Jf.lA' /, Al.lll) h" . 312066 0333 3189 5 ii|P'!^';-i m^v LIBRARY OF THE ^W MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE SOURCE Thi3 book may be kept out TWO WEEKS only, and is subject to a fine of TWO CENTS a day thereafter. It will be due on the day indicated below. Smsrica is "the Prow of the I/essbI; there may be more comfort Mmidsbips, but we are the £rst to touch Unknown Seas." Vol. UV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JANUARY 17, 1920. No. 1650 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1920 by AnuTican Florist Company. Entfred us Se«ond Class Matter Nov. 11. 1891 " at the Post Ortice ut ('hi&iso. Illinois. underact of March 3. 1879. I'fBl.ISHED EVEltT SATURDAY BT AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameno, Cliicago. Subscription, rnitfd States and >li-xico. Jl ..50 a year; Canada. !f2.t)0; Ihirope and (;auntries in Postal I'liion. $2.50. Volumes Half Yearly Froui August 3. 1901. Sirigle Copies, 10 cents. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc.. American Florist Co.. 440 S. Dearborn St..Chicaiio SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICni,TlIRISTS. Offuers a. 'I... Miller. Jamaica. N. Y., President; F. C. \V Hrown . Cleveland, O., Vice- President: John Y'oi'NG, 1170 Broadway, New York, Secretary; J. .1. Hes?, Omaha, Neb., Treas. The thirty-sixth annual convention will be held at Cleveland, O., Aueust 17-19. 1920. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Chicago, January 21-22, 1920. Officers: Theo. Uorner, Lafayette, Ind., President: C. W. Johnson, Morgan Park, Chicago, Vice-President; A. F. J. Baitb, Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indianapolis, Ind., Secretary. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY. Next annual meeting, Indianapolis, Ind.. Octo- ber, 1920. Officers — Philip bBEiTMEVER. Detroit. Mich., President: Irwin Bertekmann. iDdianapolis, Ind , Vice-President; Albert PocHELON. Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer. i;hrysanthemum society of America. Next annual convention and exhibition, Wash- ington, D. C, November 1920. Officers: Thomas \V. Head, Lake Forest, 111., President; Z. D. Blackistonk, Washington, D. C, Vice-President. 0. W. Johnson, 2242 W. 109th Street. Chicago, Secretary; Cbas. H. Tottt, Madison, N . J., Treaa. AMERICAN rose SOCIETY. Officers — Robert Ptle, West Grove, Pa., President: F. L. Atkins, Rutherford, N.J., Vice President: E. A. White. Cornell University Ithaca, N,Y., Secretary; Harry O. Mat, Summit N. J., Treasurer. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass., July 10-11, 1920. opficbrs-G. W.Kerr Doylestown, Pa., President; Wm. Qbat, Bellevue Rd., Newport, R. I., Secretary. State Florists' Association of Indiana. Annual Meeting at Indianapolis, Jannary 13. Fine Attendance and Interesting: Session, With an excellent attendance of out- of-town members, tlie State Florists' Association of Indiana iield its annual meeting: at Indianapolis, January lo, the Independent Athletic Club being the scene of the gathering, and re- elected -\nders Rasmussen, of New Al- bany, president, despite the protests of that gentleman. His administration has been a noteworthy one, and the association recorded its thanks and faith by re-electing him without a dissenting voice. Ill addition. President Rasmus- sen was authorized to attend, not only tile meeting of the board of directors of the Society of .\merican Florists, to be lield at Cleveland, January L'-l-ij, but all future meetings of that body as the rep- resentative of the Indiana association, his expenses to be borne by the organi- zation, and a further fee of $5 allowed. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, was elected first vice-president, succeeding Herman Junge, Indianapolis. L. E. Hitz, Madi- son, was made second vice-president in the stead of E. E. Temperley, Indian- apolis. Oliver E. Steinkamp, Indian- apolis, w'as re-elected secretary, and Charles Pahud, of Indianapolis, treas- urer. In making his annual report. Presi- dent Flasmussen commented on the success of the fall flower show and the entertainment of the Kentucky asso- ciation, which, he said, had aroused much favorable comment among mem- bers of the trade south of the Ohio river. Secretary Steinkamp reported the re- cent death of Robert McCann. florist for the National Military Home at Ma- rion, Ind.. and Mr. Rasmussen said a committee would be appointed to draw up suitable resolutions of regret. Treasurer Pahud's report showed a satisfactory balance on hand. A grati- fying gain in membership was regis- tered during the year, according to the report of Secretary Steinkamp. More than 40 new members were added to the roster, the total membership now being lS-1. Eleven meetings were held in 1919, at Richmond, New Albany, Waveland, and Indianapolis. "Of these, our presi- dent attended seven, which is doing very well, considering his business re- sponsibilities, and the fact that he took a wife during the year," commented Mr. Steinkamp. "Our worthy secretary might do well to follow the president's example." returned Mr. Rasmussen. In concluding his report, Mr. Steinkamp urged the florists of Fort Wayne, Terre Haute, South Bend and other Indiana cities to arouse public interest by hold- ing annual flower shows, such as that given in Indianapolis. A. F. J. Baur, chairman of the com- mittee "recently appointed to confer with tile authorities at Purdue Univer- sity, reported that a meeting had been held at Lafayette in September, and that Purdue oflicials had promised to conduct experiments to determine the reasons for bud-dropping in connection with sweet peas, and those for blight of asters. Another meeting was held during the flower show in Indianapolis in November, he said, and the college experts indicated that they would go at the research thoroughly, to decide how to prevent the diseases named, or other- wise that nothing could be done to pre- vent them. Suggestions from any sotirce in connection with these two questions would be welcome, Mr. Baur said. The question of Insurance, was given a thorough airing, Dillon Myers, of the American Mutual Cyclone & Hail In- surance Company, Muncie, Ind., telling in detail of the efforts of the company to obtain releases from policyholders outside the state, in accordance with a decision of the state auditor, and what had been accomplished in the reorgani- zation of the company. Out of 72 pol- icy-holders living outside of Indiana, 31 releases had been obtained, he ex- plained. The company has $102,.o00 in- surance in foi'ce in Indiana, the losses in 1919 being $1,094. and the expense of administration, caused by the difli- culties related, were about .$1.0(X). The . f b 2 *f ' Tuo The American Florist Jm. 17, company has one outstanding: claim, of which, according to Mr. Myers, t here is some doubt as to its justice. The asso- ciation decided to continue in power the committee appointed some time ago to report back when it believes the com- pany's progress lias been sufficient to permit the members to obtain reliable insurance, O. B. Steinkamp. Anders Rasmussen. M. Klder. Herman Junge and Charles Pahud constitute this com- mittee. Mr. Rasmussen went on record as favoring a refund of unearned pre- miums to ilorists who were asked for releases from the policies. Most of the members present favored insurance on the basis of so much per square foot of glass. A letter from the Indiana Horticul- tural Society was read, inviting the state fioriiSts' association to have a speaker at the annual meeting of the former to discuss co-operation between the two organizations. Secretary Stein- kamp explained that he had invited H. H. Swaim, of Lafayette, .secretary of the horticultural society, to attend the florists' annual meeting, but that he had been unable to come. A. H. Nehr- ling, of Crawfordslville, believed the florists' association should participate in the .$4,6(X.) state appropriation al- lowed the horticultural society, express- ing the view that this appropriation was intended partly for florists. Secre- tary Steinkamp was authorized to dis- cuss the question of a combination flower and fruit show with the oSicers of the horticultural society, A. F. J. Baur announced that Irwin C. Bertermann, of Bertermann Brothers Co., Indianapolis, had been elected vice- president of the Florists' Telegraph De- livery Association, which would meet in Indianapolis next October. Mr. Ber- termann explained that many growers are now in the F, T. D., and are getting benefits. "Indianapolis is regarded as the center of the flower industry in many quarters," he said, "and the mem- bers of the F, T. D, are coming here for one of the biggest conventions it has ever had." The association decided to appoint committees at a later date to make the necessary arrangements for the reception of the organization. For the sixth consecutive time, or since the trophy was established in 1915, W, Frank & Sons, Portland, Ind.. won the rose trophy, and after a spir- ited discussion, the association voted to award the trophy to the firm for per- manent keeping. Hartje & Elder. In- dianapolis, won the carnation trophy. Other exhibitors of various seasonable flowers, all of whom received honorable mention, were Baur & Steinkamp, Hartje & Elder, E. E. Temperley and A. Wiegand's Sons Company, Not only did the association decide to give to the Portland firm the cup it had won so many times, but it adopted a motion to make future awards permanent when the trophy has been won three consecu- titve times by any florist. As indicated. W. Frank & Sons captvired the rose trophy six consecutive years. Tlie win- ners of the carnation trophy are as fol- lows : Baur & Steinkamp. ir»l.> and 1916; W. Frank & Sons, 1917 and 191S; Hartje & Elder, 1919 and 1920. The committee on awards was composed of Karl Sonnenschmidt, Lincoln A. Coles and A. H. Nehrling. The flowers shown were sent to local hospitals. Irwin Bertermann explained that the illness of John Bertermann, president of the company, was not serious, L. E. Hitz. the new vice-president of the association, invited the florists to come to Madison some time during the summer. "We may not raise as many flowers as .some of you, but we think our natural scenery is hard to excel," he said, "Also, we cannot give you any- thing to drink, but we can show you a government warehouse across the Ohio River full of good Kentucky whisky." The association decided to accept the invitation, the date to be set later by Mr, Hitz. A pleasant interruption was the serv- ing of a buffet luncheon during the afternoon. The annual banquet was held at the Independent Athletic Club in the evening, Harry H. Dietz, for- merly with the government at Wash- ington, but now with the state of In- diana, being the chief speaker, Mr, Dietz has traveled all over the world in the study of flowers and his address was deeply interesting. M. E. C. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Kift. FhUo., Pa. Next Week In the Flower Shop. As the season moves on, the busy days are alternate.s «~-^i>r fec^<^a'=^^»^a r^J fe <^^ a.^^i£7fs'^^^fe^=^^'^^ OR t E>t. 1847 DOS TON 1 Park bt. and T9» BoylstoTi St. fiSl GUI Are. 73rcl Year j^gt§Bga^Bggi^5^^segi.''jjfcg^fcig^gg&ggaEg^s»-'^^ggga5» A GOOD ADVERTISEMENT. A Good .Vdvertisemeut Inserteii hi Leading Financial Papers Before the llolidnys. 1920. The American Florist. Anders Rasmussen, New Albany. Presirii'iil State Florists* Ass'u of Indiana. O. E. Steinkamp, Indianapolis. Secretary State Florists' Ass'n of Indiana. ^V. W. CoUs. Kokomo. \'ice-rresident state Florists' .Ass'n of Indiana . compliiiiit may be, or if there has been flagrant error on your part, do not let a day fro by without having the matter straislilened out to tlie satisfaction of the patron. It is hut a little less than a month be- fore the ne.\t floral holiday, tliat of St. Valentine's day, which this year is to be strong-ly featured by the trade all over the country. Some very excellent post- ers have been arranged for, and stickers I'/i by 2 inches in size, which should, not later than January 1.5. be used on all store packages until St. Valentine's day. It will be the theme of the na- tional campaign, as well as of all tlie local publicity bodies, and from all ac- counts there will be a number working regularly by that time. Give earnest thought to St. Valentine's day business. If you feature the day, encourage the use of flowers, and invite the business, it will come to you. The 10211 publicity fund is now open. Those who have not as yet contributed, have been getting the benefit of the men that did. Now is the time to step up and S(|uare yourself with a check. Help put that .$llK>.000 across. It will be a great incentive to your business. Do it today. Planning; for 1920. E.xperience is the best teacher, and the happenings of the past year, in which were scored many successes, as well as some failures, will make an ex- cellent guide for the future. The new year is the time for resolutions, so let each resolve to make this the record business period of his career. There is a clear field ahead, and a better demand for plants and flowers than ever before. There is a greatly increased business to be had. if one makes the proper bid for it. It is, however, clearly up to the individual: if success is to come, one must show himself worthy of it. No matter how well conducted or successful the business of the past year, there will be found room for improvement, as there is no such tiling when it comes to running a retail cutflower store as 100 per cent efliciency. *«"^ Now is the time to plan for the next twelve months, when there should be distinct features brought out week by '~^week that -will fit in with the varying C^seasons. If this work is planned ahead, and arrangements made to get the re- (luired stocks, and at the same time see that the store's customers are kept in touch with the new things as they ap- pear, there is no question but what the business will be greatly stimulated and increased in volume. There is a difference in the methods of conducting the cut flower business, as carried on by the one-man store in the suburbs or busy residence section, and the large retail houses in the cen- tral shopping districts, but the percent- age of profits on the total of the busi- ness transacted will not vary greatly if strict attention is paid to overhead charges in both cases. The proprietors of many small shops conduct their business in a very prim- itive way, carrying but meagre stocks, doing a hand-to-mouth business, as one might call it, for the most part tvaiting to get the order before stock is obtained to fill it. It is a great pity that such dealers do not see the light, or appre- ciate their opportunities. They are sur- rounded by people who love flowers, and wlio would buy and enjoy them if they were invitingly presented. It is not a high priced location that is necessary to bring business. What is required is a well arranged and inviting looking store, both inside and out, carrying a stock that should always be kept just a little ahead of the demand. The pro- prietor must be always on the job, see- ing to it that customers are properly served and satisfied. He does not wait to be asked for this or that, for if stand- ard, it is sure to be found in stock. A large and successful retailer stated recently, that the public did not have to be coaxed to buy flowers half so much, as most retail florists should be given instructions how to sell them. At least half of the retailers appeared to know but little about the business and kept such uninviting stores, carrying little, if any, stock, that it was a won- der to him how they made even a living. Ambition, initiative and a progressive spirit, are essentials to the success of any undertaking; while to a large ex- tent, born or inherent in the individual, yet these necessary attributes can be cultivated and brought to a perfection that will produce wonderful results. Planning and laying out the work, day by day, week by week and month iiy month, is of great help in bringing out these good ciualities. It is the first step to system, without which there is never much progress. The very best thing we can do to better the business today, should al- ways be uppermost in the mind. Can the store interior be arranged to make it more inviting'? Are there goods dis- tinctly not salable in sight'.' Perhaps little jobs of repair that, "when ■we get a chance." will be fixed up, are very noticeable. How is the floor? Does it want a new coat of stain, or is the linoleum worn out in spots? There is nothing gives such an untidy appearance to a store as a neglected floor. How about the window? Is it so attractive that people stop to have a look as they go by? Are there cards calling attention to the merits of the plants or flowers displayed? THE STORE FROXT. Go across the street and see if the outside appearance of the store can be improved. There is great advertising value in an attractive, decorated store as seen from the opposite side of the street. There is so much that the florist can do ■svith boxes of flowering plants and vines in summer, and evergreens in winter, both in tubs and boxes to make the store noticeable, and at the same time feature this branch of his business, that he should continually plan to make the most of this form of publicity. If necessary to use an awn- ing, see that this is always bright and fresh, and that it carries the slogan, "Say it AVith Flowers," across its entire length. Can the store service, to which so inuch attention is now paid, be im- proved? There is nothing that is so satisfactory to customers as promptness in delivery. There should be system in keeping up the stock, particularly of standard supplies, such as ribbons and cliiffon. letters, palm leaves, galax and magnolia leaves, wire, wire frames, moss and many other essentials; to buy these piecemeal, sufficient fer a day or two at a time, is most expensive. A book, in which to put down "Things we need," as soon as they are discovered running low, is a great help when the stipply man comes around, PUBLICITY. The activities of the S. A. F. nation- wide publicity campaign, the great strides recently made in addition The American Florist. Jan. 17, to the membership in the Florists' Tele- graph Delivery Association, the increase in the nvlmber and membership in the various florists' clubs all over the coun- try, together with the inauguration of local publicity campaigns, is doing much to increase the sale of plants and flowers- All these progressive move- ments will be of the greatest advantage to the individual I'etailer, who, by culti- vating this spirit of the times, and doing his full share in carrying full lines of stock and pushing the business to the utmost, will not only benefit himself, biit the whole body, of which he is a part. The above are but a few of the details that, if well planned and carried out, month by month, will put the business of 1920 away ahead of previous records. If each individual volume at the end of the year, shows an increase of only 10 per cent, which is easily possible, if will indeed be a banner year, and source of great satisfaction to those who are striving so hard to place the business on a higher plane. St. Valentine's Day Poster. The national publicity committee of the Society of American Florists has planned a great drive for St. Valen- tine's day, one of the features being a wonderfully effective poster which should be working overtime in every cut-flower store in the land from now until the event is past. In addition, there is a miniature reproduction, or posterette, l%x2 inches, gummed, to be used as a stamp or seal, which, if placed on all letters, packages and boxes, will spread the propaganda for this occa- sion as has never been done before. The poster, shown in the acompany- ing illustration, is 14x21 inches in size. and can hardly be improved upon, as its colors are harmonious, the lettering so well done by a winged Cupid, who is shown just finishing the job. that it tells the story at a glance. The sheet, of which there is but a border showing, is a light green. On a large, black ground, with dentil edges, is an immense red heart, which extends beyond the black relief at its exti-eme edges on the sides. The lettering is in white. A paint pot and bow and arrow on the ground, and the "little fellow" who is so earnestly at work, add. life and fit so into the pic- ture, as to make it a great success. The suggestion, "You can send flowers by wire," in the lower left hand corner, will be sure to start something and make the public acquainted with the Florists' Telegraph Delivery service. II used intelligently by the trade, the post- ers and stamps should be the means of making people so think of St. Valen- tine's day, that they will enter heartily into the spirit of it, and many will buy flowers for this occasion who have never done so before. Some men are timid of all innova- tions. To them, the old things are "good enough." To all such, here is a grand opportunity to test out something really worth while. If featured and kept to the front, these little stamps and post- ers \\-lll more than do their part, but they must be backed up by an earnest- ness and confidence in the day as a floral holiday, that will, in its aggressiveness, create a record-breaking business. The poster should have the center space on each side of the delivery cars. It should be shown in the w-indows and store. With all florist autos of a city carrying these conspicuous posters, it is sure to give wonderful importance to St. Valentine's day, and the neces- sity of using flowers in its proper ob- .servance. Primulas Malacoldes and Townsendll. For the next six weeks these very valuable flowering pot plants will be at their best, and should form an im- portant addition to the stock of the re- tail store. For the most part, they are flowered in four-inch pots, and for their size, carry a greater wealth of blos- soms than any other plant. The pleas- ing lilac-pink blossoms are so profuse from the pot up, that they can be Primula Malacoides in Decorated Basket. Primula Malacoides from - n. Pot. In Small Basket. worked into baskets of cut flowers, and are particularly adapted and decora- tive for table ornamentation. For hotel and restaurant dinner tables, one plant, with the pot in a small jardiniere or with paper cover, is a satisfactory adornment, taking the place of the small vase of flowers that is now so expensive. Many of the cheaper handle baskets are of a size to hold one plant, either with or without the pot. With a touch of narrow ribbon on the handle, this will often take the place of cutflowers, and satisfy the customer that would have walked out without purchasing anything. The narrow wicker jardi- niere boxes with handles at the ends are very showy when filled with these luimulas and are just the thing for a window ledge. Where there is sale for sornething larger, sevei'al may be put into a pan together, which, with a lit- tle decoration, will be found very ef- fective. The greatest use should be made of all kinds of decorative helps, the new- est offerings of the supply houses. Many of these, such as mats, colored papers, skeleton baskets, etc., are inexpensive, ('olored cords, with tassels, come in all colors; the thinnest of these, about the size of stout wrapping string, cost but a trifle. They, however, give a good finish when the same color as the flow- er, they are used to bind a white paper cover to a blooming plant. These primulas can be made very useful, worked in with cut flowers in large designs and clusters. Wash out the soil and bind the roots in sphagnum, making a small, compact ball. When trimmed of unnecessary foliage, this can be stemmed or wired to be con- veniently handled and suitable for any floral arrangement. They will remain fresh considerably longer than the cut flowers. Retailers who make a specialty of plant baskets, find they are good stock to feature, not only at the holidays, but all through the season, many cus- tomers preferring them on account of their lasting qualities to baskets of cut flowers. For these, arranged with choice ferns and variegated foliage, the in-imulas ai-e very desirable. A tube vase, holding a few choice roses, snap- dragons or other flower, hidden among the plants, will add a decorative fea- t\u-e for which many will be willing to pay the extra cost. Lindley Co. Buys Arnold Box Department. The Lindley Box & Paper Co.. Marion, Ind.. which specializes in the manufac- ture of florist boxes, announces that it has bought the flower box department of the A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co., of Chicago, which will be moved at once til Marion. The Arnold Co. has made a feature of heavy weight boxes, the Lindley product being the standard con- tainers for local delivery of light weight packages. In the consolidation of the two lines, the Lindley Box & Paper Co, plans to eliminate considerable of the selling expense made necessary in the past by two representatives calling on the same trade, and improvments in the operating department will also reduce manufacturing costs, which will offset continued advances in raw material. Brampton, Ont. — According to W. G. Peacock, of the Dale estate, higher prices for Christmas stock prevailed than in 191S, with not nearly enough roses, carnations and violets to meet the demand. The supply of bulbous flowers was about as usual. In qual- ity, roses were better than in former years, but carnations showed poor con- dition. The call for orchids and roses proved greater than in past seasons, and high prices did not deter custom- ers in buying what they wanted. Sed-\i.i.\, Mo. — With prices about 50 per cent advanced over last year, ■ Christmas trade reported by the State Fair Floral Co. showed an increase of 25 per cent in volume of business, with more cash transactions and fewer charge accounts than usual. In cut flowers, the supply and demand were almost evenly balanced, with no bulb- ous stock sought. The quality in gen- eral was about the same as last sea- son. Poinsettias had a strong move- ment, but otherwise pot plants did not move any too well until the supply of cut flowers was depleted. 1920. The American Florist. THE CARNATION. Carnation Society's Comloi; Neetlng;. The nnniinl mectinp and exhibition of the American Carnation Society is to be held at thf Hotel I^aSalle, Chi- caRO, January LM-2L', ami every carna- tion ifrower shoiiUl make an effort to attend the meeting and exhibit some blooms and help make both the meet- ing and exhibition a bit? success. The society deserves the support of every- one who grows carnations. Owins: to the war conditions of the last few years, the interest in the society's work has not been as active as in the earlier years of its existence, but as the sec- retary states in the schedule of prem- iums, conditions are now restored to practically normal. This, together with the various features of interest that will be undertaken at this exhibition, will well repay anyone for the time and expense of attending the meeting-. The many problems connected with the culture of the carnation, together with the control of the diseases, and the eradication of the insect pests that at- tack the plants, are live subjects that are of important interest to every grow- er. Any member can bring any or all of these questions before the meeting. have them discussed, and get the expe- rience of the growers present, which is one of the great advantages the mem- bers of tlie society derive from attend- ing its meetings. The display of new varieties will also be of special interest to the growers. There are quite a number of new ones that will be on exhibition for the tirst time in the west, showing that though the conditions of the past few years have been far from encouraging for the production of new seedlings, the en- thusiastic carnation breeder has been keeping steadily on wuth his work. The feature of the exhibitton that will be of particular interest to the flor- ist from the smaller cities will be the re-arrangement of the flowers on the second morning of the exhibition by the Chicago Retail Florists' Association. This will show what can be done to popularize the carnation for the pur- poses of home display and presentation. Article 3 of the rules and regulations, governing the exliibition, states that only members of the American Carna- tion Society are permitted to stage either competitive or non-competitive exhibits, except in classes 35 and 36, which are open to all. Therefore, non- members -n-ho wish to exhibit should get in touch with the secretary and join the society. Care of the Plants. The Christmas holidays have now gone down in history, and the carna- tion grower can reflect on results ob- tained for his product. First quality carnation blooms were in great demand and brought good prices, in some sec- tions, the demand being far greater than the supply, jind according to a general observation of the conditions of the trade, there is going to be a healthy demand for good carnations for several weeks yet. But do not let this tempt any grower to drive and feed up his plants to hurry up the crop. The plants have a long season before them, and when they can be made to produce blooms and make new shoots steadily together, much better re.sults for the season will be obtained. THE S. A. F. ST. VALENTINES' DAY POSTER. Take advantage of the bright sunshine during a clear day to air the plants freely, so as to give the growth sub- stance and strength to withstand the many dark, cloudy days which follow one fine one at this season of the year. The plants are now full of buds and growths as thick as the proverbial field of wheat, and to keep them steadily carrying on in this state, they must receive the closest attention to their general routine needs, of which water- ing disbudding, cutting the flowers and keeping the insect pests in check are the most important. GETTING BLOOM.S READT FOB EXHIBITION. The quality of the blooms the plants are producing now are an indication of what they will be at the time they are needed for the C. S. A. show, January •_'l-2'2. The plants Avill continue to gain strength every day from now on, and if they are producing good quality blooms now, they will be a little better two or three weeks from now, and the grower's principal concern will be to be careful with the watering and main- tain an even temperature. Cut the blooms as soon as they are ready, so as to give those coming along a chance to keep up the quality. If the quality of the blooms being cut now are of second "rate, with weak stems and the calyx bursted, there is little chance to make exhibition blooms out of them. Read carefully the instructions to judges of seedling classes on page 17 of the C. S. A. premium list, and if you have a seedling, judge it for your- self and see how it measures up to the qualifications called for. PROPAGATING. One of the principal parts of the work which should receive attention at this time, is the propagation of the stock for next season. Every healthy cutting that can be taken without dis- tressing the plants should be put in the propagating bed until a good sur- plus beyond the actual requirements of the establishment is obtained. Then, if there are any left, and there is time for them to be propagated, it will pay to root them for sale or to be grown on for field plants. C. W. Johnson. New Orleans. La. — With prices bet- ter than in 1918. this year's Christmas business showed a 20 per cent gain, according to Abele Bros. In cut flow- ers, carnations and roses were the short items, but there was a good sup- ply of bulbous stock with moderate sales. Carnations were the leaders in popularity, followed by roses. There was an increase in the volume of busi- ness in flowering plants. The American Florist. Jan. 17, PLANT NOTES. Seeds for Present Sowing. There are a number of plants, that in order to obtain the best stocl<, it is necessary that the seeds be sown dur- ing January. Centaurea gymnocarpa is slow in making its growth, and to have nice plants for edging the beds of ger- aniums and other plants, an early start is required. Vinca rosea should be sown in JanuaiT to obtain a good blooming stock at planting time. Lo- belias should be sown by February 1 that fine stock plants may be had. If it is proposed to reset the smilax beds next vear this is the time to get the seed started. Begonia Vernon and the other summer blooming varieties, if sown early, make fine plants by May, full of flowers. Gloxinias and tuberous begonias can be sown at this time and blooming plants had for the coming summer. Many growers have given up the propagation of verbenas from cuttings and depend upon seed- lings and to have a nicely branched plant by June 1 the seed should be sown the last of January. Another useful border plant is Pyrethrum aureum (golden feverfew) and this should be sown early to get good sized plants at bedding out time. There are not many cannas these days, grown from seed, but anyone intending to grow them in that manner should sow the seeds in January. These seeds will germinate much more readily and even- ly if soaked in water for 24 hours be- fore planting. Asparagus plumosus and A Sprengeri should be sown now when there is good heat in the greenhouses, and these seeds, like the cannas, start much more evenly if soaked. Cyclamens. "What can we do with the old cycla- men plants?" is a question often asked by many growers. As a rule the answer is, •■Throw them away," for a plant can be grown to a 6-inch or 7-inch pot size in 16 months. That is, seed sown in September will produce such a plant for Christmas the following year, and it is uncertain how the old plants will carry through the spring and summer. There is a limited demand for cyclamen plants in larger sizes than 7-inch pots and they must of necessity bring a good figure to make them remunerative. After they are through blooming the best way to handle them is to shake the old soil out and pot them up in fresh soil, two parts loam, one part well rotted manure and one part leaf mold, with a good sprinkling of sharp sand. If the soil is inclined to be heavy and sticky, add more sand. They can frequently be potted in a pot a size smaller than that in which they have been growing. Place them in a cool temperature, that is, in a house from 45° to 50° at night, so as to encourage root action and slow growth. It used to be the custom to dry the bulbs off so that they lost all their foliage, and start them in the spring, but growers have found that our springs and summers are too hot and > dry and it is often diflicult to make the bulb, after it has been dried off, break a good luxuriant foliage, and it is far better to keep the plant growing all the time. As the warm, sunny days of spring come on, the plants should be slightly shaded and as early as possible placed in cold frames and the glass shaded. The shade should not be made too heavy or the leaves will become d rawn and an unshapely plant will be the result. After the plants have be- gun to grow, care should be taken that they do not become pot bound, but shifted into large sizes as soon as neces- sary. The watering of this stock will require constant study and attention. They should never become too dry and it is very easy to over-water, so they will require looking after very closely until a good growth has been encouraged. Begonias of Lorraine Type. For the large plants for next win- ter's flowering we are placing the cut- tings in the propagating bench now. The plants were selected before Christmas and strong, healthy speci- mens taken for propagation. The flow- ers were removed and the plants given a warm location that the best vigor American Carnation Society and the Illinois State Florists* Association ANNUAL CONVENTIONS AND EXHIBITIONS to be held at THE HOTEL LA SALLE CHICAGO JANUARY 21-22 Come and Bring Your Interested Friends might be maintained. Any leaf show- ing blemish is discarded, only clean, healthy leaves being used from which to raise the young stock, A warm propagating bed is chosen for these plants and the stems are inserted In the sand deep enough so that .about half an inch of the leaf is below the surface. They are kept moist and warm until they are rooted, when they are potted in 2y2-inch pots and placed in a warm house and shifted along as required. This may seem a trifle early by many growers to start the propagating of these plants, but there is always de- mand for some large specimens and fine leaves are obtainable at this time and they root easily during January and February when the propagating bench is warm. The plants will require con- siderable care and attention during the heated spell of July and August, hut with plenty of ventilation and a light shade, they are easily kept moving and make fine plants for the holidays. Spiraeas. The spirfeas are always a very useful plant at Easter, but they are classed among the cheaper plants at that time, so should be grown in such a way that they do not occupy valuable space any more than necessary. They should be brought into a cool house by the middle of January and until the foliage begins to grow can be placed along the edge of the walks if room is not available, but they must not be left standing in this location too long, for when the leaves begin to unfold they quickly draw toward the light and a plant grow- ing to one side of the pot will be the result. So as soon as growth starts they should be placed on the bench in full light. They can be grown quite close together for some time, but when the foliage begins to touch that of the plant beside it they should be spaced out and given room enough for the plants to grow shapely. Spira?as re- quire a large quantity of water during their entire culture, especially those that are potted in as small a pot as pos- sible, which is the general custom with all growers. To make the large speci- mens, two or three clumps are planted in the same pot when started. These will make large plants for church decorations at Easter. If the plants are grown in a house which is to be fumigated by tobacco smoke they should either be removed from the house or well covered with papers; the foliage quickly burns when subjected to tobacco smoke and the plants are blemished. Fuel Conservation. oil as fuel, and practical burners, to- gether with water grates for burning culm and other low-grade coal, were the interesting subjects of the January meeting of the Florists' Club of Phila- delphia. It was clearly shown that both methods were practical and eco- nomical. It is said that culm, fine coal and coal dirt are but coal flakes, having the same heating qualities, ton for ton, as the larger commercial sizes. The difficulty heretofore has been to get oxygen through this compact material in the ordinary grate. A new hollow water grate, connected with the water in the boiler prevents its burning out, w-hile a forced draft through numerous small holes or openings in the grate underneath affords perfect combustion. As the supply of this class of fuel is practically inexhaustible, and its price less than that of the higher grades, it follows that it will be much more eco- nomical. Petroleum fuel oil embraces certain grades of crude oil, from which gaso- line and some other by-products have been taken, which is necessary to make if safe and free from explosive gases. At its present price of five to five and one-half cents per gallon, it is said to equal coal for the same amount in- vested, three and one-half barrels of crude oil being equal to one ton of best coal, but oil is the most efficient, being always the same in fuel value, w-hile coal varies. There is no occasion to frequently replenish fires as with coal, which operation always, for the time being, chills and reduces the steam pressure .while the ease of Operation by simply adjusting valves, so as to insure perfect combustion at whatever pres- sure desired, does away with all the labor of handling coal and ashes. In mild weather, or during the day when the sun gives sufficient heat, w'hen coal fires are banked, consuming fuel, there need be no consumption of oil, but the moment it is turned on again there is no waiting for the fire to come up, it being at once at full efficiency. The oil burning apparatus is very simple and compact. It consists of a half-horse power motor, which is con- nected to a pump that draws the oil from its storage tank. The same power drives a fan and rotating cup to 3.200 revolutions a minute, which centrifu- gal force breaks the oil into a fine mist or spray, mixing it with the air that Is then projected at a low pressure into the a.sh pit and Ignited. The apparatus is attached to an iron plate, which takes the place of the ash pit doors. It Is necessary to take out the grate bars 1920. The American Florist. and set In lire hi-ick all nrouml the sides of the ash nit. so that the Iron Is not touched by the llanies. Tlio heat Is repulatcd by the usual steam automatic apparatus, which, con- nected to the oil pump, repulates the supply of oil, so tlint any desired steam pressure can be maintained. Just at present, on account of con- ditions in Mexico, the fuel oil supply is uncertain, but it was predicted that with increased transportation facilities, particularly more tank steamers, the supply would, in the near future, be ample and continuous, so that the price would not exceed that of coal, and per- haps be cheaper. Growers not conven- ient to railroad siding:s, or near indus- trial centers where delivery was pos- sible with tank auto trucks, will have difficulty in getting economic delivery. K. Steam Sterilization for Soils. The urgent need for practical meth- ods of steam steriliz.Ttion whch can be applied to hotbeds and cold-frames, as well as to greenhouse soils, is com- mented on in Circular 151 of the Ohio agricultural experiment st a t i o n , Wooster, which contains much useful information on the subject. The meth- ods as developed, are three in nimiber; involving, first, the perforated pipe method of steam sterilization; second, the inverted pan method, using steam; and third, the formaldehyde or forma- lin drench method. The perforated pipe method of steam- ing appears to consist at its best, of a set of perforated pipes, with cross- head and high pressure boiler connec- tion. These pipes are connected and buried in the soil of the bed, either with or w'ithout partial banking up of the soil. The surface of the bed is then covered with canvas or other covering, and the steam passed into the system for such a period as is required to heat the soil to the necessary temperature, which for best results, is 180 to 212 degrees Fahrenheit, maintained for a period of one hour or more. The time required to reach this temperature will vary with the boiler area, pressure and other steam and soil factors. The length of the pipes should be one-half or one-third the total length of the large beds. Generally 1V4 inch pipe is used, with holes %-inch, bored in a straight line about one foot apart. The pipes are buried in the beds at inter- vals of 12 to 16 inches. The cross- heads and main to the boiler should be 2-inch pipe or larger. In practice, it is found that to make the best use of fuel and labor, two sets of perfor- ated pipes are necessary. Estimating eight pipes to a bed, and 30 feet long. 240 feet of pipe will be required for and waving to the cheering children one set, and, two sets, wth crosshead pipe will require about 500 feet. The two sets are suggested In order to save the time necessary in digging up and resetting the system, as this resetting of one system may be done while steam is kept going in the other; thus, no labor Is idle, and steam will not have to be kept on unnecessarily long. The Inverted pan, as originally de- vised to treat nematode Infested soils in Florida, is adapted to being lifted and transferred where the distances are not too great. The apparatus consists of a galvanized iron pan, six inches deep, and 6x10 feet in size, which is inverted over the soil to be sterilized, and the steam admitted under pres- sure. The pan is supplied with steam hose connections, has sharp edges which are forced into the soil on all sides to prevent the escape of steam, and is equipped with handles to facili- tate moving, the weight being about -ItX) pounds. The steam slioidd be kept at as high pressure as possible, SO to 100 pounds being best, and the treat- ment should continue for one or two hours, depending on the pressure maintained. EJxperiments conducted at .SO degrees C, under 100 pounds pres- sure. f(u- one hour, showed the best re- sults in killing both fungus and weed seeds. When one section of the bed is liiiished, the pan is carried to an un- sterilized portion and the operation is repeated until the entire bed has been steamed. The material used in the construction of the pans is galvanized sheet iron, the most useful weight be- ing 20 guage, or possibly 22 gauge, the latter being heavy enough to require little in the way of frame supports. The entrance pipe for the steam should Wm. F. Ekas, Baltimore, Md. Director Society of American Florists. be in T-form, so as not to blow holes in the soil, and if placed at the end of the pan, will not interfere with the box boards when on the frames. For the most economical use of fuel and labor in the pan method of steaming, three or possibly four pans will be necessary, according to the width of the beds. The estimated cost of the pans is .$15 each. The first outlay will be about $50 for a set of three pans and connections. For the work of drenching, it is rath- er difBcut to make estimates as to the cost of appliances, as well as labor, since appliances are the usual water- ing devices of greenhouses and cold frames, and the labor will be somewhat variable according to the effectiveness of these devices, usually some form of 1 a sprinkling can, a force pump with hose and nozzles for application through the Skinner system of over- heat watering. Naturally, the cost items in the drench method become re- duced almost to the cost of material. The best strength seems to be three to three and one-half pints or pounds of formaldehyde to 50 gallons of drench, applied at the rate of seven-eighths to one gallon per square foot of surface. Estimating that formaldehyde (U. S. P. 40%) costs SO cents per gallon, and that a strength of approximately 1-125 (314 pints or pounds to 50 gallons of water) be used at the rate of one gal- lon of solution to each square foot of area, the material to treat one house of .'{,000 .square feet woidd cost ap- proximately .$21. The estimated cost by the perforated pipe method for the same area is figured at $15.40, and for the inverted pan method, $12.20. Wm. F. Ekas, Baltimore, Md. UIltKCTOU, SfHIWY OF AMKUK AN I'LOKLSTS. William F. Ekas, president of the Florists' Club of Baltimore, Md., state vice-president of the Society of Ameri- can Florists since 1917, and also a di- rector in the national organization under affiliation for 1920, was born in the above city, October 5, 1890, the son of the late William A. and Mrs. Minnie Ekas. He is the descendant of a long line of experienced growers, his grand- parents and three uncles on his moth- er's side, and two uncles in his father's family, being well known in the trade, and his father, at the time of his death. was foreman for Samuel Feast & Sons, prominent Baltimore florists. William F, Ekas was educated in the public schools of his native city and at an early age began to gain knowledge of the profession he has so successfully followed. For 17 years he wa-s asso- ciated with his uncle. Harry Ekas. In the growing and retail trade, later tak- ing the position he now occupies with the Baltimore branch of the Leo Nies- sen Co., of Philadelphia, Pa. Puring the world war he spent some months in government construction work at Edgewood arsenal, Edgewood, Mary- land. When but six years of age, he was elected an honorary member of the Florists' Club of Baltimore, and at- tained full membership in the organiza- tion on reaching his majority. He is a member of the Maryland Horticultural Society, a life member of the Society of American Florists, secretary of the publicity committee of the state of Maryland, and a member of Hiram lodge, A. F. c& A. M. Mr. Ekas is widely known as one of the aggressive, younger members of the trade, and is keenly interested in the advancement of floriculture in general, and the success of the publicity cam- paign to "Sav It With Flowers." G., Jr. Fredericton, N. B. — J, Bebbington & Son had a better Christmas demand than last year, with prices showing an advance of 100 per cent. The supply of roses, carnations and violets, which came largely from Ontario and Boston, was plentiful, with quality better than a year ago. Roses and carnations led the demand. There was a limited call for ferns, palms and holly wreaths. A splendid lot of cinerarias in bloom sold at from $1 to $2 each and solanums proved another popular item. Geraniums helped out wonder- fully. Terre Haute, Ipto. — N. B. and C. E. Stover report 1919 Christmas sales as showing an increase of about 110 per cent over those of a year ago, with a corresponding advance in prices. While bulbous stock was of good quality, there were plenty of poor roses, no violets and a light demand for carna- tions. In fact, the quality in general was much inferior to that of the 1918 holiday season. Poinsettias took the lead, with roses in second place. The demand for the former seems to in- crease with each succeeding year. Plant sales were about the same as a year ago. The middle and working classes were the flower buyers this I year, the best trade demanding plants. The American Florist. Jan. 17, New York Florists' Club. INSTALLATION OF OFFICEKS. The New- York Florists' Club met in its hall in the Eng-ineering building, 25-33 West 3ftth street, on the evening of January 12 and ofiicers-elect were installed as follows: A. M. Henshaw, president; Charles Knight, vice-presi- dent; John Young, secretary; Wm. C. Rickards, Jr., treasurer. Trustees to serve two years : Arthur Herrington, Max Schling. Emil Schloss. Th« fol- lowing were elected to membership : Robert Johnson, Ardsley, N. Y.; A. L. Underbill, Babylon, X. Y.; Samuel Selig- man 239 Fourth avenue; Edward J. Brenner. 103 West 2Sth .street; David Bielefield, 11 East 101st street, New York. A number were proposed for membership. Retiring President Kessler called the meeting to order and after well chosen remarks, turned the gavel over to Presi- dent Henshaw, who made an appropri- ate address. All the other officers were dulv installed and pledged their best efforts for the good of the club. Treas- urer Rickards read his report, which showed a satisfactory balance in the treasury. President Henshaw appointed committees as follows : Dinner — Roman J. Irwin. Charles Schenck. P. F. Kessler, L. E. Dupuy, A. Buckholtz. Legislative — W. H. Siebrecht, Jr., F. R. Pierson. Patrick O'Mara. Exhibition— Harry O. May, Paul A. Rigo, Aubrey Nash, Percy B. Rigby, Alfred Kottmiller. Awards — Wallace R. Pierson. Joseph A Manda, P. W. Popp, Wm. H, Duck- ham, C. H. Totty, Frank Traendly, Max Schling. _ ^ Publicity— J. H. Pepper. A. T. De La Mare, G. E. M. Stumpp. Transportation — Thos. Boothe De Forest. E. A. Manda. C. Lowther. Essay — Arthur Herrington, A. T. De La Mare. J. H. Pepper. Delegates to New York State Federa- tion of Clubs— Charles Weathered and Max Schling. The house and entertainment com- mittee for 1019 was reappointed. C. Englemann, who has an extensive carnation range at Saffron Walden, England, who has been on a trip to South America, and is now touring this country, was introduced to the meeting and made a pleasing talk. He left Eng- land in September. President Vincent, of the American Dahlia Society was also a visitor. Charles H. Totty reported a meeting of the flower show committee had been held in the afternoon and that the out- look was favorable. The meeting was called for 7 :30 o'clock and the business was quickly transacted. A large number of ladies were present and dancing and refresh- ments caused many to linger until the "wee sma" hours. A. F. F. National Publicity for Flowers. In the preparation of the list of sub- scribers to the campaign for 1920, it is found that only about one-eighth of the florists in the country have, so far, re- alized that it is to their advantage to support this movement to the extent of pledging subscriptions. There is no longer any doubt as to the efficacy of the campaign — in the face of the exception- ally large volume of business accom- plished during the recent holidays there could not be. If the campaign was not the most prominent factor in bringing about this condition, what was? Vari- ous features figuring in the volume of the Christmas trade were not mere hap- penings—the unusual demand for flow- ers and plants for gifts, for Instance. This can be traced directly to our maga- zine advertising, which emphasized most strongly the suitability of our products for gifts. Our publicity committee, of course, takes a very broad view of the mat- ter of publicity for the year just opened. The prestige we have gained for our slogan must be kept up. and this can only be done by our further and most persistent effort. We need no longer urge the importance of this, for if it is not now realized to the full, it never can be. The public likes the slogan and responds to it readily enough, so that we have the prospect of immediate re- turns for our efforts continually before us. The more we do. the greater the re- turns, and we must not lose sight of this influence, which it is in our power to exert. A notable instance of the possibilities for popularizing the slogan is found m the Von Tilzer song. "Say It With Flow- ers," which has pleased the public so much that it has become one of the greatest "hits" ever made on the stage. At the big new Capitol theatre in New York, the largest in the world, the very astute producing director. Ned Way- burn, has taken the song for an espe- ROSE DAY January 25 For particulars see Page 10 of This Issue. cial feature in his season's programme covering many weeks, and stages it two or three times daily, with an ensemble of 39 singers, including chorus and bal- let. The attendance at each perform- ance averages about 6,000 people, very many in the audiences coming from distant points, so that it is not merely local publicity. A new series of magazine advertise- ments have been prepared covering spe- cial flower days and special occasions for gifts of flowers, and the use of these advertisements in large or small degree depends wholly on the support we are to receive from those most in- terested—the florists. The St. Valen- tine's day advertisement is a page, in four colors, to appear in seven national magazines, and it prom- ises to awaken a great deal of other- wise dormant interest in this "people's festival." The trade should link up with tills advertisement by using lib- erally the poster stamps and posters supplied bv our promotion bureau, par- ticulars of which are promptly fur- nished on application to the secretary. Is our committee to have the finan- cial support necessary in all this work for the uplift of the trade? Will that large body of florists who have stood aloof from this movement, .ioin their more generous brethren in the trade who have sponsored the campaign in the last two years, and have pledged their support during the present year? Will they help us to take more than a few steps into the "promised land" we have sought? We do not ask contributions of a size that would "pinch" — merely an equit- able support, accompanied by good-will and the desire to participate in work which is for the general good of the trade. "Help us to help you." That is the slogan of the committee, and ex- presses a whole lot. Will you do it? John Young, Sec'y. Pittsburgli, Pa. SUPPLY LOW AND HIGH PRICED. Market conditions have not changed any since the last writing. Stock is still scarce and high in price, and there is no relief in sight until we get some sunshine. Cloudy weather with rain or snow has been the programme ever since the first of the year. The retailers report a decrease in business since the holidays, but the demand has been heavy enough to use all the stock com- ing in, and, in fact, anyone calling on the wholesale houses after 9 a. m. usu- ally finds them with nothing to offer except a few fancy roses. There are more of these seen than those of me- dium or short stem, and of these Colum- bia is the best. Carnations have been the big disappointment of the present season, as the cut has been small and of poor quality. Lily of the valley is ar- riving in greater quantity and is some- what cheaper in price. The supply of \'iolets is equal to the demand and of better quality than this market has seen for some time. NOTES. The Florists' and Gardeners' Club held its regular monthly meeting. Janu' ary C. Frank Alker gave an interesting talk on horticultural books, and F. Bates, representing Lord & Burnham Co., read a paper on "Standardized Greenhouses." An exhibition of plants and cut flowers was made by Thos. Stingiss and Roderick W. Ross. Three lady florists attended and met with a hearty reception. After the session, the rriembers enjoyed a bountiful lunch at the expense of the latest addition of the Ludwig family, son of DeForest, whose birth was recently chronicled. George Wessenaur. of Sewickley, Pa,, i-eports the largest season, in a social way, in his history. There will be a large delegation from this district att^end the carnation con- vention in Chicago. Homer Wood, of the McCallum Co., is on a business trip in the east. M. Bloomington, III, — A 55 per cent gain in volume of Christmas business as compared with 191S, with little ad- vance in prices, is the report of A. Washburn & Sons. The supply of car- nations, violets and roses was nearly equal to requirements, with quality better than last year. Plants sold as well as usual. Buying began early and cash sales were more numerous than in previous years. Cincinnati, O. — ■ Forty per cent greater business during the 1919 Christ- mas period, with prices higher on all items than a year ago is reported by H. W. Sheppard. There was a plenti- ful supply of roses, but carnations and violets were not equal to the demand. Sales of bulbous stock were moderate. In comparing quality of the stock with that offered last year, roses and carna- tions were good, with lily of the valley and orchids poor. Ward roses and baby primroses were in greater demand than in previous years and flowering plants sold best. An Interesting fea- ture of the trade was the willingness ■of the public to pay for the best stock available. ier meeting. The new president. Edward P. Tracy, and I.,OMis H. Schaef- er, the secretary-elect, were escorted to their chairs by a committee named by the retiring president. They accepted their new offices gracefully, and upon the cessation of the ap- plause, Jajnes H. Snyder, of Rhine- beck, a violet grower, presented a bouquet of violets to each of the new incumbents. Discussions of re- ports submitted by Fred A. Danker, chairman of the flower show commit- tee, and Thomas F. Tracey, the treas- urer, took up considerable time. Mr. Danker said that the "Say It With Flowers" week, observed last November in Albany. Troy :md .Schenectady, had been satisfactory to the trade. Mr. Tracey reported .$12.'? still owing for ex- penses in connection with the work of the special committee in the three cit- ies, and that this amount could be col- lected from the growers, retailers, and those nfliliated with the trade. Several voluntary subscriptions were made at the close of tUe reading of the report, and Mr. Danker said that at the ne.xt meeting of the committee, the members expected to be able to pay all bills and to prepare a final report. The subject of trade through the holidays, 1919, brought responses from a considerable number. The retailers, Trojans, said that the high prices had acted as a de- terrent to many of their customers, but that the total of sales was about the same as a year ago. Some of the re- tailers were disposed to bl.ime the growl- ers for increasing their prices too ab- ruptly at the opening of the holiday sea- son, and other retailers said that -the growers, in view of the greatly in- creased costs of growing their commod- ities, were justified in making the in- creases they did. Jame« Snyder ex- plained the violet situ.ation from the growers' standpoint at Rhinebeck. The complaints from the trade about the wide variations in quotations from the growers, he said, were due to differ- ences in the class of stock offered and a lack of co-operation and agreement among the growers themselves. The club voted to entertain the delegates to the convention of the New York State Federation of Horticultural Societies and Floral Clubs with a banquet at The Hampton. Albany, on the night of January 1.5. The delegates will hold their sessions during the day in the hotel, and will be the guests of the Al- bany club at a number of entertain- ments and the dinner. The Albany flor- ists will decorate the banquet hall in a befitting manner. Five applications filled out at the meeting were accepted in order that the new members might attend the dinner on January 1.5. Among the visitors at the meeting were: Louis Hanfling, New Yoi-k: Stephen Green, with H. B:iy- ersdorfer & Co.. Phi'adplphia. Pa., and James J. Karins. with Henry A. Dreer. Inc., Philadelphia, P.n.. Me=srs. Hanfling and Green gave optimistic reports of the condition of trade in their territory. The club begins the year with 70 mem- bers, a gain of Ifi in one vear. and a balance of about .$200 in the treasurv. After the meeting, refreshments s'lp- plied by the Trojan hosts and a social hour were enjoyed. NOTES. Through the holidnvs. poinsettias. so'- anums, cyclamens, greens, and decora- livo material sold l>est. There was a good supply of Christmas trees, all of which brought record prices. F. A. Danker was perhaps the only reUilIer who had azaleas. He showed some flno plants in the smaller sizes, and they sold well. Joseph W. Seibert, a retail florist of 199 Congress street, Troy, and a mem- ber of the club, died during the holidays, after a two days' illness of pneumonia. He had been a member only six months. He was fond of cacti, and had a unique collection of those queer plants. His wife and several adult children sur\ive. R. D. Kansas City, Mo. I.I.MITED .SUl'PLY CUKTAILS. With continued cloudy weather, home- grown stock is still scarce. In roses, Ophelia. Russell and Premier are very good but the supply is limited and fancy I)rices maintain. Killarneys move at more moderate figures. Carnations are also in short supply and wholesale at from 10 to 1.") cents, depending on grade. Paper Whites, now more plentiful, are playing an important part in many or- ders. Stevia is also increasing and pot plants in seasonable varieties are nu- merous. NOTE.S. W. J. Barnes had a busy week with orders for many decorations for the im- plement show aaid installations of lodge officers. Funeral and hospital orders keep up w-ell. Manager Neff, of the Muehlbach Flower Shop, says the new year is making a good start, with many orders for decorations, corsages and funeral work. The "W'm. L. Rock Flower Co. reports a strong demand but short crops are curtailing business at times. Arthur Newell is having excellent business in all lines at his fine estab- lishment. H. Kusik reports stock falls short of requirements daily. A. P. Barbe reports a good start on the 1920 business. E. J. B. Buffalo, N. Y. BUSINESS VERY GR.4.TIFYING. This city has every reason to be proud of the holiday trade, nil reports indicating better business than in any previous year, the volume increased by many entertainments and social func- tions, which called for much florists' stock and handiwork. Flowers were plentiful and prices never better. There were, however, very few complaints. Plants were not of as good quality as in former years, the flowers seeming smaller, especially in poinsettias and be- gonias. Cyclamens and primulas wxre good, as were solanums. and there were a few baby azaleas offered. .American Beauty roses w^ere in good demand, but there v^'as only one grade, selling at %'?i^\ per dozen. Other varieties ranged .$10 and upward. Carnations sold out com- pletely at .$4 and .$.i per dozen. Violets met with fair movement, but receipts were uncertain. The shops were never more attractive than this year. The leading hotels and clubs were busv with various functions and many debutantes were presented in their own homes. Three bank openings also gave the trade plenty of work. W^eather condi- tions were favorable until New' Yeai''s day when the mercury went down to zero and remained there for the day following, making deliveries difficult. NOTES. Miss A. L,. Faul. of S. A. Anderson's force, is taking a much needed rest. The employes at this establishment were given a two-day rest period after the holiday rush. W. Mark Palmer is now a very active member of the Kiwanis club. BISOX. OBITUARY. William Stuart Allen. William Stuart Allen, a pioneer wholesale florist of New York, died at his home in Larchmont, N. Y., January lo. His illness began with influenza in February, 1919, and continued until .September, when he improved. From October until the week before his death, he was at his New York store almost every business day. Complications set in, however, and h« sank rapidly toward the end. Mr. Allen was born at Union Springs, N. Y., G."< years ago, the son of the late Charles Linnaeus Allen, a noted writer on horticultural topics. In 1880. he em- b.arked in the wholesale business in New York and had been active in it since that date. For a time he w-as manager of the New York Cut Flower Co., but for many years was in business for himself. He was the first secretary of the New York Florists' Club and was one of its organizers, but in late years he had withdrawn from public activi- ties. Of Quaker parentage, he had the peace loving attributes of that sect. He is survived by his widow, one daughter, one grand-daughter and one brother, Charles H. Allen, of Floral Park. N. Y. A. F. F. F. C. Weber. F. C. Weber, a well known florist of St. Louis, Mo., died recently in that city, age 74 years, after a week's ill- ness with pneumonia. He came to this country from Germany at an early age and his career had been one of achieve- ment. As a young man he was employed as gardener on the Chouteau estate, later entering the retail florist field in which he continued for nearly half a century, being located at the time of his death at 4.S0O Olive street, where he had one of the finest stores in the city. Al- ways progressive, many of the newer ideas in flower merchandising originated in his establishments. During the past 1.5 years many of the responsibilities of the business have been placed in the hands of his son, F. C. Weber, Jr. He had a wide circle of friends by whom Mr. Weber was held in the highest es- teem. J. J. W. Dover, O. — According to C. Betscher, Christmas business for 1919 was on a par with last year's volume, and while sales were much higher, the shortage of stock of nearly all lines held the amount of sales down. The quality of the stock was better than in 1918. Mod- erate priced purchases were curtailed and many sales were missed on this account. PnoENi-X, Ariz. — An unusual increase in Christmas business, namely, 200 per cent, with prices 50 per cent higher than a year ago, was tlie result of extensive local newspaper advertising, and an inci-ease in Florist Telegraph Delivery business. There was an adequate sup- ply of carnations, violets and roses and a fair offering of bulbous stock, all of better quality than usual. Violets came in for an unusually heavy de- mand. Baltimore, Md. — Christmas trade at the establishment of Samuel Feast & Sons showed a gain over 1918, with pric- es much higher. The quality of the stock was good and the supply on December 24 and Christmas Day was equal to the demand. American Beauty roses and gardenias were not up to usual standard, however. There was a marked increase in the sales of plants and plant baskets. Buyers were not critical, and with the good variety available, .seemed well satisfied. 10 The America!^ Florist. Jam. 17, TheAmerican Florist Established 1885. Subscription. United Stiite^s unci Mexico, $1.50 n year; Cuuud:i. $:i.O0; Euroiie ttiid Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. When sendinjj: us change ol address alway send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates oa application. From the first issue The American Florist has accepted only trade advei'iisenients. Advertisements must rejich us Tuesday (earlier if possible) as we po to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspomlents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. State Florists' Association of Indiana. ... 1 — Fine attendance and interesting session 1 The retail trade (illus.) 2 — Next week in the flower shop 2 — Planning for 1920 3 — St. Valentine's day poster 4 — Primulas Malacoides and Townsendii.. 4 Ijindley Co. buys Arnold box department 4 The Carnation B — Carnation society's coining meeting.... B — Care of plants B Plant notes 6 ^Seeds for present sowing 6 — Cyclamens 6 — Begonias of Lorraine type 6 — Spiraeas 6 Fuel conservation , 6 Steam sterilization for soils 7 William F. Ekas (portrait) 7 Now York Florists' Club 8 National publicity for flowers 8 Pittsburgh 8 Albany 9 Kansas City 9 Buffalo 9 Obituary 9 — William Stuart Allen 9 — F. C. Weber 9 Coal prices advance * 10 Society of American Florists 10 Rose day, January 25 10 National growers' association 10 Plant Quarantine No. 37 .....10 Carnation convention hotel rates. . . I . . . .10 Illinois plant quarantine 10 liadies' Society of American Florists. ... 10 San Francisco 12 Denver 12 rincinnati -13 Milwaukee 13 Chicaero 14 Chicago Florists' Club 18 Chicapro florists' publicity 19 Cleveland 20 St. I-ouis 20 Philadelphia 22 New York ,..24 Horticultural Society of New York 24 "The se^d trade 32 • — Railroad and express claims 32 — Illinois plant quarantine 32 — Seed testing at Ohio University 32 — Seed analysis by III. dept. of agr 32 — Catalogues received 32 — Uncle Satn cannot pay for lost seed... 33 — Orass and clover seed prices 33 Col'^mbus 38 Market gardeners 40 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables. 40 ^Vegetable markets • ■ 1? — Tiettuce under glass 40 The nursery trade 42 — Grape anomaly 42 THE father of Harry Lander was a potter. THE First National Bank of Chiciig-o. in n New Year's cartl. recently addressed to its patrons, says: "More than half a century of continuing' faith in the United States and its people impels us to look forward to a domestic tran- quility bringing happiness and pros- perity." Coal Prices Advance. Prices for anthracite coal in New York now are .$11.0.5 to .$11.0.0 per ton. an increase of 00 cents over last week. Dealers explain wag'es of truck drivers and handlers have risen from .$175.(Xt per month to iRlO.OO per day. making nacessary an advance in priice of coal to consumer. An important decision regarding rail- road and express claims is noted in our seed trade department this week. Society of American Florists. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGI.STRATIOX. Public notice is hereby given that J. A. Peterson & Sons, 3132 McHenry av^ nue, Westwood, Cincinnati, O., submits for registration the new plant here mentioned : Begonia seedling, No. 442. Parentage Begonia Mrs. J. A. Peterson x Soca- trana. Strong, sturdy grower, large flowers, about the size and shape of those of Begonia Melior. color American Beauty rose, foliage dark bronze, turn- ing to green. The variety was origin- ated by this firm about three years ago. and as a commercial variety is consid- ered by them as the best they have ever offered for dissemination, flowers last- ing well on the plant, not falling read- ily. Any person objecting to this registra- tion, or to the use of the proposed name, 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. John young, Sec'y. January 12, 1920. Rose Day, January 25. Governor Harding of Iowa has issued a proclamation, designating Sunday. January 2.5, as a day of tribute in that state, on which occasion all of its citi- zens are asked to wear a rose in honor of the American women who served, or are serving, in the Army Nurses' Corps. The Fort Sheridan Recall, published by wounded soldiers at Fort .Sheridan. 111., realizing the sentiments of the thousands of men who have been under the devoted care of these noble women, endorses the movement in the hope that its observance will be nation-wide. Thousands of these nurses, justly called the "Roses on No Man's Land," are still serving in our army hospitals. A large number gave their lives, and as yet far too littje credit has been given them for their unselfish, patriotic serv- ice. It would indeed be fitting were the governor of ea.ch state to issue a simi- lar proclamation. The governors of Kansas, Massachu- setts, Ohio, Wisconsin and Maine have asked the citizens of their respective states to observe the day and Miss Nellie C. Jarvis, 4109 Plainview drive. Des Moines, la., has asked President Wilson to issue a proclamation making the occasion one of nation-wide tribute. National Growers' Association. J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111., past president of the Society of Amer- ican Florists, in a recent communi- cation urg-ing the organization of a national flower growers' association, says : "Since the Detroit convention last August. I have conferred with many of the leading growers of cut flow- ers and plants and the consensus of opinion is in favor of forming a na- tional flower growers' association. It is also believed that during the meeting of the American Carnation Society at Chicago. January 21-22, would be an opportune time to form a temporary organization and make plans for a per- manent body to be perfected during the convention of the S. A. P. at Cleveland, O.. next August. "I hereby issue a call for all grow- ers interested, (to be in Chicago, Jan- uary 21-22, prepared to assist in plan- ning a sister organization to the Flo- rists' Telegraph Delivery Association, and also anotlier strong adjunct to the S. A. F. "It is not necessary to at this time set forth the advantages to grrowers in uniting for a common cause. Come to Chicago and we feel sure you will be convinced." Plant Quarantine No. 37. It is proposed to extend the quaran- tine against the Japanese beetle in New Jersey. This affects all kinds of food plants, fruits and vegetables, also nur- •sery and greenhouse products, includ- ing trees, shrubs, plants of all kinds, bulbs and flowers, and notice has been i.ssued of a hearing to be held at the Department of Agriculture, Washing- ton, D. C, Room 11, Federal Hoii;icul- tural Board, at 10 o'clock a. m., Janu- ary 27, 1920. Congressman Hudspeth, of Texas, has introduced a bill m the House of Repre- sentatives to amend the Federal Plant Quarantine Act of August 20, 1912, so as to provide and include that all ex- penses connected with the fumigation of importations, in cases where the same are required to be fumigated, be borne and paid by the United States government. Carnation Convention Hotel Rates. Members and friends of the Ameri- can Carnation Society and the Illinois State Florists' Association expecting to attend the annual meeting and exhibi- tion to be held at the Hotel La Salle. Chicago, January 21-22, should make their reservations at once. Tire hotels are filled up all the time, and unless reservations are made early, visitors are very likely to be unable to secure the accommodations they desire. Rates are as follows : ~ ONE PERSON Per Day Room with detached bath $2.00 to $4.00 Room with private hath 3.50 to 7.00 TWO PERSONS Per Day Room with detached bath SS.nO to $6.00 I!(>.>m with private bath 5.00 to 10.00 Two coiineoling rooms with bath. Per Day Two persons $ 6 .'iO to $10.00 Three persons 8.50 to 16.00 Four persons IC^O to 19.00 Make your reservations immediately direct to the Hotel La Salle, Chicago. CiiAs. W. Johnson, Chairman. Local Committee of Arrangements. Illinois Plant Quarantine. Governor Lowden, of Illinois, has is- sued a proclamation dated January 2, 1920, declaring it will be unlawful on and after January 2t>. 19'20. to import into or within the state of Illinois, corn, broom corn, celery, dahlias, chrysan- themums, gladioli and geraniums grown in the states of Maine. New Hampshire, Vermont. Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New York, on account of infestation by the European corn borer. Ladles' Society of American Florists. The following appointments on the board of directors of the above society have been made by the president, Mrs. B. Hammond Tracy : For three years — Mrs. R. C. Kerr. Houston, Tex.: Mrs. W. W. Edgar, Wa- verly. Mass.; Mrs. Frank H. Traendly, New York. For one year — Mrs. Philip Foley. Chicago, to fill unexpired term of Mrs. J. P. Ammann. Mrs. Albert M. Hbrr. Sec'y. 79i^fl. The American Florist. 11 Wants, For Sale, Etc. Small Type, 1 2 Cents Per Line. Each Insertion. Displuy, SI. 50 Vex !>lngle Column Incn, Eacli Insertion. These prices are net.cash with order. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. ' \\'hi'ri' luisw t'rs :i re to In- iiiuileii frotn this oflico eucioM' lixTut^ f\tr;i lo cover postage, etc. SItDatlun Wiintol — By an all around grower, single, IIO years' experience. Address Ivey •I.MI, f n Vinerivnii I'^iorlMt. NItunliou >Vnutr0 ft., insured, all equipment new; splendid field for business: nearest competitor one hundred miles. Address H, H, Rotlie, Moultrie, Ga. FOR SALE On account of other interests will sell florist and seed business, established over 20 years. practically for the cost of fixtures. A good opportunity for a live man or lady. Close to New York City. Correspondence solicited. Address Key 451, care American Florist. HELP WANTED One expert assistant orchid grower and one expert assistant rose grower. Location, Indiana. Address Key 453, care American Florist. Help Wanted Florist for all around greenhouse work. Wages $30 per week. Apply JOHN A. MICHAL 7045 Stony Island Ave., CHICAGO HELP VVAMTED. Single young man, who has some knowledge of and interest in trees and shrubs; willing to learn and to make himself general useful as assistant in city cemetery. Position permanent; give age, education, etc. Protestant preferred. Key 450, care American Florist. HELP WANTED. Young man of energy and ability to take charge of a branch nursery for the growing of ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and roses. First-rate oppor- tunity to a man who demonstrates his ability, as a share of the profits of an old established business will be given in addition to his salary. Give full par- ticulars, references and wages expected. ELLIOTT NURSERY CO., Pittsburgh, Pa. BOILERS BOILERS ALL SIZES. Selected Boiler Tubes, nil si/.f.s. for ureen house |)i|.liiKiin.i Retublng Boilers. TliorouKlilyclcmii'd Ilk'' New :iii.l irliiiniuil. Complete stock of New mill Second Hand i'lpe. Valvus, Kittiinis, etc. LEVINE & CO. 3738 South Halstcd Street, CHICAGO, ILL. I'liiiiii- lloiiluvurd S354. WANTED Retail Storeman Capable of taking charge of flourishing business in good sized manufacturingcity. State age, experience and wages ex- pected. Address Key 448, care American Florist OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels i Actual size of leaf 2%s5)< tDChe» FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors^^ giiinTiied paiier; \iiur card, etc.. In black and It-af ado'pti-d bv tbe S. A. F. in rid. Prices: Per500.^.35; per 1000. $5.00. Samples on request. EIect?oof I(!af , postpaid, $2.00. Cash witli order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO P MANAGER WANTED Per Commercial Greenhouses Must be capable of handling men and all lines of commercial stock. Mail full particulars, including salary. Address Key 447, care American Florist. .MiininHMiiiiniiiininininiiiNuiiiiiiiiiiiiMuiiMiinriitiiiriiiiiiiiintiitiiiiiiiiniiiiniiiiiiinimiiiininiiiiMiMiitiitiitMiMuiiiiitiiiiiniiiiuiiniiiiiiinimuiiniiiim^ = a I \^a.i3Lt«s A. I^lojri«»t I I Florist and Salesman wanted who is at the present time | I employed; one who seeks to elevate himself in the knowledge of | I handling and selling flowers. T I A first-class opportunity for a young man to become I thoroughly acquainted with the best workmanship and handling I the best flowers obtainable. I A position for a man who is bright and active, and an I opportunity to command a good salary. I FLEISCHMAN, 5th Ave., cor. 42nd St, New York ^iiiiiiri nil mil iniiiiiii i liiiMiiiiiiiiiiiminililiiili.lliiuiiiin uiiiMiililliMlllimi inn Mliniilililiinililiiiininiitlliilitiinilllinill * * * * PLANT STOCK OF ALL KINDS Needed Promptly TO FILL THE VACANT BENCHES CLEARED OF CHRYSAVTHEMUMS AND HOLIDAY PLANTS MAIL YOUR AD TODAY . | AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago | * 12 The American Florist. Jan. 17, iunininiiuiiniiipiiniiiiiiiiuiiuiuniniiniiinnuii luimnMiiuiinunnummBiiiinnmiiuiiiiinnmiiinniiiuPiimi nii ii iiiiu PiiniiiiininnnniniMMii^^ For Florists' Supplies, Baskets, Chiffons I and St. Valentine Novelties PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., nens s...m s>.. Pittsburgh, Pa. | niinminnmiimiimmiHiiiminiiiiinnimiimmnmmniiimiinHimiHitiiiiiimiiinininiiiiiiiininiitiiiiiniitiiMiiiiniiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMniiiiiitiininMtiiniiiMiriiiininriiMiiiiirininMniitiniiiMi San Francisco. NEW YE-iE'S DEMAND WOKDERFDLLY GOOD. The trade is jubilant over the out- come of the New Year's demand. While the stores had prepared for a large amount of business, it turned out much better than, anticipated. There was a fine lot of stock to select from, and prices ranged only slightly lower than at Christmas. Preesias are com- ing in much more freely this week, and are meeting with ready sale. As yet we have had none of the colored ones, but they are promised shortly. The carnation market is greatly improved. Stock of the best quality is now be- ing freely offered. Sweet peas are ap- pearing in larger quantities now. They are of excellent quality and bring good prices. The number of orchids has in- creased considerably during the past week and there is now an ample sup- ply. Prices are from .$1.50 to .$2.00 each. Cypripediums are seen in all the better stores. A steady demand is re- ported for them. There are plenty of gardenias with no change in prices. Cut cyclamens are being much used for corsage work. There have been some extra well grown Glory of Mordrecht ferns shown at the va- rious stores. For some reason they did not appeal to the public as was expected, but they were of much use in window decorations. Enormous quantitie.s of Boston ferns were sold. Cibotiums, aspidistras, and aspleniums were also good sellers. At present there is a strong demand for ferns and asparagus. This is the sea- son when this stock is usually in short supply. NOTES. The MacRorie-McLaren Co. made a spleftdid New Year's display of ericas. Many of the newest varieties were to be seen in pots. Some of them give promise of becoming good com- merical sorts. The New Year's trade was very good at this establishment, the demand being about equally divided between cut flowers and plants. M. H. Ebel, of Sacramento, was a visitor this week. He says he had a fine holiday trade this year. He noted a much heavier demand for flowering plants than in former years. Prices ruled a trifle higher than here- tofore, but he had no ditticulty in sell- ing all the- stock it was possible for him to obtain. Podesta & Baldocchi's store was a splendid sight for New Y'ear's. They had a fljie collection of flowering and foliage plants. Their Erica melanthera and azaleas were especially fine. Vic- tor Podesta is greatly pleased over the amount of business transacted. Pelicano, Rossi & Co. made their usual rich display and a large volume of business was done. Cattleyas and cypripediums in pots attracted plenty of eager buyers. They are handling a fine grade of Erica melanthera from the nursery. Domoto Bros, were still able to sup- ply the trade with some of their fine azalea stock at New Y'ear's. Tom Domoto is well pleased over the sea- son's trade, and thinks business will remain as good as it now is for a long time. LINDLEY PAPE R Write us for prices or scr list of sizes and prices in The American Florist Issues of December 6th and 13ih. Prices advunce soon. Do not delay in placing orders. LINDLEY FLOWER BOX CO., Marion, Indiana Menticn the American Florist when writing The E. W. McLellan Co. is supply- ing the trade with a fine cut of Amer- ican Beauty roses. They had a large supply of flowers from their own green- houses for their New Year's trade, and shipped a large amount of stock. Albert O. Stein's store on Sutter street arranged one of the best dis- plays in the city. Many beautiful specimen flowering plants were shown here to the best advantage, owing to the great size of the store. J. A. Axell had a much heavier shipping trade than he expected. He says the demand for white chrysanthe- muins for long distance shipments is as strong as ever. He also handled a large supply of orchids. Mrs. Darbee, on Hyde street, did a heavy shipping business in violets. She says the demand from the north and middle west was heavier than in other years. 3he is still shipping chry- santhemums. Julius Eppstein. of the St. Francis hotel, is busy nearly all the time now on decoration work. The increase in tlie orchid supply has helped his trade very much as this flower is one of his leaders. The Bay Comities Seed Co. made a fine display of flowering plants during the holidays. They had a fine lot of ericas as well as berried plants, all of which. Manager Tonini says, sold well. Charles Stappenback, on Polk street, says the holiday trade in his neighbor- hood exceeded his expectations, and he could have sold more flowering plants if they were obtainable. The Hollandia Nurseries. Berkeley, have a nice retail store and are doing a steady business. They carry a good line of flowering plants and shrubs of every description. F. C. Jaeger & Son made a beautiful showing of foliage and other plants at New Years. They had a fine lot of specimen cibotiums, which sold out com- pletely. The Francis Floral Co. displayed a great quantity of their baskets filled with plants at New Y'ear's. Basket work is a specialty here. James T. Lynch. Denver, Colo. GOOD TRADE AND FAVOIIABLE WE^VTHER. Business in general has been excep- tionally good, and present conditions in- dicate a much better supply of stock in the near future than h;vs been available during the past two weeks, the result of favorable weather. Roses are very scarce. Carnations are now arriving in better form and are more plentiful. Spencer sweet peas and violets are in phe Meyer Green Silkaline I i size F, fine: PF, medium, and FFF, coarse, | I is $2.25 per lb., and iht- y;reen Silkaline is i I $3.00 per lb., with liberal discounts in case | I lots of 500 lbs. and upwards. Every spool = I contains 2 oz. of actual thread. 16 oz. to the = I lb , not weighing in llie wood or boxes. Can i I be had on 3 oz. spools or 1 lb. tubes at 10c | I per lb. less. Send your orders direct to the = E manufacturer, i i JOHN C. MEYER FLORIST THREAO WORKS [ I LOWELL, MASS. Dept. XY. | ~.iriiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiitii>ii>iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiitiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiTiiiiiiiii,~ splendid condition, and the demand for them far exceeds the supply. Some very fine Freesia Purity are among the daily offerings. Greens of all kinds are • in good supply, a feature being ship- ments of Oregon ferns, received during the past few days. The fine quality is much appreciated. KOTES. Conrad Lengenfelder. the well-known grower, of West 32nd avenue, left for the Pacific coast, January 10, where he will enjoy a rest ordered by his doctors. He expects to meet S. R. Lundy in San Francisco, and they will travel together, visiting various parts of the state. S. R. Lundy, of Boldt-Lundy. the House of Flowers, is on a visit to Port- land, Ore., from Avhich city he will go to California, where he will remain until the middle of February. During his absence. Mrs. Lundy is in charge. Marion \V. Uhlschmidt. of the A. L. Randall Co.. Chicago, has been visiting the trade in this .section, and intends to make his headquarters in this city. J. Schoepke, formerly at the Crump range, at Colorado Springs, is now with tile Park Floral, Co., at its cut flower plant. Joe Ennigan, of the New York Floral Co.. has been confined to his home for several days on account of illness. Frank Frazier has moved his estab- lishment from ]527 Arapahoe street to Fifteenth and Welton streets. F. D. lu :.'(). The American Florist. 13 The holiday demand has undoubtedly depleted your supply of Prepared Foliages and Artificial Flowers. Now Is the Time to stock Up for 1920 Magnolia Leaves — Cycas-- Evergreens SPECIAL PRICES ON ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS Per 100 ; Per 100 WAXED ROSES, white, pink, yellow $2.50 [ WsXCd Dahlias, lavender, pink, white $4.00 WAXED CARNATIONS, white or pink . . 2.00 Waxed Orchids 5.00 Waxed 'Mums, lavender, pink, white, yellow 4.00 I Waxed SweCt PcaS $10.50 per 1000 THE OVE QNATT CO.,inc Preservers of Natural Foliage. \jdi POftC, IflCl. Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets, Florists' Supplies and Decorators' Novelties. Cincinnati. ROSES TAKE DECIDED PRICE DROP. Good roses have declined in price perhaps 33 1-3 per cent since Christmas. and in some instances, a level 50 per cent below the holiday prices ivas accepted. Short stock is quoted at $10, and is short as to length and supply. Premier, Co- lumbia and Butterfly are the best flow- ers. Carnations are still holding their own, and the best are bringing as high as %V1 per IIIO. while shorter stemmed stock and slightly inferior flowers sell as low as .$8. Matchless. Benora and Mrs. C, W. Ward are of excellent quality. Calendulas are more plentiful, but short stemmed. The price remains as adver- tised. Paper Whites are of good qual- ity and move at $0 per 100. some extra fine stock being quoted as high as $8. Soleil d'Or, the best yellow, is not grown extensively for this market. Sweet peas are more plentiful, and the quality is up to standard. Rose Queen, Mrs, Skaach, Venus and Christmas Pink are at their best, while Yarrawa and the lavender and blues are not as advanced as the pink varieties, and in consequence, shorter stemmed. Home grown single violets are still a scarce article and the California stock fills the void. Stevia is done for locally. "V\Tiat is being sold on the market, is shipped from Chicago. The retail end of the business has let down considerably since the first of the year and a few dull days were noted, but the life-saver of the established flor- ist, fimenal work, has helped to keep things going, the funeral of Dr. Chris- tian R. Holmes. January 12, perhaps calling for the greatest amount of choice floral arrangements ever put out by lo- cal florists, and this in spite of the fact that friends were earnestly requested not to send flowers. KOTES. _ C, Jones, of the Walnut Hill Floral Bazaar, is busy taking inventory, and Ba>"s he is well satisfied with the sea- son's business, but claims the whole- sale prices were too high. Stores in resi- dential district, catering to local trade, are of necessity compelled to have a more uniform price, not being able to meet the wholesale fluctuations like the stores doing a transient business. H, W, Sheppard and C. E. Critchell will be in the party that is going to Chicago next week to attend the annual meeting of the American Carnation So- ciety. C, E, Critchell is receiving some fine stock of the new rose. Dunlop. It should prove a welcome addition to the retail- eF.s' wares. The Avondale Floral Co. is doing its share of business, and reports the de- mand for New Tears ahead of last year, Gus Adrian, Clifton, is maintaining his reputation as a grower of narcissi, his stock being of excellent quality. Wm, Murphy Co. is recei\'ing some very fine sweet peas, K. Milwaukee, Wis. SCARCITY OF CUT STOCK CONTINUES. The scarcity of cut flowers, which began with the holidays, is with us as much as ever. While the weather for the week ending January 10 was ideal for the growers, and to a certain degree increased the daily cut, nevertheless the demand is far ahead of the suiiplj. Fu- neral work has been an important fac- tor, and it is not a case of price. On the contrary, "Can I get what I want?" is the order of the day. The supply of carnations has increased, but many more could be moved at good prices. Sweet peas, violets and bulbous stock are more plentiful and move well. Callas and rubrums are few and far between and sell at sight, while roses still con- tinue scarce. The supply of stevia is still too great, while the green goods market is holding its own. PUSSY WILLOWS FOR FORCING. The Big Pink Kind. Good Quality. 15 to 30 inches $4.00 per 1000 2 to 4 feet TOO per 1000 Cash with order. Packing free. MINNEAPOLIS NURSERY, 41 17 So. AKWclt Ave,, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN, Ci:,yB IIKETING. A good attendance at the regular flo- rists' club meeting held January 8 wa.s on hand to give the retiring officers a good send ofi', and promised the new officials their hearty support for the year 1920. Those installed were : Henry Welke. president: Fred H. Holton, treas- urer: Eugene Oestreicher, secretary, and Gust Pohl. trustee for three years. Fred Gutermuth, vice-president-elect, was absent. Alfred Locker and Arthur Arndt. both of Wauwatosa. were elected to membership. James Livingstone's annual report proved that the club's financial standing had improved con- siderably over the year previous. A, Hare, chairman of the entertainment committee, announced the mid-winter dancing party to be held at the Calumet club. January' .'JO. The chair called at- tention to the carnation convention and meeting of the Illinois State Florists' Association to be held at Chicago, Jan- uary 21-22, and expressed his wish that a large party from this city attend. This no doubt will be the case, as most of our carnation specialists are inter- ested. President-elect Welke promised to greatly increase the membership list, and make the coming year the best ever, if lie gets the hearty cooperation of the members. Just a little energy given by all ought to help our new president to accomplish a great deal. The main thing is to attend all the meetings, E. O. 14 The American Florist. Jan. 17, TO FLOWER BIYERS We grow all the flowers we sell and specialize particularly in roses. We are now cutting from 245,000 rose plants all grown in one big range of glass. We pay our growers higher wages than others do and thus get the best help. A visit to our greenhouses will convince anyone of the superior quality of our flowers, and a comparison of our prices and values given will show the advantage of becoming a regular customer of ours. CURRENT PRICE LIST RUSSELL Fancy Long, per 100 $25,00 to $30.00 Lone Medium, per 100 20.00 Mertium. per 100 16 00 Short, per 100 12.00 COLUMBIA AND HOOSIER FancT LonK. per llXi $2.-|.0i) Long Medium, per 100 20.00 Ule.dium,. per 100 16.0(J Stort. per 100 .$ 8.00 to 12.00 OPHELIA Fanc,v Long, per 10i> Loiiff Medium, per 100 Medium, per 100 .Short, per 100 $20.00 16.00 12.00 8.00 to 10.00 SUNBURST AND WHITE KILLARNEY Fan.T LoUK. per 100 $16.00 to $20.00 Medium, per 100 12.00 to 1.5.00 .Short. Ijer 100 8.00 to 10.00 ASSORTED ROSES— OUR SELECTION In lots of 20q\« f Chicago III. 30 E^ast Randolph Street. L. D. Phone: Central 62 :4. 18 The American Florist. Jan. 17, «iiliiuimiiiiiiiiiiiriiiHiiniiiiiii uim ""i imimililiiiimiini""""""""!™"'!'" iiiliiiit iiiiiiniiiim iiiuiiiiilliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiH iiiiiiiiiiii MlllllllllllllltllllllUUill iiiuliiHiiiiJuiiiiiiiiiuiiilliliiiluliuiiuuiJJiiiiim^ Make Our Store Your "W '%M HEADQUARTERS g 'J. H N 30 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO During the week of the Annual Convention and Exhibition of the American Carnation Society and the Illinois State Florists' Associ- ation or at any other time that you may be in the city. Have your mall sent n our care, arrange to meet your friends here, etc. „ , , , mm, , mmmm,m...m,. mmm,. ■ ""mum. »| Meniion the American Florist ivhen writing January 21-22. The members of lier committee are Miss Edna Frauenfelder, Mrs A. J. Zecii. Miss Keenan, Mrs. Geo. Asmus. Mrs. W. N. Rudd, Mrs. August Poehlmann, Miss Marie Grotli, Miss Barbara Ott, Mrs. C. W. Johnson, Miss L. A. ronner. Miss M. C. Gunterberg, Mrs. T. E. Waters, Mrs. Philip Foley, Mrs. Adolph Poehlmann and Miss Nettie Parker. Governor Lowden has issued a proc- lamation dated January 2, 1020, declar- ing it will be unlawful on and after Januai-A- 20. 1920, to import into or within tlie state of Illinois, corn, broom corn, celery, dahlias, chrysanthemums, gladioli and geraniums grown in the states of Maine, New Hampshire, Ver- mont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New York, on account of infestation by the European corn borer. The following, representing the flor- ists, seedsmen nnd nurserymen, have been elected to the Association of Com- merce ways and means committee : R. B Howe," cliairman; George Asmus, vice-chairman; John Leonard. Leonard H. Vaughan and Frank M. Johnson. As will be noted from account of meeting elsewhere in this issue, the lo- cal wholesalers, growers and retailers are fully alive to the importance of pub- licity with costs properly adjusted and distributed. H A Alspack. formerly with the Kewane'e Boiler Co., and later with the A. L. Randall Co., has joined the force of the American Greenhouse Manufac- turing Ct>. Peter Reinberg reports a heavy de- mand for carnation cuttings this sea- son, with the orders calling for larger quantities than in former years. C. L. Sherer, of the Chicago Flower Growers' Association, has the sympathy of the trade in the loss of his son, whose death occurred last week. John Michelsen, W. J. Keimel, H. C. Wendland. C. A. Claussen, M. C. Wright and Paul Weiss visited the growers at Richmond, Ind., January 10. Julius Staack and wife, daughter and son-in-law, of Moline. passed through here this week on their way to Miami, Fla., on a six weeks' visit. H B. Kennicott left January 9 for Clearwater, Fla., on a combined busi- ness and pleasure trip. His mother and sister are located there. Vaughan's Seed Store employes are busy fillinEr the cases with new crop seeds in preparation tor the spring rush. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is enjoying a brisk demand for cut flowers with a heavy call for roses and carnations. Wietor Bros, are filling a large num- ber of orders for rooted cuttings with every mail bringing in new ones. M. Uhlschmidt, formerly of St. Louis, Mo., is representing the A. L. Randall Co. in Denver, Colo., and vicinity. The directors of the Chicago Flower Growers' Association held their regular quarterly meeting at its store, Monday, January 13. Zecli & Mann are enjoying an early clean-up in stock each day with a heavy demand from out-of-town points. It is rumored that the young ladies in the trade will organize a florists' club in the near future. A. Miller, of the American Bulb Co., called on the trade at St. Paul and Min- neapolis this week. H. N. Bruns reports his lily of the valley pips arrived in fine condition. Visitors : John Walker. Youngstown, O.: William Feniger, Toledo, O.; Mrs. Ella Grant Wilson, Cleveland, O.; P. W. Peterson and M. Sterling, Joliet; H. H. Cade and John Williams, Youngs- town, O.; Adolph Rees, Shelby ville; J. F. Ammann. Edwardsville; H. J. Seal, Mil- waukee, Wis. Long Distance Phones (Central 3283 {central 3284 Chlcasro Florists' Club. The regular meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club was held at the Hotel Randolph, January S, President Zech in the chair. After the various com- mittees had presented their reports, the retiring president gave thanks to all the members for the support given him in his administration during the past year and expressed tlie hope that the club would soon have a home of its own. He urged every member to give loyal support to President-elect T. E. Waters, who was then escorted to the cliair by E. A. OUinger. Mr. Waters, in an elo- quent address, promised fairness to all and punctuality in opening the meet- ings. The new president, who assumed his new work like a veteran, next in- stalled Vice-President-elect A. T. Pyfer, Secretary-elect Fred Lautenschlager. Treasurer-elect Paul B. Weiss, and W. J. Keimel, director. Applications for membership were received from Ralph B. Howe. 231 West Madison street, Wal- ter G. Poehlmann, Morton Grove, and Wm T. Collins. IJ")? East 70th street, Joseph Werstler, 2221 West Madison street, was elected to membership. C. W. Johnson, chairman of the com- mittee on arrangements for the joint convention of the American Carnation Society and the Illinois State Florists' Association, laid before the club the plans of this committee, all of which were approved. Arrangements have been completed for the annual banquet of these associations, to be held in the grand ballroom of the La Salle hotel, January 22, cost $3.00 per plate, inchid- ing dancing and entertainment. There will also be a ladies' theatre party on the evening of January 21. President Waters on motion appointed a commit- tee of club members to secure carnation exhibits for the show as follows : A. J. Zech, Guv French. Geo. J. Ball and Paul R. Klingsporn. The committee was instructed to do everything possi- ble to insure a creditable display of car- nations from this district. Attention of visitors was called to the urgent Our Offerings Include: ROSES. COLUMBIA RUSSELL I White Killamey Pink Killarney Milady Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Ward Ophelia Premier MINIATURE ROSES Cecile Brunner CARNATIONS MISCELLANEOUS I Valley Cattleyas Stevia Jonquils I Paper Whites Violets Sweet Peas I GREENS. I Plumosus Sprengeri I Galax, bronze. Galax, green Ferns I Adiantum Smilax Boxwood I I I iiiiiiiiimimii imimimiiH.1 19:>0. The American Florist. 19 BEST QUALITY TO BE HAD IN Roses and Carnations Columbia, Russen, Premier, Milady, Ophelia, Ward, Weiland, Brilliant, Double White and Pink Killamey, Sunburst, Hearst, Nesbit, Brunner and Richmond NONE BETTER ON THE CHICAGO MARKET All colors-- -^Qood quality We are now in heavy crop with Carnations; hence we can take good care of you on this item as well as Roses. Choice stock of Valley, Jonquils, Sweet Peas, Daisies, Yellow Narcissus, White Narcissus, Calendulas, Violets, Stevia, Mignonette, Pansies and all other Seasonable Stock Don't Forget Us on GREIENS, as We Have Mexican Ivy, Sprengeri, Ferns, Adiantum, Etc. If you want good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best located Wholesale Cut Flower House. You can increase your profits and business by sending all orders direct to J. A. Budlong Co. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., L°K., CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty SW^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. We are In dally touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon ordera sent us rccelvine such benefits. WE ARE CLOSED WAj DAY SUNDAY. Quality Speaiis Louder Than Prices. need of making hotel reservations early, all the local hotels beiner crowded to the point of turning away. Applications for reservations should be addressed to the La Salle hotel. Pre.«ident-elect T. E. Waters and Secretary-elect F. Lautenschlager ten- dered their resignations as trustees. and the following were elected to serve for the unexpird terms : A. J. Zech, two years: August Poehlmann, one year. Chairmen of standing committees for the ensuing year were appointed as follows, the appointees to select their associates on the committees: Good-of- the-clvib. Guy French; adverti.sjng. Fred Lautenschlager. Michael Barker and George Asmus: publicity. Aug. Lange; garden. James Morton; coal, C. L. Washburn; transportation, Mich;iel Barker. George Asmus made a rousing appeal for the housing of the club in a liome of its own. This matter was placed in the liands of Mr. Asmus and the trus- tees for investigation with report at the February meeting. The next meeting to be held Febru- ary r>, has been set aside as the annual novelty night. Guy French, chairman of the good-of-the-club committee, will be in charge, and growers who have novelties to show should make arrange- ments at once. The visitors included Fred Henoch, of the Ove Gnatt Co., La Porte, Ind. Chicago Florists' Publicity. There have been three great local meetings in the history of the Chicago trade. The first was held January 4, 1912, when P. J. Foley was elected presi- dent of the florists' club. The second great gathering was held October 10, lOlS, when Fred Lautenschlager. chair- man of the florists' Fourth Liberty Loan committee and his co-workers sent this branch of the trade over the top with subscriptions to the amount of iS lX1.r>!)0. The latest great meeting occurred at the Hotel Randolph. January VI. the object being to raise funds among the whole- sale, retail and grower florists for a local advertising campaign. The attendance on this occasion numbered considerably more than 200. the keenest interest be- ing taken in the entire proceedings. President Kohout of the Commercial Flower Growers' Association called the meeting to order and George Asmus was elected temporary chairman, Paul E. Weiss, secretary. Mr. Asmus told the object of the meeting and the urgent necessity for co-operation of the three groups of florists in raising funds for the purpose of advertising flowers and exploiting their uses. Mr. Asmus said the great problem of the florists had been in the gluts caused by over-production. The noticeable ab- sence of gluts recently h« attributed largely to the people having more money to spend for flowers, this due in some measure to the prohibition of liquor and generally to other war con- ditions, also the great publicity cam- paign of the Society of American Flor- ists. Prosperity in the trade is such that greenhouse builders are far behind in their wfu-k. The greater part of the expense of advertising the business, he added, should be borne by the growers, who hnd by far the largest investment at stake. Mr. Asmus then introduced Shelby S. Jones, formerly of Vaughan's Seed Store, and now advertising man for James S. Kirk & Co., well-known soap manufacturers. Mr. Jones pointed out the great value of co-operation as illus- trated in the results obtained by Cali- fornia fruit interests, which had been remarkably successful in placing this business on a better financial basis. 20 The American Florist. Jan. 17, 1 1 wmm CO. 166 N. Wabash Ave. L. D. Phone, Central 6004 Established 1892 Chicago Dally Shipments of the finest stock In Roses, Carnations and Violets. Headquarters for Wild Smilax, Fancy Ferns, Adiantum and all Green Goods. Don't forget, our Supply Department is complete— Ribbons, Chiffons, Boxes, Crepe Paper and Wire Designs. FRNE A COMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 C Randolph Street, L D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. stabilizing prices and avoiding waste of product. Large sums of money, he said, are needed in advertising, togetlier witii great care in its expenditure. Before investing large sums, well considered experiments should be made with small amounts to make reasonably certain that the work will not be in vain. Ad- vertising, he said, is cumulative, and (much time as well as money is needed to obtain results, citing one case in which it required three 3'ears to turn the tide in favor of the advertiser. H. J. Seel, representing the Milwau- kee Florists' Club, described the com- munity plan of advertising adopted by the trade of that city. He claimed that advertising in general paid for itself. The plan of his associates has been fre- quently described in these columns, and it has given highly satisfactory results thus far. The three branches of the trade are joined in an organization, managed by a board of directors, in which each branch is represented by three members. The growers are as- sessed one per cent, retailers one-half of one per cent, the wholesalers contribut- ing their share in the work of account- ing. Similar plans are in successful operation at St. Louis, Mo., and Buf- falo, N. Y. J. P. Ammann, former president of the Society of American Florists, and secretai-y of the Illinois State Florists' Association, came on from Edwards- ville especially for this meeting and made a stirring address. He told of the great publicity work done by the na- tional society, but lie said each com- munity .find each individvial must take strong hold of this subject to make it a success and contribute what is due in broadening business in the interest of the individual, the community and the nation . Joseph E. Pollworth gave a series of examples of the actual financial bene- fits to be derived from the adoption of some such scheme as that which is operated in other cities, and a number of other speakers joined in the dis- cussion. Chairman Asmus then presented a provisional constitution, and a large number of those in attendance signed in favor of organizing. Some difficulty having- been encoun- tered in making the plans of other cities suit this market, a committee was appointed to readjust matters and present the proposed changes at an- other meeting to be called within a week or two. The committee consists of W. J. Keimel. Otto H. Amling. N. J. Wietor, A. Lange, L. R. Bohannon. Geo. .\smus. Paul R. Klingsporn. August Poehlmann and C. J. Michelsen. Mrs. Ella Grant Wilson, of Cleveland, O.. was an interested visitor. COPEKHAGEN, N. Y. — John M. Lewis, after a successful career of over 30 years, has closed out his business, ow- ing to advancing age. and is going away for several months' well earned rest. Cleveland. XIARKET OFFERS LITTLE CUOICE. Neither the supply or variety of cut flowers on the local market has in- creased to any noticeable extent since the holidays, and as to quality there has been no great improvement, due to the cloudy weather. Many poor carnations are being received. Roses are short of the demand, with the possible excep- tion of American Beauties. Sweet peas are a little more numerous, but clean up daily at fair prices. A little stevia is also available. Narcissi now comprise the bulk of the supply. Daffodils are promised very shortly. A few calen- dulas are seen, NOTES. Martin Artaan narrowly escaped seri- ous injury recently when an auto in which he was riding was struck by a motor truck. He sustained numerous cuts and bruises, being tlirowu through the ■windshield. Added to this misfor- tune, his range a short time ago suf- fered a .$1,000 fire loss and his wife is recovering from a sprained ankle. The J. M. Gasser Co. has taken out insurance for all of the firm's employes, the amount based on length of service. Frank Lisy. of East llOth street, is now the happy father of two boys. The latest arrival came January 4. Visitor : Martin Reukauf. represent- ing H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. Philadel- phia, Pa. C. P. B. St. Louis. Fl'XERAI. WORK TAKF.S THE LEAD. Business slowed up consideraVily since the first of the year, with vei-y little so- cial work going on. Also, weather con- ditions have been against the business, with heavy snows to contend with. Fu- neral work has been somewhat light, but. no doubt, will be a larger factor the rest of the month. The supply of stock has been anything but encouraging. Roses are the bulk of the offerings, and they are scarce. Only the better qual- ity of roses are obtainable in any quan- tity, and they are almost too prohibitive to use in ordinary funeral work. Carna- tions have been a failure up to this time. This season's cut has been shorter than any experienced in this market for years, and aside from the shortage, the quality, is not the best. Prom present indications, tliey will not be in crop for another month. Sweet peas are only in fair supply, with prices high. NOTE. The past week was florist week at the court house. Ray Young. Frank and J. J. Windier were on jury service. Thus are we able to prove our citizenship. The local publicity committee has an important meeting scheduled this week, at which time they intend to take up their advertising programme for the coming month. The St. Valentine dav advertising will come under this head also. The results obtained from this joint advertising seems to be gaining momentum with every month, and de- serves all and more of the support it is getting. J- J- W. Sell More Potted Plants Yon can easily dooble your plant trade by ghow- 1ns your customers how easy it Is to grow potted plants with a Little Wonder Plant Irrigator They keep your plants watered just right. Whole- sale price. $20.00 per 100. If your supply house does not carrj them aenrt us their name with your order. Sample by mail. S6o The Wonder Plant Irrigator Go. 2918 N. Clark St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing GOLDFISH 1,500,000 (Fancy and Plain) Rf.-uiv for market at rock bottom prices. Sh'ipauywhere in U. S. or Canada. Write for our illustrated catalogue. Oriental Goldfish fi Supply Co. 3757 to 3761 Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, 111. 1920 Catalogue 48 Pages for Florists sent free on request. THE JOHN HENRY CO. LANSING, MICH. Milwaukee, Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son, Inc., report a larger holiday trade at prices higher than last year. Carna- tions, roses and violets were in short supply and there were no bulbous flow- ers. Quality in all offerings was excel- lent and was considered by purchasers rather than price. Flowering plants sold better than in former years. Pawtucket, R. I. — About 15 per cent increase in holiday business with no advance in prices over last year is re- ported by Hoffman, the Florist. The supply of violets, roses and carnations was equal to requirements and there were also moderate offerings of bulbous flowers. Quality was about as usual. There was a noticeable increase in the call for ferns aud basket arrangements in which boxwood was used. Local flower buyers seemed very reluctant to pay the unusually high prices necessi- tated by the advanced wholesale list. 1920. The American Florist. 21 John Kruchten Co. 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phono Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Floriat when writing E.C.AMLINGCO. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO L. D. Phonea CBZNTRAL, 1977 and 1078 Mention the American Florist when writing MILLER &MIJSSER Wholesale Florists 2 1 1 North State Street CUCAGO Mention the American Floriat when writing A. L. Randall Co., 1 r—lir I Wabash Ave., and Lake St. StHKS^ rjlEBn CHICAGO, ILL. T'laiiill Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Floriat when writing WEiiAND-RiscnCbt FLOWER CROWERS TELEPHONC iCt MU/ADACU AUC CHICAGO @i 30.00 Milady 12.00® 30.00 " Francis Seott Key, Radiance 12.00® 30.00 White Klllainey 8.00® 80.00 Killarney Brilliant 16.00® 25.00 Ward 12.00® 20.00 Hadley 25.00®100.00 Ophelia 15.00® 30.00 I'remiei- 8.00® 30.00 Columbia 25.00® 60.00 Maryland 2.5.00® 50.00 Iloosier Beauty 15.0il@ 35.00 Stanley 16.00® 25.00 Cattleyas, per doz 9.00® 18.00 Cypridediums, per doz 12.00® 36.00 Sweet Peas 4.00 Carnations 12.00® 15.00 Longiflorum Lilies 20.00® 25.00 Pompons', per bii, .fO.SOQSl 00 Violets 2.50® 3.00 Marguerites 4.00® 6.00 Calendulas, per doz 75® 1.00 Paper White Narcissi 8.00 Bonvardia, per doz r... 1.60® 2.50 Callas Ifi.noiS) 25.00 Snapdragons, per doz 2.50® 3.00 Adiantum 1.50 Asparagus Strings, per doz.... 9.00 Asparagus bunches, each .50 Buffalo, Jan. 14. Per 100 Rosea. Beauty. Special 75.00 Fancy 40.00® 50.00 Extra 25.00® 30.00 1st 15,00(3120.00 Killarney 8 00® 15.00 My Maryland 8.00® 20.00 White Killarney S.On® 20.00 Sunburst 8.00® 20.00 Ward 8.00® 15.00 " Columbia 15.00® 2S.0O " Ophelia 10.00® 25.00 Bussell 12.00® 25.00 Shawyer 8.00® 20.00 " Bon Sllcue 4.00® 6.00 Cattleyas 150.00®200.00 Daisies 1.00® 3.00 Violets 1.50(nsRrr staple Baskets and Seasonable Noveltiet in Quantity. Send for Our Catalogue. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-131 1 N. 2nd St., PhUa., Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing WHY NOT TRY THE McCALLUM CO. For Real Service In FLORISTS' SlIFPI lES 7 We :ire man uf:u* tare rs and importers — not merely jobbers. Send for Our New Catalog and be convinced. The Mccallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and SnppIIea 218 North Fifth St. Send Hat In for quotations. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Jan. 14. Per 100 Roses. Hadley 10 00® 25.00 Premier 10.00® 30.00 Killarney 6.00® 12.50 White Killarney 6.00® 15.00 Iloosier Beauty 15.00® 30.00 Russell, per doz 4.00® 12 60 Ward 6 00® 12.50 Sunburst 10.00® 20.00 Ferns 3.00 Carnations 12.50 Carnations, Laddie 25.00 Orchids, each .50® 2.00 Stevia. bunch 35® .50 Sweet peas 3.00® 4 00 Narcissus 6.00 Chrysanthemums, pink. doz.... 5.00® 12.50 Chrysanthemums, yellow, doz... 5.00® 12.50 C.nlendulas 4.01® 6.00 Calla lO.oO® 25 00 MiKuonette 12.50 Violets : 1.00® 2.00 Oalax. per 1.000 1.50 Leucothoe. per 1.000 7.50 Boxwood, per lb ,25 24 The American Florist. Jan. 17, New York. MAEKET COr^TINUES DXJLL. Business was slow in the wholesale district during the past week. It strengthened a little, January 10, as the retailers must have stock to carry them over Sunday, but that was an incident rather than a marked improvement. Special American Beauty roses dropped as low as $50 and $60 per 100, with but little demand. Prices on the best cat- tlevas did not exceed $75 per 100, and many went for $40 and $50. But only a comparatively few retail stores handle American Beauties and orchids — unless they are very cheap. However, their de- cline shows that the more prominent re- tailers are having light business. Up to January 10, special tea roses were also slow, but with a better movement on that day. In the shorter grades of tea roses, carnations, Paper White nar- cissus, good sweet peas and various minor stocks, prices held reasonably firm. Cold weather, followed by a thaw and dark foggy days, necessarily kept down the supply, but there was enough to care for all demands. Golden Spur narcissus, freesias and a few short tu- lips are now on the market and com- mand good prices. White lilac is also a factor, but moves slowly. Violets are slow at 75 cents to $1 per 100. January 12. — There is a more active movement this morning and it is hoped that the reaction that always follows the holiday trade is about spent. NOTES. On the night of January 12. the then president-elect, now President Henshaw, of the New York Florists' Club, gave a dinner at the Hotel Pennsylvania, to the past-presidents, retiring officers and officers-elect of the club, members of the trade press and several other guests. The affair was staged in the large and handsome conservatory, on the hotel roof, in the center of a great bower of palms, ferns and foliage plants. After the menu had received full justice, the president designated Secretary John Young as toastmaster, who, with va- rious clever remarks, introduced in their turn, all that were present, and each had something to say, which gave variety to the sentiments expressed. A welcome visitor from abroad was F. C. W. Brown, of Cleveland. O., vice-president of the Society of American Florists. In attendance were : A. L. Miller, presi- dent. Society of American Florists; Past Presidents W, A. Manda, Henry Weston, J. B. Nugent, Wm. H. Duck- liam, Chas<. Weathered. W. H. Siebrecht, Sr., Jos. A. Manda, Chas. Schenck, C. H. Totty, Frank H. Trnendly, G. E. M. , Stumpp, Walter F. Sheridan, Retiring President Kessler. Other officers and members : Vice-President-elect Knight, Secretary Young, Treasurer Rickards, W. R. Pierson, P. W. Popp. Arthur Her- rington, Roman J. Irwin. Harry O. May, P. Gerlaird, A. T. De La Mare. W. H. Siebrecht. Jr., A. F. Faulkner and J. H. Pepper. All the past-presidents, Vice- President Brown. W. R. Pierson and others gave interesting talks, and it was a most enjoyalole affair. Retiring President Kessler and President Hen- shaw were lauded in song as "jolly good fellows." "It's lonesome in our street." The hotel of the War Camp Community service, formerly the Hotel Earlington, which in the past two years has housed over 2.000,000 soldiers and sailors, closed January 4. It is located at 55 West 27th street, next door to our "den." There wei-e accommodations for over 1.000 men. the charge for a bed being 25 cents per night. There were many changes, as the men came in from camps and ships and departed. with new arrivals taking their places, which accounts for the great number lodged. Frank H. Traendly and Eugene Dail- ledouze spent several days of the past week visiting the trade in New Eng- land. They were in Boston and looked SWEET PEAS, ROSES, Carnations, Violets. lAC^nk C F«knrir-h 51 West 28th Street, NEW YORK tfUsVpn a« I Clirit*!!^ Telephones: 420-421-422 Watkins. over the wholesale markets. At Had- ley, Mass., they visited the Montgom- ery range and report a great stock of Pilgrim and Crusader is being made ready to disseminate. Alexander Mont- gomery, who has been ill, is now much improved and able to be about. They also visited A. N. Pierson, Inc., Crom- well. Conn., and report that range in tine shape. Theodore Malandre, of Malandre Brothers, a retail firm that always car- ries heavy stocks of plants for the holi- day trade, says that the plantsmen should grow more good pepper plants for the market. For this season, the trade has been overstocked with poin- settias, some of them so small and poor as to be almost worthless. Poinsettias that do not sell for Christmas, come near to being a dead loss, whereas pep- per plants will keep and can be sold for seevral weeks after. Mrs. Charlotte D. Conkling, mother of JMiss Mabel Conkling, bookkeeper for H. E. Froment, died January 6, age 74 years. She was a native of this city, and previous to her marriage, a mem- ber of one of the old families, the Froments. H. W. Naumann. a Brooklyn retailer, with a store at 5221 Third avenue, tli.'it borough, died recently in a hospital fol- lowing an operation. He is survived by his wife. Manager McCarty, of James Weir, Inc.. Brooklyn, reports an excellent holi- day business. They were well stocked with seasonable plants and cut flowers. George Cotsonas. of the New Y'ork Florists' Supply Co., and wife, have the sympathy of many friends in the re- cent death of one of their children. R. W. Peterson, of J. A. Peterson & Sons, 'Westwood. Cincinnati, O., is in the city calling on the trade. William P. Ford is receiving, in addi- tion to other good stock, a fine quality of lilacs and irises. Traendly & Schenck, in addition to their fine stock of roses, are handling good tulips. A. F. F. Horticultural Society of New York. On January 21, at 8:15 p. m., at the American Museum of Natural History, 77th street and Centi-al Park west, a lecture will be delivered by M. G. Kains on "Pruning, Especially as Ap- plied to Fruit Trees and Ornamental Shrubs." The lecture will be illus- trated with lantern slides. Mr. Kains is too well known as an authority on this subject to need an introduction. Those having rare, interesting, or unusual plants or flowers, are invited to bring them to the meeting. Facili- ties will be provided for their display. A fund has been placed at the disposal of the exhibition committee for the purpose of awarding prizes for worthy exhibits. All are invited to come and bring their friends. Admission is free. George V. Nasii, Sec'y. Utica. N. Y. — Fire, the result of crossed electric light wires, caused dam- age at the flower shop of James Fards, 5111 Blocker street, December 22. Monmouth, Iix. — The Maple City Floral Co. is making extensive improve- ments at its establishment, according to the Monmouth Atlas, including the addition of one house. 2.5x125 feet. C. Lecakes & Co. Evergreens and Florists' Supplies Ferns, Galax, laurel, Leucotboe Sprays, and Moss, Our Specialties. 116 W. 28th St., New York Telephone Watkins 2315 No connection with any other concern. Prompt and careful attention to Mail, Tele- graph and Telephone Orders. Mention the American Florist when writing Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 133 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 9760 Chelaea SPECIALTIES- Cut Orchids, Asparagus Plu- mosus Sprays and Mistletoe and Berries. Our Orchids are grown by CariUo A Co.. ot Mama roneck, N. Y. Joseph A. Millang AVHOIiESAIiB PI/JRIST 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone: 2046 Watklna J. K. ALLEN Wholeaale Commission Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 133 West 28th St., NEW YOUK Established 1P87 West of 6th Ave. Open 6 a in. every morning. 1920. The American Florist. 25 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 3864 and 3 i 58 WalWns. NEW YORK CITY GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone No. 2264 Watklns William Mackie WHOLESALE FLOKIST 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone! 7S0 >Vntkinii Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST '"iH^^'waliin, 133 W. 28Jh Si.. New York AH the NEW ROSES. CARNATIONS and Seanonable Flowers. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOIiESAI/E COMJnSSION Ail tbe New and Standard Varieties of Bosea, Violets, Carnations, Valley, LJUes, Bite. 148 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telepbonest AVatklns SOU and 301 liention the American Florist ichen tcriting TtllinitMiiiniiiiiiriiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiitiiiiiiiiiiiKiriiiiiiiiiiiKiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilltiiiiiiiiini I JOHN YOUNG & CO. I Wholesale Commission Florists = 53 W. 2Bth St, NEW YORK Telephone Watkins 4336 i RiiilliiiiiiiiiMiiiitiiiittiiiiiittiiiittiiiiitiiniimiiiilliiiillliiiiitiiuiiiitiiriiinriiiliiii~ Uention the American Florist when writing WILLIAM P.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Watkins Uention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28t!i St., NEW YORK Tel. 60S and 609 Watkins CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Uention the American Florist when writing Telephone I Chelsea 6925 I. Goldstein WHOLESAIiB PIX)RIST 116 W. 28th St., New York Prompt and rareful attention to your interests. Coaslgnments Solicited. Riedel & Williams WHOLESALE FLORISTS 25 years' exiierience. Cousignmeiits solicited. 49 West 28th St., New York I'hoiie 4024 and 4025 Watkins. VlioMe Rower MM"KeU New York, Jan. 14. Per 100 Kdsis. Beauty. Suecials 50.000 75.00 e.xtra and fancy SiJ.OO® 40. 00 Hadley 10.000 76 00 Hoosier Beauty 10.00® 44).0O Kraucis Scott Key 10. Oa® 40.00 Columbia 10.00(5/30.00 Prima Doiiua lO.oOfoJ 30.00 Double White Killarney.lO OOCit 30.00 White Killarney 8.no® 25.00 Aaron Ward lO.dOO 25.00 Onhelia 8.® T'atter White Narcissus doz.... 50® I.ilics, Rubrums 12.00® 15.00 Sweet Peas 2.00® 4.00 I ilv of the Valley 8.00® 10.00 Violets 50® .75 Calendulas, per doz .50® 1.00 Steyia. bunch 25® .35 Yellow Narcissus, per doz. . . . 1.00® 2.00 Snapdragons, per doz 50® 2.00 Cyprliwlinnis 25.00® 60.00 Mignonette per doz l.-'so® 2. .541 Iris, per doz 8.^10® 9 00 Wallflowers 50@ .75 I-ilac. per bunch 2.00 Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower Exchange 43G Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 798 and 799 Watkins Orchids. Roses. Carnations, and all the other best products of tbe leading growers. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Mention the American Florist when iKriting Telephones: 3310-11-12 Watkins Henshaw Floral Co. (Incorporated) Wholesale Commission Florists 127 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing J. J. CO AN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 5413 8 5891 Watkins W-._, Va^It- 1 1 5 West 28th street, Wb W I OFK Telephones {J^gj Watkins^- '■ P'PP". ?»». United Cut Flower Co., >» WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention ihe American Florist when writing PHONE I II^JWATKIIVS WM. KESSLER WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7tb Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone) Watkins 0254 EDWARD BRENNER Wholesale Florist 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Everything in Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited, N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg.. 6th Av. and W. 26th. New York. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Bluest Standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of Greau ud FloriiU' Soprliu. 1 19 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Telephones: 3870-3871 Watkins THE URGES! RECEIVER OF CUT FLOWERS IN THE CITT. A complete assortment of the best In the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing 26 The American Florist. JOAI. 17, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the hrms below, tlie Leading Retailers in the cltiea indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. BINYARD, NEW YORK, 413 Madison Ave. Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. 1. Summer Season. NEW YORK t^Z H. H. BURNS, Will be filled with the choicest flowers. Send us your Long Island, Tuxedo and Westchester, N. Y., orders. 509 Madison Ave. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. j^oWers Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ais'n DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Members of Florists' TeleRranh Delivery. HARTFORD, CONN. George G. McClunie 165 MAIN STREET Right in the Hospital District— Hartford . Chn rter Oak, Williams, lusMne. St. Francis and Memo rial Hospitals within t tvo blocks of Flowrr Shop. Member of Florists' Teleeratih Delivery. New York. J. G. Papadem Co. (FORMERLY DRAKOS CO.) 2953 Broadway. Members of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. New York. A. B. GAZAN FLOWERS OF QUALITY 2751 Broadway Member of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. New York. The Aphrodite Co. THE ARTISTIC FLORISTS Floral Decorations for All Occasion*. 2703 Broadway. Phone Academy 2479 "Where Roses and Lilies and Violets Meet." QUIDO, Inc. FLORIST 595 Lexington Ave., cor 52nd St., Phones: Plaza 7570 NEW YORK Night CaU, South 1 1 25 i^ ** »¥ i. v/x\l\ Members of Florists' TeleirraDh Delivery. tSTABLISHED 1S47 F. T. D. jt^ 1/ ^ Mjm tJ^^ name ^^ /^ ^la^#Y_^ PROTECTS YOU .^^ ^ ^^^^OSTON (^d-*- f*^^^^ 1 PARK .STREET "^^ 799 BOYLSTON STREET (fty^ Again Sailing on Schedule .N IL W 1 Olvlv Deliveries made on board j^j f,,p.p,j AVENUE Mention the American Florist when meriting BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTTMILLCR 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing ROANOKE, \A. FALLON, Florist. Mention the American Florist when writing Seattle-Rosaia Bros. Finest noral studio In Northwest. Member F.T. D. Mention the American Florist when writing E J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telesraph SeliverT. Mention the American Florist when writing Wholesale and RetaU Florist Cn.fREY 1133 St., LINCOLN, NEB. Will fill orders for the West on short notice. Tradi- discounts. First-oliiss stuck. Mention the American Florist when writing TO HARRY PAPWORTH. lite MetBirit Riilj* NurMnj 6t?> "" FLORISTS , HOJU'^ viobtTs ^^ J II Tr*^ r.T.ai Mention the American Florist when writing 3343 W. MA.DISON STo CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing 1920. The American Florist. 27 DESIGNS OR CUT FI OWERS Will l)c delivered for tlie trade In other cities bj the Hrms below, the I/eading Retailers in the cltiea iiidiruted, on Wire, I'lione or Mail Orders. K-^)fl>««r>^ JnisS i.Thfi.^wvw;* <'*»*«-'«»>iv •a&iV!ti'V-JiOP7P»'?<(; y -r*. ; ^ .1 • - •',',■ A. LANGE CHICAGO 77-79 E. Madison St., Member of F. T. D -iiiiiitiiiiMiiiiiiiiNiiiniiiininMirtuMiriiMiiniMittitnMiitiiiirMiiniluiiiiiHiiiiuiuiniiiiiiiiMuiiiiiiiiiMitinuniiMiiiiHiillimiillllilllMilliuiiilliiiMiiiiriniiiiiiiiNiuiiiiinuninMiiiiiiuiiiNiiiiiNiuiMiiiiniiiiijii^ Leading Florist I 341 Madison Ave. i Guaranteed Satisfaction i Nearly 50 Years. | Let Us Fill Your Steamer Orders. Regular European Sailings Now Established. I iininiiiiiiiii. niiiiiiMiMiiiiiinttiiiiiiiinitiiiniiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiniiiMiniiniiiiiiiiiiMiiriiiiiriininmniniiiriiMniHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiMiiiiniciiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiui^ iniiiiriini New York Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. DARDS Chicago. E:stabllabed ISST 'mM. JFlORiST 745 Budunghani Place L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders Wr hnTe the Best Facilities in the City Uembers of Florists* Tele^aph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST FtOAVER STORE. Mention the American Florist when writing CUDE BROS.COi FLORISTS |2U f 9TNW WASfllNaiON D. C. Gudes^ STEAMSHIP f Next "W^ev^ Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY OF "Home Grown Flowers" Get i-» touch with J.E.lftAnilEWSON,^'iro» Mo">l)er of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. January 15. Niagara, French Line (Borrleaux.) FROM SAVANNAH. Themisto. Holland-Ameri- ca Line (Rotterdam.) FROM ROSTON. Noviaii. I. M. SI. Line (Man- chester.) FROM BALTIMORE. Persier. I. M. M. Line (Antwerp.) FROM BALTIMORE DunaCf Head. I. M. M. Line (Belfast.) \anlulla. Cuuard-Auchnr Line (Lirerpool.) .Xnelo^Chilean. "C'umrd- Anchor (Rotterdam.) FROM BOSTON, Netherpark. Cunard-Anchor Liverpool.) January 16. FROM PHILADELPHIA West Gambo, I. M. M. Line (Antwerp.) January 17. FROM BOSTON. Winifredian. I. M. M. Lino * Liverpool.) Monmoiilh. I. M. M. Line (Manchester.) Kirlantier. T ^L M. Line (Antwerp.) PROM PHILADELPHIA. Western Ally. I. M. M. JJae (Glasslow.) Kaiserin Anguste Victoria. Cunard-Anchor Line (Southampton.) January 18. FROM NEW^PORT NEWS. Tseldyk. Hol- land-America Line. Irish man. T. M. M. T^ine (Liverpool.) PROM NEW ORLEANS. Alexandrian. I. M. M. Line (Liverpool.) FROM PHILADELHIA, Zirkel. I. M. M. Line (Rotterdam.) Vestal ia. Cunard-Anchor L,ine (Bristol.) January 20. PROM fTALVESTON. Napierian. T. SL M. Line (Liverpool.) Minnesota. I. M. M. Line (London.) Iranian d, I. M .M. Line (Antwerp.) F el an tier. 1. M. M. Line (Antwerp.) '\'asforia. Cunard-Anchor Line (London.) Anerlo-Chilean, Cunard-Anchor Line (Rotter- dam.) Pannonia. CunarcT- Anchor Lino (Trieste.) ^fention the American Florist wJien icriting Cleveland, O. The Smith & Fetters Co., liEADEVG FLORISTS ''%^rfe^lSr'** CLEVELAND New York EstabUshed 184S David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders B) Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 1662-1663 Colombns. Mention the American Florist when writing New Orleans, La. CHA5. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S 28 7 HE American Florist. Jam. 17, St. Paul, Minn. Holm & OlsoD 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We fill orders for any place In the Twin Citie» andforall points in the Northwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. W« are alive night and day. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Momiers of Florists Telegraph Dfeliveiy. Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 BROAD STREET Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries UuoDKhout the state end to all steamship docks In Hoboken. N. J., and New York. Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W.SnilthCo. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLlEfELAM EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' T'eleeraph Delivery. Astoria Florist NEW YORK CIH Send Telegraph. Telephone or Mail Orders for florist service in this vioinity to The Dominion Floral Go. 484 St. Catherines St., West Montreal, Que., Canada Bvery order receives prompt and careful attention. Telephone Lenox 3822 New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /venue In the Heart of most exclusive residential section. Telephones, «5S2-6SS3 Main LOUIS MICTHESIj The Long Island Floral Co. Wholesale CJonunlssion Florists Correspondence Solicited. 48 WiUbonghby St., Brooklyn, N. T. \XT»11 'Ti and near-by WllKCS-rSarre Pennsylvania Xowm uTMain St. AW. B.EVANS 2188 Broadway, Tei. 0414 schoyier. We are in center of residential see- on, between 77th and 78th streets. Members of Florists' I^elegraph DelWery. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegfraph Orders. Albany. N. Y.— Eyres. 106 State St. Albany. N. Y. — Banker's. Boston, Mass. — Thos. F. Galvln. Inc. Boston. Mass. — Penu, The Florist, Brooklyn, N, Y. — Hugo H. Jabn. Brooklyn, N. Y.— Joseph Trepel. Brooklyn, N. Y. — James Weir. Inc. Brooklyn, N. Y.— The Long Island Floral Co. Buffalo. N. Y.— S. A. Anderson. 440 Main St. Chicago— Alpha Floral Co., 148 S. Wabash. Cliicago — Central Floral Co.. 132 N. State St. Chicago — Friedman, 522 S. Michigan Blvd. Chicago— C. Frauenfelder. 3343 W. Madison St. Chicago — Heischman. Railway Exchange Bldg. Chicago — A. Lange, 77-79 E. Madison St. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist. 2221 W. Madison. Chicago— G. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI, Cincinnati. 0. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati. O.— Hardesty & Co. Cincinnati, O. — H. W. Sheppard. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland. C— Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland, O.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo.— Pikes Peak Floral Co. Dallas. Tes. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton. O.— Matthews. The Florist. Dayton, O. — J. W. Rodgers. Denver. Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — Central Floral Co.. 35 Broadway Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn.— Duluth Floral Co. El Paso, Tex. — Potter Floral Co. Grand llapids, Mich. — Grand Baolds Floral Co. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith. Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt. Hartford, Conn. — Geo. G. McClunle. Kansas City, Mo. — W. J. Barnes. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas Citv. Mo. — Wm. L. Bock Flower Co. La Crosse. Wis. — John A. Salzer Seed Co, Lincoln. Neb.— C. H. Frey. Lincoln. Neb. — Frey & Frey. Los Angeles. Calif.— O. C. Saake. Los AnKClca- Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson, Louisville, Kv. — August K. Baumer. Louisville, Ky.— The F. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewlld Greenhouses. Milwaukee, Wis.— J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. Montreal, Que., Can. — The Dominion Floral Co. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark. N. J. — Bergerow's. Newark, N. J.— The Eosery Floral Co. Newark. N. J.— Philips Bros. Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson. New Orleans. La. — Metalrle Ridge Nursery Co. New Orleans, La. — Chas. Eble. New Orleuns, La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New York — 'The Aphrodite Co. New York— Astoria Florist, 2188 Broadway. New York — A. T. Bunyard, 413 Madison Ave. New York — H, H. Burns, 509 Madison Ave. New York— N. Chrlstatos. 1028 Sixth Ave. New York — Dard's. 44th and Madison Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York— John D. Flessas, 605 Columbus Ave, New York — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Guido, Inc., 595 Lexington Ave. New York — Hession. New York — KottmiUer. New York — Malandre Bros. New York — J. G. Papadem Co. New York — A. B. Cazan. New York — Max Schling. New York— Thos. P, Galvln, Inc. New York— G. E. M. Stumpp. Omaha. Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Famum St. Omaha. Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Paterson. N. J. — Edwiud Sceery. Philadelphia. Pa.— Charles H. Grakelow. Plillaiieliihai, Pa. — J. J. Harbermehl's Sons. Pittsburgh. Pa.— Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co. Pittsburgh. Pa.— Mrs. E. A. Williams. Rockford. 111.— H. W. Buckbee. Roanoke. Va. — Fallon. Florist. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons. Salt Lake City. Utah— Miller Floral Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Seattle. Wash. — Rosala Bros. Shebovgan. Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. Stamford. Conn. — Quality Flower Shop. St. Louis. Mo.— F. H. Weber. St. Louis, Mo. — Grimm & Gorly. St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson. Tacoma. Wash. — California Florists. Terre Haute. Ind. — J. G. Helnl & Sons. Toledo. O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Washington, D. C. — Blacklstone. Inc. Washington, D. C. — Geo. H. Cooke. Washington, D, C. — Louise Flower Shop. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Comer Broadway and Gratiot Avoiiis. Artistic Designs. High firade C nt Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph DellTery. if ention (As Amerioan Floriat ichen toritiiw Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Farnum St. iso^^^d'Tfiaj Member of Florist*' Telegraph DallTnT. Dunlop's Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable floriat. Only the Best 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere In Canada and guaraJitee safe arrival. Flowers DellTered AnTwhen. Phone, 1952 Bedlord HUGO H. JAHN FIXJRIST 710 Nostrand Avetene Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. T. Brooklyn Representative of National Floral Corporation. Philadelphia, Pa. Cha$. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Cnmberland Member of Florists' Telegraoh Dellverr. New York G:E.M. STUMPP 761 riFTH AVINUE Member of Florists' Tblegraph Delivery. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Famam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Telegraph DellTMT. Washington, D. C. — Gude Bros. Washington, D. C— Geo. C. Shaffer. Wllkes-Barre. Pa.— A. W. B. Evans. Worcester. Mass. — LlttleBeld, Florist. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Show. Yonkers N. Y.— New York Floral Co. 1920. The American Florist. 29 Best Flowers Best Service Chicago's Leadinf; Florist Railway Exchange Bldg. Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST NINE STORES. *"«ore- 334 Lewis Ave. Telefrraph onlera delivered to all parts of New York City. Brooklyn and Ix)DK Island. Member of Florists' Telefcratih Deliverr. ^DonanniRinnnDnnniiHHtiinniniininiiimtnnmm Cincinnati^ O. HARDESTY & CO. 150 East Fourth Street THE BECT THAT GROWS. EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. J ''^niiinminiiniiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiuuDi^ Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Kochester PUoiie 500. Long Dlst. Bell ph. 2189 Members of riorists' Telegraph Delivery. Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A, Ileliil.) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Fhonei. 627. Special attention to mail and tele^apb orders. Member of Florists* XeleRraoh BeliTery. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goidenson Cut Flower Jlerchants We BOllcl". telegraph orders. Regular trade dlsct. 229 WEST THIRD STREET BuflFalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street ADdet;ioa iervice meanB fresh. sturdy stock KDd promptdeliveries in BufIalO,Lockport Niagara Falls and Western New Yorl£ Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Kansas City, Mo. Kansas and Western Missouri. Up-to-date Service. F. T. D. Est. 1890. Mention the American Florist when writing J. W. RODGERS KIkV Building. 4 Sontli Jefferson Strec Telegraph orders for Da.vton will receive our immediate and careful attention. No order for less than $3.00 accepted for delivery. All orders for lesi than this amount will be absolutely refused. ^ l_j I y-» \f\f\ Send your telegraph orders to us for ^' ' l^'T^'J'-' delivery in Chicago and vicinity. 146 S. WABASH AVE. Member of F. T. D. Mention the American Florist when writing EDWARD Passaic, N. J. F. T. SCEERY D. Paterson, N. J. Send your Orders for Chicago -j.'.t All orders carefully filled St,' under the supervision ol GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member of Florists' Te'.errravh Delivery. New York. BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Bioadway, S. E. cor. 72(1 St. Phone Columbus 5468. Branch: 840 ^Vestcheste^ Ave.. Bronx. Fbone: Intervale 4990. Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Conneeticnt Ave at N. St.. N. W. Miss liOnise W. Daugherty, Proprietress Phones — Franltlin 3579, 3841. 3842. Member of ilorists' Telegraph Delivery. eet. Dayton, 0. Alba7iy, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 106 STAIE STRbET E. W. PEARSON 38 State Street, Newburyport. Mass. Covers All New England Points Tacoma, Wash. California Eiorisfs will take care of all telegraphic orders. Hession Madison Ave. and 76 St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PREMISES Plant Specialists p-oncsjigfi ^Lenei Member of Florists' Telegraph Deliverr. Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Retail Member of Florista' Teleffraph DeliTerr. Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph orders carefully filled. 138-140 Fourth St., East Denver, Colo. yhc Park B. E. GIIUS, PrtsdcnL i lOrCli wO* E. P. NEIMAN. SmtluT. Milwaukee, Wis. A'^ J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. itouall 437^39.41 Milwaukee St. MTIorral Members Florists' Teleeraph ^^11^ 11^ Delivery Association. 30 The American Florist. Jan. 17, STAMFORD, CONN. Quality Flower Shop 43 Atlantic Street Prompt Delivery Noroton, Darien, Norwalk, Bridgeport, Greenwich. Mention the American Florist when writing ORDERS IN OR AROUND PHILADELPHIA J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS Flowers and Service THE BELLEVUX-STRATFORD BROAD AT WALNUT STS. Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist tolien writing SALT LAKE CITY Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250,000 Square Feet of Modem Glass. Pirst-Class Stock and Service. Usual Discount. Mention the American Florist when writing Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER N, E:. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sta. Rowers delivered In City and State on abort notice. Member of Florists' TeleCTanh Delivery. Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR, Inc. FLORIST HZi Fulton St. cor. Pierrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual Rood care and prompt attention. Phones. 270 271 Main. Orders vrlll be care- fully cared lor b>- Michigan. HENRY SMITH wholesale and Retail Florists of Grand Rapids. Member of Florists' Teleirranh DelWerr. DULUTH FLORAL CO 200 miles io any di-ection. n||l MTU U|l||l Wearethecenterofthegreat UULUin, milllli Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior. Wis. Name Index to Betail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders, Alpha Floral Co., 146 S. Wabash Ave., Cblcaso. Anderson. S. A.. 440 Main, Buffalo, N. Y. Aphrodite Co.. The. New York. Astoria Florist, 218S Broadway, New York. Avenue Floral Co.. The. New Orleans. La. Baer. Julius. Cincinnati. O. Barnes. W, J.,. Kansas City, Mo. Bautner. August R., Louisville, Ky. Bergerow's, 746 Broad St.. Newark. N. J. Bramley & Sons. Cleveland. 0. Breitmeyer's Sons. John. Detroit, Mich, Buckbee. H. W., Kockford. 111. Bunyard. A. T.. 413 Madison Ave.. New York. Burns. H. H.. 509 Madison Ave.. New York. California Florist. Tacoma, Wash. Central Floral Co.. 132 N. State St.. Chicago. Central Floral Co.. 35 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Clarke's Sons. David. New York. Cooke. Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L., Washington. Danker's. Albany. N. Y. navd's. 44th and Madison Ave.. New York. Dominion Floral Co.. The. Montreal, Que., Can. Duluth Floral Co., Duluth, Minn. Dunlop's. 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St.. Toronto. Eble. Chas.. New Orleans, La. Evans. A. W. B.. Wilkes-Barre. Pa. Eyres. Ili6 State St., Albany. N. Y. Fallon, Florist. Roanoke, Va, Pleischman, Chicago. Fox, J. M. & Son, Inc.. Milwaukee, Wis. Frauenfeltler. C, Chicago. Freeman, Mrs. J. B., Toledo, O. Frey, C. 11., 1133 O St.. Lincoln. Neb. Frey & Frey, 1338 O St., Lincoln. Neb. Friedman. 522 S. Michigan Blvd.. Chicago. Galvin. Thos. F., Inc., New York and Boston. Gasser Co.. J. M.. Cleveland, O, Grakelow. Charles H., Philadelphia. Pa. Grnnd Rapids Floral Co.. Grand Kapids. Mich. Grimm & Gorly. St. Louis, Mo. Gude Bros., Washington. D. C. Guido, Inc. 595 Lexington Ave., New York. Habermebl's Sons. J. J.. Philadelphia, Pa. Hardesty & Co.. Cincinnati. O. Hart. Henry. Inc.. 1000 Madison Ave.. N. Y. Helnl & Sons, J. G.. Terre Haute. Ind. Henderson. Lewis, Omaha. Neb. IJess &. Swoboda. Omaha. Neb. Hession, Madison Ave. and 76th St., New York. Hollywood Gardens, Seattle, Wash. Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn. Idlcwild Greenhouses. Memphis. Tenn. Jahn. Hugo H.. Brooklyn. N, Y, Joy Floral Co.. Nashville, Tenn. Keller Sons, J. R.. Rochester. N. Y. Kottmlller. 426 Madison Ave.. New York. Lang Floral & Nursery Co.. Dallas. Tex. I.ange. A., 77-79 E. Madison St., Chicago. Littleflold Florist. Worcester. Mass. Long Island Floral Co.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Ix)uise Flower Shop, Washington. D. C. .MoClunie, Geo. G., Hartford. Conn. M;ilandre Bros., New York. Mangel. 17 E. Monroe St.. Chicago. Matthews, The Florist. Dayton, O. Matthewson. J. E.. Sheboygan. Wis. Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans. La. Miller Floral Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo, Newell. A., Kansas City, Mo. New York Floral Co.. Yonkers. N. Y. Papadem. J. G. Co.. 2953 Broadway, New York. Park Floral Co.. The. Denver. Colo. Pearson. E. W.. Newburyport. Mass. Penn. The Florist. Boston. Mass. Philips Bros., 938 Broad St.. Newark, N. J. Pikes Peak Flo. Co., Colorado Springs, Colo. Podesta & Baldocchl, San Francisco. Potter Floral Co.. El Pasoj Tex. Quality Flower Shop, Stamford, Conn. Randall's Flower Shop. Worcester. Mass. Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh. Pa. Rock. Wm. L., Flower Co., Kansas City, Rodgers, J. W., Dayton, O. Rosery Floral Co,. The. Newark, N, J. Rosaia Bros., Seattle, Wash. Saake. O. C, Los Angeles. Cal. Salzer Seed Co., ,Tohn A.. La Crosse, Wis, Schiller, The Florist. 2221 W. Madison. Chicago. Schling. Max. 786 Fifth Ave.. New York. Sceery. Edward. Passaic. N. Y. Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Floris\' when writing Kansas City, Mo. FL ORIS T Established over 30 jrears. 1122 Grand Avenue. Mention the American Florist when writing Lang Floral & Nursery Co. 1214 Main Street, Dallas, Tez&ft. Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Texas. Oklahoma, I»uisiana, New Mexico. No orders too large, none too small. Member of Florists' Tele&raph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists' Telegraph DeliverT. Mention the American Florist when writing Rockford, III. H. W. BUCKBEE. Mention the American Florist when writinii LITTLIiFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Mention the American Florist when irrltJna El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when wHHnp Sceer.v. Edward, Paterson, N. J. Schlatter. Wm. & Son, Springfield, Mass, Schmidt, Chas. L., Harrisburg, Pa. Shnffer. Gen. C, Washington, D. C. Sheppard, Henry W., Cincinnati. O. Smith & Fetters Co., Cleveland. O. Smith Co., A. W,, Pittsburgh, Pa. Smith. Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich. Stumpp, G. E. M.. New York. Trepel, Joseph. Brooklyn, N, Y, Walker Co.. The F.. Louisville. Ky. Weber. F. H.. St. Louis. Mo. Weir. James. Inc.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Williams, Mrs. E, A.. Pittsburgh, Pa. Wittbold Co.. G.. 745 Buckingham PI., Cheo. Wolfskin B<-os. & M. Goldenson, Los Angeles. 1920. The American Florist. 31 Mention the American Florist when writing Yonkers, N. Y. New York M Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway Mention the American Florist when writing .•.V.FLOWERS.-.V. 522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD.. Aadiloriiim Amei, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 RACE STREET Successor to the H I L L FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity, BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in the City. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Member of Florists* TeloRravh Deliverr. Mention the American Florist when writing CHARLES L SCHMIDT 313 Market St., Harrisburg, Pa. Night and day eervlcre In all Central Pennsylvania. Mention the American Florist tohen toriting CHICAGO DETROIT Central Floral Co. 11^!^':^%^-^^^'''' lli'.^t Mimi' III l.iill, filim and mU'iliili'K UTrliory Mcmbor of I-'lurL^ts' Toleeraph Uellrerj. Mention the American Floritt when writing Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asi'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Hemher of Florists' leleeraph Delivery. Orders In or around WASHINGTON. D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 2^-226 Grand Avenue Mail or telegrapbic orders i)romptly and most carefully executed. liiiBiiaiitinniiwiiiiiinwi§ I WASHINGTON, D. C. | 1 GEO. H. COOKE I I iriorlst I I Connecticut Avenue and L Street | iiilliiiKiiwiniiaiiHiiHiaiiiiiiiBi[.iiniiiaiiiliii.iiai:wnBii:iaiminii]|iimiaiiiS Washington, D. C. BUCKiSTONE,i«c 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service Los Angeles, Calif. '^w^ i O. CSAAKE FLORIST V/e Solicit Telegraph Orders. sC Regular Trade Discount, "j 2 15 W. FOURTH STREET Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNA & SONS will fill your or- ders for Designs and Cut Flowers In Michigan. New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd St. *Phone, Columbus 6883 The nanie"Malundre Hrolhers" on a box of flowers is a Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. La Crosse, Wis. Send your orders for flowers for de- livery in this city and vicinity to JohnA.SalzerSeedCo. Quality and Service Assured. LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Kember of Florists' Telegraph DellTuy. hKof Newark, N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Prompt Deliieriej lo any lown or cilT Telephone williio 1 SO miles of Newark, Market 494 "WE NEVER SLEEP" GREENHOUSES nlGHiplllS, IBIllli 89 South Main St. "Up-to-theMinute" Service and Biecutlon. Every Flower in Season Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1012 Grand Avenne Member of riort8f8' Telegraph Delivery. CHICAGO florist n C.MONROE ST. Member of Florists' Telesranh Delivery. For St. Louis. WIRE Grimm & Gorly 32 The American Florist. Jan. 17, ff= =% The Seed Trade Amertcan Seed Trade Association. E. 0. Dungan, PhiUdelphla, P»., Presi- dent; VVm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue. S. E., Cleve- land, O., Secretary-Treasurer. The thirty-eighth annual meeting will be held at Milwaukee. Wis., June 22-24, 1980. The price of bags at Chicago, Janu- ary 14, was $60. Potatoes in Chicago went to .$.j.O(j per 100 pounds, January 9. Visited Chicago : Morrell Gihon Lion, of Fosgate & Lion, Mt. View, Calif. PHILADELPHIA, PA. — David Burpee, of the W. Atlee Burpee Co., has returned from the south. Alex. Setterberg, of the Everette R. Peacoclt Co., Chicago, is at Fowler, Ind., this week on catalogue worli. ROCKFORD, III. — H. W. Buclcbee is running full page advertisements in the farm papers, offering "Full of Life" seeds. THE Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C, has just issued Farmers' Bulletin No. 1060. entitled "Onion Diseases and Their Control." 24 pages, illustrated. Beans. — White field seed beans were $7.75 per 100 pounds at Chicago. Janu- ary .3; Baltimore, $8.00; Minneapolis. $8.40. Average price for the United States the same date in 1919, $6.(K>. Visited Salt Lake City : L. W. Wheeler and Mrs. Wheeler, of the Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co., Gilroy, Calif., en route east; C. C. Massie, of North- rup. King & Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Toledo, O. — Clover was active, Janu- ary 12, opening l.^ cents higher than the closing price, January 10. with cash offered at $33.30. Timothy was steady with cash, 1919, at $6,171/2. January $6,171/2. March $6.27'/2, April $6,271/2 and May, $0.27%. OxiON Sets in the Chicago district have been moving lively the past week, by reason of the fine shipping w-eather, and excellent condition of the sets. Prices are advancing, $3..~i0 being asked for colors and $4.00 for whites in car- lots, prompt shipment. Flax Seed Yield. — Wisconsin has for several years claimed first rank in the yield of flaxseed to the acre. According to the state bureau of crop estimates, the five-year average yield is 10.7 bush- els to the acre. In 1919. the 5.<50O acres grown in the state averaged lO^A bush- els. In 1918, the acreage was 4,200 and the average yield 11 bushels. New York. — The Peter Henderson & Go's farm, Jersey City, N. J.. 12 acres or more, which has been conducted as a trial ground, has been purchased by the Federal Shipbuilding Co., which will erect thereon, houses for its employes. The price paid has not been stated. This is a separate property from that where the greenhouses are located. Cataixxsues would be classified as third-class mail under a bill which has been introduced in Congress by Repre- sentative Steenerson of Minnesota, chairman of the house committee on the postofBce. At the present time such publications are mailable as parcel post matter, and it is believed that the post- office department would derive a greatly Increased revenue from this business if the third-class rate was applied. Railroad and Express Claims. The interstate commerce commission has decided that railroads and express companies cannot protect themselves from liability for damages on their claimed legal limitation of two years and one day. The commission holds that suit may be filed within six months after claim is definitely declined by the railroad, even though it is beyond the two-year period. Illinois Plant Quarantine. Governor Lowden, of Illinois, has is- sued a proclamation dated January 2, 192U, declaring it will be unlawful on and after January 20, 1920, to import into or within the state of Illinois, corn, broom corn, celery, dahlias, chrysan- themums, gladioli and geraniums grown in the states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New York, on account of infestation by the European corn borer. Seed Testing at Ohio University. Seed testing demonstrations for farm- ers will be given during farmers' week, January 26-30, at the Ohio State Uni- versity, Columbus, two hours each day being devoted to the work. Persons intere.sted are requested to register in advance. The demonstrations include germination tests of grass and clover seed and identification of grass seeds; identification of legume and weed seeds, and practice in testing. Seed Analysis by Illinois Dept. of Agrl. Albert C. Wilson, chief seed analyst of the Illinois department of agricul- ture, Springfield, in a recent communi- cation, reports that the work of analyz- ing samples of seed is proving very satisfactory. A small percentage of the samples sent to the department are fotmd to contain too large a propor- tion of noxious weed seeds, therefore, are unsalable for seeding purposes. The seeds represCTited by some of the Pieters-Wheeler Seed company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondence Solicited. -'iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimniiiiiiiiiiii): I THE W. G. PRESSING I SEED COMPANY 1 NORWAiK, OHIO. \ I —— Growers Exclusively of ^— | I Sweet Corn Seed| rill iHiiiiill liilllltltiniinMHllllllllinil 11111 1 Illlllllir unsalable samples have been recleaned, and the second sample analyzed. A great many others sent in. contain quite large percentages of inert matter and weed seeds, and most probably were taken from seeds which had not been recleaned after coming from the huUer. Attention is called to the fact that all samples submitted should be from seed that has been given as thorough a cleaning as possible, because the analy- sis will determine whether it is salable or not. Many of the samples received for analysis are too small to make a proper report possible. All persons sending in samples should endeavor to have at least 12 teaspoonfuls, which is equivalent to two ounces, the amount required. Unless the correct amount is sent, the sample will be held until the additional quantity is furnished. thus causing several days' delay and additional work for the office. Care should be exercised that containers will not become broken in the mails.A little cotton sack, tied at the top, with tag attached, is one of the best methods for forwarding such samples. Such packages, if marked "Seeds," are mail- able as third-class matter, at the rate of two ounces for one cent, if no writing is put inside. All writing in regard to the sample should be sent by letter. Catalogfues Received. Robert Buist Co.. Philadelphia, Pa., garden guide; Currie Bros. Co., Milwau- kee, Wis., seeds; George Tait & Sons. Norfolk, Va., seeds; Wood, Stubbs & Co., Louisville, Ky., seeds; Chris. Reu- ter. New Orleans, La., seeds; Jelle Roos, Milton, Mass., gladioli; Jackson & Per- kins Co., Newark, N. Y., nursery stock; Geo. S. Woodruff, Independence, la., gladioli. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. The Best Color Chart PRICE $1.00 POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Bl Grower for the WhoUsnle Tr:ulo Only. OxioN. Lettuce. Carrot, MXX C I n W\ Parsnip. Parsley, Celery. Endive. Salsify. Named AND MiSBD ■ *■ ^ ■ ** ■■ grasdiflgra AND Spencer Sweet Peas AND Sunflower. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA COHipany t920. The American Florist. 33 We are headquartera for the BEST OF EVERYTHING in VEGETABLE SEEDS with our Stock Seed Farms at Grass Lake, Mich., and our growing stations In every part of the United States where «eed» are grown successfully, all In charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN and VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest qnalitj'. W^' Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for future delivery. "Tp® JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., CAMBRIDGE, N. Y. JAMES VICK'S SONS Groirera 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 aty Uncle Sam Cannot Pay fcr Lost Seed. The United States postofBce depart- ment, after deliberating since April, 1918, has acknowledged in a communi- cation from the third assistant post- master general that it owes the Robert Buist Company, seed growers, Philadel- phia, Pa., $G.50, but really cannot pay it until congress makes an appropria- tion. On April 10. 191S. the Robert Buist Company mailed a package of seeds valued at p't.'iO. which was in- sured accordingly. But the seeds were never delivered. Eighteen months' correspondence be- tween the seed grower and the postolEce department has resulted in a letter from the department in which the claimant is informed that his claim has been ap- proved, but that the firm will have to wait for the money a while longer. The communication, commonly known as a form letter, signed by Third Assistant Postmaster A. M. Dockery's own rubber stamp, follow s : "Returned with the information that the claim in question has been approved in favor of your company for $C.50, but that payment cannot be made at this time, as there is no money available for that purpose. "A i-equest for additional funds has been submitted to congress, and as soon as practical after an appropriation is made, a warrant in settlement of the claim will be mailed to the payee; there- fore, further correspondence on the sub- ject is imnecessary. — Philadelphia Pub- lic Ledger. Grass and Clover Seed Prices. The following were the wholesale prices in dollars per 100 pounds on tim- othy, Kentucky blue grass, red top and red clover, at principal points of dis- tribution, Jan. 3. 1020. as given by the Government Market Reporter of Jan- uary 10. 1020: Ky. Timo- Blup Red Red thy Grass Top Clover New York . . . $l.-!..'i.) $2S.OO $19.50 $50.00 TtalHmnre .... l.f.15 2fi.OO 20.00 62.60 Richmond .... 13.00 27.00 20.00 62.76 Buftalo 13.25 26.25 19.76 62.00 Toledo 13.26 27.50 21.00 62.60 Louisville 13.00 28.00 22.00 63.00 Chicago 12.50 28.00 19.00 51.60 Minneapolis .. 13.00 .... 22.00 63.00 St. Louis 13.26 31.00 20.00 53 00 Kansas City... 14.00 28.50 20.50 53,60 Denver 13.00 29.00 22.00 .... Sale Lako City 13.60 29.00 .... 52.60 Seattle 17.00 35.00 25.00 56.00 Memphis 13.00 23.60 56.00 Average for the tTnited States same date 1919 $11.10 $22.25 $14.25 $12.65 SEND FOR 1920 Florists' and Market Gardeners' Catalog NOW READY TO MAIL EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO. 4013 Milwaukee Ave., ( Near Irvlng park Blvd. i CHICAGO Salvia or Scarlet Sage We have just completed harvesting our own Bloomsdale Farm Grown, crop 1919, Salvia or Scarlet Sage. We offer yon this exceptionally good strain, and high vitality seed, of the following varieties : Salvia Splendens or Clara Bedman, Salvia Bonfire, 1 lb., $30.00 per lb.; 5 lbs. and over, $25.00 per lb. Net, 60 days, 2% off 10, f. o. b. Bristol, Pa., if unsold on receipt of order, as we did not have a large crop. D. Landreth Seed Company, Es.awis&%84 Bristol, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Seed Growers L. l. IVIUKjL tf LU. San Francisco, Calif. GROWERS OF SELECTED STOCKS OP Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Carrot, Sweet Peas, Etc. Western Seed & Irrigation Go. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES: Cucumber, Muskmelon and Watermelon, Pumpkin, Summer and Winter Squash, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. Write for .Spec al Contract and Spot Prices. Office .^nfl Warehouse, Growing Station. FREMONT, NEB. ROCKY FORD, COLO. J. Bolgiano & Son CAREFUL SEED GROWERS AND SEED DIS- TRIBUTORS FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS. Write for oar 1920 Special Catalogue to Market Gardeners and Florists. Pratt & Light Sts., BALTIMORE.MD. 34 The American Florist. Jan. 17, Sweet Peas, Asters, Zinnias, Nasturtiums ^ BODGER'S NE'W GIANT DAHLIA-FLOWERED ZINNIA. And Other FLOWER SEEDS Now is the time to place Contract Orders for 1920 Crop We Also Grow Vegetables : TOMATO, BEANS, LEHUCE and Other California Specialties John Bodger& Sons Go. Contract Seed Growers Los Angeles, California :;: For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send yonr Inqulrlea to HURST & SON 152 Houndsdltch LONDON, - - ENGIiAJJD The Premier British Wholesale and ETxportlDg Seed House. 75 TEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION Waldo Rohnert GILROY. CAl,. WHOIiESAIjE SEED GROWER Specialties: Beet, Carrot, Elndlve, Lettuce, Onion and Radisli. Correspondence Solicited. TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CAL,IFORNIA THE C. HERBERT COY SEED CO. VAliI^EY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS C^3cumbe^, Huskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin. Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn. Wait for Wholesale KELWAY'S SEED CATALOGUE FOR 1920 before placing your order. The most favorable prices of the year. If not received wire or write KELWAY & SON, seKo^^^rs. Langporl, England ®.c;^Mseiai^ ^cio. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST SAN FRANCISCO "^'^ *°f "^.^.c.LT'''''^" CALIFORNIA i. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm. Send your inquiries to The W. W. BARNARD CO 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago 1D20. The American Florist. 35 We Are Growers of Gladiolus Bulbs AND NOW IS THE TIME TO FILL YOUR EMPTY BENCHES or Plant Between Your Car- nations as a Catch Crop. 'T'HIS season's Bulb Crop on our Michigan Farms was first-class. The giant cut spikes we showed at the S. A. F. Detroit Ex- hibition dominated the show, and in size and foliage were double the size of the average exhibits there. The harvest has put into our warehouse a big stock of bulbs in which our "first siZC" grade showed a strong percentage of "OVCrS," many bulbS front r^4 to 2 inches in diameter. Bulbs for forcing under glass are carefully selected for this purpose. Following prices are for January only; Per 1000 Mrs. Francis King, First size $25.00 Mrs. Francis King, Medium size 20.00 Chicago White, First size 33.00 Chicago White, Medium size 28.00 Augusta, First size 32.00 Augusta, Medium size 27 00 America, First size 27.00 America, Medium size 22.00 Halley, First size 35.00 Halley, Medium size 30.00 Europe, First size 65.00 Europe, Medium size 60.00 Niagara, First size 50.00 Niagara, Medium size 4500 Panama, First size 47.00 Panama, Medium size 38.00 Mrs. Frank Pendleton, First size 50.00 Mrs. Frank Pendleton, Medium size 45.00 Schwaben, First size 60.00 Schwaben, Medium size 55.00 Primulinus Sunbeam, First size 60.00 We are in position to quote all Florists, Seedsmen and amateurs who are interested in GladiOlUS, either for counter trade, for out- door planting, or for the home garden. Of several leading kinds we can supply planting stock, white bulbs under one inch and small black bulblets by the bushel. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, SSwtr. CHICAGO WHITE. MRS. FRANK PENDLETON. 36 The American Florist Jan. 17. Lily of the Valley Order Now FOR ST. VALENTINE'S DAY Best Holland Pips $25.00 per 1000. Bruns' Special Early Forcing $35.00 per 1000. Bruns' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand $45.00 per 1000. H. N. BRUNS, 3040 W. Madison St., Chicago The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Mjlfnrri nnnn Montana. Idaho. Washington. millUIU,UUIlM GARDEN SEED Beet. Sweet Corn. Garden Beans, Onion Sets and Sweet Potatoes In variety. Also other Items of the short crop of this past season, as well u a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted 7oa npoD application to S. D. WOODRUFF k SONS, 82 Dey St., NEW YORK and ORANGE, CONN. GRASS SEEDS H. A. PETERSEN, Ltd. SEED MERCHANTS Brisbane, Queensland, Australia are Exporters of Rhodes Grass. Paspalum Grass. Soadan Grass. Couch. Prairie Grass. Red Top Grass. Correspondence Invited. Mention the American Florist when loriting GEORGE R. PEDRICK & SON PEDBIOKTOWN, N. J. Pepper, Ens riant. Tomato. Okra, Asparagus. Bbobarb. Celery. Spinach. Beet, Onion. Beans. Cabbage. Cauliflower. Sweet Com and Vine Seeds. Correspondence Solicited. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS Mention the American Florist when writing Special Prepared Hyacinths for Christmas Flowering Order your next year's supply now, from Segers Brothers, ^td., bulbSers Lisse, Holland Ltd., BULB GROWEI Prices on application RODTZABN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Oallf. Swilt P»a and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Grower* of full Hat of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High-Grado Seed. TOMATO. Pepper. Eireplant. Squash. Pumpkin. Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Com on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED 1920. The American Florist 37 RUB RUM LILIES :b u Y^ IV o v^ A few cases of Hardy Lilies planted now will come in very handy, for they will bloom at the time when flowers are scarce. These flowers last longer than any others you can use .in a floral piece. They improve the character of the floral design when used with other flowers. We offer for immediate shipment the following varieties: Rubrum, Album, Magnificum and Auratum. Sizes: 7-9,8-9,9-10,9-11,10-11 and 11-12. The quality of our Lily Bulbs cannot be surpassed. We positively assure you that these bulbs have been properly cultivated to produce the best bulbs for florists' forcing. This type of Lily in Japan grows wild, and during the war very few were cultivated for export purposes; so when our Mr. Miller arrived in Japan, and knowing of the scarcity, he immediately purchased fields that had been cultivated To produce a good Hardy Lily, it is necessary to gather the bulbs in the mountains, where they grow wild, and then cultivate them for a season or two in open land. This method improves the quality and has long been practiced by the Japanese growers. Very few are available th's season, so we can expect many uncultivated Lily Bulbs. In trusting US With yOUr order, you assure yourself of the best cultivated bulbs from the Orient. American Bulb Co 172 North Wabash Ave., Chicago LILIUM FORMOSUM 7 to 9 and 9 to 10 in. Lilium Multinorum, ' tofiiind 9 tu 10 in. Lilium Multidorum Giganteum, T to 9 u\. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS Begonia Gracilis Luminosa. Dracaena Indivisa. Salvia Zurich. Smllax Seed. Prict'S on application. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay Street, thru to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist when writing THE J.G.ROBINSONSEEDCO, WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY FOKD. COLOnADO. Contract growers of Cucumbers. Cantaloupe, Watermelon. S^iuasb and Pumpkin Seed; Suear, Flint and Field Seed Corn. Mention the American Florist when writing I BURPEE'S SEEDS I I Philadelphia | = Wbolesale Price List for Florists = = and Market gardeners. g %iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiii[[nii[niiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiin# Mention the American Florist when writing IVIicheirs Flower Seeds ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED GREENHOUSE GROWN 1000 seeds $ :!.r>0 I 10.000 seeds J30.00 5000 seeds , 1(5 So 2r>,0UO seeds 68.75 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI SEED 1000 seeds »0.75 i 10,0i:0 seeds ,'.000 seeds 3.00 | 25,000 seeds LOBELIA Tr. pkt Crystal Palace Compacta, dwinf blue $0.30 Barnard's Perpetual tTrailing) .30 Crystal Palace Speciosa (Trailing^ 20 Sapptlire (TruilinK), deep blue 40 CENTAUREA Per 1000 seeds Oz. Canoidissima Jo.40 12.00 Gjmnocarpa 15 .50 PETUNIA H tr pkt. Tr. pkt. Grandiflora, fringed $0.30 $0 50 Ruffled Giants 30 .50 California Giants .30 50 Monslrosus (Michell's; 60 l.oo SALVIA Tr. pkt. Oz. America or Globe of Fire $0.50 $4 00 Bonfire .4i 2.5) Zurich M 4 00 Splendens 25 1.50 VERBENAS Tr pkt. Mammoth Fancy Blue ..$D.30 Mammith Fancy Pink 30 Mammoth Fancy Scarlet 30 Mommoth Fancy Striped .30 Mammoth Fancy White 3il Mammoth Fancy Mixed .30 VINCA Alba .15 Alba Pura .15 Rosea 15 Mixed .15 ( 5.50 . 12.50 Oz. $2.00 1.75 .75 Oz. $1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1. 00 .75 .75 .75 .60 Also all other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. Send for Our Wholesale Price List if you do not receive a copy. HENRy F. MICHELL CO., 518 Matket St., Philadelphia, Pa. R. & N. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, France Specialties: Beets. Mangoes, Carrots. Cabbages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips. Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing Seed Packets FLOWER SEED SIZKS TO CATALOG ENVELOPES — RETURN ENVELOPES Brown Bag Fillin g Machine Co. FITCHBURG. JLISS., U. S. A. Mention the American Florist when writing 38 The American Florist, Jan. 17, Glidiolus for Forcing Strictly first size bulbs. \}4. inch and up. Per 100 1000 America, pink $3.60 $30.00 Autumn Queen, light yellow, red throat 4.00 35.00 Brenchleyensls, scarlet. 2.76 26.00 Chicago White 3.76 36 00 Francis King, s.;arlet.... 3.26 28.00 Halley, salmon 4.00 .S5 00 Mrs. frank Pendleton.. 6 00 56.00 Myrtl* 7.60 70.00 Niagara, yellow 4.25 40.00 Panama, pink 6.00 46.00 Peace, white 4 26 38.00 Schwaben, yellow 7.00 66.00 Princeps red 6.60 60.00 A. Henderson & Co. 166 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Yokohama Nursery Co. LTD. Woolworth Building, NEW YORK CITY IMPORTERS Japanese Rulbs, Plants and Seeds Columbus, 0. TRADE AFFEfTED BY COED WEATHEE. Owing to severe weather which pre- vailed during- the past weelt. some branches of the florist business were not as active as formerly. This af- fected the transient trade moe especi- ally, as people did not come down town as much as usual. On the other hand, th<^re was a good demand for all kinds of flowers for parties and recep- tions. The social season is now in full swing, and as a result, many recep- tions, -weddingrs and parties are sched- uled. This is relieving the situation and makes the volume of trade among down-town florists about normal. Fu- neral work has not been as active as heretofore. Flowers are coming into the market in good shape, and generally speaking, the supply is good. Trade is tending largely towards rose?:, sweet peas and n-iolets. Roses are plentiful and of extra good quality. Tliev are principally Ophelia, Russell. Columbia and Premier. They retail from .$4 to $10 per dozen, and the demand is good, even at the higher levels. Sweet peas are of fine quality and rather plentiful. They sell from l'< cents to .«2 per bunch. There is a limited supplv of carnations reported, with white and pink varieties predominating. The retail price is $o per dozen. Narcissus is rather plentiful with the demand extra good under the circumstances. The usual price is .$2 per dozen. Violets are in fine demand, and the supply is generally adequate. Prices are %1 per bunch or .S4 per hun- dred. Pot plants are becoming stronger now since the lioliday season is passing. They are largely cyclamens and prim- roses. All downtown stores look for an active trade during the remainder of January. Conditions for a gradual expansion of business are good, and preparations ,-ire being made for a large volume tmtil the beginning of Lent. J. W. L. Sbd.^.lia. Mo. — .Archias' Floral Co. luid a better holiday trade than a, year ago with prices 10 to 2." per cent advanced. There were only half enough roses, car- nations and violets to supply the de- mand and a limited offering of bulbous flowers. Dark weather affected quality. Increased prices and the limited supply of cut stock gave plant sales a boost over those of a year ago. * 2, * Buy Cannas now. There is no surplus of Canna Roots this season. ;|, % We divide from clumps same day order is received, insuring fresh * * plump roots, with two or three eyes. p^^. ^^^ p^^. ^^^^ * * Aiplionse Bouvier, deep cardinal, 5 to 6 ft $ 3.50 $30.00 * i| Beaute Poitevine, bright crimson scarlet, 3 % to 4 ft 3.50 30.00 % % City of Portland, deep glowing pink, 31/2 ft 10.00 90.00 * * Crimson Bedder, dazzling scarlet, 3% ft 3.50 30.00 % % David Hariim, bright scarlet, flower, bronze, foliage, % % 4 ft 3.50 30.00 * * Diilie of Marlborough, rich crimson maroon, 5 ft ... . 3.50 30.00 T % Florence Vauglian, yellow dotted red, 4 ft 3.50 30.00 4. * Gu.stave Guuipl'er, clear lemon yellow, 4% ft 4.50 40.00 "li * Hungaria, clear rose pink, 3% to 4 ft 6.00 50.00 J % Julius Kocli, blood red, 3 ft. . . 4.50 40.00 « * King Humbert, standard bronze leaf, 4 to 4 i^ ft. . . . 5.00 45.00 * i| Long Brancli, crimson bordered yellow, 5 ft 5.00 45.00 2 % Mad. Crozy, rosy scarlet, gilt edge, 31/2 ft 4.00 35.00 4 4» Meteor, the one best red, large flower, 4 ft 4.50 40.00 * ^ Mrs. Alfred Conard, silvery pink. 4 ft 12.00 100.00 % jjf Mrs. Kate Gray, orange shaded carmine, 6 ft 4.00 35.00 j * Orange Bedder, "Tango tints" (orange and tan) 4 to T ^ 5 ft 5.00 40.00 4. .{t Papa Nard.v, deep carmine rose, 4 ft 5.00 40.00 * * I'rince Wild, rich crimson, 4 ft 4.00 35.00 T % Queen Cliarlotte, scarlet bordered yellow, 31/2 ft.. . I. . 5.00 45.00 4. * Ricliard Wallace, canary yellow, 5 ft 4.50 40.00 * I THE STORKS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio % * * Mention the American Florist when writing BULBS, ETC JAP. LILIES, Giganteum, Auratum, Rubrum, Melpomene, Roseum, Album, Magniflcum. VALLEY PIPS, forcing grade, Dutch or German. T. R. BEGONIAS, single, separate colors or mixed, two sizes. Write for prices specifically stating requirements. NcHUTCHISON & CO., thf import house. 95 Cliambers Street, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when tvriting Finest Quality Lily of the Valley Pips Ready for immediate delivery. For prices write Van IVIeeuwen ATegelaar, ^^^^rn^frTerhE/^^* Mention the American Florist when writing Hogewoning & Sons, Inc. Wholesale Bulb Growers and Importers 32 Broadway, Newr York Mention the American Florist when writing 19^0. The American Florist. 39 VAUGHAN'S GIANT PANSIES VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL PANSIES Vnuehnn's Interniitloiinl I'aiiHy Mixture was first of- ffi-ed by us in 18S9. We import from all the best Euro- pean sources. Each year has added to tlie quality of its llowers and variety of its colors. We buy every year novelties of known merit to improve the mixture: It is always complete, always the latest and always the best mixture. We add to all Pansy Mixtures which we now buy more than 50 per cent of the choicest named kinds obtainable, each in correct proportion. This is one of the Speelnlties that has established the reputation of Vaughans Flower Seeds, and one which we maintain most carefully. Trade pkt., 50c; ','s oz.. »1.50! '/^ oz., $5.00; oz., $10.00. Vauglian's Giant Pansy Mixture Embraces, besides all the separate shades and colors, five special strains not listed elsewhere, and which can only be had in this and our International 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., 50c; Vs oz,. 75c; oz. $5.00; Vi lb. $18.00. Vaughan's Cut Flower Mi.xture This mixture 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, who have realized big returns from the sale of fiowers. Pansies are as easily grown as violets, require less care and bring better results. Trade pkt., S5c; % oz., «0c; oz.. $4.00. New Early-Flowering Giant Pansies 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 the plants of the new strain bore from 3 to 5 of their giant flowers. Early Flowerins Giant White, Yellow, Light Blae, Dark Blue and Mixed (Four Colors). Trade pkt.. (500 seeds) 25c; V's oz., «0c; oz., $-1.00. PANSY-VAUGHAN'S 8IANT SORTS Trade pkt. $0.25 25 Adonis, light blue white center Auricula Colors, metallic shades Azure Blue Aurora, pure white without blotches.. Beaconslield, upper petal light lavender; lower ones deep rich purple Black, large true black Bugnot, shades of red, bronze and red- dish cardinal Cassier, 3 and 5 spotted, an Al strain. . Ulana, same color as Marechal Niel rose Emperor Francis Joseph, white violet blue blotch Emperor William, dark navy blue Fiery Faces, scarlet gold edge, yellow center Golden Queen, clear golden-yellow, flowers medium size Indigo King, indigo blue Madame Ferret, lovely shades of pink and rose 25 Masterpiece — Giant Curled or Spencer. In reality the number of petals is the same as that in other Pansy flowers, but they are crimped and curled in such a fashion that the flowers appear double. The colors are superb, mostly red and brown shades 25 25 25 % oz. $0.45 .45 .45 .45 .40 .45 ..'lO .50 .45 .50 .45 .45 .00 OZ. $3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.S0 3.00 3.(!0 3.(iO 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.40 5.00 Trade pkt. Orchid-Flowered, mixed, the ground color of the flowers is light, the petals being marked with large brown blotches which diffuse into rays and veins towards the edge. .$0.25 Paris Market, an improved strain of Trimardeau, with better flowers and more compact habit Parisian Striped Phea.sant's Eye. sky blue edged, violet Pink, lovely shades of pink, same as Hydrangea President Carnot, five blotched white.. President McKinley, five blotched yellow Prince Bismarck, bronze and light brown Prince Henry Purple, very large, rich deep purple... Ruby Red Striped, mahogany striped and flaked white Trimardeau. mixed lb., $32.00 Violet Blue, a very pleasing shade.... Vulcano, red with dark blotch 25 ^Vhite, with dark eye. very large.... Yellow, with dark eye, immense flowers .25 %oz. .25 .$0.00 $4.00 25 .40 .2.w«»«««««««««««W4«5«S«*P Miscellaneous Plants Boston Ivy Clematis Paniculata Stirabs Raspberries, Blackberries Evergreens Ornamental Trees Perennials California Privet Hedge Japan Barberry Prices on request. Peter Botilender & Sons Tippecanoe City, Ohio ARRISONS' NURSERIE Fruit Trees Budded from Bearing Orcliards. Peach, ap- ple, pear. plum, cherry, quince, grape-vines, strawberry plants, ' raspberries, blackberries, ever- greens and shade trees. Catalog free. Harrisons' Nurseries, Box 39, Berlin, Md. Mention the American Florist when ioriting HiU's Evergreens BEST FOR OV£R HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now raady. The D. Hill Nursery Co. ETergrecQ SpedaGsts Ureest Growers in America Box 404, DUNDEE, ILL. Mention the American Florist wlien loHting Plant Propagation, Greenliouse and Nursery Practice. By M. G. Kalna. 342 pages, Illustrated. Price $2.00. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., OHIOAGO STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good hardy climber. Send for our list. Th„ pONARD a '"^ "JONES CO. Robeil Pyle, Pres. s WEST GROVE PENNA. AnL Winlzer. Vice-Pres. 1920. The American Florist. 43 Ready Reference Section. 12 CENTS, NET, PER LINE. ALYSSUM. Alyssum, Double Giant, 2-lnch. $2.00 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, N. Y. Alrssum. Double Giant, 2 In.. J2.00 per 100; $18. do per 1,000. Byer Bros.. Cbambersburg, Pa. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus Sprengcri, 2%-ln., $4.00 per 100. Byer Bros.. Cbambersburg. Pa. BEGONIAS. Begonias, tuberous rooted, single, in sepa- rate colors, scarlet, orange, yellow, rose and white, $15 per 100. A Henderson & Co., 106 N. VVabasb Ave., Chicago. BOXWOOD. CHOICE BOXWOOD SPRAYS . Write us today for prices on Fall and Winter deliveries. Best merchantable fancy tips Dwarf variety. Quality guaranteed. Satisfactory de- livery assured to all parts of U. S. A. and Canada. PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO.. 116-118 Seventh St. Pittsburgh. Pa. BULBS. BULBS Hardy lilies and Lilium GIganteums in stock for immediate shipment. THE W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-2.')5 W. Madison St. Chicago Dutch BuHbs. Single and doublet tulips, hyacinths. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement on front cover page of this issue. Wm. F. Kasting Co.. 563-570 Washington St.. Buffalo. N. T. Bulbs. Single and double hyacinths. Dar- win and single tulips. For prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this Issue. J. M. Thorbum & Co.. 53 Barclay St.. New York. Bulbs. Tulips and Lilium GIganteum. For sizes and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. S. S. Skldelsky & Co.. 50 Parlt Place. New York. CALCEOIiARIA. Calceolaria Hybrlda. choicest mixed, 2-ln., ready for shipt.. $9.00 per 100. Cash. BBILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo. Mich. CAIiENDULAS. Calendula Orange King. 2-In.. $2.00 per 100. Seedlings, $1.00 per 100. Byer Bros., Cbambersburg, Pa. CANNAS. Cannas. Gd strong divisions Per 100 King Humbert $5.00 Mrs. A. Conard 5.00 Gladiator 4.00 Crimson Redder 4.00 THE REESER PLANT COMPANY Springfield. Ohio. CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Fine Healthy Stock. Grown Rigtit! Packed Right! Priced Right! Sure to Please Tou Ready Now. White: 100 1000 Matchless $5.00 $45.00 Wliite Enchantress 5.00 45.00 White Wonder 5.00 45.00 l-iiik: Mi.ss Theo B.OO 45.00 T'ink Enchantress 5 00 46.00 Enchantress Supreme 6.50 60.00 Rn.se Pink Enchantress.... 5.00 45.00 Ward 6.50 65.00 N.Tncy 6.00 46.00 Alice 5.00 45.00 Rosette 6.00 46.00 Kod : Herald 5.00 45.00 Thenanthos 5.00 15.00 .\viator 6.00 45.00 Merry Christmas 5.00 46.00 Buy the Best! It Pays Order Promptly Big Demand M. C. aUNTERBF.RG. Wholesale Florist. 150 N. state St. Chicago Al CARNATION CUTTINGS. Growers all over the United States know from past experience that we always have the best Carnation Cuttings It is possible to produce. Get the best. — Order Here. 100 1.000 Mrs. C. W. Ward $4.60 $40.00 White Enchantress 4.50 40.00 Pink Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Matchless 4.60 40.00 Roper 4.50 40.00 Rosette 4.50 40.00 W'IBTOR BROS., L. D. Phone Randolph 2081. Chicago, 111. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. T.arge supply of fine, well-rooted, healthy and strong carnotion cuttings in the following varieties, ready for immediate delivery: lOO 1000 liose Pink Enchantress $4.50 $40.00 White Enchnatress 4.B0 40.00 Pink Enchantress 4.60 40.00 C. W. Ward 4.50 40.00 Aviator 4.50 40.00 Thenanthos 4.50 40.00 PETER KBINBERG, Wholesale Florist .W E. Randolph St. Chicago Carnation Cuttings. January, February and March delivery. Varieties: Beacon. Alice. Cot- tage Maid. Mrs. C. W. Ward and Matchless. .$6.00 per 100; $50 per 1,000. THE PARK FLORAL CO. Denver. Colo. SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Mail. EVERETTB R. PEACOCK CO., 4013 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Carnation Laddie, rooted cuttings. January and later delivery. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. A. F. Longren, 4249 W. Monroe St.. Chi- cago. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthf-mum Hamburg Late Pink. Rooted cuttings, SIO per 100, $160 per 1000; 2-in. pots. $18 per 100, $160 per IftOO. Wm. V. Kast:ne Co.. 568-570 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Chrysanthemum novelties for 1920. Prelimin- ary list free. Elm"r D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Jlich. CINERARIA. Cinerarias. Vaughan's Columbia, mixed, fine plants. 2-in., ready for shift. $4.00 per 100. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalama- zoo, Mich. CYCIiAMEN. CYCLAMEN — Strong, transplanted seedlings for January and February delivery; all leading varieties. $6.50 per 100; $60.00 per 1,000. PETER PEARSON. 5732 Gunnison St., Chicago. DAHLIAS. DAHLIAS FOR CUT FLOWBKS. Mixed colors and types. $3.00 per 100. Mixed types in separate shades, red, white, pink and yellow. $6.00 per 100. Good, strong, fleld- grown divisions. Cash with order or one-fourth deposit for reservations. StlUman's dahlias ar« world known. GEO. L. STILLMAN. Dahlia Specialist, Box A-20, Westerly, Rhode Island. PERNS. SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS AND ISIARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Mail. EnrERETTB R. PEACOCK CO., 401.3 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago Ferns, Pot grown; shipped without pots. Boston and Scottil, 4-in., $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per lOO. 5-ln.. $4.80 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. R. Vincent Jr. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. Perns. Victory. A new and valuable variety of Nephrolepls. For sizes and prices see ad- vertisement on front cover page of this Issue. P. R. Plerson, Tarrytown. N. Y. Boston ferns out of the bench ready for 6 and 8-inch pots. Come and see the stock and for prices. J. H. FIESSBR. North Bergen. N. J. Boston Ferns. 2M-ln.. fine pot-grown stock at $5.00 per 100; .M5.0O per lOOO. H. KLEIN- STARINK. 2331 Letterle Ave., LoulsviUe. Ky. Hardy ferns. Illustrated descriptive list mailed. Ludwig Mosback, Ferndale, Askov. Minn. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reterence Department, Write Us Atiout It 44 The American Florist. Jan. 17, GERANIUMS. Geraniums. Rooted cuttings. S. f. Nutt and Bnrhner, $20 per 1.000; Rlcard and Poltevtoe, $25 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. GliADIOM. GLADIOLI Reoorts from all over the world state that DIBN^R'S new Gladioli are the 'fS'^!,'- /"I^,' and most wonderful ever produced. Our new -t^r-a! S^d^flfe^s* ^f.lTe Ct ™ef^n%'e° Terlld!'^^"""" ""'^''" ^'^■^'^^'^C^Ufornla. Gladiolus bulbs. Flrst-dass stock from our Michigan farms. For varieties <"baKeB, celeries, parsley, pnrsnips. turnlpB. K'. A M. GodlDeau. Anscra. France. Seed. Flower and Garden seeds. Sweet pea. and nasturtium a specialty, Routzabn Seed Co.. Arroyo Qraiide. Calif. Seeds. Growers of selected stocks of onion, lettuce, radish, carrot, sweet pens, etc. C. 0. Morse 4 Co.. Snn Francisco. Calif. Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and market Knrdeners. The W, Atlee Burpee Co.. rhlladclpbia. Pa. Seeds. Tomato, crown for the wholesale seed trade. Ilaven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. Seed, For the wholesale trade only. Braslan Seed Growers' Co. San Jose, Calif. Seed. Flower. veRetable and farm. Whole- sale only. Kelway, l>anf:port. Ehigland. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Fish Seed Co.. Carplnterla, Calif, Garden Seeds. All varieties. I. N. Simon A Son. 438 Market Street. Philadelphia. Pa. Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co.. Grand Rapids. Mich. Seeds which succeed. Get quotations from landreth. Bristol. Pa. Sweet corn seed. Grown exclusively by the W. C. Pressing Seed Co.. Norwalk, Ohio, SMELAX. Smilax. Strong, thrifty plants from 3-In. pots, $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000, Will exchange for ferns or other useful greenhouse stock, RUSSELL KILBODRN, CUnton. N. Y. Smllax. Extra good, strong. well-rooted plants. From 2-ln. pots. $2.00 per 100: $18.00 per 1000. Elmer Rawllngs, Allegany, N. Y. STOCK WANTED. Wanted — Bench roses, following varieties: Killarney Pink, Queen and Brilliant: Hadley. Richmond. liberty. Maryland. Sunburst. IToosier and American Beatitv. Shawyer. Mock. Kaiserin and Columbia, State price. ROSE HILL .VIIRSERIES. New Rocbelle. N. Y. STRAWBERRY PLANTS. STRAWBERRY PLANTS. 75 varieties. Also a complete stock of other fruits, ornamentals, etc. Catalog with wholesale prices sent to florists. L. G. TINGLE. 102 Railroad Ave., Pittsville, Md, VEGETABLE PLANTS. SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS' AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Mail, BVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO. 4013 Milwaukee Ave. Chicago Grand Rapids lettuce seedlings, strong, $1.50 per 1.000. Postpaid. ODOR GREENHOUSES, lola, Eans, MISCELLANEOUS. For results use "aiaster Brand" prepared concentrated manures. Are perfectly adapted for both outside and Inside growing conditions. The Proto-Feed and Guano Co.. 4121 S, LaSalle St., Chicago, Spiral AlrCircuIatlug Radiators for green- house heating; save coal and stimulate plant growth. .Made for steam or hot-water. SPIRAL ItOlLUR & RADIATOR CO.. St. Paul. Minn. Seed packets for 1919. AH packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also cat- alogue, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Fining Machine Co., Fltchburg. Mass. The Clipper lawn mower will drive out dande- lion, buck plantain and crab grass In one sea- son. Write for prices, Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon, III. Japanese feru and plant food. Prepared ex- pressly for ferns, palms and rubber plants. Write for prices. Flower City Plant Food Co,, Inc., Rochester. N. Y, Hanging baskets, plain wire, 10-in.. $1.75; 12-ln., $2.25; 14-In.. $3.00; IBln., $4.50. Mich- igan Cnt Flower Exchange, 264-66 Randolph St., Detroit. Mich. Meyer's Green Florists' Thread is the best for all florists' purposes. Write for prices. John C. Meyer Florist Thread Works, Lowell, Mass. 1920 Catalogue. 48 pages for florists. Free on request. The John Henry Co., Lansing, Mich. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a cen- tury. Price list now ready. The D. HIU Nur- sery Co., Box 404. Dundee, 111. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON, Stratford, London, England. MISCELLANEOUS. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co,, 809 Kichange Ave.. U. S. Yards. Chicago. Nnrsery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues and price lists free on application. The Storrs A Harrison Co.. PalnesvIUe, Ohio. l.OOO letterheads and 1,000 envelopes, $7,00 Good stock. Cash, please, Gorham Printery Inc, 542 S, Dearborn St., Chicago. Safepack. The Ideal protection for roots and shrubs. Rat and vermin proof, Safepack Mills, Boston, U, S. A, Catalogues. Large rnns our specialty. Write for prices. Kegan Printing House, 523 Ply- month Place. Chicago, Baskets of every description. Write for cat- alogue. Raedlein Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Lindiey paper Iwxes for flowers. Write for sizes and prices. Lindiey Flower Box Co., Marion, Ind. Drcer's Peerless Glazing Points, 1,000, 90c, postpaid, Henry A, Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Dreer's "Rlverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer. 714-716 Chestnut St., Pblidadelpbia. Pa. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Giblln & Co., Utica, 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, $2.50; 50,000, $11,00, W. J. Cowee. Berlin, N, Y, Greenhouse boilers, Kroeschell Bros, Co,, 52 W, Erie St., Chicago, Greenhouse glass, Bauer Window Glass Co,, Eaton. Ind. Cnt flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. Pa. CARNATION STAPLES. Carnation staples. 35c per 1,000, 3,000 for $1, Wm, Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St„ Spring- field, Mass, Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for 35c; 3,000 for $1, I. L, Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111, CHARCOAL. Prepared Charcoal, $4.00 per 100 lbs., 15c for containers, prepaid. PETER PEARSON, 6732 Gunnison St., Chicago, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Florists' supplies; baskets, chiffons and nov- elties. Write or wire your orders. Will ship same day order is received. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 46 The American Florist. Jan. 17, FIX)RISTS' SUPPIilES. Everything the best In florists' supplies. H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. 1127 Arch St.. Philadelphia. Everything in florist supplies and staples. The McCallum Co., 137 Seventh St.. Pittsburgh. Pa. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Reed & Keller. 122 W. 2oth St.. New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A Dletsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave.. Chieago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John 0. Moninger Co., 998 Blackhawk St.. Chicago. Greenhouses. Superior in construction, durable and inexpensive. Write for estimates. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. 3100 S. Spaulding Ave.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Write us for an estimate and sketch on your proposed green- house. Ickes-Braum Mill Co.. 2340 Wabansia Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap. flooring, white cedar posts, etc.. everything in lumber. Artam bcbillo Lumber Co., 1506 Kingsbury St., Chicago. Greenhouse gjass. plants and putty. It will pay you to get our estimates. The Dwelle- Kaiser Co.. 251 Elm St., Buffalo. N. Y. Greenhouse construction. Write for plans and estimates. American Greenhouse Co., Masonic Temple, Chicago. INSECTICroES. Aphine. $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Funglne, $1 per qt.; $3.50 per gal. Vermlne. $1 per qt.; $3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co.. Mad- ison, N. J. LABELS. WOOD LABELS for nurserymen and florists. The Benjamin Chase Co.. Derry Village, N. H. POTS AND PANS. Nebraska red pots. Made of hich grade mtt- terial by skilled workmen in a modern plant. Write for prices. Kahler Pottery Co.. Omaha, Neb, Red pots, banging baskets, lawn vases, Jardl- niers and specialties. Write for catalogue and prices. Florist Specialty Co., Idavllle. Ind. Florists' red pots, all sizes: moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co., South Zanesvllle, 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. TRACTION EQUIPMENT GIANT GRIP TRACTION EQUIPMENT Makes trucks 100% efficient. Write for Free booklet. "Truck Time Insurance." Contains facts that will interest EVEr%y tiuck owner. CHALLONER CO.. Dcpt. — Oshkosh. Wis. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Allen, J. K.. New York. Amling Co., E. C. Chicago. Angermueller Co.. Geo. H. St. Louis. Mo. Bassett & Washburn. Chicago. Berger Bros., Pbiladedlphia, Pa. Bernlng. H. G., St, Louis, Mo. Brenner, Edward, New York. Budlong Co.. J. A., Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers' Assn.. Chicago. Coan. J. J.. Inc.. New York. Erne & Company. Chicago. Fenrich. Joseph H.. New York. Foerster Co.. Joseph, Chicago. Ford. M. C. New York. Ford. William P.. New York. Froment. H. E.. New York. Futterman Bros.. New York. Goldstein. I.. New York. Hart. George B.. Rochester, N. Y. Henshaw Floral Co.. Inc.. New York. Hentz & Nash. Inc.. New York. Holton & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. Jones. Percy. Inc.. Chicago. Kasting Co.. W. F.. Buffalo. N. Y. Kennicott Bros. Co.. Chicago. Kervan Co., The. New York. Kessler, Wm. A.. New York. Kruchten. John. Chicago. Kuhl, Geo. A., Pekin. 111. Mackle, William. New York. McCallum Co.. Pittsburg, Pa. Meconi. Paul. New York. Mlllang, Joseph A.. New York. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Miller & Musser. Chicago. , Neidlingcr Co.. Jos. G., Philadelphia. Pa. Niessen Co.. The Leo., Philadelphia, Pa. Pierson, A, N., Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.. Pittsburgh. Pa. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Chicago. Pollworth Co.. C. C, Milwaukee. Wis. Polykranas. Geo. J., New York. Pyfer & Co.. A. T., Chicago. Randall Co.. A. L.. Chicago. Reid. Edward. Philadelphia. Pa. Reinberg. George. Chicago. Reinberg. Peter. Chicago. Kice Bros., Minneapolis. Minn. Rledel & Williams. New York. Rusch & Co., Gust.. Milwaukee, Wis. Sheridan, W. F.. New York. Slebrecht. Geo. C, New York, The Long Island Floral Co.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Tonner. 0. A. & L. A.. Chicago. Totty Co.. Chas. H., Madison, N. J. Traendly & Schenck. New York. Traveling Wholesale Florist, Inc.. New York. United Cut Flower Co.. New York. Vaughan. A. L.. & Co.. Chicago. Weiland & Rlsch Co., Chicago. Wietor Bros.. Chicago. Wittbold. Geo. Co.. Chicago. Young & Co.. A. L.. New York. Young & Co., John. New York. j5W$«»$gg$gg»»g»g»»»» i<^<^ 23 McClunie GeoG.,.. 26 McGillR C & Co.... .34 McHutchisonS Co.. 38 Mackie William 25 Malandre Bros 31 Mangel 31 Matthews theFlo'st . 26 Matthewson J E 27 MeconiPaul 25 Metairp Ridge Nurs. 25 Meyer John C Florist Thread Works. ... 12 MichellHenryFCo.. 37 M ichigan Cut Flower Exchange 21 Millaog Joseph A.. . 24 Miller Floral Co .... 30 Miller & Musser .... 21 Minneapolis Nurs... 13 MoningerJCCo 47 MorseCC&Co 33 MurraySamuel 31 Nat'l Florists' Board ofTrade IV Neidinger JosG Co.. 23 Newell A 30 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 25 NY Floral Co 31 Ni'essen Leo Co 22 Oechslin Ernest 40 Oriental Goldfish & Supply Co 20 Panadem J Co.... 26 Park Floral Co 29 Peacock ER Co .... 31 Pearson E W 29 GREENHOUSE BE9ST BRAITDS SHARP, PARTBIDGB A CO, 3263 LUaiBEiR ST. CHICAGO, PedrickGR&Son,. 36 Penn the Florist 31 PetersS Reed Potty. Ill Petersen HA Ltd... 36 Philips Bros 26 Pierce FOCo IV Pierson F R Co I Pierson A N (Inc) I Pieters- Wheeler Seed Co 32 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 29 Fillsbury I L 47 Pitisb'rghCutFloCo 12 22 Podesta&Baldoccbi. 31 Poehlmann Bros Co. II Pollwoith C C Co... 23 Polykranas Geo J . . . 25 Potter FloralCo.... 30 Pressing Seed Co WC 32 Proto-Feed & Guano Co 46 Pulverized Manure Co The 47 Pyfer A T & Co 16 QualityFlowerShop. 30 Raedlein Basket Co. 21 Randall A L Co . 21 Randall'sFloShop.. 31 Randolph & Mc- Clements 30 Rawlings Elmer .... 41 Ready Reference. .. . 43 Reed & Keller 4? Kegan Ptg House ... 48 Reid Edw 22 Reinberg Geo 21 Reinberg Peter 15 Rice Bros 23 Rice Jerome B Seed Co 33 Riedel& Williams.. 25 RobinsonJCSeedCo . 37 RockWmLFloCo.. 26 Rodgers J W 29 Rohnert Waldo .34 Rosaia Bros 26 Rosery Floral Co ... 31 Routzahn Seed Co.. 36 Rusch G & Co 23 SaakeO C 31 SalzerSeedCoJnoA . 31 Sceery Edw 29 Schiller the Florist.. 29 Schillo A LumCo...IV Schlatter W& Son.. 48 Schling Max 31 Schmidt Chas L 31 Segers Bros Ltd ,. . 36 Shfcffer Geo C 31 SharpPartridge&Co 48 Sheppard HW 31 Sheridan Walter F.. 25 Siebrecht George C 25 Simon & Son IN 34 Situations & Wants. 11 SkidelskySS&Cc.... I Smith A W & Co.... 28 Smith & Co E D .40 Smith & Fetters Co 27 Smith Henry 30 SouthernNurserylo. 42 Storrs & Harrison. '8 4U StumppG E M 28 Thorburn JM &Co.. 37 Tonner O A & L A.. 17 Totty Chas H 41 Traendly& Schenck. 25 Traveling Wholesale Florist 24 Trepel Joseph 29 TurnerBros 47 United Cut Flo Co.. 25 Van Meeuven & Tegelaar 38 41 Vaughan A L Co ... 17 Vaughan's Seed Store 13539 Vick'sSons Jas 33 Vincent R Jr & Sons Co I VosP&Son 39 WalkerFCo 27 Weber F H 30 Weiland & Risch ... 21 Weir James 30 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 33 Wietor Bros 16 Williams Mrs E A... 31 Winterson Co EF... 20 Wittbold GCo 27 Wolfskin Bros & MorrisGoldenson. 29 Wonder Plant Irrigator Co 20 Woodruff SD& Sons. 36 Yokohama Nurs Co. 38 Young A L&Co.... 24 Young John & Co.. . 2^ Zech & Mann 18 21 No loss if you mend your split carnations with Superior Carnation STAPLES 3.io per 1000; 3,000 for $1.00. Postpaid. Wm. Before Schlatter ( Son Afler 4Z2{Main Street, Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when loriting Magic Fertilizers "FOR THE FLORIST" Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co. 809 Bxcbange Atc, U. S. Yards, Cblcaso Mention the American Florist when writing The Regan Printing Honst LARGK RUNS OF CATALOGUES OUR SPECI.'I.I.TY WRITE FOR PRICES 523 Plymouth Ct., Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing A L.L. Nurserymeri. Seedsmen and Flo- rists wlshine to do business with Europe should send for the Horticultural Advertiser This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1,000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscriptions, to cover postage, $1.00. As the H. A. is a purely TRADE me- dium applicants should, with the sub- scription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Honey or- ders payable at Lowdham. Notts. Address EDITORS OF "H. A." LOWDHAM. NOTTS, ENGLAND. Mention the American Florist when writing jiiililiniltiiiiiiMllinininiiniiiiuiniiniiiiiiiiiiilllliiiiiiriiiiiiiililiiiiiiii[iniiiiiiiiiiiitii[|iiii]iiniiiiiiri|[iiiiiiMilllliliiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiinijiiiiiiiii's and treasurer's books were audited by a public accountant and found correct, as will be shown by his report. Our regular publications were is- sued in tlie routine of business. Spec- ial announcements were published in the trade press free of charge, for which this .society owes its thanks. There are no overdue bills, and col- lection of due.^ and other accoimts is progressing satis&ictorilv. The $1,0!K),IM)' in the Fred Dorner memorial fund is not yieldinjj- suffi- cient interest to cover tlie cost of the Dorner Memorial medal at the pres- ent time. Prospects for any mateiial reduction in the cost of this medal in the near future do not .seem bright, and it would probaldy be wise to add two- or three hundred dollars to this fund in order to again make it self-sustain- ing, unless the present fund can safely be invested .so as to yield a higher rate of interest. Preparations for the fifth national flower show have been resumed with a view to holding it in l!._l. This so- ciety should lay plans to maintain its place in the front rank of the special societies, by staging- the greatest show of carnations ever put on display. We are gruaranteeing the financial success of this show. Let us assure its suc- cess from the artistic point of view. AVe now have 2."i1 members in the S. A. P.. ivliicli entitles us to repre- sentation on the executive board Our president. Theodore Dorner. has been appointed to serve during the present calendar year. A new rule, adopted last August, provides that all affiliating societies shall pay the ex- penses of their representatives, in- stead of their mileage being paid by the S. A. F.. as was done previous to this year. This calls for additional funds again, if you desire vour repre- sentative to attend these bo.ird meet- ingrs. Seven new seeciling carnations were registered duiing the year, and three sp(u-ts were offered for registration. Six registrations were sent over from England, one a duplication of Torea- dor, a variety disseminated in this country some years ago. - The regular mid-summer meeting of the board of directors was held in De- troit Augrust 22. Plans for this con- vention were perfected :ind other mat- ters were attended to. The board in- structed the secretary to send an invi- tation to the Illinois State Florists' Association to participate in the fes- tivities connected with this conven- tion, tliey having already voted to. hold their semi-annual meeting in this city during our conventi blooms, one variety, white variegated — Richmond Green- house Co.. \\-ith l^enora. Best vase Kill blooms, one variet.v. fl.-iked — Strout's with Matchless Sp(U-t. Open to all varieties disseminated prior to July, 1!11!). Fifty blooms of one variety to be shown in each class. White Enchantress — V. Bezdek. Gross Point. 111., first: J. Psenicka. (ii-oss Point, second. Matchless — W. Frank & Sons. Port- laud, Ind.. first. Enchantress Supreme — V. Bezdek, firs.-. Laddie — S. J. Goddard. Framingham, Mass.. first. Mrs. C. W. Ward — W. Frank i*t Sons, first. Ros.-ilia — S. J. Goddard. first. Any other dark pink — J. Psenicka. first, with Peerless Pink; Mt. Green- wood Cemetery Association, secmid, with Rosette. Belle Washburn — Bassett & Wash- burn. Chicago, first: McCallum Co., Pittsburgh. Pa., second. Any other red or scarlet — J. Psen- icka. first, with Herald; also second with Aviator. .^MKItK.'^X C.MtX.vnoX SOCIETY .MED.ILS. Gold medal for best vase of lOtI blooms of any variety; must score not less than !(0 points — S. J. Goddard with Laddie. Silver methil for second best vase in this class; must score not less thiin .S.S points — S. J. Goddard also. with Laddie. M"l.t lAL S. \. F. MEI).\LS. For undisseminated varieties of -■^mei'lcaiL origin. Silver medal for best vase of ."d) blooms, any color; must score uot less than SS points — Strout's with Donald. Dorner Memorial g-61d medal for best vase of KNI blooms of any undissemi- n.-ited seedling variety, sports bein.g- barred — Strout'.s with Maine Sunshine. Preliminary competition for eligi- bility to compete fm- this medal next year; fifty bloom must be shown of any undisseminated seedling variety — Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Association with SecdUiig Xo. 2in(i C. Early Visitors, W. J. Baker. New Castle. Pa. c. I.. B.-ium. Kuoxville, Tenn. A. F. J. Baur. Indianapolis. Ind. H. G. Berning. St. Louis. Mo. Geoi-ge Blackman, Evansville, lud. E. H. Blind, Pittsburgh. Pa. P. J. Breitmeyer. Detrc-it. Mich. I '. S. Brooks, Memphis. Tenn. F. C. W. Brown. Cleveland, O. George Buxton. N:ishua. N. H. O. O. Campbell. Straffoid. Pa. S. W. Coggan. Battle Creek. Mich. C. E. Critchell. Cincinnati, o. F. J. Daut. Decatur. III. Philip Daut. Decafur. 111. J. L. Denmead, Mtirshalltowu, l.-i. Julius Diloff. New York. H. B. Dorner, I'rbana. 111. Theo. Dorner. Lafayette. Ind. F. W. Dunlop. Toronto. Ont. J. H. Dunlop. Toi-onto. Ont. .\. Eiche. Lincoln. Neb, C. Engelmanu. Saffi-on Walden. Eng. .lohn Evans. Richmond. Ind. .\. F. Ferguson. Oil Cit.v. Pa. C. H. Frey. I^incoln. Neb. \\:\\ Fre>-. Lincoln. Neb. R. ."-;. Frey. Lincoln. Neb. A\'. \\'. Gammage. London, Ont. D. S. Geddes. St. Louis. Mo. G. M. Geraghty. Toronto. Ont. S. J. Goddard. Framinghtim. Mass. John Grande. Indianapolis. Ind. J. J. Grullemanii. Cleveland. O. D. G. Grillb. .lolin Hartje. Indianapolis. Ind. Jas. Hembreickcr. Springfield. III. H. \'. Hiinkel. Milwaukee, Wis. l^ ^ io:jo. The American Florist. 53 W. J. K t eimcl, Elmhurst. 'resident. r ! 1 1 i F. L. Washburn, Bloomington. Treasurer. J. F. Ammann, EdwardsviUe. Secretarv. W. J. Hembreiker^ Springfield. Vice-President. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg. Vice-President. A. Lange, Chicago. Vice-President. John Staack, Moline. E. W. Guy, Belleville. Vice-President. Vice-President. OFFICERS OF THE ILLINOIS STATE FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION Charles Loverldge, Peoria. N'ice-President. 54 The American Florist. Jan. 24, H.' G. Johnson. BloomiliRtou, 111. R. Jones, Richmond. Ind. C. W. Kennedy, Oil City, Pa. W. A. Kennedy. Milwaukee, Wis. R. C. Kerr. Houston. Tex. H. P. Knoble. Cleveland, O. George A. Kuhl. Pekin. III. Henry Kusik, Kansas City. Mo. H. Langeler. New York. W. E. Lenk. Arlington. Mass. Chas. Maynard. Fort Wayne, Ind. J. McLaughlin. Cleveland, O. Earl Mann. Richmond. Ind. Ed L. Matthewson. Sheboygan. Wis. James Mattliewson. Sheboygan, Wis. 0. C. May. Kirkwood. Mo. Walter Mott. Beacon, N. Y. Ray Murpliy. Cincinnati. O. Adolph Nielson. Pana, 111. W. W. Oppemer. Lancaster, Pa. Thos. Pegler, Lewiston. Me. E, Allan Peirce, Waltham. Mass. Henry Penn, Boston. Mass. F. W. Peters, Joliet, 111. H. C. Peterson. Cincinnati. O. J. A. Peterson. Cincinnati, O. 1. L. Pillsbury. Galesburg, III. Gustnve Pohl, Milwaukee. Wis. C. C. Pollworth, Milwaukee. Wis. Anders Rasmusseu. New Albany, [ud. John Reardon. Ames, la. L. J. Renter, Boston, Mass. W. H. Rowe. Kirkwood. Mo. W, A. Rowlands. TJtica, N. Y. Ernest Saunders, Lewiston. Me. W. R. Schrneder. Milwaukee. AVis. Clias. Schwake, New York. H. W. SHeppard. Cincinnati, O. S. S. Skidelsky, New York. Ralph Smith, Nashville, Tenn. J, C. Steinhauser. Pittsburgh, Kau. Chas. S. Strout. Biddeford, Me. Frank Stuppy, St. Joseph, Mo. George Vandenner, Lisse. Holland. D. S. Vesey. Fort Wayne. Ind. J. C. Walley, Pittsburgh. Pa. W. K. Welsh, New York. F. L. Washburn, Bloominglon. 111. T. Van Waveren, New Y'ork. J. S. Wilson. Des Moines, la. Claude Wisely. Murphysboro, HI. John Young, New Y'ork. The Ladles. Geo. Blackman. Evausville Ind. Blackman. Evansville. Ind. Theo. Corner. Lafayette, Ind. Amelia Gude, Washington, D. C. C. Hagenburger, W. Mentor, O, O. C. May. Kirkwood, Mo. A. E. Miller, Evansville. Ind. C. C. Pollworth, Milwaukee. W. H. Rowe. Kirkwood. Mo. C. S. Strout. Biddeford, Me. F. H. Williams, Lafayette, Ind. Ella Grant Wilson, Cleveland. Mrs. Miss Mrs. Miss Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. St. Catharines, Ont. — H. L. Dunn is adding one house to his range here. Toronto, Ont. — Two houses will be irected at 45 Hazelton avenue by W. C. Morrey and C. Dawson, TOXAWANDA^ N. Y. — George H. War- ner has purchased the establishment formerly conducted by Julius D. Schultz at IS.j Delaware street. Windsor, Ont. — The firm of Home & Carter has been dissolved, T. Carter re- tiring, and the business will in future be conducted as Home & Company. Siou-x City, Ia. — The J. C. Renni- son Co. has secured 10 acres of land at the end of the college trolley line. Here they will have railroad switch connection, a great convenience which will save miich trucking. They will give up their old place nearer town, which is. of course, available imd viiluable for building. Illinois State Florists' Association. The annual meeting of the Illinois State Florists' Association was held this year at the Hotel La Salle, Chicago, January 2T-22. in connection with the annual convention and exhibition of the American Carnation Society, and the programme Mas purposely condensed to permit the members to participate in the proceedings of the national or- ganization. We present the president's adilress and secretarv's report herewith. president KEIitEL's ADDRESS. . Fellow-Members. Illinois State Florists' Association : It gives me great pleasure to wel- come you to the fifteenth annual meet- ing of the Illinois State Florists' Asso- ciation, the first held in Chicago, and in conjunction with the American Car- nation Society, As much of our time will be taken vip in connection Avilli the deliberations of the latter organi- zation, it was decided to curtail our programme in order that our members might have every opportunity to benefit as much as possible through attend- ance at the sessions of the carnation society. Since our meeting last March, the tiorist industry has passed through a period of great prosperity, so that not- withstanding the increased cost of practically every item necessary to pro- duction and the conduct of our busi- ness, we have been able to meet ex- penses, and in addition, make a small profit. While this prosperous period resulted to a certain extent from the influenza epidemic, much credit on the other hand must be .given to national advertising, and florists throughout the entire country are fast awakening to tile great benefits to be derived from the .iudicious use of piinters' ink. Thanks to the work of our secretar.v, J. F. Ammann, we now have more th.an 10!) members, who are also mem- bers of the Society of American Flo- rists, with the result that the president of the state society has been accorded a idace on the board of directors of the national body. It is also our aim to increase the life membership in our organization to at least HM). and in this way create a fund, the interest from which will be sufiicient to meet the ex- I>enses. As trade conditions are again evi- dencing the return to a normal basis, the necessity of publicity becomes more aiiparent, and it will be to the associa- tion's best interests to renew our an- nual exhibition in connection with the fall meeting, which proved such a suc- cess in former years before w;ir con- ditions necessitated their discontinu- ance. These shows at Moline. Bloom- ington and Galesburg accomplished much in bringing the florists of the state into closer relationship as well as being of great benefit to the trade in the cities in which they were held ,and I recommend that a committee be .appointed to give this matter con- sideration. In lOlS. we had planned to have a fall show at Springfield, but it was found necessary to abandon it. and I hope this year's efforts will be crowned with great success. During the past few years, we h.-ive seen great improvements in many va- rieties of flowers, especially roses grown for cut blooms. I might men- tion Columbia. Premier. Madame But- terfly. Frank W. Dunlop, Crusader, Pilgrim and many others which have brought about a new standard in the rose family and should gieatly aid us in making our show next fall a worth\' event. There will iilso im doulit lie .a good list of new chrysanthemums and carnations brought out during the year which will prove welcome additions es- pecifUly available for this purpose. All indications point to a most prosperous year, .and florists owx it to themselves to see that they receive their full meas- ure of it. which we can only be sure of realizing by demonstrating to the pub- lic what we are accomplishing. In conclusion. I wish to apologize to the members of this association for riot having been able to preside at last year's meeting and also for my inabil- ity to devote to the organization as much of my time as I should have liked to give, I shall be glad to do all in my power for the continued suc- cess of the association and aid my successor, if it be my privilege, to make this the most successful year in our history. SECRETAtiV AM>rANN'S REPORT. Much of the secretary's work has been neglected because of the busy year in Society of American Florist activi- ties, and yet our association has had a very prosperous 12 months. We have .added 10 life members and 10 annual members in the past year and have se- cured the requisite number of mem- bei-s in the S. A. F. to place our presi- dent on the national executive board. It behooves us to do more. All our members should be S. A. F. members, and there should not l>e one S. A. F. member in Illinois who is not a mem- ber of the state association. This is our fourteenth annual meet- ing and completes my tenth year as your secretary. I wish to say these years of my intimate association with so many members of our craft have indeed been pleasant ones. We have had trials, and been tested, yet with- stood the storms and indifferences of many. Today, the Illinois State Florists' Association stands second to none in our country. Much has been accomplished in little more than a decade. Our membership roll totals 2.32, of which 72 are life and 100 annual members. This is not as many as we should have, con- sidering the many florists in our state, yet it is a very good percentage. We have at Urbana one of the most up-to-date experiment stations, devoted exclusively to floriculture, in the coun- try, obtained almost entirely thVough the efforts of this association. There is much yet to be done, and the work must not be neglected. I realize the importance of an .active sec- retary, and as much of my time in the near future shall be taken up by work of the national publicity committee, I beg of you, for the benefit of the work of this asosciation, and for my own re- lief, to elect another man as my suc- cessor in office. Athens. Ga. — The Georgia State Horticultural Society will meet in this city. January 30-31. Boston, Mass. — F. A. Macrae, former- ly of Providence, R. I., is now with Sid- ney Hoffman of this city. Newport. R. I. — Edward J. Hess, formerly in the florist business on Thames street, has taken the position of head gardener at "Indian Spring," now the estate of J. Francis Clark. Montreal. Que. — The Montreal Gar- deners' and Florists' Club has elected the following officers for the ensuing year: R. Burroughs, president; D. Don- ald, first vice-president: H. Pare, sec- ond vice-president: W. H. Horobin, sec- ret;! rv-trea.surer. 1920. The American Florist. 55 THE RETAIL TRADE Conductcil by Rolit. Klft, I'hllii., I'n. Next Week In the Flower Shop. The lr:i l>ei-ii)(l wliiili. \n its soaroity (if llow- ers. is almost williuiit precodent: it is imrticulaily tryiiiw: t<> tluise who like to eiin-y a ^^ood stock, ami in liberal dis- plays, make a bid for new business. The extreme hish . prices also have a. di'pressinf- effect. altliouKh it is a mut- ter rity of people realize that everything is now at least double in price compared with what it used to be, and appear satislled to pay what is asked. From this time forward, the jiercent- agie of sunny days will increase, which will encmn-afie Ki-owth and bloom, par- ticularly in roses, sweet peas, calen- dulas, snapdragons and freesias. These, with the sprins bulbs which are com- mencing' to make their appearance, and the best the carnations can do, will bring the business nearly to a normal condition. Not much is to be expected in the way of carnations, as with most growers they are away below par, some believing the crop will not average much more than 4o per cent of that of last season. Under these conditions, the most should be made of whatever there is to lie had in foliage and tiowering plants. Baskets of growing plants, when well arranged in their combinations of color and graceful foliage, with perhaps the addition of a few cut blooms in con- cealed vases, will, in many cases, take the place of loose flowers or baskets of all cut Howers and thus allow mail- ing the most of a meager supply. Baskets of growing ferns, such as Nephrolepis Smithii and Verona, are beautiful in themselves, and offer a tine background for a few choice flow- ers, which with .a ribbon at the handle, is ijuite the equal in decorative effect of an all flower arrangement. A few of these baskets, filled, should be on hand all the time, so as to be ready for deco- ration at a moment's notice. Calendulas are more showy, and for some reason, much cheaper tlian carna- tions. Their shades of orange are al- ways admired and they arrange and tone in well with croton sprays. Small vase baskets will be found quite sala- ble filled %vith these alone. Freesias are now in, a beautiful spray that is a great addition to the stock. They look well in all combina- tions, while their delightful fragrance makes them a favorite with all flower lovers. Primulas. Malacoides and Townsendii cannot be too highly commended. Then- wealth of bloom makes them very con- spicuous and exceedingly useful either as a pot plant or for cut flowers. Cattleyas are much more plentiful and cheaper; they are so exciuisite. that only a few are necessary to give ele- gance and style to an otherwise plain arrangement. White lilac is another choice spray-like flower which can now be depended upon. A cluster of lilac and a few cattleyas will hold its own with any combination. The same flow- ers on a background of crested ferns. make one of the handsomest of wreaths. Have you secured a stock of the new- Valentine stamps and posters. If not. do so at once; both the stamps and posters are far ahead of anything of the kind so far sent out. The stamps should adorn every piece of literature or pack- age that leaves the store. The posters shouhl be glued or sewed to a piece of hemmed muslin about one inch larger than the sheet. An eyeleted hole in each reinforced corner will be suflicient- ly strong to allow of these being fas- teneil by stout cords on both sides of the car. These cords pass all around the body anEK CE.XT FOR CASH. There are stores that do a practically ciish business, offering as an inducement a 10 per cent discount in trade. The cash register record slip, showing the amount of their purchase, being always good for 10 per cent of its face value in payment of stock in the store at any time. As there is always a profit on the sales, the actual cost of getting the cash is not five per cent, and as it has the effect of bringing the cus- tomer back, who very likely buys some- thing in addition, it is worth all of that in advertising value. Sweet Peas. One of the most satisfactory of all the winter cut flowers is the improved or orchid flowered sw-eet pea. Less than 10 years ago sweet peas of the grandi- flora, or garden type, were forced, but found little favor, as they w-ere con- sidered so out of date, being always as- sociated with summer. With the in- troduction of the early blooming and greatly improved orchid flowering type, with long stems and extra large florets in exquisite shadings of color and which have in the past five years improved so Avonderfully, they are now considered one of the most staple flowers on the market. The white varieties, shades of pink and the lavender are beautiful, and have won their way into the hearts of all flow-er lovers. They appear to be suited to every requirement from a few sprays for a dainty vase, to the largest cluster. As a corsage flower, they are quite the equal of any other, in fact, in many respects they excel. For wedding bouquets, they are most proper, both for the bride and her maids. For table decorations they are equally effective, and are used to advantage in all kinds of design w-ork. As they are likely soon to be the most plentiful cut flower on the market, they can be featured and made even more popular by judicious display. To keep them constantly on the move should be the aim of the retailer, so that each day's purchases should be sold up as closely as possible, as they shrink per- ceptiljly and lose their fragrance the second day. If many, in fact, most retail florists, would study intensive store methods in featuring and displaying their plants and flowers, so as to attract attention, they Avould find it greatly to their ad- vantage. In many cases, the most Ijeautiful sweet peas are crowded in jars and vases, and huddled together on the shelves of the ice case until tliey are but a mass of color. The greatest beauty in the sweet pea i« in the indi- viduaiity of its sprays; crowd them to- gether, and this is lost. Place a bunch of 25 sprays in a vase so that outlines of the separate florets are visible and the quantity will seem dotibled in size and much more effective. Arrange a I bunch of pink flowers in a blue vase 56 The American Florist. Jan. ,24, basket, with a little green, tie a knot of pink or blue ribbon on the handle, and there is at once a good color contrast and artistic finish. Half to a dozen such arrangements on a tnole in tlie store will be sure to be noticed by every vis- itor and result in many more sales than if the fiowers waited in tlie ice case for a customer. It is always worth while to feature made up corsages. They are in every day demand, fre- quently wanted on a moment's notice, and man.\' times sales are made because they, in their beauty, suggest use to one who had not thought of buying until they called the opportunity to his mind. Wlien a bit plentiful, sufficient wax l>aper to make a flaring cornucopia or covering around a Ijunch. sets off the Howers to advantage and makes it look larger. A number of these in a large shallow bowl will move off quickly in week-end sales, particularly if a price card is conspicuous. A good publicity idea, when it is desired to work up among patrons increased interest in the store, is to send to a selected list, a bunch of choice sweet peas in a small box. or tied in a cornucopia of white paper. They will appreciate the gift and attention, and be almost certain to reciprocate. .\ shower wedding bouquet of white sweet peas will be a .good drawing card for the window, and always has an in- fluence in obtaining orders. A collection of all the varieties now in the market. 25 sprays to a vase, cor- rectly named, is another window at- traction that will be of interest to all dower lovers. Modernizing: the Old-Tlme Store. There are a great number of retail florists, many of them of prominence, whose annual volume of trade is quite a factor in the community, but who transact their business in the old-fash- ioned way. mucli the same as they did 20 years ago. They are conservative to a degree, take care of their old custom- ers faithfully, meet their obligations promptly, and are satisfied so long as they are able to make both ends meet and secure a comfortable living. The store, in appearance, is much the same in all its esesntial features as it has been for years — counters, cases, ice box, all in the same places; window and f^-ont of the shop no different in form or color. The window displays are sttereotyped. almost the same, month to month, with only a change at holiday seasons. Such men are averse to all kinds of innovations; their motto appears to be "let well enough alone"; the idea of going after or doing anything to bring in more business, does not agree with their method of doing things. They, of course, like to be busy, but the work must come in of itself. It always has done so, and they look for it to con- tinue. While there are old fashioned people, who like to do things in the same way year after year, and who, as a rule, only buy flowers for funerals or anni- versary occasions, such as decoration of the graves, etc.. there has grown up a new generation, who are imbued with modern ideas, who want things >ip-to- date. Their mode of living is different; they have been brought up in another school, learned aggressive business methods, are progressive and ambitious, make more money and spend it secur- ing and enjoying the worth while things of life. Their homes are well furnished, often luxurious, where plants and flowers are sure to find a welcome and are considered a necessity. The W^-kept grounds around the dwelling. ' with tlieir foliage .'ind flowering plants in summer, and evergreens in winter, are in this necessar\" demand, a great factor in the florist's trade. The flor- ist's field of endeavor is like that of the farmer whose soil has great possibili- ties, but it requires careful planning and constant cultivation to get the best results. POlIil.I.XG T)IK .S.\I,ES. We feel we are quite within boinids in saying that there is not half the de- mand or consumption of plants and flowers that would be possible if mod- ern business methods were the rule in all the retail stores, and dealers were more alive to their opportunities. There are examples of modern, up-to-date, progressive business methods in extend- ing the efficiency of retail stores in every business community. In nearly every instance, these take the form of attractive store fronts and display win- dows that are in every way best fitted to show the class of goods in which the firm specializes. The appearance from the street is considered of the greatest value, as every passer-by is a possible customer, and the more attractive the window, the greater the chance to ar- rest attention and perhaps interest to such an extent, that a sale is made. The interior should be in keeping with the outside, with modern fixtures, well arranged, and a clean, plain or covered floor that is so important to the ap- pearance of the shop. There is many an old style store front that could, for a compara- tively small amount of money, be converted into an up-to-date appear- ance, that with modei-n and ag- gressive methods in display, would more than pay for the investment in a year's time. Bring the floor of the window within a foot of the iiavement; plants and flowers look so much better when viewed from above. When the greenliouse man sets his plants on the walk, they at once show to better ad- vantage than on the bench. Short pedestals give an elevation when nec- essary. Show windows in modern stores are all brought close down to the side- walk, as there is then so much more room for display. The old-fashioned long counters and wall cases are now^ largely done away with: display tables of various sizes, wliich can be moved about in frequent clianges of the intericu'. are found more useful. Mirror.-; take the place of wall cases, and are particularly advantage- ous in enlarging the appearance of the small shop, which, in crowded retail centers, is the rule. These changes for the better are not sxpensive and can be put in gradually and made to pay for themselves, which they undoubtedly will, particularly if they instill in the dealer a more pro- gressive and enthu.siastic interest in the business. SELT, FLOWEHiS. There is no better motto for the re- tail florist than the two words. "Sell Flowers." with particular emphasis on the "Sell," When anything now is placed in stock, the first thought should be how can I best sell this; how shall it be featured to attract the most attention? Featuring is a form of advertising. If there are but a few, such as well-flowered plants the first of the season, place the pots in jars, baskets, mats or paper covers: they will be found to attract more attention and move quicker. A certain line of cut flowers may be offered at low prices in quantity. How can we best call at- tention to these and sell them quickly? The small vase baskets are filled, the window is decorated with a quantity in boxes, which, at low prices that still allow a good profit, soon cleans them out. and new customers are made for the store. Palms at Porto Rico. An interesting visitor from this island possession of the United States, who has been for the past month visiting the trade in New York and Philadelphia, is F. M. Pennock, a former resident of Kennett Square, Pa., but for the past 2() years has lived in San Juan, Porto Rica. Mr. Pennocli is a graduate of Cornell, taking the course in horticul- ture, and while his first work on the island was the scientific laying out of roads, of which he was also an expert, has for the past 10 years taken up floriculture, or more properly speaking, the culture of tropical foliage pl;mts, such as dracaenas, pandanus, crotons, ticus. aspidistras and palms, all of which grow there most luxuriantly. All kinds of bamboos also make wonderful growths in a short time. Their long, hollow trunks are used to make flower pots, sections being sawed off just be- low the joint for the bottom and cut to make a suitable depth. Trunks, three four and five inches in diameter, are used for this purpose. When necessary to shift the plant, tlie pot is split and thrown away. The coloring in all the foliage plants is exceedingly brilliant. Pandanus San- derii. or Golden Pandanus. has a bril- liant golden tint that would gladden the heart of any greenhouse man. The gloriou.s coloring of the croton is far ahead of any in greenhouse culture. Dracauias also make a wonderful growth, as do .\reca lutescens. All plants of this character do best on the coast or sea level, where high tem- perature the year round is from (50 to (i.^ degrees, there not being a variation of more than seven degrees between winter and summer. In the foothills and moimtains, at an elevation of about 2.01 K> feet, winter temperatiu'e .selilom gets lower than 5l> to 5."). and 00 in summer. It is this sec- tion that Mr. Pennock believes to be ideal for the cultivation of the kentia and aspidistra. A large fruit grower has taken up the kentia and has now 00,001) in four-inch pots. These are grown under the lath frames, cov- ered with cheesecloth. A much larger planting of seed was made last winter. Mr. Pennock believes all palms that delight in kentia temperature will thrive wonderfully well in these ele- vated plateau.s. called the Rio Piedras district, as will also aspidistras. The climate is much better than California. as there is very little danger from frost, the lowest record of the weather bu- reau, which was very exceptional, being 44 degrees. Roses, carnations, chrysan- themums and cosmos flower luxuriously in their seasons. Labor, which enters largely into the cost of growing plants, is exceedingly plentiful and wages low. good, trustworthy workers being p.aid 75 cents to .$1.00 per day. Transporta- tion requires five days to New York, with freight rates much cheaper than the same distance by rail. All plants raised there are admitted free of duty and are not subject to the restrictions of the federal board. Porto Rica contains about 4.000 square miles, being- 100 long by 40 in ■width. There will soon be railroad connection all around the island. The principal industries are sugar, tobacco and coffee. There is also considerable fruit growing, such as oranges, grape- fruit and pineapples. The population Hrjf). The American Florist. 57 of the isliind is .somothiiiK over 4,ltlKt,(HM>. The liiFKest cities lire San Jumi. on the iiortli I'oiust. .Vr,! K M I. and P"n( e. on tile south ecjiisl, with 4."i.(KI(l people. Since eoinlnK into possession of tlie I'nited Sillies, the suRiir and toliiieeo iniliisfries hiive Krown rapidly in iniportaiue. and land lias ^i'eatl\ Increased In \'aliie in many sections beinK worlli live time the price held In IJHXI. National Publicity for Flowers. The drive for St. Valentine's day laisiness is just now very active. Our promotion bureau has received over 4(KI orders for stamps and posters, some of the orders quite larse, a few calling' for as many as "(II.IKCI stamps and ilM) posters each. These stamps and jiosters are inexiiensive, and are very valuable aids in local publicity for what can be made one of our lead- inK flower days. Kvery florist can use at least a few stamps, and certainly one poster for window display. Both link up with our mapnzine advertis- ing, and he is a wise florist who sends in his order rijrht away. Thousands of people are by these stamps and posters reminded of a day when senti- ment should prevail. and flowers should, above all thing's, be the medium for its conveyance. The greater the publicity given to the day. the Ijetter reseults for the florists, and. surely. the small cost of the stamps and post- ers should hardly be considered in the matter. Wake up. and send in your order, if you have not already done so. TltE BnXBOAUD SIGNS. with the •holiday business out of the way. the matter of the billboard signs should now receive attention. Many hundreds of florists have good locations for these signs on their own properties, and an installation would help each and every one, whether grower or retailer. We are glad to have had the sup- port of some of the members of our .society in arranging for installations. W. H. Eiss. of Buffalo, secretary of the Western New York Florists' Pub- licity Committee, has arranged for the location of 20 billboards. Guy French, of Morton Grove. 111., has promoted orders for as many more. Wallace R. Pierson. of Cromwell. Conn., at a meeting of the Hartford florists last week, obtained pledges for 10 bill- boards: a pretty good showing for Hartford and vicinity. Many others of our members could, in their com- munities, very easily arouse interest in this feature of our campaign, which should create a tremendous amount of publicity for our slogan. "Say it With Flowers." Secretaries of florists' clubs and other organizations are in- vited to communicate with the secre- tary as to possibilities in their dis- tricts. Order blanks, giving all partic- ulars, are available upon appliction to the secretary's oflSce. C.-VXIPAIGX FUND FOR 1920. With the splendid results accruing from our work of last year, our pub- licity committee ought to receive a very much greater financial support than they have had so far. These re- sults are only possible tlirough expen- diture of money, and there has not been as much cash available for pur- poses of the campaign as there should have been. What is S.'ii.OOO among 20.000 florists? A little more than $2..T<1 per head — and some of the sub- scribers paid for aa many as 200 heads. This is .shameful. We get. absolutely, what We pay for — prolit- able publicity — so why should any one withhold a subscription'.' .Never was there greater prosperity in the florists' Industry, anil the inibliclty iiiinpaigii has promoted it. Von. Mr. .N'on-.Siibscriber. share in it all. at the expense of your breth- ren. Do you think this is right'.' of course ytui do not. Then send in your che72..''i(l, actually pledged. The following subscriptions have been received, and are in addition to those previously announced annually for four years. unless otherwise stated : Woiilc'iuiinn'a. .Iii-spy I'itv. X. .1 $ 5.00 T. .r. Ulb.'ioii. .Vcwport. R. I. (1 year). 5.00 Hoy t:. Neal. Lawrenceville. Ill 7.50 \. Deltech Co.. Chicago. (1 year)... 76.00 Will Kl. Co.. I'arsons. Kan. (X yr.).. 5.00 'I'. Harol'I Ci>ffman. Huntington, y^, Va.. (1 year) 10.00 $107.50 Total amount pi-onilsca for 1020 . $:!7.672.50 'I'lital $37,650.00 .loiix YoL'.NG, Sec'y. Adding: Atmosphere to Flowers. What a j.leasure ami thrill we have all received now and then when some- one tells us about the way the florists have "put across" the slogan. " Say it With Flowers," and really haven't you been more than repaid in the pleasure and satisfaction and the fact that you were instrumental in its success. It is certain, every one who contributed to the campaign must feel that way. ■What a feeling the business itself has taken on since its inception. Every club or association that is connected with flowers has talked about it. until it seems that the subject has bee n on every one's tongue. Have you noticed the dignified manner in which our cam- paign has been carried on in the na- tional magazines, .and hoiv much "Say it With Flowers" is helping to create atmosphere for the florists at large. Are you helping to effect a still broader field for more "atmosphere" that our campaign needs to aid it fin- ancially? We are going into a 1021) campaign with results that will be even more beneficial than the past yeai-. but we must have your united effort to carry on. Abe Martin said : "Many a man has been a failure because he nailed a horse-shoe over the door, instead of putting an advertisement in the paper." Do not wait for your neighbor, but do your part, and then the results will be still added atmosphere to our campaign and its supporters. More people are in- sisting on flowers in spite of higher prices. Henry Penn, Chairman Xat. Publicity Campaign. Ladies' Society of American Florists. To the Members of the Ladies' So- ciety of American Florists : The gavel, your president's symbol of power, came to me today, reposing on a bed of rose leaves, all bound round with rose pink ribbons and tagged with a little silk wild rose. Your gracious retiring president, a loyal florist's wife, and ever mindful of the fitness of things, paid you lier tribute, and said it with roses. The message was so signiHcant. J am iiassing it on to each and every member. The garden gate of the New 'Veiir hius been opened for us, upon a rcse strewn path, and it must be not only our pleas- ure, but our duty, to keep it rosy. The president of the Society of .\merican Florists, remembered us with courtesy in his message, and it is my great privilege, to extend to him. on behalf of the ladies' society, our greet- ings and our hearty congratulations, on his message and the very efficient man- ner in which he has undertaken his duties. I am indeed proud to hold the hon- ored position of your president, and very anxious to prove myself wortiiy of your trust. My success will but re- flect your co-operation, without which no president can be a success. I bespeak for your oHicers. your board of directors, and your commit- tees, your loyal support and your abso- lute confidence. Throughout the year, there is little of purely society matters to engage our attention. For this reason, I would greatly appreciate any items of inter- est from or about our members, news from the different ladies' clubs which have been formed in several cities, news from members in the widely separated localities, and from mem- bers in Canada. The Thiited States need to hear from Canada, the north from the .south and the east from tlie west. We do not have time for this at the conventions. Send any news to your secretary, that others may profit, and membership in the society mean more than a few days' association in the summer. Individual effort, if focused on tlie single idea, to make the Ladies' So- ciety of American Florists ji force in florists' activities, must surely pro- duce results. To this end. let every member consider hei'.self a self-appoint- ed committee of one. to work for the betterment of the society. I shall be in Xew Y'ork during the flower show in March, and shall be very glad to meet any members who may attend, to give and receive any information helpful to our mem- bers and to our society in general. Kattiryn Beack Tracy, Pres't. New York Federation of Hort. Societies. WINTER lIEHrriNG AT ALBANY. The Albany Florists'* Club enter- tained the New I'ork Federation of Horticultural Societies and Floral I "lubs in a most hos^iitable manner, January l.j. The federation was repre- sented by about 25 delegates from aftiliated societies. In the afternoon, .automobiles were provided to take the guests to various commercial green- houses and other points of interest about the city. At six o'clock a fed- eration meeting was held in the rath- skeller of the Hampton hotel, with President) F. R. Pierson. of Tarry. N. Y.. in the chair. The project for a horticultural building at the state fair in Syracuse 'ft'as discussed, as were also plans for a more rigid campaign against insect pests and fungous diseases on florists' crops. Following the meeting, the guests joined the members of the florists' club in one of the large private dining rooms of the Hampton for the annual dinner of the club. The room was most tastefully decorated by the committee, consisting of F. A. Danker, Edward 58 The American Florist, Jan. 24, Tracy and L. H. .Schaefer. The ceil- ing was hung with heavy roping of laurel, and the end of the room was banked witli American flags, palms, ferns and cyclamens. In front of the guest table was an attractive fountain with hidden electric lights. The tables were decorated with most splendidly- grown cyclamens from the green- houses of Louis Menand. and a vase of 50 fine Laddie carnations from Sam- uel Goddard, Framingham, Mass. Be- tween the courses of the elaborate menu, the diners were entertaind with instrumntal music, songs, monologues and various acts given by a vaude- ville troup from Troy. One of the most notable numbers on the pro- gramme was the singing of the official song of the S. A. F., "Say It With Flowers," by Miss Lavina Richards, six years old, of Troy. Her sweet, strong voice, perfect enunciation and dainty interpretation quite won the hearts of the diners, and she gener- ously responed with several encores. After the dinner, an address on "Some Principles of Plant Breeding," was given by Dr. R. A. Emerson, head of the department of plant breeding at Cornell University. Dr. Emerson dis- cussed in an interesting and instruc- tive way the factors which cause var- iation in plants, and explained the laws thus far known that govern heredity. He told of the results which have been obtained, especially in sweet peas, carnations, beans, peas and corn, and told of the results of his own work in breeding a strain of garden beans which is immune from anthrac- nose. Following the lecture. F. A. Danker. aS toastmaster of the evening, intro- duced President F. R. Pierson, who spoke of the important work the fed- eration is doing. One of the most valu- able functions is the bringing to- gether of the horticultural interests of the state in the four meetings of the year, and the co-operation which the florists are now showing in those mat- ters which vitally ,T.ffect the trade. He thanked the florists' club for the splendid hospitality it had extended to the delegates and hoped a large number would go to Ithaca for the farmers' week meetings February 11. President Pierson was followed by short speeches by President Tracy, of the Albany Florists' Club; Werner Bultman, Syracuse Florists' Associa- tion; Dr. Erl Bates. Syracuse Rose So- ciety; Louis Menand. James Larcarris and L. H. Schaefer. of the Albany Flor- ists' Club, and Professor E. A. White, of Ithaca. At the close of the toasts. Thomas Tracy, on behalf of the Albany Flor- ists' Club, presented the retiring pres- ident. William Newport, with a silver- mounted carving set. and the retiring secretary, Robert Davidson, with a sil- ver-mounted ebony set of toilet arti- cles. Messrs. N^vport and Davidson, responded with expressions of appre- ciation. The banquet closed in the "wee sma' hours," with songs and a monologue by Dennis McCarthy, of Albany. E. A. WHITE, Sec'y. Albany, N. Y. FLORISTS' CLUB B.^NQUETS FEDEK-VTION. Unusual enthusiasm and the lai'gest attendance in the history of the or- ganization, marked the annual ban- quet of the florists' club held on the night of January 15 in The Hampton hotel. What made the function not- able was the presence of delegates of the New York Federation of Horti- cultural Societies and Floral Clubs, who held their winter meeting in this city and were entertained as guests of the local club. On account of the very cold weather which delayed trains, the visitors were five or more hours late in arriving in the city. The j secretary, Professor E. A. White, of ' the department of floriculture, Cornell University, Ithaca, did not reach Al- bany until six o'clock p. m. The del- egates who arrived before Professor White were taken to the esbtalish- ments of Frederick A. Danker, . a foimer president of the Albany Flor- ists' Club, and Louis Menard, on Cem- etery .avenue. After the two places were visited the delegates returned to the Hampton, where lunch was served about six o'clock. Those who were present included : F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown. past president of the S. A. F.; Professor E. A. White, Ithaca; Professor R. A. Emerson, of the de- pai-tment of plant breeding, college of agriculture, Cornell University; Dr. Erl Bates, past president of tlie Sy- racuse Rose Society, composed of am- ateurs who grow roses out of doors; Rev. Edmund M. Mills, D. D., presi- dent of the Syracuse; Rose Society; Charles R. Russell, superintendent of the estate of Mrs. Finley J. Sliepard (Helen Gould), Tarrytown; J. C. La- tham, superintendent for F. R. Pier- son, Tarrytown; John Fetherstone, superintendent of Sleepy Hollow cem- etery, Tarrytown; Werner Bultmann, president of the Syracuse Florists' Club, and Charles A. Stuart, nursery- man. Syracuse. . At the dinner at the Hampton at S :i50 o'clock. President Edward P. Tracey, of the Albany Florists' Club, appointed Fred A. Danker, toastmas- ter. Mr. Pierson. in response to a toast, "The Federation," said it was made up of horticultural societies and florists' cltibs in order to promote com- mon oti.iects, chief of which is legis- lation affecting horitcultural interests. The^ speaker said the federation is adding to the social interest of the members of the bodies contained in it, and doing much to create a good feel- ing among all the elements in the trade. Mr. Pierson called attention to the growth of rose societies among amateurs in the cities of the state and country. These organizations are formeil of enthusiasts who cultivate their favorite flower out of doors. One of these societies is in Syracuse, one is being organized in Rochester, and others are imder way or planned for Utica. Troy, Albany and other cities in the state. Mr. Pierson advised the florists to be helpful to these ama- teurs, because through judicious en- couragement of their efforts, a big business opportunity can be developed. The speaker called attention to the fact that the old days, when each group in the hprticultural business "was sufficient unto themselves," are gone, and that united effort in time of stress makes such an organization as the federation important and helpful. Mr. Pierson suggested that the feder- ation co-operate with such institutions as tile department of floriculture, Cor- nell University, of which Professor E. A. White is the head. Such co- operation can be made very helpful to growers and others through the study by young men from the de- partment on the grounds of the grow- ers of the insect pests and other prob- lems that ve.x the proprietors. Mr. Pierson suggested to Professor White that he take up the svibject of insect pests reported from certain sections in Pennsylvania, and that the Cor- nell department have a good knowl- edge of the enemy before they appear in this state. Professor R. A. Emerson, of the department of plant breeding. Cor- nell University, told of the work of producing hybrids carried on in his department. Professor Emerson has made a special study of crosses in beans and corn, but the principles es- tablished with them are the same in the realm of the plant world. With the aid of charts and specimens of seeds, the speakei^ showed that regularity rules In the breeding of hybrids as in other things in nature. Mendel's law, made known in 1865, is an attempt at setting- forth this regularity in a scien- tific way. Through experiments! in plant breeding, the speaker showed that advances have been made in de- veloping varieties of vegetables and flowers that are resistant to certain kinds of diseases. In the course of his remarks Pro- fessor E. A. White said he approved of the objects of the federation. He in- vited all present to profit by the pro- gramme to be given February 11 at Cornell University. The date is in the middle of "farmers' week" at the university, but Professor White and other members of the faculty have ar- ranged the programme for the day named for the special benefit of the horticulturist and florist. As secretary of the American Rose Society, Pro- fessor White made the announcement that at a meeting of the executive committee held in New York. Janu- ary 12, the Hubbard -old medal had l:>een awarded to E. G. Hill, Rich- mond, Indiana, for his new rose, "Co- lumbia." The Hubbard medal is awarded by the society to the best rose of American origin developed in five years. In 1914 it was awarded to M. H. Walsh, of Woods Hole. Mass. The most enthusiastic speaker at the dinner was Dr. Erl Bates, of Sy- racuse, a physician, chemical manu- facturer, an enthusiastic amateur rose grower and a citizen of power in the communit,\- in which he lives. He said that the Syracuse society, which he helped to form, is the largest or- ganization of amateurs who grow plants out of doors in the country, and perhaps in the world. The society started with 12 men who were the oli- jects among their friends and neigh- bors of some good-natured ridicule — in fact, the thorough Philistines among them used the term "nuts" in talking about the hobby of the mem- bers of the new society. The ama- teurs persevered, however, and in time the influence of the society in the city was most noticeable. Many people planted roses, and some did not succeed. The reasons were vari- ous and the demand for information grew so insistent that the society compiled a list of 12 staple varieties of roses which almost any intelligent person could plant and take care of with the assurance that they would come true to name, bloom, and de- light all beholders. This first list led to demands for a second from those who considered themselves more ad- vanced; a third list was also called for by those who were beginning to think they were among the elect, and for those who thought themselves most advanced, a fourth list of roses had to be prepared. The result is that .Syracuse has become an unusual mar- ket for the nurseryman. The society has found it necessary to pool its or- ders, some of which are sent abroad and arrive in this country in a volume .about equal to that of the largest im- porters. Dr. Bates mentioned a re- cent order sent to a house in Ireland that was of unusual proportions. Dr. Bates believes that there are enough enthusiasts in Albany to start a rose society, the principal thing to do being to plan the campaign in tlie right way from the start. In conclusion, the speaker pleaded for the co-operation of the members of the federation and the Albany Florists' Club to secure an appropriation from the state for the construction of a large horticul- tural building on the st.ate fair grounds at Syracuse. Dr. Bates said that hor- ticultural and floral exhibits in the building would be a means of educat- ing thousands of people who visit tlie fair, in the use of beauty of fruits and flowers. The business meeting of the Feder- ation in Albany was informal — discus- sions about legislation and subjects of trade interest. The election of officers takes place at the annual meeting. R. D. 1920. The American Florist. 59 San Francisco. i.iMii'Ku surri.v auvancks i-ukks. The past week has shown a pie;a falliii*,- oft In Iho (|U;mtity of all kinds ijf cut llo\v. Pres- ident Wm. E. Fisher in the chair. Mr. Fisher, who is leaving the Cyrus H. McCoi-mick estate and going east, gave in his resignation with regrets as presi- dent after being elected for 1920. The society voted that E. Bollinger act in that capacity for 1020. The judging by points for the best exhibit at each month's meeting for medals for 1010 were as follows: Thos. Head 114G, gold medal; Robt. Chal- mers llOS. silver medal; John F. Kiley 1100, bronze medal. Wm. C. Rickards of New York was in attendance and gave a short talk on chrysanthemums at the Eastern exhi- bitions. He also gave the society .'flO for the best strawberry to be exhibited at the spring show. J. R. CLARKE, Cor. -Sec. Evausville, Ind. Florists says that during the past several weeks trade has shown a big improvement, due to the change in the weather. Emil Niednagel. manager of the floral business of Julius Niednagel here, and Miss .Sarah Meadows, daugh- ter of Mrs. F. H. Meadows, of this city, were married January 14. Mr. and Mrs. Niednagel left immediately after the ceremony for Chicago to spend their honeymoon. They will be at home at the Niednagle residence, 027 Lincoln avenue, follovv'ing their return from the north. Thomas C. Ruston. formerly asso- ciated' with the Wm. Blackman Floral Co., in this city, who now lives in In- dianapolis, has been ill for the past month, but is better at this writing. Dr. Knapp. well-known peony spec- ialist, has the sympathy of the trade in the loss of his ■wife, whose death occurred January 10. George Blackman, of the Wm. Blackman Floral Co.. is attending the carnation show in Chicago this week. HAMILTON, OXT. — Plans are under way for the annual convention of the Canadian Horticultural Association to be held in this city in August. 60 The American Florist. Jan. 24, The American Florist ESTABLISBED 1885. Subscription. United States and Mexico, $1.60 a vear; Cauad:i. %l.Ob; Europe and (Jouutries in Postal Union, $3.50. When sending us ctiange of address alvvay send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue The American Florist has accepted only trade adveriisements. Advert iseinents must reach us 'I'uesday (earlier if possible) as we po to press Wednesday. We uo not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER CONTEXTS. American Carnation Society 49 — Tlie opening day 49 — President Dorner's address 49 — Officers and judges (portraits) 50 — Secretary Baur's report 51 — Treasurer F. E. Dorner's report 52 — The awards 52 — Early visitors 52 Illinois State Florists' Ass'n (portraits) . 54 — President Keimel's address 54 — Secretary Ammann's report 54 The retail trade 55 — Next week in the flower shop 55 — Credits 55 — Sweet peas 55 — Modernizing the old-time store 56 Palms at Porto Rico 56 Ladies' Society of American Florists 57 National publicity for flowers 57 Adding atmosphere to flowers 57 New York Federation of Societies 57 Albany 68 San Francisco 59 Rhode Island Hort. Society 59 Rochester 59 St. Louis 69 North Shore Hort. Society 59 Evansville. Ind 59 Coal regulations removal asked 60 Mail addresses 60 Plant Quarantine No. 37 60 American Rose Society 60 School garden army plans for 1920 60 Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n 60 Cyclamen injury ...eo Jersey City 62 Chicago 64 Cincinnati 68 Seattle 69 Columbus 70 ''vaukee 70 Boston '. 70 Rochester Florists' Association 70 Philadelphia 72 New York 76 The seed trade 84 — Catalogues received 84 — Grass and clover seed prices 84 — Red clover 86 Florists' < Club of Baltimore 90 Lancaster County Florists' Ass'n 90 M arket gardeners 92 — Sweet potatoes 92 — Sweet potato profits 92 — The smoke nuisance 92 The nursery trade 94 — New England Nurserymen's Ass'n.... 94 Lead is now SV2 cents per pound. The Bureau of Plant Industry. Washing-ton, D. C, has issued Bulle- tin No. 802, devoted to peat and its characteristics. Senator Phelan, of Californin. will propose! a ponstitutional amendment barring- from American citizenship, children born in this country of par- ents inelig-ible for citizenship. He said also he was working on an immigra- tion measure to exclude all Japanese immigrants, except merchants and dip- lomats. Drastic laws are still on the in- crease. A bill has been introduced by Representative Brandt, of Georgia, providing penal servitude of from one to 20 years, with no alternative of fine, for fraudulent dealers in food supplies and fuel, also enlarging the number of punishable acts which are claimed to constitute fraud. Coal Regfulatlons Removal Asked. A movement in Philadelphia, having: for its object the prompt removal of all coal regulations, has been started by the American Wholesale Coal Associa- tion. Counsel has been engaged and ne- gotiations opened with representatives of the government at Washington. If this does not produce results, the asso- ciations is prepared to take the matter into the courts. nail Addresses. The postmaster of Chicago calls at- tention to the increasing delay in the delivery of mail, due to the omission of streets and street numbers in ad- dresses. All letterheads and envelopes should bear the name, street, number, city and state of tlie sender. Letters not bearing street and street numbers are generally returned by the postoffice authorities for better address, as it is no part of the business of? the post- office to look up the streets and num- bers. Plant Quarantine No. 37. ORCHID CONFERENCE, FEBRUARY 10, The following- communication, dated January 14, has been sent out by the federal horticultural board : "In response to requests for a confer- ence on the subject of the restrictions on the importation of orcliids, the board .would like to have those interested in the production of orchids in this coun- try, as well as those heretofore inter- ested in the importation of orchids, meet the board for the purpose of sucli conference, February 10, 1920, at 10 o'clock, in the office of the chairman of the board. United States department of agriculture. AA'ashingrton, D. C. C. L. M.VRLATT, Chairman of Board." V American Rose Society. HUBBARD GOLD MED.VL AWARD. The executive committee of the Amer- can Rose Society at a recent meeting n New York voted to award to the liybrid tea rose, Columbia, registered in 1917 by E. G. Hill of Richmond, In- diana, the Gertrude M, Hubbard gold medal for the best rose of American origin, introduced during the last five years. This award was made- possible by the generosity of Mrs, Gei-trude M. Hubbard, of T\vin Oaks, Washington, D, C. and has been awarded but once I when, in 1014, it was given to M. H. Walsh of Woods Hole, Massachusetts, for the introduction of the climbing rose, Excelsa, The honor which goes to Mr. Hill is distinctive. It is the high- est honor which the American Rose So- ciety can confer on a hybridizer, and it I is a recognition, not only of a variety of merit, but of the valued work of a pioneer in rose breeding — one who has • devoted a half century of real service in the advancement of the rose, through breeding a type admirably suited for .\merican conditions. E. ,A. WHITE, Sec'y. School Garden Army Plans for 1920. Florists and nurserymen throughout the country are urged to lend their aid during the coming year to make the work of the United States School Garden Army, wliich enrolled two and one-half million children in 1919. more permanent and to increase its educa- tional value. This result, says John L. Randall, director, can only be real- ized when gardening becomes a definite pai't of school work. Congress has ap- preciated the service of garden leaders to the country and has granted an ap- propriation to continue the work and this spirit of service to the education of children will result in their forming habits of industry and regularity by making use of their energies in yards and vacant lots that are now as a rule, largely unproductive. The garden army's slogan, "A Garden for Every Child — Every Child in a Garden" — is well chosen. The cooperation of the trade in this movement should be gen- erous. There is no school subject from which more real knowledge of science, art or life's relations can be gained than through experience with growing plants. The interest now aroused will be reflected in the homes of future years. Give the garden army children in your neighborhood the benefit of your valuable experience. Florists' Teleifraph Delivery Association. PAV.VIENTS THROUGH CLEARING HOUSE. A resolution adopted by the board of directors authorizing the secretary to pay all accounts that are sent to the clearing house became 'effective January 1, 1920. Accordingly, all accounts sent to the clearing house for collection will be paid promptly, after this office has been assured that said account is due, and no adjustments are necessary. A check for the amount, less 20 per cent, will be sent to the creditor. The florist owing the account, automatically be- comes debtor to the F. T. D. A. for the full amount. All checks will be is- sued against the guarantee fund of the association. When the accounts are paid, they will be credited to the guar- antee fund, less 20 per cent. Any sur- plus arising (after expenses are de- ducted for collection 1 from this pro- cedure, will be turned into the general fund of the association. The penalty for failure to pay the account within 10 days after due no- tice from the secretary, will be sus- pension, and the delinquent's name withdrawn from the list, (Article 11. Section 10, Cons, and By-laws). Any balance due a suspended member of his guarantee fund, after all accounts are paid, will be remitted after a lapse of the authorized time. See Article 4, Section 6, Cons, and By-laws. The secretary has been called to ac- count many times by members of the P. T. D. A. for not using his official right in issuing checks to cover ac- counts due. To avoid further criticism, the fibove action was declared timely. ALBERT POCHELON, Sec'y. Cyclamen Injury. Ed. American Florist: Will you kindly tell us what is af- fecting our cyclamens this year? The plants appeared to be perfectly healthy until early last fall when the leaves on many of them began to come puffy and misshapen. Believing this to be caused by aphis, we used nico-fume and sulphur in disinfecting and sur- rounded the pots with tobacco stems, but this seemed to have no effect, the leaves coming gnarled as before, a portion of the buds were knotty, and some of them had no leaves on the flower whatever. North Dakota. O. H. W. Inquirer is probably right in saying the trouble is caused by aphis or thrips. Spraying was evidently started too late. Cyclamens, to be kept free of insects, should be sprayed at least once a week with nicotine, as per formula on bottle, commencing when the plants are small. P. 1920. The American Florist. 61 Wants, For Sale, Etc. Small Type, 12 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, SI. 50 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices are net.cash with order. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. ' Where luiswers nro to bo iiiiiilol fruin this oUlco ODOlose lU ceDta oxtrii to cover postuKO. etc. !!■ it* A A ijnj* A *1> J* Ji »1« Ji A >ti »t» Ji ■!» >!■ '!■ J« »T» «1« *t« *li iTnti 62 The American Florist. Jan. 24, The holiday demand has undoubtedly depleted your supply of Prepared Foliages and Artificial Flowers. Now Is the Time to stock Up for 1920 Magnolia Leaves — Cycas -- Evergreens SPECIAL PRICES ON ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS i Per 100 ' Per 100 :! WAXED ROSES, white, pink, yellow $2.50 I WaxCd Dahlias, lavender, pink, white $4.00 ;|: WAXED CARNATIONS, white or pink . 2.00 Waxed Orchids 5.00 | Waxed 'Mum 5, lavender, pink, white, yellow 4.00 1 WaXed SwCCt PCBS $10.50 per 1000 THE OVE QNATT CO.,inc.^ Preservers of Natural Foliage. , L^ PortC, I fid. Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets, Florists' Supplies and Decorators' Novelties. Menticn the American Florist when writing inniniiiiitiiiiMtntf»t»i,i,|i„|im»i,ii»i i |iiii tiiiiiii i iiitiiiiiitiiii iiii i mil iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiii I iiiiiinitri iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiniliiiiiiiiitiiiliiiiitiiniiiiiiiiiliuuiiiiiiuiiiuuumuuiiujll^ For Florists' Supplies, Baskets, Chiffons I and St. Valentine Novelties PITTSBURGH GUT FLOWER CO., ns-its sne.ii si., Pittsburgli, Pa. | i m i ui ii i ii i ii u ii u ii H nimmHMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiitiitiiiiiiriiiMuiiiiiiitiiiiiniiiMnMMitiiiiiiuiiiiiriiMiiiiiiiniininiiiiiniuiiiiiniiriiuiiiiiiiniiuiiMiiittiiiiiniiiiiiiti^ Jersey Cltv, N. J. John F. Madden had full charge of tile floral arrangement for the funeral of Georg-e E. Blakeslee, January 14. Mr. Blakeslee had been prominent in New Jersey politics, and \vas a close friend of Gov. Edwards. In addition to the casket cover and designs, the order of the family. Madden had orders 4'rom the White House, Washington. D. C, and from prominent people in other parts of the country. But few funerals ever held in this city showed such a wealth of fine floral work. The retail store at 090 Newark ave- nue, formerly conducted by John Man- tovi, has been taken over by H. & E. Nacion, natives of Cuba, and clever young- men, who are popular in the trade. May F. Kendall, who has n prosper- ous store at 532 Jersey avenue, had designs for the Blakeslee funeral. She is a good customer of the leading wholesalers of New York. The range on Garfield avenue, for- merly conducted by John Leach, and later by Philip Do.«tch. has been torn down to make room for other lines of business. Comprising tlie Inrsest assortment of Florist lio\f s oblainal)lp. The Arnold Florist Box stoi^k iias tieen purchased by the Lindley Company, Write as for prices. GEO. M HOOPIS. New York Representative. 6ot W. 144th St. A. V. Z. JENNINGS. Chicago Representative, 20 E. Jackson Blvd. LINDLEY BOXES ARNOLD BOXES Lind ley Flower Box Company, QuaiiitviBox Makers. Marlon, Indiana Callas Brothers are well located at 100 Sip avenue, near the Summit ave- nue station of the Hudson tube, and report good business. Although Francis Piercy has turnel his business over to younger members of his family, he is yet active, and takes a hand in the work. Robert Leach has sold his range at 070 Garfield avenue to his brother. Henry, and has retired from the flo- rist business. "Theodore, the Florist," a young man of good address, has a handsome store at 2800 Boulevard, near the Hudson tube station. E. Bonnot. who for a number of years had a good store in another location, is now well established at llo Monticello avenue. PUSSY WILLOWS FOR FORCING. The Bli rink Kind. Good Qualltjr. I5to30inche3 S4.00 per 1000 2 to 4 feet ., 7.00 per 1000 Cash with ord'-r. Packing free MINNEAPOLIS NURSERY, 4117 So. Aldrich Ave.. MINNBAPOLIS. MINN. We found business active at the Bo- gie range and store, which is now con- ductetl by B. M. Bogie. Charles Boiling, .S84 Montgomery stj-eet. who speci.alizes in bulbs, has a fine stock coming on. A. F. F. 1920. The American Florist, 63 GLADIOLIS BILBS Standard Varieties,, 1> 1 r.o (N> 'It A>ii:i »iiii<- :iii, FlIAM IS KIMi. llriiiiKi- xi-iirli-l :!."■.. . I'iiu- »liilr . AT,. II A I.I. I*: 1 • I'^jirl \ Mil J moll :tl£ Mils. |-u\M» i'i:M)i.i;'|'(>n. rink, reil blotch. J.". >l|A. SrilW MII'.N. llf.Mt ;rlloiv .-■.'.. WAIt. illooii red .-..-,. WII.I.V \\I(;>IAN. «hi(o. liink l>;i>«oll 4r,. ^1:1. LOW ll.\>MIKI<. Vrllow 1-1 Vl".: ¥4 100. MK!S. \V.\TT. \\\ne reil ID.\ V.'VM. Decii .Miilinoii reil 2<*». .4RI7,0.\'.A. rink -nHU ninroou 2.'., MISS 1,1 (II.I.IO. Sort liKhl Nhell lllllk or liivenller 'ZTt. IvI'MlKKUI t;i.OIM. t'reiini pink, eriinson Ntrifieil 45, I'IMv III: A I TV. l{o«e pink -I."!. AiiGiisr \. ^^ hitr ::t.."ii I'IMv I'F.HFK.f TIO\. Ileniitiful pink -lll.OII ANNIE WKJMAN. Yellow, red bloteli PRIMIII.IM s IMIIItlUS. 1-1%. *IS.III> 21'..-iO rLORISTS- .MI.VTIRK. Very goml 1.-..0I) .III) nil nil .1)11 .III) IMI .1)11 .III) nil .1)0 01) 00 .00 ,00 .00 ,1)1) ,000 'l ' I P 9:in.i)i) i.'.OO Tr..oi) :t.'i.oo 2S.0I) .-0.00 :!r>.i)o r.o.oo l.'.OO l.'.OO lo.uo 00.00 ISO.OI) .'•0.00 .'•0.00 :io.oo :to.oo 27.50 50.00 .".0.00 :'.o.iii) 50.00 :to.an 2.'..00 20.00 Novelties New and Scarce Varieties Nriirli'f . . Inrge; Improve- I'.i" Vp i;i)I.i>I':n w i;sr. Orimue (;OI,IATH. Djirk violet. ier.» iiieiit on l-:iiipreNM of Inilia .lOFFHl'.. Ilriek red: liirite flower NVMIMI. White: liirBe tlower m KK.V OF W 111 ri;s. While STFLI.V. I.itfht red: >ell<>w liloteh \At\ III.VSSIM;. Deep pink: dark ll:oteh. IIARV FF.XNFI,. I.inht Invender ritlUli: OF t;OSIIi:.N. Fle»h pink SI MKR BKAl TV. l>iNtinet pink FVALIXE. Smoky violet (;ol,IJEX Ivl\(i. llrlKht yellow. criinHon blotcb (■EORliE I'.VI I.. I.iir(;e iii:iroon HOSEBVn. Itenutil'iil rose IIEKlvSHIRE. neliciite pink IIAI.TIMORF.. SnInion, ereaiii lURrkins.» not HESTER WHITE. W hite MASTER AVIETSE. Unrk violet. 1-1%. !M lOO I'HIMII.IMS ROAM)KE. l.nrBe, rieh yellow. .flO.OO 0.00 4.00 ■r 100 I'/j "Ip «10.0U 10.00 12.00 10.00 15.00 10.00 12.00 15.00 8.00 12.00 8.00 8.00 7.00 S.(M) 8.00 8.00 6.00 5.00 PRICE LIST ON CANNAS Select 2 to 3 eyes. Bronze-Leaved Varieties We have never handled finer stock. Per 101) Per 11)00 Height URANUVWIXE. Wine red dappled with eriniMoii 3% It. iiCi.OO $25.00 DAVID IIAUI >l. llriKht vermilion searlet mottled d:irk red S ft. :!.!I0 25.00 EGAMJ.VI.E. Keep eurrant red 4 It. :{.()0 2.-.00 KI\(; HI >IIII:RT. Oranse scarlet. . .4 to 4V2 tt. .">.i)0 4.-.00 WVOMIXti. OriMiBe-eolored 7 ft. 3.00 25.1)0 MlISAKOI.I.\. lniinen.se foliage. ...« to 8 ft. 3.00 2.1.00 SHE.\.\NDOAII. Ho.se pink 4 ft. 3.00 25.00 Variegated Flowers with Green Foliage Per Vvr Heisht 101) lOIII) Al.LEMAMA. Rrieht searlet, l>ro:id yel- low border, beautifully mottled . .4 to 5 ft. .fia.OI) $2.'>.0O GLADItlFI.OR.V. Crimson edKed with gold 31/j f t. 3.00 25.00 IT.\I.I.\. Clear yellow overlaid with orani;e 3% ft. 3.01) 25.00 Mme. C'R07.V. lirilliant scarlet, orange gilt edge 3% ft. :l.OI) 2.5.00 SOV. nvWTOINE CROZV. Bright gold- en yellow 4 ft. 3.00 25.00 Pink Shades with Green Foliage Height HUNCiAHIA. I'iiik with satiny sheen... 3 ft. MLLE. BER-\T. Ileen rose pink 4 ft. MRS. .\. rt>X.\Rn. s'almon pink 4 ft. ROSEA GIG.\>TE.\. Rieh rose pink 4 ft. LOIIISE, Soft rose pink 5 ft. VEXl'S. Ro.se pink, creamy yellow- border 4 ft. 3.00 Per Per 100 1000 $.-..00 .¥40.00 3.00 25.00 5..50 .50.00 0.00 55.00 3.00 25.00 Yellow Shades with Green Foliage Height ArSTRI.\, Bright yellow, eriinsoii throat S'/^ ft. Bi;i{B.\Xlv. Sulphur yelloM, iuner petals dotted red G FI,OUE\tE A.VltillAN. Vellon with bright red spots .5 I\DI.W'.\. Rich golden orange 5 GI.ADI.\TOR. Bright yellow, spotted crimsou 4 R. W.iLLACE. Canary yellow 3 \ EI.LOW HIUIBERT. Deep rieh yellow- heavily spotted bright red 3 to 3 '4 ft til ST.W Gl -MPER. Golden yellow, lower lictiils spotted red 4 ft, Per too $:!.00 I'er 1000 $25.00 ft. 3.00 25.00 ft. ft. ft. ft. 3.00 3.00 3.t»0 3.00 5.00 3.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 40.00 27..J0 Red Shades with Green Foliage Height A. BOl'VIER. Clear crimson 5 ft. BE-\l TE POITEVINE. Crimson 4 ft. CRIMSOX BEDDEH. Red 3% ft. CHAS. HE.XDERSOX. Crimson searlet, yellow flame throat 4 ft. FIREBIRD. Glistening searlet. without markings 4 ft. .>i:a\ TISSOT. Vermilion, bright orange shadings 3 ft. I.t>lISI.VX,\. Crimson searlet 5 to O ft. METEOR. Brilliant searlet ..5 ft. Soft orange shaded ear- yellow throat 5 to « ft. 3.00 .\. Searlet overlaid with 4J/2 ft, Crimsou 3V2 ft. K.VTE GRAV. mine, dotted PENXSYL,V,\XI orange T.\RRYTOAA X. Per 100 $3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 8.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 3.00 3.00 ft. W I-XTZER'S COLOSSAL. Vivid scarlet 5 to tl PAX'AMA. Dull red, overlaid rose, with mottled yellow edge 3 ft. EXPRESS, Crimson scarlet 2M: ft. BL.'VCK PRIX'CE. Dark velvety crimsou. 4 VI: ft. I'er 1000 ¥25.01) 25.00 25.00 25.00 75.00 25.00 35.00 40.00 25.00 25.00 i.OO 40.00 li.OO 3.00 3.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 Caladium Esculentum (Elephant's Ear) Bulbs I"" 1«0 5 to 7-lneh * 7..50 7 to !)-inch 1 12.00 9 to 1 1-inch 18.00 1 1 to 12-Inch 25.00 12 to 14-lneh S5.W Fancy-leaved Caladiums pe^ loo Highly colored, the best named varieties $15.00 Pearl Tuberoses per loo Dwarf double $35.00 Single 25.00 Tuberous-rooted Begonias y,„ i„„ Assorted oolors, Mingle, iiinnimoth bulbs ouly $25.00 Prioes subjeet to change n'ithout uotiee. * Watch Us Grow.' American Bulb Co 172 North Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. 64 The American Florist. Jan. 24, To Flower Buyers There has been a big change in the flower market the last few days, caused by the very large funeral demand for flowers on account of the influenza epidemic. Wc are obliged to withdraw temporarily all advertised quotations, and will bill out stock at market values on day of shipment. Unfavorable weather has made all flowers very scarce. We will do the best we can to fill all orders in full, but we must put in some stock of long and medium lengths with orders of short lengths in Roses. We will do the best wc possibly can to buy miscellaneous flowers, but please bear in mind there is a shortage of all kinds of stock. All seasonable flowers not grown by us will be procured on orders. BASSETT & WASHBIRN liONG DISTANCE PHONE: OPPICB AND STORE Greenhouem: Hinsdale. Ill, and GreBB. Station. 111. 'lO W. TTaOaSll AVC, tllltAQU, ILL NOTICE:— We close at 5 o'clock week days. Closed all day Sundays. Chlcasfo. STOCK CLEANS UP EARLY. Stock of all kinds is cleaning up at an early hour each day at high prices and some of the wholesale houses are finil- ing it to V)e a pretty tough job to fill all the orders that they are receiving. Short and medium roses are exceed- ingly scarce and the longer stemmed grades are in good demand on this account, which means that there is no surplus to speak of when the stores close at night. Columbia, Mrs. Chas. Russell and Premier are sold almost as soon as they reach the stores and the receipts of American Beauty roses are also disposed of quickly. Ophelia, Sun- burst, Milady, Mrs. Aaron Ward. Champ Weiland, Killarney, White Kil- larney. Killarney Brilliant, Richmond, Hoosier Beauty, Maryland, Montrosei and a few other varieties grown for this market also clean up fast at high prices. Carnations are in. strong de- mand at the advertised quotations and are in short supply. Lily of the valley is having a good call and so are orchids and gardenias. Sweet peas are in strong demand arid so are violets. Tu- lips and jonquils are commanding high figures and the same holds true for hyacinths and freesias. Some colored freesias are included in the shipments and as usual are taken up quickly. Stevia, mignonette, daisies, callas, ca- lendulas, white and yellow narcissi and bouvardia are included in the offerings. Boxwood and g.alax are moving fast and there is a good call for other gi-eens. The local health departmesit is l>eing swamped with appeals for nurses to combat the spread of influ- enza and pneumonia. The latter has taken a serious turn and the number of cases are increasing at an alarming rate. There have been over 3,000 cases of the "influenza" reported sO far, with many of the patients already recover- ed. Dispatches from Washington .say THANKS We have been unusually favored with a big increase in business since the FIRST OF THE YEAR, with over ONE HUNDRED NEW CUSTOMERS. SHIPPING BUSINESS is our specialty because we know how to take care of it. YOUR Protection Kennicott Bros. Co. 1 74 North Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Wholesale Dealers in CUT FLOWERS since 1861 1920. The American Florist. 65 iijiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin (3iWH9LESALE-GDgWEPS e/'CUT FLOWEPS^-^ PLANTS ^>" 182 North Wabash Avenue 'hunt-. Uiinilolph ' a Second avenue dealer to g-ood advan- tag'e. The supply of carnations has been increasing', but there has been a greater demand for this offering, so that California is still drawn on by the smaller dealers who have no glass of their own. Ophelia roses from local wholesalers lead in volume of arrival-;. with Columbia. Milady and Lady Hill- ingdon all offered in commercial lots. There were a few Killarneys also and some Sunburst was seen in the early shipments for the week. Lily of the valley continues as scarce as at the last writing, but suitable substitutes are be- ing developed for the corsage trade. Sweet peas axe enjoying a good season, and prices have been better maintained than in any previous year. The local cut of orchids is short of current needs. and good cattleyas are bringing %\ or better per bloom. NOTES. More changes are reported in the sales force of the Hollywood Gardens. Miss Juanita Tromlitz, who has been with the firm for some time, has re- signed because of a contemplated change of name and address. It is re- ported among her friends that ere long she will be Mrs. Taylor. S. A. Dunlap, late with Martin & Forbes, in Port- land, and before that, in Chicago, has been added to the sales force, and Mrs. Dunlap will take Miss Tromlitz's place. A big cut of Ophelia roses and red, white and pink carnations is coming in from the Hollywood greenhouses, and cleaning up in good style. Jack Sahlia. of Kent, has developed a carnation, a sport of Supreme, which was shown for the first time last week in Rosaia Bros.' window, and which has attracted a great deal of attention. This flower is a lovely salmon pink in color, and the blossoms range from three to four inches in diameter. Miss Anna Burns, of the Burns Flo- ral Co.. handled a number of big deco- rations for lodge events during the past week. In one of these, chrysanthe- mums, asters and gi'eens were used for an entire hall, three cn'ors giving all the varietv needed for the work. Ed Schlager. Port Townsend florist, who has received his discharge from the service, stopped off in Minnesota long enough to acquire a better half, and spent a day here last week on his way i The Meyer Green Silkaline I I size F, fine: FF. medium. :ind FFP". coarse, | = is ¥2.25 per lb., and the ^Teeu Silkaline is 3 I $3,00 per lb., witb Ijbertil discounts in caso | I lots of 500 lbs. and upwards. Every spool = = contains 2 oz. of actuul thread, 16 oz. to the § I lb , not weighing in the wood or boxes. Can | i be had on 2 oz. spools or 1 lb. tubes at 10c S i per lb. less. Send your orders direct to the | I nisinufacturer. | I JOHN C. MEYER FLORIST THREAD WORKS I I LOWELL, MASS. Dept. XY. | ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiriiriiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiriiiiiriininiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiitriiiiiiiiiili? home. He expects to go in heavily for loganberry culture this year. Joseph Goldberry. of the Kenney Flower Shop, has been kept from work a part of each day this week with a 70 The American Florist. Jam,. 24, 1 1 fflNTERSON CO. 166 N. Wabash Ave. L. D. Phone, Central 6004 Established 1892 Dally Shipments of the finest stock In Roses, Carnations and Violets. Headquarters for Wild Smllax, Fancy Ferns, Adiantum and all Green Goods. Don't forget, our Supply Department Is complete— Ribbons, Chiffons, Boxes, Crepe Paper and Wire Designs. Chicago FRNE & r OMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 E« Randolph Street) L D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. severe cold, but completion of shop de- tails is going ahead nevertheless. A splendid business has been reported. A special liospital combination of Almeria grapes, oranges, red apples and various arrangements of cut flowers was shown last week by the Woodlawn Flower Shop. Good sales for hospital delivery followed. Felix Rosaia reports a splendid sale of Ophelia and Ward roses and says that January business promises to far exceed that of the corresponding month of last year. Rosaia Bros, report a notable increase in their cut of orchids, and for the past two weeks have been freed of the neces- ity of buying their stock in California. The Woodland Park Floral Company announces that it will extend the area under glass this year to care . for in- creased orders. Eddie O'Neill, salesman with the Woodlawn Flower Shop, is in southern California on an extended visit. William Langhout, representing the American Bulb Company, Chicago, call- ed on the trade this week. Fred H. Rowe, of McCoy's, reports good progress on the firm's new home on Second avenue. H. M. Columbus, 0. SUPPLY UNUSUALLY SCAiSCE. The demand for flowers during the past week has been a little slow, but not unu.sually so for this time of the year. Following the holiday season, there is always a lull, and this year it is not any more pronounced than usual. In fact, some of the florists say that the let-up is not nearly as strong as last year in compar-ison. Another factor which has helped to make the trade slow, is the bad weather conditions which have prevailed. Snowy and icy streets have kept people at home, and as a result the demand has been af- fected. There are a few parties and re- ceptions now, but for the time being, the active social season is past. Fu- neral work has not been very brisk. There is a fairly good demand for loose flowers, and that is probably the best feature of the trade at this time. All of the doTvn-town florists report a scarcity of flowers, but more especially for carnations and sweet peas. There is a fair supply of roses, which retail from $4 to .$10 per dozen, princi- pally of Ophelia, Sunburst, Killamey, Premier and Columbia. Carnations are quite scarce, and sell from $3 per dozen up. They are largely pink and white varieties. Sweet peas are moving well ati 75 cents to $1..50 per bunch. The supply is fair, and the quality ex- ceedingly good. Violets are probably the strongest point in the market, sell- ing at $2 per bunch. They are of excel- lent quality and are not very plentiful. Plants are scarce and move readily at good prices. J. W. I^. Milwaukee, Wis. LIMITED SUPPLY AISTD HIGH PRICES. Market conditions for the past week show^ed no improvements as to supply over that of the week previous. All kinds of cut flowers were scarce, with a brisk demand, especially for funeral work. Both roses and carnations are tight upon arrival; in fact, this has been the case ever since the recent holidays, and prospects are, that nor- mal conditions will not prevail for some time to come, which means that the prevailing high prices will not come down. It looks as though the so-called good times will last till St. Valentine's day, which is a rather short time before Easter, NOTES. The Waukesha Floral Co. had a nar- row escape, January 8, when a rivet head on the rear of their boiler blew out. They managed to keep out the frost by using kerosene stoves, loaned for the purpose, until repairs, which were completed at 3 a. m., again per- mitted firing. The entertainment committee of the florists' club, through these lines, wishes to extend a hearty invitation to all outside florists, especially those of the Badger state, to attend the mid- winter dancing party. January 29, at the Calumet club. The influenza is again with us. While the beginning of last week, the first cases Tvere reported, the total number reached the 200 mark, Janu- ary 17. We are more than pleased to report that Mrs. Seaman had improved enough last week, to be able to sit up in bed a short time on several days. E. O. Boston, Mass. At the January meeting of the Retail Floi-ists' Association, held at the Parker house, the present oflicers were re-electd .Ts follows: Henry Penn. president; Wil- liam Elliott, vice-president; E. Gorney, secretary; William Stickle, treasurer; W. R. Nicholson and William Hastings were named trustees. President A. L. Miller, of the Society of American Flor- ists, was present and gave an interest- ing talk on the work of the national or- ganization, and also spoke on plant growing. Among other speakers w^cre H. Barch. A. Christensen and, William Elliott. An excellent dinner preceded tile business session. William McAlpine's I'ange at Exeter has been producing excellent cuts of Killarney Queen, Columbia. Double White Killarney and Hadley roses. George Arnold, of Woburn, one_ of tlie progressive growers of this section, has sold his establishment and entered the banking field. H. B. Ruppert, traveling representa- tive for Phillip L. Carbone. is making a western trip with six large trunks of samples. Sell More Potted Plants You can easily double your plant trade by show- ing your customers how easy it la to grow potted plants with a Little Wonder Plant Irrigator They keep your plants watered Just right. Whole- sale price. $20.00 per 100. If your supply house does not carry them send U3 their name with your order. Sajnple by mail. 860 The Wonder Plant Irrigator Go. 2918 N. Clark St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing GOLDFISH 1,500,000 (Fancy and Plain) Ready tor market at rock-bottom prices. Ship anywhere in U. .S. or Canada. Write for our illustrated catalogue. Oriental Goldfish £c Supply Co. 3757 to 3761 Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, 111. 1920 Catalogue 48 Pages for Florists sent free on request. THE JOHN HENRY CO. LANSING, MICH. George Butterworth, of Framingha.m, is studying law and will combine Blackstone and orchid culture. Samuel Goddard, the well known car- nation specialist, has been confined to his bed with a severe cold. William R. Nicholson has a new white snapdragon which he will introduce next year. S. K. G. Rochester florists' Association. At its regular meeting. January 9, at the Osborne House, Rochester, N. Y., the Rochester Florists' Association elected the following officers for 1920 : George Keller, president; James Sprout, vice-president;- Irving Briggs, secre- tary; Arthur Glenn, treasurer; George ,T. Bonncher, George B. Hart and Charles Vick, trustees. CHESTER. 1920. The American Florist. 71 John Kruchten Co. 30 East Randolph Street, ( Not Incorporated ) WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. E.C.AMLINGCO. The liargest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Ij. D. Phones CBNTRAl. 1977 and 1978 '••T,''rTr^"i Mention the American Florist when writing MILLER &MIISSER Wholesale Florists 211 North State Street CHICAGO Mention the Ar)ierican Florist when writing A. L. Randall Co., "ili^wr Wabash Ave., and Lake St. OMMS^ ^B@ CHICAGO, ILL. VSBU^ Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing Weiiand-RischCoi FLOWER CROWERS rcLCPNONE trt uUfADACU IMC cniCACO CXKnULOTS IM fl.WA0A3n AVE. ILLINOIS Mention the American Florist when writing George Rein berg WHOLESALE FLORIST Bxtra fancy Ophelia, Snnbnmt, Co- lumbia, RnsNell. Mlladr. ^Vhlte Klllar- ney and Klllarney Brilliant Rosea. All orders ^Iven prompt attention. Try us. 162 N. Wabash Av., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Hanging Baskets Price List, 1919. Plain Wire Hanging Baskets. J1.7h 14. inch »3.00 ............... 2.3.") 16-iBCh 4.50 SHEET MOSS In bags, per bag, $2.00 Our Sheet Moss Is the best value for the money In the market. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, ^^DEiRo^rMicH.^* ' lO-lnch. IZ.inch. Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMellowerMM'Ket^ Chicago. CURRENT PRICE LIST. Dozen Roses, Beauty $4.00@$12.00 Per 100 Mrs. Chas. Russell. . 10.00® 60.00 Columbia 10.00® 60.00 Premier 10.00® 60.00 Hoosier Beauty ... 8.00® 40.00 Killarney Brilliant. 8.00® 36.00 Killarney 8.00® 26.00 White Killarney ... 8.00® 26.00 Richmond 10.00® 36.00 My Maryland 8.00® 36.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer. 8.00® 35.00 Milady 8.00® 36.00 Sunburst 8.00® 36.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 8.00® 26.00 Ophelia 8.00® 36.00 Dble. W. Killarney.. 8.00® 26.00 Champ Weiland ... 8.00® 26.00 Stanley 8.00® 36.00 Bavard Thayer ....10.00® 60.00 Cecile Brunner .... 4.00® 8.00 George Elgar 4.00® 8.00 Baby Doll 4.00® 8.00 Nesbit 4.00® 8.00 Our selection 8.00® 10.00 Carnations 10.00® 18.00 Cattleyas per doz 16.00® 18.00 Cypripediuni per doz 4.00® 6.00 Mignonette 6.00® 8.00 Yellow Narcissus 8.00® 10.00 .Snapdragons per doz 1.00 Freesia 8.00® 12.00 Tulips . 10.00® 12.00 Daisies 2.00 Vallpy 12.00® 16.00 Callendulas 4.00® 6.00 (lartlenias per doz 6.00® 9.00 .Tonquils 10.00® 12.40 Paper Whites per 100 6.00® 8.00 Callas 26.00® 36.00 Sweet Peas per 100 3.00® 4.00 Violets 3.00® 4.00 Ferna per 1.000 4.00 Galax per 1,000 1.60® 2.00 Leucothoe 1.00@ 1.26 Mexican Ivy per 1,000 6.00® 6.00 Plumosus Strings ...each .60® .76 Sprengeri, Plumosus, Sprays 3.00 Boxwood, 36c per lb., per case 9.00 THE CHRYSANTHEMUM By Elmer D. Smith FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Order. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago £niii]miniitiiitiiiiiniyiiiiiimlllliiilllltllliuiiiliimimiiililiiuinnniiiimiiinni.j SPECIAL Assortment of 50 Tumbler Baskets . ' $22,501 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist when ioriting I RAEDLEIN BASKET 00. i i 713 Mllnaukee Ave. CHICAGO. ILL. 1 ~,iiiiitiiiiiiiiniiuiintiiitiliiilMiniiiiiiiimittii[iiiiMrniritriiiiirnriiniiiiiiliniiitlu? REFRIGERATORS COMPLETE FIXTURES CENTRAL REFRIGERATOR & EQUIPMENT CO. Estimates Submitted. 155 No. Clark Street. CHICAGO 72 The American Florist. Jan. 24, Rooted Carnation Cuttings C. W. Ward, Theo, Alice, Belle Washburn, Beacon, Matchless. White Perfection, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Pink Benora, very fine light pink, $100.00 per 1000. January and February Delivery. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. SHORTAGE OF STOCK BECOMES ACUTE. Another ■week has passed and the scarcity of flowers is even more acute than for the previous period. The sit- uation is very unusual, and by many retailers considered most harmful, as prices are continuing' so extremely high that they cannot afford to use flowers for display; in fact, find it very difficult to get enough for their every day needs. Such prices, for in- stance, as 15 cents each for the short- est grade of Killarney roses; $0 per 100 for sweet peas; $15 for carnations, and most other stock in proportion, fairly staggers the old-timers and puts everybody to the test in trying to sat- isfy their customers and at the same time come out whole. The end of the week saw a gleam of sunshine in the increasing size and gi'eater frequency of shipments of sweet peas. It is hoped this improvement -will continue. C&ttleyas are the only flower! that have declined in price, selling now at from 50 to 75 cents as against *1.50 to $2 two weeks ago. There axe still a few American Beauties. Re- ports say these will not increase, but continue to get scarcer. Discussing prices and qualities of various kinds of stock at present appears useless, as there is so little coming in and so quickly grabbed up, irrespective of grade or .condition, that no one thinks 'dt complaining. The greatest demand • is for the shorter or medium grades of all flowers, roses in particular, but not 10 per cent of the stock is what are called shorts, six to eight inches, and men pay 20 to 35 cents for roses, who never paid it before. One of the prominent retailers, in commenting on the situation, stated that people come in and price cut flowers and walk out again, not one in five making pur- chases. Others are continually rebel- ling against the high prices, laying the blame on the growers and com- mission men, and declaring they are killing the business. The growers say they fCre not gretting more than from one-half to two-thirds of their usual crop, Tvith greatly increased cost of production. In the commission houses, the help stand around half the day doing nothing, there being so lit- tle stock to handle. The great scar- city of cut flowers should help the sale of blooming and foliage plants. The cyclamens that did not make Christ- mas, are now coming nicely into flower, while Primulas obconica, mal- acoides and Townsendii are seen in all the shops. The growers of Easter plant stock are now busy with their various specialties. There will be quite a quantity of giganteum lilies, which are now up -nath foliage so spreading as to almost cover the pots. Rambler roses are beginning to start, and are being pruned and tied up in pyramids, globes, baskets and other fancy shapes. Hydrangeas, mostly French varieties, are a large item in nearly all the stocks. They are all now swelling their buds and will soon be in full growth. While April 3 is Easter Sat- urday, the stock must be ready for delivery March 2f), which is a very early date and calls for a quick start and continuous growth to come in on time. There will be quite a few Aza- lea Hinodigiri, the Japanese dwarf small flower variety, and amoena. These are now grown by nurserymen nmmimmm ilimtim linim imiiiii i miiii imtimminin ifimilllllll l l imit Illllltlllt llllllllll lll llllltlllllll Illllim^ Roses, Carnations, Snapdragon, Violets. All Seasonable Flowers. This la the exclDSlve shop, only one block from Kxpreas Depots. 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. niiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiMiiiiiiuiiiuiinniininunminiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiMiiiniHiuniiiniitiitiniiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiuiiuiitiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiiitiiiiiuuiu Vllo MeHo¥grMArKeU Boston, Jan. 21. Per 100 Eloses, American Beauty 25.00@150.00 Shawyer. Russell 10.00® 30.00 Killarney lO.Oti® 30.00 Milady 12.00® 30.00 " Franoia Scott Key. Radiance 12.00(11! 30.00 White Killainev 8.00® 30.00 Killarney Brilliant 16.01.)® 25.00 Ward 12.00® 20.00 Hadley 25.00®1 Smllax .25 Asparagus Strings 60® .76 Pittsburgh, Jan. 21. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special, per doz. 12.00 " " fancy, per doz.. 10,00 '* " extra, per doz.. 7.50 " " No. 1, per doz... 4.00 Hadley 20.00® 50.00 Klllarney 8.00® 25 00 Maryland 8.00® 25.00 Scott Key 20.00® 75.00 Sunburst 8.00® 20.00 Mrs Aaron Ward 8.00® 20 00 ■■ Russell 15.0013) eO.OO rolumbla in.noiffl 60.00 Ophelia 10.00® 25-00 Hilda 6.00® 18.00 Premier 20.00® 60.00 Carnations 10.00 Cattleyas, each 2.00 Ferns, per 1,000 3.50 Sweet Peas 4.00 Daisies 4.00® 6.00 Galax, per 1,000 2.00 Plumosns, per bunch .40 Sprengerl, per bUDCh ..50 Smilax. per doz 3.00 Calendulas „_ *'!^ Stevla, per hunch 50® .75 Narcissus, white 6.00 Milwaukee, Jan. 21. Per 100 Rose, Killarnev, W. KiU'n'y 10.00 rfP 25.00 Ward 8.00® 15.00 Sirs. Charles Russell. 16. 00® 35.00 Ophelia 10.00® SO.OO Columbia 16.000 50.00 Hoosier Beauty 12.00® 35.00 Carnations, assorted 8.0O® 10 0<1 Cattleyas, per doz 18.00® 24.00 Oncidlum 10.00® 15.00 Stevia "■"'" Paper Whites A^J? ,^^ Violets 2.00® 3.00 Callas, per doz 3.00 Rubrums. per doz 1.50 Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OP MERIT staple Baskets and Seasonable Noveltiea in Quantity. Send for Our Catalogue. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1809-1311 N. 2nd St., Phlla.. P*. Mention the American Florist when writing WHY NOT TRY THE McCALLUM CO. For Real Service in FLORISTS' SUFPI lES 7 We are manufacturers and ini porters— not merely jobbers. Send for Our New Catalog and be convinced. The McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing MmNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholeaale Florists and Supplies 218 North Fifth St. Send list In for quotations. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Jan. 21 Per 100 Roses. Hadley 10.00® 25.00 Premier 8.00® 30.00 Killarney 6.00® 16.00 White KillarneT 6.00® 15.00 Hoosier Beauty 10.00® 20.00 " Russell, per doz 4.00 Ward 6.00® 10.00 ■■ Sunburst 3. 00® 20.00 Ferns 3.00 Carnations, Laddie 25.00 Carnations, Specials 8.00® 12.60 Orchids, each .50® 2.00 Sweet peas 2.60® 4.00 Narcissus 6.00 Calendulas 4.00® 6.00 Calla 10.00® 26 00 Mignonette 12.50 Violets 1.00 Oalax, per 1,000 l-f^o Lencothoe. per 1.000 7..'>0 Boxwood, per lb .2-*i Lilv of the Valley 20.00 Freesla 10.00 .Jonquils 12.60® 15.00 74 The American Florist. Jan. 24, 5^^pBS5?SL;S^ -.^.-e«2^''^| ■IH — , . ''ail '""?"'- ■ ; J' . _ i, . -— --:.r„^„ _ ;-._ 1^^9i k|Jv 1 ^EEDSi Whotesale'jL'Rebil g ''" .-. « AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION VISITS OUR FARMS OUR WES^ SECTION OF OUR TRIAL GROUNDS GREENI and f j THE 1920 Ft is now being mailed toi We carry large stocks of nearly all v Flower Seeds have been TESTED Did you ever sow Peacock's Flowci Drop us a post card TODAY am Catalogue. Please write us y INTERIOR, ONE OP OUK SEED STORE ROOMS FIEIiD OF GLADIOLUS EVERETTE R. PEACOCK COMPANY Seed Growers and Importers 4011-15 Milwaukee Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. 11 1920. The American Florist. 75 ^ 1 riail I] HEM ^^Etm •-^<^S H^^BT. . . . 1 . .T^ ■ ' "^B KM'E IJHANCH THIS SHIl'MKXT (iOlXtJ TO Kl KOI'K >USE MEN RISTS! STS' CATALOGUE )usands of customers in the trade of Flower Seeds of the best strains. All our Dffer them to you as being DEPENDABLE. Is? If not— why not? Other florists do. mail you our Florists' and Market Gardeners' rements and let us figure on your order. «i|^^ OUK HAIiSTED STREET BRANCH OVR >JAIN RETAIIi STORE CUIjTIVATIXG onion SEED EVERETTE R. PEACOCK COMPANY Seed Growers and Importers 4011-15 Milwaukee Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. 76 The American Florist. Jem. 24, flowers will now become more plenti- ful. Alfred Barber, Cleveland, O., who conducts a chain of cut flower stores in Ohio, paid a flying visit to the city the past week. The Valentine stamps and posters have arrived and are much admired by all who see them. Visitor : James F Fox, Milwaukee, Wis. K. New York. UNFAVORABLE WEATHER REDUCES SUPPLY Another severe cold wave during the past week further reduced the supply of stock, and also brought in some of it in a frozen condition. Yet. there seemed to be enough to supply the de- mand at the prevailing high prices. In the i-etail stores visited during the past week, indications pointed to very light business. In the past, and par- ticularly since the war. we have heard and read much of the "new rich" and their .extravagances. However they may be spending their surplus wealth, they do not seem to be plung- ing heavily in flowers, ^ut thanks to our cousins across the water, we have a new phrase for another class, to- wit, the "new poor." Writing recently in the English Review. Austin Harri- son refers to them in this way: "This class, our • class, the salt of Great Britain, which has given the country most of its brains, art. soldiers and sailors, poetry, energy, industry and propulsion." An American writer, commenting upon Mr. Harrison's arti- cle, says : "This would cover the teach- ers, the literary men, the editors, the writers — those, in a word, on whom the country relies for its clear think- ing and sane mental guidance; the inventors, the construction engineers, the skilled accountants, the clerks and all those submerged hundreds of thousands who work with their brains, and with skilled mental accomplish- ments acquired at the cost of many years training; together with those de- pendent on small incomes, which prior to the war, meant a safe but narrow independence, but which under crush- ing war-swollen expenses mean stark poverty. These are the "new poor." With this class which, in this city, is numbered in tens of thousands, lux- uries are practically out of the ques- tion. Many of them are people of " good taste and refinement who appre- ciate flowers and other beauties of na- ture, but the ever present and increas- ing terror of the high cost of living, restricts 'them almost to the neces- saries of life. Again referring to the condition of the cut flower market, prices eased up a little the first of the past week, bvit the increasing cold so reduced the supply as to cause a re- bound. American Beauty roses that started at the top rate of $75 per 100, advanced before the end of the week to $100 and $125. As the majority of buyers want tea roses of a lesser grade than specials, those grades brought in proportion, higher prices than the specials. A few of the car- nations. Mrs. Ward, wholesaled for $15 per 100, but the common varieties — some of them very common — did not go above $10 and $12, and the reds did not clean up well at that. Just what is the cause of so many poor car- nations, we are unable to state, but many now arriving, as to quality, are not so good as the productions of 20 years ago. On January 17, $20 per 100 was asked for ■V\^ards, but they hung fire. Cold and bleak weather is always unfavorable to the violet market, so they have been slow at 75 cents to $1 per 100 for the best. If any of our friends of other cities have fears that as a flower of commerce the orchid will soon be extinct, they should come to New York and be re- assured. Cattleyas are about the only flowers that are plentiful and compar- atively cheap. Lily of the valley has SWEET PEAS, ROSES, Carnations, Violets. lAetfknh C F«knrir>h 5 1 West 28th Street. NEW YORK «f«f9C;pil ^» ■ %JHW t\ftU^ Telephones: 420-421 -422 Watkins. FUTTERNAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102 West 28lh St., New York. Telephones: Watkins 159 and 9761. The Right People to Deal With. Consignments Sol icited been slow at $10 and $12 per 100. The few Easter lilies that are on the market, bring 50 cents per flower, and all bulbous stock is bringing high prices. There is a fair supply of Paper ^White narcissus, but the supply of Golden Spurs is light. The supply of freesia is on the increase and moves well. All the tulips thus far noticed have short stems, but there should soon be an improvement in this re- spect. On account of the scarcity, mignonette, stevia, calendulas, wall- flowers, cut flowers of the primulas and various other minor stocks have ad- vanced to an importance not usually accorded them. Callas and sweet peas, if of good quality, sell well. Good gardenias bring $1 each wholesale. A limited quantity of cut acacia is on the market. There was a light fall of snow on the night of January 10, which, with the continued cold, tended to delay the arrivals of stock and fur- ther stiffen prices. No. 1 stock of such roses as Ophelia and Columbia has wholesaled up to $20 and $25 per 100. January 19. — With continued, dark weather there is no prospect of an early increase in the supply of stock. Roses are taken as soon as they come in. Red carnations and violets are slow. Bulbous stock is moving freely, but the supply of yellow narcissus is light. NOTES. President Vincent, of the American Dahlia Society, was a visitor Janu- ary 12, and attended the meeting of the florists' club. President Miller, of the S. A. F., President Henshaw, of the florists' club; John Y'oung, secre- tary of both organizations; W. R. Pierson. of Cromwell, Conn., and David Ward, of Queens, started for Chicago January 20 on the Twentieth Century Limited to attend the carnation con- vention. R. W. Peterson, of J. A. Peterson & Sons. Westwood, Cincinnati, O., was a visitor at the meeting of the florists' club January 12. His begonia was awarded a first-class certificate. John C. Odink, who for a number of yearsl has been with Ferdinand Fleischman. Inc., is now manager and buyer for Frank Campbell's flor.al department, 1968 Broadway. H. C. Riedel, of Riedel & Williams, intends to discontinue business for the present on account of his health. Mr. Riedel expects to resume business as soon as liis health permits. H. E. Proment, who will soon move his wholesale business from 148 West 28th street, has secured temporary quarters with Badgley & Bishop, 34 West 28th street. The New Y'ork World of January 18 has a four column cartoon entitled, "Welcoming the New President of the Florist Club." Faces of seven mem- bers are shown. The wholesale business of the late William Stuart Allen will be con- tinued by his daughter. Mrs. Martin. A. F. F. ^.^^ C. Lecakes & Co. Evergreens and Florists' Supplies Ferns, Galax, laurel, Leucothoe Sprays, and Moss, Our Specialties. 1 16 W. 28th St., New York Telephone Watkins 2315 No connection with any other concern. Prompt and careful attention to Mail, Tele- graph and Telephone Orders. Mention the American Florist when writing Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. ISS W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 9760 Chelsea SPECIALTIES -Cut Orchids, Asparagus Plu- mosus Sprays and Mistletoe and Berries, our Orchids are grown by CariUo A Co., of Mamft roDeck, N. Y. mm ~~-^ WHOLESALE. '^\ Tlori^t: i^ g/jjMfciyBi -."t2^^^^r-= — ' Consti^nmeni-'^ .5-- Vc/,'i.^;j' ! Joseph A. Millang WaOUESAlM FLORIST 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone I 2046 Watkins 1920. The American Florist. 11 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 3864and3i58 Walklns. NEW YORK CITY GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone No. 2264 Watklnt William Mackie WHOLKSALK FLORIST 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone: 7S0 WatkinH Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST '••^"^'waJ^ins 133 W. 28Jh St., New York AH tbe NEW ROSES. CARNATIONS and Seaflonable Flowers. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOIiESAIiE COM>nSSION All the New and Standard Varieties of Roses. Violets, Carnations, Valley, LlUes. Etc. 148West28tliSt., NEW YORK CITY Telephones 1 Watklns 3Uu and 301 Uention the American Florist when writing nmmniiiiimiiiiiiiiiillllllllMllllliiiiiimiiiiiiiiiilllliiiiitiiiiiriiiiitiiiilitiiiiuiiiit* JOHN YOUNG & CO. I Wholesale Commission Florists | 53 W. 28th St, NEW YORK | Telephone Watkins 4336 | iiiiliiiiiiiiiriiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiitiiiiiiiiliiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiit? Itention the American Florist when writing WILLIAM P.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 West aSth Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Watkins Uention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel, 608 and 600 Watkins CONSIGNMENTS SOMCITED Uention the American Florist when writing Telephone! Chelsea 6925 I. Goldstein WHOIjESAIiB FTX)RIST 116 W. 28th St., New York Prompt and careful attention to yonr Interests. Consignments Solicited. J.K.ALLEN Wholeanle CommliiNlon Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 133 West 28th St., NEW YORK KslabliBlied 1887 West of 6tli Ave Open 6a. m. every Tuorning. VlioMe Plover MM"Ket5 New Tork, Jan. 21. Per 1 Ruses, Beauty, Specials. . .100.00® 1 '* extra and fancy 50.00$ 'rardenias, per doz 9.00® Callas. per doz 4.00® Paper White Narcissus, doz 1.00® Lilies. Rubrums 12.00® Sweet Peas 2.50® Lily of the Valley 8.00® Violets T."!® Calendulas, per doz 50® Stfvia. bunch 25® Vellow Narcissus, per doz.. 1.00® ^.napdra^ons. per doz .^)0® Cypripediums 25.00® Mifrnonette. per doz 1.50 (ri^ Iris, per doz 8.00® W.iIIflowers .75® Tvilac. per bunch Frppsia. per doz 1.00® Primulas, cut. per doz 00 25.00 00 60.00 50.00 75.00 50.00 S6.00 40.00 30.00 30.00 40.00 30.00 40.00 40.00 00.00 75. on 15.00 l.BO 4.00 2.60 1.50 50.00 12.00 6.00 1.25 16.00 con 12.00 1.00 1.00 .35 2.00 2.00 BO. 00 2.50 9.00 1.25 2.nn l.?5 .50 Frank H. Traendly Charles Sehenck Traendly & Sehenck Wholesale Florists mi Cnt Flower Exchanfle 136 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 798 and 799 Watkins Orchids. Roses. Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading growers. CONSIGITMENTS SOLICITED. Telephones: 3310-11-12 W^atkins Henshaw Floral Co. (Incorporated) Wholesale Commission Florists 127 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 5413 a 6891 Watkins 115 West 28th Street, Telephones jj^g I Watkins ■>• "'• P'vvu. Pre.. United Cut Flower Co., >»• WHOLESALERS J 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Uention the Ainerican Florist when writing phone: (23.'J5) (2338 J WATKIXS WM. KESSLER WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone I AVatklns 9254 EDWARD BRENNER n^holesale Florist 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Everything in Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited. N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bids.. 6th Av. and W. 26th. New York. Desirable wall space to rent for adTertlslng. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning, V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing New York The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest Standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illn.- trated catalog of Giwu ui FWids' S.ppfiM. 1 19 West Z8th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESAIiE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mentioti the American Florist when writing M.O. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Telephones: 3S70-3871 Watkins TBE URGEST RECEIVER OF CUT FLOWERS IN THE (OT. A complete assortment of the best In the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing 78 The American Florist. Jan. 24, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be deUvered for the trade in other cltiea by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. BINYARD, NEW YORK, 413 Madison Ave. BeUevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. 1. Sommer Season. NEW YORK 2^Sr,l H. H. BURNS, Will be filled with the choicest flowers. Send us your Long Island, Tuxedo and Westchester, N. Y., orders. 509 Madison Ave. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ala'n , DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established In 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Members of Florists' Teloffrarh Delivery. HARTFORD, CONN. George G.McClunie 165 MAIN STREET Right in the Hospital District— Hartford. Charter Oak, Wiltiams, Insane, St. Francis and Memo rial Hospitals within two blocks of Flower Shop. Member of Florists' TelerraDh Deliverr. New York. J. G. Papadem Co. (FORMERIiY DRAKOS CO.) 2953 Broadway. Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. New York. A. B. GAZAN PLiOWERS OF QUAIiITT 2751 Broadway Member of Florists' Telegrarh Seliverr, New York. The Aphrodite Co. THE ARTISTIC FLORISTS Floral Decorations for All Occasions. 2703 Broadway, Phone Academy 2479 'Where Roses and Lilies and Violets Meet." GUfDO, Inc. FLORIST 595 Ijexington Ave., cor 52nd St., . Phones: Plaza 7570 NF. W YORK Nidht call. South 1125 l^IIiVV IVIVIV Members of Florists' TelerraDh Delivery. tSTABLISHED 1S47 F. T. D. THE NAME PROTECTS YOU Steamers are Again Sailing on Schedule Deliveries made on board BOSTON 1 PARK STREET 799 BOYLSTON STREET NEW YORK 661 FIFTH AVENUE Mention the American Florist when writing BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTTMILLER 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. Mention the American Florist when writing Seattle-Rosaia Bros. Finest floral studio In Northwest. Member F.T.D. Mention the American Florist when writing WARE, E J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Uelegrapli Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Wholesale and RetaU Florist c.n.rR[Y 1133 St., LINCOLN, NEB. Will till orders for the West on short notice. Trade discounts. First-class stock. Mention the American Florist when writing TO HARRY PAPWORTH Tli« Metsint RiJje NurMn) Qts. FLORISTS , la S Caf«ndul3. Mo. — Grimm & Gorly. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson. Tacnmn. Wasli. — California Florists. Torre Haute. Ind. — J. G. Heinl & Sons. Toledo. O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto — Dunlop'a, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Wnshintrton. T>. C — Blacklatone. Inc. Wflshington, D. C. — Geo. H. Cooke. Washington. D. C. — Louise Flower Shop. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and 6ratiot Aveiyts. Artistic Designs. High Grade C nt Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada Members of Florists' Telegraph DeliTerr. Mention the American Ploriat when loritinf Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Farnum Si. PHONES: 1501 andL1682 Member of Florists' Telegraph Dsliray. Dunlop's Toronto, Can. Canatia's best known and most reliable florist. Only the Beat 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. FlowBrs DellYtred Anywlieri. Plioiie, 1952 Bedlord HUGO H. JAHN FIjOUIST 710 Nostrnnd Avenue Cor. Prospect IMave. BROOKLYN, N. 1. Brooklyn Representative of National Flora] Corporation. Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Cumberland Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York G.E.M. STUMPP 761 TOTH AVINUE Member of Florists' Tfelegrapb Delivery. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Pamam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Telegranh DellveiT. Washington, D. C. — Gude Bros. Washington, D. C— Geo. C. Shaffer. WilltesBarrc. Pa.— A. W. B. Evans. VVorcester, Mass.— Llttlefleld, Florist. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Show. Yonkers N. Y.— New York Floral Co. 1920. The American Florist. 81 Best Flowers Best Service Chicago's Leadiaf Florist Railway Exchange Bldg. Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LAHGEST FLORIST NINE STORES. Main Store - 334 Lewis Ave. Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City. BixwUlyn and Lone Lslaud. Member of Florists' Telegraph Beliverr. # tiuannfliniiniiiiiiiniiiiiiiiniiiiiiniiiiiiiiiQiiiininiiiiiiiiiiiiiuniniiiiDii Cincinnati, O. I HARDESTY & CO. I I 150 East Fourth Street i i THE BEST THAT GROWS. 1 1 EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. 1 %niiiinniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiuuD# Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FTXiniSTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Bocheater Plioiie 500. Long Dist. Bell ph. 2189 Members of Florists' Telegraph SeliTery. Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. 6. Freeman (Snccessor to Geo. A. Helnl.) S36 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Both Ftionei, 627, Special attention to mail atid teleerupb orders. Hemtier of Florists' Teleeraph Seliverr. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solid, telegraiih orders. Regular trade dlsct. 229 WEST THIRD STREET Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street AndfeT 3ua ierrice means fresh. sturdy stock aod promptdeliveriesinBoffalOjiOCkport Niagara Falls and Western New York Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Kansas City, Mo. Kansas and Western Missouri. Up-to-date Service. F. T. D. Est. 1890. lienHon the American Florist when writing J. W. RODGEBS Blks* Bnildlnsr. 4 South Jefferson Street. Telegraph orders for Dayton will recelre our Immediate and careful attention. . Dayton, 0. CHICAGO 146 S. WABASH AVE. Mention the American Florist when writing No order for less than $3.00 accepted for delivery. All orders for less than this amount will be absolutely refused. Send your telegraph orders to usouis. Mo. Weir, James. Inc., Brooklyn. N. Y. Williams, Mrs. B. A.. Pittsburgh. Pa. ■Wlttbolrt Co., G,, 745 Buckingham PI., Cheo. Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Los Angeles. 1920. The American Florist. 83 y^-"""'^. ^^^ m^ is- 'Schling Service Nothing Belter 785 Fifth Avenue NEW YORK CITY Mention the .1 meriran Florist when icritinfoot water-front in Weehawken. N. J. Department of Agriculture special- ists urge the sowing of all red clover possible. Good seed will command high prices for at least two years to come. Visited Chicago : A. J. Brown, of the Alfred J. Brown Seed Co.. Grand Rapids, Mich.; L. W. Wheeler and Mrs. Wheeler, of the Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co.. Gilroy, Calif.; Harry W. Tracy and O. L. Coulter, representing C. C. Morse & Co., San Francisco, Calif. THE Sherwood Seed Co., San Fran- cisco, Calif., has taken over the grow- ers of the Pacific Seed Growers Co., due to the retiring of the latter con- cern. Mrs. M. J0H-.\NSHrN, of the Johansen- Winslow Co., Blmonte. Calif., re- turned home from Chicago January 17. H. Winslow will continue the trip east. Produce dealers predict the price of potatoes will advance 2.5 per cent to $10.00 a barrel within two weeks, as result of blight which attacked the second crop. The British press and many mer- chants ^re showing animosity towards German business agents and German wares, but big bankers and manufac- tui-ers have no such qualms. Grass Seed. — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade. Janu- ary 21. were as follows: Timothy, $10 00 to $14.00 per 100 pounds; March $15.10 bid; red clover. $45.00 to $50.00 per 100 pounds. ONION' sets in the Chicago district remain about the same as last week. .$S.50 for colors and $4.00 for whites, in carlots. prompt shipment. Contract prices with growers of 1920 crop have been advanced to $1.25 per bushel. Toledo, O. — Clover was active, Janu- ary 20. opening 25 cents higher than the closing price the previous day. with cash offered at $.36.65, a gain of $3.35 during the week. Timothy was steady with cash. 1919. at .$6.80. January .$6.80, March $7.10, April $7.(Xl and May $6.90. A BILL asking for a duty of four cents per pound on imported beans is now before congress, which, if passed, should encourage seed growers in var- ious states. Michigan farmers are said to have made more profit last year on hay and grain crops per acre than on bean crops. Seedsmen are urged to lend their co- operation in making the work of the United States School Garden Ai-my more permanent and to increase its educa- tional value during the coming year. This will only be realized, says John L. Randall, director of the movement. Washington, D. C, when gardening be- comes a definite part of school work. uiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiuiiiiiuiuiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiu I THE W. C. PRESSING I SEED COMPANY I NORWALK, OHIO. | I — — Growers Exclusively of ^— | I Sweet Corn Seed| ^•iiiiiiiirMiiiiiiiiiiMiniiiiriifiiM'iiiiiMiriiiMiiiitiiirMiiiiimiiliiiiiiiiKiitiiiiiiriliii' Pieters-Wheeler Seea Company Growers o( High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondence Solicited. Catalosrues Received. Aggeler & Musser Seed Co., Los An- geles, Calif, seeds; Peter Henderson & Co.. New York, "Everything for the Garden;" Aurora Nurseries, ;Aurora, 111., Cotoneaster aciitifolia; Moore Seed Co., Philadelphia, Pa., seeds; Leamon C. Tingle, Pittsville, Md., strawberry plants; Livingston Seed Co., Columbus, O., seeds; State Nur- sery & Seed Co., Helena, Mont., plants and seeds; Barteldes Seed Co., Law- rence, Kan., Denver, Colo, and Okla- homa City. Okla., seeds; Evergreen Nursery Co.. Sturgeon Bay, Wis., nur- sery stock; Huntsville WTiolesale Nur- series, Huntsville. Ala., nursery stock; Bessie Boston Dahlia Farm. San Mateo, Calif., dahlias; Chas. H. Totty Co., Madison, N. J., roses, carnations and hardy perennials; J. H. Gregory & Son, Marblehead. Mass., seeds; J. M. Thor- burn & Co., New York, seeds. Blackmore & Langdon, Bath, Eng., begonias; W. W. Johnson & Son, Bos- ton. Eng., seeds. Grass and Clover Seed Prices. The following were the wholesale prices in dollars per 100 pounds on timothy. Kentucky blue grass, red top and red clover, at principal points of distribution, January 10, 1920, as given by the Government Market Reporter of January 17, 1920 ; Ky. Timo- Blue Red Red thy Grass Top Clover .New York $13.60 $28.00 $19.60 $61.60 Baltimore .... '13.26 26.00 20.00 63.00 Richmond .... 13.26 27.00 20.00 53.00 Buffalo 13.60 26.25 20.00 53.60 Toledo 14.00 30.00 21.00 56.30 Louisville 13.60 29.00 21.60 65.00 Chicago 12.76 27.50 18.75 63.00 Minneapolis .. 13.10 .... 22.00 63.25 St Louis 13.26 31.00 20.00 64.00 Kansas City... 13.50 30.00 21.00 64.00 Denver 13.00 29.00 22.00 Salt Lake City 13.50 30.00 64.00 Seattle 17.00 35.00 25.00 66.00 Memphis 13.50 .... 23.50 56.00 Average for the United States same date 1919 $11.10 $22.25 $14.25 $42.66 Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. The Best Color Chart PRICE $1.00 POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Braslan Grower for the Whol.'Siilc Trade Only. Onion, Lettuce. CiRBOT, Parsnip. Parsley, Celkrt. Endive. Salsify. Named and Mixed Grandifloba and Spencer Sweet Peas and Sunflower. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA .Company L920. The American Florist. 85 We arc headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING in VEGETABLE SEEDS with our Stock Seed Farms at Oraas Lake, Mich., and our growing stations In every part of the United States where ■eedi are grown successfully, all in charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN and VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. W^" Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for future delivery. '^P® JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., CAMBRIDGE, N. Y. BIG SEED COMPANY NOW DISTRIBUTING NEW CATALOG. A<;GtXfc:K & MUSSKK SEED COMPANY. OF LOS ANGELES ISSUES 27tii annual book finest YET PUBLISHED. The largest seed company in "Western America is now distributing broadcast its 1920 seed catalog. The big Annual will ex- ceed all previous ones and it is said is a complete course in agriculture, with several hundred interesting illustrations. There is something of interest to the IZome Seeker, the Stockman. Dairyman, Rancher, Orchard is t. Poultry man and Gar- dener, for there are departments on Home, School, Field and Demonstration. Garden Work. More and Better Potatoes, correct tools and implements to use for best results. Marketing notes on each subject, telling how and where to market. Hints on poul- try, spraying, fertilizing and the use of in- secticides. The whole book of 112 paees is most interesting, entertaining and instruc- tive — in reality it is several books in one, for it includes the important "Garden Man- ual." Over 1000 questions are answered. The catalog is absolutely free, and should you have not already received it. write im- mediately to the Aggeler & Musser Seed Company, G20 South Spring Street. Los An- geles, California. Its city store is in the center of the shopping district and its loca- tion is a great convenience to rural cus- tomers. There Is a special "Call" Depart- ment to accommodate customers in town for a short time on business. Orders left on arriving are ready when called for. The big Mail Order Department and General Offices are situated at the city store, while the General Milling, Cleaning and Ware- housing is situated at the big Wareliouse at Sixth and Alameda. Be sure to secure a copy at once. Write today. — Adv't. JAMES 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. KOCHESTER. N. Y. The Flower aty Mention the American Florist when loriiinp Red Clover. Rather large arrivals of imported red clover seed are reported at New Yorli, but very little of this seed is being: offered from Europe at this time, and larg-e seed importers believe that the surplus stocks of European seed are nearly exhausted. There is no export demand for red clover be- cause this country has none to spare at a price that could compete with the lower prices that have been pre- vailing- for Italian seed. SEND FOR 1920 Florists' and Market Gardeaers' Catalog NOW READY TO MAIL EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO. 4013 Milwaukee Ave., (Near irvmg park bivo.) CHICAGO Salvia or Scarlet Sage We have just completed harvesting our own Bloomsdale Farm Grown, crop 1919, Salvia or Scarlet Sage. We offer yon this exceptionally good strain, and high vitality seed, of the following varieties : Salvia Splendens or Clara Bedman, Salvia Bonfire, 1 lb., $30.00 per lb.; 5 lbs. and over, $25.00 per lb. Net, 60 days, 2% off 10, f. o. b. Bristol, Pa., if unsold on receipt of order, as we did not have a large crop. D. Landreth Seed Company, Estawi'sh2d"784 Bristol, Pa. | '>>#sr>#s/s.^*^i^ ««9$S«««S9$$$S««$««S«SSS$$$$S$S«$S«$S««Si«SSS«S9SSS$i«S$i4«^^ Mention the American Florist when writinr/ Seed Growers C. I. IVIUKoL W to. San Francisco, Calif. GROWERS OP SEI.ECTED STOCKS OP Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Carrot, Sweet Peas, Etc. Western Seed & irrigation Go. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES: Cucumber. Muskmelon and Watermelon, Pumpkin, Summer and Winter Squash, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. Write for Spec al Contract and Spot Prices. Otfice and Warehouse, Growing Station. FREMONT, NEB. ROCKY FORD, COLO. Boigiano's "Big Crop" Seeds "Tested and Trusted" Over a Century. special price list to Florists and Market Gardeners. Write for a copy at once— it will save vou nionej'. J. B0L6IAN0 & SON, Baltimore, Md. 86 The American Florist. Jan. 34, We are preparing to meet the growing demand for Sweet Peas, Asters, Zinnias, Nasturtiums BODGER'S NEW GIANT DAHLIA-FLOWERED ZINNIA. And Other FLOWER SEEDS Now is the time to place Contract Orders for 1920 Crop We Also Grow Vegetables: TOMATO, BEANS, LETTUCE and Other California Specialties John Bodger& Sons Go. Contract Seed Growers Los Angeles, California For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your Inqniriea to HURST & SON ' 152 Houndsditch LONDON, - - ENGLAND The Premier British Wholesale and Exporting Seed House. 75 TEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION Waldo Rohnert GII.ROY. CAI,. WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Specialties: Beet, Carrot, Endive. Lettuce, Onion and RadiNh. Correspondence Solicited. TOMATO SEED Grown lor the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA. CALIFORMA THE G. HERBERT COY SEED CO. VAIiLEY, Douglas County, NKB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Ononinber. Huskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin. 8weet, Flint and Dent 9eed Corn. Wait for KELWAY'S Wholesale SEED CATALO&UE FOR 1920 before placing your order. The most favorable prices of the year. If not received wire or write KELWAY & SON, Wholesale Seed Growers, Langport, England ». Ci. MS ©ir.!-., m. ©Oi. AfS^ WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS •A^ SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST SAN FRANCISCO ""'^ ^^''"".Z.scT'- '"° CALIFORNIA I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm. Send your inquiries to The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago 1920. The American Florist. 87 We Are Growers of Gladiolus \ Bulbs AND NOW IS THE TIME TO FILL YOUR EMPTY BENCHES or Plant Between Your Car- nations as a Catch Crop. Bulbs for forcing under glass are carefully selected for this purpose. Following prices are for January only: Per lOIMi Mrs. Francis King. First size $25.00 Mrs. Francis King, Medium size 20.00 Chicago White, First size 33.00 Chicago White, Medium size 28.00 Augusta, First size 32.00 Augusta, Medium size 27.00 America, First size 27.00 America, Medium size 22.00 Halley, First size 35.00 Halley, Medium size 30.00 Europe, First size 65.00 Europe, Medium size 60.00 Niagara, First size 50.00 Niagara, Medium size 45 00 Panama, First size 47.00 Panama, Medium size 38.00 Mrs. Frank Pendleton, First size 50.00 Mrs. Frank Pendleton, Medium size 45.00 Schwaben, First size 60.00 SChwaben, Medium size 55.00 Primulinus Sunbeam. First size 60.00 44 I Vaughan's VI? A DC r SERVICE has been I t-AKO j a RELIABLE SERVICE. 1920 Prices on All Leading Kinds Are Ready. Special Flower Seed Price List- All Early Stocks. Ask for it. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Srior^ CHICAGO WHITE. MRS. FRANK PENDLETON. 88 The American Florist Jem. 24, LILIUN FORNOSUN 7 to 9 and 9 to 10 in. Lilium Multinorum, 7 to9 and 9 to 10 In. Lilium MultUlorum Giganteum, 7 to 9 in. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS Begonia Gracilis Luminosa. Dracaena Indivisa. Salvia Zurich. Smilax Seed. Pricos on application. J.M.THORBURN&CO. 53 Barclay Street, thru to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist when writing the: J.C.ROBINSONSEEDGO. WATERIiOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY FORD, COLORADO. Contract growers of Cncumbers. Cantalonp«, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed: Saear, Flint and Field Seed Com. Mention the American Florist when writing The EverettB. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Uilfnrri Rnnn Montana. Idaho, Washington. lnlllUIU,UUIIH. Mention the American Florist when writing An experience of half a century in producing high grade GARDEN SEEDS fit your disposal. Contract izrowers for the jobbino; trade or a full life. Mail us yo'T list for both SPOT and FUTURE requirements. S. D. WOODRUFF fi SONS ORANGE. CONN., and NEW YORK CITY GRASS SEEDS H. A. PETERSEN, Ltd. se:e:d merchants Brisbane, Queensland, Australia are Exporters of Rhodes Grass. Paspalum Grass, Soudan Grass, Couch. Frairie Grass, Red Top Grass. Coiiespondence invited. 6E0RGE R. PEDRICK & SON PBDRICKTOWN, N. J. Pepper, Eg? Plant. Tomato, Oltra, Asparagus. Rhubarb, Celery, Spluach, Beet, Onion, Beans, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Sweet Corn and Vine Seeds. Correspondence Solicited. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS Bailey's New Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture SIX SPLENDID VOLUMES Price, »0.00 Per Volnme AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 8. Dgarljom St.. OHIOAOO. ILL. Special Prepared Hyacinths for Christmas Flowering Order your next year's supply now, from Segers Brothers, Ltd., bu^bSrs Lisse, Holland Prices on application Mention the A)nerican Florist when writing Michell's Flower Seeds ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED GREENHOUSE GROWN 1000 seeds $ 3..W I 10,000 seeds S30.00 5000 seeds 16.25 | 25,000 seeds 68.75 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI SEED 1000 seeds 80.75 I 10.000 seeds. . . » 5.B0 .5000 seeds 3.00 25,000 seeds 12.50 LOBELIA Tr. pkt. Crystal Palace Compacta, dwarf blue $0.30 Barnard's Perpetual (Trailing) .30 Crystal Palace Speciosa (Trailing^ .20 Sapphire (Trailing), deep blue 40 CENTAUREA Per 1000 seeds Oz. Candidissima 10 40 12.00 Gymnocarpa 15 .50 PETUNIA a tr. pkt. Tr. pkt. Grandiflora, fringed $0.30 $0 50 Rulfled Giants 30 .60 California Giants .30 .50 Monslrosus (Mlchell's) 60 1.00 SALVIA Tr. pkt. Oz. America or Globe of fire ...$0.50 $4.00 Bonfire 40 2.5i) Zurich .50 4.00 Splendens 25 1.50 VERBENAS Tr pkt. Mammoth Fancy Blue ..$".30 Mammoth Fancy Pink 30 Mammoth Fancy Scarlet .30 Mammoth Fancy Striped 30 Mammoth Fancy White 30 Mammoth Fancy Mixed 30 VINCA Alba 15 Alba Pura 15 Rosea .15 Mixed .15 Oz. $2.00 1.75 .75 Oz. $1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.00 .75 .75 .75 .60 Also all other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. Send for Our Wholesale Price List if you do not receive a copy. HENRY^ F. MICHELL CO., 518 Market St., Pltiladelphia, Pa. R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, France Specialties: Bpets. Mangoes, Carrots, Cabbages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips, Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist ichen loriting ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Oallf. Swaet Pta and Nasturtium Specialists, Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Seed Packets FLOWER SEED SIZES TO CATALOG ENVELOPES — RETURN ENVELOPES Brown Bag Filling Machine Co. FITCHBURG. MASS., U. S. A. Mention the American Florist when writing EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Orower of IHlgh-Grade Seed. TOMATO. Pepper. Egcplant. Squash, Pumpkin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Com on contract. CORRBSPONDKNCEJ SOLICITBD 1920. The American Florist. 89 BILBS ll!ll!i|lll!lffl!|l|ll'|!llll|mW"' AND II'IIWIIINIINIIIWIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII ROOTS For Immediate Shipment T. R. Be^ooia Bulbs Per 1000 SitiRle mixed, l.'4-2!2 in. diameter $124 00 Single mixed, ''4-1 in. diameter 90.00 Single, in following separate colors: Scarlet, Pink, Sal- mon, Orange, Crimson, ^^-X in. diameter 96.00 VALLEV PIPS Berlin forcing type, per 1000, $27.50 260J per case, case lots only. F. O. B. New York Size 7-9 8-10 9-10 10-11 11-12 Per case 300 260 21 iQ 150 130 Per case $49.50 47.50 50.00 49 50 47 60 F. O. B. Denver 6-8 400 42.00 7-9 300 49.60 8-10 250 47.60 9 10 200 60.00 F. O. B. Chicago 7-9 10-11 300 150 49.50 49.. 50 F. O. B. London (Ont.) 7-9 300 49.50 8-10 250 47.60 9-10 200 50.00 10-11 150 49.50 TERMS 60 days net, 2% cash 10 days from invoice date, cash with order unless your credit is established with us. Write for prices on HARDY LILY BULBS, DRACAENA CANES, PALM SEEDS, RAFFIA, BAMBOO CANES, Etc. Established 1902. "Reliability" is our mDtto. We occupy our own building, a city block through, and give prompt, efficient, courteous service. McHutchison & Co. 95 Chambers St., NEW YORK urpee's Seeds Grow ?'->♦ i -#.«** Peas arf" _„.,.„ tmc plain nvf-cT-nS TRUTH ABOUT | f\ O/^ SNOWSTORM WI Atlee Burpee Uo., Seed Growers Philadefphi W. At lee Burpee Co.. Seed Growers Philadelphia. Burpee's Annual for 1920 The Leading American Seed Catalog. Burpee's Annual gives reliable information about Burpee- Quality seeds. It fully describes the leading varieties of vegetables and flowers, and contains over ninety color illustrations of Burpee specialties. Burpee'S Annual will be mailed to you free. WRITE FOR A COPY TODAY. If you are a florist, ask for a copy of Burpee's Blue List, our florists' catalog. W. Atlee Burpee Com Seed Growers Philadelphia. 90 The American Florist. Jan. 24, Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Baltimore Charles H. Grakelow. one of the most progressive members of the trade in Philadelphia, Pa., found time to attend the January meeting- on the above or- g-anization and assist in making it one of the best ever held. In his very interesting address, he brought oyt the importance of educating tlie public to the fact that flowers were not expen- sive, a lesson which many a retailer needed to learn. He dwelt at con- siderable length on the matter of co- operation between the growers, whole- salers and retailers in every under- taking wherein the advancement of the trade was concerned. Several in- stances of this spirit were given, no- tably that of delivering packages of a brother florist in the machine of another, who may have several for the same locality, if not the same house. .\lso, supplying 'materiaJ needed by another to finish a rush order, and where stock could not be obtained in time from regular sources. Mr. Grake- low's plan is to eliminate all "cut- throat" competition, and if liis ideas were followed out, the business would stand on a much higher plane. Mayor Broenning was another guest, and was presented with a life membership in the club. The Reverend Houck made the closing address, and summarized what had been emphasized by the previous speakers, and suggested a theme that was closest to the heart and life, that of "remembrance of God, brought about by the handling- olf God's creations, the flowers." The ladies were present and graced the splendor of the occasion and aided in bringing the attendance to the num- ber of 125. Announcement was made that the club now has a representative on the board of directors of the Society of American Florists by afiiliation and President Ekas is to attend the first meeting in Cleveland. January 24. The club is now developing into one of the most wide-awake organizations in the city and it behooves all con- nected with the trade in any -way to enroll as soon as possible and enjoy the benefits. G., Ju. Lancaster County Florists' Association. The regular meeting of this as- sociation was held in the chamber of commerce rooms, Lancaster. Pa.. Jan- uary iri, with a goodly number of the members present with their wives and friends. For visitors we had with us D. J. Keohane. of the H. F. Mich- ell Co.: Dennis Connor, of the Lord & Burnham Co.; T. J. Nolan, of the King Construction Co.. and Edward Reid .Tnd his brother, from Philadel- phia, all of whom made short ad- dresses, Mr. Reid dwelling on the fact that the commission houses are still doing business on the old 15 per cent basis, in spite of the fact that all their expenses have gone upward. The following officers -were elected to serve for the year 1920: W. B. ijirvm, of Leola, president: B. F. Barr, vice-president: Albert M. Herr, secretary; H. K. Rohrer, treasurer, all of Lancaster. The question of increasing the dues was brought up and final action will be had at the February meeting. A letter was read from the Fort Sheridan Recall, asking that Sunday, January 25, be set aside as a day to' M'ear a rose in honor of the Army Nurses' Corps. After considerable dis- cussion it was left to the secretary to write, asking that the date be chang- ed to some day in March instead, as a more likely date to secure imiversal observance of the custom. P. W. DeHertogh gave an illustrated lecture on "Holland," and being a na- tive of that country and a much traveled man, the lecture was a little ' T"T"T"T"T"T"T"T- - T --T- -T- ' T' -T- •TiiTiiTT TT i iT ii T ii T ii T ii T ii T ii T ii TntnT ii f ii t ii t ii T ii T i t tttttit t *** ********** * Buy Cannas now. There is no surplus of Canna Roots this season. % ^ We divide from clumps same day order is received, insuring fresh * * plump roots, with two or three eyes. „ -.cr^ -r, ir./.A t 4> Per 10 Per 1000 4 * Alphonse Bouvier, deep cardinal, 5 to 6 ft $ 3..50 $.30.00 * i| Beaute Poitevine, bright crimson scarlet, 3% to 4 ft 3.50 30.00 % 4. City of Portland, deep glowing pink, 3% ft 10.00 90.00 * * Crimson Bedder, dazzling scarlet, 3% ft 3.5o 30.00 % J David Haruni, bright scarlet, flower, bronze, foliage, % * 4 ft. 3.,50 ,30.00 * * Duke of Marlborough, rich crimson maroon, 5 ft. . . . 3.50 30.00 T J Florence Vaughan, yellow dotted red, 4 ft 3..50 30.00 4> * Gustave Gunipfer, clear lemon yellow, 4 % ft 4.50 40.00 * * Hungai-ia, clear rose pink, 31,^ to 4 ft G.OO 50.00 ^ 4. Julius Koch, blood red, 3 ft. . . 4.50 40.00 4> * King Humbert, standard bronze leaf, 4 to 4i^ ft. . . . 5.00 45.00 ♦ T Long Branch, crimson bordered yellow, 5 ft 5.00 45.00 % ^ Mad. Crozy, rosy scarlet, gilt edge, 3% ft 4.00 .35.00 * * Meteor, the one best red, large flower, 4 ft 4.50 40.00 T 1; Mrs. Alfred Conard, silvery pink, 4 ft 12.00 100.00 % 4. Mrs. Kate Gray, orange shaded carmine, 6 ft 4.00 35.00 * * Orange Bedder, "Tango tints" (orange and tan) 4 to - i) % 5 ft 5.00 40.00 4. 4« Papa Nardy, deep carmine rose, 4 ft 5.00 40.00 * * Prince Wild, rich crimson, 4 ft 4.00 35.00 J || Queen Charlotte, scarlet bordered yellow, 3 % ft 5.t>0 45.00 J^ 4- Richard Wallace, canary yellow, 5 ft 4.50 40.00 * I THE STORKS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio I * * 4.4.4.4.4.4.4.4.4.4.4,4.4.4,4,4.4,4,4,4,^4.4,4,4,414^4^4,4,4,4,4,4.4.4,4,4,4,4.4,4.4.4,4.4,^4.4^^ Mention the American Florist when writing Finest Quality Lily of the Valley Pips Ready for immediate delivery. For prices write Van Meeuwen ATegelaar,^»3^°rfrT«&sS/°"'^ Mention the American Florist when writing Hogewoning & Sons, Inc. Wholesale Bulb Growers and Importers 32 Broadway, New^ York Mention the American Florist when writing Yokohama Nursery Co. LTD. Woolworth Building, NEW YORK CITY IMPORTERS Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds lieyond the ordinary and much appre- ciated. An effort will be made to have as many of the association as possible at- tend the next meeting of the Phila- delphia Florists' Cltib. ALBERT M. Herr, Secy. Jeknino.s Lodge. Ore. — The range of Karl .Stocker, near here, recently suf- fered damage to the extent of .'t;.'$.500. when glass gave way under weight of heavy snow. Boise, Idaho. — The Boise Floral Co. has been enjoying excellent business, with the holiday trade about 2.5 per cent greater than a year ago, and prices higher. Cut flowers have been plenti- ful, and there has been a better demand for plants than in former years. Gladiolos for Forcing Strictly first size bulbs. \l>i inch and up. Per 100 1000 America, pink |3.60 $30.00 Autumn Queen, light yellow, red throat 4.00 35.00 Brenchleyensls, scarlet. 2.75 25.00 Chicago White 3.75 36.00 Francis King, scarlet... 3.25 28.00 Halley, salmon 4.00 36.00 Mrs. Frank Pendleton.. 6 00 56.00 Myrtle* 7.60 70.00 Niagara, yellow 4.25 40.00 Panama, pink 6.00 46.00 Peace, white 4.25 38.00 Schwaben, yellow 7.00 66.00 Princeps, red 6.50 60.00 A. Henderson & Co. 166 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist xehen writina 1920. The American Florist. 91 VAUGHAN'S GIANT PANSIES r. [^^^^^^^^^^^^H^ ^^^^^^R^ 1^; VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL PANSIES \ iniu Iiiiii'n littt'riiaii<»ii:il I*:iiin> >li.vtlire was Hrst of- iiieil by us 111 l.^kii. We iinport fioin all the best Euro- pean sources. Each year has added to the quality of Its Mowers and variety of its colors. AVe buy every year novelties of known merit to improve the mixture; It is always complete, always the latest and always the best mixture. We add to all Pansy .Mixtures which we now buy more than 50 per cent ot the choicest named kinds obtainable, each in correct proportion. This is one of the SiiefiiiHiex that has established the reputation of Vaughans Flower Seeds, and one which we maintain most carefully. Trade pkt., 50c; V4 oz.. $1.50; % oz., $5.00; oz., »10.00. Vauglian'.s Giant Pansy Mixture Embraces, besides all the separate shades and colors, five special strains not listed elsewhere, and which can only be had in this and our International 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.. 50c; Vs oz.. 75c; oz. $5.00; Vi lb. $18.00. VauglianVs Cut Flower >li.\ture This mixture is put up by ourselves and contains mo.slly light colored sorts. We have sold this mixture for sever.al seasons to some of our Chicago cut flower growers, who have realized big returns from the sale of flowers. Pansies are as easily grown as violets, require less care and bring better results. Trade pkt., a5c; Vs oz., UOc; oz.. $4.00. Xew Karly-Plowering Giant Pansies 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 the plants of the new strain bore from 3 to 5 of their giant flowers. Kiirly Flowering Giant White, lellow, Liebt Blue, Dark Blue jiuil Mixed (I'our Colors). Trade pkt., (500 seeds) 25e; Vs oz,, (iOe: oz.. $-1.00. CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE mew vork iiinimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMtnfiuiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiii': Our 1920 Wholesale Bulb List| Is ready. Ask for a copy- i I The (leneral Bulb Company I I Established 1883 I I Vo^elenzan^, Holland, f I AMERICAN BRANCH: f I 1 10 Water Street, New York City. | ?itilliniriiiitiinnitiiiiilriiiMitiitiitMriliiiiiiiriiiitriiiiiiMlMliiili)iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiri7 Mention the American Florist ivhen writing If you are interested in POINSETTIAS and four and five inch BOSTON FERNS for immediate delivery, write GEO. A. KUHL, ^^^'^fil,^ fir" Mention the American Florist when writing Carnation Laddie Rooted Cuttings, January and later delivery. $10.00 per 100; $00.00 per 1000. Order nov» A. F. LONGREN 4249 West Monroe St.. CHICAGO, ILL Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing Lily of the Valley Best Holland Pips per 1000, $25.00 Bruns' Special Early Forcing per lOOO, 35.00 Bruns' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand. per 1000, 45.00 H. N. BRUNS, 3040 W. Madison St., Chicago Primula Obconica Gigantea Rosea Dwarf habit, light and dark shades of pink. Select strain. All fresh seed. Sample of flower pro- duced, sent on request. Packet of 15C0 seeds for $1.50. Cash. Ernest Oechslin Madison and Gale Sis., River Forest, 111. CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty Pride of Portland iiiiii PETUNIAS iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilimiiliiiiimiiiimtilliMllltliiiltlitinilitinlltiiiiitMitiiiniMrtiin are reputation builders. Once tried, grown always. Their beauty pleases all. 5 varieties in exquisite colors. Trade packets, 50C. Owiiisi to short crop, only trial orders will be tilled this spring. SWISS FLORAL CO. (originators) 412 East Seventh Street N., Cor. Hancock PORTLAND, OREGON 92 The American Florist, Jan. 24, I Market Gardeners I I' i % Vegetable Growers' Association of America. E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabuhi. O., President; Louis P. Miller. Toledo, O. Vice-President; S. W. Severance. iLoui ville. Ky., Secretary; H.J. Cheney, Grand Rapids Mich.. Treas. Next annual convention September 1920. Seattle. Wa.sh. — Stuber & Richards ai'e making' extensive changes in their ninge at Kent and installing: new henclies for early tomatoes. — H. M. St. Loris, Mo. — Two new vegetables have been propagated at the Missoui-i botanical garden. One has been named the "arracacha." whicli re.sembles a sweet potato, and tlie other the "das- heen," which tastes much like a cauli- flower. Both are said to be about equal in food valne to a potato. Sweet Potatoes. In point of prudiKtiiin. the sweet potato crop ranks high among food staples in the south and southwest, according to the government Market Reporter. The December estimate showed 10?...">7'.>.0lX) bushels, which is from one-third to one-fourth the usual crop of white potatoes. It is about, three timcsi the cal3(liage crop, and seven times the crop of onions or field beans. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. (.'hicago, Jan. 211. — Cucumbers. 2- dozen box. ijitJ.a) to .fS.OU: celei-y. Mich- igan, squai-e box. .$1.7.> to .$2.(XI; leaf lettuce, per tomato box. :!."i to 40 cents; radishes, per dozen bunches. '.10 cents; tomatoes, per pound, l-'i to 40 cents. Xew York. Jan. IT.— Celery, per crate, .$2.00 to .fT.Oll; cucumbers, per dozen. -$1.00 to .$3.00; mushrooms. 7."> cents to .$2.2.' per three pound basket; tomatoes, per pound. ."> to 40 cents; let- tuce, per dozen. '*) cents to .$1,011; rad- ishes, per 100 bvinches, $3.00 to $0.00. Sweet Potato Profits. That sweet potatoes are capable of being made a very profitable crop is indicated by yields obtained in various parts 'of Missouri this year. The de- mand for sweet potatoes is increasing fast, and with the knowledge of how to store them successfully through the win- ter, the consumption will still fvirther increase. Production is not keeping up with the increased demand in the mid- dle west, since many growlers believe that the sweet potato is sti'ictly a south- ern crop. Yet on the right soil, and with proper handling, just as good yields and better prices can be obtained in the lower corn belt as in the south. Yields ranging from 200 to (VX) bushels per acre were obtained from several varieties grown on the University of Missouri College of Agriculture farm this year, says J. T. Rosa. Jr. Probaljly the texture of the soil is most important for sweet potatoes, a sandy or even a gravelly loam being supei'ior. But the black silt loams will also grow good sweet potatoes if well drained. Excessive amounts of decay- ing organic matter in the soil, or excess moisture, catise the sweet potato to make tremendous vine growth without corresponding tuber production. A good feature of the sweet potato crop is its ability to withstand dry weather in the middle of the growing season. The main points to consider in growing- sweet potatoes are: Growing the plants, setting in the field, and harvest- ing. About three bushels of small po- tatoes or "seed'' are needed to produce the lO.OOt) plants rerpiired to set an acre. Mild hotbeds covered with glass sash or cloth covers provide the riglit condi- tions for plant production. For set- ting plants in the field on a hirge scale, a transplanting machine drawn by two horses should be used. Small patches can easily be set by hand. In sections where sweet potatoes have been grown for some time, it is necessary to con- trol the black rot and other diseases. Methods for seed treatment to control diseases of the sweet potato can be ob- tained from the horticultural depart- ment of the college at Columbia. Among the varieties found most sat- isfactory in the college tests, and tests in other parts of the state, are ; Xancy Hall, which is a good yielder and a high quality potato; Big Stem Jersey and Southei-n Queen. A new variety, Poi-to Rico Yam. which was tested in Missouri this year for the first time, has yielded quite well, and proves to be of the high- est eating quality, being sweet and hav- ing a i-ich salmon-colored flesh. Tlie Smol^e Nuisance. In our immediate vicinity, there is an exceedingly intei'esting legal battle go- ing on between greenhouse men and lai'ge industrial concerns and railroad companies. The facts in the case are these ; The greenhouse men were fii-st to occupy the ground, and before the encroachments of the industrial plants were well located. But owing to excel- lent i-ailroad facilities and general ad- vantages, large manufacturing plants gradually established themselves so near to the greenhouse areas as to cause great damage by their constant streams of dense smoke. Among these estab- lishments is one steel plant, with doz- ens of stacks in action day and night. One makes steel castings for railroad car wheels, and the latest comer is an immense round house for a large rail- i-oad company. This latest one is prob- ably the greatest offender as it delivers its smoke at a very low elevation, there- by depositing all its impurities in close range. The growers afflicted have tried washing their glass, but this affords very little relief as in a few weeks, the glass is covered as bad as ever. Such washing is expensive at best. The question at issue is ; Must these grow- ers submit to this smoke nuisance or are they entitled to legal redi'css? The growers contend that they ai-e at least entitled to sufficient damage to remove their plants to other parts, wliile the industrials, admitting their guilt, claim that the smoke nuisance is general, and none is individually to blame. The writer is one of the experts to appear in court on behalf of the growers and, of coui-se, the outcome is of great interest; however, this shows that greenhouse men should exercise great care in locat- ing. Marketman. Mushroom Growing By B. M. Duggar I'reseiitiiig iicom-atel.v the requirements for success. 260 pages, cloth, fully illustrated. Price, $1.50. American Florist Co. no S. Dearborn St.. rHIC.\Gf) ARE YOU ALERT? BURBANK TOMATO In earlinebs, productiveness, size, shape, color, flavor, solidity and all desirable qualities it is par excellent. Will stand ahead of all in populanry when better known tor both home and market use. Order early as stock is very limited and sold in packets onlv. Packet of 100 seeds. 20 cents: 3 for SO cents; 7 for $1.00. Catalogue of other sterling novelties and spec- ialties. Free. ISAAC F, TILLINGHAST '-. "Hamburg Late Pink" ix un Iiuiirored lale pink Maud I ►fan, iiovliiy more piiaN. ;ukI if grown for laie will hardly vuT tiliovv uii Open (i-nttr The aviTBKc gruwer uf chn'iniilhc'munis niunt hare vari- i'if<(* uIiWli lire easy i-j Irindlc, aid froin nliich lu- can cut iis near li'iiVf of perfect Uloonis jis iH)Hsltjle. "Hambura Late Pink" ha.s Itccn grovvti for Mie lant four jears, ajid inxduces a viry IiIkIi riopnrtiiin of ifond lt«nvi-is. It is not au exhibUlou ^aiifiy. liut. for late pink, m-.o of tti'- l>cwt for fommerctal pur- posfs. It. can he had hi hh^oni the latter part of NM'ember bj tiikhig an early hud. hut suitie of the tloivers uUl show open cerilers; hut l>y selectltiK lat'" hudx, aflCT October 1st. niost of the flowers are rut during Decenibier, and would advise to se- lect late I)uds. a.-* the later bud* wlH hardlv ever '*how an OPCQ center, and snnie Howcis can be liad wen iti January. KeepIriK ouiilliie'* are excellent, and wli^re a graceful pink flower i< wanted. "Hamburg Late Pink" cannot be surpassed. "Hamburg Late Pink" will be disseminated in the .spring of lit20 I'Uiits uill t>e ready March Jst, 1920, and all orders will he flllef^i In rotation. p^p \^ pg^ jflQp Rooted Cuttings (bv parcel post) ....$16.00 $150.00 2-inch pots (by express) 18.00 160.00 WILLIAM F. KASTING COMPANY SS8-570 Washington St., BUFFALO. N. Y. MFutinn the American Florist icheii writinr/ ill Chrysanthemuni Novelties I For 1920 m Preliminary list now ready. g Free by mail. I Elmer D. Smilh & Go. I Adrian, Michigan ffliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Mention the American Florist when writing aiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiQiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiuiuiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiii| I Robert Craig Co... I ^/^ PALMS I and Novelties in OecoraQve Plants. = _ Market and 49ib Sis., Philadelphia, Pa. | aUiiiiiiiiinuniiHMiiHn>iniiair""iiiiHuiiiiiiiiiiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifi^ Mrni'uin flir Air.rii, (ni Fli'vi^f vhrn irrifi}ia Geraniums cuTrgs Kverything sold until InttPr part of March. S. A. Nuttiind Bnchner... »20.00per 1000 Rlcardand Poitevine 35.00 per looo Orders for Ricard alone, at 30.00 per 1000 ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, pa. Meyitioyi the American Florist when wriiinci Daisies ^^ ^^ ^* ^^ *^ Per too Per 1000 Boston Yellow, avi-in $ T.OO S65.00 Wliite Marguerites, extra strone, 2i^„-in . fi.OO ."iO.OO White Marguerites, 3 in i2.on White Marguerites, « in... .... JO.oo r TT T ICIC IT 325 Bulletin Building \*. U. IjlUVrll, PHILADELPHIA, PA. ' Van Meeuwen & Tegelaar Wholesale Dutch Bulb Gro'wers LISSE, HOLLAND Write us for Prices on Finest Quality DUTCH BULBS. New York Office: 1 133 Broadway (cor. 26th St.) Mention the Anierican Florist when writing ABUNDANCE OF STOCK Per 100 Per 1000 2Vi-lDch Smilax plants $2.75 S25.00 214-tnch SDapdragons, white. pink and yellow 5.0O 48.00 4 inch Marguerites, white and .Tellow 15.00 25.004-in.. per 100.. 5.00 BRILLIANTISSIMA. per 1.000 10.00 CUPHEA, Ageratum, Guernsey and Blue Star, per 100 90 FEVERFEW, Gem: GENISTA. VINCA VAR 1.50 DAISIES, Mrs. Saunders, Single White. Rtston Yellow. 2-in.. per 100 .1.00 ALYSSUM, Giant Douhle 2-in 2.00 SMILAX and PRIMULA Malacoides 2-in.. 3.00 Cash. BYER BROS., CHAMBERSBURG. Mention the American Florist when writinfi f^ • Standard Sorts, la- 1 V^fStnillTTlQ beled. from 2-in. pots. \_»d alliums J35 uo p„ ,o(,p ^milsiv I'-^f'*'' stroup: will make quick strings. GREVILIEA KOBUSTA. From 2-in. pots. $3.00 per 100. Wbolesale Grower, ALLEGANY, N. Y. Elmer Rawlings, Mention the American Florist ichen xcriting ^£;<^^^^^^^^g^ .,:>>r>>^^ SaFepack more 'thanX^waterprooP Keeps Moisture In. Tlie Ideal Protection for Roots and Stirubs. Delivers them moist and alive, ready to grow again. Cheaper and better than burlap. For Seedsmen: Keeps Moisture Out. Delivers seeds dry. Pre- vents sprouting, mildew — all damage. Rat and vermin proof. Safepack Mills Boston USA Mention the American Florist when ivritinff CARNATIONS F. Dorner & Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing 94 The American Florist. Jan. 24, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. J. Edward Moon, Morrisvilln, Pn.. Pr**si- deul; Lloyd C. Stark. Louisiaua. Mo., Vice- President; John Wutsou.400 Nassau Street, Princeton. N. J., Secretary; J. W. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa. Treasurer. Forty-fifth annual convention will be held at Ohicaijo, June, 1920. EvAXSViLLE, lUD. — The Thornburg- Gardner Nursery Co. has added 10 acres to meet the inci-eased demand for its lines of stoel<. — W. B. C. New.\hk, N. y. — James M. Pitkin and wife announce the marriage of their daughter. Elizabeth, to George Rlioades Van Diiser. AccoRDlXG to the Pennsylvania forest commission, more than 700.000 trees have been furnished to water com- panies for reforestation purposes. Shippensburo. P.v. — The Slienandoah Orchard Co.. whose establishment is lo- cated tln-ee miles from this city, has disposed of its 302 acres for $80,000. YAKiit'A, Wash. — The 1919 apple crop in the Yakima valley is esti- mated to have returned to growers ipi.5.- 000,000. about twice the amount real- ized in 1918. Fresno, Caijf. — The Fancher Creek Nurseries report the demand this sea- son far beyond expectations, fruit tree, grapevine and small fruit stocks being practically sold out. The committee of arrangements of the annual convention of the American Association of Nurserymen, to be held at Chicago, ne.\t June, consists of A. M. Augustine, chairman; F. W. Von Oven and Leonard H. Vaughan, The American Forestry Association recently presented the governments of France, Belgium and Great Britain with 3.j,000,0U0 tree seeds, in memory of American soldiers who died in war. The seeds will be used in reforestation. A STUDY of pecan varieties by the United States department of agricul- ture shows a number to be so far below the general average of the best sorts as to justifj- their elimination. Greater attention to the matter of stocks for use in propagating is tirged. Paixesville, O. — John H. Britton, prominent .horticulturist and fruit grower, died of pneumonia January 11, after a short illness. Mr. Britton was 88 years of age and a pioneer resident of this city, having lived here for over .50 years. He is survived by one son. J. F. Britton, of New Orleans, La., and a granddaughter, Mrs. John Holland, of Atlanta, Ga. — T. J. M. Western Association of Nurserymen. The Western Association of Nursery- men will hold its thirtieth annual con- vention at the Hotel Baltimore, Kansas City, Mo., January 28-20. An unusual- ly interesting programme has been an- nounced, among the topics being the following : "Imports and Quantities of Stock Available in the Future," by James McHutchison, New Y'ork; "Ex- perience and Opinion on Conditions in France at the Present Time," by Her- bert Chase. Chase. Ala.: "Market De- velopment," by John Watson, executive secretai'y of the American Association of Nurserymen: "The Wholesaler," by Henry Chase: "The Retailer Who Sells Iboliom Privel, Natural Habli. Ibolinm S" Bardy Privet (L. Ibota X Ovalifolium) Now sent out for Ihe lirst time. Inquire for further information. One-year field-grown plants. 85.00 eai-h. Summer rooted, frame-grown, $3.00 each. Plants in storage for immediate shipment. Introducers of BOX-Barberry, well rooted summer frame cuttings, $66.00 per 1000. The Elm City Nursery Co., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc. NEW HAVEN, CONN. Ibolium Privel, When Trimmed Jackson & Perkins Company NEWARK, NEW YORK Wholesale Growers for the Trade — Trees and Plants of All Kinds. SEND FOR LIST. 150,000 California Privet One and Two Years Old, Well Branched. 12 to 18 iuclies, at $12.50 per 1000 18 to 24 inches, at . 20.00 per 1000 i to3 feet, at 22.50 per 1000 SOUTHERN NURSERY CO., Winchester, Tenn. Through Catalog'." by Carl Sondereg- g'er; "Scarcity of Popular Varieties this Year," by C. C. Mayhew. Waxahachie, Tex.: "The Principal Reason for the Enacting- of Drastic Federal and State Nursery Laws," by Lloyd C. Stark. Louisiana, Mo.: "Federal Quarantine," by Charles A. Scott. New Engfland Nurserymen's Ass'n. The nintli annual convention of the New England Nurserymen's As- sociation will be held at the new American House. Boston. Mass., Jan- uary 27-28, and an excellent pro- gramme has been arranged for the meeting. Among the topics in the hands of well known authorities are: "What Can We Import — and How?" by Winthrop H. Thurlow. West New- bury, Mass.: "Standardization of Prices," by Harlan P. Kelsey, Salem, Mass.; "'Wve Labor Problem," by John R, Barnes. Yalesville, Conn.: "New England Plants for New Eng- land Gardens," Kenneth Gillett, South- wick, Mass.: "The Fruit Tree Situa- tion," by Paul Stark, Louisiana, Mo.: "The European Corn Borer," by D. J. Caffery, in charge of federal corn borer investigtation: "Messag:e from the American Association of Nur- serymen," by President J. Edward Moon; "Market Development," by Er- nest F. Coe, New Haven, Conn: "What's New in the Garden," E. B. Farrington, Boston, Mass. The present officers of the associa- tion are. C. R. Burr. Manchester, Conn., president; Charles Adams. Spring'fleld, Mass., vice-president; R. M. Wyman, Framingham, Mass., sec- retary: V. A. Vanicek. Newport. R. I., treasurer. The association welcomes visitors from other organizations and they are accorded the privileges of the floor. Newark, N. Y. — F. B. Kelley, form- erly with the Princeton Nurseries, Princeton, N. J., has purchased an in- terest in the Gould Growers' Corpor- ation of this city, taking the position of secretary. ;^^^^^^^ys<^JS^s^^ '^*^^**^^^>f*»s/sys/s»V.y^f./s»W^^./VWs/N/v/V.», Miscellaneous Plants Boston Ivy Clematis Paniculata Shrubs Raspberries, Blaclcberries Evergreens Ornamental Trees Perennials California Privet Hedge Japan Barberry Prices on request. Peter Bohlender & Sons Tippecanoe City, Oliio ARRISONS' NURSERIE' Fruit Trees Budded from Bearing Orchards. Peach, ap- ple, pear, plum, cherry, quince, grape-vines, strawberry plants, I I raspberries, blackberries, ever- ' greens and shade trees. Catalog free. Harrisons* Nurseries, Box 39, Berlin. Md. Mention the American Florist ichen xoriting Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. ErergreeD Specialists UreesI Growers m Anienci Box 404. DUNDEE, lU. M( }ition the American Florist when writhig Plant Propagation, Greenliouse and Nursery Practice. By M. 6. Kalns. 342 pages, illustrated. Price $2.00. American Florist Co. 440 8. Dearborn St., CHICAGO VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Berberris Thunbergii. Hydrangea Paniculata, Weigelia, Spireas, Etc. Ask fin- comiilole list ot Onk I!r:iml Shrubs. Th. P.ONARD 6 '"^ U,lONR.<; CO 'JONES CO Roberl Pyle. Pres. 9 WEST GROVE PENN'A. Am. WinrKr.Vice-Ptes. 19;.'o. The American Florist. 95 Ready Reference Section. 12 CENTS, NET, PER LINE. ALYSSUM. Alyssum, Double GInnt. 2 Inch. $2.00 per 100. Elmer UawMuKs, AIleRany. N. Y. AlTSSuni. ■ IVnible Olnnt. 2-ln.. $2.00 per 100: $18.00 per 1,000. Byer Bros.. ChnmbersburK, Pa. ANTHERICUM. AnlUericuni comoauni. well adapted for hanging baskets, window boxes and house plant, strong field-grown divisions. $5.00 per 100. $40.00 per 1.000. Cash. H. G. SCHULTZE, Box 647. Sawtelle. Calif. Futterman Bros., New York. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus. 2*4 -in. pots. $3.50 per 100: 3-in. pota. $6.00 per 100. Strong. huskv plants, sure to please. Cash please. LOOillS GREENHOUSES. Loomis. Calif. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2V4-ln.. $4.00 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. BEGONIAS. Begonias, tuberous rooted, single, in sepa- rate colors, scarlet, orange, yellow, rose and white, $16 per 100. A Henderson & Co.. 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Begonias. Luminosa. Prima Donna and Erfordia, strong transplanted seedlings. $2.60 per 100. Cash. BRILL. CELERY GARDENS. Kalamazoo. Mich. BOXWOOD. CHOICE BOXWOOD SPRAYS Write ua today for prices on Fall and Winter deliveries. Best merchantable fancy tips Dwarf variety. Quality guaranteed. Satisfactory de- livery assured to all parts of U. S. A. and Canada. pittsbi:rgh cut flower co.. 116-118 Seventh St. Pittsburgh. Pa. BULBS. BULBS Hardy lilies and Lilium Glganteums in stock for imraediate shipment. THE W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison STt. Chicago Bulbs. T. R. Begonia. Single mixed and in separate colors. For prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Mc- Hutchison & Co., 95 Chambers St., New York. Bulbs. Single and double hyacinths. Dar- win and single tulips. For prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this Issue. J. M. Thorbum & Co.. 53 Barclay St.. New York, Bulbs. Tulips and Llllum Gtganteum. For sizes and prices see advertisement on front cover pnee of this Issue. S. S. Skldelsky & Co.. 50 Park Place. New York. CALCEOIiARIA. Calceolaria, Hybrida, clioicest mixed, fine plants, 2-in., ready for 4-in., $9.00 per 100. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kala- mazoo, Mich. CALENDULAS. Calendula Orange King. 2-ln.. $2.00 per 100. Seedlingf, $1.00 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. CANNAS. t'nniins. Good strong divlBionB. / Per 100 King Humbert $5.00 Mrs. A. Conard 5.00 Gladiator 4.00 Crimson Bedder 4.00 THE REESER PLANT COMPANY Springfield. Ohio. Cannas. Select 2 to 3 eyes. The very finest stock. For varieties and prices see ilisplay advertiseinent elsewhere in this is- sue. American Bulb Co., 172 N. Wabash .\vc>., Chicago. CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Fine Healthy Stock. Grown Right! Packed Right! Priced Right! Sure to Please You Ready Now. Willie: 100 1000 iMatchle.ss $4.50 $40.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00 White Wonder 6.00 46.00 rink: Pink Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Miss Theo 6.00 46.00 Enchantress Supreme 6.60 60.00 Rose Pink Enchantress.... 4.50 40.00 Ward 6.00 60.00 Nancy 5.00 45.00 -Mice 6.00 46.00 Roper 4.60 40.00 Rosette 6.00 45.00 Red: Aviator 4.60 40.00 Thenantho." 4.60 40.00 Herald 6.00 45.00 Merry Christmas 5.00 46.00 Buy the Best! It Pays! Order Promptly Big Demand M. C. GUNTERBERG, Wholesale Florist. U!) N. State St. Clxlcago Al CARNATION CUTTINGS. Growers all over the United States know from past experience that we always have the best Carnation Cuttings it Is possible to produce. Get the best. — Order Here. 100 1.000 Mrs. C. W, Ward $4.50 $40.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Matchless 4.50 40.00 Roper 4.60 40.00 Rosette 4.50 40.00 WIBTOR BROS., L. D. Phone Randolph 2081. Chicago, 111. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Large supply of fine, well-rooted, healthy and strong carnotion cuttings In the following varieties, ready for Immediate delivery: lOO 1000 Rose Pink Enchantress $4.50 $40.00 White Enchnatrcss 4.60 40.00 Pink Enchantress 4.B0 40.00 C, W. Ward 4.60 40.00 Aviator 4.B0 40.00 Thenanthos 4.B0 40.00 PETER KEINBERG, Wholesale norist 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago CARNATIONS. Carnation Cuttings. January. February and March delivery. Varieties: Beacon, Alice, Cot- tage Maid. Mrs. C. W. Ward and Matchless. $8.00 per 100; $50 per 1.000. THE PARK FLORAI> CO. Denver. Colo. SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Mall. EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO., 4013 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Carnations. R. C., Wliite and Pink En- chantress, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1,000. Ready now. PAGE'S GREENHOUSES, Staunton, 111. Carnation Laddie, rooted cuttings. January and later delivery. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. A, P. Longren, 4249 W. Monroe St., Chi- cago. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemum Hamburg Late Pink. Rooted cuttings, JIG per 100, $160 per 1000: 2-ln. pots. $18 per 100, $160 per 1000. Wm. F. Kast:ng Co.. 568-570 Washington St.. Buffalo, N. Y. CINERARIA. Cinerarias. Vaughan's Columlan. mixed. fine plants, 2-In., ready for 4-in.. $4.00 per 100. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN — Strong, transplanted seedlings for January and February delivery: all leading varieties. $6.50 per 100; $60.00 per 1,000. PETER PEARSON, 5732 Gunnison St., Chicago. DAHLIAS. DAHLIAS FOR CUT FLOWERS. Mixed colors and types. $3.00 per 100. Mixed types In separate shades, red, white, pink and yellow, $5.00 per 100. Good, strong, field- grown divisions. Cash with order or one-fourth deposit for reservations. Stillman's dahlias ar« world known. GEO, L. STILLMAN. Dahlia Specialist, Box A-20. Westerly, Rhode Island. DAISIES. Bellis Daisies. Longfellow and .Snowball. Fine strong plants. 2Vj-in. pots, $6.00 per 100. Shasta Daisies. 3-in. pots, strong plants, $5.00 per 100. LOOMIS GREEN- HOUSES. Loomis. Calif. PERNS. SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Mall. EJVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO., 4013 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago Ferns. Pot grown; shipped without pota. Boston and ScottU. 4-ln., $3.00 per doz.: $20.00 per 100. 5-In.. $4,80 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. R. Vincent Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. Perns. Victory. A new and valuable variety of Nephrolepls. For sizes and prices see ad- vertisement on front cover pa^e of this Issue. F. R. Plerson, Tarrytown. N, Y, If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reterence Department, Write Us Aliout It 96 The American Florist. Jan. 24, KKKXS. Boston lerua out of the bench ready for « and 8-incb pots. Come and see the stock and (or prices. J. H. FIESSER. Nolth Bereeu. N. J. Boston Ferns. SW-ln.. fine Dot-srown stock at $5.00 rer 100: $45.00 tier lOOll. H. KLEIN- STARINK. 2331 I.etterle Ave.. Louisville, kv. Hanlv ferns. Illustrated descrlntive list mailed. LudwlE Mosback. Ferndale. Askov, Minn. GERAXrUMS. Geraniums. Rooted cuttlrss. S. A. Kutt and Blichner. $20 per 1.000: Ricard and Poitevlne. $25 per 1.000. Albert M. Ilerr. Lancaster. I'a GliADIOM. GLADIOLI Reports from nil over the world state that DIENER'S new Gladioli are the largest. Bnest and most wonderful ever produced. Our new catalog showing eight of our new varieties In natural colored plates will be sent free on re- quest. RICHARD DIENER COMPANY Kentfieirt, California. Gladiolus Bulbs. Standard and new and scarce varieties. For list of varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewher*^ in this i.spue. American Bulb Co., 172 X. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Gladiolus bulbs. Pirst-class stock from our .Michigan farms. For varieties and prices see dis- play advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. ^'flughan's' Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Gladiolus for forcing. Strictly first size hnlhs. Tor varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere In this Issue. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. r>ILY OF THE VALIiEY. Lily of the Valley. Best Holland Pips, 525: Bruns" Special Early Forcing. $35; Bruns" Celebrated Chicago Market Brand. $45 per 1000. H. N. Bruns, 3040 W. Madi- son St., Chicago. A'alle.v Pips. Berlin forcing type, per l.non, $27.50: 2,500 per case: case lots only. .McHutchison * C"., 95 Chambers St.. New York. Lily of the Vallev pips. Finest quality; ready for Immediate delivery. Van Meeuwen & Tegelaar. 1133 Broadway. N. Y. NARCISSUS. Narcissi^ Paper White Grandlflora. Ready for Immediate shipment. Write for prices, Hogewonlug & Sons. Inc.. 32 Broadway. New York. ORCHIDS. HASSALI, & CO.. orchid growers an I r;iise)-s. South^ate. London. England. Cat- tleyas. Laellio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi- established. Lager & Hurrell. Summit, N. J. PAIiMS. Palms, high class, and novelties Id decorative plants. Robert CratK Co.. Market and 49tb Sts., Philadelphia. Pa. PANSIE8. Pansles. Paris Market and separate colors and varieties from Vauelian's Giant sorts. ODOR GREENHOUSES. lola. Kan. Pansles. 200,000 fine plants. Giant strain, $3.00 per 1,000. Byer Bros.. Chambersburg, Pa. TETLXIAS. PETDNIAS Diener's Ruffled Monsters, single, largest and finest In existence. Quickest and surest money- makers of the day; sell at sight. Seed In sep- arate colors, red, pink, white, purple, flesh pink frilled, variegated and mixed colors, 50c per trade package. Our new catalog with natural colored plates free on request. RICHARD DIENEK COMPANY. Kentfield, California. Petunias. Pride of Portland. Fi\e vari- eties in exquisite colors. Trade packet. 50c. Swiss Floral Co.. Portland. Ore. PREVTULAS. Primula Obconicas. Rosea. Api)Ie Blossom. Kermesina, Good, strong stock from 2Vi-ln. pots at $6.00 per 100: $55.00 per 1000. J. 11. FIESSER. North Bereen. N. J. I'rimula Malacoides. a splendid lot of fifty in bud^and bloom: shipped in 4-in. pots. The lot for $7.50 cash. K. B. EfJDY', Grower, (Iraiid .Tunction. Mich. Surplus Stocks. The new plant quaran- tine gives greatly in- creased value to many kinds of surplus slock heretofore considered of little account, espec- ially bulbs and plants. You can quickly turn such surpluses into cash by advertising here. PRIVET. Privet. Box-Barberry, well rooted summer frame cuttings, $66.00 per loOO. The Elm City Nursery Co., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc. New Haven. Conn. Privet, California. One and two vear old, well branched. 12 to IS-in.. $12.50: 18 to 24- In.. $20.00: 2 to 3-ft.. $22.50 per 1000. Southern Kurser.v Co.. Winchester, Tenn. PUSSY WELJiOWS. Pussy Willows. Good quality stock for forc- ing. 15 to 30-ln.. $4 per 1.000: 2 to 4 ft.. $7 per 1,000. Cash with order; packing free. .Min- neapolis Nursery, 4117 So. Aldrich Ave., Min- neapolis, Minn. ROSES. ROSE PLANTS. Rose plants, last fall propagation. Dor- mant all winter. Now in :i-ineh pots. Ready in .about three weeks. Fine stock. Best in market. 100 1.100 Richmond $10.00 $'.10.00 Sunburst 11.00 100.00 Killarney Brilliant 11.00 100. OH Pink Killarney 10.00 i'O.OO George Elgar 10.00 Pink Ophelia 10.00 WIETOR BROS. L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 :;o K. Randolph St. Chicago. ROSES. ROSES READY FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT COLUMBIA, 2Mi-ln. own root, $15 per 100; $125 per 1,000. CHARLES H. TOTTY COMPANY. Madison. New Jersey SEND FOR 1920 FXORISTS AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Mail. IJVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO.. 4013 Milwaukee Ave., Chlcaso Roses. New for 1920. Pilgrim. Crusader and Mrs. John Cook. For further particulars write. A. N. Plerson, Inc.. Cromwell, Conn. List of 2V4 and 4-ln. Hoses ready, on request. Leedle Co.. Expert Rose Growers. Sbrlngfleld. O. SEEDS. SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS AND .MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Mail. EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO., 4013 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago Seed. Primula Obconica Gigantea Rosea. Dwarf habit, light and dark shades of pink. Select strain; fresh seeds. Packet of 130O seeds. $1.50. Cash. Ernest Oechslln, River Forest, III Seed. Vaughan's Giant Pansy, For descrip- tions, varieties and prices, see display adver- tisement elsewhere In this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Seeds. Specialties In variety. Onion, carrot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. McGlU & Co,, wholesale seed growers, San Francisco, Calif. Seeds. Pedigree and selected stocks of ruta- baga, turnip, cabbage. Savoy cabbage, beet and mangel; flower seeds. Write for special prices. Kclway & Son. Langport. Eng, Seeds. Mlchell's Flower. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this Issue. Henry F. Mlchell Co., 518 Market St., Philadelphia. 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, [Himpkln, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract. Edgar F. HurlT, Swedes- boro. N. J. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, musk- melon, squash and pumpkin; sweet tllnt and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co.. Val- ley. Neb. Seeds. Rhodes grass. Paspalum grass. Soadan glass. Couch, Prairie grass. Red Top grass. H. A. Peterson, Ltd,, Brisbane, Queensland, Aus- tralia. Seeds. Specialties: Cabbage, carrot, Dutch cornsalad, beans, peas, radish, scorssinera, etc. Write tor oHers. SPRUIJT & CO,. Utrecht, Holland. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cucumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co.. Fremont, Neb, Seeds, specialists: I'epper, eggplant, tomato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrlck & Son, contract seed growers, Pedrlcktown. N, J. Seed. Beet, sweet corn. bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon application. S. D. Woodruff & Sons. 82 Dey St.. New York. Seeds. Growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.. Mlltord, Conn. Seeds. Peas, beans, com and vegetable of all kinds In quantity and of highest quality. Jerome B, Klce Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y. Seed. Burbank Tomato. Packet of 100 seeds. 20c: :i packets, 50c: 7 packets, $1.00. Isaac F. Tillinghast, Santa Rosa. Calif. If You Do No! Find Wtiat You Need in Our Ready Reference Deparfmenf, Write Us About It 1930. The American Florist. 97 srvDs. Scoiln. Wlioli'unle Hold and Ririlen secda. J. BolKlnno & Son. LlKlit. I'ratt and KlUcott 8ta.. llaltlmore. Md. Senla. Speclultlea: lettuce, onion, awett peaa. aater. coamoa. mlKDonette. verbena to T*rlet7. Waldo Robnert. Gllroy. Calif. Seed. Vegetable and llower, of every deacrlp- tlon. The W. W. Karnard Co.. 231-235 W. Mad- laon Street. ChlmEO. Seeda. Cardeu. of all klnda. AVrtte for cata- logue. Everett It. I'eacock Co.. 4013 Milwau- kee Ave.. Cblcajeo. Seeds. St>eclflltle8: Beets. maDeoes. carrots, eabbafres. celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnlpa. R'. A M. Oor Ilie wholesnle trade only. Braslan Seed Gr«>wer8' Co. San Jose. Calif. Seed. Flower, vestetable and farm. Whole- sale only. Kelway. Laneport. Eoulaud. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Fish Sied Co.. Carpinterla. Calif. Garden Seeds. All varieties. I. N. Simon & Son. 438 Market Street. PUlludelpbia. Pa. Seeds. I'ea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co.. Gruuil Ra|)ids. Mich. Seeds which succeed. Get quotations from landietb. Bristol. Pa. Sweet corn seed. Grown exclusively by the W. C. PressinE Seed Co.. Norwalk. Ohio. SMLLAX. Smilax. Strong, thrifty plants from 3-in. pots. S3.00 per lOi, t2-'>.00 per 1000. Will eschanse for ferns or other useful greenhouse stock. RUSSELL I\ILBOURN. Clinton. .N. Y. Smilax. Extra good. strong. well-rooted plants. From 2-ln. pots. $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Elmer Rawllngs. Allegany. N. Y. STRAWBERRY PLANTS. STRAWBERKY PLANTS. 75 varieties. Also a complete stock of other fruits, ornamentals, etc. Catalog with wholesale prices sent to florists. L. G. TINGLE. 102 Railroad Ave.. Plttsville, Md. VEGETABLE PLANTS. SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS' AND MARKET GAKDEXERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Mail. E\'ERETTE R. PEACOCK CO. 4013 Milwaukee Ave. Chicago Grand Rapids lettuce seediint^s. strong. $1.50 per l.OOO. Postpaid. ODOR GREENHOUSES, lola. Kans. MISCELLANEOUS. For results use "Master Brand" prepared concentrated manures. Are perfectly adapted for both outside and inside growing conditions. The Proto-Fced and Guano Co., 4121 S. LaSalle St.. Chicago. Spiral Air-Circulating Radiators for green- house heating; save coal and stimulate plant growth. Made for steam or hot-water. SPIRAL BOILER & RADIATOR CO.. St. Paul. Minn. MISCELLANEOUS. Seed packets for 1010. All packet sizes and larger hags up to two pounda or more, also cat- alogue, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fltchburg. Mass. The Clipper lav\n mower will drive out dande- lion, buck plantain and (Trab grass in one sea- son. Write for prices. Cllpiier Lawn Mower Co.. Dixon, 111. Ranging baskets, plain wire. 10-ln.. $1.75: I2-ln.. *2.2,'i; 141n.. $3.00; 16-ln.. $4.50. Mich- igan Cut Flower Exchange. 264-66 Randolph St., Detroit. Mich. Meyer's Green Florists' Thread Is the best for all llorlsts' pun'oses. Write for prices. John C. Meyer Florist Thread Works. Lowell, Mass. LETTERS AMSWERIMC REFEnENCE /\Dv 1020 Catalogue. 4S pages for florists. Free on request. The John Henry Co., Lansing, -Mich. Iliirs Evergreens. Best for over half a cen- tury. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nur- sery Co., Box 404. Dundee. 111. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON. Stratford. London, England. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co.. 809 Exchange Ave.. U. S. Yards. Chicago. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville. Ohio. 1.000 letterheads and 1.000 envelopes, $7.00 Good stock. Cash, please. Gorham Printery Inc., 542 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. Safepack. The Ideal protection for roots and shrubs. Rat and vermin proof. Safepack Mills, Boston. U. S. A. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for |irl..es. Regan Printing House, 523 Ply- mouth Place. Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for cat- alogue. Raedleln Basket Co.. 713 Milwaukee Ave.. Chicago. Lindley paper boxes for flowers. Write for sizes and prices Lindley Flower Box Co.. Marion, Ind. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. 1.000, 90c. imstpaid. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. MISCELLANEOUS- Dreer's "Rlverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St.. Phildudelphla. Pa. Boilers of high grade for grcenhousea. Write for catalogue. Glhlin i Co., Utica. N, Y, Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Mastlca 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. $2.50; 50,000, $11.00. W. J. Cowee. Berlin, N. Y. Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 52 W. Erie St., Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Bauer Window Glass Co.. Eaton. Ind. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. Pa. CAItNATION STAPLES. Carnation staples. 35c per 1,000, 3.000 for $1. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Sprlng- tield. Mass, Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for 35e; 3,000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, III, CHARCOAL. Prepared Charcoal, $4.00 per 100 lbs., 15c for containers, prepaid. PETER PEARSON. 5732 Gunni.son St., Chicago. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Florists' supplies; baskets, chiffons and nov- elties. Write or wire your orders. Will ship same (lay order Is received. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Everything the best In florists' supplies. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St.. Philadelphia. Evervthiug iu florist supplies and staples. The McCallum Co.. 137 Seventh St.. Pittsburgh. Pa. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Reed & Keller. 122 W. 25th St.. New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A Dletsch Co., 2042 Sheflield Ave,, Chicago, Greenhouse construction, cypress root material and ail greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co., 908 Blackhawk St.. Chicago. Greenhouses. Superior in construction. doraiJe and inexpensive. Write for estimates. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 3100 S. Spauldlng Ave.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Write ns for an estimate and sketch on your protHwed green- house. Ickes-Brnum Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave.. Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 98 The American Florist. Jan. 24, "X" Liquid May Save You Thousands of | Dollars in an Emergency] SUPPOSE you suddenly discover that an unusual cold spell has cracked the heating boiler and it leaks badly '. Do you think it necessary to shut off the heat and risk enormous damage to the contents of the greenhouse? Not at all ! "X" Liquid will repair any leaky or cracked boiler in half an hour. It will do a job that would take two work- men a week. "X" Liquid Will Do a $200 Repair Job for $10. It is not necessary to locate the leaks or cracks or know how many there are. The action of "X" is entirely automatic. When poured into the boiler it mixes with the water and soon gets to every break in the metal. It flows through — strikes the air — and then hardens right in the hole. This stops the leak or crack. The heat in the water then sets this repair, making it as PERMANENT and as SURE as any welding job. In fact, where welding won't hold — as on cast-iron sections — "X" Liquid makes a perfect repair. Makes Boilers Rust-proof and Scale-proof. Saves Coal. It is a remarkable fact that the same "X" Liquid used for repairing leaks or cracks will also eliminate rust and prevent scale from forming on the walls. This means greater heating efiiciency with less COal. ■'X" contains no cement, powder or other injurious ingredients. It is an abolute liquid, a scientific process for making boilers LEAK-PROOF, RUST-PROOF and SCALE-PROOF. Beware of inferior imitations which are trading on the reputation of the genuine "X" Liquid. A Strong Guarantee ! You take no chances in using "X" Liquid. It is unconditionally guaranteed to make good. If it fails, you get a new can — or your money back. But your greatest guarantee of the value of "X" is the fact that it is used, sold and recommended by il9 per cent of the manufacturers of boilers and radiators. It is used by the United States Government. If your boiler cracks or leaks this winter, you don't have to worry about your greenery — if you keep "X" Liquid handy. You can do the repair job yourself easily. Get "X" Liquid from your sieain-fltter, or we win ship, charges prepaid, on receipt of price. 1 Quart $ 6 2 Quarts 10 "X" LABORATORIES, 39 West 45th Street, New York City GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Pecky Cjrpresa. drop sidlnff. ship lap. flooring, white cedar posts, etc., every thinp Id lumber. Adam bchillo Lumber Co., 1506 Kingsbury St., Chicago. Greenhouse glass, plants and putty. It will pay you to get our estimates. The Dwelle- Kalser Co.. 251 Elm St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Greenliouse construction. Write for plana and estimates. American Greenhouse Co.. Masonic Temple, Chicago. INSECTICIDES. Aphlne. $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Funglne. $1 per rjt.; $3.50 per gal. Vermlne. $1 per qt.: $3 per gal, Aphlne Manufacturing Co.. Mad- ison, N. J. LABELS. WOOD LABELS for nurserymen and florists. The Benjamin Chase Co.. Derry Village. N. H, POTS AND PANS. Nebraska red pots. Mada of hieh grade ma- terial by skilled workmen In a modern plant. Write for prices. Eabler Pottery Co.. Omaha, Neb. Red pots, hanging baskets, lawn vases. Jardl- nlers and specialties. Write for catalogue and prices. Florist Specialty Co., Idavllle, Ind. Sold by the Seedsmen Hammond's Thrip Juice No. 2 REGISTERED A Contact Insecticide, Useful and Reliable, Used for 30 Years in Green- houses, and on Plants, Grape Vines, Trees and Shrubs Some common Sucking Insects, magnified. HAMMOND'S PAINT & SLUG SHOT WORKS, Beacon, N. Y. Mention the American Florist ichen writing POTS AND PANS. '^Master Soil Builders" Send tor prices on Master Brand Vine and Plant Manure -oventimll.v you will use It. Why not now ? The Proto-Feed 6 Guano Co. 4121 S. La Salle St., CHICAGO Florists' red pots, all sizes; moss aztec ware. fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot tery Co.. South ZanesvUle. 0. Red Pots. Before buying, write for prlcres. 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. Mention the American Florist when writing If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. lyjio. The American Florist. 99 Yon Ca^n't ^ee 15% to 25% moisture in air dried manures but it is there in nearly every bag. Paper lined bags sound mighty nice but that excess moisture will pay for paper liners and leave a good profit beside. You foot the bill, W xKKaur^^ PuLVERizEb Sheep- Pulverized C/ittle SHREbbEb Cattle n/INURE Is dried in high temperature direct heat rotary dryers and every ba? is practically bone dry. They are sterilized too and that means cleaner beds with less weeds and g --asses to pull by hand and no chance of fungus or disease that may cost your whole crop. Order by name — WIZARD BRAND — for nearly fifteen years the standard of quality and service in concentrated manures. Your supply house can ship WIZARD BRAND if you insist or we will quote on any quantity from a bag to a carload with freight rate promptly. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO., N^,32_unionjtocoards, Chicago, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing Treer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenlionses Drive tur ud trae. becaose both bevels are oa the same tide. Can't twist and brealc the class in drivins. Galvan* ■ zed and vill not nuu No ricbts or lefts. The Peerless Clazine Point It patented. No others like^ It. Order from your deale^ or direct (lom tu. 1000,90c. pofipald, f Samples free. HEHXT A. D&EES.I 714 Ch.stDOt BtrMi> FULL SIZE N£ 2 Mention the American Florist when writing 1,000 Letterheads I ^7 nn 1,000 Envelopes ]Oi>UU Bond Stock— Send cash with order. No aamples lent. All work is guaranteed. Proofs furnished of work before priming, so that any cbaoges necessary may be made. GORHAM PRINTERY, INC. 642 Sonth Searbom Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Wre Print Everything. Mention the American Florist when writing Wired Toothpicks 10,000, I2.S0; 60.000, |11.00. Ktanofaotored by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. ftAmple Free. For Bale by Dealen. Mention the American Florist when toritino ;:iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiitiiiiiiMiiiiiririiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiti iiiiiii>[iiiutiiiitiuriniiiiuiitiiuininiiititiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiitiitiniit'iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiininiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiuiP In the Erection of FOLEY GREENHOUSES Only the Best of Material Is Used. in designitig your house, we always consider the use for which the house is intended — thereby assuring you of proper design and bench arrange- ment—not forgetting the importance of an efficient heating system. THE FOLEY GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. Designer Builders Heating Engineers Main Office and Factorr 3100 S. Spanldiiig Ave. Chicago, 111. Downtown Office Slate-Lake Bli^. ^riiiiimiMiiiiriiiiiii nrtirii imiiimii'iiiiriirnmiHitimtiiiiiitiiiMiMiiimiiii iiiimiiiiiMiHiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiii iiiiiniriiiiiiiiiiiirmniiiiiiiimiiiiu John C. MoniDger Co. GREENHOUSES Designers - Manufacturers- Builders. We sell llie complete huuse or any part. 908 Blackhawk St., CHICAGO, ILL. Glass Cloth A transparcDt waterproof fabric as efficient as glass for hotbeds, c-old frames, etc. Per sq. yd., 40c: 25 yds. at 39^20; 50 yds. at 39c; lOO yds. at 38hiiC. Let us tigure on your larger ordei-fl. For parcel post add 3e per yd. to above prices. Try it out now and be convinced. TURNER BROS., Bladen, Neb. ARE YOU USING A BOILER That Let's the Florist Sleep Get Posted! Ask for onr catalogue. GIBLIN S CO., UTICA, N. Y. Split Carnations Easily Mended witb Pillsbary's Caraation Staples. '■The> are indispensable to the careful florist. In- creiise the value at least 511%, •' Fifrh Av*'. Floral Co. 1000, 35c: 3000 for $1.00, postpaid I L. Pillsbury, Calesburg, lit. CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., ITEW YORK Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work ind Novelties, and are dealers in Glassware, Pottery, DecoratiTe CreeiLt and Florists' Requisites. 100 The American Florist. 3 an. S4, Index tx> AdTertisers. Apgeler& Musser >eed ( o 85 Allen JK 77 Alphs Floral Co..... 81 Americ^oBulb _-3..I 63 AiiieiicaD Green- house Mfg I o IV AmlingEC Co 71 Anderson S A 81 AoKermueller G H Co 73 Aphine Mfg Co Ill Aphrodite Co 78 Astoria Florist 80 Avenue Floral Co... 82 Baer JuMus 81 Barnard WW Co... f6 Barnes W J 81 Bassett& Washburn (>> Baumer Aug 8.3 Baur Window Glass Co IV BayersdorferH&Co. 7i Begerow's 81"' Berger Bros 72 BerniDg H G 72 Blackistone Inc 8.3 BodgerJ & Sons Co 8(1 BohlenderP&Sons 94 Bolgiano J & Son... 85 Bramley&Son 83 Braslan Si-od Grow- ers Co 84 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 80 Brenner Edward .... 77 Broadway Florist .. 81 Brown A J Seed Co.. 81 Brf>wn Bag Filling Machine Co 8S Bruns H N 91 Bryan AlonzoJ 93 BuckbeeHW 82 BudloneCo J A m Bunyard 78 Burns HH 78 Burpee W A Co 89 Byer B'os 93 California Florists . 81 Cazan A B 78 Central Floral Co . . . 83 Central Refrigerator & EquiomfntCo.. 71 Chicago Feed & Fertiliser Co 100 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 65 Clark E B Seed Co.. 8« Clarke's Sons D .... 79 Clav&Son 100 Clipper Lawn Mower Co ion Coan J I 77 Conard & Jones Co.. 94 Cooke Geo H 8< Cowee W 1 99 Coy HC Seed Co.... 8fi Craig Robt Co 93 Danker FredA 82 DardsChas 79 Dietsch A & Co IV Dominion FloralCo 81 DornerF&SonsCo 93 Dreer H \ Ill 99 Duluth Floral Co... 8? Dunlgp John H ... 80 Dwelle-Kaiser Co. ..Ill Eble Charles 79 EdwardsFold'gBox. 99 Elm City Nurs Co... 94 Erne & Co 70 Evans A W B 80 Evres HG 81 Fallon Florist 78 Fenrich JosS 7fi Fleischman 81 FloristSpecialtyCo.III Foerster Co Joseph. 67 Foley Greenhouse Mfg^o 99 Ford M C 77 Ford William P 77 Fox J M &Son Inc.. 81 Frauenf elder C 78 Freeman Mrs J B .81 FreyC H 78 Frev & Frey 82 Friedman 83 Froment HE 77 Futterman Bros 76 Galvin Thos F 78 Gasser I M Co 80 General BulbCo 91 Giblin & Co 99 GnattOve Co The... 62 GodineauR& M.... 88 Goldstein 1 77 GothamPriotery'oc. 99 GrakelowChas H... 80 GrandRnpidsFloCo. 83 Grimm & Gorly 83 Gude Bros i9 Guido Inc 78 Habermehl'sSons JJ 82 Hammond's Paint & Slug Shot Works.. 98 Hardesty & Co. 81 Hairison'sNurseries. ''4 Hart George B 77 Hart Henry 80 Haven Seed Co The. 86 HeinlJohnG & Son. 79 Henderson A&C0..I 90 Henderson Lewis 80 Henry Co The John. 70 Henshaw Floral Co. 77 HentJ &Nash 76 Herr Albert M 93 Hess & Swoboda..." 80 Hession 81 Hews & Co AH. ..II. Hill D Nursery Co.. 9t Hogewoning&Sons . 9T Hollywood Gardens. 80 Holm & Olson 80 Holtor&HunkelCo. 73 Hort Advertiser 100 Hort Trade Journal. .Ill Hurff Edgar F 88 Hurst ft Son 86 Ickes-BraunMill Co. IV Idlewild Greenhs.. . 83 Jackson & Perkins Co 94 Jahn Hugo 80 Jones Percy 67 Joy FloralCo 79 Kahler Pottery Co ..III KastingW F Co. ..I 93 Keller Pott'y'"oGeo.I'I KellerSonsJ B 81 Kelwy & Son" 86 Kennicott Bros Co.. 64 KervanCoThe 77 KesslerWm 77 Kottmitler A 78 Kroeschell Bros Co. 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Dearborn St., Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — A. L. Miller. Jamaica. N. Y., President; F. 0. W. Urown. Cleveland, O., Vice- President; .loBN YocNG, 1170 Broadway, New York, Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treas. The thirty-sixth annual convention will be held at Cleveland, 0., August 17-19, 1920. American Carnation Society. Twenty-Ninth Annual Meeting and ExhIbitlon.Chlcago. January 21-22, 1920. Officers Elected: C. W. Johnson, Chicago, President; J. Grillbortzer, Washington, D. C, Vice-President; A. F. J. Baur, Indianapolis, Ind., Secretary; F. E. Dorner, Lafayette, Ind., Treasurer. Thirtieth Annual Meeting and Exhibition, Washington, D. C, 1921. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY. Next annual meeting, Indianapolis, Ind. , Octo- ber, 1920. Officers — Pbilip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich., President; Ibwin Bertermann. Indianapolis, Ind., Vice-President; Albert Pocbelon, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Win. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Next annual convention and exhibitiop, Wash- ington, D. C, November 1920. Officers: Thomas W. Head, Lake Forest, III., President; Z. D. Blackistone, Washington, D. C, Vice-President, 0. W. Johnson, 2242 W lOSHh Street. Chicago, Secretary; Cbas. H. Totty, Madison, X. J., Treas. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Wash- ington, D. C, January, 1921. Officers: C. W, Johnson, Chicago, President; J, Grillbortzer, Washington, I>. ('., Vice-President; A. F, J, Baijr, Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indianapolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Officers — Robert Pyle, West Grove, Pa,, President; F. L. Atkins, Rutherford, N.J., Vice- President; E. A. White, Cornell University, Ithaca, N,Y., Secretary; HarrtO. May, Summit, N. J,, Treasurer. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass., July 10-11,1920, officbbb-G. W.Kerr Doylestown, Pa., President; Wm. Gray, Bellevue d., Newport, R. I., Secretary. The Business Meetings. The business meeting's of the Ameri- can Carnation Society were opened" at the Hotel La Salle, Chicago, the even- ing- of January 21, and were well at- tended throughout. Vice-president C. W. Jolinson introduced President Wat- ers of tlie Chicago Florists' Club, who warmly welcomed the visitors, and turned the meeting over to President Dorner of the American Carnation So- ciety for the work of the evening. Presi- dent Dorner then presented his address, which was followed by the reports of Secretary Baur and Treasurer Dorner. These reports and the president's ad- dress will be found in our last issue. The president apologized for the ab- .sence of Treasurer Dorner on account of the illness of their mother, and on the motion of John H. Dunlop, a tele- gram of sympathy was dispatched to the family at Lafayette. Ind. William P. Gude then presented the claims of Washington, D. C, for the next conven- tion, H. W. Sheppard spoke for Cin- cinnati, O., and S. J. Goddard, of Fra- mingham ,Mass., named Hartford. Conn. The nomination of officers and judges followed. Dr. P. A. Lehenbauer, of the department of floriculture of the Uni- versity of Illinois, at Urbana, then read his excellent paper on "Carnation Stem Rot and Its Control." After some com- ments on this address, J. F. Ammann, of Edwardsville, 111., P. J. Breitmeyer, of Detroit, Mich., and others discussed the proposed new organization of growers. On re-assembling the following day, the reports of committees were pre- sented, and that on "Grading Carna- tions," which will be found elsewhere in this issue, brought out considerable discussion, but no decision was arrived at. The committee, however, was con- tinued and will present a further report at the next meeting. W. N. Rudd spoke at length on the merits of Dr. Lehen- ioauer's address of the previous even- ing, and John H. Dunlop reported for the committee on the president's ad- dress and secretary's report and most of their recommendations were adopted. A wider distribution of the premium list was recommended, and on account of the increasing expenses, the officers were instructed to arrange for an ad- vance of the dues to .$3.00 per annum. Mrs. Ella Grant Wilson, of Cleveland, O., made a brief address on "Plant Protection," that is, the rights of the originators ofl varieties in their prod- ucts, and a committee was appointed to investigate this matter and report at the next meeting. Election of Officers. Washington, D. C, was chosen for the next meeting and officers for the ensuing year elected as follows : C. W. Johnson, Chicago, president; J. Grillbortzer, Washington, D. C, vice- president; A. F. J. Baur, Indianapolis, Ind., secretai'y; Fred Dorner, Lafayette, Ind., treasurer; Charles S. Strout, Bidde- ford, Me., director for five years; S. J. Goddard, Framingham, Mass., director for two years, to fill the unexpired term of A. A. Pembroke, resigned; John H. Dunlop, Toronto, Ont., and Ernest Saunders, Lewiston, Me., judges. Committees to prepare memorial of deceased members and final resolutions were then appointed and instructed to report at the banquet in the evening. The banquet was held in the grand ballroom of the hotel Thursday even- ing, the tables being handsomely deco- rated with carnatioTis. The number 102 The American Florist. Jan. 31, participating exceeded 300. A delight- ful musical programme was provided, which included the singing of "Say It With Flowers," by Albert Von Tilzer, the author of the song. When coffee was sei-ved, President Waters of the local club addressed the gathering, in- troducing Willis N. Rudd as toastmas- ter, who brought out some excellent ad- dresses, the list of speakers including President Dorner and President-elect Johnson of the American Carnation So- ciety, President A. L. Miller of the So- ciety of American Florists, J. F. Am- mann. Major P. F. O'Keefe, Chas. H. Grakelow, P. J. Breitmeyer, C. Engle- mann and others. A grand lot of carnation blooms from the Fred Dorner & Sons Co.. Lafayette. Ind.. unfortunately arrived too late for consideration in the .iudging. but made a fine addition to tlie general display. Resolutions of Condolence. It is with supreme regret that your committee meets to voice its sentiments upon the sad occasion of the passing from this life of our esteemed and valued fellow members Frank A. Fried- ley. Robert Montgomery, Henry Rohrer and Fred C. Weber. In the midst of our success, we are by such instances as this, brought face to face with tlie stern realities of life. We would not carry in our memories the last act of the grim reaper, nor would we voice our regrets at the loss of the honored ones we cannot replace, but rather would we offer up our grate- ful thanksgiving in having been per- mitted to enjoy the goodfellowship, the wise counsel and the well known spirit of fairness that radiated from the oe- parted ones during life. Such thoughts will, we hope, return to the benefit of our society the exalted and elevated influence so appreciated while they were with us. Memories such as these, will keep forever green the privilege whicli was ours in hav- ing such men in our circle, and so Sirs, we repeat our sentiments of thanks- giving for the bright memory of their many hours of success and devotion, rather than the memory of the seeming tragedy of the closing of the books of their earthly existence. Ch.\rles S. Stkout, W. W. Coles, F. C. W. Brown, Committee. Final Resolutions. The committee on final resolutions presented its report as follows at the banquet held at the Hotel La Salle, Thursday evening : Your committee on final resolutions at this, the twenty-ninth annual con- vention of the American Carnation Society, begs to report as follows : That the hearty thanks of this socie- ty be hereby tendered to the Chicago Florists' Club for the very ample and satisfactory manner in which the ar- rangements for the exhibition were car- ried oTit; for the entertainment ten- dered tlie visiting ladies; for the tea served each afternoon, and to all who so courteously assisted in making the stay of the \'isitors both pleasant and profitable. To the Hotel La Snlle for the excel- lent service accorded the members, for the banquet hall in which the exhibi- tion was held, for the care exercised in maintaining a proper temperatitre, so tliat at the close of the exhibition the blooms were in perfect condition. scarcely a flower in the numerous ex- hibits showing any trace of wilting. To the press of Chicago for the num- erous and liberal notices pertaining to the convention. To the Retail Florists" Association of Chicago for the excellent taste dis- played in arranging the exhibits on the last day of the convention. Therefore, be it resolved that this so- ciety hereby expres.ses its most sincere thanks to these several organizations for the care exercised and pains taken to bring to a successful completion this convention of the American Carnation Society, and that these resolutions be incorporated in the minutes of the so- ciety. All of which is respectfully submit- ted. J. Ht Duni.op, H. B. DORNEIS. C. S. Stkout. Committee. C. Englemann, Saffron Walden, Eng. Visitor Chicago Cnrnation .Meeting, Jan. 21-22. Special Awards. The following individuals and firms were given special recognition in the judges' report : A special silver medal was recom- mended for C. Englemann, Saffron Walden, Eng., for excellence of arrange- ment of group of carnations, and $50 in cash to Strout's, Biddeford, Me., for carnations used in this display. The latter was also awarded the Robert C. Kerr special prize for Maine Sunshine, whicli scored as follows : Quality, S4; transit. !•">: condition at close of exhi- bition, iX); total, 207 points. I American Bulb Co.. Chicago, display J of bulbs, gladioli, lilies and lily of the valley pips, highly commended; New begonia, Prido of Newcastle, vote of thanks. Baur & Steinkamp. Indianapolis. Ind., Carnation Ruth Baur, highly com- mended. E. H. Blameuser. Niles Center, 111., Carnation Sensation and pink seedling, vote of thanks. ChicagV) Flower Growers' Associa- tion. Ball's Giant calendulas, vote of thanks. P. Dorner & Sons Co.. Lafayette. Iiid., six vases of new varieties of carnations; also a vase of mixed seedlings which were barred from competition on ac- count of late arrival, vote of thanks. J. H. Dunlop, Toronto, Ont., Most excellent display of Rose Frank W. Dunlop, very highly commended; yel- low sport of Ophelia, highly commend- ed. Peter Fisher, 'Ellis, Mass.. Carna- tion Ethel Fisher, vote of thanks. Chas. F. Guenther, Hamljurg, N. Y., Chrysanthemum Hamburg Late Pink, vote of thanks. Carl Hageuburger. West Mentor, O.. Solanum Holly Berry, vote of thanks. Hartje & Elder. Indianapolis, Ind., Chrysanthemum Pink Mistletoe, vote of thanks. A. Henderson & Co.. Chicago. Free- sias General Pershing and Viola, vote of thanks. E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., Roses Mme. Butterfly and Frank W. Dun- lop. highly commended. Iowa State College, Ames, vase of carnations, vote of thanks. J. A. Peterson & Sons. Cincinnati, < ).. Begonia Peerless and cyclamens, highly commended. Richmond Greenhouse Co., Richmond, Ind., Carnation Topsy, vote of thanks. Sykora & Kalina. Batavia, III., Car- nation Enchantress Supreme, vote of thanks. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, ferns, crotons, dracaenas and Hcus, vote of thanks. The Wonder Plant Irrigator Co., Chicago, staged an interesting exhibit of the Little Wonder Plant Irrigator and "No-drip" hanging baskets. Ed. Armstrong. Chicago, had a good display of prepared asparagus sprays. Grading Carnations. The following is the report ot the com- mittee on grading carnations presented at the Chicago convention of the American Carnation Society, January 22, 1920: There are many obstacles that stand in the way of the recommendation of a system for grading carnation blooms that would be acceptable to all sections of the country. First, and foremost, is the wide va- riation of climatic conditions through- out the country. In the more favored sections, where, in winter, bright days accompanied with moderate weather are the rule rather than the exception, a very much better quality of flower and stem can be produced than what is possible in mid-winter in localities that have dark, cloudy days during the greater part of the time. Due in part to this condition, growers of one sec- tion, grow as their standards, varieties that cannot be produced profitably in other sections.. Consequently, the high- est grade blooms of some markets do not compare favorably with those of others and. though there may be grow- ers in all sections whose products stand out above all others, as a general rule, the carnation grower's stock does not average up on the same even plane as the rose grower. Another factor that must be consid- ered, is that there are a number of growers who grow only their own seed- lings, which having some special qual- ity of color or size, are graded alxive the standard varieties. Taking the aforementioned facts in- to consideration, together with investi- gations of the systems now in use in the different markets of the country, we would suggest the following system as a basis for the members' considera- tion. 1920. The American Florist. 103 ■?^ RSSi! n E'^Mflillf 'S^F^^liJ^SSS HIHHl K'I^^^^P*jl y !p^(^!^^^^^^^ BTr^^ll^^B ^T JH' M ^MlM^u'^^uH^Ki^wS^''^'"'" Xa H^ ^Mlr y^^^.ifc ^FVm^I m^ n wtil^iMm ^^^H ' ^^^fc ^fi ''Vj*^^ p '^' t^j^HKu^Hirajh '^^^B^.\f Ilni-icllllure. University of Illinois. Urbana. read at the Chicago convention of the .\iner-ican Carnation Society. January 21. In discussing the problem of the con- trol of carnation stem rot. I shall take the liberty to include a discussion of several other soil diseases. I am doing this for a particular reason. These sev- eral so'l diseases attacking other horti- cultural crops are similar, in many re- spects, to carnation stem rot. Within the last few years, plant pathologists have given them much attention, and have carried on much investigational study. As a consequeilce, many impor- tant facts have been discovered, which are of value in an attempt to control these soil diseases. Some of these dis- coveries. I believe, are applicable to carnation stem rot. In a recent article in one of our trade papers, I discussed briefly the control of carnation stem rot, in the light of some experimental work carried out in the division of floriculture at Ijrl>ana, Illinois. In bringing to your attention, today, some facts concerning several other diseases, I hope to give .vou addi- tional evidence in support of the facts ancf conclusions given you in this arti- cle, and in our recent bulletin from Urbana. First, however, permit me to discuss, somewhat in detail, the disease of carnations, I presume that all of you are familiar with the disease, and that j-ou know of the losses which may result. Dr. Peltier, who made a study of the disease at Urbana, ascertained l)y means of a questionnaire sent to florists in Illinois, that the percentage of loss varies from 0.1 to 20 per cent, with an average of 2,2 per cent in the greenhouse, and an average of .3,25 per cent in the field. In the houses at the Illinois experi- ment station, the loss averaged nearly two per cent for a period of five years preceding 1017. In a recent letter from a large grower, the Avriter says that m lill.S he lost from .30 to :),'') per cent of his plants in the field, and later, after benching, he lost an additional 34 per cent. The percentage of loss varied widely with the vnrieties, in one variety there being practically no loss, while in other varieties the percentage of loss was from 50 to 00 per cent. This fact is significant, but more significant is the fact that, this year, this grower lost practically no plants from the disease. Another large grower in another sec- tion of the country writes me that last year ne lost only about 100 plants out of 20.IK)l). a loss of only five-tenths of one per cent. However, he says that some seasons his loss is as high as 10 per cent. This important fact of the variations in percentage of loss from year to year I will mention again and comment on at greater length further on. Suffice to say at present that carnation stem rot is a serious disease. I believe that if we had data from all sections of the country, showing the average losses over a period of years, we would find justification in the statement that stem rot is the most serious disease of the carnation and that this disease needs, above all else, a most thorough study. A study of the disease was begun at the Illinois experiment station several years ago. We devoted some time to the study of the cause of the disease, and later carried on some experimental work on methods of control. Our tw-o Ijulletins on the subject contain many facts, as well as experimental data of importance. I am not minimizing the work of my predecessor when I make the confession that, thus far, only a beginning has been made, only a pre- liminary study. I am aware that much more careful work must be done to meet the requirements of the florists. The most difficult portion is still to be done. We still need to know more in order to make control a practical possi- bility. Control or eradication, of course, is our ultimate goal. The work done at Urbana. and recorded in the two Illi- nois bulletins, indicates that control of the disease is not a hopeless task, and that, although seeming difficult at pres- ent, we may still hope that an effi- cient remedy is forthcoming for the car- nation grower, FUNGUS THE CAUSE. It is definitely known that the cause of carnation stem rot is a fungus. This fungus has been isolated many times, identified and studied in pure culture. The important fact for our discussion at present is that this fun- gus lives normally in the soil. So far as is known, practically all tillable soils harbor the fungus. It has been foimd In practically every state of the Union, and In widely different types of soils. It is very probable that every green- house contains it. In the soil, it may live either on dead organic matter or on weeds and other plants. This is an 104 The American Florist. Jwn. 31, important fact regarding the habits of the causal fungus. It seems to live in the soil as a saprophyte; that is, it gets its nourishment from lifeless or- ganic materials, such as dead roots and other parts of plants, but when the op- portunity of a favorable host and a fa- vorable environment is present it becomes a parasite. As a parasite, it seems to be able to attack and live on nearly any form of plant. Another important fact in the life history of the fungus is, that it does not attack the leaves or upper portions of the plant, but enters the plant at the crown — that is, it attacks the stem at a point just below or just above the surface of the soil. This fact, together with the one mentioned above, that the fungus is found in practically all soils, must be kept in mind in any attempt to control the disease. USUAL CONTROLS NOT EFFECTIVE. In attempting to control a plant disease, such as carnation stem rot, one of several methods naturally is thought of. One is to spray the plants with some poisonous material, which will either destroy the fungus or leave a de- posit of this poison so that when the fungus spore begins to germinate, it will soon be killed. This method is used often and proves very successful in the case of many diseases. But spray- ing is not efficient in the case of carna- tion stem rot. This is because the fungus does not make its growth on the leavers. It does not produce spores, which drift about in the air, fall upon the leaves, germinate and grow, as is true of many other diseases. The fun- gus lives in the soil and attacks only the plant stem at its base near the sur- face of the soil. Spraying the tops of the plants is. therefore, useless. The second method of control which suggests itself is to treat the soil. Since the organism lives in the soil, it is but natural to suppose that if we can find some disinfectant which when applied to soil will destroy the parasite, the problem is solved. Many e:xperiments have been conducted along this line. Several investigators have recommended the application of formalin to soil in order to control certain diseases; others have recommended lime. A great va- riety of substances have been tested, bot^a in the field and in greenhouses, such as iron sulphate, creosote, car- bolic acid, naphthalene and bleaching powder, in order to rid .soils of certain fungi. On the whole, the reports are contradictory and inconclusive. At the Illinois station, exteusive tests were made with sulphuric acid, lime, Bor- deaux mixture, copper sulfate and formalin, but none of these substances proved efficient in controlling carnation stem rot. STERILIZATION NOT FULLY SUCCESSFUL. Sterilizing the soil by means of steam is recommended often, and this method is efficient in the case of certain dis- eases. There is no question that the stem rot organism can be destroyed in soil by means of steam sterilization. But it is questionable whether we can control the disease in our greenhouses by this method. It may be possible to sterilize all the soil before the benches are tilled and planted to carnations. However, the soil of the field contanis the fungus, and when we set the plants into the benches, some soil necessarily must adhere to the roots of the plants. The soil on the roots, be it only a small quantity, may contain the fungus, and this small quantity of soil on the roots, therefore, will reinoculate the sterile soil in our benches. There is still an- other fact we must keep in mind. The fungus may penetrate the stem of the plant while the latter is still in the field. For a time this is not noticeable. A plant artificially inoculated at the base of the stem, I have found, may live for a month and not show any effects, and then very quickly begin to wilt and die. Plants brought from the field may appear healthy, but when set into the bench of sterile soil, die after a short time from stem rot. It is quite possi- ble that such plants were infected while growing in the field. Sterilizing the soil, therefore, is not entirely a success- ful method of control. EEGULATING ENVIRONMENTS. TSie third method of attack of the problem of control appears somewhat more promising. It lies in the regula- Joseph Kohout, Liberty ville, 111 Vlce-Pr3Sident-Elect Uliuois State Florists' Assn tions of the environmental conditions in such a way that the host is kept at its optimum vigor, while the activity of the parasite is reduced. In other words, it consists in regulating the tempera- ture, moisture and air in such a ■vj'ay tcf resist the fungus or the fungus is not strong enough to attack the plant. To the practical grower. en\-ironmental conditions are usually considered as all important. That there is a correlation between climatic conditions and plant diseases is obvious to most of us. The practical plant grower has always been inclined to blame the weather for his mildews and his rusts. The scientific plant pathologist, on the other hand, has been in the habit of giving the in- fluence of the weather onl.v a passing interest; he has been devotin" most of his energy to the study of the causal organism. A study of both is essential if we are to be successful in the con- trol of diseases. Let me now illusti'ate this correla- tion between weather and disease. Also note, if you please, how observations in the field or in the greenhouse and data, that either the plant is sti'ong enough derived from carefully planned experi- ments in the laboratory, supplement each other. To do this. I shall leave, for the time hein.g, the disease under discussion, carnation stem rot, and call your attention to several diseases of field crops. In the state of Wisconsin, two destructive diseases are the late blight of the potato and the yellow dis- ease of cabbage. These two diseases are caused by two different organisms, but both li\-ing in the soil. During the summers of 191.5 and 1916, the plant pathologists at the Wisconsin station made field observations on these two diseases, with the hope of determining the factors involved in the prevalence of troubles. They report that "in 1915 the late blight fungus destroyed some millions of dollars' worth of potatoes with the worst outbreak for at least a decade. As a result, almost every lot of seed potatoes in the state carried the infection to the fields of 191G" (this fungus lives on, and is carried from one season to the next by the potato tuber), yet there was so little of the disease in 1916 "that the expert mycolo- gist had to search the potato fields of the state with a magnifying glass to find a single incipient development of the disease." The year 1915 "was cool and moist," the year 1916 "exception- ally hot and dry." Note, if you please, the report of the cabbage disease of the same two years. In 1915, "alongside the sick potato fields, the cabbage crop was everywhere vigorous, even on the worst fusarium 'sick' soil, whereas, in 1916. these same cabbage fields were swept by the yellows disease, as if by fire." What is the explanation? The season of 191.5 was cool and moist; the potato fuugus destroyed some millions of dollars' worth of potatoes; the cab- bage disease was harmless. The sea- son of 1916 was hot and dry; the potato disease then was harmless, but the cab- bage disease was very destructive. There is no question about the fungus parasites having been present in the fields during both seasons. But the "weather" was different during the two seasons. During one season, the weather was favorable for the cabbage disease, hot and dry; during the other, it was favorable for the potato disease, cool and moist. Weathei'. of course, is a complex of several individual envi'ronmental condi- tions. It is the product or sum total of temperature, humidity, light, carbon- dioxide, air movement, etc. So when we say that the prevalence of a certain disease is due to, or influenced by, the weather, we do not know if the sum to- tal of the conditions which constitute weather is responsible, or if any one condition is to blame. In other words, we may be certain that a disease has a relation to weather, but we are not certain if it is temperature or humidity or some other condition which produces the result. Yet it is important that we should know if we are to work out a successful method of control. This, es- i pecially. is true of diseases in green- houses, for in the greenhouse we con- trol, in large measure, the so-called weather. EXPERIMENTS IN SOIL CONDITIONS. We probably are in the habit of thinking of the soil apart from or sepa- rate from the air above soil. But in the soil we also have certain conditions of temperature, moisture, aeration, etc. The fungus lives in the soil, and the conditions in the soil constitute the en- vironment of the fungus, as well as for the root of the plant, just as the condi- tions of temperature, moisture, etc., constitute the environment of the plant above soil. Let us now i-eturn to a discussion of the two soil diseases mentioned above which attack the potato, and the cab- bage. You recall that one summer was cool and moist, the cabbage fusarium 1930. The American Florist. 105 was harmless: the next summer was hot and dry, the ciibbnpro fiisarlum this season was very destructive. Fiom these field ol)servations, and datii of two years on hoth the cal)l);i):re and the potati) disease, there was much evidence that the twii principal lactcirs concerned in the pri'Viiience of the disciises were soil tempi-rat me and soil moisture. On this assumption, experimental studies were begun at the Wisconsin station to determine if this belief wa.s cor- rect. For such experimental work, spe- cially devised apparatus is necessary, for in order to test tluu-oufthly whether either temperature or soil moisture is to blame, we must be able to vary either of these conditions while all other conditions of the environment are kept uniform. In other words, we must be able to control all the conditions, and Ije able to vary any one at will, to the total exclusion of variability in all others. At the Wisconsin station, such an .it- tempt was made and apparatus set up for this purpose. The work is still in pro.erress, but suliicient data are at liand to show that soil temperature is a very important factor in the prevalence of these diseases. Let Yne quote from the report on the cabbage yellows. The author says. "The appearance of the characteristic symptoms is dependent upon a temperature of 17-22° C. (02.0- 71.0° F. ) or above, lower temperatures preventing the occurrence of the dis- ease. Temperatures of 12-10° C. ( 53.° F.), but if the temperature rose for even one day above 10° C. ((i0.8° F. ) infection occurred, and the wilt followed." Several other illustra- tions could be given, but the above suf- fice to show the point I wish to emi)ha- size — namely, that there is a definite relation between soil temperature and the prevalence of the disease. A certain maxim\im range of soil temperature seems to be necessary: when the tem- perature is above this range, the para- site becomes destructive; when below, it loses its power and lives only as a harmless saprophyte. Tou will note that the illustrations given above are all of diseases of field crops. In the field, of course, the soil temperature is not under our control. Let us now return to the carnation, a plant which is grown, for the greater part of the time at any rate. In the greenhouse. Does the same relation hold between soil temperature and the prevalence of stem rot'.' At the Illinois station we followed up the relation of enviroiimi'Utal factors ti> stem rot, and we also came to the condusicui that tem- perature is the important factor in the prevalence of this disease. You, no with which to fight the beetle this year and next. Request for permission for the New Jersey department of agriculture to ad- minister the quarantine, so far as it pertains to nursery stock, was made by Henry B. Weiss, of the depart- ment, but he was told by Chairman Marlatt that the board could counte- nance no splitting of authority, and that the nurserymen need feel no fear that the administration of the quaran- tine by the board would do any more harm to injure their business than its administration by the New Jersey de- partment. While present indications are that nursery stock will be no great problem, so far as the quarantine is concerned, cut fiowers will have to receive a great deal of attention, said Mr. Weiss. Soil from greenlionse stock, in his opinion, comes mostly from beetle free areas and, accordingly will require but little attention. If, however, any of the soil is found to come from infested areas, it will be necessary to make inspections to be sure there are no grubs present. His department, he said, will insist that nurserymen get their soil from free areas, and handle it in such a manner as to keep it uninfested. John J. Davis, whose work for the department of agriculture is confined chiefly to the district about Riverton, N. J., declared that the quarantine iu that section this year will be handled along the lines followed last year, in respect to corn, except that it will take in the added crops. He told the board that the farmers had found that the quarantine inconvenienced them only slightly, and expressed the opinion that tlie nursery men and greenhouse grow- ers would have the same experience. While he has not had any experience with nursery stock under the quaran- tine order, he said that he believed pot plants and other similar stock grown in the affected area, should be shipped only between November 1 and June \ti, and only when all soil has been removed from the roots of the plants, or inspection shows them to be free from living beetles and grubs. Soil, itself, he declared, would be the most serious problem, aud a thorough inspec- tion would be necessary before permis- sion could be given for its shipment. It would be necessary to give a great deal of attention to cut flowers during I the warm months, but during the win- 1920. The American Florist. 107 ter. when tho trade Is heaviest, they would re2 in early season, 61 in September; a very free flowering variety, producing lo.'i blooms out of doors. Originator — Clarke Brothers, Portland, Oregon. Name, Mrs. Walter T. Sumner; class, H. T. : parentage. Ophelia x Hadley. Description : An upright grower; dark green foliage with a large semi-single flower carmine, shading to deep rose pink; the bud long pointed, very fra- grant with 12 to 18 petals; producing 115 blooms out of doors and while buds open ciuickly the petals hold well on the fully opened flowers. The flowers are produced in clusters of from five to 10. and some of the blooms are five inches in diameter. Originator — Clarke Brothers, Portland, Oregon. E. A. WHITE, Secy. Portland Rose Test Garden Awards. The rose test garden at Portland, Ore., conducted under the auspices of the Portland Rose Society under the special direction of City Commissioner C. Pier and Park Superintendent C. P. Keyser, and which is planted under the supervision of the American Rose So- ciety, with the judging in the hands of a local committee, with J. A. Curray as chairman, has announced its awards in the international competition as follows : E. G. Hill, of Richmond, Ind., won first prize with his world's champion 'outdoor-grown Columbia, which was de- veloped two years ago. Second prize for outdoor-grown roses went to George C. Thomas, Jr., of Philadelphia, Pa., for his "Seedling 4-A." Mr. Thomas also re- ceived for this rose the award for the best variety developed by an amateur. This rose will be formally named by the Portland Rose Society during the coming rose festival. First award for climbers was given to Elisha J. Hicks, of Hurst, Burks, Eng., for his Climbing Lady Hillingdon. Howard & Smith, of Los Angeles, Calif., received first award for their Lolita Armour and second prize for this class went to Clarke Brothers, of Port- land, for their Oregon Ophelia. The Portland rose test gardens are becoming famous throughout the world, as shown by the great amount of inter- est being manifested in them by noted rose culturists. All roses receive three different tests. In the first garden they are given special care and attention to develop them to their fullest possibili- ties. In the second garden they are given ordinary care and treatment, such ' as the average householder gives his roses, and in the third garden, whicli is far removed from the other, they are given little care or attention, so their disease-resisting qualities can be ascer- tained. During the entire growing sea- son, from April to November, a reading is taken at least once each week of every plant under test and a record is made of the number of blooms, the condition of the foliage, the length of stem and other facts. 108 The American Florist. Jan. 31, Plant Quarantine No. 3?. The following was received from the Royal Tottenham Nurseries. Dedems- vaart, Holland, extensive growers of herbaceous perennials and other lines of nursery stock, January 24, by a well-knowii American firm : "We hope that your nurserymen's and florists' organizations will take strong action with congress in order to get modifications of the present quaran- tine. We fear, however, that unless these modifications will soon come, it will be too late to save the position of hundreds of hard working nursery- men, who are now struggling against ruin. They are fighting the last fight, and the end will be that millions of plants, which are badly wanted in the United States, will have to be burned, and the owners be totally ruined and come to despair. According to our opinion your federal horticultural board ought also to prohibit people entering the United States in order to prevent diseases among men to spread. We fervently hope that the steps your com- mittees will take will meet with the- success it deserves and common sense will again rule with your officials, who seem to at present have the interna- tional horticultural trade by the throat." "The costs of production of plants are here at least double what they were before the war, and the high value of the Dutch guilder makes it impossible for many countries, which were the best customers in pre-war times, to buy anything. We went around Bos- koop, Ghent, and other plant export- ing centers and everyivhere we found the same sad conditions. It is a heavy moral responsibility which your feder- al horticultural board has lightly taken up, and the world wi'l lose much if it will be impossible henceforth to get lots of plants, which add so much to make the lives of people bright." N. Y. WhDlesale Florists' Protective Ass'n Forefathers' day. the eleventh anni- versary of the Wholesale Florists' Pro-i tective Association, was celebrated by a dinner and entertainment at the Ho- tel Breslin on the night of January 21. Frank H. Traendly, president of the as- sociation ably filled the Vost of presid- ing officer and toastmaster. The din- ner committee consisted of W. G. Badgley, A. H. Langjahr, and W. F. Sheridan, and their arrangements were most satisfactory. Invited guests were: A. T. De L,a Mare, A. F. Faulkner, W. H. Duckham, C. H. Totty. Eugene Dailledouze, President Miller, of the S. A. F., F. R. Pierson and J. H. Pep- per. On account of previous engage- ments. President Miller and F. R. Pier- son were unable to be present. Oth- ers connected with the association, who were present, were : Ward W. Smith, attorney for the association; P. F. Kess- ler, Percy B. Rigby, John Gunther, E. C. Horan, Maurice Glass, Geo. Hildon- brand, Chas. Schenck, Jos. S. Fenrich, Clarence Slinn, Paul Rigo, Herman Weiss, Lawrence R. Kervan. and J- E. Morichard. After a bounteous menu had been disposed of, Toastmaster Traendly, who was in fine form, with his usual clever and witty sallies, called upon C. H. Totty, who made felicitous remarks on the good fellowship of the occasion. He added that the aims of the association were beneficial to both wholesalers and growers, and that a complete understanding between the two branches of the trade was sure to be helpful to both. A. T. De La Mare spoke of the serious effects of the quar- antine being put in force against various states, which has followed Quarantine No. 37. and urged the necessity of co- operation in combating the quarantines. Charles Schenck read a suitable resolu- tion on the death of William Stuart Allen, which was adopted. Brief re- marks expressing good wishes for the association and the trade in general were made by W. H. Duckham, Eugene Dailledouze, W. G. Badgley, Jos. S. Fenpich, Ward W. Smith, A. H. Lang- jahr and A. F. Faulkner. Logan's en- tertainers gave musical selections and recitations. A. F. F. San Francisco. SHORT SUPPLY BRINGS HIGH PRICES. Stock is extremely scarce and very high in price in this market. It is only rarely that an occasion like this arises where flowers reach a higher figure than is paid during the Christmas holi- days. Of all the roses, probably the greatest advance is noted in the case of Ophelia and Russell. American Beauties are just about able to meet the demand, but this is the only sort that enjoys that distinction. Red roses are hard to secure. Chrysanthemums, no matter how poor in quality, are in great demand for funeral work. There are quite a few late white and pink still coming into this market. Carna- tions are now enjoying a wonderful demand, owing to the shortage of roses. Prices have stiffened along with all otlier stock. Quite a lot of seconds and splits are coming in, all of which find their way into floral designs. The warm weather has brought out the crop of violets more freely. They are in brisk demand, both for shipping and the local trade. Prices rule about nor- mal for this flower. Daffodils are very scarce this week. Sweet peas are be- coming more abundant every day. The stock is especially fine. They are bringing from $2 to $2.50 per dozen bunches in the wholesale market. Cat- tleyas are quite plentiful. The call for them is as strong as ever, and they sell at high prices. The supply of gar- denias is just about equal to the de- mand, with no change in prices. Pus- sy willow is now plentiful and receives much attention for decorative work. Cotoneaster pannosa is frequently met with, and is in demand for window decorations. Its red berries make it very effective. The supply of aspara- gus is very limited. Ferns are also hard to secure in sufficient quantities for all needs. In pot stock there is a fine lot of cinerarias this season. Quite a few primulas are to be had as well as the usual supply of cyclamens. Very little bagonia stock is arriving. NOTES. The Chinese chrysanthemum grow- ers who produce their stock in locations that are not visited by frost, have had a most profitable season. They are now selling small, white and colored chrysanthemums at .fl.Ol) per dozen blooms, and when it is considered that very often they grow as many as a dozen flowers to the plant, it will not require a great amount of figuring to learn that this is quite a profitable industry. They are all grown in the open, and in sheltered locations which receive practically no protection from frost. Henry Maler, manager of the Hills- borough Nurseries, at Burlingame, is enthusiastic over his new violet, Anna Evans, which is described as a pale lilac with a small white eye. It is a sport of Swanley White, and origin- ated over 12 years ago. It is being sent out this season by Mr. Maier. While the rose houses at this estab- lishment are a little off crop just now, there is every indication of a large cut again in a few weeks. The orchid range at Ferrari Bros.' establishment is producing a heavy cut of the finest trianses. All the plants are in a very healthy state and flowers of the largest size are seen everywhere. All this stock is consigned to J. A. Axell's wholesale store on Bush street. The rose houses will soon be in with another good cut, which will help to relieve the shortage now felt. Angelo J. Rossi, of Pelicano, Rossi & Co., has been elected president of the Downtown Association, which is com- posed of the prominent merchants of the city. He is also prominent in other civic affairs, being a member of the Rotary Club, Advertising Club, and is also a member of the playground com- mission. G. Rossi & Bro. report much diffi- culty in supplying the demand for as- paragus. Out-of-town trade is quite heavy. The greenhouses of the firm are unable to keep up with the call. They have a large lot of bulbous stock coming along, which looks promising. They will have a heavy cut of tulips later on. At the Mayfield nursery of S. Schwerin, many thousand bulbs have been planted for the coming season. Tulips, hyacinths and narcissi in great variety are all grown here for this market. The greenhouses have been supplying a steady cut of carnations all season. J. Kruse, of Piedmont, is one of the few rose growers who is sending in Cecile Brunner. His fern houses are now producing a good supply. James T. Lynch. Tennessee State Florists' Association. ANNUAL CONVENTION PROORAJVTME. The sixth annual convention of the Tennessee State Florists' Association will be held at Knoxville, February 5-6. The officers of the organization have been untiring in their efforts to make this the best meeting ever held by the association, and the following pro- gramme indicates the meeting will be both interesting and profitable : "Office Management and Collections," by W. Cleveland, Memphis, Robert E. Mapes, Knoxville, and Thomas H. Joy, Nash- ville; "Our Credit System. Its Uses and Abuses," by S. S. Skidelsky, New York; "The Florists' Business of Today," by George Asmus, Chicago; "Local Pub- licity," by Z. D. Blackistone, Washing- ton, D. C, and George Schuiz, Louis- ville, Ky.; "Why Every Florist Should Join the F. T. D.," by Philip Breitmeyer and Albert Pochelon, Detroit, Mich.; "A Talk on Carnations," by A. F. J. Baur. Indianapolis, Ind.; "Can Carna- tions Be Grown in the South Success- fully?" by Harold Joy, Nashville; "Ad- vertising — How to Tie to the National Campaign," by Henry Penn. Boston, Mass.; "The American Embargo on Plants and Bulbs," by J. Kenr. Hille- gom, Holland; "Legislation," by Wm. F. Gude, Washington, D. C; "Relation of Flowers to Music," by Wm. H. Crouch, Knoxville; "Make-up Demon- strations" and "Modern Salesmanship of Flowers," by Mrs. Edith Goetz, Chat- tanooga: "Floral Accessories." by Rob- ert Schoch. Philadelphia. Pa., and C. E. Critchell. Cincinnati. O.; "Greenhouse Construction." by Philip J. Foley. Chi- cago: "Artificial Irrigation." bv R. R. White, Troy, O.; "In What Way Does the Ornamental Grower Benefit the Florist?" by Bruce Howell, Knoxville. On the afternoon of the second day the visitors will be taken for an auto- mobile trip to growing establishments in the city and vicinity, followed by the banquet of the Knoxville Florists' So- ciety to the state association and visitors at the Wliittle Springs Hotel in the evening. As in former years, the exhibits will doubtless prove an inter- esting feature of the meeting. The committee on arrangements in- cludes Karl P. Baum, chairman; A. J. McNutt, William H. Crouch, W. R. Ryno. A. H. Dailey. Bruce Howell and Mrs. A. H. Dailey. Robert E. Mapes Is chairman of the publicity committee. 1920. The American Florist. 109 Pittsburgh, Pa. TRADE C0.M>1I lu.N.S U.NCllAXOED. Local market conditions remain about the »ame as they have been since the first «lf the year — stoclt scarce and demand heavy. The same conditions must prevail all over the country as the wholesale lioiises are receiving long distance calls and telegrums from dis- tricts that they have never served, but It has been impossible to take care o( auy but the regular buyers, and even then, no order is ever filled in full, but what stock is received is sim- ply divi"_'it programme, but to finish last year's work. Attorney General Palmer says the 14 per cent increase granted coal miners has not been passed along to the pub- lic by operators. Evidently the attorney- general has not heard of the advances made by the Chicago coal dealers. The great shortage of cut flowers, due to sunless weather and unusual demand, is spread over a wide territory, and includes nearly all the larger towns in the east and middle west In many cases, advance orders are being refused. Walker D. Hine.s, director general of railroads, calls attention to the fact that there will be an extraordinary de- mand for cars during February. The internal revenue department has not completed the audit of 1917 tax returns, and has just begun on the I'jlS returns, according to a dispatch from Washington. The delay is ham- pering corporations which are forced to keep big reserves to cover the possible difference of opinion as to tax liability. The estimated money thus tied up may aggregate .f l.OOO.OW.OOO. Lower Prices Predicted. Professor F. W. Taussig, Harvard economist, and during the war. chief of the United States tariff commission, predicts an overturn in the present state of international trade, saying that it may come with something of a crash and with familiar accompaniments of a commercial crisis. "Foreign pay- ments for our exports were all on paper." he says. "In effect, the pay- ments were made by one set of peo- ple to another set. This state of things cannot persist. The process of ever-re- peated loans will inevitably come to an end. With it the enormous excess of exports over imports will come to an end. We may expect a fall in prices and declining incomes. Warning to business men throughout the country that the nation is perilous- ly near the end of its credit resources and that productivity must be pro- moted in every line of industry, was given recently by Francis H. Sisson. vice-president of the Guaranty Trust Co., before the annual convention of National Boot & Shoe Manufacturers in New York. He emphasized the necessity on the part of manufacturers to refrain from unproductive, specula- tive or economically unnecessary ven- tures. National Growers' Association. During the meetings of the American Carnation Society and the Illinois State Florists' Association at Chicago last ■week, January 21-22. J. F. Ammann. of IJdwardsville, 111., former president of the Society of the American Florists, made a vigorous campaign for a na- tional organization of growers, having for its purpose, the giving of proper publicity to the products of its mem- bers. Mr. Ammann claimed tlie grow- ers had been backward in this matter, and that their large investment de- manded liberal publicity in times of depression or glut, calling attention to numerous instances of producers and other lines of lousiness paying large sums for the exploitation of their manu- factures, A number of prominent grow- ers in attendance favored the move- ment, including August Poehlmann. Cliicago; Wallace R. Pierson. Crom- well. Conn.: F. C. W. Brown. Cleveland, O.; John H. Dunlop. Toronto. Ont.; P. J. Breitmeyer. Detroit. Mich.; S. A. Ander- son. Buffalo, N. Y.; Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, O., and James Hem- breicker. Springfield, 111. Many more handed in their names as members, and a temporary organization was formed, with F. C. W. Brown as presi- dent, and J. F. Ammann. secretary. These officers, with Wallace R, Pierson. R. C. Kerr, Houston, Texas, and C. E. Gullett. Lincoln, 111., proposed to frame a constitution and plan of operation, which will be presented at the annual convention of the Society of the Ameri- can Florists' in Cleveland, next August, Orchid Conference. John E. Lager, the well-known orchid specialist of Summit, N. J., writes under date of January 20, urging as many as possible orchid growers to attend the conference to be held at the office of the chairman of the Federal Horticultural Board. Washing- ton, D. C February 10. to consider Plant Quarantine No. ;!7 in its relation to orchid imports. Club Meetings Next Week. [Secretaries of clubs and societies are re- quested to send notice in change of time, date and place of meetings.] Albany, N. V., February 5, 8 p. ni. — Albany Florists' Club at 611 Broadway. Louis H. Schaeffer, secretary, 102 Hudson avenue, Al- bany. Boston, Mass.. Februar.v 3. 8 p. m. — Flo- rists' Association of Boston at Parker House. Elijah Gorney, secretary. Park & Tremont streets, Boston. Chicago, Februar.v 5, 8 p. m. — Chicago Florists' Cliib at Hotel Randolph, Wells and Randolph streets. Fred Lautenschlager. sec- retary. 452 West Erie street. Chicago. Cleveland, O., February "2, 8 p. m. — Cleve- land Florists' Club at HoUenden hotel. James McLaughlin, secretary, care of J. M. Gaaser Co., Cleveland. Dayton. O.. February 3, 8 p. m. — Dayton Florists' Club, Y. M. C. A. building. George J. Frisch. secretary, 3205 East Fifth street, Dayton. Holyoke. Mass,, February 3, 7:30 p. m.— Holxoke and Northampton Gardeners' and Florists' Club at member's place of business. James AVlliting, secretary, French hall, Am- herst. Indianapolis, Ind., February 3, — State Flo- rists' .A.ssociation of Indiana. Meets in dif- ferent cities in the state. O. E. Steinkamp, secretary, 3800 Rockwood avenue. Indian- apolis. Lake Forest, 111., February 6. 8 p. m. — North Shore Horticultural Society at city hall. J. R. Clarke, secretary. Lake Forest, Milwaukee, "Wis., February 5, 8:30 p. m. — Milwaukee Florists' Club at Kurtz Bros., 11th and Frairie streets. Eugene Oestreicher, secretary. 5630 North avenue. Milwaukee. l,os Angeles, Calif,, February 3, 8 p. m. — Los .\ngeles County Horticultural Society, at 237 Franklin street. H. S. Kruckeberg, secretary. Los Angeles. Minneapolis. Minn,, February 3. 8 p. m. — Minneapolis Florists' Club, usually at 218 North Fifth street. Wm. J. Vasatka, secre- tary. 3340 Chicago avenue. Minneapolis. Montreal, Que., February 2, 8 p, m. — Mon- teral Florists' and Gardeners' Club at 642 St. Catherine street. "W. H. Horobin. secre- tary. 283 Marquette street. Montreal. New Orleans, La,, February 8, 2 p, m. — Gardeners' Mutual Protective Association at 5001 North Rampart street. John Parr, sec- retary, 4539 North Rampart street. New Or- leans. Philadelphia. Fa„ February 3. 8 p. m. — Florists' Cluh of Philadelphia at Adelphia ht>tel. Robert Kift, secretary. 4044 Haver- ford avenue. Philadelphia. Pittsburgh, Pa.. February 3, 8 p. m. — Pitts- burgh Florists* and Gardeners' Club at Al- legheny Music Hall. E. J. McCallum, secre- tary, 137 Seventh street, Pittsburgh. Saginaw, Mich,, February 2, 7:30 p, m. — Saginaw-Bay City Floricultural Society at .Saginaw. Henry ^V. F. Goetz. secretary, 124 South Michigan avenue. Saginaw. San Francisco, Calif., February 7, 8 p, vn. — Pacific Coast Plorticultural Society at 240 Golden Gate avenue. John R. Walsh, secre- tary, 417 Montgomery street. San Francisco. Tacoina, Wasli., February 6, 8 p, ni, — Tacoma Florists' Association at Maccabees hall. 1116 Broadway. J. L. Simpson, secre- try. Tacoma. Toledo, O.. February 3. 8 p. m. — Toledo Florists' Club at 424 Superior street. S. N. Peck, secretary, 424 Superior street. Toledo. Washington. D. C. February 3, 8 p. m. — Florists' Club of Washington at Schmid's hall. 712 Twelfth street. N. E. E. P. Rod- man, secretary, 101 Primrose street. Chevy Chase. Md. Seattle, Wasli., February 8. — Florists' and Gardeners' Union. No. 16.667 at I. O. C. T, hall, Virginia and Bowen streets. E. Popp, secretar.v. Fort Steilacoom. Wash. Coming Exbibltlons. (Secretaries are requested to siippl.v any omis- sions fi'om this list and to correct any dates that have been alterefl since the last advices.] March 15-22. 1920, New York,— Flower show of tlie New York I'^lorists' Club at Grand Cen- tral Palace. John Young, secretary, 1170 Broad- wn.v. N^w York. March 24-28. 1920. Boston, Mass.— Exhibition of orchids aiiil other plants of the Massnehu- sotts Horticultural Society at Horticultural hall, William T. Rich, secretary. Horticultural hall, Boston. 1920. The American Florist. Ill Wants, For Sale, Etc. Small Type, 12 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, $1.50 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices aie net, cash with order. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. ' Where answers lire tube inuilctl from tlilsoflice eooloso lOcouts ox Ira tu cover postuKe, etc. SItiinHoii \\'nn4 ft 5.00 Richard Wallace, canary yellow, 5 ft 4.50 3.50 3.50 4.50 6.00 4.50 5.00 5.00 4.00 4.50 30.00 30.00 30.00 40.00 50.00 40.00 45.00 45.00 35.00 40.00 100.00 35.00 40.00 40.00 35.00 45.00 40.00 THE STORRS S HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio I 1920. J HE American Florist. 113 GLADIOLIS BILBS Standard Varieties „/^,,f;' I AMKHU'A. Soft pink IIIIK.X'III.KYIOXSIS Uet-ii ni'iirlrt... Kl IKM'A. IlpMt mid llirK^'Ht >vhlte. . CIIIC'A<;(> AVIIITL:. lOnrl.v \vlille FRAN't'lS KINO. 4lraii|$c Mciirlet . . . . Gl.UltV or 11(11. 1.ANU. Fine white.. «7. :io. ::5, 4.1, .no (M) SO .00 .00 .00 ,oo .00 ,00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 IIAI.I.KV. LCiirly Nalnton. •(-. WHS. FHAMv 1M;M>I,KT0N. Pink, red blotch. 4.'., .MA(;AIIA. Soft yellow 40. rA\.\Sl.\. Ileiiutifiil rose 40, PKAfK. White, nhaded blue 35, SCIIWAIIKN. Ilent yellow r.5, WAR. Illood red 55 WII.LY \V1(;MA\. White, pink blotch 45 VEI.LOW ilA.MMClt. Yellow l-lVi".: $4 100. MRS. WATT. Wine red IDA VAN. neep salmon red S-VOO ARIZONA. Pink with maroon 25.00 MISS L,l'CII,L.l!:, Soft llsht shell pink or lavender 25.00 KUNDBRDI UI.OR\. Cream pink, crimson striped 45.00 PINK IIEAIITY. Rose pink 45.00 AUGUSTA. White 27..".0 PINK PEUFK.CTION. Beautiful pink 40.00 ANXIE WKiM.AX. Yellow, red blotch PRIMII.INIS HYRHIDS. l-l'/i, $18.00 22..">0 FLORISTS' MIXTURE. Very good 15.00 ,000 'A" Up yuo.oo 25.(1(1 75.00 :i5.oo SN.OO 50.00 :t5.oo 50.00 45.00 45.00 40.00 on.do 00.00 50.00 50.00 30.00 .to.oo 27.50 50.00 50.00 .•lo.uo 50.00 .SO.Ofl 25.00 20.00 Novelties New and Scarce Varieties Per l%"Up 1 GOLDEN WEST. OrnnKe scarlet GOLIATH, Dark violet, very lary^e; Improve- ment on Empress of India JOFFRE. Brick red; large flower NYMPH. White; large flower UUEEN OK WHITES. White STELL\. Light red; yellow blotch VON' BINSSING. Deep pink; dark blotch MARY FENNEL. Light lavender «10.00 PRIDE OF GOSHEN. Flesh pink SUMER BEAUTY. Distinct pink EV ALINE. Smoky violet GOLDEN KING. Bright yellow, crimson blotch GEORGE PAUL. Large maroon ROSEBUD. Beautiful rose IIEKKSHIRE. Delicate pink BALTIMORE. Salmon, cream markings ROCHESTER WHITE. AVhite MASTER WIETSE. Dark violet. I-I14, »4 100 PRIMULINUS ROANOKE. Large, rich yellow. 6.00 4.00 100 V4"Up $10.00 10.00 12.00 10.00 15.00 10.00 12.00 15.00 8.00 12.00 8.00 8.00 7.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 5.00 PRICE LIST ON CANNAS Select 2 to 3 eyes. We have never handled finer stock. Bronze-Leaved Varieties Per 100 Per lUOO Height BRANDYWINE. Wine red dappled with crimson 3 VI- ft. ¥.'5.00 »25.00 DAVID HARUM. Bright vermilion scarlet mottled dark red 3 ft. 3.00 25.00 EGANTJALE. Deep currant red 4 ft. 3.00 25.00 KING HUMBERT. Orange scarlet. . .4 to 4V4 ft. 5.00 45.00 WYOMING. Ornnge-eolored 7 ft. 3.00 25.00 HUSAFOLIA. Immense foliage to 8 ft. 3.00 25.00 SHBNANDOAH. Rose pink 4 ft. 3.00 25.00 Variegated Flowers with Green Foliage Per Per Height 100 1000 A.LLEMANIA. Bright scarlet, broad yel- low border, beautifully mottled . .4 to 5 ft. $3.00 $2.5.00 GLADIOFl.ORA. Crimson edged with gold 3y3 f t. 3.00 25.00 ITALIA. Clear yellow overlaid with orange 3 »4 f t. 3.00 25.00 Hme. CR07,Y. Brilliant scarlet, orange gilt edge 314 ft. 3.00 25.00 SOV. D'ANTOINE CROZY. Bright gold- en yellow . 4 ft. 3.00 25.00 Pink Shades with Green Foliage Per Height 100 HUNGARI.A. Pink with satiny sheen... 3 MLLE. BERAT. Deep rose pink 4 MRS. A. CONARD. Salmon pink 4 ROSEA GIGANTEA. Rich rose pink 4 tOUISE, Soft rose pink 5 VENUS. Rose pink, creamy yellow border 4 ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. $5.00 3.00 5.50 COO 3.00 Per 1000 $40.00 25.00 50.00 55.00 25.00 Yellow Shades with Green Foliage Height AUSTRIA, Bright yellow, crimson throat 3yi.ft. BURBANK. Sulphur yellow, inner iietals dotted red (> FLORENCE VAUGHAN. Yellow with bright red spots 5 INDIANA. Rich golden orange 5 GLADIATOR. Bright yellow, spotted crimson , 4 R. WALLACE. Canary yellow 5 YELLOW HUMBERT. Deep rich yellow heavily spotted bright red 3 to 3>/4 ft. GUSTAV GUMPER. Golden yellow, lower petals spotted red 4 ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. Per 100 $3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 Per 1000 $25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 40.00 27.50 Red Shades with Green Foliage 3.00 25.00 Height A. BOUVIER. Clear crimson 5 ft. BEAUTE POITEVINE. Crimson 4 ft. CRIMSON REDDER. Red 3Vi ft. CHAS. HENDERSON. Crimson scarlet, yellofv flame throat 4 FIREBIRD. Glistening scarlet, without markings 4 JEAN* TISSOT. Vermilion, bright orange shadings 3 LOUISIANA. Crimson scarlet 5 to 6 METEOR. Brilliant scarlet 5 KATE GRAY, Soft orange shaded car- mine, dotted yellow throat 5 to 6 PENNSYLVANIA. Scarlet overlaid with orange 4Vi ft. TARRYTOAVN. Crimson 3y2 ft. WINTZER'S COLOSSAL. Vivid scarlet 5 to 6 ft. PANAMA. Dull red, overlaid rose, with mottled yellow edge S tt. EXPRESS. Crimson scarlet SM: tt. BLACK PRIN'CE. Dark velvety crimson . 4 Va ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. Per 100 $3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 8.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 Per 1000 $25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 75.00 25.00 35.00 40.00 ft. 3.00 25.00 3.00 3.00 25.00 25.00 5.00 40.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 Caladium Esculentum (Elephant's Ear) Bulbs Per 100 S to 7-inch * 7-50 7 to 9-inch 12-00 9 to 11-inch 18.00 11 to 12-lnch 25.00 12 to 14-inch 35.00 Fancy-leaved Caladiums pe, xoo Highly colored, the best named varieties $15.00 Pearl Tuberoses p^, loo Dwarf double $35.00 Single 25.00 Tuberous-rooted Begonias pe, loo Assorted colors, singrle, mammoth bulbs only $25.00 Prices subject to change vrithout notice. American Bulb Co. ».„»». o„w.. 172 North Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. 114 The American Florist. Jan. 31, •■ I: The holiday demand has undoubtedly depleted your supply of Prepared Foliages and Artificial Flowers. Now Is the Time to stock Up for 1920 Magnolia Leaves — Cycas — Evergreens SPECIAL PRICES ON ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS Per 100 Waxed Dahlias, lavender, pink, white $4.00 Waxed Orchids 5.00 Waxed Sweet Peas $10.50 per 1000 Per 100 WAXED ROSES, white, pink, yellow $2.50 WAXED CARNATIONS, white or pink.. 2.00 Waxed 'Mums, lavender, pink, white, yellow 4.00 THE OVE QNATT CO., mc. Preservers of Natural Foliage. La Porte, Ind, Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets, Florists' Supplies and Decorators' Novelties. Mention the American Florist when writing DUunuiiifummuiiiimmiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiimiiiiiiiimililiiiinminiiiutiimitliiiiiiimmRiiiiiiiiinimmiimiiinniraililuumillinililllimiiiumiinmtii^ For Florists' Supplies, Baskets, Chiffons and St. Valentine Novelties PITTSBURGH GUT FLOWER CO., ne its sm.it si.. Pittsburgh, Pa. Jluullui lll i miiminnniiiinnliiiiiMniiniiiiiiiiiiinininMiirMiMiMiiininiiiriiMiiiniiiriniiiiiniiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiniiiniiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiniirtiiiiiilininiiiriiitiiriiiililMiiiitiiirniiiitiirtiiiiniitiiiriitiiiiiiMirlltiiniHi St. Louis. LIMITED SUPPLY BKINCS HIGH PRICES. The mai-ket is thoroughly demoral- ized. Stock o( all kinds is very scarce and prices high. Business has been brisk with a constant worry to the re- tailer trying to flU his orders. The stock that is coming into the market is only fair in quality. Carnations loom up best, with sweet peas and violets com- ihg next. Roses, aside from being scarce, are of inferior quality. A few good callas are seen. Narcissi, calen- dulas and stevia make up the bulk of tlie other stock, with prices all high. Grsens of all kinds are in good supply, NOTES. The florists' dance, January 23, was a huge succe.ss. lu spite of extremely dis- agreeable weather, the event drew a large attendance and everybody seemed to have a good time. The hall was taste- fully decorated with southern smilax by Chas. Haun, .Andrew Hoffman. Oscar Ruff and .\ndy Bourdet. the decorating' committee. From all indications, and reports of the growers, the present scarcity of stock will continue for a few more Comprising the largest assortmeut of Florist lioxes obtjiinnble. The Arnold Florist lio.\ stock has been purchased by the Lindley Company. Write us for prices. GEO. M. HOOPIS, New York Representative, 60 1 W. 144th St. A. V. Z. JENNINGS, Chicago Representative, 20 E. Jackson Blvd. LINDLEY BOXES ARNOLD BOXES Lindley Flower Box Company, Quality box Makers, Marion, Indiana weeks. What is needed is a few weeks of bright weather to be of any material benefit. It does not look as though the florists are going to have enough stock to go around for St. Valentine's day business. The past week has been exceptionally hard on the delivery departments. The streets have been covered with a coat- ing of ice and snow, and numerous accidents have resulted from skidding. Fortunately none have been of a seri- ous nature. A number of the local florists are under the weather, mostly with the in- fluenza, among them A, W, Gumz, Os- car May, as well as Art Beyer's wife and biiby, J, J. W. PUSSY WILLOWS FOR FORCING. The Big Pink Kind. Good Quality. 15to30inohes $4.00 per lOOO 2 to 4 feet .. 7.00 per 1000 Cash with order. Packingfree. MINNEAPOLIS NURSERY, 4 1 1 7 So. Aldricli Ave,. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Clevei„\nd, O. — William Howes, fath- er-in-law of Frank Schoen, well-known florist, died January 25, age Gt) years, RavenNjV, O, — R, M, Curtis, who has been ill with influenza, is improving and expects to resume his duties shortly. 1920. The American Florist. 115 Burpee for Giant Comet Aster Aster Seed A STERS are growing in popularity with the American public every year, and good full-centered flowers on long stems bring prices which guarantee profits. The best Asters can be grown only from carefully selected seed. Burpee's Aster Seed is grown in those sections of the United States which produce the finest seed. Our stocks are true to type. Every care is exercised to keep them free from ofif colors and yellow centers. They will produce the largest and finest flowers on the longest stems. The four types of Asters listed below are those which we recommend for florists' planting for a continuous supply throughout the season : Queen of the Market Asters The earliest of all cutting Asters, universally planted for first crop. Flowers profusely, and is always a money maker. We ofifer the following colors: 1687-White 1681— Lavender 1682— Shell Pink 1688-Light Blue 1683— Rose Pink 1686— Dark Blue 1680— Crimson 1684— Purple Any of the above. ^^4 oz., 35c; oz., $1.15; postage extra. Early Branching Royal Asters A recently developed type which makes a perfect succession crop to Queen of the Market, as the first flowers appear just as Queen of the Market has finished blooming. Of strong, upright growth, two feet high, with large, full-centered flowers. 1639-White 1637— Shell Pink 1641— Rose Pink 1640— Crimson 1636— Lavender 1638— Purple Any color, /4 oz., 50c; oz.,$1.60; postage extra. Crego's Giant Asters A mid-season type, filling in the season between the Royal and Late Branching Asters. The Crego Giants are a great improvement on the Asters of the Comet type, having large flowers, with loose, elegantly curled petals. They always bring highest prices. 1612— White 1609- Lavender 1606 -Shell Pink 1607— Azure Blue 1610— Rose Pink 1607a— Dark Blue 1611 —Crimson 1 608— F urple Each color, ^4 oz., 55c; oz., $1.75; postage extra. American Late Branching Asters Extensively used to fill in the gap before the Chrysanthemums come into the market. The most vigorous in growth and producing the largest flowers, with broad, incurved petals, fully double. Our stock of this popular type is unsurpassed. 1586-White 1575Lavendcr 1577-LIght Pink 1671— Azure Blue 1584— Rose Pink 1580— Deep Blue 1573— Crimson 1581-Purple Any color, ^4 oz., 40c; oz., $1.35; postage extra. We will supply \i lb. of any of the above for three times the ounce price, and 1 lb. for ten times the ounce price. Aster Seed is one of our specialties, and we handle many other types. Write for prices on these and other flower seed, or ask for a copy of Burpee'S Blue LlSt, our Florists' Wholesale Catalog for 1920. We are in a position to serve you well. Your orders and inquiries will be given prompt attention. W. ATLEE BURPEE CO. Seed Growers, Philadelphia, Pa. 116 The American Florist. Jan. 31, To Flower Buyers The great demand caused by the influenza epidemic is still in effect. We have managed to fill all i-egular orders in full and in addition have helped our regular customers with extra lots of flowers when wanted, besides giving some roses to new customers. "We are having a good cut of roses ; probably the largest in the market and of most excellent quality. Our roses are now coming in splendid crop. We can take care of some additional orders of long and long medium stem roses, besides our usual good service with regular customers. Prices will not be any higher; on the con- trary we look for a gradual return to normal values as the plants come into full crop. Carnations will still continue short, as will the shorter length grade of roses. To those who visited our green- houses while in attendance at the American Carnation meeting, we wish to thank for their kind words of appreciation and praise of the quality and quantity of stock they saw. All miscellaneous Flowers are very scarce, but we will which we do not grow ourselves and have on hand. do our best to buj- any stock wanted BASSEH & WASHBIRN liONG DISTANCE PHONB: CENTRAIi 1457 Greenhoiuesi Hliudale, III., and Greersr> Station, III OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash Aye., CHICAGO, ILL. NOTICE :— We close at 5 o'clock week days. Closed all day Sundays. Chlcagfo. STOCK IS AS SCARCE AS E\'EK. Stock is as scarce as ever and the market is cleaned up completely in all lines of cut flowers at any early hour each day at high prices. The dealers are finding it impossible to fill any- where near all the orders that are being received and are having trouble in tak- ing care of their regular customers. American Beauty roses are disposed of early at high prices and the same holds true * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Roses --Carnations SWEET PEAS Tulips-- Jonquils-- Lilies Narcissi— Calendulas Daisies-- Violets BOXWOOD--GALAX PUSSY WILLOWS All Other Cut Flowers and Greens A. T. PYFER & COMPANY 164 North Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. L. D. Phone, Central 3373. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 4^ % * 1920. The American Florist. 117 ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiin §|WH9LESALE-GDPWEP$.s/^CUT FL9VEDS'^^ PLANTS i 182 North Wabash Avenue i. d. ,.h„„e. Randolph 63] CHICAGO i FOR VALENTINE DAY DELIVERY CATTLEYAS The Best in the City at $lS.OO to $18.00 per dozen. single Violets, $25 per 1000; Double Violets, $15 to $20 per 1000. Valley, $8.00 per 100. ORDER LONG ROSES Short and medium roses are scarce so order the longer grades instead. Premier"RusseII-CoIumbla"Milady--Etc. SPRING FLOWERS Tulips-Jonquils-Narcissus-Freesias and Hyacinths. Carnations-SvN^eet Peas-Calendulas-Stevia-Violets-Greens. PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., IjOng distance phones CENTRAIi 601 and 2846 CHICAGO ROSES-CARNATIONS Place your orders with us and they will receive the best possible attention. Bny Direct from the Grower. CURRENT PRICE LIST iSublect to Change Wtthoot Notice, MRS. CHAS. RUSSELI, Per 100 Extra Special $40.00 to $50.00 Specials 30.00 to 35.00 Select 25.00 Medium 15.00 to 20.00 Sliort 12.00 to 15.00 COLUMBIA Specials 30.00 to 35.00 Select 25.00 Medium 15.00 to 20.00 Short 12.00 MILADY Specials 25.00 to 35.00 Select 20.00 Medium 15.00 to 18.00 Short 10.00 to 12.00 ChRmp Wellnnd . . . Killarney Killarney Brilliant . White Killarney. . . My Maryland Per 100 Specials $25.00 Select $15.00 to 20.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 EXTRA SPECIAL STOCK SUNBURST. OPHELIA Per 100 Special $25.00 to $30.00 Select 30.00 Medium 15.00 to 18.00 Short 10.00 to 12.00 PREMIER Specials $30.00 to $35.00 Select . Mediurri . '. . '. . . '. '. ". '. ". '. '. '. '. '. '. '. '. '. '. '. '. ". . '. 15.00 to Short ROSES, OUR SELECTION. Carnations 10.00 to Sweet Peas 3.00 to Adiantuni Asparagrus, per bunch 50 to 75c Boxwood per bunch, 35c Ferns per 1,000, $4.00 Galax, bronza and green, per 1,000, $2.00 Lencothoe Sprays Smilax per doz. strings, $3.00 BILLED ACCORDINGLY 25.00 20.00 12.00 10,00 12.00 4.00 2.00 1.00 118 The American Florist. Jan. 31, EXCELLENT CROPS OF- ROSES and CARNATIONS In All fhe Leading Varieties CURRENT PRICE LIST ^°,VhV»VNot1?e".'' KUSSELL Per 100 Select $50.00 Fancy 40.00 Medium 30.00 Short 20.00 COLUMBIA and niCHMOND. Per 100 Select $30.00 Fancy 25.00 :\reclium 20.00 SUNBURST and OPHELIA. KILLARNEY BRILLIANT Per 100 Select $25.00 Fancv 20.00 Medium 15.00 Short 12.00 WHITE and PINK KILLARNEY. Per 100 Select $20.00 Fancv 18.00 Medium 15.00 Short 12.00 ROSES, OUR SELECTION $12.00 WIthont Notice. CARNATIONS. Per 100 Fancy stock $10.00 to $12.00 MISCELLANEOUS. 1 alia Lille-s, per doz $4.00 to $5.00 Ferns, per 1.000 4.00 Smllax, per doz 3.00 Galax, per 1,000 2.00 Sprengreri, bunch 50 Other Greens at Market Prices. WIETOR BROS., 30 East Randolph St., L. D. Phone Randolph 208 1 Chicago cinity, i.s exceedingly heavy. Greens are in strong- demand. Blooming: and foliage plants are selling well, owing to the great scarcity of cut flowers. NOTES. E%'ery concern in the trade should use the valentine stickers on its let- ters, packages, statements, etc., and display the large poster for this occa- sion. The profit made in sales of this material, above expense of handling, will revert to the national publicity fund. No one should overlook this op- portunity to tie up with the national campaign. "Say it With Flowers," and those who have not already secured their supply of strickers or posters -should do so immediately through their wholesale house. The florists' club will meet at the Hotel Randolph next Thursday even- ing. February 5, at S o'clock. This is "novelty night" and every grower who has any new stock of any kind is re- quested to arrange an exhibit. Grow- ers throughout the entire country are invited to participate and all stock shoivld be sent express prepaid. Peter Douvry, proprietor of the Stewart Floral Co.. has leased the store at Gl West Randolph street for 10 years. The Central Refrigerator & Kquipment Co. has the contract to fiu-- uish the store complete, which it is ex- pected will be ready for occupancy in the near future. Mrs. Douvry is seri- ously ill at this writing. The growers, wholesalers and retail- ers will meet at the Hotel Randolph ' next Monday evening, February 2. when everyone in the trade is urgently re- quested to be present. Walter Rupp. of the John C. Mon- inger Co., who has been confined to his home with the influenza, is much bet- ter and expects to be able to return to work next week. M. C. Gunterberg. 159 North State street, reports a splendid demand for rooted carnation cuttings, which are of splendid quality this season. Guy W. French, formerly with Foehl- mann Bros. Co., and later of French & Salm, is now with the American Bulb Co. George StoUery. of StoUery Bros., is again attending to his duties after be- ing confined to his home with the influenza. Otto Ganzert, who has been employed in the trade here for many years, died last week. Fritz Bahr, of Highland Park, was on the sick list last week. THEN- •For many years GROWF.RS AND RETAILERS have been dissatisfied with the conditions of the CHICAGO M.^RKET. My ambition was to embody certain principles of conducting a WHOLESALE COMMlSSins HOUSE under growers' supervision that would KEEP US OUT of any criticism of GROWER OR RETAILER. The beginning^was made in adoptias:. in 1916, the recommendations as made in the FAMOUS GROWERS' PETITION." NOW- Protection SINCE 19:6 up to NOW the resolurlons as formu- lated In the GROWERS' PETITION have been car- ried out in spirit— in practice— in cooperation. WE LEAD THE MARKET with every one of these recommendations, which were accepted successively by associations that were organized later — WHOLESALE FLORISTS, RETAIL FLORISTS, COMMERCIAL FLOWER GROWERS. SUMMARIZED RESULTS FIRST organized growers within our own institution. ADV03.\TED and DISTRIBUTED sales reports to consignors, making a complete market analysis of variety, length and grade. ADVOCATED and PROMOTED the LICENSING and BONDING of the WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER COMMISSION BUSINESS. DISCONTINUED sales to depurtiuent stores and consumer direct. l-'LIMINATED foreign consignments. AD\0CATF:D and PROMOTED separate and dis tinct organizations of trade branches. PROVIDED and PROMOTED a remedy for gluts. DEMONSTRATED the value of BOOSTING and mobilizing the resources of the CHICAGO CUT FLiJWER MARKET in advooatins and upholding CO-OPERATIVE ADVERTISING. IN THE RATIFICATION OF OUR POLICIES, our mission in this market comes to a H.\PPV CON- CLUSION, Kennicott Bros. Co. True to Name and True to its Trust 1920. The American Florist. 119 WVWWVWVWWVUWWSA ■ ROSES-CARNATIONS Good supply in all the leading varieties grown for this market. Freesias-Tulips-Jonquils Limited supply so order early. Violets, Daisies, Sweet Peas, Stevia, Calendulas, Paper White Narcissus, Yellow Narcissus, Snapdragons, Callas, Other Flowers and Greens. ?[ If .X5?m(il>?in ^To TSIOX IhslC. ^^"^^ phones: CENTRAL 257l-AUT0MATIC48-734-CEHTRAL2572~- 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing You will appreciate the service that this house renders after placing a trial order here. Customers always receive Quality Stock at Reasonable Prices. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOLESAIiE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. John Miohelsen. of the E. C. Amling- Co., and wife, returned from a trip to the .south. January 24, and report hav- ing had a most delightful time. Mr. Michelsen says that flowers were ex- ceedingly scarce throughout the entire section that he covered including Nash- ville, Tenn. H. Van Gelder reports a strong de- mand for stevia at the store of Percy Jones, Inc.. with fancy stock in this line bringing record prices. Percy Jones nro. Wholesale Florista 30 E. Randolph St.. CHICAGO ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing [ojiTipr \\\qesM YMs fChicago ///. \iea\eTS xw SupoXws 30 East Randolph Street. L. D. Phone: Central 62 4. Mention the American Florist when writ\n;j 120 The American Florist. Jan. 31, iiiiiiiuliiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiimiiiii I YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON -Tf fLM US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF M^ ITl CUT FLOWERS E ^ A H N mi^^B^ Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that Hl^V it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. iiiilllimilliliiiii lliMHllll iiiiiiiiliii 1 tun tlllliiiiii i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiitiiiiimiiiimiiiiiii iiiiiiii nut iiiiiiiimiF| Mention the American Florist when writing About 25 members of the trade, repre- senting- the retailers, wholesalers and 'growers, met at the Hotel Randolph, Wednesday afternoon, Januai"y 28, when a campaign was mapijed out to consult everyone in the local trade in regard to the Milwaukee plan of advertising so that it will be possible to take some definite action at the next meeting', to be held at the Hotel Randolph, Monday evening, February 2. Peter Reiuberg suffered some damage from the heavy snow storm at his range last week, which was quickly repaired without any great loss to the stock. Herbert Hansen says that this firm is taking good care of its regiilar custom- ers, but that it is impossible to give any serious attention to the new busi- ness that could be booked at present. Wietor Bros, report that the demand for carnation cuttings was never so brisk as this season, and that large quantities of this stock have already been delivered. The demand for cut flowers cleans up their receipts almost as soon as they reach the store, not- withstanding the fact that they are cut- ting heavily in cai'nations. John Poehlmann says that it was necessary for a team of horses to bring- in Poehlmann Bros. Co's. flowers from Morton Grove the- early part of this week, owing to the heavy snow storm which made it difficult for the trucks to get through. The roads for nine miles were exceedingly bad. Edward J. Reynolds, retail florist, for- merly of Denver, Colo., or anyone who . knows of his present whereabouts, will confer a favor by communicating with the oflice of this paper. Telephone, Har- rison 7465. Mr. Reynolds was with one of the south side florists for a number of years. E. C. Amling arrived here from Cali- fornia, January 24. and expects to re- turn in the near future. He is complet- ing arrangements for his new business venture in that state, mention of which was made in these columns a few weeks ago. R. E. Miller, of Racine, Wis., was a visitor during the convention last week. Mrs. Miller and children left January 22 for an extended tour of the west, and expect to be away for about eight months, making quite a stay in Cali- fornia. Fred Lautenschlager was a busy man during the conventions last week, but he managed to find time to book and fill immediately an order for a large Kroeschell boiler to heat a range in Ohio. The stockholders of the Chicago Flower Growers' Association met at the firm's store on North Wabash avenue. Tuesday afternoon, January 27. when the capital stock was increased from $30,000 to $60,000. Henry M. Hirsch has rented space in the Atlas building, and will make his headquarters in room 218. which is on ,tjie same floor with 11 other concerns in the trade. Miss Charlotte Paradise, of A. L. Vaughan & Co., was unable to report for duty the early part of this week, owing to a severe cold. A Hie Zech says that business is good at Zech & Mann's store, with the de- mand cleaning up the supply at an early hour each day. Miss Clara Burkhardt, of Poehl- mann Bros. Co's. supply department, is on the sick list. Joseph Ziska & Sons received an im- portation of artificial flowers from Ger- many last week. Clarence Ellsworth, of the J. F. Kid- well Co., is confined to his home with the influenza. Vaughan's seed store reports the seed and bulb demand unusually heavy for this date. L.. Koropp, of the Bergmann-Koropp Co., is back from a business trip to Cuba. The E. F. Winterson Co. disposed of a car of wild smilax this week. Visitors : Calvin Kinsman, Austin, Minn.; Chas. Schwake, New York. North Shore Horticultural Society. The first meeting of the year of the North Shore Horticultural Society, held at Lake Forest, 111., January 2, was poorly attended, due to inclement weather. At this session there was considerable discussion about asking the park commissioners to set aside one of the parks for a general collection of trees, shrubs and evergreens and plants suitable for this locality, the same to be properly labeled with the botanical and common names, so that people could find the varieties best suited to beautify their homes. The collection could be brought together at a very small cost as many nurserymen would be glad to donate specimens. The society would be pleased to hear from some of the residents on this subject and any letters addressed to the corre- sponding secretary will be read at the regular mojithly meetings. In February the installation of offi- cers will be held and Messrs. Head, Kuehne and Benson are arranging for a smoker-concert in the near future. J. R. Clarke, Cor. Sec'y. Richmond. Ind. E. G. Hill was prevented from at- tending the American Carnation So- ciety's convention at Chicago, by a stub- born cold, which he caught on his east- ern trip. Mrs. Earl Mann had the misfortune to slip on the ice Januarj' 27, breaking her leg. Birmingham, Ala. — George B. M. Croy, Jr., reports excellent closing business for 1919. with sales during the holidays about 25 per cent better than the previous year. Prices showed an ad- vance of 50 per cent. 30 B. Randolph St. CHIOACK) Phones 1 Centra] S2S4 i Our Offerings Include: I ROSES. 3 I COLUMBIA I RUSSELL I White Killamey I Pink Killarney I Milady Sunburst I Killamey Brdliant I Ward Ophelia I Premier 1 MINIATURE ROSES I Cecile Brunner I CARNATIONS I MISCELLANEOUS I Valley Cattleyas I Stevia Jonquils I Paper Whites Violets I Sweet Peas I GREENS. I Plumosus Sprengeri I Galax, bronze. Galax, green I Ferns I Adiantum Smilax I Boxwood ^IIMHIW!)!*""**""***"" tlllllllllllllllllllllllllltllllllUlllllll 1920. The American Florist. 121 BEST QUALITY TO BE HAD IN Roses and Carnations Columbia, Russen, Premier, Milady, Ophelia, Ward, Weiland, Brilliant, Double White and Pink KiUamey, Sunburst, Hearst, Nesbit, Brunner and Richmond NONE BETTER ON THE CHICAGO MARKET All colors-- -=Qood quality Use :Blvie I«il3l3onL Va^lle^y Best on the market. Prices within reach, $10.00 and $12.00 per 100. Choice stock of Valley, Jonquils, Sweet Peas, Daisies, Yellow Narcissus, Freesias, Tulips, Calendulas, Violets, Stevia,IV1ignonetfe,Pansies and all other Seasonable Stock Don't Forget Us on GREIENS, as We Have Mexican Ivy, Sprengeri, Ferns, Adlantum, Etc. If you want good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best located Wholesale Cut Flower House. You can increase your profits and business by sending all orders direct to J. A. Budlong Co. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., L^^lt., CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty iW^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. W» are In dally touch with market condlUona, and when a decline takes place yon can rely upon orders sent us recelvluK such hen.llta. WB ARE CIjOSED ALL DAY SUNDAY. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Prices As Low As Others. Cincinnati, 0. PRICES HIGHER THAN AT HOLIDAYS. The conditions existing in this mar- ket are no doubt much the same as in other cities. Not enough stock to go around and prices, if anything, higher than at Christmas. January is living up to its reputation of high prices and scarcity of stock. Orchids seem the only exception, as fine ilowers are now bringing one dollar, and inferior grades even less. Sweet peas are very- good and clean up at advertised figures. The commission men have little work to do; everjiihing is grabbed off in a hurrj% and their principal duties are confined to answering phone calls for stock that they cannot supply. Roses are sold out quickly, fancy stock in all varieties, as well as other grades, bringing the top of the market. The best carnations are cleaning up at $15 per 100. Bulbous stock is still on the slow side; home grown tulips and daf- fodils have not made their appearance as yet. Narcissi and freesia are in good supply, and holding firm at from $6 to $8 per 100. Since corsage -work has been on the short side, California grown violets have not moved as well as other stock. Home grown stock finds ready sale at $2 per 100. There is little change in other offerings. Tlie same may be said for green goods. The retailers are looking forward to Valen- tine's day and expect the largest de- mand for corsages and baskets in the history of the business. With this pros- pect in view, every one is stocking up heavily. The unsatisfactory weather conditions of the past week brought added woes to the retailer. The streets on the hills of the city were covered with mirror ice. and this condition made delivery by boy or auto almost impossi- ble, many accidents of minor impor- tance being reported. NOTES. An auto belonging to H. W. Shep- pard sprung a bad radiator leak in a recent delivery trip. The timely assis- tance offered by the chauffeur of Ed- ward Forter's car saved the unde- livered packages from freezing. Wm. Murphy & Co. are fortunate in having their carnation growers in good crop. Extra fine sweet peas are also seen here. E. G. Gillett is receiving fine Princess of Wales violets, which are all spoken for. Julius Baer had the decoration for a large wedding the past week. C. E. Critchell has ordered a new^ de- livery car. K. |ThaMeyer6reenSilkalinel I size F. fine; FP\ medium, and FFF, coarse. = ; is 12.25 per lb., and the green Silkaliue is | \ $2.00 per lb., with liberal discounts in case 2 i lots of 500 lbs. and upwards. Every ipool = i contains 2 oz. of actual thread, 16 oz. to the E \ lb,, not weighing in the wood or boxes. Can | I be had on 2 oz. spools or 1 lb. tubes at 10c | i per lb. less. Send your orders direct to the | I manufacturer. ■ I JOHN C. MEYER FLORIST THREAD WORKS i I LOWEU, MASS. Dept. XY. | ^iitiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiitititiitriiiMiiiiiiniiiiittiinitriiiiKiiiiiinmiminiinniinnt? Mention the American Florist iohen writintf 122 The American Florist, Jan. 31, 1 1 mmm co. 166 N. Wabash Ave. L. D. Phone, Central 6004 EstabUshed 1892 Chicago Datly Shipments of the finest stock In Roses, Carnations and Violets. Headquarters for Wild Smilax, Fancy Ferns, Adiantum and all Green Goods. Don't forget, our Supply Department Is complete— Ribbons, Chiffons, Boxes, Crepe Paper and Wire Designs. FRNE & COMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 £• Randolph Street, L D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Detroit, Mich. FLORISTS' CLUB MEETING. The club meeting, January 20, at Hotel Statler, was the most interesting of the season, and those members who were, by the blizzard raging that night, deterred from attending, cer- tainly missed an evening of enjoyment and instructive addresses. The date of the meeting was arranged to suit the gathering here, January l'J-20, of the board of directoi-s of the F. T. D., and the local florists had the benefit of their presence and participation in the pro- ceedings. The scheduled speaker of the evening was S. A. Anderson, of Buffalo, N. Y., who addressed the club on "Some of My Experiences in the Florist Busi- ness," and this was followed by an ad- dress by W. W. Gammage, of London, Ont. Mr. Anderson's address was replete with reminiscences of his work as a boy, starting with the Arm of W. J. Palmer many years ago, and continued up to the time of his engaging in the business for himself, and reviewed most interestingly the epochs of the gradvial development of the business in all its branches to the present time. W. W. Gammage's talk was along the lines suggested by Mr. Anderson, and he, too, could relate similar experiences across the border. W. F. Gude. Washington. D. C. was the next speaker, who, in his forceful manner, gave an account of the latest work of the federal horticultural board, ■ which he said was still insistent upon the* line of action regarding plant im- portation that has characterized its drastic work the past year. Interesting indeed were the remarks of Herman Knoble. wht) analyzed the present condition of the florist business, and made suggestions as to the meth- ods the trade should employ to meet the changing conditions that all are now confronted with. .\ general discussion followed, participated in by W. J. Palmer. Karl Baum, Invin Bertermann, H. G. Dillemuth, W. L. Rock, W. J. Smythe, Philip Breitmeyer, A. Pochelon and M. Bloy. Other visitors at the meeting were Hilmer V. Swenson. Chicago, and W. E. Cook. Cleveland: Miss Gude. Washing- ton. D. C, and Mrs. Herman Knoble. Cleveland. A party from this city left that night for Chicago to attend the carnation meeting. They were : George Doemling and wife. Philip Breitmeyer, William F. Gude and daughter. Her- man and Mrs. Knoble. W. W. Gam- mage, Irwin Bertermann, W. J. Palmer. W. J. Smythe and W. L. Rock, P. T. D. DIRECTORS HOLD SESSION. A meeting of the board of directors of the F. T. D. was held at Secretary ' A. Pochelon's office. 1-53 Bates street. January 19-20. All the members of the board were present except Mr. Borden. IMS Angeles, and Mr. Grakelow. Phila- ilelpliia. Those pre- : Pre;?'.- (lent Pliilip Breitmeyer. Vice-President Irwin Bertermann. Treasurer W. L. Rock. Secretary A. Pochelon. Edward Sceery. Karl Baum. W. J. Smythe, W. J. Palmer. W. W. Gammage, H. G. Dillemuth and Wm. F. Gude. The work of the board was very extensive, and all of executive nature. The greatest facilities wei'e afforded the board's work because of having at hand all the data of the secretary's office, and a previ- ously drafted programme of work, which engaged the board constantly for two days, not being interrupted by luncheon, which was served in the sec- retary's offices. Monday night. Presi- dent Breitme>er and Secretary Poche- lon entertained the party at the De- troit Athletic Club. The next rneeting of the association will be held in con- nection with the S. A. F. convention. Cleveland. ,\ugust next, .and followed by the regular annual meeting at In- dianapolis. October 12-1.3. LADIES' ACXII.LIARY DANCE. The ladies' auxilliary of the florists' club gave its annual ball at the Hotel Statler. January 2?.. Nearly 300 were in attendance, and the affair was a pronounced success. The ballroom was handsomely decorated for the event by E. A. Fetters. William Dilger and Michigan Cut Flower Exchange. A sub- stantial fund was realized, which will be donated to charity. The officers are : President. Mrs. John AVarncke: vice- president. Mrs. A. J. Stahelin; secre- tary. Mrs. M. Bloy; treasurer. Mrs. Rob- ert Rahaley. J. F. S. Kansas City, Mo. PLANTS BIG HELP I.V FLOWER SCARCITY. The cut flower supply is far below requirements with prices higher than usual at this period. Roses are scarcely available in any quantity, very few being received. Carnations fare somewhat better, but still insuflicient. Narcissi are arriving in larger quanti- ties, but clean up daily. Stevia is plen- tiful, and, with asparagus, is a great factor in funeral work. Combination baskets and pot plants made up m various forms sell fast and there is a strong demand for artificial wreaths for funeral work. There is a brisk call for hospital orders, filled mostly with flow- ering plants. ?{OTES. W. J. Barnes is well prepared to meet the call for funeral orders with a fine supply of pot plants in addition to arti- ficial wreaths and a limited number of carnations, narcissi, snapdragons and stevia. The Muehlebach Flower Store reports excellent orders in decorations for the numerous weddings and luncheons. Funeral work is heavier than it has been for some time. Arthur Newell renorts a busy we^k. Among his orders for the period was a Sell More Potted Plants You can easily double your plant trade by show- ing your customers how easy it Is to fcrovr potted plants with a Little Wonder Plant Irrigator They keep your plants watered Just right. Whole- sale price. $20.00 per 100. If your supply boose does not cari7 them send us their name with your order. Sample by mall. 860 The Wonder Plant Irrigator Go. 2918 N. Clark St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist ivlien writing GOLDFISH 1,500,000 (Fancy and Plain) Ready for market at rock-bottom prices. Ship anywhere ia U. S. or Canada. Write for our illustrated catalogue. Oriental Goldfish £c Supply Co. 3757 to 3761 Cottage Grove Ave., Ctiicago, III. Mention tlie American Florist when writing 1920 Catalogue 48 Pages for Florists sent free on request. THE JOHN HENRY CO. LANSING, MICH. Mention the American Florist when icriting .$2(X) blanket of lily of the valley, or- chids, mignonette and sweet peas. T. J. Xoll & Co. report a scarcity in all cut flower lines and as a result artificial flowers have taken quite a boom. Samuel Murray reports a very busy week of funeral work, but much diffi- culty is experienced in getting sufficient stock. The Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. are moving large numbers of wreaths and made-up basket arrangements. The Pinehurst Gardens are sending in the smallest cuts since they have been in business. E. J. B. 1920. The American Florist. 123 John Kruchten Co. ( Not Incorporated i 30 East Randolph Street, r,?^pE!^^i!'^S;? CHICAGO, 111. E.C.AMLINGCO. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOCSE IN CHIOAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO \.. D. Fhonea CBJNTRAL 1»77 and 1978 Jfention the American Florist when writing MILLER &MUSSER Wholesale Florists 2 1 1 North State Street ClflUGO Mention the American Florist xchen writing A. L. Randall Co., r9aam^:i Wabash Ave., and Lake St. SHHf^ ^BBgS CHICAGO, ILL. T'liiri"''" Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when tcriting Weiiand-I FLOWER GROWERS •TLtPMONe fpj klUIADACU AUC CHICAGO CINTIUIS75 194 N.WAIM3n AVE. ILLINOIS Mention the American Florist when writing George Reinberg WHOLESALE FLORIST Bztra fancy Ophelia, Snnbnrst, Co- Inmbla, Rnssell, Hllady, AVIiite KUIar- DCT and Klllarney Brilliant Rosea. All ordera gflven prompt attention. Try us. 162 N. Wabash Av., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Wire Hanging Baskets Price list, 1919. Plain Wire Hanging Baskets. lO-inch »1"5 14.inch »300 12 inch 2-25 16-inch 450 SHEET MOSS In bags, per bag, $2.00 Our Sheet Moss is the best value for the money In the market. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange/ ^detro!t,"mich.^*' Mention the American Florist when tvriting ¥lioMeFIo¥crMM'KeU Chicago. CURRENT PRICE LIST. Dozen Uuses. Beauty $4.00®$12.00 Per 100 Mrs. Chas. Russell. . 10.00® 60.00 Columbia 10.00® BO. 00 Premier 10.00® 60.00 Hoosier Beauty ... 8.00® 40.00 Killarney Brilliant. 8.00® 35.00 Killarney 8.00® 25.00 White Killarney ... 8.00® 25.00 Richmond 10.00® 36.00 My Maryland 8.00® 36.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer. 8.00® 36.00 Milady 8.00® 36.00 Sunburst 8.00® 36.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 8.00® 25.00 Ophelia 8.00® 36.00 Dble. W. Killarney.. 8.00® 26.00 Champ Weiland ... 8.00® 26.00 ■Stanley 8.06® 36.00 Bavard Thayer 10.00® 50.00 Cecile Brunner .... 4.00® 8.00 George Elgar 4.00® 8.00 Baby Doll 4.00® 8.00 Nesbit 4.00® 8.00 Our selection 8.00® 10.00 Carnations 10.00® 18.00 Cattleyas per doz 18.00® 24.00 Cypripedium per doz 4.00® 6.00 .Mignonette 6.00® 8.00 Yellow Narcissus 8.00® 10.00 Snapdragons per doz 1.00 Freesia 8.00® 12.00 Tulips 10.00® 12.00 Daisies 2.00 Valley 12.00® 16.00 Calendulas 4.00® G.OO Gardenias per doz 6.00® 9.00 .lonquils 10.00® 12.00 Paper Whites per 100 6.00® 8.00 Callas 25.00® 36.00 Sweet Peas per 100 3.00® 5.00 Violets 1.00® 2.00 Ferns per 1.000 4.00 Galax- per 1,000 1.50® 2.00 I.eucothoe 1.00® 1.26 Mexican Ivy ....per 1,000 6.00® 6.00 riumosus Strings ...each .60® .76 Sprengeri, Plumosus. Sprays 3.00 Boxwood, 35c per lb., per case 9.00 ZECH & MANN WHOLESAIE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 .A^f^tf'-ff'^ifi^i'i'it'^I^ /V^/^*^/--^ "^s/s/vs/s*.^VWN/. Mention the American Florist when writing FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Order. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago ^mniiiiiniiHiiiiiiimiuiiiiuiiniinuiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiniiiiiHniiinnnnmiiinmniinn SPECIAL Assortment of 50 d^OO C A I Tumbler Baskets ^Li£tmD\J | RAEDLEIN BASKET 00. I = 713 Milwaukee Ave. ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiimi iiiiiitnitniiiiiiiiiiii CHICAGO. Ii.U i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiMiiiriiiiiii? REFRIGERATORS COMPLETE FIXTURES CENTRAL REFRIGERATOR i3\?%r a:ri> :re>ii3 Roses, Carnations, Snapdragon, Violets. All Seasonable Flowers, This !■ the exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots. I 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. rMniiiiiutuiiaiimiiuiiiiiuuimiiiiiiuiiimniiiimniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiMnininiiniuiiuiimnuiiuiiMinniitiiniuiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiMiniitmi^ Boston, Jan. 28. Per 100 Roses. American Beauty. . 60.00@200.00 Shawyer. RusseU ..20.00® 40.00 KiUarney 20.00® 35.00 Milady 20.00® 36.00 '• Francis Scott Key, Radiance 30.00® 35.00 White Killarney ...26.00® 35.00 ■' Killarnev Brilliant . 20.00 ® 40.00 •Ward 16.00 26.00 Hadley 20.00® 35.00 Ophelia 20.00® 40.00 Premier 16.00® 40.00 Columbia 20.00® 35.00 Maryland 26.00® 50.00 Hoosier Beauty 35.00® 60.00 Stanley 20.00® 36.00 Cattleyas. per doz 9.00® 12.00 Cypripediums, per doz 12.00@ 36.00 Sweet Peas 4.00 Carnations 12.00® 15.00 Longiflorum Lilies 26.00® 36.00 Pompons, per bu 50® 1.00 Violets 2.60 Marguerites 6.00® 8.00 Calendulas, per doz 1.00® 1.50 Paper White Narcissi 8.00® 10.00 Callas 35.00® 60.00 Snapdragons, per doz 4.00 Adiantum 1-50 Asparagus Strings, per doz. 9.00 Asparagus bunches, each., ,50 Buffalo, Jan, 28. Per 100 Roses, Beautv. .Special .... 76.00 ® 100.00 Fancv 50.00® 60.00 Extra 20.00® 26.00 1st 15.00® 26.00 Killarnev 10.00 ©20.00 Mv Maryland 10.00® 20.00 \Yliite Killarnev ...10.00® 30.00 Sunburst 10.00® 30.00 Ward 8.00® 16.00 Columbia 20.00® 40.00 Ophelia 10.00® 30.00 Russell 15.00® 26.00 Shawver 8.00® 20.00 Bon .Silene 6.00® 8.00 Cattlevas 150.00 @200. 00 Daisies 1.00® 3.00 Valley 12.00® 16.00 Violets 1.50® 2.00 Calla Lilies 26.00® 36.00 Japan Lilies 8.00® 10.00 Easter Lilv 26.000 36.00 Paper Whites 6.00® 7.00 Carnations 8.00® 12.00 Mignonette 6.00® 10.00 Snapdragons 8.00® 15.00 Sweet Peas 2.000 4.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 35® .50 Ferns, per 1000 3.00 Calendulas 3.50® 6,00 Smilax 26.00 Stevia 2.00 Oolden Spur 12.00 French Trumpet 10.00 Freesia 6.00 It should be a meeting every minute of which will be full of interest. The retailers who handle Primula malacoides, and others of this type, find them a great help in adding assort- ment to their meagre stock. Either singly or planted several together in plant baskets or pans, they are very attractive, and surely the most profit- able article in the shop. There is a wonderful difference in the various stocks. Several growers who make a specialty of this primula are able to produce abundantly flowered plants in four-inch pots, frequently carn,-ing 20 Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. BERGER BROS Roses, Carnations, Violets, Stevia. 1225 Race St. Philadelphia, Pa, Pittsburgh Cut Flower Go. WHOLESALB FLORISTS 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. Growers of Quality Plovrertt, Cincinnati, Jan, 28. Per 100 Roses. Premier 12.00® BO. 00 Columbia 12.00@ 50.00 Butterfly 12.00® 35.00 Golden Rule 12.00W 36.00 "White Killarney . . . 8.00® 30.00 Pink Killarney .... 8.00(S' 30.00 Sunburst 10.00® 35,00 Mrs, Aaron Ward,,, 8.00@ 25,00 Ophelia 8.00® 26.00 ■* Baby Doll 4,00 Carnations 8,00® 15,00 Calendulas 4.00® 6,00 Paper White Narcissus 6.00® 8,00 Sweet Peas 2.00® 4.00 Freesia 4.00® 8.00 Violets (California) 1.00 Princess Wales 2.00 Ferns, per 1,000 3.00® 3.50 I^eucothoe, per 1,000 6.00 Galax, per 1,000 1.60® 2,00 Mexican Ivy. per 1,000 6,00 Smilax, per string 15® ,20 Pluir.osus (south,) per bch, ,25® .35 to 25 well-flowered spikes. The cycla- mens that missed Christmas are now well flowered, and quite a number are seen in the stores, John Westcott and wife celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. January 22, It was a quiet gather- ing, including only members of the family. A surprise was a handsome basket of flowers, delivered through the 1920. The American Florist. 125 nOLTON & nUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens J CI.PDLLWDRTH CD CUT FLOWERS, PLANTS, BULBS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE, WIS. Fancy Chiffons (About 85 to 40 yard* to bolt.) Per yd. Dotted effect. 4 in. wide $0.10 Lily of tbe Viillcy effect, 4 in. wide.. .10 "Blue" Valley, oiit edge, 6 in. wide . . .09 Dotted effect, 6 in. wide .13 Lace effect. 6 In. wide 13 Lily of the Vallev effect, 6 in. wide . . .13 "Gold" Valley effect, 6 in. wide 14 Silk, with Satin Horders, 6 In. wide.. .15 Bilk, with Satin Borders, 8 in. wide.. .20 Maline, 27 in. wide .30 Bilk Gauze (or netlin*;), 6 in. wide.. . .13 Silk Gauze (or nettinji), 14 in. wide,. .23 Special list of many other useful Itemi Bent free. Geo. H. Angermueller Co. 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Uention the American Florist when writing H. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYTHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Florists' Telegraph Delivery Associa- tion, sent from Detroit, the card with hearty cong-ratulations, containing the names of all the directors of the asso- ciation then in session there. The gift was a gi-eat surprise, as Mr. Westcott had not announced the event to any of his friends. He passed his seventy- ninth milestone in December, and both he and Mrs. Westcott are enjoying good health. John Horn, of AUentown, Pa., was- a recent visitor. In commenting on the growing of greenhouse plants for cut flowers, he cited tlie snapdragon as be- ing almost sure to go rusty, if grown on the same table two years in suc- cession, particularly if ever so little had been developed the first season. Calen- dulas were a good crop, in his opinion, but offer a favorable isreeding ground for the white fly, which is one of the worst of greenhouse pests, A commission dealer states that in looking over last year's January busi- ness he was surprised at the quantity of stock on the market as compared with this year. There was easily four and five times as much with corresponding low prices, such as sweet peas, 75 cents to $2.00 for the best; carnations, $6.00 to $8.00, while cattleyas sold for .$20,00 to $25.00 per 100. There were at least five times as many roses as at this time, Edward Reid declared that everybody should look ahead these days, particu- larly out-of-town buyers, and get their orders in on time. Those who send tele- grams after 10 o'clock a, m,, expecting to have stock shipped at once, are almost sure to be disappointed, as by that time, In the present scarcity, it has all been doled out with nobody getting a third of what they wanted. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245. 444-446 Uilwankee St., P. O. Sot 206 iyiilwaukee,Wis. VlioMe Hover MM*ReU Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OP IMLBKTT Philadelphia, Jan. 28, Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 90.00@100.00 fancy B0.00@ 75.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell .. 2B. 00® 60.00 Killarney 16.00® 26.00 Hadley 25.00@ 75 00 Staple Baskets and Season&Ma NoTeltiet in Quantity. Send for Oar Catalo^a. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. Sunburst 15.00® 26.00 Wards , 15 00® 20 00 1309-1311 N. 2ad St., Pbila., P*. Ophelia 20.00® 30.00 Columbia 15.00@ 30.00 Mention the American Florist when writing Premier 50.00® 75.00 I.ilac. bunch 2.00@ 2.50 WHY NOT TRY THE McCALLUM CO. For Real Service in FLORISTS' SU PFI lES 7 We are manufacturers and importers— not merely jobbers. Send for OUT New Catalog and be convinced. The McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Vigrnonette ... 10 00@ 12 00 Snapdragons, per doz 2.00 @ 3.00 Callas 25 00@ 3500 Kaster Lilies 35 00 Adiantum 1.50@ 2.00 Smilax .25 Asparag-us Strings 50 @ .75 Pittsburgh^ Jan. 28. Per 100 Mention the American Florist when writing Roses, Beauty, spl., per doz. 12.00 fey., per doz. 10.00 ex., per doz. . 7.50 No. 1, per doz. 4.00 Hadley 20.00@ 50.00 MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. '* Killarney 8.00@ 25.00 Maryland 8.00® 25.00 Scott Key 20.00@ 75.00 Sunburst 10.00@ 25.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward. . .10.00® 25.00 Russell 1B.00@ 60.00 RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and SoppUes Columbia 16.00® 50.00 " Ophelia 15.00® 30.00 218 North Fifth St. Hilda . .• 10.00® 25 00 " Premier 20.00® 60 00 Send list In for anotatlons. Cattleyas. each y. . . . 1.50 Mention the American Florist when ioriting Sweet Peas 4.00 Galax, per 1,000 2.00 Plumosus. per bunch .40 Sprcngeri per bunch .50 Smilax per doz 3.00 St. Louis, Jan. 28. Per 100 Premier lO.OOf?? 35 00 White Killarney ... G.OO'Ji' 18.00 Lilacs, per bunch 2.50 Hoosler Beauty 10.00® 20.00 Russell, per doz 5.00(3) 10.00 Ward 6.00® 10.00 Snapdragons, per doz 3-00 " Sunburst 10 00® ^0 00 Milwaukee, Jan. 28. Per 100 Rose. Killarney. W. Kill'n'y 10.00® 25.00 Carnations, Laddie 25.00 Carnations. Specials 10.00® 20.00 Mrs. Charles Russell. 15. 00® 35.00 " Onhelia 10 OOfS) ?0 00 Narcissus 6 00 " Columbia 15 OOfff 50 00 Calendulas 4 00® 6 00 " Hoosler Beauty. .. .12.00® 35.00 Calla 12 50® 35 00 Cattleyas. per doz 12.00(f7) Ifi.OO Oncidium 10 00® 15 00 Galax, per 1.000 1 50 StPVia . 2 00® 3 00 I.eucothoe per 1.000 7 50 Violets 2.00® 3.00 Preesla 10 00 Riibrums, per doz 1.50 Jonquils 12.50® 15.00 126 The American Florist. Jan. 31, 3. J. Habermehl's Sons are continu- ally busy with balls and receptions, many of them quite elaborate. The decorations of a large military ball at the Bellevue-Stratford the past week were greatly admired. Alfred M. Campbell and wife attended the carnation convention in Chicago, where Mr. Campbell won a first prize with a vase of 100 Laddie. His house of lO.CKX) plants of this variety is look- ing very fine. Charles H. Grakelow was in Detroit and Chicago last week attending- the meeting of the directoi's of the Flor- ists' Telegraph Delivei-y Association and the carnation convention. K. New York. UNFAVORABLE WEjVTIIER LIJIITS SUPPLY. There has been little change in the condition of the market since our notes of January 24 were written. Steady winter weather has continued, with light falls of snow and practically no sunshine. As a consequence, the sup- ply of stock continues limited, very noticeable in roses, of which there has not been enough to supply the demand. The increasing supply of bulbous stock helps out, and it is hoped that in an- other week or two there will be a more i-egular supply of roses. So far as we can learn, roses are off crop at almost all the ranges. That, coupled with th« long period of unfavorable weather, ac- counts for the shortage. The color in pink roses has also deteriorated. Tulips are now arriving with a fair length of stem. Freesias, as compared with some other stocks, are in moderate supply. There is also an increase in the ship- ments of Trumpet Major narcissus, but it is not yet plentiful and holds around $2 per dozen. Considering the shortag;e and the high prices, many of the retail- ers are to be commended for keeping their ice boxes so well filled. As might be expected, they receive sarcastic re- marks from some customers, but they do their best to keep up stock. January 26. — The. situation in cut flowers is almost critical if the retailers ai-e to continue to do business with nat- ural flowers. There is less complaint about high prices than there is about the inability to secure enough stock at any price. There is an increased de- mand for funeral work with a minimum of stock. It is a condition in which one branch of the trade is as badly off as the other, as the growers are burn- ing a lot of coal to get a few flowers. NOTES. A new organization, the Wholesale Florists, Inc., is now holding the at- tention of the trade of this city and vicinity. The capital stock is ifoO.OOO, and the following officers have been elected : Horace E. Froment, presi- dent; Edward C. Horan, treasurer; A. M. Henshaw, secretary. Others in the corporation are : J. K. Allen. P. J. Smith, P. Dolansky, McDonald Co.. Henshaw Floral Co.. M. C. Ford, J. J. Coan, Roman J. Irwin, Jos. S. Fenrich. Samuel Gilbert, Clarence Slinn. Barney B. Jacobs Co., and I. Goldstein. All these firms and individuals are now in West 28th street, and excepting E. C. Horan and Jos. S. Fenrich. are located between Sixth and Seventh avenues. As outlined in THE American Florist some weeks ago, the encroachments of other lines of business has made a re- moval from "V\'est 2Sth street impera- tive. The new corporation has leased what was formerly known as the Siegel- Cooper, and later as the Grecnhut. build- ing, located at Sixth avenue and ISth street. They will have ample space for their business on one floor, the remain- ing floors being occupied bv other lines of business. It is expected that the necessary changes in the building will he completed by April 1.". when they SWEET PEAS, ROSES, Carnations, Violets. lACfknh Q F«knrif«h 51 West 28th street, new YOHK «fV9C;|»ll .^« 1 17IIII\«ll9 Telephones: 420-421-422 Watldns. FUTTERMAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102 West 28th St., New York. Telephones: Watkins 159 and 9761. The Right People to Deal With. Consignments Solicited will take possession. We will add that the majority of these men are veterans in the wholesale business. The others, who have not been so long engaged, have shown themselves active and en- terprising. The officers are men of long experience and high standing in the trade. The American Florist extends to this enterprise its sincere congratu- lations and best wishes. At a sale of real estate, formerly the property of the late Mrs. Russell Sage, there was spirited bidding on the former Sage home, located at 004 Fifth avenue, between Forty-eighth and Forty-ninth streets. It has an as- sessed valuation of .$430,000, and was finally knocked down to Mr. Dreicer for .$441,000. It was later stated that the buyer was acting for Charles Thorley, the well-known florist. Fire in the Ritz-Carlton hotel, on the night of January 22. broke up a wed- ding celebration, and also spoiled the decorations — floral and mural — of the grand ballroom, which was flooded with water and so filled with smoke that one fireman was overcome. Frank Millang, Sr., and wife started January 14. by steamer, for New Or- leans. They expected to visit Cuba, and, returning to New Orleans, proceed from tliere to Los Angeles, Calif. They will be absent from home about three months. Roman J. Irwin, who has a thriving seed and plant business at 108 West 2Sth street, will be compelled to move by February 1. Otlier removals have been brought about by changes in own- ership and increased rents. Friends of Harry Riedel will regret to learn that ill health is forcing him to relinquish business, at least for a time. He will go to an agreeable resort for a long rest, and we hope eventually to see him again on the job. E. Allen Pierce, of Waltham, Mass., stopped in this city. January 2(5, return- ing from the carnation meeting and ex- hibition at Chicago. He thought the exhibition was good, but limited in ex- tent. The next meeting of the florists' club will be held in tlie Engineering building, 2.5-33 West .'iHth street, on the night of February 0. A good attendance and interesting sessiou is expected. Charles H. Tolty came in from Ithaca, N. Y.. January 20. where he had de- livered a lecture before the students of the horticultural department of Cornell University. A. C. Barber, of the Park Floral Co., Cleveland, O., was recently in this city, and called on A. M. Westwood, the Pennsylvania Terminal florist. We have received an invitation to at- tend the annual dinner of the Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society at Morristown. Jan\iary 2.S. W. R. Nicholson, of Framingham, Mass., is reported ill with influenza. A. F. F. ■ ^W^ C. Lecakes & Co. Evergreens and Florists' Supplies Ferns, Galax, laurel, Lencothoe Sprays, and Moss, Our Specialties. 116 W. 28th St., New York Telephone Watkins 2315 No connection with any other concern. Prompt and direful attention to Mail, Tele- graph and Telephone Orders. Mention the American Florist when writing Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 133 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 0760 Chelsea SPECIALTIES -Cut Orchids, Asparagus PIu- mosus Sprays and Mistletoe and Berries. Out Orchids are grrr^^ Joseph A. Millang wholjbsaijE florist 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. Telephone: 2046 Watklna 1920. The American Florist. 127 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET »8a4.'n'd'r«T^a.u„s. NEW YORK CITY GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Fiorist CONSIQNMENTS SOLICITED 1 04 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telepbon* No. 2264 Witklnt William Mackie WHOLESALE FLORIST 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone: 7S0 Watklna Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST '«il^!'3°5"3lwa"iin, 133 W. 28fh St., Ncw York AH tbe NEW ROSES. CARNATIONS and Seanonable Flowers. HORACE E. FRONENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION Ul the New and Standard Varieties of Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies. Etc. 148 West 28tliSt„ NEW YORK CITY Telephones) Watfclns SOU and 301 Ment'xon the Ainrrican Florist when toritinp imntiiiiiiniitiiiiiiiiimiiiiMniiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitu JOHN YODNfi & CO. I Wholesale Commission Florists | 53 W. 28lh St. NEW YORK | Telephone Watkins 4336 | E RiltliiniiiiiiiiiininiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiimiiiiitiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiilliiiliiiiillh? Mention the American Florist ivhen ivriting WILLIAM P.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST I07 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Watkins Mention the Atnerican Florist ivhen writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Watkins CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when xcritino Telephone I Chelsea 6925 I. Goldstein WHOLESA1.E FLORIST 116 W. 28th St., New York Prompt and carefnl attention to your Intereeta. Consignments Solicited. J.K.ALLEN Wholesale Commlanlon Denier In CUT FLOWERS 133 West 28th St., NEW YORK lOBlnblislied 1887 West of 6lh Ave. Oppu 6 a. ni. every morning. New Yokk. Jan. 28. Per 100 Koscs, Beauty. Specials. .. 100. 00{g)125. 00 " extra and fancy 60.00® 75.00 Hadify 20.00® 76.00 H()U!• •'• P'PP". ?"»• United Cut Flower Co., >» WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing PHONB (23.-J5 (2336 }W ATKIVS WM. KESSLER WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone I ^Vatklns 0254 EDWARD BRENNER Wliolesale Florist 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Everything in Cut Flowers Consisnmentt Solicited. N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan BIdg.. 6th Av. and W. 26th. New York. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writino The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Bluest Standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of GncBs tai FlorisU' Sopffitt. 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESAI/E FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Telephones: .3S70-3871 WatkJns THE LARGEST RECEIVER OF CUT FLOWERS IN THE Cmf. A complete assortment of the best In tbe market can always be relied anon. Mention the American Florist when writing 128 The American Florist. Jan. 31, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cldes by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cltiefl indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. BINYARD, NEW YORK, 413 Madison Ave. Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. I. Summer Season. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ats'nl Mention the Amei-ican Florist token writing DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Members of Florists' Tele^rash Deliverr. HARTFORD, CONN. George G.McClunie 165 MAIN STREET Right in the Hospital District— Hartford. Charter Oak, Williams, Insane, .St. Francis and Memo rial Hospitals within two blocks of Flower Shop. Uember of Florists' TeleKrapli Delivenr. Suijijm uaym )sijoijI uvoutsiuy 3t[f uoi}U3jf[ New York. J. G. Papadem Co. (FORMERLY DRAKOS CO.) 2953 Broadway. Members of Florists' Teleffrauh DeliverT. — ■ New York. A. B. CAZAN FLOWERS OF QUAUTY 2751 Broadway Member of Florists' Telesraph DellverT. New York. The Aphrodite Co. THE ARTISTIC FLORISTS Floral Decorations for All Occaaloiu. 2703 Broadway, Ptone Academy 2479 "Where Roses and Lilies and Violets Meet." OUIDO, Inc, FLORIST 595 Lexington Ave., cor 52nd St., Phones: Plaza 7570 NFW YnRIC Ni^t Call, South 1 1 26 Al la w V I V/IVIV Members of Florists' TbleKrash Dellverr. tSTABLISHED 1S47 F. T. D. XH 1/ rf d/M ™^ NAME ^y / ^ /^MyviL«.-% PROTECTS YOU ^ ^^J^^OSTON H^W^l F*^^^^ 1 PARK STREET ^^^^ "99 BOYLSTON STREET ()vs^ Again Sailing on Schedule .NxIiVV I OlVlV Deliveries made on board 55, ^y^^^ AVENUE Mention, the American Florist when writing BRANCHXS: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTTMILLER 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. Mention the American Florist when writing Seattle-Rosaia Bros. Finest floral studio In Northwest. Member F.T. D. Mention the American Florist when writing NEWARK, No J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' TeleRTaph Deliverr. Mention the American Florist when writing Wholesale and Retail Florist c.n.rREY 1133 St., LINCOLN, NEB. Will fill orders for the West on short notice. Trade discounts. First-class stock. Mention the American Florist when writing Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNA ft SONS will fill yonr w- ders for Designs and Cat Flowers Id Mlchl^n. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing 3343 W. MA.DI90N ST. cmci^GO Mention the American Florist when writing For St. Louis. WIRB Grimm & Goriy Mention the American Florist when writing 1920. The American Florist. 129 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the lieading Retailers In the cltlea indicated, on Wire, I'hone or Mall Orders. A. LANGE .f^ 77-79 E. Madison St., CHICAGO Mrmbpr (.f F. T. D. »5*!*5*5«S«««S*54*»«*5*«*5*W>5; A^tyi^^^*^^ I ^ inuniniiiiiiiiMiiiiiMniiiiniiiMiiiiMiriiiMiMiMiiiiMirMiniHuiMiiiiiiniiiiiiiiMniniiMiiiniiiiiiinMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiNiiiiiuiiJiiiiMiiiiiiiiiuiUinjiiiriiiMiiiiMiiiuiHiiiiiininii^ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiritiiiim New York Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Leading Florist 341 Madison Ave. Guaranteed Satisfaction Nearly 50 Years. Regular European Sailings Now Established. DARDS Let Us Fill Your Steamer Orders. jiimiiiiiiiiiiiiii.iiiiiutiiiiiiiiiiiMtiiiiiiiniMiMniiiiiiniinniiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiHniiitiiininniinniininiiiiinitiiiiiiiiiiiiNiMiiiiiniMiiiiiiitiiriiiinuMiiiitiiiiiMit^ Chicago. GLitablUhed 1857 'mM. 745 Buckingham Place L. D. Phone, Oraceland 1112 Send us your retail orders We hHTe the Best Facilities In the City Uembers of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Uention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-3ia West Chestnut Street CITY'S liARGBST FLOWER STORB. Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. CUDE BROS.Ca TLORISTS iJl«P 9TN\«t Gudes' Uemliers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY — OF "Home Grown Flowers" Get i-v touch with J.E.MAnHEWSON,^^?cS: Mo"iber of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. FROM NEAV YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED January S9. FROM BOSTON, Westerdyk. Holland-Amer- ica Line. January 30. FROM NEW ORLEANS, Zyldyk. Holland- American Line. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Mackinaw. I. M. M. Line (London.) Monmouth. I. M. M. Line (Manchester.) FROM BOSTON. Ikala. Cunard- Anchor (Liverpool.) January 31. La Savoie, French Line (Havre.) Baltic. I, M. M. Line (Liverpool.) FROM GALVESTON, Nevisian. I. M. M. Line (Liverpool.) Bovic, I. M. M. Line (Manchester.) Aledo, I. M. M. Line (Antwerp.) Caledonicr, T. M. M. Line (Antwerp.) West Nohno, I. M. M. Line (Glasgow.) AVampum, T. M. M. Line (Glasgow.) Saluda. I. M. M. Line (Avonmouth.) FROI^I PORTLAND. Turcoman. I. M. M. Line (Avonmouth.) Pannonia, Cunard- Anchor (Trieste.) FROM PORTLAND. ME., ArdgoU. Cunard- Anchor (I-ondon.) February 2. FROM PHILADELPHIA. West Cherow. (Antwerp). FROM PHILADELPHIA. Zirkel. I. M. M. Tjine, (Rotterdam). FROM PHILADELPHIA. 'S^'estern Ally. I. M. M. Line. (Glasgow). February 3. FROM NEW ORLEANS, Zyldyk, Holland- America, (Rotterdam). Irishman. I. M. M. Line, (Liverpool). FROM GALVESTON, Huronian, I. M. M. Line. (Liverpool). Minnekahda, I. M. M. Line. (London) West Pool. I. M. M. Line. (Antwerp), ."^amland. I. M. M. Line. (Antwerp). FROM BOSTON^ Osawatomie. I. M. M. Line, (Antwerp). Mention the Atnerican Floi^ist when writing Cleveland, O. The Smith & Fetters G)., UEADING FIjORISTS ^""^•'e^lSr'- CLEVELAND New York. E»tabu»hed i8« David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75tb St. Orders B; Telegraph Promplli Filled Phones 1662-1663 Colnmhns. Mention the American Florist when writinff New Orleans, La. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery* TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL^S 130 The American Florist. Jan. 31, St. Paul, Minn. Holm & OlsoD 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We flU orders for any place in the Twin Cities tndforall points in the Northwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the lareest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and daj/. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Members of Florists Teleftraph 'DeUvery. Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 BROAD STREET Fresh Flowers and Best .Service. Deliveries chrongfaout the state and to all steamship docks In Hoboken. N. J., and New Tork. Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W.SniithCo. KEENAN BliDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLEVELAMi EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Send Telegrraph. Telephone or Mail Ordera for florist service in this vicinity to The Dominion Floral Co. 484 St. Catherines St., West Montreal, Que., Canada flvery order receives prompt and careful attentioD. Astoria Florist NEW YORK CITY Telephone Lenox 3822 New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /.venue In the Hear* of most exclusive residential section. Telephonea, LOUIS MICHE:!., 6582-6583 Main The Long Island Floral Co. Wholesale Oonunlssion Florists Correspondence Solicited. 48 WUlbonghby St., Brooklyn, N. T. WilkeS-Barre Penn"syWanIa Towm r/rM^n St. /V.W. B.EVANS 2188 Broadway, Tei. 0414 schnyur We are in center of residential fl€c- on, between 77tb and TStli streets. Members of FloriBtB* TielegrftDh Delivery. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany. N. Y.— Eyres. 106 State St. Albany. N, Y. — Banker's. Boston, Mass. — Tboa. F. Galvin, Inc. Boston, Mass. — Penn, Tbe Florist. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Hugo H. Jahn. Brooklyn, N. Y, — Joseph Trepel. Bi'ooklyD, N. Y, — James Weir. Inc. Brooklyn, N. Y.— The Long Island Floral Co. Buffalo. N. Y.— S. A. Anderson. 440 Main St. Chicago— Alpha Floral Co.. 146 S. Wabash. Chicago— Central Floral Co.. 132 N. State St. Chicago— Friedman, 622 S. Michigan Blvd. Chicago — C. Frauenfelder. 3343 W. Madison St. Chicago — Fleischman. Railway Exchange BIdg. Chicago — A. Lange, 77-79 E. Madisoa St. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist. 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co. Cincinnati. O. — H. W. Sheppard. Cleveland, 0. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland. 0.— Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland. O. — The J. M, Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Floral Co. Dallas. Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton. O. — Matthews, The Florist. Dayton. O. — J. W. Rodgers. Denver. Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Detroit. Mich. — Central Floral Co.. 35 Broadway Detroit. Mich. — John Breitmeyer'a Sons. Duluth, Minn.— Duluth Floral Co. El Paso. Tex. — Potter Floral Co. Grand Ilapids. Mich.— Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith. Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt, Hartford. Conn. — Geo. G. McClunle. Kansas City, Mo. — W, J. Barnes. Kansas City. Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City. Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City. Mo.— Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse. Wis. — John A. Salzer Seed Co. Lincoln. Neb.— C. H, Frey. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey. Los Angeles. Calif.— O. C. Saake. Los Angeles— Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. LoulsviUe, Kv. — August R. Baumer. Louisville. Ky.— The F. Walker Co. Memphis. Tenn. — Idlewild Greenhouses. Milwaukee, Wis.— J. M. Fox & Son, InSt under the supervision of • -^p^^^ GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr. ^^ Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member of Florists' Te'.eTraah Delivery. New York BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. cor. 72d St. Phone Colnmbns S468. Branch I 840 AVeatchester Ave- Bronx. Phone: Intervale 4990. Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Conneotlcnt Ave at N. St., N. W, Miss Louise W, Daugherty, Proprietress Phones — Franklin 3579, 3841. 3843. Member of Ilorists' Teleffraph Delivery. Hession Madison Ave. and 76 St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PREMISES Plant Specialists 11071 Phones ■{ 420 VLenoi l77Si Albany, N. V. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Delivered in Albany and vicinily on telegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET E. W. PEARSON 38 State Street, Newbnryport. Mass. Covers All New England Points Tacoma, Wash. California Florisfs wUl take care of all telegraphic orders. Member of Florists' Telegrarh DeliTerr. Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carcfnily ELxecntc^ Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Retail Member of Florists' Telegraph Deliverr. Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER -FLOWERS- Mail and Telegraph orders carefully BUed. 138-140 Fourth St., East Denver, Colo. Jh B. L CaUS. PresidaL E. P. NEIHAN. SeaetvT. c Park Floral Co. Milwaukee, Wis. J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. 437-39-41 Milwaukee St Members Florists' Teleeraph Delivery Association. 132 The American Florist. Jan. 31, STAMFORD, CONN. Quality Flower Shop 43 Atlantic Street Prompt Delivery Noroton, Darien, Norwalk, Bridgeport, Greenwich. Mention the American Florist when writing Quality pROMPTNeSS Mention the American Florist when writing SALT LAKE CITY Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250,000 Square Feet of Modem Glass, Rrst-Class Stock and Service. Usual Discount. Mention the American Florist when writing Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist ichen writing St. Louis, Mo. r. H. WEBER N, E. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sts. riowers delivered In City and State on Bhort notice. Member of Florists' Teleeraph Delivsry, Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIRJnc. FliORlST .S24 Fulton St. cor. Plerrepont Ttlegraph orders receive our usual Eood care and prompt attention. Phones. 270 271 Main. Orders tcIII be care- fully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH Wliolesale and Retail Florists of Grand Rapids. Member of Florists' Telecranh Dellverr, DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in any direction. n||l IITU UIUII Wearelhecenteroithegreat UULUin, minni Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior, Wis. ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS AROUND Flowers and Service THE BELLEVUE-STRATFORD BROAD AT WALNUT STS. Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. Mention the American Florist when tcriting Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main. Buffalo. N. Y. Aphrodite Co.. The, New York. Astoria Florist. 21SS Broadway. New York. Avenue Floral Co., The. New Orleans. La. Baer. Julius. Cincinnati, O. Barnes. W, J., Kansas City, Mo. Bnumer. August R.. Louisville, Ky. Bergerow's, 746 Broad St., Newark. N. J. Bramley & Sons, Cleveland. O. Breitmeyer's Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Buclibee. H. W., Rockford, 111. Bunyard, A. T.. 413 Madison Ave.. New York. Burns. H. H.. 509 Madison Ave.. New York. California Florist. Tacoma, Wash. Central Floral Co.. 132 N. State St.. Chicago. Central Floral Co.. 35 Broadway, Detroit. Mich. Clarke's Sons. David. New York. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L.. Washington. Danker's. Albany. N. Y. Dard's. 44th and Madison Ave.. New York. Dominion Floral Co.. The, Montreal, Que., Can. Duluth Floral Co., Duluth. Minn. Dunlop'B. 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St.. Toronto. Eble. Chaa.. New Orleans. La. Evans. A. W. B., Wilkes-Barre. Pa. Eyres. 106 State St.. Albany. N. Y. Fallon, Florist, Roanoke, Va. Fieischman, Chicago. Fox, J. M. & Son, Inc., Milwaukee, Wis. Frauenfelder. C. Chicago. Freeman. Mrs. J. B., Toledo. O. Frey, C. H.. U33 O St.. Lincoln, Neb. Frey & Frey, 133S O St., Lincoln. Neb. Friedman, 522 S. Michigan Blvd., Chicago. Galvin. Thos. F., Inc.. New York and Boston, Gasser Co., J. M., Cleveland. O, Grakelow. Charles H.. Philadelphia. Pa. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids. Mich. Grimm & Gorly. St. Louis. Mo. Gude Bros., Washington. D. C. Guido, Inc.. 595 Lexington Ave.. New York. Habermebl's Sons. J. J,. Philadelphia. Pa. Hardesty & Co., Cincinnati. O. Hart. Henry, Inc., 1000 Madison Ave., N. Y. Heinl & Sons, J. G.. Terre Haute, Ind. Henderson, Lewis, Omaha. Neb. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha. Neb. Hession. Madison Ave. and 76th St.. New York. Hollywood Gardens. Seattle. Wash. Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. Idle wild Greenhouses. Memphis. Tenn. Jahn. Hugo H., Brooklyn, N. Y. Joy Floral Co., Nashville. Tenn. Keller Sons. J. R.. Rochester. N. Y. Kottmiller. 426 Madison Ave.. New York. Lang Floral & Nursery Co.. Dallas, Tex. Lange. A., 77-79 E. Madison St.. Chicago. Littleflcid Florist, Worcester. Mass. Long Island Floral Co., Brooklyn. N. Y. Ix>uise Flower Shop. Washington. D. C. McClunie. Geo. G.. Hartford. Conn. Malandre Bros., New York. Mangel. 17 E. Monroe St.. Chicago. Matthews, The Florist. Dayton, O. Matthewson. J. E.. Sheboygan. Wis. Metairie Ridge Nursery Co.. New Orleans. La. Miller "Floral Co.. Salt Lake City. Utah. Murray. Samuel, Kansas City. Mo. Newell. A.. Kansas City, Mo. New York Floral Co., Yonkers, N. Y. Papadem, J. G. Co.. 2953 Broadway, New York. Park Floral Co.. The. Denver. Colo. Pearson, E, W., Newburyport. Mass. Penn. The Florist. Boston. Mass. Philips Bros.. 93S Broad St.. Newark. N. J. Pikes Peak Flo. Co., Colorado Springs. Colo. Podesta & Baldocchi. San Francisco. * Potter Floral Co.. El Pasoj Tex. Quality Flower Shop. Stamford, Conn. Randall's Flower Shop. Worcester. Mass. Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh. Pa. Rook, Wm. L.. Flower Co.. Kansas City. , Rodpers. J. W.. Dayton, O. Rosery Floral Co.. The. Newark. N. J. Rosflia Bros., Seattle. Wash. Saake. O. C. Los Angeles. Cal, Salzer Seed Co.. John A.. La Crosse, Wis. Schiller. The Florist. 2221 W. Madison. Chicago. Schling. Max, 785 Fifth Ave.. New York. Soeery. Edward. Passaic. N. Y. Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Floris\^ when tcriting Kansas City, Mo. FLORIST Established over 30 j«ar*. 1122 Grand Avenae, Mention the American Florist when writing^ Lang Floral & Nursery Co. 1214 Main Street, Dallas, T6xa«. Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana. New Mexico. No orders too large, none too small. Member of Florists' Tele^aph Deliverr- Mention the American Florist when writing FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists' Telegraph CeliTerr* Mention the American Florist when writing Rockford, III. H. W. BUCKBEE. Mention the American Florist when writing LITTLKFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Mention the American Florist whan leritina El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Florists' Telegrraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Sceery. Edward, Paterson. N. J. Schlatter. Wm. & Son, Springfield. Mass. Scbroldt, Chas, L.. HarriBburff. Pa. Shaffer. Geo. C. Washington, D. C. Sheppard, Henry W.. Cincinnati, O. Smith & Fetters Co.. Cleveland, O. Smith Co., A. W.. Pittsburgh, Pa. Smith, Henry. Grand Rapids, Mich. Stumpp. G. E. M., New York. Trepel, Joseph, Brooklyn, N. Y. Walker Co., The F., Louisville. Ky. Weber, P. H.. St. Louis. Mo. Weir. James. Inc.. Brooklyn, N. T. Wllliaras, Mrs. E. A.. Pittsburgh, Pa. Wittbold Co.. G.. 745 Buckingham PI., Cheo, Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldeuson. Los Angeles. 1920. The American Florist. 133 >^ ^.v-^^^^^^o. '<^. ' Schling Service Nothing Better 785 Firth Avenue NEW YORK CITY Uention the American Florist when writinp Yonkers, N. Y. New York Floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway Uention the American Florist when writing .•.V.FLOWERS.-.V. 522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD.. Aodiloriiim Auev CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 RACE STREET SucceiBor to the H I L L FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Uention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers In tbe City. Uention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS C21 Penn Ave. Member of Florists' Telecrach Dellvsrr. Uention the American Florist when writing CHARLES L SCHMIDT 313 Market St., Harrisburg, Pa. Nlglit and day service In all Central Pennsylvania. Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO DETROIT Cf^nfi-al Plrkfi^il Cr\ 132 n. suteSi. Chicago ^-'*5***-* "•* nOrdl \^0. 35 Broadway, DETROIT ll.-,t s.rn,,. In l.i.iii ,ulai and adjolnliii! lerrUory. Mcmbor of FlorlsW Tele£r«pli UeUfery. Mention the A merican Florist when writing Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asi'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Member of Florists' Teleerach DeUverr. Mention the American Florist when writing Orders In or around WASHINGTON, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grand Avenue Mail or teleEraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed, Mentwn the America7i Florist when loritmg giimimnimi II ■iiiniBiiiiiiBuiKiiiiniiBiiKiiiirui miiBi I WASHINGTON, D. C. I I GEO. H. COOKE! i Connecticut Avenue and L Street | iiiiinniiaiiBnaiiaiiiiiniiDiiiBiiaDiaiiiaamaiw Washington, D. C. BLACKISTONE,inc 14th and H Streets, N. W. Iilxceptional Service Los Angeles, Calif. /^^^^^ _^ O. C. SAAKE FLORIST "We Solicic Telegraph Orders. Regular Trade Discount. 2 15 W. FOURTH STREET New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd St. 'Phone, Columbus 6883 The name "Malandre Broihers" on a box of flowers is a Guuraotee or Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. Send your orders for flowers for de- livery in this city and vicinity to John A. Salzer Seed Co. Quality and Service Assured. Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member of Florists' Telegraph Deliveiyi Mention the Americayi Florist when writing HEART OF JV6W3i]^K, N , J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Prompt DeliTeries lo taj lovra or dtr Teleptione within 150 milei of Newark. Market 494 Mention the Americaji Florist when writinp "WE NEVER SLEEP" 6REENH0USES m6l1iplllS| iGlllli 89 South Main St. "Up-to-the-Minute" Service and Executloii. Every Flower in Season Mention the American Florist rvhen writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray^ 1017 Grand Avenue Member of Florists' TeleKraph Delivery, CHICAGO ^ rAe '/iilmer/base florist IT C. MONROE ST. Ucmber of Florists' Telecraph Sellverr. 134 The American Florist. Jan. 31y. ff= The J>eed Trade American Seed Trade Association. E. C. Dungan, Philadelphia, P»., Presi- dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue. S. E., Cleve- land, O., Secretary-Treasurer. The thirty-eighth annual meeting will be held at Milwaulcee, Wis., June 23-24, 1920. The price of bags at Chicag-o, Janu- ary 28, was $60. Some kinds of florists' gladiolus bulb.-; are already scarce. WHITE Clover seed, already liigVi. is moving- on upward. California freesias and callas are re- ported suffering from lack of rain. New York. — Nitrate of soda at first hands is now quoted at .$3..'>0 or better. Philadelphia seed houses report mail orders are double those of last year. Dutch reports indicate that bulb plantings were increased 10 per cent last fall. RIVAL seedsmen in the northwest have bid pretty high for the alfalfa seed crop. GUADALOrPE. CALIF.— The L. D. Wall- er Seed Co. is increasing its warehouse and cleaning space about 50 per cent. THE Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, were represented at the canners' convention at Cleveland, O., this week with six men. Melon growers are turning seeds- men and advertising their seeds direct to planters in produce commission trade papers. Report of the Japanese beetle hear- ing, held at W^ashington. D. C. Jan- uary 27, will be found elsewhere m this issue, AN increase of 20 per cent in the price cf paper, effective January 11), has been announced by the American Writ- ing Paper Co. H. WildeN, representing Warnaar vV; Co., Sassenheim, Holland, arrived in New York, January 23, and is at the Hotel Breslin, Visited Chicago: C. C. Massie, of Northrup. King & So., Minneapolis, Minn.; A. T. Ferrell, of A. T. Ferrell & Co., Saginaw, Mich. M. G. Lion, of Fosgate & Lion, Mt. View, Calif., was stricken with iullu- enza at St. Paul, Minn., last week, but is again on his way. Sax Jose, Cauf. — Thomas W. Chis- holm, representing the Braslan Seed Growers Co.. Inc., expects to start on an eastern trip shortly. San Fernando, Calif. — Alois Frey, the colored freesia specialist, is at Crown Point. Ind.. visiting his green- house establishment there. Walker D. Hines. director general of railroads, calls attention to the fact that there will be an extraordinary demand for cars during February. Toledo. O. — Clover was active, Janu- ary 27, opening 20 cents higher than the closing price the previous day, with cash offered at .$3fi..").5. a drop of 10 cents during the week. Timothy was steady with rash. 1010, at .$(>.!><•. January $0.0(). March $7.10. -April $7.00 and May $r..SO. Detroit. Mich. — All seed establish- ments are rushed in the picking and packeting departments. The influenza has affected about one-third of the force. Sweet Clover recently advanced $3.00 per ICKl pounds. The price ranged from $311.00 to $3.J.(Mt January 17. The aver- age price for the same date last year was $23..50. Edwin T. Meredith, editor of Suc- cessful Farming, Des Moines, la., will be named secretary of agriculture to succeed David F. Houston, who is to become secretary of the treasury. L. W. Wheeler and Mrs. Wheeler, of the Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co., Gilroy, Calif., left Chicago for the north, Jan- uary 20. Mr. Wheeler having been con- fined to his hotel several days with influenza. Southern France bulb crop reports of January 10 indicate good prospects for the coming season, providing reason- able rainfall comes in the spring. It is expected that the syndicate for fixing prices will meet about April l.j. Onion Sets in the Chicago district are moving out lively at prices about the same as last week. .$3.."iO for colors and $4.00 for whites, in carlots, prompt shipment. Contracting for the new crop is progressing smoothly at the advanced figure. Indianapolis, Ind. — With capital stock increased from $2.5,0lXt to $7."i,- 000, the name of the Southern Seed Co. was changed to Dawson & Co.. January 1. The business will continue under the management of R. P. Dawson, ma- jority stockholder. Exchange Hardships. — A florist in Alberta, Canada, writes to a seed firm in the United States as follows ; "Our draft enclosed costs us nine per cent excliange. This added to the already high duty and war tax makes it almost impossible to deal with the United States. We believe something should be done to reduce or eliminate the ex- change, at least on currency, which, no doubt, is a detriment to both Canadian and United States business." -'iiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiKiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiii: I THE W. G. PRESSING I SEED COMPANY I NORWAIiK, OHIO. | I — Growers Exclusively of — — | I Sweet Corn Seed| ^.MitiiiiniiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiii»tii)iiiiPiiiiiiiriiiiriiMiMiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiii~ Pieters-Wtieeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondence Solicited. National Canners' Association. -•^t the annual convention of the Na- tional Canners' Association, in progress at Cleveland, O., this week, it was stated that the prices of canned goods would be advanced this year. Lack of production, inflated currency and riot- ous extravagance of the newly rich were blamed for the high cost of living. The seedsmen represented included the W. W. Barnard Co.. Chicago: J. Bolgiano & Son. Baltimore. Md.; Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn.: D. M. Ferry & Co., Detroit, Mich.; Hogg & Lytle, Toronto, Ont.; N. B. Keeney & Sou, Leroy, N. Y.: D. Laudreth Seed Co., Bristol, Pa.; Leonard Seed Co., Chi- cago; W. C. Pressing Seed Co.. Norwalk, O.; Jerome B. Rice Seed Co.. Cambridge, N. Y.; Rogers Bros., Chicago, and S. D. Woodruff & Sons, New York, the follow- ing having attractive exhibits ; J. H. .\llen Seed Co.. Sheboygan. Wis.; A. J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich., and Edgar F. Hurff, Swedesboro, N. J. Tomato Breeding: for Seed. Breeding tomatoes has demonstrated the principle that the plant as a whole is the unit of selection, according to the Pennsylvania State College agri- cultural experiment station in Bul- letin No. 147. When seed is selected, fruit should be used only from those plants which produce a large percent- age of desirable fruit, rather than from the very superior fruits on poor plants. To obtain best results, the seed from' each plant should be planted separate- ly since not all plants which appear desirable are able to transmit their superior qualities. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers ol Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. The Best Color Chart PRICE $1.00 POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Braslan Grower for Ihe Wholfsnl.; Trade Only. Oxios, Lettuce, Cakrut, Parsnip, Farslet, Celert. Endive. .Falsify. Named and Mixed Grandifloha and Spencer Sweet Peas and Sdnfloweb. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company 1920. The American Florist. 135 We are headquarter* for the BEST OF EVERYTHING in VEGETABLE SEEDS with our Stock Seed Farms at Orasa Lake, Mich., and our growing stations In every part of the United States where ■eed.s are grown successfully, all In charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN and VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. B^T" Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for future delivery. '^B® JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., CAMBRIDGE, N. Y. JAMES VICK'S SONS Groirera of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the benefit of our 69 years' experience. All Seasonable Varieties. Our stocks are very complete. ROCEffiSTER, N. Y. The Flower City Yokohama Nursery Co. LTD. Woolworth Building, NEW YORK CITY • IMPORTERS Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds Corn Borer Control Appropriation Asked. The Uiiitfil States deiiartment of iisriculture has a.sked Congre.ss to make an appropriation of .$ ."ttO.tH 10 to be used for the e.xtermination of the Euro- pean corn borer, which is known to be prevalent over the entire coastal sec- tion of Mas.sachusetts, an area of 1,.S0(-) square miles in southern New Hamp- shire, about SOO miles in the Moliawk valley in Xew York and a limited area in Erie county, Pennsylvania. Catalogues Received. A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, seeds, bulbs, etc.: Deposit Seed Co., Deposit, N. Y.. seeds; W. E. Marshall & Co., Inc.. New York, seeds; Jolm H. Umpleby, Lake View, N. Y.. gladioli; Jackson & Perkins Co.. Newark. New York, nur- sery stock; Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian. Mich., chrysanthemums: Turner Bros., Bladen, Neb., glass cloth, celery forcers, seeds. Van Zanten & Co.. Hillegom. Holland. bulbs; Iniguez-Carcia & Co., St. Remy de Provence, France, seeds. Grass and Clover Seed Prices. The following were the wholesale prices in dollars per 100 pounds on timothy. Kentucky blue grass, red top and red clover, at principal points of distribution, January 17. 1920, as given by the Government Market Reporter of January 2-1, 1!)20 ; Ky. Timo- Blue Red Red thy Grass Top Clov.r New Tork. .. .$14.25 $28.00 $19.50 $56.50 Baltimore .... 14.00 26.00 20.00 64 00 Richmond ... 14.00 27.60 20.00 66.26 Buffalo 14.25 27.00 20.00 56.76 Toledo 14.66 30.00 21.00 58.00 Louisville 14.00 29.00 22.00 67.00 Chicago 13.25 27.60 18.60 65.60 Minneapolis . . 13.86 31.00 22.00 56.26- St. Louis 14,00 31.00 20.00 65.00 Kansas City . 14.60 30.00 21.00 56.00 Denver 13.00 29.00 22.00 Salt Lake City 14.00 30.00 56.00 Seattle 17.00 36.00 25.00 58.00 Memphis 14.25 23.50 68.00 Average for the United States same date 1919 $10.90 $23.00 $14.25 $42.65 SEND FOR 1920 Florists' and Market Gardeners' Catalog NOW READY TO MAIL EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO. 4013 Milwaukee Ave., (Near irvmg Park Blvd.) CHICAGO Salvia or Scarlet Sage We have just completed harvesting our own Bloomsdale Farm Grown, crop 1919, Salvia or Scarlet Sage. We offer you this exceptionally good strain, and high vitality seed, of the following varieties : Salvia Splendens or Clara Bedman, Salvia Bonfire, 1 lb., $30.00 per lb.; 5 lbs. and over, $25.00 per lb. Net, 60 days, 2% off 10, f. o. b. Bristol, Pa., if unsold on receipt of order, as we did not have a large crop. D. Landreth Seed Company, Estawrstf fis* Bristol, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing C. C. MORSE i CO. Seed Growers San Francisco, Calif. 3KS OP Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Carrot, Sweet Peas, Etc. GROWERS OP SEIiECTED STOCKS OP Western Seed & irrigation Co. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES: Cucumber, Muskmelon and Watermelon, Pumpkin, Summer and Winter Squash, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. Write for Special Contract and Spot Prices. Otlice and Warehouse, GrowinK Station. FREMONT, NEB. ROCKY FORD, COLO. Bolgiano's "Big Crop" Seeds "Tested and Trusted" Over a Century. Special price list to Florists aod Market Gardeners. Write for a copy at once— it will save you raonev. J. B0L6IAN0 & SON, Baitimore, Md. 136 The American Florist. if an. 31, We are preparing to meet the growing demand for Sweet Pees, Asters, Zinnies, Nesturtiums And Other FLOWER SEEDS Now is the time to place Contract Orders for 1920 Crop We Also Grow Vegetables : TOMATO, BEANS, LETTUCE and Other California Specialties John Bodger & Sons Go. Contract Seed Growers Los Angeles, California BODGER'S NEW GIANT DAHLIA-FLO'WERED ZINNIA. For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send yonr InqnliieJi to HURST & SON 152 Hoandsdlt«h LONDON, - - ENGIiAND The Premier British Wholesale and E^cportlng Seed House. 75 TEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION Waldo Rohnert GIL,ROY, CAfc. WHOI/ESAIiE SEED GROWEB Specialties: Beeta Carrot, EIndiTe, Lettiice. Onion and Radish, Correspondence Solicited. TOMATO SEED Grown lor the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CAIilFORNIA THECHERfiERTCOYSEEOCO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cuoumber. Uuslonelon, Squash and Pumpkin. Sweet. Flint and Dent Seed Corn. Wait for HELWAY'S Wholesale SEED CATALOaUE FOR 1920 before placing your order. The most favorable prices of the year. If not received wire or write KELWAY & SON, Wholesale Seed Growers, Langport, England m^ ©• Me ©ta^ a^ ©o-. -^WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS>^— SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQITEST SAN FRANCISCO ""'" "sT^.n^.^co'-'-'"'''" CALIFORNIA I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. SEEDS Flower, Vegetable t nd Farm. Send your inqnl ics o The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison Si., Chicago 1920. The American Florist. 137 We Are Growers of Gladiolus Bulbs NOW IS THE BEST TIME TO PLANT UNDER GLASS We offer below our own crops. The finest bulbs produced the past summer. Following prices good until Feby. 5, if unsold : Per 1000 Mrs. Francis King, First size $25.00 Mrs. Francis King, Medium size 20.00 Cliicsgo White, First size 33.00 Chicago White, Medium size 28.00 Augusta, First size 32.00 Augusta, Medium size 27 00 America, First size 27.00 America, Medium size 22.00 Halley, First size 35.00 Halley, Medium size 30.00 Europe, First size 65.00 Europe, Medium size 60.00 Niagara, First size -. . . 50.00 Niagara, Medium size 45.00 Panama, First size 47.00 Panama, Medium size 38.00 Mrs. Frank Pendleton, First size 47.00 Mrs. Frank Pendleton, Medium size 43.00 Schwaben, First size 60.00 Schwaben, Medium size 55.00 Primulinus Sunbeam, First size 60.00 44 ] Vaughan's VE" A DC ( SERVICE has been I HAKO j a RELIABLE SERVICE. 1920 Prices on All Leading Kinds Are Ready. Special Flower Seed Price List- All Early Stocks. Ask for it. Caladiums and Tuberose Bulbs.— Ready Soon. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, SSwforK MRS. FRANCIS KING 138 The American Florist Jan. 31, LILIUN FORNOSUM 7 to 9 and 9 to 10 in. Lilium Multiflorum, 7 to 9 and 9 to 10 In. Lillum Multiflorum Glganteum, 7 to 9 in. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS Begonia Gracilis Luminosa. Dracaena Indivisa. Salvia Zurich. Smilax Seed. Prices ou application. J. M. THORBURN S CO. 53 Barclay Street, thru to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist when n^ritinq THES J.C.ROBINSONSEEDGO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY FORD, COLORADO. Contract growers of Cucumbers, Cantaloupe, Watermelon. Squash and Pumpkin Seed: Suear, Flint and Field Seed Corn. Mention the American Florist when writinfi TheEyerettB.ClarkSeedCo. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE iBeans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin,Colorado, Uilfnril Pnnn Montana. Idaho, Washington. MIIIQrD,bOnil. Mention the American Florist ivhen writinp An experience of half a century in producing high grade GARDEN SEEDS at your disposal. Contract growers for the jobbing trade of a full line. Mail us your list for both SPOT and FUTURE requirements. S. D. WOODRUFF fi SONS ORANGE. CONN., and NEW YORK CITY GRASS SEEDS H. A. PETERSEN, Ltd. SEED MB5RCHANTS Brisbane, Queensland, Australia are Exporters of Rhodes Grass. Paspalum Grass, Soudan Grass, Couch. Prairie Grass, Red Top Grass. Correspondence Invited. Mention the American Florist when writinp R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, France Special ties: Beets. Mangoes, Carrots. Cabbages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Pergonal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writinp GEORGE R. PEDRICK & SON PEDRICKTOWN, N. J. Pepper. Bge Plant. Tomato, Okra, Asparagus. Rhubarb, Celery. Spinach, Beet, Onion, Beans, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Sweet Corn and Vine Seeds. Correspondence Solicited. WHOLESALE SEED QROWERS Mention the American Florist lohen writinp Special Prepared Hyacinths for Christmas Flowering Order your next year's supply now, from Segers Brothers, i^td., buTbSrs Lisse, Holland Prices on application Mention, the American Florist when writinr/ MlcheWs Flower Seeds ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED GREENHOUSE GROWN 1000 seeds S S.-W I 10.000 seeds J30.00 5000 seeds 16.85 | 25,000 seeds 68.75 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI SEED 1000 seeds.. 10.75 1 10.000 seeds .5000 seeds... 3.00 25,000 seeds LOBELIA Tr. pkt. Crystal Palace Compacta, dwarf blue JO.Jto Barnard's Perpetual (Trailing) .30 Crystal Palace Speciosa (Trailing) 20 Sapphire (Trailing), deep blue 40 I 5. .50 . 12.50 Oz. 12.00 1.75 .75 CENTAUREA Per 1000 seeds Oz. Candidissima »o 40 12.00 Gymnocarpa 15 .50 PETUNIA a tr pkt. Tr. pkt. Granditlora, fringed $0.30 JO .50 Ruined Giants .30 .50 California Giants .30 .50 Monstrosus (Mlchell's) 60 1.00 SALVIA Tr. pkt. Oz. America or Globe of Fire ....«0 50 $4 00 Bonfire .40 2.5U Zurich 50 4.00 Splendens .25 1.50 VERBENAS Tr pkt. Mammoth Fancy Blue ...$ii.30 Mammoth Fancy Pink 30 Mammoth Fancy Scarlet 30 Mammoth Fancy Striped .30 Mammoth Fancy White 3u Mammoth Fancy Mixed 30 VINCA Alba IS Alba Pura 15 Rosea .15 Mixed .15 Oz. tl.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.00 .75 .75 .75 .60 Also all other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. Send for Our Wholesale Price List if you do not receive a copy. HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 518 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Finest Quality Lily of the Valley Pips Ready for immediate delivery. For prices write Van Meeuwen &Tegelaar,^^"PcZeShSfe^/°^'^ Mention the American Florist when wrifinr/ Hogewoning & Sons, Inc. Wholesale Bulb Growers and Importers 32 Broadway, New York 1920. The American Florist. 139 BULBS AND ROOTS For Immediate Shipment T. R. Be^oDia Bolbs Per 1000 Sinj,'le mixed, 1J4-2V2 in- diameter $124.00 Single mixed, %-\ in. diameter 90.00 Single, in following separate colors: Scarlet, Pink, Sal- mon, Orange, Crimson, ■?4-l in. diameter 95.00 VAllEY PIPS Berlin forcing type, per 1000, $27 50 2500 per case, case lots only. LiLiuM mmm F. O. B. New York Size Per case Per case 7-9 300 $-19.50 8-10 250 47.50 9-10 2(10 50.00 10-11 150 49 60 11-12 130 47.60 F. O. B. Denver 6-8 400 42.00 7-9 300 49 50 8-10 250 47.60 9-10 200 60.00 F. O. B. Chicago 7-9 300 49.50 10-11 150 49.50 F. O. B. London (Ont.) 7-9 800 49.50 8-10 250 47.60 9-10 SOO 50 00 10-11 150 49.50 TERMS 60 days net, 2% cash 10 days from invoice date, cash with order unless yonr credit is established with us. Write for prices on HARDY LILY BULBS, DRACAENA CANES, PALM SEEDS, RAFFIA, BAMBOO CANES, Etc. Established 1902. "Rellabllitj" is our mDtto. We occupy our own building, a city block through, and give prompt, efficient, courteous service. McHutchison & Co. 95 Chambers St., NEW YORK Make every Inch of space In your Greenhouse count by planting Gladioli between your Carnations. The money they bring jou will be a surprise. 260 supplied at lOOO rates. sin.undui.. IH-Ji" IX-lW '". .\.\.\. per lUOO Ist. per 1000 Sod, per 1000 America $35.00 $30.00 $27.50 Mrs. Francis King, everybody's favorite forcer. 36.00 27.60 24.00 THE GREAT FORCING ROSE COLUMBIA We ofTer 26,000, subject to being unsold, 2' j inch pots $120.00 per 1000 Our catalog mailed on request, has a general line to offer, address THE GOOD & REESE CO., ^'^VnThlwo^ii™"'" SPRINGFIELD, CHIO Lily of the Valley Best Holland Pips per 1000, $25.00 Bruns' Special Early Forcing per 1000, 35.00 Bruns' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand. per 1000, 45.00 H. N. BRUNS, 3040 W. Madison St., Chicago Primula Obconica Gigantea Rosea Dwarf habit, light and dark shades of pink Select strain. All fresh seed. Sample of flower pro- duced, sent on request. Packet of 16C0 seeds for $1.50. Cash. Ernest Oechslin Madison and Gale Sis., River Forest, 111. Seed Packets FLOWER SEED SIZES TO CATALOG ENVELOPES — RETURN ENVELOPES Brown Bag Flllln g Machine Co. FITCHBURG. MASS., U. S. A. Mention the American Florist when writing EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of (High-Grade Seed. TOMATO. Pepper, Eeeplant. Squash. Pumpkin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Com on contract. CORRBSFONDBNCiC SOLICITED ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, CaUf. Swiet Pm and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Gronrera of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Pride of Portland I iiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuumiiiiiiiuiiiiii' PETUNIAS illlilllliiiiillililllliiliiiiitiiiiiiililinriiiiiiiiiiiiMriiilitriiiMiiiiiiitiniiiiiirniin are reputation builders. Once tried, grown always. Their beaut'y pleases all. 5 varieties in exquisite colors. Trade packets, 50c. Owing to short crop, oaly trial orders will be filled this spring. SWISS FLORAL CO. (originators) 412 East Seventh Street N., Cor. Hancock PORTLAND, OREGON Mention the American Florist when vjriting vinininiiiiiinnnniiini ii iiiiiniiiiiiimi inimiimiu iimiii:; Our 1920 I I Wholesale Bulb List) I Is ready. Ask for a copy. | I The General Bulb Company | I Established 1883 | I Vogelenzang, Holland. 1 I AMERICAN BRANCH: | flic Water Street, New York City. | niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiinmKiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiniiiiitiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiuii; Mention the American Florist when writing 140 The American Florist. Jan. 31y Vegetable Growers' Association of America. E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula. O., President; Louis F. Miller. Toledo. O., Vice-President; S. W. Severanee, Loui ville, Ky., Secretary ; H. J. Cbeney, Grand Rapids Mich., Treas. Next annual convention September 1920. Potato growers in the Red River valley report but few stocks left in storage at the end of January. Prices, however, are lower at present than two weeks ago, the change being from $G down to $4.75 per 100 pounds. Firm belief in the future prosperity of the United States Is splendidly sup- ported by the East Coast Hothouse Operators, Inc., vegetable growers of Millington, N. J., in the recent placing of an order with the American Green- house Mfg. Co., Chicago, for 54 green- houses, 36x333 feet, representing an investment of some $800,000. Prices of Indoor Fruits and VegretaWes. Chicago, Jan. 27.— Cucumbers, 2- dozen box, $4.00 to $G.50; celery. Mich- igan, square box, .$2.73 to $3.25; leaf lettuce, per tomato box. 35 to 40 cents; radishes, per dozen bunches. 90 cents; tomatoes, per pound, 35 to 40 cents. New York, Jan. 2G.— Celery, per crate, $3.00 to $10.00; cucumbers, per dozen, $1.00 to $3.00; mushrooms, 75 cents to $2.25 per three pound basket; tomatoes, per pound, 5 to 40 cents; let- tuce, per dozen, 50 cents to $1.00; rad- ishes, per 100 bunches, $2.00 to $6.00. hamper. California Winningstadt closed at $5 to $5.25 compared with $4.25 to $4.50 last week. St. Louis quoted Texas cabbage steady at $7 per crate of 100 pounds. Vegretable Markets. Reports to the United States depart- ment of agriculture for the period, Jan- uary 20-27, indicate fair values were upheld with decreasing shipments. The general tone of the potato market was strong with prices showing .somewhat irregular gains. Haulings continued generally light. Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota No. 1 round whites, sacked, advanced about 15 cents at shipping points, closing at $4..50-$4.C.O per IQO pounds and strengthened in middlewestern markets to a range of $4.75-$5 for sales to jobbers. Colorado white stock closed strong at $3.80 to .$4 per 100 pounds, wagonloads cash to growers. Idaho Rurals also advanced closing at $3.75 to $4, a gain of about 20 cents, while Russets closed at $4 to $4^10, and Russets held during the week in Chicago market at $5.75 to .$6. New York sacked round whites closed at $4.50 to $4.75 f. o. b. with movement Improving, a gain of about 25 cents over last week. Consuming markets advanced irregularly to' $4.50 to $5.15 for this stock. Maine Green Mountains closed at $3.90 to $4 bulk per 100 pounds, f. o. b. shipping points com- pared with $3.80 to $3.85 last week. New York jobbing market closed at $4.85 to .$5 per 100 pounds bulk as against .$4.15 to $4.60 last week. Cab- bage prices advanced slightly in con- suming markets with values at ship- ping points generally maintained. De- mand and movement were moderate. Western New York Danish seed stock ranged during week $9.5-$110 per ton bulk f. o. b. with .$95-$100 prevailing. This stock ranged in consuming mar- kets mostly at $110 to $130 per toil bulk. New Florida Wakefield held Srm at $3 to $3.50 per iy< bushel Columbus, 0. SHORT SUPPLY LIMITS TRADE VOLUME. There is a strong demand for all cut flowers in this market, but the scarcity of stocks is restricting the voltxme of business to a large degree. This is be- coming more marked as the influenza grows more general. As a large part of the supply of flowers comes from the Chicago market, the epidemic has caused a restriction in the supply. The scarcity is principally in roses and car- nations, where there is an exceedingly strong demand. Roses are very scarce, and sell from $6 to $12 per dozen. They are mostly OpheUa, Rus- sell, Ward, Columbia and Sunburst. The quality is exceedingly good. Car- nations sell in the neighborhood of $3 per dozen, and are also of excellent quality. Some calls for sweet peas are reported, and the supply is more plenti- ful than for roses and carnations. Vio- lets are also in good demand and the receipts are adequate for all needs. They retail at $2 per bunch. Plants are in good favor and the sales run largely towards cyclamens and primroses. Prices on all varieties are high. Some of the spring flowers are now appearing and find ready buyers. They are mostly jonquils and freesias. There are quite a few receptions and weddings scheduled in the near future and a good demand is anticipated as a result. Funeral work has been especially active, and a large part of the cut flowers have been used in that way. NOTE. The Acme Floral Co. is the name of a new concern which has opened for busi- ness, with the McDonald & Steube Gro- cery Co.. on East Gay street. The con- cern is operated by Edward Stoughton and William Holstein. The latter was formerly in the retail business in To- ledo, O. A space of 75 feet on on& side of the storeroom, on the tirst floor, is turned over to flowers, and in addi- tion the entire basement will be used, J. W. L. If you are interested in POINSETTIAS and four and five Inch BOSTON F^RNS for immediate delivery, write nvf\ A iriTTTI Wholesale Grower IrJiii/.A. A.UI11J, PEKIN. ILL. WM. K. HARRIS 55th St. and Springfield Ave. W. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wholesale Grower of Blooming: and Decorative Plants CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemam NoTeltles My Specialty AR£ VOU PROGRESSIVE? Why grow wicked, thorny berries .wheo the Best Berry in the World is absolutely thomless^ NEW THORNLESS MAMMOTH BLACKBERRY Cory's New Thornlris Mimmolh Blick- ticrry will be rh* deal Money Makei of ibc lurure li \» the lail woid •o Blkck- bcrrtc* VnTurpot-t^d tn sixt. prfttutttvmesi qualtry — Altnoii jeeditjj and corelejj — Street and dtUciouj — Hardy oj an oat and imoofh ai a graprvine DeliTCfcd bj mbl p«Mip«jd lo toy tddrtta. on* tlroof ebO crvli. i\olitlX> }'' 00 pn lloin C*u ol otho MT'flmi oovrlun «Bd tpccitlikct Ifie ISAAC F. TILLINGHAST Stt4 •04 Pl»t C>o«*t SAraA ROIA, CALIF SEASONABLESTOCK REZIDV NOW Asparagus Plumosus — 2y2-in., $5.00 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2%-in., $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Fern Dish Ferns — 2% -in. Pteris Magnifica, Wimsetti, Crltica Alba, Llneata and Mayi-Adiatum Cuneatum, and Aspidium Tsussimense, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1,000. Achyranthus Herbsti, 2^/4 -in., brightest red, $4.50 per 100. Alternanthera Brilliantlssima, 2^4 -in. (bright red), $4.00 per 100. Euonymus Japonica, Silver Edge (for hampers, baskets or vases), 2%- in., $15.00 per 100; 3-in., $25.00 per 100; 4-in., $35.00 per 100. Fuchsia, Mrs. E. G. Hill, 2%-in. (Best white), $5.00 per 100. Lantanas, Dwarf, 2%-in. Splendid stock, distinct sorts, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1,000. Palms — Clean young stock, Kentia Belmoreana, 2%-in., $15.00 per 100; heavy 3-in., $25.00 per 100; heavy 4-in., $50.00 per 100. Snapdragon (Keystone), 2i4-in., once pinched stock, in splendid shape, at $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1,000. Double Petunia Gertrude, best and strongest growing light pink, extra size flowers, 2-in. pots $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1,000. 6 other varieties at same price. Cannas — Dry roots, two and three eyes. King Humbert, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1,00. Meteor, best red, green leaf, $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1,000. Richard Wallace, standard yellow, $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio r.'iiiiiiiiiniiiuuii iiniiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiii^ l*m-eniber by taUlng an early bnd. but = soniti of the lloweiM will show open centers; but by electing late buds, after = October lat, most of tho llowers are cut durltiK December, and would advise 5 to select late budti, as the later buds will hardly ever show an oin-n center. | ancl .some flowors ran be had even hi January. = Kecplny (inallUes are excellent, and where a Kraceful pink tlower Js = wanterl. "Hamburg Late Pink" cantiot be surpa-ssetl. "Hamburg Late Pink" § will be dlfwemlnated In the spring of 1H20. I'lanl.s will be ready Marrh Ist. = I9',iii. and all orders will be tilled In rotation. § RooledCulting8{byparcelpost).. $16.00 per 100; $150.00 per 1000 1 2-inch pots Cn express) 18.00 per 100; 160.00 per 1000 | WILLIAM F. KASTING COMPANY 568-570 Washington St., BUFFAIO, N. Y' | iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiii Kiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiitiniiiiiiim iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiNilliiiir Mention the American Florist when meriting Chrysanthemum Novelties For 1920 Preliminary list now ready. Free by mail. Elmer D. Smith & Go. Adrian, Michigan Mention the American Florist when writing |iiiiiinuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiuiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiuuiiiiiiiiuiiiiuiiig Robert Craig Co... I PALMS I Hish OaM and Novelties in OecoraQve Plants. Market and 49ih Sis., Philadelphia, Pa. | stimuiiiiniiniiuiunjDiiiiiniiiiiii •iiiiiuiiiiuiiiiiniiiiiiiiniuiiiininiii»#. m Mention the Avierican Florist when writing Rooted Cutnngs. Geraniums Everything sold until latter part of March. S. A. Nutt and Buchner. . »20,oo per 1000 Ricardand Poitevine. 25.00 per 1000 Orders tor Ricard alone, at 30.C0 per 1000 ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, pa. Mention the American Florist when writiTHi; Daisies Per 100 Per 1000 Boston Yellow. 2i< in » 7.00 $65.00 White Marguerites, extra strong. 2H-in . 6.00 50.00 White Marguerites, .■) in I2.nn White Marguerites. 6 in ...... . 40.00 CIT T Tri.n.lT 325 Bulletin Building, . U. 1j1\T\7I1, PHILADELPHIA, pa. Van MIeeuwen & Tegelaar Wholesale Dutch Bulb Growers LISSE, HOLLAND Write us for Prices on Finest Quality DUTCH BULBS. New York Office: 1 133 Broadway (cor. 26th St.) Mention the American Florist when writing ABUNDANCE OF STOCK Per 100 Per 1000 2>4-lnch Smtlax plants $2.75 $25.00 2U-ineh Snapdragons. white. pink and yellow 6.00 48.00 4-lnch Marguerites, white and yellow 15.00 25.000 Vincas, field grown 8.00 75.00 tO.OOO Bench Ferns. 6 varieties, $25.00 and $30.00 per 100. Packing free of charge. Liberal extras. Alonzo J.Bryan Wholesale Florist Washington, New Jersey Mention the American Florist when writing Rooted Cuttings ALTERNArHEHA. red and vellow. per l.OiHi $ 8.00 BEGONIA. Chatalninc. 2»4-ln.. per 100.. B.OO BRILLIANTISSIMA, per 1.000 10.00 CUPHEA, Ageratum, Guernsey and Blue Star, per 100 90 FEVERFEW. Gem; GENISTA. VINCA VAR 1.50 DAISIES, Mrs. Saunders. Single White, Roston Yellow. 2-in., per 100 .1.00 ALYSSUM, Giant Double 2-in 2.00 SMILAX and PRIMULA Malacoidea 2-ln.. 3.00 Cash. BYER BROS., CHAMBERSBURG. Mention the American Florist when writing /"^ • Standard Sorts, la- l 1^1^211H11YnQ beled.Irom 2-in. pots, VaCl atllUlllS $35.noper 1000. Cfniljiv- Kxtr:i strong: will nuike quick strings. GREVILLEA KOBUSTA. From 2-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, AL^TEt^Xv Mention the American Florist when writing Gladiolus for ForciD^ Strictly first size bulbs. 13^ inch and up. Per 100 1000 America, pink $3.50 $30.00 Autumn Queen, light yellow, red throat 4.00 36.00 Brenchleyensis, scarlet. 2.75 25.00 Chicago White 3.75 36 00 Francis King, scarlet... 3.26 28.00 Halley, salmon 4.00 36.00 Mrs. Frank Pendleton.. 7.00 60.00 Myrtle 7.60 70.00 Niagara, yellow 4.25 40.00 Peace, white 4.25 38.00 Schwaben, yellow 7.00 65.00 Prlnceps, red 6.50 60.00 A. Henderson & Co. 166 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO A. F. LONGREN 4249 W. Monroe Street CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Mention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS F. Dorner & Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. 142 The American Florist Jan. 31, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. J. Edward Moon, Morrisvill*'. Pa.. Presi- dent: Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo.. Vice- President; Joliu Watson, 400 Nassau Street. Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. W. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa Treasurer. Forty-fifth annual convention will h*; held at Chicago, June, 1920. Fresno. C.vlif. — Walter E. Styfee has purchased from J. Killilea, a 20- acre vineyard, near this city. Gerv.\is. Ore. — Samuel H, Brown is setting: out the larg-est filbert grove in the state, consisting of .30 acres. Report of the Japanese beetle hear- ing, held at Washing-ton. D. C, Janu- ary 27, will be found elsewhere in this issue. BouLDKK. Mont, — John Pickering-, vet- eran nurseryman and one of the oldest residents of the state, died January 10, aged 89 years. Bridgeport, N. J. — The Cumberland Fruit Farms has been incorporated with a capital stock of $200,000 by W. Ia Minch of this city. 0.\KD.4LK, Calif. — M. J, Crow, well- known nurseryman of Gilroy. has pur- chased 50 acres three miles from this city, which will be devoted to figs, al- monds and raisin grapes. MiLW.\UKEE. W^is. — Approximately 4,000 trees were planted in this city dm-ing 1919 by the city forestry divi- sion under O. W. Spidel, each street be- ing g-iven a distinct species, among the varieties being elm, maple, ash and linden. BERKELEy, C.^LIF. — John Gill, of the E. Gill Nursery Co.. one of the largest producers of field grown roses on the Pacific coast, who has been at Colfax for some time on account of ill-health, expects to return to his home here shortly. L.AWTON, Mich. — The Welch Com- pany will assist growers the coming year ^to produce grapes in larger quan- tity and of finer quality, and will es- tablish a research bureau here for the study of this crop from the standpoint of the grower. Pasadena. Calif. — Although not open to the public, the famous Busch gar- den is still maintained in its usual style. John G. Shedd, of the Marshall Field Co., Chicago, acquired Ivy Hall, the old residence, and about five acres of the garden, some time ago. Paso Robles. Calif. — John H. Moore, formerly commissioner of public works, Evanston, III., is now assistant to the president of the Associated Almond Growers of this city. He is also en- gaged in laying out a 400-acre subdi- -vision for home sites here. S13A1-TLE, Wash. — N. E. Sandahl. president of the Puget Sound Nursery & Seed Co.. who has been confined to his home for several weeks with_a troublesome hip disease, is now in a critical condition following an attack of pneumonia. — H. M. HuNTSViLLE. Ala. — The Huntsville Wholesale Nurseries have filed incorpo- ration papers. The capital stock is .$120,000, and the officers are Wm. H. Bell, president; John H. Baird, vice- president: John Eraser, secretary, and R, F. Niel, treasurer. Ibolinm Privel, Natnral Habit Iboliom S^ Hardy Privet (L. Ibota X Ovalifolium) Now sent out for the tirst time. Inquire for further information. One-year field-grown plants. 85.00 each. Summer rooted, frame-grown. $3.00 each. Plants in storage Tor immediate shipment. Introducers of Box-Barberry, well rooted summer frame cuttings, $65.00 per 1000. The Elm City Nursery Co., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc. NEW HAVEN, CONN. IboilDin Pmret. Wben Trimnwd Ampelopsis Veitchii From L"4 inch pots, $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per lOCO. JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, Newark, New York 150,000 California Privet One and Two Years Old, Well Branched. 12 to 18 iuches, at S12.50 per lOJO 18 to 34 inches, at 20 00 per 1000 2 to 3 feet, at 23.50 per 1000 SOUTHERN NURSERY CO.. Winchester, Tenn. SNOW QUEEN CANKA Awarded Certificate of Merit at S. A. F. A O. H. New York Convention. And 100 other notable kinds. Always ask for SWASTIKA BRAND CANNAS. ■n,» P.ONARD fi ri-=n UIEST GROVE TneU.ioNF.SCO. llCi " PENN'A. "JONESCO. Roberl Pylt, Prts. fiSl *''^'=' liJil Aiil. Winlzer. Vice-Pres. Orchids If yon want Orchids for any purpose what- ever, we solinit your inquiries and orders for same. We do not grow or handle anythinK else but orchids. Special lists on application. LAGER & HtTRRELJj, Soininlt. N. J. Mention the American Florist n^hen writing Salem, Obe. — The late freeze in this section has caused more damage to fruit trees than was at first believed. Peaches are reported ruined, and cher- ries badly injured. Prune orchards have been hard hit, and even the ever- erreen blacliberry failed to escape. ToppENISH, Wash. — The Washington Nursery Co.. which has probably the largest payroll of any concern in this city, has started an active advertising campaign. F. A. Wiggins, vice-presi- dent, in full charge of operations, pre- dicts an excellent business, — H. M. Sturgeom Bay, Wis. — The organiza- tion of a cherry harvesters' association will be perfected here within the next few weeks and will be in full working order before the 1920 Door county crop is ready. The organization is to be in- corporated with a capital stock of .$20,000. St. Peteksbuhg, Fla. — Judge Roy V. Sellers, iiresident of the Florida Elks, has proposed that lodges from this state take with them to the annual convention to be held in Chicago in June, three carlo.nds of oranges and grapefruit to be used in advertising the state. A float of Florida fruit is in- cluded in the plans. f.».#^>»^,»^^^S»^S»S»./N/./Vs»./>^y^/N^i^t^fSf2^5C Miscellaneous Plants Boston Ivy Clematis Paniculata Shrubs Raspberries, Blacliberries Evergreens Ornamental Trees Perennials California Privet Hedge Japan Barberry Prices on request. Peter Botilender & Sons Tippecanoe City, Ohio ARRISONS' NURSERIE' Fruit Trees Budded from Bearing Orchards. Peach, ap- ple, pear, plum, cherry, quince, grape-vines, strawberry plants, ' raspberries, blackberries, ever- greens and shade trees. Catalog free. Harrisons' Nurseries, Box 39, Berlin, Md. Mention the American Florist when writing HilFs Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes Buppliod. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. Efergreeo SpedaGsU Ureest Growers ia Ameiica Sox 404, DUNDEE, ILL. Mention tlie American Florist when writing plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. By M. G. Kains. 342 pages. Illustrated. Price S2.00. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., OHIOAGO J9:.^(). The American Florist. 143 Ready Reference Section. 12 CENTS, NET, PER LINE. ALYSSUM. AlysKUm. Pnuhlp l^Jiant. 2-inch, $2.00 per lUO. Elmer RawUnKa. Allegany. N. Y. AlvsMuni. Pouble Giant. 2-in., $2.00 per 100; $is.00 per 1.000. Byer Bros., Cham- beraburf?. Pa. AMPELrOPSIS VEITCHI. Ampelopsis Veitchii. 2V4-in.. JS per 100. $76 per 1.000. Jackson & Perkins Co.. Newark. NVw York. ANTHERICUM. Antlioricum comosum, well adapted for hangine baskets, window boxes and house plants, strong fleld-grown divisions, $5.00 per 100. $40.00 per 1.000. Cash. H. G. RCTU'T-TZK. Box 647. Sawtelle, Calif. Futternian Bros., New York. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus pluniosus, 2 U-in. pots, $3.50 pel inO: 3-in. pots. $5.00 per 100. Strong, hu:pringfield. Ohio. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemum Hamburg Late Pink, Cannas. Select 2 to 3 eyes. The very linest stock. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this is- sue. American Bulb Co.. 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Rooted cuttings. $16 per 100. $150 per 1009; 2-in. pots. $1S per 100, $160 per 1000. Wm. F. Kasting Co.. 668-670 Washington St., Buffalo, N. T, CINERARIA. Cinerarias. Vaughan's Columbian, mixed, fine plants, 2-in.. ready for 4-in.. $4.00 per CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Fine Heajthy Stock. Grown Right! Packed Right! Priced Right! .. Sure to Please You Ready Now. White: 100 1000 100. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. CYCLAMEN. CTCIiAMEN — Strong, transplanted seed- lings for January and February delivery: all leading varieties. $6.50 per 100; $60.00 per 1.000. PETER PEARSON. 6732 Gun- nison St., Chicago. White Enchantress 4.50 40.00 DAHLIAS. Pink: Pink Enchantress 4.50 40.00 Miss Thee 5.00 45.00 DAHLIAS FOR CUT FLOWERS. Mixed colors and types. $3.00 per 100. Mixed tvpes in separate shades, red. white. Enchantress Supreme 6.50 60.00 Rose Pink Enchantress.... 4.50 40.00 pink and yellow. $6.00 per 100. Good, strong, field-grown divisions. Cash with order or STII.LMAN. Dahlia Specialist. Box A-20. Red: Aviator 4.50 40.00 DAISIES. Thenanthos 4.50 40.00 Bellis Daisies. Longfellow and Snowball. Buy the Best! It Pays! Order Promptly Big Demand M. C. GUNTERBERG. Wholesale Florist 159 N. State St. Chicago Fine strong plants, 2>^-in. pots. $5.00 per 100. Shasta Daisies. 3-in. pots, strong plants. $6.00 per 100. LOOMIS GREEN- HOUSES, Loomls, Calif. FERNS. SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Mail. EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO.. 4013 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Large supply of fine, well-rooted, healthy and strong carnation cuttings in the fol- lowing varieties, ready for immediate de- livery : 100 1.000 Rose Pink Enchantress $4.50 $40.00 White Enchantress 4.50 40.00 Pink ]*:nchantress 4.50 40.00 C. W. Ward 4.50 40.00 Ferns. Pot grown; shipped without pots. Boston and Scottii. 4-in.. $3.00 per doz. ; $20.00 per 100. 5-in.. $4.80 per doz.; $36.00 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. Ferns. Victory. A new and valuable variety of Nephrolepis. For sizes and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. F. R. Pierson, Tarry- town, N. T. PRTER RBINBERG. Wholesale Florist 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago Carnation Cuttings. February and March delivery. Beacon and Mrs. C. W. Ward. $40.00 per 1.000. Alice. Cottage Maid and Matchless. $60.00 per 1.000. THE PARK FLORAL CO., Denver, Colo. Boston ferns out of the bench ready for 6 and 8-Inch pots. Come and see the stock and for prices. J. H. FIESSER, North Bergen. N. J. if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About it 144 The American Florist. Jan. 31, FERNS. Boston Ferns. 2Vi -in., fine pot-grown stock at $5 00 ppr 100; $45.00 per 1000. H. KLEINSTARINK. 2331 Letterle Ave., Jjouisvllle. Ky. ^ Hardv ferns. Illustrated descriptive list mailed.' Ludwig Mosbaek. Ferndale. Askov, Minn. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. Rooted cuttings. S. A. Nutt and Buchner. $20 per 1.000; Ricard and louevine. $2 5 per 1 000. Albert M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. GliADIOM. GLADIOIil Report-s from all over the world state that DIKNER'S new Gladioli are the larg- est, finest and most wonderful ever pro- duced. Our new catalog showmg eight of our new varieties in natural colored plates will be sent free on request. RICHARD DIENER COMPANY Kentfleld. California Gladiolus Bulbs. Standard and new and scarce varieties. For list of varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. American Bulb Co.. 17 2 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Gladiolus bulbs. First-class stock frorn our Michigan farms. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in thi."; issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New Yor k. Gladiolus for forcing. Strictly first size bulbs For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Gladioli. Fine stock to plant oetween carnations, America and Mrs. Francis King. For sizes and prices see display ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield. O. LILY OP THE VAIiliEY. Lily of the Valley. Best Holland Pips, $25; Bruns' Special Early Forcing. $36, Bruns' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand, $45 per 1000. H. N. Bruns, 3040 W. Madi- son St., Chi cago. Valley Pips. Berlin forcing type, per 1000. $27.60; 2,500 per case; case lots only. McHutchison & Co., 95 Chambers St., New York. Lily of the Valley pips. Finest quahty; ready for immediate delivery. Van Meeuwen & Tagelaar, 1133 Broadway. N. Y. ORCHIDS. PETUNIAS. Petunias. Pride of Portland. Five vari- eties in exquisite colors. Trade packet. 50c. Swiss Floral Co.. Portland. Ore. PRIMULAS. Primula Ohconicas. Rosea, Apple Blossom. Kermesina. Good, strong stock from 214 -in. pots at $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. J. H. FIESSER. North Bergen. N. J. PRIVET. Privet Box-Barberry, well rooted summer frame cuttings, $65.00 per 1000. The Elm City Nursery Co., Woodmont Nurseries. Inc.. New Haven, Conn. HASSALL & CO., orchid growers and raisers, .Southgate, London, England Cat- tleyas. Laellio-Cattleyas our specialty, one trial order solicited. __^ Orchids of all kinds, established and semi-established. Lager & Hurrell, bummlt, N. J. PAXMS. Palms, high class, and novelties In deco- rative plants. Robert Craig Co.. Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. PANSIES. Pansies, 200.000 fine plants. Giant strain $3.00 per 1,(;00. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, I'.i. PETUNIAS. PETUNIAS Diener's Ruflled Monsters, single, largest and finest in existence. Quickest and surest money-makors of the day; sell at sight. Seed in separate colors, red, pink, white, purple, flesh pink, frilled, variegated ana mixed colors. 50c per trade package. Our new catalog with natural colored plates free on request. RICHARD DIENER COMPANY. Kentfleld, California. Privet, California. One and two year old, well branched, 12 to 18-in.. $12.60; 18 to 24- in.. $20.00; 2 to 3-ft., $22.60 per 1000. South- ern Nursery Co., Winchester, Tenn. Surplus Stocks. The new plant quaran- tine ^ives greatly in- creased value to many kinds of surplus stock heretofore considered of little account, espec- ially bulbs and plants. You can quickly turn such surpluses into cash by advertising here. PUSSY WILIX>WS. Pussy Willows. Good quality stock for iorcing. 15 to SO-in.. $4 per 1000; 2 to 4-ft., $7 per 1,000. Cash with order; packing free, Minneapolis Nursery, 4117 So. Aldrich Ave.. Minneapolis. Minn, ROSES. ROSE PLANTS. Rose plants, last fall propagation. Dor- mant all winter. Now in 3-inch pots. Beady in about three weeks. Fine stock. Best In ">"'■•'«'• 100 1,000 ^X^^ ••••:;::;::::::;:;'n:§S \IIZ J^\ir^l^=nr"*. :;:::;:;:: JJ:S2 "S;SS George Elgar 10.00 rink Ophelia 10.00 WIETOR BROS. L D. Phone Randolph 2081 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago. ROSES READY FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT COLUMBIA. 2%-in. own root. $16 per 100; $126 per 1.000. CHARLES H. TOTTY COMPANY, Madison, New Jersey SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS' AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Mall. EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO., 4013 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago ROSES. Roses. New for 1920. Pilgrim, Crusader and Mrs. John Cook. For further particu- lars write. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Roses. The great forcing rose Columbia, 2% -in., $120 per 1.000. The Good & Reese Co.. Springfie ld. O. List of 2'.1 and 4-ln. Roses ready, on re- quest. Leedle Co., Exnert Rose Growers. .Springfield. O. SEEDS. SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS' AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Mail, EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO.. 4013 Milwaukee, Ave.. Chicago. Seed. Primula Obconlca Gigantea Rosea. Dwarf habit, light and dark shades of pink. Select strain; fresh seeds. Packet of 1500 seeds. $1.50. Cash. Ernest Oeohslln, River Forest. 111. Seeds. Specialties in variety. Onion, car- rot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. McGill & Co.. wholesale seed growers. San Francisco, Calif. Seeds. Pedigree and selected stocks of rutabaga, turnip, cabbage. Savoy cabbage, beet and mangel; flower seeds. Write for special prices, Kelway & Son, Langport, Eng. Seeds. Michell's Flower. For varieties and prices see display advertisement else- where in this issue. Henry F. Michell Co., 518 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon, squash and pump- kin 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. Swedesboro. N. J. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, muskmelon, squash and pumpkin; sweet, flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co.. Valley, Neb. Seeds. Rhodes grass, Paspalum grass. Soudan grass. Couch. Prairie grass. Red Top grass. H. A. Peterson, Ltd., Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Seeds. Specialties: Cabbage, carrot, Dutch cornsalad. beans, peas, radish, scorssinera, etc. Write tor offers. SPRUIJT & CO., Utrecht. Holland. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cucum- ber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash, Western Seed & Irrigation Co., Fre- mont. Neb Seeds, specialists; Pepper, eggplant, to- mato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers, Ped- ricktown. N. J. Seed. Beet, sweet corn. bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon applica- tion. S. D. Woodruff & Sons. 82 Dey St., New York. Seeds. Growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn. Seeds. Peas, beans, corn and vegetable j>f all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y. Seeds. Aster. For description, varieties and prices see display advertisement else- where in this issue. W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds Wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolgiano & Son. Light. Pratt and Elllcott Sis.. Baltimore, Md. Seeds. Specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet peas aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena In variety. Waldo Rohnert. Gilroy, Calif. I! You Do Not Find Wliat Yoo Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 1920. The American Florist. 145 SFVDS. S**fpe8. The Brown Bni; Killing Machine Co.. Fltch- burg, Mass. The Clipper lawn mower will drive out flandellon. buck plantain and crab grass In one season. Write for prices. Clipper Lawn Mower Co.. Dixon. III. Hanglnp baskets, plain wire. 10-ln.. $1.76; 12-ln.. J2.25: 14-ln.. {3.00; IS-ln.. J4.60. Mich- igan Cut Flower Exchange, 264-66 Ran- dolph St.. Detroit, Mich. Meyer's Green Florists' Thread Is the best (or all florists' purposes. Write (or prices. John C. Meyer Florist Thread Works, Lowell, Mass. Success It Puts Its Shoulder to the Wheel. 1S20 Catalogue. 48 pages (or florists. Free on reauest. The John Henry Co., Xiansing, Mich. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a century. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Box 404. Dundee. 111. Blooming and decorative plants of every ilescription. Wm. K. Harris. 55th and Springfield Ave.. AA'. Philadelphia, Pa. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON. Stratford, London, England. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co., 809 Exchange Ave., U. S. Yards, Chicago. Nursery stock of 'all descriptions. Cata- logues and price lists .free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. 1.000 letterheads and 1,000 envelopes, $7.00 Good stock. Cash, please. Gorham Prin- lery Inc., 542 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Safepack. The ideal protection for roots and shrubs. Rat and vermin proof. Safe- pack Mills, Boston, U. S. A. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House, 623 Plymouth Place. Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for catalogue. Raedlein Basket Co.. 712 Mil- waukee Ave., Chicago. MISCELLANEOUS- l.lndley paper boxes for flowers. Write for sizes and prices, LIndley Flower Box Co., Marlon, Ind. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points, 1.000, 90c, postpaid. Henry A. Drecr. 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Dreer'a "Rlverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714- ii» Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. Boilers of high grade 'or greenhouses. Write (or catalogue. Glblln & Co.. Utlca, N. Y. Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Mastlca for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce Co., 12 West Broadway, New TorK. Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp, Partridge & Co., Chicago. Wired toothpicks. 10.000. $2.60; $50,000, $11.00. W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. T. Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 62 W. Erie St., Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Bauer Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. CARNATION STAPLES. Carnation staples, 35c per l.OO". J.OOO for $1. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St.. Springfield, Mass. Pillsbury Carnation Staples. 1.000 for 36c: 3,000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, III. CHARCOAL. Prepared Charcoal. $4.00 Per 100 lbs., 16o for containers, prepaid. PETER PEARSON. 5732 Gunnison St., Chicago. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Florists' supplies; baskets, chiffons and novelties. Write or wire your orders Will ship same day order is received. Pittsburgn Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Everything the best '" florists' supplies. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St., Phila- delphia. Everything in florist supplies and staples. The McCallum Co.. 137 Seventh St., Pitts- burgh, Pa. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Reed * Keller, 122 W. 26th St., New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Gr.I 113 Ameiican Green- house Mfg I o IV AmIingECCo 1?3 Anderson S A 131 ADEermueller G H Co 12S Aphine Mfg Co Ill Aphrodite Co 128 Astoria Florist 130 Avenue Floral Co... 132 Baer Julius 131 BarnaidWWCo .136 Barnes W J 131 Bassett&Washburn.ll6 Baumer Aug 133 Baur Window Glass Co IV Bayersdorler H&Co . 1 25 Begerow's. 130 Berger Bros 124 Berning HG 124 Blackistone Inc 133 Bodger ] & Sons Co. 136 BohlenderP& Sons. 142 Bolgiano ] & Son. ..135 Bramley&Son 133 Braslan S^^^d Grow- ers Co 1.^4 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 130 Brenner Edward 127 Broadway Florist. ..131 Brown A J Seed Co.. 134 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 139 Bruns HN 139 Bryan AlonzoJ HI Buckbee H W 132 BudlongCo J A 121 Bunyard 128 Burpee W A Co ....115 Byer Bros 141 California Florists.. 131 Cazan A B 128 Central Floral Co . ..133 Central Refrigerator & EquiDmpntCo..l23 Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co 148 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 117 Clark E B Seed Co. .1.38 Clarke's Sons D ...129 Clay&Son 148 Clipper Lawn Mower Co 148 CoanJJ 127 Conard &Jones Co. .142 Cooke Geo H 133 Cowee W J 147 Coy HCSeedCo....l.'6 Craig Robt Co 141 Danker Fred A 1,32 DardsChas 129 Dietsch A & Co IV Dominion FloraICo .130 DornerF&SonsCo.Hl DreerH A Ill 147 Duluth Floral Co. ..132 DunlopJohnH ...10 Dwelle-Kaiser Co. ..Ill Eble eharles 129 EdwardsFold'BBox.147 Elm ntyNurs Co.. .142 Erne & Co 122 Evans A W B 130 Evres HG ..131 Fallon Florist 128 Fenrich JosS 126 Flei«cherG 112 Fleischman 131 Florist Specialty Co. HI Foerster Co Joseph. 119 Foley Greenhouse MfgCo 147 FordM C 127 Ford William P.... 127 Fox J M &Son Inc. .131 Frauenfelder C 128 Freeman Mrs J B ...131 Frey C H 128 Frey & Frey 132 Friedman 133 Froment HE 127 Futterman Bros 126 Galvio Thos F 128 Gasser I M Co 130 General Bulb Co 139 Giblin & Co 147 Gnatt Ove Co The.. .114 Godineau R& M....138 Goldstein 1 127 Good & Reese Co. ..139 GorhamPrinteryInc.147 Grakelow Chas H...130 GrandRaoidsFloCo.128 Grimm & Gorly 128 Gude Bros 129 Guido Inc 128 Habermiehl'sSons ]J 132 Hammond's Paint & Slug Shot Works.. 146 Hardesty & Co. 131 Hat riaon'sNurseries. 142 Harris Wm K 140 Hart George B 127 Hart Henry 130 Haven Seed Co The. 1.36 HeinlJohnG & Son. 129 Henderson A&Co.I 141 Henderson Lewis 130 Henry Co The John. 122 Henshaw Floral Co. 127 Hentz&Nash 126 Herr Albert M 141 Hess &Swoboda...'1.30 Hession 131 Hews & Co AH. ..Ill Hill D Nursery Co. 142 Hogewoning&Sons 138 Hollywood Gardens. 1.30 HoIm& Olson 130 Holton&HunkelCo 125 Hort Advertiser 148 Hort Trade Journal.. Ill Hurfl Edgar F 139 Hurst & Son 136 Ickes-BraunMill Co. IV Idlewild Greenhs... .133 Jackson & Perkins Co 142 Jabn Hugo 130 Jones Percy 119 Joy FloraICo 129 Kahler Pottery Co. .Ill Kasting W F Co.. I 141 KellerPott'y'^oGeo.III Keller SonsJ B 131 Kelway & Son* 136 Kennicott Bros Co. 118 Kervan Co The 127 KesslerWm 127 Kottmiller A 128 Kroeschell Bros Co. Ill Kruchtenjohn 123 Kuhl Geo A 140 Lager & Hurrell ....142 Landreth Seed Co. . . 13t Lang Flo &NursCo. 132 LangeA 129 Lecakes C & Co 126 Liggit C U 141 Lindley Flower Box Co 114 Littlefield Florist.... 132 Long Island Flo Co. 130 Longren A F .141 Louise FlowerShop 131 McCallum Co 12j McClunie GeoG....128 McGillRC&Co....13A McHutchison&Co..l.39 Mackie William 127 Malandre Bros 1.33 Mangel 133 Matthews tbeFlo'st .128 Matthewson J E 129 MeconiPaul 127 Metaire Ridge Nurs 128 Meyer John C Florist ThreadWorks. ...121 Michell Henry FCo.. 138 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 13^ Millang Joseph .^. .126 Miller Floral Co ...132 Miller & Musser 123 Minneapolis Nurs.. 114 Moninger J C Co....l47 Morse CC & Co .. .13S MurraySamuel 133 Nat'l Florists' Board ofTrade IV Neidinger JosG Co. PS Newell A 132 N V Cut Flower Ex.127 N Y Floral Co . .133 Niessen Leo Co 124 Oeehslio Ernest ....159 Oriental Goldfish & Supply Co 122 GREENHOUSE BBST BRAinra SHARP, PARTRIDaEI A CO. 2263 LITMBBIR ST. CHICAGO. UX. Papadem J G Co. ...128 Park Floral Co 131 Peacock ER Co ....135 Pearson E W 131 PedrickG R& Son,. 138 Penn the Florist ....133 PetersS Reed Potty. Ill Petersen HA Ltd... 1.38 Philips Bros 128 Pierce F O Co IV Pietson F R Co I Pierson A N (Inc) I Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 134 Pikes Peak Flo Co. .131 Pillsbury I L 147 Pittsb'rghCutFloCo 114 124 Podesta &Baldocchi.l33 Poehlmann Bros Co. II Pollworth C C Co. ..125 Polykranas Geo J ...127 Potter Floral Co.... 132 Pressing Seed Co WC .131 Proto-Feed & Guano Co 146 Pulverized Manure CoThe 147 Pyfer A T & Co 116 QualityFlowerShop 132 Raedlein Basket Co. 123 Randall A L Co ....123 Randall'sFloShop..l33 Randolph & Mc- Clements 132 Rawlings Elmer ....141 Ready Reference. ... 143 ReedS Keller 147 Regan Ptg House... 148 Reid Edw 124 Reinberg Geo 123 Reinberg Peter 117 Rice Bros .■ .125 Rice Jerome B Seed Co 135 RobinsonJCSeedCo . '38 RockWmLFIoCo..l28 RodgersJ W 131 Rohnert Waldo 136 Rosaia Bros 128 Rosery Floral Co... 133 Routzahn Seed Co.. 139 Rusch G& Co 125 Saake O C 133 Salzer!^eedCoJnoA .133 Sceery Edw ...131 Schiller the Florist. 131 Schillo A Lum C0...IV Schlatter W & Son.. 148 Schling Max 133 Schmidt Chas L 133 Segers Bros Ltd .138 Shaffer Geo C 13! SharpPartridge&Co 148 Sheppard H W 133 Sheridan Walter F..127 Siebrecht George C. . 127 Simon & Son IN 136 Situations & Wants. 11 1 SkidelskySS&Co.... I Smith A W & Co. ...130 Smith & Co E D .141 Smith & Fetters Co 129 Smith Henry 132 SouthernNurseryCo. 142 Storrs & Hariison... 112 140 StumppG E M I'O Swiss Floral Co 139 Tborburn JM & Co.. 138 Tillingbast Isaac F..14il TonnerO A & L A. .119 Totty Chas H ... .140 Traendly&Schenck.l27 Traveling Wholesale Florist 126 Trepel Joseph 131 Turner Bros 147 United Cut Flo Co. .127 Van Meeuven & Tegelaar 138 141 Vaughan A L Co 119 Vaughan's Seed Store 1137 Vick'sSons Jas 135 Vincent R Jr & Sons Co I WalkerFCo 129 Weber F H 132 Weiland & Risch...l23 Weir James 132 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 135 Wietor Bros 118 Williams Mrs E A. ..133 Winterson Co EF...I22 Wittbold G Co 129 Wolfskin Bros & MorrisGoldenson.131 Wonder Plant Irrigator Co 122 Woodruff SD& Sons. 138 Yokohama Nuts Co.l!5 Young A L & Co ..126 Young John &Co...127 Zech & Mann. ..120 123 Before No loss if you mend your split carnations with Superior Carnation STAPLES ihc per 1000; 3,000 for $1.00. Postpaid. Wm. 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Mention the American Florist when writing iiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiniiiilliiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilnllliiiililiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuujiuautltiuir. THE CLIPPER! There are three tbing.i that destroyyour lawns— Dandelion 8, Buck Plain- I tain and Crab Grass. In one season the Clipper will drive them all out. | Your dt-aler should have them — if he has not, drop | us a line and we will send circulars and prices. | CLIPPER LAWN MOWER CO., Dixon, Hi. | ■iiiiitiiiMiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiihiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiHiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiMiiiiiiiimiitiiiiiiimiiiiiiS Mention the American Florist when writino THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS. MANUFACTURED BV CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND Mention the American Florist when writing EOKIST 5merica is "the Prow of the I/essel; there may be mare comfort Rmidships, but we are the Srst to touch Unknown Seas." Vol. UV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 7, 1920. No. 1653 TheAmerican Florist ESTABLISiHED 1885 l'o|ivriBlit 1S20 Ijy AiiiiTi.-:in Florist Company. KhtiTcii MS Sc-i-iin.l cluss M:iller Nov. 11. 18S1 at the I'ostoiliw :it ('liic.is;o, Illinois, under act of .March 3, 1879. Published Evert Satuedat bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. long Distance Ptione: Harrison 7465. Begistered Cable Address : Ameno, Chicago. Subscription, United Statesand Mexico. $1 .50 a year; Canada. $2.00; lOurope and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Volumes Half Yearly From August 3, 1901. Single Copies. 10 cents. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc.. American Klnri.st Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicasjo SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — A L. Miller. Jamaica. N. Y., President; F. C. W. liiiowN. Cleveland, O., Vice- President; .loBN Young, 1170 Broadway. New York, Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treas. The thirty-sixth annual convention will be held at Cleveland, O., August 17-19. 1920. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY. Next annual meeting. Indianapolis, Ind. . Octo- ber, 1920. Officers — Philip Breitmeter, Detroit, Mich., President; Irwin Bertebmann, Indianapolis, Ind., Vice-President; Albert PocHELON, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Next annual convention and exhibition, Wash- ington, D. C, November 1920. Officers: Thomas W. Head, Lake Forest, 111., President; Z. D Blackistone. Washington, D. C, Vice-President; C. W. Johnson, 2242 W 1091,h Street. Chicago. Secretary; Cbas. H. Tottt, Madison, N. J. .Treas. Valentine Plants and Flowers. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition. Wash ington, D. C, January, 1921. Officers: C. W. Johnson, Chicago, President; D.G.Grillbobtzeb. Washington, D. C, Vice-President; A. F. J. Baur, Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave.. Indianapolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Officers — Robert Ptle, West Grove, Pa ., President; F. L. Atkins, Rutherford, N.J.. Vice- President; E. A. White, Cornell University, Ithaca, N,Y., Secretary; HarbtO. Mat, Summit, N. J., Treasurer. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass., July 10-11, 1020 officers-G. W. Kerr Doyleitown, Pa., President; Wh. SKAT, Bellevue Rd., Newport, R. I., Secret*ry. Large Field For Artistic Work. Tliis floral festival ranks about sixth ill importance, as compared with other flower days, coming now next to Moth- ers' day in the volume of business it brings to the flower shop. As the sen- timent of this iiuite .generally observed holiilay can best be expressed in, or with flowers, it affords a great oppor- tunity for exploiting business in all the products of the flower shop. Instead of beins' sixth in the race, it could, witli e.Trnest co-oper,'ition of the trade, be moved up to third jKisitiou, coming in ahead of Memorial, Tlianksgiving and .Motliers' days. The possibilities are wonderful, the orders being limited only to the num- ber of the fair sex, the daughters of the nation — each, somebody's sweet- heart and valentine. It is a business which cannot be built up in one year, but if the trade became awakened to the opportunity, and worked together, the day could he made so popular that the custom of sending flowers to every sweetheart, old and young, would be- come universal. The way to bring this much desired condition about is for each to do his share, and a little more. In the first place, work up, in one's own mind, a confidence and enthusiasm that such a demand is possible. Enthusiasm is the mainspring in all great under- takings; one must have faith and be- lief in their work or there will be no progress. The day must be so featured in connection with flowers and their effective use in carrying the message of St. Valentine, that the public gen- erally will become interested. To pur- chase and send flowers will then be thought the right thing to do, and soon becoine the custom. Then all energies will be concentrated not on how to get, but the best way to manage the great business developed. In connection with well arranged displays in the flower shops, there should be appropriate circulars calling attention to the use of flowers as being most fitting for valentines and that February 14 is "Sweethearts' day," when every heart, both old and young, should be gladdened with its gift of blooms. A great help will be effective propaganda through the columns of the daily press. It is work that should be intelligently done by capable newspa- per writers. The cost would be very small, indeed, as compared with the great benefits to be derived from such publicity. The Flowers Available. The cut flower supply this year bids fair to be less in quantity and variety than ever before. All the short- stemmed, small-bud roses, such as Pink Killarney and Mrs. Aaron Ward, are so scarce as to be almost out of the market. These were formerly de- pended on for small baskets and cor- sages. Carnations are very high in price, with only half the production of last season. Sweet peas that are now so popular, while in larger supply, will not nearly equal the production of a year ago. Calendulas will help some. Early spring bulbs, daffodils, tulips, etc., will be seen, and there will be a fair amount of freesias and forget-me-nots. Cattleyas, gardenias, violets and lily of the valley about complete the list of available flowers. Vase baskets, small hampers, "kid- dies" and other figures supporting or concealing vases for cut flowers, are the up-to-date arrangements for filling. Some of the baskets and hampers are quite elaborate, being hand-painted and decked with choice ribbons. There are all sorts of combinations possible in the filling of the various receptacles, the main object being to make a good showing with the least flowers. Of great assistance, will be plants of the Primulas malacoides and Townsendii; with the soil shaken or washed from the roots, and bound with a little moss, they can be used to good effect in place of some of the flowers, their wealth of bloom and foliage ton- ing in well with those of any other 150 The American Florist Feb. 7, color. Almost any combiniitioii of How- ers will be fovmd acceptable to some one. The ribbon finish, with a red heart seal or two, or a valentine card showing- conspicuously, marks it as a valentine grift. The corsage is always popular. A bunch of violets, single or double, w'hile beautiful in itself, can have, as a finish, a spot of Sweetheart roses, a cattleya or two, some gardenias or lily of the valley. Sweet peas, when nicely arranged, ai'e as satisfactory as anything. They, too, can have, as an addition, any of the above flowers. Cattleyas are, of course, very choice, and can be made to go farther with sprays of the baby primroses or mala- coides, as the colors blend well to- gether. The accompanying ribbon can be stamped with small heart or cupid seals, which come in various designs. They also look pretty on the outside of the box or package, when tied vip. Plants for Valentines. Flowering plants can be turned to good account and used as valentines the same as the flowers, where it is desired to remember a friend or rela- tive. Cyclamens and primulas are now at their best, and these can be featured in a number of ways. Small to medium- sized handle baskets, suitable for a four to six-inch pot. will, witli a plant to fit, and a touch of ribbon on the handle with valentine seals, look very attractive. Several of the primulas mav be grouped in a fern pan. which ■when decorated with paper, mat or wicker cover, will suit the customer who wants something a little bettei-. The small rectangular wicker box. with handles at the ends, which holds one row of four-inch plants, makes a good showing idanted either with cyclamens or Primula malacoides. Bows of rib- bon at each handle, connected across the front with a loop of the same dotted with hearts, makes it an appio- priate gift. A basket of foliage and flowering plants is made more attrac- tive with a small heart-shaped box of candy, showing more or less conspicu- ously. ^ Window Displays. For at least a week or 10 days be- fore the event, the window and store interior should reflect the coming of St. Valentine in no unmistakable man- ner. The windows, particularly, should be so attractive that every passerby will want to stop and take a look, even coming across the street to do s". A large hollow, heart, frame, witli vases to hold bunches of sweet peas. •making, when filled, a huge heart of these flowers, is a good window piece. A number of the arrangements de- scribed above can be used to make a very noticeable and attractive window. Heart shaped boxes for corsages rae appropriate, and look well in the win- dow, or grouped witli other features. in the store. The valentine posters and small pos- terettes being issued by tlie national publicity committee should be used freely. They are far ahead of any- thing ever introduced to feature tlie day. All letters and packages shoiilil carry one of the posterettes, while the large posters should be used on the de- livery autos, in the window, and about the store. They cannot fail to make an impression on :everyone who sees tliem. . ... Next Week in the Flower Shop. It now looks as if the great shortage of flowers, the most remarkable the country has ever experienced, is over, at least for this year, the shipments the past week having increased perceptibly and give promise of soon returning to noiinal for the season. Fact is stranger than fiction, as the wildest dreams of the grower could never have believed Golden Spur daffodils could be sold for .fo.CX) per dozen, yet they brought this figure in the wholesale market a week ago. However, while the past month has been one of great trial, it is not without its compensations, as florists have learned how to make the most of their scant material, and a new value has been placed on flowers that it is hoped will be maintained at least to a degree. While a certain class of people are attracted by reduction or bargain sales, resorted to as selling devices by merchants in many lines, there is little of profit to the buyer, as very few are genuine. People who feel they are get- ting value for their money, will pay the price. What they want is value and service. It is not difficult to give just a little more than is expected, which trifling extra is productive of much good will that is the greatest asset in busi- ness. As flowei's iiecome more plentiful, every effnrt should lie made to k<'ep customers posted. Values will recede to lower levels, and the patrons of the store are to be encouraged to buy freely at prices that will not seem forbidding. .ind at the same time, show a good profit. The florist who is afraid to ask a price for his plants and flowers, that will insure a good profit, is a detriment to lousiness; he makes no money hinj- self, and prevents others from giving a better service. This will be yaleutine week, which event should be the feature to be dis- played and kept prominently to the front until the day is past. There are thousands of buyers in every large city, and to a less extent in smaller com- munities, who should, but seldom, if ever, pay any attention to the day. Sentiment is the soul of Valentine's day, and flowers give expression to affairs of the heart and carry the tender mes- sage direct and true. It is sweetheart's day, when all lovers, both old and young, should be remembered with flow- ers. It is a charming custom that if properly featured, and kept before the public, would in time become universal. Almost everything in plants and flow- ers, and their combinations.- can be made into suitable valentines. Pots of all kinds of blooming plants, if placed in pot covers or baskets, or decorated with paper, tied with colored cords, and given a valentine touch with cardboard hearts or arrows and other like novel- ties, will be just the thing to send to an aged relative or friend, who will be sure to appreciate such a gift. Small vase baskets with sweet peas, a knot of ribbon at the handle stamped witli valentine seals, are good for sale at a nominal price. Corsages of all the VALENTINE FLOWERS AND PLANTS. Small Vasf Basket of Assorted Flowers and Valentine Chillon. l'J20. The American Florist. 151 stimdiinl llowei-.s iirc fir.st clioicc with iniinv, to be deliven-d In heart shiiied Ixixcs. A display of these in the win- <1()W. tdtrether with ileconiteil pluiit.-.. will (Iriiw attention to the day. llcaii- shaped hampers filled with choice llow- ers are also popular. There should lie a pood use of the S. A. V. stamps imd posters. Pussy willows and forsythia sprays should be carried in stock: they help out in basket work, and g-ive a spring time look to boxes of cut flowers. Sweet peas are now more plentiful and can be depended on until the season closes. The hipher grades are choice enough for the best work, while shorter lenpths of stem are a great help for all j sorts of desigrns. Freesia is at its best. It is a g-reat favorite with many, the delightful frag-rance and white waxy Mowers on long stems, arranging well with many other flowers. Pansies are popular. Any florist m;ik- ing a specialty and carrying a stock of the.se little blossoms, will soon work up a profitable trade in them. Wreaths of pansies are distinct and stand out in any collection. They make a very showy corsage bouQuet, and are espe- cially useful in topping off a box of flowers. This will be a good opportunity to get out-of-town business through the F. T. D. "Send Floral Valentines by "Wire'' will attract and suggest to some pei'sons an opportunity to remember a and prestige. I VALENTINE FLOWERS, AND PLANTS. Corsage of Cattleyas and Primula Malacoides. Men with this progressive spirit are never s;itisfied; they are always going out of the beaten path. This is espe- cially noticeable in their methods of advertising, every opportunity being turned to good account. There are no- table e.xamples in this line shown by celebrated retail florists of Boston and New York, whose originality in publicity methods has made them famous, and leaders of the trade in their communi- ties. In the greenhouse, men with initiative keep up the most intensive use of ground or table space, having a new crop as far advanced as po.ssibIe, so as to immediately replace the one just sold out, thus keeping every foot of l>ench room pulling all the time. Little cul- tural wrinkles that advance the flower- ing period, or produce a better grade of stock are always being tried out. The man who first pinched the forcing rose to get a longer stem, and perhaps a bet- ter market season, had initiative, and introduced cultural methods that en- tirely changed the "let well enough alone" system. It took the initiative of an amateur rose grower to build the first large rose house, and which was the forerunner of the mammoth houses j that are now considered standard. There are many who are satisfied to take things as they come, to let well I enough alone, but the w^orld moves. There is a progressive spirit in every community, and more or less in every one of its business interests. Men with Initiative made possible the auto delivery car. which has displaced the one-time good enough horse and wagon. A noted and successful florist ha.s said, that the way to do a better business, is to do business better, which means that every facility, both of head and hand, should be brought to play in planning and promoting the education of the public to the various uses for plants and flowers, by up to date pub- licity ideas in local and national ad- ' vertising. Perfected methods in dig- play in stores and improved service in all the various manipulations, from the grower to the ultimate consumer, are necessary to success. In short, put your best foot forward. Keep everlast- ingly at it. Make a bid for the busi- ness, and it will come to you. 152 The American Florist. Feb. 7, Store Interiors. The greatest incentive in winning patronage is a well arranged store in which the various articles of stock are displayed so as to show them at their best. It is said that "clothes make the man," and it is equally certain that the well dressed store is, in its effect on all visitors, together with its enhanced sell- ing power, well worth all the time and attention given to it. In the first place, it should be kept clean, particularly the floor, the cover- ing of which, be it tile, mastic, linoleum or just stain, will, if kept rubbed up and new looking, add much to the neat ap- pearance of the show room. All plants and flowers, and most of the accessories of the business, show to greater advantage against a light back- ground, so all fixtures should be white or, except in contrast, such shades that will not absorb, but reflect light. A 'good, bright light is necessary to show goods to the best advantage. Many flower shops are greatly handicapped for want of the light necessary to show their stock off to advantage. Those who work there day after day. become accustomed to the dull illumination, but to the caller from the bright street out- side, the lack of light is very noticeable. The effect or contrast is the same as seen in the dull or brilliantly illumin- ated windows, the first being passed by almost without notice, while the eye catches at once the goods displayed in the other. Articles that people are not particu- larly interested in or new things it is desired to bring to their notice, should be featured or given the best publicity that location and light can afford. They must be seen to be sold. In many shops, plants stand around in irregular groups without any thought as to their decorative arrangement. The same stock, with pot covers and stands, will present a very much better appear- ance. Ferns In jardinieres, particularly specimens that stand apart by them- selves, are much more attractive and salable. Everything in the flower shop, especially that displayed in the show room, should be in the best possible condition for sale. All pa.sse plants, those with damaged leaves or out of flower, should be at once replaced with fresh stock. So often they are doctored up and kept standing around just to fill in, a positive detriment, doing much more harm than good. Frequent rearrangement of the mov- able tables, stands, and groupings of the plants add a newness to the interior that is well worth while. Many articles in which it appears hard at times to in- terest customers, will, in various combi- nations, stand out and become more noticeable. Small printed cards, calling attention to their good points or utility, are helpful. Whenever the condition of the market will permit, there should be exhibitions of arranged baskets or vases of flowers. Many vase baskets hold long stemmed roses or other long stemmed sprays, and display them as well or, even better, than in the stock jars. Combined with green or in combination with other flowers, they present a decorative effect that will prove very attractive, and at the same time are salable as loose flow- ers, or to be used in any other manner. A cheval floor mirror is an almost indispensable article of store furniture, as it can be changed about, and always adds a finish to any grouping. Folding screens are also decorative. They lend themselves to any kind of manipulation. and make a good background for small groups of flowering plants. It Is always best to make any rear- rangements in the evening, as if at- tempted in the morning, early orders are apt to interfere, and it is shopping time before things are straightened out. Reminder System for Anniversaries. Kvery lousiness man has certain an- niversaries which he must observe and the florist who sets out to help him ob- serve them will render a real service to all concerneil. Too many business men now lose i^restige with their fami- lies and their friends by overlooking dates which they have had in the back of their heads for some time past, but which, unfortunately, failed to assert themselves in time to do any good. One florist in a middle western city has adopted a form which promises to eliminate this forgetfulness on the part of his patrons. A circular letter was sent his mailing list of customers, which yielded rich returns. It read: "There are a number of anniversaries which may slip your attention unless you apply the same system which you use in your business. Our business is to take care of yours, at least as far as social affairs are concerned. If you will fill out the enclosed card, we will notify you .several days in advance of each date, so that you can make the necessary preparations. This does not obligate you to buy flowers. The iu- formatiou you give us will, of course, be held as strictly confidential. We wish only to help you." The enclosed Card gave a list of the legal and sentimental holidays in that state, with the question : "Is there any particular person you wish to remem- ber on these dates? Shall we notify you several days before each?" Some of the questions on this form were : "Married? If so, please give date and name of wife. What is her favorite flower?" "Birthdays. Have you a mother, wife, sweetheart? Please give dates, names, addresses and favorite flowers of each. We will notify yotL several days before the anniversary." Response from this letter and card was really startling. It indicated that business men feel the need of such a service in the keenest possible way. The florist has taken over something which was a burden to the individuals, but which may be easily handled by the simplest tickler system. He also has minimized "rush" orders, which in many establishments, are of such vol- ume that they thoroughly upset the working schedule which has been made and result in toil in the late hours of the night. All of this rush business can not be systematized, of course, but the plan indicated has done much to minimize it. Funerals are without the scope of any system yet devised, but if .all of the business which can be is regulated, the big volume of business which attends many funerals can be absorbed without difliculty. M. E. C. VALENTINE FLOWERS AND PLANTS. White Primula Malaooides in Fancy Four-Inch Jar. 1920. The American Florist. 153 Washington Rulings and Regulations. TAX ON CUT FIXJWKHS rROl'OSKI). Every sale of flowers iimoiintliifv to more than 20 cents will be taxable, under the terms of a bill w-hich lias been Introduced in the House of Representa- tives by Congressman Bacharach oC New Jersey. The measure provides fur the repeal of the present taxes on luxu- ries, soft drinks, profits, etc., iind the substitution therefor of a tax on retail sales, raw materials and real estate. The new tax on retail sales would he one cent for each dollar or fraction thereof on sales between 20 cents and $500, and of five cents for each dollar or fraction thereof on sales of more than $500. No tax would apply on sales of less than 3) cents, and where more than one article is sold in one transac- tion, the tax would be computed on the total of all articles sold. The tax would be collected in the same manner as the soda and other taxes; that is, the cus- tomer would pay it to the merchant at the time of the sale and the latter would report and make payment to the treasury department under regulations which the bill provides shall be pro- mulgated by the secretary of the treasury. A retail sales tax, in the opinion of Representative Bacharach, would do much to reduce the present high cost of living, which he declares is due in large measure to the excess profits and other taxes which are "pyra- mided" by every dealer through whose hands a taxable commodity passes until the consumer is forced to pay four or five times the amount contemplated by the revenue law, while every mer- chant adds on his "bit" to the price to cover the profits tax. ""While this tax is to be paid by the consumer at the time the purchase is made," he said, "the amount of the tax is so small that it will be very much cheaper for the consumer to pay it than to pay the ex- cess profits tax which is now in force and which pyramids through each sales operation." It is confidently expected in many quarters that Congress will repeal the excess profits tax, but as it will be necessary to devise some means of mak- ing up the revenue which that levy brings in, members of the house com- mittee on ways and means, of which Mr. Bacharach is a member, have been casting about for a tax which will bring in the money, and yet not be as distaste- ful to the public. In Mr. Bacharach's opinion, a retail sales tax is the most advisable of these measures, since it will raise even more than is received from excess profits, while at the same time eliminating all profiteering in taxes by merchants. HORTICULTURAL SALES IN URUGU.^Y. Seeds, plants and farm stock and equipment may be sold in Uruguay through the government of that coun- try, according to information which has just been received by the department of agriculture. The Uruguayan govern- ment has created a number of depart- ments for the protection and develop- ment of agricultural, daii'ying and stock-raising industries in that country, through which American concerns may distribute catalogues and advertising matter. Matter of this nature should he sent to the governmental depart- ments only for their distribution, and not with the idea of making sales to them, it is pointed out. "If well Illus- trated and attractive catalogues were issued in the Spanish language, and mailed to appropriate sections, It would be a very effective means of advertls- VALENTINE FLOWERS AND PLANTS. Primula with Mat Cover. ing American products," it is declared in the report received hy the department of agriculture. Following are the names and ad- dresses of the departments which will handle these matters : Seeds : Comision Oflcial de Semillas, Cerrito 572, Monte- video. Trees : Vivero Nacional de To- ledo, Estacion Toledo. Montevideo. Planting and Sowing: Inspeccion Na- cional de Ganaderia y Agricultura, Cerrito 572, Montevideo. Forest, fruit and shade tree culture : Same as for planting and sowing. Fine seed (pedi- greed), wheat, corn, linseed, etc.: Semillero Nacional de La Estanzuela, Estanzuela, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay. TRAVELING EXPENSES AND INCOME TAX. A bill to permit traveling salesmen and respesentatives of business con- cerns to deduct their road expenses, when preparing their income tax re- turns, has been introduced in Congress by Representative Jacoway of Arkan- sas. At the present time, business men when on the road are not permitted by the revenue law to deduct their ordi- nary living expenses, even when paid out of their own pockets, and in addi- tion to the maintenance of a permanent home. Under the terms of Mr. Jaco- way's measure. Section 214 of the reve- nue law would be amended so as to permit the deduction, in paying income tax, of "all the ordinary and necessary expenses paid or incurred during the taxable year, in carrying on any trade or business, including a reasonable al- lowance for salaries or other compensa- tion for personal sei-vices actually ren- dered; traveling expenses. Including meals and lodging while away from home, incurred in the pursuit of trade or business, and rentals or other pay- ments required to be made as a condi- tion to the continued use or possession, for purposes of the trade or business, of property to which the taxpayer has not taken, or is not taking title, or in which he has no equity." Legislation of this nature has been sought by business men for a long time, upon the ground that traveling expenses were legitimate ex- penses incurred in connection with the operation of a business and, as such, should be dedtictible from income tax returns, B. F. L. 154 The America:^ Florist. Feb. 7, Society of American Florists. NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. The publicity committee held a two- day meeting-. January 21-22, at Chicago, at which working plans were formulated for the 1020 campaign, and in greater part adopted. Tliere is to be no let-up in the activities of the campaigTi, and the magazine advertising is to be a.s liaving to be content with what, at best, is only a good scratch in the field of publicity. Now i.s a good time to come into the campaign. The committee is assured, by subscriptions already pledged, of being able to carry out plans within a certain scope, but without a prospect for the advance which it hopes to make when the required support is available. general publicity. Display the slogan sign wheiever possible; use the electro- types featuring the magazine advertise- ments, and help to spread the message of the slogan at every opportunity. Above all. if you have not already subscribed to the campaign fund, let the secretary have your pledge, in what- ever amount you can afford, to support the campaign during 1'J20. John Touno, Sec'y- VALENTINE FLOWERS AND PLANTS. Rectangular Haskt^t of Primula Malacoides. persistent as ever. The committee was greatly pleased at the reports it had i-eceived as to the results of the cam- paign. Many florists making these re- ports had taken particular pains to record conversations had with new and old customers, from w^hich it was quite evident that the campaign was produc- ing good business. Some of these re- ports referred to a noticeably great increase in the demand for flowers for anniversary gifts. The request that our slogan appear on the cards sent with such gifts was very general, and showed a disposition on the part of the public to adapt the slogan to their own use. We surely have a wonderful slogan, one* serving two purposes. We can easily understand why publicity experts consider it to be an asset we should value at more than a million dollars. It is really worth many millions to us, and properly perpetuated it should pro- duce business each year equal to its valuation. It would not be wrong to say it is doing it already. And yet. there are thousands of florists who, through their negligence in the support of our campaign, do not appear to value the slogan very highly. Or is it that they are careless, or quite content to let their more generous brethren bear the expense of making the slogan a "household phrase?" We would ask these careless ones, .iust what it would be worth to them to have "Say it With Flowers" quoted or suggested in every good family in their respective com- munities daily, or even a portion of these families. Our advertisements in the magazines should be doing this very thing, and to be sure that they are doing it, the slogan should appear in every magazine of consequence. It would, if the proper support were given the publicity committee. The commit- tee is limited only by the amount of the funds at its disposal. If it could have the support which now it has right and reason to expect it could ac- complish its full purpose instead of It should be placed in a position to at least double the results already ob- tained, the possibility of wliich cannot be questioned. The benefit sought is not for the individual, nor for any par- ticular section of the trade, but is for the whole craft, the whole industry. Florists who link up with the campaign through their local publicity, aided by the various helps furnished by our pro- motion bureau, get a full measure of the Generosity of Purpose. who will doubt the generosity of the florist of today, if the purpose) be worthy? Those who went to Chicago to see the carnation display, despite the fact that carnations were bringing the highest prices, and also the scarcity of blooms with which every exhibitor in the show was handicapped, saw at the La Salle hotel, one of the finest exhi- bitions of carnations, which proved con- clusively the generosity of purpose on behalf of those who exhibited. And out of all this, does it not prove that we have men within our ranks who put purpose and development ahead of the- almighty dollar, which too many of us feel is one of the purposes of life. How about further development of flowets. whether it be carnations or roses, or all other flowers and plants? How many of us consider the higher purpose and the further progress of flowers, by doing something for thio cause? Of course, we cannot all exhibit prize winning blooms at exhibitions, as at Chicago or elsewhere, but we can do- our part in sharing in the expense of the national campaign, which is mere- ly another form of progressiveness, where everyone joins in the general good thus created. This you can do^ and incidentally, you are helping your- self. The carnation exhibition at Chicago was a credit to the organization who- felt the importance, and willingly showed they were big enough for their job. It was an effort well worth its energy-. More success to you. VALENTINE PLANTS AND FLOWERS. Basket of Primula Malacoides, Paper Heart Seals, and Chiffon with Krnbossed Paper Cupids. 1920. The American Florist. 155 ELEVENTH ANNIVERSARY DINNER NEW YORK WHOLESALE FLORISTS' PROTECTIVE ASS'N, JANUARY 24, 1920. At Head of Table, President Traendly.and at His Left, William H. Duokham. Down the Riglit Hand Side: Front Row— Ward W. Smith, Attorney for the Association: A. T. De La Mare, E. C. Horan, J. E. Morischard, George Hildenbrand, W. G. Bagley. Back Row — Percy B. Rigby. Philip F. Kessler, J. H. Pepper, John Gunther. Continuing on the Other Side: Walter F. Sheridan, Clarence Slinn, A. F. Faulkner, Paul Rigo, Herman Weiss, Joseph S. Fenrioh, Charles Schenok, Eugene Dailledouze, C. H. Totty and A. H. Langjahr. Xow. it is lip to lis to continue mir (reiiiTosity of purpose, and help with our contrihution for the furtheringr of '"Say it With Flowers." As Marcus Aurelins said : "As a horse when he has run; a dojj when he has tackled tlie game; a bee when he has made honey; so a man when lie lias done a good act. does not call out to others to come and see. but groes on to another act. as a vine goes on to produce again, the grrapes in season." Your giving is an incentive for so much more good to follow, that you will reproduce the biggest harvest you have ever garnished. Try it. Hentst Penn, Chairman Nafl. Publicity Campaign. D. G. Grlllbortzer, Washing:ton, D. C. VICK-PKES. AMERIUAX t'AR.N'ATION SOCIETY. David G. Grilltiortzer, vice-president elect of the American Carnation Society, head of the Washington Floral Com- pany, of Washington. D. C, is soon to celebrate his twenty-fifth anniversary as a florist, and it seems peculiarly fitting that the industry with which he has been identified for that number of years, should at this time honor hirp with the second highest office at its command. Mr. Grillbortzer when hardly 16 years of age entered the employ of J. Louis Loose, then a prominent grower of Alexandria, Va., his native city. After serving a five years' apprenticeship in the business, he joined his lirother. H. Fred Grillbortzer, in a small undertak- ing under the firm name of Grillbortzer Bros. They had four small houses, 30 X 10ft feet. Today he controls more than 100 times tliat amount of glass. Three years later the brother died, and the business continued under the name of David G. Grillbortzer. Another in- teresting contrast is, that when he first started out for himself, he had a capi- tal of $.300. Today, besides this large area of glass, he controls the business D. G. Grillbortzer, W^ashington, D. C. Vice-Pres. -Elect American Carnation Society. of the Washington Floral Company, and is handling a large volume of wholesale and retail trade, marketing his own production, and enjoying a growing telegraph delivery business. When, in June, 1918, he had an oppor- tunity to buy out the business of J. Louis Loose, under whom he learned the business, he had approximately 150.- 000 feet of glass. His purchase about doubled his holdings, and added the store of the Washington Floral Com- pany, on Fourteenth street. The greenhouses are located in Alex- andria, Va.. aliout five miles from the store. While he still specializes to a considerable extent in carnatoins. hav- ing as good a stock of these as can be found in this section of the country, he grows a variety of flowers on his large i-ange. For instance, he has 3,0(X» orchid plants, and he is practically the only grower of cattleyas in the vicinity. In the houses are more than 40,000 rose plants, and of other stocks, it is said : ■If it is obtainable at all, Grillbortzer will have it." He has built up his business by hon- est dealing. His ability and integrity have been recognized before — some years ago he was made president of the Florists' Club of Washington, D. C, and he has always been an active partici- pant in the affairs of that organization. He has taken great interest in the cam- paigns of the S. A. F. He is a member of the Alexandria chamber of commerce, and of the retail merchants' associa- tion. Some years ago Mr. Grillbortzer was granted membership in Alexandria- Washington Lodge of Masons, of whicli George Washington was the first master, and in the lodge room in Alexandria, the gavel he used, is still wielded to make noisy members subside. He also l>elongs to Old Dominion Commandery, Scottish Rite, and Acme Temple (Rich- mond) Order of the Mystic Shrine. Express Combination to Continue. The American railway express com- pany, a voluntary organization of the big express corporations of the coun- try for war operation under the railroad administration, will continue as a com- bination under private operation after relinquishment of government control March 1, it was announced February 3, by George C. Taylor, the president. The probability is that the American railway express will continue to exist indefinitely, as it offers opportunity for more efficient and economical operation of the various companies which com- prise it. Mr. Taylor said. It represents in the transportation of express pack- ages w-hat the United States postoffice does in the handling of the mail, he pointed out. 156 The American Florist. Feb. 7, Florists' Orif anization for Southern Illinois J. W. Ross, Centralia, 111., secretary of the pre-org:anization meeting of flo- rists of southern Illinois, to be held at tlie city hall, Centralia, February 25, at 1 :30 p. m., has addressed the fol- lowing communication to the trade in that section : "While at the carnation convention in Chicago, several of the florists of southern Illinois from Springfield and Bloomington south met together, and had a formal session at which it was decided to call a meeting of the mem- bers of the trade to meet in Centralia, February 25 for the purpose of organ- izing, one of the objects of which will be to try to standardize retail prices as near as practical. The high cost of coal, labor and supplies of all kinds used by the retail florist make it im- perative that something be done along this line. The milkmen, carpenters, plumbers, painters, coal miners and coal operators are organized. Why not the florists? "This will be the most important meet- ing for the florists of this section ever held, and we are asking you to make an extra effort to be here. It is a matter of dollars and cents to every one of us to get together. Why should one florist sell 4-inch geraniums at 15 cents, and his neighbor get 35 cents for one no better; or .$1..50 per dozen for carnations, and his neighbor be selling for $3.00, as has been the case this winter? "Let us get together and standardize prices. See every grower and every retail florist in your district, and try to get them here if possible. Please let me know if you will be able to at- tend. "Remember the date, February 25, 1920, at the city hall, Centralia, 111., one-thirty p. m." Pittsburgfh, Pa. INCEEASED DEMAND HIT.S MARKET HABD. Conditions the past week have been worse than anything that was ever ex- perienced in this district, not that the supply is smaller, for there really has been as many, if not more, flowers on the local market than usual for this season of the year, but the demand is so much larger. The orders from the smaller towns have been heavier than ever before, and high prices do not check it, as the cost is no object, so long as they receive the stock. Some of the local retailers are complaining about the high prices, but there is not a day that the wholesale houses could not clean out the transient and out-of- town trade at a much higher price than the regular buyer was billed. The wholesale houses simply take their sup- ply in the morning and divide it up among the regulars and call it a day. They are not taking on any new cus- tomers as they have their hands full trying to satisfy the ones they have. The influenza is on the increase, caus- ing a big demand for funeral flowers which can not be furnished. As a consequence, most of the retailers are mixing artificial flowers with the na- tural wherever possible. The Amer- ican Beauty shipments arriving here are so small that they are not noticed. Of the roses. Premier and Columbia, in the longer grades, still hold the lead, both in quantity and quality. Carna- tions are still small in number and of poor quality. Callas are more plenti- ful, and bring from $3 to $5 per dozen. Some very good snapdragon is arriving ing daily and sells readily at from $2 to .$4 per dozen. Jonquils, Paper Whites, tulips and freesia are more abundant and bring high prices. Sweet peas are of fine quality, but have been off crop the past week, but from all re- ports there should be plenty of them In the near future. Other seasonable flowers arriving include mignonette, calendulas, baby primroses, violets, lilac and orchids, all of which find a ready market on arrival. The trade in this district is now planning for a banner Valentine day, and from all reports, there should be enough stock to take care of it especially in violets and sweet peas, the two mo.st popular flowers for that occasion. NOTES. E. J. McCallum, president, and Hugh Boyd, auditor of the McCallum Co., are on a trip of inspection of the Cleve- land, Detroit and Cincinnati branches. At a meeting of the directors of the Mendel Corrugated Paper Box Com- pany of Oakmont, Pa.; E. J. McCallum, was elected vice-president. John C. Harris, of Harris Brothers, is confined to his bed with influenza, and at last reports he was doing nicely. The epidemic has hit the McCallum company hard, as four of them are down with the disease at the same time. M. Denver, Colo. JANU.\1{Y .SHOWS GOOD ENDING. Business during the past week was better than at any time during January. The call for both cut flowers and plants was very brisk, due to the great amount of sickness prevalent and the volume of funeral work was in ac- cordance. The weather has been ex- ceptionally good, with warm sunshiny days, but the demand for all kinds of stock exceeded the supply. NOTES. The New York Flower Store had a good window of flowering plants and baskets of sweet peas, with large ferns for a background. The American Flower Shop has been attracting attention with tastefully ar- ranged windows of cut flowers and flowering plants. Louis Kintzele has been supplying this market with excellent long-stem- med, pink, white and yellow snap- dragons. The Boldt-Liindy House of Flowers has been featuring spring plants in quantity which make an excellent dis- play. At the Alpha Floral Go's, store, there was noted attractive baskets arranged with flowering plants and Pteris Wil- soni. Iver Erickson is a new addition to the staff of the MaufC Floral Co's. Logan street greenhouses. Zeal Neff, formerly with the Bar- teldes Seed Co., is now with the Boldt- Lundy House of Flowers. Ben Boldt has been showing first- class red tulips in pans. F. D. Nassau County Horticultural Society. The monthly meeting- of the Nassau County Horticultural Society was held in Pembroke hall. Glen Cove, N. Y., January 14, President Thomas Twigg occupying the chair. John MacGregor, Maurice Fuld, Thomas Proctor, Nor- man Bruce and J. M. Brown were elected active members and 10 applica- tions were placed on file. President Twigg appointed Charles Young, Ben- jamin Sutherland and Frank Watson as judges of the monthly exhibits and their awards were as follows : Twelve carnations, Thomas Twigg; three cut poinsettias, Frank O. Johnson; 25 free- sias, Thomas Henderson. It was decided at this meeting to hold a dinner and President Twigg ap- pointed E. J. Brown, Jack Everett and Ernest Westlake a committee of three to make arrangements and set a date. Harry Goodband was elected trustee to serve for two years to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Robert Jones. Messrs. Wm. Young, Manda, Sperling, Popp and MacGregor were visitors and each made a short talk which the members enjoyed'. The ex- hibits for the next meeting will be 12 roses, mixed; 50 single violets and 12 mushrooms. Akthuk a. Cook, Cor. Sec'y- VALENTINE FLOWERS AND PLANTS. Bisque \'alentlne Kiddie with Vase for Flowers. 1920. The American Florist. 157 San Francisco. UMITKI) SUI'PLY llOLns I'ltHES l-Ilni. Triidf is in spli'iidld condition as far lis (Icm.inil Is C()noi'nie. They are doing a large amount of planting this year. \t the greenhouses of Eric James, at Elmhurst. all hands are busy on Easter stock. Many thousand roses are being grown in various designs this spring. They are all in the finest possible con- dition, and promise to be as good as in former years. All the houses contain- ing foliage plants and nephrolepis are being rapidly brought into condition. H. Plath, of the Ferneries, is supply- ing the market with a splendid lot of primulas. They are of sturdy growth and full of flower and are rneeting with ready sale. He says the out-of-town demand for ferns and other foliage plants is brisk, keeping his shipping force busy at all times. Pelicano, Rossi & Co. have their store artistically arranged with a great va- riety of foliage and flowering plants. Frank Pelicano says funeral trade has been quite heavy of late, many large designs being turned out daily. The wholesale house of J. A. Axell is a busy establishment. Shipping trade is keeping up here steadily, and shows no sign of abating. Some very flne colored freesias are being received here, which are docldeilly popular. The Western lOvergreen Company is handling a fine lot of Acacia Gaileyaua and flowering eucalyptus in variety. They report a good demand for these spring flowers. The c;ill for asparagus is far ahead of the supply. .lolin ('arbone. the orchid spetMalist at Herkcley, is cutting a large crop of cat- tleyas daily for this market. All his plants are in vigorous growth, showing Mr. Carbone's skill as a grower. J.VMKS T. LYNCir. State Florists' Association of Indiana. The monthly meeting of the State Florists' Association of Indiana was held at Indianapolis. February ,'{, Her- man Junge. of tile .Smith & Young Co., of that city, presiding in the absence of President Anders Rasmussen. of New .Albanj- and the vice-president. Mr. The Late James Gurney, Sr. See Obituary, Issue of .January 31, Page 109. Jung paved the way for active work in the entertainment of delegates to the meeting of the Florists' Telegraph De- livery Association at the Indiana cap- ital next fall by naming Irwin Berter- mann chairman of the local committee with instructions to appoint his col- leagues, and the social features of the fall meeting will be given attention as soon as this committee can be organ- ized in the near future. The following were admitted to mem- bership in the state association : William Julius. Jeffersonville; Adam Scheidler, Muncie, and Clarence H. Hirth, Indian- apolis. Other names were jiassed to be acted upon at the next meeting. Secretary Oliver E. .Steinkamp was authorized to take up with F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, the question of a special meeting to be held in that city in February. If the association's mem- bers there find it convenient to receive the visitors at their ranges at that time, the trip will probably be made as the .seedling carnations are reported to be in unusually fine condition. If held, this special meeting will take the place of the regular March gathering. M. E. C. Zanbsville, O. — The Muskingum County Horticultural Society has elected officers for 1920 as follows : Max Mc- Cann, president: R. Y. White, vice- president; W. J. Ferguson, secretary: J. M. Moore, treasurer. OBITUARY. Mrs. Eliza Stelncke. Mrs. Eliza .Steincke. widow of the late A. W. Steincke. clied at her home, 2-l,'50 Fort street west, Detroit Mich., January 30, at the age of 81 years. Mrs. Steincke established the florist business near the entrance of Wood- mere cemetery over 40 years ago. Here she and her husband labored hard, and succeeded in building up a large busi- ness with patrons from all parts of the city. Mrs. Steincke was born in Germany, and there she acquired in her child- hood the inherent love of flowers that followed her through life in the culti- vation and arrangement of them. A few years ago, she relinquished the active management of the business, which was acquired by her son. John H. Warncke, whose father was Mrs. Steincke's first husband; she, however, still persisted up to a short time ago, in assisting in the work of the store. Mrs. Steincke was possessed of a kindly disposition that won her many friends, and her industry and devotion to her life's work, were well known to the local trade and thousands of patrons. She is survived by her son, John H. Warncke, and stepsons, Charles and Joseph. The funeral was held Monday afternoon, February 2, from her late home. Services were held at St. Stephanus Lutheran church. The local trade was well represented, and the floral emblems were many and beautiful, testifying the high esteem in which she was held. Interment was in Woodmere cemetery. J. F. S. W. Franlc Jones. W. Frank Jones, for all years in the seed business at Hartford. Conn., died at St. Petersburg, Fla., January 26, the cause of death being angina pectoris. He had been spending the winter in the south as had been his custom for many years and news of his sudden demise was a great shock to many friends. Mr. Jones was born in Meriden, Conn., in 1852, but at an early age moved to Chester, locating soon after in Hartford where he received his edu- cation in the public schools. As a boy, he was employed by R. D. Hawley in the seed business, eventually becom- ing one of the partners in the business, conducted at the time of his death as Cadwell & Jones, having occupied the same location for half a century. Samuel Cape. Samuel Cape, well known florist of Pittsburgh, Pa., died at St. Margaret's hospital, in that city. January 31, after two days' illness of doiible pneumonia, age 34 years. The deceased had been in the florist business for several years and at the time of his death conducted an establishment at 40th street and But- ler avenue, where he made his home. He was born in Pittsburgh and the greater part of his life had been spent in that city. He is survived by three brothers and three sisters. WoBUBN, M.4^s. — C. B. Johnson has replaced two old houses with one mod- ern structure. Bllwood City, Pa. — The Hennon Floral Co., of New Castle, will open a branch store in the Chamber of Com- merce block on Fifth street in the near future. Dallas, Tex. — The Lang Floral & Nursery Co. has increased its capital stock from $70,000 to .$21)0,000. Addi- tional land will be purchased and ca- pacity of the range increased. 158 The American Florist. Feb. 7, TheMerican Florist Established 1885. Subscription. United Stales and Mexico, S1.60 a year; Cauada $i.O0; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. When sending us cljange of address alvvav send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue The American Florist has accepted only trade advenisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVER CONTEXTS. The retail trade (illus.) 149 — Valentine plants and flowers 149 — Next week in the flower shop 150 — Initiative 151 — Store interiors 152 — Reminder system for anniversaries. . .152 Washington rulings and regulations. ... 153 Society of American Florists 154 Oenerosity of purpose 154 New Yorh wholesalers (illus.) 155 n. G. Grillbortzer (portrait) 165 Express combination to continue 155 Florists' organization for southern 111. ..156 Denver * 156 Nassau County Hort. Society 156 San Francisco 157 State Florists' Ass'n. of Indiana 157 The late James Gurney, Sr. (portrait) .. 157 Obituary 157 — Mrs. Eliza Steincke 157 — "W. Frank Jones 157 — Samuel Cape 157 American Rose Society 158 Prohibition of plant auction dumping.. 158 Illinois state Quarantine 158 Violets for St. Valentine's day 158 Milwaukee 160 Buffalo 100 Columbus 160 Kansas City 161 Detroit : 161 Morristown, N. J. Florists' Society 162 Mashville 163 Chicago 164 Allied Floral Ass'n r.f Illinois 168 Cincinnati .168 Seattle .168 Evansville. Ind. .168 Philadelphia 172 New York 174 The seed trade 182 —Onion sets 182 . — Danish guarantee of root crop seeds.. 182 — Philadelphia seed trade 182 Market gardeners 188 — Sweet potato variety classification ... .188 The nursery trade 190 — New England Nurseymen's Ass'n 190 ^Trinity trees 190 —Pine studies 190 LixsEED oil lias nearly trebled in price .since before the war auil is now at the highest figure on record. .$1.77 per g-:il- lon. Pi.owER Tax. — Retail sales of plants and cm flowers will be taxed under a bill before the house of representatives, for details of ■which see "Wasliington Rulings and Regulations" elsewhere in this issue. Motor trucks valued at $80,000,000 saved from the wreckage of war, to- gether with vast quantities of material no longer needed by the war depart- ment will soon be employed in highway work throughout the United States. The Belgian window glass output is now running about 10,000,000 to 10,- 1)00.000 square feet a month, about one- half of the pre-war figure. Labor costs l.'iO per cent more with further advances expected. None of the product is being shipped to the United States. American Rose Society. DEPARTMENT OF REGISTRATION. The following registrations of varie- ties of roses have been approved by the registration committee of the American Rose Society, and unless ol^jections are received in the secretary's office within three weeks of the publication of this notice,' the registration will become per- manent. Name: Doctor Huey. Class: H. W. Parentage: Ethel x Gruss an Teplitz. Description : Habit of plant, climber; character of foliage, good; freedom of growth and hardiness, good; flower large semi-double, dark maroon in color. A free flowering variety with good last- ing qualities. Introduced by George C. Thomas. Jr., Chestnut Hill, Fa. Name : Bloomfield Progress. Class : H. T. Parentage : Mary, Countess of Ilchester x General MacArthur. De- scription : A strong-growing, bushy plant with red double flowers of strong fragrance; petalage. over ,50; freedom of liloom and lasting quality, very good. This rose is similar to General Mac- Arthur, but differs in habit, size and form of flower, having superior quali- ties, as it holds the center better and is larger than General MacArthur in hot weather. Introduced by George C. Thomas, Jr. Name : Bloomfield Abundance. Class : H. W. Parentage : Sylvia x Dorothy Page Roberts. Description : A bushy- plant three to six feet in height with dark green glossy foliage, not suscepti- ble to mildew; flowers, salmon pink, double, produced singly and in sprays. This rose is similar to-Cecile Brunner. but is hardier and of a larger bloom. Introduced by George C. Thomas, Jr, Name: Bloomfield Perpetual. Class; H. P. Parentage : Iceberg x Frau Karl Druschki. Description : Habit of growth, bushy, three to five feet in height with good green foliage: flowers, white, single, resembling Cherokee; a very free-flowering variety with good keeping qualities. The rose is similar to the Cherokee in flower, hut differs in having a Ijiishy growth, which is hardy in Philadelphia, and blooms until No- vember. Introduced by George C. Thomas, Jr. Trades Association. — British Horticul- tural Advertiser. [Why not enact the same law with reference to the American bulb shiii- ments. — Ed. Aaiericax' Florist.] Violets for St. Valentine's Day. Rhinebeck. N. Y.. February 4. — There will be a fair crop of good violets for St. Valentine's day. Most of the pick has already been sold to the retail trade at $2.00 to $2..oO. The demand is strong. Prohibition of Plant Auction Dumping:. The general secretary of the Horticul- tural Trades Association is informed from the Hague that the queen signed the new decree absolutely prohibiting the exportation of Dutch plants for the purposes of auction sales iti this coun- try. This new law will come into op- eration January 10. After that date, auctions of Dutch plants will be impos- sible in the United Kingdom, because every Dutch exporter will have to sign a contract that his plants are intended for a bonaflde English buyer, and not for auction sales; otherwise no gov^ern- ment license will be granted him. The contract provides a heavy penalty against the Dutch exporter who breaks this law, and further export licenses will be refused to him. The Holland Plant Exporters' Asso- ciation, to whose strenuous efforts in alliance with the Horticultural Trades Association the new law is due. has asked to be informed of any auctions of Dutch plants in England after the date in question, so that penal pro- ceedings may be taken. The secretary of the Horticultural Trades Association has written to the Holland association, thanking them for their efforts in speeding up the passage of this new law. as requested by the Horticultural Illinois Plant Quarantine. Referring to the quarantine against corn, broom corn, celery, dahlias, chrys- anthemums, gladioli and geraniums, grown in the states of Maine, New Hamp.sliire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New York, on account of infestation by the European corn borer, effective in Illinois after Janu- ary 20, 1920 by proclamation of Gover- nor Lowden. mention of which was made in our issue of January 17. page 10. P. A. Glenn, chief inspector of the state department of agriculture. Urbana, says the proclamation applies to all portions of the plants of dahlias, chrysanthe- mums, gladioli and geraniums, except the seeds. Although Illinois does not have .iiirisdiction over the shipments be- tween other states, persons in Illinois who receive shipments originating in the states quarantined, will be liable to penalty under Section 10 of the plant inspection act. Club Meetings Next Week. [Secretaries of clubs and societies are re- quested to send notice of change in time, place and date of meeting.] Baltimore. Md.. February 9. 8 p. m. — Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Baltimore at Royal -Arcanum hall, 18 Saratoga street. Robert E. Peterson, secretary. 934 East Pres- ton street, Baltimore. Chicago, February 11, 8 p. m. — Garden- ers' and Florists Union 10.615. at 232 North Clark street. Louis Heidtmann. secretary. 4063 Pulton street. Chicago. Davenport, la., February 12. 8 p. ni, — Tri- City Florists' Club at home of member. AVilliain Knees, Jr., secretary, Moline. 111. Detroit, Midi,, February 11, 8 p. m, — De- troit Florists' Club at Hotel Statler. Harry Taylor, secretary, Detroit, Hartford, Conn., February 13, 8 p. in. — Connecticut Horticultural Society at county building. Alfred Dixon, secretary, Wethers- (ield. Conn. Hartford. Conn.. February 10. 8 p. ui. — Hartford Florists' Club. George Marchant, secretary. 13 Huntington street, Hartford. Knoxville, Tenn,, February 10, 7:30 p. m. — Knoxville Florists' Society at store of member. Robert E. Mapes, secretary. Box 116, Knoxville. I-a Crosse, Wis.. February 13, 8 p. m. — Associated Florists of La Crosse at the Flower Shop. L. E. Metcalf, secretary. 501 Main street, La Crosse. Lenox, Mass,, February 11, 7:30 p. m. — I>enox Horticultural Society at town hall. Henry Heerenians. secretary, l^enox. I-ouisville, Ky., February 11. 8 p. m. — Kentucky Society of Florists at Y. M. H. A. hall. Joseph Abele. secretary. Louisville. Madison, N. .J,, February 11, 8 p, m. — Mottis County Gardeners' and Florists' So- ciety at Masonic hall. Edward Reagan, sec- retary, Morristown. Newark, N. .!., February 12. 8:30 p. ni.^ Esses County Florists' Club at Roever's hall. David Murphy, secretary, 181 Clinton street, Irvington, N. J. Newport, R, I,, February 12, 8 p, ni. — Newport Horticultural Society at Music hall. Fred P. Webber, secretary, Nelvtlle. R. I. New YorU. February 9, 8 p, m. — New York Florists' Club at Engineering building, 33 West 39th street. John Young, secretary. 1170 Broadway. New York. New York, February 11. 8:30 p. ni. — Greek- American Florists' Association at 119 East 23rd street. C. P. Thomas, secretary. 58 West 2Sth street. New York. New York, February 14, 4:30 p. ni. — Hor- ticultural Society of New York at American Museum of Natural History. George V. Nash, secretar.v. Bronx Park. New York City. Rochester, N. Y., February 13, 8 p, m. — Rochester Florists' Association at 95 East Main street. A. H. Seeker, secretary. 357 Linden street. Rochester. Seattle, Wash., February 10. 8 p. ni, — Seattle Florists' Club at Henry building. Thomas Wvlie. secretary. Holly street. Seattle. Spriniffleld, 0„ February 9, 7:30 p. m.— Springfield Florists' Club at various places. .\rthur Leedle. secretary. Springfield. St. I,oui8. Mo., February 12. 2 p. m, — St. Louis Florists' Club. No regular meeting ■Jilace. J. J. Beneke, secretary, 3648 Hum- phrey street. St. Louis. Toronto, Ont,. February 9, 8 p, ni. — Toronto Retail Florists' Club at Dunlop'3 hall. H. W. James, secretary. 10 Adelaide street, Toronto. 19:20. The American Florist. 159 Wants, For Sale, Etc. Small Type, 12 Cents Ptr Line, Each Insertion. Display, M,50 Pir bingle Column Inch, Each insertion. These prices aie nct,cash with order. For Plant Advs., See Ready R<.ference Section. \VhLTe ;iiiswiTS lire tobi> luuileii frum tlilsuQlce euoioso lucouts extra tu cover postugo. etc. .'«ltun' -l,%*. 4* It Anirrienii l''lnrlNt, Situntlou \\ iiiiteil — To take entire charge by .i practical grower of cut flowers ami plants: excellent cre- dentials: when writing state wages, etc. .Address Key •157. rare Americnn Florist. SItiiiiftoti W iiiifcfl — .\s garden su- perlnteiuleiu in private establishment: 18 years' experience in all branches; excellent testimonials; state wages etc.. in Hr.st letter. E. Batchelor. Uli .Marion F'laee. .Akron. Ohio Hel|i W niiteil — .\ practical florist: permiint-ni imsitinn. .\ddrjess Thf lll*crvie« Cemetery Co.. 't:tril iiiid lliirkef SIm. W iliiiiiiKtoti. Del. Help Wanted — An active boy or young man, that has had some ex- perience in a retail store. Address ,\. F, 1''.. €*nre .\nierienn Florist. .-,7 \\'. l'7th St., New York. For Snle^Greenhouse and nursery. Government irrigation project; six acres: fine location: new l)uildings: fully equipped; no competition; good reason for selling; easy terms. Address itiipert i'lornl Co.. Rupert, Idaho. For Sale — Greenhouse business, oper- ating, paying well, all new stock grow- ing, six acres land; space under glass 63x150 ft., insured, all equipment new; splendid field for business: nearest competitor one hundred miles. Address IT. H. Rotlie, Moultrie, Ga. TREASl'RY DEPARTMENT. Super- vising Architect's Offlce, Washington. D. C, January 26, 1920. SEALED PRO- POSALS will be received in this offlce until 10 a. m.. February 17. 1920. and then opened, for planting on the grounds around the Post Office at Charles City. Iowa, in accordance with the snecifications. copies of wliich as well as copies of the approach plan may be had at this offlce. in the dis- cretion of the Supervising Architect. Jas. A. Wetmore, Acting Supervising Architect. FOR SALE On account of other interests will sell florist and seed business. »!sl«blished over 20 years, practically for the cost of tixtures. A good opportunity for a live man or lady. Close to New York City. Correspondence solicited. Address Key 451. care American Florist. HELP WANTED One expert assistant orchid grower and one expert assistant rose grower. Location, Indiana. Address Key 453, care American Florist. Help Wanted Florist for all around greenhouse work. Wages $30 per week. Apply JOHN A. MICHAL 7045 Stony Island Ave.. CHICAGO HELP WANTED. IC.xpiTionceii (tarJcii^r: also uii ussislunl ^ar- derier. Uood puslilons iind plenty or hidp lo assist with ilic work in a lar^e iruci> Kariien. Write full cvpiTlenci- in (Irst leltir. .\ddii's> C. F. APPLEGATE. Superintendent Mt. Pleasant State Hospital, MT. PLEASANT, lA. Help Wanted Married man who understands growini; oriia- nientfal nursery stock; also married man for propa- gatinj; urnamentnl nursery sto-k. Opportunity fo- advancement in either position. State a^e, experience, salary expected, etc, in first letter. Key 459, care American Florist. Help Wanted Gardener for country plact* on Fox River nenr v Itiin, 111 ; first class, all-year position, six -room house, to one \\ho thoroujzhly und**rs'ands flowers and veserables. Address, statinjr references and experience. JOHN F. JELKE 759 So. Washtenaw Ave., CHICAGO SITUZITIOM VVAMTED Expert Saleslady, Designer, Etc., Is desirous of securing a posiiion in an up-to- date Chicjifio retail store. Salary expected. %ih per week, with chance for advancement. Key 458, care American Florist. MANAGER VVAMTED Experienced man to take entire cliarge of trial seed farm near Philadelpbia; capable of growing flower and vegetable plants under glass and in the field; also of shipping same. State age, experience atjd wages. 80x1296, Philadelphia, Pa. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiis OFFICIAL S. A. F. m. S Shipping Labels m 1 ^ i s I Ac'ual size of leaf 3%x5M lDChe!> I FOR Ctrr FLOWERS: in two colors ^_ B euiunied mper; .vour card, etc., in ■ black and Viif adopted bv the S. A. P. I inrfd. Prices; Per500,^.35; per 1000, ^ $5.00. Samples on request. Electro of I leaf, postpaid, $2.00. Cash with order. a I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. % ■ 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO B i a Mmtwmimmiiimiiiit'aiximmmwmmiigsi For »ale $50,000 buys a modern carnation range near Chicago, including fine residence and several acres of land. Possession now or in the spring. $10,000 cash and balance on easy terms. Address Key 446, care American Florist. ^•{•^4*^*{**S*^*{*^4*^^4* 4* 4* 4*^4*4*4*4*4*^4*4*4**i*4*4'^4*4**i**i**{* 4**1* 4*^4* 4* 4*^4*^4*^4*^4* 4* 4*^ PLANT STOCK * OF ALL KINDS Needed Promptly TO FILL THE VACANT BENCHES I CLEARED OF CHRYSANTHEMUMS AND HOLIDAY PLANTS MAIL YOUR AD TODAY AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago 160 The American Florist. Feb. 7, Milwaukee, Wis. SHORT SUPPLY STILL FELT. Since our last report a fortnight ago, market conditions liave changed for the worse. While, with the addition of more sunshine and more moderate weather, the supply in some lines in- creased, still the ever increasing de- mand has more than offset the differ- ence. Roses and carnations still are on the short side, and with prices up, the daily cut of sweet peas and bulbous stock saved the day for many a re- tailer. Calendulas are more plentiful and sell well. Stevia, which around the recent holiday was an eye-sore and moved slowly at low prices, is gradually diminishing and bringing fancy figures. Wliile we are pleased to report that the influenza epidemic is on the decline, and has not caused as many deaths as in 1918, still the amount of funeral work is simply astonishing. While a great many artificial flowers are being used, due to the inability of securing fresh flowers, we have heard of retailers who lost quite a bit of trade due to this fact. JS'OTES. We greatly regret to report the death of Mrs. Oscar Golin which occurred January 20, at the age of 25 years, af- ter a week's illness of influenza and pneumonia. Mr. Golin has charge of the decorating department of the A. F. Keelner Co.. which firm he has served faithfully for over 10 years. We ex- tend our sincere sympathy. In spite of the fact that a good many of the' local craft were on the sick list, the midwiuter dancing party of the florists' club, held January 2J1. was a great success. George Asmus and wife and Allie Zech. of Chicago, came up for the occasion. With an enormous lot of funeral orders of late, the force of the A. F. Kellner Co. dwindled down to one man, all the rest being on the sick list the greater part of last week. Edward J. Hamme, who was serious- ly in.iured. December 20. while not completely recovered, manages to be around and tend to the rush of work which is a daily occurrence. Miss M. Skinner, who conducts a flower store at 401 Eleventh avenue, had the misfortune to break an arm last week. The regular florists' club meeting will be held Thursday, February 5, at 8 :.'V) p. m. E. O. * Buffalo, N. Y. JANUARY CLOSES WITH GOOD REC:ORD. January made a terrific ending as far as weather and business were concerned with trade for the period about as good as in any corresponding month in many years. Social functions were in full sway and this activity will continue until Lent. Prices continue high with few complaints as the stock is very good. The only item upon which there is a question is carnations, quotations on many offerings being excessive. Roses, lily of the valley and freesias are good sellers. Bulbous stock is com- ing in well and will help to relieve the monotony as primulas, cyclamens and a few azaleas about complete the plant list, so that tulips, hyacinths and jon- quils will be welcomed. NOTES. W. J. Palmer & Son have been show- ing some attractively trimmed plants in their store which met with ready sale. L,. H. Neubeck has been featur- ing a nice lot of cyclamens and free- Bias, whUe Stroh's have been fortunate In having enough carnations for all re- qviirements even during the dark weather. As Valentine's day comes on Satur- day this year, there should be excellent business and the trade is making full preparations to handle It. E. A. Slattery will be one of the speakers at the meeting of the state Buy Cannas now. There is no surplus of Canna Roots this season. We divide from clumps same day order is received, insuring fresh plump roots, with two or three eyes. p^^. j^^^ p^^, ^qqq Alphonse Bouvier, deep cardinal, 5 to 6 ft $ 3.50 $30.00 Beaute Poitevine, bright crimson scarlet, 3 1/^ to 4 ft 3.50 30.00 City of Portland, deep glowing pink, 3% ft 10.00 90.00 Crimson Redder, dazzling scarlet, SVz ft 3.50 30.00 David Hariini, bright scarlet, flower, bronze, foliage, 4 ft 3.50 30.00 Duke of Marlborough, rich crimson maroon, 5 ft ... . 3.50 30.00 Florence Vaughan, yellow dotted red, 4 ft 3.50 30.00 Gustave Gunipfer, clear lemon yellow, 4% ft 4.50 40.00 Hungaria, clear rose pink, 3% to 4 ft 6.00 50.00 Julius Koch, blood red, 3 ft 4.50 40.00 King Humbert, standard bronze leaf, 4 to 4^^ ft. . . . 5.00 45.00 Long Branch, crimson bordered yellow, 5 ft 5.00 45.00 Mad. Crozy, rosy scarlet, gilt edge, 3 1/2 ft 4.00 35.00 Meteor, the one best red, large flower, 4 ft 4.50 40.00 Mrs. Alfred Conard, silvery pink, 4 ft 13.00 100.00 Mrs. Kate Gray, orange shaded carmine, 6 ft 4.00 3.5.00 Orange Beddcr, "Tango tints" (orange and tan) 4 to 5 ft 5.00 40.00 Papa Nardy, deep carmine rose, 4 ft .5.00 40.00 Prince Wild, rich crimson, 4 ft 4.00 35.00 Queen Charlotte, scarlet bordered yellow, 3 Vg ft 5.00 45.00 Richard Wallace, canary yellow, 5 ft 4.50 40.00 federation during farmers' week at Utica. S. A. Anderson's staff enjoyed a dancing party January 31. All credit is due "Jimmie" for the catering. Robert Scott has been shipping tine daffodils to both eastern and western markets. D. J. Scott is sending some excellent mignonette and calendulas to this mar- ket. Jerry Brookins & Son are cutting fine sweet peas as usual. Visitors : Stephen Green and M. Greenlaw of Philadelphia, Pa. Bison. High Oams •I i I THE STORRS S HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio I * T |iiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiuiiiiiiiuiiiuiiii!iiiniiiiiiuiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii| 1 Robert Craig Co PALMS 1 and Novelties in l>ecorative Plants. I Market and 49ih Sis., Philadelphia, Pa. | aiiniiiimninmjiiimiimiiniiiiiiii""'iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinimiiiiiiiiiimuiillliiB Geraniums Im^ls. Everything sold until hitler part of March. S. A. Nuttanil Buchner....S20.00 per 1000 Rlcard and Poitevine. 35.00 per 1000 Orders for Ricard alone, at 30.C0 per 1000 ALBERT M. HERR, uncaster. pa. pus of the Ohio State University. Mat- ters of laws relative to horticulture in Ohio were discussed and several recom- mendations were made. Frame C. Brown, of Worthington, was elected president; W. W. Ellenwood, vice presi- dent; R. B. Cruickshank, Columbus, re- elected secretary, and Paul Thayer, treasurer. The executive committee for the coming year consists of Professor Wendell Paddock, V. H. Davis, H. J. Speaks and U. T. Cok. A big formal dance of the local rotary club was held at the Deshler hotel re- cently, when flowers were used in pro- fusion in the decorative plan. More than 600 red carnations, which were quite scarce, were secured for the occa- sion. T. J. Ijudwig had charge of the arrangement. J. W. L. Columbus, 0. SUPPLY LIMITED BUT TRADE GOOD. Business in this city and central Ohio has been quite brisk during the past week. Flowers are rather scarce, al- though most of the shops have been able to get sufficient to take care of their demands. Some scarcity is re- ported in certain varieties, but this is not serious at the present time. The big feature has been funeral work, which is quite active. Social events are not as numerous as formerly, al- though there are quite a few small parties. Illness is causing quite a de- mand for flowers also. Generally speak- ing, the market is in good shape and future prospects are considered bright. Roses are still in extra good demand and the supplies are limited. They are principally Russell. Columbia. Ophelia and Sunburst, and sell from $8 to .$12 per dozen. Sweet peas are steady, and the supply is slightly better. They sell •from 75 cents to .$1.50 per bunch. Car- nations are quite scarce, and prices are high. The better varieties sell in the neighborhood of .$3 per dozen. Violets are also in excellent demand, selling around .$2 per bunch. The supply is fairly good and the quality excellent. Spring flowers, such as jonquils and tulips, are also coming in and find a ready sale. Plants are moving well. The available supply is easily disposed of at good prices. They are mostly primroses and cyclamens. Greens are plentiful. NOTES. The annual meeting of the Ohio Hor- ticultural Society was held recently in the horticultural building on the cam- IX)NDON, Oxtj — F. J. Gammage is tak- ing a four-year course in horticulture at the University of Illinois. MoBEaiLY, Mo. — Harry V. Estill, of the Estill Floral Co., a resident of this city for 35 years, died suddenly December 4, age 64 years. Westfieu). N. J. — J. Melville Mc- Ewen. formerly with C. P. Mueller, Wichita. Kan., has purchased three and one-half acres of land and 14 houses from W. B. Woodruff and will conduct a landscape and florist busi- ness, under the name of McEwan- Taylor, Inc. 1920. The American Florist. 161 Burpee's Sweet peas Burpee is recognized as American headquar- ters for Sweet Peas. The Burpee Sweet Peas are grown on our Floradale Farm in Califor- nia and we believe our stocks are unsurpassed. Buy your Sweet Pea Seed for outdoor plant- ing now. Write for a free copy of Burpee's Blue List, our catalog to Florists. W. Atlee Burpee Co. Seed Growers, Philadelphia Kansas City, Mo. SUPPLY SOMEWHAT INCREASED. The supply of stock (hiring the past week was limited, although a slight iu- crease was noticeable the last days, due to full sunlight and higher tempera- tures. Roses, especially IVIrs. Russell and Columbia showed improvement in supply with prices ranging from o5 to 40 cents, while Ophelia ran from 25 to 3.") cents, and the quality in all cases was good. Carnations showed an in- crease also and were very good prop- erty, moving at 12 cents wholesale, and are filling the big end of the demand. Sweet peas were considerably more plentiful and of extra good form, con- sidering the long period of dark weath- er. Both yellow and white nar- cissi are off crop and their shortage is felt as they shouldered much of the cheaper grade of work. Lily of the valley is quite plentiful. Stevia is very scarce. Pot plants of all seasonable varieties are moving faster than usual and are often taken as substitutes for cut flowers when the latter are not available. E. J. B. Detroit, Mich. STOCK SCARCE AND HIGH IN PRICE. The outstanding features of the local trade at present consist of a great scarcity of flowers of any kind and a corresponding increased call for them with the inevitable high prices ■which, however, are becoming quite natural, and with most patrons, endured w-ith complacency. The epidemic of influ- enza is responsible for most of the funeral work, and the call for plants for the victims who survive. Many florists and their employes are down with the malady, but so far no fatali- ties are reported. Among those afilicted CHRYSANTHEMUM NOVELTIES Distinct and Meritorious THE BEST OF STANDARD KINDS Either Large-Flowering or Pompons OUR TRADE LISTS have been mailed. Those falling to receive a copy will be supplied upon request. ELMER D. SMITH & CO., Adrian, Mich. Mention the American Florist when writing are Robert Rahaley, A. Sylvester, P. Reuss, Harry Taylor, Mrs. Gray, John Berlin and Norman Sullivan. J. J. Karins and J. P. McCarty, of Philadel- phia are at the Hotel Statler, also vic- tims. Their recovery is sure accord- ing to latest reports. J. F. S. Mttncie, Inb. — R. C. Bock has pur- chased the Rockey greenhouses and opened a retail store. BOUVARDIA There is always a shortage in Bouvardias. Why not order now? Single white, single pink, single red. Per 100 Per 1000 2 inch pots $7.50 $6500 2H inch pots 8.00 70.00 April delivery. CXI TTRftlT 325 BuUeUn Building. . V, riAVy^Tll, PHUAD ELPHIA, PA. Pekin, III. — George A. Kuhl is plan- ning a trip to Tampa. Fla., via New Or- leans, on a vacation. 162 The American Florist. Feb. 7, GLADIOLIS BILBS Standard Varieties ,y,..c;'j'^\p AMKRICA. Soft pink $27.50 $30.00 BRENCHLEVENSIS. Deep scarlet 22.00 25.00 EUROPA. Best and larg-est white 07.50 75.00 CHICAGO WHITE. Early ivhite 30.00 35.00 FRANCIS KING. Orange scarlet 25.00 28.00 GLORY OF HOLLAND. Fine wlute . 45.00 50.00 HALLEY. Early salmonj 32.00 35.00 MRS. FRANlv PENDLETON. Pink, reil blotch. 45.00 50.00 NIAGAJIA. Soft yellow 40.0O 45.00 PANAMA. Beautiful rose 40.00 45.00 PEACE, ^Vhitc, shaded blue 35.00 40.00 SCHWABBN. Best yellow 55.00 60.00 WAR. Blood red 55.00 60.00 WILLY AVIGMAN. AVhite, pink blotch 45.00 50.00 YELLOW HAMMER. Yellow 1-1%",: $4 100. MRS. WATT. AVIne red 50.00 IDA VAN. Deep salmon red 25.00 30.00 ARIZONA. Pink with maroou 25.00 30.00 MISS LUCILLE, Soft light shell pink or lavender 25.00 27.50 IvUNDERDI GLORl. Cream pink, crimson striped 45.00 50.00 PINK BEAUTY. Rose pink 45.00 .50.00 AUGUSTA. AVhite 27 ..".O 30.00 PINK PERFECTION. Beautiful pink 40.00 50.00 ANNIE AVIGMANl Yellow, red blotch 30.00 PBIMULINUS HYBRIDS. 1-1%, $18.00 22..'.0 25.00 FLORISTS' MIXTURE. Very good 15.00 20.00 Novelties New and Scarce Varieties Per 100 1%" Up lya" Up GOLDEN WEST. Orange scarlet $10,00 GOLIATH, Dark violet, very large; improve- ment on Empress of India 10.00 JOFFRE. Brick red; large flower 12.00 N YSIPH. AVhitc; large flower 10.00 ftUEEN OF WHITES. ^Vhite 15.00 STELLA. Light red; yellow blotch 10.00 VON' BINSSING. Deep pink: dark blotch 12.00 MARY FENNEL. Light lavender $10.00 15.00 PRIDE OF GOSHEN. Flesh pink 8.00 SUMER BEAUTY. Distinct pink 12.00 EVALINE. Smoky violet 8.00 GOLDEN KING. Bright yellow, crimson blotch 8.00 GEORGE PAUL. Large maroon 6.00 7,00 ROSEBUD. Beautiful rose 8.00 BERKSHIRE. Delicate pink 8.00 BALTIMORE. Salmon, cream markings 8.00 ROCHESTER WHITE. White 6.00 MASTER WIETSE. Dark violet. 1-114, $4 100 PRIMULINUS ROANOKE. Large, rich yellow. 4.00 5.00 WRITE FOR PRICES ON CANNAS. ' Watch Us Grow." American Bulb Co. 172 North Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Morrlstown, N. J,, Florists' Society. ANNUAL DINNER GRByVT SUCCESS. The twenty-fourth annual dinnei- of the Morris County Gardeners' and Flo- rists' Society held at the Mansion house. Morristown, N. J., on tlie evening of January 28. was .'i most enjoyable affair. This society is notad for the large num- ber of good growers in its membership, for its fine autumn exiiibitions. and also, for its good dinners that are always . made interesting Vjy addresses of lead- ing < citizens, not connected with the business, but who sliow a fine appre- ciation of the work of the organization. The Morristown Daily Record, a live paper, gave the dinner a column and a half in its issue of January 2!>. Ex- tracts follow : "The fine work being done by the society was touched upon by the va- rious guests, who praiseil the cu-gnniza- tion for its activities. The keynote was struck by County Collector George W. Downs, when he quoted from an ad- dress given just a year ago to the so- ciety by the late Dr. Britton D. Evans, in which the famous alienist said the florists were doing a humanitarian work in trying to relieve the sufferings of others. "The origin of the slogan, 'Say it With Flowers.' was told by Charles H. Totty. of Madison, former president of the Society of American Florists. "A. F. Faulkner, an eastern repre- sentative of THE AMERICAN FLORIST, the representative paper of the florists. urged that there should be a greater study of flowers in the schools by the young people. The florists' trade is as good as any other class, and possibly better tlian some, "Edward Reagan, one of the 'hardy perennials,' who has been secretary of the organization for many years, and with three of the other active veterans, has not missed a banquet, told of the ir"owth of the society. It has grown .■steadily and consistently, and not spas- modically, and today it lias about T."> members. It is appreciated, Mr. Reagan s.aid, by the people of the community, their employers and the press, "Tlie annual flower show this year was started without a dollar, the money made in the last couple of years having been donated to the American Red Cross, but the public responded, and it went through successfully, the secre- tary said. They had a good show, that cleared expenses and resulted in a neat little sum being acquired. If continued on the same lines, Mr. Reagan predicteil that it would go on year after year. "The florists helped put Morris Coun- ty on the map, said County Collector Downs, for their products are kuowu in all sections of the country, and it is the best county in tlie state, "The society is a necessity to tlie town and county. Prosecutor John M. Mills stated, and all are proud of it. The county started out to be a residen- tial community, and it is as necessary to cater to the influx of monied people, as it is necessary to have manufactur- ing. Nothing can be complete without flowers, he said, and the efforts of these men are to be beneficial to all, and not alone to those on whose private estate the flowers are raised. If all the people were engaged in as helpful an industry as the florists, there would be no need for proliihition, he said. "William H. Duckham. of the Duck- ham-Pierson Company of Madison; Louis A. Noe, of Noe & Ruzicka of Madison: Alderman Charles W. Bodine, representing the town; Dr. Marcus W. Curry, temporary rhedical superintend- ent of the state hospital at Morris Plains; W. R. Dudley of Madison, and William P, O'Niell, of The Record, also spoke," President Samuel Golden presided, and introduced tlie chairman, Frank H. Traendly. of New York. As the latter was obliged to leave early. Arthur Her- rington, of Madison, presided at the latter part of the gathering. Edward W. Bowton, who might easily be taken for a professional entertainer, created great merriment with his clever imper- sonations and songs. Anthony Sailor entertained with his violin, and Fred Boniface and George Babbitt showed fine vocal talent in solos. Norman Zeck accompanied on the piano. The tables were handsomely decorated with cut flowers and flowering plants. In- cluding guests, about one hundred were in attendance. Among the guests not previously mentioned were Eugene Dail- ledouze of Brooklyn, N. Y,; Harry Bald- win, Mamaroneck, N. Y.; W. A. Sper- ling, and S. Salzeberger, New York. The menu was all that could be desired and at the conclusion an ovation was given the host. John C. Sweeney, and all joined in singing "for he's a jolly good fellow." The gathering closed with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne." In looking over the map of New Jer- sey, you should find Morristown in large type. A. F. F. White Hall, III. — Samuel Rimbey has disposed of his range here to M. Harding, formerly of Erie. Pa. Toronto, Ont. — J. J. Higgens has moved to more commodious quarters at 27.H Yonge street, next to Massey hall. RocKFORD, Ii.i.. — Swan Peterson, a lu-omineut grower of this city, has pur- chased the flower store of Cherry & Co.. 127 North Main street. SpRiN(iriELU. III. — A greenhouse for the protection of summer plants and the production of cut flowers and plants for use by the state is now under con- struction at First and Monroe streets. Porter Sullivan. superintendent of grounds, will be in charge. w:>u. The American Florist. 163 The holiday demand has undoubtedly depleted your supply of Prepared Foliages and Artificial Flowers. Now Is the Time to stock Up for I920 Magnolia Leaves — Cycas — Evergreens SPECIAL PRICES ON ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS Per 100 WAXED ROSES, white, pink, yellow $2.50 WAXED CARNATIONS, white or pink.. 2.00 Waxed 'Mums, lavender, pink, white, yellow 4.00 Per 100 Waxed Dahlias, lavender, pink, white $4.00 Waxed Orchids 5.00 Waxed Sweet Peas $10.50 per lOOO THE OVE QNATT CO.,inc. Preservers of Natural Foliage. La Porte, Ind. Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets, Florists' Supplies and Decorators' Novelties. Mention the American Florist wlien writitiri For Florists' Supplies, Baskets, Chiffons and St. Valentine Novelties PITTSBURBH CUT FLOWER CO., tie m s..eM st., Pittsburgh, Pa. miiiujuuiiiummiu i iim nnintiiiiiniiiiitiii ii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriniiiiitiiiiiiiinriiiiniHiniiiniiiniimiiiiiininilllininitiiniiiiitiiuiillillillllllllllllllllililltiiitliilllllllllliliiiiiiiiiiiiniilillllllllliniiriltlllllllllMlllinillinilllllllltlllllllllllltlll Nashville, Tenn. ISUPPI.Y AT LOWEST EBI!. Never before in the history of tlie trade in this city has tliere been sucli a s'carcity of cut flowers, with no lielp available from outside marl^ets and prices practically prohibitive. Most of the funeral orders consist of arrange- ments of bronze sralax leaves with a small bunch of flowers at one side. The cut of roses at all local jjrowins' estab- lishments is pitifully small, due in some cases, it is reported, to the heavy supply sent in at the holiday season. Carnations also refuse to come in satis- factorily. b\it there was ciuite a few white uai'cissi, some sweet peas and a limited uumlier of calendulas. The weather can hardly be blamed unless the cloudy days have retarde00 to 2.fK.)0 roses per day. but this number .allows no surplus after supplying' their local and Chattanooga stores. Geny Bros, have few- roses and car- nations, but plenty of orders, largely for funerals. Their windows, however, are very attractive, with a fine showing of pot plants, of which this firm has a liountiful supply. The L. H. Haury & Sons Co. has moved its store to 71.T Church street, one block from the former location. They are offering very good plants and a few carnations and roses. PUSSY WILLOWS FOR FORCING. The Big Pink Kind. Good Quality. 15 to 30 inches $4.00 per 1000 2 to 4 feet 7.00 per 1000 Cash with order. Paekingfree MINNEAPOLIS NURSERY, 4 1 1 7 So. Aldrlch Ave.. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN . Mentio)i the American Florist when writing The Mclntyre Floral Co. have a fair supply of both roses and carnations, with pot plant offerings hard to excel. Trade with them has been very good in all departments. M. C. D. 164 The American Florist. Feb. 7, To Flower Buyers The great demand caused by the influenza epidemic is still in effect. We have managed to fill all regular orders in full and in addition have helped our regular customers with extra lots of flowers when wanted, besides giving some roses to new customers. Our prices charged on shipping orders have averaged less than what we could have sold the stock right here in the market. We have endeavored to help our customers in the matter of prices as much as possible, even at a loss to ourselves. This will continue to be our policy. The supply of roses will depend largely upon the weather conditons, and with a more moderate spell of weather than we have had lately, a larger supply of roses can be expected. For St. Valentine's day, we urge our customers to send in their orders early, as there will no doubt be a great short- age. Carnations will still continue short, as will the shorter length grade of roses. All miscellaneous flowers are very scarce, but we will do our best to buy any stock wanted whicli we do not grow ourselves and have on hand. BASSETT & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONE: CENTRAL 1457 Greenhoiues: Hinsdale, III., and Gregss Station, 111. OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. NOTICE:— We close at 5 o'clock week days. Closed all day Sundays. Chlcasfo. DEMAND GREATER THAN THE SUPPLY. The demand for cut flowers is still greater than the supply and it is im- possible to fill all the orders in full. American Beauty roses are in strong' demand and the same holds true for Mrs. Chas. Russell, Premier and Colum- bia. Ophelia, Sunbm-st, Milady, Hoos- ier Beauty. Killarney, White Killarney, Killarney Brilliant, Mrs. George Shaw- yer, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Champ Weiland. MoQtrose and all the other varieties are having a brisk call and clean up early especially in the short and medi- um stemmed grades, fancy stock being- taken last but always cleans up owiug to the general scarcity. Carnations are holding their own at the advertised quotations and are in exceedingly short supply. Fancy callas command as high as .$G per dozen. Sweet peas are mov- ing as fast as they reach the stores at $3 to $5 per 100. D-aisies are selling at $2 to $4 per 100. Freesias are more plentiful and have dropped somewhat in price the past week. Tulips and jonquils are bringing high prices and the same holds true for white and yel- low narcissi. Violets, both single and double, are disposed of at good prices and there has been a strong demand for calendulas. Mignonette is in fair supply and some very fancy stock in this line is obtainable. Stevia is in shorter supply. Orchids are seen in larger numbers but appear to be hold- ing their own at the prices advertised. A few hyacinths and cyclamen blooms are included in the list of cut flower offerings and come in handy during the great shortage. Pansies, gardenias and lily of the valley are to be had. Greens are in heavy demand and at times in very short supply. The death rate due to the Spanish influenza and pneumonia continues to be very heavy, consequent- ly the demand for funeral flowers is keeping ahead of the supply. The WE DO AS WE SAY THESE ARE THE DAYS WHEN OUR SERVICE MEANS SOMETHING. Ken nice tt Bros. Co. Wholesale Cut Flowers CHICAGO YOUR Protection 1920. The American Florist. 165 ^MiHiiiiiiiininiiiiiiniiNiiUHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiin i 81 WH9LESALE-GDPWEPS s/^CUT FLOWEDS'^^PLANTS V = 182 North Wabash Avenue .*^ I., n. Phone, Randolph 631 CHICAGO I FOR VALENTINE DAY DELIVERY | CATTLEYAS j The best in the city at $15.00 to $18.00 per dozen. = Single Violets, $25 per 1000; Double Violets, $15 to $20 per 1000. 1 Lily of the Valley | ORDER LONG ROSES I Short and medium roses are scarce s so order the longer grades instead. ^ Premier"RusselI~CoIumbia--Milady~Etc. | SPRING FLOWERS Tulips-Jonquils-Narcissus-Freesias and Hyacinths. i Carnations-Sweet Peas-Calendulas-Stevla-Violets-Greens. | iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiM PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., liONG DISTANCE PHONI» CENTRAL 601 and 2S46 CHICAGO ROSES-CARNATIONS Place your orders with us and they will receive the best possible attention. Bny Direct from the Groiver. CURRENT PRICE LIST Sobject to Change ^Vlthout Notice MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL. Per 100 Extra Special J40.00 to $50.00 Specials 30.00 to 35.00 Select 25.00 Medium 15.00 to 20.00 Short 12.00 to 15.00 COLUMBIA Specials 30.00 to 35.00 Select 26.00 Medium 15.00 to 20.00 Short 12.00 MILADY Specials 25.00 to Select Medium 15.00 to Short 10.00 to 35.00 20.00 18.00 12.00 Chnmp AVeilnnd. . . . Klllarney Klllarney Brllllnnt. White Klllarney... My Maryland Per 100 Specials $25.00 Select $15.00 to 20.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 EXTRA SPEC3AL STOCK SUNBURST, OPHELIA Per 100 Special $25.00 to $30.00 Select 20.00 Medium 15.00 to 18.00 Short 12.00 PREMIER Specials $30.00 to $35.00 Select 26.00 Medium 15.00 to 20.00 Short 12.00 ROSES, OUR SELECTION 10.00 Carnntlon.s 10.00 to Sweet Peas 4.00 to Adiantum Asparngnis. per bunch 50 to 75c Boxwood per bunch, 35c Ferns per 1,000. $4.00 Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000. $2.00 Lencothoe Sprays Smilax per doz. strings, $3.00 BILLEID ACCORDINGLY 15.00 5,00 2.00 .1.00 166 The American Florist. Feb. 7, EXCELLENT CROPS OF ROSES and CARNATIONS In All the Leading Varieties CURRENT PRICE LIST fv^/liVuVNoS^' RTJSSELI, Per 100 Select $50.00 Fancy 40.00 Medium 30.00 Short 20.00 COLUMBIA and RICHMOND. Per 100 Select $30.00 Fancy 25.00 Mediuni 20.00 SUNBURST and OPHELIA, KILLARNEY BRILLIANT Per 100 Select $25.00 Fancy 20.00 Medium 15.00 Short 12.00 AVHITE and PINK KILLARNEY. Per 100 Select $20.00 Fancy 18.00 Medium 15.00 Short 12.00 ROSES, OUR SELECTION 912.00 CARNATIONS. Fancy stock Per 100 .$10.00 to $12.00 MISCELLANEOUS. Calla Lilies, per doz. . . .$4.00 to $5.00 Ferns, per 1.000 4.00 Smilax, per doz 3.00 Galax, per 1,000 2.00 Sprengeri, bunch 50 Other Greens at Market Prices. WIETOR BROS., 30 East Randolph St., L. D. Phone Randolph 208 1 Chicago Place your Valentine Day orders here — Quality Stock at Reasonable Prices. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO, WHOIiESAIii: FIX)RISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. warm weather the past week has caused stock to become a trifle more plenti- ful but it appears as if the demand will continue greater than the supply for some time to come. Everyone will do well to place their orders as early as possible for St. Valentine's day so as to protect their supply, for everything points to a great shortage of stock for this occasion if the demand is at all '^"S'^- NOTES. The building in which A. L. Vaughan & Co. IS located is likely to be torn down this spring, which means that this firm will be in the market for a location in the near future. The rent on the stores in the Atlas building has increased from $1 per square foot to .$1.2.5 per square foot, which means that some of the wholesale houses located in this building whose leases expire May 1 will be forced to pay from ?300 to as high as $1,600 each more per year than formerly. Some of the wholesale houses in the Le Moyne building have also had their rent raised considerably. Gust AUes, of Wietor Bros., has the sympathy of the entire trade in the loss of his mother, whose death occurred February 1 at the age of 76 years. The funeral was held the following Wednes- day at 10 o'clock with services at St. Henry's church and interment at St. Henry's cemetery. The floral offerings from the trade were many and beauti- ful. Mrs. Josephine Frish, eldest daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. James Psenicka, Gross Point, died February 1 at Dav- enport, la., from pneumonia. The fu- neral services were held from the Psenicka home at Gross Point the fol- lowing- Tuesday morning with inter- ment at the Bohemian National ceme- tery. Ove Gnatt, president of the Ove Gnatt Co., Inc., La Porte, Ind.. returned last week from a most successful busi- ness trip in the east. Mr. Gnatt reports that his firm's many customers have en- joyed a very prosperous year and are making preparation everywhere for big business the coming season. George Paulus and wife, 39.50 North Clark street, have the sympathy of tlie trade in the loss of their four-year-old daughter Catherine whose death oc- curred February 2. The funeral was held from the late residence the follow- ing Wednesday at 10 a. m., with inter- ment at Calvary cemetery. Philip J. Foley, Sr., returned home this week from the south with a nice bundle of orders for greenhouses for the Foley Greenhouse Manufacturing Co. One of the orders recently booked was a vegetable range of eight houses 2.50 feet long to be shipped to the state of Pennsylvania. Wendland & Keimel have a new sport of Ophelia which originated at their greenhouses at Elmhurst that looks very promising .and made a great im- pression with all those who saw it at B. C. Amling Co.'s store early this week. W. J. Kidwell is able to be about again after being confined to his home for several weeks with the Spanish in- fluenza. Mrs. Kidwell and two daugh- ters were also victims of the same malady. Joe Einweck, of the Bassett & Wash- burn force, will join the ranks of the benedicts in the near future. Mike Berkel, of Berkel & Redding, Wilmette, died February 3, from pneu- monia. George Weinhoeber has added a new Dodge truck to his delivery service. : 1920. The American Florist. 167 V»f^^^^^^'^^^JVJ^^MVJV»V,f^^,P^JV^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^X^^^^^^^^^X^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ There Will Be a Strong De- mand for CUT FLOWERS for Valentine^s Day Your best chance to secure what you need for this occasion at the right price is from us. WE CAN SUPPLY Roses=Carnations=Freesias=Tulips=JonquiIs=VioIets Daisies=Sweet Peas=Stevia=Calendulas=White and Yellow Narcissus = Mignonette=Canas=Stocks=Etc. ^.hjmiamit^xo TslOX INIC. =^^^5?^ PHONES'. CENTRAL 257I-AUT0MATIC48-734-CENTRAL2572-- 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago vw^J^rtrtrtArt/vvwAfv^ftfl/wvw^^A^vvv^rtArt/v\A^fl^^A^nAArt«wAWV\^^ The grim reaper lias been exceeding-ly "busy the past week and has taken toll •of a large number of the members of families in the trade, among- those being a sister and aunt of John Horst- man.of the Bassett & Washburn store lorce. Peter Reinberg and wife and N. J. "Wietor and wife left February 4 for Florida to enjoy a well-earned rest. Percy Jones IlfC. Wholesale Florists 30 E. Randolph St., CHIGAee, ILL. [OJinpT \\\o\ew^\<3\\s\s "Qe^aXsTS 'to. SwvgVes 'Chicaqp ///. 30 Blast Randolph Street. L. D. Pbone: Central 6284 168 The American Florist. Feb. 7, iimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiimiiii iiitiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiitr tiiiiiiiiimuiimiuiuniuiimuuiuui YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF Z M CUT FLOWERS E <. A H N 30 E. Randolph St. CHIOAGO mi^^K'^ Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that HI^V it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. iiniinmllill i i ll t iriiiiuiliiii iiiiiim iiii iijiiiiriiriiiiiniiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiuin nil iiiii uiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiinuim uli^' Mention the American Florist when writing The American Greenhouse Manufac- turing Co. held a monthly meeting and luncheon, January 31, at 2 o'clock in room B of the men's cafe. Marshall Field & Co.'s ;\nnex, wliich was in the nature of a "get acquainted" meeting. The guests of honor weres J. D. Purdy, Jr., vice-president, and J. M. Brown, eastern manager. Mr. Purdy spoke on the "Making of Pipe" and Mr. Brown on "Greenhouse Standardization and Its Future." They were both wel- comed as members of the AGMCO or- ganization and given a vote of thanks for their helpful talk. H. O. S. Nichols of this firm has been confined to his home for over a week with the Spanish influenza. Mrs. Peter Douvry, nee Lamporter, wife of the proprietor of the Stewart Floral Co., was called to the eternal beyond, January 29, following an attack of influenza and pneumonia. She was well-known to the local trade, having been employed in several of the loop retail stores before her marriage, and was assisting- her husband at his estab- lishment up to the time of her illness. The funeral was held Sunday, February 1, at 1 :30 p. m.. from the residence of her parents. 1017 West Fifty-ninth street, to Mount Greenwood cemetery. John W. Ensweiler. 10-year-old son of Jacob Ensweiler. 5341 Morgan street, died February 1 following an attack of appienidicitis. Tihe funeral was held from the home the following Wednes- day, when the trade was well repre- sented with many beautiful floral de- signs. B. Chadwick and Miss Anna Brice of Vaughan's Seed Store, who have been on the sick list; are again at their posts. All hands at this establishment are busy in the shipping of gladiolus, caladium, tuberose and other spring bulbs. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is cutting a splendid grade of Columbia roses, which are attracting the attention of all the visitors at its establishment. A new crop of lily of the valley will be in just right for St. Valentine's day. Zech & Mann point with pride to the splendid mignonette that is included among their offerings. Matt Mann is able to be about again after suffering from a touch of the influenza. State authorities plan to place through the Illinois Highway Associa- tion within a few months, good road con- tracts covering 500 miles of permanent highways to cost $16,000,000. Bassett & Washburn have increased their contribution to the national pub- licity fund, making a grand total of $500. Ernest Wienhoeber and daughter ex- pect to leave for California. Februai-y 8. August Poehlmann made a business trip to Kentucky last week. H. C. Wendland made a business trip to Oklahoma this week. A. F. Amling and wife are visiting in California. Visitors : A. E. Kuuderd. Goshen. Ind.; H. Heepe, Akron. O. : Morris Le Vine. Xew York. Allied Floral Association of Illinois. The meeting of the growers, retailers and wholesalers at the Hotel Randolph, Chicago, Monday evening, February 2, was largely attended and was one of the most enthusiastic ever held in that city. The Milwaukee plan of adver- tising was thoroughly discussed and met with the favor of everyone present. A corporation will be organized not for pecuniary profit and without capital stock and the members have agreed to abide by the articles of organization and by-laws adopted at the meeting by the corporation which provides for ac- cruments to be made on the following basis : Growers marketing their prod- uct through commission houses to be assessed one-half of 1 per cent of their sales to be deducted from their returns. Retailers to be assessed 1 per cent on all purchases fi-om wholesalers and commission men. Commission houses to be assessed 1 per cent of their gross I | commission, and in addition provide for - the collection and accounting neces- sary in making returns to the treasurer of the corporation on all assessments levied against the growers and retail- ers. Some of the commission houses tho.ught that their tax of 1 per cent was rather high but did not want to see the plan fall through so they decided to ,ioin in the plan with the understand- ing that the cost of the clerical work providing for the collection and account- ing necessary in making returns to the treasurer of the corporation on all as- sessments levied against the growers and retailers, be charged to the general fund, the cost not to be greater than 50 per cent of their assessment. The allied trade industries and the supply houses and possibly others will be asked to join in the good work and if is expected that every branch of the trade will be represented in the great movement in the near future. A great deal of work has been done the past few weeks by a large number of members in the trade and the terri- tory, which was divided into sections under etiScient captains, was thoroughly canvassed and practically everyone called upon signed in favor of the movement, many districts reporting 100 per cent and others close to it. espe- cially among the growers. It will only be a question of time when every firm in all branches of the trade of any im- portance will be a member of this cor- poration, and those who have not al- ready joined should do so immediately for their individual good. The time has come when everyone must do their part toward local publicity and avoid the gluts as much as possible which have been a great detriment to everyone in the business for many years past. Long Distance Phones (Central 3283 ) Central 32S4 Our OfiFerings Include: ROSES. COLUMBIA RUSSELL White Killamey Pink Killamey Milady Sunburst Killamey Brilliant Ward Ophelia Premier MINIATURE ROSES Cecile Brunner CARNATIONS MISCELLANEOUS Valley Cattleyas Stevia Jonquils Paper Whites VioIeU Sweet Peas GREENS. Plumosus Sprensreri Galax, bronze. Galax, green Ferns Adiantum Smilax Boxwood 1920. The American Florist. 169 BEST QUALITY TO BE HAD IN Roses and Carnations Columbia, RusseU, Premier, Milady, Ophelia, Ward, Weiland, Brilliant, Double White and Pink Killamey, Sunburst, Hearst, Nesbit, Brunner and Richmond NONE BETTER ON THE CHICAGO MARKET All colors-^ -^Qood quality Use Bltjio IRilblboirx Vo^lloy Best on the market. Prices within reach, $10.00 and $12.00 per 100. Choice stock of Valley, Jonquils, Sweet Peas, Daisies, Yellow Narcissus, Freesias, Rainbow Freesias, Tulips, Calendulas, Violets, Stevia, Mignonette, Hyacinths, Pansies, Callas, Paper Whites, Cyclamen Blooms and all other Seasonable Stock. Don't Forget Us on GREENS, as We Have Mexican Ivy, Sprengeri, Ferns, Adiantum, Etc. If you want good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best located Wholesale Cut Flower House. You can increase your profits and business by sending all orders direct to J. A. Budlong Co. 1: Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., ^J^%u, CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty aW^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. W« are In dally tonch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place yon can rely apon orders sent as rccelTlni snch benefits. WB ARE OIXJSED ALIj DAY SUNDAY. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Prices As Low As Others. After considerable discussion the name of the "Allied Floral Association of Illinois" was decided upon and George Asmus, who was elected temporary chairman of the last meeting, was in- structed to apply for a charter and have it on hand for the next meeting, which will probably be held, Monday, Febru- ary l(i. Toronto, Ont. — The Alhambra Florist has opened an attractive shop at 270 Bloor street, West. Baxter Springs, Kan. — H. Sweigart, who conducts a range at Galena, Kan., is building one house here. Des Moines, Ia. — The influenza epi- demic is quite serious here and the florists are having a hard time to fill orders. Recent visitors included Blaine Wilcox, of Council Bluffs, la., and George Mohn. representing Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. Decatur, III. — Henry Daut. of the Floral Nursery Co., has purchased a 10- acre tract at Hickory Point, five miles from the city, to which he will remove in July. He has ordered material for one Moninger house. 36x125 feet, which will be built at the time his prasent range of four houses is removed to the tiew location. Cincinnati, 0. NOEU.VX PRICES EXPECTED SOON. At this writing, prices have not taken a decline, but the near future ought to see several items get back to normal. From the wholesaler's viewpoint, prices could be still higher, and they would not oTiject, but we must all do our bit toward keeping a standard that will eliminate us from the gouging class when the big break comes. Roses are still selling at advertised prices and the same may also be said of carnations and sweet peas. In fact, no change is apparent in any of the listed items. The week started out slowly, but picked up towards the end. The early slump gave every one an opportunity to see the ice box well filled with flowers for the first time since the holidays. Tlie florists of this city that are loyal to the carnation, and also loyal to their city, are disappointed in the fact that Cincinnati did not land the meeting of the carnation society for next year. Were everyone as enthusiastic as the chosen few who carry the burden and expense, no difficulty would be found in being successful in landing the event. Too many are willing to participate in the glory when there is any to pass around: too few willing to take the chance connected therewith. Too much I The Meyer Green Silkaline I = size F, fine; FF, medium, and FFF, coarse. | = la $2.25 per lb., and the green Silkaline is | I $2.00 per lb., with liberal discounts in case 3 = lots of 500 lbs. and upwards. Every spool g i contains 2 oz. of actual thread, 16 oz. to the = I lb., not weighing in the wood or boxes. Can | = be had on 2 oz. spools or 1 lb. tubes at 10c § I per lb. less. Send your orders direct to tho i I manufacturer. | I JOHN C. MEYER FLORIST THREAD WORIS I I LOWELL, MASS. Dept. XY. | ^iiitiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiittiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiuitimiiuuiniiimiiiiutiiaimiiiiiiiiiiiuiDiii? Mention the American Florist when torittng 170 The American Florist. Feb. 7, I. F. WINTERSON CO. 166 N. Wabash Ave. L. D. Phone, Central 6004 EstebUshed 1892 Dally Shipments of the finest stock In Roses, Carnations and Violets. Headquarters for Wild Smllax, Fancy Ferns, Adiantum and all Green Goods. Don't forget, our Supply Department Is complete— Ribbons, Chiffons, Boxes, Crepe Paper and Wire Designs. Chicago FRNE & C OMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 E. Randolph Street, l d. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. credit cannot be griven to those who as- sumed the obUgation, as they are men that would also assume most of the ex- pense. The chamber of commerce, as well as other civic org'anizations. had given their sanction to bringing: the meeting: to this city, and no doubt the visitors would have been given a great reception. Well, here's hoping for the year after. NOTES. J. A. Peterson and wife expect to leave at once for Florida, making the trip via New Orleans by boat. Mr. Peterson will not tal Ready for market at rock bottom prices. Ship anywhere in D. S. or Canada. Write for our illustrated catalogue. Oriental Goldfish & Supply Co. 3757 to 3761 Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing 1920 Cataiogue 48 Pages for Florists sent free on request. THE JOHN HENRY CO. LANSING, MICH. Mention the American Florist when writinff Brighton, Mass. — Wm. H. Elliott is making extensive improvements at his range here. Pawhuske, Okla. — The A. & C. Flo- ral Co. has opened a store here with William Benson as manager. Stoneham, Mass. — After serving the government as an aeroplane constructor during the war, J. T. Barry has re- opened his range and made numerous improvements. Lincoln, Neb. — The Nebraska State Horticultural Society has elected the following officers for 1920 : Prof. E. H. Smith, York, president; Prof. E. H. Hop- pert, vice-president; Peter Youngers. Geneva, treasurer. 1920. The American Florist. 171 John Kruchten Co. ( Not Incorporated ) 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. E.C.AMLINGCO. Tlie Largest, Best Equipped, Most Oontrally Located WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHIOAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHIGA60 L,. D. Phonea CBINTRAl. 1077 and 1978 iw^'m-m^-w^^w^ w ^^^w^ww^^^ww^yt^ lieriXxon the American Florist when writing MILLER &M11SSER Wholesale Florists 211 North State Street CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing A. L. Randall Co., i^^a^S^ Wabash Ave., and Lake St. ^MM^j ^E3@ CHICAGO, ILL. T'latllf'^T' Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing WEIIAND-RlSCnCa FI0WER GROWERS nijcmont.'fcM u\UkOkCU k\IC CHICAGO €Batut.sr9 IM R.nAlwun AYE. ILLINOIS Mention the American Florist when writing Qeorge Rein berg WHOLESALE FLORIST Elxtra fancT Ophelia, Snnbanit, Co- lumbia, RnBsell. MIIadT. Wlilte Klllar. ner and KIIIarncT' Brilliant Rosea. All orders g;lven prompt attention. Try ua. 162 N. Wabash Av,, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Hanging Baskets Price List, 1910. Plain Wire Hanging Baskets. lO-incb *l"5 14. inch 13.00 IS-iDCb 2.25 16-inch 1.50 SHEET MOSS In bags, per bag, $2.00 Our Sheet Moss is tlte best value (or the money in the market. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange/'tE^Srtt.'* ' Mentioyi the American Florist when ivritinp VlioMeHoverMM'KetsS Chicago. CURRENT PRICE LIST. Dozen Roses. Beauty |4.00@$12.00 Per 100 Mrs. Chas. Russell. .10.00® 60.00 Columbia 10.00® 60.00 Premier 10.00® 60.00 Hoosier Beauty ... 8.00® 40.00 Killarney Briiiiant. 8.00® 36.00 Killarney 8.00® 25.00 ■White Killarney ... 8.00® 26.00 Richmond 10.00® 36.00 My Maryland 8.00® 36.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer. 8.00® 36.00 Milady 8.00® 36.00 Sunburst 8.00® 36.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 8.00® 25.00 Ophelia 8.00® 35.00 Dble. W. Killarney.. 8.00® 26.00 Champ Weiland ... 8.00® 26.00 Stanley 8.00® 36.00 Bavard Thayer 10.00® 60.00 Cecile Brunner .... 4.00® 8.00 George Elgar 4.00® 8.00 Baby Doll 4.00® 8.00 Nesbit 4.00® 8.00 " Our selection .... 8.00® 10.00 Carnations 10.00® 20.00 Cattley.is per doz 18.00® 24.00 Cypripedium per doz 4.00® 6.00 MiRnonette 6.00® 12.00 Yellow Narcissus 8.00® 16.00 Snapdragons per doz 1.00 Freesia 6.00® 10.00 Tulips 10.00® 12.00 Daisies 2.00® 4.00 Valley 10.00® 15.00 Calendulas 4.00® 10.00 Gardenias per doz 6.00 9.00 Jonquils 10.00® 15.00 Paper Whites per 100 10.00® 15.00 Callas 25.00® 60.00 Sweet Peas per 100 3.00® 6.00 Violets 1.00® 2.00 Perns per 1,000 4.00 Galax per 1,000 1.60® 2.00 Leucothoe 1.00® 1.25 Mexican Ivy 76® 1.00 Plumosus Strings ...each .60® .75 Sprengeri, Plumosus, Sprays 3.00 Boxwood, 35c per lb., per case 9.00 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 V^*.^.^s^s^s/s^.^V.VS^.^>/..#..*s^^^/>*^/.... Mention the American Florist when writing FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Order. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago ■^inmnniimuiiiiiniiiiuiitiiiliimilimiilliiiliniimiiiimiiiniinnnmaiinnnim fSPECIAL I Assortment of 50 tffOO C(\i I Tumbler Baskets ^£i£i,o\J § I RAEDLEIN BASKET CO. I I 713 MUtrankee Ave. CHICAGO. ILI.. | ^iilllliiiiiiiiiliiuiiniiiiiiiiiiii for shorts. Carnations come next; noth- ing less than .$12, with $20 to $25 for Laddie. Spring bulbous stock is ap- pearing. Preesias are plentiful and in good demand. Sweet peas keep their high level of from $4 to $6. They are a great factor in the market. Narcissi are cleaned up every day at record prices. The men who had the courage to lay in a stock of spring bulbs last fall, are now pat- ting themselves on the back, as their profits were never greater. Callas and the few Easter lilies that are offered, meet with ready sale at top prices. Violets, wliile not in over supply, are with cattleyas, relatively the cheapest flowers on the market, both selling at pre-war prices for this season. Acacia pubescens is one of the new arrivals. Some quite good snapdragons are seen. Many more could be sold. The great scarcity of cut flowers has compelled the substitution of the artificial carna- tions, roses, chrysanthemums and the like. Many of the crepe roses, unwaxed, have a very natural look, and as they are waterproofed, appear to stand very well. A story is told of a retailer who had taken an order for a pillow. Being unable to get anything but a bunch of freesias, he had to resort to artificial carnations and roses. These were topped off with the freesias and some fine asparagus sprays. A few days after the funeral his customer called, spoke of how much she admired the pillow, which was the most beautiful piece there, and so fragrant, and then, all the other flowers wilted down, while his kept so fresh and nice, she was going to recommend him to all her friends. Here's another. A retailer made three small standing hearts out of one piece of red chenille; cost 75 cents. The stands were filled, and the edges of the hearts bordered with fancy hardy ferns; a few sprays of asparagus relieved the red of the hearts. They "were neatly and nicely made and brought $7 each. February 2. — There was quite a per- ceptible increase in the size of the ship- ments this morning, but the market held up well with very little change in pi-ices, except for freesia, which is now in crop with a number of the growers. For some reason, the buying was not quite so keen as is usual for Monday morning. FLORISTS' CLUB MEETING. While some of the features that were to be of interest at the February meet- ing of the florists' club failed to mate- rialize, others developed that gave a very interesting programme. There were vases of superb cut flowers and niimiiiinmiHiit ttmiiiiiHimmit uiuuiuiuuuuuiiuuiuiuiiiiuijjiuujuiiiujaj I Roses, Carnations, Snapdragon, Violets. All Seasonable Flowers. i Thla I. the exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots. I 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. I riiiiiiiiiuimmimiiiwiiiimiiinniiimmiiiimiiiMniiiiiiniiuiniiiiiiiitnuiinitiiiiiimiiiniiiiiiiiuiiMuimiiiiiiiMiiinininiiiiiiMiiiiiiiitiinii^ VlioMeHoYerMM'KeU Boston, Feb. 4. Per 100 Roses. American Beauty . .25. 00@150. 00 Shawyer. Russell .... 16.00 @ 40.00 Killarney -.16.00® 40.00 Milady 12.00® 30.00 Radiance 16.00® 40.00 White Killarney ...12.50® 40.00 Killarney Brilliant. .1l. 00® 25.00 Ward 12.00® 35.00 Hadley 25.00@100.00 Ophelia 16.00® 30.00 Premier 8.00® 30.00 Columbia 25.00® 50.00 Maryland 26.00® 60.00 Hoosier Beauty 16.00® 35.00 Stanley 16.00 rti) 26.00 Cattleyas. per doz 9.00® 18.00 Cypripediums, per doz 12.00® 36.00 Sweet Peas 3.60® 6.00 Carnations 12.00® 20.00 Longiflorum Lilies 20.00® 40.00 Pompons, per bu., .60@1.00 Vioh-ts 2.00® 2.60 Marguerites 4.00® 6.00 Calendulas, per doz., .75@1.00 Callas 30.00® 60.00 Snapdragons, per doz., 3.00@4.00 Adlantum 1.51) Asparagus Strings, per doz. 9.00 Asparagus bunches, each.. .50 BuPFALOj Feb. 4. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, Special 76.O0@100.O0 Fancy 60.00® 60.00 Extra 20.00® 25.00 1st 16.00® 26.00 Killarney 10.00® 20.00 My Maryland 10.00® 20.00 White Killarney ...10.00® 30.00 Sunburst 10.00® 30.00 Ward 8.00® 15.00 Columbia 20.00® 40.00 Ophelia 10.00® 30.00 Russell 16.00® 26.00 •• Shawyer 8.00® 20.00 Bon Silene 6.00® 8.00 Cattleyas 160.00@200.00 Daisies 1.00® 3.00 Valley 12.00® 16.00 Violets 1.60® 2.00 Calla Lilies 26.00® 36.00 Japan Lilies 8.00® 10.00 Easter Lily 26.000 36.00 Paper Whites 6.00® 7.00 Carnations 8.00® 12.00 Mignonette 6.00® 10.00 Snapdragons 8.00® 16.00 Sweet Peas 2.00® 4.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 36® .60 Ferns, per 1000 3.50 Calendulas 3.50® 5.00 Smila.t 25.00 Stevia 2.00 Golden Spur 12.00 French Trumpet 10.00 Fressia 6.00® 8.00 splendid primulas. Alfred M. Campbell gave a very interesting talk on carna- tions and an account of his trip to the convention of the American Carnation Society at Chicago. Professor C. A. Weigel, of the bureau of entomology, greenhouse insect investigation, told of the work of the department of agricul- ture in exterminating the new rose bee- tle, which was accomplished very ef- fectively with cyanide. The govern- ment is continuing its investigations and hopes to completely annihilate this pest. J. Otto Thilow gave an enthu- siastic account of his Australian trip Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. BERGER BROS. Roses, Carnations, Violets, Stevia. 1225 Race St. PbUadelpUa, Pa. Cincinnati, Feb. 4. Per 100 Roses, Premier 12.00® 60.00 Columbia 12.00® 60.00 Butterfly 12.00@ 35.00 Golden Rule 12.00® 36.00 White Killarney ... 8.00® 30.00 Pink Killarney 8.00® 30.00 Sunburst 10.00® 36.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward... 8.00® 26.00 Ophelia 8.00® 26.00 Baby Doll 4.00 Carnations 8.00® 16.00 Calendulas 4.00® 6.00 Paper White Narcissus 6.00® 8.00 Sweet Peas 2.00® 3.00 Freesia 4.00 @ 8.00 Violets (California) 1.00 Princess Wales 2.00 Ferns, per 1,000 3.00® 3.60 Leucothoe. per 1,000 6.00 Galax, per 1,000 1,60® 2.00 Mexican Ivy, per 1,000 6.00 Smllax, per string 16® .20 Plun.osus (south.) per bch. .26® .36 which, with colored lantern slides, will be the subject of an illustrated lecture in the near future. NOTES. Primula malacoides is being largely used in the stores in all kinds of basket work and for indoor display. Victor Ridenour and John C. Gracey had their show windows filled with well flowered plants, all nicely decorated with mats and crepe paper. J. J. Habermehl's Sons' large Walnut street window was nicely decorated with baskets, filled with primroses, and the addition of a few flowers in tubes of water. An authority in the carnation indus- try states that lower prices on cut car- nations are not to he looked for, either this year or next. They, of course, will become more plentiful towards spring, but the outlook for young plants for 1920. The American Florist. 173 nOLTON & niNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens LLPDLLWORTH CD CUT FLOWERS, PLANTS, BULBS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE, WIS. Fancy Chiffons (About 8S to 40 yards to bolt.) Per yd. Dotted effect. 4 in. wide 10.10 Lily of the Valley effect, 4 in. wide.. .10 '*Hlue" Valley, cut edge, 6 in. wide . , .09 Dotted effect, 6 in. wide 13 Lace effect. 6 In. wide 13 Lily of the Valley effect, 6 in. wide .. .13 "Gold" Valley effect. 6 in. wide 14 Silk, with Saiin Horders, 6 in. wide.. .15 Silk, with Satin Borders, 8 In. wide. . .20 Mallne, 27 in. wide 80 Silk Gau7,e (or nettinpl, 6 in. wide... .13 Silk Gauze (or netting), 14 in, wide.. .23 Special list of many other uaeful items sent free. Geo. H. Angermueller Co. 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention the AineHcan Florist when writing H. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply < House of America . . . EVERYTHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St.. PhUadelphla, Pa. next season is doubtful, as at the pres- ent market price, it pays better to sell the flowers than take oft cuttings, and comparatively few cutting's are being made. There has been a great deal of sick- ness lecently among the trade. Emil Gesliick. Germantown, was laid up for two weeks with influenza. George Craig had an attack, but managed to work it off. Carl Corts also experienced a bad day or two, and there were a lot more who have had to take good care of themselves. Influenza is very prevalent here, but fortunately, iu a Jight form. Many growers, who passed bull)s up last summer on account of the high prices, are now wishing they had not been so conservative. Foreign bulb men are now making this territory. Their prices average $1 per 100 more than those considered high a year ago. They are reported to be booking good orders. Robert Craig sailed from New York for Porto Rico, January 28. His daugh- ters accompanied him to New York, seeing liim safely on the steamer, where he had F. M. Pennock as his cabin m.tte for the voyage. His address will be care of F. M. Pennock, San Juan, Porto Rico. A large wholesaler declared there are sufficient flowers for all those who care to pay the price. These have reached a higher level, and while these extremes are not likely to be permanent, they will not go off to anything like former figures, Frank M. Ross, the well known re- tailer, and wife, have returned from a month's vacation at Palm Beach, Flor- ida. They greatly enjoyed their outing in the summer temperature of this southern clime. H. Weiss & Sons, Hatboro, are having a fine cut of carnations. Their stock of GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245. 444-446 HilwankeeSt,, P.O. So J 206 Milwaukee,Wis. VltoMe Hover MM'KeU Philadelphia, Feb. 4. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 90.00@100.00 fancy 60.00® 76.00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell. .26.00 @ 60.00 " Killarney 16.00@ 25.00 Hadley 26.00® 76.00 " Sunburst 16.00® 26.00 " Wards 16.00® 20.00 " Ophelia 20.00® 30.00 Columbia 16.00® 30.00 " Premier 25.00® 60.00 Cattleyas , .76® 1.00 Tjilac, bunch 2.00® 2.50 Narcissus 8.00® 10.00 Mignonette 10.00® 12.00 Gardenias, doz., 9.00®12.00 Cypridediums 36.00® 50.00 Carnations 12.00® 18.00 Carnation T^addie 20.00® 25.00 Snapdragons, per doz 2.00® 3.00 Callas 26.00® 36.00 Easter Lilies 35.00 Violets 1.00® 1.60 Calendulas 6.0O® 8.00 Adiantum 1.60® 2.00 Smllax .25 Asparagus Strings 60® .75 Freesia 6.00® 10.00 Pittsburgh, Feb. 4. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, spl., per doz. 12.00 " fey., per doz. 10.00 " ex., per doz., 7.50 " " No. 1, per doz. 4.00 Hadley 20.00® 60.00 Killarney ...10.00® 35.00 Maryland 10.00® 36.00 Scott Key 20.00® 75.00 Sunburst 12.000 35.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward. . .12.00® 36.00 Ru.ssell 16.00® 76.00 Columbia 15.00® 60.00 Ophelia 16.00® 36.00 Hilda 10.00® 26.00 Premier 20.00® 76.00 Carnations 10.00® 12.00 Cattleyas, each 1.50 Perns, per 1.000 3.60 Sweet Peas 4.00 Daisies 4.00® 6.00 Oalax, per 1,000 2.00 Plumosus, per bunch .40 Sprengeri per bunch .50 Smllax, per doz 3.00 Calendulas 4.00 Narcissus, white 8.00 Lilacs, per bunch 2.60 Tulips 8.00 Mignonette 15.00 Snapdragons, per doz 3.00 Calla Lilies, per doz., 3.00® 5.00 Milwaukee, Feb. 4, Per 100 Rose, Killarney, W. Klll'n'y 10.00® 25.00 Ward 8.00® 15.00 " Mrs. Charles Russell. 15. 00® 36.00 Ophelia 10.00® 30.00 Columbia 15.00 60.00 Hoosler Beauty 12.00® 35.00 Carnations, assorted 10.00® 12.00 Cattleyas, per doz 12.00® 18.00 Oncldlum 10.00® 16.00 Stevla 3.00® 4.00 Paper Whites «.00® 8.00 Violets 2.00® 3.00 Callas, per doz 3.00 Rubrums, per doz 1.60 Wholesale Flcmsts' Supplies THE HOUSE OP MERIT Staple Baskets and Seasonalle Noveltlu in Quantity, Bend for Our Catalogns. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1311 N. and St., Phlla.. P*. Mention the American Florist when writing WHY NOT TRY THE McCALLUM CO. For Real Service in FLORISTS' SUPPI IIS7 We are manufacturers and importers — not merely jobbers. Send Jor OUT New Catalog and be convinced. The McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing MINNEAPOUS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florlats and SnppUea 218 North Fifth St. Send list In for qnotatlona. Mention the American Florist tvhen ivriting St. Louis, Feb. 4. Per 100 Roses, Hadley 15.00® 30.00 Premier 10.00® 40.00 Killarney 8.00® 20.00 White Killarney 10.00® 16.00 Hoosier Beauty 10.00@ 30.00 Russell, doz.. 6.00@10.00 Ward 6,00® 10.00 Sunburst 10.00® 26.00 Perns 3.60 Carnations, Laddie 26.00 Carnations, Specials 20,00 Orcliids, each 1,00® 1.50 Sweet peas 2.60® 6.00 Narcissus 6.00(S) 8.00 Calendulas 6.00® 6.00 Calla 16.00® 40.00 Mignonette, doz 1,50 Violets 1,00 l.BO Galax, per 1,000 1,60 Leucothoe per 1,000 7.50 Boxwood, per lb .25 Lily of the Valley 16.00 Freesia 10.00 Jonquils 12.60® 16.00 174 The American Florist. Feb. 7, 60.000 plants looks mucli above the ordinary for this season. A new Dodge truck is" to be used to carry the stock to the market. Alfred M. Campbell, who has on© house of 10.000 Laddie carnations, has secured the largest stock of this variety in the country, and will plant his whole place witli this next season. The Philadelphia Cut Flower Co. has added a new truck to its delivery service, which will enable them to make quicker shipments from their Morton rose farm. A number of the retail stores are get- ting out their valentine material and hoping that flowers will become more plentiful by the time the 14th rolls around. A large grower of Golden Spur daffo- dils for this market, had an offer last week from New York for all his stock at .$20 per 100. White lilac, cattleyas, and violets were leaders with the Leo Niessen Co. the past week. Martin Gannon, of the A. M. Camp- bell force, is down with the grippe. K. New York. SUPPLY STILL SHORT OF DEMAND. By January 31, there were indica- tions of an improvement in market con- ditions. Beginning January 28, there had been four days of fair sunshme, though the nights were cold. There was an appreciable increase in the sup- ply of stock on the 31st, but not enough to affect rose and carnaton prices to any extent. In fact, American Beauties were higher than on January 26, spe- cials going at the wholesale rate of $1.50 each, the supply having diminish- ed. In orchids, gardenias and violets, there was an abundant supply. An in- creased demand for funeral work some- what quickened the call for orchids, but gardenias were slow, with average sales of violets at 7.5 cents to .111. 2a per 100. The supply of tulips and uar- cassi were on the increase, and the stock was quickly taken. Another bit- ing cold wave scooped down on the city on the night of January 30, but at this writing, the sky is clear. February 2. — There is a farr supply of stock this morning, more than might have been expected, as January 31 was the coldest day since the winter of I'.tlS. On that day, at 9 a. m., the temperature was four above zero, and from that hour till C p. m., it varied from one to three, being at zero at (> p. m., and two below at 10 p. m. But we got off easy. Montreal reported 20 below; Water- town, N. Y., 25 below; Utlca. 22 belo\v; Syracuse, 19 below; Pouglikeepsie, 20 below. Business is not particularly ac- tive, but prices on leading stocks are holding firm. There is a considerable increase in the supply of yellow nar- cissi and tulips. Violets have dropped as low as 50 cents per 100. There has been a drop also in prices of all roses excepting American Beauties of from S3 to $12 per 100. The best carnations are down to $10 and $12 per 100 Yel- low narcissi sell for 75 cents to $1 and lilac at $2.50 per bundle. NOTES. During this season of scarcity and high prices in cut flowers, retailers are making good window displays with va- rious flowering plants. David Clarke's Sons have a fine stock of cyclamens and primulas. They are also well supplied with ferns. At Malandre Brothers, a fine stock of tulips in pans, and much other pot stock has been noticed. Pap- pas Brothers keep up a good stock of both plants and cut flowers, and re- port good business. Helen Duncan Jameson, of 408 River- side drive, this city, has won the $HX) prize offered for the best and most original poster advertising the New York spring flower show to be held In the Grand Central Palace, March 1.5- SWEET PEAS, ROSES, Carnations, Violets. Inetf^nh ^.. Fenrir-h si west 28th street, new york «fUSC;|fll ^i ■dlllV^lly Telephones: 420-421-422 Watkins. FUTTERNAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102 West 28th St., New York. Telephones: Watkins 159 and 9761. The Right People to Deal With. Consignments Solicited 21. Miss Jameson is only 17 years old. She is a student at the Art Students' League, but it has been stated that over one hundred professional artists entered the competitions. Joseph Levy, a Brooklyn florist, who for several years had done business as the Brooklyn Cut Flower Co., died January 28 of a cancerous affection, after an illness of several months. He was born in Brooklyn, and his life was spent there. He is survived by his wife and two young children. The next meeting of the florists' club, February 9, will be "carnation night." The exhibition committee urges all car- nation growers to make displays of either new or standard varieties. .Such exhibits should be sent prepaid, ad- dressed to the exhibition committee, 127 West 2Sth street, New York. H. E. Proment is now temporarily located at 34 West 2Sth street, in the store with W. G. Badgley, where he will remain until the Greenhut building. Sixth avenue and 18th street, is ready to be occupied by the Wholesale Flo- rists, Inc., of which he is president. Secretary Young of the S. A. F., has been indisposed the result of a severe cold since his return from the carna- tion convention, Chicago, and meeting of the executive board of the S. A. F. at Cleveland, O. Roman J. Irwin, who has a thriving seed and plant business at 108 West 28th street, is compelled to move by February 1. These removals are brought about by changes in ownership and increased rent. William Sullivan, who represents the Dolansky & McDonald Co.. of Boston, Mass., is receivling, in adilition to or- chids, fine stock of carnations, grown at Frank Dolansky's range, Lynn. Mass. President Henshaw, of the florists' club, wlio was taken ill of influenza at Pittsburgh on his return from the car- nation convention, has recovered, and is again on the job. Under present conditions high prices for flowers are excusable; in fact, a necessity, as overhead expenses keep on the increase. Paul Meconi. in the Coogan build- ing, is now receiving a good stock of tulips and other bulbous offerings. Fred Lentz and James Bruce, of Mrs. Leikens' staff, are down with influenzM. Eli Futterman. of Futterman Bros., is reported seriously ill of pneumonia. The veteran wholesaler. William V. Ford, is laid up with a severe cold. A. F. F. Newport. R. I. — The Newport Horti- cultural Society has elected the follow- ing officers for 1020: Arthur W. Pot- ter, Jr., president; A. J. Dorward and Charles Philpot. vice-presidents; Fred P. Webber, recording secretary: Wil- liam Gray, financial secretary; Richard Gardner, treasurer. C. Lecakes & Co. Evergreens and Florists' Supplies Terns, Galax, laurel, Leucothoe Sprays, and Moss, Our Specialties. 1 16 W. 28th St., New York Telephone Watkins 2315 No connection with any other concern. Prompt and careful attention to Mail, Tele- graph and Telephone Orders. Mention the A^nerican Florist when writing Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 133 W, 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 9760 Cbelsea SPECIALTIES- Cut Orchids, Asparagus Plu- mosus Sprays and Mistletoe and Berries. Our Orchids :ire grown l)y CnriUo A Co., of Mam& roneck, N. Y. Joseph A. Millaog WHOIiESAIiB FLORIST 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone: 2046 Watkins 1920. The American Florist. 175 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 8864 and 3 1 58 Watkins GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIQNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK lelephons No. 2264 Watkins William Mackie wiiolksaijK florist 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone I 7S0 %Vatkloa Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST ^*i^^^^^^i^.. 133 W. 28ih St., New York All th» NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOIiESALE COMSnSSION All the New and Standard Varieties of Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, LtUes. Stc. 148West28tliSt., NEW YORK CITY Telephonesi Vi'atklns SOU and 301 Mention the American Florist when writing annjiuitiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiriiriiMiiiiiiiiMiiiriititiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiitiiiiniiii JOHN YOUNfi & CO. I Wholesale Commission Florists = S3 W. 28th St. NEW YORK f Telephone Watkins 4336 I e ,«iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiriiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiin Mention the American Florist when writing WILLIAM P.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 West 28th Street, NBW YORK Telephone 5335 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist too West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. eOS and 600 Watkins CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone! Chelsea 6026 I. Goldstein WHOIjESAIiB FIiORIST 1 16 W. 28th St., New York Prompt and rarefol attention to yonr Interests. Conslenments Solicited. J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Commission Dealer tn CUT FLOWERS 133 West 28th St., NEW YORK lOslaWished 1887 West of 6lh Ave. Open 6 a. iii. every morning. ¥lioMeHo¥erMM'Ket>y New York, Feb. 4. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, Specials. . .125.00® 160.00 " ■■ extra and fancy 75. 00@100. 00 Hadley 20.00® 60.00 Hoosier Beauty ....20.00® 60.00 Francis Scott Key.. 30. 00® 60.00 Columbia 15.00® 60.00 Prima Donna 15.00® 35.00 Dble Wht. Klllarney 15.00® 40.00 " Wliite Killarney ...12.00® 35.00 Aaron Ward 15.00® 35.00 " Ophelia 15.00® 40.00 Sunburst 15.00® 36.00 J. L. Moclt 15.00® 40.00 Mrs. Clias. Russell. 15.00® 60.00 Premier 20.00® 60.00 Cattleya orchids, special. . 50.00 ®100 00 Carnations 10.00® 12.00 Adiantum Croweanum and Hybridum 1.00® 1.50 Asp. Pluniosus, doz. bchs.. 3.00® 4.00 Smilax. doz. strings 1.60® 2.50 Bouvardia, per doz 1.60® 2.00 Lilies, white 40.00® 50.00 Gardortias. per doz 4.00® 9.00 t-allas. per doz 4.00@ 7.00 Paper White Narcissus, doz 1.25® 1.50 Lilies, Rubrums 15.00® 26.00 Sweet Peas 2.60® 6.00 Lily of the Valley 8.00® 12.00 Violets 50® .75 Calendulas, per doz 1.00® 1.60 Yellow Narcissus, per doz.. .75® 1.00 Snapdragons, per doz 1.00® 2.50 Cypripedlums 26.00® 60.00 Mignonette, per doz 1.60® 2.50 Iris, per doz 9.00® 12.00 Wallflowers 75® 1.26 Lilac, per bunch 2.50 Freesia 8.00® 10.00 Primulas, cut. per doz .50 Tulips, per doz., 1.00@1.50 Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cat Flower Exchange 136 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK Between 26th and 27tli Sts. Telephones: 798 and 799 Watkins Orchids. Roses, Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading growers. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Telephones: 3310-11-12 Watkins Henshaw Floral Co. (Incorporated) Wholesale Commission Florists 127 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESAIiE FIiORIST Everjrthing in Cut Flowers Phones 5413 & 6891 Watkins rr \j * 115 West 28th Street, PIcW lOrK Pre Telephones J *^g I Watkins "*• '• P«l>P»». United Cut Flower Co., <"> WHOIiESAIiERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing PHONB 1 1^ I WATKIN-S WM. KESSLER WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone I Watkins 0254 EDWARD BRENNER Wliolesale Florist 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Everything in Cut Flowers Consignmenti Solicited. N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg.. 6th Av. and W. 28th, New York. Desirable wall space to rent for adTertlslng. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Bluest Standard of Qaallty. Largest stock in America. Send for illas- trated catalog of Greas ui Fbridi' SipitlL 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOIiESAIiE FIiORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Telephones I 3870-3871 Watkins THE URGEST RECEIVER OF CUT FLOWERS IN THE On. A complete assortment of the best In the market can always be relied npon. Mention the American Florist when writing 176 The American Florist. Feh. 7, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other citlea b; the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the dtiea indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. BINYARD, NEW YORK, 413 Madison Ave. BeUevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. I. Summer Season. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. ±loWers Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Als'n Mention the American Florist when writing DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Oreenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Members of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. HARTFORD, CONN. George G.McClunie 165 MAIN STREET Right in tlie Hospital Dlslrlct-Hartford , charter Oak, Williams, Insane, St. Francis and Memo rial Hospitals within two blocks of Flower Shop. Member of Florists' Telegraph Oellveir. Buytytm ua^ai jsuo;^ uvouaiuY a'/? uoi}U3K New York. J. G. Papadem Co. (FORMERIiY DRAKOS CO.) 2953 Broadway. Members of Florists' Telefrraph Delivery. . 1 New York. A. B. CAZAN FIX>WERS OP QUAMTr 2751 Broadway Member of Florists' Telecrach Sellverv. New York. The Aphrodite Co. THE ARTISTIC FLORISTS Floral Decorations for All Occasions, 2703 Broadway, Phonc Academy 2479 "Where Roses and LiUes and Violets Meet." GUIDO, Inc, FliORIST 595 Lexington Ave., cor 62nd St., Phones: Plaza 7570 NFIA^ VriRK Ni^t Call,Soathll25 «*!<»» IVM\IV Members of Florists' TlBlecmch SeUverr. JiSTABLISHED 1847 F. T. D. ^>% 1/ rf M/t THE NAME ^^ / ^ /^MyTL^i-k PROTECTS YOU ^-^^ ^ ^f^>^OSTON (^d^^ W* ^^^^ 1 PARK STREET ^^^^^ 799 BOYLSTON STREET (JV^ Again Sailing on Schedule .N XL W I OlvlV Deliveries made on board 55, ^jp^H AVENUE Mention the American Florist when writing BRANCHIS: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTTMILLER 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing ROANOKE, VA. TALLON, Florist. Mention the American Florist when writing Seattle-Rosala Bros. Finest floral studio In Northwest. Member F.T.D. Mention the American Florist when writing NEWARI, E J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telerrftph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when wfiUng Wholesale and Retail Florist C.ll.rREY 1133 St., LINCOLN, NEB, Will rill orders for the West on short notice. Trade dlhcounts. First-class stock. Mention the American Florist when writing Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED BANNA ft SONS wlU Ml yoar or- ders for Designs and Ont Flowers In Michigan. Mention the American Florist when writing f.T.O.| Mention the American Florist when writing 3343 W. MA.DI90N 8T> dUCXGO Mention the American Florist when writing For St. Louis. WIRB Grimm & Gorly Mention the American Florist when writing 1920. The American Florist. Ill A. LANGE, 77-79 E. Madison St., Member of F. T. D. Chicago v^^mumiuiiiiiiminitiiniHiiiMiiiiiMriiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiirniiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiininiiiiiiiniiMiiiiniiiiniiMiiMiiirMiiiitininiiiiuiiiMitiiniiutiiiiiiiiniiMiiiininiiMn^ > '■'< iiiiiiitiiiiiritiiitiiiirr^ I A'ev^ York I Member of I norists' Tele^aph Delivery. Leading Florist 34 1 Madison Ave. Guaranteed Satisfaction Nearly 50 Years. Regular European Sailings Now Established. DARDS I Let Us Fill Your Steamer Orders. ^iuniniii)itiiiii.>uiiitiiiiiiiiiiMniiiiiiiiiiiiiijiiiiiiiiiiiiiiijiiniiiiiiii( riitiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiimimitiumimmiiiitiiiuiuiniiiiiiiiiiuiiniiiiiiiinitiiiiiniiiiiimiiiiiiitiimMmiiuiiiiiiiiiminiiniamiiniuiiiiii^ Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. E^stabllBhed 18S7 745 Backingham Place L. D. Phone, Oraceland 1112 Send us your retail orders We have the Beat Facilities in the City IIemt«rs of Florists' Telegrtpb DeUveiy. Mention the Amei-ican Florist when icriting LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 810-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORE!. Mention the American Florist when ivriting WASHINGTON D. C. Gudes^ CUDC BROS.Ca FLORISTS ilur 3TNW •MAMINOTOHOa Kembera of Florists* Telegraph rfeliTery., Mention the American Florist when icriting FROM XEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED February 10. FROM BOSTON. MASS.. Wauconda. T. M. M. Linea (Liverpool). FROM PHILADELPHIA. Maliopac. I. M. M. Lines (London). FROM BALTIMORL:. Yukon, I. M. M. Lines (London). Auburn, I. M. M. Lines (Antwerp). FROM BOSTON. Inkula. Cunard-Anchor Line (London). Sommen. Swedish-American Line (Stock- holm). Febroary 11. Westerdyk. Holland-America Line (Rotter- dam). FROM PHILADELPHIA. Keketicutt. I. M. M, Lines (Liverpool). Eg'lantier, I. M. M. Lines (Antwerp). Manchuria. I. M. M. Lines (HamburK). February 13. FROM PHILADELPHIA. Appeles. I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). FROM BOSTON. Mercian. I. M. M. Lines (Manchester). ■\Vaubesa, T. M. M. Lin^s (Antwerp). FROM PHILADELPHIA. West Cherow. I. M. M. I,ines (Antwerp). Tarantia, Cunard-Anchor Line (Genoa- Naples). Cleveland, O. The Smith & Fetters Co., liEADDfG FLORISTS ^^''^^I^Zi:'^' CLEVELAND New York. E»tabu.hed ww David Clarke's Sons ai39-ai41 Broadway, Cor. 76th St. Orders B| Telegriph Prompili Filled Phones I65C-1663 Oolombas. New Orleans, La. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Hember of Florists' Telecraph BeUverT. 178 The American Florist. Feh. 7, St. Paul, Minn. Holm I Olson 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities »nd for all points in the North west. The Larg- est Store in America: the largest stoclj; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. Wo ire alive night and day. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. «oinl)«rs of Florists Telegraph lyeliveiyi Newark, N. J. Bege rows 946 BROAD STREET Fresh Flowers and Beat Service. Dellverlea througbout tbe state and to all steamsblD docks In Hoboken. N. J., and New York. Pittsburgh, Pa. ii.W.SnilthCo. KEENAN BliDG. Largest Floral Establishment In America, Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY cleyelm: EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Send Telegraph. Telephone or Hail Ordera for florist service in thia vioiziity to The Dominion Floral Co. 484 St. Catherines St., West Montreal, Que., Canada ■very order receives prompt and careful attention. Npwt Ynrk Telephone I^ ew 1 UrK. Lenox Lenox 3822 HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /venue In the Heart of most exclusive residential section. Telephones, 6582^583 Main LOUIS MICHEil.. The Long Island Floral Co. Wholesale Commission Florlsto Correspondence Solicited. 48 WUlboughby St., Brooklyn, N. Y. WilkeS-B arre Pe'nnTytv'l'nla Town. HTMa^n St. A. W.B.EVANS Astoria Florist NEW YORK CITY 2188 Broadway, Tel. D414 Schn^ler. We are In center of residential see- on, between Tith and 78th streets. Members of Florists' Helenaph Dellverr. City Index to Betail Florists Pilling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 106 State St. Albany. N. Y. — Banker's. Boston, Mass. — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. Boston. Mass. — Penn, The Florist. Broolilyn, N. Y. — Hugo H. Jabn. Brooklyn, N. Y.— Joseph Trepel. Brooklyu, N. Y. — James Weir. Inc. Brooklyn, N. Y. — The Long Island Floral Co. Buffalo. N. Y. — S. A. Anderson. 440 Main St. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co.. 146 S. Wabash. Chicago — Central Floral Co.. 132 N. State St. Chicago— Friedman. 522 S. Michigan Blvd. Chicago— C. Fiauenfelder. 3343 W. Madison St. Chicago — Fleischman. Railway Exchange Bldg. Chicago — A. Lange, 77-79 E. Madison St. Chicago— Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago — Schiller. The Florist, 2221 W, Madison. Chicago— G. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co. Cincinnati, O. — H. W. Sbeppard. Cleveland, 0. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland. O.— Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Floral Coi Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton. O. — Matthews. The Florist. Dayton. O. — J. W. Rodgers. Denver. Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — Central Floral Co., 35 Broadway Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — Dulutb Floral Co. El Paso, Tex. — Potter Floral Co. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith. Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt. Hartford. Conn. — Geo. G. McClunle. Kansas City, Mo. — W. J. Barnes, Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City. Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse. Wis.— John A. Salzer Seed Co. Lincoln. Neb.— C. H. Frey. Lincoln. Neb. — Frey & Frey. Los Angeles. Calif.— O. C. Saake. Los Angeles— Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky.^ — August R. Bauroer. Louisville, Ky. — Tbe P. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewlld Greenhouses. Milwaukee, Wis.— J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. Montreal. Que., Can, — The Dominion Floral Co. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Bergerow's. Newark, N. J. — ^The Rosery Floral Co, Newark. N. J.— Philips Bros. Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson. New Orleans, La. — Metalrle Ridge Nursery Co, New Orleans. La. — Cbas. Eble. New Orleans. La. — ^The Avenue Floral Co. New York — The Aphrodite Co. New York — Astoria Florist, 2188 Broadway. New York — A. T. Bunyard, 413 Madison Ave. New York — H. H. Burns, 509 Madison Ave. New York— N. Chrlstatos. 1028 Sixth Ave. New York — Dard's. 44tb and Madison Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — John D. Flessas, 665 Columbus At*. New York — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Guido, Inc., 595 Lexington Ave. New York — Hesslon. New York — Kottmiller. New York — Malandre Bros. New York — J. G. Papadem Co. New York — A. B. Cazan. New York — Max Schllng. New York— Thos. P. Galvin, Inc. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. Omaba. Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Famum St. Omaha. Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic. N. J. — Edward Sceery, Pnterson. N. J. — Edward Sceery. Philadelphia. Pa.— Charles H. Grakelow. Philarlelphal. Pa. — J. J. Harbermebl's Sons. Pittsburgh. Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co. Pittsburgh. Pa. — Mrs. E. A. Williams. Rockforrt. 111. — H. W. Bdckbee. Roanoke. Va.— Fallon, Florist. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons. Salt Lake City. Utah— Miller Floral Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. Seattle, Wash. ^Hollywood Gardens. Senttle. Wash. — Rosala Bros. Sheboygan. Wis. — J. E. Mntthewson. St. Louis. Mo.— F. H. Weber. St. Louis, Mo. — Grimm & Gorly. St. Paul. Minn.— Holm & Olson. Tflcoma. Wash. — California Florists. Terre Haute. Ind. — J. G, Helnl & Stons. Toledo. O. — Mrs. J, B. Freeman. Toronto — Dunlop's. 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Washington, D. C, — Blackistone. Inc. Washington, D. C— Geo. H. Cooke. Washington, D. C. — Louise Flower Shop. Washington, D. C. — Gude Bros. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Aveiiis. Artistic Designs. High firade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada Members of Florists' Telegraph Dellvezr. Mention the American Florist ichen writino Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Farnum St. PHONES: 1601 and L1S82 Member of Florists' Telegraph DeUvery. Dunlop's Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist. Only the Best 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere In Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Flowers DeliYcred iirvtieri. Ptoit, 1952 Bedleri HUGO H. JAHN FLORIST 710 Nostrand ATenne Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, S. 1, Brooklyn Representative of National Floral Corporation. Philadelphia, Pa. Cha$. li. Grakelow Broad St., at Cumberland Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York G.E.M. STUMPP 761 FirrH AVINUE Member of Florists' TIelegraph Delivery. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1619 Pamain St., Omaha, Xeb. Member of Florists' Telegraph Pellrerr. Washington, D. C— Geo. C. Shaffer. Wllkes-Barre. Pa.— A. W. B. Evans. Worcester, Mass.— Llttlefleld, Florist. Worcester. Mass. — Randall's Flower Show. Yonkers N. Y.— New York Floral Co. 1920. The American Florist. 179 Best Flowers Best Service Chicago's Leading Florist Railway Exchange Bldg. Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST rLORIST NINE STOHES. *"^tor.- 334 Lewis Ave. Tslefrrapb orders delivered to all parts of New York City. Ilrooklyn aud Ix>nK laland. Member of Ftori&ts* TelenaDh Delivery. ^DunninifniniiiiniiriiiiiitiiiiiiniiiniiiiniriniimininioiiumiH^ Ciyicinnati^ O. HARDESTY & CO. 150 Kast Fourth Street THE BEST THAT GROWS. EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM, ''^nimnninianiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FliOmSTS 25 Clinton Avenue N KoctaeBter Pliooe 606. Long Dist. Bell ph. 2189 Members of Florists' Telegraph Dellverr. Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Snccessor to Geo. A. Helnl.) 3S6 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones, 627, Special attention to mail and tele^aph orders. Member of Florists' Tele^raDh Delivery. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We Bollci. telegraph orders. Regular trade dlsct. 229 WEST THIRD STREET Buflfalo, N. Y. - S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street AndevaoQ iervice means fresh. sturdy stock and promptdeliveries inBllIfalo4^ckport Niagara Falls and Western New York Members of Florists' Telegraph Deliviry. Kansas City, Mo. Kansas and Western Missouri. Up-to-date Service. F. T. D. Est. 1890. Mention the American Florist when writing J. W. RODGEBS Blk*' Bnlldlns. riaxrf An O 4 Sooth Jefferson Street. 'JayiOll, Kf, Telegraph orders for Dayton will recelre our tmaedlate and careful attention. No order for less than $3.00 accepted for delivery. All orders for less than this amount will be absolutely refused. 7* H I r* A r" n ^^°^ ^°^^ telegraph orders to us for wll IC'AULI delivery in Chicago and vicinity. 146 S. WABASH AVE. Member of F. T. D. Mention the Aiyierican Florist when writino EDWARD Passaic, N. J. F. T. SCEERY D. Paterson, N. J. Send your Oraers for Chicap anff Sub- uibs to All orders carefullv filled tj^-J^^oj^nSt under the supurvision ol " tSii^^^S:- GEORGE ASyUS, Mgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Memlier of Florists' TelerrraBh Delivery. New York BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. cor. 72d St. Phone Columbna 546S. Branch! 840 Westchester ATe„ Bronx. Phone: Intervale 4990. Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Ave at N. St.. N. W. Miss Louise W. Daugherty. Proprietress Phones — Franklin 3570, 3S41, 3842. Uember of florists' Telegraph Delivery. Albany, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 106 STATE STRtET E. W. PEARSON 38 State Street, Nenbnryport. Mass. Covers AU New England Points Tacoma, Wash. Caltfornia Florists will take care of all teleerapMc orders. Hession Madison Ave. and 76 St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PREMISES Plant Specialists -"o-j III [ Leaoi Member of Florists' Teleicraph Delivur. Colorado Springs, Colo. Ordem Carefnlly Slxeeated Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Betall Memher of Florists' TeleBraph Delivur. Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS — Mail and Telcpraph orders carefully filled. 138-140 Fourth St., East Denver, Colo. Jh B. L GaUS. Pmidcit E. P. NEIHAN, SecmiiT. c Park Floral Co. Milwaukee, Wis. J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. 437-39-41 Mnwaukee St Members Florists' Teleeraph Delivery Association. 180 The American Florist. Feb. 7, Mention the American Florist when tcriting SALT LAKE CITY Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY ZSO.OOO Square Feet of Modem GlaJiis. rirst-Class Stock and Serrice. Usual Discount. ilention the American Florist when writing Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. r. H. WEBER IV. B. Cor. Taylor and OUre Stm, Howers delivered in City and State on short notice. Member of Florists' TeleErash Delivery, Mention the American Florist ichen writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR,Inc. FliORIST 824 Fulton St. cor. Pierrepont Telegraph orders receive our oanal good care and prompt attention. Phones, 270 271 Main. Mentiqn the American Florist when writing FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY OF "Home Grown Flowers" Get i-y touch with J.E.MAnflEWSON,X?nl'iS: Mp">ber of Florists' Tele^aph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Orders will be eare- fnlljr cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH WlioIesBle and Betatl Viorlsts of Grand Rapids. Member of Florists' Telerraph Dellyerr. DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in any direction, nill NTH UIHII Wearethecenteroithegreat UULUIH, illllini Northwest, Daily deliveries to Superior. Wis. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS AROUND Flowers and Service m^ft *^M\\J\Jl^i^ Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22n( BELLE VUE-STRATFORD WALNUT STS. 22nd. Mention the American Florist when writing Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main. BuCEalo, N, Y. Aphrodite Co., The, New Yorlc. Astoria Florist, 2188 Broadway. New York. Avenue Floral Co.. The. New Orleans. La. Baer. Julius, Cincinnati. O. Barnes. W. J., Kansas City, Mo. Baumer, August R., Louisville, Ky. Bergerow's. 746 Broad St., Newark. N. J. Bramley & Sons. Cleveland. O. Breitmeyer's Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Buckbee, H. W., Rockford. 111. Bunyard. A. T.. 413 Madison Ave.. New York. Burns. H. H., 509 Madison Ave.. New York. California Florist. Tacoma. Wash. Central Floral Co.. 132 N. State St., Chicago. Central Floral Co.. 35 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. Clarke's Sons. David. New York. Cooke. Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L., Washington. Banker's. Albany. N. Y. Card's. 44th and Madison Ave.. New York. Dominion Floral Co.. The, Montreal, Que., Can. Duluth Floral Co., Duluth, Minn. Dunlop's. 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St.. Toronto. Eble. Chas.. New Orleans. La. Evans. A. W. B., Wilkes-Barrc. Pa, Eyres. 106 State St., Albany, N. Y. Fallon, Florist, Roanoke, Va. Flelscbman, Chicago. Fox, J. M. & Son, Inc.. Milwaukee. Wis. Frauenfelder. C. Chicago. Freeman. Mrs. J. B., Toledo. O. Frey, C. H.. 1.133 O St.. Lincoln. Neb. Frey & Frey. 1338 O St.. Lincoln, Neb. Friedman. 622 S. Michigan Blvd.. Chicago. Galvln. Tho3. P., Inc.. New York and Boston. Gasser Co.. J. M.. Cleveland. O. Grakelow. Charles H.. Philadelphia. Pa. Grnnd Eapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Grimm & Gorly. St. Louis, Mo. Gude Bros., Washington, D. C. Guldo, Inc.. 595 Lexington Ave.. New York. Habermehl's Sons. 3. J.. Philadelphia, Pa. Hardesty & Co.. Cincinnati. O. Hart, Henry. Inc.. 1000 Madison Ave., N. Y. Heinl & Sons. J. G., Terre Haute. Ind. Henderson. Lewis, Omaha. Neb. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha. Neb. Hesslon. Madison Ave. and 76th St.. New York. Hollywood Gardens. Seattle, Wash. Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. Idlewild Greenhouses, Memphis, Tenn, Jahn. Hugo H., Brooklyn, N. Y. Joy Floral Co., Nashville, Tenn. Keller Sons, J. R.. Rochester. N. Y. Kottmlller, 428 Madison Ave., New York. Lang Floral & Nursery Co., Dallas. Tex. Lange, A., 77-79 E. Madison St., Chicago. Llttleflold Florist, Worcester, Mass. Long Island Floral Co., Brooklyn. N. Y. Louise Flower Shop, Washington. D. 0. McClunie. Geo. G.. Hartford. Conn. Malandre Bros., New York. Mangel. 17 E, Monroe St.. Chicago. Matthews, The Florist. Dayton. 0. Matthewson, J. E.. Sheboygan. Wis. Metairle Ridge Nursery Co.. New Orleans, La, Miller Floral Oo„ Salt Lake City, Utah. Murray. Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Newell. A., Kansas City, Mo. New York Floral Co.. Yonkers, N. Y. Papadem, J. G. Co.. 2953 Broadway, New York. Park Floral Co.. The. Denver, Colo. Pearson. E, W.. Newburyport. Mass. Penn, The Florist, Boston, Mass. Philips Bros., 938 Broad St.. Newark. N. J. Pikes Peak Flo. Co., Colorado Springs, Colo. Podesta & Baldocchi, San Francisco. Potter Floral Co.. El Pasoj Tex. Randall's Flower Shop, Worcester. Mass. Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa. Rock, Wm. L., Flower Co., Kansas City. Rodgers. J. W., Dayton, O. Rosery Floral Co.. The. Newark. N. J. Rosala Bros,, Seattle, Wash. Saake, O. C, Los Angeles. Cal. Salzer Seed Co.. John A., La Crosse, Wis. Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago. Schling. Max, 786 Fifth Ave.. New York. Sceery. Edward. Passaic. N. Y. Sceery, Edward. Paterson, N. J. Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. FLORtST Established over 30 yvara. 1122 Grand Avenne. Mention the American Florist when writing Lang Floral & Nursery Co. 1214 Main Street, Dallas, Texaa. Write or wire headquarters for flowers tot Texas. Oklahoma. Louisiana, New Mexico. No orders too large, none too small. Member of Florists* Tele^aph DeliveiTi Mention the America^i Florist when writing FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists' Telegraph Dellverr. Mention the American Florist when writing Rockford, lU. H. W. BUCKBEE. Mention the A^nerican Florist when writinff LITTLiiFIELD, Horisl WORCESTER, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Florists' TIelegfraph Delivery, Mention the A7nerican Florist when ivriting Schlatter. Wm. & Son. Springfield, Mass. Schmidt, Chas. L., Harrisburg. Pa. Shaffer. Geo. C Washington, D. C. Sheppard, Henry W.. Cincinnati, O. Smith & Fetters Co.. Cleveland. 0. Smith Co.. A. W.. Pittsburgh. Pa. Smith, Henry. Grand Rapids. Mich. Stumpp. G. E. M., New York. Trepel. Joseph. Brooklyn, N. Y. Walker Co., The F.. Louisville, Ky. Weber. P. H.. St. Louis. Mo. Weir. James. Inc., Brooklyn, N. Y. Williams, Mrs. B. A.. Pittsburgh, Pa. WIttboId Co.. G.. 745 Buckingham PI., Chso, Wolfskin Bros, & M. Goldenson. Los Anceias. 1920. The American Florist. 181 Ifsntion f7ic .1 merican Florist when writinp Yonkers, N. Y. New York Floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway Mention the American Florist token writing .V.-.FLOWERS/.V. S22 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD.. Aodi(orinni Amei, CHICAGO Uention the American Florist when writing CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 RACE STREET Successor to the H I L L FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity, BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in tbe City. Uention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Member of Florists* Tele^aph Deliverr. Mention the American Florist when writing CHARLES L SCHMIDT 313 Market St., Harrisburg, Pa. Night and day serTlce In all Central Pennsylvania. Uention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO DETROIT r^rfanffal P1rki«:^1 C*rk > 32 n. state si.. Chicago v-'Cnircll r l\jrist 1 I Connecticut Avenue and L Street | iiiiBmraiwiiaiiiBitaimiiariaiijanafifliiiiiiwiniiwniiicianannimmiiaiw Washington, D. C. BLACKISTONE,ioc 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service Los Angeles, Calif. -^^^^ i O. C. SAAKE > FLORIST jC We Solicit Telegraph Orders. H Regular Trade Discount. 5 2 15 W. FcURTH STREET New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd SI. 'Phone, Columbus 6883 The name "Malainlre lirolbers" on a boi of llnwers Is a Gunranteeof Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. Send your orders for flowers for de- livery in this city and vicinity to Joho A. Salzer Seed Co. Quality and Service As.sured. Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member of Florists' Telegraph DsllTuy, Mention the American Florist when writing hIa^of Newark, N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Prompt Dfliveries to any town or cit, wilfain 150 miles of Newark. Telephone Market 494 Mentio7i the American Florist when writing "WE NEVER SLEEP" GREENHOUSES MOHipllISi TfiDlli 89 Sonth Main St. "Up-to-the-Minute" Service and Execution. Elvery Flower in Season Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samvel Murray^ 1017 Grand Avenue Bfember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, CHICAGO ^ rAe Florist 17 C.MONROE ST. Ifember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 182 The American Florist, Feb. 7, tf='=^ The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. E. C. Dungan, Philadelphia, Pa., Presi- dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa. , Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleve- land, O., Secretary-Treasurer. The thirty-eighth annual meeting will be held at Milwaukee, Wis., June 22-24, 1920. The price of bags at Chicago. Febru- ary 4, was $60. Gladiolus planting stock is in short supply with strong demand. Blue Stem spring seed wheat is sell- ing in Chicago at $4.00 per busliel. Gekman lily of the valley pips are arriving at New York, some badly sprouted. The February Garden magazine, is a great index of mail order seed and plant advertising. Detroit, Mich. — Lem W. Bowen, of D. M. Ferry & Co.. and wife, are at Miami, Pla. LAK.SINO, Mich. — The Harry E. Saier Co. has been incorporated, capital stock S.W.OOO. Many seedsmen complain of unusual printers' delays in getting out their catalogues this season. Carl Cropp. of Vaughan's Seed Store. Cliicago, celebrated another birthday anniversary this week. H.^^RRY B. McCuLLOUGH. of the J. M. McCullough Sons Co.. Cincinnati, O.. has gone away for a rest. The death of W. Fi-ank Jones, of Cadwell «& Jones, Hartford, Conn., is reported in our obituary column this week. Floral P.\rk, N. Y. — Busine:5s for 1!I2() at John Lewis Childs' started out well, with January sales far in advance of last year. OiJVEB H. Drew, formerly of Hibernia. N. Y., writes that he is camped on the east side of the San Bernardino moun- tains, overlooking the Mojave desert. ■ C. C. Morse & Co.. San Francisco, Calif., Wvise O. L,. Coulter is no longer with them. The firm's representatives now on the road are H. W. Tracy and George S. Stowell. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, re- poits January wholesale trade over 25 per cent ahead of that of last year. The retail catalogue was not in circulation in time to show January results. Board of Trade. — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade, February 4. were as follows : Timothy, $10.00 to $14.00 per 100 pounds; March, .$1.5.25 asked; red clover. $45.00 to $.")(i.ilO per 100 pounds. J. C. Bodger, of John Bodger & Sous Co., Los Angeles, Calif., who expected to sail for Europe last week, was strick- en with influenza at Philadelphia, Jan- uary 25, and has been obliged to aban- don his ocean trip. Visited Chicago: H. W. Buckbee, Rockford; E. B. Northrup and wife, Minneapolis, Minn.: J. W. Edmundsou, San Jose, Calif.; Joseph L. Schilder, Chillicothe, O.; E. A. Dennison, Ellis- burg. N. Y.; Harry E. Saier. Lansing, Mich.; Theodore Cobb, representing D. M. Ferry & Co.. Detroit. Mich.; Francis C. Stokes, of Stokes' Seed Farms, Phila- delphia, Pa. Philadelphia. Pa. — The first ship- ment of potash to reach this port di- rectly from Gel-many in three or four years, arrived Janiiary 2.S. on the Norwegian steamship. Tungus. from Hamburg. The cargo consists of 3.0l>0 tons. Atl.\nt.\. Ga. — From all indications. January business of H. G. Hastings Co. will show a gain of 2.5 to .'io per cent over the exceptionally good corre- sponding period of 1910. An increase in the number of items ordei-ed is no- ticeable. Toledo. O. — Clover was steady Feb- ruary 2. opening 10 cents higher than the closing price the previous day, with cash offereil at .$rl(j.05, a drop of 50 cents dui'ing the week. Timothy was steady with cash, 1010, at $0.75, March $(;.!)0. April $0.00; and May $0.70. Cin'cinn.vti. O. — January business, despite backward weather, was fully up to the avei-age at the establishment of the J. M. McCullough's Sons Co. Indi- cations point to any early season, with active trading. Extremely higli prices on grass seeds are influencing dealers to buy in small lots, but it is expected that all stocks will be well cleared out at the end of the season. W.\sillNGTON, D. C. — Complaints of unfair methods in competition have been issued by the federal ti'ade com- mission against the A. A. Berry Seed Company, of Clarinda, Iowa, and the American Mutual Seed Company, of Chicago. The two concerns deal in farm, garden and flower seeds in inter- state commerce. Answers to the com- plaints are to be filed by March 15, following which a date will be set for trial. Onion Sets. Onion sets in the Chicago district are moving out lively at .$3.75 for colors and $4.00 for whites, in carlots. Under the leadership of Mr. Van Bodegraven. a co-operative association of onion set growers was organized at South Holland, January 10. vyth the idea of stabilizing the industry. Stock in the concern was offered and numer- ous subscriptions handed in. JllllllllllIIIIIIIIilllllllllllllllIlllIIIIIIIIIIlllIllllMlllulinilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllli: I THE W. G. PRESSING I SEED COMPANY | I NORWAIiK, OHIO. I I Growers ExclusiTely of — ^— | I Sweet Corn Seed) ^.iitiMiimiiiMiiiiiiniiriniiiiitiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiitiiiiiiiriiiiMiiiiiiiiMiriiir Pieters-Wheeier Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondence Solicited. Danish Uaurantee of Root Crop Seeds. Nine Danish seed growers have ar- ranged with the government root seed commissioner to have samples drawn from their export bags, sealed and later planted for proving in the trial grounds. If a foreign buyer has any occasion to complain of impurity of stocks he re- ceives, complaint is to be made to the Danish root seed inspector, and if his teit shows non-genuine stocks, the buyer will be allowed a compensation according to Danish law. Unhappily, the circular received by us does not say whether this penalty is simply a refund of cost of seed or a payment to buyer of the money value of what the crop of roots would have been if of the true type sold. The amount and basis of this payment must be known to es- tablish the real value of the so-called "guarantee." For the circular itself, write Thomas Madsen & Co., 1,S Broadway. New York. Catalogues Received. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York, seeds, bulbs and plants, retail; Henry A. Dreer. Inc., Philadel- phia, Pa.; seeds, bulbs and plants, wholesale and retail: Geo. B. McVay, Jr., Birmingham, Ala., seeds; James Vick's Sons. Rochester, N. Y., seeds; Henry F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa., plants, bulbs and seeds, wholesale; J. J. H. Gregory & Son. Marblehead, Mass., seeds; C. H. Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee, Wis., seeds; J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York, trade list; Storrs & Han-ison Co.. Painesville. O.. nursery stock. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Mention the Ainfiican Florist when writinp The Best Color Chart PRICE $1.00 POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., OHIOAGO Braslan Grower for the AVhoU*s!il« Trade Only. Onion, Lettuce. Carrot, Parsnip, Parsley, Celert. Endive. Salsify, Named and Mixed Grandiflora and Spencer Sweet Peas and Sunflower, Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company IV 20. The American Florist. 183 We arc head(iuartirs (or the BEST OF EVERYTHING in VEGETABLE SEEDS with our Stock Seed Farms at Qraea Lake. Mich., and our growing stations In every part of the United States where ■eed.i are grown successfully, all In charge of capable and experienced men. we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN and VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. P9^ Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for future delivery. '^Q JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., CAMBRIDGE, N. Y. 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 Yokohama Nursery Co. LTD. Woolworth Building, NEW YORK CITY IMPORTERS Japanese bulbs, Plants and Seeds Philadelphia Seed Trade. Juniuu-y iHusiiiivss ;U tlie e.staljlish- inent of tlie W. Atlee Burpee Co., .showed an increase of from 2l> to 30 per cent in number of orders and averag'e value as compared with trade during: the corresponding period in I'.tlll, which went on record as the greatest January bu.siness in the history of the concern. There appears to be a strong demand for tiower seeds from home gardeners anpounds on timo- thy. Kentucky blue grass, red top and red clover, at principal points of distri- bution January 24. 1!I2U. as given by the Government Market Reporter of Jan- nary .•;!. 1!)2<1 : Ky. Tinio- Blue Red Red thy Grass Top Clover New York .... 115.00 $28.00 $19.00 $67.00 Baltimore .... 16.00 26.00 20.00 66.00 Richmond .... 16.25 28.00 20.60 60.00 Buffalo 15.00 28.00 20.00 68.75 Toledo 16.40 30.00 21.00 60.40 Louisville .... 15.00 29.00 22.00 60.00 Chica1?o 14.50 28.00 19.00 58.00 Minneapolis . . 14.75 31.00 22.00 60.00 St. Louis 14.76 31.25 21.00 69.00 Kansas City .. 16.00 30.00 21.00 68.00 Denver 14.00 29.00 23.00 Sail I,ake City. 14.00 30.00 60.00 Seattle 17.00 35.00 25.00 60.00 Memphis 15.00 23.50 61.00 A\'erage for the L^nited States same date. 1919 $10.75 $22.25 $14.25 $42.26 SEND FOR 19?0 Florists' and Market Gardeners' Catalog NOW READY TO MAIL EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO. 4013 Milwaukee Ave., (Neanrvingparii Bivd ) CHICAGO Salvia or Scarlet Sage We have just completed harvesting our own Bloomsdale Farm Grown, crop 1919, Salvia or Scarlet Sage. We offer yon this exceptionally good strain, and high vitality seed, of the following varieties : Salvia Splendens or Clara Bedman, Salvia Bonfire, 1 lb., $30.00 per lb.; 5 lbs. and over, $25.00 per lb. Net, 60 days, 2% off 10, f. o. b. Bristol, Pa , if unsold on receipt of order, as we did not have a laige crop. D. Landreth Seed Company, EstaSTsh^f 178* Bristol, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing C. C. MORSE & CO. Seed Growers San Francisco, Calif. CKS OP Onion^ Lettuce^ Radish, Carrot, Sweet Peas, Etc. GROWERS OP SELECTED STOCKS OP Western Seed & irrigation Go. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES: Cucumber. Muskmelon and Watermelon, Pumpkin, Summer and Winter Sguash, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn. Write for Spec al Contract and Spot Prices. Ofiice and Warehouse. Growing Station. FREMONT, NEB. ROCKY FORD, COLO. Bolgiano's "Big Crop" Seeds "Tested and Trusted" Over a Century. Special price list to Florists and Market Gardeners. Write for a copy at once— it will save vou money, J. BOLG'AMO & SON, BaJtimorp, Md. 184 Fhe American Florist. Feb. vVe are preparing to meet the growing demand for Sweet Peas, Asters, Zinnias, Nasturtiums BODGER'S NEW GIANT DAHLIA-FLOWERED ZINNIA. And Other FLOWER SEEDS Now is the time to place Contract Orders for 1920 Crop We Also Grow Vegetables: TOMATO, BEANS, LETTUCE and Other California Specialties John Bodger& Sons Go. Contract Seed Growers Los Angeles, California For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inqnirles to HURST & SON 152 Houndsdltch LONDON, - - ENGIAND The Premier British Wholesale and Exporting Seed House 75 YEARS UNRIVALLBD REPUTATION Waldo Rohnert GILROY. OAI.. W'BOL.ESAL.E SEED GROWER Specialties: Beet, Carrot, Endive, Lettuce. Onion and Radish. Correspondence Solicited. TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CAliIFORNIA THE G. HERBERT COY SEED 00. VAIiliEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumlier. Mustunelon, Squash and Pumpkin Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn. Wait for KELWAY'S Wholesale S££D CATALOaUE FOR 1920 before placing your order. Ttie most favorable prices of the year. If not received wire or write KELWAY & SON, Wholesale Seed Growers, Langport, England WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST SAN FRANCISCO "^'""fr.'^n^.c.scT'""'''''" CALIFORNIA I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm. Send your inquiries to The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison Si., CUcago 1t, confideni-e to produce the best results. ASTERMUM Tr. I'kt. Vz. White $0 40 $3 25 Rose Pink 40 2 25 Lavender 40 2.25 Mixed .40 2.00 ASTER, CREGO White .40 200 Shell Pink .40 2.00 Rose Pink 40 a 00 Purple 40 2.00 Lavender .40 2.00 Mixed .30 1.50 ASTER, EARLY ROYAL BRANCHING Lavender 4u 2.S6 Purple 40 2.35 Rose Pink 40 2 25 Shell Pink .40 2 25 White .40 2.25 Mixed .40 2.00 Also all other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. Send for Our Wholesale Price List if you do not receive a copy. HENRY F. MiCHELL CO., 518 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. ASTER, QUEEN OF THE MARKET Tr. Pkt. White $".25 Rose Pink .25 Oz. $1.00 1 00 Blush Pink .25 Dark Blue 25 1.00 1.00 Light Blue .85 1.00 Crimson 25 Mixed .20 ASTER, MICHELLS IMPROVED SEMPcE'S BRANCHING White .30 1 00 .75 1.50 Shell Pink 30 Rose Pink a) Lavender .30 Purple .3 ) 1 .50 1.50 1.50 1.50 Crimson 3o Mixed .30 1 50 1.50 HOLLAND BULBS When Buying for next season BUY THE BEST. Order from Segers Brothers, i^td., BULB GROWERS Llssc, HoUand WRITE OUR Mr. A. Schravendeel, 116 Broad St., New York, for prices. Finest Quality Lily of the Valley Pips Ready for immediate delivery. For prices write Van Meeuwen &TegeIaar,"^3BX''rTarhsS,'°^" Hogewoning & Sons, Inc. Wholesale Bulb Growers and Importers 32 Broadway, New York 1920. The American Florist. 187 BILBS iiliiliililiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiir. /\.N D iiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiii ROOTS For Immediate Shipment T. R. Be^Oflia Bulbs Per 1000 Single mixed, I'^-i'i in. diameter " $124 00 Single mixed, 'i-l in diameter 90 00 SioRle, in following separate colors: Scarlet, Pink, Sal- mou. OrankTe, Crimson, ^4-! in diameter 95 00 VALLEY PIPS Berlin forcing type, per 1(00, $27 5(' 2.dOJ per case, case lots only. F. O. B. New York Size 7-9 8-10 910 10-11 11-12 Per case 300 260 200 160 130 Per case $49.50 47.60 60.00 49.50 47.51 F. O. B. Denver 6-8 400 42.00 7-9 300 49 50 8-10 260 47.60 9-10 200 60.00 F. O. B. Chicago 7-9 300 49 50 10-11 150 49.50 F. O. B. London (Ont.) 7-9 300 49.50 8-10 250 47.50 9-10 200 60 00 10- 11 160 49 50 TERMS 60 days net, 2'"^ cash 10 days from invoice date, cash with order unless your credit is established with us. Write for prices on HARDY LILY BULBS, DRACAENA CANES, PALM SEEDS, RAFFIA, BAMBOO CANES, Etc. Established 1902. "Reliabilit>" i>- our mDtto. We occupy our own building, a city block through, and give prompt, efficient, courteous service. McHutchison & Co. 95 Chambers St., NEW YORK Make every Inch of space In your Greenhouse count by planting Gladioli between your Carnations. The money they bring you will be a surprise. 2S0suppli.dat lot Orates oi,,.,,,,^,,,,. ,,,.,,,„ ,k<.|h i„. X.\X. per lUOO 1st. per 1000 2nd. per 1000 America $36.00 $30.00 $27.50 Mrs. Francis King, everybody's favorite forcer. 36. tO 27.50 24.00 THE GREAT FORCING ROSE COLUMBIA We offer 26,000, subject to being unsold, 2'( inch pots $120 00 per lOCO Our catalog mailed on request, has a general line to offer, address THE GOOD & REESE CO., "'^rX w„^if°"'" SPRINGFIELD, DHIO Lily of the Valley Best Hollard Pips per 1000, $25.00 Bruns' Special Early Forcing per 1000, 35 00 Bruns' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand. per 1000, 45.00 H. N. BRUNS, 3040 W. Madison St., Chicago Primula Obconica Giganlea Rosea Dwarf habit, light and dark shades of pink Select strain. All fresh seed. Sample of flower pro- duced, sent on request. Packet of 15C0 seeds for $1.50. Cash. Ernest Oechslin Madison and Gale Sts.. River Forest, 111. Seed Packets FLOWER SEED SIZES TO CATALOG ENVELOPES — RETURN ENVELOPES Brown Bag Filling Machine Co FITCHBURG. MASS., U. S. A. Mention the American Florist when writing EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of Higb-Grade Seed. TOMATO. Pepper, Epffplant. Squash. Pumpkin. Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Com on contract. CORRKSPONDENCB SOLICITED ROUTZABN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Swiet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Gladiolus for Fori dn^ Strictly first size 1 Wl \ bulbs. UlUg 1^ inch and up. Per 100 1000 America, pink :... 13.50 $30.00 Autumn Queen, light \ellow, red throat 4. CO 85.00 Brenchleyensis, scarlet 2.75 26.00 Chicago White 3.75 35.00 Francis King, scarlet .. 3.25 28.00 Halley, salmon 4.00 36.00 Mrs. Frank Pendleton. IVlyrtle Niagara, yellow Peace, white 7.00 7.60 5.00 5.t0 7.00 6.60 60.00 70.00 45.00 46.00 66.00 60.00 Schwaben, yellow Priflceps, red A. Henderson & Co. 166 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing .«iininniniiiiiittiitiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiniitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiituiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiM:i Our 1920 (Wholesale Bolb List| i Is ready. Ask for a copy. | I The General Bulb Company | I Established 1883 i I Vogelenzang, Holland. | I AMERICAN BRANCH: | I 1 10 Water Street, New Yorlt City. | TiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiir Mention the American Florist when writino 188 The American Florist, Feh. 7, Market Gardeners ==%» Vegetable Growers' Association of America. E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula. O., President; Louis F. Miller, Toledo, O, Vice-President: S. W. Severance, Loui ville, Ky.. Secretary ; H. J. Cheney, Grand Rapids Mich., Treas. Nest annual convention September 1920. *^= Cook County farmers want $15.00 per ton for g-rowing- sugar beet.s on con- tract. The Minnesota .State Vegetable Grow- ers' Association, with a membership of 600, lias adopted a resolution favor- ing affiliation «ith the Vegetable Grow- ers' Association of America. Seattle, Wash. — Notwithstanding the recent freeze, local growers are going ahead with plans for replanting. Japanese market gardeners are prepar- ing to ship 500 carloads of Puget Sound lettuce to the east, starting the latter part of April. Celery fields which were destroyed have been reset. — H. M. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, February 3. — Cucumbers, 2- dozen box, .$4.00 to .$fi.OO; celery. Mich- igan, square box, .$2.03 to .$.3.00: leaf lettuce, per tomato box. 27i4 to ?i) cents; radishes, per dozen bunches, TO to 85 cents; tomatoes, per pound, 15 to 40 cents. New York. February 2, — Celery, per crate, $6.00 to $15.00; cucumbers, per dozen $2,00 to $3.00: mushrooms. 75 cents to $2.25 per three pound basket; tomatoes, per pound. 5 to 40 cents; let- tuce, per dozen. .50 cents to $1.00; rad- ishes, per 100 bunches, $2.00 to $6.00. Vegfetable Markets. Reports to the United States depart- ment of agriculture, bureau of markets, for the period January 27- February 3. show irregular conditions with moderate price changes and a generally weak tone. Following the rapid advance of the past few weeks, potato values de- clined in producing sections and slight changes occurred in some consuming markets. Michigan, Wisconsin and Min- nesota round whites are 15-20 cents lower, closing ot $4.30-$4.45 per 100 pounds sacked f. o. b. shipping points and were steady in middlewestern dis- tributing markets at $4.75-$5,00, closing slightly higher than last week in Chi- cago carlot market at $4.65-$4.75. Colo- rado Russets strengthened to $4.00 per 100 pounds, wagonloads, cash to gi-ow- ers. New York round whites declined 30 cents at the close to $4.00-$4.27 f. o. b. and were quoted in a few middle- western markets at $4.65-$4.85. Maine Green Mountains closed 30-40 cents lower, ranging $3.60-$3.75 bulk per 100 pounds, and .$3.80 sacked f. o. b. ship- ping points. This stock was quoted 30 cents lower in New York jobbing mar- kets at $4,45-$4,60 bulk. Cabbage de- mand and movement was slow and dull at western New York shipping points. Prices for Danish Seed stock declined, closing $S0-$100 per ton f. o. b., com- pared with $95-$100 last week. Con- suming markets closed mostly $110- $120 per ton bulk of this stock. New Florida Wakefields were steady at .$3.00- • $3.25 per li/. bushel hamper. California Winningstadts closed in New York and Boston at $4..50-$5.50 and in Chicago at $4..">0-$5.00. Onions continued weak at western New York shipping points. Good yellow stock ranged $5.25-$5.75 per 101) pounds f. o. b. sacked. Consum- ing markets were slow and dull, but fairly steady, at .$5.50-$6..50, eastern cities mostly $G.0O-.$6.50. Middlewestern reds closed at $6.00-$6.25 in Chicago and St. Louis. California brown and yellow varieties reached $7.0O-$8.00 for small lots in southwestern markets, but ranged $5,50-$5.75 in Chicago. Sweet Potato Variety Identification. The United States department of agriculture is working out a key by means of which varieties of sweet pota- toes can be identified. There has al- ways been a great deal of confusion re- garding sweet potato varieties, and this key will make it possible to positively identify all true varieties. It is based on the color, size and shape of the stems ;ind leaves, and in the color, size, and quality of the potatoes themselves. That the key works is attested by the fact that by its use varieties described at the time Columbus discovered America have been identified. It is yet too soon to say just what may be ex- pected from this work, but the results til us far secured are very promising. This work is being done at Arlington Farm, Va.. and at the Pee Dee experi- ment station, Florence, S. C. Investigational work in curing sweet potatoes has also brought out important results. It was shown that with proper handling in storage conditions, sweet potatoes can be carried through the win- ter and as hue as April 1 with not more than one per cent of loss from decay. Mushroom Growing By B. M. Duggar Presenting accurately the requirements for success. 260 pages, cloth, fully illustrated. Price, $1.50. American Florist Co. 140 S. Deaiboin St., CHICAGO If you are interested In POINSETTIAS and four and five inch BOSTON FERNS for immediate delivery, write GEO.A. KUHL, ""^'^gi! p,-T" Mention the American Florist wheii writinQ WM. K. HARRIS 55th St. and Springfield Ave. W. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wholesale Grower o( Blooming and Decorative Plants Mention the American Florist ivhen writing CHAS. H. TOHY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemam Novelties My Specialty Mention the American Florist ivhen writinp ARE YOU ALERT? Why loic halt yo malolD iht World uf T 1 alx The Burbaok Tom •reful. palnsraklne •bo BURBANK TOMATO Id earliness, productiveness, sue. ihape, color, flavor, solidity and all desirable qualities it is par excellent. Will stand ahead of all in popularity when better known for both home and market use Order early as stock is very limited and sold in packets only. Packet of 100 seeds, 20 cents; i for SO cents; 7 for $1.00. Catalogue of other sterling novelties and spec- alties. Free. ISAAC F. TILLINGHAST S(rt ml PIm f-rowtr S\SH ROj*. CkUt SEASONABLE STOCK REnoy MOW I ; Asparagus Plumosus — 2%-in., $5.00 per 100; $45 per 1,000. = I Asparagus Sprengeri, 2%-in., $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1,000. g i Fern Dish Ferns — 2^4 -In. Pteris Magnifica, Wimsetti, Critica Alba, g Lineata and Mayi-Adiatum Cuneatum, and Aspidium Tsussimense, | $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1,000. 1 : Achyranthus Herbsti, 214-in., brightest red, $4.50 per 100. 1 I Alternanthera Brilliantissima, 214-in. (bright red), $4.00 per 100. J \ Euonymus Japonlca, Silver Edge (for hampers, baskets or vases), 2%- J in., $15.00 per 100; 3-in., $25.00 per 100; 4-in., $35.00 per 100. § I Fuchsia, Mrs. E. G. Hill, 2%-in. (Best white), $5.00 per 100. 1 I Jjantanas, Dwarf, 2 '/4-in. Splendid stock, distinct sorts, $5.00 per 100; 1 $45.00 per 1,000. 1 I Palms — Clean young stock, Kentia Belmoreana, 2%-in., $15.00 per g 100; heavy 3-in., $25.00 per 100; heavy 4-in., $50.00 per 100. g : Snapdragon (Keystone), 2% -in., once pinched stock, in splendid shape, J at $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1,000. J i Double Petunia Gertrude, best and strongest growing light pink, extra j size flowers, 2-in. pots $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1,000. 6 other g varieties at same price. M \ Cannas — Dry roots, two and three. eyes, King Humbert, $5.00 per 100; J $45.00 per 1,00. p Meteor, best red, green leaf, $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1,000. 1 Richard Wallace, standard yellow, $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1,000. | I The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesviile, Ohio | i'SiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiH^^^ 3920. The Amur i ca n Fl o ris t. 189 "Hamburg Late Pink" Chrysanthemum PicturewastakenNov.23.191it,andwin _ give a good idea of what "Hamburg Late Pink" looks like when grown to single stems and planted six inches each way. "Hamburg Late Pink" is an improved late pink Maud Dean, having more petals, and if grown for late will hardly ever show an open center. The average grower of chrysanthe- mums must have varieties which are easy to handle, and from which he can cut as near 100% of perfect blooms as possible. "Hamburg Late Pink" has been grown for the last four years, and produces a very high proportion of good flowcis. It is not an exhibition variety, but, for late pink, one of the best for commercial pur- poses. It can be had in bloom the latter part of November by taking an early bud, but some of the flowers will show open centers; but by selecting late buds, after October 1st, most of the flowers are cut during December, and would advise to select late buds, as the later buds will hardly ever show an open center, and some flowers can be had even in January. Keeping qualities are excellent, and where agraceful pink flower is wanted, "Hamburg Late Pink" cannot be Surpassed. "Hamburg Late Pink" will be disseminated in the spring of 1920. Plants will be ready March 1st, 1920, and orders will be filled in rotation. Rooted Cuttings (by parcel post) $16.00 per 100; $150.00 per 1000 2-lnch pots (by express) 18.00 per 100; 160.00 per 1000 WILLIAM F. KASTING COIVIPANY, '*IuffILo:n."y.' Mention the American Florist lohen ivritinp Rooted Cuttings ALTEENATHEEA, red and yeUow. per 1.0"l> $ 8.00 SEGONIA. Thiitalalue. 2V!-ln.. per 100. . B.OO BRILLIANTISSIMA, per 1.000 10.00 ■CUPHEA, Ageratum, Guernsey and Blue Star, per 100 90 TEVEEFEW. Gem; GENISTA. VINCA VAR 1.50 DAISIES, Mrs. Saunders. SiDRle White, Boston Yellow. 2-ln., per 100 3.00 ALYSSTTM, Giant Double 2-1d 2.00 SMILAX and FSIHITLA Malacoides 2-Id.. 3.00 Cash. BYER BROS., CHAMBERSBURG. Mention the American Florist ivhen writing /^ • Standard Sorts, In C»eraniums ^^.^oVpTiooi." ■'^"'" as held at the New American house, Bos- ton, Mass., January 27-28, with a good attendance. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows : Charles Adams, Springfield, Mass.. president: John K. M. L. Farquhar, Boston, Mass., vice president; Sheldon Robinson, Lex- ington, Mass., secretary; V. A. Vanicek, Newport, R. I., treasurer; C. R. Burr, Manchester, Conn.; A. P. Home, Man- ches.,ter, N. H., and C. E. Dow, Bar Har- bor, Me., executive committee. New members elected included George M. Johnson, North Abington, Mass.: George Kirkpatrick, Winchester, Mass.: Frederick J. Rea, Norwood, Mass.; C. H. Sierman, Hartford. Conn.; James V. Spadea, Brockton, Mass.; C. B. Turner, Stoughton, Mass., and B. W. Whitney, Reading, Mass. Boston was chosen as the place of the next annual convention. The programme included the follow- ing timely papers and discussions: "What Can We Import — and How?" by Winthrop H. Thurlow. West New- bury, Mass.; "Standardization of Prices," by Harlan P. Kelsey, Salem. Mass.; "The Labor Problem," by John R. Barnes, Yalesville, Conn.; "New England Plants for New England Gar- dens," Kenneth Gillett, Southwick, Mass.; "The Fruit Tree Situation," by Paul Stark, Louisiana. Mo.; "The Euro- pean Corn Borer," by D. J. Caffery. in charge of federal corn borer investiga- tion; "Message from the American Assoociation of Nurserymen." by Presi- dent J. Edward Moon; "Market Devel- opment," by Ernest F. Coe, New Haven, Conn.; "What's New in the Garden?" E. B. Farrington, Boston, Mass. Iboliom Prirel, Natarai Habit Iboltam r,l.r flardy Privet (L. Ibota X Ovalifolimn) Now sent out for the first tune. Inquire for further information. One-year field-grown plants. 15.00 each. Summer rooted, frame-grown, $3.00 each. Plants in storage for immediate shipment. Introducers of Box-Barberry, well rooted summer frame cuttings, $65.00 per 1000. The Elm City Nursery C o., >VoodiTiont Nurseries, Jnc. NEW HAVEN, CONN. Ibolioiii Prirel, When Triiomed Ampelopsis Veitchii From 2M inch pots, $8.00 per 100; $76.00 per 1000. JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, Newark, New York 150,000 California Privet One and Two Years Old, Well Branched. 12 to 18 inches, at $12.50 per 1000 18 to 24 inches, at . 20 00 per 1000 2 to 3 feet, at 22.50 per 1000 SOUTHERN NURSERY CO., Winchester, Tenn. STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good hardy climber. Send for our list. Th» PONARD fi "■s « JONES CO. Robnl Pyle, Pm. E WEST GROVE FENNA. AnL Wintzcr. Yicc-Pru. Mention the American Florist when icritinf/ Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. By M. G. Kaiu. 342 pages. Illustrated. Price $2.00. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHIOAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Trinity Tree.*!. For the first time in its history. Trinity churchyard is virtually bare of trees. The last five big sycimores, some of which officials of the Trinity Corpor.ition believe were among those originally planted when the present church was built, have been removed within the last few weeks and only a few stunted saplings remain in the old burying ground. There are many Wall Street men who remember Trinity churchyard as a mass of foliage in season, but in re- cent years tree-planting by the Trinity authorities has proved a fail- ure. It may be that the church will cease its efforts to replace the old trees. About 15 years ago a row of elms was planted .lust south of the Trinity building. These are all dead. "We liave done everything we can to restore the old shade," said an of- ficial, but the new trees do not seem to flourish. Kxperts tell us that the soil is all right, but something in the air seems to prevent growth. We cannot even make shrubbery grow." — Wall Street Journal. fV*<>»'*^^N/^Sf.f./S»./N^ Miscellaneous Boston Ivy Clematis Paniculate Shrubs Raspberries, Blackberries Evergreens Ornamental Trees Perennials California Privet Hedge Japan Barberry Prices on request. I Peter Boliiender & Sons Tippecanoe City, Ohio Tipi AWf5>^>»<>Sr»»gNrgNrvgK>SNNNrWrWN^ H ARRISONS' NURSERIE' Fruit Trees Budded from Bearing Orchards. Peach, ap- ple, pear, plum, cherry, quince, grape-vines, strawberry plants, I ' raspberries, blackberries, ever- ' greens and shade trees. Catalog free. Harrisons' Nurseries, Box 39, Berlin, Md. HilFs Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now raady. The D. Hill Nursei^ Co. Urnsr Growen m ABcrica lUNDET EreTgreca SpedaHsts Box 404. Dl DEE, ILL. Pine Studies. A gift of !(;1.(KX) was recently made by the Newport Turpentine and Rosin Company, of Milwaukee, Wis., to the course in pharmacy of the University of Wisconsin to be devoted to research work in pine products during the year 1019-20. Montreal. Que. — The Eastern Plant Growers' Association, at its annual' meeting in this city, elected the follow- ing officers for 1920: James McKenna,. president; E. J. Hay ward, vice-presi- dent; H. J. Eddy, secretary. 1920. The American Florist. 191 Ready Reference Section. 12 CENTS, NET, PER LINE. ALYSSUM. Alysauni. Oouble Giant. 2-inch. $2.00 per 100. EInior Rawltnps. Allegany. N. Y. Alysnuni. T^oul>le Giant. 2-in.. J2.00 per 100; JIS 00 per 1.000. Byer Bros., Cham- hersburg. Pa. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI. Alnpi'lcipsi.s Vfltrlill. 2'i-in.. $8 per 100. »75 ppr 1.000. .lack.ion & Perkins Co.. Newark. New York. ASPARAGUS. Asparagu.'j plumosus. 2 'A -In. pots, $3.60 pel 100: 3-in. pots, $6.00 per 100. Strone, husky plants, sure to please. Cash please. I.OOMIS GREENHOUSES, Loomls, Calif. Asparagus Sprengerl, 2^4 -In., $4.00 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. BEGONIAS. Begonias, tuberous rooted, single. In sepa- rate colors, scarlet, orange, yellow, rose and white, $16 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Begonias, LiUminosa, Prima Donna and Erfordii; strong. transplanted seedlings, $2.60 per 100. Cash. Brill Celery Gardens, Kalamazoo, Mich, BOXWOOD. CHOICE BOXWOOD SPRATS Write UB today for prices on Fall and Winter deliveries. Best merchantable fancy tips. Dwarf variety. Quality guaranteed. Satisfactory delivery assured to all parts* of tl. S. A. and Canada. PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., IIG-IIS Seventh St. Pittsburgh, Pa. BULBS. Bulbs. T. R. Begonia. Single mixed and In separate colors. For prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Mc- Hutchison & Co.. 96 Chambers St., New York. Bulbs. Single and double hyacinths. Dar- win and single tulips. For prices see dis- play advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 63 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs. Tulips and Lilium GIganteum. For sizes and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this Issue. S. S. Skldel- sky & Co.. 60 Park Place, New York. CALADIUMS. Caladiums. With sound center shoots. For sizes and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan'a Seed Store. Chicago and New York. CALCEOT/ARIA. Calceolaria Hybrlda, choicest mixed, fine Plants, 2-in.. ready for 4-in.. $9.00 per 100. Cash. BRTLI. CELERY GARDENS, Kala- mazoo, Mich. CALENDULAS. Calendulas Orange King, 2-in.. $2.00 per 100. Seedlings. $1.00 per 100. Byer Bros., Cliambersburg, Pa. CANNAS. Cannas. Good strong divisions. Per 100 King Humbert $6.00 Mrs. A. Conard 6.00 Gladiator 4.00 Crimson Bedder 4.00 THE REESER PLANT COMPANY Springfield, Ohio. Cannas. .Stored in our special moist cel- lars: not dried and stunted, but all first- class stock. For list of varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Cannas. Select 2 to 3 eyes. The very finest stock. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this is- sue. American Bulb Co., 172 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. 16,000 KING HUMBERT 2 to 4 eyes, $4.60 per 100: $40.00 per 1,000. Cash. BUSHY FLOWER GARDEN Bushy, Va. CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Fine Healthy Stock. Grown Right! Packed Right! Priced Right! Sure to Please You Ready Now. Wlute: 100 1000 Matchless $4.50 $40.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00 White Wonder 6.00 46.00 Fink: Pink Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Miss Theo 6.00 46.00 Enchantress Supreme 6.50 60.00 Rose Pink Enchantress.... 4.50 40.00 Ward 6.00 60.00 Nancy 6.00 45.00 Alice 6.00 45.00 Roper 4.50 40.00 Rosette 6.00 46.00 Bed: Aviator 4.50 40.00 Thenanthos 4.60 40.00 Herald 5.00 46.00 Merry Christmas 5.00 45.00 Buy the Best! It Pays! Order Promptly Big Demand M. C. GUNTERBERG. ■Wholesale Florist 169 N. State St. Chicago ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Large supply of fine, well-rooted, healthy and strong carnation cuttings In the fol- lowing varieties, ready for immediate de- livery: 100 1,000 Rose Pink Enchantress $4.50 $40.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Pink Enchantress 4.60 40.00 C. W. Ward 4.60 40.00 Aviator 4.60 40.00 Thenanthos 4.60 40.00 PETER REINBERG. Wholesale Florist 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago CARNATIONS. SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Mail. EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO.. 4013 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Carnations, R. C, White and Pink En- chantress, $6.00 per 100; $46.00 per 1,000. Ready now. PAGE'S GREENHOUSES, Staunton, III. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemum Hamburg Late Pink, Rooted cuttings, $16 per 100, $160 per 1000: 2-ln. pots, $18 per 100. $160 per 1000. Wm. F. Kastlng Co.. 668-670 Washington St., Buffalo, N. T. CINERARIA. Cinerarias. Vaughan's Columbian, mixed, fine plants, 2-in., ready for 4-in.. $4.00 per 100. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN — Strong, transplanted seed- lings for January and February delivery; all leading varieties. $6.60 per 100: $60.00 per 1,000. PETER PEARSON. 5732 Gun- nison St., Chicago. DAHLIAS. DAHLIAS FOR CUT FLOWERS. Mixed colors and types. $3.00 per 100. Mixed types in separate shades, red. white, pink and yellow, $5.00 per 100. Good, strong, field-grown divisions. Cash with order or one-fourth deposit for reservations. Still- man's dahlias are world known. GEO. L. .STII.LMAN. Dahlia Specialist. Box A-20, Westerly. Rhode Island. DAISIES. Bellls Daisies. Longfellow and Snowball. Fine strong plants, 2>/4-ln. pots, $5.00 per 100. Shasta Daisies. 3-in. pots, strong plants. $5.00 per 100. LOOMIS GREEN- HOUSES, Loomis, Calif. PERNS. SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Mall. EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO., 4013 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago Ferns. Pot grown; shipped without pots. Boston and Scottli. 4-in., $3.00 per doz. ; $20.00 per 100. 5-in., $4.80 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. Ferns. Victory. A new and valuable variety of Nephrolepis. For sizes and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this Issue. F. R. Plerson, Tarry- town, N. T. Boston ferns out of the bench ready for 6 and 8-Inch pots. Come and see the stock and for price.s. J. H. FIESSER, North Bergen, X. J. W You Do No! Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds About it 192 The American Florist. Feb. 7, FERNS. Boston Ferns, 2% -In., fine pot-grown stock at $6 00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. H. KLEINSTARINK, 2331 Letterle Ave., Louisville, Ky. Hardy ferns. Illustrated descriptive list mailed. Ludwig Mosbaek, Ferndale, Askov, Minn. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. Rooted cuttings. S. A. Nutt and Buchner, $20 per 1,000; Ricard and Poitevine, $35 per 1.000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. GliAPIOIil. GLADIOLI Reports from all over the world state that DIBNER'S new Gladioli are the larg- est, finest and most wonderful ever pro- duced. Our new catalog showing eight of our new varieties in natural colored plates will be sent free on request. RICHARD DIENER COMPANT Kentfield. California Gladiolus Bulbs. Standard and new and scarce varieties. For list of varieties and prices flee display advertisement elsewhere In thla issue. American Bulb Co., 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Gladiolus bulbs. First-class stock from our Michigan farms. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In thiP issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. Gladiolus for forcing. Strictly first size bulbs. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. A. Henderson & Co.. 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Gladioli. Fine stock to plane oetween carnations, America and Mrs. Francis King. For sizes and prices see display ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield. O. LIIiY OF THE VAIiliEY. Lily of the Valley. Best Holland Pips, $25 ; Bruns' Special Early Forcing, $35 ; Bruns" Celebrated Chicago Market Brand, $45 per 1000. H. N. Bruns. 3040 W. Madi- son St.. Chlcaso. Valley Pips. Berlin forcing type, per 1,000, $27.60; 2,600 per case; case lots only. McHutchison & Co., 96 Chambers St., New York. Lily of the Valley pips. Finest quality; ready for Immediate delivery. Van Meeuwen & Tagelaar, 1133 Broadway. N. Y. PRIMULAS. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO.. orchid growers and raisers, Southgate, London, England. Cat- tleyas. Laellio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order BoUcltecL • — ? Orchids of all kinds, established and semi-established. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. PAIiMS. Palms, high class, and novelties in deco- rative plants. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia. Pa. PANSIES. Pansies, 200,000 fine plants. Giant strain $3.00 per 1,000. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Panay seedlings, Giant Trimardeau, mix- ed, large flowering and choice colors. $4.00 per 1,000. $15.00 per 5.000, prepaid by mail. P. DANLEY, Macomb, 111. PETUNIAS. PETUNIAS Dlener's Ruffled Monsters, single. largest and finest In existence. Quickest and surest money-makers of the day ; sell at sight. Seed in separate colors, red, pink, white, purple, flesh pink, frilled, variegated and mixed colors. 50c per trade package. Our new catalog with natural colored plates free on request. RICHARD DIENER COMPANY. Kentfield, California. Primula Obconicas. Rosea, Apple Blossom, Kermesina. Good, strong stock from 2^4 -in. pots at $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. J. H. FIESSER. North Bergen, N. J. PRIVET. Privet. Box-Barberry, well rooted summer frame cuttings, $65.00 per 1000. The Elm City Nursery Co., Woodmont Nurseries. Inc., New Haven, Conn. Privet. California. One and two year old, well branched, 12 to 18-in.. $12.50; 18 to 24- in., $20.00; 2 to 3-ft., $22.50 per 1000. South- ern Nursery Co., Winchester, Tenn. PUSSY WILLOWS. Pussy Willows. Good quality stock for forcing. 15 to 30-in.. $4 per 1000; 2 to 4-ft.. $7 per 1.000. Cash with order; packing free. Minneapolis Nursery. 4117 So. Aldrlch Ave., Minneapolis, Minn. Surplus Stocks. The new plant quaran- tine gives greatly In- creased value to many kinds of surplus stock heretofore considered of little account, espec- ially bulbs and plants. You can quickly turn such surpluses into cash by advertising here. ROSES. ROSES. P.OSBS FIELD GROWN DORMANT PLANTS FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY No. 1 No. 2 Per 100 Per 100 DOROTHY PERKINS $20.00 $12.00 CRIMSON RAMBLER 22.00 12.00 EXCELSA 20.00 12.00 PHILA. RAMBLER 20.00 12.00 MAD. PLANTIER 26.00 16.00 RUSSELL'S COTTAGE 26.00 16.00 EMPRESS OP CHINA 26.00 16.00 SEVEN SISTERS 25.00 16.00 Write for our list of own root roses from 2 ^4 -inch and 4-incli pots. THE AMERICAN ROSE & PLANT CO. SnrlngflPlfl Ohilo ROSE PLANTS. Rose plants, last tall propagation. Dor- mant all winter. Now in 3-inch pots. Ready in about three .weeks. Fine stock. Best In market. 100 1,000 Richmond $10.00 $90.00 Sunburst 11.00 100.00 Killarney Brilliant 11.00 100.00 Pink Killarney 10.00 90.00 Pink Ophelia 10.00 WIETOR BROS. L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago. ROSES READY FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT COLUMBIA. 2% -In. own root, $15 per 100; $126 per 1,000. CHARLES H. TOTTT COMPANT, Madison, New Jersey SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS' AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Mail. EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO., 4013 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago Roses. New for 1920. Pilgrim, Crusader and Mrs. John Cook. For further particu- lars write. A. N. Pierson. Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Roses. The great forcing rose Columbia, 2\l-in.. $120 per 1.000. The Good & Reese Co.. Springfield, O. Ijlst of 2^i and 4-In. Roses ready, on re- quest. Leedte Co., Expert Rose Growers. iSpringfleld. O. SEEDS. SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS' AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Mall. EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO.. 4013 Milwaukee, Ave., Chicago. Seed. Primula Obconica Glgantea Rosea. Dwarf habit, light and dark shades of pink. Select strain: fresh seeds. Packet of 1600 -seeds. $1.60. Cash. Ernest OechsUn. River Forest, 111. Seeds. Specialties In variety. Onion, car- rot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. McGiU & Co.. wholesale seed growers. San Francisco, Calif. Seeds. Pedigree and selected stocks of rutabaga, turnip, cabbage. Savoy cabbage, beet and mangel: flower seeds. Write for special prices, Kelway & Son, Langport, Eng. Seeds. Mlchell's Flower. For varieties and prices see display advertisement else- where In this issue. Henry F. Micheli Co., 618 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon, squash and pump- kin 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, Swedesboro, N. J. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, muskmelon, squash and pumpkin; sweet, flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co.. Valley, Neb. Seeds. Rhodes grass, Paspalum grass. Soudan grass. Couch, Prairie grass. Red Top grass. H. A. Peterson, Ltd., Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Seeds. Specialties: Cabbage, carrot, Dutch cornsalad, beans, peas, radish, scorsslnera, etc. Write for offers. SPRUIJT & CO.. Utrecht, Holland. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cucum- ber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co., Fre- mont, Neb, Seeds, specialists; Pepper, eggplant, to- mato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers, Ped- ricktown, N. J. Seed. Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon applica- tion. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82 Dey St., New York. Seeds. Growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.. Milford, Conn. Seeds. Peas, beans, corn and vegetable of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge. N. Y. Seeds, Aster. For description, varieties and prices see display advertisement else- where in this issue. W. Atlee Burpee Co.. Philadelphia. Pa. Seeds. Wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolglano & Son. Light, Pratt and EUIcott Sts., Baltimore, Md. Seeds. Specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena In variety. Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif. if You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds Aliout It 1920. The American Florist. 193 SE^IDS. Scprt. VeBetable and flower, of every de- •crlptlon. The W. W. Barnard Co.. 231-235 W. Madison Street, ChlcaKO. Seeds. Garden, ot all kinds. Write for cataloKue. Everotte R. Peacock Co., 4013 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Seeds. Specialties: Beets, manKoes, car- rots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. Qodlneau. Angers. France. Seed. Flower and Garden seeds. Sweet pea, and nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed Co.. Arroyo Grande. Calif. Seeds. Growers of selected stocks of on- ion lettuce, radish, carrot, sweet peas, etc. C. C. Morse & Co., San Francisco, Calif. Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia. Pa. Seeds. Tomato, grown for the wholesale seed trade. Haven Seed Co.. Santa Ana, Calif. Seed. For the wholesale trade onlv. Braslan Seed Growers' Co.. San Jose, Calif. Seed. Flower, vegetable and farm. Whole- sale only. Kelway, Langport, England. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Fish Seed Co., Carplnteria. Calif. Garden Seeds. All varieties. I. N. Simon & Son. 438 Market Street. Philadelphia. Pa. Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co.. Grand Rapids. Mich. Seeds which succeed. Get quotations from Landreth. Bristol. Pa. Sweet corn seed. Grown exclusively by the W. C. Pressing Seed Co.. Norwalk. Ohio. SMILAX. Smllax. Strong, thrifty plants from 3-in. pots. $3.00 per 100, $26.00 per 1000. Will exchange for ferns or other useful green- house stock. RUSSELL KILBOURN. Clin- ton, N. Y. Smilax. Extra good, strong, well-rooted plants. From 2-ln. pots, $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Elmer Rawlings. Allegany, N. T. 'lUBBROSES Wo have a number of Tuberose bulbs to olter for shipments In February at $16.00 per 1,000. IMPERIAL MERCANTILE CO., Sugar Land, Tex. VEGETABLE PliANTS. SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS' AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Mall EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO. 4013 Milwaukee Ave. Chicago. Grand Rapids lettuce seedlngs. $1.60 per 1,000; transplanted $3.00 per 1.000. Post- paid. ODOR GREENHOUSES, lola. Kan. MISCEIiliANEOUS. For results use "Master Brand" prepared concentrated manures. Are perfectly adapted for both outside and Inside growing condi- tions. The Proto-Feed and Guano Co.. 4121 S. LaSalle St., Chicago. Spiral Air-Circulating Radiators for green- house heating; save coal and stimulate plant growth. Made for steam or hot-water. SPIRAL BOILER & RADIATOR CO., St. Paul, Minn. MISCELIiANEOVS. Seed packets for 1920. All packet sizes and larKor baffs up to two pounds or more, also cntaloBUf*, rpturn and coin envelopes. The Brown Baff Filling Machine Co.. Pltch- burfiT. Mass. The Clipper lawn mower will drive out dandelion, buck plantain and crab graea in one season. Write for prices. Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon, 111. Hanpinff baskets, plain wire. 10-ln., $1.75, 12-In.. $2.25: 14-in., $3.00; 16-In.. $4.50. Mlch- iKan Cut Flower Exchange. 264-66 Ran- dolph St.. Detroit, Mich. Meyer's Green Florists' Thread Is the best for all florists' purposes. Write for prices. .Tohn C. Meyer Florist Thread Works, Lowell, Mass. rm Kf S VOU CAN MOVfc TWEI1 QUICK IN A REAOV REFEREWCE AD. DEPAR 1920 Catalogue. 48 pages for florists. Free on request. The John Henry Co.. Lansing, Mich. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a century. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Box 404. Dundee. 111. Blooming and decorative plants of every description. Wm. K. Harris, 55th and Springfield Ave.. W. Philadelphia. Pa. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON, Stratford. London. England. Magic fertilizers tor the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co.. 809 Exchange Ave., U. S. Yards. Chicago. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Cata- logues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville. Ohio. 1,000 letterheads and 1.000 envelopes, $7.00 Good stock. Cash, please. Gorham Prln- tery Inc., 642 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House, 623 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for catalogue. Raedlein Basket Co.. 712 Mil- waukee Ave., Chicago. MISCELLANEOUS- Llndley paper boxes for flowers. Write for sizes and prices, Llndley Flower Box Co., Marlon. Ind. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. 1.000. 90o, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Dreer's "Rlverton Special" cedar Plaj' tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer. 714-71* Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Glblln & Co.. Utlca, 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, $2.60; $60,000, $11.00. W. J. Cowee. Berlin, N. Y. Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co.. 62 W. Erie St., Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Bauer Window Glass- Co.. Eaton. Ind. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box. Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. CARNATION STAPLES. Carnation staples. 36c per 1.000. 3,000 for $1. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St.,. Springfield, Mass. Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for 3Bo-, 3,000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, IIU CHARCOAL. Prepared Charcoal, $4.00 per 100 lbs., 1B« for containers, prepaid. PETER PEARSON. 5732 Gunnison St., Chicago. FLOR ISTS' SUPPLIES. Florists' supplies; baskets, chiffons and novelties. Write or wire your orders. Will ship same day order Is received. Pittsburgn Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh , Pa. Everything the best In florists' supplies. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St.. Phila- delphia. Everything In florist supplies and staples. The McCallum Co.. 137 Seventh St.. Pitts- burgh. Pa, Florists' supplies of all kinds. Reed ft Keller. 122 W. 26th 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 roof ma- terial and all greenhouse fittings. Plan» and sketches submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co.. 998 Blackhawk St.. Chi- cago. Greenhouses, Superior in construction, dur- able and inexpensive. Write for estimates. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 3100 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Write us for an estimate and sketch on your proposed green- house. Ickes-Braum Mill Co.. 2340 Wa- bansla Ave.. Chic ago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, floor- ing, white cedar posts, etc., everything m lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co.. 1608- Kingsbury St., Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Atiout It. 194 The American Florist. Feb. 7, Repair that Leaky or Cracked Boiler Without Shutting Off the Heat. EVERY greenhouse man who has ever had a leaky or cracked boiler knows what a lot of time, trouble and money that means. Yet all the fuss and worry attendant upon the old-fash- ioned method of repairing is now entirely unnecessary, "X"— the wonderful Boiler Liquid— will do $2'iii worth of repiir work for $10, and do It In about half "an hour. "X" is a Scientific Process of Repairing Without Dismantling or Welding. "X" is an absolute Liquid. It is simply poured into the boiler and instantly combines itself with the water. In sizzling out through the leak or crack the "X" is changed by the atmospheric oxygen into a metal-like solid, making a permanent repair. This repair is grad- ually hardened by the heat in the boiler, so that it stands a pressure of over one-quarter of a ton. The surplus "X" that remains in the water automat- ically stops all new Leaks due to expansion or other causes. In this way "X" Liquid makes the boiler (ard in a hot water system, the entire system) absolutely Leakproof. jytakes Boilers Rust'proof and Scale-proof- Saves Coal. The chemical composition of "X" Liquid is such that it absorbs all free oxygen in the water. This prevents the metal from Rusting. "X" also prevents the lime and other scale-forming elements in the water from depositing layers of Scale on the walls. "X" keeps the boiler Rust-proof and Scale-proof. "X" does not evaporate or lose its strength with age. When new water is added it combines itself with this water and performs its functions again and again. "X" contains no cement, powder or other injurious ingredients. It cannot clog the air valves; in fact, it makes frequent repacking of valves unnecessary. A Strong Guarantee I You take no chance in using "X" Liquid. It is unconditionally guaranteed to make good. If it fails, you get a new can — or your money back. But jour greatest guarantee of the value of "X" is the fact that it is used, sold and recommended by 99 per cent of the manufacturers of boilers and radiators. It is used by the U. S. Govern- ment. If your boiler cracks or leaks this Winter, you don't have to worry about your jjreenery — if you keep a can of "X" Liquid handy. Just get a can of "X" and do the repair job jourself. Get "X" Liquid from your steam-fitter, or we will ship, charges prepaid, on receipt of price. 1 Quart $ 6 2 Quarts 10 X" LABORATORIES, 39 West 45lh Street, New York City Mentiou the Ame7-ican Florist when writing GREENHOUSE C OXSTRUCTIOX. Greenhouse glass, plants and putty. It will pay you to get our estimates. The Dwelle-Kalser Co., 261 Elm St.. Buffalo. N. T. Greenhouse construction. Write tor plans and estimates. American Greenhouse Co., Masonic Temple, Chicago. INSECTICIDES. Aphlne. $1 per qt. ; $2.60 per gal. Pun- gine, $1 per qt. ; $3.60 per gal. Vermlne. $1 per qt. ; $3 per gal. Aphlne Manufactur- ing Co.. Madison. N. J. LABELS. WOOD LABELS for nurserymen and flo- rists. The Benjamin Chase Co., Derry Vil- lage. N. H. POTS AN© PANS. Nebraska red pots. Made of high grade material by skilled workmen in a modern plant. Write for prices. Kahler Pottery Co.. Omaha. Neb. Red pots, hanging baskets, lawn vases, jardinieres and specialties. Write for cata- logue and prices. Florist Specialty Co., Idaville, Ind. Florists' red pots, all sizes: moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pottery C o., South Zanesville. O. Red Pots. Before buying, write for prices. George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Hern- don St., Chicago. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write tor prices. A. H. Hews & Co., Inc., Cambridge. Mass. J ROOF BAR AT GUTTER. Note the lap and beveled shrulder which formsadoutile brace. Alsotheexira wide drip moulding whichdoes not so easily fill with lint and dust, It is an exclusive Cairahan feature. The strength and simplicity of Callahan design willappeal to you — and lengthen the life of your greeDhouse. INVESTIGATE You are planning now for jour new greenhouse. You want one that is practical and efff Iclent. You are will- ing to pay what it Is worth, but you don't want to throw any money away . Then Investigate CALLAHAN CUT -TO- FIT GREENHOUSES That is all we ask — because we know that they are founded on so sounda princtplethat they will prove their worth to every common-sense business man and practical florist. Write today f>r catalog giving all details Also booklet describing Callahan Duo-Glazed Sash for your hotbeds— the sa^Ii that means worry less safety for your plants. CALLAHAN DUO -GLAZED SASH CO. 3944 Fourtll St.. DATTON, OHIO PERMANITE in stock for immediate shipment. Mention the American Florist when writing If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1920. The American Florist. 195 ++++++++++++++++++H h+++++*+**++++*++++++++* +++++•) YOU WILL BE SURPRISED At the quality there U in WIZARD BRAND Shredded Cattle Manure thi» year. New equipment provides a better (election of crude manures than ever before and it shows up in every bag of Shredded Cattle Manure. W aR^NlN^' BR/INb Pulverized Sheep- Pulverized Cattle SHREbbEb Cattle n^NURE Is dried and sterilized in high temperature direct heat dryers. It saves you time and labor in handling and application. Does not bring you foreign weeds and grasses that come with crude or air dried manures. WIZARD BRAND may not always be lowest in price but it is highest in quality and the recollec- tion of quality remains long after price is forgotten. WIZARD BRAND Trade Mark is tagged or printed on every bag for your protection. Your dealer can supply WIZARD BRAND if you insist or we will quote on any quantity from a bag to a carload promptly. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO., ^"•^^umonstocTar.s. Chicago, 111. X % X X + + + * + + _ Mention the American Florist when writiuff * * * * * * * rreer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Creenbouses Dil«e titr mi trae, beciate both bevels are oa the tame tide. Can't twiit aod break the flats in dririoe, Galvan* Ized and will Dot mtu No riebis or lefts. The Peerlett Clazlnr Point It patented. Noothett lilce^ It. Order from your dcale^ or direct from os. 1000.90c. pottpaid. f Samples free. HENST A. SKEEB.I T14 Chettnnt BtrMVS ?llll«l», Mention the American Florist when writing }$7.00 1,000 Letterheads 1,000 Envelopes Bond Stock— Send cash with order. No sample^ sent. All work is tiuariinteed. Proofs furnished of work before printing, so that any changes necessary may be made. GORHAM PRINTERY. INC. t42 SoDth raarbom Strset, CHIOAOO, nX. Me Print Everything Mention the American Florist when writing Wired Toothpicks 10,000, f2.60; 60,000, fll.OO. ManafutoTed by W. J, COWEE, BerUn, N. Y. bimple Free. For Sale by Dealers. Mention the American Florist when toritina iniuiiiininiiiiiriiiiJiiiiiiiiiiiniiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiitiiMiiniiiiiiiiniiiniiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiniiMniiriniiiiiniMiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiuiciiiiiiritiiiiiniiiiiiimi In the Erection of I FOLEY GREENHOUSES Only the Best of Material Is Used. i in designing your house, we always consider the use for which the house I is intended — thereby assuring you of proper design and bench arrange- I ment— not forgetting the importance of an efficient heating system. THE FOLEY GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. I Designer Builders Heating Engineers I Maio Office and Factor, ChJCUdO 111 ?T'i°? ou" I 3100 S. SpaoldiBg Aye. VIllt«l{JU, 111. Slate-Uke BIdg. ?iiiiii iiiiitiiJlir Mil I uiiiiii itiiiiii niiiiiii{ rii 1 iiiiiiiniMiiiiiiiiiiiM"iiiiii"ii 1 "" ' iiiiiiiiiiiii 1. John C. Nooinger Co. GREENHOUSES Pesldners - Manufacturers - Builders. \\ o srll the coiniilel** li«-'use or an}' pitri. 918 dlacKhawk St., CHICAGO, ILL. Glass Cloth A traiia[nuent waterproof fabric as efficient as glass for hotbeds, uold frames, etc. Per sq. yd., -Wc: 25 yds. at 39M;c; 50 yds. at 39c; 100 yds. at 3SV^c. Let us figure on your larger orders. For parcel post add 3cr per yd. to above prices. Try it out now and be convinced. TURNER BROS., Bladen, Neb. ARE YOU USING A BOILER That Let's the Florist Sleep Get Posted! Ask for our catalogue. GIBLIN fi CO.. UTICA. N. Y. Split Carnatiors Kusilv Mended with Pillsbury's Caroation Staples. • 'riie> are indispensable to the careful llorist. In- crease ihe value at least 5i'%." Fifth Av". Floral Co. 1000,35c; 3000 for $1.00. poslpald I. L. Pillsbury, Gatesburg. Ul. CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. REED & KELLER, 132 W. 25«b St.. TtKXV YORK Florists' Supplies > We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets,, Wire Work tnil Novelties, ami are dealers in Glassnare. Pottery, Decorative [iifens anil Florists' Requisites. 196 The American Florist. Feb. r. Index to Advertisers. Allen J K 175 Alpha Floral Co 179 AmericaDBuIb C^.I 162 American Green- house Migi o IV AmlingECCo 171 Anderson S A 179 Aneermueller G H Co 173 Aphine M(g Co Ill Aphrodite Co 176 Astoria Florist 178 Avenue Floral Co... 181 Baer Julius 179 Barnard WW Co .184 Barnes WJ 179 Basselt& Washburn. 164 Baumer Aug 181 Baur Window Glass Co IV BayersdorferH&Co.l73 Begerow's- . . 178 Berger Bros 172 Berning HG 172 BlackistoneInc 181 Bodger] & Sons Co 184 BohlenderP& Sons. 190 BolgianoJ & Son. ..183 Bramley&Son 181 Braslan S*»ed Grow- ers Co 182 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 178 Brenner Edward ....17^ Broadway Florist. ..179 Brown A J Seed Co.. 182 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 187 Bruns HN 187 Bryan AlonzoJ If9 BuckbeeH W 180 BudlongCo J A 169 Bun yard 176 Burpee W A Co 161 Byer Bros 189 California Florists... 179 Callahan Duo- Glazed Sash Co ...194 Cazan A B 176 Central Floral Co . .181 Central Refrigerator & Equioment Co. . 171 Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co 196 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 16^ Clark E B Seed Co .186 Clarke'sSonsD 177 Clay & Son 196 Clipper Lawn Mower Co 196 CoanJ] 175 Conard& Jones Co.. 190 Cooke Geo H 181 Cowee W J 195 Coy H CSeed Co.... 184 Craig Robt Co 160 Danker FrfdA 180 DardsChas 177 Dietsch A & Co IV Dominion FloraICo .178 DornerF&SonsCo 189 DreerH A Ill 195 Duluth Floral C0...IFO Dunlop John H .. .178 Dwelle-Kaiser Co. ..Ill Eble Charles 177 Edwar'dsFold'gBox.I9i Elm City Nurs Co. ..190 Erne & Co 170 Evans A W B 178 EyresH G 179 Fallon Florist 176 Fenrich JosS 174 Fleischman 179 FloriBtSpecialtyCo.nl Foerster Co Joseph. 166 Foley Greenhouse MfgCo 195 Ford M C 175 Ford William P 175 Fox J M &Son Inc.. 179 Frauenfelder C 176 Freeman Mrs J B ...179 Frey C H 176 Frey & Frey )80 Friedman 181 Froment HE 175 Futterman Bros 174 Galvin Thos F 176 Gasser I M Co 178 General Bulb Co 187 Giblin & Co 195 GnattOve CoThe...l63 Godineau R& M....186 Goldstein 1 175 Good & Reese Co... 187 GorhamPrinteryTDC.195 GrakelowChas H...178 GrandRapidsFloCo.176 Grimm & Gorly 176 Gude Bros 177 Guide Inc 176 Habermehl'sSons JJ ISO Hammond's Paint & Slug Shot Works. .191. Hardesty & Co. 179 Hat rison'sNurseries. 19'^ Harris Wm K 188 Hart George B 175 Hart Henry 178 Haven Seed Co The 184 HeinlJohnG & Son. 181 Henderson A&Co.I 187 Henderson Lewis — 178 Henry Co The John. 17(1 Henshaw Floral Co. 175 Hentz & Nash 174 Herr Albert M 160 Hess &Swoboda... -178 Hession 179 Hews & Co AH. ..Ill Hill D Nursery Co 190 Hogewoning&Sons 1F6 Hollywood Gardens. 178 Holm & Olson 17S Holton&HunWelCo Vi Hort Trade Journal. .Ill Hurfl Edgar F 187 Hurst &Son 184 Ickes-BraunMill Co. IV Idlewild Greenhs.. ■ .181 Jackson & Perkins Co 190 Jahn Hugo <-..178 Jones Percy 167 Joy Floral Co 177 Kahler Pottery Co.. Ill KastingW F C0..I 1R9 KellerPottVoGeo.III KellerSonsJ B 179 Kelway & Son* 184 Kennicott Bros Co. . 164 Kervan Co The 175 KessIerWro 175 Kottmiller A 176 Kroeschell Bros Co. Ill Kruch ten John 171 Kuhl Geo A 188 LandrethSeed Co.. 18.^ Lang Flo &NursCo. IPC Lange A 177 Lecakes C &Co 174 LigeitC U 161 Lindley Flower Box Co 163 LittlefieldFlorist....I80 Long Island FloCo.17S Longren A F .189 Louise FlowerShop.179 McCallum Co 173 Mcf^lunie Geo G.... 176 McGillRC&ro....184 McHulchison& Co..1''7 Markie William 175 Malandre Bros 181 Mangel ISl Matthews theFlo'st .176 Matthewson J E 18" Meconi Paul 175 Metaire F idee Nurs 176 Meyer John C Florist ThreadWorks 169 Michell Henry FC0..I8S Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 171 Millang Joseph A.- .174 Miller Floral Co ....180 Miller & Musser 171 M inneapolis Nurs.. 163 Moninger J C Co.. ..195 MorseCC&Co 183 MurravSamuel 181 Nat'l Florists' Board ofTrade IV Neidinger JosG Co.. 173 Newell A 180 N Y Cut Flower Ex.175 N Y Floral Co 181 Niessen Leo Co 172 neehslin Ernest 187 Oriental Goldfish & Supply Co 170 Paoadem J G Co. ...176 Park FloraICo 179 GREENHOUSE BB8T BRARIM SHARP, PARTRTOGB A CO. aaes lcmbbir gT. ohioago. nx. Peacock ER Co ....183 Pearson E W 179 PedrickGR&Son,.186 Penn the Florist 181 Peters& Reed Potty. Ill Petersen HA Ltd... 186 Philips Bros 176 Pierce F Oj;o IV PiersonFRCo I Pierson AN (Inc).... I Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 182 Pikes Peak Flo Co. .119 Pillsburyl L 195 Pittsb'rghCutFloCo.163 Podesta &Baldocchi.l81 Poehlmann Bros Co. II Pollworth CC 1.0...173 Pol yk ran as Geo J . ..175 Potter Floral Co.... 180 Pressing Seed Co WC 182 Proto-Feed & Guano Co 196 Pulverized Manure Co The 19i Pyfer A T & Co 167 Raedlein Basket Co. 171 Randall A L Co ...171 RandairsFloShop..l8l Randolph & Mc- Clements 180 Rawlings Elmer ....189 Ready Reference 191 Reed& Keller 195 Regan Ptg House . . .196 Reid Edw 172 Reinberg Geo 171 Reinberg Peter 165 Rice Bros .173 Rice Jerome B Seed Co 183 RobinsonJCSeedCo .'86 RockWmLFloCo..l76 RodgersJW 179 Rohnert Waldo 184 Rosaia Bros 176 Rosery Floral Co ...I81 Routzahn Seed Co. .187 Rusch G& Co 173 SaakeOC 181 SalzerSeedCoJnoA .181 Sceery Edw ...179 Schiller the Florist.. 179 Schillo A LumCo...IV Schlatter W & Son.. 196 SchlingMax 181 Schmidt CbasL 181 Segers Bros Ltd .. .186 Shaffer Geo C 181 SharpPartridge&Co 196 Sheppard H W 181 Sheridan Walter F..175 Siebrecht George C..175 Simon & Son I N....184 Situations & Wants. 159 SkidelskySS&Co.... I Smith A W & Co.... 178 Smith & Co E D .161 Smith & Fetters Co 177 Smith Henry 180 Southern Nursery Co. 190 Stecher Litho Co. ...189 Storrs & Harrison... 160 188 StumppG EM 178 Thorburn JM & Co.. 186 Tillinghast Isaac F..188 TonnerO A & LA.. 167 Totty Chas H 188 Traendly& Schenck.175 Traveling Wholesale Florist 174 Trepel Joseph 179 TurneTBros 195 United Cut Flo Co. .175 Van Meeuven & Tegelaar ....186 189 Vaughan A L Co ...167 Vaughan's Seed Store I I8S Vick'sSons Jas 183 Vincent R Jr & Sons Co I Walker FCo 177 Weber FH 180 Weilaod& Risch...l71 Weir James 180 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 183 Wietor Bros 1(6 Williams Mrs E A... 181 Winterson Co EF...170 Wittbold GCo 177 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson . 179 Wonder Plant Irrigator Co 170 Woodruff SD& Sons. 186 X' Laboratories ..194 Yokohama Nurs Co. 183 Young A L&C0....174 Young John & Co.. .175 Zech & Mann... 168 171 Magic Fertilizers "FOR THE FLORIST" Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co. S0» Exchange ATe.. V. S. Yards, Chlcaro- ^'Master Soil Builders" Send for prices on Master Brand Vine and Plant Manure-cveiuuallv you will use it, \Vhy not now? The Proto-Feed fi Guano Co. 4121 S. La Salle St., CHICAGO The Regan Printing Honse large: runs of CATALOGUES OUn SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES 523 Plymouth Ct., Chicago No loss if you mend your split carnations with Superior Carnation STAPLES 3.=io per 1000; 3,000 for $1.00, Postpaid. Before Wm. Schlatter & Son Aftn 422 Main Street. Springfield, Mass. -SLUG SHOT- Used from Ocean to Ocean for 35 Years Sold by Seed Dealers of America Savea Currants, Potatoes, Cabbage, Melons, Flowers, Trees and Shrubs from Insects. Put up in popular packages at popular prices. Write for free pamphlet on Bugs and Blights, etc., to B. HAMMOND, Beacon, New York. Mention the American Florist when writing dllliluiliiMiitiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirNiiliiliriiiiiiiiuiiiiiinitliiiiuiiimiiiiuu^ THE CLIPPERI There are three thing? that destroy your lawns— Dandelions, Buck Plain- = tain and Crab Grass. In one season the Clipper will drive them ail out. |: Your d*'nler should have them— if he has not. drop | us a line and we will send circulars and prices: | ^ CLIPPER LAWN MOWER CO., Dixon, lU. | ^^ liiiiiiiiiiiniiiMtiniiiriiiMniiiiiiriinMiiiiMiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiriiniitiiiiiiiriiiiniiiiiiiiiiiriitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiitiiitiiiiiiMiiriiiiiiiininiiiiitr Mention the American Floriat ujhen writino THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS. MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND Mention the Americfm Floriat when uriting Hmsrica is "the Prau/ of the I/essbI; thers may be mare comfort Mmidships, but we are the B.rst to touch Unknown Seas." Vol. UV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 14, 1920. No. 1654 The American Florist Established 1885 roi'\Tit:lit li'20 by AnitTiom Flnrist roininuiv. Kht«TtHi jis Soooiu! Class Matter Nov. II. 1891 ' at the Post <>tlic. C. B. F. L. Massachusetts Horticultural Society. SPECI.4L ORCniD EXHIBITIONS. The Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety has planned to make 1920 a memorable one for its orchid displays, having arranged monthly exhibitions so that the different orchid plants may be seen in bloom at Horticultural hall from January to December. These ex- hibitions will be given on Saturdays, the dates being as follows : February 28, March 27, April 10, May 15, June 10, July 10, August 14, September 11, October 9, November U and Decem- ber 18. Albert C. Burrage has offered to send from his greenhouses at Beverly Farms, for exhibition on these days, a century of orchid plants in flower, and the committee on exhibitions. Thomas Allen, chairman, earnestly requests that other orchid growers also exhibit on these days orchid plants which they have in bloom, whether the number be few or many. Displays of other plants of interest will also be welcome. LECTURE PR0GE.4.MME. The lectures for the season of 1920 will be given by W. J. V. Osterhout, professor of botany. Harvard Univer- sity. The subject of the course is "The Living Plant," and the date and a syn- opsis of each lecture are presented herewith. February 28. — "Germination and Root Development." The requirements for successful germination; the forces which direct the root in its search for food and water. March 6. — "The Root in Relation to the Soil." The absorption of materials by the root; the nature of the soil, and the principles of soil-management. March 13. — "Work of the Leaf." The manufacture of food from air and ■neater: the role of chlorophyll and of sunlight. March 20. — "The Structure and Func- tions of the Stem." Division of labor in the tissues of the stem: conduction of food and water: laws of growth. April o. — "Flower and Fruit." Polli- nation, fertilization, the development of the seed and the formation of fruit. April 10. — "Plant Breeding." The laws of heredity and their practic.nl application to the improvement of plants. National Publicity for Flowers. By ordering now. florists in all sec- tions where winter has prevented open- ing of the groimd, can have billboard signs at hnnd ready for installation when conditions permit. The billboard is a wonderful help in the puVjlicity movement, and is an ornament of no mean order to a florist's establishment, no matter how it is used, and it flashes the message. "Say it With Flowers." as nothing else can. The sign is furnished, to anyone who has an opportunity to make an installation, at the exact cost, $50. to our publicity committee, a cost which is about half that of a similar sign ordered by an individual. Ship- ment is made direct from the factory in Indiana, and freight charges are pre- paid. Orders should be sent to the secretary, accompanied by a checiue for the cost, and instructions as to best route to destination, with name o; rail- road station. Clubs and other organiza- tions would do well to take up the mat- ter of obtaining pledges for installations of billboards, as a liberal display of them in their communities would be of great service to our industry, and help to perpetuate the message of the slogan. We have already noted what has been done by a few prominent organizations in this direction. Our publicity committee is just now in urgent need of further support in the way of funds for a better continu- ance of the campaign. At present, they are dependent upon the funds pledged by those liberal-minded florists who have lent a hearty support to our project since its beginning and expansion, but with the funds thus forthcoming, we are only able to mark time, and pre- vent the benefit already promoted from fading away. Without the slightest doubt we can double this benefit by ex- tending our effort, and this, of course, means the expenditure of more money, which must lie collected from those whose interests it is to serve. Wherever there is a community big enough to support a florist, that florist's business is increased through the publicity af- forded by the campaign. If all florists were to base subscriptions on even a small percentage of their increased liusiness since the opening of the cam- liaign. and would voluntarily send them in to the secretary, our committee would not now have to make an appeal, for funds would be ample. But thousands of otherwise astute florists are hanging back, content to let other of their breth- ren shoulder the expense of this, the greatest and most beneficial movement ever promulgated in the trade, or in few other trades. Unlike other trade slogans, "Say it With Flowers" conveys a message so widely appreciated, that perhaps only one class of people is un- affected by it, aud that class has our sympathy and gratuitous service when in need of flowers — the poor and desti- tute. Arouse youi-self, then. Mr. Non-Sub- scriber. Help us to help you to still fur- ther increase your business by increas- ing the demand for your products. You should believe in this campaign as you do in your religion, and support it. You share in the benefit resulting, so why not in the expense of conducting it? If you think the matter over at all seriously, you will, afterward, send a cheque to the secretary for an amount which your conscience dictates you should send. John Young, Sec'y. New York Florists' Club. The New York Florists' Club met in its hall in the Engineering building. West 39th street, on the evening of February 9. There was a better at- tendance than might have been ex- pected, considering the snow blockade. Secretary Young called the meeting to order, and announced that President HenshaAv had contracted a severe cold while attending the carnation conven- tion at Chicago and the directors' meet- ing at Cleveland. While he came to the city intending to preside at the meeting, he was ordered home by his physician. Vice-President Knight was also unable to attend on account of his wife being ill in a hospital at Babylon, L. I. Wallace R. Pierson then moved that Past President P. F. Kessler be requested to take the chair, which was imanimously agreed to. He was then escorted to the chair by President Mil- ler, of the S. A. F. Roman J. Irwin, chairman of the committee, reported on the annual ban- quet, which will be held at the Hotel Biltmore, March 17. The tickets will be .$5 each. For the transportation commilttee, Thos. B. De Forest reported progress. For the committee on changes in the charter, Wm. H. Siebrecht. Jr., reported progress. Arthur Herrington reported for the flower show committee on the spring show to be held in the Grand Central Palace. March l."i-21. He said that the outlook for a great show was most promising. Admission to the show will be SI per person; trade tickets at the rate of -M) cents each. Mr. Herrington earnestly urged that each member of the club constitute himself a committee to boost the show to "a great big success." He added that a strict watch will be kept to pro- tect exhibitors from possible damage and losses. On account of the crip- pled condition of transportation, the house committee reported the "can- teen" out of commission, which caused the irrepressible himiorist to whisper to his neighbor, that present day can- teens were only skeletons anyway. The following were elected to mem- bership ; William H. Johnston. 131 East 2(!th street. New York; F. M. Pennock, San Juan. Porto Rico; Dwight M. Hills. 20.'5 W^est street. New York: H. B. Marinelli. Mont vale. N. J.; Fred AV. Pavne. Grand Central Palace, New York: Philip Haas. College Point, New York; Earl B. Shaw, Riverdale. New York. H. B. Marinelli, a newly elected TENNESSEE STATE FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION. Evhibits at the Knoiville Convention, February 5 8. 1920. The American Florist, 203 member, ami frrowcr of the Malmaisou carnation, was called tn the iilatfoiin, and pavo an inttrestinj;: talk on his favorite flower. Kisht nnmes were proposed for membership. Secretary Voiin>r rei)nrted that llower show tickets will be sent only to mem- bers in Kiw)d standing:. I'resident Mil- ler, of the S. A. F., Kave a Rlowinfir ncc-onnt of liis visit to Chicago, and the two days' session of the directors at Cleveland. Secretary Young rose CITY NOTKS. One of the few New Jersey florists that reacheil the city durinR- the storm, was that hardy pioneer, Frank L. Moore, of Chatham, Mr. Moore possesses a frreat fund of information relating to events of the past (JO years. As a boy. ho lived in the city in ISli:!, and saw the draft riots — events that few present day residents know anything about, and the few that do, are little inclined to talk of them. In all these years, he has kept I I I I TENNESSEE STATE FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION. K.vhibitsat the Knoxville Convention, February 5-6. to remark that his heart was warmed by the hospitality shown himself and associates at Chicago and Clevelami, and that he was in favor of inviting all vi«ting florists to the annual banquet. Roman J. Irwin indorsed the remarks of the seeretar.v. On motion, tlie din- ner committee was given full power to act in the matter. Wallace R. Pierson read an extended address on the organization of tlie Na- tional Growers' Association. He ex- plained that in order that he might not be misquoted, lie had written out his ideas. We hope to give a more extended account of his remarks at a future date. After reading his paper. he made extemporaneous remarks on the gloomy outlook relating to labor in the flori.st industry. He feels that men cannot be held at the present scale of wages in florist establishments. Charles Sc'nenck strongly supported Mr. Pierson's attitude as taken in his paper. President Miller added a few words, saying he wanted to see better conditions among growers, in order to help the laborers in the vineyard of flowers. Chairman Herrington, of the essay and lecture committee, said he had been disappointed in securing a lecturer for the evening, but hoped for better success in the future. It was suggested that the club should pay its lecturers. EXHIBITS. Ijccluse & I>ecluse. Blue Point, N. Y., exhibited a sport of the carnation. En- chantress Supreme — thanks of awards committee. Harry O. May, Summit, X. J., exhib- ited the carnations. Belle Washburn. White Enchantress and Pink Delight — awarded cultural certificate for the col- lection. The Springfield Floral Co.. Spring- field. N. J., exhibited Belle Washburn, Enchantress Supreme and White En- chantress — awarded cultural cei'tiflcate for the collection. Under the weather and transporta- ' tion conditions, a less persevering man than Chairman May, of the exhibition committee, might have "fallen down" on exhibits. As it was, they were ex- ceptionally creditable. well informed on the progress of the florist business, being the greater part of the time an active participant. The young ladies of the office force of Vaughan's Seed Store made up a jolly party on the evening of Febru- ary 4. and attended the Sehvyn theater, where Donald Brian, Peggy Wood and Ralph Morgan captivated them in the mivsical hit. "Buddies."' They took supper at the Martha Washington ho- tel, and regardless of the fact that a snowstorm was raging, they reported a most enjoyable evening. Their only regret was the absence of the repre- sentative of The American Florist. M. J. Dodsworth, vice-president and treasurer, and a director of the Jour- nal of Commerce and Commercial Bul- letin, died suddenly. February 6, at his home in Summit, N. J. He was born in England CO years ago, but most of his life was spent in New York and vicinity. He is survived by his wife and three daughters. At the store of the Boulevard Floral Co., 2.'!!)t Broadway, the only worry was about their bookkeeper, who on account of the high tides, was marooned at her home on Staten Island. But as she is a resourceful young lady and can se'.v and knit like a professional, they be- lieve that she is making the best of the situation. N. A. Doganges, 2085 Broadway, has an advantage over some of his competi- tors. In addition to having his store finely decorated with palms, ferns and flowering plants, he carries an excellent stock of fruit. He says that when flowers are so high, many of his cus- timers prefer to buy fruit. The Lacedemonian Association, of which many of the Greek-American florists are members, will give a grand ball at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel on the night of March lo. Geo. J. Polykranas, the 2Sth street wholesaler, is chairman of the committee on arrangements. We found the Aphrodite Co., 2703 Broadway, undisturbed by the storm. They had recently had good business in wedding decorations, and in the mean- time, were keeping up their stock and window decorations just as if business was at its best. A great accumulation of ice and wet snow on the roof of one of the houses at the Duckham-Pierson range, broke in a section. February (!. We under- stand that the damage can be easily re- paired — with favorable weather. We are pleased to state that Mrs. Charles H. Brown, wife of the well known florist of Broadway and SOth street, who suffered for a year or more from a severe attack of rheumatism, is now completely recovered. The staff at the store of J. G. Papa- dem & Co. was in a cheerful mood, re- gardless of bad weather, as J. G. owns a good restaurant and they are alw-ays sure of their meals. During the succession of storms of the past week, the retailers practically marked time. The streets were in sucli a condition that many people kapt close to their homes. Benjamin Warendorff, Jr.. son of the well-known retailer of Nassau and Liberty streets, died recently of pneu- monia, aged 2-t years. A. F. F. TENNESSEE STATE FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION. Exhibits at the Knoxville Convention, February 6-fl. 204 The American Florist. Feb. 14, San Francisco. GOOD DEMAND IN ALL LINES. Trade is very brisk. Funeral work has been very heavy, and there is a strong demand for all flowers for so- cial activities. Roses are still high in price. What stock is secured is, as a rule, of the best quality. Still, there is quite a shortage of nearly every va- riety. Russell is particularly hard to get and the supply of American Beauty is rapidly falling off. At present, Shaw- yer is at its best, and is one of the leading roses offered. Ophelia and Columbia are in very short supply. There is quite a heavy crop of carna- tions arriving, and owing to the short- age of roses, find a ready market. As a general rule, the quality is good. Sweet peas are not so plentiful as for- merly, and have been a scarce article all week. Preesias are now numerous, but the strong demand keeps prices at about $3 per 100. Some good yellow, pink and lavender are bringing much higher figures. Daffodils are rapidly becoming plentiful, but as yet there has been very little drop in prices. There are plenty of violets and great quan- tities are going into funeral work. There is a large supply of orchids, principally cattleyas. Prices are from ll.OO to $1.50 a flower. Gardenias are in generous supply and sell well at steady prices. Ferns and asparagus are quite scarce. NOTES. Klamath river redwood land, valued at over $200,000, and held until re- cently by Charles Willis Ward, of the Cottage Gardens Nurseries, Eureka, has just been sold on foreclosure to the Peninsula State Bank of Michigan for $107,858. I't is said that the action of the bank was entirely friendly, and was taken to save the property for Ward, pending settlement of his tan- gled financial affairs. The Nugent Sisters, of San Lorenzo, are sending in a very heavy cut of early daffodils to this market. For sev- eral years these ladies liave been work- ing up a stock of these bulbs until sev- eral acres are now under cultivation. At San Leandro, the Misses Danne- van are busy harvesting their crop of early daffodils. This firm is one of the chief sources of supply of this market. This stock is excellent this year due to ideal growing conditions. The Pacific Coast Horticultural So- ciety has elected officers for 1920 as follows : A. Clemo, president; V. Fer- rari, vice-president; J. R. Walsh, corre- sponding secretary; B. E. Meyer, finan- cial secretary; J. A. Axell, treasurer. Avensino Bros., who discontinued business on Geary street last fall, will again enter the retail trade and have leased a store on Geary street near Powell. It will be ready for occu- pancy about the first of March. George C. Roeding, of the Fancher Creek Nurseries, of Fresno, has been appointed a member of the republican special committee on policies and plat- form by Will H. Hays, republican na- tional committee chairman. Pelicano, Rossi & Co. have been busy on decorations this week. Frank Peli- cano is fortunate in having a fine crop of asparagus and ferns from his own greenhouses when this stock is so scarce elsewhere. At the greenhouses of Ferarri Bros., many thousand tulips and hyacinths are being forced for the spring trade. They ■ already have a good daily cut of the former, for which they report a strong demand The MaoRorie-McLaren Company is showing a fine grade of early tulips, which find a ready market. Funeral work has been quite heavy here of late and a large volume of business is being done. The old-time favorite violet, Marie Louise, seems to bo coming into its own again this season. Many of the stores are receiving shipments every morning from Half Moon Bay. Frank R. Mills, of Palo Alto, says shipping trade is very good with him. The demand for carnations, he reports as especially strong. He has a nice cut of orchids also. The Art Floral Co., on Powell street, has hundreds of cut orchid blooms and many finely flowered specimens of cattleyas on display in its windows. J. A. Axell says the rose shortage has cut down shipments considerably, but it will be only temporary. James T. Lynch. Pittsburgh, Pa. DEMAND good; SHOKTAGE UNBELIEVED. It is the same old story — demand much larger than supply. Not that the supply is smaller than in former years at this season, but that the demand is much greater. Outside of carnations, there has been more flowers handled in this market since January 1 than for the same period last year, and tlie growers who planned for a crop during January and February have surely reaped a harvest. If it had not been for the unfavorable weather, there is no doubt, with but few exceptions, that the supply would have been sutB- cient to take care of all demands. Now St. Valentine's day is upon us with its larger demand and no supply in- crease in sight, and the wholesale houses afraid to promise exactly just what they will have and in what amount, that it makes it hard for the retailer to book orders ahead until he knows just what he is going to receive. The supply of all kinds of flowers is slowly on the increase, but not enough to make any impression on the market. Roses are on the increase, especially in the better grades, but that does not help out much in funeral work. Carnations are improving in quantity and quality and are bringing holiday prices. An increased supply of jonquils, tulips and Paper Whites has helped out the shortage. Easter lilies have made their first appearance in this market, while the supply of callas is on the increase. Sweet peas are arriving in larger quantity and the quality could not be improved upon. The lilac shipments sell on ar- rival, which also holds true of free- sia. Mignonette, snapdragons, calen- dules, daisies and baby primroses, while not received in large quantities, all help to fill in. To make matters worse, all shipments from the east last week were delayed from 24 to 48 hours because of the storms in the eastern part of the state. NOTES. Albert Brigg, of the north side, has been greatly handicapped by sickness. First, his wife was taken with the in- fluenza, and then his assistant, E. K. Tipton, was ill with the same disease, which practically left Albert alone, but by hard work, he pulled through, and at this writing, they are all on the job again. The influenza has hit the florists harder this winter than it did last 5' ear. Several are out with it at the Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.. Fred Rei- gelmeyer, of the south side, has had a bad attack of it, and, in fact, there are few stores where one or more of the help are not at home. Wm. Loew, one of this city's oldest florists, and Joseph Thomas, of Greens- burg, Pa., are on their annual southern tour. They expect to visit all the points of interest in Florida, and if they get dry, we suppose they will also visit Cuba. The John Keil Co.. of East Liver- pool, O., reports January as one of the largest months they ever had, run- ning mostly to funeral work. Manager Harvey C. Sheaft, of Mrs. E. A. Williams' store, has returned to work after a two weeks' illness. M.' Cincinnati, 0. LIMITED SUPPLY MAINTAINS PRICES. Business has shown little change over the previous week. While stock may have been more plentiful, not enough has put in an appearance to more than hold firm the present prices. Premier, Columbia. Butterfly and the Killarney roses move quickly; in fact, they are simply distributed to waiting hands. Carnations stand about the same, $12 to $15 for the best, other grades selling as low as $8 per hun- dred. Freesia and narcissi are plentiful, and bring $6 per hundred. Sweet peas are about equal to the demand. Single daffodils are making their appearance but only in small quantities. Calen- dulas are in good supply. Violets are good. The retailers are bending every effort to hold the confidence of their trade until such a time comes when they can look them in the face when giving prices. A great many, of course, would like to see returns still higher, but the more conservative ones realize that all prices must come down to a sane basis if we want to sell the masses and not a chosen few. As a re- sult, most shops are ottering some flowers at cost, in this way taking care of the dissatisfied ones. A new idea that has been tried out in this city is to interest the welfare associations of large corporations and the like in the fact that they should remember those missing from the time clock, through sickness, with flowers. One retailer received over 20 orders in one day from a large manufacturing concern through a little agitation of this sort. In these days of much sickness, it is self-evident that large concerns having hundreds of employes on their pay roll, have a long sick list. NOTES. Joseph Hill, Richmond, Ind., paid us a visit. He wears the smile that d#n't rub off, and the cigars were good. Other visitors en route home from Knoxville. Tenn., where they attended the meeting of the Tennessee State Florists' Association, were Guy French, George Asmus. August Poehlmann and A. Miller, Chicago; W. S. Metzmaier, Columbus. O.; M. Bloy and wife, De- troit, Mich., and O. Steinkamp, Indian- apolis, Ind. C. E. Critchell is handling some fine snapdragons, also calendulas, sweet peas and freesia of good quality. The demand for valentine novelties is good, most lines being sold out. The Wm. Murphy Co. received a fine shipment of Woodwardia fern from the coast. Peter Herb, Mt. Healthy, is cutting some fine freesia and baby primroses. Louis Pfeifer «fc Sons will soon be cutting freesia from 30,000 bulbs. NashvUle, Tenn. HEAVY DEMAND HOLDS WITH PRICES HIGH. Trade continues brisk with a short supply of stock, resulting in a quick daily clean-up, more noticeable than for "some time past. No matter how many orders have been taken, the de- signers have to wait for the daily cut to arrive before being able to pro- ceed with their work. There is a great deal of funeral work, one firm having orders for four palls in one morning, which in themselves prac- tically exhausted the entire day's sup- ply. We are having some bright days and the sun is proving of wonderful benefit to the roses and carnations. There is a call for every rose, however, as fast as it opens. Carnations are also doing better, but the price re- mains high at $3 per dozen, greater than ever obtained before. NOTES. Thomas H. and Harold Joy attended the state florists' meeting at Knoxville; February 5-6, taking with them som* 1920. The American Florist. 205 fine rolumbiii nnd Ophelia roses, which were placed on display in the exliibi- llon -section. Leon (Jeuy, who has charge of the retail estiihllshment of Geny Bros., was prevented fronx atti'ndinfr the state convention, a number of the firm's em- ployes being off duty on account of sickness. L. H. Haury & Sons arc well pleased with their new location and are en- joying a good business. While Avith others they feel the shortage of cut stock, they have fine flowering plants. M. C. D. Rochester, N. Y. BRISK DE.M.ViM) FOLLOWS imTLUENZA. Business during the past few- weeks h:is been unusually good, stimulated i>y a strong demand for flowers as the result of the influenza epidemic, re- sulting in many deaths. The supply has been very limited with roses, car nation.s and spring flowers high in price, although cjuality has been ex- cellent. There is a strong call for free- sia. daffodils. Paper Whites, sweet peas and pussy willows. Cattleyas are plen- tiful and of good quality and violets are in fine form. Flowering plants meet with ready sale. NOTES. The sympathy of the trade is e.K- tended to George Case of the staff of James Vick's Sons, whose father died, January 30. Horace J. Head has departed on a southern trip. George B. Hart reports a splendid demand for florists' supplies. H. K. Wilson's store force enjoyed a sleighing party recently, followed by a dinner served at the Wilson home. All present had a splendid time. Hugo Teute is marketing fine stock of freesia and cinerarias. The monthly meeting of the florists' association will be held at the Osborne house, on the evening of February 13. CHESTER. Pueblo, Colo. NOTES. Gerhard Fleischman contemplates disposing of his long-established busi- ness to be better able to attend to his extensive mining interests in Custer county. Frank Sauerwald, of the Colonial Flower Shop, arranged a beautiful de- sign in the form of an American flag for the funeral of an army officer who died recently at Ft. Leavenworth, While carnations at the range of Charles Wallace are not as numerous as in foi-mer years, a visit to his es- tablishment brought to our notice some splendidly grown cyclamens, cin- eraries and primulas. The Bolt Floral Co. boasts of hav- ing some of the finest sweet peas of- fered anywhere in the state. George Lane, the city's florist, has now taken up his residence near the greenhouses in Mineral Palace park. Local florists are making extensive preparations for St. Valentine's day business. J. P. Horticultural Society of New York. A free lecture on "Vegetable Gar- dens" Tvill be delivered by Adolph Kruhm, February 18. 8 :15 p. 'm.. at the American Museum of Natural His- tory, 77th street and Central Park West. Mr. Kruhm is an authority on this subject. The purchase of vege- tables forms a considerable part of the living expenses, and there are many who can grow their own vege- tables. For such, Mr. Kruhm has an especial message. Geokge V. Nash, Sec'y. OBITUARY. WUllam Berber. William Berger, a well known and successful florist of Germantown, Phil- adelphia, Pa., died, February 5, age 73 years. He had been ailing for some time, and underwent an operation re- cently, but which did not afford the desired relief. Mr. Berger was born in Germany, July 28, 1847. He served an appren- ticeship in the Royal Gardens in Baden, coming to this country in 1866, start- ing greenhouses on Queen Lane, Ger- mantown. About 1!)(X>, he opened a retail store on Germantown avenue, near Chelten avenue, later purchasing a large tract of ground a block below, on which he erected a store and quite a range of glass. In 1015, he retired in favor of his sons, who have since carried on the business. Two of his brothers, John and Harry, established a wholesale commission house for the sale of cut flowers at 1225 Race street, which successful business is now man- aged by John Berger. Mr. Berger leaves a wife, seven sons and three daughters. The funeral, held February 9, was largely attended by members of the craft, by whom he was held in the highest esteem. K, Ray E. Cooper. Ray E. Cooper, superintendent of the greenhouses of Carpenter, the Florist, Cohoes, N. Y., which position he held for the past 10 years, died at his home in that city, February 6. fol- lowing a two weeks' illness with pneu- monia. The deceased had a wide ac- quaintance in the vicinity of Cohoes and was held in the highest esteem by his fellow employes and tow-nspeople. As an employe of Ansel D. Carpenter, he grew up with the business, and his death at the age of 31 years cut short a promising career. He was a popular member of the Albany Florists' Club, a Mason, and he took an interest in civic and church affairs. Surviving are a widow, three brothers, a sister and his father, L. H. Cooper, of Pough- keepsie, N. Y. A. D. C. Pericles Glatras. Pericles Glatras, a well known florist of West Hoboken, N. J., died. January 29. of kidney disease, in a New York sanitarium, age 42 years. He was a native of Greece, but the active years of his life had been spent in New York and vicinity. For several years, he con- ducted a retail store on Columbus ave- nue. New York. When he gave it up, he joined his brother George, in the plant growing business at West Hobo- ken, where they had considerable suc- cess, the deceased having been sales- man. He was clever and amia- ble, and made friends. His funeral was held, February 2, at the Greek church on West 54th street. New York, and was largely attended by the mem- bers of the Lacedmomonian Associa- tion, of which he was a member. He is sur\ived by a brother and sister of West Hoboken. A.. F. F. Christian N. Sandahl. Christian N. Sandahl, president of the Puget Sound Nursery & Seed Co., Seattle, Wash., died at his home in that city, January 30, as the result of in- juries received several weeks previous, being struck by an automobile while boarding a street car. The deceased, who had been in business in Seattle for more than 30 years, was active in trade and civic organizations and was held . in high esteem. — H. M. Mrs. Walter P. Stokes. -Mrs. Walter P. Stokes, Moorestowu, N. J., widow of the late Walter P. Stokes, died suddenly, February 6, of heart disease. Mrs. Stokes carried on the business of the Floracroft green- houses, which will be continued under the management of Kdward Ross, who has been superintendent for a number iif years. E. J. Schlotler. K. J. Schlotter, for many years en- gaged in the florist business at Keo- kuk, Iowa, (lied at his home in that city, February 7, having reached the age of 82 years. The deceased had been active in the business of his son, R. C. Schlotter, also prominent in the trade in that section. Mankato, Minn. — The winter carni- val held here, January 22, was quite a business builder. Corfu, N. Y. — David J. Scott has been elected to the board of directors of the Bank of Coi-fu. Mentor, O. — C. Merkle & Son say the holiday trade was the best in the his- tory of their business. Oregon City, Ore. — Cold weather and heavy snowfalls in December caused considerable damage to ranges in this vicinity. Toronto, Ont. — James L. Smith, w ell known florist, has been elected secre- tary-treasurer of the Smiths' Falls Hor- ticultural Society. Springfield, Mass. — The firm of Os- terman & Steele has dissolved, Charles Osterman continuing the establishment under the name of Osterman, the Florist. Willow Grove, Pa. — John Elliott is recovering from a broken leg and se- vere burns as the result of a boiler ex- plosion at his establishment, Janu- ary 20. Cameron, West Va. — Fire originating in the boiler room at the establishment of the Cameron Greenhouse Co. re- cently caused damage totaling several thousand dollars. LotJiSTlLLE, KY.^Woods, Stubbs & Co. have moved their wholesale and mail order departments to a branch on Fourteenth street, giving much needed space at their main establishment. Davenport, Ia. — This city is contest- ing with Council Bluffs for the 1920 Midwest Horticultural Exposition, a substantial guarantee fund having been offered on behalf of the chamber of commerce. Los Angeles, Calif. — The California Orchard Co. has been incorporated with a capital stock of .$1,000,000 to improve 2,000 acres of fruit land in the Salinas valley. C. C. Teague, of Santa Paula is president of the organization. New Haven, CoNN.^The New Ha- ven County Horticultural Society has elected officers for 1920 as follows : Alfred E. Doty, president; C. Louis Ailing, vice-president; David Kydd, treasurer; William J. Rathgeber, 198 Norton street, secretary. Glen Cove. N. Y. — At its annual meeting, the Nassau County Horticul- tural Society elected the following officers for 1920: Thomas Twigg, president; William Milstead, vice-presi- dent; Ernest J. Brown, treasurer; Ed- ward Harris, secretary; Arthur Cooke, corresponding secretary; Joseph Adler, trustee. 206 The American Florist. Feb. 14, TheAmerican Florist Established 1885. Subscription. United States and Mexico, SI. 60 a year- Canada $;,00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. S3.5U. When sending us ciiauge of address alway send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue The American FLOBisThas accepted only trade advenisenients. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier it possible) as we go to press Wednesday. We uo not assume any responsibility lor the opiuiorts of our corre.spondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Tennessee State Florists' Ass'n (inus.)..197 —Good attendance and line programme . 197 Washington rulings and regulations. ... 198 R.xse beetle control 199 TUe retail trade (Illus.) 199 — Rossi honored (portrait) 199 — Xext week in the flower shop 199 — Lincoln and Washington birthdays. . .200 Orchid hearing at Washington 201 Massachusetts Horticultural Society ... .202 National publicity for flowers 202 New York Florists' Club 202 San Francisco 204 Pittsburgli 204 Cincinnati 204 Mashville 204 Rochester 205 Obituary 206 — William Berger 205 —Ray E. Cooper 206 — Pericles Giatras 205 — Mrs. Walter P. Stokes 205 — E. J. Schlotter 205 p.irsonal 206 Agricultural appropriation bill 206 Plant quarantine hearing 206 Foreign note 206 Florists' Club o£ Washington. D. C 208 Toledo 210 Columbus 210 Chicago 212 Chicago Florists' Club 216 Milwaukee 217 .St. Louis 218 Seattle 218 Philadelphia 220 New Tork 222 The seed trade 230 — Free seed again 2H0 — Seed legislation pending 2?.0 Market gardeners 2^6 — Potato spraying profitable 236 — Onions in Wisconsin 236 — Manure — Fresli vs. rotted 236 T'le nursery trade 238 — Refrigerator cars ..23*i Brunswick. Ga 238 To EUROPEAN TOURISTS. — Be on the lookout for wooden nickels and low- priced castles carrying profiteer taxes. Boston coal dealers have advanced prites 50 cents per ton. The mid-year meeting of the School Garden Association of America will be held at Cleveland. Ohio, February 24- 25. with the department of superintend- eats of the National Education Associa- tion. > THE home production of palms and other decorative plants in the east and in California appears to be progressing f:i.vorably, and growers of this stock are hopeful of being able to overcome the radical strictures of the federal government against imports, within a few years. Business men should see that in- surance policies are payable in event ot; fire, in American dollars. Millions of dollars of insurance in the United States are placed in foreign com-panies, especially British, and payments in their currency at preesnt rate of ex- change would show serious deprecia- tl.)Q. Personal. Theodore Wirth, superintendent of Minneapolis parks, will address the horticultural students at the University of Illinois, Urbana, February 23. on I:iudscape gardening problems. Agrrlcultural Appropriation Bill. Carrying a total appropriation of ap- proximately $30,000,(K)0, the annual agricultural appropriation bill has been submitted to Congress for the fiscal year beginning July 1 next. Several hundred thousand dollars are provided in funds to be used for investigations, etc.. a number of them of interest to florists. Among these items are the following: The sum of .$R2.020 for in- vestigations of plant diseases and pathological collections, including the maintenance of a plant disease sur- vey; $80,935 for the investigation of diseases of orchard and other fruits; $81,115 for the investigation of dis- eases of forest and ornamental trees and shrubs, for the purpose of discov- ering new methods of control and ap- plying methods of eradication or con- trol already discovered; $95,400 for the investigation of diseases of drug, crop and related plants, and $24,940 for technological investigations, including the study of plant infesting nematodes. Provision is made for $36.G80 for the .study and test of commercial seeds, in- cluding the testing of samples of grass, clover, alfalfa and lawn-grass seeds secured in the open market. Twenty thousand dollars are to be appropriated for investigations, in co- operation with states or privately owned nurseries, of methods of propa- gating ornamental and other plants, the study of stocks used in propagat- ing such plants and methods of grow- ing stocks, for the purpose of provid- ing American sources of such propa- gating materials. Investigations in foreign seed and plant introduction will cost $82,700 next year, which includes the study, collection, purchase, testing, propaga- tion and distribution of rare and valu- able seeds, bulbs, trees, shrubs, etc. The sum of $1.30,000 is provided for the purchase, propagation, testing and distribution of new and rare seeds, the investigation and improvement of grass, clover and other crops, and for investigations into the most effective methods of eradicating weeds. Congressional seed distribution is again provided for, $239,416 being esti- mated as the cost. The only appropriation of interest to the trade which is made for the for- est bureau is $120,640, for the purchase of tree seed, cones and nursery stock, to be used in the various parks. Twenty thousand dollars are pro- vided for the bureau of chemistry for the investigation and development of methods of manufacturing insecticides and fungicides and for investigating chemical problems relating to their composition, action, etc. The bureau of markets' seed report- ing service will require an appropria- tion of $314,600. The federal horticultural board, in charge of all quarantine activities of the department, has $100.4.50 appro- priated for the expenses incident to the enforcement of Quarantine Regu- lation No. 37. The agricultural bill again carries the amendment proposed to the plant quarantine act, which would extend its provisions to the District of Col- umbia. Under the terms of this amend- ment the department would have autn- ity to regulate the movement of all plants and plant products in the Dis- trict, which at present is not covered by any law. B. F. L- Plant Quarantine Hearings. To prevent the introduction into the United States of the so-called European corn borer and other dangerous in- sects and plant diseases, said to exist in Europe. Asia and Africa, and which may be introduced into this country through importations of corn, broom corn and related plants, a public hear- ing will be held at the rooms of the federal horticultural board, department of agriculture, Washington, D, C, at 10 o'clock a. m., February 12, in order that persons interested mav appear and be heard regarding the proposed quar- antine of such plants from all foreign countries. It having been determined that dan- gerous plant diseases, including Japan- ese apple cankers, blister blight and rusts and injurious insect pests, includ- ing the Oriental fruit moth, the pear fruit borer, apple moth, Psylla pyri- suga, Lecanium glandi and L. kuneon- sis, exist in Asia, Japan, Philippine Islands and Oceania, and that there is danger of these and other pests being introduced into the United States with stock cuttings, scions and buds of fruits from the countries named, a hearing on a proposed quarantine will be held at Room 11. federal horticul- tural board. United States department of agriculture, Washington, D. C, at 10 o'clock a. m.. March 9, at which time persons interested may appear and be heard either in person or by attorney. Foreign Note. John M. Troup, who will be recalled by many Aberdonians as the former chief of the floral department of Ben Reid & Co.. where he served for nearly a quarter-century, and later 28 years as head gardener at Balmoral Castle to three generations of British sover- eigns, has retired from the latter posi- tion at the age of 71 years. Mr. Troup will continue to reside on the royal demesne. Club Meetings Next Week. [Secretaries of clubs and societies are re- quested to send change in time, date and place of meeting.] Boston, Mass., February 17, 8 p. m. — Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston at Horticultural hall. Wm. N. Cral^, secre- tary, Faulkner Farm. Brookline, Mass. Chicago, February 19, 8 p. m. — Commer- cial Flower Growers of Chicago at Ran- dolph liotel. North Wells and Randolph streets. Otto H. Amllng, secretary, May- wood, 111. r,ancaster. Pa., February 19. 8 p. m. — Lancaster County Florists' Association at chamber of commerce building. Albert M. Herr, secretary. Lancaster. Orange. N. .T., Febrnary 16. 8 p. m. — New Jersey Floricultural Society at J. O. W. A. M. hall. George "W. Strange, secre- tary. .84 .Tackson street. Orange. Pliiladelphla, Pa., February 17, 3:30 p. m. — Pennsylvania Horticultural Society at New Century Drawing Room. David Rust, secretary, 606 Finance building, Philadel- phia. Portlanil. Ore.. Febrnary I'' R ". m. — Portland Florists' Society at Masonic tem- ple. F. A. Van Kirk, secretary, 64 East 50th street. Portland. St. Louis, Mo., February IS, 8 p. m. — Retail Florists' Association of St. Louis. No regular place of meeting. Charles Young, secretary, 1406 Olive street, St, Louis. Coming Exhibitions. [Secretaries are requested to supply any omissions from this list and to correct any dates that have been altered since the last advices. I March 15-22, 1920. New York.— Flower show of the New Tork Florists' Club at Grand Central Palace. John Young, secre- tary. 1170 Broadway. New Tork. March 24-28. 1920. Boston. Mass. — Exhi- bition of orchids and other plants of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society at Horticultural hall. William T. Rich, secre- tary, Horticultural hall. Boston. 1920. The American Florist. 207 Wants, For Sale, Etc. Small Type, 1 2 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, $1.50 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices arc net, cash with order. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. ' Where nnswers nre tobeiimilefl from this olllco eoclobe lOceuta extrii to cover posUige, etc. Sltnntloo Wnntod^By an all around grower, single, 20 years' experience. Address lley 4,%2, o o American Florist. Situnllun Wnnted — Traveling- repre- sentative with long experience in Itorti- cultural lines is open to engagement. State terms. Address Key 44i;{. Cnre American Florist. Sltiintion Wiiuted — As garden su- perintendent in private establishment; IS years' e.xperience in ail branches; excellent testimonials; state wages, etc.. in first letter. E. Batchelor, 947 Marlon Place, Akron, Ohio. Sitiintion Wanted — -\s head gardener or superintendent of private place or institution. Middle aged: Scotch: best of references as to character, habits and ability. Understand all brandies of gardening; well up in landscape work. Please state salary: no ob- jections to distance. Address Key 401, Care .American Florist. Situation Wanted — .\s a grower of carnations, clirysanthemums, lilies, cyclamen, begonias, etc.. in a first-class florist establisliment. Good wages and steady position only. 24 years practical experience in ail lines of the trade and fully capable of taking charge; middle aged, sin.gle. In .inswering please state full particulars in regards to wages, etc. Address Key 4({2, Care .Vmerioan Florist. Help Wnnted — A practical florist; permanent position. Address The Hlvervicn- Cemetery Co.i S3rd and Market St.s, Wilmington, Del, Help Wanted — Florist for greenhouse and landscaping; new place. Will pay 43c per hour and better. South Side Nursery. Henry Gerstenkorn, Mgr., R. n. 6, Decatur, III. Help ^Vanted — An active boy or young man, that has had some ex- perience in a retail store. Address A. F. F„ care American Florist, 57 ^V. 27th St„ New York. For Sale — Greenhouse and nursery. Government irrigation project; six acres; fine location; new buildings; fully equipped; no competition; good reason for selling; easy terms. Address Rupert Floral Co,, Rupert, Idaho. For Sale — Greenhouse business, oper- ating, paying well, all new stock grow- ing, six acres land; space under glass 53x150 ft., insured, all equipment new; splendid field for business; nearest competitor one hundred miles. Address R. H. Rotlte, Moultrie, Ga. TREASURY DEPARTMENT. Super- vising Architect's Office, Washington. D. C, January 26, 1920. SEALED PRO- POSALS will be received in this oflfice until 10 a. m., February 17, 1920. and then opened, for planting on the grounds around the Post Office at Charles City. Iowa, in accordance with the specifications, copies of which as well as copies of the approach plan may be had at this office, in the dis- cretion of the Supervising Architect. Jas. A. Wetmore. Acting Supervising Architect. Help Wanted Florist for all around greenhouse work. Wages $30 per week. Apply JOHN A. MICHAL 7045 Stony Island Ave.. CHICAGO HELP WANTED Girl to work in flower store. Apply to M. E. POLETSOS 35 East Adams Street, CHICAGO Help Wanted Murrieii man who understanda tirowiut; orna- nienUl nursery stock; also married man for propa- galtng ornamentiil nursery stock. Opportunity fo* advancement in either position. State aj^e, ex i)erien.00 FLORISTS' MIXTURE. Very good 15.00 20.00 Novelties New and Scarce Varieties i%" GOLDEN WEST. Orange scarlet GOLIATH, Dark violet, very large; improve- ment on Empress of India JOFFRE. Brick red; large flower NYMPH. Whitej large flower QUEEN OP WHITES. AVhite STELLA. Light red; yellow blotch VON BINSSING. Deep pink; dark blotch MARY FENNEL. Light lavender ...$10.00 PRIDE OP GOSHEN. Flesh pink .". SUMER BEAUTY'. Distinct pink EVALINE. Smoky violet GOLDEN KING. Bright yellow, crimson blotch GEORGE PAUL. Large maroon 6.00 ROSEBUD. Beautiful rose BERKSHIRE. Delicate pink BALTIMORE. Salmon, cream markings ROCHESTER WHITE. White MASTER VVIETSE. Dark violet. 1-1%, $4 100 PRIMULINUS ROANOKE. Large, rich yellow. 4.00 Per 100 Up IVz" Up $10.00 10.00 12.00 10.00 15.00 10.00 12.00 15.00 S.OO 12.00 8.00 8.00 7.00 8.00 S.OO 8.00 6.00 5.00 WRITE FOR PRICES ON CANNAS. ' Watch Us Grow." American Bulb Co 172 North Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Toledo, 0. GREAT SHORTAGE OB" CUT FLOWEaiS. While there is no real epidemic of Influenza in this city, there have been an unusual number of deaths during the last few weeks, causing an extra- ordinary demand for funeral work. This market depends to a great extent upon Chicago shipments, which have been very light, with the result that there is an acute scarcity of cut flow- ers. Florists are using all their in- germity to fill orders, employing artifi- cial flowers to some extent to fill in, also galax leaves. But those florists who were foresighted enough to lay in a good supply of plants report that they have no difficulty in using these for funeral work in baskets and hamp- ers. Cyclamens left over from the holidays are cleaning up fine, and the first pot tulips and hyacinths are help- ing out. Roses, particularly the me- dium priced offerings, were hard to get, and are bringing top-notch figures. Sweet peas are beginning to come in more plentifully and cost real money. Carnations are scarce. The o\itlook for St. Valentine's day is not very bright as far as stock is concerned unless the demand can be switched to plants. However, florists here are optimistic, and are doing their best to create a big demand. Growers in this vicinity are making plans for the biggest Eas- ter business of their careers and their houses show it. There will be plenty of lilies, hyacinths, hydrangeas and tulips, some of which are already be- ginning to bloom. CLUB MEETING. The meetings of "ne florists' club have of li'e developed into monthly de- hrte^ on the question, "Shall Flower Stores Be Clo«ed on Sundays?" Some months ago, 20 florists signed an agree- ment to close their stores on Sundays throughout the year, but a'most every mop-n something develop- to throw the whole movement in the air, so to speak. Some florists seem to have detective agencies on the trail of their brother florists to catch them in the act of selling flowers on Sunday. Rumors be- come facts; then the club meets, threshes the entire matter out and all vote to stay closed. Before the next meeting night rolls around, the same thing happens again and there is an- other grand explosion. The meeting- held February 3 at S. N. Peck's was a live one and the monthly debate on this topic was exceedingly interesting. Never were the florists so frank with each other, and when the smoke of battle settled over the combatants, the best of good fellowship prevailed and everyone went home happy that the stores would remain closed on Sundays. Now, if some florists can only resist the temptation to hang around their shops on Sundays, all will be serene. Time alone can tell. More anon. NOTES. Local florists are beginning to take up bowling, and weekly bowling parties are now held. The bowlers include growers and retailers, among others Harry Heinl, Albert Lehmann, Earl Metz, Max Spanner, Paul Timm, Jake Helmer, Frank Schramm and George Schramm. The taJk is now to form a "Say It With Flowers" league. Schramm Brothers have been enjoy- ing a big demand for funeral work, and with cut flowers scarce, have been disposing of great quantities of cycla- men and primrose plants, of which they had a good stock. Their houses are beginning to produce pot hyacinths and tulips. J. I. Schiller has a large and ex- cellent variety of primrose plants, and this market is greedily absorbing all that this good grower can produce. He reports that his business has been mak- ing most profitable increases, and he looks forward to a splendid yea». Miss Helen Patten states that she can make enough money in six days, and will never again open up her store on Sundays. Her spunk is ad- mired, along with the other qualities that made her one of the niost success- ful florists in this city. Funeral work has been heavy at John Barrow & Sons' greenhouse on Detroit avenue. A. C. K. Columbus, 0. GOOD SALES JIOVE STOCK AVAILABLE. Scarcity of all kinds of flowers char- acterizes the local flower market, the demand being extra good and with short supplies. There is quite a scarcity in certain lines, especially true of carnations and roses. Funeral work is now the big feature. Thei-e is also a good call for flowers on account of sickness, and many orders are being sent to the hospitals. The tone of the trade is satisfactory and indications point to a continuation of good busi- ness for some time to come. Party work is rather quiet, but this is to be expected under the circumstances. There is some demand for receptions and dances, but the orders are not as large as usual. There is a good call for loose flowers, as is reported by all of the downtown florists. Roses are still one of the best features and sell from $6 to $12 per dozen. They are principally Ophelia, Russell, Columbia and Premier. Carnations are very scarce and command in the neighbor- hood of $3 per dozen. They are both pink and white. A better supply is expected when the sun .again appears. Violets are rather plentiful, and there is a good demand reported. They sell at $2 per bunch. Jonquils and tulips are coming in and find a ready sale at good prices. Greens are plentiful. Plants are very scarce. Only a few primroses are found in the market. J. W. I* 1920. The American Florist. 211 i| ■'' Vick's Famous Asters RECOGNIZED EVERYWHERE AS THE STANDARD OF QUALITY. Wherever Asters are grown Viclc's famous Aster seed is known and recognized as the standard oJ quality. JAMES V'ICK'S SONS are the largest growers of high grade Asters in the world and have been for years the undisputed leaders in introducing new varieties and in improving practically every other strain that is now commercially grown. This concern has introduced more new distinct varieties than all other American seedsmen combined. Cheaper seed can be grown elsewhere but better seed nowhere else. It would be an easy matter for us to fill m our stock with cheap seed grown in California or Europe, but we have no desire to descend from our present dominating position where we furnish only seed from transplantec plants grown from stock bred up by years of individual plant selection. A view ot one of our Aster Fields. We grow better Asters than any other grower in the world. Vlck's Earliest Rose and Earliest Purple, per pkt.. 25c; 2 for 40c. Vick's Lavender Gem, per pkt.. 15c; 2 for 25c. Vick's' Imperials. Rose, Sunset, Lavender, Bluebird, Bark Violet, Giant Daybreak, and mixed: 1/16 oz., 30c; ^ oz., 50c; % oz., 85c; ■« oz.. $1.50; 1 oz., $3.50. Vick's Giant Purity, 1/16 oz., 20c; Sk oz., 35c; Vi oz., 65c; V^ oz., «1.20: 1 oz . $3.00. Queen of the Market, Wliite, Peach Blossom, Rose, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Scarlet and Crimson; 1/16 oz., 20c; M oz., 35c; W, oz., 60c; % oz., $1.00; 1 oz., $1.75. Vick's Rochester Asters. Lavender Pink (Bushy type), Shell Pink, White, Lavender and Purple, per pkt., 25c; 2 for 40c. Vick's X.avender Pink Rochester, (Non-Lateral type), 1/32 oz., 25c; 1/16 oz., 40c; % oz., 60c; % oz., $1.00; % oz., $1.75; 1 oz., $3.00. Vick's Perfection, White, Blush, Shell Pink, Rose, Lavender and Purple; 1/32 oz., 25c; 1/16 oz., 40c; % oz., 60c; % oz., $1.00; Vi oz., $1.75; 1 oz., $3.00. Vick's King: Asters, Rose and Lavender (Branching type). Crim- son (Upright). 1/32 oz.. 26c; 1/16 oz., 40c; H oz., 60c; li oz., $1.00: 'A oz., $1.75; 1 oz., $3.00. Vick's Triumph Comet, Shell Pink, Rose and Purple; 1/32 oz.. 25c; 1/16 oz., 40c: V» oz., 60c; Vi oz., $1.00; % oz.. $1.70; 1 oz., $3.00. White, Lavender Pink and Lavender, per pkt., 16c; 2 for 25c. Vick's .\utunui Glory, per pkt., 20c; 2 for 35c. Vick's Royal, White, Shell Pink, Lavender Pink, Rose, Purpie; 1/32 oz., 2Dc; 1/16 oz., 30c; Vi oz., 50c; 'A oz., 85c: ',= oz . $1.50; 1 oz., $2.50. Vick's Mikado, Shell Pink, Lavender Pink. Rose and Dark Vic- let; 1/32 oz., 20c; 1/16 oz., 30c; Vi oz., 50c; VI oz., 85c; "i o:., $1.50; 1 oz., $2.50. White, per pkt., 25c; 2 for 40c. Vick's Early Branching, Rosy Red (new). White, Lavender Pink, Rose, Lavender, Crimson, Purple and Dark Violet , 1/32 oz., 26c; 1/16 oz., 40c; Vi oz., 60c; V4 oz., $1.00; Vi os.. $1.75; 1 oz., $3.00. Vick's Late Branching, White, Lavender Pink, Lavender, Rose, Crimson, Purple and mixed; 1/16 oz., 20c; Vi oz., 35c; ^ oz., 65c; V4 oz., $1.20; 1 oz. $2.00. Shell Pink, Dark Violet, Car- dinal, Carmine and Scalet Gem, per pkt., 15c; 2 for 25c« Vick's Late Branching (Non-Lateral), Peach Blossom, Peer- less Pink, Rosy Pink; 1/32 oz., 26c; 1/16 oz., 40o; Vi oz., 60c; Vi oz., $1.00; V^ oz., $1.75; 1 oz., $3.00. Vick's Late Upright, Rose, Lavender Pink, Crimson, Purple Amethyst Peach Blossom; 1/32 oz., 20c; 1/16 oz., 30c; V4 oz., 50c; V4 oz., 85c; V4 oz., $1.50; 1 oz., $2.50. Vick's Early Upright, Shell Pink;. 1/32 oz.. 20c; 1/16 oz., SOc: H oz., 50c; Vi oz., 86c; V4 oz., $1.60; 1 oz., $2.50. White, per pkt., 15c; 2 for 25c. Vick's Fink Enchantress, per pkt., 20c; 2 for 35c. A WORD OF WARNING We have been asked by many of our friends and customers to make it clear that James Vick's Sons are connected in no way with any other Rochester seed house. This is the old original concern, founded by the late James Vick, who during his lifetime was recognized as one of the leading and best loved seedsmen in America. This is the concern that has introduced practically all of the best known strains of Asters, including Vick'S Branching AsterS, all the ROCtieSters, Royals, Imperials, Kings, Milcados; in fact, there are very few varieties of American Asters in demand by the best growers that were not introduced by ns. Let there be no confusion in your minds caused by misleading statements from any other source. If you want genuine Vick's Aster Seed and not seed of unknown origin grown in California or some other locality where cheap seeds are produced, be sure to address your letter to JameS Vlck's Sons. FLORIST'S ASTER BOOK A handsomely illuBtraed book on Asters for Jlorists. the most com- plete work of its kind ever published. Every florist and commercial grower should have a copy. If you have not same, write for it at once. If you grow or deal in flower or vegetable seeds, plants, bulbs, trees, etc., write and tell us about it. We desire the opportunity of showing you what Vlck Service really is. VICK'S SEED FARMS Situated in one of the garden spots of America, where quality', hardiness and productiveness predominate— over 600 acres devoted t{ growing high grade vegetable, farm and Hower seeds. Ja^i:n^o«» XTlok'ss Soulas, ROCHESTER, N. Y. THE FLOWER CITY 212 The American Florist. Feb. 14, Reduction in Rose Prices A gradual decrease in prices of roses and other flowers can be expected right after St. Valentine's Day, as all conditions at the greenhouses point towards a larger cut of roses. We will give our customers the benefit of these reductions as fast as possible. Our regular customers know from past experiences that they are given the benefit of any drop in prices promptly. It is this square deal- ing, together with the exceptionally fine quality of our roses that has built up our immense shipping trade. We invite those who wish to place regularj shipping orders direct with the grower to give our stock and service a trial. Find out by comparison, the advantages of buying direct of a large grower. The value of his greenhouses is largely in his ability to satisfy his customers. Carnations will still continue short, as will the shorter length grade of roses. All miscellaneous flowers are very scarce, but we will do our best to buy any stock wanted which we do not grow ourselves and have on hand. BASSETT & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONB: CENTRAIi 1457 Greenhoiue*: Hinsdale, 111^ and Gregea Station, III. OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHlCAfiO, ILL NOTICE:— We close at 5 o'clock week days. Closed all day Sundays. Chlcagfo. HEAVY DEMAND FOR ST. VALEXTtNES DAY. The demand for stock for St. Valen- tine's day is exceedingly heavy, espe- cially from out-of-town points, and the local call promises to clean up file late shipments at an early hour, owing: to an already short market. EveryttiinR points to a complete clean-up at the advertised quotations, and it is .a ques- tion of obtaining enouprh stock and not how much is it worth that confronts the buyer. American Beauty roses are good property, and are disposed of early. Mrs. Chas. Russell. Columbia and Premier are in strong demand at high prices. Ophelia, Mrs. Aaron Ward. Sunburst, Champ Weiland. Kil- larney, Killarney Brilliant, White Kil- larney, Milady, Montrose. Hoosier Beauty and Mrs. George Shawyer are disposed of quickly, and there is a good demand for the miniature varieties, Cecile Brunner and Nesbit. Carna- tions' are holding their own and con- tinue in short supply. Sweet peas are . selling at prices ranging from .$0 to .?•"> per 100, with no surplus to speak of when the stores close for the day. Or- chids are cleaning up right along at high prices and the same holds true for gardenias. Lily of the valley is mov- ing well at prices ranging from $S to $15 per 100. Freesias are more plen- tiful, but are having a good call and are disposed of each day at prices varying from $.5 to $15 per 100. Ca- lendulas, tulips, jonquils, mignonette, daisies, pansies. violets, white and yel- low narcissi, stocks, snapdragons, hya- cinths, stevia and other miscellaneous flowers not already mentioned aro always disposed of at high returns to the growers. Greens are in strong de- mand, and at times certain items in this line are exceedingly scarce. The demand for funeral flowers continues heavy and the wholesale dealers are finding it impossible to fill in full any- where near all the orders that are re- ceived. WE DO AS WE SAY THESE ARE THE DAYS WHEN OUR SERVICE MEANS SOMETHING. Kennicott Bros. Co. Wholesale Cut Flowers CHICAGO YOUR Protection 1920. The American Florist. 213 iiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiniiininnniniiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin ^ WH9LESALE-GDPWEDS s/"CUT F.L9VEI5S*-^ PLANTS .J ^ = 182 North Wabash Avenue L. n. riionr. lUiiidolph 631 CHICAGO i CATTLEYAS The best In the city at $15.00 to $18.00 per dozen. Single Violets, $25 per 1000; Double Violets, $20 per 1000. $8.00 to $10.00 per 100 Lily of the Valley ORDER FRCESIA $8.00 to $10.00 per 100 ORDLR LONG ROSES Short and medium roses are scarce so order the longer grades instead. Premier--RusselI-Columbia--Milady-Etc. SPRING FLOWERS Tulips- Joaqiiis-Narclssus-Hyacinths-bweet Peas Carnations- Violets-Calendulas-Stevia-Greens PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., liONG DISTANCE PHONES CENTRAIi 601 and 2846 CHICAGO ROSES-CARNATIONS Place your orders with us and they will receive the best possible attention. Buy Direct from the Grower. r'TTRPPlVT PRTPT?' T TQT Subject to Change Without Notice., MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Extra Special Per 100 . . .$40.00 to $50.00 SUNBURST. OPHELIA Perl Special $25.00 to 00 $30.00 20.00 18.00 12.00 $35.00 25.00 20.00 12.00 12.00 15.00 5.00 2.00 1.00 Specials Select . . 30.00 to 35.00 25.00 Medium 15.00 to ... 15.00 to 20.00 Short . .. 12.00 to 15.00 PREMIER Specials $30.00 to COLl/MBIA .. 30.00 to 35.00 Select Select 26.00 . .. 15.00 to 20.00 Short 12.00 MILADY .. . 26.00 to 35.00 Carnations 10.00 to Select 20.00 S^Teet Peas 4.00 to . . . 15.00 to 18.00 . .. 10.00 to 12.00 Asparairus. per bunch 50 to 76c Champ AVelland Klllarney Klllarney Brilliant. . . White Klllarney My Maryland Specials . . Select Per 100 $25.00 ...$15.00 to 20.00 Ferns per 1,000, $4.00 Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000. $2.00 Medium — . . . 10.00 to 12.00 EXTRA SPECIAL STOCK BILLED ACCORDIN'GLY 214 The American Florist, Feb. 14, EXCELLENT CROPS OF ROSES and CARNATIONS In All the Leading Varieties CURRENT PRICE LIST ?v".Vh"^.*^J.'i?r' RUSSELL. Per 100 Select $50.00 Fancy 40.00 Medium 30.00 Short 20.00 COLUMBIA and RICHMOND. Per 100 Select $30.00 Fancy 25.00 Medium 20.00 SUNBURST and OPHELIA, KILLAKNEY BRILLIANT Per 100 Select $25.00 Fancy 20.00 Medium 15.00 Short 12.00 WHITE and PINK KILL.'VRNEY. Per 100 Select $20.00 Fancy 18.00 Medium 16.00 Short 12.00 ROSES, OUR SELECTION $12.00 CARNATIONS. Per 100 Fancy stoclv $10.00 to $15.00 MISCELLANEOUS. Calla Lilies, per doz. . . .$4.00 to $5.00 Ferns, per 1.000 4.00 Smllax, per doz 3.00 Galax, per 1,000 2.00 Spren^reri, bunch 50 Other Greens at Market Prices. WIETOR BROS., 30 East Randolph St., L. D. Phone Randolph 208 1 Chicago You can usually get what you need here in Cut Flowers and Greens. Join the long list of our satisfied buyers. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOLESAIiE FliORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing COAL ORDINANCE. A correspondent giving no name or address, calls attention to a new city ordinance, which in effect, prohibits city florists and others, dealers, ex- cepted, from buying coal in carlots, without securing a license costing t 1,500 and, in addition, giving bond of 5,000. The matter has been referred to C. L. Washburn, chairman of the florists' club coal committee. He is investigating in the interest of the trade. NOTES. Mrs. James G. Hancock writes from Miami. Fla., February 5, that Mr. Han- cock, daughter, Belle, and adopted son, Homer, are having a pleasant time in the sunny south. They are going down the east coast of Florida to Key West, then by boat up the west coast to Tampa and St. Petersburg and back to Jacksonville. They expect to be away until May 1. William Spandikow will be back with Frank ScMramm at Crystal Lake. April 1. having acquired a half interest from his old employer. Mr. SpandikoT%- is disposing of his stock in the Weiss- Si>andikow Co.'s range at Maywood. Albert Koehler, of the American Bulb Co., will sail for Europe. Febru- ary 17. He will be accompanied by A. G. Pruysser, of the National Bulb Co.. Benton Harbor. Mich., and C. L. Frericks, of Hillegom, Holland. The Van Buren Florist reports busi- ness as brisk, witli a heavy call for funeral work. A special sale on Cali- fornia violets at 2."> cents per bunch made a big hit with the bargaiu hunt- ers, February 7. Ove Gnatt and George Husman. of the Ove Gnatt Co., Inc., L,a Porte. Ind., were here on business, February ft. Mr. Gnatt is enroute to Canada on a business trip. D. S. Musser. of Miller "& Musser, has the sympathy of the trade in the loss of his mother, whose death oc- curred at the family lionre at Ander.son, Ind., last week. The 'Wonder Plant Irrigator Co. is making a large shipment of its Little Wonder Plant Irrigators to C. Engle- mann. Saffron Walden. Enghiud. A. T. Pyfer & Co. report business as brisk with a quick clean-up of stock each day. Sweet peas are being han- dled here in quantity this week. Clyde L. Leesley is among those in- terested in the new national bank at Albany Park, capital .$200,000. E. A. Fetters. Detroit. Mich., en route to California on a pleasure trip, visited friends here this week. John Michelscn, of the E. C. Amling Co.. visited the growers at Crown Point, Ind., February 7. Vaughan's Seed Store is showing some of the finest caladium bulbs ever brought to this city. The Joseph Foerster Co.. is having a good call for fancy freesias, which it is handling in quantity. Li. B. Patterson has been re-ap- pointed member of the South Park board. George Wittbold is the proud owner of a new four-passenger Doris. Mrs. J. E. Pollworth is recovering from an attack of pneumonia. Guy Reyburn ha.s .iust bought a new Marmon passenger car. 1920. The American I'lorist. 215 yi^^i^i^i^iViV^^^^^^^^MV'^VV^r^MVVV^^^JV^J^JVJVV^^^^^tV^^^^MVM'^^^^^^^^^tr^^^^^^^^^^^^J ^ CUT FLOWERS Your best chance to secure what you need for all occasions at the right price is from us. WE CAN SUPPLY Roses=Carnations=Freesias=Tulips=Jonquils=Violets Daisies=Sweet Peas=Stevia=CalenduIas=White and Yellow Narcissus = Mignonette=CaIlas=Stock8=Etc. whmmmit^xo TslOX I Nl C. ^^^'r^ PHONES * CENTRAL 257I-AUT0HATIC48-734-CENTRAL25724 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago •^^^^^^Mv^^.rjhvJv^^^A'^n/'j'^^^^.r^^.r^.r.p^.v^^.r^jv.r^^^^^^^MVjv^^^^^^MVv^^^^^jvvjvvvv'r ft*jm^^t:m^'<-im^^^ SINGLE DOUBLE VIOLETS Sweet Peas, Jonquils, Tulips, Roses, Carnations, Freesia, Pussy Willows, Calendulas, Etc. A. T. PYFER & COMPANY 164 N. Wabash Ave., i. d. Phone, cemrai 3373. CHICAGO, ILL. The new rose, Frank W. Duulop. was on display at the establishments of Zech & Mann and the American Bulb Co., the past week, where it was great- ly admired by all who had an oppor- tunity to inspect it. Poehlmann Bros Co. is more than pleased with the demand for St. Valen- tine's day and everything points to an early clean-up in cut flowers. Percy Jones IlfO. Wholesale Florlsta 30 E. Randslph St., CHICAGO, ILL. [ojiiipr U?a\e\s m SvaroWs fChicagp ni. 30 Bast Randolpb Street. L. D. Phone: Central 6284 216 The American Florist. Feb. 14, YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF Z M CUT FLOWERS E „ A H N so E. Randolph St. CHICAGO Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. Mention the American Florist when writing It is reported that the junior prom scheduled to be held at Ann Arbor, Mich., February 12-13, was cancelled at the last moment owing to the influenza epidemic. This event always calls for a lai-ge supply of stock from this mar- ket, consequently some of the local dealers have had their cut flower or- ders cancelled, which is not causing them any hardship owing to the ex- tremely heavy St. Valentine's day de- mand. Matt Mann, of Zech & Mann, has the sympathy of the trade in the loss of his fathei-. Nicholas Mann,_whose death occurred February 7, at the age of 86 years. The funeral was held the fol- lowing Tuesday, with services at St. Gregory's church, and interment at St. Henry's cemetei-y. The latc^'Mr. Mann was also the father of Nicholas J. Mann. Mrs. Mary Keil and the late Mrs. H. A. Seifert. The retail florists, at their meeting February 10, named George Asmus, A. Lange and W. J. Smyth as their nominees for the board of directors of the Allied Floral Association, the new publicity organization. Fred Longren, of the Burlington Wil- lowware Shops, Burlington, la., and F. McCarthy, of the M. Rice Co.. Philadel- phia, Pa., were at the Palmer House witli exhibits this week. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation is having a big call for stock for St. Valentine's day. Orchid.s and lily of the valley are moving fast. Chas. F. Gunther. a devotee of gar- dening, and for many years a member of the Horticultural Society, died Feb- ruary 10, age S3 years. Bassett & Washburn are cutting more -heavily in roses which are in strong demand for St. Valentine's day. Commissioner Reinberg and wife. and N. J. Wietor and wife, are at the Halcyon hotel, Miami, Fla. E. C. Amling and Alois Frey, Crown Point. Ind., left -for California, Febru- ary 11. Visitors : C. C. Pollworth and wife, Milwaukee, Wis.: George Hampton, with Jos. G. Neidinger Co.. Philadel- phia, Pa.; E. A. Fetters. Detroit. Mich.; James Karins. with Henry A. Dreer. Inc., Philadelphia. Pa.; F. W. Dunlop, Toronto, Ont.; C. E. McGrath. of Fisch- er & McGrath,. New Castle, Pa. Pana, Iix. — The Walter A. Amling Co. is planting roses in its large new range here. Bellaibe. O. — Andrew J. McLellan, for more than 30 years in the florist business, died here recently, age 82 years. Washington, D. C. — N. L. Hammer, a grower, who for many years con- ducted a flower stand in Center mar- ket, and an active member in the trade in this city, died recently following a few days' illness. Chicago Florists' Club. The regular meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club was held at the Hotel Randolph, February .5. with a good attendance. President Waters in the chair. New members were elected as follows: Ralph B. Howe. 231 West Madison street; Wm. F. Collins, 1-157 East 70th street, and Walter G. Poehl- mann, Morton Grove. The following were nominated for membership : C. A. Wrizley, 130 North Wells street; Al- bert Koehler, 172 North Wabash ave- nue; Vincent Neil. 172 North Wabash avenue; H. W. Miller, 3'24 West North avenue, and Herbert Stone, 4011 Mil- waukee avenue. Chairman C. W. Johnson, of the com- mittee of arrangements for the recent conventions of the American Carna- tion Society and the Illinois State Flor- ists' Association, presented a detailed report, showing that all plans had been carefully considered and most success- fully carried out. Mr. Johnson also presented the supplementary report of Mrs. C. L. Washburn, chairman of the ladies' reception committee, and votes of thanks were accorded Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Washburn for the highly satisfactory manner in which they con- ducted this affair. Vice-president A. T. Pyfer. who rep- resented the club at the recent Cleve- land meeting of the directors of the Society of American Florists, presented an exhaustive report of the proceed- ings, which was received with much interest. This was novelty night at the club, but the showing of exhibits was evi- dently curtailed by the display made at the recent conventions; however, much interest was shown in those staged, which included the new rose. FVank W. Dunlop. exhibited by John H. Dunlop. Toronto. Ont.. certificate of merit; giant calendulas from Geo. J. Ball. Glen Ellyn. certificate of merit: narcissus from home-grown bulbs and Rainbow freesia. exhibited by Peter Pearson, honorable mention; Rose Queen sweet peas from Gustav Swen- son. Elmhurst. honor.able mention; mignonette, by Cliris Blameuser. Niles Center, honorable mention. The Poehl- mann Bros. Co. exhibited seasonable supplies and the Little Wonder Irri- gator Co. showed the Little Wonder irrigator. Both the latter exhibitors were given the thanks of the club for their displays. Otto H. Amling called attention to tlie highly satisfactory progress being made by the local trade in publicity matters, stating that 7."i per cent of the growers have now joined the move- ment, and called attention to an im- portant meeting of this bodv scheduled for February 10. 'Wm. J. Keimel pre- sented interesting details of the na- tional growers' organization, and the club went on record as indorsing both these associations. Long Dlatance (Central 3283 Phones ! Central 3284 Our OfiFerings Include: ROSES. COLUMBIA RUSSELL White Killarney Pink Killarney Milady Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Ward Ophelia Premier MINIATURE ROSES Cecile Brunner CARNATIONS MISCELLANEOUS Valley Cattleyas Jonquils Paper Whites Violets Sweet Peas Mignonette Tulips Freesia Calendulas GREENS. Plumosus Sprengeri Galax, bronze. Galax, green Ferns Adiantum Smdax Boxwood 1920. The American Florist. 217 BEST QUALITY TO BE HAD IN Roses and Carnations Colum^U. RussjU, Premier, Milady, Ophelia, Ward, Welland, Brilliant, Double White and Pink Klllarney. Sunburst, Hearst, Nesblt and Brunner. NONE BETTER ON THE CHICAGO MARKET All colors^^ ►--Good quality JONQUILS IN GOOD SUPPLY Use Blue^ F«il3t3orx XTetlXG^y Best on the market. Prices within reach, $10.00 and $12.00 per 100. Choice stock of Valley, Jonquils, Sweet Peas, Daisies, Yellow Narcissus, Freesias, Rainbow Freesias, Tulips, Calendulas, Violets, Stevia, Mignonette, Hyacinths, Pansies, Callas, Paper Whites, Cyclamen Blooms and all other Seasonable Stock. Don't Forget Us on GREENS, as We Have Mexican Ivy, Sprengeri, Ferns, Adiantiun, Etc. If you want good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best located Wholesale Cut Flower House. You can increase your profits and business by sending all orders direct to J. A. Budlong Co. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., L^^s't.. CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. W« arc In dally touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place yon can rely upon orders sent ns recelvlnK audi benaflta. WB ARE CLOSED MjIj DAY SUNDAY. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Prices As Low As Others. Visitors included James J. Karins, representing- Henry A. Dreer. Inc., Philadelphia. Pa.; C. C. PoUworth, Milwaukee. Wis.; Geo. Hampton, rep- resenting Jos. G. Neidinger Co., Pliila- delphia. Pa., and Walter F. Dunlop, Toronto. Ont.. who made brief ad- dresses. Milwaukee, Wis. HEAVY DEMAND FOR FU.VERAl FLOWERS. There was no notable change in market conditions over that of the week previous. While the daily cut in almost all lines lias increased some- what, still the demand, especially for funeral work, has kept up a lively pace. While official reports state that the in- fluenza epidemic is on the decrease, it seems that pneumonia is responsible for the increased death rate. Prices on all stock are still high and flowers continue to be rationed out as in the past; consequently, the prospects for St. Valentine's day are ihat there will not be enough by far to go around. CI.UB MEETING. President H. Welke, who officiated at the club meeting, February 5, which was well attended, appointed the fol- lowing committees : State fair, same as in 1910 — Wm. Zimmermann, chairman; Alfred Locker, A. Leidiger. Entertain- ment — W. A. Kennedy, chairman; A. Hare. C. E. Dettmann. H. V. Hunkel, for the state fair committee, said that fine table decorations, to be changed each day during the fair, would be a new and attractive feature. Lack of room up to now prevented this new venture. The entertainment committee reported a neat profit from the recent dancing party, in spite of the fact that tlie attendance was greatly re- duced, due to sickness among the local craft. A committee of two was appointed to draw up suitable resolutions of sym- pathy to be forwarded to our fellow member, Oscar Golin, %vho mourns the loss of his beloved wife, whose death occurred January 31. At the March meeting, it was de- cided to hold a display of cut flowers and plants. NOTES. Three employes of the Holton & Hunkel Co. mourn the loss of rela- tives, whose demise took place during the last week in January. Walter Hol- ton lost his sister-in-law. Mrs. Muth her brother-in-law, and Miss Bruet, of the office force, a brother. |Ti»MeyerGreenSilkaline| i size F, fine; FF, medium, and FFF, coarse, | I U $2.25 per lb., and the ^reen Silkaline is | i $2.00 per lb., with liberal discounte in case | i lots of 500 lbs. and upwards. Every upool | i contains 2 oz. of actual thread, 16 oz. to the | i lb., not weighing in the wood or boxes. Can S I be had on 2 oz. spools or 1 lb. tubes at 10c S I per lb. less. Send your orders direct to the | I manufacturer. I i JOHN C. MEYER FLORIST THREAO WORKS I I LOWELL, MASS. Dept. XT. | ^iiiinimitiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiinnnntinnnnniiiiuiiiiiiiiiliuuim^ Mention the American Florist when writing 218 The American Florist. Feb. 14, I F. fflNTERSON CO. 166 N. Wabash Ave. L. D. Phone, Central 6004 Established 1892 Dally Shipments of the finest stock in Roses, Carnations and Violets. Headquarters for Wild Smllax, Fancy Ferns, Adiantum and all Green Goods. Don't forget, our Supply Department Is complete— Ribbons, Chiffons, Boxes, Crepe Paper and Wire Designs. Chicago FRNE & r OMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 E. Randolph Street, L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Hugo Locker & Sons, of Wauwatosa, are just coming on crop witli a higrh grade cut of sweet peas, which are bringing fancy prices. C. C. Pollworth was in Cliicago, February 5. at whicli time he became a member of the Cliicago Florists' Club. The second annual meeting' of the Florists' Advertising Association will be held February IC. Wm. Zimmermann attended the state bowling tournament at Manitowoc, February 5. Visitors : John Rindfleisch. Beloit, and Julius Volter, of Appleton. Wis. E. O. St. Louis. BUSINESS COKDITIONS GOOD Business conditions have never been better in the history of the trade, look- ing at it from the angle of net gain to all concerned. Funeral work, of course, is extraordinarily heavy, as well as calls for flowers for the sick, but the thing that appeals is that social work has not suffered much from the unfortunate influenza epidemic. Stock of all kinds is not nearly ample to supply the demand, but everybody seems to slip by, and still able to satisfy his customers. The man who does not do this, either does not want to, or has not merchandising ability. Pot plants of all kinds in season have a great run. and the public has taken to the novel decorated begonia and primrose like the proverbial duck to watei In cut flowers, sweet peas, darna Sell More Potted Plants You can ea3ily double your plant trade by sbow- InB your customers how easy it Is to (trow potted plants with a Little Wonder Plant Irrigator They keep your plants watered Just rlebt. Whole- sale price. $20.00 per 100. If your supply bouse does not carrj them send us their name with your order. Sajnple by mall. 85o The Wonder Plant Irrigator Go. 2918 N. Clark St., CHICAGO i Mention the American Florist when writing GOLDFISH 1,500,000 (Fancy and Plain)! Ready for market at rock-bottom prices. Ship anywhere in U. S. or Canada. Write for oar illustrated catalogue. Oriental Goldfish £c Supply Co. 3757 to 3761 Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing 1920 Catalogue 48 Pages for Florists sent free on request. THE JOHN HENRY CO. LANSING, MICH. Mention the American Florist when writing supply of baby roses, and also less trouble in getting California shipments when needed. Alaska boats will soon be leaving this city again loaded with ingoing north- erners, and local florists expect a big increase in this class of business over 1919. Pot cyclamens, cinerarias, freesias and baby primroses have been featured to good advantage by the Burns Floral. Company. Vermillion and Lorraine tulips and Dutch hyacinths from their own green- houses were used by Rosaia Bros, dur- ing the week. H. M. 1920. The American Florist. 219 John Kruchten Co. 30 East Randolph Street, ( Not Incorporated ) WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. E.C.AMLINGCO. The Liargest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOL,ESAL£ CUT FLOWER BODSE IN CmCAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO I'. D. Phones CKNTRAL 1077 and 1978 Mention the American Florist when v>riting MILLER &N1JSSER Wholesale Florists 211 North State Street CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing A. L Randall Co., (^amus^ Wabash Ave., and Lake St. ^tmg^ V^tJUS CHICAGO, ILL. y*Wiif°^ Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing V/JEIIAND-RlSOtCl FipWERCROWERS ▼EumONt'fcJ UUIADACU tUC CMICAOO cxxnuLsra w4 rLlTAoAan AVE. Illinois Mention the American Florist when writing George Rein berg WHOLESALE FLORIST E2xtra (ancT Ophelia. Snnbnrat, Co- Itiinbla, Rnaaell, Mlladr. White KUIar- BCT and Klllarner Brilliant Rosea. All orders grlven prompt attention. Try ua. 162 N. Wabash Av., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist wlien writing Wire Hanging Basicets Price list, 1910. Flain Wire Hanging Baskets. 10-inch »1.7o M.inch KM 12inch 2.25 I6-iiich <.50 SHEET MOSS In bags, per bag, $2.00 Our Sheet Moss is the best value for the money In the market. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange/'^DE^'^c^ra St., Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe Hover MM^Kel^s Chicago. CURRENT PRICE LIST. Dozen Roses, Beauty $4.00(g'$12.00 Per 100 Mrs. Chas. Russell. .10.00® 60.00 Columbia 10.00® 60.00 Premier 10.00® 60.00 Hoosier Beauty ... 8.00® 40.00 Killarney Brilliant. 8.00® 36.00 Killarney 8.00® 25.00 White Killarney ... 8.00® 26.00 Richmond 10.00® 36.00 aiy Maryland 8.00® 36.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer. 8.00® 36.00 Milady 8.00® 36.00 Sunburst 8.00® 36.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 8.00® 26.00 Ophelia 8.00® 36.00 Dble. W. Killarney.. 8.00® 26.00 Champ Welland ... 8.00® 26.00 Stanley 8.00® 36.00 , ■• Bavard Thayer 10.00® 60.00 Cecile Brunner .... 4.00® 8.00 George ITlgar 4.00®. 8.00 Baby Doll 4.00® 8.00 Nesbit 4.00® 8.00 Our selection .... 8.00® 10.00 Carnations 10.00® 20.00 Cattleyas per doz 18.00® 24.00 Cypripedium per doz 4.00® 6.00 Mignonette 6.00® 12.00 Yellow Narcissus 8.00® 16.00 Snapdragons per doz 1.00 Freesia 6.00® 10.00 Tulips 10.00® 12.00 Daisies 2.00® 4.00 Valley 10.00® 15.00 Calendulas 4.00® 10.00 Gardenias per doz 6.00® 9.00 Jonquils 10.00® 16.00 Paper M'hltes per 100 10.00® 15.00 Callas 26.00® 60.00 Sweet Peas per 100 3.00® 6.00 Violets 1.00® 2.00 Ferns per 1.000 4.00 Galax per 1,000 1.500 2.00 Leucothoe 1.00® 1.25 Mexican Ivy 76® 1.00 Plumosus Strings ...each .60® .75 Sprengeri, Plumosus, Sprays 3.00 Boxwood, 35c per lb., per case 9.00 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist when writing FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Order. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago muuillllllinniiniiiinnnniimi SPECIAL Assortment of 50 Tumbler Baskets . $22.50 i RAEDLEIN BASKET CO. I I 713 MUnrankee Ave. CHICAGO, ELI.. I ^iiiiiniiiiiiiiiriuiiniiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiirMiiiiiiiiiiiriitinn.iiiiitiiiiiiiiriinid REFRIGERATORS COHFLBTB FIXTURBS CENTRAL REFRIGERATOR & EQUIPMENT CO, Bgtlmatei Submitted. 155 No. Clark Street, CHICAGO 220 The American Florist. Feb. 14, Rooted Carnation Cuttings C. W. Ward, Theo, Alice, Belle Washburn, Beacon, Matchless, White Perfection, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Pink Benora, very fine light pink, $100.00 per 1000. February Delivery. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. CUT FLOWER SHORTAGE UNBROKEN. "Hope springs eternal in the human brejLSt." Each week, since the first of the year, was loolied forward to by the hopeful ones to be a period of in- creased production, but contrary to all precedent, there has been a steady decline until the wheels of business nearly came to a full stop for want of flowers. Letters and telegrams came pouring- into the wholesale houses, not ordering, but pleading- for stock. They frequently read : "Send $50 worth of dowers, your selection," or if varieties were designated the words "or substi- tute," followed. Letters read: "I know flowers are scarce, but please send me something today, or if not possible, then tomorrow." The local demand was even more insistent than the out-of-town, as being on the ground, buyers would not be put off, while there was anything in .sight. It has been a very trying period for botli wholesalers and retailers, while prices have been maintained at a level never before experienced in this market. Even higher figures could have been obtained, 9nd in some cases, where other than regular customers, owing to their in- sistance, were served, extreme limits were reached, carnations bringing as much as 18 to 20 cents. In most cases, howevei', $15 has been the price. There is a perceptible increase in the stock — just a little more of most of the stand- ■ard items. The heavy snowfall of Wednesday and Thursday, however, made it almost impossible to get autos through the roads in the country dis- tricts, and on these days, the market was very bare. Saturday's receipts were better, but there was sufficient demand to use up all in sight. The most plentiful items are daffodils, free- .-iia and snapdragons. Roses, particu- larly Ophelia. Double White Killarney and- Premier, appear more plentiful. There are also very choice Hadley. Sweet peas are in fair supply and a great help to the market. Saturday fast -was a bright, sunny day, which it hoped presages better weather, and .an increased supply for next week. February 9. — There was a percepti- ble increase in the supply but also a greater demand on account of the death rate increase, which kept the stores busy with funeral work, so much so that parceling out or division of the supply was much the same as for some time past. The only increase in prices is for carnations, w-Hich touched 18 to 20 cents for the best. There have been three sunny days in succes- sion, and it is hoped now that the long looked for relief is assured. DAMAGE AT FLOREX GARDENS. The high winds and heavy fall of snow of Wednesday and Thursday last ■lid considerable damage to green- aouses in this -vicinity. The most seri- ous loss occurred at the Florex Gardens at North Wales, where the north side of the roof of the large house, 150x600 feet, the first mammoth structure, was cru.shed in by the weight of snow, which bent the iron posts, and the roof fell in for a distance of over HX) feet. There was also a great deal of glass broken in the part that re- mained, by sliding snow and ice. The larger house alongside, 175 x 750 feet, also lost a great deal of glass from sliding snow and ice, which tore great iiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiuuiuuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiuuiiujuxmiuiiiiiitiiiiiiiuuiuuiuiiiuiiiiuiiuiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiitiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiuinuuiiiiimiuiiiiijinr Roses, Carnations, Snapdragon, Violets. Ml Seasonable Flowers. This Is the exclusive shop, only one block; from Kxpress Depots. 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. ;tiiuiiiinuiiitnmMiiiiuiiiiiininiiiiMiiiiiiiiHimuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiuiiiiinniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuniiiiMiMiriininiiiiiiriiiiiiitiitiiiiiiiiiiMiuiiuwiiiiiuiiii^ VlioMeHo¥crMM'KeU Boston, Feb. 11. Per 100 Roses. American Beauty . .25.00 @ 160.00 Shawyer, Russell. .. .16.00 @ 40.00 Killarney ;... 16.00® 40.00 Milady 12.00® 30.00 Radiance 16.00® 40.00 White Killarney ...12.60® 40.00 Killarney Brilliant .. 16.00® 26.00 ■Ward 12.00® 35.00 Hadley 26.00@100.00 Ophelia 15.00® 30.00 Premier 8.00® 30.00 Columbia 26.00® 60.00 Maryland 26.00® 60.00 Hoosier Beauty 16.00® 36.00 Stanley 16.00® 25.00 Cattleyas. per doz 9.00® 18.00 Cypripediums, per doz 12.00® 36.00 Sweet Peas 3.60® 6.00 Cai-nations 12.00® 20.00 LongiHoi-um Lilies 20.00® 40.00 Violets 2.00® 2.60 Marguerites 4.00® 6.00 Calendulas, per doz., ,76@1.00 Callas 30.00® 60.00 Snapdragons, per doz., 3.00@4.00 Adiantum 1.50 Asparagus Strings, per doz. 9.00 Asparagus bunches, each.. .50 BUFFALO, Feb. 11. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, Special 75.00®100.00 Fancy 60.00® 60.00 Extra 20.00® 25.00 1st 16.00® 25. Oa Killarney 10.00® 20.00 My Maryland ."....10.00 20.00 White Killarney ...10.00 30.00 Sunburst 10.00® 30.00 Ward 8.00® 16.00 Columbia 20.00® 40.00 Ophelia 10.00® 30.00 Russell 16.00® 25.00 Shawyer 8.00® 20.00 Bon Silene 6.00'ii' 8.00 Cattleyas 160.00® 200.00 Daisies 1.00® 3.00 Valley 12.00® 1600 Violets 1.60® 2.00 Calla I.Ilies 26.00® 36.00 Japan Lilies 8.00® 10.00 Easter Lilv 26.00® 36.00 Paper Whites 6.00® 7.00 Carnations 8.00® 12.00 Mignonette 6.00® 10.00 Snapdragons 8.00® 15.00 Sweet Peas 2.000 4.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 36@ .50 Ferns, per 1000 3.50 Calendulas 3.60® S.OO Smlla.t 26.00 Stevla 2.00 Golden Spur 12.00 French Trumpet 10.00 Pressia 6.00® 8.00 gaps in the roof. The iron framework of the house held, however, and as soon as possible, carpenters were erect- ing a board partition down the center of the house longitudinally to save, if possible, the roses in the south side. This wooden w.all will be 35 feet high by 700 in lengrth. The glass is 16x24, and a carload was at once ordered, and is now being put in by a large force of men, many of them volunteers from various greenhouse establishments. It is hoped to have the large house re- glazed within a week, and repairs made to the other as soon as the necessary material can be obtained. The danger l^rite For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. BERGER BROS. Roses, Carnations, Violets, Stevia. 1225 Race St. PhUadelphla, Pa. Mention the American Florist u-hen toriting CIXCINX.A.TI, Feb. 11. Per 100 Roses, Premier 12.000 60.00 Columbia 12.00® 60.00 Butterfly 12.00® 36.00 Oolden Rule 12.00® 36.00 White Killarney ... 8,00® 30.00 Pink Killarney 8.00® 30.00 " Sunburst 10.00@ 36.00 Mrs. Aaron W^ard... 8.00® 25.00 Ophelia 8.00® 25.00 ■• Baby Doll 4.00 Carnations 8.00® 16.00 Calendulas 4.00® 6.00 Paper White Narcissus 6.00® 8.00 Sweet Peas 2.00® 4.00 FreeRla 4.00® 8.00 Violets (California) .76 Princess Wales 1.60® 2.00 Ferns, per 1.000 3.00® 3.50 Leucothoe. per 1,000 6.00 Oalax, per 1.000 1.600 2.00 Me.xlcan Ivy. per 1,000 6.00 Smilax. per string 15® .20 Pluir.osus (south.) per bcb. .26® .36 of heavy snowfalls had been antici- pated and provided for by placing nearly all the heating pipes close up to the roof, which was calculated to melt the snow as fast as it fell. As in the accident of 1914, when these large houses met with an even worse dis- aster from the same cause, a high wind drifting the snow frome one side to the other, the heat, although the house temperature was raised to 68, was not sufficient to prevent the accumulation. The breaks occurred at a. m., Thurs- day morning. Additional posts and braces had been put in after the 1914 accident, and these in the case of the large house, were sufficient to bear the great weight, but which wa.s too much for the wide glass. The great- est ilamage was at the west end of the 1920. The American Florist, 221 nOLTON & niNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. W holesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens CI.PDLLWORTH CO CUT FLOWERS, PLANTS, BULBS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE, WIS. Fancy thiffons (About 35 to ■10 yards to bolt.) Per yd. Dotted elTi'c.t. 4 in. wide 10.10 Lilj of the Valley effect, 4 in. wide.. .10 "Blue" Valley, cut edge, 6 in. wide , . .09 Dotted effect, 6 in. wide 13 Lace effect, 6 in. wide 13 Lily of the Valley effect, 6 in. wide .. .13 "Gold" Valley effect, 6 in. wide U Silk, with Satin Hurders, 6 in. wide.. ,15 Silk, with Satin liorders, 8 in. wide.. .20 Maline, 27 in. wide . 30 Silk Gauze (or nettine). 6 in. wide... .13 Silk Gau/.<* (or netting), 14 in, wide , .23 Special list of many other useful items sent free. Geo. H. Angermueller Co. 1324 Fine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention the American Florist when icriting H. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYTHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St.. PhUadelphla, Pa. houses for a di.stauce of about 150 feet. It is a great loss to the company, as the stock was lookiiis- fine, the new growth made since Christmas being- well set with buds. The damage is estimated to be at least $10.(X)r>. J. P. Berris & Son. Limekiln pike, had a severe loss from weight of the snow, which crushed in the roof of a house 35 x 1.50 feet. The entire length fell, opening up all one side of a range, of which it was the out- side house. Blankets, carpets and other like material were immediately used to make a temporary wall, which were replaced with boards the next day. Arrangements have been made to rebuild the house at once. It was filled with Killarney roses, which were just coming into crop. The ground has been covered with manure, and so protected it is lioped to get a crop in the spring. Wm. Leonard, Lansdowne, lost about $200 worth of glass from weight of snow on the roof of his rose houses. Joseph Goetter also had trouble, but managed to get supports under the roof of one of his houses in time to save it. NOTES. The Pennsylvania Horticultural .So- ciety announces an illustrated lecture at the New Centnrv Club. 124 South 12th street. February 17. at ." :30 p. m.. at which time J, Franklin Meehan, of Mt, Airy, will talk on "Landscape Work with Special Reference to the Suburban Garden." An exhibition of flowering plants and cut flowers will be held at 2 p. m,. prizes being offered for cyclamens, Primula chinensis, an- tirrhinum, cinerarias, roses, carnations and mixed flowers, open to gardeners and amateurs. The epidemic of grippe, or light in- fluenza, with which many of the trade GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS* SUPPLIES. « VlloMe HowerMM'KeU Philadelphia, Feb. 11. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 90.00@100.00 fancy 60.00® 76.00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell. .26.00® 60.00 " Killarney 16.00® 26.00 Hadley 26.00® 76.00 Sunburst 16.00® 26.00 " Wards 16.00® 20.00 Ophelia 20.00® 30.00 Columbia 15.00® 30.00 " Premier 25. OO'?/' 50.00 Cattleyas 75@ 1.00 Wlac. bunch 2.00® 2.50 Narcissus ' 8.00® 10.00 Mignonette 10.00® 12.00 Gardenias, doz., 9.00@12.00 Cypridediums .15.00® 50.00 Carnations 12.00® 18.00 Carnation Ijaddie 20.00® 25.00 Snapdragons, per doz 2.00® 3.00 Callas .. 26.00® 35.00 Easter Lilies 36.00 Violets 1.00® 1.50 Calendulas 6.00® 8.00 Adiantum 1.50® 2.00 Smllax .26 Asparagus Strings 50® .76 Preesia 6.00® 10.00 PiTTSBnEGH, Feb. 11. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, spl., per doz. 12.00 fey., per doz, 10.00 " '* ex., per doz.. 7.50 " No. 1, per doz. 4.00 Hadley 20.00® 50.00 Killarnev 10.00® 35.00 Maryland 10.00® 35.00 Scott Key 20.00® 76.00 Sunburst 12.00® 35.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward. , .12.00® 36.00 Russell 15.00® 76.00 Columbia 15,00® 60.00 Onhelia 16.00® 3.S.00 Hilda 10.00® 26.00 Premier 20.00® 76.00 Carnations 10.00® 12.00 Cattleyas, each 1,60 Perns, per 1,000 3.50 Sweet Peas 3.00® 6.00 Daisies 4.00® 6.00 Galax, per 1,000 2.00 Plumosus, per bunch .40 Sprengerl per bunch ,60 Smllax, per doz 3.00 Calendulas 4.00® 8.00 Narcissus, white 8.00 Lilacs, per bunch 2.50 Tulips 8.00 Mignonette 15.00 Snapdragons, per doz 2.60® 4.00 Calla Lilies, per doz., 3.00®6.0o Freesia 8.00® 10.00 Milwaukee, Feb. 11. Per 100 Rose, Killarney, W. Kllfn'y 10.00® 25.00 Ward 8.00® 16.00 Mrs. Charles Russell. 15. 00® 36.00 Ophelia 10.00® 26.00 Columbia 16.00® 40.00 " Hooaler Beauty ... .12.00® 36.00 Carnations, assorted 12.00® 15.00 Cattleyas. per doz 9.00® 12.00 Paper Whites 8.00® 10.00 Violets 3.00® 4.00 Callas, per doz 3.00® 4.00 Rubrums, per doz 1.50 Phone Main 1245. 444-446 MUwankee St. F. O. 307 206 .Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesale Flarists' Supplies THE HOUSE OP MERIT Staple Baskets and Seasonable Noveltiei in Quantity, Send for Our Catalogne. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-131 1 N. 2nd St., Phlla., Pa, Mention the American Florist wlien writing WHY NOT TRY THE McCALLUM CO. For Real Service In FLORISTS' SUPPI lES 7 We lire raanufiicturers and mi porters — not merely iubhers. Send for OUT New Catalog and be convinced. The Mccallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist ichen writing MINNEAPOUS, MmN. RICE BROTHERS Wholeaale Floriatm and SnppIIea 218 North Fifth St. Send list In (or qnotatlons. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Feb. 11. Per 100 s, Hadley 16.00® 30.00 Premier 10.00® 40.00 Killarnev S.OO/^r) 20.00 White Killarney ... 8.00® 26.00 Hon.'^ier Beauty 10.00® 30 00 Russell, doz 6.00® 16.00 Ward 6.00® 10.00 Sunburst 10.00® 26.00 Perns 3.50 Carnations. Laddie 25.00 Parnation<5. Specials 20.00 Orchids, doz 1.00® 1.50 Sweet peas 2.60® 6.00 Narcissus 6.00® 8.00 Calendulas 6.00® 6.00 Calla ..# 16.00® 40.00 Mignonette, doz 1.50 Violets 1.00 l.BO Galax, per 1,000 1.50 t.eucothoe per 1,000 7.50 Boxwood, per lb .26 Lily of the Valley 16,00 Freesia 10,00 Jonquils 12.600 15.00 222 The American Florist. Feb. 14, have had unpleasant experiences the past week, still continues. Miss Scott, of Berber's, is home with the grippe. George Aeugle has also been laid up for the past week. Martin Gannon is back on the job again after a three days' attack. Carl Corts spent all last week in bed, but resumed work again on Monday. Chas. H. Campbell has just finished the building of 20 individual auto gar- ages on a lot 52x80 feet, in the rear of liis Germantown avenue stoi-e. All were rented at once, except the two reserved for his own cars. Business has been very good, notwithstanding the high price of cut flowers. Henry F. Michel! and family are spending a winter vacation in North Carolina. Frederick Michell and wife started, February 9, for St. Petersburg, Florida, where sunshine and flowers are a great contrast to Pennsylvania's snow clad fields Charles Brimmer, the Frankford ave- nue retailer, attended the recent auto- mobile exhibition, where an Essex tour- ing car took his fancy, and this pleas- ure vehicle is now safely stored in his garage. James Thoirs, Camden, N. J., finds that funeral sprays made of daffodils and freesia are very satisfactory when used in place of the more expensive roses and carnations. V Wm. Gibson was in town last week. He has resigned his position with H. C. Vansant, Newport News, Va., and joined the forces of F. L. Wertz, Roan- oke, Va. W. K. Harris finds a good demand for Teddy Jr. and Scottii ferns, which are used in many stores in decorative effects and also find a ready sale. Edward Habermehl. of J. J. Haber- mehl's Sons, is seriously ill with influ- enza, which has turned to pneumonia. C. U. Laggit reports a great demand for Primula malacoides for St. Valen- tine's day. K- New York. SEVERE STORM CRIPPLES BUSINESS. The florist business of this city was practically snowbound thi-oughout Feb- ruary 5. and at this writing, the end of the blockade is not in sight, as there are indications of more snow with hard freezing. Snow began to fall on the afternoon of February 4 and continued with little, if any intermission through the night. It is probable that if there was any place that it was on the . level, there was about eight inches, but a strong wind piled it up in mauy places to a depth of four to six feet. The rose stocks that usually arrived from Madison, Chatham, Summit and Murray Hill, N. J., about S a. m. did not reach the market till the evening of Februarv 5, if they arrived at all. The Long Island stock met the same fate, it being even some job to get in from Flatbush. Most of this stock has of late been coming in by auto ex- press, and it has been found that the old fashioned railroad has some advantages over an automobile, in a snowstorm. But the stock was not so greatly missed as it otherwise might have been, as the city was generally engaged in digging itself out, and had little time to worry about flowers. The tube, the subways and the elevated lines gave fair serv- ice, but surface lines and all street traSic was badly impeded. To add to the misery, an unusually high tide flooded some of the ferry houses and stopped the boats from running; also, causing washouts on the shore line rail- roads running south. On February 2, from the viewpoint of all branches of the trade, the situation seemed to have improved. More stock was 'arriving, and prices were easier, bvit the storm created another condition of uncertain- ty. After two days of storm, and prac- tically a paralysis of business, "jthe weather cleared on the mornjng' of February 7, with a moderate tempera- SWEET PEAS, ROSES, Carnations, Violets. In&f^nh ^. Ftf^nrir-h 5 1 West 28th street, new york «fW9Cpil ^« ■ dirit>ll9 Telephones: 420-421 -422 Watkins. FUTTERMAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102 West 28th St., New York. Telephones: Watkins 159 and 9761. The Right People to Deal With. Consignments Solicited ture. The wholesale stores were well supplied with stock as they found the accumulations of two days delayed ship- ments on their hands. The retailers had little or no business during the storm, but as a matter of necessity, had to do some buying to help over Sunday. The worst problem that the city faces is in its transportation. The main thoroughfares, such as Fifth ave- nue and Broadway, while in bad con- dition, with snow piled up between traf- fic and the sidewalks, are passable. The cross streets and others less frequented are a wallow of snow. Disabled auto- mobiles are seen at many points. Mayor Hylan has issued a proclamation, ask- ing the owners of pleasure cars to keep them off the street until the. blockade can in a measure be raised. He has also called on commercial concerns to loan their trucks to the city, and all able bodied men to assist as shovelers. February 9. — Under normal conditions there would be a fair amount of busi- ness today, but things are far from normal. The street-s are in a bad con- dition and for the day an embargo has been declared on all trucking excent that necessary in the interest of public health. Thus it is with the greatest difficulty that stock can be removed from any of the railroad stations. NOTES. President Miller, of the Society of American Florists, was found in the seed trade district, February 4, busily siocking lip for spring planting and soT,-ing. Although he spends much time attending conventions, exhibitions and various meetings, being a man of great energy, he always finds time to attend to his own business. Speaking of his recent enjoyable visit to the carnation convention and exhibition at Chicago, he mentioned a "mysterious disappear- ance" that occurred. A prominent :^Fi no Ophelia 12.00® 36.00 sunbur.st irt.nii'.r ss (in .T. U Mock 12.00® 36.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell. . 15.00 ® 40.00 Premier 20.00® 60.00 Caille.va orchids, special...'!' (.Hinnnn Carnations 10.00® 16.00 Adiantuiii Croweanum and Hybridum 1.00® 1.60 Asp. Plun.osus, doz. bchs. . 3.00® 4.00 Smilax. doz. strings 1.50® 2.50 Bouvarrtia. per doz 1.60® 2 00 Lilies, white 40.00 Gardenias, per doz 4.00@ 6.00 Callas. per dnz 4.00ra) 7.00 Paper White Narcissus, doz 1.00® 1.26 Lilies, Rubrums 15.00 Sw.-el Peas 2.60® 6.00 Lilv of the Valley 8.00® 10.00 Violets 75® 1.00 CalPnduIis. iipv doz l.nniiT) l.6n Yellow Narcissus, per doz.. .75® 1.26 Snapdragons, per doz 1.00® 2.60 Cyprlpediums 25.00® 60.00 >i'"«;n(inptte. per doz 1.60@ 2.60 Iris, per doz 9.00 Wallflowers 75® 1.25 Lilac, per bunch 2.50 Freesia 6.00® 10.00 Primulas, cut. per doz .60 Tulips, per doz.. 1.00® 1.60 Frank B. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists nnd Cot Flower Exchange 136 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 798 and 799 Watklns Orchids. Roses, CaroattoDs, and all the other best products of the leading growers. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Telephones: 3310-11-12 Watklns Henshaw Floral Co. (Incorporated) Wholesale Commission Florists 127 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 5413 & S891 Watldns 115 West 28th Street, New York Telephones I JJg{ Watklns''- •'■ P«pp»». Pre*. United Gut Flower Co., >" WHOLESALERS 1 11 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing PHONE! I I^^^JWATKIN'S WM. KESSLER WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when wiiting Telephone: Watkina 02S4 EDWARD BRENNER Wholesale Florist 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Everything in Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited. N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg,, 6th At. and W. 26th. New York. Desirable wall space to rent for adTertlaing. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. V, S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest Standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illas- trated catalog of Grctu ai Fkridi' Sapptn. 119 West 28th St,, NEW YORK GEO. B. HART U'HOLESALE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Telephones: .SS70-3S71 Watklns THE LARGEST RECEIVER OF CUT FIOWERS IN THE OTl. A complete assortment of the best In the market can always be relied apon. Mention the American Florist when writing 224 The American Florist. Feb. 14, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Iieading Retailers In the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. BINYARD, NEW YORK, 413 Madison Ave. Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. I. Summer Season. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ais'd i Mention the American Florist token writing DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. HARTFORD, CONN. George G.McCIunie 163 MAIN STKEET Rl^t in the Hospital District— Hartford . charter Oak, Williams, InsMue.St. Fraucis and Memo rial Hospitals within trt-o blocks of Flower Shop. Member of Florists' Telegraph Deliverr. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. J. G. Papadem Co. (FORMERLY DRAKOS CO.) 2953 Broadway. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York. A. B. CAZAN FLOWERS OF QUAMTY 2751 Broadway Uember of Florists' Tele^aph Delivery, New York. The Aphrodite Co. THE ARTISTIC FLORISTS Floral Decoratlona for All Occaslona. 2703 Broadway, Phone Academy 2479 "Wbere Roses and Lilies and Violets Meet." GU/DO, Inc. FLORIST 595 Lexington Ave., cor 52nd St., Pbones: Plaza 7570 WFIAT VrkRIT Night Call, South 1 1 25 niiW I \/ivn. Hembers sf Florists' Ibleerapb SeliverT. tSTABLISHED 1847 F. T. D. X^ 1/ rf M/g THE NAME ^^ / ^ tr/k%4Jwt,^^ PROTECTS YOU ^#^ ^ ,^SJ>^QSTON (^W'l /* ^^^^^ 1 PARK STREET ^^^^ 799 BOYLSTON STKEET ()V^ Again Sailing on Schedule .N Xlj W Y OlVli. Deliveries made on board j^j p,pj,„ AVENUE Mention the American Florist ivhen writinp BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTIMILUR 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK Mention the A)nerican Florist when writina ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. ^rent^on the Amei-ican Florist when tvritiiia Seattle-Rosala Bros. Finest floral studio In Northwest. Member F.T. D. Mention the American Florist ichen icritinp NEWARK, E J. Philips Bros. 038 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Deliverv. Mention the American Florist when xcritinp Wholesale and Retail Florist c.n.rREY 1133 St., LINCOLN, NEB. Will flu orders (or the West on short notice. Trade discounts. First-class stock. Mention the American Florist when xoriting Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNA ft SONS will (111 yoar •r- ders for Deslj^ns and Cat Flowers Id Mlcblgan. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when uritinp 3343 W. MA.OISON ST. •iBAB OAaFiai.1* r*B« CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writina For St. Louis. wniB Grimm & Goriy Mention the American Florist when writing 1920. The American Florist. 225 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cltlea by the tlrms below, the Lieadlng Retailers in the cities Indicated, on Wire, I'hone or Mall Orders. A. LANGE 77-79 3 E. Madison St., CHICAGO Member of F. T. D. ilJeii*io»! the American Florist when writing jnuuiuiiiiiiiNiiiiiMiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiMiiiiiMtiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiniiiiiiuiiniiiMiMiiiuMiiiiiiniiiiiriiiiiriiniiiuMiiiiinHiiiiuiiiinluiiiuMiiuijiuiuillitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiMiiiihiMiiiiuiiM Leading Florist | 341 Madison Ave. | Guaranteed Satisfaction 1 Nearly 50 Years. | Let Us Fill Your Steamer Orders. Regular European Sailings Now Established. | iiMiiiii.MiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiuiUiiiiininiiiiNiinriiMiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiMiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiMiiiutiiMiiniininuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiinMiiiiMniiiliiiiiiiiin iiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiZ Mention the American Florist when writing New York Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. DARDS Chicago. E^tablUhed 1857 745 Buckingham Place L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send OS your retaU orders We have the Best Facilities In the City llembtra of Florists' Telegraph DellTery, Mention the American Florist when loriting LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORK. Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. Gudes' CUDE BROS Ca FLORIST* 1214 r STMW wAaMiNOToHAa Uembera of Florists' TeleKrapb Celiveiy, Mention the American Florist when writing SHERIDAN, WYO. SHERIDAN GREENHOUSE CO. Plants and Flowers FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTEB February 13. FROM PHir.ADEI.PHrA. Regina. I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). February 14, FROM SAVANNAH. GA.. Theinisto. Holland- America (Rotterdam). Rochanibeau. French Lines (Havrel. New York. I. M. M. Lines (Southampton). Adriatic, I. M. M. Lines (Soutliampton). West Grove, I. M. M. Lines (Manchester). West Pool. T. M. M. Lines (Antwerp). Saxonia, Cunard -Anchor Line (London). FROM PORTLAND. ME., Inkula, Cunard- Anchor Line (London). Golden Gate, Norwegian-America Line (Norway). February 15. Ghicago. French Line (Bordeaux). Jacques Cartier. French Line (Havre), February 17. FROM PORTLAND, ME., Dominion. I. M. FROM BAIjTIMORE, Mi-ssissippi. I. M. M. Lines (I^ondon). M. Lines (Liverpool). FROM PHILADELPHIA, Mackinaw, I. M, M. Lines (London.) Aledo. I. M. M. Line (Ant'verp). FROM PHILADELPHIA, West GImbo, I. M. M. Line (Antwerp). Ardgowan, Cunard-Anchor (London). February 18. Eclipse, L M. M. Lines (Liverpool). FROM PORTLAND. ORE.. Cabatia. nard -Anchor (Glasgow). Cu- Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, O. The Smith & Fetters Co., UEADING FIiORIST8 ^^''I^^^l^Zi:''^' CLEVELAND Mention the American Florist when writing New York. Established 18« David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders B; Telegraph Prompily Filled Phones 1662-1563 Colninbns. Mention the American Florist when writing New Orleans, La. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Member of Florists' TeleBrraoh Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing 226 The American Florist. Feb. 14, I St. Paul, Minn. Holm & OlsoD 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We fill orders for any place In the Twin Citiei •nd forall points in the Northwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the largest stock; tho greatest variety. Write, wire ot phone. W» Are alive night and day. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 S£COND AVE. Members of Floriata Telegraph Welivery Newark, N. J. ^iSs^ Begerow's ^^^ 946 BROAD STREET . rresh Flowers and Best Service. DeUverlea thronKbont the state and to all steamshin docks Is Hoboken, N. J., and New York. Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W.SmltliCo. REENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1S09. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY LEYELANID EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Send Telegraph. Telephone or Hall Orderi for florist service in this vicinity to The Dominion Floral Go. 484 St. Catherines St., West Montreal, Que., Canada ■very order receives prompt and careful attention. Telephone Lenox 3822 New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /venue In the Heart of most exclusive residential section. Telephones, LOUIS MICHBl.. 6582-6583 Main The Long Island Floral Co. Wholesale Oonunlsslon Florists Correspondence Solicited. 48 WUIboughby St., Brooklyn, N. T. WilkeS-Barre Penn"ywLn^a Towm mTm.,: St. A. W.B.EVANS Astoria Horist NEW YORK CITY 21 Aft RfnnHwrAir ..^ • o..... « ^ . We are in center of residential aec- lOO OrUaUWay, Xel. 9414 Schnyler. on. between 77th and 78th atreeU. Members of Florists* Telegraph Deltverr. City Index to Betail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres. 106 State St. Albany. N. Y. — Danker's. Boston, Mass. — Thos. P. GaMn, Inc. Boston, Mass. — Penn, The Florist. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Hugo H. Jahn. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel. Brooklyn, N. Y. — James Weir. Inc. Brooklyn, N. Y.— The Long Island Floral Co. Buffalo. N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Chicago— Alpha Floral Co.. 146 S. Wabash. Chicago— Central Floral Co.. 132 N. State St. Chicago — Friedman, 622 S. Michigan Blvd. Chicago — C. Fiauentelder, 3343 W. Madison St. Chicago — I-^eischman. Railway Exchange Bldff. Chicago — A. Lange, 77-79 E. Madison St. Chicago — Mangel. 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago— G. Wittbold Co.. 745 Bncklngham Pi. Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati. O. — Hardesty & Co. Cincinnati, C— H. W, Sheppard. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland. O.— Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland, O.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs. Colo. — Pikes Peak Floral Co. Dallas. Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton. O.^Matthews. The Florist. Dayton, O. — J. W. Rodgers. Denver. Colo. — ^The Park Floral Co. Detroit. Mich. — Central Floral Co.. 35 Broadway Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn.- Duluth Floral Co. El Paso. Tei. — Potter Floral Co. Grand Itapids. Sllch. — Grand Rapids CToral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich.— Henry Smith. Harrlsburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt. Hartford. Conn.— Geo. G. McClunle. Kansas City. Mo. — W, J. Barnes. Kansas City. Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City. Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Kock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — John A Salzer Seed Co. Lincoln. Neb.— C. H. Frey. Lincoln. Neb. — Frey & Frey. Los Angeles. Calif.— O. C. Saake. Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky.— The F. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewild Greenhouses. Milwaukee. Wis.— J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. Montreal, Que.. Can. — The Dominion Floral Co. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Bergerow's. Newark. N. J.— The Kosery Floral Co. Newark. N. J.— Philips Bros. Newburyport. Mass. — E. W. Pearson. New Orleans. La. — Metalrle Ridge Nursery Co. New Orleans. La. — Chas. Eble. New Orleans. La. — ^The Avenue Floral Co. New York— The Aphrodite Co. New York — Astoria Florist, 2188 Broadway. New York — A. T. Bunyard, 413 Madison Ave. New Y^ork — H. H. Burns, 509 Madison Ave. New York- N. Chrlstatos, 1028 Sixth Ave. New York — Dard's. 44th and Madison Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — John D. Flessas, 665 ColnmbUB Av». New York — Henry Hart. Inc. New York — Guldo, Inc., 595 Lexington Ave. New York — Hesslon. New York— Kottmlller. New York — Malandre Bros. New York — J. G. Papadem Co. New York — A. B. Cazan. New York — Max Schllng. New York — ^Thos. F. Galvln, Inc. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. Omaha. Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. Famum St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Paterson, N, J. — Edward Sceery. Philadelphia. Pa. — Charles H. Grakelow. Phlladelphal. Pa. — J. J. Harhermebl's Sons. Pittsburgh. Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh. Pa.— A. W. Smith Co. Pittsburgh, Pa.— Mrs. B. A. Williams. Rockford, 111.— H. W. Buckbee. Roanoke. Va. — Fallon, Florist. Rochester. N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons. Salt IJike City. Utah- Miller Floral Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Seattle. Wash. — Rosala Bros. Shehovean. Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. Shorid.in, Wyo. — Sheridan Greenhouse Co. St. Louis. Mo.— F. H. Weber. St. Ixiuls. Mo. — Grimm & Gorly. St. Paul. Minn.— Holm & Olson. Tncoma. Wash. — California Florists. Terre Haute. Ind. — J. G. Helnl & Sons. Toledo. O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Washington, D. C. — Blacklstone. Inc. Washington, D. C. — Geo. H. Cooke. Washington. D. C. — Louise Flower Shop. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot AveiNis. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada Kembers of Florists* Tielegraph SellTary. Mention the American Florist tchen writino Omaha, Neb. Bess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Farnum SI. PHONKS: ISOl andL1582 Member of Floriatt' lelegraph Dallnrr. Dunlop's Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable Borlft. Only the Best 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere la Canada and ffuarmote* safe arrival. Flowers Delivered Anywlieri. FHom, 1952 Bedlori HUGO H. JAHN FIX)RIST 710 NoBtrand Arenne Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. 1. Brooklyn Representative of National Florml Corporation. Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Camberland Member of Florists' Telegranh Dallverr, New Yorlc (I. E.M. STUMPP 761 riFTH AVENUE Member of Florists' Tlelegraph Delivery. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1619 Fanuim St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists* Telegranh DellTaiT. Washington. D. C— Gude Bros. Washington. D. C— Geo. C. Shaffer. WUkes-Barre. Pa.— A. W. B. Bvana. Worcester. Mass.— LIttlefleld, Florist. Worcester. Mass. — Randall's Flower Show. Yonkera N. T.— New York Floral Co. 1920. The American Florist. 227 Best Flowers Best Service Chicago's Leading Florist Railway Exchange Bldg. Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BHOOKLTJTS LARGEST TLOHIST NINE STORES. "•'store- 334 Lewis Ave. T«leirraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City. Brooklyn and Look Island. Member of Florists' TeleRraoh Deliverr. ^BonniininininnnnnniiiiiuiiiiniiiiDinininnirnuDnnininiiiii - Cmcinnati^ O. HARDESTY & CO. 150 East Fourth Street THE BEST THAT GROWS. EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. = niiignuuiiniiiiiiuiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiRv^ \ Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLOniSTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester Phone B08. Lode Dlst. Bell Dh. 2188 Members of Florists' Telefrraph Delivery. Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Ceo. A. Helnl.) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phone*. 687. Special atteotloD to mall and tele^aph orders. Member of Florists' TeloErach Sellverr. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants ti1cran Orders will be care- lUlClllgdll. fully cared tot by HENRY SMITH Wboleaale and Retail Florlsta of Grand Rapids. Member of Floriata' Telerranb Dellvarr. DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in an; direction, nill IITU UIUII WeareihecenteroltheKreat UUt-UI", milini Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior Wis. ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS ARDIINn Flowers and Service ISo'A'KSreiSSJSS *»**V/ Wlll^ Conservatories. Diamond St. at 22nd. Mention the American Florist when writing TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., 146 S. Wabash Ave.. Chlcico. Anderson, S, A., 4-10 Main, Buffalo, N, Y. .\phrodlte Co., The. New York. Astoria Florist, 2188 Broadway, New York, Avenue Floral Co,, The, New Orleans. La. Baer. Julius, Cincinnati. O, Barnes, W, J,, Kansas City, Mo. Baunier, August R., Louisville, Ey. Bergerow'a, 746 Broad St., Newark, N, J. Bramley & Sons. Cleveland. O. Breitmeyer's Sens, John, Detroit, Mich. Buckbee, H, W., Rockford, 111. Bunyard, A, T,, 413 Madison Ave., New York. Bums, H, H.. 509 Madison Ave., New York. CiiUfornla Florist. Tacoma. Wash. Central Floral Co., 132 N, State St,, Chicago, Central Floral Co,. 35 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Clarke's Sons, David. New York. Cooke, Geo. H,. Conn. Ave, and L.. Washington. Danker's. Albany, N. Y. Dard's. 44th and Madison Ave., New York, Dominion Floral Co., The, Montreal, Que.. Can. Duluth Floral Co., Duluth, Minn, Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St„ Toronto. Eble, Chas., New Orleans. La. Evans. A. W. B., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Eyres. 106 State St.. Albany. N. Y. Fallon, Florist. Roanoke. Va. Flelschman, Chicago. Foi, J, M. & Son, Inc., Milwaukee, Wis, Frauenfelder. C, Chicago. Freeman, Mrs. J. B., Toledo. O. Frey, C. H., U33 O St„ Lincoln, Neb. Frey & Frey, 1338 St., Lincoln, Neb, Friedman. 622 S. Michigan Blvd., Chicago. Galvln, Thos, F., Inc., New York and Boston, Gasser Co,, J. M., Cleveland, 0. Grakclow, Charles n,, Philadelphia, Pa, Grand Kapkis Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich, Grimm & Gorly, St, Louis, Mo. Gude Bros., Washington, D. C. Guido. Inc., 595 Lexington Ave,. New York, Habermehl's Sons. J, J., Philadelphia. Pa. Hardesty & Co.. Cincinnati. O. Hart, Henry, Inc., 1000 Madison Ave,, N, Y. Ilclnl & Sons, J, G., Terre Haute, Ind. Henderson, Lewis, Omaha. Neb. Hess & Swoboda. Omaha. Neb. Hession. Madison Ave. and 76th St., New York, Hollywood Gardens. Seattle, Wash, Holm & Olson, St. Paul, .Minn, IdlewiUl Greenhouses. Memphis. Tenn. Jahn. Hugo H., Brooklyn, N. Y. Joy Floral Co., Nashville, Tenn. Keller Sons, J. R.. Rochester, N. Y. - Kottmiller, 426 Madison Ave,, New York, Lang Floral & Nursery Co., Dallas, Tex. I.ange, A., 77-79 B. Madison St., Chicago, r.lttleflcld Florist, Worcester, Mass. Long Island Floral Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. I>onise Flower Shop, Washington, D, C. McClunie, Geo. G.. Hartford, Conn. Mnlandre Bros., New York. Mangel. 17 E. Monroe St., Chicago. Matthews. The Florist, Dayton, 0. Matthewson. J. E.. Sheboygan, Wis. Metairle Ridge Nursery Co.. New Orleans. La, Miller Floral Co.. Salt Lake City, Utah. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo, Newell. A., Kansas City, Mo. New York Floral Co., Yonkers, N, Y. Papadem, J. G, Co.. 2953 Broadway. New York. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo, Pearson. E. W.. Newburyport, Mass. Penn. The Florist. Boston, Mass. Philips Bros.. 938 Broad St., Newark. N. J. Pikes Peak Flo. Co., Colorado Springs, Colo, rorlosta & Baldocchl. San Francisco. Potter Floral Co.. El Pasoi Tex. Randall's Flower Shop. Worcester, Mass. Randolph & McClements, Pittsburgh. Pa, Rock, Wm. L., Flower Co.. Kansas City. Rodgers, J. W.. Dayton, O. Rosery Floral Co,, The, Newark, N, J. Rosala Bros., Seattle, Wash. Saake, O. C, Los Angeles. Cal. Salzer Seed Co., John A.. La Crosse, Wl». Schiller, The Florist. 2221 W. Madison, Chicago, Schling, Max, 785 Fifth Ave,, New York, Sceery. Edward. Passaic. N. Y. Sceery, Edward, Paterson. N. J. Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. FLORIST Established over 80 ytan. 1122 Grand Avenae. Mention the American Florist when writing Lang Floral & Nursery Co. 1214 Main Street, Dallas, Texa*. Write or wire beadiiuarters for flowers for Texas. Oklahoma. Ixmlsiana, New Mexico. No orders too large, none too small. Member of Florists* Tele^aph Dellverr. Mention the American Florist when wHting FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Rockford, lU. H. W. BUCKBEE. Mention the American Florist when writing LITTLtFlELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Mention the American Florist when loritinff El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Ifembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist lohen writing Schlatter. Wm. & Son. Springfield. Mass. Schmidt, Chas. L.. Harrlsburg. Pa. Shaffer. Geo. C Washington, D, C, Sheppard. Henry W.. Cincinnati. O. Sheridan Greenhouse Co., Sheridan, Wyo. Smith & Fetters Co.. Cleveland, O. Smith Co., A. W., Pittsburgh. Pa. Smith, Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich. Stumpp. G. E. M.. New York. Trepel. Joseph, Brooklyn, N, Y. Walker Co., The P., Louisville, Ky. Weber, F. H.. St, Louis. Mo. Weir. James, Inc., Brooklyn, N. Y. Williams, Mrs. B. A.. Pittsburgh. Pa. Wlttbold Co.. G.. 745 Buckingham PI.. Obco. Wolfskin Bros. & M, Goldenson, Los Angelaa. 1929. The American Florist. 229 tlention the American Florist tohen toriting Yonkers, N. Y. New York Floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway Mention the Avierican Florist vrhen writing .•.V.FLOWERS.V/. 522 SO. nCHICAN BLVD.. Aaiiloriiia Amci. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist tchen writing CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 538-634 RACE STREET Suocetior to the H I L L FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Qood Service. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity, BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers la the City. Mention the .American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Member of Florists' TeleKrasb Deliverr. Vention the American Florist when writing CHARLES L SCHMIDT 313 Market St., Harrisbnrg, Pa. Night and dar service io all Central PennaylTanla. Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO DETROIT Central Floral Co. llM!^Z%Sr'^S^'''' l!.-»t srrrire In both clilM .nd .dlolnlng wirltorr. Slember of FlorUtt- Telegraph DeUnrr. .\fenlion the American Florist when'u-riting "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ast'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Mention the Atnerican Florist when writing Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Uemtier of Florists' Telecraph SallTarT, Mention the American Florist when writing Orders In or around WASHINGTON, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 2^-226 Grand Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Mention the American Florist when writing ■iiiwmiB iiaaiaiiHUBiiiauai iinnitiujamaaii miatiang I WASHINGTON, D. C. f ! GEO. H. COOKE I I IMoirls't i I Connecticut Avenue and L Street | DiaiimamiuaimiiBinia Washington, D. C. BLACKlSTONE,ioc. 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service Los Angeles, Calif. ««««««{ i O.CSAAKE FLORIST We Solicit Telegraph Orders. Regular Trade Discount. 2 15 W. FOURTH STREET New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, mar 72nd It. 'Pbone, Columbus 6883 The name "Malandre lirolhers" on a box of flowers Is a Guarantee of tjuallty. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. Send your orders for flowers for de- livery in this city and vicinity to John A. Salzer Seed Co. Quality and Service Assured. Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Xeinber of Florists' Telegraph J>eiinrf, Mention the American Florist ichen writing hLart OF Newark, N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St Everything in Flov«rers Pronpt DeiiTerie.t«u, l.wn oral, Telephone witkia 150 mile, .f Newirk. Market 494 Mention the American Florist when writing "VVE NEVER SLEEP" 6REENH0USES MBIDPlllSf iBIHIi 89 South Main St. "Upto-the-Mlnnte" Service and Biecatlon. Everjr Flower in Season Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas Citj, Mo. Samvel Murray, 1017 Grand Avemie fifember of Tlorists' Tele^aph Delivery, CHI TJie '/^imerjifoase Florist n C. MONROE ST. Xambtr of Floriiti* Telarrapk SatlTWr. 230 The American Florist. Feb. 14, ff= The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. E. C. Dungan, Philadelphia, Pa., Presi- dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleve- land, O., Secretary-Treasurer. The thirty-eighth annual meeting will be held at Milwaukee, Wis., June 22-24, 1920. In Poland, potatoes are used instead of paper money. The price of bags at Chicag-o, Febru- ary 11, was $60. Imports of red clover during- January were unusually large. California rains liave been far too light to date to suit the seed growers. J. C. Vaugiian, Chicago, left Febru- ary 7, for Miami, Fla., to join Mrs. Vaughan there. Miami, Fla. — Lem W. Bowen, of D. M. Ferry & Co.. Detroit. Mich., and wife, are at the Royal Palm hotel. Onion Sets. — Onion sets in the Chi- cago district are in good demand at $3.50 for colors and $4.00 for whites, carlots. TUK death of Mrs. Walter P. Stokes, widow of tlie late Walter P. Stokes, of Philadelphia, Pa., is announced in our obituary column this week. Milwaukee, Wis. — William Currie has been on the sick list and Adam Currie has been in the hospital several weeks with a broken shoulder. HowAKD M. Earl, of the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. T., ac- cording to latest advices, expected to sail from France for liome, February 7. L,. W. WHEELER, oi; the Pieters- Wheeler Seed Co., Gilroy, Calif., who is now in the east with Mrs. Wheeler, has had another slight attack of influenza. Moke than half a dozen Memphis seedsmen run big advertisements in the Sunday papers, while the trade is not represented in the Jacksonville Sun- day papers. Visited Chicago : John C. Bodger, of John Bodger & Sons Co., Los An- geles. Calif., returning home to recu- perate after his recent attack of influ- enza in the east. New York.— S. D. Woodruff & Sons say the jobbing demand for seeds in January is less than that of 1910 by about 30 per cent. In view of weather and other conditions, they think this business will come later. Manager Harry Buckman. of Bur- pee's Floradale Seed Farms at liOmpoc, Calif., has the sympathy of the trade in the death of his wife. Mrs. Buck- man died at Doylestown, Pa., February 9, while visiting friends there. Board of Trade. — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade, February 11. were as follows : Timothy, $10.00 to $14,00 per 100 pounds; $14.50 bid for March and offered for $14.55; red clover, $45.00 to $50.00 per 100 pounds. Albert Koehler, of the American Bulb Co.. Chicago. A. G. Pruysser, Na- tional Bulb Co., Benton Harbor. Mich., and C. L. Frericks, Hillegom, Holland, have secured passage on the S. S. New Amsterdam, scheduled to sail from New York, February 21. TOLEDO. O. — Clover was weak Feb- ruary 9, opening 20 cents lower than the closing price the previous day, with cash offered at $35.50, a drop of 55 cents during the week. Timothy was also weaker with cash, 1919. at .$0.60, March $6.60, April $6.60. and May $6.50. Vice-President Goodwin, of the W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago, predicts a good spring business. He reports that Mr. Barnard, now in California, finds the weather conditions delightf^il, though good accommodations are. as scarce as along Broadway or Michigan avenue. Sioux City, Ia. — J. S. Michael, of the Sioux City Seed Co., has returned from a successful contracting trip. Mr. Michael says that farm seeds are now in active demand, and is looking for- ward to a big run on home garden seeds, compelled by the high prices of vegetables, due in part to the labor difficulties of market gardeners. Free Seeds Ag^aln. The a I THE STORKS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio | Mention the American Florist token writtna Lily of the Valley Pips Finest Quality Ready for immediate delivery Van Meeuwen &Tegelaar, Mention the American Florist when writing For prices write 11 33 Broadway, NEW YORK (Corner 26th Street) 1920. The American Florist. 235 "Hamburg Late Pink" Ghrysanttiemum I'lituic was taJten Ucc 2S. 1319. and will give t BOOd lde» of ivhat "Hamburj Late Pink" looks llkt irtun grown to ilnsle stems and lilantMl all Indies each way. .. ,, j "Hamburn Late Pink" is an Irar.rored lat« pink Maud Dean. Iiavliiit more ptule, and If grown for late will baidly ever sliow an open ppnter. , The avcraKo urower of chrysanthemums must nave varv etii's which are ea.sy to Innrlle. and from which he can cut as near 100% of perfect blooms as possible. "Hambuni Lat« Pink" has been grown for llie last tour years, and produces a ■.erv lilBh proportion of Booil flowers. It Is not an eihlbiuon validly, hut. for late pink, nno of the beat for commercial pur- poses. It can be had In bloom the latter part of November bs taking an early bud. but jon.c of the flcwcrs will show open cMilerS: but by selecting latr huds. after October Ist. most M iho flowers arc cut during December, and would advise to se- lect late buds, as the later bud« will hanllv ei-er show an open center, and some flowers can be had even In .Tanuary. KeeplPK qualities are excellent, and where a graceful PlnK flower is Wanted. "Hamburg Late Pink" caiinot be »un)a's«l "Hamburo Late Pink" will be rils»emlnai»d In the soring of 1950 Plnnts will he road*- March 1st. 1920. and all orders will be filled In rotation. Per 100 Per 1000 Rooted Cuttings (b.v pareel poat) ....$1«.00 *J5000 2-inch pots (l>.v cNprflSs) 18.00 leo.oo WILLIAM F. KASTING COMPANY 568-570 Washington St., BUFFALO. N. Y. Primula Oiiconica Gigantea Rosea Dwarf babit, light and dark shades of pink Select strain. All fresh seed. Sample of flower pro- duced, sent on request. Packet of 1600 seeds for $1.50. Cash. Ernest Oechslin Mailison anil Gale Sis., River Forest, 111. Mention the American Florist when writi HUM FORMOSUM 7 to 9 and 9 to 10 in. Lilium Multiflorum, " to 9 and 9 to in In. Lilium Multiflorum Gi^anteum, 7 to 9 in. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS Begonia Gracilis Luminosa. Dracaena Indivisa. Salvia Zurich. Smilax Seed. Prices OH application. J.M.THORBURN&CO. 53 Barclay Street, thru to 54 Parl( Place NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist ivhen writing Seed Packets FLOAVBR SEED SIZES TO CATALOG ENVELOPES — RETURN ENVELOPES Brown Bag Flllin g Machine Co. FITCHliUIlG. MASS., U. S. A. Mention the American Florist when writing EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High-Grade Seed. TOMATO, Pepper. Egeplant, Squash, Pumpkin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Com on contract. correspondence: solicited Mention the American Florist when writing Lily of the Valley Best Holland Pips per 1000, $25.00 Bruns' Special Early Forcing per 1000, 35.00 Bruns' Celebrated Ciiicago Market Brand, per 1000, 45,00 H. N. BRUNS, 3040 W. Madison St., Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing Rooted Cuttings AI.TERXANTHEKA, red and yellow. per 1.000 $ 8.00 BEGONIA, Chatelaine. 2% -in., per 100 5.00 Gladiolus for Forcing Strictly first size bulbs. 114 inch ancJ np. Per 100 1000 America, pink $3.50 $30.00 Autumn Queen, light yellow, red throat 4.00 35.00 Brenchleyensls, scarlet. 2.75 26.00 Chicago White 3.76 36.00 Francis King, scarlet... 3.26 28.00 Hallev salmon 4 00 35.00 BRILLIANTISSIJIA, per 1.000 10.00 CUPHEA, Ageratum. Guernsey and FEVERFEW. Gem; GENIST.I, VIN- CA VAB 1.50 D.\ISIES. Mrs. Saunders, Single White. Boston Yellow, 3-in., per 100 3.00 AIA'SSCM, Giant Double. 2-in 2.00 SMILAX and PRIMULA, Malacoides, 2-in . . 3 OO GERMAN IVY, R. C, per 100 1.50 SALVI.i, R. C. Splendens and Bonfire. Cash. BYER BROS., chamb™sburg. Mention the American Florist when writing Mrs. Frank Pendleton.. 7.00 60.00 Myrtle 7.60 70.00 Niagara, yellow 5.00 45.00 Peace, white 5.C0 45.00 Schwaben, yellow 7.00 65.00 Prlnceps. red 6.50 60.00 A. Henderson & Co. 166 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO BOLVARDIA There is always a shor'atre in Bouvardias. Why not order now? Single white, single pint;, sintile red Per 100 Per 1000 2 inch pots S7.50 $65 00 April delivery. P f T T inC TT 325 Bulietin Building, ii/. U. ljl\7UlX, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing If you are interested in POINSETTIAS and four and five Inch BOSTON FeRNS for immediate delivery, write GEO. A. KUHL, "'•"rSar" Mention the American Florist when writing ROUTZABN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, CaUf. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of fnll list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS 236 The American I'lorist. Feb. 14, Vegetable Growers' Association of America. E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula. O., President; Louis F. Miller, Toledo, O, Vice-President; S. W. Severance, Loui ville, Ky., Secretary; H. J. Cheney, Grand Rapids Mich., Treas. Next annual convention September 1920. <&= The selection of Henry M. Duulap, of Champaign county, Illinois, as chairman of the state constitutional convention, is regarded as a distinct victory for the farmers, as he has a thorougrh underlstanding' of agricul- tural problems. Potato Spraying Profitable. Several potato-spraying demonstra- tions have been conducted by farm- bureau members in Carbon County. Pa. One demonstration, in which the cost of spraying was .$1.5.00 an acre, grave the following results : Sprayed, 252 bushels per acre; unsprayed, 1S2% bushels per acre, an increase per acre of 69U bushels. With potatoes worth $1.50 per bushel, the net profit was .fS&.2D per acre. Prices of Indoor Fruits aod Vegetables. Chicago, February la, — Cucumbers, 2-dozen box, $4.00 to $G.OO; celery, Michigan, square bo.\-, .$2.50 to $8.00; leaf lettuce, per tomato bo.x, 2Ti/o to 30 cents; radishes, per dozen bunches, 70 to 85 cents; tomatoes, per pound, 15 to 40 cents. New York, February 9.— Celery, per crate, $3.00 to $9.00; cucumbers, per dozen $2.00 to $2.olr4i> Mammoih bl.c* (vcrry »>ll tx ihi (.tcji Money Makfi ( ihr tuiurc li 19 Ihr Issi wnd m Hlach Mrrlci Vniurpaiitd In sixt. pridutttvvnrii guality — Almojl jredt^ji and coreleji- Su-etl and detUiotu— Hardy OJ On oa and smooth aj a grapf^ne Ddrrfrcd b^ uaJ pa«|4id 10 aD* Kldfrn. o«h mtv cUni. bi' cAii. : Iw »1 00 1^ 00 pB ci«R> Cju Icfur o' ai^o 4t*fbaf OD'vtDCf UKJ tfVOAkm frit fSAAC F TILLINGHAST Seasonable Stock REZIDY MOW Asparagus Pliimosus — 2%-in., $5.00 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2%-in., $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Fern Di.sh Ferns — 2>4-in. Pteris Magniflca, Wimsetti, Critica Alba, Lineata and Mayi-Adiatum Cuneatum, and Aspidium Tsussimense, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1,000. Achyranthus Herbsti, 2i/4-in., brightest red, $4.50 per 100. Alternanthera Brilliantissinia, 2i4-in. (bright red), $4.00 per 100. Fuchsia, Mrs. E. G. Hill, 2M,-in. (Best white). $5.00 per 100. Lantanas, Dwarf, 2 14 -in. Splendid stock, distinct sorts, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1,000. Palms — Clean young stock, Kentia Belmoreana, 2%-in., $15.00 per 100; heavy 3-in., $25.00 per 100; heavy 4-in., $50.00 per 100. Snapdragon (Keystone), 214-in., once pinched stock, in splendid shape, at $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co. Painesville, Ohio 1920. The American Florist. 237 ABUNDANCE OF STOCK Tor 100 Per 1000 2K-lnch Smilai plants t 2.T5 $2S.00 2^-lncb &DU|H]raKoni4. wblte. piDk and yellow S.OO 48.01) 4-lRch MarfCui-rlteB, wblte and yellow 15.00 ZS.OCi Vlncaa, Held grown S.tX) "5.00 10,000 nenrb Ferna. 6 varletlea, S25.00 and J30.0() per 100. ParklUK free of eharKe. Liberal «xtraa. Alonzo J.Bryan Wholesale Florist Washington, New Jersey A. F. LONGREN 4249 W. Monroe Street CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Geraniums standard Sorts, la- belf d.from 2 in. pots. $35.00 per 1000. Cmilnv ^'f tr,i btronp: will make quick strin»:s. ^iiiiiaA Krc.m 2-in. pots. $2.S0 per 100. GREVILIEA KOBUSTA. From 2 in. pots. $3.00 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Wholesale Grower, ALLEGANY, N. Y. CHAS. H. TOHY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Cbrysanthemnm Novelties My Specialty Geraniums Sk Everything soM until !;itter part of March. S. A. Nuttand Buchner....»20.00per 1000 Ricard a nd Poitevlne 25.00 per lOOO Orders for Ricard alone, at 30.C0 per 1000 ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, pa. giiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiioiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiuiuiiiiiiiiiuiiiniiiiiiiiiiiuiii^ Robert Craig Co... 1 ^\^ PALMS I and Novelties in decorative Plants, g g Market and 49th Sis., Philadelphia, Pa. | aiiiniuiiiuiiiiuiiiii]iiijii]uiiuiiiii""'i>iiiiiuiiuiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiininiiiiiiii^ WM. K. HARRIS 55th St. and Springfield Ave. W. PHILADELPHIA, PA. SCOTTII and TEDDY, Jr. FERNS, 4 in., 35,-; 6 in.. $1.10; !< in.. $2,00; 10 in.. S3 00 each. HOLLY FERNS, 4 in., 30c each. Packing charged at cost. All goods travel at purchasers' risk and e.\pense. CARNATIONS F. Dorner & Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. HOLLAND BULBS When Buying for next season BUY THE BEST. Order from Segers Brothers, ud., biTiSSrs Lisse, Holland WRITE OUR Mr. A. Schravendeel, 116 Broad St., New York, for prices. Mention the American Florist when ivriting CHRYSANTHEMUM NOVELTIES Distinct and Meritorious THE BEST OF STANDARD KINDS Either Large-Flowering or Pompons OUR TRADE LISTS have been mailed. Those falling to receive a copy will be supplied upon request. ELMER D. SiWITH & CO., Adrian, Mich. Mention the American Florist when writing Van Mleeuwen & Tegelaar Wholesale Dutch Bulb Growers =— LISSE, HOLLAND Write us for Prices on Finest Quality DUTCH BULBS. New York Office: 1133 Broadway (cor. 26th St.) Mention the American Florist rrhemoritina Hogewoning & Sons, Inc. Wholesale Bulb Growers and Importers 32 Broadway, New York 238 The American Florist. Feb. 14, American Association of Nurserymen. J. Edward Moon. Morrisville, Ta , Presi- dent: Lloytl C. Stark, Louisiana. Mo.. Vice- President; John Watson 400 Nassfl ii Street. Princeton. N. J., Secretary; J. W. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. Forty-Sfth annual convention will be held at the'Congress Hotel. Chicago. June 23-25. 1920. Rochester, N. Y. — Glen Bros. Co. ad- vertise 8-year-old apple trees at $7 each. Geneva, N. Y. — Meadow mice are re- ported to have done much damage to nursery stock in this vicinity. York, Neb. — E. H. Smith, secretary of the Harrison Nursery Co., has been elected president of the Nebraska Hor- ticultural Society. Makitowoc, Wis. — The Co-operative Orchard Co. has filed an amendment to its incorporation, increasing the capi- tal stock from .$100,000 to .$700,000. FiTCHBURG, Mass. — Thirty thousand young pines will be planted in Coggs- hall Park as a reforestation measure by the park commission this spring. EuzABETH, N. J. — E. p. Beebe, intro- ducer of the Niagara grape, and one of the founders of the New Jersey Horti- cultural Society, died at his home in this city, January 15. TllE New England Nurserymen's As- sociation will appoint a committee to co-operate with the American Associa- tion of Nurserymen in working out a suitable emblem and slogan. At the recent convention of the New England Nurserymen's Association at Boston, President C. R. Burr cautioned against overproduction, and urged that in these times of high costs, great care should be taken to secure prices that were remunerative. The quarantine upon the shipment in- to Minnesota of all five leaf pine, cur- rent and gooseberry bushes on account of white pine blister rust has been amended to permit entry into the state of all currant and gooseberry bushes stripped of leaves, except the cultivated black currant, Ribes nigrum. "Shipping Days" are illegal and any shipper can insist upon railroads ac- cepting shipments on any date, for- warding to be made as soon thereafter as possible. Admission of this fact by railroads was reported by Charles Adams, Springfteld, Mass.. chairman of the transportation committee of the New England Nurserymen's Associa- tion at its recent annual meeting at Boston, Mass. Refrigerator Cars. BAILKOADS NEED NOT FURNISH THEM. The United States supreme court has decided that when shippers of perish- able stocks, ordinarily requiring refrig- erator cars, and usually shipped under Option 2 by which the railroad assumes the risk of los.s, do, because of said shortage of refrigerators, accept and use ordinary box cars under Option 1, they cannot recover from the railroad company loss or damage, and that rail- roads cannot be compelled to furnish shippers such refrigerator cars for use under Option 2 if said cars are not available. Claims amounting to $,500,- 000 were brought by Yakima, Wash., shippers in the case on trial against the Northern Pacific Railway Co, Iboliara Privet, Natural Habit Ibolinm J"4r Bardy Privet (L. Ibota X OvaliXoUum) Now sent out for the lirst time lu(iuire for further information. One-year fleld-erown plants. J5.U0 each. Summer rooteil. frame-grown. $3.00 each. Plants in storage for immediate shipment. Introducers of Box-Barberry, well rooted summer frame cuttings, SBS 00 jier lOUO. The Elm City Nursery Co., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc. NEW HAVEN, CONN. Ibolinm Pri?et. When Trimmed Ampelopsis Veitchii From 2>4' inch pots, $8.00 per 100; $76.00 per 1000. JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, Newark, New York Orchids If you want Orchids for any purpose what- ever, we solicit your inquiries and orders for same. We do not grow or handle anything else but oichids. Special lists on application. LAGER & HIIRRELLi. Samniit. N. J VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Berberrls Ttiunber^u. Hydrangea raniculata, Weigclia, Spireas, Etc. Ask for eoiuiilete list of Oak Brand Shrubs. EST GROVE PENN'A. ,nt.Wint2ei,Vice-Pics. "^^^ "JONES CO Robert Pyle. Pres. HI! Brunswick. Ga. Cloudy weather the first week of February retarded the planting of bxtlbs and potatoes. Paper Whites, only grown outdoors here, are about over. Trumpet Majors commence blooming about February 15. The Tait Brothers Co. is planting gladiolus bulbs at the rate of two acres per week and expect to have about 25 acres planted before April 1. R. V. Crine, formerly with the Mon- mouth Seed Co., lias bought 30 acres of land near here and will grow let- tuce on a very extensive scale. The Brun.swick Floral Co. has been cutting some fine roses and carnations recently, M. Baumgartner knowing all the tricks in the production of these in fine shape. Thermometers. The detonation was loud and sharp, like a tire blowing out, except that it sounded as though it was right in the door of the drug store. "What was that?" we exclaimed to the soda foun- tain boy. "Aw, just the inner tube of the thermometer blowed out. That's the tliird one this week. This is sure a hard winter on thermometers — so much friction, you know." — Kansas City Star. Removing- Care. Some genius has invented a gasoline plow that will move around in a circle an(i conlrcl itself, while the farmer naps in the shade. If some other genius will devi.se a government bond that will clip off its own coupons and cash them, the farmer's life will be relieved of another great hardship. — Wheeling Intelligencer. '■»V^».»^^/^^s^^.^^<^/V^.^V.rfs/V^.l^^^/s^^^»y»,#V■^' Miscellaneous Plants Boston Ivy Clematis Paniculata Shrubs Raspberries. Blackberries Evergreens Ornamental Trees Perennials California Privet Hedge Japan Barberry Prices on request. Peter Bohlender & Sons Tippecanoe City, Ohio Mention the American Florist when icj'iting' Plant Propagation, Greentiouso and Nursery Practice. By M. G. Kalns. 342 pages, Illustrated. Price S2.00. American Florist Co. 440 8. Dearborn St., CHICAGO H ARRISONS' NURSERIE " Fruit Trees Budded from Bearing Orchards. Peach, ap- ple, pear, plum, cherry, quince, grape-vines. strawberry plants, ' raspberries, blackberries, ever- ' greens and shade trees. Catelog free. Harrisons' Nurseries. Box 39. Berlin, Md. Mention the American Florist when toritini^ HiU's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and targe sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nurseiy Co. Enrfrta Swdibb lunt Gmm ■ Aaoie* Box 404. DCMSKE, OX. 1920. The American Florist. 239 Ready Reference Section 12 CENTS, NET, PER LINE. ALYSSUM. Alyssum. Double Giant, 2-lnch, 12.00 per 100. Elmer RawUnps. Allegany, N. Y. Alysnum, Double Giant. 2-ln., $2.00 per 100; $1S 00 per 1,000. Byer Bros., Cham- bersburg. I*a. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHl. AmpelopsLs Veltchli. 2 ',4 -In.. $8 per 100, 176 per 1.000. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York. CALCEOIiARIA. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus ptumosus, 2^-tn. pots, $3.60 per 100: 3-in. pots, $6.00 per 100. Strong. husky plants, sure to please. Cash pI<^H^8e. LOOMTS GREENHOUSES. Loomls. CalU. Asparagus Sprengerl. 2 Ms -In., $4.00 per 100. nyer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa, BEGONIAS. Begonias, tuberous rooted, single, In sepa- rate colors, scarlet, orange, "yellow, rose and white. $15 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Begonias, Luminosa, Prima Donna and Erfordil ; strong. transplanted seedlings, $2.50 per 100. Cash. Brill Celery Gardens, Kalamazoo, Mich. BOXWOOD. CHOICE BOXWOOD SPRATS Write us today for prices- on Fall and Winter deliveriea. Best merchantable fancy tips, Dwarf variety. Quality guaranteed. Satisfactory delivery assured to all parts of U. S. A. and Canada. PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO.. 116-118 Seventh St. Pittsburgh. Pa. BULBS. Dutch Bulbs. Single and double tulips, hyacinths. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement on front cover page of this Is- sue. Wm. F. Kaating Co., 568-570 Washing- ton St., Buffalo, N. Y. Bulbs. T. R. Begonia. Single mixed and In separate colors. For prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this issue. Mc- Hutchison & Co.. 95 Chambers St., New York. Bulbs. Single and double hyacinths. Dar- win and single tulips. For prices see dis- play advertisement elsewhere in this issue. J. M. Tborburn & Co., 53 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs. Tulips and Lilium Giganteum. For sizes and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this Issue. S. S. Skldel- Bky & Co., 50 Park Place. New York. Bulbs. Llllum Giganteum. 7-9-in. (300 to case). $52.00 per case. Vaughan*s Seed Store, Chicago and New York. CATiAnTUMS. Caladiums. With sound center shoots. For sizes and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Calceolaria Hybrlda, choicest mixed, fine plants. 2-tn., ready for 4-ln.. $9.00 per 100. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS. Kala- mazoo, Mich. CALENDULAS. Calendulas Orange King, 2-ln., $2.00 per 100. Seedlings. $1.00 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg. Pa. CANNAS. Cannas. Good strong divisions. Per 100 King Humbert $5.00 Crimson Bedder 4.00 THK REESER PLANT COMPANY Springfield, Ohio. Cannas. Stored in our special moist cel- lars; not dried and stunted, but all first- class stock. For list of varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Cannas. Select 2 to 3 eyes. The very finest stock. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this is- sue. American Bulb Co., 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 16,000 KING HUMBERT 2 to 4 eyes. $4.60 per 100; $40.00 per 1,000. Cash. BUSHY FLOWER GARDEN Bushy, Va. CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Fine Healthy Stock. Grown Right! Packed Right! Priced Right! Sure to Please You Ready Now. Wlilte: 100 1000 Matchless $4.60 $40.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00 White Wonder 6.00 46.00 Pink: Pink Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Miss Theo 6.00 46.00 Enchantress Supreme 6.60 60.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Ward 6.00 60.00 Nancy 6.00 46.00 Alice 6.00 46.00 Roper 4.60 40.00 Rosette B.OO 45.00 Red: Aviator 4.60 40.00 Thenanthos 4.60 40.00 Herald 6.00 46.00 Merry Christmas 6.00 46.00 Buy the Best! It Pays! Order Promptly Big Demand M. C. GUNTERBBRO. Wholesale Florist 169 N. State St. (micaeo CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CDTTINGa Large supply of fine, well-rooted, healthy and strong carnation cuttings In the fol- lowing varieties, ready for immediate de- livery; Rose Pink Enchantress 100 $4.60 4.60 1.000 $40.00 40.00 4.60 40.00 C. W. Ward 4.60 4.50 40.00 40.00 Thenanthos 4.60 PETER REINBERG, Wholesale Florist 30 E. Randolph St. 40.00 Chicago SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS AND MARKET GARDENERS" CATALOG. Now Ready to Mall. EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO., 4013 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. CHRVSANTHElvrUMS. Chrysanthemum Hamburg Late Pink, Rooted cuttings. $16 per 100. $150 per 1000; 2 in. pots. $18 per 100. $160 per 1000. Wm. P. Kasting Co.. 668-670 Washington St., Buffalo, N. T. Chrysanthemum novelties for 1920. Pre- liminary list free. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. CINERARIA. cinerarias. Vaughan's Columbian, mixed, fine plants, 2-ln., ready for 4-ln.. $4.00 per 100. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN — Strong, transplanted seed- lings for January and February delivery; all leading varieties. $6.60 per 100; $60.00 per 1.000. PETER PEARSON. 6732 Gun- nison St., Chicago. DAHLIAS. DAHLIAS FOR CUT FLOWERS. Mixed colors and types. $3.00 per 100. Mixed types in separate shades, red, white, pink and yellow, $5.00 per 100. Good, strong, field-grown divisions. Cash with order or one-fourth deposit for reservations. StlU- man's dahlias are world known. GEO. L. STILLMAN, Dahlia Specialist, Box A-20. Westerly, Rhode Island. DAISIES. Bellis Daisies. Longfellow and Snowball. Fine strong plants, 2V^-ln. pots, $6.00 per 100. Shasta Daisies. 3-ln. pots, strons plants, $6.00 per 100. LOOMIS GREEN- HOUSES. Loomls, Calif. PERNS. SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Malt. EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO.. 4013 Milwaukee Ave., Chleaso If You Oo Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 240 The American Florist. Feb. 14, FERNS. Ferns. Pot grown; shipped without pots. Boston and Scottll, 4-ln.. J3.00 per doz.; t20.00 per 100. 6-ln., $4.80 per doz.; $36.00 per 100. R. Vincent. Jr. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. Ferns. Victory. A new and valuable variety of Nephrolepis. For sizes and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this Issue. F. R. Pierson. Tarry- town, N. T. Boston ferns out of the bench ready for < and 8 -Inch pots. Come and see the stock and for prices. J. H. FIESSER. North Bergen, N. J. Hardy ferns. Illustrated descriptive list mailed. Ludwig Mosbaek, Ferndale, Askov, Minn. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. Rooted cuttings. S. A. Nutt and Buchner, $20 per 1.000; Ricard and Poitevine, $25 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. GliADIOIil. Gl.ADIOt.1 FOR FORCING. First size 1%-in. and up. per 100 per 1000 America $3.60 $30.00 Chicago White 3.75 36.00 Mrs. Francis King 3.25 28.00 Peace 4-26 38.00 Princeps 6.50 60.00 Prince of Wales 8.00 76.00 Mrs Frank Pendleton 5. 50 50.00 Primullnus Hybrids 2.75 26.00 Brenchleyensis 3.60 30.00 Empress of India 4-50 40.00 Ida Van 4.50 40.00 Myrtle 800 76.00 Principine 4.60 40.00 Willy Wigman 6.00 45.00 THE W. W. BARNARD CO., 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago GLADIOLI Reports from all over the world state that DIENER'S new Gladioli are the larg- est, finest and most wonderful ever pro- duced. Our new catalog showing eight of our new varieties in natural colored plates will be sent free on request. RICHARD DIENER COMPANY Kentneld. California Gladiolus Bulbs. Standard and new and scarce varieties. . For list of varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this issue. American Bulb Co., 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Gladiolus bulbs. First-class stock from our Michigan farms. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In thi.-^ issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- ' cago and New York. Gladiolus for forcing. Strictly first size bulbs. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this Issue. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chl- ■cago. IrlLIES LILIES. Lilium Giganteum $66.00 per case Rubrum. 8 to 9 inch 20.00 per 100 Album. 9 to 11 inch 30.00 per 100 Auratum, 8 to 9 inch 20.00 per 100 THE W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St.. Chicago. lALY OF THE VALLEY. Lily of the Valley. Best Holland Pips, $26; Bruns' Special Early Forcing, $36; Bruns* Celebrated Chicago Market Brand, $46 per 1000. H. N. Bruns. 3040 W. Madi- son St., Chicago. Lily of the Valley Pips. German and Hol- land. For prices see advertisement on front cover page of this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Valley Pips. Berlin forcing type, per 1,000, $27.60; 2,600 per case; case lota only. McHutcblson & Co., 96 Chambers St., New York. Lily of the Valley pips. Finest quality; ready for Immediate delivery. Van Meeuwen A Tagelaar, 1133 Broadway. N. Y. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO., orchid growers and raisers, Southgate, London, England. Cat- tleyas. Laellto-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. Orchids of all kinds, established and senii-establlshed. Lager & Hurrell, Summit. N. J. PALMS. Palms, high class, and novelties In deco- rative plants. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia. Pa. PANSDES. Pansles, 200,000 fine plants. Giant strain $3.00 per 1,000. Byer Bros.. Chambersburg. Pa. Pansy seedlings. Giant Trimardeau, mix- ed, large flowering and choice colors, $4.00 per 1,000, $15.00 per 6,000, prepaid by mall. F. DANLEY, Macomb, 111. Surplus Stocks. The new plant quaran- tine gives greatly In- creased value to many kinds of surplus stock heretofore considered of little account, espec- ially bulbs and plants. You can quickly turn such surpluses into cash by advertising here. PETUNIAS. PETUNIAS Dlener's Ruffled Monsters, single, largest and finest In existence. Quickest and surest money-makers of the day; sell at sight. Seed In separate colors, red, pink, white, purple, flesh pink, frilled, variegated and mixed colors, 50c per trade package. Our new catalog with natural colored plates free on request. RICHARD DIENER COMPANY. Kentfleld, California. PRIMULAS. Primula Obconicas. Rosea, Apple Blossom, Kermesina. Good, strong stock from 2% -In. pots at $6.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000. J. H. FIESSER, North Bergen, N. J. PRIVET. Privet. Box-Barberry, well rooted summer frame cuttings. $65.00 per 1000. The Elm City Nursery Co., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc., New Haven, Conn. PUSSY WILLOWS. Pussy Willows. Good quality stock for forcing. 16 to 30-ln., $4 per 1000; 2 to 4-ft., $7 per 1,000. Cash with order; packing free, Minneapolis Nursery, 4117 So. Aldrlch Ave., Minneapolis, Minn. ROSES. ROSES FIELD GROWN DORMANT PLANTS FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY No. 1 No. t Per 100 Per 100 DOROTHY PERKINS $20.00 $12.00 CRIMSON RAMBLER 22.00 12.00 EXCELSA 20.00 12.00 PHILA. RAMBLER 20.00 12.00 MAD. PLANTIER 26.00 16.00 RUSSELL'S COTTAGE 25.00 16.00 EMPRESS OP CHINA 25.00 16.00 SEVEN SISTERS 26.00 16.00 Write for our list of own root roses from 2 H -inch and 4-inch pots. THE AMERICAN ROSE & PLANT CO. Springfield Ohio ROSE PLANTS. Rose plants, last fall propagation. Dor- mant all winter. Now in 3-lnch pots. Ready In about three weeks. Fine stock. Best In market. 100 1,000 Richmond $10.00 $ 90.00 Sunburst 11.00 100.00 Killarney Brilliant 11.00 100.00 Pink Killarney 10.00 90.00 Pink Ophelia 10.00 WIETOR BROS. L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago. ROSE STOCK Rooted Cuttings 2H-Inch Plants Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 Russell $12.00 $100.00 $16.00 $130.00 Ophelia 8 00 70.00 10.00 90.00 Sunburst ... 8.00 70.00 10.00 90.00 White Killar- ney 8.00 70.00 10.00 90.00 Bench Plants Ophelia $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 Pink Killar- ney 10.00 per 100; 90.00 per 1000 Good Stock — Ready Now GEORGE REINBERG. 1G2 North Wabash Ave., Chicago. ROSES READY FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT COLUMBIA. 2 "4 -In. own root, $15 per 100; $125 per 1,000. CHARLES H. TOTTY COMPANY, Madison, New Jersey SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS' AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Mall. EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO., 4013 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago Roses. New for 1920. Pilgrim, Crusader and Mrs. John Cook. For further particu- lars write. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. List of 2Vi and 4-In. Roses ready, on re- quest. Leedle Co., Expert Rose Growers, .Springfield. O. SEEDS. SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS' AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Mall. EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO.. 4013 Milwaukee, Ave., Chicago. Seed. Primula Obconlca GIgantea Rosea. Dwarf habit, light and dark shades of plnK. Select strain: fresh seeds. Packet of 1600 seeds. $1.50. Cash. Ernest Oechslln, River Forest, 111. Seeds. Specialties In variety. Onion, car- rot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. McGlll & Co., wholesale seed growers, San Francisco. Calif. Seeds. Pedigree and selected stocks of rutabaga, turnip, cabbage. Savoy cabbage, beet and mangel; flower seeds. Write for special prices, Kelway & Son, Langport, Eng. Seeds. Mlchell's Flower. For varieties and prices see display advertisement else- where In this Issue. Henry P. Michell Co., 618 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 1920. The American Florist. 241 SEYDS. Seeda. Contract growers of cucumber, cnntnloupe. wntormoton. squnsh and pump- kin Bcpd; aUKar, Hint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. !?eert!i. Tomato, pepper, eKRPlant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and fiolil corn on contract. ICdgar F. Hurff, Swedesboro, N. J. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, muskmclon, squash and pumpkin; sweet, flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co.. Valley. Neb. Seeds. Specialties: Cabbage, carrot. Dutch cornsalad. beans, peas, radish, scorsslnera, etc. Write for offers. SPRUIJT & CO., Utrecht. Holland. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cucum- ber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co., Fre- mont, Neb. Seeds, .■'peclallsts: Pepper, eggplant, to- mato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son. contract seed growers, Ped- rlcktown, N. J, Seed. Beet, sweet corn. bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon applica- tion. S. D. Woodruff & Sons. 82 Dey St. New York. Seeds. Growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet. etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.. Mllford. Conn. Seeds. Peas, beans, corn and vegetable of all kinds In quantity and of highest quality. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. T. Seeds. Aster. For description, varieties and prices see display advertisement else- where in this Issue. W. Atiee Burpee Co.. Philadelphia. Pa. Seeds. Wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolglano & Son. Light. Pratt and Elllcott Sts.. Baltimore, Md. Seeds. Specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena In variety. Waldo Rohnert. Gllroy. Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every de- scription. The W. W^. Barnard Co.. 231-235 W. Madison Street. Chicago. Seeds. Garden, of all kinds. Write for catalogue. Everette R. Peacock Co.. 4013 Milwaukee Ave.. Chicago. Seeds. Specialties: Beets, mangoes, car- rots, cabbages, celeries parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. Godlneau. Angers. France. Seed. Flower and Garden seeds. Sweet pea, and nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed Co.. Arroyo Grande. Calif. Seeds. Growers of selected stocks of on- ion, lettuce, radish, carrot, sweet peas. etc. C. C. Morse & Co.. San Francisco. Calif. Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Tomato, grown for the wholesale seed trade. Haven Seed Co.. Santa Ana. Calif. Seed. For the wholesale trade onlv. Braslan Seed Growers' Co.. San Jose. Calif. Seed. Flower, vegetable and farm. W^hole- sale only. Kelway. Langport. England. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Fish Seed Co., Carpinterla. Calif. Garden Seeds. All varieties. I. N. Simon & Son. 438 Market Street. Philadelphia. Pa. Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co.. Grand Rapids. Mich. SEEDS. Seeds which succeed. Get quotations from Landreth. Bristol. Pa. Sweet corn seed. Grown exclusively by the W. C. Pressing Seed Co., Norwalk. Ohio. SMIL AX. Smllax. Strong, thrifty plants from 3-ln. pots, J3.00 per 100, 126.00 per 1000. Will exchange for ferns or other useful green- house stock. RUSSELL KILBOURN, Clin- ton, N. T. Smllax. Extra good, strong, well-rooted plants. From 2-In. pots, J2.00 per 100: J18.00 per 1000. Elmer Rawllngs, Aileginy. N. Y. 1UBEROSE8 We have a number of Tuberose bulbs to offer for shipments In February at $16.00 per 1.000. IMPERIAL MERCANTILE CO., Sugar Land, Tex. VEGETABLE PLANTS. SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS' AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Mall EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO. 4013 Milwaukee Ave. Chicago. Grand Rapids lettuce seedings, $1.50 per 1,000; transplanted $3.00 per 1,000. Post- paid. ODOR GREENHOUSES. lola. Kan. .MISCELLANEOUS. For results use "Master Brand" prepared concentrated manures. Are perfectly adapted for both outside and inside growing condi- tions. The Proto-Feed and Guano Co.. 4121 S. LaSalle St.. Chicago. Spiral Air-Circulating Radiators for green- house heating; save coal and stimulate plant growth. Made for steam or hot-water. SPIRAL BOILER & RADIATOR CO.. St. Paul, Minn. MISCELLANEOUS. Seed packets for 1920. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogue, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co.. Fltch- burg, Mass. The Clipper lawn mower will drive out dandelion, buck plantain and crab grass In one season. Write for prices. Clipper Lawn Mower Co., -Dixon, 111. Hanging baskets, plain wire, 10-ln., $1.75; 12-ln., $2.25; 14-ln., $3.00: 18-ln.. $4.60. Mich- igan Cut Flower Exchange, 264-66 Ran- dolph St.. Detroit. Mich. Meyer's Green Florists' Thread Is the best for all florists' purposes. Write for prices. John C. Meyer Florist Thread Works. Lowell, Mass. 1920 Catalogue. 48 pages for florists. Free on request. The John Henry Co.. Lansing, Mich. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a century. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co.. Box 404, Dundee. 111. Blooming and decorative plants of every description. Wm. K. Harris. 55th an(J Springfield Ave., W. Philadelphia. Pa. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON, Stratford, London, England. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co., 809- Exchange Ave., U. S. Yards, Chicago. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Cata- logues and price lists free on appllcatlon- The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesvllle. Ohio. 1,000 letterheads and 1.000 envelopes, $7.0» Good stock. Cash, please. Gorham Prln- tery Inc., 542 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. W^rite for prices. Regan Printing House, 62J Plymouth Place, Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for catalogue. Raedlein Basket Co.. 712 Mil- waukee Ave., Chicago. Lindley paper boxes for flowers. Write for sizes and prices, Lindley Flower Box Co., Marion, Ind. Dreer's Peerl^.ss Glazing Points, 1.000, 90o, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Dreer's "Rlverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer. 714-71» Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Giblln & Co.. Utlca, N. Y. Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Manure Co.. 32 Union Stock Yards. Chicago. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. P. O. Pierce Co.. 12 West Broadway. New York. Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp, Partridge & Co.. Chicago. Wired toothpicks. 10.000. $2.50; $60,000. $11.00. W. J. Cowee. Berlin. N. Y. Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co.. 52 W. Erie St.. Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Bauer Window Glass Co.. Eaton. Ind. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 242 The American Florist. Feb, 14, CARNATION STAPLES. Carnation staples. 35c per 1,000, 3.000 for $1. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Pillsbury Carnation Staples. 1,000 for 35c; 3,000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, IlL CHARCOAL. Prepared Charcoal. $4.00 per 100 lbs., 15c for containers, prepaid. PETER PEARSON. 5732 Gunnison St., Chicago. FERTILIZERS Sheep Manure, per ton $37.00 1.000 lbs 20.00 Horn Shavings, 100 lbs 7.00 Hardwood Ashes, per ton 28.00 THE W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago. FLOR ISTS* SUPPLIES. ' __ Florists' supplies; baskets, chiffons and novelties. "Write or wire your orders. WU! ship same day order is received. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Everything the best in florists* supplies. H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. 1127 Arch St.. Phila- delphia. Everything in florist supplies and staples. The McCallum Co., 137 Seventh St., Pitts- burgh, Pa. Florists* supplies of all kinds. Reed & Keller. 122 W. 25th St.. New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Flans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof ma- terial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co., 998 Blackhawk St., Chi- cago. Greenhouses, Superior in construction, dur- able and inexpensive. Write for estimates. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 3100 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Write us for an estimate and sketch on your proposed green- house. Ickes-Braum Mill Co., 2340 Wa- bansla Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, floor- ■ Ing, white cedar posts, etc., everything In lumber, Adam Schillo Lumber Co.. 1506 Kingsbury St.. Chicago. Greenhouse glass, plants and putty. It will pay you to get our estimates. The Dwelle-Kaiser Co., 261 Elm St.. Buffalo, N. T. Greenhouse construction. Write for plans and estimates. American Greenhouse Co.. Masonic Temple, Chicago. INSECTICTDES. Aphlne, $1 per qt. ; $2.60 per gal. Fun- glne. $1 per qt. ; $3.50 per gal. Vermlne, $1 per qt. : $3 per gal. Aphlne Manufactur- ing Co., Madison, N. J. LABELS. WOOD LABELS for nurserymen and flo- rists. The Benjamin Chase Co., Derry Vil- lage, N. H. POTS AND PANS. Nebraska red pots. Made of high grade material by skilled workmen In a modern plant. Write for prices. Kahler Pottery Co., Omaha, Neb. Red pots, hanging baskets, lawn vases, Jardinieres and specialties. Write for cata- logue and prices. Florist Specialty Co., Idaville. Ind. ALL AN ADVANCE machine needs is a chance. It proves to you its superior advantages. Something else that will interest you is our big line of Greenhouse Fittings. They answer all purposes. You will find our Catalog to be the real ready refer- ence. Write today and it will be mailed tomorrow. ADVANCE CO., Richmond, Ind. POTS AND PANS. Florists* red pots, all sizes; moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., South Zanesville. O. Red Pots. Before buying, write for prices. George Keller Pottery Co.. 2614-2622 Hern- don St., Chicago. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. "Write for prices. A. H. Hews & Co.. Inc., Cambridge. Mass. TRACTION EQUrPMEXT GIANT GRIP TRACTION EQUIPMENT Makes trucks 100% efficient. Write for Free booklet, "Truck Time Insurance." Contains facts that will interest EVERY truck owner. CHALLONER CO., Dept.— Oahkosh. Wis. WHOIiESAIiE CUT FLOWERS. Allen. .T. K., New Tork. Amling Co.. E. C. Chicago. Angermueller Co., Geo. H., St. Louis. Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Bevger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. Berning. H. G., St. Louis, Mo. Brenner, Edward, New York. Budlong Co., J. A., Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers* Assn., Chicago. Coan, J. J., Inc.. New York. Erne & Company, Chicago. Fenrich, Joseph H.. New York. Foerster Co., Joseph, Chicago. Ford, M. C, New York. Ford, William P., New York. Froment, H. E., New York. Futterman Bros., New York. Goldstein, I., New York. Hart, George B.. Rochester, N. Y. Henshaw Floral Co., Inc., New York. Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York. Holton & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Jores, Percy, Inc., Chicago. Kasting Co., W, P., Buffalo. N. Y. Kennlcott Bros, Co., Chicago. Kervan Co., The, New York. Kessler, Wm. A., New York. Kruchten, John, Chicago. Kuhl. Geo. A., Pekln, 111. Mackle, WllUam, New York. McCallum Co.. Pittsburg, Pa. Meconl, Paul, New York. Millang, Joseph A., New York. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Miller & Musser, Chicago. Bailey's New Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture SIX SPENDID VOLUMES. Price, $6.00 Per Volume. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Cliicago. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Nctaiinger Co., Jos. G.. Philadelphia, Pa. Nlcssen Co., The Leo., Philadelphia. Pa. Piersnn, A. N.. Inc., Cromwell. Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee. "Wis. Polykranas, Geo. J., New York. Pyfer & Co., A. T., Chicago. Randall Co., A. L., Chicago. Reid, TCdward, Philadelphia, Pa. Reinberg, George, Chicago. Roinberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. RIedel & Williams. New Tork. Rusch & Co., Gust., Milwaukee, Wis. Sheridan, W. F., New Tork. Siebrecht, Geo. C, New York. The Long Island Floral Co., Brooklyn, N. T. Tonner, O. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co., Chas. H., Madison, N. J. Traendly & Schenck, New York. Traveling Wholesale Florist, Inc., New York. United Cut Flower Co., New York. Vaughan, A. L. & Co., Chicago. Weiland & Risch Co., Chicago. Wietor Bros., Chicago. Wittbold, Geo. Co., Chicago. Young & Co.. A. L., New Tork. Young & Co., John, New York. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1920. The American Florist. 243 15% to 2S% moisture in air dried manures but it is there in nearly every bag. Paper lined bags sound mighty nice but that excess moisture will pay for paper liners and leave a good profit beside. You foot the bill. Pulverized Sheep- Pulverized C/ittle Shredded Cattle n/INURE la dried in high temperature direct heat rotary dryers and every ba? is practically bone dry. They are sterilized too and that means cleaner beds with less weeds and gj-asses to pull by hand and no chance of fungus or disease that may cost your whole crop. Order by name WIZARD BRAND — for nearly fifteen years the standard of quality and service in concentrated manures. Your supply house can ship WIZARD BRAND if you insist or we will quote on any quantity from a bag to a carload with freight rate promptly. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO., N-^i^ini^L^tocKYaMs, Chicago, 111. Mention the American Florist Khen writing Ireer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive euy lod trae« because boib bevels are on the lame side. Can't twist 2od break the slats in drivioe. CalvaD* Ized and will not nisu No rights or lefts. The Peerless Clazine Poiot Is patented. No others like , It. Order from your dcale^ or direct tiom as. 1000.90c. postpaid, ( Samples free. HEKRT A. DBXEaJ 714 Chestnut 8tr«et>\ FhlUdolpIdft. Mention the American Florist when writing $7.00 1,000 Letterheads 1,000 Envelopes Bond Stock— Send cash with order. No samples sent All work is t^uarantet'd. Proofs furnished of work before printins^'. so that any changes Dpcessary may be made. GOTHAM PRINTFRY, INC 642 ScDth Dearborn Street, CHICAOO, IT.T.. We Print tverything Mention the American Florist when writing Wired Toothpicks 10,000, |i.60; 60,000. 111.00, XannfactnTed bj VV. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y, ftimple Free. For Bale by Dealera. Uention the American Florist when writing NiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiriiitiiiiiiiiiiitiiriliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiriitiiiiiiiiiuiiiliiliiliiiiiiilllitllltiiiiiiiiJiiiiiiriiiiiiiii'ifriiiiiiiiiiiiiirtilliilliiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiilliip^ In the Erection of I I FOLEY GREENHOUSES I Only the Best of Material Ts Used. I in designing your house, we always consider the use for which the house | I is intended — thereby assuring jou of proper design and bench arrange- | I ment — not forgetting the importance of an efficient heating system. | THE FOLEY GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. Designer Builders Heating Engineers Main Office and Factory 3100 ^.SpaDldiI]g Ave. Chicago, 111. Downtown Office Sule-Uke BIdg. MriiMiiMiitaMiiiiniiiuiiiiitiiiiiMiiiiiiriMiiiiiiiiiiiiNiiiiiiiiiiiiNiiiiiininiliiirinililiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiliMMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiriiiiniitiii John C. Moninger Co. GREENHOUSES resigners - Manufacturers - Builders. We spU tlie complete hou.se or any pnrt. 908 Slackhawk St., CHICAGO, ILL. Glass Cloth A transparent waterproof fabric as efficient as glass for hotbeds, cold frames, etc. Per sq. yd., 40c: 25 yds. at SOVjc; 50 yds. at 39c; lOO yds. at 3S%c. Let us tigure on your larger orders. For parcel post add 3c jier yd. to above prices. Try it out now and be convinced. TURNER BROS., Bladen, Neb. ARE YOU USING A BOILER That Let's the Florist Sleep Get Posted! Ask for our catalogue. GIBLIN fi CO., UTICA, N. Y. Split Carnations y-lnsily Mf'nded with Pillsbury's Carnation Staples. ' 'I'liej are indispensable to the careful llorist. Jn- crease the value at least 50%." Fift.h Avt*. Floral Co. 1000,35c; 3000 for $1.00, postpaid I. L. Pillsbury, Galesborg, Ul. CUT FLOWER BOXES iOWARDS FOLDING BOX col ■MANUFACTURERS > PHILADELPHIA, PA. I REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St.. WEW YORK Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our VIetal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work md Novelties, and are dealers In Glassware, Pottery, Decorative Sreens and Florists' Requisites. 244 The American Florist. Feb. 14, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co 242 Allen J K 223 Alpha Floral To 227 AmericanBulb Cj.I 210 Ameiican Green- house MfeCo IV AmlingECCo 219 Anderson S A 227 Aneermueller G H Co 221 Aphine Mlg Co Ill Aphrodite Co 224 Astoria Florist 22(i Avenue Floral Co... 228 Baer Julius 227 Barnard WW Co ..2.-'2 Barnes W J 227 Bassett&Washburn.212 Baumer Aug 229 Baur Window Glass Co IV BayersdorferH&Co.221 Begerow's. 226 Berger Bros 220 Berning HG 22n Blackistone Inc 229 Bodger J & Sons Co. 231 BohlenderP& Sons. 238 Bolgiano J & Son... 231 Bramley &Son 229 Braslan Sf^pd Grow- ers Co 230 Breitmeyer's] Sons. 226 Brenner Edward 223 Broadway Florist ..227 Brown A J Seed Co.. 230 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 23S Brons H N 2^S Bryan AlonzoJ 237 Buckbee H W 228 BudlongCo J A 217 Bunyard 224 Burpee W A Co 209 Byer Bros 2'^ California Florists.. 227 r'azan A B 224 Central Floral Co . ..2'9 Central Refrigerator & EquiomentCo..219 Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co 244 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 213 Clark E B Seed Co .232 Clarke'sSons D 2J.S Clay & Son .. 244 Clipper Lawn Mower Co 244 Coan J J 223 Conard & Jones Co ?'8 Cooke Geo H 229 Cowee W J 243 Coy H CSeed Co '. '2^2 Craig Robt Co 2'7 Danker Fred A 278 DardsChas 22S Dietsch A & Co IV Dominion FloralCo .226 DornerF&SonsCo.2'7 DreerH \ Ill 243 Duluth Floral Co.. 228 Dunlop John H .. .226 Dwelle-Kaiser Co. ..Ill Eble Charles 22"; Ed\vardsFold'gBox.243 Elm Citv Nurs Co. 2'8 Erne & Co 2r8 Evans A W B 2'6 Evres H G 227 Fallon Florist 224 Fenrich JosS 222 Fleischman 227 Florist Specialty Cn. HI Foerster Co Joseph. 214 Foley Greenhouse Mfg'^o 74; Ford M C 273 Ford William P...' JTt Fox J M &Son Inc.' 22'' Frauenfelder C 2N Freeman Mrs J B . 227 Frey C H 2''4 Frev & Frey 22** Friedman 229 FromentHK.. ! .!2'3 Futterman B-os...! 222 Galvin Tho" F 224 Gasscr ' M Co !.2'6 Giblin & To 243 Gnatt Ove CoThe...7''8 Godineau R& M 232 Goldstein 1 223 GorhamPrinteryInc.243 GrakelowChas H...226 GrandRapidsFloCo.224 Grimm & Gorly 224 Gude Bros 225 Guido Inc 224 Haberrniehl'sSons JJ 228 Hammond's Paint & Slug Shot Works. .244 Hardesty & Co. 227 Hairison'sNurseries.238 Harris Wm K 237 Hart George B 223 Hart Henry 226 Haven Seed Co The 2^2 HeinlJohnG & Son. 228 Henderson A&Co.I 235 Henderson Lewis 226 Henry Co The John. 518 Henshaw Floral Co. 22^ Hentz &Nash 222 Herr Albert M 237 Hess & Swoboda 226 Hession 227 Hews & Co AH. ..Ill Hill D Numery Co 238 Hogewoning&Sons 237 Hollywood Gardens. 226 Holm & Olson 226 Holton&HunkelCo 221 Hort Trade Journal. .Ill Hurff Edgar F 235 Hurst *Son 2^2 Ickes-BraunMiU Co. IV Idlewild Greenhs . .229 Jackson & Perkins Co 238 Jahn Hugo 226 Jones Percy 215 Joy Floral Co 225 Kahler Pottery Co.. HI KastingW F Co.. I 235 Keller PottVoGeoI'I Keller SonsJ B 227 Kelw«y &Snn' 232 Kennicolt Bros Co. 212 Kervan Co The 2''3 KesslerWm 223 Kottmiller A 224 Kroeschell Bros Co. HI Krurhtenjohn 2'9 Kuhl Geo A 235 Lager & "urrell ....2.^8 Landreth Seed Co.. 231 Lang Flo&NursCo.228 Lange A 7'"^ Lecakesf &Co.... 222 LiggitC U lis Lindley Flower Box Co 2ra LittlefieldFlorist....2"S Long Island Flo Co. 22'; Longren A F . .2^'' Louise FlowerShop 227 McCallum Co 271 Mci'lunie Geo G.,.. 224 McGillRC&r'o....232 McHulchison& Co.. 234 Mackip William 22' Malandre Bros 279 Mangel 229 Matthews theFlo'st .224 Matthewson J E 228 MeconiPaul 2^3 Mptnire Ridge Nurs 224 Meyer John C Florist ThreadWo'ks. ...217 Michell HpnryFro..234 Michigan Tut Flower Fxchange 2'9 MiMang Joseph A. .222 Miller Floral ""o .. Miller & Musser .. Minneapolis ^■'u^s. Moninger J C Co., MorseCC & Co... MurravSamup' 229 Nat'l Florists' Board of Trade IV Neidinger JosG Co. 721 Newell A 228 N Y ""ut Flower Ex. 2'3 N Y Floral Co . 229 Nie«»ei' Leo Co 220 Oeehs'in Ernest 235 Ori»Ptal Goldfish & Supply I'o 2'8 Paoadera } r, Co. ...224 Park Floral ''o 227 Peacock E R <^o 23' Pearson E W 227 .228 .219 208 .2'13 .231 GREENHOUSE OIvA. BB8T BRAVrOS SHARP, PARTRIDGB & CO. 22«3 LUMBER ST. CHICAGO. IIX. PedrickGR&Son,.232 Penn the Florist ....229 Peters* Reed Potty. Ill Philips Bros 224 Pierce F O Co IV Pierson F R Co 1 Pierson AN(lnc).... I Pieters- Wheeler Seed Co 230 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 227 Pillsbury I L 243 Pittsb'rghCutFloCo.208 Podesta &Baldocchi.229 Poehlmann Bros Co II Pollworth C C I 0...221 Polykranas Geo J ...223 Potter Floral Co.... 228 Pressing Seed Co WC 230 Proto-Feed & Guano Co 244 Pulverized Manure Co The 243 Pyfer A T & Co 215 Raedlein Basket Co 219 Randall A L Co ....219 Randall'sFIo'ihop..229 Randolph & Mc- Clements 228 Rawlings Elmer ....2'7 Ready Reference 239 Reed & Keller 243 Regan Ptg House . . .244 Reid Edw 220 Reinberg Geo 219 Reinberg Peter 213 Rice Bros .. .221 Rice Jerome B Seed Co 231 RobinsonJCSeedCo 2'2 RockWmL Flo Co, .224 RodgersJ W 227 Rohnert Waldo 232 Rosaia Bros 724 Rosery Floral Co ...229 Routzahn Seed Co.. 235 Rusch G & Co 221 Saake O C 229 SalzerSeedCoJnoA 229 Sceery Edw 227 Schiller the Florist. 227 Schillo A LumCo...IV Schlatter W & Son.. 244 Schling Max 229 Schmidt Chas L 229 Segers Bros Ltd... .237 Shaffer Geo C 229 SharpPartridge&Co 244 Sheppard H W 229 heridan Grhs Co ..225 Sheridan Walter F..223 Siebrecht George C. 223 Simon & Son I N....232 Situations & Wants. 207 SkidelskySS&Co.... I Smith A W&C0....226 Smith & Co E D .237 Smith & Fetters Co 225 Smith Henry 228 Storrs & Harrison... 234 236 Stumpp GEM 226 Thorburn JM & Co.. 235 Tiliingbast Isaac F..236 TonnerO A & LA,. 215 Totty ChasH ... .2»7 Traendly& Schenck.223 Traveling Wholesale Florist 222 Trepel Joseph 227 Turner Bros 243 United Cut Flo Co.. 223 Van Meeuven & Tegelaar ...234 237 Vaughan A L Co ...215 Vaughan's Seed Store 12.33 Vick'sSons Jas 211 Vincent R Jr & Sons Co I WalbertSeed Co. ...236 Walker FCo 225 Weber FH 228 Weiland & Risch...219 Weir James 228 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 231 Wietor Bros 214 Williams Mrs E A. .,229 Winterton Co EF...2I8 Wittbold GCo 225 Wolfskin Bros& Morris Goldenson. 227 Wonder Plant Irrigator Co 218 Woodruff SD& Sons. 2'2 Yokohama Nurs Co. 231 Young A L&Co ...222 Young John & Co... 223 Zech & Mann. ..216 219 Mai^ic Fertilizers "FOR THE FLORIST" Chicat^o Feed and Fertilizer Co. soy Exchange Ave., IT. S, Yards. ChlcaEO ^^Master Soil Builders" Stud lor pricf's on Master Brand Vine and Plant Maniire-eveniuall.v you will use 11. Why not now? The Proto-Feed fi Guaro Co. 4121 S, La Salle St., CHICAGO The Regan Printing fionse large: runs of CATALOGUES OUR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES 523 Plymouth Ct., Chicago No loss if you mend your split caruatioos with Superior Carnation STAPLES 3,50 per 1000; 3,000 for SI.OO. Postpaid. Wm. Schlatter k Son Before After 422 Main Street, Springfield, Mass -SLUG SHOT- Used from Ocean to Ocean for 35 Years Sold by Seed Dealers of America Saves Currants, Potatoes, Cabbage, Melons, Flowers, Trees and Shrubs from Insects. Put up in popular packages at popular prices. Write for free pamphlet on Bugs and Blights, etc., to B. HAMMOND. Beacon, New York. Mention the American Florist when writing illiuiiiiiiiimiuiiiiiiiuiiiiiuiiiiitiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiniiiriiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMitiiiiiiiHUiiiiiiiiiiiiijiiiiiiiiiiiuuujiiwuur., THE CLIPPER s There are three things that destroy your lawns— Dandelions, Buck Plain- I tain and Crab Grass. In one season the Clipper will drive thera all out, | Your dealer should have them— if he has not, drop | us a line and we will send circulars and prices. | ;:^ CLIPPER LAWN MOWER CO., DIXon, 111. | '^i^f'iiiMiiiiiiiiiiiMninMiiiitiiiiiiiiiriiniiiiiiiitiiitMiiiiitiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiMttiniiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiMriiniiniitiitiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiv Mention the American Florist iohen toritino THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS. MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND Mention the American Floriet when writing 3nierica is "the Fraw of the Vessel; there may be more camfart Rmidships, but we are the Srst to taucb Unknov/n Seas," Vol. UV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 21, 1920. No. 1655 TheMerioan Florist Established 1885 topvriRht 1920 liv Ann-rk'nn Florist Company. Kntcred !is Second Class Matler Nov. 11, 1891 at the I'ost OJlice :»t Cliiciigo, Illiuois, under act of Maroli 3, 1879. Published F:vKr.T S.^tuihiat r.T AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. long Distance Plione: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription. I'nitcil SImios :u\<\ :M.\ii-o, .f 1 ..il) a year; ('an;iii:i.$2.00: lluroiM' unci Coantrit-s in Postal I'nion. $2.50. Volumes Half Yearly Vrom Aufjnst 3, 1901. Single Copies, 10 cents. .\ddress all corresponew York, Secretary; J, J, Hess, Omaha, Neb,, Treas, The thirty-sixth annual convention will be held at Cleveland, O,, August 17-19, 1920. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY. Next annual meeting, Indianapolis, Ind., Octo- ber, 1920. Officers — Philip Breitjieyer, Detroit, Mich., President; Irwin Bertermann, Indianapolis, Ind., Vice-President; Albert Pochelon, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer, CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA, Next annual convention and exhibition, Wash- ington, D, C, November 1920. Officers: Thomas W. Head, Lake Forest, 111., President; Z. D. Blackistone, Washington, D. C, Vice-President; 0, W. Johnson, 2242 W. 109th Street Chicago, Secretary; Cbas. H. Tottt, Madison, N. J.,Trea3. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Wasji- ington, D. C, January, 1931. Officers: C. W. Johnson, Chicago, President; D.G.Urillbortzer. Washington, D. ('., Vice-President; A. F. J. Badr, Thirty-eighth St, and Rockwood Ave., Indianapolis, Ind., Secretary, AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Offioers — Robert Ptle, West Grove, Pa'., President; F. L. Atkins, Rutherford, N.J., Vice- President; E. A. White. Cornell Cniversity, Ithaca, N,Y., Secretary; HarrtO. Mat, Summit, N. J., Treasurer. ■iiaiiiBiiHiiHiininiiHiiiBiijniniiHiiniiHiiiBiiniiaiiiniiuiwiiBiiiaiiBuniiflitnjjwiniiaiuiBiiBinijiBiiniMiiiBiMiiwiniiBimiiiitniHUBiunj^ I SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. J I ■ =BiiaiiiBiiBiiBiiniiliiilii!BiiniiiiiiniBiiBiiniiijtjaitiBiiniwiiiBiiniwiiBiiaiuMiiiBiininiinnBi[aiiiBiwNBinriiBirniiii[HiiliiiBiiinrininiiiBiH AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass., July lU-11, 1920. . officers— 0. W. Kerb, Doylettown, Pa., President; Wm. Gray, Bellevue Rd., Newport, R. T,, Secretary. Antirrhinums. The grower of antirrhinums has an opportunity now to select the best plants from which to propagate the stock for another year, as the plants are now producing fine spikes and it is possible to .select the liest types. Those that have fine large flowers set closely together on the stem, and yet not close enough to crowd, are to he preferred. The earliness of blooming is another matter to take into consideration. It will be found in raising these plants from seed that there is little differ- ence in their time of blooming, and for winter flowering the earliest that there are of good type should be chosen. There are plenty of good cuttings to be obtained now, for the laterals whicli grow from the axil of each leaf make the best cuttings and the flower is en- larged by their removal. Plants that are in bloom will be benefited greatly from now on by feeding either with liquid manure or a strong mulch, and the next growth thinned to eight or ten shoots, which will insure a much better crop for spring cutting than to allow all the small shoots to grow. Keep the plants tied erect all the time, for it takes but a few hours' sun to draw the tip up from a stem that leans away from the center, with the result that a crooked stem is formed, whicli greatly impairs its appearance. These spikes of bloom should be handled very carefully, especially tlie long sprays, for they are very Virittle and break easily. It is better not to cut too many at once. When cutting hold them with the heads hanging down, and when there are as many as can be easily held in the hand, cut. take them at once to the flower room, trim off all surplus growth and tie the stems a dozen in a bunch, then loosely tie strings around the center and toward the top of the bunch, and place the stem in a deep jar of water. This prevents crooked stems so often seen, for the plant continues its growth after being cut, and if allowed to hang away from the jar the blooms grow crooked. Verbenas. The verbena makes a very satisfac- tory bedding plant if properly grown, but the thin, spindly plants produced from late grown seed and planted in flats and baskets as closely together as is possible in order that tliey may be sold at a cheap price, seldom make any showing in the beds until very late in summer. The seeds should be sown early enough that the plants may be stopped and branched and grown in pots, and one plant so grown will make more showing during the season than half a dozen of the poor plants so freely offered at the spring sales. It is really better to buy the rooted cut- tings of selected varieties that are ad- vertised at this time than to sow seed after the middle of February. Seed sown up to this date, however, can be grown on to make fine plants. Care must be exercised in the germination of the seed, which is often blamed for the carelessness or lack of knowledge of the grower, for the seed damps off very easily when its germinates, I^eing very sensitive to any change in tem- perature and moisture. Until they be- gin to make growth, the plants should be watched carefully, never allowed to become dry, or exposed to any draughts. Pelarsfonlums. While all the plants so well known as geraniums are pelargoniums, yet it is the show of fancy type called by many Lady Washington geraniums that are generally known under this name. The plants that are wanted in bloom in April and May will now be in their blooming pots and beginning to show their blooming growths, but for June and July flowering the plants 246 The American Florist. Feb. 21, should now be shifted to the blooming pots, five or six-inch as the plants may require, except larg^e specimens, of which few are now seen. They like a turfy, coarse loam, to which may be added one-fourth well rotted manure, and if the soil is heavy a liberal amount of shai-p sand to keep it open, and the plants should be potted very firmly, a cool, well-ventiiated house should be selected for growing them, and until the days grow warmer and brighter, they sboula be watered spar- ingly, in early spring, when they are well covered with loliage ana the blooming shoots begin to grow, more ivater will De neeaeu. A litiie stopping may- be necessary if the plants senu fortu strong, long growths, to make the piani snapeiy, hut care ana juugment snouia oe used in this operation, wnicu snoulu cease upon tne appearance of tiie oua snooLB, which are easily dis- tinguisnea uy the uitlerent manner of growm. uo not attempt to take any cuttings at mis time, lor alter tne plants are tnrougu ulooming js tne oest time for pixipagation, ana any cuttings taKen now are pretty sure to roo tne plants of tne doom. Xhese plants aie very suoject to attacks of ootn rea spiuer anu green ny, anu snould De lumigateu or sprayea regu- larly. As the extremely hot, ary aays of aumnier appioacii a sugnt suaue wjU be to una very benenciai to uotu tne plants and nowers. (lenisias. The plants of genistas should now be making their howering growth and no lurtner pinching wiU he necessary except in the case of long, strong growths which sometimes oreak irom tne stem and thereby spoil the sym- metry of the plant, and these should be cut back as soon as they grow be- yond the other flowering shoots. They can now be bloomed in succession by moving some into a warmer house, but those that are wanted at Easter are still better left in a cool house, one with a temperature of 45 degrees being the one that will produce the best re- sults. These plants are never partial to great heat, reveling in a cool atmos- phere, and often when taken into the warm living rooms where the air is ejctremely dry will soon drop their leaves. Those that are being grown to certain shapes, such as the balls, pyra- mids or baskets, wiU doubtless require some pinching back yet, but this should be done with great care or the flowering buds will be removed. A close examination of the tip of the shoot will clearly show whether the buds are forming and when this oc- curs all pinching must be immediately stopped. Any blind wood or extra strong grrowths that are cut out may be made into cuttings and yotmg stock obtained. These will root much bet- ter in a cool propagating bench than in one where the bottom heat is con- fined. When the plants are full of bloom they will require heavy water- ing, and do not place them in a dry warm location for any great length of time. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Kift, Phlla., Pa. Tucson, Abiz. — G. W. Phillips, for- merly with the IJoUywood Gardens, Seattle, Wash., is now with the Tucson Seed & Floral Co. Manitowoc, Wis. — The Madson Seed Co. has placed an order with the Amer- ican Greenhouse Manufacturing Co.. of Chicago, for three houses, each 36 x 12.") feet, representing an investment of about $14,000. Next Week In the Flower Shop. Now that the last mid-winter holiday is past, it is high time to attend to the preliminaries for Easter. It comes very early this year, and no time should be lost in making plant selections, or en- gaging the popular items of stock, of which there is hardly ever enough to go around. Lilies will be lilies this year; there will be a scarcity of bulbous stock, very few Belgian azaleas, rhododend- rons or spirseas. Make up your mind to pay the in- creased prices, and charge accordingly; there will be a great demand, and the man that has the stock and makes a bid for business, will get it. In the meantime, the daily transac- tions go on, with, it is to be hoped, an ever increasing demand, which as flow- ers become more plentiful, is almost sure to follow. Every effort should be made to make the store and windows as attractive as possible so as to in- terest new buyers. There must be, in any business, a steady gain of new customers, without which things would come to a standstill. As soon as any perceptable stagnation appears, efforts should at once be made to break it up. There are a hundred different ways to start something when things get dull, but if a sharp lookout is kept all the time, there will be a smart, up-to-date appearance about everything that is bound to keep the stock moving. The return of the influenza has in- creased the demand for funeral flowers. which at the present high prices, need very careful manipulation. A good stock of full round and crescent wreaths made of prepared magnolia leaves should always be kept made up ready for in- stant use. The fresh green magnolia also make a splendid wreath, as of course do the green and bronze galax. The last three then made up wiU have to be kept in the ice box or cold cellar, well protected from the air, as they soon dry out. All of the above can be more or less decorated with flowers, which with a little ribbon, can be made to go much further than when used in any other way. Wreaths of tasseled ferns will also hold for several days and make beautiful designs when deco- rated with a few choice flowers. Always keep a little stock ahead, so that roses for instance, shall be pretty well open; two dozen open roses give a better effect when made up, than three dozen in bud or only partially blown. Comparatively few of the trade appear to realize that flowers for fu- nerals, particularly those which are to last but a few hours, should be at their very best when delivered. (It is the effect produced that counts, not the quantity of flowers used. It is a good rule never to put any piece together until the cost of the flowers to be used is ascertained. Hundreds of dollars are lost annually in many shops from disregard of this rule, as flowers are stemmed and stuck in until the piece looks good enough, regardless of its cost. Sweet peas are now at their best. They are the loveliest of flowers, and in their great variety of color, are desir- able either as loose cut flowers or for all sorts of floral combinations, such GENISTA RACEMOSA. BUSH FORM. 1920. The American Florist. 247 as wedding: boiiqueta, lunch and dinner tables, and designs of nil kinds. The dainty Acacia pubescens, with Its dellBhtful fragrance, is now avail- able. It has no superior as a spray for tlio decoration of the dinner or tea table. All kinds of flowering: plants should be featured from now on until Kaster. Plant baskets of foliage and flowering stock will be found good sellers, often being taken in preference to cut flowers. Retailers should study the art of decorating flowering plants. So much can be done to enhance the beauty of a pot plant, with just a piece of white paper, a few sprigs of pussy willow and a little chiffon or fibre rib- bon. The willows stuck in the pot at eltlier side, and tied over the top of the plant to form an arched or square haijdle and decorated with the chiffon or ribbon, at once gives the appear- ance of a basket. All this will cost but a few cents. Plants can be fea- tured in many ways, and at small ex- pense, made much more salable. The 1920 publicity campaign is now under way. So far, results have been splendid. Raise your ante this year. Send your check in right away, and encourage the committee to do even greater things. Emergency Preparedness. It is comparatively easy to carry on, when things are moving quietly along, or when just a little more speed or hustle gets out the orders in good time. How different it is, however, when one is suddenly up against it in the multi- tue of obstacles that so often arise at the last minute and require quick thinking and action to surmount. The order for a large pillow, double spray, or standing design, to be shipped out of town, may be ready for packing, when it is found there is no box large enough to hold it. At once, the effort is made to put two together. At times, this works very well, particularly for a spray, but a large mossed frame de- sign will require something more substantial. This can be hurriedly put together by the aid of a few wooden frames of the same size, making a skeleton box, which, reinforced on the bottom, can then be covered with sheets of the corrugated board from the largest boxes on hand and make a safe express package. Crated boxes, such as are used for plants, can also be made to serve the purpose, the top portion being covered with heavy, stiff paper. It may be found at the last minute, that this or that frame is not in stock but this should not trouble the handy man. One of the best shaped broken columns the writer ever saw, was made on a broom stick, stuck through two boxes for a foundation. When mossed, it was correct in proportion and easy to fill. Many a large, flat cross frame is composed of two lath-like sticks, which can also be made into a standing design, when properly braced to a wooden base. The broken wreath is made by cutting a section out of the full wreath frame of the required size. The form for an outlined heart is often made by bending a wreath frame into the desired shape. Every store should have good sized, round-point and flat pliers, also wire cutters, together with a few coils of stout wire in several sizes to be used in cases of emergency. Letters missing for an inscription can be made out of others; an "R" can be made with an addition to the letter "P"; "E" from an "L"; two "VS" will make a "W"; "B" can be GBNISTA RACEMOSA. STANDARD FORM made from two "Ps" and other com- binations are possible. Letters that do not stick well, should be sewed on with a purple thread. A needle full of this, in the ribbon case, will often come in handy. It is very embarrassing when certain flowers ordered are delayed in transit, or on account of weather conditions, are diflicult to procure. The utmost diplomacy must be used at such times, the difliculty explained, and a good sub- stitute offered, which may prove even more desirable. When mistakes occur, there should be immediate correction, or if too late, an explanation and apology. When customers in complaint, calling over the phone or at the store in person, are somewhat violent in their manner, it is best not to interrupt, but let them | "run down' and "get it out of their systems." Then a diplomatic, "W^e are very sorry; we will look into the mat- ter at once," or "what would you have us do?" is so conciliatory that the in- cident can generally be closed agree- ably. At holiday seasons, orders are fre- quently received from out of town, too late to be filled with good stock, or probably for so low a price as to be impossible to fill and give the flowers desired. It is much better to let the matter go over a day and write the recipient, stating that the order ar- rived so late it could not be filled sat- isfactorily, and asking them to name the day they would like to receive them, when they can then be delivered sat- isfactorily to all concerned. The best method of handling emer- gencies, is to guard against them, in so far as it is possible with the stock and facilities of the store. The moment an order is received, any doubtful items should at once be looked up and secured, or made ready if on hand for use. Articles may be secured today without trouble that tomorrow will entail additional phone calls or messenger or special trip for the car, adding expense and using up valuable time. An emergency heater for the car, when it is found the fuel bricks are all out, is made with a half dozen short candles, stuck into a pan of earth. These will give heat enough, as long as they are burning, to keep the or- dinary car free from frost in the coldest weather. The bottom of a car should always be covered in winter with sev- eral thicknesses of corrugated paper lining, topped with linoleum or other hard, smooth, water-proof surface. 248 The American Florist. Feb. 21, National Publicity for Flowers. In sending- a cheque for a yearly subscription to the publicity campaign fund, G. F. Eskil, of Iron Mountain, Mich., writes : "Sending this money g-ives me more pleasure than anything else I can think of — unless it were a greater cheque." This is the proper feeling. Mr. Eskil knows that the campaign is a wonder- ful asset to the florists' trade, and he writes just as he feels. It is to be regretted that more do not appreciate the increased demand for flowers, everywhere, which has come as a result of our publicity movement. Every florist in the land is interested in the successful issue of our campaign, and is benefited by it, yet how few are willing to help themselves by helping along the campaign. So far, our re- sults are due to the support forthcom- ing from less than 10 per cent of the trade, men who have subscribed for the benefit of our industry generally, but who are more than satisfied with results as they see them, and particu- larly as they have noticed them in their own |surroundings. And it is these men who] are in greater part bearing the expense of our work this year, as far as oiu- publicity committee has been able to carry it. Here are a few questions for non- subscribers to consider, and they should consider them deeply, for surely they are sufficiently interesting from a busi- ness point of view : Are you not prepared to admit that publicity for flowers has been instru- mental in increasing the general de- mand for them? Are you not conscious of the fact that our slogan. "Say it With Flow- ers," is exerting a tremendous influence amoijg people who hitherto have not looked upon our products as a medium for the conveyance of sentiment? Ai-ie you not aware that through in- dividual display, through our magazine annojuncements, and in various other ways, our slogan meets the eyes of millions of people each and every day? Could you for one moment think tiiat a great deal of business does not result from this continuous fla.-Jhing of a mes- sage, whose appeal is not to any par- ticular class, but to every man and woman, young or old. in a country of considerably over a hundred millions in population? Do you realize that this publicity costs money, but very little when the retuiTis are taken into account, and you are only asked to contribute a mere trifle toward the expense? Is it impossible for you to determine that you will send in this "mite" the comjnittee needs so much in order to increase and perpetuate the good al- ready obtained? A tenth of one per cent of your profits would, perhaps, make a very respectable contribution. If every florist making a living from our industry woOld contribute even this small fraction of his income, our com- mittee would not have to be continu- ally appealing to those, who in the cir- cumstances should need no appeal, and who should really be most anxious to keep going and extend a movement productive of so much good to them in a business way. Do not be afraid to contribute be- cause yours may be but a small mite — there is nothing to prevent you adding to it at any time. A five dollar contri- bution is accepted in the spirit in which it is given. Many who orig- inally sent in this amount, increased it as their interest deepened. When you once make a subscription, you are apt to take a broader view of our work. and you no longer look upon your sup- port in the way of a donation — you believe it to be a mighty good invest- ment, and that's what it really is. John Young, Sec'y. New York Spring: Show. MARCH 15-21, 1020. At this time, three weeks before the opening of the New York flower show in the Grand Central Palace, all ar- rangements are practically completed. The arrangement of the exhibition will show some differences in compari- son with the lay-out of previous shows, but they will be to the advantage of the general display. The rose garden feature promises to be on a larger scale than ever, and the big cut rose display is this year to be doubled. The Amer- ican Rose Society is taking much inter- est in the rose exhibits, which will in- clude the society's annual exhibition, and its officers have secured several special prizes for rose exhibits. Rock gardens and border plantings will be featured lavishly, and the bulb garden display is expected this year to excell any attempt heretofore made in this direction. The trade exhibits bid fair to exceed in number, space occupied, and general interest, all previous showings at any similar exhibition. An especial feature in the assemblage of exhibits will be in those devoted to the display of garden tractors. In these days of labor short- age, tractors adapted to garden use, will undoubtedly be objects of interest to all whose garden operations are con- ducted on a liberal scale. Many will miss the handsome display of garden pottery, statuary and furniture which has characterized other exhibitions, but the committee has been unable to se- cure this feature for this show. Also, probably will be missed the usual ex- tensive display of rustic furniture for gardens and parks, an exhibit which has always appealed to the public, whose ideas generally connect summer houses and benches with the gardens of their dreams. Seventy-four trade exhibitors have had space reserved for them, and this number will very likely be increased, but only to the extent of space available. It will seem rather strange that the list of exhibitors does not include any firm, able to stage an exhibit of garden tools; that is, spades, forks, garden basket.?, shears, flower cutters, trowels, markers and the hun- dred and one things adapted to the use of gardeners of both sexes. Among the exhibitors in the trade section not already mentioned in the trade papers are : Stumpp & Walter Co.j^ New York; L. J. Renter Co., Bos- ton. Mass.; Niagara Sprayer Co., Middle- port, N. Y.; W. F. Kasting Co.. Buffalo. N. Y.; McCallum Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa.; Woman's National Farm & Garden As- sociation, and the National Farm Equipment Co., New York. The tea garden this year will be managed by the Allied Loyalty League, and the ladies who were instrumental in making this feature of the show .such a success in past years, will again be in charge of it. The garden will be located on the second floor, in much the same position as formerly. The general price of admission will be .$1. necessitated by the increased expense attaching to the show. Trade tickets will l)e furnished as usual, but the price this year is 40 cents each, in lots of 100 or more, .50 cents each in lots of less than 100, with the privilege of redemption for unused tickets. John Young, Sec'y. Quarantine Affecting: Garden Plants. GLADIOLUS AND DAHLIA BULBS EXEMPT. The federal horticultural board, Washington, D. C, has issued notice of a public hearing to be held in Room 11 at the Department of Agriculture, Feb- ruary 24, at 10 o'clock a. m., to consider the advisability of quarantining the states of Maine, New Hampshire, Ver- mont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and Pennsyl- vania on account of the European corn borer. The communication, dated Jan- uary 30, is as follows : "The secretary of agriculture has in- formation that the European corn borer (Pyrausta nubilalisl. a dangerous in- sect not heretofore widely prevalent or distributed within and throughout the United States, and on account of which. Notice of Quarantine No. 3H, which be- came effective October 1, 1018, was is- sued, is now known to occur in portions of the counties of Essex. Middlesex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Plymouth and Barn- stable, Massachusetts; Rockingham, New Hampshire; Saratoga. Fulton, Montgomery, Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, Erie Cattal-augus, and Chautauqua, New York; and Erie, Pennsylvania. "Since the promulgation of Quaran- tine No. 3C, further investigation of the European corn borer has developed the fact, that in addition to corn and broom corn, including all parts of the stalk, this insect breeds in and may be trans- ported by celery, green or string beans in the pod, beets with tops, spinach, rhubarb, oat and rye straw as such, or when used as packing, out flowers or entire plants of chrysanthemums, aster, cosmos, zinnia, hollyhock, also cut flowers or entire plants of gladiolus and dahlia, excepting the bulbs thereof, without stems, and many other herba- ceous plants; and further, that such products from infested districts have been moving throughout the period of corn borer infestation, with only minor restrictions, into the other New Eng- land states of Maine, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. "It appears necessary, thei-efore, to consider the advisability of quarantin- ing the states above named, in accord- ance with the Plant Quarantine Act of August 20, 1012 (37 Stat. 31.5), as amended by Act of Congress approved March 4, 1917 (39 Stat. 1134, 11C5), and of restricting or prohibiting the movement from these states, or from any infested districts determined there- in, of corn and broom corn, including all parts of the stalk, celery, green or string beans in the pod. beets with tops, spinach, rhubarb, oat and rye straw as such or when used as packing, cut flowers or entire plants of chrysanthe- mums, aster, cosmos, zinnia, hollyhock, also cut flowers or entire plants of gladiolus and dahlia, excepting the bulbs thereof, without stems, and other herbaceous plants. "Any person interested in the pro- posed quarantine may appear at the. above time and be heard either in per- son or by attorney." Brooklyn Botanic Garden Lectures. The Brooklyn botanic garden lias announced its spring course of lectures, which will be given at the garden. On Thursday afternoons, from February 19 to March 4, Professor Free will speak on "Plants in the home; how to grow them; practice in potting; mixing soils, making cuttings, etc." On Friday aft- ernoons, from March 11 to April 1. he 1920. The American Florist. 249 will have as his subject, •'PUinnlnt? tlie Gunlou," with snpffostioiis as to the arrimtjeinciit of IIowith Io sfiuro con- tinuous bloom; I'olur siliciiirs; plant- iBK of trues, shnib.s mid pliiiits to best udviintuKe; cropping plana to provide a .succession of vejretublea througliout the year. On Thtusday afternoons from April 8 to May li, Professor Gundersen will lecture on the "Flower (Jarden: How to Make the Most of It." Among the points discussed will be. improvement of the soil to Ket V)Ost results froln plantins: old-fiisliioneil llowers; annu- als; sinnmer beddint;: vines for screen- ins: unsinhtly objects; roso and .shrub growinj?, and lawn making. On Friday afternoons I'nmi M;ireli ."i to March 12(i. lie will delivei- four lecture.-! on "Plant Families, ' treating of the classification of the higher plants. On Saturday mornings from Febru- ary 14 to March -1. Dr. Olive will de- vote eiglit periods to lectures and dem- onstrations of "Bacteria in the Home." Morning lectures will begin at 11 o'clock, afternoon sessions at 1 o'clock. Edison on Short Hours. Requested to make a statement, on his seventy-third liirthday, February 11, Thomas A. l';dison wrote his own inter- view in his "spare time," which in part is as follows : "Today I am wondering what would have happened to me by now if 50 years ago, some Huent talker had con- verted me to the theory of the eight- hour day, and convinced me that It was not fair to my fellow workers to put forth my best efforts in my work. "I am glad that the eight-hour day had not been invented when I was a young man. If my life had been made up of eiglit-hour days, I do not believe I could have accomplished a great deal. "I am not against the eight-hour day, or any other thing that protects labor from exploitation at the hands of ruth- less employers, but it makes me sad to see young Americans shackle their abil- ities by blindly conforming to rules which force the industrious men to keep in step with the shirker. If these rules are carried to their logical conclusion, it would seem that they are likely to establish a rigid system of vocational classes which will make it difficult for a working man to improve his condi- tion and station in life by his own ef- forts. "I liave always felt that one of the principal reasons for American progress in the past has been that every man had a chance to become whatever he wanted to be. It used to be fashionable to be ambitious. The employe planned to become an employer, the imskilled man sought to become more skillful. A young man was not well thought of if he was not striving for a higher place In life. "There appears to have been a change in recent years. The present disposition is seemingly to say, in ef- fect : 'I am what I am and so I shall remain. I aspire to nothing better than my present job. I ask for nothing ex- cept larger wages and sliorter hours.' "I wonder if the time will ever come when the unions generally will teach their members how to be better work- men, and train the ablest and most am- bitious to become bosses and employ- ers? In other words, will the trade union grasp its opportunity to become a school of industrial and commercial training for its methbers — the poor man's college and a friendly rival of our technical institutes and schools of commerce? If that time ever does ar- rive, trade unionism will be one of the world's greatest forces in social prog- ress, and I think there will be a much better -understanding between capital and labor. "I hoiM? I may have enough birthdays to enable me to witness something of that kind." New York Kvening Mall. Pittsburgh, Pa. V.M.K.NTI.NK D.W VltS WITH CllRI.STMAS. The past week was the largest in volume of business that this district ever had with the exception of a Christ- mas or Easter, and some report it as large as Christmas week. The St. Val- entine's day demand, added to the reg- ular call for funerals, will make it a week long to l)e remembered. Some of the largo retail stores were working every night till midnight so as to be able to keep ug with their orders. With the exception of I'oses and carna- tions, there was a large increase in the supply that allowed the wholesale houses to take care of all their cus- tomers in fair shape, although there were no orders filled in full, and at least twice as much could have been handled without affecting prices. The call from out-of-town florists has been larger than ever, but it has been im- possible for the wliolesalers to book any now customers. American Beau- ties are off the market entirely, with the exception of a few poor shorts. Columbia, Premiers and Russell are arriving in the longer grades, but are not of as good quality as usual. The supply of short and medium i-oses of all varieties is very small, which makes it hard in making up funeral work. Carnations are improving slowly, and with a few bright days, the supply should double. Sweet peas have been the backbone of the market and have been arriving in large quantities, and while on the subject of sweet peas, let me say that the quality could not be improved upon. Paper White, jonquil and tulip receipts were heavy and helped out in filling orders. This mar- ket never used so many cut baby prim- roses as it did the past week; they came in by the thousands, but never had a chance to get into water, being sent out on orders at once. Easter lilies and callas are still in short sup- ply and mean big money. W'liite lilac and snapdragons are of fine quality and sell at sight. Other seasonable flow- ers arrivinp- include orchids, mignon- ette, yellow daisies, freesia, calendulas and forget-me-nots. Violets were the only flowers that were in oversupply for St. Valentine's day. NOTES. Mrs. E. A. Williams had one of the lirettiest valentine windows in town. It included combinations of spring flowers with fancy heart boxes and large bows of ribbon. It was impossilile for the McCallum Company to fill all orders booked for Primula malacoides, which they have been handling for one of their eastern growers. The A. W. Smith Flower Stores Co. has been working every night till twelve and one o'clock to enable the force to keep up with orders in funeral work. The Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. re- ports heavy cuts of roses and carna- tions, but the supply still runs far short of the demand. Randolph & McClements report fu- neral work so heavy that they did not have the time to woi-k on S.t. Valen- tine's day novelties. The McCallum Co. has opened a branch at 34-38 West Elizabeth street, Detroit, Mich., with Henry L. Blend in charge. The G. P. Weaklen Company reports great difficulty in obtaining enough stock to fill all their orders. John C. Harris, of Harris Brothers, is back on the job after two weeks' illness. M. Boston, Mass. nusi.NK.s.'j SBrs uicu mark. St. Valentine's day business was a record breaker, all stores reporting good sales with a heavy call for colon- ial ijou<|uets, violets, MigTion roses, sweet peas and i)ansies. There was also a heavy call for spring flowers and pot plants as well as pans of tu- lips, hyacinths and jonquils. Lilacs and azaleas sold well. Business for the past week has been good with a heavy calj for funeral desigrns and flow- ers. KOTES. H. B. Rupport, traveling representa- tive for Philip \j. Carbone, has re- turned from a successful trip and will leave soon to call on the trade in the middle west. At the store of Penn, the Florist, St. Valentine's day was the busiest in their history with a heavy call for violets, sweet peas and roses. William Nicholson has been laid up for four weeks with influenza. His stock is being handled in the meantime by William Hastings. John J. O'Brien is confined to his Jiome with inQuenz.a and the store is being ably looked after by his mana- ger, John T. Cooke. S. Gerard Smith has returned to the Carbone force, after a three-year cam- paign with the British army in India. Harry Ward is back at the market after an illness of two weeks. 9. K. G. Buffalo, N. y. ACTIVE DEMAND WITH UMITED StTPPLY. The past week has been one of con- tinuous change in weather which has made it hard to handle business prop- erly. Trade has been very active with a scarcity of flowers. Funeral work has been more than brisk. St. Valen- tine's day business was far in excess of last year. Bulbous stock, violets and carnations were the best sellers. Plants and arrangements were also popular. This occasion is now one that has to be considered in the same class with the Saturday before Easter. As the stormy weather made deliveries difficult, automobiles and extra boys were used to counteract as far as pos- sible delays caused by bad roads and street car service. NOTES. Edward Slattery, of ^^ . J. Palmer's staff, was in Ithaca last week attending the farmers' meeting at Cornell Uni- versity. Nearly all of the stores are handi- capped by having one or more of the employes laid up with the influenza. Bison. Baltimore. The monthly meeting of the florists' club was held February 9. President William F. Ekas gave lin interesting summary of the meeting of the direc- tors of the Society of American Flo- rists, this being the first at which this city was represented on the national board. The feature of the evening fol- lowed, when Dr. David Griffiths, of the United States department of agricul- ture, Washington, D. C, delivered an address on "Lily Culture in the United States." During the evening cigars were enjoyed by those present. Mrs. Charles Held has retired from business at 32 South Eutaw street and has taken up her residence at Round Bay on the Severn river, post oflSce address, Earleigh Heights, Anne Arun- del county, Md. New Orleans, La.- — T. D. Long, rep- resenting Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago, was a recent visitor, and reports greatly extended use of gladioli all through the south. 250 The American Florist. Feb. 21, San Francisco. GOOD ROSES VERY SCARCE. The scarcity of roses of all kinds still continues, with prices ruling high. There seems to be a shortage of high grade stock of all varieties with the possible exception of American Beau- ties. A great deal of the stock is being cut very tight to keep pace with the demand. There is a great surplus of daffodils, and only the best varieties and highest quality are bringing any- thing like remunerative returns. Free- sias are now in large supply and are in great demand for funeral work, which is unusually heavy. Carnations are now in full crop, and a very heavy supply is being received. They are selling out in great shape and are tak- ing the place of roses to a great extent. Small lots of tulips are coming in, prin- cipally yellow. They meet with ready favor. There are violets and then some. Sweet peas are quite plentiful and of excellent quality. Orchids, prin- cipally cattleyas, are in largo supply. The steady demand keeps prices firm. Fruit blossoms are beginning to arrive and are in great favor. There is a good supj)ly of pot cyclamens of the very finest quality. Cinerarias and primulas about complete the list of flowering plants with now and then a few white azaleas thrown in. NOTES. Eric James is sending in a fine lot of pot grown cyclamens from his green- houses at Elmhurst. His houses of pot grown roses for Easter all look to be in excellent condition and fully up to their usual high standard. H. Plath, of the Ferneries, says the plant trade this Easter promises to be a banner one. From the advance or- ders coming in, Boston ferns are going to be largely handled by the retailers. Louis Copliro says the MacRorie- McLaren Company has been busy with decorative and funeral work. Plant trade with this firm in their landscape department is said to be excellent. P. Vincent Matraia and Joseph Scat- ena, of the Art Floral Company, paid a visit to the various plant growers across the bay and placed many large orders for Easter plants this week. Albert O. Stein is very busy this week. He has several large decora- tions booked before Lent opens, which will require large quantities of flowers and plants. Chas. C. Navlet says that among all the newer roses, he finds Mme. Edward Herrlott and Los Angeles, the best sellers. He says funeral work is quite heavy. J. A. Axell is handhng a heavy sup- ply of daffodils from his growers. The .shipping demand is said to be strong for this flower from outside points. Luther Burbank's birthday celebra- tion, which occurs this month, will be observed in Santa, Rosa, his home town, on an elaborate scale this yea.r. JAMES T. LYNCH. heavy, with more than enough demand to care for any stock that might be available. Tulips and daffodils from local growers make a fine showing when compared with the southern ship- ments, and it is safe to predict that the middle of this month will see the out- side buying stopped. Pot offerings are still good sellers, and there is reason to believe that this type of sales will hold up to late heavy totals. The larger varieties of ferns have been in good call lately. Prumulas have not been holding up well of late, and retailers have been showing greater caution in purchasing large stocks of this flower. NOTES. One of the most elaborate funeral pieces turned out in some time, was prepared last week by the Woodlawn Flower Shop. Easter lilies, pink Seide- witz chrysanthemums, freesias, cattle- yas and asparagus were used on the base and arms of a cross standing more than seven feet from the floor. A number of shops had been forced to work short handed of late as the re- sult of complaints ranging from bad colds to light attacks of influenza. Among those kept at home were George Rosaia and P. J. Case, fi-om Rosaia Bros., and Fred J. Rowe, of McCoy's. flosaia Bros, have been featuring their own Ophelia roses of late, and this was easily the best stock in the city. A few good Wards and Colum- bias also came in from the same green- houses. Fancy baskets of vari-colored tulips have been used largely in the window displays of the Woodland Park Floral Company of late, and these have made an effective customer magnet. "Bob" Newcomb, representing the Burlington Willowware Company, called on the trade during the past week. He reports good business all along the Pacific coast. H. P. Anderson, of the University Floral Company, reports the largest business in corsages for the past week for some months. Kenney's Home of Flowers shows a steadily increasing transient business. H. M. Seattle, Wash. INCREASE IN SPRING FLOWERS WELCOMED. There is still a notable scarcity in general lines of stock, but the increase In spring flowers is to a great degree counteracting this, and the supply is about equal to the demand. Prices are being maintatJTred on all lines. Buyers have been active in lining themselves up with California shippers, and figure that thev will probably need more stock than will be available. Most local greenhouses report carnations and Ophelia roses off crop, so that really fine lots easily command a premmm. This has been especially true of Aviator carnations coming from Spokane, and Laddie, which several Portland growers are shipping. A few Ward roses, all of good quality, are reported, also some fine sweet peas and Illy of the valley. The supply of orchids has been fairly begun March 1, and an elTort made to have the work completed May 1. R. D. Albany, N. Y. CLUB MEETING. On account of a heavy snowfall and generally disagreeable weather the February meeting of the florists' club was postponed one week. At the meet- ing, which took place on the night of February 12, President Edward P. Tracey named a flower show commit- tee for the year as follows : E. P. Tracey, chairman, ex-officio; William Maver. Albert Jenkins, John A. Mur- nane, Jr., William Newport, Frederick A. Danker, Walter Olmstead, and Sam- uel Hanson. The club will have an Easter show on the night of March 26, to which growers and others in this secjtion will be asked to send exhibits for the benefit of the trade. Secretary Louis H. Schaefer was instructed to seek the co-operation of the growers and dealers to make the show a suc- cess. The club voted to subscribe $25 from the treasury to the national pub- licity fund of the Society of American Florists. One of the S. A. F. sign- boards, with the legend. "Say it With Flowers," has been ordered by the club. It may be set up at the nursery of Fred A. Danker, which Is on the much- traveled state highway between Albany and Schenectady, and in the tourist sea- son will be seen by thousands of auto- mobiles. Two applications received will be voteS upon at the March meeting. In preparing plans for the remodel- ing of the Directory hotel for a store and office building at Broadway and Steuben street, the architect, Walter H. Van Guysling, has been instructed to provide for a florist's shop at Steuben and James streets. The work will b6 Milwaukee, Wis, VALENTINE DAY MAKES GOOD SHOWING. The first event for the florists since New Year, namely St. Valentine's day, is past, and from report it came up to expectations with most of the trade. Owing to the mild weather since Febru- ary 1, many of the cut flowers, due some time ago, came in and made a creditable showing, especially in sweet peas, violets, calendulas and some of the bulbous stock, although the supply of roses and carnations did not come up to the demand. Extensive publicity in the daily press by the local florists' ad- vertising association, plus elaborate win- dow decorations, caused an early clean- up of cut flowers and flowering plants. The demand for stock for funeral work continued as brisk as the week previous, thus keeping the counters at the whole- salers cleaned up all the time, with orders for more on file. The mild spell as noted above, which began about February 1, came to an abrupt end St. Valentine's day, when the mercury dropped to eight below zero, thus ban- ishing hopes that the winter weather was practically over. FLOBJSTS' ADVERTISING ASS'N. The second annual meeting of the above organization, called for February 16, at the Republican House, was held but due to the severe weather, many of the growers and retailers could not attend, thus causing a lack of quorum. Nevertheless, the annual reports of the secretary and treasurer were read, and showed that the receipts, through the two per cent for buyers and one per cent from consignors, totaled nearly $11,500 for the past eleven months prior to February 1, 1920. Secretary Seal's report showed that overhead ex- pense amounted to eight per cent, thus giving the members 92 per cent of the receipts for advertising. Mr. Candee, advertising manager of the local Na- tional Enamel «& Stamping Co., gave a very interesting and instructive talk on advertising which embodied creative force, service, courtesy, and the duty to keep going in the off or dull season, as the demand for the different holi- days naturally takes care of Itself. Of- ficers who served in 1919, will hold over during 1920. A supper preceded the meeting. Thus far, the Miuwaukee plan of advertising lias proven more satisfactory than most members ex- pected, when they met in October, 1918, to organize the association. NOTES. The night watchman, aged 65 years, at the Humboldt avenue place of the Holton & Hunkel Co., was found dead with his hands grasping the handles of a wheelbarrow early on the morning of February 12. Death was due to a hemorrhage, according to the coroner. B'rom the position in which the body was found, it was evident that he stuck to his duties until he bled to death. Wm. C. Smith, of St. Louis, Mo., came to visit his sick mother, February 7, who is staying with her daughter, Mrs. H. V. Hunkel. Having worked here, he called on several of his former friends and acquaintances before leav- ing for home. The C. C. Pollworth Co. says that total sales for the week ending Febru- ary 14 were the best thus far this year, due to increased amount of stock moved at the prevailing high prices. Guy French, representing the Amer- ican Bulb Co., Chicago, called on the trade, February 11. E. H. Mazey, of Minneapolis, Minn., was in town, Feb- ruary 13. Gust Rusch & Co. report exception- ally good business for St. Valentine's day with a fair supply. E. O. 1920. The American Florist. 251 Trl-Clty Florists' Club. William Knees, Sr., and wife delight- fiilly enlerlaliioil the Tii-City Florists' flub lit their home in Moline, lU., fA the occasion of its February meeting. The majority of membei-s were present uud the gathering was an unusually pleasant and instructlvo one. The club Is becoming a veritable "booster'' and new members are admitted at each meeting. The discussion for the even- ing was on "Peonies," conducted by K. M. Rohlf, of Davenport, la., and left nothing to be added. Additional in- terest was given by the talks of two out-of-town guests, C. C. Pollworth, of Milwaukee, Wis., and Mr. Lambrecht, representing the Ove Gnatt Co., of \j& Porte, Ind. Officers for the ensuing year were nominated. L. Stapp and William Goes, as delegates of the club, sub- mitted a report of their endeavors at Des Moines to secure for Davenport the next annual Iowa state floral and horticultural show, and informed the club that Council Bluffs had secured the event. M. De Lascalle, of Davenport, has Invited the members and their ladies to convene with him for the March meet- ing at the Davenport Outing Club. At the close of the evening, an appe- tizing supper was served, interspersed with general and happy conversation. WM. Knees, Jr., Sec'y. OBITUARY. Nashville, Tenn. ST. valentine's DAT DEMAND TAKES ALL. The splendid demand for flowers which characterized St. Valentine's day was limited only by the supply avail- able. Buying began early in the day and the dealers soon saw that they would have all the business they could care for. Cut flowers were the fa- vorites and as soon as the supply was depleted the call began for plants. These were fairly plentiful, but they cleaned up easily. While prices ruled highj there were very good roses, espe- cially Russell and Columbia, varying from $6 to $10 per dozen and moving freely at those figures. While there were quite a few carnations, red were in limited supply. There were violets for which the local trade is indebted to the Chicago market. Sweet peas, local grown, were great favorites. Lily of the valley was limited but the price was so high that little of it was used. There was the usual call tor funeral work. The first and only real snow- storm of the season came February 14, but this was followed by bright sun- shine, which will help the flowering plants. Hyacinths and ionquils are now coming through their three-inch covering of snow and the early shrub- bery is putting out its under leaves. M. C. D. Frederlcton, N. B. This city has been visited by the most severe storm in 50 years. Green- house glass is covered with ice and snow almost a foot thick, which renders the interiors almost totally dark. The snow which fell for two days and two nights was followed by sleet which formed an 18-inch mass upon which a man could walk without breaking through but upon which it was prac- tically impossible for horses to rnqve about. As to flowers, the prohibitive prices are having a noticeable effect in the shortening demand. Collections are also slow. Life's necessities have also reached an unusually high level. Notwithstanding several weeks of un- usually severe weather, the coldest on record, and the recent storm, green- house stock was never in better condi- tion, cinerarias, primroses, cyclamens, azaleas and narcissi all showing fine form. Trade has been very dull, but the florists are an optimistic lot. J. B. Edward William Habermebl. In the years that have passed, the Philadelphia, Pa., trade has lost many who have been an honor to the pro- fession, most of whom haye been taken away after a long life of usefulness. The sudden death of Edward William Habermehl, however, in the midst of his activities, at the age of only 52, while in the prime of life, came as a great shock. In the midst of the busi- est season his firm had ever experi- enced, he was taken ill with influenza, considered at first a light attack, but which later developed into pneumonia, which, despite the best medical care, resulted in his death, February 10, after an illness of seven days. On ac- count of health regulations, the funeral, Saturday, February 14, was private, but attended by many in the trade whp also sent beautiiul tokens of flow- ers which completely filled the room. Mark Mills said — "In the death of Edward Habermehl, the trade has lost a valuable member, one of its best In- formed and skilled florists, an aggress- ive and progressive man who ther- oughly understood his business and was beloved by all who knew him." C. U. Llggit. — "I feel that the florist trade has lost one of its brightest ex- ponents, a taan who knew values and quality, shrewd, and yet absolutely fair in all his dealings. He had a most thorough knowledge of the business, and was a man of fine character." Robert Craig. — "Mr. Habermehl was the best judge and buyer of pot plants that I ever knew. He acquired a knowledge of the business from his father, to which he was continually adding in his larger experience. He was an. excellent judge of the market and believed in the expediency of plac- ing orders early. He was a most genial gentleman, and taken as he was In the prime of life, will be greatly missed by all who knew him." Edward Reid. — "Mr. Habermehl's death was a great shock to the trade. He was a credit to the profession, abso- lutely fair, and a man of the highest integrity. We would always exert our- selves to the utmost to get anything Ed. wanted. His place will be hard to fill." S. S. Pennock. — "Mr. Habermehl's sudden death in the prime of life is a grreat loss to the business. He was a man above the average. A close buyer, but always conscientious and fair, he knew plants and flowers and was an excellent judge of market conditions. We would always go out of oui- way to get scarce things for Habremehl's." A. M. Camjjbell. — "I believe Mr. Habermehl to have been the best all around florist in America, as his expe- rience from grower to decorator had given him such excellent opportunities. He was a splendid business man, a good buyer, always fair, and a gentle- man in every sense of the word." Harry I. Faust — "All my dealings tcith Mr. Habermehl have been of the most pleasant character. He was a. very intelligent buyer, knew values and was quick to make up his mind. The trade can ill afford to lose such well- versed men as Mr. Habermehl." K. The Late Edward William Habermehl. Mr. Habermehl was born to the busi- ness, being with his brothers, as most florists' sons are, a help to their father, J. J. Habermehl, who had quite a large greenhouse establishment at their pres- ent location, to which, on his death, they succeeded and founded the present firm of J. J. Habermehl's Sons, consist- ing of John and Edward Habermehl. As the business grew, they opened a branch store in the Bellevue-Stratford hotel, and la_ter, another in the Ritz- Carlton. They made a specialty of large decorations, which department was under the management of Edward, while John conducted the store. The business, under their careful manage- ment, has assumed great proportions, until it is now the largest of its kind in the country, the firm having nearly all the large fashionable balls and other social affairs of Philadelphia and neighboring cities. Edward Habermehl is survived by two brothers, John and Joseph, two sisters, Mrs. Chas. J. Clark and Mrs. John E. Marsden. and four daughters, Mrs. Clifford Shipley, Mrs. J. W. Den- nis, and the Misses Eleanor and Mary Habermehl. The loss of his only son by drowning, and the death of his wife a few years ago, were great blows to Mr. Habermehl. He was held in the highest esteem by all his bjisiness asso- ciates, a few expressions from whom follow : F. A. Haenselman. F. A. Haenselman. a well known florist of Boulder, Colo., proprietor of the Boulder Greenhouses in that city, passed away February 5. He was held in esteem in the community of which he had been a resident for a number of years. His son. Carl F. Haensel- man. has been appointed administrator of the estate and will continue the business under the name, Haenselman's U. of C. Flower Shop. Tewksbubt, Mass. — Harold A. Pat- ten, of Patten & Co.. has announced his candidacy for tax collector at the March election. Hamilton, Mont. — Benjamin Kress, of this city, has been elected president of the Montana State Hosticnltural So- ciety for 1920. Mt. VtaiNON, III. — Frank Heiderman. who for many years was engaged in the florist business in this city, died Feb- ruary 5, age 48 years. RusTON, La. — Mrs. C. W. Perkins, well-known florist of this place, has the sympathy of a large circle of friends in the death of her only daughter, after an illness of one year. Omaha, Neb. — George Richey and J. D. Creel, having disposed of their in- terests in the Kahler Pottery Co., the headquarters of the concern have been removed from this city to Louisville, Neb. 252 The American Florist. Feb. 21, TheMerican Florist Established 1885. Subscription. United States and Mexico, $1.60 a year; Canadii $:i.OO: Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $3.50. Wlien sending us cliange ol' address alwuy send tlie old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From tlie first issue The American Florist lias accepted only trade adveriisenients. Adveriisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if |)Ossible) as we go to press Wednesday. We uo not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVKR CONTENTS. Suggestions for plant growers 245 — Antirrhinums 245 — Verbenas 245 — Pelargonium^ 245 — Genistas (illus.) 246 The retail trade 246 ' — Next week in the flower shop 24G — Emergency preparedness 247 National publicity for flowers 248 New York spring show 248 Quarantine affecting garden plants 248 Brooklyn Botanic Garden lectures 249 Edison on short hours 240 Pittsburgh 249 Buffalo 249 Baltimore 249 San Francisco 250 Seattle 260 Milwaukee 250 Albany 250 Nashville 251 Tri-City Florists' Club 261 Predericton. N. B 261 Obituary 261 — Edward William Habermehl 251 — F. A. Haenselinan 251 Ammann resigns state secretaryship. ... 252 St. Valentine's day trade 262 Plant prohibition spells bankruptcy 252 Work only preventive of world crash... 262 Club meetings next week 252 Coming exhibitions ' 252 Kansas City 256 Chicago 268 Allied Floral Association 262 Detroit 263 Cincinnati 264 Cleveland 264 Miami, Fla 264 Philadelphia 266 New York 268 The seed trade 276 — California rainfall 276 . — ^Bean tariff proposed 276 . — Catalogues received 278 . — Sack ownership ruling 278 — Grass and clover seed prices 278 Columbus 282 ■Wichita, Kan 282 Market gardeners 284 . — Prices of indoor fruits aand vegetables 284 — Hotbeds and cold frames 284 — Cabbage yellows 284 — Vegetable markets 284 — Seed potato crop in Wisconsin 284 Th6 nursery trade 286 — "Manual of American Grape-Growing" 286 — Park superintendents' official journal. 286 ^Memorial tree plantines registration .. 286 German potash prices are six times those of 1915. TiNixjir. will be higher, the price of lead having' advanced to 8% cents. English estates, says the New Yoi-k Sun, are rapidly breaking up and Eng- lish g-entry disappearing luider war taxation. Vast tracts of land are being offered at avction in both England and Scotland by titled persons. A CONNECTING railroad to cost $20,- 000,000 to act as a clearing house for the freight cars of the half a dozen roads entering or passing through New York is proposed by the New York and New Jersey port commission to facilitate the handling of commei-ce to Boston, Phila- delphia and southern ports. TiTE Federal Horticultural Board proposes to quarantine certain garden plants and flowers in New York, Penn- sylvania and New England, exempting dahlia and gladiolus bulbs. The Illi- nois quarantine includes gladiolus bulbs, and we are wondering why the scientists differ on this point. RAij^KOAns say tlie strike, if any, will lop off superfluous hands employed under government control. Ammann Resigns State Secretaryship. J. p. Ammann. Edwardsville, 111., in view of the great amount of work in- volved in his position as secretary of the recently organized National Grow- ers' Association, after careful consid- eration, has tendered his resignation as secretary of the Illinois State Florists' Association to President William J. Hemljreiker, the same being accepted. President Hembreiker has named as Mr. Ammann's successor as secretary of the state organization, A. T. Hey, Maywood, who has accepted the ap- pointment. The oflicers of the associa- tion will meet shortly after Easter .-ind formulate plans for the coming year. St. Valentine's Day Trade. From all reports, St. Valentine's day business this year was most gratifying, the least enthusiastic saying it was fully as good as in former years, while in one city, at least, it assumed the pro- portions of a Christmas or Easter rush. In nearly every case, however, thei-e was a noticeable increase in sales as ocmpared with tliose of 1919, with few complaints over advanced prices. Gut stock being in limited supply, curtailed the volume of business, to the extent of available receipts and undoubtedly stimulated the demand for flowering plants. Most reports indicate a com- plete cleanup of everything appropriate for the occasion. Advertising, both national and local, played an impor- tant part in the general result, and in- dividual effort brought satisfactory returns. Plant Prohibition Spells Bankruptcy. February 11, 1920. Ed. Am'ebican FLORIST: This morning's mail brought a copy of a "Notice of Public Hearing to Con- sider the Advisability of Quarantining Asia, Japan, Philippine Islands and Oceania, on Account of Dangerous Plant Diseases and Insect Pests." Here is a cool announcement of a proposal to quarantine half the world, and the half of the world to which our gardens and greenhouses are principally indebted for their most valuable plants, and, moi-eover, the half of the world to which we may look for a continued increase to our collections. In view of Pl.Tnt Quarantine No. 37 now in opera- tion one may ask: Will raising the fence a little higher, make any differ- ence? One thing, it means that the lily bulbs of Japan and the Chinese sacred lilies will he banned just as azaleas and oilier plants are banned under the present quarantine act. The ol>ject supposed to be obtained by these qii.arantine acts is the exclusion of Iiests dangerous to vegetable growth of all kinds. This object is impossible of accomplishment in its entirety since such pests as are of a bacterial nature and otliers of fungoid origin may he disseminated by air currents, even as wns the germ of the recent influenza epidemic. Those of Insect character can travel on material other than liv- ing plants. Witness the corn-borer now alarming New England farmers, and the wood-borer found in American pack- ing cases, and about which Australia is just now agitated. The logical end of all such legislation is to cut off all international trade and intercourse. These quarantine acts will not effec- tively keep out disease. They will ac- complish no more in that direction than proper inspection at ports of import would do, and have done in the past. Panics are everywhere contagious. Tlie effect of the actions of the federal horticultural lioard is seen in recent hysterical legislation in Illinois. In view of this, and what is threatened in New Jersey, it behooves all those interested in horticulture, both trade and amateur alike, to pause a moment and consider the logical outcome. Fol- lowing the lead of the F. H. B., state will quarantine against state, then county against county, until finally it will lie impossible to move a plant from one's garden to that of a neighbor. The trade has the choice of two things; either to resist this pernicious legisla- tion with all its might, or wind up business -n'hile the winding up is possi- ble. The cry of quarantine measures assisting nurserymen and florists is mere camouflage. The bankruptcy court is where it leads to and, worse than this, it means not only the bankruptcy of the horticultural trade, but the bank- ruptcy of garden art in America. The same mail brought a Notice that the House had appropriated $239,000 for free seeds. Here is the secret of much legislation. Politics, pure and simple. The farmei-'s vote is neces- sary to the politician. Maybe the only way of injecting reasonable common- sense into the powers that be, is by bringing them to an appreciation of the value of the votes held by those who love flowers and gardens and cater to their needs. B. H. WILSON. Arnold Arboretum, Harvard University, Jamaica Plain, Mass. Work Only Preventive of World Crash. James Henry Thomas, general secre- tary of the National Union of Tlailway- men of England, said recently that the state of the world was such that unless something was done speedily a crash would come in which nobody would suffer more than workers. He stated that British v^forkmen must work one- quarter harder than before the war. French twice harder, and Germans 18 times harder. Clilb Meetings Next Week. (Secretaries of clubs and societies are re- fjuested to send notice of change in time, date and place of meetings.] BntTnlo, N. Y., February 24. 8:30 p. m.-— Bu.talo Florists' Club at General Electric building. William Legg, secretary. 889 West Delavan avenue, Buffalo. ITartforcl, Conn., Febrnary 87, 8 p. m. — Connecticut Horticultural Society at coun- ty building. Alfred Dixon, secretary, Wethersfield. Newport, R. I., February 36. 8 p. m;— Newport Horticultural Society at Music hall. Thames street. Fred P. Webber, sec- retary. NelvIUe. Seattle, Wash., February 28. — Florists' and Gardeners' Union No. 10.667 at I. O. C. T. liall, Virginia and Bowen streets. E. Popp, secretary. Fort Steilacoom. Wash. Wilmington, Del., February 2S, 8 p. m. — Vl'Umington Florists' Club at member's place of business. Koy G. Brinton, secre- tary, Wilmington. Coming Exhibitions. [Secretaries are requested to supply any omissions from this list and to correct any dates that have been altered since the last advices.] March 15-32, 1920, New York. — Flower show of the New York Florists' Club at Grand Central Palace. John Young, secre- tary. 1170 Broadway, New York. March 34-28, 1920, Boston, Mass. — Exhi- bition of orchids and other plants of the Maiisachusetts Horticultural Society at Horticultural hall. William T. Rich, secre- tary, Horticultural hall Boston. 1920. The American Florist. 253 Wants, For Sale, Etc. Small Type. 12 Cents Per Lint, Each Insertion. Display, SI. 50 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. ' U'horo Hn»\ver» lire tohi' maileil from thlsolllce eoclo&u lU cents ex tra u> cover posture, etc. Situation Wanted — By an all around grower, single, 20 years' experience. Addre.ss Key 4.%«, o. '« American FlorlHt. Situation Wonted — Traveling repre- sentative with long experience in horti- cultural lines is open to engagement. Stale terms. Address Key 4«3, Care American Florist. Situation Wanted — As garden su- perintendent in private establishment; 18 years' experience in ail branches; excellent testimonials; state wages^ etc.. In first letter. E. Batchelor, 947 Marion Place, Akron, Ohio. Situation Wanted' — As gardener on private place; experienced in all branches; excellent testimonials. When writing state wages, etc. Address F. A. Steward, 29 Northampton Road, Amherst, Mass. sittiiitiou Wanted — As head gardener or ^■'^>l rintcndent of private place or In.stnunoii. Middle aged; Scotch; best of references as to character, habits and ability. Understand all branches of gardening; well up in landscape work. Please state salary; no ob- jections to distance. Address Key 4>il, Care American Florist. Situation Wanted — As superintendent and working foreman in large private country home by middle aged man; at present in position. Four in family. Over 20 years experience in all branches of horticulture, floriculture and landscape gardening. Best of references. Please state salary, etc., in first letter. Address. Key 405, Care American Florist. Situation Wanted — As a grower of carnations, chrysanthemums, lilies, cyclamen, begonias, etc., in a first-class florist establishment. Good wages and steady position only. 24 years practical experience in all lines of the trade and fully capable of taking charge; middle aged, single. In answering please state full particulars in regards to wages, etc. Address Key 402, Care American Florist. Help Wanted — A practical florist; permanent position. Address The RiTcrview Cemetery Co., 33rd and Market Sts. Wilmington, Del, Help Wanted — Florist for greenhouse and landscaping; new place. Will pay 45c per hour and better. South Side Nursery, Henry Gerstenkorn, Mgr.. H. R. 0, Decatur, 111. Help Wanted Married man who understands growing orna- mental nursery stock; also married man for propa- gating ornamentiil nursery stock. Opportunity for advancement in either position. State a^e, experience, salary expected, etc.. in first letter. Key 459, care American Florist. Help Wanted Gardeoer for country place on Fox River near Elgin, 111. ; flrst-class, all-year position, six-room house, to one who thoroughly understands flowers and vegetables. Address, stating references and experience. JOHN F. JELKE 769 So. Washtenaw Ave., CHICAGO SITUZITIOM WANTED Expert Saleslady, Designer, Etc., Is desirous of st'curing a posUion in an up-to- date ('hic)igo retail store. Salary expected. $25 per week, with chance for advancement. Key 458, care American Florist. Situation Wanted as traveling representative; 20 years experience in horticultural lines. Correspondence confidential. Key 460, care American Florist. Seed Salesman Wanted llllllllllllllllllllNinillllllllilllllllllllllllllllMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIII For Road Work Exclusively iiiiiiiiiiiilliiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiuiuiiui 1 have a position with real opportunities for right man. Give full information about yourself in first letter. WALTER S. SCHELL Quality Seeds 13071309 Market Street, HARRISBURG, PA. FOR SALE Onaccounlofother interests will sell florist and seed business, established overSO years, practical- ly for the cost of llxtures; a good opportunity for A live man or Indy ; in New Jersey, close to New York City. Correspondefice solicited. Address Key 464, care American Florist. mmmmmmmmm OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels B Actual sizo of leaf 2% s5!4 tnclie» ^ FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors v feuTumed paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. g in red. Prices: Per 500,^.35; per 1000, g $5.00. Samples on request. Electrool g leaf, postpaid, $2.00. Cash with order. I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. B W 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO | ^■Arfl^^^^^M ■-'-•-■'•'■-''-■-■-■-*- '-^ For ^ale $50,000 buys a modern carnation range near Chicago, including fine residence and several acres of land. Possession now or in the spring. $10,000 cash and balance on easy terms. Address Key 446, care American Florist. ! PLANT STOCK I $ OF ALL KINDS I Needed Promptly % I TO FILL THE I VACANT BENCHES % CLEARED OF CHRYSANTHEMUMS AND HOLIDAY PLANTS I MAIL YOUR AD TODAY AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago r V "i" ■*' '4' '4' 'i *V w i V 4 T "4 TTT1F 254 The Americai^/ Florist. Feb. 21, Prepared Foliages The Florists' "FIRST AID" when cut flowers are scarce and high priced Cycas Leaves GNATT*S PREPARED FOLIAGES have stood the test for years and are now in greater demand than ever before. Send us a trial order and be convinced. Per 100 Per 100 8 to 12 $3.80 24 to 28 $ 7.40 12 to 16 4.10 28 to 32 9 80 16 to 20 5.10 32 to 36 10.75 Pliable, Non-Curling / 20 to 24 6.25 36 to 40 13 50 40 to 44 17.00 Per carton $ 1.60 each 10 carton lots 1.50 " 26 carton lots 1.35 " 100 1b cases 20.00 " Magnolia Leaves GNATT'S "QUEEN QUAIITY" BRAND Non-mouldy— Flexible— Uniform Size / 50 lb. case 11.00 COLORS: BROWN, GREEN, PURPLE \ 25 lb. case 6.00 PREPARED EVERGREEN or LYCOPODIUM, per carton of 10 lbs $3.60 each I Grey Tinted— The new soft pliable grade. Only satisfactory substitute for statice. per lb. , ■-^ $1.00; 10 lb. lots 86c per lb. ■f II Gaelic Dyed RUSCUS— Red, purple, blue or green. Finest quality per lb. , $1.26; ■^••''^^^*"*^ 10 lb. lots, $1.15 per lb L Green Painted RuSCUS— Soft, pliable, freshly prepared, per lb., 7Bc; 10 lb. lots, 70c per lb. THE OVE QNATT CO., mc Preservers of Natural Foliages. I ^ X^f\t*'i'^ ft^/4 Manufacturers of Baslcets and Florists' Supplies. M-^CL iKJlL-Cj 1 11 CI* Zenke's Compound Plant Insecticide A Liquid Contact Insecticide for White Fly, Mealy Bug, Scales, Red Spider, Leaf Roller and others. Also Effective Against Their Eggs and Deposits. I^^a^d "Wli^aLt XJ«sor«s Saiy PAUL SCHRAMM & SON. Wholesale Growers of Cat Flowers The Excell Labobatories. 115 E. South Water Street. Chicago, Ills : -Ulinslou Heights, Ills.. Nov. 13, 1919. Dear Sirs:— Have useO your "Zenke's Compound Plant Insecticide'" for Red Spider, which I have been troubled will], and find thatit has done wonders. Will advise other llorists whom 1 meet occasionally of its wonderful power in d.mig a«av with that pest (Red Spider) and also other insects. Would like to have you seud me at once, by ex press. one gallon of "Zenke's Liquid Fungicide" which 1 am going to try out for Mildew. Yours very truly, P.\UL .SCIIR.VMM A- SO.N. One Gal. Makes from 20 to 35 Gals, of Spraying Solution. Price, $1.50 per Gal. -n_-- K?,-,,^,^.!! ■ «l«,«vMr«4.#vMS^^c2 Manufacturers of Horticultural Specialties, ■ ne DXC6II La DOralOrieS^ 115 East South Water St„ Dept.A, Chicago, 111. ORDER TODAY from following Supply Houses or direct F. O. B. Chicago: BOSTON. MASS. KANSAS CITY, MO. Henrv M. Robinson & Co., Inc., AVhoIes.ile Florists. H. Knslk & Co., Wholesale Dealers in Cnt Flowers. No. 2 Winthrop Square. 1016-18 McGee Street. r-Hin»nn MILWAUKEE, WIS. I. 1 i„ .. II ..„ f„ i^tm^Auu. Holton & Hunliel Co., Wholesalers. 462 Mlltvankee St. IWblmann Hios to. e<.-,4 E Handolnh St. c. C. PolUvorth Co., Everything In Florists* Supplies. , „ „ _.,, ., CINCINNATI. OHIO. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. J. M. McCuUongh's Sons Co., Seedsmen, 316 Walnut St. rj^^ Brothers. Wholesale Florists, 218 N. Fifth St. CIjEVELAlVDi OmO, IVEW VORK CITY Cleveland Plant & Flower Co.. 207 High Street. ^Vm. M. Hunt * Co.. Seeds. Bulbs akd Garden Supplies, DALLAS. TEX. 148 Chambers St. I.nng Floral and Xursery Co., 1214 Main St. PHILADELPHIA. PA. DENVER, COLO. Henry F. Michell Co., Seedsmen 518 Market Street. The Colorado Seed Co., Bulbs, Seeds and Supplies. PITTSBURGH. PA. 1515 Champa St. Scoble * Parker Co., Seeds * Implements, 507 Liberty Av. DETROIT. MICH. g,j, loiIIS MO Michigan Cut Power Exchange, 264-266 Randolph St. gt. Louis Wholesaje Cut Flowed Co.,' 1410 Pine St. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. ST. PAUL. MINN. Smith & Young Co., Wholesale Florists. 228 E. Ohio. O. R. Eckhardt Co., Cut Flowers. 31S Minnesota St. 1920. The American Florist. 255 Large Flowering Cannes IN THE "BETTER" VARIETIES Fine 2 to 3 eye, plump, dormant roots, true to name KlSi. Ill MIIKKT. Mo»t pupulitr of nit. Bronze Ifuf. oranK'- Mcarl.'t flower. I'.T liift I'.r llldn is.ou :fiir>.0() IVKI.I.OW III .MItKltT. Sport of Kinff Humbert, with greon follaKe, flower vflli^w, spotted red. r, r 1(10 Tor inno nil. no $40.00 riKKUIKD. Very large scarlet flowers borne well above follase. Por 100 Per 1000 »8.00 $75.00 111 N(i.\KI.\. Larpe trusses of beautiful rose-pink flowers, pink varieties. Pi-r 100 »4..'>0 one of best Per 1000 »40.00 CKHISON \M> Sl'.VKI.KT .\. iCOHVIK.K Don. itich V.lvi-i.v Red, Kieen foliage, 5 feet $0.60 BEAI'TK rOITKVINK (^rl>n.s 70 100 $:<.oo 3.!)« 3.50 :i.oo :<.oo :!.oo :!.50 K.Ofl 4.00 4.50 :i.oo 3.00 4..-)0 1000 $25.00 30.00 30.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 35.00 75.00 35.00 10.00 25.00 25.00 40.00 I.OIHSI.VN.'V Hriglit Scarlet, green foliage. 7 METEOR Scarlet, green foliage. 4 '^ feet PENNSYLVANIA Vermilion Scarlet, green foli;ige. S fi-et 60 PII.I.AR OF FIRE Brilliant Red. green f.iliage. G feet .50 WINTZER'S COLOSS.VI. Bright Scarlet, green foliage. 5 feet .70 PINK FLOWERED VARIETIES HUNG.\RI.\ Doz. 100 1000 Rich Oeranium Pink, green foliage. :i>i feet $0.70 $4. .50 $40.00 MRS. AI,1-KED CON.\KD We have the Genuine Variety. Bewsire of llieap Substitutes. Salmon Pink, green foliage, 4 feet 1.15 X.OO 75.00 ROSEA GIGANTEA Ricli Rose Pink, green foliage, SVj feet 85. O.Oi) 55.00 VENUS Rose Pink, green foliage, 4 feet... .65 .4.00 35.00 WHITE FLOWERED V.\RIKTY. .>IONT BLANC Doz. 100 1000 Almost White, green foliage. 3 \2 feet $0.70 $4.50 $40.00 Prices on Cannas are subject to YELLOW FLOWERED V.VRIETIES. AUSTRL\ Doz. 100 1000 Lemon Chrome, spotted red. green foliage, 5 feet $0.50 $3.(HI $25.00 K.\TE F. DEEMER Oriole Yellow, turkey red at base. 4 feet (iO 3.50 30.00 GLADIATOR Deep Yellow, dotted red. green foli- age, 4 ^4 feet 60 3„50 30.00 GUST.AV GUMPER The Ideal Yellow variety, green foli- age, 3 % feet «o 3..VI 30.00 GOLDEN GATE Yellow and Red. green foliag*', 1 feet -j feet GO RED AND YELLOW FLOWERED ^■ARlETIES. MME. CROZY Doz. Scarlet, with Orange Yellow border, green foliage, 3 feet $0.60 PANAMA Ricli Orange, red bordered, with a broad edge of golden yellow. 5 feet 75 5..50 QUEEN CHARLOTTE Rich Pomegranate. red bordered with golden yellow. 3 V6 feet 05 SOUY.DE A CROZY Crimson, with gold band. 4 feet.. .65 BRONZE LEAF V.\RIETIES. EG.4NDALE Doz. Currant Red. bronze foliage. 4 feet. $0.60 D.VVID H.4RU3I Red, . dark bronze foliage, 3 ^j2 feet .60 KING HUT»IBERT Scarlet, Bronze foliage, 4 V4 feet.. .75 WYOMING Orange Chrome, bronze foliage. 6 Vj feet 65 discount for cash with order. 3.. 50 30.00 4.50 40.00 3.00 25.00 3.50 30.00 UETII 100 1000 $3.50 $30.00 4.00 35.00 4.00 35.00 100 $3.50 1000 $30.00 3.50 30.00 5.00 45.00 4.00 35.00 DAHLIAS DECORATIVE DAHLIAS. Delice. Soft Pink. Lockenkoff. Yellow. Nymphaea. Shrimp Pink, tinted lighter. Morning Ray. Deep Bronze, long steins. Mrs. Winters, Pure ^Vhite, very large. Grand Duke Alexis. Pure White. Souvenir de Gustave Doazon, Orange Red grown. Jeanne Charmet. Pink, lilac edge, white center, yellow gin, long stem. Helene Chavet. Large Waxy White. JLyndhurst, Bright Scarlet, very free bloomer. Undivided field clumps (or March shipment Note: The high class varieties offered below have been grown for several years to produce cut flowers for one of our largest markets and are only offered now because of the large increase of roots that have' been obtained during that time. largest flower mar- POMPON DAHLIAS. Catherine. Bright Yellow, full and fine. Fascination. Pink and Lavender, sometimes a blotch of Purity, Fine Pure White. Mars. Scarlet. SINGLE DAHLIAS. White Century. Red Century. Big Chief, Red. SHOW AND FANCY DAHLIAS. Stradella, Deep Purple Crimson, long stems, fine. Queen of Yellows, Deep Yellow. Queen Victoria, or Mary D. Hallock, Canary Yellow. Mrs. Stancomp, Salmon and Pink. Pink Magento, Extra Free Bloomer. Wm. Garrett. Cardinal Red. C.\CTUS DAHLIAS. Dainty, Lemon Yellow, tips of petals golden, base rose; should be in every collection. Delight. Pale Pink, yellow center, large. Mrs. F. Grinsted, Deep Rich Crimson. Green's White, Pui-e White. Britannia. Soft Salmon Pink. Libelle. Clear Magenta, an extra fine variety. Wm. Treseder. White Shaded Pink Mrs. Murray Ind, Bright Rose. Genista, Amber, shaded to golden yellow. Ida. Deep Clear Yellow, very early large. Fred Cobbold. Bright Crimson, large and free. Danthe. Salmon. Prices: Per doz.. $2.00; per 100. $16.00; per 1000. $125 i^' Write for full A. HENDERSON & CO., Price list of Spring Bulbs 166 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO 256 The American Florist, Feh. 21, ' L » ^ ' ^ 'i . '' . '' ^ - l ' ^ ' i ''.^'.'.'.-'.'.'.'.'-''-'-'-'-'^'-.'-'-''-'.'-.'^^^^^ 7i Announcement WE HAVE JUST OPENED A Branch Wholesale House At DETROIT, MICH. 34-38 West Elizabeth St. For the convenience of our Customers, Wholesaling Cut Flowers, Supplies, and Everything for the Florist. HENRY L. BLEND, in ciiarge Consignments of the BEST GRADES of CUT FLOWERS Solicited. THE McCALLLM CO., PITTSBIGH, PA. ^ ^ ^ iiimmiimuiiiiiiiiiniiiiininiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiniiiiininiuMiiuiiiiiiiiiuiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiunuuiiiuuMmmumuiuunaiinniiumiiiiiiiurouniiiiHumim^^ For Florists' Supplios, Baskets, Chiffons and St. Valentine Novelties PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., m-m sne.it si., Piitsburgh, Pa. IIIW I II'FMriHT rtTmnnimmnmftnflirr—fT «miitm»t»tiimmmitniiiiitinmiiiiinmiiitiitiitt tinimiitimiimiimiiiin imtinin.iiiittimimii t t I t iiiitiiit niitiniimiiiiitiliiiililllin mininnniiiti Kansas City, Mo. FIEM PRICES RUt-E LIMITED SUPPLY. Stock is none too plentiful, althougli an increase was noted wliich helped tide over the demand for St. Valen- tine's day. Carnations and sweet peas were the most available items. Roses are still short of requirements. Vio- lets are none too good. Jonquils and daffodils were in good supply and were welcome additions. Calendulas are show- ing better quality than in former years. Freesias are also numerous and are carrying the highest prices ever known. Snapdragons also bring fancy figures. Pot plants are plentiful and are quick sellers. NOTES. Samuel Murray had the best St. Val- entine's day business on record. Al- though prices were higher than in any previous year, no complaint was of- fered, and the large number of orders were easily handled at this establish- ment. The Peterson Floral Co. has been having excellent business, to meet which, good sweet peas, carnations, primroses and cyclamens were avail- able. Comprising the largest assortraentof Florist Uoxes obtainable. The Arnold Florist Box stock has been purchased by the Lindley Company, Wrile as for prios. GEO. L. HOOPIS, New York Representative, 601 W. 144th St. A. V. Z. JENNINGS, Chicago Representative, 20 E. Jackson Blvd. LINDLEY BOXES ARNOLD BOXES Lindley Flower Box Company, onaiity box Makers. Marion, Indiana Mention the American Florist when writino A. Newell had the largest St. Valen- tine's day business in his history, with every order delivered on time. Funeral orders have also been numerous. The Rosery has been enjoying an excellent trade, especially in corsages, novelty baskets and pot plants. The Knehurst Gardens Co., while experiencing a shortage in cut stock, had a good run on pot plants. W. J. Barnes reports splendid St. Valentine's day sales with a heavy de- mand for funeral work. H. Kusik reports a decided shortage in cut flowers, with heavy calls foif artificial material. The W. Li. Rock Flower Co. recorded the biggest week of the year. T. J. Noll & Co. report supply far be- low their needs. E. J. B. Attleboro, Mass. — Howard W. Vose, who conducted a florist establishment here for the past eight years, died Jan- uary 28. MoLiNE. III. — Raymond DeRycke has purchased the range of Ekstam Bros., on Tenth avenue, and will conduct it In future under the name of the Sunnyside Greenhouses & Nursery. 1920. The American Florist. 257 Dt?PPt?'^ r^ANNA^ "^^^^ season we harvested the finest and larg- rVLL-lA O V>/lliii/10 est crop of Cannes that we have evcrgrown. KING HUMBERT And all the otlior Rood varldloa you ahuuhl hiiv'i- ar"' included in our list and the roots are heavy and flrm. TKICKH. The prlceti quott'd nre for doriiuuit ruotH. wliirli can UHunlly be Hupplied until about the llrHt of April, after which pot ploiitH will be Kent nut iiiul In whirh the udvunoe In prlre will be un f^dlowN: All vurietieN lifted at $7.U0 or lenH per 100 will be HUpplU'd In put phinlN at 4*>^-00 p«T KlU or :^7(I.U(> ptT lUUd, and on varlelieH liHted above $7.U0 per 100 (here will be no chunKe in price between dornuint roolH and pot plantN. AM. IIAVK tiKKKN KOMAGK V M.KSS OTIIKKWISK srEC'IMKU. TWELVE SPECIAL VARIETIES •Carmine Beauty. Poop brlKht pariiiine ilowera fr<-ely produced liipii above the heavy dark-green foliage which has a narrow red mar- gin 4Vi ft.. 16 cts. each; $1.(S0 per doz. ; ¥10.00 per 100; $90.00 per lOon. Cheerfulness. No more appropriate name could be given to this brllliiint novelty. Its beautiful bright (ire-rod or deep orange flow- ers appear early and continue without interruption until frnst. Adil to th'^ prevailing color a golden border and center with each petal flaked carmine-crimson and you may form some conception of this fascinating variety. 3>^ ft. 10 ots. each; 85 ots. per doz.; $0.00 per 100: $50.00 per 1.000. City of I'ortland. A wonderful bright rosy -pink, much deeper In color than Mrs. Alfred Conard or Hungaria; a free-flowering. vigorou.s pruwer. '.Wz ft. 20 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Fairy Queen. The dwarf, compact plants of thla distinct novelty are covered with flowers from spring until fall. The plant rarely ex- ceeds .T feet in height. The flowers, of a clear rose-pink, are of medium size, good substance and borne upright on stout stems in great abundance. Each flower has a distinct cream-colored border. We believe Fairy Queen will become one of the very popular Cannas. 00 ots. each; $6.00 per doz.; $60.00 per 100. Fins of Truce. A large-flowered, creamy white with faint pink dots on each petal. The general effect Is white. Not as white nor as tall as Eureka, but quite distinct and valuable. 4 ft. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. ; $20.00 per 100. ■Golden Eag^le. A wonderful clear golden-yellow of free, upright growth. The flowers are produced in large clusters well above tlie foliage. 4 ft. 36c. each; $3.50 per doz.; $20.00 r^^r 100. Ilurnioiiy. tJi.jii .lusters of good-slzed, well-formed Geranium red flowt-rs are arrantjed on good stems In sucli a manner as to give the trusses an almost globular appearance. 3V6 fU 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. I'oeahnntas (Bronze- leaved Olympic). Large oriental-red flowers borne on firm upright stems, just high enough above the foliage to show the entire head. The foliage Is a dark bronze-green with emerald shadings; the ribs a darker bronze. 4 ft. 20 cts, each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. I'oppy. Intense poppy-red. Large perfect florets in good trusses over greenish-bronzy foliage. Rich nnd effective. B ft. 20 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $10,00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. Remarkable. This effective bronze-leaved variety stands out boldly among other sorts, not only on account of its height (6 ft.), but because of the beautiful scarlet -carmine trusses of bloom sur- mounting the rich green-bronze foliage. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. Surprise, The brightest red Canna we have. It surpasses in bril- liancy such popular varieties as Meteor and Lafayette and pro- duces its great trusses with equal freedom. 4 to 5 ft. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. The President. When the Canna Firebird was introduced its Im- mense florets and bright red color immediately insured its popu- larity. In offering The President we may best describe It as possessing all the good qualities, of Firebird enhanced by extra- ordinary vigor and perfect heaithy foliage. It grows to a height of 5 ft. and produces its immense trusses of giant florets in great profusion. The most sensational introduction of recent years. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. DREER'S SELECT CANMAS new varieties. \i s. 100 1000 50 60 $3 60 3 50 $30 00 30 00 60 00 60 3 50 7 00 3 60 SO 00 60 00 80 00 60 4 00 30 00 00 75 7 00 5 00 (iO 00 40 00 50 3 50 30 00 50 3 50 30 00 2 00 15 00 126 00 50 86 6 00 3 50 6 00 Including many comparatively Doz, Allemania (Orchid Flowered). Salmon with golden markings ; 5 ft $0 50 Alphonse Bouvier. Brilliant crimson: 6 ft Austria (Orchid Flowered). Large, pure canary- yellow with reddish dots In center of upper petals; 5 ft Beacon. Rich cardinal-red 3 1^ ft Brilliant. Rich yellow with 2 red petals; 3i^ ft. Cloth of Gold (Dreer's). Very free flowering, golden yellow; 3 ft Dazzler. One of the best, deep fire-red, very free; 3»^ ft Oragron, Very rich dark, ox-blood red; 3 ft.... Dr. E, Ackerknecht. Carmine lake, suffused with deep carmine, bronze foliage; 4 ft Duke of Marlboro. An attractive deep brilliant crimson ; 4 ft Eureka. The best white for massing, very free and of flne habit; 4% ft Fanal. An intense, fiery cinnabar-red. an ideal grower holding Its flowers well above the foliage, one of the best bedders; 4 ft Favorite. This is the best red spotted yellow Canna yet introduced. The color is a rich, deep golden-yellow, the flowers are produced on strong stems well above the foliage; 5 ft. Feuemieer. Brilliant fiery-scarlet; 4 ft Firebird (Olseau de Feu). A remarkable variety perfectly formed florets, 7 to 8 inches across, of a brilliant cardinal-red; 4 ft Gaiety, Reddish-orange mottled with carmine and edged with yellow. The tongue Is yellow and densely spotted with carmine: 4'^ ft Garam. Very large bright carmine-red flowers, freely produced ; 3 V^ to 4 feet General Merkel. Scarlet suffused with orange, base and edge of flower marbled with golden- yellow; 4 ft Gladiator. Deep yellow freely dotted with red. a popular bedder; 4 % ft. ... Goethe. Very attractive. Bright deep orange flowers of a very penetrating shade; 4^2 ft.. Goldbird, (Oiseau d'Or.) This is the yellow companion to Firebird ; the immense soft canary-yellow flowers are of good substance; 4% ft Golden Gate. Yellow and red ; 4 ft Hungaria. Flowers large, in good-sized trusses freely produced. The color is a beautiful rose-pinK; 3',^ ft Italia (Orchid Flowered). Bright orange-scarlet with broad golden-yellow border; 6 ft J. D. Eisele. Vermilion scarlet overlaid with orange, good bedder; 4% ft Jane Addams. Color a deep rich yellow with a touch of red at the throat; a clean, vigorous grower of upright habit; 4^ ft Kins: Hnnibert (Orchid Flowered). The most popular Canna. Great orange-scarlet flowers surmount the vigorous dark bronze foliage throughout the season; 5 ft Lafayette. In some respects resembles the vari- ety "Meteor" but the flowers are not quite aa dark, stands more erect and the plant grows taller; 5 ft La France. Deep carmine-pink; ^^2, ft Lahneck. A free grower. The color is rose with lines and shadings of scarlet carmine hues, a narrow golden border adds to its beauty; 4 ft. Louis Reverchon. A splendid bedder, large cochineal-red flowers; 4^6 ft Maid of Orleans. Rich cream ground, mottled and shaded soft pink; 4 ft HENRY A. DREER, 50 50 00 30 00 50 00 1 50 10 00 90 00 50 3 60 30 00 50 3 SO 30 00 50 3 60 30 00 60 3 60 30 00 85 60 6 00 4 00 60 00 30 00 85 6 00 50 00 60 3 60 30 00 60 4 00 35 00 5 00 40 00 75 5 00 45 00 7 00 8 00 60 00 -0 00 86 6 00 60 00 60 4 00 35 00 60 4 00 30 00 w hich we can offer in quantity at popular prices. Doz. Mrs. Alfred Conard, One of the very best cannas in commerce today. The large exquisite shaded salmon-pinlc flower.'^ are produced in great abundance on robust upright plants; 4 ft....$l 75 Mrs. Knrl Kelse.v. (Orchid Flowered). Orange- scarlet, suffused and striped with yellow; 5 ft. Mrs, Woodrow Wilson, A rich but soft crimson- pink, with very large flowers, a robust grower and free bloomer; 4 ft % Olympic, Rich Oriental-red, shading lighter to the centre and dappled carmine. The individ- ual florets and trusses are very large and of e.xcellent form. 5 feet Orange Bedder, One of our own introductions and unquestionably the best of its color, a particularly bright orange with just sufficient scarlet infusion to intensify the dazzling mass of color: very free flowering. Awarded a cer- tiflcate of merit by the S. A. P. & O. H. at New York, August. 1917; 6 ft Panama. The color and markings of this splen- did Canna . are unusual; the rich orange-red face of the petals is bordered with a broad edge of golden-yellow; B ft Pennsylvania, Vermilion-scarlet overlaid with orange; 5 ft Philadelphia^ Rich deep red ; 4 ft Queen Charlotte, Rich pomegranate red bor- dered with golden-yellow; 3 ft Rosea Gigantea, T..arge flowers, borne in such abundance that the mass of color is amazing. A deep rich rose, almost a coral-carmine; 4 ft. 1 Salmon Queen, Rosy salmon-scarlet; blending to a rosy carmine towards the center, a very effective bedder; 5 ft Scharfenstein, The beautifully formed, large round florets are produced in compact but graceful trusses. The color is a unique light red salmon with orange and carmine suf- fusions that forms a most attractive addition to the range of colors found in Cannas; 5 ft. Sohopenhaner, A rich brilliant red with yellow throat. Very free; 3 ft Souv. de F, Langle, Very distinct orange-red color, edged with gold; 4*A ft Superb, Deep salmon, bronze foliage; 4% ft... The Gem, An entirely distinct spotted variety. The immense trusses of flowers are borne on upright branching stems well above the fo- liage, and are of deep cream or straw-yellow, spotted with deep carmine; AVz ft 1 Uhlberg, Entirely distinct, of a soft rosy-car- mine; the throat of the flower is of a creamy- yellow: and the edges of the petals are also pale yellow: 3 ft Venus. Flowers of fair size, of a soft rosy pink with a pretty mottled border of creamy-yel- low; 314 ft West Virginia, Intense rich crimson-scarlet with golden edge; 3 ft Wlntzer's Colossal (Orchid Flowered), The largest flowered Canna. The florets often measure eight inches across and are of a bright scarlet: 5 ft William Bates. A splendid free flowering yel- low of good size: 5 ft 1 Wyoming (Orchid Flowered). Massive orange flowers which make a strong contrast with Its rich bronze foliage; 6 ft • Yellow King Ilnmbert (Orchid Flowered). A sport from King Humbert in which the foliage Is green and the flowers yellow with red spots. Very attractive 714-716 Chestnut St. 100 1000 $12 00 $100 00 3 50 30 00 00 15 00 85 6 00 50 00 5 00 40 00 60 85 35 85 85 76 76 4 00 85 00 3 50 30 00 4 00 36 00 6 00 50 00 8 00 70 00 6 00 50 00 6 00 60 00 6 00 40 00 5 00 40 00 4 00 35 00 60 10 00 90 00 60 75 60 75 50 4 00 36 00 6 00 40 00 3 50 30 00 5 00 45 00 10 00 90 00 60 3 50 30.00 75 5 00 45,00 The Above Prices Are Intended for the Trade Only, Philadelphia, Pa. 258 The American Florist. Feb. 21, Increase in Rose Supply A larger supply of roses is in sight, though the very severe cold wave of the first part of the week set back the cut of roses considerably, still as more moderate weather is experienced, a larger cut is sure to become a certainty. This will result in decreased prices. We will give our customers the benefit of these reductions as fast as possible. Our regular customers know from experience that they are given promptly the benefit of any drop in prices. It is this square dealing, together with the exceptionally fine quality of our roses, that has built up our immense shipping trade. We invite those who wish to place regular shipping orders di- rect with the grower to give our stock and service a trial. Find out by comparison the advantages of buying direct of a large grower. The value of his greenhouses is largely in his ability to satisfy his customers. A larger supply of miscellaneous flowers, including carnations, are being received. Any flowers which we do not grow ourselves, we will buy for our customers and give them the ad- vantage of the lowest market prices and best quality. BASSETT & WASHBIRN IX)NG DISTANCE PHONE: OFFICE AND STORE Greenhoiue.: Hinsdale, III., and Gregga Station. 111. liO N. WaDaSD AVC, LlllCAuO, ILL. NOTICE:— We close at 5 o'clock week days. Closed all day Sundays. Chlcasfo. BRISK ST. VALENTINE'S DAT TRADE. The demand for St. Valentine's day was exceptionally heavy, especially from out-of-town points, and stock in all lines cleaned up completely at high prices. The extreme cold weather on St. Valentine's day affected the local demand somewhat but at that every- thing cleaned up nicely and the retail dealers are more than satisfied with the amount of business that they did. Vio- lets had a heavy call and fancy stock tarolight high prices, taut there was a large quantity of "pickled stock" from the east that had to be sacrificed at exceedingly low figures to move it. American Beauty roses had a heavy call and so did Mrs. Chas. Russell, Premier and Columbia. The other roses also sold up early at high prices. Carnations were in short supply and command high flgm-es. Orchids had a brisk call and there was a strong de- mand for gardenias and lily of the valley. Sweet peas sold exceptionally well and were sold out quickly, Free- sias were in large supply and in good demand, cleaning up well at very satis- factory prices. Tulips, jonquils and narcissus were good property and so were daisies, calendulas, mignonette, pansies, snapdragons and other miscel- laneous stock. The demand for St. Valentine's day this year exceeded all expectations and it was impossible for the dealers to fill anywhere near all the orders in full. Some of the dealers are looking forward to a reduction in prices toward the end of this week owing to the opening of Lent and the decreasing death rate, while others were inclined to think that the recent cold wave, when the temperature dropped to 7 degrees below zero, has checked the supply for some time. Business during February so far has been wonderful and exceeded all ex- pectations, the total sales in some in- AS WE SAY THESE ARE THE DAYS WHEN OUR SERVICE MEANS SOMETHING. Kennicott Bros. Co. Wholesale Cut Flowers CHICAGO YOUR Protection 1920. The American Florist. 259 HitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiininiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ m WH9LESALEGDPWEPS3/^CUT FL?WEDS'^^ PLANTS ••^^ 182 North Wabash Avenue _.^' I.. I), riionr. Itjiiiilolph ll.'ll CHICAGO i I INCREASING CROPS OF ROSES AND OTHER STOCK I POINT TO A GRADUAL REDUCTION IN PRICES. 1 The extreme cold weather the past week has checked the supply 1 temporarily but the indications are that stock will be more 1 plentiful in the near future. 1 Owing to the large number of Growers shipping to us we advise buyers in this 1 market to place their orders with us. You will secure the benefit of any drop in 1 prices and at the same time the best protection possible during a short market. I Roses— Carnations— Violets— Orchids— Valley I Sweet Peas-Freesia-Tulips-Jonquils-Stevia Narcissus-Calendulas-Etc. Greens. PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., liONG DISTANCE PHONES CENTRAIj 601 and 2846 CHICAGO ROSES-CARNATIONS Place your orders with us and they will receive the best possible attention. Buy Direct from the GroiTer. CURRENT PRICE LIST Subject to Chanse Without Notice. MRS. CHAS. nUSSELL. Per 100 Extra Special $40.00 to $50.00 Specials 30.00 to 35.00 Select 25.00 Medium 15.00 to 20.00 Short 12.00 to 15.00 COl.UMBIA Specials 30.00 to Select Medium 15.00 to Short MILADY Specials 25.00 to Select Medium 15.00 to Short 10.00 to 35.00 25.00 20.00 12.00 35.00 20.00 18.00 12.00 Per 100 Chnmp AVeilnnd .... Killorney i „ • i Killarney Brilliant. .. > Specials ,,,„„,„ White Killarney Select $15.00 to My Maryland -' Medium 10.00 to $25.00 20.00 12.00 -SUNBURST, OPHELIA Per 100 Special $25.00 to $30.00 Select 30.00 Medium 15.00 to 18.00 Short 12.00 PREMIER Specials $30.00 to $35.00 Select Medium 15.00 to Short ROSES, OUR SELECTION Carnations 10.00 to Sweet Peas 4.00 to Adiantuni Asparagus, per bunch 50 to 75e Boxwood per bunch, 35c Ferns per 1,000. $4.00 Galax, bronze ar\<\ green, per 1,000. $2.00 Leueothoe Sprays Sniilax per doz. strings, $3.00 25.00 20.00 12.00 12.00 15.00 •5.00 2.00 1.00 EXTRA SPECIAL STOCK BILLED ACCORDINGLY 260 The American Florist. Feb. 21, EXCELLENT CROPS OF ROSES and CARNATIONS In All the Leading Varieties CURRENT PRICE LIST I^.Vb';™**"*^"^ RUSSELL. Per 100 Select $50.00 Fancy 40.00 Medium 30.00 Short 20.00 COLOMBIA and RICHMOND. Per 100 Select JSO-OO Fancy 25.00 Medium 20.00 SUNBURST and OPHELIA, KILLARNEY BRILLIANT Per 100 Select $26.00 Fancy 20.00 Medium 15.00 Short 12.00 WHITE and PINK KILLARNEY. Per 100 Select $20.00 Fancy 18.00 Medium 15.00 Short 12.00 ROSES, OUR SELECTION $12.00 Without Notice. CARNATIONS. Per 100 Fancy stock $10.00 to $15.00 MISCELLANEOUS. Calla Lilies, per doz $4.00 to $5.00 Ferns, per 1,000 4.00 Smllax, per doz 3.00 Galax, per 1,000 2.00 Sprengreri, bunch 50 Other Greens at Market Prices. WIETOR BROS., 30 East Randolph St., L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 Chicago Complete assortment of Cut Flowers and Greens. Join the long list of our satisfied buyers. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOIiESAIiB FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing stances bein^r almost as large as those of the same number of days in last December. Lilies have made their ap- pearance in this market in fair sized quantities and are being billed out at prices ranging around the $35 per 100 mark and more. Darwin tulips are also included among the offerings and find ready buyers. NOTES. Gardeners' and Florists' Union No. 10615 meets every fourth "Wednesday of each month at 180 West Washing- ton street, with branches at Morton Grove, Hinsdale and BowmanivlUe. Officers for 1920 are as follows : James Lynn, president; Carl Becker, vice- president; Bernard Wahlstedt, secre- tary; Martin N. Schneider, treasurer; Adrian Vanderpoel, financial secretary; and Fred Strache, sergeant-at-arms. The union has over 400 members. John Michelsen_ reports that the E. C. Amling Co.'s sales for St. Valen- tino's day exceeded all expectations. The total volume for February so far Tnnn. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS AND SUPPLIES. 30 East Randolph St. CHICAGO 'Phone Central 6284. Our Spring Stock Will Help To Fill Your Orders. Peas, Jonquils, Calendulas, Mignonette, Daisies, Freesias, Tulips, Violets, Etc. has already passed away beyond the six figure mark. Zech & Mann were pleased with the demand for cut flowers for St. Valen- tine's day when everything cleaned up completely at an early hour. We understand the city coal ordi- nance, to which we called attention last week, will be amended so as not to include florists. 1920. The American Florist. 261 .^AA/VVUVUWVVVVWWVVUVW ^ BETTER SUPPLY CUT FLOWERS Our shipments have been increasing to such an extent the past week that we are now in a position to take on additional customers, besides rendering our old patrons the same efficient service that we did during the long period of extreme scarcity of stock in this market. WE CAN SUPPLY Roses-Carnations-Freesias -Tulips-Darwin Tulips-Violets - Stevia Daisies-Sweet Peas -Jonquils -Calendulas -White and Tellow Narcissus-Mi^nonette-Callas-Lilies-Snapdragons-Stocks-Etc. 5 . If m^Gm\i ^ ro =-«^ TslOT INIC. S^^'^^ PHONES'. CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-734-CENTRAL 2572- 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago v^if^^fi^Mv^^^jwMVJV.v^^MVMv^^^^^^.r^^^^Mw^^^^^^^^^^^^tr^^^inr^^^^^^^^if^^^^if^'^^ ft*jms^im^^^. Sweet Peas Single and Double Violets Jonquils, Tulips, Roses, Carnations, Freesia, Pussy Willows, Calendulas, Etc. A. T. PYFER & COMPANY 164 N. Wabash Ave., l. d. Phone, central 3373. CHICAGO, ILL. W. Langhout, western representative of the American Bulb Co., arrived here this week from a business trip to the Pacific coast, and will leave shortly to cover the unfinished territory and winS up the season's business, which is com- paring about the same as iu other years. He says that several Holland bulb salesmen covered the Pacific coast this season, and the demand is not great for bulbous stock in the west any more. Schramm & Spandikow. of Crystal Lake, have placed an order with the American Greenhouse Manufacturing Co. for two new large steel houses, 43 X 225 feet. Fred Krauss, of the E. F. Winterson Co., is confined to his home with the influenza. Percy Jones INC. Wholesale Florlsfa 30 E. Randtlph St., CHICAGO. ILL. 262 The American Florist. Feb: 21, YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF Z M CUT FLOWERS E <. A H N 30 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. Mention the American Florist when writing The American Greenhouse Manufac- turing: Co. will present to the trade in the near future, a -two-reel moving- picture, showing the manufacture of their greenhouses from the start to the finish. Philip L. McKee, president of the firm, say that, if possible, it will be shown for the first time at the New York spring show. Everett D. Burton, formerly manager of the New York office, has moved here to assume the duties of sales manager. The J. A. Budlong Co. was fortunate In having a good supply of stock, par- ticularly roses and carnations, all dur- ing the period of scarcity, which en- abled the firm to take care of all its regular patrons as well as some new ones. Bulbous stock is now quite a factor at this establishment, and the shipments include Darwin tulips. Peter Duris says that the Central Floral Co. never experienced such a heavy demand for cut flowers for St. Valentine's day, and that if the weath- er had not turned so exceedingly cold toward noon on Saturday, and below zero the following day, the sales would have been greater than those of Christ- mas. Manager Degnan, of A. Henderson & Co., is making extensive preparation and expects a big i-etail trade this sea- son. Joseph Marks and Simon Dern- ison, traveling representatives of this firm, have recently returned from their initial trip of the year and report ex- cellent business. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation enjoyed a brisk St. Valentine's day trade with an early clean-up in stock. Manager Klingsporn is pleased with the sales for February so f.ir, which are running considerably ahead of those of the same period last year. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is cutting a good supply of lilies, which are in good demand and clean up nicely at satis- factory prices. This firm had a heavy St. Valentine's day trade and disposed of all the cut flowers it had to offer at an early hour. Mrs. Li. M. Jones, of Percy Jones, Inc.. has been on the sick list for two weeks with the influenza. She is greatly missed at the store, and her many friends in the trade are hoping for an early and permanent recovery. A. L. Vaughan & Co. report business brisk, with the sales for St. Valentine's day exceptionally heavy. Bulbous stock is arriving in heavier supply here, among which is included particu- larly fine freesia. Vaughan's Greenhouses are featur- ing cannas, their special damp storage houses keeping the roots in ideal dor- mant condition. A large quantity will soon be put in sand to start for pot- ting later. C. L.. Washburn, of Bassett & Wash- burn, is lookiner forwawl to a dro" in prices on cut flowers, especially roses. which he says are coming In heavier crop. Erne & Company report a very satis- factory demand for St. Valentine's day, with the sales showing a great increase over last year. A. T. Pyfer & Co. report the best St. Valentine's day demand ever expe- rienced, with a complete cleanup in stock. O. A. & L. A. Tenner are. featuring a splendid supply of bulbous stock, which is in good demand at present. Peter Reinberg and wife and N. J. Wietor and wife have returned from Florida. E. C. Pruner is back from a success- ful business trip through the south- west. Visitors : Mike Rocklin. of Rocklin & Lehman, Sioux City, la.: R. E. Jones, of the Advance Co.. Richmond, Ind.; F. C. W. Brown, Cleveland, O.; Wm. Kolb. Beaver Dam. Wis.; E. H. Mazey, Minneapolis. Minn. Allied Floral Association. The Allied Floral Association met at the Hotel Randolph. Monday evening, February 16, at 8 o'clock. There was a good attendance considering the ex- tremely cold weather and considerable business was transacted, including the election of the board of directors, which resulted as follows : For three years. August Poehlmann. George Asmus and John Michelsen; two years, W. J. Smyth, Paul Klingsporn and Otto Am- ling; one year, Eric Johnson, A. Lange and Peter Pearson. A motion was made that the by-laws should be amended so as to permit the directors to elect the officers and to keep each branch of the trade represented by three members. This ■will be voted upon at the next meeting. Hilmer 'V'. Swenson reported much progress was being made, and that so far. abo\it 300 have signed as members, representing over 100 retailers, 150 growers and 1.3 wholesalers. A special drive is being made this week so as to bring in as many more signatures as possible, for the assessment plan will go into effect March 1. Everyone in the trade, who has not already become a member should do so immediately, for much benefit will be derived by all. Alliance, O. — Fred Widmer lias opened a flower store at 117-121 East Main street. Stamtobd, Conn. — James Foster, well known in this section as an expert hor- ticulturist, died January 22. Lake Geneva, Wis. — A. Martini, gar- dener for F. D. Countess, has been elected president of the Wisconsin StSte Horticultural Society. Lons Distance Phones (Central 328S (Central 8284 Our 0£Fenngs Include: ROSES. COLUMBIA RUSSELL White Killamey Pink Killamey Milady Sunburst Killamey Brilliant Ward Ch>helia Premier MINIATURE ROSES Cecile Bninner CARNATIONS MISCELLANEOUS Valley Cattleyas Jonquils Paper Whites Violets Sweet Peas Mignonette Tulips Freesia Calendulas GREENS. Plumosus Sprengeri Galax, bronze. Galax, green Fema Adiantum Smilax Boxwood 1920. The American Florist. 268 BEST QUALITY TO BE HAD IN Roses and Carnations Columbia, Russell, Premier, Milady, Ophelia, Ward, Welland, Brilliant, Double White and Pink Killarney. Sunburst. Hearst, Nesbit and Brunner. NONE BETTER ON THE CHICAGO MARKET All colors-^ -^Qood quality IN GOOD SUPPLY DARWIN TULIPS -- TULIPS -- JONQUILS Choice stock of Valley, Sweet Peas, Daisies, Yellow Narcissus, Freesias, Rainbow Freesias, Calendulas, Violets, Stevia, Mignonette, Hyacinths, Pansies, Callas, Paper Whites, Cyclamen Blooms and all other Seasonable Stock. Don't Forget Us on GREENS, as We Have Mexican Ivy, Sprengeri, Fems, Adiantiun, Etc. If you want good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best located Wholesale Cut Flower House. You can increase your profits and business by sending all orders direct to J. A. Budlong Co. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., 'd^%., CHICAGO Quality Speaks Louder pj\°" Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty gW^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION/ W« ar« In dally tooch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place yon can rely upon orders sent us recelvlnit such benaflt*. WE ARE OIX)SED AIvTi DAY SUNDAY. Detroit, Mich. VALENTINE DEMAND DISAPPOINTING. Conflicting, indeed, are the reports of the retailers on the results of their efforts to promote trade for St. Valen- tine'.s day. Many of tl',em advertised the attractions they had to offer in both plants and flowers, and for the past two we^lcs all florists distributed by mail, and attached to the address labels on deliveries, the red heart sticli- ers provided by the publicity commit- tee. The results, however, seem to have been unsatisfactory with many, who claim that while the volume of business for the day was equal to that of last year, it was made up largely in funeral work at the prevailing high prices; and these prices that the public reluctantly yielded to for what was in a sense a necessity, that of offerings to bereaved families, operated to the disadvantage of the florists when the day came for the exchange of valen- tines in the form of "Say It With Flowers." Following a period of great scarcity, there was plenty of stock af all seasonable kinds for this occasion, especially in cut flowers. Violets were tine, and the supply far in excess of the demand. Sweet peas and freesia in fine condition, even at reduced prices. moved slowly. Roses, too, were in ample supply, contrasting with the past two weeks' shortage. CLUB MEETING. The club meeting, February 9, had a meagre attendance. Routine work and plans for a rousing meeting the early part of March were made. At the next meeting, a publicity campaign will be inaugurated to advance the slogan. "Say It With Flowers." Philip Breitmeyer. as S. A. F. director and F. T. D. president, has announced a special message to the club on tins subject, and a large attendance is ex- pected. At this meeting. ex-President Wm. Dilgcr will read a paper on "Hor- ticultural Education." Resolutions of condolence were adopted and extended to John Warncke, whose mother passed away a short time ago, and to John Breitmeyer, Jr., eldest son of Fred Breitmeyer, who lost his young wife February 7 at Mt. Clemens. Pneu- monia caused her death. P. H. Morris, of the Foley Green- house Manufacturing Co.. Chicago, gave a short talk to the club members on greenhouse heating. His firm had just completed the heating system of the new range they built tor C. H. Plumb. r/ BEST IN THE WORLD • |JOHNe.MEYER&VcO.|| I BOSTON, M^55. I The Meyer Green Silkaline \ size F. fine; FF, medium, and FFF. coarse, | : ia *2 2!S per lb., :iud the green SUkaline is | I $2.00 per lb., with liberal discouDls in case ^ [ lots of 500 lbs. and upwards. Every «pool § ; contains 2 oz. of actual thread, 16 oz. to the = : lb , not weighing in the wood or boxes. Can | ; be had on 2 oz. spools or 1 lb. tubes at lOo | ; per lb. less. Send your orders direct to the S manufacturer. i JOHN C. MEYER FLORIST THREAO WORIS I LOWELL, MASS. Dept. XY. I '.iiMiiiiiiimimiiiiiiiinitiiiiiiiiimitiiiiiiiiii iiiiiMiiiiiiuiiiuiimnniiiiiiiniu? Mention the American Florist when writing 264 The American Florist. Feb. 21, I F. WINTERSON CO. 166 N. Wabash Ave. L. D. Phone, Central 6004 EsUbUstaed 1892 Chicago Dally Shipments of the finest stock In Roses, Carnations and Violets. Headquarters for Wild SmUax, Fancy Ferns, Adlantum and all Green Goods. Don't forget, our Supply Department Is complete— Ribbons, Cblffons, Boxes, Crepe Paper and Wire Designs. pRNE A COMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORI8TS- 30 E. Randolph Streeft L, D. Phone. Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. NOTES. The McCallum Co., of Pittsburgh, Pa., has opened a branch store here at 34-38 West Elizabeth street, for the wholesaling of cut flowers, supplies, etc., with Henry L. Blend in charge. M. Bloy and wife are on an extended trip to Florida. They stopped off at Knoxville, Tenn., to attend the big meeting there of the Tennessee State Florists' Society. Philip and Mrs. Breitmeyer are mak- ing an extended vLsit with their daugh- ter in Montana, intending to return about the middle of March. E. A. Fetters left February 8 for a visit to California, where he will re- main visiting different points on the coast until Easter. J. F. S. Cincinnati, 0. BUSINESS BE-^CHES HIGH MARK. Valentine business proved of record- breaking proportions, and were it not for the bad turn in the weather, no doubt sales would have been still greater. Most of the call, as in former years, confined itself to cut flowers, basket arrangements, corsages or nov- elties expressly created for the holiday. The wholesalers report business greatly in excess of last year and lament the fact that they did not have more stock to sell. While, in some instances, the prices asked were slightly in excess of those asked last week, as a whole tliere was little change, roses and violets showing a slight increase. Most of the rose stock is in prime condition, and the wajf things look now, prices have reached the crest. The continued scarcity of short roses has been cause for much worry to the smaller dealers, but now that bulbous stock is more plentifiil, the situation will soon right itself. " Short roses are quoted at .$1.") per 100, while the bettel- grades bring as high as .$50. Carnations remain the same. Tulips and daffodils are bring- ing about $S per 100. Lily of the val- ley that is home grown, is good at %\~. The retailers report business better than last year, some claiming a 40 per cent increase, while others say about equal. Taken as a whole, no doubt everyone was satisfied. Friday, Febru- ary 13, turned out to be of mammotli proportions, and the trade looked to Saturday to be a repeater of the day before, but a heavy snowfall that melted as it fell, made transportation as well as walking bad and helped to slow up the business, but many tele- phone orders were booked. Florists' Telegraph Delivery business was ."tO per cent greater than last year, much dif- ficulty, however, arising through faulty spelling, no doubt caused by florists phoning the message to tlie telegraph offices. The proper way is to typewrite the message. That releases you from blame. One retailer received a mes- sage from Cleveland, which was un- signed. Not knowing to whom to charge the flowers .the telegraph com- pany was asked to trace it back. The manager of the company claimed they delivered many unsigned, messages, and no signature was necessary. Only upon betting a cigar that he was wrong in this case, would he act. He lost the cigar. NOTES. H. W. Sheppard reports business as 2.5 per cent better than last year. Many new cupid creations and special valen- tine corsages were noticed here. Dainty baskets also went big. Julius Baer, T. W. Hardesty & Co.. Robt. Kelly and Edward Forter, all located on Fourth street, did a big business, which ran ahead of last year. The wholesalers, C. E. Critchell. The Wm. Murphy Co.. Cincinnati Florists' Exchange, L. H. Kyrk and E. C. Gil- lette, all sold out early. C. C. Miller, of Covington, doing a wholesale and retail business, and be- ing a grower of a general stock, did a big trade. Edwards Floral Co., of Covington, has had a big season, but the high prices helped to keep the profits down. Charles Jones, Walnut Hill, and the Avondale Floral Co., were more than satisfied with this year's business. K. Cleveland. GOOD MOVEMENT IN ALL ONES. The cut flower supply continues be- low requirements. A fine lot of daffo- dils are being received and move readily at .$12 per 100. Paper Whites, while not numerous, have improved in qual- ity. Sweet peas are in good supply and violets are moving freely, both double and single. A few hyacinths are now seen. Freesias, calendulas and carna- tions, while good, fail to meet all de- mands. The rose supply continues meager. Many of the florists are now depending to a certain extent upon artificial material. NOTES. The Wilson Florist Co. has been re- organized, and will open a retail store at 111!) East l.'iSth street, corner of St. Clair. J. W. Wilson, and son, Ken- neth, and Charles F. Bastian, recently with the Cleveland Plant & Flower Co., are the principal stockholders. They will open for business about March 1. 'W. C. Priest, of the Cleveland Plant & Flower Co., is an Jnfluenza sufferer. Others who are afflicted with the same malady are Carlton Lowe, of Chagrin Falls, and Mrs. Charles Reif, North Olmstead, O. Mrs. L. C. Chott. Fliet street florist, has one of her little, daughters in the hospital suffering from scarlet fever. James McLaughlin, for a time mana- ger of the J. M. Gasser Co.'s wholesale store, has resigned his position. Willard L. Wyckoff. well-known flor- ist of Chagrin Falls. O., died February 13, of influenza. C. F, B. Sell More Potted Plants Yon e«D etallr doable roar plant trade by sbow- iDK yonr cnstomere how easy It Is to ktow potted plants with a Little Wonder Plant Irrigator They keep your pluiti watered Jaat rlebt. Whole- sale price. $20.00 per 100. If 7onr lOpplT boos* does Dot cari7 tbem send Ds tbeir name wltb roar order. Sample by mall. S6o The Wonder Plant Irrigator Go. 2918 N. Clark St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when toritinp GOLDFISH 1,500,000 (Fancy and Plain)^. Ready for market at rock-bottom prices. Ship anywhere io U. S. or Canada. Write for our illustrated catalogue. Oriental Goldfish & Supply Co. 3757 to 3761 Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing 1920 Catalogue 48 Pages for Florists sent free on request. THE JOHN HENRY CO. LANSING, MICH. Mention the American FJorist when writing Miami, Fla. Gladiolus Mrs. Francis King, from Vaughau's Seed Store Micliigan farms, planted liere November 1. flowered the latter part of January with the Miami Floral Co. The Johnson Floral Co. has its cen- tr.al store at 4(K) Twelfth street. W. F. Haeger, Chattanooga, Tenn., is among the recent arrivals. The Exotic Gardens have opened a hrancli at Palm Beach. Oconto, Wis. — Joseph Sylvester, well known florist, and for the past 2.T years superintendent of Evergreen cemetery, died February 1. 1920. The American Florist. 265 John Kruchten Co. 30 East Randolph Street, ( Not Incorporated ) WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. I'bone Central 8O16-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. iE.C.AMLINGCO. 1 Tlie Liargeet, Best EqtUpped, Most Gentrally Located WHOIiESALB CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., GHIGA60 L. D. Phones CENTRAL 1D77 and 1D78 Uention the American Florist token toriting MILLER &MIISSER Wholesale Florists 211 North State Street CHICAGO Mention the American Florist token ioriting A. L. Randall Co., ^MM|^ Wabash Ave., and Lake St flMM^ VSltmS CHICAGO, ILL. ^Bil@ Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists* Supplies. if en«0H the American Floriet ieken writing MfellAND-RlSOlClt FI0WERCROWERS "^°" 154 N.WABASH AYE. ftT/JTo".*. tMmuLBn Uention the American Florist when writing Qeorge Reinberg WHOLESALE FLORIST Eiztra fanry Ophplta. Snnbnmt. Co- Inmbla, Rusurll. Mlladr. White Klllar- aey and Klllarney Brilliant Roaea. All orders Klven prompt attention. Try ua. 162 N. Wabash Av., CHICAGO Mention tk» American Florist when writing Wire Hanging Basiiets Price list, 1919. Plain Wire Hanfting Baskets. lO-lnoh Jl-T.") 14. inch (3.00 IS-inoh 2.25 16iiioh 4.60 SHEET MOSS In bags, per bag, $2.00 Our Sbeet Moss is tbe best valne for the money in the market. Michigan Cut Fiower Exchange, '^^plx^^o^rffi.^'' Mention the American Florist when writing VftoMe Hover M^Ket^s Chicago. CURRENT PRICE LIST. Dozen Roses, Beauty (4.00(9112.00 Per 100 Mrs. Chas. Russell. .10. 00@ 60.00 Columbia 10.00@ 60.00 Premier 10.00® 60.00 Hoosler Beauty ... 8.00@ 40.00 Killarney Brilliant. 8.00® 36.00 Killarney 8.00® 25.00 White Killarney ... 8.00® 26.00 Richmond 10.00® 36.00 My Maryland 8.00® 36.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer. 8.000 36.00 Milady 8.00® 36.00 Sunburst 8.00® 36.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 8.00 26.00 Ophelia 8.00® 36.00 Dble. W. Killarney.. 8.00® 26.00 Champ Welland ... 8.00 26.00 Stanley 8.00® 36.00 Bavard Thayer 10.00® 60.00 Ceclle Brunner 4.00 8.00 George Elgar 4.000 8.00 Baby Doll 4.00® 8.00 Nesbit 4.000 8.00 Our selection 8.000 10.00 Carnations 10.000 20.00 Cattleyas per doz 18.000 24.00 Cypripedlum per doz 4.00® 6.00 Mignonette 6.00® 12.00 Yellow Narcissus 8.000 16.00 Snapdragons per doz 1.00 Freesia 6.00® 10.00 Tulips 10.00® 12.00 Daisies 2.00 4.00 Valley 10.000 16.00 Calendulas 4.000 10.00 Gardenias per doz 6.000 9.00 Jonquils 10.000 16.00 Paper Whites per 100 10.00® 16.00 Callas 26.00® 60.00 Sweet Peas per 100 3.000 6.00 Violets 1.000 2.00 Perns per 1,000 4.00 Galax per 1.000 1.60® 2.00 Leucothoe 1.000 1.26 Mexican Ivy 76 1.00 Piumosus Strings ...each .600 ,76 Sprengeri, Plumosus, Sprays 8.00 Boxwood, 36c per lb., per case 9.00 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American F ■ nst when writing FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Order. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago iiin ni ii n >i . SLU =iitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiminiiiiiiiiiiiHniiiiiiiiliiiitiiiiiiiiititiiiiMiiitti— iiiiHinflfftnnn REFRIGERATORS COMPLETE PIXTURBS CENTRAL REFRIGERATOR & EQUIPMENT CO. Bstlmatea Sobmltted. 156 No. Clark StrMt. CHICAGO 266 The American Florist. Feh. 21, GARDENIAS Until the end of the season we will be very strong on GOOD GARDENIAS. The flower that we handle is the best, equally as good as any offered elsewhere. We represent the largest Gardenia growers in this section. For that reason we are in a position to take care of your requirements and fill your orders to your satisfaction at the lowest market price. Place a regular order with us for your weekly requirements. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. SUPPLY LNCEEASES, BUT DEMAND HEAVY. The feature of the week was the great demand of the February 13-14, which took everything in sight, and called for more. It was one of the best St. Valentine days on record, due un- fortunately, to the extra calls for flow- ers for funerals. One of the large wholesalers, on receiving a number of telegrams, nearly all for flowers for funerals, said : "The flower business is growing more like tlie undertakers' every day, the demand being mostly for the sick and the dead." Although there has been an insistent demand daily in all the wholesale houses, noth- ing being left over at night to go into the ice boxes, there appeared to be quite an increase in the quantities com- ing from the growers for Friday and Saturday. Roses, particularly, ,iwere more in evidence, also carnations and violets. Very good sweet peas were offered, but there was not near enough for requirements. There were cattle- yas and gardenias, some few of which one of the street men offered on a box lid on Chestnut street Saturay after- noon. He looked as out of place as a straw hat at this season; Daffodils were an important flower, but not at all equal to the demand. They readily brought 10 cents, although offered in the New York market at the time for $50 a thousand. Splendid freesia. which readily found buyers, was a fea- ture. Yellow and white daisies, myo- satis and pansies sold well, as did mig- nonette and calendulas. There was very little increase in prices, except for carnations, which for the best Match- less and Ward reached the top figures of 20 to 2.5 cents. Violets sold for $1.50 to .$2.00, while 20 to 35 cents was the price for medium grades of roses. February 16. — Everything had been cut so close for St. Valentine's day that the growers' shipments even with the extra day cut were not as large as expected, and with an increased de- mand on account of the heavy death rate there was not nearly enough to supply the many calls from local and out-of-town buyers. It is no longer a question of price. If stock is available, its cost is a secondary consideration. . ST. VALENTINE'S DAT. While there appears to be a much more general demand in the stores, it was greatly augmented with the use of flowers for valentines, particularly by those* who made a bid for this business. H. H. Battles, Pennock Brothers, Fox, Geiger, Grakelow, Gra- cey, Stahl, Ross, Callahan and others worked overtime in getting their or- ders out. The purely valentine demand did not appear to show much increase over last or previous years, but held its own in spite of the high prices. Pennock Bros., who have always something novel to offer in valentine arrangements, were very busy. They had a very beautiful window, display- ing hand-painted boxes and baskets, filled with choice flowers, and nicely decorated with, ribbons that were unique and attractive. Tlhere were heart-shaped boxes and hampers and many other novelties. John C. Grncey had a very good business, finding a great sale for Prim ula malacoides. Cut flowers were in "" 'f " l"n'> "■ ..■.■■■■■■..■■..■HI. H. itiii 1111 .ill uii 1 1 iiiiiim Roses, Carnations, Snapdragon, Violets. All Seasonable Flowers. This Is the excIiulTe shop, only one block froBk Expresa Depots, 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. siiininiiimimrmmiiniiimnnmnmwimiitiinimiiiiimiiiiiiiitiiiiiiriNiiiiiiiimiitinimiiiiiiiiMinininMimiimminiitHniiriniininiiiii VlioMeHovcrMM'Kel.s Boston, Feb. 18. Per 100 Roses. American Beauty . .25.00® 160.00 Shawyer. Russell 16.00@ 40.00 KiUarney 16.00® 40.00 Milady 12.00® 30.00 Radiance 16.00® 40.00 White KiUarney ...12.50® 40.00 KiUarney Brilliant .. 16.00® 26.00 Ward 12.00® 36.00 Hadley 26.00@100.00 Ophelia 16.000 30.00 Premier 8.00® 30.00 Columbia 26.00® 60.00 Maryland 26.00® 60.00 Hoosier Beauty 16.00® 36.00 Stanley 16.00® 26.00 Cattleyas, per doz 9.00® 18.00 Cypripediums, per doz 12.00® 36.00 Sweet Peas 3.60® 6.00 Carnations 12.00® 20.00 Longiflorum Lilies 20.00 40.00 Violets 2.00® 2.60 Marguerites 4.00® 6.00 Calendulas, per doz., .75@1.00 Callas 30.00® 60.00 Snapdragons, per doz., 3.00®4.00 Adlantum 1.69 Asparagus Strings, per doz. 9.00 Asparagus bunches, each.. .60 Buffalo, Feb. 18. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, Special 76.00®100.00 Fancy 60.00® 60.00 Extra. 20.00® 25.00 1st 16.00® 26.00 KiUarney 10.00® 20.00 My Maryland 10.00® 20.00 White KiUarney ...10.00® 30.00 Sunburst 10.00® 30.00 Ward 8.00® 16.00 Columbia 20.00® 40.00 Ophelia 10.00® 30.00 Russell 15.000 25.00 Shawyer 8.00® 20.00 Bon Sllene 6.00® 8.00 Cattleyas 160.00® 200.00 Daisies 1.00® 3.00 Valley 12.00® 16.00 Violets 1.600 2.00 Calla Lilies 26.00® 36.00 Japan Lilies 8.00® 10.00 Easter Lily 26.00® 36.00 Paper Whites 6.00® 7.00 Carnations 8.00® 12.00 Mignonette 6.000 10.00 Snapdragons 8.00® 16.00 Sweet Peas 2.00® 4.00 Asparagus Sprengerl 36® .60 Perns, per 1000 3.60 Calendulas 8.60® 6.00 Smllax 26.00- Stevla 2.00 Golden Spur 12.00 French Trumpet 10.00 Fressla 6.000 8.00 great demand, the high prices seeming to make but little difference. Charles Grakelow was very busy, and states that this was his banner St. Valentine's day, both for local and telegraph delivery orders. Ch9,rles Henry Fox specialized in violets and cattleyas. There was a good demand for flowers for all pur- poses, as well as for valentines. The London Flower Shop had so many orders that several of their cus- tomers turned in and helped. They made a good Valentine's display in their windows for the past week, and this brought in much additional busi- ness. Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. BERGER BROS. Roses, Carnations, Violets, Freesia. 1225 Race St. Philadelphia, P». Cincinnati, Feb. 18. Per 100 Roses, Premier 12.00® 60.00 Columbia 12.00® 60.00 Butterfly 12.00® 36.00 Golden Rule 12.00® 35.00 White KiUarney ... 8.00® 30.00 Pink KiUarney 8.000 30.00 Sunburst 10.00® 36.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward... 8.00® 26.00 Ophelia 8.000 26.00 Baby Doll 4.00® 6.00 Carnations 8.00® 16.00 Calendulas 4.00® 6.00 Paper White Narcissus 6.000 8.00 Sweet Peas 2.000 4.00 Freesia 4.00® 8.00 Violets (California) 1.00 Princess Wales 1.60® 2.00 Ferns, per 1,000 3.000 3.60 Leucothoe, per 1,000 6.00 Galax, per 1.000 1.60 Daffodils 8.00® 10.00 Mexican Ivy. per 1.000 6.00 Smllax, per string 16® .20 Dutch Hyacinths 10.00® 12.00 Plutr.osus (south.) per bch. .26® .36 Tulips 6.00® 8.00 PRIMULA MALACOIDES. C. U. Liggit can truly be called the "primrose king." Four years ago, one of his grov/era had a few hundred Primula malacoides, which Mr. Liggit so quickly disposed of that the stock the next year was given an entire house and .5.000 were readily sold. The third year the total reach nearly 25.- 000, and the present season, .36,000 were found to be not enough. They are all grown in 3i/^ to 4-inch pots, and are wonderful plants both in foliage and quantities of bloom. THE FLORKX MISHAP. The storm damages to the Florex greenhouses was very serious, the loss being the entire house. 150x600 feet, of which only the unbroken glass is 1920. The American Florist. 267 nOLTON & nUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens [ CI.PDLLWORTH CO. CUT FLOWERS, PLANTS, BULBS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE, WIS. Fancy Chiffons {About R5 to 40 yards to bolt.) Per yd. Dotted effect, 4 in. wide 10.10 Lllv of the ViilU-y elTect. 4 In. wide.. .10 '•Blue" Valley, cut edne, 6 in. wide . . .09 Dotted effect. 6 in. wide 13 Lace effect, 6 In. wide 13 Lily of the Valley effect, 6 in. wide .. .13 •Gold" Valley effect. 6 in. wide U Silk, with Satin Itorders, A In. wide.. .15 Silk, with Satin Borders. 8 In. wide. . .20 MallDP. 27 in. wide . 30 Silk Qauze (or netting), 6 in. wide.. . .13 Silk Qauze (or netting), 14 in. wide. . .23 Special list of many other uiefu] Itemi Bent free. Geo. H. Angermueller Co. 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. B. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYTHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St.. PhUadelphla. Pa. saved, and It will be required to re- g:laze thp other large house, 175x700 feet, which structure was not dam- iig-ed, but which lost most of the glass on the south side. Strange to say, it was not alone the storm but tKe melting of the great mass of ice and snow by the sun, which by nine o'clock in the morning, had so softened the mass that it started to slide and car- ried all the glass out with it. A con- tract has been closed with the Lord & Burnham Co. for two standard iron frame houses, 72x700 feet each, to re- place the 1.50xG00-foot house as soon as the ground can be cleared. NOTES. The March meeting of the florists' club, the first Tuesday of the month, is to be ladies' night. The feature is to be an illustrated lecture by J. Otto Thilow, on his recent trip to Au,stralia. Mr. Thilow took his camera with him, and made photos of many of the plants and beautiful garden scenery of that distant country. This will be a great treat to the members and their friends, who remember with pleasure Mr. Thilow's realistic pictures of the Ha- w^aiian Islands and the lovely tropical scenery of these distant isles. D. T. Connor is down with influenza, but is coming along nicely. George Aeugele has been having a hard time getting well; he has escaped pneu- monia, and is coming along, but it will be another week or two before he will be seen at the store. H. S. Runk. book- keeper for W. K. Harris, had the in- fluenza, and then pneumonia. He was a very sick' man, biit is now recover- ing. His case was handled entirely by osteopathic physicians, who have had almost entire success in handling this serious malady. A. R. Burton has just returned from a trip through the south, where he found the trade everywhere as busy as GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245. 444-446 Milwaukee St., P. 0. 2o7 206 Milwaukee, Wis. VlloMe HovcrMM'KeU Philadelphia, Feb. 18. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 90.00@100.00 ■' " fancy 60.00® 76.00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell. . 26.00® 60.00 KiUarney 16.00® 26.00 Hadley 26.00® 76.00 " Sunburst 16.00® 26.00 Wards 16.00® 20.00 Ophelia 20.00® 30.00 Columbia 16.00® 30.00 Premier 26.00iR) 60.00 Cattleyas , .76® 1.00 Tjllac, bunch 2.00® 2.60 Narcissus 8.00@ 10.00 Mignonette 10.00® 12.00 Gardenias, doz., 9.00®12.00 Cypridedlums 35.00® 50.00 Carnations 12.00® 18.00 Carnation I^addle 20.00® 26.00 Snapdragons, per doz 2.00® 3.00 Callas 26.00® 36.00 Easter Lilies 35.00 ■Violets 1.00® 1.60 Calendulas 6.00® 8.00 Adiantum 1.50® 2.00 Smllax .26 Asparagus Strings 60® .76 Freesia 6.00® 10.00 PiTTSBUEOH, Feb. 18. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, spl., per doz. " " tcy., per doz. '* " ex., per doz.. " " No. 1, per doz. Hadley KiUarney " Maryland Scott Key " Sunburst Mrs. Aaron "Ward... " Russell Columbia Ophelia "% Hilda Premier Carnations Cattleyas, each Perns, per 1,000 Sweet Peas Daisies Galax, per 1,000 Plumosus, per bunch. Sprengeri per bunch.. Smiiax. per doz Calendulas Narcissus, white Lilacs, per bunch Tulips Mignonette Snapdragons, per doz 2.60® Calla Lilies, per doz., 3.00@6.00 FS-eesia 8.00® 20.00® 10.00® lO.OOO 20.00® 12.00® 12.00® 16.00® 16.00® 16.00® 10.000 20.00® 10.00® 3.00® 4.00® 4.000 12.00 10.00 7.60 4.00 60.00 36.00 36.00 76.00 36.00 36.00 75.00 60.00 36.00 26.00 76.00 12.00 1.60 3.60 6.00 6.00 2.00 .40 .60 3.00 8.00 8.00 2.60 8.00 15.00 4.00 10.00 Milwaukee, Feb. 18. Per 100 Rose, KiUarney, W. KlU'n'y 10.00® 25.00 Ward 8.00® 16.00 Mrs. Charles Russell. 16.00® 35.00 Ophelia 10.00® 26.00 Columbia 16.000 40.00 Hoosler Beauty 12.00® 35.00 Carnations, assorted 12.00® 16.00 Cattleyas. per doz 9.00 Paper Whites 8.00® 10.00 Violets 1.50® 2.00 Callas, per doz 3.00 4.00 Rubrumg, per doz l.BO Wholesale Florists' Supplies THB HOUSE OF MERIT Staple Begketa and Seuonkbl. Noveltl.a in Quantity. I Send for Oar Catalogue. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1300-1311 N. and St., FUla., P*. Mention the American Florist when xoriting WHY NOT TRY THE McCALLUM CO. ror Real Service In FLORISTS' SUPPI lES 7 We are manufacturers and importers — not merely jobbers. Send for OUT New Catalog and be convinced. Tbe McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florlafa and Snppllea 218 North Fifth St. [ Send list In for qaotatlona. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Feb. 18. Per 100 Roses. Hadley U.OO® 25.00 Premier 15.00® 40.00 Killarnev ... S.nnifi) 20.00 White KiUarney ... 8.00® 26.00 Hooaier Beauty 10.00® 30.00 Russell, doz 16.00® 60.00 " Ward 6.000 10.00 Sunburst 10.000 26.00 Perns, per 1000 3.60 Carnations, Laddie 25.00 Carnations, Specials 18.00® 20.00 Orchids, doz 1.00® 1.60 Sweet peas 2.50® 6.00 Narcissus 6.00® 10.00 Calendulas 5.00® 6.00 Calia 16.00® 40.00 Mignonette, doz 1.60 Violets 1.60 Galax, per 1.000 1.60® 3.00 Leucothoe per 1,000 7.60 Boxwood, per lb .- .26 Lily of the Valley lO.OO Freesia 8.00® 10.00 Jonquils 12.60® 16.00 268 The American Florist. Feb. 21, beavers. There was a much greater demand for cut flowers than could be filled, and a crying' call for labor, skilled grreenhouse help being very- scarce. The sudden death of Edward Haber- mehl came as a great shock to the entire trade. He was recognized as a leader in his profession, and his pass- ing in the prime of life in the midst of his activities, was greatly deplored. Surely death loves a shining mark. The 80,000 rose plants that filled the house at the Florex Gardens, broken down by the storm two weeks ago, were all disposed of by C. U. Liggit within a week after the accident. They were sold to plant men, who will grow them on in pots for spring sales. Edward Reid has returned from a trip south for his health, he having, early in the winter, contracted a bad cold. He is much Improved. Fancy double violets were in great demand for Valentine's day, he handling over 50,000. K. New York. CONDITIONS EirrUENING TO NORMAL. After more than a month of a short- age in stock, and a week of partial paralysis on account of the storm, this market is getting back to normal con- ditions. There is now plenty of stock to supply all demands; in fact, in some Unes there seems to be a surplus. As a result, there has been a sharp de- cline in prices on roses, carnations and spring flowers. Special tea roses are slower than the shorter grades, the latter being most in demand, but all grades have dropped from $5 to $10 on the hundred, from the prices of Febru- ary 1. There is a possibility that an- other long-continued period of bad weather might again boost rose prices, but that Is remote. As for carnations, they seem to be down to stay, as the winter is now well advanced. On Feb- ruary 13-14, the latter being an excep- tionally fine day, there was a fair movement in violets, but a good many of them got into the hands of the street men. Top prices for the best were $1 and $1.25 per 100. As previously stated, the weather was fine on St. Valentine's day, and it being a half- holiday, conditions were as favorable for business as could be lexpected. There is much variance in the reports from retailers on the day's business. A few have stated that it was better than last year; others that it was about the same, and yet others that it was not above the average Saturday busi- ness. It did not greatly affect the wholesadle district, so it is a reason- able conclusion thai on the average It was about the same as in previous years. A number of retailers did their best to increase sales for the day, and with apparent success. Many heart- shaped boxes were noticed that had been filled with a variety of the smaller flowers, such as sweet peas, violets, forget-me-nots and spring flowers. Red roses were also used. There was a considerable trade In small plants and pans of tulips. February 18. — Th«re was the usual amount of Monday and Tuesday buy- ing, but as a rule, at reduced prices. The best varieties of roses are holding up fairly well. Fair weather Is bring- ing in an abundant supply of all stocks. NOTES. The annual ball and entertainment of the Greek-American Florists' Asso- ciation will be held in the Hotel Com- modore, Lexington avenue and 42nd street, on the night of February 26th. This event is looked forward to with great interest by a large majority of the florists — regardless of nationality — of this city and vicinity. The Greek- Americans have the Inherited faculty of arranging good entertainments, and carrying them to a successful finish. SWEET PEAS, ROSES, Carnalions, Violets, In&f^nh Q. F«knrir^h 51 West 28th street, new york «fU9V;|JII ^* ■ Cliril/lly Telephones: 420-421 -422 Watkiiis. FUTTERMAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102 west 28th St., New York. Telephones: Watkins IS9 and 9761. The Right People to Deal with. Consignments Solicited and it is assumed that the coming one will be no exception, as an able com- mittee is In charge. The tickets will be $5 per couple, or $3 for single gen- tlemen and $2 for ladies. Tickets are on sale in 28th street by D. J. Pappas, of the United Cut Flower Co. Manager Rigby, of the S. S. Pennock Company's wholesale store. 117 West 28th street, has reason to be well satis- fled with the present equipment of their establishment. A most complete refrigerating and ice-making plant has recently been installed. New and large refrigerators have been built, which are piped, and cooled from the appar- atus located in the basement. There Is a large tank from which 400 pounds of ice per day is taken. Brine is ex- clusively used in the operations, there being no ammonia entering into the operations. In addition, the entire in- terior of the store has been handsomely repainted and decorated. At P. F. McKenney's, Fifth avenue and 42nd street. New York,'s busiest corner, it was said that business had been good. Mr. McKenney has been laid up with a bad cold, but the amia- ble Mrs. McKenney was on the job. .,At the store of David Clarke's Sons, many good features were noticed, and they were having good business. At the store of Ralph Armstrong, it was stated that they had good busi- ness in violets and corsage bouquets. Mr. Armstrong is recovering from an attack of influenza, and in the mean- time Mrs. Armstrong is at the helm. Myer, the retailer of Madison avenue and 58th street, has recently bought two houses adjoining his store. He al- ready owned the corner in which his establishment is located. His buildings now contain 26 apartments,. Theodore Malandre, of Malandre Brothers, said that their business was good, and the customers on hand and the boxes going out was evidence to prove it. They had an approiyiate window decoration. Manager Perry, of the Dards store, stated that it was the best St. Valen- tine's day they had ever had. They were busy both on the 13th and 14th, and were well prepared with a fine stock. William Kessler and wife have just returned from a stay of several weeks at Miami, Fla., and were well pleased with their trip. Both show the good effects of a rest and change of scene. Maurice Christatos, of Christatos & Koster. is receiving many congratula- tions from friends. Cause — triplets, born February 12; two boys and a girl. Mother and children are doing well. Curt Thimm, the grower of Roslyn, L.. I., who has been 111 with influenza and pneumonia is now Improving. William P. Ford, who had a severe attack of Influenza, has recovered and returned to business. Stephen Masitr, the well known Brooklyn retailerjlad the misfortune to C. Lecakes & Co. Evergreens and Florists' Supplies Ferns, Galax, laarel, Lencothoe Sprays, and Moss, Our Specialties. 1 16 W. 28th St., New York Telephone Watkins 2315 No connection with any other concern. Prompt and careful attention to Mail, Tele- graph and Telephone Orders. Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 133 W. 28th St., NBW YORK Telephone 9760 Chelsea SPECIALTIZS-Cot OrcUds, Aspara^DS Plu- mosus Sprays and Mistletoe and Berries. Our uruhids are grown by Carillo & Co.. of Mamt roneck, N. Y. Joseph A. Millaog WHOIiESAIiB FLORIST 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone! 2046 Watklna have one of his legs broken by a fall, February 13. Eli Futterman, who had a round with pneumonia, is again back on the job. A. F. F. 1920. The American Florist. 269 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET S864 and ?*. Ss'walldM. NEW YORK CITY GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephons Ho. 2264 Watklns William Mackie WHOLESAIiK FLORIST 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone I 758 WatUna Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST "li^^'wJI^ia. 133 W. 28ih St., New Tork All tba NEW ROSES. CARNATIONff and SeCAOQable Flowen. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESAIiG COMIWISSION ill th* New ud Standard Varieties of Roses. Vloleti, Carnations. ValleT, UUes. Btc. 148 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephone* t Watklns SOu and 801 liention the American Florist when writing BnaniuiiimimiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiniiiiriitiitiiiliriiiiiriiitiniiiiiiriiiiniliiiniu JOHN YOUNG & CO.! Wbolesale Commission Florists | 53 W. 28th St. NEW YORK | Telephone Watkins 4336 I E aHlHIIIIIIIIIIUIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIItlllllllllllllHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIilllllllliltllllKIIIIIMS Mention the American Florist when writing WILLIAM P.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 West asth Street, NBW YORK Telephone S335 WatUna Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 000 WatUna CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Uention the American Florist when tcriting Telephone I CheUe* 602S I. Goldstein WHOLESAIiB FLORIST 116 W. 28th St, New York Prompt and carefnl attention to yonr interests. Consignments Solicited. J. K. ALLEN Wholeaale Commlaalon Denier In CUT FLOWERS 133 West 28tll St., NEW YORK Kstabllslied 1887 West of 6tli Ave. Opeu 6 a. m. every morning. VlioMe Hover MM-KeU New York, Feb. 18. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, Specials. .. 100.00® 126.00 " extra and fancy 60.00@ 76.00 Hadlev 12.00® 60.00 " Hoosler Beauty ....10.00® 26.00 Francis Scott Key.. 12. 00® 35.00 Columbia 12.00® 36.00 Prima Donna 8.00® 26.00 Dble Wht. Killarney 8.00® 26.00 Wliite Killarney ... 8.00® 20.00 Aaron Ward 10.00® 26.00 Ophelia 8.00® 26.00 Sunburst 10.00® 26.00 J. L. Mock 12.00® 30.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell. .16.00® 40.00 Premier 20.00@ 60.00 Cattleya orchids, special. 76.00 Carnations 6.00® 10.00 Adianlum Croweanum and Hybridum 1.00® 1.60 Asp. Pluniosus, doz. bchs.. 3.00® 4.00 Smilax, doz. strings 1.60@ 2.60 Bouvardia. per doz 1.50'?() 2 00 Wiles, white 35.00® 40.00 Gardenias, per doz 4.00® 9.00 Callas. per doz 3.00® 4.00 Paper White Narcissus, doz .60® .75 Lilies. Rubrums 10.00® 16.00 Sweet Peas 2.50® 4.00 Lily of the Valley 8.00® 10.00 Violets 35® .75 Calendulas 15.00® 30.00 Yellow Narcissus, per doz.. .50® 1.00 Snapdragons, per doz 2.60@ 4.00 Cypripediums 26.00® 60.00 MtE^nonette. per doz 1.50® 2.60 Iris, per doz 9.00 Wallflowers 75® 1.25 Lilac, per bunch 1.00® 2.00 Freesla 3.00® 6.00 Primulas, cut. per doz 16@ .25 Tulips, per doz 76@ 1.00 Flamingo 1.60 Acacia, per bunch 1.50® 3.50 Frank B. Traendly Cluirlea Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale riorlsts and Cut Flower EzctiBnge 136 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 798 and 799 Watkins Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other best products of the ieadinf? growers. CONSIGNMENTS BOUCITEI). TelephoneBi 3310-11.12 Watklna Henshaw Floral Co. (Incorporated) Wbolesale Commission Florists 127 W. 28th St., NEW YORK J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 5413 a fi891 Watkins 115 West 28th Street, New York Telephones jj*gj Watkins'*- '• P«pp»». P™*- United Cut Flower Co., »« WHOLESALERS 1 11 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing PHONE I ^^ I WATKINS WM. KESSLER WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Telephoaai Watklna 02M EDWARD BRENNER Wholeaale Plorlat 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Everything In Cut Flowers Conalrnments Solicited. N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg.. 6th At. and W. 28th. New York. Desirable wall space to rent for adTertlstns. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every mornlnfr. ' V. S. OORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when toritino The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest Standard of Quality. Largest stock In America. Send for illas- trated catalog of Gran aai Fisrias' S^pii^ 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Telephoneai 3870-3871 Vf^atkina THE LUtGEST RECEIVER OF CUT FLOWERS IN THE dTL A complete assortment of the beat in the market can alwaya be relied ddod. Mention the American Florist when writing 270 The American Florist. Feb. 21, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other dtiea bj the firms below, the Lieadlng Retailers in the dtiea indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. BUNYARD, NEW YORK, 413 Madison Ave. BeUevue Avenue, N2WFOBT, R. L Summer Season. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. M«mb«ra Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ais'n Mention the American Florist tvhen writing DAYTOIM, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Qreenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Members of Florists' Telefrraph Delivery. HARTFORD, CONN. George G.McClunie 165 MAIN STREET Ri^ht in the Hospital District— Hartford. Charter Oalc. Williariis. Insniie, St. Francis and Memo rial Hospitals within two bloclcs of Flower Shop. Member of Florists' Telegraph Dellvety. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. J. G. Papadem Co. (FORMERLY DRAKOS CO.) 2953 Broadway. Members of Florists' Telegraph Dellverr. New York. A. B. CAZAN P1X>WERS OP QUAIiITT 2751 Broadway Member of Florists* Telegraph Sellvery. New York. The Aphrodite Co. THE ARTISTIC FLORISTS Floral Decorations for All Occasions. 2703 Broadway, Phone Academy 2479 "Where Roses and Lilies and Violets Meet." GU/DO, Inc. FLORIST 595 Lexington Ave., cor 52nd St., Phones: Plaza 7570 MF1A7 VOWK" NidhtCaU, South 1125 «J!iW I UIVlV Members of Florists' Tieleemph Dellverr* tSTABLISHED 1847 F. T. D, ^^ if ^ M/M ^"^ NAME ^y / ^ ^tff>yiL«-> PROTECTS you ^#^ j^ ^^JJ^^^OSTON ^/»-i f*^^^^ 1 PARK STREET ^^^^^ 799 BOYLSTON STREET (JV^ Again Sailing on Schedule .Nlllphia. Pa. — Charles H. Grakelow. Philadelphia. Pa. — J. J. Harbermehl's Sons. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co. Pittsburgh. Pa. — Mrs. E. A. Williams. Rockford. 111. — H. W. Buckbee. Roanoke, Va. — Fallon. Florist. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons. Salt Lake City, Utah — Miller Floral Co. San Francisco — Pndesta & Baldocchl. Seattle. Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Seattle, Wash. — Rosala Bros. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. Sheridan, Wyo. — Sheridan Greenhouse Co. St. Louis, Mo.^P. H. Weber. St. Louis Mo. — Grimm & Gorly. St. Paul Minn. — Holm & Olson. Tacoma. Wash. — California Florists. Terre Haute. Ind.. — J. G. Helnl & Sons. Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Washington, D. C.. — Blacklstone, Inc. Washington, D. C. — Geo. H. Cooke. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Aveniis. Artistic D.^signs. High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and goo4 sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada Members of Florists' Telegiash DelWarr. Mention the American Florist when writina Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Faraum St. PBONXS: 1501 and L15S2 Kernbar of Floriata' Tal.craih Oallncr. Dunlop's Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most raliabla flaclat. Only the Best 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere In Canada and Knarante. safe arrival. Flowers Delivered Airwiieri, Ptoii, 1952 BeUoK HUGO H. JAHN FIXJRIST 710 Noatrand ATenne Cor, Prospect Place, BROOKLYN. S. I. Brooklyn Representative of National Ilonl Corporation. Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. n. Grakelow Broad St, at Cnmberland Member of Florists' Telanash DallratT. New York fi.E.M. STUMPP 761 nrra AvnniE Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florid 1510 Famam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Telerraeh DellraiT. Washington, D. C. — Louise Flower Shop. Washington, D. C. — Gude Bros. Washington, D. C. — Geo C. Shaffer. Wllkes-Bnrre, Pa. — A. W. B. Evans. Worcester, Mass. — Littlefleld, Florist. Worcester, Mass.- — Randall's Flower Show. Yonkers, N. Y. — New York Floral Co. 1920. The American Florist. 273 Best Flowers Best Service Chicago's Leading Florist Railway Exchange Bldg. Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL B&OOKLTN'S LAHOEST FLORIST NINE STORES. »*^,ore- 334 Lewis Ave. TeleKruph ordi-rn dt-Uvfred to all parts of Nf w York City. IJrooklyn and I-ong Island. Uomber of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. iim^ niBinnniinaininiuiiuiuiainiiiiui Cincinnati, O. HARDESn & CO. ISO East Fourth Street THK BEST THAT GROWS. EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. lomnntnuuiniiiiiiiniiiinunniiiiiiiiiiaiiininiaiiBniain^ Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N nochester ph. 606. Lonf? Diet. Bell ph. 2189 Hember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Toledo, 0. Nrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Helnl.) 336 Superior St.. Toledo, O. Both Phone«, 527. Special attention to mail and telegraph orders. Hemlier of Floriats* Telegraph Delivery^ Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goidenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade • discount. 229 \VEST THIRD STREET BuflFalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Ancl«i;too iervice means fresh. sturdy stock »Dd prompirteliveries inBuffaloJiOCkport Niagara Falls and Western New York Member! of Florist*' Telegraph Delivery. Kansas City, Mo. Kansas and Western Missouri. Up-to-date Service. F. T. D. Est. 1890. Mention the American Florist when writina J. W. BODGEBS miu> Bnlldtnc. Hoirfnn t\ « Soatb JfttrT'.nn Strerf. "ayiWIl, \J, Telegraph orders for Dayton will receive our Immediate and careful attention. No order (or less than $3.00 accepted lor delivery. All orders for leai than this amoant will be absolntel; refused. ^I_ll^»^|-x Send your telegraph orders to us lor ^n l^^vJv-f delivery in Chicago and vicinity. 146 S. WABASH AVE. Member of F. T. D. Mention the American Florist when writino EDWARD Passaic, N. J. F. T. SCEERY D. Paterson, N. J. Send your Oraers for Chicago ":;^t AH orders carefully filled jisoftSt. under the supervision of GEORGE ASMUS.Mgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Ifember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. ^ipiv York BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. cor. 72d St. Phone Colambiu 5468. Branch) 840 ^Vestchester Ave.. Bronx. Phone: Intervale 4990. Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connerticnt Ave at N. St., N. W. Miss Lonlse ^V, Dangherty, ProDiietresa Phones — Franklin 3578, 3841, 3842. Member of EloriBts* Tele^'anh Delivery. Albany, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK DeliTeied in Albany and vicinily on telegraphic order. 106 SrAlE STRtET E. W. PEARSON 38 State Street, Newburyport, Mas^i. Covers All New England Points Tacoma, Wash. California Plorlsts ■nill take care of all telegraphic orders. Hession Madison Ave. and 76 St NEW YORK Quality Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PREMISES Plant Specialists "«>-e.]i|2[.«.. Member of Floristi' Telexraiih DellTerr. Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Caretnlly Exeeatc4 Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and RetaU Member of Florists' TeleirraDh DellT«iT< ^'^'^■^^^■'^^■^^'^^/Vs^^S/'-A-/'^'^*^^/^^'^^'^'^^'^'^ s/s/>^s/VsWNA/V^'V*Vs^>rfs/s/V^'^*«*v/V'*«*s Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER nOWERS- Mail and Telegraph orderscarefuUy filled. 138-140 Fourth St., East Denver, Colo. The Park Floral Co. B. E. OIUS, Pruidatf. E. P. KEIHAN. SecnUiT. Milwaukee, Wis. J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. 437-'39-41 Mnwaukee St Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. 274 The American Florist. Feb. 21, Mention the American Florist tcTten writing SALT LAKE CITY Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY XSO.OOO Square Feet of Modem Glau. First-CIasH Stock and Service. Usual Discount. Mention the American Florist when writing Rindolph & McClements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. r. H. WEBER If. E>. Cor. Taylor and Ollre St«. Flovrers delivered In City and State on short notice. Member of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR,Inc. FLORIST 324 Fulton St, cor. Plerrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good care and prompt attention. Phones, 270-271 Main. FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY OF "Home Grown Flowers" Get f-' touch with J.E.MAnHEWS0N,K7nfi!;: Momber of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Orders will be care- fully cared (or by Michigan. HENRY SMITH Wholesale and Retail Florists. Grand Rapids Member of Florists' Telenaph Delivery. DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in id; direction. ni|| IITU Ulllll WeareihecenteroJthegreat UULv "1| IHillili Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior. Wit. TERRE HAUTE, IND. T HINK OF HEINL'S ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS AROIINn ^lo^ei's ^^^ Service **l*V/*/l"l^ Conservatories. Dial THE BELUVUE-STRATFORD BROAD AT WALNUT STS. Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. Mention the American Florist when writing Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. .\lpha Floral Co.. S. Wabash Ave., Chicago Andersonf S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo. N. T. .\phrodite Co., The. New Tork. Astoria Florist, 2188 Broadway, New York. Avenue Floral Co., The, New Orleans, La. Baer, .Tuliu.s, Cincinnati, O. Barne."?, W. .T., Kansas City, "Mo. Baunier. August R., Louisville, Ky. Eergerow's 746 Broad St., Newark. N. J. Braniley & Son, Cleveland, O. Breitniever's Sons, John, Detroit. ^lich. Buckbco, H. W.. Bockford, Itl. Bunyard, A. T., Madison Ave., New Tork. Burns. H, H., 509 Madison Ave., New York. California Florist, Tacoma, "Wash. Central Floral Co., N. State St., Chicago. Central Floral Co., Broadway. Detroit. Mich. Clarke's Sons, David, New York. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn, and L., Washington. Danker's. Albany, N. Y. Dard's. 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Dominion Floral Co.*. Montreal. Que., Can. Duluth Floral Co., Duluth, Minn. Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St.. Toronto. Kble. Chas., New Orleans, La. Evans, A. W. B.. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Eyres, 106 State St., Albany, N. T. Fallon. Florist, Roanoke, Va. Fleischnian, Chicago. Fox, J. M. & Son, Inc., Milwaukee, Wis. Frauenfelder, C, Chicago. Freeman, Mrs. J. B., Toledo, O. Frey. C. H., 1133 O St.. Lincoln. Neb. Frey & Frey, 1338 O St., Lincoln, Neb. Friedman, 622 S. Michigan Blvd., Chicago. Galvln, Thos. F., Inc., New Tork and Boston. Gasser Co., J. M., Cleveland. O. Grakelow. Charles H.. Philadelphia, Pa. Grand Rapids Floral Co.. Grand Rapids, Mich. Grimm & Gorly, St., Louis, Mo. Gude Bros., Washington, D. C. Guido, Inc., 595 Lexington Ave.. New York. Habermehl's Sons, J. J., Philadelphia, Pa. Hardesty & Co., Cincinnati, O. Hart, Henry, Inc., 1000 Madison Ave., N. Y. Helnl H Sons, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Henders(wi. Lewis. Omaha. Neb. Hess & Swoboda. Omaha. Neb. Hession. Madison and 76th St.. New York. Hollywood Gardens. Seattle, Wash. Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn. Idlpwild Greenhouses. Memphis. Tenn. Jahn. Hugo H., Brooklyn, N. Y. .Toy Floral Co., Nashville, Tenn. Keller Sons, J. R.. Rochester, N. Y. Kottmiller. 426 Madison Ave.. New Tork. Lang Floral & Nursery Co., Dallas, Tex. Lange. A., 77-79 E. Madison St., Chicago. Littlefield Florist, Worcester, Mass. Louise Flower Shop. Washington, D. C. McClunle, Geo. G., Hartford, Conn, Malandre Bros.. New Tork. Mangel. 17 E. Monroe St.. Chicago. Matthews, The Florist, Dayton, O. Matthewson. J. E.. Sheboygan. Wis. Metairie Ridge Nursery Co.. New Orleans. La. Miller Floral Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Murray. Samuel. Kansas City. Mo. Newell. A.. Kansas City. Mo. New Tork Floral Co., Tonkera, N. T. Papadem, J. G. Co.. 2953 Broadawy, N. Y. Park Flora! Co., The. Denver. Colo. Pearson. E. W., Newburyport, Mass. Penn, The Florist, Boston, Mass. Philips Bros.. 938 Broad St.. Newark. N. J. Pikes Peak Flo. Co., Colorado Springs, Colo. Podesta & Baldocchl, San Francisco. Potter Floral Co., El Paso, Tex. Randall's Flower Shop, Worcester, Mass. Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh. Pa. Rock. Wm. L., Flower Co.. Kansas City. Rodgers, J. W., Dayton, O. Rosery Floral Co., The. Newark, N. J. Rosala Bros.. Seattle. Wash. Saake, O. C, Los Angeles, Cal. Sal%er Seed Co.. John A.. La Crosse. Wis. Schiller, The Florist, Chicago. Schllng. Max, 786 Fifth Ave., New York. Sceery, Edward, Passaic, N. Y. .Sceery, Edward, Paterson, N. J. Schlatter, Wm., & Son, Springfield, Mass,, Schmidt, Chas. L.. Harrisburg, Pa. Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. FLORIST Established over 30 years. 1122 Grand Avenue. Mention the American Florist when writing Lang Floral & Nursery Co. 1214 Main Street, Dallas, Texas. Write or wire lieadquarters for flowers for Texas. Oklahoma. Louisiana. New Mexico. No orders too large, none to smalL Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when toritino FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists' Teleirrdph Dellverr. Mention the American Florist when writing Rockford, lU. H. W. BUCKBEE. Mention the American Florist when writing LITTLEFIELD, Horist WORCESTER, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivers, Mention the American Florist when writino Shaffer. Geo. C Washington, D. C. Sheppard. Henry W., Cincinnati, O. Sheridan Greenhouse Co., Sheridan. Wyo. Smith & Fetters Co.. Cleveland, O. Smith Co., A. W.. Pittsburgh. Pa. Smith. Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich. Stumpp, G. B. M.. New York. Trepel, Joseph, Brooklyn, N. Y. Walker Co., The F., Louisville, Ky, Weber, F. H., St., Louis, Mo. Weir, James. Inc., Brooklyn, N. Y. Williams. Mrs. E. A., Pittsburgh, Pa. Wlttbold Co.. G., 746 Buckingham PI.. Chgo. Wolfskin Bros. & M. Ooldenson. Los Angeles. 1920. The American Florist. 275 Mention tko Ameriam FlorUt iohen writing Yonkers, N. Y. New York Floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway Mention the American Florist vihen writing .•.V.FLOWERS.V/. S22 SO. ilCHIGAN BLVD.. Aoi lorimn Amei, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 538-584 RAGE STREET Succeiaor to the HILL FLORAL CO. Oood Stock and Oood Service. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st St. rbe Largest Growers of Flowers la tbe Citj. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsborgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Member of Florists' Telerrapb Deliverr. Mention the American Florist when writing CHARLES L SCHMIDT 313 Market St., Harrisburg, Pa. Nlgbt u>d day service In all Central Pennsylvania. Ifentton the American Florist when writing DETROIT Central Floral Co. ll\':o!^:,%SSSPP° lU-st flprvico In both olU«8 and adjoining unXiory. Member of Florists' Telegraph D«Umr7. ^frntinn the American Florist when writing Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ast'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Member ot Florists' Telerr«.ph D^Uvarr. Mention the American Florist when writino Orders In or around WASHIN6T0N, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Mention the Atnerican Florist %ohen writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grand Ayenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Mention the American Florist when writing g] ininiiBiiiii iiBiiaiuBinaauKiwiniiBiiaiWDiBimmnBiuaniBDBiiiai I wi I WASHINGTON, D. C. I I GEO. H. COOKE 1 I XMorljst i i Connecticut Avenue and L Street | ■imiBiiaiunuiianianamanBiviwianBTmiiminaiiiiuamniviianiBiwuf Washington, D. C. BUCKiSTONE,i«c 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service Los Angeles, Calif. '^^^^^ \ O. C. SAAKE * FLORIST 5( Wc Solicic Telegraph Orders. ■C Regular Trade Discount. 5 215 W. FOURTH STREET New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd Sf. 'Pbone, Columbns 6883 The name "Malandre Hroihers" on a box of flowers is a Guurantee ot Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. Send your orders for flowers for de- livery in this city and vicinity to John A. Salzer Seed Co. Quality and Service Assored. Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY~ AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Kember of Florists' Telegraph SeUTay. Mention the American Florist when writino hIartof Newark, N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Prompt DcErerics lo any lows or dt, withio 150 mitt of Newark. Telephone Market 494 Mention the American Florist when writino "WE NEVER SLEEP" GREENHOUSES MOIDPlllS) iBIHIi 89 South Main St. "Up-to-the-Minute" Service and Bxecotlon. Every Flower In Season Mention the American Florist when writino Kansas City, Mo. Samvd Murray, 1017 Grand Avemie Member of Flori.ts' Teleirrapli Delivery. CHICAGO TJie '/ii£mtr/base florist C. MONROE ST. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 276 The American Florist. Feb. 21, American Seed Trade Association. E. O. Dungan, Philadelphia, Pa., Presi- dent ; Wra. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., First Vioe- President; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa.. Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, 218 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleve- land, O., Secretary-Treasurer. The thirty-eighth annual meetlne will be held at Milwaukee. Wis., June 22-24, 19«0. The price of bags at Chicago, Febru- ary 18, was $64. New York seedsmen report freight shipments greatly delayed by the re- cent blizzard. A Leading Chicago field seed house Is reported to have made $600,000 last year on clover seed. Philadelphia, Pa.— Business for 1920 has started very satisfactorily with Wm. Henry Maule, Inc. A. Henderson, of A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, is planning to attend the New York show next month. The senate agricultural committee has approved the bill repealing the gov- ernment control of wheat prices. La Crosse, Wis. — The John A. Sal- zer Seed Co.'s business shows a sub- stantial increase over that of last year. J. Chas. McCullouou, Cncinnati, O., and wife, are at Palm Beach, Fla. Mrs. McCuIIough's health is rather poorly. Garden Tool manufacturers say they are oversold on account of tlieir inabil- ity to secure steel in sufficient quantity for their purposes. Painesville, O.— Carl Barto, of the Storrs & Harrison Co.'s seed depart- ment, is again at his desk after a pro- longed siege of illness. Visited Chicago: A. Schravendeel, representing Segers Brothers, Lisse, Holland: A. H. Luck, representing S- M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. Point Loma, Calif. — Chas. N. Page and wife, recently injured here by a ^street car crashing into their auto, are *now out of the hospital and recovering . slowly. nW Orleans, La.— The J. Steckler Seed Co. recorded an increa.se of 50 per cent in volume of January business this year, compared with the corresponding month in 1919. Prayers for rain to relieve the long continued period of comparative dry- ness throughout the state wei-e offered in the churches of San FrancLsco, Calif., February 1.5. French cable advices of February 13 indicate the bulb crop needs rain now. The drought, following that of List year, will have, a considerable influ^ce on the quantity produced this season. Cincinnati, O. — H. B. McCullough. of the J. M. McCuIIough's Sons Co., and wife, are now in California. Mr. McCullough is slowly recovering from the effects of his accident of last No- ember. London, Ont. — Frederick James Darch, of the former firm of Darch & Hunter, died January 23, age 49 years. The seed business was sold about six years ago to C. Wesley Baker and Thos. A. Baker, now Dominion Seeds, Ltd., Mr. Darch taking the position as supreme secretary of the Independent Order of Foresters and residing at To- ronto. Board of Trade. — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade, February 18, were as follows : Tim- othy, $10.00 to $14.00 per 100 pounds; $14.50 bid for March and offered for $14.80; red clover, $45.00 to $54.00 per 100 pounds. Toledo, O. — Clover was steady Feb- ruary 16, opening unchanged from the closing price the previous day, with cash offered at $35.00, a drop of 50 cents during the week. Timothy was also steady with cash. 1919, at .$6.95, March $6-95, Apiil $6.90, and May $6.85. Louisville, Ky. — While mail order sales during January were considerably less than the same month, 1919, due to the fact that the catalogue was not mailed as early. Wood, Stubbs & Co.'s credit sales show a substantial increase and all indications point to excellent business later. Onion Sets in the Chicago district have moved rather slowly the past week on account of the severe weather. Prices, however, remain firm at $3.50 for colors and $4.(X) for whites, in car- lots. Independent stocks are reported pretty well cleaned up, but the sets on hand continue in fine condition. Rochester, N. Y. — Notwithstanding the fact that the catalogue of James Vick's Sons was held back by slow and inadequate transportation and unsettled conditions in the printing trade, January sales have averaged up to those of a year ago. Taking into consideration the severe temperature of the month just passed, business should start with a rush with the arrival of favoraiile weather. California Rainfall. January, 1920, -ivas a month of very unfavorable weather for crop growth in C.Tlifornia. The drought conditions which had prevailed during the preced- ing months were greatly accentuated by the remarkable absence of precipita- tion during January, usually a month of heavy rain. Not only was the rain- fall decidedly below the normal for the month throughout the state, but at ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMitiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiliiniilliiiliiiiiiiiiitiiiiniiiiiiniii: I THE W. G. pressing! SEED COMPANY I NORVVAIiK, OHIO. | I — — Growers Exclusively of — | I Sweet Corn Seed| ^•iiitiiiiniiitriiiiiiMiiiniiriitiioMtiiiHiiiiiiniiiiiiiMtiiHiitiiiiiiiiHiiiiiitiiiiiKiiii)' Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondence Solicited. many places it was the least ever re- corded in a January. Very little snow fell in the mountains, and at the close of the month, no snow remained on the ground at the 5,000-foot level, and at the higher stations the amounts were less than at the beginning of the month. From the 7th to the 15th, a cold spell prevailed, and heavy killing frosts generally, causing some damage to oranges in the San Joaquin valley. This was followed by warmer weather, which continued to the end of the month. On the 17th, the highest tem- peratures ever recorded in January oc- curred at San Jose and Los Angeles, and the record was equaled at San Luis Obispo. At the close of the month, all streams were very low and all crops were sadly in need of rain. The out- look for water for irrigation and power purposes during the coming summer was very discouraging. Bean Tariff Proposed. The California bean industry has been in a bad way for sometime, due principally to the heavy Imports of beans and the high cost of labor. It is said the oriental countries produce a close imitation of nearly every bean grown in the United States. The Ko- tenashi bean is identical in appearance with the small white bean which con- stitutes 4'2 per cent of this country's production. The Kotenashi bean has been sold in San Francisco this year for as low as 3% cents per pound, or about one-half the cost of production of beans in California. It has recently been quoted in every market in the United States at % to % cent per pound below the similar domestic bean, showing that the consumer gets no benefit from the oriental importation, while the domestic article is excluded. The principal bean growing states are California, Michigan and New York, and the average normal produc- tion of beans in the United States is approximately 10,000.000 bushels; the average normal prodnfctlon of beans in the orient is approximately 200,000,- Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. The Best Color Chart PBICB $1.00 POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearbom St^ CHICAGO Braslan Grower for the Wholesale Triul« Only. Onion. Lettuce. C»RKftT; Parsnip, I'arslet.Celert Endive. Salsify. Named and Mixed Gbandiflora and Spenceb Sweet Peas and Sunflower. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company i920. The American Florist. 277 We are headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING in VEGETABLE SEEDS with our Stock Seed Farms at Qraas Lake, Mtch.. and our growing Btatlons In every part of »*»» United States where leedfl are grown succesBfuUy. all In charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN and VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. 8^" Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for future delivery. ""^6 JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., CAMBRIDGE, N. Y. Before Placing Orders for BWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandl- floras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS In general; aX>MATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, vprlte JOHN BODGEB & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA Yokohama Nursery Co. LTD. Woolworth Building, NEW YORK CITY IMPORTERS Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds •000 bushels. The average wage of the American field laborer is in excess of $4.00 a day; the average wage of the Asiatic field laborer is below 30 cents per day. Recent testimony before the food administration showed that the •cost of production of beans ranged from $26.95 to $80.00 an acre, and the yield all the way from 300 to 2,000 pounds. The growers of California, Michigan and New York have united in an effort to secure a tariff of four cents per pound on imported beans, and they are very hopeful of success. It is claimed as a result of the large importation, 2,000,000 bags of beans having been imported from the orient since last harvest, a large proportion of the 1918 •crop of California beans has found no market even at prices below the cost of production. During all of the first half of 1918, the price offered for the product was below the cost of produc- tion. The Asiatic countries have pro- ductive resources sufficient to supply every demand of the American bean market. It is further stated that beans are the only important food product that have no ready market, that they are the only important food product that have sold at prices materially lower than the prices of the previous two years, and that they are the only important food product that have sold below the cost of production. California claims to produce nearly one-half of all the beans grown in the United States, that the crop is second in value to only one other agricultural product in the state, that the industry brings from forty to fifty million dol- lars of new wealth to the state every year, that many thousands of acres of the richest bean land in California are unsuited for other crops, that bean growing is the most important indus- try in many counties of the state, that bean culture adds fertility to the soil and improves the land for other uses, that the ruin of the bean industry will bring heavy losses and in many cases SEND FOR 1920 Florists' and Market Gardeners' Catalog NOW READY TO MAIL EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO. 4013 Milwaukee Ave., ( Near irvmg Park Blvd.) CHICAGO y.^.^.}^.^^^^^^5^»;^>M^y?y;^;^iyyyy^«:«aaffifagaa^^ : Salvia or Scarlet Sage We have just completed harvesting our own Bloomsdale Farm Grown, crop 1919, Salvia or Scarlet Sage. We ofifer yon this exceptionally good strain, and high vitality seed, of the following varieties : Salvia Splendens or Clara Bedman, Salvia Bonfire, 1 lb., $30.00 per lb.; 5 lbs. and over, $25.00 per lb. Net, 60 days, 2% off 10, f. o. b. Bristol, Pa., if unsold on receipt of order, as we did not have a large crop. D. Landreth Seed Company, Estaw?sh2f i784 Bristol, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Seed Growers C. I. mORSL W CO. San Francisco, Calif. GROWERS OP SELEOTED STOCKS OP Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Carrot, Sweet Peas, Etc. Western Seed & Irrigation Go. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES: Cucumber, Muskmelon and Watermelon, Pumpkin, Summer and Winter Squash, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. Write for Special Contract and Spot Prices. Office and Warehouse, Growing Station, FREMONT, NEB. ROCKY FORD, COLO. Bolgiano's "Big Crop" Seeds "Tested and Trusted" Over a Century. Special price list to Florists and Market Gardeners. Write for a copy at once— it will save you money, J. B0L6IAN0 & SON, Baltimore, Md. 278 The American Florist Feb. 21, the: J.G.ROBINSONSEEDGO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY FORD. COLORADO. Contract growers of Cucumbers, Cantaloupe, Watermelon. Squasb and Pumpkin Seed; Suffar, Flint and Field Seed Corn. Mention the American Florist when writing bankruptcy to more than 6,000 growers in C.iIiforni.T, and that the loss of the industry will cause incalculable harm to banks, merchants and business throughout the state. Catalogues Received. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge. N. Y., trade price list; John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis., seeds; E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., roses, chrysanthemums, etc.; Archias' Seed Store, Sedalia, Mo., seeds; Howard W. Gillet, Lebanon Springs, N. Y.. gladioli: L. E. TVilliams, Exeter. N. H.. nur- sery stock; J. J. Broomall, Eagle Rock, Calif., dahlias; Cole's Seed Store, Pella, Iowa .seeds; the I. W. Scott Co., Pi^s- burgh. Pa., seeds; Henry Field Seed Co., Shenandoah, la., seeds; F'l-aser Nursery Co.. Huntsville, Ala., surplus list; John Connon Co.. London, Ont., trees, shrubs and plants: Northrup. King & Co., Minneapolis, Minn., seeds; Colorado Seed Co., Denver, Colo., home garden seeds; J. K. Alexander. East Bridgewater, Mass., dahlias, gladioh, peonies, etc.; the J. Chas. McCullough Seed Co., Cincinnati, O., »eedg; Henry Mette. Quedlinburg, Germany, seeds; be Graaff Bros., Noordwijk, Hol- land bulbs; Alessandro Squadrilli (M. ' Herb) Naples, Italy, vegetable and flower seeds; T. Sakata & Co., Kanagawa, Yokohama, Japan, seeds. Sack Ownership Ruling. Sacramento, Calif., Jan, 23.— Sacks and other containers generally used in delivery of wholesale lots of beans, po- tatoes, onions and other products do not change ownership in the transaction, and unless specified remain the prop- erty of the seller of the commodity, according to a ruling handed down by Charles G. Johnson, state scaler of weights and measures, as the laws of California require the _ selling of such commodities at net weight. Grass and Clover Seed Prices. The following were the wholesale prices in dollars per 100 pounds on timothy, Kentucky blue grass, red top and red clover, at principal points of distribution, February 7, 1920, as given by the Government Market Reporter of February 14, 1920: Ky. Timo- Blue Red Reel thv Grass Top Clover New Tork ...$14.75 $28.00 $19.00 $67.50 H.-i;tiinore .... 15.00 27.00 20.00 56.00 Riclii'innfl 15.25 2S.50 20.50 00.00 Buffalo 14.75 28.00 20.00 58.50 Toledo 14.75 31.00 21.00 59.25 T.oilisvllle 14.75 30.00 22.00 CI. 00 OhicaKO 14.10 29.00 18.60 57.50 Minneapolis .. 14.25 31.00 22.00 60.00 St. I.ouis 14.95 31.00 21.60 69.00 Kansas CItv... 14.90 30.00 21.00 60.00 Denver 16.00 29.00 23.00 Salt Lake City. 14. 00 31.00 20.00 60.00 Seattle 18.00 36.00 25.00 60.00 Memphis 15.00 23.60 61.00 Average tor tlie United States same date. IPIO $10.50 $23.00 $14.25 $41.00 Wait for KELWAY'S Wholesale SEED CATALOGUE FOB. 1920 before placing your order. The most favorable prices of the year. If not received wire or write KELWAY & SON, Wholesale Seed Growers, Langporty England Wholesale seed growers>=— SPECIALTIES In variety ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST SAN FRANCISCO CABLE ADDRESS "MOGILL-SEED" SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA . N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, France Specialties: Beets. Mangoca, Carrots, Cabbagei, Celeries. Parsleys, Parsnips. Tnmlps. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing mm R. PEDRICK & SON PKBRICKTOWN, N, J. Pepper. Egff Plant. Tomato. Okra. Asparagus. Rhubarb, Celery, Spinach, Beet. Onion, Beans, Cabbage. Cauliflower. Sweet Corn and Vine Seeds. Correspondence Solicited. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS Mention the American Florist when ioriting An experience of half a century in produr.ini hitrli grade GARDEN SEEDS ■ at your disposal. Contract erowers for the jobbiDg trade of a full line. Mail us your list for both SrOT nnd FDTURK requirements. S. D. WOODRUFF 5 SONS ORANGE. CONN., and NEW YORK CITY The Everett B.Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Com, Onion, Turnip, Radisli, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, lljifnril Rnnn Montana. Idaho. Washington. mmuiU.UUIIII. For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send yonr Inqnlrlea to HURST & SON 152 Honndsditcb LONDON, - - ENGIiAJSD The Premier British Wholesale and ETzportlD? Seed House. 75 TEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAI>. W'HOLiESALE SEED GROWER Specialties: Beet, Carrot, E^ndlTe, Lettuce. Onion and Radish. Correspondence Solicited. TOMATO SEED Srown for the AVholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORXIA IHECHERSERTGOYSEEDGO. VAIiliEY, Donglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber. Muskmelon, Squash and PumpkliU Sweet. Flint and Dent Seed Corn. SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm. Send your inqniries to The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison Si., Clilcago 1920. The American Florist. 279 Sp ring Bulbs For Your Counter Trade and for Your Greenhouses. GLADIOLUS The finest bulbs produced the past summer. We are large growers and in addition to the follow- ing can offer many other named kinds. Write us. Per 1000 Mrs. Francis King, I'ir^t size $25.00 Mrs. Francis King, Mediuni size 20 00 Chicago White, First size 33.00 Chicago White, Medium size 30.00 Augusta, First size 35.00 Augusta, Medium size 30.00 America, First size 27.00 America, Medium size 22.00 Halley, First size 35.00 Halley, Medium size 30.00 Europe, First size 65.00 Europe, Medium size 60.00 Per 1000 Niagara, First size $50.00 Niagara, Medium size 45 00 Peace, First size 45.00 Panama, First size 47.00 Panama, Medium size 38.00 Mrs. Frank Pendleton, First size 47.00 Mrs. Franic Pendleton, Medium size 43.00 Schwaben, First size 55.00 Schwaben, Medium size 50.00 Primulinus Sunbeam, First size 60.00 War, First size 60.00 CALADIUNS With sc und center shoots. Sizes Doz. 100 1000 5 to 7 in. circum $1.00 $ 7.50 $ 70.00 7 to 9 in. circum .... 1.25 9.00 85.00 9 to 1 1 In. circum 2.35 15.00 140.00 1 to 1 2 In. circum. (scarce) .... 4.25 3000 2 in. and upwards. very large (scarce) . each, 40c TUBEROSES Lilium Giganteum From Ice Storage. 7- 9 In. OOOtocasen Per 8- 9 in. (260 to case) L Case 8- 10 in. (225 to case) I Ari, nn 9- 10 in. (200tocase)J JSt.UU Well cured Bulbs. Free from rot. 100 1000 Dwarl Excelsior Pearl, second size, 3-4 incii $3.25 $27.50 Dwarf Excelsior Pearl, First size, 4-6 inch 5.00 45.00 Variegated leaved, single 4.00 35.00 Albino, early single white 4.00 35.00 Armstrong's Ever Blooming 4.00 35.00 Mexican 3.00 25.00 CANNAS stored in our special moist cellars, not dried and stunted. 100 1000 Chas. Henderson, Crimson, 4 ft $4.00 $35.00 David Harum, Vermilion, 3H ft 5.00 40.00 Eureka, White, 1 ft 8.00 75.00 Florence Vaugtian, Yellow spotted. 5 ft 4.00 35.00 Firebird, best .Scarlet, 4 ft 10.00 90.00 Gustav Gorapper, Yellow, 3H ft 5.00 40.00 Hungaria, best Pink, 3»4 ft., 7.50 70.00 King Humbert, Scarlet, 4 ft 5.50 50.00 Long Branch, bright Crimson, 5 ft 8.00 75.00 Mad. Crozy, \'ermiUon,3>4 ft 4.00 35.00 Meteor, brilliant Crimson, 4 ft 6.50 55.00 Orange Bedder,'Orant;6 color, 4 ft. 6.00 50.00 Yellow Humbert, deep rich Yellow, 4 ft 6.00 50,00 Queen Charlotte, Orange Scarlet. 4 ft 5.00 40.00 Souv. Antolne Crozy, Crimson, 4 ft... 5.00 40.00 The Express, Crimson Scarlet, 214 ft 6,00 55.00 Mrs. A. Conard, Salmon Pink, 4 ft 12.00 100.00 Venus, Rosy Pink. 4 ft 4.00 35.00 Wintzer's Colossal, bright Scarlet, 5 ft 4.00 35.00 Wyoming, Orange, 7 ft 4.00 35.00 WRITE FOR OUR "SPRING BOOK FOR FLORISTS" NEW YORK Vaughan's Seed Store •^»'"'^'' TUBEROSE. 280 The American Plorist. Feb. 21, PRICE LIST ON CANNAS Select 2 to 3 eyes. We have never handled finer stock. Bronze-Leaved Varieties Height CRANDYWINE. Wine red dappled with crimson SV* ft. DAVID HARUM. Bright vermilion scarlet mottled dark red 3 ft. EGAKUALE. I>eep currant red 4 ft. KINO HUMBRRT. Orange scarlet. . .4 to 4y2 ft. AVYOMING. OranKe-colored ? ft. MIISAFOLIA. Immense foliage. .. .6 to 8 ft. SHENANDOAH. Rose pinii 4 ft. Variegated Flowers with Green Foliage Height ALLEMANIA. Bright scarlet, broad yel- low border, beautifully mottled . .4 to 5 ft. GLADIOFl.ORA. Crimson edged with gold 3% ft. ITALIA. Clear yellow overlaid with orange 3^^ **■ Mme. CROZY. Brilliant scarlet, orange gilt edge ^Va ft. SOV. D'ANTOINE CROZY. Bright gold- en yellow 4 ft. Pink Shades with Green Foliage HUNGARIA. Pink with satiny sheen MLLE. BERAT. Deep rose pinlt 4 MRS. A. CONARD. Salmon pink 4 ROSEA GIGANTEA. Rich rose pink 4 LOUISE, Soft rose pink 5 VENUS. Rose pink, creamy yellow border 4 Height .3 ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. Per 100 Per lOOO .i;3.oo $25.00 3.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 25.00 25.00 45.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 Foliage Per 100 Per 1000 $3.00 $25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 liagc Per 100 $5.00 3.00 5.50 6.00 3.00 Per 1000 $40.00 25.00 50.00 55.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 Yellow Shades with Green Foliage Height AUSTRIA, Bright yellow, crimson throat 3y2ft. BURBANK. Sulphur yellOTv, inner petals dotted red 6 I'LOKENCE VAUGHAN. Yellow with bright red spots .5 INDIANA. Rich golden orange 5 GLADIATOR. Bright yellow, spotted crimson 4 R, WALLACE. Canary yellow 5 YELLO^V HUMBERT. Deep rich yellow heavily spotted bright red. 3' to 3Vi ft GUSTAV GUMPER. Golden yellow, lower petals spotted red 4 ft Per 100 $3.00 Per 1000 $25.00 ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. 3.00 25.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 40.00 27.50 Red Shades with Green Foliage Height A. BOUVIER. Clear crimson 5 ft. BEAUTE POITEVINE. Crimson 4 ft. CRIMSON REDDER. Red SVa ft. CHAS. HENDERSON. Crimson scarlet, yellon' flame throat 4 FIREBIRD. Glistening scarlet, without markings 4 JEAN' TISSOT. Vermilion, bright orange shadings 3 LOUISIANA. Crimson scarlet 5 to 6 METEOR. Brilliant scarlet 5 KATE GRAY. Soft orange shaded car- mine, dotted yellow throat 5 to 6 PENNSYLVANIA. Scarlet overlaid with orange 4V^ ft. TARRYTOAVN. Crimson 3V2 ft. AVINTZER'S COLOSSAL. Vivid scarlet 5 to 6 ft. PANAMA. Dull red, overlaid rose, with mottled yellow edge 3 ft. EXPRESS. Crimson scarlet 2»4 ft. BLACK PRINCE. Dark velvety crimson. 4% ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. Per 100 $3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 8.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 Per lOOO $25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 75.00 25.00 35.00 40.00 ft. 3.00 25.00 3.00 3.00 25.00 25.00 5.00 40.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 Prices subject to change without notice. "Watch Us Grow." American Bulb Co. 172 North Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. JAMES VICK'S SONS Growera of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the benefit of our 69 years* experience. All Seasonable Varieties. *^ Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Oallt. Swiet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Grower, of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of IHigh-Orade Seed, TOMATO. Pepper, Eggplant, Squash, Pumpkin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Com on contract. CORRKS PONPENCB gOLIOITBD Seed Packets FLOWER SEED SIZES TO CATALOG ENVEI^OPES — RETURN ENVELOPES Brown Bag Filling Machine Co. FITCHBURG. MASS., U. S. A. MichelFs Flower Seeds ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED GREENHOUSE GROWN 1000 seeds $3.50 I 10,000 seeds $30.00 5000 seeds 16.25 | 25,000 seeds 68.75 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI SEED 1000 seeds 10.75 I 10.000 seeds 15.60 .5000 seeds 3.00 | 26,000 seeds 12.50 ASTER SEED Our Asters are grown for us by specialists and we can recommend our stock with the utmost confldence to produce the best results. ASTERMUM Tr. Pkt. Oz. White $0.40 $2.25 Rose Pink 40 225 Lavender 40 2.25 Mixed 40 2.00 ASTER, CREGO White 40 2.00 Shell Plnls .40 2.00 Rose Pink 40 2.00 Purple 40 2.00 Lavender .40 2.00 Mixed 30 1.50 ASTER, EARLY ROYAL BRANCHING Lavender .40 Purple .40 Rose Pink 40 SheU Pink 40 White .40 Mixed .40 2.26 2.25 225 2.25 2.25 2.00 ASTER, QUEEN OF THE MARKET Tr. Pkt. Oz. White i0.2b 11.00 RosePink 25 1.00 Blush Pink 35 100 Dark Blue -25 1.00 Light Blue -25 I.OO Crimson -25 100 Mixed 20 .76 ASTER, MICHELL'S IMPROVED SEMPLE'S BRANCHING White M Shell Pink :« Rose Pink -30 Lavender so Purple 30 Crimson ao Mixed 30 Also all other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. Send for Our Wholesale Price List it yoa do not receive a copy. 518 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.60 1.50 1.50 1.50 HENRY F. MICHELL CO., Mention the American Florist token writing 1920. The American Florist. 281 BILBS iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii,/\NDi''i'''''''''''i'''''''''''''''''''''''^ ROOTS For Immediate Shipment T. R. Be^ooia Bulbs SiDRle mixed, l-lja iu. Per 1000 diameter $110.00' Single mixed, %-\ in. diameter 90.00 Single, in following separate colors: Scarlet, Pink, Sal- mon, Orange, Crimson, ^-^-X in. diameter 95.00 F. O. B. New York Size No. to case Per case 7-9 300 $49.50 8-10 2B0 47.50 9-10 200 50.00 10-11 150 4w.oO 11-12 130 47.50 F. O. B. Denver 6-8 400 42.00 7-9 300 49.60 8-10 250 47.50 9-10 200 60.00 F. O. B. Chicago 7-9 300 49.50 10-11 150 49.50 F. O. B. London (Ont.) 7-9 300 49.50 8-10 250 47.50 9-10 200 50.00 10-11 150 49.50 BAMBOO STAKES Size No. to bale Per bale Natural, 2 ft. 2i>ft. 3 ft. 4 ft. 6 ft. 6 ft. 4,000 5,000 4,000 4,000 3,000 2,500 $16.00 23.75 23.00 30.00 28.50 27.50 TERMS 60 days net, 2% cash 10 days from invoice date, cash with order unless your credit is established with us. Write for prices on HARDY LILY BULBS, DRACAENA CANES, PALM SEEDS, RAFFIA, BAMBOO CANES, Etc. Established 1902. "Reliability" is our mDtto. We occupy our own building, a city block through, and give prompt, efficient, courteous service. McHutchison & Co. 95 Chambers St., NEW YORK Burpee's Seeds Grow W. Atlee Burpee Co Seed Growers Philadelphia W.Atlee Burpee Co., Seed Growers Philadelphia, Burpee's Annual for 1920 The Leading American Seed Catalog. Burpee's Annual gives reliable information about Burpee- Quality seeds. It fully describes the leading varieties of vegetables and flowers, and contains over ninety color illustrations of Burpee specialties. Burpee'S Annual will be mailed to you free. WRITE FOR A COPY TODAY. If you are a florist, ask for a copy of Burpee's Blue List, our florists' catalog. W^. Atlee Burpee Co, Seed Growers Philadelphia 282 The American Florist. Feb. 21, (lllllllllllllllllllllltllllllllllllllllllinilllllllllllllllllUtlUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII'IIIIIIIIIIUtlllMlltlUntlliilllllll'^ "Hamburg Late Pink" Ghrysanlliemum | Picture was taken Pec. 6. 1019, and will 2lve a good Idea of what I "Hamburg Late Pink" looks like when grown to siiifrle stems and planted six = iiiflies each way. i "Hamburg Late Pink" Js an improved late pink M,iud Dean, havins more f petals, and if thrown for late will hardly ever show an open center. 1 The average grower of chrysanthrmuras irust have varieties whirh are = easy to handle and from whi^li he can cut as near l')0% of perfect blooms | as possible. "Hamburg Late Pink" has been grown for the last four vpars, i and produces a very liitrii proportion of good fiowcrs. Tt is rot an exhibition = variety, but, for late pink, one of the best for commercial purposes, Ii tan = be had in bloom the latter part of November by taking an early bud, but = some of the flowers will show open centers: but by selecting late buds, after E October Ist, most of tbe flowers are cut during December, and would advise = to select late buds, as the later buds will hardly ever show an open center, f and some flowers can be had even in Januarj'. 1 Keeping qualities are excellent, and where a graceful pink flower is = wanted. "Hamburg Late Pink" cannot be surpassed. "Hamburg Late Pink" = will be disseminated in the spring of i;"20. Plants will be ready March 1st. = 1920, and all orders will be filled in rotation. = RootedCuttlngs(by parcel post).. $16.00 per 100; $150.00 per 1 000 I 2-inch pots [by express) IS.OOperlOO; 160.00 per 1000 | WILLIAM F. KASTING COMPANY 568-570 Washington St., BUFFALO, N. Y. | .llllllMIIIIIIMIItlllllllllllltllllllllNllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllKllllllllllllllllUllllllltllllllllllllllllllllUlUlllumillllll.^ If you are Interested in POINSETTIAS and four and five Inch BOSTON FERNS for immediate delivery, write GEO. A. KUHL, ^"^K nfr" Columbus, 0. ST. valentine's day trade sets becokd. St. Valentine's day business in this city -was tlie best in history, according to reports of florists in tha down-town i shopping section. It was early in the clay when the supply of roses or carna- tions was exhausted. The flowers which were most plentiful, were vio- lets, sweet peas and jonquils. The de- mand was good for all purposes, but especially for parties celebratiug- the day. Quite a few masquerade balls and receptions were held. Funeral work has been active, because of the epi- demic of influenza. There is also a large amount of other sirkness, and flowers always play an important part. Most of the florists have tiecii oom- pelled to depend on outside shipments for their supplies, and in some in- stances, these were rather slow iu ar- riving. Growers of flowers in central Ohio are laying plans for an e.xtra laVge Easter business and prospects ai-e exceedingly bright. Indications point to a good supply of lilies, tulips. violets and hydrangeas. J. W. L. Wichita, Kan. FLORAL VALENTINES IN GREAT DEMAND. St. Valentine day, 1920, set a new record for that date, although a short- age of stock developed early in the day in cut flowers, which materially reduced the possible total receipts for the day. Flowering plants of prirnula. cyclamen, cineraria, freesia, etc., and made-up plant baskets helped to fill in the gap, besides taking care of their own demand, and rolled up an vniprece- dented total for plant sales for this occasion. Of course, prices were high, compared with previous years, but buyers seem to expect advanced prices, and little comment was heard. Weath- er conditions were all that could be reasonably asked for. Business, so far this year, has been good, and many days the demand has exceeded supply. Prices are almost at holiday figures. The call for funeral flowers has been quite heavy, and especially so since the beginning of the influenza epidemic. General business prospects for spring seem good, if present financial condi- tions are not too greatly upset. C. Lily of the Valley Pips Finest Quality Ready for immediate delivery. For prices write Van IVf eeuwen &Tegelaar, 1 133 Broadway, NEW YORK (Corner 26th Street) Primula Obconica Gigantea Rosea Dwarf habit, light and dark shades of pink. Select strain. All fresh seed. Sample of flower pro- duced, sent on request. Packet of 1500 seeds for $1.50. Cash. Ernest Oechslin Madison and Gale Sts., River Forest, 111. Mention the American Florist when toriti LILIUM FORMOSUN 7 to 9 and 9 to 10 in. Lilium Multiflorum, 7 to 9 and 9 to lO In. Lillum Multifloriun Giganteum, 7 to 9 in. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS Begonia Gracilis Luminosa. Dracaena Indivisa. Salvia Zurich. Smilax Seed. Prices on application. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay Street, thru to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist when writinp BOUVARDIA There is iil\vu\s a shortage in Bouvardias. Why not order now? Single white, sinnl.' pink, single red. Per 100 Per 1000 2 inch pots $7.50 $6,5.00 214 inch pots 8.00 70.00 April delivery. CTT TTPPIT 325 Bulletin Building, . U. IjlUVJlt, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writinp Gladiolus for Fori iM VIUUIVIUO IVl Strictly first size 1 VI ^ bulbs. l;IU^ 1^ inch and np. Per 100 1000 America, pink $3.50 $30.00 Autumn Queen, light yellow, red throat 4.00 36.00 Brenchleyensis, scarlet. 2.76 25.00 Chicago White 3.75 35 00 Francis King, scarlet... 3. 26 28.00 Halley, salmon 4.00 35.00 Mrs. Frank Pendleton. 7.00 60.00 Myrtle 7.60 70.00 Niagara, yellow 5.00 45.00 Peace, white 6.C0 45.00 Schwaben, yellow 7.00 65.00 Prlnceps, red 6.60 60.00 A. Henderson & Co. 166 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Rooted Cultings ALTERX.ANTHERA, red and yellow. per 1.000 $ S ">« BEGONIA, Chatelaine. 2Vi-in.. per 100 6.00 BKELLIANTISSIMA. per 1.000 10.00 ClirHE.\, Ageratum. Guernsey and Blue Star, per 100 9" FEVERFEW, Gem; GENISTA, \1N- CA VAR 1-50 DAISIES, Mrs. Saunders, Single White, Boston Yellow, 2-in., per 100 3.00 AI.YSSUM, Giant Double. 2-in 2.00 SMILAX and PRISIULA, Malacoides, 2-in 3.00 GERMAN rVY, R. C, per 100 1.5» SjWLVIA, R. C, Splendens and Bonfire. per 100 1-25 Cash. BYER BROS., chambmsburg. Mention the American Florist when writing 1920. The American Florist. 283 Dreer's Reliable Flower Seeds We offer below a few varieties that should be sown early For complete list, see our Wholesale Catalogue for 1 920 : Trade Pkt. AKorutiim, niun rerfcctlnn. Best Park niuo Bcdder fO.lS AlyMHiini, Ijlttlt' Oeni or Carpet of Snow, Very Dwarf, IDxtra Sclcrt Stock 1.1 Antirrhinum, tiiiint. While, Yellow. Pink, Ro8C, Scarlet and Oiirn.t. I'.icli 30 Anlirrhiniini, (iiiint. I'Mn.st .Mixed 15 AHiiiinicns i'liiniiiNUS Nuiiiih. True, Greenhouse Grown. I'.T 1.00{1 M Is S.50 ltPK<*nh>, i:i"ir.' .1' rhatelalne. Rose Pink 50 lleKoiiiii, LuiiiinusM, Fiery Red 50 iieRnliiil, I'rlma Donna, Rose ."SO Reeoiiiii, A'erncin. Cannon, Red . .' 30 Ileicunlu, ScmptTHorons. Kinost Mixed 30 rnlendulu. Oranq:e King. Very large double orange red.. ('HiendiilH. I, onion Kins. Very large double lemon yellow. t'lknd.ytiift. Giant White Tlyacinth, flowered, extra select Oz. .$0.30 . .15 .40 Trade Pkt. Ontliiireil fiyninonirpa. Dusty Miller SO.llS t'eiilanreu Cyaiins, Uoiihle. Ulue. Kine for cutting: 15 Centiinreii Cyanns. I>le. Rose Pink, Pine for cutting 15 Cnhiieil SoanileiiM. I'urple 10 rolen-*. I >roors Hybrids. Mixed 50 Unwueiia .\ustrali.s. Hi-oad T.eavert 15 Itraraenu iiitlixNii. Narrow Poliafro. Fine centre nlant 10 tirevlllea Uiiluista. l-'lne ornamental plant 20 (iypsophila. l':iopans Alba Grandifiora. Pine whitt Iponiu*!! Oranilitlonl. Early Flowering Afoonflow Oz. cut flower. $0.15 ■r 30 Oz. $0.60 .75 .60 S..50 S.50 '.i T.b. $0.60 .,50 1.25 Oz. $0.50 ..'>0 .50 .30 .40 .30 .60 'l I.b, $0.50 1.00 ..\1.M-V i.i;mii;\.s .v.mkhk .v. Trade Pkt. I.i>belia Speeiosiv. Dark Blue Trailing $0.35 I.nbelia GnwilW. T.ight Blue Trailing 20 Micnonette 4- Prince Wild, rich crimson, 4 ft 4.00 3.5.00 * * Queen Charlotte, scarlet bordered yellow, 3% ft 5.00 45.00 J || Richard Wallace, canary yellow, 5 ft 4.50 40.00 ^ % THE STORKS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio % ■ m >•■■•.».-»■■•■■<.■»-■•■.»..•..»..• • • • : • • M. m. .m. .m. • m »: m .m. .m. .:.: .m. .: .m. m. .m. .*..:.: .m. .•..: .m. .*..:.*..: .m ••..•. 1920. The American Florist. 285 Lily of the Valley Order Now FOR EASTER FORCING (\;iy I Bruns' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand Per 1000, $50.00; 500, $27.50; 100, $6.00. Bruns' Special Early Forcing rer 1000, $40.00; 500, $22.50; 100, $5.00. Best Holland Pips Per 1000, $30.00; 500, $17.50; 100, $4.00. H N. BRUNS, 3040 W. Madison St., Chicago ABUNDANCE OF STOCK Per 100 Per lono 2K-lnch Smilax plants S 2.TS $2S.0O 2V4-lDch Snapdragons, white, pink and yellow 6.00 48.00 4-lnch Marguerites, white and yellow 15.00 25.000 Vlncas, field grown 8.00 75.00 10,000 Bench Ferns, 6 varieties, $25.00 and J30.00 per 100. Packing free of charge. Liberal «xtras. Alonzo J.Bryan Wholesale Florist Washington, New Jersey A. F. LONGREN 4249 W. Monroe Street CHICAGO, ILLINOIS f> „ • standard Sorts, hi V »f*r3nilltnQ hHled.trom 3-in,pots. SmilfiY Extra strong: will make quick strings. *"""**■*• From 8-in. pots, $2.S0 per 100. GREVILIEA KOBUSTA. From 2iu. pots, $3.00 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, At^t^N^rN: y. CARNATIONS F. Dorner & Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. When Buying HOLLAND BULBS for next season BUY THE BEST. Order from Segers Brothers, i^td., buTgrowers Lisse, Holland WRITE OUR Mr. A. Schravendeel, 116 Broad St., New York, for prices. Hogewoning & Sons, Inc. Wholesale Bulb Growers and Importers 32 Broadway, New York 286 The American Florist. Feb. 21, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. J. Edward Moon, Morrisville, Pa., Presi- dent; Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana. Mo., Vice- President; John Watson, 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. W. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. Forty-fifth annual convention will be held at the Congress Hotel, Chicago, June 23-25, 1920. Rose Cumbing Wooton does well in Florida. Obchards in Rock Island county, Illi- nois, are being badly damaged by rav- ages of the San Jose scale. THE California fruit pack for the year ending February 28, 1920, is esti- mated at more than $70,000,000. Lawrence, Kan. — The Mt. Hope Nur- series have opened downtown offices in the Lawrence National Bank building. Camphor is now being produced in this country, and it is believed that eventually, American production in Florida will suffice to take care of do- mestic needs. Congress has set apart 1,116,000 acres of land in Idaho, known as the Thunder Moimtain district, as a na- tional forest. It adjoins the Payette national forest. The University of California agri- cultural experiment station, Berkeley, has issued Bulletin No. 217 on "Selec- tion of Stocks in Citrus Propagation," 30 pages, illustrated. Topeka, Kan. — E. B. Cushman, of this city, has purchased the orchard of S. H. Hudlow, near Oronogo, Mo., con- sisting of 80 acres, the consideration said to have been $21,000. Albany, Ga. — The Keystone Pecan Co., a Pennsylvania corporation, has purchased the Arthur pecan grove of 740 acres for $229 per acre, a total of $170,000. The oldest trees are tnree years old. "Manual of American Grape-Growingf." A complete book on grape-growing, under the above title, by U. P. Hed- rick, horticulturist of the New York agricultural experiment station, a well known authority, has recently been published, giving to what is now a great industry in America, a treatise of its own, an up-to-date manual of propagation, manipulation and the handling of the grape for the commer- cial grower, and meeting the needs of the amateur in his city or suburban home. The book comprises 18 chap- ters, fully illustrated, among the topics being: "The Domestication of the Grape"; "Regions and Their Determi- nants"; "Propagation"; "Stocks and Resistant Vines"; "Vineyard Manage- ment"; "Pruning"j "Training"; "Grapes under Glass"; "Pests"; "Marketing"; "Botany of Grapes" and "Varieties." As a means of proper selection of an assortment of all kinds and for all places in America, the manual lists 158 varieties with information as to their susceptibilities to disease, etc., as well as points of special merit. The book of 468 pages is substantially bound in cloth. Ibolisn) Prirct, Natural Habit Ibolinm 'S Hardy Privet (L. Ibota X Ovalifolium) Now sent out for the first time. Inquire for further information. One-year field-grown plants, 85.00 each. Summer rooted, frame-grown, $3.00 each. Plants in storage for immediate shipment. Introducers of Box -Barberry, well rooted summer frame cuttinKS, $65.00 per 1000. The Elm City Nursery Co., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc. NEW HAVEN, CONN. Iboliom Prirel, Wben Trimmed Mention the American Florist when tcritiuff Ampelopsis Yeifchii From 214 inch pots, $8.00 per 100; $76.00 per lOOO. JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, Newark, New York SNOW QUEEN CANKA Awarded Certificate of Merit at S. A. F. * O. H. New York Convention. And lOO other notable kinds. Always ask for SWASTIKA BRAND CANNAS. _,„ nONARD 8 1=^ UUEST GROVE Tnsu.lONESCO. ILEI n PENN'A. "JONES CO. Roberl P;le, Pres. liJll Anl. Wi io(zer,Vic<-Pres. Mention the American Florist when writing Park Superintendents' Official Journal. We have received a copy of "Parks and Recreation," Vol. 3, No. 1, the offi- cial journal of the American Associa- tion of Park Superintendents. It is published at East St. Louis, 111., and Emmett P. Griffin, secretary-treasurer of the association, is managing editor. He is also superintendent of parks of East St. Louis. The pamphlet contains much useful information, including ad- dresses delivered at the convention of 1919, held at Hartford and New Haven, Conn.," byl George A. Parker, Hon. Charles E. Gross, Hon. Henry H. Good- win and others. Also, the letter of greeting to the association, from the then president, Theodore Wirth. of Min- neapolis, Minn. The next convention will be held in Louisville, Kentucky, in September, 1920, the days of the mouth to be announced later. A number of fine illustrations are included In the publication. Memorial free Plantings Reg:lstration. The first Rotary Club in the country to report plans for a road of remem- brance to the American Forestry Asso- ciation, which is registering all me- morial trees In a national honor roll, is the organization at Tampa, Florida. At a cost of $7,000 a tree will be planted along the West coast road for every man in the service from Hillsborough county. At Middletown, Ohio, the welfare as- sociation will plant 1,000 trees along the Dixie highway next spring and at Chattanooga, the National League of Women's Service will plant a road of remembrance leading out of that city. In Minneapolis a road of remembrance between two parks is being laid out now and the trees will be planted in 1921. ' The Woman's Club of York, Pa., wjU plant 25 miles of the Lincoln high- way with memorial trees. t<<<<<<<.^CJi<~<>t.<>|y>«><<><>«^» pf-5gg:agg5gyWWWVgS^ Miscellaneous Plants Boston Ivy Clematis Paniculata Shrubs Raspberries, Blackberries Evergreens Ornamental Trees Perennials California Privet Hedge Japan Barberry Prices on request. Peter Bohlender & Sons Tippecanoe City, Ohio 1; Mention the American Florist when writinff Plant Propagation, Greentiouse and Nursery Practice. Br H. G. KalBJk 342 pages, lUiutrated. Price $2.00. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., OHIOAGO H ARRISONS' NURSERIE Fruit Trees Bndded from Bearing Orchards. Peach, ap- ple, pear, plum, cherry, quince, erape-vines, strawberry plants, I I raspberries, blackberries, ever- greens and shade trees. Catalog free. Harrisons' Nurseries. Box 39. Berlin. Md. Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER RALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. HiU Nursery Co. Efcrfrcca SpedaEsU Lirtest Growers ■ ABoin Box 404. DUNDEE. ILL. 1920. The American Florist, 287 Ready Reference Section. 12 CENTS, NET, PER LINE. AliYSSUM. Alyasum, Double Giant, 2-Inch, $2.00 per 100. Elmer Rawllnge, Allegany, N. Y. Alysaum, Double Olant, 2-ln., $2.00 per 100; 118.00 per 1,000. Byer Bros., Cbam- bersburg. Fa. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI. Ampelopsla Veitchll. 2 '4 -In., {8 per 100, 176 per 1.000. Jackson & Perkins Co.. Newark, New York. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus Sprengerl. 2M-In., $4.00 per 100. Byer Bros., Cbamberaburg, Pa. BEGONIAS. Begonias, tuberous rooted, single. In sepa- rate colors, scarlet, orange, yellow, rose and white, $16 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Begonias, Liumlnosa. Prima Donna and Erfordll; strong. transplanted seedlings, $2.60 per 100. Cash. Brill Celery Gardens, Kalamazoo, Mich. BOUVARDIAS. Bouvardla. Single white, pink or red. 2-ln., $7.60 per 100, $66 per 1,000; 2%-ln., $8 per 100. $70 per 1,000. C. U. Llgglt, 326 Bulletin BIdg., Philadelphia, Pa. BOXWOOD. CHOICE BOXWOOD SPRAYS Write as today for prices on Fall and Winter deliveries. Best merchantable fancy tips. Dwarf variety. Quality guaranteed. Satisfactory delivery assured to all parts of U. 3. A. and Canada. PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., 116-118 Seventh St. Pittsburgh, Pa. BULBS. Dutch Bulbs. Single and double tulips, hyacinths. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement on front cover page of this Is- sue. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 668-670 Washing- ton St., Buffalo, N. T, Bulbs. T. R. Begonia. Single mixed and In separate colors. For prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Mo- Hatchison & Co., 96 Chambers St.. New York. Bulbs. Single and double hyacinths. Dar- win and single tulips. For prices see dis- play advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 63 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs. Tulips and Lillum Giganteum. For sizes and prises see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. S. S. Skldel- sky & Co., 60 Pa rk Place, New York. Bulbs. Lillum Giganteum. 7-9-ln. (300 to case), $62.00 per case. Vanghan'a Seed Store, Chicago and New York. CALADIXnUS. Caladiums. With sound center shoots, iror sizes and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan'a Seed Store, Chicago and New York. CALCEOI.1ARIA. Calceolaria Hybrlda, choicest mixed, fine plants, 2-ln., ready for 4-ln., $9.00 per 100. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kala- mazoo, Mich. OAIiENDUIiAS. Calendulas Orange King, 2-ln., $2.00 per 100. Seedlings. $1.00 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg. Pa. CANNAS. Cannas. Good strong divisions. Per 100 King Humbert $6.00 Crimson Bedder 4.00 THE REESER PLANT COMPANY Springfield, Ohio. Cannas. Large flowering in the "better" varieties. Fine 2 to 3 eye, plump, dormant roots, true to name. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Cannas. Stored in our special moist cel- lars; not dried and stunted, but all flrst- class stoclc. For list of varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, Cannas. Select 2 to 3 eyes. The very finest stock. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this is- sue. American Bulb Co., 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 16,000 KING HUMBERT 2 to 4 eyes, $4.60 per 100; $40.00 per 1,000. Cash. BUSHY FLOWER GARDEN Bushy, Va. Cannas. The finest we have ever grown. For varieties and prices see display adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry A. Drcer, 7H Chestnut .St., Philadelphia, Pa. Cannas. Yellow King Humbert, fine plump bulbs. $4.00 per 100; $37.60 per 1,000. W. W. COLKS. Kokomo. Ind. CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Large supply of fine, well-rooted, healthy and strong carnation cuttings In the fol- lowing varieties, ready for immediate de- livery: 100 1,000 Rose Pink Enchantress $4.60 $40.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Pink Enchantress 4.60 40.00 C. W. Ward 4.60 40.00 Aviator 4.60 40.00 Thenanthos 4.60 40.00 PETER REINBBRG. Wholesale Florist 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS 100 1,000 Matchless $4.60 $40.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Enchantress 4.60 40.00 WIETOR BROS., L. D. Phone: Randolph 2081. 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago. CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Fine Healthy Stock. Grown Right! Packed Right I Priced Right 1 Sure to Please Yon Ready Now. White: 100 1000 Matchless $4.60 $40.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Wlilte Wonder 6.00 46.00 Pink: Pink Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Misa Theo S.OO 46.00 Enchantress Supreme 6.60 60.00 Rose Pink Enchantress.... 4.60 40.00 Ward 6.00 60.00 Nancy 6.00 46.00 Alice 6.00 46.00 Roper 4.B0 40.00 Rosette 6.00 46.00 Red: Aviator 4.60 40.00 Thenanthos 4.60 40.00 Herald 6.00 46.00 Merry Christmas 6.00 46.00 Buy the Best! It Pays! Order Promptly Big Demand M. C. GUNTERBBRO, ■Wholesale Florist 169 N. State St. Chicago SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Mall. EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO.. 4013 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Carnations. Write for price list of latest varieties. F. Dorner & Sons Co.. Lafayette. Ind. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemum Hamburg Late Pink, Rooted cuttings, $16 per 100, $160 per 1000; 2-ln. pots, $18 per 100, $160 per 1000. Wm. P. Kasting Co.. 668-670 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Chrysanthemum novelties for 1920. Pre- liminary list free. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. CINERARIA. cinerarias. Vaughan's Columbian, mixed, fine plants, 2-ln., ready for 4-ln., $4.00 per 100. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen. Strong 2 14 -Inch for early March delivery, $10.00 per 100. Mixed; white: white with red eye. Note: — We do not guarantee these varieties absolutely true to color, but the above varieties will pre- dominate. All very choice strains. J. E. MATTHEWSON, Sheboygan, Wis. CYCLAMEN — Strong, transplanted seed- lings for January and February delivery; all leading varieties. $6.60 per 100; $60.00 per 1,000. PETER PEARSON, 6732 Gun- nison St., Chicago. if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 288 The American Florist. Feb. 21, DAHLIAS. Dahlias. Undivided field clumps foi- March shipment. For varieties and prices see dis- play advertisement elsewhere in this issue. A. Henderson & Co.. lljtj N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. FERNS. SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS AND MARKKT GARDENERS' CATALOQ. Now Ready to Mall. EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO.. 4013 Milwaukee Ave., CblcaKO Ferns. Pot ^rown; shipped without pots. Boston and Scottll, 4-ln., $3.00 per duz. ; yin.OU per 100. 5-ln., $4.80 per duz.; t3b.0U per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Ferns. Victory. A new and valuable variety of Nephrolepls. For sizes and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. F. R. Plerson, Tarry- town, N. T. Boston ferns out of the bench ready for 6 and 6-inch puts. Cume and see the stock and for prices. J. H. FIESSER, Nurtn Bergen, N. J. PALMS. strong Boston Ferns, Runners. $4.00 per 100. $37.50 per 1.000. H. W. ALLBRSilA, Grand Rapids, Mich. Ferns. Boston. 4 and 5-in., for immediate delivery. Write for prices. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin. 111. Hardy ferns. Illustrated descriptive list mailed. Ludwig Mosbaek, Ferndale, Askov, Minn. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. Rooted cuttings. S. A. Nutt and Buctiner. $20 per l.UUO; Ricard and Poltevine, $25 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. GLADIOLI. GLADIOLI Reports from all over the world state that DIENER'S new Gladioli are the lare- est, tinest and most wonderful ever pro- duced, our new catalog snowing eight ol our new varieties In natural colored plates will be sent free on request. RICHARD DIENER COMPANY Kentfleld. California Gladiolus bulbs. First-class stock from our Michigan farms. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Vaughan'a tieed Store, Chi- cago and New York. Gladiolus for forcing. Strictly first size bulbs. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this issue. A. Henderson & Co.. 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chi- cago. LILY OF THE VAIiLEY. Lily of the Valley. Best Holland Pips, $26; Bruns- Special Early Forcing, $36; Bruins' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand, $45 per 1000. H. N, Bruns, 304u W. Madi- son St., Chicago. Lily of the Valley Pips. German and Hol- land. For prices see advertisement on front cover page of this Issue. Vaughan'a Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Lily of the Valley pips. Finest quality; ready tor Immediate delivery. Van Meeuwen & Tagelaar, 1133 Broadway, N. Y. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO., orchid growers and raisers. Southgate, London, England. Cat- tleyas. Laelllo-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. Orchids of all kinds, established and seml-establlshed. Lager & Hurrell. Summit, N. J. Palms, high class, and novelties In deco- rative plants. Robert Craig Co.. Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. PANSIES. Pansles. 200.000 fine plants. Giant strain $3.00 per 1.000. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Pansy seedlings. Giant Trimardeau. mix- ed, large flowering and clroiee colors. $4.00 per 1,000. $16.00 per 6,000. prepaid by mail. F. DANLEY, Macomb, III. PETUNIAS. PETUNIAS Dlener's Ruffled Monsters, single, largest and finest In existence. Quickest and surest money-makers of the day; sell at sight. Seed In separate colors, red, pink, white, purple, flesh pink, frilled, variegated and mixed colors, 50c per trade package. Our new catalog with natural colored plates free on request. RICHARD DIENER COMPANY. Kentfleld, California. ROSES. Surplus Stocks. The new plant quaran- tine gives greatly In- creased value to many kinds of surplus stock heretofore considered of little account, espec- ially bulbs and plants. You can quickly turn such surpluses into cash by advertising here. PRIMULAS. Prlnrula Obconicas. Rosea, Apple Blossom, Kermeslna. Good, strong stock from 2^ -In. pots at $6.00 per 100; $56.00 per 1000. J. H. FIESSER, North Bergen, N. J. PRIVET. Privet. Box-Barberry, well rooted summer frame cuttings, $66.00 per 1000. The Elm City Nursery Co., Woodmont Nurseries. Inc., New Haven, Conn. ROSES. ROSES FIELD GROWN DORMANT PLANTS FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY No. 1 No. 8 Per 100 Per 100 DOROTHY PERKINS $20.00 $12.00 CRIMSON RAMBLER 22.00 12.00 EXCELSA 20.00 12.00 PHILA. RAMBLER 20.00 12.00 MAD. PLANTIER 25.00 16.00 RUSSELL'S COTTAGE 25.00 16.00 EMPRESS OP CHINA 26.00 15.00 SEVEN SISTERS 25.00 16.00 Write for our list of own root rosea from 2 H -Inch and 4-lnch pots. THE AMERICAN ROSE & PLANT CO. Springfield Ohio ROSE PLANTS. Rose plants, last fall propagation. Dor- mant all winter. Now in 3-lnch pots. Ready In about three weeks. Fine stock. Best in market, 100 1,000 Richmond $10.00 $90.00 Sunburst 11.00 100. 00 Ktllarney Brilliant 11.00 100.00 Pink Killarney 10.00 90.00 Pink Ophelia 10.00 WIETOR BROS. L. D. Phone Randolph 2681 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago ROSES READY FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT COLUMBIA, 2li-ln. own root, $15 per 100; $125 per 1,000. CHARLES H. TOTTY COMPANY. Madison, New Jersey SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS' AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Mall. EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO.. 4013 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago Roses. New for 1920. Pilgrim, Crusader and Mrs. John Cook. For further particu- lars write. A. N. Plerson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. List of 214 and 4-In. Roses ready, on re- quest. Leedle Co., Expert Rose Growers, Springfield, O. SEEDS. SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS' AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to MalL EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO., 4013 Milwaukee. Ave., Chicago. Seed. Primula Obconlca Glgantea Rosea. Dwarf habit, light and dark shades of plnlc Select strain; fresh seeds. Packet of 1500 seeds. $1.60. Cash. Ernest Oechslln, River Forest. III. Seeds. Specialties In variety. Onion, car- rot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. McGlU & Co.. wholesale seed growers. San Francisco, Calif. Seeds. Pedigree and selected atocks of rutabaga, turnip, cabbage. Savoy cabbage. beet and mangel; flower seeds. Write for special prices. Kelway & Son. Langport. Eng. Seeds. Mlchell's Flower. For varieties and prices see display advertisement else- where In this Issue. Henry F. MIchell Co., 618 Market St., Philadelphia. Pa. Seeds. Dreer's reliable flower. For va- rieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, cantaloupe, waterrtielon. squash and pump- kin 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. HurH. Swedesboro. N. J. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, muskmelon. squash and pumpkin; sweet, flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co.. Valley, Neb. Seeds. Specialties: Cabbage, carrot. Dutch cornsalad. beans, peas, radish, scorsslnera, etc Write for offers. SPRUIJT & CO., Utrecht, Holland. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cucum- ber musk and watermelon, pumpkin ano squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co., Fre- mont, Neb, Seeds, specialists: Pepper, eggplant, to- mato, vine seed and field corn. George R- Pedrlck & Son. contract seed growers, f ea- ricktown, N. J. If You Do Not Find Wliat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 1920. The American Florist. 289 SEEDS. Reed. Beet, sweet corn. bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon applica- tion. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82 Dey St, New York. Seeds. Salvia Splfndons or Clara Bedman, Salvia Bonrirf*. I lb.. |:iO; 6 Iba. and over. 125 per lb. D. Landroth Seed Co., Bristol. Pa. Seeds. Growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet. etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.. MUford. Conn. Seeds. Peas, beans, corn and vegetable of all kinds In quantity and of highest quality. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge. N. Y, Seeds. Aster. For description, varieties and prices see display advertisement el.se- w-here In this Issue. W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Growers of selected stocks of on- ion, lettuce, radish, carrot, sweet peas. etc. C. C. Morse & Co., San Francisco. Calif. Seeds. Specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena In variety. Waldo Rohnert, GUroy. Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every de- scription. The W. W. Barnard Co.. 23X-235 W. Madison Street, Chicago. Seeds, Specialties: Beets, mangoes, car- rots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. Godlneau, Angers. France. Seed. Flower and Garden seeds. ' Sweet pea, and nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif. Seeds. Garden, of all kinds. Write for catalogue. Everette R. Peacock Co., 4013 Milwaukee Ave.. Chicago, Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co.. Philadelphia. Pa. Seeds. Wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolglano & Son. Light. Pratt and ElUcott Sts., Baltimore, Md. Seeds. Tomato, grown for the wholesale seed trade. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Fish Seed Co., Carpinteria, Calif. 3eed. For the wholesale trade onlv. Braslan Seed Growers* Co., San Jose. Calif- Seed. Flower, vegetable and farm. Whole- sale only. Kelway, Langport, England. Garden Seeds. All varieties. I. N. Simon & Son. 438 Market Street. Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Pea and bean, Alfred J. Brown Seed Co.. Grand Rapids. Mich. Seeds which succeed. Get quotations from Landreth, Bristol. Pa. Sweet corn seed. Grown exclusively by the W. C, Pressing Seed Co., Norwalk. Ohio. SMIL AX. Smilax. Extra eood. strong, well rooted Diant?. 2-in., $2.60 per 100. Elmer Rawl- inns. Allesany. N. Y. lUBEROSES We have a number of Tuberose bulbs to offer for shipments in February at $15.00 per 1,000. IMPERIAL. MERCANTILE CO.. Sugar Land, Tex, VEGETABLE PLANTS. SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS' AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Mail EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO. 4013 Mllwaul«efiioi''i LETTERS KEPEntNceADi Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a century. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Box 404, Dundee. Ill, Blooming and decorative plants of every description. Wm. K. Harris. 55th and Springfield Ave., W. Philadelphia, Pa. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Cata- logues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, Ohio. 1.000 letterheads and 1.000 envelopes, $7.00 Good stock. Cash, please. Gorham Prin- tery Inc., 542 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House, 523 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for catalogue. Raedlein Basket Co.. 712 Mil- waukee Ave., Chicago. Lindley paper boxes for fiowers. Write for sizes and prices, Lindley Flower Box Co., Marion, Ind. MISCELLANEOUS. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. 1.000. 90e, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer. 714-71« Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. GIblln & Co., Utlca, N. T. Mastlca for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce Co.. 12 West Broadway. New Tork. Glass, large stock and good prices. Shairp, Partridge & Co., Chicago. Wired toothpicks, 10.000. $2.60; $60,00«, $11.00. W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. T. Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co.. 52 W. Erie St., Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Bauer Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia, Pa. CARNATION STAPLES. Carnation staples. 36c per 1.000, 3.000 for $1. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St.. Springfield. Mass. Plllsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for 36c; 3.000 for $1. I, L. Plllsbury, Galesburg, IlL CHARCOAL, Prepared Charcoal. $4.00 per 100 lbs., 16o tor containers, prepaid. PETER PEARSON. 5732 Gunnison St., Chicago. FERTILIZERS For results use "Master Brand" prepared concentrated manures. Are perfectly adapted for both outside and inside growing condi- tions. The Proto-Feed and Guano Co., 4121 S. LaSalle St., Chicago. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON, Stratford. London, England. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co., 809 Exchange Ave., U. S. Yards, Chicago. Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Florists' supplies; baskets, chiffons and novelties. Write or wire your orders. Will ship same day order is received. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Everything the best In florists' supplies. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St.. Phila- delphia. Everything In florist supplies and staples. The McCallum Co., 137 Seventh St., Pitts- burgh, Pa. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Reed * Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenliouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof ma- terial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Monlnger Co., 998 Blackhawk St., Chi- cago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 290 The American Florist. Feb. 21, ^^X" Liquid May Save You Thousands of Dollars in an Emergency SUPPOSE you suddenly discover that an unusual cold spell has cracked the heating boiler and it leaks badly ! Do you think it necessary to shut off the heat and risk enormous damage to the contents of the greenhouse ? Not at all ! "X" Liquid will repair any leaky or cracked boiler in half an hour. It will do a job that would take two work- men a week. "X" Liquid Will Do a $200 Repair Job for $10. It is not necessary to locate the leaks or cracks or know how many there are. The action of "X" is entirely automatic. When poured into the boiler it mixes with the water and soon gets to every break in the metal. . It flows through — strikes the air — and then hardens right in the hole. This stops the leak or crack . The heat in the water then sets this repair, making it as PERMANENT and as SURE as any welding job. In fact, where welding won't hold — as on cast-iron sections — "X" Liquid makesa perfect repair. Makes Boilers RusUproof and Scale-proof. Saves Coal. It is a remarkable fact that the same "X" Liquid used for repairing leaks or cracks will also eliminate rust and prevent scale from forming on the walls. This means greater heating efficiency with less COal. "X" contains no cement, powder or other injurious ingredients. It is an absolute liquid, a scientific process for making boilers LEAK-PROOF, RUST-PROOF and SCALE-PROOF. Beware of inferior imitations whichare trading on the reputation of the genuine "X" Liquid. A Strong Ouatantee! You take no chances in using "X" Liquid. It is unconditionally guaranteed to make good. If it fails, you get a new can — or your money back. But your greatest guarantee of the value of "X" is the fact that it is used, sold and recommended by 99 per cent of the manufacturers of boilers and radiators. It is used by the United States Government. If your boiler cracks or leaks this winter, you don't have to worry about your greenery — if you keep "X" Liquid handy. You can do the repair job yourself easily. Get "X" Liquid from your steam-fitter, or we will ship, charges prepaid, on receipt of price. 1 Quart $ 6 2 Quarts 10 "X'' LABORATORIES, 39 West 45th Street, New York City GBEENHOUSK CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouses, Superior in construction, dur- able and inexpensive. Write for estimates. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 3100 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Write us for an estimate and sketch on your proposed green- house. Ickes-Braum Mill Co.. 2340 Wa- bansia Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, floor- ing, white cedar posts, etc.. everything in fumber, Adam SchlUo Lumber Co., 1606 Kingsbury St., Chicago. Greenhouse glass, plants and putty. It will pay you to get our estimates. The Dweiie-Kaiser Co., 261 Elm St.. Buffalo, N. Y. Greenhouse construction. Write for plans and estimates. American Greenhouse Co., Masonic Temple, Chicago. INSECTICIDES. Aphlne, $1 per qt. ; $2.60 per gal. Pun- gine, $1 per qt. ; $3.60 per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt. ; $3 per gal. Aphlne Manufactur- ing Co., Madison, N. J. POTS AND PANS. LABELS. WOOD LABELS for nurserymen and flo- rists. The Benjamin Chase Co., Derry Vil- lage, N. H. POTS AN© PANS. Nebraska red pots. Made of high grade material by skilled workmen In a modern ■plant. Write for prices. Kahler Pottery Co., Louisville, Neb. Red pots, hanging baskets, lawn vases. Jardinieres and specialtieB. Write for cata- logue and prices. Florist Specialty Co., Idaville, Ind. Florists' red pots, all sizes; moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., South Zanesville, O. Red Pots. Before buying, write for prices. George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Hern- don St., Chicago. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H. Hews & Co., Inc.. Cambridge. Mass. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS- Allen. J. K., New York. Amllng Co.. E. C, Chicago. Angermueller Co., Geo. H., St. Louis. Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Berger Bros.. Philadelphia. Pa. Bernlng, H. G., St. Louis, Mo. Brenner, Edward. New York. Budlong Co., J. A., Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers' Assn.. Chicago. Coan, J. J., Inc., New York. Erne & Company, Chicago. Fenrlch, Joseph H.. New York. Poerster Co., Joseph, Chicago. Pord, M. C, New York. Ford, William P., New York. Froment, H. E., New York. Putterman Bros., New York. Goldstein, I., New York. Hart, George B.. Rochester. N. Y. Henshaw Floral Co., Inc., New York. Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York. Holton & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Jones, Percy, Inc., Chicago. Kasting Co., W. P., Buffalo, N, Y. Kennlcott Bros. Co., Chicago. Kervan Co., The, New York. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS- Kessler, Wm. A.. New York. Kruchten, John, Chicago. Kuhl, Geo. A., Pekln, 111. Mackle, William. New York. McCallum Co.. Pittsburg. Pa. Meconl, Paul, New York, i Mlllang, Joseph A., New York. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Miller & Musser, Chicago. NoldJInger Co., Jos. O., Philadelphia, Pa. NIessen Co., The Leo., Philadelphia, Pa. Pierson, A. N.. Inc., Cromwell. Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Chicago. PoUworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee. Wis. Polykranas. Geo. J., New York. Pyfer & Co., A. T., Chicago. Randall Co., A. L., Chicago. Reld, Edward, Philadelphia. Pa. Reinberg, George, Chicago. Relnberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. RIedel & Williams. New York. Rusch & Co., Gust.. Milwaukee. Wis. Sheridan, W. P., New York. Slebrecht, Geo. C, New York. The Long Island Floral Co.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Tonner, O. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co.. Chas. H., Madison, N. J. Traendly & Schenck, New York. Traveling Wholesale Florist, Inc., New York. United Cut Flower Co., New York. Vaughan. A. L. & Co., Chicago. Welland & Rlsch Co., Chicago. Wletor Bros., Chicago. Wittbold, Geo. Co., Chicago. Young & Co., A. L., New York. Young & Co.. John. New York. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1920. The American Florist. 291 ! Pulverized Sheep- Pulverized C/ittlb Shredded Cattle n/lNUKE PROTECTS YOUR CROP It is direct heat dried and sterilized, weed seeds, grass seeds, fungus and disease germs destroyed in a direct heat rotary drying process that does not change or destroy any of the valuable elements in crude manure. Air dried manures cannot be sterilized and usually carry excess moisture that actually makes them cost more per ton than WIZARD BRAND even at the ssone or a lower price. Look for the WIZARD BRAND Trade Mark tagged or printed on every bag- If it is not there you are not getting WIZARD BRAND protection for your crop and pocket book. Your dealer can get WIZARD BRAND for you if you insist or we will quote with freight rate on any quantity from a bag to a carload promptly. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO., No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing (Greer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greealioiiscs Drive ea>T sod tnie« beciue both bevels ate oa the tame tide. Can't twiit and bleak the class ia dririag. Galvaa* ized aod will aot ntu No rl(hts or lefts. The Peerless Claztnc lipateoied. Noothenlikc It. Older lromyoor< or direct from os. 1000,90c. iiotipaid. Samples free. EOniT A. DKESB, n* ChestBst StrMt^ Mention the American Florist when writing 1,000 Letterheadsl 1,000 Envelopes J $7.00 Sond Stock— Send cash with order. No sample^ sent. All work is guaranteed. Proofs furnished of work before printing, so that any changes necessary may be made. GORHAM PRINTERY, INC. 642 Bonth Seubon Btnet, CHIOAOO, QXk We Prin< Everything. Mention the American Floriat when writing Wired Toothpicks 10,000, 12.60; 60.000, fll.OO. KairarMtnred hf W. J. COWEE, BerUn, N. Y. Sunple Fr«a. For Sals hr Dealen, Mention the American Florist lohen icriting ^niitiniiiiiiitiiiiiiiiniiiitiiriiiiiuiiiiiiinniiniilitiirutiiiiiniuilllliillininiiiiniiiiniiiiiiiiMiliiiilllitliniilllililliiiiiiniiiiiiiiillluiinilliniillllllliiliuiiinilllujlliujuiiiu^ In the Erection of I FOLEY GREENHOUSES I Only the Best of Material Is Used. I in designing your house, we always consider the use for which the house I is intended — thereby assuring you of proper design and bench arrange- I ment — not forgetting the importance of an efl&cient heating system. THE FOLEY GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. I Designer Builders Heating Engineers = MaiD Office and Fadorr I 3100 S. Spaulding Ave. Chicago, 111. DownlowB Office State-Uke Bide. ?iiiiiniiiinitiiiiiiiMriir iiniiiiii iiiiinrii iiitiiirniiiiiiiiiiiiiii ii titiitiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiniiiiiiiitiirnti iinii iiiiiiiiiiiiitiiniiiiiiiiiiiiu John C. Moninger Co. GREENHOUSES Designers- Manufacturers- Builders. We sell the couipletfi house or any part. 908 Blackhawk St., CHICAGO, ILL. Glass Cloth A transparent waterproof fabric aa efficient as glass for hotbeds, cold frames, etc. Per sq. yd., 40c: 25 yds. at 39>^c; 50 yds. at 39c: 100 yds. at 38%c. Let us figure on your larger orders. For parcel post add 3c per yd. to above prices. Try it out now and be Vashington, D. C. John Watson, Princeton, N.J. Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. Isaac S. Hendrickson, Flowerfield, N. Y. PROMINENT FIGURES IN THE PLANT ^.QUARANTINE HEARINGS. 296 The American Florist. Feb. 28, The Japanese Beetle. Garden and horticultural products from uninfested sections of Xew Jersey will not be affected by any quarantine orders issued by the federal horticul- tural board in its campaign against the Japanese beetle, according to informa- tion secured today. While the order has not yet been issued, it is under- stood that it will follow closely the quarantine regulations already jiromul- gated by the state. Inspection and the issuance of certificates for products found to be all right will permit of the movement of stock from sections where the beetle has been found to occur, while no restriction will be placed upon the movement of products from free areas. Growers who appeared before the board at its hearing some days ago, declared that the state regulations were sufficient to cope with the beetle, inasmuch as it had not invaded the houses and could not live under the conditions existing in greenhouses. The soil used in the houses, it was pointed out, comes from uninfested areas and is carefully treated before being used, so as to prevent any possibility of the entrance of the beetle. So successfully did they present their case that the board has been convinced that the state order is sufficient, espe- cially as those present declared their willingness fully to comply with the state regulations. B. F. L. Plant Growth Measurement. London. Jan. 31. — In the reading room at the India office. Miefore a large audience, Sir Jagadis Chandra Bose of India, who recently told of giving trees an anaesthetic, showed some remark- able discoveries in the analogy between plants and animals. "There is a pulsation in certain plant tissues which with animals is heart- beat," he said. "Identical effects are caused by stimulants and poisons in animals and vegetables, and in the death spasm which occurs in both." Referring to the diffiulty in record- ing these "incessant throbbings" in the apparently perfectly still plant, he stated that "the sluggish movement of a snail is about G.OOO times faster than the movement of growth in a plant, the average rate of which is one millionth part of an inch per second." The crescograph (the name of his in- vention) would show the snail moving with a speed of 200.000,000 feet per hour. Sir Jagadis, having' graphically de- scribed his vast magnification, picked a leaf from a pot plant of cyclamen and placed it on the magnetic needle of the crescograph. From the mirror at- tached to the needle a spot of light ap- peared at once on the screen and moved backward and forward across the latter at a rate of 10 feet in 12 seconds. — Chicago Examiner. PLANT NOTES. Spiraeas. The spiraeas are always a very use- ful plant at Easter, but they are classed among the cheaper plants at that time, so should be grown in such a way that they do not occupy valu- able space any more than necessary. They should be brought into a cool house by the middle of January and unUl the foliage begins to grow can be placed along the edge of the walks if room is not available, but they must not be left standing in this location too long, for when the leaves begin to unfold they quickly draw toward the light and a plant growing to one side of the pot will be the result. So as soon as growth starts they should be placed on the bench in full light. They can be grown quite close together for some time, but when the foliage be- gins to touch that of the plant beside it they should be spaced out and given room enough for the plants to grow shapely. Spineas require a large quan- tity of water during their entire cul- ture, especially those that are potted in as small a pot as possible, which is the general custom with all growers. To make the large specimens, two or three clumps are planted in the same pot when started. These will make large plants for church decorations at Easter. If the plants are grown in a house which is to be fumigated by to- bacco smoke they should either be re- moved from the house or well covered with papers: the foliasre quickly burns when subjected to tobacco smoke and the plants are blemished. Hydrangeas. The greatest demand for hydrangeas is in May and June, and to have them in the best condition at that time the plants should be started before March 1. While they may be started later and forced harder, yet the plants so grown are not as sturdy and do not give so good satisfaction after they are placed on the porches. Start the plants Baltimore, Md. — John J. Perry is re- covering rapidly from an illness of two weeks with pneumonia. Baltijiobe, Md.— Peter Fika has pur- chased six houses including stock and four acres of land from Edward Kress. Washington, D. C. — Clyde Sauer. of the George C. Shaffer staff a popular member of the trade, was married, Feb- ruary 9. Cuyahoga Falls, O. — Papers of in- corporation have been filed by the Cuyahoga Greenhouse Co., with a cap- ital stock of $50,000. in a cool house and if the wood has become dry in their winter quarters frequent syringing will assist in soft- ening it. When they begin to grow do not crowd them. Crowding and too much heat are the principal causes of the long, ungainly plants so often seen. If they are grown in a cool house, with plenty of room, the plants will be sturdy and short-jointed, covered with beautiful foliage and shapely, and are a great ornament, which surely cannot be said of the tall plants with small foliage and bare stems toward the base. When the plants begin to grow rapidly they will require plenty of water, and during the warm, sunny days of spring, when the houses are hot, all the ventilation possible, and at this time watch carefully for red spider, which gather in great numbers on the young growths and blooms and quickly spoil them. If they appear, syringe heavily until ,they are over- come. Keep the plants staked and tied as soon as required. Cannas. One of the most decorative beds for summer, especially if it is of large size, is a bed of blooming cannas, for they are very showy and will flower through- out the summer until frost cuts them down, and the varieties have been greatly improved during the last dec- ade. To make the best showing the pjants should be started early enough to have good, strong stock at beddinjr- out time in May and June. The plants should be started by March 1 and now is the time to procure stock of varie- ties of which the grower is short or which he has not on hand. The clumps when removed from the winter storage should have all the old soil shaken off, the dried up stalk and roots cut away. They are then cut up into small pieces and if the stock is plentiful two or three eyes can be left to each piece, but where stock is short they are cut up to single eyes, although with single eyes many weak plants will be pro- duced. Often the clumps have started into growth and where this has hap- pened the eyes should be sorted, those already started being planted together f^ ^ '55&, EiL'^^.^^m ^ ^^'^^ ^mi IP^ m M "w|; il k m^hI m ^^m A WELL FORMED HYDRANGEA. 1920. The American Florist. 297 liiul tho dormniit ryes by Ihemscivi-s. Have boxes nil ready and place nii inch of -soil on tho bottom and then place tho divisions on this closely to- KPthor and cover with liprht, sifted soil and then water tliorouKJily. Keep the viirletios separate and properly laboied, eiich box to contain but ono variety and the name plainly marked on the box, for labels are often lost or mis- placed. I'lace the boxes in a warm lo- cation — where hot water lieatinff is used they can be placed on the return pipes. In two or three, weeks the plants will have made sufficient roots to be placed in SVi or 4-incli pots, when they can be prown on in a house with a temperature of TjO" to W . In pliint- inR cannas outside It should always be remembered that tliey are very tender .■md should not be set out until all dan- ger of late frost is past. Early Annuals. During the warm days of June the carnations deteriorate very rapidly and tjiere is often a great need for some flower to take their place and an early bench of asters is a groat boon at such a time, especially for those who have a good call for funeral work. Seed planted dvirine" February and grown in pots or flats until after Easter can be then transplanted to the benches in which the Easter crops are grown and they will be in bloom at the time when most desired. A good strain of early flowering vari- eties, either Comet or Victoria, should be selected and with good ca.i-e a pay- ing crop is assured. A sowing of candytuft by March 1 will also pro- duce plants that can be benched after Kaster in the same manner and a good cut for Memorial day be had. The strains of White Giant candytuft now offered make splendid spikes for the filling in of sprays at that great flower day. There are many annuals that can be grown for early spring bloom- ing that are greatly apreciated by the trade, among %vhich might be men- tioned calendulas, nasturtiums, scab- iosa, sweet sultans and bachelor's but- tons. Dahlias. The forcing of early dahlias has been practiced successfully by growers the last few years, and roots started at this time will produce flowers for Memorial day and during June. A good, deep bench, in a house not too warm, should be selected, and while the plants are great feeders in the open ground, it is better not to have the soil too rich in the houses, for the plants grow very tall inside, and with a rich soil make a strong, rampant growth, which will not bloom as early. They can be fed when the buds begin to form by giving them a mulch of half- decayed manure, which will materially assist the flowering and also provide a covering that will prevent evapora- tion. They will require but little at- tention except that long, strong stakes ■will be necessary to keep the plants growing erect, to which they should be firmly tied, and then disbudded to pcoduce the better blooms. Any va- rieties of which it is desired to increase the stock can be planted in the house and the young growths made into cut- tings, which root easily at this time. TUMBLER BASKET OF POMPON DAHLIAS. THE RETAIL TRADE Condncted by Robt. KItt, Philn., Pa. IjACHine, Que.— The Lachine Horti- cultural Society has elected the follow- ing officers for 1920: C. A. Smith, president; W. H. Johnson, vice-presi- dent; G. A. Light, secretary-treasurer. Next Week In the Flower Shop. As the winter passes on, and the days lengthen out, the supply of flow- ers, which by this time was expected to be sufficient to meet all demands, has increased but little. The second week in Lent, the dull period of the winter, is here with but slight change in the situation, the only quantity flowers being sweet peas, without which the trade would certainly be in a bad way. However, we must make the best of it, as such conditions can- not last much longer. The sweet pea growers say that the height of the crop will be about the middle of March, in- creasing from now on, and lasting until after Easter, with later houses well in- to the spring. Spring flowers should now be kept to the front; pans of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths are in good supply, and if featured, will find ready sale. Primula obconica is now at its best. With its wealth of bloom, it is very showy and sure to attract attention. Suggest boxes of spring flowers as gifts, as in the various quantities and quality selections there is something to meet the purse of almost every buyer. The mainstay of the business is flowers for funerals, for which, in the past two years, the demand has been phenomenal. It is astonishing, that in this time, nothing neve in arrangement has appeared. %Vreaths and sprays form at least 75 per cent of the se- lections, with pillows, crosses, baskets and the rest making up the balance. The high level of prices maintained throughout this period, has taught many a lesson that they should prof- it by, and that is, that people will pay good prices. Customers judge qualities by the price, and when they believe that certain flowers by the dozen, or arranged pieces, are worth the prices asked for them, they pay and are satis- fied. It is now up to the retailers to try and maintain, to a degree, this greater valuation by giving better ser- vice and keeping their shops and stocks vip to a higher standard than ever befoi-e. By every means in their power, they should try to make plants and flowers more popular. Sugges- tion has much to do with this propa- ganda. Keep before the people, that the birthday gift should be flowers, that obligations for attentions received, are best paid in something from the flower shop. There is nothing to so gladden and bring cheer to the sick room of the friend at home or in the hospital, as a blooming plant or cut flowers.. It is but five weeks until Easter, the greatest floral holiday of the year, and every spare moment should be given to preparing for this event, which will surely be the greatest in the history of the business. Right now is the time for those who have not already done so, to make \xx> their list of plants, and place their orders with the grow- ers. Prices will not go down; the tendency is still upward, and with the scarcity in some lines, there is no time to lose. There is great satisfaction, as the time draws near, in knowing that the stock has been secured. The florists' supply men will be glad at this time to give your selection of plant baskets a distinct coloring that will have time to get bard and dry, 298 The American Florist. Feb. 28, and which, when in the store, you can experiment witli to good purpose by fllling in various combinations, and showing them as advance samples of your Easter stoclv. Get out your Kaster circulars. It is best to .be ready for mailing' ahead of time, which is another relief as the time draws near. Look up the news- paper advertising. Like all other pub- licity, it costs more, but it pays, if done right. Specials should be fea- tured, things that people, will want to come and see. Not one word about higher crices; extol the quality, and the cost will then seem in proportion, Keep the F. T. D. idea to the front. It is growing fast. The association is sending out some very good literature that should be of great help, if well circulated through one's trade. When the people get to know what can be done in this quick interstate delivery of flowers, it will become, as it is even now with the live ones, a great source of new and profitable business. Meeting Present Conditions. The peculiar circumstances attend- ing the transaction of the business in the flower shop at this time, have, on account of the scarcity of flowers and their extremely high prices, brought about a situation that is puzzling the best of them. For the past 18 months or so, it has practically been a sell- er's market, with the demand growing, and finally greatly exceeding the sup- ply, until in the past three months, the shortage has become very acute, and without doubt, a great detriment to the business. Inhere have been many reasons advanced, prominent among which were the high prices of everything that pertained to the grow- ing of cut flowers, such as labor, coal, materials, and then the elements were made to take a large portion of the blame, too much or not enough rain during the summer, and the great lack of sunshine In the winter months. While all these causes are not without foundation, it is pointed out that weather conditions average up much the same one year with another, and men who have g\'ien the question se- rious thought, believe the main trouble to be imder production. They point out that since the breaking out of the European war, the erection of commer- cial greenhouses has been very greatly curtailed, while the demand for plants and flowers which fell off slightly at first, is now greater than ever before, with but a half to a two-thirds produc- tion to meet it. Wholesale prices have advanced to unheard of figures, which have then been passed on to the buy- ing public, who accept with but little protest, and come back for more. Growers have suddenly awakened to the fact that the great demand is not just a flash in the pan, but a new condition brought about by the pros- perity of the people, and greenhouse builders are fairly swamped with or- ders, giving preference to old customers and putting the new ones off until next year. It is now generally conceded that it will be a long time before prices will return, if ever, to the level of those ex- isting before the war. Conditions made it imperative that increased revenues were absolutely necessary, while the great demand raised and maintained a much higher level of values than ever before experienced. The retail florists, the men who have the final distribution of the stock, are a great factor in the business, and should meet the situation with courage, and it does take courage to ask a customer $4.00 to $5.00, or more a dozen for roses that he usually bought for $1.50 or $2. Carnations jumped from $1.50 to $4 and even $5 a dozen, and even then, there was not enough to meet the demand. Callas, selling at $5 a dozen, wholesale, is a price that growers never even dreamed of. These are just a few instances, the whole list being proportionately high. Retailing under the present whole- sale range of prices must be conducted with the greatest care, particularly in the handUng and ^ale of cut flowers. In the first place,' every salesperson should be instructed to meet customers and give prices with as much confi- dence as when they were one-half or two-thirds less. To announce a price, and then try to bolster it up with ex- planations, is very poor salesmanship. The fact that some complain that flow- ers are too high, and walk out without purchasing, is nothing; people are con- tinually doing that, when they are most plentiful and cheap. Good salesmen will immediately size up their visitor, and play the game to win. The first inquiry will give them a cue, and they can then offer_their various items of stock that meet the customer's ideas as to price. Three to six roses can be sold to take the place of a dozen, if, with a little green, they are shown how prettily they arrange in a vase. Blooming plants, singly, or arranged in baskets, can be substituted for cut flowers. The visit to the store is to make a purchase of something in plants or flowers, and it is the business of the salesman to find out, without di- rectly asking, what the flowers or gift is to be used for, and about wha,t it was expected to cost. The great majority of purchasers do not have a definite idea of just what they want, and their minds can be turned to almost anything that is well presented. At times, they have come determined that the roses must be red, but as there are none on hand, they can be persuaded that pink is the correct shade, and go away satis- fled at having bought just what they wanted. Buying should be done with the greatest foresight; even at this time of great scarcity, it is possible to use dis- cretion and profit thereby. Flowers to be used for funerals, should, whenever possible, be kept in stock until at their best. They are to last but a few hours, and the same or a better effect can be made with one-third less roses, if they are fully opened than if only half are in bloom or in bud. Choice tasseled fern fronds or other fancy foliage can be made to take the place of the more expensive flowers and produce just as good, or perhaps, a better showing. The well made wreath of almost every kind of leaf foundation, which can be carried in stock, is at once ready for decorating with any available flpwer and requires from a half to two-thirds less to produce an artistic piece, that is quite the equal, if not superior, to one of all flowers. While flowering plants have also cost more to produce, they appear greater value for the money than cut flowers, and as they last longer, are. for the dealer, not so great a risk. They also give a decorative effect to the store or window that has an advertising value which is well worth considering. For all important orders, secure or engage stock immediately the booking is made. It is then up to your dealer with this advance notice, to see that you get the flowers on time. Waiting until the day before often leads to very unsatisfactory results. Carry a stock OVAL BASKET OF DAHLIAS. 1920. The American Florist. 299 that is always a_ little ahead of the roo(l profit, reople are always satls- lled with the price IE tliey feel they are gettinfr Kood vajiie. Make a bid for the business and it will come to you. THE CARNATION. Care of Young Stock. The results to lie obtained from the mature carnation plant during its sea- son of productiveness depends so large- ly on the care that is given the young plants in the early stages of their ex- istence that it is very important that the grower give this part of tlie work his closest attention, especially at this time, when the cuttings arc being transferred from the propagating bed to pots or flats. It is not luck by any manner of means that a grower has his plants in tlie best of shape and pro- ductiveness at this time when the prices of carnation blooms are high and in good demand, but it is because extra pains were taken to see that the plants received the closest attention from the time they left the propagating bench as rooted cuttings, and throughout their entire season of growth. I am firmly con\'inced that it pays to give the young plants the best of care, with the aim in view of having for planting out in the field the last of April or early in May, strong, well-branched bushy plants, and when the bench room was available, would go to the extreme of shifting the plants up into 3 or 3Vi-iiich pots to obtain as strong vigorous plants as possible. Figure up your requirements for the season, then arrange for the full num- ber of cuttings to be on hand as soon as possible so that the stock of plants will measure up to an even grade throughout, which is a very important factor toward successful benches of plants next winter, the average produc- tion of a bench of plants of even size being considerably higher than is real- ized without a tabulated return of the blooms cut from such a bench, and one containing plants of a wide range of propagation. Every effort should be put forth to get all the cuttings of car- nations in the sand before March 1. It is getting late now for them to make good plants in time for field planting, and from now on, the condition of the cuttings is not as good for propagating, and every few days the work is put off, makes it so much the more difficult to get a successful stand of rooted cut- tings. The young plants must not be forced in any way whatsoever, either by high temperature or by rich soil. The best plan is to gi-ow them along as naturally as possible, using a fresh, medium soil, give them a light tiench with a night temperature of 50 degrees with an ad- vance of four to six degrees in the day- time and ample ventilation on every favorable occasion. Watering of the young plants in the early stages of their growth is very often overdone by many growers, and though the young stock may not show any ill effects of it for some time, yet it has a tendency to cause long, wiry roots instead of branching, fibrous ones. The plants should receive water when needed, but the soil at the roots Bhould never be allowed to remain ex- tremely wet and become stagnant. As soon as the cuttings have become rooted, take them from the propagating bed before they lengthen out and the roots get hard and wiry. As the cut- tings are taken from the sand, dip the roots in clean water to wash the sand from them, then pot up and place away on their bench quarters. Shade a little if the weather is very bright, and keep a trifle close for a few days to give the roots a chance to take liold of tlie fresh soil. After the freshly potted cutting's are set on tlie bench, water them in well, after which allow the soil to dry out to a moderate de- gree before watering again, and be sure not to allow draughts or currents of cold air to play on the young plants. The general routine care of the plants after potting should be carefully fol- lowed out. Water and air when neces- sary, and remove any weeds that may appear in the soil. Regulai- fumiga- tions about every two or three weeks should be carried on. Also, pay par- ticular attention to topping back the growth as quickly as they are in need of it. Whenever any of the young plants are in need of repotting, attend to them so that there will not be any chance for them to become rootbound and hard. CASE OF FLOWERING PLANTS. The carnation plants on the benches that are producing the blooms should be given the closest attention and the general routine work of their care must be carried out] in every detail to enable the plants to keep up their steady pro- duction. If the plants are to continue blooming to the end of the season, they must not be stripped too closely of shoots for cuttings. It harms tlie blooms that are now in sight, as well as curtails the future crop. Watch the disbudding closely and cut every bloom as soon as it is ready. At this season of the year, the stems stretch up very quickly, and unless they are placed in the wires before they get very long, they are very apt to become crooked. Where the roots are showing through the surface of the soil, it will benefit the plants greatly to put on a mulch of equal parts of half-rotted manure and fresh soil. Do not spread it too thick; just enough to evenly cover the surface is plenty. Do not let there be any neglect in attending to the watering, temperature, and keeping the plants free from insects. C. W, Johnson. Jane's Advantagfc. On the last day of school. I gave our neighbor's small boy a bouquet of flowers to take to his teacher. On re- turning home from school I said to him, "Well, Tommy, did you give your teacher the flowers?" . , He replied : "No, ma'am, I met Jane and she looked better to me than the teacher, so I gave them to her." Chicago Tribune. Harrisburg, Pa. — State horticultur- ists believe they have isolated the rose beetle which has caused thousands of dollars' of damage throughout the state in rose growing establishments. Rochester, N. Y. — At the February meeting of the Rochester Rose Society, to which the public was invited, the feature of the evening was the address of President Edmund Mills on "Roses for the Home Garden." His talk, illus- trated by lantern slides, was very en- tertaining and instructive. National Publicity for Flowers. Letters, such as the following, are gratefully appreciated by our publicity committee : "Bloomington, 111., Febru- ary 17, 1020. John Young, secretary. Dear Sir — Your statement for .S,jO to cover our 1020 pledge to the publicity fund is at hand. We are making our cheque .$100, both because we think it is a good investment, and is an expres- sion of our appreciation of the work the committee is doing tor the good of the cause. . . . The greatest good will come in a year or two, or three from now, when production more near- ly catches up with the demand. — A. Washburn & Sons." A few carping critics have seen fit to question the wisdom of launching our campaign at the time we did. Re- sults have proved that such launching was the greatest and most beneficial move ever made in the history of the florists' trade. To imagine that a con- tinuance of the campaign because of an apparent shortage of flowers is an unwise step is wrong. What has caused the shortage, if not demand? There are as many growing establishments as ever, and, as far as is known, prac- tically everyone is going at full tilt. At any rate, there are no more idle than is always the case. Has any par- ticular glut been recorded since the campaign started? Was not every market bothered with periodical gluts before we became active with our pub- licity movement? The Washburns are right. The greatest good will come later on. Demand will not be allowed to exceed supply for long. Production is already increasing, and, naturally, will continue to increase. We must expect it, and we must prepare for it. In spite of increased labor cost, and advanced cost of materials, have grow- ers ever enjoyed as good returns for their products as they have of late? Yet the gi'owers as a class have not supported our campaign to the extent expected of them. They evidently have not given our movement the serious thought it surely deserves. They have been content to profit through the bet- ter movement of their products brought about by the campaign, without con- tributing to the expense of the work. Surely the subscriptions from growers should be on a par with those from other sections of the trade. The campaign can be active only so long as those who are to be benefited will share in the expense. Subscrip- tions certainly are not coming in as they should, and it is rather unfair that those who last year so generously pledged themselves to meet a goodly portion of the campaign expense this year should be allowed to finance the movement within a limit necessarily determined by the fund available? With the great number of florists to share in the benefits it should not be difficult to carry the funds to the amount required by the committee, $100,000. Is this such a very great sum to raise among 20,000 members of the trade? Assure yourself, Mr. Nonsub- scriber, that it is not, and send in your cheque for the amount you think right for you to subscribe — or had one not better say, invest. John Young, Sec'y. Are You Creating Influence? We have in our business today, many men who are factors in creating optimism and influence by their gen- erous endeavors. Some, by their man- ner of service, to do good to the trade, such as serving on committees in their 300 The American Florist. Feb. 28, local clubs or organizatlous; others, who are florists by day, but men also when away from their work, who are afiiliating with other lines of work, semi-philanthropic and otherwise, get a great deal of pleasure in their out- side activities. I would not give a snap of my finger for a man who could not go through life and feel that he is doing something for others to help make this a better world to live in. , We have many men iu our line, who are doing these things all the time, and who feel the pleasure it gives them inwardly for so doing, and peculiarly it is the greatest kind of pleasure — that little feeling that comes over you from doing something that is helping others. This type of man is also the kind that has been helping our campaign fund, and his knowledge of helping others, has often helped him uncon- sciously to the extent of making him feel better and doing a better day's work because he has done his duty, and also made his influence more felt by so doing. Th^ best satisfaction comes from doing things, and we have every rea- son to feel proud of past achievements of the S. A. F. the last two years. We want our campaign fund to have on its roster the name of every man iu the craft, so that its influence will be felt by all. Make "Say it AVitli Flowers" a still more popular slogan. Your committee has its plans; it only needs your contribution. Watcli, the reac- tion. Woolworth, of 10-cent store fame, said : "Do not tell what you are going^ to do until you have done it." Henrv Penn. Chairman Nat'I. Publicity Campaign. San Francisco. GOOD DEMAND AT HIGH PRICES. Prorn all quarters, nothing but the best reports are heard as to the condi- tion of business. Many more roses could be used if they were not in such short supply. High prices are being- maintained for all arrivals. American Beauties are now very fine. The small amount of Russells coming in do not last very long. The influenza epidemic is making an extraordinary demand for all funeral stock. Car- nations never brought higher prices in the wholesale market at this time of the year. The supply is large, but it< sells out quickly every morning. Sweet peas have droped out a little this week and are not so plentiful. No outdoor stock has put in appearance as yet. Freeslas ai-e holding up well in price. The demand for them is heavy and all stock arriving is quickly sold out. There is a large supply of violets and they are coming in handy for cheap flowers for funeral work. The shipping demand for these is keeping up steadily. The orchid supply is now at its height and large displays are now being made at all the stores. Gardenias are not very plentiful, but are not missed greatly while the orchid supply lasts. Tulips are com- ing in slowly, and are wholesaling at $1.50 per dozen. There was a fine lot of flowering plants offered for St. Valentine's day. The demand seemed to run to cyclamens mostly. Some fine pink and white azaleas arrived, and sold out quickly. Dutch hyacinths in pans were great favorites. There is a brisk demand for acacias for basket and other decorative work. Ferns are very scarce, and very little asparagus is to be had at any price. NOTES. Fred Bertrand, manager of the Powell street store of the MacRorie- McLaren Company, has received his final patents on a combination shears and rose stripper. With one stroke, this invention strips all the thorns of cut r-oses, and owing to the ease and rapidity with which it may be oper- ated, will no doubt become a neces- sary adjimct of every flower store in the country. It will be placed on the market very shortly. The Art Floral Company arranged a novel window for three days repre- senting a tropical jungle with orchids growing everywhere iu the trees and branches. A three-month old leopard roamed at will through the foliage, lending a very realistic aspect, and drawing great throngs to the window. Domoto Bros, report a brisk demand for their new double hydrangea, which they have named Hydrangea Demotoii. They were awarded a gold medal for this novelty at the Panama-Pacific Exposition in 191.5. They also report the Evergreen Wistaria to be another aspirant for popular favor. The E. W. McLellan Co. is receiving a great cut of American Beauty roses from their San Ix)renzo_ greenhou.ses. The quality is very fine, and they are a welcome addition to our daily sup- ply, which is so short at present. The flower store formerly owned by Henry Mohr at 2667 Mission street, is now the property of Krose Bros. They will carry a large assortment of flow- ering plants and seeds in conjunction with their floral business. H. Plath is supplying this market with the finest lot of pot growu Dutch hyacinths seen in several years. Ferns and fine bulbs are grown to the pan and the stock wholesales for •$12 per dozen. John R. Sievers, well known to the trade in this city, will open up a new store shortly at Geary and Larkin streets. He was formerly manager of the J. B. Boland store on Kearny street. Joseph Scatena has purchased the entire season's cut of one of the lead- ing daffodil growers at San Lorenzo. He intends to develop this business much more thoroughly next year. G. Rossi & Co. are sending in much of the fine azalea and rhoddendron stock that is noted this week. This stock is all grown at their greenhouses at Colma. Work on the new store of B. Aven- sino, on Geary street, is rapidly nearing completion and it is expected that it will be ready for occupany March 1. Leslie E. Doolittle, proprietor of Doolittle's Dahlia Gardens, at Del Monte, says there is a strong demand for dahlia roots this season. The Cypress Lawn Cemetery Flower Shop has opened an office at 99.5 Mar- ket street, in the Hewes' building. M. H. Ebel, of Sacramento, was in town din-ing the week, calling upon his growers. Pelicano, Rossi & Co. report business running far ahead of last year. JAII-ES T. LYXCn. Washington Florists', Club. The Alexandria greenhouses of David J. Grillbortzer, of the W^ashington Floral Company, will be the scene, February 28. of a celebration of the results of the flower week compaign. Having a tidy little sum left in the treasury, the flower week committee has decided to stage an oyster roast, and local florists wdll leave their places of business early that day so as to be in time for the "big eats" and the big- ger entertainment that is to follow. J. Harper Hetherington. a member of the finance committee of the flower week campaign, is in charge of ar- rangementSj and has promised to fur- nish an entertainment programme that will be the talk of the town for some time to come. B. P. I,. Seattle, Wash. ST. VALEXn^E SALES SHOW BIG GAIN. St. Valentine's day business set a new high record. In many lines, the cleanup of stock held down a still greater volume of possible sales. Heavy funeral work of late has also served to keep the counters clean so there was little carryover for the event and orders for the following day were hard to fill in consequence. Pree- sia have saved the day on numerous occasions, being used in combinations that only necessity could have origi- nated. Customers, however, were well satisfied. Newspaper advertising was used freely with good results and the publicity of the national campaign and the slogan, "Say It With Flowers," must be given great credit. The locjl cuts of roses are largely off crop- and the same is true of carnations. Cali- fornia shipments, also, are not all that could be desired. A good supply of violets is maintained by vigilance. Tu- lips, freeslas. jonquils, etc., are in good demand. Sweet peas continue to ar- rive from thq north in large quantities. Pot offerings and fancy baskets proved good St. Valentine's day property. With one firm, pot lily of the valley was a popular feature. NOTES. William Goldberry, of Kenney's Home of Flowers, handled table decora- tions for the recent masquerade at the Sunset club. Tulips were used as cen- terpieces. Because of the better qual- ity of the stock, tulips have been prob- ably the best single seller of late, Port- land supplying a part of this demand. The Ballard Flower Shop carried on a special advertising by mail campaigii just before St. Valentine's day. urging that residents use the small shop in their district for floral gfts, and re- ports a notable increase in the business as compared with that for the same holiday a year ago. Influenza continues in the ranks of local florists' salesforces. Among those still confined is Fred H. Rowe, of Mc- Coy's, while E. R. Peterson, of The Hollywood Gardens. George Rosaia and P. J. Case, of Rosaia Bros., have returned to work after a week's layoff. The Holly Flower Shop, unable to secure a satisfactory location at a rea- sonable rental, has discontinued busi- ness. F. Hagennan has taken up landscaping and has several good or- ders under contract. C Clark has re- tired to his ranch near this city. A most effective window was used by the Hollywood Gardens on St. Val- entine's day. A large heart was made of pussy-willows, acacias and greens, and centered on this were two inter- twined hearts of pink carnations and roses. C. S. McManus, of the Madison Park Greenhouses, has been featuring small pot ferns to good effect of late. The so-called "Holly" fern has been espec- ially popular, and a good retail demand has been built up. C. L. Mattson has opened a flower shop and nursery at Bremerton, near this city, the home port of the Pacific fleet. He reports a good call for cut flowers of all kinds. Felix Rosaia devoted both display windows to tulips, daffodils and jon- quils one day last week, and found this helped to catch the eye of most cus- tomers. Rosaia Bros, had the order for the decorations at an elaborate society wedding at the New Washington hotel last -week. C. H. Baer. Georgetown grower, is planning on an increase in his range shortly to care for the growing local business. Harry Crouch, of the Woodlawn Flower Shop, sums np the St. Valen- tino's day trade in that shop as "al- most Christmas." H. M. 1920. The American Florist. 301 Pittsburgh, Pa. XO SUWLLS AMU TRICES llll.M. The market has been somewhat eiiHliT the piiNl week, with an hKi'ea:.e(l supply, ami a demaiul a little smallci- than It has been. Slill, liieie has be<.ii no surplus, and prices, with a lew ex- ceptions, remain the same. The inlluen- za. is on the decline, and the number of deaths i.>i much smaller, thus causing' a fullinf,' ofr in funeral work, tj'viuB some of the llorists who have been workinjc day and nipht, a chance to get .some much needed rest. The supply of roses is on the increase, especially i" the medium and shorter grades. There arc no American Beauties arriving to speak of, but they are not missed, as Premier. I{ussell and Columbia are of tine quality and florists are using one or the other of these varieties. The sup- ply of larnations is also larger, and an improvement is also noted in the qual- ity. Ka-ster lilies and callas are still scarce, and sell on sight at high prices. One item that has helped out the local market was an extra large cut of freezia; in fact, it has been a long time since this market has handled so many of this popular flower. The supply of I'aper Whites and tulips has fallen off, while jonquils are on the increase. White lilac has been very popular this season, and is usually all sold before ar- rival. The supply of sweet peas is in- creasing rapidly, but as yet there has been no surplus, in fact, it has been impossible to fill orders completely. Yel- low daisies, calendulas and baby prim- roses are arriving in limited amounts, and move without any trouble. The supply of greens of all kinds has been short, but a heavier supply is looked for from now on. All the florists of this district report that February will be one of the largest months in their history; with only three weeks of the month gone, tliey are away ahead of the full month of last jear. XOTES. Tuesday evening, February IT. Miss Marion Langhans. daughter of T. P. Langhans, of the Pittsburgh Cut Flow- er Co., and Robert L. Thompson, Jr.. of Ben Avon, Pa., were united in mar- riage at the bride's home in Perrysville avenue. North Side. The decorations were carried out with southern smilax, fancy decorative plants and spring flowers. The bride carried a bouquet of white orchids, lilacs and lily of the val- ley, while the matron of honor and bridesmaids bouquets were composed of lilacs, heather, pussy willows, snap- dragons and pink roses, caught with blue ribbons. After an extended trip to Cuba, Mr. and Mrs. Thompson will live in Brighton road. Ben Avon. Pa. In addition to their new Detroit branch, the McCallum Company has opened a branch store on High street, Cleveland, Ohio. James McLaughlin, one of the best known wholesale men in the country, is in charge of the new venture. In addition to handling cut flowers at wholesale, the new branch will also handle florists' supplies: in fact, everything that a florist needs and uses in his business. M. Indianapolis. STROG DEMAND FOR LIMITED SUPPLY. Business has been eminently satisfac- tory in this city recently, the only drawback being the shortage of stock. The weather has remained unusually cloudy, and the maturing of flowers of all kinds has been retarded by the un- favorable conditions. LAFAYETTE STATE MEETIXO ABAXDOXED. The State Florists' Association of In- diana abandoned its efforts to hold a late February meeting at Lafayette, both because of pressure of business, and the inability of F. Dorner & Sons Co., to accommodate the visitors at this time. The regular meeting, accord- ingly, will be held. March 2, at the quarters of the Smith & Young Com- pany. The chief order of business will l)o discussion of plans for the enter- tainment of the Florists' Telegraph De- livery in the fall. Irwin Bertermann was named chairman of the committee, with authority to select the other mem- ber.«. Mr. Bertermann, however, has been somewhat under the weather, and he decided to hold over that business until the regular monthly meeting of tho association. NOTES. Bertermann Brothers Company was the representative of the flower trade at the Optimist Industrial Show, held at Tomlinson hall February 17-21. Like the Rotary Club, the Optimists are made up of one member from each line of endeavor, Irwin Bertermann be- ing the florist on the roster. A num- ber of members connected with the building industry united to construct and display a model home at the show, and Bertermann Brothers provided the landscape work for the house, which, while in minature, was sufliciently large to make a highly favorable impression on tho public and bring out the points the florists wished to emphasize. The landscape work on the model home ap- pa,rently proved much more desirable, from the advertising point of view, than merely exhibiting a few flowers. Paul T. Ulman, who has been a dep- uty in the office of Fi-ank N. Wallace, statd entomologist, has resigned to join the staff of the Michigan Agricultural College at Lansing. M. K. C. Detroit, Mich. SUPPLY snows ifATERIAL INCREASE. There is now a marked change in trade conditions, contrasted with the previous weeks, when flowers of all kinds were scarce and high priced, and an eager public seeking them, but often with resentment yielding to what they regarded the exorbitant demands of florists, who in self-defense exacted prices never before realized for the same items in the list of available stock. Now, with the advancement of the season, and longer and brighter days, the cut from most ranges has materially increased, and correspond- ingly, the death list is not half as long as it was constantly for the past eight weeks, and automatically this branch of the retailers' output is suffering. But now, let us hope it is only tem- porary. The spirit which usually prompts our friends to "Say it With Flowers" is dormant, and simply be- cause of the idea that is now un- fortunately prevalent, that prices of flowers are excessive. The business for .St. Valentine's day would have been much larger, had not the public been saturated with fear to approach florists' shops. One could hear it on street cars, in office buildings, elevators, and everywhere the subject of flowers was referred to. Active publicity work, which is to be taken up energetically at once, will endeavor to first dissi- pate the idea of high prices, and once more restore in popular favor the flow"- ers we now have most plentiful and never before seen in finer quality. Roses, carnations, sweet peas, and vio- lets, are now so plentiful that forced sales at low prices even fail to con- sume satisfactorily. Bulbous stock in pots and pans are now in the stores, in the finest array, and these too .are now offered at greatly reduced prices, but their movement is slow. An at- tempt was made by some shops to in- ject some spirit in Washington's birth- day trade by offering choice examples of red. white and blue combination growing plants, appropriately trimmed, but only partial recognition resulted. NOTES. Robt. Plumb, in his capacity as sec- retary of the Michigan State Florists' Association, visited East Lansing last week. He stayed two days planning with J. A. Bissinger, chairman of the local committee, for an exhibition of flowers and plants to "be held in con- nection with the first annual meeting of that association to be held there. March ItJ-lT. A. J. Stahelin, who was forced to re- duce the temperature of his rose houses, due to the scarcity of coal, has now on hand a supply suflicient to justify the necessary degree of heat and is again making heavy cuts of fine roses, chiefly Premier, which variety he esteems most highly. A. Pochelon, our energetic F. T. D. secretary will be the guest of the Chi- cago retailers' association at its meet- ing Tuesday evening, March 2. Robert Rahaley, who has been on the sick list, is again back at his work and seems little affected by his enforced rest of three weeks. M. Bloy and wife, who are enjoy- ing the mild breezes of the coast of Florida, are expected to return. March 15. J. F. S. Milwaukee, Wis. ROSES NOW ONLY SHORT ITE.M. With the past week, market condi- tions took a turn for the better. With possibly the exception of roses, all other lines were well enough supplied to take care of all orders. For the first time this year, the cut of carnations was adequate. AVith the advancing season, sweet peas, violets, bulbous stock and the other novelties, are coming in heav- ier to the satisfaction of all concerned. , It naturally would result in prices tak- ing a drop to where it is more pleasure to both buyer and seller. With a falling off of orders for funerals, there are now- more lilies, rubi-um and Easter as well as calla. so that one does not have to order them a week ahead to get service. NOTES. The next meeting, March i, of the florists' club will be devoted to a dis- play of cut flowers and plants. Presi- dent Welke has sent out a strong letter of appeal for all to make this a banner night, both as to attendance and exhibits. As a drive for new mem- bers is on. he enclosed application blanks so there will be no excuse for lack of knowledge of what is going on. At a recent children's mask ball. Dorothy, yoimgest daughter of August F. Kellner and wife, dressed as a flower girl, with a ribbon bearing the slogan. "Say It With Flowers," was awarded first prize. From present indications, there will be a good supply of cut flowers for Easter, while in pot plants, it will be the "early bird that gets the worm. E. S. Austin, of Delevan. Wis., was a trade visitor the past week. E. O. Pater.; us change oi address alway send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue The American FLORisThas accepted only trade advenisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if (possible) as we go to press Wednesday. ^Ve uo not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our corre.spoudents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSITE 56 PA-GBS WITH COVKR CONTENTS. Corn borer quarantine hearing 293 — Trade suggests modifications 293 — Recommends quarantine limits 293 — Massachusetts situation 294 — Asks chrysanthemum exemption 294 — Seed corn 294 — Prominent figures in tlie hearing 295 The Japanese beetle 296 Plant notes (illus.) 296 — Spiraeas 296 — Hydrangeas 296 — Cannas 296 — Earlv annuals 297 — Dahlias 297 The retail trade (illus.) 297 . — -Next week in the flower shop 297 — Meeting present conditions 298 The carnation 299 — Care of young stock 299 National publicity for flowers 299 Are you creating influence? 299 San Francisco 300 Washington Florists' Club 300 Seattle 300 Pittsburgh 301 Indianapolis 301 Detroit 301 Milwaukee 301 Says it with flowers 302 Society of American Florists 302 Michigan edict excludes garden plants.. 302 American Rose Society 302 American Gladiolus Society 302 Flowers antidote of Bolshevism 302 Toledo 304 Pennsylvania Hort. Society 306 Chicago 308 Cincinnati 314 Columbus 314 Philadelphia 316 Cleveland 317 New York 318 The seed trade 326 — The late Nathan Dickinson 326 — Potato profiteers 326 . — Beet seeds from Poland offered 326 — Forage plant seed imports 326 Market gardeners 334 . — Daylight saving farmers' menace 334 — The labor situation 334 — School garden army 334 The nursery trade 336 — "Blackboy tree of Australia" 336 Kansas City 336 Nashville 336 .Lancaster County Florists' Ass'n 342 Rochester 342 Evansville .342 Dahlias from Seed. — The British growers promise a race of miniature dahlias, height 12 inches, flowering the first season from seed. To many a gardener there Is noth- ing more exhilarating than making changes, planning a new pool, a new trellis, or steps. There is pure joy in thinking what one will do "next year." In this lies the garden's long fascina- tion. — Frances Duncan, In Scrlbner's. Says It Willi Flowers. Edwin T. Meredith, the new secre- tary of agriculture, and editor of Stis- cessful Farming, is a practical advocate of the florists' slogan, "Say it With Flowers." Mr. Meredith's paper re- cently gave away 1,000 carnations with the following card : "We are 'saying it with flowers' this evening, to express to you our good wishes and our desire to cooperate at all times with the members and officers of the Iowa Retail Clothiers' Associa- tion and the Apparel Club." Society of American Florists. ATTENTION, MEMBERS. Are you going to attend the New York spring show to be held at the Grand Central Palace. March 15-21. in- clusive? If so, make the S. A. F. booth, headquarters during your stay. A. L. Miller. Pres. T.^RIFF AND LEGISLATION COMMITTEE. William F. Gude. chairman of the committee on tariff and legislation, has called a meeting of the committee to be held at the administration oflices, 1170 Broadway, New York, Wednesday, March 17. at 2 o'clock. The matter of future action of the society in regard to Quarantine Order No. 37 will have consideration at this meeting. NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW COMMITTEE. Chairman George Asmus, of the na- tional flower show committee, has called a meeting of this committee to be held at the administration offices, 1170 Broadway, New York. March IG, at 3 o'clock p. m. As the business of this meeting is important, a full at- tendance of the committee is expected. John Young, Sec'y. Mictii£:aii Edict Excludes Garden Plants. GLADIOLUS AND OTHER BULBS EXEMPT. Whereas, the European corn borer (Pyrausta nubilalis), an Insect not known to be present in the state of Michigan, has been found in the states of New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania, and is likely to be in the neighboring states, since it has been shown that this in- sect is a serious pest and causes great damage to corn, broom corn and other farm and garden crops, and because this insect spreads rapidly and will be ex- tremely difficult to eradicate' if it is brought into the state of Michigan upon any of the plants upon which it feeds. Now, therefore, the undersigned, state inspector of nurseries and or- chards of the state of Michigan, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the provisions of an act entitled : "An Act to prevent the importation from other states and the spread within this state of dangerous insects and dangerously contagious diseases af- fecting trees, shrubs, vines, plants and fruits," (Compiled Laws, Section 7422), hereby prohibits and declares unlawful, from and after the first day of March, 1920, until otherwise by him pro- claimed, the importation into the state of Michigan and the shipment within said state, of any com or broomcorn, including all parts of the ear or stalk, the shelled grain only excepted; and also celery, beans in the pod, beets with tops, spinach, rhubarb; rye, oat, wheat or other straw, sedges or rushes, ■whether used as such or as packing materials; cut flowers or entire plants of chrysanthemum, aster, cosmos, zin- nia or hollyhock; also cut flowers, or entire plants of gladiolus, canna, peony and dahlia, except the bulbs there- of without stems, and such other herbaceous plants and shrubs as have hollow stems, or a large pith likely to shelter the European corn borer, and which have been grown or propagated in the states of Maine, New Hamp- shire, "Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and Pennsyvania. Notice is hereby given to all persons, firms and corporations, and especially to all common carriers, that any one who brings into the state of Michigan, any of the plants enumerated above, which have been grown or propagated in the states named, will be gtiilty of a misdemeanor, and if any plants are brought into the state of Michigan, contrary to the provisions of this quarantine, such plants will be de- stroyed. The penalty for such mis- demeanor is a fine not exceeding $100 or imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both such fine and im- prisonment at the discretion of the court. L. R. Taft. State Inspector of Orchards and Nurseries. East Lansing, Mich. American Rose Society. department of plant REGISTRATION. The following rose has been offered for registration and accepted by the rose registration committee of the American Rose Society. Unless objec- tions are received by the secretary within three weeks of this publication the registration will become permanent. Name : Silver Star. Class : Hybrid Wichuriana. Parentage: Silver Moon x Marie Van Houtte. Description — Habit of growth, bushy, but with a climbing tendency; foliage similar to Silver Moon; very vigorous, hardy and disease resistant: flower, large, semi- double, cream white with a mass of golden yellow stamens, quite fragrant; bud, pointed yellow; twenty-two petals; an ever blooming rose with excellent lasting qualities; flowers until October. Introducer — Frederick R. M. Undritz. E. A. WHITE. Sec'y. February 23, 1920. American Gladiolus Society. DEP.\RTMENT of plant REGISTRA'nON. The following varieties of gladioli are offered for registration by John Lewis Childs, Flowerfield, N. Y. If no objections are filed prior to March 15, 1920. the same becomes complete : Conspicuous (ChUdsii). Beautiful clear cardinal red, with a large white throat. A very attractive combina- tion of color. Originated by John Lewis Childs. White America. Buds and partial- ly expanding flowers pale flesh, 130 (1-2). Flower opens snow white, 2(1), with a faint streak of violet mauve. 195(1), or paler in the throat. Has the same strong habit of growth, form oS flower and substance as America, of which it is a seedling. A. C. Beal, Sec'y. Flowers Antidote of Bolshevism. E. G. Hill, of the E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., is as popular outside of the trade as in. Mr. Hill, whose services at meetings of the trade are much in demand, also is called on fre- quently to address gatherings of men in other industries. Mr. Hill's moat recent appearance was before the Rich- mond Ministerial Association, his ad- dress emphasizing the value of beauty in fighting lawlessness and Bolshevism. "Attractive homes," he told the min- isters, "are the best antidote for the poison of revolution. Homes can be made most attractive by the use of flowers." Coming Exhibitions. [Secretaries are requested to supply any omissions from this list and to correct any dates that have been altered since the last advices.] March 15-22. 1920, New York. — Flower show of the New York Florists' Club at Grand Central Palace. John Young, secre- tary. 1170 Broadway. New York. March 24-28. 1920. Boston. Mass. — Exhi- bition of orchids and other plants of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society at Horticultural hall. William T. Rich, secre- tary. Horticultural hall. Boston. 1920. The American Florist. 303 Wants, For Sale, Etc. Small Type, 1 2 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, S1.50 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cush with order, ror Plant Advs.. See Ready Reference Section. » Where nriswors nre to boniftiloil from thtsolllce eooloee 10 ceutii exira to cover posture, etc. tlltnntlon Warned — A.s superintendent anil worltInK foreman in large private country home by middle aKcU man; .at present In position. Four In family. Over 20 years experience In all branches of horticulture, floriculture and landscape eardenin;;. Best of references. Please state salary, etc.. In first letter. Address. Key 4115, Core Amerlcnn Florist. Help Wanted — Two BooU potters; steady position; $20.00 per week. J. S. Wllnon Floral Co., Des lloines. la. Help Wanted — At once, flrst-class storem,an. Reply with references, stating experience, etc. Address Key 407, care American Florist. Help Wanted — A youne man who un- derstands the flower business: good position for rieht party; references. Address Key 46tl, onrc American Florist. Help Wanted — Florist for greenhouse and landscaping; new place. Will pay 45c per hour and better. Sonth Side Nursery, Henry Gerstenkorn, Mgr., R. H. a, Decatnr. IIL Help Wanted — All-round man for greenhouse at once; not over 45 years; in retail business; will pay $25.00 per week. Address W. H. Tracy. 20 Cadnell Ave., Wnverly. N. Y. Help Wanted — Young man for cata- logue order work. Must have fair edu- cation and familiar with the different , kinds of plants and shrubs. A good place for one who wishes to learn the business of both plants and cut flowers. State age, experience and wages wajit- ed. Joseph Bancroft <£ Son, Cedar FalU, la. For Sale — Florist business in New Tork City; no opposition; doing good business. Also inclosed florist delivery car in perfect condition. John H. Schnanfer, 969 East ISOth St., New York City. FOR SALE OR RENT Three greentiouses, one lean-to; about 3,500 sq. ft. oJ glass; work-shed and a coal bin 40x16; hi block land and a sis-room all-raedern house, built only three years; doing good business. r. A. DAVIDSON, Aurora, Nebr. Help Wanted Man to take charee of our pot plant depart- ment; must know how to prow cvclamen, be- eonias. Easter lilies and other bulbs"; hydrangpas and other potted plants in their season; $40 ptT week. MILLER FLORAL COMPANY FARMINGTON, UTAH Help Wanted Marrietl niau who understands growing orna- mental nursery stock; also married man for propa- gatiDK ornamental nursery stock. Opportunity for advancement in either position. State age, experience, salary expected, etc., in first letter. I Key 459, care American Florist. SITUHTIOri VVAMTCD [ Expert Saleslady, Designer, Etc., Is desirous of securing a position in an up-to- Jate Chicago retail store. Salary expected, $85 p er week, with chance for advancement. f Key 458, care American Florist. WANTED Three Seed Store Counter Hands Good wages to the right men. A. HENDERSON & CO. 166 North Wabash Avenue CHICAGO Seed Salesman Wanted itiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMniiiiiiiiiiiMiiHiiiiiiitiiiiiimiiiit For Road Work Exclusively iiuiHMiiiiiiMtMtiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiniiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiimuiiiiuii 1 have a position with real opportunities for right man. Give full information about yourself in first letter. WALTER S. SCHELL Quality Seeds 1307-1309 Marhet Street, HARRISBURG, PA. FOR SALE On Accountof other interests will sell florist and seed buHlnesR. eslabllsbed overSO years, practical- ly for the cost of tlxturcs; a Kood opportunity lor a live man or lady ; in New Jersey, close to New York City. Correspondence solicited. Address Key 464, care American Florist. Actnal size of leaf 2%%'SH tnohe» FOR CtJT FLOWERS: In two oolorsv.^ eummed paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Prices: Per500,S3.35; per 1000, $5.00. Samples on request Electro of leaf, postpaid, $200. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 6 440 S. Dearborn St„ CHICAGO 1 >••••••••< $50,000 buys a modern carnation range near Chicago, including fine residence and several acres of land. Possession now or in the spring. $10,000 cash and balance on easy terms. Address Key 446, care American Florist. ^-^^^■-^^^^^''^'*^'^^^^*-^'-'-'-^'^^'^''-^^''-^''-*-*-^-*-*-'^^'~*-^'- ■-■-■-■-■-■- '-'-'-'-*' I ji •{•^•■{i •!■ ■}• tjiifvi^^**!! •J««J«iJiaji«Ja«{i*Ja i|i i^^ -•--•--•- • • .» .■■»■-■■■■ f t t 1 $ PLANT STOCK i OF ALL KINDS I Needed Promptly % TO FILL THE I VACANT BENCHES % CLEARED OF CHRYSANTHEMUMS AND HOLIDAY PLANTS i MAIL YOUR AD TODAY I AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago | 304 The American Florist. Feb. 28, N ATURAL p AFFIA After a considerable scarcity, a fortunate purchase enables us to offer at an unusual price, FIRST GRADE, GENUINE WEST COAST RAFFIA. This is the kind so popular for greenhouse and nursery use, because of its long strong strands. Note These Money Saving Prices. Natural Raffia, in bale lots of approximately 225 lbs., per lb., IS^O, Natural Raffia, in less than bale lots, per lb., . I'^To, Write for prices on Dyed Raffia. 180 North Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL A. L. RANDALL CO., Of Interest to Seedsmen New Arrivals of Flower Seeds PANSY 150 lbs. — comprising the following: Good Mixed. Trimardeau, Mixed. Orchid Flowered, Mixed. Chicago Bedding Vars.— 26 different sorts. Giant Pure White. Fire King. Golden Queen. Yellow with Eye. White with Eye. Lord Beaconsfleld. Paris Market, large spotted. Mad. Pcrret. And others. Sweet William, separate colors and mixed. Delphinium, Chinese blue and white. Dianthus Plumarius, separate sorts and mixed. Canterbury Bell. Viola Cornuta. Ipomoea Bona Nox. Cypress Vine, separate colors and mixed. Geranium Zonale. Heliotrope, mixed. Carnation Margaret, separate colors and mixed. Browallia, mixed. Mimosa Pudica. Baby Rose. Zinnia Elegans Fl. PI., separate colors and mixed. And many others. I CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Mention the American Florist when writing NEW YORK Toledo, 0. GOOD DEMAND IN GENEEAL. The week which ended up with St. Valentine's day was an eye-opener for florists of this city. The business transacted on that flower day gave them an indication that the rest of the flower days of the year will show a healthy increase. Those who thought high prices would deter the public from buying flowers, were sadly mistaken, and business sliowed a fine gain over last year. This, despite a great short- age of some varieties of cut flowers. Very little advertising was done here, and yet almost every florist worked far into the night taking care of orders. A heavy call for funeral work added to the valentines, made the day a rec- ord-breaker, almost similar to a Christ- mas demand. There has been a great shortage of cut flowers here for some time, but fortunately florists were able to secure a fine supply of violets, and these sold well for valentine orders. Carnations and roses were hard to get, and there were scarcely any sweet peas in this market. Pl.ints sold well in this emergency and a great quantity of primroses, cyclamens and tulips were disposed of. Quite a few tele- graph orders were received here. Feb- ruary was a very prosperous month and surpassed all previous records. This, of course, was due to the unusual num- ber of deaths here. The weather has improved, and several days of sun- sliine have lielped materially to in- crease the supply of flowers, and from now it is hoped the market will catch up with the demand. NOTES. The big feature of the week in local flower circles, will be the farewell ban- quet to be tendered S. N. Peck and his wife, at the Commerce club, Tuesday evening, by the florists' club, of which he is secretary-treasurer. After al- most a quarter century of business life, during which he acquired the loving esteem and respect of his fellow florists, Mr. Peck will retire from the busi- ne.ss. He has disposed of his retail store on Superior street, and after a vacation in Florida, will spend the rest of liis days in the cultivation of the ilowers he loved so well. The florists of northwestern Ohio are planning a big get-together to honor these veteran florists. Frank Schramm said that it certainly pays to advertise flower days when the public needs a little education. "Thought we had a young Easter rush on, and broke all records. We could- not get many cut flowers, but we did get violets, and sold lots of plants." Others reporting big business were Mussbach Sisters, A. G. Imoberstag, Max .Spanner, Fenniger's, Kusel, John Barrow, Miss Helen Patten and Helmar's. Earl Metz, of Metz & Bateman. said that he was certainly surprised at the manner in which St. Valemtine's day came across, particularly in view of the prevailing prices. A. C. K. 1920. The American Florist. 305 Rnmnmniiii^ ^yOUR buyer of Japanese Lily Bulbs and othei- imported goods left for the Orient on Wednesday, February 18th. You didn't know it ? Well — Chas. H. Fisk is his name. Until recently he was one of Chicago's most successful retail florists — been so for twenty years, in fact. Before that he was a wholesale florist. So you see your buyer knows your requirements. There is an old adage "Well bought is half sold." We have been searching for a buyer to go to the Orient to buy on that basis. We knew that if he bought with your interests in mind, he would buy right. Mr. Fisk was recognized as the ideal man for the task. He consented to handle it, and is now "on his way." His in- structions are "Buy for the Florists — bear their interests in mind, always, and you will then be an efficient Randall representative." So you see — YOUR buyer has left for Japan. A WORD ABOUT LILY BULBS One of the biggest single items Mr. Fisk is going after is Giganteunt Lily Bulbs. Randall standards are so high that the quantity of bulbs which measure up to them is limited. The demand exceeds the supply even in normal times. We are booking orders now at open market prices. How many cases for you ? Size Case contents 7/9 300 8/10 225 9/10 200 Also all other sizes. A. L. RANDALL COMPANY CHICAGO giiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniumM 306 The American Florist, Feb. 28, Prepared Foliages GNATT*S PREPARED FOLIAGES have stood the test for years and are now in greater demand than ever before. Send us a trial order and be convinced. The Florists' "FIRST AID" when cut flowers are scarce and high priced Cycas Leaves Pliable, Non-Curling Magnolia Leaves GNATT'S "QUEEN QUALITY" BRAND Non-mouldy— Flexible— Uniform Size COLORS : BROWN, GREEN, PURPLE Per 100 8 to 12 $3.80 12 to 16 4.10 16 to 20 5.10 20 to 24 6.25 Per 100 24 to 28 $ 7.40 28 to 32 9 80 32 to 36 10.75 36 to 40 13 50 40 to 44 17.00 Per carton ;....$ 1.60 each 10 carton lots 1.50 " 26 carton lots 1.35 100 1b cases 20.00 " 50 lb. case 11.00 " 25 lb. case 6.00 " PREPARED EVERGREEN or LTCOPODIUM, per carton of 10 lbs $3.50 each (Grey Tinted— The new soft pliable grade. Only satisfactory substitute for statice. per lb. , $1.00; 10 lb. lots 85c per lb. Dyed RUSCUS— Red, purple, blue or green. Finest quality per lb., $1.26; 10 lb. lots, $1.16 per lb. Green Painted Ruscus— Soft, pliable, freshly prepared, per lb., 76c; 10 lb. lots, 70c per lb. n^e^ WRITE FOR SPECIAL EASTER PRICE LIST. ■^^w It contains many illustrations of baskets and novelties for this occasion. THE OVE QNATT CO., mc. Preservers of Natural Foliages. Manufacturers of Baskets and Florists' Supplies. La Porte, Ind. "»""" iiiiiiiittiiiiii For Florists' Supplies, Baskets, Chiffons and St. Valentine Novelties PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO.. iiEti8s..e.iksi, Pittsburgh, Pa. mimimimiimrmiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiitiiiinniiiiiiiniimimmnmiiniiiiiumimniaiiinnuiitrminuimniiimimiiiiiiinoiimiuuimminiiniiimtiiiiiiiiniHiiiiiiiiiimitiiiiiiimiii^ Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. The third lecture of the present win- ter's course, was given at the New Century Club, Philadelphia, Pa., Febru- ary 17. The attendance was very good. J. Franklin Meehan, was the lecturer, his subject being, "Landscape Work, With Special Reference to the Suburban Garden." He gave a very good lecture, imparting- much valuable information to those present. He divided his sub- ject into three parts. First, conception, conceiving and planting work to be done; Second, executive, or carrying out the plans; Third, maintenance. The lecturer dwelt at great length on the third part of his subject, and said. "Where are the men to come from in the future, who can take care of the work done by the landscape gardener, after he is through with the operation?" He stated that the gardener of the old school, was fast disappearing, and that there were no new men coming along to take his place. By the gardener of the old school, he meant, the man in charge of the private estate, capable in all branches of horticulture, who loves his work, and loves plants and flowers, and if you visit him. and in walking around the estate, you stop to admire a specimen tree, this man can give you the whole history of that tree, and all LINDLEY BOXES ARNOLD BOXES Compri.sing the largest assortment of Florist Boxes obtainable. The Arnold Florist box stock has been purchased bythe Lind ley Company, Write ds for prices. GEO. L. BOOPIS, New York Representative, 601 W. 144th St. A. V. Z. JENNINGS, Chicago Representative, 20 E. Jackson Blvd. Lindley Flower Box Company, ouanty box Makers. Marion, Indiana peculiarities pertaining to it. In a few- years, that type of man will not be found, as the laborer in the mechanical trades is receiving more money than the gardener in charge of an estate. Men are therefore constantly leaving the horticultural profession. The speak- er stated th.at it was up to everyone interested in horticulture to talk and write all they possibly could upon this subject, and to do their utmost to place horticulture on a higher plan, where it belongs. The illustrations used by the lecturer were very good. He began by giving views of landscape work under way, then showing views of the completed work, and other views of the same -work three or four years later. Sev- eral views of prominent places were shown to illustrate the proper effect of harmony in planting. Quite a numbfer of views weie devoted to flowerine* shrubs, showing proper methods of pruning, and some showing improper methods. Some very good illustrations were shown of trees to illustrate proper methods of pruning. Some very inter- esting views of trees, damaged by hail storms, were shown, and the proper treatment of such trees was fully de- scribed. The exhibit of cut flowers and flower- ing plants was a very good one indeed, there being five entries for best two cyclamens, six entries for best two cin- erarias, four entries for best vase of mixed cut flowers, three entries for best vase of carnations, and two entries for best vase of roses. The fourth lecture of this winter se- ries will be held March 16. David Rust, Sec'y. 1920. The American Florist. 307 Large Flowering Cannes IN THE "BETTER" VARIETIES Fine 2 to 3 eye, plump, dormant roots, true to name KINO IIL'MBKKT. Most popular of all. Bronz« leaf, orange scarlet flower. Per 100 Per 1000 (5.00 $15.00 YELLOW IIL.MUEKT. Sport of KInp Humbert, with green folLige, flower yellow, spotted red. Per 100 Per 1000 M.60 $40.00 FIREBIRD. Very large scarlet flowers borne well above foliage. Per 100 Per 1000 $8.00 $75.00 UUNC.VBIA. Large trusses of beautiful rose-pink flowers, one of best pink varieties. Per 100 Per lOOO $4.50 »i0.00 100 1000 $s.oo $25.00 a.50 30.00 CKIM.SON .\ND SCARLET FI.OWERED VARIETIKS. \. IIOUVIKK Doz. Rich Velvety Red, green foliage, B feet $0.50 BE/lllTE POITEVINE Crimson, green foliage, 4 feet 60 BLACK PRINCE Velvety Maroon, green foliage 4 '4 feet 60 CHAS. HENDERSON Deep Crimson, green foliage, 4^4 feet 60 CRIMSON BEDDER Intense Crimson, green foliage, 3^ feet .50 DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH Crimson Maroon, green foliage, 4 feet 60 EXPRESS Scarlet Crimson, green foliage, 2% feet 60 3.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 30.00 2,5.00 35.00 FIREBIRD Scarl'>t Red, green foliage, 4 feet.. 1.15 LOUISIANA Briglit Scarlet, green foliage, 7 feet .65 METEOR Scarlet, green foliage, 4% feet 70 PENNSYLVANIA Vermilion Scarlet, green foliage, 5 feet 60 PILLAR OF FIRE Brilliant Red. green foliage, 6 feet .50 WINTZHR'S COLOSSAL Bright Scarlet, green foliage, 5 feet .70 3.60 8.00 4.00 4.50 3.00 3.00 4.60 PINK FLOWERED VARIETIES HUNOARIA Doz. 100 Rich Geranium Pink, green foliage. 3 % feet $0.70 $4.60 MRS. ALFRED CONARD We have the Genuine Variety. Beware of Cheap Sobstltntes, Salmon Pink, green foliage, 4 feet 1.15 8.00 ROSEA GIGANTEA Rich Rose Pink, green foliage, 3% feet 85. 6.00 VENUS Rose Pink, green foliage. 4 feet . . . .65 .4.00 35.00 75.00 35.00 40.00 25.00 25.00 40.00 1000 $40.00 WHITE FLOWERED VARIETY. MONT BLANC Doz. Almost White, green foliage, 3'/^ feet $0.70 55.00 35.00 1000 100 $4.60 $40.00 YELLOW FLOWERED VARIETIES, AUSTRIA Doz. Lemon Chrome, spotted red, green foliage, 6 feet $0.50 KATE F. DEEMER Oriole Yellow, turkey red at base, 4 feet 60 GLADIATOR Deep Yellow, dotted red, green foli- age, 4 % feet 60 GUSTAV GUMPER The Ideal Yellow variety, green foli- age, 3% feet 60 GOLDEN GATE Yellow and Red, green foliage, 4 feet 60 YELLOW KING HUMBERT Golden Yellow, spotted red, green foliage. 4% feet 70 FLORENCE VAUGHAN Yellow, spotted red, green foliage, 6 feet 60 RICHARD WALLACE Light Yellow, green foliage, 4% feet 60 RED AND YELLOW FLOWERED VARIETIES. MME. CROZT Doz. Scarlet, with Orange Yellow border, green foliage, 3 feet $0.60 PANAMA Rich Orange, red bordered, with a broad edge of golden yellow, 6 feet 75 5.50 QUEEN CHARLOTTE Rich Pomegranate, red bordered with golden yellow, 31^ feet 65 4.00 SOUV.DE A CROZY Crimson, with gold band, 4 feet. . .65 4.00 ES. 100 1000 $3.00 $25.00 3.50 30.00 3.50 30.00 3.50 30.00 3.50 30.00 4.50 40.00 3.00 26.00 3.50 30.00 illETIE 100 s. 1000 $3.50 $30.00 Prices on Cannas are subject to BRONZE LEAF VARIETIES. EGANDALE Doz. 100 Currant Red, bronze foliage, 4 feet, $0.60 $3.60 DAVID HARUM Red, dark bronze foliage, 3 Vi feet .60 3.50 KING HUMBERT Scarlet, Bronze foliage, 4 H feet.. .76 5.00 WYOMING Orange Chrome, bronze foliage, 6% feet 65 4.00 5% discount for cash with order. so.oo 36.00 35.00 1000 $30.00 30.00 45.00 35.00 DAHLIAS Undivided field clumps for Marcli sliipment Note: The high class varieties offered below have been grown for several years to produce cut flowers for one of our largest markets and are only offered now because of the large increase of roots that have been obtained during that time. DECOBATITS DAHLIAS. Dellce. Soft Pink. Lockenkoff, Yellow. Nymph aea. Shrimp Pink, tinted lighter. Morning Ray, Deep Bronze, long stems. Mrs. Winters, Pure White, very large. Grand Duke Alexis, Pure White. Souvenir de Gustave Doazon, Orange Red, largest flower grown. Jeanne Charmet, Pink, lilac edge, white center, yellow mar- gin, long stem. Helene Chavet, Large Waxy White. Lyndhurst, Bright Scarlet, very free bloomer. POMPON DAHLIAS. Catherine. Bright Yellow, full and fine. Fascination, Pink and Lavender, sometimes a blotch of white. Purity. Fine Pure White. Mars, Scarlet. SINGLS DAHLIAS. White Century. Red Century. Big Chief, Red. SHOW AND FANCY DAHLIAS. Stradella, Deep Purple Crimson, long stems, flne. Queen of Yellows. Deep Yellow. Queen Victoria, or Mary D. Hallock, Canary Yellow. Mrs. Stancomp. Salmon and Pink. Pink Magento. Extra Free Bloomer. Wm. Garrett. Cardinal Red. CACTUS DAHLIAS. Dainty. Lemon Yellow, tips of petals golden, base rose; should be in every collection. Delight, Pale Pink, yellow center, large. Mrs. F. Grinsted, Deep Rich Crimson. Green's White, Pure White. Britannia, Soft Salmon Pink. Libelle, Clear Magenta, an extra flne variety. Wm. Treseder. White Shaded Pink Mrs. Murray Ind, Bright Rose. Genista, Amber, shaded to golden yellow. Ida. Deep Clear Yellow, very early large. Fred Cobbold. Bright Crimson, large and free. Danthe. Salmon. Prices: Per doz., $2.00; per 100, $16.00; per 1000, $125 Write for fall Price list of Spring Bulbs A. HENDERSON & CO., 166 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO 308 The American Florist, Feb. 28, Big Drop in flower Prices The decline in prices which we advertised in last week's issue of this paper set in last Satur- day and is continuing. We call the attention of our customers to the reduced prices charged on their orders and assure them that all flowers will be billed at market prices on the day of ship- ment. Today prices are lower than yesterday and this decline will probably continue. One great advantage in buying direct of the growers is that we must please our trade both in price and quality as the value of our greenhouse investment lies in our ability to retain our customers. All our flowers are grown by specialists and the quality of our stock is famous all over the country. Give our flowers a trial an6 then compare our service with what you have been getting. Tulips,. Jonquils and other bulb stock as well as all miscellaneous flowers are in large supply at much lower prices. Any flowers which we do not grow ourselves we will buy for our customers and give them the advantage of the lowest market prices and best quality. Greens of all kinds, especially fancy asparagus in large stock on hand always. BASSEH & WASHBIRN IX)NG DISTANCE PHONE: OFFICE AND STORE Greenhoiueiit HliudBle. 111., and Grera. Station, lU. UO N. WaDflSll AVC, LllltAull, ILL. NOTICE:— We close at 5 o'clock week days. Closed all day Sundays. Chicagfo. STOCK IS IN HEAVIER SUPPLY. Stock is in heavier supply at this writing, consequently prices have drop- ped considerably, which was expected by some of the larger grrowers, who kept pretty close tab on conditions. Business was rather quiet last week owing to the opening of Lent, but trade is showing a great improvement and large quantities of stock have been moved the past few days. The ship- ping trade has been surprisingly good considering conditions and the local demand is gradually showing a de- cided improvement. Roses are in heavier supply, especially in the longer stemmed grades. American Beauty roses are having a good call and the same holds true for Mrs. Chas. Rus- sell, Columbia and Premier. Ophelia, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Sunburst, Milady, Hoosier Beauty. Killarney, Killarney Brilliant, Whife Killarney, Champ Wei- land, Montrose and a few of the other varieties grown for this market but not already mentioned are to be had in heavier supply. Carnations are a big factor in the market this week and an increased supply may be expected in the near future with continued fa- vorable weather. White and yellow daisies are obtainable in limited supply and there will be a fair cut of migno- nette for a few more weeks. Orchids are to be had and the same holds true of gardenias, although the latter seem to be holding their own. Lily of the valley is plentiful. Lilies and callas are seen at a few of the stores in fair sized quantities. Sweet peas are ar- riving in larger supply and so are vio- lets. Calendulas, stevia, snapdragons, stocks, pansies and candytuft are in- cluded in the offerings. Tulips, Dar- win tulips, jonquils, freesia and nar- cissi are to be had in the bulb line and are quite plentiful at this writing. Advertising in the local dailies right WE DO All the Year Around We serve the AS WE SAY CUT FLOWER REQUIREMENTS OF THE RETAIL FLORISTS DEPENDANT UPON US. In Times OF SCARCITY OR OVERABUNDANCE WE PROVIDE A SERVICE KOT ALWAYS OBTAINABLE ELSEWHERE. Protection Kennicott Bros. Co. Wholesale Cut Flowers CHICAGO 1920. The American Florist. 309 SllllllllllllllllllillllHIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll = 182 North Wabash Avenue L.. D. Phone. Ilandolph 631 CHICAGO I I Heavier Supply-Lower Pricesj i Can supply the demand for Roses and 1 s Carnations in any quantity at attractive 1 i prices. Best stock in this market. = I Our Other Offerings Include: | I OrchiclS"VioletS"Valley"Sweet Peas | I Freesia — Tulips — Jonquils — Stevia | I Narcissus — Calendulas "Etc. Greens. | iiiiiiiiiiiiiiinniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiil PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., IX>NG DISTANCE PHONBS CKNTRAIi 601 and 2844 CHICAGO ROSES-CARNATIONS Place your orders with us and they will receive the best possible attention. Buy Direct from the Grower CURRENT PRICE LIST Subject to Change \Vlthont Notice. MRS. CHAS. RUSSELl, Per 100 Extra Special $35.00 Specials J25.00 to 30.00 Select 20.00 Medium 15.00 to 18.00 Short 12.00 COLUMBIA Speciajs Select 25.00 to Medium 15.00 to Short .,. MIL.*DY SpeciaLs Select Medium 15.00 to Short $35.00 30.00 20.00 12.00 25.00 20.00 IS. 00 10.00 Chnmp AVeiland p^j. jqq Klllarney _ . , «.in nn KillnrneV- Rrilllnnt Specials .... $30.00 Klllarney Hrilliant select $15.00 to 18.00 Medium S.OO to 10,00 White Killnrney. BIy Maryland . EXTRA SPECIAL, STOCK SUNBURST, OPHELIA Special Select $ Medium PREMIER Specials Select Medium Short ROSES, OUR SELECTION Carnation.s Extra Special Carnations Jonauils Street Peas .\diantuni Asparn^irus, per bunch 50c Boxwood per bunch. 35c Ferns per 1.000, $4.00 Galax, bronze and green, per 1.000, $2.00 I.eucothoe Sprays Srailax per doz. strings, $3.00 BILLED ACCORDINGLY Per 100 $20.00 15.00 to 18.00 10.00 to 12.00 25.00 to 15.00 to S.OO to COO to S.OO to 4.00 to 35.00 30.00 18.00 12.00 10.00 S.OO 10.00 10.00 5.00 2.00 1.00 310 The American Florist. Feb. 28, EXCELLENT CROPS OF ROSES and CARNATIONS In All the Leading Varieties CURRENT PRICE LIST ^^,Vh"o"„*t*Not'5^e7^* KUSSELL, PREMIER, COLUMBIA Per 100 Special $30.00 Select 25.00 Medium 20.00 Short 15.00 OPHELIA and SUNBURST Special $15.00 Select 12.00 Medium 10.00 Short $6.00 to 8.00 KILLARNEY. WHITE KILLARNEY and BRILLIANT Per 100 Special $12.00 Select 10.00 Medium 8.00 Sliort 6.00 ROSES, OUR SELECTION. .$12.00 CARNATIONS. Per 100 Extra fancy $ 8.00 Good 6.00 MISCELLANEOUS. Calla Lilies, per doz $3.00 to $4.00 Perns, per 1.000 4.00 Smllas, per doz 3.00 Galax, per 1,000 2.00 Sprengerl. buncli 50 Other Greens at Market Prices. WIETOR BROS., 30 East Randolph St., L. D. Phone Randolph ZOSl Chicago NOW is the time to push Cut Flowers when they arc more plentiful. Get your share of the trade in your neighborhood by featuring our Quality Stock at Reasonable Prices. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOIiKSAIiB FliORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing now would help Itie market consider- ably and some of the retailers, whole- salers and gTOwera, wljo have signed in favor of the Milwaulcee plan of ad- vertising, feel that something should be done at once notwithstanding the fact that the assessments do not begin until March 1. A little printer's ink would move a lot of stock that is now accu- mulating in the market and mean hun- dreds of dollars in the pockets of the retailers.wholesalers and growers. Those who have not already signed in favor of the great publicity movement should do so immediately for they have every- thing to gain and nothing to lose by doing so. Mjiny of those who signified their intention of not signing have done so within the past few days for they are broad-minded enough to realize that it would be unfair for their competitors to share the burden of the cost when they are realizing the same benefits. NOTES. Harry Blewitt and John Prickett, proprietors of the Des Plaines Floral Co., had such a good season that they have both invested in a new Reo tour- 30 East Randolph Street CHICAGO Telephone Central 6284 Mention the American Florist when writing ing car. A nice crop of daisies is in sight at this establishment. J. E. PoUworth, of Kennicott Bros. Co., has been dividing his time between the store and the Ravenswood hospital, where his wife is seriously ill with double pneumonia. Miss Charlotte Paradise, bookkeeper and cashier for A. L. Vaughan & Co., celebrated a birthday, February 22. 1920. The American Florist. 311 OOIIVO Sweet Peas, Fancy Tulips, Jonquils, Home Grown Single Violets, New York Double Violets, Freesia, Calendula, Callas, Premier, Columbia, Russell, Ophelia, Sunburst, Hearst, Pink and White Klllamey, Car- nations, Pussy Willow, Mexican Ivy, Asparagus, Sprengeri, New Decorative Ferns, Salal, Deer Tongue, Colored Huckleberry, Leucothoe, Boxwood, Galax, Ferns. More stock wiih lower prices means more business with hirner prollls to you. GIVE US A CALL. GREEN DYE Knough for coloring ICO to 200 CarnatioDs, per package, 50c; 310 to 400 Carnations, larpe package. 81 .00. We have the raost successful Green Dye, which is cheaper and more economical than any otner on the ina,rket. A. T. PYFER & COMPANY 164 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago, 111. L. D. Phone, Central 3373. w^^iTJw^^^j^^^^Jv^^Aw.p^jvjv^^^^^jwjv^j'^jv.rtr^^^^^j'^^^j^jv^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^if^ Heavier Supply ROSES-CARNATIONS Our receipts have increased in these two items to such an extent that we can handle more orders in addition to taking Al care of our regular trade. Push Spring: Flowers Now Fancy Freesias, Tulips, Darwin Tulips, Jonquils, Mignonette, Sweet Peas, Daisies, Stevia, Snapdragons and Calendulas. Can also supply Callas, Lilies, Valley, Etc. Complete line of Greens. -J^ ='^^'-^^ TSIOX I NIC. ^_>-^ ^^^^|ig ^^ PHONES' CENTRAL 257I-AUT0MAT1C48-7S4-CENTRAL257Z 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago 312 The American Florist. Feb. -28, YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF Z N CUT FLOWERS E ^ A H N 30 B. Randolph St. CHICAGO Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. Mention the American Florist when writing Chris. Blameuser hit it lucky with a crop of mignonette in the market this season which brought him high re- turns. It was of splendid quality and found ready buyers. Garnations are grown principally at his range at Niles Centre and one thing thEtt attracts the attention of the visitors is a device called a marker used for planting car- nations. It consists of a number of boards nailed together on the bottom of which are about 50 or more pegs ar- ranged separately about the distance the plants should be set apart. The pegs are forced into the soil and all the grower has to do is drop the plants in the holes and the rest is easy. It will bear investigation. Ed. Blameuser has everything at his place in splendid condition, and some very promising varieties of carnations are being tried out at his range at Niles Centre. Good Cheer and Tlieo are seen at his place in quantity. Broadway, a sport of Good Cheer, looks promising as does Nq< 37, a dark pink seedling of Good Cheer, and Matchless. A red Laddie has originated here as have several other new sorts. In the bankruptcy) matter of William Langhout, Sidney C. Eastman, referee in bankruptcy, has given notice to creditors that a meeting will be held in his office, 907 Monadnock building, March 2, at 10 a. m., at which time a hearing Tvill be held on a petition for an ordjer to compromise a claim against the Delaware, Lackawana & Western railroad. Albert Lies is growing carnations and roses at his place at Niles Centre. He has done nicely since he has been in the greenhouse business and is one of the old reliable shippers to this mar- ket. Most of the ranges in Niles Cen- tre are devoted to carnations and he is one of the few that give much space to roses. Nic Dahm has a good cut of carna- tions, and a few sunshiny days will hurry along the stock which is in splendid condition. Judging from the appearance of the carnation plants here the proprietor should have no reason to complain of his investment the past six months. Emil Blameu.ser. of Niles Centre, has had much success growing Enchan- tress Supreme carnations in the past and will produce tTiem on a large scale again next season. Joy occupies considerable bench space at his range and is considered a good paying va- riety. Zech & Mann received word this week from S. N. Peck, Toledo, O., that he has sold his store to Mrs. Edith Navarre, who will conduct the business in the future under the name of the Na- varre Flower Shop. Mr. Peck will leave for Florida in the near future. The Commercial Flower Growers' Association held a meeting at the Hotel Randolph, Thursday afternoon. Febru- ary 19, when the principal topic of dis- cussion was publicity, particularly the assessment plan that goes into effect March 1. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is featuring orchids in quantity and some particu- larly fine stock in this line is obtaina- ble. Cattleyas comprise the greater part of the orchid shipments. Herbert Hansen reports business as good at Peter Reinberg's store and that the demand so far has cleaned up their supply notwithstanding the pres- ent market conditions. Hans Jepsen, of Maywood, has placed an order with the Foley Greenhouse Manufacturing Co. for two new pipe- frame houses 32^^x200 feet and also one propagating house. Wietor Bros, are having a strong out-of-town call for stock, especially roses and carnations and no complaint is heard in regard to the demand at this establishment. George Wittbold has booked an order for a store decoration for the Marshall Field Co. that will call for a large quantity of stock in this market. C. L. Washburn reports that Febru- ary 23 was a big day with Bassett & Washburn, the demand from out-of- town points being surprisingly heavy. Theodore Vogel, formerly with W. J. Smyth, and wife left, January 25, for Los Angeles, Calif., where they expect to make their home in the future. Herbert Bavunann, of Niles Center, will operate his carnation range until July 1 when the new parties who have purchased it will take charge. Nic Schmidt, formerly with Frank Schram, at Crystal Lake, has rented the Sigwalt place at Arlington Heights, taking possession last week. A. T. Pyfer & Co. report a good call for sweet peas, which they are handling in quanaity. This item has been one of their leaders all .season. Andrew Chronis reports business as very good at the Alpha Floral Co.'s store ^vlth the sales Saturday, February 21, exceptionally heavy. Fred Krauss, of the E. F. Winterson Co., is still seriously ill at home, but is expected to weather the gale and be back on the job soon. Peter Kellen has erected two Ickes- Braun houses at Niles Centre and is about ready to harvest a fine crop of lettuce and radishes. Mrs. L. M. Jones has recovered suffi- ciently from the influenza to again at- tend to her duties at the store of Percy Jones, Inc. The Weiland-Risch Co. is filling a large number of orders for pussy wil- lows this month. Their pink one is a winner. Dan Lundin, formerly with Bassett & Washburn as a rose grower, is now with the Weiss-Spandikow Co. at May- wood. At the Joseph Foerster Co.'s store fancy sweet peas are now attracting the attention of the buyers. The florists' club will meet at the Hotel Randolph^ next Thursday even- ing. March 4, at 8 o'clock. Long Distance Phones Central 3283 Central 3284 Our Offerings Include: ROSES. COLUMBIA RUSSELL White Killamey Pink Killamey Milady Sunburst Killamey Brilliant Ward Ophelia Premier MINIATURE ROSES CecOe Brunner CARNATIONS MISCELLANEOUS Valley Cattleyas Jonquils Paper Whites VioleU Sweet Peas Mignonette Darwin Tulips Tulips Freesia Calendulzis White and Yellow Daisies GREENS. Plumosus Sprengeri Galax, bronze. Galax, green Fems Adiantum Smilax Boxwood 1920. The American Florist. 313 Tin Increased Supply Has Reduced Prices BEST QUALITY TO BE HAD IN Roses and Carnations Columbia, Russell, Premier, Milady, Ophelia, Ward, Welland, Brilliant, Double White and Pink KiUarney, Sunburst, Hearst, Nesbit and Brunner. NONE BETTER ON THE CHICAGO MARICET --Good quality All colors^^ IN GOOD SUPPLY DARWIN TULIPS --TULIPS -JONQUILS Choice stock of Valley, Sweet Peas, Daisies, Yellow Narcissus, Freesias, Rainbow Freesias, Calendulas, Violets, Stevia, Mignonette, Hyacinths, Fansies, Callas, Paper Whites, Cyclamen Blooms and all other Seasonable Stock. Don't Forget Us on GREENS, as We Have Mexican Ivy, Sprengeri, Ferns, Adiantum, Etc. If you want good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best located Wholesale Cut Flower House. You can increase your profits and business by sending all orders direct to J. A. Budlong Co. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., L°i2\'t.. CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty IW^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. We are in daily touch witli market conditiona, and wiien a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving sucll benefits. WB ARE CLOSED ALL DAY SUNDAY. Mention the A))ierieo7i Florist mlten writinc Chas. H. Pisk and wife are on their first lap of their journey to the Orient and proliably have reached San Fran- cisco, Calif., by this time. Mr. Fisk, who lias been in the retail business here for over 20 years, is making the trip for the A. L.. Randall Co. in the ca- pacity of buyer and will sectire Jap- anese lily bulbs and other imported goods. The Randall Co. is confident that in selecting a man of Mr. Fisk's ability and experience that the class of merchandise he will select will be best suited Xo^ the needs of its customers. Mr. Fisk's many friends in the trade here wish him a pleasant voyage and a fafe return. Mrs. Woodcock and her son, W. P. Woodcock, ' of the Spencer Greenhouse Co., Spencer, la., were in the city this week looking up greenhouse building and heating materials. Mr. Woodcock has just graduated from the Cornell University department of horticulture at Ithaca, N. Y., and is planning to add another house, 40x150 feet, to the firm's present range. At Tenner's the receipts of sweet peas seem to have increased with the shipments of other stock, consequently there does not appear to be any short- age on this item. W. H. Robertson, formerly with t'ne McCray Refrigerator Co.. is now assist- ing William Abrahamson in the florists' fixture department of the A. L. Ran- dall Co. Vaughan's seed store reports all hands busy now shipping spring bulbs. Visitors : Robert Greenlaw, repre- senting the S. S. Pennock Co., Phila- delphia, Pa.; Logan E. Urice, of Urice Bros., Vinton, la.; Bernard Katzwinkle, of the Restland Floral Co., Mendota; M. Kirby, of Kirby's Flower Shop, Little Rock, Ark. Lake Forest. III. — There was a large attendance and a good time at the North Shore Horticultural Society smoker, February 24. Lake Genb:va, Wis. — "William Long- ■ land has been elected a member of the board of directors of the Wisconsin State Horticultural Society. 314 The American Florist. Feb. 28, 1 1 WINTERSON CO. 166 N. Wabash Ave. L. D. Phone, Central 6004 Established 1892 Chicago Dally Shipments of the finest stock In Roses, Carnations and Violets. Headcfuarters for Wild Smllax, Fancy Ferns, Adlantum and all Green Goods. Don't forget, our Supply Department is complete— Ribbons, Chiffons, Boxes, Crepe Paper and Wire Designs. FRNE A COMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 E. Randolph Street, L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Cincinnati, 0. BEmEE SUPPLY avaiiabij:. No change of any moment has taken place in market conditions since our last letter. However, the commission men aro having a little more peace of mind, since stock has improved some- what in quantity, and they are better able to take care of the big demand. Columbia roses are showing improve- ment in quality, and with Premier, bring top market prices. Carnations are of good quality, and the past week has not shown any difference in prices, although receipts are about equal to demand. The same can be said about sweet peas. They are fine. Daffodils are good, though somewhat short stemmed, and find a ready market. Sin- gle tulips are arriving in good supply, and with the double, meet a brisk de- mand. Paper Whites are not in very great favor since other bulbous stock is on the market, and as they are run- ning short, the supply is about equal to the call. Freesia is also in good demand, the white variety being about the only one grown locally. The rain- bow shades are being shipped into this market. The retailers are kept busy principally with funeral work, and now that Lent is here, business no doubt would be dull, and prices down, were it not for the ravao-es of sickness, which is general throughout the coun- try. Sunday, February 22, was set aside by the American Legion as a day of respect to the boys that lost their lives in war service, and though a great deal of propaganda was brought into play. Governor Cox asking every one to wear a flower, little if any business resulted to the florist. Our government is certainly poorly advised in this respect^ Better results would hav6 been obtained were the florists consulted. Wearing a flower is not a proper way to express our sympathy. No one wears them at funerals, and likewise on Mother's day, we do want to tell the world that our mother is living or dead. Florists will get more business by pushing the, sale of flow- ers in general. Anyone who buys flow- ers, knows that carnations would cost 25 cents a piece, and if a big demand were created, the price would go to iiO cents. Too much reverence cannot be shown our illustrious dead, but do not let us proclaim our respect from the house tops or with a band. Let us grieve in silence. CORRECTION. In a recent issue, your correspondent quoted Gus Adrian. Jr., as saying that the day for overtime for greenhouse helpers was soon here. This was the opinion of your correspondent, and un- due haste to make the mails, caused this slip up. W^e take full credit for the statement, and are glad to say, we are for every one, large or small, em- ployer or employe, and would consider ourselves unfit for this work, if our opinions were biased. Cards, Tags, Labels, Stickers, Blotteis, Announcements. Write for samples. THE JOHN HENRY CO. Florists' Cards and Printing, LANSING, MICH. NOTES. L. H. Kyrk continues to be the market leader in baby primroses. His Ward roses are of good color. Forget- me-nots and wallflowers are also seen here. H. W. Sheppard's force has been more or less handicapped by sickness. At present, every one is either well, or on the road to recovery. Some extra fine heather has been received at C. E. Critchell's. Mr. Critchell is on the sick list. Peter Herb is cutting some good cal- las. Baby primroses are also very good here. K. Columbus, 0. DEMAND INCLINED TO LAO. Business during the week following St. Valentine's day was rather quiet, but that is to be expected, and all of the florists discount it. But there was a good run of sales in various lines, and prospects are good for a brisk trade in the near future. Funeral work is not as active as formerly, as the epidemic appears to have spent its force. Flowers for sickness are also not in as good demand. But to counter- act that falling off, there is much more activity shown in party and reception work. Weddings of prominence are also scheduled for the first part of March, and it is believed that branch of the business will show increased activity. Florists in the down-town section report quite a good demand for loose flowers, and many sell out their supply in short order. The scarcity of stock, which characterized the busi- ness during the former week, is past and supplies are more plentiful. This is true in all lines. Roses are coming in better and are of good quality. Tliey are mostly Premier, Sunburst, Killar- ney. Russell and Ward. They sell from ^.5 to $10 per dozen. Sweet peas are also coming in well. There is a rather plentiful supply of carnations which retail in the neighborhood of $3 per dozen. Violets are also of fine quality and are in good supply. NOTE. The Acme Floral Co. has been in- corporated by E. E. Stoughton with a capital of $10,000. J. W. L. Sprinofiexd, O. — The range of Thom- as McBeth. East High street and Burnet road, was destroyed by fire, February 14. yAl.\tR&RtlWS\\.KA\i\Hi ';;B;EST]!|N;TH^';vyORl.D^; J6'ri'^JI■C.^J1tYERfHi?EA0')C0 Wlllllllli ■ Meyer ^^ Green Silkaline and the Green Smilax Thread oomes put up on 2 oz. spools of actual thread, not weighed in wood spools or boxes. Send us your orders direct and you will get the longest and strong- est thread in the world. ororder from the near- est jobber in your territory. Be sure and get the Meyer Brand and do'not take any other. JOHH C. MEYER FLORIST THREAD WORIS LOWELL, MASS. Dept. XT. Mention the American Florist when writing Sell More Potted Plants You can easily double your plant trade by showing your customers how easy It is to grow potted plants with a Little Wonder Plant Irrigator Tliey keop your plants watered just right. Wholesale price. $20.00 per 100. If your Euoply house does not carry thom send us their name wlta >our order. S:iinplo by niitih oZr The Wonder Plant Irrigator Go. 2918 N. Clark St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when tcritinir GOLDFISH 1,500,000 (Fancy and Plain )« Ready for market at rock- bottom prices. Ship anywhere in U. S. or Canada. Write for our illustrated catAut^ue. Oriental Goldfish & Supply Co. 3757 to 3761 Cottage Grove Ave., Cbicago, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing 1920. The American Florist. 315 John Kruchten Co. 30 East Randolph Street, ( Not Incorporated ) WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. E.C.AMLINGCO.i The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOIiESAIiB CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash An., CHICAGO L. D. Phones CEXTRAL 1»77 and 1»78 Mention the American Florist when toriting MILLER &MIISSEB Wholesale Florists 2 1 1 North State Street CHICAGO Mention the American Florist token writing A. L. Randall Co., ^MM|^ Wabash Ave., and Lake St. 0HME3 wSBmBS CHICAGO, ILL. t9DE@ Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing VikiiAND-RiscnCbt FI0WER GROWERS SS:"^ 154 N.WABASH AVE. ftT.V^".*. Mention the American Florist when writing George Reinberg WHOLESALE FLORIST Extra fancy Ophelia, Snnbnrat, Co- lombia, Rnssell, Milady, ^^^lite KlUar- ney and Klllarney Brilliant Roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N. Wabash Av., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Wire Hanging Basicets Frlce List, 1 9 1 9. Plain Wire Bmtini Baskets. 10-liioh 11.75 H.inch S3.00 ISinch 2.25 16-inch 4.S0 SHEET MOSS In bags, per bag, $2.00 Oar Stieet Moss is the best valne for the money in the market. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, ^'ilTWrM.'*' Mention the American Florist when writing VltoMe Hover MM'Kel.s ChlcaKO. CURRENT PRICE LIST. Dozen Roses, Beauty $3.00@$12.00 Per 100 Mrs. Chaa. Russell. .10.00 @ 60.00 Columbia 10.00® 40.00 Premier 10.000 40.00 Hoosler Beauty ... 8.00 @ 40.00 Klllarney Brilliant. &.00@ 35.00 Klllarney 8.00® 26.00 White Klllarney ... 8.00@ 26.00 Richmond 8.00 W 36.00 My Maryland 8.00@ 36.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer. 8.00@ 36.00 Milady 8.00@ 36.00 Sunburst 8.00 @ 36.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 8.00@ 26.00 Ophelia 8.00 @ 36.00 Dble. W. Klllarney.. 8.00 @ 26.00 Champ Welland ... 8.00@ 26.00 Stanley 8.00@ 36.00 Bavard Thayer 10.00® 60.00 Cecile Brunner .... 4.00® 6.00 George Elgar 4.00® 6.00 Baby Doll 4.00® 6.00 Nesbit 4.00® 6.00 " Our selection .... 8.00 @ 10.00 Carnations 6.00® 12.00 Cattleyas per doz 6.00® 12.00 Cyprlpedlum per doz 4.00® 6.00 Mignonette 6.00® 12.00 Snapdragons per doz 1.00 Freesla 6.00® 10.00 Tulips 8.00® 12.00 Daisies 2.00® 4.00 Valley 8.00® 12.00 Calendulas 4.00® 10.00 Gardenias per doz 6.00® 9.00 Lilies per doz 3.00 Jonquils 8.00® 12.00 Paper Whites 6.00@ 12.00 Callaa 26.00® 60.00 Sweet Peas per 100 t.000 5.00 Violets 1.00® 2.00 Ferns per 1,000 4.00 Galax per 1,000 1.60® 2.00 Leucothoe 1.00® 1.25 Mexican Ivy 75 ® 1.00 Plumosus Strings ...each .60® .75 Sprengerl, Plumosus, Sprays 8.90 Boxwood, 35c per lb., per case 9.00 ^^^^^^^^^^^^'A^.^-^^WV^ys ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 t^. AGO |; Mention the American Florist when writing THE CHRYSANTHEMUM By Elmer D. Smith FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Order. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago SPECIAL I Assortment of 50 (OO C A I Tumbler Baskets ^^£ttDv I RAEDLEIN BASKET CO. I 713 Milnankee Ave. CHICAGO, ILL,. i^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiKiuiinuiimiiiiiuuuiuiuiiiiiiiiiuimiiiiiiiiiiiiiinuiiinii REFRIGERATORS COSIPLETB FIXTURES CENTRAL REFRIGERATOR A EQUIPMENT CO. Estimates Submitted. ISS No. Clark StrMt. CHICAGO 316 The American Florist. Feb. 28, GARDENIAS Until the end of the season we will be very strong on GOOD GARDENIAS. The flower that we handle is the best, equally as good as any offered elsewhere. I We represent the largest Gardenia growers in this section. For that reason we are in a position to take care of your requirements and fill your orders to your satisfaction at the lowest market price. Place a regular order with us for your weekly requirements. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. -^BATIFYTNO INCRB^SE IN SUPPLY. At last a change has come. For the better shall it be, or, — well anyhow there are more flowers; roughly, about 20 per cent increase with an automatic decrease of about the same amount in price. There was a very good demand all th'e week, which, notwithstanding jthe larger consignments of the growers I in the last two days, cleaned up every- thing in sight at but a slight concession in price, except in violets, daffodils and calendulas, which toward the last had to be Joblsed off. American Beauties at $1.25 to $1.50 are seen to be scarce. All other varieties of roses are more plentiful, the shorter grades, and, in fact, all lengths, dropping about 20 per cent'ih price. The quality is very good. Cathatlons are a trifle more plentiful, and competition among the commission men, to have nothing to carry over Sun- day, shaded prices a bit. One lot of 500 was reported as selling for $30.00, but $12 to $15 was the market for the best stock with a few specials at $18. ,L-addie held, well to last week's prices. There were increased ship- ments of sweet 'pefts. All cleaned up. however, at from $1.00 for the shorts up- to $3.00, a-nd a ffew specials at $4.00. Daffodils are coming a little too fast and wer^ ,spl.:*....)... 3;00@ 6.00 JOIMJUlls .-,....•..,...,..,....: 8.00® 10.00' 318 The American Florist. Feb. 38, Kcw York. LENT BRINGS PRICE DROP. It is now certain tliat extraordinary high prices are at an end for this sea- son. It is true that the beginning of Lent always causes some falling off in the trade, but this year it is but an incident. Some of the most level headed men in tbe_ trade — and they are not confined to the retail branch — agree that prices have been too high this winter for the good of the business. So much has of late been said and written about profiteering in food, clothing, rent, etc., that a large portion of the public got the idea that the florists were also profiteers. Consequently, they stopped buying flowers or bought them only in negligible quanties. Again, the winter is now well advanced, the sun now does a good day's work and crops of roses and carnations that have been "off," are now coming forward. Consequently, there is a great increase in the supply over that of a few weeks ago, and the let up in buying from the previously mentioned causes, has caused a heavy drop in prices. We do not mean to be tmderstood that there is ah exceptionally heavy supply of stock on the market. There is not. But it is too heavy for the demand. Orchids and lily of the valley, about the only stocks that were plentiful during the scarcity, are now liferalfy going a-beg- ging, the former at $25 to $50 per 100, the latter at from $3 to $6 per 100. Roses will usually hold on. if anything does, but reference to our market quota- tions will show that there has been a heavy decline. Good carnations are selling for less than half of what in- ferior stock brought a month ago. Sweet peas are in almost the same con- dition. There is always a demand for sweet peas, but as the sun returns, there is a great increase in the supply, and a big drop in prices was inevitable. And thus it goes, all along the line. The minor stocks, such as mignonette, wall flowers and calendulas, are now looked on viath but little favor. Some good double stocks are beginning to come in, and are more popular than the above mentioned. Good tulips are probably as much or more in demand than any stock on the market, except- ing roses. Yellow and white narcissi and violets come near being drugs. All this may seem like a dark picture, bui there is no cause for alarm. There has been a long period of high prices, and it was inevitable that a reaction would come. Easter is not far off. and there will undoubtedly be good busine.ss, but indications point to the best of it going to th^ plant trade. February 23. — The market is quiet, with declining prices. Such stocks as mignonette; calendulas, wallflowers and cut primulas can scarcely he moved. N€>TES. Misa Meta Ammann. daughter of Charles Ammann, of Yonkers. died in St. John's hospital, Yonkers, February 18, age 36 years. She was born in this city, where for many years her father conducted a florist business. For some years past, he has conducted a nursery on the Tuckahoe road, Yonkers, but recently sold it. Only a few hours after the death of Miss Ammann, her broth- er-in-law, Thomas Buchanan, passed away, after a long illness. His home was at 407 Warburton avenue, Yon- kers. He was a retired manufacturer of oil cloth. Christ. Karadontes, a member of the firm of Claremont Florists. 3185 Broad- way, died, February 11, of pneumonia, at his home in Marsemere, N. J., age 33 years. The firm has greenhouses there, and he was in charge of them. He is survived by his parents, residing in Greece, and three brothers in this coun- try. R. Franke and wife, of Carlstadt. N. J., have the sympathy of the trade on account of the death of their daughter, SWEET PEAS, ROSES, Carnations, Violets. lACf^nh ^ Ftf^nrir^h 5 1 west 28th street, new york 4fU9C|lll a» 1 CUnV^II) Telephones: 420-421 -422 WatUns. FUTTERNAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102 West 28th St., New York. Telephones: Watkins 1S9 and 9761. 'The Right People to Deal With. Consignments Solicited Olga. 21 years old, who succumbed to an attack of throat trouble, February 0. Mr. Franke is salesman in this city for the Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. On February 16, H. E. Froment, pres- ident of the Wholesale Florists, In- corporated, signed a 10-year lease with the owners of the Siegel-Cooper build- ing. Sixth avenue and 18th street. The florists will occupy the first floor. The roof of a large greenhouse con- ducted by Edward Wang in Flushing, collapsed after the recent storm, des- troying a large number of carnation plants. President Henshaw, of the florists club, who was obliged to take care of himself during the recent bad weather, is all right again, and back at the store. At the offices of Hitchings &. Co., greenhouse builders, it was recently stated that barring the high prices on material, the outlook for the season is good. Traendly &. Schenck are now han- dling a fine quality of lily of the valley and orchids from the range of the Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Fine cut stock of acacia is now be- ing received at the store of Geo. C. Siebrecht, 109 West 28th street. Thomas Jackson, of the Cut Flower Exchange, is handling good cinerarias and various other plants. Frank Sheehan, well known in the wholesale district, is now with the Henshaw Floral Co. A good quality of sweet peas has been noticed at tha store of Johri Young & Co. Percy B. Rigby, of the S. S. Pennock Co., is visiting his parents in Johnson. Florida. The United Cut Flower Co. is receiv- ing a good supply of Easter lilies. George C. Siebrecht's is now head- quarters for cut acacia. G. J. Polykranas is receiving good stock of buddleia. A. F. F. Nassau County Horticultural Society. A special meeting of the Nassa\i County Horticultural Society was held in Pembroke hall, Glen Cove, N. Y., February 18. President Thos. Twigg occupied the 'hair. James Hitchinson. Herbert Woodger, Stanley Balance, Alfred Woodger, Da- vid Dean. William Young, Robert M. Burnett. Edward Manda, John D. Wil- son and William Alexander were elect- ed to active membership and one peti- tion for active membership was re- ceived. President Twigg was empowered to appoint a committee to secure judges tor all shows and exhibitions to be held by the society in the coming year. George Piatt, an active member, died with pneumonia last week and the sec- retary was instructed to write a letter of sympathy to Mrs. Piatt and family. ^^^ C. Lecakes & Co. Enrgreens and Florists' Supplies Ferns, Galax, Laurel, Leucothoe Sprays, and Moss, Our Specialties. 1 16 W. 28th St., New York Telephone Watkins 2315 No connection with any other concern. Prompt and direful attention to Mail, Tele- graph and Telephone Orders. Trayeling Wholesale Florist INC, 133 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. Telephones 9760 Chelsea SPECIALTIES -Cut Orchids, Asparagus Plu- mosus Sprays and Mistletoe and Berries. Our Orchids ;Lre grown by CiiriUo A Co., of Mama roneck, N. Y. \^ WHOLESALE ' \ Florist: cJ-^t ffsJreS '-"St. A/ctfrc- Joseph A. Millang AVHOLES.^LE FLORIST 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone! S046 ^VBtklns The exhibits for the next monthly meeting, to be held March 10, will be pot or pan of tulips. 12 mixed roses, 12 spikes of antirrhinum. Arthur Cook. Cor. Sec'y. 1920. The American Florist. 319 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET ..e..^S'ra°8"'j;;.ud„.. NEW YORK CITY GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIQNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephons No. 2264 Wfttkln* William Mackie WHOLESALE FLORIST 106 W. 28th St., New York Telrphonr: T.tO ^Vatklns Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST "JS^'iSSJw'k'liin, 133 W. 28th St., Niw York All the NEW ROSES. CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. DORACE E. FROMENT WHOIiESAIiB COMMISSION All the New and Standard Varieties of Roses, Violets. Carnations, Valley, Lilies. Etc. 34 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephonefli W'atklns 300 and 301 }ienX\on the ArtieHcan Florist when writing ^uiuiiuunnnniiuiuiiiiiniiiniuiiniiiiiiiiiiinininiitiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiniitiiiiiiiiiiiiu: JOHN YOUNG & CO. I Wholesale Commission Florists | 53 W, 28th St. NEW YORK I c Telephone Watkins 43S6 | c RdHtiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiitiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiitiiiiitiKiiiiiiiinniiititiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiir Mention the American Florist when writing WILLIAM P. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Watkins Mention the American Florist when loriting Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK , Tel. 008 and GOO Watkins CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Ifentton the American Florist when writing Telephone: Chelsea 0925 !• Goldstein WHOLESALE FLORIST 1 16 W. 28th St., New York Prompt and careful attention to your Interests. Consignments Solicited. J.K.ALLEN Wholeaale Commliulon Dealer 1b CUT FLOWERS 133 West 28tb St., NEW YORK Kstablished 1887 AUconsignnients receive our special attention. New York, Feb. 25. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, Specials. . .75.00® JOO. 00 " extra and fancy 60.00® 60.00 Hoosier Beauty 8.00® 26.00 Franci.s Scott Key... 12. 00® 60.00 Columbia 10.00® 26.00 " Prima Donna 8.00® 16.00 Dble Wht. Killarney 8.00® 28.00 Wliite Killarney ... 8.00® 15.00 Aaron Ward 10.00® 20.00 Ophelia 8.00® 20.00 Sunburst 10.00® 20.00 J. L. Mock 12.00® 25.00 Mrs. Chas, Russell. .16.00® 35.00 Premier 20.00® 36.00 Cattleya orchids, special... 60.00 Carnations 4.00 (g) 8.00 Adiantum Croweanum and Hybridum 1.00@ l.BO Asp. Flumosus, doz. bcbs.. 3.00@ 4.00 Smilax, doz. strings 1.60® 2.00 Lilies, white 30.00® 36.00 Gardenias, per doz 3.00a) 6.00 Callas, per doz 2.00® 4.00 Paper White Narcissus, doz .60@ .75 Lilies, Rubrums 10.00® 12.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 3.00 Lily of the Valley 3.00® 8.00 Violets 36® .76 Calendulas, per doz 15.00® 30.00 Yellow Narcissus, per doz... .50® .75 Snapdragons, per doz 2.50® 3.00 Cypripediums 20.00® 60.00 Mignonette, per doz 50® 1.00 Iris, per doz 6.00 Lilac, per bunch 1.00 ® 2.00 Freesia 1.60® 3.00 Tulips, per doz 60® .75 Flamingo 1.50 Acacia, per bunch 1.60® 3.60 Buddleia, per bunch 1.00 Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale riorists and Cot newer Exchange 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 798 and 799 W^atkins Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading growers. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Telephones: 3310-11-12 \Vatkina Henshaw Floral Co. (Incorporated) AVholesale Conuuission Florists 127 W. 28th St., NEW YORK J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Telephones {gj*] Watkins !>• '• P'PP**. P»«- United Cut Flower Co., >» WHOLESALERS 11 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the Atnerican Florist when writing PHONB (233S) (2336$ WATKIJTS WM. KESSLER WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Floi^t when writing Telephone: Watkins 9254 EDWARD BRENNER Wholesale Florist 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Everything In Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited. N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th Av. and W. 26th. N. Y. Desirable wall space to rent for adverti.s.ii^. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing Everything in Cut Flowers New York Phones 5413 & 8891 Watkins 115 West 28th Street, The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Hi^est Standard of Quality. Lmrgest stock In America. Send for iUaft- trated catalog of Gnm uA FUrats' Sapfiit, 1 19 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Telephones: 3870-3871 Watkins m LARGEST UCEITER OF CUT FLOWERS H THE On. A complete assortment of the best in the mo.rket can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing B20 The America n Fl orist. Feb. 28, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. BINYARD, NEW YORK, 413 Madison Ave. Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. L Summer Season. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ais'p _ Mention the American Florist when writino DAYTON, OHIO 16 and IS W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established In 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Members of Florists' TeleBraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing HARTFORD, CONN. George G.McClunie 165 MAIN STREET Ridbt inthe Hospital District-Hartford, charter Oak, Williams, Insane, St. Friinols and Memo rial Hospitals within two blocks of Flower Shop. Member of Florists' Telegraph Deliveiy, Mention the American Florist when writino New York. J. G. Papadem Co. (FORMERLY DRAKOS CO.) 2953 Broadway. Members of Florists' TeleKraph Deliverr. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. A. B. CAZAN FLOWERS OF QUALITY 2751 Broadway Member of Florists' TeleEraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. The Aphrodite Co. THE ARTISTIC FtOIUSTS. Kloral Deconitions for AH Occasions. 2703 Broadway, Phone Academy 2479 Mention the American Florist %ohen writing THE NAME PROTECTS YOU Steamers are Again Sailing on Schedule Deliveries made on board BOSTON 1 PARK STREET 799 BOYLSTON STREET NEW YORK 661 FIFTH AVENUE Mention the American Florist when writina BRANCEIS: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTTMILLER 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writino ROANOKE, VA. PALLON, Florist Mention the American Florist when writino Seattle-Rosala Bros. Finest floral studio in Norttiwest. Member F.T.D. Mention the American Florist when writino NEWARI, E J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telesraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writino Wholesale and Retail Florist Ctl.rREY 1133 St.. LINCOLN, NEB. Will fill orders for the West on short notice. Tradt; discounts. First-class stock. Mention the American Florist when writino Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNA ft RONS will Ml Toni •»- ders for Designs and Cot Flowers In MIcblgma. mention the American Florist when writing TO HARRY PAPWORTH, "Die Metsirn Riii Wire, I'lioue or .Mail Orders. > .'■Wi^ft.Vv^-f I L_ ! 1 .75' A. LANGE 77-79 £. Madison St., CHICAGO Member of F. T. D. Mention the American Florist when \Briting inniuuiuiuiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiifiitiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirmuiiiiiliiiMUinilliiuiillliniiiiiiuiriiiniiiMininiuiiiiiiuiiiiilliuiuiluiniiiiiiiniiMiriiiiniiliniiiMniiiiiiiiniiiiiiiniiiiiini^ Leading Florist | 34 1 Madison Ave. | Guaranteed Satisfaction I Nearly 50 Years. | I Let Us Fill Your Steamer Orders. Regular European Sailings Now Established. | ' Mention the American Florist icJien writing New York Member of Florists' Tele^aph Delivery. DARDS Chicago. EHtfibllsbed 1857 ^^^ 745 Buckingham Place li. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retaU orders We have the Best Faculties in the City llembtrt of Floriiti' Telssrapb DelUerj. iiention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGKST FLOWBR STORK. Mention the American Florist when writing CUDE BROS.CA FLORIST* ilur STNVX MAAHiNOTOKOa WASHINGTON D. C. Gudes^ Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing SHERIDAN, WYO. SHERIDAN GREENHOUSE CO. Plants and Flowers M. ^ .-^■'j,-,^ Next V/eek_. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED February 26. Holland-America Line (Rotter- Tseldyk, dam). KdKemont. I. M. M. Lines (London). FROM BOSTON, Caledonian, I. M. M. Lines (Manchester). Siberian Prince, Furness-Prince Line (Havre). February 27. Brittania. Fabre Line (Marseilles). FROM PROVIDENCE. Brittania, Fabre Line (Marseilles). February 28. NEW ORLEANS, Zyldyk. Holland-America Line (Rotterdam). La Savoie. French Line (Havre). FROM BOSTON, A steamer. I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). Philadelphia. I. M. M. Lines (Southampton). Invincible. I. M. M. Lines (London). FROM BALTIMORE. Maryland, I. M. M, Line? (London). West Orove, I. M. M. Line.** (Manchester). FROM PHILADELPHIA. West Gambo, I. M. M. Lines (Antwerp). FROM BALTIMORE, West Harcuvar (Antwerp). Galahad. I. M. M. Lines (Glasgow). Vasconia. Cunard- Anchor Line (Danzig). FROM PHILADELPHIA. Doonholm. Cun- ard-Anchor Line ( Avonmouth). Thordis. Norwegian-America Line (Nor- way). February 29. Calabria, I. M. M. Lines (Naples). FROM PHILADELPHIA, Chipana, L M. M. Lines (London). Mention the Americaii Florist token meriting Cleveland, O. The Smith & Fetters Co., liEADING FLORISTS ""^^^e^lSS^r"-- CLEVELAND Mention the American Florist when writing New York. Established 184» David Clarke's Sons 2130-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones I6S2-1553 Columbas. Mention the American Florist when writing New Orleans, La. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist Sonth 121 BARONNE STREET Member of Florists' Teleiraph Sellvsrr.. , - Mention the American Florist whvnwriting 322 The American Florist. Feb. 28, St. Paul, Minn. Holm S Olson 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We fill orders for any place In the Twin Citle» ftnd for all points in tbe Northwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the largeBt stock; tho greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. W« are alive night and day. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Members of Florists' Telegraph VeliTeiy^ Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, N. J. Begerow^s 046 BROAD STREET Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks In Hoboken, N. J., and New York. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. Lareefit Floral Establishment In America, Established 1874. Incorporated lt09. Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY T7 7Tf=» IE? i EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Send Teleeraph, Telephone or .Mall Orders for florist service In this vicliUty to The Dominion Floral Go. 484 St. Oathoines St., WMt Montreal, Que., Canada Every order receives prompt and careful attention. Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone Lenox 3822 New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /venue In the Heat' of most eiclmlve residential section. Mention the American Florist when writing WllkCS-lJarrC Penn»yl»»nU Towm uTm.,:!,. A. W.B.EVANS Astoria Florist NEW YORK CITY 2188 Broadway, Tei. mm seh.yie,. Hembers of Florists' Ikletrash Dellvwr We are In center of residential ■ on, between 77th and 78th strMti. City Index to Betail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. T. — Eyres, 106 State St Albany, N. Y. — Danker's. Boston, Mass. — ThoB. 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 Chicago — Alpha Floral Co., 146 S. Wabash. Chicago — Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St Chicago — Friedman, 622 S. Michigan Blvd. Chicago— C. Frauenfelder, W. Madison St Chicago — Flelschman, Railway Exchg. Bldg. Chicago — A. Lange, 77-79 E. Madison St. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, W. Madison Chicago — G. Wlttbold Co., Buckingham PI. Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co. Cincinnati O. — H. W. Sheppard. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son, Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Fl. Co. Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews, The Florist. Dayton, O. — J. W. Rodgers. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — Central Floral Co.. Broadway Detroit, Mich. — John Breltmeyer'a Sons. Duluth, Minn. — Duluth Floral Co. El Paso, Tex. — Potter Floral Co, Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Fl. Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith Harrlsburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt Hartford, Conn. — Geo Q. McClunle. Kansas City, Mo. — W. J. Barnes. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L,. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse. Wis. — John A. Salzer Seed Co. Lincoln, Neb. — C. H. Frey. Lincoln. Neb. — Frey & Frey. Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saake. Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewlld Greenhouses. Milwaukee, Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. Montreal. Que,, Can. — The Dominion FL Co. NaahvlUe, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Bergerow's. Newark, N. J. — The Rosery Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson. New Orleans, La. — Metalrle Ridge Nur. Co. New Orleans, La. — Chas. Eble. New Orleans, La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New York — The Aphrodite Co. New York — Astoria Florist, 2188 Broadway. New York — A. T. Bunyard. Madison Ave. New York — H. H. Burns, 609 Madison Ave. New York — N. Chrlstatos, 1028 Sixth Ave. New York — Dard's 44 th and Madison Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — John D. Flessas, Columbus Ave. New York — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Hesslon. New York — Kottmlller. New York — Malandre Bros. New York — J. G. Papadem Co. New York — A. B. Cazan, New York — Max Schllng. New York — Thos. F. Oalvln, Inc New York — O. E. M. Stumpp. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Famnm St, Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson, Pasgalc. N. J. — Edward Sceery, Paterson, N. J. — Edward Sceery, Philadelphia. Pa. — Charles H. Orakelow. Philadelphia, Pa. — J. J. Harbermehl's Sons. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co. Pittsburgh. Pa. — Mrs. E, A. Williams. Rockford. 111. — H. W. Buckbee. Roanoke, Va. — Fallon, Florist Rochester. N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons. Salt Lake City. Utah — Miller Floral Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocohl. Seattle. Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Seattle, Wash. — Rosala Bros. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. Sheridan, Wyo. — Sheridan Greenhouse Co St. Louis, Mo, — F. H. Weber. St Louis Mo. — Orlmm & Gorly. St Paul Minn. — Holm & Olson. Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists Terre Haute, Ind.— J. Q. Helnl & Sons. Toledo. O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto— Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St Washington. D. C. — Blacklstone. Inc. Washington. D. C. — Geo. H. Cooke. Washington, D. C. — Louise Flower Shop. Detroit, Mich. JohnBreitmeyer'sSons Coner Broadway and Gratiot Aviiiis. Artistic Designs. High firade Cat Blooms We cover all Michigan points and goo4 sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canadm Members of Florists' Tblsmph DallTtfT. Mention the American Florist when writing Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Farnuin St. ,5o?"a??Rii.2 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Toronto, Can. buniop's Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrlvaL FlowjK DJliTtrei Aiywiieri. Piioiii, 1952 Beilori HUGO H. JAHN FLORIST 710 Nostrand Avenae Cor. Proapect Place, BROOKLYN, If. I. Brooklyn Representative of National Floral Corporation. Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. ti. Crakelow Broad St., at Camberland Member cf Florists' Telegraph Delivery, New York G.E.M. STUMPP 761 rXFTH AVINXn: Member of Florists' Tblegraph Delivery, LEWIS HENDERSON, Florid 1519 Farnam St,, Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Teleitraph Delivery, ■Washington, D. C, — Gude Bros. Washington, D. C. — Geo C. Shaffer. Wllkes-Barre, Pa. — A. W. B. Evans. Worcester, Mass. — Llttlefleld, Florist Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Show, Yonkers, N. Y. — New York Floral Co, 1920. The American Florist. 323 Best Flowers Best Service Chicago's Leading Florist Railway Exchange Bldg. Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BKOOKLTirs LAHOEST FLORIST NINE STORES. Main Store— 334 Lewis Ave. Telegraph ordpre delivered to all parts of New York City, Brooklyn and Long Island. Member of Florists' Telein'ach rellvery. 1% ^iiiflMiiiiuiiiiiniiiniiiHiiniiiniiniiniininiiiiniDiniiininiiii - Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY & CO. ISO East Fourth Street THE BEST THAT GROWS, a EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. S ^uniniDDiiDiniaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiumiiaiiiiiiii^ Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester ph. 606. Long Dlst. Bell ph. 2189 Member of Florists' Tele^aDh Delivery. Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Freeman 1 (Successor to Geo. A. Helnl.) 336 Saperior St., T<»ledo, O. Both Phones. 527. Special attention to mail and telegraph orders. Member of Florists' Teleffraph DeUverr. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goidenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade discount. 220 WEST THIRD STREET BuflFalo, N. Y. = S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Andet^oa gervice meani fresh, Bturdy stock and promptdeliveries in Botfalo^Lockport Niagara Falls and Western Nen York Memberi of Florists' Telegraph Delivory. Kansas City, Mo. Kansas and Western Missouri. Up-to-date Service. F. T. D. Est. 1890. tn-nniEBz Mention the American Florist when writing J. W. RODGERS KIks> Boildlne. nov+nn O 4 South Jefferson Street, ^'dj lUIl, V/. Telegraph orders for Dayton will receive our Immediate and careful attention. No order for less than $3.00 accepted for delivery. All orders for lesi than this amonnt will be absolutely refused. rUtr ACn ^^"'^ ''°"'' t^leg^aph orders to us for Un IL^ALlU delivery in Chicago and vicinity. 146 S. WABASH AVE. Member of F. T. D. Mention the American Florist when writino EDWARD Passaic, N. J. F. T. SCEERY D. Paterson, N. J. Send your Orders for Chicago -j Sub- bslo All orders carefully filled jKonSt. under the supervision of GEORGE ASyUS.'Mgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member of Florists' Te'.eirraph Delivery. New York BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. cor. 72d St. Phone Colambmi 5468. Branch! S40 ^Vestcheater ATe» Bronx. Phone: Intervale 4990. Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop ConnecHcnt Ave at N. St.. N. W. Miss Lonlse W, Dangrherty. ProprletreBa Phone»-.FrankIin 3570. 3841. 3842. Member of Florists' Tele^aph Celivery. Albany, N. V. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET E. W. PEARSON 38 State St., Newburyport, Mass, Covers All New England Points Tacoma, Wash. California riorists will take care of all telegraphic orders. Hession Madison Ave. and 76 St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PREMISES Plant Specialists "-"ll|g[ LCBOl Member of Florists' Telegraph DellTWT. Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefnlly Elxeeate« Pikes Peak Floral Co, Wholesale and Retail Member of Florists* TeleeraDli Dellverr. yi^^V'^Vs/s/s/^^'./s/s/V'^^^'^'^HisAyyyN^^i^;^^^ F^SSSS^S^dd^^ 'i Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FXOWERS Mail and Telegraph orders carefully flUed. 138-140 Fourth St., East Denver, Colo. yhc Park B. E. aiUS. PraidaL 1^101^31 V^O* E. P. NEIHAN. Umttn. Milwaukee, Wis. J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. 437-' 39 -41 Milwaukee St. Members Florists' Teleeraph Delivery Association. 324 The American Florist. Feb. 28, Quality q/^ ^ and ^^ ^^ pROMPTNeSS '™*^^^ —The Avenue Floral Co. 3442 ST.CHARLES AVENUE Hemkrs F.T.D. Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing SALT LAKE CIH Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250,000 Square Feet of Modern Glass. Flrst-Class Stock and Service. Usual Discount. Mention the American Florist when writing Randolph & McClements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. r. H. WEBER N. B. Cor. Taylor and OIlTe Sta. Flowers delivered in City and State on short notice. Member of Florists' Telesrapb Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR,Inc. FliOBIST 324 Fulton St. cor. Plerrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good ca^ and prompt attention. Phones, 270-271 Main. FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY OF "Home Grown Flowers" Get i-< touch with J.E.MAnHEWSON,e.',roS: Mo'T.ber of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Orders will be care- fnlly cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH Wholesale and Retail Florists. Grand Rapids Mention the American Florist when writing DULUTh FLORAL CO. 200 miles in any direction, nill MTU ||IU|| Wearethecenteroithegreat VULlJXa, milllli Northwest Daily deliveries to Superior. Wis. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL^S ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS AROIINn Flowers and Service ^iSo^^-^y^A^J's?!": *»* »^^ V i 1 M^ Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. Mention the American Florist when writing Name Index to Betail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., S. Wabash Ave., Chicago Anderson. S. A., 440 Main, BufCalo, N. T. Aphrodite Co., The. New York. Astoria Florist, 2188 Broadway. New York. Avenue Floral Co.. The. New Orleans, La. Baer. Julius, Cincinnati. O. Barnes. "W. J.. Kansas City. Mo. Baumer. August R., Louisville. Ky. Bergerow's 746 Broad St., Newark, N. J. Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. Breitmeyer's Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Euckben, H. W.. Rockford. 111. Bunyard. A. T.. Madison Ave.. New York. Burns. H. H., 609 Madison Ave., New York. California Florist, Tacoma, "Wash. Central Floral Co., N. State St., Chicago, Central Floral Co., Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Clarke's Sons, David, New York, Cooke, Geo. H., Conn, and L,., Washington. Banker's, Albany, N. Y. Dard's. 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Dominion Floral Co., Montreal, Que., Can. Duluth Floral Co., Duluth, Minn. Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St., Toronto. Eble, Chas.. New Orleans, La. Evans, A. W. B., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Eyres, 106 State St., Albany, N. Y. _ Fallon, Florist, Roanoke, Va. Fleischman, Chicago. Fox, W. M. & Son, Inc.. Milwaukee, Wis. Frauenfelder, C, Chicago. Freeman, Mrs. J. B., Toledo, O. Frey. C. H., 1133 O St., Lincoln. Neb. Frey & Frey. 1338 O St., Lincoln, Neb. Friedman, 622 S. Michigan Blvd., Chicago. Galvln, Thos. F., Inc., New York and Boston. Gasser Co., J. M., Cleveland, O. Grakelow. Charles H., Philadelphia, Pa. Grand Rapids Floral Co.. Grand Rapids, Mich. Grimm & Gorly, St., Louis, Mo. Gude Bros., Washington, D. C. Habermehl's Sons. J. J., Philadelphia, Pa. Hardesty & Co., Cincinnati, O. Hart, Henry, Inc., 1000 Madison Ave., N. Y. Heinl & Sons. J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Henderson. Lewis, Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. Hesslon, Madison and 76th St., New York. Hollywood Gardens. Seattle, Wash. Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. Idlewild Greenhouses, Memphis, Tenn. Jahn. Hugo H., Brooklyn, N. Y. Joy Floral Co., Nashville, Tenn. Keller Sons, J. R., Rochester, N. Y. Kottmiller. 426 Madison Ave., New York. Lang Floral & Nursery Co.. Dallas. Tex, Lange. A., 77-79 E. Madison St., Chicago. Llttlefleld Florist, Worcester, Mass. Louise Flower Shop, Washington, D, C. McClunie, Geo. G., Hartford, Conn, Malandre Bros., New York. Mangel. 17 B. Monroe St., Chicago. Matthews, The Florist, Dayton, O. Matthewson, J. E., Sheboygan, Wis. Metalrie Ridge Nursery Co.. New Orleans, La. Miller Floral Co.. Salt Lake Ci{y. Utah, Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo, Newell, A., Kansas City, Mo. New York Floral Co., Yonkers, N. T. Papadem, J. G. Co., 2963 Broadawy, N. Y. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Pearson. E. W., Newburyport, Mass. Penn, The Florist, Boston, Mass. Philips Bros., 938 Broad St., Newark, N. J. Pikes Peak Flo. Co., Colorado Springs, Colo. Podesta & Baldocchl, San Francisco. Potter Floral Co., El Paso, Tex. Randall's Flower Shop, Worcester, Mass. Randolph & McClements, Pittsburgh, Pa, Rock, Wm. L., Flower Co., Kansas City. Rodgers, J. W., Dayton. O. Rosery Floral Co., The, Newark, N, J. Roaaia Bros., Seattle, Wash. Saake, O. C, Los Angeles, Cal. Salzer Seed Co., John A.. La Crosse. Wis. Schiller. The Florist, Chicago. Schllng. Max. 786 Fifth Ave.. New York. Sceery. Edward. Passaic, N. Y. .Sceery. Edward. Paterson. N. J. Schlatter. Wm., & Son, Springfield, Mass. sThmldt, Chas. L., Harrisburg. Pa. Shaffer. Geo. C, Washington, D. C, Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American FloHst when writing Kansas City, Mo. FLORIST Established over 30 years. 1123 Grand Avenne. Mention the American Florist when writing Lang Floral & Nursery Co. 1214 Main Street. Ballas, Texas. Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Texas, Oklahoma. Louisiana, New Mexico. No orders too large, none to small. Member of Florists* Teleeraph Deliver7< Mention the American Florist when writing FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB, Wholesale and Retail Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Rockford, lU. H. W. BUCKBEE. Mention the American Florist when writing LITTLiiFIElD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Sheppard, Henry "W., Cincinnati, O. Sheridan Greenhouse Co., Sheridan, Wyo. Smith & Fetters Co., Cleveland, O, Smith Co., A. W., Pittsburgh, Pa. Smith, Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich. Stumpp, G. E. M., New York. Trepel, Joseph, Brooklyn, N. Y. Walker Co., The F., Louisville, Ky. Weber. F. H., St., Louis, Mo. Weir. James, Inc., Brooklyn, N. Y. Williams, Mrs. E. A., Pittsburgh, Pa. WIttbold Co., G., 745 Buckingham PI., Chgo. Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson, Los Angeles, 1920. The American Florist. 325 Uention the American Florist when writing Yonkers, N. Y. New York Floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway mention the American Florist when writing .•.V.FLOWERS.V/. 522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD.. Amtlorinni Amei, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 538-534 RACE STREET Sucoeiior to the HILL FLORAL CO. Good Stock aDd Good Service. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers In the City. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist xchen writing CHARLES L SCHMIDT 313 Market St., Harrisburg, Pa. ' Niffht and day service in all Central Penn3ylvania. Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO DETROIT Central Floral Co. ll\t!^%%Sr'^8Pr'''' Il«»t serrlce In both cltlea and ■djoliilng territory. ilpmber of Florlsta* Telecraph DellTery. Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Deliver7 Asi'n. 124 TREMONT STREET 3Iention the American Florist ichen writing Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Members of Florista' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist tvhen writing Orders In or around WASHINGTON, 0. C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 2^-226 Grand Avenae Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Mention the American Florist tvhen writing WASHINGTON, D. C. ^ GEO. H. COOKE FMorlst Connecticut Avenue and L Street | Washington, D. C. BLACKlSTONE,inc. 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service Los Angeles, CaUf.'wvwj i O. C. SAAKE FLORIST We Solicit Telegraph Orders. Regular Trade Discount, 215 W. FOURTH STREET New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, niir 72nd St. 'Phone, Columbus 6883 The name "MflUuidre Hrolhers" on a box of flowers is a Guiiranteeof Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. Send your orders for flowers for de- livery in this city and vicinity to John A. Salzer Seed Co. Quality and Service Assured. Mention the A^nerica^i Florist ioAe?i writing LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Xwnber of Florists' Telegraph SellToy. Mention the American Florist when writing hea"of Newark, N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St Everything in Flowers Prompt Deliveries lo aaj town ordty Telephone williiii 150 inilet of Newtrk. Market 494 Mention the Americayi Florist when writing "WE NE\Ti)R SLEEP" 6REENH0USES MOIIipllISp iBDIli 89 Soath Main St. "Up-to-lhe-Mlnute" Service and Execution. Every Flower In Season Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenue Member of Florists' Telegraph DeliTery. CHICAGO The florist C.MONROE ST. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 326 The American Florist. Feb. 28, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. E. C. Dangan, Philadelphia, Pa., Presi- dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleve- land, O., Secretary- Treasurer. The thirty-eighth annual meeting will be held at Milwaukee, Wis., June 22-24, 1880. Canneks are reported well sold up on future peas. It is said France will be exporting grain next year. THE price of bags at Chicago, Febru- ary 25, was $64. KuDZU Vine plants are selling at $2 per 100 in Florida. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, re- ports mail order business heavy. VisiTBD Nsrw York. — L,. W. Wheeler and wife, of the Pieters- Wheeler Seed Co., Gilroy, Calif. EvERETTTE R. PEACOCK, Chicago, says the outlook is for a much heavier busi- ness than last year. HowAED M. Earl, of the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y.. re- turned from Europe, February 19. Philadelphia, Pa. — Henry p. Michell and family have returned from the south. The mail order and counter trade is very active here. Los Angeles, Calif. — John C. Bod- ger, of the John Bodger & Sons Co., returned from the east, February 14, and his health is now much better. Onion Set dealers in the Chicago district report a lull in the shipping owing to shortage of cars. Prices re- main about the same as last week, however, $3.50 for colors and ,$4.00 for whites, in carlots. Board of Trade. — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade, February 25 were as follows : Tim- othy, $10.00 to $14.00 per 100 pounds; March sold for $14.50; red clover, $45.00 to $54.00 per 100 pounds. J. L. Hunt, of the Jerome B. Rice Seed ,Co., Cambridge, N. Y., has the sympathy of a large circle of trade friends in the death of his son, Legus, a young man of about 28 years of age, who had been in ill health a consider- able time. It is interesting to learn that the seedsmen contributed more than any other allied trade to the great million dollar advertising campaign of the can- ners, the only one of the allied branches going over the top and exceeding its quota of $10,000, approximately 57 per cent. Toledo, O. — The clover seed market opened unchanged for old seed. Febru- ary 24, while October, the new crop month, was down 25 cents. Cash closed at $35.30 and October at .$25.50. Tim- othy was practicallv unchanged, with March at $6.75, April, $6.70 and May, $6.65. Nathan Dickinson, former treas- urer of the Albert Dickinson Seed Co., Chicago, died February 22, at Lake Geneva, Wis., age 72 years. Mr. Dick- inson was connected with the firm until ill health forced his resignation as treasurer in 1913. His widow, two children, and two brothers, Albert and Charles, survive him. Visited Chicago : D. A. Sherwood, of the Sherwood Seed Co., San Fran- cisco, Calif.; Carl Chesmore, of the Chesmore Seed Co., St. Joseph, Mo.; R. C. McGill, of R. C. McGiU & Co., San Francisco, Calif., left for the east last week; J. W. Edmundson^ of the California Seed Growers' Association, San Jose, Calif., and M. G. Lion, of Fosgate & Lion. Mt. View, Calif., re- turned home. Mr. Edmundson left the far east unvisited, expecting to make another trip later in the season. The Late Nathan Dickinson. Beet Seeds From Poland Offered. Consul Harry A. McBride, Warsaw, Russia, in a communication printed in Commerce Reports. January 26, says that a Polish merchant, hearing that beet seeds are wanted in America, of- fers 250 tons for shipment from Danzig in two months, requesting that offers with prices be cabled to the consulate at Warsaw. :?iininiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiitiiiiiiniuiuiiiiiiiniitiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinii: I THE W. G. pressing! SEED COMPANY | I NORWAIiK, OHIO. | I ^— Grower* ExcInalTely of ^-^ | I Sweet Corn Seed) ~iiiiiitiimiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiMirMiiiiniiiiiiniiiiiiMiiiitiitiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiti Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Beet,- Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondence Solicited. Rain Relieves California Growers. John C. Bodger, of the John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif., ad- vises as follows, Febriiary 25: "South- ern California has been favored with one and a half inches rain, breaking the long drought and saving a large acreage of early planted flower seeds, especially sweet peas. We are still be- hind our normal rain fall, but this amount will start up active farming operations, and if we get another such storm within the next month, will be able to grow fair crop." Potato Profiteering:. Charges of alleged extensive profiteer- ing in potatoes have been brought to the attention of the government, it Is learned, and are being investigated. Consumers in many parts of the country are now being forced to pay at the rate of $3.20 per bushel for potatoes sold over the counter of retail grocery stores, it is learned. Farmers who grew these potatoes received slightly more than $1.57 per bushel, which was the price paid for them in November, ac- cording to reports. Choice mules for cotton planters' work sold recently at Kansas City, Mo., at $300 each. Gainesville, Ga. — The Gainesville Seed Co., opened for business February 16 at 17 North Bradford street. Seattle, Wash. — Alfred E. Lilly, of C. H. Lilly & Co., has been named a member of the established industries committee of the local chamber of commerce. — H. M. Some catalogue firms are now con- vinced that the present conditions in the printing trades render it necessary that they make an early start on their fall books and in the purchase of paper. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. The Best Color Chart PRICB 91.00 POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Braslan Grower for the Wholesale Traiip Only. Onion. Lettuce. Carrot. Parsnip, Parsley, Celkrt. Emdivk. Salsify. Named and Mixed Grandiflora and spencer Sweet Peas and Sunflower. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA .Company 1920. The American Florist. 327 We are headquarter* for the BEST OF EVERYTHING in VEGETABLE SEEDS with our Stock Seed Farms at Qraas Lake, Mich., and our growing stationa In every part of the United States where •eeds are grown successfully, all In charge of capable ana experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN and VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. g^" Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for future delivery. '^Pg JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., CAMBRIDGE, N. Y. Before Placing Orders for SA\^ET PEAS, Spencers, Grandi- floras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWEU SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, ivrite JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNLA Yokohama Nursery Co. LTD. Woolworth Building, NEW YORK CITY IMPORTERS Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds Catalogfues Rccclyed. Everette R. Peacock Co., Chicago, seeds; The J. M. McCuUough's Sons Co., Cincinnati, O., seeds and garden accessories; D. Hill Nursery Co., Dun- dee, 111., nursery stock; Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, N. Y., nursery stock; B. Hammond Tracy, Wenham, Mass., dahlias, gladioli; Geo. R. Ped- rick & Son, Pedricktown, N. J., whole- sale seeds. Haage & Schmidt, Erfurt, Germany, seeds; Sluis Bros., Ltd., Enkhuizen, Holland, seeds. Forage Plant Seed Imports. The following table prepared in the seed laboratory of the bureau of plant industry. United States department of agriculture, shows the amount of the various kinds of forage plant seeds subject to the seed importation act permitted entry into the United States between February 1 and February 15, 1920, inclusive, and during seven and a half months ending February 15, 1920: Feb. 1 7H Mos. Kind of seed. to IS. to Feb. IB Pounds Pounds Alfalfa 1S7,800 9,543,100 Blue f;rass: Canada 5.600 380,300 Brome grass, awnless. . 7,600 131,100 Clover: Alsike 253,400 4.915,200 Crimson 194,800 5,698.100 Red 921,600 10,181,460 Wlilte 69,800 148,000 Clover mixtures: White and alsike 21,700 Red and alsil^e 700 Alsike and timothy... 18.000 236,700 Fescue, meadow 800 Millet: Broom corn 225.400 Hungarian 26,800 Mixtures; Grass 100 Orchard grass 148.000 2,014,800 Rape 4.861.400 Redtop 800 Rj'e grass: English 88,600 1,350.200 Italian 24,600 725.100 Timothy 4,500 Vetch : Hairy 76.900 430,400 Spring 33,600 316,800 SEND FOR 1920 Florists' and Market Gardeners' Catalog NOW READY TO MAIL EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO. 4013 Milwaukee Ave., ( Near irvmg Park eivd.) CHICAGO Salvia or Scarlet Sage We have just completed harvesting our own Bloomsdale Farm Grown, crop 1919, Salvia or Scarlet Sage. We offer yon this exceptionally good strain, and high vitality seed, of the following varieties : Salvia Splendens or Clara Bedman, Salvia Bonfire, 1 ib., $30.00 per lb.; 5 lbs. and over, $25.00 per lb. Net, 60 days, 2% off 10, f. o. b. Bristol, Pa., if unsold on receipt of order, as we did not have a large crop. D. Landretli Seed Company, Estaw?stri784 Bristol, Pa. CI* tJAnCF i I* A Seed Growers . t. iVIUKoL kL tU. San Francisco, Calif. GROWERS OP SEIiECTXn) STOCKS OP Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Carrot, Sweet Peas, Etc. Western Seed & Irrigation Co. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES: Cucumber. Muskmelon and Watermelon, PuntDkin, Summer and Winter Squash, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. Write for Special Contract and Spot Prices. Office and Warehouse, Growing Station, FREMONT, NEB. ROCKY FORD, COLO. Bolglano's "Big Crop" Seeds "Tested and Trusted" Over a Century. Special price list to Florists and Market Gardeners. Write for a copy at ouc6 — it will save you money. J. BOLGIANO & SON, Baltimore, Md. 328 The American Florist. Feb. 28,. BILBS iniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii«A.NO"'i'""i'"""""">'»"">"""''' ROOTS For Immediate Shipment T. R. Be^ODia Bulbs Single mixed, 1-lM in. Per 1000 diameter $110.00 Single mixed, %-\ in. diameter 90.00 Single, in following separate colors: Scarlet, Pink, Sal- mon, Orange, Crimson, -^-1 in diameter 95.00 F. O. B. New York Size No. to case Per case 7-9 300 $-19.50 8-10 260 47.50 9-10 2(10 50.00 10-11 150 49 50 11-12 130 47.50 F. O. B. Denver 6-8 400 42.00 7-9 300 49.50 8-10 250 47.50 9-10 200 50.00 F. O. B. Cliica^o 7-9 300 49.50 10-11 150 49.60 F. O. B. London (Ont.) 7-9 300 49.50 8-10 260 47.50 9-10 200 50 00 10-11 150 49.50 BAMBOO STAKES Size No.tobale Per bale Natural, 2 ft. 2H ft. 3 ft. 4 ft. 5 ft. 6 ft. 4,000 5,000 4,000 4,000 3,000 2,600 $16.00 23.75 23.00 30.00 28.50 27.50 TERMS 60 days net, 2% cash 10 days from invoice date, cash with order unless yonr credit is established with us. Write for prices on HARDY LILY BULBS, DRACAENA CANES, PALM SEEDS, RAFFIA, BAMBOO CANES, Etc. Established 1902. "Reliability" is our motto. We occupy our own building, a city block through, and give prompt, efficient, courteous service. McHutchison & Co. 95 Chambers St., NEW YORK Wait for HELWAY'S Wholesale SEED CATALOGUE FOB 1920 before placing your order. The most favorable prices of the year. If not received wire or write KELWAY & SON, s.'^^^^u Langport, England — ==^— SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST SAN FRANCISCO CABLE ADDRESS, "MCGILL-SEEO" SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. R. & N. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, France Specialties: Beets. Mangoes. Carrots. Cab- bages. Celer:*>s. Parsleys. Parsnips. Turnlpa. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing mm R. PEDRICK & SON PBIDRICKTOWN, N. J. Pepper, Bint Plant, Tomato, Okra, AaparaKiia, Bhnbarb, Celery. Spinach. Beet, Onion, Beans, Cabbage. Canliflower, Sweet Com and Vine Seeds. Correspondence Solicited. WHOLESALE SEED QROWERS Mention the American Florist when writing An experence of half a century In producing high grade GARDEN SEEPS at your disposal. Contract growers for the jobbing trarip of a full li^e. Mail us your list for both SPOT and FUTURE requirements. S. D. WOODRUFF fi SONS Orange, Conn., and New York City The Everett 6. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Uilfnrri Hnnn Montana. Idaho, Washington. HIIIIUIU|UUM»' For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send yoar Inqnlriea to HURST & SON 152 Hoondsdltch LONDON, - - ENGLAND The Premier Brltlab Wholeul* and ETxportlnff Seed Honse. 75 YEARS UNKIVALLKD REPUTATION Waldo Rohnert GILROT. OAI.. WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Specialties! Beet, Carrot, Elndlve. Lettuce. Onion and Radish. Correspondence Solicited. TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO. VALLEY, Donglas Connty, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber, Muskmelon. Squash and Pumpkin, Swpet. Flint and Dent Seed Corn. SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm. Send your Inquiries to The W. W. BARNARD CO. 2.31-235 W. Madison St., Cliicago 1920. The American Florist. 329 8p ring Bulbs For Your Counter Trade and for Your Greenhouses. GLADIOLUS The finest bulbs produced the \ past summer. We are lar^e growers and ing can offer many other Per 1000 Mrs. Francis King, First size $25.00 Mrs. Francis King, Medium size 20.00 Chicago White, First size 33.00 Chicago White, Medium size 30.00 Augusta, First size 35.00 Augusta, Medium size 30.00 America, First size 27.00 America, Medium size 22.00 Halley, First size 35.00 Halley, Medium size 30.00 Europe, First size 65.00 Europe, Medium size 60.00 in addition to the follow- named Itinds. Write us. Per 1000 Niagara, First size $50.00 Niagara, Medium size 45 00 Peace, First size 45 00 Panama, First size 47.00 Panama, Medium size 38.00 Mrs. Frank Pendleton, First size 47.00 Mrs. Frank Pendleton, Medium size 43.00 Schwaben, First size 55.00 Schwaben, Medium size 50.00 Primullnus Sunbeam, First size 60.00 War, First size 60.00 CALADIUIVIS With sound center shoots. sizes Doz. 100 5to 7 in. circnm $1.00 $7.50 7to 9 in. circum 1.25 9.00 9 to 11 In. circum 2.35 15.00 11 to 1 2 In. circum. (scarce) 4.25 30.00 12 in. and upwards, very large (scarce) each. 40c 1000 $ 70.00 85.00 140.00 TUBEROSES Liliam fiigaateam From Ice Storage. 7- 9 In. (300 to case)"! ^" 8- » in. (260 to case) I Case 8-10 in. (225 to easel leci) nn 9-lOin. (200tocase)J PS^.UU Wen cured Bulbs. Free from rot Dwarf Excelsior Pearl, second size, 3-4 Inch $3.25 Dwarf Excelsior Pearl, First size, 4-6 inch 5.00 Variegated leaved, single 4.00 Albino, early single white 4.00 Armstrong's Ever Blooming 4.00 Mexican 3-00 CANNAS stored in our special moist cellars, not dried and stunted. 100 Chas. Henderson, Crimson , 4 ft $ 4.00 David Haium, Vermilion, 3H " 5.00 Eureka, Wbite. 4 ft 8.00 Florence Vaughan, Yellow spotted, 5 ft 4.00 Firebird, best scarlet, 4 ft 10.00 Gustav Gompper, Yellow, 3^ ft 5.00 Hungaria. best Pink, 3h ft 7.50 King Humbert, Scarlet, 4 ft 5.50 Long Branch, bright Crimson, 5 ft 8.00 Mad. Crozy, Vermilion, 3H ft 4.00 Meteor, brilliant Crimson, 4 ft 6.50 Orange Bedder, Orange color, 4 ft 6.00 Yellow Humbert, deep rich Yellow, 4 ft 6.00 Queen Charlotte, Orange Scarlet, 4 ft 5.00 Souv. Antolne Crozy, Crimson, 4 ft. 5.00 The Express, Crimson Scarlet, 2>4 ft 6.00 Mrs. A. Conard, Salmon Pink, 4ft 12.00 Venus, Rosy Pink, 4 ft 4.00 Wlntzer's Colossal, bright Scarlet, 5 ft..... 4.00 Wyoming. Orangt- , 7 ft 4.00 WRITE FOR OUR "SPRING BOOK FOR FLORISTS" 1000 $35.00 40.00 75.00 35.00 90.00 40.00 70.O0 50.00 75.00 35.00 55.00 50.00 50.00 40.00 40.00 55.00 100.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 NEW YORK CALADIUM. Vaughan's Seed Store CmCAGO 330 The American Florist. Feb. 28, PRICE LIST ON CANNAS Select 2 to 3 eyes. We have never handled finer stock. 3.U0 25.00 3.0O 25.00 5.00 45.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 23.00 Bronze-Leaved Varietiesl^l^^ Per Per Height 100 lUOO BRANDYWINB. Wine red dappled with crimson ZVs ft. *3.00 $25.00 DAVID HARUM. Briglit vermilion scarlet mottled dark red 3 ft. EGAINDALE:. Deep currant red 4 ft. KING HUMBRRT. Orange scarlet. . .4 to 4>^ ft. WYOMING. Ornn^^e-colored ' ft. MUSAFOLIA. Immense foliage 6 to 8 ft. SUKNANDOAH. Rose pink 4 ft. Variegated Flowers with Green Foliage Per Per Height 100 1000 ALLEMANIA. Bright scarlet, broad yel- low border, beautifully mottled. .4 to 5 ft. GLADIOFLORA, Crimson edged with gold 3^ ft, ITALIA, Clear yellow overlaid with orange 3% ft. Mme, CROZY. BrUliant scarlet, orange gilt edge 3V4 ft, SOV. lyANTOINE CROZY. Bright gold- en yellow 4 ft, $3.00 $25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 Pink Shades with Green Foliage Per Per Height 100 1000 HUNGARIA. Pink with satiny sheen. . .3 ft. $5.00 $40.00 MI.L,E. BERAT, Deep rose pink 4 MRS, A, COIVARD. Salmon pink 4 ROSEA GIGANTEA. Rich rose pink 4 LOUISE, Soft rose pink 5 ft VENDS. Rose pink, creamy yellow border 4 ft. ft. ft. 3.00 5.50 6.00 3,00 S.OO 50,00 55,00 25,00 ft. 3.0© 25.00 Yellow Shades with Green Foliage Height AUSTRIA, Bright yellow, crimson throat 3^ft, BURBANK. Sulphur yellow, Inner petals dotted red 6 FLORENCE VAUGHAN, Yellow with bright red spots 5 INDIANA. Rich golden orange 5 GLADIATOR. Bright yellow, spotted crimson 4 R. WALLACE. Canary yellow 5 YELLOW HUMBERT. Deep rich yellow heavily spotted bright red 3 to 3^4 ft. GUSTAV GUMPER. Golden yellow, lower petals spotted red 4 ft. Per 100 $3,00 ft, 3.00 ft. ft. ft, ft. 3,00 3,00 3,00 3.00 5.00 3.00 Per 1000 $25.00 25.00 25,00 25.00 25.00 25.00 40.00 27,50 Red Shades with Green Foliage Height A, BOUVIER, Clear crimson 5 ft. BEAUTE POITEVINE. Crimson 4 ft. CRIMSON REDDER. Red 3V4 ft, CHAS. HENDERSON. Crimson scarlet, yellow flame throat 4 FIREBIRD. Glistening scarlet, without markings 4 JEAN' TISSOT, Vermilion, bright orange shadings 3 LOUISIANA. Crimson scarlet 6 to 6 METEOR. Brilliant scarlet 5 KATE GRAY. Soft orange shaded car- mine, dotted yellow throat 6 to 6 PENNSYLVANIA. Scarlet overlaid with orange 4% ft, TARRYTOWTV, Crimson SVs ft, AVINTZER'S COLOSSAL. Vivid scarlet 6 to e ft. PANAMA, Dull red, overlaid rose, with mottled yellow edge 3 ft. EXPRESS, Crimson scarlet 2Vi ft. BLACK PRINCE. Dark velvvty crimson, 4% ft. ft, ft, ft, ft. ft. Per 100 $3.00 3,00 3.00 3.00 8.00 3.00 4.00 , 5.00 Per 1000 $25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 75.00 25.00 35.00 40.00 ft. 3.00 25.00 3.00 3.00 25.00 25.00 5.00 40.00 6.00 3.00 3,00 60.00 25.00 25.00 Prices subject to change without notice. 'Watch Us Grow. American Bulb Co< 172 North Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. JAMES VICK'S SONS Growers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Gel thft benefit of our 69 years' experience. All Seasonable Varieties. Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Swiet P»a and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of (nil list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of Uleh-Grade Seed. TOMATO. Pepper. Eggplant. Squash. Pump- kin. Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED Seed Packets FLO'VVER SBBD SIZES TO CATALOG ENVELOPES — RETURN ENVELOPES Brown Bag Filling Machine Co. FITCHBURG. MASS., U. S. A. ' Nichell's Flower Seeds ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED GREENHOUSE GROWN 1000 seeds S 3.50 I 10,000 seeds 130.00 5000 seeds 16.25 | 25,000 seeds 68.76 LATHHOUSE GROWN 1000 seeds »3.U0 i lO.UiiO seeds 118.60 5000 seeds 9.75 | 25,000 seeds 43.75 ASTER SEED Our Asters are grown for us by specialists and we can recommend our stock with the utmost confidence to produce the best results. ASTERMUM Tr. Pkt. White $0.40 Rose Pink 40 Lavender 40 Mixed .40 ASTER, CREGO White .40 Shell Pink .40 Rose Pink 40 Purple 40 Lavender ". 40 Mixed 30 ASTER, EARLY ROYAL BRANCHING Lavender .40 Purple 40 Rose Pink 40 SheU Pink 40 White 40 Mixed .40 Also all other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. Send for Our Wholesale Price List If you do not receive a copy. HENRf F. MICHELL CO., 518 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Oz. »2 25 2 25 2.25 ASTER, QUEEN OF White Rose Pink '. THE MARK Tr. % ET Pkt. 0.25 .25 .25 .25 .25 .25 .20 .30 .30 .30 .30 .30 .30 .30 Oz. tl.OO 1.00 2.00 2 00 Blush Pink Dark Blue Llrtht Blue 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.50 Cnmson Mixed ASTER, MICHELL'S IMPROVED SEMPLE'S BRANCHING Wlilte - 1.00 .75 I.. 50 2.26 2.25 Shell Pink Rose Pink 1.50 1.50 225 Lavender 1.50 2.25 2.25 2.00 Purple Crimson Mixed 1.50 1.50 1.50 Mention the American Florist when icriting 1920. The American Florist. 331 Dreer's Reliable Flower Seeds We offer below a few varieties that sliould be sown early. For complete list, see our Wholesale Catalogue for 1920: Trade Pkt. Oz. Ait«ratoni, Blua Perfection, Best Dark Blue Beddor J0.15 tO.60 AiysHiini. Little Gem or Carpet of Snow, Very Dwarf, Gxtra Select Stock IS .50 Antlrrhinnm, Giant, White, Yellow, Pink, Rose, Scarlet and Cnrnet, each 20 ,75 Antlrrhiiiuni, Giant. Finest Mixed 16 ,60 AHpuriifctiH FlumoNus Nanns, True, Greenhouse Grown. Per 1,000 seeds S.50 Rrronlo. Glolre do Chatelaine. Rose Pink 60 HeKonIa, Lunilnoaa, Fiery Red 50 Befconiii, Prima Donna, Rose 50 Bryonia, Vernon. Carmen, Red SO 2.50 IteKonia, Semperflorens, Finest Mixed 80 2.60 Oz. % Lb. Calendula, Orange King. Very large double orange red.... $0.20 $0.60 Calendula. Lemon King. Very large double lemon yellow... ,15 .50 Candytuft. Giant White Hyacinth, flowered, extra select .40 1.25 Trade Pkt. Oz. Centaurea Gymnocarpa. Dusty Miller $0.15 $0.50 Centaurea Cyanus, Double, Blue. Fine for cutting 15 ,50 Centaurea Cyanus, Double. Rose Pink, Fine for cutting 15 .50 Cobaea Scandens. Purple 10 .30 ColeuH. Dreerfl Hybrids. Mixed 50 Dracaena Australls. Broad Leaved 15 ,40 Dracaena Indivisa. Narrow Foliaee. Fine centre plant 10 .30 Grevlllea Robnsta. Fine ornamental plant 20 .60 Oz. Vi Lb. Ojrpsophlla. Elegans Alba Grandlflora. Fine white cut flower. $0.15 $0.50 Ipomoea Grandlflora^ Early Flowering Moonflower 30 1.00 Trade Pkt. I,obella SpecioHO. Dark Blue Trailing $0.25 lobelia Gracilis. Light Blue Trailing 20 Mignonette Goliath. Giant .Spikes. Extra fine 15 Mignonette Machet. Dwarf large flowering .15 Petunia, Dreer's Superb. Single. Fringed. The best single 60 500 Seeds Petunia. Dreer's Superb. Double fringed. The best double $0.75 Trade Pkt. Fyrethrum Aoream. Golden Feather $0.10 HENRY A. DREER, Oz. $1.00 .50 .40 1000 Seeds $1.50 Oz. $0.30 SAIVIA SPLENDENS AMERICA. Trade Pkt. Scarlet Sage $0.30 America. The earliest and freest 60 Bonfire. Fine bedding sort 1.50 useful 10 Salvia Splendens. Salvia Splendens. flowering Salvia Splendens. Smilax. .^.Iways Thnnbergia. Mixed. Fine for baskets, vases, etc.. .20 Verbena. Dreer's Mammoth. Scarlet, White Pink. Purple, Blue each .30 Verbena. Dreer's Mammoth. Finest mixed 25 VInca Rosea. Rose with Dark Eye 20 Vinca Rosea. Alba. White with Rose Eye 20 Vinca Rosea, Alba Pura. Pure White 20 A'inca Rosea. Mixed. All colors 20 Oz. $1.50 4.00 2.50 .30 .60 1.50 1.00 .75 .75 .75 .60 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa Gladiolus for Forcing Strictly first size bulbs. 11^ inch and np. Per 100 1000 America, pink $3.50 $30.00 Autumn Queen, light yellow, red throat 4.00 35.00 Brenchleyensls, scarlet. 2.75 26.00 Chicago White 3.75 36 00 Francis King, scarlet.... 3.25 28.00 Halley, salmon 4.00 36.00 Mrs. Frank Pendleton.. 7.00 60.00 Myrtle 7.50 70.00 Niagara, yellow 5.00 45.00 Peace, white 6.00 46.00 Schwaben, yellow 7.00 66.00 Prlnceps. red 6.50 60.00 A. Henderson & Co. 166 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS Guaranteed true and fresh seeds. lOCO seeds 25 OUO seeds 100.000 seeds 90 c(^. $20.00 $68.00 Packing and postage included. CmsIi with urder. F. DAMMANN LUGANO. (SWITZERLAND) W'fi^J'i^i^JVV^JVVJV^JV.fMVV^^^^MVJVVVJVJVVVMV^^^^^.NV'M Lily of the Valley Best Holland Grown Pips $22.00 per 1000 Ready for immediate delivery. Order now for Easter forcing. C. J. SPEELMAN & SONS, Established 1868 38 Murray Street, NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist when writinti I BURPEE'S SEEDS I I Philadelphia | = Wholesale Price List for Florists = = and Mdrlset uardeners. = ^iliililiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillllllllliiiiiiriiiiiiiiiimillllMiMiiriimiiiFiiiiiiiiiiw^ THB J.G.ROBINSONSEEDGO. WATERIXK), NEBRASKA ROCKY FORD, COLORADO. Contract Growers of Cucumbers, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corn. Lilyof the Valley Pips Delphinium Newport Rose Dracaena Indivisa Salvia Zurich Smilax Seeds Grass Seed Mixtures of all kinds. Send for our calalogue. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay Street, tlini to 54 Parli Place NEW YORK CITY I Mention the American Florist when writing 332 The Americaj^ Florist. Feb. 28, ALEXANDER'S DAHLIAS For Florists and Seedsmen If you are looking for something good for your florists' business, try my New Cut-Flower Varieties offered below. I liigtily recommend tliem: IVIAUDE ADAMS (NewSllowDaiUla). A pure sDowv white, very daintily «<.<&w<.ru na^^-iiTxu overlaid and sulTused the sweetest shade of rose-pink imaginable. It is the best of my introductioiis for floris's' use, and a variety I can highly recommend. "Maude Adams" is the most prolific Dahlia of its color, being more than twice as free-flowering as either "Nymphea" or "Sylvia." It has good stems and is an early Dahlia to blossom, continuing throughout the entire season. It has the necessary features that make it stand shipping well, and makes up good in all kinds of work. It has already been tested out in all parts of the country, Raymond Champe, of Michigan, finding it his best commercial variety. I can furnish strong divisions at $3.50 per dozen, $20.00 per 100; and clumps at $S.OO per dozen, $35.00 per 100 HORTULAWUS FfET (Gian">eCOrativeDallUa). Beautiful salmon-pink uv»x wui-mu.,! riBjX ^ijij a slight blending of yellow. Good divisions, $15.00 per 100, $2.00 per dozen. MADONNA '"ew Peony-Flowered Dahlia). A very beautiful white, very ^,M.K..^-,,i,^,M^ slightly tinted with a most delicate shade of lavender pink. The touch of color adds greatly, rather than detracts from its value, especially when made- up in floral work. The form of the flower is perfectly original, each petal curling and twistihg in a very pleasina manner. An excellent cut-flower varietv. Strong divisions, $1.50 pir dozen, $10.00 per 100; clumps, $3.00 per dozen. $25.00 per 100. Field View of Dahlia Maude Adams. MINA BURnLE (Decorative Dahlia). The flnest scarlet cnt i.tt.t.vn. u\itx\iuiu jo„,jj Dahlia to my knowledge. Flowers of large size, on long, wiry stems, well above the foliage. Good divisions S1.50 per dozen, $10.00 per 100; clumps, $2.00 per dozen, $15.00 per 100. If you are interested in Cut-Flower Varieties, I will be pleased to recommend you the best varieties in the colors you want, and will give your communication my careful personal attention and the beneflt of my twenty-five years' eiperience as a Dahlia Specialist. MV Trade List for 1920 g'^es complete descriptions and .7 : t\^\.,, , !L Lw. . prices of Over 300 of the Most Up-tO-Date DatUias in the World, and is mailed free. Write for it now. FRAKK A WAT.KFR 'New Decorative Dahlia). Acbarm- •"**'*■"*»• "• """"ijlX ingshadeof lavender-pink, with long stiff stems, making it first-class as a cut-flower Dahlia. Produces its flowers In great abundance, and is an exceptionally early bloomer. Good divisions, $3.50 per dozen, $25.00 per 100; clumps, $5.00 per dozen. MRS U^ARNAAR (Peony-Cactus Dahlia). Gigantic flowers "*""• v***""."*^" of creamy while, suffused a del cate hade of pink. The early flowers are full to the center, and giants of the Hybrid Cactus type, but as the season advances they show the beautiful golden yellow center which lends an Individual charm to the flower, a characteristic of the peony- flowered type. An early continuous bloomer. Stems anywhere from eighteen to thirty-six inches long. Gooddlvisions, $5.00 per dozen, $35.00 per 100. J. K. ALEXANDER, The Dahlia King The Largest Dahlia Grower in the World, East Bridgewater, Massachusetts Bailey's New Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture Price, $6.00 Per Volume American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO A. F. LONGREN 4249 W. Monroe Street CHICAGO, ILLINOIS leraniums standard Sorts, la- beled, from 2-in.pots, S.IS.no per 1000. SmiljiY Extra.>;trong: will make quick strings, GREVILLEA KOBUSTA. From 2-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, AL^S^A^i?: n" y CARNATIONS F. Dorner & Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. Lily of the Valley Pips Ready for immediate delivery. For prices write Van Meeuwen ATegelaar,"3^«rer2l&sS/°''* Finest Quality Primula Obconica Gigantea Rosea Dwarf habit, light and dark shades of pink Select strain. All fresh seed. Sample of flower pro- duced, sent on request. Packet of 1600 seeds for $1.50. Cash. Ernest Oechslin HadisoD and Gale Sis., River Forest, III. Mention the American Florist when writi If you are interested in POINSETTIAS and four and five inch BOSTON FERNS for Immediate delivery, write GEO. A. KUHL, ""-^^fi* ^^T" Mention the American Florist xohen writing Rooted Cuttings ALTERNANTHEKA, red and yellow, per 1,000 J 8.00 BRILLIANTISSniA, per 1,000 10.00 CUPHEA, Ageratum. Guernsey and Blue Star, per 100 90 GENISTA, VtNCA VAB 1.60 DAISIES, Mrs. Sanders, Boston Yel- low, 2-in , 04 .Single White. 2-in 03 D.AISY, R. C, .Single White. Boston yellow, per doz 1.50 S.MINDERS, R. C. per 100 2.00 ALYSSUM, Glanf Double. 2-ln 2.00 SMILAX and PRXMULA, Malacoides, 2-in 3.00 GERMAN TVS, R. C. per 100 1.60 SALVIA, R. C, Splendens and Bonfire, per 100 1.26 PETUNIA, Dbl. B. C. per 100 2.00 Cash. BYER BROS., CHAMBERSBURG. BOUVARDIA There is always a shor'age in Bouvardias. Why not order now? Single white, single pink, sinsile red Per 100 Per 1000 2 inch pots $7.50 J65.00 2!^ inch pots 8.00 70.00 April delivery. CIT T inniT 3?5 Bulletin Building, . U. lJl\S\JlX, t>HILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing 1920. The American Florist. 333 ''Hamburg Late Pink" Chrysanthemum Picture was taken Nov. 23. 1919, and will give a K;ooecoraave Plants. g Market and 49th Sis., Philadelphia, Pa. | liiiniiiiiiiuiiaiiiiuiiiiiiniiniuiiii< iiiiiuuiuiiiiiiiiiiiniiiniiiininiiiiiiniri Mention the American Florist when writing WM. K. HARRIS 55th St. and Springfield Ave. W. PHILADELPHIA, PA. SCOTTn aiid TEDDY. Jr. FERNS. 4 In.. 35c; (In., {1.10: 8-ln.. {2.00: 10-ln.. {3.00 each. nOI.T.Y FERNS. 4-ln.. 30c each. Packing charged at cost. All goods travel at purchasers' risk and expense. CHRYSANTHEMUM NOVELTIES Distinct and Meritorious THE BEST OF STANDARD KINDS Either Large-Flowering or Pompons OUR TRADE LISTS have been mailed. Those failing to receive a copy will be supplied upon request. ELMER D. SMITH & CO., Adrian, Mich. Mention the American Florist when writing Van Neeuwen & Tegelaar Wholesale Dutch Bulb Growers LISSE, HOLLAND Write us for Prices on Finest Quality DUTCH BULBS. New York Office: 1 133 Broadway (cor. 26th St.) Mention the American Florist when writing .334 The American Florist. Feb. 28, Market Gardeners tr Vegetable Growers' Association of America. E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula. O., President; Louis F. Miiier, Toledo, O., Vice-President; S. W. Severance. Loui ville, Ky., Secretar.v; H. J. Cheney, Grand Rapids Mich., Treas. Next annual convention September 1920. «^= =^ Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, February 24. — Cucumbers, 2-dozen box, $4.00 to $5.50; celery. Michig-an, square box, $2.50 to $3.0(J; leaf lettuce, per tomato box, 25 cents; radishes, per dozen bunches, 70 to 85 cents; tomatoes, per crate, six baslcets, $3.00 to $6.00. New Yoric, February 23. — Celery, per crate, $1.00 to $4.50; cucumbers, per dozen, $2.00 to $2.25; mushrooms, 50 cents to $1.75 per three-pound baslcet; tomatoes, per pound, 10 to 45 cents; lettuce, per dozen, .50 cents to $1.00; radishes, per 100 bunches, $2.00 to $4.00. Daylight Saving Farmers' Plenacc. Heed this grave word, this solemn warning, you city people, you workers in other industry : Your pay, your hours of work, your mode of life, are such that for years towns have grown at expense of country. War stimulated this, until today farms are denuded of labor. Now add to the farmer's costs by "daylight saving," more taxes, more officials, more waste in public and pri- vate, lessened production of goods by shorter hours at higher pay, thus in- creasmg what farmers pay out while seeking to decrease what they take in, and the farmer is forced to restrict his crops to what he can do himself, with machinery instead of hired help. Reduced supply of food will be the in- evitable result. Famine prices will pre- vail, if not famine itself. America's area now in winter wheat is nearly 25 per cent less than last year. These conditions apply to farming throughout the land, not to New England alone. The world's supply of old grain will be exhatisted in July. Menaced by starvation, you ignore it. You seek special privilege to add further to your ease, but make us sweat for it. Your unions have the gall to ask us to vote for "labor," which now works much shorter time yet earns far more than farmers, so that city may discriminate yet more against country. This thing must stop. Give farmers a square Seal. If you do not, you will not get food. That is the naked truth. You are living in a fool's paradise. Wake up before it is too late. Do not foolishly cry out that farmers threaten strike. God knows that they have fed you for years at such petty profit that country blood has always been leeched away to city. Even in your folly, the farmer will feed you so long as he can. But today he is up against conditions utterly beyond his control. He will do the best he can, but that is not enough to insure you against starvation. You add to your own peril by what- ever you add to the farmer's burden. The least you can do is to let the clock alone. Go to work an hour earlier if you want more leisure before summer's sundown. Can't you do this trifle as some insurance against famine? Fore- warned is forearmed. — Herbert Myrick in Boston Post. The Labor Situation. At present, no doubt the livest of the live issues, is the labor situation, espe- cially so to the farmer and truck gardener. Fortunate is the industry whose output is of such a nature that any adequate advance in selling prices can always be made to correspond with the increase in wage demands of the workers. That this is not the case with the farmer and gardener is evident, also to the casual observer, as these producers have very little to say in regard to prices received for their prod- ucts. Especially the truck farmer is in a serious position, as his goods are per- ishable and must be sold when ready, or be lost entirely. The truck producer today faces the grim determination of the consumer to obtain his supplies at pre-war prices, and on the other hand, his labor demands hours and compensa- tion on an equal with automobile shops and steel-mills. Added to these difficul- ties must be the advanced costs of all kinds of supplies, and finally the truck- er's mainstay, animal manures, threaten to become totally unobtainable. All these conditions require the most care- ful consideration; each producer must think as never before in order to pro- tect himself. We realize that it is fairly easy to criticize, but to offer effi- cient remedies is another problem. However, we have seen many years of gardening and trucking, and we believe that we have not yet seen the place where operations could not have been curtailed to the profit of the owner. In other words, as much as we have seen of this business, we believe the average operator attempts too much, each and every season. These exces- sive operations always bring some losses, at times heavy ones, and if we could eliminate these wasted efforts, a great deal would be gained. Under present condition^ tlie wise motto must be to curtail operations in scope and do well whatever we do undertake. Each and every operation should be crowded to a successful finish and all doubtful issues should be dropped at the t>egin- ning. Thus it would be better for many producers to reduce their active acreage and sow the balance to clover or some other manurial crop. This is not only our idea, but almost a universal one among farmers and gardeners. Mabketman. School Garden Army. The United States school garden army, conducted under the department of interior, in which more than 2,500,- 000 children in the United States, Ha- waii, Porto Rico, Alaska and the Phil- ippine Islands are enrolled, has through Helen Fitz Randolph, special assistant director, Washington, D. C, issued a number of interesting publications, several in the form of stories for chil- dren In which the technical gardening information is provided. Among the publications, which include garden manuals, adapted to varying climatic conditions, and a complete plan of the organization, are : "The Fall Manual of the United States Garden Army," "The Spring Manual," "The Garden Lady's Stories," and "Over the Garden Wall" and "The Victory of the Gar- dens," pageants. 500 Aotirrhiaum in five good sorts. Stocky, well-branched, from 3-in. - pots, at $10.00 per 100. Also 500 CALCEOLARIA Golden Bedder, 23^-in., at $6.00 per 100. 500 HELIOTROPE, dark, 3H-in. pots, well-branched, $8.00 per 100. H. V. LAWRENCE FALMOUTH, MASS. Buy Cannas now. There is no surplus of Canna Roots this season. ♦ We divide from clumps same day order is received, insuring fresh S plump roots, with two or three eyes. p^^, ^^p ^^^ ^^^^ | Alphonse Bouvier, deep cardinal, 5 to 6 ft $ 3.50 $30.00 "f Beaute Poitevine, bright crimson scarlet, Z^/z to 4 ft 3.50 30.00 X City of Portland, deep glowing pink, 3% ft. 10.00 90.00 * Crimson Bedder, dazzling scarlet, 3% ft 3.50 30.00 J David Harum, bright scarlet, flower, bronze, foliage, J 4 ft 3.50 30.00 * Duke of Marlborough, rich crimson maroon, 5 ft. . . . 3.50 .30.00 J Florence V'aughan, yellow dotted red, 4 ft 3.50 30.00 % Gustave Gunipfer, clear lemon yellow, 41^ ft 4.50 40.00 Hungaria, clear rose pink, 3% to 4 ft 6.00 50.00 Julius Koch, blood red, 3 ft 4.50 40.00 Long Branch, crimson bordered yellow, 5 ft 5.00 45.00 Mad. Crozy, rosy scarlet, gilt edge, 3% ft 4.00 35.00 Meteor, the one best red, large flower, 4 ft 4.50 40.00 Mrs. Alfred Conard, silvery pink, 4 ft 13.00 100.00 Mrs. Kate Gray, orange shaded carmine, 6 ft 4.00 35.00 Orange Bedder, "Tango tints" (orange and tan) 4 to 5 ft 5.00 40.00 Papa Nardy, deep carmine rose, 4 ft 5.00 40.00 4, Prince Wild, rich crimson, 4 ft 4.00 35.00 * Queen Charlotte, scarlet bordered yellow, 3l^ ft 5.00 45.00 % Richard Wallace, canary yellow, 5 ft 4.50 40.00 % THE STORKS ft HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio | , , , ^ f 1920. The American Florist, 335 Lily of the Valley Order Now FOR EASTER FORCING Bruns' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand Per 1000, $50.00; 500, $27.50; 100, $6.00. Bruns' Special Early Forcing Per 1000, $40.00; 500, $22.50; 100, $5.00. Best Holland Pips Per 1000, $30.00; 500, $17.50; 100, $4.00. H. N. BRUNS, 3040 W. Nadison St., Chicago BLOOMING AND SPRING PLANTS At reduced prices for want of room. Order today. Tliis advertisement may not appear again. Empty greenliouses do not pay; fill them up. we have the stock. Liberal e.xtras for early orders; packing free. 100 4 -in. rrinmla Obooiiiras. Full of buds and bloom $30.00 4 -in. Chinese Primroses. Bud and bloom 15.00 4 -in. I'riniula Malacoides. Bud and bloom 12.50 6 -in. Cineraria. Pull of buds 60.00 6 -in. C.volamens. Full of bud and bloom 80.00 4 -In. Easter Greetings. In buds... 25.00 4 -in. Mare:uerites, White and Yel- low 20.00 4 -In. Aspara^rns Plumosus 12.50 SMi-in. Geraniums. Asst. varieties.. 12.50 Any number plants of the above at hun- dred rates. 100 1000 2U-ln. Fnchsias. 12 asst. va- rieties $ 4.50 $40.00 2V4-ln. Marguerites. 3 varie- ties 4.00 35.00 2Vi-in. Heliotrope, 3 varieties 4.00 35.00 2 -In. Ageratum. Light and dark blue 3.25 30.00 2 -in. Geraniums. 8 varieties ready 4.25 40.00 2 U-in. Vinca Variegata 5.00 45.00 4 -in. Vinca Variegata 13.00 125.00 2 -in. Cuphea. Oii;ar Plant.. 3.00 28.00 Canna. King Humbert 6.00 45.00 Canna, Tellow King Humbert 4.50 40.00 Canna. Fire Bird 10.00 90.00 Canna. Mrs. Alfred Conard 10.50 100.00 Canna. Rosea Gigantea 10.00 90.00 15 other good varieties 3.25 30.00 Also abundance of other stock. Corre- Bpondence solicited. Alonzo J.Bryan Wholesale Florist Washington, New Jersey HOLLAND BULBS When Buying for next season BUY THE BEST. Order from Segers Brothers, ud., eurcTowERs Lisse, Holland WRITE OUR , Mr. A. Schravendeel, 116 Broad St., New York, for prices. Hogewoning & Sons, Inc, Wholesale Bulb Growers and Importers 32 Broadway, New^ York 336 The American Florist. Feh. 28, i American Association of Nnrseiymen. J. Edward Moon, Morrisville, Pa., Presi- dent; Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., Vice- President; Joiin Watson, 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. W. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. Forty-fifth annual convention will be held at the Congress Hotel, Chicago, June 23-2,s, 1920. Visited Chicago: Theodore Wirth, superintendent of parks, Minneapolis, Minn. JoHx C. Olmsted, tlie well known l.tndscape gardener of Brookline, Mas^s., died February 24. Chicago voters gave the South Park system a new twenty-million dollar bond issue, February 24. SEVE3RAL towns in Ogle county, Ore- gon, are planting trees in honor of their young men who served in the army, navy and marine corps during the war. Rome, Ga. — The city beautiful com- mittee, Mrs. W. M. Henry, chairman, has placed a large order for flowering trees to be set out on residence streets. The California Raisin Growers' As- sociation says advertising changed a 30,000 ton surplus on hand in 1914, to a present day demand that it is un- able to meet. PuYALLUP, Wash. — Orders have been booked Itere by the county agent of Grays Harbor county for lolj,000 logan- berry bushes, delivery to be made in time for spring planting. Receipts from the national forests of the United States for l'J19 were $783,- 484.79 more than in the previous year, the largest gain ever made in any like period. Receipts from timber, however, declined $93,549.40. "Blackboy Tree of Australia." . A peculiar product of the vegetable world is what is known as the "black- boy" tree which flourishes in the state af Western Australia, according to the Canadian department of trade and com- merce. It is, in fact, a species of the grass tree, and grows to a normal height of seven to 10 feet, and is found to be useful for a variety of purposes. Until recently no attempt has been made to utilize the tree commercially, but a company has now been formed to work and market its by-products. The establishment consists of 19 sets of retorts and furnaces, condensers, re- ceiving tanks, etc., and. can deal with 100 tons of gum and other material derived from the tree. The company at present employs about 20 men, be- sides cutters, and among other things being produced are tars (free from harmful acids), tarpaulin dressings, rope tar and sanitary tar, lacquers (such as Japan black), steam and refri- gerating pipe lagging, paint for iron- work that requires stoving at high tem- perature, stains and paints, pitches for marine insulating, phenol, benzol, and alcohols, coke, potash, and pryogeneous acid. The production of dyes, perfumes, and formalin, and various kinds of var- nishes is also planned. The formation of this company is the outcome of experiments made by the late Henry Lowley, the city analyst of Perth, who deviseil the methods of extracting and treating the gum, pith, and fibre of the tree. Ibolinm S* Hardy Privet ^^«#V^^^«^^^^rf^^''^<^P^^<^<<^<'Vs^i^^'^'^>^>^^^^^>^ DWELLE-KAISER »> 251 Elm St, BUITALO. N. y. 1920. The American Florist. 343 n n n D THE CUSTOMERS' a INTEREST FIRST (-, ThiR is the basis of the Kroeschell standard. And this principle makes _ the Kroeschell policy the most liberal of all the Greenhouse Boiler business NOT CAST IRON aHDHnBDvaa THE KROESCHELL POLICY We make every kind of boiler, but it is our policy to supply only the type of boiler best suited for the conditions. You get the highest boiler value. D A KROESCHELL is the key to fuel econotnv. D Kroeschell Bros. CcnmcfGr DBaaaBDBDiD a a rreer's Peerlessi Glazing Points For Creenbouses Drive easy ud tnie« becaose both bevels are on the lame tide. Can't twist and biealc tbe class Id drivioe. Calvaa* ■zed and vill not lusu No Hshls or lefts. The Peetless Clazioe Point ll patented. Noothets like^ It. Order from your deaJe^ or direct from lu. lOOO.'Oc. postpaid. I Samples free. HENKTA. DRCEB.I 114 Cbestsnt 8trMt>s fblUdelphlK. Mention the American Florist when writing $7.00 1,000 Letterheads 1,000 Envelopes Bond Stock— Send cash with order. No «ampies sent. All work is guaranteed. Proofs furnished of work before printintr. so that any chanf^ei necessary may be made. GORHAM PRINTERY. INC. 548 Bonth Dearborn Street, OHIOAOO, nx. We Print Everything Afenfion the Amencan Florist when writing Wired Toothpicks 10,000, 12.60; 60,000, $11.00. Kaoufaotnnd bj W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Bample Free. For Sale by Dealers. CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO! MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. > Glass Cloth A transparent waterproof fabric as efQclent as glass for hotbeds, cold frames, etc. Per sq. yd., 40c; 25 yds. at 39%c; 50 yds. at 39c; 100 yds. at 3Sf.^c. Let os figure on your larger orders. For parcel post add 3c per yd. to above prices. Try It out now and be convinced. TURN£R BROS., Bladen, Neb. For everlasting satisfaction in SaSh Operating DevlCC use the •ADVANCE" This machine has a universal reputation of being the strongest and neatest on the market, so whv not be among the satisfied customers of ADVANCE MATERIALS? Our Catalogue contains some very interesting information on how we can operate the sash and also how we can reduce your repair work to a very small item. Write to us today for our latest catalogue. ADVANCE CO., Richmond, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing £iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiuiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiinniiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiriii iiitiuriiiiiii iiiMiiiiniiiiniimiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiimiiiUDiiiiiiiiirniiiimiiiiii)imiiiininiuiuiP| I In the Erection of I FOLEY GREENHOUSES I Only the Best of Material Is Used. i in designing your house, we always consider the use for which the house I is intended — thereby assuring you of proper design and bench arrange- I ment— not forgetting the importance of an efficient heating system. [ THE FOLEY GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. I Designer BuUders Heating Engineers Main Office anil Factory 3100 S. Spanlding Ave. Chicago, 111. DownlowB Office Suie-Lake BIdg. riiiiiiiiiiii iiihinmiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiii'i im iiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMimiiiiuimiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iMiininiimimuj John C. Moninger Co. GREENHOUSES Designers - Manufacturers - Builders. We sell the complete house or any part. 9C8 Slaclchawk St., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER, 123 ^V. 25th St., MEW 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 Bailey's New Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture SIX SPLENDID VOLUMES Price. $6.00 Per Volume AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 8. Dearborn St.. CHICAOO. tU.. Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbary's Carnation Staples. "They are indispensable to the careful florist. In- crease the value at least 50%." Fifth Ave. Floral Co. 1000, 3Sc: 3000 for $1.00, postpiid I. L. Pillsbury, Galesbnrg, Dl. 344 The American Florist. Feb. 28, Index to Advertisers. Advaoce Co 34.^ Alexander J K 332 Allen J K 319 Alpha Floral Co 323 AmericanBulb C-).I 330 American Green- house Mfg I o IV AmIingECCo 315 Anderson S A 323 Ansermueller G H Co 317 Aphine M(g Co 341 Aphrodite Co 320 Astoria Florist 322 Avenue Floral Co... 324 Baer Julius 323 Barnard WW Co... 328 Barnes W J 323 Bassett& Washburn. 308 Baumer Aug 325 Baur Window Glass Co IV Bayersdorfer H&Co. 317 Begerow's 322 Berger Bros 3'fi Berning HG 31f; Blackistone Inc 325 Bodger] & Sons Co. 327 Bolgiano J & Son... 327 Bramley&Son 325 Braslan S^ed Grow- ers Co 326 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 322 Brenner Edward 319 Broadway Florist. ..323 Brown A J Seed Co.. 326 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 330 Bruns H N 335 Bryan AlonzoJ .335 Buckbee H W 324 BudlongCo J A 313 Bunyard 320 Burpee W A Co 3>1 Byer Bros .332 California Florists.. .323 Tazan A B 320 Central Floral Co . ..325 Central Refrigerator & EquiDmentCo..315 Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co 344 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 319 Clark E B Seed Co.. 328 Clarke'sSonsD 321 Clay&Son 344 Clipper Lawn Mower Co Mi Coan J J 319 Conard & Jones Co. .3'6 Cooke Geo H 325 Cowee W J 343 Coy HC Seed Co..... '23 Craig Robt Co .333 Dammann F 3?l Danker Fred A 324 DardsChas 321 Dietsch A & Co.... IV Dominion Floral Co..'22 Dorner F&Sons Co.332 DreerH A „■• 3.31342 343 Duluth Floral Co. ..324 Duolop John H ....322 Dwelle-Kaiser Co. ..342 Ehle Charles 321 EdwardsFoId'gBox.343 Elm City NursCo....3'6 Erne&Co 314 Evans A W B 322 Excell Laboratories. I'l Evres HG 32i Fallon Florist 320 Fenrich JosS 318 Fleischman 323 Florist Specialty Co. 342 Foerster Co Joseph. 310 Foley Greenhouse „MfgCo 343 Ford M C 319 Ford William P... 319 Fox J M & Son Inc.. 323 Frauenfelder C 320 Freeman Mrs J B .. 3.'3 FreyC H 3'0 Frey &Frey 324 Friedman .325 Fromeot HE 319 Futterman Bros 318 Galvin Thos F 320 Gasser J M Co 322 Giblin & Co Il' Gnatt Ove Co The... 306 Godineau R& M....32'! Goldstein 1 311 GorhamPrinteryTnc.343 Grakelow Chas H...322 GrandRapids FloCo.320 Grimm & Gorly 320 Gude Bros 321 Habermehl'sSons JJ 324 Hammond's Paint & Slug Shot Works.. 344 Hardesty & Co 323 Harri8on'8Nurseries.336 Harris Wm K 3.33 Hart George B 319 Hart Henry 322 Haven Seed Co The. 328 HeinlJohnG & Son. 324 Henderson A&Co... I 307 331 Henderson Lewis 322 Henry Co The John. 314 Henshaw Floral Co. 319 Hent7 &Nnsh 318 Hero Pipeless Fur- nace Co 341 Herr Albert M 3.33 Hess & Swoboda 322 Hession 323 Hews & Co AH. ..341 Hill D Nursery Co, 336 Hogewoning&Sons .'35 Hollywood Gardens. 322 Holm & Olson .322 Holton&HunkelCo 317 Hort Trade Journal. .341 Hurfl Edgar F .330 Hurst &Son 328 Ickes-BraunMill Co IV Idlewild Greenh8....325 Jackson & Perkins Co 3'6 Jahn Hugo 322 Joy Floral Co 321 Kahler Pottery Co.. 342 KastingW F Co.. I 333 KellerPott'yroGeo.342 KellerSonsJ B 323 Kelway & Son' .328 Kennicott Bros Co. 308 Kervan Co The 319 KessIerWm 3l9 Kottmiller A 320 Kroeschell Bros Co. .343 Kruchtenjohn 315 Kuhl Geo A 3.32 Lager & Hurrpll 3'6 LandrethSeed Co... 327 Lang Flo & NursCo..324 Lange A 321 Lawrence F V 334 Lecakes r & Co 318 LigpitC U 332 Lindley Flower Box Co 306 Littlefield Florist.. ..'74 Longren A F 3.32 Louise FlowerShop 323 McCallum Co 317 McTlunie Geo G... .'21 McGillRC&Co....328 McHutchTson& Co.. .328 Mackie William 319 Malandre Bros 325 Mangel 325 Matthews theFlo'st .320 Matthewson J E .324 MeconiPaul 319 Metaire Ridge Nurs 320 Meyer John C Florist Thread Works. ...314 Michell HenryFCo...330 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 315 Millang Joseph k. .318 Miller Floral Co .....324 Miller & Musser... 315 Moninger J C Co.... 343 Morse CC& Co 327 Murray Samuel 325 Nat'l Florists' Board ofTrade IV Neidinger JosG Co. 317 Newell A 324 N V Tut Flower Ex.319 NY Floral Co .325 Niessen Leo Co 316 OeehsMn Ernest 332 Oriental Goldfish & Supply Co 314 Papadem J G Co.... 320 GREENHOUSE BB8T BBjLirDS SHARP, PARTRIDOB A OO. ■aes LVHBE» ST. OHIOAGO. UX. Park Floral Co 323 Peacock E R Co . . . .327 Pearson E W 323 PedrickG R& Son,. 328 Penn the Florist 325 PetersS Reed Potty. 341 Philips Bros 320 Pierce F O Co IV Pierson F R Co I Pierson A N(Inc) I Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 326 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 32? Pillsbury I L 343 Pittsb'rghCutFloCo.306 Podesta &Baldocchi.325 Poehlmann Bros Co. II Pollworth C C Co. ..317 Polykranas GeoJ ...319 Potter Floral Co.... 324 Pressing Seed Co WC 326 Proto-Feed & Guano Co 344 Pulverized Manure CoThe 341 Pyfer A T & Co 311 Raedlein Basket Co. 315 Randall A L Co .. 304 305 315 Randall'sFlo Shop.. 325 Randolph & Mc- Clements 324 Rawlings Elmer ....332 Ready Reference 337 Reed& Keller 343 Regan Ptg House ...344 Reid Edw 316 Reinberg Geo 315 Reinberg Peter 309 Rice Bros ....317 Rice Jerome B Seed Co 327 RobinsonJCSeedCo .331 Rock WmL Flo Co. .320 RodgersJ W 323 Rohnert Waldo 328 Rosaia Bros 320 Rosery Floral Co ...325 Routzahn Seed Co. .330 Rusch G& Co 317 SaakeO C 325 SalzerSeedCo Jno.\ .325 Sceery Edw 323 Schiller the Florist.. 323 Schillo A LumCo...lV Schlatter W& Son.. 344 SchlingMax 325 Schmidt Chas L 325 Segers Bros Ltd .. .335 Shaffer Geo C 325 Sharp Partndge&Co. 344 Sheppard H W 325 1 * heridan Grhs Co . . .321 Sheridan Waller F..3I9 Siebrecht George C..319 Simon &Son I N....328 Situations & Wants. 303 SkidelskySS&Co.... I Smith A W & Co.... 322 Smith & Co ED.. .333 Smith & Fetters Co 321 Smith Henry 324 Speelman uj &Sons.331 Storrs & Harrison. ..334 StumppG E M 322 Thorburn JM & Co. 331 Tenner O A & L A. .310 Totty Chas H 333 Traendly& Schenck.319 Traveling Wholesale Florist 318 Trepel Joseph 323 Turner Bros 343 United Cut Flo Co.. 319 Van Meeuven & Tegelaar 332 333 Vaughan A L Co ...311 Vaughan's Seed Store i 1304329 ■ Vick'sSons Jas 330 Vincent R Jr & Sons Co I Walker F Co 321 WeberFH 324 Weiland & Risch...315 Weir James 324 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 327 Wietor Bros 3IU Williams Mrs E A... 325 Winterson Co EF...314 Wittbold GCo 321 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson.323 Wonder Plant Irrigator Co 314 Woodruff SD& Sons. 328 Yokohama Nurs Co. 327 Young A L&C0....318 Young John & Co. ..319 Zech & Mann. ..312 315 Magic Fertilizers "FOR THE FLORIST" Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co. 809 Exchanee Atc, U. S. Yards, CUcaaro '^Master Soil Builders" Send for prices on Master Brand vine and Plant Manure— eventually you will use it. Why not now? Tlie Proto-Feed fi Guano Co. 4121 S. La Salle St., CHICAGO The Regan Printing Doase I^ARGB BVNS OF CATALOGUES OUR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES 523 Plymouth Ct., Chicago No loss if you mend your split carnations with Superior Carnation STAPLES 3.50 per 1000; 3,000 for J1. 00. Postpaid. Wm. Schlatter k Son Before :iUlef 422 Main Street, Springfield, Mass. -SLUG SHOT- Used from Ocean to Ocean for 35 Years Sold by Seed Dealers of America Saves Cuiranta, Potatoes, Cabbage, Melons, Flowers, Trees and Shrubs from Insects. Put up in popular packages at popular prices. Write for free pamphlet on Bugs and Blishta, eto., to B. HAMMOND, Beacon. New York. Mention the American Florist when writing liiiiiiiiiiuililiiliiliilliiiiiliiiiiiililillliiiiMiiiliiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinlllllltiiiimiiHiiiuiuiiiiiMiniiiiiiiiiiiiiHilimuiiiiuuiuiui THE CLIPPER There are three thing;: that destroy your lawns— Dandelions, Buck Plain- tain and Crab Grass. In one season the Clipper will drive thero all out. Your dealer should have them— if he has not, drop us a line and we wilt send circulars and prices- | JSj^ CLIPPER LAWN MOWER CO., Dixon, 111. I '^i'^ ■iiiniiiitriniiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiriiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiMiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiitiiiiitiiiiiiiiitiniiiiiiiiiiiitiiriiiiititiMiriiritriniiiinriiiiiiiiiS Mention the American Florist when writino THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS. MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND Mention the American Florist when writino imerica is "the Praw of the Wessel; there may be mare comfort Hmidships, but we are the £rst to touob Unknown Seas." Vol. UV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MARCH 6, 1920. No. 1657 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885 I'opyriKht 1920 by AmcriiMii Florist Company. Kntered as Second Class Mutter Nov. 11. 1891 at the Post Otlice iit Chicago. Illinois, under act of March 3, lt79. PUBI-ISUED EVKRT SATURDAY BY AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Re^stered Cable Address : Anteflo, Chicago. Sabscription. Vnited States and Mexico. $1 .50 a year: Canada. $2.00; Miiropr and Countries in Postal Union. 82.50. VoUnnes Half Yearly P>oni Aiigusf 3, 1901. Single Copies. 10 cents. .\ddressal1 correspondence, subscriptions. etc., American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago SOCIETY OP AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Opfickbs — A. L JIiLLEB. Jamaica. N. Y., President; F. C. \V. Brows, Cleveland, O., Vice- President; John Young, 1170 Broadway, New York, Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treas. The thirty-sixth annual convention will be h eld at Cleveland, C, August 17-19. 1920. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY. ' J( ex t annual meeting, Indianapolis, Ind.. Octo- ber, 1920. Officers — Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich., President; Irwin Berterjiann, Indianapolis, Ind., Vice-President; Albert Pochelon, Detroit, Mich.. Secretary; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Next annual convention and exhibition, Waih- Ington, D. C., November 1920. Officers; Thomas W. Head, Lake Forest, 111., President; Z. D. Blackistons, Washington, D. C, Vice-President; C. W. Johnson, 2242 W. 109tb Street. Chicago, Secretary; Chas. H. Tottt, Madison, N. J., Treas. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Wash- ington, D. C, January, 1981. Officers: C. W. Johnson, Chicago, President; D.G.Grillbobtzer. Washington, D. C, Vice-President; A. F. J. Baub, Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indianapolis, Ind., Secretary. t. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Officers — Robert Pylk, West Grove, Pa. President; F. L. Atkins. Rutherford, N.J., Vice President; E. A. White, Cornell University Ithaca, N,Y., Secretary; Harry O. May, Summit N. J., Treasurer. AMERICAN S^VEET PEA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass., July 10-11,1920. OpricBRS-G. W. Kerb. Doyiestown, Pa., President; Wm. Gray, Bellevue Rd.. Newport, R. I.. Secretary. ii]aiiiiiiaiiniiiiintiBiniiwiaiiiBiiBii«iiB>iiaiiwiiwinuB>iBiiauniiiiiitiaiiiBiiaiiniiniBiiauiaitniinijiiiiniMiiaiiauia]iauHiiiuBiiia[i]a= SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. \ I BiwiivnwiiiiiiBiiiiiiainiiiiBiiaiiiBiiBiiainiiBnamBiiiiiTBiirBiiBrianiBnBiwtiiBtHfiiifiBiiiiiiiiiniwiiBiiaiiiBiiniiaiiniiBiniiiBiiaiJaiuiiifl Sweet Peas From Cuttings. New sweet pea varieties being al- ways expensive and not always seeding freely, multiplication by cutting may be made to increase the production from a certain amount of seed four or fiver fold. First of all, the mother plants must b'e grown short and stocky, for cuttings from weak plants would be worthless. When the plants are four to five inches high and have five to six joints, make the cuttings with a good pair of scissors, just above the third joint. Scissors are better than a knife, on account of the fibrous stems, which, resisting the knife, are apt to tear or pull the roots. Remove the leaves from the cutting, except the upper two, and pot in sand in thumb- pots, taking care to place them near the edge. Water before and after pot- ting and cover with glass; wipe the glass now and then, to remove super- fluous moisture, and shade if too hot, though the cuttings like the light. They will be rooted in two or three weeks, when the glass may be removed, and a week later they mayf be repotted and treated the same as seedlings, well cared for, and will bloom and give the same results about the same time. Marguerites. As the warm days of spring ap- proach, the marguerite plants will bloom profusely and those in pots will have, to a gi'eat extent, exhausted the plant food in the soil, so to keep up the size of the flower and length of stem watering with liquid manure will be necessary. Liquid cow manure can be safely used in frequent waterings with no danger of any injury if the plants are in a healthy condition. The flowers should be cut daily and placed in water; they will keep much longer than if allowed to remain on the plants, where they quickly fade if not picked when the warm spring days come on. This should be prevented, for it not only gives the plant an untidy appear- ance but takes the strength of the plants and the following flowers are often much shorter in stem. A few well bloomed plants are very decora- tive at Easter, especially in churches, where they make a splendid showing. Propagation for next year's stock should now be carried on; the cuttings root easily and there are plenty to be obtained at this time. As soon as rooted they should be grown on in good soil, and to secure the best results an- other year given the best culture. Easter Lilies. The one importanr crop to the plantsman at this time is the lilies for Easter, for they must be properly timed to be at their best on that date. Easter this year comes April 4, and most growers like to see buds on their plants six weeks before that time. If the buds are not showing, the tem- perature will have to be increased to 70° at night. This will do the plants no harm if they have good sunlight during the day and are given all the ventilation possible, but the ventila- tors should not be opened unless the sun is shining and the thermometer at least at the same degrees as the night temperature, and avoid all draughts possible, for the plants grown so warm are very tender. It is next to impossible to bring a lot of lilies in all together, so it is better to grow them so the slowest ones will be in on time, and move those that are more advanced into a cooler house and re- tard them, but this should not be done until the buds are nearly full grown. A lily retarded when the buds are forming is very difficult to start into active growth again, but after the first buds begin to turn white the plants 346 The American Florist. Mar. 6, can be moved into a house of nO" or lower and they come on slowlv and will be of better quality than " those grown warmer. The plants should be all tied to a neat stake as soon as the buds form, if not already done, for the buds add considerable weight to the top of the stems and they bend over very quickly. When the" buds form, if the plants are pot bound, a water- ing of liquid manure will increase the size and substance of the flower. It will be a continued fight against aphis from this time on, and fumigation or spraying with nicotine will have to be regularly and continually practiced to bring the plants into bloom in the best condition. Mls^nonettc. The grower will always find some plants in his beds of mignonette that produce exceptionally large spikes of bloom; the plants are more vigorous in foliage or the blooms of better form, and these spikes that show special characteristics should be selected and the seed saved, and in this way the grower can procure a strain which, after two or three years' selection, will be far ahead of any seed he can buy. Thjs seed should, however, be saved before the bees and otlier insects are flying around and attracted to the houses, for they will cross-fertilize the flowers with undesirable strains. The seeds of mignonette do not ripen all at once, and as the pod remains open the ripfi seed falls out and is lost, so special preparation must be made to receive it. Select the spikes that are to be saved for seed and tie them to strong stakes and mark them. The flowers should then be cross-fertilized by rubbing a camel's hair brush up and down the flowers. This should be done every bright day, so as to se- cure a thorough pollination. To catch and hold the seed, take a piece of heavy brown paper and roll it into a cone shape, and after winding a piece of cotton around the stem and stake below the flowers tie the small end of the cone-shaped paper around the cot- ton, the paper spreading upwards so as to catch all the seeds that drop out of the seed pods. This can remain until all the seed has ripened, and as the spike grows, the cross-fertilization con- tinues, but care should be taken that no water gets into the paper to wet the cotton, and the seed must be gathered before the days become so warm that insects and bees are in the houses. Violets. With the approach of spring tlio vio- let plants grow rapidly and tiuantities of runners will spring from the old stools and propagation of the runners at this time will save much time and room later in the season wlien the spring stock is insistently demanding space, and much better plants ai-e pro- curable from cuttings taken now than from divisions in May. when the days are often warm and the plants more or less exhausted. And if the young stock Is procured now the old plants can be thrown out as soon as through blooming, securing available room at once. These runners or laterals root easily at this time in a proi)agating bench or can be taken off with a few small roots and either potted or placed in flats and will take but little room, and as early as possible placed in a cold frame. Treated in this manner, splendid stock may be obtained for planting out early, either in the field or in the houses, and with good strong stock to start with much better results are sure to be attained than by being obliged to plant small, weak stock later in the year. As the warm days approach the houses will need to be shaded, for the sun bleaches the flow- ers, and a watering of liquid manure will greatly assist in maintaining the size of the blooms and also keeping up the color. Lily Prospects. There will be a fair supply of Lilium gigauteum for the Philadelphia, Pa., market if all those now under cultiva- tion arrive on time. They were planted for the most part in early December, and the various stocks show first class condition, being exceptionally vigorous and free from disease. They appear to be forming or are well set with a good quantity of buds. Most of the stock is the standard size, 7 to 9, while Alfi-ed M. Campbell is forcing 10 to 11 as he believes the strength and vigor of the larger size gives an extraj quan- tity and quality of flowers that war- rant the increased price of the bulbs. About 10 per cent of the stock will be grown for cut flowers, the balance finished in single or made up plants for the Easter market. Some of the growers are not quite sure as to tlie proportion of stock that will be ready for market. There is always a period of worry and uncer- tainty about this time, and as Easter is early this year, much will depend on the weather. The rule is that it takes at least six weeks after the buds can be counted, to get them ready, and the date of delivery is not Easter, April 4, which many include, but Palm Sunday, a week earlier. At the price which lilies are likely to bring this year, it will be best to have the buds well advanced, as 2j cents or more per, for green nubbins one-inch in length, will be likely to bring violent protests. In the Chicago territory, lilies for Easter are looking well and promise from three to five blooms per bulb, August Poehlmann, of the Poehlmauu Bros. Co., says his firm is growing about the same quantity as in pre- vious years, and other growers ap- pear to be similarly situated in the matter of supply. THE RETAIL TRADE Conaucted by Robt. Klft, Philn., Pa. Next Week in the Flower Shop. At last, the long hoped for period has arrived. One sunny day follows another, and there are flowers enough to fill all orders, with some to spare. The most important thing, at this time is to carry a good stock and feature the plentiful items, such as sweet peas, violets, calendulas, daffo- dils, tulips, et«. Small vase or tumbler baskets are most useful in showing these shorter stemmed flowers to ad- vantage. A half dozen or more bunches of sweet peas are often jammed in a jar, much to their detriment, while they add nothing in decorative effect. Arranged a bunch to a basket, with a little green, there is at once an artistic effect that attracts attention. Each spray stands out in its graceful form and coloring, while the flowers in the six baskets, as compared to the one crowded jar, are very much more at- tractive and salable. There is an art in the display of all kinds of goods that has much to do with their sale. The tailor spreads out his cloth to show the patterns and their colors to the best advantage. The haberdasher arranges his various gents' furnishings with the greatest care, many with the most expensive window fixtures, and so feature the novelties that they are sure to attract attention. In many other lines, everything possi- ble is done to show articles off and present them in the most attracive manner. Even the newspapers have trained men whose business, is to write alluring headlines, and so feature the various news columns that they will not be overlooked. '■ It should from this time forward be tlie business of the whole trade, and particularly the retailer, to keep the public posted by displays, store litera- ture and advertisements, that flowers are plentiful — and prices moderate. This can be greatly helped by a good showing of flowering plants, which are now available in considerable variety. Primula obconica are seen at their best, cinerarias are fine, and still a few cy- clamens and heathers are choice stock. There are azaleas and genistas, tulips, daffodils and hyacinths in single pots SHAMROCKS GALORE, S5,0C0 PLANTS. Individual Puts on Pedestal. Grown by Wm. K. Harris, Philadelphia, Pa. 1920. The American Florist. 347 an J piinN, ;iJl of which, when di-coratfd, rauku a flno di.sphiy and Rive an al- moKphere of spriiiK that is a decided Incentive to the sale of the stock. The difference Ix-twecn a pood, active business and one that jnst diass alonK, is very marked. In every case, the credit or discredit lies with the man- agement. Willi the successful man. "now is the time," no waiting until llorist supply houses always have sorae- thhiK in the way of novelties to offer, while the frrowers' stocks of shamrocks can be relied on. and planted into receptacles that properly displayed meet with a ready sale. As sweet peas are now so plentiful. a hunch of choice stock in a cornuco- pia paper or small box. sent as a "Breath of Spring" to some of the best VB fv^* l'.*flB H^ mi ^5^J^!^^ ^VM« &'.«- .^. „ .^9 ^^K^^^^^ ■^.-^^^ >:'-■- ■■> .^.-^^^-'^ .:•>', '6^-r > ■>'- ^^v*'** . ■■ • ■ -a % . ^ -« - TAUSENDSCHON ROSES Photographed at Wm. K. Harris', WELL SET WITH BUDS, Philadelphia, Pa., February 28, 1920. tomorrow or next week. Get every- thing possible out of it today because if not utilized, it will be only a lost opportunity by tomorrow. Boxes of spring flowers can be fea- tured to good advantage at this time. A dozen daffodils, a spray or two of pussy willow, and a bunch of pansies, will arrange prettily. A bunch of sweet peas adds variety for a box a trifle more expensive. Window displays are now in order, .such as a number of, small vase tjaskets of sweet peas, of daffodils or calendulas, each basket of a shade in blue, green, yellow or or- ange, as will best contrast or blend with the flowers used. Pink sweet peas or short pink roses look best in light blue baskets, the daffodils in light green, and the calendulas in bronze or orange tints. Two colopixor duo-tone shades are better than all of one. A little knot of fibre, silk or chiffon rib- bon at the handle is a great help. Dis- plays such as these are sure to attract attention, and in stores in the crowded shopping dLstricts, move off quickly. Preparations for the busy days ahead, incident to Easter week, should now occupy every spare moment. A large grower of Easter plants stated recently, that with the exception of certain buyers, very few storekeeiiers began placing their orders until two weeks before the event. It is a great mistake to leave the purchasing of tliis important stock until such a late day. Scarce and choice lines of plants are only to be looked at by that time, when two weeks before they were open to purchase. There is so much to do the last two weeks, each day bringinfj its increased pressure, that everything pos- sible, particularly the ordering- of stock, while it is available, should be attended to at once. St. Patrick's dai', is the great Irish holiday, an event that should be planned for. While of no great mo- ment as a flower day, yet it gives an opportunity to feature flowers In con- nection with a celebration that is given considerable newspaper comment. The customers, will bring splendid returns. Such attention is appreciated, and the expense can well be charged to pub- licity. Do not forget the birthday anniver- saries. This feature of the business has great possiljilities. It should be kept to the front all the time. St. Patrick's Day. This holiday in memory of the patron saint of the Emerald Isle cele- brated March 17, comes in the middle of Lent, the dull social season. While the celebration creates no extra demand for flowers, it presents an op- portunity to make an attractive win- dow decoration in keeping with, the sentiment of the day, a subject which is always well played up by the news- papers. Stationers always present something novel in cards or souveniers. as do also the confectioners in their line of sweets. Hibernian societies and other Irish associations have din- ners in the evening, at which the deco- rations are sometimes quite elaborate. A number of the trade grow shaJB' rocks in pots and shamrock shaped pans especially for this occasion with which considerable business is done in , stores who carry enough of this stock to feature it. The largest grower of shamrocks in this country Is Wm. K. Harris, Philadelphia, Pa., who handles over 70,000 two-inch pots annually. These are grown for a large department store, which presents each customer at the store for a few days l>efore the 17th with a pot of shamrock. There has been much discussion as to the name of the real shamrock. The solu- tion is easy; it is shamrock in Ireland, , and clover in America, the dwarf, small-leaved white clover. A pot of this bright, fresh green shamrock is a treasured possession on St. Patrick's day, particularly to those who were born in Ireland, and they . are very good stock to carry and fea- ture all the week before the event Each little pot should be covered with green crepe paper, and can have as an addition, a small Irish flag, which come in miniature sizes. All sorts of odd conceits are made up; one which, lias been found to be a good seller is . a good-sized potato, hollowed out on the side at one end, in which is planted a small shamrock. A band of narrow green ribbon around the cen- ter, tied with a bow, makes a color finish. A box of the size to hold one of these so that it can be delivered or mailed to a distance safely, gives it an added value that makes it attrac-- five to many. Miniature wheel barrows and hods, the appliances of the Irish laborer, are filled with shamrock, as are clay pipe^. All of these are tied with narrow green ribbon. Miniature gilt harps,' with a small receptacle at the base> filled with shamrocks, are very pretty- and more symbolical than the tools. But as these are all made up to seUj they work in together, and if well dis- played, will attract attention and a ready sale. Greened flowers, principally carna- tions, were at one time quite a novelty, and sent the n.arket price of white varieties up two to three times, as these alone would take the color perfectly. Nearly all white flowers can be greened by placing their stems for a few hours in a jar of water, colored with green dye. LILIUM GIGANTEUM AT WM. K HARRIS', PHILADELPHIA, PA. Pots on Pedestals Show Size. Photo Taken February 28, 1930. S48 The American Florist Mar. 6, All flowering- plants can be featured to be in keeping with the day and answer as appropriate gifts by a little decoration of green chiffon or ribbon and the addition of an Irish flag or two. Quite a display can be made with plants touched in this way for a day or two, which decoration can be re- tnoved the day after if the plants are not sold. Storekeepers are often heard to say of Paddy's day business : "It does not amount to anything with me," and when asked, "Well, do you stock up for it?" "No, what's the use," and, of course, the result is no interest cre- ated, and no sales. Letting such opportunities go by shows lack of enterprise. The hustler grasps at every such event and plays it, not so much for the gain, as for the attention or publicity he can get out of it. A feature for the window is a good sized harp, the frame made of wTapped leucothoe leaflets or leaves of the leucothoe sprays. These can be used green, or after being made up, given a coat of gilt. Miniature green electric lights, studded rather closely, and outlining the frame, make this a very striking- and conspicuous window ornament. Corsages of Killamey roses, tied -with green chiffon, and a minia- ture Irish flag, are appropriate for the day. Attractive Windows. Successful, wide-awake retailers val- ue the pubUcity gained by their well arranged and frequently changed win- dows as the greatest factor in hold- mg the old and creating new business Almost invariably, customers who are calling to give an order or make a purchase, stop to take a look in the window before they enter, some be- cause they enjoy the beauUful deco- raUve effect that is always on view ajad which is sure to be different from that of the week before, and others, to see If the plants or arranged flowers on display will help them to a decision as to just what they want. The florist's window should be. from one year's end to the other, a series of well planned, seasonable and effective decorations, examples of his skiU, and at the same time, featuring the stocks tn which he desires to interest Uie tmblie. Their effectiveness, as is the test of good advertising, is in their pulling power. Do they help to sell flowers? Is there seen to be an extra demand for articles folloiving their display in the window? If not, why not? Last week's results were fine, but somehow the display now in, while apparently just as showy and com- plete, fails to move the stock. There is a medium between failure and suc- cess that is hard to determine. It i.s so in many lines of business. Certain songs, of which mnch is expected, do not take. It is the same -with books, and Is seen in expensive settings on the stage. Generally speaking they are not quite good enough, lacking the originality or finish that gives them the necessary punch to put them across. Every decoration, however plain or simple, should have a theme or an ob- ject. It may be only a study in pink, which in the various shades, can in their arrangement from the darkest to the lightest tones, be made very strik- ing. This, as well as every decoration, should have its explanatory card or cards. There is something almost compelling about an attractively writ- ten window card. One feels as if they must stop and see what it says. The most simple, those that tell their story in the fewest words, are the best. Recently, a -window display con- sisted of a vase of each variety of roses then in the market. These were nicely placed, but the throngs on the street passed them by almost without notice. Cards on which was written the name of each variety, were to have been placed on each vase. These were mis- laid for a time, and an hour later set in place. Immediately, a crowd col- lected before the window, all reading the names. This continued until the closing hour. People are Uke sheep; one follows another in much that they do. If one stops to look, another won- ders what he sees of interest, and these two soon attract two more, and so on. A good idea is "Flower Values," the window to be filled with a vase of every kind of flower in stock. Kach vase bears a small card with the price per bunch or dozen. This wiU make an attractive display, and show that flowers are not as expensive as many suppose them to be. The large card marked, "F'lower Values," should oc- cupy a central position. Anniversaries is another good subject in which a number of more or less elab- orate arrangements from corsages and small vase baskets, up to a vase or basket of choice roses or other flowers, included in which can be a line of vari- ous sized flowering or foliage plants. Each item should have a card. A filled wooden receptacle is marked, "For the wooden wedding," the tin utensil. "For the tin wedding." One basket is in- scribed, "Sister's Mother's;" a choice blooming plant, "Mothers birthday;" a basket, all yellow, is for the "Golden Wedding;" a handsome corsage bears a card, "for Her birthday.' Such a display will be favorably commented on, and found productive of good re- sults. The picture frame is a striking nov- elty for the window after the store is closed. A gilt frame, with rather a wide moulding, mounted on a low easel, over which and attached to the top, is a concealed electric globe, which lights up the flower picture. A vase or basket, which arranged with velvet background of a shade to get the best color effect, is sure to be noticed and spoken about to others. Well lighted, this stands out brilliantly in the dark- ened window and can be readily dis- tinguished, even across the street. Shower effects, in which the whole window space is hung with srnsiU bas- kets of short stemmed flowers, are very striking, and particularly when a spe- cial in sweet peas, pompon chrysan- themums, pansies, etc., is on. The above are just a few suggestions of tie many that will occur to the man who is planning out seasonable deco- rations. When worked out on paper, and the list of the various articles re- quired is on hand, it takes but a short time to complete the work. Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. INTERNATIONAL CLEARING H0U6K. To Canadian and American F. T. D. Members : To facilitate, encourage and develop a closer relationship and a larger volume of international F. T. D. busi- ness, this office has decided to broad- en out and establish an international clearing house, whereby to save our members the unnecessary exchange rate that is forced upon our Canadian brothers. The F. T. D. office has decided to establish a bank account on the Ca- nadian side, as well as an account on this side, to mail checks owred by American F. T. ID. A. members to Ca- nadian members from the Canadian bank, and Canadian bills due Ameri- can members -svill receive American checks from the F. T. D. A. office. Therefore, if you have any bills due Canadian members, send them to this office with your check to cover. This will be deposited in the American bank, and a check to cover your biH issued from the Canadian bank, and likewise -with the Canadian bills, their checks deposited in the Canadian bank, and a check issued from the P. T. D. A. office instead. Remember, that with co-operation we can do a great deal of good. Tours for more F. T. D. A. co-op- eration, r .^-.^^^^g^ W!^-l^i^^^^^m0!!IIK^ffU "^^M^ ^^^ %^^ ^ MARGUERITE IN POT. 1920. The American Florist. 349 CHRYSANTHEMUMS Plants for the Coming; Season. The arrival of tbe 1!I120 ohrysnntho- mum catalogues, reminds us tlint it ia time to give our attention to Hecuring the stock for another season's planting. A good list of novelties, both the large flowered and the pompons, as well as some very fine single varieties, are being introduced this year. A large majority of these new introductions have the endorsement of the examining committees, by having been awarded the Chrysanthemum Society of Amer- ica certificate, some of them receiving very high scores. This en('orsement shows that the committees consider the varieties worth while novelties, and worthy of the growers' attention. The price of these new chrysanthe- mums may seem rather high, but to allow the originator to be repaid for his labors, and considering the cost of producing seedlings, the price is very reasonable, and unlike roses and carna- tions, plants of chrysanthemums pur- chased up to the end of March, can be propagated and the stock increased, so that when it is time for benching in June, or later, there will be enough young plants on hand to lower the actual cost to very little above that of standard varieties. A' good plan to follow to increase the stock of new introductions, or any scarce variety of chj-y,santhemum, is set apart a section of one of the front benches In a carnation house, prepare a medium-rich, light soil, fill up the bench and then when the plants are re- ceived, plant them directly into it. As soon as the roots have taken hJld of the soil, and the plant has lengthened out enough, take oft the top for a cut- ting. After being topped, the plants ■will very soon branch out and also throw out suckers from the bottom. The.se can be taken off and propagated. This can be carried on until early in May when one or two of the top shoots should be left on the plants and tho plants lifted, potted into 3-inch or SVi- inch pots, and grown on for planting in the benches in June. The cutting^ should be taken out of the sand as soon as rooted, potted into 2%-inch pots, and a little extra care given them to push them along so that they will be in good shape for June planting. Cuttings taken from young healthy plants planted in the bench in this manner, come along and grow into vig- orous planting stock much faster than cuttings taken from stools carried over from last year's flowering plants, and some of the earliest rooted onej may need a second shift in the pots to pre- vent them becoming hard before plant- ing time. The important point to con- sider in following this plan of increasing the new stock, is not to allow the cut- tings to accumulate on the plants after they are ready for the sand, but push them along from the start to the time for planting. By the introduction of some fine late varieties, the chrysanthemum season has been extended to well after the Christmas holidays, into January. This gives the grower a better chance to increase his stock of the novelties be- cause the late flowering varieties do not have to be planted into the benches before late in July. The originators have been giving their particular atten- tion to the production of novelties that have some outstanding improvement over the existing standard varieties, either by late or early flowering, or an EASTER LILIES FOR 192). improvement of color, form and stem, and intending purchasers will do well to study closely the novelties being intro- duced this year and add some of them to their stock. It is the same with chrysanthemums as in other lines; the public demands some variation in color and forin over the general run of com- mercial varieties, and it pays to cater to this demand. PREP.VRINO PLANTS FOB PROPAGATING. It is a little early in the season to start the general propagation of the commercial varieties for the season's requirements, but it is none too early to overhaul the stock plants and pre- pare them for the production of cut- tings. First of all. clean up the plants, remo^nng any decayed or diseased leaves, then bring them into the full light so that they will produce sturdy cuttings. Make sure the plants are free from insects, and keep them so by fumigating regularly evej-y week or 10 days. Stock plants of chrysanthemums do not need to be kept very wej; at the roots, but do better when the soil is held moderately dry. and the plants grown cool with liberal ventilation ou every favorable occasion. Commence the first of March to propagate the early varieties intended for benching in May. following them up with the second earlies, aiming to re- serve the last week of the month or the early part of April for propagating the bulk of the stock. The exhibition sorts, or those that have to have a long sea- son of growth to produce their best blooms, can be started at once, but they must be given the closest atten- tion as to their requirements, or early propagation will not bring the results desired. It would take too much space to give in detail a description of the full num- ber of the novelties being ottered this year, but there are some of them that stand out so prominently as to be worthy of special mention. Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian. Mich., as usual. have a strong list of bona-fide novelties in the commercial section. Their De- cember Beauty looks to be one of the best for late. Flowers of this variety were on the Chicago market a few days before Christmas, and sold at a good price. Rose Perfection is another va- riety reported by the C. S. A. commit- tees to be of exceptional merit. Sunray is a fine yellow- that will do well for early October, and Sunbeam, another yellow, is particularly good for Thanks- giving. Smith's Sublime, a fine pink 350 The American Florist. Mar. 6, for early October, should be given a thorough trial by commercial growers. Coming- in at a season when good, clear pinks are scare, it ought to be a win- ner. This firm is also offering a very fine lot of small flowered or button pompons that are very attractive and will well pay for growing. The Chas. H. Totty Company, Madi- son, N. J., features a set of six large varieties that are wonderful. Mrs. J. Leslie Davis, or Pink Turner, will be gixiwn very largely on account of it being a fine pink sport from that won- derful variety, Wm. Turner. Mendon Surprise, a .spurt of one of the best exhibition varieties, is another good one. Mrs. Charles W. Johnson is con- sidered by some the best white chrys- anthemum ever produced. It has all the fine qualities of the best exhibition varieties, and is equally good for com- mercial purposes, being of good color, fine form and splendid stem. The Chas. H. Totty Company is also featuring a fine list of hardy varieties, pompons and singles,. The E. G. Hill Company, Richmond, Ind., also makes a particular feature of the varieties Pink Turner and Mrs. Chas. W. Johnson, and in addition to these two, gives a prominent place to the new Golden Eaton, or Celebration, a fine variety lor Thanksgiving. Rich- mond, a fine yellow for October, is one of the best, if not the very best chrys- anthemum, that the E. G. Hill Com- pany has disseminated. The past year, it did exceptionally well in every sec- tion of the country, and will be grown in greatly increased numbers the com- ing season. As a fine commercial yel- low for October, it is unsurpassed. A. N, Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., are again very strong on pompon va- rieties of exceptional merit, many of them being seedlings of the fine sorts which this firm has disseminated. Their stock of seedling pompon chrys- anthemums is considered one of the best and largest in the country, giving them a good list to select their novelties from. C. W. JOHNSON. Pre-Quarantine Remlniscenses. We a^-e in receipt of the following in- teresting communication from a veteran florist of Predericton, N. B. : "I was intensely interested in reading the discussion of Plant Quarantine No. 37 by prominent members of the trade, published in The Ameducan Florist of September 13; also, what could or would be grown in Canada and the United States in the near future. Per- haps among the smaller growers the azalea will be missed the most. As an old-time gardener, my memory carries me back to a period more than half a century ago, in 1866, when I was em- ployed by a small nnrserjman and florist named Kinghorn. in the vicinity of the Kew Gardens, Richmond, near London, Eng. He was a genius in the production of geraniums, azaleas and a number of other plants. One of Tiis best azaleas was named Kinghornii, while another excellent variety, light in color, was Ivory. If I am not mistaken, one of the most popular pink, single, bedding geraniums, which was im- mensely popular at that time, was Christina, named after one of his daughters. The writer was placed in charge of one house devoted principally to geraniums, verbenas and young bed- ding stock, all in 3-inch pots on a back shelf about two feet from the glass. The stock was about one foot in height, and other employes informed me it was one year old and that about the same number of plants were grown every year, those good enough to name being retained, and the balance used to graft on, largely in house splice grafting. "The seedlings in 3-inch pots were the picture of health, and all growers with experience with azaleas, know how easy it is to produce seed on these plants after blooming. Will not some of your readers give their ideas in this matter of production, so that through their co-operation both the United States and Canada may be relieved from the present unfavorable conditions result- ing from the restrictions. If Mr. King- horn was able to sow seed and produce them as easy as scarlet geraniums, sure- ly the expert growers of the present day can do something better. "At tliat time, and also later, the camellia was the popular flower for fu- nerals, and also for ladies' adornment. The rose, however, with its long stems, is better suited to our climate, but about 40 years ago C. M. Hovey, of Boston, Mass., produced camellias from seed of named varieties, varying from 10 to Ifi feet in height, which produced dozens of flowers in red. white, pink and striped colors, and previous to his death took a large shipment to London, where he disposed of it. He also produced hundreds of azaleas from cuttings. Of course, they develop more rapidly on strong-growing stock. "In conclusion. I have a large Azalea indica alba, whicli comes into bloom about January or February, in a cool house with a temperature of about 4.") degrees. This is very valuable for fu- neral work, and I would not dispose of it for $40. "J. B." Chicago Publicity. Albert Pochelon, well-known secre- tary of the Florists' Telegraph De- livery Association, was the central figure at an enthusiastic and well at- tjended meeting of the Allied Floral Association, held at the Hotel Ran- dolph. Chicago, March 2. in an ex- cellent address on the importance of the co-operation of the various branches of the trade in placing the business on a better and more up-to- date basis. Chairman Astmus intro- duced the speaker, who was warmly received, and Mr. Pochelon told at length, in his own mo.st interesting and instructive style, how the national publicity campaign had helped tele- graph delivery, and how not only the national body, but all local societies and the individuals themselves could help one another in meeting conditions. It was very good of Mr. Pochelon to give any consideration to the possible help derived from outside sources, when everyone well knows that the great growth of the telegraph delivery is due to the hard and constant work of Mr. Pochelon himself. In season and out of season he talked telegraph delivery, and as he well says, it was only when the rough road had been well smoothed down, that the rank and file of the trade would consent to travel on it. The meeting marked the beginning of the assessment plan of the local body for publicity purposes, the grow- ers, wholesalers and retailers combin- ing to contribute varying percentages, accordiug to the value of the plants and flowers bought and sold, March 1 being the opening day. Thanks to the energy of Chairman Asmus and MARGUERITE NICHOLSON'S WHITE 1920. The American Florist. 351 his co-workiTH. larg-e uumbers iu the three lirifs have already joined the movement, ;inul)liclty campaign can be only what the members of our trade make it, and they are far short of making it all they could. Only a small percentage of those engaged in uur industry, are contributing to its support. These contributors liave the iuterestsi of the trade generally at heart. They are conscious of the great good our campaign is accomplish- ing, see their share of the benefit materializiug in their own business. Tliey know, and are certain in their knowledge, that wo cannot reap the Ixnefit that is in store for all of us with the small fund so far available, and which they have provided. Many of them could contribute even more liberally, but why should they shoulder your Ijurden Mr. Non-Sul3scriber? Have Albert Pochelon, Detroit, Micti. Secretary Florists* Telegraph Delivery Ass'o. they not a moral right to expect your assistance iu so worthy a movement, one that produces as much good for you as for them? You are only ex- pected to contribute a trifle, nothing that need hurt you. If you can only send a cheque for .$.">, it will be most welcome, a multiplicity of such .con- tributions would carry us to our goal. Take hold of "the big idea." and let us hear from you right away. The following subscriptions have been received and are in addition to tlinse previously reported, for four years unless otherwise stated: Stelzig's, Bell.>fontaini\ ( l. (1 yr. )...$ .'i.OO .Toiin Eitel. Greencastle, Ind 3.06 Peter A. Cliopin. New Orleans. La 25.00 Ernst Wientioeber. Chicago 25.00 Mictiael O'Brien. Lenox, Mass 5.00 Arizona Seed & PI. Co.. Phoenix B.OO Houghton & Gorney. Boston. Mass.... 20.00 E. C. Amling Co.. Chicago (1 yr.) .... 100.00 ^V. .\dkisson. Greenville. Tex. (2 yrs.) 10.00 Tdlehour Grhs.. Macon. Ga. (3 yrs.).. 15.00 William Walker Co.. Louisville. Kv. . . 5.00 Davis Floral Co.. Pine Bluft. .^rk... 10.00 American Bulb Co.. Chicago (Add'l) . . 60.00 .T. P. Kidwell Co.. Chicago 25.00 Washburn .Sons. Bloomlngton. (Add'l) 50.00 Koerbel Bros.. Jeannette. Pa 25.00 Schulter Floral Co.. Durango. Calif... 6.00 Keeney's PI. Shop. Harrisburg (Add'l.) 5.00 .Joseph Traudt. Cana.ioharie. N. Y. . . . 15.00 Johnson FI. Co., Nacodouches. Tex... 5.00 C. E. Brown. La Junta. Colo 10.00 C. M. Hanilton. Kewanee. 111. (Add'l). 10,00 Stollery Bros.. Chicago 10.00 W'estern N. T. Pub. Fund (1 yr.) .... 260.00 St. Louis Florists. St. Louis, Mo. (1 yr.). 576.00 Florists' Telegraph Delivery (1 vr.)..13O.00 New York Cut Flower Co. (1 yr.) 250.00 Tenn. State Florists' Ass'n, (1 yr.).. 96.00 $ 1,739.00 Previously reported 37.680.00 Total $39,419.00 Men of Character. The Ohio Newsboys' Association, of Columbus, is made up of bu8ine.sg and professional men who started in life as newsboys on the street. The mem- bers give up their bUKiness one day a year, and devote their time to the sale of newspapers for the benefit of the organization. The Ohio State Journal donates its entire issue for that day to the purpose. In its first year the association raised $700; last year it raised .tllS.lXiO. a thousand dollars of this amount being paid by a Columbus l)usiness man for the flrst paper off the pres.s of one of the Columbus dailies on the date set apart for the collecting of the funds. Now, what has this to do with our publicity work and its fund? Only the fact, that appreciation is its own re- ward. The men wha are big and suc- cessful in later years, know full well the early struggle they had as news- boys, and now big as they are in Co- lumbus, go out and do the newsboy stunt one* a year, as an inspiration and a help to the present generation of boys. WTiat a pleasure, as well as a noble act. this physical living dem- onstration of willingness to do things for a cause. Does it not make one feel proud to have done his duty to our unselfish cause, when you take into considera- tion the vast number who as yet have not been sufiiciently interested in the national campaign movement enough to send in a flrst subscription, while others have contributed thrice already. Wake up, you who have not given, and get a little of the spirit shown by the men of Columbus, Ohio. There may be many who cannot see the wisdom, or even the benefit, of this kind of an investment tor their own good, yet those who have already contributed, have felt the pulse. We are in need of further funds to speed up our campaign, and your committee feel its merit more now than ever, and quoting Sir Joshua Reynolds : "Pres- ent time and future may be considered as rivals, and he who solicits the one, must expect to be discountenanced by the other." If we are to bring the demand for more flowers to a higher level, and everybody shares in the effort, then that is what our campaign stands for. and for which you are contributing. Heney Penn. Chairman Nat. Publicity Campaign. National Association of Gardeners. -A, gardeners' conference, under the au.spices of the National Association of Gardenei-s. will be held in the Engineering building. 20 West .35>t.h street. New York, March l.S. at two o'clock, to which all those interested in the profession ot. gardening are invited. An opportunity will be pre- sented for a general discussion of the association's policies, the work outlined for it. and the operation of the ser- vice bureau. This meeting occurs dur- ing the week of the flower show, at which time many members of the pro- fession are expected to visit New York from distant points. The Garden Club of America, which is manifesting an interest in the aims of the national association, will be addressed by William N. Craig, of Brookline. Mass., on "The Gardener and His Cause." at the meeting of the clul5 in New York. March 17. Con- gressman M. L. Davey. of Ohio, will also address the meeting on "Plant Quarantine No. .S7." In a recent issue of the Garden Club Bulletin an article appeared by M. C. Ebel on "The Pro- fessional Gardeners." 352 The American Florist. Mar. 6, ^National Flower (irowers' Association. March 17-18, the committee on con- stitution and by-laws for the National Flower Growers' Association will meet in New York. We will appreciate sug- gestions anyone has to offer. Write them to the undersigned. Immediately after Easter, I shall be ready to visit any community, and assist in organizing a local organiza- tion. Write so that dates may be agreed upon. We shall not encourage the organizing of locals with a mem- bership of less than 25. Let us take time by the forelock and organize as many locals as we can prior to the big national meeting at Cleveland in Au- gust. Illinois already has one local with 100 members, and we expect in the near future, to organize two more locals. So, get busy, you other states: write the undersigned and let us help yon. Why you need a national growers organization : Because — It will certainly work for your in- terests as a flower grower. It will elevate the flower business in general, and make it both more pleas- ant and profitable. It will safeguard your heavy invest- ments in an extremely hazardous busi- ness. It will afford protection from unjust, unfair and harmful legislation. It will assist you in the productiou of high grade flowers and plants. It will remove the drudgery of the grower. Its activities will procure prices for a grower's products commensurate with the chances he takes. It wrill help you to solve many per- plexing problems. It will extend the demand for your products. 'It will minimize the annual waste of flowers. Why the national growers' organiz.i- tion needs you : Because — With you the organization is stronger than without you. Your experience will be a valuabl« asset. Team work is a necessity always. More abuses in the trade can be cor- rected with your assistance. Meetings are of greater value when many participate. We live but a short time, so let's make the most of it. Your financial support will permit the organization to extend its activi- ties. The moj» intelligence assembled, the greater force. In unity, there is strength. It will add one more booster for bet- ter conditions in the trade. Your interests are common with those of many others. J. P. Ammann, Sec'v. Edwardsvllle, III. Mlchisran State Florists' Association. At an executive meeting of the Michigan State Florists' Association, held at the Michigan Agricultural Col- lege, February 16, 1920, it was decided to hold a spring exhibition of cut flow- ers, pot plants, florists' supplies and anything pertaining to the florists' trade or horticulture in general, at the Michigan Agricultural College, .Bast Lansing, March 1(5-17. A banquet will be held on the even- ing of March 17. Prominent speakers will be present. The ladies are espe- cially invited. A special Invitation is extended to the ladies' auxiliaries of the various florists' clubs of the state to attend in bodies and hold their meet- ings in Lansinsr at tlie same time. This bein? the first exhibition and annual meeting of this new and hustling as- sociation, the executive committee will appreciate it very much if you will make a special effort to be present and to exhibit if possible. A nominal charge of 10 cents per square foot will be charged to exhibitors to defray in- cidental expenses, Applications for floor space should be made at once to the secretary of the association, who will al.so supply further information on ex- hibits. There will be no charge for admission to the exhibition, but com- plimentary tickets can be secured from the secretary by any member wishing to give stinie to c-uctoniers or friends. 'This is your organization. — Let's go and co-operate. ROBi. M. PLUMB, Sec'y. State Florists' Ai,!>uciaiion ol Indiana. At tlie mouthly meeting of ttie State Florists' Association of Indiana, held at Indianapolis, March 2, plans for cue annuai meeting of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association, to be held in that city, October 12-13, were discussed, and the following commit- tees were appointed, the first named member in eacn instance being the chairman : Novelties — A. F. J. Baur, Fred Doruer and John Hartje. Fin- ance — Joseph Hill, Herman Junge, George Blackmau, W. W. Coles and L. S. Elder. Hotel — O. E. Steinkamp, 'i'. D. Heder and Irwin Bertermann. Entertainment — ■ E. E. Temperly, cliarles Pahud. E. G. Hill, William Roepke and Glen E. Moore. Show windows — Arno Nehrling, Albert Pocftelon and John Rieman. Decora- tive — Clarence Green, Homer Wiegand and Otto Laurenz. Publicity — Ella Grant Wilson, Oscar G. Carlstedt and Charle:^ Barnaby, Jv. Irwin Berter- mann will act as general chairman of the state association, since he is vice president of the F. T. D., and is therefore familiar with the wishes of that organization. He emphasized the fact, however, that the state as- sociation has a free rein in the matter of arrangements for the October gath- ering, since the F. T. D. is relative- ly a new body, and has no set pro- foiiuuiiie. Mr. ijiertermann will call a meeting of the committee chairmen in the near future, and plans for the October convention will be mapped out and put into motion. October 12-13, the dates selected by the F. T. D., appear a little early for the meeting, and it is possible that the Indiana association will ask that they be changed slightly, so that there will -be more flowers available for the exhibition to be held in connection writh the meeting. There was much dis- cussion as to the advisability of ad- mitting the public to the show, but conaensuis was that the advertising possibilities of a flower exposition should not be overlooked. The Clay- pool hotel is the only one in Indian- apolis which can provide accommo- dations for the public, and that hos- telry accordingly will be the scene of the convention and show, unless some change in plans is necessitated. In connection with the arguments for and against a flower show in connection with the meeting of the F. T. D., it was stated that no less than 15,000 persons attended the regular fall show of the state association in 1919 and twice that number may be expected at the coming affair, because of the nature of the meeting. Anders Rasmussen, of New Albany, president of the state association, pre- sided at the meeting, which was held in the quarters of the Smith & Young Company, who served a buffet supper after the business session. Mr. Rasmussen told of the meeting of the board of directors of the S. A. F. at Cleveland, and A. F. J. Baur de- scribed the recent carnation show in Chicago. Mr. Rasmussen said that the Journal of the S. A. F. w-as au- thorized to accept advertising and indicated that his personal opinion was tliat this wa.s hardly fair to the trade journals which serve the flower trade. A committee on the good of the or- der was appointed to formulate a def- inite program for future meetings of the state association. Oscar G. Carl- stedt, of the Smith «& Young Company, is chairman, other members being T. D. Hefler and E. E. Temperly. The April meeting was postponed a week because of Easter and will be held the second Tuesday instead of the first in that month. The following new members were admitted : Thomas Appleck, Norman W. Hukreide and Fred R. Hukreide, of Indianapolis, and Frank D. Mc- Connell. of McConnell & Lutz, of Boonville, Ind. M. E. C. Southern Illinois Florists' Association. The pre-organization meeting of flo- rists of southern Illinois, advance notice of which was given in our issue of February 7, page 15t5, was held in the city hall, Centralia, February 27, but after due consideration it was thought best to defer further action until the organization of the Na- tional Flower Growers' Association was completed, and a meeting of all florists in the southern section of the state will be held at Springfield in April, the call to be issued by Secre- tary J. F. Ammann of the national body upon his return from an eastern trip. It was the unanimous opinion of all present that a local of the national growers' organization be formed. The subject of spring prices was discussed, and it was decided that the minimum price of good 4-inch geraniums of the Nutt variety should be $2.50 per dozen, and $3 minimum for Poitevine. Many were in doubt as to whether these prices would return a fair re- tail profit above the wholesale cost of growing. Several growers stated they expected to sell 4-inch geraniums at 35 cents each or $4 per dozen as a maximum figure. The majority of those present expressed the opinion that on soft-wooded stock, such as coleus, etc., from 2 and 2V^-inch pots the minimum should be .$1 per dozen, and that lilies should sell for not less than 50 cents each. One concern represented, said that while its cut flower department made a good profit during the past year, the pot plant business showed a heavy loss. Dis- cussion brought out the fact that there seemed to be little accurate data as to the cost of production and tha^ this is much higher than previously estimated. J. W. Ros.s. Boston, Mass. LENT BRINGS USUAL SLUMP. The arrival of the Lenten season brought quiet business and a decline in prices. Roses are offered at six to 20 cents each, carnations $6 to $8 per 100, violets, $1 to $1.50 and sweet peas, $1.50 and $2. Easter lilies are holding at $25 per 100. NOTES. After 20 years in the capacity of buyer for Philip L. Carbone, Inc., Sey- mour K. Grose has passed that end of the business on to E. T. Denham, and will hereafter devote all of his time to store details. William Nicholson, of Pramingham, is slowly recovering from his illness, pneumonia following influenza. His stock is being sold by William Has- tings. B. A. Snyder & Co. and the H. M. Robinson Co., wholesale florists, have consolidated and the business will be continued ,at No. 1 Winthrop square. The orchid show of the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society, scheduled for February 28, has been postponed owing to unfavorable conditions. Penn, the Florist, reports excellent business. The windows at this store were very attractive during the past week. 1920. The Amerxcan Florist, 353 Charles E. E>ans is planntng to tear down two of his old houses, which will be reiilucad with one modern struc- ture. Dolansky & McDonald report excel- lent trade with a remuikable Increase In orchid sales. William Gibson is back on the mar- ket after a mouth's illness with influ- enza. The Honghton-Gomey Co. has been busy of late with funeral work. S. K. G. San Francisco. LSNT FAILS TO CUT DE^MAND. The opening of the Lenten season seems to have had little or no effect upon the demand for flowers. There is still a steady call from all quarters, particularly for funeral work, whlcU continues to be very heavy. The rose supply has increased somewhat, but there has been no decline in prices. There is still a shortage of good red roses. There Is a heavy call for carna- tions of all grades. They are holding up in price, owing to the demand. Daf- fodils are again very plentiful and prices have dropped quite sharply this week and great quantities are being handled by the street vendors. Tulips are to be had in limited numbers. The first lily of the valley seen here in a long time is now coming in and sells out quickly at $12 per 100, whole- sale. In pot plants, hyacinths and tulips are the leading bulbous stock offered. Good made-up plants in pans find a ready market. Azaleas, rhodo- dendrons, cyclamens and primulas about complete the list of flowering planto. NOTES. Victor Ferrari, of Ferrari Bros., has plans ready for the erection of four large greenhouses which will be de- voted to gardenias. He is rebuilding several of his older rose houses. The nev? houses were to be erected last season, but had to be postponed, owing to the difficulty in securing glass. The Pathe Film corporation has just fin- ished moving pictures of tueir orchid range. One house had over 5,000 blooms open at the time. There are now 10 houses of cattleyas and two of phalaMiopsis. A house of lily of the valley is in full bloom at this writ- ing, being the first grown here for a long time. As one grower aptly put it the other day, "There has been an enormous demand for several years past for all kinds of flowers." This, coupled with the fact that there has been little or DO new glass erected for some years, the supply is not equal to the demand. This year it is very probable that there will be quite a lot of building going on. The California Evergreen Nursery has begun the erection of two large greenhouses to be devoted to the grow- ing of Russell roses. This firm, which is rapidly becoming quite a factor in the iocaj supply of plants, has 17 ho^^Bes. Alfred Cuneo, designer for the Art Floral Company, who has been critical- ly ill at St. Joseph's hospital from an attack of spinal meningitis, is reported to be improving slowly. His legion of friends aro hoping for his early re- covery. The first Rambler roses of the sea^ son, grown in pots, are now being shown at the store of Podesta & Bal- docchi. They are very beautiful, and add greatly to the appearance of this handsome establishment. The Thomas Floral Company, at Ellis and James streets, has secured a desirable location at Polk and Sacra- mento streets, and will open a branch store there about the first of this month. The growers of Dutch bulbs this season have realized a handsome profit on thedr stock, Freeslas wholesaled at from $1.00 to $1.50 per dozen, and Dutch hyacinths brought like figures. J. A. Axell, on Bush street, says that rose prices for the past month, have been higher than those received at Christmas. He reports a steady out-of-town demand for all stock. The Cottage Gardens Nurseries, of Eureka, are shipping large consign- ments of daffodils to this market. The stock is very fine, and is being dis- tributed by G. Rossi & Co. The Edward Schwerin greenhouses are sending in an excellent grade of pot plants. This is to be a large fea- ture of the business in the future. James T. Lynch. Bufaio, N. Y. TRADE CONTINUES SATISFACTOBY. The past week has been one of un- usual activity, both as to work and weather. The Lenten season has some- what lessened the demand for social events, but an unusually large wed- ding order was a factor and funeral work has been more than plentiful. The supply has been equal to all re- quirements and bulbous flowers are now becoming quite numerous. Roses are in good supply at prices ranging from $0 to $18 per dozen with a few siort stemmed offerings in Killarney quoted at $3 and $4. Carnations are bringing $2.50, $3 and $4, the latter price being for Ward. Violets in cor- sages return $4 per 100, showing price unchanged. Tulips and jonquils are selling at $2 per dozen. The retail florists' association at its weekly meet- ing dropped prices on nearly all stock which action should be widely her- alded, as no other line of industry ex- ceeds the florists' in proportionate coal consumption. NOTES. The event of the season was the auto show, and Albert Reichert cer- tainly produced something original in the way of decorative features. In addition to about four carloads of fire- proofed smilax, there were used quan- tities of palms, birch boxes filled with flowering plants, ferns, etc., studded with many electric lights. The trade wUl miss a good member in Robert A. Scott, who has severed his connection with the Wm. Scott Co. to enter other business. The florists who have been on the sick list are now on the road to re- covery. W. A. Adams spent part of last week in Albany. Bison. CleTeland. prices DROP WITH INCEEASINO SUPPLY. The past week has witnessed a marked change in the cut flower mar- ket, stock in all lines being in greater supply and prices have dropped ac- cordingly. Carnations are now offered at six and eight cents for the good grades and roses have also declined to a much lower level. Greens have been rather limited. I70TI!S, Frank Schoen has the sympathy of many friends in the death of his vnfe, which occurred February 22, at St. Anne's maternity hospital from pneu- monia, which developed from a slight cold. She is survived by her husband and five children. Mrs. Radi, sister of Mrs. Adrieny, and member of the firm of Adrieny & Radi, 2623 Lorain avenue, died of pneumonia, February 23. Mrs. Paul Hahn Is visiting friends and relatives in Los Angeles. Calif. C. F. B. Delaware, O. — George W. Cunning- ham, well known florist of this city, died recently of pneumonia, age 29 years. — J. W. L. Qnb Meetings Next Week. [Secretaries of clube and societies n*a p*. quested to send notice of change In tliac date and place of meetings.] BaJtlmoTe, Hd., March 8, 8 p. nu — Gar- deners' and Florists' Club of Baltimore at Royal Arcanum hall, 18 East SaratOEa street. Robert T. Peterson, secretary, t34 East Preston street. Baltimore. Cincinnati, O., Haroh 8, 8 p. m. — Cin- cinnati Florists' Society at 6S2 Race street. Alex. Ostendarp, secretary, 14 Kost Tiilrfl street, Cincinnati, O. Davenport, la., March 11, 8 p. m. — Tri- Clty Florists' 'Club at Davenport Outlns Club. Wm. Knees, secretary, MoUne, 111. Detroit, Hleh., March 10, 8 p. m. — Detroit Florists' "Club at Hotel Slatler. Uacr7 Taylor, secretary, Detroit. Hartford, Conn., March 12, 8 ». :m. Connecticut Horticultural Society at oo^- ty building. Alfred Dixon, secretary, WeSn ersQeld. Hartford, Conn., March O^Hartford I3»- rlsts' Club. George Marchant. Becretai7. 13 Huntington street. Hartford. Knoxrllle, Tenn., March t>, 7:30 p. m Knoxvllle Florists' Society at home U member. Robert E. Mapes, secretary. Box 116. Knoxrllle. lA Crosse, Wis.. March 12, 8 p. m.— As- sociated Florists of La Crosse at the Flower Shop. L. S. Metcalf, secretary, 601 Mala street. La Crosse, Lenox, Mass., March 10, 7:30 p. vot^- Lenox Horticultural Society at town hall, Henry Heeremans, secretary, Lenox. Louisville, Ky.. March 10, 8 p. m.— Ken- tucky Society of Florlsta at T. M. H. X Hall. Joseph Abele, secretary, Louisville. Madison, N. J., March 10, 8 p. m. — Morrla County Gardeners' 'and Florists' Society kt Masonic holL Edward Reagan, secretary. Morrlstown. Newark, If. J., March 11. 8:30 p. t^ — Essex County Florists' Club at Roever"» hall. David Murphy, secretary, 181 Cllntoo street, Irvlngton, N. J. New London, Conn., March 11, 8 il ' J M New London Horticultural Society aX Municipal building. Stanley Jordan, secvo- tary, Harkness estate, Waterford, Cona. Newport. K. L, March 11, 8 p. m.^ — Now- port Horticultural Society at Music hall. Thames street. Fred P. Webber, secretary, NelvlllB. New Tork, March 8. 8 8p. m. — New York Florists' Club at Engineering building, 83 West 39th street. John Young, secretary, 1170 Broadway, New York. New Tork, March 13. 4:30 p. m. — Hort*- cultoral Society of New York at American Museum of Natural History. George v. Naah, secretary, Bronx Park. New Yorli. New York, March 10, 8:30 p. m.— Ureek- Araerlcan Florists' Association at 119 East 23rd street. C. P. Thomas, secretary, SB West 28tJh street. New York. Ponehkeepsie, N. T., March lO, « ». !■.-- Dutchess County Horticultural Society at Falklll building. Theo. H. DeOroff, «eor»- tary. Hyde Park. N. Y. Rochester, N. Y., March R, 8 p. ^ — Rochester Florists" Association at 96 Bast Main street- Irving W. Briggs. secretary. Rocliester. Seattle. Wash.. March 9, 8 p. m. — Seattle Florists' Club at Henry building. Tlios. WyUe, secretary. Holly street. Seattle. Sprinefl«M, O.. March 8, 7:80 p. ■».-— Springfield Florists' Club. No reguUrlMet- Ing place. Arthur Leedle. secretary, Spring- field St. Louis, Mo„ March 11. 2 p. m. — St. Louis Florists" Club. No regular place of meeting. J. J. Beneke, secretary. 8648 Humphrey street, St. Louis. Toronto. Ont., March 8, 8 p. m. — Toronto Retail Florists' Club at Dunlop's halt H. W. James, secretary. 10 Adelaide street. West. Toronto. Coming Exhibitions. [Secretaries are requested to supply Any omissions from this list and to correct any dates tbat have been altered since the last advices.] March 16-22, 1920, New York. — Flower show of the New York Florists' Clu b a t Grand Central Palace. John Young, seope- tary, 1170 Broadway, New York. March 24-28, 1920. Bostoa, Mass. — Bxl*- bltion of orchids and other plants of Uw Massachusetts Horticultural Society aX Horticultural halL William T. Rteh. mmm tary. Horticultural halL Boston. 354 The American Florist, Mar. 6, TheAmerican Florist ESTAELISHEU 1885. Bubscription. United Stales and Mexico, $1.60 a year; CauadM $.'.0(j; E'uiope and Couuirit-s in Postal Union. $2.50. When sending us change ol address al\\uy fteud the old address at the sanje time. Advertising rales on application. From the first is-^ue The American FLOUisxhas .accepted only trade adver isemenis. Adveniseinents must reach us 'i'uesdny (earlier if possible) as we po to press Wednt-sUriy \Ve uo not assume an\ responsibility for the .o^iinioHs of our correspoiulents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS issue: 56 PAGBS WITH COVER CONTENTS. Sug-fffstions for plant growers 345 Bweet peas from cuttings 34B — Marg-uerites 345 — Baster lilies 345 — Mignonette 346 — Violets 34 o Lily prospects 346 Shamrocks galore (illus. ) 346 The retail trade 346 — Next week in the flower shop 346 ' — 6t. Patrick's day 347 — Attractive windows 348 — Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n 34S Chrysanthemums 349 — Plants for the coming season 849 Pre-quarantine reminiscences 350 Chicago publicity 350 Albert Pochelon (portrait) 351 National publicity tor flowers 351 Men of character 351 National Association of Gardeners 351 National Flower Growers' Ass'n 352 Southern Illinois Florists' Ass'n 352 Michigan State Florists' Ass'n 352 State Florists' Ass'n of Indiana 352 Cleveland 3^2 Boston 353 Buffalo *B8 San Francisco 353 Club meetings next week 353 Society of American Florists SB4 American Rose Society 364 American Carnation Society 354 Lloyd George took all 354 Cincinnati '58 Chicago 360 Columbus 365 Pittsburgh J66 ■Washington Florists' Club 366 Philadelphia 'JJ New York ;J' The seed trade 378 — Be«th of Hemry Phllipps, Jr 3i8 — Gfttalogues received 378 — New York seed trade 378 — Sweet pea annual 378 —Grass and clover seed prices 378 Market gardeners ■.•.■'■,o5 —Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables. dSb New York Vegetable Growers' Ass'n.. 386 — Sweet potatoes in hotbeds 386 Horticultural Society of New York 387 Seattle ^"» The nursery Krade "" — •Kite lata John C. Olmsted 390 fclio parks' decay 3»Q Interest rate on commercial loans at Chicago has been advanced to fiV> per cent. Twenty per cent more soft coal was mined the pa.'it 12 months than in the preceding year. Nobody in any business ■will admit profiteering. If Diogenes were now alive, his search would be. not for an honest, but a disTionest man. ■With a higher scale of coal prices to be announced April 1. according to the Coal Trade Journal, "ral^road rates will advance 2.5 per cent be- fore that date." Operators and min- ers will meet to discuss wages, March I.. • «' •! The Anaconda Copper Co. will soon be making a double acid phosphate from prosphorus rock at the rate of 35 tons per day. containing 48 per cent phosphoric acid. The high acid Content is expected to enable Ana- conda to overcome the handicap of h^^vy freight rates to eastern markets. Society of American Florists. ATTENTION, MEMBERS. Are you going to attend the New York spring show to be held at the Grand Central Palace, March 15-21, in- clusive? If so, make the S. A. F. booth, headquarters during your stay. A. L. MlLLBE, Pres. COMiriTTEE MB3rnNGS AT NEW YORK. The national flower show commit- tee will meet at the administration offices, 1170 Bi-oadway, New York, March l(j, at 3 p. m. At this meeting, the most important business will be the selection of a place for holding the next national tiower show. The com- , mittee will be pleased to receive sug- gestions from anyone interested in the. project. The committee on tariff and legisla- tion will meet at the same address, March 17, at 2 p. m., when some very important business will be taken up for action. The publicity committee will meet at the offices, March 18, practically all of its members being in attendance at the tiower show on that day. At this meeting, various details in connection with the national publicity campaign will be discussed, looking to a vigor- ous continuance of the campaign. Ed- win J. Fancouit, Phihtdelphia, Pa., who has given splendid sei-vice on this committee since its inception, believ- ing that someone who can give more time to the dutiesi of the position than he can, could better serve the commit- tee and the campaign, has tendered his i-esignation, and President Miller has appointed C. C. PoUworth, MUwaukee, Wis., to fill the vacancy thus occur- ring. LIFE MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATES. The issuance of life membership certificates to those who took out such memberships in the closing months of last year has been delayed through circumstances not under the control of the secretary's office. The dread influenza invade the office of our en- grosser and the work of engrcssing the certificates was impeded. The framer. who had the contract for fram- ing- them, like-n'ise suffered, and in ad- dition, has been obliged to vacate the premises in which his business was established, resulting in delay also from this quarter. The work of dis- patching the certificates is now, how- ever, proceeding, and it will not be long before the several hundred held up will reach their destination. The epidemic, also is responsible for an awkward delay in the receipt of the transcript of the stenographer's notes of the meeting of our execu- tive board at Cleveland last month, consequently an account of the pro- ceedings has necessarily been with- lield from publication. Despite the so- licitations of Vice-President F. C. ^W. Brown, who has been in' constant com- rnunication with the reporting firm, the period of waiting could not be short- ened and we have had to curb im- patience. President Miller has engaged, at his own expense, space for a booth at the forthcoming flower show. New York, March 1.5-21. There he v.-\\\ be pleased to meet all S. A. F. members, as well as visiting florists who are not members, and places at their disposal the faclities afforded by the booth for the receipt and dispatch of mail, in- terviews, care of inquiries and fur- nishing information in regard to the trade in and around New York, and ■ any other matters. The booth iwill be well furnished, and all are invited to make it their headquarters during the show. Life members are reminded that there is a good supply of life member- ship buttons at the secretary's office, and a button will be forvvarded to any such member on receipt of the price, 75 cents. JOH.\ YouNO, Sec'y. American Rose Society. REGISTRATION OF NEW EOSES. Frederick R. M. Undritz. West New Brighton, N. Y., has requested per- mission of the executive committee of the American Rose .Society to change the name of the variety of rose regis- tered by him August 23, 1917. as Frederick R. M. Undritz to General John Pershing. Inasmuch as this rose has not yet been disseminated, the executive committee of the American Rose Society voted to allow this change of name. Unless objections are received in the office of the secre- tary of the society within three weeks of this publication, the registration will become permanent. General John Pershing, H. W. Dr. W. Van Fleet x Mrs. W. J. Grant (Belle Siebrechtt. Climber; foliage same as Dr. W. Van Fleet; very vigor- ous, perfectly hardy; flower double, four inches in diameter, dark pink, center projecting, medium long, quite fragrant; bud pointed and firm; fifty- three petals, curved stiff, center close; blooms profusely in June; may bloom later; lasting quality, on bush five or six days. E. A, Whitb, Sec'y, American Carnation Society. The American Carnation Society has continued the committee which was to look after the welfare of Belgium, France and possibly England, insofar as new varieties of carnations are con- cerned. It is herewith requested that our leading growers send the introduc- tions of the past two years, so far as it is possible, to either W. E. Wallace, Eaton Bing, Dunstable. England, or C. Engleman, Saffron Waldon, Essex county, England. These gentlemen •will see that any plants which arrive in their care will be properly distrib- uted, and have made arrangements for same. Also please see that the infor- mation with regard to the sending is mailed to the committee. Since the American Carnation Society has under- taken this kindness, every prominent grower of carnations ought to do his part. Irwin Bertermann, theodore dorner, , J. H. DuNix)r. Lloyd George Took All. BUT DID NOT BECOME IIORTICULTUEIST. When Lloyd George was about 14 years of age, his guardian uncle, Richard Lloyd, was puzzled what to make of him. To help him in choos- ing a career for the lad, he put him in a room with a Bible, an apple and a shilling. If the boy chose the Bible, he was going to be a parson; if the apple, he was to go into horticulture, and if the shilling, he was to be a law- yer. ^\'Tien the uncle went into the room some time later, he found young David seated on the Bible eating the apple, having painted the shilling to look like a sovereign.^Buffalo Com- mercial. 1920. The American Florist. 355 Wants, For Sale, Etc. Small Type, 1 2 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, $1.50 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. ' Where answers tiro toboinftiled from this office eoolose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. SKuntlon Wanted — As superintendent and worklnK foreman in large private country home by middle apred man; at present in position. Four In family. Over 20 years experience in all branches of horticulture, floriculture and landscape Kardeninp:. Best of references. Please state salary, etc.. in first letter. Address. Key 4(l!5, Care American Florist. Help >\'aiited — Two good potters; .steady position; $20.00 per week. J. S. W'IInoii l<'loriil Co., Des Moines, la. Help AVanted — At once, first-class storcman. Ueply with references, stating experience, etc. Address Key -IttT, onre American Florist. Help A\'nnted — A young man who un- derstands the flower business; good position for right party; references. Address Key 4C(J, eare American Florist. Help Wanted — Florist for greenhouse and landscaping; new place. Will pay 45c per hour and better. Sonth Side Nursery, Henry Gerstenkorn, Mgr., R. It. «, Decatur. 111. Help Wanted — All-round man for greenhouse at once; not over 45 years; in retail business; will pay $25.00 per week. Address W. H. Tracy. I'O Cadwell Ave., WuTcrly. N. Y. Help 'Wanted — Young man for cata- logue order work. Must have fair edu- cation and familiar with the different kinds of plants and shrubs. A good place for one who wishes to learn the business of both plants and cut (lowers. State age, experience and wages want- ed. Joseph Bancroft & Son, Cedar FalLs. la. For Sale — Florist business in New Vork City; no opposition; doing good business. .\lso inclosed florist delivery car in perfect condition. John H. Sehnanfer, 969 East 180th St., New York City. FOR SALE OR RENT Three i^reenhouses, one lean-to; about 3,500 sq. ft. of glass; work-shed and a coal bin 40x16; M block land and a six-room all-modern house, built only three years; doing good business. F. A. DAVIDSON, Aurora, Nebr. For Sale Complete set of store fixtures. $300 cash, takes the whole outfit. Key 468, care American Florist. HELP VVAMTCD. Few helpers in rose houses. $4.50 per day. When Sunday work is neces- sary we will pay an extra $6.00 Good chance for advancement. Bassctt €c WashbuiMi 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO SITUnriOM VVAMTED Expert Saleslady, Designer, Etc., Is desirous ot securing a position in an up-to- Jate Chicago retail store. Salary expected, $25 per week, with chance for advancement. Key 458, care American Florist. WANTED Three Seed Store Counter Hands Good wages to the right men. A. HENDERSON & CO. 166 North Wabash Avenue CHICAGO FOR SALE 800 boxes of 14x16 double strength glass, per box $ 5.00 12 Evans Ventilating Machines, complete, each 12.00 300 Ventilating Arms, each 26c 300 Hangers, each. 10c 24 6x3 ft. panel doors, with frame, each % 2.60 ;S60 4x3 ft. Cedar Ventilators, with glass, each l.BO GEORGE REINBERG 162 North Wabash Ave., CHICAGO FOR SALE Onaccounlof other interests will sell floristand seed business, established overSO years, practical- ly for the cost uf fixtures; a good opportunity' for a live man or lady ; in New Jersey, close to New York City. Correspondence solicited. Address Key 464, care American Florist. OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 2%-s5ii lnche» M FOR COT FLOWERS: in two colors,.^ a guiunied paper; \our card, etc, in a black and l.-af adopted by tlie S. A. F. M inrcd. Prices: Per 500, $3.35; per 1000, m $5.00. Samples on request. Electro of % leaf, postpaid, $3.00. Cash with order. I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. ^ 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO mmmmmmmwmmmmmmmmmmmm!, J f ^p^ ^ww ^w wwwwm ^ m } ^S !V^ ' ^ y L^ ' ^^^^^^^^ '^ ^. ^ For ^ale $50,000 buys a modern carnation range near Chicago, including fine residence and several acres of land. Possession now or in tlie spring. $10,000 casii and balance on easy terms. Address Key 446, care American Florist. * Easter Plants Push ttiem now, also All Spring Stock Dealers report heavy inquiries for Bedding Plants of all kinds. MOVE THE SURPLUSES EARLY AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago * * * * * * * i * * * * * i * * * * * * * * 356 The American Florist Mar. 6, Prepared Foliages The Florists' "FIRST AID" when cut flowers are scarce and high priced GNATT'S PREPARED FOLIAGES have stood the test for years and are now in greater demand than ever before. Send us a trial order and be convinced. Cycas Leaves Pliable, Non-Curling Per 100 8 to 12 $3.80 12 to 16 4.10 16 to 20 5.10 20 to 24 6.25 Per 100 24 to 28 $ 7.40 28 to 32 9.80 32 to 36 10.75 36 to 40 13.50 40 to 44 17.00 Per carton $ 1.60 each 10 carton lots 1.50 26 carton lots 1.35 1001b cases 20.00 " 50 lb. case 11.00 " 25 lb. case 6.00 " Magnolia Leaves GNATT'S "QUEEN QUALITY" BRAND Non-mouldy— Flexible— Uniform Size COLORS: BROWN, GREEN, PURPLE PREPARED EVERGREEN or LYCOPODIUM, per carton of 10 lbs $3.60 each C Grey Tinted— The new soft pliable grade. Only satisfactory substitute for statice. per lb. , ■^___ _^__^_ $1.00; 10 lb. lots 85c per lb. ■ I^itll^ i Dyed RuSCUS-Red, purple, blue or green. Finest quality per lb. , $1.26; ' •* "^ ^-^ *■ ^"^ I 10 lb. lots, $1.16 per lb. Green Painted RUSCUS— Soft, pliable, freshly prepared, per lb., 75c; 10 lb. lots, 70c per lb. WRITE FOR SPECIAL EASTER PRICE LIST. It contains many illustrations of baskets and novelties for this occasion. THE OVE QNATT CO.,inc. La Porte, Ind. Preservers of Natural Foliages. Manufacturers of Baslcets and Florists' Supplies. Why Florists prefer BULIS Boxes ( ( B,ecause of their sturdy con- struction. Bulis corrugated Fibreboard boxes invariably deliver flowers in perfect con- dition. The patent metal corners eliminate the necessity of glue or tools. Easily put together, they snap in place like a glove and never let go. Bulis boxes in all sizes comply with the respective rulings and requirements of Parcel Post and Express and are the safest way to send flowers by either method. Shipped flat, knocked down in bundles of twenty-five, which is the minimum order. r.v - . .■ i in jj,; yej»,^ J i y . y^y» > «''#.ftiy* yQU.^K»a^£>I^(S * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *■ * * * EASTER LILIES i^^WRITE FOR PRICES TODAY. Biggest and best supply in the country. Place your orders with u« now and avoid disappointment. All orders filled in strict rotation. Heavy Supply of SWEET PEAS FOR EASTER You will make no mistake by placing your orders with us for we will have the same fancy stock to offer that gave such good satisfaction last year. 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago ZECH & MANN, I n Phonp« si, Pittsburgh, Pa. iiiiiiiiiiiimiimiminiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiniiimmitmintimirntiiiiiiiiiiiiKiiniiiiiniiiuiiiiimimitiniuiininiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiiniiniiitiiiimiuiiiiiuiiiininiiiiniuiniiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiitiinin Cincinnati, 0. STKOAG DOWNWARD TEXDEKCY IN PRICES. The long- expected drop in prices has come and everyone is venturing a prediction as to how low they miglit decline until Easter will act as a sta- bilizer for the time being:. February, while having- an extra day this year. Still is considered of short duration and short on opportunities to put the balance on the right side of tlie led^^-r. The wholesalers have reached the point where everyone must be shown a little more courtesy, and others who have sought stock elsewhere, mtist be won back into the fold. Already the re- tailers are swamped with out-of-town price lists. While the drop is more rapid in large shipping centers, on ac- count of greater volume, in smaller cit- ies it takes somewhat longer to produce the same effect. Roses are about equal to the demand. Carnations are quoted at .$,S per 100, and other errades in proportion, consistent with the quality. Calendulas are bringing .$4 for the best stock. Paper White narcissus is not so plentiful. The majority of the bulb stock growers are now specializing- in daffodils. Sweet peas are coming- in at present in large quantites. Now that the prices are reaching a lower level, it would be advisable to use the pub- licity ads. to notify the public to this effect. Nothing is more demoralizing to industry than exorbitant prices: since flowers are not a necessity, so much being said to the contrarv. not- withstanding, it being an item that people can do without though, thev do it reluctantly. The retailers have weathered the siege in great shane, and though put to a severe test at times, they are now getting on .speak- ing terms with their patrons. So f"w realize that the welfare of the industry is in the hands of tlie retailer, thev being the ones to meet the public. On their shouhlei-s falls the greatest bur- Ttl[PENNfLORAL COLOR CO. Successors to The PhlladelphlaChemical Co. Carnation, Flower and Foliage Dyes for Florists a Specialty All Colors and Full Directions (or Its Use on Each Package. Agents Wanted. Liberal Jobbers' Disccunts. Best Quality Imported Carnation Green, 50c per 2-Quart Paclisge. All Other Colors, $1.00 each. Sent free by mail on receipt of price. Address THE PENN 'FLORAL COLOR CO. C. S. FORD, Mgr. P. O. Box 5400, Kingsessing, PHILADELPHIA, PA. For sale by Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Philidelphia Whol»saie Flower Rxchange, Cokely Bros.. ScrantoD, Pa., and others. Keep this ad. for reference. Comprising the largest assortment of Florist Hoxes obtainable. The Arnold Florist Bo.\ stock has been purchased by the Lindley Company, Write as for prices. GEO. I. HOOPIS, New York Representative, 601 W. 144th St. A. V. Z. JENNINGS, Chicago Representative, 20 E. Jackson Blvd. LINDLEY BOXES ARNOLD BOXES Lindley Flower Box Company, Quality box Makers. Marion, Indiana den, to serve the public in a satis- factory manner. Business men, old in experience in the trade, have been sell- ing many items at little more than cost, and will receive their reward in increased patronage in the near futvire. The prevailing idea that the retailers have made money the past (10 days is a mistaken one. The percentage of profit has been below normal. NOTES. J. A. Peterson, of W'estwood, has returned from a trip to Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Peterson motored some SOO miles through that interesting section. and thoroughly en.ioyed the riora and other objects of interest en route. Tlie Lampert Floral Co.. Xenia, O.. is supplying this market with extra fine sweet peas and giant mignonette. Lodder & Sons, of Hamilton. O., are sending some fine cinerarias to this market. C. E. Critchell is still on the side list. Visitors: Julius Dilhoff, New York; J. W. Rodgers, Dayton, O.: C. Keur. Hillegom. Holland; R. E. Blackshaw of Ove Gnatt Co., La Porte. Ind. K. 1920. The American Florist. 359 EASTER LILIES ii>j^ r^oTs (Interior View of One ol Our Many Lily Houses) Large Supply of Fancy Stock. Everything Points to a Shorrage in this Line. Order Now and Protect Your Supply Plants will have from 3 to 10 blooms in pot, and will be sold according to height and number wanted. Will be crated 24 to 30 plants in a crate. Average cost of crate and packing, $1 SO. Average number of blooms per crate, 130. Short Plants, per 100 blooms, $30.00 Short Plants, per 1000 blooms, $250.00 Medium per 100 blooms, 35.00 Medium - per 1000 blooms, 300.00 Plus packing charges. Delivery any time after March 15th. Stock in first-class condition for shipping. Poehlmann Brothers Company, MORTON GROVE, ILLINOIS L. D. Phone Mjrtoi Grove 31-J. Chicago Buyers Call Rogers Park 684. 360 The American Florist. Mar. 6, Choice Roses at Lower Prices We are now cutting a large stock of roses of an exceptionally fine quality, plenty of short and medium being cut, and are quoting them at the following low prices: BUY DIRECT FROM THE GROWER. We Are Rose Specialists, and Are Cutting from 245,000 Rose Plants. PRICE LIST: OPHELIA, HOOSIER, WHITE KILLARNEY, SUNBURST. Extra long per 100, $16. CO to $20.00 Medium per 100, Good short per 100, 10.00 to 12.00 6 00 to 8.00 $26.00 20.00 16.00 RUSSELL and COLUMBIA. Fancy long per 100, Long medium per 100, Medium per 100, Short per 100, $8.00 to 12.00 ASSORTED ROSES, OUR SELECTION. Including some RUSSELLS and COLUMBIA, lots of 200 or more per 100, fS.CO CARNATIONS per 100, $6 00 to $8.00 Big supply of spring flowers is now coming in to this market, and we will procure the best a\ lowest market prices, NEW FANCY TERNS per 1000, $4.00 ADIANTUM per 100, $1.50 to $2.00 I ASP. SPRAYS per 100, $3.00 to $4.00 GALAX, bronze per 1000, l.BO I SPRENGERII per 100, 2. BO to 3.00 All seasonable flowers not grown by us will be procured for our customers. A trial order solicited. In buying direct of the grower you are assured of fresh stock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. BASSEH & WASHBIRN liONG DISTANCE PHONE: OFFICE AND STORE GreenhonseB: Hinsdale. 111., and Greggs Station. III. ilO v\. iTflDaSIl AYO>) vIllLAUU, Ihht NOTICE:— We close at 5 o'clock week days. Closed all day Sundays. Chlcagfo. .STOCK IS PLENTIFUL. Stock is more plentiful at this writ- ing:, and there is enougrh in almost all lines to go around with .some to spare, which is due not so much to the ni- creased cuts, as it is to the falling off in the demand. Lilies aie seen at sev- <'ral of the stores in good sized quan- tities this week and the receipts of callas liave accumulated to such an extent that one miglit believe that they aite in great oversupply. Amer- ican Beauty roses are seen in larger numbers at present, and it is the same (lid story that they are best when they are cheapest. Roses in general are in lieavier supply and some particularly fine Mrs. Cliarles Russell, Columbia and Premier are to be had at very attractive prices. The other roses grown for tins market are al.so to be had at very reasonable fig'ures in quan- tity lots. Carnations have dropped considerably in price, but are cleaning up nicely eacli day considering the gen- eral market conditions. Sweet pea-s are being sold at prices ranging fi'om $l..")n to .'(i2..TO per 100 for fancy stock, and in some instances more or less, ac- cording to the quality and the quan- tity that one has to offer. Violets are having a good call. Lily of the valley and orchids are in lieavy enough sup- ply to meet the demand at very reason- able figures. Daisies. snapdragons, white and yellow narcissus, freesias, calendulas, mignonette, pansies, snap- dragons, jonquils and tulips are in- cluded in the offerings. Pussy willows are seen In quantity. Greens are hav- ing a good r U and ferns have .id- ■< ced in price at some of the stores this week. Some local advertising was done in the leading daily last week, which helped the demand con- siderably. The assessment plan is now in effect, and e-eryone is gradual- ly joining the rni';s of the members of the Allied Floral Association. It WE DO I v^ LJ have read the news — Three years of individual effort — our work is bringing about wonderful changes toward betterment of trade conditions affecting the CHICAGO MARKET. ThuS— we began the advance of progressive methods and measures for the trade as a whole in the marketing of the growers' products, and Fair Dealing in the distribution of their products to the legitimate Retail Florists. Our Clcan- Cut record of Commission Wholesaling has been approved alike by grower, wholesaler and retailer in the endorsement of our policy. We challenge comparison. AS WE SAY -^^::^ YOUR Kennicott Bros. Co. Wholesale Cut Flowers CHICAGO Protection 1920. The American Florist. 361 WH9LESALE-GP5WEDS s/"CUT FL?VEDS'^^ PLANTS ''""w I 182 North Wabash Avenue •-. d. Phone, ii.....ioi,.h 03i 1 LARGEST-FINEST--MOST COMPLETE SUPPLY CHICAGO Roses==Carnations and all other Cut Flowers in This Market. Place your orders with us and get the best possible stock obtainable at reasonable prices. Fancy Cut Blooms at $35.00 per 100, if you place your order with us now. We have never had such a magnificent supply of stock to offer as right now, so make arrangements with us immediately for whatever you need in the line of Cut Flowers. Gr HtE^B^r^S • PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCE PHONES CENTRAIi 601 and 2846 CHICAGO FANCY ROSES and CARNATIONS Buy here and get QUALITY STOCK at Reasonable Prices. Buy Direct from the Gro"ner CURRENT PRICE LIST Subject to Change AVIthout Jfotice. MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Per 100 Extra Special $35.00 Specials $25.00 to 30.00 Select 20.00 Medium 15.00 to IS.OO Short 12.00 COLUMBIA Specials $35.00 Select 25.00 to 30.00 Medium 15.00 to 20.00 Short 12.00 MILADY Specials Select .. Medium Short .. 25.00 20.00 15.00 to 18.00 10.00 Clinnip AVeilnnd Ivillarney 1 Per 100 Kiiiarney BriliiaAt: '.'.'.'. \ fPfclals •■••.,-... ^^0.00 White Kiiiarney 1 Select $15.00 to 18.00 i»w Mn,.^i«nH . J Medium 8.00 to 10.00 My Maryland. SUNBURST, OPHELIA Per 100 Special $20.00 Select $16.00 to 18.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short S.OO PREMIER Specials Select 25.00 to Medium 15.00 to Short ROSES. OUR SELECTION Carnations 6.00 to Jonquils Sweet I'oas Adiantuni .\.Niiaras:ii8, per bunch 50c Boxwood per bunch. 35c rern.s per 1,000, $4.00 Cialax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $2.00 Leueothoe Sprays Smilax per doz. strings, $3.00 6.00 to 2.00 to 35.00 30.00 18.00 12.00 S.OO 8.00 S.Od ■1.0 ft 2.00 1.00 EXTRA SPECIAL STOCK BILLED ACCORDIN'GLY 362 The American Florist. Mar. 6, EXCELLENT CROPS OF ROSES and CARNATIONS In All the Leading Varieties CURRENT PRICE LIST ^^.Vh^a/^^.-.^r' RUSSELL, PREMIER, COLUMBIA Per 100 Special $30.00 Select 25.00 Medium 20.00 Short 15.00 OPHELIA and SUNIIURST Special $15.00 Select 12.00 Medium 10.00 Short $6.00 to S.OO KILLARXEV, WHITE KILLARNEY and BRILLIANT P=r inn Special $12.00 Select 10.00 Medium 8.00 Short 6.00 ROSES, OUR SELECTIOIV. .$12.00 CARNATIONS. Per 100 Extra fancv $ 8.00 Good 6.00 MISCELLANEOUS. Calla Lilies, per doz. ...$3.00 to $4.00 Fern.s, per 1.000 4.00 Smilnx. per doz 3.00 Galax, per 1,000 2.00 Sprengeri. bunch 50 Other Greens at Market Prices. WIETOR BROS., 30 East Randolph St., L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 Chicago CUT FLOWERS will be in heavier demand owing to the increased supply and lower prices. Be prepared to handle the trade in your neighborhood by always having a good supply of our Quality Stock on hand. JOSEPH POERSTER CO. WHOLESAIiB FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing iloe.s not seem pcis.sible that anyone ill the trade can hold out from becoming ;i, member and enjoy the fruits of the advertising- that some of the others are liaying for. It will only be a question (if time before every retailer, grower and wholesaler will be contributing to the publicity fund, and then a cam- paign will be conducted that will make everyone feel that lie at least tried to do his part in making it .i wonderful success, NOTES. Poehlmann Bros. Co., has a line crop of lilies in sight for Easter, and it is expected that there Avill be at least 150.000 buds and blooms ready for cut- ting and shipping for this occasion. August Poehlmann says that the firm's supply is about normal, and is lo.ok- Ing for an early clean-up at the a.]iiiiiiiniiniiiiiid REFRIGERATORS COMPLETE FIXTURES CENTRAL REFRIGERATOR & EQUIPMENT CO^ Estimates Submitted. ISS No. Clark StrMt. CHICAGO 368 The American Florist. Mar. 6, GARDENIAS Until the end of the season we will be very strong on GOOD GARDENIAS. The flower that we handle is the best, equally as good as any offered elsewhere. We represent the largest Gardenia growers in this section. For that reason we are in a position to take care of your requirements and fill your orders to your satisfaction at the lowest market price. 'Place a regular order with us for your weekly requirements. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. INCEEASED SHIPMENTS, FAIR DEMAND. The increase in stock continues, while the demand appears al50Ut tlie same. Some retailers report quite a falling' off in their sales, while others are very well satisfled, being- helped by the call for funeral flowers, the death rate being: still above normal. The in- creased shipments are mostly of sweet peas, calendulas, violets and from growers of bulbous stock, daffodils being: particularly plentiful. There are also very good crops of freesias. Roses are also more plentiful, but not to any great extent. In carnations, there is very little additional stock, but as the market is not cleaning: up as well as usual for the past month, their prices have receeded, the low level for good stock being 10 cents, and from that up to 15 cents. The rose stock is of very fine quality. Premier, even on short stems carrying enormous blooms. This is certainly a wonderful rose. Snapdragons are improving, .ind will soon be a quantity product. Mig- nonette is a bit draggy. though of good quality. The great majority of the retailers should be taught how to use or sell calendulas, as there is plenty of fine stock in the market at prices much below carnations. Callas are more plentiful, and the first of the cut giganteums have arrived. There appears to be more acacia than usual. but it cleans up very well. Cattleyas are ahead of the demand, to judge by prices, which are at last week's l':w level. March 1. — Quantities of flowers, and but little demand, was the situation this morning, with the inevitable shad- ing of prices. There was a drop of 50 per cent in sweet peas over prevail- ing prices of a week ago. In many other lines, quotations softened con- siderably. The weather; while cold, is bright and sunny, which should help the transient trade. ^LORISTS' CLUB MEETING. The meeting of the florists' club. March 2, was a great sucess, J. Otto Thilow's lecture on Australia, his graphic descriptions and wonderful pic- tures, with the speaker at his best, made a combination that delighted his audience of 400 or more persons. There were many ladies present who greatly enjoyed the lecture and the fine exhibi- tion of cut flowers, included in which were W. Atlee Burpee Co.'s collection of sweet peas and other entries of this flower, the Joseph Heacock Co.'s roses and William Kleinheinz's acacias, all of which were unusually high in qual- ity. A more detailed report of these features will be given in a later issue. Following the lecture, refreshments were served. This was. without doubt, the most important meeting ever held by the club. PUSHING CUT FLOWERS. A prominent commission merchant, in sT)eaking of conditions, said he thought the mai-ket, while softening, was in very good condition, as gener- ally, the first two weeks of Lent saw a great oversupply, with quite a slump in prices. Bulb growers were unfortimate in bringing in so many daffodils at this time, while the extra shipments of sweet peas were ex- pected, so many carnation irrowers substituting sweet peas when their plants failed them last summer. He llioMght it vias up to the retailers to Roses, Carnations, Snapdragon, Violets. All Seasonable Flowers. i This Is the exclusive shop, only one block from Elxpress Depots. I 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. FnoiiiiiiuiiiiniiiiiiiiuiumnimiiiimiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiniuiiiiinHuniiniMitiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiHiiiiiiiiMiuiiiiii^ VlioMe Hover MM^KeU Boston, Mar. 3. Per 100 Roses, American Beauty . .26. 00@1B0. 00 Shawyer. Russell 12.60® 26.00 Killarney 10.00® 16.00 Milady 12.00® 30.00 Radiance 16.00® 40.00 Wliite Killarnev ... 8.00® 26.00 Killarney UiilUani. . 16.00® 25.00 Ward 10.00® 20.00 Hadley 26.00®100.00 Ophelia 16.00® 30.00 Premier 12.60® 30.00 Columbia 16.00® 25.00 Maryland 16.00® 26.00 Hoosier Beauty ,..,16.00® 36.00 Stanley 16.00® 25.00 Cattleyas. per doz 9.00® 18.00 t.'ypripediurns. per doz 4.00® 12.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 2.00 Carnations 6.00® 10.0(1 Longiflorum Lilies 20.00® 40.00 Violets, a hundred 1.00® 2.00 Marguerites 4.00-6.00® 8.00 Calendulas, per doz.. ,7B@1.00 Callas 30.00® 60.00 Snapdragons, per doz.', 3.00@4.on Adiantum 4.00® 8.00 Asparagus Strings, per doz. 9.00 Asparagus bunches, each, . -50 Jonquils 10.00 Freesia 6.00® 12.00 Anemonies. per doz 2.00 French Iris, per spray 1.00 Pansies 3.00® 4.00 Myoeotis a bunch 36® 1.00 .Tonauils 6.00® 8.00 Buffalo, Mar. 3. Per 100 Roses, Beautv, Special .... 60.00® 7600 Fancy 30.00® 40.00 Kxtra 20.000 25.00 1st 8.00® 12.00 Killarney 8.00® 20.00 Mv Maryland 8.00® 20.00 White Killarney ... 8.00® 20.00 Sunburst 8.00® 20.00 Ward 8.00® 10.00 Columbia 15.00® 30.00 Ophelia 8.00 (fi) 26.00 Russell 12.00® 20.00 Shawyer 8.00® 16.00 Bon Sllene 4.00® 7.00 Cattleyas 7B.00W100.00 Daisies 1.00 @ 3.00 Valley 12.000 16.00 Violets 75li? 1. 00 Calla Lilies 15.00® 36.00 Japan Lilies 8.000 10.00 Easter Lily 25.000 36.00 Paper Whites 5.00® 7.00 Carnations 6.004/ 8.00 Mignonette 6.000 10.00 Snapdragons 8.00 15.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 4.00 Asparagus Sprengerl 350 .60 Ferns, per 1000 3.60 c.'ilenrtulas ri.OO® 6.00 Smilax J6.00 (".olden Spur 6.00® 7.00 I'^reesi.t 4.00® fi.OO \'on Sion 6.00® 7.00 push sweet peas, daffodils and other plentiful flowers at this time, as at the prices, they could get choice flow- ers in quantity lots. It should prove very profitable to them, and help keep down the surplus. NOTES. A large grower of plants for the Raster market said that few realize, that in three weeks Easter week would he on them. Much of the success of I Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. BERGER BROS Roses, Carnations, Violets, Freesia. 1225 Race St. PhUadelphla, P». Cincinnati, Mar, 3. Per 100 Roses, Premier 12.000 35.00 Columbia 10.000 35.00 Butterfly 10.00® :'.5.00 White Killarney ,,, 8.00® 30 00 Pink Killarney 8.00 rm 30. (lu Sunburst 10.000 36.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward... 8.00® 26.00 Ophelia 8.000 26.00 Baby Doll 4.000 6.00 Cainations 6.00® 8.00 Calendulas 3.00 '.r 4.00 Paper- White Narcissus 6.00® 8.00 Sweet Peas 2.00® 3.00 Freesia 4.00® 6.00 Violets (California) .76 Princess AVales 1.50 Ferns, per 1,000 3.00 3.60 Leucothoe. per 1,000 6.00 Oalax, per 1.000 1.50 Daffodils 6.00® 8.00 Mexican Ivy, per 1.000 6,00 Smilax, per string 160 .20 Dutch Hyacinths 10.000 12.00 Plun-.osus (south.) per bch. .26© ,35 Tulips 8.0B® 8.00 certain crops depends on the weather, which to get everything in without hard forcing, would have to be gener- ous in sunshiny days. His advice to retailers was to get their orders m early. So many leave it to the last minute, and expect the stock to be saved for them, which when certain essential items, such as lilies and rambler roses are so scarce, it behooves them to be on the ,iob at once. The advertisement of the local pub- licity committee, which appeared in tliree prominent papers the past week, was given .an OK as being very fine by all in the trade. Next week's sweet pea ad will be very opportune. What is wanted now, is a cash endorsement, a trifle of one cent added to every dollar'-s worth of flowers purchased. jj'Ay.iw .;ci,Ci IsJ- 1920. The American Florist, 369 HOLTON i niNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens J CI.PDLLWORTH CD CUT FLOWERS, PLANTS, BULBS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE, WIS. Fancy Chiffons (About 85 to 40 yardi to bolt.) Per yd. Dotted effect. 4 in. wide 10.10 Lily of the Valley effect, 4 in. wide.. .10 ■'Blue" Valley, cut ed|;e, 6 in. wide .. .09 Dotted effect, 6 in. wide 13 Lace effect, 6 in. wide 13 Lily of the Valley effect, 6 in. wide . .■ .13 "Gold" Valley effect, 6 in. wide 14 Stik, with Saiin Herders, 6 in. wide,. .15 Silk, with Satin Borders, 8 in. wide.. .20 Maline,27 in. wide . .30 Silk Oauze (or netting). 6 in. wide... .13 Silk Gauze (or netting), 14 in. wide . .23 Special list of many other useful Iteiui sent free. (yeo. H. An^ermueller Co. 1324 Fine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYTHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St.. PhUadelphla, Pa. Little :i.s it may seem from each iii- dividual, it will make a large sum in the aggregate. Sign your contract slips and send tliem to the secretary and get behind the movement with a will. The large house. 72x300 feet, of the Joseph Heacock Co., Roelofs, Pa., planted with sweet peas, is now com- ing into crop. They are very fine, many having from 15 to 18-incli stems. They will cut heavily from this house until after Kaster. Exceptionally fine Premier roses aie leading features of their rose stock. The grouud will soon be broken for the large power plant and greenhouse of the Kdgeplain Floral Co.. at St. Leonards. A lot of the material is now on the place, and work will com- mence as soon as the weather per- mits. The house is expected to be ready for planting early in May. As the time for the New York show approaches, considerable interest is shown, and it is expected that a large number of the trade of this city will visit the exhibition, and also inspect the various Easter stocks of noted growers. The broken glass of the large house at Florex Gardens is now nearly all reset and the ground for the two new 700-foot houses will be cleared at once, so that their erection may proceed as rapidly as pos.sible. The large block of glganteiim lilies of A. M. Campbell's, at Strafford, are in splendid condition. Those in pots are all 10 to 11-inch bnlbs, and should make superb plants. Russell roses, sweet peas. lilac and oattleyas were features of the Leo Niessen Co's. stock the Ps Philadelphia, Mar. 3. Per 100 Roses. Heauty, special. ... 75.00 @100. 00 fancy 35.00^ tlO.uo Mis. Chas. Russell.. 8.000 50.00 KiUarney 10.00® 20.011 Hadley 20.00® 75.00 .Sunburst IJ.OO® 26.00 Wards 10.00® 18.00 OpDelia li.OOlyl 25.00 Columbia 16.00@ 30.00 Premier 15.00® 30.00 Cattleyas 60® .75 L.ilac, buncli 1.50® 2.50 Narcissus 4.00® 8.00 Mignoneite 8.00® 10. Ou Gardenias, doz.. .Ju® .75 Cyprldedluma 35.00® 60.00 Carnations 10.00® 15.00 Carnation I.addie 20.00® 26.00 Snapdragons, per doz 1.50® 2.00 Callas 20.00® 25.00 Easter Lilies 25.00® 30.00 Violets 50® 1.00 Calendulas 3.00® 6.00 Adiantum )..W@ 1.50 Smilax .26 Asparagus Strings 60® .76 Freesla 6.00® 10.00 Pittsburgh, Mar. 3. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, spl., per duz. 9.50 " " fey. per doz. 7.50 ex., per duz. 6.00 " " No. 1, per doz. 2.00 Hadley 15.00® 35.00 KiUarney 8.00® 20.00 iMaryland 8.00® 20.00 Sunburst 8.00® 20.00 .Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 6.00® 16.00 Russell 10.00® 35.00 Columbia 10.00® 30.00 Ophelia 8.00® 20.00 Hilda 8.00® 15.00 I'remier 10.00® 35.00 Carnations '. 8.00® 10.00 Cattleyas, eacli 1.00 Ferns, per 1.000 4.00 Sweet Peas 1.50® 3.00 Daisies 2.00® 4.00 Galax, per 1,000 2.00 Plumosus, per bunch .40 Sprcngerl per bunch .60 Smilax. per doz 3.00 Calendulas 2.00® 6.00 Narcissus, white 8.00 Lilacs, per bunch 2.00 Tulips 8.00 Mignonette 10.00 Snapdragons, per doz 1.50® 3.00 Calla Lilies, per -duz., 3.00®6.00 Freesia 4.00® 6.00 .MILWAUKEE, Mar. 3. Per 100 Roses, KiUarney, W. Kill'n'y 6.00® 15.00 Ward 6.00® 16.00 Premier 15.00® 36.00 Ophelia , 8.00® 25.00 " Columbia 12.00W 35.00 Hoosier Beauty .... 8.00® 20.00 Carnations, assorted 4.00® 6.00 Cattleyas. per doz 5.00® 6.00 Paper Whites 6.00® 8.00 Violets 76® 1.00 Callas. per doz 2.50® 3.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 3.00 Rubrums, per doz l.BO Lilies 20.00® 26.00 Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OP MERIT staple Baskets and Seasonable Novelties in Quantity. Send for Our CntaloEue. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1311 N. 2nd St., PhUa., Pa. Mention the American Florist when writino WHY NOT TRY THE McCALLUM CO. ror Real Service in FLORISTS' SUPPI lES 7 We are manufacturers and iniporteri — not merely jobbers. Send for Our New Catalog and be convinced. The McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS ^Vliolosale Florists and SappUes 218 North Fifth St. Senfl list in for anotations. Mention the Amei-ican Florist when writing St. Louis, Mar. 3. Per 100 Roses, Hadley 10.00® 20.00 Premier 10.00® 40.00 KiUarney 6.00® 15.00 White KiUarney ... 6.00® 15.00 Hoosier Beauty ....10.00® 20.00 Russell, doz 5.00® 8.00 Ward 4.00® 8.00 Sunburst 8.00® 15.00 Perns, per 1000 15.00 Carnations, Laddie. 3.00® 8.00 Carnations, Specials, doz... 7.50® 12.00 .Sweet Peas 75@ 3.00 Narcissus 6.00 Calendulas S.OOffl) 5.00 Calla 12.50® 25.00 Mignonette, doz 1.60 Violets 60® .76 Galax, per 1.000 1.60- Leucothoe per 1,000 7.60 Boxwood, per lb .26 Lily of the Valley 8.00 Preesla 3.00® 6.00 Jonquils 4.00® 6.00. 370 The American Florist. Mar. 6, Casper Altemus has opened the Larclivvood Flower Shop at ■442 South COth street, which makes the fourth florist below Marlcet street on this busy tiioruuglifare. Berger Bros, are looking for a new location, their lease expiring the first of April. Sweet peas, violets and daffodils are quantity items. Alfred M. Campbell says : "Men may come, and men may go, but the run of automobile trucks to the repair shops goes on forever." Exceptionally fine Mrs. Ward and other choice carnations are features of the Kdward Reid stock. K. New York. PBICES CONTINUE TO DliOl". The situation in the wholesale dis- trict has steadily grown worse since our notes of February 28 were writ- ten. It would seem that prices should have, by this time, reached bed rock, but they continue to decline on al- most all stocks. Orchids, which have been comparatively reasonable in price throughout the winter, seem to be falling' off in supply, and while, as yet there has been no marked advance in prices, there is a possibility that there may be. But practically every other stock dropped. No. 2 roses are down to $4 to $0 per 100, and the longer grades have fallen in proportion. Ex- cepting Laddie, carnations are running at from $4 to $0 per lUO. Gardenias, that lor a- time wholesaled for $1 each, are now a glut, and the best are going for $3 per dozen. There is an enormous stock of sweet peas on the market. Short stock is offered as low as 50 and I'j cents per lOU; the best, very fine stock, at $3 per 100. Good tulips sold well for a time, but quantities of them are now seen in almost all the wholesale stores. There is now on the market a giant daffodil, an exceptionally fine produc- tion. Here it goes by the name of "Albert S.," but we cannot vouch for that being its true name. It has been selling for $2 per dozen, wholesale. Other yellow stock and Paper Whites are going as low as 50 cents per dozen. The supply of American Beauty roses is not heavy, but there is so little call for them, that specials range at the wholesale rate of $45 to $75 per 100, depending on quality. It would seem that such great reduction in prices on the bulk of stock should quicken the demand, but no such movement has as yet< materialized. Some of the lead- ing retail stores report that the most they are doing is in funeral work. And again, there seems;, in certain quarters, to be -a. dispoa-.tion to "knock" the florist business. ■ A Jewish rabbi was recently quoted in one of the newspapers, as saying that his people were being advised not to buy flowers. That need not cause great alarm as similar statements have been published in the past. Over in Hackensack, N. J., there is a man who has gained some prominence as an astronomer and weather prophet. He attributed the late war, and pretty, much all the "eussedness" that at- tended it, to spots on the sun. March 1. — There is considerable buy- ing this morning, but prices are on the decline. Fair weather is increasing the supply. GREEK- AJIERICAN FLORISTS' ASS'N. BALL. The thirteenth anniversary entertain- ment .Tnd ball of the Greek-American Florists' Association, was held in the grand ball room of the Hotel Com- modore on the night of February 2(3. There was a large attendance, and it was a most successful affair. The stage and balconies were handsome- ly decorated by a committee, of which Theodore Malandre, of Malandre Brothers, was chairman. Other mem- bers of the committee were : George Hanges, George Roudires, D. Anarg- yros and S. Papadakos. Other well SWEET PEAS, ROSES, Carnations, Violets. lACAnh S F«knwif«li 5 1 West 28th Street, NEW YORK ««U9Cpil w»» ■ dllltylly Telephones: 420 -42 1-422 Watldns. FUTTERMAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102 West 28th St., New York. Telephones: Watkins 159 and 9761. The Right People to Deal With. Consignments SoUclte known Greek-American floristjs 'were prominent on various committees. Other iv-ell-known men noticed were George D. Nicholas, D. J. Pappas and George J. jPolykranas. A two-hour entertainment preceded the dancing in which there were clever acrobatic feats, a balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet,, topical songs and "bits of grand opera." The grand march was a noteworthy feature of the ball. The officers of this association are : N. J. Lales, president; J. T. Caparell, vice- president; J. Soteriades, treasurer; C. Thomas, secretary, and A. Frank, as- sistant secretary. A large number of floristsi, not connected with the as- sociation, including native Americans, attended. • FLORISTS' CLUB BANQUET PLANS. President Henshaw, of the New York Florists' club, is anxious that the banquet to lie held on the night of St. Patrick's day, at the Hotel Bilt- more, shall be a success, and he hopes that the club members and other flo- rists will turn out in force. We join him in iiis laudable endeavors. Many visiting florists in the city, attending the flower show, which opens March 15, will be invited to attend. The club has generally been successful with its banquets, and it is hoped that this one will be preeminently so. It should be a banner get-together affair. NOTES. The Sun and New York Herald, in its issue of February 29, publishes the following: "To Readers of Farm and Garden Department — Because of the serious shortage in newsprint paper the Sun and New York Herald is com- pelled to discontinue its Farm and Garden Department." Before the two newspapers were merged into one, the "Farm and Garden Department" was a feature of the Sunday Sun. The next meeting of the New Y''ork Florists' Club will be held in its hall in the Engineering building, 2.5-33 "West 39th street, on the night of March 8. It is expected that extended reports will be made on the final ar- rangements for the spring flower show, which is to open on the 15th; on the arrangements for the club banquet on the night of the 17th, and on various other- matters. The sympathy of the trade is with Abraham Tischworz, salesman for George C. Siebrecht, whose wife died February 17. of pneumonia, leaving two small children. Joseph A. Millang is receiving fine stock of the Francis Scott Key rose. Hitherto, it has been largely consid- ered as a summer variety, but it has done well this winter. Robert G. Wilson, of Brooklyn, now has the cut flower concession in the Heden department store, Newark, N. J., with George Sims in charge. The market is flooded with lily of the valley and surplus stock has been going at $1 per 100, with plenty of it offered on the streets. ^.^^^ C. Lecakes & Co. Evergreens and Florists' Supplies Ferns, Galax, Laurel, Leucothoe Sprays, and Moss, Our Specialties. 116 W. 28th St., New York Telephone Watkins 2315 No connection with any other concern. Prompt aud Ciireful alteution to Mail, Tele- graph and Telephone Orders. Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 133 AV. 28th St., NEW YORK. Telephones »7«0 Chelsea SPECIALTIES -Cut Orchids, Asparagus Plu- mosus Sprays and Mistletoe and Berries. Our orchids are grown by Cariilo it Co., of Mama roafck. N. Y. ~-^ WHOLESALE A Tlori^tg Joseph A. Millang AVHOIvESALE FLORIST 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephouet 204G AVntkins A. J. Anderson, of Manhasset, Long Island, is bringing in fine stock of variegated freesias. Thomas Rowland, of Boston, was a visitor, February 27. A. F. P. 1920. The American Florist. 371 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 3864 and 3 158 Watkins GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephons No. 2264 WatUni William Mackie WIIOIiESALE FLORIST 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone: ToD \Vntkln» Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST '■•^'s'SlwaJiins 133 W. 28th St., New York All the NEW ROSES. CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COROnSSION All tlip New and Standard \''arietie3 of Rosea, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 34 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Trlt-phoiirN: AVntkins 300 and 301 Mention the American Florist lohen writing -qmuiunuiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinitiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiltiniiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiniHiiiiiiiiiiiu: JOHN YOUNG & CO. I Wholesale Commission Florists = 53 W. 28tli St. NEW YORK Telephone Watkins 4336 | diiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiriiiiriiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiir Mention the American Florist when writing WILLIAM P. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28tli Street, NEW YORK Telephone 533S Watkins Metitio7i the American Florist when loriting Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. G08 and GOO Watkins CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Chelsea 0925 I. Goldstein WHOLESALE FLORIST 116 W. 28th St., New York Prompt nnd careful attention to your Interests. Conslgnnients Solicited. J. K. ALLEN Wboleanle Commission Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 133 West 28th St., NEW YORK Kstfiblishcd 1887 All coll si'^ II ni outs receive our special attention. VlioMeHo¥erMM"KeU New TorKj Mar. 3. Per 100 Hi>s.?s. Beauty. Specials. ... 50.00 @ 76.00 " extra and fancy 36.00® 40.00 Hoosier Beauty .... 6.00 @ 16.00 Hadley 8.00® 60.00 Francis Scott Key.. 10. 00® 60.00 Columbia 6.00® 20.00 Prima Donna B.OO® 16.00 Dble ■nnu. Killarney 6.00® 20.00 White Killarney ... 4.00® 12.00 Aaron Ward 6.00® 16.00 Ophelia 4.00® 16.00 Sunbur.st 4.000 16.00 J. L. Mock 6.00® 16.00 Mr.s. Chas. Russell.. 8.00® 20.00 Premier 10.00® 26.00 Cattleya orchids, special. .. 50.00 @ 75.00 Carnations 3,00® G.OO Adiantum Croweanum and ■ Hybridum 1.00® 1.60 Asp. Plumosus, doz. bchs.. 3.00@ 4.00 Smilax. doz. strings 1.60® 2.00 Lilies, white 30.00® 36.00 Gardenia.s. per doz 1.00® 3.00 Callas, per doz 2.00® 3.00 Paper White Narcissus, doz. .60@ .60 Lilies, Rubrums 10.00® 12.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 3.00 I. ily of the Valley 1.60® 6.00 \'iolets 25® .50 Calendulas, per doz 15.00® 25.00 Yellow Narcissus, per doz... ,50® .60 Mignonette, per. doz 50® 2.00 Lilac, per bunch 1.00® 2.00 Preesia 1.60® 3.00 Tulips, per doz. 50® .60 Flamingo ~ l.no Acacia, per bunch 1.50@ 3.50 Buddleia, per bunch I.OO iiiant Daffodils, per doz.... 2.00 .Snapdragons, per doz 50® 3.00 Frank H. Traendly Charles Scliencb Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cot Flower Exchange 436 Si.\th Avenue, NEW YORK Between 26th and 27th Sts. Tel^honcs: 798 and 799 ^Vatkins Orchids, Roses. Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading growers. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Telephones: 3310-11-12 Watkins Henshaw Floral Co. (Incorporated") Wholesale Commission Florists 127 W. 28th St., NEW YORK J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers PhoneR 5413 & 5891 Watkins M V 1» 115 West 28th Street, WCW I OfK Telephones J^^J^jWatklnsI*- '• P»PP«». ?«•• United Cut Flower Co., >"• WHOLESAIiKRS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing phone: (2335K^. 1233«r ATKIVS WM. KESSLER WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. eth & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: U atkins 9254 EDWARD BRENNER Wholesale Florist 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Everything in Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited. N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Eldg.. Cth Av. and W. 26th. N. T. Desirable wall space to rent for adverti8LU<. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Bluest standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of Grecu and Florists' Snppfics. 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Telephones: 3S70-3871 %Vatkins THE LARGEST RECEIVER OF CUT FIOWERS IN THE On. A complete .assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing 372 The American Florist. Mar. 6, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by tlie firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. BINYARD, NEW YORK, 413 Madison Ave. Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. I. Snminer Season. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Abs'd Mention the American Florist when writing DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Qreenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Members of Florists' Telensvli Deliverr. Mention the American Florist when writing HARTFORD, CONN. George G.McClunie 165 MAIN STREET Right in the Hospital District-Hartford. Charter Oali, Williams, Insane. St. Francis and Memo rial Hospitals within two blocks of Flower Shop. Member of Florists' Tele^aph Dellveir. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. J. G. Papadem Co. (FORMERIiY DRAKOS CO.) 2953 Broadway. Members of Florists' Telegraph Dellverr, Mention the American Florist when writing New York. A. B. CAZAN PliOWERS OF QUAlilTY 2751 Broadway Member of Florists' Telegraph Deliveir. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. The Aphrodite Co. THE ARTISTIC FLORISTS noral Decomttons for .411 Occasions. 2703 Broadway, l^hone Academy 2479 Mention the American Florist when writing ilSTABLISHED 1847 F. T. D. THE NAME PROTECTS YOU Steamers are Again Sailing on Schedule Deliveries made on board BOSTON 1 PARK STREET 799 BOYLSTON STREET NEW YORK 561 FIFTH AVENUE Mention the American Florist when writing BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTTMIILER 426 Madison Ave.. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. Mention the American Florist when writing Seattle-Rosala Bros. Finest floral studio In Northwest. Member F.T. D. Mention the American Florist when writing lEWARI, E J. Philips Bros. 9S8 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph DeliverT. Mention the American Florist when writing Wholesale and Retail Florist C.H.rREY 1133 St., LINCOLN, NEB. WiU fill orders tor the West on short notice. Trade discounts. First-class stock. Mention the American Florist when writing Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED BANNA * SONS win flll TOW t- ders for Designs and Cot Flowers Id Mlclll^n. Mention the Aincrican Florist when uTritinp Mention the American Florist when writini^ 3343 "W. MA.DI90N 8T. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing For St. Louis. WIRE Grimm & Goriy Mention the American Florist ichen icrit'iniy iy:iO. The American Florist. 373 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be (loliv«'recl for the (ra hnre the Best Kneilitlea In the City Kcinbsn of Floriiti' Telsgrapb Delivery. Uentxoxf, the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BKOOKlYirs LARGEST FLORIST ELEVEN STORES Main Store - 334 Lewis Ave. Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City. Brooklyn and Long Island. Member of Florists' Tele^aDh Delivery. LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORE. Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. CUDC BROS.Ca FLORISTS I2l4r 3TNW Gudes^ Memters of Florists' Tolegraph IToUvery. Mention the American Florist when writing SHERIDAN, WYO. SHERIDAN GREENHOUSE CO. Plants and Flowers WICHITA. Kansas ^^.riilr W H. GULP & COMPANY Quality Floworn Members rersonal Serviii- F. T. D. A. A. L3NGE 77-79 E. Madison St., CHICAGO Telegraph, Mail and Telephone Orders given most prompt and careful attention and filled with the best stock in the market. YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED. TKOM >.T:W YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED March 6 Noordam. Holland-America (Rotterdam). FROM NEWPORT NEWS. Andyk. Hol- land-America (Rotterdam). I/A TOURAINE, French Line (Havre). Cedric. I. M. M. Llne.s (I..iverpool). FROM GALVESTON. Nortonian. I. M. M. I.lnea (I.-iverpooI). Philadelphia. I. M. M. Lines (Southampton). Mesaba. I. M. M. Lines (London). PROM PHILADELPHIA. East .Shore. I. M. M. Line.s (London). PROM BALTIMORE. Missouri. I. M. M. Lines (London). FROM BOSTON. Scythian. I. M. M. Lines (Manchester). FROM BALTIMORE. Gothland. I. M. M. Lines (Antwerp). ^\^est Cherow. I. ^r M. Linea (Glasgow). FROM PORTI,.\ND. ME.. Welshman. I. M. M. Lines ( Avonmouth). FROM BALTIMORE. Downshire. I. M. M. Lines (Belfast-Dublin). Carmania. Cunard-Anchor (Liverpool). Imperator, Cunard-Anclinr (Southampton). Volumnia. Cunard-Anchor (London). PROM PORTLAND. ME.. Inkula. Cunard- Anchor (London). FROM PORTLAND. ME.. Saturnia. I. M. M. Liu*"S ^Glasgow). Slavic Prince. Prince Line (Yokahoma). March 8. Vasari, I. M. M. Lines. PROM BO.STON, Inkula. I. M. M. Lines (London), FROM BOSTON'. VirBilia. I. M. M. Lines Liverpool). FROM BALTIMORE. Doonholm. I. M. M. Lines (Bristol). FROM WEST ST. JOHNS. Verentia. I. M. M. Lines (Bristol). March 9. Royal George. I. M. M. Lines (Southamp- ton). March 10. Niagara, French Lines (Bordeaux). Verentia, I. M. M. Lines (Avonmouth). Norman Monarch. I. M. M. Lines (Smyrna). FROM PHILADELPHIA. Chipana. I. M. M. Lines (London). > MEMBER FJorJsfs ' '7i'lc£raph "Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, 0. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS """^"e°iSS2,8*^- CLEVELAND Mention the American Florist when writing New York. Established 184S David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orderi B| Telegrtph PrornptI) Fiilcil Phones 1552-1553 Colnmbns. New Orleans, La. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Member of Florists' Telenach Sellverr. 374 The American Florist. Mar. 6, 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 the Northwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the largeBt stock ; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. W6 are alive night and day. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Members of Florists Telegraph 'D'eUvery. Uention the American Florist when writing Newark, N. J. Begerow^s 946 BROAD STREET Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries ■throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken. N. J., and New Tork. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. iW.SmltliCo. KEENAN BIjDG. Ijargest Floral Establishment In America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY .CLlEfELiNi EUCLID AVENUE Memhers of Florists' Tielegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Send TelcKraph, Telephone or .Mall Orders for florist service in this vicinit.r to The Dominion Flofal Co. 484 St. Catherines St., West Montreal, Que., Canada Every order receives prompt and carefal attention. Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone Lenox 3822 New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /.venue In the Hear* of most exclusive residential section. Mention the American Florist tohen writing CTT'lt T> and near-by WUkCS-riarre Pennsylvania Towbi »rM..is..A.W. B.EVANS Astoria Florist NEW YORK CITY 21 no 'Ri.<\a/lTArav ^ • «... ., .. . We are In center of residential ».«• loo DrOaaWay, Tel. 9414 Schnyler. on. between 77tli and 78tb streeU. Members of Floriata' TisleKrach Dellvtrr. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. T. — Eyres, 106 State St. Albany, N. Y. — Banker's. Boston. 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. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co., 146 S. W abash . Chicago — Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St. Chicago — Friedman, 522 S. Michigan Blvd. Chicago — C. Frauenfelder, W. Madison St. Chicago— Fleischman, Railway Exchg. Bldg. Chicago — A. Lange, 77-79 E. Madison St. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, W. Madison Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., Buckingham PI. Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati, O.— Hardesty & Co. Cincinnati O. — H. W. Sheppard. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland. O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Fl. Co. Dallas. Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews, The Florist. Dayton, O. — J. W. Rodgers. Denver. Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — Central Floral Co., Broadway Detroit, Mich. — John Breltmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — Duluth Floral Co. El Paso, Tex. — Potter Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Fl. Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt. Hartford. Conn. — Geo G. McClunle. Kansas City, Mo. — W. J. Barnes. ■ Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — John A. Salzer Seed Co. Lincoln, Neb. — C. H. Frey. Lincoln. Neb. — Frey & Frey. Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saake. Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August B. Baumer. Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewlld Greenhouses. Milwaukee, Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. Montreal. Que., Can. — The Dominion Fl. Co. Nashville, Tenn.— Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Bergerow's. Newark. N. J.^The Rosery Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. Newburyport. Mass. — E. W. Pearson. New Orleans, La. — Metalrle Ridge Nur. Co. New Orleans, La. — Chas. Eble. New Orleans. La. — The Avenue Floral Co. Now York — The Aphrodite Co. New York — Astoria Florist, 2188 Broadway. New York — A. T. Bunyard. Madison Ave. New York — H. H. Burns, 609 Madison Ave. New York — N. Christatos, 1028 Sixth Ave. New York — Dard's 44th and Madison Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — John D. Flessas, Columbus Ave. New York — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Hession. New York — Kottmlller. New York — Malandre Bros. New York — J. G. Papadem Co. New York — A. B. Cazan. New York — Max Schllng. New York — Thos. F. Galvln, Inc. New York — G. B. M. Stumpp. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic. N. J. — Edward Sceery. Paterson, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Philadelphia. Pa. — Charles H. Grakelow. Philadelphia. Pa. — J. J. Harbermehl's Sons. Pittsburgh. Pa. — Randolph & McCIements. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co. Pittsburgh, Pa.^Mrs. E. A. Williams. Rockford, 111. — H. W. Buckbee. Roanoke, Ya. — Fallon, Florist. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons. Salt Lake City, Utah— Miller Floral Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi. Seattle. Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Seattle. Wash. — Rosala Bros. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. Sheridan, Wyo. — Sheridan Greenhouse Co. St. Louis, Mo. — F. H. Weber. St. Louis Mo. — Grimm & Gorly. St. Paul Minn. — Holm & Olson. Tacoma. Wash. — California Florists. Terre Haute. Ind. — J. G. Heinl & Sons. Toledo. O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Washington, D. C. — Blackistone. Inc. Washington. D. C. — Geo. H. Cooke. Washington, D. C. — Louise Flower Shop. Washington, D. C. — Gude Bros. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenyis. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada Members of Florists' Telegraph DellvuT* Mention the American Florist when writing Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Farnum St. ,5o???d'^?i8. Member of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street Dunlop's We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Flowers DeliTered Anywtieri. Flione, 1952 Bedfori HUGO H. JAHN FliORIST 710 Nostrand Avenue Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N, 1. Brooklyn Representative of National Floral Corporation. Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Cnmberland Member of Florists' TeloRraph Delivery. New York G:E.M. STUMPP 761 FIFTH AVKNUE Member of Florists' Tblegraph Delivery. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' TeleKranh Delivery. Washington, D. C. — Geo C. Shaffer. Wichita. Kan. — W. H. Culp & Co. Wllkes-Barre, Pa. — A. W. B. Evans. Worcester. Mass. — Littlefleld, Florist. Worcester. Mass. — Randall's Flower Show. Yonkers. N. Y. — New York Floral Co. 1920. The American Florist. 375 Best Flowers Best Service Chicago's Leading Florist Railway Exchange Bldg. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FIX)RI8T8 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester ph. 606. Long Dlst. Bell ph. 2189 Hcm1)or of Florists' Telefrrapb Delivery* Mention the Amcricdn Florist when icritinfj Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Helnl.) 88« Superior St., Toledo, O, Both Phones, 637. Special attention to mail and telegraph orders. Member of Florists' Teleffraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist lehen writing ^BiniiniiniinnniniiiniiiHiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiifflnniiinninDiiiniiiiiiiiiii^ I Cinci7inati, O. I HARDESn & CO. I 150 East Fourth Street i THE BEST THAT GROWS. I EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. E '^miiiooiniinniiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiauiiiiR^ Mention the A merican Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade discount. 229 WEST THIRD STREET Mention the American Florist when writing BuCfalo, N. Y. = S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street ADdei.ion service means fresh. sturdy stock and promptdeliverie9inBuflalo,Lockport Niagara Falls and Western New York Member! of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Kansas and Western Missouri. Up-to-date Service. F. T. D. Est. 1890. Mention the Amei-ican Florist when writing J. W. B0D6ERS Elks' Buiidins. navfnn fl 4 South Jeflfer.son Street. ■L'<*J lUIl, \J. Telegraph orders for Dayton will receive our Immediate and careful attention. Mention the Ajneriean Florist tchen writing No order for less than $3.00 accepted for delivery. All orders for less than this amount will be absolutely refused. "rt-tir ACn ^^°^ ^°^^ telegraph orders to us for wll I^ALlU delivery in Chicago and vicinity. 146 S. WABASH AVE. Member of F. T. D. Mention the American Florist when writing EDWARD Passaic, N. J. F. T. SCEERY D. Paterson, N. J. Send your Orders for Chicago ^"i'.t All ordprg oarefullv filled " tSJii^^S^^ GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Memter of Florists' TeleirraDh Delivery. New Y^ork BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. cor. 72d 8t. Phone CoInmbiM M68. Branch t 840 AVestchester ATe« Bronx. Phone: Intervale 4990. Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop ConnecHcnt Ave at N. St.. N. W. UIss lionise W, Daugherty, Proprietress Phones — ^Franklin 357D. 3S41, 3842. Member of Florists' Teleffraph Delivery. Albany, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET E. W. PEARSON 38 State St., Newburyport, Mass. Covers All New England Points Tacoma, Wash. California Eiorists will take cara of all telegraphic orders. Hession Madison Ave. and 76 St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PREMISES (107 1 Phones < 420 )-L«no» 1775) Plant Specialists Memlier of Florists' TeleSTauh Delivery. Colorado Springs, Colo. Order* Carefnlly EisecnteA Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Retail Member of Florists' leleeraili Deliverr. Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph ordcrscaretuUy filled. 138-140 Fourth St., East Denver, Colo. yhc Park Floral Co. B. E. CaUS. PruirleeL E. P. NEiMAN, SecrduT. Milwaukee, Wis. A-^ J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. r«Swl 437-39-41 Milwaukee St. ^lon^ Members Florists' Telegraph ^^^^^^ Delivery Association. 371 The American Florist. Mar. 6, Quality pROMPTNeSS ■mtfrs F.T.D. — The — Avenue Floral Co. 3442 ST.CHARLES AVENUE Mention the American Florist when writing SALT LAKE CITY Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250,000 Sqiinrp Feet of Modern Glass. Plrst-Class Stock and Service. Usual Discount. Mention the American Florist when writing Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when toriting St. Louis, Mo. F H. WEBER N. E. Cor. Taylor and Oll-re St«. Flowers delivered In City and State on short notice. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR,Inc. FliOBIST 324 Fulton St. cor. Plerrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good <:are and prompt attention, riionea, 270-271 Main. FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY — OF "Home Grown Flowers" Get i-^ touch with J.E.MA^HEWS0N,e.^S1l!: Mp"iber of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Orders tfIH be care- fully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH "Wholesale and Retail Florists, Grand Rapids Mention the American Florist when writing DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in any direction. n||| l|T|| l|||l|l WearethecenteroftlieEreat UULUIn, minni Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior. Wis. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S ORDERS PHIUDELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS AROUND Flowers and Service THE BELLKVUE-STRATFORD BROAD AT WALNUT STS. Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. Mention the American Florist when writing Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. .^Ipha Floral Co.. S. "Wabash Ave.. Chicago Anderson, S. A.. 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y. Aphrodite Co., The. New York. Astoria Florist, 2188 Broadway. New York. Avenue Floral Co., The, New Orleans, La. Baer, Julius. Cincinnati, O. Barnes, W. J., Kansas City, Mo. Baumer, August R., Louisville, Ky. Bergerow's 746 Broad St., Newark. N. J. Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. Breitmever's Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Buckbpo. H. W.. Rocktord, 111. Bunyard. A. T., Madison Ave., New York. Burns, H. H., 509 Madison Ave., New York. California Florist, Tacoma, Wash. Central Floral Co., N. State St., Chicago. Central Floral Co., Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Clarke's Sons, David, New York. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn, and L., Washington Culp, W. H. & Co.. Wichita. Kan. Danker*s, Albany, N. Y. Dard*s, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Dominion Floral Co.. Montreal. Que., Can. Duluth Floral Co., Duluth, Minn. Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St., Toronto. Eble, Chas., New Orleans, La. Evans, A. W. B., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Eyres, 106 State St., Albany, N. Y. Fallon. Florist. Roanoke, Va. Fleischman. Chicago. Fox. J. M. & Son, Inc.. Milwaukee. Wis. Frauenfelder, C, Chicago. Freeman, Mrs. J. B., Toledo, O. Frey, C. H., 1133 O St., Lincoln, Neb. Frey & Prey. 1338 O St., Lincoln, Neb. Friedman, 622 S. Michigan Blvd.. Chicago. Galvin. Thos. F., Inc., New York and Boston. Gasser Co., J. M., Cleveland, O. Grakelow, Charles H., Philadelphia, Pa. Grand Rapids Floral Co.. Grand Rapids, Mich. Grimm & Gorly. St.. Louis. Mo. Gude Bros., Washington, D. C. Habermehl's Sons. J. J., Philadelphia, Pa. Hardesty & Co.. Cincinnati, O. Hart, Henry, Inc., 1000 Madison Ave.. N. Y. Helm & Sons, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Henderson. Lewis, Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. Hesslon, Madison and 76th St., New York. Hollywood Gardens. Seattle, Wash, Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn. Idlewlld Greenhouses, Memphis, Tenn. Jahn, Hugo H., Brooklyn. N. Y. Joy Floral Co., Nashville, Tenn. Keller Sons, J. R.. Rochester. N. Y. Kottmlller. 426 Madison Ave.. New York. Lang Floral & Nursery Co.. Dallas. Tex. Lange, A., 77-79 E. Madison St.. Chicago. LIttleneld Florist, Worcester, Mass. Louise Flower Shop. Washington, D. C. McClunle, Geo. G.. Hartford, Conn. Malandre Bros.. New York. Mangel. 17 E. Monroe St.. Chicago. Matthews, The Florist. Dayton, O. Matthewson. J. E.. Sheboygan. Wis. Metairle Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans, La. Miller Floral Co., Salt Lake City. Utah. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Newell, A., Kansas City, Mo. New York Floral Co.. Yonkers, N. Y. Papadem, J. G. Co., 29B3 Broadawy, N. Y. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Pearson, E. W., Newburyport, Mass. Penn, The Florist, Boston, Mass. Philips Bros., 938 Broad St., Newark, N. J. Pikes Peak Flo. Co., Colorado Springs. Colo. Podesta St. Baldocchl. San Francisco. Potter Floral Co., El Paso, Tex. Randall's Flower Shop, Worcester, Mass. Randolph & McClements, Pittsburgh, Pa. Rock, Wm. L., Flower Co., Kansas City. Rodgers. J. W., Dayton. O. Rosery Floral Co., The. Newark, N. J. Rosaia Bros.. Seattle, Wash. Saake, O. C, Los Angeles. Cal. Salzer Seed Co., John A.. La Crosse, Wis. Schiller, The Florist, Chicago. Schllng, Max, 78B Fifth Ave., New York. Sceery, Edward, Passaic. N. Y. Sceery, Edward, Paterson, N. J. Schlatter, Wm., & Son, Springfield. Mass. .Schnjidt, Chas, ,L.r I?ari:isburg,. Pa. , Shaffer. Geo. C., Washington, D. C. Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. FLORIST Established over 30 years. 1122 Grand Avenue. Mention the American Florist when writing Lang Floral & Nursery Co. 1214 Main Street, Dallas, Texas. Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Texas, Oklahoma. Louisiana, New Mexico. No orders too large, none to small. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Rockford, lU. H. W. BUCKBEE. Mention the American Florist when writing LITTLBFIEID, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. ]ffemt>ers of Florists' Tlelegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Sheppard. Henry W., Cincinnati, O. Sheridan Greenhouse Co., Sheridan, Wyo. Smith & Fetters Co., Cleveland, O. Smith Co., A. W., Pittsburgh, Pa. Smith, Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich. Stumpp, G. E. M., New York. Trepel. Joseph, Brooklyn, N. Y. Walker Co., The F., Louisville, Ky. Weber, F. H.. St., Louis, Mo. Weir, James, Inc., Brooklyn, N. Y. Williams, Mrs. E. A., Pittsburgh, Pa, WIttbold Co., G., 746 Buckingham PI., Chgo. Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Los Angeles. 1920. The American Florist. 377 ifen(ton (Ae American Florist when writing Yonkers, N. Y. New York Floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway Mention the American Florist lohen writing .•.V.FLOWERS/.V. 522 SO. IIICHICAN BLVD.. Ao(Sloriom Anna, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 RACE STREET Successor to the H I L L FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Mention the American Florist when writijig Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st St. Thp Largest Growers of Flowers in tlie City. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 I*enn Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing CHARLES L SCHMIDT 313 Market St., Harrisburg, Pa. Night and day service in all Central Pennsylvania. Mention the American Florist when tcriting CHICAGO DETROIT Central Floral Co. Ifs'tJr.r^S^S^'''' Itf?»t sonire in both cities and adjolnlns territory. Member of Florists' Telegraph Dellterr Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ast'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Orders In or around WASHINGTON, 0. C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grand Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Mention the American Florist when writing liiiBiwiBiiiiiintiiiwtiaiiniuiiunnBiininiaBiiiiaiiiniiBniiuiniaiiininiiianig I WASHINGTON, D. C. I I GEO. H. COOKE I Connecticut Avenue and L Street | ■iiiBimiaiiniiiwiiaiiiaiiiaiiiaiiiiiiimmifHiiiiiiRiiwiini] Washington, D. C. BLACKISTONE,i«c 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service Los Angeles, Calif. """^^ t O.C. SAAKE ; FLORIST I We Solicic Telegraph Orders. I Regular Trade Discount. ' 215 W. FOURTH STREET New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd St. 'Phone, Columbus 6883 Ttie name"Malandre HroliierB" on a box of flowers is a Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. Send your orders for flowers for de- livery in this city and vicinity to JohnA.SalzerSeedCo. Quality and Service Assnred. Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE ICember of Plorlsts' XeleKraph Dellreiy. Mention the American Florist when writing B^iklfoT Newark, N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Prompt DeliTeries lo any town ordly wiUim ISO miles of Newark. Telephone Market 494 Mention the American Florist when xoriting "WE NEVER SLEEP" GREENHOUSES wlBHipnlSj iBIIDi 89 South Main St. "Up-lo-the-Minute" Service and Execution. Every Flower in Season Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samvel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenue Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. CHICAGO florist 17 C. MONROE ST. Uembers of Floristi' Telegraph Delivery. 378 The American Florist. Mar. 6, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. E. C. Dungan, Philadelphia, P». , Presi- dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleve- land, O., Secretary-Treasurer. The thirty-eighth annual meeting will be held at Milwaukee, Wis., June 22-24, 1920. The price of b.ng.s at Chicago, March 3. was $62. J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, returned from Miami, Fla., last week. Sugar men in the southwest are a.sk- ing permits for Me.xican laborers. "Gipsy Fxjxi.er" is the way one cata- logue house customer orders gypso- phila seed. Both English and French seedsmen report a record business this season since December 1. The S. F. Leonard Seed Co., Chi- cago, will discontinue their La Grange, Cook county, farm. St. Louis, Mo. — A heavy demand in all lines of garden seeds is reported by the St. Louis Seed Co. Philadelphia. Pa. — It is rumored that the W. Atlee Burpee Co. will open a store on Market street. Henry Mette, Quedlinburg, Germany, In his large trade catalogue, just re- ceived, gives prices in shillings. Onion Sets in the Chicago district are moving more lively this week, price in carlots being about SS.-oO. Visited Ne\v Orleans : L. W. Wheeler and Mrs. Wheeler, of the Pie- ters-Wheeler Seed Co., Gilroy, Calif. It is reported the United States Grain Corporation will turn into the government treasury $50,000,000 prof- its. COMMEaiciAL travelers crossing into Ontario, it is said, must be vaccinated when they recross the line into the United States. A Pacific Coast grower of freesias writes : "Two crop failures in suc- ces.sion is going to prove rather hard on many growers." Adolph Kruhm, who was witli the Beckert Seed Co. at Pittsburgh. Pa., ha-s gone back to the Garden Maga- zine, New York. Mail advices from the south of France indicate that Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora are flowering well and promise a good crop of bulbs. It is reported that French inspection certificates will be issued for white Roman hyacinths the coming season. This report has not yet been verified. Texas farm operations have been greatly Relayed by lack of labor, and in consequence the business of seeds- men is affected to a considerable extent. Mail trade at New York is reported only fair to March 1, while Philadel- phia dealers say business shows a fair increase. The New England seed trade has been snowed in. Toledo, O. — The clover seed market opened unchanged for old seed, March 2, while October, the new crop month, was down 25 cents. Cash closed at $34.55 and October at $25.00. Tim- othy was practically unchanged, with March at $6.52i/2, April ,$6.47V> and May. $6.45. Californi.v reports one-fourth of an inch to one inch of rain at all sta- tions March 2-3. Previously, it had been quite rainy along the west bor- der and very dry in the central valley. It is difficult to understand why congress insists upon spending large sums for absolutely unnecessary free seeds, while the people of the entire country are so heavily burdened with oTher taxes. Board of Trade. — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade, March 3, were as follows : Tim- othy. $10.00 to $13.75 per 100 pounds; March $14.10 bid, $14.40 sellers; red clover, $45.00 to $53.00 per 100 pounds. A Supreme court decision of March 1 holds that the anti-trust act does not prohibit price fixing unless intent to create a monopoly is shown. From this, it would appear that wholesale seedsmen may insist that retailers do not cut packet prices. Frank G. Cuthbertson. of C. C. Morse & Co.. San Francisco, Calif., passed through Chicago, February 28, on the last lap of his return from Eu- rope, where he spent two weeks in France and three in Great Britain. He reports a big and active seed trade on in both countries by mail and over the counter. Howard M. Earl, of the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, New York, was a fellow passenger part of the trip on the way out, drop- ping off at the Canaries to size up the seed prospects there. Visited Chicago : C. W. Scott, of Yokohama Nursery Co., New York, en route to the Pacific coast; R. C. Mc- Gill, of R. C. McGill & Co., San Fran- cisco, Calif., returning from the east; L. M. Kimberlin, of the Kimberlin Seed Co.. San Jose, Calif.; B. E. Broth- erton. Port Huron, Mich., en route to California; N. Kirby. of I. N. Simon & Son. Philadelphia, Pa.; D. A. Sherwood, of the Sherwood Seed Co., San Fran- cisco, Calif., leaving for tiie east early in the week; W. H. de Graaff, of De Graaff Bros., Ltd., Noordwyk, Holland; C. M. Keeney, Le Roy, N. Y.; Mrs. Mary E. Snow, representing the Stand- ard Seed Co.. Stockton. Calif; J. B. Agnew, San Francisco, Calif. jiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin: I THE W. C. PRESSING I SEED COMPANY I NORWAIiK, OHIO. | I — Growers KxclualTCly of — ^— \ (Sweet Corn Seed I riiiiiiiiiiHMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiDtiMiiHiiiiiiiiiriiiriiiiiiiiiiuMiiiiiiiriiniiiiuMiiiiii^ Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondence Solicited. Death of Henrr Philipps. Jr. Henry J. Philipps, Jr., passed away at his home in Toledo, O.. February 15, after a lingering illness of two years, with a throat malady. For 35 years he conducted the Henry Philipps Seed & Implement Co., a business that was established in 1848 by his fath- er, a pioneer merchant of Toledo, and which firm passed out of existence with the retirement of Henry J. Philipps, Jr., about five years ago. The deceased leaves a wife, a son, Henry S., and a daughter, Hermine, also his mother, two sisters and six brothers. Catalog'ues Received. A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, retail seeds, bulbs and plants; Stokes Seed Farms Co., Moorestown. N. J., seeds; Schultz's Seed Store, Washington, D. C, seeds; John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, N. Y., seeds, bulbs and plants; J. J. Wilson Seed Co., Newark, N. J., seeds; Huntsville Wholesale Nurseries, Huntsville, Ala., wholesale surplus list No. 2; William Tricker, Arlington, N. J., aquatics. New York Seed Trade. Frank Woodruff, since his return from Florida, has had an attack of pleurisy, but is now improved. He and Mrs. Woodruff have the sympathy of the trade in the death of her father, who was recently killed in an acci- dent, the particulars of which we have not learned. The seedsmen are now busy filling shipping and mail orders, and their catalogues are being sent out. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Mention the American Florist when writing The Best Color Chart PRICK $1.00 POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago Braslan Grower for the Wholcs.ale Trade Only. Onion, Lettuce. Caerot, Parsnip. 1*ar9LBY,Celert. Endive. Salsify. Named and Mixed Grandiflora and Spencer Sweet Pbas'and Sunflower. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company 1920. The American Florist. 379 We are heaiiquarters (or the BEST OF EVERYTHING in VEGETABLE SEEDS with our Stock Seed Farms at Qraas Lake, Mich., and our growing stations In every part of the United States where ■eeds are grown successfully, all in charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing; PEAS, BEANS, CORN and VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. S(^^ Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for future delivery. "TPB JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., CAMBRIDGE, N. Y. Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandi- floras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers liOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when icriting Yokohama Nursery Co. LTD. Woolworth Building. NEW YORK CITY IMPORTERS Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds Mention the American Florist when writing Sweet Pea Annual. We are in receipt of the Sweet Pea Annu.nl of the National Sweet Pea So- ciety i)f Kngland, containing- a large variety of matter ot interest to sweet pea specialists, including "Historical Notes," by .S. B. Dicks: "Results of Cross Fertilizing." by J. Stevenson; "Sweet Peas in America." by Geo. W. Kerr; "Sulphiiiic Acid an Aid to Ger- mination." by T. .\. Weston; "Jottings from Scotland." by John Yuille; "Sweet Pea Impi-ovement." by Chas. W. J. Unwin; "Sweet Pea Dunedin." by George J. Errington: "Sweet Pea Seed iirowing" by George J. Errington; 'Sweet Pea Bibliography," by C. Har- nian Payne. The book of about 100 pages is well bound with numerous portraits and other illustrations, the variety. Hawl- mark Pink, being color plated. The . secretary is Henry- D. Tigwell. Green- ford. Middlesex. England. Grass and Clover Seed Prices. The following were the wholesale prices in dollars per 100 pounds on timothy. Kentucky blue grass, red top and red clover, at principal points of distribution. February 21. 1020. as given by the Government Market Re- porter of February 28. 1920: Ky. Timo- Blue Red Red thy Grass Top Clover New York $14.75 $20.00 $19.00 $57.50 BaUiinore .... 16.00 27.00 20.00 66.00 Richmond .... 15.00 29.00 20.50 59.00 Buffahj 14.75 2S.00 20.00 58.50 Toledo 14.90 31.00 21.00 ffS.85 I.oUKsviUe .... 14.50 31.00 21.00 60 00 Chicago 13.75 29.00 18.00 57.00 Minneapolis .. 14.25 31.00 22.00 59.00 St. Louis 14.75 31.00 21.60 69.00 Kansas City ., 14.90 31.00 21.00 59.00 Denver 15.00 31.00 22.25 .... Salt I.alie City 14.00 31.00 20.00 60.00 I'eattle 18.00 36.00 26.00 62.00 Memphis 15.00 29.00 23.00 60.00 Average for tlie United States same date. 1919 $10.60 $23.00 $14.00 $41.50 SEND FOR 1920 Florists' and Market Gardeners' Catalog NOW READY TO MAIL EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO. 4013 Milwaukee Ave., (Neanrvlng park Blvd.) CHICAGO Salvia or Scarlet Sage We have just completed harvesting our own Bloomsdale Farm Grown, crop 1919, Salvia or Scarlet Sage. We offer yon this exceptionally good strain, and high vitality seed, of the following varieties : Salvia Splendens or Clara Bedman, Salvia Bonfire, 1 lb., $30.00 per lb.; 5 lbs. and over, $25.00 per lb. Net, 60 days, 2% off 10, f. o. b. Bristol, Pa., if unsold on receipt of order, as we did not have a large crop. D. Landreth Seed Company, Estaw?sh2d"784 Bristol, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing CC UriDCF JT C(\ Seed Growers . t. IVIUKoL W tU. San Francisco, Calif. GROWERS OP SEIiECTED STOCKS OP Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Carrot, Sweet Peas, Etc. Western Seed &, Irrigation Co. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES: Cucumber, Muskmelon and Watermelon, Pumpkin, Summer and Winter Squash, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. Write for Special Contract and Spot Prices. Office and Warehouse, Growing Station. FREMONT, NEB. ROCKY FORD, COLO. Bolgiano's "Big Crop" Seeds "Tested and Trusted" Over a Century. Special price list to Florists and Market Gardeners. Write for a copy at once— it will save vou money. J. B0L6IANO & SON, Baltimore, Md. 380 The American Florist. Mar. 6, BILBS iiiiin AND ROOTS For Immediate Shipment T. R. Begonia Bulbs Single mixed, ^i-1 in. Per 1000 diameter 90.00 Single,, in following separate colors: Scarlet, Pink, Sal- mon, Orange, Crimson, 3^-1 in diameter 96.00 F. O. B. New York Size No . to case Per case 7-9 8-10 9-10 10-11 11-12 300 $49.60 250 47.50 200 60.00 160 49.50 130 47.50 F. 0. B. Denver 6-8 7-9 8-10 9 10 400 42.00 300 49.50 250 47.60 200 50.00 F. 7-9 10-11 0. B. Chicago 300 49.50 150 49.50 F. 0. B. London (Ont.) 7-9 8-10 &-10 lU-U 800 49.50 250 47.50 200 60.00 150 49.60 mm STAKES Size No. to bale Per bale Natural, 2 ft. 4,000 $16.00 5 ft. 3,000 28.50 6 ft. 2,600 27.50 TERMS 60 days net, 2% cash 10 days from invoice date, cash with order unless your credit is established with us. Write for prices on HARDY LILY BULBS, DRACAENA CANES, PALM SEEDS, RAFFIA, BAMBOO CANES, Etc. Established 1902. "Rellabllltj" is our motto. We occupy our own building, a city block through, and give prompt, efficient, courteous service. McHutchison & Co. 95 Chambers St., NEW YORK BRITISH SEEDS KELWAY'S LEADING HOUSE FOR IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS Write for Our SPECIAL PRICES, stating, if possible, quantities required, lliusiraied Caulogne Fret. KELWAY & SON, Wholesale Seed GROWERS Cable Address: "KELW.\Y, LANGPORT.' LANGPORT, Eng. -=^ It 6.00 Mrs. A. Conard, Salmon Pink, 4 ft 12.00 Venus, Rosy Pink, 4 ft 4.00 Wlntzer's Colossal, bright Scarlet, 5 ft 4.00 Wyoming, Orange, 7 ft 4.00 WRITE FOR OUR "SPRING BOOK FOR FLORISTS Vaughan's Seed Store TUBEROSE. NEW YORK Vaiiahan's >PPri Mnrp Chicago CALADIUM. 382 The American Florist. Mar. 6, PRICE LIST ON CANNAS Select 2 to 3 eyes. We have never handled finer stock. Bronze-Leaved Varieties rrn^ Height Per 100 Per 1000 ORANDVWINE. Wine red dappled with crimson 3^ ft. DAVID HARUM. Bright vermilion scarlet mottled dark red 3 ft. EGAK'DAl.E. Deep currant red 4 ft. KINO HUMBRRT. Orange scarlet. . .4 to 4% ft. WYOMING. Grange-colored 7 ft- mUSAFOLIA. Immense foliage. .. .0 to 8 ft. SHENANDOAH. Rose pink 4 ft. $3.n0 $25.00 3.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 S5.00 25.00 45.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 Variegated Flowers with Green Foliage Per Per Height 100 1000 ALLEMANIA. Bright scarlet, broad yel- lOAV border, beautifully mottled. .4 to 5 ft.- $3.00 $3o.OO *" gtlT*"'.':".'^'*^: . ''.'■.'™'!"" . . ^^^^^- ■ ■ " ""3% "• 300 25.00 'Ving; "''"^ ^'''^. "'.''.'''"*"? ■ • """"sV. U. 3.00 25.00 Mme. CROZY. Brilliant scarlet, orange gilt edge 3% ft. 3.00 25.00 SOV. D'ANTOINE CROZY. Bright gold- en yellow .4 ft. 3.00 25.00 Pink Shades with Green Foliage Per Per Yellow Shades with Green Foliage Height AUSTRIA, Bright yellow, crimson throat 3y2ft. BURBANK. Sulphur yellow, inner petals dotted red *> FLORENCE VAUGHAN. Yellow with bright red spots 5 INDIANA. Rich golden orange 5 GLADIATOR. Bright yellow, spotted crimson 4 R. WALLACE. Canary yellow 5 YELLOW HUMBERT. Deep rich yellow heavily spotted bright red 3 to 3 V^ ft. GUSTAV GlIMPER. Golden yellow, lower petals spotted ■ red 4 ft. Per 100 $3.00 Per 1000 $25.00 ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. 3.00 25.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 40.00 27.50 HUNGARIA. Pink with satiny sheen... 3 MLLE. BERAT. Deep rose pink 4 MRS. A. CONARD. Salmon pink 4 ROSEA GIGANTEA. Rich rose pink 4^ LOUISE, Soft rose pink 5 VENUS. Rose pink. creamy yellow border * "• ■*'"* -'•"" Prices subject to c Sht 100 1000 $5.00 $40.00 3.00 25.00 5.50 50.00 COO 55.00 3.00 25.00 Red Shades with Green Foliage Per Per Height 100 1000 A. UOUVIER. Clear crimson 5 ft. $3.00 $25.00 BEAUTE POITEVINE. Crimson 4 ft. 3.00 25.00 CRIMSON BEDDER. Red 3V4 ft. 3.00 25.00 CHAS. HENDERSON. Crimson scarlet. yellow flame throat 4 ft. 3.00 25.00 FIREBIRD. Glistening scarlet, without markings 4 ft. 8.00 75.00 JEAN' TISSOT. Vermilion, bright orange shadings 3 ft. 3.00 25.00 LOUISIANA. Crimson scarlet 5 to C ft. 4.00 35.00 METEOR. Brilliant scarlet 5 ft. 5.00 40.00 KATE GRAY. Soft orange shaded car- mine, dotted yellow throat 5 to 6 PENNSYLVANIA. Scarlet overlaid with orange 4'/= ft. 3.00 25.00 TARRYTOWN, Crimson SM: ft. 3.00 25.00 WINTZER'S COLOSSAL. Vivid scarlet 5 to 6 ft. 5.00 40.00 PANAMA. Dull red, overlaid rose, with mottled yellow edge 3 ft. 0.00 50.00 EXPRESS. Crimson scarlet 2>4 ft. .3.00 25.00 BLACK PRINCE. Dark velvety crimson. 4^ ft. 3.00 25.00 hange without DOtice. ft. 3.00 25.00 •Watch Us Grow." American Bulb Co. 172 North Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Seed Packets PLOWT3R SEED SIZES TO CATALOG EI^VELOPES — RETURN ENVELOPES Brown Bag Fillin g Machine Co FITCHBURG. MASS., U. S. A. EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High-Grade Seed. TOMATO. Pepper. Eggplant. Squash. Pump- kin. Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Com, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Brandies: Wisconsin, Colorado, |y|i|fnr|| Cnnn Montan a. Idaho, Washington. MIHUIU.u"""' SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm. Send your inquiries to The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago SEED RACKETS THAT SE M^<5| LITHOGRAPHED IN COLORS TdUE TO NATURE AND VARIETY JAMES VICK»S SONS Growera of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get. thp benefit of our 69 years* experience. All Seasonable Varieties. Our stocks are very complete. KOCHESTER, N. Y, The Flower C$ty Mention the American Florist ivJien wrifinfj b' IIIIMIMIIIIIIIIIIJ IIIIIIIIMIItlllllllllllllllll)llllllllllltllllllllllllllll>£ Bailey's New (Standard Cyclopedia I I of Dorticulture ) I SIX SPLENDID VOLUMES | I Price, $6,00 Per Volame | I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. [ I 440 S. Dearborn St., Cliicago. | ^iiiillliitiiniiiijiiiiiillllllllliiiiiMitiiillllllllllliilliiiliiiiiiiiiitiininiiiiiillllirtttrii.^ RODTZABN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif, Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. AVliolesnle Groivcrs of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention Ihe American Florist iclien u-riti»(i 1920. The American Florist. 383 Dreer's Reliable Flower Seeds We offer below a few varieties that should be sown early. For complete list, see our Wholesale Catalogue for 1920: Trade Pkt. Oz. .'\Kcratum. niue rerfectlon, Best Dark Blue Bedder $0.10 *0.«0 AlysHiim. l.lttio Gem or Carpet of Snow, Very Dwarf. Extra Select Stock 16 .50 Antirrhinum, GInnt, White, Yellow, Pink. Rose, Scarlet and (J.irnot, each 20 .75 Antirrhinum, Giant. Finest Mixed 16 .00 AHpuruKUK I'lumoHus Nanns. True, Greenhouse Grown. Per 1.000 seeds 3.60 IteKonin, Gloire de Chatelaine. Hose Plnlc 50 ISeKoniu. Lunilnosa. Klery Red 50 HeKoiiia. Prima Donna. Rose 60 Itejronia. Vernon, Carmen. Red 30 2.50 HeKonIa, Semperflorens, Finest Mixed 30 2.50 Oz. '4 Lb. Ciilendula. Orange King. Very large double orange red.... $0.20 $0.60 Calendula. Lemon King. Very large double lemon yellow... .15 .50 Candytuft. Giant White Hyacinth, flowered, extra select ,40 1.25 Trade Pkt. Oz. Centaurea Gymnocarpa. Dusty Miller $0.15 $0.60 C'entaurea Cyanuw. I>oubIe. Blue. Fine for cutting 15 .60 Centaurea Cyanus. Double. Rose Pink. Fine for cutting 16 .50 Cobaea Srandenw. I'urple 10 .30 Coleus. Dreers Hybrids. Mixed 60 Oraoaena Australls. Broad Leaved 15 .40 Dracaena Indlvisa. Narrow Foliage. Fine centre plant 10 ,30 Grevillea Kobusta, Fine ornamental plant 20 .60 Oz. Vi Lb. Gypsophila^ Elegans Alba Grandiflora. Fine white cut flower. $0.15 $0.50 Ipointva Grandiflora. Early Flowering Moonflower 30 1.00 SALVIA SPLENDENS AMERICA. Trade Pkt. Dark Blue Trailing $0.25 20 Lobelia Speciosa. Lobelia Gracilis. Light Blue Trailing Mignonette Goliath. Giant Spikes. Extra fine.... Mignonette RIachet. Dwarf large flowering Petunia. Dreer's Superb. Single. Fringed. The best single .15 .15 .60 Oz. $1.00 .60 .50 .40 500 1000 Seeds Seeds Petunia. Dreer's Superb. Double fringed. The best double $0.75 $1.60 Trade Pkt. Oz. Pyrethrum Aureum. Golden Feather $0.10 $0,30 Trade Pkt. Salvia Splendens. Scarlet Sage $0.30 Salvia Splendens. America. The earliest and freest flowering 50 Salvia Splendens. Bonfire. Fine bedding sort 1..50 Smilax. Always useful 10 Thunbergia. Mixed. Fine for baskets, vases, etc.. .20 Verbena. Dreer's Mammoth. Scarlet, White Pink, Purple. Blue each .30 Verbena. Dreer's Mammoth. Finest mixed 25 Vinea Rosea. Rose with Dark Eye 20 Vinca Rosea. .Mha. White with Rose Eye. Vinea Rosea. Alba Pura. Pure White Vinca Rosea. Mixed. All colors .20 .20 .20 Oz. $1.50 4.00 2.50 .30 1.60 1.00 .75 .75 .75 .60 HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. Gladiolus for Fori ^ID^ vlUUIUiUO lul Strictly first size 1 Ul 1 bulbs. ^'"S IJ^ inch and up. Pe r 100 1000 America, pink $3. BO $30.00 Autumn Queen, light yellow, red throat 4.00 35.00 Brenchleyensls, scarlet. 2.75 25.00 Chicago White 3.76 36.00 Francis King, scarlet... 3.25 28.00 Halley, salmon 4.00 36.00 Mrs. Franlc Pendleton. Myrtle Niagara, yellow Peace, white Schwaben, yellow Prlnceps, red 7.00 7.60 5.00 6.00 7.00 6.50 60.00 70.00 45.00 46.00 66.00 60.00 A. Henderson & Co. 166 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist ichen lorithig ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS (luaninleed true and frt'sh seeds. lOfO seeds 25 OllO seeds 100.000 seeds 90 cts. $20.00 $68.00 Packing and postage included. Cash with order. F. DAMMANN LUGANO, (SWITZERLAND) ^rtrtJ^AftflrtAflJV\wvwvsArt/v^^vvvvwvvvvvwrt«vvvvvwv^rtJ^WJ^Vlrt/v Lily of the Valley Best Holland Grown Pips $22.00 per 1000 Ready for immediate delivery. Order now for Easter forcing. C. J. SPEELMAN & SONS, '' "^"S street, NEW YORK CITY Established 1868 Mention the American Florist ichen ivriting ^\Miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiif«^ I BURPEE'S SEEDS I I Philadelphia | s Wholesale Price List for Florists = = and Market i^ardeners. = %iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii# THB J.G.ROBIKSONSEEDGO. WATERIXK), NEBRASKA ROCKY FORD. COLORADO. Contract Growers of Cucumbers. Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corn. Lily of the Valley Pips Delphinium Newport Rose Dracaena Indivlsa Salvia Zurich Smilax Seeds Grass Seed Mixtures of all kinds. Send for our catalogue. J.M.THORBURN&CO. 53 Barclay Street, thru to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY Mentio7i the American Florist when writing 384 The American Florist. Mar. 6, Of Interest to Seedsmen New Arrivals of Flower Seeds PANSY 150 lbs — comprising the following: Good Mixed. Trimardeau, Mixed. Orchid Flowered, Mixed. Chicago Bedding Vars.— '26 different sorts. Giant Pure White. Giant Fire King. Golden Queen. Yellow with Eye. White with Eye. lord Beaconsfield. Paris Market, large spotted. Mad. Ferret. Gassier, 3 and 6 spotted. Masterpiece. And others. Sweet William single and mixed. Delphinium, Chinese blue and white. DlanthUS Plumarius, separate sorts and mixed. Ipomoea Bona Nox and Setosa. Canterbury Bell. Cypress Vine, separate colors and mixed. Geranium Zonale. Heliotrope, mixed. Carnation Margaret, separate colors and mixed. Browallia, mixed. Mimosa Pudica. Baby Rose. Double Daisy, good mixed. Lobelia Bedding Queen. " Erinus Speclosa. Zinnia Elegans Fl. PI., separate colors and mixed. " Colossal, separate colors and mixed. And many others. CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, newyork BLOOMING AND SPRING PLANTS At reduced prices for want of room. Order today. This advertisement may not appear again. Kmpty greenhouses do not pay; fill them up. we have the stock. Ijiberal extras for early orders; packing free. 100 4 -in. Primula Obconicas. Full of buds and bloom $30.00 4 -in. Chinese l*rimroses. Bud and bloom 15.00 4 -in. I'riiiiula Malacoides. Bud and bloom 12.50 5 -in. Cineraria. Full of buds 60.00 5 -in. Cyrlanieiif?*. Full of bud and bloom 80.00 A -In. Easter Greetings. In buds... 25.00 4 -in. Marguerites. White and Yel- low 20.00 4 -in. Asparagus Plumosus 12.50 3^2 -in. Geraniums. Asst. varieties. . 12.50 Any number plants of the above at hun- dred rates. 100 1000 Z\i-in. Fuchsias. 12 asst. va- rieties $ 4.50 $40.00 2%-4n. Marguerites. 3 varie- ties 4.00 35.00 2% -In. Heliotrope, 3 varieties 4,00 35.00 2 -in. Ageratum. Light and dark blue 3.25 30.00 2 -in. Geraniums. 8 varieties ready 4.25 40.00 2U-in- Vinca Variegata 5.00 45.00 4 -In. Vinra Variegata 13.00 125.00 2 -in. Cuphea. C'i^ar Plant.. 3.00 28.00 Canna. King Humbert 5.00 45.00 Canna. Yellow King Humbert 4.50 40.00 Canna. Fire Bird 10.00 90.00 Canna. Mrs. Alfred Conard 10.50 100.00 Canna. Rosea Gigantea 10.00 00.00 15 other good varieties 3.25 30.00 Also abundance of other atock. Corre- epondence solicited. Alonzo J.Bryan Wholesale Florist Washington, New Jersey MichelFs Canna Roots Home Grown; Extra Fine Plump Roots With Numerous Eyes. Doz. 100 Alphonse Bouvler. Rich, velvety red, 5 ft..S0.65 $ 3 50 Austria. Lemon chrome yellow, 5 ft 65 3 50 Beacon. Rich cardinal red. 4 ft 1.10 7.00 Dr. E. Acknemecht. Carmine, suffused deep red, 4 ft .. 65 Elizabeth Hoss. superb yellow, spotted vivid red, 4ft . .75 Eureka. One of the beat white Cannas, IK, ft 2.25 Florence Vau^han. Yellow, spotted crim- son, 5 ft 60 Oeneral Merkel. Scarlet, splashed golden yellow, 4 ft 65 Italia. Srarlet, broadly edged yellow, 6 ft 65 King Humbert. One of the most popular varieties, color coppery scarlet, 4 ft .75 Louis Reverciion. Large cochineal red flowers, 4 ft .65 Mme. Crozy. scarlet, bordered golden \ellow, 3 ft .65 Richard Wallace. Light yellow. 4i^ tt' .65 Rosea Gigantea. Large, color, rich rose pint<, 3^2 ft 1.25 Wyoming, or.ange, chrome red, 6 ft .65 Yellow King Humbert. Golden yellow flowers, dotted red, 414 ft -'5 Also all other popular varieties. Caladiums, Dahlias, Gladiolus, Lilies, Tuberoses and other Seasonable Bulbs, Seeds and Supplies. Send for Whole- sale Price List if you haven't a copy. 1000 $30.00 30.00 60.00 3.50 30.00 4.00 35.00 15.00 3.00 3.50 3.50 500 4.no 3.50 3.50 8 00 3.50 5.C0 25.00 30.00 30.t0 45 00 35.00 311.00 30.00 70.C0 30.00 45.00 HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 518 Market Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when toriting Chrysanthemums THE BEST In Novelties and Standard Kinds. Catalogue on application. Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Lily of the Valley BRUNS' CELEBRATED CHICAGO MARKET BRAND Per 1000, $60.00; 600, $27.60; 100, $6.00. BRUNS' SPECIAL EARLY FORCING Per 1000, $40.00; 600, $22.50; 100, $6.00. BEST HOLLAND PIPS Per 1000, $30.00; 600, $17.60; 100, $4.00. H. N. BRU^JO£^Madi^nJt., Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing 1920. The American Florist. 385 Droer'is Oa^nna^^ This season we harvested the finest and largest crop of Cannas that we have evergrown. •KING HUMBERT Ami all Iho other enod varieties you slKiuki havu are included In our li.st and the roots are heavy and firm, PRICES. The pricPH quoted nre for dormant roots, which can nsually •>« supplied until about the first of April, after H-liieli pot nIanlH will be Bent out and In which the advance In price will be as follows: All varieties listed at S7.00 or less per 100 will be supplied In pot plants at ijSK.dO per 1()0 or SIO.OU per 1000. and on varieties listed above ¥7.00 per 100 there will be. no clianKe in price lielween dormant rools aM 714-716 Chestnut St. 6 00 50 00 60 5 00 40 00 00 4 00 85 00 60 60 3 60 4 00 30 00 35 00 85 6 00 50 00 25 8 00 70 00 85 6 00 50 00 85 6 00 50 00 75 5 00 40 00 76 60 6 00 4 00 40 00 35 00 60 75 75 50 60 10 00 90 00 4 00 35 00 5 00 40 00 6 00 46 00 10 00 90 00 3 50 30.00 6 00 45.00 Philadelphia, Pa- The Above Prices Are Intended for the Trade Only. .386 The American I'lorist. Mar. 6, Vegetable Growers' Association of America. E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula. O., President; Louis F. Miller, Toledo, O., Vice-President; S. w. Severance. Loui ville, Ky.. Secretary; H. J. Cheney, Grand Rapids Mich., Treas. Next annual convention September 193U. *i:= =^ The Connecticut agricultural experi- ment station. New Haven, has issued Bulletin 21ti. entitled "Insect. degrees and during bright days it must be con- trolled by ventilation. As soon as the potatoes are bedded and covered with soil, the bed should be thoroughly wat- ered. Later waterings should be given when the soil becomes dry. the quan- tity of water required depending some- what upon the method" of heating em- ployed. Water should never be poured on in a single stream, but by means of a sprinkling can or through a rose or nozzle on the end of a hose. The suc- cess of the crop depends largely upon the proper management of the plant bed in order that the right kind of plants may be produced. Where very large beds are in use. it will be neces- sary to keep some one most of the time caring for the watering, heating and ventilation. Brooklyn, N. Y.— In the matter of Harold H. Nicholson, bankrupt, indi- vidually and as member of the firm of Wahoka Greenhouses, a hearing of creditors and other persons Interested will be held at the post ofiice building, this city, at 2:00 p. m., March 19, to show cause why discharge should not be granted. * Buy Cannas now. There is no surplus of Canna Roots this season. * * We divide from clumps same day order is received, insuring fresh % 4, plump roots, with two or three eyes. 2 - Per 100 Per 1000 % Alphonse Bouvier, deep cardinal, 5 to 6 ft $ 3.50 $30.00 * Beaute Poitevme, bright crimson scarlet, 3 '^ to 4 ft 3.50 30.00 % City of Poitland, deep glowing pink, 3 4 ft 10.00 9o!oO * Crimson Bedder, dazzling scarlet, 3% ft 3.50 30.00 * |J David Haruiti, bright scarlet, flower, bronze, foliage, ^ * 4 ft 3.50 30.00 ♦ * Duke of Marlborough, rich crimson maroon, 5 ft ... . 3.50 30.00 J 4, Florence Vaughan, yellow dotted red, 4 ft 3.50 30.00 % * Gu.stave Gumpfer, clear lemon yellow, 4% ft 4.50 40.00 * Hungaria, clear rose pink, 3 % to 4 ft 6.00 50.00 4. Julius Koch, blood red, 3 ft 4.50 40.00 * Long Branch, crimson bordered yellow, 5 ft 5.00 45.00 |; Mad. Crozy, rosy scarlet, gilt edge, 3% ft 4.00 35.00 ^ Meteor, the one best red, large flower, 4 ft 4.50 40.00 * Mrs. Alfred Conard, silvery pink, 4 ft 12.00 100.00 - 5 Mrs. Kate Gray, orange shaded carmine, 6 ft 4.00 35.00 % 4. Orange Bedder, "Tango tints" (orange and tan) 4 to * % 5 ft 5.00 40.00 f 5 Papa Nard.v, deep carmine rose, 4 ft 5.00 40.00 |! 4> Prince Wild, rich crimson, 4 ft 4.00 35.00 * * Queen Charlotte, scarlet bordered yellow, 3 % ft. .... 5.00 45.00 t ^ Richard Wallace, canary yellow, 5 ft 4.50 40.00 % I THE STORKS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio | * * 1920. The. American Florist. 387 Large Flowering Cannes IN THE "BETTER" VARIETIES Fine 2 to 3 eye, plump, dormant roots, true to name KINO HUMBERT. Most popular of all. Bronz* leaf, orange scarlet flower. Per 100 Per 1060 $5.00 545.00 YKLI>OW HUMBERT. Sport of King Humbert, with green foliage, flower yellow, .spotted red. Per 100 Per 1000 $4.60 $40.00 WINTZKKS' ilriKht scar lage. 5 feet. Per 100 $4.60 COLOS,SAI.. et. . Kreen fol- Per 1000 $40.00 .MRS. ALF. CONARD. Tho genuine variety, sal- nion pink, green foliage. 4 feet. Per 100 Per 1000 $«.00 $75.00 CRIMSON AM> SC.VRI.KT FLOWERKD V.\KIKTIES. A. nOUVIER Doz. 100 1000 Rich Velvety Red. green foliage, 6 feet 50.60 $3.00 $25.00 BEAIITE rOITEVIXE CriTiiaon. groon foliage. 4 feet 60 3..'>0 30.00 BLACK PRINCE \>lvi-ty Maroon, green foliage 4 ^A f est ' .60 3.50 30.00 CH.AS. HENDERSON Deep Crimson, green foliage. 4 'A feet 50 3.00 23.00 CRIMSON REDDER Intense Crimson, green foliage. 3 V^ feet .60 3.00 25.00 DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH Crimson Maroon, green foliage, 4 feet 60 3,00 25.00 EXPRESS Scarlet Crimson, green foliage, 2 Vi ff et 60 3.50 35.00 FIREBIRD Scarlet Red, green foliage, 4 feel,. 1.35 10.00 90.00 I,OriSI.\NA BriKlit Scarlet, green foliage, 7 feet .65 4.00 35.00 METEOR Scarlet, green foliage. 4 14 feet lO 4.50 40.00 PENNSTLVANIA Vermilion Scarlet, green foliage, 6 feet PILLAR OF FIRE Brilliant Red. green foliage. 6 feet WIXTZER'S COLOSSAL Bright Scarlet, green foliage, 5 feet ;6e .60 .70 3.00 3.00 4.60 PINTt FLOWERED VARIETIES MRS. ALFRED CONARD We liave the Gennine Variety. Beware of Cheap Sabstittiteg. Salmon Pink, crepn foliage, 4 f-it $1.15 $8.00 ROSEA GIGANTEA Rich Rose Pink, green foliage, Z^ feet 85, 6.00 VENUS Rose Pink, green foliage, 4 feet... .65 .4.00 WHITE FLOWERED VARIETY. MONT BLANC Doz. 100 1000 Almost White, green foliage, 3W feet $0.70 $4.50 $40.00 25.00 25.00 40.00 $75.00 55.00 35.00 YELLOW FLOWERED VARIETIES. AUSTRIA Doz. 100 Lemon Chrome, spotted red green foliage. 6 feet $0.60 $3.00 KATE F. DEEMER Oriole Yellow, turkey red at base. 4 feet 60 3.50 GLADIATOR Deep Yellow, dotted red, green foli- age, 4 V4 feet 60 3,50 GUST.W GUMPEB The Ideal Yellow variety, green foli- age. 3 ',4 feet 60 3.50 GOLDEN GATE Yellow and Red. green foliage. 4 feet 60 3.50 YELLOW KING HUMBERT Golden Yellow, spotted red, green foliage. 4 % feet 70 4. .50 FLORENCE VADGHAN Yellow, spotted red, green foliage. 5 feet 60 .3.00 RICHARD WALLACE Light Yellow, green foliage, 4^ feet 60 1000 $25.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 40.00 25.00 30.00 HISO.OO 3.50 RED AND YELLOW FLOWERED VARIETIES. PANAMA Rich Orange, red bordered, with a broad edge of golden yellow, 5 feet $0.75 $5.50 QUEEN CHARLOTTE Rich Pomegranate, red bordered with golden yellow. 3 M: feet 65 SOUV.DE A CRQZV Crimson, with gold band, 4 feet.. .65 BRONZE LEAF VARIETIES. EGANDALE Doz. Currant Red. bronze foliage, 4 feet. $0.60 DAVID HARUM Red. dark bronze foliage. 3% feet .60 KING HUMBERT Scarlet. Bronze foliage, 4^6 feet.. .75 WYOMING Orange Chrome, bronze foliage, 6% feet 65 4.00 35.00 4.00 35.00 4.00 35.00 100 $3.50 1000 $30.00 3.50 30.00 6.00 46.00 A. HENDERSON & CO., 166 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Horticultural Society of New York. A lecture on "Rose Gardens" will be delivered March 17. 8:1.5 p. m., at the American Museum of Natural His- tory, 77th street and Central Park, ■west, at a meeting of the society to be held on that date. The lecture is by Dr. Edmund M. Mills, president of the Syracuse Rose Society, an enthusi- astic amateur grower of roses for over 40 years. He will have much to tell about the rose and its culture, and those who do not attend 'will be miss- ing a great opportunity. An invita- tion is extended to all. There is no admission charge to the lectui-e. Geoeqe V. Nash, Sec'y. Frankfort, Kt. — The Kentucky Horticultural Society has been incor- porated, without capital stock, by H. W. Stites and B. E. Niles, of Hender- son; Louis Hillenmeyer, Lexington, and Harry Vam Antwerp, Pramers. The society has the assurance of a $5,- 000 appropriation from the state for advancement of its plans. Finest Quality Lily of the Valley Pips Ready for immediate delivery. For prices write Van Meeuwen &Tegelaar,^»33Bro^sdway^NEWT^^^ BOLVARDIA There is always a shortage in BoUTardias. Why not order nbwT Single white, single pink, single red. Per 100 Per 1000 2 inch pots , S"50 $65.00 Primula Obconica Gigantea Rosea Dwarf habit, light and dark shades of pink. Select strain. All fresh seed. Sample of flower pro- duced, sent on request. Packet of 1600 seeds for $1.50. Cash. Ernest Oechslin MadisoD and Gale Sts., piver Forest, lU. 2H inch pots 8.00 70.00 April delivery C IT TinniT 325 BuUetln Building. If you are Interested in POINSETTIAS and four and five Inch BOSTON FERNS for Immediate delivery, write GEO. A. KUHL, ""-^Ka?.^" 388 The American Florist. Mar. 6, Rooted Cuttings. Geraniums Everythlne sold until latter part of March. S. A. Nott acd Bnchner $20.00 per 1000 Bicaj^ and Pottevine 26.00 per 1000 Orders for Rlcard alone, at.. 30.00 per 1000 ALBERT M. HERR. lancasiir. pa. Seattle, Wash. L£NT CUBTATLS SALES. Notably slower business in general lines, with funeral work still very heavy, has been the rule here since the beginning of Lent. Local offer- ings are showing a steady increase, especially for the various spring flow- ers, so that the failure of California shipments to pick up, as had been ex- pected, is not causing trouble. Pot hydrangeas during the past week, took well, as might have been expected for first arrivals of the season. Social decorations are practically nil. On the other hand, there seem to be about as many cut flowers sold as could be ex- pected. Tulips and daffodils are big sellers, the former being both potted and cut, and snapdragons have been featured in several shops. Some fine pot cyclamen are still available, and lily of the valley has been more plenti- ful. This has lessened the demand for freeeias for weddings. Carnations have shown some improvement as to keeping qualities but still leave some- thing to be desired on this score. The local crop of roses is not up to the demand and California shipments have not filled this breach. The supply of sweet peas has been increasing, but the demand kept pace and no changes in prices were necessitated. NOTES. Recognizing the growing importance of the Paciflc northwest, from the trade standpoint, the A. L. Randall Company, of Chicago, has named a permanent representative to travel out of this city. Mr. Slicker has been placed in charge of Washington, Idaho, British Columbia and Oregon, and an- ticipates a good business. Fred H. Rowe, of McCoy's, has rs- turned to work after being confined for more than two weeks by influenza. He says that every effort will be made to have this firm in its new^ home on Second avenue by two weeks before Easter, as the structure Is being rapid- ly pushed to completion. Frank Chavenka, who has been con- nected with the Butte Floral Company until lately, and who was succeeded by Gus Berkman, spent a part of the week calling on his old friends in the trade here. After an extended visit with relatives in Kentucky, he plans to go to New York. Rosaia Bros, have been featuring their own cut of orchids and lily of the valley in late displays, and have moved both offerings freely. This house has shown some of the finest Murillo tulips seen here, and these have been featured in late sales of fancy baskets. Felix Rosaia featured Lorraine tulips and white Dutch hyacinths in smaJl birch covered baskets, holding one bloom of each in a window display for two days last week, and disposed of several hundred. A novel funeral piece was made last week by Kenneys Home of Flowers consistine of a pilot wheel of violets and sweet peas, which measured about 50 inches across, for the funeral of a local mariner, Harry Crouch, of the Woodlawn Plow^er Shop, reports a growing inter- est in pot stock, and the display benches at the entrance of this shop have been given over almost entirely to this. George B. 'Weigand. of A. Weigand Sons Co., Indianapolis, Ind.. called on the retailers here last week. He has been making a pleasure trip covering the entire Pacific coast. H. M. ♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦ ♦♦♦ * » ** * * >* * * •♦♦•>•>*#• I ►♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ ' H* * » **»»**'» t FOR FALL 1920 ORDER NOW AND BE SURE Florists' XXX Forcing Grade, 2 Year Field Grown Roses i We will be in position to supply more and better roses for I Florists' Pot Plant Forcing than ever before. Top notch Stock can \ be expected from our blocks this year. BABT RAMBLER CLASS Erna Teschendorf, Orleans, Jessie and Crimson Baby, < $45.00 per 100; $400.00 per 1000. HYBRID PERPETUALS Ma^na Charts, Ulrich Brunner, Frau Karl Dmschki, ; Mme. Gabriel Lulzet and Capt. Hayward, $45.00 per 100; ; $400.00 per 1000. RAMBLER OR CLIMBING ROSES Crimson Rambler, Dorothy Perkins, Excelsa and White Dorothy, $35.00 per 100; $300.00 per 1000. For staked and ripened plants. Owing to the unusual demand for Baby Ramblers, we are forced to I ► ask that each order of roses shall include at least 50% Hybrid \ ' Perpetuals or Climbing Roses, where 250 or more are taken. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio : \ Mention the American Florist when writing Rooted Cuttings AI-TERNANTHEBA, red and yellow, per 1,000 $8.00 BRIXLIANTISSDIA, per 1.000 10.00 CUPHKA, Ageratum. Guernsey and Blue Star, per 100 90 OENISTA, VtSCA VAR l.BO DAISIES, Mrs. Sanders. Boston Yel- low. 2-ln 04 Single White, 2-ln 03 DAISY, R. C, Single White, Boston yellow, per 100 l.BO SATTNDKRS, R. C, per 100 2.00 ALTSSUM, aiant Double, 2-la 2.00 SMILAX and PRIMULA, Malaooldes. 2-in 3.00 GERMAN rrr, R. C, per 100 l.BO SALVIA, R. C. Splendens and Bonfire, per 100 1-2I1 SALVIA, America, per 100 1.76 PETIJNI.4, Dbl. R. C, per 100 2.00 riICH.SL\8, R. C, 6 kinds, per 100.. l.BO GERANIUMS, Rose and Salleroi, 2-in.. per 100 3-00 Cash. BYER BROS., CHAMBraSBDRC. CHAS. H. Tomr MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Cbrysanttiemom Novelties My Specialty Mention the American Florist lohen writing Pro\idence, R. I. — A large atten- dance at the meeting' of the Rhole Is- land Horticultural Society, February 18, enioyed the very interesting lec- ture of John K. M. Zi. Farquhar. of Boston, Mass., who spoke on "English Gardens." ^iitiiiiiiiiiniiiHiMiMtiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnliliiiiiiliiliiiinitlHlliilwimiitriitu I I Bailey's f I New Standard | Cyclopedia I of Horticulture I I t SIX SPGNDID VOLUMSS. Price, $6.00 Per Volume. Carriage paid to any part of the United SUtes. I American Florist Co. | i 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO I E = niiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiniiiiuiiiiniuiiiniiiHnHuiiiiiiiiumiNiunHiiiiiatf* 1920. The American Florist. 389 "Hamburg Late Pink" Glirysintlieinuin ilctuie Mus t&iirii Dec. 28, Idia. and wlU give a sood kle* of tviiai "Hamburo Late Pink'* looks )Ue (rhtn cnivm to alosl* stems and plauuti six U)i bea each way. "HamburB Late Pink" 1b an Improred laU pink ICaod Dean, having more petals, and If crowa for late will bardtr w e r show an wen center. The average groii-er of cbrysaothemiuna nf&st bare raxV eileii wblch are eany to hindlc. aod from tvbtcti he ran cot an near 100% of perfect blooms as roaslble. "Hambarg Lat» Pink" has been srown for Uie last four years, antl producfs a v«Tv high proportion of good flowero. It ts oot an exhlbllloo varl'fy. but. for late pink, one of the b«st for commerclaJ pur- post's It can be had In the spring of 1020 Plants win be read? March Ist. 1920. and all order* win he filled In rotation. p^ lOO Per lOW) Rooted Cattin^s (bv panel post).. ,.$16. OO $150.00 2-inch pots (by express) ia.0O 160UX> WILLIAM F. KASTING COMPANY? 568-570 Washington St., BUFTAIO. N. T. Mention the Aynerican Florist when writing Horticultural Advertiser This Is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; It Is also taken by over 1,000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscriptions, to cover postage, $1.00. As the H. A, is a purely TRAI>E 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 Anierica7i Fiori&t when writing A. F. LONGREN 4249 W. Monroe Street CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Mention the AmeHcan Florist when writing Geraniums Standard Sorts, la- beled, Irom 2-iD,pots, $35.00 per 1000. Cniilnv Eitra strong; will makequick airings, •""'"** F^om »-in. pots, 12.50 per 100. GHEVILLEA KOBDSTA. From S-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, ai!^^^.Tt. Mention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS F. Dorner & Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. Uention the American Florist when writing When Buying HOLLAND BULBS for next season BUT THE BEST. Order from Segers Brothers, Ltd., Jlb^Srs Lisse, Holland WRITE OUR Mr. A. Schravendeel, 116 Broad St., New York, for prices. Van Meeuwen & Tegelaar Wholesale Dutch Bulb Growers LISSE, HOLLAND Write as for Prices on Finest Quality DOTCH BUIAS. New York Office: 1 133 Broadway (cor. 26th St.) Hogewoning & Sons, Inc, Wholesale Bulb Orowers and Importers 32 Broadway, New York WM. K. HARRIS 55th St. and Springfield Ave. W. PHILADELPHIA, PA. SCOTXn and TKDDY, Jr. FERNS. 4 In.. 3Ec: 6-la., tl.lO: 8-ln., t2.00: lO-ln., $3.00 BOI.LY FERNS, 4-ln.. SOc each. Packing charBed at coat. All gooda travel at purchasers' risk and expense. aiiniiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiHii iiniiiinniii iDiiimiiiiiinillllllllllimg Robert Craig Co... &^ PALMS and NoTcltlet in OecwaOve Plants. Market and 49ib Sh., Philadelphia, Pa, _ g nininBmiiniiiiMinaBmiiiiiiiP 'wriiniiiniiiiuiiinniiiiiiniiiiiniuiiillllB 390 The American Florist. Mar. 6, I f The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. J. Edward Moon, Morrisville. Pa., Presi- deDt; Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., Vice- President; John Watson. 400 Nassau Street. Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. V¥. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. Forty-fifth annual convention will be iield at the Congreis Hotel, Chicago, June 23-25. 1920. The Koster Co., of Bosltoop, Holland, lias opened a branch nursery at Bridge- ton, N, J. Feesno, CAiiF. — One-half of the Wal- lace estate vineyards of 640 acres have been disposed of for $233.0(X) iu three tracts. MirTNEi-ipoLis, Minn. — The park sys- tem suffered a loss of .$.50,000 Febru- ary 15, when fire destroyed equipment stored for the - winter. Mankato, Minn. — H. S. Zastrow has purchased a lialf interest in the Mankato Nursery, forming a partner- ship with Li. Z. Smith. FuNKHousEB, ILL. — The 120-acre or- chard of Wm^B. Wright near here, has been purchased by f{ichard A. Van Houten of Chicago for $24,000. Kennewick, Wash. — E. P. Wray &. Son have purchased 10 acres, and will move their business from White Sal- mon to this city. They will special- ize In orchard stock for the present, adding ornamentals later. An invention for recording the growth of trees has proven successful at the Missouri botanical garden. Dr. B. M. Duggar lias the machine, known as the dendrograpti in operation on poplar and sycamore trees. Syracuse, N. Y. — The Rev. Dr. Ed- mund M. Mills, at a meeting of the Syracuse Rose Society, February 19, was elected to the presidency for tiie tenth consecutive term. Erl Bates, secretary, and George E. Thorpe, treas- urer, were also re-elected, the tenth term in both cases. The Late John C. Olmsted. John C. Olmsted, eminent landscape gardener, and senior member of the family that for many years has lield pre-eminence in that profession, died at his home in Brookline, Mass., on the night of February 24, as announced in our last issue. Mr. Olmsted was born in Geneva, Switzerland, September 14, 1852, dur- ing a temporary vi it of his parents to that city. His father. Dr. John N. Olmsted, died soon after, and his mother some years later married her late husband's brother, Frederick Law Olmsted, who adopted the boy as his own son. He studied under his step- father, attended the Knapp School in Plymouth, Mass., the Englewood Mil- itary Academy and the Yale Sheffield Scientific School, from which he grad- uated in 1875, receiving the Ph. D. de- gree. He took up landscape garden- ing, and was for a time in New York in the offices of Calvert Vaux, with whom tile late Frederick Law Olmsted was associated in the planning and laying out of Central Park. He became the partner of his step- father, and later, of Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. He had previously spent a year with the fortieth parallel sur- vey in the Rocky mountains, 1869-70, and another year studying in Europe, Iboliam S* Hardy Privet (L. Ibota X OvalifoUam) Now sent out for the first time. Inquire for further information. One-year fleid-grown plants, 85.00 each. Summer rooted, frame-grown, $3.00 each. Plants in storage for immediate shipment. Introducers of Box-Barberry, well rooted summer frame cuttings. $65.00 per 1000. The Elm City Nursery Co., Woodmont Nurseries, Jnc Ibolioin Privet, Natoral Habit. MEW HAVEN, CONN. Ibolimi Privtl. na Trimmd Mention the American Florist when writing Ampelopsis Veitchil From 2}4 inch pots, $8.00 per 100; $76.00 per 1000. JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, Newark, New York and during his undergraduate years, studied botany, natural history, land- scape gardening and kindred subjects. He and his partners designed many of the finest parks and park systems of this country, including those of Bos- ton, of Essex County, N. J. (Newark): of Rochester, N. Y.; Hartford. Conn.; Louisville. Ky.; Milwaukee. Wis.; Se- attle and Spokane, Wash., and the South Parks of Chicago. Among his other achievements were the planning of the grounds of the Chicago Colum- bian exposition, the Lewis and Clark exposition at Portland, Ore., and of the Canadian industrial exposition at Win- nipeg. He also planned many minor parks and grounds. Mr. Olmsted was a member and for some time president of the American Society of Landscape Architects, and a member of the Boston Society of Civil Engineers, Boston Society of Ar- chitects, American Association of Park Superintendents, Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society, Municipal Art Society of New York, American Forestry Asso- ciation, Appalachian Mountain Club, Boston Museum, Fine Arts Association, Boston Society of Landscape Archi- tects, and the Century, the Reform and National Arts clubs of New York. In 1890, he was married, in Brook- line, to Sophia Buckland White, who with two daughters, the Misses Carolyn and Margaret Olmsted, survive him. Private funeral services, only the mem- bers of the family being present, were held on the morning of February 27 in the chapel at Mouat Auburn ceme- tery, Boston. A. F. F. Public Parks' Decay. The broad fact in connection with the decay of public parks, which may be seen in nearly all our American cities, is that we Americans are bet- ter at starting things than we are at taking care of them afterwards. We employ our Olmsteds and our Vaux to create beautiful parks, and then leave them to the tender mercies of men without education in the profound art and science of the making and care of pleasure grounds. There is no art or science which demands a deeper or broader education than this. And the difference between expert knowl- edeg and utter neglect in such a mat- ter can be noted fully in a single day by comparing the appearance of the Arnold Arboretum with that of Cen- tral park in New York or Franklin park in Boston. — Boston Transcript. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. By M. G. KalB*. 342 pagea, lUiutrated. Price t2.00. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHTOAGO H ARRISONS' NURSERIE' FYuit Trees Budded from Bearing Orchards. Peach, ap- ple, pear, plum, cherry, quinee. I grape-vines, strawberry plants, I ' raspberries, blackberries, ever- (greens and shade trees. Catalog free. Harrisons' Nurseries, Box 39, Berlin. Md. Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now r«ady. The D. HiU Nursery Co. ETcrgreeo Spedafists Box 404, larnst Growers is Americ* DUNDEE. nX. VIBURNUM FLICATUM Also Berberris Thunbergli. Hydranriea Paniculate, Welgelia, Spireas, Etc. Ask for complete list of Oak Flrand Shrubs. ™« U.IONES CO 'JONES CO Robert PyU, Pr« 9 WEST GROVE PENN'A. AnLWmtai.Vke-Pres. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Isaac Okke is planning to build two houses at Burton street and Kalamazoo avenue this spring. Grafton, Mass. — Leonard C. Midgr- ley. of Worcester, has re-opened his range here. James C. Schouler -nill be in charge. Little Rock, Ark. — The Vestal Greenhouses suffered a fire loss of about .$20,000 February ]4; not cov- ered by insurance. St. Paul, Minn. — The Warrendale Floral Co., A. Lauritzen, proprietor, recently suffered the loss of its pot- ting shed and Jtwo automobiles by fire. MiNNEiApoLis, Minn. — August Swen- son, the veteran florist, has purchased a residence in California and will make his home there during part of the year. 1920. The American Florist. 391 Ready Reference Section. 12 CENTS, NET, PER LINE. ALYSSUM. Alyssum. l)oubli> Giant. 2-lnch. $2.00 per 100. Elmor Uawllns.s. Allegany. N. Y. Alyssum. Double Giant. 2-ln., $2.00 per 100; $1S.00 per 1,000. Byer Bros.. Cham- bersburK. Pi»- AMPEtiOPSIS VEITCHI. AmpelnpKl.f Veltchll. 2 1.; -in., $8 per 100. $76 per 1.000. Jackaon & Perkins Co., New- ark, New York. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2% -in.. $4 per 200. Byer Bros., Chamberaburg, Pa. BEGONIAS. Begonias. Single tuberous rooted, sepa- rate colors; $1&.00 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. BOUVARDIAS. Bouvardta. Single white, pink or red. 2-in.. $7.60 per 100, $65 per 1.000; tV^-Xn... $8 per 100. $70 per 1.000. C. U. Liggit, 325 BuUetln Bldg., Philadelphia. Pa. BOXWOOD. CHOICE BOXWOOD SPRAYS Write ue today for prices on Fall and Winter deliveries. Best merchantable fancy- tips. Dwarf variety. Quality guaranteed. Satisfactory delivery assured to all parts of U. S. A. and Canada. PITTSBITROH CUT FLOWER CO.. 116-118 Seventh St. Pittsburgh, Pa. BULBS. Dutch Bulbs. Single and double tulips, hyacinths. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement on front cover page of this is- sue. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 568-570 Washing- ton St., Buffalo, N. Y. Bulbs. T. R. Begonia. Single mixed and in separate colors. For prices see display adverti.sement elsewhere In this issue. Mc- Hutchison & Co.. 9 5 Chambers St., New York. Bulbs. Single and double hyacinths. Darwin and single tulips. For prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this is- 8Ue. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs. Tulips and Ijilium Giganteum. For sizes and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. S. S. Skidel- sky & Co., 60 Park Place. New York. Bulbs. Lilium Giganteum, 7-9-in. (300 to case). $52.00 per case. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. CAJLENDUIiAS. CALADIUMS. Caladiums, Willi sound center shoots. For sizes and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Fancy Leaved Caladiums. Best varieties, highly colored; fine large sized bulbs $15.00 to $25.00 per 100. M. H. NEHRLING & CO.. Orlando. Fla. Calendulas Orange King, 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Seedlings, $1.00 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. CANNAS. Carinas. Good strong: divisions. Per 100 King Humbert $5.00 Crimson Bedder 4.00 THE RBESER PLANT COMPANY Springfield, Oiiio. Cannas. Large flowering in the "better" varieties. Fine 2 to 3 eye. plump, dormant roots, true to name. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in tills issue. A. Henderson &. Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Cliicago. Cannas. Stored in our special moist cel- lars; not dried and stunted, but all first- class stock. For list of varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. \'auglian'B Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Cannas. Select 2 to 3 eyes. The very finest stock. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this is- sue. American Bulb Co., 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 15,000 KING HUMBERT 2 to 4 eyes, $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1.000. Cash. BUSHY FLOWER GARDEN Bushy, Va- Cannas. Tlie finest we have ever grown. For varieties and prices see display adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Cannas. Yellow King Humbert, fine plump bulbs, $4.00 per 100; $37.60 per 1,000. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Large supply of fine, well-rooted, healthy and strong carnation cuttings in the follow- ing varieties, ready for immediate delivery: 100 1.000 Rose Pink Enchantress $4.60 $40.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Pink Enchantress 4.60 40.00 C. W. Ward 4.60 40.00 Aviator 4.60 40.00 Thenanthos 4.60 40.00 PETER REINBERG. Wholesale Florist 30 E^^Randolph_St. Chicago NOW READY Rooted Cuttings. First Class Stock. Per 100 Per 1000 Cottage Maid $4.60 540.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 5.00 46.00 White Enchantress 4.50 40.00 Matchless 4.60 40.00 Aviator 4. SO 40.00 Miss Theo 4.00 35.00 .T. A. BUDLONO. 1S4 No. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. 111. ROOTED CARN.\TION CUTTINGS 100 1.000 Matchless $4.50 $40.00 White Enchantress 4.50 40.00 Enchantress 4.60 40.00 WIETOR BROS.. L. D. Phone: Randolph 2081. 30 E. Randolph St. , Chicago. CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Fine Healthy Stock. Grown Right: Packed Right; Priced Right! Sure to Please You. Ready Now. White: 100 1000 Matchless $4.60 $40.00 White Enchantress 4.50 40.00 White Wonder 6.00 45. •» Pink! Pink Enchantress 4.60 40.06 Miss Theo 6.00 45.00 Enchantress Supreme 6.60 60.00 Rose Pink Enchantress ... 4.60 40.00 Ward 6.00 50.00 Alice 6.00 45.00 Roper 4.60 40.00 Rosette 5.00 45.00 Aviator 4.60 40.00 Thenanthos 4.50 40.00 Herald 5.00 46.00 Merry Christmas 5.00 45.00 Buy the Best I It Pays! Order Promptly Big Demand M. C. GUNTBRBERG. Wholesale Florist 169 N. State St. Chicag o. Carnations. Rooted Cuttings. Good healthy stock. Herald. Aviator. Pink Enchantress, Matchle.ss. $6.00 per 100. $40.00 per 1.000 Peerless Pink. Winsnr. $4.00 per 100. $36.00 ner 1 onn Herald. Peerle.ss Pink. WInsor, out of soil, $6.00 per 100. $40.00 per 1.000. Cash with order. .Tames Psenicka & Son. Gross Point. III. SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS' AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Mail. EVERETTB B. PEACOCK CO., 4013 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Rooted Pink Enchantress <-a'""a''°" _'^"*: tings $4.60 per 100; $40.00 per 1.000. JOHN RINDFLEISC H, Beloit. Wis. Carnations. Write tor price list of latMt varieties. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. VERY STRONG CUTTINGS Well rooted — None better. READY NOW. White Razer .. $3.50 per 100 : $30.00 per 1000 Yellow Razer .. 3.50 per 100: 30.00 per 1000 Marigold 3.60 per lOO: 30.00 per 1000 Buckbee 3.60 per 100; 30.00 per 1000 Nagoya 3.50 per 100; 30.00 per 1000 Dr Enguehard. . 3.60 per 100; 30.00 per 1000 E A Seidewitz. 3.50 per 100; 30.00 per 1000 Golden Queen .. 3.60 per 100: 30.00 per 1000 THE BEST POMPONS. Golden Wedding.$3.00 per 100: $26.00 per 1000 . Yellow Babv .. 3.00 per 100: 26.00 per 1000 ' Mrs.Buckingham 3.00 per 100: 25.00 per 1000 I Mrs Godfrey .. 3.00 per 100; 26.00 per 1000 Golden Climax. 3.00 per 100: 25.00 per 1000 Order Yours Today. PETER REINBERG. 30 E. Randolph St.. Chicago. 111. it You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 392 The American Florist. Mar. 6. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemum Hamburg Late Pink, Rooted cuttings. }16 per 100. $160 per 1000; i-ln. pots. $18 per 100. $160 per 1000. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 668-570 Washington St.. Buffalo, N. T. Chrysanthemum novelties for 1920. Pre- liminary list tree. Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian, Mich. OOIiEUS. Coleus, R. C, $1.60 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg. Pa. . CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen. Strong, 2^ -inch for early March delivery, $10.00 per 100. Mixed; white; white with red eye. Note: — We do not guarantee these varieties absolutely true to color, but the above varieties will pre- dominate. All very choice strains. J. E. MATTHEWSON. Sheboygan. Wis. CYCLAMEN — Strong, transplanted seed- lings for January and February delivery; all leading varieties. $6.50 per 100; $60.00 per 1.000. PETER PEARSON, 5732 Gun- nison St., Chicago. FERNS. SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS' AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Mail. EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO.. 4013 Milwaukee Ave.. Chicago Perns. Pot grown; shipped without pots. Boston and Scottil. 4-in.. $3.00 per doz. ; $20.00 per 100. &-ln., $4.80 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md- Ferns. Victory. A new and valuable variety of Nephrolepls. For sizes and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. F. R. Pierson, Tarry town, N. Y. Boston ferns out of the bench ready for € and 8-inch pots. Come and see the stock and for prtcea. J. H. FIESSER, North Bergen. N. J. Ferns. Boston. 4 and 5-in., for immediate delivery. Write for prices. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin. III. Hardy ferns. Illustrated descriptive list mailed. Ludwlg Mosbaek, Ferndale, Askov, Minn. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. Rooted cuttings. S. A- Nutt and Buchner, $20 per 1,000 ; Ricard and Poitevine. $25 per 1.000. Albert M. Herr, LaJicaster, Pa. GliAPIOIil. GLADIOLI Reports from all over the world state that DIENER'S new Gladioli are the larg- est, finest and most wonderful ever pro- duced. Our new catalog allowing eight of our new varieties In natural colored plates will be sent free on request. RICHARD DIENER COMPANY Kentfield. California Gladiolus bulbs. Plrst-claas stock from our Michigan farms. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chi- cago and New York. Gladiolus for forcing. Strictly first size bulbs. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this Issue. A, Henderson & Co.. 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. lillilES Easter lilies. For prices see display ad- vertisement elsewhere In this issue. Pohl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. LILY OF THE VAIiliEY. Lily of the Valley. Best Holland Pips. $25 ; Bruns' Special Early Forcing, $35 ; Bruns' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand. $45 per 1000. H. N. Bruns, 3040 W. Madi- son St., Chicago. Lily of the Valley Pips. German and Hol- land. For prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. UliY OF THE VALIjEY. Lily of the Valley. Best Holland grown pips. $22 per 1.000. Immediate delivery. C. J. Speelman & Sons. 38 Murray St., New York. Lily of the Valley pips. Finest quality; ready for immediate delivery. Van Meeuwen & Tagelaar, 1133 Broadway. N. Y. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO., orchid growers and raisers. Southgate, London, England. Cat- tleyas, Laelllo-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi-established. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit. N. J. PALMS. Palms, high class, and novelties in deco- rative plants. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th Sts.. Philadelphia. Pa. Surplus Stocks. The new plant quaran- tine gives greatly In- creased value to many kinds of surplus stock heretofore considered of little account, espec- ially bulbs and plants. You can quickly turn such surpluses into cash by advertising here. ROSES. PANSIES- Pansy seedlings. Giant Trimardeau. mixed, large flowering and ciioice colors, $4.00 per 1.000; $15.00 per 5,000. prepaid by mail. F. DANLBY, Macomb. 111. PETUNIAS. PETUNIAS Diener's Ruffled Monsters, single, largest and finest in existence. Quickest and surest money-makers of the day: sell at sight. Seed in separate colors, red. pink, white, purple, flesh pink, frilled, variegated and mixed colors. 50e per trade package. Our new catalog with natural colored plates free on request. RICHARD DIENER COMPANY. Kentfield. California. PRIMUIiAS. Primula Obconicas. Rosea, Apple Blossom, Kermesina. Good, strong stock from 2Vi-in. pots at $6.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000. J. H. PIESSER. North Bergen. N. J. PRIVET. Privet. Box-Barberry, well rooted sum- mer frame cuttings. $65.00 per 1000. The Elm City Nursery Co., Woodinont Nurseries. Inc., New Haven, Conn. 60.000 GRAFTED ROSE PREMIER Here is your only opportunity to buy CHOICE GRAFTED PREMIER PLANTS $36.00 per 100 $350.00 per 10»« Can make delivery at rate of 5000 weekly beginning at once. Absolutely healthy A No. 1 stock. Place your order at once for Immediate or deferred shipment, WEISS & MEYER CO.. MAYWOOD. ILLINOIS. ROSE STOCK Rooted Cuttings 2 % -inch Plants Per 100 Per 1000 Per lOS Per 1000 Russell $16. »• $130.00 Ophelia $ 8.00 $70.00 10.01 90.00 Sunburst 8.00 70.00 10.0« 90.00 White Killar- ney 8.00 70.00 10.»» 90.00 Bench Plants Ophelia $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 Pink Killar- ney 10.00 per 100: 90.09 per 1000 Good Stock — Ready Now No orders accepted for less than a hun- dred of each variety. GEORGE REINBERG, 162 North Wabash Ave., Chicago, ROSE PLANTS Rose plants, last fall propagation. Dor- mant all winter. Now In 3-lnch pots. Ready in about three weeks. Fine stocK. Best in markeL IM 1,000 Richmond $10.00 $ 90.00 Sunburst • 11.00 100.00 Killarney Brilliant 11.00 100.00 Pink Killarney 10.00 90.00 Pink Ophelia 10.00 WIETOR BROS., L. D. Phone Randolph 2881 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago ROSES READY FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT COLUMBIA, 2%-in. own root, $16 per 100: $125 per 1,000. CHARLES H. TOTTT COMPANY, Madison, New Jersey SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS' AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Mail. EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO., 4013 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago Roses. New for 1920. Pilgrim, Crusader and Mrs. John Cook. For further particu- lars write. A. N. Pierson. Inc., Cromwell. Conn. List of 2^ and 4-in. Roses ready, on re- quest. Leedle Co., Expert Rose Growers, Springfleld. O. SEEDS. SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS' AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Mail. EVERETTE B. PEACOCK CO., 4013 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Seed. Primula Obconica GIgantea Rosea. Dwarf habit, light and dark shades of pink. Select strain: fresh seeds. Packet of 1500 seeds, $1.60. Cash. Ernest Oschslin. River Forest. 111. If You Do Not Find Wliat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us ADout It 1920. The American Florist. 393 SEBDS. Soerlff. Rpeolattl«« In variety. Onions, car- >ot. boot, raillnh and parfintp. r?on tract Jjrlcrn mailed on roquent. R. C. McOIll & Co.. wboleaale seed growera, San Francisco, Seeds. Pedlsrree and selected stAcka of rutaba(?a. turnip, cabbaffo. Savoy- cabbaf^e, hoot and manKot : flowor seeds. Write for .special prices, Kctway & Son, Ijanj^port. Cng. Seeds. Mitchell's Flower. For varieties 'and prices see display advertisement else- where In this Issue. Henry F. Mlchell Co.. .818 Market St., Philadelphia. Pa. Seeds. Drer-r's reliable flower. For va- rieties and price* soo display advertisement elsewhere In this Issue. Henry A. Dreer, T14 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa.. Seeds. Contract prowers of cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon, aquaah and pump- kin seed; sug-ar. flint and fleld corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co.. Waterloo. Neb. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and fleld corn on contract. Edgar F. Hurff, ■Swcdesboro. N. J. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, muskmelon. squash and pumpkin : sweet, filnt and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley, Neb. Seeds. Specialties: Cabbage. carrot. Dutch cornsalad. beans, peas, radish, scors- 'alnera. etc. Write for ofCers. SPRUIJT & >CO.. Utrecht, Holland . Seeds. Swoet, flint and dent corn, cu- cumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin ;and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co., ■ Fremont, Neb. Seeds, specialists: Pepper, eggplant, to- mato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son. contract seed growers. Pedricktown, N. J. ' Seeds. Asparagus plumosua nanus, guar- anteed true and fresh seeds. 1,000, 90c; 85.000, $20; 100.000, $68; packing and post- age Included. Cash. F. Dammann, Lu- gano, Switzerland. 1 ~~ — ~~ ! Seed. Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon applica- tion. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82 Dey St., Kew York. Seeds. Salvia Splendens or Clara Bedman, Salvia Bonfire. 1 lb.. $30; 5 lbs. and over, iZ^ per lb. D. Landreth Seed Co., Bristol, r^ ! Seeds. Growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. TTie Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford. Conn. Seeds. Peas, beans, corn and vegetables of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality, Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. T. Seeds, Aster. For description, varieties ajid prices see display advertisement else- where in this issue. W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia. Pa- Seeds. Growers of selected stocks of on- ion, lettuce, radish, carrot, sweet peas, etc. C. C. Morse & Co., San Francisco. Calif. Seeds, Specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena In variety. Waldo Rohnert. Gilroy, Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every de- acription. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison Street. Chicago. , Seeds. Specialties: Beets, mangoes, car- rots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. Godineau, Angers, France. Seed. Flower and Garden seeds. Sweet pea and nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed Co.. Arroyo Grande. Calif. , Seeds. Garden, of all kinds. Write for catalogue. Everette R. Peacock Co., 4013 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia. Pa. Seeds. Wholesale fleld and garden seeds. J. Bolglano & Son, Light, Pratt and Ellicott Sts., Baltimore, Md. , Seeds. Tomato, grown for the wholesale seed trade. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana. Calif. HRKOS. S<.mi...t,..i....ti..,..n.in In the Erection of I FOLEY GREENHOUSES I Only the Best of Material Is Used. i in designing your house, we always consider the use for which the house i is intended — thereby assuring you of proper design and bench axrange- I ment — not forgetting the importance of an efficient beating system. I THE FOLEY GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. I Designer Builders Heating Engineers i Main Office and Factory I 31M S. SpuMing An. Chicago, 111. DomtowB Office State-Lake BMg. ritiiiMinitiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiMiiitiitiitMirinMiMiHiiiiiiiinitiiiiiiiiiiiiMHiiiiiniMiiiiiiiiniiMttiuMiiiiiiiiirriiiiiiiiiiiiiiMHiinninniiiMHiiinniiinMiiiiiiiiiuiiiuiM^ Wired 10,000, 12.60; 60,000. fll.OO. lUnoTaatimd Iv W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample Free. For Sale by De&lert. CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX COi MANUFACTURERS i PHILADELPHIA. PA. Glass Cloth A transparent waterproof fabric as efficient ss glass for hotbeds, cola frames, etc. Per sq. yd.. 40c; 26 yds. at 391ic: 60 yds. at 39c; 100 yds. at 38%c. Let us flgtire on your larger orders. For parcel post add 3c per yd. to alwve prices. Try It out now and be eoDvinced. TURNER BROS., Bladen, Neb. freer's Peerlessi Glazing Points For Grecnliaiises Drive easy iDd tnie. becaase both bevels are oa the tame tide. Can't twist and btealc tbe gloss io drivtDe. Galvan* Ized and will Dot nut. No riihtt or lefu. Tbe PeerlettClazine Poist Is patented. Noothert like^ It. Ordef from youf dcale^ or direct (torn as. 1000.90c. pottpaid. Samples Iree. HEKKT A. DKEEB.I 114 Cb.stnnt Bt^Mt^^ riOUdoIphl^ $7.00 1,000 Letterheads 1,000 Envelopes ^ond Stock— Send cash with order. No samples *'eDt. All work is guarHutef^d. Proofs furnisbed of work before printing, so that any obanget necessary may be made. GORHAM PRINTERY, !NO. 64S Boath Dearborn Street, OHIOAOO, nX, We Print Everything If You Do Not Find What You Neet; In Our Ready Retarencs Department, Write Us About It. 1920. The American Florist. 395 D THE CUSTOMERS' ■ INTEREST FIRST (-. This is the basis of the Kroeschell standard. And lliis principle makes g the Kroeschell policy the most liberal of all the Greenhouse Boiler business a a Azalea Tota, HoDKlnB Baskets. Lawn Vasea, Urns, Etc. Red Pots Refined CUys — Skilled liabor The Peters &, Reed Pottery Go,, so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO "Moma Altec" Ware HORACE O. GRAY CO. 200 Fifth Avenue New York CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK Wtrtd't Oldest uJ UrgutyMuflJictveri FLOWER POTS Why 7 A.H.HEWS&CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. George Keller Pottery Co. SVCCKSSOR TO 1 6E0. KELLER & SON. Manulactarers of Red Pots Before buying write for prloei 2614-2e22 Heradon St.. CHICAGO. SUPERIOR RED POTS Quality and prices right. ASK U.S. FLORIST SPECIALTY CO. Idaville, Indiana REED & KELLER, 123 W. 25lh 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. A KROESCHELL is the key to fuel economy. KroEsctiellBros.Go.niircrGr DBaBDBDaDB aHDHnBDaaa THE KROESCHELL POLICY We make every kind of boiler, but it is our policy to supply only the type of boiler best suited for the conditions. You get the highest boiler value. NOT CAST IRON D QUALITY- SBR VICE "Blauvelt" Hero Pipeless Furnace System Installed at half the cost of Steam or Hot Water. 70 degrees of heat guaranteed in zero weather. Ciui be installed with or without PIT. Saves 35% of your Coal Bill. We have also Special Burners for Oil— and Grates for Soft Coal or \Vood A perfect moist heating system. The ideal heat tor growing nil kinds of greenhouse products. In fact, it is the coming Greenhouse Healing System. "Biauveit" Hero Pipeless Furnace Company 411 Sycamore St., PLAINFIELD, N. J. ,/s/s^^J^^^^<^^^^^^;<;gA,: ' Mention the American Florist when writing DREER'S "RIVERTON SPECIAL" PLANT TUBS No. Diam. Ea. Doz. ICO 50 12in $1.30 $15.00 $115.00 60 lOin 90 9.93 77.50 70 8 in 75 8.0J 6100 The Riverton Tub is sold exclusively by us. and ia the best ever introduced. The neatest, lightest and cheapest. Painted green and bound with electric welded hoops. The four largest sizes are equipped wiih drop handles. Henry A. Dreer. Seefe, Pianis, Baiiis and Snppiies. 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Nebraska Red Pots ARE RECOGNIZED EVERYWHERE FOR QUALITY. Your orders always receive prompt and careful attention. Made of High grade material by skilled workmen in a modern plant. Write for prices on your requirements. Kindly address all correspondence, and printed matter to Kahler Pottery Co., Louisville, Neb. Mention the American Florist when writino 396 The American Florist. Mar. 6, Index to Advertisers. Allen J K .371 Alpha Floral i o. ...375 AmericaDBulb C>.I 382 Ameiicao Green- house Mfj' o IV Am'iDBEC Co 367 Andersons A 375 Ansermueller G H Co 369 Aphine M(g Co Ill Aphrodite Co 372 Astoria Florist 374 Avenue Floral Co... 376 Baer Julius 37^ Barnard WW Co .382 Barnes W J 37S Bas6ett&Wa8hburn.360 Baumer Aug 377 Baur Window Glass Co IV Payersdorfer H&Co .'(fl Begerow's- 374 Berger Bros .^68 Berning HG 368 Blackistoneinc 377 Bodger J & Sons Co 379 Bolgiano J & Son... 379 Bramley&Son 377 Brastan S'^'^d Grow- ers Co 378 Breitmeyer's I Sons. 374 Brenner Edward . . . ..371 Broadway Florist. ..375 Brown A J Seed Co.. 378 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 382 Bruns H N ?8t Bryan AlonzoJ ,W BuckbeeH W .^7A BudlongCo J A '65 Bulls J C MfgCo ...3% Bunyard 372 Burpee W A Co ...383 Byer Bros .'88 California Florists.. 375 Callahan Duo- Glazed Sash Co ...I'l i"azan A B '72 Central Floral Co . '.'377 Central Refrigerator & EquiDn)entCo..367 Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co 3% Chicago Flower Growers .Assn ?6I Clark E B Seed Co.. .'82 Clarke'sSons D 373 Clay &Son ... 3% Clipper Lawn Mower „Co .^% Coan J J 371 Conard & Jones Co.. .390 Cooke Geo H .377 Cowee W J 394 Coy HC Seed Co.... 380 Craig Robt Co .3S9 Gulp W H &Co 373 Dammann F 3?3 Danker FredA 376 DardsCbas .373 Dletsch A & Co IV Dominion Floral Co.W Dorn9rF&SonsCo.3S9 Dreer H A .'83 38^394 39^ Duluth Floral Co... 376 Dunlop John H 374 Dwelle-Kaiser Co. ..Ill Eble Charles 373 EdwardsFold'gBox.394 Elm ritTNursCo....'91 Erne& Co 366 Eyans A W B 374 Excell Laboratories. in EvresHG 375 Fallon Florist 372 Fenrich JosS .370 Fleischman 375 Florist Specialty Co. 39' Foerster Co Joseph. 362 Foley Greenhouse MfgCo 394 Ford M C 371 Ford William P .371 Fox J M &Son Inc.. 375 Frauenfelder C. ?72 Freeman Mrs J B . 375 Prey C H .372 Prey & Frey .Wi Friedman 377 Froment HE .371 Fulterman Bros 370 Galvio Thos F 372 Gasser 1 M Co 374 Giblin & Co Ill Gnatt Ote Co The.. .3=6 GodineauR& M....380 Goldstein 1 371 GorhamPrintery'nc.39l Grakelow Chas H...374 GrandRapidsFloCo.372 Grimm & Gorly 372 Gude Bros 373 Hahermiehl'sSons JJ 376 Hammond's Paint & Slug Shot Works 39f; Hardesty & Co 375 Hairi8on'6Nurseries.390 Harris Wm K .3*9 Hart George B 371 Hart Henry 374 Haven Seed Co The ?fn Heinl JohnG & Son. 376 Henderson A&Co. .. I 383 .387 Henderson Lewis... 374 Henry Co The John 366 Henshaw Floral Co 371 Hent7 &Nssh 370 Hero Pipeless Fur- nace ' 393 Herr Albert M .388 Hess & Swoboda 374 Hession 375 Hews & Co A H. . .395 Hill D Numery Co. .'9n Hogewoning&Sons 389 Hollywood Gardens. 374 Holm & Olson .374 Holtor&HunkelCo .369 Hort Advertiser 389 Hurfl Edgar F. 382 Hurst ft Son .3Sn IcVes-BraunMill Co. IV Idlewild Greenbs. -.377 Jackson & Perkins Co 390 lahn Hugo 374 "lov Floral Co 373 Kahler Pottery Co.. .395 KastingW F Co.. I .389 KellerPott'T'^oGeo.395 KellerSonsJ B .375 Kelw»y &Son' .3!'0 Kennicott Bros Co. 360 Kervan Co The 371 KessIerWm .'71 Kottmiller A .'72 Kroeschell Bros Co. .395 Kruchtenjohn 367 Kuhl G»o A .387 LandrethSeed Co.. 379 Lang Flo& NursCo .'76 Lange A 373 L'caVes C & Co .'70 Liggit C U 387 Lindley Flower Box Co ....3.58 Littlefield Florist.. ..'76 Longren A F . . 3«9 Louise FlowerShop 375 McCallum Co 369 Mcriunie Geo G 372 McGillRC&Co... .38(1 McHutchison& Co. ..'80 Mackie William .371 Malandre Bros 377 Mangel .377 Matthews theFlo'st .372 Matthewson J E .376 Meconi Paul 371 Metnire Ridge Nurs 372 Meyer John C Florist Thread Works, ...»66 Michell Henry FCo... 384 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange .367 Millang Joseph .\. .370 Miller Floral Co....'76 Miller& Musspr... .367 Monirger J C C0.....304 Morse CO & Co .. .379 MurravSamue' 377 Nat'l Florists' Board ofTrade IV Neidinger JosG Co. ?f9 Newell A .'76 N Y ("ut Flower Ex. .'71 N Y Floral Co . .'77 NiessenLeo Co ."8 Oeehs'in Ernfst 387 Oriental Goldfish & Supply Co 366 Papadem J O Co.... 372 GREENHOUSE BBST BBAinra SHARP, PARTRIDGB & CO, asea lumbeui st. Chicago, Park Floral Co 375 Peacock E R Co ....379 Pearson E W 375 PedrickG R &Son..?8^ PennFloralColotCo.3 8 Penn the Florist .....377 Peters* Reed Potty. 395 Philips Bros 372 Pierce FO Co IV Pierson F R Co 1 Pierson AN(lnc).... I Pieters-W heeler Seed Co 378 Pikes Peak Flo L0..37- Plllsbury I L Ill Pitisb'rghCutFloCo.3'^8 Podesta&Baldocchi.377 Poehlmann Bros Co II 3-9 Pollwortb C C Co. ..369 Polykranas Geo J . . .371 Potter Floral Co.... 376 Pressing Seed Co \VC 378 Proto-Feed & Guano Co 396 Pulverized Manure Co The 591 Pyfer A T& Co .'63 Raedleio Basket Co. 367 Randall A L Co ....3h7 Randall'8FloShop..377 Randolph & Mc- Clements 376 Rawlings Elmer .....'89 Ready Reference. ...391 Reed& Keller 395 Regan Ptg House ...3% Reid Edw 368 Reinberg Geo 367 Reinberg Peter 361 Rice Bros .369 Rice Jerome B Seed Co 379 RobinsonJCSeedCo .383 Rock WmL Flo Co, .372 RodgersJ W 375 Rohnert Waldo 380 Rosaia Bros 372 Rosery Floral Co ...377 Routzahn Seed Co. .382 Rusch G&Co 369 SaakeOC 377 SalzerSeedCo JnoA 377 Sceery Edw 375 Schiller the Florist.. 375 Schillo A LumCo...lV Schlatter W& Son.. -96 Schling Max 377 Schmidt Chas L 377 Segers Bros Ltd .. .389 Shaffer GeoC 377 SharpPartridge&Co.396 Sheppard HW 377 ■ lieridan Grhs Co ..37i Sheridan Walter F..371 Siebrecht George C..371 Simon & Son I N....380 Situations & Wants. 355 SkidelskySS&Co.... I Smith A VV&Co... 374 Smith & Co E D .384 Smith & Fetters Co .373 Smith Henry 376 Society of American Florists .363 Speelman uj & Sons. 383 Stecher Litho Co 382 Storrs & Harrison... 3£6 388 StumppG E M 374 Thorburn JM & Co.. 383 TonnerO A & L A.. 362 Totty Chas H 3'8 Traendly&Schenck.371 Traveling Wholesale Florist 370 Trepel Joseph 373 Turner Bros 394 United Cut Flo Co.. 371 Magic Fertilizers "FOR THE FLORIST" Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co. 809 Exchange Ave.. U. S. Yarda, Chicago Van Meeuven & Tegelaar 387 369 Vaughan A L Co ...363 Vaugban's Seed Store I 381 384 Vick'sSonsJas 382 Vincent R Jr & Sons Co I Walker FCo 373 Weber FH 376 Weiland & Risch...367 Weir James 376 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 379 Wietor Bros 362 Williams Mrs E A. ..377 Winterson Co EF...366 Wittbold G Co 373 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson. 375 Wonder Plant Irrigator Co 366 \Voodru8sD& Sons. 380 Yokohama Nurs Lo.379 Young A L&Co .. 37o Young John &-ro.. .371 2ech&MaDn.358 364 36? "Master Soil Builders" Send tor prices on Master Brand Vine and Plant Manure -eventually you will use It. Why not now? Tlie Proto-Feed fi Guano Co. 4121 S. La Salle St., CHICAGO The Regan Printing House large: nvjis of CATALOGUES our speciai-tt write for prices 523 Plymouth Ct., Chicago No loss if you |^. mend your split ^^^,5;^ carnations with '■ '^!r f fc Superior Carnation STAPLES 350 per 1000; 3,000 for 81.00. Postpaid. Wm. Schlatter & Son Before 422 Main Street, After Springfield, Mass. -SLUG SHOT- Used from Ocean to Ocean for 35 Years Sold by Seed Dealers of America 6«TM Curranta, Potatoes, Cabbage, Melons, Flowers, Trees and Shrubs {lom Insects. Put up in popular psokages st popular piioes. Write (or free pamphlet oa Bucs and Blights, etc.. to B. HAMMOND, Beacon, New York. Mention the American Florist when writing dimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiijiiiiiiiiiiiiiiNiiiiiiiiiiiiilililiiliinllliliililllllllHlliiiililiiluiiiiiiiiililiilllHilliliiliaillliuiiuiii THE CLIPPER! There are three tblng<: that destroy your lawns— Dandelions, Buck Plain- I tain and Crab Grass. In one season the Clipper will drive them all out. | Your dealer should have them— if he has not, drop | us a line and we will send circulars and prices. S CLIPPER LAWN MOWER CO., Dixon, 111. | iiiiitiiiiiiiiitiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiniiiiiMiuiiiiiiMiMiiMiiitiiiiiniifiitiiuiriiiiiHimiiiiiiiiiiiitiitiiriiiiiiiiitiitriiiMriiiMiTiHiiitiiiiiir Mention the American Flori9t y>hen writina ^T A ^ #\ vaK oV^^^ M\ t%.xi * S ^f \A l/oVf8' -^"""« \1^M m THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS. MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND Mention the American Florist tohen writing Be Amerigm Yum Bmerica is "the Prow of the I/essel; there may be mare comfort Rmidships, but we are the Erst to touch Unknown Seas." Vol. UV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MARCH 13, 1920. No. 1658 The American Florist Established 1885 I'opyriKht 1920 by Aniericiin Florist Company. K'ntcred iis Second Class Matter Nov. 11. 1891 at tbe Post Otlice at Chicjigo, Illinois, uuiliT act of March 3, 1879. PUBLisuED Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7'463. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, ruittnl stales and Mrxico. $1.50 a year; CanaU:i. $2.00; I'Airope and Countries in Postal fnion, 82.50. Volumes Half Yearly From August 3. 1901. Single Copies, 10 cents. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., .Vnierican F-'lorist Co.. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. OFncBRB — A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N. Y., President; F. C. \V. Ubown. Cleveland, O., Vice- PresidttDt; John Young, 1170 Broadway, New York, Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Nob., Treas. Ttie thirty-siztb annual convention will be held It Cleveland, O., Aueust 17-19. 1920. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY. Next annual meeting, Indianapolis, Ind., Octo- ber, 1920. Officers — Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich., President; Irwin Bertebmann. Indianapolis, Ind., Vice-President; Albert PocHKLON, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; \Vm. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Next annual convention and exhibition, Waib- ingtoD, D. C, November 1920. Officers: Thomas W. Head, Lake Foreit, 111., President; Z. D. Blackistone, Washington, D. C, Vice-President; C. W. Johnson, 2242 W. I09th Sti«et. Chicago, Secretary; Cbas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J., Treas. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibitian. Wash- ington, D. C, January, 1921. Officers: C. W. Johnson, Chicago, President; D.G.Grillbortzer. Washington, D. C, Vice-President; A. F. J. Baur, Thirty-eighth Bt. and Rockwood Ave., iDdianapolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Officers — Robert Pyle, West Grove, Pa. President; F. L. Atkins, Rutherford, N.J., Vice President; E. A. White, Cornell University Ithaca, N,Y., Secretary; Harry O. May, Summit N. J., Treasurer. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass., July 10-11,1920. OFricBBS— G. W. Kerr, Doyleitown. Pa., President; Wm. Qbay, Bellevue Rd., Newport, R. I., Secretary. ^iwiamiiiBiiiiiiiiiiwiiBiwiniiaiimaiiiBiiiBimiiBiimmiaiiaiiHtiaim SUGGESTIONS FOR iMiiHiniaitiBiiBnmnifliiiBuiaiiaiiiniaiiamBiiiiowiBiaiiiwag PLANT GROWERS. I wiiBiivnniinmininiiiwiniiw ■umiviiitiniiiiiini Seeds for March Sowing:. The middle of March is the proper time for the sowing of the main crop of summer annuals. The seedsmen have seen that the growers have the catalogues, and the lists of the wants for the year should be made oiit at once, if not already done, and the seeds procured and sown. How often have we seen good growers spending valuable time during the busy days of May and June hunting for some small stock that could have been easily grown, but was neglected nt the proper time. It is 'a good time now to look back at the sales of the last year or two and note what lines of stock were in short supply or were carelessly omitted. Such matters as this are the little things tliat count in a successful bu?;iness, for the time taken In hunt- ing up and procuring the cheaper kinds nf stock during the busy season more than eats up all the profit received in handling it. The seeds that should be sown now are almost endless in vari- ety, and they include asters. Phlox Dnimmondii, zinnias, marigolds, bal- sams, antirrhinums, begonias, calendu- las, celosias, cobseas, cosmos, gauras, mignonette. nicotianas. nasturtiums, petunias, salpiglossis. ricinus. salvias, scabiosa. stocks, thunbergias, and oth- ers that may be demanded. With the exception of Cobipa scandens, migno- nette and ricinus, which should he sown in pots, these can all be sown in flats and as soon as large enough trans- planted to pots or spaced in flats, and good stock be liad for stimmer bed- ding. Lilacs for Easter, \ large variety of blooming plants can be grown for Easter, and dwarf, shapely lilacs are appreciated by all flower lovers, and the cut sprays have now become a standard winter flower. For the pot plants the imported budded stock is preferable, but for cut Ijlooms any lilac may be lifted, and they force quickly and easily in a warm house. The varieties most grown for pot plants are Marie Lagraye. white, and Charles X, purple. Four weeks in a temperature of 6.5° will bring them in- to flower. The plants when placed in the greenhouse should be syringed several times a day in order to assist the buds to swell and kept in a dark place. As soon as the buds begin to open the plants can be placed in full sunlight. The common lilac can be forced in the same manner. A bush which is well set with flower buds, and these are easily distinguished from the leaf buds, can be lifted and planted In a bench and will furnish fine sprays of flowers. If the plant is kept shaded from the sun by spreading a heavy cloth over it tlie flowers of the purple varieties will he white when forced. The plants wall require plenty of wa- ter, for they make but little root growth and bloom upon the vitality which has been stored. Rambler Roses. The plants of rambler roses that are intended for Easter blooming should now be showing color, and if they are not they will require quite a little forcing to have them in the best of condition for that date. If the plants are at all pot bound, watering with liquid manure will be of great assist- ance to them and stimulate the flowers and make them much larger, and an addition of soot to this will intensif> the color. The plants will often, when setting the buds, make long growths from tlie base of the plants; these should be cut out, for they are taking much strengtli that should go into the flowers. These canes should be made into cuttings and propagated and will make small plants for next year's grow- ing or can be planted outside and grown on for stock for the future. There is always a good demand for well grown pot ramblers for Memorial day 398 The American Florist. Mar. 13, and early June, and plants started now will be in the best of condition at that time. They can be started iu a cool house and frequently syringed until the eyes break, when they can be moved into warmer quarters and full sunlight. For June decoration, there is nothing better in blooming plants than Crimson Rambler and the other ram- bler roses and hydrangeas; they make a beautiful combination and are also very decorative for porches. Iceland Poppies. A beautiful cut flower for summer use not often grown is the Iceland pop- py. While it is a perennial, yet it can be treated as an annual if the seed is sown early and the plants trans- planted. Seeds sown in March will bloom the coming summer, and the va- rieties of color range through the yel- low and orange to white. The petals have a peculiar satiny texture, are beautifully crumpled, and if the flow- ers are picked in the early morning they will stand in water for a long time, and are very decorative. There are few annuals that will attract more attention than a vase of these lovely popples arranged with appropriate green, and besides they have a deli- cious frangrance. They are easily grown, and if the flowers are kept picked will continue to bloom all sum- mer. Another poppy that can be grown for cut flowers is the Shirley poppy, but the flowers do not last as well as the Iceland poppies. Boston Orchid Show. The orchid show of the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society will be held in Horticultural hall, Boston, March 2-I-2S, and for the purpose of inter- esting a large number of people in these beautiful plants, the advancement in the culture of which during the past quarter century has been remarkable, will have on display rare specimens from all parts of the world. It is esti- mated that the value of the total dis- play will exceed .fiSO (.(MX) and it is be- lieved applications for space will exceed the capacity of the exliibitinn halls. Albert C Biirrage, wlio has the largest private collection in the United States, will stage a fine display from his 20 or more houses at Orchidville. near Beverley Farms. This arrange- ment will include trees, palms and other tropical vegetation with orchid plants growing on them as tliey do in their native haunts, each plant dis- played, however, to show to the best advantage. Assistant Director E. H. Wilson, of Arnold Arboretum, has announced that its exhibit will include about 130 Jap- anese azaleas never before shown in this country. These are now being groomed for the show at the Sargeant greenhouses at Brookline. Tliere will also be numerous other displays of vari- ous plants, although orchids will pre- dominate, more than .$."..."(10 in prizes in addition to gold, silver and bronze medals being offered for competition in this section alone. Long Beach. Calif. — Herbert Mace is giving up his business here to en- gage in missionary work. White Pioeox. Mkk. — A. E. Kun- derd, of Goshen, Ind., has acquired the 125-acre farm of S. Wood hei-e for gladiolus culture. Greensbuug, Ind. — Henry Henning- ton has bought Mrs. Emma Hamilton's greenhouses, which he has been oper- ating the past year on lease. The con- sideration -was .$1.3,0lX). — W. B. C. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Klft, PhilflM Pa. Time Zone Map of United States. Baum's Home of Flowers, Knoxville, Tenn., one of the leading florist estab- lishments of the south, has issued a time zone map of the United States and Canada and has mailed a copy to every member of the Florists' Telegraph De- livery Association, with which organi- zation the firm is also identified. The map. 9x12 inches, which may be framed and hung in the office for reference, shows the divisions governed by Atlan- tic, eastern, central, mountain and Pa- cific time, sectional lines making it possible to determine at a glance the difference in hours between the point of delivery and the city in which the order is taken. In the commmiication which accom- panies the map, the Baum letter-head prominently features the slogan, "Say it With Flowers" and also calls atten- tion to the fact that "All Knoxville Florists Are Closed .Sundays by Agree- ment." Next Week In the Flower Shop. It is spring, or so near, that it can be played strong. There has been a wonderful change in the market in the past two weeks. One would scarcely believe it possible. Flowers of all kinds are now so plentiful that they can be featured in window and store decorations, in special sales, and in every way brought to the notice of the public with such effectiveness that they cannot fail to know they are abundant and much lower in price. A shower effect in window decorat- ing gives an idea of profusion, and yet does not take half the stock that the effect produced would indicate. Small vase baskets, with handles, that contain from eight to twelve daffodils and a little green, when suspended from the top of the window at various heights, give a decorative and pleasing effect. The bottom or floor should have a few larger baskets or vases containing the same flower, and a few boxes nicely filled, ready to be sent out. A vase or two of well budded pussy willows and short sprays of the same in the baskets and boxes, add a touch of spring. A price card will soon start them on their way. It is a good time to circularize one's trade with a description of the various flowers now in stock, which can be called "spring blossoms." Interesting things can be said of orchid flowering sweet peas, calendulas^ lilac, tulips, daffodils, pansics. stocks, wall flowers and the beauty of the newer varieties of roses. Prices can be quoted to show how they are now within the reach of every purse. There is also a splendid line of flowering plants, such as azaleas, lilies, primulas, heather, ram- bler roses, hydrangeas, daffodils, hya- cinths and tulips, in pots and pans. also pansies. All of these, when fea- tured in some way, as placed in han- dle baskets, or having the pots and pans papered or decorated with mats, are much more attractive, and in their display, add greatly to the dressed ap- pearance of the store's interior. Although we have spoken frequent- ly of this featuring of the stock, and the inviting appearance of the store, the lack of it is one of the most pro- nounced failings in the great majority of flower sliops. So often, one sees plants setting about the floor almost as they have been left by the grow- ers, at times still carrying the grime ■t -;--■■■ -i M^ Ws' ' '^;>aV, ;;.jy| Ij^^' 3- 'X. fV? ^^4 i*^^ ■: ^^•■%; u re%.v ' ^^^^fl!F"-:.':"f;f SEXfeTci '- '-^k'-'- '*'-'' ' •^ijBScSi'iTffiSy' W J Lir" - '-—^ ' ''i>>l»> '"*■ ' v^-»% ■T, "'^wmBr ' mA> '•S'"'- "mL '^^Sk- ■ ih ■'^Sf;^ m 9^^h^'^ ( Sf' .;^. 1^.^ W ' -s^B „^ -t4 NaJ^-* jjfcS, Ajft'^^l^' ^ ^^ El^" •■>^ ■ ^« [^jS fw^ 5^Wi^" kI '€"' * •' ~';vughlin in charge respectively, comes another to the effect that Sam Seligman. one of the best known flo- rists' supply men in the trade, has been 1920. The American Florist. 401 John Michelsen, Director. August F. Poehlmann, Vice-President. Paul R. Klingsporn, Director. Wm. J. Smyth, Treasurer. George Asmus, President. A. Lange, Director. pi n ■ ^^^^■k ' 4 3 Hilmer V. Swenson, Secretary. Peter Pearson, Director. Otto H. Amiing, Director. OFFICERS ALLIED FLORAL ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS. 402 The American Florist. Mai-. 13, added to the McCallum staff aud will be in cliarge of the firm's display rooms at 239 Fourth avenue. New York. Dis- play rooms have also been opened in San Juan, Porto Rico, in cnarge of John de Chouden. The new branches are now doing: business, tables, shelv- ing and fixtures having been installed. NOTES. Wm. Q. Potter, formerly of this city, but for the past several years located in Cleveland. O.. was a welcome vis- itor this week. Mr. Potter says he is out of the wholesale business for good, and will take up farming on his place near Cleveland, the coming summer. John Bax. well known grower, and for the past several years employed by the McCallum Company at its plant at Evans City, Pa., died February 20 of influenza and pneumonia. The Altimo Culture Company, of Canfleld. Ohio, is cutting some fine- orchids, which they are sending to The A. W. Smith Flowers Stores Co. The E. C. Ludwig Floral Company is receiving some nice Primula ob- conica from their greenhouses at Lud- wig Station. Pa. E. C. Tipton, of the McCallum Com- pany, has just returned from a visit to Cleveland, Detroit and Chicago. M. Washington Florists' Club. J. Harper Hetherington. manager of the Washington Floral Company, was elected president of the Florists' Club of Washington at its meeting on March 2, being chosen without opposition when G. E. Anderson, former vice-president, refused to be a candidate for the oflice. Other officers elected were A. E. Gude. vice-president; William F. Gude. re- elected treasurer; Z. D. Blackistone, financial secretary, and G. V. Schultz. of the Leo Niessen Company, secre- tary. Members of the executive com- mittee are Otto Bauer. Charles P. Groce, George C. Shaffer. David G. Grillbort- zer. Adolph Gude and Theodore Diedrich. The new officers will be installed at the April meeting: of the club. This meet- ing will not only be a lovefest, but an "o.vster feast." as well. Resolutions of appreciation of the work done for the club by Mr. Ander- son were adopted, in which he was highly commended for his unceasing efforts to make visits of out-of-town Horists to the club always a success and a credit. The value of college education in the training of horticulturists and floricul- turists, was the subject of an address by Professor A. S. Thurs^ton, of the Maryland State Agricultural College, who spoke upon the work done by the college along tins line. The disposition of surjilus stocks of flowers was taken up and discussed as to the best method of handling this problem. The offering of flowers in quantities at low prices to customers who would take advantage of such an opportunity was suggested by Z. D. Blackistone. It was also suggested that local merchants might use quantities of stock for distribution as souvenirs on openings, special sales or anniversar- ies. The use of flowers in the lobbies of motion picture and other tlieaters. already regular features in several of the larger houses, and their display in vases in the best jewelry stores, were also suggested as a method of build- ing up a larger business. Although "Say it "With Flowers" week is just barely over, florists here are not going to let the public forget the slogan, and a plan for a ball team was presented by Herbert M. Saubei- and Arthur Shaffer. The team, it was suggested, would secure considerable advertising of the project. The team will be composed of the employes of the stores, wholesale establishments and greenhouses. _With one of the worst storms of the winter two days ahead, the florists took up the discussion of outings for the coming summer, one proposal being for a boat trip to Old Point Comfort. Another, to precede the Old Point Com- fort trip, was also proposed, and a com- mittee was appointed to decide upon the place and date and make other pre- liminary arrangements. B. F. L. San Francisco. M.\BKET FEELS SHAKP PRICE UECLIKE. This week has seen a sharp drop in the prices of roses and carnations. The former have been held at very high figures since Christmas, owing to the short supply, but this seems to have ended. The sudden increase in the supply, together with the falling of the shipping demand, due to the Len- ten season, has been the cause. There is a very fair supply of first class American Beauties. The latter are still liigh in price as practically the entire cut is being supplied by one grower. Carnations are now to be seen on tlie street corners in great quantities. As a rule the offerings are very fine but the market is not able to absorb the great supply. Orchids, principally cat- tleyas. have shortened up considerably of late. Gardenias of the best qualitv are coming in a little more freely anil are taking the place of cattleyas to a large extent. There is still a large supply of violets. The outside demand for this stock keeps prices at about nor- mal. The best freesias of the season are now being received from Half Moon Bay. Daffodils are now at the height of the season. Enormous cuts are being handled by the wholesalers. The crop of tulips seems to be about over. Quite a few Dutch hyacinths are coming in and meet a demand for spring flowers. Lily of the valley is quite plentiful, but is being held at high prices. There are no lilies on the mar- ket as yet and none are promised until Easter week. Perns and asparagus are rapidly becoming more plentiful. NOTES. John Carbone, the orchid specialist of Berkeley, is greatly concerned over the embargo on cattleyas and other orchids. He usually imported two or three houses every year to replenish his stock, but finds it impossible to secure any new stock. He has not a great deal of faith in seedlings. He has grown them for many years and speaks from a long experience. He savs that the imported stock is the onW one which will show profits to the grower of orchids for cut flowers. Victor Ferrari, manager of Ferarri Bros.' greenhouses, says his firm is shipping large quantities of orchids to Los Angeles every week to supply the demand in the southern city. He reports Laddie to be the best seller among the carnations' and intends to increase his plantings of this variety very much this coming season. The Art Flora! Company. P. Vincent Matraia. managi'r. has received an or der which will include the decorating of the California. Imperial and Portola theatres for the coming year. Great quantities of palms and other foliage plants, as well as cut flowers, will be renuired. Charles W. "Ward, of the Cottage Gardens Nurseries. Eureka, is spend- ing a few weeks in town and is a daily visitor at the wholesale market. He is consigning large shipments of bul- bous stocks, principally daffodils, to this market this spring. Louis Matrani. formerly proprietor of the Belmont Florist, is' looking for a suitable location to engage in the wholesale florist supply business. He is well known to the trade here and will no doubt make a succe.ss of his new imdertaking. George C. Roeding. of the Fancher Creek Nnr.series. of Fresno, has been re-elected president of the state board of agriculture for the coming year. His ntn-series of Fresno and Niles are now at the height of the busiest season in their history. Shibuya & Tchida have commenced work on the propagation of chrysanthe- mums for the coming season. All the latest novelties will be given a trial to determine which will prove good commercial varieties. Frank R. Mills, of Palo Alto, is ship- ping a large crop of carnations. His lily of the valley is also fine. He re- ports a splendid trade since the first of the year. Martin A. Poss. of San Mateo, has been very busy with funeral work dur- ing the past few weeks. He has a few lots of begonias and cyclamen at present. J. A. Axel] says the shipping demand for daffodils and violets remains as strong as ever, but that the outside call for carnations has fallen off to a great extent. Albert O. Stein, on Sutter street, says that Lent is having very little effect upon his trade, and he still notes a strong demand for all flowers. The Hillsborough Nurseries are send- ing in a splendid cut of Mrs. Chas. Rus- sell roses which is commanding the highest market price. The E. W. McLellan greenhouses at Burlingame are now cutting the finest Hadleys that have come into the mar- ket in a long time. Alfred Cuneo. of the Art Floral,Com- p.iny's staff, is still in St. Joseph hos- pital, slowly recovering from his re- cent illness. James T. Lynch. Seattle, Wash. LOCAL SUPPI.y IMPROVES. Ideal weather conditions have again given the local growers control of the market. Roses have picked up mate- rially, the quality of the carnations has shown steady improvement, and other arrivals have held \ip so that shipments from California have been materially reduced. The spring offer- ings are the market leaders, but the better quality of roses and carnations has caused these two lines to clean up as fast as the stock arrives. The local cut of orchids has fallen off a little but it is still large enough to care for current needs, and the supply of lily of the valley has increased greatly. Local grow-ei-s are sending in the best sweet peas of the season, and the prices have been maintained despite the in- creased arrivals all along the line. Vio- lets are meeting their usual good de- mand. Gardenias have been in the same class as orchids, in lighter arriv- al, but still large enough stocks to han- dle the regular business. Store decora- tions and funeral work have formed a good share of the business. The usual Lenten slowness has been a partial factor of late, but this has. not been the cause of any losses to the trade. In most cases, it has manifested itself in a changed demand, pot plants and cut flowers suitable for the home re- placing the former business in cor- sages and social decorations. NOTES. A reduced supply of gardenias has been offset by a large cut of lily of the valley from the Hollywood Gardens' range, according to Mr. Holmes of that firm. Acacia brought in from Califor- nia has been a leader in decorations and low glaze holders for the spring fiowers have also been good sellers of late. The Woodlawn Flower Shop used pot cinerarias in the deeper shades to form the mass background for the light colored spring offerings in one window last week, and found that tlieir immediate stock of this flower was cleaned up quickly. Mrs. L. McCoy returned this week from a long visit in California. She says that growing conditions in the south have been far from ideal of late, and that there will have to be more and more stock grown in the northwest for its own needs. Rosaia Bros, report some let up in the cut of orchids, but a plentiful and increasing supply of lily of the valley. 1920. The American Florist. 403 Ophelia and IJuse Piemior ami Iri-csias. Swi'i't peas in the i>icliiil shuili>s have het'n nmrr than puptilar'. The Hiiiiis Fliiral ('niii|)aii.\ has been receivintj .some of the finest orehUl sweet peas that have been seen here this season. The size and keepinK tiaalities have both been all that could be asked. Fred M. YotinB. of Portland. Ore., who last June took over the f^reen- hoiises of the Martin & Forbes Com- pany, was a visitor this week. He re- ports an excellent shipping; business. A steady sain iu business is reported by Kenney's Home of Flowers, and the increased supply of stock lias made possible more elaborate window displays. H. M. Cincinnati, 0. SUPPLY Pl.KNTTFDI, IN' ALL LINES. Now that lower prices are country- wide in llieir scope, it is necessary to maintain a certain amount of publicity to this effect, in onler that the tiower buyers may know that Xatiue's most beautiful nift is again within their reach. The past (JO days will linger longr in the memory of everyone: the grower will now have to be satisfied with smaller returns, while the retailer will be put to the test to bring- lag- King patrons back into the fold. While quotations from outside sources quote very low prices on stock, when pur- chased in thousand lots, the averag-e florist does not buy everything: by the thousand. Especially is this a fact durinfr Lent, when social functions are few in number. Roses at .$100 per thousand are still fairly quoted at 2." cents in lots of one hundred and less. Short-stemmed stock is .$8 to .$10 per hundred. Carnations have reached the point where they do not sell out clean daily, .$(j being- the previaling- price per hundred for the best stock. Narcissi and freesias maintain a steady demand at about .$i; per hundred. Calendulas remain flim at .$3 to .$4 per hundred. Sweet peas are plentiful, and the prices range from $1 to .$2 per hun- dred for the different grades. The de- mand for violets is only fair. The best stock is bringing: .$1. when sold in small quantities. Single daffodils remain firm at $0 per hundred. Tulips also hold their price well, the better grades moving at $6 to .$8 per hundred. In green goods, leucothoe has been scarce; Plumosus from the south and smilax are in good supply. PUBLICITY NEEDED. What this city needs, is a little ag-- gressive publicity of a co-operative na- ture to show the public why they should indulge iu flowers now. Efforts in this direction in other cities have met with g-ood results. Prices have been so high, that people have simply refused to buy, and no doubt, these same people would welcome the op- portunity to purchase at a moderate price. Flowering plants are meeting a brisk demand. Were azaleas available more sales of a higher class would be made. Cyclamens are running out, but Primulas obconica and malacoides, cinerarias and pans of hyacinths, daffo- dils and tulips fill the void. With Easter only a little over three weeks away, few are realizing that their plant orders ought to be in by this time in order to get what they expect to handle. Lilies in pots will be lead- ers, with rose bushes a close second. Bulbous stock will be more sought than ever. NOTES. E. C. Gillette is handling a fine grade of Princess of Wales violets. L. H. Kyrk is receiving nice ship- ments of forget-me-nots, baby prim- roses and -n'allflowers. The Wm. Murphy Co. is supplying the trade with sweet peas in quantity. Cincinnati Cut Flower Exchange is handling home grown lily of the valley of good quality. C. E. Critchell is feeling all right again. K. OBITUARY. Frederick William Brugrgerhof. Frederick William Bruggerhof. head of the tirm of J. M. Thorburn & Co., New Vork, and for many years one of the most conspicuous figures in the American seed trade, died at his home in that city. .■'.:! West Fifty-first street. March 8. in his ninetieth year. For some time he had been growing gradu- ally weaker, but visited the store al- most daily, his last visit being March 4. Mr. Bruggerhof was born in Ger- many, being- brought to this country as a child. He entered the seed busi- ness when quite young, in a branch store of Grant Thorburn, located at St. Louis, Mo. In 1847. he became a member of the firm, and has been prac- tically the head of it upwards of GO years. Well known in the seed trade. Mr. Bruggerhof was president of the Wholesale Seedsmen's Leag-ue many years, the directors of that body pre- senting him with a loving cup on the occasion of his eightieth birthday, Oc- tober 1."). 1010. He was long a promi- nent citizen of Connecticut, maintain- ing a home at Noroton, and had been a member of the assembly and state sen- ate. He is survived by one son and three daughters. Mr. Bruggerhof was undoubtedly one of the best informed men in the Amer- ican seed trade. A California seeds- man and collector of tree seeds, the sources of which are obscure, remote and difficult to locate, reports calling on him a few years ago with a list of some ."lO or more varieties of rare tree and shrub seeds collected on the Pacific coast. Mr. Bruggerhof looked over the long list and checked three only as items in which he was interested. The seller noted that the three itei-ns checked were kinds which he alone could furnish at the time, well illus- trating Mr. Bruggerhof's wonderful knowledge of the sources of even these scarce items. His knowledge, however, was not confined to the stocks of the wandering collector, as he -was even more familiar with the sources of ev- ery- variety of vegetable and flower seed in America and Europe. The firm of J. M. Thorburn & Co., one of the oldest and best known seed establishments in the United States, was founded in 1802 by Grant Thor- burn iu very modest quarters at 20 Nassau street, New York, interesting in comparison with its present build- ing, a modern structure at 53 Barclay- street, extending through to 154 Park place, housing a business that in its 118 years growth, passed successfully through many early periods of threat- ened disaster. In 1808 the business narrowly es- caped destruction by fire which began in an adjoining building; and in 1814, the expenditure of the entire capital, and more, in unsuccessful attempts to raise seeds, etc.. that could not be imported during the war. brought the business to a complete standstill; but in 1816, through financial aid extended by a friend. Grant Thorburn, made a new start and for nine years withstood the attacks of several powerful competi- tors. In 1,S26, the firm, then known as G. T. Thorburn & Son, purchased what at that time was referred to as a com- modious two-story brick building, 40x 60 feet, on Liberty street, and in this establishment a valuable assortment of birds was added to a large stock of seeds and bulbs. In 1844, under the name of James M. Thorburn & Co., the firm moved to 15 John street, with gardens and greenhouses at Astoria. L. I. In the fall of 1898, they were compelled to vacate the John street property, occupied for more than 50 years, the structure having seen con- demned, and for a number of years oc- cupied a building on Cortland street. Iu 1906. the company moved to its present quarters at 53 Barclay street, a model five-story structure with base- ment and sub-cellar, which had been completely remodeleil although a new building, to meet every requirement of the business. . . In 1SI».">. J. M. Thorburn & Co. was incorporated with Mr. Bruggerhof as president. APi>HKCIATI()X. I have known Mr. Bruggerhof for more than 40 years, more intimately during the la.st 20. His activity, com- bined with upright character, made for him a foremost place in the seed trade of America. Widely known, respected by all. beloved by many intimate friends, he keia on in an even way, seeing many younger men fall bv the wayside. Ho was liberal in thought and acts, a busy, kind-hearted man who has rounded out to the full a well spent life. As he passes from us. he leaves as a most endearing monument, a busi- ness founded upon integrity and faith- fulness. S. F. Wh-LARD. Mrs. M. R. Morgan. Mrs. M. R. Morgan, of Bridgeport, West Va.. for whom the yellow chrys- anthemum. "Mrs. M. R. Morgan," ori- ginatetl by her husband, was named, died March 3. following an illness of four days with influenza and pneu- monia. The deceased will be remem- bered by a host of friends she made while her husband was foreman at the establishments of the Hayman Green- house Co., Clarksburg. West Va., Web- er & Sons, of the same city and the McCallnm Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs. Morgan was born in Knoxville, Tenn., in 1881. and her burial took place there. M. Mrs, Albert Hornung. Mrs. Albert Hornung, wife of one of the progressive young growers of Cin- cinnati, O.. passed away suddenlv of pneumonia, March 2. Mr. and Mrs. Hornung were married only last fall, and the shock to the bereaved husband was no greater than to their many friends in the trade. The many beau- tiful floral pieces were evidence of the high esteem in which the deceased was held. K. Mrs. John Breltmeyer. Mrs. John Breitmeyer, mother of Philip and FYed Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich., died March 9. Ponce City. Okla. — R. s. Brewer will open a flower store here. Attica, Ind. — W. H. Francis, of Lake Geneva, Wis., has purchased a commercial greenhouse business here. Emporia. Kan. — A flower store will be opened in the near future in connec- tion with the Riverside Flower Gar- dens. Missoula. Mont. — One greenhouse at the Orchard Homes range of the Missoula Nursery Co. wa^ destroyed by fire February 7; cause unknown. St. Joseph, Mo. — The E. V. Meyers g-reenhouse was destroyed by fire February 3, the loss being estimated at $5,000, including supplies and beat- ing plant. Wilmington, N. C. — McDermott, Nicholson & Co. have been incorpor- ated by T. L. Croteau, C. H. Blaske and S. E. Dill, to deal in horticultural products: capital stock, $11,000. Yankton, S. D. — The Sioux Falls Argus says a contract has been placed for $11,000 worth of glass, which will be used in a range of 60,000 square feet to be erected here by a local seed concern. 404 The American Florist. Mar. !■: TheAmirican Florist ESTAELISBED 1885. Bubscription, United States and Mexico, S1.60 a year: Canadii $;.00; Europe and Couutn.i in Postal Union, $2.5U. When sendini; us cange ot address alway send the old address at the sanje time. Advertising rales on application. From the first Issue The American Florist has accepted only trade adver.isements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opiDious ot our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 5 6 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS Suggestions for plant growers 3»7 — Seeds for March sowing ^»' — Lilies for Kaater "' — Rambler roses "i ^Iceland poppies "? Boston orchid show "5 The retail trade .• • ■ JJ? — Time zone map of United fatatea J»» — Next week in the flower shop ^as — Sunday closing ^»» National publicity for flowers 400 J. Harper Hetherington (portrait) 400 Pittsburgh .•■•••.■, ■\-rL- Iai Florists' Club of Philadelphia -101 Olflcers Allied Floral Association 401 Florists' Club of Washington. D. C 40^ San Francisco jUJ Cincinnati Vi^ Obituary • • • '"* — Frederick William Bruggerhof 40i — Mrs. M. R. Morgan 40i — Mrs. Albert Hornung 4Ui — Mrs. John Breitmeyer 40J Sav it with flowers 404 Orchid Society 4"4 American Rose Society . 404 Ladies' Society ot American Florists. .. .404 Minnesota corn borer Quarantine 404 Express companies and private control.. 404 Lord & Burnham's profit-sharing plan.. 404 Albany <"» Baltimore 4"° Chicago 4J; Chicago Florists' Club 414 Columbus 416 Wichita 416 Philadelphia 418 New York 420 New York Florists' Club 420 Milwaukee 4^5 Cleveland 42J The seed trade .i;-!?X — The late F. W. Bruggerhof (portrait) .430 — Catalogues received 431 — Grass and clover seed prices 431 — California rainfall 431 Market gardeners 438 — Frost damage in Flordia 438 The nursery trade 440 Kansas City 440 Toledo 446 The New York Sun, because of paper shortage, has discontinued its garden department. One-Cent postage for local or drop letters has been approved by the sen- ate post office committee. New York spring show next week (March 15-22). Boston orchid show the following week (March 24-28). "Talk Tax." On Friday. February 27. a southern department store advertised roses and carnations at 37% cents per dozen, say- ing "Cut flowers that you pay $2..50 to $3.50 per dozen for every day in , a sale that enables you to 'Say It With Flowers' without the cus- tomary excessive 'talk tax'." Say It With Flowers. The Bankers Life Insurance Co., of Des Moines, la., employes some 800 girls at its home offices in that city, and the president of the company per- sonally presents each young lady in the firm's employ with a corsape bouquet on her birthday. There are many heads of similar concerns in the country who would be glad to do likewise if the matter were properly called to their at- tention. Orchid Society. A special meeting will be held at Horticultural hall, Boston. Mass., Thursday evening, March 25. with 'a view to organize a national orchid association. American Rose Society. The annual meeting of the American Rose Society will be held in Grand Central Palace, 46th and Lexington avenue. New York, at 3 p. m., Tues- day, March 16, 1920, in connection with the flower show. This will be a most notable meeting and there should be a large attendance. On this occasion the Gertrude N. H'ab- bard gold medal will be presented to E. G. Hill. Richmond. Indiana, for "Col- umbia", the best rose of American origin introduced during the last five years. Dr. E. M. Mills, of Syracuse, will make the presentation. The an- nual election of officers will occur at this meeting, and otlier important busi- ness will be transacted. E. A. White. Sec'y. Ladies' Society of American Florists. Through the courtesy of President A. L. Miller of the Society of Ameri- can Florists, the members of the La- dies' Society of American Florists are invited to avail themselves of the priv- ileges and comforts of the booth which has been donated by him, and make it their headquarters at the New York fiower show. March 1.5-21. President Mrs. B. Hammond Tracy has issued a call for a meeting of the board of directors of the ladies' society for Thursday. March 18, at 2 p. m., at the Grand Central Palace. New York. Several matters of importance must be attended to and every member of the boai-d is urged to attend or appoint a proxy. The appointment of Mrs. A. L. Miller, Jamaica. N. Y., as auditor of the La- dies' Society of American Florists for 1020 has been made by the president. Mrs. At.bert M. Herr, Sec'y. ent and perhaps not at all. Whether separate companies are to resume busi- ness individuaUy and if so, when, re- mains to be determined. At present they liold the position of stockholders in the American Railway Express Co. The latter has taken over their equip- ment and offices and welded tliem to- gether into one national organization, eliminating duplicated facilities almost entirely. WTiether such a "monopoly" has been pei-manently legalized is an open question, but apparently the new railroad act has done that for a period of six months. Individual companies are not likely to be eager to get into the field at once as, under present rates, revenues do not cover operating expenses. Lord & Burnham Profit-Sharing: Plan. The Lord & Burnham Co., well known greenhouse builders, has adopted a profit-sharing plan, intended to pro- mote the interests of its employes and at the same time by giving them a common interest toward closer co-oper- ation with the stockholders pro- mote greater efficiency, thrift and pros- perity for all. Under the plan, the divided earnings are actually a share in the profits of the company and in no way affect the rate of the employes' wages or salaries. The distribution of earnings is graded according to length of service, participation in the benefits of the plan becoming effective after any employe has been in the service of the company for 11 months or more. After deducting wages and annual in- terest of seven percent on the invest- ment, one-half of the balance will be divided pro rata among the employes in the proportion their annual wages bears to the income from the business set aside as above stated. Minnesota Corn Borer Quarantine. The fact has been determined by the United States department of agriculture and state authorities that a new and dangerously injurious insect, the Euro- pean com borer (Pyrausta nubilalis). not now known to exist in the state of Minnesota, is present in the states of Massachusetts. New Hamnshire and New York. The state entomologist, under au- thority conferred upon him by amend- ment to chapter 20R, Laws of 1913. said amendment having been passed by the state legislature at its 40th ses- sion, does hereby declare a quarantine against the entrance into Minnesota of all corn on the cob. corn cobs, or any portion of the corn plant, except shelled corn or shelled corn products, from the states of Massachusetts, New Hamp- shire and New York, said quarantine to be effective on and after March 10, 1920. These prohibitions shall also ap- ply to any portion of the above quaran- tined products when used as packing material for other commodties or manu- factured products. A. G. RtroGLES, State Entomologist. Express Companies and Private Control. Although express business of the country becomes a private enterprise with return of railroads to private rrian- agement. the former express companies do not resume operation for the pres- Club Meetings Next Week. [Secretaries of clubs and societies are re- quested to send change in time, date and place of meetings,] Boston, Mass., March 16, 8 p. m. — Gar- deners' and Florists' Club of Boston at Hor- ticultural hall. W'm. N. Craig, secrtnary, Faulkuer Farm. Brookline. Cliicago, March 18, 8 p. m. — Commercial Flower Growers' of Chicago at Randolph hotel. North Wells and Randolph streets. Otto H. Aiiiling. secretary. Maywood. III. Grand Kapids, Mich., March 16. — Grand Rapids Florists' and Gardeners' Club at of- fice of member. Edward Freyling, secretary, 1067 Wealthy avenue. Grand Rapids. Lake Geneva, Wis., March iO. — Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's Associa- tion at Horticultural hall. F. Brady, sec- retary. Lake Geneva. Orange. J«. J., March 15, 8 d. m. — New Jersey Floricultural Society at J. O. W. A. M. hall. George W. Strange, secretary, 84 Jackson street. Orange. Philadelphia, Pa., March 16, 3:30 p. m. — Pennsylvania Horticultural Society at New Century Drawing Room. David Rust, secre- tary, 606 Finance building, South Penn Square. Philadelphia. Portland, Ore,, March 16. — Portland Floral Society at Masonic hall. F. A. Van Kirk, secretary. 64 East 50th street. Portland. St. Louis. Mo., March 15, 8 p. m. — Retail Florists' Association of St. Louis. No regu- lar meeting place. Chas. Young, secretary, 1406 Olive street. St. Louis. Tarrytown. N. T., March 17, 8 p. ni. — Tar- rytown Horticultural Society at corporation building. AV. H. Neubrand, secretary. Tarry- ■ town. Toronto, Ont., March 16, 8 p. m. — Garden- ers' and Florists' Association. St. George's hall. Alex Simpson, secretary, 87 Grosvenor street. Toronto. Coming Exhibitions. [Secretaries are requested to supply any omissions from this list and to correct any dates that have been altered since the last advices.! March 15-22. 1920, New fork. — Flower show of the New Tork Florists' Club at Grand Central Palace. John Young, secre- tary, 1170 Broadway, New York. March 24-28. 1920. Boston. Mass. — Exhi- bition of orchids and other plants of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society at Horticultural hall. William T. Rich, secre- tary. Horticultural hall. Boston. 1920. The American Florist. 405 Wants, For Sale, Etc, Small Type, 12 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, $1.50 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices are nct.cash with order. For Plant Advs., See Ready Relerence Section. » Where answers nro to be mailed from this offlce «DOloiio lOceuts extra tu cuver postage, etc. Help Wonted — Two good potters: steady position: $20.00 per week. J. S. W ilmin I'lornl Co., Des .Moines, la. Help Wanted— An experiencetl pot plitiit niiin to U'orii iiiidtT rorciiian. Stjite age. experience anO wages expected. Apply Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. Help Wanted — At once, first-class storonian. Reply with references, stating experience, etc. Address Key 407, cnre American Klorist. Help Wanted — Florist for greenhouse and landscaping; new place. Will pay 45c per hour and better. Soath Side Nnmery, Henry Gerstenkorn, Mgr.. R. K. «, Decatur. III. Help >Vnnted — All-round man for Kreenhousfe at once; not over 45 years; In retail business: will pay $25.00 per week. Address W. H. Tracy. 20 Cadtvell Ave., AVavcrly, N. Y. For Sale — Florist business In New Tork City; no opposition: doing good business. Also inclosed florist delivery car in perfect condition. John H. Schnanfer, 969 East 180th St., New York City. p-or Sale — I-^iower fruit farm. 12 acres: it-room house: S.OOO peonies, thousands iris. asparagus, rhubarb plants. l.UOU fruit trees. Z acres straw- berries; St. Joseph river on north; Lin- coln Highway on south: market at door for everything; a grea.t bargain; bus line passes our door. Alva Cathcart, Bristol. Tnd. Pipe for Sale Good second-hand pipe, guaranteed sonnd. All sizes from one-inch up. Write us for prices. Muncie Machinery & Supply Co., MUNCIE, INDIANA. FOR SALE Large refrigerator and wall case at a bargain. Fixtures are now in Chicago. For further particulars address Key 471, care American Florist. For Sale Complete set of store fixtures. $300 cash, takes the whole outfit. Key 468, care American Florist. HELP WANTED. Few helpers in rose houses. $4.50 per day. When Sunday work is neces- sary we will pay an extra $6.00 Good chance for advancement. Bassctt £( Washburn 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO WANTED TO RENT OR BUY Small greenhouse establishment with retail trade preferred. Responsible party with good experience. Would consider partnership Address Key 469, care American Florist. WANTED Two First -Class Designers and Decorators Wages $40 to $50 per week. MALANDRE BROTHERS 2077 Broadway, near 72nd St. NEW YORK CITY FOR SALE 12 Evans Ventilating Machines, complete, each $12.00 300 Ventilating Arms, each 25c 300 Hangers, each. 10c 24 6x3 ft. panel doors, with frame, each $ 2.60 360 4x8 ft. Cedar Ventilators, with glass, each 1.50 GEORGE REINBERG 162 North Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Situation Wanted Uy pracllciil lundscape eardener, forester and horticultural Orau^btsnian ; loDgexperif^Dce: cao hiindle men. make own plans or work from those furnished; commercial or private: will go any- whor*?, but prcfiT south or west of Chi(::iy:o. Key 470, care American Florist. ifflunwii! OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 2%s5}< Inches FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors,.^ eunimed paper; your card, etc., in black and Vaf adopt^'d by the S. A. P. Inred. Prices: lVr50O,$3.35; per 1000, $5.00. Samples on request. Electjoof leaf, postpaid, $2.00. Cash with order. I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. i 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO htmwmmm'imimmimmammmmm^^ I t I I For So^le $50,000 buys a modern carnation range near Chicago, including fine residence and several acres of land. Possession now or in the spring. ),000 cash and balance on easy terms. Address Key 446, care American Florist. * * * * * Easter Plants * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Push them now, also * * * * * * * * * All Spring Stock Dealers report heavy inquiries for Bedding Plants of all kinds. MOVE THE SURPLUSES EAB.LY AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago * * * * * * * * * * * 4 t 406 The American Florist Mar. 13, The Florists' "FIRST AID" when cut flowers are scarce and high priced Prepared Foliages GNATT'S PREPARED FOLIAGES have stood the test for years and are now in greater demand than ever before. Send us a trial order and be convinced. Cy cas Leaves Pliable, Non-Curling Magnolia Leaves GNATT'S "QUEEN QUALITY" BRAND Non-mouldy— Flexible— Uniform Size COLORS: BROWN, GREEN, PURPLE 8 to 12 $3.80 12 to 16 4.10 16 to 20 5.10 20 to 24 6.25 24 to 28 $ 7.40 28 to 32 9 80 32 to 36 10.75 36 to 40 13.50 40 to 44 17.00 Per carton $ 1.60 each 10 carton lots 1.50 " 26 carton lots 1.35 100 1b cases 20.00 " 50 lb. case 11.00 " 25 lb. case 6.00 " Ruscus PREPARED EVERGREEN or LYCOPODIUM, per carton of 10 lbs $3.50 each Grey Tinted— The new soft pliable grade. Only satisfactory substitute for statice. per lb., $1.00; 10 lb. lots 85c per lb. Dyed RuSCUS-Red, purple, blue or green. Finest quality per lb., $1.25; 10 lb. lots, $1.15 per lb. Green Painted Ruscus— Soft, pliable, freshly prepared, per lb., 75c; 10 lb. lots, 70c per lb. WRITE FOR SPECIAL EASTER PRICE LIST. It contains many illustrations of baskets and novelties for this occasion. THE OVE QNATT CO.,inc. La Porte, Ind. Preservers of Natural Foliages. Manufacturers of Baskets and Florists' Supplies. Albany, N. Y. FLORISTS' CI.UB TO HAVE EASTER SHOW. Arrangements for an Easter show for the members were made at the March meeting of the florists' club. It was decided to hold this on the night of March 25 at the Albany Cut Flower Exchange, 611 Broadway. The date Is 10 days before Easter, and it is ex- pected that the growers and retailers will be able to make a good showing of some of their Easter stock. Louis H. Schaefer, the secretary, was in- structed to write to gi'owers in this section relative to exhibits for the show. The members postponed the April meeting one week; that is, from April 1 to April S, on account of the nearness of Easter to the date for the regular meeting. Two new members were elected : W. J. Wotkins, of Hudson Fallsi, and W. H. Van Hoesen, of Round Lake. GLOECKNEB HONORED. At the annual meeting of the Uncon- ditional Republican Club, William C. Gloeckner, well-known florist, 97 State street, was elected president. Mr. Gloeckner began his presidency with an earnest appeal to the young republicans of the city to join the club. He is a member of the Albany club, chamber of commerce, Rotary club, Wolfert's Roost country club, Albany Lodge No. 49, B. P. o. Elks, and a number of the local Masonic bodies. The new president of the unconditionals has al- ways been an enthusiastic promoter of the welfare of the city, and under him the unconditionals look for a year of activity and prosperity. ' R. D. Indianapolis, Ind. — After a connec- tion of 15 years with Bertermann Bros. Co., in the capacity of office manager, Harry Jones has resigned to enter other business. Your Old Friend SAM SELIGMAN Is Now with Us Mr. Seligman needs no further introduction to the majorityof florists from coast to coast. He will shortly open a new display room At 239 Fourth Ave., New York where he will exhibit the McCallum line of Florists' Supplies, Novelties, Baskets, Ribbons, Chiffons, and all items of particular interest to exclusive florists. Mr. Seligman, together with Mr. T. J. Nolan, another of our eastern representatives, will be glad to welcome you at our exhibit at the New York Flower Show Grand Central Palace March 15th to 20th Inclusive Don't fail to be there — you'll miss a great deal if you're not. The McCallum Company Pittsburgh Cleveland Cincinnati Detroit 1920. The American Florist. 407 RIGHT ON TIME For the Easter and Spring Trade You can secure a large share of this business, which promises to surpass that of all previous years, by liberal advertising in the SPRING NIMBER OI^ The American Florist To Be Issued Next Week Stimulated by the nation-wide publicity campaign of the Society of American Florists and many local organizations, the opportunities offered the trade this spring have never been more promising. Go after your full share of this business by using THE BEST SELLING MEDIUM IN THE TRADE Single Column Inch, $1.50; Page of 30 inches, $45.00, with the usual discounts on a scries of insertions. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 440 South Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL. For upwards of 30 years the representative paper of the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada. f^" PlesMe M»ad your copy tor this Issue as early as possible. 408 The American Florist. Mar. Ic M . 4 .. | . ^ .. H .. I .»4.4.4.^.4.»»»4.4.4.4.4.4.4i^.»4»4.»-»»4'»4"H-»»'i"M'4"M'4'4'*»H HB^A.r>QXJA.:RaDE>I«® * * ♦ 4> EASTER LILIES i^^WRITE FOR PRICES TODAY. Biggest and best supply in the country. Place your orders with us now and avoid disappointment. All orders filled in strict rotation. Heavy Supply of SWEET PEAS FOR EASTER You will make no mistake by placing your orders with us for we will have the same fancy stock to oflfer that gave such good satisfaction last year. ZECH & MANN ^<* ^- i*^'"'**'p>' ^'■' <^'''<=^s<> * * * * * * * I n Phono.: I Central 3283 L. D. Phones j central 3284 ("i'l"!'*!'*! P Vf 'I***' V •*• •*' '•' **' v *«* nmmiimuitiiiiuiiiiiiiiniiiiiimuiuiiiiiiiuiiu] rUHtfiftit^iiHiinf^inminiimfiiiimiintiitiiiiiiiiiimmtiiiniiniiiiifninmnilHllllDimi For Florists' Supplies, Baskets, Chiffons and Spring Novelties PITTSBUR6H GUT FLOWER CO., ne iib se.e.it a, Piltsburgh, Pa. iiu ii iiiiii i iimnnitminiiiimiiiiiHiinniinniniiininiiiiiimmiiHiiunnmpipiiiiiniimmnniiminiiiii ninittninitnnniiiniiiiniuiiiinimmmiiimmiiiiiiiitiiiimitiiniiiiiiitnniiiiimnmiilniii Baltimore. FALLING PRICES OX ALL STOCK. The past week saw a decided change in market conditions, with flowers of all kinds plentiful and a natural decline in prices. Sweet peas were offered in abundance for the first time this win- ter and prices were low. There was no glut in roses, with plenty to .supply the demand in all grades. The public had an agreeable surprise in beinff able to buy< narnations of good quality at $.'! per dozen. Some very fine callas were also offered at very reasonable prices. Good orchids were cheap and excellent acacia was offered in the way of a nov- elty. PUBLICITY PI,AN.S. Joseph Merritt, chairman of the pub- licity committee, and W. F. Bkas, pres- ident Sf the florists' club, have accom- plished great things for the success of the percentage plan for securing funds for the advertising campaign. It is planned by the committee to start things going at once if agreeable to those who have signed, and this will be decided at the regular meeting' of the club. Mrs. John J. Perry is now well on the way to recovery after a serious ill- ness with pneumonia. R. G.. JR. Brampton, Mass. — 'W. G. Peacock, of the Dale estate, has been named a member of the public library lioard and will act as secretary of that institu- tion. St. Thomas, Ont. — F. E. Bennett, of this city, has been elected Canadian vice-presidenft of the Ameriean Iris Society recently organized. Parsons. Kan. — R. G. Ferguson, who closed out his florist establishment here 21 years ago, will resume business at S2-J Twenty-third street. Comprisingthelargestassortraentof Florist IJoxes oblaiuable. The Arnold Florist Bo.\ stock has been purchased by the Lindley Company, Write u for prictt. GEO. L. HOOFIS, New York Representative, 601 W. 144th St. A. V. Z. JENNINGS, Chicago Representative, 20 E. Jackson Blvd. LINDLEY BOXES ARNOLD BOXES Lindley Flower Box Company, ouauty box Makers, Marion, Indiana Mention the American Florist when xcriting Rooted Cuttings ALTEBNANTHKBA, red and yellow, per 1,000 $8.00 BRILLIANTISSIMA, per 1.000 10.00 CUPHEA, Ageratum, Guernsey and Blue Star, per 100 90 GENISTA. VINCA VAB 1.60 DAISIES, Mrs. Sanders, Boston Yel- Gladiolus for Forcing Strictly first size bulbs. \)i inch and up. Per 100 1000 America, pink $3.60 $30.00 Autumn Queen, light yellow, red throat 4 00 35.00 Brencbleyensls, scarlet. 2.75 25.00 Chicago White 3.76 36.00 Francis King, scarlet... 3.25 28.00 Halley, salmon 4.00 36.00 Single White 2-in 03 BAIST, R. C. Single White, Boston S.MINDERS, R. C, per 100 2.00 ALYSSCM, Giant Double, 2-in 2.00 SMILAX and FBIMCLA, Malacoldes, 2-ln 3.00 GERMAN IVT, R. C. per 100 l.BO SALVIA, R. C, Splendens and Bonfire, per 100 1.26 Mrs. Frank Pendleton.. 7.00 60.00 Myrtle 7.50 70.00 Niagara, yellow 6 00 45.00 Peace, white 5(0 45 PO PETUNIA, Dbl. R. C, per 100 2.00 FITCHSI.iS. R. C. 6 kinds, per 100.. 1.60 GERANICMS, Rose and Salleroi. 2-in., per 100 3.00 Cash. BYER BROS., CHAMBERSBURG. Schwaben, vellow 7.00 65.00 Prlnceps, red 6.60 60.00 A. Henderson & Co. 166 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Toronto. Ont. — Dunlop's, Ltd., has incorporated with a capital stock of SOO.OOO. Tlie directors are John H. and Francis M. Dunlop. George M. Ger- aghty and Edward J. Gale. Mention the American Florist u-hen writing 1920. The American Florist. 409 EASTER LILIES iiv r»oar (Interior View of One of Our Many Lily Houses) Large Supply of Fancy Stock. Everything Points to a Shortage in this Line. Order Now and Protect Your Supply Plants will have from 3 to 10 blooms in pot, and will be sold according to height and number wanted. Will be crated 24 to 30 plants in a crate. Average cost of crate and packing, $1.50. Average number of blooms per crate, 130. Short Plants, per 100 blooms, $30.00 Short Plants, per 1000 blooms, $250.00 Medium - per 100 blooms, 35.00 Medium - per 1000 blooms, 300.00 Plus packing charges. Delivery any time after March 15th. Stock in first-class condition for shipping. French Hydrangeas for Easter. Ranging in price from 75 cents to $5.00 each Poehlmann Brothers Company, MORTON GROVE, ILLINOIS L. D. Phone Morton Grove 31-J. Chicago Buyers Call Rogers Park 684. 410 The American Florist. Mar. 13, Best Roses in Chicago At The Advertised Prices. IT PAYS TO BUY DIRECT FROM THE GROWER. We Are Rose Specialists, and Are Cutting from 245,000 Rose Plants. PRICE LIST: OPHELIA, HOOSIER, WHITE KILLARNEY, SUNBURST. Extra long per 100, $16.00 Medium per 100, 10.00 Good short per 100, 6.00 RUSSELL and COLUMBIA. Fancy long per 100, Long medium per 100, Medium per 100, $26.00 20.00 16.00 Short per 100, $8.00 to 12.00 ASSORTED ROSES, OUR SELECTION. Including some RUSSELLS and COLUMBIA, lots of 200 or more per 100, $6.00 CARNATIONS per 100, $6 00 Big supply of spring flowers is now coming in to this market, and we will procure the best at lowest market prices. NEW FANCY FERNS per 1000, $4.00 ADTANTUM per 100, $1.50 to $2.00 I ASP. SPRAYS per 100, $3.00 to $4.00 ' GALAX, bronze per 1000, 1.60 I SPRENGERII per 100, 2.60 to 3.00 All seasonable flowers not grown by us will be procured for our customers. A trial order solicited. In buying direct of the grower yon are assured of fresh stock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. BASSEH & WASHBIRN liONO DISTANCE PHONB: OFFICH AND STORB Gr«enhona«ai Hlnadale. lU.. and Gressa Station. lU. liO N. TTflDflSll AVO*, LUILAUU, ILL* NOTICE:— We close at 5 o'clock week days. Closed all day Sundays. Chicago. EXPRESS EiTB.UlGO AFFECTS TRADE. A strike of express handlers and clerks employed by the American Rail- way Express Company which started March 6 has seriously affected the ship- ping ti%de and is costing the whole- salers and growers in this vicinity thousands and thousands of dollars every day not to mention the loss of the out-of-town retailers and whole- salers who depend upon this market to a Ikrge extent for their supply. Some of the dealers are making shipments by parcel post while others have man- aged to get stock through by taking it by trucks to other cities and making shipments from those points. This is not very satisfactory, however, and is rather costly but the dealers have their customers' interest at heart and are making every possible effort to have the stock reach them. The men are striking for an increase of $35 per month in wages and there is no tell- ing just how long the fight will last, but it appears almost certain that the embargo will stay on indefinitely until the situation clears up. The supply of stock in the market now is consider- ably heavier than it was last week owing to the strike, consequently the local retailers are able to receive what they need at bargain prices. Every- thing in cut flowers is in large sup- ply including American Beauty, Mrs. Chas. Russell, Columbia, Premier and all the other roses, carnations, sweet peas, calendulas, daisies, tulips, jon- quils, narcissus, lily of the valley, lilies, callas, freesias, snapdragons, orchids, violets, stevia, mignonette and Paper White narcissus. Green goods are scarce, especially plumosus and Spren- geri. The outlook for Easter points to a large supply of cut flowers, a fair number of pot lilies aud few rambler roses and hydrangeas. Kennicott Bros. Co. strongest Independent Wliolesale Commission House in CHICAGO Every Consignor a Partner— Every Buyer a Booster. WE DO AS WE SAY In behalf of the Retail Florist we have for years been showing our OPPOSITION to cut flower sales to DEPARTMENT STORES— who buy only at times of a LOW MARKET and find it good adrantage to announce CHEAP SALES, to lead the public into the belief that the legitimate RETAIL FLORISTS ask too much for their flowers. If yon have this trouble to contend with, render yonr protest with us and we will have your letter placed in proper hands FOR A REMEDY. YOUR Protection 1920. The American Florist. 411 ■JilHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIMHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlin biiri«Jiii.Mid.i€M.miijfcgid.M!a>iHmai = 182 North Wabash Avenue u ». piione. Randolph eai CHICAGO 1 I Largest, Finest and Most Complete f Supply of Stock in Chicago. I Roses, Carnations, Sweet Peas, Violets, | I Lilies, Valley, Calendulas, Tulips, Jonquils, | I Orchids, Callas, Daisies, Snapdragons, | I Mignonette, Preesia, Pansies, Greens, Etc. | I PIT^Order Your Easter Lilies Now. | I Fancy Cut Blooms at $35.00 per | I 100, if you place your order now. I iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCE PHONBS CENTRAIj 601 and 2846 CHICAGO FANCY ROSES and CARNATIONS Buy here and get QUALITY STOCK at Reasonable Prices. Bny Direct from the Grower CURRENT PRICE LIST Subject to Chonse WIthont Kotlcfc MRS. CHAS. RUSSBLL. Per 100 Extra Special $35.00 Specials $26. 00 to 30.00 Select 20.00 Medium 15.00 to 18.00 Short 12.00 COLUMBIA Specials $35.00 Select 25.00 to 30.00 Medium 15.00 to 20.00 Short 12.00 MILADY Specials 25.00 Select 20.00 Medium 15.00 to 18.00 Short 10.00 Champ AVeiland -^ wiHrKTlir^ei"* iSfec'f'!. •.•.■..$16.00 to 18.00 wnite Klllarney J Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Per 100 $20.00 My Maryland. SUNBURST. OPHELIA Special EXTRA SPECrAL STOCK Per 100 $20.00 Select $15.00 to 18.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short S.OO PREMIER Specials 35.00 Select 25.00 to 30.00 Medium 15.00 to 18.00 Short 12.00 ROSES. OUR SELECTION 8.00 Carnations 6.00 to 8.00 Jonquils 6.00 to 8.00 Sn-eet Pens 2.00 to 4.00 .4diantum 2.00 Asparaerus, per bunch 50o Boxwood per bunch, 35c Ferns per 1.000, $4.00 Gainx, bronze and green, per 1,000. $2.00 Lencothoe Sprays 1.00 Smilax per doz. strings, $3.00 BILLEU> ACCORDIN-GLY 412 The American Florist Mar. 13, EXCELLENT CROPS OF ROSES and CARNATIONS In All the Leading Varieties CURRENT PRICE LIST ?v^,Vh'lf*«*^^.'}?e"^' RUSSELL, PREMIER, COLUMBIA Per 100 Special $30.00 Select 25.00 Medium 20.00 Sliort 15.00 OPHELIA and SUNBURST Special $15.00 Select 12.00 Medium 10.00 Short $6.00 to 8.00 KILLARNEY. WHITE KILLARNEY and BRILLIANT P r lOn Special $12.00 Select •. . 10.00 Medium S.OO Short 6.00 ROSES, OUR SELECTION. .. .*12.0n CARNATIONS. Per 100 Extra fancv $ 8.00 Good 6.00 MISCELLANEOUS. Calla LHIes, per doz $3.00 to $4.00 Ferns, per 1.000 4.00 Smilnx, per doz 3.00 Gainx, per 1.000 2.00 Sprengeri, bunch 50 Other Greens at Market Prices. WIETOR BROS., 30 East Randolph St., L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 Chicago High grade Cut Flowers in Quantity at reasonable prices. Our line is complete in every respect. Make arrangements with us now for your Easter supply. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOIiKSAUS FIX)RISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing THE EXPRESS STRIKE. The fifth day of tlie strike of express handlers and clerks brought assurances from officials of the American Railway Express company that the backbone of the walkout is broken and the yards are being cleared of accumulated ex- press matter. They claim mora than 1,000 of the striking employes have re- turned to work, but this is denied liy the leader of the 3,000 men who quit. The strike is gradually dying out. and it would not be at all surprising to hear at any moment that it is over. It cannot end to soon to please the trade, for it has already proved to be costly, coming at a time when stock is most plentiful. Shipments are being made by parcel post and express throtigh roundabout ch.annels. but everyone is eagerly looking forward toward a quick settlement. NOTES. The directors of the Allied Floral Association held a meeting at the Ho- tel Randolph, March 4, when the fol- lowing officers were elected : George Asmus, president; August Poehlmann, vice-presiderit; Hilmer V, Swenson, sec- Wholesale Cut Flowers and Supplies giiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiini! 30 East Randolph Street CHICAGO Telephone Central 6284 Sweet Peas Spring Stock Good will and good values are more powerful than words with your order from TONNKR'S ROSES CARNATIONS retary, and W. J. Smyth, treasurer. The other directors are John Michelsen, Paul Klingsporn. Otto Amling, Eric Johnson. A. Lange and Peter Pearson. August Jurgens, Jr., with the Chi- cago Flower Growers' Association, is the proud father of a twelve-pound baby boy. H. B. Kennicott is back on the job at Kennicott Bros. Co's. store_ after spending several months in Florida on business. 1920. The American Florist. 413 The Most Cut Flowers for the Least Money Sweet Peas, Fancy'.Tullps, Jonquils, Home Grown Single Violets. New York Double Violets, Frcesla, Calendula, Callas, Premier, Columbia, Russell, Ophelia, ^uIlbut^l, Hearst, Pink and White Klllarney, Car- nations, Pussy Willow, Mexican Iiry, Asparagus, Sprengeri, New Decorative Ferns, Salal, Deer Tongue, Colored Huckleberry, Leucothoe. Boxwood, Galax, Ferns, More stock wiili l.iwer prices raeiins more busiiH'SS. wilh liiriicT pre. tils lo .\mj. GIVE US A CALL, GREEN DYE Knough for colorins 100 to 200 Carnations, ppr package, 50c: :^10to400 Carnations, larco^ puckagp.Sl.OO. A\> have the most successful Green Dyeu which is chfflpfr and more economical than any other on the market. A. T. PYFER & COMPANY 164 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. L. D. Phone, Central 3373. VJV^^MVJV^.V.niVJVJVA'^nf^^^^^^J'MVi^MVJVJVV'i^^iriV^MVJVJVVVJV^^^^^^MVVJVVVVVVMV^ Heavier Supply ROSES-CARNATIONS Our receipts have increased in these two items to such an extent that we can handle more orders in addition to taking Al care of our regular trade. Push Spring Flowers Now Fancy Freesias, Tulips, Darwin Tulips, Jonquils, Mignonette, Sweet Peas, Daisies, Stevia, Snapdragons and Calendulas. Can also supply Callas, Lilies, Valley, Etc. Complete line of Greens. Whjmimm^xo phones: CENTRAL 257l-AUT0MATIC48-734-CENTRAL257Z^ 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago WWWWWWWWUVWVUM 414 The American Florist. Mar. 13, YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF Z M CUT FLOWERS E , A H N 30 K. Randolph St. CHIOACK) Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing The Wholesale Cut Flower Associa- tion held a special meeting at the Ho- tel Randolph. Tuesday evening;, March '.), when dinner was served. The meet- ing was largely attended and was called to ascertain if something could not be done to better trade conditions. Ow- ing to the express strike it was decided to place the matter in the hands of the committee representing the associa- tion on the board of directors of the Allied Floral Association, which will report at the next regTilar meeting. Peter Reinberg. well-known whole- sale florist, president of the board of county commissioners and the county forest preserves, for eight years alder- man for the twenty-sixth ward, and a former president of the board of edu- cation, celebrated his sixty-second birthday, March 4. Mr. Reinberg's many friends in the trade, all join in wishing him continued good health and prosperity. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is booking a large number of orders for lilies for Kaster for both pot plants and cut blooms and are looking for an early clean-up in this item notwithstanding the fact that it has at least 150.000 flowers to offer. Some splendid French hydrangeas are seen at the greenhouses and should find a ready sale owing to the general scarcity of blooming plants. At Damm Brosi' greenliouses the lilies arfe in splendid shape for Easter and should nearly all be ready about the time they are needed. Zech & Mann will handle their output as usual this year and are now busy book- ing orders for same. A. £y. Vaughan & Co.. report busi- ness 'as good as can be expected, ow- ing to the express strike, and are mak- ing every effort to get shipments through to their customers. Wietor Bros, have moved a large quantity of "arnation cutting^* this season, and new orders are so numer- ous that they expect to clean up com- pletely in a short time. Roy Bohlander of Melrose Park will add 20,000 square feet of glass to his present range this year. The John C. Moninger Co. has the contract to fur- nish the material. The local delegation for the New York flower show next week will in- clude A. Henderson. Paul R. Kllngs- porn, George Asmus and Fred Lauten- schlager. Albert Koehler, secretary of the American Bulb Co., has arrived safely at Rotterdam according to a cable re- ceived by President Miller the other day. Andrew Chronig, proprietor of the Alpha Floral Co.. Is the proud father of a baby girl, who arrived at his home last week. Fred Benthey underwent an opera- tion last week at the Ravenswood hos- pital, and is reported to be progressing favorably. Miss Edna Prauenfelder, who has been on the sick list for several weeks, is recovering from a nervous break- down. A. T. Pyfer & Co. are offering some of the finest lupines that have been seen in this mai-ket for some time. W. N. Rudd has postponed his lec- ture course at the State University, Urbana. being laid up with a cold. Mrs. J. E. PoUworth has recovered sufficiently from pneumonia to be re- moved from the hospital to her home. Mrs. H. L. Simpson. 365ti Odgen avenue, is enjoying a pleasant visit at Long Beach, Calif. Vaughan's Seed Store reports good early counter demand for seeds and supplies. Chicago Florists' Club. Owing to the blizzard, but a very small number of the trade were able to attend the monthly meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club, held at the Ho- tel Randolph, March 4, president Waters in the chair. The following were elected to membership : C. A. Wrigley, 130 North Wells street; Al- bert Koehler, 172 North Wabash ave- nue: Vincent Neil, 172 North Wabash avenue; H. W. Miller, 324 West North avenue, and Herbert Stone, 4011 Mil- waukee avenue. On account of the ac- tivity of Secretary Lautenschlager, a long list of new names was presented for membership, including: Chas. S. McCauley. Geneva; Wm. Langhout, 172 North Wabash avenue; Lorenz P. Gei- ger. 4905 Quincy street; Edward Clody, 3912 North Clark street; George Wien- hoeber, 41 South Wabash avenue: A. Hall. 4700 Sheridan road; H. E. Bruns, 3040 West Madison street; Fred Stie- low, Niles Center; C. Clemensen. 7801 Exchange avenue; Nick Damm, Jr., Morton Grove: James R. Paul. 1112 Lawrence avenue and Ernst Weiss, Elmhurst. Chairman Morton announced the following co-workers orv his garden committee : Ed. Goldenstein, of Vau- ghan's Seed Store; Ralph B. Howe, of the W. W. Barnard Co.: John P. Deg- nan, of A. Henderson & Co., and Ev- erette R. Peacock, of the Everette R. Peacock Co. Mr. Morton, speaking for his committee, stated that more than 175.000 high-cost-of-living gardens will be started in the city this spring. This committee has laid plans to co-operate with local garden clubs and school gar- den managere in an advisory capacity to advance the interest in horticulture. Booklets on garden work will be dis- tributed. An appropriation; of $100 was voted for the use of this com- mittee. Secretary Lautenschlager explained the coal ordinance recently passed by the city council, saying it was original- ly drafted to regulate the resale of coal. Owing to the omission of the words "for resale" all Industries purchasing coal in carlots would be required to take out a license costing $1,500. The Chicago Florists' Club and other indus- trial organizations entered strenuous protestsi against this ordinance and requested that it be repealed or amend- ed to exempt florists and all Indus-, tries obliged to purchase coal in car- lots. From all indications, this re- Long Distance Phones Central 3283 Central 3284 Our Offerings Include: ROSES. COLUMBIA RUSSELL White Killamey Pink Killamey Milady Sunburst Killamey Brilliant Ward Ophelia Premier MINIATURE ROSES Cecile Brunner CARNATIONS MISCELLANEOUS Valley Cattleyas Jonquils Paper Whites VioIeU Sweet Peas Mignonette Darwin Tulips Tulips Freesia Calendulas White and Yellow Daisies iMr*Place your order with us now for Lilies for Easter. See our Lily Ad. Page 408. GREENS. Plumosus Sprengeri Galax, bronze. Galax, green Ferns Adiantum Smilax Boxwood 1920. The American Florist. 415 An Increased Supply Has Reduced Prices BEST QU4LITY TO BE HAD IN Roses and Carnations Columbia, Russell, Premier, Milady, Ophelia, Ward, Weiland, Brilliant, Double White and Pink KUlarney, Sunburst, Hearst, Nesblt and Brunner. NONE BETTER ON THE CHICAGO MARKET S-^Qood quality All colors-- IN GOOD SUPPLY DARWIN TULIPS -TULIPS -- JONQUILS Choice stock of Valley, Sweet Peas, Daisies, Rubrums, Easter Lilies, Freesias, Rainbow Freesias, Calendulas, Violets, Stevia, Mignonette, Pansies, Callas, Paper Whites, Cyclamen Blooms and all other Seasonable Stock. Don't Forget Us on GREENS, as We Have Mexican Ivy, Sprengeri, Ferns, Adiantum, Etc. If you want good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best located Wholesale Cut Flower House. You can increase your profits and business by sending all orders direct to J. A. Budlong Co. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., ^^^L, CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty a^^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. We are in dally touch with marltet conditions, and when a dpcline taUea place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits. WIS ARE C1><)SRI) \l.l, IMY SUNDAY. Prices As Low As Others. quest will be carried out in the near future. President Waters demonstrated the latest methods of coloring cut flowers as applied so extensively to St. Pat- rick's day requirements. Mr. Waters is an expert in this line, and some unique color combinations were shown durinf? the evening'. It developed that the March 17 green was the quickest color to show its effect, approximately 30 minutes being required. The Joy Floral Co., Nashville, Tenn.. sent an extensive exhibit of seedling carnations, and A. Kirchner, of Defiance, O., furnished some blooms of his pink sport of Enchantress Supreme. Un- fortunately both exhibits arrived in poor condition, and the exhibitors were requested to send another display for the next meeting. President Kohout. of the Commer- cial Flower Growers of Chicago, now known as local of the national growers' association, was scheduled to present a report in behalf of this organization. Owing to the inability of Mr. Kohout to attend. Iiis report will be presented at the next meeting. The next meeting will be held at the Hotel Randolph. April S, at 8 p. m. Columbus, 0. OOOD DEMAND WELL CAKED FOR. Business has been quite active dur- ing the past week. The- demand has been satisfactory, and with a good sup- ply of flowers. A large volume of trade is reported. Prices are not as liigh as formerly. Funeral work has been quite heavy, and most of the flo- rists report as much business as dur- ing the heightli of the influenza epi- demic. On the other hand, there has been an exceptionally large number of parties and receptions. Some wed- dings were also scheduled for the week, and taking it all in all, trade never was better, except at special occasions. Roses are coming in well and the qual- ity is exceptionally good. Prices range from $4 to $7 per dozen. The princi- pal roses oni the local market are Ophelia, Russell, Sunburst, Premier and Columbia. Carnations are also plentiful and sell in the neighborhood of $2 to $3 per dozen. Sweet peas are going well at 50 cents to $1.50 a bunch. There is also a good demand for jon- quils, tulips and freesias and the sup- ply is good, Callas are now in t'ne 416 The American Florist. Mar. 13, I F. fflNTERSON CO. 166 N. Wabash Ave. L. D. Phone, Central 6004 EsUbllshed 1892 Chicago Daily Shipments of ttie finest stock in Roses, Carnations and Violets. Headquarters for Wild Smilax, Fancy Ferns, Adiantum and all Green Goods. Don't forget, our Supply Department is complete— Ribbons, Chiffons, Boxes, Crepe Paper and Wire Designs. FRNE A COMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 E. Randolph Street, L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Sell More Potted Plants You can easily double your plant trade by showing: your customera how easy It Is to grow potted plants with & Little Wonder Plant Irrigator 'I'hev keen your plants watered just rleht. Wholesale price. J20.0« per 100. If ynur suooly house does not carry thona send us their name wltn >our order. Sample by moil. 3J« The Wonder Plant Irrigator Go. 2918 N. Clark St., CHICAGO GOLDFISH 1,500,000 (Fancy and Plain) ; Ready for market at rock-bottom prices. Ship anywhere In U. S. or Canada. Write for our Illustrated catalogue. Oriental Goldfish £c Supply Co. 3757 to 3761 Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago. 111. market and are eagerly purchased. Florists are now able to announce that l^aster lilies will be ready on time. For a while there was some dovibt it they would be out, but now it is be- lieved that fully 7.T per cent of them will be in bloom. This relieves the sit- uation for Easter business, which looms up exceptionally big. J. W. L.. Wichita, Kan. FEBRUARY MAKE.S GOOD RECORD. February proved a busy month, with good volume of sales at satisfactory prices. There was a steady call for funeral orders, both local and out-of- town, and many orders had to be de- clined, due to the fact that sufficient stock to fill was not available. Plant sales were good during the entire per- iod and the demand is still holding firm. The weather, in general, was mild, averaging several degrees above normal, which condition helped to stim- ulate production, and present supplies are now nearly adequate. Considerable bulbous stock is in evidence at present, with prospects of a plentiful supply for Easter. Other offerings, usual for this occasion, appear normal. NOTES. Alex. Marquardt is back in his old position as superintendent at the green- houses of Chas, P. Mueller, after a so- journ of nearly two years in Califomin. He thus bears out the local axiom: "They all come back to Wichita." Visitors : M. Bertoldi, of W. W. Bar- nard Co.. Chicago: Clifford Pruner, of Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. C. t"l"I"I' *1"1"1"1"1"1"1"I"1"1"I. '1"I"1' >!' .1' .1. .1. .!■ .|« .1. .1. .1. ill * Have Them When You Need Them Green Painted Hyacinth Stakes At following low prices: 12 inch $1.75 per 1000 18 inch 2.50 per 1000 Special price on original cases, 25,000 to a case. Jos. G. Neidinger Co. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES I 1309-11 N. Second St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. The SaYO Steel All^Year- Round Flower Box SELF-WATERIlfC and SUB-IRRIGATING For Windows, Porches, Ledges, Sun Parlors, Etc. Leak-proof and rust-proof. No sur- face watering. Perfect AIR circu- lation and drainage. A Sales Boosltr— A Trade Winoer— An Easy Seller. Good Margin of Profil lo Dealers. Write (or free Catalogue, prices and discounts. SAVO MANUFACTURING CO. 39 S. La Salle Street, CHICAGO iMteate.i j.u,. 33, 1917 lHBiES'n'i'»i;T;H'E;';woRiLb'; Jo't^NlC.MEYERlTHREftDCO. mi/iim Mention the American Florist when writing Cards, Tags, Labels, Stickers, Blotters, Announcements. Write for samples. THE JOHN HENRY CO. Florists' Cards and Printing, LANSUKG, MICH. Mention the American Florist when writinsr 1920. The American Florist. 417 John Kruchten Co ( Not Incorporated ) 30 East Randolph Street, ™^fi*iiS^s?.Sf.^ CHICAGO, ILL. ECAMLINGCO. The Ijargost, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOIiESAIiB CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., GHIGA60 I.. D. Phones CENTRAL 1077 and 1»78 Uention the American Florist when writino MILLER &Ml)SSER Wholesale Florists 2 1 1 North State Street CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing A. L. Randall Co., t^^ms:^ Wabash Ave., and Lake St. imgmK&i VmmBS CHICAGO, ILL. ^BSS Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing ¥%iiand-RiscnCii HOWERCROWERS Mention the American Florist when writing Qeorge Reinberg WHOLESALE FLORIST Bxtra fancy Ophelia, Snnbnrst. Co- iDmbla, RuHsell, Milady, AVhite KlUar- ney and Klllamey Brilliant Roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N. Wabash Av., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist ivhen writing Wire Hanging Baskets Price List, 1919. Plain Wire Han^ng Baskets. lO-iuoh *1''^ H.inch »3.00 IS.inoh!!! 2-25 16-lnch 4.S0 SHEET MOSS in bags, per bag, $2.00 Our Sheet Moss is tlie best value for the money In the market. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, ^^detr^o^tTmich St., Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe no¥crMM"KeU Chicago. CURRENT PRICE LIST. Dozen Roses, Beauty $3.00®$ 8.00 Per 100 Mrs. Chas. Rusaell.. 10.00® 40.00 Columbia 10.00® 40.00 Premier 10.00® 40.00 Hoosler Beauty ... 8.00® 36.00 KlUarney Brilliant.. 8.00® 26.00 Klllarney 8.00® 26.00 White Klllarney ... 8.00 26.00 Richmond 8.00® 26.00 My Maryland 8.00® 26.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer.. 8.00® 26.00 Milady 8.00@ 36.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward .. 8.00® 20.00 Sunburst 8.00® 26.00 Ophelia 8.00® 26.00 Dble. W. Klllarney.. 8.00 @ 26.00 Champ Welland ... 8.00© 26.00 Stanley 8.00® 26.00 Bayard Thayer 10.00® 40.00 Cecile Brunner 3.00® 6.00 George Elgar 3.00® 6.00 Baby Doll 3.00® 6.00 Nesbit 3.00® 6.00 Our selection .... 8.00® 10.00 Carnations 8.00® 16.00 Cattleyaa per doz. 6.00® 9.00 Cyprlpedium per doz 4.00® 6.00 Mignonette 4.00® 8.00 Snapdragons per doz 1.00 Freesla 3.00® 6.00 Tulips 6.00® 10.00 Daisies 2.00® 4.00 Valley • 8.00® 12.00 Calendulas 3.00® 6.00 Gardenias per doz 6.00® 9.00 Lilies per doz 3.06 Jonquils 6.00® 10.00 Callas 26.009 60.00 Sweet Peas per 100 1.60 3.00 Violets 76® 1.00 Ferns per 1,000 4.00 Galax per 1.000 l.EO® 2.00 Leucothoe 1.00® 1.25 Mexican Ivy 15& 1.00 Flumosus Strings ...each .600 .76 Sprengerl, Plumosus, Sprays S.60 Boxwood. 36c per lb., per case 9.00 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO ^. Telephone Central 3284 THE CHRYSANTHEMUM MANUAL By Elmer D. Smith ^^^■■■^ FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Order. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago tiimimnniiiininnnninniii SPECIAL Assortment of 50 (OO CA Tumbler Baskets ^CtCfOXt I RAEDLEIN BASKET CO. I 713 Milwaukee Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. ^iliniiiiiliiilinuiinuilliiiiiiiuiiiliiilutiiiiiiiiiiminiiiiriiiiinn.uiuiliiiiiiiiiiiiiL REFRIGERATORS complete: fixtcrks CENTRAL REFRIGERATOR A. EQUIPMENT CO, Estimates Submitted. Mention the American Florist when writing 155 No. Clark Street. CHICXGO .418 The American Florist. Mar. 13,. GARDENIAS Until the end of the season we will be very strong on GOOD GARDENIAS. The flower that we handle is the best, equally as good as any offered elsewhere. We represent the largest Gardenia growers in this section. For that reason we are in a position to take care of your requirements and fill your orders to your satisfaction at the lowest market price. Place a regular order with us for your weekly requirements. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. STOCK XOW IN OE.VEKOUS SUPPLY. The market has changed in three weeks from a condition of extreme Bcarcity to one of great abundance in every line. A few things on the list, such as calendulas, mignonette and sweet peas, are greatly in excess of any demand, the first two being particular- ly difBcHlt to move. The first words of one of the commission men regarding tke market is; "Bottom dropped out." Another said : "Shot to pieces." "There is no market," quotes another, while a fourth declares there were no prices quoted on some of the stock, but it had to be moved, and they just did the best they could. Roses are more plentiful, but clean up fairly well at somewhat lower prices. It is much the same with carnations, which, liowever. are only bringing half the prices of two weeks ago. Callas and Easter lilies are now coming strong, with prices holding better than for other things. Daffodils have slowed up and about reached the bottom in price for the year. There are not many tulips. Snapdragon is very good, although some of it is too Hoft. Violets are at their height, and on cold, stormy days, when the street men cannot work, they are difficult to move. Cattleyas are also in excess of the demand, or at least returns are now gre.Ttly below those of a month ago- Quite a little lily of the valley is now coming into the market, but meets with a cold reception. It will apparenty take some pushing to have it regain its for- mer prestige. Take it all in all, while there is an excess of flowers in a few lines, and notwithstanding the pessi- mistic reports, the situation presents nothing serious, and is not much differ- ent from other years at this time. The contrast of the extreme high figures of the past winter with those of today, makes things seem much worse than they really are. The out-of-town trade is said to be holdine- up much better th.Mji that of the local stores, who, nl- tliough very low quotations are quoted for quantity lots in certain lines, seem afraid to stock up and take a chance. One commission man called up a num- ber of stores and offered violets, fine, fresh stock, at %'ryM a thousand, with- out one favorable response. He then sold the lot of 4.000 to a street man for the same price, who disposed of them all before nightfall at a good profit. Street men with trays of vio- lets, calendulas and sweet peas, take in .1^.50 to .i;r.O a dav in fair weather, which proves that people will buy flow- ers, if their attention is called to them, and they are presented in an attractive manner. One of the wholesalers, in speaking of market conditions, stated tliat from now on. the retailer conld make more money than in any other three months in the yeai'. Flowers of all kinds are plentiful, will become more so, and continue moderate in price to the end of the season. The trouble with most flower shops is that they do not push their business ns they should. Flowers durine- tlie winter, on . account of their scarcity, were abnor- rrially high. Now that they are so cheap, tliey should display them freely and see to it that their trade, and the public generally, are fully informed of the changed conditions. He added : "We have lots of stock and want to sell it and will meet any man half • way. who is willing to take a chance." March S. — The demand about equals the supply. The cold weather of the Roses, Carnations, Snapdragon, Violets. l\\ Seasonab'e Flowers. This is the exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots. 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 'iiiiiiuniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiuiiiHiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiniiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiitiitiiuiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiniiuuuii VlioMe Hover MM*Kel^s Boston, Mar. 10. Per 100 Roses. American Beauty. .26. 0n(Bil50. 00 Shawyer. Russell ... 8.00® 20.00 Killarney 10.00® 16.00 Milady 12.00® 30.00 Radiance 16.00® 40.00 Wliite Killarney ... 8.00® 25.00 KlUarney Brilliant. . 16. 00(fi) 25.00 Ward 8.00® 16.50 Hadley 12.00® 36.00 Ophelia IB.OOtio 30.00 Premier 12.60® 30.00 Columbia 16.00® 26.00 Maryland 16.00® 25.00 Hoosier Beauty 15.00® 35.00 Stanley IS.onrfii 25.00 Cattleyas, per doz 6.00® 12.00 Cypripediunis. per doz 4.00® 12.00 .Sweet Peas 1.00® 2.011 Carnations 3.00® 8.00 Longiflorum Lilies 20.00® 26.00 Violets, a hundred 1.00® 1.26 Marguerites 4.00-6.00® 8.00 Calendulas, per doz., .7B@1.00 Callas 16.60® 25.00 Snapdragons, per doz., 3.00®4.00 Adiantum 2.00 Aspai-agus .Strings, per doz 9.00® 12.00 .\sparagus bunche.s. each.. .60 .Jonquils 6.00® 8.00 Freesia 6.00® 12.00 Anemonles. per doz 2.00 French Iris, per spray .50 Pansies 2.00® 3.00 Myosotis. a buncli 36® 1.00 Buffalo, Mar. 10. Per 100 Roses. Beauty. Special 60.00® 75.00 Fancy 30.00® 40.00 Extra 20.00® 26.00 1st 8.00® 12.00 Killarney 6.00® 15.00 My Maryland 6.00® 20.00 White Killarney .... 6.00® 15.00 Sunburst 6.00® 20.00 Ward 6.00® 8.00 Columbia 10.00® 15.00 Ophelia 8.00® 20.00 Russell 12.00® 20.00 Shawyer 8.00® 15.00 Bon Silene 4.00® 6,00 Cattleyas 76.00®100.00 Dasies 1.00® 3.00 Valley 10.00® 12.00 Violets 75® 1.00 Calla Lilies 15.00® 35.00 .Tapan Lilies 8.00® 10.00 Easter Lily 25.00®' 35.00 Paper Whites 4.00® 6.0O Carnations 4.00® 6.00 Mignonette 0.00® 10.00 , Snapdragons S.00 Dutch Hyacinths 8.00® 10.00 riumosus (south) per bch. .20® .26 Tulips 8.09© 8.00 off on account of the war, the stock that managed to get through was very inferior, and the flowers produced, very poor. In consequence, of these con- ditions, the demand fell oft until people appeared to forget there was such a llouer. Now that it is coming in again, nobody appears to want it, iind al- though the pips are very expensive, the flowers go a-begging. Growers shoulcl not despair however, as lily of the valley will come back just as soon as first class stock* in quantity is as- smed, as it has a refined giace and beaut>. together with fragrance, that will always keep it to the front. 19:>0. The American Florist. .419 nOLTON & nUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. \^holesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens f CI.PDLLWDRTH CD. CUT FLOWERS, PLANTS, BULBS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE, WIS. Fancy IhitTons (AboutSS to40yardi tobolt.) Per yd. Dotted effect. 4 In. wide M.IO Lily or the Valley effect, 4 In. wide.. .10 "Ulue" Valley, cut edije, 6 in. wide . . .09 Dotted effect. 8 in. wide 13 Lace effect, 6 In. wide 13 Lily of the Valley effect, 6 In. wide . . .13 "Gold" Valley effect, 6 in. wide 14 Silk, with Satin Korders, 6 in. wide.. .15 Silk, with Satin Borders, 8 in. wide.. .20 Maline, 27in. wide . SO 611k Qauze (or netting). 6 in. wide... .13 Silk Gauze (or netting), 14 in. wide. . .23 Special list of many other useful itemi sent free. <;eo. H. Angermueller Co. 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . HERTTHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St;. PhUadelphla, Pa. NOTES. There will be a lecture under the auspices of the Pennsylvania Horticul- tural Society at the New Century Club, 124 South 12th street, March 10 at 3:30 p. m. The subject, "Herbaceous Perennials and Bulbous Plants That We AH Should Know", will be in the cap- able hands of E. I. Wilde, of Pennsyl- vania State College. An exhibition of flowering plants and cut stock will be held at 2 p. m., prizes being offered in eight classes. A 40-mile gale and snlow stomi, March i"), combined to make one of the worst nights of the winter. Not much damage to greenhouses was reported, although the smoke stack at the Gil- bert Woltewaite greenhouses at Wynd- moor, was blown down, and it was with great difficulty the frost was kept out of the houses. Charles Eimerman. a popular asso- ciate members of the florists' club for many years, died March 1. He was very fond of bowling, a close friend of the late Wm. K. Harris and others who daily gathered on the old club alleys for a bowling matinee. The annual report of the secretary of the Philadelphia Vacant Lots Cultiva- tion Association for 1910 shows that 1.122 families raised $90,000 worth of produce. Only seven gardens were for- feited for neglect. Russell roses, carnations, fine sweet peas and choice cattleyas were leading features of Leo. Niessen Co.'s stock the past week. Gardenias were also seen in quantity. George Aeugle has pretty well recov- ered, and is seen at the Philadelphia Cut Flower Co.'s establishment every day. Lilac, carnations and roses are quantity Stocks. Extra choice, long stemmed sweet peas are seen in quantity with the Jos. Heacock Co. Nothing better has been shown in the market this season. A. M. Campbell's Laddie carnations and Easter lilies at his Strafford green- houses are worth going miles to see. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245. 444-446 HUwankeeSt.. P.O. 20x206 MilwsukeeJis. VtoMeHowcrMATKeU Philadelphia, Mar. 10. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special. ... 75.00® 100.00 " " fancy 35.00® 60.00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 8.00® 60.00 Klllarney 6.00® 12,00 Hadley 12.00® 35.00 Sunburst 8.00 20.00 Wards 8.00® 12.00 Ophelia 8.00® 25.00 Columbia 12.00® .■!5.00 Premier 10.00® 30.00 Cattleyas 26® .76 Lilac, bunch 1.50® 2.60 Narcissu.s 4.00® 6.00 Mignonette 4.00® 8.00 Gardenias, doz.. .35® .75 Cyprldedlums 35.00® 60.00 Carnations 4.00® 8.00 Carnation Laddie 12.00® 15.00 Snapdragons, per doz 1.60® 2.00 Callas 15.00® 20.00 Easter Lilies 26.00® 30.00 Violets 60® 1.00 Calendulas 2.00® 6.00 Adlantum 1.00® 1.60 i^milax -25 Asparagus Strings 50® .75 Sweet Peas 60® 4.00 PiTTSBtJKQH, Mar. 10. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, spl., per doz, 6.00 " fey., per doz. 5.00 " ex., per doz. 4.00 " No. 1, per doz. 1.00 Hadley 10.00® 26.00 Killarney 6.00® 16.00 Maryland 6.00® 15.00 Sunburst 6.00® 15.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward... 4.00® 12.00 Russell 8.00® Columbia 8.00® Ophelia 6.00® Hilda 6.00® Premier 8.00® Carnations 6.00® Cattleyas, each Ferns, per 1,000 Sweet Peas 1.50® Daisies 2.00® Galax, per 1.000 Plumosus. per bunch .^prengeri, per bunch Smilax, per doz Calendulas 2.00® Narcissus, white Lilacs, per bunch Tulips Mignonette Snapdragons, per doz 1.60® Calla Lilies, per doz., 3.00@6.00 Milwaukee, Mar. 10. Per 100 Roses, Killarney. W. Kiirn'y 8.00® 1" Ward 6.00® Premier 10.00® Ophelia 8.00® Columbia 10.00® Hoosier Beauty 8.00® Carnations, assorted 4.00® Cattleyas, per doz 5.00® Paper Whites 6.00® Violets 75® Callas, per doz 2.50® Sweet Peas , 1.00® Lilies, per doz 2.50® 25.00 26.00 16.00 15.00 25.00 8.00 1.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 2.00 .40 .50 3.00 6.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 00 12.00 36.00 26.00 36.00 25.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 1.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OP MERIT Staple Baskets and Seasonable Xoveltle. in Quantity. Send {or Oar CataloKne. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1311 N. 2nd St., Phila., Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing WHY NOT TRY THE McCALLUM CO. For Real Service in FLORISTS' SDPPI lES 7 We are raanuf.acturers and importers — not merely jobbers. Send for Our New Catalog and be convinced. The McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Fa. Mention the American Florist when writing MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Supplies 218 North Fifth St. Send list In for qnotatlons. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mar. 10. Per 100 Roses, Hadley 10.00® 15.00 Premier 10.00® 40.00 Killarney 6.00® 15.00 " White Klllarney ... 6.00® 16.00 Hoosier Beauty 8.00® 20.00 Russell, doz 5.00® 45.00 Ward 4.00® 6.00 Sunburst 8.00® 16.00 Perns, per 1000 4.00, Carnations 3.00.® 5.00 Carnations, Laddie 15,00 Carnations, Specials, doz.... 3.00® 6^00 Sweet Peas 60® 3.00 Calendulas 3.00® 6.00 Callas 12.50® 20.00 Mignonette, doz., tl.6d.... 8.00® lO.ftO Violets 60® .76 Galax, per 1,000 1.60 Leucothoe. per 1,000 7.50 Boxwood, per lb ,25 Lily of the Valley- 8.00 . Freesla 3.00® 4.00 Jonquils 4.00® 6.00 420 The American Florist. Mar. 13, John Berber reports a great drop in prices. Choice carnations, Godfrey cal- las. and sweet peas are leaders. Samuel Fisher, Atlantic City. N. J., was in town March 8. looking up Eas- ter stock. ti K. New York. BLIZZARD DEMORALIZES BUSINESS. Business was in a stagnant condition during the past week and the finish was worse than the beginning. The latter condition was brought about by the storm which struck the city on the night of March 5. The day had been cloudy, with light dashes of rain, which in the evening, increased to a down- pour. Near midnight, with a falling temperature, snow, driven by a 75-mlle gale, arrived and the blizzard was on. As the city was slowly emerging from the effects of the previous snowstorm, this last was from every viewpoint, a hard blow. But little stock reached the market on time on the morning of March 6- Some rose stock arrived from New Jersey in the afternoon, but too late to be of much service for that day. As it was the same cause that held back the stock, reduced even the light demand of previous days of the week, as many people would not venture out in the high wind, though the snow stopped falling about daylight. Earlier in the week there was good sunshine and heavy supplies of all staple stocks, excepting Amei-ican Beauties and or- chids, kept pouring in, and in the last mentioned there was more than enough to supply the demand. Gardenias, tu- lips, yellow narcissus and minor stocks were practically in a glut. Carnations were hanging fire at S3 to $5 perlOU. There was always a movement in tea roses, but in general the rose market was greatly depressed. In all lines, there was good stock, the problem being to dispose of it. Nor can much hope be grasped for a better market before the Easter trade begins. The flower show opens March 15, and past experience has shown that here, at least, a show week is always bad for business. March S. — The weather is a little milder, with stock arriving with more regularity. There is about the usual amount of March buying. NOTES. Aubrey Nash, of Hentz-Nash. Inc., has devised a unique and enterprising scheme to have rose growers properly grade their stock. He has had made a larga number ofi grading sticks of maple, varnished, numbered and marked for the different grades. These he has shipped by parcel post to rose growers all over the country. In the literature which accompanies each stick, he says in part : "We have made sure that this stick is to be practical. It is sim- ilar to the hand-made ones which the late firm of Moore, Hentz & Nash sent to some of their growers years ago. The data for the measurements was obtained by the late Mr. Jonathan Nash." Having a sense of humor. Mr. Nash displays on his folders a skeleton picture of the old grading stick, asleep, and over it this inscription: "Let's wake him up." Mr. Nash has gone to some expense to carry out his plans, and we believe his efforts will be ap- preciated by the trade. We may add, that we have noticed in times of scarc- ity, that by some mysterious process. No. 2's became No. I's, and so on up- wards. The retail business at 2188 Broad- way, that for the past 17 years has been successfully conducted by Alex- ander Vlachos. as the Astoria Florist, has been bought by Herman Berkovitz and J. Max Nitzschke, who have taken possession. Both are clever and expe- rienced men in the retail line. Mr. Vlachos is not in good health, and be- lieves he can recuperate by. for a time, residing in a milder climate. It is announced, that in addition to those previously mentioned in these columns, a number of other wholesale SWEET PEAS, ROSES, Carnations, Violets. Inctf^nh ^ Ftf^nrir^h 51 West 28th street, new YORK «fU9«7pil ;3» ■ dlll«^ll9 Telephones: 420-421-422 WatUns. FUTTERNAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102 West 28th St., New York. Telephones: Watklns 159 and 9761. The Right People to Deal With. Consignments Solicited florists will join the Wholesale Florists' Inc., when they remove to the Siegel- Cooper building on or about April 15. The florists will occupy the first floor. All the other floors have been taken by the Intercliurch Wnild Movement on a 10-year lease. Leo Klein, the retailer of Lexington avenue and 60th street, had a flower booth in the bazaar held by the wom- en's auxiliary of the Jewish People's Relief of America, which was held in the 71st regiment armory. February l!2-23. He was quite successful and greatly appreciated the assistance given him by the wholesale florists. On the evening of March 17. the em- ployes of the Joseph 'Trepel flower stores will hold a banquet and recep- tion at the Willoughby Mansion, Wil- louglily and Throop avenues, Brooklyn. The committee in charge has spared no efforts in the arrangements for this event, which will include a 10-course dinner, followed by dancing. Indications point to a g.jod supply of Easter plants. Retail buyers who have visited the range of Anton Schul- theis at College Point, report that he has a great stock of the roses, Dorothy Perkin.s and Tauseudschon, as well as heathers and hydrangeas. Josepli .S. Fenrich is receiving ex- ceptionally fine stock of the roses: Double White Killarney, Columbia, Pre- mier, Russell and Hadley from the Duckham-Pierson range, Madison, N. J. On the night of March 5, high water put out some of the fires at the range of the Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J., making it necessary to put in a lot of oil stoves to save stock. William Sullivan, salesman for the Dolansky-McDonald Co., is now receiv- ing a fine quality of acacia, besides orchids .and a good variety of other stock. The ball of tlie Lacedemonian Asso- ciation will be held in the Waldorf As- toria on the night of March Ig. William Mackie is handling an ex- ceptionally fine quality of sweet peas and Darwin tulips. A limited quantity of Darwin tulips is now on the market, wholesaling at •1*2 per dozen. A. P. F. New York Florists' Club. The New York Florists' Club met in its hall in the Engineering building on the night of March 8. President Hen- shaw in the chair. There was a good attendance and discussion of the ap- proaching flower show, and club ban- quet proved Interesting, the president, secretary. C. H. Totty. Arthur Harring- ton, Max Schling, President Miller of the S. A. F. and a number of others expressing their views. Secretary Young stated that more space has been sold than for any previous flower show. The tea garden will be an important feature, and a ball is to be given in connection with it. There has been a good sale of trade tickets, the bidding being lively. C. Lecakes & Co. Evergreens and Florists' Supplies Ferns, Galax, Laurel, Leucothoe Sprays, and Moss, Our Specialties. 116 W. 28th St., New York Telephone Watldns 2315 No connection with any other concern. Prompt and ciireful attention to Mail, Tele- graph and Telephone Orders. Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 133 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. Telephones 9760 CheUea SPECIALTIES -Cat Orchids, Asparagus riu- mosus Sprays and Mistletoe and Berries. Our Orchids are grown by Curillo & Co., of M&mft roneck, N. Y. Joseph A. Millang WHOLESAIiE FliORIST 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone I 2046 Watklns Roman J. Irwin announced that the sale of banquet tickets had been good. There were many bids for tickets at the meeting. 1920. The American Florist. 421 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 88»4and3iB8'watkln8. NEW YORK CITY GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Ttlephone Ho. 2264 WatUni William Mackie WHOLESAIiE FLORIST 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone 1 750 Watklns Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST '»^^' wal^in, 133 W. 28th St., Nt« York AU the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOIiESALB COMMISSION All the New and Standard Varieties of Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley. LlUes, Etc 34 West 28tli St., NEW YORK CITY Telephonen: AVntkinR 300 and 301 Uention the American Florist when writing ODBiiiiiiiininiiniiuiiutiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriitiiuiriiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiitu JOHN YOUNG & CO. Wholesale CoituiUssion Florists 53 W. 28{li St. NEW YORK Telephone Watkins 4336 ■uiiliiiiiiiiitiiiMiiiuiiiiiiiiMMinlliitiiiiriiiiiitiiriijiitluiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinitlltlliuill^ Mention the American Florist when writing WILLIAM P. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 533S AVatkln/i Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 008 and 600 Watkins CONSIGNMENTS SOUCITED Uention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Chelsea 6925 I. Goldstein WHOLESAIiE FLORIST 116 W. 28th St., New York Prompt Rnd careful attention to your Interests. ConslRnments Solicited. J. K. ALLEN Wholeaale Commlulon Dealer la CUT FLOWERS 133 West 28th St., NEW YORK KstabllBhed 1887 All eonsignmeDts receive our special attention. VlioMe Rover MM^KelsJ New York, Mar. 10. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, Specials. ... 60.00® 76.00 " extra and fancy 36.00® 40.00 Hoosler Beauty .... 6.00® 16.00 Hadley 8.00® BO. 00 Francis Scott Key.. 10. 00® 60.00 Columbia 6.00® 20.00 Prima Donna 6.00® 16.00 Dble Wht. Klllarney 6.00® 20.00 White Klllarney ... 4.00® 12.00 Aaron Ward 6.00® 15.00 Ophelia 4.00® 16.00 Sunburst 4.00® 16.00 J. L. Mock 6.00® 16.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 8.00® 20.00 Premier 6.00® 26.00 Cattleya orchids, special ... 75.00® 100.00 Carnations 3.00® 6.00 Adlantum Croweanum and Hybrldum 1.00® l.BO Asp. Flumosus, doz. bchs. . 3.00@ 4.00 Smllax, doz. strings 1.50® 2 00 Lilies, white 30.00® 35.00 Gardenlaa, per doz 1.00® 3.00 Calias, per doz 2.00® 3.00 Paper White Narcissus, doz. .60® .60 Lilies, Rubrums 10.00® 12.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 3.00 Lily ot the Valley 1.60® 6.00 Violets 26® .60 Calendulas, per doz 16® .25 Yellow Narcissus, per doz... .36® ,60 Miunonette, per doz 60® 2,00 Lilac, per bunch 1.00@ 2.00 Preesia 1.60® 3.00 Tulips, per doz 36® .60 Flamingo, per doz 76® 1.00 Darwin Tulips 2.00 Acacia, per bunch 1,60® 3,50 Buddieia, per bunch 1,00 Olant Daftodiis, per doz.... 2.00 Snapdragons, per doz 50® 3,00 Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale riorttts and Cut Flower Izchanie 486 Sixth Avenue, NEW Y'ORK Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 798 and 709 Watkins Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading growers. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Telephones: 3310-11-12 W^atUna Henshaw Floral Co. (Incorporated") Wholesale Commission Florists 127 W. 28th St,, NEW YORK J. J. COAN, he WHOIiESAIjE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phonef) S413 A S891 Walking mj VI. 1 15 West 28th Street, llC W I Ofl PtM. Telephones U^gjWatklns^- ■'• P'PP". United Cut Flower Co., >»• WHOLES AliERS 11 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the A merican Florist when writing PHONB I ^ I WATKIWS WM. KESSLER WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the A merican Florist when writing Telephone: Wntkina 9254 EDWARD BRENNER Wholesale Florist 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Everything in Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited. N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th Av, and W. 26th. N. T. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens BUhest Standard of Quality. Largest itock In America. Send for illuk- trated catalog of Gncu uA FlwMif' Sippiia, 119 West Z8th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOIiESAIiB FLORIST 24-30 STONE STBEET ROCHESTER, NEW TORK. Mention the American Florist when writing M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STBEET NEW YORK Telephones: 3870-3871 Watkins THE LARCEST RECEITER OF CUT nOWERS IN TIE OTT. A complete assortment of the best In the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing 422 The American Florist. Mar. li The followingr -were elected to mem- bei'ship : C. B. Schultheis. CoUegi' Point, N. Y., Samuel Siilzburg-. Neu York, Richard GerhriK. Irviugton. N. J.. L. Lowenthal. New York, A. F. Kohlmann. Tomkiiisville. N. Y., Anton Riizicka, Chatham, N. J.. A. M. Camp- bell, Philadelphia. Pa.. Charles Moles, New York. The exhibition committee reported : "Results on view, look tliem over." In both quality and variety, they « erf fine. A. N. Pierson. Inc.. Cromwell. Conn., exhibited dark pink .seedling carnations from Mrs. C W. Ward and Clood Cheer. It has been named Hope Henshaw. C. H. Totty Co., Madi.son, N. J., showed two va.«es of the rose. Frank W. Dunlop. Adolph Lewisohii, Ardsley. N. Y., (John Canning-. Or. I staged a vase of Leptosyne maritima. Henry M. Robinson Co., New York, ex- hibited, vases of variegated freesias grown by A. J. Anderson, Manliasset, N. Y. C. H. Brown. Greenwich. Conn., exhibited a pink seedling carnation. Emil Fardel, Great Neck, N. Y.. staged a new freesia. A. Demeusey. Brooklyn, N. Y.. exhibited his pink sport of Car- nation Enchantress. Traendly cSi Sclienck, New Y*ork, displayed the rosp. Dark Pink Ophelia. Herman Mam- mitch. Rockville Centre. N. Y.. ex- hibited pink sweet peas, sport of Rose Queen. H. B. Marinelli, Montvale, N. J., had Malmaison carnations and gave a_talk about them. The death of Frederick W. Brugger- hof, the well-known seedsman, of J. M. Thorburn & Co., was announced. Mr. Bruggerhof died on the afternoon of March 8. at his residence in New York. A number were proposed for mem- bership. Charles H. Totty made an interesting and instructive address on the "Com- mercial Development of the Rose." He was given a rising vote of thanks. Anton Schulteis. of the committee to federation clubs, reported in detail on the work accomplished. Chairman Herrington of the essay committee promised a talk on oi'chids for next meeting, by J. P. Marston. At the May meeting there will be a talk on irises, illustrated witli lantern slides. The exhibition committee ex- pects to show orchids and spring flow- ers at this meeting. Robert Berry, a life member of the chib, who has spent several years in the south., -was present and spoke briefly. He raised a laugh by saying lie had spent two hours in finding the . hall. A. F. F. Milwaukee, Wis. LITIXE CIL-VNGE I.\ II.VRKET COXDITIONS. There is no change in market condi- tions since the report a fortnight ago. Stock in all lines is ample to meet any and all demands. With the ceasing of social activities, due to Lent, and less funeral work, conditions are so differ- ent from what they were previous to St. Valentine's day that it takes a good deal of explaining to the buying public. Still, there is no cause for worry for normal conditions will prevail in a short time and all will be forgotten. CI-UR MTCETINO. The sudden drop in temperature on the night of the monthly florists' club meeting, March 4, when the thermome- ter slumped from 40 at 7 a. m. to 8 above by midnight, kept some of the regulars, who had planned to come and bring some stock away. Announce- ment of the annual spring display of cut flowers and plants neverthelcBS brought out a creditable showing, which was both interesting and in- structive. A committee of two disin- terested members made the following report: B. E. Haasch^-Exceptionally well grown cinerarias, begonias and ferns. Greenwood Carnation Co. — • Honorable mention, well grown as to color, size and stem. Beacon, Edna, Matchless, Nancy, Alice, Good Cheer, F. T. D. MEMBERS STTENTION! L/O NOT delay the sending in of your order for the 4 beautiful folders which this association is providing its members. You can aiiord to use them abund- antly, for we have purchased a large quantity and give you the advantage. Refer to the circular which has al- ready been mailed you, for further particulars. Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n 153 Bates St. DETROIT MICHIGAN iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinii^^ White Wonder and several seedling carnations. Kamp & Spinti — Very good ciuality snapdragons, sweet peas, stocks ;ind yellow daisies. Hugo Locker & Sons — Honorable mention, extra fine sweet peas, Carnation Belle Washburn and calendulas. Heitman-Oestreicher Co. — Well grown Winsor carnations, fine pink sweet peas and Calendula Orange King, some measuring 4'V\- inches across. Otto Eggebrecht. — Ex- tra fine single violets. Princess of Wales, Holton & Hunkel Co. — Honor- able mention, fine cut Easter lilies, Hoosier Beauty and Premier roses. Schroeder Floral Co. — Honorable men- tion, vase of Jas. Livingston's dark pinU seedling carnations. C. C. Poll- worth Co. — Special mention on Russell, Columbia, Enchantress, Supreme, Edna, C W. Ward, variegated sport from Ward, extra large white seedling, and Laddie, the latter measuring 4'4 inches across: also, a very fine OrchidTrian^ plant with 13 open flowers. The happy thought of our new presi- dent, Henry Welke, to appoint a mem- bership committee and make a drive for new blood resulted in admitting 10 new members at the meeting. They are : Court T. Riebs. A. C. Spinti, E. J. Gregory, Arthur and Alfred Eggeb- recht, A. Griebler. Carl Menger, Ar- thur Locker, Lindor Maletski, and R. Haasch. There is also a very active entertainment committee, who promise to take care of the social end and make things interesting. The next event on the program will be a bowling party, to be followed later by a May ball, an- nual picnic, and who knows what not- NOTKS. Mrs. H. V. Hunkel has our sympathy in the loss of her mother, Mrs. Chris- tine Smith, who died March 3, age 72 years. Mrs. Smith came from St. Louis, her home, before Christmas, and was nursed by her daughter ever since. William C. Smith, well known whole- 1920. The American Florist. 423 EMIL SCHLOSS, Pres. and Treas. MILTON SELINKA, Secretary. THE RIBBON HOUSE ScHLoss Bros., Ribbons, inc. 31 and 33 East 28th Street, NEW YORK Headquarters For Florists* Ribbons, Chiffons and Novelties Our New Easter Novelties Are Now On Exhibition At Our Store Also at our booth at the International Flower Show MARCH 15 to 21 ScHLOSS Bros., Ribbons, inc. 31 and 33 East 28th Street, NEW YORK salei- of St. Louis, is the only otliei- child. Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Hunkel accompanied the remains to St. Louis. returning March G. The deceased was a sister of William Edlefsen. pioneer Horist of this city, but uow residins' in Lorane, Oregon. March 8-13 was style week througli- out the city, and the large show win- dows of the downtown department stores, were lavishly and .artistically trimmed by the A. F. Kellner Co.. who have been exceedingly busy of late, pre- paring for this occasion. Mrs. F. Ernst, at .37th and North avenue; is on the sick list, threatened with diphtheria. From reports, bulbous stock in pots, pans and boxes is very popular and selling readily. Otto Eggebrecht was confined to his bed a few days last week with stomach trouble. Henry Welke and C. C. PoUworth spent March 2 in Chicago. E. O. NEW YORK COME TO "ROSELAND" 1966 Broadway, at 66th St. Campbell's Flower Shop Cleveland. HE.VVY SUPPLY WITII CURT.\ILED DEM-\>'D. The weather during the latter part of the past week turned decidedly cold- er with more snow, and in consequence, sliipm'ents from the east were delayed. Stock, however, is now arriving in large fiuantities and the demand has short- ened as have prices, so that retailers who are fortunate in having plenty of funeral work are getting the advantage of ioblot figures. Violets sold as low as $7..^>0 per 1.000. Carnations are down to from four to six cents and roses in short grades are offered at five and six cents. Daffodils are a little less plentiful. Callas are in good supply and Easter lilies can be had in quantity from this time on. Swainsonas. sweet peas, mignonette, calendulas, freesias ami narcissi are part of the daily sup- ply. Greens are more plentiful. FRANK E. CAMPBELL, Prop. JOHN C. ODINK, Mgr. MEMBER OF F. T. D. The Busiest Florist in New York City. :: Orders Filled Day or Night. s >OTE,S. The meeting of the florists' club, March ]. attended by nearly 70 re- tailers and growers, was a very interest- ing gathering. After an excellent sup- per, the minutes of the last meeting were read and then publicity became the main topic of discussion. Several plans were presented Sricluding the Milwaukee percentage basis, and a committee was appointed to report on the matter at the next meeting, at which time plans for the coming con- vention of the Society of American Florists to be held in this city, Avigust 17-19, will also be discussed. A good increase in membership was also re- ported. • Visitors : Harry Miller, Chicago; Ju- lius Dilloff and Harold Lion, New York; Martin Reukauf, Philadelphia, Pa. C. F. B. 424 The American Florist. Mar. 13, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for tiie trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the citie» indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. BINYARD, NEW YORK, 413 Madison Ave. Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. I. Siuiuner Season. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. verb's Membera FlorUts' Telegraph Delivery Aia'n 'J Mention the American Florist when toriting DAYTON, OHIO 16 end 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Eftablisbed In 18S3. Qreenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Members of Florists' Teleffraph Delivery. Mention the AmcTican Florist when writing HARTFORD, CONN. George G.McClunie 165 MAIN STREET RUht in the Hospital District-Hartford. Charter Oak, Williams, Insane. St. Francis and Memo rial Hospitals within two bloclcs of Flower Shop. Member of Florista' Telesravh Dellveiv, Mention the American Florist when writing New York. J. G. Papadem Co. (FORMERLY DRAKOS C30.) 2953 Broadway. Members of Florists' Teleffraph Dellvenr. Mention the AtncTHcan Florist when writing New York. A. B. CAZAN FLOWERS OF QUALnPY 2751 Broadway Uember of Florista' TelecxaDh SeUverr. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. The Aphrodite Co. THE ARTISTIC FLORISTS iiloral Decorations for All Occasions. 2703 Broadway, l*>>oDe Academy 24rg Mention the American Florist ttihen writing tSTABLISHED 1847 F. T. D. X* // rf ^» TH'^ NAME ^^ /^ //laJ^vY,— PROTECTS YOU ^*I90N ST. ■«*a OAnFiaij, r«u CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing For St. Louis. WIBS Grimm & Goriy Mention the American Florist when writing 1920. The American Florist, 425 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the Anns below, the Leading Retailers In the cities iiiilicatcil, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. r luuuuuiiiiiiiuiiiiiiuiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiuiniuuiiiiiitiitiuiiiiiiuiuuummuuuiiiuiiiuiiiiiuiiuiui lUUUlUlllllllllllUU(lllUllluulUll)llllltlmltlUlllllUlMll)llll■llrllil1lllllllllllliMil^llllMlMlllltllltllllllllMlllllllllllnMllUUl^ I New York Member of florists' Tele^spb Deliver;. DARDS Leading Florist | 341 Madison Ave. I Guaranteed Satisfaction I Nearly 50 Years. I I Let Us Fill Your Steamer Orders. CflHmtiiiiiiniKiiiiitiiiiiiiititiiiiiiiiihuiMiiiiMiiiiiniiirnriiiiiMirMiiiiniiriiiiiiiniiiriiiiiuiiuiniiiiiintiiiiliiiimiliiililuillliliriininnillMnininiriinniHMniiiiMiiiniiiiniitiunianinnmij Mention the Ame^-ican Florist when writing Regular European Sailings Now Established. I ininniiiMnininiiiinniHMirniiMiiiniiiiniiUimiiminnTniiii^BininiiiniiiiiminniiiiitiiiiiiiiiiMiTiiciiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiinu? Chicago. EatablUhed 1857 ^^^ 745 Buckingham Place L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders We have the Best FarilKies In the City Mambwi of Florlit*' Telarraph DcliTtry. UenXiori the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BBOOSLTirS LABOEST FLORIST ELEVEN STORES *"^tore- iBwis Ave. Cor. Hancock St. Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City, Brooklyn and Long Island. Member of Flonsts' Teleeraph Delivezr* LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGB28T FLOTVBR STORB. Mention the American Florist when writing CVDC BROS.Ca rLORISTS ■ 114 r 9TNW WASHINGTON D. C. Gudes' Memhers of Flori«t»' Telegraph Dellyeiy. Ifentlort the American Florist when writing SHERIDAN, WYO. SHERIDAN GREENHOUSE CO. Plants and Flowers WICHITA, Kansas ^tToi'r' W. H. CULP & COMPANY A. LSNGE 77-79 E. Madison St., CHICnGO Telegraph, Mail and Telephone Orders given most prompt and careful attention and filled with the best stock in the market. YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED. ■iftftftftftftft^Wi^^ STEAMSHIP Quality Flowart Pertonal Service Members F.T. D. A #?.?. -:-v,;ii^|!»^. FOR- Next AA/^eeic FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED March 11. FROM PHILADELPHIA. Andyk. Holland- America Line (Rotterdam). Volumnia. I. M. M. Lines (London). Canada, Fabre Line (Marseilles). March 13. Bergensfjord. Norwegian - American Line (Norway). ■V March 13. FROTI| NEW ORLEANS. Zyldyk. Holland- America Line (Rotterdam). Columbia, I. M. M. Lines (Glasgow). Stockholm, Swedish -American lAne (Goth- enburg). March 15. FROM BOSTON. Andyk, Holland- America (Rotterda.ii). Sommen. Swedish-American Line (Stock- holm). Stureholm, Swedish-American Line (Stock- holm). Taxandrier. Belgian Line (Havre). March 16. Rochambeau. French Line (Havre). Invincible, I. M. M. Lines (London). ■Canopic, I. M. M. Lines (Naples-Genoa). Stockholm. Swedish-American (Gothenburg). March 17 Noordam, Holland -America (Rotterdam). FROM NEWPORT NEWS. Andyk, Holland- America (Rotterdam). Finland. I. M. M. Lines (Antwerp). March 18. France, French Line (Havre). Niagara. French Line (Bordeaux). Ederemont. I. M. M. Lines (London). WEST ST. JOHN, Verentia. Cunard-Anchor. ( Avonmouth). Mention the American Florist when toritinff Cleveland, 0. The Smith & Fetters Qo.y liEADIXG FliORISTS ""^iSJPiKg^^' CLEVELAND Mention the American Florist when writing New York. E^tablUhed 184» David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Ordirt B) Telifraph Prompilj Filled Phones 1552-1553 Colnmbn*. New Orleans, La. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist Sontb 121 BARONNE STREET Member of Florlatt' TUoxrapb DoIItwt. 426 7 HE American Florist. Mar. 13, St. Paul, Minn. Holm & OlsoD 20-22-24 W. Fifth St We flu orders for any place in the Twin Cities »nd for all points in the Northwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the larRest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. W» are alive night and day. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Members of Florists Telegraph Weliveiy. Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, N. J. Beg erow s 946 BROAD STREET Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deltverlea throughout the state and to all eteamahip docks in Hoboken. N. J., and New York. Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. 4. W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDO. LarseHt Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLIEYELAMID EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Mention the American Fl07ist when writing Send TeleKraph, Telephone or Mall Orders for florist service in this vicinity to The Dominion Floral Go. 484 St. Catherines St., West Montreal, Que., Canada Every order receives prompt and careful attention. Mention the American Florist xohen writing Npwr York Telephone i^CW XUXK. Lenox 3822 HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /.venue In the Heart of most exclusive residential section. Mention the American Florist when writing WilkeS-Barre "enn^sylvlnla Town. r4TMar„ St. A.W. B.EVANS Astoria Florist NEW YORK CITY 2188 Broadway, Tei. 9414 schnner. We are In center of residential m on, between TTth and TStta strMti. Uemliers of Florists' Hslecraph DellTary. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany. N. T. — Eyres. 106 State St. Albany, N. T. — Dani^er's. Boston, Mass. — Thos. F. Galvin. Inc. Boston, Mass. — Penn, The Florist. Brooklyn, N. T. — Hugo H. Jahn. Brooklyn, N. T. — Joseph Trepel. Brooklyn, N. T, — James Weir, Inc, Buffalo, N. T. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St Chicago — Alpha Floral Co., 146 S. Wab Chicago — Central Floral Co., 132 N. State ^ Chicago— Friedman, 622 S. Michigan Blvd. Chicago — C. Frauenfelder, W. Madison St. Chicago — Fleischman, Railway Exchg. Bldg. Chicago — A. Lange, 77-79 E. Madison St. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, W. Madison Chicago — G. Wlttbold Co., Buckingham PL Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co. Cincinnati O. — H. W. Sheppard. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gaaser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak FI. Co. Dallas. Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews, The Florist. Dayton, O. — J. W. Rodgers. Denver. Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — Central Floral Co., Broadway Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — Duluth Floral Co. Bl Paso, Tex. — Potter Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Fl. Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith Harrlsburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt. Hartford, Conn. — Geo Q. McClunie. Kansas City, Mo. — W. J. Barnes. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City. Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse. Wis. — John A. Salzer Seed Co. Lincoln, Neb. — C. H. Prey. Lincoln. Neb. — Frey & Frey. Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saake. Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewlld Greenhouses. Milwaukee, Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son. Inc. Montreal, Que., Can. — The Dominion FL Co. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Bergerow'a. Newark, N. J. — The Rosery Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson. New Orleans. La. — Metalrle Ridge Nur. Co. New Orleans. La. — Chas. Eble. New Orleans, La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New York — The Aphrodite Co. New Tork — Astoria Florist, 2188 Broadway. New York — A. T. Bunyard. Madison Ave. New York — H. H. Burns, 609 Madison Ave. New York — Campbell's Flower Shop. New York — N. Chrlstatos, 1028 Sixth Ave. New York — Dard's 44th and Madison Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — John D. Plessas. Columbus Ave. New York — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Hesslon. New York — Kottmlller. New York — Malandre Bros. New York — J. O. Papadem Co. New York — A. B. Cazan, New York — Max Schllng. New York — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. Omaha. Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic. N. J. — Edward Sceery. Paterson, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Phllarlelphia. Pa. — Charles H. Grakelow. Philadelphia. Pa. — J. J. Harbermehl's Sons. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co. ' Pittsburgh, Pa. — Mrs. E. A. Williams. Rockford. III. — H. W. Buckbee. Roanoke. Va. — Fallon. Florist. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons. Salt Lake City, Utah — Miller Floral Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi. Seattle. Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Seattle, Wash. — Rosala Bros. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. Sheridan, 'Wyo. — Sheridan Greenhouse Co. St. Louis, Mo. — P. H. Weber. St. Louis Mo. — Grimm & Gorly. St. Paul Minn. — Holm & Olson. Tacoma. Wash. — California Florists. Terre Haute, Ind. — J. G. Hclnl & Sons. Toledo. O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Washington, D. C. — Blacklstone, Inc. ■Washington, D. C. — Geo. H. Cooke. VCashlngton, D. C. — Louise Flower Shop. Washington, D. C. — Gude Bros. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Comer Broadway and Gratiot Aveiiis. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cat Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canadi Members of Florists' Telegnph DsliTctr. Mention the American Florist when writing Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS HIS Farnum St. FHONIS: 1501 and LISSZ Member of Florists' Telegraph Deliverr, Dunlop's Toronto, Can. Canada's beat known and most reliable florist Only the Best 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere In Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Flowtrs DeliTered mrwiieii, PHom, 1952 BedloK HUGO H. JAHN FTXJRIST 710 Noatrand Avenue Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. T Brooklyn Representative of National Floral Corporation. Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Cumberland Member cf Florists' Telecraph SeliTSrsr. New York e:E.M. STUMPP 761 FIFTH AVKNUE Member ot Florists' Telegraph Delivery. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Farnam St., Oniaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Teleitranh Delivery. Washington, D. C. — Geo C. Shaffer, Wichita. Kan.— W. H. Gulp & Co. Wllkes-Barre, Pa. — A, W. B. Evans. Worcester, Mass. — Llttlefleld, Florist. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Show. Yonkers, N, T, — New Tork Floral Co, 1920. The American Florist. 427 Best Flowers Best Service Chicago's Leading Florist Railway Exchange Bldg. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELIERSONS, FIX)RI8TS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester ph. 606. Long DIat. Bell ph. 2189 Member of Florists' Teleirravh Deliverr. itention the American Florist when writing Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl.) 8»« Superior St.. Toledo, O. Both Phones. S37. Special attention to mall and telegraph orders. Member of Florists' Teleeraoh Deliverr. Mention the American Florist when writing ^QunnnnnnniiiiiiitiiiniHiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiDiinniinniiiiiiunminiiiiDu^ Cincinjiati, O. HARDESTY & CO. 150 last Fourth Street TH£ BEST THAT GROWS. EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. E ^ninonaiiiiDiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuuiiiuiiii^ Mention the American Florist ichen writing Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants Wo erollclt telegraph orders, discount. Regular trade 229 WEST THIRD STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Andetiion iervice meani fresh. sturdy stock and promptdeliveries i n Buf talO»Lockport Niagara Falls aod Western New York Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Kansas and Western Missouri. -r J J .- Up-to-date Service. WASlUaaSsiL^ F. T. D. Est. 1890. Ifention the American Florist when usriting J. W. ROD6EBS Elks' Boiidtne. Dnvtrtn fl 4 Sonth Jefferson Street. 'Jaj lUIl, \J, Telegraph orders for Dayton will recelv. our immediate and careful attention. Mention the American Florist when writing No order for less than $3.00 accepted for delivery. All orders for lesi than this amount will be absolutely refused. CVAIC KCC\ ^^^^ '^°^^ telegraph orders to us for \^\\ iwALlLl delivery in Chicago and vicinity. 146 S. WABASH AVE. Member of F. T. D. Mention the American Florist when writina EDWARD Passaic, N. J. F. T. SCEERY D. Paterson, N. J. Send your Orders for Chicago '°iit All ordprs carefully filled tjJJ^^^^nSt under the supervision of Sg^^!^S2^ GEORGE ASMUS.Mgr. ^^ wire. Write or Phone West 822 Member of Florists' 7e"e~av'.i Delivery. New York BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. cor. 72d St. Phone Colnmbns 5468. Branch: 840 Westchester ATe„ Bronx. Phone: Intervale 4990. Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Are at N. St., N. W. Miss Lonlse W, DnughertTf Froprletresa Phonea^Franklln 3579, 3841. 3842. Member of Florists' Teleffraph Delivery, Albany, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET E. W. PEARSON 38 State St., Newburyport, Mass. Covers All New England Points Tacoma, Wash. California Fiorist$» win take care of all telegraphic orders. Hession Madison Ave. and 76 St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PBEmSES Plant Specialists r'-o-jiiif Lensi Member of Florists' TeleBraoh Delivery. Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefally Execate4 Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and RetaU Member of Florists' TeleirraDh Delivery. ./VS^s/S^./^*^ •.*V>^>/Vs*s^^*^'^<^«'''^«*W«^ ( Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph orders carefully filled. 138-140 Fourth St.,East Denver, Colo. yhc Park B. E. GHUS. PruidegL E lOrCli WO* E. P. NEIHAN. Seotlin. Milwaukee, Wis. J. M. Fox & Sen, Inc. ,_ . J 437-39-41 Milwaukee St. ^fi\araaj Members Florists" Teleeraph Delivery Association. 428 The American Florist. Mar. 13, Quality pROMPTNeSS Mention the American Florist when writing SALT LAKE CITY MiUer Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250,000 Square Feet of Modern Glass. Flrst-Clasa Stock and Service. Usual Discount. Mention the American Florist when writing Randolph & McGlemenls Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER N. K. Cor. Tarlor and Ollre »t«. Flowers delivered In City and State on short notice. Member of Florists' Telegraph Dellverr. Mention the American Florist lohen writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR,Inc. FIX)RIST 324 Pulton St. cop. Pierrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good care and prompt attention. Phones. 270-271 Main. FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY - — OF **Home Grown Flowers" Get iT touch with J.E.MAnHEWS0N,X7nt^!;: M^^iber of Floriits' Telegraph Delivery. Mi<>Iliuse Honst n C. MONROE ST. Uembert of Plorlsti' TisIeKraph OelivuT. 430 The American Florist. Mar. 13, The Seed Trade if American Seed Trade Association. E. C. Dungan, Philadelphia, P»., PreBl- dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa.. Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, 210 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleve- land. O., Secretary- Treasurer. The thirty-eighth annual meeting will be held at Milwaukee, Wis., June 22-24, 1920. The price of bags at Chicago, March 10, was $62. The Kansa.s winter wheat crop is estimated at half a yield. Milwaukee seedsmen are said to be importing large quantities of Tiirliistaii alfalfa. Visited Seattle : C. W. Scott. New Yoik. and Hamal. began running garden matter sup- plied by the National Garden Bureau. H. B. McCULLOUGH, of the J. M. Mc- CuUough's Sons Co.. Cincinnati. O., is taking liis vacation at 2021 .Seventh avenue, Lios Angeles, Calif. The department of justice will avidit the books of the principal Ijeet sugar companies operating in Colorado to find whether they have been making un- reasonable profits. Frederick Williajc Bruggerhof, president of the J. M. Thorburn Co., New York, and dean of the American seed trade, died March 8. See obituary elsewhere in this issue. Onion Sets in the Chicago district are going out steadily at about .$,'5..50 in carlots. Inquiries are still coming in from the south and most buyers are unusually conservative as to quantity. O. L. Coulter is now with the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y., in charge of that firm's Pacific coast interests in California and Washing- ton, with headquarters at Stockton, Calif. Toledo, O. — The clover seed market opened inactive, March 8. Cash closed at $33.55 and October at $2.5.00. Tim- othy was practically unchan.ged, with March at $G.-10. April ,$(5.-10 and May, .$t).85. The Alaska pea has been a bad ac- tor; starting at 16 to 18 cents per pound, the price has wobbled all around until some stock was sold at the can- ners' convention and since as low as 10 cents. Ed Leonard, of the S. F. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, and Miss Edith Pat- terson were quietly married last month. S. F. Leonard writes from Florida that the weather is iinusually cold there. Oakfield, N. Y'. — Pea growers in this locality have incorporated under the name of the Onkfield Co-operative Asso- ciation, the object being to secure a uniform price for their product in we"sT- ern New York, I. C. Reed is the presi- dent. The free seed appropriation, amount- ing to nearly a quarter of a million dollai-s, has been eliminated from the agricultural bill by the senate com- mittee, but so far the senate has taken no action in the matter. Board of Trade — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade, March 10, were as follows : Tim- othy, $10.00 to $13.00 per 100 pounds; March sold for $13..50; red clovei% $45.00 to $53.00 per 100 pounds. Californians are being urged to join in a "save the water" movement. The appeal, issued through the railroad commission, declares that the present The Late Frederick William Bruggerhof. See Obituary. Page 403. water supply is the lowest, and that even if noi-mal rainfall occurs during the rest of the rain season, there will be a water shortage for domestic, irri- gation, industrial and power purposes. jiii'iiiiiiiiiiiiiKiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiilililitlliiilillillllliiiiiiiiiiiiniiiii: I THE W. G. PRESSING! SEED COMPANY | I NORWAIjK, OHIO. I I ^^— Groners Excluatvely o( ^— | I Sweet Corn Seed I IIIIWIinMIIHIIIIIIIItMIIIIK IIII1IIIIIIIIIIIII Pieters-Wheeier Seed company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondence SoUcited. The cantaloupe seed business has goue into the hands of the produce commission trade, some dealers han- dling 10,000 pounds of a variety direct to planters and usually take over the sale of the crop produced from this seed. The .\mericau Mutual Seed Co.. A. A. Berry & Co., and the Dave Peck Seed Co. are given the compliments of the Rural New Yorker, as to their business methods, in its issue of Febru- ary 28. Seedsmen should procure a copy. What ails the New York seed houses that it becomes necessary and worth while for the Macy department store to run a page seed advertisement in Country Life? Is there such an over- flowing rush for seeds and gardening tools that regular houses fail the piiblic? The castor bean growing operations promoted in Floi-ida in the spring of 1017 by government authority, and the growers' claim of damages on account of unsuitable seed supplied, add a bad chapter to the long story of government attempts to take the seed business away from trained seedsmen. In Sweden and Norway, Dutch bulb travelers are chai-ged a license of about $120 each per season. Such bulb concerns, with travelers in this conn- try, no matter how many they employ, ai-e paying neither license nor income tax, making competition with local houses that much more severe. The Bi-own Bulb Ranch, at Capitola, Calif., has greatly strengthened its ex- ecutive organization in the addition of Alonzo J. Brown, for more than 20 years president of a prominent bank at Noblesville. Ind., father of James A. Brown, the general manager, who will assume the duties of secretary and treasurer, and W. C. Roberts, former member of the University of California faculty in soil chemistry, who takes the position of superintendent of produc- tion. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. The Best Color Chart PRICK 31.00 POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 8. Dearborn St., Chicago I Grower for the Wholcsiili' Trarlr> Only. Onion, Lettoce, CiBROT, fk n Pabsnip. Parsley, Celbrt.Endivk. Salsify, Named AND Mlxbd ** ■■ Grandiflora AND Spencer SwEKT Pbas AND SONrLOWEE. Seed Growers SAN JOSE. CALIFORNIA Company 1920. The American Florist, 431 We are headquarters for llie BEST OF KVERYTHING in VEGETABLE SEEDS with our Stock Seed Parma at Oraas LAke. Mich., and our growing stations In every part of the United States where geedfl are grown successfully, all In charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN and VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. ^flF~ Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for future delivery. '^PQ JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., CAMBRIDGE, N. Y. Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandi- aoras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LOIA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers liOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA Yokohama Nursery Co. LTD. Woolworth Building, NEW YORK CITY IMFORTBRS Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds Catalogues Received. Lsaac F. Tilling-hast, Santa Rosa, Calif., new fruits, vegetables and flowers; H. J. Weber & Sons' Nursery Co., Nur- sery, Mo., nursery stock, "Tree Plant- ing With Explosives"; Conard & Jones, West Grove, Pa., roses; John Merritt, Farmingdale, N. Y., dahlias; Thos. J. Grey Co., Boston, Mass., seeds; Far- mer Seed &. Nursery Co., Faribault, Minn., seeds and nursery stock. _C- Keur & Sons, Hillegom, Holland, (New York branch, 33 Broadway), bulbs; Grass and Clover Seed Prices. The following were the wholesale prices in dollars per 100 pounds on timothy, Kentucky blue grass, red top and red clover, at principal points of distribution, February 28, 1920, as given by the Government Market Reporter of March t>. 1920: Ky. Timo- Blue Red Red thy Grass Top Clover New York ....$14.76 $29.00 $19.00 $57.00 Baltimore 14.60 28.00 19.00 66.00 Richmond 14.76 29.00 20.60 68.76 Kansas City .. 14.60 31.00 21.00 69.00 Buffalo 14.60 28.00 20.00 68.00 Toledo 14.60 31.00 21.00 67.65 Louisville 14.50 31.00 21.00 60.00 Chicago 13.76 29.00 18.00 66.60 Minneapolis ... 14.00 31.00 22.00 68.60 St. Louis 14.60 31.00 21.60 69.00 Denver 16.00 31.00 22.00 Salt Lake City. 14.00 31.60 20.00 60.00 Seattle 18.00 36.00 26.00 62.00 Memphis 14.76 29.00 23.00 69.60 Average for the United States same date 1919 $10.66 $23.00 $14.00 $41.00 California Rainfall. The following table shows the Calif- ornia rainfall to March 3 ; Seasonal Normal Eureka 13.46 32.28 Red Bluff 6.74 17.98 Sacramento ... 4.96 14.22 Mt. Tamalpais. 10.46 16.89 San Francisco. 6.46 16.71 San Jose 6.30 11.99 Fresno 4.21 6.64 San L. Obispo 8.77 14.48 Los Angeles... 7.88 11.27 San Diego 6.86 7.34 last Tr. 30.90 23.33 16.77 26.63 23.22 16.60 6.82 14.69 6.07 6.32 SEND FOR 1920 Florists' and Market Gardeners' Catalog NOW READY TO MAIL EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO. 4013 Milwaukee Ave., (Neanrvlng Park Blvd.) CHICAGO Salvia or Scarlet Sage We have just completed harvesting our own Bloomsdale Farm Grown, crop 1919, Salvia or Scarlet Sage. We offer yon this exceptionally good strain, and high vitality seed, of the following varieties : Salvia Splendens or Clara Bedman, Salvia Bonfire, 1 lb., $30.00 per lb.; 5 lbs. and over, $25.00 per lb. Net, 60 days, 2% off 10, f. o. b. Bristol, Pa., if unsold on receipt of order, as we did not have a large crop. D. Landreth Seed Company, B,tabil'sh2d'?784 Bristol, Pa. Mention the American Florist when loriting ■■: Seed Growers 1. 1. IflUKdL W LU. San Francisco, Calif. GROWERS OF SKUEOrKD STOCKS OP Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Carrot, Sweet Peas, Etc. Western Seed & Irrigation Go. WHOLESALX SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES: Cucumber, Muskmelon and Watermelon, PniHpkin, Summer and Winter Squash, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. Write for Special Contract and Spot Prices. OfBoe and Warehouse, Growing Station, FREMONT. NEB. ROCKY FORD, COLO. Bolgiano's "Big Crop" Seeds "Tested and Trusted" Over a Century. Special price list to Florists and Market Gardeners. Write for a copy at once— it will save you money. J. B0L6IAN0 & SON, Baltimore, Md. 432 The American Florist. Mar. 13, BILBS AND ROOTS For Immediate Shipment T. R. Begonia Bulbs Single mixed, ^i-\ in. Per 1000 diameter 90.00 Single, in following separate colors: Scarlet, Pink, Crim- son, Vi-X in. diameter 96.00 F. O. B. New York Size No. to case Percale 7-9 300 $49.50 8-10 260 47.50 9-lU 2110 50.00 10-11 160 49 60 11-12 130 47.5'J F. 0. B. Denver 6-8 400 42.00 7-9 300 49 60 8-10 250 47.60 9-10 200 60.00 F. 0. B. Chicago 7-9 300 49.60 10-11 150 49.50 F. 0. B. London (Ont.) 7-9 300 49.50 8-10 260 47.50 9-10 200 50.00 lO-U DARiL 160 49.60 innA CTii/co DAMdUU ;)lA[lLd Size No. to bale Per bale Natural 2 ft. 4,000 $16.00 " 6 ft. 3,000 28.50 (( 6 ft. 2,600 27.50 Green , Zli ft. 2,500 24.00 11 4 ft. 2,600 28.00 TERMS 60 days net, 2% cash 10 days from invoice date, cash with order unless your credit is established with us. Write for prices on HARDY LILY BULBS, DRACAENA CANES, PALM SEEDS, RAFFIA, BAMBOO CANES, Etc. Established 1902. "Reliability" is onr motto. We occupy our own building, a city block through, and give prompt, efficient, courteous service. McHutchison & Co. 95 Chambers St., NEW YORK BRITISH SEEDS- KELWAY'S LEADING HOUSE FOR IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS write for Our SPECIAL PRICES, stating, if possible, quantities required. lllustraleJ CaialoBM Fi«. KELWAY & SON, Wholesale Seed GROWERS (.'able Addres •KE[.\V.\Y. LANGTORT.' LANGPORT, Eng. Fi. Ci. MS ^mM^ ^ ©^. . WHOLESALE SEED GRQ WERS> SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST „ ...* .«*^ . -^-r^w^^^ CABLE ADDRESS, "MCG1LL-SEED" ^-. A T ¥T^/^T> -Vft A SAN FRANCISCO sa~ francsco CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing I. N. Simon & Sod Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. Mention the American Florist 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 when writing mm R. PEDRICK & SON PEDRIOKTOWN, N. J. Pepper, Ef?K Plant. Tomato. Okra, AaparacniB. Rhubarb, Celery, Spinach, Beet, Onion, Beans, Cabbage. Canllflower, Sweet Com and Vine Seeds. Correspondence Solicited. WHOLESALE SEED QROWERS Mention the American Florist when writing An experence of half a century In producing high grade GARDEN SEEDS fit your disposal. Contract growers for the jobblDg trade of a (ull line. Mall us your list for both SPOT and FUTURE requirements. S. D. WOODRUFF fi SONS Oranse, Conn., and New York City Mention the American Florist when writing For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send yonr Inqnlrle* to HURST & SON 15a Honndsdltch LONDON, - - ENGLAND The Premier British WboIe««l» and Exporting Seed House. 75 YEARS UNRIVALUD REPUTATION Waldo Rohnert GII,ROY. CAL. WHOLESALtB SEED GROWER Specialties! Beet, Carrot, Bndlve, Lettuce. Onion and Radish. Correspondence Solicited. TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIPORNIA. THE C. HERBERT COY SEED CO. VAIiIiEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber, Muskmelon. Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. 1920. The American Florist. 433 Sp ring Bulbs For Your Counter Trade and for Your Greenhouses. GLADIOLUS The finest bulbs produced the past summer. We are large growers and ing can offer many other Per 1000 I Mrs. Francis King, l-irst ] size $25.00 ; Mrs. Francis King, Medium size 20.00 : Chicago White, First size 33.00 \ Chicago White, Medium size 30.00 Augusta, First size 35.00 Augusta, Medium size 30.00 America, First size 27.00 America, Medium size 22.00 Haliey, First size 35,00 Hailey, Medium size 30.00 Europe, First size 65.00 Europe, Mtdium size 60.00 in addition to the follow- named kinds. Write us. Per 1000 Niagara, First size $50.00 Niagara, Medium size 45 00 Peace, First size 45.00 Panama, First size 47.00 Panama, Medium size 38.00 Mrs. Franlc Pendleton, First size 47.00 Mrs. Franlc Pendleton, Medium size 43.00 Schwaben, First size 55.00 Schwaben, Medium size 50.00 Primulinus Sunbeam, First size 60.00 War, First size 60.00 CALADIUIV1S With sound center shoots. TUBEROSES sizes Doz. 100 5 to 7 in. clrcuin $1.00 $7.50 7 to 9 In. clrcum 1.25 9.00 9 to 11 In. clrcum 2.3S 15.00 1 1 to 1 2 In. clrcum. (scarce) 4.25 30.00 12 in. and upwards, very large (scarce) each. 40c 1000 $ 70.00 85.00 140.00 Lilium Giganteum From Ice Storage. 7- 9 In. (300 to easel") Per 8- 9 In. (260 to case) I Case 8- 10 In. 12 25 to case) f nri) nn 9-10 In. ;200tocase)J OOt.UU Well cured Bulbs. Free from rot. 00 .25 i Dwarf Bxcelslor Pearl, second size, 3-4 Inch $3 Dwarf Excelsior Pearl, First size, 4-6 Inch 5.00 Variegated leaved, single 4.00 Albino, early single white 4.00 Armstrong's Ever Blooming 4.00 Mexican 3.00 1000 S27.50 45.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 25.00 CANNAS stored in our special moist cellars, not dried and stunted 100 Chas. Henderson, Crimson , 4 ft $ 4.00 David Haium, Vermilion, 3H t' 5.00 Eureka, White, 4 ft 8.00 Florence Vanghan, Yellow spotted. 5 ft 4.00 Firebird, best Scarlet, 4 ft 10.00 Gustav Gompper, Yellow, 3^ ft 5.00 Hungaria. best Pink, 3% ft 7.50 King Bumbert, Scarlet, 4 ft 5.50 Long Branch, bright CrimsoD.Sft 8.00 Mad. Crozy, Vermilion, 3^ f t 4.00 Meteor, brilliant Crimson, 4 ft 6.50 Orange Bedder, Orange color, 4 ft 6.00 Yellow Humbert, deep rich Y'cllow, 4 ft 6.00 Queen Charlotte, Orange Scarlet, 4 ft 5.00 Souv. Antolne Crozy, Crimson, 4 ft 5.00 The Express, Crimson Scarlet, 2^4 ft 6.00 Mrs. A. Conard, Salmon Pink, 4 ft 12.00 Venus, Rosy Pink, 4 ft 4.00 Wlntzer's Colossal, bright Scarlet, 5 ft 4.00 Wyoming. Orange, 7 ft 4.00 WRITE FOR OUR "SPRING BOOK FOR FLORISTS" NEW YORK Vaughan^s Seed Store CHICAGO TUBEROSE. CALADIUM. 434 The American Florist. Mar. 13, PRICE LIST ON GANNAS Select 2 to 3 eyes. We have never handled finer stock. Per Per 100 1000 ipa.oo »S5.00 3.00 ::r>.oo 3.00 25.00 5.00 45.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 Bronze-Leaved Varieties Height BRANDY'AVINE. Wine red dappled with criiDSon 3^ ft. DAVID HARVM. Bright vermilion scarlet mottled dark red 3 ft. E3GAMJALE. Deep currant red 4 ft. KING HUMnRRT. Orange scarlet .. .4 to 4% ft. WYOMING. Orange-colored ' ft. MUSAFOLIA. Immense foliage. .. .6 to 8 ft. SHENANDOAH. Rose pink 4 ft. Variegated Flowers with Green Foliage Per Per Height 100 1000 ALLEMANIA. Bright scarlet, broad yel- low border, beautifully mottled. .4 to 5 It. »3.00 $25.00 GLADIOFI.ORA. Crimson edged with gold SVz tt. 3.00 S5.00 ITALIA; Clear yellow overlaid vrlth orange 3% ft. 3.00 25.00 Mme. CROZY. Brilliant scarlet, orange gilt edge 3J4 ft. 3.00 25.00 SOV. D'ANTOINE CROZY'. Bright gold- en yellow 4 ft. 3.00 25.00 Pink Stiades with Green Foliage Per Per Height 100 1000 HVNGARIA. Ptnk with satiny sheen... 3 ft. $5.00 $40.00 MLLE. BERAT. Deep rose pink 4 MRS. A. CONARD. Salmon pink 4 ROSEA GIGANTEA. Rich rose pink 4 LOUISE, Soft rose pink 5 VENUS. Rose pink, creamy yellowr border 4 ft, ft. 3.00 ft. 5.50 ft. 6.00 ft. 3.00 S5.00 50.00 55.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 Yellow Shades with Green Foliage Height AUSTRIA, Bright yellow, crimson throat SM-ft. BURBANK. Sulphur yellow, inner petals dotted red FLORENCE VAUGHAN. Yellow with bright red spots 5 INDIANA. Rich golden orange 5 GLADIATOR. Bright yellow, spotted crimson 4 R. AVALLACE. Canary yellow 5 YELLOW HUMBERT. Deep rich yellow heavily spotted bright red 3 to 3 Vo ft. GUSTAV GUMPER. Golden yellow, lower petals spotted red 4 ft. Per 100 $3.00 ft. 3.00 ft. ft. ft. ft. 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 Per 1000 $25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 40.00 27.50 Red Shades with Green Foliage Height A. BOUVIER. Clear crimson 5 ft. BEAUTE POITEVINE. Crimson 4 ft. CRIMSON IIEDDEK. Red 314 ft. CHAS. HENDERSON. Crimson scarlet, yellow flame throat 4 FIREBIRD. Glistening scarlet, without markings 4 JEAN' TISSOT. Vermilion, bright orange shadings 3 LOUISIANA. Crimson scarlet 5 to 6 METEOR. Brilliant scarlet 5 KATE GRAY. Soft orange shaded car- mine, dotted yellow throat 5 to 6 PENNSYLVANIA. Scarlet overlaid with orange 4>4 ft. TARRYTOWN. Crimson 3V4 ft. WINTZER'S COLOSSAL. Vivid scarlet 5 to 6 ft. PANAMA. Dull red, overlaid rose, ^vlth mottled yellow edge 3 ft. EXPRESS. Crimson scarlet 2V4 ft. BLACK PRIN'CE. Dark velvety crimson. 41^ ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. Per 100 $3.00 3.00 3.60 3.00 8.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 ft. 3.00 3.00 3.00 Per 1000 $25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 75.00 25.00 35.00 40.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 5.00 40.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 Prices snbject to change without notice. Watch Us Grow." American Bulb Co. 172 North Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Seed Packets flowt:r seed sizes to catalog envelopes — return envelopes Brown Bag Filling Machine Co. FITCHBUBG. MASS., U. S. A. EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of Hich-Qrade Seed, TOMATO, Pepper, Eggplant. Squash. Pump- kin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Com, Onion, Turnip, BLadish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Btc. BrandKs: Wisconsin, Colorado, Uilfnrii ftnnn Montana. IdaHo, Washington. HimUIH,UUilll. SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm. Send your Inqoirlea to The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago '''''■'^^"*^'»rf^*V•'*^^V*^^/^*s*^/i.A.^.^,#VV^/VV^/s/s^^srf^/^^^rf^#^^^ BULBS HOLLAND BULBS R. A. VANDERSCHOOT Wholesale Bulb Grower HILLEGOM, HOLLAND Our Products Appeal to and Please the Critical. I BULBS 299 Broadway NEW YORK BULBS Mention the A merican Florist when writing JAMES VICK'S SONS Growera of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get thR benefit of our 69 years' experience. All Seasonable Varieties. Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City Mention the American Florist token toriting ROUTZABN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Swilt Pn and Nasturtium Specialists. AVIioIesale Grotrers of fnll list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention the American Florist ichen writing 1920. The American Florist. 435 DREER'S FAMOUS AMERICAN ASTERS. As usual our Asters are American jirown and were carefully inspected wlien in bloom and feel sure they are unsurpassed for I c|iiiili(y. Dreer's "Crimson Giant" Aster. Typical Flowers of KIke Asters Astei'niums. This strain of Giant Comet Asters was frst exhibited at tlie Florists' Convention in 1912, and tlieir immense size and Ciirys- anthemum-like appearance created a sensation. They closely resemble Crego's Giant, but come into bloom fully two weeks earlier. We offer three colors. Tr. pkt. Oz. White Astermum $0.40 $2.00 Pink " 40 «.00 Lavender " 40 2.00 Crego's Giant Comet Asters. Magnificent fluffy flowers, averaging over 5 inches across, with long strong stems, the finest of this type. Comes into bloom in August, continuing well Into September, and unlike most of the Comet sorts, stands when cut and is a good flower to ship. We offer five colors, of the highest quality. Tr. pkt. Oz. White. Purest white $0.40 $2.00 Pink. Delicate shell pink 40 2.00 Purple. Bright purple 40 2.00 Kose. Rich deep rose 40 2.00 Lavender. ,\ rich deep shade 40 2.00 Finest Mixed. All colors 30 1.50 For complete list of .\stcrs and other Flower HENRY A. DREER, 714-716 A superb late-branching variety, with perfect double flowers of rich rosy crimson, full of fire. Fine for cut- ting, showing up well under artificial light. 40 ct», per trade pkt.; $2.00 per oz. Early Wonder Asters. The earliest of all Asters, frequently coming Into bloom before the end of June, Fine for cutting. Tr. pkt. Oz. Pink $0.40 $2.00 White 40 2.00 King Asters. The "King" Asters form a distinct class or type, and liave many sterling qualities to recommend them to lov- ers of fine Asters. They are of strong, sturdy habit, growing fully 18 Inches high, and bear from August to October very large double blossoms, the petals of which are more or less quillpd, forming very attractive flowers. Tr. pkt. Oz. Dreer's Crimson King:. .\ brilliant new color in this type, which originated with us. It is the richest and deepest crimson variety known to us $0.50 $2.50 Lavender King. Pale lavender 50 3.50 Ink King. An attractive shade of delicate shell-pink 40 2.00 Kose King. A beautiful brilliant rose variety .40 2.00 Violet King. This is ihe original of .{his type, and is a pleasing soft shade of violet,,... .40 2.00 White King. Pure glistening white 50 2.60 King Mixed. All colors 40 2.00 Dreer's Superb Ivate Branching Asters. The finest Asters for late August and September blooming. The plants form strong, branching bushes, 2 to 2% feet high, bearing on long strong stems their handsome Chrysanthemum-like flowers, which, under ordinary cul- tivation, average 5 inches across. The form of the flow- ers, together with the length of the stem, places them at the head of Asters for cutting. They come Into bloom from two to three weeks after the average type, usually being at their best during September, and filling In the gap between the general run of Asters and Chrysan- themums. We offer eight beautiful and distinct colors, viz.: Tr. pkt. Oz. A rich, deep lavender $0.30 Extra fine stock 30 An exquisite shade 30 A very desirable color 30 Rich and brilliant 30 Royal deep purple 30 .\zure Blue. Pure White. Shell Pink. Kose Pink. Deep Rose. Deep Purple. $1.60 1.60 l.SO 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.00 avender. A pale grayish-lavender 30 Crimson. Very rich 30 Finest Mixed. All the colors 25 Royal Asters. One of the best Asters of recent introduction, and might briefly be described as an early Howermg. form of our Superb l>ate-Branching variety, having all the good qualities of the lat- ler but coming into bloom in July or early August and lasting in perfect condition a long time. We offer five beautiful .and distinct colors, viz.: _ ,^ „ Tr. pkt. Oz. Lavender. Soft lavender violet *'■,!! Purple. Rich dee" violet purple so Rose Pink Rosy-pink, shaded white "0 Shell Pink. Very delicate tint 50 White. Pure white -po Finest Mixed. All colors *" $2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.00 New Red Aster "Sensation." This Is the reddest of all Red Asters, the color being a rich garnet or ox blood red which glistens In the sunshine like a live coal The plants are of free-branching habit about 18 Inches high; the very double flowers, averaging 3% Inches across are borne freely on stems a foot long from early In August till the close of September. The intense color shows up well when cut. and makes a very brilliant bit of color In a bed or border. SO ctB. per trade pkt.: $2.50 per oz. Seeds see our Wholesale Catalogue for 1920. Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. ^UlltlllUiilUIIUIIIIIiiiii i.iiii.iiiitiimiitmitiiiiillllllllllllllltir/^ I BURPEE'S SEEDS I I Philadelphia | s Wholesale Price List for Florists ^ = and Mirket L,ardeners. = '^iuiiiiiiiiniiuiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiniiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiui# TBBI J.G.ROBINSONSEEDGO, WATERIXK), NEBRASKA ROCKY PORD, COLORADO. Contract Growers of Cucumbers. Canta- loupe, Watermelon. Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corn. Geraniums cutVings. Everything sold until latter part of March. S. A. Nntt and Bachner (20.00 perlOOO Ricard and Poltevlne 86.00 per 1000 Orders for Ricard alone, at.. St.OO perlOOO ALBBRT NL HERR. uncasierpa. 436 The American Florist. Mar. 13, ■iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuaiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiniiiiMUiininiiiiniHiirritMiriiiiiiiiiMiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiininiiiiHiiiiiiiMiiiiiiMMtMHuiiiuiiiiiiiMii^ "Hamburg Late Pink" Chrysanlhemum I Picture was taken Dec. 6. 1919, and wlU cive n good Idea of what i "Hamburg Late Pink" looks like uheii grown to stufrle stems and planted six | iiitlies each way. = "Hamburg Late Pink" Is an Improved late pink M.iud Dean, having more = peiaJa. and if grown for late will hardly ever sho\i an open center. E The average grower of chrj'santh'^munas irust have varieties which are = ea.sy to handle and from which he can cut as near 100% of perfect blooms = as possible. "Hamburg Late Pink*' has been prown for the last four vears, = and produces a very hiph proportion of good fiowers. Tt la not an exhibition = variety, but, for late pink, one of the best for commercial purposes. It can = be had in bloom the latter paj-t of November by takii'.g an early bud, but = snme of the flowers will show open centers; but by selecting late buds, after § October Isl, most of the flowers are cut during December, and would advise = to select late buds, as the later buds will hardly ever show an ot>en center, = and some flowers can be had even in January. S Keeping qualities are excellent, and where a grareful pink flower is | wanted, "Hamburg Late Pink" cannot be surpassed. "Hamburg Late Pink" = v-ill be disseminated in the spring of 1920. Plants will be ready Manh Ist, | 1920, and all orders will be filled In rotation. | RootedCutlings[byparcelpostl. .$16.00 per 100; $150.00 per 1000 I 2-inch pots (by express) IS.OOperlOO; 160.00 per 1000 | WILLIAM F. KASTING COMPANY I 568-570 Washington St., BUFFALO, N. Y. | ■iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiniiiiniiiiiiiriiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiinitiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiHiiiiiiMiiiiiiiRiiiiiii: Mention the American Florist when writing BLOOMING AND SPRING PLANTS At reduced prices for want of room. Order today. This advertisement may not appear ag:ain. Empty greenliouses do not pay; fill them up. we have the stock. Liberal extras for early orders; packing free. 100 4 -in. Primula Obroiiicas, Pull of buds and bloom $30.00 4 -In. .CMnese Primroses, Bud and bloom 15.00 4 -in. I'riniula j>Iala<>oicles. Bud and bloom 12.50 6 -In. Cineraria.. Full of buds 60.00 5 -in. C.vclanieiis. Full of bud and bloom 80.00 4 -In. faster Greetines. In buds... 35.00 4 -in. Marguerites. White and Tel- low 20.00 4 -In. Asparagus Plnmosus 12.50 3^-in. Geraniums. Asst. varieties.. 12.50 Any number plants of the above at hun- dred rates. 100 1000 8%-ln. Fuchsias. 12 asst. va- rieties $4.50 ^0.00 2%-ln. Margruerites. 3 varie- ties 4.00 35.00 2^ -In. Heliotrope, 3 varieties 4.00 35.00 2 -in. Ageratum. Light and dark blue 3.25 30.00 2 -In. Geraniums. 8 varieties ready 4.25 40.00 2V4^in. Vinca Variegala 5.00 45.00 4 -In. Vinca Variegala 13.00 125.00 ■2 -in. Cuphea. Cii^ar Plant.. 3.00 28.00 Canna. King Humbert 5.00 45.00 Canna. Yellow King Humbert 4.50 40.00 Canna. Fire Bird 10.00 90.00 Canna, Mrs. Alfred Conard 10.50 100.00 Canna. Rosea Glgantea 10.00 90.00 15 other good varieties 3.25 30.00 Also abundance of other stock. Corre- epondence solicited. Alonzo J.Bryan Wholesale Florist Washinffton, New Jersey Mention the American Florist u'hen irritinfj Chrysanthemums THE BEST In Novelties and Standard Kinds. Catalogue on application. Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Mention the American Florist u-hen writing IMichelPs Flower Seeds ASP.\RAGrS PLt'MOSt'S NAXTS SEED GllEEXHOrSE GROWN 1000 seeds $3.50 I 10.000 seeds $30.00 6000 seeds 16.25 j 25.000 seeds 68.75 I/ATHHOCSE GROWN SEEDS 1000 seeds $2.00 I 10.000 seeds $18.50 6000 seeds 9.75 | 25.000 .seeds Special Prices on larger quantities. LOBELIA Tr. pkt. Crystal Palace Compacta, dwarf blue $0.30 Barnard's Perpetual (Trailing) 30 Crystivl Palace Speciosa (Trailing) 20 Sappliire (Trailing), deep blue 40 C.XLENimLA Tr. pkt. Oz. MiclieU's Special Forcing. Orange yellow $0.35 $0.70 C.VNDTTm Michell's Giant Wliite 15 .60 H lb., $1.50; lb., $4.00 CEN'TUREA Per 1000 seeds Oz. Candidissima $0.40 $2.00 Gymnocarpa 15 .50 DRACAENA Indivisa. . . . PETUNIA Tr. pkt. Oz. $1.00. $0.15 $0.30 % tr. pkt. Tr. pkt. Grandiflora, fringed $0.30 Ruffled Giants 30 California Giants 30 Monstrosus (Michell's) 60 Also all otlier Seasonable Seeds. List $0.50 .50 .50 1.00 Bulbs, if yon S.4.L'\X\ Tr. pkt. America or Globe. of Fire. .$0.50 Bonfire 40 Zuricli 50 Splendens 25 VERBEN.\S Manunotli Fancy Blue . . Mammoth Fancy Pink. . . . Mammoth Fanc.v Scarlet . Mammoth Fancy White.. Mammoth Fancy ^lixed.. 43.76 Oz. $2.00 1.75 .75 Oz. $4.00 2.50 4.00 1.50 .30 1.25 ..>.» l.iCt .30 1.25 .:50 1.25 .30 1.00 VINCA Alba 15 .75 .All)a I'ura la .75 Rosea 15 .75 Mixed 15 .60 and Supplies. Send haven't a copy. for Wholesale Price HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 518 Market Street, PHILADELrUIA, PA. Mention the American Florist ichen ioritino Lily of the Valley BRUNS' CELEBRATED CHICAGO MARKET BRAND Per 1000, $60.00; 600, $27.60; 100, $6.00. BRUNS' SPECIAL EARLY FORCING Per 1000. $40.00; 600, $L>2.60; lOO, $6.U0. BEST HOLLAND PIPS Per 1000, $30.00; 600, $17.50; 100, $4.00. H. N. BkONS, 3040 W. Madison St., Chicago | Mention % American Florist when writing 1920. The American Florist. 437 ivin iiiiiiiiiiiiMuiriiirmm irtiiiiiriiiimiiiniiiiiiMiiu i mmi iimiiiiiimmiii i iiiiiiimiiimuiiml iiiiilliiiiiiiiiiririiiriunii uuiilliilillllliiiimillll uiiiiiiiiuiiiiuuiiiuiiuiiuumuiMmliiiii"iii"ii""'«'£ IVAUGHAN'S ASTERS I (il.ANT <()M1;T Shell Pink, PurplP. Rose. Crimson. Lavender. Light Blue. Dark Hlue. While Trade pkt. Oz. ,\nv €>f nbovc S0.20 Sl.'JO .Mlxeil. nil coloni 1 lb.. $12.00 .I.') 1.00 KxproMM, ICxtra Karly White '4 oz.. 40c. .'IVi 1.50 Extra Early Rose 'i oz.. 40<-. .'{."> 1.50 OSTKK^H FKATHEK This Is the finest type of Aster for all purposes, especially for market cut flowers. The graceful long petals are thickly produced. Crimson LlRht Blue T^avonder Roso LlKht rink Dlark Blue Pink Whito Sllvprv T.llac Trade pkt. Oz. .•\nv of nbove H oz., -lOc. $0.25 $1.40 Mixed, aU colors % oz., 35c. .25 1.80 QITERX OF THE M.ARKET The Standard Early Flowering Type White. Crimson. I..avender. Pink.. Dark Blue. Scarlet. Flesh. Trade Pkt.. 20c: 07... S1.20: 'i oz., 35c. Light Blue. Trade Pkt., 20c; oz., $l.aO; % oz.. 35c. Any of above, except where noted, per lb., $12.00 y\ oz.. 30c 15 1.00 Mixed, ull colon, lb. $10.00 U oz. 20c. .10 .80 SEMPLE'S BRANCHING Lavender Rose Pink Crimson Daybreak (Mary Semple) Deep Violet White Azure Blue Purple .Any of above, Ih . $12.00: 'd oz Mixed, nil colors, lb.. $10.00; i; .10c. . 25c. .15 .10 CARLSON OR INVINCIBLE White Lavendpr Marquis Pink Purple Any of the above 'li oz.. 3no. .20 MItmI, the above colors >4 oz., 35c. .'30 CREGO This flower is giant in size, many blossoms six Inches across. The petals are nearly double the length of the older varieties and are twisted and curled into a very fluffy effect. White. Crimson. Dark Pink. Lavender, Purple. Shell Pink. Ank of the above 'i oz.. 40c .25 Mixed, all colors ^4 oz.. 40c .25 THE ROYAL — Early-Flowering Branching This type fills a g.ip between the Queen of the Market and the Late-Flowering Branching Asters. Sown early inside, and planted out with Queen of the Market, it follows that variety very closely. White. Shell Pink. Rose Pink. Lavender. Purple. Any of (he above \\ oz.. 40c .25 Mixed, all colors 'i oz., 40c ,25 THE MIKADO Petals are narrow, very long and gracefully re- flexed. The outer petals show to their full extent while gradually toward the center they bend and curl on each other in such magnificent disorder as to make the flufflest aster we liave ever seen. White '4 oz.. 40c .25 1.00 .80 1.20 1.20 1.50 1.40 1.40 1.40 Pink Rochester 40c .35 50 2.00 = 2.00 i 2.00 I .35 .25 Tll>; KING The habit is similar to the popular Giant Branch- ing, vigorous In growth, long stiff stems. In form the flower Is entirely distinct from any other va- riety; petals somewhat resemble the quilled va- rieties, but are much larger and broader, those In the center being curled and incurved, complete- ly covering the crown. In sliape and size the bloom is round, full and very large. Rose. Pink. Violet. White, Crimson. Lavender Trade pkt. Oz. Any of the above % oz., 45c. $0.25 $1.60 Mixed, all colors 'A oz., 40c OTHER AMERICAN ASTERS Lavender Gem. One of tlie most charming sorts. The flowers are of a true lavender shade and the petals are gracefully curled and twisted, and the blooms are borne on long stems Peerless Pink. The flowers are enormous, globular in shape, many five inches across, of a most de- lightful and pleasing rich shell pink. First flowers appear about the middle of August, but the plant is at its zenith about four weeks later Crimson Giant. This shade has been one which has seemed to lack Intensity of color, but in this va- riety the blood red blossom is particularly bright Sensation. The reddest of all red asters, the color being a dark rich garnet or ox-blood red which glistens in the sunshine like a live coal. The plants are of the free branching habit, about IS inches high, the double flowers averaging about 3 inches in diameter are borne freely on stems about 12 inches long Soleil D'Or (Golden Sun). Best Yellow Aster IMnmnioth >on-I,ateral Branching Hliite. 2 ft This is without doubt the largest Aster on the market. Many of the flowers will measure four inches in diameter. The plants grow about two feet high with a low branching habit, and the flowers which are borne on non-lateral stems are full, with petals curled and incurved, making the flowers appear like a cross between an Ostrich Feather and a Giant Branching Vt oz., e5c. Mammoth Non-I.atcral Branching Bine. 2 ft. Very like the preceding except the flowers are a medium shade of blue "-i oz.. 50c, American Beanty. Rose Pink. 2 >(. ft. Is similar in type of flower and growth to the well known Late Branching Asters, but differs in that all the large blossoms are produced on much longer and heavier stems. It Is the first of a new strain of late branching habit, and of robust growth. The flowers are fully double to the last and are a most lovely shade of bright carmine-rose, almost iden- tical with the World-Famous American Beauty Rose. Each plant forms a perfect bush . . ^i oz., 65c .\merican Beauty. Purple 'i oz.. 80c ASTERS IN ftUXTURES Vaaghan'8 Florists* Mtxtnre H oz., 45c White Tall Varieties, Mixed 'i oz.. 45c Vaughan's Excelsior Mixture, Tall Asters. This is .a mixture of tlie most beautiful, striking and distinct colors of the tall growing Asters, selected from the cream of the Giant Comet. Ostrich Plume. Carlson. Branching and other desirable sorts, in- cludes many Itinds separately purchased for this ini.xture .35 .35 2.40 I 3.00 I .35 .40 .25 .25 2.00 3.00 1.60 1.60 1.80 i C]3.1oag:o VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE ^«"W York r.iim iiiit iiiiiniitiHimiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiii iiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiitiriiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiitiiiitiitiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiimimMiiiiiiiiiiiimiiimit iiitiiniiimi iiiiiihihiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiii i miiimiiiitiinimiiiimiu- WM. K. HARRIS 55th St. and Springfield Ave., WEST PHILADELPHIA, PA. Extra fine lot of EASTER PLANTS iocluding Azaleas, Easter lilies, Roses, Hydrangeas, Genistas, Ferns, Rubbers, Pandanus, Etc. Price list sent on application. Packin? charsed at cost. .\1I ^oods travel at purchaser's risk and expense. CHAS. H. TOHY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS Guaranteed true and fresh seeds. lOCO seeds 25.000 seeds 100.000 seeds 90 CtS. $20.00 $68.00 Packing and postage included. Cash with order. F. DAMMANN LUGANO, (SWITZERLAND) J/eii(io»- the American FJorist lohen writing aiiiiiiiiiiniiiniiiiiuiiiiuiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiniuiiiiniDinnniiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii I Robert Craig Co PALMS High OaM ••• s s 1 end Novelties in Occoratlve Plants, g i Market and 49tb Sis., Philadelphia, Pa. | ""illUUUUUllllJllllinilllllllllllUIUIIIIUIn Lilyof the Valley Pips Delphinium Newport Rose Dracaena Indivisa Salvia Zurich Smilax Seeds Grass Seed Mixtures of all kinds. Send for our catalogue. J.M.THORBURN&CO. 63 Barclay Street, thra to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CTTY Orchids If you want Orchids for any pnnxm* what- ever, we solicit yoor inquiries and orders for same. We do not grow or handle anytbinff else but orchids. Special lists on application. LAGER & HUKRKlJj, Summit, N. J. 438 The American Florist. Mar. 13, Market Gardeners > Vegetable Growers' Association of America. E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula, O., President; Louis F. Miller, Toledo, O, Vice-President; S. W. Severance, Loui ville, Ky., Secretary: H. J. Cheney, Grand Rapids Mich.. Treas. Next annual convention September 1920. The farm labor shortage in the south- west is acute. Tomato shippers in the Imperial val- ley, California, predict shipments should be double those of last year with the first car moving- about April 10. Elwood, iND.^Work has been started on a large house by the Van Camp Packing- Co., which will be devoted to tomato plants to be furnished free to farmers. Holland, Mich. — E. H. Golds, of Marigold Lodge, has built a $20,000 range which will be devoted to early grapes, melons, tomatoes, strawberries and flowers. Anacobtes, Wash. — Market garden- ers in this section are devoting consid- erable land under shade to Hydrastis canadensis, or orange root, which last year commanded $5.25 per pound, with indications of higher prices the com- ing season. — H. M. The farmer who revels in moving pictures and motor ca,rs made possible by double prices for wheat and corn now finds that his children and hired man are getting double wages to make the motor cars, while his farm over- run with weeds will hardly yield enough produce for his own existence. Frost Damagfe In Florida. Reports received from agents of the United States department of agricul- ture state that frost on the morning of March 2 did severe damage to toma- toes on the east coast of Florida, with an estimated loss of $5,000,000 to fruit and vegetables in the southern part of the state. Prom Delray south, most of . the remaining acreage of snap beans was^ destroyed. At Miami, the thermo- meter dropped to 3-4 degrees, the lowest ever recorded in that city for March. Crops in the Fort Myers district were not affected. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Veeetables. Chicago, March 9. — Cucumbers, 2- dozen box. $4.00 to $5.00; celery, Flor- ida, crate, $3.50 to .$4.00; leaf lettuce, per tomato box, 20 to 25 cents; radishes, per dozen bunches, $1.00 to $1.10; tomatoes, per crate, six bas- kets, $4.50 to $5.50, New York, March 8. — Celery, per crate. $3.00 to $3.75; cucumbers, per dozen, $2.25 to .$325; mushrooms, 75 cents to $2.25 per three-pound basket; tomatoes, per pound, 10 to 50 cents; lettuce, per dozen, 12 to 30 cents; radishes, per 100 bunches, $3.00 to $6.00. ''Market Gardening'' An elementary te.'tt book containing 102 pages, 5x7, with 36 Illustrations, by F. L. Yeaw. man- ager of the Oasis Farm & Orchard Co.. Ros- well, N. ^t. Clotk Bound, 76 Cents. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., OHtOAGO Special Stock Selections Asparagus PlumosuS, 2}^ in., $5.00 per 100; 3 in., $10.00 per 100; 4 in., $18.00 per 100. pg^ 100 Achyranthus Herbsti (bright red) $ 5.00 BougalnviUea, Glabra Saaderlana, 2}4 in., $7.50 per 100; 3 in 25.00 Begonia Chatelaine 8.00 Begonia Otto Hacker lo.oo Begonia Pres. Carnot 10.00 Caladlum, fancy leaved, splendid bulbs 16.00 Dracaena Indlvisa, heavy, 2% in. ready for 3 in 7.00 Ferns, Fern dish sorts, bushy 6.00 Ferns, Nephrolepls verona, 2)4 in 7.00 Ferns, Neptirolepls Verona, 4 in, heavy 30.00 Ferns, Nephrolepls Verona, 5 in., very heavy 75.00 Fuchsia, Mrs. E. G. Hill, best double white 6.00 Heliotrope, best purple sorts 6.00 Hydrangea, fine, 2}i in , Mme. E. Moulllere, Mme. Chautard, Vlscomptesse de Vlbraye, Mme. Maurice Uamar 7.00 Bouquet Rose, Ramls Plctls and Otaksa 6.00 Impatlens Sultana Hybrids, fine range of color, in mixed hybrids from cuttings . 6.00 Pelargonium, Mrs. Loyal (Pansy Geranium) 10.00 Salvia America, the best one of all, true from cuttings 6.00 The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio HOLLAND BULBS When Buying for next season BUY THE BEST. Order fronn Segers Brothers, Ltd-, BULB GROWERS Usse, Holland WRITE OUR Mr. A. Schravendeel, 116 Broad St., New York, for prices. Van MIeeuwen & Tegelaar Wholesale Dutch Bulb Growers LISSE, HOLLAND Write us for Prices on Finest Quality DITTCH BULBS. New York Office: 1 1 33 Broadway (cor. 26th St.) Hogewoning & Sons, Inc, Wholesale Bulb Orowers and Importers 32 Broadway, New York 1920. The American Florist. 439 Large Flowering Cannes IN THE "BETTER" VARIETIES Fine 2 to 3 eye, plump, doi*mant roots, true to name KINO m;MBERT. Most popular of all. Bronz« lonf, oran»ro scarlet flower. r.r inn Per 1000 »r..(M) $46.00 YELLOW IIUMBEKT. Sport of Kins Humbert, with green foliage, flower yellow, spotted red. Per 100 Per 1000 $4.60 $40.00 HIXTZEUS- COLOSSAL. Britrht scarlet, green fol- iaije, 5 feet. Por 100 Per 1000 $4.50 $40.00 MltS. ALF. COX.ARD. Tho genuine variety, sal- mon pink, green foliage. 4 feet. Per 100 Per 1000 $8.00 $75.00 CKLMSON AND SCARLET FLOWERED V.VKIETIES. A. HOUVIER Doz. 100 1000 Rich Velvety Red, green foliage, 5 feet $0.50 $3.00 $35.00 MEAIITE POITEVIXE Crimson, green foliage. 4 feet 60 3.50 30.00 BLACK PRINCE Velvety Maroon, green foliage 4'^ feet 60 3.50 30.00 CHAS. HENDERSON Deep Crimson, green foliage, 4^ feet 50 3.00 25.00 CRIMSON REDDER Intense Crimson, green foliage. ZVz feet .50 3.00 25.00 DUKE OF SIARLBOROUGH Crimson Maroon, green foliage, 4 feet 60 3.00 25.00 EXPRESS Scarlet Crimson, green foliage, 2% feet 60 3.50 35.00 FIREBIRD Scarlet Red, green foliage, 4 feet.. 1.35 10.00 90.00 LOUISIANA BriKht Scarlet, green foliage, 7 feet .65 4.00 35.00 METEOR Scarlet, green foliage, 4% feet 70 4.1)0 40.00 PENNSYLVANIA Vermilion Scarlet, green foliage. 5 feet 60 3.00 35.00 PILLAR OF FIRE Brilliant Red. green foliage. 6 feet .50 3.00 25.00 WINTZER'S COLOSSAL Bright Scarlet, green foliage, 5 feet .70 4.50 40.00 PINK FLOWERED VARIETIES MRS. ALFRED CONARD We have the Genuine Variety. Beware of Cheap Sabstitutes. Salmon Pink, green foliage. 4 feet $1.15 $8.00 ROSEA GIGANTEA Rich Rose Pink, green foliage, 3% feet 85. VENUS Rose Pink, green foliage, 4 feet... .65 WHITE FLOWERED VARIETY MONT BLANC Doz. Almost White, green foliage, 3% feet $0.70 $75.00 6.00 55.00 .4.00 35.00 100 1000 $4.50 $10.00 YELLOW FLOWERED VARIETIES. AUSTRIA Doz. 100 1000 Lemon Chrome, spotted red, green foliage, 6 feet $0.60 $3.00 $25.00 KATE F. DEEMER Oriole Yellow, turkey red at base. 4 feet 60 3.50 30.00 GLADIATOR Deep Yellow, dotted red, green foli- age, 4 % feet 60 3.50 30.00 GUST.4V GUMPER The Ideal Yellow variety, green foli- age, 3% feet 60 3.50 30.00 GOLDEN GATE Yellow and Red, green foliage, 4 feet 60 3.50 30.00 YELLOW KING HUMBERT Golden Yellow, spotted red, green foliage, i'k feet 70 4.50 40.00 FLORENCE VAUGHAN Yellow, spotted red, green foliage, 5 feet SO 3.00 25.00 RICHARD WALLACE Light Yellow, green foliage, 4^ feet 60 3.50 30.00 RED AND YELLOW FLOWERED V.ARIETIES. PANAMA Rich Orange, red bordered, with a broad edge of golden yellow, 6 feet $0.75 $5.50 $50.00 aUEEN CHARLOTTE Rich Pomegranate, red bordered with golden yellow, 3V4 feet 65 4.00 35.00 SOUV.DE A CROZT Crimson, with gold band, 4 feet.. .66 4.00 35.00 BRONZE LEAF VARIETIES. EGANDALE Doz. 100 1000 Currant Red, bronze foliage, 4 feet. $0.60 $3.50 $30.00 DAVID HARUM Red. dark bronze foliage. 3% feet .60 3.50 30.00 KING HUMBERT Scarlet. Bronze foliage, 4^4 feet.. .75 5.00 45.00 WYOMING Orange Chrome, bronze foliage, 6% feet 65 4.00 35.00 A. HENDERSON & CO., 166 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO A. F. LONGREN 4249 W. Monroe Street CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Geraniums Elmer Rawlings, standard Sorts, lu- beled.from 2-iD .pots, $35.00 per 1000. Crriilsiv l'-'^tr;i strong: will make quicli strings, smildX j.jj,^, j.jj, po,3 J2.50 per 100. GREVILLEA KOBUSTA. From 2in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Wbotesale Grower, ALLEGANY. N. Y. CARNATIONS F. Dorner & Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. Finest Quality Lily of the Valley Pips Ready for immediate delivery. For prices write Van Meeuwen &Tegelaar^^»3^«X'rTa];;r.fe^,^°'*" BOUV/IRDIA There is ahvavs a shortage in Bouvardias, Why not order now? Single white, single pink, single red. Per 100 Per 1000 2 inch pots $7.50 $65.00 Primula Obcflnica Gigantea Rosea Dwarf habit, liglit and darlc siiades of pink. Select strain. All fresli seed. Sample of flower pro- duced, sent on request. Packet of IBCO seeds for $1.50. Cash. Ernest Oechslin Madison and Gale Sis., River Forest, lU. 2H inch pots 8.00 70.00 April delivery. P f T T JdC IT 325 Bulletin Building, V/. U. IjIUVjII, PHILADELPHIA, PA. If you are interested in POINSETTIAS and four and five Inch BOSTON FERNS for Immediate delivery, write GEO. A. KUHL, """p'^^! gi°"" 440 The American Florist. Mar. 13, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. J. Edward Moon. Morrisville, Pa., Presi- dent; Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., Vice- President; John Watson, 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. W. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. Forty-fifth annual convention will be held at the Congress Hotel, Chicago, June 23-25, 1920. Stubgeon Bay, Wis. — The Co-opera- tive Orchard Company, with a tract of 800 acres in which are more than 64,- 000 bearing cherry trees, has been re- organized with a capital of $500,000. P. P. Donahue, of Milwauicee, heads the new organization and James G. Martin is manager. Seattle, Wash. — Thomas Wylie, well knowTi nurseryman, reports advance bookings of orders for all the stocli that he can supply this spring. ' Efforts to get stock from other Pacific coast nurseries, show similar conditions ex- isting elsewhere. One eastern Wash- ington firm has sold so far ahead that its salesmen have been withdrawn from the road. — H.M. An examination for nut culturist to fill one vacancy in the bureau of plant industry. United States department of agriculture, has been announced by the government civil-service commis- sion. Applicants should apply to the commission at Washington, D. C. or to secretaries of the board in other cities for Form 2118, stating title of exam- ination, which form mast be executed and filed not later than April 13, 1020. Kansas City, Mo. CAKN.\TIONS AT GLUT STAGE. With a few sunny days and the de- creasie in fimeral work during the Lenten season, cut stock shows a big increase in supply. Roses are plenti- ful to the point of a glut, especially in reds which are offered at buyers' prices. Rose prices have fallen considerably, some very good flowers being offered as low as eight cents. Jonquils at times were plentiful and in fact went begging, but in other bulbous lines there was no surplus. During the early part of the month sweet peas dropped all their buds and stock now offered is bringing $2 per 100. Easter lilies in pots are showing great improvement as the warm days advance and from reports a good supply will be in on time, as well as generous offerings of bulbous stock, hydrangeas, cyclamens and cin- erarias. Most noticeable among the features of the present well supplied market is the fact that department stores are again able to handle flow- ers at low prices. NOTES. Local growers are fairly well pre- pared for Easter, but in a few in- stances, lilies will have to be pushed to have them in on time. Visitors : Robert Newcomb, Bur- lington, la., and M. Lambert, La Porte, Ind. E. J. B. SNOW QUEEN CANKA Awarded Certiticateof Merit at S. A. F. ti ill iti»Ti iTi iTi iti iti iTi ill iTi tit A il The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio (•4>4"M>4>4-4i4'+4>4>4~iM|i Iboliom Privel, Natural HablL Ibolinm S* Hardy Privet (L. Ibota X OvaliXoliam) Now sent out for the first tune, inquire for further information. One-year field-grown plants. 85.00 each. Summer rooted, frame-grown, $3.00 each. Plants in storage for immediate shipment. Introducers of Box-Barberry, well rooted summer frame cuttings, $65.00 per 1000. The Elm City Nursery Co., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc. NEW HAVEN, CONN. IboDum Prirel, When Trimmed Ampelopsis Veitchii From 2M inch pots, $8.00 per 100; $76.00 per 1000. JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, Newark, New York H ARRISONS' NURSERIE' Fruit Trees Budded from Bearing Orchards. Peach, ap- ple, pear, plum, cherry, quince, grape-vines, Btrawberryplants, I ' raspberries, blackberries, ever- greena and shade trees. Catalog free. Harrisons* Nurseries* Box 39. Berlin, Md. Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now raady. The D. ffiU Nursery Co. EnmeeB SpedaEsts LarfesI Growers in Anciica Box404. DUNDEE, nX. "FULL OF LIFE" 3 buds and up GRAPE CUniNGS Length. 9 to 11 inch; caliper, 3-16 to 6-16 inch; grade. No. 1— Quality, clean, sprayed, vigoroug wood. How cut? By hand, by experts, who have spent years at the work. Price list free. CHARLES NASH Nursery, Three Rivers, Mich. Hention the American Florist when writing 1920. The American Florist. 441 Ready Reference Section. 12 CENTS, NET, PER LINE. AIjYSSUM. Alyasum, Double Giant, 2-lnch, $2.00 per 100. Elmer RawUngs, Allegany, N. Y. Alyssum. Double Giant, 2-ln., J2.00 per 100; J18.00 per 1,000. Byer Bros., Cham- bersburg. Pa. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHl. Ampelopsis Veltchli, 2%-\u., %% per 100, $75 per 1,000. Jackson & Perkins Co., New- ark. New Tork. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus Sprengerl, 2^ -In.. $4 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. BEGONIAS. Begonias. Single tuberous rooted, sepa- rate colors; $15.00 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. BOUA^ARDIAS. Bouvardia. Single white, pink or red, 2-In.. $7.50 per 100, $65 per 1.000; 2V&-In., $8 per 100. $70 per 1,000. C. U. Uggit, 325 Bulletin Bldg.. Philadelphia, Pa. BOXWOOD. CHOICE BOXWOOD SPRATS Write us today for prices on Fall and Winter deliveries. Best merchantable fancy tips, Dwarf variety. Quality guaranteed. Satisfactory delivery assured to all parts of U. S. A. and Canada. PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., 116-118 Seventh St. Pittsburgh, Pa. BULBS. Dutch Bulbs. Single and double tulips, hyacinths. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement on front cover page of this is- sue. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 568-570 Washing- ton St.. Buffalo, N. Y. Bulbs. T. R. Begonia. Single mixed and in separate colors. For prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Mc- Hutchison & Co., 95 Chambers St., New York. Bulbs. Single and double hyacinths. Darwin and single tulips. For prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this Is- sue. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 63 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs. Tulips and Llllum Giganteum. For sizes and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. S. S. Skldel- sky & Co., 50 Park Place, New Tork. CAIiADIUMS. Caladiums. With sound center ahoota. For sizes and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere In this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. CAIiENDUl4AS. Calendulas Orange King, 2-in.. $2.00 per 100. Seedlings. $1.00 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg. Pa. CANNAS. Cannas. Good strong divisions. Per 100 King Humbert J5.00 Crimson Bedder 4.00 THE REESER PLANT COMPANY Springfield, Ohio. Cannas. Large flowering In the "better" varieties. Fine 2 to '3 eye. plump, dormant roots, tVue to name. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Cannas. Stored in our special moist cel- lars; not dried and stunted, but all first- class stock. For list of varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Cannas. Select 2 to 3 eyes. The very finest stock. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this is- sue. American Bulb Co., 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Fine Healthy Stock. Grown Right! Packed Right: Priced Right! Sure to Please Youu Ready Now. White: 100 1000 Matchless t4.60 t40.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00 White Wonder 6.00 46.00 rink: Pink Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Miss Theo 6.00 46.00 Enchantress Supreme 6.50 60.00 Rose Pink Enchantress ... 4.60 40.00 Ward 6.00 60.00 Alice 6.00 46.00 Roper 4. BO 40.00 Rosette 6.00 46.00 Red: Aviator 4.50 40.00 Thenanthos 4.50 40.00 Herald 6.00 46.00 Merry Christmas 6.00 45.00 Buy the Best! It Pays! Order Promptly Big Demand M. C. GUNTERBERG, Wholesale Florist 169 N. State St. Chicago. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS 100 1,000 Matchless $4.60 J40.00 W^hite Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Enchantress 4.60 40.00 WIETOR BROS., L. D. Phone: Randolph 2081. 30 B. Randolph St. Chicago. CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Large supply of fine, well-rooted, healthy and strong carnation cuttings In the follow- ing varieties, ready for immediate delivery: 100 1,000 Rose Pink Enchantress 14-50 $40.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Pink Enchantress 4.60 40.00 C. W. Ward 4.60 40.00 Aviator 4.60 40.00 Thenanthos 4.60 40.00 PETER REINBERG, Wholesale Florist 3 E. Randol ph St. Chicag o NOW READY Rooted Cuttings. First Class Stock. Per 100 Per 1000 Cottage Maid $4.50 140.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 5.00 45.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Matchless 4.60 40.00 Aviator 4. 50 40.00 Miss Theo 4.00 36.00 ,T. A. BUDLONG, 1S4 Nn. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. III. Carnations. Rooted Cuttings. Good healthy stock. Herald. Aviator. Pink Enchantress, Matchless. $5.00 per 100. $40.00 per 1.000. Peerless Pink. 'Winsor, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1.000. Herald. Peerless Pink, Winsor, out of soil, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1,000. White Enchantress and Enchantress Su- preme, $5.00 per 100. $45.00 per 1000. Cash with order. .TAMES PSENICKA & SON, Gross Point, 111. 25.000 extra strong R. C. ready now. White Enchantress. Enchantress Supreme, Mrs. Ward, Aviator, Beacon, Miss Theo, Washburn, Light Pink Enchantress, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Cash. GREEN- PORT GREENHOUSES, Box 906, Greenport, N. Y. SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS' AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Mail. EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO., 4013 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Rooted Pink Enchantress carnation cut- tings. $4.60 ner 100; $40.00 per 1,000. JOHN RINDFLEIS'CH, Beloit. Wis. Carnations. Write for price list of latest varieties. F. Dorner & Sons Co.. Lafayette, Ind. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. VERT STRONG CUTTINGS Well rooted — None better. READY NOW. White Razer .. $3.60 per 100 ; $30.00 per Yellow Razer .. 3.60 per 100; 30.00 per Marigold 3.60 per 100: 30.00 per Buckbee 3.60 per 100; 30.00 per Nagoya 3.50 per 100; 30.00 per Dr Enguehard.. 3.60 per 100; 30.00 per E A Seldewitz.3.60 per 100: 30.00 per Golden Queen .. 3.50 per 100: 30.00 per THE BEST POMPONS. Golden Wedding.$3.00 per 100: $26.00 per Yellow Baby .. 3.00 per 100; 25.00 per Mrs.Buckingham 3.00 per 100; 25.00 per Mrs Godfrey .. 3.00 per 100; 25.00 per Golden Climax. 3.00 per 100; 25.00 per Order Yours Today. PETER REINBERG. 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About it 442 The American Florist. Mar. m^ CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Now readv, extra strong R. C. of Oconto, Glow Early Frost. Golden Queen, Marigold, Chrysolora, Mrs. C. C. PoUworth, Chieftain, Tints of Gold, Harvard, Pacific Supreme, Pattv, Lillian Doty, Seidiwitz, Bonnafton, white and yellow, Godfrey. Mensa, Dean, Chas Razer. Nagoya. Shaw. Smith s Im- perial Crystal Gem, Roman Gold. Engue- hard. 'Morkan. Foley. Dec. Gem. and Unaka, s-1 ner 100 $25 per 1000 (can be assorted). Cash GREENPORT GREENHOUSES, Box 906, Greenport, N. Y. Chrysanthemum Hamburg Late Pink, Rooted cuttings, $16 per 100, $160 per 1000, 2-ln, pots, $18 per 100, $160 per 1000. Wm. P. Kasting Co., 568-670 Washington St., Buffalo, N. T, Chrysanthemum novelties for 1920. Pre- liminary list free. Elmer D. Smith & CO., Adrian. Mich. COLEtrS. Coleus. R. C, $1.60 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen. Strong. 2%-inch for early March delivery, $10.00 per 100. Mixed; white; white with red eye. Note: — w^e do not guarantee these varieties absolutely true to color, but the above varieties will pre- dominate. All very choice strains. J. E. MATTHEWSON, Sheboygan, Wis. CYCLAMEN — Strong, transplanted seed- lings for January and February delivery; all leading varieties. $6.50 per 100; $60.00 per 1.000. PETER PEARSON, 6732 Gun- nison St.. Chicago. DRACAENAS. Dracaenas. Massangeana, 7-in., $2.60. 6- in., $1.75 each; Fragrans, 6-in., $1.60 each; Terminalis, 4-ln., doz., $6. 100, $46.00. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. PERNS. GliADIOIil. SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS' AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Mall. EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO.. 4013 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago Perns. Pot grown; shipped without pots. Boston and Scottii, 4-ln., $3.00 per doz.; $20.00^per 100. 6-in.. $4.80 per doz.; $36.00 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. Ferns. "Victory. A new and valuable variety of Nephrolepis. For sizes and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. F. R. Plerson, Tarrytown. N. Y. Boston ferns out of the bench ready for 6 and 8-inch pots. Come and see the stock and for prices. J. H. FIESSER. North Bergen, N. J. Ferns. Boston, 4 and 6-ln., for immediate delivery. Write for prices. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Hardy ferns. Illustrated descriptive list mailed. Ludwig Mosbaek, Ferndale, Askov, Minn. FICUS. Ficus Elastica. Fine perfect plants. 5-in., each 75c. doz. $8; 6-in., each $1.00, doz., $10. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. Rooted cuttings. S. A. Nutt and Buchner. $20 per 1.000 : Ricard and Poitevine, $25 per 1.000. Albert M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. GLADIOLI Reports from all over the world state that DIENER'S new Gladioli are the larg- est, finest and most wonderful ever pro- duced. Our new catalog showing eight of our new varieties in natural colored plates will be sent free on request. RICHARD DIENER COMPANY Kentfield. California Gladiolus bulbs. First-class stock from our Michigan farms. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. Gladiolus for forcing. Strictly first size bulbs. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. A. Henderson .fe Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Surplus Stocks. The new plant quaran- tine gives greatly in- creased value to many kinds of surplus stock heretofore considered of little account, espec- ially bulbs and plants. You can quickly turn such surpluses into cash by advertising here. GRAPE CUTTINGS. Grape Cuttings. See advertisement on page 440. column 3. Charles Nash. Nursery. Three Rivers. Mich. LUilES Easter lilies. For prices see display ad- vertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Pohl- mann Bros. Co,, Morton Grove, III. LILY OF THE VAIiliEY. Lily of the Valley. Best Holland Pips. $25; Bruns" Special Early Forcing. $35; Bruns' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand, $45 per 1000. H. N. Bruns. 3040 "W. Madi- son St., Chicago. LIIiY OP THE VAIiliEY. Lily of the Valley pips. Finest quality: ready for immediate delivery. Van Meeuwen & Tagelaar. 1133 Broadway. New York. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO.. orchid growers and raisers, Southgate. London, England. Cat- tleyas, Lailio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. Orchids of all k^ds. established and semi -established. Lager & Hurrell. Sum- mit. N. J. PAIiMS. Palms, high class, and novelties in deco- rative plants. Robert Craig Co.. Market and 49th Sts.. Philadelphia. Pa. PETUNIAS. PETUNIAS Diener's Ruffled Monsters, single, largest and finest in existence. Quickest and surest money-makers of the day ; sell at sight. Seed in separate colors, red. pink, white, purple, flesh pink, frilled, variegated and' mixed colors. 60c per trade package. Our new catalog with natural colored plates free on request. RICHARD DIENER COMPANY. Kentfield. California, PRIMUIiAS. Primula Obconicas. Rosea, Apple Blossom,. Kermesina. Good, strong stock from 2V4-in,. pots at $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. J. H. FIESSER. North Bergen. N. J. PRIVET. Privet. Box-Barberry, well rooted sum- mer frame cuttings. $65.00 per 1000. The- Blm City Nursery Co.. Woodmont Nurseries^ Inc.. New Haven, Conn. ROSES. 50.000 GRAFTED ROSE PREMIER Here is your only opportunity to buy CHOICE GRAFTED PREMIER PLANTS $35.00 per 100 $350.00 per 1000 Can make delivery at rate of 5000 weekly beginning at once. Absolutely healthy A No. 1 stock. Place your order at once for immediate or deferred shipment. WEISS & METER CO.. MATWOOD. ILLINOia. ROSE STOCK Rooted Cuttings 2 % -inch Plants Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000- Russell $16.00 $130.00 Ophelia $ 8.00 $70.00 10.00 90.00- Sunburst .. 8.00 70.00 10.00 90.00 White Killar- ney 8.00 70.00 10.00 90.00 Bench Plants Ophelia $12.00 per 100: $100.00 per 1000 Pink Killar- ney 10.00 per 100: 90.00 per 1000- Good Stock — Ready Now No orders accepted for less than a hun- dred of each variety. GEORGE REINBERG. 162 North Wabash Ave.. Chicaeo. ROSE PLANTS Rose plants, last fall propaKatlon. Dor- mant all winter. Now in 3-lnch pots. Ready in about three weeks. Fine stock. Best in market. 100 1.000 Richmond $10.00 $90.00 Sunburst 11.00 100.00 Killarney Brilliant 11.00 100.00 Pink Killarney 10.00 90.00 Pink Ophelia 10.00 WIETOR BROS.. L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 30 E. Randolph St. ChlcaBO- If You Do Not Find Wtiat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds About It 1920. The American Florist. 443 «OSES. ROSES READY FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT COLUMRIA, 2H-ln. own root. $16 per 100; $126 per 1.000. CHARLES H. TOTTY COMPANY. MadiHon, New Jersey SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS' AND MARKET GARDENERS* CATALOG. Now Ready to Mall. EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO.. 4013 Milwaukee Ave.. Chicago Rosos. New for 1920. Pilgrim. Crusader and Mrs. John Cook. For further particu- lars write. A. N. Pleraon. Inc. Cromwell. -Conn. X direct heat drieil and sterilized, weed seeds, grass seeds, fungus and disease germs destroyed in a direct heat rotary drying process that does not change or destroy any o( the valuable elements in crude manure. Air dried manures cannot be sterilized and usually carry excess moisture that actually makes them cost more per ton than WIZARD BRAND even at the same or a lower price. Look (or the WIZARD BRAND Trade Mark tagged or printed on every bag. If it is not there you are not getting WIZARD BRAND protection for your crop and pocket book. Your dealer can get WIZARD BRAND for you if you insist or we will quote with freight rate on any quantity from a bag to a carload promptly. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO., No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago, III. John C. JHoninger Co. GREENHOUSES Designers - Manaf acturers - Builders. We sell the complete house or any part. 908 Blackbawk St., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing Toledo, 0. FLOWERS PLENTIl-UL, DEaiAND LIGHT. Flowers, after being on a high price rampage for the past few months, have finally started to decline and are again within reach of the purse of the ave- rage person. Roses are now far more plentiful, and the public can again buy fair stock at $2. $3 and $4 per dozen. Carnations are gradually coming- stronger, and prices are falling. Sweet peas are no longer scarce, and the quality is splendid. Tulips and jonquils are a factor on the market. However, the demand, due to the Lenten season and the decrease in deaths, has light- ened considerably, but is still fair. The supply of bulbous stock is rapidly in- creasing, and there is a good call for plants such as tulips, hyacinths and primroses, many preferring them to cut flowers. NOTES. The farewell reception tendered by the florists' club to S. N. Peck and wife, last week, took the form of a banquet held at the Commerce Club dining room. It was a great success, and was attended by over ,^50 florists, representing every branch of the busi- ness anxious to pay their meed of re- spect to these pioneer florists. George Bayer presided as toastmaster and kept the florists in constant laughter by his reminiscences of the early days in the flower trade. All of those who respond- ed to toasts expressed their apprecia- tion of the sterling character, the repu- tation for integrity in all business deal- ings, and the self-sacrificing character of the retiring florists. Mr. Peck has been engaged in the business for many years and will celebrate his seventy- fifth birthday in April. They have sold their business on Superior street, and will spend the rest of their days in quiet retirement, cultivating the flowers :iiiliiillliiiliiiiiiiiiiitiiiliiiiiiiriuiiriiiiiii(iniiiiiniiininiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiuritiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiii)iiiiiliiliiilliuinillllliinililllllllllliuillllil I In the Erection of I FOLEY GREENHOUSES Only the Best of Material Is Used. i in designing your house, we always consider the use for which the house I is intended — thereby assuring you of proper design and bench arrange- I ment — not forgetting the importance of an efficient heating system. THE FOLEY GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. Designer Builders Heating Engineers MaJD Office and Factorr 3100 S. Spanldiiig Ave. Chicago, 111. DowTDlowB Office Sute-Ukc BIdg. ^iiitinMMUiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiMiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMMiniiiniiniriiiiirinMtiuiiiiiiiininiiiiiriiiiinitniiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiitiniiiiiiin^ Mention the American Florist tvhen writing Wired Toothpicks 10,000, $2.50; 60,000, fll.OO. Kusfaetond Ij W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Bampla Free. For Sale br Dealen. CUT FLOWER BOXES TOWARDS FOLDING BOX CO VANUFACTURERS \ PHILADELPHIA. PA. I Glass Cloth A transparent waterproof fabric afl efficient as glass for botbeds. cold frames, etc. Per sq. yd.. 40c: 25 yds. at 39%c; 50 yds. at 39c; 100 yds. at 38%c. Let us figure on your larger orders. For parcel post add 3c per yd. to above prlc«f. Try it out now and be convlDced. TURNER BROS.. Bladen, Neb. Treer's Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greenlioiiscs Drive euy and tnie« becaose Iwtb bevel] are oa the tame tide. Can't twiit and break the z\2ts in driviD£. Galvan* Ized and will Dot nitu Ho richia or lefts. Tbe Peerlen Clazine Point Is patented. No others lilce^ It. Order from your deale^ or direct from tu. 1000.90c. posliiaid. I Samples free. BENKT A. DREES. I nt Chestnut BtrMtX rUUdolphlK. }$7.00 1,000 Letterheads 1 ,000 Envelopes Bond Stock— Send cash with order. No sample* *ent. All work is guaranteed. Proofs furnished of work before printing, so that any chaoget necessary may be made. GORHAM PRINTERY, INC. t4S loath Soarbora ttraet, OHIOAOO, XLL. We Print Everything. 446 The American Florist. Mar. 13, • DBDHDBDHDI D THE CUSTOMERS' ■ INTEREST FIRST r-i This is the basis of the Kroeschell standard. And this principle makes g the Kroeschell policy the most liberal of all the Greenhouse Boiler business □ D D a A KROESCHELL is the key to fuel economy. Kroeschell Bros. Go. D 452 W.Erie St. CHICAGO ■ 'DM aHDBaHDBaa THE KROESCHELL POLICY We make every kind of boiler, but it is our policy to supply only the type of boiler best suited for the conditions. You get the highest boiler value. NOT CAST IRON D D D =:riiiiM(iiiiiiiiiiriiniiiiiiiitiiiMiiiiriiitiiiiniiiiiiirriiiiiriitiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiti'.; I SHEEP GUANO I I ARTIFICIALLY dried and 1 I pulverized Sheep Manure | I This material by large users | I considered by far the best on i I the market. This is NOT I I STOCK YARDS MANURE, I I with which the market has | I been flooded, but our material | I comes from well protected | I sheds. Our Sheep Guano is i I decomposed and free from | i foreign and foul matter. | I Owing to commodity rate just I I jjranted us, we can offer this | I fine material on the market in \ I bulk -or sacked. In writing I I for quotations and samples | — s^k fof s I '•PIONEER BRAND" I I Montana Fertilizer Co. f I Rialto Building BUTTE. MONTANA | r.iliiiiiil)Mliiiii)iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiriii]miiiiNiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ni>^ they loved so well. A handsome trav- eling bag: was presented to the couple by the florists as a mark of esteem and best wishes. Mr. Peck wa.s treasurer and secretary of the local club for many years, and was always a hearty ■ worker and booster tor organization. A. E. Warning. Broadway florist, fell into the cUitche.s of the police last vjfeek when he was arrested for selling: flre-arms without a permit. He pur- chased a revolver from a stranger and then resold, it. Later the revolver proved to have been stolen. Mr. Warn- ing- had no intention of breaking- any law. but was fined nevertheless. Schramm Brothers are producing- a fine lot of hyacinths, tulip.s and daffo- dils in their houses, and report a brisk demand. Their Easter lilies are iu fine shape, and Fi-ank Schramm pre- dicts a record-breaking- business. Max Spanner's decorator believes in taking advantage of all national holi- days and links up his window displays with them. He had a fine trim for Washington's birthday that attracted much attention. Harry Heinl is spending these blus- tery March days watching his big crop of Easter lilies, of which he hopes to have a bigger and better supply than ever. John Koelker is cutting some splen- did sweet peas which find a ready sale in the retail flower shops. A. C. K. Sak Diego. C.\lif. — The March meet- ing of the San Diego Floral As.«ociation will be held at the home of Mrs. Geo. Marston, 352.5 Seventh street. March 16. Street planting and yard beautifl- cation are the subjects for discussion. RSSCCSSSSSSS CCSSZZSZSS3S^ESSZSS3 ..WW 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, $2.00. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $2.00. American Florist Co., 440 s. Dearborn St., Chicago ccccx WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN GREENHOUSE GLASS Frc< From Bubbles^ — Umform hi Thickness. PAINTS and PUTTY . . ,.,.., (Semi-Paste.) The Greenhouse White pamt particular Florists Prefer. It will pay you to get our estimates. THB DWELLE-KAISER «> 251 Elm St., - BUFFALO, N. Y. Split Carnations Krtsily Mended with Pillsbur;'s Camatioo Staples. 'They are indispensable to the careful tlorist. In- crease the value at least 60%." Fifth Ave.Floral Co. 1000.35c: 3000 for $1.00. poslpiid I. L. Pillsbury, Galesbnrg, Dl. ARE YOU USING A BOILER That Let's the Florist Sleep Get Posted! Ask for our catalogued. GIBLIN fi CO.. UTICA. N. Y. Horticultural Advertiser This ts the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it Is also taken by over 1,000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscriptions, to cover postage, $1.00. As the H. A. is a purely TRADE me- dium applicants should, with the sub- scription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF "H. A." LO\VDHAM. NOTTS, ENGLAND. Mention the American Florist when writing 1920. The American Florist. 447 Th« R«oorQizttd BUndard Inieotlolda. A «prar remedy for ffreen, bUck, whit* dr. tbrlpi and soft scale. PUNGINB For mildew, rust and otber bllKbts af- fectlDE flowers, fruits nnd veeetables. VBRMINE For e«l worms, angle worms and otber worms worklQs In the soil. Quart, $1.00. Gallon, $3.00 Bold \j SeaJera. APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY MASISOH. N. 7. Axalen Pota, HanidnK Baskets. La^vn Vaaea, Urna, Btc Red Pots Refined CUys — SklUed Labor The Peters & Reed Pottery Go., so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO «MoBa Aztec" W^are HORACE O. GRAT CO. aoo Fifth Ayenae New York CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK Wtrld'i OldcitluJ luimlHuofidven FLOWER POTS Why? A.H.HEWS&CO., Inc. Cambrklge, Mass. DREER'S Florists' Specialties New Brand New Style "RIVERTON HOSE" Furnished in lentiihs up to 500 feet without seam or joint. The HOSE for the FLORIST ^j-inch, per ft 22o Reel of SOD ft 21o 2 Reeli, 1000 ft 20o H-inoh, per ft I9c Reel of 500 ft. 18o Couplings furnished without charire. HENRY A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, Pa. George Keller Pottery Go. BUOCBSSOR TO 1 6E0. KELLER & SON, Manufactnrers of Red Pots Before buying write for prloei 26l4-2e22 Heradon St.. CHICAGO. WKen Y)u Are Ready To Talk Building Sa\) Vken and VKere and Veil Be There Tnington New York Philadelphia Chicago Boston Cleveland Toronto Montreal QUALITY- SERVICE VtVt=r^\ "Blauvelt" Hero Pipeless Furnace System Installed at half the cost of Steam or Hot Water. 70 degrees of heat guaranteed in zero weather. Can be installed with or witliout l'I'l\ Saves 35% of your Coal Bill. We have also Special Burners for Oil— and Grates for Soft Coal or Wood A perfect moist heating system. The ideal heat_ for growing all kinds of greenhouse products. In fact, it ia the coraint; Grei-'Ubouse Heatini; S>sletn. *^ Blauvelt" Hero Pipeless Furnace Company 411 Sycamore St., PLAINFIELD, N. J. Nebraska Red Pots ARE RECOGNIZED EVERYWHERE FOR QUALITY. Your orders always receive prompt and careful attention. Made of High grade material by skilled workmen in a modern plant. Write for prices on your requirements. Kahler Pottery Co., Louisville, Neb. REED & KELLER, 123 ^V. 25th St., NEW YORK Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and Novelties, and are dealers In Glassware. Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. SUPERIOR RED POTS Quality and prices right. ASK US. FLORIST SPECIALTY CO. Idaville, Indiana 448 The American Florist. Mar. 13, Index to Advertisers. Allen J K 421 Alpha Floral Co 427 AmericanBulb C ..1 434 American Green- house MfgCo IV AmIingEC Co 417 Anderson S A 427 Anzerniueller G H Co 419 Aphine Mlg Co 447 Aphrodite Co 424 Astoria Florist 426 Avenue Floral Co... 428 Baer Julius 427 Barnard WW Co .434 Barnes W J 427 Ba8sett& Washburn. 410 BauraerAug 429 Baur Window Glass Co IV Bayer8dorferH&Co.4l9 Begerow's 426 Berger Bros 418 Bernine H G 418 Blaclfistoneinc 429 Bodger J & Sons Co. 4,31 Bolgiano J & Son... 431 Bramley&Son 429 Braslan S'ed Grow- ers Co 430 Breltmeyer's ] Sons. 426 Brenner Edward 421 Broadway Florist. . .427 Brown A J Seed Co.. 430 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 434 Bruns H N 436 Bryan Alonzoj 436 Buckbee H W 428 BudlongCo J A 415 Bunyard 424 Burpee W A Co ....435 Byer Bros 408 California Florists.. 427 Campbell's Flo Shop423 ^azan A B 424 Central Floral Co . ..429 Central Refrigerator & EquiDnientCo..417 Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co 448 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 411 Clark E B Seed Co.. 434 Clarke's Sons D ....425 Clay &Son 448 Clipper Lawn Mower „Co 448 Coan J J 421 Conard & Jones Co! [440 Cooke Geo H 429 Cowee W J 445 Coy H CSeed Co.... 4,32 Craig Robt Co 437 Culp W H &Co 425 Dammann F 4^7 Danker Fred A 428 DardsChas 425 Dietsch A & Co. IV Dominion Floral Co.426 Oorner F & Sons Co. 439 Dreer H A. ..43= 445 447 Duluth Floral Co... 428 Dunlop John H ....426 DwSlle-Kaiser Co. ..446 Eble Charles 425 EdwardsFold'gBox 445 Elm City Nurs Co. ..440 Erne & Co 416 Evans A W B 426 Excell Laboratories. in Eyres H G 427 Fallon Florist 424 Fenrich JosS 420 Fleischman 427 Florist Soecialty Co. 447 Florists' Telegrapli Delivery Ass'n 4'2 Foerster Co Joseph. 412 Foley Greenhouse MfgCo 445 Ford M C 421 Fotd William P...' 4'1 Fox J M &Son Inc. '427 r rauenfelder C 421 Freeman Mrs J B 427 Frey C H 4''4 Frey& Frey 428 rriedman 429 Froment HE.. ..42i Fulterman Bros. ..420 Galvin Thos F 424 Gasser I M Co 426 Giblin & Co 446 GnattOve Co The.. .406 Godineau R& M....432 Goldstein 1 421 Gorham Printeryinc 445 GrakelowChas H...426 GrandRapids FloCo.424 Grimm & Gorly 434 Gude Bros . 425 HaberBaehl'sSons JJ 428 Hammond's Paint & Slug Shot Works. 448 Hardesty & Co. 427 Har rison'sNurseries.440 Harris Wm K 4.37 Hart George B 421 Hart Henry 426 Haven Seed Co The 432 HeinlJohnG & Son. 428 Henderson A&Co... I 408 439 Henderson Lewis 4"6 Henry Co The John. 416 Henshaw Floral Co. 421 Hentz &Nash 420 Hero Pipeless Fur- nace Co 447 Herr Albert M 435 Hess & Swoboda....476 Hession 427 Hews& Co A H. ..447 Hill D Nursery Co 440 Hogewoning&Sons 438 Hollywood Gardens. 426 Holm & Olson 426 HoIton&HunkeICo 419 Hort Advertiser 446 Hurff Edgar F. 434 Hurst aSon 432 Ickes-BraunMill Co IV Idlewild Greenhs. .. .429 Jackson & Perkins Co 440 Jahn Hugo 426 Joy Floral Co 425 Kahler Pottery Co.. 447 KastingW F Co.. I 436 Keller Pott'yf^oGeo. 447 KellerSonsJ B 427 Kelway & Son' 432 Kennicott Bros Co. 410 Kervan Co The 421 KesslerWm 421 Kottmiller A 424 Kroeschell Bros Co. 446 Kruchten John 417 Kuhl Geo A 439 Lager & Hurrell 437 Landreth Seed Co... 4.31 Lang Flo & NursCo.478 Lange A 425 Lecakes C & Co 420 LigeitC U 439 Lindley Flower Box Co 4'-8 Littlefield Florist.... 428 Loneren A F 439 Lord & Burnham Co. 447 Louise FlowerShoo.427 McCallum Co... 406 419 McClunie Geo G... 424 McGillRC&Co....4^2 McH'utchison& Co.. 432 Mackie William 421 Malandre Bros 429 Mangel 429 Matthews theFIo'st .424 Matthewson J E 428 Meconi Paul 421 Metaire Ridge Nurs 424 Meyer John C Florist Thread Works. ...416 Michell Henry FCo.. 436 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 4'7 Millang Joseph A.. .420 Miller Floral Co ....428 Miller & Musser 417 Moninger J C Co. ...445 Montana Fertilizer Co .446 Morse CC & Co ....431 MurraySamuel 429 Nash Charles 440 Nat'l Florists' Board of Trade .... ' IV Neidinger JosG Co.. 419 Newell A 428 N Y Cut Flower Ex.421 N Y Floral Co 429 Niessen Leo Co 41g GREENHOUSE BBST BILUnM SHARP, PARTRIDGIB A OO. «m LVUBBR ST. OHIOAaO, Oechslin Ernest 439 Oriental Goldfish & Supply Co 416 Papadem J G Co.... 424 Park Floral Co 427 Peacock E R Co ....431 Pearson E W 427 PedrickGR & Son.. 432 Penn the Florist ....429 Peters& Reed Potty. 447 Philips Bros 424 Pierce FO Co IV Pierson F R Co I Pierson AN(Inc).... I Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 430 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 427 Pillsbury I L 446 Pittsb'rghCutFloCo.4:8 Podesta &Baldocchi.429 Poehlmann Bros Co II 41,9 Pollworth C C Co. ..419 Polykranas Geo J ...421 Potter Floral Co.... 428 Proto-Feed & Guano Co 448 Pulverized Manure Co The 445 Pyfer A T & Co 413 Raedlein Basket Co. 417 Randall A L Co 417 RandairsFloShop..429 Randolph & Mc- Clements 428 Rawlings Elmer ....439 Ready Reference. ...441 Reed& Keller 447 Regan Ptg House ...448 Reid Edw 418 Reinberg Geo 417 Reinberg Peter 411 Rice Bros ....419 Rice Jerome B Seed Co 431 RobinsonJCSeedCo .435 Rock WmL Flo Co. .424 RodgersJ W 427 Rohnert Waldo 432 Rosaia Bros 424 Rosery Floral Co ...429 Routzahn Seed Co.. 434 Rusch G& Co 419 SaakeO C 429 Salzer'^eedCoJnoA 429 Savo MfgCo 416 Sceery Edw 427 Schiller the Florist.. 427 Schillo A LumCo...IV Schlatter W& Son.. 448 SchlingMax 429 Schlcss Bros 423 Schmidt ChasL 429 Segers Bros Ltd . . . .438 ShaSerGeoC 429 SharpPartridge&Co.448 Sheppard H W 429 ^ heridan Grhs Co . . .425 Sheridan Walter F..421 Siebrecht George C..421 Simon & Son I N 432 Situations & Wants. 405 SkidelskySS&Co.... I Smith A W&Co... 426 Smith & Co E D .436 Smith & Fetters Co 425 Smith Henry 428 Storrs & Harrison... 438 440 StumppG EM 426 Thorburn JM & Co. .437 TonnerO A & LA.. 412 Totty ChasH 437 Traendly& Schenck.421 Traveling Wholesale Florist 420 Trepel Joseph 425 Turner Bros 445 United Cut Flo Co.. 421 Vanderschoot R A ..434 Van Meeuven & Tegelaar 438 439 Vaughan A L Co.... 413 Vaugban's Seed Store 1433 437 Vick'sSons Jas 434 Vincent R Jr & Sons Co I Walker FCo ,425 WeberFH 428 Weiland & Risch...417 Weir James 428 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 431 Wietor Bros 412 Williams Mrs E A. ..429 Winlerson Co EF...4I6 Wittbold GCo 425 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson. 427 Wonder Plant Irrigator Co 416 WoodruS SD& Sons. 432 Yokohama Nurs Co. 431 Young A L&Co ...420 Young John &-Co...42I Zech&Mann.4C8 414417 Magic Fertilizers "FOR THE FLORIST" Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co. 808 Bxctaanse Ave., V. S, Yards, Chlcasro '^Master Soil Builders" Semi for prices on Master Brand vine and Plant Manure -eventually you win use it. Why not now? The Proto-Feed fi Guano Co. 4121 S. La Salle St., CHICAGO The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES OITR SPECIAliTT WRITE FOR PRICES 523 Plymouth Ct., Chicago Before 422 Main Street, No loss if you g— mend your split ?^ carnations with Superior Carnation STAPLES 350 per 1000; 3,000 for $1.00. Postpaid. Wm. Schlatter & Son After Springfield, Mass' ^SLUG SHOT- Used from Ocean to Ocean for 35 Years Sold by Seed Dealers of America 8«T«« Currants, Potatoes, Cabbage, Melons, Flowers, Trees and Shrubs from Insects. Put up in popular psokages st popular prices. Write for free pamphlet on Buss and Blights, ete., to B. HAMMOND. Beacon. New York. Mention the American Florist when writing miHiiiimtt lilt itiit I niiiiitiiiiiiiiiiit rjiitiiitiin niitiiMintnfitMtf»innifniinwi» niu "■■ntnuiirmrfnifnni THE CLIPPER There are three thlngp that destroy your 1ft wns— Dandelions, Buck Plain' tain and Crab Grass. In one season the Clipper will drive them all out. Your dealer should have them— if be has not, drop us a line and we will send circulars and prices. CLIPPER LAWN MOWER CO., Dixon, IH. luiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiii.iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiniiiiiiriiiiiiriiiiiiiiitiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMitiiriiiiiiiiitiiiiimmniiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiim Mention the American Floritt when wriHna THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS. MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND Af ention the American Florist when writing American Florist .^ \.-. Spring Number '--^is^s&Bf^mss^-' CANNAS Extra fine stock-We never handled better. Get the best obtainable=-ORDER NOW. Discriminating buyers who have had an oppor- tunity to inspect this stock pronounce it the best they have ever had a chance to buy. PRICE LIST Select 2 to 3 Eyes. Bronze-Leaved Varieties I'er I'er III i«ht ]0I) 1 OOO BrtANDVWINK. Wine ml d»|>i>led with crimson :E\ :; It. $::.<)<) !|i-'.->.00 DAVID HARUM. Bright vermilion scarlet, mottled dark red :i ft. :!.oo ;:3.oo EGAMDAI.E. Deeii currant red .4 ft. :!.ii<> ::."..(i<> lvI\G HlI>IBEitT. Orange scar- let 4 to 4' ■: ft. .".00 4.->.oo VWOMJNIi. Orange-colored 7 ft. 3.0O M.OO MUSAFOLIA. Immense (olinge ..no .'lO.OO .-.5.00 a.-s.ott 25.00 Yellow Shades with Green Foliage I'er Height .VISTKIA. Bright yellow, crimson throat 3V.; ft Bl HB VXK. Sulphur yellow, inner pef:ilN dotted red 6 FI.OKEXtE VAUGHAX. Vellow %vith bright red spots .> I\l)l-\.\.\. Ui4'h golden 4»rafige .% Gl.ADI.VTOR. Bright yellow, spot- ted crimson 4 II. AVAI-I.Al'E. Csinar>- yellow. . . .5 VEI.LOW HUMBERT. Deep rich yellowy heavily spotted bright red 3 to 314 ft. (;rsTA\ GU.MPER. Golden yellow. Itiwer petals spotted red 4 ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. 100 .1i3.00 3.(M) 3.00 3.(M> 3.0O 3.00 I.OO Red Shades with Green Fol Height A. BOUVIER. Clear crimson 5 ft. BEAUTE POITEVINK. Crini.sou..4 it. BLACK 1M{I>CE. Dark velvety crimson 4y^ ft. CHARLES HENDERSO>. Crimson scarlet, yellow flame throat. . . .4 ft. CRIMSON REDDER. Red 3% ft. EXPRESS. Crimson scarlet -V: ft. .IKAN TISSOT. Vermilion, bright orange shadings 3 K.VTE GRAV. Soft orange shaded carmine, dotted yellow throat, .■>-<> LOUISIANA. Crimson scarlet. .5to« METEOR. Brilliant scarlet 5 PANAM-V. Dull red. overlaid rose, with mottled yellow edge 3 PENNSYLVANIA. Scarlet overlaid with orange 4V^ ft. TARRVTO«'N. Crimson Sl^ ft. \VI.\T7.EIfS COLOSSAL, \ ivid sesirlet 5 to a ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. 3.00 lage Per 100 .1S3.00 3.IM> 3.00 :t.oi> .3.00 3.00 3.(»0 3.IM> 4.00 5.00 l»er 1000 S25.IH) 25.00 25.00 25.01I 25.00 25.00 40.00 27.50 Per 1000 i|t25.0O 25.0O 25,00 2.1.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25 (lO :t,'.oo 40.00 (i.OO 50.00 3.00 3.00 25.00 25.00 I'rices subject to change without notice. Watch Us Grow." American Bulb Co. 172 N. Wabash Ave,, Chicago, III. riORIST p 1 1 jgrg ^ i A^-...^^ fLi/L.^M ' '^'^'^'""^^H ^^^^Mi ' II ipy iiiiiiai "— ™— " . -^Bt^^M Miiii^5iiB&SaBiSiii£B^K Ml T"iorica j's "<2ie Prjif o/ (Ae I/bssbI; therg may be mprs comfort Hmidships, but we are the Erst to touch Unknown Sea" Vol. UV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MARCH 20, 1920. No. 1659 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885 I'opvrieht 1920 by AnuTU'iin P^lorist Company. KntiTed as Sccoml (.'lass Matter Nov. 11. 1891 at the Post Otlic)' at L'hicjigo. Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Evert Saturday bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico. ?1 .50 a year; Canada. $2.00: Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. \'o!unies Half Yearly From August 3, 1901. Single Copies, 10 cents. Address all corres(iomience, subscriptions, etc., American l-'lorist Co.. 440 S. Dearborn St-.Chlcag*- SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Offk:krb — A. L. Miller. Jamaica. N. Y.' President; F. C. \V Urown. Cleveland, 0., Vice- President; .loBN Young, 1170 Broadway, New York, Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Tre&s. The thirty-sisth annual convention will be held it Cleveland, O., August 17-19, 1920. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY. Next annual meeting, Indianapolis, Ind.. Octo- ber, 1920. GrncERs — Philip Breitjieter. Detroit, Mich., President; Irwin Bertermann, Indianapolis, Ind., Vice-President; Albert Pocuelon, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA- Next annual convention and exhibition, Wash- ington, D. C, November 1920. Officers; Tbomab W. Head, Lake Forest, 111., President; Z. D. Blackistone, Washington, D. C, Vice-President; C. W. Johnson, 2242 W. 109th Street. Chicago, Secretary; Chas. H. Tottt, Madison, N. J.,Treas. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Wash- ington, D. C, January, 1921. Officerb: C. W. Johnson ,Ch icago, President; D.G . Grillbortzer, Washington, D. C, Vice-President; A. F. J Bacr, Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indianapolis, Ind., Secretary. Spring. "It's all In how you look at things — if there s a northeast breeze That comes and shakes the snow from „,, where it's clinging: to the trees. Why then's the time to set your mind on balmy days of spring And you can see the orchards where the apple blossoms fling Theif glpaminc petals in the air until they leap and dance And catch the silvery sunshine In their airy fairy dance." W. D. Nesblt. iuiiiiiii^ I NEW YORK SPRING SHOW. | I Under the Auspices of the Horticultural Society of New York, the i I New York Florists' Club and the American Rose Society, | I at Grand Central Falace, March 15-21. | ^illllllllllrl■lllMlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllrlltlllllllllllllll1lJlllllllllllllllllllllllIlltlllllllllMlllllllllHllilllllllltlllllHlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltlllllll.~ A Splendid Exhibition. Tile New York spring show was open- ed in the Grand Central Palace. Monday, March 15, at 2 p. m., Mrs. Woodrow Wilson flashing- the signal by pressing a telegrapli key in Washington, D. C. Although the extremely cold weather had greatly handicapped the growers, many of whom had to contend with long distance hauling over very rough roads, everything was ready on time. From the exhibits in place during the opening days and the attractions to follow, it is thought that the show will equal, if not exceed, that of any pre- vious exhibition. An event of im- portance was the visit of General Pershing, accompanied by a body guard of soldiers and marines, at 4 p. m., Monday. He was entertained in the tea garden, and made a hurried inspec- tion of the show. The plan of the main floor presented a different and much improved arrange- ment over that of previous exhibitions. Instead of the usual center aisle, which opened a vista of the entire depth of the hall, as visitors reached the top of the steps at the main entrance, the bea.utiful group of flowering plants and bulbs, arranged for effect, exhibited by Adolph Lewisohn, covering 400 square feet, came into view, and was flanked on either side by spaces of equal size, filled temporarily with specimen flower- ing plants in various classes. These gave way on Tuesday to the displays of cut roses by commercial growers covering 300 square feet, arranged for effect. To the right and left of these groups, wide aisles led toward the cen- ter of the hall, but which were in turn blocked by the magnificent rose gar- dens of F. R. Pierson. Tarrytown. N. Y., and A. N. Pierson. Inc.. Cromwell, Conn. Between these artistic settings, was a magnificent group of acacias and imantophyllums exhibited by W. B. Thompson. Yonkers, N. Y. Either side of this display, the center aisles con- tinued to the middle of the hall, where a wide space contained F. R. Pierson's group of ferns, arranged around a foun- tain basin 20 feet in diameter. To the left of this was the elaborate Dutch garden of John Scheepers & Co., Inc., New York. Balanced on either side of the central section, to the right of the Pierson Exhibit, the rock garden of the Detmer Nurseries, Tarrytown, N. Y., made a splendid showing. Continuing to the western end of the hall, the cen- tral aisles were again laid farther apart, along one of wliich came into view on the right the orchid section, and on the left, the beautiful gardens of flow- ering plants exhibited by Payne Whit- ney, Manhasset, N. Y. The other cen- tral isle was flanked by A. L. Miller's niagniflceut group of pot Easter lilies, the superb fern exhibit of the Robert Craig Co.. Philadelphia. Pa., on one side, and the border planting of spring flowering bulbs of John Scheepers & Co. Artistic Grouping-. The Adolph Levvisohn exhibit, cov- ering 3110 square feet, was one of the- best arranged groups of foliage and flowering plants ever seen here. It was artistic to a large degi-ee. each speci- men being placed to show its beauty of bloom or foliage to the best advan- tage and add its color harmony to the whole decoration. The prominent plants were crotons. oncidiums in long. spr;iyed bloom, rising from a bed of adiantum colored with Primula, mala- coides, pink and white and other sliort flowering plants. The sides and back- .gi'ound were tall acacias, buddleias. Tausendschou roses, cliorizemas, Eas- ter lilies and cibotiums. Another en- try from the Lewisohn estate was the 4t)0 square foot group; the beauty spot that burst into view as the visitors entered the hall, was bewildering in its great wealth of color. It appeared to contain every kind of greenliouse plant 450 The American Florist. Mar. 20, that could be flowered at this season. The whole was most harmoniously ar- ranged, both as to form and color. Acacias, buddleias. Tausendschon and American Pillar roses, nemesias, lilacs, larkspur. Cineraria stellata, Easter lilies, g-enistas, lupines and double pop- pies stood out prominently, while the ground work was composed of Primula malacoides. fwhite and pink, and a grouping of Begonia Cincinnati. The central feature was a fountain. All together it was a finished and most ar- tistic arrangement, a great credit to John Canning, the gardener, under whose direction the plants were grown and arranged. The garden effect, covering 400 square feet, of Payne Whitney, Man- hasset, N. Y.. Geo. Ferguson, gardener, was a mass of bloom. Primulas veris. malacoides and obconica, Cineraria stel- leta, genistas and lilacs were the quan- tity plants. A sun dial was the cen- ter, and a round bed was encircled by a narrow path, whicli led out to the aisle. This was bordered with pots of lily of the valley. A high lattice fence in the rear made a good back- ground. Adjoining this, Adolph Lewisohn covered 300 square feet with rambler and hybrid tea roses, all very well flowered, and artistically arranged. Attractive Booths. Several greenhouse constiniction firms erected sample houses and others had decorated office space. President A. L. Miller, in connection with the New York and New Jersey Plant Growers' Asso- ciation, had a prettily decorated booth in this section. Kroeschell Bros. Co.. Chicago, had an office space, and Hart- man, Sanders Co., of New York and Chicago, had a large exhibit of pergolas and garden furniture. The American Rose Society had a nicely decorated enclosure in the north- east corner of this section to which its American flag gave a patriotic note. The tea garden on the balcony floor was decorated in a canopy of bunting of all the allied colors, it being conducted un- der the auspices of the Allied Loyalty League. The decorative garden effect, hedges, wild smilax. Roman seats, stat- uary, etc.. were arranged by H. H. Burns, whose work was much admired. The F. R. Pierson fern group in the center of the cross aisle, around the fountain, was a beautiful, restful pic- ture. The large cibotiums raised high at either end. with their lace-like fronds, relieved the heavier green of the many varieties of nephrolepis. which are a specialty of the nurseries at Tarry town. The Dutch gardens of thp John Scheepers Co., Inc., New York, was ideal in its conception, and flnished in every detail. A neat, white paling enclosed the space which was divided, its length and width with a narrow pebbled path. A large octagonal pergola with fluted columns and arched over the top. all decorated with wild smilax. covered a space wliich. decorated with wicker garden furniture, looked very inviting. The four beds in the center of the gar- den, surrounding a bird bath, were filled with Couronne de Or tulips. A wide border next the fence encircled a real grass plot. The inside of the border was edged with evouymus. Hyacinths, tulips and daffodils gave a wealth of color to this arrangement. Tall cedars at the end and on one side, made a fine background. A beautiful border of tulips in variiety, centered with Kaster lilies, was also by the same ex- hibitors. The rock garden of the Detmer NiTr- series, Tarrytown, N. Y., covering 500 square feet, was greatly admired. There were three mounds of rocks, which with the various plants, looked very realistic. A stream of water, as from a spring, coursed along from one end of the rocks to the other. English primroses, irises, dwarf Japanese azaleas and Daphne Cneorum were also features. There was the annual tug-of-war be- tween F. R. Pierson and A. N. Pierson, Inc.. in the rose garden exhibit covering a space of 500 square feet. Both gar- dens were artistic to a marked dcree; nothing had been left undone that could possibly add to natural outdoor appearance. The judges deliberated for a long time, and finally gave the coveted blue ribbon to A. N. Pierson. Inc. A heavy, low. white, rather mas- sive fence encircled the garden. This was well covered with Hiawatha roses in full flower, which against the white background, gave a fine color effect. The border contained Tausendschon and hybrid teas, while next the grass, was an edging of dwarf Baby Elegant. At the rear, a Greek temple-like pagoda and rostrum was covered with Hiawa- tha, with standards of baby rambler and well-flowered White Dorothy Per- kins banked as a background. A white pebbled path divided the gar- den. The velvety green grass plots on either sides had border beds of Mrs. Cutbush. The corners and posts of the gateway were decorated with plants of the new climbing rose, Emily Grey, a beautiful orange yellow with glossy foliage. The whole effect was that of a well kept garden of roses in full flow- er in June. The F. R. Pierson entry was beauti- ful in design. The plan showed a nimi- ber of beds separated by well pebbled paths. The center grass plot had a round bed as the feature, surrounded by corner pieces. In the rear, in front of the curved pergola, was a round bed encircling a sun dial. A curved stone garden seat between this and the per- gola, was backed with a border filled with baby rambler roses. A brown sanded fence enclosure arovmd the gar- den was covered with Tausendschon roses. At each post were standard plants of Fran Karl Kruschki. The various beds were filled with hybrid teas, each a different variety, among them Mme. Ed. Herriot, Mme. Leon Pain, Radiance. Mrs. Aaron Ward. Mrs. Wakefield. Christy Miller. Mrs. H. T. Hillas, White Killarney, Prince d© Bul- garie, Marie Adelaide and Cardinal. The four arched entrances and the pergola were entwined with Tausend- schon roses. It was complete in every detail and left nothing to be desired. Foliage and Flowering; Plants The group of foliage and flowering plants entered by W. B. Thompson. Yonkers, N. Y., had as its prominent features the magnificently colored specimen plants of Dracena Victoria, Cineraria stellata. Primula malacoides and obconica, cyclamens, spiraeas and amaryllis were the principal flowering plants, with choice palms and crotons to releive the color. The whole made a beautiful setting. The Marinelll carnation exhibit of some 500 blooms from four to five inches in diameter made a unique and beautiful display. Many of them were of Enchantress color and there were all hues of the rainbow, except the yellow tones, which were lacking. A large vase in the center, filled with EASTER PLANTS. PeUrgoaium Kaster Greeting. 1920. The American Florist. 451 NEW YORK SPRING SHOW. R. Pieraon. ■riirr>'town. N. Y.. Rose Garden. Iloweis of a lavender sViade was very strikiiiK. The majority of the flowers (tliey were all cut) were exhibited in sepMrate glass tubes, but there were several va.ses containing' fairly long stems. The ball-like appearance is caused by a very short calyx, from which the outside petals fall down, making au almost perfect ball. These were exhibited by H. B. Marinelli, Mont- vale, N. J. Merveille Francaise is the largest of the varieties, some being nine inches in their curvature, having a. great depth. It is certainly a won- derful flower. Max Schling's beautiful window, with its artistically arranged baskets and vases of orchids and other choice flow- ers, was constantly surrounded by an admiring throng. The background of the encloseil sjiace was decorated with a large landscape of vast extent, with a glimpse of a city at once side. an inches stiuare. thw pictures occupy- ing at times the entire space. As an attractive window feature it is one of the most ui)-to-date methods of dis- playing pictures of plants and arranged llowers so far introduced. The F. R. Pierson booth, or rather. we\\ clone. This group was most artistically arranged. At the east end of the main floor the Prospect park greenhouses had a fine group of foliage and flowering plants, a feature of which., mounted on tall, slender pedestals, were fine plants of Columnea gloriossa, the long, pen- dant, vine-like branches of which, with their scarlet blossoms, were very deco- rative. The Awards. Plants in Flower — Private Growers. Amaryllis. 12 plants — Mrs. P. A. Con- stable. Mamaroneck, N. T., James Stuart (Gr.), 1st. Amaryllis, six plants — Mrs. F. A. Con- stable, 1st. Azalea indica, specimen, any color, not less than three feet in diameter — James A. MacDonald, Flushing. N. T.. R. Hughes (Gr.), 1st. Cineraria, hybrid, six plants — Mrs, 'W. T>. Guthrie. Locust Valley, N. Y., 1st; "W. B. Thompson. Yonkers, N, T., A. Stricham (Gr.), 2ncJ. Cineraria stellata, six plants — ^W. B. Thompson. 1st; A. Lewisohn, Ardsley, N. Y., 2nd. Cineraria steljata, specimen, any type — A. Lewisohn. 1st; W. B. Thompson. 2nd. Cyclamen. 25 plants, arranged for effect, decorative plants permitted — W. B. Thomp- son, 1st. Chorlzema, specimen — A. Lewisohn. 1st. Cytisus. specimen, any variety — A. Lew- isohn, 1st; Mrs. J. H. Wright, New Y'ork Chas. Thomas (Gr.), 2nd. Heliotrope, one standard, specimen — A. Lewisolm. 1st. Hydrangea, three plants, not less than S-in. pots — A. Lewisohn, 1st. Hydrangea, specimen, not less than 8-in. pot — A. Lewisolm, 1st. Imantophyllum, specimen — Mrs. F. A. Constable. 1st. Lilac, six plants — A. Lewisohn, 1st; Mrs Payne Whitney. Manhasset, N. Y., 2nd. Marguerite, specimen — A. Lewisohn. 1st. Primula malacoides, 12 plants — A. Lew- isohn, 1st; Mrs. W. D. Guthrie, 2nd. Primula obconica, 13 plants — Mrs. Payne Whitney, 1st; A. Lewisohn, 2nd. Primulas, six plants in variety — Mrs .Payne Whitney. 1st; A. Lewisohn. 2nd. Rhododendron. specimen — A. Lewisohn. 1st. Schizanthus, three plants — W^. B. Thomp- son. 1st; A. Lewisohn, 2nd. Schizanthus, specimen — W. B. Thompson. 1st: A. Lewisohn. 2nd. Spiraea or astilbe, six plants — VT. B. Thompson. 1st. Wistaria, specimen — James A. MacDon- ald. 1st. Any other specimen flowering plant — A LewLsohn. 1st; B. H. Borden, Rumson, N. J.. W. Turner (Gr.). 2nd. Flowering plants and bulbs, covering 400 square feet, arranged for effect (orchids ex- cluded), suitable accessories permitted — A.. Lewisohn. 1st; Mrs. Payne Whitney. 2nd. For the (inest collection of flowering bulbs and bulbous rooted plants — Mrs. Payne ^^ hitney, 1st. Palms and Foliage Plants — Private Growers. Areca lutescens, specimen— James Stuart, Mamaroneck, N. T., Ist; W. B. Thompson, 2nd. Croton, 12 plants, broad-leaved varieties — A. Lewisohn, 1st. Croton, 12 plants, narrow-leaved varie- ties — A. Lewisohn. 1st. Dracaena, three plants — A, Lewisohn, 1st, Kentia Forsteriana, specimen, single or bushy — W. B. Thompson, 1st; James Stu- art,_ 2nd. Kentia Belmoreana, specimen, single or bushy — W. B. Thompson. 1st; James Stu- art. 2nd. Pha?nix Roebelenii, specimen — G. G. Ma- son, Tuxedo Park. N. Y.. D. McGregor (Gr.). 1st; James Stuart. 2nd. Palm, other than above, specimen, single or bushy — Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, Stam- ford, Conn.. Wm. Morrow (Gr.), 1st; W, B. Thompson. 2nd. Group of flowering and foliage plants, ferns, palms and bulbs permitted, collec- tion covering 200 square feet, arranged for effect — A. Lewisohn. 1st; W. B. Thompson. 2nd. Ferns — Private Growers. Adiantum Farleyense. or Farleyense type, specimen — W, B. Duke, Somerville, N. J.. 1st. Adiantum, any other variety, specimen — A. Lewisohn, 1st. Cibotium Schiedei. specimen — A. Lewi- sohn. 1st: James Stuart. 2nd. Fern, any other variety, not otherwise specified — Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1st; Mrs, Payne Whitney, 2nd. Stag's horn fern, specimen — James A. MacDonald, 1st; A. Lewisohn. 2nd. Bulbous Plants — Private Growers. Freesias, 12 pans, in variety — Mrs. Payne Whitney. 1st. Hyacinths, white, three 10-in. pots or pans — B. H. Borden. 1st: Mrs. Payne Whit- ney. 2nd. Hyacinths, pink or red. three 10-ln. pots or pans — James A. MacDonald, 1st; Mrs. Payne Whitney. 2nd. Hyacinths, light blue, three 10-ln. pots nr pans — I?. H. Borden, 1st; Mrs. Payne Whitney, 2nd. Hyacinths, dark blue or purple, three 10- in. pots or pans — James A. MacDonald. 1st; Mrs. Payne Whitney, 2nd, EASTER PLANTS, Hydrangea with C^repe Cover and Ribbon. in^o. The American Florist. 453 NEW YORK SPRING SHOW A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N. Y. New Giant Easter Lily. Hyacinths, yellow, three 10 -in. pots or pans — B. H. Borden. 1st; Mrs. Payne Whit- ney. 2nd. I*ilies, 12 pots, any varieties — James Stu- art. 1st: H. I. Pratt. Glen Cove. N. Y., F. O. Johnson (Gr.). 2nd. Narcissus, six varieties, six 10 -in. pots or pans — B. H. Borden. 1st ; Mrs. Payne Whit- ney. 2nd. Tulips, single early, six distinct varie- ties, six 10-in. pots or pans — Mrs. Payne Whitney, 1st: B. H. Borden, 2nd. Tulips, double, in variety, six 10-in. pots or puns — Mrs. Payne Whitney, 1st. Tulips. May- flowering, distinct varieties, twelve 10-in. pots or pans — B. H. Borden, l.st ; Mrs. I'ayne Whitney. 2nd. Hyacinths, in 10-in. pots or pans, eig^ht distinct varieties — James A. MacDonald. 1st : Mrs. Payne Whitney, 2nd. Tulips, variety T^a Reine Maxima, two 10- in. pots or pans — Mrs. Payne Whitney, 1st; James A. Macdonald, 2nd. Tulips, variety Cramoisie Royal, two 10- In. pots or pans — James A. MacDonald, 1st. Orcliid Plants — Private Growers. Six plants in variety, decorative plants pt-rmitted — H. I. Pratt. Glen Cove, N. Y. Orchids in variety, three plants — H. 1. Pratt. 1st. Cat t ley a: L.a?lia, or la'lia-cattleya hy- brid — H. I. Pratt. 1st. Specimen plant, any other variety — B. II. Borden. 1st ; Miss S. D. Bliss. New Canann, Conn,. Jolin I. Burns (Gr. ). 2nd, Ctit Orchids — Private Growers. Collection of cut orchids covering 50 square feet — A. X. Cooley, Pittsfield. Mass.. Oliver Lines (Gr.). 1st. Roses in Pots and Tubs — Private Growers. Collection of roses in variety, covering 100 square feet, arranged for effect — A. Lewisohn, 1st. Roses, six ramblers, any varieties — A. Lewisohn. 1st. Display of rose plants, arranged as a growing garden, hybrid perpetuals. hybrid teas, clirhbers and polyanthus types, cover- ing 500 square feet — A. Lewisohn. 1st. Cat Roses — Private Growers. Eighteen Hoosier Beauty — A. Lewisohn, 1st: Mrs. Holbrook. Stamford, Conn., 2nd. Eighteen Hadley — Mrs. F. A. Constable, 1st. Eighteen Columbia^Mrs. W. D. Guthrie. 1st. Eighteen Mrs. Charles Russell — Mrs. W. D. Guthrie, 1st; Mrs. Holbrook, 2nd. Eighteen Ophelia — Mrs. W. D. Guthrie, 1st ; Mrs. F. A. Constable, 2nd. Eighteen any other disseminated variety, pink — A. Lewisohn, 1st; R. Masson. 2nd. Twenty-five or more varieties, to be shown in one vase — J. A. MacDonald, 1st ; Mrs. \V. D. Guthrie. 2nd. Miscellaneous — Private Growers. Amaiyllis. 12 spikes — James Stuart, 1st. Antirrhinum. 12 spikes, pink — Mrs. Percy Chubb, Glen Cove, 1st.; H. I. Pratt. 2nd. 2nd. Antirrhinum, 12 spikes, white — .\. Lewi- sohn. 1st. Antirrhinum. 12 spikes, yellow — A. Lewi- sohn. 1st; H. I. Pratt. 2nd. Anthurium. 12 flowers — H. I. Pratt, 1st. Calendulas, 25 flowers — Mrs. Payne Whit- ney. 1st. , Callas. 12 flowers, white — A. Lewisohn, 1st : R. Masson, Garrison. N. Y.. 2nd. Flowering shrubs, 12 sprays, one or more varieties — Mrs. Payne Whitney, 1st Preesias. 25 sprays, white- -Peter Hauck, East Orange. N. J,. Max Schneider (Gr.). 1st; H. I. Pratt, 2nd. Freesias. 25 sprays, colored — Mrs. Payne Whitney, 1st. Lilies, 12 spikes — James Stuart, 1st: H. I. Pratt. 2nd. Mignonette, 12 spikes — Mrs. Percy Ciiubb, 1st: Mrs. Payne Whitney. 2nd. Stocks, 12 spikes, one or more varieties —Mrs. W. D. Guthrie, 1st; Mrs. Percy Chubb. 2nd Tulips, 25 flowers, single — Mrs. Payne Whitney, 1st ; James A. MacDonald, 2nd. Tulips, 50 flowers, single — Mrs. Payne Whitney. 1st ; J. A. MacDonald, 2nd. Violets. 200 blooms, single or double — Mrs. Percy Chubb. 1st ; Ethan A. Coon, Rhinebeck, N. T., 2nd. Vase cut flowers, not otherwise provided for — Mrs. W. Redmond Cross, Morris town, N. J.. A. Sailer (Gr.), 1st; A. Lewisohn, 2nd. Wallflower. 12 spikes, any color — Mrs. Percy Chubb. 1st. Plants in Flower — Commercial Growers. Marguerite, six plants — P. R. Pierson Co., Tarry town. N. Y., 1st ; Madpen & Chris- tianson. Wood ridge, N. J.. 2nd. Marguerite, specimen — Madsen & Chris- tianson, 1st. Spiraea, or astilbe. six plants, one or more varieties — F. R. Pierson Co.. 1st. Flowering and foliage, stove and green- house plants, covering 300 square feet, ar- ranged for effect; suitable accessories per- mitted — A. N. Pierson. Cromwell, Conn.. 1st. Border planting; Evergreens, forced shruljs, rhododendrons, conifers, herbace- ous plants, bulbs or any other hardy stock, covering a space approximately 10x40 feet — John Scheepers & Co., New Yorlt. 1st. Rock garden, covering space 15x30 feet ; suitable accessories permitted — Detmer Nur- series, Tarrytown, N. Y., 1st. Palms and Foliage Plants — Commercial. Areca lutescens, specimen, single or bushy — Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa., 1st. Bay trees, pyramidal, two plants — Bob- bink & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J., Ist. Bay trees, standard, two plants — Bobbink & Atkins. 1st. Bav trees, columnar, two plants — Bob- bink & Atkins. 1st. Box trees, pyramidal, two plants — Max Sell ling. New York, 1st. Ferns — Commercial Growers. Adiantum Farley ense or its types, six plants, not less than 8 -in. pots or pans — A. N. Pierson. 1st. Nephrolepis, specimen, any variety — Rob- ert Craig Co.. 1st; F. R. Pierson Co.. 2nd. Cibotium Schiedei. specimen, not less than 12-in. pot or tub — F. R. Pierson Co.. 1st. Ferns, collection, not less than 50 plants — F. R. Pierson Co., 1st; Robert Craig Co., 2nd. Fern, specimen, any other variety — Rob- ert Craig Co., 1st; F. R. Pierson Co., 2nd. Rulbous Plants — Commercial Growers. Lilium. 25 pots, one or more varieties — A. L. Miller. Jamaica. N. Y., 1st; Robert Craig Co., 2nd. Bulbous Plants — Special Open Class. Display of bulbs, etc.. arranged as a bulb garden, covering 500 square feet. Appro- priate accessories permitted. Quality of bloom, artistic arrangement, and general effect to be considered in making award. This class open to all — John Scheepers & Co.. 1st. Orchid Plants — Commercial Growers. Group of plants in variety, covering 300 square feet (decorative plants permitted), arranged for effect — Joseph Manda Co., West Orange. N. J., 1st. 454 The American Florist. Mar. 20, Group of 2 5 plants in variety, arranged for effect — Joseph Manda Co.. 1st: Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J.. 2nd. Group of 12 plants in variety, arranged for effect — J. B. Duke, Somerville. N. .T., A. I. Miles (Gr.). 1st; Jos. Manda Co., 2nd. Six hybrid orchids, to be: Cat t ley a, Brasso-cattleya. Laelia cattleya. Brasso- Laelia. and La?lia — Joseph Manda Co., 1st. Cut Orchids — Coniinercml Growers. Collect ion of cut orchids, covering 100 square feet. Decorative greens permitted- — Joseph A. Manda Co., 1st. Roses ill I'ots and Tubs — Commercial Growers, Display rose plants, arranged as a grow- ing garden, hybrid perpetuals. hybrid teas, climbers and polyanthus types, covering 500 square feet— A. N. Pierson. Inc., 1st : F. R. Pierson Co.. 2nd. Trade Exhibits. The following firnis had space in the trade exhibit section, most of them displaying their specialties: M. Adler, New York. C. H. Allender, New York. American Rose Society. Am. Ghs. Mfg. Co., New York-Chicago. Bartlett Co.. Stamford. Conn. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. A. T. Boddington Co., Inc.. New York. Campbell Irrigation Co., Woodbury, N. J. Bon Arbor Chemical Co., Paterson, N. J. Central Park, New York, plant exhibjl. Chronicle Press, New York. Climax Mfg. Co.. Cast or land. N. Y. The Cloche Co.. New York. C16ck & Swan Co.. Inc.. New York-Boston. Coldwell Lawn Mower Co.. Newburg. N. Y. Arthur Cowee, Berlin. N. Y. Robert Craig Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. Davey Tree Expert Co.. Kent, O. A. T. De La Mare Co.. New York. Doubleday. Page & Co.. Garden City. N. Y. \Vm. H. Duckham, Madison, N. J. Farm Tractor & Supply Co., Boston. Mass. R. & J. Farquhar. Boston. Mass. The Florists' Exchange. New York. Maurice Fuld. New York. Fulper Pottery Co., Flemington, N. J. The Garland Co.. Cleveland, O. Benjamin Hammond. Beacon, N. Y. Hartmann-Sanders Co., New York. Heathcote Service Co.. Mt. Vernon. N. Y. Isaac Hicks & Son. Westbury. N. Y. Hitchings Co.. Elizabeth. N. J. E. F. Hodgson Co., Boston. House and Garden, New York. Wm. M. Hunt & Co.. New York. Ideal Lawn Mower Co.. Lansing. Mich. Wm. F. Kastings Co., Buffalo, N. Y. The Kierle Spray System. King Construction Co., North Tonawanda. A. Kottmiller. New York. J. C. Kraus. New York. Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. W. F. Leary, New Rochelle. N. Y. A. Lewisohn. Ardsley. N. Y. Lewis & Valentine, Roslyn, N. Y. J. B. Lippincott Co.. Philadelphia. Pa._^ Lord & Burnham Co., Irvington, N. Y." Wm. H. Lutton Co.. New York. Macaw Bros., Norwood, Pa. < H. B. Marinelli. Montvale. N. J. Matthews Mfg. Co.. Cleveland. O. Fred J. Mead. Newark. N. J. The McCallum Co., Pittsburg-Ncw York- Cleveland. A. L. Miller. Jamaica. N. Y. Miller & Doing, Brooklyn, N. Y. Mountain Community, Inc.. New York. Muller-Sealey Co., New Yoi-k. National Association of Gardeners. T. E. Nevins, New York. N. Y. and N. J. Plant Growers' Assn. New Britain Mch. Co.. New Britain, Cciiii, Niagara Sprayer Co.. Middletown. N. Y. Oldsmobile Economy Trucks. A. C. Palim. Port Chester. N. Y. J. A. Peterson. Cincinnati, O. A. N. Pierson. Inc., Cromwell, Conn. P. R. Pierson, Tarrytown. N. Y. Pontiac I^awn Mower Co.. Detroit. Mich. Prospect Park. Brooklyn, plant exhibit. Quality Brands Co.. Cleveland. O. L. J. Reuter. Boston. Julius Roohrs Co.. Rutherford. N. .1. Roman J. Irwin, New York. John Scheepers, Inc., New York. Max Sell ling. Inc.. New York. Schloss Bros. Ribbons. Inc., New York. Shawnee Mower Co.. Shawnee, Pa. The Skinner Irrigation Co.. Troy. O. George L. Stillman. Westerly. R. I. Henry Street Settlement, New York. I. J. Stringham. Glen Cove. N. Y. The Touchstone, New York. Chas. H. Totty Co.. Inc., Madison, N. J. S. P. Townsend Co., Orange, N. J. B. Hammond Tracy, Wenham. Mass. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago-New York. N. Wapler. New York. Woman's Nat'l Farm and Garden Asso- riation, New York. THE RETAIL TRADE 'Conducted by Robt. Klft, Phlla., Pa. Easter Preparations. In order to save money, time and worry, right now one must be making: use of every spare moment in prepar- ing: and getting' ready for tlie busiest weeli in the year. By this time much of the work should be under way, sucli as the selection and ordering of the plant .stock. So many will leave this important duty to tlie last minute. They are called up by the growers to find out when they are coming- out? "Oh. in a day or two." "Yes, you said that last week. You had better hurry for the stock is going fast." Then when at last they arrive, and find the best selected, they blame the grower for not looking- out for tliem. Last year's record of the Easter busi- ness, if one was made, is now most val- uable for reference. Many important facts pertaining- to the stock, both plant and cut flower, and the store manage- ment, that were forgotten, are brought fresh to mind and prove a great help, in avoiding the mistakes and profiting by the successes of the last Easter. Of late years, plant baskets have be- come an important and most profitable stock to carry. Too mucli thought cannot be given to the preparation of a varied assortment of these splendid sellers. It is very important that a g'ood line of baskets should be on hand, or if not. no time is to be lost in se- curing them. Quite a number of the trade have these receptacles, painted in one or two sets of duotone colors, which they feature this year, and which are exclusive with, them. This is good business, as they then always have something different to show their cus- tomers in answer to their question. "What liave you new this year?" The rectangular willow box, with handles at each end, gives variety and a very dif- ferent effect. Pot covers for six and eight-inch pots are good stock, giving a plant just the finish that some desire anil are willing to pay for. All these are good features, and should be ordered liberally, as any left over, are available for use all through the season for either plants or cut flowers. If there are not enough made up mag- nolia wreaths, better get at them now than have to do it -when the rush is on. It is certainly bad management to crowd into the last few days what can be done much better at this time. Frames that are likely to be used for cut flowers, such as wreaths, crosses, etc.. should all be mossed and ready; in f:ict. all kinds of such preparatory work should be looked after and out of the way. To have to stop and moss up a frame during Easter week, is nothing short of a crime. All kinds of printing and stationery sliould be in good supply. Tags, tag en- velopes, order sheets, CListomers' cards and envelopes, are all important. Do not just tliink there are enou 'v Ijook. and be sure. The Easter invitation, or store circular, should be out and in the hands of customers and others before Palm Sunday. Whatever newspaper .■idvertising is thought necessary, should .■ill be decided on not later than 10 days liefore Easter. It is well to use the electros of the national publicity com- mittee: they connect up with their ad- vertising and are mucli better and cheaper than auy you could have made. Give some thought to the store ar- rangement of the plant stock, so as, if possible, to make a more intensive use of the limited space. Frequently, it is « EASTER PLANTS, Cineraria with Mat Cover. ]i)20. The American Florist 455 NEW YORK SPRING SHOW. A. N. Plerson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., Group of Foliage and Flowering; Plants founii. quite ii lot of room can he gained, by turning: things around a bit. and then one wonders why it was not thought of long ago. Temporary shelv- ing over counters are a great help at this busy time. If it is necessary to get an annex or extra store for use as a receiving and shipping department, it cannot be secured any too soon. It is very discouraging in answer to an inquiry to be told. "I am sorry, but I rented it yesterda'." Sometimes, a roomy basement is available, and is found to answer ver.v well. Often plants are to be shipped out of town, for which crated boxes should be prepared. Such packing takes a lot of time without these being in readiness for instant use. Insist that growers clean their pots, particularly on the bottom, before they are sent in. .Some are conscientious in this matter: others only make a stab at it. and do not seem to care. It is the job of the greenhouse man. and he should be made to deliver his pots clean. Crepe paper pot covers can be made in sizes to fit pots from four to eight- inch, and bulb pans. Flexible, liard building paper, cut the proper size, makes very good patterns from which to cut the crepe paper. The edges can be bound together with a hand stamp- ing machine, using wire staples, or sewed on a sewing machine. When ready for instant use. they save much time, and only require a thin tasselled cord around the bottom to give them a nice finish. All these, and many other prepara- tory moves of a helpful nature, are possible, and relieve the trained work- ers of all such details, so that they can devote all their energies to the greater problems of the Easter business. Featuring: Easter Plants. It is astonishing what a difference a little decorative touch will make to a flowering plant or combination of them in pan. box, or tub. To begin with, each pot should be covered with crepe or plain white paper, bound around with tape or tasselled slender cord the color of the flower. It is not necessary to have all decorated before being sold, but enough in each group should be so featured as to make them stand out from the others so as to attract favor- able attention. It takes time and ma- terial, but the stock is there to be sold and the dressed appearance given by such decoration, adds 2.j to ."iO cents to the value of the plants, which can be further augmented by the addition of a few pussy willows and a bow of fibre, chiffon, or more expensive ribbon, which gives an artistic finish that is a wonderful force in the selling, and re- turns as well, a good profit on the cost. Pussy willows can be used to splepdid advantage, together with laurel branches or leucothoe sprays, in filling in the pot to make up for the lack of the nat- ural foliage about the stem, which is common in rhododendrons and similar plants. Handles can be simulated with pussy willows, several sprays stuck in either side of a pot, arched over and intertwined to form a handle. With a good decoration on the pot, there is at once given a basket appearance. Shorter sprays may be used for the same pur- pose, which stand upright, and w-ith pieces fastened diagonally across, give another form of handle. An ordinary flat of tulips or daffodils, the box covered witli crepe paper, and an arching of pussy willows from each corner, tied in the center, and the whole given a decorative finish with chiffon bows of a good contrasting color, pre- sents an effect that adds immensely to its appearance and value. Hydrangeas, blue, pink and white, while very showy in themselves, are helped wonderfiillj' by covering the greenhouse tub with a mat, or substi- tuting a white receptacle of the same size with gilt bands, or hand painted flowers. Placing these plants in duo- tone colored baskets, with correctly shaped handles, pink for the blue, and blues for the pinks, with blues or green shades for the white, tied with con- trastine: bows of silk or chiffon rib- bon, give a finish that is sure to at- tract and quicken the sales. Many other plants may be treated the same way. and will, safeguarded from want of water by the tin lining.* of the bas- kets, add days to their life in the dwell- ing. Round and oval wicker baskets, with side handles and tin linings large enough to hold rambler roses, hydran- geas, lilies, genistas and other plants from eight to ten-inch pots, should be used as much as possible for this stock. A knot of ribbon on the plant, connected diagonally with a band of the same to a .showy bow. tied to one of the handles, provides a decorative touch that is sure to be admired. Rectangular shaped boxes of skeleton willowware with painted or gilded tin linings, and handles at either end, are very attractive when filled with plants from four or six-inch pots, according to the size of box. Lilies, hydrangeas, or baby rambler roses, all of one color, look very well in these holders, partic- ularly if attention is paid to color con- trasts and finished with a little ribbon decoration. 456 The American Florist. Mar. 20, Easter lilies, a numbei- of plants to- gether, in shallow white tubs with gilded bands, have a very finished ap- pearance. Common, ordinary buckets, with the handles removed, painted white and bands gilded, make very good looking tubs. The supply houses al- ways cijrry a line of wicker covers, with or without tins, for bulb pans from six to twelve-inch diameter, and the same sizes for pots. These are very good stock as they come in all duo-tone colors, and are at once a-tinished dec- oration. The same kind of covers made of birch bark add variety and their natural appearance will suit buyers who may not like the paiuted articles. These birch holders are very good for pans of pansies and Bellis daisies. There is no question but these various forms of decoi-ating and featuring plants are a great help in adding to their attractiveness, and this art should receive careful study by all retail store men. Easter Plants. What plants to stock up with at Easter, is always the problem of the store man. There are. to be sure, standards, such as giganteum lilies rambler roses, hydrangeas and Holland bulbs, that ai-e sure to appear as his quantity items, the only question re- garding these being where are the best plants to be obtained. Belgian azaleas were always a great favorite. and while there will be a few, as pro- vided for in last spring's importations, there is nothing like the old assortment, and these are said to be the last. Hm- odigiri and other of the small flower- ed Japanese hardy types, that have been grown by nurserymen for border and lawn planting, force very well, and will in a measure, take the place of the more gorgeous Belgian sorts. While there will not be as many gigan- teums forced as formerly for Easter, the quality of the stock was never bet- ter. The plants are robust, well clothed with foliage of a good height, and very well set with buds. Many of the larger sized bulbs have sent up several shoots, which always make preferred pot plants, and are also especially valuable for cutting. One of the most popular of the Eas- ter offerings is the small tub. painted white, with the bands gilded. This filled with several pots of lilies, to form one large plant is generally a first selection with many buyers. Dilium candidum can be forced to good advantage. A number together, in a low pan or tub, make something choice for a particular customer. The hy- drangea, on account of its wealth of bloom, is one of the most decorative of the Easter assortment. The old Otaksa. with its enormous heads of pink flow- ers, and Thos. Hogg, the white Japan- ese, have been largely superseded by the newer French varieties of the hor- tensis type, which in their great range of color, are truly superb. Avalanche, an immense white; Bouquet Rose, Baby Bimbinette and General de Vibraye are splendid types of this class. The blue varieties add greatly to the color as- sortment. They are grown into all sizes, the larger specimens being very handsome. Well flowered miniatures in four-inch pots are in great demand, being largely used in giving color to combination plant baskets. Rambler roses are most popular at this time, their great wealth of minia- ture flowers in clusters, their slender branches, which are trained on globes, pyramids, umbrellas and other forms, as well ■ as handsomely flowered pot plants of the large, and also of the baby type, making them among the best sellers of the Easter stock. Tau- sendschou is first choice, then Excelsa. Dorothy Perkins and Lady Gay are wonderfully fine when grown cold, their flowers showing brilliant shades of pink. Hiawatha and American Pillar are superb single flowered varieties. American Beauty and Magna Charta make splendid pot roses for Easter. As a large, showy, full-flowered plant, the bougainvillea is sure of a place. These are now grown by spe- cialists into fancy shapes that are en- tirely covered with bloom. The lovely genista, with its yellow tasselled sprays, is also one of the best of the Easter offerings. Well grown standards are particularly handsome. The six-inch po_t_ size is handled in large quantities. These should not be held too long in the stores. They lose their brilliant appearance after two days. There is nothing more choice than the heather. The white and pink, and the lovely cupressina. which in small sizes is so much used to lend an ele- gance to plant baskets, are the cream of every stock. Spirsea japonica types ^ave always been a feature at Easter, but unless grown here, will after this season, be but a memory. A few that were im- ported last spring, will be available. Cineraries. with their bright, vari- colored heads of bloom, are seen in every stock, particularly that of the grower-retailer, who is always sure to have a good-sized block for Easter. Pelargonium Easter Greeting is one of the most showy of its type. When well flowered, it is a gorgeous blaze of color. A drop of gum arable in the center of each flower will hold the pedals togetlier for a long- time, other- wise tliey are apt to shake oft in trans- portation. Well flowered Deutzia gracilis is a valuable plant at this time. Its hardi- ness makes it especially appropriate for the lawn or as a cemetery lot deco- ration, where it can be planted out. The hardy yellow Primula veris and English primroses, add variety, and when planted into pans, several to- gether, are very showy. Bulbous flowering plants, hyacinths, tulips, daffodils, etc.. in pots and pans, are one of the most important sections of the Easter stock. Except for those who sell on the street or in stores where only low priced plants are car- ried, and where as a rule purchases are taken home by those who buy them, single plants of hyacinths do not pay to handle as the delivery eats up all the profit. Eight, ten and twelve- inch pans of hyacinths, tulips or daf- fodils ,ire, however, very showy and salable, and can be turned at a good profit. Pansies and Bellis daisies in pans, when well flowered are very inviting and spring like. If potted up for a week before, they will become covered with flowers, which -n-ofusion makes them very attractive. These are not to be placed on sale in the store ex- cept in lots that will clean up every day. as it is their brilliant, fresh ap- pearance that sells them. There are a number of flowering plants, that when well done, add va- EASTER PLANTS. Chori7.ema in Umbrella Form with M;ii and Ribbon Trimming 19:.>(). The American Florist. 457 NEW YORK SPRING SHOW. Joiin Scheepers it Co.. New York, Dutch Bulb GHTden. riety to the Easter assortment, among others Mabemia or honey bell, stock gilly, wall flowers, calla- several to- gether, geraniums. Primula obconica, lily off the valley in pots and pans, begonias of the Vernon type, etc. Easter Churcb Decorations. The average retailer cares very little for the decoration of churches at this busy time; in fact, fights shy of such contracts, as unless a specialty is made of this branch of the business, with a large stock of palms and other foliage plants and all the accessories in good supply, it will be found very difficult, and greatly interfere with the increased trade of the store. As a rule, at the best, it is not profitable. The smaller churches will never have over $25 to .$50 to spend, and for the latter price, will expect much for the money. Some of the Episcopal churches in the large cities arrange for quite elaborate dec- orations, but if plants have to be bought for the work, the decorator will have a hard job to figure out a reasonable profit. Preparedness Is a great factor in all work of this character. As soon as the contract is taken, those who will have charge of the job, should go to the church, look over the ground, make a pencil sketch and all necessary measure- ments for shelves, window ledge boards, set down number and size of foliage and flowering plants, height and num- ber of pedestals, how much southern smilax. laurel or hemlock branches can be used to eke out the palms and get foot measurement and sizes of any crosses or other designs that are to be made of cut flowers. Specifications stating exactly how the various palms, flowering plants. cut flowers and designs are to be placed, should be writ- ten out in detail, which used for ref- erence when the work is in progress, is a great help. In all such decorations, when plants are placed in a warm church building to remain over night, and then be at their best until the close of the day, the greatest care must he taken to see that they do not dry out. All flower- ing stock should be placed in tin or gal- vanized buckets that fit into pot covers, with any intervening space filled in with sphagnum moss. When well sat- urated with water before being placed, they will then keep fresh without dan- ger of wilting for at least 24 hours. Rambler roses, spirfeas. hydrangeas, genistas, rhododendrons, azaleas and lilies, the most available plants for this work, all require to be well watered when in full flower, and are never safe unless such reserve supply as is pro- vided by the buckets, is made for them. The Azalea indica is the most effec- tive of all flowering plants for church decoration, but unfortunately, they are now almost out of the market. A good substitute where a similar mass of white is necessary, is a rack frame with sloping shelves, on which can be placed white hydrangeas lying at an angle that brings all their flowers to the front. Pyramids of white can also be made with the necessary framework. All w^ood work iised should be painted green, as should also all buckets, which conceals as well as preserves them. Leave the wire handles on the buckets as they are not in the way and much easier handled. Frequently, it is found necessary to light up banks of green with pots of lilies, which it is found difficult to place or find support for when the decoration is in place, A very useful device for this work is a tin tube painted green, 10 to 12 inches long and two inches in diameter. This should have a good sized, stout wire hook soldered to one side at the top. When filled with water, and hooked on to a pot cover or stout palm leaf or other plant, it will support one or two lily stalks and give the same effect as a growing plant. Heads of hydrangeas will also keep if well filled with water before being placed in the tin tube. Where large palms stand out indivi- dually, they can be made much more decorative, if placed in an extra-sized pot cover. The space gained is then filled in with flowering plants out of pots, the soil wi-apped in cheese cloth. A few variegated vincas to hang over the front, make a good finish. Pack any crevices with damp 6|)hagnum moss, which, when watered, holds the moisture a long time. Boards or boxes of plants for window ledges greatly expedite the work if filled a few days before, as the foliage and bloom all turn to the front. Short branches of laurel or hemlock can of- ten be made to take the place of valu- uable plants with just as good effect. It takes hut a few minutes to place these in arranging the decorations, and they present a much better finish than hastily and loosely arranged plants, the pots of which are always hard to con- ceal. The palms, pedestals, pot covers, etc., for the various decorations should be brought together a day or two before they are needed, in which case, they are better divided up. Without this selec- tion, it often happens that there is very little left for the last two or three on the list, and there is then trouble that might have been avoided by better ap- portionment at the start. 458 The American Floris't Mar. 20, Next Week In the Flower Shop. The wonderful and suddeu increase in the supply of flowers, and the great drop in prices, came like a thunder- bolt from u clear sky. The retailer now has the opportunity to try out all kinds of publicity, the central idea of which sliould be to acquaint his cus- tomers and the public generally, with the fact that flowers of all kinds are now very plentiful, and par- ticularly, that prices are greatly reduced. Frequent imitation type- written letters, calling' attention to new plants or cut flowers, or sugges- ting various uses for flowers, cannot fail, to .arouse interest in the store and its stock. Major O'Keefe has said that people do not have to be told of the beauty of flowers, but it is necessary to remind them of their uses, and tliat such information cannot be laid before the people too often. Flowers have a mis- sion, which is to cheer the sick room, for birthday greetings, as an annual rc- memibraiice for the cemetery, carry con- gratulations for wedding anniversaries, for the coming of the stork, to brighten the dinner hour, or just a few for the library table. The various flowering plants as they appear, afford an oppor- tunity for the .store to get in touch witli its patrons. To get business, one must be con- stantly on the alert, doing everything possible to keep his store in the puli- lic eye. This is particularly true in dull seasons, or when the demand for some reason falls off. The street flow- er merchant as a rule sells to people who had no previous intention of buy- ing, but purchased because the j)articu- lar stock offered looked so beautiful. Had the day been stormy neither the street man nor his customer would like- ly have met and the stock would have remained unsold. This goes to prove that people will bu.v flowers if they are brought to their notice. In every large city, thousands of dollars worth of cut flowers are sold every fair day by the street men. Men who stand on street corners with trays of nicely made bunches of sweet peas, violets or other flowers, frequently take in from .$.50 to $60 a day, all from people who would not have gone into a flower shop to buy them. It Is but two w eeks to Palm Sunday, and ever.v spare minute should be util- ized in preparatory work for the great event. Every step forward that is pos- sible at this time relieves the great strain of the rush hours of the last few days. Take a look over last year's orders, and see if they do not suggest where bookings may be made that might, per- haps, go elsewhere. A fairly good line of flowering plants and made-up plant baskets should now be carried and well displayed, a forward of the Easter as- sortment. Now that roses are cheap, a window filled with vases, each containing a doz- en or more of the various kinds in the market, all correctly labeled, is sure to attract attention. Do not neglect the names, legibly written, as the reading of these hold the onlooker to the inspec- tion of the last vase. A stunning show piece is a large basket of calendulas. These flowers are now very cheap, and when nicely ar- ranged, and finished with an appropri.'ite ribbon, present a brilliant color effect that is not possible with any other flower. They should be well soaked be- fore making up, and if possible, have all stems in water. Now is the time to push the replac- ing of the evergreens in window and porch boxes, also pansies and Bellis daisies. All commissions, such as these should be fiiiished and out of the way before Palm Sunday and customers will, in most cases, allow them to be sent for and filled, if their attention is called to them. There is always a number of Easter weddings. While the most important are no doubt booked by this time, many leave it to the last minute, and some profitable work of this character can still be picked up if the proper bid is made for it. A wedding window, with decoi-ated kneeling stool, a few sample bouquets, etc., is apt to bring inquiries at this time. Sextons of churches fre- quently know of such events, ond these minor oflicials, servants of the people, are well to have upon your staff. Do not forget to feature the Florists' Telegraph Delivery, at all holiday sea- sons. There is certain to be a lot of out-of-town business. Let your cus- tomers know that plants and flowers can be delivered anywhere, and this will add materially lo your profits. Express Conditions Easier Express officials at Chicago say tliey are now (March 17) taking shipments for R ansas, Texas and Oklahoma points. Easter Prospects at Washington, D. C. Continued adverse weather has been a source of considerable worry to Wash- ington florists with the near advent of a comparatively early Easter. This city has escaped the terrific storms that spread over the north ,'ind west, but it has had its share of cloudy weather, with a larger number of rain and snow storms than usual. "The date is a little against us," said David G. Grillbortzer, of the Washing- ton Floral Company, speaking of Eas- ter coming on April 4. "The delay in getting the Japanese bulbs to the United States set the growers back a great deal: they had to speed up production, but I feel confident that unless we have an unprecedented amount of adverse weather, most of the local growers will be right 'on crop.' The plants this sea- son will be much better than during the past two years. In Alexandria, we have between 5.000 and 0,000 pots bearing from three to 15 flowers each. The hy- drangea plants are looking excellent. We will have about 1,.500 pots. The wholesale price in this market will probably be about $3 up. It is im- possible at this time to predict the price of carnations. I believe that there will lie enough to go around, but or- ders should be placed early to secure a choice of stock." W. N. S. Grimm & Gorly Removal. Grimm & Gorly. prominent retail flo- rists of St. Louis, Mo., in a cleverly il- Uistrated advertisement in the Post- Dispatch of that city, March 9, an- nounce the removal of the firm to its new store, 712 Washington street, a splendidly equipped establishment the details of which were described in our iss\ie of January 3, page 123". Easter Plants at Philadelphia, Pa. The growers of this city, who make a specialty of flowering plants for the Easter season, have long been noted for the excellence and number of their va- rious stocks, and this year, in spite of the many handicaps, finds them quite up to their high standard. The Robert "Craig Co. has an im- mense assortment, the leading features of which ,ire giganteum lilies, in pots, and French hydrangeas. The accom- panying illustration of one of their lily houses gives a good idea of their ro- bust, sturdy growth, the pots on ped- estals showing the size of individual specimens. The hydrangea house is a picture, the plants are particularly well budded, all shades from pure white to dark blue. A large house of rambler rosas. tied in globes, pyramids and baskets, is well set with buds. There is also a liouse of Magna Charta and teas. A liouse filled with genistas is exceptionall.v well set with buds, all very shapely phints. An.v grower would be proud of such stock. Hinodigiri azaleas, a mass of buds, look very promising. There are also a lot of nursery grown Azalea inilica, which will carry a cloud of white blossoms. A new double daisy of Mrs. Sander type. is white with a yellow petaled center: it is called Craigii, and is a distinct novelty. A house of these will make splendid slock. There is also a large block of marguerites. Deutzias. Amer- ican grown Spinea japonica and pot lily of the valley, together with an immense assortment of ferns and fancy foli;ige plants, rounds out a splendid Easter stock. A. M. Campbell, an enterprising grower, is a lily specialist and has the largest stock of giganteums grown for cut flowers in the United States. The accompanying ilustration is of one of five houses which contain over .50,000 plants being brought along for the Easter market. He expects to handle over L'OO.OOf) flowers in the two weeks previous to Easter. Another picture is of a house containing 15,000 plants, all 24 to 30 inches in height, 'A close inspection shows the extreme vigor of the plants, which are the admiration of every grower who sees them. A block of hydrangeas are timed just right. A house of .*^,000 Laddie carnations is an interesting sight. Wm, K. Harris has a splendidly grown lot of Easter stock including rambler roses, lilies, deutzias, hydran- geas, genistas and ,a fine assortment of Belgian azaleas, which just e.scaped the embargo last spring. Ferns, rubbers and pandanus are features. H. I. Foust, Merion, Pa., offers Easter lilies and Hinodigiri azaleas and hy- acinths in pans. The azaleas are par- ticularl.v fine. Aschmann Bros, have a large stock of lilies, hvdrangeas, primulas and a block of spirieas, also a lot of bulbous stock. W. & H, F. Evans, Rolandville, are proud of their liydrangeas, which are exceptionally well flowered, while the Floracroft Gardens at Moorestown have two houses of exceptionally well grown French hydrangeas, and a good sized block of Easter lilies. Godfrey .\sclimann has a good lot of lilies, hydr.ingeas and cineraiias. Zeiger & Sons offer very well grown ramblers, and a, block of Easter lilies. Hydrangeas are also seen here in good form. Macaw Bros,. Norwood, have a house of trained rambler roses that are exceptionally well budded. J. Wm. Col- flesh's Sons have several houses of well grown stock, of which Easter lilies, hy- drangeas, daisies, duetzias and bulbous ' stock are leaders. K. 1920. ^HE American Ft.orist. 459 EASTER BASKET WITH HYDRANGEA, PANDANUS AND RAMBLER ROSE. 460 The American Florist. Mar. 20, ORCHID NOTES. Easter Orcbids. Dendrobium Wardianijpi was t'ormei- ly looked upon as a nice and showy orcliid for Kaster blooming, a well- flowered plant in a gi-eenhouse or flower shop always proving- attractive. Un- fortunately, this species, since its in- troduction about fJ2 years ago, has never been successfully cultivated. Previous to 1019, importations of this fine den- drobium could be depended upon an- nually from Burma and Assam, those coming- from the first named place be- ing considered of a stronger and better growing type. For two or three years, these plants would flower beautifully, after which they w-ould gra or more pink flowers that are most showy under artificial light, while the latter is pure white with flowers quite large and very use- ful in bridal bouquets. There will still he available, Vanda coerulea, the blue orchid, for any who wish this color. These spray varieties are gi-owing in popularity each year, yet no growei-, either in Europe or America has suc- ceeded in raising any of those men- tioned above in any (luantity from seed, and as affected by the federal horticul- tural board's ruling may become (low- ers of the past, at least for commei- cial purposes. Cattleya Schroederae has long been looked upon as an Easter variety, and un- der ordinary conditions seems to thrive. This is one of the few cattleyas that has a sweet odor which more than makes up for its pale color, although some of the types of recent introduc- tion are much darker than the old variety of 25 years ago. Easter being early this year, not many C. Mossiae can be looked for, but at the present time, seedlings of laelia-cattleya and bras.so-cattleya are produced in quan- tity and find many buyers. Some Cat- tleya gigas and C. speciosissima are seen in some places. Cymbidium seedlings are now becom- in.g popular. Their long racemes of bright flowers are most attractive and their good keeping (lualities add fur- ther to their value for the florist trade. This seems to be one of the orchids that has been improved by the hybridist and grows unusually well with .some, while others appear not to he able to manage it. Atmospheric conditions seem to Ije the sole reason for failure to succeed with this sort. When this is overcome and the less the fleshy roots are interfered with, the y)ettei- cymbidiums will bloom. The lily of the valley orchid, Odonto- gloss-um Pulchellum, makes, a good white sort for Kaster. It appears to grow well, and is worth more atten- tion than it receives. t'. Y. PkII'KDK. Sr. P.\i[., MixNK.M>or.is, MrNN. — Much greenhouse glass was damaged by the heavy storm here the night of March Hi. Ed H. Ooldenstein. of Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago, was .-v recent visitor. Spring Bedding Plants. Successful growers of bedding plants for spring planting have learned from experience the importance of giving this class of stock the closest attention dur- ing the early stages of their growth so that extreme measures will not be nec- essary to hurry them up when needed for sale and outside planting. The best selling season for these plants is during the montli of JMay, up to Memorial day, and while there is a call for considera- ble stock during June, the bulk of the orders are placed in May, and unless the plants are in good condition as re- gards growth and flower when the cus- tomers come to place their orders, a large number of plants are very likely to be left over at the end of the plant- ing season to be sacrificed or thrown away. Nearly all of the so-called bed- ding plants are of comparatively easy culture, if started in time, and pushed along without a check, but if allowed to siiffer in any way for the want of at- tention, they veil' quickly go wrong, and unless well grown plants are offered in ext-hange for the prices now asked, the customers will soon turn them down entirely. The public is now edu- cated to .'1 taste for the best products possible, and the cheap, poorly-gro-wn bedding jilants sold by the department CATTLEYA SCHROEDER.«. j!i:>o. The American Florist. 461 DENDROBIUM NOBILE WITH 1300 FLOWERS. stores in the pre-war days are Kone (let us hope) forever, lu tliose days, the grower ilid not make any money on them, and they certainly cannot be produced under the present conditions and sold at a profit lower than the prices asked by the legitimate trade. Easter is comparatively early this year, so that the g-rower is given more time to Ket his bedding^ and Memorial day plants in suitable shape for the time they will be needed, but the period be- tween Easter imd Memorial day is still very short for any other purpose than that of putting the finishing touches on the stock, and every effort should be made to handle the plants right along. giving them their needed attention, not waiting until the Easter stock is out of the way. If it is absolutely imjiossible to take care of them for lack of room or time, then as soon .'is there is any relief in these conditions, the plants should receive attention without fur- ther delay. The late propagated stock is best suited for late planting or for sale dur- ing the summer months. This should be borne in mind when working along the plants, especially so in the case of geraniums. The fall propagated plants should be used for the earliest sales and planting, holding back those nrop- ngated during the winter months to be used for later planting and summer sales. The more tender of the V)e'IUMS, The geraniums are the leaders of the bedding plants, needing the largest amount of space, as well as the greatest care. They have to be strong, healthy plants, well in bloom, to command top prices and sell well. The fall propa- gated plants should now be given their final potting into four-inch pots. Where large numbers are grown, this is one of the big jobs connected with this work. They take up lots of room, which they need right now when the greenhouse benches are crowded to their limit with other stock, but unless they are given plenty of space, it is impossible to grow good geraniums. Another very important point to consider is that if they are not given the room, and at- tended im time, they will not be in good bloom for May planting. Geraniums need a fresh soil with strength enough to stand by the plants and promote active root growth, but which does not contain an overabundance of organic matter. Pot firmly and use caution in watering the plants until they have again become firmly established in the soil. It is best to keep them a little close for a few days to help them re- cover from the repotting, but as soon as the roots have started to move in 462 The American Florist. Mar. 20, the soil, maintain a moderate tempera- ture and ventilate freely as the weather will permit. Do not do any topping of the plants after this date, but encourage them to break freely and remain dwarf by giving them ample space between each plant for their best development. MISCELLANEOUS BEDDING PLANTS. Under this heading are included ager- atum, sweet alyssum, coleus, pilea, heli- trope, petunia and others of this class being grown in pots. Attend to the re- potting- of them as they are in need of it. They do best in a lighter soil than that used for geraniums, and it should be more finely prepared. HOTBEDS. Well arranged, up-to-date hot-beds are a great source of satisfaction to the grower of large quantities of bedding plants, and it is a great relief to him when the weather becomes mild enough to allow for the beds to be put into action, and some of the plants trans- ferred to them from the greenhouse benches. The grower who grows altor- nanthera extensively, could not get along very well without the hotbed to work along his plants in the spring of the year. They require a strong bot- tom heat to push them into active growth which cannot be given them on the ordinary greenhouse bench. Start up the beds the last week of March, allowing the heat to thoroughly warm ■ up the soil before putting in any plants. After the soil becomes thoroughly warmed through, loosen it up well, and make it as fine as possible so that the small plants can be easily plunged to the rim of the pots. The alternan- theras are not the only plants for which the hotbeds will come in useful. Any other plants or seedlings, such as bego- nias, centaureas, Vinca rosea, etc., that are backward in growth, will come along a great det^l quicker in the beds than on a bench in the greenhouse. COLD FRAMES. Tile cold frames are equally .is useful to the plant grower as are the hotbeds. They will carry quite a number of plants that require to be etot^ti cool, as well as being a good place to harden off some of the more tender plants just before placing them in the open ground, and after April 1 there are many plants that will be better off out- side in the cold frames than in the greenhouse, such as lobelia, verbena, bellis. Mme. Salleroi, flats of asters and snapdragon seedlings and the young- carnation stock for field planting: When thinking of the cold frames we are reminded of the pansies. Those require attention at this time, especially those that were transplanted last fall, and carried in the frames over winter. As soon as the weather will permit, they will need to be gone over, any weeds removed from the beds, and the soil given a surface scratching. Also, there may be some dry places in the beds that will need to be watered. It is also none too eai-ly to make prepara- tions for transplanting the winter-sown pansies from the flats into the cold frames. If they have had one trans- planting in the flats, and have been attended to, they will be ready for the fr.ames by April 1. Give them a light fairly rich soil. These late-sown plants are better for Memorial day sales than those carried over winter from last fall. SEED TO BE SOWN NOW. Pi-om March 15 to April 1 is a goo ciety, for no disseminator would think of offering to the trade a new variety without having first sonprht the Amer- ican Carnation Society's stamp of ap- proval. And, inasmuch as this ap- proval is Riven only on the recom- mendation of a competent set of judges. whose intefrrity luus never been ques tioiied, th<' tendency h.is been to hold down the number, and raise the of the varieties offered for sale. The benefit has been more far reachiuK than some of us may realize. They reach practically every one C(Uinectcil with the florist's industry, for what retailer does not handle carnations in greater or lesser everything that has been done aloug that line in the past. I gather the data of many thousands of experiments as a starting point, and then I mal, as an- nounced in our issue of March 13, page 404. Surviving are four sons, Albert, Philip, Frederick and William, and three daughters, Mrs, William Geist, Mrs, Louis K, Geist and Mrs, Charles Lonsby. . The death of Mrs. Breitmeyer in her eighty-third year marks the close of a long and useful career of unusual activity, which had its beginning in 1864 when she and her husband, who passed away 20 years ago, acquired several acres of ground on Mack ave- nue and began the cultivation and marketing of flowers and vegetables. These were sold in their stand at the public market in Cadillac square, Mrs. Breitmever having charge of that part of the business. Shortly after, they secured a store at No. 2 Russell House block where more attention was given to the sale of cut flowers and plants. From here a move w as made to a store on Bates street. In 1S80, they ac- quired by purchase, the premises at the corner of Broadway and Gratiot avenue, where they built a small green- house adjoining their shop. Here the business made great progress under the direct management of Mrs. Breit- meyer, aided by her son, Philip, and many of the most elaborate designs, as well as the more moderate, turned out by the firm, were executed by her hands. She was identified with the trade continuously, until the busmess in 1887, was moved to Mt, Clemens, Mich,, having grown to such propor- tions that the growing end required the exclusive attention of the late John Breitmeyer, and the store management was placed iu the hands of Philip Breitmeyer, . Industry of the most intense kind was typical of Mrs, Breitmeyer, and her devotion to her family, her busi- ness and friends were attributes she possessed to a high degree. Her pa- trons were her personal friends, who were numbered by thousands, and who reposed in her their fullest confidence because of her strict integrity and most generous disposition toward all. Notwithstanding her retirement so many years ago to the home of her daughter Mrs, Louis R. Geist, uer memory was maintained by .scores of her friends, both in and out of the trade, whose friendship was testified by the great numbers who attended the funeral March 11, and the beau- tiful .ind numerous floral offerings that so materially softened the grief of the afflicted family. Eight young men, all grandchildren of the deceased bore the remains to its last resting place m the mausoleum of beautiful Roseland Park cemetery, J- F. ^• Bernard A. Klus. Bernard H. Klus, founder of the well- known florist firm of B. H. Klus & Son. Anderson, Ind,, of which city he had been a resident for many years, died at his home there, March 11, after a short illness, age 83 years, succumb- ing to infirmities of old age. The de- ceased was well and favorably known to the trade throughout Indiana, in which state he had lived practically all of his life. Surviving are his widow .ind several children. The remains were taken to Muncie, Ind., for burial. John Mallon. John Mallon, for the past .S,5 years well and favorably known in the trade of New York, died. March 12. after a long illness, of heart disease, age .57 years. The greater part of his business career was spent with William Burns, the Sixth Avenue retailer, who retired a few months ago, Mr. Mallon is sur- vived hv his wife and one son. He was a member of the Knights of Co- lumbus and kindred organizations. 468 '^hiji£ American Florist. Mar. 20, TheAmerican Florist Established 1885. Bubscription. United States and Mexico, $1.50 a year; Canadii. $^.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. When sendiuij; us ctiange ol address alway Bend the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue The American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Adveriisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible) as we go to press Wednesday. AVe do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 92 PAGES WITH COVERS COXTENT.S. The New York spring show 449 — A splendid exhibition 449 — Artistic grouping 449 — Attractive booths 450 — Foliage and flowering plants 450 — The rose display 451 — The orchids 451 — Trade displays 452 —The awards 462 — Trade exhibits 454 The retail trade (illus.) 454 — Easter preparations '. 454 . — Featuring Easter plants 455 — Easter plants 456 — Easter church decorations 457 . — Xext week in the flower shop 458 — Easter prospects at Washington. D. C. 458 . — Grimm & Gorly inove 458 — Easter plants at Philadelphia 458 Orchid notes 460 — Easter orchids 460 Spring bedding plants 460 Calendulas (illus.) 462 The carnation (illus.) 463 — Carnations De Luxe 463 — Carnation problems 463 Florist palms ....... 465 — Early spring car.?.. 465 Gypsophilas (illus.) 465 When artificial plants pay 466 Allied Florists' Association of Illinois. . 466 Evansville, Ind 466 Are you a supporter? 4 67 National publicity for powers 467 Obituary 467 — The late Mrs. John Breitmeyer 467 — Bernard A. Klus 467 — .Tohn Mallon „....467 American Gladiolus Society 468 Easter supply appears ample 468 American Rose Society 468 National Flower Growers' Association . .468 Thilow lectures at Lancaster 468 Throwing money out of the window. .. .468 Club meetings next week 468 Walkerville. Ont 470 Windsor, Ont 472 Rochester 474 Chicago 4S0 Detroit 4Sfi Seattle 48S Cincinnati 490 Milwaukee 490 Philadelphia 492 Pittsburgh 493 New Tork 494 San Francisco 496 The seed trade 510 — California seed crons 510 — The late F. \V. Brueeerhof 510 — Danish potatoes i-ef used 511 — Catalogues received 511 — Clover and grass seed prices 511 Market gardeners 518 — Vegetable markets 518 — Fumigation 518 The nursery trade 520 — Attar of roses 520 Boston 527 Demonstration farm in New Brunswick. 528 Manure in garden lands 528 Acid phosphate 52fl German taxes 529 Packers' victory 530 "Messengers of love are they All our tenderest words to say: AU a burdened heart would tell Trust a flower to say it well." MOTITETIS' DAT falLs On Sundaj', May 9, this year. Cannas and dahlias have been in strong demand tins season. Express officials at Chicago say they are now taking: shipments for Kansas, Texas and Oklahoma points. Samt-et. Murray, the well-known flo- rist of Kansas City. Mo., has notified his customers that liis store hereafter will not be open Sundays, joining- the nxovement which is spreading fast. American Gladiolus Society. DEPABTMEXT OF REGISTRATIOX. Ob.1ection having been made against re,gisteriug the varieties. Conspicuous and ^'hite America, the same are here- by withdrawn pending further investi- gation by the committee. A. C. Beal, Cliairman. Easter Supply Appears Ample. The annual Easter flower festival is fast approaching. On account of the early date, it will find some growers not so well prepared as thev would like, but in the main, there appears to be a fairly good supply in all the popular lines of stock. American Rose Society, ANNUAL MEETING AT NEW YORK. At the twentieth annual meeting of the American Rose Society, held at the Grand Central Palace, New York, March 17, the present ofliicers were re- elected as follows : Robert Pyle. West Grove, Pa„ president: P. L. Atkins, Rutherford. N, J., vice-president: Prof. E. A. White, Ithaca, N. Y. secretary: Harry O. May, Summit. N. J., treas- urer. Executive committee to serve for three years: Thomas Roland. Nahant. Mass.: J. A. Curry, Portland, Ore,, and S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa. John Cook, Baltimore. Md., and Dr. W. Van Fleet. T\''ashington, T). C, were elected honorary members. The selection of the place of the next meeting was left to the executive committee. National Flower Growers' Association. BOSTON BRANCH PROPOSED. A local committee composed of E. Allan Pelrce, Thomas Roland, W, H, Elliott, Wm. Sim. W. C. Stickel. A. Christensen and S. J. Goddard. has issued a call for all growers in Boston, Mass.. and vicinity^ to be present at a meeting to be held at the American House, that city Tuesday, March 2.3, at 7 :.30 p. m., relative to forming a branch of the National Flower Growers' Asso- ciation. J. F. Ammann. Kdwardsvill?. 111., secretary of the organization, will address the meeting, as will Wallace R, Pierson. Cromwell. Conn., and others prominent in the trade, and it is urged th.at all growers, whether interested or not, bo present and hear what these men of national repute have to say. The National Flower Growers' Asso- ciation, the preliminai> organization of which was formed at Chicago at a meeting held in January and which will report at the convention of the Society of American Florists at Cleve- land next August, is to be composed of growers of cut flowers and plants only for the mutual benefits in a large way that can only^ result through national organization. Thllow Lectures at Lancaster. J. Otto Thilow, of Henry A, Dreer, Inc.. Philadelphia. Pa., .gave his lecture on "Flowers from Snow to Snow" to the civic branch of the Iris Club, of Lancaster, Pa... March 13. Preceding the pictures, there was an interesting and instructive talk on civics and their relation to horticulture, school and community^ gardens, and he was busy for almost an hour answering ques- tions. The pictures and the lecture proper were a revelation to a good- sized audience, and the "snow to snow" title was very appropriate as there was a 00-miIe gale, filled with snow, raering from II p. m. to 3 a. m. Sunday morn- | ing. The club wants him back again as often as he may be willing to come and declares that he can inspire en- thusiasm into its members better than any lecturer they liave ever heard on horticulture and floriculture. The florists were extended an invita- tion to hear this lecture at the meet- ing, with not one in attendance, ex- cepting the writer, Mrs. Herr and D. Irwin Herr, and if I am any judge of values, there is not a florist in this county who would not have benefited financially by hearing this lecture. Just why our members will not turn out when there are such chances as this, is a conundrum, Albert M. Herr. Throwing: Money Out of the Window. A few days ago, George B. McCallum, treasurer of the McCallum Hosiery Company, of Northampton, Mass., threw $197 in gold and silver coins out of the factory window, Mr, McCallum was not crazy, nor was he giving an imita- tion of a new Texas oil millionaire call- ing a covey of Broadway chorus girls. He was giving an imitation of his own employes. They had. been throwing $197 out of the factory window every week for months in careless waste, and he took the most spectacular method lie could devise to call their attention to it. After the riot caused by the scramble in the snow for the coins had quieted down, he explained to the as- sembled opei-atives that in one week, 11,760 needles worth 1% cents each had been lost by them. That represented a loss exactly equal to the one hundred and forty-seven silver dollars he had thrown out of the window, except that no one had had a chance to recover any of it. Silk, scattered under foot and ruined the week previous represented a loss equal to the $.50 in gold lie had scattered to the winds. It was an im- pressive lesson, even though some of the employes were still too busily en- gaged hunting in the snow for coins, to listen to it, [Unhappily, there are some in the trade who similarly throw money out of the window and acquire personal habits of extravagance in the thought- less waste of their employer's time and materials. — Ed. Am. Florist.] Coal Notes. J. J. Jermyn, of Scranton, Pa., one of the largest anthracite operators in the Lackawanna region, declares grant- ing of anthracite miners' new demands will mean wage increases of 11.5 to 120 per cent on present prices, forcing most coal dealers out of business, while sub- stantial increases to miners will be passed on at once to consumers. Prices for bituminous coal at Boston, Mass,, whicli toward the end of Janu- ary were advanced from .1«).50 to $10.00 a ton, were recently raised to $11.00. Club Meetings Next Week. rSecretaries of clubs and societies are re- quested to send change in time, date and place of meetings.] Cliicago, March 24, 8 p, m. — Gardeners' and Florists' Union No. 10.615, at 180 West AVashington street. Bernard Wahlsted, sec- retary. Chicago. Hnrtford, Conn., March 26, 8 p. m. — Con- necticut Horticultural Society at county building. Alfred Dixon, secretary, Wethers- fleld. Newport, R. I„ March 25, 8 p, m, — New- port Horticultural Society at Music hall, Thames street. Fred P. AVebber, secretary, Nelville. Seattle, Wash,, March 1». — Florists' and Gardeners' Union No. 16.667 at I. O. C. T. hall. Virginia and Bowen streets. E. Popp. seci-ef.ary. Fort Steilacoom, Wilmington, Del,. March 22, 8 p, m. — Wilmington Florists' Club at member's place of business. Roy. G. Brinton. secretary, 800 West Ninth street, Wilmington. 1920. The American Florist. 469 Wants, For Sale, Etc, Small Type, 12 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, SI. SO Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices are net,cash with order. For Plant Advs., See Ready Relerence Section. ^ Where nnswors (iro tobo miiilod from this office enoloso lUcoiiLs cxirii tn covtir postage, etc. .Situation Wniitod — By gardener, (no florist). sinKle; niiiklle aged; practical vegetable Kiowcr. fully able to manage and take cliarKe. .\dilrcss Key -I7-, onre Ainericiin l'*I<>rl*it. Help Wanted — Florist for greenhouse and landscaping: new place. Will pay 45c per hour and better. South Side Narnery, Henry Gerstenkorn, Mgr.. R. R. 0, Uecatur. IIL Help W II II tod — Single man wlio un- derstands ;;rowing of general stock on small whole.salc place; must be in- dustrious, and interested in work and results. Prefer permanent man who can take complete charge later on. Wages to start. $7.5.00 per month, witli room and bo.ard. Address GRAND VIEW GREENHOUSE.? Hopkins. Minn. For Sale — Greenhouses. 7000 square feet of glass; two stores; located at the entrance of the largest cemetery in Chicago. Address W. Burmeister. 1767 Cemetery Drive. Chicago. For Sale — Florist business in New Fork City; no opposition; doing good business. Also inclosed florist delivery car in perfect condition. John H. Sehnnnfcr, 969 East 180th St., New York City. For Sale — Flower fruit farm. 12 acres; '.i-room house; S.OOO peonies, thousands iris. asparagus, rhubarb plants. 1.000 fruit trees. 2 acres straw- berries; St. Joseph river on north; Lin- coln Highway on south; market at door for everything; a great bargain; bus line passes our door. Alva Cathcart, Bristol. Ind. Pipe for Sale Good second-hand pipe, guaranteed sonnd. All sizes from one-inch up. Write us for prices. Muncie Machinery & Supply Co,, MUNCIE, INDIANA. FOR SALE Large refrigerator and wall case at a bargain. Fixtures are now in Chicago. For further particulars address Key 471, care American Florist. For Sale Complete set of store fixtures. $300 cash, takes the whole outfit. Key 468, care American Florist. FOR SALE Must be sold to settle an estate; green- house in one of the fastest growing cities in the state of Ohio; adjoins the cemetery, with a frontage of 108 feet and a depth of 3 Si 2 feet; new two-story cement office building ; four large glass houses, glass all IS inches square; :{0 H. P. boiler; all guaranteed to be in first-class condition; the price is right. SEIT.ER RE.M.TV COMPANY. Mansfield. O. HELP WAMTED. Few helpers in rose houses. $4.50 per day. When Sunday work is neces- sary we will pay an extra $6 00 C.ood chance for advancement. Bassctt £c VVashbiiiMi 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO HELP vvnriTED As'istant gardener at State Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. State experience and give references with first letter. C. F. APPLEGATE, M.D., Superintendent, Mt. Pleasant State Hospital, MT. PLEASANT. IOWA. WANTED TO RENT OR BUY Small greenhouse establishment with retail trade preferred. Responsible party with good experience. Would consider partnership Address Key 469, care American Florist. MASS MEETING OF GARDENERS AND FLORISTS of Chicago and Vicinity, to be held Sunday, March 28tb,2 p.m., AT NORTHWEST HALL 2401 W. North Avenue, Cor. Western Avenue. Situation Wanted lly prftctif,;il iundscapt' giir(l«'ni*r, forester and horticulturulilriiuclitsman; lonK'tperlenoe; can handle mm. make own plans or work from those furnished: coinraerciul or private; will go any- where, but i)refer souiti or wesi of Chicatto. Key 470, care American Florist. OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels S FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two oolors^^ m gummed paper; your card, etc., in | % black and leaf adopted hv the S. A. F. j § inred. Prices: Per500,$3,35;per 1000, | p $5.00. Samples on request. Electro of j g leaf, postpaid, $2. 00. Cash with order. j I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. | g 440 S. Dearborn St., CfflCAGO i mmMummmmmmwamsmiiammmmwd, "^^^"^^^'^'^^^'^"^'^'^"^"^'^^ For ^ale $50,000 buys a modern carnation range near Chicago, including fine residence and several acres of land. Possession now or in the spring. $10,000 cash and balance on easy terms. Address Key 446, care American Fiorist. i Easter Plants I * Push them now, also * * * * * * * * * * * * * * All Spring Stock | Dealers report heavy inquiries for Bedding Plants of all kinds. MOVE THE SURPLUSES EARLY AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago ^..>»j.^.»^»»4.4.4'^»4"fr4"»4'4-<-4-»4"l'<'*4'4'4 "t"l"i"l"H '4"M'*'i'*»4'»<'*4'*4 " I "l" I " l'* 470 The American Florist, Mar. 20, Large Supply—Cut Flowers itiiruniininniiiiiiiiiMiriiitiiiiiiiiMiniiiiriiuiiMiMiniiiiiiiMininitiiiiiiiiiiiiniriiriiitiMiiiiiriiMiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMitiiiiiiiiiiiuitiiiiiuniitiitiiiiiiMiiitM POR EASTER If all the greenhouses shipping stock to us could be placed alongside of each other we would be able to show you the largest range of glass — by far — in the world. We handle more Cut Flowers than any other one house in this market. Try us for Easter on: Lilies, Sweet Peas, Beauties, Roses, Carnations, Darwin Tulips, Valley, Daisies, Jonquils, Freesias, Etc. |piF"Write for Special Easter Price List Today. a C. AMLINQ CO. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located Wholesale Cut flower House in Chicago. 169-75 N.Wabash Ave., L. D. Phones: Central 1977-1978 CHICAGO * ♦ * * Have Them When You Need Them GREEN PSINTED Hyacinth Stakes At the following low prices: 12 inch, $1.75 per 1000. 18 inch, |2.50 per 1000. Special price on original cases, 25,000 to a case. Jos. G. Neidinger Co. * t * FLORISTS' 1309-11 N. Second Street, SUPPLIES PHILADELPKIA, PA. % * * * (• v V •!' *F 'I' *• V *I' •!' '♦• 'J' "*' 'I* **• "I* V v 'I' 'I" •»• 'I* 'I* V 'X' *v 'I* '*• V 'I' *F "I' "i"*!* *•' "i Walkervllle, Out. A. C. Stephens, of the Walkerville Flower Shop, is enjoying- a good trade in daffodils, narcissi, violets and car- nations. In cut flower sales, business is about 6.5 per cent better than for the corresponding period last year. Florists' Telegraph Delivery orders show a good increase. In addition to stock received from Ontario growers. Detroit, Mich., offers a quick source of supply. A. Morris & Son have added a con- servatory, 25x30 feet to tlieir floral de- partment. They are well supplied with good stock for which the demand is excellent. J. E. K. PiQUA. O. — R. E. Andrews, formerly of Chicago, is now with the Gerlach Greenery-. Washington avenue. DuiuTH, Minx. — The Duluth Horti- cultural Society at its annual meeting March 2. elected officers for the ensuing year as follows : Oliver S. Andresen, president: A. H. Crassweiler, vice-pres- ident: V. D. Vincent, secretary: John D. Evans, treasurer. 1920. The American Florist. 471 EASTER LILIES IIV I^OT Large Supply of Pancy Stock. Everything Points to a Shortage in this Line. Order Now and Protect Your Supply Plants will have from 3 to 10 blooms in pot, and will be sold according to height and number wanted. Will be crated 24 to 30 plants in a crate. Average cost of crate and packing, $1.50. Average number of blooms per crate, 130. Short Plants, per 100 blooms, $30.00 Short Plants, per 1000 blooms, $250.00 Medium - per 100 blooms, 35.00 Medium - per 1000 blooms, 300.00 Plus packing charges. Delivery any time after March 15th. Stock in first-class condition for shipping. French Hydrangeas for Easter. frcStols.ooeacTI Poehlmann Brothers Company, MORTON GROVE, ILLINOIS L. D. Phone Morton Grove 31- J. Chicago Buyers Call Rogers Park 684. 472 The American Florist. Mar. 20, This lot consists of 26 Reed and Willow Baskets substantially made in two-tone fin- ishes with liners. Regular value, $40.00. .00 26 Baskets ? $35 THE OVE QNATT CO., inc. La Porte, Ind. Preservers of Natural Foliage Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets, Florists' Supplies and Decorators' Novelties. ii Hamburg Late Pink" Glirysanttiemum I'nturo \\a.s taken Dec. 2S, 1919. and nil! yue a. yuod idea of wiiat "Hamburg Late Pink" looks like when grown to single stems and plaiittxl sL\ inches each wa>. "Hamburg Lato Pink" is an improved late pink Maud Dean, haring more petals, ajid if grown for late will hardly ever show aji open center. The average grower of cho'santhemums must have vari- eties which are easy to handle, and from which he can cut as near 100% of perfect blooms as possible. "Hamburg Late Pink" lias been grown for the last four years, and pnxiuces a very high proportion of good flowers. It is not an exhibition variety, but. for late pink, one of the best for commercial pur- poses. It can be had in bloom the latter part of November by taking an early hud, but some of the flowers will show open centers: but by selectuig late bud?, after October 1st. most of the flowers are cut during December, and would advise to se- lect late buds, as the later buds will hardly ever show an open center, and some flowers can be had even in January. Keeping qualities are excellent, and where a graceful pink flower is wanted, "Hamburg Late Pink" cannot be surpassed. "Hamburg Late Pink" will be disseminated in the spring of 1920. Plants will be ready March 1st, 1920. and all orders will be filler! in rotation. Per 100 Per 1000 Rooted Cuttings (bv parcel post) ....$16.00 $150.00 2-inch pots (by express) 18.00 160.00 WILLIAM F. HASTING COMPANY 568-570 Washington St., BUFFALO, N.Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Windsor, Ont. The Windsor Flower Shop has been making excellent displays of carnations, violets and pot hyacinths in addition to palms and ferns, at 62 Ouelette ave- nue. Miss Lncretia J. Bamford. the proprietor, while at all times busy, re- ports an especially good demand for cut flowers during the past two months. Charles R. Tuson has placed the con- tract for a modern flower shop which will be equipped with all latest im- provements. It will be located at 71 Ouelette avenue, opposite the new mil- lion dollar hotel, and will occupy ground space 30x100 feet. The cost will be approximately $70,000. J. E. K. Sagtn.^w, Mich. — Charles Frueh is on the sick list, having been seriously ill several days. "Lake Gexe\-a, Wis. — P. J. Foley, of the Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Chi- cago, who was here recently looking over the fishing prgspects. made the record catch of a 19-pound perch, caught through the ice. Let Phil tell the story. 1920. The American Florist. 473 GREATER EASTER The outlook is very promising for a Greater Easter this year than ever before. You should by all means make every endeavor you possibly can to get your share of the business. Plant and Cut Flower Baskets will be much in demand. Order at once a $25.00, $50.00 or $100.00 assortment. We will pick out a good selection for you. An Extended Service Don't forget — in our effort to be of greater service to you wc have established branch houses in Cincinnati, Cleveland and Detroit. Florists established in territories surrounding these centers will find it an aid to more prompt and efficient service by dealing with the closest branch. Concerning Our New York Office Mr. Sam Seligman, from now on, will represent the McCallum Company at 239 Fourth Avenue, New York, where he will exhibit our complete line of Florists' Supplies, Novelties, Baskets, Ribbons, Chiffons, and all items of particular interest to exclusive florists. Mr. Seligman will also be glad to secure anything in the New York market for our customers, even if it should be for things outside of the florists' business. The McCallum Company PITTSBURGH CLEVELAND DETROIT CINCINNATI iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii llllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllli iiiiimiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiMi;^ 474 The American Florist. Mar. 20, We have the largest and finest exhibition of ROSES ever assembled in any one place EVERY DAY First Prize For Our Collection of Roses at The New York Show. Retail Florists are cordially invited to look them over rrown hv \ ROBERT SIMPSON, - - Clifton, N. J. oy ^ ROWAYTON GREENHOUSES, Rowayton, Conn. Ophelia, Premier, Russell, Columbia, Ward, Mock Ophelia Supreme, Yellow Ophelia. ALSO A DAILY SUPPLY OF THE BEST Standard Carnations and Other Seasonable Stock Will also have a large supply of fine Lilies The New York Florists' Club at its meeting on Monday night awarded us a Silver Mkdal for what was considered the finest five vases of Roses ever shown at the Club. Traendly & Schenck 436 Sixth Avenue, Telephones: Watkins 797-798-799. NEW YORK EASTER VIOLETS First quality double blue Violets at the following net prices: 50 in bunch with Galax leaves, $2. 00 per 100; specials, 100 in bunch with Galax leaves, $2.60 per 100. Sand struck Violet cuttings, ready June 1st, $30 00 per 1000. Above prices are C. O. D. GEORGrE F. HEEB Rhinebeck, New York Rochester, N. Y. BUSINESS SHOWS MUCH IMPEOVEMENT. Warm, spring weather quickened trade during the past week. Narcissi, daffodils, jonquils, forget-me-nots, mig- nonettes, marguerites, sweet peas, etc., have been in strong demand. Carna- tions are excellent, as are roses, callas and Easter lilies. There is a great abundance of lily of tlie valley at pres- ent, due perhaps to the high price at which it Is held. Orchid sweet peas are wonderful just now and varieties are arriving in large quantities. All indications point to an abundance of cut flowers and plants for Kaster. NOTES. The florists' association held its monthly meeting March 12, the speaker of the evening being W. H. Dildine, who told of his attendance at the meet- ing of the federal horticultural board at Washington, D. C. regarding quar- antine of plants, flowers, etc. The Rochester Floral Co. arranged an elaborate decoration for one of the large retail stores last week on the occasion of its spring opening. Horace J. Head has returned from a southern trip and reports business con- ditions good in that section. Chksteb. r'i"I"i"4'V'l"X"l FOR FALL 1920 ORDER NOW AND BE SURE Florists' XXX Forcing Grade, 2 Year Field Grown Roses We will be in position to supply more and better roses for Florists' Pot Plant Forcing than ever before. Top notch stock can be expected from our blocks this year. BABY RAMBLER CLASS Erna Teschendorf, Orleans, Jessie and Crimson Baby, $45.00 per 100; $400.00 per 1000. HYBRID PERPETUALS Magna Charts, Ulrich Brunner, Frau Karl Druschki, Mme. Gabriel Lutzet and Capt. Hayward, $45.00 per 100; $400.00 per 1000. RAMBLER OR CLIMBING ROSES Crimson Rambler, Dorothy Perkins, Excelsa and White Dorothy, $35.00 per 100; $300.00 per 1000. For staked and ripened plants. Owing to the unusual demand for Baby Ramblers, we are forced to ask that each order of roses shall include at least 50% Hybrid Perpetuals or Climbing Roses, where 250 or more are taken. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio * * * I % * * r'V 'IT "F 'r 'r 'MrW^T'rV 1920. The American Florist. 475 IIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIL JIIIMinmilMIIIIIIIIIIIMMnillllMIIIIMinillllllinHllimMMiniMllliniMIIIIMIIMIIIMIIIIIIMHIIIIIMIIIHIIinillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllMIIIIIIIII I EASTER LILIES 30c Per Flower GROWN RIGHT 38^ -^"^»^ PRICED RIGHT r|UR Lilies are truly wonderful stock,|grown from 8 to 10 bulbs, and are sure to come into bloom for Easter. If you want to be sure of your stock, it will be wise to order now — The demand for Lilies this season is very strong. We have established our price on Lilies as 30c per bloom and bud, plus packing charges of 5% in paper pots and 10% in clay pots. ^^^ FLORIS T 7 A3 Buckingham Place, CHICAGO, ILL. oiiiiiiiiiiiminnniiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiimiiiiiiiiitrainu iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiMiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiniiiiniiiiiiiiiiii 476 The American Florist. Mar. 20, Joseph A. Millang WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST 57 West 26th St., NEW YORK Phone: 2046 Watklns. ALL ORDERS FILLED ON SHORT NOTICE. The Celebrated Briarcliff American Beauty Roses -AND THE- LEADING VARIETIES OF TEA ROSES ( from the F. R. Pierson Co., including Francis Scott Key, Hoosier Beauty, Premier, Russell and Columbia. THE FINEST QUALITY OF CARNATIONS I I I Bulls Boxes for Easter Shipments * > I I I I The sturdy construction of Bulis cor- rugated fibreboard boxes, insures de- livery of flowers at all times in perfect condition. Their patent metal corners snap quick- ly in place, eliminating glue and tools, and saving vital minutes of time in the busy rush hours. Bulis boxes in all sizes comply with the respective rulings and requirements of parcel post and express, and are the safest way to send flowers by either method. Shipped flat, knocked down in bundles of twenty-five, which is the minimum order. J. C. Bulls Manufacturing Co. 1 126 South 12th Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. The BULIS Patent Metal Corner Florist Box. Boi No. 25 n 13 13 15 16 19 21 Weigbl per bdl. of 25 68 70 114 108 i.sa 52 84 38 63 93 118 199 Size, Inches L W D 16 X IB X 8 20 X 20 x 10 24 X 24 X 10 26 X 20 X 10 30 X 30 X 8 23 X 12 X 5 24 X 6x4 30 X 5X4 36 X 8 X « 36 X 12 X 8 48 X 14 X 8 60 X 16 X 12 Price per 100 200 and onder 132.75 34J!5 54 00 51 .75 64.50 27.00 19.00 21.00 32.25 43.25 ."iS.OO 88.00 225 10 SOD 131.75 33.25 52.50 50.25 63.50 26 00 1850 20.50 31.50 42.00 56.50 8.5.75 525 ai OTer »30.50 31.76 50.00 48.00 59.60 85.00 17.76 19.50 30.00 40.00 53.76 81 50 Ample stoeks of all the above sizes. Shipments, in bundles of twenty-five, same day order is received for late Easter buyers. Terms, 2% ten days, net thirty days, F. O. B. factory. '^■-^■-^^^'^^^'-'-■-^'-^"-'«^'-^'-'-»-'-'t^'-'-^'-'-^^'-^^^^»f -'■-'- '-^<^'-^'-^^'-^'-'-^^<^^^^'^ 1920. The American Florist. 477 ONE OF OUR HOUSES OF GIGANTEUM LILIES. PHOTO MARCH Jlth. Craig Quality Easter Plants Not only the best but the largest stock of HYDRANGEAS and POT LILIES in America. HYDRANGEAS LILIUM GIGANTEUM 4-inch pots, $6.00 per dozen. 6-incb, 6-inch and 6-inch pots. 4 to 10 flowers. 7-inch pots, from 3 to 20 flowers, $9.00, $12.00, 30c per flower and bud. $16,00, $18.00, $24.00, $30.00, $^6.00, $42.00 and 8-inch pans. 12 to 26 flowers. $48.00 per dozen. 8-inch pots, $5.00 each. 30c per flower and bud. To avoid disappointment Idndly send orders at once. D^Ka>«# r^KAi#i Ot\ ^^^^ Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. ICUUI?ll V-»lCllU X>f:f«% Branch, NORWOOD, PA. HOUSE OF FKENCH VARIETIES, HYDRANGEAS. PHOTO MARCH 11th. 478 The American Florist. Mar. 20, A Cordial Invitation is extended to all local and visiting florists and their friends to Cclll ^nd S€€ our supply of Lilies, Roses, Hydrangeas and Bulb Stock for Easter. Decorative and Blooming Plants Blooming Plants for Easter and Christmas a Specialty Take Garfield Park branch of the Metropolitan Elevated to Cicero Ave., walk four blocks north and one block west, or take Madison St. car to Cicero Ave., walk two blocks south and one block west FRANK OECHSLIN, '^^'iSicSSaiLL.'*** m Mention the A7)ie)'ican Florist when ivritinp iti iti J. .T- A iTi iti rfi iT> iTi A iti iti iti iTi iti »t«iti iTi iti ■!■ iti iti iTi rfi ili iTi iTi iTi A A Ji Ji Ji Ji Ji Ji iTi iti tt* iti ■TtAAAA A A«|«<|«A A A AAAAiTi A A A A A A A A A A A A »ti A J ? Telephone 1682 Flushing. I Anton Schultheis Grower of Pot Plants Specialty: Easter and Christmas Stock | 310 Nineteenth Street, Opposite L. I. R. R. Depot College Point, N. Y. By train, from Pennsylvania Station, N. Y. By trolley, take car at S9ch Street Bridge, N. Y., get od at 4th Avenue and 13th Street, COLLEGE POINT. If AAA'l t*AiT«AAA A A A AAA A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A J> ^it* J* AA*t**t*4*A^AA ■!■ ■!■ iTi it' '!■ A iti it* A A A A A < Mfiition the American Florist when iL-ritinar» In Tulips 12.00 to .lunquilN 8.00 to Valley 6.00 to >llKnonet(e 6.00 to ('alias f'af tieya Trianne per doz. 12.00 to 10.00 16.00 10.00 8.00 10.00 36.00 15.00 FLORISTS' GREENS FeruH $4. 50 per 1000 Adiantum $1.50 to $2.00 per 1000 • PlnmosnN 35c to 50e bunch tiiprenKerl 35c to 50c bunch Smilnx $3.00 doz. Mevlean Ivy $1.00 per 100: $7.50 per 1000 I.eneothne $7.50 per 1000 •ialax $2.00 oer 1000 Hoxivoud 26c lb. >\ uudwardia Fronds $8.00 per 100 Prices subject to change without notice. Mention the Amei-icaii Florist tchen writing lilies at prices ranging from 2." cents to 35 cents per flower. Southern jon- quils have made their appearance in .srood-sized quantities. Green good^s are in fair supply, but some items in this line have been on the short side owing to the express embargo. Pot plants will be none too plentiful for Easter, even though there appears to be a large number of lilies. Rambler ro.ses are scarce and this holds good for hydran- geas. Bulbous stock is being offered l3Ut not in any ^eat quantities. With an early settlement of tbe strike the market should clean up fast. Every- one should place their Easter order early. Express officials here say they are accepting shipments for Kansas. Okla- homa .and Texas. NOTES. The George Wittbold Co. has liad splendid success with its Easter lilies this year and its customers will not have to worry about a shortage of pot stock this season. The supply of lilies is larger than ever this year at the Edg- brook greenhouses of the Wittbold Company. Frank Oechslin is having a heavy call for Easter plants, especially pot lilies, which are one of his leaders. Hy- drangeas, rambler roses .and bulbous stock are in good supply at this estab- lishment, but Mr. Oechslin is looking for an early cleanup in all these items. Fred Hoerber. formerly a member of the well-known firm of Hoerber Bros., wliolesale florists, who retired from business when they disposed of their range at Des Plaines to Amling Bros., has ioined the office force of the A. L. liandall Co. Joe Nellesen's auto truck was quite badly smashed, March 11. when it was hit by a train as it was crossing the tracks at Niles Centre. Flowers were so i^lentifnl near the mishap that every- one carried home a bunch of carna- tions. The Grossberg-Tyler-Finnermann Co. has rented space in the Leiter store, on the first floor, which was formerly the old Seigel-Cooper building. This firm will restrict its space to the sale of artificial flowers, baskets and vases. Joseph A. Mendel, 1424 West Twenty- eifrhth street, and Miss Emily Matousek wore married by Judge Joseph Sabath. March 11. Mr. Mendel and wife are spending their honeymoon in Florida. Poelilmann Bros. Co. is having a heavy call for pot lilies and hydrangeas for Easter, This fii-m's lilies are in splendid condition this season and num- ber about 150,000 blooms. Elmer Wehrman, of Maywood. lias purchased the Weber greenhouses in Bowmanville and expects to take poses- sion this week. Peter Kutrames florist stand in the known as the building. William Dilger. will open a retail Leiter store, better old Siegel-Cooper of the Breitmeyer Landscape & Nursery Co., Deti-oit, Mich., was here on business last week. Michael Freres is back on the job at A. T. Pyfer & Co.'s store after being ou the sick list for a couple of weeks. Robert Newcomb, with A, Hender- son & Co.. is back from a business trip to the Pacific coast. Martin Goerger. of Goerger Bros., Ar- lington Heights, is serving on the jury, Joe Welch, formerly with A. Lange, is now with the Joseph Foerster Co. Paul M. Palez, of Little Rock, Ark., is expected here this week. 1920. The American Florist. 483 An.i^t^^^^m»ct^ci^<.^.^.ttm<^^^^^-^^^^»^^^..^s.-s.s,<.s,s.s.s.^^s.s.s.^s.^s.^'-^^^tT^^^^^^ttT--s.s.s. Large Easter Supply All the leading varieties grown for this market in quantity to meet all demands. Carnations Fancy Red, White and Pink. Good supply of fresh stock so place your orders with us. Sweet Peas-Beauties -Tulips- Jonquils Violets— Daisies— Snapdragons— Valley Lilies-Callas-Calendulas-Freesias-Etc. AI^Lv OI^KEJJV OOOI38 Get Our Quotations on Roses and Other Stock in 1000 Lots EASTER PRICE LIST— ?;,VH«**li^J\--«' ROSES. American Beauty at Market Prices. Ptr 100 Mrs. RoHfloU. special $40.00 select 30.00 to $36.00 meillum .... IS.OO to 25.00 short 10.00 to 12.00 Milndy. sr-'-lal 40.00 " select 30.00 to medium 18.00 to short 10.00 to KlUnrney Brilliant, special 30.00 to select. . 20.00 to " medium 15.00 to short.. . S.OO to Ophelin, special 30.00 to select 20.00 to !■>.., I Mill ... I ' " short 8.00 to M'ltlte Kiliarney. special.. 30.00 to select . . 20.00 to mediuni. 15.00 to short .. . 8.00 to 35-011 25.00 12.00 36.00 26.00 IS.OO 12.00 36.00 26.00 12.00 36.00 26.00 18.00 12.00 Killamey, special select medium rer 1 30.00 to 20.00 to 16.00 to 8.00 to 30.00 to 20.00 to 15.00 to S.OO to 30.00 to 20.00 to 15.00 to S.OO to acM-ordi 50 36.00 26.00 IK.OO 12.00 Mrs. Ward, special select niediuni 35.00 26.011 18.00 12.00 Sunburst, special select medium short 36.00 26.00 18.00 12.00 5.00 6.00 5.00 Extra special rf>s.'.s hill.-. ItOSKS, Ol K SK- K( -^tON C.VRN.VTION riRly. 10. no 12.00 10.00 ORCHIDS. Cattleyas Per doz. 12.00 i„ 15.00 MISCELL-VNEOCS. Violets $ \'alley lOaster Lilies Calla.s Snapdragon. . per bunch, 75c Calendulas Daisies Mignonette .•■'.weet Peas Tulips .Tonquils Daffodils GREENS. rlumosus $ Sprengeri .V'liantuni I.eucothoo :\Ti'xican Ivy Woodwardia Ferns Smilax per doz. Wild Smilax per case Ferns per 1000 Oalax per 1000 Pe: 1.00 to 1.00 4.00 to 1.60 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to «.00 to r 100 t 1.60 8.00 36.00 36.00 1.60 6.00 2.00 8.00 6.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 3.00 to t 3.00 to 6.00 6.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 10.00 4.00 6.00 4.60 2.00 9 If .w« Chi- cago, Buffalo and Milwaukee florists, who are now collecting funds for the advertising campaign by the method of assessment on the sales by the growers and the purchases by thc\ re- tailers, and to perfect working plaus, for this city it was decided to hold a big meeting, of the club. April l.'i. to which will be invited speakers from other cities which have experienced th(^ success of this plan of r.aising funds for publicity purposes. By a resolu- tion a committee will be appointed of eight or 10 florists, embracing the growers, retailers and wholesalers, whose duty ^vill be to urge the attend- ance at the meeting, April 13, of every florist in the city and those adjacent who deal in the market and to provide a definite working plan to submit to the members for adoption and which will if accepted, settle for all time the wisdom of co-operative advertising and an equitable method of providing the necessary funds. The Simday closing question was again opened and discussed from dl6- ferent angles, but as usual a great diversity of opinion was described as the matter affected those present. The discussion closed without definite ac- tion after Treasurer J. K. Stock made the claim that coercive measures were impractical and that those who now see the wisdom of closing should do so and soon all others woald see the advantages and would join the Sun- day closing movement voluntarily. The announcement was made of the death of Mrs. A. Hupprich. March 10. and also of Mrs. John Breitmeyer, whose death took place March 9. Resolu- tions of legret were adopted and flo- ral offerings ordered sent to the be- reaved families. J. F. S. Boston, Mass. — J. Llebmann has purchased the interest of his partner, A. Robbins, in the flower shop on Win- ter street conducted as the "Growers' Outlet." 1920. The American Florist. 487 EXTRA FANCY CARNATIONS In Heavy Supply for Easter You Get the Best Stock in the Chicago Maritet at the prices quoted when you place your orders here Satisfied customers everywhere speak highly of Reinberg's Roses and Carnations. Give your customers the best. Place your order here. If there is something you need in Cut Flowers that you do not find in the price list, just ask for it and we will include it in your shipment if it is obtainable in this market. Buy Direct irom the Grower EASTER PRICE LIST Subject to Change Withont Notice MRS. CTHAS. HUSSEI.I, Per 100 Specials J35.00 to $40.00 Select 25.00 to 30.00 Medium is. (Ml to :?0.(Mi Short 12.00 to IT). 00 COLUMBIA Specials 35.00 to 40.00 Select 25.00 to 30.00 Medium IS. fin to L'O.ilii .Short 12.00 to 15.00 MILADY Specials $30.00 to $35.00 Select 20.00 to 25. nn Medium 15.00 to 20.00 Short SOO to 12.00 Champ "Wclland "I Klllarney I Specials Klllarney Brilliant f Select .. AVhlte Killarney J Medium My Maryland Short . . . Per 100 25.00 IS. 00 to 20.00 15.00 S.OO to 12.00 SPECIAL STOCK suNnrRST. OPHELIA Per 100 Special $30.00 to $35.00 Select 20.00 to 25.00 Medium JS.OO to 20.00 Short 12.00 PREMIER Specials Select Medium Short ROSKS. OUR SELECTION CarnationN Jonquils Sweet Peas Lilies Adiantnm A.s|inrasus. per bunch 50c lloxwooti, per bunch 35c Ferns, per 1,000 $4.00 Cialax, bronze and sreen, per 1,000. $2.60 Leuoethoe Sprays Smilax. per doz. strings $3.00 BILLED ACCORDINGLY 35.00 to 40.00 25.00 to 30.00 18.00 to 20.00 12.00 to 15.00 10.00 12.00 10.00 5.00 35.00 2.00 S.OO to 8.00 to 3.00 to 1.00 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., I/ONG DISTANCE PHONES CENTRAIi 601 ■^"^ CHICAGO 4«8 The American Florist. Mar. 20, Easter Cut Flowers Lar^e Supply— Order Here— Fancy Stock. Roses— Carnations— Lilies— Sweet Peas Tulips— Jonquils— Cailas— Violets— Etc. BOSES AmericaD Beauty at Market Prices. Per 100 Mrs. Bnssell. special $40.00 select 30.00 to $36.00 medium ... 18.00 to 26.00 short 10.00 to 12.00 Milady, special 40.00 select 30.00 to 35.00 medium 18.00 to 26.00 short 10.00 to 12.00 Killarney Brilliant, special 30.00 to 36.00 select .. 20.00 to 26.00 " ' " medium 16.00 to 18.00 short .. 8.00 to 12.00 Ophelia, special 30.00 to 36.00 select 20.00 to 26.00 medium 16.00 to 18.00 short 8.00 to 12.00 White Killarney, special.. 30.00 to 35.00 select . . 20.00 to 26.00 " medium 16.00 to 18.00 short ... 8.00 to 12.00 EASTER PRICE LIST— *.t.iro'i/5;,^,-,»e".«^ Per 100 KUlarney, special J??-?9 to $36.00 select 20.00 to 25.00 medium 16.00 to 18.00 short 8.00 to 12.00 Mrs. Ward, special 30.00 to 36.00 select 20.00 to 26.00 medium 16.00 to 18.00 short 8.00 to 12.00 Sunburst, special 30.00 to 35.00 select 20.00 to 25.00 medium 16.00 to 18.00 short 8.00 to 12.00 Cecile Brunner 5.00 Elsar 6.00 Baby Doll 6.00 Extra special roses billed accordingly. KOSES. OUR SEI.ECTION S 8.00 CAKNATIONS Fancy 12.00 10.00 Good 8.00 to ORCHIDS Per doz. rattleya.s 12.00 to 16.00 MISCELLANEOUS Violets $ 1. Valley Easter Lilies Cailas Snapdragon per bunch. 75c I. Calendulas 4. Daisies 1. Mignonette 6. Sweet Peas 3. Tulips 6. .Tonquils 6. Daltodils 6. Per 100 00 to $ 1.50 8.00 36.00 36.00 1.60 6.00 2.00 3.00 6.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 00 to 00 to 50 to 00 to 00 to 00 to 00 to 00 to GREEN'S Plumosus $ Sprengeri Adiantum Leucothoe Mexican Ivy .^niilax per doz. Wild Smilax per case Ferns per 1000 Oalax per 1000 00 to $ 00 to 6.00 «.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 4.00 6.00 4.50 2.00 F RNE ^ ft OMPANY WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E* Randolph Street^ L. O. Phone, Randolph eSIS. CHICAGO, ILL. Seattle, Wash. BEn'TE3S DEMAND AS LENT NEABS CLO.SE. While elaborate decorations are still scarce, the number of small dinners given of late. Indicates Lenten quiet- ness is beginning to pall, and many informal affairs are being held. Tliis led to a distinct increase in the number of small arangements, and a revival in corsage work. The funeral demand has more than held up to previous rec- ords »and none of the houses have had any stock left over at the end of the week. Every day sees more spring of- ferings arriving, and the call for these has been all that could have been asked. Carnations are coming in better, the stems being longer and firmer, and the colors making a better showing, and the local cut of roses has also picked up notably. Columbia and Ophelia are the two leaders, with White Killarney and Premier coming from local growers. Sweet peas are still big sellers and local growers are not only supplying the bus- iness here, but are shipping as far away as Denver and Salt Lake. Gar- denias are scarce but promise to im- prove soon, while lily of the valley shows a steady increase as to supply. The local cut of orchids is still less than that reported about a month back, but is large enough to keep the stock well cleaned up. Tulips and hyacinths have been trade leaders for the past month, and apparently their popularity in- creases with the season instead of slackening. NOTES. A case was noted here this week which eastern wholesalers will do well to watch. One local house ordered sev- eral hundred pounds of ruscus from a well-known concern, and found that af- ter deducting weight of the package, that about 25 pounds was missing. This is explained by the fact that the ruscus are damp when shipped, and dry out on the way here. The local buyer turned down the order, and suggests WE ANNOINCE THE ADDITION OF A Retail Department to our long established wholesale business. It will not be a secret, under=cover affair, but a separate department — STRICTLY RETAIL — as our wholesale business is STRICTLY WHOLESALE. Wholesale and Retail Florists iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin 30 East Randolph Street CHICAGO TelepboDC Central 6284 We have applied for membership in the F. T. D., and will be glad to reciprocate with your tele- graph orders. 1920. The American Florist. 489 Easter Lilies Extra Fancy Stock at $25.00, $30.00 and $35.00 per 100 blooms. Packed in wooden boxes at the greenhouses, 100 in a box, and will reach you without being rehandled. Our lilies this season are from the same grower that has shipped us such fancy stock in other years. Unsurpassed for quality in this market. Plenty of All Other Cut Flowers for Easter Roses .Ml varieties grown for this market, inclnding some you can only secure at Randall's. Peas The best stock in quantity. Order what you need today. Carnations Magni6cent stock in all the old standard and newer varieties. Strictly fresh— no pickled stock here , Calendulas Large supply of Ball's famous double strains. This stock sells on sight. Beauties Perfect heads on strong stems, well clothed with luxuriant foliage. Prices right. Freesias Big cut from a late crop. Include some in your Easter order. Write for Special Easter Price List \. L. RANDALL CO. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies Wabash Ave. and Lake St., CHICAGO, ILL. Heavy Easter Supply of Cut Flowers Finest Quality Roses in Large Quantities Particnlarly the very choicest Russell, Premier, Milady, Beauties, Killamey, White KlUarney, Killamey Brilliant, Columbia, Ward, and all the Miniature Varieties. Home Grown Orchids and Gardenias. None Better Choicest Carnations in all colors o »«>^a4 f aoc A^' ^^'^ best varieties, including the newer intro- ^WCCl X^CQo duclious, and all ol Zvolan^'s proven favorites. 05^ Your aim is always to supply your trade with the best. They get it when you place your orders with ui. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOIiESAIiB FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing that the seller would do well to allow for this shrinkage. It is reported amoner the retailers here that the Japanese growers are al- ready getting together on the prices which they will charge the trade for Easter lilies. Since they will control about half of the local stocks, it has been recommended that the dealers themselves get together and set a fair price which they will pay for local stock, with the grower offered the al- ternative of fighting California compe- tition in case he holds for more. George Antenen, of the Seattle Floral Company, handled several big ship- ments of locally grown tulips to inter- mountain points during the past week. The northwestern cities are beginning to more and more count on their own growers for stock, to the reduction of the business with California. Rosaia Bros, report the biggest sin- gle day's business in corsages for a long time, March 5. Several hundred, rang- ing in cost from $1.50 upwards, were supplied for a sorority dinner and al- most as many for a luncheon. This Cards, Tags, Labels, Stickers, Blotters, Announcements. Write for samples. THE JOHN HENRY CO. Florists' Cards and Printing, LANSING, MICH. Mention the American Florist when writing 490 The American Florist. Mar. 20, t F. fflNTERSON CO. 166 N. Wabash Ave. L. D. Phone, Central 6004 EstabUshed 1892 Chicago Dally Shipments of the finest stock in Roses, Carnations and Violets. Headquarters for Wild Smllax, Fancy Ferns, Adlantum and all Green Goods. Don't forget, our Supply Department is complete— Ribbons, Chiffons, Boxes, Crepe Paper and Wire Designs. t.i|fiiimii Mmttiiii»t»M mmtiM i TiMFF"""""""""""" ■ii.i...i.in.i» m.i. ■MM.i.miiiiiiiim ulim mt ■ iitniimini m»nnim. ,ii.nmfjiiiiiirtitiiinimfi« For Florists' Supplies, Baskets, Chiffons and Spring Novelties PITTSBURfiH GUT FLOWER CO., ii6HBse.e.itsi.. Pittsburgh, Pa. iiiininiimitniuiliiiHiuiiniiniuiiiiiaiinimilliin gitunitiinmuiunnuiiiiiuiiiininii jimuiiiuiiuitiiiiiijiiiutiitniuiiiuuiiiiimiiiuiiitiiijiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiumiiiiiii firm has been showing some splendid tulips of late. Novelty offerings have been used to good advantage by the HoUy^vood Gar- dens of late, and especially good re- sults are reported from the display of gold fish in fancy bowls, and on odd pedestals. Novelty baskets liave also proved a good Lent trade getter. Table arrangements, corsage.s and hall decorations for one of the largest social affairs of the Lenten season were handled last week by Kenney's Home of Flowers. The window displays of Wil- liam Goldberry here have attracted much comment. C. S. McManus, of the Madison Park Greenhouses, reports splendid growtli on the most of the Easter supply of lilies, although some stock is rather backward about flowering. The Beal Greenhouse Company, on Vashon Island, has been supplying some of the finest Columbia roses seen on this market and reports a fair ship- ping trade as well. The Woodland Park Floral Company showed an effective window of spring flowers in pots, baskets of jonquils and canary birds in cages during the past week. The Woodlawn Flower Shop showed the first anemones of the season last week, and these attracted considerable attention in the main display window. H. M. Cincinnati, 0. HEAVY SUPPLY CROWDS MAEKEH'. High prices are a thing of the past, and everybody is now accustomed to the new condition. The market is un- steady and inclined to the long side, many items going begging now that a short time ago were not procurable. Publicity after a spell of high prices is a fine thing for business, but the oceans of stock that are poured into the market in the early summer will never be moved advantageously. Roses are holding up well, and are still eood sellers, but at greatly reduced prices. Carnations are in full crop at present, and it would not be surprising if they would be sligVitly off for Easter. Oth- er stock, such as sweet peas, calen- dulas, narcissi, daffodils, freesias and tulips Jire in big supply and are used in large quantities. The Easter out- look is somewhat unsettled; while the bulbous stock will be about equal to the demand, such plants as hydrangea will be somewhat backward. Lilies will be in good supply when the time comes. Any nervousness on the part of deal- ers early in the week is gradually wearing off. Rose bushes in the larger sizes will take the place of azaleas. Other Easter stock seems up to expec- tations. One or two growers -will be late with hydrangeas for Easter but Will hit Mothers' day just right. Com prising the largest assortment of Florist Boxes obtainable. The Arnold Florist Box stock has been purchased by the Lindley Company. Write as for pricct. GEO. L. HOOriS, New York Representative, 601 W. 144th St. A. V. Z. JENNINGS, Chicago Representative, 20 E. Jackson Blvd. LINDLEY BOXES ARNOLD BOXES Lindley Flower Box Company, Quality bo» Makers. Marion, Indiana NOTES. H. W. Sheppard is proud of his F. T. D. business. Telegrams in ever in- creasing numbers, bespe.ak satisfied customers. FYank Volz. Cheviot, is jtist coming into crop with pink and white En- chantress carnations, also fine snap- dragons. J. A. Peterson. Westwood. has some fine hydrangea stock that will be on time for Easter. R. Witterstaetter has a good supply of .specimen Boston ferns. K. Milwaukee, Wis. TR.4DE CONDITIONS UNCHANGED. There has been no change in market conditions worth mention since last week. The supply is ample in all offer- ings with demand not up to supply. Due to recent frosts in the south local grown green goods were eagerly sought. NOTES. The Holton & Hunkel Co. says their Easter lilies compare well with stock of other years and will be on time. Large quantities of bulbous stock, roses and hydrangeas are some of the other items grown on a large scale. The E. Welke Co. made special ef- forts and had unusually artistic win- dow displays at its store during style week. Among the features was a pond of gold fish, surrounded by choice pot plants in bloom. Within nine days this city has ex- perienced every variety of weather known. Zero temperature was followed by a warm spell, then by snow, high winds, rain and a hail storm. The large stock of pot plants for the Easter trade at the C. C. PoUworth Co.'s establishment is in fine shape and many orders have been booked to date. Zero weather on the night of March 6 froze many decorative plants used by the A. F. Kellner Co.. in decorations in the display windows during style week. E. Haasch. who had a Inrge stock of well-grown cineraries, found no diffi- culty in finding buyers for them. He is making room for bedding plants to supply his large cemetery trade. Oscar Schurrer made a good style week display consisting of bulbous stock in pots and boxes. Sell More Potted Plants You can easily double your plant trade by showing your cuatomers how easy it is to ffrow potted plants with a. Little Wonder Plant Irrigator They keep your plants watered Just rlsht. Wholesale price. 120.00 per 100. If your supply hoxue does not carry thorn send us their name wltb J our order. Sample bj' mall. 9sS« The Wonder Plant Irrigator Go. 2918 N. Clark St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when xoriting i^ori'fJliC.fJl£'YERjirHt?EADJCa Mention the American Florist token xoriting Ul/I^l/l lOIl (Fancy and Plain): Ready for market at rock-bottom prices. Ship anywhere In U. S. or Canada. Write for our illustrated catalogue. Oriental Goldfish £c Supply Co. 37S7 to 3761 Cottage Grove Ave., Oiicago, III. According to Gust. Rusch & Co., the Cudahy Floral Co. will have a good cut of roses for Easter, weather conditions favoring them. E. O. 1920. The American Florist. 491 John Kruchten Co 30 East Randolph Street, ( Not Incorporated ) WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 8010-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. ECAMLINGCO. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER flODSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO L,. D, Phones CENTRAL 1977 and 1»78 Mention (Ae AmeHcan P\or\ai loAen voriting MILLER &N11SSER Wholesale Florists 211 North State Street OflCAGO UentKon the American Florist when writing A. L Randall Co., f^^^e^ Wahash Ave., and Lake St OMMEa f^HUmSi CHICAGO, ILL. |9B@ Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing V/iEiiAND-RiscnCbt FLOWER CROWERS rCLCVHONt'^ICJ UWADACU tUC CHICAGO oxraALSTs 194 N.nADAMIAVC. iiLiNois Mention the American Florist when tpriting Qeorgfe Re in berg WHOLESALE FLORIST Elxtra fancy Ophelia, Snnbnrst. Co- lombia, Rasftell, Milady. AVhlte Killar- ney and Klllarney Brilliant Roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N. Wabash Av., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Hanging Baskets Price List, 1919. Plain Wire Hanging Baskets. lO-lDOh II "6 14. inch K-OO U.inoh 2.25 16-inch 4.5(1 SHEET MOSS In bags, per bag, $2.00 Our S&eet Moss Is the best value tor the uone; In the market. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, ^^dI/ro^tTmich.^*" Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe Hover M^rKefo Chicago. KASTEK PRICK UST. Dozen Ro3e.s, Beauty | 3.00@$10.00 Per 100 Mrs. Chas. Russell. 10.00® 60.00 Columbia 10.00® 60.00 Premier 10.00® 60.00 Hooalcr Beauty.... 8.00® 36.60 Klllarney Brilliant. 8.00® 35.00 Klllarney 8.00® 35.00 White Klllarney... 8.00® 36.00 " Richmond 8.00® 36.00 My Maryland 8.00® 36.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer. 8.00® 36.00 Milady 10.00® 60.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 8.00® 25.00 Sunburst 8.00® 36.00 Ophelia 8.00® 36.00 Dble. W. Klllarney. 8.00® 35.00 Champ Weiland 8.00® 35.00 Stanley 8.00® 36.00 Bayard Thayer 10.00® 60.00 Ceciie Brunner 6.00® 6.00 George Elgar 6.00® 6.00 Baby Doll 6.00® 6.00 Nesbit 6.00 Our selection 10.00® 12.00 Carnations 6.00® 16.00 Cattleyas per doz. 12.00® 16.00 Mignonette 6.00® 10.00 Snapdragons per doz. l.oo Preesia 3.00® 6.00 Tulips 6.00® 15.00 Daisies 2.00® 4.00 Valley 6.00® 8.00 Calendulas 4.00® 10.00 Gardenias per doz. 6.00® 9.00 lollies per doz. 3.00 Jonquils 6.00® 10.00 Callas 26.00® 35.00 Sweet Peas per 100 3.00® 6.00 Violets 1.00® 2.00 Perns per 1,000 4.60 Galax per 1,000 1.60® 2.00 Leucothoe 1.00® 1.25 Piumosus Strings each .60® .76 Sprengeri. Piumosus. Sprays 3.00 Mexican Ivy 75® 1.00 Boxwood. 36c per lb., per case 9,00 ZECH & MANN WHOLESAIE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolpb St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 ^ V>/N#^V.... * Mention the American Florist when writing FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Order. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago r SPECIAL I Assortment of 50 4tOO C A I Tumbler Baskets ^£t£itD\) I RAEDLEIN BASKET CO. I 713 Milnnnkee Ave. CHICAGO, ILIi. ?iilllliiniiiiltliuiinuiirliiiliiuiiittiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiriniiiiiiiin.)iiiiiiimitimuil2l REFRIGERATORS COMPLBTIS FIXTURES CENTRAL REFRIGERATOR &. EQUIPMENT CO. Estlmatea Submitted. 1S5 No. Clark Street, CHICXGO 492 The American Florist. Mar. 20, For Easter THE We will have a large supply of GARDENIAS. Good flowers, long stems. LILAC, white and lavender. BEAUTIES, mostly specials. Place your order early, as there will be no surplus in the above items. LEO NIESSEN C<>., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. PIUCES CO>TI?iUE DOWNWARD TREND. Prices have closely followed business down the tobog-gau, and, as yet, no grade of sand used seems to be able to stop the mad rush. Even the pub- licity committee's mild campaign ap- pears to have no effect. The growers are doiner their part, as the stock is fine; nothing better, for the season, could be aslied, and the stores are mak- ing a bid for business, (some of them) with good window displays, but the one great essential, that is. demand, is missing. There will certainly be a change soon as trade in Lent nearly al- ways picks up before Palm Sunday, a sort of preparatory bustle before the grand Easter rush. There are few fea- tures about the stock worth mentioning. As said before, it is of good quality, and far too plentiful. There is not such a great increase, but because of the light demand, it accumulates and is hard to move at any price. There is no stability to prices, both buyer and seller doing the best they can to gain the advantage. Carnations are not as plentiful as other flowers, bvit prices have declined in syjnpathy. White roses are very hard to move as the in- fluenza is about over, and with a nor- mal death rate, there are more than enough. This is the street men's har- vest, and quantities of flowers are seen on all their stands and carried on trays on all the shopping thoroughfares. Vio- lets and sweet peas, and since they have become plentiful, short roses, are quan- tity flowers. Gardenias are now also a part of their stocks. Preparations for Easter are going forward in all the stores, while the gi'owers are daily en- tertaining visitors from city and out of town stores. The greenhouse stock for the most part looks very promising and about right in point of readiness. NOTES. The large advertising spreads, one- fourth to one-third pages in the leading tapeijs, that the Chicago publicity com- mittee are now running, should surely show some direct results. If they are found to increase the demand, the remedy for business stagnation in flowers will then be clearly in the hands of the trade. The campaign here lacks the hearty co-operation that it should have from all the trade, but things look more promising now that it has started. The ads of the committee have been favorably commented upon, and if they can be kept up, and en- larged in size, will no doubt help to in- crease the demand. The Leo Niessen Co. receives Im- mense lots of flowers daily. It claims the outside demand is holding much better than that of the local craft. Rus- sell roses, carnations, sweet peas and violets are quantity stocks. Edward Reid thinks that the local retail florists do not try half hard enough to sell flowers. They can sure- ly get all the stock they want at their own price, and should do their best to help move the surplus. Fred Michell and wife have returned from a delightful trip to Florida. Counter trade with the H. P. Michell Co. is now getting very brisk and everything points to a good season. A, M. Campbell is well pleased -with the Easter lily outlook. His stock is wonderfully fine, and there is an in- creasing demand as the event draws nigh. K. Roses, Carnations, Snapdragon, Violets. All Seasonable Flowers, This is the exclusive sliop, only one block from E^xpress Depots. 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 'iituiiiiNDiiinirHHiiHUiiiiimiiHitiniuimiuiiMuniiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiriiiiiiniiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiMinitiiitniiirMrniiiiumi VlioMe Hover MM'KeU Boston, Mar.\l7. Per 100 Roses. American Beauty . .25. 00@150. 00 " Shawyer, Russell ... 8.00 @ 20.00 KlUarney 10.00® 16.00 Milady 12.00® 30.00 Radiance 16.00® 40.00 White Killarney ... 8.00® 25.00 • ■• Killarney Brilliant. . 16.00® 26.00 Ward 8.00® 16. BO Hadley 12.00® 35.00 Ophelia 16.00® 30.00 Premier 12.60® 30.00 Columbia 16.00® 26.00 Maryland 16.00® 26.00 Hoosler Beauty 15.00® 35.00 Stanley le.nOfB 26.00 Cattleyas. per doz 6.00® 12.00 Cypripediurns, per doz 4.00® 12.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 2.00 Carnations 3.00® 8.00 Longiflorum Lilies 20.00® 25.00 Violets, a hundred 1.00® 1.26 Marguerites 4.00-6.00® 8.00 Calendulas, per doz., .76@1.00 Callas 16.60® 26.00 Snapdragons, per doz., 3.00®4.00 Adiantum 2.00 Asparagus Strings, per doz 9.00® 12.00 Asparagus bunches, each.. .60 Jonquils 6.00® 8.00 Preesla 6.00® 12.00 .^nemonles, per doz 2.00 French Iris, per spray .50 Pansles 2.00® 3.00 Myosotis, a bunch 35® 1.00 Buffalo, Mar. 17. Per 100 Roses. Beauty. Special ... .60.00® 76.00 Fancy 30.00® 40.00 Extra 20.00® 25.00 1st 8,00® 12.00 Killarney 6.00® 16.00 My Maryland 6.00® 20.00 White Killarney 6,00® 16.00 Sunburst 6.00® 20.00 Ward 6.00® 8.00 Columbia 10.00® 16.00 Ophelia 8.00® 20.00 Russell 12.00® 20.00 Shawyer 8.00® 16.00 Bon Sllene 4.00® 6.00 Cattleyas 76.00®100.00 Dasies 1.00® 3.00 Vallev 10.00® 12.00 Violets 76® 1.00 Calla Lilies 16.00® 36.00 Japan Lilies 8.00® 10.00 Easter Lily 26.00® 36.00 Paper Whites 4.00® 6.00 Carnations 4.00® 6.00 Mignonette 6.00® 10.00 Snapdragons 8.00® 15.00 Sweet Peas 76® 3.00 Asparagus .Sprengeri 35® .60 Ferns, per 1000 3.60 Calendulas 2.00® 6.00 Smilax 26.00 Golden Spur 4.00® B.OO Preesia 3.00® 4.00 Von Slon 4.00® 6.00 Paulding, O. — Walter Butler, propri- etor of the Paulding Greenhouses, has disposed of the property to Stanley Tomcjak. Mr. Butler will engage in landscape work in Cincinnati, O. Southampton, N, Y. — The Southamp- ton Horticultural Society has elected officers for 1920 as follows : S. R. Can- dler, president; George H. Campbell, vice-president; James Dickerson, secre-' tary; Fred Marshall, treasurer. Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Uention the American Florist when writing BERGER BROS Roses, Carnations, Violets, Freesia. 1225 Race St. Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Cincinnati, Mar. 17. Per 100 Roses. Premier 6.00(5) 25.00 Columbia 6,00® 26.00 Butterfly 5.00® 26.00 White Killarney ... 6.00® 20.00 Pink Killarney 5.00® 20.00 " Sunburst 6.00@ 26.00 " Mrs, Aaron Ward... 6.00® 26.00 Ophelia 6.00® 26.00 Baby Doll 3.00 Carnations 4.00® 6.00 Calenduhis 2.00® 3.00 Paper White Narcissus .... «.00 Sweet Peas I.OO® 2.00 Freesia 3.00® 4.00 Violets (California) .60 Princess of Wales .76 Ferns, per 1,000 3.60 Leucothoe, per 1,000 6.00 Galax, per 1,000 1.60 Daffodils 4.00® 6,00 Mexican Ivy, per 1.000 6.00 Smilax, per string 159 .20 Dutch Hyacinths 6.00® 10.00 Plumosus (south) per bch. .20® .25 Tulips t.OSO 8.00 Lily of the Valley 6.00 Easter Lilies 25.00 Huntington. W. Va. — Louis Van Rompay and W. S. Archer have opened the Flower Shop at 311 Eighth street, and will handle the output of the Van Rompay & Co. range. Rochester, N. Y. — The Horticultural Society of Rochester and Western New York, affiliated with the New York State Federation of Horticultural Societies and Floral Clubs, was organized March 6 with the following officers : Henry W. Hartens, Rochester, president; Schuyler Arnold, Coldwater, secretary; R. E, Davey, Rochester, treasurer. 1920. The American Florist. 493 nOLTON i mWLV CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens CI.PDLLWORTH CD. CUT FLOWERS, PLANTS, BULBS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE, WIS. MAGNOLIA LEAVES Prep&rele. Per box. ahout KuO leaves »1.50 10 bo\e» or more @ 1.40 Red Mannulias. per box 2.25 Get our list of other buppltea, it*3 free. Geo. H. Angermueller Co. 1324 Pine St.. ST. LOUIS, MO. Piltsburgh, Pa. ir.\.>Y ITEMS HARD TO MOVE. There lias not been any change in the business situation since last writ- ing; stock is still in over supply, with the exception of a few items, with a lig-ht demand, and after the day's bu-si- ness is over, there is always an accumu- lation of odds and ends that are hard to move at any price. Business was better the latter part of the week, with more calls for stock than there has been for some time, and it looks as though the glut would end and prices would be more firm, though not high. Amer- ican Beauties are more plentiful, and of miuch better quality, but outside of a few special orders, the demand is light. The supply of tea roses is not so heavy, but it takes bargain prices to move them. The carnation cut is getting heavier every day, and the quality is the best this market has seen this sea- son. The big item to overstock the market is bulbous flowers, and jonquils, tulips, hyacinths and Paper Whites move slowly, as most everyone that has any glass have their own supply. Sweet peas is another item that is in excess and the quality is not near so good as it was two or three weeks ago. Snap- dragons, calendulas, baby primroses, forget-me-nots and freesias all remain a drug on the market. Violets move slowly, as do orchids and lily of the val- ley. The supply of greens has been ad- equate to supply all needs. The stores are beginning to prepare for Easter, and all are planning for the largest biisiness they ever handled. NOTES. Harry Irwin. Monessen. Pa., has found it necessary to move into larger quarters. He has bought a store on the main street, in the heart of the business section, and has fitted it out as a modern retail flower store. Mr. Irwin opened up in Monessen several years ago, and by hard work and fair dealing, he has built up a wonderful business, and is still growing. James Reilly. of the McCallnm Com- pany, has been transferred from the Pittsburgh store to the Detroit branch. Ross Adgate, in point of service, the oldest man on the road for the McCal- lnm Company, spent several days in Pittsburgh last week. The Liberty Flower Store. Steuben- ville, O.. has moved into its new loca- tion, just one door above the old store. When they get all settled, they will have one of the most modem retail stores in the country. Miss Maxwell, of Wilkensburg, says that she has not noticed any falling off in demand, as her force has been kept busv all the time. The Pittsburgh Cut Flower Company is making large cuts of roses and car- nations of very good quality. M. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPUES. Phone Main 1245. Vllole^eHo¥erM^Keto Pittsburgh, Mar. 17. Per 100 Roses, Be,-iuty, spl., per doz. 6.00 fey., per doz. ' B.OO " " ex., per doz, 4.00 No. 1, per doz. 1.00 Hadley 10.00® 25.00 Killarney e.00@ 16.00 ■■ Maryland 6.00@ 15.00 Sunburst 6.00@ 15.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward... 4.00® 12.00 Russell 8.00® 25.00 Columbia 8.00® 25.00 Ophelia e.OO® 16.00 Hilda 6.00® 15.00 Premier 8.00® 25.00 Lily of the Valley 8.00 Carnations 6.00® 8.00 Cattleyas. each 1.00 Perns, per 1,000 4.00 Sweet Peaa 1.50® 3.00 Daisies 2.00® 4.00 Galax, per 1,000 2.00 Plumosus, per bunch .40 Sprengeri, per bunch .50 Smilax. per doz 3.00 Calendulas 2.00® 6.00 Narcissus, white 6.00 Lilacs, per bunch 2.00 Tulips 6.00 Mignonette 6.00 Snapdragons, per doz 1.50® 3.00 Calla Lilies, per doz., 3.0006.00 St. Louis, Mar. 17. Per 100 Roses. Hadley 8.00® 16.00 Premier 8.00® 40.00 Killarney 6.00® 12.60 White Killarney ... 6.00® 15.00 Hooeier Beauty 8.00® 15.00 Russell 8.00® 60.00 Ward 4.00® 6.00 Sunburst :. 6.00® 16.00 Ferns, per 1000 4.00 Carnations 3.00® 5.00 Carnations, Laddie 15.00 Carnations, Specials 60® 2.00 Sweet Peas 3.00® 6.00 Calendulas 10.00® 15.00 Callaa 8.00 Mignonette .50 Violets .76 Galax, per 1.000 .76 Leucothoe, per 1,000 7.50 Boxwood, per lb .25 Lily of the Valley 8.00 Freesia 3.00® 4.00 Jonquils 4.00® 6.00 Milwaukee, Mar. 17. Per 100 Roses, Kill'n'y, W. KilTn'y 6.00® 16.00 Ward 4.00® 12.00 Premier 15.00® 35.00 Ophelia 6.00® 18.00 Columbia 12.00® 35.00 Hoosler Beauty 6.00 16.00 Carnations, assorted 4.00® 6.00 Cattleyas, per doz 6.00® 6.00 Paper Whites 6.000 8.00 Violets 76® 1.00 Callas, per doz 2.50® 3.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 3.00 Lilies, per doz 2.60® 3.00 Lily of the Valley 8.00 Snap Dragon per doz. 1.00® 1.60 Freesia per 100 4.00 444-446 Hilwaokee St., P. 0. 2>or 20fl .Milwaukee, Wis. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERTTHIN6 THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St.. PhUadelphla, Pa. Mention the American Florist iclien writina WHY NOT TRY THE McCALLUM CO. For Real Service In FLORISTS' SUPPI lES T We are manufacturers and inii'orters — not merely jobbers. Send for Our New Catalog and be convinced. The Mccallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist wheyi writina MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and SoDDlles 218 North Fifth St. Send list in for qaotatlons. Philadelphia, Mar. 17. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 50.00® 75.00 fancy 25.00® 36.00 Mrs. Chaa. Russell.. 8.00® 60.00 Killarney 2.00® 8.00 Hadley 8.00® 25.00 Sunburst 8.00 20.00 Wards 6.00® 10.00 Ophelia 6.00® 15.00 Columbia 12.00® 35.00 Premier 10.000 30.00 Cattleyas 26® .76 Lilac, bunch 1.60® 2.50 Narcissus 4.00® 6.00 Mignonette 4.00® 8.00 Gardenias, doz., .35® .75 Cypripediums 25.00® 40.00 Carnations 4.00® 8.00 Carnation Laddie 10.00® 12.00 Snapdragons, per doz 1.50® 2.00 Callas 12.00® 16.00 Easter Lilies 25.00® 30.00 Violets 50® 1.00 Calendulas 1.60® 4.00 Adiantum 1.00® 1.60 Smilax .25 Asparagus Strings 60® .76 Sweet Peas 60® 3.06 Lily of the Valley 6.00® 8.00 494 The American Florist. Mar. 20, New York. MAJRKET CONDITIONS UNSATISFACTOEY. The wholesale market continued in poor condition during the past week. Some of the wholesalers say it was the worst they have ever seen, taut they have said that before and we take it more of a figure of speech than other- wise. There is no denying the fact that it was pretty bad. There were instances of carnations selling for $20 per l.OOQ, and on 42d street, there was a daily guerrilla warfare of street men selling violets, sweet peas, gardenias and anything else that they could con- veniently carry. In American Beauty and Scott Key roses there was not a heavy supply, and prices for special stock ranged around $50 and $75 psr 100, but the other varieties of ros3s were plentiful and cheap. The supply of orchids was not heavy, but what did come in, were hard to move. Yel- low narcissus of the common kind went as low as 20 and 25 cents per dozen. Many of the common tulips were hard to sell at any price, as the Darwins and Flamingos have taken a drop and are more desirable. As a whole, it was a bad week for business, and condition were not Improved by rain, March 12-13, turning to snow on the evening of the 13th. March 15. — There is no improvement in the cut flower market. FLOWER SHOW NOTES. Calling at the Grand Central Palace, March 13, we found exhibitors and work- mien busy preparing for the show. The greenhouse builders were putting the finishing touches on their houses, being further advanced than other exhibitors, though of course they had more to do. Professor White, of the American Roso Society, was early on the ground, ar- ranging for the society's booth. Both Superintendent Herrington and Secre- tary Young were also busy. Although the weather at this writing is extreme- ly disagreeable, it is hoped it will not turn cold enough to hamper the move- ment of plants. NOTES. George Schubert, of North Bergen, N. J., who has an established repvitation as a grower of palms, does not confine his activities to one line. He has a large stock of a new form of his own production that is meeting popular fa- vor. At the present, visitors to his range are most interested in his gigan- teum lilies, of which he has five houses of excellent stock growing in flats for cutting:. This stock is sold by Traend- ly & Schenck, the well-known whole- salers of this city. The Secaucus Exotic Nurseries is a growing concern that sends large stocks of plants to this city, and they carry a great variety of both foliage and flowering plants. A. F. F. San Francisco. GOOD DEMAND FOR ALL FLOWERS. Business is in very good shape at the present time. Funeral work con- tinues heavy. There is also a steady call for all good grades of flowers and plants. The market is now in a posi- tion to take care of nearly all demands made upon it. A very fine grade of stock is coming along daily. There is now a bounteous cut of all varieties of roses. There has been quite a drop in prices due to the heavy arrival. American Beauty is about the only va- riety that is not plentiful. Carnations have recovered from the slump of last week, and are now selling at .$2.00 per 100. Sweet peas are becoming more plentiful every day and are very much in popular favor. Daffodils are In heavy supply and can be had at al- most any price. The street peddlers are all stocked up heavily with the stock. There is a nice cut of narcissi coming in. Tulips are about over with most of the growers. Lily of the valley of the finest quality is coming In freely. Owing to its high price, it seems to be Lilies, Sweet Peas, Roses, Carnations, Violets. lACfknh Ck Ff^nrir^h 5 1 West 28th Street, NEW YORK ^^5^^^^N^M^^NN^^NtiiJN^NNN^^^Nii" Mention the American Florist when tcj'itintj 1920. The American Florist. 497 SAMUEL MURRAY The Leading: Flower Establishment of KANSAS CITY Will arrange and deliver orders for flowers, plants or design work for the trade in any part of the Middle West. All Goods and Service Strictly First-Class. MEMBER OF FLORISTS' TELEORAPH DELIVERY. SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI p^T'Many California Tourists Stop at Kansas Cily Coming and Going. Suitable Baskets of Flowers for Such Parties Always on Hand. 498 The American Florist, Mar. 20, k iiiiitiiiiinnitiiniiiiiriiii'iiiriiiMiirmiirniiiiitniiintiiDiiiiiiiiiiiriHlluiniz ;:iimiiiniiniiitimiinniiimintiniitiiiniminniimiiniiimMiiiiniiiiitniniiiiniiiiiHiiiniitiiniitiiiiiiiiiiH^ Easter Orders iniifiiitiriiiMiiiiiiiriiiMtiiiiiiiiiuimitiiiiiiiiiHiiimaninRininuniiiinii^ ^iniitiiiiitiiiiiiiiiniitiiiniiiiti niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiKiHiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiniiiiiiifiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiriitiiiinmiin? Telegraph Your Orders For Delivery in Ciiicago and Vicinity to US Unexcelled Service Our Specialty Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Associativn mHnnililinilMiiniiimtiiminiiMiiiiMlitiiimiimiiiiniiiiiiiiiimiiiiiimnimiiii^ riiiiiiiuuintiruHltililiiHliiiiiilltiliiniMiiiniinitiliiiminiiri)ll)llinillinin= siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiininiiMitmimiiiiiiimiiiitiiiiHimMmminNniiUHllimh^ CHICAGO 146 S. WABASH AVE. ~iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiniiiiiiriiiiitiiiiininiiii iMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiriiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiriiriitiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiinr ROSES, VIOLETS, ETC. West End Floral Co. JEAN DARMI, Prop. 2603 Broadway Near 98tb Street Teleptione MRW YORK 1986 Riverside «»!'" 1 1/nn Good Stock and Prompt Delivery Caaranteed iiimiiiiiiiiiiilniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiMiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirMiiiiiiiiniir gnminli § Pbone: 4846 Plaza. Chrlstatos & Koster FLORISTS NEW YORK 717 Madison Ave. Bet. 63rd a 64 th Sts, Branch : 9 1 8 Park Ave., N. Y. Prompt Attention to Orders (rom Other Cities. iinitnHinininiiiiiiiiiiiuiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiitiiiiiHiiiiiiiiriii' i E E3 f3.QaiBiBf3:HiB:BiQlElf301EeBi!3tQlf3iBlBiQiia EiBIQiQ BlQlfaOIQHIEja QifS B E B B B B E< B BE BBiBH I ® Send Your New York Orders to Hession Madison Ave. at 76th St., New York City THE HOUSE or "QUALITY FLOWERS" Never Fails to Please PLANT SPECIALISTS and Artists in Color Arrangement Two Greenhouses on Premises ^ South Boston, Virginia Geo. W. Norwood FLORIST ( 107 Phones: Rhinelander-^ 775 I 420 Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. l >» ii rf il « l » ll «llM ggp rai5ia giKiHigii»»gpwiH[ai5iisiia iHiiHiiHi«i«igMri^ Mention the American Florist when wHiing COLOR CHART AMERICAN FLORIST CO., CHICAGO 19:^0. The American Florist. 499 IIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIllllllllllllllllllll lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllll Illllllllllll Illllll Illlllllllllll Illllllllllllllllllllllll I I IIMlillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllli MAL4NDRE BROS. The Leading Florists 2077 Broadway, At 72 nd street NEW YORK For Easter All the Year Round We Carry Strictly First-class Stock The Name "MALANDRE BROTHERS" on a box of Flowers is a Guarantee of Quality. Visiting Florists Always Welcome Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. m lllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllliBlllllllilllll I Illlllllllllillllll illlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllll lllllliyillllllllllllllll Illlllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllliiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiii 500 The American Florist. Mar. 20, NEW YORK ESTABLISHED 1849. David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th Street Orders by Telegraph Promptly Filled. PHONES— 1552-1553 COLUMBUS :MHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiniiiiiiiiiniiiiiniiiiinniiiiiiiMiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiniiiHiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiinniiiHiHiiniiiiHiiiiiiniiiiiiiiniiiiiii^^^ Twenty-Eight Years in Business in One Spot | In. christatos, Etomsxl 1028 Sixth Avenue, ?:ijp^n^^ NEW YORK | I Residence: 68 West 58th Street. i The Finest and Largest Stock the Market Affords Always on Hand. Prompt Delivery of Orders from Other Cities Guaranteed. 'jiiiiuiiiiiMmiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiniiiitiiiHiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMMiiiiiniiiiiiiuuiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiii^ Mention the American Florist when writing w%www rbone 117 natbush. G. MESSEBERG Grower of EASTER PLANTS Lenox Road and East 39th Street BROOKLYN, N. Y. Colonial Florist INC. 157th Street and Broadway NEW YORK Telephone: 5822 Audubon BRANCHES: S. W. Cor. 137th St. and Broadway. S. W. Cor. 125th St. and Eighth Ave. S. W. Cor. 14gtb St. and Third Ave. S. E, Cor. 145th St. and Broadway. i>«yt^N><>l>^^^s/^V^/^/S/^^S/s/s/^/s»^^N/^/»>/^^ Telephone: 1952 Bedford. FLOWERS DELIVERED ANYWHERE Hugo H. Jahn FLORIST 710 Nostrand Avenue, Corner Prospect Place BROOKLYN, N. Y. Brooklyn Representative of National Floral Corporation Mention the American Florist when meriting Chicago H. N. BRUNS 3040 West Madison St., Chicago Telegraph, Telephone and Mall Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention J^^^- The American Florist. 501 QUALITY plus SERVICE! NUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIttllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll^ In CINCINNATI ToTmention Flowers is to think of ^xSooJ^ CUjlK^ 138-140 EAST FOURTH STREET BEST ATTENTION TELEGRAPH ORDERS FOR DELIVERY IN Chicago and Vicinity Send Your Easter Orders Here FLOWERS 522 South Michigan Boulevard, CHICAGO Auditorium Annex m 502 The American Florist Mar. 20, ^ H; EASTER NEW YORK, 341 Madison Avenue DARDS Your New York orders filled by Dards, will carry prestige and responsibility, which has meant satisfaction for nearly 50 Years. Member of the F. T. D. Established 1874 MlMl New York* BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. cor. 72d St. Phone Colnmbiu S468. Branch I 840 Weatcheatcr Ave.. Bronx. Pbone: Interr^e 4990. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C, Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Ave at N. St„ N. W. UIh Lonlae W, DanghertTi Proprletreaa Phonea — Franklin 357D, 3841. 3842. Heml)er of FloristB' TelesTavb Sellverr. Mention the American Florist when writing Established 1895 Telephone Schnyler 6375- The Boulevard Floral Co< PETER THEOPHINE 2391 Broadway, NEW Y^ORK. Member F. T. D. A. Special Attention to Orders from Out of Town. Telephone 5712 Bedford. A. GILAS, Prop American Beauty Florist 526a Nostrand Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Choice Fresh Cut Flowers Received Dally (or All Occasions. We Tekgnpli Orders All Over Uie Wwia. EDWARD SCEERY Albany, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET Mention the American Florist when writing E. W. PEARSON 38 State St., Newburyport, Mass. Covers All New England Polnta yiention the American Florist when writing Passaic, N. J. F. T. D. Paterson, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Send your Oraers for Gliicago and Sob- uibs lo All orders carefully filled tj^:«J^^^onSt; under the supervision of ' tSJJi^^S^- GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr. wire. Write or Phone West 822 Member of Florists" TeleTranh Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing John D. Flessas FLORIST Quick Service and Fine Stock for All Occasions 665 Columbus Ave., 92-93 St., NEW YORK. Tel. Riverside 1593. Orders from Other Cities Promptly Filled. 1920. The American Florist. 503 , , . 1 270-271 Main EDW. J. MCCARTHY, Mgr. Telephones, 172O Main Established 1869 James Weir, Inc. FLORISTS Cor. Pierrepont and Fulton Sts., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Brooklyn's Leading: Florist Special care given to Easter orders from out- of-town. Our Motto is to fill your order as given. Over 50 Years in Business is Proof of a Satisfied List of Patrons New York City Established 1908 McKenney's 503 Fifth Avenue, Northeast Cor. 42nd Street High Class Service Member F. T. D. Telephone 6390 Murray Hill. NEW YORK 17 East 28tii Street Prompt deliveries to all parts of the city PAPPAS BROS., EkSSSHi 2216 Broadway, "iS^on^'S^lol": New York Brandi: 315 W. 110th St., Phone Cathedral 8041. Careful attention given TeUgraph, Mall or Tcltpbone Orders. 504 The American Florist. Mar. 20, 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. BLNYARD, NEW YORK, 413 Madison Ave. BellevBe Avenue, NEWPORT, R. L Summer Season. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. ixoWtns Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Aia'n Mention the American Florist when writing DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Eatablisbed in 1883. Oreenfaouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing HARTFORD, CONN. George G.McClunie 165 MAIN STREET Hlght in the Hospital District— Hartford. Charter Oak, Williams. Insane, St. Francis and Memo rial Hospitals within two blocks of Flower Shop. Uember of Florists' Telecravh DellTur. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. J. G. Papadem Co. (FORMERIiY DRAKOS CO.) 2953 Broadway. Members of Florists' tt\eleKraph Deliverr. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. A. B. CAZAN FLOWERS OF QUALITY 2751 Broadway Member of Florists' Teleiraph DelWerT. Mention the American Florist tvhen writing New York. The Aphrodite Co. THE ARTISTIC FLORISTS Floral Decoiatlons for All Occasions. 2703 Broadway, I'hone Academy 2479 Mention the American Florist when writing iiSTABLISHED 1847 F. T. D. THE NAME PROTECTS YOU Steamers are Agaiti Sailing on Schedule Deliveries made on board BOSTON 1 PARK STREET 799 BOYLSTON STREET NEW YORK 561 FIFTH AVENUE Mention the American Florist when writing BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTTMIILER 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when vfriting ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. Mention the American Florist when writing Seattle-Rosaia Bros. Finest floral studio in Northwest. Member F.T. D. Mention the American Florist when writing NEWARK, K I Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Itoleeraph Deliverr. Mention the American Florist when writing Wholesale and Retail Florist cn.rREY 1133 St., LINCOLN, NEB. Will (HI orders (or the West on short notice. Tradf discounts. First-class stwk. Mention the American Florist when writing Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNA A SONS wlU Ul 70Iir T- ders for Designs and Cut Flowers lo Micfalsmn. Mention the American Florist when writing ^lu r^ov. c^ftPf fts TO HARRY PAPWORTH Tlie Metairic Rid<|« NurMrj) €t>> FLOmSTS , J3S CofmnHI«ISt^ ORCHIOS " VIOLCTS r.io. Mention the American Florist when writing 3343 "W. MA.D1SON ST. Mention the American Florist when writino For St Louis. waoi Grimm & Goriy Mention the American Florist when writing 1920. The American Florist. 505 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, tlie liOa■' ' iiiiiiiiiuitiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiu Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. BstubllKhed 18ST '^imei. 745 Buckingliam Place li. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders We have the Best Facilities In the City Mention the American Fiorist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BBOOKLYITB LARGEST FLORIST ELEVEN STORES Main Store- Lewis Ave Cor. Hancock St. Telegraph orders delivered to all parte of New York City, Brooklyn and Long Island. Member of Florists' Telenash Seliverr, Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, l\. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S U&RGKST FLOWBR STORES. Mention the American Florist when writing CUDE BROSCOl FLORIST* lJI4r 3TNW wA*MiM«TaKoa WASHINGTON D. C. Gudes^ Members of Florists' Telegraph Dfelivery, Mention the American Florist when meriting SHERIDAN, WYO. SHERIDAN GREENHOUSE CO. Plants and Flowers Mention the American Florist when writing a. LSNGE 77-79 E. Madison St., CHICZIGO Telegraph, Mail and Telephone Orders given most prompt and careful attention and filled with the best stock in the market. YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED. ;J«*««»S«*5«««««!W«5««4««««««««S««S««««^^ FROM NF.W YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED March 20. Andyk, Holland-America Line (Rotterdam). FROM NEW ORLEANS. Oxonian. L M. M. Lines (Liverpool). PROM GALVESTON. Antlllan. L M. M. Lines (Liverpool). New York. I. M. M. Lines (Southampton). FROM BOSTON. Nitonlan. I. M. M. Lines (London). Monmouth. L M. M. Lines (Manchester). PROM BOSTON. Novlan. I. M. M. Lines (Manchester). ■Samland. I. M. M. Lines (Antwerp). PROM PHILADELPHIA. Nervier. I. M. M. Lines (Antwerp). FROM PHILADELPHIA. West Plains. I. M. M. Lines (Antwerp). Amasls, Moss Line (Gibraltar- Algiers). West Celeron, I. M. M. Lines (Glasgow). PROM I'ORTLAND. Turcoman. I. M. M. Lines (.\vonniouth). Mauretania. Cunard- Anchor Line (South- ampton). Anglo-Chilean. Gunard-Anchor Line (Ant- werp). River Orontes. Cunard-Anchor Line (Smyrna). PROM BOSTON. Ikala. Cunard-Anchor (Liverpool). Cleveland, O. The Smith & Fetters Co., liEADING FIX)RISTS ""°^"e°ISS£g*^- CLEVELAND Mention the American Florist when toriting New York. Estabiuhed ism David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders B; Teleenph Promptly Filled Phone.« 1552-1553 Colnmbas. New Orleans, La. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist Sontb 121 BARONNE STREET Member of Florists' Teleeraph Dellvarr. 506 The American Florist. Mar. 20, St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We fill orders for any place In the Twin Citiet »ndforall points in theNorthwest. The Larg- est Store in America : the larRCit stooli ; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. W« ar« alive night and day. Mention the American Florist wheyi writing SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Sbop 1536 SECOND AVE. Memhers of Florists' Telegraph delivery. UentioH the American Florist when writing Newark, N. J. Begerow's 046 BROAD STREET Fresh Flowers and Beat Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. J., and New Tork. Mention the American Florist ivhen writing Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W.$mithCo. KEENAN BLDO. Lanreat Floral UstabUshment In Amerioti. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telegrapli Delivery. Mention the American Florist when vnriting Send Telerraph, Telephone or .Mali Orders for florist service in this vicinity to The Dominion Fiofal Co. 484 St. Catherines St., West Montreal, Que., Canada Every order receives prompt and careful attention. Mention the American Florist when writing WllkeS-Barre Penn"y?vanla Towni uTMai:st.A.W.BEVANS Mention the AmeHcan Florist ir/icrt writing Astoria Florist NEW YORK CITY 2188 Broadway, Xel. »414 Sehnner. Members of Florists' Telenaob SelivarT. We are in center of resldentl^t M >n, between TTtta and TStta strMta. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y. — Eyres, 106 State St. Albany, N. Y. — Danker'i, Boston. Mass. — Thos. F. Galvln. Inc. Boston, Mass. — Penn, The Florist. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Hugo H. Jahn. Brooklyn. N. Y. — Joseph TrepeL Brooklyn. N. Y. — Aniei'ican Beauty Florist. Brooklyn. N. Y. — G. Messeborg. Brooklyn, N. Y. — James Weir, Inc. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson. 440 Main St. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co., 146 S. Wabash. Chicago — Central Floral Co., 132 N. StatoSt. Chicago — Friedman, 622 S. Michigan Blvd. Chicago — C. Frauenfelder, W. Madison St. Chicago — Flelschman, Rallw^ Exchg. Bldff. Chicago — A. Lange, 77-79 E. Madison St. Chicago— Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, W. Madison Chicago — G. Wlttbold Co., Buckingham PL Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati, O. — Hardeaty & Co. Cincinnati O. — H. W. Sheppard. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Oasser Co. Colorado Springs. Colo. — Pikes Peak FL Co. Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews. The Florist. Dayton, O. — J. W. Rodgers. Denver. Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — Central Floral Co., Broadway Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — Duluth Floral Co. Bl Paso, Tex. — Potter Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Fl. Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt. Hartford, Conn. — Geo O. McClunlo. Kansas City, Mo. — W. J. Barnes. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — John A. Salzer Seed Co. Lincoln, Neb. — C. H. Frey. Lincoln. Neb. — Frey & Frey. Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saake. Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Ooldenaon. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Memphis. Tenn. — Idlewlld Greenhouses. Milwaukee, Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. Montreal. Que., Can. — The Dominion Fl. Co. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Bergerow's. Newark, N. J. — The Rosery Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson. New Orleans. La. — Metalrle Ridge Nur. Co. New Orleans, La. — Chas. Bble. New Orleans, La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New York — The Aphrodite Co. New York — Astoria Florist, 2188 Broadway. New York — A. T. Bunyard. Madison Ave. New York — H. H. Burns. 609 Madison Ave. New York — Campbell's Flower Shop. New York — N. Chrlstatos, 1028 Sixth Ave. N'ew York — Christatos & Roster. New York — Dard's 44th and Madison Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. NfW York — Colonial Florist. New York — John D. Flessaa, Columbus Ave. .N'ew York — Geo. HanRe.s. New York — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Hesslon. New York — Kottmlller. New York — Malandre Bros. New York — McKenney's, New York — Nielsen. New York — J. G. Papadem Co. New York — Pappas Bros. New York — A. B. Cazan. New York — Max Schllng. New York — Thos. F. Galvln. Inc. New York — G. E. M. Stnmpp. New York — The Boulevnrd Floral Co. New York — West End Floral Co. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Famum St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic. N. J. — Edward Sceery. Peterson, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Philadelphia. Pa. — Charles H. Grakelow. Philadelphia, Pa. — J. J. Harbermehl's Sons. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co. PittsburRh. Pa. — Mrs. E. A. Williams. Rockford. 111. — H. W. Buckbee. Roanoke, Va. — Fallon. Florist. Rochester. N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons. Salt Lake City, Utah— Miller Floral Co. San Francisco — Podesta & BaldocchL Seattle. Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Seattle, Wash. — Rosala Bros. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. Sheridan, Wyo. — Sheridan Greenhouse Co. Detroit, Mich. JohoBreitmeyer'sSons Corner Broadwair and Gratiot Anins. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada Members of Florists' liBlegi«pli DellTtrr. Mention the American Florist when writing Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Famum Si. Member of Florists* Telegraph Dellverr. PHONIS: ISOl and 11562 Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Dunlop's Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. H. Grakelow Broad St, at Cnmberland Member of Florists' Teleeraoh DellTerr* New York G.E.M.STUMPP 761 rXFTH AVKNUE Member of Florists' Tblegraph IXelivery. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Famam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' TeleKraph Delivery. .South Boston. \'a. — Geo. W. Norwood. St. Louis, Mo. — P. H. Weber. St. Louis Mo. — Orimm & Gorly. St. Paul Minn. — Holm & Olson. Tacoma. Wash. — California Florists. Terre Haute. Ind. — J. G. Helnl & Sons. Toledo. O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Washington, D. C. — Blacklstone. Inc. Washington. D. C. — Geo. H. Cooke. Washington, D. C. — Louise Flower Shop. Washington. D. C. — Oude Bros. Washington. D. C. — Geo C. SHaffer. Wichita. Kan. — W. H. Culp & Co. Wllkes-Barre, Pa. — A. W. B. Evans. Worcester, Mass. — LIttlefleld, Florist. Worcester. Mass. — Randall's Flower Show. Yonkera. N. Y. — New York Floral Co. 1920. The American Florist. 507 Best Flowers Best Service Chicago's Leadinf Florist Railway Exchange Bldg. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FIX)RI8T8 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester ph. 606. Long DIst. Bell ph. 218» Homlior of Florists' TeleETaoh Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Helnl.) 3S0 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones, S27. Special attention to mall and telegraph orders. Homier of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery, Mention the American Floiist when writing f Cincinnati, O. I HARDESTY & CO. I 150 East Fourth Street i THE BEST THAT GROWS. I EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. E %iniiinDiiiiiiiniiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiii#' Mention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade discount. 229 WEST THIRD STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Anderaoo service meani fresh. sturdy stock and promptfielivories i n Buf (alo4X)ckport Niagara Falls and Western New York Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Kansas and Western Missouri. Up-to-date Service. F. T. D. Est. 1890. Mention the American Florist when writing J. W. BODGEBS Elks' Bnlldine. nnv+nn fl 4 South JeRerson Street, ^aj lUU, Kf, Telegraph orders for Dayton will recelv* our immediate and careful attention. Mention the American Florist when writing Fhnst n C. MONROE ST. Ilembers of Florists' Tele^aph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when tvritina Los Angeles, Calif . '^^^'w^g i O. C. SAAKE > FLORIST S We Solicit Telegraph Orders. ^ Regular Trade Discount. 5 215 W. FOURTH STREET Mention the American Florist when icritino Npw York Telephone iXCW XUIK. Lenox Lenox 38Z2 HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /venue In the Heart of most exclusive residential section. Mention the American Florist when tcritxna DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in anv direction. n||l MTU lll|l|l WearethecenteroJthegreat "ULUIn, niinn> Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior. Wis. Mention the American Florist iohen ivritina TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S Mention the American Florist when writing CHARLES L. SCHMIDT 313 Market St., Harrisburg, Pa, Nisht and day service In all Central Pennsylvanla. Mention the American Florist when wi'iting WICHITA, Kansas 5"srku[,''r W, H. CULP & COMPANY Quality Flowers Members Personal Service F. T. D. A. Mention the American Florist xchen writing NEW YORK George Hanges FLORIST Columbus Avenue and 93rd Street Branch: 2848 Broadway Mention the American Florist when writing Colorado Springs, Colo. Ordersi Carefiilly BxeoateA Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Retail Member of Florists' Tele^BDh BellTeiy* Mention the American Florist whenicritina 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.LGn.LIS,PrnJ, April $6.10 and May, $6.05. Planting conditions, and seed sell- ing as well, are quite backward in the latitude of St. Louis. Cincinnati and Baltimore. It is feared that lack of help will seriously reduce market gar- den acreages as well as amount of seed required. Mechanicsburo, O. — The Wing Seed Co. reports field seed business much heavier than last year and wholesale vegetable seeds moving satisfactorily. Retail trade is late, probably due to the delayed mailing of catalogues, but is now running much ahead of last year. Milwaukee, Wis. — One of the largest single shipments of alfalfa seed han- dled by one concern in the United States, consisting of approximately 1,600 long tons, has been received from Russia by the Courteen Seed Co.. of this city. Including ocean freight charges, its value is about $1,000,000. Rightly or wrongly, the idea is gain- ing that stringency in money will be less for some time to come. The sen- ate i-esolution for an inquiry into the cause of "usurious rates of interest" at financial centers is considered food for thought. So are gold imports. Though cheap money is out of the question, these angles make for belief that the period of extremely dear money has passed. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, long located at 31-33 West Randolph St., is likely to be called upon to vacate its present quarters because of a proposed theatre to be built on this site and the adjoining corner. To care for the change when it comes, a lease has been made on a similar building across the street in the same block. 8-10-12 West Randolph St. The new location has the advantage of being nearer to State street, and nearly opposite Marshall Field & Co.'s big retail store. Cabbage Seed Crop Damagfe. Puget Sound District. — The commer- cial cabbage seed crop in the Puget .Sound district has been severely dam- aged this winter by freezing before the plants had been covered. The total acreage reported hnrvested in Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondence Solicited. The Best Color Chart PKICB $1.00 POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CThlcago this section in 1919 was 1,524 acres, and preparations were made for a simi- lar acreage for harvest in 1020. Al- though some growers are reluctant to make definite statements as to the ex- tent of the damage or possible number of acres they will be able to put out this season from the surviving plants, the indications are that about 83 per cent of the plants were destroyed, and that only about 260 acres will be planted from the remaining 17 per cent. Long Island. — The cabbage plants for seed production on Long Island were buried in trenches and well pre- pared for the winter before hard freez- ing occurred and, although the winter has been a severe one, the plants are believed to be in good condition. The month of March is the most critical time in this section, however, and it is obviously Impossible for growers to estimate the final damage, if any. until after this period has passed and the plants are removed from the trenches. — Government Market Reporter, March 13. California Seed Crops. Joseph W. Edmundson writes that California growing conditions were never so backward, due to the extreme drought and cold winds, the plants showing practically no growth. Let- tuce is being replanted, fully 50 per cent of the stand having been destroyed by worms. The acreage of garden seed crops has been greatly reduced, the plantings be- ing approximately as follows : Onion, 20 per cent of normal; beet, 10 per cent, and carrot. 15 per cent. Radish, lettuce and minor crops are greatly reduced, but the percentage is difficult to estimate. The Late F. W. Bruggrerhof. Referring to the late F. W. Brugger- hof, whose death was noted in our last issue, Burnett Landreth. secretary of the Wholesale Seedmen's League, writes as follows : "Mr. Bruggerhof was without doubt the Nestor of the seed trade in Amer- ica. He devoted 71 years in New York City to the development of the seed trade, and his xmiform courtesy en- deared him to all with whom he came in contact." Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Mention the American Florist when writing Braslan Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, Lettuce, Cabkot, Parsnip, Parsley, Celkrt. Endive. Salsify. Nahed asd Mixed Gbandiflora and Spencer Swekt Peas and Sunflower. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company 1920. The American Florist. 511 We are headquarter! for the BEST OF EVERYTHING in VEGETABLE SEEDS with our Stock Seed F^arnis at Qrass Lake. Mich., and our growing statlona In every part of the United States where ■eedn are grown successfully, all In charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN and VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. W^ Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for future delivery. "^W JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., CAMBRIDGE, N. Y. Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandi- floras, etc., ASTEKS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LLMA nnd POLE BE.\NS, write JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist tvhen writing Yokohama Nursery Co. LTD. Woolworth Building, NEW YORK CITY IMPORTERS Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds Mention the A uicHcan Florist when writing Danish Potatoes Refused. Two thousand sacks of potatoes from Denmark were recently refused impor- tation at New York by the fedei-al hor- ticultural board of the department of agriculture. Nearly seven per cent were affected with scab and rot. Catalogues Received. James Vick's Sons. Rochester, N. Y., special aster book; F. W. Kelsey Nur- sery Co.. New York, nursery stock; Sumner Nursery, Sumner, la., nursery stock; J. C. Grossman and wife. Wol- cottville, Ind.. gladioli; American Seed & Seedtape Co.. Newark, N. J., seed- tape and seeds; Clarke Bros.. Portland. Ore., roses; Peter Henderson & Co., New York, farmers' manual; Rainbow Gardens. St. Paul, Minn., irises, peo- nies and gladioli; Grass and Clover Seed Prices. The following were the wholesale prices in dollars per 100 pounds on timothy. Kentucky blue grass, red top and red clover, at principal points of distribution March G, 1920, as given by the Government Market Reporter of March 13, 1920: Ky. Timo- Blue Red Red thy Grass Top Clover New York $14.60 $29.00 $18.60 $66.00 Baltimore 14.00 29.00 18.00 66.00 Richmond .... 14.60 29.00 20.00 57.76 Buffalo 14.00 28.00 20.00 67.60 Toledo 14.45 31.00 21.00 56.66 I.,ouisvilIe 14.00 30.00 20.00 68.00 Chlrago 13.66 29.50 18.00 66.25 Minneapolis ... 14.00 31.00 22.00 67.50 St. T^ouia 14.00 31.00 21.60 58.00 Kansas City... 14.00 31.00 21.00 68.00 Denver 14.76 31.00 22.00 Salt I^ake City. 14.00 32.00 21.00 58.00 Seattle 18.00 36.00 26.00 62.00 Memphis 14.26 30.00 22.76 68.60 Average for the United States same date 1919 $10.80 $23.00 $14.00 $42.60 SEND FOR 1920 Florists' and Market Gardeners' Catalog NOW READY TO MAIL EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO. 4013 Milwaukee Ave., (NeanrvmgParkBivd ) CHICAGO Salvia or Scarlet Sage We have just completed harvesting our own Bloomsdale Farm Grown, crop 1919, Salvia or Scarlet Sage. We offer yon this exceptionally good strain, and high vitality seed, of the following varieties : Salvia Splendens or Clara Bedman, Salvia Bonfire, 1 lb., $30.00 per lb.; 5 lbs. and over, $25.00 per lb. Net, 60 days, 2% ofif 10, f. o. b. Bristol, Pa., if unsold on receipt of order, as we did not have a large crop. D. Landreth Seed Coinpany, i;,,aa?^g?784 Bristol, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing ::: :|: Seed Growers C. L. IiIUKol u LU. San Francisco, Calif. GROWERS OP SEIiECTrED STOCKS OP Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Carrot, Sweet Peas, Etc. Western Seed & Irrigation Go. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES: CDcamber, Muskmelon and Watermelon, Piunpldn, Summer and Winter Squasb, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. Write for Special Contract and Spot Prices. Offloe and Warehouse, Growine Station. rRIMONT, NEB. ROCKY FORD, COLO. Bolglano's "Big Crop" Seeds "Tested and Trusted** Over a Century. Special price list to Florists and Market Gardeners. Write for a copy at once— it will save you raoney. J. B0L6IAN0 & SON, Baltimore, Md. 512 The American Florist. Mar. 20, BULBS mimiii AND iiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiii:i ROOTS For Immediate Shipment T. R. Be^oflia Bolbs Single mixed, p^-l in. Per 1000 diameter 90.00 Single, in following separate colors: Scarlet, Pink, Crim- son, %-\ in. diameter 95.00 L F. O. B. New York Size No . to case Per case 7-9 .300 119.50 8-10 260 47.50 9-10 200 50.00 10-11 150 49.50 11-12 130 47.50 F. 0. B. Denver 6-8 400 42.00 7-9 300 49.50 8-10 250 47.50 9-10 200 50.00 F. 0. B. Chicago 7-9 300 49.50 10-11 150 49.50 F. 0. B. London (Ont,) 7-9 800 49.50 8-10 250 47.50 9-10 200 50.00 lo-ii 150 49.60 BAMBOO STAKES Size No. to bale Per bale Natural, 2 ft. 4,000 1 16.00 6 ft. 3,000 28.50 6 ft. 2,500 27.50 Green, Z}4 ft. 2,600 24.00 4 ft. 2,600 28.00 TERMS 60 days net, 2% cash 10 days from invoice date, cash with order nnless your credit is established with us. Write for prices on HARDY LILY BULBS, DRACAENA CANES, PALM SEEDS, RAFFIA, BAMBOO CANES, Etc. Established 1902. "Reliability" is our motto. We occupy our own building, a city block through, and give prompt, efficient, courteous service. McHutchison & Co. 95 Chambers St., NEW YORK £tiiiiiHiniiiiiiiiiinriiinininiMiiriniiiiiiiniMiiiiitiiiiiMiMitiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiuiiiiiriiuiiiiMUuiiiMiii(iiiiiiMiiiniiMiiiiiiiiiiuiinuiiMtiia |TH[ nOLSC Of K[LWAY| I Has a Reputation of 70 Years Behind It as a Guarantee. | I For three generations we have been growers and selectors of pedigree stocks o i BRITISH SEEDS I Get our prices for booking forward orders ^delivery after 1920 harvest), | I not tomorrow, but NOW. | I Specialties : Garden Seeds and Farm Root Seeds. i I KELWAY & SON, sirz'L, Langport, England | .iiiniiiiriitiiiMuiitiiiiNiiiiiiiriiriinirnthiiiiiiNiiiiiiiuiintiiMinnHiiiitiiiiiiiitniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiJiiuMnniitiMninininiiiiMiriiriiiiiiiiuitiiiiiMiiniiiriiniriiMiiiiiiiiNitiiii IT -== = — SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST SAN FRANCISCO ""'" *T.'" ^c.LT^'"''"" CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist lohen writing I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. Mention the Aviericayi Florist ivhen toi'iting R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, France Specialties: Beeta. Mangoes. Carrots. Cab- bages. Celerlpg. Parsleys. Parsnips. Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing mm R. PEDRICK & SON PEDRICKTOWN, N. J. Pepper, Bf;g Plant, Tomato. Okra, AsparaFms, Rhubarb. Celery. Spinach. Beet, Onion, Beans, Cabbage. Cauliflower, Sweet Corn and Vine Seeds. Correspondence Solicited. WHOLESALE SEED QROWERS Mention the American Florist when writing An experence of half a century In producing high, grade GARDEN SEEDS at your disposal. Contract erowers for the jobbing trHde of a full line. Mail us your list for both SPOT and FUTURE requirements. S. D. WOODRUFF fi SONS Oranse, Conn., and Jlevr York Cttr Mention the American Florist when writing For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your Inqnlrles to HURST & SON 152 Honndsdltcb LONDON, - - ENGLAND The Premier British WholeMle and ETxportlDf? Seed Honse. 75 YEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION Waldo Rohnert GIL.ROY, CAl,. WTIOLESALE SEED GROWEK Specialties I Beet. Carrot, Endive. Lettnce. Onion and Radish. Correspondence Solicited. TOMATO SEED Brovm for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFOBNIA THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber, Muskmelon. Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet. Flint and Dent Seed Com. 1920. The American Florist. 513 Sp ring Bulbs For Your Counter Trade and for Your Greenhouses. GLADIOLUS The finest bulbs produced the past summer. We are large growers and in addition to the following can offer many other named kinds. Write us. Per 1000 AMERICA, First size $27.00 AMERICA, Medium size 22.00 Mrs. Francis King, First ... 25.00 Mrs. Francis King, Medium 20.00 Chicago White, First size 33.00 Chicago White, Medium size 30.00 Augusta, First size 35.00 Augusta, Medium size 30.00 Halley, First size 35.00 Niagara, First size 50.00 Peace, First size 45.00 Write for special prices bulblets and first two sizes Per 1000 Panama, First size $47.00 Mrs. Frank Pendleton, First 47.00 Schwaben, First size 60.00 Schwaben, Medium size 55.00 Primulinus Sunbeam, First. 60.00 War, First size 60.00 Baron Hulot, First size 60.00 Chicago Red, First size 50.00 White and Light, Mixed, Firsts 22.00 Standard Mixed, First size... 20.00 standard Mixed, Medium.... 16.00 on planting stock in black of white bulblets, etc. CALADIUNS With sound center shoots. sizes Doz. 100 5 to 7 in. circum $1.00 $ 7.50 7 to 9 in. circum 1.25 9.00 9 to 11 In. circum 2.35 15.00 1 1 to 1 2 in. circum. (scarce) 4.25 30.00 12 in. and upwards, very large (scarce) each, 40c 1000 $ 70.00 85.00 140.00 TUBEROSES Lilium Giganteum From Ice Storage. 91n. (300tocasei1 Per 9 in. (260 to case) l Case 10 in. (225 to case) f QCi nn 7- 8- 8- 9- 1 in. ;200 to case). Well cured Bulbs. Free from rot. 100 1000 Dwarf Excelsior Pearl, second size, 3-4 Inch $3.25 S27.SO Dwarf Excelsior Pearl, First size, 4-6 inch 5.00 45.00 Variegated leaved, single 4.00 35.00 Albino, early single white 4.00 35.00 Armstrong's Ever Blooming 4.00 35.00 Mexican 3.00 25.00 CANNAS Stored in our special moist cellars, not dried and stunted. David Hanim, yermilion. 3% ft 100 .. $5.00 1000 $40.00 Eureka, White. 4 ft .. 10.00 90.00 Florence Vaughan, Yellow spotted, 5 ft... Firebird, best Scarlet, 4 ft . . 4.00 .. 10.00 35.00 Gustav Gompper, Yellow, 3^ ft .. 6.00 40.00 Hungaria, best Pink, 31^ ft .. 7.50 70.00 King Humbert, Scarlet, 4 ft .. 5.50 50.00 Long Branch, bright Crimson, 5 ft Mad. Crozy, Vermilion. Z^tl Meteor, brilliant Crimson, 4 ft . . 8.00 .. 4.00 6.50 75.00 35.00 55.00 Orange Bedder, Orange color, 4 ft Yellow Humbert, deep rich Yellow, 4 ft... Queen Charlotte, Orange Scarlet. 4 ft Souv, Antoine Crozy, Crimson, 4 ft .. .. 6.00 .. 6.00 . . 5.00 5.00 50.00 50.00 40.00 40.00 The Express, Crimson Scarlet, 2>4 ft Mrs. A. Conard, Salmon Pink, 4 ft .. 6.00 . 12.00 . . 4.00 . . 4.00 . . 4.00 FOR FLC Sfnn 55.00 100.00 Venus, Rosy Pink, 4 ft Wintzer's Colossal, bright Scarlet, 5 ft... Wyoming, Orange, 7 ft WRITE FOR OUR "SPRING BOOK NEW YORK Vaiialirin'e .SppiI 35.00 35,00 35.00 >RISTS" » CHICAGO TUBEROSE 514 The American Florist. Mar. 20, Lilyof the Valley Pips Delphinium Newport Rose Dracaena Indivlsa Salvia Zuricti Smilax Seeds Grass Seed Mixtures of all kinds. Send for our catalogue. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay Street, tliru to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist when 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. BOCHESTBiR. N. Y. The Flower City Mention the American Florist when writinci mum SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif, Swiet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. ■wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention the American Florist v)hen writing Seed Peckets FLOWER SEBD SIZES TO CATALOG ENVELOPES — RETURN ENVELOPES Brown Bag Filling Machine Co. PITCHBURG. MASS., U. S. A. Mention the American Florist when writing EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of HlRh-Orade Seed. TOMATO, Pepper. Eggplant. Squash. Pump- kin. Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing TheEverettB-ClarkSeedCo. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Com, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. BranAes: Wisconsin, Colorado, Uilfnril Pnnn Montana. Idaho, Washington. MniOrO,bOnn. Mention the American Florist when writing SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm. Send your tnqnirles ta The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing Lily of the Valley Pips EXTRA SELECTED GERMAN TYPE Just a few cases left, which we offer at reduced price to clean up. 2,500 pips to the case, per 1000, $30. DUTCH BULBS Write us for our special prices. VanMeeuwen & Tegelaar 1133 Broadway, NEW YORK Nurseries: Lisse, Holland. LILY BULBS and VALLEY from Cold Storage Frost-free, Unsprouted Giganteum, Album, Rubrum, Auratum, Melpomene. Write for sizes and prices. Prompt express shipments on dates as arranged. VALLEY PIPS 250 German Pips for $14.00 500 " " " 26.00 1000 " " " 50.00 1000 Holland " " 30.00 CHICAGO Vaughan's Seed Store new york BULBS HOLLAND BULBS R. A. VANDERSCHOOT Wholesale Bulb Grower HILLEGOM, HOLLAND Use Our Products and Increase Tour Patronage \\ BULBS 299 Broadway NEW YORK »«»S$g»9<$«g$»W««gg»»gg«g»«g${<«$«»»$«^^ BULBS 1920. The American Florist. 515 kMHMiinriniiiiMtMmniiiMiniiniiiMriiiuiiniiniiiiMiMMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiniiiiniMiiiinriiuiuiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiMiMitMMiiiriiniiiiuiiiiNiiiiMiiiiiuiuiiriiuiriiniiiiiiiM IVAUGHAN'S ASTERS! GIANT COMET She'll rink. Purple, Rose, Crimson. Lavender, Light Hlue. Dark Blue, White Trade pkt. Oz. Anj- of above $0.20 ¥1,20 Mixeil. lUl colors 1 lb. $12.00 .16 1.00 ExprefiH. Extra Early White »A oz., 40c. .25 1.60 Extra Early Rose % oz., 40c. .25 1.50 OSTRICH FEATHER This Is the flnest type of Aster for all purposes, especially for market cut flowers. The graceful long petals arc thickly produced. Crimson I^leht Blue Lavender Rose LiBht I'ink Dark Blue Pink Whito Silvery l-llac Trade pkt. Oz. Any of above 14 oz., 40c. $0.25 $1.40 Mixed, all colors U oz., S5c. .25 1.20 QUEEN OP THE MARKET The Standard Karly Flowering: Type White. Crimson. Lavender, Pink,. Dark Blue, Scarlet. Flesh, Trade Pkt.. 20c; oz., $1.20; % oz., S5c. Light Blue. Trade Pkt.. 20c: oz., $1.20; >4 oz.. 35c. Any of above, except where noted, per lb., $12.00 Vl oz.. SOc 15 1.00 Ulxed, all colors, lb. $10.00 % oz. 20c. .10 .80 SEMPLE'S BRANCHING Lavender Rose Pink Crimson Daybreak (Mary Semple) Deep Violet White Azure Blue Purple Any of above, lb.. $12,00: 'i oz., SOc Mixed, all colors, lb., $10.00; M oz., 25c CARLSON OR INVINCIBIiE White Lavender Marquis Pink Purple Any of the above % oz., 35c. Mixed, the above colors % oz., 35c. .15 .10 .20 .20 1.00 .80 1.20 1.20 CREGO This flower is giant In size, many blossoms six Inches across. The petals are nearly double the length of the older varieties and are twisted and curled into a very fluffy effect. "White, Crimson, Dark Pink. Lavender, Purple, Shell Pink. Ank of the above H oz.. 40o Mixed, all colors ^ oz., 40o .25 .25 THE ROYAL — Early-Flowering Branching This type fills a gap between the Queen of the Market and the Late-Flowering Branching Asters. Sown early inside, and planted out with Queen of the Market, It follows that variety very closely. White. Shell Pink. Rose Pink. Lavender, Purple. Any of the above 14 oz., 40c .25 Mixed, all colors ii oz.. 40c ,25 THE MIKADO Petals are narrow, very long and gracefully re- flexed. The outer petals show to their full extent while gradually toward the center they bend and curl on each other in such magnificent disorder as to make the fluffiest aster we have ever seen. White »4 oz., 40c .25 Pink Rochester V4, oz., 40c .25 1.50 1,40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 THE KING i The habit la similar to the popular Giant Branch- 1 Ing, vigorous In growth, long stiff stems. In form = the flower Is entirely distinct from any other va- 1 riety ; petals somewhat resemble the quilled va- 1 rietles, but are much larger and broader, those 1 in the center being curled and incurved, complete- = ly covering the crown. In shape and size the bloom = is round, full and very large. = Rose. Pink. Violet. White. Crimson, Lavender. Trade pkt. Oz, = Any of the above % oz.. 45o. $0.25 $1.60 = Mixed, all colors % oz.. 40c .25 1.50 = OTHER AMERICAN ASTERS | Lavender Gem. One of the most charming sorts. I The flowers are of a true lavender shade and the 1 petals are gracefully curled and twisted, and the | blooms are borne on long stems 35 2.00 E Peerless Pink. The flowers are enormous, globular = in shape, many five Inches across, of a most de- = lightful and pleasing rich shell pink. First flowers | appear about the middle of August, but the plant = is at its zenith about four weeks later 25 2.00 = Crimson Giant. This shade has been one which has | seemed to lack Intensity of color, but in this va- | riety the blood red blossom Is particularly bright .35 2.00 = Sensation. The reddest of all red asters, the color = being a dark rich garnet or ox-blood red which i glistens in the sunshine like a live coal. The i plants are of the free branching habit, about 18 | inches high, the double flowers averaging about 3 inches in diameter are borne freely on stems about 12 inches long 35 S. Soleil D'Or (Golden Sun). Best Yellow Aster .85 .... Mammoth Non-Lateral Branchings White. 2 ft. This is without doubt the largest Aster on the market. Many of the flowers will measure four inches in diameter. The plants grow about two feet high with a low branching habit, and the flowers which are borne on non-lateral stems are full, with petals curled and Incurved, making the flowers appear like a cross between an Ostrich Feather and a Giant Branching U oz.. 65c. .35 2.40 Mammoth Non-Lateral Branching Bine. 2 ft. Very like the preceding except the flowers are a medium shade of blue ^ oz., 50c. .35 3.00 American Beauty. Rose Pink. 2% ft. Is similar in type of flower and growth to the well known Late Branching Asters, but differs in that all the large blossoms are produced on much longer and heavier stems. It is the first of a new strain of late branching habit, and of robust growth. The flowers are fully double to the last and are a most lovely shade of bright carmine-rose, almost iden- tical with the World -Fame us American Beauty Rose. Each plant forms a perfect bush..Vi oz., 65o .35 2,00 American Beauty. Purple V^ oz., SOc .40 3.00 ASTERS IN MIXTURES Vamghan's Florists* Mixture V* oz., 45c .25 1.60 WTiite Tall Varieties. Mixed % oz., 45c .25 1.60 Vaughan's Excelsior Mixture. Tall Asters. This is a mixture of the most beautiful, striking and distinct colors of the tall growing Asters, selected from the cream of the Giant Comet. Ostrich Plume. Carlson, Branching and other desirable sorts) in- cludes many kinds separately purchased for this .00 i 1 Clxloago mixture 25 1.80 VAUGHAM'S SEED STORE New York = iiniiiiiiiiitiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiniiiiiiiiumiiiiiiiiiinitiiiiiriimiiimniiiii 1 m uriiiiiiriiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinniiiiitiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiininiriiuiiiiiriiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiriitriiiiitiiiiiiiiiiitiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiriiirimiriiiiimtiiuiniiniiiirimn" WM. K. HARRIS 55th St. and Springfield Ave., WEST PHILADELPHIA, PA. Extra fine lot of EASTER PLANTS including Azaleas, Easter Lilies, Roses, Hydrangeas, Genistas, Ferns, Rubbers, Pandanus, Etc. Price list sent on application. Packing charged at cost. All goods travel at purchaser's risk and expense. CHAS. H. TOHY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Cbrysantbemmn Novelties My Specialty FINE FLOWER SEEDS For Immediate stilpment, at season's very lowest prices. All A-1 stock. Growers names and germination (urnisbed on request. Oz. Lb. Aderatum, blue $0.20 82.30 Alyssum, Sweet I2 1.20 Aster, yueen of Market, mixed.. .50 5.00 " Giant, mixed 70 7.50 Balsam, double, mixed 15 1.50 Calliopsis, Coronata 20 2.00 Candytuft, mixed 12 1.25 Carnation, double, mixed 75 8.00 Chrysanthemum, double, mixed.. .12 1.30 Cosmos, niaiiimoth, mixed .10 1.00 rorget-Me-Not, blue 50 6.00 GypsophUa, Elegans, mixed 10 .85 Oz. Hollyhock, double, mixed 10.55 Morning Glory, Japan, mixed... .10 Nasturtium, dwarf, mixed 10 " tall, mixed .10 Petunia, single, fine mixed 75 Pinks, double, mixed 25 Poppy, CiiUfornia .10 '* Shirley, mixed 12 Scabiosa, mixed 25 stocks. Ten weeks, mixed 75 Sweet Peas, mixed lo Verbena, flnest, mixed 50 Lb. 16.75 .55 .55 .50 7.50 3.25 1.00 1.35 3.50 8.50 .50 6.00 Send your order today. Tomorrow may be too late, as the stocks are bein^ reduced rapidly. American Seed & Seedtape Co., ^^^^iTJZ"^':, 516 The American Florist. Mar. 20, Large Flowering Cannes IN THE "BETTER" VARIETIES Fine 2 to 3 eye, plump, dormant i*oots, true to name CRIMSON AND SCARLET FLOWERED VARIETIES. A. BOCVIER Doz. Rich Velvety Red, green foliage, 6 feet $0.50 BLACK PRINCE Velvety Maroon, green foliage, 4^ feet 60 CHAS. HENDERSON Deep Crimson, green fotiager 4 Va feet 50 DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH Crimson Maroon, green foliage, 4 feet 60 EXPRESS Scarlet Crimson, green foliage, 2^ feet .60 .65 100 $.'!.00 :!.50 x.oo 3.00 4.00 :{.00 ,'i.OO 4.50 1000 »25.00 30.00 25.00 26.00 35.00 35.00 25.00 25.00 40.00 LOUISIANA Bright Scarlet, green foliage, 7 feet PENNSYLVANIA Vermilion Scarlet, green ' foliage, 5 feet 60 PILLAR OF FERE Brilliant Red, green foliage, 6 feet .50 WINTZER'S COLOSSAL Bright Scarlet, green foliage, 6 feet .70 PINK FLOWERED VARIETIES MRS. ALFRED CONARD We have the Genuine Variety. Beware of Cheap SabstltQteg. Salmon Pinlt, green foliage, 4 feet ¥1.15 J8.00 $:5.00 ROSEA GIGANTEA Rich Rose Pink, green foliage, 3 Vz feet 85. 6.00 .55.00 BRONZE LEAF VARIETIES. EGANDALE Doz. 100 1000 Currant Red, bronze foliage, 4 feet. $0.60 $3.50 $30.00 DAVID HA RUM Red, dark bronze foliage, 3 'A feet .60 3.50 30.00 KING HUMBERT Scarlet, Bronze foliage, 4Vi feet.. .75 5.00 48.00 YELLOW FLOWERED VARIETIES. AUSTRIA Lemon Chrome, spotted red, green foliage. 5 feet $0.60 KATE F. DEEMER Oriole Yellow, turi:ey red at base, 4 feet GUSTAV GUMPER The Ideal yellow variety, green foli- age, 3% feet GOLDEN GATE Yellow and Red, green foliage, 4 feet YELLOW KING HUMBERT Golden Yellow, spotted red, green foliage, 4^ feet FI.ORENCE VAUGHAN Yellow, spotted red. green foliage. B feet RICHARD WALLACE Light Yellow, green foliage, 4 ^ feet RED AND YELLOW FLOWERED VARIETIES. PANAMA Rich Orange, red bordered, with a broad edge of golden yellow, 6 feet $0.75 $5.50 QUEEN CHARLOTTE RicJi Pomegranate, red bordered with golden yellow, 3% feet 65 4.00 SOUV.DE A CROZY Crimson, with gold band, 4 feet.. .65 4.00 C.AL.VDIIM ESClLESTrM Doz. !; to 7 inch $1.10 )oz. 100 1000 ).60 $3.00 $25.00 .60 3.50 30.00 .60 3.50 30.00 .60 3.50 30.00 .70 4.50 40.00 .50 3.00 25,00 .60 3.60 30.00 S.'SO.OO 35.00 35.00 to 9 inch, fl to 11 inch. 12 incii and 1.36 8.25 5.00 TIIBEROSES DW.\RF PE.\RL 100 Pir.st size. 4 to 6 in $4.50 Mammoth, 6 to 8 in 6.00 100 $7.00 9.00 15.00 36.00 1000 $40.00 55.00 A. HENDERSON & CO., 166 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Primula Obconica Gigantea Rosea Dwarf habit, light and dark shades of pink. Select strain. All fresh seed. Sample of flower pro- duced, sent on request. Packet of 160O seeds for $1.50. Cash. Ernest Oechslin Hufifon ud die Sts., River Forest, III. MenHon the American Florist when writing Chrysanthemums THE BEST In Novelties and Standard Kinds. Catalogue on application. Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Mention the- American Florist when writing I THE DEMAND FOB -•- -•- -•- ,». -»- -•- .»- .»- .•- -»- -• - -•- -»- -•- -•- -*- -■- -», J, -f- J- .*, ,f , A-, Ttt French Bulbs * * * * * * * * * * Finest Quality has never been greater. Place your order with us now so as to secure prompt delivery; nothing can be gained by waiting. We have our own nurseries and we produce more bulbs than any other exporter in France. Why not give us a trial ? For further information write DREVON-TEGELAAR & CO. 1133 Broadway, NEW YORK :: Nurseries: OUIoules, Var. France. 1920. The American Florist. 517 DREER'S FAMOUS AMERICAN ASTERS. Typical Flowers of King: Asters Asterniunis. This strain of Giant Comet Asters was Prst exhibited at the Florists' Convention In 1912, and their immense size and Clirys- anthemum-lilte appearance created a sensation. Tlxey closely resemble Crego's Olant. but come into bloom fully two weeks earlier. "We offer three colora. Tr. pkt, Oz. niilte Asterninni ^M. S0.40 $2.00 Pink " v-flp' '•O 8-00 Lavender " JlST. V> 2.00 Crego's Giant Comet Asters. Ma&nlflcent fluffy flowers, averaging over 5 Inches across, with long strong fiteni.s. the finest of this type. Comes into bloom in August, continuing well into September, and unlike most of the Contet sorts, stands when cut and is a good flower to ship. We offer five colors, of the highest quality. Tr. pkt. Oi. White. Purest white $0.40 $2.00 Pink. Delicate shell pink 40 2.00 Ptirple. Bright purple 40 2.00 Rose. Rich deep rose 40 2.00 l.aTender. ,\ rich deep shade 40 2.00 Finest Mixed. All colors 30 1.50 For complete list of Asters and other Flower HENRY A. DREER, 714-716 .^s usual our Asters are American grown and were carefully in>^ in., $5.00 per 100; 3 in., $10.00 per 100; 4 in., $18.00 per 100. Per 100 Achyranthus Herbsti (bright red) $ B.OO Bougainvillea, Glabra Sanderiana, 2>^ in., $7.60 per 100; 3 in 26.00 Begonia Chatelaine 8.00 Begonia Otto Haclter 10.00 Begonia Pres. Carnot 10.00 Caladium, fancy leaved, splendid bulbs 16.00 Dracaena Indivisa, heavy, 'i% '°- ready for 3 in 7.00 Ferns, Fern dish sorts, bushy 6.00 Ferns, Neplirolepis Verona, 2% in 7.00 Ferns, Nephrolepis Verona, 4 in, heavy 30.00 Ferns, Nephrolepis Verona, 6 in., very heavy 76.00 Fuchsia, Mrs. E. G. Hill, best double white 6.00 Heliotrope, best purple sorts 6.00 Hydrangea, fine, 2"^ in , Mme. E. Mouillere, Mme. Chautard, Vlscomptesse de Vibraye, Mme. Maurice Hamar 7.00 Bouquet Rose, Ramls Flctls and otaltsa 8.00 Impatlens Sultana Hybrids, fine range of color, in mixed hybrids from cuttings 6.00 Pelargonium, Mrs. Loyal (Pansy Geranium) 10.00 Salvia America, the best one of all, true from cuttings 6.00 1920. The American Florist. 519 Richard Diener Co., mc Kentfield, Marin County, California GLADIOLI The varieties here offered have been tested in every state of the Union as well as in foreign countries now in existence. They will, without any doubt, be and they have been found far superior to any varieties the leading varieties in the near future. Bulb Doz. 100 No. 1 MRS. \nLLIAM KENT. Light fawn to light ashes of roses; old rose in throat sometimes lightly striped with rose-pink. It is a very rapid propagator. Flowers are 6 inches in diameter and spikes 4 to 5 feet high.*0.5« $5.00 $40.00 1 inch to 1% inches. Small Bulb... .25 2.50 20,00 No. 10 ANIVA EBERIUS. Dark velvety purple, throat deeper shade, flowers 6 inches In diameter, spikes 3 to 4 feet high; fine, long, well-set spikes 1 inch to 1% inches, Small Bulb... No. 22 SAN ANSELMO. Pure White, slightly striped with ruby pink. Im- mense, free-flowering; fine tor cut flowers. Flowers 6 inches in diameter, spikes 4 to 5 feet high 1 inch to 1% inches. Small Bulb.... No. 24 D. J. WHITNEY. Salmon-flesh with two striped and spotted yellow and red under petals; opens in a full clus- ter at the apex of the. stem, giving the •appearance of a Canna; flowers 5% inches in diameter, spikes 4 to 5 feet high. Earliest of all: good for forcing 1.50 12.0O 1 inch to 1% inches, Small Bulb 75 e.OO No. 130 THOS T. KENT. Rose-pink. with ruby running through center of each petal; very vigorous in growth. This is one of our largest varieties, one of the heaviest propagators. Flowers 6 to 8 Inches in diameter. spikes 6 feet 50 5.00 1 to IM; inches. Small Bulb 25 2.50 No. 191 MRS. H E. BOTHIN. Flesh- salmon pink, flame-scarlet center; large size, strong, 4 to 5 feet spikes; a flrst-class show variety 1.00 10.00 1 inch to IH inches. Small Bulb ."jO 5.00 .85 .12 .50 .25 2.50 1.25 5.0O 2.50 20.00 10.00 40.00 20.00 45.00 22.50 Bulb Doz. 100 No. 164 CAPTAIN ASHER CARTEMl BAKER. Rich. velvety red with darker center; flowers 5 inches in di- ameter, spikes 4 to 5 feet high. (This was awarded the silver medal at the P. P. I. E. 1915, for the best of all the red Gladioli shown) (0.10 $1.00 % 7.00 1 inch to 1% inches. Small Bulb ... .50 5.00 37.50 No. 38 JACK LONDON. Light salmon ■with brilliant orange flame stripes; golden' yellow throat, with ruby striped center; flowers 5 inches in diameter, spikes 5 to 6 feet. B-xceptionally fine 1.00 10.00 1 inch to 1>^ inches. Small Bulb 50 5.00 75.00 37.50 No. 204 FRANK J. SYMMES. Salmon- rose pi.nk with red center, ruffled edges; iiowers 4 inches in diameter, spikes 5 to 6 feet high 1 inch to 1^-2 inches. Small Bulb.... .50 .25 5.0O 2.50 4O.00 20.00 GLADIOLI Diener's Hybrids Mixed The finest mixture ever put on the market. All shades of color and combination are contained in this mixture and the flowers grow to a very large size. Our previous mixtures have created a sensation everywhere, but this is something far superior. Many a gem w^ill be found among them. Doz. 100 1000 Large Bulbs S2.0O $75.00 $125.00 1 inch to l'/4 inch Bulbs 1.00 7.50 60.00 Small Bulbs -"JO 3.50 .30.00 PETUNIAS Diener's Ruffled Monsters, Single. Tlie most perfect and most beautiful Petunia in exist- ence and has taken the highest prizes wherever shown. .Seed in separate colors: Red. Pink. Variegated. White. Flesh Pink Frilled. Blue and Mixed. The Greatest Berry Novelty of Today The Cory Thornless Mammoth Blackberry. The largest Blackberry in existence, as free from thorns as a Grapevine. There is not any BLACKBERRY that brings such an amount of fruit as this. It is of the highest quality, almost seedless, never being known to fail to bear. Seed, per pkg. 50c plants 35e each, $4.50 per doz.. $30.00 per 100 plants. OUR C.4.TALOGUE. SHOWING NATURAL COLORED PLATES OF" PETINIAS AND GLADIOLI. AS WELL AS CULTUR,\L IJIRRCTIONS, FltEE ON UEOUKST. THE DIENER TOMATO (BLIGHT PROOF) The largest and most desirable Tomato ever created. Unexcelled for table use. for canning, for Tomato sauce, and for dehydration. Thirty-forty tons of ripe fruit of remarkably uniform size produced to the acre. The DIENER TOMATO PLANT is also blight-resisting. Thou- sands of acres of Tomatoes have been ruined in the last few years by blight, but this Tomato has been grown side by side with such varieties without being affected by blight. The fruit has reached a size of three pounds, but the average is one-pound fruit, unusually smooth. The flesh is more solid than of any other Tomato known, making this variety so valuable for dehydrating pur- poses. This Tomato is of a deep red color and very at- tractive to the eye. The DIENER TOMATO is specially useful in many localities for the fact that, after being properly started, it is practically drought-resisting. The DIENER TOMATO is an excellent shipping variety, ripe fruit having been successfully shipped from here to New York. Price of DIENER TOMATO Seed, 50c per package, Sl..->o per acre package. 520 The American Florist. Mar. 20, American Association of Nurserymen. J. Edward Moon, Morrisville, Pa., Presi- dent; Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mc, Vice- President; John Watson. 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. \V. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. Forty-Qfth annual convention will be held at the Congress Hotel, Chicaeo, June 23-25, 1920. Increased plantings of grape vines are urged by Illinois nurserymen to meet the grape sliortage resulting from prohibition. New York. — The F. W. Kelsey Nur- sery Co. will remove its offices to the Hudson Terminal building, 50 Church street. May 1. Attar of Roses. During the 12 years prior to the first Balltan war. that is. from 1900 to 1012, the manufacture of attar of roses in Bulgaria attained its highest develop- ment, according to Consul Graham H. Kemper at Sofia. During that period a large number of up-to-date factories equipped with modern steam stills were erected. The total area planted to roses increased to more than 2t),000 acres. Owing to the three wars in which Bulgaria has taken part since 1912, the industry of rose culture for the production of attar of roses has experienced a decided setback. It is estimated that the present acreage planted to roses is not more than 15,- 000. The average annual production of attar of roses during the period from l;XX> to 1912 was about 12G,800 ounces. The production fell to 8.1.000 ounces in 1917, 85,000 ounces iu 1918, and .52.000 ounces iu 1919, and it is predicted that the present year's yield will show a further decrease. During the war, owing to the fact that Bulgaria was cut off from the prin- cipal markets — New York, London, and Paris — the stocks of attar of roses re- maining unsold increased until they reached a total of about 275.000 ounces, about 40 per cent of which is said to havie been of inferior quality. About one-third of this total available stock was sent to the United States early in 1910 in part payment for flour im- ported from the United States; also some 17,000 ounces were shipped to the United States during the last quar- ter of the year. It is estimated that the present available stock in Bulgaria hardly exceeds 50,000 ounces, worth about $500,000. It is stated by one of the best-known producers that under existing condi- tions the production of attar of roses is not a paying industry. Owing to the high prices for other farm products, at least 5,000 acres of rose gardens have been abandoned and the land planted to more remimerative crops, especially tobacco. Centralization, by the forma- tion of a syndicate for the purpose of eliminating unnecessary expen.ses, is spoken of as the only course that will save the industry. STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good hardy climber. Send for onr Ust. EST GROVK FENNA. Wmtur, Vice-Prcs. The fiONARD & '"' "JONES CO. Robnl P;k, Pro. [*1 * Some Good Conifers Still in Fair Supply AT DUNDEE strong, thrifty, home-grown stock. Order now before the supply is exhausted. ABIES CONCOLOK (Colo.) Size (Concolor Mr) Inch 10 100 6-10 XX*. twice transplanted .. .$2.00 $14.00 10-12' XX. twice transplanted... 2. .50 20.00 12-18 XX, twice transplanted... 3.00 26.00 ABIES DOUGI.ASSI (Colo.) (DougliM Fir) 10-12 XX. twice transplanted... 2.25 17.50 12-18 XX, twice transplanted... 2.75 22.50 JUXIPERUS VIRGIXLAN.'V Xorthern Type (Red Cedar) 6-10 XX. twice transplanted... 1.75 10-12 XX. twice transplanted... 2.60 12-18 XX, twice transplanted... 2.75 24-36 XX. JCNIPERII.S SCHOTTI twice transplanted ... 17.50 6-10 .lUNlrERUS CANADEN'.SI.S Syn. J. ConimuniH Dupressa X. once transplanted l.'i.SO 20.00 23.00 16.50 PICEA CANADENSIS (Black Hill Spruce) 10-12 XX, tvv.Le iranspianted . . . 2.75 22.50 12-18 XX. twice transplanted... 3.25 28.50 PICEA EXCEI.SA (Norway Spruce) 8-10 X. once transplanted 7.00 10-12 XX. twice transplanted... 1.75 11.00 12-18 XX, twice transplanted... 2.00 15.00 PICE.A PCNGENS (Colorado Blue Spruce) 6-10 XX, twice transplanted. . . 2.76 22.50 10-12 XX, twice transplanted... 3.25 28.50 8.M PIXIS .Ml'GHO True Dwarf Type Size (Dwarf Mountain Pins) Inch 10 loe 8-10 XX. twice transplanted. . .$3.50 $22.50 10-12 XX. twice transplanted... 4.00 30.00 12-18 XX. twice transplanted... 4.50 36.00 PINCS AUSTRIACA (.Austrian Pine) G-10 XX. twice transplanted... 2.75 14.00 10-12 XX. twice transplanted... 3.S0 22.60 T.AXUS CANADENSIS (.American Yew) C-12 X, once transplanted TAXCS CCSPIDATA (Japanese A'ew) 10-12 XX. twice transplanted.. 12.60 THUY.A OCCIDENTALIS (American .Arbor Vitae) 8-10 X. once transplanted...'. ... 10-12 XX. twice transplanted... 1.75 12-18 XX. twice transplanted... 2.00 18-34 XX. twice transplanted... 2.50 THCY.A PYR.AMIDAI.IS (P.vramidal Arbor Vltae) 6- 8 X. fince transplanted .... ... 24-30 XX. twice transplanted .. .12.60 THCY.A COM PACTA (Conipacta .Arbor A'itae) 12-18 XX. twice transplanted... 6.00 6.00 10.00 12.00 16.00 11.00 50.00 THUYA DOl OI..ASSI Al'REA (DouKlas Golden Arbor Vitae) -12 XX. twice transjilanted . . . 5.50 46.00 ' Each X indicates one transjilantin^. Send for Complete Price List. THE D.HILL NURSERY CO.,Inc. Evergreen Specislists— Largest Growers In America Box 404, DUNDEE, ILLINOIS I« 1* THE NEW iDOliain HYBRID Hardy Privet IbolltUD Prirel, Natoral Habit (L. Ibota X OvaUIoUam) Now sent out for the first time. Inquire for further information. One-year fleld-grown plants. $5.00 each. Summer rooted, frame-grown, $3.00 each. Plants in storage for immediate shipment. Introducers of Box-Barberry, well rooted summer frame cuttings, $65.00 per lUUO. The Elm City Nursery Co., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc. NEW HAVEN, CONN. IboliniD Prhet. Whes Trinuned Ampelopsis Veitchii From 23.4^ inch pots, $8.00 per 100; |76.00 per 1000. JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, Newark, New York H ARRISONS' NURSERIE' Fruit Trees B added from Bearing Orchards. Peach, ap- ple, pear, plum, cherry, quince. | grape-vines, strawberry plants, ' raspberries, blackberries, ever- greens and shade trees. Catalog free. Harruoni' Nurieries, Box 39. Berlin* Md. Mention the American Florist token writing "FULL or LIFE" 3 bads and up GRAPE CUTTINGS Length. 9 to 11 inch; caliper. 316 to 6-16 inch; grade, No. 1— Qual ty. clean, sprayed, vigorous wood. How cut? By hrnid. by experts, who have spent years at the work. Price list free. CHARLES INASH Nnrsery, Three Rivers, Mich. J9:jo. The American Florist. 521 Dreer'^ Oa^nnaiis This season we harvested the finest and largest crop of Cannas that we have evergrown. KING HUMBERT And all the other good varieties you wliould have are Included in our lint and the roots are heavy and firm. PRICKS. The pricefi quoted are for dormant roots, wtiich can nsaally be supplied until about the first of April, after which pot plants wUl be sent nut and In which the advance In price will be as follown: All varletieH listed at $7.00 or leHS per 100 will be supplied in pot plants at ¥8.00 per 100 or $70.00 per 1000. and on varieties linted above $7.00 per 100 there will be no chan^'e In price between dormant roots and pot plants. ALL HAVE GUEEN I'OLIAGE UNLESS OTHKKWISK SPECIFIED. TWELVE SPECIZIL VARIETIES Carmine Beauty. Deep bright carmine flowers freely produced hiph above the heavy dark'green foliage which has a narrow red mar- gin 4^ ft.. 16 cts. each; $1.60 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100: $90.00 per 1000. Cheerfulness. No more appropriate name could be given to thla brilliant novelty. Its beautiful bright fire-red or deep orange flow- era appear early and continue without Interruption until frost. Add to the prevailing color a golden border and center with each petal flaked carmlne-crlmaon and you may form some conception of this fasclnRtlnp variety. 3^ ft. 10 cts. each; 85 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100: $60.00 per 1.000. City of Portland. A wonderful bright rony-plnk. much deeper In color than Mrs. Alfred Conard or Hungaria; a free-flowering, vigorniis ;;rowr. E. Ackerknecht. Carmine lake, suffused with deep carmine, bronze foliage; 4 ft Duke of Marlboro. An attractive deep brilliant crimson ; 4 ft Gaiety. Reddish -orange mottled with carmine and edged with yellow. The tongue is yeiiow and densely spotted with carmine; kVz ft Garam. Very large bright carmine-red flowers, freely produced; 8^ to 4 feet Gladiator. Deep yellow freely dotted with red, a popular bedder; Wz ft Goethe. Very attractive. Bright deep orange flowers of a very penetrating shade; kVn ft.. Goldbird, (Olseau d'Or.) This Is the yellow companion to Firebird ; the Immense soft canary-yellow flowers are of good substance; 4 % ft Golden Gate. Yellow and red; 4 ft Italia (Orchid Flowered). Bright orange-scarlet with broad golden-yellow border; 6 ft Klcff Humbert (Orchid Flowered). The most popular Canna. Great orange-scarlet flowers surmount the vigorous dark bronze foliage throughout the season ; 5 ft I.Afayette. In some respects resembles the vari- ety "Meteor" but the flowers are not quite as dark, stands more erect and the plant grows taller; 5 ft 1 I^ France. Deep carmlne-plnk ; 4 H ft 1 I^hnerk. A free grower. The color Is rose with lines and flhadlngs of scarlet carmine hues, a narrow golden border adds to Its beauty; 4 ft. Ix>ui8 Reverchon. A splendid bedder, large cochineal -red flowers: 4 % ft Maid of Orleans. Rich cream ground, mottled and shaded soft pink: 4 ft Mrs. Karl Kelsey. (Orchid Flowered). Orange- scarlet, suffused and striped with yellow; 5 ft. Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. A rich but soft crlmson- plnk, with very large flowers, a robust grower and free bloomer; 4 ft new vartet £. 100 60 %i 60 BO 3 60 00 ■J 00 60 3 80 00 7 00 75 6 00 50 3 60 60 S 60 50 3 60 50 3 50 60 3 60 85 6 00 85 6 00 60 4 00 ies. w hich we can offer In quantity at popular prices. 1000 «S0 00 so 00 60 00 30 00 60 00 40 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 60 00 30 00 60 76 3 60 SO 00 6 00 45 00 00 7 00 60 00 25 8 00 70 00 85 6 00 60 00 60 4 00 35 00 60 4 00 30 00 50 3 50 30 00 2 00 15 00 Doz, Olympic. Rich Oriental-red, shading lighter to the centre and dappled carmine. The Individ- ual florets and trusses are very large and of excellent form. B feet I Panama. The color and markings of this splen- did Canna are unusual; the rich orange-red face of the petals is bordered with a broad edpe of golden -yellow; 6 ft Philadelphia, Rich deep red; 4 ft Queen Charlotte. Rich pomegranate red bor- dered with golden-yellow; 3 ft Rosea Glgantea. Large flowers, borne in such abundance that the mass of color is amazing. A deep rich rose, almost a coral-carmine; 4 ft. 1 Salmon Queen. Rosy salmon-scarlet; blending to a rosy carmine towards the center, a very effective bedder; 5 ft Scharfensteln. The beautifully formed, large round florets are produced In compact but graceful trusses. The color Is a unique light red salmon with orange and carmine suf- fusions that forms a most attractive addition to the range of colors found In Cannas; 5 ft. Schopenhaner. A rich brilliant red with yellow throat. Very free ; 3 ft Souv. de F. Langle. Very distinct orange-red color, edged with gold; 4 '^ ft Huperb. Deep salmon, bronze foliage; 4% ft,.. The Gem. An entirely distinct spotted variety. The immense trusses of flowers are borne on upright branching stems well above the fo- liage, and are of deep cream or straw-yellow, spotted with deep carmine; 4 '.A ft Xlhlberg. Entirely distinct, of a soft rosy-car- mine; the throat of the flower Is of a creamy- yellow; and the edges of the petals are also pale yellow; 3 ft TenuB. Flowers of fair size, of a soft rosy pink with a pretty mottled border of creamy-yel- low; ZVz ft Wintzer's Colossal (Orchid Flowered ) . The largest flowered Canna. The florets often measure eight inches across and are of a bright scarlet; 5 ft William Bates. A splendid free flowering yel- low of good size; 5 ft 1 Wyoming (Orchid Flowered). Massive orange flowers which make a strong contrast with Us rich bronze foliage ; 6 ft Yellow King ITumbert (Orchid Flowered). A sport from King Humbert In which the foliage Is green and the flowers yellow with red spots. Very attractive 50 00 60 60 4 00 4 00 85 00 86 00 85 6 00 50 00 26 8 00 70 00 85 6 00 50 00 85 78 1 50 10 00 90 00 6 00 60 00 6 00 40 0« 6 00 4 00 40 00 35 00 4 00 36 0« 5 00 40 00 5 00 45 M 10 00 90 00 75 60 3 60 SO.OO 7B 6 00 46.60 HENRY A. DREER, 714-716 Chestnut St. The Above Prlcea Are Intended for the Trade Only. Pliiladelphia, Pa. BEGONIAS Mrs. M. A. Patten, fine bushy plants, well flowered. In 6-ln ^i ots. »l.00eaoh ; in5-in.pots. 57o each; from SH-in., J25.00 per 100; Booted CattlDKI. tS.OO per 100 Cn.lIg'V Nice plants. from 2!4-iu., OlllliaA 13,00 per 100. Cash. JOHN R. MITCHELL, Madison, N. J Hogewoning & Sons, Inc. Wholesale Bulb Growers and Importers 32 Broadway, New York 522 The American Florist. Mar. 20, Rooted Cuttings .■UTERNANTFTEKA. red and yellow, per 1.000 $ 8.00 BKILLIANTISSLMA, per 1.000 10.00 CALENDULA, Orange King. 2-in.. per 100 2.50 CUPirE.4, Ageratuin. Guernsey and Blue Star, per 100 90 GENISTA. VTNCA VAR 1.60 DAISIES, Mrs. Sanders, Boston Tel- low. 2-in 04 Single White. 2-in 03 DAISY, R. C, Single White. Boston yellow, per 100 1.50 SANDERS, R. C. per 100 2.00 DUSTT MILLER, Gymnoearpa, 2-in.. per 100 3.00 SMILAX and PRIMULA. Malacoides. 2-in 3.00 GERMAN rVY, R. C. per 100 1.60 SALVIA, R. C. Splendens and Bonfire, per 100 1.25 SALVIA, America, per 100 1.75 PETUNIA. Dbl. R. C. per 100 2.00 FUCHSIAS. R. C. 6 kinds, per 100.. 1.60 GERANIUMS. Rose and Salleroi. 2-in.. per 100 3.00 Cash. BYER BROS., CHAMBERSBURG. ;iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiirriiiiiriiiiiitiittiiiir)iiiiiiiitiiiiiriiiiiiMitiii(iiiiriiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiii I Collected StockTorLiningOuti = Taken with good Bbrous roots with good = = ordinary 3are. 00 per cent, will live. i I THUYA occidentalis (Arbor Vita?). i E 10 to 16 in.. $10.00 per 1000. = i TSUGA Canadensis (Hemlock). 10 = = to 16 in.. $20.00 per 1000. i = BALSAM Fir, 6-12 in.. $10 per 1000. E i BETULA nopniifolia (Oldfleld Birch). = I 10 to 18 in.. $6.00 per 1000. = = BETULA popnlifolia. 2 to 3 ft., = = $10.00 per 1000. = = CANOE BERCH, 2 to 3 ft.. $20.00 = 5 per 1000. = = SIIG.*R MAPLE, 2-3 ft., $20.00 per = I 1000. 1 E Also Hardy Ferns and Wild Flowers = I CYRUS PRINGLE HORSFORD = Charlotte - - . VERMONT \ ~.niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii)iniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiir A. F. LONGREN 4249 W. Monroe Street CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Mention the American Florist when writing Geraniums standard Sorts, la- beled, from 2-in. pots, $35.00 per 1000. SmilfiY Kxtra strong; will make quick strings, '""■"■*■ From 3-in. pots. SS..^ per 100. GREVILLEA KOBUSTA, From 2-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Mention the American Florist when writing Whelesale Grower. ALLEGANY. N. Y. CARNATIONS F. Dorner & Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing If you are interested In POINSETTIAS and four and five Inch BOSTON FERNS for Immediate delivery, write GEO. A. KUHL, ^"^KaT" MichelPs Flower Seeds ASPARAGUS PLXJMOSUS NANUS SEED GREENHOUSE GROWN 1000 seeds $8.60 1 10.000 seeds $30.00 6000 seeds 16.26 1 26.000 seeds 68.76 LATHHOUSE GROWN SEEDS 1000 seeds $2.00 I 10.000 seeds $lg.SO SOtiO seeds ».76 I 25,000 seeds 43.75 Special Prices on larger quantities. LOBELLA Tr. pkt. Oz. Crystal Palace Compacta, dwarf blue $0.30 $2.00 Barnard's Perpetual (Trailing) 30 1.75 Crystal Palace Speciosa (Trailing) 2© .75 Sapphire (Trailing), deep blue 40 CALENDULA Tr. pkt. Oz. Michell's Special Forcing. Orange yellow $0.35 $0.TO CANDYTUFT Micliell's Giant WUte 15 .60 14 lb., $1,60; lb., $4,00 CENTUREA Per 1000 seeds Oz. Cnndidissinia $0.40 $2,00 Gymnoearpa 15 .50 DRACAENA Indivisa hi ib. Tr. pkt. Oz. $1.00. $0.15 $0,30 PETUNIA % tr. pkt. Tr. pkt. Grandiflora, fringed $0.30 $0.50 Ruffled Giants 30 .50 California Giants 30 .60 Monstrosus (MlcheU's) 60 1.00 Also all other Seasonable Seeds, List Bulbs, if you SALVI.A Tr. pkt. Oz. America or Globe of Fire. $0.50 $4.00 Bonfire 40 2.50 Zuricil 50 4.00 Splendens 25 1.50 VERBENAS Mammoth Fancy Blae 30 1JJ6 Mammotlx Fancy Pink 30 1,25 Mamniotii Fancy Scarlet... .30 1.26 Maniniotli Fancy White 30 1.25 Mammotii Fancy Mixed 30 1.00 VINCA Alba 15 .76 Alba Pura ■ .15 .75 Rosea 15 .75 Mixed 15 .60 and Supplies. Send for Wholesale Price haven't a copy. HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 518 Market Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when ujritino When Buying HOLLAND BULBS for next season BUY THE BEST. Order from Segers Brothers, Ltd.. ^mS^s Lisse, Holland WRITE OUR Mr. A. Schravendeel, 116 Broad St., New York, for prices. CANN AS, Standard Varieties Spires Van Houtteii, Field- Srown Daisies, Pinit Ptiysostegia, Zepliyrantties (Alba). ASK FOR PRICES. DRAIME BROTHERS, Citronelle, Ala- 1920. The American Florist. 523 Ready Reference Section. 12 CENTS, NET, PER LINE. AI/TERNANTHERAS. Alterniinthcras, red and yellow, 2 '/a -inch pots. $6.00 per 100. Cash with order. MUNCIK riiOGRKSSIVE FLORAL CO., Muncie, Ind. AliTSSUM. Alysaum, Double Giant. 2-inch, J2.00 per 100. Klmer RawUngs. Allegany. N. Y. Alyssum. Double Giant. 2-ln., $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1,000. Byer Bros., Cham- bersburg. Pa. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI. Ampelopsis Veltchli. 2Vi-ln., $8 per 100, $76 per 1,000. Jackson & Perkins Co., New- ark. New York. CANNAS. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus Sprengerl, 2 ^ -in., $4 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. BEGONIAS. Begonias. Single tuberous rooted, sepa- rate colors; $15.00 per 100. A. Henderson & Co,, 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. BUIiBS. Dutch Bulbs. Single and double tulips, hyacinths. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement on front cover page of this is- sue. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 668-570 Washing- ton St.. BufCalo, N. Y. Bulbs. T. R. Begonia. Single mixed and In separate colors. For prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Mc- Hutchlson & Co., 95 Chambers St., New York, Bulbs. Single and double hyacinths. Darwin and single tulips. For prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this is- sue. J. M. Thorburn & Co.. 53 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs. Tulips and Llllum Giganteum. For sizes and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. S. S. Skidel- sky & Co., 50 Park Place. New York. CAIjADTUMS. Caladlums. With sound center shoots. For sizes and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. CAIjENDUIiAS. Calendula Orange King. 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Byer Bros.. Chambersburg. Pa. Cannas. Good strong divisions. Per 100 King Humbert $6.00 Crimson Bedder 4.00 THE REBSER PLANT COMPANY Springneld, Ohio. Cannas. Large flowering in the "better" varieties. Fine 2 to 3 eye, plump, dormant roots, true to name. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Cannas. Stored in our special moist cel- lars; not dried and stunted, but all first- class stock. For list of varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vauglian's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, Cannas. Select 2 to 3 eyes. The very finest stock. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this is- sue. American Bulb Co., 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. CAKNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Fine Healthy Stock. Grown Right! Packed Right: Priced Right! Sure to Please You. Ready Now. White: 100 1000 Matchless $4.60 $40.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00 White Wonder 6.00 46.00 Pink: Pink Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Miss Theo 6.00 46.00 Enchantress Supreme 6.60 60.00 Rose Pink Enchantress ... 4.60 40.00 Ward BOO 60.00 Alice 6.00 46.00 Roper 4.60 40.00 Rosette 6.00 46.00 Red: Aviator 4.60 40.00 Thenanthos 4.60 40.00 Herald 6.00 46.00 Merry Christmas 6.00 46.00 Buy the Best! It Pays! Order Promptly Big Demand M. C. GUNTERBERG. Wholesale Florist 169 N. State St. Chicago. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS 100 1.000 Matchless $4.60 $40.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Enchantress 4.60 40.00 WIETOR BROS., L. D. Phone: Randolph 2081. 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago. CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Large supply of fine, well-rooted, healthy and strong carnation cuttings in the follow- ing varieties, ready for immediate delivery: 100 1,000 Rose Pink Enchantress $4.60 $40.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Pink Enchantress 4.60 40.00 C W. Ward 4.60 40.00 Aviator 4.60 40.00 Thenanthos 4.60 40.00 PETER REINBERG. Wholesale Florist 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago NOW RE.A.DY ROOTED CUTTINGS. FIRST CLASS STOCK Per 100 Per 1000 C. W. Ward $5.00 $45.00 Belle Washburn 4.60 40.00 Crystal 'White 4.60 40.00 Merry Christmas 4.50 40.00 Cottage Maid 4.60 40.00 Aviator 4.60 40.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Matchless 4.00 35.00 Miss Theo 4.00 35.00 J. A. BUDLONG. 184 North 'Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Carnations. Rooted Cuttings. Good healthy stock. Herald. Aviator, Pink Enchantress. Matchless. $6.00 per IBO. $40.00 per 1,000. Peerless Pink. WInsor. $4.00 per 100. $36.00 per 1.000. Herald. Peerless Pink, WInsor. out of soli, $5.00 per 100. $40.00 per 1.000. White Enchantress and Enchantress Su- preme, $6.00 per 100. $45.00 per 1000. Cash with order. JAMES PSENICKA & SON. Gross Point. 111. SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS' AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Mall. EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO.. 4013 Milwaukee Ave.. Chicago. 800 strong rooted cuttings. CARNATION WINSOR $40.00 per 1000 E F. WINTERSON CO.. 16C N. Wabash Ave. Chicago. Rooted Pink Enchantress carnation cut- tings $4.60 per 100: $40.00 per 1.000. JOHN RINDFLEISCH, Belolt. Wis. Carnations. Write for price list of latest varieties. F. Dorner & Sons Co.. Lafayette. Ind. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. VERY STRONG CUTTINGS Well rooted — None better. READY NOW Razer .. $3.60 per 100 leuow Razer .. 3.60 per 100 Marigold 3.50 per 100 Buckbee 3.60 per 100 Nagova 3.60 per 100 Dr. Bnguehard. . 3.50 per 100 ~ A. Seldewitz.3.50 per 100 White Yellow B Golden Queen .. 3.50 per 100 THE BEST POMPONS. $30.00 per 1000 30.00 per 1000 30.00 per 1000 30.00 per 1000 30.00 per 1000 30.00 per 1000 30.00 per 1000 30.00 per 1000 Golden Wedding.$3.00 per 100 Yellow Baby .. 3.00 per 100 Mrs.Bucklngham 3.00 per 100 Mrs. Godfrey .. 3.00 per 100 Golden Climax. 3.00 per 100. _ Order Yours Today. PETER REINBERG. 30 E. Randolph St.. Chicago $25.00 per 1000 25.00 per 1000 26.00 per 1000 25.00 per 1000 26.00 per 1000 If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 524 The American Florist. Mar. 20, CHRYSANTHEMUMS. •■NEW POMPON ANNABEL" A sport from Mrs. E. D. Godfrey; is a sturdier grower witli exceptionaily good fo- iiage. Has long stiff stems, well branched, with an unusual number of flowers about 3V. -in. across. Excellent keeper. In bench, or cut. Color, a beautiful cerise, tending toward lavender. Flowers of anemone type, with several rows of petals, and yellow cen- ter. Season of blooming, Thanksgivmg to Christmas. Past season. I cut the first on Dec. 2nd and the last Jan. 10th. It is far better than parent, or any other Pompon and will bring more money. Sold under agreement that you permit no other person to obtain stock until 1922. Prices. 2^4 -in. pots $3.00 per dozen; $20.00 per hundred. Rooted cuttings. $16.00 per 100. Sold out to about May 16. After that will have about 6.000 a week. Can be benched as late as Aug. 16 for good crop. GRAND VIEW GREENHOUSES, Hopkins. Minn. Chrysanthemum Hamburg Late Pink, Rooted cuttings. $16 per 100. $160 per 1000: 2-ln. pots. $18 per 100, $160 per 1000. Wm. P. Kasting Co., 668-570 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Chrysanthemum novelties for 1920. Pre- liminary list free. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian. Mich. COIiECS. Coleus, R. C, $1.60 per 100. Byer Bros.. Chambersburg, Pa. FICUS. CONIFERS Conifers, Strong, thrifty, home-grown stock. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Inc., Box 404, Dundee, ni. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen. Strong, 2V4-lnch for early March delivery, $10.00 per 100. M'^cd: white; white with red eye. Note: — We do not guarantee these varieties absolutely true to color, but the above varieties will pre- dominate. All very choice strains. J. E. MATTHEWSON. Sheboygan. Wis. CYCLAME-N — Strong, transplanted seed- lings for January and February delivery: all leading varieties. $6.60 per 100; $60.00 per 1.000. PETER PEARSON. 6732 Gun- nison St., Chicago. DRACAENAS. Dracaenas. Massangeana. 7-ln.. $2.60. 6- In., $1.76 each; Fragrans, 6-ln., $1.60 each; Termlnalls, 4-ln., doz., $6. 100, $46.00. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. PERNS. SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS' AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Mall. EVERETTB R. PEACOCK CO., 4013 Milwaukee ■ Ave.. Chicago Perns. Pot grown; shipped without pots. Boston and Scottll. 4-in.. $3.00 per doz.: $20.00 per 100. 5-ln., $4.80 per doz.; $36.00 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co.. White Mapsh. Md. Ferns. Victory. A new and valuable variety of Nephrolepls. For sizes and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this Issue. F. R. Plerson, Tarrytown, N. Y. Boston ferns out of the bench ready for 6 and 8-lnch pots. Come and see the stock and for prices. J. H. FIESSER, North Bergen, N. J. Ferns. Boston, 4 and B-ln,, for Immediate delivery. Write for prices. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. Hardy ferns. Illustrated descriptive list mailed. Ludwlg Mosbaek, Ferndale. Askov. Minn. Ficus Elastica. Fine perfect plants. 5-in., each 76c, doz. $8; 6-in., each $1.00, doz., $10, Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. Rooted cuttings. S. A. Nutt and Buchner, $20 per 1,000; Ricard and Poitevine. $26 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. GLADIOLI. GLADIOLI Reports from all over the world state that DIENER'S new Gladioli are the larg- est, finest and most wonderful ever pro- duced. Our new catalog showing eight of our new varieties in natural, colored plates will be sent free on request. RICHARD DIENER COMPANY Kentfleld. California Gladiolus bulbs. First-class stock from our Michigan farms. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. Surplus Stocks. The new plant quaran- tine gives greatly in- creased value to many kinds of surplus stock heretofore considered of little account, espec- ially bulbs and plants. You can quickly turn such surpluses into cash by advertising here. Gladioli. For varieties and prices see dis- play advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Richard Diener Co., Inc., Kentfleld, Calif. GRAPE CUTTINGS. Grape Cuttings. Campbell's Early, 10* for 85c; Concord. 100 for 40c; Mooer's Early. 100 for 60c; Niagara. 100 for 76c: Worden. 100 for 65c. Discounts in large lots. 1000 lots 20%; 10,000 30%. Cash with order brings them promptly. CHARLES NASH, Nurseryman, Three Rivers, Mich. LrtlES Easter lilies. For prices see display ad- vertisement elsewhere In this Issue. Pohl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. LILY OF THE VAIiliEY. Lily of the Valley. Best Holland Pips. $26; Bruns' Special Early Forcing, $35: Bruns' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand, $46 per 1000. H. N. Bruns, 3040 W. Madi- son Bt., Chicago. LILY OF THE VAMiEY. Lily of the Valley pips. Finest quality; ready for Immediate delivery. Van Meeuwra & Tagelaar, 1133 Broadway, New York. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO.. orchid growers and raisers, Southgate. London, England. Cat- tleyas, Lallio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi-established. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit, N. J. PALMS. Palms, high class, and novelties In deco* rative plants. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th Sts.. Philadelphia, Pa. PETUNIAS. PETUNIAS Dlener's Ruffled Monsters, single, largest and finest In existence. Quickest and surest money-makers of the day; sell at sight. Seed in separate colors, red. pink, white, purple, flesh pink, frilled, variegated and mixed colors. 60c per trade package. Our new catalog with natural colored plates free on request. RICHARD DIENER COMPANY. Kentfleld, California. Petunias, double in best varieties, $5.00 per 100. Cash with order. MUNCIE PRO- GRESSIVE FLORAL CO., Muncie, Ind. PRIMULAS. Primula Obconicas, Rosea, Apple Blossom, Kermesina. Good, strong stock from 2 'A -in. pots at $6.00 per 100: $66.00 per 1000. J. H. FIESSER. North Bergen. N. J. PRIVET. Privet. Box-Barberry, well rooted sum- mer frame cuttings, $66.00 per 1000. The Elm City Nursery Co., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc.. New Haven, Conn. ROSES. 50.000 GRAFTED ROSE PREMIER Here Is your only opportunity to buy CHOICE GRAFTED PREMIER PLANTS $36.00 per 100 $360.00 per 1000 Can make delivery at rate of 5000 weekly beginning at once. Absolutely healthy A No. 1 stock. Place your order at once for immediate or deferred shipment. WEISS & MEYER CO.. MAYWOOD, ILLINOIS. ROSE PLANTS Rose plants, last fall propagation. Dor- mant all winter. Now in 3-lnch pots. Ready in about three weeks. Fine stock. Best in market. ^^^ j ,,, Richmond $10.00 »9»'JJ .Sunburst 11.00 100.00 Klllarney Brilliant 11.00 I'S'SX Pink Klllarney 10.00 90.00 Pink Ophelia 10.00 WIETOR BROS.. „,^, __ 30 E. Randolph St. „»., ^'''"'"■' L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 If You Do Not Find Wliat You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds Aiiout It 1920. The American Florist. 525 ROSE STOCK Routod CuttlnRH 2^4 -Inch Plants Por 100 Per 1000 Pt-r 100 IVrlOOO Ruaaell J16.00 J130.00 Ophelia t 8.00 170.00 10.00 ilO.OO SunburHt .. 8.00 70.00 10.00 90.00 While Klllur- ney 8.00 70.00 10.00 90.00 Bench Plants Ophelia ....S12.00 per 100; ilOO.OO per IDOO Pink Killar- ney 10.00 per 100: 90.00 per 1000 Good Stock — Ready Now No ordora accppted for Icsa than a hun- dred of each variety. QEOROE REINBERO. 163 North Wabaah Ave.. Chleaico. ROSES. ROSES READY POR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT COLUMBIA. 2V4-ln. own root. $16 per 100; J126 per 1,000. CHARLES H. TOTTY COMPANY. Madison, New Jersey SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS' AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Mall. EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO., 4013 Milwaukee Ave.. Chicago Roses. New (or 1920. Fllerlm, Crusader and Mrs. John Cook. For further particu- lars write. A. N, Plerson. Inc., Cromwell. Conn. ' List of 2Vt and 4-in. Roses ready, on re- quest. Leedle Co., Expert Rose Growers, Sprlngneld, O. SEEDS. SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS' AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to MalL EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO.. 4013 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. .Seeds. Fine flower, for immediate ship- ment, at seasons's lowest prices. i-'or va- rieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Amei-ican Seed & •Seedtape Co., 366 Ogden St., Newark, N. J. Seed. Primula Obconlca Glgantea Rosea. Dwarf habit, light and dark shades of pink. Select strain; fresh seeds. Packet of 1600 seeds. tl.60. Cash. Ernest Oecbslln, River Forest, 111. Seeds. Specialists In variety. Onion, car- rot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. McGill & Co.. wholesale seed growers. San Francisco, Calif. Seeds. Pedigree and selected stocks of rutabaga, turnip, cabbage. Savoy cabbage, beet and mangel; flower seeds. Write for special prices, Kelway & Son, Langport, Eng. Seeds. Mlcheil'B Flower. For varieties and prices see display advertisement else- where In this Issue. Henry F. Michell Co., 618 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon, squash and pump- kin 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, Swedesboro. N. J. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, muskmelon, squash and pumpkin; sweet, flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley. Neb, Seeds. Specialties; Cabbage, carrot, Dutch cornsalad. beans, peas, radish, scors- slnera, etc. Write for offers. SPRUIJT & CO., Utrecht, Holland . Seeds. .Sweet, flint and dent corn, cu- cumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co.. Fremont, Neb. SE}EDS. Seeds, specialists: Pepper, eggplant, to- mato, vino seed and Held corn. George R. Pedrick .t Son. contract seed growers. Pedrlcktown. N. J, Seed. Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon applica- tion. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82 Dey St.. New York, Seeds. Salvia Splendens or Clara Bedman, Salvia Bonfire, 1 lb., $30; 6 lbs. and over, $26 per lb. D. Landreth Seed Co., Bristol. Pa. Seeds. Growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.. Mllford, Conn. Seeds. Peas, beans, corn and vegetable of all kinds In quantity and of highest quality. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y. Seeds, Aster. For description, varieties and prices see display advertisement else- where In this Issue. W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa. LETTERS ANSWERING Seeds. Growers of selected stocks of on- '^°'o'",'.""' ""^'"'^h, carrot, sweet peas, etc C. C. Morse & Co., San Francisco. Calif. Seeds. Specialties : Lettuce, onion, sweet peas, aster^ cosmos, mignonette, verbena In variety. Waldo Ro hnert, Gllroy, Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every de- fxT'''?!i'°i'- '■"'"' ^- ""'• Barnard Co., 231-236 W. Madison Street, Chicago. Seeds. Specialties: Beets, mangoes, car- rots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. Godineau, Angers, France Seed. Flower and Garden seeds. Sweet pea and nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif. , Seeds. Garden, of all kinds. Write for catalogue. Everette R. Peacock Co., 4013 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia. Pa. Seeds. Wholesale fleld and garden seeds. J. Bolgiano & Son, Light, Pratt and EUlcott Sta., Baltimore, Md. , SEEDS. Seels. Tomato, grown for the wholesale seed trade. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Fish Seed Co., Carpinteria, Calif. (Seeds. Aster; all high grade. For va- rieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seed. For the wholesale trade only. Braslan Seed Growers' Co.. San Jose. Calif. Seed. Flower, vegetable and farm. Whole- sale only. Kelway, Langport, England. Garden Seeds. All varieties. I. N. Simon & Son. 438 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Seeds which succeed. Get quotations from Landreth, Bristol, Pa. SMUiAX. Smilax. Extra good, strong, well rooted plants. 2-in., $2.60 per 100. Elmer Rawl- ings, Allegany. N. Y. X'EGETABLE PLANTS. SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS' AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Mali. EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO. 4013 Milwaukee Ave. Chicago. Seed sweet potatoes. Yellow Nansemond Up Rivers and Big Stem Jerseys in heavy packed, full bushel hampers, $2.00 per ham- per. Booking orders for plants. Send for price list. H. AUSTIN, Felton, Del Grand Rapids Lettuce, tronsplanted, $2 60 per 1000, to close out. ODOR GREEN- HOUSE.S, lola, Kans. MISCEIiliANEOUS. Seed packets for 1920. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogue, return and coin envelopes The Brown Bag Pilling Machine Co., Fitch- burg, Mass. The Clipper lawn mower will drive out dandelion, buck plantain and crab grass in one season. Write for prices. Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon, 111. Hanging backets, plain wire. 10-in., $1.76; 12-ln., $2.26; 14-In., $3.00; 16-In., $4.60. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 264-66 Ran- dolph St., Detroit, Mich. Meyer's Green Florists' Thread Is the best for all florists' purposes. Write for prices. John C. Meyer Florist Thread Works, Lowell, Mass. 1920 Catalogue. 48 pages for florists. Free on request. The John Henry Co., Lansing. Mich. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a century. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Box 404, Dundee, 111. Blooming and decorative plants of every description. Wm. K. Harris, 66th and Springfield Ave., W. Philadelphia, Pa. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Cata- logues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. 1,000 letterheads and 1.000 envelopes, $7.00. Good stock. Cash, please. Gorham Printery, Inc., 642 S. Dearbonn St., Chicago. Tobacco stems, $1.50 per 100 lbs. Special price on five bales or more. SCHENCK CHi.\R CO.. llaroa. 111. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Adout If. 526 The American Florist. Mar. 20, MISCELLANEOUS. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House 523 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for catalogue. Raedlein Basket Co.. 712 Mil- waukee Ave., Chicago. Lindley paper boxes for flowers. Write for sizes and prices. Lindley Flower Box Co., Marion, Ind. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. l.OOO, 90c. postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Giblin & Co., Utlca. N. T. 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, $2.60; 60,000, $11.00. W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Bauer Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia, Pa. , CARNATION STAPLES. Carnation staples, 36c per 1,000, 3,000 for $1. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 MaJn St., Springfield, Mass, Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 1.000 for 36c; 3,000 tor $1. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. CHARCOAL. Prepared Charcoal. $4.00 per 100 lbs., 15o for containers, prepaid. PETER PEARSON. 6732 Gunnison St., Chicago. FERTILIZERS For results use "Master Brand" prepared concentrated manures. Are perfectly adapted for both outside and inside growing condi- tions. The Proto-Feed and Guano Co., 4121 S. LaSalle St., Chicago. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON. Stratford, London, England. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co., 809 Exchange Ave., U. S. Yards, Chicago. Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Florists' supplies; baskets, chiffons and novelties. Write or wire your orders. Will ship same day order is received. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. , Everything the best In florists' supplies. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St., Phila- delphia. Everything in florist supplies and staples. The McCallum Co., 137 Seventh St., Pitts- burgh, Pa, Florists' supplies or all kinds. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 26th 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 roof ma- terial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request John C. Moninger Co., 908 Blackhawk St., Chi- cago. Greenhouses, Superior in construction, dur- able and inexpensive. Write for estimates. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 3100 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Write us for an estimate and sketch on your proposed greenhouse. Ickes-Braum Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, floor- ing, white cedar posts, etc., everything in lumber. Adam Schlllo Lumber Co., 1660 Kingsbury St., Chicago. Greenhouse glass, plants and putty. It will pay you to get our estimates. The Dwelle-Kaiser Co., 251 Elm St., Buffalo, N. Y. Greenhouse construction. Write for plans and estimates. American Greenhouse Co., Masonic Temple, Chicago. INSECTICIDES. Aphine. $1 per qt. ; $2.50 per gal. Fun- glne. $1 per qt. ; $3.60 per gal. Vermlne, $1 per qt.; $3 per gal. Aphine Manufactur- ing Co., Madison, N. J. LABELS. WOOD LABELS for nurserymen and florists. The Benjamin Chase Co., Derry Village, N. H. POTS AND PANS. Nebraska red pots. Made of high grade material by skilled workmen in a modern plant. Write for prices. Kahler Pottery Co., I.,ouisvilIe, Neb. Red pots, hanging baskets, lawn vases, jardinieres and specialties. Write for cata- logue and prices. Florist Specialty Co., Idaville. Ind. Florists' red pota, all sizes: moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., South Zanesville, O. Red Pots. Before buying, write for prices. George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Hern- don St., Chicago. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H. Hews & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. For Sale — 4-inch flower pots, standard. now $15.60 per 1000. ERIC BUCHHOLZ, Muncie. Ind. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Allen. J. K., New York. Amllng Co.. E. C, Chicago. Angermueller Co.. Geo. H., St. Louis, Mo. Bassett * Washburn. Chicago. Berger Bros.. Philadelphia, Pa. Berning, H. G., St. Louis. Mo. , Brenner, Edward, New York. Budlong Co., .T. A., Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers* Assn.. Chicago. Coan. J. J., Inc., New York. Erne & Company, Chicago. Fenrlch, Joseph H., New York. Foerster Co., Joseph, Chicago. Ford, M. C, New York. Ford, William P., New York. Froment. H. E.. New York. Futterman Bros., New York. Goldstein. I., New York. Hart. George B., Rochester, N. Y. Henshaw Floral Co. Inc.. New York. Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Kasting Co., W. F., Buffalo, N. Y. Kennlcott Bros. Co., Chicago. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS- Kervan Co., The, New York. Kessler, Wm. A., New York. Kruchten, John, Chicago. Kuhl. Geo. A.. Pekin. 111. Mackle, William, New York. McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. MeconI, Paul, New York. Millang. Joseph A., New York. Miller & Musser. Chicago. Neidinger Co., Jos. G., Philadelphia, Pa. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Niessen Co., The Leo., Philadelphia, Pa. Pierson, .4. N., Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. Pollworth Co., C. C. Milwaukee. Wis. Polykranas, Geo. J., New York. Pyfer & Co., A. T., Chicago. Randall Co.. A. L., Chicago. Reld, Edward, Philadelphia, Pa. Reinberg, George, Chicago. Reinberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. Riedel & Williams, New York. Rusch & Co., Gust., Milwaukee, Wis. Sheridan, W. F., New York. Siebrecht, Geo. C, New York. Long Island Floral Co., Brooklyn. N. Y. Tonner, O. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co., Chas. H., Madison, N. J. Traendly & Schenck, New York. Traveling Wholesale Florist. Inc., New York. United Cut Flower Co., New York. Vaughan, A. L. & Co., Chicago. Weiland & Risch Co., Chicago. , Wietor Bros.. Chicago. Wittbold, Geo. Co., Chicago. Young & Co., A. L., New York. Young & Co., John, New York. New Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture I Six Splendid Volumes Price, $6.00 Per Volnme Carriage paid to any part of the United States American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGq If You Do Not Find What You Mi in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Aiiout it. i' find quick disposi- tions at 35 cents per flower. Sold by the Seedsmen Hammond's Thrip Juice No. 2 REGISTERED A Contact Insecticide, Useful and Reliable, Used for 30 Years in Green- houses, and on Plants, Grape Vines, Trees and Shrubs Some common Sucking Insects, magnified. HAMMOND'S PAINT & SLUG SHOT WORKS, Beacon, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing The Hamlin Flower Sliop. iu the the- ater district on Boylston street, has been doing a good business with a brisk call for violets and orchids. The Houghton & Gorney Co. have been attracting attention with some very nice window displays of spring flowers, roses and orchids. A. Leuthy, Inc., are supplying a fine lot of Easter lilies and prirtxroses. Henry R. Comley reports a very busy week with funeral work. Kidder Bros, are making a feature of fine freesia and violets. Visitor : J. P. McCarthy, Philadel- phia, Pa. S. K. G. 528 The American Florist. Mar. 20, jniUMniniiiriniiiintitriirntiiiiiiriiriiiMiiiiMirnHiiMriiiiiiMriirinrniiiiHtiuiiiMiMiiMiiiiiniiiiiiMiiiiiMiniiiNiMiniMiMitiiNiiniiiiiiiMiiiitiiiuMniniiirMriuniMri)^ lA Perfect Gutter | Have you been annoyed by leaking wood I gutters or by sweating, dripping and rust- | ing metal gutters? Try our patent | LEAK-PROOF Cypress gutter and your annoyances will be a thing of the past I ICKES-BRAUN MILL COMPANY I 2340 Wabansia Avenue, Greenhouse Material CHICAGO Greenhouse Hardware 'llllllllllllllllllllllirillllllllltllllllMllllllllllhJtIHIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIllllMIIIIIIIII lilt iilllluilllllinillllimilllilllMllillllillllllllllllilMlllllllllllllillltiillll Ill iinti.t iiiiiiiiiirinii Mention the American Florist ivheti writina iiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiitiinijiiiiiiiiiiii Demonstration Farms In New Brunswick. The federal department of agricul- ture is about to take up farm-extension work on a rather extensive scale, ac- cording to Consul B. M. Rasmusen at Moncton in Commerce Reports. Dem- onstration farms, 12 in number, are to be established in different parts of the province, one of these to be located near the city of Moncton. The plan is under the direction of the Dominion govern- ment, and it is the intention to increase the number of demonstration farms from year to year. Although agricul- ture is the leading industry in the prov- ince of New Brunswick, it may be said to be in its infancy, as the area under cultivation is but a small per cent of the tillable land. The official announce- ment states that the farms upon which the demonstration areas will be selected will be along roadsides where they can be seen by people passing. Good seed will be provided in order that the farm- ers of all parts of the country may have an opportunity of seeing the value of good seed and proper methods of culti- v.ating. The crops which are raised on ■ these farms will vary and will be in keet)ing with the kind of produce which is raised in the respective districts. A man will be selected to take charge of the work in the province, and the farms upon which the demonstration areas will be placed will be selected by the representatives of the federal depart- ment of agriculture, upon the recom- mendation of the officials of the provin- cial department. Manure on Garden Lands. American gardeurrs could well af- ford to learn a lesson from the French growers regarding the use of manure on their land, according to the United States department of agriculture. In some cases where French gardeners .are working on rented land, a clause in the lease provides that should the gar- dener be required to vacate the land, he is permitted to remove the top soil to a specified depth. It, is customary to apply anywhere from four to eight inches of manure a year on French gardens. This is composted and mixed with the soil and in the course of a few weeks becomes a part of the soil itself. It is needless to state that some enormous crops are grown on this land. While it would not be possible for American gardeners tn secure sufficient quantities of manure to apply it at the rate that is used by the French gar- .•MIIIIMIIIItllllltllTlllllllltlltll1lltllIlltlltlllllllllll1lllll1lllll1lltllllltlllllMIIIIIIIIIII>.: i SHEEP GUANO I I ARTIFICIALLY dried and | I pulverized &heep Manure | I This material by large users | 1 considered by far the best on i I the market. This is NOT I I STOCK YARDS MANURE, i I with which the market has | I been flooded, but our material | I comes from well protected I I sheds. Our Sheep Guano is I I decomposed and free from | I foreign and foul matter. i I Owing to commodity rate just | I granted us, we can offer this | I fine material on the market in i I bulk or sacked. In writing | I for quotations and samples | s s^K ffir — I "PIONEER BRAND" \ I Montana Fertilizer Co. I I Rialto Building BUTTE. MONTANA I riiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiilliiiiiiiiiiilfiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillliiillliiiiiiii* Mention the Avierican Florist ivhen writing deners, yet an effort should be made to secure as much of this material as pos- sible and put it directly upon the land where intensive crops are to be .grown. The plan of having a compost heap in one corner of the gardeu where every- thing in the nature of manure can be piled and composted together is a good one. Into this pile should go all weeds that do not bear objectionable seeds, pieces of sod. clippings from the lawn, leaves and manure. By turning the pile at intervals, a rich, mellow mate- rial is produced which is suitable for top dressing tlie garden soil. Owing to the limited quantity of manure available at present, its use should be restricted to those crops that make a quick growth and require plenty of fertility in the soil. BuTTAXO, N. Y. — W. A. Adams of this city, secretary of the New York State Federation of Horticultural Socie- ties and Floral Clubs, is a member of the conference which is endeavoring to secure the appropriation of S.'KKXOOO for a suitable horticultural building at the state fair grounds. Horticultural Advertiser This Is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; It is also taken by over 1,000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscriptions, to cover postage, $1.00. As the H. A. Is a purely TRADE me- dium applicants should, with the sub- scription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF «H. A." LOAVDHAM. NOTTS, ENGLAND. Mention the American Florist when writing WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN GREENHOUSE GLASS Free From Babbles— Uniforai in Thicbess. PAINTS and PUTTY .. I. luL-i (Semi-Paste.) The Greenhouse White paint particular Florists Prefer. It will pay you to get our estimates. THE DWELLE-KAISER co 251 Elm St., BUFFALO, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing 1020. The American Florist. 529 fireenhouse Materials Louisiana Cypress Washinfrton Red Cedar t T^ . iriim>«lBlH|g|« l»fali. SpaaJdiig Ate. Chicago, III. DowulowD Office Suie-Uke Bide. riiniiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiuiiiiiiiiiiiuiitiiMii'iiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiMiiiiiiii iiiriitiiiiiiMtMirniiiiiiiiiiiuitiitiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiuuu? Mention the American Florist when ioriting Wired Toothpicks 10,000, 18.(0; 10,000, $11.00. JUavtmatani \j W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. BampU Tre*. Tor 8*1* br Dealers. CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO ■MANUrACTURERS I PHILADELPHIA, PA. i Glass Clotii A tranaparent waterproof fabric is efficient a» gtaBfl for hotbeds, cold franiea. etc. Per eq. yd., 40c: 25 yds. at 39%c; 50 yds. at 39c: 100 yda. at 3S^c. Let as Qgure on your larger orders. For parcel post add 3c per yd. to above prices. Try It out now and be Ized and will doi ratt. No Hehta or lefts. The Peerlest Clazlnc Point It patented. Noothert lilce It. Order from your deale: or direct from nt. 1000.90c. poitpaid. Samples free. EZNST A. DKEEK, 714 Cb.itnnt StrMt^ rhlUdelphU. $7.00 iiention the American Floriat when writing I TURN£R BROS., BladCn, Neb. 1,000 Letterheads 1,000 Envelopes Bond Stock— Send cash with order. No sampleB geat. All work is (guaranteed. Proofs furni&bed f work before priDtln^, so tbat any chaagei necessary may be made. GORHAM PRINTERY, INC. t4S Sonth Detiboni Street, OHIOAOO, rr.T. We Print Everythin . 532 The American, Florist. Mar. 20, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co 529 Alderman Metal iJo.SSO Allen J K 495 Alpha F oral „o i98 American Beauty I'lorist. 502 American Bulb Co.. ...1 2nd special cover American Green- house Mfe Co IV American Seed & Seed Tape Co 515 AmlingEC o. .470 491 Anderson S A 507 Angermueller G H Lo 403 ApHne Mfg . o 53l) Aphrodite .0 5(J4 Astoria Florist 506 Avenue "loral LO...508 Bier Julius 501 507 Barnard W W i 0...5U Barnes VV J 5' 7 BaasettSWasbburn 4I<0 Baumer \ug 5U9 Baur Window Glass Co IV Bayersd lifer H&Co 493 Hegerow's 5' 6 Berger Bros 492 Berning H G 492 B ackistono Itc . .'09 Bodger I &Sons 0.511 Boigianio J & Son 511 Bouievird Floral Co 502 Bramley&Son 5O9 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 510 Breitmeyer's I Sons 506 B-enner Edward... 49 ■ Broadway Floris-....5(i2 Brown A J -ietd lo 510 Brown B g Filling Machine 10 514 Bruos f» N 5(0 Byan Alonto J .518 Buckbee H W 508 Bud'ong Co I A 48< Bulls J C Mfg Co.. ..476 Banyard 504 Burpee W A Lo 517 Byer Bros 522 Californi* Florists ..5(0 Campbell Allrtd M.479 Cazan A B 504 Central Floral Co ... 509 Central Refrigeator & Equipment 491 Chicago Feed & F rtilizer Co 532 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 482 Christatos& Ko8ter.498 Christatns \ 5(j0 Cla-k E BSeed Co .M4 Clarke's Sons D.500 5n5 C ay & Son 532 Clipper Lawn Mower Coan J I — Mrs. F. A. Consta:ble. Mamaronecl<, N. T., James Stuart (Gr.), 1st. Eighteen Columbia — Mrs. W. D. Guthrie, Locust Valley, N. T. (Joseph Winstoclt, Gr. ), 1st. Eighteen Mrs. Charles Russell — Mrs. W. D. Guthrie, 1st. : Mrs. Holbrook. 2nd. Eighteen Ophelia— Mrs. "W. D. Guthrie, 1st. : Mrs. F. A. Constable, 2nd. Eighteen any other disseminated variety, pink — A. Lewisohn. 1st.; R. Masson, Garri- son, N. T. (Stuyvesant Fish, Gr.), 2nd. EASTER PLANTS Cioeraria and Ferns with Ribbon Decoration. Twenty-five or more varieties, to be shown in one vase — J. A. McDonald, Flush- ing. N. Y. (R. Hughes, Gr.), 1st: Mrs. ^V. D. Guthrie. 2nd. Cut Roses — Coniiuercial Growers. One hundred Ophelia — Duckliani-Pier- son Co., Madison, N. J., 1st.; L. B. Codding- ton. Murray Hill, N. J., 2nd. One hundred American Beauty — Noe & Ruzicka. Madison. N. J.. 1st; F. R. Pierson Co.. Tarrytown. N. Y.. 2nd. tine Hundred Premier — F. R. Pierson Co., 1st. : Duckham, Pierson Co,, 2nd. One Hundred Francis Scott Key — F. R. Pierson Co., 1st. One Hundred Columbia — F. R. Pierson Co., 1st.; L. B. Coddington. 2nd. One Hundred White Killarney or any white sport of same — Duckham-Pierson Co.. 1st.; A. N. Pierson. Inc., 2nd. One Hundred Hadley — L. B. Coddington, 1st; Duckliam-Pierson Co.. 2nd. ^ One Hundred Hoosier Beauty — P. R. Pier- son Co., 1st. Fifty Mrs. Aaron Ward — Traendly & Schenk, Rowayton, Conn., 1st. Fifty any other disseminated variety, white — Traendly & Schenk, 1st. Fifty any other disseminated variety, pink — -Gude Eros. Co., Washington, D. C, 1st.; L. B. Coddington, 2nd. Fifty any other dissemminated variety, yellow — F. R. Pierson Co., 1st. Twenty-five any undisseminated variety, pink. Silver medal — John H. Dunlop, To- ronto, Ont. Cut Roses — Commercial Growers. Display of cut roses, covering 300 square feet and containing not less than 500 nor more than 1.000 blooms. Decorative green of any kind, including plants, permitted. Quality of bloom, artistic arrangement, and general effect to be considered in making award — Duokham-Piersnn Co.. ^fadiso^. N. J.. 1st: F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y., 2nd: A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., 3rd. Display Cut Roses — Commercial Growers Display of cut roses, covering 300 square feet, and containing not less than 500 nor more tlian 1,000 blooms. Decorative green of any kind, including plants, permitted. Quality of bloom, artistic arrangement, and general effect to be considered in making: award — Traendly & Schenck, 1st; F. R. Pierson Co., 2nd, Carnations — Private Growers Vase of carnations, not to e-xceed 150 blooms. One or more varieties may be used. Decorative green of any kind, ribbon and other accessories may be usedj as long as carnations are the predominant feature. Quality of bloom, artistic arrangement, and general effect to be considered in making award- — Jos. E. Widener. Ogontz. Pa.. (Wm. Kleinheinz. Gr. ). 1st; Mrs. Payne Wliitney, 2nd; W. B. Thompson, 3ra. Twenty-five white — Mrs. A. Schlact, Saugatuck. Conn.. (E. Lawrence. Gr.), Ist; Mrs. Holbrook. Stamford. Conn.. 2nd. Twenty-five flesh pink — Countess von Hol- stein. Edge Hill. Pa.. Chas. J. McCormack (Gr.). 1st; Mrs. A. Schlact, 2nd. Twenty-five light pink- — A. Lewisohn, 1st; Mrs. Holbrook, 2nd. Twentv-five dark pink — G. G. Mason, Tuxedo Park. N. Y.. (D. MacGregor, Gr.), 1st; Mrs. Holbrook. 2nd. Twenty-five red or scarlet, to include all shades generally classed in those colors — Walter Jennings. Cold Springs Harbor. N. Y.. (Frank W. Sargeaunt, Gr.), 1st; Mrs. Holbrook. 2nd. Twenty-five crimson, to include all shades known as crimson or maroon — Mrs. Hol- brook. 1st; G. G. Mason. 2nd. Twenty-five white variegated — A. Lewi- sohn. 1st: James A. MacDonald. 2nd. Twenty-five yellow or yellow variegated — Mrs. Payne "Whitney, 1st; Mrs. S. D. Bliss, New Canaan, Conn.. (J. T. Burns. Gr.). 2nd, Twelve Laddie — James A. MacDonald, 1st; Mrs. S. D. Bliss, 2na. 536 The American Florist. Mar. 27, Basket of Flowers — Private Growers Basket of flowers, arranged by private growers for the "Max Schling Prizes." Win- ning basket to be renewed — A. Lewisolin, 1st; Mrs. Payne Wliitney, 2nd. Carnations — Commercial Growers Display of carnations, co\^ering 150 square feet of space and containing not less than 1,000 nor more than 1,500 blooms. Decora- tive green of any kind, including plants, permitted. Quality of bloom, artistic ar- rangenient, and general effect to be con- sidered in making award. — Springfield Flo- ral Co., Springfield, N. J., 1st. One hundred white — P. B. Abrams, Blue Point, N. T., 1st; Stroufs, Biddeford, Me., 2nd. One hundred light pink — Gude Bros. Co., 1st; Springfield Floral Co., Springfield, N. J., 2nd. One hundred dark pink — Strout's, 1st: A. N. Pierson. Inc., 2nd. One hundred red or scarlet, to cover all shades generally included in those colors — Springfield Floral Co., 1st; Wm. Sim, Clif- tondale, Mass.. (L. J. Renter. Gr. ), 2nd. One hundred crimson, to include all shades known as crimson or maroon — Strout's, 1st. One hundred white variegated — Curt Thimm, Roslyn, N. T., 1st; Strout's, 2nd. ■ One hundred yellow or yellow variegated — Strout's, 1st. One hundred Laddie — Sam Goddard, Framingham, Mass., 1st; Strout's, 2nd. Fifty any new variety not in commerce — Herman Schwartz, Central Park, L. I., 1st. Table Decorations — Private Growers. Artistic dinner table decoration. Table and accessories to be supplied by the flower show management. Table to be set for eight. Sweet peas or orchids not permitted In this decoration — A. Lewisohn, 1st; Spen- cer Eddy, Manhasset, N. Y. (L,. Hubbard, Gr.), 2nd; Mrs. Payne "Whitney. 3rd. Dinner table decoration. Sweet peas ex- clusively. Other foliage than sweet peas may be used. Table to be set for eight. Table and accessories to be supplied by the flower show management. — A. Lewisohn, Ardsley, N. T.. 1st; Mrs. Payne Whliney, 2nd; S. Ballance, 3rd, Sweet Peas — Private Growers. Display of sweet peas, covering 25 square feet. Quality of bloom, artistic arrange- ment, and general effect to be considered in making award — Mrs. F. E. Lewis, 1st; Mrs, Payne Whitney, 2nd. Collection of six varieties. 25 sprays of each — Mrs. F. E. Lewis, 1st; Mrs. Payne Whitney. 2nd. One hundred sprays, one or more varieties, arranged for effect — Wm. Guthrie. 1st; Mrs. Paul Moore. 2nd. Sweet Peas — Commercial Growers. Display of sweet peas, covering 100 square feet, arranged for effect — W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa., 1st; Herman Ma- mitseh, Rockville Centre, N. Y., 2nd. One hundred sprays light lavender — M. Graf, Elmsford, N. Y.. 1st. One hundred sprays pink or salmon — M. Matheron. Baldwin. N. Y.. 1st. One hundred sprays bicolor — M. Matheron, 1st: Herman Marnitsch, 2nd. One hundred sprays white — M, Graf. 1st. American Rose Society. PEES. FYLE'S ANNUAL ADDRESS. The business of the American Rose Society is to promote, not alone the interests of any one section or separate group of people. Our business is broad- er than that. It is to promote the in- terest in roses for all the people. We aim to develop the rose and the use of the rose in order to help carry to every corner of our continent her mes- sage to mortals. We do not partici- pate in rose growing because we love to do battle with fungoids and para- sites. No — but rather because of what the rose means toi us, and what we aim that it shall mean to others. We would eliminate missteps by illuminating the pathway to success in the rose gar- den. By inducing and helping more men to know and grow their own roses; we would teach them to know the lan- guage of the rose and grow more de- voted to this recreation and pleasure which "age cannot wither." In reporting to you, of the past year's activities and present condition of the American Rose Society, I feel an em- barrassment of riches. It is not easy to select that which would prove of greatest interest. May I not, however, present what seems to me to be the fundamental facts in the case, as we look forward to another year of prog- ress. What is our present foundation and what our vision of the future? First, the American Rose Society now includes a growing and representa- tive membersbip, both amateur and professional, exceeding 1,700 in num- ber and representing all parts of the United States, and much of the world. The work of the society is conducted by a group of unselfish rosarians, whose loyalty and ability have been abun- dantly proven. Second, carefully planned rose test gardens have been established under the direction of the American Rose Society, in Washington, in co-opera- tion with the department of agricul- ture; at Ithaca, with Cornell Univer- sity, and in co-operation with the park departments of Hartford. St, Paul and Portland, Oregon. These test gardens are each under direct charge of a se- lected local committee, appointed by the American Rose Society. Third, there exists the beginning of a system of affiliated local rose socie- ties, each holding meetings and arrang- ing lectures and shows to arouse wider and more intelligent interest in roses among all types of people. These or- ganizations profit in the way of litera- ture, prizes and supervision by affilia- tion with the American Rose Society. Fourth, a great inducement to mem- bers in the American Rose Society, is the privilege not otherwise obtainable of receiving the American Rose An- nual, edited by J. Horace McFarland. This yearly volume is a noteworthy permanent record of rose progress and rose thoughts. Thus, with a capable and enthusi- astic personnel, with established rose test facilities for every important cli- matic zone of America, with a develop- ing equipment for promoting local or- ganized rose efforts, vnth the Rose An- nual focusing the collection and distri- bution of up-to-date rose information, it is apparent that the American Rose Society is ready to adequately serve in promoting a great rose advance. Now, what is our rose vision for America? Millions of homes through- out this land have not yet sensed real rose joy. Upon us is the duty of stim- ulating in them the love of roses. In- deed, with the encouraging example of England, we now^ know we can, we must, nationalize the love for roses. To realize this vision, personal effort is necessary, and on behalf of the ex- ecutive officers, I urge every member to work for the accomplishment of the following definite aims : First, that in every American city with a working park department, there should be established a public rose gar- den. Please write us if your town is interested. Second, that we should at least treble in 1920 the number of local rose socie- ties, and promote the holding in that year at least, of 10 times as many local rose shows as have heretofore been held. If 10 people in your community are interested, please write our secre- tary for suggestions. Third, that we should provide means to increase largely the prizes and hon- oraria available to hybridizers of worthy roses, or to any one making a note- •^^sr- '7;>, NEW YORK SPRING SHOW. Nephrolepis Exhibit of the Robt. Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. 1920. The American Florist. 537 in reference to plans already formed in this direction. Koiirth, and most important, that we should at least double our membership within the next year. Every member wouM profit by such increase, for in- creaseil income will make possible tlie needed publication of an authoritative American Rose Manual and of a com- plete American rose catalogue. Will you not help to realize this vis- Ion fi>r American rose prosperity by in- vltingr to membership your friends who ought to be interested? Treasurer May's Report. Tlie annual report of Treasurer Harry O. May for the year ending March 15, as follows, shows the so- ciety's finances to bo in excellent con- dition : Receipts: Cash on hnnd $2,137.58 Received from secretary 4.519.07 Interest on mortKaffe certificates... 150.00 Interest on permanent fund 30.04 Interest on general account 3.59 S6, 840.28 DiBbnrsements : Rose Annual and printing $2,767.84 General expenses 834.21 Depo.sited in permanent fund 450.00 To balance 2.798.23 $6,840.28 Permanent Fand Westchester & Bronx Title & Mort- g.tee Guarantee Co.; 3 mortgage certificates $3,000.00 Summit Tru.st Company: Permanent fund 950.00 Hubbard medal fund 250.00 Boston Orchid Show. The great orchid and general spring show of the Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society opened at Horticultural hall. Boston, March 24. The array of orchids was wonderful and said to be one of the largest and best ever brought together in this country. The display of A. C. Burrage, Beverly Farms, com- pletely filled the large lecture room, which was arranged as a forest scene. Oypripediums and other like plants were seen growing on rockwork and mossy mounds around the room, while five massive tree trunks, surmounted by cibotiums, occupied tlie center of the floor space, to which were attached, as if growing in their natural habitat, cattleyas, phatenopsis, oncidiums and other orchids. At one end of the hall were arranged very large plants of cat- tleyas, carrying from 40 to SO blooms. Groups or mounds of phatenopsis, ly- castes and cymbidiums were features. An immense bank, covering the west wall, contained in great variety a mag- nificent collection of the choicest or- chids in cultivation. The main hall was a gorgeous sight, the central fea- ture being the collection of new Japa- nese azaleas from the Arnold Arbore- tum, brought from Japan by E. H. Wilson. This was flanked on either side by the rich collection of acacias exhibited by Thos. Roland of Nahant. The Julius Roehrs Cfl., Rutherford, N. J„ staged a splendid collection of orchid plants. In the main hall, other features were groups of striking flow- ers and specimen plants which included all the popular varieties. The R. & J. Parquhar Co.'s exhibit at the end of the main hall, with its Regale lilies, the central feature, and' Kaempferi azaleas, was very striking. The side hall contained specimen orchid plants, cut sprays and exhibits of other exit flowers. Magnificently flowered cycla- mens were a feature here. Taken alto- gether, it was one of the most beautiful exhibitions ever staged by the society. EASTER PLANTS. French Hydrangea with Mat Cover and Ribbon. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Klft, FhUa., Pa. Penn, of Boston, Mass., is making a feature of trimming ladies' hats with live spring flowers. Next Week In the Flower Shop. The coming week is the busiest peri- od of the year. The strain is bound to be severe, even where the best of sys- tems prevail, and when work that should have been done or made ready some time before to help out in the rush, is also crowded into the week, the task seems at times almost insurmountable. As far as possible, the work of carry- ing on the great extra volume of the week's business should be divided into departments, and those of the force best fitted to manage, given in charge of each. The greenhouse or plant man can receive and "OK" stock and bills, also see to its arrangement and "water- ing. The best counter salesman should have charge of the sales force, the marking up and featuring of the plants, baskets and other combinations. The maker-up can handle and care for the cut flowers and take charge of the de- sign work. The deliveryman sees to the wrappinsr and preparation of the stock and all the details of local and out of town delivery, hiring of extra cars, etc. The bookkeeping force can greatly help by working with the salespeople in filling out sales slips, writing tags, ad- dresses on customers' envelopes, and seeing that orders are correctly made out as to day and hour of delivery, and properly filed. All the various depart- ment heads will need more or less help, and this while often inexperiencd, can with a little coaching, be made quite effective. In some stores where the business is thoroughly organized, and the preparatory work right up to the minute, much less extra help is re- quired and things work along with al- most clock-like precision. Easter is a harvest time for all the trade. The grower turns from three to six months' labor into cash, and the retailer has the opportunity to do an enormous business in catering to his entire list of customers, for almost everybody buys something at Easter, and in addition, there are many tran- sient visitors who, if well served, may become permanent patrons. Intelligent buying, and being able to closely estimate the store's require- ments, is a great factor in the success of the week's business. The stock, particularly toward the last, when it is running low, should be kept togeth- er and arranged so as to make the best possible showing. Plants that have lost a flower or two, or are otherwise impaired, can often be made salable by putting two togeth- er. Plant baskets that look a bit passe may be brightened up with a flowering or foliage plant or a spray or two of flowers in a fiower tube hidden in the foliage. At times when there are a few good things that perhaps were priced a bit too high, or for some reason did not meet the public fancy, and are likely to be left, they should be used to pay or recognize some of the store's obliga- tions. Hotels or others of influence. 538 The American Florist. Mar. 27, who keep the firm in mind when some- thing in flowers or decorations is re- puired, or a good custemer to ■whom a handsome plant with the season's greetings will be a pleasant surprise, will all greatly appreciate such atten- tion, and which will be worth all it costs in increased good will. The greatest care should be taken to see that all plants and basket combin- ations are well watered before being sent out, as plants such as hydrangeas, spiriPas, or rambler i-oses in full flow- er that are not quite wet when de- livered will be a sorry sight the next morning after a night in a warm dry room. It is much better policy to keep everybody under pressure all day so that the work does not get behind, and in this way avoid staying late at night. Twenty-four hours at a stretch, may be considered necessary and seems im- possible to avoid at times, but even in the most strenuous periods, six hours out of .the 24 should be set aside for sleep, as it will be more than gained in the pep of the succeeding day. Service. One of the most successful retail florists of the country declares that the keynote of the increasing and profitable business is service — more service, better service, superior service, a never ending desire to give the best service possible, and then charge for it. People, he claimed, were always glad to pay a good price when they knew, or felt, they were getting the worth of their money. The firm whose stock is always fresh and of the best quality, who are bright and alert, keeping their store attractive, plants and flowers well displayed, samples of their work made up, and by their unceasing energy get a record for prompt service, will never lack for business, and are nearly al- ways sure of a hand in everything of importance in social or business events in their city or surrounding territory. In his opinion, it is a mistake to try and win trade with stock of inferior grades, or by underselling a competi- tor. It is much better to put quality, artistic excellence and finish into the woi;k, not "how cheap, but how good," which, with cureful packing, handling, and delivery on time, comes near to the perfect service that is so necessary. From the time to open the shop in the morning, until the closing hour, try and keep service to the front in everything that is done. Visitors and customers should be given the best possible attention; everyone must go away with a good impression of the store and its methods. Indies should be given a flower to wear, and there must always be something for the chil- dren. Especial attention at this establish- ment is given to orders coming in over the phone, which method of shopping is now so universal. In many such cases, quick service is imperative, and when properly rendered, much appre- ciated. The well kept outside appearance of the store, with its plant decorations, fresh looking signs, together with a well arranged window, are all indica- tions of good service. No store that strives for efficient de- livery will tolerate a dingy looking car. These will be kept bright and fresh from frequent trips to the shop, ex- amples, wherever seen, of the excel- lence of the firm's service. Cut flower boxes, with the firm's name prominently displayed, should be( in keeping W'ith the use made of them. The elegant corsage or choice collection of cut flowers, will be lowered in qual- ity, if packed in a cheap looking box. Boxes, tags, paper, string or wrapping tape are all, in their varying degrees of quality, evidences of the kind of service the store gives. Tlie personality of the progressive florist, when it is thoroughly and in- delibly stamped into every department of the store's service, is a great asset to the business. The name, wherever seen, is then a guarantee of excellence and perfect service and the proprietor has then attained the coveted name of leading florist of his city. Galvln, Inc., Appointments. At the recent annual meeting of the directors of Thomas P. Galvin, Inc., Boston, Mass., Charles F. Boyle was elected president and general manager. Mr. Boyle has been connected with the firm for over 22 years, 10 of which were spent as manager at 799 Boylston street, and for the last year, as gen- eral manager of the firm's two Boston stores and also its New York store. James J. Slattery, for over 20 years with the firm, recently manager of sales, becomes assitant general mana- ger, and in charge of the store at 1 Park street. Both are prominent in the trade, and have been conspicuous in placing the firm in its acknowledged foremost position among retail con- cerns in this country. John R. Mc- Donough advances to a manager's berth at the Boylston street store, and the New York store continues under the able direction of R. A. Hale. Both are younger men full of enthusiasm and with promising careers at their bidding. The firm's business has increased by leaps and bounds during the last year. With an incomparable staff working hard for success, it is to be congratu- lated upon its unique position in tlie flower world, where for 73 years, its leadership has ijrought international fame. Responsible connections have been made with every corner of the globe, and among its clientele are found leaders in any civilized country. Society of American Florists. PUBLICITY COMMITTEE ME13TING. A meeting of the publicity conxmit- tee was held at the offices of the so- ciety, 1170 Broadway, New York. March IS, at which were present Chairman Henry Penn, Boston, Mass.; George Asmus. Chicago; C. C. Pollworth. Mil- waukee. Wis.; Wallace R. Pierson. Cromwell, Conn.; J. F. Ammann, Ed- wardsville. 111.; Major P. F. O'Keefe, Boston, Mass.; H. V. Swenson, Chicago, and Secretary John Young. New York. The secretary presented a report, showing in detail the fund available for the use of the committee. Major O'Keefe submitted a copy for a broad- side, which, meeting the approval of the committee, he was authorized to send out. Mr. Asmus moved, and the motion was seconded by Mr. Ammann. that the sum of $20,000 be appropriated for advertising in the magazines, dur- ing the period ending with September. A roll call vote was taken on tlie mo- tion, and it was carried unanimously. The matter of having an audit of the books of the campaign made at the same time as the audit of the treasur- er's books coming under discussion on motion of Mr. Pierson, seconded by Mr. Ammann, it was directed that the books be sent to an auditor in the convention city at convention time, and the finance committee was instructed to make the necessary arrangements. H. V. Swenson was given the floor to explain a proposition he had made to handle all the dealers' helps used in the campaign from his office in Chicago, including a drive on the stickers, post- ers and folders for Mothers' day. After some discussion, Mr. Ammann moved that Mr. Swenson's proposition be ac- cepted; that all the promotion buerau stock be turned over to Mr. Swenson at his Chicago office, and that he should render to the secretary promptly each week an account of all sales made; and that the secretary, or other authorized person, have access to sales records at any time for the purpose of checking accounts; that Mr. Swenson shall also submit at the annual meeting of the publicity committee, a regularly audit- ed report in detail covering sales, and royalties due for the year's work; and that on the twentieth day of each month, Mr. Swenson shall forward to the secretary's office all moneys col- lected on account of sales; and that a committee of three be appointed to draw up a contract with Mr. Swenson on the terms arranged. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pierson and car- ried. It was also arranged that Mr. Swenson handle this business imder the style "Florists' Publicity Service Bu- reau of the S. A. F.." and that all cheques be made payable to the bureau. National Publicity for Flowers. At a meeting of the publicity com- mittee, held in New York. March 18, the committee gave instructions that arrangements be made to cover maga- zine advertising until September to the extent of .$20,000. This was an amount much less than it was antici- pated could be spent, as funds had not come in as the committee had a right to expect they would. They believed, however, that the slogan. "Say it With Flowers." could be maintained, special flower days taken care of. and impetus given to regular daily business with a proper use of the money. They had hoped to have had twice as much avail- able at this season, and they would have had it, had the now very large army of non-subscribers responded to the appeals so constantly rnadje to them. There was a very large attendance of the trade at the flower show held in New York during the week the pub- licity committee held its meeting. The campaign work was the subject of conversation among the many little groups gathered at different times in the Grand Central Palace, and it was generally agreed that it was wrong to call one who had subscribed to the publicity fund a contributor; he should be called an investor, because his sub- scription was an investment rather than a contribution. All were greatly pleased at the result of the campaign so far. and expressed themselves as willing to go the limit in their support. The Von Tilzer song, "Say It With Flowers," is now, we are informed, to go out as a phonograph record through one of the big companies. Judging from its reception everywhere, as a vo- cal number, the sale for it as a record should be large, and the publicity for the slogan immense and lasting. This is only one of the sources for publicity of a valuable sort which our committee has been able to promote and which costs us practically nothing. 1920. The American Florist. 539 Have you thouKht anything: of our blllbonrd proposition yet? Sprinp is hero, luul the Krouml is boinpr opiued everywhere. Very shortly, that never endinfT line of travel past your estab- lishment, if you are on a ffooil lilKhway, will hcprin to move for the season, and a billbo.artl properly displayed would add to our publicity a pood deal, and, Incidentally, ini<'« hilt, ami tnule has been rather qiiii't ihiiiiiL,' the past week. There is a lai'Ke suppl.v of nearly every item. Roses have dropped cou.siilerably, due to the heavy arrivals, and no great amount of biisin<'.«s. Xearly every va- riety can now lie had in almost any quantity. Uii.ssell of the liuest srradi' can now be had and it is about the only viirlet.v that still hrins.s srood figures. After a long absence from thi.s mar- ket. Ceeile Hrniiners are now available in faii'ly gocul ipiantities. They are in great demand. Carnations are in large supply, and it is only the best stock that is liringing good returns. lyjiddie is tile leader of them all. and the grower who has this variety to offer, is being well paid. Sweet peas are be- coming more plentiful, with prices lower. Some good snapdragon is sell- ing well. Xarcissi and daffodils are a drug on the market, and can be had at almost any price. Lily of the valley is becoming more plentiful. Excellent stock is being handled. Prices are. however, held rather higher than the public seems disposd to pay. Violets are as plentiful as ever. Gardenias are about equal to the demand. Orchids are getting scarcer every day. and are holding up in price well. As yet. there are no lilies on the market. Callas are plentiful. Freesias are still in large supply and can now be had quite cheap. There are still quite a few tulips com- ing in. but they move slowly. There are a fine lot of flowering plants, and the stores are already beginning to handle some pre-Easter stock. Rhodo- dendrons are plentiful and fine. Ram- bler roses are also seen everywhere. AH other flowering stock is plentiful but it is not expected that the demand will increase until Easter week. Tliere is still a heavy supply of fruit blos- soms. Greens of all kinds are in large supply. NOTES. Joseph Markel and Jas. Pappas have opened a new fiower store on Colum- bus avenue, between Valley and Broad- way. Tliey have styled themselves the American-Italian Florists. Both of these men have had a long experience in the florist's business, and have the best wishes of the trade for their suc- cess. The California State Floral Society will hold an important meeting this week, when oflicers for the coming year will be nominated. Plans are also to be prepared for the annual spring flower show of the society, which will probably be held during the latter part of April. The conservatory, under the man- agement of John H. Sievers. Jr., has been opened for business at the corner of Geary and Larkin streets. Mr. Sievers has had many years experience in the florist trade in this city. J. A. Axell is securing a very heavy cut of roses from his growers, princi- pally Ferrarri Bros. Easter trade, he says, will be ahead of last year, judg- ing from the amount of orders booked to date. The Charles C. Navlet Company, of this city, and San Jose, has opened a large floral store at Tenth and Wash- ington streets, in Oakland. Seeds and plants will also be carried at this branch. Nat Rolleri. the w-holesale florist and daffodil specialist, lias purchased la new Dodge truck for his delivery work. He is as busy as ever, and says ship- ping trade is good with him. M. Duval Williams has opened a very pretty flower store at ,oOo Ellis street, wliich will be known as the Flower Basket. Podesta & Baldocchi are handling very fine grades of lily of the valley, and report a steady demand for it from their customers. J. Phillips has succeeded the late Alfred Cuneo as designer at the Art Floral Co. Trade Is reported steady at this store. Jas. T. LY.Nfii. Lancaster County Florists' Association. Instead of the March meeting of the .ihove as.sociation, a visiting trip was substituted and the following members .attended The New York flower show : Rudolph Nagel and wife, Peter Brown and wife, J. Dii Harre Heinitsh and wife. Albert M. Herr and wife. Daniel Irwin Herr. Miss Carrie Steckman, Elmer Weaver. Walter Denlinger. A. K. Rohrer, H. K. Rohrer, Lemon Lan- dis. C. S. Leffler. John Schoenberger and last but not least our friend from Coatesville. We call him Jim Brown. The stay in New York was short, 11:31) to 4 :.'!(», but thoroughly enjoyed. Our party was under the wing of T, J. Nolan, and he proved a good chaperon. To say that the show was worth the trip, is - 1 , ., vjj Our Plants have from 4 to 10 blooms in a pot. Our Lilies are ALL of the same quality— EXCELLENT. If you want Lilies that are extraordi- narily fine, place your order with us We sure have them. Florists in and around Chicago are invited to inspect our stock — Phone Graceland 1112, and we will arrange to take you to our Edgebrook Greenhouses. It will be well worth your while. .1 b>. •^F 'itt^ FLORIST 745 Buckingham Place, CHICAGO, ILL. I > Packing charged at cost on out-ol town shipments. | uiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiJiiiiiMiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinitmiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 548 The American Florist. Mar. 27, I — - - - - - — * t I Have Them When You Need Them GREEN PAINTED Hyacinth Stakes At the following low prices: 12 inch, $1.75 per 1000. 18 inch, $2.50 per 1000. Special price on original cases, 25,000 to a case. Jos* G. Neidinger Co* t t * * I 1309-11 IM. Second Street, •iMti AJttAt iti iTi iti ■!« iTi »Ti iti A ill ill iTi iTi iTi A ■!■ ■!■»?■•' f»»T«itiiT* iTnTiAiTio' FLORISTS' SUPPLIES PHILADELPHIA, PA. | 4. Nashville, Tenn. GOOD EASTER SUPPLY MODERATELY PRICED. Judging- from the displays seen in the florists' windows, tlie supply must be greatly improved over the scarcity of a few weeks ago. Roses and carnations now occupy a prominent place and there are excellent jonquils and an abun- dance of sweet peas. Trade has kept up well and by grreat efforts the deal- ei-s have been able to supply the de- mand. All are now looking forward to a big Easter business and there will be a large supply of flowers for the occa- sion. Easter lilies, which have already commenced to come in, are promised in plenty and there will be hydrangeas, be- gonias, rambler roses, hyacinths and tulips. Prices will not advance much over the present scale. Lilies, cut, will command .$9 per dozen and at the same rate on the plants. Tulips are now very good in red, yellow, white and pink. Carnations are better than at any time this season, and are bringing .$4 per dozen. Jonquils are playing an important part at present. Greenhouse stock, large and fine, is going at $1 per dozen, but they have a rival iu thi' outdoor product which are offered on the streets at 10 cents a dozen or three bunches for 25 cents. There is a per- fect glut of these with a street seller on every corner. NOTES. The Joy Floral Co. is preparing to make extensive improvements at their already large range and have completed the grading for six large new houses. Building will begin April 15. and when completed they will be devoted to roses, principally Columbia. Premier, Milady and Butterfly. This firms Cliattanooga store does a fine business with growing facilities at this end ample to take care of all requirements. Mrs. Goetz, of the Chattanooga establishment, is spending some time in this city, and Miss Carrie Chance of the store here is taking her place. Geny Bros, will have a fine supply of Easter lilies for the trade as well as plenty of roses and carnations and a good variety of pot plants. M. C. D. Auburn, Neb, — Ernest Holts has bought an interest in the florist busi- ness of Lewis and Lawson Milam. MX. FORD 121 West 28th Street NEW YORK Telephones: 3870-3871 Watkins SPECIALIES American Beauty Roses and Carnations A Good Variety of Other Stock Mention the American Florist when ivritiUQ jiiuiiiiiuiMMniiiMMniiiiiiininiiiiiiiuiiMiiiuiiiiniiiiiiniuuiuiiMiiiiiniiiiiiiuiiiniiiiiiMiMiiiiuiuiuuuiiiiuiiiiiMitiitritMtiniiiMniiiMriiiMMiirriiiiiiiniiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiij^ "5000 EASTER LILIES | Short Plants, 25c per bud and bloom Medium Plants, 30c per bud and bloom j Cash— No C. O. D. | I Packing free In paper pots. Clay pots 10% extra. | I L. J. RO WE, Box 244, Titusville, Pa. | ~j|iitiitnniiiiiiiiiiiiiiinriiMiinuiiiiiuiniiiiniiiiiniiiiinniMiiiiiiiiuiiriiiiiMiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiJMiiiiiiiMiinittiiiiiiiuiininitniiiiiiniiiMininiiiiiinit^ \ 1920. The American Florist. 549 ONE OF OUR HOUSES OF GIGANTEUM LILIES Craig Quality Easter Plants Not only the best but the largest stocic of HYDRANGEAS and POT LILIES in America. HYDRANGEAS LILIUM GIGANTEUM 4-inch pots, $6.00 per dozen. 6-inch, 6-inch and 6-inch pots. 4 to 10 flowers. 7-inch pots, from 3 to 20 flowers, $9.00, $12.00, 30c per flower and bud. $16.00, $18.00, $21.00, $30.00, $<6.00, $42.00 and 8-inch pans. 12 to 26 flowers. $48.00 per dozen. 8-inch pots, $6 00 each. 30c per flower and bud. To avoid disappointment Icindly send orders at once. Robert Craig Co., 4900 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Brancti, NORWOOD, PA. K. HOUSE OF FRENCH VARIETIES, HYDRANGEAS. PHOTO MARCH 11th. 550 The American Florist. Mar. 27, ROSES \ CARNATIONS Exceptionally fine Russell^ Premier, Columbia, White Killarney, Sunburst, Pink Killarney and Ophelia. All the old standard and best new carnations. EASTER PRICE LIST— ?,",';if„''**^^{5::r*' PREMTER Per 100 Special $35.00 Select 26.00 Medium 20.00 Short 16-00 RUSSELL Per 100 Special $36.00 Select 25.00 Medium 20.00 Short 15.00 COLUMBLA Per 100 Special $30.00 Select 20.00 Medium 16.00 Short 10.00 OPHELL4 Per 100 Special $20.00 Select 15.00 Medium 10.00 Short 8.00 SUNBURST Per 100 Special $20.00 Select 18.00 Medium 16.00 Short 10.00 White— KILLARNET— Pink Per 100 Select $12.00 Medium ■ 10.00 Short 8.00 ROSES, OUR SELECTION $ 8.00 CARNATIONS Per 100 Fancy $10.00 Good 8.00 Splits 6.00 MISCELLANEOUS Calla Lilies, per doz $3.00 to $4.00 Ferns, per 1000 6.00 Galax, per 1000 2.00 Sprengeri, per bunch 50 Our Range of Greenhouses Is One of the Three Largest in America and will be in Full Crop for Easter. WIETOR BROS. 162 N.Wabash Ave , L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 CHICAGO Chlcagfo. EXPRESS EMBARGO LIFTED. The expi-ess conditions ai-e much easier at tliis writing and everyone is sincerely hoping that it will be possible to make all deliveries for Easter, which loolis very promising at this time. The first sign of an early resumption of shipping came March 17. as reported in our last issue when express oUicials announced that they were talking ship- ments for Kansas, Texas and Oklalio- ma points. The American Railway Ex- press Company started 'to pick up packages March 22, until 1 P. M.. for all points in Indiana and Illinois over the Wabash, C. & E. I., Monon, Grand Trunk, Santa Fe and C. & O. and over the entire system of the Chicago & Northwestern and Pennsylvania rail- roads. The shipments for Milwaukee St. Paul and Minneapolis had to be routed via the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railroad and those not ready by 1 P. M. had to be shipped the fol- lowing day. Some of the wholesale houses have been able to make ship- ments to their out-of-town customers at otlier points by parcel post and other ways, spai'ing no effort to render the best possible service under the present trying conditions. The market stiffened considerably the opening for this week, wlien almost all items took ,a jump in price. The outlook is bright for a good supply of stock in general for Easter but if the express strike is over with- in the next few days, an early clean- up in all lines may be expected. Amer- ican Beauty roses will be in fair sup- ply and the same holds true for Mrs. Chas. Russell. Columbia and Premier. Milady. Sunburst. Hoosier Beauty, Ward. Ophelia. Killarney. White Kil- larney. Killarney Brilliant. Mrs. George Shawyer, Champ "V\'eiland and Mont- rose are other varieties that will be obtainable, together witli Cecile Brun- WE DO AS WE SAT EASTER will make a NEW RECORD for the trade. A TREMENDOUS VOLUME OF SHIP- PING BUSINESS IS EXPECTED. As to LILIES everyone says they will be scarce, but there is a suspicion that CUT LILIES will go around at the price of $25.00, $30.00, $35.00 per 100. We confirm this statement and offer our supply of PERFECT LILIES in short, medium and long stems, 3 to 5 blooms to a stalk. Early orders are assured of the benefits of first selection. THE HEAVIEST RECEIPTS to the CHICAGO MARKET will be consigned to Kennicott Bros. Co. 174 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO Protection 1920. The American Florist. 551 EASTER PRICE LIST We shall have a large and very nice lot of Roses for Easter Now Booking Orders— Let Us Have Yours PRICES IN EFFECT MARCH 29th. Buy Direct from the Grower We are Rose Specialists and are cutting from 245,000 Rose Plants. Russell and Columbia Fancy long per 100, $30.00 to $35.00 Medium per 100, $16.00 to $20.00 Long medium " 25.00 Short " 10.00 to 15.00 Ophelia, Hoosier, White Killarney and Sunburst Extra long per 100, $20.00 Medium " $12.00 to 16.00 Good short " 6.00 to 10.00 Assorted Roses==Our Selection Including some RuSSCllS and Coluitlbias, lots of 200 or more per 100, $10.00 to $12.00 Carnations, Per loo, $8.00 to $12.00 Big supplies of Spring Flowers are now coming into this market and we will procure the best at lowest market prices. New Fancy Ferns per 1000, $4.00 Adiantum .• per 100, $1.50 to 2.00 Galax, bronze per 1000, 1.50 Asparagus Sprays per 100, 3.00 to 4.00 Sprengeri per 100, 2.50 to 3.00 All seasonable flowers not grown by us will be procured for our customers. A trial order solicited. In buying direct of the grower you are assured of fresh stock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. BASSEn & WASHBIRN liONG DISTANCE PHONE: OFFICE AND STORE GreenhonacBi Hbudale. III., and Greesa StaUon. lU. "O W« "3DflSII AV6», vfllwAuU, iJLil> NOTICE:— We close at 5 o'clock week days. Closed all day Sundays. 552 The Amer ica k ' Fl orist. Mar. 27, 182 North Wabash Avenue i.. d.' Phone. Randolph 63i CHICAGO Express conditions now make it possible to again ship to all points, so place your Easter Orders Here. Our store will be open until noon on Easter Sunday. Easter Price List Place Orders with Us NOW and Be Assured of Your Supply ~ Extra Special.. Special Per 100 PREMIER . .$50.00 to $60.00 40.00 . . 30.00 to 35.00 _ Medium . .. 20.00 to 25.00 . . 12.00 to 15.00 ~ Extra Sp i-,ki Special RUSSELL . .$5u.uy lo Still. (10 40 00 . . 30.00 to 35.00 . . . 20.00 to 25.00 Short . . . 12.00 to 15.00 ~ Extra Special . Special MILADY $60.00 ...$35.00 to 40.00 . . . 25 00 to 30 00 _ Medium . .. 15.00 to 20.00 Sliort . . . 10.00 to 12.00 COLUMBIA ~ Extra Special. . Special LonK $50.00 40.00 ...$30. 00 to 3.1.00 . . . 20.00 to 25.00 Short . . 12 00 to 16 00 OPHELIA ...$25.00 to 30.00 Medium ... . .. 15.00 to 20.00 _ Short 12.00 Per SUNBURST BRILLIANT WHITE MRS. WARD BRUNNER 100 Special $35.00 Loner $25.00 to 30.00 Medium 15.00 to 20.00 Short 12.00 Special $35.00 Lone- $26.00 to 30.00 Medium 15.00 to 20.00 Short 12.00 Special $36.00 Lone $25.00 to 30.00 Medium 15.00 to 20.00 Short 12.00 Special Lone . . Medium Short . . $20.00 18.00 15.00 12.00 Corsaee Buds $ 5.00 to $ 6.00 MISCELLANEOUS FLOWERS 100 T TT T1?C FOR EASTER SHIPMENT] LonKest. best $35.00 Ijll^lHiO, STOCK SECOND TO NONEl Good averaEe 30.00 Lshort stems 25.00 1000 $300.00 250.00 Per 100 Carnations. Fancy *}?-52 Good Stock .«„».. ^2-22 Split % 6-00 to 8.00 Laddie and Superb 20.00 to 25.00 S«eet Peas . ■ ■ 200 t" 5.00 Calendulas, Ball's Mammoth Special.... 8.00 to 10.00 Violets, fancy single 1.00 to 2.00 Violets. New York double 1.00 to 1.60 Per 100 Freesia, fancy Purity $ 4.00 to $ 6.00 Tulips 6.90 to 10.00 Darn in Tulips 12.00 to 15.00 Jonquils 8.00 to 10.00 Valley 6.00 to 8.00 Mignonette 5.00 to 10.00 Callas 35.00 Cattleya Trlanae per doz. 12.00 to 15.00 FLOFISTS' GREENS Ferns $4.50 per 1000 Adinntum' $1.50 to $2.00 per 1000 Plumosns '' 35c to 50c bunch Snreneer! 35c to 50c bunch Smflnx $3.00 doz. Mexlean Ivy $1.00 per 100 Leuoothoe Galax Bo-xn-ood AVood%vardia Fronds $7.50 per 1000 $7.50 per 1000 .$L'.00 per 1000 25c lb. . .$8.00 per 100 Prices subject to change without notice. Mention the American Florist when writing ner, Elgar and Baby Doll. Some grow- ers report that they will be in heavy crop with roses for Easter, while others say that their cuts will be small, com- pared to other years, which seem.s to hold true at several of the larger es- tablishments in this immediate vicinity. Carnations will be plentiful, but will be disposed of early at tlie advertised quotations according to the dealers who report many large orders being already booked. Lilies are bringing 25 cents and up per flower at this writing, and while there promises to be more offered than last Easter, it does not necessarily signify that they are going to be had at prices any lower than the advertised quotations. Sweet peas should be in good supply with favorable weather, and the outlook is encouraging for good' cuts of orchids and lily of the valley. Callas. violets, daisies, pansies. forget- me-nots, anemones, snapdragons, tulips, jonquils, sweet allyssum, mignonette and other' miscella-neoiis stock is -on the Tonn. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Supplies miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiuiii 30 East Randolph Street CHICAGO Telephone Central 6284 SPRING FLOWERS SWEET PEAS There is a GREAT PLEASURE in receiving your orders and a GREATER SATISFAC- TION in filling them right. Mention the .American Florist when writing 1920. The American Florist. 553 Place your orders for CUT FLOWERS for EASTER with us NOW. You can always rely upon us for Your supply. HEADQUARTERS Easter Lilies i^^WRITE FOR PRICES TODAY. Biggest and best supply in the country. Place your orders with us now and avoid disappointment. All orders filled in strict rotation. Colombia Russell ^late Killaniey Pink Killarney MUftdy ^mmm a» m, m. sweet Alyssnm Snnbnrst ^ '^ KUlarney Brilliant Ward Ophelia Ceeile Branner Premier CaUa« Valley Cattle.vas Violets Daisies Pansies For(fet-Me-Not8 Z M E„ A H N 30 E. Randolph St. CHIOAGO SnapdrafTons Freesia Tulips Jonqails Pussy WiUoWB GREENS PIumosQB Spreneeri Galax, bronze Galax, irreen Ferns Adiantam Smllax Mexican Ivy Boxwood Leucothoe Lone Distance Central 3283 Phones Central 3284 HEAVY SUPPLY OF Sweet Peas for Easter You will make no mistake by placing your orders with us for we will have the same fancy stock to offer that gave such good satisfaction last year. Roses, Carnations, Etc* Complete line of Cut Flowers and Greens. Plenty for everyone who orders early. i^* Write for Special Easter Price List.^^f 554 The American Florist. Mar. 27, V^^^^iTMV^^^^^^^JVWJ^W^J'^^JV^^^^^^^MV^^^'^^^^J'^^^^^^^^^MV^^^^^^f^^^iP^^^MV^^^^ phones: CENTRAL 257I-AUT0MATIC48-734-CENTRAL2572 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago Heavy Supply of Lilies, Roses and Carnations for Easter Also Plenty of Sweet Peas, Violets, Tulips, Jonquils, and All Other Miscellaneous Stock. ORDER HERE. iPfGet Our Quotations on Roses and Other Stock in 1000 Lots'Vi EASTER PRICE LIST- Subject to Chance " Without Notice. ROSES. American Beauty at Market Prices. Per 100 Mrs. RoBSell, special $40.00 select 30.00 to $3B.OO medium 18.00 to 25.00 short 10.00 to 12.00 Milady, special 40.00 select 30.00 to 35.00 •' medium 18.00 to 26.00 short 10.00 to 12.00 KiUarney Brilliant, special 30.00 to 35.00 select. . 20.00 to 26:00 medium 16.00 to 18.00 short... 8.00 to 12.00 Ophelia, special 30.00 to 35.00 select 20.00 to 25.00 mecllura 15.00 to 18.00 short 8.00 to 12.00 Wliite Killarney, special.. 30.00 to 35.00 select . . 20.00 to 26.00 medium. 16.00 to 18.00 " ■• " short .. . 8.00 to 12.00 Killarney, special select " medium . . . " short Mrs. Ward, special. . . . '■ select .... " medium . . " " short Sunburst, special .... select '■ medium .... short Cecile Brunner Elgar Baby Doll Extra special roses billed ROSES, OUR SELECTION CARNATIONS Fancy Good ORCHIDS. Cattlej'as Per 100 30.00 to 36.00 20.00 to 15.00 to 8.00 to 30.00 to 20.00 to 15.00 to 8.00 to 30.00 to 20.00 to 15.00 to 8.00 to 26.00 18.00 12.00 36. «0 26.00 18.00 12.00 36.00 26.00 18.00 12.00 5.00 5.00 6.00 accordingly. 10.00 12.00 8.00 to 10.00 Per doz. 12.00 to 15.00 inSCELLANEOUS. Violets % Valley Easter Lilies Callas Snapdragon, .per bunch, 7Bc Calendulas Daisies Mignonette .Sweet Peas Tulips Jonquils Daffodils GREENS. Plumosus $ Sprengeri Adiantum Leucothoe Mexican Ivy Woodwardia Ferns Smilax per doz. Wild Smilax per case Ferns per 1000 Galax per 1000 Per 100 1.00 to ; 1.60 8.00 35.00 35.00 1.50 6.00 2.00 8.00 6.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 1.00 4.00 to 1.60 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to $ 6.00 3.00 to 6.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 10.00 4.00 6.00 4.60 2.00 ftfVVVVtfvv^Vtf^vvv^^ftv^vvvy^ftftA^ffiV^^ft^j^^lflA^^ftiVv^^ftJVV^^^vvvvvuv^^ bill of fare and .some houses ;ire featur- ing late crops of freesias. Pot lilies, rambler roses, French hydrangeas and bulbous stock will be the chief offerings in the plant line here this season al- though made up baskets of foliage plants will play an important part. A few azaleas will be seen at some of the retail stores. Green goods are none too plentiful owing to the strike and are scarce at times, including ferns, which are being quoted at .$4.50 per 1,000 for Easter. Big preparations are being made everywhere for Easter by all the local retailers, who are all looking for- ward to a brisk business. EXPRESS CONDITIONS. The express conditions are improv- in rapidly and the wholesalers are now (Wednesday, March 24) able to make shipments of cnt flowers and plants to sill points over all lines up to 2 p. m. daily, which means that all orders placed in tliis market for Easter will be given the same careful attention as in former years. NOTES. C. Ij. Washburn is again attending to his duties at Bassett & Wasliburn's store, after making a 3.000 mile busi- ness and pleasure trip with Mrs. Wash- burn through the southwest and south, returning Marcli 22. Mr. Washburn says that one of the department stores in Dallas. Tex., was advertising flow- ers at ridiculously low prices while he was there, much to the annoyance of the retail florists, who were compelled to ask higher prices, owing to the sim- ple fact that they were unable to buy the same quality of stock at anywhere near the sum asked. Kennicott Bros. Co. has received another advertisement from Memphis, Tenn.. wliich appeared in a daily paper there last week when one of the de- partment stores featured roses and car- nations at 30 cents per dozen. This house is wondering how the grower is able to exist on the returns of this stock during the high cost of produc- tion. The commissioners of Lincoln park have purchased the block of 'and bounded by Ashland. Giddings. Leland and Clark. 2i3Gx370. from the Union Trust Company for .$.50,000, and will transform this into a small park with fleldhouse, playfield. club rooms and shower baths. A. Henderson visited the New York wholesale cut flower market while he was attending the spring show at the Grand Central Palace last week, and noticed, particularly, that gardenias were as plentiful there as they are scarce in this market. N. J. Wietor says that carnations will be in good crop at Wietor Bros.' greenhouses for Easter, but that red will be somewhat scarce. The roses will also be in good crop, but he is looking for an early cleanup in both items. Philip J. Schupp says that business has shown a great improvement at the J. A. Budlong Co.'s store this week, and he is very optimistic in regard to the Easter demand now that the express strike is practically ■ over. The E. C. Amling Co. is showing some particularly fine Darwin tulips from the Sam Pearce greenhouses, which are right in crop for Easter. Tonners" are handling a large sup- ply of choice sweet peas and the re- ports from their growers Indicate fine crops for Easter. The Women's National Farm and Garden Association will endeavor to get a trained city forester. Governor Lowden has proclaimed April 30 and October 12 as Arbor and Bird days this year. 1920. The American Florist, 555 EXTRA FANCY CARNATIONS In Heavy Supply for Easter You Get the Best Stock in the Chicago Maricet at the prices quoted when you place your orders here Satisfied customers everywhere speak highly of Reinberg's Roses and Carnations. Give your customers the best. Place your order here. If there is something you need in Cut Flowers that you do not find in the price list, just ask for it and we will include it in your shipment if it is obtainable in this market. Buy Uiret't from the Grow-er EASTER PRICE LIST Subject to Change Without Notice MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Per 100 Specials $35.00 to $40.00 Select 25.00 to 30.00 Medium IX. 00 to L'O.Oii Short 12.00 to 1.^..00 COI.UMBIA Specials 35.00 to 40.00 Select 25.00 to 30.00 Mpdium 18.00 to ::0.»o Short 12.00 to 15.00 ^"*'sp?cials $30.00 to $35.00 Select 20.00 to 25.0(1 Medium 15.00 to 20.90 Short . S.OO to 12.00 Per 100 L'.-i.00 IS. 00 to 20.00 Champ Wclland 1 Killnrney ^ Specials . Killnrney Brilliant f Select ... White KUIarney J Medium 15.00 My Maryland Short 8.00 to 12.00 EXTn.\ SPI5CIAL, STOCK SUNBURST, OPHELIA Per 100 Special $30.00 to $35.00 Select 20.00 to 25.00 .^redium 15.00 to 20.00 Short 12.00 PREMIER Specials 35.00 to Select 25.00 to Medium 18.00 to Short 12.00 to ROSES. OUR SELECTION Cariintions 8.00 to JonquilK 8.00 to Sweet Peas 3.00 to Lilies Adiantum A.sparheus. per bunch 50c Boxnood, per bunch 35c Ferns, per 1.000 $4..S(i Galax, bronze and sreen, per 1.000. $2.00 Leuoethoe .Sprays *' * " « Smilax. per doz. strings $3.00 BILLED ACCORDINGLY 40.00 30.00 20.(111 15.00 10.00 12.00 10.00 5.00 35.00 2.00 1.00 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., ^^^^^^o^ir^ CHICAGO 556 The American Florist. Mar. 27, Easter ILr'ilies We have plenty of extra well grown Lilies for Easter that are jast coming into bloom, jast right to be cut in time for EAST£R. Extra fancy Lilies, 30c. Extra fancy Lilies, medium length stems, 25c. Good large Lilies, short length stems, 20c. (No small buds counted.) PREMIER. COLUJIBIA. RCSSEU-. MELADY: Per 100 Long fancy $25.00 Choice medium 18.00 to $20.00 Good sliorts 10.00 to 16.00 OPHELIA. SUNBURST. HEARST. M.\RTI>AND. PINK AND WHITE KILLARNET: Long fancy 15.00 to 20.00 Clioice medium 12.00 to 15.00 Good siiorts 8.00 to 10.00 NESBIT AND BRUNNER: For corsages 3.00 to 6.00 FREESIA 2.00 to 4.00 CARNATIONS: Per 100 Fancy flrst-class stock .. $10.00 to $12.00 Clioice medium stoclc... 6.00 to 8.00 SWEET PEAS: Fancy Spencers 2.00 to 3.00 (1000 lots. $15.00 and up) TULIPS: Fancy colored — double.. 10.00 to Fancy colored — single... 6.00 to 12.00 8.00 JONQUILS : Fancy stock 6.00 to 8.00 Medium stock 4.00 to 6.00 C.4LBNDULA: Orange King 2.00 to 4.00 PANSIES: Fancy, per doz. bunches. $ 1.50 to $ 2.00 VIOLETS: Home grown singles. New York doubles... Per 100 .75 to 1.50 .75 to 1.00 VALLEY 10.00 MEXICAN IVY -ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS. ASPAR.4GUS Sprenereri . . . FERNS per 1000 .76 to 1.00 Per Bunch .35 to .60 .35 to .50 4.00 SUBJECT TO MARKET CHANGE Express Strike is About Over. Send your Easter Orders here and they will be promptly filled. Express conditions permit us to make shipments to all points up to 2 p. m. daily. 164 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO L. D. Phone. Central 3373 Formerlj' at 30 Randolph Street A. T. PYFER & COMPANY, D. F. Simouds, 1017 West Han-isoii street, is chairm.an of the florists' trade committee of the local order of Elks, which is completing- the arrang-emeuts for the national convention to be held here. July -Ci-lO. The local lodge will present at least 20.00l> corsage bou- quets to the visiting- ladies, and the ■other flo-n-ers that will be used will make the total so large that Mr. Si- mouds is requesting the growers to ar- range their crops so as to have a good supply ready at that time. Allie Zecli is vice-chairm,an of Mr. Simonds' com- mittee. Philip Schupp and Eric John- son joined this lodge last week, and .\. T. Pyfer is scheduled to ride the billy goat at the next meeting. Poehlman Bros. Co. is having a heavy demand for pot lilies, and everything points to a complete cleanup early at the Morton Grove greenhouses. Frencli hydrangeas are also in heavy demand, and a visit through the rest of the es- tablishment leads one to believe that the cut of roses and carnations will enable this firm to take care of all their Easter orders. John Poehlmann is suffering from a severe cold this week. A. L. Vaughan & Co. have had a big week, notwithstanding the express con- dition, with a heavy call for Easter lilies, which are seen in quantity .at their establishment. The veteran wliolesaler is looking for a heavy Easter demand now that it is possilile to make shipment to all points again. Zech & Mann report a heavy demand for lilies for Easter, and everythiug points to an early clean-up in this line at the advertised quotations. Allie Zech called on- some of his growers this week, and found that sweet peas will be in heavy supply for this occasion. A. T. Pyfer & Co. have their share of lilies to offer for Easter, in addition to a complete line of all other season- able stock. Mr. Pyfer is confident that the demand will absorb the supply this year, and is advising early placing of orders. Peter Reinberg is booking .a large number of orders for Easter, and if tlie late demand continues to be anywhere near as brisk as what the early call for stock is going to be. everything in cut flowers will clean-up early. Erne & Company are taking good rare of their customers with grreens (hiring the shortage, owing to the strike, notwithstanding the fact that there was considerable loss in storage this season. A. Miller, president of the American Bulb Co.. received a cable from Albert Koehler this week to the effect that he is unable to leave Hamburg, Ger- many, owing- to the rail strike. Paul Klingsporn is again on duty at the Chicago Flower Growers' Associa- tion's store after attending the New York spring show, held at the Grand Central Palace last week. The A. Li. Randall Co. will h.ave a late crop of freesias to offer this Easter, in addition to a large supply of lilies from the Emil Buettner greenhouses at Park Ridge. The Joseph Foerster Co. is supplying its trade with a choice grade of sweet peas, which are seen in quantity here this week. Charles J. Stromback. former head gardener at Lincoln park, died March 22. See obituary elsewhere in this issue. W. N. Rudd will celebrate another birthday. March 30. Visitors : Dave Geddes, St. Louis. Mo.: Arthur R. Salmon and wife, of Kalispell, Mont., returning from Eng- land: W. H. Elliott. Boston. Mass.; H. M. Burt, Jackson, Mich.; Calvin Kins- man. Austin. Minn.: "Victor Emanuel, of the National Flower Decorating Co.. Inc., New York. 1920. The American Florist. 557 LARGE SUPPLY Easter Lilies $25.00, $30.00 and $35.00 per 100. Fancy Butterfly Sweet Peas, $3.00, $4 00 and $5 00 per 100. Common, $1.50 lo $2,50 per 100. BEST QUALITY TO BE HAD Roses and Carnations Columbia, Russell, Premier, Milady, Ophelia, Ward, Welland, Brilliant, Double White and Pink Klllarney, Sunburst, Hearst, Nesblt and Brunner. NONE BETTER ON THE CHICAGO MARKET All colors^^ -=Qood quality IN GOOD SUPPLY DARWIN TULIPS --TULIPS -JONQUILS Choice stock of Valley, Sweet Peas, Callas, Daisies, Rubrums, Easter Lilies, Freesias, Calendulas, Mignonette, Violets, Lupines, Pansies and all other Seasonable Stock. Don't Forget Us on GREENS, as We Have Mexican Ivy, Sprengeri, Ferns, Adiantum, Etc. If you want good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best located Wholesale Cut Flower House. You can increase your profits and business by sending all orders direct to J. A. Budlong Co. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., L°K.. CHICAGO Prices As Low As Others. Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty H^^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. ■We are In dally touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent ua recelvine such benefits, WB AKE CLOSED ALL DAY SUNDAY. Indianapolis. ADVERTISING EMPLOYED TO PREVENT GLUT. Improved weather has resulted iu a corresponding change iu the amount of stock available, and local florists ai"e now finding advertising necessary to help move the fairly plentiful supply. The local trade seems to have adopted the policy of advertising only when it has something to advertise, which looks reasonable, despite the oft-repeated as- sertion of advertising expert.^! that re- sults from publicity cannot be turned off and on like water from a spout. With Easter close at hand, prospects. of course, are excellent for the next few weeks, though the weather will continue to play an important part in developments. NOTES. Tile American Legion, which has its headquarters in this city, is con- sidering the selection of a memorial flower, and several posts have already iudicated their choice in the matter. The Edward B. Rhodes Post, at Ta- coma. Wash., for instance, has passed a resolution favoring the adoption of the Shirley poppy as the memorial flower. The resolution urged that "the American Legion take steps to assist aud urge that every public park, cemetery and private garden, in grati- tude to the men who made the supreme sacrifice, do. during the coming spring and summer and every spring and summer thereafter, revere the memory of our soldier dead by setting aside a plot for continued display of waving red poppies: that a red poppy be worn by every member of the American Le- gion on Memorial day of 1920, and every year thereafter." Franklin D'Ol- ier. national commander of the Legion, has ruled that the formal adoption of a flower must be passed on by a gen- eral convention. Accordingly, any ac- tion at the coming Memorial day will depend on the sentiment of local posts of the Legion. A sextette of attractive young wom- en, who make their livelihood by dis- playing garments of all kinds, were here during the week, appearing as the headliner at the Lyric theatre, a vaudeville house. A showing of spring clothing for women would of course not be complete without appropriate flowers, and this part of the display 558 The American Florist. Mar. 27, Easter Cut Flowers Plenty of Stock for Everyone-Order He|;e. Roses, Carnations, Lilies, Tulips, Jonquils, Sweet Peas, Callas, Violets, Greens, Etc. D^'For Prices on Easter Stock see our advertisement in last week's issue of this paper— Page 488. F RNE ^ COMPANY WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph Street, l. d. phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. was provided by the Pahnd Floral Com- pany. The names of the companies furnishing; the articles shown were given on a slide, and in addition, .on placards used during' the act. The ad- vertising- appeared to be inexpensive and worth wliile. Henry Henningsen, who has operated the Hamilton greenhouses at Greens- burg. Ind., ou lease for the past year, purchased the establishment recently from Mrs. Bmma Hamilton for a con- sideration of ^13.000. The green- houses are the largest in that part of the state. M. B. C. Columbus, 0. EASTER BUSINESS APPEARS PROMTSINU. Active preparations are being made for the Easter trade and indications point ' to a very good business for thi.'< occasion. Reports show that there will be a plentiful supply of Easter lilies as the weather has been good for the growing of this flower. There will also be a plentiful supply of other flowers such as roses, carnations, violets, sweet peas and jonquils. Tlie demand for flowers has been slightly lietter than the previous week. Funeral business has not been active, but there is a bet- ter party demand. Weddings are also more numerous. On the whole, trade has been satisfactory in many ways. The supply of the various kinds of flow- ers has been good, and jirices are still comparatively cheap. Roses have been in good demand, and the receipts have been generous. They have been sell- ing from .f.3 to $S per dozen. The sup- ply of carnations is fair, and prices unchanged. There is a good demand for violets at .$1..50 to .$2 per bunch. Jonquils are selling well, and the same is true of sweet peas. .Some plants are now arriving among which are several varieties of tub roses and tnlips. NOTES. While a lai-ge majority of tlie people believe there is nothing in a name, that theory was overthrown last week in this city, when the state civil service commission held an examination for the position of florist at state institu- tions. An applicant named Weed failed to secure a passing grade, while an- other named William H. Rose of Athens, stood highest in the test and was given the appointment. Papers have been filed with the secre- tary of state increasing the authorized capital of the Celina Greenhouse Co., of Celina, Ohio, from .$2.'>,(i(X> to .f."«0,- 000. J. w. I.. Cincinnati, 0. RECORD EASTER liUSINESS EXPECTEU. All hands are now looking forward to Easter business, the consensus of opinion being that it will be the best ever, in spite of all the previous con- ditions which were not such as would be of value to the welfare of the trade. One unusual condition, no doubt the result of high prices, has come to our notice, through the fact that so many death notices contain the request to omit flowers. The frequency of this is probably forethought on the part of bereaved ones to spare their friends un- necessary expense. The great shortage of stock can be traced to the amount of glass under cultivation not being brought up to pre-war standing. In ad- dition to this the buying power of the public, enhanced by excessive profits and high wages, increased the demand. Prices on stock are .about the same as last week. St. Patrick's day showed only a slightly above normal demand for green flowers. Sweet pea^ are showing shorter stems as the season progresses, but have quality, are good sellers, and clean up daily. Most grow- ers of daffodils are holding off until Easter with their main crop, and in consequence, they have been in short supply the past week. Fi'eesias and Paper White narcissus are about through for the season. The green supply is normal again. NOTES. C. G. Anderson, manager of the plant department of the Rolf Zetlitz Co.. of Dayton. O., was in town recently. Mr. Anderson bought some young begonia stock and likewise booked some nice orders for Easter plants. Visitors: J. A. Keller. Lexington; Mrs. L. A. Fennelle. Lexington; G. E. Van Zanten, Hillegom, Holland, K. Boston, Mass. MARKET TONE MUCH BETTER. There has been a change for the bet- ter in market conditions, due not so much to an increased demand as a shortening in the supply. This is par- ticularly true of roses and bulbous flow- ers, both of which are selling up close. Select American Beauties bring .$1 each, while six cents is low on daffo- dils. This week's market opened with a good supply Monday, which cleaned up well at .satisfactory figures. The Easter supply of cut flowers looks very EASTER VIOLETS First quality double blue Violets at the following net prices: 50 in bnnch with Galax leaves, $2. OOper 100; specials, 100 in bunch with Galax leaves, $2.50 per 100. Sand struck Violet cuttings, ready June 1st, $30 00 per 1000. Above prices are C. O. D. GEORGE F. HEEB Rhlnebeck, New York Mention the Amencan Florist when writing Cards, Tags, Labels, Stickers, Blotters, Announcements. Write for samples. THE JOHN HENRY CO. Florists' Cards and Printing, LANSING, MICH. Mention the American Florist when writing promising. Lilies, both longiflorum and callas, are of extra quality. Roses will be in'' good quantity as will sweet peas. Violets never looked better, es- pecially singles, this city's favorite cor- sage flower. NATIONAI. GROWERS' ASS'N IX)CAL FORJtED. A meeting of the growers of this city and vicinit.v to organize a local branch of the National Flower Growers' As.so- ciation. advance mention of which ap- peared in our issue of March 20, page 468, was held at the American House, on the evening of March 23 and was attended by more than SO of the leading plant and cut flow-er growers of this section. Secretary J. F. Ammanu and Wallace R. Pierson were the speakers and both outlined the necessity of the association and the work it hoped to accomplish by the organization. It was unanimously agreed to form such a lo- cal body and temporary oflicers were elected as well as delegates to repre- sent it at the meetingt of the national body in Cleveland, C. in August. K. 1920. The American Florist. 559 ■— ^ ■ •!• Extra Fancy Stock at |- ^^TOi^ I ili^^ $25.00, $30.00 and $35.00 LCl^l/Vyl L-IIIVy'^ per 100 blooms. Packed in wooden boxes at the greenhouses, 100 in a box, and will reach you without being rehandled. Our lilies this season are from the same grower who has shipped us such fancy stock in other years. Unsurpassed for quality in this market. Plenty of All Other Cut Flowers for Easter BEAUTIES SWEET PEAS Fine crop of perfect beads on strong stems, with Grown and timed expressly for Easter. No tail-end luxuriant foliage. stock, choice orchid flowering slock in all the Medium, per doz $ fi.OO to $ 6 00 colors in the market. Long, medium, per doz T.ftO to 9.00 $2.00 to $3.00 per 100; extra fancy, $4.00 per 100. Special, long, per doz 10.00 to 12.60 rADNSTION^ ROSES ^^r^ ■%! ^ r^ ■ ■ ^-^ 1 ^wJ Heavy supply of high quality stock at right prices. Largest and best supply of shipping stock Kvery variety grown in this market, with in the wes-t at reasonable prices. some only obtainable at Randall's. Good Supply of BALL'S FANCY DOUBLE CALENDULAS and an Excellent Crop of LATE FREESIAS. X. L. RANDALL CO. ITf^n^'llmil Wabash Ave. and Lake St., CHICAGO Heavy Easier Sflpply of Cut Flowers Finest Quality Roses in Large Quantities Farttcularl; the very cboiccst Russell, Premier, Milady, Beauties, Killamey .White KlUarney, Killamey Brilliant, Columbia, Ward, and all the Miniature Varieties. Home Grown Orchids and Gardenias. None Better Choicest Carnations in all colors ^'w«rppf f PAC '*" ^^*' ^^^^ varieties, including the newer intro- OWCCI- X Cao duclions, and all ol Zvolanek's proven favorites. ^^Your aim is always to supply your trade with the best. They gel iL when you place your orders with us. JOSEPH POERSTER CO. WHOIiESAIiB FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Spokane, Wash. FLORISTS' DAY AT All cr.UB MEETING. March 11 was "tlorists' day with the Ad Club, and the dining- room of the Davenport hotel was arranged to present to the business men. the real importance of the industry. Each table carried some particular type of floral piece, .such as would be appropriate for the bride, the home, the society grirl. the business man's office, or the new arrival, and strung- across the room, were long wires, showing how easily flowers could be ordered by telegraph. Laddie carnations were at each plate and the programme was in complete charge of the florists. Mr. Kip, of tlie Spokane Floral Company, made a most interesting talk concerning flowers and foliage, showing that Eve used them for clothes and they have been more and more essential to man ever since. He told how this city had formerly brought in all its flowers, but was now an exporter. He said there were 18 acres given over to i>urely commercial flowers growing under glass here, and that for last year, each of these re- turned $23,000. John W. Duncan, local park commissioner, told of the ollicial aid given the industry, and the lunch- eon closed by the singing in unison of "Say It With Flowers." the nation- al organization's song. There were about 200 business men present, and at the close, all voted that the florists had easily led the field in the various industries, which have been in charge of special days before the Ad Club. Xot a little of this credit must be given to Harry Wraight. of the Daven- port Hotel Flower Shop. H. M. 560 The American Florist. Mar. 2? I F. WINTERSON CO. 166 N. Wabash Ave. L. D. Phone, Central 6004 Established 1892 Chicago Dally Shipments of the finest stock In Roses, Carnations and Violets. Headquarters for Wild Smllax, Fancy Ferns, Adiantum and all Green Goods. Don't forget, our Supply Department is complete— Ribbons, Chiffons, Boxes, Crepe Paper and Wire Designs. ™iitiiitn n ...inni».ni f in imiTiimmiiiiiiitiit tin mi iiitiiti miiinniiiiii I I tiiii m ftiitiiiiiiimnMmiiiiiiiiMinmti iiiiiiiiiiiiimiHmiiiiiimiuiiiitimiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiimiiimmimiiiiiilmiiTniiiniiiiliiluniini linm i l l l llllillillltf.j For Florists' Supplies, Baskets, Chiffons and Spring Novelties PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., \mn sm.tt si., Pittsburgh, Pa. maii i n iin i iiDinnniimiiHiiiiiiiitiiPuunniiiniiiiiiiiuniiii iii:iiijniim:iiiimi:iiiintiii]tiiMinini]HinHiiii]immimin Pittsburgh, Pa. MABKETT CONDITIONS SHOW IMPROVEMEIST. The week ending' March 20. closed with the market iu better shape and prices firmer than for some time. Tlie early part of the week was poor, but towards the last the demand quick- ened and the supply shortened, caus- ing a clean up ou Saturday, which was certainly welcomed by the wholesale houses. American Beauties are in in- creased supply, and the longer grades are of very good quality, but the short- er stock leaves much to be desired. Premier and Columbia have the call among the roses, and are in heavy sup- ply. Of the other sorts, Ophelia is the best, and has the call. The carnation situation is good, witli a fair increase in supply, but not enough to glut the market, and prices have remained around $5 and $6 per hundred. Easter lilies are more plentiful, but there has been no difficulty in moving all that come' in. (Calla lilies are in over supply for the first time this season and there has been a slight reduction in the whole- sale price. The supply of sweet peas is heavy, in fact too heavy for the mar- ket to absorb, and some of them find their way to the street boys. Some of the finest snapdragons of the season are now on the market and bring fancy prices. Violets still move slowly and no doubt will continue to do so until Easter, when the demand should be heavy, as Easter is early this year and violets should be of good quality. Irises and freesias are about over for this season, while mignonette, calendulas, myosotis and baby primroses move slowly. There has been a shortage of greens in this market, due to the fact that our main supply comes from Flor- ida, and freezing weather has destroyed the present crop. NOTES. The outlook for Easter is very bright, ■with enough stock to fill all orders, and prices about on a par with last year. The lily situation is good: while sonie of the local growers claim that their entire crop will not be ready for Easter, still it looks as though there would be enough to go around. The McCallum Company had exhibits at both the New York and Lansing. Mich., flower shows. The New York exhibit was looked after by Sam Selig- man and T. J. Nolan, while E. J. Mc- Callum, Henry L. Blind and Wm. T. Usinger were in charge at Lansing. Harold Brookins. of Jerry Brookins & Son, Orchard Park, N. Y.. stopped off here on his way home from the New York show. This firm is shipping some of the finest sweet peas to this market that have been received this season. The A. W. Smith Flower Stores Com- pany will' be on deck with its usual Coniprisinpthe largest assortment of Florist Hoses obtainable. The Arnold Florist Uo-X stock has been purchased by the Lindley Company. Write as for pricel. GEO. L. HOOPIS, New York Representative, 601 W. 144th St. A. V. Z. JENNINGS, Chicago Representative, 20 E. Jackson Blvd. LINDLEY BOXES ARNOLD BOXES Lindley Flower Box Company, Quality box Makers, Marion, Indiana fine display of Easter plants, which they grow' at the range oil Mt. Wash- ington. B. F. Engle, of Rochester. Pa., was a welcome visitor last week. He spent the greater part of the winter on the Pacific coast. Randolph & McClements' large force has been kept busy with several Jarfre funeral orders the past week. McGrath & Langhans report busi- ness as above normal for this season of the year. Visitors from Chicago included Paul Klingsporn of the Chicago Flower Growers' Association and W. Hansen, of the E. C. Amling Company. M. Trl-City Florists' Club. St. Patrick's day always brings a host of parties, but the good old saint never sponsored anything more enjoy- able than the "dinner-dance" given the Tri-City Florists' Club at the Daven- port Outing Club, March 11. The siiint this time was none other than Victor De Lascaille, of Davenport, a recently elected member of the club, but already a real comi'ade and co-worker. Mem- bers and ladies, numbering about 7."i. after a very brief business meeting, partook of a business dinner, made even more enjoyable by its beautiful environments. The numerous tables were adorned so artistically with flow- ers, ferns and accessories in keeping with the season, that even the keen eyes of the florists themselves mar- velled at the effect. Especially uniqtie w-ere place markers of wee pots of growing shamrock. Judge N. A. Larson, of Moline, was chief speaker of the evening, but when the strains of the orchestra became irresistible, all formality was put aside, everyone forgot care and age, and either danced or w-atched others do so. Here daffodils, hyacinths and Laddie carnations, a courtesy to the host, lent their grace and fragrance. An im- promptu programme of aesthetic danc- ing and vocal numbers added to the en- tertainment. After a seemingly short evening, but really at a late hour, the guests took leave, declaring Mr. Dp Lascaille a most royal and hospitable host. N The April meeting will be held with Henry Gaethje of Rock Island. Offl- Sell More Potted Plants You can easily doubl» your plant trade by showing your customer* how easy It Is to irro» potted plants with a „ Little Wonder Plant Irrigator They Ueep your plants- watered Just right. Wholesale price. J20.0* per 100. If your BUDply hou>« does not carry thon» send us their name wltlv >our order. Sample by mail. 92« The Wonder Plant Irrigator Go. 2918 N. Clark St., CHICAGO lJqi^Nlie.M:E;^£RijrH»E(iDJCo! ililliMMU^^^ z:Csr:2 GOLDFISH 1,500,000 (Fancy and Plain)' Ready for market at rock-bottom prices. Ship anywhere In U. S. or Cajiada. Write for our Illustrated cataloffua. Oriental Goldfish Sc Supply Co. 37S7 to 3761 Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IIL cers for the ensuing year were unani- mously elected as follows : Charles Reardon, president: John Staack. Mo- line. Joe Tuckis, Rock Island, and Vic- tor De Lascaille. Davenport, vice-presi- dents; Wm. Knees, Jr., secretary; L. Stapp. financial secretary; Wm. Knees. Sr.. treasurer. Trustees : R. E. DeRyke,. C. Sorensen and Miss Tearney. W.M KXEES, Jr., Sec'y. 1920. The American Florist. 561 John Kruchten Co ( Not Incorporated ) 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS \j. I>. IMioiie Central K()1«-81H7. CHICAGO, ILL. ECAMUNCCO. The Largest, Best Kqiiipped, Most Centrally Located WHOLESAXiE CUT FLOWER HOUSE 1\ OHICACJO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO \.. D. Phones CENTRAI, 1077 and 1»78 Uention the American Florist when writing MILLER &MIJSSER Wholesale Florists 211 North State Street CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing A. L. Randall Co., fj^ai^B^ Wabasb Ave., and lalie St. SMMSa tyyujies CHICAGO, ILL. tofchftii!!^ Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing Weiiand-RischCoi FIOWERCROWERS nuPHOne'lcj Utl/ABACU lUC CHICAGO axnuLSTs m4 HWAnAan AVE. ILLINOIS Uention the American Florist when writing George Reinberg WHOLESALE FLORISt Extra fancy Ophelia. SnnbnTst, Co- Inmbla. Russell. Milady, White Klllar- ney and Killamey Brilliant Roses. All ■ orders given prompt attention. Try us. ^ 162 N. Wabash Av., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Wire Hanging Basliets Price List, 1919. Plain Wire Hanging Baskets. lO-lnch Jl-'o 14. inch »3.00 I2.iuch 2-25 16-moh 4.50 SHEET MOSS in bags, per bag, $2.00 Our Sheet Moss is tlie best value for the money In the market. Michigan Cut Flower Exch2inge,''tir'ioTM^''- Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe Rower MM'Kel.J Chicago. EASTER PRICE LIST. Dozen Roses, Beauty % 3.00@$10.00 Per 100 M's. Chas. Russell. 10.00® 60.00 Columbia 10.000 60.00 Preirier 10.00® 60.00 Hoosler Beauty. .. S.00@ 35. OD Killarney Brilliant. 8.00® 35.00 Killarney 8.00® 35.00 White Killarney... 8.00® 35.00 Richmond 8.00® 36.00 My Maryland 8.00® 36.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer. 8.00® 36.00 Milady 10.00® 60.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 8.00® 26.00 Sunburst 8.00® 36.00 Ophelia 8.00® 36.00 Dble. W. Killarney. 8.00® 35.00 Champ Weiland 8.00® 36.00 Stanley 8.00® 36.00 Bayard Thayer 10.00® 60.00 Cecile Brunner 6.00® 6.00 George Elgar 6.00® 6.00 Baby Doll 6.00® 6.00 Nesbit 6.00 Our selection 10.00® 12.00 Carnations 6.00® 16.00 Cattleyas per doz. 12.00® 15.00 Mignonette 6.00® 10.00 Snapdragons per doz. 1.00 Freesia 3.00® 6.00 Tulips 6.00® 16.00 Daisies 2.00® 4.00 Valley 6.00® 8.00 Calendulas 4.00® 10.00 Gardenias per doz. 6.00® 9.00 Lilies per doz. 3.00 Jonquils 6.00® 10.00 Callas 25.00® 36.00 Sweet Peas per 100 3.00® 6.00 Violets 1.00® 2.00 Perns per 1,000 4.60 Galax per 1,000 1.50® 2.00 Leucothoe 1.00® 1.25 Plumosus Strings each .60® .75 Sprengeri, Plumosus, Sprays 3.00 Mexican Ivy 75® 1.00 Boxwood, 36c per lb., per case 9.00 ZECH & MANN WHOLESAIE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 '^ •^.^./»*v^.rfN/s/s/WW>/sr.# THE CHRYSANTHEMUM MANUAL B.y Elmer D. Smith FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Order. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago ■mnminmiiininiiiiinnHnnin i i iu i u i i it SPECIAL Assortment of 50 (^00 C A Tumbler Baskets ^Ct£i,D\f I RAEDLEIN BASKET CO. I 713 MIlTvankee Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. Tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiinuiinitiiiiiuiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiinitiiiiiiiniiiitf REFRIGERATORS complete: fixtures CENTRAL REFRIGERATOR A EQUIPMENT CO. Estimates Submitted. Mention the American Florist When writing 15S No. Clark Street. CHICXQO 562 The American Florist. Mar. 27, For Easter THE We will have a large supply of GARDENIAS. Good flowers, long stems. LILAC, white and lavender. BEAUTIES, mostly specials. Place your order early, as there will be no surplus in the above items. LEO Nl ESSEN CO., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. PKICES RISE FROM LOW LEVEL. There is a peak to the mountain of hig-h prices, and a bottom of the abyss to which they fall; this lowest level appears to have been reached some two weeks ago, and the trend is now up- wards toward the plains, where the footing- is sure and the going- good. There is little complaint heard of the busine.ss of the past week: there Iras been a fair demand, and while prices are low, as compared with cloudy weather records, they are better than at this period a year ago, and from now until Easter, there will be plenty of business for all who care to exert themselves. The stock of various kinds is all that can be desired in quality and variety. Roses are in good sup- ply, and offered at prices that allow them to be featured in the stores. Vio- lets, carnations and sweet peas are favorites with the street men, who are now a great help in moving the sur- plus. They will handle this stock in thousand lots, as their chances of sell- ing it are 100 to 1 as compared to the average retailer. Snapdragon is now at its best and one of the staple stocks. Easter lilies and callas have been too plentiful for the demand, but will be a great factor for the next two weeks. The calla has certainly made a record for itself the past season. There are plenty of cattleyas; soine- how there appears to have been an in- creased supply of these flowers the past season, as they are being used now by smaller stores, who always consid- ered orchids "Too rich for them." but who now pay $3.50 to $5 per dozen, and use them in much of their design work. The market has never been so well supplied with sweet peas or han- dled a better quality. Prices two weeks ago reached a low level, but last week all were moved through various chan- nels at satisfactory prices, the good stocjc bringing $10 to $25 per 1,000. EASl-ER PLANT STOCK. The plant men are now in their bus- iest season. Stock that is too forward has to be retarded, and the backward pots placed together and coaxed to do their best. Customers have now to be looked after, as the selling is most im- portant. From all accounts, the book- ing of orders is progressing favorably. Hydrangeas and lilies appear to be the quantity stocks. Rambler roses wiU hardly cover the demand. There are fairly good blocks of hardy azaleas, while genistas, marguerites, cinerarias and primulas are seen in fairly good quantities. Bulbous stock, what there is of it, is in fine condition. NOTES. The event of the week in trade cir- cles was the New York show. The Robert Craig Co. made a fine exhibit of its uephrolepis. the central specimens being superb plants. They also had a trade booth, at which they did a very good business. Many of the local craft took a run over and were gener.nlly pleased with their visit. The opinion is growing that this city would sup- port such an annual exhibition, if there was a suitable building in which to house it. There is no question but iust as fine a display of plants and cut flowers could be made here, and with the proper publicity, there would be no doubt of a paying attendance. Roses, Carnations, Snapdragon, Violets. Ml Seasonable Flowers. This Is tlic exclusive shop, only one block from E^xpress Depots. 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. ;iiiiiinuitiiiinirHiniiiiiiiiiiniminimunmmiiuiniiiiiiiinniinitiiiiiim>iiiiuniiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiitiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiniiiiitiiitii VjoMeFIoYcrMM'Kel^s Boston, Mar. 24. Per 100 Rosea. American Beauty . .26.00 @ 160.00 Shawver, Russell ...12.50«i> 20.00 KUlarney 10.00® 16.00 Milady 12.00® 30.00 Radiance 16.00® 40.00 -White KUlarney ... 8.00® 26.00 KUlarney BrilUant. . 16.00® 25.00 Ward 6.00® 1C.50 Hadley 12.00® 36.00 Ophelia 16.00® 30.00 Premier 12.50® 30.00 Columbia 16.00® 26.00 Maryland 16.00® 26.00 Hoosler Beauty 16.00® 36.00 Stanley 16.00® 26.00 Cattleyas. per doz 7.00® 15.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 5.00 Carnations 3.00® 8.00 Longiflorum Lilies 20.00® 26.00 Violets, a hundred 1.00® 1.26 Marguerites 4.00-6.00® S.OO Calendulas, per doz.. .76@1.00 Callas 16.60® 26.00 Snapdragons, per doz., 3.00@4.00 Adiantum 2.00 Asparagus Strings, per doz 9.00® 12.00 Asparagus bunches, each,. .60 .Tonquils 2.00® COO Preesia 6.00® 12.00 Anemonles. per doz 2.00 French Iris, per spray .50 Pansles 2.00® 3.00 Myosotls. a bunch 35® too Lily of the Valley 8.00® 12.00 Buffalo, Mar. 24. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, Special .... 60.00® 76.00 Fancy 30.00® 40.00 " Extra 20.00® 26.00 1st 8.00® 12.00 KUlarney 6.00® 16.00 My Maryland 6.00® 20.00 White KUlarney 6.00® 15.00 Sunburst 6.00® 20.00 Ward 6.00® 8.00 Columbia 10.00® 26.00 Ophelia 8.00® 20.00 Russell 12.00® 20.00 Shawyer 8.00® 16.00 Bon Silene 4.00® 6.00 Cattleyas 76.00® 100.00 Dasies 1.00® 3.00 Valley 10.00® 12.00 Violets 76® 1.00 Calla liUles 16.00® 36.00 Japan Lilies 8.00® 10.00 Easter Lilies 20.00® 30.00 Paper Whites 4.00® 6.00 Carnations 4.00® 6.00 Mignonette 6.00® 10.00 Snapdragons 8.00® 16.00 Sweet Peas 76® 3.00 Asparagus Sprengerl 36® .50 Ferns, per 1000 3.60 Calendulas 3.00® 6.00 Smllax. doz 4.00 Golden Spur .....' 4.00® 6.00 Preesia 3.00® 4.00 Von Sion 4.00® 6.00 The Sunday edition of the Philadel- phia Pul-)lic Ledger contained an eight- page section, devoted to plants, flowers and vegetables. There were a numlier of well illustrated leading articles on rose and herbaceous gardens, and the planting of shrubbery in the embellish- ment of the lawn and home surround,- ings. About tliree-foin-ths of the pages were filled with advertisements of the l^rite 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 Roses, Carnations, Violets, Freesia. 1225 Race St. PlUladelphla. Pa Mention the American Florist when writing Cincinnati, Mar. 24, Per 100 Roses, Premier 6.00® 25.00 " Columbia 5.00® 25.00 Butterfly 6.00® 25.00 White KUlarney ... 5.00® 20.00 Pink KUlarney 6.00® 20.00 Sunburst 6.00® 26.00 " Mrs. Aaron Ward... 6.00® 26.00 Ophelia 6.00® 26.00 Baby Doll 3.00 Carnations 4.00® 6.00 Calendulas 1.00® 2.00 Paper White Narcissus.... 3.00® 5.Q0 Sweet Peas 1.00® 1.60 Freesia 3.00 Violets (California) .60 Princess of Wales. . .■ .76 Ferns, per 1,000 3.60 Leucothoe. per 1,000 6.00 Galax, per 1,000 1.60 Daffodils 4.00® 6.00 Mexican Ivy, per 1,000 6.00 Smllax, per string 16® .20 Dutch Hyacinths 4.00® 10.00 Plumosus (south) per bch. .20® .25 Tulips 4.00® 8.00 Lily of the Valley 6.00 Easter Lilies 26.00 most prominent seed and plant houses in the eastern section of the country. It was a wonderful display and a dis- tinct step in advance in the progress of the business. Alfred M. Campbell is justly proud of his splendid crop of -lO.OOO gigan- teum lilies. They have never been seen better anywhere. His lowest estimate is 200.000 blooms, which is "some crop" to move in two weeks. They appear to he timed just right. Orders are coming in very satisfactorily, half the 1920. The American Florist. 563 nOLTON & niniKEL co. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens J CI.PDLLWORTH CD CUT FLOWERS, PLANTS, BULBS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE. WIS. MAGNOLIA LEAVES Propari'd Mu^nolias, Urown, Green or Purple. Per box, ahoiit HUO leaves $1.50 10 boxes or more <^ 1.40 Red Mnjjuolias, per box 2.*^5 fiet our list of other Supplies, it's fne. Geo. H. Angermueller Co. 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. stuck heiiifT already sold. It takes in- itiative and confidence to do tilings in such a laifje way. These are, hnwever, Mr. Caniphell's long- suits, with which he will win this year, as he '. spl,. per doz. m.uO fey., per doz. 6.00 ex., per doz. 5.00 No. 1, per doz. 2.00 Hadley 10.00® 26.00 KiUarney 6.000 ]5.00 Maryland 6.00® 15.00 Sunburst 6.00(i!l 1500 Mrs. Aaron Ward... 4.00® 12.00 Russell 8.000 26.00 Columbia 8.00® 26.00 Ophelia 6.000 15.00 Hilda 6.000 15.00 Premier 8.00® 26.00 Lily of the Valley 8.00 Easter Lilies Co. 00 Carnations 6.00® .8.00 Cattleyas, each 1.00 Ferns, per 1,000 4.00 Sweet Peas 1.60® 3.00 Daisies 2.00® 4.00 Galax, per 1,000 2.00 Plumosus, per bunch .40 Sprengeri, per bunch .50 Smilax, per doz 3.00 Calendulas 2.00® 6.00 Tulips 6.00 Mignonette 6.00 Snapdragons, per doz 1.60® 3.00 Calla Lilies, per doz,, 3.00® 5.00 .St. Louis, Mar. 24. Per 100 Roses, Hadley 8.00® 16.00 Premier 8.00® 16.00 Killarnev 6.00® 10.00 White Killarney ... C.oo® 15.50 Hoosler Beauty 8.00® 16.00 Russell 8.00® 60.00 Ward 4.00 6.00 Sunburst 8.000 15.00 Perns, per 1000 4.00 Carnations 3,00® 6.00 Carnations, Laddie 15.00 Carnations, Specials 60® 2.00 Sweet Peas 3.00® 6.00 Calendulas 3.000 4.00 Callas lOlOO® 15.00 Mignonette 8.00 Violets .ou Gaia.x, per 1.000 .50 Leucothoe, per 1,000 7.50 Boxwood, per lb .26 Lily of the Valley 8.00 Preesia 2.00® 4.00 .Jonquils 3.00® 5.00 Milwaukee, Mar. 24, Per 100 Roses. Kiirn'y, AV. Kill'n'y 8.00® 20.00 Ward 6.000 16.00 Premier 15.000 35.00 Ophelia 8.000 26.00 Columbia 12.00® 36.00 Hoosler Beauty.... 6.00 15.00 r'arnations. assorted G.OO® S.OO Cattleyas. per doz 6.00® 6.00 Paper Whites 6.00 8.00 Violets 75® 1.00 rallas. per doz 3.00® 4.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 3.00 Lilies, per doz 2,60® 3.00 Lily of the Valley 8.00 Snap Dragon per doz. 1.000 1.50 Preesia per 100 4.00 H. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYTHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St.. Philadelphia, Pa. .1/eii(ioK (fte Amerxcan Florist tchen ivritina WHY NOT TRY THE McCALLUM CO. For Real Service in FLORISTS' SUPPr lES 7 We are manufacturers and importers — not merely jobbers. Send for Our New Catalog and be convinced. The McCailum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and SuDDllea 218 North Fifth St. Send list in for aaotations. Philadelphia, Mar, 24. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 50.00 76.00 fancy 25.00® 36.00 ■■ Mrs. Chas. Russell,. 8.00® 50.00 Killarney 2.00® 8.00 Hadley 8.000 26.00 " Sunburst 8.00 20.00 Wards 6.000 10.00 Ophelia 6.00® 16.00 Columbia 12.00® 36.00 Premier 10.000 30.00 Cattleyas 26® .76 Lilac, bunch 1.50® 2.60 Narcissus 4.00® 6.00 Mignonette 4.00® 8.00 Gardenias, doz., ,35® .75 Cypripediums 25.00® 40.00 Carnations 4.00® 8.00 Carnation Laddie 10.000 12.00 Snapdragons, per doz 1.50® 2.00 Callas 12.000 16.00 Easter Lilies 25.00® 30.00 Violets 600 1.00 Calendulas 1.50® 4.00 Adiantum 1.00® 1.60 Smilax .25 Asparagus Strings 60 @ .75 Sweet Peas 50® 3.00 Lily of the Valley 6.00® 8.00 564 The American Florist. Mar. 27, SWEET PEAS AND CARNATIONS OF THE FINEST QUALlTY^ ALSO THE USUAL SUPPLY OF VIOLETS FOR EASTER CLARENCE SLINN, FToS^sr^^ 133 West 28th Street, New York Mention the American Florist when writing New York. TRADE GOOD AND BAD IX TUEN. The business of the past week was spasmodic — some days fair, others dull, but if no better than the previous week it was no worse. In roses, tliere was a fair demand. A considerable quantity of the best stock went into the flower show, which possibly had some effect on the market. Good car- nations went as high as $C per KM I. In the general run of spring and bulb- ous stock, little change was. noted. Gardenias were the Jonahs, so to speak They could be bought, wholesale, for $S per 1(X>, and thousands of tliem were in the hands of the street men, as were violets. March 19-2(> were extremely disagreeable days as to weather, both being days of snow and rain, and the inevitable slush under foot. The bad weather seemed to help rather than hinder the attendance at the flower show, as there were good crowds on both days. March 22. — The week has opened with good sunshine, aud the prospect is for a heavy supply of stock, unless the "saving for Easter" begins. Roses and carnations, in fact all stock, are in good quality and supply. Carnations are quoted .$0 and .$S per lOU and vio- lets at .jO and 75 cents. EASTER OUTLOOK. The minds of the retailers are now concentrated on Easter prospects. March 21 opened with good sunshine, and it is hoped that tine weather will continue. Some of the pre-Christ- mas aud Easter reports can always be discounted, but it seems to be a fact that a considerable stock of lilie.s Mud pot roses are in a backward condition, and it will take good weather to bring them in. In lilies, there seems to be a larger stock for cutting than in pots. One well known firm of growers lias reportenrir-h 5 1 West Z8th street, new YORK ««V9C;pil i^» 1 diri«>ll9 Telephones: 420-421 -422 Watkins. Mention the American Florist ivhen writing FUTTERNAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102 West 28th St., New York. Telephones: Watkins 159 and 9761. The Right People to Deal With. Consignments Solicited has conducted the store for about 10 years. Theodore J. Pappas has been Mr. Doganges' agent, Mr. Hanges con- ducted his own, deals. Up in Bronx borough, which has more room to grow in than little old Manhattan, new retail stores are fre- iiuently started. One of the busy ones recently visited was that of N. Don- nias, the New York Florist, who is a good buyer in the wholesale district. Charles Milburn. formerly with G. H. Small & Sons, visited the flower show. He has just been discharged from a three years' service in the army, and was pickine- up news of the hap- penings in the florist business since he went away. We must again take the opportunity to say a good work for the Francis Scott Key roses. They were the lead- ing features in F. R, Pierson's collec- tion in the flower show. M. C. Ford exhibited in the flower show, but not in competition, a vase of fine long stemmed American Beauty roses grown tav Myers & Samtman, Chestnut Hill, Pa. A. T. Bunyard arranged an elabo- rate wedding decoration in St. George's church, March IS. The leading fea- tures were peach blossoms and other spring flowers. Joseph A. Millang is handling the sweet peas from the range of M. Matheron. whose stock took prizes and attracted much attention at the flower show. The dull monotony of the trade was occasionally enlivened during the week by visits from out of town florists who were alu'ays welcome. Edward Brenner is handling fine stock of Darwin and Flamingo tulips. A. F. F. ^r^ C. Lecakes & Co. Evergreens and Florists' Supplies Ferns, Galax, Laurel, Leucothoe Sprays, and Moss, Our Specialties. 1 16 W. 28th St., New York Telephone Watkins 2315 No connection with any other concern. Prompt and careful attention to Mail, Tele- graph and Telephone Orders. Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 133 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. Telephones 97G0 Chelsea SPECIALTIES-Cnt Orchids, Asparagus Plu- mosus Sprays and Mistletoe and Berries. Our Orchids are grown by CariUo A Co., of Mama roneck, N, Y. Mention the American Florist when loritinff Joseph A. Millang WHOIiESAIiE FLORIST 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephonei 2046 Watkins 1920. The American Florist. 565 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 3864 and a^i 58'watkins. NEW YORK CITY GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephons No. 2264 Witklni William Mackie VVHOLESAIiE; FLORIST 105 W. 28th St., New York Telcplionei 750 Wntklns Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST ■■•iK^slwaJiins 133 W. 28th St., New York All the NEW KOSES. CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOIiESAIiE COMMISSION All the New and Standard Varieties of Rosea. Violets, Carnations, Valley. Llltes, Etc. 34 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones! AVatklns 300 and 301 Uention the American Florist when writing niiiuuiniinuitiiiiinitiitiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiitiiiniiiiiitiiiiiniitiiiiim JOHN YOUNG & CO. I Wholesale Commission Florists | 53 W. 28tli Si. NEW YORK i e Telephone Watkins 4336 | RdiuiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiitiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiK- Mention the American Florist when writing WILLIAM P. FORD W^HOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 600 AVatkins CONSIGNMENTS SOIilCITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Chelsea 6925 I. Goldstein wholesaijE florist 116 W. 28th St., New York Prompt and careful attention to your interests. Consignments Solicited. J. K. ALLEN Wholesale CommlBslon Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 133 West 28th St., NEW YORK Established 1887 All consignments receive our special attention. VltoMeHoverMM'Kef.j New York, Mar. 24. Per 100 Roses. Beauty. Specials... 40.000 60.00 " extra and fancy 30.00® 35.00 Hoosier Beauty . . . 3.00® 15.00 Hadley 4.00® 8.000 50 00 Francis Scott Key. 50.00 Columbia 4.00® 15.00 " Prima Donna 3.00CS 15.00 Dble Wht. KiUarney 6.00® 16.00 White Killarney .. 2.00® 10.00 Aaron Ward 4.00® 12.00 Ophelia 3.00® 15.00 Sunburst 3.00® 12.00 J. L. Mock 3.00® 15.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 4.00® 20.00 " Premier 3.00® 40 00 Cattleya orchids, special.. 76.00 Carnationy 6.00® i 3 00 Adiantum Croweanum an 1.00® 3.00® 1 50 Asp. Plumosus. doz. bchs.. 4.00 Smllax, doz. strings 1.50® 2.00 Lilies, white 16.00® 20.00 Gardenias 5.00® 8.00 Callas, per doz 2.00® 4.00 Paper "White Karci^us, doz .50® 4.00 Lilies. Rubruma 10.00® 12.00 Sweet Peas .50® 3.00 Lily of the Valley 1.500 6.00 Violets .50® .75 Calendulas, per doz .16® .25 Yellow Narcissus, per doz. . .26® .35 JliKnonette, per doz .60® 2.00 I-.ila^. per bunch 1.00® 2.00 .60® .25® "* 00 Tulips, per doz .35 Flamingo, per doz .76 Darwin Tulips, doz.' 1.60 Acacia, per bunch 1.50® 2.60 Buddleia. per bunch .76 Giant Daffodils, per doz... .80® 1.60 Snapdragons, per doz .50® 2.00 Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale nortsts and Cnt Flower Exctasnge 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephones! 708 and 700 Watkins Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading growers. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Telephones: 3310-11-12 Watklna Henshaw Floral Co. (Incorporated") Wholesale Commission Florists 127 W. 28th St., NEW YORK J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESALE FliORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 5413 & 6891 Watkins »i mr . 115 West 28th Street, NCW I OfK Ptm. Telephones {^^j Watkins''- ■'• P»PP«». United Gut Flower Co., >»• WHOIiESAIiKRS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writinif PHONE 1 1*11 1 WATKIXS WM. KESSLER WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist lohen writing Telephone: Watkins 0254 EDWARD BRENNER Wholesale Florist 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Everytliing in Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited. N. Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg.. 6th Av. and W. 26th. N. T. Desirable wall space to rent for advertlalDX. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest Standard of Qnallty. Largest stock in America. Send for illas- trated catalog of Cimu ud Fbnti' Svpfai. 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOIiESALB FliORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writingi M.O. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Telephones; 3870-3S71 W^atklns THE URGEST RECEIVER OF CUT FLOWERS IN TBE QTY. A complete assortment of the best In the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing' 566 The American Florist. Mar. 27, j^ 1 m EASTER NEW YORK, 341 Madison Avenue DARDS Your New York orders filled by Dards, will carry prestige and responsibility, which has meant satisfaction for nearly 50 Years. Member of the F. T. D. Established 1874 Omaha and all Eastern Nebraska HESS & SWOBODA F. T. i). Will take good care of all orders — large or small. PATERSON, N. J. F. T. D. PASSAIC, N. J. 85 Broadway, - Paterson, N. J. Main and Bloomfield Aves., Passaic, N. J. Orders from Other Cities Promptly Filled. Edward Sceery, 1920. The American Florist. 567 Send Easter Orders for Chicago and Suburbs -TO A, LANGE Chicago's Service Florist Mi/^ m^^ -^^nw ^v^ Hill iiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiii I liii «^.. 4. ^ >»'-^- Mi i"iiii'i"i"i'ii"i"i"i'ii' iiiiii' ii"iiii"iiii"illlli" III! Finest ^^m^'^J Unexcelled Flowers K^^^^^B Facilities ^m ^^^m. ' ^m ^Af Exclusive Assortment of Easter Novelties Telephone, Telegraph and Mail Orders Given Prompt Atlenlion. A. LANGE, mBm 77*79 E. Madison Street, CHICAGO Long Distance Telephone, Central 3777 All Departments. 568 The American Florist. Mar. 37, YONKERS, N. Y. Cor. Manor House Square. NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y, 542 Main Street. New York Floral Co. Largest Retail Florists in Westchester County. EASTER ORDERS Given Our Special Attention. Members F. T. D. Established 1908 ^^^^^^^^^^jr^^^^^^r^N^^^^sfvi^ PHILIPS BROTHERS 938 Broad St., NEWARK, N. J. Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty Strict Personal Attention Given Easter Orders from Other Cities MEMBERS OF FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY BINYARD, NEW YORK, 413 Madison Ave. Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. I. Summer Season. Phone Market 9430 Washington Florist Floral Designers and Decorators 577 Broad Street and Central Avenue NEWARK, N. J. Easter Orders Promptly FMIed Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the Avierican Florist when writing KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. 5^hon<-s — Frnnklin saTf). 3S41. 3842. Member of Florists' TelegraBh Delivery, Albany, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET E. W. PEARSON 38 State St., Newburyport, Mass. Covers All New England Points Tacoma, Wash. Califoriiia Florists win take ears of all teleKraphlo orders. Hession Madison Ave. and 76 St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PREMISES Plant Specialists 1107 1 Phones ■( 420 >Lenei I 775 I !(■ Member of Florists' Teleffraph OeUvery* Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Elxecated Pikes Peak Floral Cd. Wholesale and Retail Member of Florists* Telen-arh Dellverr. ^^^#*^•^^^V'^•*"^^V^^S^V^^«V^/*'#^**/^^•^«■^«# Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph orders carefully filled. 138-140 Fourth St., East Denver, Colo. Jh B. E. GILUS, Pretidait E. P. NEIHAN, SecrtluT. c Park Floral Co. Milwaukee, Wis. J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. 437-39-41 Milwaukee St Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. .572 7 HE, AmER ICAN Fl OKI ST. Mar. 27. -,, I Quality Q^^ pROMPTNeSS "^ Uention the American Florist when writing SALT UKE CITY Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250,000 Square Feet of Modem Glass. Plrat-Class Stock and Service. Usual Discount. Mention the American Florist when writing Randolph & McClements Floral Experts 6936 Penn Av., Pittsbm-gh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. r. H. WEBER N. IB. Cor. Taylor and Olive Stm. Flowers delivered In City and State on short notice. Uemler of Florists' lelesraph DeUverr. Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR,Inc. FIX>RIST . pounds on timothy. Kentucky blue grass, red top and red clover, at principal points of distribution. March 13, 1020, as given by the Government Market Reporter of March 20, 1920: Ky. Tlmo- Blue Red Red thy Grass Top Clover New Tork $14.60 $28.00 $18.60 $55.61) Baltimore 13.76 29.00 18.00 66.00 Richmond .... 14.26 29.00 19.60 58.00 Buffalo 14.00 28.00 20.00 67.00 Toledo 13,65 31.00 20.00 56.90 Louisville 14.00 30.00 19.00 66.00 Chicago 13.25 29.50 17.60 65.50 Minneapolis ... 13.50 31.00 22.00 67.00 St. Louis 13.76 33.00 21.00 56.00 Kansas City... 13.75 31.00 21.00 66.00 Denver 14.50 31.00 22.00 Salt Lake City. 14.00 32.00 21.00 58.00 Seattle 18.00 36.00 25.00 60.00 Memphis 14.26 30.00 22.75 68.50 Average for the LTnited States same date 1919 $10.80 $23.00 $14.00 $43.50 SEND FOR I 19?0 Florists' and Market Gardeners' Catalog NOW READY TO MAIL EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO. 4013 Milwaukee Ave., (Neanrvmg park Blvd.) CHICAGO Salvia or Scarlet Sage We have just completed harvesting our own Bloomsdale Farm Grown, crop 1919, Salvia or Scarlet Sage. We offer yon this exceptionally good strain, and high vitality seed, of the following varieties : Salvia Splendens or Clara Bedman, Salvia Bonfire, 1 lb., $30.00 per lb.; 5 lbs. and over, $25.00 per lb. Net, 60 dayi, 2% off 10, f. o. b. Bristol, Pa., if unsold on receipt of order, as we did not have a large crop. D. Landreth Seed Company, ::; Bnsiness Rri^tnl Pll EstabUshed 1784 i»riavui, r a. Bolgiano's "Big Crop" Seeds "Tested and Trusted*' Over a Century. Special price list to Florists and Market Gardeners. Write f or :i copy at once— it will save vou money. J. B0L6IAN0 & SON, Baltimore, Md. Western Seed &, Irrigation Co. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES: CacDmber, Muskmelon and Watermelon, Pumpkin, Summer and Winter Sauash, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. Write for Special Coutract and Spot Prices. Otflce and Warehouse, Growing Station, FREMONT, NEB. ROCKY FORD, COLO. Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandi- floras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNLV Yokohama Nursery Co. LTD. Woolworth Building, NEW YORK CITY IMPORTERS Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds 576 The America n Fl orist. Mar. 27, BULBS LILIUM GIGANTIDM, also HARDIES, ship ped now or Jatf r from cold storage from New York. Denver. Chicat^o and London (=— SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST SAN FRANCISCO CABLE ADDRESS. "MCGILL-SEED" SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing An experence of half a century In producing high grade GARDEN SEEDS ftt your disposal. Contract crowers for the jobbing trade of a full line. Mail us your list for both SPOT and FUTURE requirements. S. D. WOODRUFF fi SONS Oranse, Conn., and Nevr York City THECHEIffiERTGOYSEEDCO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NIX. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber, Muskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin. Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. I9:i0. Thf American Florist. 577 Sp ring Bulbs For Your Counter Trade and for Your Greenhouses. GLADIOLUS The finest bulbs produced the past summer. We are large growers and in addition to the following can offer many other named kinds. Write us. Per 1000 AMERICA, First size $27.00 AMERICA, Medium size 22.00 Mrs. Francis King, First 25.00 Mrs. Francis King, Medium 20.00 Chicago White, First size 33.00 Chicago White, Medium size 30.00 Augusta, First size 35.00 Augusta, Medium size 30.00 Halley, First size 35.00 Panama, First size 47.00 Per 1000 Mrs. Frank Pendleton, First$47.00 Schwaben, First size 60.00 Schwaben, Medium size 55.00 Prlmulinus Sunbeam, First. 60.00 War, First size 60.00 Baron Hulot, First size 60.00 Chicago Red, First size 50.00 White and Light, Mixed, Firsts 22.00 standard Mixed, First size... 20.00 standard Mixed, Medium.... 16.00 Rainbow Mixed 35.00 Peace, First size 45.00 Write for special prices on planting stock in bulblets and first two sizes of white bulblets, etc. CALADIUNS black With sound center shoots. 100 $ 7.50 9.00 15.00 Sizes Doz. 5 to 7 in. circum $1.00 7 to 9 in. circum 1.25 9 to 11 in. circum 2.35 1 1 to 1 2 in. circum. (scarce) 4.25 30.00 12 in. and upwards, very large (scarce) each, 40c 1000 $ 70.00 85.00 140,00 TUBEROSES Well cured Bulbs. Lilium Giganteum From Ice Storage, 7- 9 in, (300 to case) 1 Per 8- 9 in. (260 to case] I Case 8- 10 in, (225 to case) fern nn 9-lOin, i200tocase)J dS^.UU CANNAS Stored in our special moist cellars, not dried and stunted. 100 Florence Vaughan, Yellow spotted, 5 ft $ 4,00 Firebird, Scarlet, 4 Jt 10,00 Gustav Gompper, Yellow, 3H ft 5.00 Hungaria. best Pink, 314 ft 7.50 King Humbert, Scarlet, 4 ft 6.50 Long BranctI, bright Crimson , 5 f t 8,00 Louisiana 4,00 Mad. Crozy, Vermilion, 3}^ ft 4.00 Meteor, brilliant Crimson. 4 ft 6.50 Orange Bedder, Orani,'6 color, 4 ft 6.00 Yellow Humbert, rich Yellow, 4 ft 6.00 Queen Charlotte, Orange, 4 ft 5.00 The Express, Crimson Scarlet, 2>4 ft 6.00 Mrs, A. Conard, Salmon Pink, 4ft 12,00 Venus, Rosy Pink, 4 ft 4,00 Wlntzer's Colossal, Scarlet, 5 ft 4,00 Wyoming, Orange, 7 ft 4,00 WRITE FOR OUR "SPRING BOOK FOR FLORISTS" Free from rot. 100 Dwarf Excelsior Peari, second size, 3-4 Inch $3.25 Dwarf Excelsior Pearl, First size, 4-6 inch 5.00 Variegated 1 eaved, single 4.00 Albino, early single white 4.00 Armstrong's Ever Blooming 4.00 Mexican 3.00 1000 327.50 45.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 25,00 NEW YORK CALADIUM. Vaughan's Seed Store CHICAGO TUBEROSE. 578 The American Florist. Mar. ^7, Large Flowering Cannes IN THE "BETTER" VARIETIES Fine 2 to 3 eye, plump, doiMnant roots, true to name CRDISON AND SCARLET FLOWERED VARIETIES. A. BOCVIER Doz. 100 1000 Rich Velvety Red, green foliage, 6 'eet $0.50 $3.00 $25.00 BLACK PRINCE Velvety Maroon, green foliage. 4% feet 60 3.50 30.00 CHAS. HENDERSON Deep Crimson, green foliage, 4 f^ feet 50 S.OO 35.00 DCKE OF MARLBOROUGH Crimson Maroon, green foliage. 4 feet 60 3.00 25.00 EXPRESS Scarlet Crimson, green foliage, 2% feet 60 3.50 35.00 LOUISIANA Bright Scarlet, green foliage, 7 feet .65 4.00 35.00 PENNSYLVANIA Vermilion Scarlet, green foliage, 5 feet 60 3.00 25.00 PILLAR OF FIRE Brilliant Red, green foliage, 6 feet .50 3.00 25.00 WINTZER'S COLOSSAL Bright Scarlet, green foliage. 5 feet .70 4.50 40.00 PINK FI.OWERED VARIETIES MRS. ALFRED CONARD We have the Genuine Variety, Beware of Cheap Sabstitates. Salmon Pinlt. green foliage. 4 feet $1.15 $8.00 $75.00 ROSEA GIOANTEA Rich Rose Pink, green foliage. 3% feet 85. 6.00 55.00 BRONZE LEAF VARIETIES. EGANDALE Doz. 100 1000 Currant Red. bronze foliage. 4 feet. $0.60 $3.50 $30.00 DAVID HARUM Red. dark bronze foliage. 3>A feet .60 3.50 30.00 KINO HUMBERT Scarlet, Bronze foliage, 4^4 feet.. .75 6.00 45.00 YELLOW FLOWERED VARIETIES. AUSTRIA Doz. 100 1000 Lemon Chrome, spotted red, green foliage, 6 feet $0.50 $3.00 $35.00 KATE F. DEEMER Oriole Yellow, turkey red at base, 4 feet 60 3.50 30.00 GUSTAV GUMPER The Ideal yellow variety, green foli- age. 3 % feet 60 3.50 30.00 GOLDEN GATE Yellow and Red, green foliage. 4 feet 60 3.50 30.00 ■S^ELLOW KING HUMBERT Golden Yellow, spotted red, green foliage, 4 ',4 feet n,ORENCE VAUGHAN Yellow, spotted red, green foliage. 5 feet RICHARD WALLACE Light Yellow, green foliage, 4^ feet RED AND YELLOW FLOWERED V.\RIETIES. PANAMA Rich Orange, red bordered, with a broad edge of golden yellow, 5 feet $0.75 $5.50 $50.00 QUEEN CHARLOTTE Rich Pomegranate, red bordered with golden yellow, 3V4 feet 65 4.00 35.00 SOUV.DE A CROZY Crimson, with gold band, 4 feet.. .65 4.00 35.00 CALADIUM ESCULENTUM Doz. 5 to 7 Inch $1.10 7 to 9 inch 1.35 9 to 11 inch 2.25 12 inch and up 5.00 .70 4.50 40.00 .50 3.00 25.00 .60 3.50 30.00 100 $7.00 9.00 15.00 35.00 TUBEROSES DWARF PEARL 100 1000 First size, 4 to 6 in $4.50 $40.00 Mammoth, 6 to 8 In , 6.00 S5.00 A. HENDERSON & CO., 166 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Primula Obconica Gigantea Rosea Dwarf habit, light and dark shades of pink. Select strain. All fresh seed. Sample of flower pro- duced, sent on request. Packet of 1600 seeds for $1.50. Cash. Ernest Oechslin MadisoD and Gale Sts., River Forest, 111. SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm, Send yonr Inquiries to The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago fiEORGE R. PEDRICK & SON PEDRICKTOWN. N. J. Pepper. Bfri; Plant, Tomato. Okra. Asparaf^s, Rhubarb, Celery. Spinach. Beet, Onion, Beans, Cabbage, Caullflow.r, ^nreet Com and Vine Seeds. Correspondence Solicited. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS THE DEMAND FOB I-***** 'guXy French Bulbs has never been greater. Place your order with us now so as to secure prompt dehvery; nothing can be gained by waiting. We have our own nurseries and we produce more bulbs than any other exporter in France. Why not give us a trial ? For further information write DREVON-TEGELAAR & CO.i! 1133 Broadway, NEW YORK \ Nurseries: OUloules, Var. France. 1920. The American Florist. 579 DREER'S FAMOUS AMERICAN ASTERS. ..A ..*^-r As usual our Asters are American grown and were carefully inspocfed when in bloom and feel sure they are unsurpassed for r quality. ' Dreer's "Crimson Giant" Aster. A superb late-branching variety, with perfect doubla flowers of rich rosy crimson, full of Are. Fine for cut- ting, showing up well under artificial llgbt. 40 ctB. per trade pkt.; $2.00 per oz. Early Wonder Asters. The earliest of all Asters, frequently coining Into bloom before the end of June, Fine for cutting. Tr. pkt. Oz. Pink S0.40 S2.00 WYAte 40 2.00 King Asters. The "King" Asters form a distinct class or type, and have many sterling qualities to recommend them to lov- ers of fine Asters. They are of strong, sturdy habit, growing fully 18 Inches high, and bear from August to October very large double blossoms, the petals of which are more or less quilled, forming very attractive flowers. Tr. pkt. Os. Dreer's Crimson King. A brilliant new color in this type, which originated with us. It is the richest and deepest crimson variety known to us $0.60 $2.60 Lavender King. Pale lavender 60 3.60 Pink King. An attractive shade of delicate shell-pink 40 2.00 Rose King. A beautiful brilliant rose variety .40 2.00 Violet King. This is ihe original of this type. and is a pleasing soft shade of violet 40 2.00 White King. Pure glistening white 50 2.60 King Mixed. All colors 40 2.00 Dreer's Superb Late Branching Asters. The finest Asters for late August and September blooming. The plants form strong, branching bushes. 2 to 2^ feet high, bearing on long strong stems their handsome Chrysanthemum-like flowers, which, under ordinary cul- tivation, average 5 inches across. The form of the flow- ers, together with the length of the stem, places them at the head of Asters for cutting. They come Into bloom from two to three weeks after the average type, usually being at their best during September, and filling in the gap between the general run of Asters and Chrysan- themums. We offer eight beautiful and distinct colors, viz.: Tr. pkt. Oz. A rich, deep lavender $0.30 Extra fine stock 30 Azure Blue. Pure Wlilte. Shell Pink. Rose Pink. Deep Rose. Deep Purple, An exquisite shade A very desirable color. Rich and brilliant Royal deep purple.... Typical Flowers of King Asters Asterniums. This strain of Giant Comet Asters was f rst exhibited at the Florists' Convention in 1912, and their immense size and Chrys- anthemum-like appearance created a sensation. Tiiey closely resemble Crego's Giant, but come into bloom fully two weeks earlier. We offer three colors. Tr. pkt. Oz. White Astermum $0.40 $2.00 Pink " 40 2.00 Lavender " 40 2.00 Crego's Giant Comet Asters. Magnificent fluffy flowers, averaging over 5 inches across, with long strong stems, the finest of this type. Conies into bloom in August, continuing well Into September, and unlike most of the Comet sorts, stands when cut and is a good flower to ship. We offer five colors, of the highest quality. Tr. pkt. Oz. White. Purest white $0.40 $2.00 Pink. Delicate shell pink 40 2.00 Purple. Bright purple 40 2.00 Rose. Rich deep rose 40 2.00 Lavender. A rjcli deep shade 40 2.00 Finest Mixed. All colors SO 1.60 For complete list of Asters and other Flower .30 .30 .30 .30 .30 .30 .25 $1.50 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.50 1.60 1.60 1.00 Laveuder. A pale grayish-lavender Crimson. Very rich Finest Mixed. All the colors Royal Asters. One of the best Asters of recent introduction, briefly be described as an early flowering form of our Superb Late-Branching variety, having all the good qualities of the lat- ter but coming into bloom In July or early August and lasting in perfect condition a long time. We offer five beautiful and distinct colors, viz.: Tr. pkt. Lavender. Soft lavender violet $0.50 Purple. Rich dee" violet purple 60 Rose Pink Rosy-pink, shaded white 50 Sliell Pink. Very delicate tint 60 White. Pure white..." 50 Finest Mixed. All colors 40 New Red Aster "Sensation." This is the reddest of all Red Asters, the color being a rich garnet or ox blood red which glistens in the sunshine like a live coal. The plants are of free-branching habit about 18 inches high: the very double flowers, averaging 3% inches across, are borne freely on stems a foot long from early in August till the close of September. The intense color shows up well when cut, and makes a very brilliant bit of color In a bed or border. 5() cts. per trade pkt.; $3.50 per oz. Seeds see our Wholesale Catalogue for 1920. and might Oz. $3.60 2.60 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.00 HENRY A. DREER, 714-716 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. i BURPEE'S SEEDS! I Philadelphia | = Wholesale Price list for Florists = = and Market uardeners. s %llillllUlllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllll|lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll||||||||l# THB J.C.ROBINSONSEEDGO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY FORD. COLORADO. Contract Growers of Cucumbers, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corn. Geraniums cumnk Everything sold until latter part of March. S. A. Nntt and Buchner S20.00 per 1000 Rtcard and Poitevine 2E.00 per 1000 Orders for Ricard alone, at.. Sf.OO per 1000 ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, pa 580 The American Florist I liar. 27, -If 'SToxx IVee $1.40 Mixed, nil colors % oz., 35c. .25 1.20 QUEEX OF THE M.lItKET The Standard Early Flowering Type White. Crimson, Lavender. Pink.. Dark Blue. Scarlet. Flesh, Trade Pkt.. 20c; oz., S1.20; 14 oz., S5c. Light Blue, Trade Pkt.. 20c: oz.. $1.20; 14 oz.. 35r. Any of nbove, except where noted, per lb., $12.00 14 oz.. 30c 15 1.00 Mixed, nil colors, lb. $10.00 14 oz. 20c. .10 .80 SEJIPLE'S BRANCHING Lavender Rose Pink Crimson Daybreak (Mary Semple) Deep Violet White Azure Blue purple Any of nhove. lb.. $12.00: 'J oz., SOc. . . . Mixed, nil colors, lb.. $10.00: Vi oz.. 25c .15 .10 CARIiSON OR INVINCIBLE "U'hltp Lavender Marquis Pink Purple Any of the above \i oz., 35c. .20 Mixeil, the nbove colors \i oz., 35c. .20 CREGO This flower Is Riant in size, many blossoms six inches across. The petals are nearly double the length of the older varieties and are twisted and curled into a very fluffy effect. White, Crimson, Dark Pink. Lavender, Purple, Shell Pink. Ank of the above it oz., 40c .25 Mixed, all colors '.i oz.. 40c .25 THE KOYATi — Early-Flowering Branching This type fills a gap between the Queen of the Market and the Late- Flo we ring Branching Asters. Sown early inside, and planted out with Queen of the Market, It follows that variety very closely. White, Shell Pink, Rose Pink, Lavender, Purple. Any of the above Vi, oz., 40c .25 Mixed, all colors Yi oz., 40c ,25 THE MnCADO Petals are narrow, very long and gracefully re- flexed. The outer petals show to their full extent while gradually toward the center they bend and curl on each other in such magnificent disorder as to make the fluffiest aster we have ever seen. White ',4 oz., 40c .25 1.00 .80 1.20 1.20 1.50 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 Pink Rochester Clfi-ioaigo oz., 40c VAUGHAN'S THE KING The habit is similar to the popular Giant Branch- ing, vigorous in growth, long Htiff stems. In form the flower is entirely distinct from any other va- riety; petals somewhat resemble the quilled va- rieties, but are much larger and broader, those in the center being curled and Incurved, complete- ly covering the crown. In shape and size the bloom is round, full and very large. Rose, Pink. Violet. White, Crimson, Lavender. Trade pkt. Any of the above % oz., 45o. $0.25 Mixed, all colors )>4 oz., 40c .23 Oz. = $1.60 I 1,50 i riiriiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiimniiiiiiiiiiiimi iiimnniiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiii OTHER AMERICAN ASTERS i Lavender Gem. One of the most charming sorts. | The flowers are of a true lavender shade and the = petals are gracefully curled and twisted, and the = blooms are borne on long stems 35 2.00 = Peerless Pink. The flowers are enormous, globular = in shape, many five inches across, of a most de- • | lightful and pleasing rich shell pink. First flowers | appear about the middle of August, but the plant I is at its zenith about four weeks later 25 2.00 = Crimson Giant. This shade has been one which has = seemed to lack intensity of color, but in this va- = riety the blood red blossom is particularly bright .35 2.00 = Sensation. The reddest of all red asters, the color | being a dark ricli garnet or ox-blood red which = glistens in the sunshine like a live coal. The i plants are of the free branching habit, about 18 = inches high, the double flowers averaging about i 3 inches in diameter are borne freely on stems | about 12 inches long S.*? 2.00 = Soleil D'Or (Golden Sun). Best Yellow Aster 25 | 31ainnioth Non-Lateral Branching Wliite. 2 ft. s This is without doubt the largest Aster on the = market. Many of the flowers will measure four | inches in diameter. The plants grow about two 1 feet high with a low branching habit, and the = flowers which are borne on non -lateral stems are = full, with petals curled and incurved, making the = flowers appear like a cross between an Ostrich = Feather and a Giant Branching Vi oz., 65c. -S.^ 2,40 = Mammoth Non-Lateral Branching Bine. 2 ft. Very = liKe the preceding except the flowers are a medium = shade of blue V^ oz.. SOc. .35 3.00 % American Beauty. Rose Pink. 2\^ ft. Is similar = in type of flower and growtli to the well known i Late Branching Asters, but differs in that all the | large blossoms are produced on much longer and | heavier stems. It is the first of a new strain of = late branching habit, and of robust growth. The E flowers are fully double to the last and are a most | lovely shade of bright carmine-rose, almost iden- § tical with the World-Famous American Beauty = Rose. Each -plant forms a perfect bush.-U oz., 65c .35 2.00 | American Beauty. Purple U oz., SOc .40 3.00 = ASTERS IN MIXTURES \ Yaughan's norists' Mixture % oz., 45c .25 1.60 i Wliite Tall Varieties. Mixed Vi oz., 45c .25 1.60 | Yaughan's Excelsior Mixture, Tall Asters. This is = a mixture of tlie most beautiful, striking and = distinct colors of the tall growing Asters, selected = from the cream of the Giant Comet. Ostrich Plume. = Carlson, Branching and other desirable sorts, in- = eludes many kinds separately purchased for this i mixture 25 1.80 = SEED STORE IVe^v York iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiMiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiMJiiiiiiiiiriiriiiiJiiiiiiiiiiiiriiituuiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiitiiiiiriiiiiiriiiiiitiiiiiiiininiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiitiiriiitiiiiiiir WM. K. HARRIS 55th St. and Springfield Ave., WEST PHILADELPHIA, PA. Extra fine lot of EASTER PLANTS including Azaleas, Easter lilies, Roses, Hydrangeas, Genistas, Ferhs, Rubbers, Pandanus. Etc. Price list sent on application. Packiii2 char(;ed at cost. All goods travel at purchaser's risk and expense. If you are interested in POINSETTIAS and four and five Inch BOSTON FERNS for immediate delivery, write GEO. A. KUHL, Wholesale Grower PEKIN. ILL. BULBS HOLLAND BULBS R. A. VANDERSCHOOT Wholesale Bulb Grower HILLEGOM, HOLLAND Vanderschoot Products Are Trade Builders BULBS 299 Broadway NEW YORK Mention the American, Florist when writing 582 The American Florist. Mar. 27, I! Market Gardeners 1 Vegetable Growers' Association of America. E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula. O., President; Louis F. Miller, Toledo, O., Vice-President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., Secretary ; H. J. Cheney, Grand Rapids Mich., Treas. Next annual convention September 1920. Many Illinois farmers are migrating to Canada this spring. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, March 23. — Cucumbers. 2- dozen box, $5.00 to $6.00; celery, Flori- da, crate $3.50 to $4.25; leaf lettuce, per tomato box, 20 to 25 cents; rad- ishes, per dozen bimches, $1.00 to $1.10; tomatoes, per crate, six baskets, $5.00 to $6.50. New York, March 22. — Celery, per crate, $2.50 to $4.25; cucumbers, per dozen, $1.00 to $2.25; mushrooms, 75 cents to $2.00 per three-pound basket; tomatoes, per pound. 10 to 50 cents; lettuce, per dozen, 12 to 30 cents; rad- ishes, per 100 bunches, $3.00 to $6.00. Early Outdoor Lettuce. For many years we have specialized on early outdoor lettuce and general- ly made a good profit, but last spring, we set a new mark, striking a high market with a heavy production. In fact, we sold the entire output at ap- proximately 25 cents per pound, which is a big price for outdoor lettuce. We also had the interesting spectacle of seeing a next door neighbor trying to beat us at the game by plunging heavily into this early lettuce. But like most imitations, this one also lacked the original drive and failed for the .simple reason that the plants used were tender greenhouse stock — not hardened. No sooner was their field planting complete, when a local cold wave set in and froze the entire block of plants — many thousands — black. So this competition was once more eliminated. To succeed at this early game, spare no pains to harden the plants. We expose to full air and evep invite a light frost or two before transplanting to field. If properly pre- pared before hand, lettuce plants will withstand 20° for days. Also, immedi- ately after setting, we draw some loose earth up against the plants completely hilling the plant and pushing it over a trifle away from the prevailing wind. Later on, this earth must be removed. For the extra reward expected, we must put pains into our work. MAEKETHrAN. SPRING PLANTS At reduced prices for want of room. Per 100 4 -in. Hyacinths $20.00 Pan Hyacinths, each 50c, 75c, 1.00 4 -in. Tulips 30.00 4 -in. Marguerites 18.00 3 '/6 -in. Geraniums 12.50 4 -in. Vinca A'ariegate 13.00 Any quantity at hundred rates. Also abundance of Spring Stock. Send for Catalogue. Now Ready. ALONZO J BRYAN, Wholesale Florist, Washington, New Jersey CARNATIONS F. Dorner & Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. Special Stock Selections Asparagus Plumosus, 2I4 in., $5.00 per 100; 3 in., $10.00 per 100; 4 in., $18.00 per 100. pej. jqO Achyranthus Herbsti (bright red) $ 5.00 Bougalnvlilea, Glabra Sanderiana, 2)4 in., $7.50 per 100; 3 in 26.00 Begonia Chatelaine 8.00 Begonia Otto Haclfer lO.OO Begonia Pres. Carnot 10.00 Caladium, fancy leaved, splendid bulbs 16.00 Dracaena Indlvisa, heavy, 2% in. ready for 3 in 7.00 Ferns. Fern dish sorts, bushy 6.00 Ferns, Nephrolepis Verona, 2>^ in 7. CO Fuchsia, Mrs. E. G. Hill, best double white 6.00 Heliotrope, best purple sorts 5.00 Hydrangea, fine, 2% in , Mme. E. Mouillere, Mme. Chautard, Viscomptesse de Vlbraye, Mme. Maurice Uamar 7.00 Bouquet Rose, Ramis Pictis and Otaltsa 6.00 Impatiens Sultana Hybrids, fine range of color, in mixed hybrids from cuttings 6.00 Pelargonium, Mrs. Loyal (Pansy Geranium) 10.00 Salvia America, the best one of all, true from cuttings 6.00 The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio 2Iention the American Florist wJien xoi'itinfj Zm HOLLAND BULBS for next season BUY THE BEST. Order from Segers Brothers, Ltd., BirLB"''SRs Lisse, Holland WRITE OUR Mr. A. Schravendeel, 116 Broad St., New York, for prices. Uetition the American Florist, when writing C ANN AS, Standard Varieties Spirea Van Houtteii, Field- Grown Daisies, Pink Physostegia, Zephyranthes (Alba). ASK FOR PRICES. DRAIME BROTHERS, Citronelle, Ala. 1920. The American Florist. 583 "HAMBURG LATE PINK" CHRYSANTHEMUM Picture WM taken Nov. 23. 1019. and wUl giro a IDO(| Idea of what "Hamburg Late Pink" lookH llko whiii grown \o sliiglu stems and planted six Inches each v,ay. "Hamburg Late Pink" 1.4 an ImprovcxI lato pink Maud Dean. havliiB morn petaJs, oiid If ffrown for late will hardly ever show an open center. Ilio avfra«c gnnver of chrj'santhemunis must havi» varletlwt which aro wlsj- to handle, and from whlrli ho can rut as near lOorr of iwrfoct blooms as pu^- elble. "Hamburg Late Pink" has been grown tur Uio lost four years, and produces a very high pi) portion of good Ilowers. It Is not an exhibition \:\ rlety. but. for late pink, ono of the best for t<.iu men-lal puriiONi'.s. It can bo had la bloom the lat- ter part of November by taking an early bud , but some of the tloweni will show open centers; but by aelectlng lale burl3. after October 1st, most of the flowers are cut during December, and would advi-'se to seUM't late buds, n? the later bu.t3 wilt hardly ever »how an open center, and some flowers can be had even In .7anuar>'. Keeping Qualities ore excel- lent, and where ft graceful pink Hower is wanted. "Hamburg Late Pink" cannot be surpassed. "Hamburg Late Pink" will be disseminated In tlie spring of i;i2(i. riantf* reiuiv now and orders filled tn rotation. Rooted Cuttings (by parcel post), $16.00 per 100; $150.00 per 1000. 2-inch pots (by express), $18.00 per 100: $160.00 per 1000. WILLIAM F. KASTING COMPANY, 568-570 Washington Street BUFFALO, N. Y. Rooted Cuttings ALTERNANTHEKA, red and yellow. per 1.000 $ 8.00 BUILLIANTISSmA. per 1.000 10.00 CALENDULA, Orange King. 2-in.. per 100 2.60 CUrHE.'X. Ageratum. Guernsey and Blue star, per 100 90 KEVKBFEW, R. C. per 100 1.50 FEVEKIT'iW, 2-in., per 100 3.00 GENISTA 1.60 n.USIES. Mrs. Sanders. Boston Tel- low. 2-in 04 SinKle White. 2-in 03 D.AISY, K. C Single White. Boston yellow, per 100 1.60 SANTJEBS. R. C per 100... 1.60 DUSTT IvriLLEB. Gymnocarpa, 2-in.. per 100 3.00 SMILAX 3.00 GERMAN mr, R. C, per 100 1.60 SALVIA. R. C. Splendens and Bonfire. per 100 1.25 SALVIA, America, per 100 1.76 PETUNIA. Dbl. R. C. per 100 2.00 FCCHSIAS, R. C, 6 kinds, per 100.. 1.50 Cash. BYER BROS., CHAMBERSBURG. Mention the American Florist when writina Chrysanthemums THE BEST In Novelties and Standard Kinds. Catalogue on application. Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Mention the American Florist when writing Ger • standard Sorts, la- SITlllinnC bf^led, from 2-iD. pots, aillUllia $35.00 per 1000. Cfnilav- Extra strong: will make quick strings, GREVIUEA KOBUSTA. From 2-iu. pots, S3.00 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Ail^°^^?ry Mention the American Florist when writing Lily of the Valley Pips EXTRA SELECTED GERMAN TYPE Just a few cases left, which we offer at reduced price to clean up. 2,500 pips to the case, per 1000, $30. DUTCH BULBS Write us for our special prices. ^VanMeeuwen & Tegelaar 1133 Broadway, NEW YORK Nurseries: Lisse, Holland. Mention the American Florist when writing Hogewoning & Sons, Inc. Wholesale Bulb Growers and Importers 32 Broadway, New York BEGONIAS Mrs. M. A. Patten, fine bushy plants, well flowered, in 6-ln. =.»-l.ots. »l.nO each ; in 5-in.pots. 57o each; from SH-in., $25.00 per 100; Rooted Cuttings. JS.OOper 100 C^f.tlg'v Nice plants, from 21^-in., OlllllaA S3 00 per 100. Cash. JOHN R. MITCHELL, Madison, N. J. A. F. LONGREN 4249 W. Monroe Street CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 584 The American Florist. Mar. 2j, ^ The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. J. Edward Moon, Morrisville, Pa., Presi- dent; Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., Vice- President; Joliu Watson, 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary: J. W. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. Forty-fifth annual convention will be held at the Congress Hotel, Chicago, June 23-25. 1920. GOVERNOB LOWDEN of Illinois has pro- claimed April 30 and October 12, as arbor and bird days this year. John Watson, secretary of the American Association of Nurserymen, delivered an important address on the aims and progress of that org-anization, before the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston, March IG, to which we hope to refer at greater length in an early issue. ■ MEiiOKlAl. TREES. — Mrs. Mary K. Sherman, Chicago, announced March 21, following a conference with P. S. Rids- dale. secretary of the American For- estry Association, that plans for the planting of thousands of memorial trees throughout the country had been com- pleted. Filberts valued at .$4..5S0,n.3S. were imported into the United States dur- ing 1910. In pounds. 3,T78,!»SG were shelled and 3,3!JC,301 not shelled. To- tals from principal sources of supply were as foUoms : Spain, 11.22(;,(ji;b pounds; Italy, 11,3.33.705; Turkey in Europe. 2,470,662; France, l.OCO.aol. Cherries In Wisconsin. Wisconsin now h.-is nearly .j.lXlO acres of cherry orchards, which according to G. P. Potter, horticulturist at the Uni- versity of Wisconsin, yielded last year a crop valuded at .$l,000,Of)0. By far the greater part of this yield was pro- duced on the Door county peninsula. only a small part being produced in Bayfield county in upper Wisconsin. The cherry industry has been devel- oped largely during the past 12 years and it is still growing rapidly. Sour cherries are grown almost ex- clusively, the Early Richmond being used to supply the early market and the Montmorency for finishing up the season. In Door county alone more than 4,000 pickers were required to har- vest the 1910 crop. Few of the trees have reached their prime, so that more and more pickers will be required each year. Most of the cherries are market- ed through a co-operative association of the growers. In order to protect itself against a possible glut in the mar- ket, the association has purchased and equipped a large canning factory which takes care of any surplus or overripe fruit. Wisconsin now has what is reputed to be the largest sour cherry orchard in the world. It is located in Door county and it covers a little more than one solid square mile and contains 70,- 000 trees. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. B7 Itl. G. Kalnm. 842 pages, tlloatratcd. Pric* 12.00. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO KING HUMBERT DORMANT ROOTS Per 1000, $50.00; 3000 for $125.00 CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, new york Garden Bordered with Box-Barberry. Electros of this illustration with each order of lUOO if requested. Box-Barberry Well rooted, dormant, summer frame cuttings, ready to set direct into the nursery without further expense. $65.00 per 1000. Many leading catalog firms will Hat Box-Barberry next season. Introducers THE ELM CITY NURSERY CO. WOODMONT NURSERIES, Inc. New Haven, - - Conn. Seud for Trade Bulletin. Ampelopsis Veitchii From 1)i inch pots, $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, Newark, New York WANTED IN QUANTITY Magnolia Glauca Cornus Florida Oxydendron Arboreum Cercis Canadensis Give Bize and price per thousand. Irainediate reply to J.H.TROY, New RochelleJ.Y. VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Berberris Thunbergii. Hydrangea Paniculata, Weigelia, Spireas, Etc. Asli for complete list of Oalc Brand Shrubs. 1''" "JONES CO Robert Pyle, Pres. WEST GROVE PENN'A. Am. Winlztr.Vice-Pics. Orchids If you want Orchlda for aoy purpose what- ever, we solicit your Inquiries and orders for same. We do not grow or handle anything else but orchids. Special lists on application. LAGER & HIJRRBLlj. Summit, N. J. "FULL OF LIFE" 3 buds and up GRAPE CUTTINGS Length, 9 to 11 inch; caliper, 3-16 to 5-16 inch; grade, No. 1 — Qual ty, clean, sprayed, vitjorous wood. How cut? Hy hiind. by experts, who have spent years at the work. Price list free. CHARLES NASH Nursery, Three Rivers, Mich. H ARRISONS' NURSERIE' Frail Trees Budded from Bearing Orchards. Peach, ap- ple, pear, plum, cherry, quince, I grape-vinea. strawberry plants, ' raspberries, blackberries, ever- greens and shade trees. Catalog free. Harrisons' Nurseries, Box 39. Berlin, Md. Mr)itiou the A merican Florist wUeii writinp HilFs Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Smali, medium aud large sizes supplied. Price list now raady. The D. Hill Nursery Co. Emiiea SpedaEsts UrtesI Growers ta America Box 404. DUNDEE, ILL. Mention the A merican Florist when loritina 1920. The American Florist. 585 Ready Reference Section. 12 CENTS, NET, PER LINE. AI/TERNANTHERAS. CAIiENDUIiAS. CARNATIONS. Alternantheras. red and yellow, 2% -inch pots. $5.00 per 100. Cash with order. MUNCIE PROGRESSIVE FLORAL CO., Calendula Orange King. 2-tn., $2.60 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg. Pa. t'arnations. Rooted cuttings out of soil; good healthy stock. Herald. Aviator. Pink Enchantress, Matchless, Peerless Pink and Muncie, Ind. CANNAS. Winsor. $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1.000. White Enchantress and Enchantress Su- preme. $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1.000. Cash ALYSSUM. Cannas. Good strong divisions. Per 100 King Humbert $6 00 with order. JAMES PSENICKA & SON. Gross Point, 111. Alyssum, Double Giant, 2-lnch, J2.00 per 100. Elmer Rawlings. Allegany. N. T. Crimson Bedder 4.00 THE REESER PLANT COMPANY Springfield. Ohio. 'ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS 100 1.000 Matchless $4.60 $40.00 White Enchantress 4.50 40.00 Alyasum. Double Giant, 2-In., $2.00 per 100: $18.00 per 1.000. Byer Bros., Cham- bersburg. Pa. Cannas. Large flowering In the "better" varieties. Pine 2 to 3 eye. plump, dormant roots, true to name. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. A. Henderson &. Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. WIETOR BROS., AMPEIX)PSIS VEITCHI. 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago. Ampelopsla Veltchli, 2^4 -In., $8 per 100. $76 per 1.000. Jackson & Perkins Co., New- Rooted Pink Enchantress carnation cut- tings. $4.60 per 100: $40.00 per 1.000. JOHN RINDFLEISCH, Belolt, Wis. ark, New York. Cannas. Stored In our special moist cel- lars; not dried and stunted, but all first- class stock. For list of varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. ASPARAGUS. Carnations. Write for price list of latest varieties. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. Asparagus Sprengerl, 2% -In., $4 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Cannas. Select 2 to 3 eyes. The very finest stock. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this is- sue. American Bulb Co., 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, BEGONIAS. Chrysanthemum Hamburg Late Pink. Rooted cuttings, $16 per 100, $160 per 1000; 2-in. pots. $18 per 100. $160 per 1000. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 568-670 Washington St., Buffalo. N. Y. Besonias. Luminosa. Prima Donna and Erfordii. strong. transplanted seedlings. ready for 3-in., $2.60 per 100. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS. Kalamazoo. Mich. CARNATIONS. Chrysanthemum novelties for 1920. Pre- liminary list free. Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian, Mich. Begonias. Single tuberous rooted, sepa- rate colors; $15.00 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Large supply of fine, well-rooted, healthy and strong carnation cuttings in the follow- ing varieties, ready for immediate delivery: 100 1,000 Rose Pink Enchantress $4.60 $40.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Pink Enchantress 4.60 40.00 C. W. Ward 4.50 40.00 COI/EUS. BULBS. Coleus. R. C, $1.60 per 100. Byer Bros.. Chambersburg. Pa. Dutch Bulbs. Single and double tulips, hyacinths. For varieties and prices see ad- CONIFERS sue. Wm. F. Kastlng Co., 668-670 Washing- Thenanthos .... . . 4 50 40 00 Conifers. Strong, thrifty, home-grown ton St., Buffalo, N. Y. PETER REINBERG, Wholesale Florist 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago stock. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Bulbs. T. R. Begonia. Single mixed and In separate colors. For prices see display n. Hill Nursery Co.. Inc., Box 404, Dundee, 111. advertisement elsewhere In this issue. Mc- Hutchison & Co., 96 Chambers St., New York. NOW READY ROOTED CUTTINGS. FIRST CLASS STOCK Per 100 Per lOOn Peerless Pink $4.00 $36.00 Winsor Cerise 4.00 35.00 Belle Washburn 4.60 40.00 Crystal White 4.60 40.00 Merry Christmas 4.60 40.00 Cottage Maid 4.50 40.00 Aviator 4.60 40.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Pink Enchantress 4.00 30.00 Matchless 4.00 36 00 CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen. Strong, 2% -Inch for early March delivery. $10.00 per 100. Mixed; white: white with red eye. Note: — We do not guarantee these varieties absolutely true to color, but the above varieties will pre- dominate. All very choice strains. J. E. MATTHEWSON, Sheboygan. Wis. Bulbs. Single and double hyacinths, Darwin and single tulips. For prices Bee display advertisement elsewhere In this is- sue. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 63 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs. Tulips and Llllum Giganteum. CYCLAMEN — Strong, transplanted seed- lings for January and February delivery; For sizes and prices see advertisement on Miss Theo 4.00 36 00 all leading varieties. $6.60 per 100: $60.00 front cover page of this Issue. S. S. Skldel- Bky & Co.. 60 Park Place, New York. ' J. A. BUDLONG, 184 North TVabash Ave., Chicago. per 1.000. PETER PEARSON. 6732 Gun- nison St.. Chicago. CAI/ADIUMS. SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS' AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Mail. EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO., 4013 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. DRACAENAS. Caladlums. With sound center shoots. For sizes and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere In this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Dracaenas. Massangeana. 7-ln., $2.50. 6- In.. $1.76 each; Pragrans. 6-ln.. $1.60 each; Terminalis. 4-ln., doz., $6. 100. $46.00. 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 586 The American Florist. Mar. 27, PERNS. SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS' AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Reader to Mail. EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO., 4013 Milwaukee Ave.. Chlcaso Sturdy, healthy fern runners, Roosevelt, Exaltata, Scotii. Superbissima and Boston. Our selection of varieties, $14.00 per 1 000. WALNUT HILLS FLORAL CO., Harrods- burff, Ky. Ferns. Pot erown; shipped without pots. Boston and Scottll, 4-ln., $3.00 per doz. ; $20.00 per 100. 6-ln., $4.80 per doz.; $36.00 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. Perns. Victory. A new and valuable variety of Nephrolepls. For sizes and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. F. R. Plerson, Tarrytown. N. Y. Boston ferns out of the bench ready for 6 and 8-lnch pots. Come and see the stock and for 'prices. J. H. FIESSER, North Bergen, N. J. Perns. Boston, 4 and 6-In., for Immediate gellvery. Write for prices. Geo. A. Kuhl. Fekln, III. Hardy ferns. Illustrated descriptive list mailed. Ludwlg Mosbaek, Ferndale, Askov Minn. PICUS. Ficus Elastica. Fine perfect plants. B-in each 76c. doz. $8; 6-in., each $1.00, doz,, $l6! Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. PUCfHSIAS. Fuchsias. Specio.sa, White Beauty, Bvron and Teneur. Nice well rooted 2-in. stock $5.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1,000. WALNUT HILLS FLORAL CO., Harrodsburg, Ky GERANIUMS. Geraniums. Booted cuttings. S. A. Nutt and Buchner. $20 per 1,000; Ricard and Poitevine, $25 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. GIjADIOIJ. Gladiolus bulbs. First-class stock from our Michigan farms. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. GRAPE CUTTINGS. Grape Cuttings. Campbell's Early, 100 for 8Bc; Concord, 100 for 40c; Mooer's Early, 100 tor 60c; Niagara, 100 for 76c; Worden, 100 for 65c. Discounts in large lots, 1000 lots 20%; 10,000 30%. Cash with order brings them promptly. CHARLES NASH, Nurseryman, Three Rivers, Mich. LILIES Easter lilies. For prices see display ad- vertisement elsewhere In this Issue, Pohl- mann Bros. Co,, Morton Grove, 111, Easter Lilies, 5,000. Short plants, 2Bc; medium plants. 30c, per bud and bloom. L. J. Rowe, Box 244, Titusville. Pa. LILY OF THE VALLEY. Lily of the Valley. Best Holland Pips. $25; Bruns' Special Early Forcing, $36: Bruns' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand, $46 per 1000. H." N. Bruns, 3040 W. Madi- son St.. Chicago. LILY OP THE VALLEY. Lily of the Valley pips. Finest quality: ready for immediate delivery. Van Meeuwf a & Tagelaar, 1133 Broadway, New York. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO., orchid growers and raisers, Southgate, London, England. Cat- tleyas, Lailio-Cattleyas our epeclalty. One trial order solicited. Orchids of all kinds, established and seml-established. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit, N. J. Surplus Stocks. The new plant quaran- tine gives greatly in- creased value to many kinds of surplus stock heretofore considered of little account, espec- ially bulbs and plants. You can quickly turn such surpluses into cash by advertising here. PALMS. Palms, high class, and novelties in deco- rative plants. Robert Craiff Co.. Market and 49th Sta.. Philadelphia. Pa. PETUNIAS. Petunias, double in best varieties, $5.00 per 100. Cash with order. MUNCIE PRO- GRESSIVE FLORAL CO., Muncie, Ind. PRIMULAS. Primula Obconlcas. Rosea, Apple Blossom. Kermesina. Good, strong stock from 2 ',4 -in. pots at $6.00 per 100; $56.00 per 1000. J. H, FIESSER. North Bergen, N. J. PRIVET. Privet. Box-Barberry, well rooted sum- mer frame cuttings. $66.00 per 1000. The Elm City Nursery Co., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc., New Haven, Conn. ROSES. 60.000 GRAFTED ROSE PREMIER Here la your only opportunity to buy CHOICE GRAFTED PREMIER PLANTS $35.00 per 100 $350.00 per 1000 Can make delivery at rate of 6000 weekly beginning at once. Absolutely healthy A No. 1 stock. Place your order at once for Immediate or deferred shipment. WEISS & MEYER CO., MAYWOOD, ILLINOia ROSE PLANTS Rose plants, last fail propagation. Dor- niant all winter. Now in 3-Inch pots. Ready in about three weeks. Fine stock. Best in market. 100 1,000 Richmond $10.00 $90.00 Killarney Brilliant 11.00 100.00 Pink Killarney 10.00 90,00 Pink Ophelia 10.00 WIETOR BROS., 30 E. Randolph St. Chtcaeo L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 ROSE PLANTS. 2V4-ln. Plants, 100 1000 Russell $17,00 $150.00 Ophelia 8,00 70.00 Sunburst 8.00 70.00 White Killarney 8.00 70.00 Bench Plants. Ophelia 12,00 100,00 Pink Killarney 10,00 90.00 Good Stock. GEO. REINBERG. 30 East Randolph St. Chicago, ROSES READY FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT COLUMBIA, 2'.4-ln. own root, $15 per 100; $125 per 1,000. CHARLES H. TOTTY COMPANY. Madison, New Jersey SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS' AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Mail. EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO., 4013 Milwaukee Ave,, Chicago Rose Prank "W, Dunlop, For prices of own root and grafted stock see display ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Charles H. Totty Co,. Madison, New Jersey. Roses. New for 1920. Pilgrim, Crusader and Mrs. John Cook. For furtiier particu- lars write. A. N. Plerson, Inc., Cromwell. Conn. 100.000 geraniums to ofCer this season. Strong 4-ln. Nutt and Castellane, ready now, 17% cents each. L. J. ROWE, Box 244, Titusville, Pa. List of 2U and 4-In. Roses ready, on re- quest. Leedle Co., Expert Rose Growers. Springfield, O. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Aiiout It 1920. The American Florist. 587 SEEDS. GKNUINK .IKRSKY SKED SWKKT I'OTATOKS. For prompt slilpment at any time before April 16th. I'iiirly Vollow Jersey and Yel- low Nnnxi'inonil. full bunhel hamper, $2.00 Bed NanHt^mond. $3.00 per hamper. All prices F .O. 13. Pedrlcktown. GEO. R. PEDUICIC & SON. Pordicktown, X. J. SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS' AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Mall. EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO.. 4013 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. TO THE SEED TRADE. Early Gradus peas $20.00 per 100 lbs. Thomas Taxlon peas.... 20.00 per 100 lbs. Prince Edward peas 20.00 per 100 lbs. Black Valentine beans... 20.00 per 100 lbs. F. O. B. cars. SIMO.X* POS. 31 Bergen St.. Paterson, N. J. Seed. Primula Obconica Gigantea Rosea. Dwarf habit, light and dark shades of pink. Select strain; fresh seeds. Packet of 1500 aeeda, $1.60. Cash. Ernest Oechslln, River Forest. III. Seeds. Specialists In variety. Onion, car- rot, beet, radisli and parsntp. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. McGill & Co.. wholesale seed growers, San Francisco, Calif. Seeds. Pedigree and selected stocks of rutabaga, turnip, cabbage, Savoy cabbage, beet and mangel ; flower seeds. Write for special prices, Kelway & Son, Langport, Eng. Seeds. Mlchell's Flower. For varieties and prices see display advertisement else- where in this issue. Henry F. Michell Co., 618 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon, squash and pump- kin 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, Swedesboro, N. J. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, muskmelon. squash and pumpkin; sweet, amt and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley, Neb. Seeds. Specialties: Cabbage, carrot, Dutcli cornsalad, beans, peas, radish, scors- elnera, etc. Write for offers. SPRUIJT & CO.. Utrecht, Holland . Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cu- cumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds, specialists: Pepper, eggplant, to- mato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son. contract seed growers. Pedrlcktown, N. J. Seed. Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon applica- tion. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82 Dey St.. New York. Seeds. Salvia Splendens or Clara Bedman, Salvia Bonfire. 1 lb.. $30; 5 lbs. and over, $25 per lb. D. Landreth Seed Co., Bristol, Pa. Seeds. Growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet. etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn. 8KEDS. Seeds, Aster. For description, varieties and prices see display advertisement else- where in this issue. W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Fetus, beans, corn and veeetable of all kinds In quantity and of highest quality. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y, Seeds. Specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena In variety. Waldo Rohnert, Gllroy, Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every de- scription. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-236 W. Madison Street, Chicago. Seeds. Specialties: Beets, mangoes, car- rots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. Godlneau, Angers, France. Seed. Flower and Garden seeds. Sweet pea and nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif. Success P'^0GRe53 It Puts Its Shoulder to the Wheel. Seeds. Garden, of all kinds. Write for catalogue. Everette R. Peacock Co.. 4013 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia. Pa. Seeds. Wholesale field and garden seeds. J. BoJgiano & Son, Light, Pratt and EUicott Sts., Baltimore, Md. , Seels. Tomato, grown for the wholesale seed trade. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Fish Seed Co., Carplnteria, Calif. Seeds. Aster; all high grade. For va- rieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. SEEDS. Seed. For the wholesale trade only. Braslan Seed Growers' Co.. San Jose. CallL Seed. Flower, vegetable and farm. Whole- sale only. Kelway, Langport, England. Garden Seeds. All varieties. I. N. Simon & Son, 438 Market Street, Philadelphia. Pa. Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Seeds which succeed. Get quotations from Landreth, Bristol, Pa. SMIL AX. Smilax. Extra good, strong, well rooted plants. 2-in., $2.60 per 100. Elmer Rawl- ings, Allegany, N. T. \^GETABIiE PLANTS. SEND FOR 1920 FLORISTS' AND MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOG. Now Ready to Mail. EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO. 4013 Milwaukee Ave. Chicago. Seed sweet potatoes. Yellow Nansemond, Up Rivers and Big Stem Jerseys in heavy packed, full bushel hampers, $2.00 per ham- per. Booking orders for plants. Send for price list. H. AUSTIN, Felton, Del. Grand Rapids Lettuce, tronsplanted, $2.50 per 1000, to close out. ODOR GREEN- HOUSES, lola. Kans. iAnSCELLANEOUS. Seed packets for 1920. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogue, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitch- burg, Mass. The Clipper lawn mower will drive out dandelion, buck plantain and crab grass In one season. Write for prices. Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon, 111. Hanging backets, plain wire, 10-ln., $1.75; 12-in., $2.25; 14-ln., $3.00; 16-ln., $4.50, Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 264*66 Ran- dolph St.. Detroit, Mich. Meyer's Green Florists' Thread is the best for all florists' purposes. Write for prices. John C. Meyer Florist Thread Works, Lowell, Mass. 1920 Catalogue. 48 pages for florists. Free on request. The John Henry Co., Lansing, Mich. Hill's Evergreens, Best for over half a century. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Box 404, Dundee, 111. Blooming and decorative plants of every description. Wm. K. Harris, 65th and Springfield Ave.. W. Philadelphia, Pa. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Cata- logues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesville, Ohio. 1,000 letterheads and 1,000 envelopes, $7.00. Good stock. Cash, please. Gorham Printery, Inc., 542 S. Dearbonn St.. Chicago. Tobacco stems, $1.50 per 100 lbs. Special price on five bales or more. SCHENCK CIGAR CO., Maroa. III. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 588 The American Florist. Mar. 27, MISCEIiliAXEOrS. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing Houses 623 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for catalogue. Raedlein Basket Co., 712 Mil- waukee Ave., Chicago. Llndley paper boxes for flowers. Write for sizes and prices. Llndley Flower Box Co., Marion, Ind. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points, l.ftOO, 90c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Dreer's "RIverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Giblln & Co., Utlca, N. T. 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, $2.60; 60,000, Jll.OO. W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 462 W. Erie St., Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Bauer Window Glass Co., Katon, Ind. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia, Pa. , CARNATION STAPIiES. Carnation staples, 36c per 1,000, 3.000 for $1. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Plllsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for 36c; 3,000 for $1. 1. L. Plllsbury, Galesburg, IlL CHARCOAL. Prepared Charcoal, $4.00 per 100 lbs., 16o for containers, prepaid. PETER PEARSON, 6732 Gunnison St., Chicago. FERTILIZERS For results use "Master Brand" prepared concentrated manures. Are perfectly adapted for both outside and Inside growing condi- tions. The Proto-Feed and Guano Co., 4121 S. LaSalle St., Chicago. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CliAY & SON. Stratford, London. England. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co., 809 Exchange Ave., U. S. Yards, Chicago. "Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. FliORISTS' SUPPIilES. Florists' supplies; baskets, chiffons and novelties. Write or wire your orders. Will ship same day order is received. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. , Everything the best in florists* supplies. H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. 1127 Arch St.. Phila- delphia. Everything in florist supplies and staples. The McCalium Co., 137 Seventh St., Pitts- burgh. Pa. Florists* supplies of all kinds. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St.. New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION, Greenhouse construction. Builders of aU kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof ma- terial and all greenhouse flttings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co., 908 Blackhawk St., Chi- cago. Greenhouses, Superior In construction, dur- able and inexpensive. Write for estimates. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 3100 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago. , Greenhouse construction. Write us for an estimate and sketch on, your proposed greenhouse. Ickes-Braum Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, floor- ing, white cedar posts, etc., everything In lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St., Chicago. Greenhouse glass, plants and putty. It will pay you to get our estimates. The Dwelle-Kaiser Co., 251 Elm St.. Buffalo, N. Y. Greenhouse construction. Write for plans and estimates. American Greenhouse Co., Masonic Temple, Chicago. INSECTICIDES. Aphine. $1 per qt. ; $2.50 per gal. Pun- gine, $1 per qt. ; $3.50 per gal. Vermine. $1 per qt. ; $3 per gal. Aphine Manufactur- ing Co., Madison, N. J. LABELS. WOOD LABELS for nurserymen and florists. The Benjamin Chase Co., Derry Village, N. H. POTS ANB PANS. Nebraska red pots. Made of high grade material by skilled workmen in a modern plant. Write for prices. Kahler Pottery Co., Louisville, Neb. Red pots, hanging baskets, lawn vases. Jardinieres and specialties. Write for cata- logue and prices. Florist Specialty Co., Idaville, Ind. Florlsta' red pots, all sizes; moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., South Zanesvllle, O. Red Pots. Before buying, write for prices. George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Hern- don St.. Chicago. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H, Hews & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. For Sale — 4 -inch flower pots, standard, now $15.50 per 1000. ERIC BUCHHOLZ, Muncie, Ind. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS- Allen. J. K„ New York. Amllng Co., E. C, Chicago. Angermueller Co., Geo. H., St. Louis, Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. Berning, H. G.. St. Louis. Mo. , Brenner, Edward, New York. Budlong Co., J. A., Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers' Assn., Chicago. Coan, J. J., Inc., New York. Erne & Company, Chicago. Fenrlch, Joseph H., New York. Foerster Co., Joseph, Chicago. Ford, M. C, New York. Ford, William P.. New York. Froment, H. E., New York. Futterman Bros., New York. Goldstein, I., New York. Hart, George B., Rochester, N. Y. Henshaw Floral Co. Inc., New York. Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York. Helton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Kastlng Co., W. P., Buffalo, N. Y, Kennlcott Bros. Co., Chicago. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS- Kervan Co., The, New York. Kessler, Wm. A.. New York. Kruchten, John, Chicago. Kuhl. Geo. A.. Pekin. 111. Mackle, William, New York. McCalium Co.. Pittsburgh. Pa. Meconi, Paul, New York. Millang, Joseph A.. New York. Miller & Musser, Chicago. Neidinger Co.. Jos. G.. Philadelphia, Pa, N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Nlessen Co., The Leo., Philadelphia. Pa. Pierson, A. N., Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Chicago. PoUworth Co.. C. C. Milwaukee. Wis. Polykranas. Geo. J.. New York. Pyfer & Co.. A. T., Chicago. Randall Co.. A. L., Chicago. Reld, Edward, Philadelphia, Pa. Relnberg, George, Chicago. Reinberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. Riedel & Williams, New York. Rusch & Co.. Gust., Milwaukee. Wis. Sheridan, W. F., New York. Siebrecht. Geo. C. New York. Long Island Floral Co., Brooklyn. N. Y. Tonner, O. A. & L. A.. Chicago. Totty Co., Chas. H., Madison. N. J. Traendly & Schenck, New York. Traveling Wholesale Florist, Inc., New York. United Cut Flower Co., New York. Vaughan, A. L. & Co., Chicago. Weiland & Rlsch Co., Chicago. Wietor Bros.. Chicago. Wittbold, Geo. Co., Chicago. Young & Co., A. L., New York. Young & Co., John. New York. BaUey's New Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture Six Splendid Volumes Price, $6.00 PerVolnme Carriage paid to any part of the ;; United States American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Aliout ft. 1920. The American Florist. 589 THE CUSTOMERS' INTEREST FIRST This is the basii of the Kroeschell Btandard. And this principle makes the Kroeschell policy the most liberal of all the Greenhouse Boiler business D Ml D D D inHDHDHnHDB THE KROESCHELL □ POLICY ■ We make every kind of boiler, but it is □ oar policy to supply only the type of boiler best suited for the conditions. ■ You get the highest boiler value. A KROESCHELL is the key to fuel economy. Kroeschell Bros. 00.^8^^- n n Seattle, Wash. DHMAND IS WELL BAXANCEa). While the passing: of the influenza epidemic led to a notable decrease in funeral work, the business resulting from the automobile show and an in- crease in the number of weddings, served to more than counterbalance, so that all of the florists are report- ing satisfaction over the showing made of late. The local growers are coming nearer to filling all the orders, and Portland and Spokane have been se- curing a good share of the shipping trade. The spring offerings have been catching the buyers' eyes lately and most of the window displays have taken full advantage of this situation. Pot hyacinths are among the leading sellers and daffodils are being used ex- tensively. Tlie supply of orchids has been increased, and those belonging to the cattleya family have proved just- ly popular. A large number of wed- dings have kept the decorators of the various stores C(uite busy. Carna- tions are coming along nicely, and making a better showing every day, so that no difficulty is found in main- taining prices. Sweet peas are being used for all purposes and have been holding up fine, although not keep- ing quite so well as during the early part of the month. Home grown vio- lets are also being .offered in a small way. Columbia. Ophelia and Ward roses are the three leaders from local growers with Rose Premier showing more and more plentifully. NOTES. A St. Patrick's day window that at- tracted a great deal of attention was shown by the Woodlawn Flower Shop. A gilded- harp about seven feet in height was placed behind a tall green pedestal, holding two green parrots. These birds were chained to their places and floating over their heads were cards telling of the merits of this shop, arranged after the manner used by cartoonists to indicate conversa- tion. Green carnations and spring novelties ' were the floral decorations used, and the sides of the window were draped in green velvet. The local yield of Easter lilies prom- ises to be plentiful, although spotted. An interview on the subject that was at once authoritative and interesting, appeared in one of the local dailies from Dr. Walter A. Moore of the Holb'T wood Garden.s. This presented some of the problems confronting grcu'ers and dealers, and showed in a logical way, why higher prices must be obtained. Rosaia Bros, have purchased the business of the Woodland Park Floral Company and will continue to operate the retail store at Third avenue and Madison street. Henry Day has been placed in charge of the branch store. Tliis purchase will further increase the wholesale supply of this firm, and will also give a larger outlet for express shipments. Sold by the Seedsmen Hammond's Thrip Juice No. 2 REGISTERED A Contact Insecticide, Useful and Reliable, Used for 30 Years in Green- houses, and on Plants, Grape Vines, Trees and Shrubs Some common Sucking Insects, magnified. HAMMOND'S PAINT & SLUG SHOT WORKS, Beacon, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Jitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiimii iimiiuiiiimiiiiiiitiimniiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiii imiiiiiiimiii itffn illU'tl'lU'IIMi'limnniMII I In the Erection of I FOLEY GREENHOUSES I Only the Best of Material Is Used. i in designing your house, we always consider the use for which the house I is intended — thereby assuring you of proper design and bench arrange- I ment — not forgetting the importance of an efficient heating system. THE FOLEY GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. I Designer Bnllders Heating Engineers i Main Office and Factory I 3100 S. Spailding Aie. Chicago, 111. Downlown Office Slate-Lake BIdg. ^iiiiiiiiiiiriiiMiiiiiiiMiiiiMiiiiiiniiMiiiiiiiiiiiriniiPiiiiiiiituiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiininiUMiiniiiiniiiiiMiiiiiiiiMiinMitiiMntiiniMiiiiiininniiiiriiuniiriiiiiiiiiuiMniiiMniiiiiii? REED & KELLER 122 W. 25th St., NEW TOKK Florists' Supplies "Wp manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and Novelties, and are dealers in Glassware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES OUR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES S23 PLYMOUTH COURT, CHICAGO Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbury's Carnation Staples. "They are indispensable to the careful florist. In- crease the value at least 50*." Fifth Avp.FloralCo. 1000,35c: 3000 for $1.00, postpaid I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, ni. AKE YOU USING A BOILER That Let's the Florist Sleep Get Posted! Ask for onr catalogue. GIBLIN £c CO.. UTICA.'N. Y. 590 The American Florist. M ar. The Recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and soft scale. FUNGINE For mildew, rust and other blights af- fecting flowers, fruits and vegetables. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00 Sold by Dealers. APHINE MFG. COMPANY JIADISON, N. J. DREER'S Florists' Specialties New Brand New Style "RIVERTON HOSE" Furnished in len^ltha up to 500 feet without seam or ioint. The HOSE for the FLORIST 34-inch, per ft 22o Reel of 500 ft 210 a Keel«, 1000 ft 20c H-inch, per ft 19c fleel of 500 ft. .180 Couplings furnished without charge. HENRY A. DREER 14-716 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, Pa. $7.00 1,000 Letterheads 1,000 Envelopes Bond Stock— Send cash with order. No samples sent. All work is guaranteed. Proofs furnished of work before printlDir, so that any changes necessary may be made. GORHAM PRINTERY, INC. 64S Boath Surteni Btrett, OHIOAQO, ILL, *e Prim Everythin. Anna F. Burns, of the Burns Floral Company, reported splendid sales of pot flowers last week. A mayor and five new councilmen were seated and from the way orders ran, plants have replaced cigars, etc., as political re- membrances and reminders. Fred H. Rowe, of McCoy's, says this firm will be able to use its new home on Second avenue for the Easter busi- ness, although the fixtures will still be far from complete. Felix Rosaia says that the early March business is very much in ex- cess of that for one year ago. Visitors : A. C. Aldrldge and wife, Philadelphia, Pa.; C. H. Black, Zanes- ville, O. H. M. MOLINE. III. — D. D. P. Roy is now superintendent at the Villa Velie here. NoRWALK, O. — The Norwalk Rose Gardens Co., according to the Toledo Blade, will build five new houses this spring. -Toronto, Ont. — J. S. Simmons oc Son are making extensive improve- ments at their store, intending to make it the finest shop in Canada. PuYALLUP, Wash. — The I>udor Floral Farms reports one of the best years since its establishment in business, with heavy sales of Fleur de lis irises and Dutch bulbs. — H. M. QUALITY-SERVICE ii Blauvelt" Hero Pipeless Furnace System Installed at half the cost of Steam or Hot Water. 70 degrees of heat guaranteed in zero weather, Can be installed with or without PIT. Saves 35% of your Coal Bill. We have also Special Burners for Oil— and Urates for Soft Coal or \Vood. A perfect moist heating system. The ideal beat for growing all kinds of greenhouse products. In fact, it is the coming Greenhouse Heating System. "Blauvell" Hero Pipeless Furnace Company 411 Sycamore St., PLAINFIELD, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing ^^-^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^•-'^'-•-•-•-^^^^^^•-^^'-'-^"■'■■-•-•-•-•-•-^■'~'-^^*** 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, $2.00. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Cove:rs the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $2.00. American Florist Co., 440 s. Dearborn St., Chicago ■'-■-^■^•^^^■-^^-^^'-^'-^■-^^^^'-^^^^■-■i-*-^^'-^^'-'-^^^^^^'-^^'-'-'-'-^*-^-^*-**' WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN GREENHOUSE GLASS Free From Babbles — Uniforni in Thickness. PAINTS and PUTTY n u uiL-i (Semi-Paste.) The breBnnOUSS nnitS Palnt particular Florists Prefer. It will pay you to get our estimates. ^^^ DWELLE-KAISER co 251 Elm St., BUFFALO, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writina John C. Moninger Co. GREENHOUSES Designers ■ Manufacturers - Builders. We sell the complete house or any part. 908 Blackhawk St., CHICAGO, ILL. * LL Nurserymen. Seedsmen and Flo- ** rists wlshine to do business with Europe should send for the Horticultural Advertiser This Is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade: It Is also taken by over 1,000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscriptions, to cover postage, $1.00. As the H. A. Is a purely TRADE me- dium applicants should, with the sub- scription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF «H. A." LOWDBAU. NOTTS, ENGLAND. 1920. The American Florist. 591 ~ "^otA Oan't See 15% to 25% moisture in air dried manures but it is there in nearly every bag. Paper lined bagi sound mighty nice but that excess moisture will pay for paper liners and leave a good profit beside. You foot the bill. ^^^ ^^ Pulverized Sheep- Pulverized Cattle SHREbbEb Cattle Is dried in high temperature direct heat rotary dryers and every bag is practically bone dry. They are sterilized too and that means cleaner beds v»rith less vv^eeds and grasses to pull by hand and no chance of fungus or disease that may cost your whole crop. Order by name WIZARD BRAND for nearly fifteen years the standard of quality and service in concentrated manures. Your supply house can ship WIZARD BRAND if you insist or we will quote on any quantity from a bag to a carload with freight rate promptly. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO., Na^^jnuon^toc^rards. Chicago, 111. Azalea Pots, Hanfirin? Baskets* LAwn Vases, Urns* Stc. Red Pots Refined Clays — Skillecl Labor The Peters & Reed Pottery Co. so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO "Moss Aztec" Ware HORACE C. GRAY CO. 200 Fifth Avenue New York Mention the Americayi Florist ivhen tcriting Nebraska Red Pots ARE RECOGNIZED EVERYWHERE FOR QUALITY Your orders always receive prompt and careful attention. Made of High grade material by skilled workmen in a modern plant. Write for prices on your requirements. Kahler Pottery Co., Louisville, Neb. Merition the American Florist tvhen writing CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK World's Oldesl and Largest Manufadurers FLOWER POTS Why? A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. George Keller Pottery Co. 8TJOCKSSOR TO 8E0. KELLER & SON, Msnufactnrers of Red Pots Before buying write for prioe» 2614-2e22 Herndon St.. CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing Wired Toothpicks 10,000, |2.e0; 60,000, 111,00, Kannfactnrsd ty W. J. COWEE, BerUn, N. Y. Bampla Free, For Bale by Dealer*. Mention the American Florist when writing i-- i CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. 1 4-. -► Mention the American Florist tohen writing Glass Cloth A transparent waterproof fabric as efficient as glass for hotbeds, cold framea. etc. Per sq. yd., 40c; 25 yds. at 39%c: 60 yds. at 39c; 100 yds. at SSMic* Let us flpure on your larger orders. For parcel post add 3c per yd. to above prices. Try It out now and be convinced. TURNER BROS., Bladen, Neb. Mention the American Florist when writing yreer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenlioascs Drive ea«y ud tme, becaaie both bevels are on the tame tide. Can't twist and biealc the glass in drivine. Galvan- ized and will Dot nuu No rijbis ot lefu. Tbe Peerless Clazinc Point It patented. Nooihen like . It. Older from your deale^ Ot direct (torn tu. 1000.90c. postpaid. Samples free. BEKK7 A. EEEEB,! T14 Cbestnot BtrseV FbllAdolphlK. Mention the American Florist when writing SUPERIOR RED POTS Quality and prices right. ASK US. FLORIST SPECIALTY GO. IDAVILLE, INDIANA Mention the American Florist wheti writing . 592 The American Florist. Mar. 27, Index to Advertisers. Allen JK 565 Alpha Floral Co 571 American Bulb Co. .. I American Green- bouse Mfg Co IV AmlingE C Co 561 Anderson S A 571 Angermueller G H Co 563 Apbine Mtg Co 590 Aphrodite Co 572 Astoria Florist 570 Avenue Floral Co... 572 Baer Julius 571 Barnard W W Co... 578 Barnes WJ 571 Ba8sett& Washburn. 551 Baumer Aug 573 Baur Window Glass Co IV Bayersdorfer H&C0.563 Begerow's 570 Berger Bros 562 Berning H G 562 Blackistone Inc 573 BodgerJ &Son8 "^0.575 Bolgiano J & Son 575 Bramley & Son 573 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 574 Breitmeyer's I Sons. 570 Bremond A & L Freres 580 BrennerEdward.546 565 Broadway Florist. ...571 Brown V] Seed Co.. 574 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 580 Bruns HN 571 Bryan Alonzo J .. .582 BuckbeeH W 572 BudlongCoJ A 557 Bunyard 568 Burpee W A Co 579 Byer Bros 583 California Florists. ,.571 Cazan A B 572 Central Floral Co. ..573 Central Refrigerator & Equipment Co. .561 Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co 592 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 552 Clark E B Seed Co.. 580 Clarke's Sons 569 Clay & Son 592 Clipper Lawn Mower Co 592 Coan J J 565 Conard & Jones Co. 584 Cooke Geo H 573 Cowee W J 591 Coy H C Seed Co... 576 Craig Robt Co 549 Culp W H&Co, .. 569 Danker Fred A.. 572 DardsChas 566 569 Dietsch A & Co. ..IV Dominion Floral Co. .570 Dorner P & Sons Co 582 Draime Bros 582 Dreer H A.. 579 590 591 greyon-TegelaarCo.578 unlop John C 570 Dwelle- Kaiser Co.. 590 Eble Charles 569 Edwards Fold'g Box. 591 Elm City NursCo...584 Erne & Co 558 Evans A WB 570 Excell Laboratories. Ill Eyres H G 571 Fallon Florist 568 Fenrich JosS 564 Fleischman 571 Florist Specialty Co. 591 Foerster Co Jos 559 Foley Greenhouse Mffc' Co 589 Ford MC 548 565 Ford William P ....565 Fo.\ J M& Son Inc .571 Frauentelder C 572 Freeman Mrs J B....571 FreyC H 572 Frey & Frey 572 Friedman 573 Froment H E %5 Fotterman Bros 564 Galvin TbosF 568 Gasser J M Co 570 Giblin & Co 589 Gnatt Ove Co The... 546 Godineau R & M....576 Goldstein 1 565 GorhamPrinterylnc.590 Grakelow Chas H ..570 GrandRapidsFloCo.572 Grimm & Gorly 572 Gude Bros 569 HabermehrsSonsJI.572 Hammond's Paint & Slut; Shot Wks 589 592 Hardest? & Co 571 Harri8on'sNurseries-584 Harris Wm K 581 Hart Geo B 565 Hart Henry 570 Haven Seed Co 576 Heeb George F 553 Heinl John G & Son. 572 Henderson A&Co.I 578 Henderson Lewis — 570 Henry Co The John. 558 Henshaw Floral Co 565 Hentz&Nash 564 Hero Pipeless Fur- nace Co 590 Herr Albert M 579 Hess & Swoboda566 570 Hession 571 Hews& Co A H 591 Hill D Nursery Co. .584 HogewonioK & Sons. 583 Hollywood Gardens. 570 Holm & Olson 570 Holton & HunkelCo 563 Hort Advertiser 590 Hurfl Edgar F. 580 Hurst &Son 576 Ickes-Braun Mill Co.l\^ Idlewild Greenhs 573 Jackson &PerkinsCo 584 Jahn Hugo 570 loy Floral Co 569 Kahler Pottery Co .591 Kasting W F Co.. I 583 Keller PotfyCo Geo 591 Keller Sons J B 571 Kclway & Son 576 Kennicott Bros Co 550 Kervan Co The 565 Kessler Wm 565 Kottmiller A 568 Kroeschell Bros Co. 589 Rruchten John 561 KuhlGeo A 581 Lager & Hurrell ....584 Landretb Seed Co . . .575 Lang Flo&NursCo. 572 Lange A 5h7 Lecakes C & Co 564 Lindley Flower Box To 560 Littlefield Florist.... 572 Longren A F 583 Louise Flower Shop. 571 McCallum Co 563 Mc'^lunie Geo G 572 McGill R C&ro....576 McHutchinson& Co.576 Mackie William 565 Malandre Bros 573 Mangel 573 Matthews the Flo'st.572 Matthewson J F .W Meconi Paul 565 Metaire Ridge Nurs 573 Meyer lohn C Florist Thread Works 560 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 561 Micbell HenryFCo..576 MillanglosA 564 Miller Floral Co 672 Miller & Musser 561 Mitchell John R. ..583 MoningerJ C Co 590 Murray Samuel 573 Nash Charles 584 Nat'l Florists' Board ofTrade IV Neidinger JosG Co.. 548 Newell A 572 N Y CutFlowerEx..565 NY Floral Co 568 Niessen Leo Co 562 Norwood George W.573 t^echslin Ernest . .578 Oriental Goldfish & Supply Co 560 Papadem JG Co.... 572 Park Floral Co 571 GREENHOUSE GLASS BEST BRANDS SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. 2263 LUMBER STREET, CHICAGO, ILL. Park Floral Co 569 PeacockERCo 575 Pearson E W 571 Pedrick G R& Son.. 578 Pennthe Florist 573 Peters& Reed Potty 591 Philips Bros ....568 572 Pierce FO Co IV Pierson F R Co I Pierson A N(Inc).... I Pieters- Wheeler Seed Co 574 Pikes Peak Flo Co 571 Pillsburv 1 L 589 Pittsb'tchCutFlo 560 Podesta &Baldoccl)i.573 Poehlmann Brcs Co II 545 Pollworth C C Co.. .563 Polykranas Geo J . . . .565 Potter Floral Co 572 Proto-Feed & Guano Co. 592 Pulverized Manure Co The 591 Pyfer AT&Co 556 Raedlein Basket Co 561 Randall A L Co. 559 561 Kandall'sFloShop..573 Randolph & Mc- Clements 572 Rawlings Elmer 583 Ready Reference 585 Reed& Keller 589 Regan Ptg House ...589 Reid Edw 562 Rein berg Geo 561 Reinberg Peter 555 Rice Bros 563 Rice Jerome B Seed Co 575 Robin8onJCSeedCo.579 RockWmLFloCo..568 RodgersJ W 571 Rohnert Waldo 576 Rosaia Bros 568 Rosery Floral Co.... 573 Routzahn Seed Co . . . 580 RoweL J 548 Rusch G &Co 563 SaakeO C 573 Salzer Seed Co J A.. 573 Sceery Edw 566 Schiller tbe Florist .571 Schillo A Lum Co. ..IV Schlatter W & Son. .592 Schling Max 573 Schmidt Chas L 573 Seges Bros Ltd 582 Shaffer Geo t; 573 Sharp Partridge&Co.592 SheppardHW 573 SheridanGrhsCo....569 Sheridan Walter F.. .565 SiebrecbtGeo C 565 Simon & Son I N 576 Situations & Wants. 543 Skidelsky SS&Co.. I Slinn Clarence 564 Smith A W&CO....570 Smith & Co E D ....583 Smith & Fetters Co. 569 Smith Henry 572 Storrs & Harrison 580 582 StumppGE M 570 ThorburnJM & Co. 580 TonnerO A & L A..552 Totty Chas H 544 Traendly&Schenck 565 Traveling Wholesale Florist 564 Magic Fertilizers "FOR THE FLORIST" Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co. 809 Excheinge Avenue, U. S. Yards, Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing Trepel Joseph 569 Trty J H 584 Turner Bros 591 United Cut Flo Co.. 565 Vadderschoot R A.. 581 Van Meeuven & Tegelaar 583 Vaughan A L Co.... 554 Vaughan's Seed Store I 577 581 584 Vick's Sons Jas 580 VincentRJr&Sons Co I Walker F Co 569 WasbiDcton Florist. 568 Weber F H 572 Weiland & Risch...561 Weir Jas 572 Western Seed & Irtigat'on Co 575 Wietor Bros 550 Williams MrsE A.. 573 Winterson Co E F..560 WittboldG Co. -547 569 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Golden8on.57l Wonder Plant Irrigator Co 560 Woodruff SD& Sons 576 Yokohama Nurs Co. 575 Young A L & Co. ...564 Youngjohn & Co.. .565 Zech & Mann.. .553 561 '^Master Soil Builders" Send for prices on Master Breuid Vine and Plant Manure — eventually you will use it. Why not now? The Proto-Feed & Guano Co. 4121 South La Salle Street, CHICAGO Mention the American Flo7'ist when writing No loss if you mend yo u r split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES S5c per 1000; 3,000 for $1.00 Postpaid Wm. Schlatter & Son Before 422 Main Street After SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writinff -SLUG SHOT- Used £rom Ocean to Ocean for 35 Years Sold by Seed Dealers of America Sana Currants, Potatoes, Cabbafts, Mslons, Flowers. Trees and Shrubs from Insests. Pat up in i>opalar psekagw at DODolar piioes. Write for free psmiihlet oa Bpf and BligbU, eta., to B. HAMMOND. Beaooo. New Tork. Mention the American Florist when writing irtiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiitiiiiiiiiiiii iiiitiniiiiiiiiiiiiiuimiiiimiuimiiiiuiiiiiii^ THE CLIPPER There are three things that destroy yourlawns— Dandelione, Buck Plan- tain and Crab Grass. In one season the Clipper will drive them all out. Your dealer should have them— if he has not, drop us a line and we will send circulars and prices. &,CLIPPER LAWN MOWER COMPANY Dixon, Illinois i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiijiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiir Mention the American Florist when writing (fevyl \^^ VK • mW C* * F EVERY GENUINE TRADE MARK THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND Mention the American Florist when writing J-^prica is "the Prow of the I/bssbI; there may be more comfort Mmidships, but are are the Srst to touch Unknown Sea" " Vol. UV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, APRIL 3, 1920. No. 1661 The American Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1920 by Amerifiin Florist Company. E'nt«Ted ns Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891 ' at the PostOttice nt Chicago, Illinois, uniiiT act of March 3, 1*79. Published Evert Saturday et AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United Slates and M.'xico. $1,50 a year; Canada, $2.00: ICnropc and Countries in Postal Union, $2,50, Volvimes Half Yearly From August 3, 1901, Single Copies, 10 cents. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co,, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicagr SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Offickrb — A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N, Y,, President; F, C. W. Dbown. Cleveland, O., Vice- PreBident; John Young, 1170 Broadway, New York, Secretary; J. J, Hess, Omaha, Neb,, Treas, The thirty-siicib annual convention will be held at Cleveland, O., August 17-19, 1920, FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY. Next annual meeting, Indianapolis, Ind., Octo- ber, 1920. Officers — Philip Breitmeter, Detroit. Mich., President; Irwin Bertermann, Indianapolis, Ind., Vice-President; Albept PocHBLON, Detroit, Mich,, Secretary; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo,, Treasurer. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Neit annual convention and exhibition, Wash- ington, D. C., November 1920. Officers: Thomas W. Head, Lake Forest, 111., President: Z. D- Blackistone, Washington, D, C, Vice-President; C. W. Johnson, 2242 w lOflth Street Chicago, Secretary; Chas. H. Tottt, Madison, N. J., Treas, AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Neit annual meeting and eshibition, Wash- ington, D. C, January, 1921, Officers: C. W. JoHHSON, Chicago, President; D.G.Grillbortzer. Washington, D, C, Vice-President; A. P. J. Baur, Thirty-eighth St. and Rooliwood Ave., Indianapolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Ofeicebs — Robert Ptle, West Grove, Pa President; F, L. Atkins, Rutherford, N. J., Vice President: E. A. White, Cornell University Ithaca, N. Y., Secretary; Harrt O, Mat, Summit N. J., Treasurer, AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Nest annual meeting and exhibition. Boston, Mass., July 10-11, 1930, ufficers— G, W. Kerr, Doylcstown, Pa., President; Wm. Gray, Bellevue Rd., Newport, R. I., Secretary, ^'iiiiiiiiNluiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiitiiiiiriitiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiii^ I BOSTON ORCHID SHOW. | I Held at Horticultural Hall, Boston, Mass., March 24-28. | '.IIIIMIIIIIIilllllllinilllllllMIIIIMIIIIIIIIII)lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltllUIIIUIIIIIIIirillllllllllUltimilllllllllNlllllllUII1lllllllltllMIMIIUIIIIIIIIIIItllUIII)~ A BrUliant Achievement. The Massacliusetts Horticultural So- ciety has scored another success in the great exhibition of orchids and other spring; plants, lield at Horticul- tural hall, Boston, Mass., March 24-28. preliminary account of which is given in our issue of March 27. page 'tSl- Tlie artistic arrangement and splendid setting- of the show merited the highest commendation, while the individual ex- hibits displayed the greatest cultural skill, and possessed educational fea- tures of the first order for the profes- sional gardener as well a.s the public. That the effort was appreciated, is shown by the large attendance of both local and non-resident patrons of horti- culture. Orchids, of course, were the predom- inating feature, and the exhibits of A. C. Burrage of Pride's Crossing, Mass.. were lavish in variety, splendidly grown and grouped by a master hand. These collections included many rare and costly species and varieties, and a considerable number of them were arranged with fine effect on the trunks of trees in imit;ition of their native con- ditions. Equally good exhibits, though less comprehensive, were contributed by numerous other private growers. The commercial section wa.s well repre- .sented. although it was thought by many that the restrictions of the fed- eral horticultural board had the effect of materially curtailing the displays in this class. Heretofore, those who pursue horticulture and floriculture for profit, have been generous to a fault in transporting their collections of val- uable plants and flowers long distances and at great expense ;ind trouble, to encourage local communities in the de- veliipnient of a love of the beautiful, .md we are pleased to find tliem still among the foremost in this good work. notwithstanding present hardships. Es- pecially noteworthy in this group were the extensive displays of the Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J., contain- ing many well grown plants of great interest to collectors. Hardl.v less interesting than the or- chids were the Kurume azaleas ex- hibited by C. S. Sargent, Brookline, Mtiss.. introduced into this country by K. H. Wilson, of the Arnold Arboretum. These azaleas were found growing at Kurume. Japan, and given the name of tliat place. After extended negotia- tions, in which he was rendered great assistance by Hamakichi Suzuki, of the Yokjohama Nursery Co.. Yokohama, Jajian. a number of the plants were secured and sent to the United States. The exhibit, occupying a platfoi-m of generous proportions which enabled visitors to closely examine tlie distin- guishing features of these handsome plants, was always a center of interest, each being as pleasing in form as in delicacy of coloring. While some of the varieties are in effect a perfect Hovver witliin a perfect flower, they are not double as the term properly ap- plies. In them, the stamens, five in number, and the pistil, are perfect, and there is no malformation as is the case in many double flowers. The Kurume azaleas have been cultivated by- the Japanese with such painstaking care, that there are now numerous varieties, and taking all of them into considera- tion, it may be said that they present the same range of color as sweet peas. Thomas Roland, of Nahaut, Mass., made a fine showing of his famous acacias, and Walter Hunnewell. Wel- lesley, Mass., exhibited a greatly im- proved type of Azalea mollis in fine form. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Bos- ton, contributed an attractive display of Lilium Regale, and there were many good groups of foliage and flowering 594 The Amer ican J^ lo r i s r. April 3, plants from various private aud com- merciiVl. growers in and around tlie city. Cut flowers were likewise note- worthy, especially the orchids. During- the show, there were several conferences of orchid/ specialists, at which papers were read by Professor Oakes Ames, of the Harvard Botanic Garden. Cambridge. Mass.. on "Orchid Classification." and John E. Lager, of Summit, N. J., on "Orchid Collecting." A start was also made in the organiza- tion of an orchid society, particulars of which will be found elsewhere in this issue. The Awards. The exhibit of orchids by Albert C. Burrage, as was to be expected, w-on gold medals, sliver medals and first class certificates of merit for individual plants, beside many first prizes. To Douglas Eccleston and George I' An- son, the orchidologists, who arranged the Burrage exhibit, unstinted praise was given. The Charles S. Sargent ex- hibit .of Kurume azaleas won an honor which has never before been given. The collection secured two gold medals and each of tlie .''>l> plants in the collec- tion received a first-class certificate of merit. A gold medal was also given to Thomas Roland for his magnificent ex- hibit of acacias. A series of exhibits in the loggia which attracted many, consisted of dis- plays by commercial florists, who were allowed to choose their own forms of exhibits. A silver medal was awarded to Penn. the Florist, for flowers ar- ranged on dishes for home ilecoration. the award being for effective sim- plicity rather than number of flowers. The Houghton-Gorney Flower Sliop re- ceived a. silver medal for baskets, vases, old-fashioned formal bouquets and a bridal bouquet composed of gardenias aud swainsona, an unusual and most at- tractive combination. The Beacon Florist received a bronze medal for an exhibit w-hich featured "living" floral pictures and flowers arranged in artistic vases. Other awards were made as follows : Medals, Etc. Julius Roehrs Co., Cattleya speciosis- s^ma Empress, silver medal. J. T. Butterworth, Dendrobium War- dianum album, silver medal, Ernest B, Dane, Sophro-Cattleya Thwaitesii, silver medal. Thomas Roland, display of orchids. silver medal. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., display of Lilium regale and Rhoilodendroii Kaempferi, silver medal. Strouts. Inc.. Cariiiition Maine Sun- shine, silver medal. Walter Huunewell, Rhododendron Miss Louisa Hunnewell, silver medal. Walter Hunnewell. Rhododendron formosum, silver meilal. John H. Dunlop & Son. new rose. Frank W. Dunlop, silver medal. Caplan, the Florist, exhibit, bronze medal. H. R. Comley exhibit, bronze medal. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Carnation Hope Henshaw, first-class certificate of merit. Peter Arnott. Begonia Mrs. Peterson, cultural certificate. James Wheeler, Godfrey c'.-illas, cul- tural certificate. S. J. Goddard, Carnations Boston White, The Lark, Endurance, and No. 15f>. honorable mention. Faulkner Farm, display of flowering plants, gratuity. Strouts, Inc.. display of carnations, gratuity. S. J. Goddard, Carnation Laddie, gratuity. Plant Exhibits. Orchids, group of orchid plants in bloom, arranged for effect with ferns or other foliage plants, covering 250 square feet (for commercial growers only) — Julius Roehrs Co. Group of orchid plants in bloom ar- ranged for effect with ferns or other fo- liage plants, covering 2H0 square feet (for private growers only) — Albert C. Burrage. Group of orchid plants arranged for effect with ferns or other foliage plants, covering 100 squafe feet (open to both commercial and private growers) — Al- bert C. Burrage. Most artistically arranged group of orchid plants in bloom in the above three classes — Albert C. Burrage. Twelve orchid plants in bloom, dis- tinct species or varieties, not less than six genera — Julius Roehrs Co., 1st; J. T. Butterworth. 2nd. Six orchid plants in bloom, distinct species or varieties, not loss than three genera — J. T. Butterworth. Three orchid plants in bloom, distinct genera and species — J. T. Butterworth. Six plants of cymbidiums in bloom, distinct species or hybrids — Albert C. Burrage. 1st; J. T. Butterworth. 2nd. Twelve plants of cypripediums in bloom, distinct species or liybrids — E. B. Dane. 1st; J. T. Butterworth. 2nd. Collection of cypripediums in bloom, not less than ."]0 plants and not less than 2.J species or varieties — Ernest B. Daue. Six plants of dendrobiums in bloom — J. T. Butterworth. Six plants of phalaenopsis in bloom, uot less than three distinct species — Albert C. Burrage. Specimen plant of Cattleya Mossiic in bloom — Albert C. Burrage. Specimen plant of Cattleya Schroedera> in bloom — Albert C. Burrage. Specimen plant of Cattleya Triana^ in bloom— Albert C. Burrage, 1st; J. T. Butterworth. 2nd. Specimen plant of coelogyne in bloom —Mrs. C. G. Weld. Specimen plant of lycaste in bloom — J. T. Butterworth., 1st; Miss Corne- lia Warren, 2nd. Specimen plant of hybrid cattleya in bloom — Julius Roehrs Co.. 1st; J. T. Butterworth, 2ud. .Specimen plant of brasso-cattleya In bloom — Edwin S. Webster. Specimen plant of laelio-cattleya in bloom — J. T. Butterworth. Specimen plant in bloom of any other bigeneric hybrid in which cattleya or laelia is one of the parents — J. T. But- terworth with Laelia Aroona. Specimen plant of cymbldium in bloom — A. C. Burrage, 1st; Julius Roehrs Co., 2nd; Walter Hunnewell. 3rd. Specimen plant of cypripedium in bloom — Ernest B. Dane, 1st; Mrs. C. G. Weld, 2nd; Faulkner Farm, 3rd. Specimen plant of Dendrobium no- bile, or its varieties in bloom — Miss Cornelia Warren. 1st; Julius Roehrs Co.. 2nd; J. T. Butterworth, 3rd. Specimen plant of any other varie- ties of dendrobium in bloom — -J. T. Butterw(U-th with Dendrobium Jame- soniannm. Specimen plant of miltonia in bloom — Albert C. Burrage. Specimen plant of odontoglossum in bloom — Julius Roehrs Co., 1st; Ernest B. Dane, 2nd; J. T. Butterw^orth, 3rd. Specimen plant of odontioida in bloom — Albert C. Burrage, 1st; Julius Roehrs Co.. 2nd. Specimen plant of oncidinm in bloom — Albert C. Burrage. Specimen plant of vanda in bloom — Edwin S. Webster, 1st; J. T. Butter- worth. 2nd. Specimen plant in bloom of any other genus of orchids uot mentioned in this list — J. T. Butterworth with Epi-Cat- tleya Orpetiana. Acacia, one specimen plant — Faulk- ner Farm. Amaryllis, six plants, not less than three varieties — R. M. .Saltonstall. Florist 13p 7pt 3-31 Rosen — 21 Azaleas. Indica. (i plants — Miss Cor- nelia Warren. 1st; Edward A. Clark, 2nd. Indica. single-flowered. !W|||i||vy ;:. ^B^^iMt]>Jk:Jr ''~ ^F^ ' ^*^ BOSTON ORCHID AND gPRING SHOW, MARCH 24-28, 1920. Rhododendron Indicum Var. lialsamina'llora, Exhibited b.v C. S. Sar^-eiit, Brookline, Mass. l'j:.'ij. The Am hr j c a n Fl orist. 595 BOSTON ORCHID AND S°K;NG SHOW. MARCH 34-28, 1920. Group of Orchid Plants iu l-lowcr CnviTuig 2Jii Siiuare Feet. Exhibiied by Albert C. Hurrage. Prides Crossing, Muss. Stellata type, six plants — Edwin S. Webster, 1st; George F. Gardner. 2nd. Cyclamens, six plants — Mrs. C. G. Weld, 1st; Edwin S. Webster, L'nd. Cytisus, four plants — Edward A. Clark. One specimen plant — Miss Cornelia Warren. Erica melanthera, one specimen plant — Edwin S. W'ehster. Hydrang-eas, six plants — F. E. Pal- mer. 1st; Edwin S. Webster, 2nd; W. W. Edg-ar Co., .'ird. One specimen plant — F. E. Palmer. Marguerites, three plants — Faulkner Farm. Narcissi, Tazetta or Poetnz hybrids, three S-inch pots — Edward A. Clark. Palms, four kentias — Weld Garden. Four pliipuix — Weld Garden. Four any other species — Weld Garden. Primulas. mal;icoides. six plants — Miss Cornelia Warren. 1st: Edward A. Clark, 2nd. Obconica, six iilants — Mrs. C. G. Weld, 1st; G. F, Gardner, Jr., 2nd. Rliododendron, one specimen plant - Faulkner Farm. Roses, rambler, six plants — W. W. Edgar Co. One specimen plant — W. W. Edgar Co. Schizanthus, four plants — Edwin S. Webstei-, 1st; Mrs. C, G. Weld, 2nd; Richard M. Saltonstall, 3rd. Tulips, Darwin, six S-inch pans — Mrs C, G, Weld, Artistic display of foliage and dow- ering plants to cover 20U square feet — Mrs, C. G. Weld, 1st; W. W. Edgar Co.. 2nd: Miss Cornelia Warren, 3rd. Collection of forced shrubs. To cover 100 square feet — Faulkner Farm. Bulbous plant, any new or improwd variety of merit — N. T. Kidder with Ha>manthus puniceus. Any other plant in flower, not men- tioned in this list — W. W. Edgar Co.. first with Metrosideros floribunda; Weld Garden second, with clivia; Edwin S. Webster, third, with chorizema. Cut Flowers. Orchids, collection of cut blooms, not less than .jil vases — Arthur N. Cooley, 1st; Julius Roehrs Co. 2nd; J. T. But- ttrworth, 3rd. Autirrhinums, 2."> spikes, one or more varieties — Edwin S. Webster. 1st; T. E. Proctor, 2nd; William Mackay, 3rd. Carnations, vase of 100 blooms of one variety with foliage — Coomb.?, Flo- rists, first with Belle Washburn. Twenty-flve blooms any crimson va- riety — John Barr first, with Doris; Coombs, Florist, second, witli Doris. Twenty-five blooms any ligh.t puik variety — Coombs, Florist, first, with I'ink Sensation: Coombs, Florist, sec- ond, with Laddie; John Barr, 3rd. Twenty-five blooms any dark pink variety — John Barr, first, with Mrs. C. W. Ward; Coombs, Florist, second, with Mrs. C. W. Ward; Coombs. Florist, third, with Rosalia. Twenty-flve blooms any scarlet va- riety — Betty K. Parr, first, with Belle Washburn: John Barr, second, with Beacon; Coombs, Florist, third, with Eureka. Twenty-five blooms any white va- riety — John Barr, first, with Crystal White; John Barr. second, with Match- less; Coombs, Florist, third, with Matchless. Twenty-five blooms, one or more va- rieties ( for non-commercial growers onlyi — Mrs. C. G, Weld, first, with Lad- die; T, E. Proctor, second, with Laddie; A. W. Preston, 3rd. Sweet peas. 50 blooms lavender — M. W. Parr, first, with Mrs. Anthony Zvo- lauek. Fifty blooms pink — M. W. Farr, first, with Beauty; M. W. Farr, second, with Louise Gude; M. W. Parr, third, with Rose Queen. Fifty blooms white — M. W. Farr with White Orchid. Fifty blooms any other color — M. W. Farr. first, with Anthouy Zvolanek, red. Amateurs. Hyacinths, three pots or pans, distinct varieties — Mrs. M. A. Rand, 1st. Narcissi, three pots, distinct varieties — Miss M. A, Rand, 1st and 2nd. Tulips, three pots, distinct varieties — Miss M. A. Rand, 1st and 2nd. Orchid Show Dinner. An event of importance was the deligtliful dinner given in honor of the opening of the orchid show by the horticultural interests of Boston, Mass., to which all visiting members of the craft were invited. This was at the Parker house on the evening of March 24. S. H. Wilson acted as toastmaster. and was especially happy in his introductions of the various speakers. After an excellent menu had been served, he welcomed the guests warmly, and hoped they would drink deep in the waters of good fel- lowship. John K. M. L. Farquhar was the first speaker. He declared the present exhibition w-as the highest in the quality of its exhibits of any ever held in this country. P. R. Pierson praised the great perfection of the ex- hibits of the orchid display, and gave interesting information regarding the New York exhibition of the week be- 596 The American I^lorjst. April 3, fore. Artliufl MeiTington also spoke interestingly of the New York show, of which he had been manager, and referred in glowing' terms to the or- chid display then on exhibition. Thomas Allen emphasized the impor- tance of proper arrangement of plants to get correct color effects. Leonard Barron discussed the great advance in orchid culture in the past decade. Thomas Roland saw encouraging signs for the future of horticulture in the splendid co-operation of the trade in all such exhibitions as the present and those of other cities. Henry Penn said he believed such shows as those of New York and the present orchid exhibition had great in- fluence in creating a love for flowers. Other speakers were Jos. Manda, S. J. Goddard, F. H. Dunlop, Wm. Bartsch, "Wm. N. Craig, Percy Gallagher, Fred- erick Law Olmstead, Patrick Welch and Robert Kift. American Orchid Society. TEMPbRARY ORGANIZATION AT BOSTON. Orchid lovers and enthusiastic grow- ers of this flower took advantage of the occasion whem so many were gathered at the exhibition of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society at Boston, March 24-28. to organize the American Orchid Society. A meet- ing was held in the lower lecture room of Horticultural hall, March 2.5, attend- ed by exhibitors and others interested, at which a temporary organization was effected and plans were made for a permanent body. Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass., was choseu president, William N. Craig, Boston, secretary, and Alfred J. Loveles.s, Lenox. Mass., treasurer. A committee of 1.5 was named to draw up a constitution and by-laws to be submitted when the per- manent organization is perfected. The first act of the new society was to send a telegram to Albert C. Bur- rage, Beverly Farms, Mass.. at pres- ent in Pasadena, Calif., telling of the great success of the exhibition and the formation of the American Orchid So- ciety, to which Mr. Burrage tele- graphed as follows : "W. N. Craig, Secretary, American Orchid Society. ''Thanks for telegram received com- ing from such experts a.s constitute the American Orchid Society. It sure- ly is ample reward for labor and time required to develop such an exhibit as we have put in this week's Horticul- tural Society's show. I am delighted the exhibition was successful and that so many people are interested. My only regret is that I am unable to be present and enjoy it." William C. Endicott. president of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society gave an informal luncheon to exhibi- tors and other guests Friday after- non in the library. Among those pres- ent was Miss Eileen Low, daughter of .Stuart Low, London, Eng. Miss Low's visit was princiaplly to attend the flower shows in New York and Boston, the display of orchids in the latter comparing favorably with those held in London. The following inter- esting papers were read at the orchid conferences, which were held in the lower lecture hall, on Thursday. Friday. and Saturday afternoons respectively, at 3 o'clock : "Basis of Orchid Classification," by Oakes Ames, and "Geographical Distribution of Orchids" by E. H. ■Wilson; "History of Orchid Culture in the United States" by W. A. Manda, and "Collecting Or- chids" by John E. Lager; "History of Orchids in England" by George I'Auson. By special permission of Mayor Peters, the exhibition was open on Sunday from 9 a. m. until noon for the free admission of school children, ac- companied by their teachers, which gave an opportunity that was great- ly enjoyed by a large number who otherAvise could not have attended. At the close of the show, all of the cut orchids in the Burrage display were distributed among the various hos- pitals of the city. National Flower Growers' Association. BOSTON BRANCH ORUANIZED. A meeting of more than 70 represen- tative plant and cut flower growers of Boston, Mass.. and vicinity, advance mention of which appeared in our issue of March 20, page 4r>,S. was held at the .Ajnerican House, Boston, March 23, having for its object co-operation with similar interests in various parts of the country to form a national growers' as- sociation, and the gathering proved a very enthusiastic one. J. F. Anxmann, Edwardsville, 111., past president of the Society of American Florists, and tem- porary secretary of the new national growers' body, was present in response to an invitation of the directors of the Boston Flower Exchange, to explain the purposes and benefits of the new associa- tion. After describing the good results obtained by all of the other affiliated organizations of the S. A. F., particu- larly the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association, with its annual business of $2,000.0(X) or more, he predicted that the growers' association would soon lead them all in its financial and other benefits to members. He called atten- tion to the fact that considering all lines of the business, on the basis of capital invested, the growers represent- ed fully OO per cent, and yet. up to the present time, they had not organized as a body. Individually, the business methods of the great majority were very crude, as few are able to say how much any of their various crops costs to produce. They have no control over the prices their products brought, which varied from day to day, depending on the demand,- and frequently results were not known for yo days. Every article used in the growers' equipment is bought from industries that are organ- ized — steel, glass, paint, lumber, coal, and other such requisites of the business are controlled by national bodies, the different factors of which get together for their own benefit. He said the time was now ripe for the producers of plants and cut flowers in their various commuuities to get together and organ- ize for their common good. All men are rarely of one mind; there had been op- position to every new movement. The Florists Hail Association, now so suc- cessful, was not considered practical, and the F. T. D. was several times on the point of collapse. The national pub- licity campaign, which had done so much good, was even yet carried on by a comparatively few men of vision, of whom the late Joseph Heacock was a bright example. Its impluse was being felt now in a number of cities which was starting local companies, of which much was expected. He cited the great success of the Chicago movement which had banded together 4(H) men in the trade for a local publicit.v campaign. National publicity is bringing to re- tailers in New York, and through them to local groovers, .$4,0lX> worth of business a year, which amount in orders they fill for florists from all over the country. The F. T. D. now has 1,300 live members, an organization that is a benefit to every one of them. The organizing for mutual advantage is a matter of education; when men get the ideas of others, and think them over, they come gradually to see the benefits to be derived, and are then glad to co- operate. What is necessary is for growers of every live community to get together and elect five responsible men who will consider it a duty to go to the Cleveland convention of the S. A. F. in August, to carry out the ideas and. best thoughts of their local body in framing a constitution and by-laws for the national organization, of which they are to be a part. The dues of the members are to be $1.00 per thousand square feet of glass covered ground. i!i() per cent of which is to go to the national association for publicity and other necessary expendi- tures in which every local body through their representatives will have a voice. The speaker cited as an example of the BOSTON ORCHID AND SPRING SHOW, MARCH 24-28, 920 Section of .\caiMa D'si'ilav Sta';ed bv Thomas RolaiuJ. lyau. The American Florist. 597 thf bfiicdts of RettiiiK toKi'Uier, tlu' milk iiiilustry, priced now bi-inK: made u montli nlu'iid. so that iliiy l>y day, tlu- prodiKHT knows exactly what his retiirn.s nre t<> be. In the late war. there was co-openitlon to imt down tyranny. If men can orsratiize to kill, they can pet together to cure. In closinK'. Mr. Am- maiin said : "Now is tlio opportune time. It Is up to the growers of the American Rose Society. .V.N.M AI, MMni.Nd A.M) Ol'UlKUS' ItKl'OUTS. The twenty-llrst annual meeting of the American Hose Society was held at New York. March 18. a brief report of whicli, and announcement of the re- election of incuinlient ollicers, appearerist indus- try of Boston, then adjourned. Secretary E. A. White, from which we have omitted such parts as refer to the annual address of President Pyle, and the report of Treasurer Harry O. May, both of which were printed in our issue of March 27, page 536. SECRETARY WHITE'S ANNUAL EEPOBT. The twenty-first annual meeting of the American Rose Society was held in Grand Central Palace, New York, March IC. 1!)2(). at 3 p. m. President Robert Pyle of West Grove, Pa., occu- pied the chair. Since the last annual meeting, seven sessions of the executive committee have been held, with an average attend- ance of nine members. On June~2, 1019. the members of the committee. with interested rosarians, met Dr. Van Fleet in his test garden at Bell, Md., and spent a most enjoyable and profit- able afternoon looking over the re- cently introduced rose novelties, which are under Dr. Van Fleet's supervision, and inspecting his many seedlings. In the evening, the executive committee held a joint session with the Wash- ington rose test garden committee to perfect plans for the inspection of the national rose test garden on the fol- lowing day. Dr. E. M. Mills, B. H. Farr, Charles E. F. Gersdorff. Alex- ander Cumming. L. A. Anderson and S. C. Hubbard were appointed judges. The question of an exhibition rose gar- den was discussed, and it was voted that the American Rose .Society should endeavor to secure the establishment of a permanent exhibition rose garden in Washington, and ,a committee con- sisting of J. Horace McFarland, Fred- erick Law Olmsted. Representative James B. Mann and S. S. Pennock was appointed for developing the project. The question of the introduction of Dr. Van Fleet'a seedlings was dis- cussed, and a committee consisting of the president, S. S. Pennock, J. Horace McFarland, E. G. Hill and Robert Simpson was appointed to formulate a plan to effectively disseminate Dr. Van Fleet's rose introductions. On June 3, the executive committee and the judges met at 10 a. m., in the Washington, D. C, rose test gardens, and made a careful inspection. The roses were in most excellent condition, and many interesting varieties were in bloom. Following the inspection a luncheon was held at the Ebbitt house and automobiles were then taken for a trip to Mrs. Bell's rose garden at Twin Oaks. In the evening, Peter Bisset, of the United States department of agriculture, lectured at the new na- tional museum. June 4 was indeed a "red-letter day" for the society. In response to an in- vitation extended by Captain George C. Thomas, the executive committee met at 9 :30 a. m., in his beautiful rose garden at Chestnut Hill, Pa. After an inspection of the garden, there was a session of the committee. At the last annual meeting of the society. Captain Thomas was elected president, but he found it impossible to serve. The com- mittee therefore elected Robert Pyle, West Grove. Pa., to serve as president for the year beginning July 1, 1919. The remainder of the session was de- voted to a consideration of proposed BOSTON ORCHID AND SPRING SHOW, MARCH 24-88, Exhibit of Kurume Japanese Azaleas, bv C. S. Sargent, 1920. 598 The American Florist. April 3, clianges in the constitution anil Ijy- laws as presented by a committee at the last meeting-. The proposed chauge-s will be sent to each member at a later date. After the session of the committee. Captain and Mrs. Thomas entertained the members and their friends at a most enjoyable lunclieou. On this occa- sion. Dr. E. M. Mills, iu his gracious manner, on behalf of tlie officers and executive committee, presented the re- tiring president, Benjamin Hammond, with a special leather-bound volume of Captain Thomas' book on outdoor rose growing, in appreciation of Mr. Ham- mond's 14 years of valuable service to the society: 12 years as secretary, and two years as president. Mr. Hammond responded in a few well chosen words. expressii>g his appreciation of the kindly motive which prompted the gift. Following this presentation. Captain Tliomas dedicated his .'■eedling. No. 720. to Dr. Robert H. Huey, in recognition of the inspiration for rose culture and breeding which he had received through Dr. Huey's intense love of roses. He formally christened it "Dr. Huey." At 2 p. m.. about 100 members of the American Rose Society gathered in Captain Thomas' garden. After a gen- eral inspection. Mr. Hammond intro- duced Captain Thomas, who spoke a few words of welcome. He expressed the pleasure it gave him to share his garden with others, and he hoped the guests would make the garden theirs for the afternoon. J. Horace McFar- land discussed American roses, empha- sizing the value of the work Dr. Van Fleet and Captain Thomas have done in introducing types of roses suited for American conditions. He was followed by the "silver-tongued orator from In- diana," who is universally known and loved — E, G, Hill, of Richmond, Ind. Robert Pyle. the newly elected presi- dent, closed the formal programme of the afternoon, emphasizing the value of the work the society is cloing in reaching a large number of rose lovers, and in carrying to them information of much value. _ On July 14 a meeting of the execu- tive committee was held at the City Club, New York. President Pyle opened the meeting with an outline of what lie thought should be the policy of the society during the coming year. These policies will be published iu the forth- coming Rose Annual, and if carried out, tlioy will make the American Rose So- ciety one of the most efficient floricul- tural organizations. The president an- nounced the appointment of the follow- ing vice-presidents for the coming year : Dr, E. M. Mills, Dr. Robert Huey, E. G. Hill and John Cook. Dr. Mills was named a member of the executive com- mittee to succeed Robert Pyle. J. Hor- ace McFarland was elected editor, and O. P. Beckley advertising m,anager of the American Rose Annual for 1020. It was voted to accept the proposition of the Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College to establish a rose test garden at that, institution. A committee con- sisting of' F. L. Atkins. J. Horace Mc- Farland. and J. A. Currey was ap- pointed to outline a policy in regard to the establishment of rose test gar- dends in the various sections of the United States. On August 21, a short meeting was held at the S, A. F. convention in De- troit, In the absence of President Pyle, E, G. Hill acted as chairman and Ben- jamin Hammond as secretary. No offi- cial business was transacted. A meeting of the executive commit- tee was held at the City^ Club, New York, S.epteni'ber 17, 1910.' F. L. At- kins, chairmap of the committee to outline a policy in regard to the estab- lishment of rose test gardens, made a preliminary report. It was the opinion of the committee that the test gardens should be established only in certain climatic zones. The department of agriculture at Washington has pre- pared a map showing the rose-growing zones in the United States, which will be published in the 1020 Rose Annual. The repoi t of the committee governing exhibitions of garden roses was re- ceived from the chairman. Dr. A. C. Real, and was accepted by the execu- tive committee. These rules and regu- hitiuiis are now printed, and can be obtained from the office of the sec- retary. At the executive committee meeting, November 20, 1010, it was voted that the committee to foster the cut rose in- terests be authorized to negotiate with the officials of the New York Hower show, or other organizations, regarding the spring exhibition of the society and the admission of the members to the exhibition. President Pyle was designated the official representative of the American Rose Society to serve on the board of directors of' the S. A. F. J. Horace McFarland reported that a set of CO lantern slides of American roses and American rose gardens had been prepared to send to the National R( se Society of England, to be shown by the secretary, Courtney Page, at the annual meeting of the society, and afterwards before other English rose org:inizations. These were sent with the compliments of the American Rose Society, and President Pyle was au- thorized to send a message of greeting from the American Rose Society to the National Rose Society of England. The folI(!wing persons were named to cimstitute a committee to increase mem- bership: J. Horace McFarland. Dr. F. M. Mills. Miss Carrie Harrison and J. A. Currey. At a meeting of the executive com- mittee held at the City Club, January 12, 1!:20, G. H. Peterson tendered his resignation from the rose registration committee, because he would be in Floiida for an indefinite period. Presi- dent I'yle appointed F. L. Atkins to rill the vacancy. Hecause of ill health. J. F. Huss resigned from the chair- manship of the Hartford rose te-:t gar- dens rommittee. Alexander Camming was named as chairman. Judges were appointed for the spring exhibition of i-oses, which the committee had ar- ranged to hold in co-operation with the flower show in New York, March l.>21, 1020, It was voted that the president should appoint a committee on legisla- tion, to which will be referred all ques- tions relating to national and state auarantine and similar regulative mat- ters, such committee to have i)Ower to represent the American Rose Society. J. Horace McFarland, S. S, Pennock, Benjamin Hammond, James Boyd and Dr. E, M. Mills were named on the committee. The executive committee then voted on the three best eligible vai-ieties of roses for the Gertrude M. Hubbard gold medal. As a result of this vote, the medal was awarded to Columbia, registered in 1010 by the E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind, The secretary reported a total mem- bership to March 12. 1020, of 1,048. New York Floti.^ls' i lub IMnner. The thirty-third annual dinner of the New York Florists' Club, held at the Biltmore, March 17.. was the largest ever given by the club, there being over 4(lf> seated at the separate tables, which entirely filled the large ball room. Be- tween the courses of the excellent menu there was singing of popular songs, in which all joined with a will. The past- president of the club was presented with a handsome set of table silver. Past President J, F. Ammann and President A. L. Miller, of the Society of Amer- ic.nn Florists, made short addresses, as did commissioners of the parks of New York and Brooklyn. There was an elimi- nation dance, the winners of which were presented with prizes. It was a delight- ful evening, one of the most enjoyable ever given by the club. Socleiy of American Florists. X,\TIONAI, FLOWER SHOW COMMITTEE, A meeting of the national flower show committee was held at the Grand Central Palace, New York. March 17. There were present: Chairman George .\smus. Chicago: Secretary John Young, New York: Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass.: Patrick Welch. Boston, Mass.: Herman P. Knoble, CleveUn.l, Ohio, an.l F. H. Traendly, New York. Professor E. A. White. Ithaca, N, Y., represented the American Rose Society, and Sam- BOSTON ORCHID AND SPRING SHOW, MARCH 24-28, 1920. ■Partial View of the Cut Flower Section. lyuo. The American Florist. 599 NEJV YORK FLORISTS' CLUBS THIRTY-THIRD ANNUAL DINNER, MARCH 17 1920. uel J. Goddard. Framingham, Mass., tlio Ameiicaa Carniitiim Society. There were ol.'^o present, Wallace R. Pierson. Cromwell, Conu.; C. H. Totty. Madison. N. J., and President A. L. Miller, of tlie S. A. F. Selection of a city in which to hold the next national Hower show was the first hnsiness of the me^tinf;:. Mr. Knoble siiprg-ested Cleveland as a city which could hou.se tlie show s.-itisfactori- ly. The new municipal building lu it.al city, he .said, was expected to be com- pleted in about a year, and he had every reason to believe that advantage- ous arraiigrtments could be made with the proper authorities for the use of the main hall for the show. The various horticultural interests of Cleveland were, he said, most anxious that the next show be held in their city. (Jo motion of Mr. Roland, seconded by Mr. Welch, it was decided that the next show be held in Cleveland, in the spriujj of VXZ'l. providing adequate arrange- ments can be made with, the Cleveland interests. Mr. Knoble moved, seconded by Mr. lioland. that the show open on Saturday. March li."). and close Satur- day. April 1, and a poll vote resulted in the unanimous adoption of these dates, which were considered most desirable, Kaster in IIIL'L' falling on April It!, Mr. Roland emphasized the impor- tance of preparing and distributinsr a preliminary schedule of premiums for plants at as early a date as possible, and recommended that a sub-commit- tee he appointed to prepare such a schedule, and submit the same at a later meeting of the committee, wiiicli should be held, in the near future, in Cleveland, and then and there settled. The month of June was suggested as a good time for this meeting. The chairman appointed Messrs. Roland. Traendly, Knoble. and Wm, H. Duck- ham as such sub-committee. Prof. White received the assurance of the committee that the same arrange- ments made for the co-operation of the American Rose Society in the projected national flower show in St. Louis in 1!>1S. which show was, owing to the circumstances, postponed, would be en- tered into for the Cleveland show: and Mr. fJoddard, for the American Carna- tion Society, was given similar assur- ance. By unanimous vote, the sub-commit- tee on schedule was given authority to prepare a preliminary schedule of prizes, which should not exceed a total value Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass President American Orchid Society. of .$20,000. this amount to include all special premiums which might be offer- ed, and which it was distinctly under- stood, should be applied to the reduc- tion of the amount of the total. Mr. Knoble was requested to take the necessary steps for organizing the local interests of Cleveland, so that an open meeting could be held at the time of the meeting of the committee there in June. when matters pertaining to the show could be fully discussed: and he was given authority to arrange for this meeting. It was voted that Chairman Asmus and Mr. Knoble be appointed a committee to negotiate with the proper authorities fiu- quarters for the show. The chairman announced that, fol- I lowing the precedent set in Philadel- I phia, at the proper time, various com- mittees would be appointed to take charge of the work of the show. The secretary was authorized to pro- ceed at once with the selling of space in the trade section of the show, with the understanding that if for any reason, the show be not held in Cleveland, the con- tracts made would become void through cancellation. The rates for space it was arranged should be determined at the next meeting of the committee. John Young, Sec'y. National Publicity for Flowers. It is cheering indeed to receive a let- ter such as the following: "Ann Arbor. Mich.. March 24. 1920. "John Young, 1170 Broadway, New York. "At our convention held in Lan.sing last week, a donation to the national publicity campaign was suggested. As this is the first year of our organization, our treasury would hardly stand a suit- able donation to this worthy cause. Nevertheless, we were able to raise .1!127.(X> by popular subscription which I herewith enclose. Please credit this to the Michigan State Florists' As- .sociatiou, and I trust in the years to come this association will be able to support this campaign to a far greater degree. W. S. Wells, Treas.. Michigan State Florists' Ass'n. At the recent meeting of the publicity committee in New York, a number of specimen page advertisements in colors appearing during the past few weeks in the magazines, w^ere offered for in- spection. These advertisments were in- serted by different manufacturers, and flowers were in every case featured in connection with the specialties advertis- ed, the latter rather inconspicuously ob- truded, dependence on the flowers for attraction to the advertisement being most obvious. A well-known hat manu- facturer, whose issue of handsome poster cards, drawing attention to a particular make of hats has long been a feature of his advertising, this spring is using a poster showing no pictorial design other than a splendid basket of siu-ing flowers. This is truly saying it with flowers. Plans for our magazine advertising in the immediate future are now settled, meeting the appropriation made by our committee for the purpose. Mothers' day is to be featured in the big weeklies, in well designed advertisements each occupying two columns: and several two-column advertisements will appear in the June monthlies, with page adver- tisements in two leading magazines in May. A two column advertisement will also appear in a leading Canadian maga- zine. During the dull summer months, a smaller double-column advertise ment will appear in a .selected list of weeklies and monthlies, giving, ptac- tically. continuous publicity for our slogan throughout these months. 0ur committee was unable to take advantage of one or two of the biggest ipaga23nes. ■600 The American Florist. April for the reason, often stated in this column, that contracts are required to be made so far ahead that the commit- tee could not conscientiously incur the necessary liability without having suf- ficient funds in sight. If a greater and more reasonable support in the way of contributions to the campaign fund were forthcoming, much more could be accomplished. The fund so far available has worked won- ders, not only through the publicity we have been able to buy, but through the extra publicity which it has incited, in ways entirely unconceived. Our invest- ment — we must surely call it this, since we are getting fuU and satisfactory re- turns for our expenditures — can hardly now be figured in dollars and cents, when we consider it in the light of an asset. Many industrial captains have spent 10 times the amount of money for publicity that the florists have spent, yet look upon our publicity with envi- ous eyes, surprised at (he tremendous reriiiHs we iiave obtained for so little. Still, we are only at the edge of the ocean of possibility open to us. "We want more money, much more, to secure our full measure of benefit. We are like the small, hungry boy looking into the pas- try shop window, without a penny to satisfy his burning desire to taste of the good things he sees. If those flor- ists who have not subscribed to the fund, would only realize what there is before us, they would gladly dip down into their pockets and produce the necessary funds to enable us to make our slogan, one daily, hourly almost, in the public mind. Just think of it — there are more than one hundred million birthdays observed in this country each year. There are, perhaps, one-fifth as many wedding anniversaries, and just as many other occasions when a timely suggestion, "Say it with Flowers," would add to the volume of the florist business. This is what we aim to ac- complish — but we cannot do it without the necessary support. Do you, Mr. Nonsubscriber, realize this? Cannot you be convinced? Your pledge will be quite acceptable, if an immediate cash subscription is in- convenient. The following subscriptions have been received, and are in addition to those previously announced, annually for four years, unless otherwise stated : J. W. Minott Co., Portland. Me. (1 yr.)5 10.00 Sunnyside Ghs. CumberI'd, Me. (lyr.) 10.00 Vose-Smith Co.. Portland, Me. (1 yr). 10.00 M. E. McGunigle. Portland. Me. (1 yr, ) 5.00 Alpha Fl. Co., Kansas City (1 yr.).. 100.00 A. Henderson. Chicago (1 yr.) 100.00 Wm. Wenderoth. New York 3.00 R. E. Loeben. Gloversville. N. Y 5.00 Mich. State Plortste' Ass'n (1 yr.).. 127.00 H. N. Hoftman. EI.mira. N. Y 10.00 E. Decker & Sons, Orange. N. J 6.00 $386,00 Previously reported 40.734.00 Total $41,119,00 Boston. LIGHT BUYING AT LOW PRICES. Market conditions the past week have lacked vim, the supply being greater than the demand. The stock in all lines is of splendid quality, and offered at prices that should have moved it quickly, but buyers, who dur- ing January and February were beg- ging for carnations at from 15 to IS cents, now turrt down better stock offered at from four to six cents. Roses bring fair prices for the season, 9, 12, 15, and IS to 24-inch stems rang- ing from $4 to .$18 per hundred, while a few of the specials bring more. Callas are quite plentiful, but good stock brings $12 to $15. as also do Easter lilies. There is much specula- tion as to the Easter price of cut long- iflorums. which several market experts say will not be over 20 cents. Car- nations are expected to go to $10, and possibly, $12. Daffodils have not been any too plentiful, and cleaned up daily at six cents. The first gladioli made their appearance the past week and brought $3 per dozen. Sweet peas are plentiful, but cleaned up fairly well at from $1 to $3 per hundred. Very good Nelrose snapdragons brought $2,50 to $4 per dozen. GOOD ROSE STOCK OFFERED. Thos. Roland, Wm. H. Elliott and Sons Co., Inc., and the Budlong Rose Co., are large shippers of roses to this m,arket, their Stock being offered through their own sales forces. All cut roses are handled in layers of two rows of 12 buds, each spread out on a sheet of oil paper. The stems are covered with cracked ice. As they lie on the market counters, six or eight sheets laid one above the other, with only the buds exposed, they look in- viting. This is considered to be the ideal way of handling roses in this market. Crusader and Pilgrim, from the Montgomery Rose Co., Hadley, Mass., were offered in fair quantity. They were good flowers. Crusader hav- ing long stems and large, rich red buds. A new rose, a sport of Ophelia, with a distinct pink edging on the buds, was sent in by Geo. W. Hilliard, Ex- eter. N. H. It looks to be quite dis- tinct, and attracted considerable at- tention. NOTES. Wm. H. Elliott & Sons Co., Inc., Madbury, N. H., and Boston Mass., is now the name under which Mr. Elliott's business is carried on, the business being incorporated under the laws of New Hampshire, going into effect March 1. The capital is $200,- (XK). The officers are Mr. Elliott and his two sons, John having charge of the Madbury, N. H., range while the Brighton greenhouses will be managed by George. Mr. Elliott is now in Cali- fornia with Mrs. Elliot, visiting their daughter, who resides there. Welch Bros. Co. looks forward to a good Easter trade. Sweet peas, daffo- dils, carnations and cut roses are fea- tures. Easter plants, are being largely handled. Short, bushy Magna Charta roses, in five to six inch pots, carry- ing six to eight buds looked ideal for Easter. Everything points to a good Easter, There is offered by the growers a splendid stock in great variety of well flowered plants, the hydrangeas, ram- bler roses, lilies, daisies, bougainvilleas and genistas being particularly fine. The L,. J. Renter Co., who special- ize in rooted cuttings and other kinds of florists' stock, reported a great run on cannas and geraniums, the young stock of the latter being particularly in demand. K. Pittsburgh, Pa. DEMAND IS SATISFACTORY. Business is good. Stock is arriving in large quantities, and prices are much lower than some time ago, but no lower than this time last year. The warm weather has caused some stock to arrive in poor condition, especially violets and sweet peas. Roses are com- ing in good shape and the better grades sell quickly, but the poor qualities are hard to move. Carnation receipts are heavy, and the stock is of very good quality. Easter lilies and callas are the best received in this market for years, but have been moving slowly. Other seasonable items such as bulb- ous stock, snapragons, mignonette and calendulas are in oversupply. The Eas- ter outlook is good, but some retailers are slow in getting their orders placed, and it looks as though some would get left at the last minute as usual, because the demand is going to be big at the last call, and there is not going to be any oversupply in any Item from the pres- ent reports. NOTES. Theo. Verscharen had the misfortune to have a fire which destroyed the en- tire upper floor of his residence and the contents. He will have one of t'ne finest crops of Easter lilies in his his- tory. Hugh Boyd, auditor, and Homer D. Wood, manager of the local factory of the McCallum Co., have both been con- fined to their homes, with the grippe for the past week. Visitors : John Keil, East Liverpool, O., and C. E. Nelson, Wellsville, O. M. DAVENPORT, lA. — The spring flower show arranged by Park Superintendent Boehm, which opened to the pubUc, March 9, was one of the most attrac- tive staged here in years. BANQUBT or MICHIGAN STATE FLORISTS' ASS'N, AT FIRST ANNUAL MEETING, EAST LANSING, MARCH 17, 1920. 1920. The American Florist. 601 San Francisco. DEMAND BltlSK IN ALL LINES. TradP lias Improved fiuite n good deal over the previous week, and the demand Is now strong for all lines of Btiwk. Fiineral work has been very steady, and has called for ii great riuan- tlty of (lowers tliat couhl be used for any other purpose. Shipping trade has also incre.ased, and this has been of much benefit to the market. There is a great supply of roses of nearly every variety with the exception of American Beauty. Russells are now at their fin- est. Carnations are in large supply with no change in prices. I^addie is still high owing to the limited supply. Sweet peas from, outdoors made their first appearance this week. The stock of- fered was excellent and it sold on sight for .$2 per dozen bunches. Indoor stock brings .HL.^O per dozen bunches. The first Spanish irises were also noted this week. They cleaned up quickly at nice figures. Daffodils have stiffened con- siderably in price. Lily of the valley has shortened up, not much of it be- ing noted last week, ^■iolets are be- ginning to show the effects of a long season and are losin.g a great deal in popular favor as well as in quality. Snapdragon is in much more demand than the supply is able to take care of. Whatever stock comes in, is quickly sold out. Cattleyas are very scarce with a brisk demand. In pot plants, rhododen- drons, azaleas and r.ambler roses are being offered. Ferns and greens of all kinds are in large supply. NOTES. The MacRorie-McLaren Co. will re- ceive large shipments of flowering plants from their nursery from now until Easter. All the Easter specialties are being grown there this season. Tliis firm advises that they have been en- gaged by the city council of Reno, Ne- vada, to prepare plans for Wingfield park in that city and submit them as soon as pos.sible. Victor Ferrari, manager of FeiTari Bros, range, will be in with a fine lot of Lilium giganteum for Easter. He has one large house numbering several thousand plants. The gardenias now being shipped from this place are as fine as can be grown anywhere. TV'ork- men are busy rebuilding several of the older rose houses. At Albert O. Stein's large store on Sutter street, great preparations are being made to handle the Easter busi- ness. Large stocks of rhododendrons Pink Pearl and Lady Armstrong are now being received. Azaleas in various colors will be another specialty. Erica melanthera in all sizes will be featured. M.anuel Roller!, proprietor of the Western Evergreen Nursery, will have giganteums just right for Easter. Sev- eral houses of rambler roses and hy- drangeas look in first class shape. Work on his two ne^v rose houses is about completed. They will be used for Russells exclusively. Eric James' range is a busy place these days, shipping Easter plants. Large lots are going to southern Cali- fornia cities every day. Rambler roses m.Tke up the principal item in all the shipments. The Thomas Floral Company will specialize in flowering plants this Eas- ter. They carry a fine stock of decora- tive pottery In all sizes and much of their stock will be sold in this con- tainer. The Silva Bergtholdt Nursery Com- pany, of Newcastle, has filed articles of incorporation for $250,000. This firm was formerly known as the Silva Berg- tholdt Nurseries. Pelicano, Rossi & Co. have arranged to secure additional space to carry their immense Easter stock of plants, Frank Pelicano looks for a record Easter busi- ness. The Wild Flower Conservation League of California has announced plans for its annual flower show to be held at the Fairmont hotel, next month. .1. A. Axell says that mignonette for Kastor stock is coming in heavily. He will have a splendid stock as his growers will be in full crop. Kenneth .S. Murray, of Redwood City, is sending in a largo cut of high grade roses to the wholesale house of J, A. Axell, James F. Lynch. Columbus, 0. rRE-E.\.STER DEMAND MOIIT The past week in the florist business lias been a (|uiet one, but that is the usual trend of affairs just prior to Easter. Active preparations have been made for an extra large trade, and in- dications point to a profusion of flow- ers of all kinds for that occasion. Prices will be from 50 to 75 per cent less The Late IWrs. IW. R. Morgan. See Obituary, Issue of March 13, Page 403. than have prevailed during the winter months, when there was a scarcity of flowers. During the past week social activity has been extremely dull, also but few funerals, and on the Tvhole, there was little doing. Easter lilies will be available in large quantities. Jon- quils in pots will sell in the neighbor- hood of .$1 to .$.">. while rambler roses will command from $8 to $15 for the plant. Hydrangeas, hyacinths, tulips, primroses and Martha Washington geraniums will also be in evidence dur- ing the Easter period. Roses will prob- ably be plentiful, judging from the pres- ent condition of the market. They will sell for .$4 to $12 per dozen. Carna- tions will be quoted from .$3 to $4 per dozen, while sweet peas and violets will be about 7.5 cents to $1.50 a bunch and $2 a bunch respectively. Snapdragons will be in the market in larger quanti- ties. NOTES. The Wright Bros. Greenhouse Co.. of Toledo, O., has been incorporated with a capital of $200,000, The incor- porators are E. B. Wright. G. E. Ritter, M. M. McGowan, "V. Barnes and E. E. Lay. J. W. L. Cincinnati, 0. INDICATIONS PROMISE RECORD BUSINESS. By the time this goes to press, the Easter rush will be in full swing. At this writing, it is hard to predict just how the business will turn out. If present indications are any criterion to go by, it surely will be a record break- er. The unusual amount of sunshiny weather is a great handicap to some growers, while to others it is a bless- ing in disguise, in so mucb as It is going to develop bulbous stock in a hurry. The commission men are pre- pared for the rush, and in a general sense, the prices asked on stock for Easter delivery are fair, Roses will be good, and the prices range from. $8 to .$.'!."/ per hundred. There will be plenty of sleepy carnations but the good ones will probably bring around $10 per hundred. Lily of the valley is quoted at $8 per hundred by some, by others, $12. NOTES. C. E. Critchell is handling some extra fine snapdragon, also the roses from the Jos. H. Hill Co., which main- tain their high standard of excellence. The Cincinnati Florists' Exchange has been headquarters for choice lily of the valley. Greens of all kinds are in good supply here. The Avondale Floral Co. has an unusually fine display this year and everything is in readiness for a ban- ner Easter. C. E. Gillette is strong on Gov. Herrick violets. The wire work de- mand is unusually brisk. H. W. Sheppard expects big business, and is equipped and prepared to meet every contingency. The Wm. Murphy Co. is headquar- ters for fine sweet peas and snap- dragons. M. Bloy and wife, of Detroit, paid us a visit, enroute home from a stay in Florida. Visitors ; Clyde Clark. Richmond. Ind.; Adam Shideler, Muncie, Ind.; W. H. Hanson, Chicago; C P. Brunner, Springfield, O.; P. R. McKee, Chicago. K. Buffalo, N. Y. FINE WEATHER BRINGS GOOD SUPPLT. With ideal weather prevailing, stock has become plentiful. Tulips, hyacinths and daffodils are seen in all stores, the latter being offered at special sales at $1 per dozen. Carnations are in gen- erous supply with a drop to six cents wholesale for the best grade. Roses are equal to all demands with the ex- ception of American Beauty, which are scarce and not of the best quality. Premier is taking its place and the stock is very fine. Violets are plen- tiful, but diminishing, due to weather conditions. Orchids have a moderate call. With ability to make a good dis- play, the stores are now beauty spots. NOTES. S. A. Anderson featured some fine window displays during the week in which California acacias played an im- portant part. Trade, with the excep- tion of funeral work, has been active here. The recent death of a weU-known citizen, however, gave several promi- nent stores some large orders, Grever's Flower Shop on Allen street, one of the coziest in appearance in this city, is in very attractive dress as usual. This city was well represented at the New York spring show. S. A. Ander- son was one of the judges on Tuesday and W. J. Palmer, Henry Kraus, John Fiebelkorn, E. A. Slattery. E. C. Bruck- er. Art. Kowalski and J. B. Wiese were among the visitors. Prom all indications, the lily supply for Easter will bo ample. Azaleas will be missed as will spiraeas, but there will be good stock in genistas, lilacs and rhododenrons. BisoN. Tne Late A. W. Gregory. A. W. Gregory, C7 years old, for many years engaged in business as a florist in several towns in western Ken- tucky, died a few days ago at his home at Madisonville, that state. W, B. C. 602 The American Florist. April 3, The American Florist Established 1885. Bubscription, United States and Mexico, SI. 60 a year; Canada $i.OO: Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. When sendinj^ us change of address aluay Bend tlie old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the lirst issue The American Flokist has accepted only trade adveriisenients. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible) as we go to press VA'ednesday. We uo not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSVK 52 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Boston orchid show . 7:30 p. m.— Saginaw-Bay City Floricultural Society at Saginaw. Henry W. F. Goetz. secretary, 124 .South Michigan avenue. .Saginaw. St. Louis. Mo.. April 8. 'i p. m. — St. Louis Florists' Club. No regular ineeting place, .r. J. Beneke. secretary. 3646 Humphrey street, St. Louis. WashlnBton, D. C April 6. 8 p. m.— Flo- rists' Club of Washington, D. C. at Schmid's hall, 712 Twelfth street, N. E. tJ. \'. Schultz. secretarj'. care of Leo Nies- sen Co.. Washington. Wild Flower Preservation. The Wild Flower Preservation So ciety urges every child to learn the following quaint poem : Pluck not the wayside flower; It is the traveler's dower: .\ thousand passers-by Its beauties may espy. May win .a touch of blessing From Nature's mild caressinK. 'The primrose on the slope A snot of sunshine dwells And cheerftil message tells Of kind renewing power: The nodding bluebell's dye N drawn from liapiw sky. Then spare the wayside flower It is the traveler's dower! —William AUingham. 1920. The American Florist. 603 Wants, For Sale, Etc, Small Type. 12 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display. Si. 50 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order. For Plant Advs.. See Ready Reference Section. ' Where answers are tu be niaileil from this olQce eoolose lOceDts extra to cover postage, etc. Help Wanted — Florist for greenhouse and landscaping; new place. Will pay -ISc per hour and better. Sonth Side Noriirry, Henry Gerstenkorn, Mgr.. R. It. erieDce; can handle m<*n, make own plans or work from those furnished; commercial or private; will go any- where, but prefer south or west of Chicago. Key 470, care American Florist. OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels 30 East Randolph street. CHICAGO, ILL. Actual size of leaf 2%x5H lnclie» i FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two oolo^8^.^ i gummed paper; your card, etc., in i black- and leal adopted by the S. A. F. ^ ! In red. Prices: Per500,$3.35; per 1000, m I $5.00. Samples on request. Electro of S I leaf, postpaid, $2.00. Cash with order. P I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. | i 440 S. Dearborn St., CmCAGO | ■-'-■- ■-^^^'-^■- '-"-■-'-*-■-'-*- '-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-■-'-'-^ $50,000 buys a modern carnation range near Chicago, including fine residence and several acres of land. Possession now or in the spring. $10,000 cash and balance on easy terms. Address Key 446, care American Florist. "-^""-^■-■-■-'-'-'-'-^'-^^^ %^ 4> * * Sell Surplus Plants Before They Spoil By Overcrowding ADVERTISE THEM NOW * * * * * * ♦ * * * * * * + * * * * 4* t 440 South Dearborn Street, i American Florist Co. CHICAGO * t * * * * * * t * * t 604 The American Florist. April 3, Special No. 2, Assortment Large Flower and Plant Baskets This lot consists of 26 Reed and Willow Baskets substantially made in two-tone fin- ishes with liners. Regular value, $40.00. 00 26 Baskets ^ $35 THE OVE QNATT CO., mc. Preservers of Natural Foliage Lfl. POftC IllCl Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets, Florists' Supplies and Decorators' Novelties. BEGONIAS Begonia Mrs. M. A. Patten, new dark pink, nice, bushy plants, well-tlowered, 5-in., 75c each ; 4-in., 5'io each ; 3i^-ln., 25oeach. Roofed Cut- tings, 85.00 per 100. Grntlgv ^M-'n., good plants, OlllliaA. K3 DO per 100. Casli. JOHN R. MITCHELL, Madison, N. J> Eransville, Ind. The outloolt is for a g-ood Easter business for florists here witti all lines of stock in good supply. Georg-e Blackman and Curt Nied- nag-el took an active part in the spring convocation of the Scotish Rite Masons, held here a few days ago. W. B. C. Hartford, Conn. — The florists' club of this city will feature April 8 as "ladies night." with a supper at the City club, followed by a theater party. Kansas Cmr, Mo. — Wm. X.. Rock has pni-chased 133 acres near this city, and will incorporate the Rock Flow- er Gardens with a capital stock of $100,000. Floral Park, N. Y. — Arthur H. Goldsmith has bought the Charles H. Allen range here, including two acres of land, and will divide the property into building lots. Rooted Cuttings ALTEBNANTHERA, red and yellow. per 1.000 S 8.00 BBII.I.L4NTISSrMA. per 1,000 10.00 CALENBUr.A, Orange Klne. 2-ln., per 100 2. BO JEBUS.'iLE.'M CHERRY, fine seedlings, per 100 1.00 CUPHE.4, Ageratum, Guernsey and Blue Star, per 100 90 DAISIES. Mrs. Sanders. Boston Tel- low, 2-in 04 Single White. 2-ln 03 DAISY. R. C. Single White. Boston yellow, per 100 1.50 SANDERS, R. C, per 100 1.60 DUSTT MILLER. Gymnocarpa, 2-ln.. per 100 3.00 DrSTY MILLER, seedlings, per 100.. 1.00 FEVERFEW, R. C. per 100 1.60 FEVERPT;W, 2-in., per 100 3.00 FTCHSIAS, R. C. 6 kinds, per 100.. 1.60 GENISTA 1.60 GERMAN IVY. R. C. per 100 1.60 I'ETUNIA, Dbl., R. C, per 100 1.50 SALVIA, America, per 100 1.7B SALVIA, R. C, Splendens and Bonfire. per 100 1.25 Cash. BYER BROS., CHAMBERSBURG. Boston, Mass. — The Hamlin Flower Shop on Boylston street, has discon- tinued business. Spring Plants IN ABUNDANCE 100 1000 - -in. Ageratum, Light or Darlc $2.60 $ 23.5» 2Vi-in. Calendulas, Orange King 3.00 25.00 2U-in. Centaurea«, Dusty Miller 3.00 25.00 ;i -in. CoIeuK, Red or Yellow 3.25 30,00 2!i-in. Fuchsias, 12 good varieties... 3.00 25.00 4 -in. Fuchsias. 12 good varieties... 12.60 120.00 2 -in. Geraniums, Ricard. Poitevine. Nutt, Buchner, etc. 4.25 40.00 3 ^2 -in. Geraniums, Above kinds 10.50 100.00 2U-in. Helitropes, Light or Darlc Blue 4..50 40.00 4 -in. Heliotropes 12.00 110.00 2 \^ in. Larkspurs, Separate Colors . . . S.OO 25.00 2U-in. Marguerites, WhitB or Yellow... 4.00 37.50 4 -in. Marguerites 12.00 110.00 2 % -in. Salvias, Scarlet Sages 5.00 45.00 3 -in. Salvias 8.00 75.00 2^1 -in. Verbenas. Choicest mixed 2.75 25.00 21i-in. Vinca, Varieagata. . . . 5.00 45.00 4 -in. Vinoa, Varieagata. . . . 13.00 125.00 For prices on other stock send for Cata- logue, now ready. Cabbage and Tomato plants in abundance, $5.00 per 1000. ALONZO J. BRYAN, M'liolesale Florist Washington, New Jersey 1920. The American Florist. 605 The tribute of Andrew L. Dorward to Davey Tree Surgery This photograph shows how healing is well under way within a few months after treatment. Note. also, how con- crete has been filled in the cavity by the Davey sectional method, which allows for swaying and prevents cracking JOHN DAVEY Father of Tree Surgery The estate of Mrs. T. J. Emory at "Mariemont^ " Middletoivn, R. I., is one oj the show places around Newport. Andrew L. Dorward is gardener on this estate 'Mariemont," Middletown, R. I. The Davey Tree Expert Co., Inc., Kent, Ohio Gentlemen : I can only reiterate what others have truth- fully said regarding the work done by The Davey Tree Expert Company — that tree surgery practiced by you, both from a scientific and practical viewpoint, is as near perfect as it is possible to have it. Andrew L. Dorward, Gardener Mrs. T. J. Emory Estate The saving of priceless trees is a matter of first import- ance on every estate. Davey Tree Surgery is a fulfillment of the maximum expectations of those who love and value trees. A careful examination of your trees will be made by appointment. THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT CO., Inc., 2303 Elm Street, Kent, Ohio Branch Offices tvith telephone connections: New York City, 20 W. 34th St.; Chicago, Westminster BIdg.; Philadelphia, Land Title Bldg.; and Boston. Write nearest office Permanent representatives available in districts surrounding Boston, Spring field, Lenox, Newport, Hartford, Stamford, Albany, Poughkeepsie, White Plains, Jamaica, Montclair, New Yorlc, Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Baltimore, Washington, Richmond, Buffalo, Toronto, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago, Milwaukee. Canadian address: 252 Laugauchitere West, Montreal DAV EY TRE E S URGEONS Every real Davey Tree Surgeon is in the employ of The Davey Tree Expert Co.. Inc., and the public is cautioned against those falsely representing themselves An agreement made with the Davey Company and not tvith an individual is certain evidence of genuineness 606 The American Florist. April BIG DROP IN PRICES LARGE QUANTITY OF ROSES Now Booking Orders— Let us Have Yours. PRICES IN EFFECT APRIL 5. Buy Direct from the Grow^er We Are Rose Specialists and Are Cutting from 245,000 Rose Plants. OPHELIA, HOOSIER, WHITE KILLARNEY and SUNBURST. RUSSELL and COLUMBIA. Fancy long per 100, $26.00 Long medium per 100, 20.00 Medium per 100, $12.00 to 16.00 Short per 100, 6.00 to 10.00 ASSORTED ROSES, OUR SELECTION. Including some RUSSELLS and COLUMBIAS. lots of 200 or more per 100, »6.0O Extra long per 100, $12.00 to $16.00 Medium per 100, 8.00 to 10.00 Good short per 100, 5.C0 to 6.00 CARNATIONS Per 100 .$4 00 to $6.00 Big supplies of spring flowers are now coming into this market and we will procure the best at lowest market prices. NEW FANCY FERNS per 1000, $4.50 to $5.00 ADIANTUM per 100, |2.00 I ASP. SPRAYS per lOO, $H.CO to »4.00 GALAX, bronze per 1000, 1.60 I SPRENGERI per 100, 3 00 to 4.00 All seasonable flowers not grown by us will be procured for our customers. A trial order solicited. In buying direct of the grower yon are assured of fresh stock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. BASSEH & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONE: OFFICE AND STORE Greenhoiucsi Hlnjidale. 111., and Gregs* Station. lU. UO N. WflDflSll AVO*, LlllLAuU, IJLL. NOTICE:— We close at 5 o'clock week days. Closed all day Sundays. Chicagro. HEAVY B-ISTER DEMAND. The demand for cut flowers for Easter is heavy and everything' points to a complete clean-up in fresh stock at an early hour. Orders are arriving in every mail and by wire at this writ- ing and the demand this Easter prom- ises to be the heaviest in years. Lilies are seen in large supply at several of the stores, but are moving nicely in the better grades at the advertised quotations. Some stock reached the market in poor condition the early part of this week and had to be sacrificed at low prices in order to move it. but this was due more to poor packing than anything else, practically all the flowers being bruised by carelessness in handling. American Beauty roses are in good demand and the same holds true for Mrs. Chas. Russell, Columbia and Premier. Milady. Hoosier Beau- ty. Killarney. White Killarney, Killar- ney Brilliant. Sunburst. Ophelia, Mont- rose. Champ Weiland. Mrs. George .Shawyer, Mrs. Aaron Ward and all the other varieties grown for this market are ha\ang a good call. Carnations are in large supply, but in heavy de- mand and should clean up early. Sweet peas are moving fast and so are vio- lets. Orchids do not appear to be any too plentiful and lily of the valley does not appear to be in any oversupply. A few gardenias are among the of- ferings but clean up quickly. Tulips are seen in quantity ,ind some free- sias are obtainable. Jonquils are available in qviantity at some of the houses including a good propor- tion of southern grown flowers. Mig- nonette, snapdragons, calendulas, daisies, callas, anemones, pansies, stocks and a few other miscellaneous items are included in the list of offer- ings and give the buyer a great variety to select from. Pussy willo^ys are a THANKS We have been unusually favored with a big increase in business since the FIRST OF THE YEAR, especially this Easter. SHIPPING BUSINESS is our specialty because we know how to take care of it. YOUR Protection Kennicott Bros. Co. 174 North Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Wholesale dealers in CUT FLOWERS since 1881 1920. The American Florist. 607 EXTRA FANCY CARNATIONS In Heavy Supply for Easter You Get the Best Stock in the Chicago Marlcet at the prices quoted when you place your orders here Satisfied customers everywhere speak highly of Reinberg's Roses and Carnations. Give your customers the best. Place your order here. If there is something you need in Cut Flowers that you do not find in the price list, just ask for it and we will include it in your shipment if it is obtainable in this market. Buy Uiret't from the Grower EASTER PRICE LIST Subject to Change Without Notice MRS. CHAS. RUSSEL,!, Per 100 Specials $35.00 to $40.00 Select 25.00 to 30.00 Medium IS.dO to L'OOii Short 12.00 to l.''.,0o COLUMBIA Specials 35.00 to 40.00 Select 25.00 to 30.00 .Medium 18.00 to L'0.00 Short 12.00 to 15.00 Specials $30.00 to $35.00 Select 20.00 to 25.00 Medium 15.00 to 20.00 Short 800 to 12.00 Champ Weiland . , Per 100 Klllarney Specials 2o.00 KiUarney BrilUant Select IS.OO to 20.00 ^Vhlte KlUamey Medium .... 15.00 My Maryland Short 8.00 to 12.00 KXTR.\ SPECIAL STOCK SUNBURST, OPHELIA Per 100 Special $30.00 to $35.00 Select 20.00 to 25.00 Medium 15.00 to 20.00 Short 12.00 PREMIER Specials 3 5.00 to 40.00 Select 25.00 to 30.00 Medium IS.OOto ilO.oo Short 12.00 to 15.00 ROSKS. OUR SELECTION 10.00 CarnationN S.OO to 12.00 JonquIlM 8.00 to 10.00 Sweet Peas 3.00 to 5.00 Lilies 35.00 Adiautum 2.00 Asparagus, per bunch 50c Boxnood, per bunch 35c Kerns, per 1,000 %>.--..» Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000. $2.00 Leuoothoe Sprays 1.00 Smilax, per doz. strings $3.00 BILLED ACCORDINGLY PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCE PHONl» CENTRAIj 601 and 2846 CHICAGO 608 The American Florist. April 3, Roses and Carnations. All the old standard and best new carnations. EASTER PRICE LIST— ?,",Vh«*/Srou;:^.^'' PREMIER Per 100 Special $35.00 Select 2B.00 Medium 20.00 Short 15.00 RUSSELL Per 100 Special $35.00 Select 26.00 Medium 20.00 Short • 16.00 COLUMBIA Per 100 Special $30.00 Select 20.00 Medium 16.00 Short 10.00 OPHELIA Per 100 Special S20.00 Select 15.00 Medium 10.00 Short 8.00 SUNBURST Per 100 Special $20.00 Select 18.00 Medium 15.00 Short 10.00 White — KU.LAKNET— Pint Per 100 Select $12.00 Medium 10.00 Short 8.00 ROSES. OUR SELECTION $ 8.00 CARNATIONS Per 100 Fancy $10.00 Good 8.00 Splits 6.00 MISCELLANEOUS Calla Lilies, per doz $3.00 to $4.00 Ferns, per 1000 , 5.00 Galax, per 1000 2.00 Sprengeri, per bunch 60 162 N. Wabash Ave., ^.Fo^:^^lr CHICAGO Extra Fancy Roses, Carnations, Sweet Peas and all other Seasonable Cut Flowers in quantity to meet the demand. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOIiGSAI^ FliORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. good seller thi.s week. Green goods are 1 none too plentiful especially ferns, which have advanced considerably in price the past week. Blooming plants in this vicinity are practically all dis- posed of and if the weather is at all favorable the local demand will clean up all the cut flower offerings. Stock is in heavier supply a I this writing, Wednesday noon, March- ol, owing to the extremely warm weather and it looks as if there will be more than enough in some lines to go around. Roses appear as if they will clean up but considerable pushing will be needed to move all the carmtions and cut lilies. The American Railway Express Company is giving the mar- ket pick-up .service until 5 p. m. daily during the heaviest shipping period. NOTES. Many greenhouse establishments in this vicinity had a narrow escape from being wrecked by the tornado, which swept this district, March 28. First reports after the storm were to the ef- fect that many ranges were completely destroyed, but after the rumors has been traced down, the greatest loss appears to be from hail and the heavy wind •which broke or lifted out the glass as the storm' swept by. Here and there, a gable was broken, and in some in- Tonn. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Supplies You will need plenty of 30 East Randolph Street CHICAGO Telephone Central 6284 HIGH GRADE FLOWERS FOR WEDDINfiS Let us have your orders. Mention the American Florist when writing stances a part of the house bent in, but taking everything into considera- tion, the growers consider themselves extremely lucky to escape as easy as they did, which was certainly remark- able judging from the heavy damage to other property in the immediate vicin- ity. Wietor Bros., iPeter Reinberg. Poehlmann Bros. Co., "Wellworth Farm Greenhouses, C. V. Wolf, Riverbank Greenhouses and others report consid- erable breakage in glass. Otto Treb- waner, of the Calvert Floral Co., Lake Forest, reports the loss of one small house by the tornado. Fred Lautenschlager, of Kroeschell Bros. Co., is Viack from a successful business trip ip the east, which included a visit to the recent New York flower show, held in the Grand Central Palace. 1920. The American Florist. 609 V>^VS»>^V>^^Sf*»*»'^*»Sf^»'^i^^f'^i^>»^fS^i^sr'^^<»'^'^<^'^fc*S^s/S»^WS»S»((7i IKinn Shawyer. Russell 12.50® 26.00 Killarney . : 10.00® 26.00 MilHfty j;!."'»'« :<<) on Radiance Ifi.OO® 40.00 ^Vhite Killarney ...10.00® 26.00 Killarney jUl'Ullanl. , Iti.OO (iljl 26. OU Ward 6.000 1(1.50 Hadley 12.00® 36.00 Ophelia 16.00® 30.00 Premier 12.60(i8 30.00 Columbia 16.00® 26.00 Maryland 10.00® 25.00 Hoosler Beauty 16.00® 36.00 Stanley irnorp- -^ i\n Oattleyas, per doz 9.00® 15.00 .Sweet Peas 1.00® 3.00 Carnations 4.00® 10.00 Longiflorum Lilies 20.00® 26.00 Violets, a hundred 1.00® 1.26 Marguerites 4.00-6.00® 8.00 Calendulas, per doz., .76@1.00 Callas 16.60® 26.00 Snapdragons, per doz.. 3.00@4.00 Adiantum 2.00 Asparagus Strings, per doz 9.00® 12.00 Asparagus bunchefi, each.. .60 Jonquils 2.00® COO Freesia 4.00® 10.00 Anemonies. per doz 1.00 French Iris, per spray .60 Pansles 2.00® 3.00 Myosotls. a bunch 36® 1.00 Lily of the Valley 8.00® 12.00 Buffalo, Mar. 31. Per 100 Roses, Beauty. Special. .. .60.00® 76.00 " Fancy 30.00® 40.00 Extra. 20.000 26.00 1st 8.00® 12.00 Killarney 6.00® 16.00 My Maryland 6.00® 20.00 White Killarney 6.00® 16.00 " Sunburst 6.00® 20.00 Ward 6.00® 8.00 Columbia 10.00® 26.00 Ophelia 8.00® 20.00 Russell 12.00® 20.00 Shawyer 8.00® 16.00 Bon Silene 4.00® 6.00 Cattleyas 76.00@100.O0 Dasies 1.00® 3.00 Valley 10.00® 12.00 Violets 76® 1.00 Calla Lilies 16.00® 36.00 Japan Lilies 8.00® 10.00 Easter Lilies 20.00® 30.00 Paper Whites 4.00® 6.00 Carnations 4.00® 6.00 Mignonette 6.00® 10.00 Snapdragons 8.00® 16.00 Sweet Peas 76® 3.00 Asparagus Sprcngeri 36@ .60 Perns, per 1000 3.60 Calendulas 3.00® 6.00 Smilax, doz 4.00 Golden Spur 4.00® 5.00 Freesia 3.00® 4.00 Von Slon 4.000 6.00 A. E. Wohlert and Louis Burk repre- sented this city at the Boston orchid show last week. Mr. Burk was partic- ularly pleased with the quantity and quality of the orchids, and Mr. AVohlert with the Kurume azaleas, of which he has quite a stock of his own importa- tion, hut wliich have not as yet flowered with him. Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Mention the American Florist when writinff BERGER BROS. Roses, Carnations, Violets, Freesia. 12885 Race St. PhUadelphla, P». Mention the American Florist tchen uiritinQ CixciNNATi, ilar. 31. Per ino Ro.se.i. Premier 8.00® 35.00 Columbia G.OO® 36.00 Buttertiy 6.00® 36.00 White Killarney ... 6.00® 25.00 Pink Killarney .... 0.00® 25.00 Sunburst 6.00® 26.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward... 6.00® 25.00 ■' Ophelia 6.000 26.00 r!ahy Doll T nn Carnations 6.00® 10.00 Calendulas l.tm - i,,, Sweet Peas 1.00® 2!oO Preesia 3.00® 4.00 Violets (California) 50® .76 Perns, per 1,000 3.50 Leucothoe. per 1.000 6.00 Galax, per 1,000 1.6O Daffodils 4.00® 6.00 Mexican Ivy, per 1,000 6.00 Smilax. per string 16® .20 Dutch Hyacinths 4.000 10. 00 Plumnsus (south) per bch . .25 Tulips 3.00® 6.00 l.ily of the Valley 8.00 Easter Lilies 20.00® 25.00 .Snapdragons 4.00® 8.00 The Easter rush has caused addition to delivery equipment, the Robert Craig: (-0.. having purchased a Pierce Arrow truck, and Alfred M. Campbell, two Ford trucks. New Fords and autos of other makes are now quite common, scarcely a week pa.ssing' when some of the trade are not seen on the street in a new car. In the stoi-es, all is hustle and bustle, the first loads of the Easter plant stock being received and staged. The grow- ers have made a wonderful cleanup, there being nothing- now to offer but 1920. The American Florist. 615 nOLTON & HINKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens J CI.PDLLWORTH CO CUT FLOWERS, PLANTS, BULBS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE, WIS. MAGNOLIA LEAVES Prepared MnRnolifts, BMwn, Green or Purple. Per bo.\, about 800 leaves $1.50 10 boxes or more @ 1 .40 Red Magnolias, per bo\ 2.25 Get our list of other Supplies, it's free. Geo. H. Angermueller Co. 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OP ME^UT Staple Baskets and Seasonable Novelties In Quantity. Send for Our Cataloene. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 130&-1311 N. 2nd St., Phlla., Pa. margiieriti's and Eastei- lilies. First se- lections of the lattei- in pots have sold for 2.J cents per flower. Wm. K. Harris' Palm Sunday exhihi- tioii was up to its usual standard and was visited by thousands of people. The long shed, lined on both sides with or- ders going; out early Monday, and the view into the many houses makes a beautiful display tiiat is a great treat to the delighted vi.sitors. Excellent Ward carnations are a feature of the Edward Reid stock. Mr. Reid said that everybody should be happy tliis Easter, as there would be a splendid business, and an abundance of Howers. Alfred M. Campbell's stock was as good as any ever seen in this market, it being perfect in every respect. He did an immense shipping trade iu cut lilies. Leo Niessen, in speaking of the Eas- ter prospects, predicts plenty of busi- ness and a lot of flowers, and then ex- pressed the wish that it was all over. The Robert Craig Co. had a splendid crop of lilies. They have had a splen- did business, selling out of almost every- thing by the first of the week. Berger Bros, are strong on Easter lilies, carnations and sweet peas. Mr. Bei'ger predicts a good Easter business for all. The Jos. Heacock Co. is still cutting large Quantities of fine sweet peas. Cal- las and calendulas are also features. K. Si'OKAisrK. Wash. — The State Floral Co.. has bought another new store and will add a line of seed to its flower business. Swansea, Ont. — Norman V. Howard has opened a flower shop at 9 Morning- side avenue, suceeeding Howard Bros. Montreal, Que. — The flower shop at 04-1 St. Catherine street, has been i)ur- chased by C. A. Smith. Walkervili.e, Ont. — John Bailey has been appointed chairman of the park commission of this city. Springfield. Mass. — The Adams Greenhouses have been leased by Xel- son F. Higgins. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. PboneMain 1245. 444-446 Milwankee St., P.O.SoT20fl MilwaukeeJis. VlioMe Hover MM*Kel^ Pittsburgh, Mar. Roses, Beauty, spl., per fey., per ex., per " No. 1, per Hadley 31. doz doz doz doz Per 1 'l5.00® 12.00@ 12.00@ 12.00@ 10.00(5) 15.00® 15.00@ 12.00® 10.00@ 15.00® 2.00® . 4.00® 2 nniw 8.00® 1.50® 5 on 8.00® Per 1 . 6.00® . 6.00® . 5.00® 4.00® . 6.00® . 6.00® •1 MM ' 6.00® 3.00® . .50® 3.00® . 3.00® 12.60® . 2.00«^ , 3.00® Per 1 V 8.00® . 6.00(3) 00 12.00 7.5(1 6.00 3.00 50 00 Maryland Sunburst 30.00 30 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward. Husaell . . 25.00 50 00 " Columbia 30 00 Ophelia 30 00 Hilda 25.00 Lilv of the Valley.... 10 00 Cattleyas, each 1 50 S.OO Galax, per l.OUO Plumosus, per bunch... 40 Rrtrpnereri. per hunch .Sniilax. per doz. 4.00 Snapdragons, per doz. . . . r-nlla T.llles. per doz., 3.00(g 3.(JU St. Louis, Mar. Roses, Hadley 31. 00 15.00 25 00 White Killarney Hoosier Beauty Kussell 12.50 15.00 35 00 AwM-.l 5 00 IR no Carnations. Specials . 1.50 4 00 Callas 26.00 10 00 Galax, per 1,000 .50 .26 Lily of the Valley 8.00 Milwaukee, Mar. Roses. Kill'n'y. TV. Ki Ward 31. I'n' 00 25.00 IB 00 Premier . '. .12.00® .12.00® .12.00® . 8.00® . 6.00® . 6.00® . s.ooe . 1.00® . 3.00(?7) . 1.50® .25.00® . 1.00® . 4.00® 40.00 30.00 40.00 Hoosier Beauty Carnations, assorted . 25.00 10.00 10 00 10 00 Violets 2 00 Callas, per doz Sweet Peas I^ilies ... 4.00 4.00 35.00 Snapdragon, per doz. Freesia 2.00> 6.00 H. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply ^ House of America . . . EVERHHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St. Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writino WHY NOT TRY THE McCALLUM CO. For Real Service in FLORISTS' SUFPI lES 7 We are manufacturers and nii porters — not merely jobbers. Send for Our New Catalog and be convinced. The McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florist* and SnoDlIes 218 North Fifth St. Send list In for qnotatlona. Philadelphia, Mar. 31. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 50.00 @ 76.00 fancy 26.00® 36.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 8.00@ 60.00 Killarney 2.00@ 8.00 Hadley 8.00® 26.00 Sunburst 8.00 20.00 Wards 6.00® 10,00 Ophelia 6.00® 16.00 Columbia 12.00® 35.00 Premier 10.00® SO.O* Cattleyas 26® .76 Lilac, bunch 1.60® 2.60 Narcissus 4.00 @ 6.00 Mignonette 4.00 @ 8.00 Gardenias, doz., .35@ .75 Cypripediums 26.00® 40.00 Carnations 4.00® 8.00 Carnation Laddie 10.00® 12.00 Snapdragons, per doz 1.60® 2.00 Callas 12.00® 15.00 Easter Lilies 26.00® 30.00 Violets 50® 1.00 Calendulas 1.60® 4.00 Adiantum 1.00® 1.60 Smilax .26 Asparagus Strings 60@ .75 Sweet Peas 50® 3.00 Lily of the Valley 6.00® 8.00 616 The American Florist. April 3, Mew York. KXCELLBNT STOCK ifEETS lAlK DEXtAJSU. There was a fair business during the past week, but nothing' above the ordinary. Real spring weather came in with the week, and has been sending to market an excellent quality of stock. Jn roses, the Premiers. Columbias and others of the newer varieties have shown good points, but special stock, including American Beauties, iias been rather slow. Carnations made a good start in price the first of the week, but fell off to some extent before the end. There is. and has been, an abundant supply of bulbous stock; the Darwin tulips, in particular, are showing up in fine; shape. Several wholesale stores have received consid- erable quantities of tulips in pans from the growers, and it now appears tlult there will be an abuiuiance, if not a suiierabundance, of that kind of stock for Easter. Cinerarias seem to have been more generally grown since the azaleas were embargoed, and are now coming in. The mild temperature and bright sunshine of the past week brought all stocks on fast, and there is not likely to be any scarcity either in plants or cut flowers. Although the general stock of carnations ranged from ."i;4 to .1!8 per 100 during the past week. Laddie wholesaled for $15. March 29. — A heavy and cool rain that came on this morning has dulled market activities, but cool weatlier may be better for the Easter trade in cut flowers, as the stock received a great start with the warm weather of the past week. NOTES. A long time ago, one had reasons to believe that about all the ideas in vandalism had been exploited, but a new one has been thought out by a bunch of scoundrels in this city. It is to race through the streets in the dead of night in an automobile, tiring with a rifle, equipped with a silencer, at plate glass windows. Thousaiuds' of dollars worth of glass has been ruined. The windows of Wm. H. Lang's retail store, at 412 Columbus avenue, has recently been shot up on three different occasions. John Fitzsimmons, senior member of the firm of Fitzsimmons & Rooney, 101 Court street, Brooklyn, died recently, age W) years. He had been in busi- ness in that city since 1867. and at the present location since 1869. He was a good citizen and highly respected. He is survived by one daughter. Mrs. Rooney, wife of the partner in the firm. Thus far, the outlook for Eastea' business is good, and the retailers are .already stocking up with plants. At the store of David Clarke's Sons many good features have b^en no^ ticed. It was stated that the past week had been a busy one. and that Easter orders were coming in. William Kessler, li:-! West 28th street, has received an exceptionally fine stock of cyclamens from the range of C. F. Curtis. Plantsville. Conn. They are in seven and nine-inch pots. It is the finest stock we have noted in this city. Malandre Brothers always carry a fine stock, and although their Easter quota is not yet in. at this writing, they have many good features in or- childs. acacias, azaleas and other plants. The new firm that now conducts the store known as the Astoria Florist, are exhibiting fine specimens of hand painted desig-ns of wedding and table decorations as publicity features. The next meeting of the florists' club will be held on the night of .\pril 12. Reports from the recent flower show and various other interesting features, are expected. A writer in "London Answers" ar- gues that plants reason. Now let's Lilies, Sweet Peas, Roses, Carnations, Violets. JACtfknh C Ftf^nri^h 51 West 28th Street, NEW YORK U9«;|fll a« ■ diriV^lly Telephones: 420-421 -422 Watkins. Mention the American Florist when writing FUTTERNAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102 West 28th St., New York. Telephones: Watkins 159 and 9761. The Right People to Deal With. Consignments Solicited Mention the American Florist ivhen writing liear what they think of some of the people that are supposed to care for them. Andrew Angelis has bought the re- tail business formerlsy conducted by Louis C. Pajan at 2424 Eighth avenue. A. F. F. Nashville, Tenn. IIOOU STOCK IX ABUNDANT SLU'l'LY Favorable weather conditions have helped the production of flowers and there seems to be no scarcity in any line. In reality, there is a great abun- dance. Roses have taken on a better growth and carnations are now arriv- ing in great perfection, .lustifying to a large extent the price of .$4 per dozen. For the most part they are of extreme- ly large size and a dozen of them make a handsome bunch. Outdoor daffodils are blooming in great profusion and hundreds of them are seen in private gardens. Many of these are disposed of at 10 cents a dozen. There will be a great abundance of flowers for Easter and pot plants will also play an impor- tant part. The market house dealers, favored by the fine weather, now have their stock blossomed with full vigor and color and they will be on hand for the occasion in f\ill force with plants for everybody. Prices are being well maintained with no indication of going lower and there .seems no danger of a letup in the demand. With the market house florists, cinerarias appear to be quite a feature and these sell readily at good figures. There are also offered geraniums, calendulas, heliotrope and similar stock. It is also encouraging to note the excellent lots of Easter lilies that will be available. Trade in gen- eral has been good for some time and the florists have laid in supplies of handsome baskets and novelties. Pot hyacinths are now very attractive offerings, especially white, and the price. .$."), seems to meet with approval. M. C. D. SpBiNOFiElJi. O. — The Spring- field Floral & Fern Co. has been in- corporated by W. S. Mackenzie. L. B. Niles, Ralph Mills. Mrs. Mary Mac- kenzie and Mrs. Mary S. Niles. An addi- tion to the range on North Limestone street will be built. C. Lecakes & Co. Evergreens and Florists' Supplies Ferns, Galax, laorel, Leucothoe Sprays, and Moss, Our Specialties. new. 28th St., New York Telephone Watkins 2315 No connection with any other concern. Prompt and careful attention to Mail, Tele- graph and Telephone Orders. Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 133 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. Telephones 0760 Chelsea SPECIALTIES-Cut Orchids, Asparagus Plu- mosus Sprays and Mistletoe and Berries. Our Orchids are (jruwn by Ciirillo & Co., of Mama roneck, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Joseph A. Millang WHOIiESAIiE FLORIST 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Tclephonei 2046 Wntklns Providence. R. I. — The range for- merly conducted by Johnston Bros., on Hope street, has been leased by John Lindblom. who will grow stock for the local trade. Washington. D. C. — Brooke Grubb. for several years in the employ of the Gude Bros. Co., is imdergoing a try- out at Tampa, Fla., for a position on the Washington team in the American league. 1920. The American Florist. 617 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 3864.^S'r6T^a.Kins. NEW YORK CITY GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone Mo. 2264 Witklsi William Mackie \V HOLES AliE FLORIST 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone! 750 Watklns Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST I632-S533 watkiDs 133 W. 28th St., Ncw York All the NKNV ROSES. CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION All the New and Standard Varieties of Roaes, Violets, Carnations, Valley. Ltlles, Etc. 34 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: AVatklns 30O and 301 Mention the American Florist when writing JOHN YOUNG & CO. I Wbolesale Commission Florists | 53 W. 28tli St. NEW YORK i E Telephone Watkins 4336 | JUliiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiililllilltiiiiiiitriiiiiiitiniiiiiMiiiMiiiltliiinilillrnillliillliiiuii^ liention the Avierican Florist when writing WILLIAM P. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335 ^Vatklna Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 AVatklns CONSIGNMENTS SOIilCITED liention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Chelsea 6935 I. Goldstein WHOLESALE FLORIST 116 W. 28th St., New York Prompt and careful attention to your interests. Conaienmenta Solicited. J.K.ALLEN Wholeaale Commlulon Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 133 West 28th St., NEW YORK Established 1887 All L'onsignmeuls receive our special attention. VlioMe Hover MM'Kel^s New York. Mar. 31. Per 100 Roses. Beauty. Specials 50.00@ 76.00 " extra and fancy 30.00@ 40.00 Hoosier ±3eauty .... o.uu{£i' lo.UU Hadley 4.00@ 50.00 ''fancis Scott Key,. S.oOfn' 50.00 Columbia 4.00® 40.00 Prima Donna 4.00@ 40.00 Dble Wht, KiUarney 6.00® 20.00 Wliite Klllarney ... •z.vi}(ip lu.UO Aaron Ward 4.00 ra) 12.00 Ophelia 3.00@ 15.00 Sunhur^f :i.O(\ 12.00 J. L. Mock 4.00@ 20.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 4.00@ 40.00 Premier 4.00@ 50.00 Cattleya orchids, special. . 125.00® 150.00 Carnations 3.00@ 6.00 Adiantum Croweanum and Hybridum 1.00(5) 1.50 Asp. Plumosus, doz. bchs. . . 3.00@ 6.00 Smilax. do3. strings 1.60@ 2.00 Ijilie.s. white 15.00@ 20.00 Gardenias 5.00@ 8.00 Callps. r«r do-'. g.O'^fff' i.CtO Paper White Narcissus, doz .50@ .60 Lilies. Rubruma lO-UUfu* 12.00 Sweet Peas 50@ 3.00 Lily nf the Valley l.^offfi fl.OO Violets TSfSi 1.00 Calendulas 40@ ' .50 Tellow Narcissus, per doz.. .40@ .50 Mipnonette. per doz 50(fV 2.00 Freesia 50@ 2.00 Tulips, per doz .9^(n' .35 Flamingro '. 2.50@ 3.50 Darwin Tulios. doz 1.50 Acacia, per bunch 2.50@ 3.50 Giant Daffodils, per doz... .80@ 1.00 SnapdraRon.s. per doz 50@ 2.00 Frank H. Traendlr Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale riortsts and Oit Flower Exchenge 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK Between 26th and 27th Sts. Tel^honest 798 and 709 Watklna Orchids. Roses. Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading growers. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Telephones: 3310-11-12 Watklna Henshaw Floral Co. (Incorporated') Wholesale Commission Florists 127 W. 28th St., NEW YORK J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers New York PhoneH 5413 & 6891 Watkins 115 West 28th Street, Telephones jj^{ Watkins^- '■ P»PP»* P^- United Cut Flower Co., >» WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing PBONB (2335) (2336; IVATKISrS WM. KESSLER WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: AVatkins 9254 EDWARD BRENNER 'Wholesale Florist 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Everything In Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited. N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogar Bld&.. 6th Av. and W. 26th, N. T. Desirable wall space to rent for advertta:D«. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Bluett standard of Qnallt;. Largest stock in America. Send for Ulai- trated catalog of Cn^ ui narirti' 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESAIiB FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist ic/ien writing M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Telephone.^: 3870-3871 IVatklna THE LARGEST RECEIVER OF CUT FLOWERS IN THE CITY. A complete assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing 618 The American Florist. April 3, Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYirS LAEGE8T FLORIST ELEVEN STORES Main Store- Lewis Ave, Gor. Hancock St. Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City, Brooklyn and Long Island. Member of Florists* Teleerauh Delivery. Mention the Americayi Florist when xvriting Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR,Inc. FliORlST 324 Pulton St. cor. Plerrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good care and prompt attention. Phones, 270-271 Main. HARTFORD, CONN. George G. McClunie 165 MAIN STREET Right in the Hospital District-Hartford. Charter Oak. Williams, Insane, St. Fniucis and Memo rial Hospitals within two blocks of Flower Shop. Member of Floristi' Telerraph DoUverv. Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. MemUr of Horiats' Teleeraph Dellverr. Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W.$niithCo. KEENAN BLDO. I^anteat Floral EstabUshment In Amerlon, Eatalill Blied 1874. Incorporated 1909. CHARLES L. SCHMIDT 313 Market St., Harrisburg, Pa. Night and day service in all Central Pennsylvania, NOTICE OF REMOVAL HARRY C. ROWE, Florist 20 years in the Loop ANNOUNCES HAVING REMOVED TO— 4401 SHERIDAN ROAD Corner of Montrose and earnestly solicits the continuous confidence of his patrons and friends. We are still as near as your phone. All orders promptly delivered as usual to any part of the city. TELEPHONE EDGEWATER 2424 STORE NOW OPEN PLEASE CALL AND SEE US Five Stores in Northern Ohio IIIIII1II tiiriiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiitiiiTiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiliiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiitiitiiNiiiiriiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiriiiiii 13338 EDCLID AVE. H4 PUBLIC SQ. CLEVELAND [s?oTes] - - YOUNGSTOWN - - 33 East Federal St. WARREN - - - - 215 East Market St. AKRON - - - - 109 South Main St. iiiii.iiiiiiiiiitiiiiiuiiMi: iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiriiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiitiinitiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiitiiniitiii THE PARK FLORAL COMPANY MF.MUERS FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS Flowers and Service 'gS„"iS4!raiSSf^?5"' AROUND BROAD AT WALNUT STS. Conservatories, Diamond St. at ZZnd. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Andef aoD lervice means fresh, sturdy stock KDd promptdeliveries in Buffalo4.0Ckport Niagara Falls and Western Mew York Membera of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester ph. B06. Long DIst. Bell ph. 2188 Member of Florists' TeloErasb Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connertlcnt Atc Bt N. St.. N. W, Miss Louise AV. Dnneherty. Proprletreas Phones — F>nnliiflntg WASHINGTON, D. C. | GEO. H. COOKE IMox^lst Connecticut Avenue and L Street iiiiBmaBnsQanminiamiimuniBMHiianiniBitnimiuiiimmBiiaimiaiui Mention the American Florist when writing' Washington, D. C. BLACKlSTONE,i«c. 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service Mention the American Florist when writiyig DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Members of Florists* Telefrraph Dellrerr. Mention the American Florist wJien writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 2^-226 Grand Arenne Mall or telcKraphlc orders promptly and most carefully executed. Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable Sorlst Only the Best 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere In Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Dunlop's Rockford, lU. H. W. BUCKBEE. LITTLliFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. HelnL) SSe Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones, 527. Special attention to mall and telegraph orders. Momlor of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing ^DionnniinniinflinnniiiiHiiiiiniinininiininininniiiDiiBiioni - Cincinnati , O. HARDESTY & CO. ISO last Fourth Street THE BEST THAT GROWS. EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM ^nimiiiiiiinnuiuiuiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiRiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiii Mention the American Florist when writing CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 RACE STREET Succeisor to the HILL FLORAL CO Good Stock and Good Service. Mention the American Florist rvhen writing Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers In the City. Slention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLJEfELAIi EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telecraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writina J. W. BODGEBS Elks' Butidine. Dnvtnn O 4 South Jefferson street. *'djtWIl,V^« Telegraph orders for Dayton will recelv* our Immediate and careful attention. Mention the American Florist when writing Wilkes-Barre ""' """■'" Member F. T. D. 14 N. Main St. Pennsylvania Towni A.W. B hVANS Mention the American Florist when writing 1920. The American Florist. 623 Los Angeles, Calif. /^^^^^ % O. C.SAAKE > FLORIST ■, We Solicit Telegrnrh Orders. ■ p Kegulor Trade Discount. ;• 215 W. FOURTH STREET Mention the American Florist uhen uritina Colorado Springs, Colo. Ordera Carefallr Elxecnte* Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Retail Memlwr of Florists' TeleKrapb Dellvur. .l/c>i(ro)i llic A mt-rican Florist ichcn ivritina \ Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS '■'.'} MalUndTelf'craph orderscarelully filled. « 138-140 Fourth St.,East ;:;; Mention the American Florist ^chen icritina Denver, Colo. The Park Floral Co. I.E. sous, E. r. NEHUN. SeemtiT. Mention the American Florist ichen irrifini? Milwaukee, Wis. J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. . . 437-39-41 Milwaukee St ^lonwl Members Florists' Teleeraph ^■i^ii^ Delivery Association. Mention the American Florist when tcritina Kansas City, Mo. FLORIST Established over 30 year.. 1123 Grand Avenae. Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray^ 1017 Grand Avenue Kember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Uembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mi<>lliiran Orders wUl be care- iTllLlllKdll. fuUy cared for by HENRY SMJITH Wholesale and Retail Florlata. Orand Rapids CHICAGO DETROIT Central Floral Co. 32 Nsu.est. Chicago IIcHt BfnlM In bolh clllcB and idjolnlng tenrltory. 35 Broadway, DETROIT Member of Florlata' Telecrapb DellTerr. ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. Seattle-Rosaia Bros. Finest floral studio In Northwest. Member F.T. D. EDWARD SCEERY Passaic, N. J. F. T. D. Paterson, N. J. Cleveland, 0. The Smith & Fetters Co., liEADIXG FLORISTS ^^""^^WA^:^- CLEVELAND Mention the American Florist lohen writinp LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORE, Mention the A merican Florist n-hen icritino WASHINGTON D. C. CVDE BROS.COk FLORIST* |2U r STNW wasminotoko a Gudes' Members of Florists' Telegraph D'elivety. Mention the American Florist whe^i writing Quality q^^ and .-is^ ^^ pROMPTNeSS ^M^^^ —The Avenue Floral Co. 3442 ST.CHARLES AVENUE F.T.D. Mention the American Florist ic/ien toriting SALT LAKE CITY Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250,000 Square Feet of Modern Glass. Flrst-Clas8 Stock and Service. Usual Discount. Mention the A mericaii Florist when xcritinrj Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFBED BANNA A SONS wlU ftU yo«r «- ders for Designs and Cot Flowers lo Ulehlcan. LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Xember of Florists' Telegraph OeUTUy. hLartof Newark, N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St Everything in Flowers Prompt Dtlireriet lo an, town or dt. Telephone witliiD 150 milel of Newark. Market 494 'WE NEVER SLEEP" IDLEWILD GREENHOUSES Memphis, Tenn. 89 Soath Main St. "Up-to-the-Mlnute" Service and Execution. Every Flower in Season St. Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER N. B. Cor. Taylor and OIlTe Sta. Flowers delivered In City and State on short notice. Member of Florists' Telegraph BeUTerr. Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Cumberland Member of Florists' Telegraph SeUvarr. Flowers DeliTeitd Anywtitii. Plow, 1952 Beflliiri HUGO H. JAHN PliORIST 710 Nostrand Avenne Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, V. T. Brooklyn Representative of National Floral Corporation. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S 624 The American Florist. April 3, ^= The Seed Trade =^ American Seed Trade Association. E. C. DuBgan, Philadelphia, P». , Presi- dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, 218 Prospect Avenue. S. E., Cleve- land, O., Secretary-Treasurer. The thirty-eighth annual meeting will be held at Milwaukee, Wis., June 22-24, 1920, Seed Potatoes were .$4.0.^ a bushel at Chicago, March 31. A. T. Perretx and wife, of .Saginaw, Mich., are at Asheville, N. C. California seed growers were greatly encourag:ed by recent copious raius. Visited Bcstox : C. W. Scott, of the Yokoliama Nursery Co.. New York, and Hamakichi Suzuki, of the same firm, Yokohama, Japan. Ed. Leonard, of the S. F. Leonard .Seed Co.. Chicago, and wife, made a honeymoon visit to Mr. and Mi-s. Louis B. Renter, New Orleans. La. Ix>.s ANfiEi.Es. Calif. — O. H. Drew, formerly of Hiberuia, N. Y.. has re- turned to the city after a successful season's trapping in the mountains. General dock strike at Rotterdam has prevented all horticultural ship- ments from there since February l(i. Shipments are being- diverted to Ant- werp. Onion Set.s in the Chicago district are about the same as last week. .$:!.0(» to .$.'}.;"iO. There is still a good demand from the .south, due it is said, to the late season. GUADALOUPE, CALiF.^Spaulding Law- rence has resigned his position with the government seed reporting service and is now with the L. D. Waller Seed Co.. of this city. Ttie Missouri seed law, applying to grass seeds in all packages of 10 pounds and over, as to purity, with weed seeds percentages to be show n on labels, is now in force. Visited CnicAoo: Alfred J. Brown and T. Herachel Brown, of the A. J. Brown Seed Co.. Grand Rapids. Mich.; W. W. Fi-eeborn. repre.senting the H. G. Hastings Co., Atlanta. Ga. CoLUMnrs. O. — Mail order business is somewhat jihead of that of 1910 at tlie establishment of the Livingston Seed Co. Store sales are showing up well under the influence of sunshiny days. Board of Trade — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade. March .'!1, were as follows : Timothy, •f 10.00 to $rJ:2-, per 100 pounds: red clover, .$45.00 to $5:i.(X) per 100 pounds. Shenandoah. Ia. — March business with the Henry Field Seed Co. is about as usual with a slight gain over last year. For the week ending March 2l>. there were 17.020 retail mail order sales totaling .$112,092. Madison, Wis. — The catalogue business of the L. L. Olds Seed Co., is running more than 1(X) per cent, better than in March. last year. There is a very strong demand for farm seeds, especially clover, in spite of the prevailing high price. Garden seeds arc running about 20 to 2.5 per cent bet- ter than last year. Tlie market gar- dening trade, which fell off very mate- rially the past two years, is now return- ing. Clover Seed Export Embargo in France. A cablegram from Commercial At- tache Adams at Paris. March 23. 1920, states that a decree of February 20. published in the Journal Officiel March 23, prohibits the exportation or re-ex- portation of clover seed except under license from the Ministry of Finance. The decree went into effect March 23. Secretary Meredith on Free Seeds. Secretary of Agriculture Meredith has struck a knockout blow at the seed graft by sending a letter to the .Senate committee advocating refusal of tlie appi-opriation. He said: "In its inception, this .Tctivity was constructive and experimental, but for the last .3.1 or 40 years we have been distributing old. standard and thoroughly tested varieties of seeds. The need for seed distribution has ceased." ClOTers Advanced— Grasses Lower. With the first sign of the approaching sjiring demand, according to govern- ment reports, prices of red clover ad- vanced from .50 cents to $2.00 per 100 pounds, and alsike. .50 cents to .$1.00 during the week ending March 20. Stocks of red clover at the larger mar- kets are fairly well maintained by con- tinued imports, but they are limited and would be greatly reduced, if not exhausted, by a good demand of only a few weeks. Grasses generally are lower and in- active. Templln-Crockett-Bradley Co. The Templin-Crnckett-Bradley Co.. (Cleveland. O.. say the severe cold weather of early March was reflected in sales slightly under normal for the first two weeks. The increase of the past few days, indicates that the 1010 record mark will be passed before the season closes. Sales for the 22nd were about 50 per cent greater than the largest single day in the history of the business. Last summer, tliis firm built a one st(u-y addition in the rear of the four story building, affording about 40 per cent more space for the tilling of or- ders and h.-indling of stock in the shrub- bery department. Foundations strong enough to carry three more stories have Pieters-Wheeier Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondence Solicited. The Best Color Chart PRICE $1.00 POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO 440 S. Deiarbom St., Chicago been laid, so that eventually the old and new buildings will have the ap- pearance of a single unit, in 1910, the first unit, two stories high and 00x140 feet, of reinforced concrete construction, were built. At that time, it was thought by the members of the firm that this unit would care for about three to five years needs. But in 1918 it became necessary to add two more stories. It seemed as though this would take care of several years' growth, but the closing of the war brought such an increase to the busi- ness of the shrubbery department that the one story addition mentioned above became a necessity. RocKtOKD, III. — One seed firm here had 21.(KX) unfilled orders. March 20. John Lewis Childs. Floral Park. N. Y.. repoits business 2.5 to .30 per cent ahead of last year. Cleveland. O. — The fine weather the past week, crowded the Kendel, John- son and other retail seed stores with buyers. New York. — Weeber & Don blame the late spring for the deferred counter trade, and they say market gardeners are buying reluctantly. Their mail or- der business, however, is quite satis- factory. Sioux City. Ia. — The business of Feb- ruary and the first half of March, ac- cording to the Sioux City Seed Co., was behind that of last year, but the lat- ter part of March showed material im- provement. Evax.svillk. Ind. — Guy M. Purcell, vice-president and gener.al manager of W. H. Small v'pe; flowers much larger Tr. pkt. I Tr. pkt. Lilacina. pale lilac. .. .$0.50 | Rosea, pink $0.50 Kenuesina, deep crim- j -Alba, white .50 son 50 ; H.'sbridrt Mixed 50 Also all other Seasonable .Seeds. Bulbs and Supplies. Send for Wholesale Catalosr. Tr. pkt. Kil.OO 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 518 Market Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing -iiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiniiiiiMiniiiniiiininuiiiiiiiMiMiiiiiiitiiMniiMniiMiriniitiuMHiiiiniriiiiiiMiiiiniiiiriiiiiuiiuiuiiiinniuiuiniiiiiiMiiiiiiuiiJiiiijmuitiuuuiiiuiiinimin jIllEnOUSE OfKELWAYl Has a Reputation of 70 Years Behind It as a Guarantee. | E For three generations we have been growers and selectors of pedigree stocks Oj | I Get our prices for booking forward orders (delivery after 1920 harvest), | I not tomorrow, but NOW. | I Specialties : Garden Seeds and Farm Root Seeds.' I I KELWAY & SON, JaT::'k Langport, England | ^iniiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiniiiiniiriniiMniiiiiniHininiuinininiii^niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiJiiiJiiiiiiiiniinjniiiiiiiiiiiriniiirMMiMUiiiiniiiiininniiiuiiiitiiniuiiiiimiiu ^ ©. MS QOili a^ CIO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST c A -vr c-T> » -vr/^fc/^z-k c*sle address -mcgill-seed- SAN FRANCISCO san franc. sco CALIFORNIA Mention the American Floriat when writina I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing R. & M. GODIIMEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, France Specialties: Beets. ManEoes. Carrots. Cab- bages. Celeries. Parsleys. Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing An experence of half a century in producing high grade GARDEN SEEDS at your disposal. Contract crowers for the jobbing trade of a full line. Mail us your list for both SPOT and FUTURE requirements. S. D. WOODRUFF 5 SONS Oranse, Conn., and New York City Mention the American Florist tchen writing THE G. HERBERT COY SEED CO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NKB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber. Muskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin. Sweet. Flint and Dent Seed Corn. Mention tlie American Florist tchen tcriling 1920. The American Florist. 627 Sp ring Bulbs For Your Counter Trade and for Your Greenhouses. GLADIOLUS The finest bulbs produced the past summer. We are large growers and in addition to the following can offer many other named kinds. Write us. Per 1000 AMERICA, First size $27.00 AMERICA. Medium size 24.00 Mrs. Francis King, First 25.00 Mrs. Francis King, Medium 22.00 Chicago White, First size 33.00 Chicago White, Medium size 30.00 Halley, First size 35.00 Panama, Medium size 45.00 Peace, First size 45.00 Mrs. Frank Pendleton, First 47.00 Per 1000 Schwaben, First size $60.00 Schwaben, Medium size 55.00 Prlmullnus Sunbeam, First. 60.00 War, First size 60.00 Baron Hulot, First size 60.00 Chicago Red, First size 50.00 White and Light, Mixed, Firsts 22.00 standard Mixed, First size... 20.00 Standard Mixed, Medium.... 16.00 Rainbow Mixed 35.00 Write for special prices on planting stock in black bulblets and first two sizes of white bulblets, etc. CALADIUMS with sound center shoots. sizes Doz. 100 5to 7 In. clrcum $1.00 $7.50 7 to 9 in. clrcum 1.25 9.00 9 to 1 1 In. circum 2.35 15.00 1 1 to 1 2 in. circum. (scarce) 4.25 30.00 12 in. and upwards, very large (scarce) each. 40c 1000 ( 70.00 85.00 140.00 TUBEROSES Well cured Bulbs. Free from rot. 100 Lilinm Giganteum From Ice Storage. 9 in. (300 to case) 1 Per 9 in. (260 to case) I. Case 9-10 In. 8- 10 in. (225 to easel f «ri) ;200tocase)J »3t. Dwarf Excelsior Pearl, second size, 3-4 incll $3.25 Dwarf Excelsior Pearl, First size, 4-6 Inch 4.50 Variegated leaved, single . 4.00 Albino, early single white 4.00 Armstrong's Ever Blooming 4.00 Mexican 3.00 1000 327.50 40.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 25.00 CANNAS Stored in our special moist cellars, not dried and stunted. 100 Florence Vaughan, Yellow spotted, 5 ft $ 4.00 Firebird, SiMrlet.4 ft 10.00 Gu&tav Gompper, Yellow, 3i4 ft 5.00 Hungaria. best Pink, 3M ft 7.50 King Humbert, Scarlet, 4 ft 5.50 (3,000 for $125.00.) Long Branch, bright Crirasoo.Sft 8.00 Louisiana 4.00 Mad. Crozy, Vermilion, 3H ft 4.00 Meteor, brilliant Crimson, 4 ft 6.50 Orange Bedder, Orange color, 4 ft 6.00 Yellow Humbert, rich Yellow. 4 ft. 6.00 Queen Charlotte, Orange. 4 ft 5.00 The Express, Crimson Scarlet, a>4 ft 6.00 Mrs. A. Conard, Salmon Pink, 4 ft 12.00 Venus, Rosy Pink. 4 ft 4.00 Wintzer's Colossal, Scarlet, 5 ft 4.00 Wyoming, Orange, 7 ft 4.00 WRITE FOR OUR "SPRING BOOK FOR FLORISTS" NEW YORK Vaughan's Seed Store CHICAGO TUBEROSE. €28 The American Florist April 3, CANNAS 2 to 3 Eye Roots VELIiOW FLOWERED V'ARIETIES AUSTRLl Doz. 100 1000 Lemon Chrome, spotted red, green foliage, 5 feet $0.50 §3.00 $25.00 XELLOW KING HUMBERT Golden Yellow, spotted red, green, .foliage, 4% feet 70 4.50 40.00 FLORENCE VAUGHAN Yellow, spotted red, green fo- liage, 5 feet.. .50 3.00 25.00 RICHARD WALLACE Light Yellow, gi-eea foliage, 4 M feet 60 3.50 30.00 CRIMSON AND SCARLET FLOW- ERED VARIETIES A. BOUVEER Doz. 100 1000 Rich Velvety Red, green fo- liage, 5 feet.. $0.50 $3.00 $25.00 BLACK PRINCE Velvety Maroon, green foliage, 4 % feet 60 3.50 30.00 CHAS. HENDERSON Deep Crimson, green foliage, 4 % feet 50 3.00 25.00 EXPRESS Scarlet Crimson, green foliage, 2 Vz feet 60 3.50 35.00 LOUISIANA Bright Scarlet, green foliage, 7 feet 65 4.00 35.00 PILLAR OF FIRE Brilliant Red, green foliage, 6 feet 50 3.00 25.00 WINTZER'S COLOSSAL Bright Scarlet, green foliage, 5 feet 70 4.50 40.00 PINK FLO^VERED VARIETIES MRS. ALFRED CONARD We have the Genuine Variety. Be- ware of Cheap Substitutes Salmon Pink, Doz. 100 1000 green foliage, 4 feet $1.15 $8.00 $75.00 BRONZE LEAF VARIETIES DAVID HARUM Doz. 100 1000 R e| d , dark bronze foliage, 3 1/2 feet $0.60 $3.50 $30.00 KING HUMBERT Scarlet, bronze foliage, iVz ft. .75 5.00 45.00 CALADIUM ESCULENTUM Doz. 100 5 to 7 inch $1.10 $7.00 7 to 9 inch 1.35 9.00 9 to 11 inch 2.25 15.00 12 inch and up 5.00 35.00 TUBEROSES DWARF PEARL 100 1000 First size, 4 to 6 in.. .$4.50 $40.00 Mammoth, 6 to 8 in.. 6.00 55.00 A. HENDERSON & CO. 166 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO V •jMj**j» i^*^ VTT vT 'X* V *I* *I* V V v*I*n I THE DEMAND FOR * French Bulbs Finest Quality has never been greater. Place your order with us now so as to secure prompt dehvery; nothing can be gained by waiting. We have our own nurseries and we produce more bulbs than any other exporter in France. Why not give us a trial ? For further information write DREVON-TEGELAAR & CO. * 1133 Broadway, NEW YORK Nurseries: OlUoules, Var. France. M " H*<*4'4'4^4 "I"l"I '4"iw BULBS HOLLAND BULBS R. A. VANDERSCHOOT Wholesale Bulb Grower HILLEGOM, HOLLAND Our 80 Years* Experience Is Valuable to You. Utilize It I i BULBS 299 Broadway NEW YORK GEORGE R. PEDRICK & SON PEa>RICKTOWN, N. J. Pepper, Bge Plant. Tomato. Okra, AaparaKna. Rhubarb, Celery. Spinach. Beet, OdIod, Beans, Cabbage. Cauliflower, Sweet Com and Vine Seeds. Correapondence Solicited. WHOLESALE SEED QROWERS THB J.G.ROBINSONSEEDGO, WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCKV FORD, COLORADO. Contract Growers of Cucumbers, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corn. .^\MIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII% I BURPEE'S SEEDS! I Philadelphia | = Wholesale Price list for Florists = = and Market uardeners. = %IIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIt# Primula Obconica Gigantea Rosea Dwarf habit, light and dark shades of pink. Select strain. All fresh seed. Sample of flower pro- duced, sent on request. Packet of 16C0 seeds for $1.50. Cash. Ernest Oechslin Madison and Gale Sts., River Forest, lU. Mention the American Florist when writin/j SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm. Send your Inqnlries to The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago 1920. The American Florist. 629 If ITou. :Nreecl- FRENCH BULBS for your fall planting, why don't you buy them from a ITrenoli. ITlrm ? A. & L. Bremond Preres SONS OF LOUIS BREMOND. Wholesale Bulb Growers. OLLIOULES (Var.), FRANCE Are the oldest and most reliable French Firm in this line. Ask them for their quotations, either by mail or cable. A. B. C. Code — 5th Edition. Cable Address: Albremond, Ollioules. Lily of the Valley Pips Delphinium Newport Rose Dracaena Indlvisa Salvia Zurich Smilax Seeds Grass Seed Mixtures of all kinds. Send fur our c;il:ilo;_'ue. J.M.THORBURN&CO. 53 Barclay Street, thm to 54 Park Place NEW YORK crrY »»»»»»-i'^"i-»4"i-»i-4'<- ' I ' ' Tt > V i > l ■ ! ■ ■ ! ■ ♦ ♦■ ! ■♦♦♦ ♦ l »4.»4.4.»4.4.^.»»4.4.4.»»»4.»»»»» Mention the American Florist when-writing JAMES VICK'S SONS Growers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the benefit of our 69 yeara* experience. All Seasonable Varieties. Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTEai, N. Y. The Flower City Mention the American Florist token writing ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. ■Wholesale Growers of fnll list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing Seed Packets FLOWER SBBD SIZES TO CATALOG ENVELOPES — HETUIIN ENVELOPES Brown Bag Filling Machine Co. FITCHBURG. MASS., V. S. A. Mention the American Florist when writing FOR FALL 1920 ORDER NOW AND BE SURE Florists' XXX Forcing Grade, 2 Year Field Grown Roses We will be in position to supply more Florists' Pot Plant Forcing than ever before, be expected from our blocks this year. and better roses for Top notch stock can BABY RAMBLER CLASS Erna Teschendorf, Orleans, Jessie and Crimson Baby, ? $45.00 per 100; $400.00 per 1000. I HYBRID PERPETUALS t Magna Charta, Ulrich Brunner, Frau Karl Druschki, Mme. Gabriel Lulzet and Capt. Hayward, $45.00 per 100; $400.00 per 1000. RAMBLER OR CLIMBING ROSES Crimson Rambler, Dorothy Perkins, Excelsa and White Dorothy, $35.00 per 100; $300.00 per 1000. For staked and ripened plants. Owing to the unusual demand for Baby Ramblers, we are forced to ask that each order of roses shall include at least 50% Perpetuals or Climbing Roses, where 250 or more are taken * + * * * * * * * * * * t t t * t * * * * * * * * * * * * * Hybrid % The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio Mention the American Florist lohen toritino EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of Uieh-Grade Seed, TOMATO, Pepper, Eggplant, Squash, Pump- kin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED Mention the American Florist tohen writing The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Com, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Eltc. Brandies: Wisconsin, Colorado, Mllfnril P.nnn Montana, Idaho, Washington. mlMUIU,UUIIH. Mention the American Florist when writing 630 The American Florist. April 3, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula, O., President; Louis F. Miller. Toledo, O , Vice-President; S. W. Severance, Loui ville, Ky., Secretary ; H. J, Cheney, Grand Rapids Mich., Treas. Next annual convention September 1920. %= Delta, Colo. — H. .S. chase is operat- ing in onions and doubling: liis money. Japanese gardeners here are producing .tO<> sacks to the acre. An effort is being made throughout Ohio to organize vegetable growers into county bodies, and through rep- resentation, greatly strengthen the Ohio A^egetable Growers' Association, which is affiliated with the Vegetable Growers' Association of America. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, March 30. — Cucumbers, 2- dozen box, .$5.00 to $6.2.5; celery, Flori- da, crate $.3..50 to .$4.-50; leaf lettuce, per tomato box, 15 to '20 cents; rad- ishes, per dozen bunches. .$1.00 to $1.10; tomatoes, per crate, six baskets. $4.00 to $.5..50. New York. March 29. — Celery, per crate, $3.00 to .$4.-50; cucumbers, per dozen, $1.00 to .$2.25; mushrooms, 75 cents to $2.25 per three-pound basket; tomatoes, per pound. 25 to 50 cents: lettuce, per dozen, 12 to .30 cents; rad- ishes, per 100 bunches, $3.00 to $6.00. Dried Mushroom Exports From Poland. One of the few articles now available for exportation from Poland to the United States, reports Harry A. Mc- Bride. consul at Warsaw, is dried miisli- rooms. It is estimated that before the war about $4,000,000 worth of dried mushrooms were shipped annually to the United States from territory now within Polish frontiers. It is under- stood that there is a considerable de- mand in the United States for this article, which is rather difficult to obtain in Poland at the present time because of the fact that the pre-war organiza- tion for collecting and shipping mush- rooms has been almost entirely neglect- ed during the last five years. The con- sulate, however, is in receipt of a com- munication stating that the writer's concern is in a position to supply the article in considerable quantities at the following terms ; White mushrooms, without roots, 140 Polish marks per kilo (2.2 pounds), white mushrooms, mixed with roots, 95 Polish marlis per kilo (2.2 pounds) . The prices are quoted t. o. b. Krakow, and at present the rate of exchange, which fluctuates greatly, is about 120 Polish marks per dollar. The writer of the letter requests that -American importers interested in this matter correspond direct with him, giv- ing full conditions and terms of pay- ment; and he further reports that, as he is obliged to pay for his supply in advance, payments should be made promptly. Geraniums cumngs Every thinff sold until latter Dart of March. S. A. Natt and Bnohner 120.00 per 1000 Ricard and Poitevlne 2S. 00 per 1000 Orders for Ricard alone, at.. 30.00 per 1000 ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, pa Special Stock Selections Asparagus Plumosus, 2^4 in., $5.00 per 100; 3 in., $10 00 per 100; 4 in., 118. uU per 100. Per 100 Achyranthus Herbsti (bright red) $ 5.00 Bougainvlllea, Glabra Sanderlana, 2}4 in., $7.60 per 100; 6 in 26.00 Begunla Chatelaine 8.00 Begonia Otto Hacker lO.no Begonia Pres. Carnot 10.00 Caladium, fancy leaved, splendid bulbs 16 00 Dracaena Indivisa, heavy, 2j^ in. ready for 3 in 7.00 Ferns, Fern dish sorts, bushy. , 6.00 Ferns, Kephrolepis Verona, 2^ in 7.00 Fuchsia, Mrs. E. G. Hill, best double white 6.00 Heliotrope, best purple sorts 5.00 Hydrangea, 6ne, 2\4 in, Mme. E. Moulllere, Mme. Chautard, Viscomptesse de Vibraye, Mme. Maurice Uamar 7.00 Bouquet Rose, Ramis Pictis and Otaksa 6.00 Impatiens Sultana Hybrids, fine range of color, in mixed hybrids from cuttings 6.00 , Pelargonium, Mrs. Loyal (Pansy Geranium) 10.00 Salvia America, the best one of all, true from cuttings 6.00 The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paiaesville, Ohio Mention the American Florist when writing HOLLAND BULBS When Buying for next season BUY THE BEST. Order from Segers Brothers, Ltd., bulSSrs Lisse, Holland WRITE OUR Mr. A. Schravendeel, 116 Broad St., New York, for prices. Mention the American Florist wheti wrttina Fine Plumosus 2-in., $3 00 per 100. Per 100 Primula Malacoides^flnc for making up puns. $3. 00 Frimula, Yellow, m Hno bloom. 3H-ln 3.C0 NiCCGeraniums, while, siilmon, pink and Nutt 4.00 Snapdragon, P'lorists' Mixture, cut- buck plants, many in bud 5. 00 Ciish, please. M. a S. L. DTSINGER, 404 E. Erie St. Albion. Mich. Mention the AmeHcan Florist when ivritiyiQ Geraniums standard Sorts, la- beled, from 2-iD. pots. $35.00 per 1000. Cmiffa V Kxtrji strong: will make quick strings, smiiax pfo,„ 2-in, pots, $2.50 per 100. GREVIUEA KOBUSTA. From 2iu. pots, J3.00 per 100 Y. Elmer Rawlings, A^'t^rs Mention the American Florist when writing 192U. The American Florist. 631 WM. K. HARRIS S5th St. and Springfield Ave., WEST PHILADELPHIA, PA. Extra fine lot of EASTER PLANTS including Azaleas, Easter Lilies, Roses, Hydrangeas, Genistas, Ferns, Rubbers, Pandanus, Etc. Price list sent on application. I'jickinp chareed at cost. All goods travel at purchaser's risk and expense. Chrysanthemonis THE BEST In Novelties and Standard Kinds. Catalogue on application. Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Mention the American Florist when writing CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemam Novelties My Specialty giUIIIIIIHIIIIIIUIIIllllllllllllllllllllillllllUIUUllllllllllllllllUlllllllllilllllllUIII^ I Robert Craig Co... I I ^/^ PALMS I § and Novelties in decorative Plants. g I Market and 49ib 3is., Philadelphia, Pa. | ainniiiiiiiiiiiniiiufluyiuiinii]]iiF""'uiuiuim CARNATIONS F. Dorner & Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. Lily of the Valley Pips EXTRA SELECTED GERMAN TYPE Just a few cases left, which we offer at reduced price to clean up. 2,500 pips to the case, per 1000, $30. DUTCH BULBS Write us for our special prices. VanMeeuwen & Tegelaar 1133 Broadway, NEW YORK Nurseries: Lisse, Holland. Mention the American Florist when writing POP -CORN SOMETHING NEW A Sweet Pop-Corn This new Golden Bantam pop-corn was originated by W. B. Perry, of Cresco, Iowa, by crossing the best variety of White Rice pop corn with the Golden Bantam sweet corn. In this cross we have the finest variety of pop- corn known. It has the sweet, rich flavor of the Golden Bantam sweet corn and the extra fine popping qualities of the White Rice. It is exceedingly tender, sweet and rich flavored. It is early and a great yielder. Golden Bantam popcorn is offered now for the first time at the following price: 1 oz., 20c; U lb., 75c; 1 lb., $3.00, by mail. FOR LARGF.R LOTS WRITE FOR PRICES. 1 oz. will plant n row 20 rods long nnd produce 1 bushel of corn; 4 lbs. will plant 1 acre. Stock lS^ W. B. PERRY, Cresco, la. Mention the American Florist lohen loritino Hogewoning & Sons, Inc. Wholesale Bulb Growers and Importers 32 Broadway, New York Mentiron the American Florist icheii ivritinp If you are interested In POINSETTIAS and four and five inch BOSTON PERNS for immediate delivery, write GEO. A. KUHL, "^""fit^'.fir" A. F. LONGREN 4249 W. Monroe Street CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 632 The American Florist. April 3, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. J. Edward Moon. Morrisville, Pa., Presi- dent; Lloyd 0. Stark. Louisiana, Mo,, Vice- President; John Watson. 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. W. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. Forty-fifth annual convention will b« held at the Congress Hotel, Chicago, June 23-25, 1920. Aj^EX M. Cocker, principal of James Cocker & Sons, well known rose grow- ers of Springhill. Aberdeen, .Scotland, died February 19, age 00 years. Am. Ass'n of Nurserymen Trade-Mark. Tlie trade-mark of the American As- sociation of Nurseymen, shown in the illustration herewith, has been filed in Washington for protection against Trade-Mark of Am. Ass'n of Nurserymen. Attractive Design in Black and Red. infringement, and can be used only by members of the organization. The de- sign is attractive in red and black, and is the composite of many hundreds of ideas suggested. It clearly presents the aims of the association as indicated by the phrase, "Trustworthy Trees and Plants," the protection of buyers being assured by "stock that is trustworthy, grown and sold by 400 members of the organization standing for a fair deal, a condition of membership zealously guarded by a vigilance committee." "FULL OF LIFE" 3 buds and up GRAPE CUTTINGS Length. 9 to 11 inch ; caliper, 3-16 to 5-16 inch ; grade, No. 1^ — Quality, clean, sprayed, vigorous wood. How cut? By hand, by experts, who have spent years at the work. Price list free. CHARLES NASH Nursery, Three Rivers, Mich. Mention the American Florist when writing £]MiiiiMiiiitiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiitiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiii)iiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiitiiitiitiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiriiitiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii[iii[iii)'^ YALESVILLE, CONN. The Barnes Bros. Nursery Co., offer the following strictly first-class stock: PRIVET, bushy stock Per looo California Privet, BOuo, 18 to 24 in. @ $18.00 26,000, 2 to 3 ft. (5) 22.60 14,000, 3 to 4 ft. @ 30.00 Amoor River Privet, 100, 1 to \% ft. M' each, .04 460, IJ^ to 2 ft. @ " .07^ 1000, 2 to 3 ft. fi " .10 1000, 3 to 4 ft. @ " .12 CLIMBING ROSES, 3 branches and up, 30 in. No. 1 at 20c .. 96 Bordeau Dorothy Perkins. Gardenia 70 Hiawatha 1700 Lady Gay lOOO Queen of the Prairie.. 100 No.2all5c 480 410 700 110 Seven Sisters 126 Silver Moon 60 White Dorothy Perkins 3000 Wichuriana W. C. Eagen 345 No. 1 at 20c No. 2 at 15c I 20 i References or cash with order. Can ship at once. Order quick 1240 40 40 r4-ln.. $4 per 100. Byer Bros,, Chambereburg, Pa, ASTERS. Queen of the Market, Rose Pink. Red, Scarlet. Flesh, White, Lavender, Dark Blue, strong transplanted, $3.00 per 100. Cash please. HILLVIEW GREENHOUSE CO., La Crosse, Wis. Also see our ads under Calendulas, Snapdragons and Chrysan- themums, CALENDULAS. BEGONIAS. Begonias. Luminosa. Prima Donna and Erfordii. strong. transplanted seedlings, ready for 3-ln.. $2. BO per 100. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. Begonias, Single tuberous rooted, sepa- rate colors; $16.00 per 100. A. Henderson & Co.. 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago, BULBS. Dutch Bulbs. Single and double tulips, hyacinths. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement on front cover page of this Is- sue. Wm. F. Kastlng Co., 668-670 Washing- ton St., Buffalo, N, Y, Bulbs. T, R. Begonia. Single mixed and in separate colors. For prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this Issue, Mc- Hutchlson & Co., 96 Chambers St., New York. Bulbs. Single and double hyacinths. Darwin and single tulips. For prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this is- sue. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 63 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs. Tulips and Llllum Olganteum, For sizes and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. S. S. Skidel- •ky & Co., 60 Park Place, New York. OAIiADIUMS. Caladlums. With sound center shoots. For sizes and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere In this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Orange King strong plants In 2-ln. square paper pots. $3.00 per 100. Cash please. HILLVIEW GREENHOUSE CO.. La Crosse, Wis. Also see our ads under Chrysan- themums, Asters and Snapdragons. Calendula Orange King. 2-ln., $2.60 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. CANNAS. Cannas. Good strong divisions. Per 100 King Humbert $6.00 Crimson Bedder 4.00 THE REESBR PLANT COMPANY Springfield, Ohio. Cannas. Large flowering In the "better" varieties. Fine 2 to 3 eye, plump, dormant roots, true to name. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N, Wabash Ave., Chicago, Cannas. Stored in our special moist cel- lars; not dried and stunted, but all first- class stock. For list of varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this issue, Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Cannas. Select 2 to 3 eyes. The very finest stock. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this Is- sue, American Bulb Co., 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Fine Healthy Stock. Grown Right! Packed Right! Priced Right I Sure to Please You. Ready Now. White: 100 1000 Matchless $4.60 $40.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00 White Wonder 6.00 46.00 Pink: Pink Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Miss Theo 6.00 46.00 Enchantress Supreme 6.60 60.00 Rose Pink Enchantress . , , 4.60 40.00 W^ard 6.00 60.00 Alice 6.00 46.00 Roper 4.60 40.00 Rosette 6.00 45.00 Bed: Aviator 4.60 40.00 Thenanthos 4.60 40.00 Herald 6.00 46.00 Merry Christmas 6.00 46.00 Buy the Best! It Pays! Order Promptly Big Demand M. C. GUNTERBERQ, Wholesale Florist 169 N. State St. Chicago, CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Large supply of fine, well-rooted, healthy and strong carnation cuttings in the follow- ing varieties, ready for Immediate delivery: 100 1,000 Rose Pink Enchantress $4.60 $40.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Pink Enchantress 4.60 40.00 C. W. Ward 4.50 40.00 Aviator 4.60 40.00 Thenanthos 4.60 40.00 PETER REINBERG, Wholesale Florist 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago NOW READY ROOTED CUTTINGS. FIRST CLASS Per 100 Peerless Pink $4.00 Winsor Cerise 4. 00 Belle Washburn 4.60 Crystal White 4.60 Merry Christmas 4.50 Cottage Maid 4. 60 Aviator 4.50 White Enchantress 4.60 Pink EJhchantress 4.00 Matchless 4.^0 Miss Theo 4. 00 J. A. BUDLONQ, 184 North Wabash Ave.. STOCK Per 1000 $36.00 35.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 30.00 35.00 35.00 Chicago, ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS 100 1,009 Matchless $4.60 $40.00 White Enchantress 4.50 40.00 Enchantress 4.60 40.00 WIETOR BROS.. L. D. Phone: Randolph 2081. 30 E. Randolph St, Chicago. Rooted Pink Enchantress carnation cut- tings. $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1,000, JOHN RINDFLEISCH, Belolt, Wis, Carnations, varieties. F, Ind. Write for price list of latest Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums. R, C. now ready. Ex- tra choice. About 500 of each, $3.00 per 100. White Eaton, Yellow Eaton, Smith's Advance, Yellow Jones, Maud Dean, Golden Glow, Golden Queen. Unaka. Money Maker, Pink Chieftain, Roman Gold. Pompons and Singles, Actor, Golden Harvest, Diana, Niza, Rtif- flns. Buckingham. Garza. Our Brook, Aleen, Baby, About 600 of each, $3.00 per 100, J. S. WILSON FLORAL CO.. Des Moines. Iowa. Special prices on Golden Glow, Golden Queen. Oconto. Dr. Enguehard. IVTIstletoe, Chrysolora, Mrs. Rob., Pac. Sup., Harvard. Thanksgiving Queen; clean healthy stock In 2-in. square paper pots, $3.75 per 100. Cash please. HILLVIEW GREENHOUSE CO., La Crosse, Wis. Also see our other ads under Asters, Calendulas and Snapdragons. Chrysanthemum novelties for 1920. Pre- liminary list free. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich, if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 634 The American Florist. April 3, COLEUS. Coleus. R. C, $1.60 per 100. Byer Bros.. Chambersburg, Pa. CYCL.AAIEN. Cyclamen. Strong, 2^ -inch for early March delivery. $10.00 per 100. Mixed; white; white with red eye. Note: — We do not guarantee these varieties absolutely true to color, but the above varieties will pre- dominate. All very choice strains. J. E. MATTHEWSON, Sheboygan. Wis. CYCLAMEN — Strong, transplanted seed- lings for January and February delivery; all leading varieties. $6.50 per 100; $60.00 per 1.000. PETER PEARSON, 6732 Gun- nison St., Chicago. DAISrES. HARDY DAISIES Memorial, Shasta, Alaska and Mrs. Bell, 2%-in. pot bound ready tor the field, will bloom this season. $6.00 per 100. AUGUS- TUS CASPERS, Rochelle. 111. DRACAENAS. Dracaenas. Massangeana, 7-in., $2.60, 6- In., $1.76 each; Kragrana, 6-ln., $1.60 each; Terminalis, 4-in., doz., $6. 100. $45.00. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New Yorli. FEKNS. Hardy Ferns, wholesale 100 10 Each Asiud. i'ertatum. Maidenhair . $9.00 $1.00 15c Aspid. Goldiana, Gold. Fern 9,00 1.00 16c Aspl. Theiy, Silver Spleenw't 9.00 1.00 15c Onoclea Sensibilis 8.00 1.00 15c Onoclea Struthiopteris, Os- trich 10.00 1.20 16c Osmunda Cinnamonea and Clayt 12.00 1,40 16c A.nd 6 o^er varieties. Descriptive list mailed free. 100 Ferns, your selection, billed 100 rate. Goldiana, Ostrich and Cin- namon most popular. LUDVIG MOSBABK, Ferndale, Askov, Minn. Sturdy, healthy fern runners, Roosevelt, Exaltala, Scotii, Superbissima and Boston. Our selection of varieties, $14.00 per 1,000. WALNUT HILLS FLORAL CO., Harrods- burg, Ky. Ferns. Pot grown; shipped without pots. Boston and Scottil, 4-ln., $3.00 per doz.; $20,00 per 100. 6-ln., $4.80 per doz.; $36,00 per 100. R. Vincent. Jr. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. Ferns. Victory. A new and valuable variety of Nephrolepla. For sizes and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. P. R. Pierson. Tarrytown, N. T. Boston ferns out of the bench ready for 6 and 8-lnch pots. Come and see the stock and for prices. J. H. FIESSER. North Bergen. N. J. Perns. Boston. 4 and 6-In.. tor Immediate delivery. Write for prices. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin. 111. FICUS. Ficus Elastica. Fine perfect plants. B-ln.. each 76c. doz. $8; 6-in.. each $1.00. doz., $10. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. FITHSIAS. Fuchsias. Speciosa, White Beauty. Byron and Teneilr. Nice well rooted 2-in. stock. $6.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1,000. WALNUT HILLS FLORAL CO., Harrodsburg, Ky. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. Rooted cuttings. S. A. Nutt and Buchner. $20 per 1,000; Ricard and Poitevine. $26 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. 100,000 geraniums to offer this season. Strong 4-in. Nutt and Castellane. ready now, 17% cents each. L. J. ROWE, Box 244, Titusville, Pa. Geranium bargain. Best standard sorts, mixed. 2'/i-in., 6c; 3-in., 6%c; 3%-in., 8c each. AUGUSTUS CASPERS, Rochelle, 111. ULADIOM. Gladiolus bulbs. Pirst-class stock from our Michigan farms. Por varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chi- cago and New York. You Need R om All surplus plan stock should be sold now. The plants netd more room this warmer weath- er and will soon spoil if ttiey don't ^et it. Every plant hts cost you money and you can readily sell the surplus by advertising NOW. GRAPE CUTTINGS. Grape Cuttings. Campbell's Early. 100 for 86c; Concord, 100 for 40c; Mooer's Early, 100 tor 00c; Niagara, 100 tor 76c; Worden. 100 for 65e. Discounts in large lots. 1000 lots 20%; 10,000 30%. Cash with order brings them promptly. CHARLES NASH, Nurseryman, Three Rivers. Mich. IRISES. Dormant stock of Iris; Black Prince. Celeste. Flavescens. Queen of May, San8 Soncl. Siberian Blue. $2.50 per 100. Cash please. NEOSHO NURSERIES CO., Box A, Neosho, Mo. LYCHNIS. Lychnis Vlscaria Splendens and Gall- lardia Grand.. $6 per 100 fg. stg. T. J. MURPHY. 409 Erie St., Painesville, O. LILY OP THE VAMiEY. Lily of the Valley pips. Finest quality; ready for Immediate delivery. Van Meeuwf o & Tegelaar, 1133 Broadway. New York. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO., orchid growers and raisers, Southgate. London, England. Cat- tleyas, Lailio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi-established. Lager & Hurrell. Sum- mit. N. J. PALMS. Palms, high class, and novelties In deco- rative plants. Robert Craig Co.. Market and 49th Sts.. Philadelphia. Pa. PRIMULAS. Primula Obconlcas, Rosea, Apple Blossom, Kermesina. Good, strong stock from 2V4-in. pots at $6.00 per 100; $66.00 per 1000. J, H. FIESSER. North Bergen, N. J. •RIVET. Privet. Box-Barberry, well rooted sum- mer frame cuttings. $66.00 per 1000. The Elm City Nursery Co.. Woodmont Nurseries, Inc.. New Haven. Conn. Privet, bushy. Strictly first-class stock. For sizes and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. The Barnes Bros. Nursery Co., Yalesville, Conn. KOSES. 60,000 GRAFTED ROSE PREMIER Here is your only opportunity to buy CHOICE GRAFTED PREMIER PLANTS $35.00 per 100 $360.00 per 1000 Can make delivery at rate of 6000 weekly beginning at once. Absolutely healthy A No. 1 stock. Place your order at once for immediate or deferred shipment. WEISS & MEYER CO.. MAYWOOD. ILLINOIS. ROSE PLANTS. 2'/2-in. Plants. 100 Russell $17.00 Ophelia 8.00 Sunburst 8.00 White Killarney 8.00 Bench Plants. Ophelia 12.00 Pink Killarney 10.00 Good Stock. GEO. REINBERG. 30 East Randolph St. 1000 $150.00 70.00 70.00 70.00 100.00 90.00 Chicago. ROSE PLANTS Rose plants in 2 '^ -inch pots. Fine stock. Best in market. 100 1.000 Richmond $10.00 $90.00 Killarney Brilliant 11.00 100.00 Pink Killarney 10.00 90.00 Pink OpheilT 10.00 WIETOR BROS. 30 B. Randolph St. Chlcago- L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 if You Do Not Find Wiat You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds About It rj20. The American Florist, 635 ROSES. ROSES READY FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT COLUMBIA, 2 Vj-ln. own root, $16 per 100: 1126 per 1.000. CHARLES H. TOTTY COMPANY. Madison. New Jersey Roses. New for 1920. Pilgrim, Crusader and Mrs. John Cook. For further particu- lars write. A. N. Pierson. Inc., Cromwell. Conn. List of 2Vi and 4-ln. Roses ready, on re- quest. Leedle Co., Expert Ruse Growers. Springfield. O. SEEDS. GENUINE JERSEY SEED SWEET POTATOES. For prompt shipment at any time before April 15th. Early Yollow Jersey and Yel- low Nansemond, full bushel hamper. $2.00 Red Nansemond. $.1.00 per hamper. All prices F .O. B. Pedricktown. GEO. R. PEDRICK & SON. Perdicktown, N. J. TO THE SEED TRADE. Early Gradus peas $20.00 per 100 lbs. Thomas Taxton peas . . . . 20.00 per 100 lbs. Prince Edward peas 20.00 per 100 lbs. Black Valentine beans... 20.00 per 100 lbs. P. O. B. cars. SIMON POS. 31 Bergen St., Paterson. N. J. Seed. Primula Obconica Gigantea Rosea. Dwarf habit, light and dark shades of pink. Select strain; fresh seeds. Packet of 1500 seeds. $1.60. Cash. Ernest Oechslin, River Forest, III. Seeds. Specialists in variety. Onion, car- rot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. McGil! & Co., wholesale seed growers, San Francisco, Calif. Seeds. Pedigree and selected stocks of rutabaga, turnip, cabbage, Savoy cabbage, beet and mangel ; flower seeds. Write for special prices, Kelway & Son, Langport, Eng. Seeds. Mlchell's Flower. For varieties and prices see display advertisement else- where in this Issue. Henry F. Michell Co., 518 Market St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon, squash and pump- kin 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, Swedesboro, N. J. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, muakmelon, squash and pumpkin ; sweet, flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley, Neb. Seeds. Specialties: Cabbage, carrot, Dutch cornsalad, beans, peas, radish, scors- Blnera. etc. Write for offers. SPRUIJT & CO.. Utrecht. Holland . Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cu- cumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds, specialists: Pepper, eggplant, to- mato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown, N. J. Seed. Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon applica- tion. S. D. WoodrufC & Sons, 82 Dey St., New York. Seeds. Salvia Splendens or Clara Bedman, Salvia Bonfire, 1 lb.. $30; 5 lbs. and over, $25 per lb. D. Landreth Seed Co.. Bristol. SEEDS. Pa. Seeds. Growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, eta The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn. Seeds, Aster. For description, varieties and prices see display advertisement else- where In this Issue. W. Atlee Burpee Cd Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Pen.s. beans, corn and vegetable of all kinds In quantity and of highest quality. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge. N. Y. Seeds. Specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena In variety. Waldo Rohnert. GUroy. Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every de- scription. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison Street. Chicago. Seeds. Specialties: Beets, mangoes, car- rots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. Godlneau, Angers. Prance. Seed. Flower and Garden seeds. Sweet pea and nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif. SEEDS. Seeds. Garden, of all kinds. Write for catalogue. Everette R. Peacock Co.. 4013 Milwaukee Ave.. Chicago. Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia. Pa. Seeiis. Wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolglano & Son. Light, Pratt and EUicott Sts.. Baltimore, Md. . See in. Tomato, grown for the wholesale seed trade. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana. Calif. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Fish Seed Co., Carplnteria. Calif. Seed. For the wholesale trade only. Braslan Seed Growers' Co.. San Jose, Calif. Seed. Flower, vegetable and farm. Whole- sale only. Kelway, Langport, England. Garden Seeds. All varieties. I. N. Simon & Son, 438 Market Street, Philadelphia. Pa. Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co.. Grand Rapids. Mich. Seeds which succeed. Get quotations from Landreth, Bristol. Pa. SMILAX. Smilax. Extra good, strong, well rooted plants. 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Elmer Rawl- Ings, Allegany. N. Y. SNAl*DKAGO.\S. Plant a bench of Snapdragons and have plenty of flowers all through the summer; big producers and profit makers. If that bench of carnations or roses is not doing well, pull up and plant snaps; will pay BIG. Cultural directions with every ship- ment. Silver Pink. Rose Pink, Enchantress Pink, Red, Lavender, White, Yellow; ex- ceptionally fine plants, 2'^2-in., $4.50 per 100; worth much more. Cash please. HILL- VIEW^ GREENHOUSE CO., La Crosse, Wis. Also see our ads under Asters, Chrysan- themums and Calendulas. \ EGETABLE PLANTS. Seed sweet potatoes. Yellow Nansemond, Up Rivers and Big Stem Jerseys in heavy packed, full bushel hampers, $2.00 per ham- per. Booking orders t'ur plants. Send for price list. H. AUSTIN. Felton, Del. Asparagus plants, 1 year old, 75 cts per 100. ODOR GREENHOUSES, Tola, Kan. VIOLETS. VIOLETS. Sweet Single, strong rooted plants. $10.00 per 1,000. Cash please. NEOSHO NURSERIES CO., Box A, Neosho, Mo. .MISCELLANEOUS. Seed packets for 1920. All packet size? and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogue, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitch- burg, Ma^s. The Clipper lawn mower will drive out dandelion, buck plantain and crab grass In one season. Write for prices. Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon, Hi. Hanging backets, plain wire, lO-in., J1.75; 12-in., $a.26; 14-In., $3.00; 16-in., $4.60. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 264-66 Ran- dolph St.. Detroit, Mich. Meyer's Green Florists' Thread is the best for all florists' purposes. Write for prices. John C. Meyer Florist Thread Works, Lowell, Mass. 1920 Catalogue. 48 pages for florists. Free on request. The John Henry Co.. Lansing. Mich. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a century. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Box 404, Dundee, 111. Blooming and decorative plants of every description. Wm. K. Harris, 5Bth and Springfield Ave., W. Philadelphia, Pa. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Cata- logues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesville, Ohio. 1 000 letterheads and 1.000 envelopes, $7 00 Good stock. Cash, please. Gorham Printery Inc., 542 S. Dearbonn St., Chicago, Tobacco stems, $1.50 per 100 lbs Special price on five bales or more. SCHENLK. CIGAR CO., Maroa, 111. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 636 The American Florist. April 3, MISOEMiANEOUS. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing Housa. 623 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for catalogue. Raedlein Basket Co.. 712 Mil- waukee Ave., Chicago. Llndley paper boxes for flowers. Write for sizes and prices. Llndley Flower Box Co., Marion, Ind. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. 1,000, 90c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Dreer's "Riverton Special'* cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Giblin & Co.. Utica, N. T. 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. $2.60; 60,000. $11.00. W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. T. Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 462 W. Erie St.. Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Bauer Window Glass Co.. Eaton, Ind. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia, Pa. . CARNATION STAPLES. Carnation staples. 36c per 1,000. 3.000 for $1. Wm. Schlatter & Son. 422 Main St., Springfleid. Mass. Plllsbury Carnation Staples. 1.000 for 35c; J, 000 for $1. I. L. Plllsbury, Gaiesburg. III. CHARCOAL. Prepared Charcoal. J4.00 per 100 lbs.. 16c for containers, prepaid. PETER PEARSON, 6732 Gunnison St., Chicago. FERTILIZERS For results use "Master Brand" prepared concentrated manures. Are perfectly adapted for both outside and Inside growing condi- tions. The Proto-Feed and Guano Co., 4121 S. LaSalle St.. Chicago. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leadlnK nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON. Stratford. London. England. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co.. 80» Exchange Ave.. U. S. Yards, Chicago. Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Manure Co.. 32 Union Stock Yards. Chicago. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Florists' supplies; baskets, chiffons and novelties. Write or wire your orders. Will ship same day order Is received. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.. Pittsburgh. Pa. , Everything the best In florists' auppltes. H. Bayersdorter & Co.. 1127 Arch St. Phila- delphia. Everything In florist supplies and staples. The McCallum Co.. 137 Seventh St., Pitta- burgh. Pa. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 26th St., New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Flans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co.. 2642 Sheflieid Ave.. Chicago Greenhouse construction, cypress roof ma- terial and ail greenhouse fittings. Plana and sketches submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co., 908 Blackhawk St Chi- Greenhouses. Superior In construction, dur- able and inexpensive. Write for estimates. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. 3100 S Spaulding Ave.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Write us for an estimate and sketch on your proposed greenhouse. Ickes-Braum Mill Co.. 2340 Wabansia Ave.. Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, floor- ing, white cedar posts, etc., everything in lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1660 Kmgsbury St., Chicago. Greenhouse glass, plants and putty. It will pay you to get our estimates. The Dweile-Kaiser Co., 25 1 Elm St.. Buffalo, N. Y. Greenhouse construction. Write for plans and estimates. American Greenhouse Co Masonic Temple. Chicago. INSECTICIDES. Aphlne. $1 per qt.; $2.60 per gal. Fun- glne. $1 per qt. ; $3.60 per gal. Vermlne. $1 per qt. ; $3 per gal. Aphlne Manufactur- ing Co., Madison, N. J. LABELS. WOOD LABELS for nurserymen and florists. The Benjamin Chase Co.. Derry Village. N. H. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS- Kervan Co., The, New York. Kessler, Wm. A.. New York. Kruchten, John. Chicago. Kuhl, Geo. A.. Pekln. 111. Mackle, William, New York. McCallum Co.. Pittsburgh. Pa. MeconI, Paul. New York. Millang. Joseph A.. New York. Miller & Musser. Chicago. Neidinger Co.. Jos. G., Philadelphia, Pa. ' N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Niessen Co., The Leo.. Philadelphia. Pa. Pierson, A. N.. Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh. Pa. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Chicago. Pollworth Co., C. C Milwaukee. Wis. Polykranas, Geo. J., New York. Pyfer & Co.. A. T.. Chicago. Randall Co.. A. L., Chicago. Reld, Edward, Philadelphia, Pa. Relnberg, George, Chicago. Relnberg. Peter. Chicago. Rice Bros.. Minneapolis, Minn. Riedel & Williams, New York. Rusch & Co., Gust., Milwaukee, Wis. Sheridan, W. F.. New York. Slebrecht. Geo. C. New York. Long Island Floral Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. Tonner, O. A. & L. A.. Chicago. Totty Co.. Chas. H., Madison, N. J. Traendly & Schenck, New York. Traveling Wholesale Florist, Inc., New York. United Cut Flower Co., New York. Vaughan, A. L. & Co., Chicago. Weiland & Risch Co., Chicago. Wietor Bros.. Chicago. Wittbold, Geo. Co., Chicago. Young & Co., A. L.. New York. Young cSt Co., John, New York. POTS AN© PANS. Nebraska red pots. Made of high grade material by skilled workmen In a modern plant. Write for prices. Kahler Pottery Co., Louisville, Neb. Red pots, hanging baskets, lawn vases. Jardinieres and specialties. Write for cata- logue and prices. Florist Specialty Co., Idaville, Ind. Florists' red pots, all sizes; moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., South Zanesvllle, O. Red Pots. Before buying, write for prices. George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Hern- don St., Chicago. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H. Hews & Co.. Inc.. Cambridge. Mass. For Sale — 4-Inch flower pots, standard, now $16.60 per 1000. ERIC BUCHHOLZ. Muncle, Ind. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS- Allen. J. K„ New York. AmIIng Co., E. C, Chicago. Angermueller Co., Geo. H., St. Louis. Mo. Bassett & Washburn. Chicago. Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. Berning, H. G., St. Louis. Mo. . Brenner. Edward, New York. Budlong Co., J. A., Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers' Assn., Chicago. Coan. J. J., Inc., New York. Erne & Company, Chicago. Fenrlch, Joseph H.. New York. Foerster Co.. Joseph, Chicago. Ford. M. C. New York. Ford. William P., New York. Froment, H. E., New York. Futterman Bros., New York. Goldstein. I., New York. Hart. George B.. Rochester. N. Y. Henshaw Floral Co. Inc., New York. Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Kastlng Co., W. F.. Buffalo. N. Y. Kennlcott Bros. Co., Chicago. :$9$$999$$9$9SS$99$$$9$« ,Nr»Kr399999: ■./N^^^.».»^.#> Bailey's New Standard Cyclopedia Horticulture Six Splendid Volumes Price, $6.00 Per Volnme Carriage paid to any part of the %: United States American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO \ iis& «»aS8»»»8»»»»»»»<««8$W$$»W« If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Departmeot, Write Us About ft. 1920. The American Florist. 637 ■ DHDHDHDHDI D THE CUSTOMERS' ■ INTEREST FIRST j-j Thin is the basis of the Kroeschell Htandard. And this principle makes g the Kroeschell policy the most liberal of all the Greenhouse Boiler business □ THE KROESCHELL n POLICY ■ We make every kind of boiler, but it is r-i our policy to supply only the type of boiler best suited for the conditions, p You get the highest boiler value. A KROESCHELL is the key to fuel economy. IRON Kroeschell Bros. Go.''''^"'^" n a DID CHICAGO D I NOT CAST IRON n ■ D ■ n Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbnry's Carnation Staples. "Tliey are indispensable to the careful llorist. In- crease the value at least 50%." Fifth Ave. Floral Co. 1000,35c: 3000 for $1.00, postptid I. L. Pillsbury, Galesbnrg. Dl. ARE YOU USING A BOILER That Let's the Florist Sleep Get Posted! Ask for our catalogae. GIBLIN fi CO., UTICA. N. Y. REED & KELLER 122 W. 2Sth St., NEW TORK Florists' Supplies "We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and Novelties, and are dealers in Glassware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES OUR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES S23 PLYMOUTH COURT, CHICAGO Halif.\.x, N. S. — The Fraser Floral Co. is buiUling- one new Lord & Burn- ham house, 400x510 feet. Kingston, Ont. — The range of O. C. Johnson has been sold and residences will be built on the property. Toronto, Ont. — J. Lawrie, for a num- ber of years with W, J. Heath, 270 Col- lege street, lias been made a partner in the business. Hamilton, Ont. — A meeting of the executive committee of the Canadian Horticultural Association will be held in this city, April 12-13. Newport, R, I. — The state legislature W'ill be asked for au annual appropria- tion of $1,000 to advance the education- al work of the Rhode Island Horticul- tural Society. Brampton. Ont. — The F. K. Prouse Co. is the name of a new florists' sup- ply establishment here, under th^ man- agement of F. K. Prouse, formerly with the Dale estate. Sold by the Seedsmen Hammond's Thrip Juice No. 2 REGISTERED A Contact Insecticide, Useful and Reliable, Used for 30 Years in Green- houses, and on Plants, Grape Vines, Trees and Shrubs Some common Sucking Insects, magnified. HANNOND'S PAINT & SLUG SHOT WORKS, Beacon, N. Y. Mention the American Florist token toriting ;iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiuuHiiiiiiiiiiiHmiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii(iiiuiniiiiiiiiiiii In the Erection of FOLEY GREENHOUSES Only the Best of Material Is Used. in designing your house, we always consider the use for which the house is intended — thereby assuring you of proper design and bench arrange- ment — not forgetting the importance of an efficient heating system. THE FOLEY GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. Designer Builders Heating Engineers Chicago, 111. Main Office and Fadorr 3100 S. Spaoldbg Ave Downtown Office Stale-Lake BIdg. riiiiininiiiiniiMiiiiniiiiiiuiiniuiiiiiiiiiHniiiiiiii'iiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiniiriniHiiiiiMiiiniiiiitiiiiiniii'iiiiiMiMiiiiiiiiMMiiiiiiiiiiiiiinniiiiiiiiiiiiuiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiife The first cost, the only cost, when using ADVANCE Sash Operating Device or Greenhouse Fittings. Nothing to wear out or give you any trouble whatever. A fitting for every purpose. Write today for a catalog. ADVANCE CO., Richmond, Ind. Mention the American Florist when ivritinp 638 The American Florist, April 3, The Recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and soft scale. FUNGINE For mildew, rust and other blights af- fecting flowers, fruits and vegetables. VERMINE Per eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00 Sold by Dealers. APHINE MFG. COMPANY BIADISON. N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing « L.L Nurserymen. Seedsmen and Flo- ** rists wlshine to do business wltb Europe should send for the Horticultural Advertiser This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; It Is also taken by over 1,000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscriptions, to cover postage, $1.00. As the H. A. is a purely TRADE me- dium applicants should, with the sub- scription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OP "H. A." LO^VDHAM. NOTTS, ENGLAND. WEiARE SPECIALISTS IN GREENHOUSE GLASS Free From Bobbles — UDiform in Thickness. PAINTS and PUTTY r. I. uiL-> (Semi-Paste.) The ereenhouse White pamt paniciar Florists Prefer. It will pay you to get our estimates. ^H^ DWELLE-KAISER CO. 251 Elm St., BUTFALO, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writins John C. Monioger Co. GREENHOUSES Desigrners - ^Ijiniifactiirer.s - Iluilflors We sell the complete house or any part 908 Blackhawk St., CHICAGO, ILL. Take No Chances- ORD£R NOW Your Callahan Cut-to-Fit Greenhouse Lumber is not more plentiful — Labor is not cheaper — Demand is not less. The decisions you make today determine the progress you make tomorrow. If you have mide up your mind to have that new Green- house this year — don't delay. Write U3 fully and freely of your plans. We take a personal interest and pleasure in giving ycm a complete estimate on your requirements. Our catalog shows why the price is so reasonable. Callahan Duo-Glazed Sask for your hotbeds really protect your plants. Booklet on request. CALLAHAN DUO-GLAZED SASH CO. 3948 Fourth Street, Permanite in stock for immediate shipment. DAYTON, OHIO (ALLAHAN Cut-to-Fit Greenhouses Mention the American Florist when writino QUALITY-SERVICE "Blauvelt" Hero Pipeless Furnace System Installed at half the cost of Steam or Hot Water. 70 degrees of heat guaranteed in zero weather. Can be installed with or without PIT. Saves 35% of your Goal Bill. AVe have also Special Burners for Oil— and Grates for Soft Coal or Wood. A perfect moist heating system. The ideal heat for prowing all kinds of greenhouse products. In fact, it is the coming Greenhouse Heating System. "Blauvelt" Hero Pipeless Purnace Company 411 Sycamore St., PLAINFIELD, N. J Mention the American Florist when icritina DREER'S "RIVERTON SPECIAL" PLANT TUBS No. Diam. Ea. Doz. 100 in 20 10. S't.SO I4'L50 $375.00 20 18in 3.30 36.00 J93.00 30 16in 2.35 26.00 200,00 40 Uin 1.90 21.50 170.00 No. Diam. Ea. Doz. ICO 50 lim $1,.?0 $15.00 $115.00 60 lOin 90 9.90 77.50 70 8 m 75 8.0J 61,00 The Kiverton Tub is sold exclusivd.v by us, and is the best ever iiitroduced. The neatest, lightest and cheapest. I'aiuted yreenaud bound with electric welded hoops. The tour lamest sizes are equipped with drop handles. Henry A, Dreer, SeeJs, PUms. Bpibs anj Supplies. 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when wrxtlng 1920. The American Florist. W ttW^Mls^^ BRflNb "uLVERiZEb Sheep- Pulverized Cattle SHREbbEb Cattle nflNURE PROTECTS YOUR CROP It is direct heat dried and sterilized, weed seeds, grass seeds, fungus and disease germs destroyed in a direct heat rotary drying process that does not change or destroy any of the valuable elements in crude manure. Air dried manures cannot be sterilized and usually carry excess moisture that actually makes them cost more per ton than WIZARD BRAND even at the same or a lower price. Look for the WIZARD BRAND Trade Mark tagged or printed on every bag- If it is not there you are not getting WIZARD BRAND protection for your crop and pocket book. Your dealer can get WIZARD BRAND for you if you insist or we will quote with freight rate on any quantity from a bag to a carload promptly. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO., No 32 Union Stock Yards. Chicago, 111. Azalea Pots, HanginsT Baskets, Lawn Vases, Urns. Etc. Red Pots Refined Clays — Skilled Labor The Peters & Reed Pottery Qo. so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO "Moss Aztec" Ware HORACE C. GRAY CO. 200 Fifth Avenue New York Mention the American Florist u-hen loriting CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of FLOWER POTS Why? A. H. HEWS S CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. George Keller Pottery Co. SCCCB8SOR TO 6E0. KELLER & SON, Manufacturers ol Red Pots Before buying write for pricet 2614-2622 Heradon St.. CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when tenting Nebraska Red Pots ARE RECOGNIZED EVERYWHERE FOR QUALITY Your orders always receive prompt and careful attention. Made of higli grade material by skilled workmen in a modern plant. Write tor prices on your requirements. Kahler Pottery Co., Louisville, Neb. Mention the American Florist when loriting Wired Toothpicks 10.000. SJ..">0: 50.000. ijiir.OO. Manufarturecl l» W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample Free. For Siile by Dealers. Mention the American Florist when writing CUT FLOWER BOXES; EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. I Meiition the Amei^ican Florist tvhen writing Glass Cloth A transparent waterproof fabric as effi- cient as glass for hotbeds, cold frames, <^tc. Per sq. yd.. 40c; 25 yds. at SDVsc; 50 yds. at 39c; 100 yds. at 38 ^c. Let us figure on your larger orders. For parcel post add 3c per yd. to above prices. Try it out now and be convinced. TURNER BROS., Bladen, Neb. Treer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenbouses Drive easy and tnie« becaase both bevels are oa the tame tide. Can't twist and brealc the g\2ss in driviae. Calvan* Ized aod will doi nuu No riebts or lefts. The Peerless Clazlnz Point tspateoted. Nootherslike^ It. Order from your deale^ or direct froin as. 1000,90c. postpaid. Samples free. BENKT A. DBECS.I 714 Cbeetnat Btroet^ FhlUdoIpbib. Mentio7i the A7ne7-icati Floi'ist ivhen ivriting SUPERIOR RED POTS Quality and prices right. ASK US. FLORIST SPECIALTY GO. IDAVILLE, INDIANA Mention the American Florist when writing 640 The American Florist. April Index to Advertisers. Advance Co 637 Allen J K 617 Alpha F.oral Co 622 American Bulb Co. .. I American Green- house Mfg Co TV AmlingE C Co 613 Anderson S A 618 Angermueller G M Co 615 Apbine Mfg (_o 638 Apbroditev„o 621 Astoria Florist 621 Avenue Floral L0...623 Baer Julius ... . 623 Barnard W W Co... 628 Barnes BrosNursCo632 Barnes \V J 620 Bassett&Washburn 606 Baunier \ue 623 Baur Window Glass Co IV Bayersdorfer H&Co.615 Begerow's 622 Berger Bros 614 Berning H G 614 Blackistone Inc ... «>22 BodgerJ&Sons o.*..25 Bolgiano J & Son 625 Bramley& Son 622 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 624 Breitmeyet's I Sons 622 Bremond A & L Freres 629 BrennerEdward 617 Broadway Florist 621 Brown A J Seed L0..624 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 629 BrunsHN 619 Bryan Alonzo J 604 BuckbeeH W 622 Budlong Co J A 611 Bunyard 621 Burpee W A Co 628 Byer Bros 604 California Florists . 620 Callahan Duo-Glazed Sash Co 638 Cazan A B 671 Cen- Flo Central R & Equipment Co 613 Chicago Feed & ^Fertilizer Co 649 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 609 Clark E B Seed Co. .629 Clarke's Sons D 621 Clay & Son 640 Clipper Lawn Mower Coan J I (,17 ' onard & Jones Co. 632 Cooke Geo H 622 Cowee W J ftjq Coy H C Seed Co...62(. Craig Robt Co 6'1 Culp W H & Co. 620 Danker Fred A .... 618 Dardsrhas 621 DaVey Tree Expert _CoInc 605 Uietsch A & Co. ..I V Dominion Floral Co 622 Dorner ► & Sons Co 6'I Dreer H A 638 639 Drevon-TegelaarCo.'.28 Dunlop lohn C 622 Dw^lle-Kaispr Co.. f.^8 Dvsinger M &S L ..(.TO Eble' harles 619 Edwards Fold'g Box 639 Elm City Nurs Co.. (,V Erne & Co 612 Evans A WB 622 Excell Laboratories. IM FyresHG. ... 618 Falloo Florist . 623 ^enrich Jos S 616 P e schman 62n F'orist Specialty ^0 639 Foerst^r Co Jos 608 Foley Greenhouse „Mfg c'o 6'7 Ford MC .. 617 Ford William P ....617 Fox J M » Son Inc 623 rrauenteld-r C 619 Freeman Mrs J B .. 622 FreyCH 620 Frey & Frey 620 Friedman 619 Froment H E 617 Futterman Bros 616 GalvinTbosF 621 Gasser J M Co 622 Giblin & Co 637 Gnatt Ove Co The... 604 Godineau R & M....626 Goldstein 1 617 GorhamPrinteryInc V Grakelow Chas H 623 GrandRapidsFlo Co. 623 Grimm & Gorly 620 Gude Bros 623 Habermeiil'sSonsJI 618 Hammond's Paint & SIui; Shot Wks 637 640 Hardesty & Co 622 Harris Wm K 631 Hart Geo B 617 Hart Henry 621 Haven Seed Co.. 626 Heinl John G & Son 623 Henderson \&Co.I 628 Henderson Lewis. . . ,620 Henry Co The John 612 Henshaw Floral Co 617 Hentz&Nash 616 Hero Pipeless Fur- nace Co 638 Herr Albert M 630 Hess & Swoboda 620 Hession 62 HfKS& Co A H.... 639 Hill D Nursery Co..b32 HogewoningS Sons. 631 Hollywood Gardens. 620 Holm & Olson 620 Holton &HunkelCo.hl5 Hort Advertiser 638 HurSEdgarF 629 Hurst &Son 626 IckesBraunMil Co IV Idlewild Greenbs 62^ Jackson & PerkinsCo 6.^2 lahn Hugo 623 loy Floral Co 619 Kahler Pottery Co. 639 Kasting W F Co.... I Keller PolfyCo Geo 639 Keller S^nsJB 618 Kelway & Son 626 Kennicott Bros Co 6fti KervanCoThe 617 Kessler Wm 617 Kottmiller A.. 621 Kropschell Bros Co 637 Krnchten John 613 Kuhl Geo A 631 Landreth Seed Co ..625 Lang Flo&NursCo.620 Langc A 619 Lecakes C & Co . 61h Lindley Flower Box 612 Littlefie'd Florist.... 622 Longren A F 6.31 Louise FlowerShop.618 McCallum Co 615 Mc 'unie Geo G....618 McGiilR ' &' 0....626 Mc Hutchinson & Co. 626 Mackic William 617 Malandre Bros 621 Mangel 619 Matthews the Flo'st.622 Mattbewson J F 619 Meconi Paul 617 Metaire Ridge Nurs 622 Meyer John C Florist Thread Works... 612 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 613 Michell HenryFCo..626 "illanglos A 61i> Miller Floral Co 623 Miller & Musser 613 Mitchell John R. .. 614 Monineer J C Co... 638 Murray Samuel 623 NashCbarlps 6.^2 Neidinger JosG Co 615 Newell A 623 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 617 NY Floral Co 619 N lessen Leo Co 614 Oechslin Frnest 628 Drier tal Goldfish & Supply Co 612 Papadem J G Co. ...621 Park Floral Co ... 618 GREENHOUSE GLASS BEST BRANDS SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. 2263 LUMBER STREET, CHICAGO, ILL. Park Floral Co 623 Peacock ERCo 625 Pearson E W 618 PedrickG R&Son..628 Pennthe Florist 622 Ferry W B. ........ 631 Peters& Reed Potty. 659 Philips Bros ....618 619 Pierce F O Co IV Pieraon F R (.0 I Pierson .-4 N (Incl.... I Pieters-W heeler Seed Co 624 Pikes Peak Flo Co 623 Pillsbury 1 L 637 Pittsb'rghCutFlo 612 Podesta &Baldocchi.622 Poehlmann Brcs(.,o. II Pollworth C C Co.. 615 PolykranasGeo J 617 Potter Floral Co ...623 Proio-Feed & Guano Co 640 Pulverized Manure Co The 639 Pyler AT&Co (,li Raedlein Basket Co 613 Randall A L Co hl3 Randall's Flo Shop.. 622 Randolph & Mc- Clements 618 Rawlings Elmer 630 Ready Reference 633 Reed & Keller . .f37 Regan Ptg House ..637 Reid Edw 614 Rein berg Geo 61? Rein berg Peter 607 Rice Bros 615 Rice Jerome BSeed Co 625 RobinsonJCSeedCo.628 RockWm LeioCo..620 KodgersJ W 622 Rohnert Waldo,. 626 Rosaia Bros 623 Roseiy Floral Co.. ..623 RoutzahnSeed -io.. 629 Rowe Harry ' 618 Koyal Fern Co 626 Rusch G & 1,0 615 SaakeO C 623 SalzerSeed Co J A..62n Sceery Edw 623 Schiller the Florist 6l9 Schillo A Lum Co. ..IV Schlatter W & Son. .640 Schling Max 621 Schmidt Chas L 618 Segp s Bros Ltd 630 Shatter Geo '; 622 Sharp Partridge&Co.640 ^heppardH W 622 Sheridan Grhs Co 620 "Sheridan Walter F... 617 Siebrtcht Geo C 617 Simon & Son I N ^26 Situations & Wants. 603 SkidelskySS&Co.. I Smith A W & Co. ...618 Smith & Co ED.... 631 Smith & Fetters Co. 623 Smith Henry 623 Stecher Litbo Co 631 Storrs&Hairison 629 630 StumppG E M 621 ThorburnJ M &Co. t.29 TonnerO A & L A.. 608 Totty Chas H 631 Traendly&Schenck 617 Traveling W^holesale Florist 616 Magic Fertilizers "FOR THE FLORIST" Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co. 809 Exchange Avenue, U. S. Yards, Chicago Metttion the American Flori.^t lehen icritintj Trepel Joseph 618 Turner Bros 659 United Cut Flo Co..f.l Vanderscboot R A.. Van Meeuven & Tegelaar 631 Vaughan A L Co.... 609 Vaughan's Seed Store I 627 632 Vick's Sons Jas ti29 VincentRJr&Sons Co I Walker F Co 623 Weber F H 623 Wetland & Riscb...613 Weir Jas 618 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 625 Wietor Bros 608 Williams Mrs E A. 618 Winterson Co E F..612 WittboldG Co ....619 Wolfskin Bro8& Morris Golden8on.620 Wonder Plant Irrigator Co 612 Woodruff SD&Sons.626 Yokohama Nurs Co. 625 Young A L & Co .. 616 Youngjohn & Co. ..617 Zech& Mann.. .610 613 '^Master Soil Builders" Send for prices on Master Brand Vine and Plant Manure — eventually you will use it. Why not now? The Proto-Feed & Guano G>. 4121 South La Salle Street, CHICAGO Mention the A inei-ican Floi'ist ivhen iciritino No loss if you mend yo u r split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 35c per 1000: 3.000 for $1.00 Postpaid Wm. Schlatter & Son Before 422 Main Street After SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Mention the American Florist when ioritinif ^SLUG SHOT- Uted from Ocean to Ocean for 3d Years Sold by Seed Dealers of America SavM Carrants, Potatoes, Cabbafte, M«lon«, Flower*, Tree* and Shrub* fiom Inseota. Fat up In popoUr paokacea at DODnlar prke*. Write for free camphlet oa Boca and Blicbt*. eta., to B. HAMMOND. Beacon, New Tork. Mention the American Florist when writing lllIlllllllltllllllllllllllllllllllllUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINIIIIIIIIIIIItlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllUIIUllllUJIIUIUllllllllllllllllir^ THE CLIPPERI Tliere are three things that destroy your lawns— Dandelions. Buck Plan- § tain and Crab Grass. In one season the Clipper will drive them all out. | Your dealer should have them— if he has not, drop = us a line and we will send circulars and prices. 5 fi^CLIPPER LAWN MOWER COMPANY Dixon, UlinoU I ^^t^rijuiiiliiiiniiiiiiiiiiMiiiitiiMiiiiiNiMiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiMiriiiiiiiiiuiiiiiMiMiiHiiiiiiiriiriiMiininiiiiiiiiniiuNiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiniiMHiiiiii^ Mention the American Florist when writino Qp^^ ^J ■ ^ • »-/ /^ • X EVERV GENUINE TRADE MARK THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND Mention the American Florist when writing The Amerigm Florist 1 1 ^^^^><^H ^^^^^^ A 1 ^R? i« ^^ 1 ^ ^j^ '^9 f^;;^ ^^3 !H L i7' ^^HIhi^I^^^^^I ^tt ^=y^ ~^^^^< SI _\J0URNAL J'nprica is "the Prow of the I/essel; tbere may be mare comfort Umidships, but u/e are tbe £rst to touch Unknown Sea^ " Vol. UV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, APRIL 10, 1920. No. 1662 TheMerican Florist Established 1885 I'opyrlpht 1920 by Aiin-ricnn Florist Company. E'nt«'red as Scwml Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891 " at tbe IVist <->tlice at Chiatso, Illiuots, uiuhT act of Mun-h 3. It79. Published Evei:t Saturday bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription. United States and M''\ico. Jl .50 a year; Canada. $2. CiO: Murop<' and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Volumes Half Yearly From August 3. 1901. Single Copies. 10 cents. .address all cnrrespoiulenee. subscriptions, etc., .■Viuerican Florist Co.. 440 .S. Dearborn St.. Chicat;'' SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. OrncKRg — A. L. Milleb. Jamaica. N. Y., President; F. C. W Brown. Cleveland. O., Vioe- PresiduDt; John Yoi'NO, 1170 Broadway, New York, Secretary: J- J- Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treas. Tbe tbirtv-sixib annual convention will be held at Cleveland, C, August 17-19, 1920. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY. Next annual meeting, Indianapolis, Ind . Octo- ber. 1920. Offickrs — Philip Kbeitmeter. Detroit. Mich.. President; Irwin Bertekmann, Indianapitlts, Ind,, Vice-President; Albert Pochelon, Detroit, Mich.. Secretary; \Vm. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Next annual convention and exhibition, Wash ington. D. C. November 1920. Officers: Thoma W. Head, Lake Forest, 111., President; Z. D Blackistonb. Washington, D. C, Vice President; C. W. JoBX^OK, 224-! W lOflth Street Ch'ca^o Secretary; Cbas. H. Tottt, Madison, N . J., Treas AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Wash- ington, DC. January, 1921. Officers: C. W. Johnson. Chicago. President; DO Ghillbobtzeb. Washington. D. C, Vice-President; A. P. J. BiUR, Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indianapolis. Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Ofkicehs — Robert Pti.e, West Grove, Pa Presirleni: F. L. Atkins. Rutherford. N. J., Vice President; E. A. Whit»-, Cornell University Ithaca, N. Y., S,?cretary; Harbt O. Mat, Summit N. J., Treasurer. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exh'bi ion Boston, Mass., July 1011. 192U. iiFFioERs— G. W. Kerr, Doylestown. Pa., President: Wm. Grai, BelLvue Rd.. Newport, U. 1., Secretary. THE EASTER BUSINESS. All Previous Records Passed. Even the blizzard of April 3-4, which swept tlie central west, in many cities recorded as the worst weather for the season in many years, apparently had little effect on the Easter demand, re- ports from many points showing sub- stantial gains over the corresponding period of 1019, and in many instances, where more favorable conditions pre- vailed, record sales were reported. In general, while prices were as a rule higher than in previous years, qnality was such that complaints were rare, or where the purse was limited, a splendid showing of plants in large variety, of- fered a most satisfactory substitute. Of course, plant sales predominated, with lilies taking precedence, the supply in nearly all cases being of generous pro- portions, with quality all that could be desired. The other Easter favorites found ready buyers, and rambler roses, liydrangeas. azaleas, where available, genistas, and in fact, anything in good flower, cleaned up fast. In cut flowers, violets and sweet peas were most sought, the former in some cases offered in limited supply. Roses and carnations appeared to drag. The following con- densed reports indicate that the Easter trade this year showed an e.xcellent in- crease in volume over that of a year ago, most gratifying under the adverse weather conditions prevailing in some parts of the country : New York. — With fair weather on Easter Sunday, and favorable condi- tions preceding, there was a fine stock of plants, and while prices were high, there were few complaints, so that all in all it may be said that the trade of this city enjoyed gooul)lic to their wares, by especially featuring the various sea- sliould he at all times filled with boxes of seasonal)le plants. Pansies and daisies are now at their best, iind a lib- eral displa.v of these will encouraKe their use and popularity ns home admn- ment.s. Well arranged, small vase baskets of sweet peas or other short stemmed flowers, in Kood color contrasts, well displayed In the window, are sure to find buyers, as tliey are so ready to EASTER PLANT GROWERS OF BOSTON Tausendscbon Roses at Thos. Roland's, Nahant. Maa«. sonable plants and flowers as they come into season. It adds very little to the expense to display and keep the new and choice things to the front as they appear. Every live florist is on the lookout for such stock, and should make the most of it in attracting new busi- ness. People who have no intention of pur- chasing, can be induced to buy flowers if they are attractively placed before them. This is seen in all tlie large cities, where on brigiit or g'ood shop- ping days, the street men. when flowers .•ire plentiful, handle them in large quantities. Men with stands, turn over their capital several times a day; even the boys witli trays containing violets., pansies, roses, etc.. who have no fixed location, take in from !f.">t> to .'fT.^ a day. The great majority of the sales are made to people wlio had no thought of requiring flowers, but were induced to buy because they looked so fresh and inviting. This proves that people will buy flowers if they are brought fav- orably to their attention. This is the secret of succi'ssful mer- chandising of flowers, the bringing of the people and the flowers together, for which every avenue of publicity should be brought into play. The corner stone of the business is the store; if this, in its varied, seasonable and well displayed stock and up-to-the- minute service, is up to standard at all times, success is assured. As the curb man makes hi.T bid to the throngs of tiie streets, so also should the storekeeper, whose fixed lo- cation gives him a greater opportunity. His store front, in its advertising ad- vantages, is as good ,'is preferred loca- tions in the newspaper columns, and in its every point of vantage, from pave- ment to roof-top. should be kept up to the highest efficiency. Every window- ledge, space over the brick and under the show window on the pavement. be carried along. People are in a hurry most of the time, and it is often the readiness of the article displayed in addition to its beauty that induces pur- chases. This is the wedding season, and the featuring of the v.arious accessories, such as the kneeling stool, shepherd's crooks, bridal hats filled with flowers, a bride's shower bunch and other de- tails that suggest the wedding, will make an attractive and seasonable win- dow decoration that is likely to induce business of this kind. The annual forget-me-nots are now at their best. Plants of these will be foimd good sellers in low pans and baskets. Now is the time to start the window- box campaign for the summer. The store man who has not the facilities for handling or filling these boxes, can find growers who will be glad to fill and deliver all work of this character. There is not one-tenth of this outside house ornamentation in any of the large cities, or in any community for that matter, that is possible, if the business was properly worked up. The news- papers would help through their reading columns if "The City Beautiful," was played strong, and the material and photos were furnished them. In some cities this is done by civic societies, who ofTer prizes for the best window or porch boxes, best kept lawns, gar- dens, etc.. all of which Improvement work should be given ardent support by the local craft. Easter Plant Growers of Boston. In the course of a tour of inspection of the principal growing establishments of Boston, Mass., and vicinity a few days before Easter, the first call made by the writer was at tlie range of Wall- rath Bros.. Waverly. There was every evidence that a skilled grower was at the helm here, the Easter specialties being of excellent quality and finish. Bulbous stock was a feature. Choice hyacinths in S, 10 and l--inch pans were seen in large quantities; a large shed filled with these in a variety of colors was a gorgeous sight. Darwin tulips, 9 to IS to a pan, were also a quantity pro- duct. As an Easter special, these tulips unquestionably have a place. They grow from 18 to 24 inches in height, but with their abundant foliage and handsome large flowers that hold their bud form, present a very salable combination. Marguerite daisies are also done exceptionally well. Five and six-inch pots, with a half-dozen or more leading shoots, contaiueil M to 75 large open flowers. They were certainly top notchers. Dwarf ramblers, very well flowered, varieties Ellen Poulsen and Mrs. Cutbush. and a good sized block of Magna Charta. full of bud and bloom were features. The roses had been pruned nearly to the pot. producing a number of short stout breaks, \vhich made a bushy short plant that looked like a quick seller. Cyclamens are a specialty here, the selected stock bringing as high as $12 per plant, wholesale, last Christmas. At present. EASTER PLANT GROWERS OF BOSTON. Siiow House of I-;aster Lilies :ind Ilvdranseas of Wra, W, Edgar Co., Waverly, Mass. 646 The American Florist. April 10, much of the young stock is coming on in flats, all raised on three-inch pots above the table, so as to insure perfect drainage. The shift from the flats is into 3'^-inch pots, which for some has already been made. Large flowered French hydrangeas, very classy, were another choice item. A cheese cloth that slides along on a wire support near the glass has been used to protect them at times from a too intense sun. Edgar Bros., Waverly, specialize in rambler roses, Easter lilies, hydrangeas and genistas. Quality is the rule here, every plant having room enough to give it a fine finish. The houses are high and very light, the advantage of which is shown in the great quantity of bloom on the roses, hydrangeas and genistas. The Easter lilies were of good height and well clothed with foli- age. A block of Tausendschon roses, in six-inch pots were particularly bushy and well flowered. The French hydrangea, Trophee, a bright pink, showing a nearly white center in each floret, is said to have a firmer and more lasting flower than some others of this type. Easter lilies are a specialty with the Wm. W. Edgar Co., also at Waverly. Sixteen thousand pots are grown for Easter, and 10,000 for Memorial day. The Easter crop was in fine shape. Herman Baarsch. the manager here, in speaking of the reason for short growth in giganteum lilies, stated that tall, airy houses kept the atmosphere too dry and they made a short plant. Ijower houses, close and moist, induced a taller growth. The temperature should never go below 60° after the foliage had started. Darwin tulips, in pans, were also seen here in quantity. They certainly make a very showy Eas- ter offering. Several houses of dwarf rambler roses were splendidly flow- ered. The varieties were Teschendorff, Jessie, Mrs. Cutbush and Baby Ram- bler. A house of cyclamens in their ear- ly stage looked well, but Mr. Baarsch said : "You never can tell. More men fail than win with cyclamens. How- ever, many a cloudy morning turned out to be a bright and sunny day. If you do not succeed the first, or even the second time, then try once more." A qilantity stock was flowering bego- nias, .5,000 Cincinnati. 12,000 Melior and a block of Mrs. Peterson, all in two-inch pots, were breaking nicely. The show house of Easter lilies and hy- drangeas in which their retail busi- ness is done looked very attractive. There was not a foot of spare room in the many houses, with enough young stock in sight to again flU up the empty space of the Easter plants. The premier and most noted holiday plant grower of the country is Thomas Roland, of Nahant, whose large estab- lishment, particularly at holiday sea- sons, always contains the highest class of stock for the retail store. Easter .specialtits are Tausendschon roses, fine, shapely plants, well budded, and of splendid shades of color, white and pink heather, very well flowered, a fine block of French hydrangeas, Mme. C^hautard, Trophee and Mme. Mouillere with well colored large heads of bloom. All were just right in point of time. A house of marguerites in six and eight-inch pots, and another of Easter lilies were well done. Genistas were also a feature. Begonias and cycla- mens, which are specialties here, the young stock of which were coming along in "ood shape, filled two houses. The most forward cyclamens are now In fours. They are planted from their seedling boxes into larger flats, which are raised above the table on three- inch pots to allow a good circulation of air. The largest of these, as they grow, are selected for the four-inch pots. In speaking of raised narrow shelves, Mr. Roland says they should never be used, except in cases of emer- gency to make additional room at such times as Easter and Christmas. Stock on the tables underneatli is bound to suffer from the shade cast by the plants above, and those on the shelf, from want of water, as they dry out so quickly. A. M. Davenport, Watertown, grows a variety of retail florists' stock. A block of Tausendschon roses in six- inch pots, only one year from the cut- ting bed, were well flowered and very salable in this size. A house of Cal- ceolarias Stewartii, Golden Gem and Golden Bedder. all In six-inch pots, looks very promising. There were sev- eral houses of small ferns for fern -thing happens to block the drainage the plant quickly sick- ens. This sometimes happens where the pots are sunk in the .soil and is often caused by angle worms. WTiere these are seen or the appearance of lumps on the top of the soil denotes their presence, they should be removed at once. In the final potting, be sure and place plenty of crocks in the bot- tom of the pot. Salvias. There are few more popular plants for bedding purposes than the salvia and when properly grown they are a great ornament to a garden either as beds by themselves or as an edging for cannas or other tall plants, the dwarf varieties being especially adapted to this purpose. To make a showing in mid-summer the plants should be started early either by cut- tings or seeds so that the plants at this time should be large enough for .1 3-incli pot and should have been pinched back at least once and begin- ning to branch. These can be potted into 4-inch pots in April and will be showing bud by the time for planting ■ tliom outside In June. Such plants of course cannot be sold as cheaply as the late-sown seedlings that are grown closely togetlier, and allowed to run up to a single stem, but it wUl not take so many of the former plants to fill the same space and the bed will be in flower through the summer and fall while with the latter too often there is no bloom until just before frost, and when the first frosts are early the plants are not in bloom but a few weeks. The early plants are much more satisfactory to the customer and will cost but little more ovring to the larger space which they will cover during the season. Geraniums. At the approach of spring, the gera- niums and other bedding stock will make rapid growth and from those which are large enough, a top cutting may be taken now. While these cut- tmgs ■»^ll not make good-sized plant.-i for bedding out, yet they can be grown on for stock plants for another year. It is time now to take account of the stock on hand and look over the amount that has been required in the past, and if it is found that there will be a probable shortage of any varieties procure them at once. Thev can be obtained at this time, either sniall plants or rooted cuttings, at low prices. Many growers lose every year by putting off their buying too late when the prices have advanced to such a figure that there is no profit in handling them. It is seldom that one who has much bedding to do, has geraniums enough, especially of S. A. Nutt or Alphonse Ricard, and this is the time to procure the stock, and if a grower has any room to spare it is good business to stock up with these varieties, for there is a guaranteed sale for all well grown plants in May. The plants that are now in 3-inch pots will require going over often and spac- ing out, that well-grown stocky plants may be had. If crowded now, tall, weak, spindly plants are too often the result, and when grown in this way, are not fit to make a good shovring in the bed when planted. Bedding Plants. The plants for bedding out in the spring will take not only much of the plantsman's time, but will keep"* de- manding more room, for the growth from now on will be rapid, and unless constantly watched and cared for, the plants will quickly get crowded and much of the stock injured. The final shift of the geraniums in the northern section of the country may be delayed until the first of April, but the plants should not be allowed to get badly potbound, and they should be given plenty of growing room. The propa- gating bed should be full of cuttings of the more rapid growing plants and the seedlings will have to be potted as soon as of proper size. The cannas and other bulbs that have been started should be potted and given good loca- tion for growing on. Now is the time to take account of stock and see of what kinds there is going to be a shortage and of what there will prob- ably be an oversupply and obtain the first and dispose of the second. This is the time to buy, for the stocks are large and shipments can be guaran- teed, and the prices are low compared to what they will be a month hence. The amount of stock that annually goes to waste is large and a little fore- sight will prevent much of It. Every summer some gTo-wera throw away thousands of plants that have cost 1920. The American Florist. 647 much in labor nnd should have made returns. Auction sales in some sec- tions are the means of disposing of much of this stock, but this Is gen- erally lit low prices. This stock can most nil of It be disposed of by a little jiidicioMs advertising and letting the other fellows know where it can be obtained. An attendant nt any plant sale in early spring will find many growers looking for all kinds of stock. It is often quite dillicult to know just how much of eacli kind of bedding stock Is wajited, but as soon as an oversupply is noted let the other growers know where they can obtain It, and place a price on it that will guarantee a sale. It is much bettor to move it at some price than to throw It away. The wide-awake, up- to-date growers clean up their stock every year. National Publicity for Flowers. with Easter behind us, we may now look forward to another important flower day, Mothers' day, May !). Oiu" campaign advertising programme has provided for liberal space in the maga- zines for advertisements covering this day. Florists who use the advertising columns of their local newspapers, and who have not availed themselves of the special electrotype issued lor this day by our promation bureau, should at least \xse the slogans "Say it with Flowers," prominently in their an- nouncements, for such use, in good measure, Unks up with the national advertising. The more the slogan is used, the better it is for our industry. It has been erroneussly reported that our promotion bureau is to be removed to a western office. The bureau prob- ably has been confused with our de- partment, which has all along handled our dealers' helps, and which is to be transferred to Chicago. The amount of business tranacted by this department becoming too great for the small staff maintained In our promotion bureau, and an extension of our service being considered advisable, our committee at its last meeting decided to open what is to be known as "The Florists' Pub- licity Service Bureau 'of the S. A. F., which is to be conducted, under the management of H. V. Swenson, at 431 South Dearborn street, Chicago, and to which is to be transferred, as soon as possible, our stock of electrotypes, signs, stickers nnd other dealers' helps handled by the promotion bureau. The promotion bureau remains as part of the administration offices of the society, at 1170 Broadway, New York. In everything but funds the organ- ization of our publicity campaign is very complete. It is unfortunate that a better response is not made to our appeals for contributions to the fund. A big and profitable industry such as ours should be able to provide the .$100,- 000 fund for one year's work that our committee so earnestly desires — less than an average .$.5 per head from those who are conducting florist establish- ments. A contribution should not be considered .as in the category of many other contributions a business man is called upon to make, as for churches, institutions, lociil enterprises and func- tions. It is a contribution he owes to himself. It is an Investment in the clearest sense of the term. It is an in- vestment of a very small sum of money in a fund for advertising the florist business, the business from which all in the trade make their living, so that they can make more than a mere com- I)etence. It is a business proposition, the success of which has already been assured. Until this campaign started, the florist industry, unlike other indus- tries no more important, was never ad- vertised. It was not in the public eye, and suffered in consequence. The pub- licity we have secured in the last two years has worked wonders. Never were flowers in better demand than they are today, for people have been brought to look upon them as necessities in every homo of refinement. Many now make the permanent decoration.s of their liv- ing rooms in neutral color so that flowers shall give the color note, changeable at will. Remembrance of anniversities by gifts of flowers was never so general as it is today. And what has ca\ised all this? Simply the publicity which has been provided by our campaign. Aud you, Mr. Nonsub- scriber, are asked to contribute a small share of the expense, yet hesitate to come across withi yoiur mite. You want to see the good work go on, with- out doubt. Then sit right down, no better time than now, write out your check for what you think you can afford, and send it in to the secretary. It is needed. John Young, Sec'y. Orchid Import Restrictions Stand. Chairman Marlatt, of the federal horticul- tural board. Washington, D. C, haa supplied the following report as the result of the conference of February 10, 1920. The federal horticultural board has he most Dart were inclined to be scarce .and very high priced, ranging from .'i!4 to $10 per dozen. Carnations, only offered by the most advanced growers, held their own at .$4 per dozen. Snap- dragons, sweet peas, pansies. violets and lily of the valley gave pleasing variety and there were many cinerarias in the market also. NOTES. The Joy Floral Co. had an enormous stock of lilies, roses, carnations and everything else desirable. After ship- ping a carload to its Chattnnooga branch, which does nearly as large a business as the local store, they still had abundance of fine stock to meet all re- quirements. This firm's Columbia roses were exceptionally fine, and with the good foliage easily commanded .$10 per dozen. They also had perfect snapdrag- ons, which were quite a favorite, also mignonette, violets and lily of the val- ley. The decorated baskets here were things of beauty and broueht prices ranging from .$.t to $25, the latter sell- ing briskly. Genv Rros. had a perfect fairyland in their splendidly arranged store. Hun- dreds of Easter lilies, pot hyacinths and tulips, as well as beautiful baskets and birch boxes made up a wonderful col- lection. There were throngs of eager buyers and oiiick sales. Their roses were unusually fine, but the supply was limited and the same was true of carnations, but in fine pot stock there was practically a supply without limit. The Mclntyre Floral Co. was right to the front with magnificent cut stock of Easter lilies, decorated baskets and boxes and some of the most artistic combinations ever shown at their es- tablishment. They had quantities of well-grown lily of the valley, but were not so well prepared with roses and carnations. The Mt. Olivet Conservatories saved their stock for the cemetery trade and had excellent lilies, pot hyacinths and tulips in variety. L. H. Hanry Sons & Co. had a fine stock of desirable quantity. They had many customers who made liberal pur- chases. M. C. D. Salt Lake City, Utah. WK.M IIKIt I'AIL.S TO STOI- 111(1 BASTKlt. The market shows an entire cleanup in seasonable cut flowers. Easter lily plants sold out entirely and l.(KK) more could have been disposed of in this city had they been availalile. The re- tail stores report one of the worst Rast- ers in their history as far as weather was concerned. Notwithstanding the snow which fell, daily, sales were not affected to any great extent, and stripped of their large stock, the stores all look like the "western front." XOTES. The Miller Floral Co, worked under great disadvantage. Three of their auto delivery cars broke down during the stormy weather, but with the assist- ance of the Western Union and an army of boys, all orders were delivered on time. At the Sanders Floral Co., Mrs. Unire B. Frontyes, formerly of Frontyes Floral Co.. Payson. Utah, was render- ing valuable assistance during the rush. The Lambourne Floral Co. had to have its car pulled out of the mud on two different occasions. The B. C. Morris Floral Co. report .'i heavy business and were prepared to meet all demani $i.OO; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. When sendiii;; us cliauge of address alway Bend ttie old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue The Ameeican Florist has accepted only trade adveriisements. Adveriisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier iJ possible) as we po to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSIIE3 52 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. The Kaster business 641 — All previous records passed 641 Wichita Floral Co 642 The retail trade (lllus.) 643 — -Easter in New Yorlt stores 643 — Easter in Chicago stores 643 — Philadelphia retailers' Easter business C44 — Next weeic in the flower shop f^45 Easter plant growers of Boston (illua.) . . 645 Plant notes 646 — Cyclamens 646 — Salvias ,...646 — Geraniums 646 — Bedding plants 646 National publicity for flowers 646 Orchid Import restrictions stand 647 Boston orchid show 647 Florists' Club of Philadelphia. 64S San Francisco ...648 Nashville 648 Salt Lake City 649 Seattle 649 Columbus 649 The late Mrs. Laura A. Hammond 649 Hail damage at Lincoln, Neb 650 Cottage Gardens Nurseries 650 Easter results G50 Coal situation 650 New York spring show 650 Ladies* Society of American Florists. . .650 Club meetings next week 650 Cincinnati 652 Chicago .664 Omaha 658 Detroit 669 Milwaukee 659 Wichita 660 Philadelphia 6C2 New York 664 The seed trade 672 — Cabbage s"ed prospects on Long Island. 672 — Potato conditions 672 — Auction seed 673 — Grass and clover seed prices 673 — California rainfall C73 Market gardeners fi7S — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables. 678 — Vegetable markets 67S The nursery trade 680 Albany 685 Providence 685 Rochester 686 Cottage Gardens Nurseries. An important collection agency says : "The equities of the Cottage Gardens Nurseries are fast vanishing- by fore- closure suits." Arbor Day in Illinois is April 30. THE date of Easter in 1921 is March 27, eight days earlier than this year. Prof. A. C. Beal, of Cornell Univer- sity, Ithaca. N. Y,. will give an illus- trated talk on "Gladioli" at the New Century Club, Philadelphia, Pa., under the auspices of the Pennsylvania Horti- cultural Society, April 13. Hail Damage at Lincoln, Neb. Damage totaling approximately $5,000 In loss of glass resulted from a severe hail storm which swept Lincoln, Neb., and vinicity on the night of March 24. Hiltner Bros.' establishment suffered the greatest damage, thousands of lights being broken, entailing severe in- jury to plants. At the Frey & Frey range, practically all glass on the south side of the houses was broken, the loss totalling nearly $1,500. The Eiche Floral Co., was more fortunate, the total damage being about $200. Other losses reported are Yule Bros.. $600, and the greenhouse at the state farm, $300. Easter Results. From all parts of the country have come reports of a greatly increased Easter business, both in plants and cut flowers. The plant growers, who had the courage in spite of higher costs of production, to continue or increase their usual line, made no mistake, and were amply rewarded. The progressive re- tailers, who, in spite of the greatly in- creased prices, catered to their patrons with an even larger and more varied stock, realized handsome profits, and added as well to their reputation. It was a great Easter and should give en- couragement to all branches of the trade in the business of the coming spring months, which have opened so auspiciously. Coal Situation. Owing to the coal strike during the fall of 1919 and the continued poor car supply; also the unusually long winter season, the coal year ending March 31 terminates with a big demand for coal from all over the country. It finds the large coal docks along the great Lakes and in the northwest, bare, where usually a good supply is carried over at this time of the season: it finds a great many of the steam plants run- ning from hand to mouth; it finds the railroads still so short of coal that they are confiscating coal shipments daily; it finds an unusual demand for export. Coupling these demands -nith the per- sisting poor supply of cars at the mines, makes coal a scarce article today. Un- less there is an increase in the supply of cars, and a general decrease in the demand for coal (which the writer does not look for) the new prices, effective April 1, running from 50 cents to 75 cents a ton over the government prices just expirin.g, will undoubtedly be un- stable; in fact, we look for advances even above these new figures. There- fore, it looks as though prices for the next 90 days will range from 75 cents to $1.00 per ton higher than they were during February and March. What the situ.Ttion will be after 90 days, is hard to foretell, but the wise buyer stocks his conl early, regardless of what the price may be. It is far better to be insured with a good supply of coal, than to he without coal in zero weather. PAtn. E. Weiss. Treasurer Chicago Florists' Club. New York Spring Show. VISITOR OB.TECTS TO SALES. It has occurred to the writer and to many others whom he has ap- proached on the subject that the effect of a beautiful exhibition such as the flower show was partially annulled by the efforts of some exhibitors to coin money from their exhibits. Not that an exhibition should not have for one of its indirect objects the stimulation of the sale of an article shown. We cannot expect human beings to forego the chance to boost their particular enterprises even in such an jesthetic effort as a show of flowers. But it does seem a pity that many exhibitors looked upon the opportunity to show the public what they could produce as a chance to take fat orders, to make of Grand Central Palace not a show place but a store or a stall for which they paid, considering the popularity of the place for that purpose, only a nominal rental. Next time we may expect a hardware dealer, a shoe manufacturer, a clothier, to reserve the house for show purposes and, after asking us for $1 admission, fit us out with a new suit of clothes, or a fine pair of shoes, or induce us to in- vest in a kitchen cabinet. I protest at paying for a show which is nothing better than a market place. — Rhododendron, in New York Sun, March 27. Ladles' Society of American Florists. The many friends of Mrs. E. M. Bul- lock, Elkhart, Ind., member of the above society and life member of the Society of American Florists, will be sorry to learn that she has been criti- cally ill of Bright's disease and other complications since the middle of Janu- ary. At the present time, she is able to sit up for only a few minutes at a time. Mrs. Bullock is well known to the florist trade from coast to coast, and many will be the wishes for her speedy recovery. Mrs. C. H. Maynaed. Marion, O. Club Meetings Next Week. [Secretaries of clubs and societies are requested to send notice of change in time, date and place of meeting.] Baltimore, Md., April 12, 8 p. m. — Gar- deners' and Florists' Club of Baltimore at Royal Arcanum hall. 18 Saratoga street Robt. T. Peterson, secretary, 934 East Pres- ton street, Baltimore. Chicago, April 15. — Commercial Flower Growers of Chicago at Randolph hotel. North Wells and Randolph streets. Otto H. Amling, secretary, Maywood. 111. Cincinnati, O., April 12, 8 p. m. — Cincin- nati Florists' Society at 532 Race street. Alex. Ostendarp. secretary, 14 East Third street, Cincinnati. Detroit, Mich., April 14, 8 p. m. — De- troit Florists' Club at Hotel Statler. Harry Taylor, secretary, Detroit. Hartford, Conn., April 13. — Hartford Flo- rists' Club. George Marchant, secretary, 13 Huntington street, Hartford. Knoxville, Tenn., April 13, 7:30 p. m. — Knoxville Florists' Society at store of mem- ber. Robt. E. Mapes, secretary, Box 116. Knoxville. Lake Geneva, Wis,, April 17. — Lake Ge- neva Gardeners' and Foremen's Associations at Horticcltural hall. F. Brady, secretary, Lake Geneva. Lancaster, Pa., April 15. 7:30 p. m. — Lan- caster County Florists' Association at cham- ber of commerce rooms. Albert M. Herr, secretary. Lancaster. Lenox, Mass., April 14, 7:30 p. m. — Lenox Horticultural Society at town hall. Henry Heeremans, secretary. Lenox. Louisville, Ky., April 14, 8 p. m. — Ken- tucky Society of Florists at Y. M. H. A. hall. Joseph Abele. secretary, Louisville. Madison, N. J.. April 14. 8 p. m. — Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society at Masonic temple. Edward Reagan, secre- tary, Morristown. New Orleans, La., April 11, 2 p. m. — Gardeners' Mutual Protective Association at 5001 N. Rampart street. John Parr, sec- retary, 4539 N. Rampart street. New Or- leans. New York, April 12, 8 p. m. — New York Florists' Club at Engineering building. 33 West 39th street. John Young, secretary. 1170 Broadway. New York. New York, April 14, 8:30 p. m. — Greek- .\merican Florists' Association, at 119 East 23rd street. C. P. Thomas, secretary, 58 West 28th street. New York, Poughkeepsie, N. Y., April 14, 2 p. m. — Dutchess County Horticultural Society at Falkill building. Theo. H. DeGrofC. secre- tary. Hyde Park. N. Y. Seattle, Wash., April 13, 8 p. m. — Seattle Florists' Club at Henry building. Thos. Wvlie. secretary. Hollv street, Seattle. Seattle, Wash., April II. — Florists' and Gardeners' Union No. 16.667 at I. O. C. T. hall. Virginia and Bowen streets. E. Popp. secretary. Fort Stellacoom, "Wash. Springfield. O., April 12, 7:30 p. m. — ."^prinetield Florists' Club at members' place of business. Arthur Leedle, secretary, Springfield. St. Txinis, Mo., April 12. 8 p. m. — Retail Florists' Association of St. Louis. No regu- lar meeting place. Oscar Ruff, secretary. "119 South Grand avenue. St. Louis. 1920. The American Florist. 651 Wants, For Sale, Etc, SmaU Type, 1 2 Cents Per line. Each Insertion. Display, SI. 50 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order, ror Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. ' W'licro imswors a to to bom Mi let I from this oHice eooloso lUcoutA QxlTtt to cover postage, etc. Help WnntPd — Experienced decora- tor and designer as partner In retail store doinc ;i thriving business: to in- vest »1.000. Win D. Ahern, Livingston, Mont. Help Wiinted — Good man for Kenoral (trcenhouse worli. State wages wanted and experience. GBO. DISCHOFF. •ilO riinpin St.. Aun Arbor, Mich. Uelp Wanted — Capable and reliable man tor general greenhouse and gar- den worl< M. * S. I,. Dyolneer, Albion. Mich. Help Wanted — Slnerle man who un- derstands growing of general stock on small wholesale place: must be in- dustrious, and Interested In work and results. Prefer permanent man who can take complete charge later on. Wages to start, $75.00 per month, with room and board. Address GRAND VIEW GREENHOUSES Hopkins. Minn. Situation Wanted — As gardener and florist on private place by May 1. Life experience in all branches. Age 46; married: no children. Strong, in good health: German- American: present place three years but would like a change; good references. Write, please state wages and particulars. Gardener, 3101 Grand Ave. Cedar Rapids, la. For Sale — Greenhouses. 7000 square feet of glass: two stores; located at the entrance of the largest cemetery In Chicago. Address W. Burmeister, 1767 Cemetery Drive. Chicago. For Sale — Greenhouse in good town about SO miles west of Boise. It must be sold; only greenhouse in this town. .4.. Gonderninn, 7th Street and ISth Avenue south. Nampa. Idaho. FOR SALE Large refrigerator and wall case at a bargain. Fixtures are now in Chicago. For further particulars address Key 471, care American Florist. For Sale Complete set of store fixtures. $300 cash, takes the whole outfit. Key 468, care American Florist. FOR SALE Must be sold to settle an estate; green- house in one of the fastest growing cities in the state of Ohio; adjoins the cemetery, with a frontage of lOS feet and a depth of 392 feet: new two-story cement office building; four large glass houses, glass al! 18 Inches square; 30 H. P. boiler; all guaranteed to be In first-class condition; the price is right. SEIT.ER REALTY COMPANY. Mansfield. O. Help Wanted Salesman and designer. State particulars and salary. 2134 Michigan Avenue, CHICAGO HELP WANTED. Few helpers in rose houses. $4.60 per day. When Sunday work is neces- sary we will pay an extra $6.00 Good chance for advancement. Bassctt £c Washburn 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Help Wanted Experienced greenhouseman, $30.00 per week. JOED snTRff^IT" 1366 McCIeUan Ave., DETROIT. MICH. FLORISTS WANTED Kxperienced men for general green- house work; immediate employment at 60c per hour; eight-hour working day, double time for Sunday work. State fully name, address and telephone num- ber in answering. Key 474, care American Florist. Situation Wanted By practical landscape gardener, forester and horticultural draughtsman; Iodk experience; can handle men, make own plans or work from those furolshed; commercial or private; will go any- where, but prefer south or west of Chicago. Key 470, care American Florist. OFFICIAL S. A. r. Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 25ixS< tnolie» FOR CUT FLOWERS: In two colors,.^ gummed paper; your card, etc., in ^ black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. g Inred. Prices: Per 50O.$3.35; per 1000, m $5.00. Samples on request. Electro of p leaf, postpaid, $2.00. Cash with order. g I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. I I 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO | Immmmimmm'siimmwammmmmsM The Chance of a Lifetime The highly prosperous retail business of the late HENRY J. G. HILMERS (KENWOOD FLORAL CO.) 1117 East Forty-Seventh St., Chicago. Established 20 years. The property includes 5-year lease, well appointed store, with modern fixtures and supplies, three greenhouses and stock therein. PAUL O. HILMERS, 1117 East Forty-Seventh St., Chicago °a 1 Sell Surplus Plants I * * * 4- * * * Before They Spoil By Overcrowding ADVERTISE THEM NOW American Florist Co. * 440 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO % 652 The American Florist. April 10, MEMORIAL DAY Order Your Prepared Foliages, Wreaths and Supplies Early. (V1AGNOLI/V LEAVES NON-MOULDY. FLEXIBLE. UNIFORM SIZE. Colors: Green, Brown, Purple. Per carton $ 1.60 10 carton lots per carton, 1.60 26 lb. cartons per carton, 6.00 100 lb. cases 20.00 CYCAS LEAVES PLIABLE. NON-CURLING. QUALITY LEAVES at practically the same prices as inferior imitations. Per 100 8 to 12 $3.80 12 to 16 4.60 16 to 20 6.50 Per 100 20 to 24...$ 6.76 24 to 28... 8.60 28 to 32... 10. 00 Per 100 32 to 36 .$12.50 36 to 40... 13 50 40 to 44... 17.00 MAI^ISIOI I A WRFATHR foverall. Per doz. Overall. Per doz. lTHA4V»I^V^B-ai^ ¥¥ ■%L.7-« ■ Blw? J 18 inch $12.00 24 inch $24.00 Made on mossed wire frames of freshly prepared 1 20 inch 14.50 28 inch 30.00 leaves by expert designers. 22 inch 19.00 RUSTIC WREATHS Made up of special assortment of Magnolia leaves, prepared Evergreen, Astral Ferns, Cycas, Pine Cones, etc. A grave wreath that sell at sight. THE OVE QNATT CO., mc. Preservers of Natural Foliafies Overall. Per doz. 18 inch $21.00 22 inch 26.00 28 inch 30.00 La Porte, Ind Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets, Florists' Supplies and Decorators' Novelties. Mention the American- Florist when ivritinp Own Root Rose Stock PREMIER $20.00 per 100. $17.50 per 100. $15.00 per 100. $176.00 per 1000. | COLUMBIA Frank H. Dunlop THE 1920 WONDER $35.00 per 100. $300.00 per 1000. AMERICAN BEAUTY $22.00 per 100. $200.00 per 1000. Above are all ready from 2V2 inch pots. Stock selling rapidly. Let us hear from you at once. CHARLES H. TOTTY COMPANY, Madison, New Jersey OPHELIA $160.00 per lOOO. $125.00 per 1000. Cincinnati, 0. SPLENDID EASTER IN ALL LINES. The bright, sunshiny weather of the days previous to Easter Sunday made the business of this holiday the best ever. Bulbous stock popped open, and large quantities arrived in unsatisfac- tory condition. Lilies, especially, were affected by the heat. Any one so for- tunate as to need this condition to put his stock in shape for Easter delivery, was indeed a lucky personage. The commission men were rushed to death with, belated demands for stock to meet an oversold condition. Cut lilies ' brought various prices ranging from ' .flO per 100 for flowers without stems. ' 'up to $25 for the best. Snapdragons were of very good quality and sold at prices ranging upward to .$2 per dozen. Single daffodils sold well, considering that southern stock flooded the mar- ket. Sweet peas showed the effects of the hot weather, and while they lacked quality, they were eagerly sought. Two dollars per 100 was the prevailing price for good stock. Carnations held their own. but owing to tlie bulbous competition, did not go above a nor- mal price of -ItlO per 100 for the best blooms, orcliids and lily of the valley were scarce articles, and out of town shipments arrived short, making for the retailers, a condition hard to over^ come. Plants sold out in moderate priced grades; in fact, everything moved easily, the people willing to pay for anything that was reasonably priced, and in good condition. Pot lilies were very good sellers and moved out early. Genistas, pans of double yellow and pink tulips, rambler roses and the new French hydrangeas were among the most satisfactory plants offered on this market. K. iy20. The American Florist. 653 Spring Plants IN AbUNDANCE 1110 1000 2 -in. AKfratlini, 1. Ik-la ..r Dark » 2.60 » 22.50 m-ln. CulriHliiliiM, iiianx.' KlnE 3.00 25.00 2f4-in. rf'titiMiretiM, Dusty .Miller S.OO 25.00 2 -In. CiilfiiN, H.'il or Yellow 3.25 80.00 2^ -In. FiicIihImn, U' k'ouil varieties... 3.00 25.00 4 -In. FlirllNlilM, li; K.KHl varieties... 12.50 120.00 2 -In. GoniiiiliinH, Uio.ird, I'oitovlne. Nutt. Buchner. etc. 4.25 40.00 3V&-in. GeruiiluniH, Above kinds 10.50 100.00 SU-in. llelitropes, l.lKlu or Dark Hlue 4.50 10.00 4 -In. Ilrliotropes 12.00 110.00 2^ In. L.tLrkHpurH, .s.iMratc Colors ... 3.00 25.00 tVi-in. Murpuerites, White or Yellow... 4.00 37.50 4 -In, Miirsrileriles 12.00 110.00 2V4-ln. SalvlitN, Scarlet Sages 5.00 415.00 3 -In. .Salvias 8.00 75.00 2U-in. Verbenas, Choicest mixed 2.75 25.00 2>4-ln. Vinca, V'arieaeata 5.00 45.00 4 -In. Vinea, Varleagata. . . . 13.00 125.00 For prices on other stock send for Cata- logue, now ready. Cabbage and Tomato plants in abundance, $5.00 per 1000. ALONZO J. BRYAN, \Mtolesale Florist Washington, New Jersey Mention the American Florist when writing Rooted CuUings ALTERNANTHEKA. red and yellow, per 1.000 S 8.00 BBILLLANTISSniA. per 1,000 10.00 CALENDULA. Orange King, 2-ln., per 100 2.60 .)EBnS.\I,EM CHEURV. fine seedlings, per 100 1.00 CUPIIE.X, Ageratuni, Guernsey and Blue Star, per 100 90 D.«.SIES. Mrs. Sanders, Boston Tel- low, 2-ln 04 Single White. 2-in 03 DAISY. K. C, Single White. Boston yellow, per 100 1.50 SANDERS. R. C. per 100 1.60 DUSTY MILLER. Gymnocarpa, 2-ln., per 100 3.00 nUSTY- MILLER, seedlings, per 100.. 1.00 FEVERFEW, R. C, per 100 1.60 FEVERFEW, 2-ln., per 100 3.00 FUCHSIAS. R. C. 6 kinds, per 100.. 1.60 GENISTA 1.50 GERMAN n'Y. R. C. per 100 1.60 PETUNIA, Dbl., R. C, per 100 1.50 SALVIA. America, per 100 1.76 SALVIA, R. C. Splendens and Bonfire, per 100 1.26 Cash. BYER BROS., CHAMBERSBURG, Orchids If yon want Orchids for any purpose what- ever, we fiollcit your Inquiries and orders for same. We do not grow or handle anythlne else but orchids. Special lists on application. liAGER & HURREIili, Summit, N. J. BEGONIAS Begonia Mrs. M. A. Patten, new dark pink, nice, bushy plants, well-flowered, 5-in., 75c each; l-in,, SOc each; Si^-in., 25c each. Rooted Cut- tings. J5.00 per 100, Smiln'S' 2>4-in,, good plants, >91lllia.&. J3 00 per 100. Cash, JOHN R. MITCHELL, Madison, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing lllllllllllllllllllltllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllMllllllllllllirilllllinilltllMMIIIIIIIIIIIIIMMIIIMMIIIIIIIIIIIIItlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllHIII I MAKE THE PUBLIC j j Say it with Your Flowers I I ON MOTHERS' DAY I n^e the P«bUcS.,UWHh YOUR aOWERSo„«othe.-0. S. A. F. NATIONMJUBUCITY CM1PW|^^^^ Make this s1,0THERs'dAY the BIGGEST i^'^«^' Flomu' PabUdn Sttric. Boran _ ,^_ T'—--,. Smff it teA -^S!^ USE ALL PUBLICITY HELPS ^w-^^-^^^^r^^^ 41 USE THEM ALL ABUNDAIfTLY j FOLDERS STICKERS POSTERS LOOU. ADS =-^^ =;;=!=■:•== MOVIE SLIDES Ij^r:^ ^1- -— =.- _ r This broadside was mailed to every Florist. You have one. £ Refer to it and send In your order. s The B^est MOTHERS' DAY Yet ! \ A united effort on the part of EVERY Florist will make this | Mothers' Day the Biggest yet in both sales and profits. Link up with | the S. A. F. National Publicity Campaign by using abundantly every | Mothers' Day Help. Millions of people can be told to "Say It With | Flowers" on Mothers' Day if every Florist will do his share in | Boosting. I Be Progressive. Go After Business on Mothers' Day with the | Dealer Helps shown in cut above. You'll reap a goodly harvest of Big | Business and Big Profits, Send in your order NOW. Don't Wait. | Use All These Helps Abundantly FOLDERS POSTERS STICKERS ORDER EARLY N. P. CUTS MOVIE SLIDES Refer to circular mailed you for full particulars. If yon did not receive one write for one at once. to Insure prompt use, Florists' Publicity Service Bureau Of the S. A. F. & O. H. HILMER V. SWENSON. Director 431 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL. I = A profit on the sale of these Helps goes to the S. A. F. Publicity Fund. = i Boost your own business and the S. A. F. Fund also. | UIIIIIIIMIIIIIIilllillllllllllllllllllllllllllHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIilllllllllllllMlllllllllllilUIUHIIIIIIinillllllllllllllllHIIIimillllUIIHMMS 654 The American Flokist. April 10, BIG DROP IN PRICES Large Quantity of Roses. Now Booking Orders— Let us Have Yours. CURRENT PRICE LIST. Buy Direct from the Groover The express embargo due to the switchmen's strike is causing considerable delay in the receipt of Greens. We will do our best on Asparagus. We Are Rose Specialists and Are Cutting from 245,000 Rose Plants. OPHELIA, HOOSIER, WHITE KILLARNEY and SUNBURST. RUSSELL and COLUMBIA. Fancy long per lUO, $26.00 Long medium per 100, 20.00 Medium per 100, $12.00 to 16.00 Short per 100, 6.00 to 10. tO ASSORTED ROSES, OUR SELECTION. Including some RUSSELLS and COLUMBIAS, lots of 200 or more per 100, $6.00 Extra long per 100, $12.00 to $16.00 Medium per 100, 8.00 to 10.00 Good short per 100, 5.00 to 6.00 CARNATIONS Per 100 $4.00 to $6.00 Big supplies of spring flowers are now coming into this market and we will procure the best at lowest market prices. NE W FANCY FERNS per 1000, $4.50 to $5.00 ADTANTUM per 100, $2.00 I ASP. SPRAYS per lOd, $;-».00 to $4.00 GALAX, bronze per 1000, 1.60 I SPRENGERI per 100, 3 00 to 4.00 All seasonable flowers not grown by us will be procured for our customers. A trial order solicited. In buying direct of the grower you are assured of fresh stock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. BASSEn & WASHBIRN IX)NG DISTANCE PHONE: OFFICE AND STORE Greenbonseai Hinsdale. III., and GresKa Station. 111. liO W" "303511 AVO», vIllvAuU, WXf NOTICE:— We close at 5 o'clock week days. Closed all day Sundays. Chlcagfo. HEAVY BM.STER DEMAND. The demand for stock for Easter this year was exceptionally heavy, and while the market did not clean up as completely as the wholesalers would like, everything sold up well, consider- ing the large quantities handled, with the exception of a few items. The shipping trade was particularly heavy, and the local demand, which started in rather late, was surprisingly brisk. Some of the stock reached the market the early part of last week in very poor condition, which had a tendency to weaken the prices on first-class flow- ers, which, however, brought good fig- ures. Lilies were in great over-supply, and much poor stock was included in the offerings, the prices ranging from 10 cents to 35 cents each, according to quality, with very few obtainable at the low price mentioned. There was a good supply of lihes left over after Easter, but there probably never were so many cut lilies offered in the mar- ket as this year, notwithstanding all reports to the contrary. Roses were good property, and cleaned up quickly in all varieties at good prices, with Premier, Columbia and Mrs. Chas. Rus- sell having the best call. American Beauty roses were none too plentiful, and the same hoId.s true for Cecile Brunner, Elgar. Nesbit and Baby Doll. Sweet peas were in strong demand at good prices, and so were violets, both items cleaning up quickly at very satis- factory figures. Orchids brought high prices, and there were just about enough to go around. Gardenias cleaned up as usual. Lily of the valley had a good call, with fancy stock bringing $12.00 per 100. Tulips and jonquils moved fast at good prices, and So did freesia, which was in limited supply. Daisies, calendulas, snapdrag- ons, callas, mignonette, stocks, sweet WE DO AS WE SAY COMMISSION WHOLESALING makes the MARKET PRICE on CUT FLOWERS. The Retail Dealer wants cut flowers at the LOWEST PRICE— the Consignor wants the HIGHEST PRICE. Between fulfilling the demands of both Grower and Retailer, the LEVEL of a price is reached— that's the Market Price-THE PRICE YOU PAY. Commission Wholesaling, as we conduct it, extends unexcelled facilities in supplying the cut flower needs of the Retail Florist. DON'T GROW THEM— BUY THEM. YOUR Kennicott Bros. Co. 174 North Wabash Avenue CHICAGO Protection 1920i The American Florist. 655 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCE PHONKS £* W^^ £^ IK €* €\ CUNTRAIi 601 and SS46 l^lll^/%Uv9 SPLENDID SUPPLY ROSES AND CARNATIONS Please Your Customers with Our Perfectly Grown Stock Iluy Direct from the Grower CURRENT PRICE LIST subject to change WIthoat Notice MRS. CHAS. Rl'SSELt. Per 100 Specials $35.00 Select $25.00 to 30.00 Medium 15.00 to 20.00 Short 6.00 to 12.00 COIATMDIA Specials 35.00 Select 25.00 to 30.00 Medium 15.00 to 20.00 Short 6.00 to 12.00 MILADY Specials 25. On Select 15.00 to 20.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 6.00 to 8.00 Chnmp IVelland . . . Klilnrney Klllnrney Brilliant ^^ hite Klllarney My Maryland Per 100 Specials $25.00 Select ..$15.00 to 20.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short ... 6.00 to S.OO EXTRA SPECIAL STOCK SUNBURST, OPHELIA Per 100 Special $25.00 Select $15.00 to 20.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 6.00 to 8.00 PREMIER Specials Select 25.00 to Medium 15.00 to Short 6.00 to ROSES, OUR SELECTION CamatIon.s 4.00 Jonquils 6.00 S«eet Peas 3.00 Lilies Adiantum .4..s|iura!;us, per bunch 50c Boxn-ood, per hunch 35c Ferns, per 1.000 $4.50 Galax, bronze and green, 1,000. $2. 00 Leuocthoe Sprays Smilax. per doz. strings $3.00 BILLED ACCORDINGLY. 35.00 30.00 20.00 8,00 10.00 6.00 8.00 4.00 30.00 2.00 1.00 m WH9LESALE-GDPWEPS 5/^CUT FL9W-EDS^^ PLANTS Ir 182 North Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone, Randolph 631 CHICAGO ROSES--CARNATIONS-LILIES SWEET PEAS--ORCHIDS--ETC. Quantity and Quality Reign Supreme Here at Chicago's Leading House alyssum, anemones, statice, pansies, forget-me-nots, narcissi and other mis- cellaneous stock had a good call, with some items cleaning up completely. Carnations were in exceptionally heavy supply, but much inferior stock was offered, consequently prices were not as high, as expected. Fresh carnations brought good returns, but the poor- er stock had to be sacrificed at low fig- ures in order to move it. If one had to mention the different quotations made, and prices realized on carnations, he would have a pretty tough job of it, for taking everything into considera- tion, and the quotations that were pub- lished, the returns were in some in- stances very disappointing to the grow- ers. Green goods were in heavy de- mand and cleaned up at high prices in all lines, including huckleberry from California and other greens from the south, never before offered in this market. The weather was against the local retailer last week, consequently he held off buying in most cases until Saturday, when it was ideal for shop- ping, and the stores cleaned up all the plants they had to offer, as well as the cut flowers in stock, and those brought in from the market late in the day. A heavy blizzard struck this vicinity DONT FORGET TO LOOK ON PAGE 653 Easter morning, which affected trade considerably, especially in the loop, where the dealers catch a lot of the eleventh-hour buyers. The department 656 The American Florist. April 10, Roses and Carnations. All the old standard and best new carnations. TKEMIEK Per 100 $.'5. nil 20.(10 ir..oo 10 Oti Per 100 $25 00 Select Medium Short KtJSSELL Special Select . ^0 00 Ii'lediuiTi 15 00 Short 2(1 00 COLUMBIA Special Per too $20 00 Select 15.00 Medimn ... 12. CO Short lO.Olf CURRENT PRICE LIST — ?,tX„'^/?i^i\::^.«« RO.SKS. OrR SELECTION S 6.00 OPHKLIA Special Select Mediuri Khoit iOO $iri.!)0 12.00 10.00 8.00 Sl'NBIIRST Per 100 Special .$1G.00 .^viecl 12.00 Medium 10.00 Sliort 8.00 Hhite — KILtARNET — Pink Per 100 Select $ 8.00 Medium 6.00 Short 6.00 CARNATIONS Per 100 Fancy $ 5.00 Good 4.00 Split.s 2.00 MISCELL.*NBOrS Calla Lilies, per doz % 2. CO Ferns, per 1000 0.00 Galax, per 1000 2.0» Sprengeri, per bunch 60 162 N. Wabash Ave., ^hll\:.'-s. CHICAGO The best Roses, Carnations, Sweet Peas, etc., are obtainable in quantity at the store of the JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOIiGSALi: FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. stores sold a large supply of stock this year, chiefly pot lilies, hyacinths, tulips and ramber roses at ridiculously low ligures. Business, according to nearly everyone in the trade here, was much better than last year. Prices were not as high, but more stock was handled by far, and the sales naturally were more numerous. There is a good sup- ply of stock in the market this week, but the demand for it is good, which points to a clean-up for Easter at all liointS. The express embargo is affect- ing shipping to some extent, conse nuently stock is accumulating and con- siderable pushing is needed to move it even at reduced prices. The blizzard proved to be more serious than at first expected, for very few buyers were seen in the market Monday. One of the loop dealers estimates his loss owing to the blizzard on Sunday at $1,000, while others in different parts of the city report various losses, which otherwise would have enabled them to clean up everything salable. NOTES. ■W. S. Wells, oC the Blue Maize Blossom Shop, Ann Arbor, Mich., was here buying stock this week for the Junior prom to be held in the tlniver- Bity of Michigan building April 0. The 30 East Randolph Street CHICAGO Telephone Central 6284 color scheme will be yellow and blue and in addition to the cut flowers that will be needed in the corsages and deco- rations he will use 12.^) cases of wild smilax and other greens. About 40 booths made of birch poles and trim- med with greens will each be deco-, rated with a large basket of cut flow- ers. Mr. Wells says that his Easter business was exceptionally good and he filled over 200 telegi-aph orders. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation had a big Easter business with the total sales running ahead of the same period of JOIO. The shipping trade was extremely heavy at this es- tablishment. The E. C. Amling Co. moved a large quantity of stock at Easter and no com- plaint is heard in regard to business at this establishment, the sales being away ahead of last year. 1920. The American Florist. 657 yi)Iy. The A. L. Randall Co. had a heavy demand for cut flowers for Easter from botli the out-of-town sections and local points. The John Krucliten Co. had a fine Easter business and took splendid care of all their regular customers. Tonners' had a very satisfactory business in both their retail and whole- sale departments for Easter. It is rumored a new jobbing house "ill enter the wholesale field here in the near future. A. F. Amling and wife are back from a pleasant visit to California. Omaha, Net. BLIZZAED AFFECTS TRADE BDT LITTLE. The pre-Easter period, rather than the day itself, brought a wonderful busi- ness to the florists of this citv. for Sun- day was marked by a blizzard which started the day previous and continued throughout the forenoon of April 4. Church services were interfered with somewhat, and business in the flower shops naturally suffered to some ex- tent from this cause. The general \-o'nmo -^'f hn^-'"'^ss considering the unfavorable conditions, was very good, however, hundreds of orders being booked well in advance with few can- cellations. The late demand. of course, which is always someAvhat of a factor, was lost due to the storm. Stock, nevertheless. TA'as wel' cleaned up. Eas- ter lilies sold out well, although many had been shipped in for the occasion. These, accorr'ing to the local trade, were of inferior quality this year. A. E. L. Olxey. I. — E. M. Hickman and R. D. Moore are now in charge of the business of the Olney Flower Co.. hav- ing purchased the interest of Julius Bartz. St. IjOUT,?, Mo. — Ostertag Bros., well known florists at 2.S1S Washington ave- nue, have been inrnrporated with a capital stock of .«2.0l>rt by Henry C. and Louis F. Schultz. Lone Distance Phones Central .1283 Central 3a.S4 Our Offerings Include: ROSES COLUMBIA RUSSELL White Killamey Pink Killamey Milady Sunburst Killamey Brilliant Ward Ophelia Premier MINIATURE ROSES Cecile Brunner CARNATIONS MISCELLANEOUS Valley Cattleyas Jonquils Lilies Violets Sweet Peas Mignonette Darwin Tulips Tulips Freesias Calendulais White and Yellow Daisies Snapdragons GREENS Plumosus Sprengeri Galax, bronze. Galaix, green Ferns Adiantum Smilax Boxwood 1920. The American Florist. 659 BEST QU4LITY TO BE HAD IN Roses and Carnations Columbia. Russell, Premier, Milady, Ophelia, Ward, Weiland, Brilliant, Double White and Fink Killarney, Sunburst, Hearst, Nesblt and Brunner. NONE BETTER ON THE CHICAGO MARKET All colors-=CiVI«:N^i\.TIOIVS--Qood quality IN GOOD SUPPLY DARWIN TULIPS - TULIPS -- JONQUILS Choice stock of Valley, Sweet Peas, Callas, Daisies, Freesias, Rubrums, Easter Lilies, Calendulas, Mignonette, Stocks, Violets, Lupines, Pansies and all other Seasonable Stock. Don't Forget Us on GREENS, as We Have Mexican Ivy, Sprengeri, Ferns, Adiantum, Etc. If you want good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best located Wholesale Cut Flower House. You can increase your profits and business by sending all orders direct to J. A. Budlong Co. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., L"K.. CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty Prices As Low As Others. iW^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. We are In dally touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits. WTB ARE CIvOSED ALL HAY SUNDAY. Detroit, Mich. PICKLED STOCK BRINGS PROTEST. The Easter trade in this vicinity, from the standpoint of retailer, wholesaler, and grower, was very satis- factory, as far as volume was con- cerned, but it came with a rush on Saturday, the previous days of the week failing- to maintain the average of for- mer years, when more advance orders were the rule. The retail stores were well prepared with a fine stock of sea- sonable plants, which included well grown bulbous stock. Tliere were lilies, bougainvilleas. hydrangeas, roses, some azaleas, genistas and rhododendrons. Most of the plants were well grown and nicely timed as to blooming period as tliey were in fuli flower when re- quired on Saturday. The stock of bul- bous plants exceeded the other varieties and a greater range in prices and sizes adjusted them to the varied calls. Eas- ter lilies were fine but the stock was far short of requirements as every dealer ran short of this item, notwith- standing the fact that prices were held liigh. mostly 75 cents and .$1 per flower and bud. It was noted that the cut flower stock in tins market, for this occasion was at least ninety per cent "pickled", and tliis applied to every item except lilies. Violets were ancient, ill-smelling and unsalable and thousands of sweet peas were spotted with age and water soaked, while roses were in a sorry condition, the majority of them appearing to have been cut 10 days or two weeks previous. Subject as we were to the censure of a disgruntled public that called us profiteers during the winter, because of high prices, they were again made victims of the nefa- rious "pickling process" of the grow- ers, who apparently will never learn by such experience, which robs the trade of its dignity and delivers a body blow to the slogan, "Say it With Flowers." Retailers encouraged the buying of plants because they were well grown and would prove satisfactory, but it will be some time before the evil of this Easter will be forgotten by the re- tailers. The weather on Saturday was favoirable to shopping, but Sunday was bitter cold and windy and entirely un- suited to the parade of corsage wear- ers, whose numbers were great as the call for these arrangements indicated. NOTE. The next meeting of the florists' club will be held Tuesday evening. April 13, when a publicity campaign will be in- augurated and J. F. Ammann will be the principal speaker. M. Bloy will also address the meeting on his trip tlirough the "sunny south." Philip Breitmeyer will also have a message of importance to those who attend this meeting. J. F. S. Milwaukee, Wis. I!IO VOLUME OF E-ISTEK BUSINESS. The first largei flower holiday of 1020, namely Easter, is gone, and as far as volume is concerned, business came up to expectations and was the best ever. Pot plants in bloom easily were the favorites, with choice cut flowers a close second. As predicted some time ago, the supply of plants did not equal the demand, while in cut flowei's conditions were more fa- vorable. Due to the unexpected mild weather the forepart of the week, a good many more cut blooms came in than were expected. Especially was this a set back to carnations. Being quoted a little too high in all price lists, prospective buyers turned their attention to other lines and bought. The announcements of reduced prices failed to make good, because it was too late. The cut of sweet peas also was very heavy during the warm spell. 660 The American Florist. April 10, 1 1 mmm co. 166 N. Wabash Ave. L. D. Phone, Central 6004 Established 1892 Da'ly Shipments of the finest stock In Roses, Carnations and Violets. Headquarters for Wild Smtlax, Fancy Ferns. Adlantum and all Green Goods. Don't forget, our Supply Department Is complete — Ribbons, Chiffons, Boxes, cr^pe Paper and Wire Designs. Chicago uiuiunimuaiuuiuiuMiiMiiiiuiiiiiiiiuiiumiiuiiiiiiuiiujiuiiiiiuiiuiiiiiiiiHiiHiiiiiiiiiiMiiiuiiiiiiuuiimuiuiuuiii limilllllllltllHIIIIUItlUIMIIIIIIUUItllllllllUilllltllllllllllUIIIIIIIIIIUIUUtlimjIIIIIIUIIIIIUi For Florists' Supplies, Basicets, Chiffons and Spring Novelties PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., ii6-ii8s»e.Ht., Pittsburgh. Pa. ERNE ^ ftOMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 E. Randolph Street, L D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. but toward the end of the week, when the locals wanted them, especially for corsage work, they shortened up con- siderably. The heat also put the vio- lets out of commission just when they could have been used to good advan- tage. While a large supply of greens had been ordered, the same did not ar- rive in time for the rush. In spite of the fact that better prices than ever were asked, especially for flowering plants, the public was not inclined to hold back, for every good plant in bloom was easily disposed of, and more could have been sold. The weather on Easter Sunday was cloudy, with the thermometer a little below the freezing point. Had it been ideal, we dare say that we would have been able to re- port a complete clean-up. The receipts, April< 5, were not heavy, and with quite a bit of funeral work, the mar- ket starts off in a healthy tone. NOTE. "We have been treated to some very severe wind storms during the past fort- night, which, while not causing any great damage to anyone in particular, have caused more broken glass than the average florist cares to replace at the present high prices. E. O. Wichita, Kan. EXCELLENT BUSINESS UNDER DIFFICULTIBS. All over but the shouting — and too tired to shout — describes the feeling of the local florists Easter Sunday af- ternoon. It certainly was a busy Easter; plenty of stock in most lines, plenty of customers and consequently plenty to do, with an addition to the work part of it, by the setting in, at 8 p. m. Saturday evening, of high north winds, with rain turning to sleet and snow, a temperature Sunday morn- ing of 24°, and the air full of flying and drifting snow. Most plant deliveries had to have additional wrapping, and "a generally good time was enjoyed by all concerned"; even the delivery drivers showed deep feeling in strong words. The supply of lilies was ade- quate and these were leaders in de- mand. Marguerites, pelargoniums, hy- drangeas and. good bulbous stock, all found good sales. Prices, of course, were higher than before the war. Lilies Com prising the largest assortraenr of Florist Boxes oblainable. The Arnold Florist Ho.\ stork has been purchased by the Lindley Company, Write os for prices. GEO. L. BOOPIS, New York Representative. 601 W. 144th St. A. V. Z. JENNINGS, Chicago Representa ive, 20 E. Jackson Blvd. LINDLEY BOXES ARNOLD BOXES Lindley Flower Box Company, ouautv box Makers. Marion, Indiana livFLfl/i lOll (Fancy and Plain) Ready for market at rock-bottom prices. Ship anywhere in U. S. or Canada. Write for our illustrated cataIog:ue. Oriental Goldfish 6 Supply Co. 3757 to 3761 Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, ill. Mention the American Florist lohen ivritina FLORISTS' Cards, Envelopes, Labels, Tags. Add 1(1% to our 19:^0 catalogue prices. THE JOHN HENRY CO. LANSING, MICHIGAN Mention the American Florist ivhen writing sold for 50 cents per flower, and most other plant stock showed a correspond- ing price level, but the stock was good, and few complaints were heard. Cut flowers were excellent all down the line, although a few sleepy carnations will still show up in stock from some grow- ers. The advance in price for Easter was barely enough to cover wholesale advances. Roses brought from .?.3.U0 to .$r>.00 per dozen, with shorts selling at various lower figures. The best carna- tions brought ^S.OJ per dozen. Daf- fodil Emperor was good property, and good tulips sold well. However, after all is considered, the plant cus- tomers were the most numerous, , Made-up baskets were only in moderate demand. The various flower shops made splendid displays, and the pub- lic certainly responded handsomely. C. Sell More Potted Plants You can easily double your plant trade by showing your customers how easy it is to grow potted plants with a 'Little Wonder Plant Irrigator They keep your plants watered just right. Wholesale price, $25. uO per 100. If your supply house does not carry them send us their name with your order. Sample by mail, 35c. The Wonder Plant Irrigator Co. 2918 N. Clark St., CHICAGO l|B|EiiTJ''l'N!TH^*lw6RLb\ iiOI^'fJlie.MiVERfHBEADCq. ^ff/rf/if^m'p/iniii"i/'/' EvAK-sviLLE, Int. — H. C. Schmitt, president of the Quality Furniture Co., this city, has acquired seven acres of land just west of the city, on which he expects to grow gladioli and peonies and will probably erect a range of glass later on. — W. B. C. 1920. The American Florist. 661 John Kruchten Co ( Not incorporated ) 30 East Randolph Street, ^l"„"l:f i^iL!'^,^'.!;^ CHICAGO, ILL. E.C.AMUNGCO. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HODSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., GHIGA60 L. D, Phones CENTRAL. 1077 and 1I>7S Uention the American Florist when writing MILLER &MUSSEB Wholesale Florists 2 1 1 North State Street CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing A. L. Randall Co., nii^i- Wabash Ave., and bbe St. ^MOM^n gpCT CHICAGO, ILL. C9£fa^ Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing WfiiAND-RiscnCbi FLOWER GROWERS TtLtPHONE iCM UUfADACIl kXtC CHICAGO axnuLSTs IM HWAOAjII AVL Illinois Mention the American Florist when writing Qeorgfe Reinberg WHOLESALE FLORIST Extra tnncy Ophelia. Sonhursf. Co- lanihln. KiiNHell. >ltliidy. White Klllnr- uey nnd K lllarney Brilllnnt RoNen. All orders given prompt attention. Try U8. 162 N.Wabash Av., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Wire Itanging Baskets Price List, 1919. Plain wire Banging Baskets. lO-lnch «l "S H.iaih »3.00 IJ.inoh 2-25 le-inoh 4.60 SHEET MOiS In barts, per bag, $2.00 Our Sheet Moss Is the best value for the uoney tn the market. II** I • r* t rt C L 264-2«>6 Randolph Michigan Cut flower Lxchange, detkoit. mich Mention the American Florist when writiyio VlioMeEo¥erMM'Ket>j Chlcaeo. CURRENT PRICE tlST. Dozen Roses, Beauty $2,004?$ 6.00 I'or inn Mrs. Chas. Russell. 5.00® 40.00 Columbia 5.00® 40.00 " Premier 6.00® 40.00 Honsier Beaut.v .... 4.00® 30.00 Klllarney Brilliant. 4.00® 30.00 Klllarney 4.00® 25.00 White Ivillarney 4.00® 25.00 " Richmond 4.0llfB 25.00 Ity Maryland 4.U0® 25.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawver. 4.00® ,"0.00 Milady 4.00® 30.00 " Mrs. Aaron 'Ward.. 4.00® 25.00 " Sunburst 4.00rri) 30.00 Ophelia 4.00® 30.00 Dble. W. Klllarney. 4.00® 26.00 Champ Wetland ... 4.00® 26.00 Stanley 4.00® 30.00 Bayard Thayer 5.00® 40.00 Cecile Brunner .... 2.000 4.00 George Elgar 2.00® 4.00 Baby Doll 2.00® 100 Nesblt 2.00® 4.00 " Our selection 10.00 Carnations 2.00® 6.00 Cattleyas per doz.I2.00@ 18.00 Mignonette 6.00 Snapdragons per doz. 1.00 Freesia 3.00® 6.00 Tulips 6.000 16.00 Daisies 2.00® 4.00 Valley 8.00 Calendulas 4.00® 6.00 Gardenias per doz. C.OO® 9.00 Lilies per doz. 3.00 Jonquils 4.000 8.00 Callas 26.00® 35.00 Sweet Peas per 100 2.00® 4.00 Violets 1.000 2.00 Berna per 1.000 4.60® 6.00 Galax per 1.000 1.60® 2.00 Leucothoe 1.00® 1.25 Plumosus Strings each .60® .75 Sprengerl, Plumosus. Sprays 3.00 Mexican Ivy 75© 1.00 Boxwood, 35c per lb., per case 9 00 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the Amei'^ican Florist when writing THE CHRYSANTHEMUM MANUAL 1 By Elmer D. Smith m^^M FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Order. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago MiiHiminBniifniiniMiuiiiitiitiiunMMiiiiniiiiiiiiiiliuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiniin SPECIAL Assortment of 50 Tumbler Baskets . ' $22.50 RAEDLEIN BASKET CO. i 713 Mll»vnukee Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. ^lllliiiiMiiiiiiiiuiiniilliiiniii«iiiiiiiiiilitliMilll>liilli>iliiiiiliii,Mliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiii. REFRIGERATORS COMPLETE FIXTURES CENTRAL REFRIGERATOR &. EQUIPMENT CO. Estimates Submitted. 15S No. Clark Street. CHICAGO 662 The American Florist. April 10, Beauties in Quantity Our supply is sufficient to take care of all of the orders. We can furnish Beauties of the best quality, large flowers of a good color. No Order too small or large. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. THE EASTER BUSINESS. The business of the great spring- holi- day of 1920 has proved to be record breaking, both in value and volume of trade. It was a big Easter for the growers. With the exception of gigan- teum lilies, all the plant specialties of first or second choice were sold out be- fore deliveries began on Monday. Ram- bler roses closed out first, as they were scarce, then the azaleas — a few im- ported from Belgium last spring — and the Hinodigiri, of whicli there were a fair quantity, but not enough' to go around. These latter were very well flowered, and will be a strong factor as an Easter plant from now on. Some of the hardy Azalea indica alba were also forced, and will be included in future lists. Hydrangeas were the quantity stock, but there were hardly enough of the higher grades to go around, and too many were left to be closed out to the hucksters and street men the last day. The buyers sized up the pot lily situation and waited, just taking enough to start off with at 2.j cents per flower and bud. Later the price softened in some quarters, going as low as 20 cents, and other stocks were sold, provided certain quantities of lilies were included. As the week's trade developed, good lilies were in de- mand, and both pot and cut stock closed on Saturday at $25 per hundred buds and flowers. April 6. — This Easter Monday finds the market with a fairly good supply, all fresh stock, a little late getting in, and meeting with a very good demand. There was practically nothing salable in plants and cut flowers carried over from last week; in fact, in many lines, there was not enough to go around. AH the stores, both large and small, as well as those who take a flyer with a lot of plants in an empty store, and the curbstone merchants, who stock up late on Friday and Saturday with the culls of the greenhouses, all sold out, at prices considerably in excess of those of last year. Now that retailers have time to survey the situation, most that is said in reference to the trade appears extravagant, and every adjec- tive of a descriptive nature )s called into play. From all parts of the city, there were the same satisfactory re- ports, indicating at least a 20 per cent increase in the total volume of busi- ness. GROWERS AND WHOLESALERS PLEASED. Alfred M. Campbell was congratu- lated on all sides for his handling of the product of 45.000 giganteum bulbs for the week. Many thousands were sold in pots, but the great bulk of the stock was grown for cut flowers. The quality of the plants and blooms was excellent, and they appeared to be timed to a nicety. To bring this quan- tity of bulbs, grown in five different houses, all in at once, and on time, is a feat in itself, and then with the same management, to sell them at the top market price, shows wonderful busi- ness ability. Twenty . thousand Em- peror daffodils, as fine as ever seen in this market, was another of his Eas- ter successes, this number being ac- tually sold and delivered for the week. The Robert Craig Co. moved an im- mense Easter stock, one item being 18,- /IIIIIIIIItlllllMnilMIIIIIlllllllltlllllllllltlllllllllllllllJIIIllIllIlllllllllllllIIIIIUIIIIItllllltlllllllllltlllltllllllllllllllllllllllttllMlllltllllltllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltllllllllllli;' |B>r>>VA.I«D ]RE>II3| I Roses, Carnations, Snapdragon, Violets. Ml Seasonable Flowers. I I This Is the excliislre shop, only one block from Elspresa Depots. | 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. -iMiMiriiuiiiinNiiiiinintiirntiirnrnrniiiniMiMtiinitMruirniiiiitnriitntiitiitiiMiiiintniriiijininiiiiMinitiitiiniriiniMiiiininiinriininiiiitiinitiiiiiMitiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiUL: VlioMe Rover MM"KelsS Boston, Apr. 7. Per 100 Roses. American Beauty . .2.'>. no ra) 150,00 Shawyer, Russell 12.50® 30.00 Killarney 10.00® 26.00 MHM.lv i ^ ' xi> no Radiance 16.00® 40.00 White Killarney ...10.00® 26.00 Killarney lirilliant . . lti.uU(yJ :io.uU Ward fi.noiii) 16.50 Hadley 12.00® 36.00 Oplielia 16.0U(«) 30.00 Premier 12.60® 30.00 Columbia 16.00® 26.00 Maryland 16.00(a) 26.00 " Hoosier Beauty ....16.00® 36.00 Stanley I6nnw 25 no Cattleyas. per doz 9.00® 12.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 3.00 Carnations 6.00® 12.60 Longiflorum Lilies 20.00® 26.00 Violets, a hundred 1.25® 2.00 Marguerites 4.00-6.00 8.00 Calendulas, per doz., .76®l.oo Callas 16.60® 25.00 Snapdragons, per doz., 3.00®4.00 Adiantum 2.00 AsparafTus Strings, per doz 9.00® 12.00 A.sparagus bunches, each.. .50 Jonquils 2.00® 6.00 Freesla 4.00® 10.00 Anemones, per doz 1.60 French Iris, per spray .35 Pansies 2.00® 3.00 Mvosotls. a bunch 35® 1.00 Lily of the Valley 8.00® 12.00 Buffalo, Apr. 7. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, Special. ... 76. 00@100. 00 Fancy 60.00® 76.00 Extra 20.00® 26.00 l.st 20.00® 30.00 Killarney 6.0U® 15.00 My Maryland 6.00® 20.00 White Killarney 6.00® 16.00 Sunburst 6.00® 20.00 Ward 6 0n'?j) R.no Columbia 10.00® 40.00 Ophelia 8.00® 20.00 Russell 12.00® 30.00 Shawyer smuw 15 ho " Bon Silene 6.00® 8.00 Cattleyas 75.00 «» 100.00 Dasies 1.00® 3.00 Valley 10.00® 12.00 Violets 76® 1.00 Calla Lilies 15.00® 35.00 Japan Lilies 8.00® 10.00 Baster Lilies 20.00® 30.00 Paper Whites 4. on® 6.00 Carnations •6.00® 10.00 Mignonette 6.UU® 10.00 Snapdragons 8.00® 16.00 Sweet Peas 2.00® 6.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 35® .50 Ferns, per 1000 3.60 Calendulas 3.00® 6.00 Smilax, doz 4.00 Golden Spur 4.00® 5.00 Freesia 3.00® 4.00 Von Sion 4.00® 6.00 000 pots of giganteums. Azaleas, roses, genistas and marguerites were other quantity items. Mr. Craig said it was their biggest Easter, and the last at 49th street. The present season was the silver anniversary of the found- ing of the business, the first green- house being erected there 50 years ago. They will move to their Norwood branch in July. 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. Roses, Carnations, Violets, Freesia. 1225 Race St. Philadelphia, Pa. Cincinnati, Apr. 7. Per 100 Roses, Premier 6.00® 26.00 " Columbia 6.00® 26.00 ButterHy 6.00® 26.00 Wliite Killarney ... 6.00® 20.00 Pink Killarney 6.00® 20.00 Sunburst 6.00® 20.00 " Mrs. Aaron Ward... 6.00® 20.00 Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 Carnations 4.00® 8.00 Calendulas 1.00® 2.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 2.00 Violets (California) 60® .76 Ferns, per l.OUO 3.60 Leucothoe, per 1,000 6.00 Galax, per 1,000 1.50 Daffodils 4.00® 6.00 Mexican Ivy, per 1,000 6.00 Smilax, per string 16® .20 Dutch Hyacinths 4.00® 10.00 Plumosus (south) per bch, .26 Tulips 8.00® 6.00 Lily of the Valley 8.00 Easter Lilies 10.00® 16.00 Snapdragons 4.00 @ 8.00 W. K. Harris also sold all of their immense stock, and H. I. Foust, Asch- mann Bros., Godfrey Aschmann. Flora- croft Gardens, and other specialists in Easter stock, all report a demand that took all salable plants at higher prices than ever before. The wholesale commission houses never experienced such a demand, the out-of-town business being exception- ally large. The Leo Niessen Co. had a large extra force that worked at full speed all day and far into the night on Wednesday and Thursday in getting out their shipping orders. Over 500,- / 000 sweet peas were handled for the week, which will give some idea of the extent of the business transacted in 1920. The American Florist. 663 nOLTON & niNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens C.C.POLLWORTH CD CUT FLOWERS, PLANTS, BULBS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE, WIS. MAGNOLIA LEAVES I'rt'pare'l Matjnolifts, IJrown, Greeu or Purple. Per box, about 8U0 leiives $1.5u 10 boxt^s or more @ 1.40 Red Miignolias. per box 2.:.*5 G*,'t our Ust of oiber supplies, it's free. Geo. H. Angermueller Co. 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OP MEKIT Staple Baskets and Seasonable Novelties In Quantity. Send for Our CataloKne. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1311 N. 2n(] St., Phila., Pa. Are You Linking Up WITH THE S. A. F. ?? Page 653 Shows You How and Why. Act !!! other items. It was the best Easter they have ever experienced. Edward Reid also liad a record-brea Icing trade. The orders were a little late, but when started, they came so fast as to almost swamp. him. He had a splendid stock of roses, carnations, sweet peas and snapdragons. -He was also strong: on violets. Berger Brothers' report was "a splendid Easter trade." All the stand- ard stocks sold well, particularly cut Easter lilies, carnations and sweet '^eas. The S. S. Pennock Co. turned over an immense amount of cut flowers, the out-of-town demand being very heavy. The Joseph Heacock Co. could have sold three times as much stock. Callas. calendulas, sweet peas and roses were their quantity items. Charles Meehan Eugene Bernheimer, W. J. Baker, the Philadelphia Cut Flower Co. and the Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Ex- change, all reported a stronger demand than they could supply. NOTES. The weather for the week, was fine with the exception of Friday, which was wet and blustery in the morn- ing, but cleared up at Z p. m. Satur- day was ideal, bright and sunny, and not too warm. Sunday was a day for rain coats and umbrellas, but from a business point, it did not matter, as the trade was all over by that time; in fact, some of the stores closed their doors on Saturday afternoon as they were swamped with orders and had nothing else to sell. Five years ago to a day. Easter Saturday saw the worst blizzard ever experienced so late in the season. It was a great blow to the trade that year. The Joseph Heacock Co. cut over 90.- 000 sweet peas for the week. They were high grade and for the most part brought top market prices. They had also a good crop of cattleyas. K. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245. 444-446 HUwankee St, P.O. 307 206 .Milwaukee, Wis. VlioMe Hover M(5LrKetsS Pittsburgh, Apr. 7. lioses. Beautj'. spl., per doz. fey., per doz. " " ex., per doz. " " No. 1, per doz. Hadley Killarney Maryland Sunburst Mrs. Aaron Ward.. RusseU Columbia Ophelia Hilda " Premier Lily of the Valley Easter Lilies Carnations Cattleyas, each Ferns, per l.UOO Sweet Peas Daisies Gala.\. per l.OtlO Plumosus, per bunch SprenKeri. per bunch Smllax, per doz Calendulas Tulips Rfignonette Snapdrapons, per doz Calla Lilies, per doz Jonquils Per 100 12.000 8.00® 8.00® 8.00® 6.00® 10.00® 10.00® 8.00® 6.00® 10.00® 1.00® 4.00® 2.00® 4.00® 1.50® 1.60® 6.00® 7.60 6.00 4.00 2.00 35.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 16.00 35.00 26.00 20.00 16.00 30.00 10.00 25.00 8.00 1.60 4-110 4.00 8.00 2.U0 .40 .50 4.00 6.110 6.00 5.00 3.110 2.00 8.00 St. Louis, Apr. 7. Per 100 Roses. Hadley 8.00® 20.00 Premier 6.00® 10.00 Killarney 6.00® 12.50 White Killarney ... 8.00® 16.00 Hoosler Beauty 8.00® 20.00 Russell 6.00® 40.00 Ward 6.00® 10.00 Sunburst 8.00® "O.oo Koins. per 1000 4.00® 4.50 Carnations 3.00® 10.00 Carnations, Laddie 16.00® 20.00 Carnations. Specials 75® 2.00 Sweet Peas 3.00® 4.00 Cal-ndulas .-! ml "r) 4 00 Callas 12.60® 26.00 Mignonette Violets 76® Galax, per 1,000 • Leucothoe, per 1,000 Boxwood, per lb Lily of the Valley Preesia 2.00® Jonquils 75® 10.00 l.OO 1.60 7.50 .26 8.00 3.00 4.00 Milwaukee, Apr. 7. Roses. KlU'n'y. W. Klll'n'y Ward " Premier " Ophelia " Columbia " Hoosler Beauty Carnations, assorted . . Cattleyas, per doz, . . . Paper Whites Violets Callas. per doz Sweet Peas Lilies Snapdragon, per doz. Freesla Per 100 8.00® 26.00 fi.OO® 15.00 12.00® 40.00 12.00® 30.00 12.00® 40.00 8.00® 25.00 6.00® 10.00 6.00® 8.00® 1.00® ?, r\n ''i) 1.60® 25.00® 35.00 1.00® 2.00 4.00® 6.00 10.00 10.00 2.00 4 no 4.00 H. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply ^ House of America . . . EVERYTHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St.. PMladelphla, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writina WHY NOT TRY THE McCALLUM CO. For Real Service in FLORISTS' SUPP' IES7 We are mauufacturers and importers — not merely jobbers. Serd for Our New Catalog and be convinced. The Mccallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writino MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Supplies 218 North Fifth St. I Send Ust in for anotatlons. Philadelphia, Apr. 7. Per 100 Rosea, Beauty, special 50.00® 76.00 fancy 25.00® 36.00 " Mrs. Chaa. Russell.. 8.00® 50 00 Killarney 4.00® 10.00 Hadley 10.00® 60.00 •' Sunburst 8.00 20.00 Wards 6-00'ffl 1000 Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 Columbia 12iillfn) 35 00 Premier 10.00® 30. 0( Cattleyas 75® 1.00 Lilac, bunch 1.60® 2.50 Narcissus 4.00® 6.00 Mignonette 4.00® 8.0O Gardenias, doz., .36® .76 Cvpripodiums 26 001?!) 40.00 Carnations 8.00® 10.00 Carnation Laddie 12.00® 15.00 Snapdragons, per doz 1 hf*^ 2 00 Callas 20.00® 26.00 Easter Lilies 16.00® 20.00 Violets 60® 1.00 Calendulas 1.50® 4.00 Adiantum 1.00® 1.60 Smllax .35 Asparae-us Strings 50® .76 Sweet Peas 1.00® 4.00 Lily of the Valley 8.00® 12.00 664 The American Florist. April 10, New Yorlt. EASTER TRADE ALL THAT WAS EXPECTED. While the Easter trade in the whole- sale district was not wonderful, it was up to expectations. Haster always brings a great demand for plants, and necessarily cut flowers get the last call. The week preceding Easter was, up to April 3, an ordinary week for busi- ness. As the 3d was an exceptionally fine day, it naturally quickened busi- ness in both plants and cut flowers. In the afternoon and evening — the wholesalers all being open at night — as plant stocks began to thin out, the buyers of Gut flowers were more numeroHs. Except in orchids, there was an abundance of stock, with a surplus in some lines. In addition to a great supply of lilies, grown for cut- ting, a considerable quantity of pot stock was the finish, cut and thrown on the market, creating a surplus. Cut lilies, April 3, sold in some instances as low as 10 and 12 cents, bud and flower, at wholesale. Roses, other th.-iu American Beauties, were some- what higher in price than on preced- ing days, but reached no extravagant figures. Special American Beauties went to $1.2.') and $1.50 each, whole- sale rates. There were heavy stocks of carnations and sweet peas. Eight dollars per 100 was about the best for such carnations as Mrs. Ward, but many of the other varieties went at $4 to .$(>, with a surplus in the evening. Sweet peas went well at $2 to $-t per 100. Good violets brought $2 and $2.50 per 100. but some of the stock that came in was worthless. Some of the best cattleyas of the darker shades, wholesaled at the rate of $2 and $2..50 per flower. There was a heavy stock of gardenias, and while some of the best brought $(> per dozen, more went at $2 to $4. There was a fair move- ment in good tulips and narcissi, but nothing above an ordinary day. The weather had been so fair and cool that it brught in a great stock, more than could be disposed of. and that was the case in various lines, but all things considered, there was no cause for complaint. April n. — Ther« is necessarily some buying this morning to replenish stock, but no great activity. Reports from all over this city, and from neighbor- ing cities and towns, indicate that the Easter business was good. The plant trade was excellent, and the compara- tively moderate prices on cut flowers, helped^ their sale. Good weather was also a feature. Easter Sunday was dark and chilly. with occasional splashes of rain, but the business was then over. A cold rain continues today. American Beauties are now quoted at $75 to $100, and carnations, .$6 to $8. NUMEROUS BEMOVALS PLANNED. There will be several changes in lo- cation of retailers. May 1. Charles Thorley. now at Fifth, avenue and 4fith street, will remove to 004 Fifth avenue, near 49th street. This is the former home of the late Mrs. Russell Sage, which was recently purchased by Mr. Thorley. The Van Praag Florist Co., now located at 4 We.»t 40th street will. May 1, remove to 49th street, near Fifth avenue. About the middle of April there will be a number of removals by whole- salers from 28th street to Sixth ave- nue and 18th street in the Greenhut building, which will be the headquar- ters of the Wholesale Florists. Inc. Although the maioritv of the whole- salers are leaving 28th street, several firms will remain. NOTES. Hughes & Estabrook, well known commercial photographers, of 2.'il West 42d street, had an unfortunate accident in their studio on the evening of April Lilies, Sweet Peas, Roses, Carnations, Violets. JACI> ^Vntklnn Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST '•fSL'TslwJIiin. 133 W. 28ih SI., New York All the NEW ROSES. CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOI^SAIiE COMMISSION All the New and Standard Varieties of Rosee, Violets, Carnations, Valley. LlUes, Etc. 34 West 28lh St., NEW YORK CITY TelephuneMi Wntklns 300 ond 301 Uention the American Florist when writing imnnriiiriniiniiiiitKUMiiiiiiimiiiinnnniniiiiniiiiiriiiimiiiniiiiiiiiu JOBN YOUNG & CO. I Wbolesale Commission Florists i 53 W. 28lh St. NEW YORK I Telephone Watkins 4336 | .mniiiiiiuiiimiiiMitiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiNniiiriiiiriHittiiiiniS Mention the American Florist when writing WILLIAM P. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335 \VatklnB Uention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. OOS and 609 ^Vatkins CONSIGNMENTS SOLJCITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone I Chelsea 6825 I. Goldstein WHOLESALE FLORIST 116 W. 28th St., New York Prompt nnd careful attention to your interests. Consignments Solicited. J.K.ALLEIN Whole«ale C-oniinl«jiloa Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 133 West 28th St., NEW YOHK i:stabli»hed IP87 All consljiiumems rt;ceive our special attention. VlioMe Hover M^-Kel^s New York, Apr. 7. Per 1 Roses, Beauty. Specials .... 75 00 « 1 ■• " extra and fancy 30. 00 @ " Hoosi.-r li^aaiy .i .. " Hadley 4.00 @ F rjincis Scott Key.. Hint.. Columbia 4.0n@ " Prima Donna 4.00 <^ Dble Wht. KlUarney 6.00® " \v iiue Kulaiiiey ... :....uiyj Aaron Ward 4.00 '2 Carnations 6.00® Adiantum Croweanum and Hybriilum l.nOfrft Asp. Plumosua, doz. bchs. .. 3.00® Siiiila.\. .!..a. strings I f.'i .f Lilies, white 10.00® Gardenias, per doz 1.00® Callas. per doz 2.00® bUles. Kubruma lo.ou'o) Sweet Peas 50(?B I-lly of the Valley 1. flora Violets 50® Yellow Narcissus, per doz,, .40® Mipnonette. per doz 50 h Freesia 60® Tulip'5. per d«iz 2^'^ Flamingo, per doz 60® Darwin Tulips, doz 1.00® Acacia, per bunch 2.50® Giant DafCodils, per doz... .80® Snatulrapons, per doz 50@ 00 00.00 40.00 t .. ou 60.00 ,Mi no 35.00 40.00 20.00 lu.DU 12.00 16.00 12.00 16.00 40.00 40.00 00.00 8.00 1.50 5.00 ■J no 12.00 3.00 3.00 12.00 3.00 fi.OO 1.00 .60 2.00 2.00 .36 .75 1.26 3.50 1.00 2.00 Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower Ezcliange 486 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK Between 26th and 27th Sts. Tel^honeai 798 and 799 Watkins Orchids, Hoses, Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading growers. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Telephones! 3310-11-12 Watkina Henshaw Floral Co. (Incorporated') Wholesale Commission Florists 127 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the Atnerican Florist when writing J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Flinnes 5413 & B891 Watkins »T V 1.^ 115 West 28th Street, NCW I OfK Telephone. [J^gj Watkins"- '• ''•pp". Pf". United Cut Flower Co., >"• WHOLESALERS 1 11 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing PHONES j 2^5 JWATKINS WM. KES5IFR WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when toritin^ Telephonei Watkins D254 EDWARD BKINNER WholPHale Florist 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Everytliing in Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited. N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg.. 6th Av. and W. 26th. N. r. Desirable wall space to rent for advertili.n<. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Bluest Standard of Quality. Largest stool: In America. Send for illus- trated catalog o( Gmu ud FUristi' Sff&u. 1 19 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B.HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STEEET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing M.O. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Telephones: 3SrO-3.ST1 ^Vntklns IBE URGEST RECEIYER OF CUT FLOWERS IN THE CITJ. A complete assortment of the best In the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing 666 The American Florist. April 10, Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LAH0E8T FLORIST ELEVEN STOKES "■^tore- Lew.s Ave. Gor. Hanctck St. Telegraph orders delivered to all parta of New York City, Brooklyn and Long Island. Member of Florists' TeleCTaoh Dellverr. Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writing £.intiitilltuliMtiitiliriiiiiiiiiiiiirMiiiinii iiiriiiiiititiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiP'. i FRENCH RIVIERA and MONTE CARLO | |C. CngelmannI I Saffron Walden, England | Can takf care of all your orders i for above di- trict. | Cable address for Riviera Branch; = Carnation, SainI Laurent- du-Var. = riiiiiiiiiiiitiittiiiiitiiiiittiiiiiiiiiiittiiiiitiitiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiitiriiiiir Mention the American Florist u-hen vriting SAFFRON WALDEN, ENGLAND C. ENGELMANN Can take care of all your Eu^lish orders. Cable address: Engelraann, Saffronwalden. Mention the American Florist tvhen ivriting Randolph & McClements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist ir/ieu xoriting 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. HARTFORD, CONN. George G.McClunie 165 MAIN STREET Right In the Hospital District-Hnrtford. Chartpr Oak, Williams. Insane, St. Francis and Memo rial Hospitals within two blocks of Flower Shop. Uember of Florists' Teleeraph Dellverr. Mention the American Florist xchen icriting Five Stores in Northern Ohio iiiiiiiiiiiiiMiitiiiiiiiiiiiriiriiiiiiiiiriiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitllliiilllilMliiiiiilliiilliiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiilriiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirtiiluiiilllliniiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiB 13336 F,UCLID AVE. 144 PDULIC SQ. CLEVELAND [s?or^.s] - - YOUNGSTOWN - - 33 East Federal St. WARREN - - - - 215 East Market St. AKRON - - - - 109 South Main St. iniiiiiiinMiiiriinitiitiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiMiiiiiiiitiiiiriiiMiuiiiiiiiiuiiiiinuiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirtiniiuiiMiniiiiM THE PARK FLORAL COMPANY MEMBERS FLORISTS' TF:LEGR.SPII DELIVEKV ASSOCLVTION Mention the American FJorist when writinp ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS F1nur«»r« niiH ^Arvirp ^hk bellevue-stratford riuwcra aiiu ocrvii^c broad at walnut sts AROUND BROAD AT WALNUT SIS. Conservatories, Diamond St, at 22nd. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, N. Y. = S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Andetiion service means fresh. sturdy stock and promptdeliveries i n fiuf (alo,Lockport Niagara Falls and Western New Yorlc Memberi ol Florists' Telegraph Deliv»-ry. Mention the American Florist when writing Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester ph. 506. Long Dlat. Bell ph. 2189 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing E. W. PEARSON 38 State St., Newburyport, Mass. Covers All New England Points Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Conneotlcnt Are at N. St., N. W. Miss Louise W. Daugherty, Propiietresa Phones — Franklin 3.'70, 3841. 3S4a. Member of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Delivered in Albaoy and vicinity on telegraphic order. 106 SrATE STRiiET Mention the American Florist lohen writing Pittsburgh, Pa. IW.SmithCo. KEENAN BliDG. LarireRt Floral Establisliment In Amerioa, Estalilislied 1874. Incorporated 1909. Mention the American Florist xchen writing CHARLES L SCHMIDT 313 Market St., Harrisburg, Pa. Night and day service In all Central Pennsylvania. Mention the American Florist when itrifinp 1920. The American Florist. 667 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade in other cities by tlic flrin.s beluw, the Leading Hetailcrs In the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Chicagro. Kutnblliihrd 1HS7 'mM. JFLOMUST^ 74."> IJucltingliani Place L. D. Phone, (Jraceland 1112 Send us your retail orders We have the Dent Knctllties In the City i/en(iort the AmeHcaix Florist when writing Uention the American Florist when writing Send your Orders for Chicago t Sub- bslo All orders carefiillv filled «|^!J^*:^[;j;ro»a-^ under the supervisiou ol " =*iii^^^^^ GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr. wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member of Tlorists' Teleerauh Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Yonkers, N. Y. New York Floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway Mention the American Florist when writing NEWARK, e1 Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Uemlers of Florists' Teleeraib Deliverr, a. LaNGE 77-79 E. Madison St.. ciiicnco Telegraph, Mail and Telephone Orders given most prompt and careful attention and filled with the best stock in the market. . YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED. Chicago H. N. BRUNS 3040 West Madison St., Chicago Telegraph, Telephone and Mall Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention CHICAGO ^ rAe florist n C. MONROE ST. Member of Florists' TeleerraDh Delivery. FR03I NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. April 10. Lafayette, French Line (Havre). Cedric. T. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). FROM PHILADELPHIA. Haverford. I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). FROM GALVESTON, Naperian, I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). FROM PORTLAND, Dominion, I. M. M. IJnea (Liverpool). Philadelphia. I. M. M. Lines (Southampton). FROM PHILADELPHIA. Wathena. I. M. M. Lines (London). Bo vie, I. M. Lines (Manchester). FROM BOSTON, Mercian. I. M. M. Lines (Manchester). Eglantier, I. M. M. Lines (Antwerp). Mongolia, I. M. M. Lines (Hamburg). Carmonia. Cunard -Anchor Line (Plymouth), Saxonia. Cunard-Anchor Line (Plymouth). Pannonia, Cunard-Anchor Line (Trieste). Vestalia. Cunard-Anchor Line (Bristol). FROM PHILADELPHIA, Vennonia. Cu- nard-Anchor (London). FROM PHILADELPHIA. Verbania, Cu- nard-Anchor (Liverpool). G u s t a v s holin. Swedish-American Line (Stockholm). BurmesePrince. Prince Line (Havre). April 12. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Verbania Cunard- Anchor (Liverpool). AprU 14. Belgic T. M. M. Lines, (Liverpool). Western Ally, I. M. M. Lines (Antwerp). Royal George. Cunard-Anchor. (Southamp- ton). AprU 15. Niagara. French Line, (Bordeaux). FROM GALVESTON. I. M. M. Lines. Bolivian (Liverpool). Minnekahda, I. M. M. Lines. (London). Bo Vic. I. M. M. Lines (Manchester). FROM PORTLAND. Independence, I. M. M. Lines (Antwerp). Golden Gate, Norwegian-American Line (Norway). Gienaffric, Prince Line, (South America). 3343 "W. MA.D190N ST* CinCAGO .•.V.FLOWERS.-.V. S22 SO. mCHlGAM BLVD.. AmBlorium Amo, CHICAGO FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY — or — "Home Grown Flowers" Get i"' touch with J.E.MATTHEWSON,wiroffl Mc-ilier of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New Orleans, La. CHA5. EBLE Oldest Florist Sontb 121 BARONNE STREET Member of Florists' TeleBrauh Delivery. 668 The American Florist, April 10, Best Flowers Best Service Chicago's Leading Florist Railway Exchange Bldg. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. ±lo\/ers Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ais'd Mnnlion the American Florist when xoriting Wholesale and Retail Florist cfi.rtttY 1133 St., LINCOLN, NEB. Will (ill orders for ttie West on short notice. Trado discounts. First-class stock. Mention the American Florist when writing Omaha, ISeb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Farnum SI. PHONKS: tSOl and 1158: Member of Florists* TeleirraDh Dellverr. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. Send your orders for flowers for de- livery in tliis city and vicinity to John A. Salzer Seed Co. Quality and Service Assured. Mention the American Florist when writing For St. Louis. WIRB Grimm & Gorly Mention the American FloHat ichen loriting Lan^ Floral & Nursery Co. 1214 Main Street. Dallas. Texas. "Writ© or wire headquarters for ftowera for Texas, Oklahoma. Louisiana, New Mexico. No orders too large, none to small. Member of Florists' Telefaaph Delivery. FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Member of Floriflts' Telefrraoh Dellverr. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Parnam St., Onialia, Neb. Member of Florists' Teleeiaoh Delivery. City Index to RetaO Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany. N. T. — Eyres. 106 State St. Albany, N. Y. — Danker's. Boston, Mass. — Thos. P. 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. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co., 14G S. Wabash. Chicago — Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St. Chicago — Friedman. 522 S. Michigan Blvd. Chicago — C. Frauenfelder, W. Madison St. Cliicago — Fleisdiman. Railway Ecxhg. Bldg. Chicago — A. Lange, 77-79 E. Madison St. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, W. Madison. Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., Buckingham Pi. Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati. O. — Hardesty & Co. Cincinnati, O. — H. W. Sheppard. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — The Parks Floral Co. Cleveland. O. — Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gaaser Co. Colorado Springs. Colo. — Pikes Peak Fl. Co. Dallas. Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O — Matthews, The Florist. Dayton, O. — J. W. Rodgers. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Detroit, Mich — Central Floral Co., Broadway Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth. Minn. — Duluth Floral Co. El Paso. Tex. — Potter Floral Co. French Rivieria, France — C. Engelmann. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith. Harri.sburg. Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt. Hartford, Conn. — Geo. G. McClunie. Kansas City, Mo. — W. J. Barnes. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse. Wla. — John A. Salzer Seed Co. Lincoln, Neb. — C. H. Frey. I..inroIn. Neb. — Frey & Frey. Los Angeles. Calif. — O. C. Saake. Los Angeles — Woltskill Bros. & M. Goldenson Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville Ky. — The P. AValker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewild Greenhouses. Milwaukee. Wis. — J. M, Fox & Son, Inc. Montreal. Que., Can. — The Dominion Fl. Co Nashville. Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark. N. J. — Bergerow's. Newark, N. J. — The Rosery Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. Newark. N. J. — Washington Florist. Newburyport. Mass. — E. W. Pearson. New Orleans. La. — Metalrle Ridge Nur. Co. New Orleans, La. — Chas. Eble. New Orleans. La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New York — The Aphrodite Co. New York — Astoria Florist, 2188 Broadway. New York — A. T. Bunyard. Madison Ave. New York — H. H. Burns, 609 Madison Ave. New York — Dards 44th and Madison Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Hession. New York — Kottmlller. New York — Malandre Bros. New Yor^i — J. G. Papadem Co. New York — A. B. Cazan. New York — Max Schllng. New York — Thos. P. Galvin, Inc. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. Omaha. Neb. — Hesa & Swoboda. Farnum St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic. N. J. — Edward Sceery. Paterson. N. J. — Edward Sceery. Philadelphia. Pa. — Charles H. Grakelow. Philadelphia. Pa. — J. J. HarbermehTa Sons. Pittsburgh, Pa.- — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh. Pa. — A. W. Smith Co. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Mrs. B. A. Williams. Rocktnrd. 111. — H. W. Buckbee. Roanoke. Va. — Fallon. Florist." Rochester. N. Y — J. B. Keller Sons. Saffron Walden, Eng. — C. Engelmann. Salt Lake City, Utah — Miller Floral Co. San Francisco — Pndesta & Baldocchl. Seattle, "Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Seattle. Wash. — Rosala Bros. Seboyean, Wis. — J, E. Matthewson. Sheridan. Wyo. — Sheridan Greenhouse Co. South Boston, Va. — Geo. W. Norwood. St. lioui"!, Mo. — P. H. Weber. St. Louis, Mo. — Grimm & Gorly. St. Paul. Minn. — Holm «• Olson. Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists. Terre Haute. Tnd. — J. G. Helnl & Sons. Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. St. Paul, Minn. Holm S Olson 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We All orders for any place in the Twin Citlei tnd for all points in the North west. The Larg- est Store in America; the largest stock; th© greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. W. .re alive night and day. Mention the American Florist when writing SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AV£. Hembers of Florists Telegraph D'eliveryj Mention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants Regular trad* 229 WEST THIRD STREET Mention the American Florist when writing We solicit telegraph orders, discount. Kansas City, Mo. Kansas and Western Missouri. Up-to-date Service. F. T. D. Est. 1890. Mention the American Florist when writing Tacoma, Wash. California Plorists will take ear. of all teleKrapblo orders Mention the American Florist when writing SHERIDAN, WYO. SHERIDAN GREENHOUSE CO. Plants and Flewers WICHITA, Kansas ^^tdokfi W H. CULP & COMPANY for Kansis ihoma. Quality Flowers Personal Service Members F. T. D. A. Toronto — Dunlnp's. 8 and in W. Adelaide St. Washington, D. C. — Blacklstone, Inc. Washington, D. C. — Geo. H. Cooke. Washington, D. C. — Louise Flower Shop. Washington, D. C. — Gude Bros. Washington, D. C. — Geo. C. Shaffer. Wichita. Kan. — W. H. Culp & Co. Wllkes-Barre, Pa. — A. W. B. Evans. Worcester. Mass. — LIttlefleld. Florist- Worcester. Mass. — Randall's Flower Show. Yonkers, N. Y. — New York Floral Co. 1920. The American Florist. 669 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Loading Retailers In the cities iiidicutod, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. New York miiiiiiMiiii I r I iiiiiiiiiniiiiiimiHiiiiiiiii rinii(imniiiiitiiiumi MitiiiiiiiiMiiiiuiiiiiwiMiMmiiiiitiJiimiiiuiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiilluiiiiiiiimimuuuijmiiiiiiiiiiiiii tiii ninirtii iiiiininiiiiiiiimiinini(iiMMiiiiim« Leading Florist | 341 Madison Ave. I Member H ^M ^^^^ H^^^ H ^^F W^ ^V Guaranteed Satisfaction a norists' Tele^aph Delivery. ^im^^ K^^^A. ^B ^B^ .^H^^ «^M^^ Nearly 50 Years. i Let Us Fill Your Steamer Orders. Regular European Sailings Now Establislied. f DARDS l»i>utiii luiiinninMiMiMinitiuiiiiiiNiiiiMiiiiitittiiiiJMiiiiiiiiiiiniiiilluuiiiuiiimimiliMlimnililliniiMiiliuiiiinuiiMMiniiMiMuiiiiininiiriiiniiiHiiiiiiiiiiM Mention the American Florist when writina iiMiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiNiinininintiimimiiuiuuk BINYARD, NLW YORK, 413 Madison Ave. Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. Sanuner Season. Mention the American Florist when writing Hession Madison Ave. and 76 St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers B^'ST IN THE MARKET AT REASONABLE PRICES Phones: Rhinelander 07-420-775 Plant Specialists , Member of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Mention the AmeiHcan Florist when writiyig Schling Service Nothin g Better 785 FHih Avenue NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist when writing New York. The Aphrodite Co. THE ARTISTIC FLORISTS Floral Decorations for All Occasions. 2703 BrOaC way, I'bon^ Academy 2479 Mentio7i the America^i Florist when writina New York. A. B. GUZAN FLOWKRS OF QUALITY 2751 Broadway Memter of Florists' Telepraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writina ESTABLISHED 1847 F. T. D. THE NAME PROTECTS YOU Steamers are Again Sailing on Schedule Deliveries made on board BOSTON 1 PARK STREET 799 BOYLSTON STREET NEW YORK 661 FIFTH AVENUE Mention the American Florist when writing BRANCHES: RITZ-CARL10N and VANDERBttT HOTELS KoriMILUU Mention the American Florist when writing 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK Astoria Florist NEW YORK CIH 21 OO n-Mno/liiron . . _ . . W« «r« In center of reildeDtlml —e- 1 OO DrOaaWay , Tel. »4I4 Schnyler. ao. between 77tli .nd 78th •tr.et.. Menjbers of Florists' lelograph Delivery. New York. Established 184« David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. T.'ith St. Orders by Telegraph Prompt') FilKd Phones 155:.'-1553 Columbus. Mention the American Florist when writina New York G.E.M.STUMPP 761 FIFTH AVENUE Uembw of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone Lenox 3822 New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /venue In the Hear' of most exclui ve residential section. Mention the American Florist when writing New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd St. 'Phone, Columbus 6883 The name "Malandre Brothers" on a boi of flowers is a Gu rantee of Quality. Orders Irom other cities receive our per- sonal attention. Members of Florists' Tfeleeranh Delivery. New York. BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. cor. 72d St. Phone Columbus M68. Branch! 840 Westchester Ave Bronx. Phone: Intervale 4990. New York. J. G. Papadem Co. (FOKMER1.Y DRAKOS CO.) 2953 Broadway. Members of Florists' TelegiaDh Delivery, 670 The American Florist. April 10, Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Comer Broadway and Gratiot Aveivis. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada Hemliers of Florists' Ibleeraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asi'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Mention the American Florist when writina Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Members of Floristi' Telegraph Delivery. ilention the American Florist when writina Orders In or around WASHINGTON, 0. C. ^<9i\ Begerow's ^^^ 946 BROAD STREET Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks In Hoboken. N. J., and New York. Mention the American Florist when writina Bend TeleEraph, Toleohone or .Mall Orders for Hi>rint Bervice In this vicinity to The Dominion Floral Co. 484 St. Catherines St., West Montreal, Que., Canada Kvery order receives prompt and careful attention. Mention the American Florist when writing No order for less than $3.00 accepted for delivery. All orders for less than this amount will be absolutely refused. ^, . ^~, g^ Send your telegraph orders to us for L/n l^AvJvJ delivery in Chicago and vicinity. 146 S. WABASH AVE. Member of F. T. D. TO HARRY PAPWORTH Til* Mrtaine Riijt Nur«rj| 6 1?. FLORISTS , IBS CarmtfilrlS^ ORCHIDS^^l M I I * J ■ ftM viokCTS ^ J II ^"^ r.T.O.] Mention the American Florist when writing liiiBiiiuiiiiniiiiiniiiwiiniiBiiBiiiiiiBiiniiujiiiiijiaimjiariiiiiniiinnniniiaiii j WASHINGTON, D. C. I GEO. H. COOKE I Connecticut Avenue and L Street iiiBuninanniiiaiiiiiii ■iimiimininiiniaiianiiiiiBiaiiii Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. BLACKISTONE,i«c. 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service Mention the American Florist when writing DAYTOM, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Members of Florists' Tele^raDb Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grand Avenue Moil or telcKrapbic orders promptly and most carefully executed. 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 RUarantee safe arrival. Rockford, lU. H. W. BUCKBEE. Dunlop's LITTLtFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Helnl.) S30 Superior St., Ti.ledo, O. Both Phones, 637. Special attention to mall and telegraph orders. Member of Florists* Teleerapli Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing ^>uiiiininiiininininniiniiniiiiuniiimiiiiniiininiiiniiDDiiiniiuiinu^ I Cincinnati, O. i HARDESTY & CO. I 150 East Fourtli Street I THE BEST THAT GROWS. % EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM, '^miiinnifliiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiQuiHUiii Mention the American Florist when writing CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 RACE STRE iT Successor to the HILL FLORAL CO Good Stock and Good Service. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers In the City. Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLJEfELANB EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' T'elesraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing J. W. BODGERS Elks' niiiidine. novtnn O 4 South Jt-m-rson Street. ' '".'^ ' '"•' ^« Telegraph orders for Dayton will receivs our Immediate and careful attention. Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing Wilkes-Barre ""' """'"' Member F. T. D. 14 N. Main St Pennsylvania Towns A.WB hVANS Mention the American Florist when writing 1920. The American Florist. 671 Los Angeles, Calif . '^■^^^^ i O. C. SAAKE FLORIST We Solicit Telegraph Orders. kcK"lar '1 rade Discount. 2 15 W. FOURTH STREET Jfetiflon the American Florist when writina Colorado Springs, Colo. Ordera Carcfally Elxeonte^ Pikes Peak Floral Co. WholeMile nnil Retail Member of Floristi' Telen-aDh Delivery. if 671(10)1 the American, Florist when writing ;;! I Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER -FLOWERS- MallandTeli'frraph ordi-rs carefully filled. 138-140 Fourthi" Slention the American Florist when writina Denver, Colo. T he Park Floral Co R. 1 OIUS, PresidciL L P. NEMAN, SecrtlKj. Mention the American Florist when writing Milwaukee, Wis. J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. . . 437-39-41 Milwaukee St ^lonsM Members Florists' Teleeraph ^^■^ ^ Delivery Association. Mention the Ame7-ican Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. FLORIST Established over 30 year*. 11211 Grand Avenue. Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenue Wemlier of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Florists' T'elegraph Delivery. Orders will be care- fully cared (or by Michigan. HENRY «»IV||fH Wholesale and Retail Florists. Orand Rapids CHICAGO DETROIT Central Floral Co. 32 n sute s . ch.caco BcHl BcnrU-o In both cIHb* and tdJnUiIng lerTliory 35 Broadway, DETROIT Member of FlortjtU' Telegrtpb DeU»ei7. ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. Seattle-Rosaia Bros. Finest floral studio In Northwest. Member F.T. D. EDWARD SCEERY D. Paterson, N. J. Passaic, N. J F.T. Cleveland, 0. The Smith & Fetters Co., IiEADING FLORISTS """EK'e^lKr"- CLEVELAND Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST Fl.O^VER STORE. Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. Gudes^ CUDC BROS.COl FLORISTS t2l4 r STNW MA*HINOTOKOa Members of Florists' Telegraph Dfelivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Quality ' and . pROMPTNeSS Hemtfrs F.T.D. — The — ue Floral Co. 3442 ST.CHARLES AVENUE Mention the American Florist tohen writing SALT LAKE CITY Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY SSO.OOO Square Feet of Modern Gl.ass. Flrst-Class Stock and Service. Usual Discount. Mention the American Florist when writing Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNA A SONS will All your K- dera for Designs and Cut Flowers In Mlcblgan. LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Xember of Florists* Teleeraph DellT«iy« HEARTOF Newark N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Prompt Deliveries lo anr lown or city Telephone witliio 150 miles of Newark. Market 494 "WE NEVER SLEEP" IDLEWILD 6REENH0USES Memphis, Tenn. 89 South Main St. "Up-to-the-Mlnute" Service and Execution. 'Erverj Flower In Season St. Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBtR N. E. Cor. Taylor and Olive St.. Flowers delivered In City and State on stiort notice. Member of Florists' Telegraph Deliverr, Philadelphia, Pa. [has. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Camberland Member of Florists' TeleCTanh Delivery. Flowers DeliYtred iiiywiitri, Ploae. 1952 Bedlori HUGO H. JAHN -FLOniST- "10 NoHtruiid Aveone Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. t. Brooklyn Representative of National Floral Corporation. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S 672 The Amer i ca n, Fl orist. April 10, ff= The ^eed Irade =^ American Seed Trade Asaociation. E. C Dungan, Philadelphia, Pa., Presi- Jent; VVm. ij. Scarlett, Ijaltimore, Md., First Vice-President; Uavid Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa.. >ecoDd VicePre^iident: C. E. Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleve- land, O., Secretary-Treasurer. The thirty-e gtith ai nual meeting will be held at Milwaukee. Wi»., June 22-24, 1920. The price of bags at Chicago, April 7, was $64. The slow selling seeds, ot wliich over- supply continues, are onion, beet and carrot. Utah-Idaho beet sug-ar companies are reported liaving difBcuIty in getting out their acreages. Oluoules, Fr_\xce, April 5. — It is raining here, and the French bulb pros- pects are now good. Onion Sets in the Chicago district are $3.00 to $3.50. At Louisville the price is $3.75 to $4.00. The winter in Holland has been very mild. Golden Spur narcissus bloomed in February in the open. S. F. Leonard, of the S. F. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, is planning to leave for the Pacific coast this week. Herman Reed, of Milwaukee, Wis., is reminded of the old panic days when he sold white clover seed at four cents per pound. O. L. Coulter, well known in the Pa- cific coast seed growing districts, is now with J. E. &. F. C. Sloan, at Sac- ramento, Calif. Emu. Hertz, of Copenhagen. Den- mark, reports seed trade has been slow and depressed, but hopes the turning point has been reached. Sweet Clover is strongly recom- mended for alkali lands, by E. B. Hitchcock, extension soil specialist of the University of Idaho, at Moscow. Board of Trade — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade, May 7, were as follows : Timothy, $10.00 to $12.2.5 per 100 pounds; red, clov#r, ,$45.00 to $53.00 per 100 pounds. Lom.sviLLE, Ky.— Wood, Stubbs & Co. say business so far is 25 per cent ahead of last year, practically every- thing in small orders, some of which make a great deal of additional work. Visited Chicago:. Thos W. Chisholm representing the Braslan Seed Growers Co., San Jose, Calif.; Louis M. Kim- berlin, of the Kimberlin Seed Co., San Jose, Calif.; M. S. Smith, representing Manitowoc Seed Co., Manitowoc, Wis. Vancouver, B. C— This port expects an increase of at least .$25,000,000 in business as a result of the embargo of the United States on the importation of shipments packed in Japanese soil. Seattle bulb buyers are arranging with local dealers to have such stock come here, be repacked in Canadian earth and then reshipped. — H. M. Havana, Cl-ba. — Alberto R. Lang- with. of the long established firm of seedsmen and plantsmen here. Alberto R. Langwith & Co., was killed by a street car. February 16. The firm will continue under the same name. Mr. LangT\-ith, it will be remembered, won the capital prize of $100,000 in the Ha- vana lottery, and spent the years of 1912-1913 touring Europe. Pirating help from the neighbors' staff is becoming common in the New York seed trade as well as Chicago. Lbstee L. Morse, of C. C. Morse & Co., San Francisco, Calif., writing under date of March 30, says ; "We have had some late rains which have greatly improved crops, and prospects ure brighter • than they were a few weeks ago. We have had a very dry season this year; in fact, only two or three have been drier in the writer's lifetime." Columbus, O. — The leased seed ware- house of the Livingston Seed Co., 61 East Chestnut street, was destroyed by fire April 1. The loss in seeds and other stocks is estimated at $100,000. The firm expects to be able to handle all orders, mail express, etc., from its retail store, 114 North High street, having additional stocks at its farm warehouses. New York. — The sudden break from winter to spring weather last week put the .seedsmen on their mettle, and some of them have been almost swamped with orders, while counter trade has been active, and in addition, comers in the \'icinity of Barclay street and West Broadway, and other localities, have blossomed out with miscellaneous col- lections of plants. The backward weather of February and early March greatly curtailed the seed selling season. A few days to- ward the end of last month promised better but the widespread and unusual- ly severe blizzard of the first week of April, with increasing transportation difficulties, has discouraged the trade, though many still believe that liberal counter business will come with a rush, if seasonable weather sets in. It is get- ting late, however, to make up for the losses of the past few weeks. Cabbage Seed Prospects on Lons: Island. M.iTTiTUCK, April 1. — The cabbage trenches are now being opened up and the condition of the stock taken out is very bad. The loss, due to a rather severe winter, has been quite heavy. It is too early to state definitely what acreage will be saved, but J. M. Lupton & Son say the loss certainly will be as much as 50 per cent, and may possibly reach 75 per cent, leaving a very poor percentage for growing the season's crop of cabbage seed. Pieters-Wheeier Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondence Solicited. The Best Color Chart PRICE $1.00 P08TPA11>. AMKKICAN FLORIST CO *40 8. Dearborn St., ChirMro Potato CondliiODS. The commercial crop of 1919 was esti- mated to be about 15 per cent below that of last season, the shortage being cliiefly in the west The movement to date has been nearly as heavy as for the corresponding time last season. The stock reported on hand January 1 in 13 leading shipping states was less than three fourths that of January 1, 1919; thus, the comparative siiortage of 15 per cent at the beginning of the sea- son, became a deficit of 25 per cent January 1, as a result of liberal early shipments and loss from freezing and other causes. Accordingly, the quantity remaining must be far less than at the opening of the spring shipping season of last year. At the beginning of the present spring shipping season, market conditions are also attractive. Prices are two to three times as high as a year ago, while the estimated stock on hand would indicate only about three-fourths as many cars to move during the rest of the season as were shipped in April, May and June last year, still it is possible that con- tinued high prices may draw upon dis- tant supplies and low-grade stock to such an extent that shipping figures will be brought near the total of last season. Shipments from the principal shipping states during January, February and March were about five-sixths those of the corresponding period a year ago, notwithstanding the Ughter crop and a much lighter January stock on hand. The location of the remaining sur- plus stock is favorable to heavy ship- ments. Usually, the surplus has been in the far western potato sections, but this season it is largely in states fairly close to the principal consuming mar- kets, and therefore not subject to espe- cially heavy freight charges. Potatoes have advanced almost con- tinuously since the height of the harvest and shipping season in early October, starting at that time with a range in leading markets of $2.20 to $3.00 per 100 pounds. Steady gains carried the price level to an early high range of $4.45 to .$6.00 the last of January. Feb- ruary was a month of recessions, sev- eral markets losing 25 to 50 cents and the month closed with a general jobbing level of $4.30 to $5.00 in leading con- suming markets. March has shown a recovery of the February losses and Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Braslan Grower for ihe \VholHS;tl>* Trndp Only. Onion. Lettucf. Carrot. Parsnip. Parslet, Celery Evdivs, Salsify. Named and Mlxso GRANDIFLORA A\D SPENCbR SWEET PBAS AND SUNFLOWER. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company 1920. The American Florist. 673 We are headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING in VEGETABLE SEEDS with our Stock Seed Farms at Oraes Lake. Mich., and our growing stations In every part of the United States where feeds are grown succesafuUy. all In charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN and VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. g^" Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for future delivery. "VQ JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., CAMBRIDGE, N. Y. ^l(:i\tion the Ayiiciiran Florist iclicn writinfj liii'llier j^Mjiis u t'li* tvcfileil. u illi ;i ut*w liich ranpe of .f.">.L'."i U< SCi.'J.'i in late .March. These quotations include .iob- li inu- and carlot prices in consuming: markets for No. 1 western, southern and eastern round white stock. Prices of best eastern potatoes have ranged often 2.5 to .">0 cents above similar stock in western markets, but in general, the market was comparatively uniform in the various sections. Auction Seed. "One of the best places to get low ■ lualily seed, containing many of our most noxious weed seeds, is at an auc- tion sale," says B. P. Sheehau. field agronomist of the University of Idaho. "Samples examined at various sales in- dicate this to be true. In many in- stances a farmer's low quality seed could not be gotten rid of otherwise. "Farmers must remember that it is unlawful for them to offer for sale seed of alfalfa, timothy or the clovers, unless it conforms to the Idaho seed law and is tagged so as to indicate its quality. Farmers are as liable as any dealer, and individuals purchasing seed should remember to get the best from a source known to be reliable." Grass and Clover Seed Prices. The following were the wholesale prices iu dollars per 100 pounds on timothy. Kentucky blue grass, red top and red clover, at principal points of distribution. March 27. 1020. as given by the Government Market Reporter of -April .^. 1020: Kv. Timo- Blue Red Red thy Grass Top Clover New York $14.25 $28.00 $18.00 $58.00 Baltimore 13.50 29.00 IS. 00 58.00 Richmond 14.26 29.00 19.50 58.60 Buffalo 13.25 28.00 20.00 58.00 Toledo 13.56 31.00 19.00 58.66 Louisville 13.60 29.60 19.00 56.00 Chicago 13.00 29.00 17.00 57.00 Minneapolis ... 13.00 31.50 20.00 57.00 St. Louis 13.26 31.00 19.00 56.00 Kansas City .. 13,00 31.00 19.00 66.00 Denver 13.00 30.00 21.00 .... Salt Lake City 14.00 32.00 21.00 59 00 Seattle 18.00 35.00 25.00 fiO.OO Memphis 14.00 30.00 22.60 69.00 Average for the United States same date 1919 ...•. $10.90 $23.00 $14.00 $47.00 California Rainfall. The following table shows the Califor- nia rainfall to April S : Seasonal Normal Seasonal Stations — to date to date last Tr. Rureka 19.32 38.88 34.15 Red Bluff 9.44 21.66 25.91 Sacr.Tniento .... 7.39 17.12 17.08 Mt. Tamalpais. 14.03 19.9:i 28.68 San Francisco.. 9.06 19.61 25.64 San Jose 7.66 14.73 18.80 Presno 7.66 8.30 6.74 San L Obispo. .13.04 18.17 17.81 Los Angeles. .. .11.37 14.07 8.22 San Diego 7.96 S.89 8 10 SEND FOR 1920 Florists' and Market Gardeners' Catalog NOW READY TO MAIL EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO. 4013 Milwaukee Ave., ( Near Irvlng Park Blvd.) CHICAGO f W S»»9ifttg» ;i: Salvia or Scarlet Sage We offer the following varieties of our own Bloomsdale Farm grown strain, high vitality seed of 1919 crop : Salvia Splendens or Clara Bedman, Salvia Bonfire, 1 lb., $30.00 per lb.; 5 lbs. and over, $25.00 per lb. I Net, 60 days, 2% off 10, f. o. b. Bristol, Pa., if unsold on receipt of order, as we did not have a large crop. D. Landreth Seed Company, Es.aS?sheri784 Bristol, Pa. || Bolgiano's "Big Crop" Seeds "Tested and Trusted" Over a Century. special price lisi to Florists and Market Gardeners. Write for a copy at once— it will save you raonej% J. B0L6IAN0 & SON, Baltimore, Md. Western Seed &, Irrigation Co. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES ' Cucumber, Muskmelon and Watermelon, PuiRDkin, Summer and Winter Squash, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. Write for Special Contract and Spot Prices. Office anii Warehouse. Growing Station. FREMONT, NEB. ROCKY FORD, COLO. Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grand!- flor.is, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNLi Yokohama Nursery Co. LTD. Woolworth Building, NEW YORK CITY IMPORTERS Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds 674 The American Florist. April 10, BULBS ULIOM GIGANTI UM, also HARDIES, ship ped uow or lilttr from cold storaL^e from New York, Denver, Chicago and London (Canada). T.R. BEGONIA BULBS.imniediate shipment. For Fall Shipment. LILIUM GlGANTtlM. FREESIAS :ind CALLAS. FRENCH !uid DUTCH BULBS, Etc. Immediate Shicment. BAMBOO STAKES, RAFFIA, Etc. Write for prices, stating' your requirements, McHUTCHISON 5 CO., 95 Chambers St., NEW YORK Mention the A7nerican Florist when writinij For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send yonr Inqatrlea to HURST & SON 153 Honndsdltch LONDON. - - ENGIiAJO) Th« Premier British Wholesale and E^tportlng Seed House. 75 YEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION Mention the American Florist u'hen writing Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAl.. WHOIiESALE SEED GROWER Speclaltlesi Beet, Carrot, Endive, Lettuce, Onion and Kadlsh. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when ivritina TOMATO SEED Brown for the \Miolesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CAIilFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writino An experence of half a century In producing high grade GARDEN SEEDS at your disposal. Contract tjrowers for the jobbinp trade ot a full line. Mail us your list for both SPOT and FUTURE requirements. s. D. wooDRurr s sons Oranee, Conn., and Neir York Clt7 Mention the American Florist when writing THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO. VAIiLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber, Muskmelon. Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet. Flint and Dent Seed Com. Mention the American Florist when writing MichelPs Primula Seed PREVIULA CHINENSIS % tr. Tr. pkt. pkt. Mlchell's Prize Mixture. An even blending of all colors S0.60 Sl.OO Alba Mnsniflea. White 60 1.00 Chiswiek Red. Bright red 60 I.OO Duchesfl. White with zone of rosy carmine, yellow eve 60 1.00 Holborn Blue 60 1.00 Kernieslnii Splendens. Crimson 60 1.00 Rosy Morn. Pink 60 1.00 PRIMI^IjA obconica gigantea A great improvement over tlie old type; flowers much larger Tr. pkt. I Tr. pkt. I.ilacina, pale lilac. .. .$0.50 I Rosea, pink $0.60 Kernieslna. deep crim- ] Alba, wliite 50 son 50 : Hybrida Mixed 50 Also all other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Snpplies. Send for Wholesale Catalog. 518 Market Street, PUItADiiLfHIA, PA. HENRY F. MICHELL CO., Mention the American Florist when writing £tiiiiiiimimiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiniiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiHinimiiiittiiiiiiiiiimiiniuiiiiiiMiiiuiiiiuuiiiin I THE HOUSE or mWAYj i Has a Reputation of 70 Years Behind It as a Guarantee. | E For three generations we have been growers and selectors of pedigree stocks oj i BRITISH SEEDS I Get our prices for booking forward orders (delivery after 1920 harvest), | i not tomorrow, but NCW. i I Specialties : Garden Seeds and Farm Root Seeds. | KELWAY & SON, Wholesale Seed Growers, Langport, England ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiinininiiMiiiMiiniuiuiitnMtiiiiirniiiiirMiiiiiniitiniitiiiiiiMiiiiiMiMiiiiMrHiMiiiiiiiitiiiritniMtiiirMiinininiiinniiiiitiiiiitMiiuiiiiiniitiiiiiiiiwmi^^^ Mention the American Florist when wriiinp m- c^. M© ©iiiidj a. CO.. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS>=— SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQITEST CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO san francisco Mention the American Florist tohen writing . N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, France Specialties: Beets, Mangoes. Carrots. Cab- bages. Celeries. Parsleys. Parsnips, Turnips, GrowInfiT Crops Given Personal Attention. ^iimiriiiimmmminiiniiirmmiiiiiiiiiii i iiitiiiiiniiiii iiMiiimiiinn^ Bailey's New I Standard Cyclopedia | I of Horticultttre I I SIX SPLENDID VOLUMES | 1 Price, $0.00 Per Volome | I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. | i 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. | ^iiHlliii till mil iiiiillliiiiiiMiiiiitiiM iiiiiiiiiiiiuiiinnnmj 1920. The American Florist. 675 55$j^5S5$5;5S5:5$$5$5$5S$55S55S$5555S5S$S*S*5$5544S5*5S*5S*5S5SS5S54*55$*555S54*$5*55i 55*55^ Sp ring Bulbs For Your Counter Trade and for Your Greenhouses. GLADIOLUS The finest bulbs produced the past summer. We are large growers and in addition to the following can offer many other named kinds. Write us. Per 1000 AMERICA, First size $27.00 AMERICA. Medium size 24.00 Mrs. Francis King, First . ., 25.00 Mrs. Francis King, Medium 22.00 Chicago White, First size 33.00 Chicago White, Medium size 30.00 Halley, First size 35.00 Peace, First size 45.00 Mrs. Frank Pendleton, First 47.00 Prlmullnus Sunbeam, First. 60.00 Per 1000 Schwaben, First size $60.00 Schwaben, Medium size 55.00 War, First size 60.00 Baron Hulot, First size 60.00 Chicago Red, First size 50.00 White and Light, Mixed, Firsts 22.00 Standard Mixed, First size... 20.00 Standard Mixed, Medium... 16.00 Rainbow Mixed 35.00 Write for special prices on planting stock in black bulblets and first two sizes of white bulblets, etc. CALADIUNS with sound center shoots. sizes Doz. 100 5 to 7 In. circum $1.00 $7.50 7 to 9 In. circum 1.25 9.00 9toll In. circum 2.35 15.00 11 to 1 2 in. circum. (scarce) 4.25 30.00 12 in. and upwards, very large (scarce) eacb. 40c 1000 $ 70.00 85.00 140.00 TUBEROSES Lilium Giganteum From Ice Storage. 9 in. (300 to case) 1 Per 9 in. (260 to case) I. Case 9-10 in. 8- 1 in. ( 2 25 to case) f pro (200 to case) J «0i Well cured Bulbs. Free from rot. 100 Dwarf Excelsior Pearl, second size, 3-4 inch $3.25 Dwarf Excelsior Pearl, First size, 4-6 inch 4.50 Variegated leaved, single 4.00 Albino, early single white 4.00 Armstrong's Ever Blooming 4.00 Mexican 3.00 1000 327.50 40.00 35.00 35.00 35 00 25.00 NAS Stored in our special moist cellars, not dried and stunted. Dormant Foots 100 1000 Chas. Henderson, Crimson. 4 ft.. David Harum. Scarlet, 314 ft Florence Veughan, Yellow 5 ft.$ 4.00 Guitav Gompper, Yellow, 3^4 ft.. 6.00 Hungaria. best Pink, 3^ ft 7.50 King Humbert, Scurlet 4 ft 5.5O (3,000 for $125.00.) Louisiana, .Scarlet, 6 ft 4.00 Mad. Crozy, Vermilion, Z%ii... 4.00 Orange Bedder, Orange color, 4 ft 6.00 Yellow Humbert, Deep ricti Yel- low, 4 ft. .. 6.00 Souv. Ant. Crozy, Crimson, 4-ft.. 5.O0 Venus, Rosy I'ink, 4 ft 4.00 Wlntzer's Colossal, Bright Scar- let, 6 ft 4.00 Wyoming, Orange, 7 ft 4.00 WRITE FOR OUR "SPRING BOOK FOR FLORISTS" NEW YORK Vaughan's Seed Store [i^wcAco 50.00 40.C0 35.00 35.00 35.00 TUBEROSE. 6.76 The American Florist April 10, CANNAS 2 to 3 Eye Roots YELLOW FLOWERED VARIETIES YELIjOW king HUMBERT Golden Y e 1 1 o w . Doz. 100 1000 spotted red. ereen foliafte. 41/2 ft $0.70 S4.50 »40.00 RICHARD WALLACE Light Yellow, ereen f oliaB^e. 4 Vi ft .60 3.50 30.00 CRIMSON AND SCARLET FLOW- ERED VARIETIES CHAS HENDERSON Doz. 100 1000 Deep Crimson. Kreen foliase. 41/2 ft $0.50 $3.00 .$25.00 EXPRESS Scarlet Crimson. Kreen foliage, 2 ¥2 ft 60 3.50 35.00 LOUISIANA Brisfht Scarlet, ereen foliage. 7 ft .65 4.0O 35.0© WINTZER'S COLOSSAL Brieht Scarlet, ereen foliage, 5ft 70 4.5© 40.00 BRONZE LEAF VARIETIES KING HUMBERT Doz. 100 1000 Scarlet, bronze foli- aee. 4y2 ft $0.75 $5.00 $45.00 CALADIIIM ESCULENTUM Doz. 100 5 to 7 inch $1.10 $7.00 7 to 9 inch 1.35 9.00 9 to 11 inch 2.25 15.00 12 inch and up 5.00 35.00 TUBEROSES DWARF PEARL 100 1000 First size. 4 to % in $4.50 $40.00 A. HENDERSON 6c CO. 166 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Primula Obconica Gigantea Rosea Dwarf habit, light and dark shades of pink Select strain. All fresh seed. Sample of flower pro- duced, sent on request. Packet of IBCO seeds for $1.50. Cash. Ernest Oechslin MadlsoD aod Gale Sis., River Forest, 111. SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm. Send yonr Inquiries to The W. W. BARNARD CO. 23I-23.'j W. Madison St., Chicago 6E0RGE R. PEDRICK & SON PEDRIC?KTOWN, N. J. Pepper, Bf?K Plant, Tomato, Okra, Asparafrns, Rhubarb, Celeir. Spinach, Beet, Onion, Beans, Cabbage. Caallflower, Sweet Com and Vine 8««dB. Correspondence Solicited. WHOLESALE SEED QROWERS THB J.G.ROBINSONSEEDGO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY FORD, COLORADO. Contract Growers of Cucumbers, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Suear, Flint and Field Seed Com. I * * THE DEMAND FOB, Finest Quality French Bulbs * * has never been greater. Place your order with us now so as to secure prompt delivery; nothing can be gained by waiting. We have our own nurseries and we produce more bulbs than any other exporter in France. Why not give us a trial ? For further information write DREVON-TEGELAAR & CO. * I 1133 Broadway, NEW YORK Nurseries: Ollloules, Var. France. I**§*vv T V V *I' 'I' *I' 'I' 'I' 'I' 'I' v *!• •!• '!• v v* BULBS HOLLAND BULBS R. A. VANDERSCHOOT Wholesale Bulb Grower HILLEGOM, HOLLAND The Superiority of Our Products Will Contribute to Your Success BULBS 299 Broadway NEW YORK BULBS Hogewoning & Sons, Inc. Wholesale Bulb Orowers and Importers 32 Broadway, New Yorlt BURPEE'S SEEDS Philadelphia Wholesale Price List for Florists and Market v^ardeners. CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemiun Novelties My Specialty Chrysanthemums THE BEST In Novelties and Standard Kinds. Catalogue on application. Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Mention the Atnei-ican Florist when wHtino 1920. The American Florist 677 If ^V'ou IVeed FRENCH BULBS for your fall planting, why don't you buy them from a I^r-enoti. i^lrm ? A. & L. Bremond Freres SONS OF LOUIS BREMOND, Wholesale Bulb Growers, OLLIOULES (Var.), FRANCE Are the oldest and most reliable French Firm in this line. Ask them for their quotations, either by mail or cable. A. B. C. Code— 5th Edition. Cable Address: Albremond, OUioules. Lilyof the Valley Pips Delphinium Newport Rose Dracaena Indivisa Salvia Zurich Smilax Seeds Grass Seed Mixtures of all kinds. Send for our ciil:xlo.{>4i4t4i4.4i4~iM{>^4.^4»i>4>^4>4t4i^4i4-4>4-4<4>4*4>4>4-4-4>4>4>4>+ Mention the American Florist when tvriting EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of Hleh-Grade Seed. TOMATO. Pepper, Eggplant. Squash, Pump- kin. Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE B«ans, Peas, Sweet Com, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. BrsnctNa: Wisconsin, Colorado, lli|fnrd RnnP Montana. Idaho, Washington. BllllUIU.UUnH. Mention the American Florist when writing 678 The American Florist. April 10, I Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula, O.. President; Louis F. Miller. Toledo, O, Vice- Presidi-nt; S. W. Severance. L.oui ville, Ky., Secretary ; H. J, Cheney, Grand Rapids Mich , Trea's. Next annual conventioa September 1920. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegfetables. Chicago, April 7. — Cucumbers, 2- dozen box, $4.00 to $5.50; celery, Flori- da, crate $4.50 to $5.00; leaf lettuce, per tomato box, 20 to 22% cents; rad- ishes, per dozen buuches, .$1.00 to $1.10; tomatoes, per crate, six baskets, $3.50 to $4.50. _^New York, April 3.— Celery, per crate, $3.00 to $4..50; cucumbers, per dozen, $1.00 to $2.25; mushrooms, 75 cents to •¥2.25 per three-pound basket; tomatoes, per pound. 25 to 50 cents; lettuce, per dozen, 12 to 30 cents; radishes, per 100 bunches, .$3.00 to $6,00. Vejfetable Markets. Reports to the bureau of markets of the United States department of agri- culture for the period, March 28-ApriI 3, indicate few changes in market con- ditions, with the exception of small price changes upward in potatoes. There was a limited movement of white varieties from Michigan and Minnesota shipping points, with demand and in- quiry fairly active. Prices ranged $5.70-$6,10 per 100 pounds .sacked f, o. b. shipping points. Middle-western consuming markets were also firm, ad- vancing 15 cents to $.5.65-.$6,15. St. Louis and Kansas City went about 50 cents higher. New York round whites gained 30 cents, reaching $.5.6.5-$5.85 with moderate demand. Cabbage mar- kets were lower. Eastern consuming points declined 25 to 50 cents reaching $2.25-$3. Texas Early Flat Dutch was in slow to moderate demand in consum- ing markets in the east and middle west and supplies were moderate to liberal in Cleveland, O.. the range held at $100-$115 bulk per ton. Other mar- kets were lower. Prices generally were $5-$]0 below the previous week. East- em yellow onions sold about 50 cents lower in most consuming markets in that section. New York ranged $5- $5..50. Baltimore showed a greater de- cline, closing $1 lower than the pre- vious week. Middlewestem markets ranged generally from .$G-$7. Celery at Florida shipping points was 15-.5b cents lower than the week before, 10- inch crate.s of 4-6 dozen bunches be- ing quoted at $3-$3.60. Consuming markets were slightly weaker at $3.7.5- $4.75. Tomatoes, in consuming markets, were generally dull and prices declined 50 cents to $1, ROOTFD " "• CUTTINGS GERA.NinMS. With tlip dclivfries of April 26th, summer prices will en into efTect. Per IWO S. A. Nutt and Buchner JI7S0 Poltf vine and Ricard " ' S.s on Nutt, Poltevine and Ricard,' oVdefed'Yn "equal qunntltlcs nt $20.0n per KlOOeach. Parcel post at cost. Pot Smilax, at $3.00 per 100. ALBERT M. HERR, uncaster, pa. Mention the American Florist when ioritina Special Stock Selections Asparagus Plumosus, 2I4 in., $5.00 per 100; 3 in., $10.00 per 100; 4 in., $18. UO per 100. pg^ 100 Achyranthus Herbstl (bright red) $ 5,00 Bougainvillea, Glabra Sanderlana, 2^ in., $7.50 per 100; 3 in 26.00 Begonia Chatelaine 8.00 Begonia Otto Hacker 10.00 Begonia Pres. Carnot 10.00 Caladlum, fancy leaved, splendid bulbs 16 00 Dracaena Indlvlsa, heavy, 2I4 in. ready for 3 in 7.00 Ferns, Fern dish sorts, bushy 6.00 Ferns, Nephrolepis Verona, 2% in ., 7.00 Fuchsia, Mrs. E. G. Hill, best double white 6.00 Heliotrope, best purple sorts 5.00 Hydrangea, fine, 'J^ in , Mme. E. MouUlere, Mme. Chautard, Vlscomptesse de Vlbraye, Mme. Maurice Hamar 7.00 Bouquet Rose, Ramls Plctis and Otaksa 6,00 Impatiens Sultana Hybrids, fine range of color, in mixed hybrids from cuttings 6.00 Pelargonium, Mrs. Loyal (Pansy Geranium) 10.00 Salvia America, the best one of all, true from cuttings 6.00 The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio Mention the American Florist when writing HOLLAND BULBS When Buying for next season BUY THE BEST. Order from Segers Brothers, ua., bu^b^Sers Lisse, Holland WRITE OUR Mr. A. Schravendeel, 116 Broad St., New York, for prices. Mention the American Florist when wrltina Fine Plumosus a-in., J3 00 per 100, Per 100 Primula Malacoides, 11 ne for making up pans. S3. 00 Primula, YeJlow, m flue bloom, 2',4-in 3.C0 Nice Geraniums.nhite. salmon, pink and Nutt 4,00 Snapdragon, Florists' Mixture, cut- back plants, mauy in bud 5.00 Cash, please, M. a S. L. DYSINGER, 404 E. Eric Sl. Albion, Mich. Me^ition the Amei-ican Florist when xcritino Geraniums standard Sorts, la- hek d,rrom 2-in,pot8, S35.II0 per 1000. Cmilsiv Extra strong: will make quick strings, ^llliidA ifrom 2-in. pots, S2.50 per 100. GREVILLEA KOBUSTA. From 2-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, ai!^^^.Ty. Mention the American Florist when writing i!):iO. The American Florist. 679 Sow Some of These "Everlastings" Money Makers Trade pkt. Acroclinlum Roseum. Pink (Everlasting) $0.10 Album. Wliiti- 10 Roseum FI. PI. Double pink 10 Album Fl. PI. Double white 10 Ammobium Alatum Grandiflora 10 Briza Maxima, orniinn-nial Grass Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena.) Mixed. HELICHRYSUM (Straw Flower.) 10 05 GlObosa. Kid or \\ nite. each 05 (>ra[it;e 50 Hellchrysum Monstrosnm FI PI. Double mixed lo Silver Hall Golden Hall Salmon Queen Fireball Rose Carmine Violet Queen Crimson K:i('h of the abnv.' lo Van^han's Special Mixture .10 Statice Sinuata. Blue, flue cut newer lb., $4.40 .10 Sinuata. White lb., 3.00 .10 Bonduelli. Golden yellow ; lb.. 3.00 .10 Suwoiowll, Russian. Flowers bright rose color. . 25 Rhodanthe. Mixed lo Manglesi, Rose 10 Maculata. .Mba lo hosea lO Heranthemum. Double mixed 02. $0.30 .30 .60 .60 .40 .20 .25 .40 .60 .70 .40 .30 .30 1.40 .60 .60 .60 .60 .60 CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE NEW YORK Robert Craig Co... I ^ PALMS I and Novelties in decorative Plants. | Market and 49{b Sis., Philadelphia, Pa. | aiii)iiiiiiiiiinniuuiuiuiiiiiui)ii'""'uuiuuiuiuuiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiinuiiiiiiiir J/oKioJi the Amorican Florist when writing CARNATIONS F. Dorner & Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. If you are Interested in POINSETTIAS and four and five Incli BOSTON FERNS for Immediate delivery, write GEO. A. KUHL, "*'?'EKm! n.T" A. F. LONflREN 4249 W. Monroe Street CHICAGO, ILLINOIS WM. K. HARRIS 55th St. and Springfield Ave., WEST PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wholesale Grower of Blooming and Decorative Plants Lily of the Valley Pips EXTRA SELECTED GERMAN TYPE Just a few cases left, which we offer at reduced price to clean up. 2,500 pips to the case, per 1000, $30. DUTCH BULBS Write us for our special prices. VanMeeuwen & Tegelaar 1133 Broadway, NEW YORK Nurseries: Lisse, Holland. Mention the American Florist when writing ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiinitiiMiMiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiMiiiitiitiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiinitiiniiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiniNiiiiitiiiiiimtiiiiiiiiitiiiiii^ EXTRA STRONG I STARTED CANNA PLANTS, Austria, Marchall Volantia, AUemania, Burbank per lOO, I 2 50 = Yellow King Humbert •■ 5.50 I Dorniiint roots, Austria, AUemania. M. Volantia. Borbank per lOOO, 15.00 = Penn. King of Bronze, Marvel. Uncle Sam, Indiana, Louisiana. Wyoming. = Attraction, Mile. Berat, John Farouhar, Martha Washington, vuke i E of Marlboro per louo, 20.00 i Loveliness and Yellow King Humbert per I do, 4.50 = Peaches and Cream, per lOo, its uu. New Pink Delight (some fine), $i.oo each. | ! DSAIME BROTHERS, Citrouelle, Ala. I tiitiiiiiiiiiNitiitiiiniiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiifiiiiiitiiiiMiiiMiuiniiiiiniMitiitiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinNiiMiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMirMiiniiiini^ 680 The American Florist. April 10, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. J. Edward Moon, Morrisville, Pa., Presi- dent: Lloyd C.Stark, Louisiana, Mo., Vice- President; John Watson, 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. W. Hill, Des Moiues, Iowa, Treasurer. Forty-fifth annual convention will be held at the Congress Hotel, Chicago, June 23-25, 192U. =:^ BuKLAP has declined one cent per yard the past montli. The Shriner.s will take in the rose carnival at Portland. Oreg-on. in June. TiTLSA, Okl.\.— W. R. Towsley is do- ing good busine.ss here as landscape gardener. Painesville, O.— T. R. Noonan & Sons shipped four cars during the week ending April 3. Pecan groves in South Georgia sell for .$1000 an acre as against $3000 for California walnut groves. Nurserymen over a large area have e.xperienced another bad setback in deliverie:;( in the heavy blizzard of April 4. TIlE United Stjxtes department of Agriculture claims to know where cheap tracts of land exist, on which sugar maple trees can profitably be planted for sugar making. Ask the department. We are in receipt of Bulletin No. 10 of the American Peony Society, con- taining an e.\-haustive account of the life and work of the late George Hollis, peony specialist, of Weymouth, Mass.. with portrait. Colonel Hekry s. Graves, after 10 years' service as chief forester of the department of agriculture, has re- signed, and will be succeeded. May 1, by Colonel W. B. Greeley, assistant in the forestry service. A Bill now favorably reported by the senate gives a new national park, ertclosing Mt. Whitney, of one million acres in Fre.sno and Tulare counties, California. The area includes the old Sequaia park, changing the name. Seattle, Wash.— Unable to secure enough stock to fill orders, a number * of local nurserymen have withdrawn from the market. Two-year sour cherries are bringing .$75-.$100 per 100, No. 1 apples .$G5-.$7."(, and No. 1 Bart- lett pears, $05. — H. M. New York — The Ulster County Fruit Growers' Association has asked the American Land Service to obtain work- ers for its members for the harvest sea- son. Seasonal workers from the city are being enrolled for farm work dur- ing their slack periods. Walnut, originally cut and seasoned by the government for airplane pro- pellers, is to be used for desks and furniture In many of the schools at Des Moines, la., the school board hav- ing made the discovery that it can be bought much cheaper than oak. John Watson, secretary of the American Association of Nurserymen, addressed the Association of Agricul- tural Editors at the Hotel LaSalle, Chi- cago, April 6, on the work of his asso- ciation in general, and particularly as to its endeavors in the making of farms and farm homes more attractive. CANNA RING HUMBERT DORMANT ROOTS Per 1000, $50.00; 3000 for $125.00 CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, new york Garden Bordered With Box-Barberry. Electros of this illustraliou with each order of lUOO if requested. Box-Barbcrry Well rooted, dormant, summer frame cattinss, ready to set direct into the nursery without further expense, $65.00 per 1000. Many leading catalog firms will list Hox-Barberry next season. Introducers THE ELM CITY NURSERY CO. WOODMONT NURSERIES. Inc. New Haven, - - Conn. Send for Tnide Bulletin. Ampelopsis Veitchii From 2}^ inch pots, $8.00 per 100; $76.00 per 1000. JACKSON S PERKINS COMPANY, Newark, New York Raspberry Plants Our own Rrowiuiz: in'jpe'.'ted; fresh dug on order: prouipt shipment: packed in moss. Cumberland, black: Gregg, black: Kansas, bhick: Cutnberl, red--25 plants for $1.25, pnrcel po-t: JO |jl;iiHS lor $1.P0. parcel post; 100 plants for $3.0(1. notprepani: liJOli plants for S20. 00, not prepaid; 10,001' plants tor *150 00, not prepaid. See classified prape cuttings ad., this issue. CHARLES NASH Nurseryman, Three Rivers, Mich. Mention the American Florist when luriting Cincinnati, O. — Wm, H. HatfieUl and Carl Obei-helman are establishing a business as landscape architects at Norwood, a subnrb of this city. Mr. Hatfield is a son of T. D. HatfieUl, garden superintendent for Walter Hun- newell. Wellesley, Mass Shrubs for Ohio. Professor R. B. Cruickshank. of the horticultural department of the Ohio State University, Columbus, recom- mends the following- as the 12 best shrubs for planting in tliat state : For- sythia, lilac. Spirea Van Houttei, syr- inga, weigela. high bush cranberry, Re- gel's privet. Morrows and Tartarian bush honeystickles. summer hydrangea, large-flowered hydrangea, althea and Japanese barberry. We have on hand the lar;;est stock of BOXWOOD in New England; all shapes. Rhododendrons Parsons' Ilanly Americjin Seodlin;js. 1000 BAY TREES .\U sizes, pyramidal and standard shapes. MONTROSE NURSERIES Wakefield Center, Mass. (Oliice and Salesroom) 3 1 Otis St., Boston, MaSS. N. F. MCCARTHY a CO., Props. STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly ever>' other good hardy climber. Send for our list. Xh- PONARD 6 I , I IMEST GROVE ™^ "JONES CO. I ^^ I " Roberl Pjle. Pres. s PENNA. AnL Wtnlzer, Vice-Pres. Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now roady. The D. HiU Nurseiy Co. Umsl Grewen ■ Aaoica lUNDEE, ILL. EfcrfTcco t iiEsts OX 404. D1 1920. The American Florist. 681 Ready Reference Section 12 CENTS, NET, PER LINE. ALYSSUM. Alyssum. Double Olant. 2-lnch. $2.00 per 100. Elmer Rawllngs. Allegany. N. T. Alyssum, Double Giant, 2-ln., $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1,000. Byer Bros.. Cham- bersburg. Pa. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI. Ampelopsls Veltchil, 2^ -In.. $8 per 100, $76 per 1.000. Jackson & Perkins Co., New- ark. New York. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus Sprengerl, 2H-ln., 4 cts each. ODOR GREENHOUSES, lola. Kan. Asparagus Sprengerl. 2 Mi -In.. $4 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg. Pa. ASTERS. Queen of the Market. Rose Pink. Red. Scarlet. Flesh, White, Lavender, Dark Blue, strong transplanted, $3.00 per 100. Cash please. HILL,VIEW GREENHOUSE CO.. La Crrtsse. Wis. Also see our ads under Calendulas. Snapdragons and Chrysan- themums. BEGONIAS. Begonias. Single tuberous rooted, sepa- rate colors; $16.00 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. BULBS. Dutch Bulbs. Single and double tulips, hyacinths. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement on front cover page of this is- sue. Wm. F. Kastlng Co., 568-570 Washing- ton St., Buffalo, N. Y. Bulbs. Single and double hyacinths. Darwin and single tulips. For prices see dl.splay advertisement elsewhere In this is- sue. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St.. New York. Bulbs. Tulips and Llllum GIganteum. For sizes and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this Issue. S. S. Skidel- sky & Co.. 60 Park Place, New York. CALADTUMS. Caladlums. With sound center shoots. For sizes and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere In this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. CALENDUI^AS. Orange King etrong plants In 2-ln. square paper pots, $3.00 per 100. Cash please. HILLVIEW GREENHOUSE CO.. La Crosse, Wla. Also see our ads under Chrysan- themums, Asters and Snapdragons. Calendula Orange King, 2-ln., $2.60 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg. Pa. CANNAS. Cannas. Good strong divisions. Per 100 King Humbert $6.00 Crimson Bedder 4.00 THE REESER PLANT COMPANY Springfield, Ohio. Cannas. Large flowering In the "better" varieties. Fine 2 to 3 eye. plump, dormant roots, true to name. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this Issue. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Cannas. Stored In our special moist cel- lars; not dried and stunted, but all first- class stock. For list of varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vauglian's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Started Canna plants, extra strong. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Draime Brothers, Citronelle, Ala. CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Fine Healthy Stock. Grown Right! Packed Right! Priced Right! Sure to Please You. Ready Now. White: 100 1000 Matchless $4.60 $40.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00 White Wonder 6.00 46.00 rink: Pink Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Miss Theo 6.00 46.00 Encliantress Supreme 6.60 60.00 Rose Pink Enchantress ... 4.60 40.00 Ward 6.00 60.00 Alice 6.00 46.00 Roper 4.60 40.00 Rosette 6.00 46.00 Red: Aviator 4.60 40.00 Thenanthos 4.60 40.00 Herald 6.00 46.00 Merry Christmas 6.00 46.00 Buy the Best! It Pays! Order Promptly Big Demand M. C. GUNTBRBERG, Wholesale Florist 169 N. State St. Chicago. CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Large supply of fine, well-rooted, healthy and strong carnation cuttings In the follow- ing varieties, ready for Immediate delivery: 100 1,000 Rose Pink Enchantress $4.60 $40.0t White Enchantress 4.60 40.0r Pink Enchantress 4.60 40.00 C. W. Ward 4.60 40.00 Aviator 4.60 40.00 Thenanthos 4.60 40.00 PETER REINBERG, Wholesale Florist 30 E. Randolph St. ChlcaKO NOW BEADY ROOTED CUTTINGS. FIRST CLASS Per 100 Peerless Pink J4.00 Winsor Cerise 4.00 Belie Washburn 4.6* Crystal White 4.60 Merry Christmas 4.50 Cottage Maid 4.60 Aviator 4.60 White Enchantress 4. 60 Pink EThchantress 4.00 Matchless 4.00 Miss Theo 4.00 J. A. BUDLONG. 184 North Wabash Ave.. STOCK Per 1000 $36.00 36.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 30.00 36.00 36.00 Chicago. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS 100 1,000 Matchless $4.60 $40.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Enchantress 4.60 40.0Q WIETOR BROS.. L. D. Phone: Randolph 2081. 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago Rooted Pink Enchantress carnation cut- tings. $4.60 Per 100; $40.00 per 1,000. JOHN RINDFLEISCH, Belolt. Wis. Carnations. Write for price list of latest varieties. P. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums. R. C., now ready. Ex- tra choice. About 600 of each, $3.00 pel 100. White Eaton. Yellow Eaton. Smith's Advance. Yellow Jones. Maud Dean. Golden Glow. Golden Queen. Unaka. Money Maker. Pink Chieftain. Roman Gold. Pompons and Singles. Actor. Golden Harvest, Diana, Nlza, Ruf- fins. Buckingham. Garza. Ovir Brook. Aleen, Baby. About 600 of each, $3.00 per 100. .1. S. WILSON FLORAL CO., Des Moines. Iowa. Special prices on Golden Glow. Golden Queen. Oconto. Dr. Kntruehnrd. Mistletoe, Chrysolora. Mrs. Rob.. Pac. Sup., Harvard, Thanksgiving Queen: clean healthy stock In 2-ln. square paper pots. $3.75 per 100. Cash please. HILLVIEW GREENHOUSE CO., La Crosse, Wis. Also see our other ads under Asters, Calendulas and Snapdragons. Chrysanthemum novelties for 1920. Pre- liminary list free. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian. Mich. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It .682 The American Florist. April 10 , C01.EUS. Coleus. K. C, J1.60 per 100. Byer Bros., Chamberaburg. Pa. CYCI.AMEN. Cyclamen. Strong, 2^ -inch for early March delivery. $10.00 per 100. Mixed; white: white with red eye. Note: — We do not guarantee these varieties absolutely true to color, but the above varieties will pre- dominate. All very choice strains. J. E. MATTHEWSON. Sheboygan. Wis. DAISIES. HARDY DAISIES Memorial, Shasta, Alaska and Mrs. Bell, 2^ -in. pot bound ready for the held, will bloom this season. $6.00 per 100. AUGUS- TUS CASPEKS. Rochelle, IIL DRACAENAS. Draca!enas. Massangeana, 7-ln., $2.50, 6- In., $1.75 each; Fragrans, 6-ln., $1.60 each; Terminalls, 4-ln., doz., $6. 100, $46.0« Vaughans Seed Store, Chicago and New Torls. FBKNS. Hardy Ferns, wholesale lOt It Each Aspid. i'edatum. Maidenhair. $9.00 $1.00 16c Aspid. Goldiana, Gold. Fern 9.00 1.00 16c Aspl. Thely. Silver Spleenw't 9.00 1.00 16c Onoclea Senalbllis 8.00 1.00 15c Onoclea Struthiopteris, Os- trich 10.00 1.20 160 Osmunda Cinnamonea and Clayt 12.00 1.40 150 And 6 other varieties. Descriptive list mailed free. 100 Ferns, your selection, billed 100 rate. Goldiana, Ostrich and Cin- namon most popular. IjUDVIO MOSBAEK, Ferndale, Askov. Minn. Ferns. Pot grown; shipped without pots. Boston and Scottil, 4-ln., $3.00 per doz.: $20.00 per 100. 6-ln., $4.80 per doz.; $36.00 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Perns. Victory. A new and valuable variety of Nephrolepls. For sizes and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. F. B. Plerson, Tarrytown, N. Y. Boston ferns out of the bench ready for $ and 8-lnch pots. Come and see the stock and for prices. J. H. FIESSER. North Bergen, N. J. Ferns. Boston, 4 and 6-ln., for Immediate delivery. Write for prices. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin. IIL PIOUS. Plcus Elastica. Fine perfect plants. 6-ln., each 76c, doz. $8; 6-ln.. each $1.00, doz., $10. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. Rooted cuttings. S. A. Nutt and Buchner, $20 per 1,000; Rlcard and Poltevlne, $26 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. 100,000 geraniums to offer this season. Strong 4-ln. Nutt and Castellane. ready now, 17% cents each. I* J. ROWE, Box 244, TituBvllIe, Fa. Geranium bargain. Best standard sorts, mixed, 2%-ln., 6c; 3-ln., 6%c; 3Mi-ln., 8c each. AUGUSTUS CASPBRS. Rochelle, 111. GliADIOLI. Gladiolus bulbs. First-class stock from our Michigan farms. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. GRAPE CUTTINGS. Grape Cuttings, Al stock. Moore's Early, Delaware. Niagara, Worden, Champion. Campbell 'a Early, Virginnes, 7Bc per 100, your choice. 1,000 Delaware, Moore's Early or Worden for $4.00. 10.000 Moore's Early for $35.00. See my display ad of Raspberry plants in this issue. CHARLES NASH, Nurssery, Three Rivers, Mich. niisEs. Dormant stock of Irla; Black Prince. Celeste, Flavescens, Queen of May, Santj Sonci, Siberian Blue, $2.50 per 100. Cash please. NEOSHO NURSERIES CO.. Box A, Neosho, Mo. You Need Room All surplus plant stock should be sold now. The plants need more room this warmer weath- er and will soon spoil if they don't get it. Every plant has cost you money and you can readily sell the surplus by advertising NOW. LYCHNIS. Lychnis Vlscarla Splendens and Gail- lardla Grand., $6 per 100 fg. stg. T. J. MURPHY, 409 Erie St., Palnesville. O. LILY OP THE VAIJiEY. Lily of the Valley pips. Finest quality; ready for Immediate delivery. Van Meeuwf n & Tagelaar. 1133 Broadway. New York. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO., orchid growers and raisers, Southgate. London, England. Cat- tleyas. Lalllo-Cattleyas our apecialty. One trial order solicited. Orchids of all kinds, established and seml-establlshed. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit, N. J. PALMS. Palms, high class, and novelties In deco- rative plants. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th Sts.. Philadelphia, Pa. POINSETTIAS. One-year-old Polnaettia stock plants, one to two inches thick, $18. $25 and $30 per 100. Less 6% tor cash. PAUL ECKB. 1225 Hayworth Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. PRIMULAS. Primula Obconlcas, Rosea. Apple Blossom. Kermeslna. Good, strong stock frotn 2^-111. pots at $6.00 per 100; $66.00 per IOCS. J. H. FIESSER. North Bergen, N. J. PRIVET. Privet. Box-Barberry, well rooted sum- mer frame cuttings, $66.00 per 1000. The Elm City Nursery Co., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc., New Haven, Conn. ROSES. 60.000 GRAFTED ROSE PREMIER Here Is your only opportunity to buy CHOICE GRAFTED PREMIER PLANTS $35.00 per 100 $360.00 per lOM Can make delivery at rate of 6000 weekly beginning at once. Absolutely healthy A No. 1 stock. Place your order at once for immediate or deferred shipment. WEISS & MEYER CO.. MAYWOOD. ILSAHOia. _ ROSE PLANTS. ~Rose plants in 2V4-lncb pots. Fine stock. Best in market. 100 1,000 Richmond $10. 0» $ 90.00 Killarney Brilliant 11.00 lOO.Ofr Pink Killarney 10.00 90.00 White Killarney 10.00 90.00 Ophelia 10.08 WIETOR BROS. 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago. L, D. Phone Randolph 2081. BENCH ROSE PLANTS Russell $100.00 oer 1000 Champ Weiland 80.00 per 1000 Toun.? Rose Stock — 2-Inch Pots 20.000 Ophelia $76.00 per 1000 5.000 Milady 75.00 per 1000- PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St.. Chicago ROSES READY FOR IMMBDIATB SHIPMENT COLUMBIA, 2%-ln. own root, $16 per 100; $126 per 1,000. CHARLES H. TOTTY COMPANY. Madison, New Jersey Roses. New for 1920. Pilgrim, Crusader and Mrs. John Cook. For further particu- lars write. A. N. Plerson, Inc., Cromwell. Conn. List of 8% and 4-ln. Roses ready, on re- quest. Leedle Co., Expert Rose Grower*. Springfield, O. It YOU Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 1920. The American Florist. 683 SEEDS. TO THE SEKD TRADE. Flarly GradUB peas $20.00 per 100 Iba. Thomaa Taxton peaa. . . . 20.00 per 100 Iba. Prince Edward peas 20.00 per 100 Iha. Black Valentine beans.... 14.00 per 100 lbs. F. O. B. cars. SIMON POS. 31 Bergen St., Paterson, N. J. Seed. Primula Obconica QiRantea Rosea. Dwarf tiablt, llffhi and dark stiades of plnlc. Select strain; fresh seeds. Pacitet of 1600 seeds. Sl.&O. Cash. Krneat Oechslln. River Por*8t. 111. Seeds. Specialists In variety. Onion, car- rot, beet, radlsli and par.'*iilp. Contract prices mailed on request. K. C. McGlU & Co., wholesale seed growers, San Francisco, Calif. Seeds. Pedlg'ree and selected stocks of rutabaga, turnip, cabbage. Savoy cabbage, beet and mangel ; flower seeds. Write for special prices, Ketway & Son. Langport, Eng. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon, squash and pump- kin seed; sugar, flint and Held corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo. Neb. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and Held corn on contract. Edgar F. HurfC, Swedesboro, N. J. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, musicnieloD, squash and pumpkin; sweet, flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co.. Valley. Neb. Seeds. Specialties; Cabbage. carrot, Dutch cornsalad. beans, peas, radish, scors- ■inera, etc Write for offers. SPRUIJT & CO.. Utrecht, Holland . Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cu- cumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co.* Fremont, Neb. Seeds, specialists: Pepper, eggplant, to- mato, vine seed and fleld corn. George R. Pedrlck & Son. contract seed growers. Pedrlcktown, N. J. Seed. Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon applica- tion. S. D. Woodruff & Sons. 82 Dey SU, New York. Seeds. Salvia Splendens or Clara Bedman, Salvia Bonfire, 1 lb.. $:JU ; 6 lbs. and over. 126 per lb. D. Landreth Seed Co.. Bristol, Seeds. Growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet. etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Miiford. Conn. Seeds. Primula Chinensis and P. Obconica GIgantea. For varieties and prices see dis- play advertisement elsewhere In this issue. Henry P. Michell Co.. 518 Market St.. Phila- delphia, Pa- Seeds. Peas, beans, corn and vecretable of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y. Seeds. Specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena In variety. Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy. Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every de- scription. The W. W, Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison Street, Chicago. Seeds. Specialties: Beets, mangoes, car- rots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. Godineau. Angers, France. Seed. Flower and Garden seeds. Sweet pea and nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed Co.. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Seeds, Garden, of all kinds. W^rlte for catalogue. Everette R. Peaoock Co.. 401S Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. SEEDS. Seeds. Wholesale price Mat for florists and market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co.. Philadelphia. Pa. Seeds. Wholesale fleld and garden seeds. J. Bolglano & Son, Light. Pratt and Ellicott Sts., Baltimore, Md. , Seels. Tomato, grown for the wholesale seed trade. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Catlf. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Fish Seed Co., Carplnterla. Calif. Seed. For the wholesale trade only. Braslan Seed Growers' Co., San Jose, Calif. Seed. Flower, vegetable and farm. "Whole- sale only. Kelway, Langport, England. Garden Seeds. All varieties. I. N. Simon & Son, 438 Market Street, Philadelphia. Pa, Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Seeds which succeed. Get quotations from Landreth, Bristol. Pa. SMIL AX. Smllax. Extra good, strong, well rooted plants. 2-In., $2.60 per 100. Elmer Rawl- ings, Allegany. N. Y. .SNAPDRAGONS. Plant a bench of Snapdragons and have plenty of flowers all through the summer; big producers and profit makers. If that bench of carnations or roses is not doing well, pull up and plant snaps; will pay BIG. Cultural directions with every ship- ment. Silver Pink, Rose Pink, Enchantress Pink, Red, Lavender, White, Yellow; ex- ceptionally fine plants, 2Vi-ln., $4.60 per 100; worth much more. Cash please. HILL- VIEW GREENHOUSE CO., La Crosse, Wis. Also see our ads under Asters, Chrysan- themums and Calendulas. SPHAGNXm MOSS. .=!phaKnum Moss for florists and nurserr- men. For spot shipments or contract. Write us. VauBhan'8 Seed Store, Chicago and New York. ro EXCHANGE. Vlnca Minor plants with 3 to B leads for ferns, Beranlums, dahlia bulbs, eladioll bulbs, cannas, roses or anything I can use. C. M. WEBB, Fayettevllle, Tenn. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Pine fleld-erown "frostproof" cabbage plants, Copenhagen Market, Wakefield, Ball- head, etc., 300, $1.25; 600. $2.00; 1,000 $3 0« postpaid. Express. 1,000, $2.60; 10,000, $20 00. Cash. Shipped safely anywhere. Well packed. TIDEWATER PLANT CO Franklin, Va. Seed sweet potatoes. Yellow Nansemond, LP Rivers and Big Stem Jerseys In heavy packed, full bushel hampers, $2.00 per ham- per. Booking ord»rs for plants. Send for price list. H. AUSTIN, Felton, DeL Rhubarb roots, strawberry variety. $30 0* per l.DOe. H. CORVAL RICHMAN. Malaga. Asparagus plants. 1 year old, 76 ct« Der 100. ODOR GREENHOUSES, Ida, Kan. VTNCAS. Vmca Minor or myrtle. Plants with 3 to 6 leads, $7.00 per 1,000, any quantity, C. M. WEBB. Fayettevllle, Tenn. VIOLETS. VIOLETS. Sweet Single, strong rooted plants, $10.00 per 1,000. Cash please. NEOSHO NURSERIES CO.. Box A, Neosho. Mo. MISCELLANEOUS. Seed packets for 1920. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or moret also catalogue, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co.. Fltch- burg. Mass. The Clipper lawn mower will drive out dandelion, buck plantain and crab grass in one season. Write for prices. Clipper Lawn Mower Co.. Dixon, IlL Hanging backets, plain wire, 10-in., $1.76: 12-in., $2.26; 14-in.. $3.00; 16-ln.. $4.60. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 264-66 Ran- dolph St.. Detroit. Mich. Meyer's Green Florists' Thread is the beat for all florists' purposes. Write for prices. John C. Meyer Florist Thread Works. Lowell. Mass. 1920 Catalogue. 48 pages for florists. Free on request. The John Henry Co.. Lansing. Mich. Hill's Evergreens. Beet tor over half a century. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co.. Box 404. Dundee. 111. Blooming and decorative plants of every description. Wm. K. Harris. 66th and Springfield Ave.. W. Philadelphia, Pa. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Cata- logues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Falnesviile. Ohio. 1,000 letterheads and 1,000 envelopes. $7.00. Good stock. Cash, please. Oorham Frlntery, Inc.. 642 S. Dearbonn St., Chicago. Tobacco stems, $1.50 per 100 lbs. Special price on five bales or more. SCHENCK CIGAR CO., Maroa, 111. if You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. €84 The American Florist. April 10, MISCELrliANEOrS. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House. £23 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for catalogue. Raedlein Basket Co.. 712 Mil- waukee Ave., Chicago. Llndley paper boxes for flowers. Write for sizes and prices. Llndley Flower Box Co., Marion, Ind. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. 1.000, 90c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Boilers of high grade tor greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Giblin & Co., Utica, N. T. Mastica tor greenhouse glazing. F. O. Fierce Co., 12 West Broadway, New York. Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp, Partridge & Co., Chicago. Wired toothpicks, 10,000, $2.60; 60,000, Jll.OO. W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 462 W. Krie St., Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Bauer Window Glass Co., i^aton, Ind. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia, Pa. . CARNATION STAPLES. Carnation staples. 36c per 1.000, 3,000 for Jl. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Springlleid, Mass. Plllsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for 36c; 3,000 for »1. 1. L. Plliabury, Gaiesburg, 111. CHARCOAL. Prepared Charcoal, $4.00 per 100 Ib^-. 16c lor containers, prepaid. PliTER PiSAHSON, 6732 Gunnison St., Chicago. FERTILIZERS Vor results use "Master Brand" prepared concentrated manures. Are perfectly adapted tor both outside and inside growing condi- tions. The Prolo-ieed and Guano Co., 4121 S. LaSaiie St., Chicago. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON. Stratford, London. Jingiand. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co., 309 Exchange Ave., U. S. Yards. Chicago. Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Manure Co., 32 Unlun Stock Yards, Chicago. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Florists' supplies; baskets, chiffons and novelties. Write or wire your orders. Will ship same day order Is received. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. , Everything the best in florists' supplies. H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. 1127 Arch St.. Phila- delphia. Everything In florist supplies and staples. The McCallum Co., 137 Seventh St., Pitts- burgh, Pa. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 26th St., New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. DieUch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof ma- terial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co., 908 Blackhawk St., Chi- cago. Greenhouses, Superior In construction, dur- able and inexpensive. Write for estimates. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 3100 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago. . Greenhouse construction. Write us for an estimate and sketch on your proposed greenhouse. Ickes-Braum Mill Co., 2340 Wabansla Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, floor- ing, white cedar posts, etc., everything in lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1660 Kingsbury St., Chicago. Greenhouse glass, plants and putty. It will pay you to get our estimates. The Dwelle-Kaiser Co., 261 Elm St.. BuflTalo, N. Y. Greenhouse construction. Write for plans and estimates. American Greenhouse Co., Masonic Temple, Chicago. INSECTICIDES. Aphlne, Jl per qt. ; $2.60 per gal. Fun- gine, $1 per qt. : $3.60 per gal. Vermlne, $1 per qt. ; $3 per gal. Aphlne Manufactur- ing Co., Madison. N. J. LABELS. WOOD LABELS for nurserymen and florists. The Benjamin Chase Co., Derry Village. N. H. POTS AND PANS. Nebraska red pots. Made of high grade material by skilled workmen In a modern plant. Write for prices. Kahler Pottery Co.. Ijouisvllle. Neb. Red pots, hanging baskets, lawn vases. Jardinieres and specialties. Write for cata- logue and prices. Florist Specialty Co., Idaville. Ind. Florists' red pots, all sizes: moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., South Zanesvllle, O. Red Pots. Before buying, write for prices. George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Hem- don St., Chicago. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. W^rlte for prices. A. H. Hews & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. For Sale — 4-inch flower pots, standard, now $1B.B0 per 1000. ERIC BUCHHOLZ, Muncle. Ind. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Allen. J. K.. New York. Amllng Co.. E. C, Chicago. Angermueller Co.. Geo. H., St. Louis, Mo. Bassett & Washburn. Chicago. Berger Bros.. Philadelphia, Pa. Bernlng. H. G., St. Louis. Mo. , Brenner. Edward. New York. Budlong Co., J. A.. Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers* Assn.. Chicago. Coan, J. J.. Inc.. New York. Erne & Company, Chicago. Fenrlch. Joseph H., New York. Foerster Co.. Joseph. Chicago. Ford. M. C New York. Ford. 'William P., New York. Froment, H. E., New York. Futterman Bros., New York. Goldstein. I., New York. Hart. George B.. Rochester, N. Y. Henshaw Floral Co. Inc., New York. Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee. Wis. Kastlng Co.. W. F., Buffalo, N. Y. Kennlcott Bros. Co., Chicago. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS- Kervan Co., The, New York. Kessler, Wm. A,, New York. Kruchten, John, Chicago. Kuhl. Geo. A.. Pekln. 111. Mackle, William. New York. McCallum Co.. Pittsburgh. Pa. Meconi, Paul. New York. Millang, Joseph A., New York. Miller & Musser, Chicago. Neidinger Co., Jos. G.. Philadelphia, Pa. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange. New York. Niessen Co., The Leo., Philadelphia, Pa. Pierson, A. N., Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh. Pa. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. Poliworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee. Wis. Polykranas, Geo. J., New York. Pyter & Co., A. T., Chicago. Randall Co.. A. L., Chicago. Reld. Edward, Philadelphia, Pa. Reinberg. George, Chicago. Reinberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. Riedel & Williams, New York. Rusch & Co., Gust., Milwaukee, Wis. Sheridan, W. F., New York. Siebrecht. Geo. C. New York. Long Island Floral Co., Brooklyn. N. Y. Tonner. O. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co., Chas. H., Madison, N. J. Traendly & Schenck, New York. Traveling Wholesale Florist, Inc., New York. United Cut Flower Co., New York. Vaughan, A. L. & Co., Chicago. Weiland & Risch Co., Chicago. Wietor Bros., Chicago. Wlttbold, Geo. Co., Chicago. Young & Co., A. L., New York. Young & Co., John, New York. Bailey's New Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture Six Splendid Volumes Price, $6.00 Per Volume Carriage paid to any part of the United States 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. 1920. The American Florist. 685 □ THE CUSTOMERS' ■ INTEREST FIRST p This is the basis of the Kroescbell standard. And this principle makes I the Kroescbell policy the most liberal of all the Greenhouse Boiler business n NOT CAST IRON D D D D A KROESCHELL is the key to fuel economy. KroeschellBros.Co.''"^^'^''' CHICAGO n □ THE KROESCHELL □ POLICY • We make every kind of boiler, but it is Q our policy to supply only the type of boiler best suited for the conditions, g You get the highest boiler value. D D Albany, N. Y. ^OTE.S. Tho Iliiwer show held by thi' Horists' club on the night of March 25, was remarkable for the beautiful display of Easier stock .shown by the growers. Henkes Bi-other.s contribvited three vase.s of carnations, mostly White and Pink Enchantress; William Hannell displayed rambler rose.s and white and pink spira'as: William Maver, gardener for Henry M. Sage, staged gardenias: George E. Nagongast, Jr., hydrangeas: Frederick A. f)anker. roses, and James Snyder, Rhinebeck. violets. F. R. Pier- son, Tarrytown, sent a vase of .")!• blooms of his new carnation, Hope Henshaw, a pink variety that attracted favorable comment. Several of the retailers contributed bouquets and cor- sages. After the show, the exhibits were auctioned off to tho retailers pres- ent. F. A. Danker bought the vase of Hope Henshaw for $12. The sale brought $22;5..5(). Fine weather during Easter week worked to the advantage of the Hor- ists. On Palm Sunday, invitations were extended by two of the retailers. Frederick A. Danker and George B. Na- gengast, Jr., to the public, to visit their greenhouses. The result was a remark- able response. It is estimated that over 2,000 people in the afternoon passed through Mr. Danker's green- houses. Not so many visited the Na- gengast houses, but. nevertheless, the number was considerable. This is the first year that Mr. Nagengast extended an invitation to the public to visit his range. Two of the houses are new, having been finished last fall. Under a plan of co-operation agreed upon between the New York State Col- lege of Agi-iculture, Cornell University. Ithaca, and some growers in Columbia county, the state college will establish at Kinderhook. this .season, a field laboratory. It will be in charge of an expert, who will devote his time next summer to help the growers to solve their problems. The growers will pro- vide a .salary, maintenance, and an automobile for the expert, who will make investigations of insect i>ests and plant diseases. The plan has been tried out in a number of sections of the state since lOOr*. and is reported to liave proved satisfactory. Charles S. W^ilson. state commis- sioner of agriculture, has extended his quarantine order of last year against the European corn borer to include 10 counties in the state. In this matter, the commissioner is co-operating with the federal authorities, who have pro- hibited the exportation from the quar- antined districts of corn, broom corn, celery, green beans in pod, beets with tops, spinach, shrubbery, oat and rye straw, chrysanthemums, asters, cos- mos, hollyhock, gladioli and dahlias. Philip Bender, city superintendent of QUALITY-SER VICE "Blauvelt" Hero Pipeless Furnace System Installed at half the cost of Steam or Hot Water. 70 degrees of heat guaranteed in zero weather. Can be installed with or without PIT. Saves 35% of your Goal Bill* We have also Special Burners for Oil— and Grates for Soft Coal or Wood. A perfect moist heating system. The ideal beat for growing all kinds of greenhouse products. In fact, it is the coming Greenhouse Heating System. "Blauvelt" Hero Pipeless Furnace Company 41 1 Sycamore St., PLAINFIELD, N. J. Mention the American Florist ichen icritino parks, has announced the resumption of the municipal programme of tree planting, which was interrupted by the world war. The park department is planning to set out shortly ;!,0(X) trees along new thoroughfares. Frederick A. Danker has added to his nursery equipment, a 1%-ton Packard truck. During the winter, he had an expert thoroughly overhaul his two de- livery automobiles used at the retail store, and tliev are in fine condition. R. D. Providence, R. I. BEST EASTER IN MANY YEARS. Easter trade this year was exception- ally good. Stock sold almost on sight, with everything offered having a heavy call. Violets were in somewhat limited supply, and of poor quality, but they moved freely. Corsages of sweet peas were very popular and a sufficient supply of these flowers to meet requirement.s conld not be ob- tained. Plants enjoyed an excellent sale, the offerings including daffodils, bougainvilleas, r:iml)ler roses, tulips, spirieas, hyacinths, primulas, cinerarias, deutzias, azaleas and rhododondrons. Ferns, Ficus elasfica and palms also found buyers. As a whole, stock sold exceptionally well with volume of busi- ness better than in any previous year, from present indications. H. A. T. SAif Diego, Calif. — The San Diego Floral Association is planning for one of the largest exhibitions in its history the latter part of April. WI ARE SPECIALISTS IN GREENHOUSE GLASS Free Fren BnbUcs— Dnifom ia TUckncu. PAINTS and PUTTY n u ■aii.-i (Semi-Paste.) The 6reenhouse White p«int particular Florists Prefer. It win p«7 yoa to get our estimates. TH> DWELLE-KAISER «> 251 Elm St., - BUFTALO, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writinir DREER'S Florists' Specialties New Brand New Style "RIVERTON HOSE'* Furriish«»a in ifiiLMftg up to 5U0 feet \\ ithout sfam or joint. The HOSE for the FLORIST ^4-inch, pt-r ft 22o R^-el of 500 ft 2Ic ■.; Reels. MOO ft 20c 14-1 nch, per ft 1 9c >el of SOU ft. I8c Couplings furnished without ctiarize. HENRY A. DREER ■14716 Chestnut Street PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Mention the American Florist token wriUno 686 The American Florist. April 10, Louisiana Red Cypress Bench Lumber No doubt some of your old benches need repairing — or may have to be entirely replaced. We have ready for immediate shipment, from our Chicago yard, a large and well assorted stock of Genuine Louisiana Red Cypress BenCll Lumber, and can take care of your needs— large or small. Write for prices, giving us a list of your requirements. Wlien ready to build that new greenhouse, let us figure with you. ' Our construction is most mDdern. Our price is reasonable. Write us. THE FOLEY GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. Main Office and Factory: 3100 S. Spauiding Ave. Designers Builders Heating Engineers CHICAGO, ILL. Downtown Office : state -Lake Bldg. Rochester, N Y, WEEK BEFORE E-VSTER IS DULL. With few social functions and trade being held back for Easter the de- mand of the past week, has been quiet. Stock of all kinds is plentiful with the exception of plants affected by the em- bargo, and due to the cool weather it has been easy to hold back tulips, daffo- dils and all bulbous stock for Easter. Carnations are excellent and continue to bring fancy prices. Violets have also maintained good quality, favored by the cool weather. Roses of all kinds are very fine and lily of the vallev is good and the supply plentiful. Cat- tleyas are numerous but do not have much call. NOTES. Representatives of horticultural in- terests are making strong protest agauist a bill introduced in the legisla- t"J"e calling for an appropriation of •WOO.OOO for another cattle building on the state fair grounds. Steps are be- ing taken to secure a suitable horticul- tural building and $500,000 will be asked for that purpose. H. E. Wilson is well supplied with a fine lot of Harrisii lilies. Mrs. Arvilla Smith, of this establishment, has re- sumed her duties after an absence of two months. Salter Bros, have been featuring at- tractive window displays of bulbous plants and pus.sy willow trees in full bloom. C. W. Curtis, of Irondequoit. is cut- tmg excellent stock, included in which are some very fine cattlevas and gen- istas. Horace J. Head is making plans for a trip to England, sailing the latter part of May for a visit with his parents. The Easter display of Geo. T. Boucher is one of the finest in the vv^estern part of the state. Mrs. George T. Boucher is convale.s- cing after a severe illness. Chester. OriAWA. LL. — The King Greenhouses, the oldest in this city, have been pur- chased by the Davis-Steiner Co. Cleveland, O. — The Cleveland-McCal- him Co.. of this citv. has been incor- porated -nith a capital of $10,0fK) to operate a florist establishment. The incorporators are E. J. McCallum, J. M. McLaughlin. H. F. Bovd, J. Guen- ther and W. H. Temblett. y* LL Nurserymen. Seedsmen and Flo- ^* rists wishing to do business "with Europe should send for the Horticultural Advertiser This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade: it is also taken by over 1,000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscriptions, to cover postage, $1.00 As the H. A. is a phrely TRADE me- dium applicants should, with the sub- scription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nurserj' or seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lowdham, Notts. AddreSN EDITORS OF "H. A." I.OWDHAM. NOTTS, ENGLAND. Mention the Amencan Florist when writino Wired Toothpicks 10.000, $2.50; 50,000, $11.00. Mannfactored by W. J. COWEE, BerUn, N. Y. Sample Free. For Sale by Dealers. Mention the American Florist when ^vHtinp Hamilton, ont. — Major Connon has resumed his duties as president of the John Connon Co., Ltd. Sterling, III. — Oscar W. Ecklund and wife have opened two new houses at 101 Seventeenth avenue. St. Jose:ph, Mo. — The 125-foot smoke- stack at the range of the Stuppy Floral Co. was blown down March 4, wrecking several houses and causine damage to the amount of about $15,000. Consid- erable stock was frozen, but 80.000 rose plants were saved by prompt action. THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120- page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- . tains many chapters (covering all sides of I growing, propagating I storing, etc., and also some 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, $1.60 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUTACTURERS PMILADELPHIA. PA. The Regan Printing House Large Runs of CATALOGUES OUR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES 523 PLYMOUTH COURT, CHICAGO 1920. The American Florist. 687 H"TVTT*l*'i**i"H*'H YOU WILL BE SURPRISED At the quality there U in WIZARD BRAND Shredded Cattle Manure this year. New equipment provide! a better (election of crude manure* than ever before and it shows up in every bag of Shredded Cattle Manure. PuLVERizEb Sheep- Pulverized Cattle SHREbbEb Cattle n/lNQRE Is dried and sterUized in high temperature direct heat dryers. It saves you time and labor in handling and application. Does not bring you foreign weeds and grasses that come with crude or air dried manures. WIZARD BRAND may not always be lowest in price but it is highest in quality and the recollec- tion of quality remains long after price is forgotten. WIZARD BRAND Trade Mark is tagged or printed on every bag for your protection. Your dealer can supply WIZARD BRAND if you insist or we will quote on any quantity from a bag to • carload promptly. ■ • * t % * THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO., No,_3^cn,on«oc,,Y«rds. Chicago, 111. | Azalea Pots, Hansrin^ Baskets, I..awD Vases, Cms, Etc, Red Pots Refined Clays — Skilled Labor The Peters & Reed Pottery Co. so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO "Moss AKtec" Ware HORACE C. GRAY CO. «00 Fifth Avenue New York Mention the American Florist when writing CAMBBIDGE NEW YORK Wor>(l's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers ol FLOWER POTS Why? A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. George Keller Pottery Go. SUOCBSSOR TO |6E0. KELLER & SON, Manolactnrers ot Red Pots Before buying write for pricei 2614-2622 Beradon St.. CHICAGO. Uention the American Florist when writing I Nebraska Red Pots AKE RECOGMZED EVERYAVHERE EOR QUALITY Your orders always receive prompt and careful attention. Made of high grade material by skilled workmen in a modern plant. Write for prices on your requirements. Kahler Pottery Co., Louisville, Neb. Mention the Aytierican Florist when 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 COMPANY BURNLBTT, BNOL.A«rD. Mention the American Florist when writing John C. Mooinger Co. GREENHOUSES nesisint-r.'* - llniiiifacturer.s - Builders We sell the complete house or any part 908 Blackhawk St., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing rreer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Creenbouses Drive ear ud trae« becaose t>oUi bevels are oa xixe tame fide. Can't twist and biealc tbe glass io driving. Galvan- ized and will Bot rotu No fights or lefts. The Peerless Clazing Point lipateoted. Noothere lilce ^ It. Order from your deaie^ or direct from as. 1000.90c. postpaid, f Samples free. BENSY A. DEEES.I 714 Cbestnnt BtrMtX rUlAdolphlA. Mention the American Florist when writing SUPERIOR RED POTS Quality and prices right. ASK US. FLORIST SPECIALTY GO. IDAVILLE, INDIANA Mention the American Florist when writino 688 The American Florist. April 10, Index to Advertisers. Allen JK fi'.S Alpha Floral Co 670 American Bulb Co. . . I American tjreen- house Mfc Co IV AmIingE C Jo 661 Aoderson S A 666 Angermueller G H Lo 663 Apl-ine Mfg Lo ill Aphrodite I o 669 Astoria Florist 669 Avenue Floral Co.. 671 Baer Julius ... 671 Barnard iV W Co... 676 Barnes W) t6B Bassettfiz Vvssbburn 6-4 Baumer Aug 671 Baur Window Glass Co IV BayertdoiferH&Co 6^3 Begerow's 670 Berger B'os 662 Berning H G f62 Blackistore Inc . . . 67i' BodgerJ&Sons "o.673 Boigjano I & Son 673 Bramley & Son 670 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 672 Breitmeyer's I Sons 670 Bremond .A & L Freres 677 BrennetEdward ^h*^ Broadway Plorist n.9 Brown A ] ~ie.f& < o. 672 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 677 Bruns ri N 6 Dominion Floral Co 670 Dorner F & Sons Co 679 Draime Bros 679 Dreer HA 685 687 Drevon-TegelaarCo 676 Dunlop lohn H 670 Dwelle-Kfis»' Co.. 6*5 Dysinger M &S L ..678 Eble Charles C67 Edwards ''old'g Box 6% Elm City Nu s Co. ..680 Engelm^nn C 666 Erne & Co 660 Evans A W B f.70 Eicell Laboratoiies III Eyres H Q 666 Fallon Florist 6''| Fentirh JosS (64 Fleischm^n 668 Florltis' Publicity Service Bu'eau of S A F. 6-^3 6S'; 66? 661 Florist Specially o 687 Foerster ( o los 656 Foley Greenhouse Mfg Co 6% Ford MC 665 Ford WiHiom p ...665 Fox J M * Son Inc 671 Frau»rlelder r (f,7 Frepman Mrs J B .. 670 FreyC H (6S Prey & Frev £63 Friedman 667 Froment H E 665 Kutterman Bros 664 Calvin Tbos F bh9 Gasser J M Co 670 Giblin & Co Ill Gnatt Ove CoThe...6S2 Godineau R & M . 674 Goldstein 1 665 GorhamPrinterylnc IV Grakeiow Chas H 671 GrandRapidsFloCo.671 Grimm & Gorly f(.8 Gudi.-Brrs 671 Haber mehi'sSons JJ.666 Hammond's Print & Slug Shot Wks.... 688 Hardesty & Co 670 Harris Wm K 679 Hart Geo B 665 "art Henrv f(.9 Haven Seed Co 674 Hiini John G & Son.6"l Henderson \&'"o.I 676 Henderson Lewis 668 Henry Co Ttie John.6fO Henshaw Floral Co.". 5 Hertz & Nash (.64 Hero Pioeless Fur- nace Co 685 Herr Albert M 678 Hess & Swoboda 6^8 Hesfiion f 69 H»ws & f^o A H. .. Ml Hill D Nursery C0..6W Hogewoning Sr Sons. 676 Hollywood Gardens. MtS Holm &Oison 618 Holton & HunkelCo.6(;3 Hon Advertiser 686 HortTr = de lournal.fS' Hurff Edear F 677 Hurst & Son 674 Ickes-Braun Mill Co.lV Idlewi'd Greenhs. .. 671 Jackson&PerkinsCo6S0 lahn Hugo 671 Joy Floral Co (-67 Kahler Potterv Co. 687 Kasting W F Co ... I Keller Pott'yCo Geo 687 Keller Sons J B 666 Kelway & Son 674 Kennicott Rros Co 654 KervanCnThe 665 Ketsler Wm 665 Kottmiller A.... 669 Kropschell Bros Co 685 Kruchten John 661 Kuhl Geo A 6:9 ' ager & Hurrell .. 6-3 Landrelh Seed Co ..673 Lang Flo&NursCo.6f,8 Lange A (67 Lecakes C & Co .664 Lindley Flower Box '•o 661 Littlefie'd Florist.... 670 Longren A F 679 Louise FlowerShop.666 McCallum Co 663 Mc 'unie GeoG... 66*. McGill R I &' 0....674 McHutchinaoF & Co. 674 Mnckir Wi'liam '65 Malandre Bros 669 Mangel fhl Matthews the Flo'st.67n Matthewson J F '67 Meconi Paul 665 Metnire Ridge Nurs 670 Meyer lohn C Florist Thread Works, 660 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 6*^1 Michell HenryFCo 674 MiUang los A 664 Miller Floral Co 671 Miller & Musser... 661 Mitchell John R. 6':3 Monineer J C Co ..(87 Montrose Mur8erie8.680 Murray Samuel. 671 NashCharles (81 Neidinger JosG Co. .(63 Newell A (71 N Y Cut Flower Ex, 665 N Y Flo-al Co 667 N lessen L'^o Co 66'' Cechslin Ernest 676 Oriental Goldfish & Supply Co (60 GREENHOUSE GLASS BEST BRANDS SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. 2263 LUMBER STREET, CHICAGO, ILL. Papadem J G Co 669 Pars Floral Co .... 671 Park Floral Co 666 Peacock E R Co 673 Pearson E W .... 666 Pedrick G R&Son..676 Pennthe Florist 6/I1 Peiers& Reed Potty 687 Philips Bros 667 Fierce F O Co IV Pierson F R Co I Pierson AN(Inc).... I Pieters-W heeler Seed Co 672 Pikes Peak Flo Co 671 Pillsbury 1 L Ill Pittsb'rghCutFloCo.f)6( Podesra &Bildocchi.670 Pofhlmann Brt s Lo II Pollworth C C Co,. (6! PolvkranasGeoJ .. 6f)5 Potter Floral Co ... 671 Proto-Feed & Guano Co 688 Pulverized Manure Co The 6P7 Pyler AT&fo 657 Ratdlein Basket Co 6' 1 Randall A L Co. ,. '.(.1 Randall's Flo Shop. 670 Randolph & Mc- Clements (.66 Rawlings Elmer 678 Ready Reference 681 Reed & Keller .III Regan Pig House ..686 Reid Edw 662 Rein berg Geo 661 Rein berg Peter 655 Rice Bros 03 RiceJetomeBSeedCo673 RobinsonJCSeedCo 676 Rock Wm LPI0C0..668 KodgersJ W 670 Kohnert Waldo.. 674 Rosaia Bros 671 Rosery Hloral Co.... 671 Koutzahn Seed .,0. . 677 Rusch G & (.,0 6(j3 saake O C 671 SalzerSeed Co J A.. 668 Sceery Edw 671 Schiller the Florist 667 Schillo A Lum Co ...IV Schlatter W & Son.. 688 Schling Max 6f9 Schmidt Chas L 666 Severs Bros Ltd 678 Shaffer Geo >: 670 Sharp Part'idge&Co.688 SheppardH W 670 Sheridan Grhs Co....f68 Sheridan Walter F... 665 Siebrecht Geo C 665 Simon & Son I N 674 Situations & Wants. 651 Skidelsky SS&Co.. I Smith A W & Co.... 666 Smi'h & Co E D ....676 Smith & Fetters Co. 671 Smith Henry 671 Storrs& Harrison 677 678 Siumop G E M *>69 ThorburnJ M &Co. 677 TonnerO A & L A..6'6 Totty Chas H...652 '^76 Traendly &Schenck 6b5 Traveling Wholesale Florist 664 Trepel Joseph (66 United ( ut Flo Co. (.65 Vanderschoot R A..(j7(> Magic Fertilizers "FOR THE FLORIST" Chicago Feed and FertSizer Co. 809 Exchange Avenue, U. S. Yards, Chicago Van Meeuven & Tegelaar 679 Vaughan A L Co. ...657 Vaughan's Seed ^tore .. ..I 657 675 679 680 Vick's Sons las 677 VincentRJr&Sons Lo 1 Walker F Co 671 WeberF H 671 Weiland & Risch...661 Weir Jas.... 666 Western Seed & Irrigat'on Co 673 Wietor Bros 656 Williams Mrs E A. 666 WiDterson Co E F..660 WittboldG Co ....667 Wolfskin Bros& Morris Goldenson.668 Wonder Plant Irrigator Co 660 Woodruff SD& Sons 674 Yckohama Nurs Co. 673 Young A L& Co... 664 Young John & Co. ..665 Zech & Mann. ..658 661 ^'Master Soil Builders" Send for prices on Master Brand Vine and Plant Manure — eventually you will use it. Why not now? The Proto-Feed & Guano Co. 4121 South La Salle Street, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing No loss if you mend your split carna- tions with Super^pr Carnation STAPLES 36c per 1000; 3,000 for $1.00 Postpaid Wm. Schlatter & Son Before 422 Main Street A«er SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Mention the American Florist when ioritino -SLUG SHOT=- Used from Ocean to Ocean for 35 Years Sold by Seed Dealers of America Sana Cunmnts, Potatoes, Cabbago, Molona, Ptowen. Traea and Shruba bom InaeoU. Put up in pofwiUr pB«ka««a at popolar prieea. Writs for free pamphlet oa Boca and Biighta, ata.. to B. HAMMOND. Beacoa. Naiw York. Mention the American Florist when loriting iMiiiiiiiiiitiniuiniiiHiiniiniiiiniiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiininiiiiiiiinininiiiiiniiiiiiiuiiuiitiniiiuiiiiiiiuniuiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiuuuMNUiHiiiiuiiiiiiuiiiiiii' THE CLIPPER There are three things that destroy your lawns — DandellonB, Buck Plan- tain and Crrtb G ass. In one season the Clipper will drivp them all out. Your dealer should have them— if he hns not, drop us a linp and we will send circulars nnd prices. CLIPPER LAWN MOWER COMPANY DUon, UlinoU ii^^ tijiiiiiiiiiiiininiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiimiiniiriiiiii< Mention the Amei-ican Florist when writino THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS MANXTFACTURED BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND Mention the American Florist when writing Pmp.ricd is "the Prow of the I/essel; there may be more cam fart Rmidships, but we are the hrst to touch Unknown Sea" " Vol. UV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, APRIL 17, 1920. No. 1663 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885 fopyrlght 1920 by Amerii-iin Florist Company. Entered us Second Class Mutter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post Ortice at Chicago. Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Eveut Saturday et AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameno, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mfxico, $1.50 a year; Canada. $2.00; Kurope and Countries in Postal Union. 82.50. Volumes Half Yearly From August 3. 1901. Single Copies, 10 cents. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc.. American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St.. Chicag' SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Ofpicbrs — A. L. Miller. Jamaica. N. Y., President; F. C. W. Brown. Cleveland, O., Vice- PresidvDt; Jobn Young, 1170 Broadway, New Yotk, Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treas. The thirty-sixth annual convention will be h«ld at Cleveland, O., August 17-19. 1920. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY. Next annual meeting. Indianapolis. Ind., Octo- ber, 1920. Officers — Pbilip Breitmeter, Detroit, Mich., President; Irwin Bertermann, Indianapolis, Ind., Vice-President; Albert Pochblon, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Next aDDual convention and exhibition, Waih- ington, D. C, November 1920. Officers: Thomas W. Head, Lake Forest, 111., President; Z. D. Blackistone, Washington, D. C, Vice-President; C. W. Johnson, 2242 W 109th Street. Chicago, Secretary; Cbas. H. Tottt, Madison, N. J., Treas. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibitian, Wash- ington, D. C, January, 1921. Officers; C. W. Johnson, Chicago, President: D.G.Grillbortzer. Washington, D. C Vice-President; A. F. J. Baur, Thirty-eighth St. and Rookwood Ave., Indianapolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Ofeicefs — Robert Ptle, West Grove, Pa. President; F. L. Atkins. Rutherford, N. J.. Vice President; E. A. White, Cornell University Ithaca, N. Y., Secretary: IIarrt O. Mat, Summit N. J., Treasurer. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition. Boston, Mass., July 10 11. 1920. officers— G. W. Kerr. Doylestown, Pa.. President; Wm. Gray, Bellevue Rd.. Newport, R. I.. Secretary. 1 SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. ! j I 9 i %iiiBiiniiiniiBiiniiBiiiBiiiBitBiiBiiiBi«iiBiiMiiaiiiiiiiBriBiiaiiiaiiwiiaiiiBiiBiiuiiHiiui[BiiiBi!niiaiiiBiHi>iBiiiiiiiBiinnwmniinitmiviwmw Sweet Peas. A .sowing of sweet peas made in pots late in March which can t>e trans- planted outside as soon as all danger from late frosts is passed, will give a crop of these flowers two or three weeks earlier than the seed sown in the ground. There is generally a time in late June and early July that the sweet peas in the greenhouses come very poor, owin? to the excessive heat under glass and the infection of red spider, and the early sowings outside are not yet in flower. Five or six seeds sown in a 3-inch pot and these placed on the sill or window ledge or on a hanging shelf will make nice stock for planting out after the mid- dle of April and the advantage of those started in the greenhouses over the ones sown in the-cpld ground will be quickly be seen upon trial. They can be grown so that they will take but little valuable room under glass and the extra expense of this and the labor in transplanting them, will be more than recompensed by having fine flow- ers at at time when most of the stock is in poor condition. The plants that are growing Inside will re- quire considerable attention as the sun increases in power; the growth is very rapid and the vines must be kept erect or crooked flower stems will be the result. They should be gone over every day, and where the grow- ing shoots are getting away frm the supports they should be fastened to them. Lllium Lanclfollum. Among the best flowers for green- liouse culture during the summer months is the Lilium lancifolium, of varieties rubrum, roseum album and Melpomene. While these varieties can all be grow-n outside, yet under those conditions they rarely give perfect flowers and they also tarnish quickly in the direct rays of the sun or under heavy rains, and to have flowers that can be used for decorative work or designs it is far better to grow them under glass. Those that are to bloom in July should have been started in March, but for August blooming they can be planted now. One of the easi- est ways to grow these bulbs is to plant them in boxes from four to six inches deep, not too large, but of a size that one man can handle when filled with soil. Do not fill the boxes too full when planting the bulbs, for like all lilies they throw out roots at the sur- face, so it is well to leave room for top dressing later. Grow them in a cool, shady location and after the spikes be- gin to grow, give them plenty of water and keep them tied erect to stakes. Constant fumigation will be necessary to keep the green fly in check. This is in no way forcing these bulbs, and if properly dried off after blooming the bulbs may be grown year after year and a good crop of flowers obtained. Freeslas. Although the freesias are a cheap bulb they should not be thrown away, for it takes but little attention to ripen them off after they are through bloom- ing and as good bulbs can be procured as those that are purchased. The free- sia is a native of southern Africa, so they are blooming at the natural sea- son when flowered in midwinter in the north. But the bulbs must be allowed to mature their growth and then dried off gradually. The pots or boxes in which they are grown can then be placed in full sunlight and allowed to become very dry. A shelf near the glass makes an admirable place on which to place them after the growth has finished, and no more watering is required, but they must not stand where any drip from the roof on a stormy day is liable to keep them moist. They can be shaken out in June and the bulbs started, as it is comparatively easy to select the flowering bulbs and 690 The American Florist. April 17, store in a dry place until wanted for planting. For Christmas blooming the bulbs should be started early in July and a succession of plantings until Sep- tember will give the grower flowers until the following spring. Hydrangfeas. There are very few plants that are generally grown that show more vari- ance in their culture or in the returns to the grower than the hydrangeas, especially those that are grown for summer blooming. In looking over the stocks in the several markets one will often see the extremes of these plants grown in the same sized pot; one with eight to 10 heads of bloom, short and stocky, with fine foliage, an ornament on any porch or in any yard; and the other tall and long jointed, with two or three heads of bloom and five or si.x branches with no flowers and the foli- age thin and small, the former bring- ing the grower $3.00 to $3.50 and the latter hiardly averaging $1.00. lYet these two plants have practically cost the grower the same amount of labor. These plants grow rapidly and must have plenty of room, an abundance of sun and lots of nourishment. It is useless to try to grow a good plant when they are crowded together. Many growers finish these plants by raising the pots over the lienches of bedding plants that do not now require the full amount of sun, placing the hydrangeas about four feet apart in the center of the bench and standing the pot on a stand two feet above the other plants. This gives the hydran- geas a fine location. When the plants have set tlieir buds, the pots will prob- ably be full of roots and a watering of liquid manure once or twice a week will greatly assist them in finishing up the flower and keep the foliage in good color. To grow good hydrangeas they must have plenty of food, room enough to grow shapely and for the air to cir- culate all around the plant and a light, well ventilated location. Under these conditions they are easily grown and are remunerative to the grower. Beddlns: Plants. TJhe general florist will now have his hands full with bedding stock, which should now be spread out and given the necessary room. The geraniums should be spaced, and if any have grown too tall to make shapely plants the tops should be cut back, but at the present day the trade wants a gera- nium in bloom at bedding time, and very little pinching should be done after the first of April, for it will take from then until the first of June to produce a new branch with a flower. Ageratums, alternantheras. alyssums, heliotropes and like blooming plants should be kept on the move and be given good light positions. Salvia should be kept pinched back until the latter part of the month, which should produce fine, shapely plants. The co- leus should be rooted and the top rubbed out as soon as established in the pots. Seedlings should be potted or flatted, the former preferred if a price can be obtained commensurate for the extra labor, but if flatted give them room enough to develop properly. Cannas will now require a warm, light location and plenty of root room. The one great factor in growing good bed- ding stock is, at this season, to keep the plants moving and never allow them to get a check, for if once severely checked, a good plant is an impossi- bility. Gypsophlla Panlculata. There are few summer flowers that are of more use to the florist having a local trade than the gj'psophila. for it lightens up work beautifully and great- ly aids in softening the appearance of the summer flowers, many of ^vhich have a course look in floral work, and in bouquets, sprays and basket work the sprays are particularly useful. The grower not possessing a good Ijed of this should procure stock at once and plant them in a good, sunny position, and after once becoming established they require no further attention than to keep the bed free from weeds and occasionally cultivated. Seed can lie now sown and as soon as large enough transplanted in rows outside, where they can remain until another spring, when they can be again transplanted to permanent quarters, but to have plants that will bloom this year it will be necessary to procure older stock. The double form of this plant is even more beautiful than . the single for some purposes, and its lasting quali- ties make it more valuable for a cut flower than the older variety. Peonies. As soon as the frost is out of the ground the poeny beds should he forked over and the manure mulch that was placed on them last fall should be forked or spaded in. but let this lie done by a careful man. or at least not by help that knows nothing aljout this work. The young growths start very early and are very tender, so it is best not to fork too close to the crowns, but loosen up all t'le soil around the plants. It is also well to leave the stems covered as deep as they have been all winter, for a sharp frost may injure a stem that has been protected through the severe winter and then subjected to sharp cold. But the loosening of the soil to good depth will conserve the moisture and allow the air to get into the soil. If the plants were not mulched with manure in the fall, it is well to spread some old manure, not fresh, on the beds be- fore spading and fork it in. Although the fall is the best time to transplant peonies, yet if not done and it is de- sired or necessary to move them, they can be transplanted early in the spring, but this must be done before the growths are above the surface of the ground and as much soil left about the roots as possible. These plants make their young roots in the fall, and if any attempt is made to shake the soil off, the roots will be broken do- ing this. Divisions must therefore be carefully made ,so as to disturb the roots as little as possible. The dry roots that are purchased at this time are much better planted in pots or boxes until the roots are formed in th^ soil and later transplanted to the ground. It cannot be expected that plants of this kind will produce any flowers this year, for it will only be possible to get them established in "their new location the first season. Camellias. While it is a question if the camellia will ever become as popular as it was years ago, yet there seems to be a growing demand for the blooms of the "Japonica" as it was so familiarly known to the grandparents of the present generation, and the flowers are well adapted to certain classes of work or occasions. A few dwarf plants are now also seen in flower in some of the stores. They; are easily grow^n, the prime requisite being a cool house, one with a night temperature of 45° to 50°, and the constant care throughout the year that all hard-wooded plants re- quire. The large specimens which are grown for cut blooms may be planted in the ground of the house, first spad- ing in a quantity of leaf-mold and rot- ted cow manure. The small plants are generally grown in pots, firmly planted in the same kind of soil, with plenty of drainage. They do not require repot- ting often, and when done, the shift should be to only to one size larger, and this should be made just after the plant is through flowering, for it then starts to make its growth for another season. When the growth starts, the plants should be given plenty of water and frequently syringed; in fact, careful watering is the one thing necessary in their culture. They should never be- come dry, and during the hot days of summer, frequent syringings are re- quired, which also greatly assists in keeping down mealy bug and scale, the A WELL FLOWERED HYDRANGEA. in 20. The American Florist. 691 only two insects to which the plant Is Nujbect. The cause of the buds ilroji- plnp. which will sometimes occur, can Invariably be traced to the plant be- comlni? dry sometime diirinp- Its growth. Durinf? the summer, heavy shade over the plants will be required, and an abundance of air should be provided .it this time. Pottlnf YouDg: Stock. At this season of the year the plant prower will have thousands of younfr seedlings to jmt or place in flats and as many more to shift from a small pot to a larger size, and it does not seem that any instruction in potting should be necessary, but we cliamed not long ago to see a boy potting and wondered if the plants would live and we theu saw in the houses many of the plants which had been potted struggling for existence It seems to be the general idea with the young gardener that the one that can pot the most plants in a given time is the smartest, regardless of how well it is done and how the plants afterward grow. The young man whom we saw would fill the pot full and then make a hole in the soil with his finger, place tlie seedling in the hole and then press the top soil around the stem. The chances were that the roots of many of these plants were still hanging in an enclose*! hole in the center of the pot, for the soil should have been firmed around the roots. That he could handle a large number of plants in a given time was no question, but a much better plant can be grown if the soil is made firm around the roots first and then the top firmed down. The same thing happens in transplanting where the loose soil is thrown around between the plant and the pot and the top then firmed down. A little soil should be first thrown in the bottom of the pot. and the plant placed in this, then a little soil around the plant, which should be firmed down, then a little rpore soil, which can be pressed down from the top. This will take longer, but the plant will live and grow enough better to pay for the extra pains. Cclosla Plumosa. The plants of Celosia plumosa or the ostrich plume celosia are of very easy culture and make very showy plants for either the garden or the greenhouse. They form pyramidal bushes and the yellow and reil plumes which resemble ostrich feathers stand gracefully above the foliage. While they make showy plants for the garden, finer specimens are grown under glass, and they make very showy plants in the late summer and fall. Seed sown in April will make fine plants for culture during the sum- mer, but like all the celosias the young seedlings damp off easily. As soon as large enough, they should be potted in good light soil in 2i{>-inch pots and later shifted to 4-inch to grow large plants to (l-inch pots. They should be grown in a good, strong light, for if shaded the plants will become drawn and the dwarf, compact plants are more desirable, C. plumosa aurea, the orange ostrich plume, and C. plumosa coccinea, the crimson ostrich plume, are the two best of the older varieties, and Pride of Castle Gould, a new in- troduction of the last few years, is thei best of all the ostrich plume varieties and can be obtained in many colors. Richmond, Calif. — Krase Bros, have opened a flower store here. GYPSOPHILA PANICULATA. THE RETAIL TRADE Condncted by Robt. KUt, Fhlla.. Pa. Next Week In the Flower Shop. April and May are months that al- ways show good returns; there is con- siderable going on in the way of wed- dings and other social affairs that create a steady demand for cut flowers. This, together with the call for window and porch boxes and plants for the flower beds, that are an important part of the lusiness. particularly of the grower-re- tailer, keeps everybody busy. Flowers of all kinds are now plenti- ful, and it is a good time to quicken the sales with specials of one sort or an- other. Feature a window of boxes of cut flowers, marked. "Special at $1.50." with three or four filled, arranged in good color effect, with a few pansies on the top. A number of the same size, empty, help to fill the window; some of them tied, tagged as for delivery, and decorated with a few flowers and a sprig' of green on the top of the box. will give the impression that they are also full. Such a window can be made very at- tractive. Another good display is small vase baskets, filled with all one kind of flow- er — calendulas, sweet peas, or short roses. These can also be sold at .$1.50, and should be marked. "Special." Ar- ranged in varied positions or heights on the bottom of the window, and sus- pended in shower effect from the ceil- ing, they will make a good showing. To make the sales worth while, and get the most publicity for the business, they should be planned for at least a week ahead. A special post card or leaflet, calling attention to these spec- ials, that can be mailed for postage of .$40 a thousand, should be sent to all customers on the store's list, and an- other of prospects. Such special sales can be made at least once a week at this season, and aside from the profit. are a splendid medium of publicity, giv- ing evidence that the store is wide-a wake, where flowers can be purchased at a moderate price, which will be wel- come news to many after the experience of the past winter. While a little early, the store front boxes should be filled with geraniums, marguerites and vincas. Every point of vantage for this sort of decoration, from the pavement to the roof, should be taken advantage of. It makes the store the most attractive in the block, sure to be noticed by the throngs on the street, in the passing car, and in addition, calls to attention of many, that the. time has come to have their win- dow boxes filled so they can enjoy them before they go away for the summer. The pavement box. close up to, and below the show window, is a good dec- orative point that could be used to ad- vantage by many in the trade who do not consider it worth while. If not shaded by an awning, and given or- dinary care, geraniums and marguerites will do well. Even when planted with ferns, kept dusted, and given a bath from the hose occasionally, they will be found quite decorative. Birthday and other anniversary occa- sions must not be overlooked. Those who keep this feature to the front, and from their records constantly added to, follow it up, find in these recurring events a profitable and increasing source of revenue. A good and inexpensive form of ad- vertising is a series of leaflets contain- ing seasonable matter on the plants and cut flowers in the market, and other information in relation to their care. Subjects for others are spring weddings, commencements. Mothers' day and Memorial day, window and porch boxes, etc. One or more of these should ac- company all letters or bills, sent out, and also included in every box or pack- age. Such communications are sure to be read and appreciated, and emphasize the importance of the store. Mothers' day comes again, Sunday, May !). less than a month away. The 692 The American Florist. April 17, trade in each community could do a great deal in pushing the propaganda of this event by getting up a small fund to have capable newspaper writers prepare articles for the reading columns, emphasizing the importance of this beautiful custom, which should be imi- versal the world over. They could also interest pastors of churches to make that occasion a day of social service. The mayors of cities are generally glad to co-operate in sending out a proclama- tion for that day. A co-operative ad is also productive of good results, having been tried out in a number of cities with wonderful and immediate returns. This is to be supported in each store by dec- orations featuring the day, and with lit- erature sent by mail to the store's list of customers and others. In just the degrree men believe in Mother's day and push it, will be their measure of suc- cess. The matter of most importance is that the trade in each community get together at once, and by concerted action, start an impetus that will result in greatly exceeding their expectatiaons. Display a basket of fruit and flowers as one of the window features occasionally. It will attract attention and favorable comment. Mark it, "Cheer for the sick room." It will help to make busi- ness. The gilt frame, in which can be shown a vase or basket of flowers, is always a good window piece or for selected positions in the store. Illuminated at night after the store is closed, it is very attractive to late pedestrians. As the records show a phenomenal Easter business all over the country, is it not fair to attribute some of this buying impulse to the good work of the national publicity committee? It was certainly a grand wind-up to the win- ter's business. Their Mothers' day ad in the magazines is very effectcive, both in illustration and text. All local committees should tie up to this by using the electros in their newspaper work. Send in your clieck today to help this good cause along. Memorial Day In Britain. Ed. American Florist : The following is a copy of a letter re- ceived from Glasgow, Scotland. ' We asKyou to give space to it so that all retail florists in the United States and Canada may know that any orders re- ceived for this occasion will be properly taken care of and executed accordingly. William Leighton is a live wire flo- rist, and I feel sure he is entitled to be encouraged in his desire to perpetuate Memorial day in behalf of the boys who gave up their lives. Albekt Pochelon, Sec'y. Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Glasgow, Scotland. Mr. A. Pochelon, Detroit, Mich. Dear Sir : Last year I was favored by the American Red Cross Society, in London, with an order for laurel wreaths for the graves of the American soldiers and sailors, who perished on the Island of Islay by the wrecking of two steamers. If it were known to the members of your association, that I am in a position to execute orders for Memorial day here, it might be an inducement for them to receive orders which I would be pleased to execute. Had time permitted, I would have cir- cularized all the members of the F. T. D., but we are at the present moment over head and ears in our spring seed trade, which occupies the whole of our staff, I thought that I would mention it to you, for if you can make it known, it might be to our mutual advantage. With all good wishes and kindest re- gards, Yours faithfully, Wm. Leighton. Society of American Florists. THE CLEVELAND CONVENTION. It has been definitely settled that the annual convention and trade exhibition of the society, August 17-19, shall be held in the Ninth Garage, St. Clair avenue and East Sixth street, Cleve- land, Ohio. The building is of fireproof, reinforced concrete and steel construction, equipped with a modern sprinkler system. An entire floor of the immense building has .been leased, which allows of about 20,000 square feet of space being avail- able for the trade exhibition. The ses- sions of the convention will be held on the same floor, in quarters parti- tioned off from the rest of the floor, but light and cheerful, and having entry from the exhibition floor. There is every convenience for a gathering of this kind, and the convention and exhi- bition will be most comfortably housed. The location of the Ninth Garage is immediately adjacent to the very heart of the downtown business, shopping, financial, office and amusement district of Cleveland. It is just across the street from the new .$3,000,000 conven- tion hall. It is one block from the city hall, two blocks from the post ofBce, three blocks from the public square, two blocks from Euclid avenue, and one block from the HoUenden hotel. The transportation lines of the city, rail- roads, interurban and street cars, cen- ter in and around the public square. Visitors journeying to the convention in their automobiles, can store their cars in the convention building. Plans of the trade exhibition floor, showing the different blocks of space available for exhibits, will be issued about the middle of April, and the sec- retary will be pleased to mail one, with regulations governing exhibits, and blank forms of contracts, to anybody making request for same. The I'ate for space is 60 cents (sixty cents) per square foot. The selling of merchandise by persons or firms not having engaged space, will not be allowed, unless such person or firm shall have secured a per- mit or license from the secretary, the fee for which is $20. The exhibition classes will be as follows : Plants, cut blooms, boilers and heating apparatus, greenhouse structures, florists' supplies, including fancy pottery; bulbs, seeds, and garden requisites; miscellaneous. Judges of trade exhibits will be ap- pointed by President Miller in advance of the convention, who will examine all exhibits, and make detailed reports on them in the afternoon of the opening day. Exhibitors showing novelties, or improved devices which they wish to have examined by the judges for spe- cial notice, or award, are required to make an itemized enti-y of them in ad- vance. For exhibits deemed worthy, diplomas in three grades are granted, as follows : Certificate of merit, honor- able mention, highly commended. The judges also are authorized to recom- mend to the executive board, any ex- hibits they deem worthy for award of the society's medals. Such exhibits must be of tinusual merit, but the judges' action will not be made public until passed upon by the board. Diplo- mas of equal value may be awarded to several exhibits in the same class. No award will be made to exhibitors who are not members of the society, or to firms or corporations not represented through personal membership of part- ner or officer; and no exhibitor will be allowed to exhibit any other goods than those sold in the regular course of busi- ness by such exhibitor, without the permission of the secretary. The committee in charge of the pro- gramme for the convention is now giving attention to this important mat- ter, and the prospects are that this programme will excel in interest all previous convention programmes. There will be no souvenir programme this year, the executive board having dis- approved of such publications. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRjVTION. Public notice is hereby given that Theodore H. Townsend. horticulturist. McCALLUM'S PORTO RICO FLOAT. Tlie F.n^T.'iving Sbows Only " Portion of the Klo.it. L920. The American Florist. 693 Xew York State School of AKTicultuie, .Morrisvllle, Madisou county, N. V.. sub- niiis for if>flstrution the new plant here nii'ulioiieil. Geranium Betty- Geniniiim setMllinK Krown at Morrisville, origin unknown. Plant 12 inches in height, a strong tfrower and a free bloomer in the sprlncr and summer; has a plain leaf, no zone; flowers 14 in ihister, single, line petals; diameter of siudle llower ^Va inL'hes; (lower pink in tlie bud, opening to pure white, retaining this color. The Mowers have red pollen. Originator notes that many varieties were crossed here, including the geranium and pelar- gonium, but the varieties became mixed, and parentage lost. The name proposeil is "Betty," in honor of the deceased daughter of Professor and Mrs. Frank G. Helyar, the former a director of the school. Any person objecting to this regis- tration, or to the use 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. Public notice is hereby given that R. L. Isherwood, Chillicothe, Mo., submits for registration the new plant here men- tioned : Petunia seedling Royal Purple • — A strong grower retaining its blooms from 10 to 12 days, and holding color in sun or shade. Parentage imknown. Any person objecting to this regis- tration, or to the use 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. Begonia Peerless. — P'ublic notice is hereby given that, as no objection has been filed against the registration of Begonia Peerless, by J. A. Peterson & Sons, 3132 McHenry avenue, Westwood, Cincinnati, O., the same becomes com- plete. John Young, Sec'y. April fi. 1920. National Publicity for Flowers. W'e could hardly start our column this week with a more cheering an- nouncement than the following from the Dutch Bulb Growers' Association. Holland : "A. L. Miller, President S. A. F., Jamaica. N. Y. "The Dutch Bulb Growers' Associa- tion of Holland has admired your efforts to 'Say It With Flowers.' and as tlie Holland bulbs are part of the flowers witli which to say it. we believe that we should show our sympathy with your ideas, and therefore enclose check for $1,000 for the national publicity cam- paign fund as a donation to this worthy cause." Our Holland friends evidently appre- ciate to the full the efforts that we ai-e making to promote increased s.iles of flowers, realizing that success in this direction' means better business for them. "We are also pleased to announce the receipt of a clieque for .$400 from Bassett & "tt'ashburn. Chicago, complet- ing their subscription of .$500 for this year. Greater publicity than ever is be- ing given to the Von Tllzer song, "Say It With Flowers," through its adoption for reproduction as a phonograph rec- ord by the Columbia Graphophone Com- pany. The record appears in the Colum- bia list for mid-April, and is now on sale in every city and town in the United States and Canada, and will soon be available throughout the civilized world. This publicity costs us absolutc- l.v ncjtuing; in fact, we are to receive a royalty on every score copy sold. The oxploitalion of thi.s song has certainly proved a triumph for the |)Ublicity com- mittee. The May magazines which are to carry the Mothers' day advertisements, will be on sale in a few days, and some of the big weeklies will carry the same advertisements about one week before the big event. Any florist who has not received a i)amphlet describing the "helps" provided for securing Mothers' day business, should write for one im- mediately, addressinig the • request to "The Florists' Publicity .Service Bureau of the S. A. F., 431 South Dearborn Street. Chicago." These helps include poster stamps, posters, folders, electro- Henry Snjith. Well Known Florist of Grand Knpids and Vice- President of the Michigan Slate Klorists' Ass'n. types and lantern slides, all calculated to produce local publicity, and to link up with the campaign advertising. The campaign is swinging along to the full extent of the funds available. What a tremendous advantage we are missing through being obliged to adopt a parsimonious course. Was ever a good movement so hampered as ours through downright niggardliness on the part of most of those whom it was pro- moted to assist? Instead of a drive for subscriptions, we should be driven in the acceptance of them. There has been a very unreasonable amount of the "let George do it" spirit shown so far in the campaign. To think that 20,000 or more florists in this prosperous coun- try cannot raise $100,000 to promote benefit for themselves worth many mil- lions of dollars, is to think wrong. It is more than possible to raise this amount, if those it is to benefit will only think the right way. What is an average contribution of %7i apiece, in comparison with the resulting good — and. surely, none can dispute the fact that the campaign has resulted to our great benefit? Mr. Non-subscriber, please do not block the best game ever played in the interest of the florists' industry by with- holding further your support. You owe it to yourself. You owe it to that little band of generous brother florists who have personified "George" up to this time. Think of your Holland friends. Do not t>e an outlaw. .Show us, through your cheque, that you do not intend to be. John Y'oung, Sec'y. McCallum Float in Porto Rican Carnlral The accompanying illustration shows liart of the beautiful large float entered in the Porto Rican carnival parade by the McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., and which was awarded a cash prize of $2. the carnival being a yearly event of great importance, participated in by the leading business and financial men of the West Indies. As previously an- nounced in these columns, the McCal- lum Co. has opened a branch house in Porto Rico, with Juan De Chaudons as representative in that territory. Mr. De Chaudons is seen standing beside the float, the young ladies riding on which are all students of the University of Porto Rico. M. F. W. EASTER TRADE. (ircat Demand Sets Kew Hij;!! Mark. As indicated from reports from all sections of the country, the 1920 Easter demand, as stated in last week's issue, passed all previous high marks in point of volume, and in practically every in- stance, the price trend showed a grati- fying increase in keeping with greater cost of production and selling. . With probably 35 per cent as a fair average of the gain in volume of business, it is hard to estimate to what extent this w-as curtailed by the severe blizzard which swept the middle-west on Satur- day and Easter Sunday, cutting off the usual late buying, in some cases no small item. Both plants and cut flowers were in good supply and of high quality, reports from many cities bringing only two complaints of "pickling." As will be seen from the following condensed reports, the volume of business, and the conditions contributing to it, were gen- erally most satisfactory. Terke Haute, Ind. — With prices about the same as last year, with the exception of lilies, which were advanced, cash sales during the Easter period were about the same as in 1919. although the credit business showed an increase. The plant supply, while large, was far short of requirements, hyacinths taking first place followed by lilies. Cut flow- ers were available in ample quantities, with sweet peas the best sellers. Roses came next, and there was little call for carnations, as reported by N. B. & C. E. Stover. From all indications, the popu- larity of cut Easter lilies is on the wane, purchasers offering decided ob- jections to paying for buds. On the whole, the business was better than last yea r. Dallas. Tex. — The Lang Floral & Nursery Co. had a .50 per cent better Easter business than a year ago, with prices higher on lilies only, and had the force been able to handle the crowd of buyers, a greater volume of sales would have resulted. Florist Telegraph Deliv- ery orders were so numerous that a sep- arate store and staff could have been used to advantage, but the business, large as it was. was handled most efii- ciently. A large supply of plants was offered, ■with thousands of Easter lilies and hydrangeas, and everything attrac- tively arranged went out rapidly. All offerings in cut flowers found ready buyers. 694 The American Florist. April 17, I'vjVNSAs City. Mo. — With prices main- tained at about last year's level, Samuel Murray's Easter btisiness showed an in- crease of more than 28 per cent. Botli plants and cut flowers were in good supply and of quality that left no room for criticism. Lilies took the lead al- though all plants were quickly moved. There was a light call for roses, the brisk buying being in spring flowers. Florists' Telegraph Delivery orders at this establishment were four times greater than in 1919. All in all, results were mo.st satisfactory, despite the liandicap of the worst blizzard of the season. New Orleans, La, — C. W. Eichling reports a 40 per cent gain in Easter busi- ness compared with last year, prices be- ing more satisfactory and a plant supply about equalling the demand. Cut flow- ers were a disappointment, there being much "pickled" stock in evidence and roses and lilies shipped in from other markets had to be thro^^^l away. There was no call for foliage plants and ferns, but, anything in tiower found a buyer, lilies, of course, taking preference. It is evident that Easter in this part of the country is fast becoming as im- portant a flower day as Christmas. Feedemckton, N. B. — Jolin Bebbing- ton & Son, while handicapped with a shortage of Easter lilies and daffodils, and with prices somewhat higher than prevailed at Christmas, closed the Eas- ter period with a volume of business 200 per cent better than a year ago. The cut flower supply secured from the Boston market was ample for all needs, with the best call for carnations, roses, tulips'and daffodils, violets coming next. The weather was favorable and several large funeral orders during the week added to the generous total. Cut flower sales were the best in five years. Nashville, Tenn. — Easter sales dur- ing the 1920 period were more numer- ous with a 35 per cent increase in vol- ume at prices much better than a year ago, according to Mrs. Mary C. Dorris. In pot plants, there were supplies of lilies, hyacinths, etc.. sufficient to meet requirements, with cut flowers enough for all needs. Lilies, roses and carna- tions were the best sellers, wTth jonquils inclined to lag. The call for corsages was phenomenal, prices ranging from .$5 to .?10. All in all, it was a wonderful business, with a good cleanup in all ■ lines. < Buffalo. N. Y. — With an ample supply of good plant stock and sweet peas the only short item in the cut flower list, S. A. Anderson reports 1920 Easter business 15 per cent better than last year with prices showing an ad- vance of about one-fourth. All well grown flowering plants met with ready s.ales. Carnations were in light demand, witli brisk sales of corsages, lilies and roses. The effect of national publicity for flowers is being noticed, out-going telegraph orders being 10 per cent more numerous than last year. Bristol, Tenn. — Fairmount Gardens Florists report 1920 Easter trade far ihead of last year at much better prices tnan prevailed at that time. The qual- ity of everything offered was fine, and plants, cut flowers and basket arrange- ments sold readily and at better returns than ever before. Roses and corsage bouquets were prominent features in the demand. Trade in general during the past three months has been good and the market has been well cleaned up at all times. Colorado Springs. Colo. — With prices ranging from 20 to 2.5 per cent higher than a year ago the volume of 10'20 Easter business showed a proportionate increase, as reported by the Pikes Peak Floral Co. With the exception of lihes, the plant supply was adequate and in cut flowers, there was a shortage of roses, sweet peas, violets and pansies. Everything in the plant line moved well. With carnations the least salable; other offerings were in strong demand. Mobile, Ala. — The Minge Floral Co. reports Easter trade for 1920 showed a 1.5 per cent increase over last year with prices somewhat higher. The cut flower supply was not equal to require- ments and pot Easter lilies were also short of the demand. They easily led in popularity. Every cut flower in the store was sold out early. There was no Easter day business, as all stores are required to close by city ordinance. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda re- port a 10 per cent increase in the vol- ume of Easter business as compared with a year ago, although there was no advance in prices. With the excep- tion of lilies, the plant supply was sutE- cient to care for all orders, with good sales of most offerings. An ample sup- ply of cut stock moved well, especially spring flowers. Cold weather and a blizzard hurt business to some extent. Wichita, KAN.^With prices some- what better- than last year, Chas. P. Mueller had an increase in volume of business this year, with a large gain in P. T. D. orders, both incoming and out- going. There was an ample supply of cut flowers, with sweet peas, roses and carnations in the lead in sales. Plants were in supply nearly equal to require- ments, with the heavy call for lilies, bulbous stock and hydrangeas. Des Moines, Ia. — Easter business for Friday. Saturday and Sunday at the establishment of the J. .S. Wilson Floral Co. went 55 per cent above the 1919 record with prices showing prac- tically no advance over that period. The cut flower stock was ample with carnations in oversupply. In pot plants, lilies took the lead, and with hyacinths, hydrangeas, daffodils and tulips, cleaned up nicely. Detroit. Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons had 40 per cent better Easter trade than last year, with prices higher on all items. Plants were in good supply and the same was true of cut stock with the exception of bulbous flowers. Lilies were the favorites, with a strong call for hydrangeas and roses. Cut lilies and spring flowers led in their class. Baskets of flowering stock met with an average sale. Boston, Mass. — Easter sales this year were about 25 per cent better than in 1919 according to Phillip L. Carbone. with plant prices somewhat higher and cut flowers offered somewhat lower than a year ago. Pot lilies, bulbous stock, roses and hydrangeas were the favorities with few calls for genistas and azaleas. Violets, sweet peas and gardenias were in short supply and all cut stock sold out well. Syracuse, N. Y. — With prices better than last year, the volume of this year's Easter trade at the establishment of Gustav Bartholome showed a 50 to 75 per cent increase, compared with that of 1919. Plants were plentiful with a strong demand for roses and hydran- geas, while in the cut flower section, sweet peas and violets were not in large enough supply to meet the call. Rochester. N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons report Easter business .50 per cent bet- ter than a year ago, with no appreciable increase in prices. Both plants and cut flowers were in good supply. Any well grown plant met with ready sale. Sweet peas and roses had a brisk call, with carnations lacking in favor. Baltimore. Md. — With an ample sup- ply, both in plants and cut flowers, and prices no higher than a year ago. Sam- uel Feast & Sons recorded Easter sales of 20 per cent greater volume than ip 1919. Sales in practically all season- able items were brisk. Pittsburgh, Pa. wonderful plant EASTER. It seemed impossible this year to ex- ceed last Easter's sales, but neverthe- less it was accomplished by at least one-third, and still, in some ways it was a disappointment, in the fact that some of the stock had been held too long by some of the growers, in particular, roses, sweet peas and carnations, and that there were too many lilies at the last minute that had to be sacrificed in or- der not to lose them. The weather was perfect, which helped the retailers in making deliveries. Never in the history of the business, were so many plants handled and what is more, they were all sold at a good price. American Beauties were in short supply, and many more could have been sold, had it been possible to secure them. Premier and Columbia, with a few exceptions, were of good quality, and were all sold on advance orders. Most of the carna- tions were fairly good, but some showed the effects of the warm weather previ- ous to Easter. Lilies were in big sup- ply; too many to be properly handled, and disposed of at a good price. Sweet peas were a disappointment, both in number and quality. Violets were also on the short side. Lily of the valley and orchids cleaned up nicely. Calen- dulas, mignonette, myosotis "and baby primroses moved slowly, and there was a large number of these left at the .fin- ish. Summing it all up, it was a very satisfactory Easter and will be one long to be remembered. There is still a sur- plus of Easter lilies and callas, and it looks as though it would continue for some time. The quality of stock is bet- ter, due to the cooler weather of the past week. NOTES. The regular meeting of the florists' and gardeners' club was held in the North Side Carnegie Library, April 6. Due to the fact that it was so close to Easter, and bad weather, there were not many in attendance. "Seasonable Flow- ers and Plants" was the subject, while the members who attended the New York show, described the same to those who had been unable to be there. Sev- eral new members were taken into the club. Wm. Turner, of W^ilkinsburg, Pa., had the misfortune to lose the services of two of his best men. who have left him to open up stores of their own. Mr. Richards has opened up in Wilkinsburg. under the name of the Wilkinsburg Flower Shop, while Mr. Shackelford has taken over the store of the Frederick Floral Co., East Pittsburgh. Pa. George C. McCallum and Homer Wood, of the McCallum Company, are spending the week visiting the branch stores in Cleveland. Detroit and Cincin- nati. C. C. Phillips, in clutrge of display- men's supplies department, spent the week in Chicago and Cleveland ordering special machinery for his department. The A. W. Smith Flower Stores Co. reports more plants sold than ever be- fore, with their cut flower sales running away ahead of last year. "With the coming of warm weather, their large force will be kept busy with landscape work. Mrs. E. A. Williams displayed some of the finest combination plant arrange- ments ever seen here, but they did not last long, as they were usually sold as fast as they could bring them from the greenhouses. Jos. Feinberg. owner of the Pitt Floral Company, is in the Passavant hospital, having undergone an operation, the sec- ond in the last three months. Randolph & McClements report no let- up, as they have been kept busy with after-East&r decorations for balls and parties. G. P. Weaklin. The Alpha Floral Co.. Zieger Co., and Miss Maxwell, all report the largest Easter sales in their historv. M. 1920. The American Florist. 695 San Francisco. IIK.WY KAbl'KU DKMAND. Kiuiter trade wii.s all that coiilil be wished for. There was an abundance €.1 seasonable stock, the weather was ileliKhtful, and the public were eager buyers. Kvery store, no matter how small, made lavish displays of ffigan- tenms, both cut and pot grown. Cut lilies wholesaled from .$0.00 to %VJ..W per dozen stems. Pot stocks averaged about ,$1S.(X) per dozen. Nearly all the .stores cleaned uji completely. Rambler roses, in varict>, shared the public favoi- with lilies. Theie was a very heavy supply and nearly "H stock that was not too forward, sold well. The demand, as usual, ran to medium priced l)lanls. retailing at from .$7. .50 to $10.O(> each. lOricas were featured largely, and ■ luite a few varieties were offered, but melanthera was easily the favorite. Rhododendrons were another popular item and quite a few azaleas, principal- ly Hinoiligiri. were noted. This stock .solil out completely. There was a heavy supply of nearly all varieties of roses, with the e.xception of Russell and American Beauty. Ophelia. Columbia, Hadley, .'^h.'iwyer, .\aron Ward and Cecile Rrunner arrived in large quan- tities and sold at very reasonable prices. Carnations were very plentiful, the best bringing $2.00 per 100. The quality offered by the carnation growers was very poor, which accounts in a large measure for the low prices received. I.rtiddie, when obtainable, brought from .1!8 to .$12. The first herbaceous peonies received this season arrived Easter week. The stock was very fine and they wholesaled at .$3.00 per dozen. Violets were plentiful and cheap. Sweet peas were in great demand. All out- door stock sold quickly at $1.75 per dozen bimches, wholesale. Cattleyas were scarce and retailed at $2 each. Lilac from outdoors sold well. Fruit blossoms entered largely into all the decorative and basket work. NOTES. Podesta & Baldocchi have purchased a fine pair of Italian cypress about 12 feet high, and have placed them in front of the entrance to their store on (Irant avenue. This firm did a wonder- ful Easter business, disposing of great quantities of high grade pot plants. Carlo Matraia, of the -Art Floral Co., figured in one of the largest realty deals of the week, when he purchased the corner of Mason and Dikeman streets. This property is in the heart of the hotel district. Mr. Matraia will erect a large hotel on the property. Eric James, of Elmhurst. reported a strong demand for French hydrangeas this Easter. The pink varieties were more popular than the white ones. His ericas were perfect and received much favorable comment. Walter A. Hoff, of the MacRorie- McLaren Co., is receiving the sympathy of the trade in the death of his mother, which occurred in Oakland. April 3. The deceased was a native of Russia. age Tu years. Victor Ferrari had his plant houses just right for the Easter trade. He had several thousand giganteums. which were marketed in pots, also a fine lot of cattleyas in bloom which were sold as specimens. The principal source of supply of Russell roses at present is the McLel- lau greenhouses at Burlingame. The firm's distributing store on Bush street is now handling some excellent stock of this rose. J. A. Axell did a large shipping trade. Great quanities of roses were sent out of town. Lilies were also in great de- mand, and fine prices were received. At Joseph's, a large force worked all Saturday night to get out orders. Steamer trade lias increased greatly here during the past few months. II. Platli's greenhouses show the ef- fect of the holiday trade. The great demand cleaned up a large quantity of decorative and foliage plants. Pelicano, Itossl & l-'o. report a splen- did Kaster trade. Their large stock of pot idants and lilies were completely sold out by .Sunday morning. James T. Ly.ncii. State Florists Association of Indiana. V. T. U. tONVE.NTION Pl-Ai\S. The 11120 meeting of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association will be held at Indianaijolis, ind., October 12-1,S, It was aunouiK-eil at the April meeting of the State Florists' Association of Indiana in that city, April b. The dates have been ratified oy the F. T. \J., and may be accepted a.s dehnite. The teutatlN e programme arranged by the Indiana urgauization provides tor an expenditure of about $0,000 for en- tertainment purposes, and none of those who attend the annual meeting will have cause to repine over lack of di- version. The usual banquet will be given at the Claypool hotel, while two luncheons and a tneater party are other features planned. A. F. J. Baur, chairman of the show committee, reported that the local ho- tels were unable to accornmodate au ex- hibition which would be open to the public, and for this reason tnis feature of the F. T. D. meeting will be strictly a trade affair. It will, however, be given plenty of publicity, and anything which may be lost tlirough the inability to have a flower show, will be atoned for by elaborate competitive window displays. The Indianapolis department stores will be given an opportunity to participate in the display contest, ac- cording to present plans. In addition, the three local high schools will be in- vited to submit advertising posters for the F. T. D. meeting, and a substantial cash prize will be given for the posters selected as the best. E. E. Temperley, outlining plans for the theater party at a local vaudeville house, ijuggested that a special act be given, featuring flowers, and emphasiz- ing the value of the telegraph delivery idea. The moral would be suHiciently disguised to prove of interest to a gen- eral audience, though it is believed enough florists and their ladies will be present to fill the theater fairly well. H. H. Dietz, of the staff of the state entomologist, attended the meeting, and spoke of advances made in combating the various pests found in Indiana. Rather a new insect in the flower trade, he said, is the strawberry root worm, best known, as its name indicates, by sti-awberry growers. Mr. Dietz sug- gested that the work of this and other insects had been somewhat aide per cent being possible. The senate at Albany. N. Y., has passed a bill limiting the size of motor trucks to eight feet in width and 12 feet, six inches in length, and the com- bined weight of truck and load not to exceed 25.000 pounds. It is said German chemists have dis- covered that fertilization of air in- creases crops. The use of carbonic acid gas, purified of sulphur in greenhouses, produced amazing results in yield and quality of tomatoes and potatoes. Bulb Grades. Ed. American Florist : I notice some dealers advertise bulbs as "first size," naming no measure- ments. Can you tell me if the Society of American Florists has established l3ulb grades for freesias, so I may know what to expect to receive if I order "first size?" Foboek. The Society of American Florists has not established any bulb grades for freesias or any other flower that I know of. John Younu, Sec'y. Pacific Coast Business Active. ^■ice-President Fenton. of the Nation- al Bank of the Republic, Chicago, just back from California, reports business on the coast very active. Bank depos- its are at the highest level, and an ex- tensive building boom is on in southern California. A surprising, but needed, movement has started on behalf of agri- cultural interests to import oriental la- bor under immigration safeguards. Cal- ifornians are reversing their former po- sition, as European labor has largely gone home. Hall Damasre at Fort Smitti, Ark. A severe hail storm which passed over Fort Smith. Ark., and vicinity. March 30, did considerable damage at a time when florists were busy with their Easter preparations. At the flower shop and greenhouse of George Rj'e, the damage amounted to approximately .$250, of which $75 represented loss to stock bruised by hail after glass was broken. At B. B. Freeman's range, the damage is estimated at §125. while several windows at the Quality Flower Shop were cracked, and glass broken and plants injured at the company's houses at Prairie View. Toronto Growers and Retailers. The florists of Toronto. Ont., having for their aim the placing of the busi- ness on a higher plane and the full co-operation of growers and retailers for the further advancement of the trade, will hold an important meeting in the rooms of the Toronto Florists' Club. 12 Adelaide street, April 19, at S p. m,, which will be of interest to all in the profession. Supper will be serv- ed and well known speakers will ad- dress the meeting, among them. George Asmus, Chicago; Wallace Eiss. Buffa- lo, N. Y.: W. E. Groves, Hamilton. Ont.; T. W. Duggan, Brampton, Ont.; F. C. W. Brown. Cleveland, O.: John H. Dunlop, Toronto, and others. Rose Red Columbia. Joseph H. Hill, of Richmond, Ind.. was in Chicago a few hours April 8. with one bloom of his new r?d rose, sport of Columbia, a brilliant flower, with all the good qualities of the par- ent, and without tlie "neck" of that variety. The sport is .said to be quite fragrant, though the bloom shown here had but little odor, having been several days in the ice box. The pres- ent plan is to offer the new rose in 1922, the stock now consisting of some 2(X) plants. Twenty-five thousand plants were sold during Mr. Hill's short stay in the city, having been suddenly called to St. Louis. Mo., where some of his plant shipments had been delayed, the railroads refusing to forward them to destination or to return them to Richmond. The rose was exhibited at the regu- lar meeting of the Chicago Florist^' Club in the evening, and was favorably commented upon by the growers and others in attendance. The club, how- ever, took no official action on the ex- hibit other than to thank Mr. Hill for presenting it. one flower evidently being considered insufficient for criticism or award. American Iris Society. The American Iris Society was recent- ly organized with an initial member- ship of 2.50 enthusiasts representing many sections of this country and many lines of iris development. With the enforcement of Quarantine 37, the op- portunities for using Spanish, English, or Dutch irises are few ;uid far be- tween. They are used largely as a florist flower, but have much garden value as well, and we wish to obtain all the information possible in regard to their culture and handling, where they may be obtained, and what opportuni- ties there may be for growing them in this country. We should appreciate cooperation and wish to be in a posi- tion to keep members informed of what is accomplished. Other varieties or species of iris seem less adapted to a commercial use as cut-flowers, but they are used to advantage in many homes, and may, if nroperly handled, be use- ful in the show window, but here again information is lacking. The (annual dues are .fS.OO, but it will prove a good investment. At a meeting held in New York, January 29, temporary officers were elected as follows : John C. Wister. Philadelphia, Pa., president; William A. Peterson, Chicago, vice-president; R. S. Sturtevant, Wellesley Farms, Mass., secretary; trustees, James Boyd, Dr. H. A. Gleason, H. A. Norton, Ber- trand H. Farr, I. S. Hendrickson, E. C. Shaw, Regional vice-presidents, B. Y. Morrison, east; Mrs. S. Taft, central; T. A. Kenney, west; S. B. Mitchell, Pa- cific coast; Floyd Bralliar, south; Dr. F. E. Bennett, Canada. Latham-Nash. Announcement is made of the mar- riage April 3 of Lieut. John Cridland Latham, well known nursery manager of Tarrytown, N. Y., to Miss Alice Wit- man Nash, daughter of GJeorge V, Nash, curator of Bronx Park botanical gar- den. New York, and secretary of the Horticultural Society of New York. Lieut. Latham served with the old Seventh N. Y. regiment, and is the pos- sessor of five war medals. Club Meetlnes Next Week. 1 Secretaries of clubs and societies are re- ttuested to send notice of change in time, date and place of meetings.} Boston, Mass., April 30, 8 p. m. — Garden- ers' and Florists' Club of Boston at Horti- cultural hall Wm. N. Craig, secretary. Faulkner Farm. Brookline. Hartford, Conn., April 23, 8 p. m. — Connecticut Horticultural Society at county building. Alfred Dixon, secretary, Wethers- fleld. Newport, R. L., April 22, 8 p. m. — New- port Horticultural Society at Music Hall, Thames street. Fred P. Webber, secre- tary. Nelvllle. Orange, N. J., April 19, 8 p. m. — New Jersey Florlcultural Society at J. O. W. A. M. hall. Geo. W. Strange, secretary. 84 .Iack.<^on street. Orange. Philndelplila. Pa.. April 20, 3:30 p. m. — Pennsylvania Horticultural Society at New Century club. David Rust, secretary, 606 Finance building, Philadelphia. Portland, Ore., April 20, 8 p. m. — Port- land Floral Society at Masonic Temple. F. A. VanKirk. secretary. 04 East 50th street, Portland. TarrytowTi, N. Y., April 21, 8 p. m. — Tarrytown Horticultural Society at Cor- poration building. E. W. Neubrand, secre- tary, Tarrytown. Toronto, Ont., jVprll 20, 8 p. m. — Garden- ers' and Florists' Association at St. George's hall. Alex. Simpson, secretary, 87 Gros- venor street, Toronto. 1920. The American Florist. 697 Wants, For Sale, Etc, Small T>pe, 1 2 Ctnts Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, $1.50 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Wh*»ro iinswprs nro tobo mnilcil from this olllce eoclobo lucoutj) oxirii to cover postage, etc. Situation M'nntril. — ■ Ry flrst-class llorlst as forrnian :ind grower; -C ycar,s expt'rienfo. 11 in .\merica: foreman about four years. First in cut llowers and pot plants. .Nddress Kry -1711, «*:irp .\inerlriin l**lorlNt. Situation >Vnnte. "Hamburg Late Pink" is an improved late pink Maud Dean, having more petals, and if grown for late will hardlj over show an open center. The average grower of chrysanthemums must have vari- eties which are easy to handle, and from which he can cut as near 100% of perfect blooms as possible. "Hamhuro Late Pink" has been grown for the last four years, and produces a vtry high proportion of good flowers. It is not an exhibition \ariety, but, for late pink, one of the best for commercial pur- iioses. It can be had in bloom the latter part of November by taking an early hud, but some of the flowers will show open centers: but by selecting late buds, after October 1st, most of the flowers are cut during December, and would advise to se- lect late buds, as the later buds will hardly ever show an open center, and some flowers can be had even in January. Keeping qualities are excellent, and where a graceful pink flower is wanted, "Hamburg Late Pink" cannot be surpassed. "Hamburg Late Pink" will be disseminated In the spring of 1920. Plants readj' now and orders filled In rotation. Per 100 Per 1000 Rooted Cuttings (bv parcel post)... .$16.00 $150.00 2-lnchpotS (by express) 18.00 160.00 WILLIAM F. KASTING COMPANY 588-570 Washington St., BUFFALO. N.Y. Buffalo, N. Y. E.\STER TRADE NEVER BETTER ICaster business \va.>? never better tlian this year, although the exact per- centage of increase has not been def- initely determined as yet. Lilies were never fluer. and there was no shortage. Plants that sold from $.3 to $10 were the leaders, the offerings including cyacinths, jonquils, tulips, genistas, primulas, deutzias and bougainvilleas. the latter very fine plants. Ramblers, liybrids and Tausendschon were the rose plants. A few good azaleas were also on sale and commanded good prices. Rhododendrons were never better than this year. The call for handsome bas- kets of plants and matted pots was larger than in any previous year. The demand for cut flowers 'was about as usual, the call being for roses, sweet peas, orchids and lily of the valley. There was a heavy trade in corsages. Jonquils, tulips, mignonette, snap- dragons and daisies were popular items. Quality was excellent. KOTES. W. J. Palmer & Son's two shops had attractive Easter displays and S. A. Anderson's stores, both on Main street and Elmwood avenue, made a fine showing. The Colonial Flower Shop, W. H. Grever. Felton's Home of Flon"- ers and the Wm. Scott Co., made a fine appearance. Charles Schoenhut, J. V. Metz and Wm. Sievers attracted excel- lent business with their well displayed stocks. Jerry Brookins & Son. Orchard Park, and Wm. Ehman, of Corfu, supplied the market with fine sweet peas. From H. Christensen. of Eggertsville. came ex- cellent roses and carnations, while Chas. Guenther. of Hamburg, also sent in quality rose stock. J. B. Wiese. at the Chippewa mar- ket, had a fine supply of flowering plants from Schwert & Berner, Forks. N. Y. S. A. Anderson contemplates remod- eling his Main street store after May 1. Bisux. IjOS Angeles. Calif. — Howard & Smith have recently extended their floral department to accommodate greatly increased business. The American Florist, BIG DROP IN PRICES Large Quantity of Roses. Now Booking Orders— Let us Have Yours. CURRENT PRICE LIST, Buy Direct from the Grower The express embargo due to the switchmen's strike is causing considerable delay in the receipt of Greens. We will do our best on Asparagus. We Are Rose Specialists and Are Cutting from 245,000 Rose Plants. RUSSELL and COLUMBIA. Fancy long per lUO, $26.00 Long medium per 100, 20.00 Medium per 100, $12.00 to 16.00 Short per 100, 6.00 to 10.00 ASSORTED ROSES, OUR SELECTION, including some RUSSELLS and COLUMBIAS, lots of 200 or more, per 100, $6.00; Shorter Stems, per 100, $4.00. OPHELIA, HOOSIER, WHITE KILLARNEY and SUNBURST. Extra long per 100, $12.00 to $16.00 Medium per 100, 8.00 to 10.00 Good short per 100, 5.00 to 6.00 CARNATIONS Per 100 $3 00 to $5.00 Big supplies of spring flowers are now coming into this market and we will procure the best at lowest market prices. FANCY FERNS per 1000. $4.50 to $5.00 ADIANTUM per 100, $2.00 I ASP. SPRAYS per 100, $3.00 to $4.00 GALAX, bronze per 1000, 1.60 I SPRENGERI per 100, 3 00 to 4.00 All seasonable flowers not grown by us will be procured for our customers. A trial order solicited. In buying direct of the grower you are assured of fresh stock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. BASSEH & WASHBIRN liONG DISTANCE PHONE: OFFICE AND STORE Greenhaoaea: Hinsdale. III., and GrcKSa Station, lU. I/O \\t nflOaSIl AVC^f vIllvAuU) 1LL> NOTICE:— We close at 5 o'clock week days. Closed all day Sundays. Chlcagro. STOCK IS PLENTIFUL. Stock of almost all kinds i.s plentiful .Tt this writing- and busines.s the p;ist week lias l?eeii ratlier ciuipt. but is graa- ually improving at present. The wholesalers are having- considerable difficulty making- shipments to out-of- town points owing- to the railroad strike, but conditions are gradually improvingr and it is expected that the situation will right itself in the near future. Tiiere has been a fairly good demand for wedding and funeral flowers the past week, which helped out a little and the city demand which has been somewhat quiet since Easter, is improving: with the sales for Saturday, April 10. being very encouraging. American Beauty roses are none too plentiful and command good prices. Mrs. Clias. Russell, Colum- bia and Premier are having: a good call and clean up nicely considering the general market conditions. Killaruey, Killarney Brilliant, White Killarney, Sunburst, Champ Weiland, Ophelia, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Montrose, .Mrs. George Shawyer and My Maryland are in grood supply and the same holds true for Cecile Brunner. Nesbit, Elgar and Baby Doll. Carnations are in heavy supply at all the houses but are in stronger demand at tliis writing, owing to the special sale this week by the members of the Allied Floral Associa- tion, who are offering them to the pub- lic for three days at 75 cents per dozen or three dozen for .$2. Lilies are plenti- ful and are obtainable in quantity lots at attractive prices. Some fine callas are seen and are in fair demand. Sweet peas are cleaning up nicely each day at good prices and the same holds true for orchids, which are a little on the short side. Gardenias are a trifle more plentiful, but are disposed of quickly. Snapdragons are to be had in larger supply and some particularly fine iris is now included in the offerings. Vio- IN CHICAGO YOU and CHICAGO- Know the house you buy from. The "unseen buyers" of Cut Flowers are entitled to "Special Privileges" on their orders in the selection of stock. Our ideals of wholesaling serve YOU best YOUR Protection KeDDicott Bros. Co. 174 North Wabash Avenue CHICAGO Heaviest in Roses and Carrations with all other seasonable Cut Flowers right "IN THE PtACK" 1920. The American Florist. 701 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., ^JJ^nSIf^^rjr^ CHICAGO SPLENDID SUPPLY ROSES AND CARNATIONS Please Your Customers with Our Perfectly Grown Stock Buy Direct from 0 per lOOO with an almost unlimited quantity available. Some were thrown out al- together for lack of buyers, Tony Einweck, of Rock River, Wyo., arrived here this week to attend the wedding of his brother. Joe Einweck, of tlie Bassett & Washburn force, to be solemnized thi.s montli, Tony was em- ployed in the local wholesale market several years ago, but at present holds a responsible position in the western oil fields. The Ernst Wienhoeber Co, had tlie Peacock wedding this week, which in- cluded the bridal bouquets and the decorations for the church and home, Mr, WienhoeV^er and daughter have re- turned from a pleasant visit to (^"ali- fornia. AUie Zech, of Zech i: Mann, has a letter in regard to the coal situation that is of interest to every .grower. They are at liberty to read it at any time they desire, or may receive a copy of same upon application, Bassett & Washburn report business good, considering conditions, and are looking' forward to an early settle- ment of the railroad strike which is improving rapidly at thi.s writing. Peter Reinber.g is cutting quite heavily in roses and carnations, which are movins as nicely as can be ex- pected, considering the present ship- ping and m.arket conditions. George Wienhoeber Iiad the order for the Mills wedding this week, which included the bridal bouquets and church and home decorations. ilies ^ Wholesale Cut Flowers — Supplies -ii 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO l(t> Telephone Central 63»4 r^^^^^^^J^^ ' ^ <£g»:s^^^== PHONES'. CENTRAL 257l-AUT0MATIC48-734-CENTRAL257Z^ 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago EXTRA FANCY Roses-Carnations Sweet Peas-Lilies-Daisies-Violets-Callas Tulips -Valley- Calendulas - Snapdragons Orchids-Jonquils- Preesias- Etc. Greens You will appreciate the service we are rendering, and will find it to your advantage to favor us with a share of your orders. Mention the American Florist when loriting A. T. Pyfer & Co. are strong on all seasonable stock and report a good call for sweet peas, which are good property. J. C. Nielsen, one of Poehlmann Bros. Go's, traveling men, is the proud owner of a new Dodge touring car. Tonners' are supplying their trade with choice .sweet peas, which they are hamjing in good supply. George McCallum, of the McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., called on the trade here this week. Vaughan's Seed Store reports heavy demand for nursery stock. Chicago Florists' Club. The regular meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club was held at the Hotel Kiindolph, April 8. President Waters in the chair. New members were elected as follows : Charles M. McCauley, Gen- eva: William Langhout. 172 North Wabash avenue; Lorenz P. Geiger, 41 ii*-"! Quincy street; Edward Clody, 3'Jlli North Clark street; George Wienhoeber, 41 South Wabash avenue; A. Hall, 4700 Sheridan road; H. E. Bruns. H040 West Madison street; Fred Stielow, Niles Center; C. Clemensen. 7801 Exchange avenue; Nick Damm, Jr., Morton Grove; James R. Paul. 1112 Lawrence avenue and Ernst Weiss, Elmhurst. Nomina- tions for membership included : Eric Paselk. Morton Grove, and L,. A. Wood- ward. 208 South LaSalle street. The special attraction of the evening was the presentation of the two reel cinema. "Wonderland Under Glass," by the American Greenhouse Manufactur- ing Co.. this interesting and instructive movie being shown here for the first time. Tlie audience was delighted with the wonderful pictures. Beginning with the introduction of the official and en- WJ^fJD HERE is the right place in the Chicago Market to buy the Best Flowers for the Least Money. A. T. Pyf er & Company OUR MOTTO: "Nothing is too much trouble to please a customer." 164 North Wabash Ave., CHICAGO L. D. Phone Central 3373 Mention the American Florist when writing 704 The American Florist. April 17 YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF Z M CUT FLOWERS E » A H N 30 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that it Includes every item ofifered in the Great Chicago Market. gineering personnel of this company, we were finally led up to the signing of a contract for a new range of green- houses. Tlie "I Will" spirit of this city was evident in every scene. Next was presented a series of actual production scenes inside the manufacturing plant, showing various operations of. and in connection with, the construction of iron, steel and wood materials. These pictures were a revelation to many, as the most minute details were clearly shown. Power riveting machines, mul- tiple drills, automatic punches and man- ifold mortising machines were shown, also other appliance in operation. Many types of greenhouse were reproduced on the screen, including exterior and interior views of large and small com- mercial establishments, and finally the reel was completed, showing an actual scene in a modern retail flower store with greenhouses attached. The reel at its final turn announced the national slogan, "Sav It With Flowers." Presi- dent McKee, of the American Green- house Manufacturing Co., kindly prom- ised to repeat the exhibition at the May meeting on request of the members. President Waters announced that the Elks' national convention will be held here July 5-10. bringing over a quarter of a million visitors to the city. The Elks are planning to furnish 10.000 to 20,000 corsage bouquets during the con- vention, and growers as well as retailers should prepare for this work. Mr. Wa- ters also reminded members that the national republican covnvention, which is to be held here in June, should stim- ulate the demand for flowers. phairman Morton, of the garden com- mittee, reported the completion of all arrangements for an active campaign to encourage more home gardening. ,ind announced the printed matter will be ready for distribution the second week in April. Treasurer Paul E. Weiss, who is close- ly identified with coal interests, gave some Interesting fuel facts in the pro- gramme of the meeting, which will^ be found in our issue of April 10. page 0.50. President Joseph Kohout, of the Commercial Flower Growers of Chicago, presented a very remarkable message on the promotion of the growers' in- terests, which we hope to print later. Chairman Guy W. French, of the good-of-the-club committee, announced plans for a May dance, particulars of which will be given later. Joseph H. Hill, of Richmond. Ind.. exhibited his new rose, Red Columbia, which attracted much attention. The next regular meeting will be held May 6. Tebke Haute, Ind. — C. J. Woodard has purchased land at Washington avenue and 21st street, and wilt build one house. TlBBANA, O. — S. W. Carey, owing to failing health, has disposed of his es- tablishment to J. G. Botkin, proprietor of the East Lawn Flower Gardens. Toledo, 0. STKIKi; .\.\D BLIZZAKD DESIORALIZI.N'G. Both growers and retailers here have experienced the worst Easter on record, witli profits knocked sky high by a combination of circumstances as un- .■ivoidable as the big tornado that swept over this section a week ago. Until Fri- day of Easter week, everything was lovely, and with the greatest demand of years in sight, everybody was happy, Then, on Friday, a gale of biting cold u-ind shut off business like a clam. On Saturday morning, like a bolt out of the blue sky. came the street car strike, par- alyzing traffic, and those people who persisted in going downtown were forced to use the perilous jitney service. Despite this handicap, business on Sat- urday was surprisingly good, better in fact than on the same day last year. Then, to cap the climax of the florists' woes, a terrific blizzard, with high winds, snow, hail and i"ain, descended upon the city Sunday morning and continued throughout the day. It was so bad that only a few people ventured out of doors. The result was that flor- ists' ice boxes were jammed Monday morning with cut flowers, which they had expected to sell on Stmday. Bul- bous stock, more plentiful than ever be- fore, met the same fate. Florists in the outskirts did not suffer to the same ex- tent as those downtown. Despite all these untoward circumstances, business was about equal to that of last year. No particular plant seemed to be a fa- vorite .and great quantities of lilies, tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, genistas, hy- drangeas and cinerarias were sold. There was a lively call for corsages be- fore Sunday, but few had a chance to wear them. Telegraph orders were more numerous than ever. Due to the great supply, prices were about the same as last Easter. Very little adver- tising was done, most florists taking the demand for granted. Considering what developed, there is no doubt that had a tmited effort been made to push stock during the forepart of the week, that a more favorable story could now be told. NOTES. Schramm Brothers, who grow most of their Easter plants, had the biggest display they have ever had. To push this stock, they ran a half-page ad in both of the daily papers, which was the largest ever used in this city by any florist. To promote early ordering, a special one-day sale of pot tulips was offered for Thursday, and quite few were sold. Business up to Sunday morning was great, according to Frank M. Schramm, and he was well satisfied. Max Spanner used his large basement to put on his annual Easter flower show, and had a wonderful assortment of plants. He displayed an exceptionally fine lot of rose bushes, hydrangeas and tulips. Max showed the writer an ice box full of cut flowers on Monday morn- ing, the sale of which was prevented by Sunday's storm. l.'ODg Distance Phones Central 3283 Central 3S84 Our 0£Ferings Include: ROSES COLUMBIA RUSSELL White Killamey Pink KUlamey Milady Sunburst Killamey Brilliant Ward Ophelia Premier MINIATURE ROSES Cecile Brunner CARNATIONS MISCELLANEOUS Valley Cattleyaa Jonquils Lilies Violets Sweet Peas Mignonette Darwin Tulips Tulips Freesias Calendulas White and Yellow Daisies Snapdragons GREENS Plumosus Sprengeri Galax, bronze. Galax, green Ferns Adiantum Smilax Boxwood 1920. The Amerjcan Florist. 705 BEST QUALITY TO BE HAD IN Roses and Carnations Columbia, Russell, Premier, Milady, Ophelia, Ward, Wetland, Brilliant, Double Wblte and Pink Klllarney, Sunburst, Hearst, Nesblt and Brunner. NONE BETTER ON THE CHICAGO MARKET All colors-^ --Good quality IN GOOD SUPPLY DARWIN TULIPS --TULIPS --JONQUILS Choice stock of Valley, Sweet Peas, Callas, Daisies, Rubrums, Easter Lilies, Calendulas, Mignonette, Stocks, Violets, Lupines, Pansies and all other Seasonable Stock. Don't Forget Us on GREENS, as We Have Mexican Ivy, Sprengeri, Fems, Adiantum, Etc. If you want good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best located Wholesale Cut Flower House. You can increase your profits and business by sending all orders direct to J. A. Budlong Co. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., L^^s't., CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty i^^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. We are In dally touch with market condltluna, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us recelvlne such benefit*. WB AKE CIjOSED ALL, DAY SUNDAY. Metz & Buteman report a flue trade up to Sunday, but. like other retailers, had a big' surphis of cut flowers and plants. Harry HeinI sent in some fine lilies, but lost many during Easter week, when they blasted. A. C. K. Milwaukee, Wis. .SUPPLY trXCEEDS FAIK DEMAND. Business during the past week was brisk, but not enough so to take care of the large amount of stock which arrives daily. The cut of roses, carnations, bul- bous stock and lilies, both Easter and cal- las. is considerably greater than for the same period in 1919. Sweet peas seem to be the most popular cut flower thus far. ,Tnd while many are cut daily, more could be moved. The weather condi- tions for the past week were mostly floudy and cool, which in a way, is a blessing in retarding some of the crops. Yet. after the long .siege of winter, we all would like to have it somewhat warmer, especially during the nights. Even the greatly reduced prices all down the line do not seem to have the desired effect. NOTES. Fred Gutermiith mourns the loss of his mother, agf .".S years, who was re- lieved by death, April 5. after a pro- longed siege of sickness. She is sur- vived by her husband, two daughters and one son. Interment took place at Union cemetery, April 8. from the home, which adjoins the greenhouses at 20th street and Atkinson avenue. James Livingstone, who served the local florists' club in the capacity of treasurer for a long time, had the mis- fortune to sprain his right ankle a short time ago, and it has caused him much pain and inconvenience ever since. Shortly before Easter, burglars, who gained entrance through a basement window at the Edlefsen-Leidiger Co's. store. 419 Milwaukee street, rifled the cash drawer, and were rewarded to the amount of $7.25. Gimbel Bros." cut flower department reports an 80 per cent increase for Eas- ter over that in 191!). The many out- going and incoming telegraph delivery orders were nearly equal in quantity. We have learned that Mrs. Seaman, who has been very sick since last fall, was well enough to accompany her sis- ter to Chicago, where she will make her home for the present. The strike of the railway employes has not yet (April 12'! affected local perishable stock, which is forwarded by the express companies. Many local sweet pea growers report a drop in their daily cuts the past week, due to the falling off of the buds. E. O. Racine, Wis. The Brux Greenhouses, have been making a fine display of stock since the opening of their new range and store. Fire of unknown origin early in the morning of March 16, destroyed the entire upper story of the Brux residence, adjoining the houses, did not cause loss in that quarter and repairs to the dwel- ling are now under way. Swen Olsen. landscape gardener at the Mound cemetery greenhouses, has resigned his position and will go to Cali- fornia. His many friends in this city regret his departure and wish him suc- cess in his new location. The old North Side Greenhouse has been sold again, this time to Milwaukee parties who will remove it to that city. The same interests have purchased the Cuthbertson range. The Flower Shop, formerly located on Main street, was moved to more commodious quarters one block away on Wisconsin street. R. A. B. 706 The American Florist. April 17, 1 1 fflNTERSON CO. 166 N. Wabash Ave. L. D. Phone, Central 6004 Established 1892 Dally Shipments of the finest stock In Roses, Carnations and Violets. Headquarters for Wild Smllax, Fancy Ferns, Adlantum and all Gteen Goods. Don't forget, our Supply Department Is complete— Ribbons, Chiffons, Boxes, Crepe Paper and Wire Designs. Chicago For Florists' Supplies, Baskets, Chiffons and Spring Novelties PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., ii6 ns imm si.. Pittsburgh, Pa. ■irnrniannntunmniumnnniMnniiinnnninianininiimiinniniiiiinBinmiiniii ERNE ^ COMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 E. Randolph Street, L D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Salt Lake City, Utah. FINE SUPPLY WITH VEKY WEAK DEMAKD. Thf market is flooded with stock of fine quality for wliicli ttiere is little call. RosPs are offered at from eight to 2U cents, with Shawyer. Ophelia. Wasatch. Helen Taft. Hoosier Beauty and Colum- bia, briug-ing- 10 to 2.j cents. Carna- tions are exceptionally fine and are quoted $5 for splits and $8 for fancy, Laddie brinpinsr $15. A few gladioli are seen at !f2.r)0-.*:; per dozen. Sweet peas are not in heavy crop due to dark weath- er and hold up to two cents. Tlie plant market is practically cleaned up in good Bostons. Whitmani and asparagus. There are. however, a few Ijulbous of- ferings left. On account of the dark, cold, stormy weather, hydrangeas w-ere too green for Raster but are now com- ing into their own. which will enable the retailers to have something besides ferns to show. NOTES. The Miller Floral Go's, force is tak- ing a little rest after the big- rusli. Funeral work is now a big factor. Miss Rice, of Hurley. Idaho, is now a student at the store, .and is fast mastering the details of the business preparatory to taking- charge of the flower department of the Miller Drug Co. in that city. Robert Miller was .» recent visitor from Farmington. Mrs. Eunice Frontzes has taken a position with Bailey it Sons, in the capacity of saleslady. Mr. Uuo. of the above firm reports excellent business, all stock moving well. The Evans Floral Co. says a base- ment location makes no difference as the trade gets to them anyway. All conditions are favorable to .good busi- ness. The Salt Lake Floral Co. has some fine snapdragons in colors which clean up easily. Carnations are plentiful at this range. The Lambourne Floral Co. is hav- ing a heavy call for funeral work, which is very welcome after the Easter ru.sli . Miss Childs. of the B. C. Morris Flo- ral Co.. has no complaint to offer, business being very satisfactory. Emil Lund, of Bountiful, and M. Daunelfelzer. of Sugar House, have large crops of fine carnations. Comprising the lurtiest assortmeutof Florist Boxes obtainable. The Arnold Florist Bo.\ stock has been purchased by the Lindley Company. Write as for prices. GEO. L. HOOFIS, New York Representative. 601 W. 144th St. A. V. Z. JENNINGS, Chicago Representative, 20 E. Jackson Blvd. LINDLEY BOXES ARNOLD BOXES Lindley Flower Box Company, ouaiuy box Makers, Marion, Indiana vlvfLtfl/l lOll (Fancy and Plain) Ready for market at rock-bottom prices. Ship anywhere in U. S. or Canada. ^V'rite for our illustrated catalogue. Oriental Goldfish 6c Supply Co. 3757 to 3761 Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago. 111. Mention the American Florist when writina FLORISTS' Cards, Envelopes, Labels, Tags. Add 10% to our 1920 catalogue prices. THE JOHN HENRY CO. LANSING, MICHIGAN Mention the American Florist when writing Al. Alt, of the Huddart Floral Co., sa.vs business following Easter has been exceptionally good. Local growers contemplate getting together on the m:itter of prices in the near future. The Sanders Floral Co. is having a good trade, with heavy demand for plants. p. R. PiKUC-Mx. Auiz.— Edward W. Werick, formerly engaged in the florist business at Buffalo. N. Y.. and a past president of the florists' club of that city, died here recently. Foisi) DU Lac. Wi.s. — In rpite ot in- clement weather, nearly 2.01X1 visitors inspected the handsome new estabhsh- ment of the Haentze Floral Co., when it was thiown open to the public, March 28, Sell More Potted Plants You can easily double your plant trade by showing your customers how easy it is to grow potted plants with a Little Wonder Plant Irrigator They keep your planta watered just right. Wholesale price, $2&.U0 per 100- If your supply house does not carry them send us their name with your order. Sample by mail. 35c. The Wonder Plant irrigator Go. 2918 N. Clark St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when icriting ^S 1 B]E:ST]l'IN;TH^'lVyOR,lJa: liOHWliC.fJltYERjlTHBEAOCq. Mention the A7ne7-ican Florist when icriting Boston, M.\ss. — There was an inter- esting exhibit of orchids in bloom in Horticultural hall, April 10-11. 192U. The American Florist. 707 John Kruchten Co 30 East Randolph Street, ( Not Incorporated ) WHOLESALE FLORISTS li. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. IE.C.AMUNGCO. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOIiESAIiB CUT FLOWER BOUSE 1\ CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO I.. D. rhones CENTKAI, 1977 and 1»78 Jfenfion the American Florist when writing MILLER &M11SSER Wholesale Florists 2 1 1 North State Street CUCAGO Mention the American Florist when loriting A. L. Randall Co., (^HM^Bv Wabash Ave., mi lake St tSMBSs ^BSS CHICAGO, ILL. T'TBiJ Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writinfj WEIIAND-RlSOlCbt FLOWER CROWERS Ttl£P«ONE "Jr J UltfiDACU k\IC CHICAGO txKTKM.sr9 194 rLTTAnAjfi AVE. ILLINOIS Mention the Aitierican Florist when voriting Qeorgfe Rein berg WHOLESALE FLORIST Ebctra fancy Ophelia, Snnbnmt. Co- lumbia, RuKsell, Mllndy, AVhlte KlUar- ner and Klllamey Brilliant Rones. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N.Wabash Av., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Wire Hanging Basicets Price List, 1919. Plain Wire Hanging Baskets. 10-inch SI .75 H.lQcb »3.00 12inch 2.25 16-iDOh 4.50 SHEET MOSS In bags, per bag, $2.00 Our Sheet Moss is the best value (or the money In the market. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, ^^detro?t,"mich.^* Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe Rower M(irKefsS Chicaso. CDRKENT rmCK LIST. Dozen Hoses. n.-HUI.v $2.0015$ S.OO Per 100 Mrs. Chas. Russell. 5.00® 40.00 . " Columbia 5.00@ 40.00 Premier 5.00® 40.00 Honsier Bt;:iUty .... 4.00® 30.00 Kill:irney Brilliant. 4.00® .10.00 Killarney 4.00® 26.00 White Ivillaniey. . . . 4.00® 25.00 Riclimond 4.00® 25.00 My Maryland 4.U0® 25.00 Mrs. Geo. Shivv.'pr. 4.00® 30.00 Milady 4.00® 30.00 Mrs. Aiiron 'Ward.. 4.00® 25.00 Sunburst 4.00® 30.00 Ophelia 4.00® 30.00 Dble. W. Killarney. 4.00® 26.00 Champ Weiland ... 4.00® 25.00 Stanley 4.00® 30.00 Bayard Thayer .... 5.00® 40.00 Cecile Brunner .... 2.00® 4.00 George Elear 2.00® 4.00 Baby Doll 2.00® 100 Nesbit 2.00® 4.00 l)ui s-'h-clicin 6.00 Carnations 2.000 6.00 Cattleyas per doz.l2.00@ 18.00 Mignonette 6.0O Snapdragons per doz*. 1.00 Freesia 3.00® 6.00 Tulips {i.OO® 10.00 Daisies 2.00® 4.00 \-.illpV x.oor,,' 12.00 Calendulas 4.00® 6.00 Gardenias per doz. li.oo Lilies per doz. 3.00 .Tnnquils 4.00® 8.00 Callas 26.00® 36.00 Sweet Peas per 100 2.00® 4.00 Violets 1.00® 2.00 F'erns per 1.000 4.60® 5.00 Galax per 1.000 1.50® 2.00 Leucotboe 1.00® 1.25 Plumosus Strings each .60® .76 Sprengeri." Plumosus. Sprays 3.00 Mexican Tvy 75® 1.00 Boxwood, 35c per lb., per case 900 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist lohen writinq THE CHRYSANTHEMUM MANUAL By Elmer D. Smith FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Order. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago mmniHiBnuiuuuil^tflulliUlllllitMliimmiiniiriiiini Assortment of 50 Tumbler Baskets .. SPECIAL $22.50 I RAEDLEIN BASKET GO. i 713 Mllnankee Ave. CHICAGO, ILI* ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiimiiiiiitiinuiitiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiin.ininimiiuiifli REFRIGERATORS COMPLETE FIXTURES CENTRAL BEFRIGEPATOR & EQUIPMENT CO. Estimates Submitted. 15.-. \o. Clark Sti-eet, CHICAGO •708 The American Florist. April IT, =;iiitiiciiiiiimuiuiinitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiniiiiiiiirHiiiitiiniiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiitiiu {A BIG I Spring Crop of I iBEAUTIESi I that we offer you at a price | I which is within reach of | I every retailer and should | I be of interest to you. | I We have plenty of Beaut- | I ies now, and will have | I them until the end of the | I season. | I The Quality is the Best | I to be had at this time of | I the season, and you can | I depend on us for carefully | I selected stock. | I When you want Good | I Beauties, send your order to | I The Leo Niessen Co. | I 1201 Race Street I I PHILADELPHIA, - PA. | riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiitiitiimiiiiinT Philadelphia. EXPRESS EMBAKGO WORKS II.\JIDSHIP. The past week's demand has not been very encouiag-ing:; the stores stocked up with good supplies, and there was a fair out-of-town business reported by the wholesalers, but the snap that puts life into thing's, was lacking. As an off- set, the supply was rather short in near- ly all lines; even Easter Jilies, which are^ generally freely offered after an early holiday, are not any too plentiful. Roses, in the face of the light demand, are selling up well, as are carnations, and realizing very good price.s for the season. The quality of both is fine. There are still violets, but they will soon be off the list. Snapdragon is now at its best. Calendulas of the higher grades sell fairly well. Lily of the valley, from genuine German pips, ap- pears almost as good as ever, and is more plentiful. Wlute lilac, which has played such a part the past season, is about done. Cattleyas are short of the demand and bring top prices from $1.00 lip. Asparagus is a good crop; any kind of a fair bunch now brings ?."> cents. Adiantum is also up 50 per cent. April 12. — The express companies, owing to the strike of switchmen and other railroad workers, have refused all shipments, with the result that cut flowers, ordinarily sent or received by express, have to be moved by motor trucks or parcel post. The situation is serious, as if not immediately reme- died, considerable loss will result to growers, who will not be able to market their stock. CLUB .\rKETi.vn. The April meeting of the doiists' club was too close to Easter for most of the members, and the attendance was not up to the standard. The talk on advertising by Charles Bloomingdale, an advertising expert, was short, but very much to the point. He is a great ^uiuiiuiiiuiiuiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiuiiiNiiuiuiiiuuiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiuiiiiiinuiiiiuuuiiiiiiuiiniii' I Roses, Carnations, Snapdragon, Violets. All Seasonable Flowers. I i TUa la the exclusive ahop, only one block rrom ESxpresa Depota. i 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, E B ^iniiiuiiiiiitinininininiiiiiriiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiniiiMiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiriiiinniiiiiiiiiirniiiiiuniiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiriiiiiuiiiiittiritiMiiiiiiiiiniiumuiiuiiiil PHILADELPHIA, PA. ¥l[oMeFIo¥ erMM'KeU Boston, Apr. 14. Per 100 Rosea. American Beauty . .25.00® 160.00 Shawyer, Russell 12.60® 30,00 KlUarney 10.00® 26,00 Muatly 12.00(y> 30.00 Radiance 16.00® 40.00 White KUlarney ...10.00® 26.00 Kiliarney UriUlant. . 16.00® 26.00 Ward 6.00@ 16.50 Hadley 12.00® 36.00 Ophelia 15. uo® 30.00 Premier 12.60® 30.00 Columbia 16.00® 26.00 Maryland 16.00® 26.00 Hoosler Beauty 16.00® 36.00 Stanley 16.00® 26.00 Cattleyas. per doz 12.00® 18.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 3.00 Carnations 6.00® 12.50 liongiaorum Lilies 20.00® 26.00 \'iolets. a hundred 2.00® 2.50 Marguerites 4.00-6.00® 8.00 Calendulas. . .doz. ,75@1.00 Callas 16.60® 26.00 Snapdragons, doz. 3.00@4.00 Adiantum 2.00 Asparagus Strings, per doz 9.00® 12.00 Asparagus bunches, each.. ,50 .lonquils 4.00® 6.00 Freesia 8.00(?« 12.60 Anemones, per doz 1,50 French Iris, ner spray .35 Pansies 2,00® 3,00 Myosotis. a bunch 35® 1.00 Lily of the Valley 8.00® 12.00 Buffalo, Apr. 14. Per 100 Roses, Beauty. Special SO.OOii; fiO.OO Fancy 26.00ft :',0.00 Extra 20.00® 26.00 1st 16.00® 20.00 KiUarney 6.00® 15.00 My .Maryland 6.00® 20.00 White KUlarney .... 6.00® 16.00 Sunburst C.OOiii 15.00 Ward 6.00® 8.00 Columbia 10.00® 25.00 Ophelia 8.00® 20.00 Russell 10.00® 25.00 Shawyer 6.00® 15.00 Bon Silene 4.00® 6.00 Cecile Brunner 3.00fii 4.00 Cattleyas 76.000100.00 Dasies 1.00® 3.00 Vallev 8.00® 10.00 Violets 76® 1.00 Calla Lilies 12.00ft 30.00 Japan Lilies 8.00® 10.00 Easter Lilies 10.00® 20.00 Carnations 3.00® 6.00 Jlignonettes 3.00® 6.00 Snapdragons 8.00® 16.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 3.00 Asparagus .Sprengeri 36® .50 Ferns, per 1000 3.50 Calendulas 3.00® 6.00 Smilax, doz 4.00 Golden Spur 4.00® 6.00 Freesia :ijit)(tv 4 no Von Sion :!.00ft 4.00 believer in continuous publicity as he has numerous clients who 'have found it most beneficial. The slides of Penn's Boston advertising were wonderfully fine and full of excellent ideas in pub- licity for all seasons of the year. All are splendidly illustrated, with good cuts of decorated plants, arranged bas- kets of cut flijwers, bride's shower bunches and other wedding arrange- ments, a number showing the bride holding her bouquet. Valentine bun- ches of violets, and at other seasons ■were a feature. All public events and anniversaries were connected up in the store publicity. The text and descrip- tive matter was excellent, the national slogan, "Say it With Flowers," and "Leave it to Penn" is clever and was frequently used. Such splendid work cannot help but bring business to Penn, and to other florists as well, NOTES, Transportation is now the great draw- back. There is not suificient room in the limited express car service of m.iny Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. BERGER BROS. Roses, Carnations, Violets, Freesia. 1225 Race St. Philadelphia, Pa. Cincinnati, Apr. 14. Per 100 Roses, Premier 6,00® 26,00 Columbia 6.00® 26.00 Butterfly 6.00® 26.00 White KiUarney ... 6.00® 20.00 Pink KiUarney 6.00® 20.09 Sunburst 6.00® 20.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward... 6.00® 20.00 Ophelia 6.00 @ 20.00 (-'arnations 2.00 ® 4.00 Calendulas 1.00® 2,00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 2.00 Violets (California) 60® .76 Ferns, per 1.000 3.50 Leucothoe. per 1.000 6.00 Galax, per 1.000 1.60 Daffcdils 3.00® 4.00 Mexican Ivv, per 1.000 6.00 Smllax. per string 16® .20 Dutch Hyacinths 4.00® 10.00 Plumosus (south) per bch. .26 Tulips 3.00® 8,00 Liiy of the Valley 8.00 Easter Lilies 10.00® 16,00 Snapdiamiii.-^ . . I OO'iC 6.00 of the trains to carry all shipments ready for forwarding; when the cars are full, packages left over have to wait three or four hours, and longer, for the next chance. Shipments of violets from New York for the Easter trade were many of them from four to six days on the way, and of course, worthless. Con- ditions described by a New York ship- per in explaining delays are as fol- lows: "Everything in the transporta- tion line seems to be tied up by strikes, lockouts and embargoes. Not a single railroad will accept shipments for transportation, and all boat service on the river is tied up. Express companies will accept only shipments that suit them, and these for veiT few localities, and only subject to delays." James Heacock, Robert Jamison, and Karl Corts. of the Joseph Heacock Co.. paid a visit the first of this week to John H. Dunlop & Son, Toronto. Out., to sec the new rose, as grown by the originator. The new house at Roelfs is soon to be planted with roses, and the Dunlop is likely to be one of the new ones to take up considerable space. Catch crops in this house, not finished until October, are sweet peas, calen- dulas and Godfrey callas. all of which turned in splendid cards, and are now at their height in production. 1920. The American Florist. 709 nOLTON & nUNKEl CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens CI.PDLLWORTH CO. CUT FLOWERS, PLANTS, BULBS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE, WIS. Special Big Bargains in our latest price list. It's a "green" sheet. Keep a copy on your desk. Geo. H. Angermueller Co. 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OP MERIT staple Ba«ketii and Seasonable Noveltle* In Quantity. Send for Oar Catalorae. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1311 N. 2nd St., Phila., Pa. Latest Easter reports are all most favorable. One of the wholesalers says : "Everybody must have had a wonderful Easter as we have never had bills paid as promptly before. Generally when prices are hifrli there is a lot of com- plaints of one kind or another in efforts to have the bills reduced, but this year checks are coming along in full, with only satisfactory comment." There are rumors of a growers' mar- ket, for this city on the lines of the growers' association of Chica.go. The old dame is always busy talking, but seldom delivers the goods. However, .she does come across sometimes, and this may bo one of the exceptions. Berger Bros, have to move as their present building. 1225 Race street, has been rented over their heads. They have taken a lease on the property, 1609 San- som street, which will be occupied as soon as the necessary alterations can be made. The Holland bulb men are on the .iob. booking orders for next fall's de- livery. Prices on daffodils are $30 per thousand on Golden Spur, and $32 for Emperor, payments cash on delivery, with three per cent off. The Leo Niessen Co. is strong on .American Beauties, which for the next month, will be very fine. Carnations and sweet peas are also quantity stocks. Carnations, snapdragons and sweet peas are features of the Edward Reid stock. Ophelia and Columbia roses of good quality are in demand. M. J. Callahan is much pleased with his branch store, 20th street, near Spruce, formerly Reizer's, where he found a fine Easter demand. K. Kansas City, Mo. Probably In no former year was the Easter supply of lilies so plentiful or of better quality than during the Easter period just passed, and in spite of their generous numbers, many more could have been sold had they been available. Quite a number were sent out with one bud opening at the request of ctistomers. The price in pots was 75 cents per flower, while cut stock brought $7.50 per dozen. On Saturday, this city ex- perienced the worst blizzard of the year, but in spite of severe handicaps the trade met the situation and everything moved in perfect harmony. M. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 124S. 444-446 Uilwaokee St., P. O. aoj 206 Milwaukee, Wis. VlioMe Hover MM'fteU Pittsburgh, Apr. 14. Ro-ses. Beauty, spl.. per doz. ■' " fey., per doz. " " ex., per doz. " " No. 1, per doz. Hadley KlUarney " Maryland " Sunburst Mrs. Aaron Ward.. Russell '■ Columbia Ophelia Hilda " Premier Lily of th^ Valley Easter Lilies Carnations Cattleyas. each Ferns, per 1,000 Sweet Peas Daisies Galax, per 1.000 Plumosus, per bunch Sprengeri. per bunch .Smilax. per doz Calendulas Tulips Mignonette Snapdragons, per doz Calla Lilies, per doz Jonquilg Per 100 12.00® 8.00@ 8.00® 8.00® 6.00® 10.00® 10.00® 8.00® 6.00® 10.00® 1.00@ 2.00® 2.000 4.00® l.BO® 1.60® 4.00® 7.60 6.00 4.00 2.00 36.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 16.00 36.00 26.00 20.00 16.00 30.00 10.00 20.00 6.00 1.60 4.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 .40 .60 4.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 2.00 6.00 Phiiadelphia, Apr. 14. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 60.00® 76.00 36.00 40.00 10.00 30.00 15.00 10.00 16.00 30.00 30.00 1.00 1.60 6.00 .40 8 00 fancy 26.00 ( Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 6.00® KlUarney 4.00® Hadley 10.00® Sunburst 8.00® Wards 6.00® Ophelia 6.00® Columbia 10.00® Premier 10.00® Cattleyas 76® Lilac, bunch 1.26® Mignonette 4.00® Gardenias, doz 25® Carnations 6.00® Carnation Laddie 12.00® 16.00 Snapdragons, per doz 1.60® 2.00 Callas 16.00® 20.00 Easter Lilies 16.00© 20.00 Violets 60® 1.00 Calendulas 1.60® 4.00 Adlantum 1.00® 1.60 Smilax .S6 .\sparagus Strings 76® 1.00 Sweet Peas 1.000 4.00 Lily of the Valley 10.00 MlLWACKEB, Apr. 14. Per 100 Roses. Klll'n'y, W. Klll'n'y. 6.00® 15.00 AVard 4.00® 12.00 Premier 10.00® 35.00 Ophelia 8.00® 18.00 Columbia 10.00® 36.00 Hoosier Beauty 6.00® 18.00 Carnations, assorted 4.00® 6.00 Cattleyas, per doz 9.00® 12.00 Callas, per doz 2.50® 3.00 Sweet peas l.BO® 3.00 Lilies, per doz 2.00® 2,60 Snapdragon, per dojs 1.00 O 2.00 Frerala 4.00© 6.00 D. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply ' House of America . . . EVERYTHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the Ainerican Florist lohen wriUna WHY NOT TRY THE McCALLUM CO. For Real Service in FLORISTS' SUFPIIES7 We are manufaoturers and iniportera — not merely jobbers. Send for Our New Catalog and be convinced. The Mccallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florist* and SnoDlls. 218 North Fifth St. Send Ust In for anotatlons. Mention the Ainerican Florist when writina St. Louis^ Apr. 14. Per 100 Roses. Hadley 6.00® 10.00 Premier 4.00® 35.00 Killarney 3.00® 8.00 White Killarney ... 6,00® 10.00 Hoosier Beauty .... 6.00® 12.50 Russell 4.00® 86.00 Ward 3.00® 6.00 " Sunburst 6.00® 12.50 Perns, per 1000 4.60 Carnations 1.60® 6.00 Carnations. Laddie 16.00© 20.00 Carnations. Specials 76© 2.00 Sweet Peas 6.00® 16.00 Calendulas 3.00® 4.00 Callas 10.00® 20.00 Mignonette 3.00® 10.00 Violets 76© 1.00 Galax, per 1,000 1.60 Leucothoe. per 1,000 7.60 Boxwood, per lb .26 Lily of the Valley 8.00 Freesia 2.00 @ 3.00 .Jonquils 60® 4.00 710 The American Florist. April 17, New York. AFTKB-EASTER TRADE DUIi. Xo great amount of business is ever expected for a week or two following a great holiday trade, and the rule was not broken during the past week. Pos- sibly, it was better for tlie wholesalers that the weather was very cool. Throughout the week, the temperature seldom went much above 40 degrees, and on several nights, it went down to 30. The supply of stock was conse- quently reduced, which prevented any noteworthy decline in prices. Both roses and carnations cleaned up fairly well at good figures. The cool weather was also fortunate for the flowering bulb trade, as stock arrived in good condition. It was not "violet weathei," so the street men got into the game; but for that matter, after the short and dark days of early winter, tliey are seldom out of it. A heavy stock of cut lilies has been ar- riving. Exceptionally fine stock of the longiflorum nobilis has been noticed, which wholesaled at .$2 to .$2.50 per dozen, buds and flowers. As much of the stock for this market now arrives by' automobile trucks it is hoped that even if the railway strike continues, it will not seriously cripple the flower trade. April 12. — The weather continues cool, and stock is arriving- in good con- dition. Quite a heavy supply of roses was received this morning, but prices are fairly firm. The Ulrich Brunner roses are now arriving and as a spring and early summer vai-iety, they usually meet with favor. ^■OTES. The next event of importance after the club meeting- on the night of April 12, will be the removal, April 2G. of 20 wholesale firms — 20, count 'em — from West 28th street to the Siegel-Cooper- Greenbut building, Sixth avenue, ISth to l!)th street. Carpenters have been busy for several weeks in fitting up the ground floor for their reception. The arrangement is somewhat different from the majority of large markets. Broad aisles run through the build- ing, and partitions have been put up between the stands, which it would seem, is an improvement, as it gives each firm, to a certain extent, the same privacy enjoyed in a separate store. It is believed that this market will be a success from the start. It is conven- iently located relating to the main trans- portation lines, and evei-ything in the way of cut flowers that retailers use. will be found there. As the florist, seed and nursery trades have in the past few years had their share of annoyances from strikes, it seems in, order to here refer to such matters. It must be plain to business men that by some means the chaotic conditions that have from time to time deranged all lines of trade, must be reduced to a minimum. It is not merely a question of the rights of em- ployers and employes, but a larger ques- tion of the rights of all the people. An industrial court, such as now exists in the state of Kansas, seems to be the sanest solution of this problem. It has been noted that several men have re- cently been jailed for disobeying the or- ders of that court. That seems to be the proper place for any man — capital- ist or laborer — who refuses to recognize the authority of a lawfully constituted court. The so-called "outlaw" strikers are living up to that name. On April 11. the east bound Chicago Express, on the Erie R. R., was abandoned by its crew at Port Jervis, N. J.. 90 miles from this city. After attending a meeting, and spending several hours in conference, it is said that the crew agreed to come on with the mail and milk. The train will probably reach here today — unless they have to hold another confernce. Calling recently at the range of the Charles H. Totty Company, Madison Lilies, Sweet Peas, Roses, Carnations, Violets. lAS^^nh Ck Ftf^nrir^h 51 West 28th street, new YORK ««V9<7pil J» 1 «;iiril/ll9 Telephones: 420-421 -422 WaUdns. Mention the American Florist when writing FUTTERNAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102 West 28th St., New York. Telephones: Watklns 159 and 9761. The Right People to Deal With. Consignments Solicited WSM ■---. WHOLESALE X'^ ^^^^^^1 &r— ^ Mention the American Florist when writino N. J., we found a large force engaged ill grafting and potting the new varie- ties of roses for which this firm has be- come justly famous. They were for a time belli up by the non-arrival of their grafting stocks, and have to be lively to make up for lost time, as the orders have been heavy. We have received from Secretary Vick. of the American Dahlia Society, the April number of the society's bulle- tin. Mhich is now published at Newark, N. J. It contains much interesting in- formation for dahlia growers. Phil. Kessler. of the Cut Flower Ex- change, is receiving from Jos. Raffer- zeder. of Teaneck, N. J., fine stock of new varieties of snapdragon. Theodore Schultz, a florist aud land- scape gardener, has opened an attrac- tive retail store at 084 Lexington ave- nue. A. L. Miller, of Jamaica, is shipping to Traendly & Schenck, a fine quality of cut lilies. Edtward Brenner is receiving fine stock of the Ulrich Brunner roses. Hentz & Nash. Inc., are handling a good stock of Spanish iris. A. F. F. New York Florists' Club. The New York Florists' Club met in its hall in the Engineering building on the night of April 12. President Henshaw in the chair. As there was a light attendance at the opening, the president said he was in doubt whether it was a "survival of the fit- test" or of the best walkers. How- ever, members kept dropping in until there was a good attendance. On mo- tion. J. P. Mossman. of Hackensack. N. J., was. so to speak, given the right of way to read his paper on orchid cul- ture. Mr. Mossman was interesting, and held the attention of those pres- ent, a number arriving too late to hear the paper read. A short discussion followed, in which Joseph A. Manda and others participated. Mr. Moss- man was given a rising vote of thanks. Roman J. Irwin reported on the din- ner held at tlie Hotel Biltmore on the night of March 17. The number of tick- ets sold was 37.5. and there were 68 in- vited guests. This report was accepted, and he and his committee were given Mention the A ynerican Florist itft en- writino C. Lecakes & Co. Evergreens and Florists' Supplies Ferns, Galax, Laurel, Leucothoe Sprays, and Moss, Our Specialties. 116 W. 28th St., New York Telephone Watkins 2315 No connection with any other concern. Proni|it niid airetul atteution to .Mail. Tele- graph and Telephone Orders. Mention the American Florist when writing Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 133 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. TelephoneH 9T(iO Chelsea SPECIALTIES Cut Orchids, Asparagus Plu- mosus Sprays and Mistletoe and Berries. Our Drchids, :ire erown by C;irillo i (Jo., of Mama roneck, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Joseph A. Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 W. 26th St., New Yorh Telephone I 3048 Watklna Mention the American Florist token writing a i-ising vote of thanks. The report of the flower show committee showed that there will be a comfortable balance, at least $9,000. to divide between the club and the Horticultural Society of 1920. The American Florist. 711 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET NEW YORK CITY Telephones: a8e4and3iS8 Watklns GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephon* No. t264 WatUu William Mackie wholesaijE florist 105 W. 28th St., New York Telcphanei 750 Watklns Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST '••^'3''5°3lw«"i,ns 133 W. 28»h St.. New York All the NEW K08E9. CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESAIiE COROnSSION All the New and Standard Varieties of Roaes. Vlolele. Carnations, Valley. Lilies. Etc. 34 West 28tli St., NEW YORK CITY Telephoned t AVatklns 300 and 301 Uention the American Florist when writing iDommiuiuiininiiiiininiiiiiniimminiinntnininiiniinuiiiiiuuim JOHN YOUNG & CO. I Wholesale Commission Florists = 53 W, 28th St. NEW YORK I Telephone Watkins 4336 I a iiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiKiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiir Mention the American Florist when writing WILLIAM P. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 6335 \V'atklnB Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist log West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. GOS and 600 AVatkins CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Chelsea 8925 I. Goldstein WHOLESALE FLORIST 116 W. 28th St., New York Prompt and careful attention to your interests. Consignments Solicited. J. K. ALLEN Wboleaale Conunlaalon Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 133 West Z8tta St., NEW YORK Kstablished 18S7 All consignments receive our special attention. VlioMe Hover MM*Ket>s Xew York, Apr. 14. Per 100 Ros.-s, Beauty. Specials. .. .50. 00@ 75.00 " " extra and fancy 30. 00@ 40.00 Hoo.';iL'i Beauty i.oudt 15. Ou HacUt-y 4.00® 30.00 Francis Scott Key.. S.OOfti) 60.00 Columbia 4.00® 3S.00 fi'inia Donna 4.00@ 15.00 Dble Wht. Klllarney 6.00® 20.00 White Jvillarney. . . . S.OiJif 10.00 Aaron Ward 4.00fi) 15.00 Ophelia 4.00® 20.00 Sunburst 3.00® 12.00 .T. I.. Mock 4.00'i7> 25.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 4.00® 35.00 Premier 4.00® 35.00 Ulrich Brunncr ....10.00® 30.00 Cattleya orchids, special... 150.00 Carnations 6.00® 8.00 Adiantum Croweanum and Hybriduni l.OO'?!" Asp. Plumosus. doz. bchs... 3.00® Smllax. doz. strings 1.50® Lilies, white 10.00® Gardenias, per doz 1.00 @ Callas. per doz 2.00® blUes. Rubrums 10.00® Sweet Peas 1.00® Lily of the Valley 1.50 Violets Yellow Narcissus, per doz.. Mignonette, per doz Freesia Tulips, per doz Flamingo, per doz Darwin 'I'ulips. doz Giant Daffodils, per doz. . . Snapdragons, per doz Iris. Spanish, per doz .60® .40® .50 '(I) .50® .25® .60® l.OOfS .80® .50® 3.00® Dai.sies. Tellow l.OOi? 1.60 5.00 2.00 15.00 3.00 3.00 12.00 4.00 6,00 1.00 .60 2.00 2.00 .40 .76 1.50 1.00 2.00 5.00 3.00 Prank H. Traendly Chnrlea Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale nortots and Qtt Flower Exchange 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 788 and 799 Watklna Orchids. Roses. Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading growers. CONSIGNMENTS SOUCITED Telephones! 3310-11-12 Watklna Henshaw Floral Co. (Incorporated") Wholesale Gommlsslon Florists 127 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the Atnerican Florist when writing J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers New York Fhonefi S413 & 6891 Watklns 115 West 28th Street, T.l.phone. J llgj Watklns »>• '■ '"»«'»•* ^^^ United Gut Flower Co., >»• WHOLESAIiEIRS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing PHO '"^'^izssef WATKINS WM. KESSLER WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention tlie American Florist when writing Telephone: Watklns 0254 EDWARD BRENNER ^VholesaIe Florist 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Everything in Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited. N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th Av. and W. 26th. N. T. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising:. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist token writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens attest Standard of Qnallty. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of Cnou ud FlwiiU' SipfEci. 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FliORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writina M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Telephones: 3870-3871 AVatklns THE LARGEST RECEITER OF CUT FLOWERS W THE CITY. A complete assortment of the best In the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing 712 The American Florist. April 17, New York. There will be a final re- port at a later date. The transportation committee reported progress. A final .selection of a route to Cleveland and was deferred to next meeting. A suit- able memorial of the death of F. W. Bruggerhof was read. The foUowingr were elected to mem- bership : J. N. Champion, New Haven, Conn.; D. A. Laird, Brooklyn, N. Y.; K. H. Zeevat. New York; H. Berkowitz, New York; J. M. Nitschke, New York; H. M. Cooke, Plattsburg, N. Y.; P. A. Heffner, Hoboken. N. J.; M. J. Watson, New York; Herman Mamitsch, Rock- ville Center, L. I.; A. H. Brown. Green- wich, Conn.; H. Bergman. Far Rock- away, N. Y'.; D. A. Dawson. New York. Bight names were proposed for mem- bership. When new business was called for, Max Schling took the floor and en- tertained the members. Others fol- lowed. A public market previously mentioned in these columns, was dis- cussed. Mr. Schling advocated support for the market, which has been pro- posed by Park Commissioner Gallatin, but the plan does not seem to be gen- erally favored by any branch of the trade. P. F. Kessler exhibited a vase of the snapdragon, Ruth Brewster; awarded cultural certificate. J. A. Manda, West Orange, N. J., exhibited Brasso-cattleya, distinct variety: sil- ver medal. Also C. labiata; silver medal. Geo. Schlegel Broklyn. N. Y., exhibited a collection of Miltorica blu- ena grandiflora; silver medal for the collection. Louis Strauss, Brooklyn.. N. Y., exhibited Dendrobium nobile alba; hornorable mention. Out-of-town visitors were Richard Vincent. Jr.. White Marsh. Md., and Louis Alene, West Haven. Conn. A. F. F. Cincinnati, 0. BUSINESS FAIE WITH LOWER PRICES. With Baster gone, and Mothers' day on the horizon, everyone is getting straightened out and renewing supplies used during the holidays. The com- mission men did the best business in their career. Flowers are down to everybody's price now, and while busi- ness Is good, the general public does not warm up. Perhaps the Easter holi- day had something to do with it, a few dull days always following a holiday business. Wedding decorations are un- usually numerous, and much southern smilax has been used. Roses are In good supply and barely clean up. Car- nations are good and bring from $1 to $2 per lOO. Sweet peas are very poor even at $7.50 per 1,000; a few bring a little better price. Lilies are an un- certain article to quote, as prices range from $8 to $20 per 100. Violets are done for. Snapdragon is fine, but the prices are still above a breaking mar- ket. The retailers all did well at Kas- ter time, considering the high advance price asked, and the deluge of stock the last minute. The Sixth street mar- ket folks were selling carnations Sat- urday night before Easter as low as $1 per dozen, retail. Still every one is sat- isfied. Mothers' day goes big here, and everyone is getting ready to reap the golden harvest. NOTES. H. W. Sheppard's Easter business was 25 per cent better than last year. Pimeral work and over 200 corsages kept every one interested. Wedding work is a daily occurrence here. Julius Baer was hard pressed with funeral work the past week. Easter business was the best ever. Robt. Kelley did a big Easter busi- ness. All plants sold out early. Cor- sages were a big feature. T. W. Hardest^ & Co., sold out every- thing for Easter in plants and cut flow- ers. K. I FOLDERS I POSTERS I STICKERS I N. D. ADS MOVIE SLIDES I Order From The Broadside Mailed Yoo I Hundreds of Live Wire Florists have already I paved the way for BIG BUSINESS on i Mothers' Day by sending in generous orders I for all of the Mothers' Day DEALER HELPS. I Don't Delay I Mail and Express are usually slow at this | I time and to enable you to put your Mothers' | I Day HELPS in action early we advise you to | I send in your orders NOW. i I Florists' Publicity Service Bureau | { Of the S. A. F. & O. H. | I HILMER V. SWENSON, Director | I 431 South Dearborn St., Chicago, III. f = A profit on the sale of these Dealer Helps will be paid to the 1 i National Publicity Fund. Yon not only boost your own Business, | i but also help the S. A. F. fund by buying them in abundance. | niiiiiiiiiiimnmiiiiiMiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiHiMniiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiHiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiuHiiiNiiiiiiniiiiiuMiimiHiiuHNnuiM 1920. The American Florist. 713 i An Event, Which Marks An Epoch! New York^s ^^Wholesale Flower Market" WILL BE IN OPERATION MONDAY, APRIL 26th, 1920 IN THE Greenhut Building Ground Floor, East of Sixth Avenue, 18 to 19th Streets. A long felt need is here completely filled — magnificent quarters, every facility and con- venience — with the greatest quantity and most complete variety of Cut Flowers ever assembled for sale under one roof. And at your service, the following: J. K. Allen Wm. Badgley Edw. Brenner J. J. Coan M. C. Ford J. S. Fenrich H. E. Froment S. Gilbert I. Goldstein E. C. Horan Jas. McManus Wm. Mackie C. Slinn P. J. Smith DoIansky& McDonald Geo. J. Polykranas Henshaw Floral Co. B. Jacobs Cut Flower Co. John Young & Co. Roman J. Irwin iiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiyiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiHiiiiHiiiiiii llP^^ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimi iiiiiiiiiiii I iiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiMMMMMii 714 The American Florist. April 17, Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S liARGEST FLORIST ELEVEN STORES ""^tore- Lewis Ave, Cor. Hancock St. Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City, Brooklyn and Long Island. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the A-inerican Florist ichen wriiing Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writing ^mitiiiiuininiiiininiiiiiiiiiiininiiiiiniiiiiiiniiMiiiiniiiiMinriiiiiiiiiiiiriitiiriitii': I FKENCH RIVIERA and MONTE CARLO I |C. EngelmannI i Saffron Walden, England | Can takft care of all your orders = for above district. i Cable address for Riviera Branch : = Camalion. ^ainl Uurenl-du-Var. i ~tiliiiiiii)iiniiiniiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiniitiiiiiiiiiMitiiiiiiiiiiiiii|iiinritiiniiiiniliiiiiiiiir Mention the American Florist when writina SAFFRON WALDEN, ENGLAND C. ENGELMANN ijan take care of all your English orders. Cable address: Engelmann, Saffronwalden. Mention the American Florist when writing Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 6936 Penn Av., Pittsbnrgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR,Inc. FliORIST 324 Pulton St. cor. Pierrepont Telegraph orders recei\*e our usual good care and prompt attention. Phones. 270-271 Main. HARTFORD, CONN. George G.McClunie 165 MAIN STREET RlAht in the Hospital District— Hartford. Charter Oak, Williams, Insane, St. Francis and Memo rial Hospitals within two blocks of Flower Shop. Member of Florists' Telepraph DellverTt Meniion the American Florist when writing Five Stores in Northern Ohio iiiiiiriiiiiiiiliiilliiiiltiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiirtiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiilllltitliiiiiilitllllltlluiilililiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiilliiiiiiMiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiniiiiitiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiMii 13336 EDCLID AVE. 144 PUBLIC SQ. CLEVELAND [st'^oTes] - - YOUNGSTOWN - - 33 East Federal St. WARREN - - - - 215 East Market St. AKRON - - - - 109 South Main St. iiiiiHuiinniniiiiinMirtiiiiiHiuiiiiiiuirMuiininiiiriiiiiiMiMiniuiuiiiiiiininiiiiHiiiiiiiinMMiiiiiiiiiiiitnHiMitiiiiiiiiuiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiMitiiiiiriiiniMiiniiiiii THE PARK FLORAL COMPANY JIEMBEES FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION Mention the American Florist ichen writina ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS Flowers and Service 15o»»'t'i¥'5iSit;Sl'' AROUND BROAD AT WALNUT STS. Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. M ention the American Florist when writina Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Andefaon iervioe means fresh, sturdy stock and proraptdeliveries i rj Buffalo.Lockport Niagara Falls and Western New York Member! of Florists' Telegraph DeliT«ry. Mention the American Florist when writina Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester ph. 606. Long DIst. Bell ph. 2189 Member of Florists* Telegraph Seliverr. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Member of Florists' TeloCTaph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing E. W. PEARSON 38 State St., Newbnryport, Mass. Covers All New England Polntfl Mention the American Florist when writina Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop ConnertlcDt Ave at N. St., N. W. Miss LiOnlse W. Daughertr. Proortetres* Phones — FVanklln .S57D, 3841, 3843. Member of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist xvhen icriting Albany, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Delivered in Albany and viciolty od telegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET Mention the American Florist loAen wriUno- Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W.SmitiiCo. KEKNAN BliDG. I.areest Floral Establishment In America. EstaliUslied 1874. Incorperated 1909. Mention the American Florist when writing CHARLES L. SCHMIDT 313 Market St., Harrisburg, Pa, Nl^ht and day service In all Central Pennsylvania. Mention the American Florist when wriiinff- 1920. The American Florist. 715 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS I ill be delivered for the trade In other cities by le flrins beloiv, the Loading Retailers in the cities Indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Chicago. Kiiliil>ll>hr)I IN.'.T 'iS^. JFZORiST 745 Buckingham Place L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders We have the Deat Kacllitiea In the City ilention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Floriet when writing A. LSNGE 77-79 E. Madison St., CMICZIGO Telegraph, Mail and Telephone Orders given most prompt and careful attention and filled with the best stock in the market. YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED. Send your Orders for Chicago ^:^, Sub- bs 10 All orders rarefiillv tilled ftal^^J^sonSt "■■Her the supirvisiou of ■ ^chjcagS:- GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member of Tiorists* Telepranh Delivery, Chicago H. N. BRLNS 3040 West Madison St., Chicago Telegraph, Telephone and Mall Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Mention the American F^oriat when writing Yonkers, N. Y. New York Floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway Mention the American Florist when writing NEWARK, K~J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREBT Members of FIoriBts* Tielerrfttib Deliverr. April 17. Cedric. I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). Baltic, I. M. M. Linea (Liverpool). PROM BOSTON. Oakland. T. l\T M. Lines (Liverpool) FROM POR1JAND, Canada, I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). Philadelphia, T. M. M. Lines (Southamp- ton). FROM BOSTON, Mercian, I. M. M. Lines (Manchester). West Kkonk, T. M. M. Lines (Antwerp). PROM BOSTON. Osawatomle, I. M. M. Lines (Antwerp). Columbia, Cunard-Anchor (Glasgow). FROM PHILADELPHIA. River Araxea, Cu- nard (Constantinople). Britt^nia, Pabre Line (Marseilles). April 20. Zuiderdyk. Holland-America Line (Rotter- dam). Alps Maru. Barber Lines (Yokohama). FROM PHILADELPHIA, A Steamer, I. M- M. Lines (Liverpool). PROM BOSTON. West Togus, I. M. M. Lines (London). FROM PHILADELPHIA. Mackinaw. I. M. M. Lines (London). Bo Vic. I. M. M. Lines (Manchester). Wampum, I. M. M. Lines (Glasgow). FROM BOSTON. Anglo-Mexican, Cunard (Glasgow), Shanghai. Osaka Shosen Kalsha (Japan and China). Besseggen, Norwegian- America Line (Nor- way). Patria. Fabre Line (Marseilles). AprU 31. FROM NLW ORLEANS, Zuiderdyk. Hol- land-America (Rotterdam). Megantic. I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). Berprens^ford. Norwegian- America Line (Norway). .•.V.FLOWERS.-.V. 522 SO. mCHlGAN BLVD.. Aodiloriiiin Amev CHICAGO I FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY u OF Home Grown Flowers" Get i-> touch with J.E.MATTHEWSON,Xa: Mp"iber ot Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New Orleans, La. CHA5. EBLE Oldest Florist Soath 121 BARONNE STREET Member of Florists' Telegrauh Delivery. 716 The American Florist. April 17, Best Flowers Best Service Chicago's Leading Florist Railway Exchange Bldg. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. ±LO\l/kRS Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ais'd J Mention the American FJorist when writing Wholesale and Retail Florist cn.rREY il33 St., LINCOLN, NEB. Will fill orders for the West on short notice. Trade discounts. First-class stock. Mention the American Florist ichen writing Omatia, Neb. fless & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Farnum St. Member of Florists' Telexraph Sellverr. FBONXS: 1501 and Lisa: La Crosse, Wis. Send your orders for flowers for de- livery in this city and vicinity to John A. Salzer Seed Co. * Qual ity and Serrice Assured. For St. Louis. WIRE Grimm & Gorly Lang Floral & Nursery Co. 1214 MaIh Street. Dallas, Texae. Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico. No orders too large, none too small. Member of Florists* Teleffravh DallTerr* FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB Wholesale and Retail Memler of Florists' TeleErauli DeliverT. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Famam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Telesraph Delivery. SHERIDAN, WYO. SHERIDAN GREENHOUSE CO. Plants and Flowers City Index to Retail Florists Filling Teleg:raph Orders. Albany. N. Y. — Eyres, 106 State St. Albany, N. T. — Banker's. Boston, Mass. — Thos. F. Galvin. Inc. Boston. Mass. — Penn, The Florist. Brooklyn, N. T. — Hugo H. Jahn. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel. Brooklyn, N. Y. — James Weir, Inc. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co., 146 S. Wabash. Chicago — Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St. Chicago — Friedman, 622 S. Michigan Blvd. Chicago — C. Frauentelder, W. Madison St. Chicago — Fleischman, Railway Ecxhg. Bids:. Chicago — A. Lange, 77-79 E. Madison St. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, W. Madison. Chicago — G. Wlttbold Co., Buckingham PI. Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co. Cincinnati, O. — H. W. Sheppard. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — The Parks Floral Co. Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Fl. Co. Dallas. Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews, The Florist. Dayton, O. — J. W. Rodgers. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Detroit, Mich — Central Floral Co., Broadway Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer'a Sons. Duluth. Minn. — Duluth Floral Co. El Paso, Tex. — Potter Floral Co. French Rlvierla, France — C. Eneelmann. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L,. Schmidt. Hartford, Conn. — Geo. G. McClunle. Kansas City, Mo. — W. J. Barnes. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — John A. Salzer Seed Co. Lincoln, Neb. — C. H. Frey. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey. Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saake. Los Angeles — Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville- Ky. — The P. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewild Greenhouses. Milwaukee, Wis. — J. M. Pox & Son, Inc. Montreal, Que., Can. — The Dominion PI. Co. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Bergerow's. Newark. N. J. — The Rosery Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. Newark. N. J. — Washington Florist. Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson. New Orleans. La. — Metairie Ridge Nur. Co. New Orleans, La. — Chaa. Eble. New Orleans. La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New York — The Aphrodite Co. New York — Astoria Florist, 2188 Broadway. New York — A. T. Bunyard. Madison Ave. New York — H. H. Burns, 609 Madison Ave. New York — Dard's 44th and Madison Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — George Hanges. New York — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Hession. New York — KottmlUer. New York — Malandre Bros. New York — J. G. Papadem Co. New York — A. B. Cazan. New York — Max Schllng. New York — Thos. P. Galvin. Inc. New York — G. B. M. Stumpp. Omaha. Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. Pamtlm St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Paterson, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Philadelphia, Pa. — Charles H. Grakelow. Philadelphia. Pa. — J. J. Harbermehl's Sons. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McCiements. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Mrs. E. A. W^ilUams. Rockford, 111. — H. W. Buckbee. Roanoke. Va. — Fallon, Florist. Rochester. N. Y — J. B. Keller Sons. Saffron Walden. Eng. — C. Engelmann. Salt Lake City, Utah — Miller Floral Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi. Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Seattle. Wash.— Rosala Bros. Reboygan. "Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. Sheridan. Wyo. — Sheridan Greenhouse Co. South Boston, Va. — Geo. W. Norwood. St. Louis. Mo. — P. H. Weber. St. Louis, Mo. — Grimm cSfc Gorly. St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson. Tacoma. 'Wash. — California Florists. Terre Haute. Ind. — J. G. Helnl & Sons. Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We All orders for any place in the Twin Citie. tndforall points in the Northwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the largest stock; tho greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. W. sre alive night and day. Mention the American Florist when writina SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GAROENS Seattle's Leading Flower Sbop 1536 SECOND AVE. Hembers of Florists Telegraph 'DeUvery. ilention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit tele^aph orders. Regular trad* discount. 229 WEST THIRD STREET New York Rlverslde^oae George Hanges FLORIST Columbus Avenue and 93rd Street Branch: 2848 Broadway Prompt attention given out-of-town jind steamer orders. Kansas City, Mo. Kansas and Western Missouri. Up-to-date Service. F. T. D. Est. 1890. Tacoma, Wasli. California riorists will take care of all telegraphic orders. WICHITA, Kansas ^tfotl^r W. H. CUIvP & COMP.\NY Quality Flowers Personal Servii Members F. T. D. A. Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St Washington, D. C. — Blacklstone, Inc. Washington, D. C. — Geo. H. Cooke. Washington, D. C. — Louise Flower Shop. Washington, D. C. — Qudo Bros. Washington, D. C. — Geo. C. Shaffer. Wichita, Kan. — W. H. Culp & Co. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. — A. W. B. Evans. Worcester, Mass. — Llttlefield, Florist. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Show. Tonkers. N. T. — New York Floral Co. 1920. The American Florist. 717 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be deHvered for the trade In other citlee by the firms below, the Loading Retailers in the cities Indicated, on Wire, I'hone or Mail Orders. itiiiuiiiiir iiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiii riiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiit iiiiiiiiiiiiiuminmiiioMmuiniiriiiiiiinmiuiuiuuijuiiiuimuuiimuiHmiiuiiimimiui m i ii iiiin fi i m i iiti i n i i i i ii i i <><> iiinititiiiiiii iiii iiiiiiiiiiiiriMiiiiiung New York W^ M W^ W^ C> ^f f 11"? ^^^T'^* I ^ ^ ^ ^ ^^^ 2^ J Madison Ave. | Guaranteed Satisfaction \ Nearly 50 Years. | Let Us nil Your Steamer Orders. Regular European Sailings Now Established, j ^niDniiiuiiu>iiMiliMliiMliliiimiiitiiluiiiiiiiiitiiiiiMiMiinilMiMlllMinitinuniuniuuiimiiliiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiuiiiiuiiiiMiiiltiiniiiiiinininiitniinlilllllluilllunimiiuumi]iiilnii < iiiiniiii tiiitiiiiiiiiu. Mention the American Florist when writino Member of Florists' Tele^aph Delivery. DARDS BINYARD, NEW YORK, 413 Madison Ave. Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT. R. Suininer Season. Mention the American Florist when writing Hession Madison Ave. and 76 St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers BEST IN THE MARKET AT REASONABLE PRICES Plant Specialists ,^^^, Member of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing New York. The Aphrodite Co. THE ARTISTIC FLORISTS Plornl Decoration!) for All Occasions. 2703 Broadway, I'tone Academy 2479 Mention the Atnerican Florist when writino New York. A. B. CAZAN FLOWERS OP QUALITT 2751 Broadway Member of Florists' Tele^aoh Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writino tSTABLISHED 1847 F. T. D. THE KAME PROTECTS YOU Steamers are Again Sailing on Schedule Deliveries made on board BOSTON 1 PARK STREET 799 BOYLSTON STREET NEW YORK 561 FIFTH AVENUE Mention the American Florist when writing BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOnUILLER Mention the American Florist when writing 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK Astoria Florist NEW YORK CITY 2< 00 ■O-^^^A-.tm-rw . We are In renter of reoldentUl —c- 1 00 JtSrOaClWay , Tel. M14 Schaylcr. an. between 77tb and 78th ttnett. Merpbers of Florists' T6leeraT)h Delivery. Established 1849 New York. David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders by Telegraph Prompili Filled Phones 1552-155.'! Colnmbns. Mention the American Florist when writing New York G.E.M.STUMPP 761 nrra avenue Member of Florists' Tlslegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone Lenox 3822 New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /venue In the Heart of most excluiive residential section. Mention the American Florist when writing New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, mar 72nd St. 'Phone, Columbus 6883 The name "Malandre Brothers" on a box of flowers is a Guiirantee of Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. Members of Florists' Itelegranh Delivery. New York. BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. cor. 723 St. Phone CoInmboB 5468. Branch: 840 Westchester Ave. Bronx. Phone: Intervale 4990. New York. J. G. Papadem Co. (FOBlVtERLY DRAKOS CO.) 2953 Broadway. Members of Florists' TeleeraBh Deliverv. I 718 The American Florist. April IT, Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot AveiNis. Artistic Designs, fligli Grade Cat Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio. Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery As»'n. 124 TKEMONT STREET Mention the Amerivan Florist when writing Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Membera of Floristi' Telegraph Delivery. 3Iention the American Florist when loritinq Orders In or around WASHINGTON, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer r L O RIST 900 Fourteenth Street Mention the A merican Florist when writing Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 BROAD STREET Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries tnroughout the state and to all steamship docks In Hoboken. N. J., and New York. Mention the American Florist when ivritina Send Teletrraoli. Telephone or Mall Orders for RnrUt service In this vidnltjr to The Dominion Floral Go. 484 St. Oatherlnea St., West Montreal, Que., Canada Every order receives prompt and ctreful attention. Mention the A merican Florist xehen writing No orde/ for less than $3.00 accepted for delivery. All orders for less than this amount will be absolutely refused. _ J, , — i ^ x-v Send your telegraph orders to us for V'!! IV^AvJU delivery in Chicago and vicinity. 146 S. WABASH AVE. Member of F. T. D. Mention the AmeHcan Florist when writinp m^'m'.imammi\mmim\mi\mim\m\\mnm\mwMmm]]m\m\]miimamam\mtimim I WASHINGTON, D. C. I I GEO. H. COOKE | j IB^lox'ls't I S Connecticut Avenue and L Street | glJM]MlWII]MlMm1l«nMniWI1IMIMllMT11TIMnMIIMIIPITlMt«lTMn»IMHia Mpuiiijii the American Florist lohen writino Wasliington, D. C. BLACKISTONE,i»c. 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service Minlirni Ihe American Florist when u-ritina DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Members of Florists' Telerraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writifig San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grand Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and moat carefully erecated. Toronto. Can. Caiiifla -s b';.t kln'Wii anil most reliable florist. Only the Best 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street Dunlop's We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Rockford, lU. H, W. PUCKPEE. LITTLiiFlELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Helnl.) S8« Superior St.. Toledo, O. Both Phones, 521. Special attention to mall and telegraph orders. Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing .^vupimniiinniininniiinifliiiiuniiinininiiiiniinimnnianininiiiiiiii^ I Cincinnati, O. I HARDESTY & CO. I 150 East Fourth Street I THE BEST THAT GROWS. S EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. %giiiniiuoiiiiniiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiigiS^ Mention the American Florist when writing CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 RACE STREET Successor to the HILL FLORAL CO Good Stock and Good Service. .1/en(ion the American Florist when writino Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers In the City. Mention the American Florist ichen icntiuQ THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLlEYELAMi EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. .Ufiifioii the A merican Florist when writing J. W. BODGERS Elks' Bnlldlng. Hnvf An fl 4 Sooth .JefTernon S FLORIST S 2 We Solicit Telcitroph Orders. % t Regular Trade Discount, ^ ? 215 W. FOURTH STREET > J/»n((ort (/le itmcrican Florist ichen tcrlfino Colorado Springs, Colo. Ordrm Cnrefully Eieouted Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wlolriwle and Retail Member of Flori.t.' T«leicr»Bh Dellveir. J/e?iHoit the American Florist when writina Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER .'f, FLOWERS 4 % Mail and Tpl.'i.Ti'r'""^''""'"^'""'' 8"*''- \ :i 138-140 Fourth St.,East ;i iieniion the Amencan Florist when writina Denver, Colo. The Park Floral Co. B. L ghus. E. p. NEWAN. Stotliir ilention the American Florist when writina Milwaukee, Wis. er-> J> M. Fox & Son, Inc. /^^^V 437-39-41 Mllwauke* SI ^lonMl MemtKTS Florists' Telesraph iiii^ii Delivery Association. Mention the American Florist when writina Kansas City, Mo. FLOP /ST Elstabll.hed over >0 r.ar*- 1122 Grand Avenue. Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Aveiroe Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. OrilerK will he care- fully eared (or by Michigan. HENRY SMITH VTboIeaal. and Retail Florlata. Qrand Rapid. CHICAGO DETROIT Central Floral Co. ^^n s..st ch.cago Ht" =— SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST SAN FRANCISCO "^^' ^Tr^L.c.LT'""''"' CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist ivhen writing I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Pliiladelphia - - Pa, R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, France Specialties: Beets, Mangoes. Carrots. Cab-- bages. Celeries, Parsleys. Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiii tiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiriiiiiiiiriiiii'^ Bailey's New {Standard Cyclopedia! I of Horticulture | I SIX SPLENDID VOLUMES | Price, $6.00 Per Volume | I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. | i 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. | .iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiininiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilliniiiiiiiiililliiiriitiiriiiriiiMiiilllliiKllir 1920. The American T'lorist. 723 CALADIUMSPip-r With Sound Center Shoots ' ^ TUBEROSES ' Well Cured. Free from Rot CALADIUM. CALADIUMS sizes 100 ICOO 5 to 7 in. circuiti $6.S0 $60.00 7 to 9 in. circum. 7.50 70.00 9 to 11 in. circum 12.00 115.00 11 to 12 in. circDin. I scarce)... 25.00 TUBEROSES Dwarf Excelsior lOO 1000 Pearl, 2nd size, 3-4 inch. $3.25 327.50 Dwarf Excelsior Pearl, 1st size. 4-6 inch.. 4.50 40.00 Variegated Leaved single 4.00 35.00 Albino, early single white ... 4.00 35.00 Armstrong's Ever Blooming 4.00 35.00 Mexican 3.00 25.00 TUBEROSE. GLADIOLUS We are large growers, and in addition to tlie foilowing can offer many ottier named kinds. Write us. Per 1000 AMERICA, First size...$27.00 AMERICA, Medium size 24.00 Mrs. Francis King, 1st.. 25.00 Mrs. Francis King, Medium 22.00 CtlicagoWhite.Medium 30.00 Halley, First size 35.00 Peace, Fi^st size 45.00 Mrs. Franic Pendleton, First 47.00 Primulinus Sunbeam, Penooo First $60.00 Scliwaben, Medium size 55.00 War, First size 60.00 Baron HulOt, First size. 60.00 CtlicagO Red, First size. 50.00 Wtiite and Light, Mixed, Firsts 22.00 Standard Mixed, First.. 20.00 Standard Mixed, Medium 16.00 Rainbow Mixed 35.00 Write for special prices on planting stocl< in blacic bulb- lets and first two sizes of wtiite bulblets, etc. CANNAS We Offer Both Bulbs and Started Plants Dormant Roots 100 1000 3-in.Pot Plants Chas.Henderson, Crimson. 4 ft David Harum. Soarlet, 315 ft.. Florence Vaughan, Yellow. 5 ft. Gustav Gompper.Yellow, 314 ft Hungaria. be.stpink, 314 ft. . . King Humbert, Scarlet. 4 ft... (3,000 for $125.00.) Louisiana, Scarlet. 6 ft Mad. Crozy, Vermilion. 354 ft. Orange Bedder, Orange color, 4 ft Yellow Humbert, Deep rich Yellow, 4 ft Souv. Ant. Crozy, Crimsoiii 4 ft'. Venus, Rosy Pink, 4 ft Wintzer's Colossal, Bri<;ht Scarlet, 5 ft Wyoming, Orange, 7 ft $4.00 $35.00 5.00 40.00 7.50 70.00 5.50 50.00 4.00 4.00 35.00 35.00 Doz. $0.80 1.00 .85 1.00 1.50 1.25 .85 6.00 50.00 1.25 S.OO 4.00 4.00 4.00 40.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 125 1.00 .85 1.25 .85 100 $6.00 7.00 6.00 7.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 7.00 6.00 8.00 600 Write for Our "Spring Book for riorists." CHICAGO VALGHAN'S SEED STORE new york Rooted Cuttings ALTERNANTHEKA. red and yellow. per 1.000 % 8.00 BKU-LMNTISSniA. per 1.000 10.00 C.4I.ENDULA, Grange King. 2-ln.. per 100 2.60 JER1'S.\I>EM CHEBRY. CLEVELAND. fine seedlings, per 100 1.00 CUPHE.A, Ageratum, Guernsey and Blue Star, per 100 90 D-AISIES, Mrs. Sanders. Boston Tel- low. 2-in 04 Single White. 2-in 03 DAI.SV, K. C. Single White. Boston yellow, per 100 1.60 SANDERS. R. C per 100 l.BO DUSTY MILLER. Gymnocarpa. 2-ln.. per 100 3.00 UrSTV MILLER, .seedlings, per 100.. 1.00 FEVERFEW, R. C, per 100 1.60 FEVERPTIW, 2-in.. per 100 3.00 FrCHSIAS. R. C, 6 kinds, per 100.. 1.60 GENISTA 1.60 GERMAN rVY, R. C, per 100 1.60 PETUNIA, Dbl., R. C, per 100 1.60 S.VLVIA, 2-in.. per 100 3.00 Cash. BYER BROS., chamb^^sburg. Mention the American Florist when writing BULBS HOLLAND BULBS R. A. VANDERSCHOOT Wholesale Bulb Grower HILLEGOM, HOLLAND Our Experience of 80 Years Qualifies Us to Excell 299 Broadway BULBS NEW YORK BULBS Hogewoning & Sons, Inc. Wholesale Bulb Growers and Importers 32 Broadway, New York 724 The American Florist April r, CANNAS 2 to 3 Eye Roots YELLOW FLOWERED VARIETIES YELLO^V KING HUMBERT Golden Yellow, Doz. 100 1000 sDotted red. green foliaee. 4Vi ft W.70 $4.50 »40.00 RICHARD WALLACE L.iKht Yellow, screen f oliaee. 4 Vi ft GO 3.50 30.00 CRIMSON AND SCARLET FLOW- ERED VARIETIES CHAS HENDERSON Doz. 100 1000 Deep Crimson, ereen foliase. 4% ft »0.50 »3.00 $23.00 EXPRESS Scarlet Crimson, sreen foliaKe, 2% ft 60 3.50 35.00 LOUISIANA Brig-ht Scarlet, green foliaere. 7 ft «5 4.00 35.00 WINTZER'S COLOSSAL Brieht Scarlet, green foliage, 5 ft 70 4.50 40.00 BRONZE LEAP VARIETIES KING HUMBERT Doz. 100 1000 Scarlet, bronze foli- age. 41/2 ft $0.75 $5.00 $45.00 CALADIUM ESCULENTUM Doz. 100 5 to 7 inch $1.10 $7.00 7 to 9 Inch 1.35 9.00 9 to 11 inch 2.25 15.00 12 inch and up 5.00 35.00 TUBEROSES DWARF PEARL 100 1000 First size. 4 to 6 in $4.50 $40.00 A. HENDERSON & CO. 166 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Spring Plants IN ABUNDANCE 100 1000 2 -in. Ageratuni. Light or Dark $ 3.50 $ 22.60 2 V* -in. Calendulas, Orange King 3.00 25.00 2U-in. Centaureas, Dusty Miller 3.00 25.00 2 ,-in. Coleus, Red or Yellow 3.26 30.00 214 -in. < Fuchsias, 12 good varieties... 3.00 S.'i.OO 4 -in. Fuchsias. 12 good varieties... 12.50 130.00 2 -in. Geraniiinis, Ricard. Poitevtne. Nutt. Buchner. etc. 4.25 40.00 S^/^-In. Geraniums. Above kinds 10.50 100.00 2^ -In. Helitropes, Light or Dark Blue 4.50 40.00 4 -in. Heliotropes 12.00 110.00 2V2 in. Larkspurs. Sc'I.arate Colors . . . 3.00 25.00 2^ -in. Marguerites, White or Yellow... 4.00 31.50 4 -In. Marguerites 12.00 110.00 2^ -in. Salvias, Scarlet Sages 6.00 45.00 3 -in. Salvias 8.00 75.00 2>A-in. Verbenas, Choicest mixed 2.75 25.00 2V4-in. Vinca, Varieagata 5.00 45,00 4 -in. Vinca, Varieagata.... 13.00 125.00 For prices on other stock send for Cata- logue, now ready. Cabbage and Tomato plants in abundance, $5.00 per 1000. ALONZO J. BRYAN, Wholesale Florist Washington, New Jersey Mention the American Florist when writing THB J.G.ROBINSONSEEDCO. WATERLOO, NBJBRASKA ROOKY FORD, COLORADO. Contract Growers of Cucumbers, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed: Suear, Flint and Field Seed Corn. *4-»'l"»»*»»' I "I"I "I"I " I" I "I -»»»^- I" I-»»H.» I" I.< I"| .»4.»»»4.j.4'»4'4'4"M'4-»4-< " I " I"I"I"H' * * * * THE DEMAND FOB. * * * * * * * French Bulbs * * * * * Finest Quality has never been greater. Place your order with us now so as to secure prompt deHvery; nothing can be gained by waiting. We have our own nurseries and we produce more bulbs than any other exporter in France. Why not give us a trial ? For further intormation write DREVON-TEGELAAR & CO. NEW TOBK Nurseries: OlUoules, Var. France. * 1133 Broadway, 'I' 4- t>4>4^4*4*4"i>4"I~ When Buying HOLLAND BULBS for next season BUY THE BEST. Order from Segers Brothers, ^td., bulbTowers Lisse, Holland WRITE OUR Mr. A. Schravendeel, 116 Broad St., New York, for prices. I BURPEE'S SEEDS I I Philadelphia | § Wholesale Price List for Florists = = and ivlarket uardeners. g '%niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin# CHAS. H. TOHY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Ctirysanthemnm Novelties My Specialty Chrysanthemoms THE BEST In Novelties and Standard Kinds. Catalogue on application. Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Mention the American Florist when writing 1920. The American Florist 125 SSSSSSS: WfO^fSSSSSSSSSSSSSi- i| -I* "Vou :Need- FRENCH BULBS for your fall planting, why don't you buy them from a ITrenoli. ITlrm. ? A. & L. Bremond Preres SONS OF LOUIS BREMOND, ^*s/s/- Wholesale Bulb Growers, OLLIOULES (Var.), FRANCE Are the oldest and most reliable French Firm in this line. Ask them for their quotations, either by mail or cable. A. B. C. Code— 5th Edition. Cable Address: Albremond, Ollioules. Lilyof the Valley Pips Delphinium Newport Rose Dracaena Indivisa Salvia Zurich Smilax Seeds Grass Seed Mixtures of all kinds. Send for our cul^lov^ue. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay Street, thru to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist when ivriting JAMES VICK'S SONS Growers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Gel the benefit of our 69 years' experience. AH SenRonable Varieties. Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City Mention the American Florist when writing ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wliolesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention the American Florist xvhen writing Seed Packets FLOWER SEED SIZES TO CATALOG ESNVELOPES — KETURN ENVELOPES Brown Bag Filling Machine Co. PITCHBURG. MASS., U. S. A. Mention the Ame}'ica7i. Florist when ivriting FOR FALL «920 ORDER NOW AND BE SURE Florists' XXX Forcing Grade, 2 Year Field Grown Roses | * * * * * and better roses for Top notch stock can We will be in position to supply more Florists' Pot Plant Forcing than ever before, be expected from our blocks this year. BABY RAMBLER CLASS Erna Teschendorf, Orleans, Jessie and Crimson Baby, $45.00 per 100; $400.00 per 1000. HYBRID PERPETUALS Magna Charts, Ulrich Brunner, Frau Karl Druschki, Mme. Gabriel Lulzet and Capt. Hayward, $45.00 per 100; $400.00 per lOUO. RAMBLER OR CLIMBING ROSES Crimson Rambler, Dorothy Perkins, Excelsa and White Dorothy, $35.00 per 100; $300.00 per 1000. For staked and ripened plants. * Owing to the unusual demand for Baby Ramblers, we are forced to 4. ask that each order of roses shall include at least 50% Hybrid ^ Perpetuals or Climbing Roses, where 250 or more are taken. * I The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio t •I* 'J* 'I* 'I* 'I' V H* 'I' 'J' 'I' V V V V V '•' V V *] Meyition the American Florist when writina EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of Hieh-Orade Seed. TOMATO. Pepper. Epffplant. Squash. Pump- kin. Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED Mention the American Florist ivhen ivritinp The EverettB. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOB THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Com, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Brandies: Wisconsin, Colorado, Uilfnril nnnn Montana. Idaho, Washington. miilUIU,UUIIII. Mention the American Florist when writina 726 The American Florist. April 17, Vegetable Growers' Association of America. E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula. O.. President; Louis P. Miller, Toledo, O., Vice-President; S. W. Severance. Loui ville, Ky., Seoretar.v; H. J. Cheney, Grand Rapids Mich., Treas. Next annual convention September 1920. ^ It i.s reported that owing: to the tie- up on the Southern Pacific railroad, some 70 cars of Mexican tomatoes will become a total loss. In the south, farm work is further (ielayed by extraordinary weather, snow being- reported in parts of Georgia, and freezing- weather over the Kaster holi- daj% down to the g-ulf. Rock Grove. III.— Farmers in this vicinity have partially solved the labor problem by bringing- from Switzerland. 20_ young men -who will receive from S3.5 to $50 per month with room and board in payment for their services. Walla "Walla, WAsii.-iThe Walla Walla Market Gardeners' -Association, which markets its onions under the Gloria brand, will this year harvest ia?o* ^'^^ ^"'^^ instead of .500 as in 1919. The average yield is about 501) sacks to the acre. — H, ]Vf. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Veg-etabies. Chicago. April 14.— Cucumbers. 2- t ozen box, .$4.00 to .$.5.0^- celery Flori- tla, crate .$4.00 to .$4..50; leaf " lettuce, per tomato box. 27i'i to ?,{\ rents- rad- ishes, per. dozen bunches. .$1.00 to $1 10- !°™^ellow $5.00 per 100: $46.C0 per 1000 Pelargonium, Mrs. Loyal (Pansy Geranium) 10.00 Petunia, Giant Ruffled ;.. B.OO Petunia, Rosy Morn 6.00 Petunia, Giant Double, assorted 6.00 Hardy Pinks, Her Majesty, Gertrude, Essex Witch and Laura Wiimer, •_' in., at I(;7.00 per 100; 65.00 per 1000 Salvia, America, the best one of all, true from cuttings 6.00 The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paiaesville, Ohio 1920. The American Florist. 121 ||^ Sow Some of These "Everlastings" J^i^c Money Makers Trado pkt. Oz. ,. tt^g^— Acrocllnium Roseum. Pink (Everlasting) $0.10 $0.30 '\ W^^^ I Album. Wliitr 10 .30 Roseum Fl. PI. Double pink 10 .60 Album Fl. PI. Doiihli? whitit 10 .60 Ammobium Alatum Grandiflora 10 S j Brlza Maxima. orTiMiucnial (irass 10 .40 Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena.) Mixed 05 .20 GlobOSa. Kid .ir Wliite, each 05 .25 'V** ■-•■ I *>raiiL'e 50 Heltchrysum MonstrosDm Fl. PI. Double mixed 10 .40 I t 1 Silver Ua!l Uoltlen Itall Salmon Queen \y . ' I l<'ireball Kose Carmine Violet Queeu Crimson ",^« lOach of the abc.v 10 .60 ^ Vanghan's Special Mixture 10 .70 Slatice Sinuata. Hlue, line cut flower lb.. $4.40 .10 .40 Sinuata. White 11).. 3.00 .10 .30 Bonduelli. Golden yellow lb., 3.00 .lO .30 Suworowii, Russian. Flowers bright rose color 25 1.40 Rhodanlhe. Mixed 10 .60 ^ Manglesi. Kose 10 .60 ^ Ml- Maculata. .^Iba 10 .60 ^ • Kosea 10 .60 tier .^unuctt.. ,<~. c, Heranthemum. Double mixed .10 .60 HELICHRYSUM (Straw Flower.] CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE new york II Robert Craig Co... I ^^ PALMS I and Novelties in OecoraQve Plants. g I Market and 49ib Sis., Philadelphia, Pa. | iiilllllllllUIUIUIUliU|li|llll|illWliili""'illlllllll|lll|||l|||llllllll!IIIIIIIIIIIIIIUII'r Mention the American Florist u-hen writin/j CARNATIONS F. Dorner & Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. If you are Interested In POINSETTIAS and four and five Inch BOSTON FERNS for immediate delivery, write GEO. A. KUHL, "•'?'EKm! n-T" A. F. LONGREN 4249 W. Monroe Street CHICAGO, ILLINOIS WM. K. HARRIS 55th St. and Springfield Ave., WEST PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wholesale Grower of Blooming: and Decorative Plants Lily of the Valley Pips EXTRA SELECTED GERMAN TYPE Just a few cases left, which we offer at reduced price to clean up. 2,500 pips to the case, per 1000, $30. DUTCH BULBS Write us for our special prices. VanMeeuwen & Tegelaar 1133 Broadway, NEW YORK Nurseries: Lisse, Holland. Mention the American Florist when writing 'iiiiitiaiiiiiiiiitiiiitiiiaitiitiiiiitiiriiiiininiiiiiMiiMiiiriiiliiilliiiiiltiiilinitiiiMriirtiitlltiianiiniiiiiiiitiiairaiaiiiiirMiiiaiMiiiiuiiiiitiiairiiaMiiiiiinaiiriMiiiiiniaaiuiit'. I STARTED CANNA PLANTS, iS^ I = Austria, Marchall Volantia, Allemania, Burbank per 100, $2.50 = i Yellow King Humbert •' 5.50 = i Hormant rocits, Austria, Allemania, M. Volantia, Burbank per lOOO, 15.00 = i Penn. King of Bronze, Marvel. Uncle Sam, Indiana, Louisiana, Wyoming, = i Attraction, Mile. Berat, John Farquhar, Martha Washington. Luke = i of Marlboro per loud, 20.00 = = Loveliness and Yellow King Humbert per lOO, 4.50 = I Peaches and Cream, per lOO, «5.uu. New Pink Delight (some fine), $1.00 each. | I DRAIME BROTHERS, Citronelle, Ala. | 'jiiMiMiiiitiiiiiiMniiMiiiiMininiitiiriiiiiinniiniiMiMiMiiiniiiMitntiiMiMiiiiniiMiiiitiirMiiiliMiiiiiMniiiiiniiiniiiMiiiiTiiuiriiniMiiMHMTMiiiiiiiiiiniiiiuinitiitiitMMin 728 The American Florist. April 17, American Association of Nurserymen. J. Edward Moon, Morrisville, Pa., Presi- dent; Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., Vice- President; John Watson, 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. W. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. Forty-flfih annual convention will be held at the Congress Hotel, Chicaeo, June 23-25. 1920. EVANSVILLE, IiTO.— C. E. Gysemaiis, of the EvansvlUe Nurseries, reports unusually strong: demand for nursery .'itocli in all lines. Visited Chicago: Robert Chase, of the Chase Nursery Co.. Cliase. Ala., re- turning- from Rochester. N. Y. Mrs. Chase is visiting Herbert Chase and wife at Delta. Colo. The quarantine against fruit stocks from tlie. Orient, prohibiting- the im- portation of fruit stocks, cuttings, scions and buds, from Asia. Japan, the Philippine Islands and Oceania, a hear- ing on -svhich was held in Washington, D. C, March 9, mention of -which was made in our issue of February 14, page -|>G, becomes effective June 1, 1920. John Watson, secretary of the Amer- ican Association of Nurserymen, ad- dressed the convention of the Agricul- tural Editors' Association at Chicago, April C, on "Keeping the Boys on- the Farm by Making Rural Homes Attrac- tive.- Mr. Watson told of the educa- tional publicity work being done by the association, and outlined the standardi- zation programme under way. It is sig- nificant that the activities of the as- sociation should have attracted atten- tion that brought an invitation to have the association's secretary take part in the programme of a convention of ed- itors of farm papers. In the evening. Secretary Watson met some of the local nurserymen at the Hamilton club, guests of Alvin Nelson. France Bcautlfylnsf Argonne Cemetery. More than 140 skilled French gov- ernment gardeners, under the direction of Europe's foremost landscape artists, are at work beautifying the Argonne cemetery in France, -ivhere 23,000 American war heroes lie, according to Red Cross -workers who returned re- cently. They said it is the desire of the French government to make this spot one of thei most beautiful in France. Before entering the cemetery there is a plot of ground several feet lower, which forms an approach to the burial ground. This will be laid out as a formal garden and banked -with flower- ing plants and shrubs, they said. On each side of the steps, the name "Argonne Cemetery" -will be inscribed in flowers. Flower-bordered paths will lead to the central bed in the shape of a star of flowers, changed according to seasons. In the spring, it will bloom with daffodils and crocuses, in the summer -nath yellow daisies and asters, and in the autumn with chrysanthe- mums. As the cemetery is many miles from the nearest town, the American Red Cross has established a motor bus ser- vice, which -n-ill be at the disposal of visitors to the graves of American sol- iliers. DaV D^pKaI*!*!/ .,. jgig.,# ■ J^J^^ HflH KOx-DflrDcrry Well rooted, dormant, summer frame cuttings, ready to set direct into the nursery without further expense. ^^^^^^ —^^M^HBRNIMIM^^^^^^f .^^IHi^^^^^JI $65.00 per 1000. ^Bj^^JS^-- 1 Many leading catalog firms will list Box-Barberry next season. Introducers THE ELM CITY NURSERY CO. WOUOMONT NURSERIES, Inc. New Haven, • - Conn. ' Send for Tride Bulletin. Garden Bordered w ith Box-Barberry. Electros of this illustration with eiich order c lOOU if requested. Mention the American Florist ^l■hen writinp Ampelopsis Veitchii From 2I4 inch pots, $8.00 per 100; $76.00 per 1000. JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, Newark, New York Mention the American Florist ivlien writing Unfair Practices. President J. Edward Moon, of the American Association of Nurserymen, in a recent communication published in the National Nurseryman, under the title, "Is Our House in Order." calls attention to the fact that many nur- serymen are incensed by charges of unfair practices of nurserymen in several states which affect the en- tire industry and have resulted in a loss of btisiness. President Moon and Executive .Secretary John Watson of the association have urgently invited those making the chai-ges to submit the facts in their possession to the vigi- lance committee, as the constitution of the American Association of Nursery- men provides a means of ridding 'its membership of persons found guilty of such offenses. The officers of the oi-- ganization are intent on running these charges down, and in the meantime, are issuing articles for garden publica- tions, assuring- the public of honest dealings if members of the association are patronized. It is also hoped that there may be opportimity to have a rep- resentative of the ,-issociation on the programme of every horticultural meet- ing possible. Apples for Wisconsin. "Dtie to the great variations of cli- mate found in different portions of Wis- consin, it is very difficult to name varieties of apples suitable for growth in all portions of the state," says J. G. Moore, horticulturist at the University of Wisconsin. He divides the state into three climatic divisions where dif- ferent varieties of apples may be grown. In the northern and colder portions he recommends the Li"eliand Raspberry. Duchess. Patten's Greening. Long field, and the Hibernal. In addition to'tliese, the Mcintosh. Fameuse. Northwestern Greening, and the W^indsor Chief may be grown in the more moderate climates of the state. In the southern and in the extreme eastern sections -n'hich bor- der Lake Michigan, the Westfield, Salome. Hubbardston, King*, and the Delicious may also be included. The Whitney, Virginia, Martha, and Hislop are suitable varieties of crab- apples for all parts of the state. -\Ve have on hand the largest stock of BOXWOOD in New Eno;land ; all shapes. Rhododendrons Parsons' Hardy American Seedlings. 1000 BAY TREES All sizes, pyramidal and standard shapes. MONTROSE NURSERIES Wakefield Center, Mass. (Office and Salesroom) 31 OtiS St., BOStOn, MaSS. N. F. MCCARTHY 5 CO., Props. VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Berberris Thunbergii. Hydrangea Paniculata, Welgclia, Spireas, Etc. Ask for complete list of Oak Brand Shrubs. Th. PONARD fi rZn WEST GROVB Tne u.ir)NE.s co I aft I " penN'A. Robert Pyle, Pfes. ID!: Wintzer.Vlce-Pres. Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now raady. The D. Hill Nursery Co. Erergrcco SpedaEsls Urgesl Growers b Ameriai Box 404. DUNDEE, ILL. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. By M. O. Kains. S43 pages. iUoatrated. Price (2.00. American Florist Co. 440 8. Dearborn St, CHIOAGO Deptver, Colo. — The preliminary scliertule of the fourth annual flower .show, to be held at the aiiditorinm, No- vember 10-12, is out. A. Kohankie, park superintendent, is chairman and E. P. Neiman, 1643 Broadway, secre- tary. 1920. The American Florist. 729 Ready Reference Section. 12 CENTS, NET, PER LINE. AliYSSUM. Alysaum, Double Giant. 2-inch. $2.00 per 100. Elmer Rawllngs. Allegany. N. Y. Alyssum. Double Giant. 2-ln., $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1.000. Byer Bros., Cham- bersburg. Pa. AMPEIiOPSIS VKITCHI, Ampelopsis Veltchll. 2 ^ -In., $8 per 100, $76 per 1,000. Jacksun & Perkins Co.. New- ark. New York. ASPARAGUS. AsparaKUs plumosus s«>edlings. $1.00 per 100. J8.00 per 1000; 2-in.. S3.50; 2%-ln., $5.00; 3-in.. $10.00: 4-in.. $16.00 per 100. All first-class stock. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Asparagus Sprengerl, 2% -In., 4 cts each. ODOR GREENHOUSES. lola, Kan. Asparagus Sprengerl, 2V&-ln., $4 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. ASTERS. Queen of the Marliet. Rose Pink, Red, Scarlet. Flesh. White. Lavender, Dark Blue, stronfr transplanted, $12.00 per 1000. Cash please. HILLVIEW GREENHOUSE CO.. La Crosse. Wis. Also see our ads under Calendulas. Snapdragons and Chrysan- themums. BEGONIAS. Begonias. Single tuberous rooted, sepa- rate colors; $16.00 per 100. A. Henderson * Co.. 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. BULBS. Dutch Bulbs. Single and double tulips, hyacinths. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement on front cover page of this is- sue. Wm. F. Kastins Co., 668-670 .Washing- ton St., BufTalo. N. T. Bulbs. Single and double hyacinths. Darwin and single tulips. For prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this is- sue. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 63 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs. Tulips and Ltllum Olganteum. For sizes and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this Issue. S. S. Skldel- sky & Co., 60 Park Place, New York. CAIiENDUIiAS. CALADIUM8. Caladlums. With sound center shoots. For sizes and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere In this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Orange King strong plants In 2-ln. square paper pots, $3.00 per 100. Cash please. HILLVIEW GREENHOUSE CO., La Crosse, Wis. Also see our ads under Chrysan- themums, Asters and Snapdragons. Calendulas. Orange King. 2V2-in., $3.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. Calendula Orange King, 2-ln., $2,60 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg. Pa. CANNA8. Cannas. Good strong divisions. Per 100 King Humbert $6.00 Crimson Bedder 4.00 THE REESER PLANT COMPANY Sprlngfleld, Ohio. Cannas. Large flowering in the "better" varieties. Fine 2 to 3 eye. plump, dormant roots, true to name. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Cannas. Stored In our special moist cel- lars; not dried and stunted, but all flrst- ciass stock. For list of varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Started Canna plants, extra strong. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Draime Brothers, Citronelle, Ala. CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Large supply of fine, well-rooted, healthy and strong carnation cuttings In the follow- ing varieties, ready for Immediate delivery: 100 1,000 Rose Pink Enchantress $4.50 $40. OQ White Enchantress 4.60 40.0( Pink Enchantress 4.50 40.00 C. W. Ward 4.50 40.00 Aviator 4.60 40.00 Thenanthos 4.60 40.00 PETER REINBERG, Wholesale Florist 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago NOW READY ROOTED CUTTINGS. FIRST CLASS STOCK Per 100 Per 1000 Peerless Pink $4.00 $35.00 Wlnsor Cerise 4.00 35.00 Belle Washburn 4.60 40.00 Crystal White 4.50 40.00 Merry Christmas 4.50 40.00 Cottage Maid 4.60 40.00 Aviator 4.60 40.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Pink EJnchantress 4.00 30.00 Matchless 4.00 35.00 Miss Theo 4.00 35.00 J. A. BUDLONG. 184 North Wabash Ave.. Chicago. CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTIKQS 100 1,000 Matchless $4.60 $40.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Enchantress 4.60 40.00 WIETOR BROS., L. D. Phone: Randolph 2081. 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago. CARNATIONS — ROOTED CUTTINGS. Very choice, healthy and well-rooted stock. 100 1000 Matchle.ss $6.00 $46.00 Enchantress Supreme 6.00 46.00 BASSETT & WASHBURN 178 North Wabash Ave., Chicago. Rooted Pink Enchantress carnation cut- tings. $4.60 per 100; $40.00 per 1,000. JOHN RINDFLEISCH, Belolt. Wis. Carnations. Write for price list of latest varieties. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums. R. C, now ready. Ex- tra choice. About 600 of each, $3.00 per 100. W^hite Eaton. Yellow Eaton, Smith's Advance, Yellow Jones, Maud Dean, Qolden Glow, Golden Queen. Unaka. Money Maker, Pink Chieftain, Roman Gold. Pompons and Singles. Actor. Golden Harvest, Diana, NIza, Rnf- fins, Buckingham. Garza. Our Brook, Aleen, Baby. About 500 of each, $3.00 per 100. J. S. WILSON FLORAL CO., Des Moines, Iowa. Special prices on Golden Glow. Golden Queen, Oconto, Dr. Bnguehard. Mistletoe, Chrysolora. Mrs, Robinson. Pac. Sup., Har- vard, Thanksgiving Queen; cle.an healthy stock in 2-in. sQU.'tre paper pots, $3.75 per 100. Cash please. HILLVIEW GREEN- HOU.siE CO., La Crosse. Wis. Also see our other ads under Asters, Calendulas and Snapdragons. CHRYSANTHEMUMS — ROOTED CUTTINGS. Fancy Poinpons. $4.00 per 100. ■\A'(^stern Beauty. Mensa. Golden Mensa. Peter Pan and Christmas Gold. BASSETT & WASHBURN 178 North Wabash Ave., Chicago. Chrysanthemums. Standard varieties for cut flowers and potted plants. R. C. at $3.00 per 100; 2V4-in. plants. $4.00. Send list of varieties required. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Chrysanthemum novelties for 1920. Pre- liminary list free. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. COIiEUS. Coleus. R. C, $1.60 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Coleus. R. C. $1.50 per 100; 2V4-ln. pots, $5.00 per 100. Standard varieties. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. Coleus. Fine assorted. 2-inch. . $3.00 per 100. Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON, Cedar Falls, Iowa. if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About it 730 The American Florist. April 17, CYCIiAMEN. Cyclamen. Strong. 2Vi-lnch for early March delivery. $10.00 per 100. Mixed; white; white with red eye. Note: — We do not guarantee these varieties absolutely true to color, but the above varieties will pre- dominate. All very choice strains. J. E. MATTHEWSON. Sheboygan. Wis. DRACAENAS. Dracaenas. Masaangeana, 7-In., $2.50. 6- In., $1.76 each: Pragrans. 6-ln., $1.60 each; Termlnalls, 4-in., doz., $6. 100. $46.00 Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. KKRNS. Hardy Ferns, wholesale 100 10 Each Aspid. I'edatum, Maidenhair. $9. 00 $1.00 16c Aspid. Goldiana, Gold. Pern 9.00 1.00 16c Aspl. Thely. Silver Spieenw't 9.00 1.00 15c Onoclea Senslbllis 8.00 1.00 16c Onoclea Struthiopteris, Os- trich 10.00 1.20 16c Osmunda Cinnamonea and Clayt 12.00 1.40 16c And 6 other varieties. Descriptive list mailed free. 100 Ferns, your selection, billed 100 rate. Goldiana, Ostrich and Cin- namon most popular. LUDVIG MOSBAEK, Ferndaie, Askov, Minn. Ferns. Pot grown: shipped without pots. Boston and Scottii. 4-ln.. $3.00 per doz.: $20.00 per 100. 6-in., $4.80 per doz.; $36.00 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. Ferns. Victory. A new and valuable variety of Nephrolepls. For sizes and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. T. Table ferns. Standard varieties. 2^ -in.. $6.00 per 100. Adiantum Cuneatum, 2',i-in., $6.00 per 100; S-in.. $12.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. Perns. Boston. 4 and 5-ln., for Immediate delivery. Write for prices. Geo. A- Kuhl, Pekin. 111. PICUS. FIcus Elastica. Fine perfect plants. 5-in., each 75c, doz. $8; 6-in., each $1.00, doz., $10. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. GEKANICM8. Geraniums. Rooted cuttings. S. A. Nutt and Buchner, $20 per 1,000: Ricard and Poltevine. $25 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. 100.000 geraniums to offer this season. Strong 4-ln. Nutt and Castellane. ready now, 17% cents each. L,. J. ROWE, Box 244, Titusville, Pa. GliADIOM. Gladiolus bulbs. First-class stock from our Michigan farms. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chi- cago and New York. IKISES. Dormant stock of Iris; Black Prince. Celeste. Flavescens, Queen of May, Sans Sonci. Siberian Blue. $2.60 per 100. Cash please. NEOSHO NURSERIES CO.» Box A, Neosho, Mo. LYCHNIS. Lychnis Vlscarla Splendens and Gall- lardia Grand., $6 per 100 fg. stg. T. J. MURPHY, 409 Erie St., Painesviiie, O. LILY OF THE VALIiEY. Lily of the Valley pips. Finest quality: ready for Immediate delivery. Van Meeuwf a & Tagelaar. 1133 Broadway. New York. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO.. orchid growers and raisers, Southgate. London, England. Cat- tleyas, Lailio-Cattleyas our epeclalty. One trial order solicited. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi-established. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit, N. J. PALMS. Falma, high class, and novelties In deco- rative plants. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th Sts.. Philadelphia, Pa. POINSETTIAS. One-year-old Poinsettia stock plants, one to two inches thick. $18, $26 and $30 per 100. Less 6% tor cash. PAUL ECKE, 1226 Hayworth Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. PRIVET. Privet. Box-Barberry, well rooted sum- mer frame cuttings, $66.00 per 1000. The Elm City Nursery Co., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc.. New Haven, Conn, You Need Room All surplus plant stock should be sold now. The plants need more room this warmer weath- er and will soon spoil if tftey don't ^et it. Every plant has cost you money and you can readily sell the surplus by advertising NOW. ROSES. 60.000 GRAFTED ROSE PREMIER Here Is your only opportunity to buy CHOICE GRAFTED PREMIER PLANTS $36.00 per 100 $360.00 per lOOe Can make delivery at rate of 6000 weekly beginning at once. Absolutely healthy A No. 1 stock. Place your order at once for immediate or deferred shipment. WEISS & MEYER CO.. MAYWOOD. ILLINOIS. YOUNG ROSE PLANTS IN 2 'i -INCH POTS 1000 1000 ,$160.00 Ophelia $100.00 . 100.00 White KiU'r'y 100.00 BASSETT & WASHBUR.V 178 North Wabash Ave., Chicago. Columbia Sunburst ROSES. ROSES Quantity and Quality 2 '4 -in. ROSE PLANTS 100 Ophelia $14.00 White Killarney 14.00 Sunburst 14. OO Milady 15.60 Columbia 16.00 Russell 22^00 Premier ^ 21.00 American Beauty 26.00 Richniond 12.00 Champ ^Veiland 12.00 BENCH PLANTS Pinl? Killarney $12.00 White Killarney 12.00 Ophelia 10.00 Milady 17.50 Russell 17.50 M. C. GUNTERBERG ■Wholesale Florist 169 No. State St. Chicago. 1000 $115.00 115.00 115.00 160.00 140.00 200.00 180.00 250.00 115.00 116.00 $115.00 115.00 140.00 170.00 170.00 Illinois _ _ ROSE PLANTS. Rose plants in 2% -inch pots. Fine stock. Best in market. 100 1.000 Richmond $10.00 $ 90.00 Killarney Brilliant 11.00 100 00 Pink Killarney 10. 00 90.00 White Killarney 10.00 90.00 Ophelia 10.00 WIETOR BROS. 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago. L. D. Phone Randolph 2081. BENCH ROSE PLANTS. In lots of 200 plants to the box. 1000 American Beauty $150.00 Sunburst 160.00 Ophelia 100.00 White Killarney 100.00 Hoosier Beauty 100.00 BASSETT & WASHBURN 178 Nortli Wabash Ave., Chicago. BENCH ROSE PLANTS Russell .• $100.00 per 1000 Champ Weiland 80.00 per 1000 Young Rose Stock — 2 -Inch Pots 20.000 Ophelia $76.00 per 1000 5.000 Milady 76.00 per 1000 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St.. Chicago ROSES READY FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT COLUMBIA, 2% -in. own root, $16 per 100; $126 per 1,000. CHARLES H. TOTTY COMPANY, Madison, New Jersey Roses. New for 1920. Pilgrim, Crusader and Mrs. John Cook. For further particu- lars write. A. N, Pierson, Inc., Cromwell. Conn. Spring list for legitimate trade exclu- sively. Leedle Co., Expert Rose Growers, SpringHeld, O. SEEDS. TO THE SEED TRADE. Early Gradus peas $20.00 per 100 lbs. Thomas Taxton peas.... 20.00 per 100 lbs. Prince Etlward peas 20.00 per 100 lbs. Black Valentine beans.... 14.00 per 100 lbs. P. O. B. cars. SIMON POS, 31 Bergen St., Paterson, N. J. Seed. Primula Obconlca Oigantea Rosea. Dwarf habit, light and dark shades of pink. Select strain: fresh seeds. Packet of 1600 seeds. $1.60. Cash. Ernest Oechslln, River Forest, 111. Seeds. Specialists In variety. Onion, car- rot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. McGlll & Co., wholesale seed growers, San Francisco, Calif. Seeds. Pedigree and selected stocks of rutabaga, turnip, cabbage. Savoy cabbage, beet and mangel: flower seeds. Write for special prices, Kelway & Son, Langport, Eng. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Aliout It 1920. The American Florist. 731 SEEDS. So<>clB. Contract ff rowers of cucumber, cnntnloupo, watermelon, aquanh an«J pump- kin Bei'd; sugar, Hint and field corn. J. C. Robtnson Seed Co., Waterloo. Neb. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, egRplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract. Edgar F. Hurft, Swedesboro, N. J. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, musknielon, squash und pumpkin: sweet, nint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co.. Valley, Neb. Seeds. Specialties : Cabbago. carrot, Dutch cornsalad. beans, peas, radish, scors- •inera. etc. Write for oftera. SPRUUT & CO.. Utrecht. Holland . Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cu- cumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co.. Fremont. Neb. Seeds, specialists: Pepper, eggplant, to- mato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrlck & Son. contract seed growers. Pedrlcktown. N. J. Seed. Beet, sweet corn. bean, onion sets, potato. Prices wlU be quoted upon applica- tion. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82 Dey St.. New York. Seeds. Salvia Splendens or Clara Bedman. Salvia Bonfire. 1 lb.. $30; 5 lbs. and over, $26 per lb. D. Landreth Seed Co., Bristol, I -a. Seeds. Growers for the trade: Beans, peas. sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Kverett B. Clark Seed Co.. Mllford, Conn. Seeds. Primula Chinensis and P. Obconlca Glgantea. For varieties and prices see dis- play advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry F. Michell Co.. 618 Market St., Phila- delphia. Pa. Seeds. Peas, beans, corn and vegetable of all kinds In quantity and of highest quality. .terome B. Rice Seed Co.. Cambridge. N. T. Seeds. Specfaltles: I^ettuce. onion, sweet peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena In varlpty. Waldo Rohnert. Gilroy. Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every de- scription. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison Street. Chicago. , Seeds. Specialties: Beets, mangoes, car- rots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. Godineau, Angers. France. Seed. Flower and Garden seeds. Sweet pea and nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed Co.. Arroyo Grande. Calif. Seeds. Garden, of all kinds. Write for catalogue. Everette R. Peacock Co., 4013 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Seeds- Wholesale price list for florists and market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia. Pa. Seeds. Wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolglano & Son, Light, Pratt and Elllcott Sts., Baltimore. Md. , Seeis. Tomato, grown for the wholesale seed trade. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Fish Seed Co., Carpinteria, Calif. Seed. For the wholesale trade only. Braslan Seed Growers" Co.. San Jose. Calif. Seed. Flower, vegetable and farm. Whole- sale only. Kelway, Langport, England. Garden Seeds. All varieties. I. N. Simon & Son. 438 Market Street. Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. ^ Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids. Mich. Seeds which succeed. Get quotations from Landreth, Bristol. Pa. SXAPOR.AfiONS. SMUiAX. Smilax. Extra good, strong, well rooted plants. 2-ln., $2.60 per 100. Elmer Rawl- ings. Allegany. N. Y, Plant a bench of Snapdragon* and. hav« plenty of flowera all through the aummer; biff producera and profit makers. If that bench of carnations or roses is not doing well, pull up and plant snaps: will pay BIO. Cultural directions with every shlp- nient. Silver Pink, Rose Pink, Enchantress Pink, Red, Lavender. White, Yellow; ex- ceptionally line plants, 2',<.-ln., J4.60 per 100; worth much more. Cash please. HILL.- VIi;W GREENHOUSE CO.. La Crosse. Wis. Al.so see our ads under Asters, Chrysan- themums and Calendulas. .Snaj)dr:iKun.s. Silv.*?- Pink and Nelrose, 2'. -In., $6.00 per 100. HKNRY .S.MITH, i-Jrand Rapids, Mlcli, ro EXCHANGE. VInca Minor plants with 3 to 5 leads for ferns. geraniums. dahlia bulbs, gladioli bulbs, cannas, rosea or anything I can use. C. M. WEBB. Fayettevllle, Tenn. LETTERS ANSWERIWC KEFEREwcE AD3 \ EGETABLE PLANTS. Pine fleld-grown "frostproof" cabbage plants, Copenhagen Market, Wakefield, Ball- head, etc., 300, $1.26; 600, $2.00; 1,000. $3.00 postpaid. Express, 1,000, $2.60; 10,000. $20.00. Cash. 'Shipped safely anywhere. Well packed. TIDEWATER PLANT CO . Franklin. Va. A'egetable plants. Delivered to >'ou. all charges prepaid. Cabbage, tomato, beet, lettuce and celery. 100, 66c; 1000. $3.50; 5000. $15.00; 10,000, $28.50. Price list free. COMMERCIAL PLANT CO., New Bohe- mi.a. Va. Rhubarb roots, strawberry variety, $30.00 per 1.000. H. CORVAL RICHMAN, Malaga, N. J. Asparagus plants. 1 year old. 76 cts per 100. ODOR GREENHOUSES, lola, Kan. VINCAS. Vinras. Variegated, extra heavy, bushy, 2-inch. $4.00 per 100. Cash. JO.«EPH B.VNCROFT & SON, Cedar Falls, la. Vinca Minor or myrtle. Plants with 3 to 5 leads. $7.00 per 1.000, any quantity. C. M, WEBB, Fayettevllle, Tenn. VIOL.ET8. VIOLETS. Sweet SinBte, atrongr rooted plants. tlO.OO per 1,000. Cash pleaa& NEOSHO NURSERIES CO., Box A, Neosho. Mo. MISCEIiLANEOUS. Seed packets for 1920. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogue, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fltch- burg. Mass. The Clipper lawn mower will drive out dandelion, buck plantain and crab grass In one season. Write for prices, Clipper Lawn Mower Co.. Dixon, 111, Hanging backets, plain wire, 10-ln., $1.76; 12-ln., $2,26; 14-ln.. $3.00; 16-!n., $4.60. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange. 264-66 Ran- dolph St.. Detroit, Mich. Meyer's Green Florists' Thread la the best for all florists' purposes. Write for prices. John C. Meyer Florist Thread Works. Lowell. Mass, 1920 Catalogue. 48 pages for florists. Free on request. The John Henry Co., Lansing, Mich. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a century. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Box 404, Dundee, 111. Blooming and decorative plants of every description. Wm. K. Harris, 65th and Springfield Ave., W. Philadelphia, Pa. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Cata- logues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palneaville, Ohio. 1,000 letterheads and 1,000 envelopes, $7.00. Good stock. Cash, please. Gorham Prlntery, Inc., 642 S. Dearbonn St., Chicago. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing Houss.. 623 Plymouth Place. Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for catalogue. Raedlein Basket Co.. 712 Mil- waukee Ave., Chicago. LIndley paper boxes for flowers. Write for sizes and prices. Lindley Flower Box Co., Marion, Ind. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points, l,0t00, 90c. postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Dreer's "Rlverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer. 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Glblln & Co.. Utica, N. Y. Mastlca for greenhouse glazing. P. O. Pierce Co., 12 West Broadway, New York. Glass. large stock and good prices. Sharp, Partridge & Co,, Chicago. Wired toothpicks, 10,000, $2.50; 60,000, $11.00. W. J. Cowee, Berlin. N. Y. Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 462 W. Erie St., Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Bauer Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia, Fa. , CARNATION STAPLES. Carnation staples. 35c per 1.000, 3,000 for $1. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St.. Springfield, Mass. Plllsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for S6c: 3,000 for $1. I. L. Plllsbury, Galesbure, HI- If You Do No! Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 732 The American Florist. April 17, CHABCOAIi, Prepared Charcoal, $4.00 per 100 Iba., 16c (or containers, prepaid. PETER PEARSON, 6732 Gunnison St., Chicago. POTS AND PANS. FERTILIZERS For results use "Master Brand" prepared concentrated manures. Are perfectly adapted for both outside and inside growing condl- tions. The Proto-Feed and Guano Co.. 4121 S. LaSalle St.. Chicago. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed Arms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON. Stratford. London. England. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co., 809 Exchange Ave., U. S. Yards, Chicago. Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards. Chicago. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Florists* supplies; baskets, chiffons and novelties. Write or wire your orders. Will ship tiame day order is received. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa. Everything the best in florists' BUpplles. H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. 1127 Arch St.. Phila- delphia. Everything in florist supplies and staples. The McCallum Co., 137 Seventh St., Pitts- burgh, Pa, Florists' supplies of all kinds. Reed & Keller. 122 W. 25th St., New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 SheSield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof ma- terial and all greenhouse flttlngs. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co., 908 Blackhawk St., Chi- cago. Greenhouses, Superior In construction, dur- able and Inexpensive. Write for estimates. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 3100 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago. , Greenhouse construction. Write us (or an estimate and sketch on. your proposed greenhouse. Ickes-Braum Mill Co., 2340 Wabansla Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, floor- ing, white cedar posts, etc., everything in lumber. Adam Schlllo Lumber Co., 1660 Kingsbury St., Chicago. Greenhouse glass, plants and putty. It will pay you to get our estimates. The Dwelle-Kalser Co., 261 Elm St., Buffalo, N. Y. Greenhouse construction. Write for plana and estimates. American Greenhouse Co., Masonic Temple, Chicago. INSECTICIDES. Aphine, $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Fun- glne, $1 per qt. ; $3.60 per gal. Vermlne, $1 per qt. : $3 per gal. Aphine Manufactur- ing Co., Madison, N. J. LABELS. WOOD IiABELiS t.r nurserymen and florists. The Benjamin Chase Co., Derry VlUaBe. N. H. POTS AND PANS. Nebraska red pots. Made of high grade material by skilled ■workmen In a modern plant. "Write for prices. Kahler Pottery Co., IjOUlsvlUe, Neb. Red pots, hanging baskets, lawn vases, jardinieres and specialties. Write for cata- logue and prices. Florist Specialty Co., IdavUle, Ind. Florists' red pots, all sizes; moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., South Zanesvllle, O. Red Pots. Before buying, write for prices. George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Hern- don St., Chicago. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H. Hews & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS- Allen, J. K., New York. Amling Co., E. C, Chicago. Angermueller Co., Geo. H., St. Louis, Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. Bernlng, H. G., St. Louis, Mo. , Brenner, Edward, New York. Budlong Co., J. A., Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers' Assn., Chicago. Coan, J. J., Inc., New Tork. Erne & Company. Chicago. Fenrich, Joseph H., New Tork. Poerster Co., Joseph, Chicago. Ford. M. C, New Tork. Ford, William P., New York. Froment, H. E., New Tork. Futterman Bros., New York. Goldstein, I., New York. Hart, George B., Rochester, N. Y. Henshaw Floral Co. Inc., New Tork. Hentz & Nash, Inc., New Tork. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Kasting Co., W. F., Buffalo, N. Y. Kennlcott Bros. Co., Chicago. Kervan Co., The, New York. Kessler, Wm. A., New York. Kruchten, John, Chicago. Kuhl. Geo. A.. Pekin. 111. Mackie, William, New York. McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Meconi, Paul, New Tork. Millang, Joseph A., New York. Miller & Musser, Chicago. Neldlnger Co., Jos. G.. Philadelphia, Pa, N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Niessen Co., The Leo., Philadelphia, Pa. Plerson, A. N., Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee. Wis. Polykranas, Geo. J., New York. Pyfer & Co., A. T.. Chicago. Randall Co.. A. L., Chicago. Reld. Edward, Philadelphia, Pa. Relnberg, George, Chicago. Relnberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. Riedel & Williams, New York. Rusch & Co., Gust., Milwaukee, Wis. Sheridan, W. F., New York. Slebrecht. Geo. C, New York. Long Island Floral Co., Brooklyn. N. Y. Tonner, O. A. & L. A„ Chicago. Totty Co., Chaa. H., Madison, N. J. I ■ I STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP. MAN- AGEMENT. CIRCULATION, ETC.. RE- QUIRED BY THE ACT OF CONGRESS OF AUGUST 24, 1912, of The American Florist, published weekly at Chicago, III., lor April 1, 1920. State of Illinois, County of Cook. Belore me. a Notary i'ublic io and for the state and county aforesaid, personally appeared Michael Barker, who, having been duly sworn ac- cording to law. deposes and says thai he is the editor and business manager ot The American Florist, and that the following is, to the best of his knowledge and belief, a true statement of the ownership, management, (and if a daily paper the circulation, etc..) of the aforesaid publicaiion for the date shown in the above caption, required by the Act of .August 24. 1912, em bodied in section 443, Postal Laws and Regulations, printed on the reverse of this form, to wit. 1. That the names and addresses of the pub- lisher, editor, managing editor, and business managers are: Publisher, American Florist Company.440Soutb Dearborn Street, Chicago, 111. Editor and Business Manager— Michael Barker. 440 South Dearborn Street. Chicago. 111. 2. That the owners are: (Give names and ad dresses of individual owners, or, il a corporation, give its name and the names and addresses of stockholders owning or holding 1 per cent or more of the total amount of stock.) Estate of E, Asmus. W. Hoboken. N. J.; M. Barker. 440 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. 111.; David Burpee. 475 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.: Emresa J. Dickey. Wabiawa. Oahm, Hawaii: Wm. Fal- coner, .'kllegheny Cemetery. Pittsburgh. Pa.; Maggie Harris. 55th St. and Springfield Ave., Philadelphia. Pa.: WiUiam K. Harris. 1406 So. 51st St . Philadelphia. Pa.; Mrs. Sarah Lonsdale, Jefterson Flats. 1021 De La Vina St.. Santa Bar- bara. Calif.; Mrs. Catherine Mathison. Waltham. Mass.: John N. May. Summit, N. J,: Mark P. Mills. 532^ Chester Ave., Philadelphia. Pa.: F. R, Pierson. Tarrytown, N. Y.: Blanche L. Sailer, care of Randolph Sailer, 929 Chestnul St.. Phil- adelphia. Pa,; Estate of Louise Schiller. 2207 W. Madison St.. Chicago. III.: H. A. Siebrecht, New Rochelle. N. Y.: W. J. Stewart Estate. 252 High- land Ave.. Winchester. Mass. ; J. C. Vaughan, 31 W.Randolph St.. Chicago. III.; Annie G. Whit- nall. 4001 Harvard blvd.. Los Angeles, Calif.; C. B. Whitnall. 407 Broadway. Milwaukee, Wis. 3. That the known bondholders, mortgagees, and other security holders owning or holding I percenter more of total amount of bonds, mort gages, or other securities are; (If there are none, sostate.) There are no bonds, mortgages or other securi- ties outstanding against The American Florist. 4. That the two paragraphs next above, giving the names of the owners, stockholders, and sec- urityholders if any. contain not only the list of stockholders and security holders as tbey appear upon the books of the company but also, in cases where the stockholder or security holder appears upon the books of the company as trustee or in any other fiduciary relation, the name of tbe per- son or corporation for whom such trustee is act- ing, is given: also that the said two paragraphs contain statements embracing afiiaDt's full know ledge and belief as to tbe circumstances and con- ditions under which stockholders and security holders who do not appear upon the books of the company as trustees, hold stock and securities in a capacity other than that of a bona fide owner: and this affiant has no reason to believe 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 him. American Florist Company. Michael Barker. Sec'y. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29th Jay of March. 1920. R. C. Meredith, Notary Public. [seal.] (My commission expires Aug. 17. 1921.) WHOLESALE CXTT FLOWERS- Traendly & Schenck, New York. Traveling Wholesale Florist, Inc., New York. United Cut Flower Co., New York. Vaughan, A. L. & Co.. Chicago. Weiland & Risch Co., Chicago. Wietor Bros., Chicago. WIttbold, Geo. Co., Chicago. Young & Co., A. L., New York. Young & Co., John, New York. If You Do Not Find What You Mt in Our Ready Reterencs Department, Write Us About It. ly-io. The American Florist. 733 ■ DBaBDBDIDI D THE CUSTOMERS' ■ INTEREST FIRST Q Thin is the basis oi the Kroeschell standard. And this principle makes B the KroeschcU policy the most liberal o( all the Greenhouse Boiler business DBD DBnBDBDBDBD THE KROESCHELL POLICY We make every kind of boiler , but it is onr policy to supply only the type of boiler best suited for the conditions. You get the highest boiler value. A KROESCHELL is the key to fuel economy. KroeschellBros.Go. aBDBaBDBD 452 W.Erle St. CHICAGO D Tacoma, Wash. EA.STt:H IliADi: SKIS uecord. The Ka.stei- bnsines.s in this city \vas "best ever." with prices higher than eviT boforp. The supply of good stock, both |iot and cut. was fully equal to the demnnil, aJid quality was e.xcellent. Lil- ies did not have the size that we have had in the past, but were good enough and plenty ot them, too, at the price of ■'W cents per bud and bloom. Pot plants with four to six blooms were most plen- tiful. Few cut flowers of them were used. Hydrangeas were well grown and there were plenty of them. Pot roses were few. with a. good call for them. Primulas had a very good call. but are being overdone — too many for holidays. Cyclamens just the right sup- ply oflfered. Other pot plants offered had less of a demand than usual. Cut flowere were higher in price than ever before, with plenty of them, espe- cially carnations. Fine weather condi- tions with unusual lot of sunshine brought In a big supply and it helped local roses also, both in quantity and tiunlity. No better roses can be producett anywhere than we get from some of the local growers. The best sold at .$.') to .$10; carnations. .$l.."iO: sweet peas. 3.5 cents; violets. iV) cents a bunch — all other flowers were in proportion. Most all day Saturday it rained and was cold. Sunday was worse, so it had quite an effect on total sales, but not cold enough to interfere with deliveries, all being easily made. For 10 days the weather has been cold and disagreeable — so bad that buds that were coming out, are just standing still, and garden making stopped. Bulbs are in bloom generally throughout the city, lilac buds just showing color. NOTE.S. The California Florists had the larg- est stock ever offered by one store in the city; most of it sold out by Sunday evening. Business kept 12 or 1,5 on the hustle for several days. Thev handled probably 3.000 pot lilies and several hundred hydrangeas, other stock in '^I'o- portion. The Hayden-Watson Co. had a fine supply of home grown stock and sold out about as close as they could spare, and have sufficient left for the funeral t)rders booked ahead. We missed the familiar face of Mrs. Hayden. Louie Tschunko, who does somewhat of a local business, and grows for the trade, cleaned out entirely. He grows very few pot plants, but always comes in with a good supply of carnations that are best of quality. The Northwestern Floral Company is entirely out of the florist business in this city. It dismantled the greenhouse range located at North Eleventh and Tacoma avenue, and left this locality entirely. H. H. Hinze. located on K street, did a fine local business and sold an un- QUALITY-SERVICE "Biauvelt" Hero Pipeless Furnace System Installed ot half the cost of Steam or Hot Water. 70 degrees of heat guaranteed in zero weather. ran be installed with or without PIT. Saves 35% of yoar Coal Bill. We have al-so Special Burners for Oil— and Grates for Soft Coal or Wood. A perfect moist heating system. The ideal heat for srowing all kinds of greenhouse products. In fact, it is the coming Greenhouse Heating System. HERO PIPELESS FURNACE CO. H. E. BLACVELT, General Agent, 116 Market St., Suite 65, NEWARK, N. J. Phone: 9287 Market. Mention the American Florist when writing DREER'S "RIVERTON SPECIAL" PLANT TUBS No. Diam. Ea. Doz. ICO 50 12in $1.30 $15.00 $115.00 60 lOin 90 9.90 77.50 70 8 in 75 8.00 61.00 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 larsest sizes are equipped with drop bandies. Henry A. Dreer, S«is,Pi»iiis,BiiiiisanJSi]ppiies, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. usually fine lot of pot plants. Sold out to the limit on cut ilowers. and did some decorating in several churches. The Smith Floral Co.. on Broadway, sold out entirely: closer than any, if one could judge from the store full of empty space, and nothing in the win- dows. The Tacoma Floral Co. had a fine call and sold out entirely, both in cut blooms and plants. H. W. Manike moved all of his pot plants and had fine call for cut blooms. S. L. H. Albany, N, Y. cr.UB MEETING. Reports made on Easter trade at the .\pril meeting of the florists' club showed that the growers and retailers were satisfied. Retailers from this city and Troy, who were at the meeting, re- WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN GREENflODSE GLASS Free From Babble s—UnifonB m Thkhiesi. PAINTS and PUTTY « u uiL-i. (Semi-Paste.) The Greenhouse White p,ai.°t particular Florists Prefer. It will pay you to get our estimates. TH> DWELLE-KAISER «> 261 Elm St., BUFFALO, N. Y. ported stock plentiful, goods well sold out. and prices obtained, high. Some of the dealers are inclined to sound a note 734 The American Florist. April 17, Louisiana Red Cypress Bencii Lumber No doubt some of your old benches need repairing — or may have to be entirely replaced. We have ready for immediate shipment, from our Chicago yard, a large and well assorted stock of Genuine Loaisiana Red Cypress Bench Lumber, and can take care of your needs— large or small. Write for prices, giving us a list of your requirements. When ready to build that new greenhouse, let us figure with you. Our construction is most modern. Our price is reasonable. Write us. THE FOLEY GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. Designers Builders Heating Engineers Main Office and Factory: 3100 S. Spauidlng Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. Downtown Of flee : state -Lake Bldg. of protest at the prices chargred this year. They say that violets at $5 a hundred and sweet peas at )fS a hun- dred, retail, is one of the ways to kill the florists' business, and that people will simply do without flowers at such prices, or will g-reatly curtail their or- ders. Roses of all kinds, lily of the valley, orchids, sweet peas, violets, gar- denias and spring- flowers moved best in cut blooms. In plants, hydrangeas sold largest. Rose bushes and combina- tion baskets were in g:ood demand. Some dealers were unable to fill orders from customers for plants of moderate price — they have practically disap- peared. The new pink hydrangea. •'Tro- phy," was a favorite with many buy- ers. The club .voted to purchase one of the larg-e signs, "Say It With Flowers." offered for ^.50 by the publicity com- mittee of the S. A. F. The sign will be set up on the nursery grounds of Fred A. Danker on the state road between Albany and Schenectady where it will be seen by thousands of automobilists through the summer. The club voted also to give %2'> to the S. A. F. national publicity fund. H. C. Newbrand. representing R. A. Vanderschoot. 299 Broadway, New York. Dutch bulb importer, spoke of a grower in Washington, D. C, who sowed seed of Dilium longiflorum and L, gi- ganteum in his greenhouses in Febru- ary, transplanted them into the garden in the spring, and in the fall brought them into the greenhouses, where the following Easter, he was rewarded with fine plants bearing four, five and six buds and flowers. W^illiam Maver, gardener for Henry Manning Sage, at Menands, had on ex- hibition a calceolariii in an eight-inch pot. The plant had l."i stems loaded with clusters of flowers. It was a beau- tiful specimen. The club voted to give Mr. Maver a certificate of merit for his exhibit. R, D. Nashville, Tenn. GOOD DEMAKn WITH LOWER PRICES. The week following Easter brought great activities in social circles and a corresponding impetus in the florist bus- iness. Weddings have commenced to come with a rush and pre-nuptial af- fairs are calling for many flowers. Stock has been plentiful and prices have dropped considerably, fully 25 per cent below Easter figures. Lilies, which are * LL Nurserymen. Seedsmen and Flo- '^ rists wishing to do business w)th Europe should send for the Horticultural Advertiser This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1,000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscriptions, to cover postage, $1.00 As the H, A, is a phrely TRADE me- dium applicants should, with the eub- scription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lowdham, Notts, Address EDITORS OF "H. A." LOWDHAJI. NOaTS, ENGLAND. Wired Toothpicks 10,000, $2.50; 60,000, $11.00. Mannfactnred by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample Free. For Sale by Dealers. quite abundant now, may be had for •fO per dozen. Roses now have $8 for the maximum price, and carnations may be had for Jfo. The snapdragon is the favorite and retails at .$3 per dozen. This is the first season this attractive flower has been produced successfulb' in this city, the Joy Floral Co. growing quite a stock which immediately sprang into popularity. In pot plants, prices have also declined to about one-half pre-Easter figures. The weather, which has been cold since Easter, is warmer now and the Saturday market house display again shows to the front. Dur- ing the past week, there was the usual heavy demand for funeral work. The weather of the past week has held vege- tation in check to some extent, but in spite of the cool nights, lilacs are in bloom and hyacinths are flowering out of doors, M, C. D. 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, $1.60 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. CUT FLOWER BOXES [DWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PMILADELPKIA. PA. The Regan Printing House Large Riins of CATALOGUES OUR SPECIAI/TY WRITE FOR PRICES S23 PLYMOUTH COURT, t'JlICACO 1920. The American Florist. 735 15% to 25% moisture in air dried manures but it is there in nearly every bag. Paper lined bags sound mighty nice but that excess moisture will pay for paper liners and leave a good profit beside. You foot the bill. PuLVERiZEb Sheep- Pulverized C/iTTLe SHREbbEb C/qTTLE Is dried in high temperature direct heat rotary dryers and every \>n% is practically bone dry. They are sterilized too and that means cleaner beds with less weeds and g '-asses to pull by hand and no chance of fungus or disease that may cost your whole crop. Order by name WIZARD BRAND — for nearly fifteen years the standard of quality and service in concentrated manures. Your supply house can ship WIZARD BRAND if you insist or we will quote on any quantity from a bag to a carload with freight rate promptly. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO., Noaz^mior^^i^Yards, Chicago, III. Azalcu I'ots. IlaiiKiiiF; liaukets, I, awn Vases, I'riis, Et*'. Red Pots Refined Clay.s — Skilled I.abor The Peters & Reed Pottery Co. so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO *'Mo88 Aztec'* Waro HORACE C. GRAY CO. SOO Fifth Avenue New York Mention the American Florist when writing CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of FLOWER POTS Why? A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. George Keller Pottery Go. Succcssoi' to 6E0. KELLER & SON, Manulacturers ot Red Pots Before buying write for prloet 2614-2622 Heradon St.. CHICAGO. Uention the American Florist when writing Nebraska Red Pots ARE RECOGNIZED EVERYWHERE FOR QUA1,ITY Your orders always receive prompt and careful attention. Made of high grade material by skilled workmen in a modern plant. Write for prices on your requirements. Kahler Pottery Co., Louisville, Neb. Mention the American Florist when writing Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Larg- est, Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also rHE 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 COMPANY BCRirLKT, BiTroL.Aim. Mention the American Florist when writing John C. Moninger Co. GREENHOUSES Desierners - llnniifacturers - Builders We sell the complete house or any part 908 Blackliawk St., CHICAGO, ELL. Mention the American Florist when writing Treer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenboiises Drive easy and tnie« becaiue both bevels ire oa the same side. Can't twist and btealc the glass in drivins. Galvan* Ized and will Dot futu No riehts or lefts. The Peerless Clazlne Point Is patented. Nootliers lilce^ It. Order (rom your deale^ or direct from ns. 1000,90c. postpaid, t Samples tree. BENKT A. DBEEB.I 114 Cbeitoot StrMV\ rhlUdelphtft. Mention the American Florist when writing SUPERIOR RED POTS Quality and prices right. ASK US. FLORIST SPECIALTY CO. IDAVILLE, INDIANA Mention the American Florist when writina 736 The American Florist. April 17, Index to Advertisers. AllenJK 711 Alpha Floral Co 718 AmericaD Bulb Co. .. I American Green- house MfgCo IV AmlingEC Co 707 Anderson S A 714 Angermueller G H Co 709 Aphine Mfg Co Ill AphroditeCo 717 Astoria Florist 717 Avenue Floral Co. ..719 Baer Julius 719 Barnard W W Co. ..721 Barnes W J 716 BassettS Washburn. 700 Baumer Aug 719 Baur Window Glass Co IV Bayersdorler H&Co.709 Begerow's 718 Berger Bros 708 Berning H G 708 Blacltistone Inc 718 Bodger J & Sons Co. 721 Bolgiano J & Son 721 Braniley& Son 718 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 720 Breitmeyer's I Sons 718 Bremond A & L ^Freres 725 BrennerEdward 711 Broadway Florist 717 Brown A J Seed Co.. 720 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 725 Bruns H N 715 Bryan Alonzo J... .724 Buckbee H W 718 Budlong Co J A 705 Bunyard 717 Burpee W A Co 724 Byer Bros 723 California Florists ..716 Cazan A B 717 Central Floral Co. .. .719 Cehtral Refrigerator & Equipment Co. ,707 Chicago F»ied & Fertilizer Co 736 Chicago Flower Growers Assn. .. 701 Clark E B Seed Co.. 725 Clarke's Sons D... 717 Clay&Son 736 Clipper Lawn Mower f,Co.... 736 Coan ] J 7H Conard & Jones Co.. 728 Cooke Geo H 718 Cowee W J.. 734 Coy H C SeedCo.;;722 Crajg Robt Co 727 Culp W H&Co.... 716 Danker Fred A 714 DardsChas 717 Dietsch A & Co.. ly Dominion Floral Co 718 Dorner F & Sons Co 727 Draime Bros.. 727 Dreer H A 73,?'735 Drevon-Tegelaar Co. 774 Dunlop lohn H 718 Dwalle-Ksiser Co.. 733 Eble Charles 715 Edwards Fold'g Box 734 Elm City Nurs Co... 728 Engelmann C 714 Erne & Co 706 Evans A WB 718 Excel! Laboratories.IlI Eyres H G 714 Fallon Florist. 719 FenrichJosS 7in Fleischman' 71ft Florists' Publicity Service Bureau of S AF 712 Florist Specialty Co 735 Foerster Co Jos 702 Foley Greenhouse Mfg Co 734 Ford MC ... 711 Ford William P.!"'711 Fox J M&Son Inc.. 719 Frauenfelder C 715 Freeman Mrs J B....718 FfeyCH 716 Frey & Frey 716 Friedman 715 Froment H E 711 Futterman Bros 710 Galvin Thos F 717 Gasser J M Co 718 Giblin & Co Ill Gnatt Ove Co The... 699 Godineau R & M....722 Goldstein 1 711 GorhamPrlnterylnc IV Grakelow Chas H .719 GrandRapid3FloCo.719 Grimm & Gorly 716 Gude Bros 719 Habermelil'sSonsJJ 714 Hammond's Paint & Slug Shot Wks.... 736 Hanges George 718 Hardesty & Co 716 Harris Wm K 727 Hart Geo B 711 Hart Henry 717 Haven Seed Co 722 Heinl John G & Son. 719 Henderson A&Co.I 724 Henderson Lewis 716 Henry Co The John, 706 Henshaw Floral Co 711 Hentz& Nash 710 Hero Pipeless Fur- nace Co 733 Herr Albert M 726 Hess & Swoboda 716 Hession 717 Hews& Co A H 735 Hill D Nursery Co.. 728 Hogewoning & Sons. 723 Hollywood Gardens. 716 Holm & Olson 716 Holton & HunkelCo.7C9 Hort .^dvertiset 734 Hort Trade Journal. 735 HurfiEdgarF 725 Hurst&Son 722 IckesBraun Mill Co.IV Idlewild Greenhs 719 Jackson &PerkinsCo 728 Jahn Hugo 719 Joy Floral Co 715 Kahler Pottery Co.. 735 Kaiser Jules 697 Kasting W F Co.. I 699 Keller Pott'yCo Geo 735 Keller SonsJ B 714 Kelway & Son 722 Kennlcott Bros Co 700 KervanCoThe 711 Kefsler Wm 711 Kottmiller A.... 717 Kroeschell Bros Co. 733 Kruchten John 707 Kuhl Geo A 727 Landreth .Seed Co ..721 Lang Flo&NupsCo.716 Lange A 715 LecakesC&Co ...710 Lindley Flower Box •"o 706 Littlefield Florist.... 718 Longren A F 727 Louise FlowerShop.714 McCallum Co 709 McClunie Geo G... .714 McGill R C&ro....722 McHutchinson&Co.722 Mackic William 711 Malandre Bros 717 Mangel 715 Matthews the Flo'st,718 Matthewson J F 715 Mecooi Paul 711 Metaire Ridge Nurs 718 Meyer John C Florist Thread Works 706 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 707 Michell HenryFCo..''22 MillanglosA 710 Miller Floral Co 719 Miller & Muaser 707 Monineer J C Co ...735 Montrose Nurseries. 728 MurraySamuel 719 Neidinger JosG Co.. 709 Newell A 719 N V CutFlowerEx,.711 N V Floral Co 715 New York's Whole- sale Flower Markt.713 Niessen Leo Co 708 Oechslin Ernest . 721 Oriental Goldfish & Supply Co 706 GREENHOUSE GLASS BEST BRANDS SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. 2363 LUMBER ST.. CHICAGO. ILL. Papadem J G Co.... 717 Park Floral Co 714 Park Floral Co 719 Peacock E R Co 721 Pearson E W 714 PedrickGR&Son..721 Pennthe Florist 718 Pteers& Reed Potty. 735 Philips Bros 715 Pierce F O Co IV Pierson F R Co I Pierson AN(Inc).... I Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 720 Pikes Peak Flo Co .719 Pillsburyl L Ill Pittsb'rghCutFloCo,706 Podeata &Baldocchi.718 Poehlmann Bros Co. II Pollworth C C Co... 709 PolykranasGeoJ 711 Potter Floral Co 719 Proto-Feed & Guano Co. 736 Pulverized Manure Co The 735 PylerAT&Co 703 Raedlein Basket Co 707 Randall A L Co 707 Randall's Flo Shop.. 718 Randolph & Mc- Clements 714 Rawlings Elmer 726 Ready Reference 729 Reed&Keller HI Regan Ptg House . ..734 Reid Edw 708 Rein berg Geo 707 Rein berg Peter 701 Rice Bros 709 RiceJeromeBSeedCo721 RobinsonICSeedCo.724 RockWmLFIoCo..716 RodgersJ W 718 Rohnert Waldo 722 Rosaia Bros 719 Rosery Floral Co... .719 Routzahn Seed Co. ..725 RuschG & Co 709 SaakeO C 719 SalzerSeed Co J A.. 716 Sceery Edw 7l9 Schiller the Florist 715 Schillo A Lum Co. ..IV Schlatter W & Son.. 736 Schling Max 717 Schmidt Chas L 714 Segers Bros Ltd 724 Shaffer GeoC 718 Sharp Partridge&Co.736 SheppardHW 718 Sheridan Grhs Co,,.. 716 Sheridan Walter F... 711 Siebrecht Geo C 711 Simon & Son I N....722 Situations & Wants 697 SkidelskySS&Co.. I Smith A W & Co. ...714 Smith & CoE D....724 Smith & Fetters Co. 719 Smith Henry 719 Storrs&Harri8on725 726 StumppGE M 717 ThorburnJM & Co. 725 TonnerO A & L A. 702 Totty Chas H ..698 724 Traendly&Schenck 711 Traveling Wholesale Florist 71o Trepel Joseph 71 United Cut Flo Co. ,714 Vanderschoot R A, ,721 3 Magic Fertilizers "FOR THE FLORIST" Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co. 809 Exchange Avenue, U. S. Yards, Chicago Van Meeuven & Tegelaar 727 Vaughan A L Co. ...703 Vaughan's Seed Store I 723 727 Vick's Sons ]as 725 VincentRJr&Sons Co I Walker F Co 719 WeberFH 7i9 Weiland & Risch...707 Weir Jas 714 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 721 Wietor Bros 702 Williams MrsE A. 714 Winterson Co F. F..706 WittboldG Co 715 Wollskill Bros & Morris Golden8on.716 Wonder Plant Irrigator Co ,.706 Woodruff SD&Sons.722 Yokohama Nurs Co. 721 Young A L&;Co....710 Young John & Co. ..711 Zech& Mann. ..704 707 "Master Soil Builders" Send for prices on Master Brand Vine and Plant Manure — eventually you will use it. Why not now? The Proto-Feed & Guano Co. 4121 South La Salle Street, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when tariting No loss If you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES S5c per 1000: 8.000 for $1,00 Postpaid Wm. Schlatter & Son Before 422 Main Street Attsr SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writino -SLUG SHOT- Used from Ocean to Ocean for 35 Years Sold by Seed Dealers of America 8»v«a Cunmnta, Potatoes. Cabbage. Malona, Flower*, Trcea and Shruba from Inaeeta. Put up In popular paeka«e* at popular pcioea. Write for free pamphlet oa Buca and BlicbtB, ate., to B. HAMMOND. Beaooo, Nanr York. Mention the American Florist when writing llllllnllllllllllllllllllllllilllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllNIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIllIIIUIIIIllUllllllllllllllllllllltlllllllllUlllltllllllllllllllllllUMIIII'. THE CLIPPERI There are three things that destroy your law ns—Danosom snow has Iain, Who Intimately lives with rain. Poems are made by fools like me. But only God can make a tree. — Joyce Kilmer. 744 The American Florist. April 24, Co-Operatlve Publicity for Toronto Florists The Toronto Retail Florists' Club meeting-, April 19, to which the growers were invited for an amicable discussion for the further advancement of the pro- fession, mention of whicli was made in our issue of April 17, pag^e 696, brouglit the best evenings of enlightment. with out most of the members and one of such good publicity men as Geo. Asmus, of Chicago; F. C. W. Brown, of Cleve- land, O. ; and Wallace Eiss, of Buffalo. N. Y., as headliners. The programme was a most attractive one. Following these, were the local lights. J. H. Duu- lop, of Richmond Hill, W. J. Gammage. of London; W. E. Groves, of Hamil- ton: Orlando O'Field, of Grimsby; E. B. Hamilton, of London: Walter Musson. of Xorth Toronto; Thos. Manton, of Eglinton, and other men high in the profession. H. C. Dillemuth acted as chairman, and in his introductory re- marks, after welcoming the guests and thanking his fellow members for their loyalty in corifiing out in such large numbers, promised them a treat in the further insight of the florist business. Geore Asmus made a wonderful ad- dress, giving plans followed in Chicago and Milwaukee, Wis., whereby the growers and retailers have entered on a plan of co-operative advertising to- gether, and worked out plans for dispos- ing of surplus stock. In opening his address, he stated that he had been glad to come to Toronto in the hopes of im- parting- some knowledge which would assist the Canadians in clearing up some of their difficulties, and he hoped that it would enable them to build up a bigger and better business. He said in part : "The whole florist business is built up on the people's love of flowers. The child and the sick love flowers, and people generally like to be remembered with flowers. Due to that fact, the floral business exists, and not to any ef- fort put forth by the florists themselves. If the florists put forth a united effort, they would greatly increase their busi- ness and make greater profits. Co-op- erative advertising is one form of get- ting together which has produced re- sults. That was shown in the adver- tising scheme carried on lately by the S. A. F. in the United States and Canada. It was carried on the volun- tary plan. It has been critized, but no one has said tliat it was not a success. The immense campaign with its wonder- ful slogan, "Say it With Flowers." brought excellent results at small cost, and \f. also brought many inquiries from men in other lines. These men were surprised when they heard how the campaign was conducted, and learned that .$75,000 was all that the whole cam- paign cost. The growers can make a living if they create a demand. To do that they must advertise; the green- houses are maintained because the peo- ple love flowers, but growers are not selling all they can grow. If the Quak- er Oats company left its advertising ex- clusively to the retailer, sales would be but a fraction of what they are, after their scientific advertising campaigns. In Chicago, a plan has been work- ed out by which the growers join in advertising flowers. Seventy-flve per cent of the florists have signed up. Chicago florists will spend $60.- 000 this year, and they will get back 100 per cent on the investment. There are some who sell chea" flowers and have bargains. Forget them. You are entitled to more money for the flowers because of the service you give. When 1 came to Toronto, I bought a local paper, and I did not .see a line of ad- vertising. You think because you know all about flowers, that the people do. Teach them to "Say it With Flowers." The commercial side of the plan, how to raise the money for advertising, should be shared by all. for all benefit. In Chicago, one per cent is collected from the growers on all flowers bought for sale in Chicago. This same plan is used in Milwaukee. As a result, the grower sells more flowers, because he helps the retailer to sell more, and both make more money. Some florists think it needs a calamity to make a market for flowers. They have the wrong idea. Flowers are not used only lor funerals, and florists who think that, may be referred to as the terrible ex- ample. Scientific advertising will cre- ate a demand which will increase the profits of all the florists, and prevent the accumulation of stock. "To get rid of the accumulation of flowers in Chicago, we have adopted a novel scheme. A central market has been formed with a high salaried man in charge, looking for markets to dis- pose of flowers when there is a glut. This is being done in the hotels and other business places at a reasonable I price, and it is looked upon as a good advertising plan, and good policy to do this." F. C. W. Brown, of Cleveland, outlin- ed the constitution of the National Flower Growers' Association, with the idea that the Canadians might wish to organize a similar body. He gave its aims and objects, and drew lessons from the present situation in the floral busi- ness. He said that in other lines of business, the retailer fills his shelves with stock, but in the floral business, the growers carry the stock, and the re- tailers merely order as there is a de- mand for it. If the grower has a poor season, he has a lot on hand, but in the analysis, he has himself to blame for the situation, for he ought to advertise and not leave it all to the retailer. The grower and retailer have a common in- terest to make a living out of the sale of flowers and should co-operate to get the best results. With co-operative ad- vertising in creating a demand in a big way. any oversupply will be easily sold. The retailer will carry more stock, for he. too, will feel the increased demand, and have to carry a large quantity of flowers. In advertising, tell the people the truth, always. Get up some plan of co-operative advertising. Start a plan, and any corrections may be made after a start is made. The growers have 90 per cent invested in the florist busi- ness, but they leave it all to the 10 per cent to create the business, which is to give them returns on the invest- ment. This is not right. The grower should take his share, and should start now. Wallace Eiss outlined the Buf- falo plan, where .$11,000 has been raised by voluntary contributions from 61 re- tailers and .50 growers. It was raised on the plan that the man who gives $40 gets the benefit of the whole $11.IKX). W. E. Groves, of Hamilton, gave an excellent address on co-operation and several others followed, including E. B. Hamilton. Orlando O'Field, John H. Dunlop and W. W. Gammage. Then Walter Muston was called upon. He stated that he had absorbed a lot of information. All the statements were truthful, and the point of it all is to get together and act. If all get to- gether any desired end can be reached. It Avas at this point that George Asmus called on the gathering to show if they were solid on the idea of co-operation and advertising, and all voted by stand- ing vote that they were ready for ac- tion. President H. G. Dillemuth then announced that a meeting would be called immediately for the purpose of getting together on a common basis of co-operation. The club rooms were nicely decorated with Canadian cedar, combined with the Stars and Stripes and the Union Jack. The new Dunlop rose was prom- inent everywhere, and ,a vase of speci- men Columbia from the Dale estate was given much attention. The ladies of the club, of which Mrs. Moore was on the refreshment committee, delighted the palate, so that with songs included, nothinsr wms lacking. Among those visiting from out of town were : George Asmus, Chicago; F. C. 'W. Brown, Cleveland, O.: W. Ran- dall, Chicago; Wallace Eiss, Buffalo, N. Y.; W. W. Gammage and E. B. Hamil- ton, London, Ont.; W. E. Groves. E. Grey and Prank Smith, Hamilton, Ont.; W. Wilson. Woodstock. Ont.; Or- lando O'Field. Grimsby, Ont., and others. H. G. D. Detroit Florists Adopt Publicity Plan. The meeting of the Detroit Florists' Club, held at the Hotel Statler, April 13; with "Publicity" scheduled for the subject for consideration, brought out a large attendance, over 40 members being on hand to greet the speakers of the evening. J. F. Ammann. Edwards- ville, 111., was present in the dual capa- city of secretary of the American Flower Growers' Association, and advo- cate of publicity by florists in a co-op- erative way. such as has been adopted in Chicago, Milwaukee, Wis., and Buf- falo. N. Y.. and H. V. Swenson. of the Florists' Publicity Service Bureau of the S. A. P.. was also in attendance, and spoke on the Chicago plan and pro- gress. Albert Pochelon. secretary of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Associa- tion, and chairman of the local public- ity committee, opened the discussion, and related his experiences while in Chi- cago, when the Allied Florists' Asso- ciation adopted a plan of collecting funds for both the local and S. A. F. national publicity. He was followed by Philip Breitmeyer. who made a strong- plea for united action by all the club members, and approved of the equit- able plan of assessment that, in its operation, receives the support of re- tailers, wholesalers and growers. Some discussion of the plan followed before the principal speaker of the evening. J. F. Ammann. delivered his address, speaking first on advertising- and the merits of the plan suggested, and at the conclusion, outlined the merits of the new growers' organization. It has often been the pleasure of the members of the trade in Detroit to listen to Mr. Ammann on phases of florticnlture and subjects of general interest, all ably presented by him, but on this occasion, he excelled his previous efforts to a degree that inspired everyone present. He eloquently described the great bene- fits of advertising as practiced co-oper- atively by other interests than the flor- ists' trade, and held out great hopes, supported by logical arguments for splendid results if the Detroit club and all clubs, adopt the plan suggested. Addressing the growers present, par- ticularly, he outlined the progress of the American Flower Growers' Associa- tion, its aims and condition of mem- bership. His enthusiasm and sincerity, coupled with his well known interest in all that is beneficial to the trade, com- pletely settled the matter in the minds of all present, that there was -wisdom in following his counsel in the two issues presented, and after rounds of applause, all signed the agreement to adopt the plan for publicity which will be in full operation May 1. To arrange the final details of the system, and to consider the proportion of the funds to be assigned to national publicity through the S. A. F.. a com- mittee was appointed consisting of Robert Rahaley and H. L. Blend, rep- resenting the wholesalers: A. T. Stahelin and Joseph Streit. for the growers, and Peter Papes and Robert Jean, for the retailers. This committee, co-operating with the permanent publicity commit- tee, will hold a meeting at 2 o'clock on the afternon of April 24. at the store of the L. Bemb Floral Co. J. F. S. 1920. The American Florist. 745 EASTER TRADE. Hbohia, 111. — B. Juerjens siiys that while pnces were mucli better than last yotir, the severe snowstorm held busi- ness back, although total sales for the I'JM Koster trade showed a little In- crease in money value. In plants, Eas- ter lilies were the only item in short supply, and these with bulbous stock had the best call. There was a good sliowincr of cut Hower.s. enough for all needs, with carnations, callas, lilies and bulbous stock most sought. Business the early part of the week with excel- lent weather, was very satisfactory. Spokane, Wash — Hoyt Bros, report a 'M per cent increase, with prices bet- ter than a year ago and with an ade- quate supply of both cut flowers and plants to meet the Easter dem.and. It could not be called a good cut flower Easter, roses, carnations and violets be- ing offered in the best quantities. In plants, the degree of popularity, ranged from lilies, tulips, dnlTodils, hyacinths, hydrangeas, roses, cinerarias to primu- las. It was a lively plant Easter. Boise, Idauo. — The Boise Floral Co. reports Easter business about 25 per cent greater than last year with prices somewhat higher. The supply of pot lihes was slightly below the demand, but cut flowers in general were plenti- ful enough to permit a good cleanup. When lilies were exhausted, everything else moved freely. In cut flowers, roses and carnations were leadei-s in favor. Business in general has been keeping up well, with stock of good quality. Gr.\ni) Rapids, Mich. — With prices higher than in 1910, Henry Smith re- ports a 10 per cent increase in this year's Easter trade. There was an ample supply of plants, with lilies mov- ing slowly, although there were enough to meet the demand. Roses, hydrange- as, primroses, etc., moved freely, but the call for tulips, hyacinths and daffo- dils lagged. In cut flowers, the fav- orities were sweet peas, choice roses, violets and lilies. RAcifTE, Wis. — With prices of lilies about on a par with last year and cut flowers higher, the 1920 Easter trade showed an increase in volume of sales of about 50 per cent, compared with a year ago. In plants, lilies and bul- bous stock fell short of requirements but cut flowers were equal to all needs. In the latter, the hea%'y call w^as for Easter lilies, callas. roses, carnations and sweet peas, according to the Brux Greenhoiisea. Toronto, Ont. — With Easter prices showing about the same level as in 1919, this year's business, according to Dun- lop's, recorded a 35 per cent increase. There was a good supply of plants, the smaller offerings least salable, the fav- orities being lilies, azaleas, hydrangeas and genistas. With violets and sweet peas most in favor, all cut flowers moved freely, with enough for all needs. Busi- ness in general throughout the city was very good. Montreal, Que. — With prices on pot stock higher than in 1919, J. Luck had a 15 per cent increase in the volume of 1920 Easter sales. With a shortage of violets, sweet peas, lily of the valley and orchids, the cut flower supply sold out completely. In plants, hydrangeas, not being well colored, did not move well, the best demand being for lilies and hyacinths. Nashville, Tenn. — The Joy Floral Co. recorded a gain of 38 per cent in Easter business compared with the cor- responding period of 1919. The supply In both cut flowers and plants was equal to the demand and higher prices were paid without complaint. Pot lilies were the best sellers, with tulips and hyacinths meeting with limited favor. Hoses and carnations showed fine qual- ity. Milwaukee:, Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son, Inc., report an increase In Easter sales as rompared with 1919, although prices wero not advanced, and from appear- ances they are declining each year in cut flowers. The supply in all lines was ample. Plant baskets moved off slowly while there was a good call for pot stock. Spring flowers led the demand with a limited call for roses. Dover. O. — Easter business was much larger than a year ago and prices more satisfactory, according to C. Betscher. The plant supply was ample; in fact, larger than in previous ye.ars, and every- thing sold in fine shape. The same con, Ore. — Clark Bros, report 2.~> per cent better Easter business than last year with prices slightly higher. There was an ample supply of cut flow- ers as well as pot plants. Easter lilies dominated in the latter even at the high figures at which they sold. Corsage and small flowers had a heavy call. Tampa. Fi.a. — According to the Tampa Floral Co.. 1920 Easter business was about 25 per cent better than last year at normal prices, with a good sup- ply of both cut flowers and plants, flowering varieties of the latter being most in demand. Taken as a whole, business was very satisfactory. New Orleans, La. — Abele Bros, re- port that a shortace of stock In both plants and cut flowers made it im- possible to pass last year's Easter sales volume, notwithstanding the fact that prices ranged a little higher than In 1910. Springfield. O. — A 20 per cent better Easter trade than in 1910 and prices more satisfactory is the report of the Leedle Rosary. This firm makes a spe- cialtv of cut roses exclusively, and no plants were handled. Der Motnes. Ia. — James S. Wilson, who has been on the sick list for some time, is recovering slowly. Aberdeen. So. Dak. — C. A. Pilkington. who has been ■n'lth Ben Siebrecht here for sometime, expects to start a grow- ing establishment of his own in the near future. St. Lotns. Mo. — W. H. Seel. Milwau- kee, secretary of the Wiscon.sin State Florists' Association, will be asked to address the florists' club of this city on co-operative advertising and publicity. Boston. Mass. — The Massachusetts Gladiolus Society has elected officers for the ensuing year as follows : Chas. Fairbanks. Lexington, president; S. E. Spencer. Wobum. and John Zeestrat- ten, Ashland, vice-presidents: C W. Brown. Ashland, treasurer; Robert R. Walker. Mansfield, secretary. OBITUARY. Joseph Hall Campbell. In the death of Joseph H. Campbell, who passed away April 10, age 85 years, Philadelphia, Pa., loses one of Us oldest and most esteemed members of the trade, Mr. Campbell's entry into the business was, when 13 years of ae-e. he became an errand boy for Daniel Maupay, who had greenhouses at Allegheny and Ger- niantown avenues. After serving an apprenticeship here, and continuing with Mr. Maupay, and afterwards for a time in seed stores, he in 1871 went into business for himself at German- town avenue and Venango street, where he purchased an acre of ground which he gradually covered with his green- houses and store. He was a good grow- er, handling a general line of stock, much (Jf which he retailed in his store. In 1891 he retired, and the business was carried on by his sons. Some years later, the property was sold and green- houses erected at Pennlyn, Pa., while the retail business was conducted at 3530 Germantown avenue. This Is managed by his oldest son, Chas. H. Campbell, while his brother, Joseph K. Campbell has charge of the greenhouses at Pennlyn. George B. Campbell, an- other son, is in business for himself as a rose grower at Flourtown, Pa. He also leaves two daughters. Clara M. Camp- bell and Mrs. J. C. Miller. Mr. Campbell was a pleasant, affable gentleman, with whom it was a pleasure to do business. He was a hard worker, and in the early days, for many years in the spring time, sold plants on the Market street curb near 13th street, when such privileges were allowed. His funeral was held April 21 from his late residence in Ambler, Pa. K. Charles Ammann. Charles Ammann. for many years well known in New York and vicinity as a successful florist and nurseryman, died at his home in Yonkers, N. Y., April 17, age SO yeai-s. He was born in Heidelberg, Germany, and came to this country in 1857. For several years, he had greenhouses in the Harlem section of New York, and had planted many trees for the city in that neighborhood. For the past 20 years, his attention had been given to his nursery on the Tucka- hoe road, Yonkers. He is survived by his widow, one son and three daughters. A. F. F. John M. Lewis. John M. Lewis, well known as a propagator of new peonies and gladioli, and a life-long resident of Copenhagen, N. Y.. died at San Diego. Calif., March 27, age 73 years. The deceased, accom- panied by Mrs. Lewis, went to Califor- nia early in January, in the hope that the change of climate would benefit his health, but he gradually grew weaker and died as the result of an operation. Funeral services were held April 9 with burial in the family lot in Riverside cemetery. Copenhagen. Kansas City, Mo. — The Apollo Flower Shop. 4 East Eleventh street, has been purchased by the Kansas City Floral Co., which will conduct both stores. Pembroke. N. Y. — Arthur A. Kirch- hoff has purchased the entire stock of the new gladioli, General Pershing. Prof. A. C. Beal and Gloxinia, origi- nated by W. E. Kirchhoff, Sr. LotnsviLLE, KY. — Fred Haupt, florist, has purchased the three-story ofiice building at 506 West Jefferson street, the consideration being approximately .$50,000. He will lease the building to a realty firm. — H. G. W. 746 The American Florist. April 24, TheAmerican Florist Established 1885. Bubscription, United States and Mexico, 81.50 a year; Canada $i.O0; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. When sendins us cliauge of address alway Bend tlie old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application, li'rom the first issue The Ameeican Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Adverlisements must reach us 'I'uesday (earlier if possible) as we^o to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUK 52 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Mothers' day. May 9 737 — Congress authorizes observance 737 . — Telegraph delivery opportunities 73S Plant notes (illus.) 738 — Asters 7|| . — Rambler roses 738 — Primulas 738 — Pansies ^ 738 Antwerp horticultural exhibition 739 The retail trade 740 — Next week in the flower shop 740 — Salesmanship 740 Growers' need of organization 741 — Joseph Kohout (portrait) 741 Florists' ferns 742 — Spring care 742 American Dahlia Society 743 National publicity for flowers 743 Trees 743 Co-operative publicity for Toronto florists 744 Detroit florists adopt publicity plan.... 744 The Easter trade 74B Obituary 746 ^.Joseph Hall Campbell 746 — Charles Ammann 745 — John M. Lewis 745 New York flower show committee 746 Spring buying brisk 746 Hands up! 746 Government jobs unattractive 746 American Rose Annual 746 Nassau Countv Hort. Society 748 Chicago 760 San Francisco 756 Cincinnati 7B6 Seattle 757 Boston 758 Rochester 758 Philadelphia 760 New York 762 Pittsburgh 762 Columbus 762 The seed trade 770 — Red top and timothy reward 770 — Canary Islands onion seed 770 — Chicago seed trade 770 . — Onion sets 770 — Grass and clover seed prices 770 Market gardeners 774 — Potato profiteers indicted 774 — Strawberries under snowbank 774 The nursery trade 776 — American Association of Nurserymen. .776 Pennsylvania Hort. Society 781 Lancaster County Florists' Ass'n 782 Coal miners are to receive a 27 per cent increase. This means higher coal prices, another burden on railroads. Spanish Iris blooms are reported on sale in the Milwaultee market, and some grro'wers are wonderins: whether the plant quarantine was violated in the importation of the bulbs. Secretaet Meredith, of the depart- ment of agriculture, is being spolien of as a presidential candidate, and action to have his name presented to the demo- cratic national convention was talcen, April 16, at a conference of Iowa party leaders. OmcEiis of 70 large corporations with an aggregate capital of $5,000,- 000.000. including the Pennsylvania railroad. Standard Oil, American Tele- phone & Telegraph, Goodyear Rubber and Du Pont Powder interests, con- ferring in Philadelphia, Pa., with ex- ecutives of 100 colleges agreed to fur- nish G20 American universities with definite specifications of the training required for those industries, and to co-operate financially and otherwise in training men for technical executives. New York Flower Show Committee. President A. M. Henshaw of the New York Florists' Club, has ap- pointed Chas. H. Totty, W. H. Duck- ham, A. L. Miller, W. R. Pierson, Max .Schling, F. H. Traendly, John Young and A. M. Henshaw as the fiower show committee. This committee will co- operate with a similar committee, ap- pointed by the Horticultural Society of New Y'ork. and when this joint com- mittee is organized, will have full power to arrange for the eighth national flower show to be held in the sprin? of 1921, and to carry out all details in connec- tion with same. John Young, Sec'y. Sprlnsf Buying Brisk. Dun's report of Chicago trade for the week ending April 17 says : "Freight congestion due to the railroad strike has been a serious hindrance to business this week and has made necessary the shut- ting down, wholly or in part, of a num- ber of industrial plants. There is no let up. however, in the pressure to buy from both retailers and wholesalers, and if April should fail to keep up the suc- cession of monthly high ' records for trade, it will be only because the goods cannot be obtained or shipped. Spring- like weather again has brought out the shopping crowds and a rise in the flood of orders from the country for merchan- dise of all kinds. Naturally with these conditions prices have stiffened again and advances are more numerous. Hands Up! Master plumbers of Birmingham, Ala., are required to furnish chauffeurs to drive union plumbers to and from work, and the chauffeurs are not per- mitted to do any plumbing work, according to findings of a commit- tee of allied civic clubs which investi- gated the recent demand of the union men for a wage of $12 a day. The committee said its inquiry had also dis- closed that 67 journeymen plumbers dominated the plumbing work of the city: that tise of apprentices in union shops was forbidden with a -view to re- stricting the number of available plumbers, and that unskilled labor was not permitted to work on plumbing jobs even where no skill was required. Government Jobs Unattractive. A wide observer says: "Did you no- tice how quickly the real business men of this country left Washington when the war was over? I figured that sev- eral men in Washington were giving their services to the government at $1 per annum, while their aggregate earn- ing power was .$3.5.000.000 per annum. I would like to know, particularly, why Rosenwald dropped his government job in Washington as quickly as possible and climbed out for Chicago. I heard he was disgusted with government service." Another able business man — among the ablest in this country — tells his friends: "I would like the scientists to name the bug or microbe that gets into a man who works for the govern- ment. During the war. I found myself under government salary and direction. I found that there was no responsibility over me, and that I was working for nobody. Y'ou talk about the govern- ment of the United States, but who and where is it? Let any man try to find thfe government of this country. "Does the government recognize effi- ciency or inefficiency? Does it discharge for laziness or promote for good work? I found myself near the danger point. The government bug was getting under my skin, and I knew I would soon be a tax upon society or the national treasury. Thank God, government con- trol over me ended, and I am once more a free citizen — free to do an honest day's work, and take a conscientious interest in it." — The Wall Street Jour- nal Straws. American Rose Annual for 1920. The American Rose Annual for 1920, edited for the American Rose Society by J. Horace McFarland, Harrisburg, Pa., which is just oft the press, con- tains much in its 188 pages that will make it a welcome addition to the li- brary of any rose lover. The book is handsomely illustrated, the frontispiece being a color reproduction of the new unnamed American hardy everbloom- ing climbing rose, "66 H. 1916. origin- ated by Captain George C. Thomas. Jr. The scope of the annual has been broadened considerably compared with previous issues, there being 4.5 articles included in the contents, ably handled by w^ell known authorities, wliose topics have been well chosen .and cover a wide range, among which are "The Work and Aims of the American Rose Society," by its president, Robert Pyle: "Outdoor Rose Growing as a Recrea- tion." by Rev. Edmund M. Mills: "Rose Breeding Notes." by Dr. W^. ^'an Fleet: "The Hardy Everblooming Climber," by Captain George C. Thomas. Jr.; "Night Growth of Roses." by A. W. Greeley; "Can "^Ve Have Plant Pat- ents?" by J. Edward Moon: "The Story of Baby Ramblers," by F. D. Mnlford: "Five Years' -Experience With Own-Root vs. Budded Roses," by Wm. P. Bentz: "A Serious Menace to Green- house Roses." by C. A. Weigel: "Straw- berry Root- Worm Injuring Greenhouse Roses." by J. G. Sanders: "The Rose Midge", by Robert Matheson: "Mildew and Other Fungous Troubles", by J. Horace McFarland: "Three Years of Back-Yard Bloom-Record", by A. P. Greeley: "Ideals of the World's Rose Originators", a symposium gathered by the editor; "The Rose City — Portland, Oregon", compiled from letter, by the editor: "New Roses Scientifically Test- ed", by Jesse A. Currey: "The Baga- telle New Rose Trials", by Mile. Ther- ese Turbat: "The National Rose Test- Garden to Date", by F. L. Mulford; "Rose Notes", by the editor and others: and "A List of Roses Introduced in -America", compiled by Charles E. P. Gersdorff, and corrected to date, in ad- dition to many other articles, all of interest and timely. Club Meetinjfs Next Week. [.Secretaries of clubs and societies ara requested to send notice of change In time, date and place of meeting.] Buffalo, N. T., April 27, 8:30 p. m.— Buf- falo Florists' Club at General Electric building. Wm. Lege, secretary, 889 West Delavan avenue. Buffalo. ChlcnBo, April 28. 8 p. m. — Oardeners' and Florists' Union No. 10.616 at 18» West Washington street. Bernard Wal- sted. secretary. Chicago. San Francisco, Calif., May 1, 8 p. m.— Pacific Coast Horticultural Society at 249 G. Iden Gate avenue. John R. Walsh, secre- taiv. 417 Montgomery street. San Francisco. Seattle, Wash., April 25— Florists' and Gardeners' Union No. 16.667 at 1. O. C. T. hill. Virginia and Bowen streets. E. Popp. secretary. Ft. Stellacoom. Waah. Wilmington, Del., April 26. 8 p. m.— Wil- mington Florists' Club at member's Plaej of business. Roy G. Brlnton. secretary. 80t West Ninth street. Wilmington. 1920. The American Florist. ui Wants, For Sale, Etc, Small Type, 1 2 Cents Per Une, Each Insertion. Display, SI. 50 Per Sin^e Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices are net,cash with order. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. ' WJiero answers iiro to bo muilod from this oQico «ocluao lu cvutti eltru tu cover postuge, etc. Situation Wanted. — By ftrst-Class florist a.s foreman and grower; 26 years experience. 1-1 In America; foreman about four years. First in cut (lowers and pot plants. Address Key -ITtt, cure American FloriHt. Situation ^VanNa DISTANCE PHONB8 OBNTRAIi 601 and BM6 CHICAGO ROSES AND CARNATIONS Please Your Customers with Our Perfectly Grown Stock Buy Direct from the Grower CURRENT PRICE LIST Subject to Change ^VIthont Notice MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Per 100 Specials $30.00 Select {20.00 to 25.00 Medium 12.00 to 18.00 Short 6.00 to 10.00 COLUMBIA Specials 30.00 Select 20.00 to 25.00 Medium 12.00 to 18.00 Short : 6.00 to 10.00 MILADY Specials 20. Oo Select 12.00 to 15.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 6.00 Champ WeUand . . . Killarney Klllamey Brilliant White Killarney . . My Maryland Per 100 Specials $20.00 Select . .$12.00 to 15.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short ... 6.00 EXTRA SPECIAL STOCK SUNBURST, OPHELIA Specials Select Medium Short PREMIER Specials Select Medium Short ROSES, Ol'R 12.00 S.OO Per 100 20.00 to 15.00 to 10.00 6.00 20.00 to 12.00 to 6.00 to SELECTION. CARNATIONS Svreet Peas Idlles Adiantnm Asparagna, per bunch 60c BoxiTood, per bunch 35o Ferns, per 1,000 $4.60 Galax, bronze and green, 1,000. $2.00 Lenocthoe Sprays Smilax, per doz. strings $3.00 BILLED ACCORDINGLY. 4.00 to 3.00 to 30,00 25.00 18.00 10.00 5.00 6.00 4.00 25.00 2.00 1.00 764 The American Florist. April 24, Practically every florist in the city is boosting business for Motlier's clay. From present indications everyone will be using- the stamps while large quanti- ties of the posters have already been distributed. There is also a good call for slides, electros and folders. Any one of tliese items may be obtained throu.g-h the wholesale houses or direct from the Florists' Publicity Service Bureau. 4:n South Dearborn street. The Perfeeto. a restaurant long fami- liar to wholesale cut flower market visitors, closed its doors April 24. the building being slated to come down. Chris. Pederson conducts a retail store in the same building and will also have to vacate. He has a new location in sight. All the retail florists who are mem- bers of the Allie, .f;.-,.(M» and .$7.l)(» per dozen. The copy appearing in the dailies was fine and the sale is proving a great success. Poehlmann Bros. Co. lias a good crop of Columbia roses coming on as well as several of the newer varieties which will be. ready for cutting in quantity soon. Some particularly flue yellow- snapdragons are now being featured at this store. Ben Levy, of the Zech & Maun force. who was on strike duty at Kewanee, the past week, with the battalion of the nth infantry, Illinois reserve mili- tia, is again attending to his job at the store. Fred Burki and son, A. H. Burki of the Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pitts- burgh, Pa.: who have been spending several months at Los Angeles, Calif., passed through here last week on their way east. Art Dressier, with the Weiland-Risch Co., and Miss Cecile Maronv, were united in marriage, April 17, a"nd have the best wishes of their many friends for a happy and prosperous future Allan Gehring, of the Bassett & Washburn store force has quit the wholesale business to open a retail candy store and ice cream partor on the north side. Erne & Co. are looking forward to a big Mothers' day trade owing to the popularity of the occasion and the extra advertising that is being done. The Van Buren Florist, located in the building at the southwest corner of Van Buren and Wabash, will have to vacate their quarters May 1. Jahn Fuhrmann, 3164 North Clark street, left last week on a visit to Cali- fornia. His son, Robert, is looking af- ter the store. A. T, Pyfer & Co. report business as good considering conditions and notice a great improvement in the demand this week. The John Kruchten Co. has handled a fine supply of sweet peas all season and reports the sales of same as very satis- factory. Eric Johnson says that the A, L. Randall Co. will liave peonies to offer for Mothers' day again this season. William A. Hansen, of the E. C. Amling Co., returned last week from a successful northern business trip. At Peter Reinberg's store the receipts of roses are large and are moving nice- ly this week at better prices. A. L. Vaughan & Co. are moving a large quantity of jonquils in addition to its regular supply of stock. Kennicott Bros. Co. is beginning to talk peonies, which reminds one that the season is pretty close. Miss May Schultz, with the J. A. Budlong Co., is enjoying a pleasant visit at St. Petersburg, Fla. W. H. Hilton, 1500 East Fiftv-third •street, says he will give up the retail nljrist business May 1. itpeorge Asmus attended a meeting of tMfe growers and -retailers at Toronto. orttii April 7i&;:-'7^"« "'~ ""S^iu^^^ Mothers' Day Prices In Effect May 4th 1920. ROSES: PREMIER, fOl.l MRIA. RUSSELL ANU >III„\DV: Per 100 Long fancy $'Ju.OO SSO.Oii Choice medium l.VOO »>.0« Good short s,(M> VlXm (Specials billed accordingly.) OPHELIA, SUNBURST, HEARST, M.'VRVI.AXn AXIJ WHITE KILLAU\EV: Long fancy 15.00 20,no Choice medium 10.00 12.0o Good short .' ».oo Choice 1 ,r>« 2.00 WHITE DAISIES: ::.o<> li.oo Per liozen C'.\LLAS .5 :;.0« is 4.00 EASTER LILIES -*.>>>>>y>>yyy^v,/vf,f,^,»>^>/vs/s^^,f,^vs^,»,^,^,/v>/>/^/^/>*vwsrwrf^^'^v^/^»> MOSS SPHAGNUM For riorists. For Nurserymen. For SPOT SHIPMENTS or contract. Write us. CHICAGO, 31-33 W. Randolph Street NEW YORK, 43 Barclay Street VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Mention the American Florist when writing chids wliicli have been good property all season. Wietor Bros, are in good crop with roses and carnations and report an im- provement in the demand this week. Bassett & Washburn are in large crop with roses with the daily receipts running close to 20.000. 756 The American Florist. April 24, Large Supply of Fine Stock for * * * MOTHERS' DAY- MAY 9 White Flowers for Mothers' Memory; Bright F towers for Mothers Living, Roses and Carnations as usual will be our leaders but we are strong on all seasonable stock and will fill your orders to your satisfaction at prices that are reasonable. It is advisable to place your order early for there is always a big demand for stock and by doing so you will avoid disappointment. F RNE ^ COMPANY % WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E* Randolph Street^ L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing Visitors : I. Russell, of the Jones- Russell Co., CleveLTnd. O.: Clias. Sher- wood, Waterloo. la.; Al Barber, of the Park Floral Co., Cleveland, O.; J. L. Johnson, DeKalb; Mrs. I^ambly, of the American Flower Shop, Birmingham, Ala.; Gustav Schneider. Springfield, O.; Ove Gnatt, La Porte. Ind. San Francisco. FUNEUAI, WORK PRINCIPAI. ITEM. There has been quite a decrease in business since Easter, and with the ex- ception of funeral work, there has been very little going on. Quotations on all stock have taken quite a drop In the wholesale market. There is a very large supply to be disposed of. and the whole- .salers are not haggling over prices. The crop of roses is now at its height, and the very finest blooms may be had at low figures. Russell is about the only va- riety that is holding its own in price. There is very little demand for lilies, except for funeral work. Outdoor tu- lips are in heavy supply and very cheap. Carnations are iu heavy supply. Much of the stock is showing the ef- fect of the hot weather and it is some- what difficult to obtain high grade blooms. Violets are still hanging on and are in but little demand except for shipping trade and funeral work. Some elegant peonies are to be had. These are priced at ?.3.CK) per dozen. NOTES. The Alameda County Floral Society met during the past week in Oakland for the purpose of perfecting plans for its annual spring flower show, which will take place at the Hotel Oakland, April 25-27. (J. Seannavino) will have the management of the exhibition, which will be devoted to roses, carna- tions, bulbous stock and spring flower- ing shrubs. The president of the society is J. A. Kettlewell, and the secretary is A. F. Schulte. The Menlo Park Horticultural So- ciety will hold a sweet pea exhibition this spring, the date to be determined later. The sweet pea shows of this so- ciety have always been largely attended by the trade from the city, owing to the general excellence of the displays. Alexander Rose, proprietor of the St. Francis Woods Nursery, reports a strong demand for flowering and orna- mental plants this spring. He has spe- cialized in ericas for a number of years and grows many thousands for the florist and nursery trade of this city. The California State Floral Society held its monthly meeting. April !). In- stallation of officers was the chief pur- pose of the session. There was a large attendance .despite inclement weather. Carl Smith lectured on the "Poetry of Flowers." The Lynch Nursery Company, of Menlo Park, are busy propagating chry- santhemums for this coming season. They will plant 250000 this year, all grown single stems. J. A. Axell of this city will handle the cut for his ship- ping trade. M. H. Ebel, of Sacramento, was a visitor during the week. He says Eas- ter trade with him was far ahead of expectations. Flowering plants were his best seller, although he noted a heavy call for cut flowers of every de- scription. Martin A. Poss, of the Floral City Nurseries at San Mateo, reports a won- derful Easter business. He was for- tunate in having large stocks of flow- ering plants and lilies ready and sold out completely in all lines. Nat Rolleri is handling a large cut of tulips from San Leandro .qnd San Lor- enzo. He shipped large quantities of bulbous stock during Easter week to Nevada and Washin,S"ton. The Francis Floral Company says that Easter trade this year showed a great improvement over previous years. The abundance of stock helped trade materially. Edward Schwerin. leading adiantum grower, who has embarked in the grow- ing of foliage and flowering plants, says he is greatly pleased over his Easter sales. Fred C. Jaeger is a great admirer of Cibotium Schiedei as a decorative plant and always carries a large stock in various sizes at his store. JAME.S T. Lynch. Kansas City, Mo. — It is reported that Arthur Newell will move from 1122 Grand avenue in about a month to a corner store in the Kupper hotel, no.w being made ready for occupancy. Sphagnum Moss Select quality, large size burlap, bale $1.75 6 bale lots or more 1.70 10 bale lots or more 1.66 Get our list of other items— it's free. Geo. H. Angermueller Co. Wholesale Florists 1324 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Cincinnati, 0. BU.SINESS BACK TO NORMAL. Trade has been about normal the past week. The earlier days found busi- ness somewhat dull, but the latter pe- riod made up the average. More stock comes into the market than can be dis- posed of, and as a consequence, the bet- ter grades go first. The Sixth street market was jammed with prospective buyers all day Saturday, and an en- ormous amount of stock was disposed of in this way. Roses are plentiful, except in the extra special lengths. War times have made many good flower buyers in this city .and they want the best. Car- nations of every grade are plentiful, and the prices they sell at cover a wide range. Greens are of uncertain quality, although there is enough coming into the market. NOTES. C. E. Critchell is popular, not only as a wholesale florist, but also as a rooter for the baseball team. He will be on hand in Chicago when Cincinnati plays iu that city. G. Brunners Sons have some fine ram- bler roses in pots. Too late for Easter, they are good stock now. White Per- kins and Excelsa being most worthy of note. On Vine street, Tromey's Flower Shop, Fred Gear, W. H. Gear and Eck Bros., all report exceptionally e-ood busi- ness for the past holiday. Chas. Jones, Walnut Hills, says his business is ever on the increase, a natu- ral condition when one considers his un- tiring efforts to please. Robert Kelly has been busy with cor- sage and wedding work. Mrs. Kelly is very skillful in arranging bridal bou- quets. K. 1920. The American Florist. 757 PEONIES For Mothers' Day Only real supply in this market for this occasion at attractive prices. This stock is from the same grower as last year — it made a big hit with the buying public. Can supply you regularly with choice stock all through the peony season. ALL OTHER CUT FLOWERS The demand in previous years has always exceeded the supply of Cut Flowers in general, and from present indications there will be no exception to the rule this year. Remember, when buying Cut Flowers, that you always have a better chance of getting what you need from Randall's than you have at any other source of supply. Get in touch with us today. A. L. RANDALL CO* Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies Wabash Ave. and Lake St., CHICAGO, ILL, Highest quality stock at reasonable prices. Our stock pleases the most discriminating buyer. Roses, Carnations, Sweet Peas, Gardenias, Etc. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOLESALE FIX>RISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Seattle, Wash. GOOD CLEANUP AT NORMAL PRICES. While the usual after-Easter lull marked the early part of the past week, there has been more than enough busi- ness to keep the dealers' floors clear of stock, and prices have been well main- tained on all lines. The local green- houses are now supplying practically everything used in this market, and in those cases where California is being drawn on, the arrivals show a 'tween season quality that makes sale at once necessary. The local cut of orchids, mostly cattleyas, Ophelia and Columbia roses and lily of ttie valley, has been especially good, and one of the green- houses is sending in some of the best sweet peas seen here this season. There has been heavier delivery of lilies than is usual after Easter, due to slow blooming. Carnations are showing steady improvement, both as to strength of stem and depth of color, and there has been no difficulty in maintaining prices in the face of a much increased supply. The pot offerings are all sell- ing well, although some report trouble in getting a full and varied assortment. NOTES. The store of Felix Rosaia was dam- aged to the extent of several hundred dollars last week, when the falling wall of the Hotel Lincoln, which was de- stroyed by fire, struck the back end of the block in which the shop was lo- cated. Water also caused a great deal of damage and prevented the opening of the store for a full day. An odd case was presented in the lo- cal police court last week w^hen Irwin Carter, landscape gardener, was fined $150, and given a suspended sentenc of 90 days in the county jail, for steel 758 The American Florist. April 24, 1 1 mmm co. 166 N. Wabash Ave. L. D. Phone, Central 6004 Established 1892 Daily Shipments of the finest stock in Roses, Carnations and Violets. Headquarters for Wild Smllax, Fancy Ferns, Adlantum and all Green Goods. Don't forget, our Supply Department Is complete— Ribbons, Chiffons, Boxes, Crepe Paper and Wire Designs. Chicago jjiuiiiiuimiiiiiiiiiitunuiiiiii iiiiimmmiiiiHiitiiiiiiiiiinmiiiitimiiininBuniiini'lllllill^llitiirillirillllH For Florists' Supplies, Baskets, Chiffons and Spring Novelties PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., tiens se..M si.. Pittsburgh, Pa. iitimiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiinuiin Miii«..»Hi«.iin.H.n..tmillinmilt1tnl«tlniMnm.llilinin..ii.inii.mH..«.in..TWHTn» iiiK Howcrs from the yius-e.s ;it the Ijakf- view cemetery. The only defense the prisoner offered was. that he ■'loveil flowers so much." Rosaia Bros, handled all of the put hydrangeas from the Thomas Floral Company last week, and were prac- tically in control of this business foi- the town. The red tulips and Ophelia roses coming in for this firm were of top quality, and drew many comments. Max Smith, of the Rotary Florists, at Portland, Ore., a visitor during the week, says that with the rose festival and the Shrine convention coming at the same time, tiorists of Portland are looking forward to the most active 10 days of their business life. Henry Day. in charge of the Or- pheitm Floral Company, showed a nov- elty from a local grower last week, a cross between a .lonquil and a narcissus, having a deep yellow double center and a paler yellow in the petals. McCoy's are at last located in their new store on Second avenue. The store- room is large, with an excellent set of display windows, and one of the finest refrigerators on the Pacific coast has been installed. Some fine cattleyas and sweet peas are being cut at the greenhouses of the Hollywood Gardens, and both are cleaning up in nice shape. The carna- tions are showing steady improvement. A surprising increase in the number of ticcounts over a year ago is one of the causes of rejoicing at the Woodland Flower Sliop. Harry Crouch states that pverv line of hiisiness is good. William Goldberry, of Kenney's Home of Flowers, spent the week-end in Van- couver. A nice business is reported for this shop. H. M. Boston. T.IMITEU SUIM'I.V Mi:kTS lilUSK SALE. Business during the past week has been good with an abundance of cut flowers, but a shortage of plants. The former have been closing out each day at good figures with the street mer- chants getting their share. Carnations are shortening up and the best com- mand as liigh as .$8 per 100. with sec- onds at $3 and %i. Indoor sweet peas are nearly over and short stemmed stock is about all that is in demand. Delph- iniums and French irises are arriving in small quantitiesj and are in great favor at .f 5 and %(> per dozen. NOTES. The florists' association held its meet- ing April 13 at the City club. After a hasty dinner, the chairman, called upon the salesmen of both markets to ex- press their views regarding co-opera- tion, but the discussion closed after a few short remarks. Professor De Chance of the Sheldon School of Busi- LINDLEY BOXES ARNOLD BOXES Comprising the largest assortment of Florist Boxes obtainable. The Arnol^3 Florist Bos stock has been purchased by the Lintlley Company, Write ds for prices. GEO. L. HOOPIS, New York Representative, 60 1 W. 1 44th St. A. V. Z. JENNINGS, Chicago Representative, 20 E. Jackson Blvd. Lindley Flower Box Company, ouauty box Makers. Marion, Indiana ,500,000 (Fancy and Plain) GOLDFISH!, Ready for market at rock-bottom prices. Ship anywhere in IT. s. or Canada. Write for our illustrated catalogue. Oriental Goldfish £c Supply Co. 37S7 to 3761 Cottage Grove Ave., Oucago, 111. FLORISTS' Cards, Envelopes, Labels, Tags. Add 10% to our 1920 catalogue prices. THE JOHN HENRY CO. LANSING, MICHIGAN ness Science then g'ave a blackboard talk on "Salesmanship." which was very interesting-. William Thurston, the hiistlingr mana- ger of the Boston Flower Exchange, is g:ettina: his auto ready for a trip over the Mohawk trail. John Cooke, manager for John O'Brien, is spending a week's vacation in Philadelphia, Baltimore and Wash- ington. Charles E. Evans is experiencing: con- siderable difficulty in securing sutficient labor for his estalilishment. The Boston Floral Co. is having a fine demand for artificial wreaths for Me- morial (Lay trade. S. K. G. Rochester, N Y. BUSINESS IMl'UOVES AFTER Ql^IET PERIOD. Trade has been rather slow the past week, but some improvement is now being manifested. There is an abund- ance of tulips, snapdragons, stocks, sweet alyssum, etc. Callas are almost a drug on tlie market. There are violets and lu'chids in abundance, and at present, an oversupply of sweet peas. NOTES. Wallace R. Pierson. of Cromwell. Conn., was entertained at dinner, April TO, when he was the guest of tlie Ro- chester Rose Society at which time he addressed that organization. The ar- rangements for the affair were in the Sell More Potted Plants You can easily double your plant trade by showing your customera how easy it is to grow potted plants with a Little Wonder Plant Irrigator They keep your plants watered just right. Wholesale price, $26. UO per 100. If your supply house does not carry them send us their name with your order. Sample by tnail, 36e. The Wonder Plant Irrigator Go. 2918 N. Clark St., CHICAGO l|B',ESir|!lN:THE;'|WORl:D^' John C.MEYER Thread Co! ire^ capable hands of C-eorge B. Hart, E. P. Wilson and George T. Boucher. Due to the railroad strike in the east, shipments of flowers from that section and along the Hudson river have been discontinued, Violets, however, are being received by parcel post. At a meeting of the florists' associa- tion. April 111. it was decided to hold a flower show in November at which chrysanthemums and a general display of plants will be featured. Horace J. Head is making an exten- sive business trip through the state of Pennsylvania. Colin T. Ogstorl* is kept busy with spring planting at the Kimball green- houses. H. P. Neun is growing excellent lily of t*he valley at his range. CHESTER. 1920. HHMThe American Florist. 759 John Kruchten Co. ( Not Incorporated ) 30 East Randolph Street, ^™°^P?ii'^.LrrS.'^ CHICAGO, ILL. ECAMLINGCO. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOIiESAIiB CUT FLOWER HOUSE I\ CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO I,. D. Phones CENTRAL 1977 and 1J>78 Mention the American Florist when writing MILLER &M1]SSER Wholesale Florists 211 North State Street CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing A. L. Randall Co., il^j- Wabasb Ave, and Lake St. HSMMga ^B& CHICAGO, ILL. T'lair"^ Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing WEiiAND-RiscnCbi FLOWER CROWERS TILCPI/s/s^4s/s^^s/s/s/S^>/s/'^N^NN^^ ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO ft Telephone Central 3284 " Mention the American Florist when writing FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash wim Order. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago SPECIAL Assortment of 50 Tumbler Baskets .. RAEDLEIN BASKET CO. I 713 Milnankee Ave. CHICAGO, llOk ;iliiuiiiiiiiiiinutinuiiiltlillliiiiiiiiiiuiniiilliilliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitn.iiitniiiiiuiiiaii $22.50 REFRIGERATORS COMPLBTE FIXTURBS CENTRAL REFRIGERATOR A. EQUIPMENT CO. Estimates Submitted. 155 No. Clark Street, CHICAGO 760 The American Florist. April 24, tJiiii[iiiiiiitiiiiiiuintMiiiiiriiiiiitmiiiiiiiuiiiiiuitiiiiiiiiiiitiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiL' \k BIG I Spring Crop of I IbealtiesI I that we offer you at a price | I which is within reach of | I every retailer and should | I be of interest to you. I I We have plenty of Beaut- | I ies now, and will have | I them until the end of the i I season. I I The Quality is the Best | I to be had at this time of | I the season, and you can | I depend on us for carefully | i selected stock. | I When you want Good | I Beauties, send your order to | I The Leo Niessen Co. I [ 1201 Race Street I PHILADELPHIA, - PA. j riiiiitiiuiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiMiiriitiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiT Philadelphia. STRIKE CAUSES SEVERE HANDICAP. The past week has presented extreme difficulties, and brought about a situa- tion unprecedented in the flower trade of this city. For the whole of this period, nothing has been received or shipped out by express, an embargo be- ing placed on the receipt of all pack- ages. The local parcel or package serv- ice, which is handled by the railroads, who transport boxes and baskets of produce and other goods to and from the city, if the .same are delivered to them and called for at their destination, and which accommodation was largely used by all branches of the trade, was also suspended entirely for the first four days of the week, and was only partially restored the last two days. Under these conditions, extreme measures were nec- essary to keep things moving. The par- cel post, which owinp- to the reduced train service was greatly handicapped, took packages, "subject to delay." Autos were used to the limit and helped out, both in bringing in stock and in its delivery within a radius of 2.5 to 50 miles, but all long distance shipments were held up until the resumption of something like regular railroad servicp. This, of course, means a great loss to wholesalers and growers. The cold rooms of the former were packed to the limit with flrst-class flowers of all kinds, there being two or three times as much stock coming in daily as could be han- dled locally. One of the large whole- salers said it had been the most disas- trous week of the season, and nothing like it had ever been experienced before. With a number of prominent growers, roses were in full crop. Sweet pea men also were cutting excellent stock in quantity. Snapdragon was at its height. Callas, daisies, calendulas, in fact every- thing, was in full supply. There had been a lot of stock carried over from ;:iiiiiiiii)iiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiniitiiiiiiiitiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriutiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim>' I Roses, Carnations, Snapdragon, Violets. All Seasonable Flowers. I I This Is tbe exclusive shop, only one block from Bxpress Depots. I 1 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. .iiiiiiiiiiiil^iiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiimttiiiniiitiimiiiiiiriiitiiiiii iiitniiiiii iimmmimiiiiiimiiiiiiitinnm- VlioMe Rover M^sTKeU Boston, Apr. 21. Per 100 Roses. American Beauty . .26.00 @160. 00 Shawyer, Russell 12.60@ 30.00 Klllarney 10.00® 26.00 Milady 12.00@ 30.00 Radiance 16.00® 40.00 White Klllarney ...10.00® 26.00 Klllarney Brilliant .. 16.00 (ij) 25.00 Ward 6.00® 16.60 Hadley 12.00® 36.00 Ophelia 16.00® 30.00 Premier 12.60® 30.00 Columbia 16.00® 26.00 Maryland 16.00® 26.00 . Hoosler Beauty 15.00® 36.00 Stanley 16.00® 26.00 Cattleyas, per doz 12.00® 18.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 3.00 Carnations 6.00® 12.60 Loneiflorum Llliea 20.00® 26.00 Violets, a hundred 2.00® 2.50 Marguerites 4.00-6.00® 8.00 Calendulas. . .doz. .76@1.00 Callas 16.50® 26.00 .Snapdragons, doz. 3.00®4.00 Adiantum 2.00 Asparagus Strings, per doz 9.00® 12.00 Asparagus bunches, each.. .50 .Jonquils 4.00® 6.00 Freesia 8.00® 12.60 Anemones, per doz 1.50 French Iris, ner spray .35 Pansies 2.00® 3.00 Myosotis. a bunch 35® l.no Lily of the Valley 8.00® 12.00 Buffalo, Apr. 21. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, Special 60.00® 60.00 Fancy 26.O0@ 30.00 Extra 20.00® 26.00 1st 16.00® 20.00 Klllarney 6.00® 15.00 My Maryland 6.00® 20.00 White Klllarney 6.00® 16.00 Sunburst G.OO® 16.00 Ward 6.000 8.00 Columbia 10.00® 25.00 Ophelia 8.00® 20.00 Russell 10.000 25.00 Shawyer 6.00® 16.00 Bon Silene 4.00® 6.00 Cecile Brunner .... 3.00® 4.00 Cattleyas 76.00® 100.00 Dasles 1.00® 3.00 Valley 8.00® 10.00 Violets 75® 1.00 Calla Lilies 12.00® 30.00 Japan Lilies 8.00® 10.00 Easter Lilies 10.00® 20.00 Carnations 3.00® 6.00 Mignonettes 3.00® 6.00 Snapdragons 8.00® 15.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 3.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 35® .60 Ferns, per 1000 S.60 Calendulas 3.00® 6.00 Smilax, doz 4.00 Golden Spur 4.00® 6.00 Freesia 3.00® 4.00 Von Sion 3.00® 4.00 tlie week before, which it was thought might be worked off .on Monday, but the sudden strike situation brought us up against a stone wall, and matters at once became worse instead of better. As cut flowers are shipped at purchasers' risk, they refused to take the chance, which at once cut off half the business. Had Easter Sunday fallen as it did last year, this would have been Easter week, and we have that to be thank- ful for. We are told there is likelihood that all embargoes will be lifted soon, which we hope will turn out to be true. April 19. — The market opened with quantities of left over stock, to which were added heavy Monday morning ship- ments. There was a moderate local de- mand, and some from out-of-town, but most outside buyers were waiting for the good' news that the embargoes had been lifted, which was known here early today and sent immediately to all imT portant buyers, and others who depend Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERIMING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. BERGER BROS. Roses, Carnations, VioletSj Freesia. 1225 Race St. PMladelphla, P*. Cincinnati, Apr. 21. Per 100 Roses, Premier 6.00® 26.00 Columbia 6.00® 25.00 Butterfly 6.00® 25.00' White Klllarney ... 6.00® 20.00 Pink Klllarney 6.00® 20.0» Sunburst 6.00® 20.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward... 6.00® 20.00 Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 Carnations 2. notify 4.00 Calendulas 1.00® 3.00' Sweet Peas 76® 1.00 Ferns, per l.Ouu 3.50 Leucothoe. per 1.000 6.00 Galax, per 1.000 1.60 Smilax, per string 15® .20 Ptumosus (south) per bch. .26 Easter Lilies 10.00® 16.00 Snapdragons 4.00® 8.00 Stocks, per bunch .50 on this market for their flowers. It looks now as if all transportation trou- bles are over, if the delayed shipments in all lines do not swamp the service- for the time being. NOTES. Carl Corts in speaking of the Dunlop rose, as seen growing at Richmond Hill in the Dunlop greenhouses, said that no- one could ask for anything better. It is a strong grower, apparently very free, and throws up strong shoots from the bottom. The flowers are wonder- fully large, of good color and fragrant. All the varieties at this range were in splendid condition. Miller & Son, in the Toronto district, who have quite a range of glass, were very successful growers,. their stock in all lines being such as any florist would be proud of. The federal horticultural board. although they agreed to admit novelties for the pur- poses of propagation, have refused John H. Dunlop permission to bring or sell any Canadian grown cuttings of his new rose into the United States. Fortun- ately there had been a little stock im- ported before the ban, and this is being worked up by the Chas. H. Totty Co., Madison, N. J., for Mr. Dunlop. A very good lawn effect is seen in the east window of the Henry F. Mich- ell Co.'s store. In front of a painted background of trees and shrubber*' is a growing grass lawn, bordered with marguerites on one side and genistas,. 1920. The American Florist. 761 nOLTON & nUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens J CI.POLLWDRTH CD. COT FLOWERS, PLANTS, BULBS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE, W ,' Special Big Bargains in our latest price list. It's a ' 'green" sheet. Keep a copy on your desk. Geo. H. Angermueller Co. 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OP MERIT Staple Baskets and Seasonable Noveltlefl In Quantity. Send for Oar Catalosrne. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-131 1 N. 2nd St., Phlla., Pa. ^fention the American Florist when writing linv plants in full flower, on the other. A miniaturp dwelling', leading to which is a white pebbled path, is a feature. Standing to one side, is a full sized figure of a lady dressed in spring cos- tume. The arrangement as a whole is striking, and best of all, Philip Fruend, who arranged it, says it helps to sell gras.s seed. Mothers' day is approaching, but there is as yet no indications of any concerted movement of the trade of this city to feature, or increase its popularity as a floral holiday. There are numerous examples of successful and profitable ef- forts in other communities, where re- turns have been most satisfactory, but this staid old Quaker village is a law unto itself, and only moves when the spirit prompts it. Some day it will — and then look out. Berger Bros, moved, April Ki. into their new store, KV)!) Sansom street, one block west of the Philadelphia Cut Flower Co. and A. M. Campbell, and one block south of the Ludlow, Ranstead and Mole street centers. They have a central location, convenient to the Penn- sylvania and B. & O. railroad stations and express offices. K. Bangor, Me. — According to A. J. Lo- der, 102l> Easter sales showed an in- crease of nearly (10 per cent, with profits in about the same ratio. The plant receipts were below the demand, there never before being a time when it was as difficult to get stock to fill orders. Roses and carnations always were in heavy demand. Camden N. J. — Although the supply of pot lilies, azaleas and spiraeas was below requirements. James M. Thoirs reports a .SO per cent increase in the vol- ume of his Raster trade compared witli tile corresponding period of l!>lf>. with prices also more satisfactory. All pot stock sold especially well and there was a brisk demand for all cut flowers of good quality. The rush of F. T. D. business empliasized the fact that great care should be taken at such busy times, especially in small orders, much time as well as money beine- lost through incor- rect addresses and lack of explicitness. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPUES. Phone Main 1245. 444-446 MUwaokeeSt. F. O. Bor 206 ,Miiwaukee,Wis. VltoMe HoverMM'KeU Pittsburgh, Apr. 21. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, spl., per doz. 7,60 ■• " fey., per doz. 6.00 '* " ex., per doz. 4.00 " " No. 1, per doz, 2.00 Hadley 12.00® 36.00 KlUarney 8.00® 20.00 Maryland 8.00® 29.00 Sunburst 8.00® 20.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 6.00® 16.00 Russell 10.00® 36.00 Columbia 10.00® 26.00 Ophelia 8.00® 20.00 Hilda 6.00® 16.00 Premier 10.00® 30.00 Lily of the Valley 10.00 Easter Lilies 20.00 Carnations 6.00 Cattleyas, each 1.50 Ferna, per 1,000 4.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 4.00 Daisies 2.00® 4.00 Galax, per 1.000 2.00 Plumosus, per bunch .40 Sprengeri, per bunch .50 Smilax, per doz 4.00 Calendulas 2.00® R.no Tulips 4.00® 6.00 Mignonette 6.00 Snapdragons, per doz l.BO® :*.tf> Calla Lilies, per doz 1.600 2.00 Jonquils 4.00® 6.00 Philadelphia, Apr. 21. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 60.00® 76.00 fancv 26 00® 36. On Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 6.00® 40.00 Klllarney 4.00® 10.00 Hadley 10.00® 30.00 Sunburst 8.00® 15.00 Wards 6.00® 10.00 Ophelia 6.00® 16.00 Columbia 10.00® 30.00 Premier 10.00® 30.00 Cattleyas 76® 1.00 Lilac, bunch 1.26® 1.60 Mignonette 4.00® 6.00 Gardenias, doz 26® .40 Carnations 6.00® 8 00 Carnation Laddie 12.00 16.00 Snapdragons, per doz IfinfiD 2-00 Callas 15.00® 20.00 Easter Lilies 16.000 20.00 Violets 60® 1.00 Calendulas 1.60® 4.00 Adlantum 1.00® 1.60 Smilax .S6 Asparapus Strings 76® 1.00 Sweet Peas 1.000 4.00 Lily of the Valley 10.00 Milwaukee, Apr. 21. Per 100 Roses, Kill'n'y, W. Klll'n'y. 6.00® 15.00 Ward 4.00 ra 12.00 Premier 10.00® 35.00 Ophelia 8.00® IS. 00 Columbia 10.00® 35.00 Hoosier Beauty S.OOdi 18.00 Carnations, assortorl 4.nnCT (1.00 Cattleyas, per doz 12.00® 18.00 Callas. per doz. . L'Sorw 3.00 Sweet peas 1.60® 4.00 Lilies, per doz 1.60® 2.60 J^napdragon. per doz 1.00® 2.00 Preesia 4.00® 6.00 Daisies 3.00® 4.00 H. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYTHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St.. PhUadelphla, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing WBY NOT TRY THE McCALLUM CO. For Real Service In noRlSTS' SUPPI lES T We are manufacturers and importers— not merely jobbers. Send for OUT New Catalog and be convinced. The Mccallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writinff MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and SuDDlle* 218 North Fifth St. Send list in for aaotatlons. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Apr. 21. Per 100 Roses. Hadley 3.00® 8.00 Premier 3.00® 26.00 Killarney 2.00® 8.00 White Killarney ... 6.00® 12.60 Hoosier Birauly .... fiOOfW 12.60 Russell 3.00® 26.00 Ward 2.00® 6.00 Sunburst 3.00® 8.00 Fern.-!, per 1000 5.00 Carnation.s 1.60® 4.00 Carnatlon.s. Laddie 12.60® 15.00 Carnatlnnp Specials 7'^'fft 2.00 Sweet Peas 2.00® 10.00 Calendulas 3.00 Callas 10.00® 16.00 Mignonette 8.00 Violets 76® 1.00 Galax, per 1.000 l.BO T.eucothoe. per T.ooo . . 7 re Boxwood, per lb .36 r.llv nf the v»i. « o" Freesla 2.00 Jonquils 2.00® 3.00 762 The American Florist. April 24, New York. STIUKE CAUSES UNSETTI-rai BUYINli. While the strike has not prevented the wholesalers from receiving: their stocks, most of it arriviug by auto trucks, it has indirectly, had a bad ef- fect on the florist business. Thousands of men in other lines of business are worried and annnoyed by the lieup Thousands of commuters are chielly coucerued about how they shall get to and from their business. It will be readily imderstood that so many peo- ple iri an anxious and uncertain state (if mind are not plunging; heavily in flowers. The past week opened fairly well for business, but as it wore on. there was a marked reaction. Heavy supplies of stock kept arriving, till by April 17. there was a condition ap- proaching a glut. In addition to heavy supplies of roses, carnations and cut lilies, the cool weather is keeping up a steady supply of tulips and narcissi. All conditions combined, necessarily caused a heavy drop in prices. Special American Beauty roses went as low as .$-10 per 1«1(). Orchids, which were scarce at Easter, have probably some- what increased in supply, but the real •'iinx" is the falling off in demand. Carnations have gone as low as #'-' to .$4 per 100. As for violets, they seem now to be the particular prey of the street venders. An excellent qualit\ of cut lilies is on the market, but the wholesalers are overstocked with them. In addition, there is a great supply of stocks, snapdragons, yellow daisies and other minor offerings tliat help to swell tlie surplus. April 19. — Heavy supplies of stock are arriving and prices continue low. The weather is fair, with prospects of in- creasing supplies. It is said that the railroad strikers are returning to work, but in any event, it will be some time before traffic gets back to normal con- ditions. NOTES. The w00 for a new horticultural building. Lilies, Sweet Peas, Roses, Carnations, Violets. .In«enh ^^ Fenrir-h 3iand43w.i8thst.,NEw york ««U9«7|fll J»« K Clinic 119 Telephones: 420-421 -422 Watkins. Mention the American Florist when writing FUTTERNAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102 West 28th St., New York. Telephones: Walklns 159 and 9761. Tbe Right People to Deal With. Consignments Solicited mm ■-^^ WHOLESALE X'^ ^^^^^^1 ^^>r-^ Mention the American Florist when writino Pittsburgh, Pa. UAII, .STlilKE .SERIOirSLY FELT. The railroad strike which has caused the shutting down of many mills and factories in this district, thus throwing thousands of men out of work, has also made it impossible to ship in or out of the city by express, and what few shipments have been received have come in by parcel post, and have been delayed anywhere from three to twenty- four hours. The demand has been very light, as the retailers have only bought what they absolutely needed, and con- sequently stock has accumulated and lias had to be sacrificed in order to move it. American Beauties have been off color and of poor quality, while the tea roses have been excellent, especially the better grades, but owing to condi- tions they have not realized any more than the medium grades. Carnations are good property and clean up daily. Sweet peas are in heavy supply with a light demand. Snapdragon receipts are heavier than ever seen in this market before, but it is of such good quality that there is not much trouble moving them. All other stock moves slowly. NOTES. Sam Seligman, McCallum Company's representative, spent several days here last week, getting acquainted with their line. C. W^. Brown, city salesman of the same company, acted as toastmaster at the annual banquet of the local chapter of window trimmers. The Smith Floral Company, of Mc- Keesport. Pa., reports the loss of their delivery car bv fire. M. Columbus, 0. TRADE IJn'ROVES WITH GOOD WEATHER. With somewhat better weather pre- vailing, there has been a rather brisk demand in this city and the central part of the state. Conditions generally are satisfactory, and prospects for the future are considered good in every way. Flowers are now down to every- body's prices, and as a result, the mar- ket is expanded to a point where all of the florists will get the benefits of quan- tity buying. Roses are selling well, and the quality is excellent. There is also ,a good demand for carnations, which are Mention the American Florist when loriting C. Lecakes & Co. Evergreens and Florisfs' Supplies Terns, Galax, laurel, Leucothoe Sprays, and Moss, Our Specialties. 116 W. 28th St., New York Telephone Watkins 2315 No connection with any other concern. Prompt and careful attention to Mail, Tele- graph and Telephone Orders. Mention the American Florist when loriting Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones 0760 Chelsea SPECIALTIES-Cut Orchids, Asparagus Pin- mosus Sprays and Mistletoe and Berries. Our Orchids are grown by Carillo & Co.. of Mam» roneck, N. Y. Joseph A. Millang WHOIiESAIiE FLORIST 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephonei 2046 Watkins of fine quality. Violets are lasting somewhat later than usual. Inside jon- quils are out of the market, but the out- door varieties are now coming in. In plants there is a good call with stocks rather scarce. Greens are plentiful. Snapdragons are arriving in limited quantities and prices are high. J. W. L. 1920. The American Florist. 763 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET »864.]55'r6T^a.Kins. NEW YORK CITY GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 31 and 43 West 18th St., NEW YORK Ttlephon* Ho. 2264 Watklna William Mackie WHOLESAJ^ FLORIST 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telrphonei 750 W'atklns Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST t6S2-3533 W'atklns 133 W, 28th St,, Ncw York AU th« NEW ROSES. CABNATIOMS and Seasonable Flowers. BORACE E. FROMENT WHOIiESAliE COMMISSION All the New and Standard Varletlel ot Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley. Llllel. Ktc 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK TelephoncN! >Vntklns 300 nnd 301 Mention the American Florist when writing .'■UtllllllllllllllllllltllllllMllHlltllllllllllllllllllllllllltllllllllllllllllllllllllinillllllK^ Ijobn young & CO. I I Wholesale Commission Florists | 1 31 and 43 W. 18th St. NEW YORK | i Telephone Watkins 4336 | ^.lliiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiniiiiniiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiininiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiltiliMiiirmi. Mention the American Florist when writing WILLIAM P. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone S335 AVatldiui Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 600 AVatkins CONSIGNMENTS SOMCITED Mention the Amei-ican Florist when writino Telephone: Chelsea 6825 I. Goldstein WHOLESAIjE FliORIST 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Prompt and careful attention to your Interests. Consignments Solicited. J. K. ALLEN VVboleaal« Conunlaslon Dealer Ib CUT FLOWERS 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Hstablished 1887 AU consii^nmcnts receive our special attention. VlioMe Hover MM'KeU New York, Apr. 21. Per 100 Roses, Bi'aul.v. " e.\tra Iloosier MHiiU'V Francis Specials. . and fancy Beauty . . .30.00® 50.00 .20.00® 26.00 . 3.00® 12.00 . 4.\ni(iv 3 8.00® 40.00 Scott Key, Columbia 4.00® 20.00 Prima Donna 4.00® 12.00 Dbli! Wht. Killarney 4.00® 15.00 ...itf .Mllaruey. . . . H.Odi.f 10. no Aaron Ward 4.00® 12.00 Ophelia 3.00® 12.00 .T."'l. Mock 4.00® 16^00 Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 4.00® 20.00 " Premier 4.00® I iiii;ii Brunncr . , . . lo.oocdi Cattleya orchids, special. .. 60.00® Carnations 2.00® Adiantuiii Croweanuni and Hybriduni 1.00® Asp. Plumosus, doz, behs. . , 3.00@ .^niila-v, 'I--/. .strings 1 f^'>'" Lilies, white 6.00® Gardenias, per doz 1.00® Oallas. per doz ^ 1.00® I.llles. Rubrums 6.00® Sweet Peas 50® l^ily ..f rhe Vall.'y .. 1 &'"■"■ Yellow Narcissus, per doz., AOQ Mignonette, per doz ftdm Tulips, per doz 25 @ Flamingo, per doz 50® Darwin Tulips, doz Olant Daffodils, per doz,.. .SO® Snapdragons, per doz 50® lri.>;, Spa"isi». per dui: .".nO'.. Daisies, Yellow 1.00® 25.00 30 uo 76.00 4.00 1.60 6.00 ■J on 10.00 3.00 2.00 2.60 3.00 b."^^''^'^<'^«^^N^«#«#^'^^^'^^'^''^'^^'''^^^^^'^^'<^^^'^«/«^^ Chicago H. N. BRUNS 3040 West Madison St., Chicago Telegraph, Telephone and Mall Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Mention the American Florist when writinti New Orleans, La. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Member of Florists' TeleBnipb I>eliver.v. Mention the American Florist when writing MEWARI, M. J. Philips Bros. 038 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telegrapb Delivery. Mention the American Florist ivhen loritlng FROM NTCW YORK EXCEPT AS ■NOTED. April 23. FROM EALTIMORK. Mississippi. I. M. M. Lines (London). April 84. New York. T M. M. Lines (.Southampton). Arlriatic. I. M. M. Lines (Soutliampton). Micliitran, T. M. M. Lines (London). FRO.M NORFOLK. Western Star, I. M. M. Lines (London). FROM PHIL.«iDELPH?A, Gambo. I. M. M. Lines (.\ntwerp). K. Auguste Victoria. Cunard (Liverpool). Mauretemia. Cunard (Southampton). River .\rax»s. (Cunard (Constantinople). PROM PHILAnBLFHIA, Verbania. Cunard (Bristol). FROM PORTLAND. Casandra. Cunard (Glasgcw). April 2.»> Zuiderdyk. Holland-America April 27. Port Bowen. Cunard-Anchor. West Grama. Green Star Line (Italy), April 28 FROM NEW ORLEANS. Nubian. I. Lines (Liverpool). FROM NORFOLK. Western Star. I. Lines (London). April 29 Vestalia, Cunard-Anchor. (Bristol). Tunisier, Belgian Line. (Havre). April .10 PROM NEW ORLEANS. Garredyk. land-America (Rotterdam). FROM PHILADELPHIA. Wathena. M. Lines (London). Mercian. I. M. M. Lines. (Manchester). Londonier. I. M. M. Lines. (Antwerp). West Gambo. I. M. M. Lines. (Antwerp). FROM BOSTON. West Isleta. I. M. M. Lines. (Antwerp). FROM PHILADELPHIA. West Gambo. I. M. M. Lines. (Antwerp). West Nohno. I. M. M. Lines (Glasgow). l.inpensfjord. Norwegian - America Lino (Norway). (Rotterdam). (London). CHICAGO rAe florist 17 C. MONROE ST. Member of Florists' Telen-aob Dellvorr. Mention the American Florist ivhen writing 3343 W. MA.D190N BT. (cmcAGO Mention the Anif^rican Florist when writing M. M. .•.V.FLOWERS.V/. S22 SO. MICHIGAN BLlTD.. AD(Eloriiim Amci. CHICAGO Hol- I. M. Mention the Anierican Florist xchen icriting FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY OF "Home Grown Flowers" Get i-y touch with J.E.MAnHEWSON,^'iSlS: Mp'*iber of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the Anieni-can Flo7'ist when writing 766 The American Florist, April 24, Best Flowers Best Service Chicago's Leading Florist Railway Exchange Bldg. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. ±LOWkRS Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ais'n Mention the American Florist when writing Wholesale and Retail Florist G.n.rREY 1133 Sf., LINCOLN, NEB. Will fill orders for the West on short notice. Trade discounts. First-class stock. Mention the American Florist when writing Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS PHONXS: 1501 and LISA: 1415 Farnum St. Member of Florists* TeleirraDh Delivary. La Crosse, Wis. Send your orders for flowers for de- livery in this city and vicinity to John A. Salzer Seed Co. Quality and Service Assured. For St. Louis. WIRE Grimm & Gorly Lang Floral 6c Nursery Co. 1214 Main Street, Dallas, Texaa. Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Texas. Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico. No orders too large, none too small. Memlier of Florists* Teloicraph DelUerr. FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB Wholesale and Retail Ilemlier of Florists' TeleKT&ph Cellverr. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florisl 1519 Farnani St., Omalia, Neb. Uomber of Florists' Telenaph Deliverr. SHERIDAN, WYO. SHERIDAN GREENHOUSE CO. Plants and Flowers Citj Index to Retail Florists Pilling Telegraph Orders. Albany. N. Y. — Eyres, 106 State St. Albany, N. T. — Banker's. Boston. Mass. — Thos. F. Galvin. Inc. Boston, Mass. — Penn, The Florist. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Hugo H. Jahn. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel. Brooklyn. N. Y. — James Weir, Inc. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co., 146 S. Wabash. Chicago — Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St. Chicago — Friedman. 522 S. Michigan Blvd. Chicago — C. Frauenfelder. W. Madison St. Chicago — Fleischman. Railway Ecxhg. Bldg. Chicago — A. Lange, 77-79 E. Madison St. Chicago — Mangel. 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist. W, Madison. Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., Buckingham PL Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co. Cincinnati, O. — H. W. Sheppard. Cleveland. O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — The Parks Floral Co. Cleveland. O. — Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland, O.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Fl. Co. Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews. The Florist. Dayton. O. — J. W. Rodgers. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Detroit, Mich — Central Floral Co., Broadway Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth. Minn. — Duluth Flora! Co. El Paso, Tex. — Potter Floral Co. French Rlvieria, France — C. Bngelmann. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith. Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt. Hartford, Conn.— Geo. G. McClunie. Kansas City, Mo. — W. J. Barnes. Kansas City. Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City. Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — John A. Salzer Seed Co. Lincoln, Neb. — C. H. Frey. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey. Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saake. Los Angeles — Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewild Greenhouses. Milwaukee. Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. Montreal. Que.. Can. — The Dominion Fl. Co. Nashville. Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Bergerow's. Newark, N. J. — The Rosery Floral Co. Newark. N. J. — Phillips Bros. Newark, N. J. — Washington Florist. Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson. New Orleans, La. — Metairie Ridge Nur. Co. New Orleans, La. — Chas. Eble. New Orleans, La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New York — The Aphrodite Co. New York — Astoria Florist, 2188 Broadway. New York — A. T. Bunyard, Madison Ave. New York — H. H. Burns. 509 Madison Ave. New York — Dard's 44th and Madison Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Hession. New York — Kottmlller. New York — Malandre Bros. New York — J. G. Papadem Co. New York — A. B. Cazan. New York — Max Schllng. New York — Thos. F. Galvln, Inc. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Paterson. N. J. — Edward Sceery. Philadelphia, Pa. — Charles H. Grakelow. Philadelphia. Pa. — J. J. Harbermehl's Sons. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McCIements. Pittsburgh. Pa. — A. W. Smith Co. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Mrs. E. A. Williams. Rockford. 111. — H. W. Euckbee. Roanoke, Va. — Fallon, Florist. Rochester, N. Y — J. B. Keller Sons. Saffron Walden. Eng. — C. Engelmann. Salt Lake City, Utah — Miller Floral Co. San Francisco — Podcsta & Baldocchi. Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Seattle, Wash. — Rosala Bros. Scboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. Sheridan. W^yo. — Sheridan Greenhouse Co. South Boston. Va. — Geo. W. Norwood. St. Louis. Mo. — F. H. Weber. St. Louis, Mo. — Grimm & Gorly. St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson. Tacoma. Wash. — California Florists. Terre Haute. Ind. — J. G. Helnl & Sons. St. Paul, Minn. Holm & OlsoD 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Citlei and forall points in the Northwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the larcest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire ot phone. W, are alive night and day. Mention the American Florist when writing SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Memhers of Florists Telegraph Weliveiy, Mention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trad* discount. 229 WEST THIRD STREET Mention the Ameiican Florist when trritinfj Kansas City, Mo. •^A^^f7\ Kansas and Western nC^.f/M^ieA Missoori. ^'^.-^^r^:T\P Up-to-date Service. ^-^JI-llliM"-'^ F. T. D. Est. 1890. Mention the Aineriian Florist irhen uritiiia Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic order*. Mention the American Florist when writing WICHITA, Kansas ^'tdtki;:.!^' W. H. GULP & COMPANY Quality Flowers Personal Service Members P.T. D. A Mention the American Florist when writino Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Washington, D. C. — Blacklstone, Inc. Washington, D. C. — Geo. H. Cooke. Washington, D. C. — Louise Flower Shop. ■Washington, D. C. — Gude Bros. W^ashlngton. D. C. — Geo. C. Shaffer. Wichita, Kan. — W. H. Culp & Co. WIIkes-Barre, Pa. — A. W. B. Bvans. Worcester, Mass. — Llttlefleld, Florist. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Show. Tonkera, N. T. — New York Floral Co. 1920. The American Florist. 767 DESIGNS OR CUT FIOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by tlie flrnis below, the liCading Retailers in the cities indicuted, on Wuo, i'hone or Mail Orders. rnnniiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiii New York uiiiiiiiii r ujiiiiiiiiiiriiii iimmiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiii iinuumiumiuiiiiiiiiuuuiijiiiiiiuuiiiiimiuuiiiuuuiuiiuuiniiiiii iiiiiiiiMiiuiMiiiiiii " iiiiniiiin iii^ Leading Florist | 341 Madison Ave. | Member ^B ^V ^^^^^ ^1^^^ ^1 ^K W^ ^^P Guaranteed Satisfaction Florists' Telegraph Delivery. WLl^^ ^^^^^ ^A ^M ^^^^ ^^M^^ Nearly 50 Years. Let Us Fill Your Steamer Orders. Regular European Sailings Now Established. | mill II UIIIIIIIII iiiiiiiii mill 1 mill mil iiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiii iiuiiimiiii iin uiiiiiiiiumiiiiuiiim«iliiiiiiii" iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiu "i"" iiiiiiiui " Mention the American Florist when writina DARDS BINYARD, NEW YORK, 413 Madison Ave. Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. Summer Season. Mention the American Florist when writing Hession Madison Ave. and 76 St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers BEST IN THE MARKET AT REASONABLE PRICES Plant Specialists , ™sri'„ Member of Florists' TeleBraoh Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing tSTABLlSHED 1847 F. T. D. THE NAME PROTECTS YOU Steamers are Again Sailing on Schedule Deliveries made on board BOSTON 1 PARK STREET 799 BOYLSTON STREET NEW YORK 561 FIFTH AVENUE BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOITMILIER 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK Astoria Horist NEW YORK CITY rn oo 13_iu:iiBtiiiiiBiviiiBiwiLs Mention the American Florist when xcritinp Washington, D. C. BUCKISTONE,i'>c. 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service Mention the American Florist when writing DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Rlverdale. Members of Florists' Tele»rravb Dellverr* 8end Telerraph. Telephone or .IfaU Orders for florist service in this vidnitf to The Dominion Floral Go. 484 St. Oatherlnea St., Weat Montreal, Que., Canada Kvtry order receives promot end Oitreful attention. Mention the American Florist when writinp San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 2^-226 Grand Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist. Only Uie Best 8 and 10 West Adelaide Stx«et Dunlop's We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Rockf ord, lU. H. W. BUCKBEE. LITTLHFIELD, Florisl WORCESTER, MASS. Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Helnl.) »S6 Superior St.. Toledo, O. Both Phones, 637. Special attention to mall and telegraph orders. Momber of Florists* TeleRTEDh DellTerr* Mention the American Florist when writing iionniniinniiniiiniiiniiiNiiiiniiiiiiniiniiiiiiinnininniifflinii Cincinnati, O. HARDESn & CO. 150 last Fourth Street THE BEST THAT GROWS. = ^ EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM^ Mention the American Florist when writing CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 RACE STREET Succeisor to the HILL FLORAL CO Good Stock and Good Service. Mention the American Florist when loriflnc Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers In the Cltr. Mentioyi the American Florist when ivritina THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLE? EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Tele^aph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing J. W. BODGERS Elks' Bnlldlne. Davf All O 4 South Jefferson Street. ••-'"J IW", V/. Telegraph orders for Dayton will recelv. our Immediate and careful attention. Mention the American Florist ichen writing Wilkes-Barre penn'iytvinta towm uTMail- St. A. W.B.EVANS Mention the American Florist when writing 1920. The American Florist. 769 Los Angeles, Calif. /^ww^ I O. C. SAAKE FLORIST We Solicli Telegraph Orders. Kcgular Trade Discount. LWe 2 15 W. FOURTH STREET Itmtion the American Flori3t when writino Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully ISxecnted Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wlioleanle and Retail Member of Florists' TeleitiaBh DellTwr. Mention the American Florist when writina Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS '\ Mall and TeU-praph ordersoarefully filled. 138-140 Fourth St., East Uention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. The Park Floral Co. (.LOUIS. f. P. NEWAN. Stmtut. Mention the American Florist when writina Milwaukee, Wis. J. M. Fox &, Son, Inc. . . . 437-39-41 Milwaukee St ^""""l/ Members Florists' Telegraph ^^^^^^ Delivery Association. Mention the American Florist when writina Kansas City, Mo. FL ORIS T Established over I* r'ars. 1123 Grand Avenae. Kansas City, Mo. Samvel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenue Hember of Florists' Telep'sph Delivery. El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Florists' TeleBraph Delivery, Orders will be care- tolly cared for br Michigan. HENRY SMITH Wholeaal* and Ratal! Florlata. Qrand Baptda CHICAGO DETROIT Ceiitra.1 Floral Co. 3rB^o«^dw'.'y, Detroit n«il Minrlc* In both citia* and adjolnlni wrrlioir. M«mbar of FlorbU* Telesriph Dellverr- ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. Seattle-Rosaia Bros. Finest floral studio In Northwest. Member F.T. D. EDWARD Passaic, N. J. F. T. SCEERY D. Paterson, N. J. Cleveland, 0. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FliORISTS ^^''I^r&t^- CLEVELAND Mention the American Florist when writino LOUISVILLE, K¥. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S IiARGBST FLOIA^R STORB. Mention the American Florist when writina WASHINGTON D. C. CUDE BROS.Ca FLORIST* • 114 r STNVrt WASMiM0TONi>& Gudes* Hembers of Florists' Telegraph D'eliveiy. Mention the American Florist when writina Quality q,^^ and ^^ ^^ pROMPTNeSS if en(ion the American Florist when writino Salt Lake City Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 260,000 Sqnare Veet of Modern Glaaa. First-class stock and service. Usual discount. We reach the whole of Utah and to Central part of Nevada and Idaho. Jlembert of Florists' Telenaph Sellverr. Mention the American Florist when writino Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNA & SONS will flU your or- ders tor Designs and Cut Flowers In Mloh- Igan. LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Kwnber of Florists' Telegraph Sell*«y. hMof Newark, N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St Everything in Flo'wers Prompl Defireriea lo iaj Iowd or at, williiD 150 milu of Newark. Telephone Market 494 "WE NEVER SLEEP" GREENHOUSES MBIIipllISp Ifilllli 89 South Main St. "Dp-to-tbe-Mlnute" Servlc. and Bxwntloa. Every Flower in Season St. Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER N. E. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sts. Flowers delivered in City and State on Short Notice. Hember of Flori.t.' Telegraph CUtot. Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. D. Grakelow Broad St, at Cnmberlafld Member of Flori.t.' Telegraph Sdlvur. Flowers EeliTered inrwueii, PHom, 1952 BeiUoil HUGO H. JAHN PIX)RI8T 710 Nostrand Avenue Cor. Prospect Place. BBOOBLLTN, N. T. Brooklyn Repreaeneative of National Floral Corporation. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL^S 770 The American Florist. April 24, American Seed Trade Association. E. C. Dungan, Philadelphia, Pa., Presi- dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleve- land, O., Secretary-Treasurer. The thirty-eighth annual meeting will be held at Milwaukee, Wis., June 23-24, 1920. Catalogue paper prices continue to advance. THE price of bags at Chicago, April, 21, was $64. WiNTEB wheat is quite badly winter killed in northern Illinois. Special offers of vegetable seeds are showing a tendency to run lower with each successive offering. The Southern Seedsmen's Associa- tion win hold its annual meeting in Jaclisonville, Fla., June 7-9. Kansas City, Mo.— The Rudy Patrick Seed Co. is carrying certain stocks in Chicago for quick shipment. The seed trade is waiting and hoping to hear that the final knockout has been given congressional free seed distribu- tion. A. Schravendeel, representing Segers Brothers, Ltd., Lisse, Holland, will sail for home on the S. S. Mauretania, April 24. Ameeicajj orders for Dutch bulbs are reduced this season, approximately to the extent of the increase in price, which is about 20 per cent. Geohge Hoyt Allen, of Clinton, N. Y. is selling- 66 of Allen's Egyptian lima beans for $1, said to make three beaJis grow where one grew before. Visited Chicago: a. M. Van Der Schoot, representing R. A. Van Der School, Hillegom, Holland, who expects to sail for home the middle of next month. SBcaBTABY Wilson lias suspended im- migration laws so as to admit laborers from Mexico and Canada to cultivate an^ harvest sugar beet crops in west- ern states. BOABD or Trade — -Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade, April 21, were as follows : Timothy, $9.00 to $12.00 per lOO pounds. Red clover, $35.OO-$4tJ.0O. The Wing Seed Co., of Mechanics- burg, O., has filed papers with the sec- retary of state, increasing its capital from $200,000 to $300,000. The concern will enlarge its facilities. Gband Rapids, Mich. — A. J. Brown, of the Alfi-ed J. Brown Seed Co., lel't for California, April 17, Mrs. Brown ac- companying him. Mr. Brown says the peas out there are in bloom. AccoEDiNO to a Holland letter of April 1, the Dutch bulb crop is early, and the weather so far has been fine. Financial conditions in Europe are not favorable to heavy demand. An Ohio farm crops professor re- cently purchased a quart of grass seed at a novelty store, operated by a large corporation having a chain of stores within the state. The contents of the package, weighing 11 ounces, consisted almost entirely of chaff and weed seeds. A small quantity of timothy was found, but scarcely a trace of bluegrass. Muscatine Ia. — The J. E. Hoopes Co. has so far escaped the floods here, with only a little water on low places, sav- ing their buildings and extensive hot beds. Many others, however, on both sides of the river, have suffered great loss. Cincinnati, O. — The latest reports from H. B. McCullough, of the J. M. McCullough's Sons Co., now in Cali- fornia, are to the effect that his health is improving as rapidly as can be ex- pected. Mr. McCullough is planning to return in June. L. W. Wheelee, of the Pieters- Wheeler Seed Co., Gilroy, Calif., says the seed growers are still enjoying rains and that the annual crops are improv- ing. Onion is showing some mildew, and the beet crop is very bad, much of it being plowed up. The regular semi-annual meeting of the Western Canners' Association was held at the Hotel Sherman, Chicago, April 15-16, with a fair attendance. The out-of-town seedsmen were con- spicuous by their absence, but local houses were well represented. The Berlin Tageblatt says that a number of American financial concerns which had offered to provide credits to help in the recovery of German trade have withdrawn their offers as a re- sult of the recent Kapp coup. For the same reason, it says, negotiations which had been nearly completed for ship- ments of large quantities of potash to America have been indefinitely post- poned. Toledo, O. — Clover seed displayed added weakness, with opening figures April 19 ranging from 10 cents to $1 under final quotations of April 17, and a drop of $3.50 during the previous seven days. Cash was offered at $26, April $2G, October $23.10. and Decem- ber $22.35. Timothy held steady with cash, 1919, at $5.30. April $5.30, May $5.30. September $5.70, October $5.65, and December $5.70. Miss W. E. Low, daughter of the principal of Stuart Low & Co., London, Eng., is calling on the American trade this season, taking the place of the veteran, Harry A. Barnard, so well and favorably known to many of our read- ers. Mr. Barnard's advancing years compel him to take care of his health. Miss Low is probably the pioneer la3y commercial traveler, visiting this coun- try from Europe, in horticultural lines. Pieters-Wheeier Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondence Solicited. The Best Color Chart PRICE $1.00 POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago Canary Islands Onion Seed. The exportation of onion seed from the Canary Islands to the United States during 1920 will probably be much less than usual, according to a report of the American consul at Ten- eriffe, dated February 25. The greater part of each year's pro- duction is contracted for in advance with American seedsmen. The crop is planted in November and harvested in June, July and August. According to exporting interests, plantings last fall were smaller by 50 per cent than the year before, and the crop will consequently be the smallest in many years. This condition was the result of two causes : First, the Ameri- can market was well supplied with seed in 1019, and seedsmen postponed sending their contracts; second, onions for planting were 300 per cent higher in price than usual, which made the prospective profits from an onion seed crop an extremely speculative proposi- tion. Exports to the United States during the past two years were 94,045 pounds in 1918, and 69,592 pounds in 1919. Chicago Seed Trade. The seed stores all report brisk coun- ter trade the past week, notwithstand- ing the very unfavorable weather. There is much complaint of delayed shipments and the losses of business and goods from this cause have been heavy. As we go to press, both the ex- press and freight service is much im- proved. A. Setterberg, of the Everette R. Peacock Co., has been elected director of the new Cook County Stete bank. Carl Cropp, of Vaughan's Seed Store, says the flower seed demand continues well ahead of last year's. A. Henderson, of A. Henderson & Co.. who has been on the sick list, is better this week. Red Top and Timothy Reward. Charles Dickinson, vice-president of the Albert Dickinson Co., Chicago, has offered a reward of $25,000 for proof and conviction before the federal trade commission, of those interested in the understanding and combine tion con- cerning red top seed and timothy see* against the public, this to be completed before June 19, 1920, so that the matter may be placed before the seedsmen's association at Milwaukee the followinir week. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Braslan Grower for the Wholosnle Tr.ide Ouly. Onion, Lettuce. Carrot, Parsnip, Parsley, Celert. Endive. Salsify. Named and Mixed GRANDirLORA AND SPENCER SWEET PeAS AND SUNFLOWEB. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company 1920. The American Florist. in We are headquarter! for the BEST OF EVERYTHING in VEGETABLE SEEDS with our Stock Seed Farms at Orass Lake, Mich., and our grrowlng stations In every part of the United States where ■eedfl are grown successfully, all In charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN and VEGETABLE SEEDS oi all kinds in quantity and of highest qnality. (y* Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for future delivery. '^PQ JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., CAMBRIDGE, N. Y. Mention the American FJorist when writing Lilyof the Valley Pips Delphinium Newport Rose Dracaena Indivisa Salvia Zurich Smilax Seeds Grass Seed Mixtures of all kinds. SiMiil for I ilMloi^ue. J.M.THORBURN&CO. S3 Barclay Street, thru to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist when writing JAMES VICK'S SONS Groirera of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Gel the benefit of our 69 years' experience. All Seasonable Varieties. Our Blocks are very complete. ROCHESTEIR, N. Y. The Flower City Mention the American Florist when writing Onion Sets. Ralph B. Howe, of the W. W. Bar- nard Co., Chicago, says recent railroad information is to the effect that the ship- pers of onion sets have been success- ful in havin? set aside the motion to charge a higher rate for less than car- lot shipments. The movement of sets in the Chicago district continues difficult, owing to the slow improvement of transportation facilities. Prices are about the same as last week. $3.00 to $3.25. Grass and Clover Seed Prices. The following were the wholesale prices in dollars per 100 pounds on tim- othy, Kentucky blue grass, red top and red clover, at principal points of dis- tribution, April 10. 1920, as given by the Government Market Reporter of April 17. 1920: Ky. Tlmo- Blue Red Red ., thy Grass Top Clover ge^. 'S'ork $13.60 J28.00 $17.B0 $55.00 Baltimore 13.25 28.00 18.00 67.00 Richmond 14.00 29.25 19.60 68.50 S^f^lo 13.25 28.00 19.50 66.00 yo'eiJo,,. 12.75 31.00 19.00 49.15 Louisville 13.50 28.60 19.00 B7.00 Chicago 13.00 28.00 16.60 61.60 Minneapolis .. 12.76 28.00 20.00 64.00 St. Louis 13.00 30.00 19.00 63.00 Kansas City .. 13.00 31.00 19.00 66.00 g^l^r 13.00 29.00 20.00 Salt Lake City 14.00 32.00 21.00 69.00 »«^ttle 18.00 36.00 26.00 60.00 ..yS™^® f" 'he United States aame date I'^S $11.40 $24.76 $14.60 $47.00 SEND POR 1920 Florists' and Market Gardeners' Catalog NOW READY TO MAIL EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO. 4013 Milwaukee Ave., (Near Irvlng park Blvd.) CHICAGO Bolgiano's "Big Crop" Seeds "Tested and Trusted" Over a Century. special price list to Florists and Market Gardeners. Write for a copy at once — it will save vou money. J. BOLGIANO & SON, ealtimore, Md. Western Seed &. Irrigation Go. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES: Cucumber, Mushmelon and Watermelon, Pumpkin, Summer and Winter Squash, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. Write for Special Contract and Spot Prices. Office .ind Warehouse, Growing Station, FRE MONT, NEB. ROCKY FORD, COLO. SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm. Send your inqnlrles to The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago GET QUOTATIONS FROM LANDRETH Seeds which Succeed Bloomsdale Farm BRISTOL, PA. Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandl- floras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LEMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers ^ LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNLl Mention the American Florist when writing Yokohama Nursery Co. LTD. Woolworth Building, NEW YORK CITY IMPORTSniS Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds Mention the American Florist when wriHna GEORGE R. PEDRICE & SON PBa>IUaKTOWN, N. J. Pepper, EfT^ir Plant, Tomato. Okrt. Asparasni. Rhubarb, Celery. Spinach. Beet, Colon, Beana, Cabbage, Canllflower, Sweet Com and Vine B«eda. Correspondence Solicited. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS Mention the American Florist when writing 772 The American Florist. April 24, BULBS LILIUM GIGANTEUM, also HARDIES, ship- ped now or lat«r from cold storage rrora New York, Denver, Chicago and London (Canada). For immediate shipment. Per 100(1 COCOS WSDDELLIANA seeds »8.ro ARECA LUTESCENS se.-ds 4 75 ASPARAGUS PLUM. NANUS seeds .... 2.50 (.Special prices for large quantities.) BAMBOO STAKES, Natural and Green in all sizes. Write for prices, stating your requirements. McHUTCHISON & CO., 95 Chambers St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Fj, SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send yoar Inqnlriea to HURST & SON ISa Honndsdltch LONDON, - - ENGIiAND The Premier British WholeMle and E^cportlng Seed House. 75 TEARS UNRIVAUKD REPUTATION Mention the American Florist when writing Waldo Rohnert GIUROT, OAL.. WHOLiESAIiE SEED GROWER Specialties: Beet, Carrot, Endive, Lettuce. Onion and RadlslL, Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED < Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing An experence of half a century In produclner high grade GARDEN SEEDS at your disposal. Contract growers for the lobbing trade of a full line. Mall us your list for both SPOT and PUTORK requirements. S. D. WOODRUFF fi SONS Omnse, Conn., and Nevr York Cltr Jf ention the American Florist when writing THEa.HER8EflTG0YSEEDC0. VAIiLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber, Muekmelon. Squash and Pumptcln, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn. Mention the American Florist when writing Nichell's Primula Seed PROniLA CHINENSIS % tr. Tr. pkt. pkt. Michell's Prize Mixture. An even blending of all colors $0.60 *1.00 Alba Mngniflca. White 60 1.00 Chiswick Red. Bright red 60 1.00 Uuchrss. White with zone of rosy carmine, yellow eye 60 1.00 Holborn Blue 60 1.0« Kernieftinu Splendens. Crimson 60 1.00 Rosy Morn. Pink 60 1.00 PRIMULA OBCONICA GIGANTEA A great improvement over the old type; flowers much larger Tr. pkt. liilacina, pale lilac $0.50 Kemiesina, deep crim- son .50 Tr. pkt. Rosea, pink $0.60 Alba, white ,60 Hybrida Mixed. 80 Also all other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. Send for UTiolesale Catalog. 518 Market Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. HENRY F. MICHELL CO., Mention the American Florist when writing --■iiuuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuuuuuiuiuuiiuiuuiiuiiuiiuiiiiuiiuiuiuiiiuiiumiiiiiiuiiui luiuiiiiuiuimuuuiuuiuuuuuuuuutiuiuiuiui THE HOUSE OF KELWAY Has a Reputation of 70 Years Behind It as a Guarantee For three generations we have been growers and selectors of pedlsree | stocks of i BRITISH SEEDS Get our prices for booking forward orders (delivery after 1920 IiarTe«t)t = not tomorrow, but NOW. = Specialties: Garden Seeds and Farm Root Seeds | KELWAY & SON, Wholesale Seed Growers, Langport, England viiiiuiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHmiiimmiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiinniiiiiiiinmiMiiiiiiiiuiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiimumiiiiiuiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiu^ Mention the American Florist when writing m- c^ MS eii^ ^ ©ot. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST SAN FRANCISCO """" """'n'.-cILT"''""' CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, France Specialties: Beets, Mangoee, Carrotfl. Cab- bages, Celeries. Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Qrowlner Crops Qlven Peraonal Attention. RODTZABN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. SwMt Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. TVlioIesale GroTrera of fnll lUt ot FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Seed Packets FLOWER SBBD SIZES TO CATALOG ENVELOPES — RETURN ENVELOPES Brown Bag Filling Machine Co. FITCHBURG. MASS., U. S. A. 1920. The American Florist. nz With Sound Center Shoots TUBEROSES Well Cured. Free from Rot CALADIUM. CALADIUMS sizes 100 1000 5 to 7 In. clrcum $6.50 $60.00 7 to 9 In. circum. .... 7.50 70.00 9 to 1 1 In. circum 12.00 115.00 11 to 1 2 In. clrcam. (scarce).... 25.00 TUBEROSES Dwarf Excelsior 100 1000 Pearl, 2nd size, 3-4 Inch. $3.25 $27.50 Dwart Excelsior Pearl, 1st size. 4-6 Inch 4.50 40.00 Variegated Leaved single 4.00 35.00 Albino, early single white ... 4.00 35.00 Armstrong's Ever Blooming. 4.00 35.00 Mexican 3.00 25.00 GLADIOLUS We arc large growers, and In addlticn to the following can offer many other named kinds. Write us. Prlmullnus Sunbeam, Periooo First $60.00 Per 1000 AMERICA, First size...$i7.00 AMERICA, Medium size 24.00 Mrs. Francis King, 1st.. 25.00 Mrs. Francis King, Medium 22.00 Chicago Whlte.Medium 30.00 Halley, First size 35.00 Peace, First size 45.00 Mrs. Franit Pendleton, First 47.00 Schwaben, Medium size 55.00 War, First size 60.00 Baron Hulot, First size. 60.00 Chicago Red, First size. 50.00 White and Light, Mixed, Firsts 22.00 Standard Mixed, First.. 20.00 Standard Mixed, Medium 16.00 Rainbow Mixed 35.00 Write for special prices on planting stock In black bulb- lets and first two sizes of white bulblets, etc. TUBEROSE. NAS We Offer Both Bulbs and Started Plants Dormant Roots 100 1000 3 -In.Pot Plants Chas. Henderson, Crimson. 4 ft. David Ha rum. Scarlet, 3!^ ft.. Florence Vaughan.Yellow, 5 ft. $4.00 GU8tavGorapper,Vellow.3Hft. 5.00 Hungaria. bestPink,3H ft 7.50 - - ■ " ... g g^j 4.00 4.00 King Humbert, Scarlnt 4 ft (3.000 for $125.00.) Louisiana, Scarlet. 6 ft Mad. Crozy, \'ermilion,3H ft. Orange Bedder, orange color, 4 It Yellow Humbert, Deep rich Yellow. 4 ft Souv. Ant. Crozy, Crimson, 4 ft. Venus, Rosy Pink, 4 ft 4.00 WIntzer's Colossal, Bright Rcarlet.Sft 4.00 Wyoming, Orange, 7 ft 4.00 $35.00 40.00 70.00 50.00 35.00 35.00 Doz. $0.80 1.00 .85 1.00 1.50 1.25 .85 6.00 50.00 1.25 125 1.00 .85 35.00 35.00 35.00 1.25 .85 100 $6.00 7.00 6.00 7.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 700 6.00 8.00 600 Write for Our "Spring Book for Florists. CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE new york Rooted Cuttings AITERNANTHEKA, red and yellow, per 1.000 $ «.00 CALENDULA. Orange King, 2-ln.. per 100 2. BO fERCSALEM CKERBY, CLEVELAND. tine seedlings, per 100 1.00 CtTPHE.4, ABeratum, Guernsey and Blue Star, per 100 90 DAISIES, Mrs. Sanders. Boston Yel- low, 2-ln 04 Single White. 2-ln 03 DAISY. R. C, Single White, Boston yellow, per 100 1.60 SANDERS. R. C, per 100 1.60 DU8TT MILLER. Gymnocarpa, 2-ln.. per 100 8.00 DUSTY UnLLER, seeflllngs. per 100.. 1.00 FEVERFEW, R. C, per 100 1.60 FEVERFEW, 2-ln., per 100 3.00 FUCHSIAS. R. C. 6 kinds, per 100.. 1.60 GENISTA 1.60 GERMAN IVT. R. C. per 100 1.60 PETUNIA, Dbl., R. C, per 100 1.60 ROSY MORN, 2-in.. per 100 3.00 SALVIA, 2-in., per 100 8.00 VINCA VAR., 2-in., per 100 4.00 Cash. BYER BROS., CHAMBERSBURG. PA. Idention the American Florist when wnting ;f:Siifii»9S9Si»SSS9!fSS9!fSS9!fSifS99SSS9S9SSifSS9Sif!»!tif^^ BULBS HOLLAND BULBS R. A. VANDERSCHOOT Wholesale Bulb Grower HILLEGOM, HOLLAND Our Products Will Win Patrons for You BULBS 299 Broadway NEW YORK BULBS 65«««S««««««*«SS««««S«S««««5W«SJ«5!»55^^ Hogewoning & Sons, Inc. Wholesale Bulb Growers and Importers 32 Broadway, New York 774 The American Florist. April 24, Vegetable Growers' Association of America. E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula, O., President; Louis P. Miller. Toledo, O., Vice-President; S. W. Severance, Ijoui^ville, K v., Secretary; H. J. Cheney, Grand Rapids Mich., Treas. Next annual convention September 1920. THE members of dandelion clubs are busy these days pulling: up dandelion to pull dovcn the cost of living. GOVEENOE COOLIDGE. of Massachusetts, says he is very doubtful about the vfis- dom of the daylig-ht saving- bill, and considers its enactment would impose a real hardship on the farmers of the state. The freight embargo on various rail- way lines in New Jersey, due to strike conditions, has held up many shipments of seed potatoes from outside points to farmers in the state, and will conse- quently affect the summer crop. -Ajf Easton, Md., dispatch says many tomato canneries will probably remain closed this season, and some of the packers are offering their plants for sale, due to the unsettled condition of the canned tomato market. Some have had to sell stocks at a heavy loss. THE head of the department of agri- culture of Columbia University esti- mates there will be a reduction of one- third of a million acres of cultivated land this year owing to scarcity of help Seventeen per cent of farm hands on 3.775 representative New York farms left their work in the year ending Feb- ruary 1. The Minnesota crop bureau estimates the supply of farm labor is 10 per cent less than normal. New York and In- diana both have a shortage of 17 per cent. For the whole United States the average is^l2.7 per cent less than in 1918 and 27.6 per cent less than in pre- war times. ■Wages are about U per cent higher than a year ago. PEmcirroN, Ind. — W. J. Ritterskamp, for many years engaged in the nursery business here, has leased 100 acres of la-nd in Knox county, on which he will this year grow plants for canning f.-io- tories in southern Indiana and Illinois. His deci-sion followed the request of can- ners in this section, as farmers are late in planting this season. — W. B. C. Secretary Meredith, of tlie depart- ment of agriculture, farmers, and busi- ness men, in recent conferences, have expressed themselves in favor of amend- ing immigration laws to admit law-abid- ing persons and help the workers from other countries to relieve the labor situation of various industries and on the farms, 5,000.000 such workers being now needed here. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, April 21. — Cucumbers, 2- dozen box. $4.00 to $4.75; celerv. Flori- da, crate $4.00 to $4.75: leaf lettuce, per tomato box, 271/2 to 30 cents; rad- ishes, per dozen bunches, $1.00 to $1.10; tomatoes, per crate, six baskets, $5.00 to $7.50. New York, April 19. — Celerv, per crate, ,$3.00 to $9.00: cucumbers, per dozen, $1.00 to $2.00; mushrooms, 75 cents to $2.00 per three-pound basket; tomatoes, per pound. 25 to 50 cents; lettuce, per strap, $3.00 to $9.00; rad- iates, per 100 bunches, $4.00 to $8.00. Potato Profiteers Indicted. Detroit, Mich., April 17. — Two butch- ers and two potato merchants were in- dicted today by the federal grand jury on charges of profiteering in foodstuffs during the railroad strikes, .\gents of the department of justice are investigat- ing many other cases and more indict- ments are expected. New York. April 20. — The federal grand jury today returned two indict- ments on testimony of the government's "flying squadron" of profiteer hunters. One was against Eugene A. Sullivan, known as a "potato king." The other named William H. Fleming and Henry Schulte of the New York & New Jersey Produce Company, also accused of profi- teering in potatoes. Strawberries Under Snowbank. Nuci.A, Colo.. April 1.3. — Full-grown strawberries under a snowbank is the Paradox valley record claimed by Geo. Sly, of this town, who reports finding luscious berries as well as many blos- soms on his ever-bearing strawberry plants under a drift of snow on his farm. GERANIUMS. «Tu%ngs ^Vith tiie deliveries of .Vpril 26th, summer prices will go into efTect. Per lOOO S. A. Nutt and Buchner 117.50 Poltevine and Ricard 25.00 Nutt, Poltevine and Ricard, ordered in equal quantities at $20.00 per ICOO each. Parcel post at cost. Pot Smilax, at $3.00 per 100. ALBERT M. HERR, uncaster. pa. TUBEROSE BULBS FOR SALE. Size, 4 to 6 in. around, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. F. O B. Teacheys, N. C. Cash with order. R. L. TE ACHEY, Teactieys, N.C. Van Meeuwen & Tegelaar Wholesale Dutch Bulb Growers 1133 Broadway, NEW YORK Nurseries at Lisse, Holland Drevon=Tegelaar & Co. WBOLESALX FRENCH BULB GROWERS 1 133 Broadway, NEW YORK Nurseries at OlUoules. France EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of Hieh-Grade Seed. TOMATO. Pepper. Eggplant. Sauash. Pump- kin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract, CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Com, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Milfnrri Rnnn Montana, Idaho, Washington. millUIU|UU"ll Mention the American Florist when writing THB J.G.ROBINSONSEEDCO, WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY FORD. COLORADO. Contract Growers of Cucumbers, Canta- loupe, Watermelon. Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Suear. Flint and Field Seed Corn. Mention the American Florist when writing It, HOLLAND BULBS for next season BUY THE BEST. Order from Segers Brothers, "d.. WHOLESALE BULB GROWERS Lisse, Holland 1920. The American Florist. Tlh Sow Some of These "Everlastings" Money Makers Trade pkt. Acrocllnlum Rosenm. Pink (Everlasting) $0.10 Album. \Miit.> 10 Koseum Fl. PI. Double pink 10 Album Fl. PI. Double white. Aminobium Alatum GrandUlora — Briza Maxima. Onuiracnlal Grass. ^ : I// HELICHRYSUM IStraw Flower.) .10 .10 .10 Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena.) Mixed 05 Globosa. Ked (ir White, each 05 tJnince 50 Hellchrysum Monstrosom Fl. Fl. Double mixed 10 , I .Silver liall Goldea liall Salmon Queen Fireball Rose Carmine Violet Queeu Crimson Each of the above 10 Vanghan's Special Mixture 10 Statice Slnuata. Blue, flne cut flower lb., $4.40 .10 Sinuata. white lb.. 3.00 .10 Bonduelli. Golden yellow lb., 3.00 .10 Suworowii, Kussian. Flowers bright rose color.. 25 Rhodantlie. Mixed 10 Manglesi. Rose Maculata. .* Iba Kosea Heranthemum. Double mixed .10 10 10 10 Oz. $0.30 .30 .60 .60 .40 .20 .25 .40 .60 .70 .40 .30 .30 1.40 .60 .60 .60 .60 .60 CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE NEW YORK giiiiuiiiuininiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiuiii| f Robert Craij^ Co... | ^/^ PALMS I and Novelties in decorative Plants. g Market and 49tb Sis., Philadelphia, Pa. | 5iiini iimnminininiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiii""iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiilllii Mention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS F. Dorner & Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. If you are Interested in POINSETTIAS and four and five Inch BOSTON FERNS for immediate delivery, write GEO. A. KUHL, ^"^KPlT" A. F. LONGREN 4249 W. Monroe Street CHICAGO, ILLINOIS WM. K. HARRIS 55th St. and Springfield Ave., WEST PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wlioiesale Grower of Blooming and Decorative Plant. Special Stock Selections Per 100 Abutilon, Daydawn, pink $ 6.00 Begonia Chatelaine 8.00 Begonia, Mrs. Patton, deep pink 10.00 Bougalnvillea, Glabra Sanderiana, 2}4 in., $7.50 per 100; 3 in 26.00 Dahlias, good assortment 12.00 Dracaena Indivisa, heavy, 23^ in. ready for 3 in 7.00 Ferns, Fern dish sorts, bushy. 6.00 Ferns, Nephrolepis Verona, 2% in 7.00 Fuchsia, Mrs. K. G. Hill, best double white 6.00 Gladioli, Niagara, best yellow $6.00 per 100: $45.00 per 1000 Pelargonium, Mrs. Loyal (Pansy Geranium) 10.00 Petunia, Giant Ruffled 6.00 Petunia, Rosy Morn 6.00 Petunia, Giant Double, assorted 6.00 Hardy Pinks, Her Majesty, Gertrude, Essex Witch and Laura Wilmer, -J in., at $7.00 per lUO; 66. Ou per 1000 Salvia, America, the best one of all, true from cuttings 6.00 The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio j&\uiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiii{^ % I BURPEE'S SEEDS! I Philadelphia | = Wholesale Price List for Florists = M and Market t^ardeners. = •'^'»iiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin# CHAS. H. TOHY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty Chrysanthemonis THE BEST In Novelties and Standard Kinds. Catalogue on application. Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Mention the American Florist when loritino 776 The American Florist, April 24 f The Nursery Trade Araerlcan Association of Narserymen. J. Edward Moon. Morrisville, Pa., Presi- dent; Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana. Mo., Vice- President; John Watson. 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. W. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. Forty-fifth annual convention will be held at the Congress Hotel. Chicago, June 23-25, 1920. French nurserymen meet in June to fix prices on manetti stocks tor the season. Brighton, N. Y. — Stock valued at be- tween $25,000 and $30,000 at the estab- lishment of A. H. Heberle, was de- stroyed by fire, April 9. The California Almond Growers' Ex- change reports that owing- to the lack of rain and damaging frosts, this year's almond crop will be considerably below normal. Obland, Cai.if. — W. Samuel Clark is establishing a large nursery here to be devoted exclusively to the Kadota fig. Large tracts of land are being planted with this variety in this locality. Atnerlcan Associatlan of Nurserymen. The following communication from the American Railroad Association Commission on Car Service. Washing- ton. D. C, which was issued and dis- tributed, April 17, to all railroad offi- cials, has been called to the attention of all members of the American Asso- ciation of Nurserymen by John Watson, Princeton, N. J., executive secretary of the association : "Complaints in considerable volume are reaching us, and the interstate com- merce commission as well, from nur- serymen in various parts of the coun- try, indicating that there is little uni- formity among the various roads with respect to exempting nursery stock, a highly seasonal and semi-perishable commodity, from embargoes. To es- tablish a uniform practice, it appears to be important at this season, and it is therefore suggested, that whenever general embargoes are placed which exempt food, feed, perishable freight. live .stock and fuel, that such seasonal articles as field and garden seed, seed grrain, and nursery stock, be considered next in order of importance to receive preference in transportation. W. C. KENTALL.Chalrman. Mr. Watson adds : "Since the roads were returned to private ownership and control, March 1, the American Rail- road Association has occupied the only position of central direction. ' and while it acts in an advisory capacity, its sug- gestions have the weight of orders. It will be noticed that the urgency of the situation, gives nursery stock a far more favorable rating in priority than did Circular CS — Ai of the former classi- fication under government control. Also. It gives special emphasis to nursery stock, by making it the sole subject of a general circular. This action was taken as the result of conferences with the secretary of agriculture, the inter- state commerce commission, and at the request of various members of con- gress. "Prompt handling of nursery stock now depends only on the physical ability of the roads to move their freight; our goods are given preferen- tial handling only after such vital neces- elties as food and fuel. Iboliam Prirel, Nataral Habit Ibolium Zm Hardy Privet (L. Ibota X Ovallfolliun) Now sent out for the first time. Inquire for further information. One-year deld-grown plants, $5.00 each. Summer rooted, frame-grown, J3.00 each. Plants in storage for immediate shipment. Introduc>?rs of Box-Barberry, well rooted summpr frame cuttings, 865.00 per 1000. The Elm City Nursery Co., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc. NEW HAVEN, CONN. fbolhiiD Privet, When Trimmed We have on hand the largest stock of BOXWOOD in New England; all shapes. Rhododendrons Parsons' Hardy American Seedlings. 1000 BAY TREES All sizes, pyramidal and standard shapes. MONTROSE NURSERIES Wakefield Center, Mass. (Office and Salesroom) 3 1 Otis St., BOSton, MSSS. N. F. MCCARTHY 6 CO., Props. Spring Plants IN ABUNDANCE 100 1000 2 -in. Aeeratuni, Light or Dark $ g.50 t 28.60 2*4 -in. Calendulas, Orange King S.OO 25.00 2 % -In. Centanreas, Dusty Miller S.OO 25.00 2 -in. Coleus. Red or Yellow S.26 30.00 2V4-in. Fnchsias, 12 good varieties.. S.OO 25.00 4 -In. Fuchsias, 12 good varieties. . . 12.50 120.00 2 -in. Geraninms, Ricard. Poltevlne. Nutt, Buchner. etc. 4.2S 40.00 3^ -in. Geraniums, Above kinds 10.50 100.00 2'A-ln. Helitropes, Light or Dark Blue 4.50 40.00 4 -In. Heliotropes 12.00 110.00 2 ^ In. Larkspurs, Mention the American Florist when tci-itinp SNOW QUEEN CANKA .Aw.irdcd CertiBcateof Merit at S. A. P. A O. H. New Yorl; Convention. And 100 other notable kinds. Always ask for SWASTIKA BRAND CANNAS. xh^PONARD a [=-^ IWEST GROVE "•^W JONES CO. IC " PENN'A. Robert Pyle, Ptes. J* AnI. WioUer.Vice-Pret. Separate Colors . . . 3.00 25.00 2 Vi -In. Marguerites, White or Yellow... 4.00 31.50 4 -In. Marguerites 12.00 110.00 2 Vi -in. Salvias, Scarlet Sages 5.00 45.00 2 % -in. Verbenas, Choicest mixed S.75 25.00 2H-ln. Vinca, Varleagata 5.00 45.00 4 -In. VInca, Varleagata 13.00 125.00 For prices on other stock send for Cata- HilFs Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. Eterneeg SpedaEsb largesl Growen m Anoiea Box 404. DtnmEE, IIX. ALONZO J. BRYAN, Wholesale Florist Washington, New Jersey Mention the American Florist when writini; fAIViyA^ I Im « m IM m Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. Bt M. O. KalM. 843 pagei, lUaatrated. Price t2.00. American Florist Co. 440 8, Dearborn St., C'UIOAGO 2 to 3 Eye Roots Bronze Leaved Variety KING HUMBERT, best of all Canna.-!. Doz. 100 1000 Scarlet, bronze foli- age. i% ft »0.75 $5.00 »4S.OO Special price quoted for quantity. Caladium Esculentum Doz. 100 .i to 7 inch »1.10 » 7.00 7 to 9 inch..^ 1.35 O.OO 9 to 11 inch 2JJ5 15.00 12 Inch and up 5.00 35.00 Orchids If yon want Orchids for any pnrpose what- ever, we solicit yonr Inquiries and orders for same. We do not grow or handle anything else but orchids. Special lists on application. FxAGER & HUHRELXi. Summit, N. J. Metition the American Florist when icritina A> • Standard Sorts, la ■ l^1*Sami1TinQ bPled.Irom2-in.pots. vaci alliums jg^ „(, p„ ,000 ^ Cmilnv E.V tra strong : will makequick strings. GREVII.I.EA ROBUSTA. From 2-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, AmGANY:!.: y Mention the American Florist when wAtina Tuberoses Dwarf Pearl 100 1000 First size. 4 to fi in S4.50 MO.OO A. HENDERSON & CO. 166 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writina 1920. The American Florist. 777 Ready Reference Section 12 CENTS, NET, PER LINE. ALYSSUM. Alyssum, Double Gtant, 2-inch. $2.00 per 100. Elmer Rawlinga, Allegany, N. Y. Alyssum. Double Giant. 2-ln., $2.00 per 100; $1S.00 per 1.000. Byer Bros.. Cham- bersbure. Pa. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus spedlinga. $1.00 per 100. $8.00 per 1000; 2-in., 53.50; 2'.4-in.. S5.00: 3-ln.. $10.00; 4-ln.. $16.00 per 100. All first-class stock. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Ulch. Asparagus Sprengeri Seedlings, $1.00 per 100. Cash please. CHAS. E. COUGILL, Auburn. Ind. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2% •in., 4 eta each. ODOR GREENHOUSES. lola, Kan. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2% -In., tl per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg. P&. ASTERS. Queen of the Market, Rose Pink. Red, Scarlet, Flesh. White. Lavender, Dark Blue, strong transplanted, $12.00 per 1000. Cash please. HILLVIEW GREENHOUSE CO., La Crosse. Wis. Also see our ads under Calendulas, Snapdragons and Chrysan- themums. BEGONIAS. Begonias. Single tuberous rooted, sepa- rate colors: $16.00 per 100. A. Henderson -A Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. BULBS. Dutch Bulbs. Single and double tulips, hyacinths. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement on front cover page of this is- sue. Wm. P. Kastlng Co.. 668-670 Washing- ton St.. Buffalo, N. T. BnlbB. Single and double hyacinths. Darwin and single tulips. For prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this Is- sue. J. M. Thorburn & Co.. 63 Barclay St.. New York. Bulbs. Tulips and Llllum Olganteum. For sizes and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this Issue. S. S. Skldel- sky & Co.. 60 Park Place. New York. OALADIUMS. Caladlums. With sound center shoots. For sizes and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere In this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. CAIiENDUIiAS. Orange King strong plants in 2-ln. square paper pots, $3.00 per 100. Cash please. HILLVIEW GREENHOUSE CO.. La Crosse. Wis. Also see our ads under Chrysan- themums. Asters and Snapdragona. Calendulas. Orange King. 2V2-in.. $3.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, -Mich. Calendula Orange King. 2-ln., $2.50 per 100. Byer Bros.. Chambersburg, Pa. CALLAS. CALLAS-GODFREY ">-in. Ready to bloom $10.00 per 100 3-in. Smaller plants 8.00 per 100 THE PARK FLORAL CO. Denver Colorado CANNAS. Cannas. Large flowering In the "better" varieties. Fine 2 to 3 eye. plump, dormant roots, true to name. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Cannas. Stored In our special moist cel- lars: not dried and stunted, but all flrst- class stock. For list of varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Cannas, King Humbert, extra fine plants, out of 2% -In. pots, $8.00 per 100. THE KEESER PLANT CO., Springfield, O. CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Large supply of fine, well-rooted, healthy and strong carnation cuttings In the follow- ing varieties, ready for immediate delivery: 100 1.000 Rose Pink Enchantress $4.60 $40.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.0( Pink Enchantress 4.60 40.01. C. W. Ward 4.60 40.00 Aviator 4.60 40.00 Thenanthos 4.60 40.00 PETER REINBERG. Wholesale Florist 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago NOW READY ROOTED CUTTINGS. FIRST CLASS STOCK Per 100 Per 1000 Peerless Pink $4.00 $36.00 Wlnsor Cerise 4.00 36.00 Belle Washburn 4.60 40.00 Crystal White 4.60 40.00 Merry Christmas 4.60 40.00 Cottage Maid 4.60 40.00 Aviator 4.60 40.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Pink EJhchantress 4.00 30.00 Matchless 4.00 3B.00 Miss Theo 4.00 36.00 J. A. BUDLONG. 184 North Wabash Ave.. Chicago. CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS 100 1.000 Matchless $4.60 $40.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40. Ot Enchantress 4.60 40.00 WIETOR BROS.. L. D. Phone: Randolph 2081. 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago. CARNATIONS — ROOTED CUTTINGS. Very choice, healthy and well-rooted stock. 100 1000 Matchless $5.00 $46.00 Enchantress Supreme 5.00 45.00 Belle Washburn 5.00 60.00 B.\SSETT & WASHBURN 178 North Wabash Ave., Chicago. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Enchantress Supreme. $60 per 1000: 2*4- inch stock of Matchless and Rose Pink En- chantress, $50 per 1000. Immediate deliv- ery. ALLAN HUMASON 30 East Randolph St., Chicago. Rooted Pink Enchantress carnation cut- tings. $4.60 per 100; $40.00 per 1.000. JOHN RINDFLBISCH. Belolt. Wis. Carnations. Write for price list of latest varieties. P. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette. Ind. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums. R. C, now ready. Ex- tra choice. About 600 of each. $3.00 per 100. White Eaton. Yellow Eaton. Smith's Advance, Yellow Jones, Maud Dean. Golden Glow. Golden Queen. Unaka. Money Maker, Pink Chieftain. Roman Gold. Pompons and Singles. Actor, Golden Harvest, Diana. NIza, Ruf- fins, Buckingham. Garza, Our Brook, Aleen, Baby. About 600 of each. $3.00 per 100. J. S. WILSON PLORAL. CO., Des Moines, Iowa. Special prices on Golden Glow, Golden Queen, Oconto. Dr. Enguehard. Mistletoe. Chrysolora, Mrs. Robinson, Pac. Sup., Har- vard, Thanksgiving Queen; clean healthy stock in 2-m. squc-^re paper pots. $3.75 per 100. Cash please. HILLVIEW GREEN- HOUSE CO., La Crosse, Wis. Also see our other ads under Asters, Calendulas and Snapdragons. CHRYSANTHEMUMS — ROOTED CUTTINGS. Fancy Pompons. $4.00 per 100. Western Beauty. Mensa. Golden Mensa. Peter Pan and Christmas Gold. EARLY WHITE DOUBLE POMPON Our early white double pompon, com- mences blooming in October and continues until Christmas. Rooted cuttings. $5.00 per 100. BASSETT & WASHBURN 178 North Wabash Ave., Chicago. Chrysanthemums. Standard varieties for cut flowers and potted plants. R. C. at $3.00 per 100; 2^4 -in. plants, $4.00. Send list of varieties required. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Chrysanthemum novelties for 1920. Pre- liminary list free. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian. Mich. if You Do M Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 778 The American Florist. April 24, COIiBUS. Coleus. Comprising 20 of the best bed- ding varieties, out of 2'/i-ln. pots, $3.00 per 100. THE REESER PLANT CO., Sprlng- aeld, O. Coleus. R. C, $1.60 per 100; 2^-ln. pots, $6.00 per 100. Standard varieties. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Micli. Coleus. Fine assorted, 2-lnch, $3.00 per 100. Caah. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Coleus, R. C, $1.60 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. CYCIiAMBN. Cyclamen. Strong, 2% -Inch for early March delivery, $10.00 per 100. Mixed: white: white with red eye. Note: — We do not guarantee these varieties absolutely true to color, but the above varieties will pre- dominate. All very choice strains, J. E. MATTHEWSON. Sheboygan, Wis. DRACAENAS. Dracaenas. Massangeana, 7-ln., $2.60, 11- In., $1.76 each: Fragrana, 6-ln., $1.60 each: Termlnalls, 4-ln., doz., $6. 100, $46.00 Vauffhan'a Seed Store, Chicago and New York. FERNS. Hardy Ferni, wholesale 100 10 Each Aspid. Pedatum, Maidenhair. $9.00 $1.00 16c Aspld. Goldiana, Gold. Fern 9.00 1.00 16c Aspl. Thely. Silver Spleenw't 9.00 1.00 16c Onoclea Senslbllis 8.00 1.00 16c Onoctea Strutbiopterls, Os- trich 10.00 1.20 16c Osmunda Clnnamonea and Clayt 12.00 1.40 16o And 6 other varieties. Descriptive list mailed free. 100 Perns, your selection, billed 100 rate. Goldiana, Ostrich and Cin- namon most popular. liUDVIQ MOSBAEK, Ferndale, Askov, Minn. Ferns. Pot grown; shipped without pota. Boston and Scottii, 4-ln.. $3.00 per doz.: $20.00 per 100. 6-in.. $4.80 per doz.; $36.00 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. Ferns. Victory. A new and valuable variety of Nephrolepls. For sizes and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. F. R. Plerson, Tarrytown, N. Y. Table ferns. Standard varieties. 2U-In., $6.00 pe*- 100. Adiantum Cuneatum, 2'/4-in., $6.00 per 100; 3-in., $12.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Ferns. Boston, 4 and 6-ln., for Immediate delivery. Write for prices. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln. III. Boston Ferns, 4-in.. 26c; 6-in., 60c; 6-ln., 76c. Cash. L. J. ROWE, Box 244, Titus- vllle. Pa. FICfUS. Flcus Elastlca. Fine perfect plants. 6-ln., each 76c, doz. $8; 6-ln., each $1.00, doz., $10. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. FUCHSIAS. Fuchsias. Fine bushy, 3-ln. Assorted col- ors. $6.00 per 100; 2-ln., $3.00 per 100. Gash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON, Cedar Falls, la. PUNKIAS. Punkias Var., strong, fleld-grown divi- sions, $6.00 per 100. Cash. B. SCHELLER, Warren, Pa, GERANIUMS. 100.000 geraniums. Nutt, Poltevlne, Barney, Helen Mlchell, Jean Oberley, ZV*- In., 4>4c; Nutt, S-ln., 10c; Nutt and Cas- tcUane, 4-In., 16c; Nutt and CostGllane. ex- tra large spread on benches, 4-in., 17%c: Am. Beauty, Barney, Helen Mlchell, 4-in., 2«c; L. J. ROWB, Box 244, Tltusville, Pa. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. S. A Nutt, A. Rlcard, La Favorite and Beaute Poitevine; out of 3%- in. pots, shipped in paper pots at $20 per 100. C. W. PAIGE, Tlvoll, N. T. Ivy Geraniums. Mixed colors; fine 3-in. stock, $7.00 per 100. Cash. JOSEPH BAN- CROFT & SON, Cedar Falls. la. GIiADIOU. Gladiolus bulbs. First-class stock from our Michigan farms. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chi- cago and New York. Gladiolus bulbs. A limited quantity of the beat new named varieties. MRS. JOHN M. LEWIS, Copenhagen, N. T. misEs. Dormant stock of Iris; Black Prince, Celeste, Flavescens, Queen of May, Sans Sonci. Siberian Blue, $2.50 per 100. Cash please. NEOSHO NURSERIES CO.. Box A, Neosho, Mo. You Need Room All surplus plant stock should be sold now. The plants need more room this warmer weath- er and will soon spoil If they don't get it. Every plant has cost you money and you can readily sell the surplus by advertising NOW. liYCHNIS. Lychnis Vlscarla Splendens and Oall- lardla Grand., $6 per 100 fg. stg. T. J. MURPHY, 409 Erie St., Painesvllle, O. liELY OF THE VAUiEY. Lily of the Valley pips. Finest quality; ready for Immediate delivery. Van Meeuwf n & Tagelaar, 1133 Broadway, New Tork. MOONVINE8. Moonvlnes, White, good strong plants, cut of 2V4-in. pots, $6.00 per 100. THE REESER PLANT CO.. Springfield, O, ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO., orchid growers and raisers, Southgate, London. England. Cat- tleyaa, Laillo-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi-established. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit, N. J. PALMS. Palms, high class, and novelties In deco- rative plants. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. PANSIES. 200,000 large, stocky, September trans- planted, field-grown, blooming pansy plants. Superb strain: all salable stock; satisfaction guaranteed, $1.60 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. Ready now. Cash with order. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. Pansles. Ready now. 200,000 full trans- planted. In bud and bloom. Superb strain, $2.26 per 100: $20 per 1000. Leonard Cousins, Jr., Concord Junction, Mass. POINSETTIAS. One-year-old Poinsettia stock plants, one to two Inches thick, $18, $26 and $30 per 100. Less 6% for cash. PAUL ECKE, 1226 Hayworth Ave., Lob Angeles, Calif. PRIVET. Privet. Box-Barberry, well rooted sum- mer frame cuttings, $66.00 per 1000. The Elm City Nursery Co., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc., New Haven, Conn. ROSES. ROSES — 2% -INCH STOCK 100 1000 Ophelia $8.00 $70.00 .Sunbur.st 8.00 70.00 White Klllarney 8.00 70.00 BENCH PLANTS 100 1000 Ophelia $10.00 $.4-lNCn POTS 1000 1000 Columbia ...$160.00 Ophelia $100.00 Sunburst 112.00 White KlUr'y 100.00 BASSETT & WASHBURN 178 North Wabash Ave., Chicago. ROSE PLANTS. Rose plants In 2% -Inch pots. Pine stock. Best in market. 100 1,000 Richmond $10.00 $ 90.00 Klllarney Brilliant 11.00 100.00 Pink Klllarney 10.00 90.0» White Klllarney 1«.0« 90.00 Ophelia 10.09 WIETOR BROa 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago. L. D. Phone Randolph 3981. BENCH ROSE PLANTa In lots of 200 plants to the box. 1000 American Beauty $160.00 Sunburst 160.00 Ophelia 100.00 White Klllarney 100.00 Hoosier Beauty tOO.OO BASSETT & WASHBURN 178 North Wabash Ave., Chicago. BENCH ROSE PLANTS Russell $100.00 per 1000 Champ Welland 80.00 per 1009 Young Rose Stock — 2-Inch Pots 20,000 Ophelia $76.00 per 1009 6.000 Milady 76.00 per 1009 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St.. Chicago ROSES READY FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT COLUMBIA, 2% -in. own root, $16 per 100; $126 per 1,000. CHARLES H. TOTTY COMPANY, Madison, New Jener Roses. New for 1920. Pilgrim, Crusader and Mrs. John Cook. For further particu- lars write. A. N. Plerson, Inc., CromwelU Conn. Spring list for legitimate trade exclu- sively. Leedle Co., Expert Rose Growers, Springfield, O. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us ADout It 1920. The American Florist. 719 8BEDS. Beads. SpeclallaU In varlaty. Onion, car- rot, boot, radish and parsnip. Contract prices malted on request, R. C. McOtll & Co.. wholosate seed growers. San Francisco, CalK. Seeds. Pedigree and aelected stocks of rutabaga, turnip, cabbage. Savoy cabbage, apeclal prices, Kelway & Son, Langport. £ng. beet and mangel: flower seeds. Write for Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon, squash and pump- kin seed; sugar, flint and flold corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Nob. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and flnld corn on contract. Edgar P. Hurff, Swedesboro, N. J. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, muskniflon, squash and pumpkin; sweet, flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley, Neb. Seeds. Specialties: Cabbage, carrot, Dutch cornsalad, beans, peas, radish, scora- alnera. etc. Write for otters. SPRUIJT & CO.. Utrecht, Holland . Seeda. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cu- cumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co,, Fremont, Neb. Seeds, specialists; Pepper, eggplant, to- mato, vine seed and fleld corn. George R. Pedrick & Son. contract seed growers. Pedrlcktown, N. J. Seed, Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon applica- tion. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82 Dey St., New York. SMIIiAX. Smllax, Kxtra good, strong, well rooted planta, 2-tn., S2.E0 per 100. Elmer Rawl- Ings, Allegany. N. 7. SNAPDRAGONS. Plant a bench of Snapdragons and have plenty of flowers all through the aummer; big producera and proflt makers. If that bench of carnations or roses Is not doing well, pull up and plant snaps; will pay BIG. Cultural directions with every ship- ment. Silver Pink, Rose Pink, Enchantress Pink, Red, Lavender, White, Yellow; ex- ceptionally fine plants, 2%-ln., 14.60 per 100; worth much more. Cash please. HIL,L- VIKW GREENHOUSE CO., La Crosse, Wis. Also Bee our ads under Asters, Chrysan- themums and Calendulas. Snapdragons. Silver Pink and Nelrose, 2',i-ln., $6.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. SPHAGNUM MOSS. Sphagnum Moss for florists and nursery- men. For spot shipments or contract. Write us. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds. Salvia Splendens or Clara Bedman, Salvia Bonflre, 1 lb.. $30; 6 lbs. and over, $26 per lb. D. Landreth Seed Co., Bristol, fit. Seeds. Growers for the trade; Beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.. MUford, Conn. Seeds. Primula Chlnensls and P. Obconlca Gigantea. For varieties and prices see dis- play advertisement elsewhere In this Issue. Henry F. Mlchell Co., 618 Market St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Seeds. I>eas. beans, corn and vegetable of all kinds In quantity and of highest quality. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Caipbrldge, N. Y. Seeds. Specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena In variety. Waldo Rohnert, Gllroy, Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every de- scnpiion. The W. W. Barnard Co.. 231-236 W. Madison Street, Chicago. , Seeds. Specialties: Beets, mangoes, car- rots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. Godlneau, Angers, France. Seed. Flower and Garden seeds. Sweet pea and nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif. . Seeds. Garden, of all kinds. Write for catalogue, Everette R. Peacock Co., 4013 Milwaukee Ave,, Chicago, Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia. Pa. Seeds. Wholesale fleld and garden seeds. J. Bolgiano & Son, Light, Pratt and ElUcott Sta„ Baltimore, Md. , Seeda, Tomato, grown for the wholesale seed trade. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Fish Seed Co., Carplnterla, Calif. Seed. For the wholesale trade only. Braslan Seed Growers' Co.. San Jose. Calif. Seed. Flower, vegetable and farm. Whole- sale only. Kelway, Langport, England. Garden Seeds. All varieties. I. N. Simon & Son, 438 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Seeds which succeed. Get quotations from Landreth, Bristol, Pa. VEGETABLE PLANTS. It Puts Its Shoulder to the WheeL STRA WBERRY PLA NTS. strawberry plants, fresh dug, packed right; Dr. Hurrell, Gibson, Aroma, Brandy- wine, $6.00; S. Dunlap, Warfleld, $6.00 per 1000. SVc discount on lots of 5000. Special discount on larger lots. Progressive (Ever- bearing), $10.00 per 1000. P. D. ASPIN- WALL, Fort Atkinson. Wis. Strawberry plants for the trade a spe- cialty; first class and true to name. Sur- plus stock of Progressive. $8.00 per 1000; Dunlop and Warfleld, $3.60 per 1000. E. O. WESTEKFIELD, Fort Atkinson, Wis. Progressive and Peerless, Everbearing Strawberry plants, $1.60 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. Also other varieties. Catalogue free. BASIL PERRY, Georgetown, Del. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Fine fleld-grown "frostproof" cabbage plants, Copenhagen Market, Wakefield, Ball- head, etc., 300, $1.26; 600, $2.00; 1,000, $3.00 postpaid. Express, 1,000, $2.60; 10,000, $20.00. Cash. Shipped safely anywhere. Well packed. TIDEWATER PLANT CO.. Franklin. Va. Vegetable planta. Delivered to you, all chargea prepaid. Cabbage, tomato, beet, lettuce and celery, 100, 66c; 1000, $3.60; 6000, $16.00; 10,000, $28.60. Price Hat free. COMMERCIAL PLANT CO., New Bohe- mia, Va. Aaparagua roots. One, two and three years old. Selected eight year old rhubarb and horseradish roots. 1600 five year old Concord grape vines. WARREN SHINN, Woodbury, N. J, New crop planta ready. Cabbage, let- tuce, celery, tomato. We have all varieties; order what you want. 100 lots. 60 cts. pre- paid. 1,000 lots or more, $1.60 per 1,000. Express or P. P. CODEN NURSERIES, Codcn, Ala. Rhubarb roots, strawberry variety, $30 00 per 1.000, H. CORVAL RICHMAN. Malaga, N. J. Asparagus planta, 1 year old. 76 eta per 100. ODOR OREENHOUSBS, lols, gyn , VINCAS. VIncas. Variegated, extra heavy, bushy 2-inch, $4.00 per 100, Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON, Cedar Falls, la. MISCELLANEOUS. Seed packeU for 1920. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogue, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fltch- burg, Mass. The Clipper lawn mower will drive out dandelion, buck plantain and crab grass In one season. Write for prices. Clipper Lawn Mower Co.. Dixon, III. Hanging backets, plain wire, 10-ln., $1.76- 12-ln., $2.26; 14-ln., $3.00; 16-ln., $4.60 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 264-6S Ran- dolph St.. Detroit, Mich. Meyer's Green Florists' Thread Is the beat for all florists' purposes. Write tor prices. John C. Meyer Florist Thread Works, Lowell. Mass. 1920 Catalogue. 48 pages for Sorlata. Free on request. The John Henry Co., Lansing, Mich. Hill's Evergreens. Beat for over halt » century. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Box 404, Dundee, IIL Blooming and decorative plants of every description. Wm. K. Harris, 66th and Sprlngfleld Ave., W. Philadelphia. Pa. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Cata- logues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesvllle, Ohio. 1,000 letterheads and 1,000 envelopes. $7,00. Good stock. Cash, please. Oorham Printery, Inc., 642 S. Dearbonn St., Chicago. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House, 623 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write tor catalogue. Raedleln Basket Co., 712 Mil- waukee Ave,, Chicago. LIndley paper boxes for flowers. Write for sizes and prices. LIndley Flower Box Co., Marlon, Ind. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points, 1,M0, tOc postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut SL, Philadelphia, Pa. Dreer's "Rlverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Fa. Boilers of high grade tor greenhouaes. Write for catalogue, GIblln & Co.. Utica, N. Y. Masttca tor greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce Co., 12 West Broadway. New York. 1! You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reterence Department, Write Us About it. 780 The American Florist. April 24, MISCEMiANEOUS. Glass, large stock and good prices. Sbarp, Partridge & Co., Chicago. Wired toothpicks, 10,000, %i.iO; 60,000, $11.00. W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 462 W. Erie St., Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Bauer Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia, Pa. . CARNATION STAPLES. Carnation staples, 36c per 1,000, 3,000 (or tl. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main SL, Springfield, Mass. PlUsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 tor 36c; 3,000 (or (1. I. L.. PlUsbury, Galesburg, IlL CHAKCOAL. Prepared Charcoal, $4.00 per 100 lbs., 16c (or containers, prepaid. PETER PEARSON. 6732 Gunnison St., Chicago. FERTILIZERS For results use "Master Brand" prepared concentrated manures. Are per(ectly adapted (or both outside and inside growing condi- tions. The Proto-Feed and Guano Co., 4121 S. LaSalle St., Chicago. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manutactured by CliAY & SON. Strat(ord. London. England. Magic (ertilizers (or the fiorlst. Write (or prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co., 309 Exchange Ave., U. S. Yards, Chicago. Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Florists' supplies; baskets, chiffons and novelties. Write or wire your orders. Will ship same day order Is received. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa. , Everything the best In florists' supplies. H. Bayersdor(er & Co., 1127 Arch St.. Phila- delphia. Everything in florist supplies and staples. The McCallum Co., 137 Seventh St., Pitts- burgh, Pa. Florists' supplies or all kinds. Reed & Keller. 122 W. 26th St., New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Builders o( all kinds o( greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress root ma- terial and all greenhouse flttlngs. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Monlnger Co., 908 Blackhawk St., Chi- cago. Greenhouses, Superior In construction, dur- able and inexpensive. Write tor estimates. The Foley Greenhouse M(g. Co., 3100 S. Spauldlng Ave., Chicago. , Greenhouse construction. Write us tor an estimate and sketch on your proposed greenhouse. Ickes-Braum Mill Co., 2340 Wabansla Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop Biding, ship lap, floor- ing, white cedar posts, etc., everything In lumber. Adam Schlllo Lumber Co., 1660 Kingsbury St., Chicago. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse glass, plants and putty. It will pay you to get our estimates. The Dwelle-Kalser Co., 261 Elm St., Buffalo, N. Y. Greenhouse construction. Write tor plans and estimates. American Greenhouse Co., Masonic Temple, Chicago. INSECTICIDES. Aphlne, Jl per qt. ; $2.60 per gal. Fun- glne. $1 per qt. ; $3.60 per gal. Vermlne, $1 per qt. ; $3 per gal. Aphlne Manufactur- ing Co., Madison, N. J. LABELS. WOOD LABELS ter nurserymen and florists. The Benjamin Chase Co., Derry Village, N. H. POTS AND PANS. Nebraska red pots. Made ot high grade material by skilled workmen In a modern plant. Write tor prices. Kahler Pottery Co., Louisville, Neb. Red pots, hanging baskets, lawn vases. Jardinieres and specialties. Write for cata- logue and prices. Florist Specialty Co., Idavllle, Ind. Florists' red pots, all sizes; moss aztec ware, tern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., South Zanesvllle, O. Red Pots. Before buying, write tor prices. George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Hern- don St., Chicago. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. "Write for prices. A. H. Hews & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Allen. J. K,. New York. Amllng Co., E. C, Chicago. Angermueller Co.. Geo. H., St. Louis, Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. Bernlng, H. G., St. Louis, Mo. . Brenner, Edward, New York. Budlong Co., J. A., Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers' Assn.. Chicago. Coan, J. J., Inc., New York. Erne & Company, Chicago. Fenrloh, Joseph H., New York. Foerster Co., Joseph, Chicago. Ford, M. C, New York. Ford, William P., New York. Froment, H. E., New York. Futterman Bros., New York. Goldstein, I., New York. Hart, George B., Rochester, N. Y. Henshaw Floral Co. Inc., New York. Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Kastlng Co., W. F.. Buffalo, N. Y. Kennlcott Bros. Co., Chicago. Kervan Co., The, New York. Kessler, Wm. A., New York. Kruchten, John, Chicago. Kuhl. Geo. A.. Pekln. III. Mackle, William, New York. McCallum Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa. Meconl, Paul, New York. MlUang, Joseph A., New York. Miller & Musser, Chicago. Bailey's New Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture Six Splendid Volumes Price, $6.00 Per Volnme Carriage paid to any part of tlie United States American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Neldlnger Co., Jos. G., Philadelphia. Pa. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. NIessen Co., The Leo., Philadelphia, Pa. Plerson, A. N., Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. Pollworth Co., C. C. Milwaukee. Wis. Polykranas. Geo. J., New York. Pyfer & Co., A. T., Chicago. Randall Co., A. L., Chicago. Reld, Edward, Philadelphia, Pa. Relnberg, George, Chicago. Relnberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. RIedel & Williams, New York. Rusch & Co., Gust., Milwaukee, Wis. Sheridan, W. F., New York. Slebrecht. Geo. C New York. Long Island Floral Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. Tonner, O. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co., Chas. H., Madison, N. J. Traendly & Schenck, New York. Traveling Wholesale Fiorlst, Inc., New York. United Cut Flower Co.. New York. Vaughan, A. L. & Co.. Chicago. Welland & RIsch Co.. Chicago. Wletor Bros.. Chicago. Wlttbold, Geo. Co., Chicago. Young & Co., A. L., New York. Young & Co., John, New York. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Relerenco Department, Write Us About It. 1920. The American Florist. 781 Pulverized Sheep- Pulverized Cattle SHREbbEb Cattle PROTECTS YOUR CROP It is direct heat dried and sterilized, weed seeds, grass seeds, fungus and disease germs destroyed in a direct heat rotary drying process that does not change or destroy any of the valuable elements in crude manure. Air dried manures cannot be stet-ilized and usually carry excess moisture that actually makes them cost more per ton than WIZARD BRAND even at the same or a lower price. Look for the WIZARD BRAND Trade Mark tagged or printed on every bag- If it is not there you are not getting WIZARD BRAND protection for your crop and pocket book. Your dealer can get WIZARD BRAND for you if you insist or we will quote with freight rate on any quantity from a bag to a carload promptly. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO., No. 32 Union Stock Tards, Chicago^ III. Mention the American Florist when writing PcnnsylTanla Horticultural Society. The last lecture of this season's se- ries was given April 12. by Professor A. C. Beal of Cornell University. Ithaca. N. Y.. the subject being "Gladioli." Professor Beal began his lecture by giving a very clear history of this useful class of bulbous plants, starting with the varieties found in southern Europe and in South Africa, giving an account of the work in France and Holland in hybridising, detailing the work and the results accomplished by European growers until the introduction of gladioli into this country, then, giving a list of the principal growers, who liavo been working in hybridising in this country, and showing the results they had obtained. These remarks were illustrated by some well colored slides, showing the older varieties and also those produced by hybridising from these varieties, leading on to the grand varieties that have been produced in the middle west, in the past few years. In closing his lecture, some five or six slides were devoted to the decorative uses of gladioli in, planting around the house and as cut tlowers in the home. The exhibits staged at this meeting were of the usual high quality, those deserving special mention being some specimen Calceolaria hybrida, by A. B. Johnson. Rosemont, Pa. (Wm. Comfort, Or.). These plants were in 8-inch pots, foliage standing 18 to 20 inches above the pot, the heads of the plants being about 26 inches in diameter, completely covered with well finished flowers. A collection of cut flowers of Gerbera tiy- brids (South African daisy) was exhib- ited by Mrs. E. V. Morrell. Torresdale. Philadelphia (Thomas Roberts. Gr. K There were 21 colors represented in this collection of flowers, which ranged from three to five inches in diameter. A collection of antirrhinum (Giant Flowering) wa.s exhibited by S. T. Bodine. Villa Nova. Pa. (Alex. Mac- Leod, Gr.). The flower stems were about four feet tall, and the spike of flowers measured from 18 to 24 inches. Prizes awarded at this meeting were as follows : ^iiiiriiiiiiii I iiiiiiiiiiiiuMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiilitliiltiinillliiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiii'iiiiMiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiJiiiii In the Erection of I FOLEY GREENHOUSES I Only the Best of Material Is Used. i in designing yonr house, we always consider the use for which the house I is intended — thereby assuring you of proper design and bench arrange- I ment — not forgetting the importance of an efi&cient heating system. THE FOLEY GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. I Designer Builders Heating Engineers i Main Office ud Factorr I 3100 S. Spanldini Are. Chicago, ni. D.WII.WB Ofict State-lake Bldf . ^lllllllllllllllllllMillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltlllllllKIIIIIIII llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll'IIIIIIIIIIIMII Ill Illllllllltlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllflk M LX, Nurserymen. Seedsmen and Flo- '* rists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the Horticultural Advertiser This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1,000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscriptions, to cover postage, $1.00 As the H. A. Is a phrely TRADE me- dium applicants should, with the sub- scription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery o* seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lowdham, Notts, Address EDITORS OP "H. A." LOWDHA3I. NOTTS, ENGLiAND. Mention the American Florist when writing Hyacinths, 24 cut spikes, mixed, — Geo. H. McFadden, Rosemont, Pa., first; W. S. Ellis, Bryn Mawr, Pa., second. f DT FLOWER BOXES TDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO VmNUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. The Regan Printmg House Large Runs of CATALOGUES OUR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES S23 PLYMOUTH COURT. (CHICAGO Wired Toothpicks 10,000, $2.60; 60,000, $11.00. Manafactnred by W. J. COWEE, BerUn, N. Y. Sample Free. For Sale by Dealers. 782 The American Florist. April 24, ■ OBDHDHDHDI □ THE CUSTOMERS' ■ INTEREST FIRST Q This is the basis of the Kroescbell standard. And this principle makes B the Kroeschell policy the most liberal of all the Greenhouse Boiler business NOT CAST IRON DKDHD DHaBDHDaDHD THE KROESCHELL POLICY We make every kind of boiler, but it is our policy to supply only the type of boiler best suited for the conditions. You get the highest boiler value. D A KROESCHELL is the key to fuel economy. Kroeschell Bros. Go.*"^"'^''' n CHICAGO D ■ □ I Tulips, 24 flowers, mixed varieties. — S. T. Bodine. first: Geo. H. McPadden. second: W. S. Ellis, third. Narcissus. 24 cut stems, mixed varie- ties. — A. B. Johnson. Rosemont, Pa., first; W. S. Ellis, second. Calceolaria, best plant, any variety. — A. B. Johnson, first: W. S. Ellis, second. Roses, 18 flowers, mixed varieties. — Mrs. J. Leslie Davis, Haverford, Pa.. fii-st; Geo. H. McFadden. second. Carnations, 24 flowers, mixed varie- ties. — Dr. R. V. Mattison. Ambler, Pa„ first; H. A. Poth, St. Davids. Pa., second. Mixed flowers, best vase. — W. S. Ellis, first; S, T, Bodine, second; Geo, H. McFadden, third. David Ru.st, Sec'y, Lancaster County Florists' Association. A rather small crowd attended the April meeting-, but our two good friends, and true, Dennis Connor and T. J. No- lan, were with us and helped to make the gathering- a better one. Mr, Connor reported on the Easter trade in Phila- delphia and Mr. Nolan gave a resume of the Boston show. The New York show was reported on by Elmer Weaver, Harry K, Rohrer and Albert M. Herr, from three different points of view. Charles M, Weaver made an exhibit of 48 varieties of the W, Atlee Burpee Co. sweet peas, and three others, mak- ing one of the finest displays we have had for several years. He also gave a talk on sweet peas that should have been heard by every grower of this flower in the county, as he, next to Geo. W. Kerr, is perhaps the best au- thority on sweet peas east of California. Among other things, he said that with a good prospect of a crop of 50,000 (a nominal figure) for Christmas, a pe- riod of unfavorable weather, would find the buds on the ground instead of the flowers in the .shipping boxes, and that sometimes it is a question whether or not it pays to try and have sweet peas for Thanksgiving- and Christmas, but taking a period covering a number of years, he thinks it does. The later blooming ones usually come in during Lent, when they are a bit hard to move at profitable prices, and it takes Easter to even matters tip and show a profit. Many of the ne-wer varieties are a bit lacking in fragrance -unless the weathor is good and bright, and he hoped that hybridizers -would work to increase the fragrance along with their wonderful results in getting new colors. He also finds that sweet peas are ha-ving a tendency to sleepiness the same as car- nations. Rose Queen being the best keeper and best seller, which may be a hint to hybridizers. A vote of thanks was tendered Mr. Weaver for his exhibit and his valuable talk. ALBEStT M. HkRR. ■Lli'' /- 1 4 QUALITY-SBRVtCB "Blauvelt" Hero Pipeless Furnace System Installed at half the cost of Steam or Hot Water. 70 degrees of heat guaranteed in zero weather. L'au be installed with or without PIT. Saves 35% of your Goal Bill. We have also Special Burners for Oil — and Grates for Soft Coal or Wood. A perfect moist heating system. The ideal heat for throwing all kinds of greenhouse products. In fact, it is the coming Greenhouse Heating System. HERO PIPELESS FURNACE CO. H. E. BLAUVELT, General Agent, 1 16 Market St., Suite 65, NEWARK, N. J. Phone: 9287 Market. Mention the American Florist when writing AT YOUR SERVICE We can ship all kinds of Ventilating Apparatus and Greenhouse Fittings on short notice. Every part we furnish is guaranteed to give satis- faction and prices reasonable. Let us hear from you. We will gladly send one of our catalogs free. End your troubles by writing to ADVANCE CO., Richmond, Ind. DREER'S Florists* Specialties New Brand New Style "RIVERTON HOSE" Furnished m k'ntrths up to 500 feet without seam or joint. The HOSE for Ihe FLORIST ''4 -inch, per ft 22o Reel of 500 ft 21c y Keelt, lUDO ft 20c H-inch, per ft 19c ^eel of 500 ft. 18c Couplings furnished without charge. HENRY A. DREER '14 716 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writino WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN 6REENH0DSE GLASS Fret From Babbles — UoiforiD in Tliidmest. PAINTS and PUTTY o 1. i DWELLE-KAISER co 251 Elm St., BUFFALO, N. Y. 1920. The American Florist. 783 ^r^.^. THE BOOK OF GLAOIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120 page book, written by Mat- , thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- stains many chapters {covering all sides of I growing, propagating I storing, etc., and also some pagesofvaluable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources, A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.60 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. Aealea Pots, Hangring Baskets. Lawn Vases. Urmi Etc. Red Pots Refined Clays — Skilled Labor The Peters & Reed Pottery G). so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO "Moss Axteo" Ware HOKACE C. GRAY CO. ^00 Fifth Avenoe New York CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK World's Oldest and Largest Mannfacturers of FLOWER POTS Why? A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. George Keller Pottery Go. Successor to 6E0. KELLER & SON, Manofactnrers ot Red Pots Befort buying write for prloei 2614-2622 Bemdon St.. CHICAGO. When. Y)u Are Peady To Talk Building Sa\j When and Vhere and Veil Be There or4& Burnhamfe Philadelphia Toronto mm Mention the American Florist when writing Nebraska Red Pots ABE RECOGNIZED EVERYAVHERE FOR QUAI>ITY Your orders always receive prompt and careful attention. Made of high grade material by skilled workmen in a modern plant. Write for prices on your requirements. Kahler Pottery Co., Louisville, Neb. Mention the American Florist when writing HorticulturalTrade Journal Published weekly. The l.arg- est. Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EOlTiON 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 HOflTKULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY 'BirR?n.iBT, mtoujLfm. Mention the American Florist when writing John C. JMoninger Co. GREENHOUSES Desigmers - Mnnufnctiirers - Bailders We sell the complete house or any part 908 Blackhawk St., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing rreer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Grcenhoases Drive euy ud trae, becaota boU> bevels are oa the lame tide. Can't twitt anil break the glass in drivine. Calvan* Ized and will Bot nut. No risbts or lefu. The Peerlew Clazlni Point Is patented. No others like it. Order from your dealei or direct from lu. 1000.90c. postpaid. Samples free. BEKKT A. D&EEB. 114 Cbcstsnt Street^ Mention the American Florist when writing SUPERIOR RED POTS Quality and prices right. ASK US. FLORIST SPECIALTY GO. IDAVILLE, INDIANA Mention the American Florist when writino 784 The American Florist. April 24, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co 782 Allen J K 763 Alpha Floral Co 76!i American Bulb Co... I American Green- house Mfff Co TV AmlineE C Co 759 Anderson S A 764 Angermueller G Co 756 761 Aphine Mfg o Ill Aphrodite o 767 Astoria Floritt 767 Avenue Floral i.,o...769 Baer Julius .. 769 Barnard W W Co... 771 Barnes W J 766 Bassettsvvashburn 750 Baumer \\i^ 769 Baur Window (;iass Co IV Bayertdorfer H&Co.761 BeRerow's 768 Berger Bros 760 Berning H G 760 Blackistone Inc 768 Bodger J &Sons Co. 771 Bolgiano J & Son 771 Bramley& Son 768 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 770 Breitmeyet's I Sons 768 BrennprEdward 763 Broadway Florist. ...767 Brown A JSefd o 770 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 772 Brans H N 76S Bryan Alonzo J .77b Buckbee H W 768 Budlong Co I A 7.S5 Bunyard 767 Burpee W \ t o ;75 Byer Bros 773 California Florists ..766 Cazan A B ... 767 Central Floral Co.... 769 Cehtral Refrigerator SEquioment Co. .759 Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co 784 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 752 Clark EB Seed Co.. 774 Clarke's Sons D 767 Clay &Son 784 Clipper Lawn Mower ' "> ,•: 784 Coan J J 763 Conard & Jones Co. ''76 Cooke Geo H 76R Cousins Leonard Jr.. 748 Cowee W J... 7S1 Coy H C Seed 10.. .772 Craig Robt Co 7'5 Culp W H & Co. 7W. Danker Fred A 764 Dardsfhas 767 Davis Geo W 747 Dietsch A * Co IV Dominion Floral Co 768 Dorner F&Sons ' o 775 Dreer H A 782 783 . DrevonTpgelaarLo.774 Dunipp John H 768 Dwelle-Ksiser Co.. 782 Eble Charles 765 Edwards Fold'g Box. 781 Elm City NursCo...776 lingelmann C 75( Erne & Co 756 Evans A WB 768 Encell Laboratories. Ill FyresH G 764 Fallon Florist.. 769 FenrichJosS 762 ?; eischman 766 r I irist Specially '0.783 Foerster Co Jos 757 Foley Greenhouse Mfg Co 781 FordMC 763 Ford William p!;"763 Fox J M & Son Idc 769 Frauenfelder r. 765 Freetnan MrsJB ...768 FreyC H 766 ;rey&Frev....:::::?^^ rriedman... 765 Froment H K !' 763 Futterman Bros. .."762 GalvinThosF 767 Gasser J M Co 7(i8 Giblin & Co Ill Gnatt Ove Co The... 748 GodineauR & M....772 Goldstein 1 763 GorhamPrinterylnc IV Grakelow Chas H...7fc9 GrandRapidsFloCo.769 Grimm & Gorly 766 Gude Bros 769 HabermehrsSonsJJ.764 Hammond's Pf^iot & Slug Shot Wks ...784 Hardesty & ('o 768 Harris W m K 775 Hart Geo B 763 Hart Henry 767 Haven Seed Co 772 HeinI John G & Son. 759 Hendeison A&''o.I 776 Henderson Lewis.. ..766 Henry Co The John. 7,58 Hensbaw Fioral Co. 76^ Hentz& Nash 762 Hero Pioetess Fur- nace Co 7S2 Herr Albert M 774 Hess & Sw^boda 766 Hes^ion 767 Hews & < o A H. .. 7S3 Hill D Nurs'sry Co.. 776 Hogewoning V Sons. 77^ Hollywood Gardens. 7^6 Holm & Oison 766 Holton & HunkelCo.76i Hort Advertiser .. .7si Hort Trade lnurnal.7K3 Hurfi Edgar F. 7-'4 Hurst & Son 772 Ickes-Braun Mill Co.T\' Idlewild Greenhs 76Q Jahn Hugo 76q Joy Floral Co 765 Kahler Pottery Co 7«^ Kaiserju'es 747 Kastinir W F Co i Keller PotfyPo Geo. 7R5 Keller Sons J B 764 Kelway & Son. 777 Kennicott ftros Co 7^0 Kervan Co The 76^ KesslerWm 76^ Kottmiller A.. 767 Kroeschell Bros Co 19.1 Kruchten John 7^9 Kuhl Geo A . .. . 775 Lager & Hurrell ... 776 Landreth Sped Co ..7-'i Lang Flo&Nur8Co.766 Lange A 765 LecakesC&Co ....76'> Lindley Fliwer Box •"o 7fS Littlefield Florist.. ..76S LoDgren A F 775 Lord & Burnham Co 7rt Louise Flower Shop. 764 Mc Galium Co 761 McClunie GeoG... 76< McGill R C: & To.... 772 McHutchisonS Co..77'> Mackir William 763 Malandre Bros 767 Mangel 76c Matthews the Flo'st 7<^R Matthewson J F 76=: Meconi Paul ifj, Metairp Ridgp Nurs 768 Mpyer JohnCFlorist Thread Wo'ks. . 7*^8 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 7=0 Michell HenryFCo 777 Millang los A 7^2 Miller Floral Co 760 Miller & Musser ... 7«;o Moninger J C Co 7bj Montrose Nurseries 776 MurraySamuel ....•!(') Neidinger JosG Co 761 Newell A 760 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 76^ NY Floral Co 7'7 Niessen Leo Co. . 760 Oriental Goldfish & SuDDly Co 7=» Papadem J G Co....7<;7 Park Floral Co 764 Park Floral Co 760 Peacock E R Co 771 Pearson E W .... 764 PedrickGR&Son..77i GREENHOUSE GLASS BEST BRANBS SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. 2283 LUMBBR ST., CHICAGO. IL,L. Pennthe Florist 7*8 Peters* Reed Pony 783 Philips Bros 765 Pierce FO Co. IV Pierson F R Co 1 Fierson A N (Inc) I Pieters-W heeler Seed Co 770 Pikes Peak Flo Co 769 Pillsbu'y I L Ill Pittsb'rghrutFloCo 7^8 Podesia &Baldocchi.768 Poehlmann Bros Co II Pollworth C C Co . 761 PolykranasGeoJ .. 76? Potter Floral Co ... 7o9 Proto-Feed & Guano Co 784 Pulverized Manure CoThe 781 Pyfer A T&Co 754 Raedlein Basket ^o 7i9 Randall A L Co. 757 7C9 Randall'sFloShop..7(.S Randolph & Mc- Clements 764 Rawlings Elmer 776 Ready Reference 777 Reed&Keller Ml Regan Ptg House ..7^1 Reid Edw 760 Rein berg Geo 759 Rein berg Peter 7.S3 Rice Bros 76' RiceJeromeBSeedCo77l RobinsonlCSeedCo 774 Rock WmL Flo Co.. 7^6 RodgersJ W 768 Rohnert Waldo. 772 Rosaia Bros 769 Rosety Floral Co... :'9 Routzahn Seed ^o. 77J Rusch G & CO 761 SaakeO C 769 SalzerSeed Co J .'\..766 Sceery Edw 769 Schiller the Florist 765 Schillo A Lum Co ...IV Schlatter W & Son. .784 Schling Max 767 Schmidt Chas L 764 Segp's Bros Ltd 774 Shaffer Geo ■ 76-( Sharp Paitridge&Co.784 SheppardHW 768 Sheridan Grhs Co 766 Sheridan Walter F... 763 Siebrecht Geo C 7 3 Simon & Son I N....77? Situations & Wants 747 Skidelsky SS& Co.. 1 Smith A W & To. ...764 Smith & Co E D....775 Smith & Fetters Co. 7*9 Smith Henry 769 Society of .'\meriran Florists 749 Storrs & Harrison. 775 StumppG E M 767 Teachey R L.... 774 Thorburn JM » Co 771 Tonner O A & L A .752 Totty Chas H .748 "75 Traendly&«chenck 763 Traveling Wholesale Florist 762 Trepel Joseph 764 United ut Flo Co.. 763 Vanderschoot R A.. 773 Van Meeuven & Tegelaar 774 Vaughan A LCo .. 753 Vaughan's Seed Store I 755 773 775 Vick's Spps Jas 7;i VincentR Jr&Sons Co 1 Walker F Co 76<) Weber FH 769 Weiland & Risch...759 Weir Jas 764 Wietor Bros .752 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 771 Williams MrsE A. 764 Winterson Co E F..75& WittboldG Co ....765 Wolfskin Bros &. Morris Goldenson.766 Wonder Plant Irrigator Co 758 Woodruff SD& Sons 772 Yokohama Nurs Co. 771 Young A L & Co 76? Youngjobr & Co. -.763 Zech & Mann. ..751 759 Magic Fertilisers "FOR THE FLORIST" Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co. 809 Exchange Avenue, U. S. Yards, Chicago Mention the American Florist when writino '^Master Soil Builders" Send for prices on Master Brand Vine and Plant Manure — eventually you will use it. Why not now? The Proto-Feed & Guano Co. 4121 South La Salle Street, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writinit No loss If you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 85e per 1000; 8,000 for $1 00 Postpaid Wm. Schlatter & Son Betore 422 Main Street After SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writino -SLUG SHOT- Used from Ocean to Ocean for 35 Years Sold by Seed Dealers of America B*TW Cumtnts, Potrntoca, Cabbaga, Maloaa, Plowcra, Tree* and Shrub* from Inseeta. Put up in poyaUr pa«katu at popoUr prieaa. Write for frae pamphlet oa Bog* and Bli^ta, *«a, to B. HAMMOND. Baacoa, N«w Totk. Mention the American Florist when writing 1 ' ■'" '■■■■ ' l'1l"h'nit't1lf'l'M ■■"■"IfflftI "■" '■■■■■!'MflllHHHI"'1" """" THE CLIPPER! There are threethlngs that destroy your lawns— Dandelions. Huck Plan- = tain and Crab G asa. In one season the Clipper will drive them all out. | Your dealer should have them— if he has not, drop | us a line and we will send circulars and prices. | CLIPPER LAWN MOWER COMPANY Dixon, UlinoU I iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiMiiiiiiitMiriiiiitiiriiiMiiiiiiniiiiiriiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiniiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinS Mention the American Florist when writino THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND Mention the American Florist when writing J-^prica is "the Praw of the Uesseli there may be more comfart Mmidships, but me are the Erst to touch Unknown Sp?" ' Vol. UV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MAY 1, 1920. No. 1665 TheMerican Florist Established 1885 lotivrlght 1620 by Americun Florist Company. EnU-red as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post (-)rtice iit Chicaeo. Illinois. undiT act of March 3. 1879. PuBHSUED Evert Saturday bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, Tnited States anil Mt-xico. $1 .50 a year: Caiiaiin.$2.00; lairope and Countries in Postal I'nion, 12.50. Volumes Half Yearly From August 3. 1901. Single Copies. 10 cents. .\ddress all correspondence, subscriptions, etc.. American Florist Co.. 440 S. Dearborn St..Chicat5'" SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Ofpicerb — a. L. Miller. Jamaica. N. Y., President; F. C. W Brown. Cleveland. C, Vice- President; John YotiNo, 41-43 West 18th St„ New York, Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treas. The thirty-sixth annual convention will be held at Cleveland, O., Aueust 17-19. 1920. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY. Next annual meeting, Indianapolis, Ind . Octo- bt-r, 1920. Ofpiclrs — Pbilip Kreitmeter, Detroit, Mich.. President; Irwin Bertehmann. Indianapolis, Ind . Vice-President; Albebt PocHELON, Detroit, Mich.. Secretary; Wm. L. Rock. Kansas City. Mo., Treasurer. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Wash- ington, D C, January, 1921. UrricERs: C. W. Johnson, Chicago, President; D.G.Grillbortzer. Washington, D. C, Vice-President; A. F. J. BiUR, Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., iDdlaoapolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Ofeicefb — Robert Ptle, West Grove, Pa Presirt- nt; F. L. Atkins. Rutherford, N. J., Vice President; E. A. White, Cornell Dniversity Ithaca, N. Y, Secretary; Harrt O. Mat, Summit N. J., Treasurer. AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY Nfxi annual meeting and exhibition, &i New Vork, Septembers? 29, 1930. Officers— Richard Vincent, Jr.. White Marsh. Md., President; E. C. VicK, 205Elwood Av., Newark, N. J.,Sec'y. AMERICAN S'WEET PEA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exh'bi ion Boston, Mass., July 1011, 1920. upficers— U. W. Kerr, Doylestown, Pa., President; Wm. Gbai, BelUvue Rd., Newijort, R. I. Secretary. MOTHERS' DAY, MAY 9. Mothers' Day Window Decorations. There is notliing: that is so conduL-ive to good business, ns bidding for it, and tlic florist's best bet is his show window, Compur.itively few retailers realize the importance and value from a publicity standpoint of the advantage to be gained lay there being constantly on dis- play, exhibits of the best flowers of the season, tirtistically arranged. Every national or public anniversary should be featured, as they are then, throug'h the newspaper columns, in the public eye. and doubly .=ure to attract atten- tion. The obsei'vance of Mothers' day. in which flowers play such an important part, offers an idetil opportunity for each member of the tr.-ide to arrange, in his windows, decorative effects ex- ploiting- the event. These should be in view fo|- at least a week, covering this year's period of May .">, to Mothers' day. Sunday. May 0. -Many florists see nothing in Mothers' day but a lot of trouble, because the demand sends up the price of white carnations. These are to be kept as far as possible in the background. The Mothers' day slogan should be. "Your Mother's Favorite Flower." A good display for one day's window would be a semi-circle of vases, each containing separate flowers, of one kind, avoiding carnations. In the cen- ter, a. sign should read, "Mothers' day, Stuiday, May 0. Which is Your Motli- er's Favorite. Flower?" Another -nin- dow featui-e could be plants, flowering and foliage, with a sign, "Mothers' day, Sunday, May 9. Send Your Mother Her Favorite Plant." All the art stores carry iiictures of good size, representing motherhood in some form. Whistler's famous por- trait of his mother is one of the best. "Parting Home Ties," is another of national fame, while there are a num- ber of home scenes, in which artists depict the mother and her happy chil- dren. All of these can be bought, or hired for the week. Photographs of elderly ladies can be procured from photographers, which, when well dis- played in the window, have a very good effect. Penn. The Florist. Boston, Mass.. used a number of these in Mothers' day window settings that keiit a great ci'owd around his store, during shopping hours. Baskets of seasonable flowers, or made up boxes of the same, to which a small card, bearing the inscription, "Mothers' Day" or "For Mother." is attached, are most appropriate. The Mothers' day poster and poster- ettes. of the national publicity com- mittee, can also be used to good ef- fect as a part of all window ileconitio".-: of the week. Moihers' Day Advertising:. .\n authority has said that tlie only sensible reason for not advirti^ic^r y.^ur pi-oduct is that you do not believe if. it yourself. This statement fits Moth- ers' day exactly. The observance of thi.s l.ora! holidav is the ctirrying out of a perfected idea; a beautiful thought given life, action and annual recognition by individuals in honor of their mother, the best mother who ever lived. As flowers are the acknowledged medium of expression of this beauti- ful sentiment, the celebration of the day affords an important business op- portunity for the florist. It is to his interest to encourage by every means in his power, the annual observance of this anniversary, until the custom be- comes universal. While the progressive business man can individually exert a powerful influence in his craft, it is the co-operation of the whole trade that brings the best results. They must first believe in and see its possibilities. and are then reaily to more than do their part. There are thousands of the trade who never seem to get out of the beaten path, being satisfied to "jog 786 The American Florist. May 1, along" in the same old way yeai- after year. Golden opportunities are open to them, such as tlie national publicity campaign, wliich is so ably managed by the best talent of the country, but they can see notliing in its appeal, althougli its slogan which ihey themselves make use of. is now an almost universal liousehold phrase. In every community where the trade have joined together and advertised Mothers' day, through co-operative ef- fort, big business has been the result. With the recurrence of each anniver- sary, the cumulative effect of previous publicity is a great help to that of the present. Greater interest is taken by the trade, because their former efforts brought them good business, and tliey work all the harder for greater results. In advance of the appearance of the circus and theatrical attractions, the live press agents make free use of the reading columns of the newspapers, vvhere, on one pretext or another, they "get their stoi'y across." The history of Mothers' day, with its personal appeals, should be made the subject of innumerable articles, which if compiled by competent professional writers, would easily find entrance to the daily press in every community. Such propaganda would be of the great- est benefit in arousing interest and enthusiasm in the observance of the day. An appropriation for the prepara- tion of such article^ should be made from every advertising fuml. Much can be done by reporters of tlie local press, who when advertising is in sight, are glad to lend a hand with reading no- tices at no additional expense. All that is required, is the request, and the furnishing of a little data to work from. Churches are, as a rule, eager to take this matter up, most clergymen being glad to eulogize the mothers of -Jie nation, and devote the exercises of the day in honoring them. Mayors of cities or other chief officers, will on request, issue proclamations eulogizing and declaring the day one to be ob- served officially as Mothers' day. Mem- bers of every florists' committee, should separately have those various matters in charge, in some cases w-riting the proclamations, if so requested. All this can be done in a quiet w.iy. with the i-epult that these various agencies will be working and contributing tow.^rds a greater observance of the anniversary. In some communities, flowers have been furuished by the trade, so that each Sunday school schcl ir is given one to wear; this beiug .■inothei- to ■ ii of advertising and trying to make the custom universal. Heard In a Retail Store. Customer — Mr. , the fern that I paid yon four dollars for II) days ago is all yellow and withered already. Retailer — Madam, when did you wa- ter it? Customer — Twice since I bought it. Retailer — How much did vou give it then? Customer — One-half cup of water each time, and it drank every bit of it. Can you tell me what to do with it? Retailer — Yes, Madam, go home, and throw it awav. 0.\KL.\.M). C.\LIP. — The Tri-State Pot- tery Co.. has been incorporated with a capital stock of $2.W,000. Alu.vnce. O. — Koch's Quality Flow- er Shop, under the management of II. H. Koch and wife, will open in the near future, at 23 East State street. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. KUt, Phlla., Pa. Next Week In the Flower Shop. Flowers are now most plentiful, and all retailers should plan an ever.\ day campaign featuring in succession this or that fiower or plant that can be bought and handled to the best advan- tage. The way to sell flowers, is to sell them, that is, to push, present and call attention to them in every possible man- ner. While beautiful in themselves, there is much that can be done in ar- rangement and display that will, by contrast, bring out their form and color- ing. The short-stemmed stock, such as pansies, violets, etc.. should be shown in shallow bowls or low handle baskets with a touch of ribbon on the handle. They will then present an artistic ap- pearance, while with their stems in water, will last, and in the quantity lots, attract much more attention than if kept in boxes in the flower case. Attractive display is a great factor in the sale of cut flowers. A number of small arranged baskets, if given promi- nence in the window, suggest to the passersby a use for them as a small gift to repay an obligation, perhaps a birthday remembrance, or to cheer up a sick friend, as in their purchases of flowers on the street, they had no in- tention of buying until they were at- tracted by their beauty. All other street sales are made in the same way. It is because the one hundred and oiie things are constantly being offered to the p.-issing throngs, that they find buyers in people who never saw the goods before, and for which there w-as no previous demand. The show window is one of the great- est assets of the store, and now. when flowers are so plentiful, it should be used to the limit in exploiting and pre- senting flowers iu a manner best cal- culated to keep them moving. Do not forget the display cards which in short snappy sentences, add importance, to the exhibit, particularly if they con- tain special price figures. Post cards, which are the same price as before the war. can be utilized to carry a small message to the s-tore's list of customers and prospects .apprizing them of these special sales. The little notices can be multigraphed at small expense, and these going out once or twice a week, will speed things up wonderfully. A larger mailing card, in self-tones of MOTHERS' DAY BASKET OF WHITE SWEET PEAS. 1920. The American Florist. 787 various colors, so thnt no two shall bo alike, will allow for more artistic set- ting up, and will bo carrloil for the same postage. The cominir week will wind up with tho observance of Mothers' day, which should surely Rive inspiration for at- tractive window display. Wherever this anniversary has been featured In any way by tho trade co-operatively, results have been more than satisfac- tory. Where the initiative is lacking, nr when, from some fancicil, and greneral- ly altoRcther wrong- impression, the traile will not or cannot be brought to- gether, then it is the individual con- cerns that will push the day. as they believe in it, and will receive the bene- fit. Mothers' day has great possibiUtios, and too mucli thought and planning, particularly in spreading its propa- ganda, cannot be given to it. Boxes of flowers, nicely arranged, also made up vase baskets, should contain a fair sized card, inscribed, "Mothers' day," in good text or script. One of the colored Mothers' day stamps, at one end, will give it character. The poster of the national publicity committee will be found a good window card. This event should be made the subject of a cir- cular to one's trade and special lists of desirable people. Each piece of such literature is likely to be read by two or more people and, for its price, is the best kind of publicity. Keep up an active campaign for sum- mer window boxes. The man that goes after this trade, will get it. Many new customers, people who have never had these decqrative helps in their windows, or on their porches, will respond favor- ably, if the matter is well presented. Sweet peas are now fine and plenti- ful. They are popular, and should he sold in quantities in special sales, as prices are so much below those of a month ago. Exploit the Florists' Telegraph De- livery service in connection with Moth- ers' day. There are many who have broken home ties, that will be glad to avail themselves of this service if they learn of its existence and are shown its cfBciency. It is the outgoing orders, those that are created in one's own store, that are most profitable. A wonderful business can be built up by featuring the great extent and speed of the asso- ciation's service. Do not fail to use the Mothers' day stamps on all literature and every box and package that leaves the store. Table Decorations. The one special feature in the ar- rangement of ilowers for the formal or social home affairs, centers in the din- ner or buffet table. Here is where ev- ery guest is sure to be interested, and the greatest thought and care should be taken to make this so artistic and beau- tiful that it will call forth admiring comments and make a lasting impres- sion. The question of cost will, of course, be a great factor, as at this season, flowers of all kinds are relative- ly high in price, and one has to be governed accordingly. For a buffet table there is generally limited room, and the decorations have to be confined to the center, although when desired, a canopy effect can be added, as this will not take up any of the valuable space. The center may be a plateau of flowers, which can be made more effective, if a low chande- lier does not interfere, by means of a tall, slender vase in the center to be filled with long stemmed flowers that will spread out gracefully. If for a tea, ribbons or chiffon laid on the cloth, running from corner to corner diag- MOTHERS' DAY WINDOW DECORATIONS. Whistler's Picture of His Mother. onally, and tied at each corner with a Huffy bow and streamers to hang down the length of the cloth, together with a bunch of flowers at each corner, is a good finish. This can be further elab- orated by streamers of smilax, dotted with flowers or chiffon bands, tied to the chandelier in the center, and grace- fully curving to the corners, giving a canopied effect. Such a decoration is more striking if the flowers and rib- bon are both of a color, all pink, all red, all orange, etc., although good two- color combinations are also effective. The dinner table, with its more or less extensive space, gives the deco- rator great latitude, so that the deco- rative schemes are innumerable. The most simple form is a vase or plateau in the center, to be further elaborated for the long table, with a half center at either end. For many years this was the standard, and a supply of various sized flat willow plateau baskets were a necessary part of the florist's stock. A very effective treatment of the long table is a tall, slender vase in the cen- ter, to be filled with choice long-stemmed flowers. At either fend are good-sized rose bowls, to be generously filled. A winding spray is then laid on the cloth, with smilax, asparagus or feathered fern fronds. These start either side of the center, beginning with a small point, and curving one to the right and the other to the left, extending and gradually widening in size and thick- ness down the center, until the rose bowls are reached. These sprays are then filled with the same flowers as are used in the bowls, the effect being as if they were pouring out of these receptacles. The flowers used on the cloth, if well filled with water, will look very well until the dinner is over. A bunch or two of violets scattered among the others, will add a delight- ful fragrance. Narrow boards planted with choice ferns and variegated foli- age plants, can be used to connect the center and half center and vases, filled with choice flowers, above the line of vision, will not interfere with the view across the table. The ferns and other small plants out of pots, tied with moss to the boards, when nicely arranged, have a very decorative effect and are a fine background. This fern bank can be of even width, the length of the table, but is more effective if tapered from each end toward the center. The edges can be finished with stemmed choice tasselled ferns. The color effect has much to do with tlie success of table decorations. AH 788 The American Florist. May 1, one color ia bold and striking, the cal- endula in its bright orange tones, which light up well under artificial light, be- ing a good example, as are also daffo- dils. The snapdragon of the same shades will look well in the tall vases. All pink snapdragon, with white, makes a beautiful table, and nothing is more dainty than sweet peas, which can be most effectively used in a number of artistic arrangements. Bands of chiffon, the color of the flow- ers used, stretched on the cloth just inside the plate line and tuftted at the end or corner where they cross, is a feature that gives a good decorative The purpose of this article, is this : That in the event of anyone receiving an order, regardless of conditions, fill it as best he can, but send something, so that the customer on the other end will feel that you did the best you could. Do not come back with the answer, "No flowers to fill your order." Use leaves, foliage, plants, or whatever possible un- der the circumstances, but do something to prove that at least you had some con- ception of the other fellow's feelings. Tliis will go a long way towards helping our F. T. D. o:-ders. This occurs mainly in small towns. Unquestionably, many of j'ou have had this experience, or a MOTHERS' DAY WINDOW DECORATIONS. Empty Box Decorated. effect. For the round table, the tall center vase, supplemented with a wreath or circle of flowers on the cloth, several inches inside the plate line, is very effective. This can be made on a mossed frame in two sections, or the flowers sprayed on the cloth, stuck through or supported in a ground work of smllax or fluffy ferns. Five small rose bowls, placed at reg- ular intervals, filled and connected one with another by an entwining and ta- pering spray, are used instead of the wreath to get a more elaborate effect. Sweet peas are especially adapted for this form of decoration, as are also freesias, which arrange well with them. Plateaus of growing ferns, with an inverted pot or other concealed and safe foundation, on which to stand tall Center vases of flowers, are effective, and with a dozen or two choice blooms, can be made much more elaborate. Constructive Criticism. During the past few years of constr\ic- tive building of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association, and with tlie all enduring foundation which had previ- ously been built, and with which our organization and its principles have flourished, and is still furthering its progress, may we not feel doubly proud of our accomplishment and progress? With the ever growing increased vol- ume of telegraph delivery business of flowers, who can afford to say he will not join? During the past year, many vicissitudes have arisen, due to strikes, storms, etc, which would have made the sending of flowers impossible, yet through our organization, we were able to cope with almost every situation. Occasionally, however, we send an or- der to someone who evidently has not the slightest conception of business. whereby a floral piece is ordered, and because of the scarcity of flowers, or something else, sevei-al days afterwards, will come a note saying that it was im- possible to fill the order, and not having the foresight to use something, at least to fill the want as best he could. similar one, and if this simple remedy mentioned above, is applied to the case, it will go a long way toward helping the small weaknesses we have had happen several times. With the hope that this will attract the attention of those who have had oc- casion to have this occur, and profit by past experience and the desire to further improve one of the petty little things that creep into our F. T. D. business, I will say that we are to be congratulated on the wonderful strides already made. We are also proud of the fact that flo- rists, generally, are on the job in reganls to the promptness of meeting their ob- ligations when bills are due one another. This is particularly gratifying as it is one of tlie most encouraging steps into furthering progress, and it reminds us of John Randolph, who said : "I have discovered the philosopher's stone that turns everything into gold; it is. pay as you go," This is one of the essential steps to progress, so keep it up for fur- ther success, Henry Pexn, Boston, Mass. BiN0ir.\MPTOX, N. Y. — William More- house has been appointed city gardener, succeeding Girard Pool, resigned. THE CARNATION. J ^M ^ ,4'X w -l w -^ lif^^^ ^m^HmRP^^ ^kIPn W'i P^'- i ^J Hjigjg^i^ ahm ^^gj^ PK- ' 1 —^ Spring: Care of Young Plants. Tlie season having passed the month of April, it is now time to make prepara- tions for planting the young carnation plants out into the field, which can be attended to just as soon as the ground becomes dry enough to be properly worked and the weather conditions will permit. To the carnation grower who grows a large number of plants, the work of transferring the young stock to their field quarters is about the most important job that he has to attend to at this season of the year. He, there- fore, makes particular effort to see that the work is carried out as it should be, having learned from experience the im- portance of planting out the young plants as early as the outside conditions will allow. The practice followed gen- erally by most carnation growers of lift- intr their carnation plants for benching late in July, does. not allow the plants any too much time in the field to make their growth. This makes it necessary to plant them out as soon as possible, and the earlier start they get toward becoming thoroughly well established in the field before summer conditions pre- vail, so much better will be their chances of making fine plants for bench- ing late in July or early in August, nAKDB2?ING OFF THE YOUNG PLANTS. i Carnation plants are hajf-hardy in tlieir nature, and if gradually hardened I off before planting outside, will not suf- fer any harm from the weather condi- tions after May 1, but they should not be kept in the greenhouse at a high temperature up to the time they are planted out in the field or they are very likely to receive a severe setback. If there are enough of the plants to occupy a whole house by themselves, then it is a very easy matter to shut off the heat from them to lower the temperature and harden them by ventilating freely, both day and night, and eliminating any syringing, as well as by watering spar- ingly at the roots. A week or 10 days of this treatment will harden the plants suflaciently for planting out. But if the young plants are being grown on a bench in a house containiug miscella- neous plants, then it will be best to transfer them to a cold frame for a week or 1(1 days' hardening off before plant- ing outside. During favorable weather, the sash can be removed from the frames, but they should be put on again at night until the plants have become thoroughly hardened. MOTHERS' DAY Wl Box KillPii NDOW DECORATIONS, for Displftv. 1920. The America n Florist. 789 TOPPINO THE YOUNO PLANTS. This part of the work Is very im- porlant, nn cover postugo, etc. Situation Wnnted. — By flrst-class norlst us foreman and grower; 26 years experience. H In America; foreman about four years. First In cut flowers and [>ot plants. Address Key 47*t, euro Amerlciin Florist. Situation AVnnfed — As Kardener and Borlst on private place by May 1. Life experience In all branches. Akb 46; married; no children. Strong. In good health; German-American; present place three years but would like a chance; good references. Write, please state wages and particulars. Gardener. SlOl Grand Are. Cednr Rnplda. In. Situation Wanted — As gardener and florist in commercial or private place; by May 1 or later. Life experience In all branches. Age 35; married; no chil- dren; strong and In good health; Ger- man; present place over 10 years but would like to make a change; good references. Write, please stating wages and particulars. Address William Becker, AVIncoma, Huntington, N. Y. HELI" WANTED — All-around man and landscape gardener. Johnson & Chronis, 4701 Lake Park Ave., Chi- cago. For Sale — Greenhouses. 7000 square feet of glass; two stores; located at the entrance of the largest cemetery In Chicago. Address W. Burmeister. 1767 Cemetery Drive. Chicago. For Sale — Greenhouse in good town about SO miles west of Boise. It must be sold; only greenhouse in this town. A. Gonderman, 7th Street and 18th Avenue south. Nampa, Idaho. For Sale — Greenhouses. 14.000 feet of glass; store and residence. A mod- ern plant: cement walls, large cement service shed, boiler room, coal shed and heated garage. Located in a live college town of about 25,000; S5 miles northwest of Chicago; the only large greenhouses in the city. Possession can be taken at once. Reason for sell- ing: retiring from business. Can be bought with or without residence or store. Terms easy. Would be willing to rent for one year to the right party with option to buy; a good chance for a young live florist that means busi- ness. Address Key 477, care American Florist. For Sale Complete set of store fixtures. $300 cash, takes the whole outfit. Key 468, care American Florist. WANTED lOO HOT BED SASH 3i 6 ft., glazed. Quote lowest price at once. The D. Hill Nursery Co. DUNDEE, - - ILLINOIS FOR SALE. Four greenhouses (27x126); 6 acres of land; 4-rooni house; city water and gas; located within Chicago limits. For par- ticulars apply Key 475, care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED By practical landscape man. Have hail loni; experience in management and development of large estates and In all linos of landscape work; also building of golf courses and road con- struction. Can furnish best of reference. Key 4.S(), care .Vmericnn Florist, WANTED Greenhouse painter seeks work; owner furnish paint; state size of houses; job will be done in a contract way. WM. C. KIRSTIEN, 303 E. Baker St., Bloomlngton, ID. HELP VVAMTED. Few helpers in rose houses. $4.50 per day. When Sunday work is neces- sary we will pay an extra $6 uO Good chance for advancement. Bassctt €c Wash burn 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO AGCNCy WANTED. Swiss seedsman, well known among continental wholesale seed trade, wishes to represent first-class firm for whole of Europe. Write to JULES KAISER, Commerce 7, Geneva. Switzerland. OFFICIAL S. A. F. | Shipping Labels | g w n Actual size of Ii-af 25is5M inches FOR CUT FLOWERS: In two colors^^ gummed paper; vur card, etc., in _ black iind leaf adopted by the S. A. F. a In red. Prices : Per 500. $3.35 ; i.er 1000, a $5.00. Samples on request. Electro of ^ leaf, postpaid, $2.00. Cash with order. B AMERICAN FLORIST CO. ^ 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO WANTED RETAIL STOREMAN Capable of all kinds of decorations. Must have ability. State age, wages and former references. A. LANGE 77-79 East Madison Street, * * * * CHICAGO * * * * * Sell Surplus Plants lESefore They Spoil By Overcrowding ADVERTISE THEM NOW American Florist Co. | 440 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO * t 796 The American Florist. May 1, VS!itS!gtt;St!i!t!S!!!g»0!SO!l!S!Sii!S!t!Si>!>^^ Own Root Rose Stock PREMIER $20.00 per 100. $17.60 per 100. $15.00 per 100. $176.00 per 1000. COLUMBIA ;|: Frank H. Dunlop THE 1920 WONDER $35.00 per 100. $300.00 per 1000. AMERICAN BEAUTY $22.00 per 100. $200.00 per 1000. Above are all ready from 2VJ inch pots. Stock selling rapidly. Let us hear from you at once. CHARLES H. TOTTY COMPANY, Madison, New Jersey OPHELIA $160.00 per 1000. $126.00 per 1000. »««4«««««««J«5««««««SS«$««««*W«««««««««««««^^ ««*5«««««««««*S!5S««s sss^: San Francisco. SOCIAL EVENTS MOVE MUCH OF SUPPLT. This has been a fairly active week. Weddings and other social affairs have made a demand for stock that was very welcome. Funeral work was quite heavy and called for a large quan- tity of flowers. In the wholesale mar- ket, roses have taken another drop and very good stock can now be procured at very reasonable figures. In carna- tions, Laddie is far in the lead in public favor. The stores find it difficult, how- ever, to maintain an adequate supply. All other varieties are plentiful and very cheap. Outdoor tulips of good quality are being offered freely. There are plenty of gigantenms on the market. Prices are low for nearly all arrivals. Sweet peas of nearly every color are to be seen. They are all outdoor stock and are bringing good returns. Violets are rapidly going out of the market after a long, successful season. The or- chid supply is limited, with a steady demand. The gardenia arrivals are about equal to requirements. The same is true of lily of the valley. The plant trade is rather slow. Not much flower- ing stock is to be had. The supply of ferns and other greens cleans up well, owing to the strong demand. NOTES. Secretary F. C. Bums, of the Cali- fornia Dahlia Society, says that this year's tests of new varieties at the society's trial grounds at San Rafael will exceed those of any other year. Great numbers of novelties by different growers are now being grown here, and will be judged this fall. He says that much interest is being manifested in the show, which the society will give in September. The plant growers of the west will be glad to learn that the United States de- partment of agriculture has assigned W. F. Fields, of Washington, to be plant pathologist at this port, with headquar- ters in the Ferry building. Mr. Fields is a specialist in fungus diseases and will devote his time to examining plant importations for such maladies. The MacRorle-McLaren Company has been making pretty window displays, calling the attention of the public to the service offered by the Florists' Tele- graph Delivery. This firm aims to keep the public reminded at all times of this convenience, and reports a noticeable in- crease in this department of their busi- ness. P. Vincent Matraia, manager of the Art Floral Company, has purchased a 1920 Cadillac coupe for recreation dur- ing the sumrner months. Trade con- tinues brisk with this firm all the time. J. A. Axell is experiencing a strong demand for sweet peas, Cecile Brunner roses and asparagus from out of town. He says the violet shipping trade is nearly over for this season. George C. Roeding, of the Fancher Creek Nurseries, of Fresno, is one of the Hoover delegates at the coming presidential primary in May. Angelo J. Rossi, of Pelicano, Rossi & Co. is chairman of the committee which is pledged to raise $250,000 year- ly to advertise this city. P. Conchi, of Colma, brought in the first Ulrich Brunner roses of the sea- son. The stock had fine long stems and met with ready sale. JAMES T. Lynch. Seattle, Wash. DEMAND WEAKENS SOMfcWHAT. The sales of all fJowers were a little slower during the past week, and in one or two lines the trade found it hard to clean up without using the stock in funeral work. This was especially true of calla and giganteum lilies. California shipments have been fairly well elimi- nated as the local cut is heavy enough to supply the general demand and the quality has been much better. There has been less of a demand for cut flowers than anything else, with baskets and pot offerings the easiest lines to dispose of. Local grown roses are making many friends through the fine stock now be- ing furnished, Ophelia, Columbia, Pre- mier and Ward being the most common varieties. There has been rather a shortage of first-class violets, but the call has been rather slow, so that this did not prove the liardship which might have been expected. A number of shops have been offering blooming pansy plants, and these have been used in boxes prepared for store decorations. According to advices from the south, irises will be here for Mothers' day if not before. Some exceptionally fine pot hydrangeas have been received of late, and the lighter supplies of primroses, cinerarias and azaleas helped to turn buyers to this offering. Some of the more colorful tulips move well, and late hyacinths have been arriving in insuffi- cient amounts. The local cut of sweet peas has been increasing and easier prices have been the rule. Orchids .are holding up in nice style, especially cat- tleyas. with a sale for all stock offered, but there has been a notable scarcity of both gardenias and lily of the valley. There has been a fair shipping business, and greenhouse prospects for this sum- mer are very good. NOTES. Lately, the Hollywood Gardens origi- nated a style in bridal bouquets which has been greatly copied, and has re- ceived notice in national fashion mag- azines. The bride's and bridesmaids' flowers are made up in colonial design, with the bouquet fastened to an ostrich fan, the latter being the gift of the bride to her attendants. The novelty of the idea became popular at once, and has been used in many fashionable wed- dings. Rosaia Bros, announce that hereafter the Woodland Park Floral Company, recently purchased by them, will be known as the Orpheum Floral Company, its former title. Henry Day will be re- tained as manager. This firm has been showing the best pot hydrangeas and Ward roses seen on this market. The carpenters working on the new shop of L. W. McCoy have been making fair progress and business is being car- ried on as well as possible under the conditions. Manager Fred H. Rowe re- ports excellent Pink Enchantress carna- tions coming in from the greenhouses, and also some fine roses. An unusually good demand for cal- ceolarias and dahlia bulbs is reported from the Woodlawn Flower Shop, with other lines moving out nicely. Some fine double daffodils have also been fea- tured. Visitors : E. A. Fetters and Thomas Brown, Detroit, Mich.; Geo. B. Weigand and wife. Indianapolis, Ind.; all on their way home after an extended stay in Cal- ifornia. H. M. Nashville, Tenn. PRINCIPAL DEMAND IS FUNERAL WORK. During the past two weeks, funeral work has furnished the greater part of the trade's activity, but at present, with warm weather and sunshine, the plant demand is opening up nicely and will continue good for some time, as frost danger will be over by May 10. Irises are in full bloom, and every yard with any space to spare, is filled with them and narcissi in pleasing color combina- tions. Roses seem plentiful with prices still following a range of $4-.$6. with the best bringing $S. Carnations are much more plentiful, although some florists are having a limited number shipped in, principally for use in funeral work. They sell at .$.3 per dozen. Lilies continue in plentiful supply. The florists at the market house have been doing a thriv- ing Saturday business, with a wonderful sale for pansies, and verbenas, petu- nias, geraniums, etc., much sought Country growers are selling bunches of the blue iris and narcissi at remarkably low figures, and many of these are car- ried home with market purchases. M. C. D. 1920. The American Florist. 797 MEMORIAL DAY Order Your Prepared Toliages, Wreaths and Supplies Early. |VIAGNOLI/\ LEAVES NON-MOULDY. FLEXIBLE. UNIFORM SIZE. Colors: Green, Brown, Purple. CYCAS LEAVES PLIABLE. NON-CURLING. QUALITY LEAVES at practically the same prices as inferior imitations. IVIAGNOLIA WREATHS Made on mossed wire frames of freshly prepared leaves by expert designers. RUSTIC WREATHS M TT3u3SI1 AVO^^ vUlvAUU, ILLi NOTICE:— We close at 5 o'clock week days. Closed all day Sundays. Chicago. STOCK IS IN BKTTER DESTAI^D. Stock is in better demand this week, consequently prices have advanced somewhat, but at that, there is plenty to go around in almost all lines at very reasonable figoires. Some particularly • fine American Beauty roses are arriv- ing now and are selling nicely, with extra fancy stock bringing .$12 per dozen. Columbia, Premier and Mrs. CJias. Russell are also reaching the market in splendid condition, and are moving at good prices. Ophelia. Sun- burst, Killarney, Killarney Brilliant, White Killarney, Double White Killar- ney, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Montrose, Champ Wieland, ' Hoosier Beauty^ Milady. Richmond. My Maryland and Mrs. George Shawyer are having a better call. Cecile Brunner, Elgar, Baby Doll and Nesbit are to be had in limited supply. Carnations are not as plentiful as they have been, and are in good demand this week. Lilies are seen in good supply at some of the houses, and the same holds true for callas. Orchids are none too plentiful, and there are just about enough gar- denias to go around. Lily of tlie valley is in fair supply, but is holding its own. Sweet peas are plentiful, but are having a very good call, considering the general market conditions. Some fine snapdragons are attracting the atten- tion of the buyers, and are to be seen featured prominently in many of the window displays of the leading stores. Calendulas, daisies, freesias. anemones, narcissi, jonquils, tulips, violets, stocks, pansies and other miscellaneous flow- ers, including lilac and trailing arbutus, are seen in the offerings. Green goods are none too plentiful. The outlook is very bright for a heavy demand for st6cT< for Mothers' day. and everyone who has not already placed their or- ders W^ill do well to do so immediatelv IN CHICAGO Don't let Department Stores use Cut Flowers to advertise their business — Advertise YOUR Business. Play on this market to your advan- tage in Buying Here. Protection Kennicott Bros. Co. 174 North Wabash Avenue CHICAGO Heaviest in Roses and Carrations with all other seasonable Cat Flowers right "IN THE PLACE* 1920. The American Florist. 799 Now is the Time to Place Your Orders Witii Us For Mothers' Day Owing to the extensive advertising and the gain- ing popularity of the day, the demand this year will be stronger than ever, making it necessary for the buyer to arrange for his supply immediately. We will be exceptionally strong on Choice Roses Columbia, Russell, Cecile Brunner, IVIilady, Sunburst, Ophelia, Ward, White Killarney, Pink Killarney, Killarney Brilliant and Premier. Sll The Best Carnations Also Valley, Darwin Tulips, Lilies, Cattleyas, Jonquils, Calendulas, Snap- dragons, White and Yellow Daisies, Candytuft, Stocks, Pansies, Etc., Etc. Heavy Supply of Fancy Sweet Peas The BEST in The Chicago Market— -Bar None. COMPLETE LINE OF GREENS. -^ C!:!!!^ ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph St., l Dp,ones|ce„trai|^283 CHICAGO y 800 The American Florist. May 1, rsc EXTRA HEAVY SUPPLY ROSES --CARNATIONS For Mothers' Day Place your orders with the best stock obtainable us and you will get for the least money MOTHERS' DAY PRICE LIST PREHIEB Per 100 Select 136.00 Fancy 26.00 Medium 20.00 Short 12.00 KrSSELX, Per 100 Select t36.00 Fancy 26.00 Medium 20.00 Short 12.00 COmMBIA Select . . , . Fancy . . . . M»'rltum Short OPHKLIA Select . . . . Fancy . , . . Medium . Short SUNBURST Select . . . Fancy . . . Medium . Short Subject to Change \Vlthout Notirit. Per 100 ..$20.00 . . 16.00 12. CO . 8.00 to 10.00 Per iOO $20.00 16.00 12.00 . 8.00 to 10.00 Per 100 $20.00 15.00 , 12.00 .$8.00 to $10.00 White— KILLABNKT— Pink Per 100 Medium $10.00 Short 8.00 ROSES, Onr Selection 18.00 CARNATIONS Per 100 Fancy, assorted colors. $10.00 to $12.00 Good 8.00 MISCELLANEOUS Calla LlllPS, per doz. $ 2.00 Ferns, per 1000 6.00 Galax, per 1000 2.00 Sprengerl, per bunch 60 WIETOR BROS. 30 East Randolph St., ^^^^^**^***' L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 CHICAGO Place your orders for stock for Mothers' Day with us now — The demand will be strong and everyone should have an ample supply to meet it. Roses, Carnations, Sweet Peas, Gardenias, etc. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOIiESAIiB FI/>IUSTS • 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. to protect their supply. Play safe — order early. NOTES. The Antoinette Flower Shop will open a retail florist store at 934 East Forty-seventh street, May 1, with Henry M. Hirsch in charge. The A. L. Randall Co. furnished the complete set of store fixtures, and the new firm will make a strong: bid for the business in its neighborhood. Mr. Hirsch needs no Introduction to the trade, having been engaged in the retail business here for many years, during which time he has made a host of friends, all of whom join in wishing him every success In his new undertaking. The florists' club will meet at the Hotel Randolph next Thursday evening. May G, at 8 o'clock. The American Greenhouse Manufacturing Co. will en- tertain the members with its two-reel movie, "Wonderland Under Glass." The April meeting was rather poorly at- tended, when the film was shown for the first time, so It will be placed on the screen again at the next meeting by special request. The Central Floral Co.'s window dis- plays are attracting much attention. A background of cherry trees and lilacs in bloom, furnish the touch of spring, and while the blossoms are artificial, the trees are natural, which keeps the onlooker guessing. Nine out of 10 be- lieve the blossoms to be natural. Sam Seligman, New York represen- tative for the McCallum Co., Pitts- burgh, Pa., and Morris Levlne, with Lion & Co., New York, called on the trade here this week. Mrs. Fred Cindel (formerly Miss Fan- nie Pratt, of Vaughan's Seed Store), now of Johannesburg, South Africa, is visiting friends here, with her husband. 1920. The American Florist. 801 ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin LARGE CUTS OF I I FOR I I Mothers^ Pay^ May 9 [ I Exceptionally fine White Killarney, Rillarney, Killarney Brilliant, Mrs. Clias. Russell, | I My Maryland, Sunburst, Ophelia, Premier, Columbia, Milady and Champ Weiland. | I CARNATIONS | I Good Supply of White, Pink and Red | 1 While we will have a good supply of Carnations, there will not be enough flowers to 1 I supply the demand, so push roses on that day. You will find that the public in a great | 1 many cases prefer them to carnations, so make allowance for the scarcity of carnations 1 i and substitute roses. They will move just as quickly. Make up your order for us today. 1 I When Ordering Remember White Flowers Stand for | I Mothers' Memory and Colored Flowers for Mothers Living | ^ Buy Direct from the GroTrer MOTHERS' DAY PRICE I 1ST Subject to Change Without "Sotle* = Per 100 135.00 25.00 20.00 12.00 MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Specials Select Medium $15.00 to Short COLUMBIA Specials Select Medium $16.00 to Short PREJMIBR Specials Select Medium IB.OO to Short ♦.. JWLADY Specials ,. ^ Select 12.00 to Medium Short Champ Wetland ^ Killarney I Specials Killarney Brilliant f Select ..$12.00 to White KlUamey J Medium My Maryland SIhort EXTRA SPECIAL STOCK $36.00 25.00 20.00 12.00 35.00 26.00 20.00 12.00 20.00 16.00 10.00 8.00 Per 100 $20.00 16.00 10.00 8.00 SUNBURST, OPHELIA Per 100 Specials $20.00 Select $12.00 to 15 00 Medium 10.00 Short 8.00 ROSES. OUR SELECTION. 8.00 CARNATIONS Good and Fancy $10.00 to $12.00 Street Peaa IJIIes AdInntnm Asparacos. per bunch 60c Boxwood, per bunch 86a Ferns, per 1,000 $6.00 Galax, bronze and green, 1,000. $2.00 , Lenocthoe Spraya Smllax. per doz. strings $8.00 BILLED ACCORDINGLY. 3.00 to 4.00 2t.«0 2.00 1.00 IPETER REINBERGI I Wholesale Florist | i 30 Cast Randolph St., CTNTRAx^6owr"*2846 CHICAGO | iuuiuuiuniiwiuuuuuiiiuiiiiumiiwiuuiuiiiuuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ 802 The American Florist. May 1, The American Greenhouse Manufac- turing Co.'s force held its monthly meet- ing and banquet at the Hotel Randolph, April 24. L.. E. Hooper, local represen- tative of the Louisiana Red Cypress Co.. was invited to speak on the "wood eternal," and gave an interesting talk on this subject. Carl Ickes, of the Ickes-Braun Mill Co., and Harry Berner, who has charge of the drafting depart- ment of the American Greenhouse Man- ufacturing Co., spoke on the use of cy- press in connection with greenhouse con- struction, all of which proved very in- structive. H. O. S. Nichols had charge of the affair, and officiated as toast- master at the banquet. Nearly everyone in the trade is push- ing Mothers' day strong by using the S. A. F. stamps, folders, posters, slides, electros, etc. Those who have not ob- tained any one of these items, and would like to. can do so through the Florists' Publicity Service Bureau, 431 South Dearborn street. The Mothers' day poster is the prettiest ever issued and is being used extensively all over the city. Poehlmanu Bros. Co.'s roses are ar- riving' in fine condition, particularly Mrs. Chas. Russell and Columbia. Or-' chids and lily of the valley are in good supply at their establishment. This firm's stock. in general has never run so high in quality as this season. Fred Schramm, of Park Ridge, says that work has been started on his new carnation house. Mr. Schramm is a stockholder in the Chicago Flower Growers' Association, which handles his entire output. H. N. Bruns' investment in lily of the valley pips was the heaviest ever this year, the figures being very large. His cuts are fine, and the quality is so' high that the buyer is more than satis- fied. Erne & Co. expect to experience an early cleanup of stock for Mothers' day, even though they will be well supplied with spring stock of every description. Wietor Bros, are cutting heavily in Mrs. Chas. Russell. Premier and Colum- bia roses of fine quahty. and have a big- cut, of Ophelia coming in crop for Mothers' day. :A. T. Pyfer & Co. are prepared to handle a brisk Mothers' day business, and while they will have a good supply of (Stock to offer, an. early, cleanup is looked 'foJ-. 't'he A. L. Randall Co. will have a gapd supply of peonips. .for Mothers' day, but it is almost a certamty that thfe demand will be greater than the suiiply^ , . . ■ A. L- Vaughan & Co. have had a num- ber of inquiries in regard to stock for M(?thers! day, when the demand promises to exceed all expectations. The John Kruchteh' CO. has Had a good call for sweet peas the past week, wl^ich brought high prices, eonsi--•-■•.■••«■■■«»»- it it T t t t t t -•--•--•- ■ » » » ■ ■ Large Supply of Fine Stock for t MOTHERS' DAY-MAY 9 White Flowers for Mothers' Memory; Bright Flowers for Mothers Living, Roses and Carnations as usual will be our leaders but we are strong on all seasonable stock and will fill your orders to your satisfaction at prices that are reasonable. It is advisable to place your order early for there is always a big detnand for stock and by doing so you will avoid disappointment. ERNE ^ (COMPANY * * * * * * * * * * * 4* t 30 E. Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. t Mrs. Conrad Frauenfelder. :^34.3 West Madison street, announces the engage- meut of her daughter. Edna, to Louis J. Moreau, of Springfield. Mass. Mr. Moreau is in business at Los Angeles. Calif. The entire trade joins in con- gratulating the happy young couple. Peter Reinberg is cutting splendid Mrs. Chas. liussell roses in quantity, which are in good demand this week. The shipping trade promises to be e.Ktra heavy this year for Mothers' day judg- ing from the early ordei's that have al- ready been booked here. Vaughan's Seed Store reports ti-ade in spring bulbs, both by mail and wire, holding up remarkably well. The re- tail counter trade among seedsmen, having been held back by cold weather, is now evidently more active in bulbous stock and dormant plants. Miller & Musser are agreeably sur- prised over the number of sales in their retail seed department, which so far, have exceeded all expectations. Herman Schiller is back in the har- ne.'^s at Schiller's north side store, which his many friends in the trade are pleased to know. Robert Northam says that he ha,s never seen the quality of George Rein- berg's Mrs. Chas. Russell roses as ele- gant as now. Kennicott Bros. Co. is offering a regular supply of lilac, which it is receiving in quantity daily from Villa Ridge. Miss May Schultz is back on the job at the J. A. Budlong Co.'s store after enjoying a pleasant visit in California. Visitors : Robert Groves. Adams, Mass.: M. C. Haley and wife, Detroit, Midi.; O. J. Olson, of Holm & Olson, St. Paul. Minn. Toledo, 0. MOTIIBRS' DAY INDICATIONS GOOD. As customary after a holiday, busi- ness has been I. DAY SUNDAY, Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Prices As Low As Others. Detroit, Micli. HEAVY .SUlTl.y .\XD lAIR DEMAND. The outstiinding' feature of trade con- ditions during- the past week was the )arg-e supply of all seasonable cut flow- ers to meet a demand that could only be called fair, except in the case of stock for funerals, which, at times, materially reduced the quantity of some of the items on the list. Lilies, liowever, are being' received far in excess of require- ments and sweet peas meet tlie .same fate. The former are offered as low as •$S per lllO. and while of excellent qual- ity, sales are slow. Roses were never seen in finer condition and many bring fair returns. The cold weather has not been encouraging: to outdoor planting, but all growers are preparing' for a big rush when the planting season opens. NOTES. The publicity committee. A. Pochelon. chairman, held a meeting April 2.''. to SPHAGNUM For Florists. For Nurserymen. For SPOT SHIPMENTS or contract. Write us. CHICAGO, 31-33 W. Randolph Street NEW YORK, 43 Barclay Street VAUGMAM'S SEED STORE MOSS complete plans for putting into opera- tiiin the system for collecting funds for the co-operative advertising campaign. Every florist in this city' and suburbs will be appealed to personally for his support of the project. Mothers' day copy is being prepared and liberal ad- vertising space will be used in the daily papers, as well as a general use of post- ers and stickers. Harry Smith, of Mt. Clemens, has sold his greenhouse property to John Bannon, who has engaged Victor Rotel to take charge of the establishment. 806 The American Florist. May 1, I F. mmm co. 166 N. Wabash Ave. L. D. Phone, Central 6004 Established 1892 Daily Shipments of the finest stocli in Roses, Carnations and Violets. Headcpiarters for Wild Smilax, Fancy Ferns, Adiantum and all Green Goods. Don't forget, our Supply Department is complete— Ribbons, Chiffons, Boxes, Crepe Paper and Wire Designs. Chicago For Florists' Supplies, Baskets, Chiffons and Spring Novelties PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., ii6ii8sn..ibsi.. Pittsburgh, Pa. iMiMinnimiintaniii The latter has been in the employ of John Carey for IG years, and goes to his new charge with the best wishes of a host of friends. He will make a special- ty of carnations, chrysanthemums and sweet peas. John E. Carey, of Mt. Clemens, has sold his business to his sons, John M. and James, who will take possession, June 1. The retail store will continue to be managed by James, as in the past, while the growing end will be in charge of John M., who will also continue to conduct his retail store in Detroit. Doemling & Schimmel, Mt. Clemens, will commence the erection of a modern rose house, 70x238 feet and 27 feet high, steel construction, May 15. Forty thou- .'.00() and 7.000.000 roses throughout the United .States vearlv. J. W. I.. Salt Lake City, Utah. B.\!J WEATHER DECI!E.\SBS SUPPLY. Several days of dark, inclement weather have decrea.sed the cut of flow- ers so that the supply now about equals the demand. The carnation crop seems to be about right for Mothers' day and roses are holding their own both in num- ber and quality, with prices ranging from eight to 20 cents, with Hoosier Beauty and Columbia. 10 to 2o cents. Sweet peas are still on the short side and clean up at two cents. Gladioli, still limited in supply, although the quality is excellent, bring 20 cents. Snapdrag- ons are in fine crop and find ready buy- ers at 8 to 10 cents. NOTE.S. The Miller Floral Co.. at Farmington, is cuttin- some fine gladioli, and its roses and carnations are showing daily improvement. Some fine pelargoniums should prove quick sellers for Mothers' day. \Vm. Miller, of this firm now has quite a lot of annuals and perennials planted in his outdoor garden. His as- ters are doing especially well. A number of retailers, including Bai- iey & Sons, the Evans Floral Co., B. C. Morris, and the Miller Floral Co.. con- ducted a successful sale. April 16-17, featuring carnations at .?1 per dozen, Sell More Potted Plants Tou can easily double your plant trade by showing your customerB how easy it Is to grow potted plants with a Little Wonder Plant Irrigator They keep your plants watered Just right. "Wholesale price. $26.00 per 100. If your supply house does not carry them send us their name with your order. Sample by mail, 36o. The Wonder Plant Irrigator Go. 2918 N. Claris St., CHICAGO i^L w'1 JOHNCfJlEyER^HREADCO 7 ^^'^S:ziizzy and roses at .$1, .$2 and .'j!3, according to grade. These four stores disposed of 4,CK)0 carnations and 2.5(X) roses. Charles Soter, manager of the flower department at the Walker Dry Goods Co., who lias been on the sick list for six months, has returned to his post, greatly improved in health. The Salt Lake Floral Co. is cutting good stock, especially snapdragons and Emperor daffodils. This firm's carna- tions are coming into crop again. The Evans Floral Co. has been busy with funeral work and is very well sat- isfide with the volume of business. Emil Lund, of Bountiful, is cutting fine snapdragons and his carnations look promising. Visitors ; L. F. Darnell, traveling representative of theFlorists' Telegraph Delivery Association. Detroit, Mich. P. R. 1920. The American Florist. 807 John Kruchten Co ( Not Incorporated ) 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS Ij. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, iU. E.C.AMLINGCO. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOLBSALI! CUT FLOWER flODSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO tu D. Phones CENTRAL. 1077 and 1»78 Uention the American Florist when writing MILLER &MIISSER Wholesale Florists Z 1 1 North State Street CmUGO Mention the American Flori-ft ivhen ivriting A. L. Randall Co., -inirri Wabash Ave., and lake St. gmmg^ ^E3@ CHICAGO, ILL. vma — Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing WciiAND-RiscnCbt FLOWER GROWERS TELEPHONE . Smith FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Order. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago '- ■llllilllliiiiiiifcjiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiimiiiiiiiii Assortment of 50 Tumbler Baskets .. SPECIAL $22.50 i 1 RAEDLEIN BASKET CO. § I 713 MIlTvaokee Ave. CHICAGO, ILL.. I ^iliniiliiiiiiiinuliniiiiniiiiiiiliiiliiiiiiiiiiriiMiiiiiiiiMiiliiiiMin.iiiiiiiiitii)iiiiiiii? REFRIGERATORS complete: fixtures CENTRAL REFRIGE^Xr^ & EQUIPMENT CO. Estimates Submitted. 153 No. Clark Street, CHICAGO 808 The American Florist. May 1, yiiMiniirriiiiiniuiiiinriiiMiriiiiitiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiritriiiiitiiiMitiiiiiriitiiiiniiiiiiiiiircu For I Mothers' Day I IrosesI I We are particularly strong on i I such varieties as | i RUSSELL i I PREMIER I COLUMBIA I HADLEY I I OPHELIA I SUNBURST I You will admit that there are I I no better varieties on the market. | I Nothing will help more to in- | I crease your rose sales than for | I you to carry some of these good I I roses in stock. | I Let us fill yonr next Rose i I Order. | I The Leo Niessen Co. I I 1201 Race Street | I PHILADELPHIA, - PA. | I Branches: Baltimore, Washington. | ririiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiimriiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiKtiitiitiitllllitiitiiliiiriiv Pblladelphla. SURl'UtjS SUPPLi' AND LIGHT SALES. The past week has been one of ovei' production as far as the flower mar- ket is concerned. There was a great supply of everything-; surplus was the rule, while the demand, early in the week, particularly, was very light. However, there is aJways some activity. as was the case on Friday and Satur- day, due to the free buying- of the street men and enterprising out-of- town stores, who are quick to see an opportunity for turning the surplus over in special week-end sales. Roses were a quantity item, and they sold at about one-fourth last winter's prices, but as there are now about four times the quantity received then, results in ■money returns are the same, which after all is the thing aimed for. The last of the Emperor daffodils were in this week, ajid the fact that quite a quantity cleaned up at $4, shows that the market was not in such a hopeless condition. Shipments of southern stock have ceased. There were heavy re- ceipts of very good sweet peas, the best of which would only bring $2. Callas and Easter lilies are very plenti- ful, the giganteums being sold very low in quantity lots. There were certain- ly three times as many callas in this market the past season, as were ever seen here before, which makes them exceptionally plentiful now, yet the market appears to take them all at an .average of not much below 10 cents, which shows that production is not greatly ahead of demand. Southern outdoor lilac from Maryland is offered, but against such a full market it meets with little demand. Greens are an im- portant feature. All kinds are in de- mand, particularly asparagus. The quality of the shipments of the new crop or spring growth from Florida is excellent. When packed with wet jiiimmiiuuiiiiiiiiuniniuiiiiiilllliiiliiiiiiiiiuiiiiniiiiiiiiiiluiiiiiiiiliuiuiiiuiuitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiniiniiiiniiiiiiiniiniiiiniitiimiiiiiiiiiminimiiiitiinunuiiiiiminmiii' i Roses, Carnations, Snapdragon, Violets. All Seasonable Flowers. I I Tills Is the exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots. I 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. ■.itniiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiitiiiiiitiriiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiriiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiitiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiJiirii iiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiitiiiiiuji? VlioMe flower MjirKet^s Boston, Apr. 28. Per 100 Rnaea. American Beauty . .25. 00@ 150.00 Shawyer. Russell 10.00@26.00 Killarney 8.00® 20.00 Milady 12.00 mi 30.00 Radiance 16.00@ 40.00 -White Killai-ney 6.00@ 20.00 KlUarney Briliiajit . . lO.OOim 25.00 -Ward 6.00® 16.60 Victoria 8.00® 16.00 Hadley 6.00® 26.00 Ophelia 8.00® 20.00 Premier 12.60(s) 30.00 Columbia 16.000 2B.00 Maryland 8.00® 20.00 JHiiosler Beauty ....IB.OOw .SS.OO Stanley 12.00® 20.00 Cattleyas. per duz 12.00® 18.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 3.00 Carnations 4.00® 12.00 Lon&iflorum Lilies 6.00® 12.00 Marguerites 4.00-6.00® 8.00 Calendulas. . .doz. .75f(i)1.00 Callaa 16.60 @ 26.00 Snapdragons . doz. 1.50@4.00 Adlantuna 2.00 Asparagus Strings, per doz 9.00® 12.00 Asparagus bunches, each.. .50 .Tonquils 4.00® 6.00 Anemones, per doz 1.50 Fi-pnch Iris, per spray 35® .50 Pansles 2.00® 3.00 Myosotis, a bunch 35® 1.00 Lily of the Valley 8.00 12.00 Delphinium per doz. 4.00® 6.00 Buffalo, Apr. 28. Per 100 Roses, Beauty. Special 50.001® 60.00 Fancy 25.000 30.00 Extra 20.00® 26.00 1st 15.00® 20.00 KlIlarnBV 6.00® 16.00 My Maryland 6.00® 20.00 White K-|llarney 6.00® 15.00 Sunburst 6.00® 15.00 ■Ward 6.00® 8.00 Columbia 10.00® 26.00 Ophelia 8.00@ 20.00 Russell 10.00® 25.00 Shawyer 6.00® 16.00 Bon Silene 4.00® 6.00 Cecile Brunner .... 3.00® 4.00 Cattleyas 76.00@100.00 Dasles 1.00® 3.00 Valley 8.00® 10.00 Violets 76® 1.00 Calla Lilies 12.00® 30.00 Japan Lilies 8.00® 10.00 Easter Lilies 10.00® 20.00 Carnations 3.00® 6.00 Mignonettes 3.00® 6.00 Snapdragons 8.00® 16.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 3.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 36® .50 Ferns, per 1000 3.60 Calendulas 3.00® 6.00 Smllax, doz 4.00 Golden Spur 4.00® 5.00 Preesia 3.00® 4.00 Von Sion 3.00® 4.00 sphagnum in a ball at the ends of the stems, out of which water can still be squeezed on arrival, the sprays are as fresh and green as if just cut from the greenhouse. The price is 50 cents per dozen sprays, which when it is grown out of doors by the acre, would appear to give the returns a velvety sheen. The street men had a harvest the past iveek. all their stands being stocked to the limit. They handled good flowers, prefering in some instances to pay .$1..50 a hundred for sweet peas, rather than lower grades at half the price. April 26. — There were good shipments in all lines, with a fair demand starting with the average of last week's prices. NOTES. That growers profit to a great ex- tent when attention is given to the preparation of their stock for market, so that it shall be offered for sale in such a way as will show it to the Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pino St., St. Louis, Mo. Removal Notice BERGER BROS. are now located at 1609 Sanson St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. with a full line of everything— the best the market affords— in Cut Flowers. ClNciNN.iT'. Apr. 28. Per 100 Roses, Premier 6.00® 25.00 " Russell 6.00® 26.00 Columbia 6.00® 26.00 Butterfly 6.00® 25.00 -White Killarney ... 6.00® 20.00 Pink Killarney 6.00® 20.00 Sunburst 6.00® 20.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward... 6.00® 20.00 Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 " Baby Doll 2.00 Carnations 2.00® 4,00 Calendulas 1.00® 3.00 Sweet Peas 75® 1.00 Ferns, per l.OOu 3. bo Leucothoe, per l.noo gioo Galax, per 1.00" i^bo Smllax, per string IB® .20 Plumosus (south) per bch. .25 Easter Lilies 8.00® 10. OO Snapdragons 4.00® 8.00 Stocks, per bunch .60 best advantage, has been demonstrated by the Joseph Heacock Co. in the mar- keting of its large crops of sweet peas, which run over 10,000 a day. These were not graded, but were tied in bunches of 2.5 sprays. These were given a corsage appearance, all the flow- ers being turned toward the front, the long stems forming the foundation, wliile the shorter grades were worked in as the bunching progressed until the required number were in place, when they were bound together with the string. In this method of arranging, all flowers showed to the front, and made a much better display than when bunched round with flowers facing in every direction. There are no seconds, all appear first grade, the quality and arrangement making up for the shor- ter stems. This bunching, it is esti- mated, has added at least 2.5 per cent to the value of the stock. A wholesaler, when asked if a promi- nent sti-eet dealer, was not a good cus- tomer, answered :" Yes, but we do not like to sell to him. because when he gets busy, the market is in poor shape, and then we regard him only as a convenience. At such a time, of course, one man's money is as good as another's, but we prefer to sell to the stores, as they buy all the year round. It is a great pity that more retailers do not take a chance when flowers are so 1920. The American Florist. 809 nOLTON i HINKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens CI.POLLWORTH CD CUT FLOWERS, PLANTS, BULBS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE, WIS. White Wood Easels Very desirable for mounting your floral designs. They add much in ap- pearance to any design. Sl/es Kiich Sizes Kiich 36 inches $0.65 54 inches »l.L'6 42 inches 80 60 inches 1.50 48 inches I 00 66 inches 2.00 (Special price on dozen lots.) Get our list of other supplies (it's free, ) Geo. H. Angermueller Co. 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Wholesale Florists' Supplies THK HOUSK OP MKBI'l Staple BaslcetR and Seasonable Noveltle* In Qoanttty. Send for Onr Catalone. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1311 N. 2nd St., Phila., Pa. plentiful. They could run off a lot of stock, in special sales at good profit to themselves." The May meeting of the florists' club will be devoted to the interests of the grower. A feature ■n'ill be an exhibition of cut roses, including all the new ones now bidding for a place, and well grown standard varieties. The subject for discussion will be. "'Growers' Inter- ests," in which prominent members of this branch of the business will take part. Clarence Watson, shipping manager of the Leo Niessen Co.. savs there are still a few out-of-town buyers, for whom no other pink rose will do but Killarney. He says : "We could give them splendid medium Russell, which would carry much better, but they still hang on to their old love. George Aeugle looks at it this way : "Prices of cut flowers are one-fourth what they were last winter, but we are getting four times as much stock, so it amounts to about the same, only tve have to hustle a little harder to get the clean up." Stuart Miller is back again to his "old love," the commission business, having joined the Berger Bros, force at 1609 Sansom street. Alterations are still going on here. When finished, the building will be modern in every re- spect. A. B. Cartledge. Wilmington. Del., is a good buyer in this market. Now that flowers are so cheap, he is running special week end sales which he finds profitable, and at the same time, brings many new people into the store. Jos. G. Neidinger is in Germany on a vacation. He will keep his eyes open there, and in other foreign countries, for novelties and staples that originate on the other side. K. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPUES. Phone Main 1245. 444-446 Milwaakee St., P. O. SOJ 206 Milwaukee, Wis. Kenton. O. — John F. Sebransky will expand his btisiness and enter the whole- sale field. It is reported he will spend $15,000 in improvements. Vl[oMeHo¥grM^Kelsy Pittsburgh, Apr. 28. Per 100 Rosea. Beauty, spl.. per doz. 7.60 fey., per doz. 6.00 " ex., per doz. 4.00 " No. 1, per doz. 2.00 Hadley 12.000 36.00 Killarney 8.00@ 20.00 Maryland 8.00® 20.00 " Sunburst 8.00@ 20.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 6.00 @ IB. 00 Russell 10.00® 36.00 " Columbia 10.00@ 26.00 Ophelia 8.00® 20.00 '■ Hilda 6.00® 16.00 Premier 10.00® 30.00 Lily of the Valley 10.00 Easter Lilies 20.00 Carnations 6.00 Cattleyas. each 1.50 Ferns, per 1.000 4.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 4.00 Daisies 2.00® 4.00 Galax, per 1.000 2.00 Plumosus, per bunch .40 Sprengeri, per bunch .50 Smilax, per doz 4.00 Calendulas 2.00® 6.00 Tulips 4.00® 6.00 Mignonette 5.00 Snapdragons, per dnz 1.50® 3.00 Calla Lilies, per doz 1.60® 2.00 Jonquils 4.00® 6.00 Philadelphia, Apr. 28. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 40.00® 60.00 fancy 10.00® 25.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 6.00® 36.00 Killarney 2.00® 6.00 Hadley 6.00® 26.00 Sunburst 6.00® 12.00 " 'Wards 4.00® 8.00 Ophelia 4.00® 12.00 Columbia 6.00® 20.00 Premier 4.00® 20.00 Cattleyas IbtiO l.no Lilac, Southern, bch 16® .26 Mignonette '3.00® 6.00 Wardenlas. doz 26 rn) .40 Carnations 4.00® 6.00 Carnation Laddie 8.00® 10.00 Snapdragons, per doz 1,00® 1.50 Callas 8.00® 15.00 Easter Lilies 6.00® 10.00 Calendulas 1.60(0) 4.00 Adiantum 1.000 1.50 Smilax .38 Asparagus Strings 75®, 1.00 Sweet Peas 60® 2.00 Lily of tbe Valley 10.00 Asparagus bunches, 12sp... .50 MiL'WAtJKEE, Apr. 28. Per 100 Roses, Kill'n'y, W. Klll'n'y. 6.00® 15.00 Ward 4.00® 12.00 Premier 10.00® 35.00 Ophelia 8.00® 18.00 Columbia 10.00® 35.00 Hoosier Beauty .... 6.00® 18.00 Carnations, assorted 3.00® 6.00 Cattleyas, per doz 12.00® 18.00 Callas, per doz 2.00® 2.60 Sweet peas 1.00® 3.00 Lilies, per doz 1.50® 2.60 .Snapdragon, per doz 1.00® 2.00 Daisies S.OOI^ 4.00 Porget-me-not, per bch 36® .50 H. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYTHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St.. PhUadelphla. Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing WHY NOT TRY THE McCALLUM CO. For Real Service In FLORISTS' SOPPI IXS 7 We are manufacturers and importera — not merely jobbers. Send for Our New Catalog and be convinced. The McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Supplies 218 North Fifth St. Send list in for quotations. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Apr. 28. Per 100 Roses, Hadley 4.00® 10.00 Premier 3.00® 25.00 Killarney 2.00® 8.00 White Killarney 6.00® 10.00 Hoosier Beauty .... 6.00® 12.50 Russell 3.00® 25.00 ■Ward 2.00® 4.00 Sunburst 3.00® lO.OO Ferns, per 1000 6.00 Carnations 1.50® 4.00 Carnations, Laddie 12.50® 15.00 Carnations. Specials 76® 2.00 Sweet Peas 2.00® 10.00 Calendulas 3.00 Callas 8.00® 12.50 Mignonette 6.00 Violets 76® 1.00 Galax, per 1,000 1.6© Leucothoe, per 1.000 7. 60 Boxwood, per lb .35 Lily of the Valley «.00 Freesia 2.00 Jonquils 2.00® 4.00 810 The American Florist. May r New York. HEAVY SUPPLY WITH LIGHT SALES. With a heavy supply of stock, and a light demand, business in the whole- sale district continued quiet during- the past week. But there was no reason for complaint. After a long run of high prices, and an exceptionally good Easter trade, it was inevitable that as the supply increased, and social activi- ties waned, there should be light buy- ing and a drop in prices. One feature has been fortunate for the trade in general, and particularly for the grow- ers of bulbous stock; the cool weather has made it possible to handle and .sell much stock that in a warm season would have been rendered worthless. Up to the present, there ha.s been a heavy supply of callas in fair condition on the market, and of late they have been going very cheap, due in part to a corresponding heavy supply of cut Easter lilies. The common tulips are about finished, but there is yet a fair movement in the Darwins, which are holding out well. No fault can be found with the quality of roses or car- nations. It is simply the survival of the fittest that bring fairly good prices, the remainder, as a rule, going very cheap. Various spring flowers, such as stocks, larkspur and pansies, are much in evidence, and there is a fair call for them. A fine quality of snap- dragon continues to arrive, but the market is overstocked with it and it moves slowly at low figures. Southern lilac is now arriving, and the "lilac season" may be said to have fairly opened, which will increase the activi- ties of the street boys. April 26. — There is no change worthy of note in the condition of the market. The weather is fair and cool and heavy supplies continue to arrive. NOTES. To the large number of wholesalers that have forsaken 28th street, sell- ing flowers during the past week was but a secondary consideration to the completion of their stores in the new 18th street market, and getting their fixtures moved. They had announced that they would be ready for business. April 20. but almost all of them were ready for it on the afternoon of April 24. It is a guess whether J. K. Allen or J. J. Coan made tlie first sale, with George Hildenbrand, of John Young & Co.. coming in a good third. On the mezzanine floor. Secretary Young and ■ his assistants were busy getting their ofBcfe fixtures in shape, as the carpen- ters had been slow with the finishings. Not to be outdone in good works. President Henshaw of the club, also of the Henshaw Floral Co.. turned his section into an impromptu cafeteria and served lunch. Some day, it will be worth while to write a more ex- tended history of the progress and evolution of the florist business in this great city. It will be remembered in the early days, that there were small greenhouses in various sections of the city. The wholesale trade — if such it could be called — was largely a basket trade. Then, one daring man, we be- lieve it was the now venerable James Hart, established a wholesale store. In time, others followed his example, and witliiu the past 25 years, a "colony" of detached stores has sprung up. There has now been consummated a great enterprise in the gathering under one roof, in a splendidly equipped mar- ket, of a large body of enterprising wliolesalers with mutual aims and in- terests. Chris Pappas, senior member of the retail firm of Pappas Bros., of Broad- way and 79th street, was married. April 25. to Miss E. Troseni Malaspina, an attractive and well educated young lady, who came here from Greece about a year ago. The ceremony took place in the Greek church, Lexington avenue and 72nd street, and -was w-itnessed b" Lilies, Sweet Peas, Roses, Carnations, Violets. Jnctfknh C Ftf^nrif^h 3 land 43 w ■ 8th St., NEW YORK U9C|JII ^» ■ V;iiri^ll9 Telephones: 420-421 -422 Watldns. Mention the American Florist ivhen writinp FUTTERMAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102 West 28th St., New York. Telephones: Watldns 169 and 9761. The Right Feople to Deal With. Consignments Solicited c^^t (fs3res '-'St. Nafra-f. Mention the American Florist vjhen writing S. H. RUSSIN Importer and Manufactorer of Baskets, Novelties and Florists' Supplies. Opposite the New .'Flower Market 55 West 19th St.. NEW YORK Telephone Watkins 4443. Mention the American Florist when writina many friends and well wishers. The groom is deservedly one of the most popular men in the trade of this city, where he has been in business for a number of years. He served for foiir years in the Greek army, and was :iwarded two medals for bravery in the Balkan war. Many good wishes will follow this happy couple. On April 21, P. F. McKenney ar- ringed an elaborate decoration in St. Patrick's cathedral for the wedding of Mi.ss Dorothy Dowling to Daniel L. Daly. The chancel was decorated with pink rambler roses, and lilies. The pews were also decorated with lilies. The bride is a daughter of Supreme Court Justice and Mrs. Victor J. Dowl- ing. S. H. Russiu. formerly of the firm of Russin & Hanfling, dealers in florist supplies, has taken the building at 55 West 19th street, directly opposite the new flower market, and has put in a large stock of florists' supplies. He has been well and favorably known to the trade for a number of years. On April 20, Joseph S. and Mrs. Fenrich became the proud parents of another daughter. They now have three daughters and two sons. Such a family as always delighted the lamented Roo.sevelt. The new wholesale market at Sixth avenue and 18th street, opened on the morning of April 26 under favorable conditions, many Viuyers being on hand. Another firm, in addition to those previously mentioned, C. Decakes & Co., dealers in green, h.ive removed to the new market on 18th street. Charles A. Punk, formerly head gar- dener for J. H. Small & Sons, now has an attractive store in Astoria, 1.. I., and reports an excellent trade. Herman Warendorff is on a pleasure trip to California, and in his absence, Mention the American Florist when writina ■.*ii in ii i iiii m i i iiiii [im iiiiiiiiiHiiiiuiiiiimiiiiiinnimniininHimuiidupire I C. Lecakes & Co. | I Wholesale Dealers In | I Evergreens and 1 I Florists' Supplies | i Ferns, Galax, Laurel, Moss and i I Leucothoe Sprays, Our Specialties - 1 31 and 43 W.I Bill St, New Tork I I Telephone Watkins 2315 = '^liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii niiiiiiiiiiiiitiiitiiiiiiiiir Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK TelephoDeH 9700 Cbel«ea SPECIAI.TrES — Cut Orchids, Aspanwrns Plnmosiis Sprays and Mistletoe and Ber- ries. Our Orchids are grown by Carillo & Co.. of Mamaroneck, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writinf Joseph A. Millang WHOIiESAIiE FLORIST 55-57 W. 26tli St., New York Telephone! S046 Watkliu Mention tlie American Florist when writina his brother. Edward, is in charge of the store in the Ansonia hotel. Adolph Le Moult, a well known re- tailer, has taken an express stand in the new market, prepared to do its ex- press business. A. F. F. 1 9 no. The American Florist. 811 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE "LORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 3864.];f3?sT5;a.Kins. NEW VORK CITY GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 31 and 43 West 18th St., NEW YORK Telephona No. 2264 Watklni William Mackie WHOLESALE FLORIST SI and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephone: 750 AVatkius J/e>i(iOH the American F\oriM when icritina HORACE E. FROMENT WHOIiESAIiK COMMISSION All the New and Standard Varieties of Rosea. Violets. Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 31 and 43 AV. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones AVatktna 30O and 801 Mention the American Florist when writino .'iiiiiutuiiiuuiniiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiitiiiiimiiitiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii':: I JOHN YOUNG & CO. I i Wholesale Commission Florists | 1 31 and 43 W, 18th St. NEW YORK I I Telephone Watkins 4336 | ^illltlllllllllllillimiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiitniiiiiriHiiriiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiir Mention the American Florist when writinrj WILLIAM P. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone S335 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 AVatkins CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writina Telephone: Chelsea 6925 I. Goldstein WHOLESALE FLORIST 81 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Prompt and careful attention to your Interests. Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist lohen writina J. K. ALLEN Wboleaale Commlulon Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK iCstablished 1887 A II cunsii^nrncnis receive our special attention. VlioMe Hover M(\rKef.s New York, Apr. 28. Per 100 Roses. Beauty. Specials. .. .20.00® 60.00 " extra and fancy. 12.00® 16.00 Hoosier Beauty 3.00@ 12.00 Hadley 4.00eii 30.00 Francis Scott Key.. 8.00® 40.00 Columbia 4.00® 20.00 Prima Donna 4.00® 12.00 Dble Wht. KlUarney 4.00® 16.00 Wlnite KlUarney.... 3.00fti 10. on ■' Aaron Ward 4.00® 12.00 Ophelia 3.00® 12.00 Sunbur.'Jt 3.00(h) lli.OO ,T. L,. Mock 4.00® 16.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 4.000 20.00 Premier 4.00® 26.00 Ulrich Brunnor ....10.00® 30,00 Cattleya orchids, special .. .60.00 @ 75.00 Carnations 2.00® 4.00 Adiantum Croweanum and Hybrldum 1.00® 1.50 Asp. Plumosus. doz. bcha. . . 3.00© B.oo Smilax, doz. strings 4.00® 5.00 Lilies, white 6.00® 8.00 Gardenias, per doz 1.00® 3.00 Callas, per doz 1.00® 2.00 I.llIeB, Rubrums 4.00® 6.00 Sweet Peas 60® 2.00 Lily of 'he Valley 1.60«7i 6.00 Tellow Narcissus, per doz.. A0& .60 Mlpnonetfe. per doz 60@ 2.00 Darwin Tulips, doz .75 Snapdragons, per doz 50® 1.00 Iris. Spanish, per doz S.onm R.no Daisies. Tellow 1.00® 2.00 Larkspur, per doz 2.00® 3.00 rrnnk H. Trnendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Flortsts and Cnt Flower Exchange 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK Between 26th and 27th Sts. Teiephoneai 798 and 799 Watkliu. Orchids. Roses. Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading growers. CONSIGNMENTS SOUCITED Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing Telephones: 3310-11-12 Watkins Henshaw Floral Co. (Incorporated") Wholesale Commission Florists 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK :i"ntion the American Florist ichen writinci J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 6413 & 6891 Watkins « ,wt . 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NfiW lOfK Telephones ^^|| Watkins ^- J- Pappaa. Prea. United Gut Flower Co., >«' WHOLESALERS U 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writina PHONE ||3^ I WATKIRTS WM. KESSLER WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention t he American Florist tvhen icritina Telephone: Watkins 9254 EDWARD BRENNER Wholesale Florist 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Everything in Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited. N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th Av. and W. 26th. N. T. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writina The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens H^hest Standard of Qnality. Largest stock in America. Send for lllns- trated catalog of btat ai FloriSj- SvpGo. 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writina M.C. FORD 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: aST0-3S71 AVatkins THE LARGEST RECEIYER OF CUT FIOVFERS IN TBE On. A complete assortment of the beat In the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writina 812 The American Florist. May 1, m\ iiiiiiiwiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^^iiiiiiiiiiiii i!iiiiii mil III! iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii I I iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii I iiiiiiiiiin iiiiiiifMiiiiiiiiiiiiii I iiiiiiii iiiiiiiiimiii mil i QUALITY plus SERVICE! iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^^ In CINCINNATI To mention Flowers is to think of ^^\j,yLo^ wajlK^ /\ 138-140 EAST FOURTH STREET oU m Mothers' Day Orders for Chicago and Vicinity, Telegraph or Mail, Given Best Attention By A. LANGE, 77-79 E. Madison Street Cincinnati, 0. MODERATE DEMAND CONTINUES. There has been very little change in the market and the prospects for any great activity in that direction are very small until Mothers' day is with us again. The growers miss the big checks of previous months, and, no doubt, find it hard to reconcile the