LIBRARY OF THE MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE V.57 This book may be kept out TWO WEEKS only, and is subject to a fine of TWO CENTS a day thereafter. It will be due on the day indicated below. Ubnry Boremg 13-723 Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2009 With funding from Boston Library Consortium IVIember Libraries http://www.archive.org/details/americanfloristw5721amer Smsrica is "the Prow nf the Uesseli thErs may be mnre camfart JJmidships, but wb are the Erst to touch Unknown SEap" Vol. LVII. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JULY 16, 1921. No. 1728 The American Florist Established 1885 ■Copyright 1921 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post Oflice at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Evkrt Saturday bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Plione: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameno, Ctiicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.50 a year; Canada, $2.50; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, 53.00. Volumes Halt Yearly Prom August 3, 1901. Single Copies, ID cents. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., .American Florist Co., 440 S.Dearborn St., Chicago •SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officebs— Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass., •President; Adolphub Gudb, Washington, D. C, Vice-President; John Young, 41-43 West 18th .St., New Yorlc, Secretary; J. J. Hesb, Omaha, 'Neb., Treasurer. The thirty-seventh annual convention will be ■held at Washington, D. C, August 16-lS, 1921. Fifth National Flower Show. The Filth National Flower Show will be held .It Cleveland, O., March 26 to April 1, 1922, FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION. Next annual meeting at Toronto, Ont., October Jl-13,1921. Officebs: Philip Breitmbter, De- ■troit, Mich., President; H. Q. Dillemuth, To- ronto, Ont., Vice-President; Albert Pochelon, ■Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas •City, Mo., Treasurer. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting will be held at Detroit Mich., August 23-25, 1921. Officers: Henrt W. ■BuSCH, Detroit, Mich., President; J.V. Bubgevin, New York, Vice-President; Emmett P. Griffin, East St. Louis, ill., Secretary-Treasurer. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting at Detroit, Mich., Sep- tember 13-15, 1921. Officbbs: F. H. Eutherpord, Bamilton, Ont., President; W. B. Jones, 2800 Brighton Road, N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa., Secretary- Treasurer AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, at Hotel .Pennsylvania, New York, September 27 30, 1921; Officers: Richard Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., President; E. C. Vick 205 Elwood Ave.. •Newark, N. J., Secretary. AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, St. Thomas, Ont., August 24-25, 1921. Officers, ,H. E. Mbadkb, Dover, N. H., President; A. C. Real, Imaca, N. Y., Secretary. Texas State Florists' Association. nnnual Convention. San Antonio, July 12-14. An Attractive Programme. The seventh annual 'meeting of the Texas State Forists' Association is in progress at the Anthony Hotel, San Antonio, as we go to press, continuing three days — July 12-14, with an ex- cellent programme. Vice-President Suchy, of the conven- tion city will call the meeting to order at the opening session Tuesday morn- ing and H. O. Hannah of Sherman, for the state organization, and J A. Pet- erson of Cincinnati, O., for other states, will respond to the welcoming address by Mayor O. B. Black. President Otto Lang, of Dallas, will follow with his annual address and the remainder of the session will be taken up with reports of committees, ap- pointments, announcements of pro- gramme features, closing with a paper by Mrs. Simeon Shaw, of Canyon, on "An International Holiday." In the evening, there will be held the reception to tlie president, and a get-to- gether meeting in convention hall. The second day will be devoted to a number of interesting addresses and discussions which will undoubtedly prove both entertaining and profitable to all present. At the morning ses- sion, which will convene at 9 :30 o'clock, J. W. Furrow, Guthrie, Okla., will be the first speaker, his topic being "My Experience with a Fungus Disease Affecting Carnations," fol- lowed by T. J. Noll, of Kansas City, Mo., who will analyze "The Outlook for the Florist Business for Next Sea- son." This will be followed by a round table discussion of "A Better Under- standing in Pricing Flowers for F. T. D. Ordei-s." "Shall We Make Novem- ber 11 a Flower Day?" will be the sub- ject of an address by James W. Beg- bie, Shreveport, La., and a discussion of "Profitable Flowers for Summer" will conclude the morning programme. At 2 p. m., W. H. Englehart, Mem- phis, Tenn., will tell of the "Progress of the Florist Business East of the Mississippi ;" the other speakers for this session will include R. C. Kerr. Hous- ton, Tex., who will speak on "Sales- manship in the Flower Shop;" J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville. 111. on "How the Flower Growers' Association Will Help the Flo.rists of the South:" "Every Texas Florist a Member of the Society of American Florists," by W. J. Baker, Fort Worth.. and "Parks and Landscape." by Hon. Ray Lambert, commissioner of parks. San Antonio. At 4 p. m.. the members will be taken for a tallyho trip through the city, visiting the Alamo, Old Missions, Horn Palace Inn and Hot Wells. At the last named place a watermelon feast 'will be served. For the morning of the last day, the programme features are : "Future of the Florist Business in Texas," by V. J. Davis, Port Worth; "What Okla- homa Can Do to Help Supply the Texas Florists," by A. P. Koehle, Man- gum. Okla.; "How a Woman Can Suc- cessfully Conduct a Flower Store," by Miss Martha C. Wood. Hillsboro: and a round table discussion, led by Mrs. E. C. Weissinger, Beaumont, on "Is Doubling Pi-ices for Christmas. Easter and Mothers' Day Practical for the Florist Trade?" The final business session will open at 2 p. m.. at which officers for the ensuing year will be elected, and at 4 p. m., the delegates will be taken for an automobile ride through Brecken- ridge park and the zoo. A Mexican dinner will be served i» the Mexican village at which a 40-piece band of Mexican boys, with Mexican enter- tainei-s, all dressed in native costumes, will furnish the music. That there will be quite an extensive representation of trade exhibitors is indicated from, ^the fact that there have been many early applications for space, including Lord & Burnham Co., New York and Chicago; Ove Gnatt Co., La Porte, Ind.; Pittsburg Clay Products Co., Pittsburg. Kan.; Mc- Callum Company, Pittsburgh, Pa.: H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; J. W. Davis Company, Terre Haute, ^<\- '\ The American Florist. July 16, Ind.; Poehliriann Bros. Co.. Chicago; Pinehurst Floral Co., Pleasant Hill, Mo.; A. L. Randall Co., Chicago; Amer- ican Greenhouse Manufacturing Co.. Chicago; Burlington Willow Ware Shops, Burlinigton, la.; Athens Pottery Company, Fort "Worth, Tex.; Pitts- burgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. J. A. Peterson & Sons, Cincinnati, O., and others. The officers of the Texas State Flo- rists' Association are : Otto Lang, Dallas, president; F. C. Suchy, San An- tonio, vice-president; Louis J. Tackett. Fort Worth, secretary -treasurer: R. F. Williams, Dallas, educational director. The board of directors includes V. J. Davis, Fort Worth; Chas. AM. Sr., Austin: Miss Martha C. Wood, Hills- boro; Wise Adkisson. Greenville; E. W. Judge, Tyler, and R. C. Kerr. Hous- ton. President Lang's Address. _ It has been a pleasure to serve the association and therefore I wish to ex- pi-ess my appreciation for the honor bestowed upon me at the Fort Worth convention, where you made me your president. Before you get through or leave here I hope you will be able to say "He has done his duty." It has been a pleasure, rather than a duty, to serve the trade. The San Antonio florists have done their work well and thoroughly, the evidence is here to show. In company with Mr. Davis and Mr. Tackett I visited San Antonio last fall and found that they were on the job and arranging everything to make this the largest convention to date. I believe you will agree with me, that our exhibitors have increased by many and have enlarged their spaces. I hope that we are educating the people to use more flowers as the orders here increased wonderfully the last year. I hope the supply men have re- ceived their share and further that the Texas State Florists' Association is getting on a higher and better plane than has been the case in former, years. In making this statement it is not with any personal feelings toward anyone, but as a general reminder that the man or woman who handles his business in a fair and legitimate way succeeds where the unfair should find other vocations rather than the florist business. In years gone by I was told that it did not pay to sell cut flowers to Texas points, that florists did not pay their bills, refused c.o.d. shipments and the business was unprofitable. The last few years we find increased demand for fl.owers. new houses seeking the orders and with better feeling. I hope that the exhibitors will get the lion's share of the orders for the coming year, and trust that the buyers get better goods at lower prices, so it will be an incentive for both buyer and seller to be at wherever the next con- vention will be held. There has been some changes in the florists' method of doing business. Where a few years ago flowers were shipped into Texas, they are now shipped out of the state. For instance, the gladiolus, the first outdoor stock this year, came from Houston territory, then later from Dal- las and then Oklahoma. Roses and carnations are grown in larger quan- tities and better grades: and chrysan- themums will be raised in large quan- tities and not so many bought in Cal- ifornia, where the express is our great- est drawback and eats up all the prof- its. Asters have been produced by us with good results and should be grown by anyone who has water, as they only require a little shade and some water. By late sowing of the seed we will have asters until October when the chrysanthenums start in. We note with pleasure and which is a sure sign of progress that several new greenhouses are being built in San Antonio, in Fort Worth, in Dallas and other cities. New firms have started in business, new naembers en- rolled in our association and although a hard year has just passed it cannot so be said of the florists in general. Right here I want to remind all that we have a medium that has been a wonderful help to the trade, to all the florists who buy stock or have some to sell. I refer to the Southern Florist, which has also made a change, and we have now at its head Aaron Smith as editor and secretary-treas- urer; It is my desire that before we retire and before we leave San Antonio that we add . quite a few members to all these new associations, the Florists' Otto. Lang, Dallas, Tex, President Texas State Florists' Ass n Telegraph Delivery Association, the Society of American Florists and our Texas association. Nothing has done us as much good and brought us more orders than our national publicity and F. T. D.. and through our annual meetings we can renew our acquain- tance, exchange our views, and bring back to life some one who has lost heart or was on the wrong road. With this I bid you a prosperous lf>21-1922 and may we all meet at next year's meeting place with added faces and factors and more and larger displays. Notes. J. A. Peterson, of Cincinnati, O., was unable to attend, but his son, Clar- ence Peterson, represented him at the convention. Mr. PeterBon presented his father's address on "Cyclamen Cul- ture," illustrated with stereopticon slides which he had taken with him, including besides those relating to cy- clamens, colored views of begonias, and pictures of former presidents of the Society of American Florists. J. F. Ammann, Bdwardsville, III., of the Society of American Florists' pub- licity committee, scheduled to be pres- ent, was unable to attend the meeting on account of his prolonged absence on the Pacific coast. Cyclamen Culture. Paper by J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati. O. Presented at -the Annual Meeting of the Texas State Florists' Association, San An- tonio. July 12-14. 1921. The cyclamen of today, owing to very careful selection of the very finest plants and flowers for seed, has be- come one of the most popular flowering plants for late fall and the Christmas holidays. The flowering period com- mences in November, and with proper care will continue until March. First, it is of the utmost importance to secure fresh seed from the finest flowers. There is today a varied assort- mient of colors, and they are all indis- pensable; some want salmon, others want pink, red, white, etc.; but it is the great variety the public likes, not one color, or the other. Seeond, to have fine specimens for the holidays, seed should be sown in the month of August ( Of the year pre- vious). Sow in shallow bxes. placing the seed about one-half inch apart each way; use a very light soil consisting of one-half part leaf mould, one-quarter light sandy loam and one-quarter sharp sand. Cover the seed only so that it does not appear on the surface; press gently, water so that the soil is well soaked. Do not allow cyclamen seed to get dry, or you will have fail- ure. - Place the seed boxes in a moder- ately warm house, about 65 degrees Fahrenheit, until the seedlings have come up, which will take from six to eight weeks. Keep dark and • well shaded for above period. When the young seedlings are well up they should be given more light, close to the glass, or upon a shelf where they may remain until they have about three leaves, taking care all the time not to allow the young plants to become too dry; a temperature of 55 degrees will now be suflicient. About the latter part of December, or first of January, the young plants should be transplant- ed into 2-inch pots, using a very light compost; they may also be transplant- ed into flats, and plant about two inches apart, but we prefer using the 2-inch pots, as they do not suffer by the roots being disturbed again. At this period keep night temperature about .55 degrees grow young Cyclamen cool, as there is no advantage in having them make rapid growth at this time; a short sturdy plant is fnuch Detter, they will not suffer so much when warm weather commences, and they will grow more natural. About March the young plants should again be re- potted into .3-inch pots, this time using a little stronger soil, and adding some very old, dry manure. Give each plant plenty of room, or all they require; long drawn up leaves will not make satisfactory plants. About May 15 re-pot into 4-inch pots where they shuld remain till August, when they should receive their final potting, according to size. For the final potting we use three parts sandy loa.m, three parts leaf mould, two parts old well-rotted manure, and two parts coarse sand. During the summer months cycla- men require as cool a house as possible, with all the side ventilators as well as top ventilators open day and night. A slight shade is also required to keep the foliage from burning. At all times see that the plants are not crowded, allow each plant all the room they want; if standing too close together they will become long and lanky. Cyclamen are also subject to insect pests; see that all moths and butter- flies are destroyed by catching and killing same. They are also subject to 1921. The American Florist. PROMINENT IN TEXAS STATE FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION MEETING, SAN ANTONIO, JULY 18-14. From Left to Right; Past President H. O. Hannah, Sherman ; J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, III. ; Past President W. J. Balcer. Ft. Worth; Secretary-Treasurer L. J. Tackett, Ft. Worth; Past President E. C. Kerr, Houston. mite, thrip and red spider: to destroy these pests we use Hammond's Thrip Juice No. 2, according to instructions found on can or container. Continue the use of thrip juice until about Octo- ber; after that we prefer to spray with nicotine once a week until November 1, or until the flowers begin to ap- pear; after that, spraying with insecti- cides should be discontinued, as it will discolor the flowers and foliage. Con- tinue spraying with clear water at least twice every day. weather per- mitting. For best results keep night temperature at 50 to 55 degrees; do not try to grow warmer. Watering — It is at all times neces- sary to use great care in watering cy- clamen plarrts; only water when mod- erately dry; be liberal with water, yet use moderately, as once over-watered there is not much hope for the plants. Feeding — When the plants are full of roots, and they are strong and sturdy a feeding once a week with liquid fei'tilizer is a great benefit; we prefer using fresh cow, or horse drop- pings; it should however be used with great care. For the first and second potting the yoimg corms should be covered to the top of same, but not any deeper; for the final potting see that a small por- tion of the corm is left above the soil; if potted too deep they are liable to rot. Always use clean pots with plenty of drainage, arid pot moderately firm. The cyclamen is of easy culture, but it has its whims; use good judgment. Herewith is a reproduction of a pho- tograph taken December, 1919, of a house of cyclamen grown for seed. THE S. A. F. Denver, Colo. — Chas. Benson is add- ing several houses to his establish- ment. ROWLANDVILLE, PA. — W. and H. ,j Evans suffered a severe loss to their greenhouse and a field of 40.000 carna- tion plants, which were damaged re- s' cently by hail. The Washington Convention. The secretary sent out the following message to all members: The annual convention of the Society of American Florists to be held in Washington, D. C, Aug-ust 16-18 next, is expected to be the largest in the history of the society in point of at- tendance. The city of Washington is a favorable one for conventons of trade organizations and is well able to care for crowds of visitors, to all of whom the attractions of the city appeal. On two other occasions our convention has been held here, and the delightful hos- pitalty extended by our brethren in the trade on those occasions remains a most pleasant memory. At the forth- coming convention we are assured of even greater hospitality, and numbers of our members are looking forward to the convention dates with feelings of pleasure. We hope to have you with us at Washington, and believe that it will be to your interests, both business and personal, to arrange to be present. It is good for every man in the trade to get away from his ordinary sui-round- Ings once in a while, and he feels the better for the change. Besides, at the convention there will be staged a great exhibition of practical! S' everything used by florists, in all branches of their trade, and including the latest iiriprovements in greenhouse construction and requi- sites, and the newest ideas in florists' supplies of all kinds. Last, but not least, will be the opportunity to meet with brethren in the trade from every part of this country and Canada, ex- change ideas and note experiences. We are a happy lot of mortals at these conventions, and get much pleasure out of the friendships made. You need not corne alone — bring your wife, and other members of your fam- ily if you have any. The Ladies' .So- ciety of American Florists and the local committee of ladies will take care of your folks while you are in attendance at the sessions of the con- vention; and both you and they will enjoy the entertainment functions, al- ways a feature of these gatherings. Kailroad Rates. The railroads are making us conces- sions in travel rates this year. Five of the larger passenger associations have offered us a rate of one fare and one-half for the round trip, and if you should not happen to be in any of the territory they cover, you can buy a ticket to the nearest boundary and from thence book at the reduced rate. The following are territories to which the reduced rate applies : Trunk Line: New York state (east of and including Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Suspension Bridge and Sala- manca), New Jersey, Pennsylvania (east of and including Brie. Oil City and Pittsburgh); Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia and West Virginia (east of and including Wheeling, Parkersburg, Kenova,- Or- ange and Norfolk). 'Central : From territory west of Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Salamanca, Pittsburgh, Wheeling, Parkersburg and Kenova to and including Chicago and St. Louis, and north of the Ohio River, including Cincinnati, Louisville and Cairo. Southwestern ; From territory southwest of St. Louis, including Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri (south of Missouri River) and Louisiana (west of Mississippi River ) . Western : From territory west of Chicago, -Peoria and St. Louis and east of the states of Washington, Oregon and Nevada. Southeastern : From territor y sout h of Ohio and Potomac, and east of Mis- sissippi River. The New England and Transconti- nental Pacific Coast Passenger Asso- The American Florist. July 16 f ciations do not come into the arrange- ment. Visitors from New England will journey to the point nearest to them in territory mentioned and take reduced fare tickets from that point. Pacific Coast : Visitors from San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Oakland, California, via direct routes and from Portland, Ore., Seattle and Tacoma, Wash., Vancouver and Vic- toria, B. C, via direct routes can take advantage of summer excursion rates, equivalent to one and one-third fares to Chicago, St. Louis, Memphis and New Orleans, added to the fares from those gateways by eastern connections at the one and one-half fare rate. The tickets to the gateways mentioned are good for three nnonths from date of sale, but not later than October 31, and stop-over privileges are allowed upon them. The through rate from San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego and Oakland, Cal., and Portland, Ore., Seattle and Tacoma, Wash., Vancouver and Victoria, B. C, is $162.30 for the round trip. Proportionate fares will be authorized from other points. Every visitor m.ust, to get the ad- vantag'e of the reduced rate make ap- plication, sufficiently ahead of start- ing time, to the secretary of the society, 43 West 18th street. New York, for a "Certificate of Identification." This certificate must be presented at the ticket office when purchasing tickets. Visitors outside of the territorial zones wishing to get the reduced rate from points inside the zones must also pre- sent certificates, so practically every- one journeying to the convention should be provided. Only one certifi- cate is necessary for a family, made out in the name of the member of the society. When purchasing tickets ascertain from the ticket agent whether the road you will use is within one of the pas- senger associations. If it is not. find out whether there is an association road you can use, and if there is not, buy a ticket to the nearest boundary road, then purchase your convention ticket from that point. Dates of Sale and Return Limits. Trunk Line: Sale August 12-18. Final return limit August 24. Central : Sale August 12-18. Final return limit August 24. Southwestern : Sale August 12-18, with final return limit of August 24 from Missouri and Kansas. Sale Au- gust 11-17 with final return limit of August 25 from remainder of associa- tion's territory. The following south- western lines are not party to the re- duced fare arrangement : A. & L. M. Ry.; Ft. Smith & Western Ry.; St. L., Bl Reno & Western Ry.; Jonesboro, Lake City & Eastern Ry.; K. O. & G. Ry.; M. D. & G. Ry.; M. R. & B. T. Ry. Western: Sale August 12-18, with final return limit of August 24 from Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Mis- souri. Nebraska, northern Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wis- consin. Sale, August 11-17, with final return limit of August 21 from Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. Southeastern : Sale August 14-16. Final return limit August 21. Get your certificate from the secre- tary of the Society of American Flo- rists as early as possible. The returning time limit expires at midnight of date named. As soon as possible after arrival in Washington, get your ticket validated by the proper ticket agent for your return journey, bearing in mind that return must be commenced on the date for which ticket is validated. If you think you will attend the convention, make application for a cer- tificate at once. Washinsfton Hotel Rates. Per Day Double Single room room Double and Hotel Sin&Ie room and bath room bath Raleigh $3.00-J4.00 $4.00-$7.C0 $4-$6 $5-$10 Powhatan 2.60- 3.00 4.00- 7.00 National 2.00- 2.50 3.50- 4.00 3-4 5- 6 New Ebbitt 2.60 3.60- 4.00 2 3 Franklin 2.60- 8.00 3.00- 4.00 4 5-7 Cont'nt'l 2.00- 3.00 3.B0- 4.00 3-4 5- 6 Metroplt'n 2.00- 2.60 3.00- 3.60 Har'ngt'n 3.00 3.60- 4.60 St. James 1.00- 2.60 2.60- 4.00 Willard 3.00 up 6.00 up 6 up 7 up Wardman 4.00 7 Carlo 2.00- 2.50 2.60 up 3-4 4- 5 Shoreham 3.60- 6.00 6- 7 Washn'ton 4.00- 6.00 7- 8 Arlington 4.00 6 N. Wn'stn 2.00- 3.00 2.60- 4.00 2.60-4 The Wardman Park Hotel, Connecticut avenue and Woodley road, can accommo- date about 100 automobiles, the transient rate for storage of which is $1.60 per day. Membership Dues. If you have not paid your dues for 1921, you are urged to do so at once. Membership cards are mailed to all m.embers in good standing, which means all who have paid their dues. These cards are also necessary for presentation at the entrance to the Trade Exhibition and Convention hall in Washington. Many members, per- haps, intend to pay their dues at the convention, but they can save the sec- retary a lot of work at a time when the details of the convention and trade exhibition are very pressing, if they will make remittance now," to say nothing of bettering the secretary's financial report, which, of course, must be prepared in advance of the conven- tion, and membership cards are thus obtained without delay. List Of Exliibitors. M. Adler, New York. Amer. Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Chicago. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia. Baum's Flowers, Inc., Knoxvllle. Botanical Nursery Co., Lapeer, Mich. Bur. Willow Ware, Burlington, la. Chicago Printed String Co., Chicago. John Lewis Childs, Flowerfleld, N. Y. Cohen & Hiller, New York. Robert Craig Co., Norwood, Pa. A. T. De La Mare Co., New York. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia. Duro Paper Products Co., Chicago. John A. Evans Co., Richmond, Ind. Ever Ready Flower Pot Cover Co., The Excello Mfg. Co., Cleveland, O. Buffalo, N. Y. Henry I. Faust, Merion, Pa. C. S. Ford Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Fruitland Nurseries, Augusta, Ga. The Garland Co., Cleveland, O. Carl Hagenburger, W. Mentor, O. B. Hammond Tracy, Wenham, Mass. Hammond's Paint W., Beacon, N. Y. S. Hanfling Co., New York. George B. Hart, Rochester, N. Y. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. Henshaw Floral Co., New York. Hitchings & Co., Elizabeth, N. J. Horticulture Pub. Co., Boston, Mass. Roman J. Irwin, New York. Jackson & Perkins, Newark, N. Y. Wm. P. Kasting Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Kervan & Co., New York. M. H. Levine Co., New York. C. U. Liggit, Philadelphia, Pa. Lima Sheet Metal Prod. Co., Lima, O. Lion & Co., New York. Lord & Burnham Co., Irvington, N.Y. The McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Macaw Bros., Norwood, Del, Co., Pa. W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa. National Bulb Farms, Inc., Benton Harbor, Mich. Nebel Mfg. Co., Cleveland, O. J. G. Neidinger Co., Philadelphia. Orchard Paper Co., St. Louis, Mo. The Ove Gnatt Co., La Porte, Ind. The Paranoid Co., Cleveland, O. S. S. Pennock Co., Philadelphia, Pa. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn, F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co,, Pitts- burgh, Pa. Poultry Feed Co., Chicago. Prowl Fern Co., Millington, Mass. Quality Brands Co., Cleveland, O. Quincy Art Wil. Ware, Quincy, 111. Raedlein Basket Co., Chicago. A. L. Randall Co., Chicago. M. Rice & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. S. H. RuBSin, New York. Schloss Bros., Ribbons, New York. A. Schultheis, College Point, N. Y. Sam Seligman, New York. The Skinner Irrigation Co., Troy, O. L. C. Stroh & Sons, Batavia, N. Y. Taiyo Trading Co., Newr York. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. Wertheimer Bros., New York. The George Wittbold Co., Chicago. W. M. Woodruff & Son, Lowgap, N.C.. Zane Pottery Co., Zanesville, O. This list is being' added to weekly, and by the opening date of the con- vention it is expected that every foot of available space in the exhibition will be taken up. "^""^ / ^^^^C> \ -, \ \x^ ,_^1 J^ ^ « 1^^ flJU^a^lJB^^^l^fci-^ifekiJwSili ^^^^^^ .:'^:^^^ 1 ; • , :-~-^sa.S«^S?1 ifO^ ''i^m m ...^ol '\'-\'&. ;:■ '^^^ ^^^■'■■^^ ^^^ % 1 aaMiSBBiP^vi ^rp^ ^^^[^^^ "■^^- i MK^nl CYCLAMEN IN 8-INCH POTS AT J. A. PETERSON & SONS', CINCINNATI, O, 1921. The American Florist. MILWAUKEE, WIS. DIAMOND JUBILEE PARADE, JUNE 18, 1981. Float by Milwaukee Florists' Advertising Association. Billboards. Have you a location for a "Say it ■with Flowers" bill-board? They are supplied at $50 each and prove to be very effective. Display one and it vpill benefit you a;nd also the industry to •which you belong. The publicity com- ' mittee has a number on hand ready for shipment and are anxious to get them into use. Just write the secre- tary abut them. Fifth National Flower Show. Growers of flowers and plants are urged to do what they can toward as- sisting the national flower show com- mittee to make the Fifth National Flower Show the biggest exposition of floricultural products ever staged in this country. The preliminary schedule of prem- iums covering flowering and foliage plants embraces a number of classes for which stock could be grown, in- volving little extra attention than one would ordinarily give to subjects in which a more than ordinary interest is taken. Items such as six hydrangeas, three marguerites, 24 primulas, six pots of hyacinths, six calla plants, 12 pots of narcissi or tulips, specimen fern, specimen palm, specimen dra- csena, six climbing roses, specimen rambler roses, and many similar items are within the possibilities of hun- dreds of members of the society. Even if an exhibit should not take a prize, there would be the pleasure and satis- faction of having helped in making up the big show. The cut flower schedule will provide like opportunities for as- sistance. It is a national, not a local show, and a good territorial represen- tation will go a long way toward boost- ing the florist industry. Never before were such prize offers made as some scheduled for this show. The grand capital prize of $5,000 is, perhaps, the most important. This calls for "The best development of a garden covering 1,000 square feet," a garden in which there is no limit to the ar- tistic ability of an exhibitor, either as to planting, arrangement, or the use of accessories. Already three entries are promised in this class. Another class calls for "A display of rose plants arranged as a garden covering 500 square feet. The sum of $2,250 is the premium apportionment to this class. Still another class calls for "A display of bulbs, etc., arranged as a bulb gar- den covering 500 square feet appro- priate accessories permitted," and $800 is offered in this class. The classes mentioned will all be. filled, but there will be urgent need of small exhibits, hence this appeal to our members to do what they can to swell the aggregation of exhibits. Copies of the plant schedule may be obtained upon application to the secretary. The cut flower schedule will be published a little later on. Get a copy of the for- mer at once, and see what you can do in the way of assistance. The National Publicity Campaign. The following subscriptions to the campaign are in addition to those al- ready announced for the year : .Steinbrenner & King Co., Cleve., O..$10.00 A, B. Fancher, Binghamton, N. T... 10.00 F. Wm. Heckenkamp, Jr., Quincy, 111. 20.00 H. W. Allersma, Grand Rapids, Mich. 5.00 R. E. Hannaford, Portsmouth, N. H. . 2.00 Gove The Florists, Burlington, Vt . . . 10.00 Cunningham Flower Shop, Amarillo, Tex 5.00 Chas. Schwake & Co.. New York 26.00 Koenig Floral Co., St. Louis, Mo.... 25.00 Wm. Ij. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo 200.00 Allied Fl. Assn. of III.. Chicago 900.00 Charles Swanson, Chicago 25.00 J. B. Goetz Sons. Saginaw, Mich.... 10.00 "Walter Armacost & Co., Sawtelle, Cal. 50.00 Gustav A. Pohl, Milwaukee, Wis 5.00 Charles Ederer, Omaha. Neb 5.00 The Saltford Flower Shop, Pough- keepsie, N. T 50.00 Max H. Rothke. Philadelphia, Pa 5.00 Byron Bailey, Kent, 10.00 % 1.372.00 Previously reported 25,498.60 $26,870.60 St. Louis Fl. Pub.. St. Louis, Mo. 887.08 Total $27,767.63 The contribution of the Allied Flo- rsts' Trade Association of Chicago is additional to several other nice con- tributions from this association, the result of the apportionment to the na- tional campaign of 25 per cent of their entire collections for publicty, in ac- cordance with their plan of organiza- tion. The contribution of the St. Louis florists is sent in under the same plan, and is a further payment. Other cities are contributing along the same lines. In making this latter contribution Secretary Beneke remarks that St. Louis is now forming an allied florists' trade association, which means that in all probability the St. Louis contribu- tions will grow larger in the coming year. The secretary is most anxious to present at the forthcoming convention in Washington, D. C, a good report on the progress of the campaign, there- fore all who have not yet sent in checks to cover their pledges are urged to do so without delay. It may again be mentioned that just as soon as the pub- licity committee find the fund sufficient to enable them to resume advertising in the national magazines, they will place the contracts which they have had under consideration. It is hard to get matter into magazines such as the committee desire to use at the times they have determined upon if the con- tracts are not placed well in advance, hence their anxiety that all pledges be met now. The Trade Exhlblton. The secretary is preparing to take up quarters in Washngton during the usual period prior to the convention, and all exhibitors requiring information as to details concerning their space locations will be able to secure the same direct from him by addressing him at those quarters, the location of which will be announced a little later. The Cleveland National Flower Show. Floor plans covering the trade sec- tion at the National Flower Show, Cleveland, March 25 to April 1, 19^, 6 The American Florist. July 16, are now being mailed. Prospective ex- hibtors requirng further information can have the same on application to the secretary. Department of Plant Registration. Public notice is hereby given that The Tong & Weeks Floral Co., Ashta- bula, O., submit for registration the new plants mentioned below : Geranium Herbert Tong — A! seedling of Barney. Color, red, shade lighter than the parent, but habit and char- acteristics similar. A free bloomer, flowers semi-double and of large size. Geranium Red Barney — A seedling of Barney. Color, bright red. habit, dwarf and branching. Very free bloomer, flowers semi-double, and of large size. The color is a shade darker than that of Ricard. The foliage and habit are very similar to those of the Pink Barney, or, as it is now known, Madame Barney. Geranium Mothers' Day — A seedling of Lawrence. Color, light shade of pink shading to almost white. It has the characteristics of the parent, ex- cepting that It is a stronger grower. Very free bloomer, and extra early. Flowers are semi-double and extra large. A particularly good variety for Mothers' Day trade. Any person objecting to these regis- trations, or to the use of the proposed names, is requested to communicate with the secretary at once. Failing to receive objections to the registrationg, the same will be made three weeks from this date. Completed Registration. Public notice is hereby given that as no objection has been filed against the registrations of Geranium Mrs. Hat- tie A. Doll and Mrs. Henry J. Doll, by Henry J. Doll, Wanskuk Green- houses, Providence, R. I., and Geranium E. , H. Kunze, by E. H. Kunze, New- ton, Kans., the same becomes complete; John Young, Sec'y. Houston, Tex. — The Houston Hort- cultural Society, at a recent meeting, elected the following officers to serve for one year : Robt. C. Kerr, presi- dent; John Bell, vice-president, and Clarence L.. Brock, secretary-treasurer. It was decided to suspend further ses- sions until October. San Francisco. SUMMER DULLNESS NOTED. The early part of last week found a brisk demand for stock but toward the latter end business was quite light. It is expected that it will remain so for a short while at least. There has been a gradual shortening in the rose supply and from this time forward it is not expected that there will be much of a surplus after the morning sales. There are still too -many small roses on the market and fancy stock is rapidly getting scarce. Ulrich Brunner where well done is probably the best rose on the market. All this is being grown outdoors in the vicinity of Colma where it thrives exceptionally well. Cecil Brunner is showing the effect of the hot weather and is very light in color. Great quantities of gladioli are arriv- ing and it would be somewhat difiicult to imagine a finer lot of stock. Some of it is being grown locally and much of it is coming from Santa Cruez. Mrs. Frank Pendleton is the best commer- cial variety. Many other kinds are also obtainable in varying degrees of quality. The unusually warm weather is having a bad effect on many varie- ties. Dahlias are having a hard time of it these days also, and unless the stock offered is out of the ordinary it is somewhat difficult to move it. Pom- pons, when available, are very popular and are disposed of without any ef- fort. Sweet peas have been holding up well, especially white, pink and laven- der. The red and salmon shades have been poor as they do not stand the hot sun. Sweet peas are also showing the effect of the long season and it is not expected that much first class stock will be available after this date. After being in heavy oversupply for the past 10- days carnations are again shorten- ing up. Good flowers are 'none too plentiful and much of the stock have the edges burned. There is practically no laddie at this writing. Orchids are quite scarce and high in price. Gar- denias, too, are in short supply. Prices remain at $2 a flower. Now that the June wedding season is over lily of the valley is not so plentiful as heretofore. There is a steady demand for all stock that comes in at $8 per 100. The usual 'summer deluge of outdoor stock is at hand with prices very low. Flowering eucalyptus is also on the short side. Wholesalers say the out-of-town , de- mand for gladioli is very good and steady shipments are being made every day. Ferns, asparagus and green goods continue plentiful. In the plant line nephrolepsis seems to be the only item that finds a market these summer days. F. C. Burns, secretary of the Dahlia Society of California, reports a larger entry list for the September dahlia show than ever before in the history of the society. The trial grounds at the University of California are now the source of great interest to all dahlia enthusiasts, as the newest and best in the dahlia family are coming into bloom and showing possibilities. The seedlings from the Bessie Boston Dahlia Farm, San Mateo, are showing up ex- ceptionally well. Joseph B. Lynch, superintendent of buildings and grounds, at the Univer- sity of Nevada, called on his old friends among the trade this week. He says J. Michon, who is in charge of the green- houses, bought a fine lot of seedling carnations" from which great results are expected. A fine vase of these new carnations was . exhibited at the store of Pelicano, Rossi «& Co. lately and at- tracted much favorable conunent. Haywood & Peterson, Burlingame, are working hard to get their house^s in shape for the coming season. Their rose houses are making a fine growth and give every promise of large crops. The houses of foliage plants reflect much credit to their growers, as it would be difficult to find finer or health- ier stock. _ Angolo J. Rossi, came down from Skaggs Springs, where he is spending his vacation to act as grand marshal of the Fourth of July parade. He re- turned to the springs the same day. Alfred Serveau, manager of the Emile Serveau store, on Fillmore street, has left for Sacramento, where he will spend his vacation. B. Bordeman will be in charge during his absence. B. M. Joseph and family have re- turned to this city after a month's va- cation in Canada and the northwest. W. B. Aldrich of M. Rice & Co., Phila- FIELD OF VAUGHAN'S SELKCTKD BERMUDA LILIES. 1921. The American Florist. delphia. Pa., left for Los Ang'eles after a successful visit to this city. A. Baldocchi, of Podesta & Baldocchi, is away in the mountains on an extend- ed i-est. James T. Lynch. Pittsburgh. GLADIOLI AND LILIES STANDING UP WELL. The same old story, Just one hot day after another, with the thermometer registering- between 90 and 95 degrees, that has nearly paralyzed what little business there was. The least said about stock the l^etter, as gladioli and lilies are the only items that are able to stand the heat. It is with difficulty that rose orders can be filled, as the most of them arrive in an open con- dition and are not fit to send out. Car- nations are in the same class, most of the arrivals are soft and sleepy. Del- phiniums are holding up well and meet with a good demand. Other outdoor stock includes sweet peas, coreoposis, gaillardia, baby breath, corn flowers, straw flowers and scabosia, which sells slowly. Southern plumosa has been in over supply and is hard to move. Re- ports from most of the aster growers are to the effect that there will only be about half a crop, due to the long- dry. hot spell, RETAIL FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION, The Retail Florists' Association held its regular monthly meeting July 7 at the Hotel Chatam, Mr. Wessenauer. the new president, was in the chair and in spite of the -warm weather, a fair sized crowd was in attendance. Wm. H. Robertson, editor-manager of The Sewickley Herald, was the speaker of the evening. His sub.iect was "The Democracy of Flowers," and he gave a very interesting and instructive talk. He was followed by Mr. Clark of The Pittsburgh Cut Flwer Co., who stated that we had the greatest business in the world: that we were with the pub- lic from the cradle to the grave. At the birth, christening-, commencement, wedding and the grave, with all the birthdays in between, if we could not get business out of some of these occa- sions there was something the matter. NOTES, The Retail Florists' Association and Florists' and Gardeners' Club have combined to hold a joint picnic Thurs- day, July 21, at Bradford woods, A large attendance is expected, as a movement is on foot to have the whole- sale and retail stores close at noon on that day. Albert Briggs of the North side, hurt his foot some time ago, and the doc- tors could give him no relief, so he made two trips to Bone Setter Reese at Youngstown, O,, and reports that he is alright once more. Daddy McOallum of the McCallum Co,, is spending his vacation at At- lantic City, N, J, Visitor : John Schneidmiller, of the John Keil Co,, East Liverpool, O, E, C, T. Oklahoma State Florists' Association. OKLAHOMA CITY MEETING, JULY 7-8, The third annual convention of the Oklahoma State Florists' Association was held at the Lee Huckins hotel. Oklahoma City, July 7-8, In the ab- sence of President A, S. Gray at the opening session on Thursday morning, Geo, Preston, of El Reno, presided. A large representation of the trade was present. The association was heartilv wel- comed to the city by Mayor Walton, Robt. Bemb, of Muskogee, and J. Boston, of Tulsa, responding with ex- cellent talks, Mr. Preston, who acted as chairman, spoke in appreciation of the effective work being accomplished by the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. Geo. Stiles, of the conven- tion city, then suggested that a tele- gram be sent President Gray, with the best wishes of the organization, and its regret at his inability to attend. At the afternoon session President Gray was in attendance, his arrival being- unexpected. In a paper read by H, O, Hannah, of Sherman, Tex,, he compared the state association to a, race that had been started and was not to be headed off. He spoke of brotherly love among the trade, and cautioned the florists not to misrepre- sent their products. The ma.iority of the members present were in favor of featuring the old fashioned flowers during the summer months. Tulsa was chosen as the next convention city, A very interesting' base ball game was played on Friday morning be- tween Furrow & Co. of Guthrie, and an all state florists' team, the former being easy winners by the score of 24 to 5. The Late William Winterson. The following officers were elected for the coming year : A, S, Gray, Chickasha, president; J, Boston, Tulsa, vice-president, and Don Foster, Oklahoma City, seci-etary-treasurer, Geo. Stiles. Oklahoma City, for one year, and Robt, Bemb, for two years, were elected to serve on the executive committee, THE VISITORS, Edw. Ahles. La Porte. Ind. C. G. Anderson, Terre Haute, Ind. Frank Bieber, Enid. G. H. Bollenbach. Kingfisher. G'. M. Carson, Blackwell. Clyde Curlee, Oklahoma City. R. Flint, Arltansas City, Ark. Bave Geddes. St. Louis, Mo. E. R. Griggs, Sapulpa. H. O. Hannah. Slierman. Texas. A. A. Hart. Blackwell P. R. Johnson. Pittsburg, Kans. A, F. Koehle. Mangum. J. B. Kershaw, Marlow. Maurice. Levine, New York. P. R. McClenahan, Oklahoma City. A. C. Marshall, Okmulgee. Harry P. Miller. Bartlesville. .Tames Monton. Chicago, Chas, P. Mueller, Wichita, Kans. Robert Newconib, Burlington, la. W. E. Pitt, Ada. Geo. Preston. El Reno. Cliff Pruner. Chicago. Walter L. Puffer, Chicago. J. Ray. Oklahonia City. . Otto Rice. Sapulpa. J. E. Standenbauer. Chicago. G. Tobleman. Norman. Wm. Weaver, McAllister. THE LADIES, Miss Leah Bea Vei-t, Durant. Mrs, Joe Dews, Chickasha. Mrs. B. A. Nelson, Sulpher, Mrs. Otto Rice, Sapulpa, ilrs. G. Tobleman. Norinan. Paul Richmond. Denver, Colo. TRADE FAIRLY ACTIVE. Business in this city and vicinity has been good compared with other lines. During June, due to the heavy floods in the southern part of the state, the railroads were tied up for 10 days, and consequently the market was flooded with all kinds of stock, as there was no shipping demand. There is little stock of good quality arriving- at the present time because of the excessive heat, and many of the growers are re- planting. Carnations stood up well until about 10 days ago, when they be- gan to reduce in size. Their quality is much better, however, than eastern stock. Outdoor sweet peas are arriv- ing in fairly good condition. Gladioli, of good quality, sell well. Some fine Shasta daisies are seen in the stores. Plants, especially cyclamens, are in excellent condition. FLORISTS' club OUTING. Members of the Florists' Club mo- tored down to Colorado Springs, where they were royally entertained by the Florists' and Gardeners' Club of that city, July 2. Lunchen was served at the Alamo inn, after which a game of ball was played in Monument park. Hidden inn was then visited in the Garden of the Gods, and a cafeteria lunch at sundown, followed with danc- ing brought to a close a very enjoy- able day. Many of the visitors re- mained until Sunday and Monday to enjoy the many delightful drives around the city. A large number of florists heard J, Fred Ammann, Edwardsville, 111,, and Hilmer V, Swenson, Chicago, express their views on co-operative advertis- ing on June 22. It is expected their visit will help materially in strength- ening the organization already formed here for publicity purposes. Much of the increased trade enjoyed this sum- mer is thought to be due to an adver- tising campaign carried on recently, Henry Weiland is shipping- some fine Shasta daisies to this market. The Elitch Gardens Co. is erecting a carnation house, 42x150 feet. The carnation greenhouses of the Mauff Floral Co, are being rebuilt, Chas, Benson is adding several houses to his establishment. E, P, Neiman, of the Park Floral Co,, recently returned from a Ashing trip in the mountains. N. The Late William Winterson. William Winterson died at his home at 422 South Hamlin avenue, Chicago, July 11, from an attack of heart di- sease. He was 88 years of age and was born in Devizes, England, He has been a resident of Chicago for 50 years and was known to many members of the trade, who met him at the B, F, Win- terson Co,'s store, where he spent con- siderable time with his son, the well- known wholesaler. He was able to be around up to several weeks ago, when he was forced to take to his bed. One of his pet hobbies was to listen to the late Dr. Gunsaulas' lectures or read his writings, for he was a great believer in his teachings. He was the father of Mrs. Ellen Peck, Mrs. Mary Clark, Edgar F,, and Lewis H. Winterson, Mrs, Laura Freeman, Mrs, Jane Coyne, and the late William, John and Thomas Winterson, and Mrs, Anna Marshall, The funeral services were held at the home of his son Edgar, 422 South Hamlin avenue, July 13, at 2 p, m., Reverend Frederick Shelly officiating, with -interment at Forest Home ceme- tery. The funeral was largely at- tended and the floral offerings were many and beautiful, -n'ith an excep- tionally large number from the trade. 8 The American Florist. July 16, The'American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.50 a year; Canada $:i.50; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $3.00. When sending us cbauge oE address, always send the old nddress at the same time. Advertisinc; rates on application. From the first issue The American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISStTK 48 PAGES \VITB COVER CONTENTS. Texaa State Florists' Ass'n 1 — An attractive programme 1 — President Lang's address 2 — Otto Lang (portrait) 2 — Cyclamen culture 2 — Prominent in meeting (portrait) 3 The S. A. F 3 — The Washington convention 3 — Railroad rates 3 — Dates of sale and return limits 4 — Washington hotel rates 4 — Membership dues 4 — List of exhibitors 4 — Billboards B — Fifth national flower show 5 — The national publicity campaign 5 — The trade exhibition 5 — The Cleveland national flower show b — Department of plant registration ,. 6 — Completed registration 6 Field of Vaughan's selected Bermuda lilies 6 San Francisco t) Pittsburgh 7 Oklahoma State Florists' Ass'n 7 Denver. Colo 7 The late Wm. Winterson (portrait) ' 7 American Rose Society 8 S. A. P. merbership drive 8 Knoble's cost system 8 Hail at Allegany, N. Y 8 Coal 8 Another Scotch canard 8 Window glass 8 Club meetings next week 8 Boston, Mass 10 Chicago 13 Albany 16 Los Angeles, Calif 16 St. Louis, Mo 17 Milwaukee. Wis 18 Columbus, 18 Philadelphia 20 New York 22 Providence, R. 1 22 The seed trade 30 — J. M. Bridgeford (portrait) 30 — French bulb crop prices 30 — Indiana seed law _30 — Tariffs old and new 31 • — Dutch seed trade 32 — Tariff notes 32 — The daffodil disease 33 The nursery trade 36 — Norris Bros, acquire rose business 36 — Idaho'^ commercial apple orchards 36 Rochester, N. Y 36 Cincinnati. O ,30 Market gardeners 38 ^Farmers in the United States 38 Toledo, 38 Chicago White gladioli are flower- ing in the open ground at Chicago. Gbeat drought prevails in England and Paris has the warmest weather known in 42 years. The hot weather is hard on every- body, but especially so on the men in the greenhouses. Failures during the first five months of 1921 are three times greater than during the same period in 1920. The S. S. Aquitania and other trans- atlantic liners now regularly carry gar- deners or florists as part of the crew. Personal. President Mi-s. George Asmus, of the Ladies' Society of American Florists, and family are summering at Muske- gon, Mich. American Rose Society. van fleet rose. At the meeting of the executive com- mittee of the American Rose Society held in Washington, D. C, June 1, it was decided that the Van Fleet Rose — W. O. 124, which is to be called Mary Wallace, should be the first to be dis- seminated under the co-operative agreement between the TJnlted States l>epartment of Agriculture and the American Rose Society and co-oper- ating nurserymen. At that time it was believed to be feasible to supply bud wood from the mother plants this summer to the various nurserymen. When this plan was announced, how- ever, it was brought to the attention of the society that this scheme migrht work hardships upon nurserymen who lived at a great distance from Wash- ington; therefore, after consultation with the directors and with the Depart- ment of Agriculture it was decided that this plan would be abandoned and that no nurseuyman would receive propagating material before next year, the exact time to be announced later. This notice is therefore sent out to inform all nurserymen who are inter- ested, of the change of plan, and the notice forwarded to the members that no application would be considered after July 1, is void and the secretary is still open to receive applications. Due notice of the date which applica- tion must be filed will be sent out to the trade papers and all nurserymen who have signified their interest, when further details are completed. John C. Wistee, Sec'y. S. A. F. Membership Drive. OH YOU VACATION TIME. Yes, it has a tendency to make us all lazy. Well, how did they bite last week? We mean the big fellows, the live vrires, those that make the best kind of Society of American Florists' members. There are lots to get out. Remem- ber, if we reach our goal and double the membership, there will still be over S.OOO suckers on the outside. Lots of them would come in. though, if we can only reach them and when they do get into this grand old society they will be just as happy and jolly and good as we are and will wonder how they ever could have stayed out so long. Some will even begin to kick because we did not ask them to join sooner, but one visit to a convention will cause them to forget all their past troubles. Keep pegging away. Jos. H. Hill, A. L. Miller, J. F. ammann, S. S. Pennock, Paul r. Klingspoen, Membership Committee. Kaoble's Cost Systems. The address on "Cost Systems for the Average Grower," delivered by Herman P. Knoble at Columbus, O., June 21, is of inestimable value to every grower of pot plants. The proof of the pudding is in the eating and Mr. Knoble proved by practical illus- tration that his figures were absolutely correct. His intensive culture and re- peated turning over of bench space will be a revelation to many growers, who could not give the actual square feet of bench space in any of their houses without measuring. In his cal- culationp there is no counting' the chickens before they are hatched, all misses are accounted for and the fact that empty benches cost as much to run as when filled will be a surprise to many. Every paragraph of hia paper is filled with interesting and valuable information, that will be most useful to all who study and apply It. The address In full will be found in The Am'erican Florist of June 25, page 1082. Hall at Allegrany, N. Y. This city was visited by a severe hail storm and cloudburst July 7. The storm lasted for nearly an hour and a great number of lights in the green- houses of Elmer Rawlings were broken in. The damage, however, was not as large as expected. The houses will be repaired at once. Two greenhouses of King construction, 25x200 feet, were not far enough along to be injured. Geraniums, which are a specialty, to- gether with a considerable list of other plants grown by Mr. Rawlings, were not damaged by the storm and are in excellent condition. He is adding an- other 80 horse power boiler, a large brick smokestack having been com- pleted last fall. Coal. The outstanding feature of the an- nual shortage of coal during the win- ter months is the neglect of the pub- lic to make effective use of the re- stricted transportation facilities of the country during the spring and summer season vs'hen there is a surplus of cars. Growers are urged to order their next winter's supply at the present time, and by keeping a continual supply moving to the market, prices will be kept down and the danger of a coal shortage emergency averted. Another Scotch Canard. Two ancient coins were found clasped in the hand of a skeleton un- earthed during excavations in London. It is thought to be the remains of the first Scotsman to visit the metropolis. ■ — The Passing Show, London. [Sam Murray, the well known florist of Kansas City, Mo., says he doesn't believe it and Sam, being a native born American, can speak without prejudice in such matters. — Ed.] Window Glass. Representatives of the National As- sociation of Window Glass Manufac- turei's announce that the 69 hand- blown plants of the country would start operations in September, and by November should be operating 50 per cent capacity. Owing to the large sur- plus stocks, and the light demand, fac- tories have been idle since January. Club Meetlng:s Next Week [Secretaries of clubs and societies are re- quested to send notice of change in date, time and place of meeting.] Boston, Mass., July 19, 8 p. m. — Garden- ers' and Florists' Club of Boston at Horti- cultural hall. "Wm. N. Craig, secretary, Faulkner farm. Brookline, Mass. Grand Kapids, Mich., July 18, 8 p. ni. — Grand Rapids Florists' and Gardeners' Club at office of members. Bdw. Freyling, sec- retary, 1057 Wealthy avenue. Grand Rapids. Lancaster, Pa., July 21, 7:30 p. m. — Lan- caster County Florists' Association at Chamber of Commerce. Albert M. Herr, secretary, Lancaster. Ora.nge, N. J., July 18, 8 p. in. — New Jer- sey Floricultural Society at J. O. W. A. M. hall. Geo. W. Strange, secretary. Orange. Portland, Ore., July 18, 8 p. m. — Oregon Floral Society at Masonic temple. P. A. Van Kirk, secretary, 64 B. 60th street, Portland. Toronto, Ont., July 19, 8 p. in. — Toronto Retail Florists' Club at St. George's hall. Elm street. Alex. Simpson, secretary, 87 G'rosvenor, Toronto. 1921. The American Florist. Coming: Events. July 19. Madison, Wis. — Annual meeting; of the Wisconsin State Florists' Associa- tion. H. J. Seel, secretary, 462 Milwaukee street. Milwaukee, Wis., secretary. Ansust 15, VTashinfiiwn, D. C. — Annual convention of the Ladies' Society of Amer- ican Florists. Mrs. Albert M. Herr, Lan- caster, Pa., secretary. Augrust 24-25. St. Thomas, Ont. — Annual meeting- and exhibition of the American Oladiolus Society. A. C. Beal, Ithaca, N. Y.. secretary. AuiTUst 23-25, Detroit, Micli. — Annual con- vention of the American Association of Park Superintendents. Kmmett P. Griffln. E. St. Louis, 111., secretary-treasurer. September 13-15, Detroit, Mich. — Associa- tion of American Cemetery Superintendents, W. B. Jones, 2800 Brighton road, N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa., secretary-treasurer. September 22-25, Boston, Mass. — Annual ■exhibition of the Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society, Wm. P. Rich, Horticultural hall, Boston, Mass., secretary. September 37-30, New York. — Annual m.eeting and exhibition of the American Dahlia Society at Hotel Pennsylvania. E. C. Vick. 205 Elwood avenue. Newark, N. J., ■secretary. October 11-13, Toronto, Ont. — Annual meeting- of the Florists' Telegraph Deliv- ■ery Association. Albert Pochelon, Detroit, Mich., secretary. October 20-23. Xos Ang:eles, CaUf. — An- nual convention and exhibition of the Cali- fornia Association of Nurserymen. Henry W. Kruckeberg, Los Angeles, Calif., secre- tary-treasurer. Wants, For Sale, Etc. Small Type, 15 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, SI. 75 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section Where answers ore to be mailed from this olTice enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted — Grower roses, chrysanthemums, carnations and j30t plants; middle age; single. Address Key 570, care American Florist. Situation AVanted — By refined young woman with five years' experience in retail florists business; bouquets and designing; capable of handling most refined trade. Best references as to capabilities and personality. Prefer modern store. Address Key 568, care American Florist. Help Wanted — Florist for city greenhouse. Apply to Superintendent of park. City Hall, Topeka, Kan. Help AVanted — Experienced salesladv for retail store in Chicago. Permanent position at a good salary. Address, Key 567, Care American Florist. For Sale — Flower store: established 25 years: to be sold because of Illness. Call G. Carajanes, 2594 Eighth Avenue. New York. For Sale — The best greenhouse propo- sition in the northwest; must sell at once; greenhouse 24x60 feet; established trade; no greenhouse within 100 miles. Write for particulars to A. E, AVebster, Bemidjl, Minn. For Sale — Well established market garden and floral business. 29 hot beds, well, windmill and tank, ll-room house, also barn: four city lots. A snap at ?3,600; $1,500 cash. Address JOHSf C. KRUEGER Medford, Box 72, Wis. HELP WANTED Expert rose grower able to take complete charge of good sized place. Key 372, care American Florist Help Wanted SALESLADY and DESIGNER Apply MANGEL, Florist 17 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO Grower Wanted! Chance of a life-time for expert rose grower to get in on a big proposition. Don't miss this oppor- tunity — investigate. Key 571, care American Florist. Wanted to Lease One, two or three greenhouses, on Long Island, within ten-miles of New York city, for reliable party. Address Key 569, care American Florist. For Sale Established store in the Chicago loop. Don't answer unless vou have $10,000 spot cash. Key 373, care American Florist. GOOD SECOND-HAND PIPE All sizes, for water and steam purposes. Also pipe for culverts, grape arbors, fence and corner posts. Cheaper than wood and lasts longer. Send us your inquiries and let us quote our prices. MAX ZGIGLER & BROS., Muncle, Ind. rOR SALE Two greenhouses, 22x60 each, one house 24x16 and one 18x24, full of plants, complete; 9-room modern resi- dence and garage; 5iJ^ acres land, all improved; best of soil, in town of 3,000, four miles to city market of 18,000, and can sell all can raise; reason for selling, have other business; will sell for $5,000; we did $27,000 during May; everything in working order. I. R. ORDWAY, 1 1 Elm St., Canisteo, N. Y. For Sale First-class flower store on north side. Chicago's big hospital trade. Long lease and low rent. $4,000 cash required. 21 10 North Halsted Street, CHICAGO NOTICE STOCKHOLDERS MEETINQ CHICAGO, July 16, 1921. Stockholders of the American Florist Company: You are hereby notified that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the American Florist Com- pany will be held in the Willard Hotel, Washing- ton, D.C., Wednesday, August 17, 1921, at 3 o'clock p. ni., for the purpose of electing directors and officers for the ensuing term and" for the trans- action of such other business as may come before the meeting. J. C. VAUGHAN, Pres. M. BARKER. Seo'y. .^Vkllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllir//^ I OFFICIAL S. A. F. | Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 3^x5^ inches FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on guniined p.-ipei-; ,yuur card, etc., in black and leiif adopti-d by the S. A. F. in red. Prices: Per S00,f4.50; |jer 1000, $6.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $3.00. Ciish with order. AmciMcan Florisf Co. i 440 S. Dearborn Street | I CHICAGO I ^Jiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim^ ii- 10 The American Florist. July 16, Dreer's Reliable Florists Flower Seeds We call special attention of Florists to the follow- ing Select Strains of Seasonable Flower Seeds: CINERARIA DREER'S PRIZE We have an extra fine strain of these flowers of largest size, in a well balanced range of colors. Dreer's Prize Dwarf, of dwarf, compact habit. Dreer*S Prize Tall, of taller growth than the above. 81.00 per trade packet of about 1000 seeds. Dreer's Superb Giant Cyclamen The seed which we offer this season is American grown, produced by a grower who has made a special study of Cyclamen and who has worked up a strain better than anything procurable in Europe. We offer the following colors: Per 100 seeds lOOOseeds Pure White «l-50 White with Carmine Eye 1.50 Blood Red or Christmas Cheer 1.50 Rich Rose with Deeper Eye 1.50 Daybreak. Soft shell pink, with deep rose eye 1.50 Simon (Wonderof Wandsbek). Brilliantsalmon, extrafine 1 50 Choicest Mixed, all colors 1.25 tis.oo 12.00 I2.0O 13.00 12.00 12.00 10 00 DREER'S PERFECT PANSIES We offer the following mixtures with the full assurance that nothing better can be had at the prices quoted ; Trade pkt. Dreer's Royal Exhibition. Our. flnestFstrain. 80.50 Dreer's Preminm Mixture. A^rcally. grand mixture .50 Oz. 88.00 1.00 Trade Pkt. Masterpiece. A wonderful range of rich col ors $0.50 Giant Trimardeau. Good colors .40 Oz. $5.00 5.00 For Complete List of Seasonable Flower Seeds, including Snapdragons, Asparagus, Double Daisy, Forget-me-not, Primroses, Forcing Sweet Peas, Hardy Perennials, Etc., See Our Special Mid-Summer Catalogue. Copies Free on request. HENRY A. DREER, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Montgomery's A. S. Bnrns. Jr., Spring Valley, N. Y. Wendland & Keimel Co., Blmhurst, HI. Robt. SimpBon. Clifton. N. J, Joy Floral Co.. That's the name of the new pink rose! The name will be Priscilla probably after the public has had it a while, but we have had to add the prefix to cover the rules of nomenclature. In order to get someone who knows more about roses than we do to give an unbiased, honest opinion on the merits of this rose, we have placed 12 plants of it with each of the following growers: £. G. HUl Co., Richmond. Ind. Dailledonze Bros., Brooklyn, N, T. Albert F. Amlinj? Co., May wood, HI. Dnckham-Pierson Co., Madison. N. J, Rowayton Greenhonses, Rowayton. Conn. Miller Floral Co., Farmingrton, Utah Wellworth Farm Greenhonses, Dormers Grove. 111. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Ask them about it, if to let this rose sell itself! A. N. PIERSON, Inc., Nashville. Tenn. Roberts Rose Co., Denver. Colo. Geo. C. Weiland, Fvanston, HI. Lakeview Rose Gardens. Jamestown, N, T, iExeter Rose Conservatories, Mo. Exeter. N. H. Jos. Heacock Co., Roelofs, Pa. Bassett & Washbnm. Ferrari Bros.. Hinsdale, HI. San Francisco. Calif. H. O. May. Summit. N. J. Peirce Bros.. Waitham. Mass. Budlong Rose Co., Auburn, R. you will, at any time. They have our permission We shall be simply order takers. Chas. H. Totty Co., Madison, K. J. Noe-Ruzicka Co.. Madison, X. J. Wm. H. BUiott Co., Madbury. N. H. Anthony Ruzicka, Madison. N. J. W. J. PUcher, Kirkwood, F. R. Pierson. Tarrytown, N. Y. ■ L. B. Coddington, Murray Hill, N. J. Jos. H. Hill Co.. Richmond. Ind. Stephen Mortensen, Southampton, Pa. Briar Cliflf Gardens, Scarborougrh, N. Y. John H. Dunlop & Son, Richmond Hill, Ont.. Can. J. J. FaJlon Co., Lynchburg:, Va. Gullett & Sons, Lincoln. HI. Rolf Zetlitz Co., Lima. O. Van Aken Bros. & Sons, Coldwater. Mich. Doemlingr-Schinimel Co., I. Mt. Clemens, Mich. to tell the truth. We are going Cromwell, Conn. Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. TRADE AT A STANDSTILL. Business this week has been at a standstill with the worst glut that the trade has experienced for two or three years. Stock is very poor in quality and almost without value. There is not much of a variety coming in, no peas, very few gladioli and a few as- ters comprisg the assortment, outside of pinks, carnations and roses, and they are valueless after the first few hundred are sold. It is safe to say that 60 to 70 percent of stock coming to market is sold on the street or thrown in the rubbish barrels. All had ex- pected that business would drop off during early July, but the most pessi- mistic did not anticipate such a bad slump. There is not much chance for improvement until all carnations are thrown out. NOTES. James Carr and Dominic Prevert of the Dolansky McDonald Co., are spend- ing two weeks at Nantasket beach. The prizes for the sweet pea show will be mailed to interested parties by M. Rich, Horticultural . hall, Boston,. Mass. The Rosary Flower Shop is now lo- caated at their new store, Boylston. street, near Fairfield street. The Florists' Association will holdi an outing at Paragon park, Nantasket beach, July 12. Thos. McConnor of the Boston Rose^ Co., has gone to Nantucket island for- a month. E. F. S. 1921. The American Florist. 11 FRENCH PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS Prices Ready Early Shipments Afloat May we quote you these and other French and Dutch Bulbs? We BeHeve French Crop a Short One. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO NEW YORK 12 The American Florist. July 16, .•!Kf!'!t!ti'>'>'i':':f:V:^ifif:fifififiVififiK ^^ ':S!i^S99S99S9SS9!i!i!iU!tVi!iVi!iS!i!i!i!r9V99V^^ The Best Summer Ro$e$ For Shipping Our Roses Have a National Reputation for Quality You always get fresh flowers and a more even run of stock. CURRENT PRICE LIST RUSSELL Per 100 Fancy Long- $16.00 Medium 8.00 to 12.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 COLUMBIA Fancy Long $16.00 Medium 8.00 to 12.00 Sllort 4.00 to 6.00 PREMIEK Fancy Long $16.00 Medium 8.00 to 12.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 Subject to Market Changes HOOSIER BEAUTY Per 100 Long $12.00 Medium 6.00 to 8.00 Short 3.00 to 4.00 OPHELIA Long $10.00 Medium 6.00 to 8.00 Sliort 3.00 to 4.00 SUNBURST Long $12.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 3.00 to 6.00 WHITE KILLABNEY Long $ 8.00 to $10.00 Medium 6.00 Short 3.00 to 4.00 ASSORTED ROSES SPECIAL OFFERING Good fresh Roses, our selection, In lots of 200 or more, as follows: Per 100 Good medium lengths $6.00 Good short lengths 4.00 Good, very short lengths 2.60 New Fancy Ferns, per 1,000 $2.50 Adiantum, per 100 l.BO to 2.00 Sprengeri, per 100 3.00 Galax, green, per 1,000 2.00 Galax, bronze, per 1,000 2.00 Asparagus Sprays, per bunch. 3B to .40 Of miscellaneous our customers the best In buying direct o and the most even run flowers now coming into market, we will procure for at lowest market prices. A trial order solicited, f the grower you are assured of fresh stock at all times, of quality possible. BASSEH & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONES: CENTRAL 1457 Greenlionses: Hinsdale, HI., and OregB Station, HI. NOTICE: — We close at 6 o'clock Tveek days. OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICA60, ILL. Closed all day Sundays I CWcasfo. ASTERS ABE ARRIVING. Asters have made their appearance in good sized quantities the past vsreek and while tlie early cuts were none too good the shipments now contain bet- ter flowers. Carnations are practically done and while a few are seen here atld thei-e they are only fit for funeral work. Gladioli are more plentiful but are cleaning up nicely every day at good prices, owing to the scarcity of other suitable stock. Roses are in good supply in all the varieties grown for this market but are showing the effects of the exceedingly hot weather, consequently the dealers are finding it a difficult task to fill all their shipping orders. A few American Beauty roses are seen. Lilies are obtainable in fair sized quantities. Golden Glow chrysanthemums made their appear- ance at one of the stores this week. Lily of the valley and orchids are in- cluded in the offerings. Larkspur, daisies, gypsophilas, cornflowers, fever- few, gaillardia, candytuft, pond lilies and a large supply of other indoor and outdoor stock is included in the ship- ments. Business has been exception- ally quiet with the sales showing a fall- ing off for last month over June of 1920. The chief topic of conversation in the market is the Society of Amer- ican Florists' convention at Washing- ton, D. C, next month, and it appears at present as if there will be a large delegation from this city again this year. NOTES. A. E. Marine and R. L. Anderson are opening a new retail store at 1125 Granville avenue under the name of the Granville Flower Shop. Mr. Marine was formerly in business here and his many friends are pleased to hear that he is back in the trade. Frand Oechslin is driving a new Packard sedan. Our Weekly Buyers' Guide Helps You Select Stock By mail or wire and insures your getting exactly what you want. You are entitled to this service, whether you arc one of our regular customers or not. Let us send it to you regularly. Some day it will make you a customer of Chicago's first wholesale florists. Drop us a line. KENNICOTT BROS. CO. 174 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago 1921. The American Florist. 13 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., Long Distance Phones Central 601 and 2846 CHICAGO LARGE SUPPLY OF ROSES Russell, Columbia, Premier, Sunburst, Ophelia, Etc. Buy Direct From the GroTTCP =;uiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiitinniiitiii[iiiiiiiiiiiiiiittiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiriittniiiiiiiniiiinMr PTTl?T?TrMT PPTPTT T TQT subject to change irlthont notice I MRS. OHAS. RUSSEIiI> Per 100 I Specials $20.00 i Select $1-6.00 to 18.00 = Medium 10.00 to 12.00 I Short 5.00 to 8.00 I COLUMBIA I Specials $20.00 i Select $15.00 to 18.00 i Medium 10.00 to 12.00 I Short 5.00 to 8.00 I PREMIER = Specials $20.00 i Select $15.00 to 18.00 i Medium 10.00 to 12.00 I Short 5.00 to 8.00 I SUNBURST, OPHELIA Per 100 = Specials $15.00 = Select 12.00 = Medium $ 8.00 to 10.00 i Short 4.00 to 6.00 } Specials. Select. .. Medium. Short... Per 100 $15.00 8.00 to 4.00 to ROSES. OUR SELECTION. 12.00 10.00 5 6.00 I $5.00 I CARN.4TIONS Good and Fancy $ 3.00 to $ 4.00 Adiantnin Asparagus, per bunch 50c to 75c Ferns, per 1,000 $4.00 Galax, bronze and preen; 1,000. 2.00 Lencothoe Sprays 2.00 1.00 EXTRA SPECIAL STOCK BILLED ACCORDINGLY ::iiniiiitniiMiiiiniiiiniiiiriiiriiniiniiiniiiiiiiiMniiiiiiiiniiiBnniiiiiiiiii]iriiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiMiiiMiiMiuiiiriniiiii[iiiiiiininMnHiiiiii]iiiniiiiitiiiiuirinnniMiiiiiniiiiiii]iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiniiiiiMiiiiiiiiinMUMiiriiiM^ Summer Flowers Complete line including Asters and Gladioli. Everything in Greens. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Henry M. Hirseh. 833 East Forty- sixth street, mailed the following' card this month : July is the month of the glorious Fourth. In the past given vent to with skyrocket showers. But in this modern day, the sane and safe way, you'll agree, is to "Say it With Flowers." The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation is having' a good call for regale lilies (D. Myriophyllum), which are bringing high prices. Fritz Kramer, one of the oldest employes of this house, celebrated his silver wedding annivers- ary last Thursday, June 7. Mangel & Co.'s summer window is very refreshing and is attracting much favorable attention. Mrs. Krueger, who has charge of the office at this es- tablishment, will spend her vacation with relatives at Flint, Mich, Arthur Schmidt, with the Fifth Ave- nue Floral Co., Columbus, O., is visit- ing friends here this week. He was at one time employed at the A. F. Arnling Go's, greenhouses at Maywood. C. B. LeMer has returned from a pleasant vacation at Sister Lakes, Mich. He did something while he was away. What was it? August Harnett, of Erne & Co., is enjoying a two weeks' vacation. George Kerbs is helping' out at the store dur- ing his absence. A. L. Vaughan made a trip to Mich- igan this week to look over the aster crops that A, Li. Vaughan & Co. handle each year. Miss Charlotte Paradise, of A. L. Vaughan & Co., will spend her vaca- tion at Elkhart Lake, Wis., leaving July 16. J. D. Pontes of the Atlas Floral Co. is expected home in a few days from a northern Wisconsin fishing trip. W. J. Smyth had several of his large show windows broken during the heavy windstorm last week. 14 The American Florist. July 16, HIGH GRADE CUT FLOWERS Premier, Russell, Columbia, Ophelia and Sunburst Roses, WIETOR BROS 30 East Randolph Street, L. D. Phone : Randolph 2081 CHICAGO Jim Pontrich, of Simon Pontrich, Louisville, Ky., and wife are the guests of Jim Nielsen and wife at the Strand hotel. Mr. Pontrich is opening a new retail store at 28th street and Green- wood, and left an order here for a complete set of store fixtures and sup- plies. The two Jims are having a grand old time. C. O. Koeppen, of the George Wien- hoeber force, will leave in a few days for Excelsior Springs, Mo., where he will spend his vacation. His former home was at Columbus, Mo., where he was in the retail business for himself. Gust. AUes with Wietor Bros., will leave July 18 to enjoy a two weeks' vacation. He has not made up his mind just where to go, but is think- ing of visiting the famous Door county cherry orchards. Henry Kruchten is back on the job at the John Kruchten Co.'s store after giv- ing his father a lift at the greenhouses for a couple of weeks. Frank Hagen leaves July IS to enjoy a two weeks' vacation. At the Peter Reinberg store roses are arriving in good supply and are mov- ing well at good prices, considering the general market conditions. Bassett & Washburn are cutting a good supply of Mrs. Chas. Russell roses, which clean up nicely alongside of all' the other varieties. The E. C. Amling Co.'s colored water lilies continue to attract much atten- tion in the windows of the leading retail stores. Rose growers report that the weather is affecting the young plants in the benches. Some of the plants had to be replaced. The Alpha Floral Co.'s store was robbed one day last week, when the thieves secured about $40 in loose change. The J. A. Budlong Co. is handling a good supply of gladioli in addition to a complete line of all other seasonable stock. H. B. Kennicott has samples of his Florida grown calla and freesia bulbs on exhibition at Kennicott Bros. Co.'s store. The Weiland-Risch Co.. is offering Golden Glow chrysanthemums from its greenhouse at Bvanston. Theo. Radkiewicz is the latest addi- tion to the force in Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s supply department. The Joseph Foerster Co. is moving a good supply of choice gladioli, which are in strong' demand. George Manos, the Unon Depot flo- rist, is back from a business trip to Washington, D. C. Mrs. Mike Poletsos is back from a ■ visit with relatives at Janesville, Wis. Guy French, of the American Bulb Co., is away on a southern trip. Mrs. William Wolf is visiting friends at Muskegon, Mich. ^iiiiiiti mill iiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Ill iiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiilirilliiililillliiniiiiiiiJiiiiuiliiiluiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiuMllMii^ -, Drive Your Slogan Home THE NEW WRAPPING PAPER Made especially for Florists WATERMARKED Carries your dynamic slogan right into the homes of your trade and adds just the proper touch to your service Orchard Paper Company 758 Spruce Street SAINT LOUIS ^iiiiiiiiitiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniimiiiriiiriiiiiiiiiiii niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiimiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinu-' rlorists roil' brand (5-in., 6-in. or 7-in. wide.) 10 lbs. and over, at $0.16 BO lbs. and over, at 15 100 lbs. and over, at 14 Complete list of many other items free. One Floral Art Album given free with any order of $25.00 or more. Geo. H. Angermueller Co. Wholesale Florists 1324 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Sphagnum Moss (Burlap Bales) Select quality, large size bale. ...$1.50 B bale lots or more, at 1.40 10 bale lots or more, at 1.30 Meyer's Silkaline, or Smilax Threads Be sure the name Meyer is on the end of each spool, as we find there are a lot of fake brands being put on the market to imitate our green florists' thread. Weigh up our threads and then weigh up the other parties' that you are buying from, and you will notice that our threads run. full two ounces of thread to the spool. )an Florist when writing 1921. The American Florist. 15 ^; fi ^^ m *A'i Vi vm*mvsvm^t^t't%vmvfV-^^^ ;l; ;i; Heavy Supply of Gladioli Choice stock in practically all the varieties grown for this market. Can supply you with what you need in this line. Asters, Liiies, Roses, Beauties, Larkspur, Daisies, Feverfew, Gypsophila, Cornflowers, Candytuft, Gaillardia, Etc. Complete Line of Greens. PHONES. CENTRAL 2571- AUTOMATIC 48-734-CENTRAL 2572 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago iW$s$i!»i«$$s»»«gs$g!gg«»»«g»w»w»?«g«a«»«»^^ PAUL R. KLINGSPORN, Manager. . M. Milwaukee. Wis. GOOD STOCK IN DEMAND. While business has assumed its reg- ular summer volume, still there is enough doing to use all the good stock that comes in and some of inferior quality. The exceptionally hot and dry weather thus far, has ruined many of the earlier outdoor cut flowers, and those under glass are nothing to brag about. The daily receipts of roses is not large, neither are the flowers. Car- nations are fast nearing their end; some Easter and Rubrum lilies, daisies, gaillardiag, snapdragons and other garden flowers, sell fairly well. There is considerable danger of shortage in the near future, especially should an unexpected demand occur. NOTES. A party of the younger craft left on the Chicago Electric July 10, for Ra- cine, where they were entertained by Racine and Kenosha florists. Albert Neare and Harold Baumgarten had charge of the arrangements. Many of the local florists are planning the trip to the summer meeting of the Wisconsin State Florists' Association, to be held at Madison, July 19. Every- one interested should attend, for the more the merrier. Some of the carnation growers com- plain, saying that the stock in the field is making very slow progress. The heavy thunder shower on July 7 was a blessing after the prolonged dry spell. June was the hottest and driest month in 50 years. E. O. Columbus, 0. STOCK MOVES SLOWLY. Business during the first week in July was a little quiet, but not more so than is usual for this time of the year. July and August are as a rule the dull months and this year is no exception. Funerali work has teen fairly brisk and this is helping out to a certain extent. The party season is over but there are a few large 'wed- dings scheduled for July. Roses, gladi- oli and Easter lilies are now the leaders in the local market. The foi'mer are' generally of good quality and sell fairly well at previous levels. Sun- burst, Ward, Mrs. Chas. Russell and Columbia are the usual varieties. Car- nations are just about over for the season. Easter lilies, of the cold stor- age varieties, are also arriving. Gladi- oli are quoted at .?2 to $3 per dozen. Rubrum lilies are plentiful and they Dyed Qreen Sheet Moss Fancy and Dagger Fern Telegraphic OI•l^rs Promptly Pilled. Duncan Jackson, Kinston, Ala. .jiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiimimiiiiiiiiiiiiniinifliiiiiiiiiiiniiiiinniiuniinitnk Mention the American Florist when writinp B. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYTHING 1HE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writino SAM SELIGMAN FLORISTS' SPECIALTIES 1 16 W. 28th St., New York IMPORTER-MANUFACTURER Artitlcial Flowers lor Summer Sales. sell briskly. There is a good supply of garden flowers. Plants are not very active at present as the season is about over. FLOWER GROWERS' AND DEALERS' MEETING. At the regular meeting of the Flower Growers' and Dealers' Association, held at the Elk's club, July 5, a large niynber was present. The principal topic of discussion was educational publicity. T. T. Franklenberg, a well known advertising man of this city, spoke at length, telling the members of the best methods of publicity. It has 1921. The American Florist. 19 John Kruchten Co 30 East Randolph Street, (Not Incorporated) WHOLESALE FLORISTS li. D. Phone CentTfd 8016-8017. CDICAfiO, ILL. E.C.AJHLIN6C0. The Largest, Best Eiqulpped, Most Centrally Located WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE m CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Ij. D. Phones CENTRAIi 1977 and 1978 A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. Raedleio Basket Co.) 713 Milwaukee Avenue | CHIGAGO, - - nJilNOIS i Write for Catalog and Prices. | umiiiiuuuiuiiu? WEIllVND-RlSCHCQt f LOWER GROWERS CQniUI.S79 154N.WAaASHAYE.fL"'mc been decided to start a widespread ad- vertising campaign and at the next meeting appropriations for the cam- paign will be made, which will be waged through the local newspapers. It is hoped to educate the public on the uses to which flowers and plants can be placed. NOTES. The Fairview Floral Co.. of which H. S. Rudolph is manager, located on the Henderson pike, is doing very well. The concern has made a contract with T. J. Ludwig, the florist at 82 North High street, by which he takes all of the product of the green house. There is a plentiful supply of season- able flowers produced by this concern. The Wilson Seed Co. recently moved into its new and larger store room at 23 East Town street. The room has been fitted up in modern style, giving additional space for all depart- ments. Henry A. Wilson, head of the Wilson Seed Co., who has been seriously ill w^ith stomach trouble, is now recover- ing nicely and he will be able to take up hia duties soon. J. W. L. Wire Hanging Basicets The well made kind. Painted, bound with galvanized wire 6 at dozen rate. 50 at hundred rate. 10 inch |3.25"per doz.; 816.00 per 100 12-inch 2.50.perdoz.; 20.00 per 100 14-inoh $3.25 ner doz.; $25.00 per 100 16-inch 4.25 per doz.; 35.00 per 100 rj Boston, July 13. Per 100 Roses. American Beauty ... 4.00@ 50.00 RusseU 3.00® 12.00 Dunlop 3.00® 12.00 Pilgrim 3.00® 12.00 Crusader 4.00® 16.00 White Killarney 4.00® 12.00 Ward 3.00® 12.00 Maryland 2.00® 6.00 " i Hoosier Beauty 3.00® 12.00 Columbia 3.00® 12.00 Hadley 4.00® 16.00 Ophelia 3.00® 12.00 Premier 3.00® 12.00 Adiantum 1.60® 3.00 Asparagus bchs.. per bch.. .50® 1.00 Asparagus Strings, doz. . . 12.00 E. Buttons 1.00 ® 2.00 Carnations 2.00® 3.00 Carnation, Laddie 4.00® 6.00 Cattleyas, per doz 12.00® 18.00 Delphinium 1.60® 2.00 Lily of the Valley 10.00 Longiflorum Lilies 25.00® 30.00 Smilax per do7. 6.00 Sweet Peas 2.00® 3.00 Gladioli 1.00® 2.00 Swansonia. per bch 50® .75 Sweet Sultan 4.00 Gypsophila, bch 50® .75 Eouvardia, bch 1.60® 2.00 Corpeopsis 1.00® 2.00 Buffalo, July 13. Per 100 Roses. American Beauty — Special 30.00® 40.00 Fancy 25.00® 40.00 Extra 15.00® 20.00 1st .S.OO® 10.00 2nd 3.00® 10.00 White Killarney ... 3.00® 10.00 Dbl. Wht. Killarney 3.00® 10.00 Richmond 3.00® 10.00 Maryland 3.00® 10.00 Sunburst 3.00® 10.00 Columbia 3.00® 20.00 Ophelia 5.00® 15.00 Russell 6.00® 15.00 Premier 5.00® 20.00 Cecile Brunner 2.00® 3.00 Calendulas 2.00 ® 3.00 Calla Lilies 8.00® 20.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Easter Lilies 12.00® 20.00 Mignonette 2.00® 3.00 Rubrum Lilies 6.00® 8.00 Snapdrasrons 2.00® 4.00 Sweet Peas . -. 40® 1.00 Gladioli 4.00® 6.00 HOW GROWERS CAN HELP. A dealer, in speaking of this city's reputation as a center for quality stock, stated that the growers could do much to hold up, sustain and even raise the standard still higher by intensive meth- ods of culture, so that all their stock shall grade up to the Quality mark, for which there is always a good de- mand. He also emphasized the neces- sity for more careful cutting and pack- ing. When flowers are bunched there should be the greatest care that on'" perfect full length buds and sprays are allowed to go in. There should be frequent and careful inspecton of the bunching, as em.ployes will get careless and when such short weight bunches (for that is what they are 1 , i-each a destination 100 miles or more away, it reflects on the reputation of the mar- ket we are trying so hard to build up. Many growers raise very good stock but fall down in their marketing, by striving to work in imperfect or short stemmed buds and other flowers, in the hope that the 20 good flowers will pull the other imperfect ones through. If they were dealing directly with a cus- tomer they would see to it that every bunch was O. K.. but in sending up to the market, where there is only a general reputation to be kept up, they hope to pull through on the quality flowers of their neighbors. Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Berger Bros. The Choice of the Market in EASTER LILIES, ROSES and All Popular Flowers. Exceptional Service. 1609 Sanson) St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Cincinnati. July 13. Per 100 Roses, Premier 4.00® 16.00 Russell 4.00® 16.00 Columbia 4.00® 15.00 Butterfly 4.00® 15.00 "White Killarney ... 4.00® 15.00 Pink Killarney 4.00® 15.00 Sunburst 4.00® 16.00 Mrs.. Aaron Ward .. 4.00® 16.00 Ophelia 4.00® 16.00 Baby Doll ; 3.00® 4.00 Carnations 2.00® 4.00 Carnation Laddie 6.00® 8.00 Easter Lilies 15.00® 20.00 Ferns, per 1,000 4.0O Forget-Me-Sot, bunch .25 Galax, per 1,000 .. 1.60 Plumosus (south) per bch.. .25 Smilax, per string: 15® .25 Snapdragons 6.00® 8.00 Gladioli 10.00® 12.60 Cornflowers 3.50 Pond Lilies 4.0* G'aillardias 1.00@ 1.60 Valley 8.00 Rubrum 8.00® 15.00 Shasta Daisies 1.00 Gladioli 3.00® 10.00 BETTER GLADIOLI. One of the members of a commission house that handles gladioli in quantity said that so many growers of this flower stood in their own light in their continuous growing of poor varieties. The Primulinus and other small flow- ered, irregularly shaped spikes, are not adapted for the general cut flower mar- ket, and soon become Junk, not bring- ing enough to pay the. freight. What is wanted are such varieties as Giant White, Loveliness. Niagara. Schwaben, America. Mrs. Frances King. Mrs. Prank Pendleton. Hereda and others of this type that have distinct colors, larg'e flowers, borne on spikes that carry a number of flowers open at one time. The stock may cost a little more at first but the bulbs increase rapidly and with only choice varieties the grower is sure of a cleanup at the best market returns. THE BASEBALL GAME. The first of this season's series of the Niessen-Pennock baseball games was played on Thursday last at the Belmont plateau in Fairmount park. Like all real baseball it was full of surprises, the game seeming all to be . going the Pennock way until the eighth 1921. The American Florist. 21 nOLTON & HINKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of ChojceJCulNFIowers and Greens CUT FLOWERS PLANTS, BULBS FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE, - WIS. Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OF MERIT Staple Baskets and Seasonable Noveltiep in Quantity JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1809-1311 N. 2nd St., Phila., Pa. Pittsburgh Gut Flower Go. WHOIiBSALB FLORISTS Growers of Quality Flowers 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. inningr. when with the score 10 to 1. the Race street boys woke up and ran up eight runs before the side was re- tired. The ninth inning made no [ change, so the score stood Pennoclc 10. and Niessen 9. A return game will be played in the near future. NOTES. The florist industry is growing' so fast and has assumed such great pro- portions that specialists are develop- ing in all the various branches. One of the most important, from a grow- er's standpoint, is the plant .iobber or dealer in florist's stock for growing on, a man who keeps his hand on the pulse of production with an accurate knowledge of the volume of the vari- ous products, and who has built up a clientele that depend on him for their supply. C. U. Liggit. who started as a plant broker in this city some five years ago, has developed a steadily growing business, his practical meth- ods and untiring industry have earned him the confidence of the trade. Each season sees additions to his sales and office force, the latest and most Import- ant addition being Louis J. Reuter. who will represent Mr. Liggit in the New England states. Mr. Liggit re- ports a strong demand for all classes of seasonable florist's stock, of which a number of items are very scarce. In the recent hailstorm. W. and H. F. Evans, of Rowlandville, had Quite a severe loss. First, there were 100 boxes of glass, which Mr. Evans says it will take to repair the houses. More serious than this, however, is that 40,000 carnation plants in the field wei-e very badly stripped by the hail, many losing all their side branches. H the season is favorable there is still time for a second growth, but at that they are under a great handicap. The Robert Craig Co. is planning a wonderful exhibit for the trade exhibi- tion of the Society of Arnerican Flo- rists at Washington, V). C. A number of their specimens in dracaenas, ferns, crotons and Areca palm.s are exception- ally fine. : Choice Mrs. Chas. Russell roses, gladioli, Easter lilies and asters are .^IIIIIIIIDIIIIfllUllllllUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIU iiiiiuiiuiiiiiuiiiiuiyiiiiiiuuiuiiiiiiiiiijniiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinniniiiiiiiniiiiinniiiiiiii^^^^^ GUST. RUSCH & CO. $oiiiiiinniiiiiiiuiiii m^ WHOLESALE FLORISTS ^miBBlllll I Jobbers in Florists' Supplies | I ilcadquartcrs of the Cudaliy Roses | E FboneMain 124S. P.O. Box 606 IMII lAf iil IICISIS VlfIC 1 = 444-446 MUwankee Street ITIILVVAUrVLl., vVI>a ^ %iiiliiiiiuiiiiuuiiiiuiiuiiiiiiniiininiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiniiuniinniiii^ VlioMe Hover MM'KeU Pittsburgh, July 13. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, spl.. per doz. 6.00 fey., per doz. 5.00 ex.. per doz. 4.00 " " No. 1, per doz. 1.50 Klllarney 6.00® 16.00 Maryland 6.00® 15.00 Sunburst 6.00® 16.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 6.00® 16.00 Russell 6.00® 20.00 Columbia 6.00® 20.00 Ophelia 6.00® 16.00 Hilda 6:00® 15.00 Premier 6.00® 2000 Madam Butterfly .. 6.00® 16.00 Carnations 2.00® 3.00 Laddie 10.00 Cattleyas 1.50® 6.00 Easter Lilies 20.00 Perns, per 1,000 3.00 G'alax, per 1.000 2.00 Plumosus, per bunch .50 ."^prengeri, per bunch .60 .Sweet Peas 1.00® 1.50 Smilax, per doz. strings... 3.00 Valley 6.00® 8.00 Snapdragons,., per doz. .. .75® 2.00 Delphinium 6.00 Cornflowers 2.00 Coreopsis 2.00 Gaillardia 3.00 Gladioli 6.00® 12.00 Philadelphia, July 13. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special ....30.00® 60.00 • " " fancy 10.00® 20.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 6.00® 25.00 Killarney 2.00® 6.00 iladley 10.00® 30.00 Sunburst 4.00® 10.00 Wards 3.00® 6.00 Ophelia 2.00® 10.00 ColuiTibia 3.00® 20.00 Premier 6.00® 15.00 -Adiantum 1.50® 2.00 Asparagus, bunches .60 Asparagus, strings 75® 1.00 Calendulas 1.50® 3.00 Carnations 2.00® 6.00 Cattleyas 1.00® 1.60 Easter Lilies 15.00® 20.00 Lily of the Valley 6.00® 8.00 Smilax .36 Snapdragons,, per doz 76® 1.50 Sweet Peas 25® 1.60 Larkspur, per doz 1.00® 150 Gladioli 6.00® 10.00 features of the Leo. Niessen Co. at this time. Business keeps up very well for the season. Easter lilies in quantity are a fea- ture of the Berger Bros, stock. The quality is fine and will be a leader with them the entire summer. K. ^MiiiiiiiiiiiMiiriiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiKiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiniini THE McCALLUM CO. I Manufacturers — Importers I FLORISTS' SUPPLIES I Headquarters: PIXXSBUBOH, PA. rjllllllllliiiiiilliniiltiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiniiiiriiuiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiuiii Kention the American Florist when writing MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Floristi and Supplie* 218 North Fifth St. Send list in for quotations. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, July 13. Per 100 Roses, Premier 3.00® 10.00 White Killarney ... 3.00® 8.00 Columbia 3.00® 8.00 Ophelia 2.00® 6.00 Killarnev 2.00® 4.00 Russell 3.00® 12.59 Ward 2.00® 4.00 " Sunburst 4.00® 10.00 Calendulas 1.00® 2.00 Carnations, Laddies 4.00 Carnations, fancy 1.00® 2.00 Perns, per 1,000 3.00 Valley 6.00 SiTiilax, per string .20 Leucothoe 2.00 Galax, green, per 1.000.... 1.75 " bronze, per 1,000. 1.75 Callas 12.60 Snapdragons, per doz 1.00® 2.00 Lilies 12.50® 16.00 Gladioli 2.00® 8.00 Larkspur 50® 1.00 Delphinium 50® 1.00 Phlox 50® .86 Milwaukee, July 13. Per 100 Roses, Kill'n'y, W. KilTn'y 4.00® 12.00 Premier 6.00® 20.00 Ophelia 4.00® 16.00 Columbia 6.00® 20.00 Ward 4.000 12.00 Hoosier Beauty .... 4.00® 16.00 ■ Carnations 1.50® 3.00 Fancy Perns, per 1,000.... 3.00 Asparagus, per bunch 50® .75 Snapdragons 3.00® 4.00 Oladioli, per dozen 1.00® 1.50 Gaillardia 50® 1.00 Orchids, per doz 24.00® 30.00 Lilies, per doz ' 2.00® 2.60 Rubrums 8.00® 10.00 22 The American Florist. July 16, New York. SUMMER DULLNESS CONTINUES. Regardless of the verbal fireworks that have been shot off, the ink spilled and the tribute levied to support prop- aganda, business, if such it can be called, is about the same as it has been in many preceding July's. When there are conditions and events that turn the minds of the people toward flowers, they will buy them; but when the larger part of the flower buying population is either permamently ab- sent or making excursions to moun- tains and beaches for the week-ends, flowers are little thought of, except for the painfully necessary funeral work. There has been a considerable num- ber of steamer orders this summer, but so there were before the world war cut off this travel. The greatest good that the various horticultural as- sociations can do at the present time is to enlist all the outside help pos- sible, and make a united stand against oppressive quarantines and tariffs. Relating to the actual conditions of the past week in this city, they have probably been duplicated in many other centers. The weather has been •fear- fully hot and oppressive and the trans- action of absolutely necessary busi- ness has been difficult and burdensome. This should give what the detectives call "a fresh clue" to the condition of the florist business. Heavy ship- ments of stock, particularly noteworthy in roses and gladioli, have been arriv- ing. There is always some buying, but at something near the buyers' own prices, and frequently they are not particular about taking anything. Roses, as might be expected, are gen- erally in poor condition, but they are useful enough for funeral work. The heavy rain of two weeks ago revived the failing outdoor flowers and there are plenty of them and being cheap they sell about as well as roses and orchids. July 11. — Market conditions are at an exceptionally low ebb. The hot weather continues to bring in a great amount of poor stock, but it is doubt- ful if good stock would fare any bet- ter, as excepting for funeral work, no interest is being taken in flowers by the public. TEASELS. Mow many of our florists ever saw teasels growing? In "First Impressions of England and Its People," published over 60 years ago, Hugh Miller wrote : "I marked, in passing on to Leeds, a new feature in the husbandry of the district — whole fields of teasels, in flower at the time, waving gaily in the breeze. They indicated that I was ap- proaching the great center of the cloth trade in England. The larger heads of this plant, bristling over with their numerous minute hooks, are employed as a kind of brush or comb for rais- ing the nap of the finer broadcloths; and it seems a curious enough cir- cumstance that,, in this mechanical age, no effort of the mechanician has yet enabled him to supersede or even to rival this delicate machine of na- ture's making." In Bailey's Cyclo- pedia, 1902, he says : "These scales give the head its value for the teasing or raising the nap on woolen cloth, for which no machinery is efiicient." It would be interesting to learn if the mechanicians have yet caught up with the teasels. NOTES. H. G. Perry, partner and son-in-law of Charles A. Dards, recently crossed the Atlantic and visited Paris and Eng- land. We have received a postal card from him saying that he had a "splen- did trip over." The card was mailed at Ramsgate, England, and bore a pic- ture of the Ramsgate lifeboat all ready for service. A tall lighthouse was also in view. In fact, anybody that has heard of Ramsgate is certain to asso- HARRY CHARLES Wholesale Florist VIOLETS 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Phone Chelsea 8071. Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing ciate its name with the sea. In his humorous poem, "The Yarn of the Nancy Bell," W. S. GilWert .wrote : "'Twas on the shores that 'round our coast From Deal to Ramsgate span. That I found alone, on a piece of stone. An elderly naval man." Alexander C. Scommondan. who has a fine retail store at 485-487 Eighth avenue, near the new post office, ar- ranged a large number of attractive floral pieces in honor of Postmaster Edward N. Morgan, who recently re- sumed oflice. He had been postmaster for a number of years previous to the Wilson regime. A large stock of imported porcelain novelties for retail florists was recent- ly put on sale at Geo. A. Polykranas' 18th street store. - Some of them are very unique. It is worth while to state that on the hottest days the 18th street market is always cool, which greatly adds to its popularity. C. Madsen. Woodbridge, N. J., sails on July 15 for a visit to his old house in Denmark. His partner, K. Chris- tenBen, who has also been visiting among the sturdy and honest Danes, will sail for home on the same date. Walter Singleman, for a number of years with J. J. Coan, has bought Mrs. Martin's retail store at 284 Graham avenue, Brooklyn. He is a clever young man and is bound to succeed. Edward McCarthy, head of the retail firm of James Weir, Inc., Brooklyn, is summering with his family among the lakes and woods of Maine. Thomas Jackson, superintendent of the Cut Flower Exchange, is on a va- cation and the veteran, L. A. Hauser, is officiating in his place. Robert A. Hale, manager for T. F. Galvin, Inc., handed us a fine cigar a few mornings ago. The reason — a lit- tle girl, born July 3. Miss Lilian Cooper, bookkeeper for J. K. Allen, is spending a two weeks' vacation with the family of her uncle, in Toronto, Ont. Miss Mabel Conkling, bookkeeper for H. B. Froment, is spending her vaca- tion at Monticello, Sullivan County, N. Y. William Bogart. of P. L. Bogact's Bros., is on the job again after a se- rious operation for appendicitis. A. F. F. Providence, R. I. In spite of the heat the sale of cut flowers is very good for this time of the year. Gladioli are arriving' in quantity, with a fair demand. Pink beauty being the favorite. The heat has played havoc with sweet peas and carnations, and good flowers of either kind are impossible to obtain. MacNair, Florist, has an xmusual window display comprising a large six- foot cement tank with a background and edge of green moss. A fountain in the center of the tank throws water on a large vase of gladioli and long stemmed roses. Baby ducks disport themselves in the water. This large and excellent display is undoubtedly the largest ever attempted on such a scale. It is estimated that an average of S,0(K) people view the window every day. H. A. T. Mention the Amej'ican Flonst when writing Mention the American Florist when writing W. U, DOYIiB A. K. BOOTH Doyle & Booth WHOLESAUS PliOBISTS Consignments Solicited Telephone: Watkins 9408 121 West 28th St , NEW YORK Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOIiESAIiE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 5413 & 5891 Watkins M_,_ Va tr 81 and 48 W 18th SC, IICW lOIK Gold Letters and Scripts Best and cheapest ou the market. Write for samples and prices. J. LICHTENBERGER 1560 Avenue A, NEW YORK CUT Telephone Chelsea 5713 For prompt and satisfactory results ship to SttUiyan, Dolao & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 112 West 28th Street, NEW YOBK All Seasonable Flowers. Springfield, III. — A. C. Brown is said to have made a 30 per cent com- promise with his creditors. South Bend, Ind. — The St. Joseph County Horticultural Society will hold a show in the Chamber of Commerce building in September. Henry H. Swaim, secretary of the Indiana Hor- ticultural Society; Prof. B. W. Scheib, of Notre Dame university; T. H. Jack- son and Mrs. Jerome Webster have been chosen as members of the c(Jm- mittee to prepare the prize list. 1921. The American Florist. 23 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 3864nf5r,^;«d„. NEW YORK CITY OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR Cirr FLOWERS : in two colors on gummed paper- your card, etc., in black and lear adopted by the S. A. F. in red' Price per 600 $4.50; per 1000, $6.50. Samples on request'. Electro oJ leaf, postpaid, J3.00. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago William Mackie WHOIiESAIiE FLORIST 81 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Carnaiions and Sweet Peas of Fine Quality. Telephone: 759 Watklng Uention the American Florist when ariting HORACE E. FROMENT WHOIiESAI«■ WHOLESALERS I 1 11 W. 28th St., NEW YORK i PHONE I mg I WATKINS WM. KESSLER WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone Watkins 9364 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 tor Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest Standard of Qnallty. Largest stock in America. Send for illn>- trated catalog of Giteu aU Florida' Smlai. 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 31 and. 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephone 9760 Chelsea SPECIALTIES — Cut Orcliids, Asparagms Plnmosus Sprays and Mistletoe and Ber- ries. Our Orchids are r^'o^vn by Carlllo & Co., of Mamaroneck, N. Y. 24 The American Florist. July 16, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the flrms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. •I iiiiiiMiir iiiriiiiiiiiJir I mi iiiiiiiii iiiiuiiiiiiiniiiiiiiit iiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiii mill inn iiiiimii n iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii imiiiiiuii^ CHICAGO The Homes of Flowers CHICAGO i Our Motto: Satisfaction, Quality and Service. i Northwest Corner Wabash Ave. and Adams SI. Members of the F. T. D. Southwest Cofner 47th St. and Lake Park Ave. i^i iiMiiiiiiiiniiminiiiiii mm ""< > >' immimmmi mmiiii immiimiiimimii mm r il mimlllinmim miiiiiiimiimiit i mimiimimiimimiimi illmimimiimimiimiiiiiiii? Mention the American Florist when writinsi MIAMI, FLA. Miami's Largest Florist Tlie Exotic Gardens 801 12th Street Prompt Deliveries to All Points in Southern Florida Member F. T. D. Mention the American Florist when writing Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester ph. 606. Long Dist. Bell ph. 2189 Members of Florlstii' Telecraph DellTery. Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. nOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Delivered m Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET tiention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY I EUCLID AVENUE Memlers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Tacoma, Wash. California Florists •vrill take care of all telegraph orders. Mention the American Florist when writing ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS ARnilND Mowers and Service flo^KraSSfS??" JrXMW^ \^ i 1 M^ Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22n(J. Mention the American Florist when writing BOHANNON FLORAL CO. 75 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO Member of F. T. Dl Buffalo, N. Y.'== -i S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Anderson service means fre-sh, sturdy stock and promptdeliverles in BuItalOiLockport, Niagara Falls and Western li^w York. Members of Florists' Telegrapfi Delivery. „ Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKIiYN'S LARGEST FLORIST ELETEN STOBES "•^tore- Lewis Ave. Cor. Hancock St. Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City, Brooklyr and Long Island. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Ave., at N, St., N. W. IVIiss Louise W. Daugrlierty, Proprietress Phones— Franklin ' 3579, 3841, 3843 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in the City Mention the American Florist when writing ENGLAND You can "Sa; It Wilh Flowers" to anyone in tlie British Isles through Bees' Flower Service. (Members F. T. D.) Bold Street LIVERPOOL Steamers arriv- ing at or leaving any port can be served at a few hours' notice. (.Members F. T. D.) Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. Houghton Gorney Flower Shop ^ %Si UNDER THE PARK STREET CHURCH Centrally located. Each order receives my personal attention. Best facilities for shipping Mention the American Florist when writing LITTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINUS 1921. The American Florist. 25 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the Arms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or MaU Orders. Chicago ^t^^ 745 Buckingham Place li. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send as yonr retail orders AVe have the Best Facilities in the City No. branch stores. Established 1857. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Send your oroers for unicago andSiA. mbsto All orders cnefully filled a^^^ja^ijSt' under the Bupervisiou ol HSii£a22^ GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr. Vyire, Write or Phone West 823 Uember of Florists' Telecrapli SeUvery, Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cat Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade discount. 229 WEST THIRD STREET florist rt C. MONROE ST. Mention the American Florist when writing New York BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. Cor., 72d St. Phone Columbus 5468 Branch: 840 Westcnester Ave., Bronx. Phone: Intervale 4990. Mention the American Florist when writing New York Established 1849 David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders by Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 1552-1553 Columbus Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. 77-79 E. Madison Streel Blenibers of Florists' Telefi:rapli Delivery. SAVANNAII, GA. ll|g|l5llglHl|H||»||H||H f John Wolf m m a s a 5 i _ i BBIBllllalBlBBlBlllBliaaillllllP PP iaaigBiaHl Mention the American Florist when writing The Largest Grower of Cut Flowers in the South TC^J'-^^ Next ^Wm4C FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. July 19 Cabo Vi llano. Ybarra Line (Barcelona-Mar- seilles). July 30 PROM BALTIMORE. Vasconia. Cunard-An- chor lane (London). Roma. Fabre Line (Marseilles). July 21 Amsteldyk, Holland-America Line (Rotter- dam-Amsterdam). Saxonia, Cunard- Anchor Line (London). Giuseppe Verdi, Transatlantica Italiana (Naples-Genoa). July 23 FROM MONTREAL, Vennonia, Cunard-An- cbor Line (London). FROM PHILADELPHIA. Carisholm. Swed- ish-American Line (Stockholm). July 23 ■\Vesterdyk, Holland- America Line (Rotter- dam), Rochambeau, French Line (Havre). Celtic. I, M. M. Lines (Liverpool). Mesaba. I. M. M. Lines (London). Finland. I. M. M. Lines (Antwerp). American, United American Line (Ham- burg). Ponce. Porto Rico Line (San Juan). Drottningholm. Swedish- American Line (Gothenburg). La Bourdonnais. French Line (Havre). Princess Matoika, United States Mail Line (Bremen -Danzig). FROM PHILADELPHIA. Gorredyk, Hol- land-America Line (Rotterdam), FROM PHILADELPHIA, Osawatomie. I. M. M. lanes (Hamburg). FROM BALTIMORE, Auburn, I. M. M. Lines (Hamburg). FROM BALTIMORE, Clarksburg. United American Lines (Hamburg). CHICAGO 75 E. Adams SI. HENRY EVANSTON, ILL. cen'.?.¥s.. Menil>ers of Florists' Telesraph Delivery. Kansas City, Mo. TheApollo Flower Shop 4 East nth Street We Carry the Lareeat Stock of Cut Flonera In the City. AVe Please the Pf.ople. Home Ph.: Main 3662 Bell Ph.: Main 1034 St. Louis, Mo, r. H. WEBER N. E. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sts. Flowers delivered in Ciity and • State oa Short Notice. Member of Florists' Teleffraph Delivery. New Orleans, La. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist Sooth J21 BARONNE STREET Members of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. r. T. D. Staten Island, N. Y. ALEX. S. GEORGE /^.^V.^ (Not Incorporated) yltomalf FLORAL ARTIST UJ^W; 423-425 Richmond Terrace ^**^'^ (V. M. C.) Mention the American Florist when writing Salt Lake City Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250,000 Squai;e I'eet of Modern Glass Pirst-class stock and service. Usual discount. We reach the whole of Utah and to Central part of Nevada and Idaho Members of Florists' TeleErraph DeUvcry. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist tvhen writin.Q 26 The American I'lorist. July 16, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the Arms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Largest Retail Florists in Westchester County. Members F.T.D. Established 1908. NewYorkrioralCo. Cor. Manor lOIIKCrSf W. a« House Square New Rochelle, N.Y. Mf,«st. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. ^ock's ±L01/^ERS Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when %eriting Milwaukee, Wis.« FOX'S Incorporated 437-39-41 Milwaukee Street Membefs of Florists' Teletraph Delivery, Uention the American Florist when writing Omaha Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1 41 5 Firnuin $!• isoi ana ussz Members of Elorists' Teleerraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNA & SONS will fill your orders for Designs and Cut Flowers In Michigan. Mention the American Florist when writing For St. Louis WIRE Grimm & Gorly Mention the American Florist when writing Lang Floral & Nursery Co. 1314 Main Street, Dallas, Texas. Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexi- co. No orders too large, none too small. Members of Florists' Telecraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing FREY & FREY 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing City Index to Retail Florists _ Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y. — Eyres, 106 -State St. Albany, N. Y. — Banker's. Boston, Mass. — Penn, the Florist. Boston, Mass. — Houghton Gorne.v F'l. .Shop. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Hugo H. .lahn. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel. Brooklyn, N. Y. — James Weir, Inc. Buffalo, N. T. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co., 146 S. Wabash. Chicago — Bohannon Flower Shop. Chicago — Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St. Chicago — Congress Flower Shop. Chicago — A. Lange, 77-79 B. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, W. Madison. Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., Buckingham PI. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. 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. Bodgers. Denver, Colo.' — The Park Floral Co. Detroit. Mich. — Central Floral Co., B'way. Detroit. Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. El Paso, Tex. — Potter Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Hartford. Conn. — Welch's Flower Shop. Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt. Kansas City, Mo.— -W. J. Barnes. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City. Mo. — Apollo Flower Shop. The. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Bock Flower Co. Knoxville. Tenn. — Baum's Home of Flowers. La Crosse, Wis. — Salzer Floral Gardens. Lincoln. Neb. — Frey & Prey. Liverpool. Eng. — Bee's, Ltd. Los Angeles — Woltskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Idle^vild Greenhouses Memphis, Tenn. — Memphis Floral Co. Miami, Fla. — The Exotic Gardens. Milwaukee, Wis. — Fox's Incorporated. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — The Rosery Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. New Britain, Conn. — Welch's Flower Shop. New Orleans, La. — Metairie Ridge Nur. Co. New Orleans, La. — Chas. Eble. New Orleans, La. — The Avenue Floral Co. .New Rochelle, N. Y.— New York Floral Co. New York — A. Eckrich, 924 Madison Ave. New York — Alexander, Florist. New York — A. T. Bunyard, Madison Ave. New York — Broadway Florist. New York — N.. Christatos. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Hession. New York — Irene Hayes. New York — Kottmiller. New York — Malandre Bros. New York — Matthew A. Battista. New York — A. Meyer, 1062 Madison Ave. St. Paul, Minn. Holm S Obn 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We All orders for any place in the Twin Cltiei and for all points in the Northwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive niglit and day. Mention the American Florist when writing SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing KNOXVILLE. TENN. Baum's Home of Flowers Personal attention ^ven to orders For Knoxville and East Tennessee. Member F. T. D. Mention the American Florist when writing New York-— Olympia Florist. New York — G. B. M. Stumpp. Oklahoma City, Okla. — Furrow & Co. 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. Harbermenl's Sons. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Mrs. E. A. Williams. Roanoke. Va. — Fallon. Florist. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons. Rait Lake City, Utah — Evans Floral Co. Salt Lake City, Utah — Miller Floral Co. Staten Island, N. Y. — Alex S. George. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi. Savannah, Ga. — John Wolf. Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Seattle, Wash. — Rosaia Bros. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. St. Louis, Mo. — F. H. Weber. St. Louis, Mo. — G'rimm & Gorly. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson. Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists. Terre Haute, Ind. — J. G. Heinl & Sons. Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Washington, D. C. — Blackstone, Inc. Washington, D. C. — Geo. H. Cooke. Washington, D. C. — Louise P'ower Shop. Washington, D. C. — Gude Bros. "Washington, D. C. — Geo. C. Shaffer. Wichita. Kan. — W. H. Culp & Co. Worcester, Mass. — Littlefleld, Florist, Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop. Yonkers, N. Y. — New York Floral Co. 1921. The American Florist. 27 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS BINYARD, NEW YORK^ Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading KetaUers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. 413 Madison Ave. BeUevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. Snmmer Season. Hession Bladisoii Ave. and 76 St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers BEST IN THE MABKET AT REASONABIiE PRICES Plant Specialists Phones: RUnelander 107-420-775 Member of Florist*' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when toriHno Chicago<4«: Congress Flower Shop CONGRESS HOTEL 520 South Michigan Ave. Mention the American Florist when writing XT^mr "Vn-wh- Telephone Audubon 6618 XNCW lUrU. Established 1906 Olympia Florist CPETTER LAHBOS A CO 8790 Broadway, S. W. Cor. 158tb St. FRESH CUT FIAWERS DAII.T. Orders from Other Cities filled with promptness Mention the American Florist when writing MEMPHIS, TENN. Memphis Floral Company MAIN AND UNION WIRIi TTS Oklahoma City OKLAHOMA FURROW & CO. 205 W. Main St. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Randolph & MoClamants tee ^ I , ^Floral Experts^^l I 5936 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. | u^iiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiininiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii'l Mention the American Florist when writing BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDSRBILT HOTELS KOnMILLER Mention the American Ptoriat when writing 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, niir 72nd St. 'Phone, Colnmbas 6883 The name "Malandre Brothers" on a box oJ flowers is a Guarantee ot Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. Hembere ot Florlate' Telesrsph DaUvery. Mention the American Florist when writing New York's Favorite Flower Shop Fifth Avenae at SStb Street Member F. T. D. Ass'n. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W. Smith Co. KEEXAN BLD6. I^argest Floral Establishment In America EstabUshed 1814 Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writing WICHITA, Kansas ^XiS"" W. H. CULP & COMPANY Quality Flowers Personal Service Members P. T. D. Mention the American Florist when writing El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Memhers of Florists' Ttelograph Delivery. Wention the American F'orist when writing J. W. BODGERS Elks' BiiUding: nnvfnffl O 4 South JeflFerson Street I'^J l^^Hj VT. Telegraph orders for Dayton will receive our immediate and careful attention. Mention the American Florist when writino H,*^fc^ DARDS 341 Madison Ave. Opp. Hotel Biltmore New York The Leading Florist for nearly Half a Century ^> Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo.|P=^ Samuel Murray 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists* Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo Kansas and West«m MiBsoorL Up-to-date Service, F. T. D. Est. 1890 Mention the A ttierican Florist when writing 28 The American Florist. July 16, 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. DETROIT'S Leading Florists JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS 1314 Broadway PHILIP BiiEITMETER, - President Mention the American Florist when writing "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Members of FlorlstB* Telegraph DellveiT Mention the American Florist when writing Orders in or !?^,^a Washington, D.C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street 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. Mention the American Florist when writing Orders wll\ be care- fully cared (or by Michigan HENRY SMITH Wholesale and Retail Florists of Grand Rapids. Mention the American Florist lohen writing TO HARRY PAPWORTH. ^Die Metairie RiJat Nursan) 6b>> FLORSrs^, I ancMits^* ^ ■ 1 1 . J B mt .*.v{ IMOkkTs ^^ 1 n Tr*^ rxal Mention the American Florist when writing Send Telegraph, Telephone or Mail Orders for florist's service In tills vlolnltr to The Dominion Floral Go. 484 St. Catherines St., West, Montreal, Que., Canada Every order receives prompt and careful attention. Mention the American Florist lohen writing Washington, D. C BUCKISTONE,i'-c 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service Mention the American Florist when writing Teleptiones : Lenox 23S2 Lenox 7019 1062 Madison Ave., Near 80th St. NEW YORK Orders trom other cities promptly filled. Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Canada's Best Known and Moat Reliable Florist °-L. Dunlop's 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere In Canada and gruarantee safe arrival. Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery 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 THREE STORBS Nashville, Chattanooga and Atlanta MEMBER — ■ MorJsfs' 9eJegraph Dehveru Mention the American Florist when writing New York 44 Carmine Street Phone 1274 Spring OntoiTown and Steamer Orders Promptly Filled Mention the American Florist when writing /T \ Cincinnati, O. HARDESn & CO. 150 East Fourth Street THE BEST THAT GROWS. \\ EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM, y j Mention the American Florist when writing New York's SHOP OF QUALITY Irene Hayes,inc F. T. D. ygg pjpjj Aygnug Telephone Rliinelander 3087 Mention the American Florist when writing CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 RACE STBBET SucoesBor totbeHILL FLORAL CO. Good Stoclc and Good SerTioe. Mention the American Florist when writing New York A. ECKRICH (Successor to Charles B. Gmnenald) FLORIST 924 Madison Ave., bet. 73rd & 74tli Sts. Fbone: 9864 Rhinebnder. Orderi from Olhir Cities Promptly Filled Mention the American Florist when writing 1921. The American Florist. 29 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered lor the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Flower Shop Hartford, Conn. WELCH'S Also Store at New Britain, Conn. Established 1885. Members of Florists' Telecraph DellTerj. Colorado Springs, Col Wholesale and XC«taiI Pikes Peak Floral Co. Orders Carefully Executed Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. rfty.'y.-yAyyt&&&figaftasaags6&&»ft» { !Sft I Cincinnati. I JULIUS BAER HAWERS Mall and Telegraph OTdetsoarefuUy filled. « 138-140 Fourth St.,East Denver, Colo. yhc Park Floral Co. I.E. Gnus, Prealatf. I.P.NEIHAN,S«RUrr. Galesburg, III. and Central 111. Pillsbury's Flwoer Stores Your orders will receive careful attention. Members of Florists' Telegraph DeliTery. Kansas City, Mo. FLORfST Established over 30 years Southwest comer of 11th and McGee Sts. WASfflNGTOfi D. C. Gudes' CUDE BROS.Ca FLORISTS lIurSTNMt Hemters of Florists' Telegraph lyellveiTo "^ LOUISVILLE, KY.= AUGUST R. BAUMER MASONIC TEMPLE Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. CHICAGO ?sis?r DETROIT C^ltird.1 F lOrSll Co. 1331 BrolTdway. DETROrr Best servlca In both cities and adjoining territory. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 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. EDWARD SCEERY Passaic, N.J. F.T.D. Paterson, N. J. ^s=*=Washington, D. C.== GEO.H.COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street J Mention the American Florist when writing FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY OF *^^me Grown Flowers" Get in tonch with MATTHEWSON'S, ^S^lti^: Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. I.J. Philips Bros. 038 BROAD STREET Memberfl of Florists' Telegraph DeliTery. LOUISVILLE, K¥. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORE. CHARLES L. SCHMIDT 23 No. Second St., Harrisburg, Pa. Night and day service in all Central Pennsylvania. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Famam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Telesrraph DeUvery. IN' HKA^x% Newark, N. J. The Rosery Floral Co. 167 Market SL, at Broad St. EVERYTHING IN FLOWERS Prompt DeGvcries to any town at dtt witbiii 150 niks of Nevraik. Telephone Market 494 Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. HUGO H. JAHN FLORIST 710 Nostrand Ave., cor. Prospect Place Phone: 1952 Lafayette. Flowers Delivered Anywhere. Personal Aiientioii. Mention the American Florist when lorttini; "WB NEVER SliEEP" 6REENH0USES nlBHipllISi iBHIli 89 Soutli Main St. "Up-to-the-Minute" Service and Execution. Every Flower in Season New York. -"""'^^sazz HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /venue In the Heart of most exclusive residential Bection. Ptiiladelpliia, Pa. Chas. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Cnmberiand Members of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. 30 The American Florist. July 16, ^>= The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. L. L. Olds, Madison, Wis., President; Alei. Forbes, Newark, N. J., First Vice- President; Louis B. Renter, New Orleans, La., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleveland, Ohio, Secretary-Treasurer: Curtis Nye Smith, 73 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., Counsel. The fortieth annual meeting will be held Jane, 1922. Wholesale Grass Seed Dealers' Ass'n. Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., Presi- dent; J. Chas. McCuUough, Cincinnati, O., Vice-President: Clarence R. Jones, 110 South Street, Baltimore, Md., Secretary- Treasurer; Curtis Nye Smith, Boston, Mass, Counsel. The next annual meeting will be held June, 1922. Dutch bulb prices in Holland are easier. Aurora, III. — A. J. Erlenborn is a grandpa. The Polish government says Amer- ican beans are unhealthy. "Why? Boston, Mass. — Curtis Nye Smith is in Washington, D. C, this weelc on tar- iff matters. Corn acreage and condition in Illi- nois 95 per cent: Iowa. 100 per cent; oats, good. Oliver H. Drew, formerly of Hiber- nia, N. Y., now located at Los An- geles, Calif., has gone to the moun- tains for the summer. Visited Chicago : Arthur B. Clark, of the Everett B. Clark Seed Co.. Mil- ford, Conn.; W. R. Hastings, of the H. G. Hastings Co., Atlanta, Ga. Cable advices this week indicate that the latest vote of growers' was almost unanimous for maintaining the prices of French bulbs as already fixed. Onion sets in the Chicago district are badly In need of rain. The thrips have attacked them so severely as to shorten the crops one bushel per pound of seed. Dr. Franklin, of the L. D. Waller Seed Co., Guadalupe, Calif., and Mrs. Franklin are receiving congratulations on the recent arrival of a baby daughter. Idaho's annual seed show for 1921 will be held at Idaho Falls in January, 1922, according to a recent announce- ment made by B. F. Sheehan, state seed commissioner. Clipper cleaners have their merits fully explained in the new 36-page catalogue of A. T. Ferrel & Co., Sagi- naw, Mich., with cover in colors and many informing illustrations. Dutch growers report June 24 that tulips which are now being lifted are of better quality than was expected early in the season. Narcissi and hya- cinths have not yet been lifted. California growers say everything appears to be in a hurry to "seed up" this year. In a month from now there will not be much more to see. unless the plants make a second growth. Eis Van Duyn, the Holland specu- lator, who exploited surplus Dutch bulbs so extensively in New York last fall, is reported to have failed. leavin ^ m ^^^ r< fHQ^i SEEDS Greenhouse Grown 1000 seeds, $3.50 5000 seeds at $3. 25. ...per 1000 10,000 seeds for $27.50 F. O. B. CHICAGO Multiflora Japonica Rose Seedlings Best American Rose Stock for Budding and Grafting. New Ensiaud erown, well rooted. No. 1. 4-6 mm 815.00 per ICOO Kg. 2. 3-4mm 10,00 per lOlO Beady for delivery after Kovember 1st. C. R. BURR S COMPANY, - Manchester, Conn. 38 The American Florist. July 16, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. Louis F. Miller, Toledo.O., President; H. A. Dooley, Cleveland, O., Vice-President; S. W. Severance, Louisville. Ky., Secretary; H. J. Cheney, Grand Rapids, Mich,, Treasurer. The next annual meeting: will be held at Albany, N. V., November 1-6, 1921. ^■H Michigan cherries in 16-quart crates increased 25 cents, the closing price on July 2 being $3 to $3.25. Ohio cabbage moved slowly during the week ending July 2, slumping $1 to $1.50 per 100-pound crate in eastern markets. Watermelons had first place in the volume of movement of fruits and vege- tables for the week ending July 2, 4,887 cars being shipped. Values de- clined at all market centers, amount- ing in some cases to $150 to $250 per car. Tomato shipments were much lighter during the week ending July 2, 537 cars being shipped compared with 808 the previous week. A reduction of 15 to 50 cents per four-basket carrier was observed in consuming markets, clos- ing prices being 75 cents to $1.25. Geobgia peaches declined 25 to 50 cents per six-basket carrier in several eastern markets, due to heavier ship- ments, the closing price being $2.50 to $3 on July 2. Elbertas were quoted at $1.50 to $1.65 at Texas shipping points. There were 2. ISO cars moved during the week. New potatoes increased 25 cents to $1.25 per barrel in eastern markets during the week ending July 2, but a falling off of about 75 cents per 100 pounds was noted on southwestern Bliss Triumphs in western centers, the closing price being $3. A total of 3,135 cars were rolled. Farmers In the United States. The Department of C o m, m e r c e through the bureau of the census, an- nounces subject to correction the fol- lowing preliminary figures from the 1920 census of agriculture for the United States, with comparative fig- ures for 1910: The total number of farmers in 1920 was 5,448,366, an increase of 86,864 over 1910. There were 4,917,305 native white farmers in 1920 and 5,440.619 in 1910, a gain of 3.1 per cent; while the number of foreign-born white farmers decreased 13.2 per cent for the same period. Colored farmers numbered 950,007 in 1920, a gain of 29,124 in the 10-year period. California showed the greatest number of Japanese farmers in 1920 with a total of 5,152 and Wash- ington second with 699. There were also 466 Chinese farmers in California at the time of the last census. There were 910,608,420 acres oper- ated by white farmers in 1020. an in- crease of 78,442,400 compared with 1910, the average farm containing 165.6 acres. Foreign born white farmers cultivated 111.176,522 acres, while the acreage decrease for colored farmers amounted to 1.564,180. The total acreage cultivated in the country amounted to 955,676,545 in 1920, an in- crease of 8.7 per cent, with an average of 148.2 acres to the farm. Toledo, 0. BUSINESS SUKPRISINGLV GOOD. Fig'ures compiled by leading florists show that June fell off somewhat over last year due to the lesser number of weddings. July, however, has started off with a rush and the demand for flowers, mostly for funerals, was sur- prisingly active during the past week. July 4 was an exceedingly busy day in various flower shops, but most of these closed at noon. So far, this month looks as though it might over- come the June deficit. These so-called dull months would not be half so quiet and unprofitable were the trade to keep its wares and the service they can ren- der in the public eye by .iudicious ad- vertising. This has been demonstrated by progressive flower shops every- where. This is a good time, for in- stance, to tell a few more people about the telegraph service. There is no limit to the business that can be worked up this way and these orders have a knack of coming in when local business is slow. This service is still in its infancy and is susceptible to great development. The extremely hot and dry weather of the past week has cut down somewhat the supply of outdoor flowers but they are still plentiful enough for all calls. Shasta daisies are inore limited in supply. NOTES. Max Zaller has purchased from his uncle. Max Spanner, . the Spanner Flower Shop, located in the Ohio build- ing, and will take possession August 1. Mr. Zaller has had fine experience retailing flowers under the direction of his uncle, who is one of this city's most respected florists. He told the writer that he will make extensive improvements soon, making his shop one of the most attractive in the city. Mi-. Spanner has been wanting to re- tire for some time and will take an ex- tensive rest before planning anything further. Frank Schramm, manager of Schramm Bros., is one of the gi-eatest believers in system in the trade here. Besides having his oflice organized along strctly modern lines, he has in- stalled a personal efiiciency system in his desk which he says, enables him to do his work promptly and quickly. He will leave on Wednesday for a fishing trip in northern Michigan, driving up in his new sedan. H. W. Metz, who has had over 30 years' experience in the trade, is now connected with the Peniger Flower-' Shop on -\dams street. Mr. Metz came here from Detroit, Mich., where he was engaged in business and should prove a valuable addition to Feniger's force. He is no relation to Earl Metz of Metz & Bateman. florists of this city. At the meeting of the growers held at Schramm Bros, one of the most in- teresting features discussed was the subject of co-operative advertising 'on the plan of Milwaukee, Wis., Chicago, and other cities. Most of those pres- ent expressed in favor of this idea and it looks now that we are finally to have some real community publicity. This city will soon have a new and progressive flower shop located in the best residence district on Delaware avenue. It will be known as the Avery Flower Shop. Mr. Avery is a son-in- law of John Barrow, one of our oldest florists, who conducts a prosperous greenhouse on Detroit avenue. A. C. K. fliiiitiimiiillilliillllllllllllllMllllluillillllllllllllMiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiliilllllillllllllliiiie I Robert Craig Co. I I HIGH CLASS PALMS I § and Novelties in Decorative Plants I I NORWOOD, Delaware County, PA. | ailiiiiiiiiniiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiitiiitiiitriiiiiiitiiitniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillliililiiiinnfi VP'e must have room and offer for one week, 2,500 2V4-in. Cyclamen, at $10.00 per 100: $80.00 per 1000 3,000 3-in. Cyclamen, at |20 and $26 per 100. 1,000 4-in. Cyclamen, at $40.00 per 180. Ask for our prices of Easter Greetmfi: Felargoniums and Ferns GEO. A. KUHL, "^"""^l^ltr" Alonzo J. Bryan WHOLESALE FLORIST Abundance of Stock Always on hand. Correspondence solicited. WASHINGTON, - NEW JERSEY CHAS. H. TOHY IHADISON, XEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemum Novelties My Speclaltly. Seasonable Slock READY NOW French Hydrangeas, 2M-in-pots, Mme. Chautard and Mme. Hamar $6.60 per 100; $60.00 per 1000 Primula Chinensis, 2^4 -in., large flowered English strain $ 6.00 per 100 Begonias, 21.^-in., Metallica 6.00 per 100 Sandersonii 6.00 per 100 Coralina Lucerne 12.00 per 100 Genista Racemosa, 2V2-in., pinched and bushy 6.00 per 100 Primula Obconica, large flowering, separate colors $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000 The Storrs & Harrison Ct).,Paiii esville,Ohio 1921. The American Florist. 39 Ready Reference Sectien 15 CENTS, NET, PER LINE ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri seed- lings, $1.25 per 100; $12.00 per 1,000: 2i,i- in. pots, $6.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1.000; 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IKWIN, 43 West 18th St. New York. ASPIiENIUM. Asplenium Nidus Avis (Bird's Nest Fern), Good strong healthy stock. 3-in. pots at 35c each. Packing material charged for at cost. WM. K. HARRIS, B5th and Springfield Ave.. W. Philadelphia, Pa. ASTERS. Asters, Vick's Royal and Vick's Branch- ing, separate colors, strong plants, ready for the field, $6.00 per 1,000. Cash. BRILL CELERY G'ARDENS. Kalamazoo, Mich. Asters Queen of the Market. Nice stocky plants, separate colors, $10.00 per 1,000. WALLACE FLORAL CO., 6744 Ker- «heval Ave., Chicago. BEGONIAS. BEGONIAS — 2% -IN. POTS READY NOW. 100 1,000 Melior $40.00 ■Cincinnati 40.00 Lorraine 27.50 $250.00 Chatelaine 7.00 66.00 JM. A. Patten 8.00 76.00 Pride of Newcastle 12.00 110.00 Eex Begonias 16.00 160.00 New Begonia BETTY FAIR, semi-double, dwarf, deep cerise. Fine for bedding and pot plants. Rooted cuttings, $16.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 W. 18th St. New York. Begonia Chatelaine, 3-in., $6.00 per 100 We need room. KROWKA BR0S.. 6442 N. "Western Ave., Chicago. CARNATIONS. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS Large Bushy Stock 100 1000 "White Enchantress $9.00 $80.00 "Pink Enchantress 9.00 80.00 WEITOR BROS. "30 East Randolph St., Chicago Carnations. Write for price list of latest varieties. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, "Ind. CELERY PLANTS. Celery Plants. Easy Branching. Now grown exclusively by 90 per cent of Kala- mazoo growers in place of Golden Self- Blanching. Strong plants ready for the field, $3.00 per 1.000. Cash. Brill Celery Gardens. Kalamazoo, Mich. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. POMPONS AND MBNZA MUMS. 500 Early Y'ellow Pompons. 500 I^ate Bronz Pompons 200 Small White Pompons. 100 Late White Pompons. 200 LaLe Yellow Pompons. 200 Semi-Double Pink Pompons. 200 AVhite Doty. 100 Pink Doty, 200 White Menzas. 200 G'olden Menzas. 200 Bronze Menzas. Pine 2% -in. at % 3.00 per 100. Fine 2V, -in. at 25.00 per 1000. Cash with order. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON. Cedar Falls, la. Chrysanthemum novelties for 1921. Pre- liminary list free. Elmer D. Smitli & Co., Adrian. Mich. CLEVELAND CHERRIES. Cherries. Orange Queen and Cleveland. 2H-in., frame grown, vigorous plant.=:. $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1.000. Paper pots, securely oleated. Cash with order. PETER PEARSON, 5732 Gunnison St.. Chicago, 111. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN — Grown by specialists from a selected strain. Dark Xmas Red, Bright Red, Rose with Dark Eye, Rose Marienthal (Pink), American Beauty, White with Car- mine Eye. Pure White, Salmon (Glory of Wandsbek). 100 1.000 2i4-inch pots $12.00 $100.00 21/3 -inch pots 15.00 3 -inch pots 18.00 3 -inch selected... 25.00 3 1/2 -inch pots 36.00 4 -inch pots 40.00 and $50.00 Add 5% for packing. If Salmon alone is ordered add 10 per cent to above prices. ROMAN J. IRWIN 4 3 West 18 th St. New York Cyclamen seed now ready. We offer our own carefully selected strain of cyclamen seed, originally selected from the very best growers of the United States and Europe, and with fifty years' experience, and more than ten years of careful selection of only the very best plants for seed, we feel that no better strain can be had anywhere, at any price. , Price list of seed, also cultural dite"ctions for growing cyclamen plants, on applica- tion. J. A. PETERSON & SONS Westwood, Cincinnati, O. CYCLAMEN From German seed. 3-in., ready for 4-in.. $20.00 per 100; $180.00 per 1,000. Assorted colors except white. In paper pots. Cash with order. PETER PEARSON 6736 Gunnison St. Chicago Cyclamen, Vaughan's. Giant English grown. For varieties and prices, see dis- play advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Cyclamen for one week only. 2Vi-in.. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1.000. 3-in.. $20.00 and $26.00; 4-in.. $40.00 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin, 111. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen. ' Fine, strong, cool grown ^^^^^- .^~}P- *"•'"' P«'' lO": $170.00 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Cyclamen, best strain, assorted colors. 2y2-m., ready for 4-in., $11.00 per 100. Cash. Brill Celery Gardens, Kalamazoo. Mich. Cyclamen, 2 1/2 -in,, good assortment, lead- ing varieties, $12.00 per 100. MATTHEW- SON'S. Sheboygan, Wis. FERNS. FERNS— strong 2%-in., $6.50 per 100; tSS.OO per 1,000. Boston, Roosevelt, Teddy, Jr., Verona, Whitmani, New Macawii, $10 00 per 100. $95.00 per 1,000. Larger sizes, ask for prices. Table fern seedlings, $3.00 per flat, 6 flats at $2.75 per flat. 10 flats, $2.50 per flat, Best varieties. Pteris Wimsettll, Wilsonii Cyrtomium, (Holly) Aspidium, Albo Line- ata, etc. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 Weit 18th St. New York BOSTON FERNS Good, Strong, Bushy Stock J-incli $ .50 each S-!"'=l; 90 each , '-!"<=h 1.25 each l"-'n<^n 2.60 each DAVIS FLORAL CO. Davenport Iowa Boston Perns. Bench grown, strong healthy plants with dark color, ready for 5-in., $35.00 per 100. KROWKA BROS . 4938 N. Western Ave., Chicago. Table ferns, standard varieties, 2l4-in, $5.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Hardy Ferns, 111. descriptive list mailed. L. MOSBAEK, Ferndale, Askov, Minn. FREESIAS. California Freesias. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Purity V2 to % inch, per 1,000, $12.50. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chi- vago and New York. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. 4-inch Nutt and Ricard. Nutt, $15.00 per 100; Ricard. $16.00 per 100. Especially fine stock in bud or bloom. WALLACE FLORAL CO., 5744 Kercheval Ave., Chicago. Geraniums, Nutt Buchner, Ricard, Poite- vine and Vlaud. G'ood short jointed plants. 2-in., $3.50 per 100; $36 per 1,000. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, N. Y. Geraniums, rooted cuttings only, send for prices. ALBERT M. HERR, R. P. D. 8. Lancaster, Pa. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About it. 40 The American Florist. July 16, HARDWOOD ASHES. Fertilize with hardwood ashes. They Bive strength to the stem and color to the flower. Delivered to you lor $30 per toi^. Terms- Tour check upon arrival. GEOKUh, STI?VENS, 364 Mark St.. PeterboroUEh. Ontario, Canada. HYDRANGEAS. FRENCH HYDRANGEAS— 2% -inch Po^ts^ Avalanche, white * |-"J Bouquet Rose •„„ Baby Bimbinetti, rose »•"" B. G. Hill, pink !"•"" General de Vibraye, rose «•"» Time Mouillere. crimson rose |-"J Otaksa ,■■•;■■ "i,"-"* s'ftft Mme. E. Mouillere, best white 8.«» Mme. Hamar. flesh i"-"" Mousseline, rose 5-"" Radiant, carmine »■"" Souv. de. Chautard, rose »■"" Trophee, reddest red ■I''-"" Larger sizes, ask for prices; A fine lot ol pot-grown above kinds to grow on lor next year. Ask lor lull list. ^ ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St. New York IVIES. Hardy English Ivy. Exceptionally good stock 2-in., $2.75 per 100, $26.00 per 1,000; 3-?n7 $3.7? per 100, $36.00 Per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co,, White Marsh, Md. I/ILY OF THE VAUjEY. Lily of the Valley. New stock ready Irom cold storage, Bruns' Celebrated Mar- ket Brand and Florists' Money Maker Brand ■ For prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. H. N. Bruns, 3032-42 W. Madison St., Chicago. Lily o£ the Valley. London Market Strain. From ice storage. Case ol 500 pips, $18.00; case of 1,000 pips, $36.00. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Lily of the Valley pips. Extra fine strain exhibitive size, German "Tubeck pips." Write tor prices. J. M. THORBURN & CO., 53 Barclay St., New York. ORonros. HASSALL &. CO., orchid growers and raisers, Southgate, London, England. Cat- tleyas, Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. POINSETTIAS. Poinsettias, 2%-inch, $11.00 per 100; $95.00 per 1,000. California, also oak leaf type, 2>4-in. pots, $16,00 per 100; $136.00 per 1,000. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th Street New York PRIMULiAS. PRIMULA OBCONICA GIGANTEA, 2%- In., g-rown from best Ronsdorfer strain, $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1,000. Following Colors — red, rose, apple blossom, lavender, salmon, white, oculata and compacta. Pri- mula Chinensis, Malacoides and Townaendii, 2Vi-in., same price. New Primula Malacoides Conspicua. Large flowering, clear rose with large yellow cen- ter, 2-in. pots, $8.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th Street New York Primula Obconica Giganteum. Our own strain and our reputation lor this strain warrants us in saying that it is the best obtainable. The stock is in flne shape, ready to go out now: out of 2%-in., at $7.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL CO., 1643 Broadway, Denver, Colo. Primula Obconica Gigantea, Kermesina and Rosea, plenty of red, flne. strong, trans- planted plants as good as 214-in., $4.00 per 100, postpaid. Cash. Immediate delivery. Brill Celery Gardens Kalamazoo, Mich. PRIMULAS. Primula obconica. 2Vi-in., good, strong plants at $6.00 per 100; $56.00 per 1,000; 4-in. at 26c; 5-in. at 60c; 6-in. at 75c; Malacoides, 2% -in., $6.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. ROSES. INCREASE YOUR PROFITS! Order Bench Rose Plants Now! Big Demand! Fine Stock! 100 1000 Russell Bench Plants $16.00 $160.00 Milady Bench Plants 16.00 140.00 Killarney Bench Plants 12.00 115.00 Ophelia Bench Plants 12.00 116.00 Sunburst Bench Plants 12.00 116.00 American Beauty 20.00 190.00 M. C. GUNTBRBBRG Wholesale Florist 8 East Randolph St. Chicago, 111. Home Grown Stock iiiiiniiitiiiniiiiiMiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiriiiriiiiiii Greatly Increased Demand Because of the Federal embargo against the im- portation of most kinds of Garden Plants, Roots and Bulbs, home grown stock is now in greatly increas- ed demand. If you have any to offer or are likely to have it soon, advertise in these columns now. SUNBURST BENCH ROSE PLANTS Ready for shipment July 15 $10.00 per 100 No order for less than 100 accepted BASSETT & WASHBURN Wholesale Florists 178 North Wabash Ave., Chicago L. D. 'Phone Central 1457 FRANK W. DUNLOP The 1920 Wonder! Own-root stock ready for immediate de- livery. $36.00 per 100; $300.00 per 1,000. CHARLES H, TOTTT CO. Madison, N. J. Multiflora Japonica Rose Seedlings. Best American Rose stock lor budding and gralt- ing. 4-6 mm., $16.00 per 1,000; 2-4 mm., $10.00 per 1,000. C. R. Burr & Co., Man- chester, Conn. Roses — Own Root. Ophelia, 3-in., $12.60 Per 1,000, $3.60; 6,000 lots at $3.26; 10,000 Dunlop, 3-in., $26.00 per 100. This Is all good stock and ready to go out now. THE PARK FLORAL CO., 1643 Broadway, Den- ver, Colo. SALVIAS, Salvias. Zurich and Bonfire. $15.00 per 100. WALTjACE floral CO., 5744 Ker- cheval Ave., Chicago. SEEDS. Asparagus plumosus seed of new crop. Greenhouse grown. True flat sprayed type. Per 1,000, $3.60; 5.000 lots at $3.25; 10,000 for $28.50; 25,000 at special price. VATJGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO and 41-43 Barclay St., N. Y, City. Seed. Cyclamen. Best English and Ger- man strain, separate colors. Salmon- "Wandsbek and Salmon King. $16.00 per 1,000. All other colors, $12.00 per 1.000. S. S. SKIDELSKT & CO.. 50 Park Place. New Tork Seeds, Flower in all seasonable varieties. For varieties and prices see display ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry F. Michell Co.. 516-518 Market St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Seeds. Pedigree and selected stocks of rutabaga, turnip, cabbage. Savoy cabbage, beet and mangel ; flower seeds. Write for special prices. Kelway & Sons. Langport. Eng. Seeds, sweet peas, Spencer's grandiflora, etc. Asters and flower seeds in general. Tomato, lima and pole beans. John Bod- ger & Sons Co.. Los Angeles, Calif. ATTENTION, FLORISTS. Cactuses. Cactus seeds and Resurrection plants are big sellers. Big profits. We give where they grow and can furnish you best plants. Low wholesale rates to dealers for stamp. CANUTILLO CUNO CO., Box 74, Canutillo. Tex. Seeds. Dreer's reliable flower. Cineraria, cyclamen and pansy. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. The largest French cultures of Primulas. Ask for prices 1921 crop. Mala- coides, $22.69 per lb. JH. PAQUET. bd., Magnan. Nice (France). 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. Seed. Cyclamen. For varieties and prices see advertisenient on front cover page of this Issue. American Bulb Co., 172 N, Wabash Ave., Chicago. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent cox-n. cu- cumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds. Specialties: Pepper, eggplants, to- mato, vine seed and field corn. Ceorge R, Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers. Pedricktown, N. J. Seeds. Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon applica- tion. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82 Dey St., New Tork. Seed growers for the trade. Beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet. etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.. Milfordr Conn. Seeds. Peas, beans, corn and vegetable of all kinds in quantity and highest qual- ity. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y. Seeds. Specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet pea, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety. Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us ADout If. 1921, The American Florist. 41 SEEDS. MISOEUiANEOUS. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every de- Rcription. The W. W. Barnard Co.. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon, squash and pump- kin seed, sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Seed. Lawn mixtures and field, whole- sale. Write for prices. Atlantic Grass Seed Co., 46 W. Broadway, New York. Seed. Flower and Garden seeds. Sweet pea and nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed Co.i Arroyo Grande, Calif. Seeds. Wholesale price Hat 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. Seeds. Choice sweet peas, nasturtium and flower. L. D. Waller Seed Co., Gua- dalupe, 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. 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. G'et quotations from Landreth, Bristol, Pa, SPHAGNUM MOSS. Best sphagnum moss at lowest prices. JOHN L. SHERK. Warrens, Wis. SWEET PEAS. Yellow Sweet Peas. These can be ob- tained by using McClenahan Yellow Flower dye. See display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. McClenahan Greenhouses, 40th and Philips street, Oklahoma City. Okla anSCEIiljANEOUS. Seed packets for 1921. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogues, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitch- burg, Mass. Hanging baskets, plain wire. 10-in.. $1.75- 12-in.. $2.25; 14-in.. $3.00; 16-in.. $4.50. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 264-66 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. Cane stakes, green and natural. For sizes and prices, see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Concrete bench legs, 16-in. high. Ship- ment made from our Joliet plant at Joliet, 111. Write for particulars and prices DAVIS-JOLIET CO., Davenport, Iowa Concrete bench legs, 16-in. high. Ship- ment made from our Joliet plant at Joliet iJ';,,^„"^^^*^® ^°^ particulars and prices. DAVIS-JOLIET CO.. Davenport. Iowa. Gold letters of best quality. Prices great- ly reduced. Write today for samples and prices. J. Lichtenberger, 1560 Avenue A New York. Thomson's celebrated manure. Sold by all dealers or from sole makers. Wm Thomson & Sons, Ltd., Clovenfords, Scot- land. Meyers' Green Florists' Thread is the best for all florists^ purposes. Write for prices. John C. Meyer, Florist Thread Works. Lowell, Mass. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Cata- ing-uea and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville. O. 1.000 letterheads and 1.000 envelopes. $8.50. Good stock. Cash please. G^orham Printery, Inc., 542 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a century. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Box 404, Dundee, 111. Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House, 523 Plymouth Place, Chicago. It Puts Its Shoulder to the Wheel Baskets of every description. Write for catalogue. Raedlein Basket Co., 713 Mil- waukee Ave., Chicago. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points, 1.000. 90c postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 713 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Florist specialties and supplies of every description. Sam Seligman. 116 W. 28 th St.. New York. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Giblin & Co., Utica, N. Y. 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. AnSCELLANEOtJS Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co.r 452 W. Erie St., Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Baur Window (Jlass Co., Baton, Ind. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia, Pa. CARNATION STAPIiES. 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, 111, FERTILIZERS. Sheep manure cheap. Great fertilizer ; right time now. Used Properly^ success certain. Will instruct. TILIZER CO., 123 So. Oak Park, 111. ILLINOIS FER- Ridgewood Ave.,. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co., 809 Exchange Ave., U. S. Yards, Chicago. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON, Stratford. London, England. 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- delj)hia. 7i]verything in florists' 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, cypress roof ma- terial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John. C. Moninger Co., 908 Blackhawk St., Chi- cago. Greenhouse glass, paint and putty.. Hooker's Dolesco brand. Big stock, priced right, good brands. H. M. Hooker Paint & Glass Co.. 651-659 W. Washington Blvd.* Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago.. Greenhouses, superior in construction, durable and inexpensive. Write for esti- mates. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co.,. 3100 S. Spaulding Ave.. Chicago. GVeenhouse glass, paints and putty. It will pay j'ou to get our estimates. The Dwelle-Kaiser Co., 251 Elm St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap. flooring, white cedar posts, etc., everything in lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co.. 1560 Kingsbury St., Chicago. if You Do Not Find Wtiat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 42 The American Florist. July 16, iinnnniii mill iillllllllllllllUI iiiiiiiiuiiiiiiilllimiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiimiiiiiuninF i Pulverized Sheep- Pulverized Cattle I SHREbbEb CfirrLE MANURE Highly Concentrated Convenient Dependable Direct heat dried and sterilized bone dry — no weeds. The ideal manure for bench soil, potting soil or field dressing — for every crop under glass or out of doors. Insist on WIZARD BRAND through your supply house or write us direct. The Pulverized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago ^iiuiiitriiitMiiMnuntiiiiMiiiMiiMiiiHiiiiiiiiiniiiiniiiiiiniiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiniiniiiniiiiiiiniiiMiitMnrinrMittiiitiiiiuniiiiriiniiiiiinMiniiniiitiiiiriiiriiiniiniiiiiiitiiin INSECTICIDES. Aphine, $1 per qt. ; $2.50 per gal. Fun- gine, $1 per qt. ; $3.50 per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt.; $S per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co.. Madison, N. J. LABELS. LABELS, for nurserymen and florists. Benjamin Chase Co., Derry Village. N. H. POTS AND PANS. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H. Hews & Co.. Inc., Cambridge, Mass. Pots. Florists'. Prices low and quality guaranteed. The Progressive Clay Co., 9th Floor, Marbridge Bldg., New Tork. Florists' red pots, all sizes, m.oss aztec ware, fern pans, vasea, etc. The Zane Pot- tery Co., South Zanesville O. Florists' red pots. Write us for prices before buying. George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Herndon St., Chicago. W HOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Allen, J. K., New York. Aniling Co., E. C, Chicago. Angermueller Co., Geo. H., St. Louis, Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Bergcr Bros., Philadelphia. Pa. Berning, H, G.. St. Louis, Mo. Brenner. Edward. New York. Budlong Co., J. A., Chicago. Charles, Hari-y, New York. Chicago Flower Growers' Ass'n., Chicago. Coan, J. J., Inc., New York. Doyle & Booth, New York. Erne & Company, Chicago. Foerster Coi, Joseph, Chicago. Ford, M. C, New York. Ford, William P., New York. Froment, H. E., New York. Goldstein, I., New York. Hart, Geo. E., Rochester, N. Y. Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Kasting Co., W. F., Buffalo, N. Y. Kennicott Bros., Chicago. Kervan Co.. The, New York. Kessler, Wm. A., New York. Krutchen, John, Chicago. Kuhl, G'eorge A., Pekin. 111. Mackle, William, New York. McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Meconi. Paul, New York. Millang, Joseph A., New York. 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. DREER'S "RIVERTON SPECIAL" PLANT TUBS No. Diam. 10 20 io. 20 30 40 15 in. 16 in. 14 in. Ea. Doz. 100 No. Diam. Ea. Doz. ICO .$4.95 S54.45 $412.50 50 12 in $1.45 $16.50 $lii5 SO . 3.65 39.60 322.30 60 10 in l.CO 10.9J 85 25 .2.60 28.60 220.00 70 Sin 85 8.8) 67 10 .2.10 23.65 187.00 The Eiverton Tub is sold exclusively by us, and is the best ever iutroduced. The neatest, lightest and cheapest. Painted green and bound with electric welded hoops. The lour largestsizfes are equipped with drop handles, Henry A. Dreer, Seefe. Plants, Bulbs rndSmpiies. 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. THOMSON'S CELEBRATED MANURES PERFECT PLANT FOODS UNRIVALLED FOR ALL GARDEN CROPS. SOLD BY ALL SEEDSMEN OR FROM SOLE MAKERS, WM THOMSON fi SONS Ld. CLOVENFORDS, SCOTLAND (KameradT) Sheep Manure Cheap Great fertilizer. Right time now. Used properly, success certain. Will instruct. ILLINOIS FERTILIZER CO. 123 So. Ridgeland Ave., Oak Park, 111. whoijEsaijE cut flowers. Poehlniann Bros. Co., Chicago. P.oUworth Co., C, Milwaukee, Wis. Pyfer & Co., A. T., Clxicago. Randall Co., A. L., Chicago. Raid, Edward, Philadelphia, Pa. Reinberg, George, Chicago. Reinberg. Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. Rusch & Co., Gust, Milwaukee. "Wia. Siebrecht. Geo. C. New York. Tonner, O. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co., Chas. H. Madison, N. J. Traendly & Schenck, New York. Traveling Wholesale Florists, New York. United Cut Flower Co.. New York. A''aughan, A. L. & Co., Chicago. Weiland & Risch Co.. Chicago. Weiss. Herman. New York. Wietor Bros.. Chicago. Winterson Co., E. F., Chicago. ^JPMY Sure Insect Killei' IMP Soap Spray is a scientifically pre- pared compound that is destructive to insects without injuring plants or roob. Does not spot leaves, fruit, grass or deface paintwork. May be used on fruit trees; shade trees; flowering shrubs; vines; gar- den truck ; and on al! sorts of plants, both under glass and out of doors. It is most effective against rose bug ; mill bug; white, black, green and rhododendron fly ; red spider ; thrips ; aphis ; fruit pests ; elm leaf beetle and moths. Very econom- ical, one gallon is mixed with 25 to 40 gallons of water. Full directions on each can. Order direct if your dealer cannot supply. Pintcan $ .50 Quart can 75 Gallon can 2.25 5 Gallon can 10.00 10 „ .. 18.00 F.E.ATTEAUX&CO.,Iac. 176 Purchase St., BOSTON, MASS. WHOIiESAIiE CUT FLOWERS. Young »& Co., A. I., New York. Zeeh & Mann, Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1921. The American Florist. 43 The recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips at)d soft scale. FUMGINC. For mildew, rust and other blights affecting flowers, fruits and vegetables. VERMIME. For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. Quart, $1.00 Gallon. $3.00 Sold by Dealers. Aphine Mfg. Company MADISON. N. J. Mention the American Florist when toriMnff Florists' Pots Our plant at York, Pa., has nade florists' pots for nearly linetyyeirs. WetookFirst >rize at Last Three Exposi- ions. We may not be the ildest manufacturers in our ine, but assuredly have the oest pots. Try Ds on yonr next order. Prices Low. Quality Guaranteed. Address all conuDimications to The Progressive Giay Company M.rK/Buuaing. Ncw York City Branch Office, Bulletin Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa Mention the American 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 Dol- lar. (International money or- der.) Subscribe today and keep In touch with European markets and topics. THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY BURNIEY. ENGLAND. Mention the American Florist when writing 1,000 Letterheads! ^n r n 1 ,000 Envelopes l • 3 U Bond Stock — Send Cash with order. All work is guaranteed. Proofs fur- nished of work before printing, so that any changes necessary may be made. GORHAM PRINTERY, INC .543 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. We Print Everything. Mention the American Florist when writinif When Y)u Are Beady To Talk Building SaAj When and Vhere and Veil Be There [or4 & BurnhamfS. Irvington New York Philadelphia Chicago Boston Cleveland Toronto g^^gl^ It Lets the Florist Sleep GIBLIN GREENHOUSE BOILER Guaranteed to Sept. 1st against decline and advance. Send for catalog now. ^ GIBLIN & COMPANY, Utica, N. Y. Bailoy's New Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture SIX SPLENDID VOLUMES. Price: $48.00 Sold Only in Complete Sets Carriage prepaid to an; part of the United States AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 44o s. Dearborn St., ChicHgo Azalea Pots, Hane- Ing Baskets, Ijawn Vases, Vms. Site Red Pots Refined Clays — Skilled Labor THE ZANE POTTERY CO. SO. ZANESVIIiliE, OHIO "M088 Aztec" Ware HORACE 0. GKAT CO 200 Fifth Avenue New York Mention the American Florist when writing Wired Toothpicks 10,000, $3.50; 50,000, $11.00, Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample Free. For Sale by Dealers. Mention the American Florist when writing CAMBRIDGE: NEW YORK World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers ol FLOWER POTS A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. George Keller Pottery Go. Successors to |6E0.KELLER&Seil, McBiifactnreri of Red Pots Befor* buying write for priosi 2614-2822 HenidoB St.., CHICAGO. 44 The American Florist. July 16, Index toAdvertisers. AllenJ K. 23 Alpha Floral Co 24 Americ'n Bulb Co... I AmlingECCo 19 Anderson S A 24 Angermueller G H Co 14 AphineMfgCo 43 ApolloFlowerShop. 25 AtlanticGrassSdCo. 31 AtteauxFE& Co... 42 B Baerjulius 29 Barclay Nursery 36 Barnard W W Co... 34 Barnes WJ 27 Bassett& Washburn. 12 BattistaMatthew A.. 28 Baumer Au? 29 Baum's Home of Flowers 26 Baur Window Glass Co IV BayersdorferH&Co. 18 Bees Ltd 24 Bergrer Bros 20 BerningH G 20 Blackistone Inc 23 Bodsrer J &Son8 Co. 32 Bohannon Flo Co... 24 Botanical Nurs Co .. 36 Bramley&Son 24 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 30 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 28 BrennerEdward 23 Broadway Florist.... 25 Brown A J Seed Co.. 30 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 34 BrunsHN 34 Bryan Alonzo J... I 38 BudlongCoJ A 17 Bunyard 27 Burpee WA Co 35 BurrCR&Co 37 California Florists... 24 Callahan TJ&Co... 44 Central Floral Co.... 29 Charles Harry 22 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 15 Clark EB Seed Co.. 31 Clarke's Sons D 25 Clay&Son Ill CoanJ J 22 Conard & Jones Co.. 36 CongressFl'w'rShp. 27 Cooke Geo H 29 Cowee WT 43 Coy H C Seed Co... 32 Craig Robt Co 38 Culp WH&Co 27 Danker Fred A, 27 DardsChas 27 De.Graaf Rros Ltd.. 34 Diener Richard Co.. 32 Dietsch A & Co IV Dominion FloralCo.. 28 DornerFSSonsCo. 37 Doyle & Booth 22 DreerHA 10 42 44 Dunlop JohnH 28 Eble Charles 25 Eckrich A 28 Edwards Folding Box Co IV Elm City'NursCo... 36 Erne & Co 18 Exotic Gardens 24 EyresH G 24 Fallon Florist 29 Fish HenryBerrien. . 31 Foerster Cojos 13 Foley Greenhouse MfgCo IV FordM C 23 Ford Vfilliam P 23 Fox's 26 Frey Alois 37 Frey & Frey 26 FromentH E 23 Furrow & Co 27 GasserJM Co 24 George Alex S 25 Giblin&Co Ill 43 GnattOveCoThe... 18 Goldstein 1 23 GorhamPrinterylnc. 43 GrakelowChas H... 29 Grand RapidsFloCo. 26 Grimm & Gorly 26 GudeBros 29 H Habermehl'sSonsJJ. 24 Hammond's Faint & Slug Shot Wks.. IV Hardesty & Co 28 Hart Geo B 23 Hart Henry 29 Haven Seed Co 31 Hayes Irene 28 HeinlJohnG&Son. 24 HendersonA&Co I Henderson Lewis. ... 29 Hentz&Nash 22 Hess& Swoboda.... 26 Hession ' 27 Hews& Co AH 43 Hill D Nurs Co I 36 Hogewoning&Sons. 32 Hollywood Gardens. 26 Holm &01son 26 Holton&HunkelCo. 21 Hooker H M Glass & Paint Co 44 HortTradeJournal.. 43 Houghton Gorney Flower Shop 24 Hurff Edgar F 32 I Ickes-BraunMill Co IV Idlewild Greenhs 29 Illinois Fertilizer Co 42 Jackson Duncan .... 18 Jahn Hugo 29 Johnson & Chronis.. 24 Joy FloralCo 28 K Kasting VFF Co.... I KellerPott'yCoGeo.. 43 Keller SonsJB 24 Kelway &Son 31 rannicott Bros Co.. 12 KervanCoThe 23 KesslerWm. 23 Kottmiller A 27 Kroeschell Bros Co. 44 Krachten John 19 KuhlGeo A 38 Lagarde&Speelman. 34 LandrethSeedCo... 32 Lange A 25 Lang Flo & Nurs Co. 26 Lichtenberger J 22 Littlefield Florist.... 24 Lord&BurnhamCo . 43 Louise FlowrShoP.. 24 M McCallumCo 21 McClenahan Grhs... 15 McHutchison& Co.. 32 Mackie William 23 Malandre Bros 27 Mangel 25 Matthewson's 29 Meconi Paul 23 Memphis FloralCo.. 27 Metaire Ridge Nurs. 28 Meyer A 28 Meyer John C Florist Thread Works 14 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 19 MichellHenryFCo.. 32 Millangjos A 23 Miller Floral Co 25 Moninger J C Co.... II I MurraySamuel 27 GRECnilOUSE GLASS Best Bpands SHARP, PZIRTRIDGE & CO. 2263 Lumbcp St., CHICAGO IfooKera, .^ Protects H I fl jRXCf ■ I B) Preserves BRAND White Greenhouse Paint "IT STAYS WHITE" 651-659W.WashingioiiBIvd.,ChicagoJll. 'Wtjy^ ■>^-'if^^ freer's Peerlessi Glazing Points For GrecBboases ' Drive eaecimens %. ka \j i 4 'W^^'^^W^ ^^Islli ^^j^tau^^ ]tf ^^K^^ "^^^ S-i^'^^Ci-^^ *i , -Z' " '"■'" ' ."-\,,^ ^^^^^^*^ vHvjgs H^^^BgjjIjtpgp^pff^^r^* j^ y -■ ■"-■'"■'' .. gSBSISSswt^^ r fe^ IH^K;^ r ^:---"'-^ fliHi^^^' '^nS* ^,^1^^^ m 'H R^ ^^r te-. -; J 1 m k GENISTA RACEMOSA. BUSH FORM. and processes of printing, lithograph- ing and poster advertising. Among other interesting exhibits will be those devoted to furniture, footwear, chemis- try, dairy products, light, heat and power, musical instruments, office ap- pliances and public safety. The won- derful health and sanitation exhibi- tion, under the direction of Dr. John Dill Robertson, will be the greatest display ever made on sanitation. An- other feature will be a baby show, which will determine the best babies of the five states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan and Wisconsin. Other notable exhibits will be those of the United States public health service and the department of public health of the State of Illinois, while the United States exhibit of public safety will be of special interest to manufacturers and business men. CONCEBTS BY WIEELESS. Wireless concerts will be a feature of the electrical exhibit. The music will be played at Pittsburgh, Pa., nightly and received at the end of the Pier and relayed in such fashion that the concert can be heard at 200 places at one time. Interesting and amusing features will he produced by electrically operated animals, ranging from dragons to an electrical Fido. The educational features, however, will not be neglected. A complete presen- tation will be made of every known electrical device. Some of the fastest motor boats in the world will compete in the aquatic sports. Among the tro- phies to be awarded is the $2,000 Sin- clair cup. Chicago will be represented by "Miss Chicago," recently launched and built for the Pageant of Progress contests by a syndicate composed of Chicago business men. The entries will number at least 30 and the events will be in charge of Commodore Shel- don Clark of the Chicago Yacht Club. The Automotive section will include every type of automobile, motor boat, aeroplane and hydroplane, together with the special exhibits showing the development of the automotive indus- try. This show will be the largest gathering of automotive products ever seen under one roof. The Importance of America's clothing industry will be manifested in attractive fashion, where the progress of dress from the earliest times will be successively depicted. There will be daily demonstrations of advanced types of aeroplanes and hy- droplanes, and many interesting races will take place. One of the unique features will he a contest between car- rier pigeons, motorcycles, automobiles and aeroplanes. Another outstanding feature of the exposition, for the musically inclined, will be community singing. Ten thou- sand singers have enrolled to sing in the largeest chorus ever heard in the United States. Arrangements for va- ried musical programmes have been completed by Milton G. Severinghaus, chairman of the Pageant of Progress musical committee. During the expo- sition, Chicago will be the rendezvous of the Lake States fleet. There will be men-of-w^ar, submarine chasers, and other naval craft, which will combine in naval maneuvers daily to exhibit America's marine craftsmanship. Thou- sands c£ sailors from the Great L^kes training station will participate in these events. Special demonstrations will be given of life-saving apparatus and methods. 48 The American Florist. July 23, It is gratifying to know that the Pageant of Progress exposition is the result of the activity of the Chicago Boosters' publicity club. In 1920 this club was formed with a special mis- sion of making known the greatness of our city to its own inhabitants and to the world at large. The Chicago Boosters' publicity club has been for- tunate enough to demonstrate its effi- ciency in the short space of one year, and to prove the soundness of the vi- sion of the business men who founded it. In its work, it has educated with monthly lessons the 400.000 children of Chicago's public schools to the op- portunities that await them in the city of our birth and education. Through its monthly publication, Great- er Chicago, boosting information con- cerning Chicago has been furnished to the leading business men and to the leading organizations and associations throughout the world. The informa- tion booth in the city hall and County building, built by the Boosters' Pub- licity Club, has fulfilled a long-felt want, and thousands of inquiries are handled daily. Great painted bulletin boards flank our railroads at advan- tageous points, calling attention to Chicago's supremacy In many indus- trial lines and its unparalleled advan- tages as the world's greatest summer resort. Here, then, we have a great move- ment, soundly founded along well- recognized business lines, and with a vision so broad as to offer ample scope for our united civic activity for years to come. I have a further vision of accomplishment which serves as an Inspiration fqr our greater effort. % can foresee during the next few years the completion of the great Lakes-to- the-Gulf waterways. Products from every country of the world will pass down our waterfront to take advan- tage of the additional 100 miles of docking facilities and the shelter of our great harbor. The Pageant of Progress exposition at that time will be far greater than this initial event. It will be held in huge permanent buildings, each devoted to special in- dustrial, educational and commercial achievement. In the middle of these buildings there may be a highway constructed, per- haps known as the Avenue of All Na- tions. These permanent structures will represent the best architectural development of the country. In these buildings the consuls of these coun- tries will have their offices and the exhibits of their respective nations. Is this not a vision of sufficent allure- ment both from an idealistic and a busi- ness man's point of view to compel your heartiest co-operation with the Pageant of Progress exposition? Wisconsin State Florists. There was a good attendance at the mid-summer meeting of the Wisconsin State Florists' Association at Madison, July 19, there being about 90 at the banquet. The principal subjects dis- cussed were the failure of trade adver- tisers to fill orders or return money and florists' telegraph delivery problems, the aim in the latter being to prevent the acceptance of holiday orders for less than $3.00 each. All were urged to join the Society of American Flor- ists and attend the Washington con- vention next month. The next meeting will be held at Milwaukee the first Thursday in November with a flower show. The members of the local trade were, as usual, generous to a fault in their entertainment of the visitors. Lake Geneva, Wis. — The Lake Geneva Garden Club will hold its mid- summer show at Horticultural hall, July 29, Wm. McKinnon as secretary. San Francisco. SUPPLY OF STOCK CURTAILED. The weather stepped in during the early part of the week and put a sud- den stop to the great oversupply of stock which has been on this market for some weeks past. The warm spell which continued practically all week shortened up the rose supply to such an extent that prices have taken a big advance. Good roses of all varieties are now bringing $3 per bunch, whereas a week ago growers were lucky to get $1. This applies to Mrs. Chas. Russell, Columbia, Premier, Hadley and Prima Donna. Ophelia stood the weather better than other varieties and did not share the rise in price as there is still a good supply of fancy stock to be had. There is still plenty of poor flowers and not much is being realized for the stock. Ulrich Brunner from Colma still continues as the best long stemmed rose on the market. It held up under the heat in admirable fashion. Cecile Brunner is very much off color. Car- nations are plainly showing the effects of the heat and most of the cut is of poor quality. It is a hard matter to move this stock at any price. All red varieties and the entire E'nchantress family suffered in common. Sweet peas were practically put out of the market. Most growers report their crop practically destroyed with the ex- ception of a few Isolated plantings which escaped the sun's rays. The stock now being handled is very poor, being short stemmed and the flowers scorched. It had the effect of bringing the first asters of the season into the market. The flowers are small but as they are a novelty now they are quick- ly disposed of. All this stock is coming frona the Chinese growers along the peninsula. The gladioli from the dis- trict around Colma show little ill ef- fects from the heat and are the best stock being received here. However, as the cut has practically doubled in quantity, prices have taken a drop. From $6 to $7 per 100 is now being paid for fancy stock with inferior grades going much lower. Some splen- did stock of Mrs. Pendleton is being offered. There are plenty of dahlias to be had but hardly any demand. Pom- pons are to be had only in small lots as yet but are in strong demand as they keep well and are indispensable for basket work. Lilium auratum made its appearance during the week also and sells out quickly. As yet the stems are a little short but the flowers are all that could be wished for. Gi- ganteum is still plentiful and remains steady at $4 per dozen. Snapdragon is plentiful and cheap. Gardenias are in . limited supply and stock cleans up well. Buddleias continue in ample sup- ply and find a ready place in decora- tive work. There is only a small cut of lily of the valley arriving but it is enough for present requirements. There is a decided scarcity of cattleyas and other orchids and the florists are hard put at times to secure stock. Larkspur is occupying a prominent place in all the stores. The most pleasing flower on the market is the Hunneniania. It is being more largely handled this sum- mer than ever before. It is quite popu- lar as a corsage flower and is always in strong demand for baskets. There is a bounteous supply of all outdoor stock. Asparagus is not so plentiful as forme#y and is in strong demand. There is very little movement in plants at the present time. EETAIL FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION. The Retail Florists' Association held its monthly meeting July 6. Owing to the absence of President Albert O. Stein, who is away on a vacation, the chair was occupied by R. Vincent Ma- traia. The flower show committee re- ported that the floor plan of the audi- torium was being prepared by the Mac- Rorie-McLaren Co., an* would be available shortly. Many applications for space have already been received from intending exhibitors. Mr. Ma- traia, who is also chairman of the Co- operative Wholesale Market, advised that plans were progressing favorably and he expected to be able to announce the opening date in a short time. A meeting of all stockholders will be held during the coming week to ar- range final details. A comniunication from John McLaren, superintendent of Golden Gate park, was read endorsing the flower show and pledging his sup- port to its success. The meeting ad- journed until the next regular session. NOTES. The vicinity of Colma, which has. long been noted as a violet growing section, has, during the past two years, come to the front as the center of gladioli culture. The sandy soil and the favorable climatic conditions have proven admirable to the growth of this, flower, and the best stock being re- ceived here is all grown in that local- ity. It has only been during the past few years that gladioli culture has. been taken up seriously as a cut flower for this market. Manager Holmes of the E. W. McLel- lan greenhouses, Burlingame, says the past week was a trying one on rose R. D. HAENTZE, FLORIST MAYOR OF FOND DU LAC, WIS. 1921. The American Florist. 49 stock. The unusually hot weather had a very bad effect on nearly all varie- ties. He is of the opinion that from this time on good roses will be none too plentiful and that present prices will prevail for some time to come. All the houses planted to young stock look well here and are making- a sat- isfactory growth. The dahlia fields of the Bessie Bos- ton Dahlia farm at San Mateo, are attracting devotees of this flower from all sections of the- state. A wonderful collection is being grown here, together with many hybrids of Mrs. Lynberry's own raising. This establishment is located on the state highway and is easily accessible to all interested in this flower. ° One of the largest growers of chrys- anthemums expects to begin cutting Golden Glow in about two weeks. The plants show no ill effects of the hot wave as they are all protected by high cheese cloth frames. The plants are making a strong, clean growth and the buds are beginning to swell on many early varieties. Frank D. Pelicano of Pelicano, Rossi & Co., who is a noted grower of fancy dahlias, is also a producer of high- grade gladioli. He has made large plantings this year at his nursery on Guttenberg street and is cutting some of the best flowers on the market. All the leading commercial varieties are grown here. The Art Floral Co. has received a large shipment of its new floral album of designs from the east, and these are being distributed among its agents throughout the state. This is one of the most complete books of its kind published in this country and one of the most expensive as well. Richard McWhirter, proprietor of the Star Dahlia, Gardens on Sloat boulevard, is sending in a fine lot of the leading gladioli this season. He has several fine new dahlias which he will exhibit at the dahlia show of the California Dahlia Society in Septem- ber. The first flower show of the season will be the dahlia display of the Ala- meda County Horticultural Society at the Hotel Oakland, September 4-6. All the prominent growers from this city and the peninsula will be represented by large exhibits. John ^vansino of Avansino Bros, is out of town on his annual vacation. Chas. W. Brown of Brown & Ken- nedy and J. Kilroy of the Castro Flower Shop are also away for rests at the summer resorts. The California State Floral Society held its regular monthly meeting on July 8. There was a large attendance and a fine display of seasonable flowers was made, principally gladioli, dahlias and perennials. The flower store of Wilham Reese at 1316 Ellis street was badly damaged by fire last week. As soon as the necessary repairs are completed he will reopen a much improved store. B. M. Joseph says trade at his Grant avenue store is keeping up well this summer. He made a fine window dis- play for this city's diamond jubilee celebration. David Arata, Colma, is a grower who has rapidly forged to the front as a producer of fancy gladioli. His soil is splendidly adapted to growing this bulb. At the Eric James greenhouses. Elm- hurst, cyclamens and begonias are being specialized in for the holiday trade. Jambs T. Dtnch. St. Joseph, Mo. — Frank X. Stuppy visited one of the Kansas oil pools this week to witness the "shooting" of a well in which he and Mrs. Stuppy are interested. OHIO DISTRICT NATIONAL FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION. Some of the Prominent Workers. Milwaukee, Wis. Busind.ss continued quiet all last week and perhaps it was a blessing, for the variety of stock obtainable is very limited indeed. Gladioli and roses are the leading items, and a few out- door garden flowers are received daily, which are soon disposed of. NOTES. It was indeed a pleasure to see the large turn-out July 14, at Hugo Locker & Sons parklike place in Wauwatosa, where the regular monthly meeting of the Florists' Club was held. The weather was ideal, and the hospitality of the Lockers par excellence. While only routine business was transacted, the talk of the summer meeting of the Wisconsin State Florists' Associa- tion at Madison, July 19, formed the main topic. Chester Bell, of the Holton & Hunkel Co., is vacationing this week. Herm Hunkel, who was confined at his home with illness since July 5, was again able to attend to his numerous duties on July 15. The C. C. Pollworth Co., while com- pletely sold out on young chrysanthe- mum plants, still has a considerable surplus of fine young cyclamen plants to offer. Harold Baumgarteu left July 17 on a two weeks' auto trip through the north- ern part of the state. Fox's, Inc., were busy with orders for two large funerals July 16. Gust. Rusch is spending his annual vacation at Cedar lake. E. O. Rochester, N. Y. Business is dull this week, and the condition of the cut flower market is about the same as the week previous. Gladioli of poor quality are coming into the market in larger quantities. FLOWEB SHOW EXPOSITION. The flower show management of the exposition to be held in this city in the near future, is offering numerous prizes for the exhibitors who will com- pete for awards in flowers commonly grown in home gardens, and which are expected to be in condition early in September. The amounts are $3 for the first and $1.50 for the second prize. In addition to the cash prizes offered by the exposition management, silver cups are to be given exhibitors whose separate entries make the best gen- eral display in each division. The Rochester Rose Society will offer a silver cup for the best collection of roses, and other cups to be competed for with their donors are as follows : Annuals, Hart & Vick; gladioli, Geo. T. Boucher; dahlias, John B. Keller & Sons, and asters, James Vick's Sons. In addition to these, Geo. B. Cramer will give a basket of strawflowers for the best general collection of zinnias. Chas. H. Vick is the chairman in charge of the department and will be assisted by G. T. Boucher, J. F. Sprose, Fred Thoman and Geo. Keller. Prize lists may be obtained at Hart & Vick's store or at the exposition offices in the Powers building. NOTES. Geo. T. Boucher has just returned from a motor trip in Quebec, Saugenay and the Adirondack mountains. He recently had the decorations for the banquet given in honor of the Italian ambassador at the Hotel Seneca, and also for the shoe style show at the Powers hotel, the latter consisting of fine palms and flowers. Salter Bros, are displaying large bas- kets of gladioli and gypsophilas. Mrs. Duffy has just returned from a trip to Atlantic City, N. J. CHESTER. North Shore Horticultural Society. The North Shore Horticultural So- ciety, in conjunction with the Garden Club of Illinois, will hold a midsummer flower show at the Gorton school. Lake Forest, 111., July 23-24, beginning at 11 a. m. and 1 p. m., on the respective days. The show places of Lake Forest will be open to those in attendance, in- cluding the estates of J. Ogden Armour, Harold McCormick, Louis F. Swift, Mrs. Byron L. Smith and others. Minnesota Florists' Outing. The Minnesota State Florists' Asso- ciation and the Minneapolis Florists' Club had a very enjoyable picnic at Lake Minnetonka, near Excelsior, July 10. A programme of sports arranged for the occasion, in which members and their families took part, included foot races, bowling, a tug of war and an indoor baseball game between flor- ists of the twin cities. 50 The American Florist. July 23, OBITUARY. George Sykes. George Sykes, the well known man- aging director of the Lord & Burnham Co.'s Illinois corporation at Chicago, died July 17, after a protracted illness. Mr. Sykes was born in Halifax, Eng., June 5, 1852, and came to the United States about 30 years ago. He had been with the Lord «& Burnham Co._, some 26 years, winning for himself and his house the highest regard and confi- dence of American greenhousemen. He was considered one of the leading ex- perts on greenhouse construction, heat- ing and ventilation in this country and a keen man of business. He was greatly beloved by all with whom he came in contact, as much for the per- sonal charm of his manner as for his wide knowledge of affairs and sterling character, and his great stores of prac- tical information were always and gen- erously at the service of everyone who sought his counsel. About 12 years ago he started the Lord & Burnham Co.'s Illinois corpora- tion, with extensive factories at Des Plaines and offices at Chicago. He soon became as well and favorably known in the west as he had been previously in the east. He was active in trade circles and was always on hand when there was work to do. His home was at Oak Park, but in iHscent years he had been troubled with hardening of the arteries and spent his winters in Florida. Mr. Sykes was a member of Fair Oaks Lodge No. 1006, A. F. & A. M., of Oak Park; Triune chapter, Jersey City, N. J.: Past Commander Siloam Com- mandery No. 54, Knights Templar, Oak Park; and Salaam Temple A. A. O. N. M. S., Newark, N. J. Mrs. Sykes survives, also three sons, Harry W., Passaic, N. J.; Walter A., New York; Gr. F., River Forest, 111., and two daughters. Miss Rose Sykes, Oak Park, 111., and Mrs. Edward Carroll, Passaic, N. J. Funeral services were held at the residence, 140 North East avenue. Oak Park, July 18 at 8 p. m., the Rev. Roy E. Vale, pastor of the First Presby- terian Church, Oak Park, of which Mr. Sykes was a member and Siloam Commandery No. 54, Knights Templar, conducting the services. Interment will be made at Bayview cemetery, Jersey City, N. J. Hiram Wheeler Buckbee. Hiram Wheeler Buckbee, well-known seedsman and florist of Rockford, 111., died July 16 at his summer cottage. Lake Geneva, Wis., where he had sojourned several weeks in the hope that the outing would prolong his life. He had been ill for more than a year of heart trouble and had known for a long time that the end was approaching. He was unconscious during the 48 hours pre- ceding death. Mr. Buckbee was bom at the old Rockford homestead November 6, 1860, a son of Theodore E. and Catherine Allington Buckbee, pioneer residents of that city, and received his education in the local schools. He embarked in the selling of cabbage plants as a boy in 1871 and gradually expanded his business until the present corpora- tion of the H. W. Buckbee Seed Farms- Forest City Greenhouses was formed and mailed this season 750,000 cata- logues. Before the cares of his large busi- ness concerns absorbed his time Mr. Buckbee was s. proficient comet player and was a member of the Forest City band, under the leadership of the late August Dedrickson, when that body of splendid musicians in 1880 accompanied the Rockford Rifles on a trip to south- ern cities, which was an event of na- tional note. He found relaxation from business in recent years in the ownership of a stable of trotters and pacers in which were horses capable of winning honors on the grand circuit for harness .horses, his latest purchase being Red Laun- celet. During the world war Mr. Buckbee devoted a large share of his attention to welfare work in the hospitals at Camp Grant. The lOSth Engineers made him an honorary captain before their departure for Prance and made a presentation to Mr. and Mrs. Buckbee in recognition of their efforts. De- ceased was intensely patriotic and being on a train on one occasion where prop- er arrangements had not be made for the subsistence of a company of sol- diers, he sent the whole company into the dining car on the train at his own expense. The Late George Sykes. Mr. Buckbee was a member of Rock- ford lodge No. 102, A. F. & A. M., was afliliated with the Freeport consistory and belonged to Rockford lodge of Elks. He held membership in the Chi- cago Athletic club, in the Rockford Chamber of Commerce, in the Society of American Florists and in the Amer- ican Seed Trade Association and was a director of the Rockford National bank. Generous almost to a fault and loyal to his friends through good and evil report, Hiram Buckbee performed countless deeds of benevolence, unosten- tatiously and for the joy of doing good. No project for the advancement of Rockford ever lacked his moral and financial support and he dearly loved the city which was the scene of his successful business career. He always advocated large things for Rockford and when the project of a county fair was mooted he insisted that what that city needed was an exposition with a capital of a million dollars and offered to subscribe substantially to such a fund. The immense seed con- cern which he nurtured from a small beginning stands'as a monument to his keen judgment and foresight. His small army of employes held him almost in adoration. None could come to know him well without loving him for his splendid attributes of character and his passing will be widely and sincerely mourned. Besides the widow, Mrs. May Brown Buckbee, he is survived by a brother, John T. Buckbee, associated with him in the seed business, and five nieces, the Misses Frances and Mary Buckbee, Mrs. Harry Green, Mrs. Wallace Smith and Mrs. Donald Chohe. Georgfe V. Nash, George Valentine Nash, secretary of the Horticultural Society of New York, died suddenly following an operation, July 15, aged 58. He had been suffer- ing from intestinal trouble for the past six months. Mr. Nash had been sec- retary of the society for 10 years, and had been connected with various branches of horticulture since his youth. His late father had been a com- mercial florist at Clifton, N. J., for a number of years. The funeral services were held at the Bedford Park Presby* terian church, the Bronx, July 18. Mr. Nash is- survived by his wife and five children. Kansas City, Mo. FUNERAL ORDERS BOLSTER MARKET Business has been unusually good for the middle of July, but it is still up to the florist to make flowers tempting to the public, for like other lines, if such is the case, they will buy. The market is well supplied, and offerings of quality stock in all kinds of outdoor flowers, especially gladioli, are fine. Roses and carnations are scarce, but what few that are arriving appear to be good. Funeral work has been very heavy, which helps to keep the market cleaned up of old stock. NOTES. Some splendid gladioli are being cut by the Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. Funeral trade has been very good with them the past week. The following employes of this firm are on their vaca- tions : Miss Wark at Colorado Springs, Colo.; Messrs. Oberg and Hempel, in the country. T. J. Noll & Co. report business good and stock plentiful in garden material and gladioli, but roses scarce. He is receiving a few Colorado carnations and local asters. Mr. Noll and two children are touring in the east. The heaviest July funeral trade in years is reported at the W. J. Barnes establishment. Mr. Barnes and daugh- ter Ruth are touring by automobile through the Ozarks and southern Mis- souri. Trade better than usual, is the re- port at the Arthur Newell store. Mr. Spain of this concern, is planning to spend his vacation next week in Chi- cago. The Alpha Floral Co. report a steady trade with a heavy run of funeral work. This firm is cutting some good garden flowers and gladioli from its farm. Gladioli in quantity are being han- dled by the Kansas City Wholesale Cut Flower Co., as well as Colorado carnations and local roses. Funeral work was very heavy last week with the Muehlebach Flower Shop. Mr. Fitzhugh of the store Is in New York on his vacation. Henry Kusik & Co, is handling a large supply of gladioli, a few roses and Shasta daisies. Mr. Kusik reports busi- ness as good. S. Bryson Ayers is cutting gladioli by the thousand at his place at Inde- pendence. His larkspur Is In good condition. Roses and carnations are scarce with the Pinehurst Floral Co.. but gladioli and garden flowers are being cut in quantity. A. F. F. Barbee will have little trou- ble in heating his greenhouses this winter, because of his new oil well. A. Elberfield and wife are spend- ing their vacation at Roaring river. Jacob Hepting is cutting a heavy supply of excellent gladioli. E. J. B. 1921. The American Florist SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. Ppo^pamme of the Thirty-seventh Annual MecHng and Exhibition to Be Meld at Washington. D. C. Auj>ust 16-18, 1921. 51 FIRST DAY— OPENING SESSION— 10:30 A. M. Invocation by Rev. Dr. Jamea Shera Montgomery, Chaplain of U. S. House of Representatives. Convention called to order by Otto Bauer, President Florists' Club of Washington, D. C Address of Welcome in behalf of the District of Columbia, by Hon. Cnno H. Randolph, President Board of Commissioners, District of Columbia. A-ddress of welcome in behalf of the United States, by Hon. Henry C. Wallace, Secretary of Agriculture. Address of Welcome in behalf of the Florists of Washington, by John Henry Small, III. Response by Past President John K. M. L. Farquhar, Boston, Mass. President Thos. Roland's address. Reading of minutes of the executive board. Report of the secretary. Report of the treasurer. Report of the finance committee. Report of the W^ashington representative. Reports of the state vice-presidents. Reports of the standing committees. Report of committee on development of American products. Report of committee on school gardens. Report of committee on nomenclature. The publicity committee and the national flower show committee will report at subsequent sessions. Reports of special committees. Committee on membership drive, J. F. Ammann, chairman, Ed- wardsville, 111. Committee on coal gconomics, E. Allen Peirce, chairman, Waltham, Mass. Consideriation of invitations in the matter of selection of next place of meeting. Miscellaneous business. Judging of trade exhibits. AFTERNOON SESSION— 3:00 P. M. Address: "GVeenhouse Heating — The Heart of the Business," by F. T. Giblin, Utica, N. T. Discussion. Address: "What Agricultural Colleges are doing for the Florists," by Prof. H. B. Dorner, Urbana, 111. Discussion. Discussion of amendments to constitution and by-laws, and voting on same. Amendments : To amend Article IV, membership, by adding to Section 2 the fol- lowing: "Any member becoming: in arrears for dues for one year may be suspended, and if for two years shall be dropped from the membership roll. As amended, the section to read: Section 2. Fees and Assessments — Any eligible person may become a member of the society on the payment of $5, and such payment shall cover the annual dues for the balance of the calendar year. The annual dues shall be $5 per year, payable in advance on the first day of January. Any annual member in good standing may become a life member on pay- ment of $50.00 and be exempt from all future assessments. Any member becoming" in arrears for dues for one year may be suspended, and if for two years shall be dropped from the membership roll. To amend Article II, Sec. 4, standing committees and their duties, reading: (d) Audit and fmance committee. The president assuming office January 1, 1921, shall appoint three members selected from among the permanently elected directors on the execu- tive board, one for one year, one for two years, and one for three years; and each next elected president upon taking office shall appoint one such director for three years. It shall be the duty of this committee to audit the books of the secretary and treasurer at least once each year, just prior to the annual meeting of the executive board. The committee shall have the power to make temporary loans for the society or any of its duly elected committees, and shall have charge of the investment of all funds of the society. By striking out the words "audit and" appearing In the caption, so that the paraeraph will apply to a P^anr*- com- mittee only. And by striking out the sentence, '*It shall be the duty of this committee to audit the books of the secretary and treasurer at least once each year, just prior to the annual meeting of the executive board," and by adding the sentence, "The treasurer of the society shall be a member of this com- mittee." A.S amended, the paragraph to read: (d) Finance Committee — The president assuming office January 1, 1921, shall appoint three members selected from among the permanently elected directors on the executive board, one for one year, one for two years, and one for three years; and each next elected president upon taking office shall appoint one such director for three years. The treasurer of the society shall be a member of this committee. The com- mittee shall have the power to make temporary loans for the society or any of its duly elected committees, and shall hav« charge of the investment of all funds of the society. To further amend Article II, Section 4, Standing Committees and their duties by adding paragraph (o) as follows; (e) The president asssuniing office January 1, 1923, and each succeeding president, sliall, immediately upon taking office, appoint from among the members of the society, other than the directors, a committee of three who shall audit the books of the t'reasurer and secretary at least once each year just prior to the annual meeting of the executive board, and at such other times as may be. deemed advisable. To amend Article II. Section 3, paragraph (d), duties of officers, reading: (d) Treasurer — The treasurer shall have charge of the funds of the society, and shall pay all bills when same have been approved by the president and secretary, and by the chairman of the audit and finance committee. He shall make all transfers under the direction of the executive board and shall keep a correct record of receipts and disbursements, rendering an account annually to the society, the same having been duly audited at the preceding meeting of the executive board. He shall give bonds in such sum as the executive board may from time to time deem sutRcient, the expenses of fur- nishing such bond to be assumed by the society, and shall re- ceive for his services such salary as may from time to time be allowed by the society. By striking out the words "audit and" from the paragraph. EVENING SESSION— 8:30 P. M. President's Reception. — The function will take place in the New Washington hotel. In accordance with President Roland's re- quest the reception will be entirely informal in character. It is suggested that the most comfortable clothing will be best appropriate for the occasion. Ballot for next place of meeting. SECOND DAY— AUGUST 17— MORNING SESSION— 9:30 A. M. Nomination of officers for 1922. Report of committee on president's address. Address: "Providing Stock in Substitution for Material Excluded from Importation Under Quarantine No. 37," by Prof. L. U Corbett, Bureau of Plant Industry, Washington, D. C. Discussion: "Dutch Bulbs— The Unloading of Exporters' Surplus stocks on the American Market." This subject is called up on the recommendation of the executive board. The discussion will be opened bv the reading of the report of a special committefe appointed last January to gather data in the matter. Report of the botanist. Report of the pathologist. , Report of the entomologist. Question Box. AFTERNOON SESSION — 3:00 P. M. Report of committee on the Publicity. Henry Penn, chairman. Discussion. Address: "Publicity for Florists," by L. D. Fernald. New York. Discussion. Address: "National Publicity." by Major P. F. O'Keefe. Boston, Mass. Discussion. Conference of state vice presidents. THIRD DAY— AUGUST 18— MORNING SESSION— 9:30 A. M. Election of officers for 1922. Polls open from 10:00 AM. to 11:00 A M . or until all in line have voted. Voting will be conducted under the new system. There will be five voting Places. A to "D ' inclusive; "E" to "K". inclusive; "L" to **P ', inclusive; "Q-'' to "T", inclusive; *'U" to "Z". inclusive. Please vote promptly. Only members in good standing can vote. Report of judges on trade exhibits. Report of the national flower show committee, by Georges Asmus, chairman. Discussion. Address: "Th3 Value of Flower Shows in Publicity for the Florists' Industry," by C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. AFTERNOON SESSION— 2:00 P. M. Address: "Maintenance of Soil Fertility," by Professor James H. Beattie. Horticulturist, U. S. Department of Agriculture, Wash- ington, D. C. Discussion. Deferred business. Demonstration of Flower Arrangements, by Max Schling, New York. Florists* Telegraph Delivery Association. A general conference at which F. T. D. President Breitmeyer will preside. Report of committee on memorials. Michael Barker, chairman. Final resolutions. STOPOVERS. The secretarj- is advised that stopovers are allowed on re- duced fare tickets to Washington at certain points, both going and returning. Ticket agents at points of departure will furnish full details in this respect. , John Young. SecV. 52 The American Florist. July 26 The'Amerigan Florist Established 1885. Subscription. United States and Mexico, $1.50 a year; Canada $:i.50; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $3.00. When sending us change of address nhvays send tlie old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue The American Florist has 3iccepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE] 48 PAGES WITH COTBR CONTENTS. Suggestions for plant growers 45 — Hydrangeas 45 — Begonias of Lorraine type '..' 45 — ^Asparagus baskets 45 — Sweet scented geraniums 45 — Genistas 46 — Pyrethrums .46 The retail trade 46 ' — Next week in the flower shop 46 At the Tex. State Fl. Ass'n convention. ... 46 Chicago pageant of progress 47 Minnesota Florists' outing 48 San Francisco 48 R. D. Haentze. florist mayor Fond du Lac 48 Milwaukee, Wis 49 Rochester 49 Ohio District Nat. Flower Growers' Ass'n 49 Obituary 50 — Ceorge Sykes 50 — Hiram Wheeler Buckbee 50 — George V. Nash 50 Kansas City, Mo 50 Society of American Florists 51 Another Scotch canard 52 Canadian Gardeners' and Florists' Ass'n.. 62 Chicago to Washington 52 St. Louis to Washington 52 Boston. Mass 64 Chicago 58 St. Louis, Mo 62 Toronto. Ont 64 Toledo, O ! ! . ! 64 Buffalo, N. Y !.!!!! 64 Philadelphia 66 New York .* .' .68 Columbus, O '*.'.".!!'.'. 68 The seed trade ! ! ! . ! .76 — The late H. W. Buckbee !.76 —Welching on French bulbs 77 — Catalogues received 77 The nursery trade.... ..80 — Manda fails to recover 80 Market gardeners 82 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables. . 82 — Cucumber grades 82 Los Angeles, Calif., will hold a big- horticultural show in October. A guar- antee fund of $25,000 has been sub- scribed. Rhode Island and Pennsylvania are having it back and forth about the use of sulphate of ammonia as a weed eradicator on lawns. Little Rhody says it will, and Billy Penn says it won't. Another Scotch Canard. With reference to the item under this heading in our issue of July 16, page 8, a correspondent writes : "It may be so, but I think Sam Mur- ray is wrong. This is undoubtedly the skeleton of the Scot who refused to take his doctor's advice. Sandy went to London to consult a doctor, with the outcome, among other things, that he would have to stop drinking. Sandy started to leave, when the doctor said : 'We charge two shillings for advice here.' " 'Aye, aye,' replied the thrifty Scot, 'but I'm no gaun tae tak your advice.' " "So these two coins are, no doubt, the two shillings out of which Sandy swindled the doctor." Canadian Gardeners' and Florists' Ass'n ANNUAL CONVENTION, AUGUST 8-10. Great interest is being manifested in the coming convention of the Cana- dian Gardeners' and Florists' Associa- tion to be held at Peterboro, Ont., August 8-10. The present officers have arranged a very interesting pro- gramme, including a number of able addresses, and reports of the plant registration, educational, press, tariff and legislative committees. Some of the papers to be read before the convention are : "Culture of Com- mercial Plants," by A. C. Smith, Mont- real, Que.; "Plant Breeding," by H. J. Moore, Toronto, Ont.; "What Science Can Do for the Florist," by Prof. J. W. Crow, Guelph, Ont.; "Landscape Gar- dening," by J. McP. Ross, Toronto; "Christmas Plants," by W. C. Hall, Montreal; "Ins ect Pests," by Prof. Arthur Gibson, Dominion entomolo- gist, Ottawa, Ont.; "Managing a Retail Store," by A. M. Terrill, Calgary, Alta., and "Art in Floral Arrangement," by S. A. Frost, Toronto. W. E. Groves, Hamilton, Ont., presi- dent; C. J. Hay, Brockville, Ont., first vice-president ; Fred D. Clarke, Toronto, second vice-president, and H. J. Eddy, 4425 Sherbroke street, Montreal, secre- tary, are the officers of the association. Chicago to Washingfton. The Baltimore & Ohio railroad has been chosen for the trip of the Chicago Florists' Club and friends to the an- nual convention of the Society of Amer- ican Florists at Washington, D. C, August 16-18. The party will leave the Grand Central station, Harrison and Wells streets, at 8:40 a. m., standard time (9:40 a. m., Chicago time) Mon- day, August 15, due Washington the following morning at 7 :30 o'clock. A rate of a fare and one-half for the round trip, on identification certificates has been authorized, making the fare $44.96, including war tax. The one way rate is $29.97, including tax. Tickets will be on sale August 12-18; valida- tion August 18-23, and return limit Au- gust 24. Pullman fares including sur- charge and war tax are : Lower berth, $8.91; upper berth $7.13; compartment $25.11, and drawing room $32.40. Other trains for those unable to ac- company the party are given below : BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD. Leave Chicago Due Washington 10:45 a. m. 9:00 a. m. 5:40 p. m. 4:40 p. m. 9:15 p. m. 10:25 p. m. PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD. The Manhattan Limited, leaving Union depot at 10 :30 a. m., due Wash- ington at 9 :2S o'clock the following morning, and Pennsylvania Limited leaving from Union depot at 5 :30 p. m., due Washington 4:50 o'clock the next afternoon. Delegations from the north, south and west are invited to join the party at Chicago. For reservations, etc., address P. C. Benedict, division passenger agent, Bal- timore & Ohio railroad, 112 W. Adams street, Chicago. TTelephone Wabash 3242. IDENTIFICATION CERTIFICATES. Every visitor to get the advantage of the reduced rate must make appli- cation sufiBciently ahead of starting time for a certificate of identification. This certificate must be presented at the ticket office when purchasing tick- ets. Only one certificate is necessary for a family, made out in the name of the member of the Society of Ameri- can Florists. For certificates address John Young, 43 West Eighteenth street, New York city, or Michael Barker, 440 South Dearborn street, Chicago. Make application for certifioates well in advance of starting time. National Association of Gardeners. A conference of the members of the association located in Nassau County, N. Y., will be held on Thursday after- noon, July 28, at three o'clock, at the Nassau County Club House, located at Glen Cove, L. I., for the ptirpose of considering the organization of a local branch of the association in Nassau County. The purpose of this branch is to pro- tect the interests and general welfare of the members of the gardening profes- sion against interlopers who profess to be gardeners, and also the so-called experts, who offer their services in an advisory capacity, while possessing but little more than rudimental knowl- edge on what they propose to advise. This protection will be as beneficial to estate owners, many of whom, lo- cated in Nassau county, are members of the association, as it will be to the professional gardeners. It is the aim of the promoters of this conference to give wide publicity to the activities of the local branch 'so that the estate owners may be kept informed of its doings and their co-operation secured towards elevating the standard of the profession. ANNUAL CONVENTION, OCTOBER 11-14 The committee in charge of arrange- ments for the annual convention of the association, to be held in New York, October 11-14, has held several meetings to perfect its plans. While entertainment for the visiting mem- bers is not to be overlooked, there will be much business to be disposed of, with particular attention to the future of professional gardeners in America. Visiting members will be entertained on the estate of John D. Rockefeller, Pocantico Hills, and at Greystone, the estate of Samuel Untermeyer, Yonkers, N. Y. The Park Avenue hotel has been se- lected as the headquarters and meet- ing place for the convention. St. Louis to Washingfton. The Pennsylvania Railroad has been chosen for the trip of the St. Louis, Mo., Florists' Club and friends to the annual convention of the Society of American Florists at Washington, D. C, August 16-18. The party will leave the Union station at 12 :02 noon, Sun- day, August 14, due Washington the following afternoon at 1 :20 o'clock. A rate of a fare and one-half on identification certificates has been au- thorized for the round trip, and on this basis the fare to Washington and re- turn will be $52.51, including war tax. The one way rate is $39.14, including tax. Tickets will be on sale August 12-18; validation, August 18-23, and re- turn limit, August 24. Pullman fares, including surcharge and war tax are : Lower berth, $9.72; upper berth, $7.78; compartment, $27.54, and drawing room, $34.02. For those desiring to visit points further east, reduced rates have been authorized. For reservations and further particu- lars address, A. H. Hummert, Chair- man, transportation committee, St. Louis Florists' Club, 411 Washington avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 1921. The American Florist. 53 Club Meetings Next Week. [Secretaries of clubs and societies are re- quested to send notice of change in date, time and place of meeting.] Baffalo, N. T., Jnly 26, 8:30 p. m. — Buffalo Florists' Club at General Electric building:. Wm. LegB. secretary, 889 W. Delavan ave- nue, Buffalo. Columbns, O., Jnly 25, 8 p. m. — Columbus Florists' Association at the Neil house. B. A. Munk, secretary, 19 S. High street, Colum- bus, Newport, B. I., Jnly 28, 8 p. m. — Newport Horticultural Society at Music hall, Thames street. Fred P. Weber, secretary, Nelville, R. I. Seattle, Wash., July 24, 8 p, m. — Florists' and Gardeners' Union, No. 16,667, at I. O. C. T. hall. 33. Popp, secretary. Fort Steila- coom. Wash. Wilmington, Del., Jnly 25, 8 p. m. — Wil- mington Florists^ Club, at member's place of business. Roy G. Brinton, secretary, 800 W. Ninth street, Wilmington. Wants, For Sale,Etc. Small Type, 15 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, S1.75 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted — Grower roses, chrysanthemums, carnations and pot plants; middle age; single. Address Key 570, care American Florist. Situation Wanted — By single man; experienced in pruning trees, spraying, etc. Also can do greenhouse work. Chas. Boone Sannders, Merom, Ind. Situation Wanted — By orchid grower with life-long commercial experience; chiefly cattleya and spray varieties. Address Key 578. care American Florist. Situation W^anted — By reflned young woman with five years' experience in retail florists business; bouquets and designing; capable of handling most reflned trade. Best references as to capabilities and personality. Prefer modern store. Address Key 568, care American Florist. Help Wanted — Florist for city greenhouse. Apply to Superintendent of park. City Hall, Topeka, Kan, For Sale — The best greenhouse propo- sition in the northwest; must sell at once; greenhouse 24x60 feet; established trade; no greenhouse within 100 miles. Write for particulars to A. B. W^ebBter, BemidjI, Minn. For Sale — Well established market garden and floral business. 29 hot beds, well, windmill and tank, ll-room houise, also barn; four city lots. A snap at {3,600; $1,600 cash. Address JOHN C. KRCEGKR Medford, Box 72. Wis. Catalogues Wanted Pirms issuing: catalogues of seeds, bulbs, plants and supplies will confer a favor by mailing copies to the undersigned. SHINICHI MATSUDRA, Mo. 1, Tsnramaicbo Nakaku Na^oya, Japan. HELP WANTED Expert rose grower able to take complete charge of good sized place. Key 372, care American Florist Help Wanted SALESLADY and DESIGNER Apply MANGEL, Florist 17 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO Grower Wanted! Chance of a life-time for expert rose grower to get in on a big proposition. Don't miss this oppor- tunity — investigate. Key 571, care American Florist. Wanted to Lease One, two or three greenhouses, on Long Island, within ten miles of New York city, for reliable party. Address Key 569, care American Florist. Por Sale Established store in the Chicago loop. Don't answer unless vou have $10,000 spot cash. Key 373, care American Florist. BOILERS and STACKS We have on hand all sizes of used boilers and stacks suitable for greenhouse work. RYAN BROS., 847 South Racine Ave., CHICAGO FOR SALE Two greenhouses, 22x60 each, one house 24x16 and one 18x24, full of plants, complete; 9-room modern resi- dence and garage; 2% acres land, all improved; best of soil, in town of 3,000, four miles to city market of 18,000, and can sell all can raise; reason for selling, have other business; will sell for $5,000; we did $27,000 during May; everything in working order. L. R. ORDWAY, 1 1 Elm St., Canlsteo, N. T. Foreman Wanted Competent man for commercial greenhouse plant in the south. Good wages to the right party. Key 574, care American Florist. NOTIGK STOCKHOLDERS MEETING CHICAGO, July 16, 1921. stockholders of the American Florist Company: You are hereby notified that the annual meeting of the stoclcholders of the American Florist Com- pany wiil be held in the Willard Hotel, Washing- ton, D.C., Wednesday, August 17, 1921, at 3 o'clock p. m., for the purpose of electing directors and officers for the ensuing term and for the trans- action of such other business as may come before the meeting. J. C. VAUGHAN, Pres. M. BARKER. Sec'y. s ^\\iiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii% OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels = Actual size of leaf 2%K5ii inches = M FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on = g gummed paper; your card, etc., in = S black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. = S in red. Prices: Per 500, i4.50; per 1000. S S $6.50. Samples on request. Electro of = ^ leaf, postpaid, $3.00. Cash with order. = Amcpican Florist Co^ i 440 S. Dearborn Street i I CHICAGO I ^*iniiniiiriiitiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinliiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiitiiiniiiiiiiitiiirini[iii[iinniiiiinninriiiriiiriiiiriiiiiiliiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillllllil>^ jiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiimiiiiumuiiiuiiiiiiiuiuiiuniuuuuiiininiJiijjiuiiuiJimiuuiiimi^ I HOME - GROWN STOCK | Greatly Increased Demand f I If you have any to o£Fer, or are likely to have any soon, | advcptise in these columns now. I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. I 440 So. Dearborn Street. .... CHICZIGO | a = 5iiitiiirmimm n iiin[iiiiiiiiTriJiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiniiitiiiiiiiiriiiitiiiifiii[iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitNiiriiiiiiiiMiiriiiniiiiiiiitriiiiiiiiiii.^ 'iiiiiiMinniiiiiinMniiiniiiniiiuiiniiniiiiriiiiMiiiiiiiiiniiiitiHtiiiiiiiHMiiiuiiMiiiriiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniHiiiiiuiiMiniMHMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiinHiniiiiiii 54 The American Florist. July 23, The KENILWORTH Giant Pansy Seed No. 26. No. 12. KENILWORTH GIANT PRIZE. 1 have improved this strain by selecting and saving seed from the best shaped flowers of the most gorgeous color for many years. It is of the blocked Masterpiece type. Tlie plants distinguish themselves by their robust growth and healthy -looking foliajte; they are deep rooted and stand the hot, dry vpeatber better than most other varieties. The large flowers on long, tliick stems are carried weE above the foliage in the most graceful manner, are of enormous size and of good substance. The petals are exceedingly broad and cover each other in such a manner as to make the flowers appear almost double. Tlie border of -each petal being, conspicuously undulated and curled, the gorgeous and varied colored blossoms of velvety texture, perfect form and giant size, frequently measuring 3^ in. in diameter; the ground color such as yellow, white, deep orange, maliogany brown, bronze blue, and enless variations. Most petals are beautifully marked with a large blotch, a few are selt'-colored. They are specially fine for planting under elass or outside for cut flowers at all seasons. 500 seeds, 30e. ; 1000 seeds, 50c.; y& oz.. $1.10; % oz.. ?2.50; ^i oz.. $5.00; oz., $10.00; 4 02a.. $35.00. 10. KENILWORTH GIANT EXHIBITION Is the very finest complete mixture ever sent out. Seed carefully saved only from marked plants of the best varieties, with the largest and best shaped flowers and 'richest coloring. It Is ; impossible to", convey an adequate idea of the delightful variations in color aaid markings of this unrivaled mixture. 500 seed^ 30c.. 1000 seeds. 50c.; Vs oz.. $1.35;.% oz., $2.50; oz., $10.00; 4 ozs.. $35.00. 19. TRIMARDEAU GIANT PANSY. Improved; it is far superior to the ordinary run of Trimardeau - -^ that is sold. It is a very showy class of vigorous, compact growth. Flowers of enormous size in all the self colors, blocked, striped, margined, etc. It is very doubtful if any other Pansy will eive as good satisfactioii as the improved Trimardeau for all general purposes. 1000 seeds, 30c.; 3000 seeds. 75c.; Vt oz., $1.35; % oz., $2.50; oz.. $5.00; 4 ozs., $18.00. GIANT TRIMARDEAU No. 2. Wliile not equal to the improved, is a good mixture containing all colors and will give good satisfaction where a mixtmre of moderate price is desired. 1000 seeds, 20c.; Vi oz-. SOc; % oz., $1.50; oz.. $3.00; 4 ozs.. $11.00. 20. PRINCESS. {The New Upright Pansy). This strain is entirely distinct from all others. It is absolutely compact, upright growing. The fiowers are mostly blotched and frilled like the Masterpiece of good form and heavy velvets texture, on heavy stems, carried well above the foliage. Attractive by the brilliancy of its* colors. 1000 seeds. 35c.; Vs. oz.. 90c.; Yi oz., $1.65; % oz.. $3.00; oz., $6.00. 22. GIANT KENILWORTH STRAIN. The flowers are of perfect form and substance; many of the immense flowers are 3-in. It is a striking collection, of beautiful colors and markings, rich vrith shades of red, brown, bronze, mahogany, and many others too numerous to mention. Light; medium or dark mixtures. 1000 seeds, 35c.; % oz., 90c.; V4. oz., $1.65; % oz.. $3.00; oz., $6.00; 4 ozs., $21.50. 24. GIANT KENILWORTH SHOW is undoubtedly the largest flowered Pansy in the world; the Immetise flowers are of' circular form. A beautiful collection of colors and markings 1000 r.-^^^------eeedSrrr4&e.r-^^z.---$i-10-; ^ oz., .$2.00:- ^ oz., $3^75; -oz;, -$7.50^ 4 ozs., $27.00. THE EARLY FLOWERING or WINTER BLOOMING GIANT PANSIES In all colors or mixed 1000 seeds. 60c.; % nz.. $1.10; ^ oz.. $2.00; oz.. $7.50. GIANT KENILWORTH CUT FLOWER MIXTURE. Is a diflUnct class by itself, surpassing all other strains as a cut flower for inside or outside grow- ing; the large flowers are carried erect above the foliage on heavy stems, 6 or 7 in. long, in the most graceful manner, and stand the hot, dry weather well. 1000 seeds 40c., % oz. $1.10, % oz. $2.00, % nz. $3.75, oz. $7.50, 4 ozs. $27.00. 28. GIANT MASTERPIECE. A remarkable type, the curled, wavy petals giving the flower a double appearance; large flowers of great substance, on long. strong stems. 1000 seeds 40c, ^ oz. $1.10, »4 oz. $2.00; Vz oz.. $3.75, oz. $7.50, 4 ozs. $27.00. 30. GIANT THREE AND FIVE BLOTCHED PANSIES. A superb mixture. Flowers large and of circular form and of great substance. The display of coloring is unsurpassed. A combination of almost every shade o£ rich, velvety colors: reds are particularly conspicuous, the petals being dis- tinctly marked vaih three or five large, dark blotches. 1000 seeds, 35c. p Ml nz., 90c.: \i oz., $1.65: Vz oz., $3.00; oz., $6.00; 4 ozs., $21.50. 32. GIANT PARISIAN. The flowers are of enormous size and beautifully marked, mostly five dark blotches on white and yellow ground; an unusually showy muvture. 1000 seeds. ."iSc. : % nz.. 90c.: % oz.. $1.65; % oz., $3.00; oz., 56.00; 4 ozs. $21.50. 34. GIANT BRONZE. A fine mixture of all shades of velvety brown bronze. Havana brown, mahogany and copper shades. 1000 seeds 35c, % oz. 90c. 14 oz. $1.65, ^ oz. $3.00. oz. $6.00, 4 ozs. $21.50. 36. TRIUMPH OF GIANT. Remarkably beautiful. The imposing five-spotted flowers on long, vigorous stalks surmount the foliage in the most graceful manner, are of enormous size, perfectly round and of imusual substance. The individual petals are very broad and cover each other In such a man- ner as to make the flowers appear almost double, tlie border of eveny petal being conspicuously curled. The plants are of a robust growth and form compact bushes rif a round shape. 1000 seeds 35c., ^ oz, 90c., H oz. $1.65, % oz. S3.0O, oz. $6.00, 4 ozs. $21.50. 40. GIANT BATH'S EMPRESS. The finest of fancy Enfilish Pansies. Flowers are very large, mostly frilled and blotched and of great substance and the colors are brilliant and varied. 1000 seeds 40c., % oz. $1.10, ^ oz. $2.00, % oz. $3.75, oz. $7.50. 70. ORCHID FLOWERED. Mixed. A dwarf, free bloomer, with a range of delicate colors that do not exist In any other Pansies; a re- markable combination of light rose, shell- pink, blush mauve, fawn, light brown, orange and chamois. 1000 seeds 30c., 4000 seeds $1.00. % oz. $1.30, % oz. $2.50, oz. $5.00, 4 ozs. $18.00. GIANT PANSY SEED In Separate Colors. 1000 seeds SOc, and 4 packets, $1.00. Vi oz. $1.30, % 02. $2.60. oz. $5.00. 38. IWme. Perret. Kfid and wine shades. 42. Adonis. Light blue, dark center. 44. Black. Almost coal black. 48. Lord Beaconsfield. Purple, shaded white. 50. Goliath. Large, curled yellow, blotched. 54. Pres. Carnot. Wliite, five blue blotches. 56. Light Blue Shades. 58. Indiqo Blufi. Deep velvety blue. 60. Hortensia-Red. Light rose. 62. Prince Henry. Dark blue. 6.^. Ruby King. Superb crimson and red. 64. Snow Queen. Beautiful satiny white. 66. Almond Blossom. Delicate rose. 68. Andromeda. Curled Apple blossom. 74. Sunlight. Yellow, with brown blotches. SO. Purple. Large, rich deep color. 82. Giant Peacock. Rich ultramarine blue. 84. Mercury. New. A deep blackish purple. 86. Pres. McKlnley. Yellow, dark blotched. 88. Emp. Franz Joseph. White, blotched blue. 90. Vulcan. Dark red, with five blotches. 92. Victoria. Blood red, violet blotches. , 94. Red. A collection of rich red shades. 98. Psyche. Curled white, with five blotches. 100. Yellow. With dark blotch. 102. Yellow. Large golden vellow. 104. White. With violet blotch. 106. White. Large satiny- white. 108. Emp. William. Ultramarine blue. 110. The preceding 20 colors mixed. Boston, Mass. TRADE FAIELY ACTIVE. ' The market this week opened rather- poor, but gained strength later in the week. Roses and carnations, which caused the glut of a week ago, have shortened up considerably and are now selling at fair summer prices. Most of the carnation growers have thrown out their plants and the few that are icoming to market sell quite readily at two and three cents. Roses are very pcarce, but owing to no great demand tfeey are fairly reasonable in price, but 'the quality at present is very poor, Gladioli are arriving in good shape and I clean up fairly well each day. Good sweet peas are scarce with only a mod- erate demand for them. Some very fine lily of the valley is coming in, with very httle call for it. Orchids are scarce. Gigas are all done for this year and only a limited supply of other cat- tleyas to be had. Asters are increas- ing each day and sell at present at six cents, but will likely get cheaper each day as the offerings increase. The style show, given by the shoe industries at Mechanics' Building, was responsible for a good many flowers being taken out of the market this week, some very fine decorations being seen there. CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JEKSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemnm Novelties My Speclaltlr. The Florists' Association of Boston held a very successful outing at Nan- tasket beach, July 12. They had a fine dinner and cabaret show with about 75 members present, E. P. S. '^^^- The American Florist. 55, Car Shortage Wise buyers, knowing the great difficulties of express and freight transportation this fall, are placing their orders for prompt ship- ment now. The railroads claim it will be impossible to supply sufficient cars when the regular movement of fall stocks starts. The Washington CONVENTION NUMBER of THE AMERICAN riORIST Will Be Issued AIG. II ML a. Growers, Manufacturers and Dealers will find in our ^ 37tli Annual Convention Number an exceptional medium to secure a large share of this business by liberal advertising in what has been for 37 years the representative paper of the florists, seedsmen and nurserymen of the United States and Canada. No Change in Prices Single Column Inch, $1.75; Page of 30 inches, $52-50. American Florist Company 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago PBT" Please send your copy for this issue as early as possible. 56 The American Florist. July 23, Dreer's Reliable Florists' Flower Seeds We call special attention of Florists to the follow- ing Select Strains of Seasonable Flower Seeds: CINERARIA DREER'S PRIZE We have an extra fine strain of these flowers of largest size, in a well balanced range of colors. Di*eer*s Prize Dwarf, of dwarf, compact habit. Dreer's Prize Tall, of taller growth than the above. 81.10 per trade packet of about 1000 seeds. Dreer's Superb Giant Cyclamen The seed which we offer this season is American grown, produced by a grower who has made a special study of Cyclamen and who has worked up a strain better than anything procurable in Europe. We offer the following colors: PerlOOseeds 1000 seeds Pure White »i.50 White with Carmine Eye 1.50 Blood Red or Christmas Cheer l.SO Rich Rose with Deeper Eye 150 Daybreak. Soft shell pink, with deep rose eye 1.50 Simon (Wonder of Wandsbek}, Brilliantsalmon, extra line. 1.50 Choicest Mixed, all colors 1.85 913.00 13.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 10.00 DREER'S PERFECT PANSIES We offer the following mixtures with the full assurance that nothing better can be had at the prices quoted: Trade pkt. Dreer's Royal Exhibition. Ourfinest^straih. 10.50 Dreer's Premium Mixture. A^reallyi grand mixture .50 Oz. $8.00 4.00 Trade Pkt. Oz. Masterpiece. A wonderful range of rich colors S0.50 $500 Giant Trimardeau. Good colors .40 5.00 For Complete List of Seasonable Flower Seeds, including Snapdragons, Asparagus, Double Daisy, Forget-me-not, Primroses, Forcing Sweet Peas, Hardy Perennials, Etc., See Our Special Mid-Summer Catalogue. Copies Free on request. HENRY A. DREER, 714-716 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing l,sKr»>K^;;i««4«9«$S«9f««i:$$9$$$$S«««S«S«$«$$S««$SS9$^^ Montgomery's Priscilla Ttiat's the name of the new pink rose! The name will be Priscilla probably after the public has had it a while, but we have had to add the prefix to cover the rules of nomenclature. In order to get someone who knows more about roses than we do to give an unbiased, honest opinion on the merits of this rose, we have placed 12 plants of it with each of the following growers: E. O. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. Dailledonze Bros.. Brooklyn, N. T. Albert F. AmllnK Co., Maywood, HL Dncltham-Pierson Co.. Madison, N. J. Rowayton Greenltouses, Rowayton, Conn* miller Floral Co., Farmington, Utah A. S. Burns. Jr., Spring Valley, N. Wendland & Keimel Co., EUmliarst, m. Robt. Simpson, Clifton, N, J.Joy Floral Co.. Nashville. Tenn. Roberts Rose Co., Denver, Colo. Geo. C. Weiland, Fvanston, HI. Laikeview Rose Gardens, Jamestown. N. Y. Exeter Rose Conservatories. Exeter, ST. H. Chas. H. Totty Co., Madison, N. J. Noe-Rnzioka Co.. Madison, X. J. Wm. H. Elliott Co., Madbnry. N. H. Anthony Ruzicka, Madison, N. J. W. J. Pitcher, Kirkwood. Mo. _.. Wellworth Farm Greenhouses, Jos. Hea«ock Co., Roelots, Pa. Bassett & Washbnm. Doivners Grove, 111. Ferrari Bros.. Hinsdale, 111. Foehlmann Bros. Co.. San Francisco, Calif. H. O. May, Summit. N. J. _ _ Morton Grove, HI. Peirce Bros.. Waltham. Mass. Bndlong: Rose Co., Auburn, R. I. Premier Rose Gardens, Robert Pye, Nyack. N. T. Batavia Greenliouse Co., Doemling-Sclummel Co., Maywood, m. John Coombs, Hartford, Conn. Batavia, 111. Mt. Clemens, Mich. AVeiss & Meyer Co., Maywood, ni. Ask them about it, if you will, at any time. They have our permission to tell the truth. We are going to let this rose sell itself! We shall be simply order takers. a. N. PIERSON, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. F. R. Pierson. Tarrytown, N. T. I ^ B. Coddingtoit, Murray Hill, N. J. Jos. H. Kill Co., Richmond, Ind. Stephen Mortensen, Southampton, Fa* Briar Cliflf Gardens, Scarborougli, N. Y. John H. Dunlop & Son. Richmond Hill, Ont.. Can. J. J. Fallon Co., Lynchburg:, Va. Gullett & Sons, liincoln. HI. Rolf Zetlitz Co., Ijima, O. Van Aken Bros. & Sons, Coldwater, Mich. Mention the American Florist when writing ^iiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiMiiniiitiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ I Robert Craig Co. I I HIGH CLASS PALMS | I and Novelties in Decorative Plants | I NORWOOD, Delaware County, PA. I aiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiA We must have room and offer for one week, 2,600 2'/i-in. Cyclamen, at $10.00 per 100: $90.00 per 1000 3,000 3-in. Cyclamen, at $20 and $25 per 100. 1,000 4-in. Cyclamen, at $40.00 per 1«0. Ask for our prices of Faster Greeting: Pelargoniums and Ferns GEO. A. KUHL, ^'•JK?Lr" Alonzo J. Bryan WHOLESALE FLORIST Abundance of Stock Always on hand. Correspondence solicited. WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEV 1921. The American Florist. 57 FRENCH PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS Prices Ready Early Shipments Afloat . Dutch Bulb PRICES Ready French Bulb Crop we believe a short one California Freesias Are Ready PURITY 1000 7-16 inch $ 7.50 1-2 to 5-8 inch 12.50 FISCHERII The Best White Freesia Per 100 $ 6.00 Per 1000 50.00 COLORED 1000 Gen. Pershing, pink. $30.00 Viola, violet 30.0 Mixed 30.0 O VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO NEW YORK 58 The American Florist. Juty 33, ^^^ SSS»6 S SSS9SS9S9SS9999SS9S996SS9S6S999SiSSSSSS9S99SSSSSS9SS9S69SS»S$iS9S6S9S99S9SS9$S9Si!S^^ Russell - Columbia The Best Summer Roses For Shipping i: Our Roses Have a National Reputation for Quality You always get fresh flowers and a more even run of stock. BUSSELt Per 100 Fancy Long: $16.00 Medium 8.00 to 12.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 COIiUMBIA Fancy Long Medium 8.00 to Short 4.00 to FBEMIEB Fancy Long $16.00 Medium 8.00 to Short 4.00 to $16.00 12.00 6.00 12.00 6.00 CURRENT PRICE LIST Subject to Market ChanKes HOOSIER BEAUTY Lone Per 100 $12.00 8.00 4.00 Medium 6.00 to Short 3.00 to OPHEUA Long Medium 6.00 to Short 3.00 to SUNBURST Long Medium 8.00 to Short ; 3.00 to WHITE KLLLABNEY Long $ 8.00 to $10.00 Medium 6.00 ?hort 3.00 to 4.00 $10.00 8.00 4.00 $12.00 10.00 6.00 ASSORTED ROSES SPECIAL OFFERING Good fresh Roses, our selection, In lots of 200 or more, as follows: Per lot Good medium lengths 16.00 Good short lengths 4,00 Good, very short lengths 2,60 New Fancy Ferns, per 1.000 $2.50 Adiantum, per 100 1.60 to 2.00 Sprengeri, per 100 3.00 Galax, green, per 1.000 2.00 Galax, bronze, per 1.000 2.00 Asparagus Sprays, per bunch. 36 to .iO 1; Of miscellaneous flowers now coming into market, we will procure for our customers the best at lowest market prices. 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 LONG DISTANCE PHONES: CENTRAL 1457 GreentaonBeg; Hinsdale, HI., and Gregs Station, 111. Notice: — ^We close at 5 o'clock vreeb days. OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash Ave.. CHICAfiO, ILL Closed all day Sundays «»^*<^i<<*<^«*<>'«<<<*<^«*<^i*<«^M^^:fc«g«i<^^ <0 Mention the American Florist when writing Chlcasro. ASTEajS AND GLADIOLI MOKE PLENTIFUL. Business is improving at thia writ- ing but the sales the past week were nothing to speak of, especially as far as the city was concerned, owing to the hot weather. The out-of-town demand is holding up remarkably well com- pared to the city demand, and while stock is not as good as it might be the customers appreciate what the whole- sale houses are up against and are making the best of the conditions. The local retail florists as a whole report that the total sales last week were the smallest experienced for any week in July for many years. One loop store took in $6 in cash July 14. while his neighbor reports that he did not make a sale all that day. A leading north side store took in $11 and others did not even do that well. The demand is much better this week but the total sales so far this month are consider- ably below those of the same period of 1920. Asters are more plentiful this week, and while some good stock is obtainable at a few of the stores the majority of it is showing the effects of the weather. Gladioli are in good sup- ply and are moving nicely at fair prices. Some choice stock is being received from Michigan and a few of the nearby growers are cutting good stock considering what they have been up against. Roses are in heavy sup- ply and are being sold in large lots at low prices, but the market appears to be tightening on some varieties. A few carnations are seen and the same holds true for sweet peas, but they do not cut any figure in the market. Orchids are in fair supply and there is plenty of lily of the valley to go around. Lilies are to be had in limited suRj>ly and the same applies to pond "A Man's Legs," ABRAHAM LINCOLN said, "should be long enough to reach the ground." And that is about as exact a measure of length as you get when you buy roses as "select" and "good." If they come too short, you disappoint your customer; if too long, you pay for something you don't want. Our market report enables you to order exactly the stem-lengths you want. And what you order you get — that's KEN- NICOTT service every time. KENNICOTT BROS. CO. 174 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago •«^: 1921. The American Florist. 59 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., Long Distance Phones Central 601 and 2846 CHICAGO LARGE SUPPLY OF ROSES Russell, Columbia, Premier, Sunburst, Ophelia, Etc. Buy Direct From the Grower '£iiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiniinlllltliiiiiiiiiiniiliiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiniiiiMiiiiiininilinillilliltiii (_/ (J XvlCCi^ X IT rvJ.C' ill xjIO J. null mil iiiiiii i ii i ii iiiiim iiiiiiiiiii'^ = MRS. CHAS. RIJSSBIiTj Per 100 Specials $20.00 Select $15.00 to 18.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 6.00 to 8.00 COIiTJMBIA Specials $ 20.00 Select $15.00 to 18.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 5.00 to 8.00 PREMIER Specials $20.00 Select $15.00 to 18.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 5.00 to 8.00 SUNBURST, OPHELIA Per 100 Specials $15.00 Select 12.00 Medium $ 8.00 to 10.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 } Specials. . Select Medium. . Short ROSES, OUR SELECTION. Per 100 $16.00 12.00 8.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 6.00 $6.00 CARNATIONS Good and Fancy $ 3.00 to $ 4.00 Adiantnin Asparagms. per bunch SOc to 75c Ferns, per 1,000 $4.00 Galax, bronze and green; 1,000.... 2.00 Lencothoe Sprays 2.00 1.00 EXTRA SPECIAL STOCK BILLED ACCORDINGLY ruiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliuiiiiiiitiiitiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiMiiMiMiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiM ASTERS-GLADIOLI Roses, Lilies, and a complete line of all other miscellaneous indoor and outdoor season- able stock. Order what you need from us. JOSEPH rOERSTER CO. WHOLSESAIiE FIX>RI8TS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. lilies. Feverfew, cornflowers, daisies, larkspur, centaurea, scabiosa, zinnias and a large supply of other miscel- laneous indoor and outdoor stock is included in the daily shipments, besides Golden Glow chrysanthemums, straw- flowers and statice. Gypsophila is ar- riving in quantity, including heavy shipments from Colorado. Greens 'are in large supply and oak sprays are playing an important part in store decorations. NOTES. The J. A. Budlong Co.'s total sales so far this year are equal to those of the first eight months of 1920. This firm's shipping business is holding up remarkably well and no complaint whatever is heard at this establish- ment. Asters and gladioli are plenti- ful here and of good quality, especially the latter, which are unsurpassed in this market. A. L. Vaughan returned last week from a business trip to Michigan, where he inspected the aster fields of some of A. L. Vaughan & Co.'s grow- ers. He reports that the hot weather has affected the crops there as much, if not more, than they have in this vicinity. He called on his customers while he was in Grand Rapids. fiolden Yellow Sweet Peas McClenahan's Yellow Flower B;c Send for sufficient to maVe one quart- Price, Sl.OO, prepaid. MCCLENAHAN'S GKEENHOUSES 40111 ard Phillips Sts., Oklaboma City, Okla. Mention the American Florist when writing J. F. Kidwell and wife will leave next week on an extended trip through the west, including a visit to Califor- nia. Their ticket is good for 120 days. 60 The America n Fl grist. July 23, PAUL R. KLINGSPORN, Manager. 19LESALE-GD'?WEDS s/^CdJT FL?WEDS'a-^ PLANTS 182 North Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone, Central 282 CHICAGO Get Your Gladioli Here! Large supply of all the leading commercial varieties. Complete line of all other stock. WIETOR BROS • Wholesale Growers of Quality Cut Flowers 30 East Randolph Street, L.D. Phone: Randolph 2u81 CHICAGO Wietor Bros, are all through plant- ing and have their next season's coal supply on the grounds. They burn Pocahontas, and a car that used to cost them $167.25 before the war now amounts to about $408 delivered to their team track. N. J. Wietor says the stock in the greenhouses is in splen- did shape, particularly the chrysanthe- ' mums and pompons, which are doing exceptionally well. They are cutting a good supply of young Columbia roses. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is having a good call for asters, which it is cut- ting in quantity. Mrs. Chas. Russell . roses are in large supply at the store, but are in good demand and clean up nicely right along. Miss Clara Burkart ■ and Dorothy Schwartz of the supply department, are spending their vaca- tion at Burlington, Wis. Miss Marie Grothe is visiting Yellowstone Park : and Roy Lindquist is back from an en- joyable trip to Iowa. The annual meeting of the stock- holders of the Chicago Flower Growers' Association was held' at the store, Thursday, July 14, when the follow- ing officers Avere elected : George Weiland. president; Fred Schramm, vice-president; Chas. McCauley, Treas- urer, and Rudolph Ellsworth, secretary. The directors are Joseph Schoos, Fred Stielow, Frank Schramm and Fred Schramm. Zech & Mann are handling a good supply of asters, corriflowers and fever- few, in addition to a full line -of all other seasonable stock. Frank Jarel is on his vacation this week, most of .which will be spent with the fairies at the bathing beaches. Max Awizzus is back on the job. Bassett & Washburn report business as good with the out-of-town demand holding up remarkably well. Mr. Wash- Sphagnum Moss (Burlap Bales) Select quality, large size bale. ...$1.50 5 bale lots or more, at 1.40 10 bale lots or more, at 1.30 rlorists roil" brand (5-in., 6-in. or 7-in. wide.) 10 lbs and over, at $0.16 60 lbs. and over, at 15 100 lbs. and over, at 14 Complete list of many other items free. One Floral Art Album given free with any order of $25.00 or more. Geo. H. Angermueller Co. Wholesale Florists 1324 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Hi'^^^b |B|EiSTll'lNj:TH^^!lWpR,t!p'| jdHN'lC.MErER|THI?EAD!CO Meyer's Silkaline, or Smilax Threads He sure the uame Meyer is on the end of each' spool, as we find there are a lot of fake brands, being put on the market to imitate our green, florists' thread. Wni^h up our threads and then weigh up the other parties' that you ar^ buying from and you will notice that our threads run full two ounces of thread to the spool. burn and wife, who are visiting in Cal- ifornia, write that B. B. Washburn, who has been on the sick list, is improv- ing, which his many friends here are pleased to learn. Kennicott Bros. Co. is moving large quantities of asters and is having a good call for American Beauty roses. Ed. Wojtkiewicz is back on the job here after enjoying a few weeks' vaca- tion in Wisconsin. The Joseph Foerster Co. is strong on choice gladioli this week, which are in good demand. This firm is pleased with its sales for June, which show an in- crease over the same period of 1920. Dan Murphy, 2226 North California avenue, and wife left this week for C(jlorado Springs to spend a few months. He has closed his store for the summer. Louis Korson, who has charge of Johnson & Chronis' floral department at the Fair, is away on his vacation. John Bruckner, 248 West Fifty-ninth street, is vacationing at Momence. 1921. The American Florist. 61 ^'i8«$SgWgSi»»»t Of this firm, have just left on "a motor tour to the States. Erie, and Pittsburgh, Pa.,. and Atlantic City, pi. J., will be visited. ' An account of the .coming convention of the Canadian Gardeners' and Flor- ists' Association to be Jield in Peter- boro, August 8-10, will be found else- where in this issue. Thos. Emery, formerly witli the Alhambra Florist, is now with H. G. Dillemuth. Mr. Dillemuth is away for his usual fishing trip at the South Magnetawan. Geo. M. Geraghty, of Jno. H. Dun- lop's, has taken a party for a monti's sojourn to his cottage in Georgian b^. S. A. McFadden of W. Tidys' is away with his family at their summer resi- L^ence on the Trent river. Miss Mills of H. G. Dillemuth's store is at Rochester, N. Y., and Ontario beach. Mrs. S. A. Frost and family are vis- iting their country home. J, A. Lewis has closed his store for the summer months. H. G. D, Toledo, 0. , „, . BUSINESS $Tim, JAIE. tip to this writing, the demand for flowers during July has certainly been surprisingly active, bein«- aided con- siderably by the cool weather of the past week and by the heavy demand for funeral work of which there has been considerable. A heavy wind and rain storm Thursday night did consid- erable damage to outdoor stock, but not enough to curtail the supply be- yond the demand. Gladioli are the lead- ing crop here rig'ht now and they are not only plentiful but the quality is excellent. They are being used exten- sively in funeral work and as yet bring fair prices. Larkspurs daisies, corn- flowers, feverfew, gaillardia and a good supply of other indoor and outdoor stock is obtainable here. Many flor- ists are on their vacations at this time and those who have .greenhouses are using this season to good advantage by rnaking necessary repairs and alter- ations. NOTES. The Grand Circuit races occupied the attention of Tom Magee this week. Tom is a great follower of the thor- oughbreds and when the races are on, forgets all about his prosperous busi- ness at the Scottwood greenhouse. He reports July trade as satisfactory. A two weeks' vacation is being en- joyed by Jake Helmer of the Helmer Flower Shop, at his home at Point place on Maumee bay. His home is an all year summer resort and he doesn't find it necessary to seek cooling breezes at distant points. Josephine Barrow, daughter of John Barrow, the Detroit avenue florist, is making rapid strides in her new shop on Dorr street. This is an excellent location for a store and she reports a good demand for funeral work. P. A. Piotrowski finds business sea- sonably dull at his shop on Nebraska avenue. Though many of his patrons are out of work, his business, particu- larly in weddings, has been quite ac- tive. Place Your Order Now FOR - Dried Cat Tails, Lotus Buds, Dried Cat Tail Hay, Scorpion Grasses, Dock Seed Stems, Pocket Weed, Lotus Pods, Mullen Stocks, Lotus Leaves, Teasels. Or Any O'her Becorative Material Wanted from the Wild. Write for prices. Meet us at our booth at Washington. Botanical Nursery Co. WILD FLOWEKS 1103 Court St., LA.PGEi?, MICH. Mention the American Florist when writing B. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America ... EVERYTHING 1HE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 11Z7 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing SAM SELIGMAN FLORISTS' SPECIALTIES 1 16 W. 28th St., New York IMPORTER— MANUFACTURER Artificial Flowers tor Summer Sales. Mention the American Florist when writing Growers here are not taking any chances on a coal shortage next winter, and most of them are getting in a sup- ply at this time to be prepared for the good trade they expect in the fall. Metz & Bateman have been enjoying a good business and always seem to have something to do, which is a healthy sign. Earl Metz is ah expert designer and a rapid worker. Harry Turvey, West Toledo, has been doing nicely and states that he is gratified the way business is keeping up this summer. A. C. K. 1921. The American Florist. 65 John Kruchten Co # 30 East Randolph Street, ( Not Incorporated ) WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ill. E. CAJOLING CO. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER BOUSE m CHICAGO 1S9-75 N. Wabash Ave., GHIGA60 li. D. Phone* CENTRAL 1977 and 1978 A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. aiiimuiiiiiinmiliiiiiiliiiiililiiliiiiiiiiniiiiiiira iRaedlein Basket Co.| I 713 Milwaukee ATenne i I CHICAGO, - - ILLINOIS | I Write for Catalos and Prices. | siiiiiiniiiiiiimiiiitiiiiiimiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiUniiiiiHiir Weii^nd- TELEPHONE CEhTTKAL f LOWER GROWERS Ts 154 N.WABASHAVE. fJl'-'^fo.' Buffalo, N. Y. SUPiatlOB GRADE GLADIOLI AEEIVING. After a successful and strenuous trade ending- about July 7, with wed- ding and school commencement orders keeping up until the end, business has settled down into its usual summer dullness. Roses, carnations and sweet peas are of very poor quality. Out- door gladioli are arriving in many pretty varieties. Continued heat and no rain has made other stock very poor. NOTES. To vary the monotony about the store, S. A. Anderson gave one of his windows to show a iine lot of Russian spitz poppies, which proved a great at- traction. There is a request made very often to use one of his windows, but unless the display is unusual, the per- mit is not granted. W. H. Grever, the Allen street florist, has purchased property on Delaware avenue, near Virginia street, which when many alterations are completed, will give him a very pretty store. The photographers' convention this week has given the trade some busi- Wire Hanging Basiiefs The well made kind. Painted, bound wiih galvanized wire 6 at dozen rate. SO at huudred rate. 10 inch 52.25 per doz.; $16.00 per 100 I3-inoh 2.5B l-er doz. ; 20.0U pet 100 14-inoh S3 2i per doz.; $2o.00'per 100 16-moli 4.25 per doz . ; 35 00 per 100 C>f»VtfK CUITIi'T liiirtGC Long Green Sheets for Banging Baskets ijI\J!iJ!>>>NfNr>K,NfNfN»^(^rsFNr^fNrNf>5rNF»yVy9yy55^5^5^55^5^5^^^ ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 ness in palms, Boston ferns and ver- anda boxes, which are arranged in the booths for effect. Vacations are now in order among the florists, one or more being away from each store at the present time. The outing of the Florists' Club July 20 was an enjoyable event for those present. Blson. FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Ordei American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago A. L Randall Co., MlMni~ Wabasb Atc, and Lake Sl SMHEi ^SS@ CHICAGO, HL. ^SMktUSi Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Qeorge Reinberg WHOLESALE FLORISTS Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Columbia, Russell, Milady, White Killarney and Kil- larney Brilliant Roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try ua. 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO 66 The American Florist. July 23, ■ miill iijiiuiiliiiiiiuiii m iiii i — U I The principal items during | the summer are I GLADIOLUS I —AND- I ASTERS I Easter Lilies! Of them we have | an ample supply. I We make a specialty of having | good flowers all through the sum- | mer, and if there is anything you | need in the line of Cut Flowers, | you are absolutely safe in de- | pending ON US to supply you. | Your Orders WiU Always Have Our | Immediate Careful Attention. | The Leo Niessen Co. I 1201 Race Street | PHILADELPHIA, - PA. I Branches: Baltimore, Wasbington. | CHOICE ROSES, All Grades. CARNATIONS, EASTER LILIES and All Seasonable Flowers. This is tho exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots. 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. ^iniiiiiii«iHiiiimiii"iii"i""iiii"'"»""""'""""""""'""*''"™*"<™nii^ Mention the American FJorist ivhen tcritinr/ Philadelphia. SCARCITY OF QUALITY STOCK. There is the usual midsummer dull- ness together with a scarcity of qual- ity stock, particularly in roses, which have been almost knocked out by the great summer heat of the past two weeks. The buds lack substance and color and hardly hold from one day to another. Mrs. Chas. Russell, Columbia, Double White Killarney and Kaiserin when available are the leaders. Gladi- oli are now the quantity flower with some growers, who have the large flow- ered varieties, sending in very good stock. All that grade high bring top prices, the storekeepers being tempted on account of their beauty to carry a larger selection and in this way their sale is increased. Asters are getting better and increasing in quantity. The late heavy rains have done them a world of good and they will be an important factor for the next six weeks. Ix)belia, a Jersey wild flower, is pop- ular, its white, clematis-like, feathery appearance making it useful in design work. OKDEE EAKLY-. A wholesaler, in speaking of out-of- town business, said that so many re- tailers failed to realize the importance of getting their orders in early. Good stock at this season is very often scarce and the difference of an hour or two, particularly when certain trains had to be made, was most important. Vari- ous stocks arrive early in the moi-ning and are generally well worked up by noon so that late orders do not fare as well as those given early. It is best when the order is important to use the telephone; it costs more but the serv- ice is then immediate and the market situation at once made known. VlioMe Hover Mm'KcU Boston, July 20. Per 100 Roses, American Beauty ... 4.000 60.00 Russell 3.00® 12.00 Dunlop 3.00® 12.00 Pilgrim 3.00® 12.00 Crusader 4.00® 16.00 White Killarney 4.00® 12.00 Ward 3.00® 12.00 Maryland 2.00® 6.00 Hoosier Beauty 3.00® 12.00 Columbia 3.00® 12.00 Hadley 4.00® 16.00 Ophelia 3.00® 12.00 Premier 3.00® 12.00 Adiantum l.BO® 3.00 .'Vsparagus bchs., per bch . . .50® 1.00 Asparagus Strings, doz. . . 12.00 B. Button.s 1.00® 2.00 Carnations 2.00® 3.00 Carnation, Laddie 4.00® 6.00 Cattlevas, per doz 12.00® 18.00 Delphinium 1.50® 2.00 Lily of the Valley 10.00 Longiflorum Lilies 25.00® 30.00 .Smilax. per doz 6.00 Sweet Peas 2.00® 3.00 Gladioli 1.00® 2.00 Swansonia, per bch 50® .75 Sweet Sultan 4.00 Gypsophila, bch 50® .76 Bouvardia, bch 1.50® 2.00 Corpeopsis 1.00® 2.00 Buffalo, July 20. Per 100 Roses, American Beauty — Special 30.00® 40.00 Fancy 26.00® 40.00 Extra 16.00® 20.00 1st 3.00® 10.00 2nd 3.00® 10. OO White Killarney ... 3.00® 10.00 Dbl. Wht. Killarney 3.00® 10.00 Richmond 3.00® 10.00 Maryland 3.00® 10.00 Sunburst 3.00® 10.00 Columbia 3.00® 20.00 Ophelia 6.00® 16.00 Russell 6.00® 16.00 Premier 6.00® 20.00 Cecile Brunner 2.00® 3.00 Calendulas 2,00 @ 3.00 Calla Lilies 8.00® 20.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 E.aster Lilies 12.00® 20.00 Mignonette ■. 2.00® 3.00 Rubrum Lilies 6.00® 8.00 Snapdragons 2.00® 4.00 Sweet Peas 40® 1.00 Gladioli 4.00® 6.00 CIBOTIUMS. John Habermehl finds this beautiful lace-like fern to be of great decorative value. A number of plants have been grown into large sizes, these same specimens having been down and al- most out after a winter's campaign, but which have recuperated during a summer in the greenhouse, blooming stronger and more beautiful than ever. Some of these plants have a spread of from eight to 10 feet, the light green lace-like fronds in their beautiful curves have a fountainlike appearance that give life to and relieve the monotony of other foliage. They are frequently used to give a canopy effect; mounted on slender, mossed standards they have the appearance of tree ferns and give a wonderful effect on either side of the main aisle in a church wedding decora- tion or on a ballroom floor. Mr. Haber- mehl's stores have had a most pros- perous season, the combined forces of their shops at the Bellevue Stratford, Ritz Carlton and their store and gi'een- houses at 22nd and Diamond streets turning out an enormous quantity of work. Mr. Habermehl spends the sum- mer week-ends with his family in At- lantic City, N. J. BOSTON TYPE FERNS. The large growers in this district are bringing on a wonderfully fine lot of Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Berger Bros. The Choice of the Market in EASTER LILIES, ROSES and All Popular flowers. Exceptional Service. 1609 Sanson St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Cincinnati, July 20. Per 100 Roses, Premier 4.00® 16.00 Russell 4.00 @ 16.00 Columbia 4.00® 16.00 Butterfly 4.00® 16.00 "White Killarney ... 4.00® 16.00 Pink Killarney 4.00® 16.00 Sunburst 4.00® 16.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward .. 4.00® 16.00 Ophelia 4.00® 16.00 Baby Doll 3.00® 4.00 Carnations 2.00® 4.00 Carnation Laddie 6.00® 8.00 Easter Lilies 16.00® 20.00 Ferns, per 1,000 4.00 Forget-Me-Sot, bunch .... .26 Gala-x, per 1,000 1.60 Plumosus (south) per bch. . .25 Smilax, per string 16® .26 Snapdragons 6.00® 8.00 Gladioli 10.00® 12.60 Cornflowers 3-50 Pond Lilies 4.00 G'aillardias 1.00® 1.60 Valley 8.00 Rubrum 8.00® 16.00 Shasta Daisies 1.00 Gladioli 3.00® 10.00 ferns for this fall's sales. The prin- cipal varieties are Teddy, Jr., Scotti, McCawii, Boston and Norwood. The quality of this stock is superb, much of it being grown on pedestals or sus- pended from the rafters. There is nothing so decorative for the house considering their low price, as these various varieties of ferns. The quan- tity that is now handled as compared with only a few years ago is tremen- dous, and shows there is a market for all well-grown plants produced in quan- tity and that can be sold at a popular price. NOTES. Hugo Kind, the dahlia specialist of Hammontown, N. J., was in town this week, and reports his fields as look- ing very well. The plants have made a splendid growth and there is every prospect of a fine crop of flowers. The dahlia, Mr. Kind says, is rapidly im- proving in quality, wonderful new vari- eties being introduced each season; scarcely any kinds popular 10 years ago are now grown for cut flowers and it keeps one busy keeping his stock up to date. Mr. Kind is also interested in gladioli, growing over 500,000 for cut flowers. £921. The American Florist. 67 nOLTON i HUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Cho|ceJCi0JFiowers and Greens CUT FLOWERS PLANTS. BULBS FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE, - WIS. Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OF MERIT Staple Baskets and Seasonable Noveltiea in Quantity JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. lSOQ-1311 N. 2nd St., PbUa., Pa. Pittsburgh Gut Flower Go. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Growers of Quality Flowers 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. The Philadelphia Cut Flower Co. is handling' exceptionally fine gladioli. These are allowed to open several flow- ers to a stalk, are packed carefully 50 spikes to a box, which are expressed three to a crate. All are large flow- ered varieties, which combination pro- duces a stock that brings top market prices and proves. Manager Aeugle says, that quality counts first, last, and all the time. The Florex Gardens, who for the most part ship directly to retailers, report a nwst prosperous season, their only difficulty being' to get stock enough. Their Premier, Columbia and Butterfly roses have done exceptionally well. The stock in the two ne-w 60x700 feet houses has been the admiration of all who have seen it. The S. S. Pennock Co. ball team is ■continuing on its victorious way, de- feating the team of The Robert Craig Co. on Wednesday last by the score 'Of 10 to two. Manager Swan says they now want to meet a picked team of the trade, something' real hard to try them out. How about the Mole street Tigers? It is now seed inspection time. George D. Clarke, of the Henry A. Dreer Co., left last week for a tour of the country to inspect their various seed crops, his journey taking him to the Pacific coast. F. C. Gloeckner, of the Henry F. Michell Co.. is also on the Pacific coast studying the situation. Edward Reid takes the summer trade philosophically, always something doing in the early morning, and he adds, what is most important, something to do it ■with. Asters, Easter lilies and gladioli are specialties. Henry Bayersdorfer is home from his trip to the European markets and some of the novelties selected will arrive in time for a first showing at the con- vention. \ Gladioli, asters, Mrs. Chas. Russell roses and Easter lilies are leaders with the Leo Niessen Co. Business is keep- ing up very well for summer. Easter lilies in quantity high grade stock are a feature with Berger Bros. Gladioli and other outdoor stocks are seen in variety. K. ^MlllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllPUOIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllUIUIIIPIU^ I GUST. RUSCH & CO. I 111^ WHOLESALE FLORISTS ^m I Jobbers in Florists' Supplies | I Headquarters of the Cudahy Roses | E Pbone Main 1246. P.O. Box 506 IWIII lilf Al IICISIS tAflf 1 p 444-44S MUwankee Street niLVVAUIXIZIZ* vVld. = %iiuiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiininniniiiniiiiiiiDDiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuuiiiiiuiiu^ Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe HoYcrMM'KeU Pittsburgh, July 20. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, spl., per doz. 6.00 fey., per doz. 5.00 ex.. per doz. 4.00 No. 1, per doz. 1.50 Killarney 6.00® 15.00 Maryland 6.00® 15.00 -Sunburst 6.00@ 15.00 Mrs. Aaron 'Ward.. 6.00® 15.00 Russell 6.00® 20.00 Columbia 6.00® 20.00 Ophelia 6.00® 16.00 Hilda e.'OO® 15.00 Premier 6.00® 2000 Madam ButterHy .. 6.00® 15.00 Carnations 2.00® 3.00 Laddie 10.00 Cattleyas 1.50® 6.00 Easter Lilies 20.00 ferns, per 1,000 3.00 G'alax, per 1.000 2.00 Plumosus. per bunch .50 Sprengeri, per bunch .60 Sweet Peas 1.00® 1.60 Smilax, per doz. strings... 3.00 Valley 6.00® 8.00 .Snapdragons,., per doz. .. .75® 2.00 Delphinium 6.00 Cornflower.^ 2.00 Coreopsis 2.00 Gaillardia 3.00 Gladioli G.OO® 12.00 Philadelphia, July 20. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 30.00® 50.00 fancy 10.00® 20.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 5.00® 25.00 Killarney 2.00® 6.00 Iladley 10.00® 30.00 Sunburst 4.00® 10.00 AVards 3.00® 6.00 Ophelia 2.00® 10.00 Columbia 3.00® 20.00 Premier 6.00® 16.00 .\diantum 1.50® 2.00 Asparagus, bunches .60 Asparagus, strings 76® 1.00 Calendulas 1.50® 3.00 Carnations 2.00® 6.00 Cattleyas 1.00® 1.60 Easter Lilies 15.00® 20,00 Lily of the Valley 6.00® 8.00 Smilax .35 Snapdragons, per doz 75® 1.50 Sweet Peas 26® 1.60 Larkspur, per doz 1.00® 160 Gladioli : 6.00® 10.00 Columbus, O. — McKellar, the Florist, will open a new flower shop in the James Theatre building, "W. Broad street, about August 1. He will con- tinue his present establishment on N. High street. Cdiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiuiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiitiimiimiiiliiiiiiinuirg THEMcCALLUMCO.I Manufacturers — ^Importers = FLORISTS' SUPPUES I I Headquarters: PITTSBURGH, PA. I 'jiliiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiliiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiliiiiiimiiiiifk- Mention the American Florist when writing MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Supplies 218 North Fifth St. Send list in for quotations. St. Louis, July 20. Per 100 Roses, Premier 3.00® 10.00 White Killarney ... 3.00® 8.00 Columbia 3.00® 8.00 Ophelia 2.00g- 6.00 Killarney 2,00r' 4.00 Russell 3.00)4' 12.60 ■Ward 2.00® 4.00 Sunburst 4.00® 10.00 Calendulas 1.00® 2.00 Carnations, Laddies 4.00 Carnations, fancy 1.00® 2.00 Perns, per 1.000 3.00 Valley 6.00 Smilax. per string .20 Leucothoe 2.00 Oalax, green, per 1,000.... 1.75 bronze, per 1,000. 1.76 Calla.s 12.60 Snapdragons, per doz 1.00® 2.00 Lilies 12.50® 16.00 Gladioli 2.00® 8.00 Larkspur 60@ 1.00 Delphinium 50® 1.00 Phlox 60® .86 MILWAUKEE, JULY 20. Per 100 Roses, Kill'n'y, VT. Kill'n'y 4.00® 12.00 Premier 6.00® 20.00 Ophelia 4.00® 15.00 Columbia 6,00® 20.00 Ward 4,00® 12.00 Hoosier Beauty 4.00® 15.00 Carnations 1.50® 3.00 Fancy Perns, per 1.000 3.00 Asparagus, per bunch 50® .76 Snapdragons 3.00 ® 4.00 Gladioli, per dozen 1.000 1.60 Gaillardia 50® 1.00 Orchids, per doz 24 00® 30,00 Lilies, per doz .'30® 2.60 Rubrums 8.00® 10.00 68 The American Florist. July 23, New York. . COOLER WEATHER HELPS TRADE. A heavy rain storm July 15 made at least a temporary break in the heat wave. It has been of great benefit to the farmers and gardeners, who were getting uneasy about the safety of their crops. No change was noted in the condition of the cut flower mar- ket, during the past week, but some of the wholesalers thought it was, if anything, a little worse than the pre- ceding week. Almost all the roses ar- riving were miserably poor. As one spectator remarked of the wholesalers : "They sell a few and don't know what to do with the rest." Excepting the Francis Scott Keys, that are far ahead of all others as hot weather offerings, there does not seem to be any choice in roses; the heat puts its mark on all of them. At the present time the gladioli attract more attention than any other stock. Many are arriving and some fine specimens have been no- ticed. Generous displays of them en- able the retailers to keep up appear- ances, which is important, even in hot weather. A few fairly good asters are arriving and with the recent rains, it is believed that a good supply of the late ones will come in. Orchids are coming in in poor condition, which, coupled with the light demand, causes many to be left over. There is a con- siderable stock of larkspur on the mar- ket and it is good for display pur- poses. A limited stock of Rubrum and Auratum lilies is also on the market. The supply Of white lilies does not seem as heavy a,s it was the first of the month. A large amount of southern asparagus is arriving, much of it poor and shaking off. The balance of the carnations that are being received are too worthless even for funeral ' work. July 16 opened with cooler weather after the rain and there was a little more activity than on the preceding days of the week. July 18. — Although not by any means chilly, the weather is cooler, there is a clearer air, humidity having fallen. To that extent the outlook is more cheerful. A. Andreopoulos, one of the Garden Florists, who have two retail stores on Broadway, recently returned to this city after an absence of over a year spent in Greece and other countries of Europe. He says that business and conditions in general are far from sat- isfactory in the countries he visited. Greece, as is well known, is at war with Turkey, and he brought back many photographs of groups of young soldiers equipped for the front. Hav- ing his naturalization papers with him, he escaped! conscription. In Athens he found the florist business good and the people paying satisfactory prices for flowers, which, as a rule, are grown near the city, their gladioli and white and yellow daisies being particularly fine. In former years he had heard Venizelos, the great Greek statesman speak, and deplores the folly of the Greeks in defeating his plans. An in- teresting personal item concerning Mr. Andteopoulos is that while absent he w^on a Greek maiden, married and brought her with him. J. Conger Coan. son of J. J. Coan, the well-known wholesaler, was mar- ried on July 16 to Miss Marie E. Joyce. The ceremony was solemnized in Holy Trinity church, Hackensack, N. J. The young man is employed at his father's store in the 18th street market. Many friends will wish abundant happiness to the young couple. W. N. Long, the retailer of Columbus avenue near 80th street, is spending an extended and much needed vaca- tion at Camp Alamoosook, East Or- land, Me. He need not worry, as he HARRY CHARLES Wholesale Florist VIOLETS 104Wcst28lliSt., NEW YORK GITY Phone Chelsea 8071. Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing has a smart wife, who is managing the business in his absence. Alfred Kottmiller and wife are spending the heated term at their sum- mer home in Manhasset, L. I.; but they are not idling away the time, as they have greenhouses and a fine garden. Joseph C. Millang, of the New York Cut Flower Co., is handling a large stock of roses from the F. R. Pierson Co.'s range, noteworthy being Francis Scott Keys. General business conditions in Eng- land and France are improving, says H. G. Perry, who recently returned from a trip abroad July 13. The Julius Roehrs Co., of Ruther- ford, N. J., is having a commodious office fitted up on the mezzanine floor of the 18th street flower market. Harry Charles, of 104 West 28th street, is handling a fine stock of lai-kspurs. A. P. F. Columlius, 0. BUSINESS GOOD FOE THE WEEK. The week ending July 16 was a good one for the trade. With many people away on vacations, business is re- sti-icted to funeral and weddings largely. Funeral work has been fairly good and weddings have also been rather numerous. There is a fair de- mand for loose flowers. Gladioli, which have been rather scarce as a result of extra dry weather, are in good de- mand. Roses are coming in in good shape, and consist usually of Sunburst, Premier and Columbia. There is a large assortment of garden flowers on the market and the demand is quite good. Carnations are a thing of the past, but some Easter lilies have been received and find a ready sale. One of the features is the arrival of the an- nual larkspur, which is of a double variety and is something- out of the ordinary. They come in pink and white. Pot plants are quiet, as is al- ways true at this time. NOTES. The new retail store operated by Mc- Kellar the florist, in the James Theater building on West Broad street, will be opened about August 1. That is the date set for the formal opening, al- thoug^h it may be delayed somewhat from that date. The store room is now being fitted up for the establishment, which will ' specialize in cut flowers, pieces and) general decorations. J. W. Thompson will be the manager of the new shop while Joseph McKellar will continue in the management of the present store on North High street. One of the features of the new place will be the use of library tables instead of counters and an unique lighting sys- tem. The room will be fitted up sim- ilar to that of the Jones-Russell Co., Cleveland. The window lighting sys- tem is said to be something out of the ordinary and the details have not been divulged, as they are to be kept a secret until the opening day. The dry weather which prevailed in central Ohio prior to the middle of July had the effect of reducing the production of flowers, principally gladi- oli. But the heavy rains which ap- peared recently are expected to stimu- ^^^^ Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing W. L,. DOYLE A. E. BOOTH Doyle & Booth whoi/EsaijE florist Coosigninents Solicited Telephone: Watldns 940S 1 2 1 West 28th St . NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOIiESAIiE FLOBIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 5413 & 6891 Watkins M «t i 31 and 43 AV. 18th St., llcW fOlK Mention the American Florist when writing Gold Letters and Scripts Best and cheapest on the market. Write for samples and prices. J. LICHTENBERGER 1560 Avenue A, NEW YORK CIXY Mention the American Florist lohen writing Telephone Chelsea 5713 For prompt and satisfactory results ship to Sttlliyan, Dolan & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 112 West 28th Street, NEW YORK All Seasonable Floweis. Mention the American Florist when writing late growing and a more plentiful sup- ply of seasonable flowers is hoped for. The Franklin Park Floral Co., In Franklin Park, of which James Un- derwood is manager, is having a good trade. Roses and garden flowers are being grown in large numbers and are readily disposed of. J. W. L.. 1921. The American Florist. 69 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET Telephones: 3864 and 3 1 58 Watkins NEW YORK CITY OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS ; in two colors ou eumrned paper* yi>iir card, etc.. in hlack and leaf adopted by the S. A. P. in red Price per 5U0, $4.50; per luoo. $8.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, J3.0U. Cash with order. AMERICAN FL JRIST CO., 440 S Dsarborn St, Chicago William Mackie WHOLESALE FLORIST 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Carnations and Sweet Peas of Fine Quality. Telephone: 159 Walking If ention the Xmerxcan 'PXorist when writing BORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION All the New and Standard Varieties of Boses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: Watkins 300 and 301 Mention the American Florist when writing . C. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: 3870-3871 Watkins A complete assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing WILLIAM P. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 6335 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Watkins CX)NSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Chelsea 69i25 I. Goldstein WHOLESALE FLORIST 31 and 43 W. 18th St., New York Prompt and careful attention to your interests. Consigrnments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing J.K.ALLEN Established 1887. Tel'pbones: Watkins 167 aod 3058. Vtlioiesale Gut Flower Cmnmission Dealer 43 West 18th Street, NEW YORK Near the main entrance on 18th Street Wholesale Flower Market. Consignments of Asters and Early 'Mums Solicited Mention the American Florist when writing Joseph A. Millaog WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone: 8046 Watkins Mention the American Florist when wi-iting VtoMe Rower Mj^KeU New York, July 20. Per 100 Roses, Beauty $6.00@|60.00 Columbia 60® 8.00 Pilgrim 50® 8.00 Hadley '1.00® 8.00 Dunlop ; 60® 8.00 Dbl. Wht. Killarney .50® 6.00 White Killarney ... .60® 6.00 Aaron Ward 1.00® 6.00 Ophelia .60® 8.00 Premier 1.00® 8.00 Scott Key 10.00® 60.00 Sunburst, 60® 6.00 Adiantum Croweanum and Hybrid 76® 1.00 Asp. Plumosus, per bunch.. .26® 1.00 Carnations 60® 1.00 Bouvardia 1.00® 2.00 Cattleyas 26.00@100.00 Lilies, wllite 12.00® 16.00 Lily of the Valley 4.00® 8.00 Smilax. doz. string-s 1.00® 2.00 Daisies, yellow 50® 1.00 Larkspurs, per dozen .50 G'ladiolus, per doz 25® .75 Sweet Peas .50® 1.00 Phlox 1.00® 1.50 Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cnt Flower Exchange 436 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. Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing HERMAN WEISS 121 W. 28th St., NEW YORK 'Mums, Snapdragons, Roses, Carnations, Bouvardias, Pompons and Orchids. As Well As AU Other Flowers in Season. Member New York Wholesale Florists' Protective Ass" n Mention the American Florist when writing ^■iniitlliiMiiriiirMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirriiitiiitiiiir iiiiiiiiiiir ii iiiit'. I Telephones ttii watkins "^vTSl I United Cut I Flower Co., mo. I WHOLESALERS | i 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK I 3 a ^iiiiiiiiiiMUiiiuimiiminiiiriiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaai^ phone: {^q} watkins WM. KESSLER WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing Telephone Watkins 9354 EDWARD BRENNER WHOLESALE FLORIST 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Everything in Cut Flonrers Consignments Solicited N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coo&an 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 Highest Standard of Qnallty. Largest stock in America. Send lor illus- trated catalog of Gtmu and Floristi' Sqw&eL 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephone 9760 Chelsea SPECIALTIES — Cut Orchids, Asparasns Plnmosus Sprays and Mistletoe and Ber- ries. Our Orchids are r'own by Carlllo & Co., of Mamaroneck, N. T. 70 The American Florist. July 23, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firnis below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on AVire, Phone or Mail Orders. jiriiiiirnitiii iiimiiiii tiiifiiiDiirtiiiDiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiti iiiiiiriiiiiiiitiiiiiiiitiiniiiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitriiiriiiiriiiitiiiriiiriiii[iiitiiiriiiiiiiiiiititMitiiiirii iiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiii imin t in iiiniiiitriiit iiriiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiir: I CHICAGO The Homes of Flowers CHICAGO | Our Motto: Satisfaction, Quality and Service. i Northwest Corner Wabash Ave. and Adams St. Members of the F. T. D. Souihwest Corner 47th SI. and Lake Park Ave. | ^ll^llIIlllllMllMlllrlI1MllllllIlMnlllllll1lMlltnllllnllI^M1llM^llllMl)lHl11llllIMlltlll^llllllllIMnllnllllI^lllll^lull^lllMnrl11llnlHllHlIlllllMIllll^l)l[^llllllIrlllM1IlMllllll^Il[lIltl■I][nlrilllMllrM Mention tlve American Florist whemoritinsi MIAMI. PLA. Miami's Largest Florist The Exotic Gardens 801 12th Street Prompt Deliveries to All Points in Southern Florida Member F. T. D. Uention the American Florist when writing Send your Draers for unicago anjSgk glials - , All orders carefully filled St/ under the supervisiou ot ^^g^^ 6E0R6E ASMUS,Mgr. \^ES*' wire. Write or Phone West 822 Hemier of Florists' Teleeraph Deliveiy. Albany, N. V. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK DeGrered b Albany and Tidnity on telegraphic order, 106 STATE STREET •Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLEYELAIi EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. TACOMA, WASH. California Plorists win take care of all telegraph orders. ORDERS PHILADaPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS ARnilND Flowers and Service 'SSS'irSSKfSI'' r\M\\J XJl^M^ Conservatories. Diamond St at 22nd. Mention the American Florist when writing BOHANNON FLORAL CO. 75 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO Member .t p. t. oi Staten Island, N. Y. "° nLEX. S. GEORGE y^^^_^ (Not Incorporated) ^onal? FLORAL ARTIST (3W«^ 423-425 Richmond Terrace ^-^^^ (V. M. C.) Mention the American Florist when writing Biiffalo,N.Y."~ t S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Strset Anderson service means f resh, sturdy stock and promptdeliverles In Buffalo. Lockport, Nladara Falls and Western liew York. „ Members or Florists' Telegraph Delivery. ^ n ENGLAND You can "Say It Hilh Flowers" to aDysne in tbe Britisli Isles tlirough Bees' Flower Service. {MeTnbers F. T. D.) Boij stpeet LIVERPOOL (Members F. T. D.) Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO The Ftorist It K. MONROE ST. Mention the American Florist when writing CLEV ELAMP, O. AND VICiniTV. BRAMLEY & SON 1811 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in the City M ention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. Houghton Gomey ^ Flower Shop *« UNDER THE PARK STREET CHURCH Centrally located. Each order receives my personal attention. Best facilities for shipping Mention the American Florist when writing UTTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S 1921. The American Florist. 7i DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be deUvered for the trade in other cities by the flriiis below, the Leaduig Retailers in the cities: indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. CHICAGO. ^^^ 745 Buckiiigliain Place Ij. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your reta.il orders. We have the Best Facilities in the City No. branch stores. Established 1857. Members of Florists' Telegraph DeKvery. Mention the Atnerican Florist wJien xvritinf/ ROCHESTER, M. V. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester ph. B06. Long Dist. Bell ph. 2189 Members of FlorlstB' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing LOS ANGELES, CZILIF. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Out Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade discount. 229 WEST THIRD STREET Mention the Amei-ican Florist when writing WnSHinGTON, D. c. Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Are., at N. St., N. W. Miss Lonise W. Da«glierty, Proprietress Phones— FrankUn 3579, 3841, 3843 Member of florists' Telegrraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing NEW yORK. BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. Cor., 72d St. Phone Columbos 5468 Branch: 840 Westchester Ave., Bronx. Phone: Intervale 4990. Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO. NEW YORK Established 1849 David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders by Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 156S-1553 Columbos Mention the American Florist when writing 77-79 E. Madison Street Members of Florists* Teleeraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO ALFRED HANNA & SONS wil] fill your orders for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan. Mention the American Florist when writing OMAlin, NEB. FROM NSW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. July 25. La Touraine, French Line (Havre). Gustavshohn, Swedish- American Line (Mal- nio- Stockholm). FBOAE PHILADELPHIA, Scythian, I. M. M. Lines (London-Antwerp). July 36. Aquitania, Cunard-Anchor Line (Cherbourg- Southampton). July 27. Paris, French Line (Havre). July 28 FROM NEW ORLEANS, Napierian, 1. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). FROM BALTIMORE, Scythian, I. M. M. Lines (London- An twerp), FROM PHILADELPHIA, Osawatomie, X. M. SI. Lines (Hamburg). Carlsholni, Swedish- American Line (Stock- holm). Mongolia, I. M. M. Lines (Hamburg). July 29. Bergensfjord, Norwegian-America Line (Nor- way). FROM PHILADELPHIA, Gothland, I. M. M. Lines (Danzig). FROM MONTREAL. Venusia, Cunard-An- chor Line (London). July 30. Rotterdam, Holland- America Line (Rotter- dam). Mexico, French Line (Bordeaux). Baltic, I. j\I. M. Linees (Liverpool). iMichigan, I. M. M. Lines (London). City of Dunkirk. I. M. M. Lines (Antwerp). Caronia, I. M. M Lines (Liverpool). Cameronia, Cunard-Anchor Line (Glasgow). FROM NORFOLK. Soestdyk, Holland-Amer- ica Line (Rotterdam), FROM BOSTON. Oxonian, 1. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). FROM MONTREAL, Canada, I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). Bess & Swoboda FLORISTS PHONES: 1501 and L1682 1415 Farnum St. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist token writing' BROOKLYN. N. V. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST Eleven Stores "^"store- LbwIs Ave Gor. Hancock S Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City, Brooklyr and Long Island.. Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing- KANSAS CITY, MO. TheApollo Flower Shop 4 East 11th Street We Carry the liarsest Stock of Cut Flowers in the City. We Please the People. Home Ph.: Main 3652 Bell Ph.: Main 103* ST. LOUIS, MO. r. H. WEBER N. E. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sts. Flowers delivered in Ciity and State oBi Short Notice. Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing NEW ORLEANS, LA. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Members of Florists' TeleEraph Delivery. SALT LAKE CITV. Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250,000 Square Feet of Modern Glass Pirst-class stock and service. Usual discount.. We reach the whole of Utah and to Central' part of Nevada and Idaho Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing' FOR ST. LOUIS WIRE Grimm & Gorly Mention the American Florist when writing: 72 The American plorist. July 23, 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. Largest Retail Florists in Westchester County. Members F.T.D. Established 1908. NewYork floral Co. Ynill<-pr« N V Cor. Manor 1 UllJi.Cra, VI , I. House Square NewRochelle,N.Y. 542 Main St. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI jfzowkRS Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery mention the American Florist wTien writing CHICAGO 75 E. Adams St. HENRY EVANSTON, ILL. c.^Ahu Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Milwaukee, Wis.-< FOX'S Incorporated 437-39-41 Milwaukee Street Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery: SAVAMNAH, GA. lllllllllIillHllllIlH IS John Wolf The Largest Grower of Cut Flowers in the South Q^lsa B EB SaS BlEa BOGS E Sia Q S Q Q H S E3 Q a E3 1 "IB Lang Floral & Nursery Co. 1214 Main Street, Dallas, Texas. "Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexi- co. No orders too large, none too small. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, FREY & FREY 133S O Street, LINCOLN. NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members of Xloristfi* Telegraph Delivery. City Index to Retail Florists Pilling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. T.— Eyres, 106 State St. Albany, N. T. — Banker's. Boston, Mass. — Penn, the Florist, Boston, Mass. — Houghton Gorney Fl. Shop. Brooklyn, N. T. — Hugo H. .Tahn. Brooklyn, N. T. — Joseph Trepel. Brooklyn, N. Y. — James Weir, Inc. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St, Chicago — Alpha Floral Co., 146 S. "Wabash. Chicag-o — Bohannon Flower Shop. Chicago— Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St. Chicago — Congress Flower Shop. Chicago— A. Lange. 77-79 E. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist. W. Madison. Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., Buckingham PI. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co. Cincinnati, O. — H, W. Sheppard. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — Smith & B'etters 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., B'way. Detroit. Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. El Paso, Tex. — Potter Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Hartford. Conn. — Welch's Flower Shop. Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt. Kansas City, Mo. — W. J. Barnes. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City. Mo. — Apollo Flower Shop. The. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. Knoxville. Tenn. — Baum's Home of Flowers. La Crosse, Wis. — Salzer Flo-ral Gardens. Lincoln. Neb. — Frey & Prey. Liverpool. Eng. — Bee's. Ltd. Los Angeles — Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewild Greenhouses Memphis, Tenn. — Memphis Floral Co. Miami, Fla. — The Exotic Gardens. Milwaukee, Wis. — Fox's Incorporated. Nashville. Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — The Rosery Floral Co. Newark. N. J, — Phillips Bros. New Britain. Conn. — ^Welch's Flower Shop. New Orleans. La. — Metairie Ridge Nur. Co. New Orleans, La. — Chas. Eble. New Orleans, La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New Rochelle. N. Y. — New York Floral Co. New York — A. Eckrich, 924 Madison Ave. New York — Alexander, Florist. New York — A. T. Bunyard. Madison Ave. New York — Broadway Florist. New York — N. Christatos. New York — Dard's. 44th and Madison Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Hession. Now York — Irene -Hayes. New York — Kottmiller. New York — Malandre Bros. New York — Matthew A. Battista. New York — A. Meyer. 1062 Madison Ave. St. Paul, Minn. Uolm & Olson 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Gitiei and for all points in the Northwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Mention the American Florist when writing SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shc^ 1536 SECOND AVE. Members of Florists' Telegraph. Delivery. Mention the American Florist when toriting KMOXVILLC, TEMN. Baum's Home of Flowers Personal attention given to orders For Knoxville and East Tennessee. Member F. T. D. Mention the American Florist when writing New York — Olympia Florist. New Yorli — G. E. M. Stumpp. Oklahoma City, Okla. — Furrow & Co. 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. Harbermenl's Sons. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Mrs. B. A. Williams. RoanokS. Va. — Fallon. Florist. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons. Salt Lake City, Utah — Evans Floral Co. Salt Lake City, Utali — Miller Floral Co. ' Staten Island, N. Y. — Alex S. George. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi. Savannah, Ga. — John Wolf. Seattle, "Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Seattle, Wash. — Rosaia Eros. Sheboygan, Wis. — .1. E. Matthewson. 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. Toronto — Dunlop's. 8 and 10 W. AdeMde St. WashinP-ton, D. C. — Blackstone. 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. Worcester, Mass. — Littlefield. Florist. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop. Yonkers, N. Y. — New York Floral Co. 1921. The American Florist. 73 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. Summer Season. Hession Madison Ave. and 76 St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers BEST IN THE MARKET AT BEASONABIiE PRICES Plant Specialists .oS%5 Member of Ilorlsts' Teleeraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when viritina Chicago jm fGoiigress Flower Shop I CONGRESS HOTEL I 520 South Michigan Ave. Mention the American Florist when writing NEW yORK. Telephone Audubon 6618 Established 1906 Olympia Morist 3799 Broadway, S. W. Cor. 158th St. FRESH CUT PiOWERS DAILY Orders from Other Cities fliled with promptness Mention the American Florist when writing MEMPHIS, TENN. Memphis Floral Company MAIN AND. UNION wire: its Oklahoma City OKLAHOMA FURROW & CO. 205 W. Main St. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Randolph & McClements |,„^Floral Experts|^^„| i 5936 Fenn Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. i u^iiiiiuiiniiiniiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiSi Mention the American FloHst when writing BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTTMILL[R 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when vniting MEW yORK. IHalandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd Sf. 'Pbone, Columbus 6883 The name "Malandre Brothers" on a box oJ flowers is a Gunrantee of Quality. Orders from other cities receive oar per- sonal attention. Uembers of Florist!' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing New York's Favorite Flower Shop Pltth Avenue at S8tb Street Member F. T. D. Ass'n. Mention the American Florist when writing PITTSBURGH. PA. A.W.SmithCo. KEENAN BliDG. I.argest Floral^ Establishment in America Established 1874 Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writing WICHITA, Kansas ^^SI^'oST" W. H. CUIiP & COMPANY Quality Flowers Personal Service Members F. T. D. Mention the American Florist when writing El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Florists' Ifelegraph Deliverx, Mention the Am,erican F'orist when writing J. W. BODGEBS FJks' Building riav+ftn n South Jefferson Street Udj tOIl, \J. Telegraph orders tor Dayton will receive our immediate and careful attention. Mention the American Florist when writing .sEII^Kfell^ DAK II >S 341 Madison Ave. Opp Hotel Biltmore New York The Leading Florist for nearly Half a Century <^> Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Florist-when writing Kansas City, Mo.l0 ^ Samuel Murray 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Kansas and Western MisHuari. Up-to-date Service. F. T. D. Est 1890 Mention the Atnerican Florist when writing 74 The American Florist. July 23, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS AVill be deliyei-ed for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities- indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. DETROIT'S Leading Florists JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS 1314 Broadway PHILIP BREITMETER, - President Mention the American Florist when loriting "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Mention the American Floi-ist when writing Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Members of Florlsta' Telecroph DellveiT Mention the American Florist when writing Orders in or 2?S^d Washington, D.C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST goo Fourteenth Street Mention the American Florist when writing BROOKLVN, n. y. JAMES WEIR,hc. FLORIST 384 Fulton St., cor. Pierrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good care and prompt attention. Phones 270-271 Main. Mention the American Florist when writing MICHIGAN. Orders n-lU be care- fDllT- cared (or by HENRY SMITH Wholesale and Retail Florists of Grand Rapids. Mention the American Florist xohen writing Mention the American Florist when writing Send Telegraph, Telephone or Mall Orders for florist's service In this vicinity to The Dominion Floral Go. 484 St. Catherijies St. West, Montreal, Que., Canada Every order receives prompt and careful attention. Mention the American Florist when writim) wnsHiriGTON. d. c. BLACKlSTONE,i«c. 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service Mention the American Florist when writing Telephones : Lenox 2352 Lenox 7019 1062 Madison Ave., Near 80th St. NEW YORK Orders from other cities promptly filled. Mention the American Florist when loriting TORONTO, aw. Canada's Best Known and Most Rellabls Florist "iSL Dunlop's 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere In Canada and guarantee Bate aniTal. Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery 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 Nashville, JtoreI Chattanooga and Atlanta MEMBER FJorJsfs' TpJegraph 2)eJjVery Mention the American Florist when writinif New York 44 Carmine Street Phone 1274 Spring Out of Town and Steamer Orders Promptly Filled Mention the America7i Florist xvhen writing Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY & CO. 150 East Fourth Street THE BEST THAT GROWS. » EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM, jj Mention the A merican Florist when writing New York^s SHOP OF QUALITY Irene flayeSfine. F. T. D. 799 pgjjj Avenue Telephone Rhinelander 3087 Mention the American Florist when writing CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHBPPARD 532-534 RACE STREET Successor to the HILL FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Mention the American Florist lohen ioriting NEW yORK. ^. ECKRICH (Saccessor to Charles E. Gmnewald) FLORIST 924 Madison Ave., bet. 73rd & 74th Sts. Phou: 9864 Rbindaider. Ordcn frsm Othir Citiu Pronptb Fillei) Mention the American Florist when writinif 1921. The American Florist. 75 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the tradj in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. HARTFORD. CONN. WELCH'S K" Also Store at Xew Britain, Conn, BstabUsIied 1SS5. Members of Florists' Telegrntph Delivery, Colorado Springs, Col Wholesale and Betall Pikes Peak Floral Co. Orders Carefnlly Executed Members of Florists' Teleeniph DeliTOry, Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER -FLOWERS- Mall and Telegraph orders oarelully fllled, 138-140 Fourth St.,East DENVER, COLO. fhc Park Floral Co, I.E. taxis, Pniitit E.F.MEI1IAN.SCCRIUT. GALESBURG, ILL. AND CENTRAL ILLINOIS Pillsbury's Flwoer Stores Yonr orders will receive careful attention. Members of Florists' Teleerapb Delivery. KANSAS CITY, MO. FL OR/s T Established over 30 years Southwest comer of 11th and McGee Sts. WASfflNGTOi D. C. Gudes^ CUDE BltOS.Ca FLORISTS llUrSTNMt ttrAtMiNOTCKOa Uembera of Florists' Telegrapli Feliveiy, LOUISVILLE, KY.= AUGUST R. 6AUMER MASONIC TEMPLE Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. CHICAGO %ri^r DETROIT |-«^__*._,_| I71--fc«.«l r^^-fc 132 N. state, CHICAGO Vii»60LF£lI r ItJFcil Vi^fJ* 1331 Broadway, DETROIT Best service Id both cities and adjoining territory. Member of Fiorlsta^ Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. Mention the American Florist when writing #> A A I l\ i W\ Finest floral studio Seattle-Kosaia Bros. ^:^r.t.. EDWARD Passaic, N. J. F. T. SCEERY D. Paterson, N. J. =Washington, D. C.= GEO.H.COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and I Street J^ Mention the American Florist when writinir FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY OF "Home Grown Flowers" Get in touch with MATTflEWSON'S, KSStil?' Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. MEWARE, No j; Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Memben of Florists' Telesraph DeUvery. LOUISYIUE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORE. CHARLES L. SCHMIDT 23 No. Second St., Harrlsburg, Pa, Night and day service in. all Central Pennsylvania. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Famam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. HEART OF JS&WOlVKf iSm J» The Rosery Floral Co. 167 Market St, at Broad St. EVERYTHING IN FLOWERS homiil DeGveries lo any town or dlf vritbio 150 miles of Newaifc. Teleptione Market 494 Mention the American Florist when lorltinir BROOKLYN, N. V, HUGO H. JAHN -FLORIST- 710 Nostrand Ave., cor. Prospect Place Phone: 1952 Lafayette. Flowers Delivered Anywhere. Personal Allention. Mention the American Florist when writing "WE NEVER SLEEP" GREENHOUSES MGHiplllS) lODDi 89 South Main St. "Up-to-tlie-Mlnute" Service and Execution, Every Flower in Season. Telephone Lenox 3822 New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /venue In the Heart of most exclutive residential eection. PHILZIDELPIlin, pn. Chas. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Cnmberiand Members of Florists' Tele^aph Delivery. 76 The American Florist. July 23, ==^ The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. L. L. Olds, Madison, Wis., President; Alex. Forbes, Newark, N. J., First Vice- President; Louis B. Renter, New Orleans, La.. Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleveland, Ohio, Secretjirv-Treasnrer; Curtis Nye Smith, 73 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., Counsel. The fortieth annual meeting will be held June, 1922. Wholesale Grass Seed Dealers* Ass'n. Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., Presi- dent; J. Chas. McCullough, Cincinnati, O., Vice-President; Clarence R. Jones, 110 South Street, Baltimore, Md., Secretary- Treasurer; Curtis Nye Smith, Boston, Mass, Counsel. The next annual meeting will be held June, 1922. ALASKA peas have advanced, nearly doubling in value. Alpena, Mich. — A. L.. Rogers is here on his summer vacation. Los Angexes, calif. — J. C. Bell, of David Bell, Leith, Scotland, is calling on the ti-ade here. SiOTJX City, Ia. — H. A. Johns, of the Sioux City Seed Co., is in Michigan on a seed crop inspection tour. R. H. Shumway, of Rockford, 111., was slightly injured recently by being buraped with an automobile. Canned Beans during wartime ad- vanced 42 per cent. They are now 19 per cent above pre-war prices. North Carolina growers of tube- roses, caladiums and cannas report the growing season to date a favorable one. H. W. BuCKBfiE, well-known seeds- man and florist of Rockford, 111., died July 16. See obituary elsewhere in this issue. Independence, Ia. — The Mel L. Web- ster Co. matters are being looked over by a creditors' committee. Mr. Web- ster is here from Texas. Redtop Cbop will only equal last year's small crop. Jobbers in redtop districts are not yet quoting. A price of 12 cents is mentioned. Peice of bags at Chicago, July 20, American, 16 oz., $20.50 per bale, in bale lots or over; Railroads, 16 oz., 127.00; Crown, 12 oz., $20.25. John Bodger, senior member of his firm at Los Angeles, Calif., is touring the seed growers of continental Europe and expects to return to London, Eng., in September. Short sellers of Lilium Formosum bulbs are likely to be in the same fix as those who sold French Paper Whites short on account of the crop not com- ing up to expectations. L. W. Wheeler, of the Pieters- Wheeler Seed Co., Gilroy, Calif., reports radish 25 per cent of a crop, lettuce 60, onion 50, parsnip 75, carrot 80, and sweet peas 25 per cent. Board or Trade — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade, July 20, were as follows : Timothy, $4.25 to $5.75 per 100 pounds. Red Clover $11.00 to $18.00. Monett, Wro. — The Whitlock & Lines Co. will erect a new store build- ing shortly, to take care of its con- stantly expanding business. The loca- tion will be directly opposite its present establishment at 211 Broadway. RocitFORD, III. — Trade visitors at- tending the funeral of the late H. W. Buckbee, July 19, included H. A. Johns, Sioux City, la., Peter Hollenbach and J. C. Vaughan, Chicago. John T. Buck- bee left for Michigan soon after the services. Visited Chicago : J. C. Bodger, of the John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif., returning from the east; Carl Chesmore, of Chesmore-Eastlake Mer- cantile Co., St. Joseph, Mo.; George C. Thomson, of Northrup, King & Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Charles Hollenbach, Chicago, with Mrs. Hollenbach and their twin daugh- ters, now eleven years of age, will spend their vacation in the Thousand Islands region visiting Montreal, Quebec and other points of interest, including Alex- andria Bay, N. Y., where Mr. and Mrs. Hollenbach spent their honeymoon fif - teen years ago. French Bulbs generally are not coming forward as fast as expected. It is not yet positively known if full amounts contracted abroad will be sup- plied. Indefinite cable advices induce American jobbers to believe that French jobbers are still delaying the closing of contracts in order to depress ' growers' demands. The monthly newsletter of the Washington state department of agri- culture for June states that seed dealers in that state after July 1 will be required to have a license, accord- ing to the recent law. The further statement is made that this applies toi all dealers shipping seeds into that state. The license fee is $30. The Late H. W. Buckbee. See Obituary Page 50. Onion Set pulling in the Chicago district started last week and the stacking of crates in the fields indicates this work will be general this week. Well informed men say the crop will be quite short with July 18 price at about $1.10, fall delivery from the field. Twenty-five hundred Mexicans were deported recently from Arizona. The Mexicans were fighting with each other in an endeavor to earn $1.50 per day on "the railroads, lumping and laying ballast. Only two years ago they were being paid $6 per day by the copper mines. 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 Tariff Doctors. If a man is choking to death, the- thing to do is to bury his head, face downward, in a feather pillow. That is the way a tariff oi>erates on an already suffocating national business. Business all over the country is in a sweet and lovely state; and by business we do not mean the thimblerigging of finance, but the manufacture and exchange of commodities. From the week ending May 18 to the week end- ing May 25, the volume of general business shrunk nearly two billion dollars, or about 18 per cent. One would say that the cure for this state of things would be to pry the markets a little wider open and encourage every opportunity for a freer exchange of goods, wherever such opportunity could be found or created. Yet the tariff slams the door against the- exchange of commodities with other countries, even countries that already owe us ten billion dollars which they can not possibly pay except in commodi- ties. It is a delightful outlook. If Mr. Fordney and his associates were not officeholders, their place would be in the lunatic asylum. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. 2 ention the Avierican Florist when xoritinfj' Growers for the Wholesale Trade only. Onion, Lettuce, Carrot, Parsnip, Parsley, Celbrt, Endive, Salbift and Mixed Sweet Peab. Braslan Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O III P 8 H y , lOC. 1921. The American Florist. 77 Garden Seed Beans Growing Lima and pole varieties is my specialty. My growing contract offer for fall delivery will be mailed upon request. Henry Berrien Fish Carpinteria, Calif. Waldo Rohnert GIIiROY, CAL. WHOIiESAIiE SEED GROWER Specialties: Beetf Carrot, JEndive, Lettuce, Onion and Radish. Correapondence Solicited, Yokohama Nursery Co. LTD. Woolworth Building NEW YORK CITY Importers Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds gmjluiiiiiiiiiilliliiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiipiniiiiiiiHiiminintiiiiiiiiiillllliiiiliuuiir^ I Return Envelopes | I Catalogue Envelopes i I Seed Packets I 1 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co. i I FITCHBUKG, MASS., U. S. A. I fniiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiliiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiMullllllii^ Dutch and French Bulbs CJ.Speelman&Sons I Lagarde & Speelman Sassenheim, Holland I Ollioules.Var. France NEW YORK OFFICE 470 GREENWICH ST. Pacific Coast Representative, Mr. w. B. Clarke, Box 543, San Jose, Calif. Welching on French Bulbs. It is reported that more than 4,000 oases of French Paper White narcissus bulbs have been sold at a definite price during- the past spring and winter by "take a chance" American and Dutch bulb imjxjrters who made a definite price on the coming crop in France, be- fore the crop could be foretold. These bulb gamblers now find them- selves confronted with an actual cash loss on every case of from $2 to $3, having taken this unbusinesslike ■method to get an advantage over competitors, who followed the old way of booking open and pricing when the crop was ready. Will these price makers come across, make deliveries and take their loss, or will they welch? Catalogues Received. W. E. Marshall & Co., New York, bulbs; R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md., florists' plants; Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J., pansy seed; Camp- bell Irrigation Co., Woodbury, N. J., ir- rigation apparatus. JEROME 6. RICE SEED CO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS America's Largest Producers of Seed Peas Also a Complete Line of VEGETABLE SEEDS Office: Cambridge, New York Growing Stations Tbrongbont America. Mention the American Florist when writing VALLEY PIPS FgOM COLD STORAGE $30.00 per 1000; $16.00 per SOO; $8.00 per 250; $1.00 per 100. H. N. BRUNS, 3032-42 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111. KELWAY'S Pedigree Strains of Florists' Flower Seed s Write for prices to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers, LANGPORT, ENGLAND. 300 Medals for Flowers, etc. Hundreds of First-Class Certiflcates. lliilliuiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiniiiiiiiiiiir Lily of the Valley Pips EXTRA FINE STRAIN EXHIBITION I Size GERMAN "LUBECK" PIPS FROM COLD STORAGE Price, in oases of ICOO. 500 or 250 each, on application. Send us your list of Perennials wanted for quotations. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY j Mention the American Florist when writino I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MABEET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. Vention the American Florist when writing iHfestem Seed & Irrigation Go. WHOliESALiB SBED GROWERS SPECIAITIES: Cucnmber, Muskmelon and Watermelon, Pumpkin, Summer and Winter Sqnasb, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. Write for Special Contract and Spot Prices. Office and Warehouse, Fremont, Neb. Growing Station, Rocky Ford, Colo. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Com, Onion, Tmnip, Kadish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Btc. Branches: Wiscoitsin,Colorado, Uilfnril Pnnn Montana, Idaho, Washington. niHI0rU,OUnn ^iimiii minmimimiimiinim imiiiiiiiin Miim iiiiiitiiii immniiim Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED GroAvn for the Wholesale Seed Xrade HAVEN SEED CO. SAJVTA ANA, CAMFOBNIA Mention the American Florist when writing' L. D. Waller Seed Co. GROOVERS OF CHOICE Sweet Pea, Nasturtium and Flower Seeds GUADAIitJPE, CALIFORNIA LAWN SEED MIXTURES FIELD SEEDS Atlantic Grass Seed Co. WHOLESALE 46 W. Broadway, NEAV YORK CITr 78 The American Flokist. July 23, Mctlutchison g & CO. OFFERS I Immediate Shipment I t UAllEY PIPS. Dutch or German tvpe. in = = oaYjlorsot sVu p'lps. LILIUM MAGNIFICUM, i 9-11, from N. Y. KENTIA Be>n«>«anj ■'"d e ForsterianaSeeds. inb .sheilots. BAMBOO | CANES nuturalaad dyed greeQ. all sizes, bale = lots RAFFIA, natural and colored, 25 lbs. up = FALL SHIPMENT. DUTCH BULBS, Tulips, Hvacinths, Nar | ciisul Etc ; MANETTI STOCKS, Eiglish | French, Dutch: VALLEY PIPS, Uerman or | Dutch CHINESE SACRFD LILIES, "Se-i Sets "•; JAP LILY BULBS, F. O. B. New | York OhlcBgo T'Toiito, Denter. Seattle, = Kto.i'FRENCHBOlBS Paper Whites.R.jm»n I = Hvapinths Etc.: CALIA .Ethiopioa, God = I frev?Elliotiana° T.R. BEGONIAS and GLOX- f i INIAS all sizes and colors ; IRIS, Tingitana | iandSpanish; DRACAE NKS. | I Write for prices, stating your requirements § I McHUTCHISON & CO., I I 95 Chambers St.. NEW YORK | pilliniiiiiiiiniiinimiiiniiniiiniiiiimmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinmiliiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiB Seed Bags, Packets, Particulars. SpeCialtieS* Of all descriptions made by The Miller Brothers Co. Manufacturers PAPER GOODS For tlie Horticultural Trade. NEWARK, 221 High St. NEW JERSEY EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of Hlgh-Gpade Seed. TOMATO, Pepper, Eggplant, Squash, Pump- kin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract. CORRESFONDENCi: SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing THE G. HERBERT COY SEED CO VAIxLET, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers o£ HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber, Muskmelon, Squash and Pump- kin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. Mention the American Florist when writing GET QTJOTATIONS FROM LANDRETH Seeds Which Succeed Bljujmsaale BRISTOL, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandi- floras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LLMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA urpee*s 5weet peas Ir^lLORISTS and Commercial Growers all over IB the world have come to realize the import- ' ' ance of Burpee's New Early- or Winter- Flowering Spencer Sweet Peas. Burpee's Sweet Peas are famous, and the House of Burpee is recognized the world over as American Head- quarters for Sweet Peas. Free- blooming character combined with sturdy growth and true- ness to description are qualities of the Burpee varieties that are well appreciated by all parti- cular Growers. The Burpee list contains a complete range of colors including the most desirable Florists' shades. Those who require the latest and finest will be interested in the Burpee Novelties for 1922, now offered for the first time to the Growers. Complete descriptions of all varieties and novelties, together with many illustrations, are given in our Special Folder of Sweet Peas for Florists. Every Florist and Grower should have it. Write for a free copy today. W. Atlee Burpee Co. Seed Growers PHILADELPHIA Mention the American Florist when writing MICHELL'S FLOWER SEEDS PANSY SEED MICHELL'S GIANT EXHIBITION, MIXED. A Giant Strain, which lor size ot bloom, heavy texture and varied colors and shades cannot be surpassed. Half trade pkt.,3(o: 50: per trade pkt.; 54 oz., SI. 25; $3.00 per M oz.; oz. ,87.00; J36.00 per 44 lb. GIANT TRIMARDEAU, MIXED. Large flowering and choice colors. Tr. pkt.,30o; S2.i5 per oz.; « lb., S8.0U. FINEST ENGLISH MIXED. Large flowering. Tr. pkt., 25c; $1.60 per oz.; H lb ,$5.00. Also GIANT PRIZE and REGULAR SORTS in separate colors. DAISY, DOUBLE ENGLISH Tr, pkt. Oz. Monstrosa Pink... M oz., $1.50 »0.50 Monstrosa v\hite..}verbIoomins Hardy Roses, Boxivood and Rliododendrons. 60 Barclay St., 1 4 West ItfAur Vnrlr Broadway and 62 Vesey St., I'C W X Ul IL Telephone: Cortlandt 1518 Mention the American Florist when writing Plant Propagation, Greenliouse and Nursery Practice. By M. O. Kalng. 842 pages. tUoatrated. Price. |2.2t. American Florist Co. t40 S. Dearborn St.. CBIOAGO 2-Year Old IBOUUM PRIVET IBOLIUIH PRIVET THE NEW HARDY HEDGE BOX=BAfiBERRY Now Well Known. Quantity Trade Prices for Fall, 1921. INTRODUCERS THE ELM CIIY NURSERY COMPANY Woodmont Nurseries, Inc. MEW HAVEN, CONN. Mention the American Florist when writing iH«M«ii«i«iiHiiBi!giiai5iaHig5iteii»ii«ii«teM»ll«ll»lHl)lrtli«ltell« l l>. COLORADO Contract Growers of Cucumbers, Canta- loupe, "Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed: Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Com. ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Swilt Pia aid Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full list ef FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS 82 American Florist. July 23, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association o{ America. Louis P. Miller, Toledo O., President; H.A. Dooley, Cleveland. O. , Vice- President; S. W. Severance, Louisv lie Ky.. Secretary; H. J. Cheney. Grand Rspids. Mich., Treasurer. The next annual meeting will be held at Albany, N. Y., November i-5. 1931. i%s Lettuce was steady in western mar- kets, closing at $3 to $4 per crate on July 2. New York cherries showed no change in value during the week ending July 2, the closing price in eastern centers being 85 cents to $1 per S-pound bas- ket. Watermelon values increased $100 per car in eastern markets, the clos- ing price on July 2 being $350 to $550. There was a slight falling off in move- ment, 470 cars less being shipped than during the previous week. Cantaloupe shipments which de- creased 390 cars from the Imperial valley in California, had the effect of steadying prices in western markets, the closing price being $3 to $8.50 per crate, on July 2. In many eastern centers a decline of $1 was noted. Elbertas comprised the bulk of the peach shipments during the week end- ing July 2. Prices declined 35 to 50 cents per six-pound basket at shipping points, the closing price being $1.05 to $1.75. There were 3,580 cars moved during the week, mostly from Georgia. Tomato prices were much lower, a decline of 35 to 50 cents per four- basket carrier being noted during the week ending July 9. Prices in the west were 75 cents to $1, and in the east 90 cents to $1 was asked. The shipping movement was reduced to 379 cars. New potatoes advanced about 50 cents per barrel in western markets during the week ending July 9, but an increase in shipments toward the lat- ter part of the week, brought prices down to the previous level of $2.75 to $4.25 per barrel in eastern centers. There were 4,051 cars rolled. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, July 19.— Cucumbers, bas- ket, 30 to 40 cents; leaf lettu p.. per box, 50 to 60 cents. New York, July 15. — Cucumbers, 50 cents to $1.50 per dozen; mushrooms, per basket, $1 to $5; radishes, 100 bunches, $1 to $3; tomatoes per primd. 10 to 25 cents. Cucumber Grades. A substantial increase in net return to the growers and a stimulated de- mand for the product were the out- standing features of a test by the bu- reau of markets. United States Depart- ment of Agriculture, for its tentative grades for cucumbers held at Wau- chula, Fla., recently in order to deter- mine their value under actual market- ing conditions. The test, it is said, clearly indicated the advantage of care- ful grading and standardization. The growers' association had built a central packing shed, in which grading machines were installed to handle the product of Its members. Of the 48 cars loaded by the association all w^ere well within the grade requirements. Most of these cars contained both No. 1 and No. 2. .The average price received for a hamper of No. 1 packed by the asso- ciation was $2.42; for No. 2, $1.85; for No. 3, 92 cents. "Farm" pack cucum- bers were graded only No. 1 and No. 2 and sold for $1.75 and 92 cents, respec- tively. . The yield per acre of cucumbers ranged from 200 to 350 hampers, with an average of 260. The estimated re- turn per acre was $471.55 for stock packed under the United States grades; No. 1, of which there w^ere relatively the smallest number, selling for a total of $157.30, No. 2 bringing $268.25, and No. 3, $46. The return for "farm" pack, figuring on the same basis, was $268.68 per acre. The No. 1 brought $173 and the No. 2 $95.68. The United States No. 3 were packed in the No. 2 grade by these growers. The association members using the grades got more per acft-e for the No. 2 than was obtained for the No. 1 "farm" pack. The cost of producing and placing the hamper on the car was between 85 and 90 cents. Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Chrysanthemnin Specialists Catalogue Free. irCARNATIONS^ F. Dorner & Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. REX BEGOMAS 3-inch, $2.00 per dozen. GERANIUMS (Our Spcialty) Nutt. Buchner, Ricard, Poitevine, Viaud Good short jointed plants from 2-inch pots, at $3.50 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. We ship safe anywhere Wholesale Grower, ALLEGAivY. N. Y. Elmer Rawlings, Multiflora Japonica Rose Seedlings Best American Rose Stock for Budding and Grafting. New England grown, well rooted. No. 1. 4-6 mm J15.00 per 1000 No. 3. 2-4 mm 10.00 per llllO Ready for delivery after November 1st. C. R. BURR & COMPANY, Manchester, Conn. DE GRAAFF BROS., Ltd. (Inc. with S. A. Van Konynenburg & Co.) NOORDWYK, HOLLAND Tulips, Daffodils, Iris, Crocus, Efc. PLANTS Now Ready SEEDLINGS $10.00 per 1000 5000 lots at $8.00.. per 1000 1000 2U inch. .$40.00 2% inch.. 55.00 F. O. B. WESTERN SPRINGS, ILLIhOIS SEEDS Greenhouse Grown 1000 seeds, $3.50 5000 seeds at $3.25.. ..per 1000 10,000 seeds for $27.50 F. O. B. CHICAGO 1921. The American Florist. 83 Ready Reference Section 15 CENTS, MET, PER LINE ASPABAGTJS. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri seed- lings, $1.25 per XOO; $12.00 per 1,000: iVi- in. pots, $6.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1,000; 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN, 43 "West 18th St. New York. ASPI/ENimVI. Asplenium Nidus Avis (Bird's Nest Fern). Good strong healthy stock, 3-in. pots at 35c each. Packing material charged for at cost. WM. K. HARRIS, 66th and Springfield Ave., "W. Philadelphia. Pa. BEGONIAS. BEGONIAS — 2% -IN. POTS READY NOW. 100 1,000 Melior $40.00 Cincinnati 40.00 Lorraine 27.60 $260.00 Chatelaine 7.00 65.00 M. A. Patten 8.00 76.00 Pride of Newcastle 12.00 110.00 Rex Begonias 16.00 160.00 New Begonia BETTY FAIR, semi-double, dwarf, deep cerise. Fine for bedding and pot plants. Rooted cuttings, $16.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 W. 18th St. New York. Begonia Chatelaine, 3-in., $6.00 per 100 We need room. KROWKA BROS., 6442 N. Western Ave., Chicago. CARNATIONS. FIKI.D-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS Large Bushy Stock „ 100 1000 White Enchantress $9.00 $80.00 Pink Enchantress 9.00 80.00 WEITOR BROS. 30 East Randolph St., Cbicaso CARNATION MATCHLESS. Good bushy stock, $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1,000; delivery any time. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON, Cedar Falls, la. Carnations. Write for price list of latest varieties. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette. Ind. ohrysanthemums. Chrysanthemum novelties for 1921. Pre- liminary list free. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. CliEVELAND CHERRIES. Cherries. Orange Queen and Cleveland. 2H-in., frame grown, vigorous plants. $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1,000. Paper pots, securely cleated. Cash with order. PETER PEARSON, 6732 Gunnison St.. Chicago, 111. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN — Grown by specialists from a selecto,! strain. Dark Xmas Red, Bright Red, Rose with Dark Eye, Rose Marienthal (Pink), American Beauty, White with Car- mine Eye. Pure White, Salmon (Glory of Wandsbek). 100 1.000 2% -inch pots $12.00 $100.00 2% -inch pots 15.00 3 -inch pots 18.00 3 -inch selected. .. 26.00 3%-inoh pots 36.00 4 -inch pots '40.00 and $50.00 Add 5% for packing. If Salmon alone Is ordered add 10 per cent to above prices. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St. New York Cyclamen seed now ready. We offer our own carefully selected strain of cyclamen seed, originally selected from the very best growers of the United States and Europe, and with fifty years' experience, and more than ten years of careful selection of only the very best plants for seed, we feel that no better strain can be had anywhere, at any price. Price list of seed, also cultural directions for growing cyclamen plants, on applica- tion. J. A. PETERSON & SONS Westwood, Cincinnati, O. CYCLAMEN From German seed, 3-in., ready for 4-in.. $20.00 per 100; $180.00 per 1,000. Assorted colors except white. In paper pots. Cash with order. PETER PEARSON 6736 Gunnison St. Chicago Cyclamen, "Vaughan's. Giant English grown. For varieties and prices, see dis- play advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Cyclamen. Finest obtainable, Wandsbek strain, healthy plants, good colors, 3-in., $15.00 per 100; extra select $18.00 per 100. Cash. Joseph Turski, Gross Point, 111. Cyclamen for one week only. 2% -in., $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1.000. 3-ln.. $20.00 and $25.00; 4-in.. $40.00 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin, 111. Cyclamen. Fine, strong, cool grown plants. 3-in., $18.00 per 100; $170.00 per 1.000. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Cyclamen, 2i^-in., good assortment, lead- ing varieties, $12.00 per 100. MATTHEW- SON'S, Sheboygan. Wis. FERNS. FERNS — Strong 2%-in., $6.60 per 100: $66.00 per 1,000. Boston, Roosevelt, Teddy, Jr., Verona. Whitmani, New Macawii, $10.00 per 100, $95.00 per 1.000. Larger sizes, ask for prices. Table fern seedlings, $3.00 per flat, 6 flats at $2.75 per flat. 10 flats, $2.50 per flat. Best varieties. Pteris Wimsettii, Wilsonii, Cyrtomium, (Holly) Aspidium, Albo Line- ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 Went 18th St. New York FERNS. BOSTON FERNS. Good, strong bushy stock. 6-in $0.40 6-in 76 7-in 90 10-in 2.00 Packing charges free. DAVIS FLORAL CO., Davenport, la. 50,000 pot grown Boston ferns for July and August delivery; 6-in., $1.00; 7-in., $1.60'; 8-in., $1.76 and $2.00. This stock is absolutely clean from insects and dis- ease. Prompt shipment Send us a trial order. THE "WALLACE FLORAL CO., 5744 Kircheval Ave. Boston Ferns. Bench grown, strong healthy plants with dark color, ready for 6-in., $36.00 per 100. KROWKA BROS.. 4938 N. W^estern Ave., Chicago. Table ferns, standard varieties, 2^ -in., $6.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Hardy Ferns, 111. descriptive list mailed. L. MOSBAEK, Ferndale, Askov, Minn. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, Nutt Buchner, Ricard, Poite- vine and Viand. Cood short Jointed plants. 2-in., $3.60 per 100; $36 per 1,000. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, N. Y. Geraniums, rooted cuttings only, send for prices. ALBERT M. HERR. R. F. D. 8. Lancaster, Pa. GREENS. Decorative Greens. Magnolia leaves, beech and oak sprays. Write for samples and prices. The Decorative Greens Co., Kinston, Ala. HARDWOOD ASHES. Fertilize with hardwood ashes. They give strength to the stem and color to the flower. Delivered to you for $30 per ton. Terms; Your check upon arrival. GEORGE STEVENS. 364 Mark St., Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. HYDRANGEAS. FRENCH HYDRANGEAS — 2il-lnch Pots. 100 Avalanche, white $ 8.00 Bouquet Rose 8.00 Baby Bimbinetti, rose 8.00 B. G. Hill, pink 10.00 General de Vibraye, rose 8.00 Tillie MouiUere, crimson rose 8.00 Otaksa 8.00 Mme. E. Mouillere, best white 8.00 Mme. Hamar. flesh 10.00 Mousseline, rose 8.00 Radiant, carmine 8.00 Souv. de. Chautard, rose 8.00 Trophee, reddest red 15.00 Larger sizes, ask for prices. A fine lot of pot-grown above kinds to grow on for next year. Ask for full list. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St. New York If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us ADout It. 84 The American Florist. July 23, HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangeas, fine 2% -in. French and Otaska, $4.60 per 100. Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON. Cedar Falls. la. IVIES. Hardy English Ivy. Exceptionally good stock. 2-ln., $2.76 per 100, $26.00 per 1,000; 3-in., $3.76 per 100, $36.00 per 1,000. R. Vincent. Jr.. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. I/ELY OF THE VALliEY. Lily of the Valley. New stock ready irom cold storage. Bruns' Celebrated Mar- ket Brand and Florists' Money Maker Brand. For prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. H. N. Bruns, 3032-42 W. Madison St., Chicago. Lily o£ the Valley. London Market Strain. From ice storage. Case of 600 pips, $18.00; case of 1,000 pips, $36.00. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New Tork. Lily of the Valley pips. Extra fine strain exhibitive size, German "Tubeck pips." Write for prices. J. M. THORBURN & CO., 63 Barclay St., New Tork. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO., orchid growers and raisers, Southgate, London, England. Cat- tleyas, Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. POINSETTIAS. Poinsettias, 2 14 -inch, $11.00 per 100: $96.00 per 1,000. California, also oak leaf type, 2% -in. pots, $16.00 per 100; $136.00 per 1,000. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th Street New Tork ROSES. PRIMUIjAS. PRIMULA OBCONICA GIGANTBA, 2%- In., grown from best Ronsdorfer strain, $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1,000. Following Colors — red, rose, apple blossom, lavender, salmon, white, oculata and compacta. Pri- mula Chinensis, Malacoides and Townsendii. 2H-in., same price. New Primula Malacoides Conspicua. Large flowering, clear rose with large yellow cen- ter, 2-in. pots. $8.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th Street New Tork Primula Obconica Giganteum. Our own strain and our reputation for this strain warrants us in saying that it is the best obtainable. The stock is in fine shape, ready to go out now; out of 2% -in., at $7.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL CO., 1643 Broadway, Denver, Colo. Primula obconica, 2% -in., good, strong plants at $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1.000: 4-in. at 26c; B-in. at 60c; 6-in. at 76o; Malacoides, 2% -in., $5.00 per 100. HENRT SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. ROSES. INCREASE TOUR PROFITS! Order Bench Rose Plants Now! Big Demand! Fine Stock! 100 1000 Russell Bench Plants $16.00 $150.00 Milady Bench Plants 16.00 140.00 Killarney Bench Plants 12.00 115.00 Ophelia Bench Plants 12.00 115.00 Sunburst Bench Plants 12.00 115.00 American Beauty 20.00 190.00 M. C. GUNTERBBRG Wholesale Florist 8 East Randolph St. Chicago, III. Roses. Richmond, 300 4-in. at $12.00; 300 3-in. Richmond, at $8.00; 200 4-in. Columbia, at $12.00; 200 3-in. Columbia, at $8.00. Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON, Cedar Falls, la. SUNBURST BENCH ROSE PLANTS Ready for shipment July 16 $10.00 per 100 No order for less than 100 accepted BASSBTT & WASHBURN Wholesale Florists 178 North Wabash Ave., Chicago L. D. 'Phone Central 1467 PRANK W. DUNLOP The 1920 Wonder! Own-root stock ready for immediate de- livery. $36.00 per 100; $300.00 per 1.000. CHARLES H. TOTTY CO. Madison, N. J. Multiflora Japonica Hose Seedlings. Best American Rose stock for budding and graft- ing. 4-6 mm.. ?16.00 per 1,000; 2-4 mm., $10.00 per 1,000. C. R. Burr & Co., Man- chester, Conn. Home Grown Stock riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiii Greatly Increased Demand Because of the Federal embargo against the im- portation of most kinds of Garden Plants, Roots and Bulbs, home ^rown stock is now in greatly increas- ed demand. If you have any to offer or are likely to have it soon, advertise in these columns now. SEEDS. Seeds. Pedigree and Belected stocks of rutabaga, turnip, cabbage. Savoy cabbage, beet and mangel ; flower seeds. Write for special prices. Kelway & Sons, Langport. Eng. Seeds, sweet peas, Spencer's grandlflora, etc. Asters and flower seeds In general. Tomato, lima and pole beans. John Bod- ger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds. Dreer's reliable flower. Cineraria, cyclamen and pansy. Por varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. The largest French cultures of Primulas. Ask for prices 1921 crop. Mala- coides, $22.69 per lb. JH. PAQUET, bd.. MagTian, Nice (Prance). Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract. Edgar P. Hurff. Swedesboro, N. J. Seeds. The Kenilworth Giant Pansy. Por.^ varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. Roses — Own Root. Ophelia, 3-in., $12. BO Per 1,000. $3.60; B.OOO lots at $3.25; 10.000 Dunlop, 3-in., $25.00 per 100. This Is all good stock and ready to go out now, THE PARK FLORAL, CO.. 1643 Broadway, Den- ver, Colo. SEEBS. Asparagus plumosus seed of new crop. Greenhouse grown. True flat sprayed type. Per 1,000, $3.50; 5,000 lots at $3.25; 10,000 for $28.50; 25,000 at special price. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. CHICAGO and 41-43 Barclay St., N. Y. City. Seed. Cyclamen. Best English and Ger- man strain, separate colors. Salmon- "Wandsbek and Salmon King. $15.00 per 1,000. All other colors. $12.00 per 1,000. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO., 50 Park Place. New Tork Seeds, Flower in all seasonable varieties. For varieties and prices see display ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry F. Michell Co., 516-518 Market St.. Phila- delphia, Pa. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, muskmelon. squash and pumpkin ; sweet, flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co.. Valley, Neb. Seed. Cyclamen. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. American Bulb Co., 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Seeds, Sweet, flint and dent corn, cu- cumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds. Specialties: Pepper, eggplants, to- mato, vine seed and fleld corn. G'eorge R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers. Pedricktown, N. J. Seeds. Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon applica- tion. S. D. Woodruff & Sons. 82 Dey St., New York. Seed 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 highest qual- ity. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. T. Seeds. Specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet pea, 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 St., Chicago. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon, squash and pump- kin seed, sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Seed. Lawn mixtures and fleld, whole- sale. Write for prices. Atlantic Grass Seed Co., 46 W. Broadway. New York. Seed. Flower and Garden seeds. Sweet pea and nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed Co., Arroyo Grande, 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. Seeds. Choice sweet peas, nasturtium and flower. L. D. Waller Seed Co., Gua- dalupe, Calif. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1921. The American Florist. 85 SEEDS. 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. Garden Seeds. All varieties. I. N. Simon : Son, 438 Market Street, Philadelphia. Pa. Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Hapids, Mich. Seeds which succeed. Cet quotations from Landreth. Bristol, Pa. SWEET PEAS. Yellow Sweet Peas. These can be ob- tained by using McClenahan Yellow Flower dye. See display advertisement elsewhere In this issue. McClenahan Greenhouses, 40th and Philips street, Oklahoma City, Okla. VEGETABLE PLANTS. CELERY, CAULIFLOWER AND CABBAGE PLANTS. 1,000,000 celery plants, ready now. "White Plume, Golden Heart, G'iant Pascal, Winter Queen, $2.50 per 1,000; re-rooted, $3.00 per 1,000. Golden Self-Blanching, (French- grown seed), $3.00 per 1,000; re-rooted. $3.75 per 1,000. All plants are extra strong and have mass of fine roots. 500,000 cauliflower plants. Snowball $4.00 per 1000, re-rooted. 5,000,000 cabbage plants. Copenhagen Market, Enkhuizen Glory, All Head Early, Early Plat Dutch, Late Flat Dutch. Sure- head, Danish Eallhead and Red Danish, $1.75 per 1000; 5000 $8.00; 10,000 $15.00; 25.000, $35.00; 500, $1.00. Customer's Letter: "I wish to thank you for your prompt attention to my order of June 16th for 7500 cauliflower plants. The plants were flne and arrived in good condi- tion. Inclosed find $2.00 for which please ship me 500 more cauliflower. Respectfully, Paul E. G'oodnch, Clark's Summit, Pa." If you want plants we will ship either by express or parcel post. Send for free list of all vegetable plants. PAUL F. ROCHELLE, Morristown, N. J. MISCELLANEOUS. MISCELLANEOUS. TOBACCO PRODUCTS. Pine, clean dust, 100 lb. bag. $3.00; 500 lbs.. $10.00. Freah. dry stems, 300 lb. bale. $4.00. P. O. E. Lane. Pa. Write for samples and quantity prices. TOBACCO PROD. CO., Box 282 D.. Lancaster. Pa. Seed packets for 1921. All packet sizes and larg^er bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogues, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitch- burg. Mass. Cane stakes, green and natural. For sizes and prices, see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. A. Henderson & Co.. 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Concrete bench legs, 16-in. high. Ship- ment made from our Joliet plant at Joliet, 111. Write for particulars and prices. DAVIS-JOLIET CO., Davenport, Iowa. Gold letters of best quality. Prices great- ly reduced. Write today for samples and prices. J. Lichtenberger, 1560 Avenue A. New York. Thomson's celebrated manure. Sold by all dealers or from sole makers. Wm. Thomson & Sons. Ltd.. Clovenfords, Scot- land. Meyers' Green Florists' Thread is the best for all florists/ purposes. Write for prices. John C. Meyer. Florist Thread Works. Lowell, Mass. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Cata- logues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., PainesviUe. O. 1.000 letterheads and 1.000 envelopes. $8.50. Good stock. Cash please. G'orham Printery, Inc., 542 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a century. Price list now ready. The D. HIU Nursery Co., Box 404, Dundee. 111. Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House. 523 Plymouth Place. Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for catalogue. Raedlein Basket Co.. 713 Mil- waukee Ave., Chicago. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. 1.000. 90c postpaid. Henry A. Dreer. 713 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Florist specialties and supplies of every description. Sam Seligman, 116 W. 28th St.. New York. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Giblin & Co., Utica, N. Y. 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., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago. MISCELLANEOUS Greenhouse glass. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. Cut 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.. Springfield, Mass. Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for 35c. 3,000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury. Galesburg. 111. FERTILIZERS, Ground tankage delivered to your railway station for $60.00 per ton. Hardwood ashes for $30.00 per ton. Terms: Your check when goods arrive. GEORGE STEVENS, Peterborough, Ontario. Magic fertilizers for the fiorist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co., 809 Exchange Ave.. U. S. Yards, Chicago. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON. Stratford, London. England. 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 florists' 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, cypress roof ma- terial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted oh request. John C. Moninger Co.. 908 Blackhawk St.. Chi- cago. Greenhouse glass, paint and putty. Hooker's Dolesco brand. Big stock, priced right, good brands. H. M. Hooker Paint & Glass Co.. 651-659 W. Washington Blvd.. Chicago, Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave.. Chicago. Greenhouses. superior In construction, durable and inexpensive. Write for esti- mates. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 3100 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago. G'reenhouse glass, paints and putty. It will pay you to get our estimates. The Dwelle-Kaiser Co., 251 Elm St., Buffalo. N. Y. Peclcy Cypress, drop siding, ship lap. flooring, white cedar posts, etc., everything in lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St., Chicago. if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About If. 86 The American Florist. July 23^ INSECTICIDES. Aphine, $1 per qt. ; $2.50 per gal. Pun- g-ine, $1 per qt. ; $3.50 per gal. Vermlne. $1 per qt. ; $3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madison, N. J. liABEIiS. LABELS, for nurserymen and florists. Benjamin Chase Co., Derry Village, N. H. POTS AND PANS. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H. Hews & Co., Inc.. Cambridge, Mass. Pots. Florists'. Prices low and quality guaranteed. The Progressive Clay Co., 9th Floor. Marbridge Bldg., New York. Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Zane Pot- tery Co., South ZanesviUe O. Florists' red pots. Write us for prices before buying. George Keller Pottery Co.. 2614-2622 Herndon St., ChicaKO. WHOIjESAIiE OUT FLOWERS. Allen, J. K.. New York. Amling Co., E. _C., Chicago. Angermueller Co., Geo. H., St. Louia, Mo. Bassett & Washburn. Chicago. Berger Bros., Philadelphia. Pa. Berning, H. G., St. Louis. Mo. Brenner- Edward. New York. Budlong Co.. J. A., Chicago. Charles, Harry, New York. Chicago Flower Growers' Ass'n.. Chicago. Coan, J. J.. Inc., New York. Doyle & Booth, New York. Erne & Company, Chicago. Foerster Co., Joseph, Chicago. Ford, M. C, New York. Ford, William P., New York. Froment. H. E.. New York. Goldstein, I.. New York. Hart, Geo. B., Rochester. N. Y. Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York. Holton »& Hunkel Co., Milwaukee. Wis. Kasting Co., W. F.. Buffalo, N. Y. Kennicott Bros., Chicago. Kervan Co., The, New York. Kessler. Wm. A., New York. Krutchen, John, Chicago. Kuhl, G'eorge A.. Pekln. III. Mackle. William. New York. McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Meconi, Paul, New York. Millang, Joseph A,, New York. Neidinger Co., Jos. G., Philadelphia, Pa. N, Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Niessen Co.. The Leo. Philadelphia, Pa. Best Books for Florists. The following books should be in every florist's and gardener's library. A good book on any subject in which you are especially in- terested is worth years of experience and should be kept convenient for reference at all times. Send prices quoted and we send the books. Principles and Practice of Pruning.-^M. G'. Kains, lecturer on horticulture, Columbia University. Covering investigations, extend- ing- over a number of years, as well as set principles based upon the laws of plant growth. 420 pages, profusely illustrated. Price $2.50. Cabbagres, Cauliflower, Allied VeeretaWes. — By C. L. Allen. Also contains chapters on seed raising, insects, pests and fungus dis- eases common to these plants. Price 90 cents. The Garden Month by Month. — By Mabel Cabot Sedgwick. A well classified list of hardy herbaceous and other plants arranged for each month. Illustrated. Price. $4.30. The Orchard and Fruit Garden. — By E. P. Powell. The volume is well illustrated and the author is a practical m.an who knows his subject. 321 pages. Price, $1.50. The Book of the Peony. — By Mrs. Edward Harding. A complete history of this flower, charmingly written. 259 pages and 44 il- lustrations. Cloth. Price, $6.00. Plant Propagration. Greenhouse and Nurs- ery Practice. — By M. G. Kains. For the practical man, the teacher and the amateur. 342 pages, fully illustrated. Price. $2.25. Commercial Carnation Culture.— Edited by J. Harrison Dick. A practical guide to modern methods of growing 262 pages, freely illustrated. Price, $1.75. Success in Market Gardening. — By Her- bert Rawson. No one in the business for profit can be without this latest edition. 271 pages and 22 illustrations. Price, $1.40. Vines and How to Grow Them. — By Wm. M. McCuUom. A list of varieties for differ- ent locations is contained in this book of 300 pages. Illustrated. Price, $1.10. Chrysanthemum Manual. — By Elmer D. Smith. Fourth Edition. Profusely Illus- trated. Price, 60 cents. Daffodils, Narcissi, How to Grow Them. — By A. M. Kirby. Illustrated. 233 pages. Price, $1.21. Practical Floriculture. — By Peter Hender- son. A guide to the successful propagation and cultivation of florists' plants, illus- trated. 325 pages. Price, $2.00. Landscape Gardening:. — By Sam*l Maynard. 238 pages, 165 illustrations. Price, $1.75, How to ILay Out Suburban Homes. — By Herbert J. Kellaway. Contains many use- ful hints. 112 pages, 38 half-tone illustra- tions and 16 plans and maps. Price, $2.00. Principles of Floriculture. — By Professor E. A. White. Covers the principles of flower growing. 467 pages, illustrated. Price, $2.25. The American Flower Garden. — By Nelt.ie Blanchan. Well bound. 368 pages and 92 illustrations. Price, $5.35. Celery Culture. — By J. C. Vaughan. The subject thoroughly covered. 59 pages, il- lustrated. Price, 50 cents. The Principles of Fruit Growins:, — By t.. H. Bailey. Fruit culture is treated thor- oughly. 616 pages. Price. $1.25. The Landscape Beautiful. — By Frank A. Waugh. An interesting book. 336 pages. Illustrated. Price. $2.50. Orchids: Their Culture and Manafrement. — By W. Watson. Eight colored plates. 544 pages. Price, $10.00. Greenhouse Construction. — By L. R. Taft. How to build and heat a greenhouse. Il- lustrated. Price, $2.25. Insects Injurious to Vesretables. — By F. B. Chittenden. 163 illustrations In the 262 pages. Price, $1.75. Greenhouse Management. — By Prof. L. R. Taft. Covers the subject completely. 338 pages. Price, $2.25. The Book of Water Gardeninir. — By Peter Bisset. 200 pages. 130 illustrations. Price. $2.50. Farm and Garden Rule Book.— By Pro- fessor L. H. Bailey. Price. $2.00. Strawberry Growing-. — By Prof. S. W. Fletcher. 325 pages. Profusely illustrated. Price, $1.75. How to Grow Roses. — By Robert Pyle. 125 pages. Illustrated, Price, $1.00. The Goldfish.— By Hugo Mulertt. 100 pages. Handsomely illustrated. Price, $2.00. Mushroom Culture. — By B. M. Duggar. 260 pages, fully iUiistrated. Price. $2.00. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 440 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago, III. WHOIiESALE OUT FLOWERS, Pierson, A. N.. Inc., Cromwell. Conn. Pittsburgrh Cut Flower Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Chicago. P.oUworth Co.. C. Milwaukee. Wis. Pyfer & Co.. A. T.. Chicago. Randall Co.. A. L.. Chicago. Beid. Edward. Philadelphia. Pa. Reinberg. George, Chicago. Reinberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. Rusch & Co.. Gust, Milwaukee. Wis. Siebrecht, Geo. C. New York. WHOIiESAIiE CUT FliOWERS. Sullivan, Dolan & Co., New Tork. Tonner, O. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co., Chas. H. Madison. N. J. Traendly & Schenck, New York. Traveling Wholesale Florists, New Tork. United Cut Flower Co., New Tork. Vaughan, A. L. & Co., Chicago. Weiland & Risch Co., Chicago. Weiss, Herman. New Tork. Wietor Bros.. Chicago. Winterson Co.. E. F.. Chicago. Young & Co.. A. I., New Tork. Zech & Mann. Chicago. If You Do Not Find Wtiat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us ADout !t. 1921. The American Florist. 87 The recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fiy, thrips and soft scale. FUNGinC. For mildew, rust and other blights affecting flowers, fruits and vegetables. VERMINC. For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. Quaptp S1.00 Gallon, $3.00 Sold by Dealers. Aphine Mfg. Company MADISON, N. J. MenHon the American Floriat when writini^ Florists' Pots Our plant at York, Pa., has I made florists' pots for nearly ' ninety years. We took First Prize at Last Three Exposi- tions. We may not be the oldest manufacturers in our line, but assuredly have the best pots. Try Ds on your next order. Prices Low. Quality Guaranteed. Address aO conuniniicalioiu to The Progressive Clay Company MarifridTBuuiina. Ncw Yotk City Branch Office, Bulletin Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa Mention the American Florist when writing Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Lars- est. Brightest and Best British I Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual subscription for weekly and quarterly numbers. One Dol- lar. (International money or- der.) Subscribe today and keep in touch with Eurooean markets and tooios. 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Red Pols Refined Clays — Skilled Labor THE ZANE POTTERY CO. SO. ZANESVILUE, OHIO "Moss Aztec" Ware HORACE C. GRAY CO. 200 Fifth Avenue New York Mention the American Florist when writing Wired Toothpicks 10,000, $3.60; 60,000, $11.00^ Manofactnred by W. J. COWEE, BerKn, N. Y. Sample Free. For Sale by Dealers. Mention the American Florist when writing CAMBRIDGE: NKW YORK World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of FLOWER POTS WilT? A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. Gaorge Kollor Pottery Go. Successors to 6E0.KELLER&SQN, MaaufactnrerB of Red Pots Befor* buying writs tor prioei 2614-2622 HemdOB St.. CHICAGO. 88 The American Florist. July 23, Index toAdvertlsers. AllenJ K 69 Alpha Floral Co 70 Americ'nBulb Co... I AmlingECCo 65 Andersons A 70 Angermueller G H Co 60 Aphine Mfg Co 87 ApolloFlowerShop. 71 AtlanticGrassSdCo. 77 B Baerjulius 75 Barclay Nursery 80 Barnard W W Co... 81 Barnes W J 73 Bassett&Washburn. 58 BattistaMatthew A.. 74 Baumer Auer 75 Baum's Home of Flowers 72 Baur Window Glass Co IV BayersdorferH&Co. 64 Bees Ltd 70 Berger Bros 66 BerningH G 66 Blackistone Inc 74 BodgerJ aSons Co. 78 Bohannon Flo Co... 70 Botanical Nurs Co . . 64 Bramley&Son 70 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 76 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 74 BrennerEdward 69 Broadway Florist 71 Brown A J Seed Co . 76 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 77 Bruns HN 77 Bryan Alonzo J 56 BudlongCoJ A 63 Bnnyard 73 BurneeWACo 78 BarrCR&Co 82 California Florists... 70 Callahan TJ& Co... 88 Central Floral Co.... 75 Charles Harry 68 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 60 Clark EB Seed Co.. 77 Clarke's Sons D 71 Clay&Son Ill CoanJJ 68 Conard & Jones Co.. 80 CongressFl'w'rShp. 73 Cooke Geo H 75 Cowee W T 87 CoyH C Seed Co... 78 Craig Robt Co 56 Cnlp WH&Co 73 Danker Fred A 73 Dards Chas 73 Decorative Greens „Co 61 De Graaf Bros Ltd.. 82 Diener Richard Co.. 80 Dietsch A & Co IV Dominion FlorafCo.. 74 DornerF&SonsCo. 82 Doyle & Booth 68 DreerHA Ill 56 88 DunlopJohnH 74 Eble Charles 71 Eckrich A 74 Edwards Folding Box Co IV Elm CityNursCo... 80 Erne& Co 64 Exotic Gardens 70 Eyres H G 70 Fallon Florist 75 Fish HenryBerrien.. 77 Foerster Co Jos 59 Foley Greenhouse MfgCo IV Ford M C 69 Ford William P 69 Fox's 72 Frey Alois 81 Frey & Frey 72 Froment HE 69 Frost Chas 54 Furrow & Co 73 Gasser J M Co 70 George Alex S 70 Giblin&Co Ill 87 GnattOve Co The... 64 Goldstein 1 69 GorhamPrinterylnc. 87 GrakelowChas H .. 75 Grand RapidsFloCo. 71 Grimm & Gorly 71 Gude Bros 75 H Habermehl'sSonsJJ. 70 Hammond's Faint & Slug Shot Wks.. IV Hardesty & Co 74 HartGeoB 69 Hart Henry 75 HavenSeed Co 77 Hayes Irene 74 Heinl John G &Son. 70 HendersonA&Co.... I Henderson Lewis.... 75 Hentz&Nash 68 Hess&Swoboda 71 Hession " 73 Hews& Co A H 87 Hill D Nurs Co 80 Hogewoning&Sons, 81 Hollywood Gardens. 72 Holm & Olson 72 Holton& HunkelCo. 67 Hooker H M Glass &PaintCo Ill HortTradeJournal.. 87 Houghton Gorney Flower Shop 70 Hurff Edgar F 78 I Ickes-BraunMill Co IV IdlewildGreenhs.... 75 Jahn Hugo 75 Johnson & Chronis.. 70 Joy Floral Co 74 K Kasting W F Co I KellerPott'yCoGeo.. 87 Keller Sons J B 71 Kelway & Son 77 Kennicott Bros Co.. 58 KervanCoThe 69 Kessler Wm- 69 Kottmiller A 73 Kroeschell Bros Co. Ill Kruchten John 65 KuhlGeo A 56 Lagarde&Speelman. 77 LandrethSeed Co... 78 Lange A 71 LangFlo aNursCo. 72 Lichtenberger J 68 Littlefield Florist.... 70 Lord&BurnhamCo. 87 Louise FlowrShop.. 71 M McCallum Co 67 McClenahanGrhs... 59 McHutchison& Co.. 78 Mackie William 69 Malandre Bros 73 Mangel 70 Matthewson's 75 Meconi Paul...' 69 Memphis Floral Co.. 73 Metaire Ridge Nurs. 74 Meyer' A. 74 Meyer John C Florist Thread Works 60 Michell HenryFCo. . 78 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 65 Millangjos A 69 Miller Bros Co 78 Miller Floral Co 71 GREENHOUSE GLASS Best Bpands SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. 2263 Lumbcp St., CHIOIGO \II/I/II>II/IIW/W/I' TYPE C-OPEN SPAN PURLIN PIPE TIE ni/iiii/iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiimiiniiimniiiiiiiih 1 \iliiimii/iii/iini\ '■■ ' This is a popular Callahan type — economical to erect, strong, and furnished in three convenient widths. How to Meet Competition There never was a time when you needed Callahan Cut-to-Fit * Greenhouses more than now — for Callahan Greenhouses will help you solve your problem of keeping prices down and profits up. Callahan methods of standardization give you the greatest value for the money. When a Callahan Greenhouse comes to you every mem- ber is machine cut-to-fit. You save in cost of erection. And our fac- tory equipped with the latest improvements in wood-working machinery, enables us to turn out exact cut-to-fit members at least cost for labor. Also, Callahan Greenhouses have a number of exclusive features that mean greater durability and miore satisfactory service. We will be glad to furnish you with complete information when you are ready. Why not get it now? T. J. CALLAHAN CO. 167 S. Canal St.. Dayton, Ohio. Permanite in stock for immediate shipment. MoningerJ C Co. ...Ill MurraySamuel 73 N Neidinger JosG Co.. 67 NewellA 75 NY Cut Flower Ex.. 69 NY Floral Co 72 Niessen Leo Co 66 O Olympia Florist 73 P Park Floral Co 75 PedrickGR&Son.. 81 Pennthe Florist 74 Philips Bros 75 Pierce F O Co .Ill Pierson FR Co .... I Pierson AN(Inc)...I 56 Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 76 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 75 PillsburylL 75 Pittsburgh Cut Flo Co 67 Podesta&Baldocchi. 74 PoehlmannBrosCo.. II PoUworihCCCo.... 67 Potter Floral Co 73 Progressive Clay Co. 87 Pulverized Manure Co The Ill Pyler AT&Co 65 R Raedlein Basket Co. 65 Randall A LCo 65 Randall's Flo Shop.. 74 Randolph & Mc- Clements 73 Rawlings Elmer 82 Ready Reference.... 83 Reed & Keller IV Regan Ptg House. ..IV Reid Edw 66 Rein berg Geo 65 Reinberg Peter 59 Rice Bros 67 Rice Jerome B Seed Co 77 RobinsonJCSeedCo. 81 Rock WmL Flo Co.. 72 RodgersJW 73 Rohnert Waldo 77 Rosaia Bros 75 Rosery Floral Co.... 75 RoutzahnSeed Co... 81 RuschG&Co 67 Ryan Bros 53 S SalzerSeed Co J A.. 74 SceeryEdw 75 Schiller the Florist.. 70 Schillo A Lum Co... IV Schlatter W& Son. .Ill Schmidt Chas L 75 SeligmanSam 64 Shaffer Geo C 74 Sharp Partridge & Co 88 SheppardHW 74 SiebrechtGeo C 69 Simon & Son I N.... 77 Situations&Wants.. 53 SkidelskySS&Co.. I Smith A W&Co.... 73 Smith &C0ED.... 82 Smith Henry 74 Speelman C'J&Sons. 77 Standard BulbCo 81 Storrs&HarrisonCo. 80 StumppGE M 73 Sullivan Dolan &Co. 68 Superior Machine & Boiler Works Ill T ThorburnJM &Co.. 77 DREER'S Florists' Specialties New Brand New Style "RIVERTON HOSE" Furnished in lengths up to 500 feet without seam or joint. The HOSE for the FLORIST 54-inoh, pern 22o Reel of 500 ft 21o 2 Reels, lUOO ft 20c i4-inch , per ft 19c Reel of 500 ft 18c Couplings furnished without charge. HENRY A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American m i li^l iS^rt-'^ mi. 5^5 \l' jL^^y 'j^^M^lf^^ *a(jL^f'^yr-^a SrnH p^fi 7r tti^^^VnW 11 1^*=^ 0/^ 1 Florist when writing TonnerO A &L A.. 63 Totty Chas H 54 Traendly&Schenck. 69 Traveling Wholesale Florist 69 Trepel Joseph 71 U United Cut Flo Co.. 69 V Vaughan A L Co ... 61 Vaughan's Seed Store I 57 79 82 Vick'a Sods Jas 81 Vincent RJt& Sons Co I W Walker F Co 75 Waller LD Seed Co. 77 WeberFH 71 Weiland& Risch... 65 Weir Jas 74 Weiss Herman 69 Welch's Flower Shp. 75 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 77 Wietor Bros 60 Williams MrsE A.. 72 Winterson Co E F. . 64 WittboldGCo 71 WittboldHCo 72 WolfJlphn 72 Wolfskin Bros & MorrisGoldenson . 71 Woodruff SD&Sona> 81 Y Yokohama NursCo , 77 Young A L&Co.... 68 Z Zane Pottery Co.... 87 Zech& Mann 62 65 BxnBrina is "tbB Prnw at ths JIbssbIi thETB may ba mnre comfart Hmidsbips, but wb btb ttiB Erst to taucb Unknnwn Ssas" Vol. LVII. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JULY 30, 1921. No. 1730 The American Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1991 by Ainericnn Florist Company. Entered ns Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891 " at tlie Post <3llice :it Cliicago, Illinois, unfler act of March 3, 1879. Published Evekt Satueday et AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico. SI. 50 a year; Canada, $2.50-. Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $3.00. Volumes Half Yearly From August 3, 1901. Siligle Copies, 10 cents. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., A.merican Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officebs— Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass., President; Adolphus Gddb, Washington, D. C, Vice-President; John Younq, 41-43 West 18th St., New Yorit, Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. The thirty seventh annual convention will be held at Washington. D. C, August 16-18, 1921. Fifth National Flower Show. The Filth National Flower Show will be held at Cleveland, O., March 25 to April 1, 1922, FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION. Next annual meeting at Toronto, Ont., October 11-13,1921. Oppicebs: Philip Bbbitmeter, De- troit, Mich., President; H. Q. Dillemuth, To- ronto, Ont., Vice-President; Albert Pochelon, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting will be held at Detroit Mich., August 23-35, 1921. Officeks: Henbt W. BuscH, Detroit, Mich. .President; .J.V. Bubgevin, New York, Vice-President; Emmett P. Gbiffin, East St. Louia, III., Secretary-Treasurer. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting at Detroit, Mich., Sep- tember 13-15, 1921. Officbbs: F. H. Rdthekpobd, Hamilton, Ont., President; W. B. Jones, 2800 Brighton Road, N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa., Secretary- Treasurer AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, at Hotel Pennsylvania, New Vork, September 27 30, 1921: Officebs: Richabd Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., President; E. C. VicK 205 Elwood Ave.. Newark, N. J., Secretary. AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, St. Thomas, Ont., August 24-25, 1921. Officers, H. E. Meadeb, Dover, N. H., President; A. C. Bbal, Ithaca, N. Y., Secretary SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. miininiiiBiniiBiiniii Alternantheras. The propag-ating' bed will not be full at this season, and it is one of the best times to procure a stock of that splen- did carpet bedding- plant, the Alteman- thera paronychioides major. This plant simply refuses ito grow during the winter, and it is almost impossible to procure cuttings until late, with the re- sult that the plants are necessarily small. Any amount of cuttings can be procured now and they can be easily rooted either in flats of soil or in the propagating bed. "When the cut- tings are inserted give them a good watering and keep them shady for -two or three weeks, and they will all root. They can then be planted in flats about one inch apart and placed in a frame outside or in the irreenhouse. They can be wintered in a warm dry house on" a shelf near the glass, and potted in April, and will make fine plants. The other varieties are much more vigorous and will thrive in a lower temperature. A few old plants can be lifted and propagated in the spring in the usual manner. Migfiionette. The plants from mignonette from seed sown in July will have to be placed in their winter quarters in the bench in September. If extra large and long spikes, they are always so much admired, are wanted, the soil will have to be very rich. To ordinary compost (that is, two-thirds loam and one-third manure) add about as much manure again, making the soil about half and half. The plants should be set about 12 inches apart. Water only around the plant until the roots begin to spread in the soil. Keep the soil free from weeds, well scratched over and loose, that it may not become sour. The tops should be pinched off until six or eight branches have been formed. The cabbage worm will soon make its appearance unless this has been guarded against, and if a leaf is found eaten hunt for them at once. DnninniHimiiiiMiiS When they first make their appear- ance they are only about a quarter of an inch long. They are green, just the color of the foliage, but have a velvety appearance, and are generally found on the -midrib of the leaf or on the stem. Hand picking is the only remedy, and it takes sharp eyes to find them, but they must be gotten rid of or they will soon ruin the plants. Geranium Propagating. It is none too early to begin the propagation of geraniums, especially if it is doubtful about there being stock enough. Any plants that have become established and made a growth that will furnish a cutting will not be injured by the taking of the growing end; in fact, they will be benefited, for they will break more shoots for the September propagation. Many growers in making the fall propaga- tion, after trimming the cuttings, in- sert them in 2%-inch pots in soil, plac- ing the pots on shelves near the glass. This is a very economical w^ay of handling the cuttings after cool weather has set in, but for summer propagation the bench of sand is to be preferred. In making the cuttings, trim off all the foliage except the small leaves at the tip. Be sure that the sand is pounded down hard, so that it will retain all the water possible. In inserting the cuttings use a small round stick as a dibble, making a hole just large enough in which to place the cutting. This will dasturbi the bed of sand much less than drawing a knife or other tool through it. After the cutting is placed in the sand, press the sand firmly and then water heavily, so that the sand will settle firmly around the cutting. The cut- tings should then be shaded from the sun either by papers or by stretching cheese cloth over them. This will pre- vent wilting and evaporation. No further watering will be necessary un- til the plants begin to root. One of the greatest mistakes made by grow- ers in the summer and fall propaga- 90 The American Florist. July 30j tion of geraniums is the continual watering which will invariably cause damping off and rot. Never mind if the surface of the sand becomes dry; if it has been properly packed there will be moisture enough below to cause them to root. If the cuttings wilt, a slight syringing or placing wet papers over them will revive them. A good strike can invariably be made by fol- lowang this method. Violets. It will soon be September and time to house the plants of the double va- vieties of violets that are grown in the field, the more successful growers be- ing of the opinion that the plants should be under glass before the sea- son of heavy dews. In prepai-ing the beds, have plenty of old leaves; it is not necessary that they be rotted; in fact, leaves gathered last fall are to be preferred, for they will generate a little heat in the soil and the violet plants seem to grow and push their roots Into half-rotted leaves better than in leaf mold that is finely decom- posed. A layer of three inches of leaves in the bottom of the bed will prove of great advantage in violet cul- ture. Whatever manure is used should be thoroughly rotted. The violet will not root into fresh manure at all. An old gardener, who was very success- ful in violet culture, once told us how he_ prepared his frames. They were made in a similar manner to hotbeds, only instead of manure, a foot of leaves was placed at the bottom and eight or 10 inches of soil placed on them. The leaves will furnish a mild heat nearly all winter, and greatly assist in keep- ing the frames warm. We tried that method the following fall and, think- ing" that the leaves would not furnish nutriment enough, we incorporated a good quantity of half-rotted manure in the soil, the manure still being more or less lumpy. The violets grew finely and produced an excellent crop of large flowers. In the spring when we lifted the plants we found the roots had all gone into the leaves, there be- ing no feeding roots in the soil, and in making their way throu,gh the loam had avoided all the manure, this still being in the lumps as when placed in the soil. In lifting the plants avoid allowing the roots to become dry; lift with a good clump of soil and do not keep the plants too long in the air, only lifting what can be handled ex- peditiously. Plant fli-mly, but avoid walking on the beds; water as soon as planted and water well, so that the soil will be firmed around the plants. Shade for a few days until growth starts, and then give all the air and light possible^ S. A. F. Trade Exhibition Hall. The accompanying illustrations show the exterior and interior of Convention hall at Fifth and K streets, Washing- ton, D. C. The building, erected for a market house and still used for this purpose on the ground floor, had very high side walls and a sharp arched roof, which in the intervening space afforded room for a second story of immense floor area, which was after- ward built in. This floor is on a level with the bottom of the large windows at the front end of the building. There are an abundance of windows in the sides of the roof, and a well lighted ventilator running the full length of the peak. The lighting facilities appear excellent, there being eight rows of suspended electric lamps the full length of the hall. There is a large gallery across the entrance to the hall from which the interior view was taken. It is about 10 minutes' ride on several lines of cars from the center of the city. THE RETAIL TRADE Condncted by Robt. Klft, Phlla., Pa. Next Week in the Flower Shop. There is no question but this is one of the dullest months of the year; at the same time there is always enough doing to make it worth while to plan a bid for business. The country is full of tourists on pleasure bent, visiting friends to whom they desire to pay courtesies, for which purpose there is nothing better than flowers. Keep the windows and front inviting so that all who pass and are in any way inclined to buy will decide that they are safe to leave their order in such a pleasant looking- shop. There is no question that much trade is in- fluenced by the bid that is made for it, and even when least expected re- sults are at times surprising. This is the time to have the delivery car done up and its mechanism over- hauled. Quick transportation is now such an important factor that automo- bile delivery, once considered almost a luxury, is now a necessity. A good look- ing delivery car with the firm name prominently displayed is a splendid ad- vertisement every minute it is on duty and its clean, spick and span appear- ance has much to do with the impres- sion it creates. Asters are now arriving in good quan- tities and will soon be at the height of their flowering period. Every advan- tage should be taken to make the most of this seasonable flower. They are especially adapted for sprays and in the short stemmed stock there is nothing better for design work. As a special in small vase handle baskets, pink in blue, with a touch of blue fibre ribbon, white in light green, light blue in pink, etc., there is a blending of colors, add- ing much to the attractiveness of the arrangement, particularly when a number are displayed together. Dozens of a color featured in cornucopias of wax paper, a number together with a conspicuous price card will influence buyers, particularly those on their way home. PLANNING FOR COMING SEASON. Plan now for the opening of the com- ing season. There is very much that can be thought out at this time, when one has leisure and the plans carried out, that will be of the greatest advantage in laying the foundation for a better and increasing business. This is par- ticularly the case in all kinds of pub- licity matter, of which a series of leaflets to be inclosed in all inail, bills, letters and also boxes of cut flowers will be found very effective. Your printer will get up a line of special post cards in colors that carry for a penny. These, if well printed with up- to-the-minute news, have a bright, ar- tistic appearance that is certain tO" get a once over, and being frequently received will be sure to keep the store- constantly in mind. Such attractive notices sent out weekly or bi-monthly are sure to be beneficial in holding old and influencing new customers. A series of blank cards ready for the- printer could now be addressed by the office help that would interfere seri- ously with their work later on. Run a sale of ferns; growers are- anxious now to move some of their Boston types, rapidly growing stock,, much of which is well finished' and can be offered at prices that should make SUMMER WINDOW OF STILES FLORAL CO.. OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. 1921. The American Florist. 91 quick sales. A good sized block of this stock in front and about the store will present an attractive appearance and influence the sale of other special features. It is well to watch the ice in the box these warm days, particularly when filled with stock over night for an early morning' order. If the ice gives out the temperature at once rises, fer- ■g-reenhouses to the department of floriculture of Cornell university and it is on this site that the rose, peony and iris test gardens were established. Mr. Thomas purchased the piece of ground consisting of four and one- half acres west of Ithaca and built new greenhouses and conducted the business under the old firm name with Ralph J. Roskelly, who has been asso- erected by Mr. Thomas, and in addi- tion to growing the material for the ' local store he has catered to the whole- sale trade. The past few years he has made a specialty of the culture of be- gonias, with which he has been very successful. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS' Flfch and K Streets, CONVENTION HALL, EXTERIOR WashingtoD, D C. mentation sets in and a gas is formed that very often ruins or badly dam- ages all petaled flowers such as roses, etc. Herbaceous phlox is good stock at this time; its coloring is gorgeous, they are very decorative, particularly for the store or window, if well soaked and the stems full of water, will an- swer for funeral sprays and design work. Keep at the design work that is to be needed later on, for it will turn the idle hours into profitable days if they are worked continuously. Christmas wreaths can be better made now than in the rush hours be- fore the holidays. What is profit now will with the extra and inexperienced help then add greatly to the expense, while the strain of the overtime hours saps the pep and efficiency. Get a big stock of wreaths mossed up; they are certain to come in handy later on. All preparedness work of this kind saves time, and time is money to the man who makes practical use of it. BODl Floral Co. Incorporated. The Bool Floral Co.. Ithaca, N. Y., was established about 25 years ago by Henry Bool. Greenhouses were erected upon the Bool farm about three miles from Ithaca and the retail business was conducted from a furniture store which was also owned by the Bool Co. The business grew steadily and after operating in this way for about three years Arthur H. Bool, realizing the possibilities for development, pur- chased the business and opened a flow- er store at 215 East State street, the present home of the concern. He con- ducted the business successfully for about 14 years and then sold the store to J. A. Thomas of Oswego. At this time he also sold the farm and the ciated with the Bool Co. for about 18 years, as manager. In 1916 Mr. Ros- kelly purchased the business and has conducted it with a great deal of suc- cess ever since. Mrs. Roskelly, who is very active in the business, has also been with the company for a good many years. At this time Arthur H. Bool purchased the greenhouse plant Fifth National Flower Show. CLEVELAND, 0., MARCH 25-APRlL 1. Although the floor plans for the trade section of the forthcoming na- tional flower show were issued but a few days ago, there has been a re- markable response, and about $2,000 worth of floor space has been reserved, thus showing the great interest at- taching to this department of the big exhibition. Among those reserving space are the following ; Pittsburgh Cut Fl. Co., Pittsburgh Henshaw Floral Co., New York. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell. Conn Mead-Suydam Co., Newark, N. J. American Bulb Co., Chicago. Walter E. Cook, Inc., Cleveland, O. M. Levine & Co., New York. The secretary is continuously in re- ceipt of communications in regard to matters concerning the competitive ex- hibits, showing the interest growers throughout the country are taking in the project. Prospective exhibitors in the trade section who may be present at the Washington convention are ad- vised to get in touch with the secre- tary while there, who will be glad to furnish any information desired, and to make reservations of space. While all locations as planned are good, many, of course, are to be preferred, therefore early reservations are advan- tageous. Anyone who has not yet re- ceived a copy of the floor plan should write to the secretary's office for one. THE WASHINGTON CONVENTION. The official programme for the Washington convention has been mailed to all members. In addition to the programme as published in the trade papers, there will be an address, at the afternoon session of the third day, by Joseph Kohout, Libertyville, 111., on "Standardization of Grading of Cut Flowers." W^' 1- ,: v:,;iUk:^;.^^:C W M s* ji:;;: ^^^^^^^^^I^^IBjp '^ J SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS' CONVENTION HALL. Fifth and K Streets, Washington, D. C. 92 The American Florist. July 30, The following additional exhibitors in the trade exhibition are reported : H. C. Doescher, New Orleans, La. Diamond Basket Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Members who plan to be present at the convention and who has not ap- plied to the secretary for an identi- fication certificate, are urged to do so at once if they wish to take advantage of the reduced rates for travel. The secretary has established quar- ters at the New Washington hotel in Washington, and may be addressed there until after the convention on all matters requiring his personal atten- tion. Communications relative to or- dinary business should be addressed to the Nfew York oiBce as usual. Some complaints are being received from new members that they are not of record at our administration office, consequently cannot obtain identifica- tion certificates. This is possibly due to the fact that such memberships were obtained through the membership drive now in progress and that they are in the hands of those obtaining them to be presented at the convention. Any- one holding such applications for mem- bership should send a list of them to the secretary immediately, so that those having made them can be recog- nized as members when they make ap- plication for certificates. Certificates are issued to members of record only, so it is most important that the sec- retary be advised as to all applications in hand. NATIONAL PUBUCITY CAMPAIGN. As will have been noticed, the after- noon session of the second day of the Washington convention is to be de- voted to the publicity campaign. Full discussion of any and all details of the campaign will be invited, and the matter of an immediate resumption of magazine advertising will be taken up. The following subscriptions are an- nounced in addition to those previously reported : Wm. H. KnuU, Tampa, Fla % 10.00 Thos. F. Galvin. Inc., Boston, Mass. 50.00 Louis A. Kintzele, Denver, Colo.... 3.00 Julius Baer, Cincinnati, 75.00 Henry Penn. Boston, Mass 100.00 Kentucky Society of Florists. Louis- ville. Ky 50,00 Wm. M. Ferguson, Philadelphia, Pa.. 10.00 Moreau Plant Co.. Freehold, N. J 10.00 Gardiner Floral Co., Council Bluffs, la. 10.00 The Flower Shop, Asheville, N. C 5.00 $323.00 Previously reported $27,757.68 Total 128,080.68 John Young, Seo'y. National Flower Growers' Association. ST. LOUIS DISTRICT MEETING AND SHOW. The summer meeting and flower show of the St. Louis district of the National Flower Growers' Association, held at Centralia, 111., July 19, was a decided success, both in point of attendance and the excellence of the displays. The executive board met at 9 a. m., follow- ing which the regular session was called to order at 10 o'clock in the City hall. President Walter A. Amling in the chair. Mayor Lender welcomed the visitors to the city in well chosen re- marks, W. A. Rowe, of Kirkwood, Mo., responding. President Amling followed with an interesting talk, interspersed with humorous stories. J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111., and secretary of the national organization, was the princi- pal speaker at the session, and told of his recent Pacific coast tour in the in- terest of co-operative advertising and the results that are expected to accrue from it. After a splendid dinner served by the ladies of the Christian church, the members repaired to the large show room of the Hall Motor Co.'s estab- lishment. Some 20 vases of very fine gladioli were displayed by W. A. Rowe, and the American Bulb Co., Chicago, had a basket each of Anna Eberius, Purple Glory, White America and some standard sorts. J. W. Ross had a good exhibit of 150 vases of gladioli, includ- ing new and standard varieties, and' President Amling displayed an excel- lent vase each of 100 Columbia, Neil- son and Premier roses. A. W. Web- ster, Centralia, showed a variety of plants and cut flowers. In the afternoon the Commercial Club took the members, numbering abut 80, to the J. W. Ross Posy Hollow Gladiolus farm, where many of the newer gladioli were in full bloom, under irrigation. Much interest was aroused in a centrifugal pump driven by elec- tricity, which registered 100 pounds pressure at the pump. After the en- joyable visit here, those who did not find it necessary to leave on the early train were taken to the Country Club, where golf was played until late in the evening. The next district session will be held at Peoria, 111., October 18. Wisconsin State Florists' Association. MADISON MEETING, JULT 19. The raid-summer meeting of the Wisconsin State Florists' Association, as announced in our issue of July 23, was held at the Park hotel, Madison, July 19. President R. I>. Haentze in the chair. Mayor I. Milo Kittleson welcomed the visitors to the city in a brief, yet acceptable manner, and then followed a lengthy discussion by the members, the first topic being "Why the Trade Papers Should be Urged to Apply Greater Care in the Selection of Advertisers." It would ap- pear from the various speakers that the practice of getting cheated is as prevalent as ever, and the solution of- fered was to buy from a reputable con- cern. A brief discussion on methods of improving the telegraph service, proved highly instructive to the* F. T. D. members present. Publicity in the form of pennants or signboards, with the slogan, "Say It With Flowers," was suggested for the horticultural building at the state fair." C. C, Poll- worth, Milwaukee, made a strong plea for the national publicity campaign, and the Society of American Florists' convention at Washington, D. C, Au- gust 16-18. After adjournment at 4 p, m., 16 automobiles conveyed the party to the home of Fred Rentschler and wife, who entertained the florists in great style. The banquet held at the Park hotel at 7 o'clock, was a most enjoyable afliair, with Wm. C. Zimmermann, Milwaukee, acting as toastmaster. The programme following consisted of musical numbers and dancing. THE VISITORS. Edw. Amerpohl, Janesville. A. H. Arndt, Wauwatosa. Guy O. Blondey, New London. J. H. Boelter, Appleton. A. R. Brue&geman, North Milwaukee. W. Buohholz, Oshkosh. Ward B. Davis, Oshkosh. F. F. Delventhal, Milwaukee. C. E. Dettmann. Milwaukee. A. Ferdinand, Fond du Lac. Elmer Ferson. Neenah. Oscar Golin, Milwaukee. Thos. Griebler, Milwaukee. W^alter R. Grunwaldt, North Milwaukee- Fred G'utermuth. Milwaukee. W. L. Hamilton, Manitowoc. Mayor R. D. Haentze, Fond du Lac. Fred H. Holton, Milwaukee. Ruth Holton, Milwaukee. O. V. Janson, Manitowoc. W. X, Kennedy, Milwaukee. Jacob J. Kolb, Beaver Dam. Alfred Locker, Wauwatosa. Hugo Locker. Wauwatosa. A. F. Longrren. Des Plaines, 111. W. T. Malaney, Milwaukee. Wm. C. Manke, Milwaukee. Joe Marks, Chicago. J. E. Mathewson, Sheboygan. Albert Meier, Madison. Geo. Mohn, Chicago. J. V. Nelson, Oshkosh. Chas. Oehlenschlager, Ocononiowoc. Eug. Oestreiclier. Milwaukee. R. E. Pamplin. Oshkosh. Gust. Pohl, Milwaukee. C. C. PoUworth, Milwaukee. Rudolph Preuss. Milwaukee. Wh. Rayner, Sr., Oconomowoc. Wm. Rayner, Jr., Oconomowoc. Fred Rentschler, Madison. Irwin A. Riebs, North Milwaukee. Hugo Rudolph, Manitowoc. Gust. J. Rusch, Milwaukee. Wm. A. Schaefer, Platteville. G'eo. Schissler, Oshkosh. Otto Schroeder, Green Bay. F. C. Smith, Ashland. E. E. Stair, Mineral Point. S. C. Stair, Mineral Point. John H. Stroer, Manitowoc. Otto Sylvester. Oconomowoc. James E. Taylor, Oshkosh. W. A. Toole, Baraboo. C. G. Ulmer, Pittsburgh, Pa. Geo. Vatter, Marinette. Henry R. Welke. Milwaukee. W. C. Zimmerman, Milwaukee. Nic Zweifel. Milwaukee. CONVENTION OF ST, LOUIS DISTRICT NATIONAL FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION, CENTRALIA, ILL., JULY 19. 1921. The American Florist. 93 WISCONSIN STATE FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION AT RENTSCHLER FLORAL CO.'S GREENHOUSES JULY 19. Host Fred Rentschler in Front Row, Hatless and Smiling. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Miss Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. BdnE THE LADIES. J. H. Boelter, Appleton. A. Ferdinand. Fond du Lac. Oscar Golin, Milwaukee. Fred H. Holton, Milwaultee. "W. A. Kennedy, Milwaukee. Alfred Locker, Wauwatosa. Wm. C. Manke, Milwaukee. August Pohl. Milwaukee. C. C. PoUworth, Milwaukee. Richter, Wauwatosa. August J. Rusch, Milwaukee. W. A. Schater, Platteville. Otto Schroeder, Green Bay. Otto Sylvester, Oconomowoc. W. A. Toole, Baraboo. Nic. Zweifel, Milwaukee. , Zweifel, Milwaukee. E. O. Chicago Pageant of Progress. MUNICIPAL PIER, JULY 30-AUGUST 14. The promotion of a fine flower sliow in Section D, In connection with the Pageant of Proirress, at the Municipal Pier, Chicag'o, July 30-August 14, is in full swing. The flower show itself, which will be in the center of this section, promises to be something very unusual and possibly the finest ever produced at this time of the year. A. Lange, 77 East Madison street. Telephone, Central 3777, because of his extensive experience along these lines has been chosen to lay out the dis- play, leaving sufiicient room to allow for contributions to the several con- tests described below. Special attention of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association mem- bers is called to the fact that orders will be taken for flowers by telegraph at the F. T. D. booths. Telegrams will be signed "Pageant of Progress" and bills should be sent to Florists' Pageant of Progress Committee, Room 511, 225 North Michigan avenue, Chi- cago. A very elaborate exhibit is being arranged by Mrs. Stewart, man- ager of the Bohannon Floral Co. The fixtures such as a large ice box, nine feet high with a cut glass sign across the top, reading "Say It With Flowers," a marble top table, and work bench are being supplied by the A. Li. B.an(Jall Co. "The Durall Paper Products Co. is furnishing boxes to be used in counter sales. The F. T. D. booth is being supported by the association, and the following Chi- cago members have up to this time pledged their support : W. W. Adams, Bohannon Floral Co., Edward Clody, Johnson & Chronis. A. Lange. Lewis & Rocca, William Palmer, Everette R. Peacock Co., Schiller, The Florist, A. H. Schneider, Wm. J. Smyth, Swanson, The Florist, George Weinhoeber, George Wittbold Co. and Henry Witt- bold & Son. It is expected that some others of the 36 Chicago members will contribute, which money will be used in completing arrangements for the exhibition. FLOWER SHOW FEATURES. The general flower show will include educational features, such as a minia- ture garden and log cabin, which at- tracts attention and instills a love for our product. Also there will be illus- trated with descriptions, some of the large greenhouse plants that have made Chicago famous as the great central market for flowers. The space and decorations are being paid for by contributions. The following mem- bers of the trade have already con- tributed : American Bulb Co., E. C. Amling Co., Frank Ayres, Bassett & Washburn, W. W. Barnard Co., J. A. Budlong Co., Chicago Flower Growers' Association, Erne & Company, Joseph Foerster Co., A. Henderson & Co., Percy Jones, Inc., Kennicott Bros. Co., John Kruchten Co., Poehlmann Bros. Co., A. T. Pyfer Co., O. A. & L. A. Tonner and Joseph Ziska & Sons. From the allied trades came very gen- erous contributions, although there are not as many received to date as had been expected. The following have already contributed : American Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Lord & Burnham Co., J. C. Moninger Co., and the Raed- lein Basket Co. ' The Allied Florists' Association is of course a liberal con- tributor. There will be activity every day in Section D. The following schedule showing contests for 14 days, will make it interesting for the florists as a whole and for the small as well as the great. No charge is made for entry to these contests and entry blanks may be. had by any florist upon application to William A. Hansen, secretary. Room 511, 225 N. Michigan avenue. The prizes although printed in terms of dollars are donated in mer- chandise by the Pageant of Progress exposition. The judges will be chosen by them, probably with the consent of the florists' committee. The expo- sition is looking for a big show from the florists and it is therefore gener- ally felt that contestants will receive the best possible consideration. SCHEDULE OF CLASSES. Contestants must have their contribution in position at 1 p. m. on the day the con- test is scheduled for. Saturday. July 30 — Plant Day. A. Plant baskets for window boxes or sun parlor decorations: first prize, $35; sec- ond prize, $25; third prize, $15. B. 10-inch pot of plant arrangements; first prize, $25; second prize, $16; third prize. SIO. Sunday, July 31 — Cut flower basket day. A. Baskets not over 18 inches in height, including handle; first prize, $20; second prize, $10; third prize, $5. B. Baskets not over 30 inches in height, including handle; first prize, $35; second prize, $25; third prize, $10. C. Basket for general effect, no size limit; first prize, $50; second prize, $25; third prize, $15. Monday, August 1 — Rose growers' day. A. Vase of not less than 60 Ophelia type roses; first prize, $10; second prize, $5. B. Vase of not less than 50 yellow roses: first prize. $10; second prize, $5. C. Vase of not less than 50 pink roses: first prize, $25; second prize, $15; third prize, $10. D. Vase of not less than 50 red roses: first prize, $25; second prize, $15; third prize, $10. Tuesday, August 2 — Field growers' day. A. Vase of 100 gladioli, any one color: first prize. $10; second prize, $5. B. Vase of 100 gladioli, assorted: first prize, $10; second prize. $5. C. Vase of any outdoor flowers, except gladioli, assorted or one kind; first prize. $10; second prize, $5. Wednesday, August 3 — Corsage day. A. Corsage for wearing purposes at any occasion: first prize, $25; second prize, $15; third prize, $10. E. Bridal corsage: first prize, $35; sec- ond prize, $25; third prize, $15. Thursday. August 4 — Every visitor gets a fiower. Friday, August 5 — Floral artists' day. A. Most original idea in set flower ar- rangements; suitable accessories admissible: first prize, $50; second prize, $25; third prize, $15. Friday, August 5 — Vase bouquet day. Vase bouquet for any purpose, contestants supply own vases, which may be called for August 8; first prize, $25; second prize, $15; third prize, $10. Saturday, August 6 — Flowers thrown from aeroplane. "Say It With Flowers" slogan attached to each. Sunday, August 7 — Table decorations. A. Table decorations for eight couples; first prize, $25; second prize, $15; third prize, $10. B. Table decorations for banquets; first prize, 535; second prize, $25: third prize, $15. Monday, August 8 — Old fashioned Colonial bouquet day. Old-fashioned Colonial bouquets, any size: first prize, $30; second prize, $20; third prize,. $10. Tuesday, August 9 — Anniversary day. A. Qolden wedding bouquets: first prize, $35; second prize. $25; third prize, $15. B, Silver wedding bouquets: first prize, $35: second prize. $25: third prize, $15. Wednesday, August 10 — Birthday day. ^A. Flowers in boxes for birthday gifts: first prize. $10; second prize, $5. B. Baby arrival gifts, with any suitable accessories: first prize, $20; second prize, S15; third prize, $10. Thursday, August 11 — Private growers' day. (Also Friday). Collection of cut perennials, at least 10 varieties: first prize, $25; second prize, $15; third prize. $10. Friday, August 12 — ^Private growers' day. Collection of cut annuals, at least 10 varieties: first prize. $25; second prize, $15; third prize. $10, Saturday. August 13 — Design day. A. Profile representing any famous man in flowers: first prize, $30; second prize, $25; third prize. $20. B. Design representing Chicago, or any of its improvements in flowers; first prize. $60; second prize. $35; third prize, $26. Sunday, August 14 — Old Timers' day. A flower basket of 40 years ago: first prize, $26; second prize. $20; third prize, $15; consolation prize. $10. 94 The American Florist. July 30, San Francisco. STOCK AFFECTED BY HEAT. The disastrous effects of the hot spell during- the first weelc in July are daily becoming- more and more appar- ent. There is practically no first-class greenhouse stock of either roses or carnations obtainable, and -what is -worse, there is no likelihood of any im- prvement for a long time to come. All roses are seriously affected. Ulrich Brunner from outdoors is the highest priced and the best on the market. Good, long stemmed stock is bringing the prices that are ordinarily com- manded by Mrs. Chas. Russell and Co- lumbia. Cecil Brunner has revived considerably, due to cool -n'eather dur- ing the past 10 days, and the arirvals clean up -well. The heat put an abrupt end to the surplus of carnations. It is the opinion of the leading growers that there is no relief in sight until the cut from the ne-w crop is available, and that means several months. There are practically no more sweet peas to be had at any price. Whatever stock was not destroyed by the heat has gone to seed so that the market is bare of this flower at present. Asters continue to arrive in small quantities only, with no change in prices. The acreage this season shows a decrease over former years, but at that there is every indi- cation that the supply will be ade- quate. Gladioli continue to arrive free- ly and as the market is practically bare of greenhouse stock, these flowers are being featured prominently. The fine quality noticeable a few weeks ago is now lacking, but stock cleans up rapidly and at very fair prices. If it were not for the gladioli supply at the present tiine the various stores would be in a serious predicament. The dah- lia is rapidly coming into its own and some fine flowers are now available. Dr. Harry Tevis is the best coi-nmercial variety obtainable. The warm weath- er has put a large cut of pompons on the market and no difficulty is expe- rienced by growers in disposing of all they can supply. Bronze and pink shades seem to move best. There is no increase in the Auratum lily supply. Gardenias are to be had in limited quantities only, but it would be hard to find stock of better quality. The flow- e'rs are very large and the foliage is excellent. Cattleyas are a scarce ar- ticle. Lily of the valley is to be had in small lots only and is sold quickly at .$8 per lOO. So far zinnias are com- ing in slowly and of very mediocre quality. Of late years the great large flowers of former seasons have entire- ly disappeared. All outdoor stock is very poor. Cut cyclamen have arrived and are very popular for corsage and wedding work. In pot plants celosias are now coming in and add greatly to the appearance of tlie stores. Hydran- geas and primulas complete the flow- ering plant list. Ferns and asparagus are none too plentiful and the market quickly takes care of the daily cut. FLOWER MARKET FOR WHITE GROWERS. It will be good news for the trade in this city and adjacent territory to learn that the lease for the ne-w co- operative flower market has Vieen signed. This matter has been under consideration for many months and is now about to become a fact. The coi-n- mittee appointed by the subscribers to the market, which consists of P. V. Matraia, of the Art Floral Co.; Charles "W. Brown, of Brown & Kennedy, and Joseph P. Haywood, of Peterson & Haywood, and James T. Lynch, secre- tary of the Retail Florists' Associa- tion, will leave during the week to visit every grower and retailer to complete final arrangements for the opening of the market. It is expected that it will take tliree or four weeks to install re- frigerating and cold storage rooms in the market. Applications for perma- ment stalls are now more than It is possible to comfortably take care of. NOTES. Pelicano, Rossi & Co. are displaying gigantic blooms of Frank Pelicano's new yellow seedling dahlia. Tliis splen- did novelty shows all the fine quali- ties of its illustrious parent. Dr. Harry Tevis, with the addition of a glorious color in bright yellow that has always been sought in dahlias. Its stem is stiff and erect with a generous array of foliage that is most desirable. It will rank as the best of Mr. Pelicano's pro- ductions. The Henry Goertzhain greenhouses at Redwood City will soon be in heavy crop with carnations. This grower has always aimed to have a large cut dur- ing the months of August and Septem- ber, when carnations are usually very scarce. He has several houses of chrysanthemums which will be used for stock for late cutting. He is well pleased with retail trade, which he reports as keeping- up well this sum- mer. One of the largest stocks of cycla- men and heather growing for the holi- day trade is that at the greenhouses of the MacRorie-McLaren Co., San Ma- teo. Daniel MacRorie states that he has many new heathers which will de- velop into first-class commercial varie- ties this coming year. Among the visiting Elks who' are in town the following eastern brethren have called on the trade : J. A. Ritter Oi J. A. Ritter & Son, Baltimore; Peter J. McKenney. New York, and C. Jack- son, of the Jackson Floral Co., Chi- cago. J. Weiland, of the Art Floral Co. stafi.', leaves next week for his old home in Chicago, to be gone a month or more. Arnold Bell, of this firm, has been seriously ill at a local hospital for several weeks. A fine lot of gardenias are being- grown by the John Carbone green- houses. Berkeley. He expects to have many new hybrid cattleyas in flower for the flower show in this city in Oc- tober. Florist and commission men are wondering when the first chrysanthe- mums of the season are to put in appearance, being much later than last year. Arthur Schwerin, of Mayfield, is sending in a cut of Hunnemannia that is proving a good summer seller. Jamps G. Parodi of the Parodi Floral Co.. is spending his vacation at Rioni- do. Sonoma county. James T. Lynch. Buffalo, N. Y. florists' club OUTING. The Florists' Club held its annual outing Wednesday. July 20, at the Automobile Club, Clarence, N. Y., about .300 being in attendance. All the stores were closed at noon, so all could enjoy themselves. Many beautiful and valuable prizes were awarded the win- ners in the IS events. In all 54 prizes were distributed. A delicious supper was served by the Auto Club steward. During the meal a blue silvertone wicker floor lamp was raffled. Miss Rose Burkhard holding the lucky number. After the meal the festivities were transferred to the spacious ballroon-i, where many enjoyed dancing. During the afternoon ice cream cones, soft drinks, pop corn, etc., were distributed to the youngsters free of charge. Many of them were unable to take part in sports because of over- indulgence, 'but this did not dampen their spirits as they all promised to be on hand again next year. The com- mittee in charge of arrangements was as follows : E. C. Brucker, refresh- ments; E'. H. Stritemeyer, prizes; John Fiebelkorn, decoration, and E. M. Nau- kam, sports and publicity. The judges were Chas. Sandiford, D. J. Scott, Ed- ward Stengel, J. B. Wiese, W. C. Stroh and Wallace Eiss. The table decorations were very at- tractive, with baskets, filled with as- sorted flowers of varied colors, which made a very fine showing and caused considerable comment froin the Auto Club officials, who were present. The committee and their helpers are to be congratulated on the able manner in which the programme was carried out. All who attended voted it to be a very joyful occasion and now this city is again ready to "Say It With Flowers." Judge Louis Neuleck, the veteran umpire, officiated at the exciting ball game between the store men and the delivery men, the latter being winners by the score of five to three. E. M. Naukam, Sec'y. Baltimore, Md. RAINS IMPROVE QUALITY OF STOCK. This city has, alike with all other localities, been suffering from the coun- try-wide torrid wave that has been prevalent so long. Copious rains the past week soaked the parched soil and cooled the atmosphere considerably. The rain will be of inestimable benefit to all florists' plants in the field, im- proving the quality of cut flowers that have been so badly affected by the drought. Gladioli, hydrangeas, Shasta daisies, larkspur, herbaceous phlox and feverfew have been plentiful and helped out the rapidly deteriorating green- house stock. Roses have gone to pieces the past two weeks, Mrs. Chas. Russell. Columbia and White Killarney being the only varieties with any sub- stance, and even these hardly hold fron-t one day to another. There are a few carnations but the quality is very poor. Easter lilies, which are fairly plentiful, are a standby, as they maintain the san-ie quality the season round. There are orchids and lily of the valley suflicient for all demands. NOTES. The trade of this city, without ex- ception, reports a splendid business the past season. At John Cook's the month of June was filled with weddings and other social functions that taxed their facilities to the utmost. Mr. Cook is still active and interested in raising new roses and has two seedlings that are considered quite meritorious. One is a fine free flowering light pink and the other a large flowered red of great promise. Seik & Glic are making important improvements and additions to their store. A new office erected in the rear will give much needed room for this department and at the same time en- large their storeroom. A new garage has also been built on the rear end of the lot. Business was very good the past season and they look forward to the fall with confidence. Robert L. Graham, Jr., is taking ad- vantage of the dull season to renovate and improve the appearance of his store. Lattice work, new paper and mirrors are being placed and other changes, that when completed, will make this a very attractive shop. Mr. Graham is enjoying short vacation trips in his car and expects to attend the convention at Washington, D. C. Wm. F. Ekas. manager of the Bal- timore Wholesale Florists' and Supply Co.. described the situation as most favorable both as to past and future business. There had b^en a good sale for gladioli, in fact, any flowers that had quality were even at this dull sea- son in demand. A good stock of ferns of the Boston types are carried here. An excellent season was enjoyed by Samuel Feast & Sons. They pay par- ticular attention to telegraph business, which, due to continuous publicity, is rapidly increasing in volume and be- litil. The Amer ican Fl orist. coming an important department of their trade. Charles P. Feast motored to Norfolk, Va,, July 16, where he will spend a two weeks' vacation. The S. S. Pennock Co.'s season was described by Manager Perry as very good in all its various lines. The ex- tremely hot weather of the past two weeks had made the shipping of flow- ers difficult, but they had manag-ed to flu orders satisfactorily. Robert Halliday, who had the mis- fortune to have his arm broken in an automobile accident recently, is slowly r^ecovering. His welcome visits and genial smile are sadly missed by the trade, who wish him the speediest kind of a recovery. Manager McKissick, of the Leo Nies- sen Co., was optimistic of the past and the coming season. Business had been fine and the chances of an even bet- ter stock and volume of trade was his prophecy. The trade is very much interested in a chrysanthemum show the coming- fall. Whether it is "to be or not to be" depends on the guarantee fund which is now in process of being underwritten. K. Boston, Mass. MARKET IS TJNSTEADT. The market this week has been very irregular, prices on most all stock varying from day to dsCy. Roses are arriving in very small quantities and poor in quality. Some carnations are still coming to nntarket, but they are so poor they will not keep over more than one day. The result is the bulk of them are dumped. Asters are now coming in fairly well and selling at six cents. The supply of gladioli has greatly increased and they have a tendency to glut the market. Halley is selling at three cents and other va- rieties at $4 to $6. Sweet Peas are arriving better and selling at .$1.50 and $2 per 100. There has been some demand for Easter lilies with only very few to be had at 30 and 35 cents each. Gypsophila is in good demand but mostly to supply other markets where there is none on hand. NOTES. The Gardeners' and Florists' Club held its annual picnic at Cunningham park. East Milton, July 21. There was an attendance of about 300. All agreed it was the best picnic ever held by the club, there being 2.5 events on the programme. The judges were Arthur Brown, H. Bartsch, F, Cave, K. Fin- layson, B. McKenzie, W. H. Judd. T. W. Little, F. E. Palmer. W. E. Rust, D. Sutherland, G. Thonnen and G. Hamer. The factory of the H. M. Robinson Co., Cambridge street, was closed re- cently. S. Robinson, who has been in charge of that department, has gone into the bond business. F. W. Freysted, one of the old time florists of this city, passed away at his home July 21. He was the in- ventor of the florists' letter that bears his name. Hugh Clark, buyer for Thos. F. Galvin, Jr., has gone to Maine for two weeks. Geo. Dunn and P. Moran of this firm are in Canada on a month's vacation. John Fitzgerald, salesman at, the H. M. Robinson Co., will open a finely appointed store in Copley square, September 1. The death of J. K. M. L. Farquhar, of the R. & J. Farquhar Co., July 24. is recorded in our obituary column this week. A. Bloom of the Dolansky McDonald Co. is spending his vacation in New York with relatives. E. F. S. OBI TUA RY. John K. M. L. Farquhar. John K. M. L. Farquhar, president of the well known firm of R. & J. Farquhar & Co., seedsmen and nur- serymen of Boston, Mass., died July 24, in his apartments at the Hotel Prince- ton, Allston, Mass. He had been in ill health since his return last Sep- tember froni Europe, where he spent the summer of 1920. His illness did not become ci'itical, however, until a week before his death. Mr. Farquhar, who was 62 years of age, was born in Fyvie, Scotland, and came to this country 40 years ago, having been actively identified with the seed business of Boston nearly all that time, eventually becoming' presi- dent of the company, which in addi- tion to its Boston place of business on South Market street, conducts a large nursery and greenhouses in Dedham and has extensive nurseries in West Barnstable. Mr. Farquhar long was the leading spirit in this business. He was a trustee and former presMent of the Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety, past president of the Society of American Florists, New England Nur- serymen's Association and the Boston Gardeners' and Florists' Club, and member of the American Seed Trade Association. Mr. Farquhar is survived by his wife. Eva Dudley Farquhar, a son Ira Dudley Farquhar, member of the Massachusetts bar and an attorney at Coolidge Corner, in Brookline, where he resides, two bi-others. Robert Far- quhar. of Cambridge, Mass., and Dr. Wm. Farquhar of Aberdeen, Scotland, and two sisters Mrs. George Nurison, of New York, and Mrs. James Hender- son, of Scotland. James Farquhar, who was also a brother and member of the firm, died May 23 last. Funeral services were held in the chapel at Forest Hills cemetery and were largely attended by the trade with a profusion of floral offerings from all sections of the country. The Late Harold Walter Trepp. With reference to the late H. "W. Trepp, New York, whose death was noted in our issue of July 2. we have .iust received the corrected particulars from his brother, Wm. N. Trepp, of Greenwich, Conn. : "Harold W. TYenp was born in Boston. Mass., January 13, 1901, and died at the New York hospi- tal. June 1ft. 1021, of lobar pneumonia. He had previously been ill one wee'k at the home of his parents. 328 West 28th street. The funeral services were held at the home of his parents, and later at St. Vincent de Paul's chiu'ch, on West 23rd street. June 22." Mrs. Mary KDlchmaD. C. B. Knickman of the iii-m of Mc- Hutchison & Co.. New York, will have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in the loss of his wife, Mrs. Mary F. Knickman. who passed awav at their home. .511 West 181st street. New York, July 20, after a protracted illness. Be- sides her husband. Mrs. Knickman is survived by two sisters and two broth- ers. She was a native of this city, and previous to her marriage she was Miss Gregory. Solemn requiem high mass was cele- brated at the Church of the Incarna- tion on the morning of July 23. John F. Glrvln. John F. Girvin. of Leola. Pa., died at his home in that city Julv 19, as the result of iniuries received from a fall. The funeral services were held from the Lorginecker meeting house. Mr. Girvin is survived bv his wido'W, two sons. Willis B.. a florist of Leola; Rob- ert, a merchant of Lancaster, Pa., and a daughter. Mrs. Willis Herr, of the same city. A. M. H. The Annual Convention Number Will be Issued August 11. Send Advts. Early. 96 The American Florist. July 30, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $l.5(.i .a year; Canada $J.50; Europe and Countrit*s inPostjil Union, $3.00. When sendiuK us change of address Jilwuys send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue The American Flouist lias accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earln-r if possible) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for Hie opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUES 4S PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS Suergestions for plant srow^ers 89 — rAlternantheras 89 — Mignonette 89 — Geranium propaffatinpr 89 — Violets 89 S. A. P. convention hall (illus.) 90 The retail trade (illus.) 90 — Next week in the flower shop 90 — Bool Floral Co., Inc 91 Fifth national flower show 91 National Flower Growers' Asa'n (illus. 1 92 Wisconsin State Florists' Ass'n 92 Chicago Pageant of Progress 93 San Francisco 94 Buffalo. N. T 94 Baltimore. Md 94 Boston. Mass 95 Obituary 95 — John K. M. L. Farauhar 95 — The late Harold Walter Trepp 95 — Mrs. Mary Knickman 95 — John P. Gervin 95 Convention railroad certificates 96 Indiana State Florists' outing 96 Vick enters advertising field 96 >3. A. P. membership drive 96 Washington legislation 96 Chicago 102 Pittsburgh 106 Albany. N. T 106 Providence. R. 1 107 Indianapolis. Ind 108 Ithaca. N. Y " 108 Westchester and Fairfield Hort. Society. 108 Milwaukee. Wis 109 Nassau County Hort. Society 109 Philadelphia 110 Oklahoma City, Okla. Ill New York 112 Columbus. 112 The seed trade 120 — Nebraska and Colorado seed crop 120 — Dutch bulb prospects 120 — British seeds act 120 — The late J. K. M. L. Parouahr (port.) 120 — New York seed trade 121 — Misleading French bulb auotations. . . .121 The nursery trade 124 — Weller Nurseries enlarging plant 124 — Pacific Coast Ass'n of Nurserymen. .. .124 — ^Winter in.iury to peaches 124 — Apple and peach production 124 Fire at Terra Haute. Ind 124 Market gardening 126 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables 126 — Cucumber prices drop 126 — California Potato Growers 126 — Quantity canning in Washington 126 — Bushel sizes 126 .=ianta Cruz. Calif., flower show!!!! 126 Cable advices from Amsterdam, Holland, are to the effect that r>r. J. C. A. Everwijn, recently appointed minister to Washington, will make vigorous protest against the plant and bulb embargo affecting Dutch grow- ers, on his arrival in this country in September. Convention Railroad Certificates. Members of the Society of American Florists who desire to secure reduced rates to the "Washington convention must present identification certificate to ticket agent when purchasing tick- ets for themselves and members of their family at railroad offices. Certi- ficates can be had for the asking of Secretary John Young, 43 West Eighteenth street. New York city. Get your certificates early and avoid disappointment. Long Island gladiolus growers have done well with the cut flowers to date. Chicago's Pageant of Progress will be an extraordinary attraction July 30 to August 14, and thanks to the vig- orous methods of George Asmus, Wm. Hansen and A. Lange, the trade will make respectable showing notwith- standing the serious effects of the pro- longed hot weather on all kinds of stock. Indiana State Florists' Outing. The first outing of the State Florists' Association of Indiana in several years, will be held at Bertermann's grove, near Indianapolis, Tuesday, August 2. To reach the grove, drive about seven miles east of that city on the National road, or take the T. H. I. & E. electric road, Richmond division, to Berter- mann's stop, cars leaving every hour. Membei;s are urged to bring their fam- ilies and employes, for a pleasant time is anticipated. Vick Enters Advertising Field. Edward C. Vick, for many years agricultural editor of the New York Sun, and later of the New York Globe, is now associated with the Hanff- Metzger Company, advertising agents, 95 Madison avenue. New York. Mr. Vick will devote his efforts to handling agricultural and horticultural advertising of all kinds and his long experience has fitted him to give val- uable advice and assistance to adver- tisers in these respective trades. S. A. F. Membership Drive. WELL. WHAT'S DOING? It is about time you were hearing wiat's doing in this 'membership drive, so we are now ready to give you some of the facts. Many state vice-presi- dents and local club committees, no doubt, have something up their sleeves to spring at the Society of American Florists' convention. From those we have heard from so fai', however, won- derful results are reported. Especial- ly is this true of the south, where three more states have acquired enough members to place their presi- dents on the society's executive board, namely, Oklahoma, Texas and Georgia. Tennessee reached this distinction last year, and has also added another good quota this year. You members from other states should get busy at once, for this is some record for the southern florists. We have just received word from D. C. Horgan, state vice-president of Macon, Ga., who reports having se- cured 32 annual and one life member. How is that for a state vice-president? Yovi other members will have to work hard if you want your reports to com*- pare with this one. Now let us all make another big drive just before convention. Come, all together. No excuse for time. The Society of American Florists works for us 12 months in the year. Let us now work a few weeks for the society and results will come. J. H. HILL, A.. L. MILLEE, S. S. Pbnnook, J. F. Ammann, p. E. Klingspokn, Membership Committee. Washington Legislation. pbepared foliage heavily duitable. Before finally agreeing upon the Fordney tariff bill in the house, an amendment was made providing for a duty of 45 per cent ad valorem on chemically treated natural leaves, etc. The matter was brought to the attention of the ways and means com- mittee by Congressman Andrew J. Hickey, of Laporte, Ind. The treasury department ofiBcials, according to an explanation made in the house of rep- resentatives by Congressman Tilson, of Connecticut, who offered an amend- ment putting the 45 per cent rate into effect, believed that they were cov- ered in a paragraph placing a duty on artificial fruit, flowers, leaves, etc., generally used in the millinery trade. Congressman Hickey, however, proved conclusively that separate provision was necessary in order to clarify the matter, and the following amendment was agreed upon : "Natural leaves, plants, shrubs, trees, herbs and parts thereof, chemi- cally treated, colored, dyed or painted, not specially provided for, 45 per centum ad valorem." This provision covers such commodi- ties as cycas leaves, beech leaves, oak leaves, ruscus, etc., all of which are familiar accessories in the stores. TARIFF HEARINGS. It seems quite probable that repre- sentatives of the florists and seeds- men who do not favor some of the provisions of the tariif bill as it was passed by the house will have an op- portunity to tell the members of the senate finance committee wherein the bill does not have their approval. An- nouncement was made July 23 that hearings would be held beginning the following Monday in Room 312 of the Senate Office building, first on the American valuation provisions of the bill, then the chemical provisions, and thereafter on the various other pro- visions as they appear in the meas- ure. There has been considerable com- plaint from importers of florists' stocks and supplies covered by the bill that the rates are too high. It is fur- ther contended that the bill as writ- ten will discourage trade, and will have a tendency further to demoral- ize conditions. The most complained of provisions are those pertaining to the American valuation plan. This has been declared to be unworkable with respect to the florist business. TAX hearings. The house ways and means commit- tee has been holding hearings on the revision of the present revenue laws. The members have not had an oppor- tunity to decide even upon a pro- gramme for taxation, but it is under- stood that one of the first steps will be to modify existing transportation taxes. This would mean that the rate of taxation ui>on the movement of freight and possibly of express and parcel post, and upon passenger travel by rail, water and Pullman accommo- dations would be cut in half for the period of one year and thereafter re- pealed in toto. The higher brackets of the income surtaxes will be cut considerably, and there is talk of the adoption of a fed- eral automobile tax of 50 cents per horsepower. The corporation tax will be increased from 10 to 15 per cent and the $2,000 exemption removed. This will assist in taking care of the loss of revenue resulting from the repeal of the excess profits taxes. B. F. L. I9:il. The American Florist. 97 Wants,For Sale.Etc. Small Type, 15 Cents Per line. Each Insertion. Display, Si. 75 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section Where answers are to be mailed from this ofRce euclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Sitnatlon Wanted — Grower roses, chrysanthemums, carnations and pot plants; middle age; single. Address Key 570, care American Florist. Sitnatlon Wanted — By single man; experienced in pruning trees, spraying, etc. Also can do greenhouse work. Chas. Boone Saunders, Merom, Ind. Situation Wanted — By orchid grower with life-long commercial experience; chiefly cattleya and spray varieties. Address Key 673. care American Florist. Situation W^anted — By refined young woman with five years' experience in retail florists business; bouquets and designing; capable of handling most refined trade. Best references as to capabilities and personality. Prefer modern store. Address Key 5«8, care American Florist. Help W^anted — Florist for city greenhouse. Apply to Superintendent of park. City Hall, Topeka, Kan. Help Wanted — Experienced grower of carnations, snapdragons and sweet peas in a medium sized greenhouse. Middle-aged, single man preferred. At once. State salary and references. HoUy^Tood Greenhouses E. No. 2', Box No. 49 McCall, S. C. For Sale — Well established market garden and floral business. 29 hot beds, well, windmill and tank, ll-room house, also barn; four city Iota. A snap at $3,600; $1,500 casli. Address JOHN C. KRUGGEm. Medford, Box 72. Wis. Catalogues Wanted Pirms issuing cataloetnesof seeds, bulbs, plants and supplies will confer a favor by mailing copies to the undersigned. SHINICHI MATSUORA, No. 1, Tsnramaicho Nakaku Nagoya, Japan. Wanted to Rent or Buy By thoroughly experienced florist and decorator, a large florist establishment. Only hi'»gWg»ggWg««»»$»»S{»8»ftM»g{gg8»Wft«»W^»SS$g{a»»Sa^^ Jos. Heacock Co.. Boelofs, Pa. Bassett & Washburn. Ferrari Bros.. Hinsdale, IlL San Francisco, Calif. H. O. May. Summit, N. J. Peirce Bros., Waltham. Mass. Bndlong Rose Co., Anbnm, B, Batavia Greenhouse Co., Doemling-Schimmel Co., Batavia, lU. jit. Clemens, Mich. ydu will, at any time. They have our permission We shall be simply order takers. F. E. Pierson. Tarrytown, N. 1. I.^. Coddington, Murray Hill, N. J. Jos. H. Hill Co., Bichmond. Ind. Stephen Mortensen, Soutliampton, Pa. Briar Cliff Gardens, Scarborough, N. IT. John H. Dnnlop & Son, Richmond Hill, Ont.. Can. J. J. Fallon Co., Lynchburff, Ta. Gullett & Sons, Lincoln. Hi. Rolf Zetlitz Co., Lima. O. Van Aken Bros. & Sons. Coldwater, Mich. I, Premier Rose Gardens, Maywood, IIL Weiss & Meyer Co., Maywood, HI, to tell the truth. We are going Cromwell, Conn. Mention the American Florist when writing faiiuiiiiiiiiiiiinitnniiniuiiiiuinnmmiiiiitiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiimimiiiiE i I Robert Craig Co. I \^ HIGH CLASS PALMS I and Novelties In Decorative Plants | [ORWOOD, Delaware County, PA. | iiiiifliniiniiiitiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiinniiiiiiiii^ o Y' o r^ A. :!?^ B5 :n We must have room and offer for one week, 2,500 2% -in. Cyclamen, at $10.00 per 100: $90.00 per 1000. 3,000 2-ln. Cyclamen, at $20 and $25 per 100. 1,000 4-ln. Cyclamen, at $40.00 per 100. Ask for our prices of Easter Greetingr Pelarsonloms and Fenu GEO. A KUHL, ""Jlggj^gr" Alonzo J. Bryan WHOLESALD FLORIST Abundance of Stock Always on hand. Correspondence solicited. WASHOfOTON, NBW JERSEY '^^■^- The American Florist. lOi aiiniiiiiiiiiitmiiiiiiiiiiiiiuniiuiniiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiin I BURPEE'S NEW SWEET PEA I I WHITE STAR I s A first-class, black-seeded white Sweet Pea lacking any suspicion of pink or other coloring has long been = S wanted, and we now have it in WHITE STAR. The flowers are of enormous size and are freely produced in S = fours, all beautifully waved and well placed on the stem. They are of great substance and pure opaque white- = ^ ness, retaining their purity of color until the end. The plants are robust and branch freely and early, and = g should therefore be allowed plenty of room in the row to avoid over-crowding. S S We consider WHITE STAR to be the last word in black-seeded white varieties. It will be a boon to all = s florists who have had difficulty in germinating the white-seeded sorts, while the flowers with their pure clear S = color will be quite as valuable. = S Awarded Certificate of Merit at the International Flower Show, New York. March 14, 1921. Oi. $10.00; = i M-lb. $37.50, postpaid. H I W. ATLEE BURPEE CO., orS'w'eV Philadelphia | iillHUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiH The American Florist. July 30, i'^fSSS99Si$fiSfSSS9!!iSSfl:!»9SS$SS«SSSS9S9SS99SSSS9!!96Si»SS9Si«SS9SS9^ Russell - Columbia Our Roses Have a National You alwaya get fresh flowers and a more even CURRENT PRICE LIST Subject to Market Ctaanees HOOSrEB BEAUTY Per 100 The Best Summer Roses For Shipping Reputation RUSSEI.I. Fancy Long Medium 8.00 to Short 4.00 to Per 100 ;16.00 12.00 6.00 COLUMBIA Fancy Long $16.00 Medium 8.00 to 12.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 PBBMIEK Fancy Long 516.00 Medium 8.00 to 12.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 Long $12.00 Medium 6.00 to 8.00 Short 3.00 to 4.00 OPHEUA Long $10.00 Medium 6.00 to 8.00 Short 3.00 to 4.00 SUNBURST bong $12.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 3.00 to 6.00 WHITE KILLARNEY Long $ 8.00 to $10.00 Medium 6.00 Short 3.00 to 4.00 for Quality run of stock. ASSORTED ROSES SPECIAIi OFFERING Good freah Roses, of 200 or more. our selection, In lots follows: Per 100 Good medium lengths $6.00 Good short lengths 4.00 Good, very short lengths 2.60 New Fancy Kerns, per 1,800 $2.60 Adiantum, per 100 1.50 to 2.00 Sprengeri. per 100 3.00 Galax, green, per 1.000 2.00 Galax, bronze, per 1,000 2.00 Asparagus Sprays, per bunch. 36 to .40 for Of miscellaneous flowers now coming into market, we will procure our customers the best at lowest market prices. 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 LONG DISTANCE PHONES: CENTRAL 1457 $ Greenhonses: Hinsdale, m., and Gregrs Station, III. Notice: — ^Ve close at 5 o'clock week days. OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Closed all day Sundays Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. GLAUIOLI ABE IN GOOD SUPPLY. Gladioli are in g-ood supply and are jselling- nicely at all the houses consid- •ering- the general market conditions. i;'hicago White, Pendleton, America, iAugusta, King, Panama and Schwa- ben, are the principal varieties offered, 'but others are obtainable at some of 'the stores. Asters are to be had in fair sized quantities but the quality is nothing to speak of and in some : instances exceptionally poor. Roses ■ are plentiful in all the varieties grown .for this market including a fair cut of •American Beauties. One house is offering some indoor carnations, which are in strong demand at $1.50 per 100. Lily of the valley and orchids are ;plentiful. Lilies are included in the ■offerings. G-ypsophila is quite a factor ■in the market this season and the ^much desired stock from Colorado has 'made its appearance. Feverfew, corn- •rtowers, candytuft, daisies, gaillardias, and a large list of other indoor and outdoor stock, including colored water lilies, are on the bill of fare. Greens are in large supply. Business has beereibetter the past week than for •some-time but there is much room for 'improvement and a decided change for the better is expected at any moment, :in fact, when the Pageant of Progress Jopens July 30, a large number of visi- ;*iors-hav^ signified their intention of attending "Big Bill's" stupendous un- dertaking and it is a pleasure to note that the trade will be largely repre- sented in the exhibits, even though the burden falls on a very few business jnen. . ' ' NOTES. j P. L. McKee, of the American Green- •house Manufacturing Co., left July 23 ■•on a business trip to California. Buy By Inches You may want long, short or medium stems. Our market letter enables you to tell at a glance what to order and at what price. Qet what you want. The other day our most distant customer wrote "The stock reached us this a. m. in fine condition. Thanks for your splendid service. MAKE YOUR Send in an order and you also will be pleased. KENNICOTT BROS. CO. 174 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago SUMMER PAY. -Kfiy- 1921. The American Florist. 103 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., Long Distance Phones Central 601 and 2846 CHICAGO LARGE SUPPLY OF ROSES Russell, Columbia, Premier, Sunburst, Cphelia, Etc. Bay Direct From the Groner r~'TTT?'RT('"VrT ■C>l?T/~''f T TOT H*imiiiiimumiiiiiiHiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiii)iiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiini \j U XvXv Jjjl^ X mTmXIXjEa XjIo X I MRS. CHAS. RUSSELIi Per 100 I Specials '. $20.00 I Select $15.00 to 18.00 = Medium 10.00 to 12.00 i Short 6.00 to 8.00 Subject to chanee wlthont notice' lllllllKtllliiiiiiiililillllllluililiiilluillliiiniiiiiiiiiiiiilimllliilillllllliiiiiiiiiliililllii'^ COIiVIMBTA Specials % 20.00 Select $16.00 to 18.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 5.00 to 8.00 PRGMIKR Specials $ 20.00 Select $16.00 to 18.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 6.00 to 8.00 SUNBURST, OPHELIA Per 100 Specials $15.00 Select 12.00 Medium $ 8.00 to 10.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 Killarney 'n'hite KUlamey } Specials. . Select Medium. . Short ROSES. OUR SEI.ECTIOIV. Adiantom Per 100 $16.00 12.00 8.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 6.00 $6.00 2.00 Asparaens. per bunch SOc to 75c i Ferns, per 1,000 $4.00 ? Galax, bronze and Kreen; 1.000.... 2.00 = Lencothoe Sprays 1,00 f EXTRA SPECIAI. STOCK BILLED ACCORDINGLY I ?(iuiiiiiiiiiniuiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiniiHiiiniimimiimummiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiwiiiniiniiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiniiiniiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiin PAUL R. KLINGSPORN, Manager. 182 North Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone, Central Z82 CHICAGO Gladioli in Heavy Supply ALL THE LEADING COMVIERCIAL VARIETIES RoseSy Orchids, Valley, Gypsophila, Daisies, Lilies, Etc. Zech & Mann are offering a large supply of gladioli in addition to asters and all other seasonable stock. This firm is well pleased with their Kroeschell ice machine which has been in use for some time and has given the best of satisfaction. Wietor Bros, are cutting their first indoor grown carnations of the season which clean up completely each day. Gust Alles is back from his vacation and Chas. Drissler is now enjoying his. Leo Wietor Is back from an auto -trip through Wisconsin. A. L. Vaughan c& Co. is receiving regular shipments of gypsophila from Colorado, which is in strong demand owing to its splendid quality. Gladioli and asters are in good supply at this house. C. L. Scherer, of the Chicago Flower Growers' Association, and wife are spending their vacation at Sister Lakes, Mich. John Kruchten and family motored to Sister Lakes, Mich., July 23, where they are enjoying a well-earned vaca- tion. Golden Yellow Sweet Peas McClenahan's Yellow Flower Bje Sond for siifflcient to niaV e one quart. Price, $1.00, prepaid. McCLENiVHAN'S GRG( NHOUSES 40th and Phillips Sts., Oklahoma City, Okla. Johan A. Ebbers, well-known im- porter of florists' supplies, will sail for Japan in the near future. 104 The ■ Amer ican Fl okist. July 30, GLADIOLI-ASTERS Discriminating buyers place their orders here, because they find our stock is usually the best obtainable for the price they pay. We aim to satisfy the most exacting buyer. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOLSESALiE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers of Quality Cut Flowers 30 East Randolph Street, L. D. Phone : Randolph 2u&l CHICAGO One of the wholesale houses needed some good, long stemmed roses for a shipping order last week and only had medium stock on hand, so it sent one of its employes out to secure some. Be- inig unable to find any, the boss sent him to one of the houses for a rose stretcher. After tipping off the other stores, the young fellow canvassed al- most the entire market, when he sud- denly tumbled to the fact that there was no such instrument. Michael Pink has the sympathy of the trade in the loss of his mother, whose death ocurred last week. She was 84 years old and was the mother of a family of florists. The funeral was held from the late residence, 2644 Herndon street, to St. Josaphat's church with interment at St. Adal- bert's cemetery. Bassett & Washburn report business as good, with a satisfactory demand from out-of-town points. Mr. Wash- burn writes that E. B. W^ashburn is doing nicely at his home in California, and is rapidly improving in health. A. Henderson & Co. received their first shipments of California Iris Ting- itana and freesia bulbs last week, good looking stock in each case. The firm's French bulbs are on the way. Chas. Drissler's daughter, who was hit by an automobile July 25, when her skull was fractured, is reported to be in a serious condition. Mr. Drissler is with Wietor Bros. J. C. Nielson, of Poehlmann Bros. Co., returned last week from a pleas- ant vacation at Gravel Lake, Mich., and left June 25 to call on the trade at New Orleans, La. August Barnett, with Erne & Co., is back from his vacation, part of which was spent at Prairie Du Chien, Wis. An eight-pound baby girl arrived at his home July 26. The B. F. Winterson Co. is receiving a. large quantity of strawflowprs from Sphagnum Moss (Burlap Bales) Select quality, large size bale.. ..$1.60 5 bale lots or more, at 1.40 10 bale lots or more, at 1.30 PREMIUM Florists' Foil" brand (5-in.-, 6-in. or 7-in. wide.) 10 lbs and over, at $0 16 60 lbs. and over, at 16 100 lbs. and over, at 14 Complete list of many other items free. One Floral Art Album given free with any order of $25.00 or more. Geo. H. Angermueller Co. Wholesale Florists 13Z4 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. JOl'l'WliC.'fJliEY'ERfHBEAbCO. Ui.AowEuum'smii illffffm/i'w/'i«mwx'/:x. Meyer's Silkaline, or Smilax Threads Be sure the name Meyer is on the end of each spool, as we find there are a lot of fake brands being put on the market to imitate our green tlorists' thread. Wei^h up our threads and then weigh up the other parties' that you are buying from, and you will notice that our threads run full two ounces of thread to the spool. the proprietor's farm at Highland Park, which are in good demand at the store. Kennicott Bros. Co. is having a strong call for asters, which it is re- ceiving in quantity, including some of the finest flowers seen this season. I. Rosnosky, representing the Amer- ican Bulb Co., is back from a business trip through the west, with stops at all the recent trade conventions. Fred Nicklas has returned from a pleasant vacation at Peoria. Tim Ctmnean, with Percy Jones, Inc., is spending his vacation at Baldwin, Mich. Jack Byers, with D. E. Freres & Co., is spending his vacation at Sauga- tuck, Mich. Henry Arnold, with O. A. & L. A. Tonner, is enjoying a two weeks' vaca- tion. G. W. Ball, Glen Ellyn. is on an auto trip to Mammoth Cave, Ky. Frank Oeschslin celebratec^ his birth- day anniversary July 26. 1921. The American Florist 105 ; »w«44W'i!S8aa«!Sw««!S$s8$»sa«!i«agsgws«««!gg^ The Best Gladioli You can get them here in practically every variety grown for commercial purposes, including Chicago White, Pendleton, Schwaben, America, Augusta, King, Panama, Myrtle, Etc. GOOD SUPPLY or ASTERS Roses, Beauties, Feverfew, Larkspur, Cornflowers, Lilies, Candytuft, Orchids, Valley, Greens, Etc. Finest Gypsophila in This Miarlcet Regular shipments of that choice double stock from Colorado, which we supplied you with last season. Order what you need now for use later. You cannot afiord to be without it. 5 Ir .X3?KICI)?H^ ^ To t^ ir^ _* ____ — ^^ ;|: ^^^*=^^^'^ ^ TsIOX I NIC. _9h-^ ^^)^^^= PHONES* CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-734- CENTRAL 2572 161 Nortii Wabash Ave/Chica^o The remains of William Henry Welsh, son of John Welsh, well-known florist, who was killed in the World War October 12. 1918, were brought home from France last week and laid to rest in the family lot at Memorial Park cemetery. The funeral was held from the home of his parents at 4910 North Hoyne avenue. July 24, and was larg-ely attended and the floral offer- ings from the trade were many and beautiful. He was 30 years old and was employed in his father's green- houses up to the time he joined the colors. The beautiful float that headed the parade in the North Shore division of the Pageant of Progress, July 26, at- tracted much favorable attention and was a credit to the trade. Among the florists who were responsible for the magnificent showing were : Schiller, H. C. Rowe, Chas. Propps, Albert Hall, Stolberg Bros.. Paulus Bros. and Clody's Flower Shop. Johnson & Chronis decorated six trucks for the parade of the Oakland, Forty-third and Forty-seventh streets. Business Men's Associations held last week. The following appeared in one of the daily papers the past week under the head of new state corporation : Peter Reinberg, Inc., .SO East Randolph street; capital, .$30,000; general green- house business. Incorporators. Mary Reinberg. Ix)uis Hoeckner, Henry A. /^lender, Herbert O. Hansen. Wm. P. Mahoney. Fred C. Price. Correspond- ent, William F. Foehringer, 512 Coun- ty building. The trade exhibitors at the Pageant of Progress already on the ground are Vaughan's Seed Store, Henry Wittbold & Son. W. W. Barnard Co.. J. Oliver Johnson, Western Pottery, Pulverized Manure Co., Adler Jones. Schiller, A. L. Randall Co. and the Florists' Tele- graph Delivery Association. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is cutting a large supply of roses, especially Mrs. Ohas. Russell, which are in best de- mand. This firm's new rose Phantom looks like a winner and the trade pre- fers it to Ward. Curtis Kindler of the Raedlein Bas- ket Co.. arrived home last week from a business trip to Germany. They are receiving heavy importations of bas- kets from their factories over there. Vaughan's Seed Store employes are very busy this week with preparations for the firm's Pageant of Progress ex- hibit. Shipments of callas are now be- ing moved. Visitors : Dave Geddes. St. Louis, Mo.; G. J. Frisch, wife and daughter Louise, Dayton, O.; A. E. Kunderd, Goshen, Ind.; Wm. Roepke, of the Roepke Floral Co., Indianapolis, Ind.; A. C. Oelschig, Savannah, Ga.; Wm. Trillow. Des Moines, la.; E. B; Morgan, Paxton; Miss C. E. Crump, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Tom Rogers, Spring Lake, Mich.; A. Chapater, representing Schloss Bros., New York; J. P. Mc- Carthy, representing M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Lancaster County Florists' Association. The summer picnic of the Lancaster County Florists' Association was held at Rocky Springs, a popular resort near Lancaster, Pa., July 21. The aft- ernoon was spent in enjoying the vari- ous amusements, and the bathing pool, which is considered the finest in the state. Messrs. Elmer Weaver and E. J. Fancourt, the latter of the S. S. Pen- nock Co., Philadelphia, Pa., made a record in the shooting gallery. At five o'clock, lunch baskets w^ere hunted up and a good picnic dinner was the order for the next half hour. A programme consisting of candy catching, potato races and peanut rolling for the young- sters, under the direction of a commit- j^itiiiiiiiiiuiiiuiiiuiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiKiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiir. I Decorative Greens | = Having completed our dyeing and i 5 preserving plant, we are now accumu- 1 i lating a stock of the most beautiful | I Magnolia Leaves, Beech Sprays I I and Oak Sprays I i These are dyed in the most j opular colors, = i rnntine from the fresh green of spring | I through ihe deep green of summer, the violet | I or red of autumn to the bronze of winter; | I and preserved so as to keep indefinitely, re- i I taining the fresh colors and pliable leaves. | I Write for Samples and Prices. | {the decorative greens CO., i I Kinston. Ala. | I Formerly: H. C. Willis, Duncan Jackson. I '.iiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiriiriKiiininiiriiitiiKniiiiiiMiiirMitiiittiii.^ GRANULATED MUCK This is the stuff to make plants grow. Rich be>ond your dreams. Rotted and cured for years in sun. For plants that demand the richpst soil it is O.K.; reduce for others half and half 1o one in ten, with ordinary soils, to bring them up. Put up in sugar sacks. Sold by ton. ORCHID SOIL This is a soil built right for orchids that re- quire soil. It is just right and requires no addi- tions. Put up in sugar sacks. Sold by sack. Meet Us at Our Booth at the Convention Write for prices. BOTANICAL NURSERY CO., WILD FLOWERS 1 103 Court St.. LAPEER. MICH . tee consisting of Messrs. A. F, Striclc- ler. Chas. B. Herr, Lemon 1/andis and Lloyd Weaver, proved to be a very in- teresting affair. Peanut scrambles and rides on the merry-go-round for the little folks, completed an enjoyable afternoon. Albert M. Hekr, Sec'y. 106 The American Florist. July 30, YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF CUT FLOWERS R«member when ordering that onr line is so complete that it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. Pittsburgh. TRADE %TEET SATISFACTOET. Business has been brisk this week, with a short supply of nearly every item on the list, which has caused prices to advance. The demand has been heavier than usual for the last of July, which can be accounted for by the return of the soldiers who died in Europe during the war. Roses are in short supply, with quality nothing to brag about, and it is hard to get enough good ones to fill advance orders, let alone the orders that come in late. Lilies are good property, and the qual- ity is of the best, while the price has advanced to $20 and $25 per 100. Glad- ioli are now at their best, but there does not seem to be as many as usual this season, which has caused the price to remain firm at $6 and $8 per lOO f or the best. Asters are now a factor, and some very good stock is to be seen; so far they have sold on sight. Carna- tions are a thing of the past and what few are coming are very poor. Del- phiniums are still selling well. Other arrivals include scabiosa, cornflower, feverfew, achillea and straw flowers, all of which have their own call. Tak- ing everything into consideration, the cut flower business is more than satis- factory, and very few complaints are to be heard. FLOEISTS' PICNIC. Thursday, July 21, surely was a red letter day with the florists of this dis- trict, which was the day of the first annual picnic of the Retail Florists' As- sociation and the Florists' and Gar- deners' Club combined. The affair was held at Bradford's woods, just a short auto trip from here, and the largest turn-out in the history of the local trade was the result. The wholesale houses and some of the retailers closed their stores at noon to give every one a chance to attend. Even Ike Bayers- dorfer came all the way from Philadel- phia to see us at play. The sports and races for ladies and children were in the hands of Miss Emma Maxwell, while E. J. McCallum had charge of the men's races. The big event of the day was the ball game between the Mc- Callum Co. and a picked team of re- tailers under the leadership of Ed. Ludwig, which was won by the former, the score being 18 to 16. After the ball game, dancing was in order until a late hour, when every one started for home tired but happy, and all voted It the best outing ever given here. The out-of-town florists included: Jos. Thomas and family, of Greensburg, Pa.; Max Schrieber and family, Mc- Donald; E. H. Carey and wife. New Brighton; O. C. Small, Beaver, Pa.; A. C. Miller and wife, Homestead; George Wessenauer and family. Sewickley; J. W. Glenn, Kittannlng; J. M. Johnston, of McKeesport, Braddock and Home- stead, and his entire force, and many more too numerous to mention. NOTES. W. J. Smith of the Altimo Culture Co., Canfield, O., was a recent visitor. Mr. Smith reports a severe hail storm which did a lot of damage to his plant. Langhans, of McGrath & Lang- hans, has just returned from a three weeks' auto trip through Kew York state and Canada. The next big event is the joint meet- ing of the two organizations, to be held in September, when a banner turn- out is certain. A. W. Smith and wife had a red let- ter day of their own on July 20, when they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. , „, t^ , George C. McCallum and Thos. Kel- leher of the McCallum Co. are enjoy- ing their vacations at Conneaut liake A large delegation from here are ex- pected to attend the florists' conven- tion at Washington, D. C, next month. E. C. T. Albany, N. Y. FLORISTS' CLUB OUTING. A party of 18 members of the Flo- rists' Club, left the city on Saturday afternoon, July 16, to visit the camp, "Say it With Flowers," at Kinderhook Lake, which the club has leased for the summer. At the lake the visitors enjoyed boating and bathing until ev- ening, when a substantial dinner was served in the camp cottage at 75 cents a plate. Two of the visitors were Mor- ris Cohen, a well-known New York dealer in ribbons, and Andrew Hillery, Poughkeepsie, a new member of the club. Mr. Cohen enjoyed the beauties of the lake and camp so well he de- cided to spend the night and Sunday there. Most of the visitors left by 10 p. m. in their automobiles for the re- turn journey to the city. The club has accepted the invitation of W. H. Van Hoesen, of Round Lake, to hold the next meeting at his place on Saturday, August 13. A fire at Round Lake on the morning of July 11, destroyed the ar- cade, 10 dwellings, and damaged other buildings. Fortunately, the auditorium was saved. The club expects to hold a seasonable flower show in the audito- rium on the afternoon of the meeting. Round Lake is a summer village lo- cated about 33 miles north of here. NOTES. The city authorities have commis- sioned Charles Downing t.ay, a New York landscape architect, to prepare plans for a grove at New Scotland and South Lake avenues, in memory of cit- izens who died in the world war. It is expected that Mr. Lay's tentative sketch will be in the hands of Wal- lace Greenalch, commissioner of public works, and Frank R. Lanagan, city en- gineer, who will place it on exhibition for criticisms and suggestions. The board of contract and supply in about a month is expected to advertise for bids for the necessary work on the memorial. Last spring Philip Bender, superintendent of parks, planted a con- siderable number of trees on the grove site in order that they might get a good start. 30 E. Randolph St. OHIOAGO Long' Distance Phones Central 3283 Central 3384 Our Offerings Include: LILIES Absolutely the finest supply of Cut Lilies in this market. ROSES I colum;bia RUSSELL White Killarney Butterfly Crusader Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Ward Ophelia Premier MISCELLANEOUS Valley Cattleyas ASTERS Calendulas Cornflowers Gladioli GREENS Phunosus Sprengeri Bronze and Green Galax Ferns Adiantum Smilax Mexican Ivy Boxwood 1921. The American Florist. 107 WHY STOP BUSINESS In Summer and Let Your Trade Go Elsewhere? We can furnish you with good Summer Roses and other Seasonable Stock with which you can retain your trade. KEEP YOUR BUSINESS G01^G— itis easier to keep a business going steadily than it is to build it up again in the fall. Russell, Columbia, Premier, IVfilady, Hearst, Ophelia, Sunburst, Butterfly, Double White Killarney, Crusader. low that Sweet Peas are about done for the season use Nesbit Roses they more than serve their purpose. If you are in want of a good White Rose for summer use our Double White Killarney the only good white rose obtainable in this market. GLADIOLI '^\lT^i^^- Al Quality Exceptionally good for so late in the season. Carnations, Valley, Larkspur, Daisies, Gypsophila, Gladioli, Lilies, Delphiniums and all other seasonable Cut Flowers. Ferns, Adiantum, Mexican Ivy, Plumosus, Sprengeri. If you want good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best located Wholesale Cut Flower House. J. A. Budlong Co. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Wholesale Cut Flowcps and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., L^f^sV. CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty I^^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. We are In dally touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can reply upon orders sent us receiving such benefits WE ARE CLOSED AUL DAY SUNDAY. Fruits growers from Albany. Greene, Columbia, Ulster, Orange and Dutchess counties, along the Hudson river, met in the court house at Poug'hkeepsie, July 23, to perfect means of organiza- tion and to discuss methods of han- dling crops. T. E. Cross, LaGrange- ville, was named chairman of a com- mittee of six to co-ordinate in the de- velopment of fruit growers' associa- tions in the state and to help in the organization of new ones. The com- mittee will also work toward securing a central organization to standardize packs and to provide for a central sell- ing system. County farm bureau or- ganizations In the state will co-operate with Chairman Cross and his commit- tee. The summer meeting of the Kew York State Horticultural Society will be held at the agricultural experiment station, Geneva, August 3. The prin- cipal speakers will be Dr. Roscoe W. Thatcher the recently appointed direc- tor of the station, and Judge Berne A. Pyrke, state commissioner of farms and markets. The eastern meeting of the so- ciety will consist of a basket picnic on the lawn of W. S. Teater, Upper Red Hook, August 17. A programme is in course of preparation. R. D. Providence, R. I. SOME GOOD GLADIOLI AEBIVING. There is little change in the market this week over the previous one. The extremely hot weather is showing its effect on the market here. There is some improvement on the quality of the roses sold but very little, Mrs. Chas. Russell and Columbia and Premier continuing to be the best hot weather roses. There are more asters and they Tonn, Mention the American Florist when writing are of better quality. Good gladioli in quantity is seen, and the demand is good for America Schwaben, Panama, Niagara and Francis King. Garden flowers are arriving in quantity and the market cannot handle them on ac- count of the slow business. Many employes of various stores in this city are awav on their vacations. H. A. T. 108 The American Florist. July 30, The C F. Winterson Co. Long Distance Telephone, Central 6004 166 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, 111. F RNE A r OMPANY 30 E. Randolph Street -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. •9 Inc. Preservers of Natural Foliages LA PORTE9 IND. Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets, Florists' Supplies and Decorative Novelties. Indianapolis, Ind. C. p. Coffey and wife, of Kokomo, , are moving to the rose farm on East Jefferson street, tliat city, which they have leased from W. W. Coles, the lat- ter moving into the Coffey property, 132 Conrad avenue. Mr. Coles will con- tinue to look after the shrubbery, but Mr. and Mrs. Coffey will take over the remainder of the greenhouse and will grow the flowers for their retail store on North Main street. A wide variety of plants, vines and flowers, with roses as a si»ecialty, will be gTOwn at the ' greenhouses both for retai;! and whole- sale. Mr. and Mrs. Coffey state that they are anticipa.ting placing the es- tablishment on a higher standard than ever, and that with both retail and wholesale houses in their charge they will be better able to know the wants of the public and supply the flowers which are in most deinand. Mr. Coles was recently given a fine write up in one of the Kokomo papers, as one who had done much toward the upbuilding of the city; Poppies from the battlefields of France will be grown at national head- quarters of the American Legion, here, in memory of the late F. W. Galbraith, ;Jr„ national commander of the seryi.ce iben"S "Organization. A miniature re- production of a shell-torn battlefield will be constructed by landscape gar- deners, and florists will plant and tend the memorial flowers, ^eed of the Flanders poppies were received recent- lyfrom J. M. Johnson, Marion, S. C, formerly chief engineer of the Rainbow division. He gathered the pods during the "hottest' engagements in the Bac- carat sector and in the Champagne and at Chateau-Thierry, Fifty thousand Richmond, Ind.,- roses •are on tfte.way'to a California nursery. The -Shipment was started by the Jos. Hill Co. of that city t>y refrigerated express. Included in the shipment are mest of .the new 'varieties originated by the. tlrni. The. shipment establishes a precedent, in Indiana, as hitherto, Cali- fornia has been regarded as the home oj, roses. , The. use of a refrigerator car for a, rose shipment also establishes a pree^ent for the transportation of In- dian* roses, for it is the first time such a car has, been used for the purpose in the.state. The , plant of Saenger Bros., florists at Terre Haute, was damaged by fire July .16, approximately $2,500. Build- ings on adjoining, premises also were scorched, but the loss from this source was. not large. The loss at the Saenger I plant consisted of a large barn burned I with its contents and extensive dam- age to the greenhouse adjacent to the barn. Much of the glass in the green- house was cracked by the intense heat, and the loss on this item will be several hundred dollars. The annual outing of the Indiana State Florists' Association will be held at Bertermann's grove, Tuesday, Au- gust 2. To reach the grove, drive about seven miles east of this city on the National road, or take the T. H. I. & E. electric road, Richmond division, to Bertermann's stop, cars leaving- every hour. Members are urged to bring their faniilies and employes, for a pleasant time is ani.icipated. E. B. Ithaca, N. Y. COKNELI, UNIVERSITY. The hot weather the past two weeks has been rather hard on the roses at the te^t gardens. The plants are breaking well, however, and should produce another good crop of flowers next month. The collection of hardy phlox bf nearly 500 varieties is now. in full' bloom and is making a won- derful showing. NOTES. S. C. Hubbard, who has been in charge of the rose test gardens the past five yeai-s, has resigned his posl-. tion and will leave for Amherst, Mass.j August 1, where he will take charge of the greenhouses at the Massachu- setts Agricultural college. Mr. Hub- bard received his training at the A. N. Pierson Co., Cromwell, Conn., and has been very successful in his work here. He is considered one of the best authorities on the culture of outdoor roses in this country. The Massachu- setts Agricultural college is to be con- gratulated on being able to obtain the services of Mr. Hubbard. Arthur Bool, of the Bool Floral Co., has a fine lot of three and 4-inch be- gonias. He finds a ready sale for this stock. Ralph Roskelly, who is in charge of the store, reports business as rather quiet at present. Last month, however, the death of Mayor Stewart, and E. L. Williams, former comptroller of the university, brought on the larg- .est' volume of funeral work this firm Arthur Cowee. of Berlin. N. Y., who is a member of the legislative com- mittee of the department of farms and markets, spent several days at the uni- versity inspecting the various depart- ments. This committee was recently B. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYrHING 1HE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. SAM SEUGMAN FLORISTS' SPECIALTIES 1 16 W. 28th St., New York IMPORTER-MANUFACTURER Artificial Flowers for Summer Sales. appointed by Governor Miller to study the agricultural conditions in the state. The summer school is now in prog- ress at, the university with a regis- tration of over 2.500. Of this num- ber 900 are registered in the College of Agriculture and 36 in the course In garden flowers offered by the de- partment bf floriculture. Dr. A. C. Beal and Prof. Arno H. Nehrling will represent the department of floriculture at .the- coming meeting of the Society of American Florists, has ever known. Westchester and Fairfield Hort. Society The tenth annual flower show of the Westchester and Fairfield Horticultural Society will be held in New Rochelle, N. Y., September 21-22, for the benefit of the New Rochelle hospital. Mrs. De Lancey Kane is president of the committee, and J. H. Troy, manager of the show. Garden clubs all over the country are taking an active part in this affair, and practically every estate owner has pledged his support. An elaborate schedule has been pre- pared with over 90 classes for compe- tition; it will also contain writings on horticultural subjects by well-known authors: in fact it will be a real ency- clopedia, well worth keeping for future references. Advertising space can be secured for $30 per page or $1 per inch for subdivisions. Should you wish to take advantage of such a wonder- ful opportunity to advertise, we would 1921. The American Florist. 109 John Kruchten Co 30 East Randolph Street, (Not Incorporated) WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. Weiii%nd-I FLOWER GROWERS CEN11ULS79 154N.WABASHAVLfLTmo.1 advise your sending your ad at once, as both space and time are limited. Donations for the show will be greatly appreciated and duly acknowl- edged. Remember that this show is held for a good cause, well deserving of your help and patronage. NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY AIDS SHOW. It is expected that the large space being given the coming iJower show by newspapers of New Rochelle and about 25 others in surrounding towns will assure great su-ccess for the fall show. The Chamber of Commerce has given the exhibition its sanction, and one of the members has personally under- taken the collection of subscriptions. It is hoped to have one of the best shows ever held outside of New York city, and this is no idle boast when it is remembered that some of the weal- thiest people in the United States have their country estates in this vicinity. J. H. Troy, Manager. Milwaukee, Wis. Miss Rose Semeler, president of the Edlefson-Leidiger Floral Co., and sis- ter. Miss Harriet, have telegraphed that they were not on the St. Law- rence steamer which was stranded in the Long Sault Rapids, as first re- ported, which has relieved the anxiety of friends and relatives. James Livingstone, gardener for Fred Vogel, Jr., acted as a judge at the flower show given by the North Shore Horticultural Society and the Garden Club of Illinois at Lake Forest, 111., July 23-24. Many of the members of the Wiscon- sin State Florists' Association made up automobile parties for the trip to Madison, July 19, and remained over for a day or two. After leaving this city two years ago, John C. Arnold, wife and daughter, have returned, and expect to enter the retail florist business in the near future. E. O. Nassau County Horticultural Society. The regular monthly meeting of the Nassau County Horticultural Society was held at Glen Cove, L. I., July 13, President Wm. Noonan in the chair. Exhibits held in connection with the meeting consisted of the following : 25 pods of peas, James McCarthy, 1st; 25 string beans, Pierie Chambiard, 1st: E. CAJOLING CO. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Ijocated WHOIiESAIiEi CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHIOAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., GHIGA60 I>. D. Phones OBNTRAIi 197T and 1B78 ^^^w^w*m^wwww^ v ^^^v^^^9m^w% YlioMe Hover M&rKeU Chicago CURRENT PRICE LIST Dozen Roses, Beauty $ 3.00 to $ 6.00 Per 100 Mrs. Chas. Russell 4.00 to 35.00 Butterfly ' 4.00 to 30.00 Columbia 4.00 to 30.00 Duniop 4.00 to '30.00 Premier 4.00 to 30.00 Hoosier Beauty... 4.00 to 30.00 Killarney Brilliant 4.00 to 30.00 White Killarney.. 4.00 to 30.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 4.00 to 30.00 Milady 4.00 to 30.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward. 4.00 to 20.00 Sunburst 4.do to 20.00 Ophelia 4.00 to 20.00 Dble. W. Killarney 4.00 to 20.00 Cecile Brunner . . . 4.00 Our Selection . . . B.OO Calendulas 2.00 to 4.00 Daisies 2.00 to 3.00 Cattleyas. per doz 24.00 Gladioli 6.00 to 16.00 Valley 8.00 Carnations 2.00 to 4.00 Asters 4.00 to 8.00 Lilies, per 100 15.00 to 20.00 Adiantum 1.50 to 2.00 Perns per 1,000 3.00 Galax per 1,000 2.00 Leucothoe 1.00 Sprengeri, Plumosua Sprays 35c to 50c per bunch Mexican Ivy 1.00 Boxwood, ,35c per lb., case 9.00 Huckleberry 7.50 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Sandolpb St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 » three heads of lettuce, James Mc- Carthy, 1st; B. Wallace, special; six varieties of perennials, James Mc- Carthy, 1st: Four varieties of apples. James Hollaway, honorable mention. Exhibits for the August 10 meeting will consist of 12 gladioli, six tomatoes and six ears of corn. B. Wallace was appointed chairman of the publicity committee, and will FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Ordei American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago A. L Randall Co., t^ga^Bv Wabash Ave., and Lake Sl eStKM^ @SSSS CHICAGO, ILL. C93S) Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Qeorge Reinberg WHOLESALE FLORISTS Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Columbia, Russell, Milady. White Killarney and Kj!- , larney Brilliant Rosea. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHIOAGO h;iiiiiiniiiMiuuiuniii imimiiuiiiiiuiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiuiiirj iRaedlein Basket Co.| I 713 Milwaukee AyenDe | I CHICAGO, - - HXINOIS I i Write for Catalog and Prices, | ^iiiiriiiiiiiilliiillllllllimiiiilHHiiiiiiiiiillilillllilliiiiniriiiiiliiillllillllluillllllllli? start working for the dahlia show to be held October 5-6. The society will hold its annual picnic August 11. Thos. Kanelby was elected to active membership. ARTHUR Cook, Sec'y. 110 The American Florist. Jvly 30, b-niiuiiiiiiiri iiimiimnmiuiiiiui iiiiiiiiiiiiiriinroiii mnii ii mn iMJi^ As Far as the Quality I Is Concerned The market is in better condition. | We have a larger supply | arid a greater assortment of i GL/IDIOLU^ I We have every variety that is suitable | for cat flower purposes. | The cut of I ASTERS is increasing, aid there is also | an improvement in the quality. | There is a great improvement | in the quality of our | Russ*)!! and Columbia Roses f In Russell we furnish you with the | best coming to Philadelphia. If you | are in need of good Pink Roses, we | are in a position to supply yon. | The Leo Niessen Co. 1201 Race Street PHILADELPHIA, - PA. Brancbes: Baltimore, Washington. PhUadelphia. EXCELLENT CALL FOB QUALITY STOCK. The general consensus of opinion compares the past week's business quite favorably with that of the same period of a year ago; in fact, for July there is a better demand for good stock than there is flowers to meet it. The cry all the time is for quality; but, just the same, 75 per cent of the stock now offered lacks this important require- ment. Roses are the most plentiful indoor stock; there are a great many of the $5 to $10 a thousand kind that go for the most part to the street men. The limited long stemmed quality grades all clean up well at good sum- mer prices. It is thought that the bottom has been reached In roses, as cutting has commenced from the early planted renewals of last spring, some of which are of fair length and will improve with each week's growth. Long stemmed white are particularly scarce, there being only a few Kai- serin, which variety has almost gone out of this market. Gladioli are a quantity stock, but there are none too many that grade up to the require- ments of the big stores. Better vari- eties and more intensive culture would work a wonderful change in the re- turns. Asters are more plentiful, but here, too, there is a great chance for improvement. Outdoor stock sells from 54 down, while specials from the greenhouse command $6 to $8. Lark- spur is getting to be an all the season flower, stock being now offered that brings as high as $1 per bunch is surely some price for the middle of summer. Summer cosmos is in and makes quite an addition to the assortment. Easter lilies of splendid quality are 50 per cent higher than last week, and the supply is ample. Lily of the valley and cattleyas are about equal to the demand. CHOICE ROSES, All Grades. CARNATIONS, EASTER LILIES and All Seasonable Flowers. This is the exclusive sI>op, only one block from Express Depots. 1619-1621 Kanstead Street, PHIL/.DELPHJA, PA. VftoMeHowerMM^KeU BOSTON, July 27. Per 100 Roses, American Beauty . . . 4 on® 5n.n0 Russell 4.00® 12.00 Dunlop 4.00® 12.00 Pilgrim 4.00® 12.00 Crusader 4.00® 12.00 While Killarney 4> Ward 3.00® 10.00 Maryland 3.00® 8.00 Hoosier Beauty 3.00® 10.00 Columbia 4.00® 12.00 H;k11u.i' 4.00® 12.00 Ophelia 4.00® 12.00 Premier 4.00® 12.00 Adiantum 1-60 Asters 6.00® 6.00 AaparaR:us behs., per bch . . .50® I.UO Asparagus Strings, doz. . . 12,00 B. Buttons 1.00® 2.00 Carnations 2.0(1® 3. no Carnation, Laddie 3.00® 4.00 Cattleyas. per doz 12.00® 18,00 Delphinium 1.60® 2 00 Lily of the Valley 12.00 Liongiflorum Lilies 30.00® 35.00 Smilax. per doz fi.no Sweet Peas 1.60® 2,00 Gladioli 4.00® 10.00 Swansonia. per bch 50 -t) ,7B Sweet Sultan 3.00® 4.00 Gypsophila, bch 60® .76 Bouvardia, bch l.sn® 2,00 Coreopsis 1.00® 1.50 Buffalo, July 27. Per 100 Roses, American Beauty — Special 30,00® 40,00 Fancy 25,00® 40.00 " • ■ Extra 16.00® 20 no Ist 3,00® 10,00 2nd 3,00® 10,00 White Killarney .,, 3,00® 10.00 Dbl, Wht. Killarney 3.00® 10,00 Richmond 3.00® 10.00 Maryland 3.00® 10,00 Sunburst 3,00® 10,00 Columbia 3,00® 20.00 Ophelia 5.00® 16.00 Russell 6.00® 15.00 Premier 6,00® 20,00 Cecile Brunner 2 00® 3 no Asters 2,00® 3,00 Calendulas 2,00® 3.00 Calla Lilies 8,00® 20.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Easter Lilies 12.00® 20.00 Mignonette 2.00® 3.00 Rubrum Lilies 6.00® 8,00 Snapdragons 2,00® 4,00 Sweet Peas 40® 1,00 Gladioli 4,00 ® 6.00 EASTEE LILIES. An Easter lily grower of experience finds the summer competition very hard to meet. Small growers at times, with a comparatively little stock, get scared at the slightest lull in the market and make a price of $10 per hundred, which means a positive loss under present conditions. The minimum price should not fall blow $15, while at $20 the grower has no more than a legitimate profit. There would be a stable market and sale for all the stock if growers would hold out for a living return and not throw their flow- ers overboard at the first sign of dis- tress. BASEBALL. It seemed as if all the florists and allied trades of the city were on the Belmont plateau in Fairmount park July 20. There were automobiles ga- lore, from the high class limousine down the touring car line to the hum- ble tin lizzie delivery, all loaded to the limit. TJiey were there to see a base- ball game between the S. S. Pennock Co. and the Mole Street Independents. What a game it was, played with bats, balls, strenuous efforts, accom- panied by chin music and language! The Pennock nine is considered a rep- Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G» BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. liouis, Mo. Berger Bros. The Choice of the Market in EASTER LILIES, ROSES and All Popular Flowers. Exceptional Service. 1609 Sanson St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Cincinnati, July 27. Per 100 Roses. Premier 4.00® 15.00 Russell 4.00® 15.00 Columbia 4.00® 16.00 Butterfly 4.00® 16.00 White Killarney ... 4.00® 16.00 Pink Killarney 4.00® 16.00 Sunburst 4.00® 16.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward .. 4,00® 16,00 Ophelia 4,00® 15,00 Baby Doll 3,00® 4,00 Carnations 2,00® 4,00 Carnation Laddie 6.00® 8.00 Easter Lilies 16.00® 20.00 Ferns, per 1,000 4.00 Galax, per 1,000 1.50 Plumosus (south) per bch.. .25 Smilax, per string 16® .25 Snapdragons 6.00® 8.00 Pond Lilies 4.00 Caillardias 1.00® 1.50 Valley 8.09 Rubrum 4.00® 8,00 (JladioU 6,00® 8,00 Gladioli 3,00® 10,00 Leucothoe 5,00 resentativo commission house team, while the Mole street aggregation is a sort of Tanigans. However be this as it may, at the end of the sixth in- ning the score stood. Independents 17, S. S. Pennock 5, which situation put the rooters of the Independents in a very hapy frame of mind. Bart. Cartledge, Ed. Reid, Pop Meehan and Carl Corts, the chief rooters, were particularly en- thusiastic, for wasn't the game on ice. But at the end of the eighth, when it was called on account of darkness, the score read : Pennock, 34; Independents, 20. What took place in the last two innings had best not be given in de- tail. There were, of course, hits, er- rors, loud and vociferous rooting, de- nunciations, change of pitchers, new umpires, and all that goes to make up tlie great American game. All appeared glad when at last the agony was over. Carl Corts said it was the greatest afternoon he ever put in, while Ed. Reid acknowledged they beat us, all right, but there will be another day soon. NOTES. The automatic 'phone service of the Keystone Co., of which so much was expected, has gone aill to the bad In the last month, and caused no end of 19^1. The American Florist. Ill noLTON k mm. co. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens CUT FLOWERS PLAMTS, BULBS FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE, - WIS. Wholesale Florists' Sapplies THE HOUSE OF MERIT staple Baskets and Seasonable Novelties in Quantity JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1811 X. 2nd St., PhUa., Pa. Pittsburgh Gut Flower Co. AVHOLESALE FLORISTS Growers of Quality Flowers 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. trouble for the wholesalers who use it so much with the retail stores. Sherman Swisher and wife, who vis- ited Los Angeles, Calif., with the Elks of this city, report a most enjoyable time. They expect to arrive home about August 1, after a trip through the Canadian Rockies. Fine samples of Boston ferns grace the window of the Jos. Heacook shop, on Mole street. Their surruner cut of roses is the largest they have ever han- dled. The Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange received its first shipment of dahlias on Saturday last — a lot of 500, which soon found purchasers. Gladioli, Easter lilies and Mrs. Chas. Russell roses are quantity items of the Leo Niessen Co.'s stock. A good out of town shipping business is reported. Mark Mills and wife spent last week in Ocean City, N. J. Mr. Mills, who is an ardent fisherman, reports good catches of weak fish. T. Nelson Geiger arrived home from his Canadian fishing trip July 16, and reports fine bass fishing and a good time generally. Berger Bros, are having very good summer business. Easter lilies in quantity are a featuer here. Robert Craig and family are sum- mering at Ocean Grove, N. J. K. Oklahoma City, Okla. Weather conditions have been se- vere on outdoor stock, a few gladioli, Shasta daisies and dahlias being about the only survivors of the summer heat. Chrysanthemums are to be had in small lots only. Several funerals and a large bank opening have helped trade to a certain extent. NOTES. Furrow & Co. are displaying some very choice variegated caladiums. Their carnation and chrysanthemum plantings at Guthrie are looking stronger and healthier than for sev- eral years past. A. S. Gray, Chickasha, recently re- elected president of the Oklahoma jisiiiiiiiiiiiuiniuiiiiiiiioiiiiiiiiiiiijiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiuiiuiiiiiiiiiuin I GUST. RUSCH & CO. I n|| WHOLESALE FLORISTS ^l Jobbers in Florists' Supplies Headquarters of the Cudahy Roses E Ftaone Main 124S. P. O. Box S06 ^ 444-446 Milwaukee Street MILWAUKEE, WIS. I Mention the American Florist rohen icriting VlioMe FIo¥erMwKeU Pittsburgh, July 27. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, spl., per doz. 6.00 fey., per doz. 5.00 " " ex., per doz. 4.00 " " No. 1, per doz. 1.50 Killarney 6.00® 16.00 Maryland 6.00® 15.00 ■Sunburst 6.00® 15.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 6.00® 15.00 Russell 6.00® 20.00 Columbia 6.00® 20.00 Ophelia 6.00 ® 15.00 Hilda 6.00® 15.00 Premier 6.00® 2000 Madam Butterfly .. 6.00® 15.00 Asters 4.00® 6.00 Carnations 2.00® 3.00 Laddie 10.00 Baater Lilies 25.00 Ferns, per 1,000 3.00 Galax, per 1.000 2.00 Piumoaus. per bunch .50 Sprengeri, per bunch .60 Sweet Peas 1.00® 1.50 Smilax, per doz. strings... 3.00 Valley 6.00® 8.00 Delphinium 4.00® 6.00 Cornflowers 2.00 Coreopsis 2.00 Gaillardia 3.00 Gladioli 6.00® 8.00 Philadelphia, July 27. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 30.00® 60.00 fancy 10.00® 20.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 6.00® 26.00 Killarney 2.00® 6.00 Hadley 10.00® 30.00 Sunburst 4.00® 10.00 Wards 3.00® 6.00 Ophelia 2.00® 10.00 Columbia 3.00® 20.00 " Premier 6.00® 16.00 Adiantum 1.50 @ 2.00 Asparagus, bunches .50 Asparagus, strings 75® 1.06 Calendulas 1.50® 3.00 Carnations 2.00® 6.00 Cattleyas 1.00® 1.60 Easter Lilies 15.00® 20.00 Lily of the Valley 6.00® 8.00 Smilax .35 Snapdragons, per doz 75® 1.50 Sweet Peas 26® 1.60 Larkspur, per doz 1.00® 150 Gladioli 6.00® 10.00 State Florists' Association, is again very sick, his son having been called home. The Breezy Bluff Flower farm is cut- ting some excellent gladioli and dahlias. Business is in good condition at the Barteldes Seed Co. establishment. Paul Richmond. fiiiiniiiiiiitiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiuiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiitiuiij THEMcCALLUMCO.I 3 a = Manafactarers — ^Importers i ; FLORISTS' SUPPUES I I Headquarters: PITTSBURGH, PA. I '^iiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiniiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiittiiiiiiiiiiitiiiitiiiitiiiiik? Mention the Amencan Florist when writing MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Supplies 218 Narth Fifth St. Send list in for quotations. • St. Louis, July 27. Per 100 Roses, Premier 3.00® 10.00 White Killarney ... 3.00® 8.00 Columbia 3.00® 8.00 Ophelia 2.00«»" 6.00 Killarney 2.00' 4.00 Russell 3.00t!f 12.60 Ward 2.00® 4.00 Sunburst 4.00® 10.00 Calendulas 1.00® 2.00 Carnations. Laddies 4.00 Carnations, fancy 1.00® 2.00 Ferns, per 1,000 3.0O Valley 6.00 Smilax, per string .20 Leucothoe 2.00 Galax, green, per 1,000 1.76 bronze, per 1,000. 1.75 Callas 12.50 Snapdragons, per doz 1.00® 2.00 Lilies 12.60® 16.00 Gladioli 2.00® 8.00 Larkspur 60® 1.00 Delphinium 50® 1.00 Phlox 60® .86 Milwaukee, July 27. Per 100 Roses, Kill'n'y, W. Klll'n'y 4.00® 12.00 " Premier 6.00® 20.00 Ophelia 4.00® 12.00 Columbia 6.00® 20.00 Ward 4.00® 12.00 " Hoosler Beauty .... 4.00® 16.00 Carnations 1.60® 3.00 Fancy Ferns, per 1.000.... 2.60 Asparagus, per bunch 50® .75 Snapdragons 3.00® 4.00 Gladioli, per dozen 1.00® 1.60 Gaillardia 50® 1.00 Lilies, per doz .' )0® 2.60 Rubrums 6.00® 8.00 112 The America n Fl orist. July 30, New York. NO lilPKOVEMENT IN JIAEKET. In SO far as buying and selling- is concerned, there has been no change worthy of note in the cut flower situ- ation, since our notes of July 23 were written. There has been some de- crease in the supply of roses, but under present conditions of dullness it has not affected prices. While a few carnations are arriving they are prac- tically worthless. The supply of as- ters is slowly increasing and stock of fair quality is now on the market. As there has recently been abundant rains, the late asters should be com- ing- forward. In white lilies, there is a fair supply and a few Regales, Rubrums and Auratums ai'e noted. There is the usual supply of miscel- laneou.s outdoor flowers and some of them may be classified as wild. The dealers and shippers in young plants for growing on, are having- good busi- July 25. — With a return of warmer weather, business continues to lan- guish. Some of the roses arriving show slight improvement, but another hot spell may set them back. A few yel- low chysanthemums have appeared. Asters are on the increase and they are good enough for funeral work. Gladi- oli continue to arrive in quantity. FLORISTS' CLUB CONVENTION PARTY. Members are reminded that appli- cations for parlor car space should be sent without delay to Wm. Pedrick. Jr., 263 Fifth avenue, this city, for the train leaving the Pennsylvania ter- minal, Monday, August 15, at 11 :08 a. m., daylight saving time, which will undoubtedly, carry the greater part of the club's delegation to the Society of American Florists' convention at Washington, D. C, August 16-18. Sec- retary Young reports many applica- tions for convention round trip iden- tification certificates which must be presented at the railroad ofiice when transportation is purchased. This is the only method to pursue if the bene- ' fit of a reduction on the return fare is desired and Society of American Flo- rists' members, to whom the conces- sion solely applies, are requested to avoid waiting until the last moment to obtain their certificates by apply- ing to the secretary as quickly as pos- sible. LADIES' SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. We have received through Secre- tary Young, a handsome illustrated folder, issued by the Ladies' Society of American, Florists. "On To Washing- ton" is the refrain. An ejfcerpt fol- lows : We, the ladies of the Society of American Florists, invite everyone to come to the finest and largest conven- tion ever held, ladies, members and their families and employes. We have planned, with the kind co-operation of the ladies of Washington, many so- cial events for the ladies attending the convention, which will make their three day stay a continual round of pleasure and enjoyment. MONTGOMERY'S PRISCILLA ROSE. Roman J. Irwin, who recently vis- ited the range of A. N. Pierson Inc., Cromwell, Conn., brought with him on his return a number of blooms of the new pink rose, Montgomery's Priscilla. This rose, we learn, is the result of a cross of Columbia and Ophelia. The fine record of the parents is so well known that it is needless to here en- large on that sub.lect. We believe that time will prove that we have not ex- aggerated in saying that Mont- gomery's Priscilla is in all its points a better rose than either Columbia or Ophelia and that it has put Premier in the "also ran" class. Mr. Irwin has been showing this rose to expe- rienced wholesalers of the 18th street market and it has been given a unani- HARRY CHARLES Wholesale Florist VIOLETS 104 West 28tli St., NEW YORK GITK Phone Chelsea 8071. Consignments Solicited. mous verdict of approval and con- sideration. NOTES. President I. S. Hendrickson of the Florists' Club has appointed the fol- lowing as a committee to nominate officers for election at the December meeting of the club, such committee to report at the November meeting : Chas. B. Weathered, Chas. W. Knight, Chas. H. Totty, J. G. Esler, F. F. Kess- ler, W. H. Siebrecht, A. M. Henshaw. William Kattier, the retailer of 754 Madison avenue, who with his family sailed for Europe in June, is expected to be gone until September. During his absence, David C. Bielefeld is in charge of the store. J. Max Nitzschka and Herman Berkowitz, doing business as Astoria Florist, at 2188 Broadway, filed a pe- tition in bankruptcy, July 20, listing liabilities of $3,405 and assets of $2,973. J. Benson Stafford of G. E. M. Stumpp's staff is spending his vaca- tion among old friends at Buffalo, N. Y. W. G. Perry and family are at Dux- bury, Mass., where they have taken a cottage for the remainder of the sum- i"ner. Miss Green, the popular bookkeeper at Malandre Bros., has returned from a two weeks' vacation. The first chrysanthemums noticed are 'at I. Goldstein's, in the 18th street market. Clarence Slinn is receiving good bunches of hydrangeas. A. F. F. Columbus, 0. STOCK GREATLY IMPROVED BY RAINS. Business during the third week in July was a little quiet, but not any more so than in former years. A large number of the flower buying public are away on their vacations, but in spite of this, trade has been fairly active. Funeral work has been rather good, and some weddings are scheduled for the near future, several of which will be quite large and im- portant. Trade is tending largely towards loose flowers and designs. Corsages are not in as good demand as during the social season. The sup- ply of "flowers is now better and the quality is generally excellent. The rains which have fallen recently tended to bring out flowers of all kinds and they are coming in briskly, roses being one of the best features. They retail from $3 to $8 per dozen. The principal varieties are Sunburst, Columbia, Ward, and Premier. Gladioli are selling well and the sup- ply is adequate for all needs. There is a large variety of garden flowers on the market and they find a ready sale. Easter and Rubrum lilies are other items that are still plentiful and have a good sale at the down town shops. Plants are not selling well as this is the off season. The educational and publicity cam- paign, under the auspices of the Flow- er Growers' and Dealers' Association will soon be started. Some of the data which has been collected will be brought forward during the month of August, and later on the campaign will be pushed with greater rigor. It is planned to get the full benefit when vacationists return from the seashore and mountains. Mention the American Florist when writinp Mention the American Florist when writing W. L. DOYLE A. E. BOOTH Doyle & Booth WHOIiESAIiE FLORIST C'oiiNiKiinieiil> .Sdliriled Telephone: Watfcins 9408 121 West 28th St , NEW YORK Mention the A merican Florist when toriting J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESAIiE FliORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 5413 & 5891 Watkins ]y V I. 31 and 43 W. 18th St., WcW I Ol K Mention the American Florist when writing Gold Letters and Scripts Best and cheapest on the market. Write for samples and prices. J. LICHTENBERGER 1560 Avenue A, NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist when loritinp Telephone Chelsea 5713 For prompt find satisfactcTy resiills ship to Siillivan, Dolan & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 112 West 28ih Street. NEW YOBK All Seasonable Floweis. Mention the American Florist when writing S. W. Moore has been retained as chief horticulturalist for the various state institutions, under the new head of the department of public welfare, Mr. MacAyeal. Mr. Moore has held that position under the Ohio board of administration for several years. J. W. L.. 1921. The American Florist. 113 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 3864and3l58 w'atklns NEW YORK CITT OFFICIAL S. A. F. William Mackie WHULESAI.E FLORIST 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Carnations and Sweet Peas ot Fine Quality. Telephone: 759 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FRONENT WHOLESAIiE COMMISSION All the New and Standard Varieties of Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: Watkins 300 and 301 Mention the American Florist when writing C. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: 3870-3871 Watkins A complete assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing WILLIAM P. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 W. 28t'i St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Watkins CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Chelsea 6925 I. Goldstein WHOLESALE FLORIST 31 and 43 W. 18th St., New York Prompt and careful attention to yonr interests. Consignments Solicited. Men.ion the American Florist when writing " Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on gummed pacer- your card, etov, in black and leaf adopted by the S ° F iS Ted Price per 500 $4.50; per lOOO, S6.50, Samples on reqdest Electro of leaf, postpaid, J3.00. Cash with order. ^""i^^^^- AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S Dearborn St. Chicago J.K.ALLEN Established 1887. Tel phones: Walbins 167 and 3058. Wiiolesale Cut Flower Commission Dealer 43 west 18th Street, NEW YORK Nejir the main entrance on ISth Street Wholesale Plo«er Market. Consignments of Asters and Early 'Mums Solicited Mention the American Florist when writing Joseph A. Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 W. 26th St., New Yorl. Telephone: 2046 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMeno¥erMisrW>y New, York, July 27. Per 100 Roses, Beauty ?6.00@ $60.00 Columbia 50@ 10.00 Pilgrim 60® 6.00 Hadley 1.00 @ 8.00 Dunlop 60® 8.00 Dbl. Wht. Killarney .60® 6.00 " White Killarney ... .60® 6.00 Aaron Ward 1.00@ 6.00 Ophelia 60® 10.00 Premier 60® 8.00 Scott Key 10.00® 60.00 Sunburst 60® 6.00 Asters, per doz 60® .60 Adiantum Croweanuni and Hybrid 75® 1.00 A.sp. Plumosus, per bunch.. .25® 1.00 Bouvardia 1.00® 2.00 Cattleyas 25.00@100.00 Hydrangeas, per doz .50 Lilies, white 12.00® 16.00 Lily ot the Valley 4.00® 8.00 Smilax, doz. strings 1.00 @ 2.00 Daisies, yellow 60® 1.00 Larkspurs, per dozen 50® 1.00 G'ladiolus. per doz 25® .75 Sweet Peas 60® 100 Plllox 1.00® 1.50 Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cnt Flower Exchange 436 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. Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing HERMAN WEISS 121 W. 28th St., NEW YORK 'Mums, Snapdragons, Roses, Carnations, Bouvardias, Pompons and Orchids. As Well As AU Other Flowers in Season. Member New York Wholesale Florists' Protective Asa n Mention the American Florist when writing jimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiir ,„„„„ , „„„„„ , ^^^ Telephones ^IH M atklns D. J. Pappas I Pre&ldent i United Cut Flower Co.,ii'ci WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK ! rjiinuiummnuiiiiiiiii iiiiiuinmiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiinmii ninin^M^ «Arivi\s PHUJVE WM. KESSLER WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREE1 Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone Watkins 9264 EDWARD BRENNER WHOLESALE FLORIST 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK B3verythlng In Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited N,Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th Av. and W. 20th, N. Y. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. Open tor Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning V. S. DORVAL Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest Standard ol Quality. Largest stock in America. Send lor lUai- trated catalog ot Creeu ud Fbriits' Sipplia. 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART M HOLES ALE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephone 0760 Chelsea SPECIALTIES — Cut Orchids, Aspara^ns Plamosus Sprays and Mistletoe and Ber- ries. Our Orchids are r''own by Carillo & Co., of Mamaroneck, N. Y. 114 The American Florist. July 30, 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. •uiiiiuiirii iiMiiiiiirMiMiiiii iMiiriiinriiirrm I iiiiiiiraiiiiiiiillilllini Tiiiiiiiiiniiiruir i miriiiii iim mill niiiiiimiiiii imiiii iiiiiiriiii iiiiii mimiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiniP'^ I CHICAGO The Homes of Flowers CHICAGO | Our Motto: Satisfaction, Quality and Service. i Northwest Corner Wabash Ave, and Adams Si. Members of the F. T. D. Southwest Corner 47th St. and Lake Park Ave, I |„„„„„„ „„„„ iMiiiiiHiiii iiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiilliiiiiiiiiiinii I I iiiiiriiiuiiiiiiiiriiii Tiiiiiiililiiliiit niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiu i iiiii tiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiii iiilnliimi? Mention the American Florist when writing Send youroroers for unicago andSA. obslo , ^_ - ^ , All orders esrefnlly filled ^Mfi%aS^ GE0R6E ASMUS.Mgr. wire. Write or Phone West 822 Kemler of Florists' Telecravh Deliverr. Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Detirered ia Albany and Tidnity on tflegraphk wits, 106 STATE STREET Wention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLEVELMB EUCLID AVENUE Memliers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. ^^J^J^J^/^^^^.^^/■^■^»^^/■^^^■^^J^j^<»J^<^Jfc^J^<^^^<^rf^^*J^■.l 3799 Broadway, S. W. Cor, 158th St. FRESH CUT PliOWERS DAII.Y Orders from Other Cities filled with proiuptness Mention the American Florist when writing MEMPHIS, TEliN. Memphis Floral Company MAIN AND UNION wire: us Oklahoma City OKLAHOMA FURROW & CO. 205 W. Main St. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Randolph & McClements |,„^FloraI Expert?|^^,| i 5936 Penii Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. § iJSiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiniiiiiniiiiiiiiiinnmiRiiuiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiif Mention the American Florist when writing BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTTMILLER 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing NEW YORK. Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd Sf. 'Fhone, Colnmbas 6883 The name "Malandre Brothers" on a box ol flowers is a Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing New York's Favorite Flower Shop PIftb Avenue at 58th Street Member F. T. D. Ass'n. Mention the American Florist when writing PITTSBURGH, PA. A.W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. Larsrest Floral Fstablishment in America Established 1874 Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writing WICHITA, Kansas ^tdTki'l'r" W. H. CULP & COMPANY Quality Flowers Personal Service Members F. T. D. Mention the American Florist when toritinp El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Memters of Florists* Ttelegraph Delivery, Mention the American F'orist when writing J. W. BODGERS Elks' BnUding noir+nn H South Jefferson Street 1 'ay lOll, \J. Telegraph orders for Dayton will receive our Immediate and careful attention. Mention the American Florist when writing DARD 341 Madison Ave. Opp. Hotel Biltmore Ne\v York The Leading Florist for nearly Half a Century M ention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo.l0^^ Samuel Murray 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delirery Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Kansas and Western MisHunri. Up-to-date Service. F. T. D. Est ISnO Mention the A m.erican Florist when writing 118 The American Florist. July 30, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Ketallers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. DETROIT'S Leading Florists JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS 1314 Broadway PHILIP BREITMETER, - President Mention the American Florist when writing "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Members of Florists' Telegraph DeliTerr Mention the American Florist when writing Orders in or 'a^S^d Washington, D.C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Mention the American Florist when writing BROOKLVN, n. y. JAMES WEIR,Inc. FLORIST 324 Falton St., cor. Pierrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good care and prompt attention. Phones 270-271 Main. Mention the American Florist lohen writing MICHIGAN. Orders vrill be care- fully cared for hj tItlNRY <%IV||IH Wholesale and Retail Florists of Grand Rapids. Mention the American Florist when writing r.ra{ Mention the American Florist when writing Send Telegrraph, Telephone or Mall Orders for florist's 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 when writinfj WnSHiriGTON, D. c BLACKlSTONE,inc. 1 4th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service Mention the American Florist when writing Telephones : Lenox 2352 Lenox 7019 1062 Madison Ave., Near 80th St. NEW YORK Orders from other cities promptly filled. Mention the American Florist when writing TORONTO, am. Canada's Best Known and Most RellabU Florist °s!L Dunlop's 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere In Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the Am>erican Florist when writing LA CROSSE. WIS. Send your orders for flowers for de- livery in this city and vicinity to Jobfl A. Salzer Seed Co. Quality and Service Assured THREE STORES Nashville, Chattanooga and Atlanta MEM6ER PJorjsfs' Mention the American Florist when writing New York 44 Carmine Street Phone 1274 Spring Outof Townand Steamer Orders Promptly Filled Mention the American Florist when iwiting t \ Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY & CO. 150 East Fourth Street THE BEST THAT GROWS. « EXPERTS TO ARRA NGE THEM, y j Mention the American Florist when writing New York's SHOP OF QUALITY Irene Hayes,inc F. T. D. 799 pjjif Avenue Telephone Rhinelnnder 0202 and 0303 Mention the American Florist when writing CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHBPPARD 532-534 RACE STREET Suoeessor to the HILL FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Mention the American Florist when writing NEW YORK. A. ECKRICH (Successor to Charles E. Omnewald) FLORIST 924 Madison Ave., bet. 73ril & 74tli Sis. Phone: 9864 RluMbiider. Ordcii from Other Cities Prompt]; Filled Mention the American Florist when writing i9^i. The American Florist. 119 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the tradj in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. HARTFORD, COMM. ?C Flower WELCH'S K Also Store at New Britain, Conn. Established 18SS. Jlenibers nf Florists' Teleerapll UeliTer.T. Mention the Ameriean Florist when writinp Colorado Springs, Col Wliolesale and Beta!! Pikes Peak Floral Co. Orders Carefally Exeruted Members of -Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the Amei^ican Florist ivhen writinfj DENVER, COLO. fhc Park B. E. GaUS. Proiaat. & lOlCli wO« LF.NEUUN.Scctetir;. Mention the Amerjeira Florist when writinp GALESBURG. ILL. AMD CEMTRZIL ILLinOIS Pillsbury's Flwoer Stores Your orders will receive careful attention. Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Mention the Anieriean Florist when ivritinff KANSAS CITV, MO. CHICAGO g/SS^f" DETROIT FL ORIS T Established over 30 years Southwest corner of lith and McGee Sts. Mention the Aviericaii Flo7'ist xohen writincf CUDB BROSCOk FLORISTS l2l4PSTNMe WMfMINOTOKOa Gudes^ Uemleis of Florists' leleer&ph Felivei^j JHention the American Florist when writing ■\ LOUISVILLE, KY.= AUGUST R. BAUMER MASONIC TEMPLE Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. mention the American Florist when writing /^_^^_^-^_l l71,-^-««l i^^^ 132 N. state, CHICAGO V^dlVFclI r lOrClI V'tJ* ISSl Broadway, DETROIT Best service In botli cities and adjoining terrttoiT. Member of Ftoiista' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, riorist. Mention the American Florist when writing Seattle-Rosaia Bros. Finest floral studio in Northwest. Member F.T.D. EDWARD Passaic, N. J. F. T. SCEERY D. Paterson, N. J. ==Washingtoii, D. C.== GEO.H.COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Florist when writing FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY OF "Home Grown Flowers" Get in touch with MATTflEWSON'S, SSSti^N^ Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing lEWARE, E J, Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET .MetiiberH nf FlorlstH* Teleg^raph DeUvery. Me-ntion the American Florist when writincf LOUISVILLE, It THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnnt Street CITY'S LARGEST FLOIVER STORE. Mention the American Florist when writing LEWIS HENDERSON, Flonst 1519 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. member of. Florists' Telegraph D«»= American Seed Trade Association. L. L. Olds, Madison. Wis., President; Alex. Forbes, Newark, N. J., First Vice- President; Louis B. Renter. New Orleans, La.. Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleveland, Ohio, Secretary-Treasurer; Curtis Nye Smilli, 73 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., Counsel. The fortieth annual meeting will be held .Tune, 1922. Wholesale Grass Seed Dealers' Ass'n. Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., Presi- dent; J. Chas. McUullough, Cincinnati, O., Vice-President; Clarence R. J' nes, 110 South Street, Baltimore, Md., Secretary- Treasurer: Curtis Nye Smith, Boston, MflSB, Counsel. The next annual meeting will be held June, 1922. The European freesia bulb crop is said to b« about one-fourth of the average. Cincinnati, O. — J. Chas. McCullough is at the Ambassador hotel. Atlantic City, N. J. The Everette R. Peacock Co., Chi- cago, is building a new two-story tile warehouse, 90x275 feet, at its farm at Norwood Park. J. K. M. L. Fabquhae, of R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass., died July 24. Further particulars will be found in our obituary column. Saginaw, Mich. — A. T. Ferrell and family have been motoring through north Michigan summer resorts, vis- iting A. J. Brown's home at Northport Point. Council Bluffs, Ia. — De Giorgi Bro., dealers in seeds, plants and shrubbery, recently filed a petition in bankruptcy. The liabilities are $54,- 286, assets $40,970. New Yoek. — It is currently reported that certain lots of French bulbs are coming into this market on consign- ment, grading and sizes of cases not known. This report has not yet been verified. THE J. C. Robinson Seed Co., 'Water- loo, Nebr., has issued its August cal- endar, giving prominence to the follow- ing : "He who talks without thinking runs more risk than he who thinks without talking." Ottawa, Ont. — Geo. H. Clark, seed commissioner of the Dominion Depart- ment of Agriculture, was elected presi- dent of the Canadian Seed Growers' Association, at the annual meeting of that organization held recently in this city. The bulb market for the first ten days of July at OUioules. Stance, is reported to have advanced and that jobbers there are asking American buyers a price of 150 francs for the 13-centimeter size and 180 francs for the 14-centimeter, adding that they are not able to fill orders, and that they consider it a bad season betjause of the short crop. Onion Sets in the Chicago district to the extent of one-third are in the crates, the growers being very busy and the weather favorable. The yield is proving from three to three and one- half bushels to one pound of seed sown, five bushels to the pound being the. normal average. The sets are dry, in fine condition and of excellent quality. Vaughan's Seed Store will move its first lots of winter top sets next week. Nebraska and Colorado Seed Crops. The J. C. Robinson Seed Co., of Wa- terloo, Neb., writing July 21, report : "Conditions in the seed producing sec- tions of eastern Nebraska were seldom better. Have been enjoying weekly or more rains for some time, and crops are magnificent. Also the seed crops are much further advanced than is usual at this time. "In Colorado and other sections con- ditions are at least normal. Some flood losses in that state, but we understand it ia not so much loss from that cause as from inability to repair the irriga- tion ditches. The Late J. K. M. L. Farquhar. "No aphis has appeared yet. The hail season is nearly over so we are look- ing forward to harvesting a good crop. However, the average is very much below normal." Dutch Bulb Prospects. A Dutch grower writes June 30 : "The bulb crop will be fairly good this year, notwithstanding the very dry weather we have had. Darwins and late tulips have done better than the early tulips. They seem to have stood the dry weather better — on the whole, the Darwins and late tulips are good. The hyacinth prospects differ Pieters-Wheeier Seed Company Growers ot High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondenoe Solicited. The Best Color Chart. PRICE, $1.00 POSTPAID AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO quite a bit. In some places I saw stocks which were dead, while in other places they were still green. This chiefly depended upon the quality of the soil. The hyacinths on well cul- tivated and manured lajid are excel- lent, while in districts where the soil has been more or less neglected and undermanured, the crops do not look as well by any means. With the high cost of labor, manure, etc., there are a good many growers who have not given their land much attention or spent enough money in cultivating. Apparently, neither hyacinths nor nar- cissi will be too plentiful this year. There seems to be a good demand for hyacinths, since rumor says Germany will allow increased imports. The main item Germany will require will be hyacinths. The English seed houses are placing their orders now." Another correspondent, writing July 21, says : "The bulb crop is excellent and far superior to last year's, in fact we have not had a crop to equal it In years. Possibly the dry weather af- fected the growth in some small sec- tions, particularly on high land, but speaking generally, we have a ban- ner crop and the American trade may look for good sized bulbs of the beat quality in all kinds so far as bloom- ing capacity is concerned. We are just commencing to lift narcissi and even these promise a very good crop. The weather continues very hot and dry, but so far as Holland is con- cerned, just what we want at this time of year." British Seeds Act. Under the seed act, 1920, which comes into operation August 1, all tests for the purpose of declaration under the act, except in the case of garden seeds, must be made either at one of the official seed testing stations, or at a private station licensed by the ministry for that purpose. After Au- gust 1, therefore, a declaration based on a test carried out at a non-licensed station will be illegal. The ministry has already inspected a number of private stations for which licenses have been asked, but will not be able to arrange for further inspections free of charge after July 31, 1921. Licenses will only be issued in cases where the ministry is satisfied that the equip- ment and management of a private station is in every way adequate for Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. ■S ^ __ __ ■ __ ^^ Growers lor the Wholesale Trade only. 1 B r n M I n ll Onioh, lettuce, Carbot, Pabsnif, Pabblet, Cei.sbt, E»DrvE, ^^ *^ ** *■ ■■ SALsrpT and Mixed Sweet Peas. Seed Growers SAN JOSE. CALIFORNIA C O HI P 8 B V , llIC 1921. The American Florist. 121 Garden Seed Beans Growing Lima and pole varieties is my specialty. My growing contract offer for fall delivery will be mailed upon request. Henry Berrien Fish Carpinteria, Calif. Waldo Rohnert GILROY. CAL. WHOItESAIiE SEED GROWER Specialties; Beet, Carrot, Endive, Lettuce, Onion and Badish. Correspondence Solicited. Yokohama Norsery Co. LTD. Woolworth Boilding NEW YORK CITY Importers Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds I Return Envelopes f [Caralog^ue Envelopes i I Seed Packets [ I Brown Bag^ Filling: Machine Co. I I FnCHBURG, MASS., D. S. A. \ ^lllimilillimiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiitiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiniiiMiiiiiiiiimiiiiiil Dutch and French Bulbs C.J.Speelman&Sons I Lagarde & Speelman Sassentaeim, Holland I OUlonles.Var. France NEW YORK OFFICE 470 GREENWICH ST. Pacific Coast Representative, Mr. w. B. Clarke, Pox 543, San Jose, Calif. the proper carryingr-out of tests, and then only for the purpose of testing seeds required by the licensee for his own purchases and sales. New York Seed Trade. J. M. Bridgeford, managing director of Watkins & Simpson, London, Eng., sailed for home July 23. Nerval E. Kirby, of I. N. Simon & Son, Philadelphia, Pa., was a recent visitor. The death of Mrs. C. B. Knickman is recorded in our obituary column. James McHutchison is spending the heated term at Kennebunk, Me. M. C. Esterley is no longer with J. M. Thorburn & Co. Misleading: French Bulb Quotations. There have been some recent low quotations made on Paper White nar- cissus bulbs, importers quoting on these bulbs omitting to state that when the goods are shipped, there will be added a charge for cases and brokerage fees. All buyers of French bulbs should be certain that the prices made them are free from all addition- al charges. JLRyM[B.RICES[tDCO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS America's Largest Producers of Seed Peas Also a Complete Line of VEGETABLE SEEDS ^Sh'oS^ITeka. Office: Cambridge, New York Mention the American Florist when writing VALLEY PIPS FPQM COID STORAGE $30.00 per 1000; $16.00 per SOO; $8.00 per 2S0; $».00 per 100. H. N. BRUNS, 3032-42 W. Madison St.. Chicago, 111. KELWAY'S Pedigree Strains of Floiisis' Flower Seeds Write for prices to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers, LANGPORT, ENGLAND. 300 Medals tor Flowers, etc. Hundreds of First-Class CertiUcates. Mention the American Florist when vnitina I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STBEET Philadelpliia - - Pa. Vention the A merican Florist when writinf Western Seed & Irrigation Go. TVHOLKSALB SGGD GROWSIRS SPECIALTrES: Cucnmber, Muskmelon and Watermelon, Pumpkin, Summer and Winter SqaaHli* Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. Write for Special Contract and Spot Prices. Office and Warehouse, Growing Station, Fremont. Neb. Rocky Ford, Colo. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet C!om, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Uilfnril P.Ain Montana. Idaho. Washington. nilliUIO,UPRn Lily of the Valley Pips EXTRA FINE STRAIN EXHIBITION Size GERMAN "LUBbCI^" PIPS FROM COLD STORAGE Price, in cases of 1000. 500 or 250 each, on application. Send us your list of Perennials wanted for quotations. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY ^iiimi nnnn ii nu i mii i iititiiiiiiimiiimmnin iiitiiitttffiff iffni npw' w t fu ii Hu i Mention the American Florist when ivrittnp TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing L. D. Waller Seed Co. GHOWERS OF CHOICE • Sweet Pea, Nasturtium and Flower Seeds GUADALUPE, CALIFOBNIA LAWN SEED MUTURES FIELD SEEDS Atlantic Grass Seed Co. wholesale: 46 W. Broadway, NEW YORK CITY 122 The American Florist. July 30, You Grow Pansy Plants For Sale? DOUBLE YOUR PROFIT AND SALES Br PL/VNIING THE New Early Flowering Giant Pansies They are three to four weeks earlier than other Pansies, in coldframes or field; they have four or five large blossoms, when other Pansies planted at the same time are only showing bud. The richly colored, large, well formed flow- ers, on long, stiff stems, are very fragrant. TRY SOMS AND YOU WILL BE SATISFIED 4. Jove. Lower petals violet, upp'er one light blue 5. Mars. Cornflower blue. 6. North Pole. Pure snow white. 7. AVoden. Quite black. S. Helios. Pure yellow. 14. AVinter Sun. Golden yellow, with dark eye. 15. lee King. Silvery white, with dark blue eye 16. Celestial ftueen. Light or sky blue. 17. Charm of March. Dark velvety blue. IS. Mixed. The above nine colors. 500 Seeds, 25c.; 1000 Seeds, 40c'.; Vs oz., Vi oz., $2.00; 1 oz., $7.50 For list and price of other Kenilworth Pansy Seed, see my ad of July 23rd. JAMES VICK»S SONS Growers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the benefit of our 72 years' experience All Seasonable Varieties. Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City — THE — J. G. ROBINSON SEEDCO, WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY FORiD. COLORADO Contract Growers of Cucumbers, Canta- loupe, Watermelon. Squash and Pumpkin Seed ; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corn. ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growe< lb., $8.UU. FINEST ENGLISH MIXED. Large flowering. Tr. pkt., 35o; SI 50 per oz. ; li lb , SS.m. Also GIANT PRIZE and REGULAR SORTS in separate colors. DAISY, DOUBLE INGLISH Tr pkt Oi. Monstrosa Pink., n oz.,$i 50 ju.sn Monstrosa nliite..M ou did not nceive ; MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE, Market ItVeet, Philadelphia, Pa. | Florists' Card Envelopes TRANSPARENT or OPAQUE Write for Samples and Quotations. The Miller Brothers Co. Manufacturers PAPER GOODS For the Horticultural Trade. NEWARK, 224 High St. NEW JERSEY Mention the American Florist when writing 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. roRREsro\i>E>'rE somcitet> Mctlutchison I e CO. OFFERS I I Immediate Shipment [ i VALLEY PIPS, Dutch or German tvpe. in i = caSHlotsoJ2iu pips LILIUM MAGNIFICUM, i I 9-11, from N. Y. KENTIA Belmoreana and = I Forsteriana Seeds, in b isheJluts. BAMBOO i = CANES, natural and dyed green all sizes, bale = i lots. RAFFIA, natural and colored, 25 lbs. up. = I FALL SHIPMENT. I i DUTCH BULBS, Tulips, Hyacinths, Nar- i icissus. Etc.; MANETTI STOCKS, linglish = I French, Dutch: VALLEY PIPS, German or i = Dutch CHINESE SACRED LILIES. '■ Se - i I lects"; JAP. LILY BULBS, F. '>. B. New = = York, (yhicHpo. Toronto. Denver, >eatt]e, i I Ktc. ; FRENCHBOLBS. Paper Whites, Roman i = Hyacinths, Etc.: CALLA .lEthiopica, God- = I frey, Elliotiana; T.R. BEGONIAS and GLOX- 3 i INIAS, all sizes and colors; IRIS, Tingitnna 1 I and Spanish; DRACAENA CANES. I = Write for prices, stating your requirements. | I McHUTCHISON & CO.. I I 95 Chambers St., NEW YORK | fiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiituimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiliiiiuiiiiiiiiuiiiiitiiimiiimii^ 1921. The American Florist 123 To Buyers: FRENCH PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS 1. If you are disappointed In delivery dales 2. If you are getting (''under graded") bulbs 3. If you are getting ''short'' cases 4. if you are paying EXTRA for cases, broker's fees and sundry extravagant fees THEN, YOU Are Not PLACING Your ORDERS with VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO NEW YORK (The First French Steamer "Canada" Is Now Unloading) 124 The American Florist. July 30, >>= I he Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. M. R. Cashman, Owatouna, Minn., Presi- dent; Paul C. iiindlev. Pomona, N. C, Vice-President: John Watson 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. W. Hill. Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. The forty-seventh annual conventiou will . be held at Detroit. Mich., June, 1922. WEiiESLEY, Mass. — D. J. Kerrigan, head forester at Wellesley college, died recently from heart trouble, age 42. Missoula, Mont. — Wm. Showell, of Hamilton, was recently appointed head of the state division of horticulture, ■with headquarters in this city. Samuel M'G-redy & Sons, the well known Irish growers, are offering five new roses this season. Princess Vic- toria, Una Wallace, Martha Drew, Ethel James and Irene Thompson. OsKOSH, Wis. — ^The annual conven- tion of the Wisconsin Horticultural Society will be held in this city, Au- gust 17-18. President H. C. Christen- sen of the Oshkosh Horticultural So- ciety has appointed several committees for the reception of the state organiza- tion. Jeffebson City, Mo. — Nut crops in Missouri will be greatly reduced this year, owing to spring freezes. Pecans show but 35 per cent of a yield, or about 500,000 pounds on 85,000 bear- ing trees. Black walnuts will amount to about 50 per cent, and hickory nuts 45 per cent of a crop. L.UDINGT0N, " Mich. — Members of the state bureau of horticulture will be- gin their annual tour of the orchards of this state, commencing at Grand Rapids, Aug-ust 2, and continuing northward through Shelby, Hart and Mason counties. President Nicol, of the bureau, is expected to be present at the picnic of the Mason county farm bureau, this city, August 5, which con- cludes the tour. Weller Nurseries Enlargflng Plant. At the annual stockholders' meeting of the Weller Nurseries, Holland, Mich., July 21, plans for enlarging the establishment were formulated, which it is expected will make this section one of the great flower producing dis- tricts of the United States. It was shown jthat the acreage operated by the nursery had increased from four to 24 within the year, with a gain of nearly 1,600 filled orders. B, H. Well- er, president and nursery superin- tendent; H. R. Brink, vice-president, and P. Weller, secretary-treasurer and general manager, were the officers elected for the coming year. Pacific Coast Association of Nurserymen The nineteenth annual convention of the Pacific Coast Association of Nur- serymen was held at Seattle, Wash., July 13-14, F. H. Burglehaus, Sumner, Wash., in the chair. There was a large representation of the trade pres- ent, 132 delegates from Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Utah and British Columbia being in attendance. Many interesting papers were pre- sented, including: "Some Protective Measures for Plant and Soil Pests," by Jos. Brown, Vancouver, B. C; "Solid- ify Cash with Order Plan," by J. R. Gardner and C. D. Hobbs; "Where to Caliper on Grafted Trees," by B. A. Mitchell, and "Grafts and June Buds — Who Are Entitled to Them?" by A. F. Gossman. An enjoyable trip was taken through the parks of the city by the delegates, and a banquet given in their honor by the Seattle Florists' Club at Snoqual- mie Falls, concluded the programme. H. E. Weed, of the Weed Landscape Nursery, Beaverton, Ore., was elected president of the association for the coming year. Winter Injury to Peaches. Peach growers in several sections of Georgia have lost a considerable num- ber of their peach trees, especially the young trees, during the past five years, according to H. P. Stuckey, director of the Georgia Experiment station. The trouble is indicated by slightly shrunken bark on parts of the trunk of the tree, sometimes near the crown and sometimes well up towards the crotch, and one or more of the limbs dying. Occasionally the entire tree dies at once, but usually they go out a few limbs at a time. This trouble is thought to be caused by warm sunshine on the trunk of the tree, while the cambium is in a frozen or semi-frozen condi- tion. Such injuries are almost always found on the south or east side of the tree trunk, thus giving evidence that the trouble is sun scald, even though it is winter injury. This subject will be given a thorough discussion at the meeting of the Georgia State ' Horticultural Society, to be held at Macon, August 17-20, and all grow- ers of the state are urged to co-operate. Apple and Peach Production. The Department of Commerce through the bureau of the census, an- nounces, subject to correction, the following preliminary figures from the 1920 census of agriculture, with com- parative figures for 1910, of the apple and peach production in the United States : The production of apples was 136,- 746,154 bushels in 1919 as compared with 145,412,318 bushels in 1909, repre- senting a decrease of 8,666,164 bushels or six per cent. The average produc- tion per tree was 1.2 bushels as com- pared with one bushel for 1909. Wash- ington was the banner state of the last census with a total of 21,568,691 bushels to its credit, and New York second, with 14,350,317. The number of apple trees of bearing age totaled 115,265,029 in 1920, as compared with 151,322 840 in 1910, showing a decrease of 36,057,811 trees or 23.8 per cent. The number of apple trees not of bear- ing age (excluding nursery stock, not yet set out in orchard locations) re- ported for the last census was 36,171,- 604, as compared with 65,791.848 in 1910, indicating a decrease of 29,620,- 244 trees or 45 per cent. This decrease in the number of young trees is due partly to the fact that the period pre- ceding 1910 was one of especial activ- ity in the orchards of many states. Thus in most of the states of the mountain division the number of apple bearing trees increased consid- erably in the 10 year period ending in 1920, but the total of young trees decreased enormously. In 1919 a total of 51,551,251 bushels of peaches were produced as compared with 35,470,276 in 1909, an Increase of 16,080,975 or 45.3 per cent. The aver- age production per tree was eight- tenths of a bushel as against four- tenths of a bushel in 1909. The state reporting the largest production in 1919 was California, with 15,969,073 bushels, Texas being second with 4,842,129. The number of peach trees of bearing age in 1920 was 65,654,921, as compared with 94,506.657 in 1910, showing a decrease of 28,851,736 trees or 30.5 per cent. The 10 year period ending with 1920 indicates a decrease of 20,642,586 bearing peach trees, or 48.8 per cent. The total number In 1910 amounted to 42,266,243, with only 21,623,657 bearing trees accounted for in 1920. Fire at Terre Haute, Ind. The plant of Saenger Bros., florists, 1211 North Ninth street, was damaged by fire Saturday night, July 16, to the extent of approximately $2,500. The loss consisted of a large barn burned with its contents, and extensive dam- age to the adjacent greenhouses. Near- ly all of the glass was cracked, only the ends of the houses escaping dam- age. A small boy was playing in the barn at the time, and it is thought that he started the fire by upsetting a lantern. Four companies of the fire department were called to the scene, and were on duty nearly two hours before the fire was finally extinguished. The loss was covered to the extent of $700 by insur- ance. N. B. S. STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good hardy climber. Send for onr list. -_,, PONARD a r ™* "JONES CO. U Robeit Pyle. Pres. ' ' Ant WintzM, Vict-Prej. WEST GROVE PENNA. HILUS EVERGREENS Best for over half a century. Fire, Spruce, Pines, Junipers, Arbor Vita«8, Yews, in small and large sizes. Send for price list. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Inc. Evergreen Bpecialists — Largest Growers in America. Box 404, DUNDEE, IXLINOIS The Barclay Nursery Importers and Growers of Seeds. Bulbs, Plants, Trees, Vines, Shrubs and All Hardy Perennials. All Kinds of Decorative Plants. Our Specialty — B^Fcrbloomine Hardy Roses. Boxwood and Rhododendrons. 60 Barclay St., 14 West Vf>wr Ynrk Broadway and 62 Vesey St., " C W x Ul A Telephone: Cortlandt 1518 Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. By M. O. Kalns, 142 pages. Illustrated. Price. tl.2(. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHIOAOO 1921. The American Florist. 125 Richard Diener Company, Inc. Qriginators and Growers of the Largest and Finest Gladiolus and Petunias CntaloK on Reanest Kentfield, Marin Co., Calif. Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Chrysanthemom Specialists Catalogue Free. rCARNATIONSn F. Dorner &Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. REX BEGONIAS S-lnch, $2.00 per dozen. GEBANIUMS (Our Spcialty) Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Poitevine, Vlatid Good short jointed plants from 2-lnch pots, at $3.50 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. We ship Bafe anywhere Elmer Rawlings, AmGA'^N: y. CHAS. H. TGHY MADISON, NEW JEItSIST WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemam NoveltleB My Speolaltiy. THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO. VAIXEY, Douglas Comity, NEB. Contract Groovers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber, Muskmelon, Squash and Pump- kin, Sweet. Flint and Dent Seed Com. GET QtrOTATIONS FROM LANDRETH Seeds Which Succeed Bloo»,dnle BRISTOL. PA Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Orandi- aoras, et«., ASTERS and FLOWl^lR SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LiLMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers liOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA IBIKi5»«l&iaahlte»«ll),4- in. pots, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1.000; 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN, 43 West 18th St. New York. Asparagus Sprengeri, 1^,^-in., $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1,000. A. plumosus. 2-in.. bushy, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1,000. The StoiTs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, O. CHRYSANTHEMtnWS. ASPLENIUM. Asplenium Nidus Avis (Bird's Nest Fern). Good strong healthy stock, 3-in. pots at 35c each. Paclcing material charged for at cost. WM. K. HARRIS. B6th and Springfield Ave.. W. Philadelphia. Pa. BEGONIAS. Begonias. Meiior, Cincinnati. Mrs. J. A. Peterson, 2% -in. pots from top cuttings at .$30.00 per 100; Chatelaine. 2 14 -in. pots at ?7.00 per 100; Patten, 2i/i-in. pots at $8.00 per 100, and Pride of Newcastle. 214-in. pots at $10.00 per 100, ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 W. 18th St. New York Begonia Luminosa and Prima Donna, ex- tra fine stocky plants, 2l^-in.. $10.00 per 100; 3-in., $15.00 per 100; 4-in.. $25.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL, CO.. Denver. ■Colo. CALLAS. CALLA. ^BTHIOPICA. LARGE FLOWERING WHITE CALLA. Home-grown Bulbs Free from Dry Rot. 100 1,000 1 -1%-inch $8.00 $75.00 lV4-l%-inch 12.00 110.00 1%-1%-inch 16.00 150.00 l%-2 -inch (Mammoth Bulbs) 20.00 185.00 2 -2y2-inch (Jumbo Bulbs) . 25.00 Ask for prices on Preesias and other bulbs. ROMAN ,1, IRWIN 43 West 18th St. New York CAKNATIONS. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS Large Bushy Stock 100 1000 "White Enchantress $9.00 $80.00 Pink Enchantress 9.00 80.00 WEITOR BROS. 30 East Randolph St., Chicago CARNATION MATCHLESS. Good bushy stock, $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1,000; delivery any time. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON. •Cedar Falls, la. Carnations. Write for price list of latest varieties. F. Dorner & Sons Co.. Lafayette. Ind. Chrysanthemum novelties for 1921. Pre- liminary list free. Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian. Mich. CINERARIAS. Cinerarias, very best. large flowering, finest colors, imported strain, 2 V'-in., $7.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL CO.. Den- ver, Colo. CLEVELAND CHERRIES. Cherries. O^-ange Queen and Cleveland, 2^/1 -in., frame grown, vigorous plants. S7.00 per 100, ?65.00 per 1,000. Paper pots, securely ::Ieated. Cash with order. PETTOR PEARSON. 5732 Gunnison St.. Chicago. 111. COLEUS. Coleus. Many varieties, clean, strong, well- rooted cuttings, $1.25 per 100 ; $10.00 per 1.000. Properly and efficiently packed. Cash with order. MAULDIN FLORAL CO., Greenville, S. C. CYCIjAMEIV. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM SEED NOW READY. G'lory of Wandsbek, dark and light shades of salmon. Daybreak, delicate shade of salmon. Brilliant Red. large and fine. Pure White, extra select. White- — Pink Eye, very large and fine. Rosea Superba, deep sliell pink. Rose of Marienthal, light pink, dark eye. Magnifica, dark rosy pink, very fine. Lavender, very beautiful. Above varieties, $12.00 per 1.000 net. For novelties, price list and cultural direc- tions, sent on application. J. A. PETERSON & SONS Westwoocl Cincinnati. O. CYCLAMEN From German seed, 3-in., ready for 4-In.. $20.00 per 100; $180.00 per 1.000. Assorted colors except white. In paper pots. Cash with order. PETER PEARSON 573G Gunnison St. Chicago Cyclamen, Vaughan's. Giant English grown. For varieties and prices, see dis- play advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. A'^aughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Cyclamen. Finest obtainable. Wandsbek strain, healthy plants, good colors, 3-in.. $15.00 per 100; extra select $18.00 per 100. Cash. Joseph Turski, Gross Point, III. Cyclamen for one week only. 2M.-in.. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1.000. 3-in.. $20.00 and $25.00; 4-in.. $40.00 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin, 111. Cyclamen. Fine, strong, cool prrown plants. 3-in., $18.00 per 100; $170.00 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Cyclamen, 2»^-in., good assortment, lead- ing varieties, $12.00 per 100. MATTHEW- SON'S, Sheboygan. Wis. FERNS. FERNS— strong 214 -in.. $6.50 per 100: $55.00 per 1,000. Boston, Roosevelt. Teddy. Jr.. Verona, New Macawii. $10.00 per 100, $95.00 per 1,000. Larger sizes, ask for prices. Table fern seedlings. $3.00 per flat. 5 flats at $2.75 per flat. 10 flats, $2.50 per flat. Best varieties. Pteris Wimsettii, Wilsonil. Cyrtomium, (Holly) Aspidium, Albo Line- ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 We-t 18th .St. New York BOSTON FERNS. Good, strong bushy stock. 5-in $0.40 6-in 75 7-in 90 10-in 2.00 Packing charges free. DAVIS FLORAL CO., Davenport, la. 50,000 pot grown Boston ferns for July and August delivery; 6-in., $1.00; 7-in., $1.50; 8-in., .^1.75 and $2.00. This stock is absolutely clean from insects and dis- ease. Prompt shipment Send us a trial order. THE WALLACE FLORAL CO.. 5744 Kircheval Ave. Table ferns, standard varieties, 2% -In., $5.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. Hardy Ferns, 111. descriptive list mailed. L. MOSBAEK. Ferndale, Askov. Minn. GERANIUIMS. Geraniums, Nutt Buchner, Ricard, Poite- vine and Viaud. G^ood short jOinted plants. 2-in., $3.50 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany. N. Y. Geraniums, rooted cuttings only, send for prices. ALBERT M. HERR, R. F. D. 8. Lancaster, Pa. GREENS. Decorative Greens. Magnolia leaves, beech and oak sprays. Write for samples and prices. The Decorative Greens Co., Kinston, Ala. HARDAVOOD ASHES. Fertilize with hardwood ashes. They give strength to the stem and color to the flower. Delivered to you for $30 per ton. Terms: Your check upon arrival. GEORGE STEVENS, 364 Mark St., Peterborough. Ontario, Canada. HYDRANGEAS. FRENCH HYDRANGEAS — 2 1^ -inch Pots. 100 Avalanche, white $ 8.00 Bouquet Rose 8.00 Baby Bimbinetti, rose 8.00 E. G. Hill, pink 10.00 General de Vibraye, rose 8.00 Tillie Mouillere, crimson rose 8.00 Otaksa 8.00 Mme. K. Mouillere, best white 8.00 Mnie. Hamar, flesh 10.00 Mousseline, rose 8.00 Radiant, carmine 8.00 Souv. de. Chautard. rose 8.00 Trophee, reddest red 15.00 Larger sizes, ask for prices. A fine lot of pot-grown above kinds to grow on for next year. Ask for full list. ROMAN J. IRWIN 4 3 West 18 th St. New York Jf You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 128 The American Florist. , July 30, HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangeas, fine 2% -in. French and ntn<5ka S4 50 per 100. Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON, Cedar Falls. ^^• IRISES. IRISES. Twelfth year lor our unique guarantee: ■•We will replace with three every plant blooming untrue to description.'^^ ^^ Per 100 T^„„h.i $0.80 $ 6.00 Caprice ^ g 00 Loreley Sc 750 Monsignor »° ,-50 Lohengrin " „Vo Rhein Nixe ■»» '-JX Queen Alexandra l-l" ^-"^ Prosper Langier i-i" ^„j lir^r Neuuiv •;;:;::::;:::: "o |o;oo ^^5S;"edYu^!ec\ io- being unsol'/oV receipt of order. Prices net. No order accepted lor less than $6.00. PETERSON NURSERY 30 N. La Salle St. Chicago, 111. IVIES. Hardy English Ivy. Exceptionally good stock 2-in $2.76 per 100, $25.00 per 1.000: 3-in $3.75 per 100, $35.00 Per 1.000. R. Vincent. Jr.. & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. KENTIAS. Kentia Belmoreana, 3-in., pot plants, $20.00 per 100. K. Foresteriana. 2i,4-.in., $12.00 per 100; 3-in., $20.00 per 100; 4-in.. $60.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. LILY OP THE VALLEY. Valley pips. From cold storage, $30 per 1000; $16 per 500; $8 per 250; $4 per 100. H. N. Bruns, 30.32-42 W. Madison street, Chicago. Lily of the Valley. London Market Strain. From ice storage. Case of 600 pips, $18.00; case of 1.000 pips, $36.00. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Lily of the Valley pips. Extra fine strain exhibitive size, German "Tubeck pips. Write lor prices. J. M. THORBURN & CO.. 63 Barclay St., New York. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO., orchid growers and raisers, Southgate, London, England. Cat- tleyas, Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. POINSETTIAS. OTAHEITE ORANGES. Otaheite Oranges, 2 1/2 -in., fine stock to grow on, $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. PEONIES PEONIES. Twelfth year of our unique guarantee: "We will replace with three every plant blooming untrue to description." All strong divisions. Per 10 Per 100 Couronne d'Or $3.00 $25.00 Delicatissima 3.00 25.00 Monsieur Dupont 4.20 35.00 Venus 5.60 46.00 Albert Crousse 6.50 45.00 Felix Crousse 6.50 46.00 Octavie Demay 7.00 60.00 Pierre Duchartre 7.00 60.00 Claire Dubois 7.00 60.00 Mme. Bmile Lemoine 9.00 75.00 Baroness Schroeder 9.00 76.00 Marie Crousse 16.00 125.00 Offered subject to being unsold on receipt of order. Prices net. No order accepted lor less than $6.00. PETERSON NURSERY 30 N. La Salle St. Chicago, 111. Poinsettias, 21i-inch, $11.00 per 100: $95.00 per 1,000. „,, . . California, also oak leaf type, 2ii-in. pots, $16.00 per 100; $136.00 per 1.000. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th Street New York PRIMULAS. PRIMULA OBCONICA GIGANTEA, 214- in., grown from best Ronsdorfer strain, $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1,000. Following Colors — red, rose, apple blossom, lavender, salmon, white, oculata and compacta. Pri- mula Chinensis, Malacoides and Townsendll. 2^ -in., same price. New Primula Malacoides Conspicua. Large flowering, clear rose with large yellow cen- ter, 2-in. pots, $8.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th Street New York Home Grown Stock niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiitimiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiii Greatly Increased Demand Because of the Federal embargo against the im- portation of most kinds of Garden Plants, Roots and Bulbs, home grown stock is now in greatly increas- ed demand. If you have any to offer or are likely to have it soon, advertise in these columns now. ROSES. INCREASE YOUR PROFITS! Order Bench Rose Plants Now! Big Demand! Fine Stock! 100 1000 Sunburst Bench Plants 12.00 115.00 American Beauty 20.00 190.00 M. C. GUNTERBERQ Wholesale Florist 8 East Randolph St. Chicago, 111. SUNBURST BENCH ROSE PLANTS Ready for shipment July 15 $10.00 per 100 No order for less than 100 accepted BASSETT & WASHBURN Wholesale Florists 178 North Wabash Ave., Chicago L. D. 'Phone Central 1457 FRANK W. DUNLOP The 1920 Wonder! Own-root stock ready for immediate de- livery. $36.00 per 100; $300.00 per 1,000. CHARLES H. TOTTT CO. Madison, N. J. Multiflora Japonica Rose Seedlings. Best American Rose stock for budding and graft- ing. 4-6 mm.. $16.00 per 1,000; 2-4 mm., $10.00 per 1,000. C. R. Burr & Co., Man- chester, Conn. Roses. Own root. 1,000 Dunlop, 3-in.. good stock at $18.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL CO.. Denver, Colo. Primula Obconica Giganteum. Our own strain and our reputation lor this strain warrants us in saying that it is the best obtainable. The stock is In fine shape, ready to go out now; out of 2% -in., at $7.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL CO.. 1643 Broadway, Denver, Colo. Primula obconica, 2^4 -In., good. Btrons plants at $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1,000: 4-in. at 25c; 6-in. at BOc; 6-ln. at 7Bc; Malacoides, 2% -in., $6.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Primula Obconica, Gigantia Rosea, Ker- misina and Oculata, $5.00 per 100; $46.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. ROSES. Roses. Richmond, 300 4-in. at $12.00; 300 3-in. Richmond, at $8.00; 200 4-in. Columbia, at $12.00; 200 3-in. Columbia, at $8.00. Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON, Cedar Falls, la. SEEDS. Asparagus plumosus seed of new crop. Greenhouse grown. True flat sprayed type. Per 1,000, t3.60; 5,000 lots at $3.25; 10,000 lor $28.60; 26,000 at special price. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO and 41-43 Barclay St.. N. Y. City. Seed. Cyclamen. Best English and Ger- man strain, separate colors. Salmon- Wandsbek and Salmon King. $15.00 per 1,000. All other colors, $12.00 per 1.000. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO., 60 Park Place. New York Seeds, Flower in all seasonable varieties. For varieties and prices see display ad- vertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Henry F. Michell Co., 516-618 Market St.. Phila- delphia, Pa. Seeds. Vaughan's Giant Pansles. Vaugh- an's Cyclamen and Sweet Peas. For varie- ties and prices, see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds. Pedigree and selected stocks ot rutabaga, turnip, cabbage. Savoy cabbage, beet and mangel; flower seeds. Write lor special prices. Kelway & Sons, Langport. Eng. Seeds, sweet peas, Spencer's grandlflora, etc. Asters and flower seeds In general. Tomato, lima and pole beans. John Bod- ger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calll. Seeds. Dreer's reliable flower. Cineraria, cyclamen and pansy. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. The largest French cultures of Primulas. Ask lor prices 1921 crop. Mala- coides, $22.69 per lb. JH. PAQUET, bd.. Magnan, Nice (France). Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract. Edgar F. Hurff, Swedesboro, N, J. Seeds. The Kenilworth Giant Pansy. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1921. The American Florist. 129 SEEDS. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, muskmelon, squash and pumpkin; sweet, flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley, Neb. Seed. Cyclamen. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover pape of this issue. American Bulb Co., 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cu- cumber, musk and watermelon. pum,pkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigatioii Co.. Fremont. Neb. Seeds. Specialties: Pepper, eggplants, to- mato, vine seed and field corn. G^eorge R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers. Pedricktown, N. J. Seeds. Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion seta, potato. Prices will be quoted upon applica- tion. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82 Dey St.. New York. Seed 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 highest qual- ity. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co.. Cambridge, N. Y. Seeds. Specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet pea, 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 St., Chicago. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber. cantaloupe, watermelon, squash and pump- kin seed, sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Seed. Lawn mixtures and field, whole- sale. Write for prices. Atlantic Grass Seed Co.,. 46 W. Broadway, New York. Seed. Flower and Garden seeds. Sweet pea and nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed Co.. Arroyo Grande, 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. Seeds.- Choice sweet peas, nasturtium and flower. L. D. Waller Seed Co., Gua- dalupe, 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. 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. Cat quotations from Landreth, Bristol, Pa. STOCK WANTED. Strong plants of Strelitzia Reginae. State size and price. ROSE HILL NURSERIES, New Rochelle, N. Y. SWEET PEAS. Yellow Sweet Peas. See display adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. McClena- han Greenhouses, 40th and Philips streets, Oklahoma City, Okla. MISCELLANEOUS. TOBACCO PRODUCTS. Fine, clean dust, 100 lb. bag. $3.00: 500 lbs., $10.00. Fresh, dry stems, 300 lb. bale. $4.00. F. O. B. Lane, Pa. Write for samples and quantity prices. TOBACCO PROD. CO., Box 282 D., Lancaster, Pa. Seed packets for 1921. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogues, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitch- burg, Mass. Cane stakes, green and natural. For sizes and prices, see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N, Wabash Ave., Chicago. Concrete bench legs, 16-in. high. Ship- ment made from our Joliet plant at Joliet, 111. Write for particulars and prices. DAVIS-JOLIET CO., Davenport, Iowa. Gold letters of best quality. Prices great- ly reduced. Write today for samples and prices. J, Lichtenberger. 1560 Avenue A. New York. Thomson's celebrated manure. Sold by all dealers or from sole makers. Wm. Thomson & Sons, Ltd., Clovenfords, Scot- land. Meyers' Green Florists' Thread is the best for all florists' purposes. Write for prices. John C. Meyer, Florist Thread Works. Lowell, Mass. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Cata- logues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. 1,000 letterheads and 1,000 envelopes. $8.50. Good stock. Cash please. (?orham Printery, Inc., 542 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. MISCELLANEOUS. ATTENTION. FLORISTS! Something new. Live cactus. Cactus seeds and Resurrection plants are big sell- ers. Big profits. Low wholesale rates to dealers for stamp. Canutillo Cunio Co.. Box 74, Canutillo, Tex. Hill s Evergreens. Best for over half a century. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Box 404, Dundee, 111. Dreers "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer. 714-716 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Pa. C0.talogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House. 523 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for catalogue. Raedleln Basket Co., 713 Mil- waukee Ave., Chicago. Dreer s Peerless Glazing Points. Write for samples and price. Henry A Dreer 713 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Peach trees, roses and evergreens a spe- cialty with us. Write for prices. SOUTH- ERN NURSERY CO.. Winchester. Tenn. Florist specialties and supplies of every description. Sam Sellgman, 116 W. 28th St.. New York. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Giblln & Co.. Utica. N. Y. 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.. 452 W. Erie St., Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Baur Window Gla.s» Co., Eaton, Ind. Cut 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., Springfield, Mass. Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 1.000 for 35c^ 3,000 for $1. I. L. PlUabury, Galesburg. 111. FERTILIZERS. Ground tankage delivered to your railway station for $60.00 per ton. Hardwood ashes for $30.00 per ton. Terms: Your check when goods arrive. GEORGE STEVENS. Peterborough, Ontario. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co.. 809 Exchange Ave.. U. S. Yards. Chicago. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON, Stratford, London, England. Fertilizer for fiowers. Premier Brand pul- verized poultry manure. Poultry Feed Co.. 431 So. Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. Wizard Brand Manure, The Pulverized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds Aliout It. 130 The American Florist. July 30, FLORISTS' SITPPIilBS. 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 florists' supplies and staples. The McCallum Co.. 137 Seventh St.. Pittsburgh. Pa. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 26th St.. New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. 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. Greenhouse glass, paint and putty. Hooker's Dolesco brand. Big stock, priced right, good brands. H. M. Hooker Paint & Glass Co., 661-669 W. Washington Blvd.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Shetfleid Ave., Chicago. Greenliouses, superior in construction, durable and ■ inexpensive. Write for esti- mates. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 3100 S. Spaulding Ave.. Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring, white cedar posts, etc., everything in lumber. Adami Schillo Lumber Co.. 1660 Kingsbury St.. Chicago. INSECTICIDES. Aphine, $1 per qt. ; $2.60 per gal. Fun- gine. $1 per qt. ; $3.60 per gal. Vermlne. $1 per qt. ; $3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madison. N. J. LABELS. LABELS, tor nurserymen and florists. Benjamin Chase Co., Derry Village. N. H. POTS AND PANS. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H. Hews & Co.. Inc.. Cambridge. Mass. Pots. Florists'. Prices low and quality guaranteed. The Progressive Clay Co.. 9th Floor, Marbridge Bldg., New York. Florists red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware, tern pans, vases, etc. The Zane Pot- tery Co., South Zanesville O. Florists' red pots. Write us for prices before buj'ing. George Keller Pottery Co. 2614-2622 Herndon St.. Chicaco. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Allen, J. K., New York. Amling Co., E. C, Chicago. Angermueller Co., Geo. H., St. Louis, Mo. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Basse tt & Washburn, Chicago. Bergei" Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. Berning, H. G., St. Louis. Mo. Brenner. Edward. New York. Budlong Co., J. A., Chicago. Charles, Harry. New York. Chicago Flower Growers* Ass'n., ChicaKO, Coan, J. J.. Inc., New Yorlc. Doyle & Booth. New York. Erne & Company, Chicago. Foerster Co., Joseph, Chicago. Ford. M. C, New York. Ford, William P., New York. Froment. H. E.. New York. Goldstein, I.. New York. Hart, Geo. B.. Rochester. N. Y. Hentz & Nash, Inc., New Yorli. Holton & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee. Wia. Kasting Co.. W. F., Buffalo. N. Y. Kennicott Bros.. Claicago. Kervan Co., The, New York. Kessler, Wm. A.. New York. Krutchcn, John. Chicago. Kuhl, G'eorge A.. Pekin, lU. Mackle, William, New York. McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Meconi, Paul. New York. Mi Hang, Joseph A., New York. 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, Milwaukee. Wis, Pyfer & Co., A. T., Chicago. Randall Co.. A. L.. Chicago. ReJd, Edward. Philadelphia, Pa. Reinberg. George, Chicago. Reinberg, Peter. Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis. Minn. Rusch & Co., Gust. Milwaukee. Wia. Siebrecht, Geo. C, New York. Sullivan, Dolan & Co., New York. Tonner. O. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co.. Chas. H. Madison. N. J. Traendly & Schenck. New York. Traveling Wholesale Florists. New York. United Cut Flower Co., New York. Vaughan, A. L. & Co.. Chicago. Weiland & Risch Co., Chicago. Weiss, Herman, New York. Wietor Bros., Chicago. Winterson Co.. E. F., Chicago. Young & Co., A. I.. New York. Zech & Mann. Chicago. Bailey's New Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture Six Splendid Volumes Price, $48.00 Sold only in complete sets. Carriage paid to any part of the United States American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO ASTSCA FOR a ^(jfeenhouseqlazinj USE IT NOW. F.O.PIERCE CO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK MASTICA is elastic and tenacious, admits of expansion and contraction. Putty be- comes hard and brittle. Brolten glass easily removed without breaking other glass, as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. - Mention the American Florist when wrilinfj if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1921. The American Florist. 131 The recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for prepn, bloclv, white fly, thrips and soft scale. FUNGINE. For mildt^w. rust nii'l ot'irr blijjhts affecting llowers, fruiLs :uid vegeiables. VERMINE. For eel worms, nngle \\ orms nnd other worms ^vorknijj: in \\\ki soiJ. Quart, $1.00 Cialion. S3.00 Sold by Dealci-s. Aphine Mfg. Company MADISON, N. J. Mention the American Florist aohen writing Florists' Pots Our plant at York, Pa., has made florists' pots for nearly ninety years. We took First Prize at Last Three Exposi- tions. We may not be the oldest manufacturers in our line, but assuredly have the best pots. Try as on yonr next order. Prices low. Quality Guaranteed. Address all communications to The Progressive Giay Company MarS/BuUding. Ncw Yofk City Branch Office, Bulletin Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa Mention the American Florist when writing Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Lars:- est, Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual subscription for weekly and quarterly numbers. One Dol- lar. (International money or- der.) Subscribe today and keep In touch with European markets and topics. THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY BURNLEY, ENGLAND. Mention the American Florist when writing 1,000 Letterheads 1,000 Envelopes $8.50 Bond Stock — Send Cash with order. All Work Is guaranteed. Proofs fur- nished of work before printing-, so that any changes necessary may be made. GORHAM PRINTERY, INC. 542 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. He Print Everything. Mention the American Florist when wriUng When Y)u Are Beady To Talk Building SaAj Vken and Where and Well Be There |ofd, & iBiirnhain(S. Iniington New York Philadelphia Chicago Boston Cleveland Toronto It Lets the Florist Sleep GIBLIN GREENHOUSE BOILER Guaranteed to Sept. 1st against decline and advance, send for catalog now. GIBLIN fi COMPANY, Utlca, N. Y Bailey's New Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture SIX SPLENDID VOLUMES. Price: $48.00 Sold Only in Complete Sets Carriage prepaid to any part of the United States AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 44o s. Dearborn St., Chicago Azalea Pots. Hangr- Ingr Baskets* Latvn Vases. Urns. Etc. Red Pols Refined Clays — SklUed Tabor THE ZANE POTTERY CO. SO. ZANESVELLE, OHIO "Moss Aztec" Ware HORACE C. GRAY CO. 200 Fifth Avenue New York Mention the American Florist when writing Wired Toothpicks 10,000, $3.50; 50,000, $11.00, Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, BerUn, N. Y. Sample Free. For Sale by Dealers. Mention the American Florist when writing CAJIBRIDGE NEW YORK World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of FLOWER POTS Wliy? A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. George Keller Pottery Go. Successors to 1 6E0. KELLER & SON, Manufacturers of Red Pots Before buying write for prloei 2614-2622 Heradon St., CHICAGO. 132 The American Florist, July 30, Index to Advertisers. Alien J K 11' Alpha Floral Co 114 Americ'n Bulb Co... 1 AmlingEC Jo 109 Anderson S A .114 Angermueller G H Co 104 Aphine Mfg Co 131 ApolloFlower Shop 115 AclanticGrassSdCo.121 B Baerjulius 114 Barclay Nursery 124 Barnard W W Co. .122 Barnes W J .117 Bassett& Washburn. 102 BattistaMatthew A. .118 Baumer Augr 119 Baum's Home of Flowers 116 Baur Window Glass Co ....IV BayersdorferH&Co . 108 Bees Ltd 114 Berber Bros 110 Berning H G 110 Blackistone Inc 118 Bodger] &Sons Co. 125 Bohannon Flo Co. ..114 Botanical Nurs Co ..1P5 Bramley& Son 114 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 120 Breitmeyer's I Sons. 118 BrennerEdward 113 Broadway Florist 115 Brown A J Seed Co .120 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 121 Bruns H N 121 Bryan Alonzo J 100 BudlongCo J A 107 Bunyard 117 BurpeeWAro 101 Burr C R& Co 126 California Florists.. .114 Callahan TJ&Co...l50 Central Floral Co 119 Charles Harry 112 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 103 Clark EB Seed Co.. 121 Clarke'sSoDS D 1(5 Clay&Son HI Coan J J 112 Conard & Jones Co. . 124 CongressFl'w'r Shp .117 Cooke Geo H 119 Cowee W I \M Coy H C Seed Co. ..125 Craig Robt Co 100 Gulp W H&Co 117 Danker Fred A 117 DardsChas 117 Decorative Greens Co 105 De Graaf Rros Ltd. .125 Diener Richard Co. .125 Dietsch A & Co IV Dominion Floral Co. 118 Dorner F& Sons Co. 125 Doyle & Booth.. .112 DreerHA...III 100 132 Dunlop John H 118 Eble Charles 115 Eckrich A 118 Edwards Folding Box Co IV Erne & Co 108 Eyres HG 114 Fallon Florist 119 Fish HenrvBerrien. 121 Florists' Hail Ass'n. 97 Foerster Co Jos 10 1 Folev Greenhouse Mfg Co IV Ford M C 113 Ford William P 113 Fox's 116 Frey & Frey 116 Froment H E 113 Frost Chas 122 Furrow &Co 117 Gasser JM Co 114 George Alex S 114 Giblin & Co 131 GnattOveCoThe...l08 Goldstein 1 113 GorhamPrinteryInc 131 GrakelowChas H .119 Grand RapidsFloCo 115 Grimm & Gorly 115 Gude Bros 119 H Habermehl'sSonsJJ.lH Hammond's Paint & Slug Shot Wks.. TV Hardesty & Co I'S Hart Geo B 113 Hart Henry 119 Haven Seed Co 121 Hayes Irene 118 Heinl John G &Son.ll4 Henderson A&Co.. . I H en derson Lewis 119 Hentz&Nash 112 Hess & Swoboda 115 Hession '117 Hews& Co A H 131 Hill DNursCo 124 Hogewoning&«ons.l25 Hollywood Gardens 116 Holm aOlson 116 HoIton& HunkelCo.lU Hooker H M Glass & Paint Co 1,^2 HortTradeJou'nal..131 Houghton Gorney Flower Sfion 114 HurffEdgarF 122 I Ickes-BraunMill Co. IV Idlewild Greenhs ...119 Jahn Hugo 119 Johnson & Chronis .114 Joy Floral Co 118 K Kasting W F Co.... I KellerPott'yCoGeo..131 Keller SonsJB Il5 Kelway & Son 121 Kennicott Bros Co.. 102 KervanCoThe 113 KesslerWm. 113 Kottmiller A.... 117 Kroeschell Bros Co. Ill Rrnchten John 109 KuhlGeo A 100 Lagarde&Speelman .121 LandrethSeedCo...l25 Lange A 115 Lang Flo &Nur8Co.116 Lichten berger J 112 Littlefield Florist.. ..114 Lord&BurnhamCo .131 Louise Flowr Shop ..115 M McCallum Co Ill McClenahan Grhs.. . 103 McHutchison& Co. .122 Mackie William 113 Malandre Bros 117 Mangel 114 Matthewson's 119 Meconi Paul 113 Memphis Floral Co. .117 Metaire Ridge Nurs. 118 Meyer A 118 Meyer John C Florist . Thread Works 104 Michell HenryFCo..l22 Millangjos A 113 Miller Bros Co 122 Miller Floral Co 115 Moninger J C Co 132 MurraySamuel 117 GREEMilOUSE GLASS Best Brands SHARP. PARTRIDGE ft CO. 2263 Lumbcp St.. Cllicnco FERTILIZER FOR FLOWERS Premier Brand Pulverized Poultry Manure "Say It with Flowers" Grown with Nature's Best Plant Food. One grower writes us: "FOR FLOWERS IT HAS NO EQUAL." Visit Booth 138, Trade Exhibition, Washington, D.C. , August 16-17-18, 1921. Chicago, 111. POULTRY FEED CO., Dept. A, 431 So. Dearborn St., Mention the American Florist when writing DREER'S "RIVERTON No. Diam, Ea. Doz. 100 10 20 in $4.95 S54.45 $412.50 20 18in 3.65 39.60 322 30 30 16in 2.60 28.60 220.00 40 Win 2.10 23.65 187.00 SPECIAL" PLANT TUBS No. Diam. Ea. Doz. ICO 50 12 in $1.45 $16.50 $126 50 60 lOin l.CiO 10.9J 85 25 70 8 in 85 8.8) 67 10 The Eiverton Tub is sold exclusively by us. and is the best ever introduced. The neatest, lightest and cheapest. Painted preen and bound with electric welded hoops. The four largest sizes are equipped with drop bandies. Henry A, Dreer, Seeds, Plants. Boi bs and Sop piies, 714-7 16 Chestnut S t., Philade lphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writina N Neidinger JosG Co.. Ill Newell A 119 N Y Cut Flower Ex.. 113 N Y Floral Co 116 Niessen Leo Co 110 O Olympia Florist 117 P Parlj Floral Co 119 PedricliGR&Son .122 Pennthe Florist 118 Philips Bros 119 Pierce FO Co 13U Pierson F R Co I Pierson AN(lnc)..l 100 Pieters- Wheeler Seed Co 120 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 119 Pillsburyl L 119 Pittsburgh Cut Flo Co Ill Pode3ta&Baldocchi.ll8 PoehlmannBrosCo.. II PollworthCCCo....lll Potter Floral Co 132 Poultry Feed Co .. 117 Progressive ClayCo.131 Pulverized Manure Co The Ill Pyfer AT&Co 109 R Raedlein Basket Co. 109 Randall A LCo 109 Randall's Flo Shop.. 118 Randolph & Mc- Clements 117 Rawlings Elmer 125 Ready Reference. . . . 127 Reed & Keller IV Regan Ptg House ... IV Reid Edw 110 Reinberg Geo 1C9 Rein berg Peter 103 Rice Bros Ill Rice Jerome B Seed Co 121 Robinson]CSeedCo.l22 RockWmLFloCo..ll6 RodgersJ W 117 Rohnert Waldo,... .121 Rosaia Bros 119 Rosery Floral Co.... 119 Routzahn Seed Co... 122 Ruscb G& Co Ill Ryan Bros 97 S SalzerSeed Co J A. .118 SceeryEdw 119 Schiller the Florist. 114 Schillo A Lum Co.. IV Schlatter W & Son.. 132 Schmidt Chas L 114 Seligman Sam 108 ShaSer Geo C 118 Sharp Partridges Co 132 SheppardHW 118 Siebrecht Geo C 113 Simon & Son I N....121 Situations & Wants . 97 SkidelskySS&Co.. I Smith A W&C0....117 Smith & Co ED ....125 Smith Henry 118 Speelman C'J&Sons.l21 Storrs& Harrison Co. 125 StumppGE M 117 Sullivan Dolan &Co 112 Superior Machine & Boiler Works Ill T Thomson Wm & Sons Ill ThorburnJM & Co.. 121 TonnerO A & L A. .107 Totty Chas H 125 Traendly& Schenck . 113 Traveling Wholesale Florist 113 Trepel Joseph 115 U United Cut Flo Co. .113 V Vaughan A L Co ...105 Before 422 Main Street. No loss if you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 36c per 1000; 3,000 for $1.00 Postpaid •Wm. Schlatter & Son After Sprlngrfleld, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing John C. iMoflinger Co. GREENHOUSES Designers - Manufacturers - Bnildera We sell the complete house or any part 908 Blackhawk St., CHICAGO, ILIi. Vaughan's Seed Store .1 98 99 123 126 Vick's Sons Jas 122 VincentRJr&Sons Co 1 W Walker F Co 119 WallerLDSeedCo.121 WeberFH 115 Weilanda Risch...l09 Weir Jas 118 Weiss Herman 113 Welch's Flower Shp. 119 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 121 Wietor Bros 104 Williams Mrs E A.. 116 Winterson Co E F..108 WittboldGCo 115 vsittboldH Co 11 WoHJ.-)hn 116 Wolfskin Bros & MorrisGoldenson .115 Woodruff SD&SonE. 122 Y Yokohama NursCo .12' Young A L&C0....112 Z Zane Pottery Co. .13 Zech& Mann... 106 109 SmBrica is "the Pram at the I/bsseI; thsTB may bB marE camfart Rmidsbips, but we arB thE Erst to touch Unknown Sea? '" Vol. LVII. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 6, 1921. No. 1731 The American Florist Established 1885 Coin'rislit 1921 by Americiin Florist Coinpiiny. I'.ntered ms Second Class Jhitter Nov. II. 1891 a.% the Post American Beauties— Jos .Sohuler, 1st. AUGUST 2 — HELD GKOWEKS' DAY. Vase of 101) gladioli, any one color — Bonvallet Co.. 1st with America; Miss Emma Pattej-son, 2nd with Glory. Vase of outdoor flowers, except glad- ioli— Tonner, 1st; H. Wittbold & Son, -nd. NOTES. At the opening of the exposition, July 30, Mayor Thompson and Secre- tary of Labor James C. Davis visited the booth of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association, where the latter wrote a telegram to Vice-President Calvin C. Coolidge in which he said : "I can indorse their slogan, 'Say It With Flowers,' it is always the sweet- est way." Lieutenant Wm. A. Hansen, an army flyer and secretary of the Florists- section will fly over the pier August (j and distribute flowers attached to cards bearing the slogan, "Say It With Flowers," which is predominating the entire exposition. Mrs. Norman Stuart, of the Bohan- non Floral Co., deserves much credit for the splendid arrangement and man- agement of the booth of the Florists" Telegraph Delivery Association, George Asmus, well-known as a flower show man, is chairman of the trade committee at the exposition and his arrangement of exhibits did much to attract at'tention. Crusader shown by Wendland & Keimel Co. in the rose gi'owers' con- test was very striking to the oublic eye. The D. Hill Nursery Co., of Dundee, donated a liberal supply of tubbed ever- greens for decorating purposes. AT THE CHICNGO PAGEANT OF PROGRESS. Schiller. Henry Wittbold & Son and A. Lanee. Exliibitors 136 The American Florist. Aug. 6, THE RETAIL TRADE Condncted by Robt. Klft, Tblla., Pa. Next Week In the Flower Shop. This is the season of our discontent, and for all those who succumb to it, a period of exceedingly dull trade. There are others, however, that take a more optimistic view of the situation, who, while they realize the going is hard, make a bid for and encourage what- ever business presents itself by their timely displays, suggesting this or that use for plants and flowers, thus creat- ing a demand that otherwise would have been lost. Personality in business is most im- portant and the proprietor puts his best thought, skill and energy into planning for and Increasing his volume of trade. He is always on the job, meeting and greeting customers, seeing that they are receiving careful atten- tion and that all the details of his service are carried out as if by his own hands. An individually conducted business, built up under such personal supervision, will soon acquire an or- ganization that in its every member will reflect the zeal and energy of the proprietor and work to sustain the en- •saable reputation of the firm. In every city and community some 10 to 20 per cent of the retail stores will announce their business and own- ership with a sign more or less con- spicuous, containing the word Florist, or frequently the sign will read "Main Street Florist," or "Central Square Flo- rist," but with not a word as to whose business it is. The matter of per- sonality is considered of no importance when it is in reality the foundation stone, the vital principle, the most val- ued possession in any business, the name of the proprietor. It is Smith's artistic ablity, his large stock of always fresh flowers, his ex- ceptional service and always inviting store that wins confidence and an ever increasing ti-ade. The shop is known as Smith's Flower Shop, the flowers are Smith's flowers, of a better grade or quality because they came from Smith's — they are stamped with his personality, his greatest business asset. Fi-equently there are rapid changes in business centers which compels a new location, then the Main Street Florist is obliged to move to a cross street a block or so away, where the name be- comes at once a misnomer. Always advertise your own name in connection with the business, then no matter where the store is located, it will at once be recognized by the firm name and the reputation it has given it. A good store event and feature for the season is an exhibition of gladioli. These showy flowers are now at their best, the first selection of choice va- rieties being exceptionally beautiful. A number of vases, each kind correctly labeled, will make an effective window display and invite observers inside to view the exhibition. Small handle baskets of shorter stemmed stock in good color arrangement and flat flower bowls decorated with selected short spikes of the gladioli will look invit- ing and very likely prove productive of sales. HYDRANGEIA. PANICULATA DEOOEAIIVE. Hydrangea paniculata is now in and for the next month will be a quantitj' stock. It is one of the most decorative and useful of the summer flowers. Its long stemmed heads of bloom are espe- cially adapted for window and store adornment, while its fluffy heads work into the ground or body of designs, making a splendid foundation for a decoration of other colored and more expensive flowers. Before being ar- ranged in vases for decorative display they should be soaked over night, or at least a few hours, in deep jars of water so as to completely fill the stems and flowers. Keep a stock of the large sized water lilies, to be renewed daily. These are particularly valuable in finishing off all kinds of funeral work. Nothing is more beautiful than a full opened white water lily with its symmetrically arranged wealth of yellow stamens. Their use is as effective as cattleyas and at one-twentieth the cost. A double spray of Easter lilies clustered with choice white water lilies in the center and finished with well arranged chiffon or silk ribbons makes a very good substitutfe for a casket cover. Are you featuring the telegraph service? If not, why not? If pushed and featured as it should be, this sys- tem of out of town or, in fact, world- wide delivery, will soon become your best business asset. Some firms who are making a specialty of this service have been obliged to open a separate ledger by means of which they get a better idea of its growing importance. One well-known firm of retailers are now sending out an average of 10 tele- grams a day with an even greater in- coming business. It is an all the year round, everyday opportunity, open to every florist wide awake enough to take advantage of it. Are you arranging to go to the con- vention at Washington, D. C? It is the business classic of the year. Stretch a point and go. If you are not already a member of the Society of American Florists, join at once. The great trade exhibition will alone svirprise and pay you. Price Tag Efficiency. It may not be believed by store- keepers generally that the difference in sales between priced and unpriced stock when displayed for sale means 60 per cent greater efiiciency where the fig- ures are made plain by this silent sales- man. Many florists spend time and energy as well as money in keeping their business before the public but ignore this simple and most effective method of increasing their sales. There appears to be a feeling with many that in openly displaying prices they cheapen and lower the dignity of the store, and at the same time give their competitors a line on their methods that they would rather con- ceal. Such reasoning has no place in up to date store keeping, the goods are for "ale at fixed prices to be given the customer when asked or stated when the sale is made. Why should they not then be made a feature when in the goods displayed they would give values that would greatly enhance their sale? Announced prices are always attrac- tive, the department stores always price their newspaper advertising, and per- sons who are interested call to see, be- cause the figures interest them and they want to form their own ideas as to values. The modern way of doing business is to price the goods you feature and expose for sale whether in the window or the store, and see that they are at- tractively placed so as to catch the attention of the visitor. At least half the effect from a business standpoint is lost without the price card. Take a walk through any of the large depart- ment stores, notice the various dis- plays on every counter or table, and invariably the price card with, perhaps, a few descriptive lines, is always an ac- companying factor. In the crowded retail districts the show windows of all the shops, tailors, hatters, drug- gists, stationers, confectioners, haber- dashers, etc., always price the goods exhibited and frequently use descrip- tive cards to call attention to the merit of many of the articles. IIAKD PAINTED PRICE CARDS ATTRACTIVE. This pricing with the accompanying descriptive cards must be done in good taste, neat hand-painted cards that do not cost much but have an up to date appearance, will keep the stock mov- ing and pay for themselves over and over again. A trial will soon convince any doubting Thomas of the efliciency of these methods. The 60 per cent ad- vantage spoken of above was the re- sult of a trial between two windows of equally popular stocks, one of which contained descriptive cards with prices while the other was offered on its merits alone. A simple method to test the drawing power of a printed card In the window is to feature in as few words as possi- ble the advantages of the telegraph service. While this is being prepared count the people who pass the store in any given half hour, once or twice a day, or on successive days, and make FLOAT OF A. F. AMLING CO., MAYWOOD, ILL., IN PARADE AT FRANKLIN PARK. 1921. The American Florist. 137 W. p. Maloney. Secretary of Peter Reinberg, Inc. note of how many stop to take a look; then after the card has been placed make a similar record of the same half hour as before and note the difference Its selling power will be quickly- proven by a window feature sale of any of the store's stock one day with, and the next without the descriptive card and price. When the difference or gain in dol- lars in only one day's sales Is proven, a new vista or field of profits Is opened, that can be worked for at least nine months in the yeai-. The opportunity to arrest the attention of the passing throng has been ever present but wasted. If cultivated along these lines it cannot help but become one of the store's greatest assets and that too with scarcely any addition to the overhead. The great majority of these displays need not be classed as feature or bar- gain sales, but can consist of up-to-date seasonable stock, attractively displayed and priced, so that its value can be seen at a glance. The price itself to the interested observer who can afford the purchase, is an invitation to enter the shop and make a selection, which without this information there would not be the same desire. Here is a trade advantage that is within the reach of every retailer who will give it thought and has the energy to carry it out. Henry A. Zender. President of Peter Reinberg, Inc. Amling: Float in Parade. The accompanying illustration shows a float prepared by the A. P. Amling Co., Maywood, 111., which was used in a parade in connection with the Frank- lin Park business men's picnic, held re- cently. The car was covered with solid panels of Columbia and Butterfly rosea, over 2,500 blooms being used. Sprays of Columbia roses and gladioli decked the fenders. Three immense baskets, one on each side and one on top height- ened the effect, and artistic trimming of smilax, and several long streamers of ribbons gave a distinctive touch to the whole. The "Say It With Flowers" slogan was prominently displayed on both sides of the automobile. POETLAND, Ore. — Nicholas Schroeder recently purchased the greenhouses of the Kerrison Floral Co., on Union avenue, North, and will make neces- sary improvements. L. Hoeckner. Manager of Peter Reinberg, Inc. Peter Reinberg:, Inc. The Peter Reinberg business changed hands August 1 when it was incorpor- ated for $30,000 as mentioned in our issue of July 30, Henry A. Zender, superintendent of public service and a close friend of the late Peter Reinberg, was elected president and treasurer; Herbert Hansen, vice-president; W. P. Maloney, secretary, and L. Hoeckner, manager. All the parties mentioned hold stock as do Mrs. Peter Reinberg and Fred C. Price, who joins the firm on September 1. The business will be conducted along the same lines as in the past and the same eflicient service will be rendered by the employes who so successfully handled the orders for the late well-known wholesaler. All the boys at the store are hustlers and the best wishes of the trade are extend- ed to the new organization for a suc- cessful business career. Big rapids, Mioh. — Donner & Fos- ter, owners of the Star greenhouse, are making an addition of 15x34 feet, which will double their glass area. Herbert Hansen. Vice-President of Peter Reinberg, Inc. Society of American Florists. WASHINGTON CONVENTION, AUGUST 16-18. The secretary is comfortably settled in his quarters at the New Washing- ton hotel in Washington and is able to report that preparations for the trade exhibition and convention are up-to- the-minute. He is well pleased with the facilities afforded by Convention hall, and the Armory adjoining, in which the business sessions will be held. The local florists are working hard to make the gathering a most notable one, and if their plans are carried out, the convention will prove to be one of the most enjoyable in the history of the society. It may be mentioned that it has been arranged that the president's reception shall be held in the United States Bot- anic gardens, instead of the New Washington hotel, as originally planned, and in this connection some- thing different from the ordinary is promised. Not satisfied even with this innovation, efforts are now being made to have the United States Marine band in attendance. This is, without doubt, the finest military band in the coun- try, and opportunities to enjoy its music are somewhat rare. A delight- ful automobile ride and a luncheon is to be tendered the lady visitors, and it is possible that a trip to the home of George Washington, at Mount Ver- non, on the historic Potomac, will be arranged. Alm-ost everybody will want to visit this charming establishment, and the boat-ride on the river will add materially to the pleasui-e of the trip. In addition, there will be bowling, golf and shooting tournaments. All-in-all, it seems that there will be no lack of entertainment. THE TBADE EXHIBITION. Special shipping tags for exhibition material have been mailed to all ex- hibitors in the trade exhibition. If the supply received by any exhibitor is in- sufiicient, a further supply will be mailed on application to the adminis- tration oSice of the society, 43 West 18th street, New York. Additional exhibitors in the trade exhibition are : J. W. Davis Co., Terre Haute, Ind. William Rehder, Wilmington, N. C. Electric Hose & Rub. Co., Wilming- ton, Del. 138 The American Florist. Aug. 6, TRA^EI,. A large number of applications for identification certificates have been re- ceived at the secretary's office in New- York, and such certificates have been promptly forwarded. Judging- from cor- respondence, it seems that the restric- tions of the railroads governing these certificates are not fully understood. They can be issued only to members and their families, one certificate only being necessary in each case. Non mem- bers cannot receive them. And let it again Ix- stated, that reduced fares over the roads controlled by the pas- senger associations must be presented at the time tickets are purchased, therefore anyone intending to make the trip and -who has not yet secured a cer- tificate should write to the secretary for one without delay. The matter of stopovers should also be arranged at the time of purchasing tickets. THE PUBUCITY CAMPAIGN. Following the report ol the chairman of the publicity committee, Henry Penn, of Boston, Mass., to be presented at the Washington convention, a re- port, on the status of the publicity cani- paign from a financial point of view will be made by George Asmus, -ivhich ■\vill undoubtedly prove of great inter- est to subscribers to the campaign. It is understood that this report will also touch upon the plans for a continuance of national advertising in the very near future. CLE^■ELA^-D NATIONAL ELOWER SHO-^V. The various arrangements for the forthcoming national flower show are developing in a most satisfactory man- ner. James McLaughlin, chairman of the committee on special premiums re- ports that his committee is making- good headway in its work. The first premium received was one from H. G. Berning- of St. Louis, $100 to be used i-n the discretion of the national fiower show committee. The M. Rice Co., of Philadelphia, Pa., offers a stoi-e dis- play piece of the wholesale value of $50, and Max Schling, New York, of- fers a series of gold, silver and bronze medals. In addition to the exhibitors already reported as having reserved space in the trade section are the following : Zane Pottery Co., S. Zanesville, O. Ideal Pow. La-\vn Mow. Co., Lansing, Mich. Vaughan's Seed Store, New York and Chicago. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia. The Bayersdorfer reservation covers a most liberal space, so the firm may be expected to stage a most comprehen- sive exhibit. John Younq Sec'v. National Association of Gardeners. NAS,SAU COUNTY EEANCII ORGANIZED. The menibers of the National Asso- ciation of Gardeners, who occupy the positions of superintendents and gar- i deners on the country estates located m Nassau county, L. I., met at the Nassau County Club house, Glen Cove, July 28, and organized as the Nassau county branch of the national associa- tion. It M-as explained at the meeting by M. C. Ebel. secretary of the National Association of Gardeners, that the pur- pose for establishing this branch is to create greater co-operation on the part of the local members of the national organization, to protect their interests and those of their employers against the encroachments of the so-called ex- perts -who offer their services, ranging from an advisory capacity to that of non-resident supervising manager of an estate. He stated that it has been his ex- perience that most of these so-called experts posse* a vei-y limited knowl- edge of horticulture, their learning be- ing confined to one or two phases of it, and that primarily theoretical, but this does not deter some of them from assuming complete control over an estate if the opportunity comes to them, sometimes superseding a super- intendent who has forgotten more than the expert ever learned about garden- ing. This, of course, is humiliating to a gardener who has conscientiously, and apparently satisfactorily to his employer, performed the duties of his position up to the time the expert made his appearance. The circum- stance is not in any way mitigated when the expert places a man on the estate whose record is a failure wherever he has been directly engaged as a gardener, to instruct the gardener in charge what to do, and supervise the work, because the expert himself does not happen to possess the ability to give the instructions. Nevertheless he accepts a fee on the pretense that he is thoroughly qualified to direct and supervise what he has undertaken to do. Mr. Ebel further remarked that no sensible gardener -would hesitate to cooperate with a reputable landscape architect in the developing or main- tenance of an estate, and that one seldom hears of a member of that branch of the profession attempting to force a superintendent or gardener out of a position in order to install him- self. He blamed the gardeners for the foothold some of these so-called experts have secured and urged that the gar- deners endeavor to gain more confi- dence among their employers so that they will consult more freely with them and rely on them in the "upkeep of their estates. A general discussion ensued which was participated in by James Duthie, John F. Johnston, Alexander Michie, Thomas Twigg-, John R. McCulloch, Alfred H. Walker and others. It was the unanimous opinion of those pres- ent that some action should be taken to acquaint the estate o-vi'ners with the practice of some of the so-called ex- perts who do not hesitate to resort to unscrupulous methods to establish a prestige. Publicity was decided the best means to bring to the attention of their employers what the members are striving to accomplish to raise the standard of the profession. The members of the branch went on record as opposed to the sign board nuisance along the highways and will co-operate with the national associa- tion m its campaign to arouse public sentiment against the practice of erect- ing sign boards that deface the natural scenic beauties along the country side. The interest of the employers will be sought in the aims of the branch. The sustaining membership of the National Association of Gardeners already in- cludes some of the prominent estate owners of Nassau county, among whom are: W. R. Roe, Paul D. Cra- vath, Mrs. David Dows, Mrs. Coleman du Pont, Childs Frick, Daniel Guggen- heim, Mrs. W. D. Guthrie, T. A. Have- meyer, C. O. Iselin, Otto H. Kahn W Eugene Kimball, J. Pierpont Morgan Mrs. J. Pierpont Morgan. Mrs. Harold I. Pratt, John T. Pratt, Charles A. bherman. Benjamin Stern, Mrs W Stursberg. Daniel Tatum, Mrs. Payne Whitney, and others. J. "W^. Everitt of Glen Cove, was elected chairman, and John R. McCul- loch, of Oyster Bay, secretary of the branch. Regular meetings will be held quarterly with special meetings at the call of the chairman whenever occasion arises to bring the members together Dayton, C— The Dayton Flower & Plant Co. has been incorporated with a capital of $50,000 to operate a green- house. Among the incorporators are Rolf Zetlitz and H. O. Bentley.— J. W. L. Report from the Pacific Coast Trip. BY J. F. AMMANK. The writer in this article should like to be understood as speaking from the standpoint of a representative of the Society of American Florists, the Na- tional Gro-rt'ers' Association and the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Associa- tion, rather than as an individual. It was as such and primarily in the in- terest of national and local co-opera- tive advertising of flowers, that the trip was undertaken. The hospitality and kindly welcome given Hilmer V. Swenson and myself at every city we visited was beyond description, and as we so often re- marked, was, we hope, given more in honor of the great societies and the cause we represented rather than the individuals. Nevertheless, we felt our- selves very fortunate in having been the lucky ones chosen for this grand trip. Time and space will not permit going into details and mentioning names, in fact, it would be impossible to remember the names of all who had a part in the great work, everywhere along the line. The officers, however, of every local organization did valiant work and -we feel much indebted to them; suffice it to say, that there are plenty of boosters in every city, and we found the far west and northwest no exception. Advertising is not new to the west- ern man any more than those of the east, in fact co-operative advertising was born in the west, and some of this has been done among the florists from time to time in a more or less disor- ganized manner. As a result of this trip, the following cities, St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minn.; Spokane, Seattle and Tacoma, Wash.; San Francisco Utah; Denver, Colo., and Omaha, Neb., and Dos Angeles, Cal.; Salt Lake City, are organized for co-operative adver- tising. Portland, Ore., and Kansas City, Mo., were already organized. BRANCHE,? OF THE TEADB CLASSIFIED. In most places the percentage plan was adopted and the various branches of the trade were classified as follows : Class A — Wholesale growers to pay one per cent on total sales. Class B' — Retailers to pay one per cent on all purchases of flowers, fin- ished plants and greens. Class C — Wholesaler to pay one per cent on his commissions. Class D — Retail growers or growers who retail 75 per cent, or more of their product to pay one-half on one per cent on total sales. There is no question that the per cent, plan of assessment for the pur- pose of raising funds for advertisin.g is a most equitable and fair one, and in time should be universally adopted, and when the larger portion of the trade is organized on this plan an amount equal to five per cent or not to exceed 10 per cent set aside for na- tional advertising from such local funds and the individual subscriptions from those not so organized will be ample and sufficient to carry on a lib- eral campaign of national magazine advertising. Keeping our slogan be- fore the American public and continu- ally creating new fields for the use of our product thereby, gives the local co-operative and individual advertisers a universal scheme to tie up with. This programme may seem compli- cated, but if it is really put into effect IS very simple, and what makes it all the more easy to carry out is the fact, that, it is just as and fair in every re- spect, everybody paying only in pro- portion to the amount of business they do. Ever since the matter of local co-operative advertising was first instituted, and because some of the cities where this has been in force, having in lieu of their individ- ual subscription to the national pub- 1921. The American Florist. 139 licity fund agi-eed to pay a percentage out of their local fjand, that would be equivalent to or greater than the total individual subscription. The impres- sion seems to be going' out that the national committee would not ask for further individual subscriptions, and for that reason we believe many in- dividual subscribers to the national fund have withheld their payments, ex- pecting at some later date to join in with a local co-operative scheme, thereby meeting their obligation to the national fund on a per cent, collection through the local organization; now this plan is all right if it were to be put in effect at once, but a matter of this kind cannot be perfected so quickly; it takes several months and sometimes a year before a local organization gets to functioning properly. The national committee cannot deal in futures; the money must be in hand or most of it in sight before contracts can be entered into for national adver- tising, so every one should bear this one point very clearly in mind, that is the fact, that the individual contribu- tion to the national fund must be con- tinued indefinitely or at least so long from every locality until the percent- age from the local board is ready to be turned over. In fact the contributing of percentage from the local fund to the national fund should never elimin- ate all individual subscription to the national fund, because there will al- ways be scattering growers and re- tailers from the outlying districts, who are so situated that they cannot join a co-operative local organization for ad- vertising. These should always con- tinue to contribute to the national fund in a lump sum and in addition to these, we have the jobbing and supply houses, who can only be partakers in the national programme in the same manner, hence the plan is not to ever do away with all individual contribu- tions to the national fund, but only from such communities where local or- ganizations are collecting funds on the percentage plan and turn over their prorata to the national fund. In closing I want to give these few observations with reference to our trade throughout the west and north- west. I believe from what I have seen from California to Seattle that more money is spent per capita where flow- ers grow wild, out of doors all the year round, than in any other part of the country. I saw in some of these cities, in the west and northwest, some of the finest and most modern flower stores and growing establishments in the country. I saw cut roses selling in stores in San Francisco from $3 to ?.5 per dozen, when the same quality of stock could be had right on the same street corner for 50 cents per dozen. Why did the pubic go to these stores? Because they were willing to pay for service, and they certainly got it here. I believe now more than ever that the retail- er's greatest asset is service. I believe prices are more uniform and normal, not at all cheap, throughout the west than elsewhere in the country, which is a very healthy condition. WEST COAST IS WIDE AWAKE. The west coast is wide awake. I be- lieve they work less hours and accom- plish more than we do. Most stores do not open until 9 a. m., close at 5 p. m., and are not open on Sunday. As I said to Dr. Moore of the renowned Hollywood Gardens of Seattle, "The one big difference I see between you folks out here and we in the east is, that we have a vacation once a year and you have it once a week." Los Angeles is going to pull off one of the greatest horticultural and flower shows this fall, October 20-23 inclu- sive, ^ver held in this country. Seven acres of outdoor garden and over three acres of indoor floor space are devoted to this gigantic exhibition. Our genial friend Roy F. Wilcox of Montbello, Calif., is at the head of this great movement. There are more Society of American Florists' members in proportion to the number of florists in the west than any other part of the country. I would like to say much more especially about the good people of the west and the trade progress, but time will not permit. I do sincerely hope that in the very near future a closer relationship between the national society and the local or- ganizations throughout the west coast will be formed. There are coming prob- lems between the west coast producers and the allied trades of the mid-west and east that will have to be solved from time to time, and only through closer co-operation and contact can this be brought about. The Society of American Florists with the help of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Associa- tion and the National Flower Growers' Association must bring this about. OBITUARY. John Mather Lupton. John Mather Dupton, familiarly known to his many trade friends as Mat Lupton, former president of the American Seed Trade Association, and well known cabbage seed specialist, of Mattituck, Long Island, N. Y., was stricken with apoplexy in his bath room on the morning of July 30, and died the afternoon of AugTJst 1 in his sixty-fifth year. He w^as born in Mat- tituck and had alw^ays lived there, be- ing actively identified with all the civc interests of his community. He was especially prominent in agricultural matters and for 30 years or more was well known all over the country as a cabbage seed grower. It was Mr. Lupton's work which gave birth to the big Lon? Island Cauliflower Association and after or- ganizing this body, he became its first general manager. This is a co-opera- tive concern and has been highly suc- cessful. He helped to organize the Mattituck bank and was still its presi- dent when he died. Mr. Lupton served five terms in the state assembly, beginning in 1906. Later he was a trustee of the state agricultural college at Farmingdale. In fraternal circles he was active in the Masons and American Mechanics. Mr. Lupton is survived by his widow, Millie F.. and by a son, Robert, and a daughter, Mrs. Otis G. Pike. He was a brother of the late Frank M. Lupton, widely known in his lifetime as a pub- lisher of books. Funeral services were held at his late home August 4. Mr. Lupton was elected president of the American Seed Trade Association at the San Francisco convention in T9T5. The Late J. K. M. L. Farquhar. The funeral services of the late John K. M. L. Farquhar. an account of whose death appeared in our issue of July .30, page 95, were held in the chapel at Forest Hills Cemetery, Bos- ton, Mass., July 27. Members of hor- ticultural societies, florists and per- sonal friends comprised the assemb- lage that attended the last rites. Rev. Amos A. Rideout, chaplain of Joseph Warren Commandery, of which Mr. Farquhar had been a member, ofiici- ated. The music was beautifully ren- dered by the Pilgrim quartet which was heard in two selections. Burial was in the family lot at Forest Hills Cemetery. The active pallbearers, all from the Farquhar establishment in South Mar- ket street, were : George Cruickshank. in charge of the funeral arrangements; Victor Nelson, W. J. Davy, Harry Jen- ner, Arthur E. Holland and P. Ford- ham. Richard M. Saltonstall, former president of the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society; Albert C. Burrage, president of the society; Judge C. W.' Hoitt, Scituate; Thomas Roland, Na- hant; C. H. Bradley, superintendent of the farm and trade school, Thompson's Island and Leonard Barron, New York, were the honorai-y pallbearei'S. Anton Felke. Anton Felke, a grower at Wilmette, 111., died from apoplexy while at work in his greenhouses, July 29. He was well known to the trade in the vicinity of Chicago and consigned his stock to the great central market where he was highly respected and had a host of friends. He was 50 years old and was born in Chicago, locating at Wilmette where he had been in business for many years. He is survived by a wife and seven children, and a sister, Mrs. Anton Then, wife of the well-known florist. The funeral, which was held from the home at Wilmette to the St. Joseph's church at Gross Point, was largely attended, and the floral offer- ings from the trade were many and beautiful. The heart-broken family has the sympathy of the entire trade in its hour of sorrow. • James H. De Forest. James Henry De Forest, of Roches- ter, N. Y., died at St. Mary's Hospital, that city, age 70. Mr. De Forest was the oldest employe of the Vick & Hill Co., having entered the employ of the late James Vick, in his seed store, when but 19 years of age. For more than 51 years he remained with the one concern, and was steadfast and loyal to those whose interest he served. Mr. De Forest was generous and kindly to all, and his loss is keenly felt by his friends and acquaintances. The funeral services were held at his late home, July 11. He is survived by his wife, 12 sons and daughters. P. S. Wise. p. S. Wise, proprietor of the Falr- niovmt Gardens, Bristol, Tenn., died at his home in that city, July 18, as the result of a stroke of paralysis. He Is survived by his wife, Mrs. P. S. Wise, the only surviving member of the firm, who T\'ill continue the business, with C. E. Wampler as manager. Co-Operative Ad\ertisli]g: at CleveJjrd. The florists of Cleveland, O., are running a splendid advertisement writ- ten by Ella Grant Wilson, in a local paper, in honor of the city's 12oth anniversary. The ad is 10x21 inches, and fully reviews the history and growth of the trade for the past 50 years. Mention is made of the aid that has been rendered by florists and nurserymen of the city in giving it the name of the "Forest City," and in creating a universal sentiment for the love of flowers. Convention Railroad Certificates. Members of the Society of American Florists who desire to secure reduced rates to the Washington convention must present identification certificate to ticket agent when purchasing tick- ets for themselves and members of their family at railroad offices. Certifi- cates can be had for the asking of Sec- retary John Young, 43 West Eighteenth street. New York city. Get your certificates early and avoid disappointment. 140 The American Florist. Aug. 6, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription. United States and Mexico, S1.50 a vear; Cimndii Si.50; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $3.00. When sending us cliange of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From tlie first issue The American Floihst has accepted only trade adverlisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions oJ our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 4S PAGES WITH COVEB, CONTENTS. Suggestions for plant growers 133 . — Nephrolepsis |" —Hollyhocks "? —Sweet peas ^i' — Wallflower :|^* . — Poinsettias .■ •, :f^t — Annuals and herbaceous perremals 1^4 Chicago Pageant of Progress (Ulus.) 1^4 The Retail Trade "» — Next week in the flower shop l^b — Price tag efficiency ......■■ ■ ■ i,c Amling float in parade (lUus.) i^» Peter Reinberg. Inc. (illus. ) . .... " ' Society of American Florists dims.) IJ' National Ass'n o( Gardeners "8 Report from the Pacific Coast trip l.is Obituary }il — John Mather Luoton ls» — The late K. M. ly. Partjuhar 1|» — 7? H. De Forest 139 — James H, De Forest 1^» — P. S. Wise 1» = Personal 14U Chrysanthemum Society of America 140 Saying it with flowers . . ... • }i« Ladies' Society of American Florists 140 S A. P. membership drive 140 American Dahlia Society 140 Time versus service 14U St. Louis. Mo 1«- Nashville. Tenn :J44 Chicago 1*» Columbus. O I"" Pittsburgh. Pa "^ Milwaukee. Wis 1" Boston. Mass 1^'j Philadelphia 1 = J New York IjJ Rochester. N. Y 166 The seed trade 1"* — Grass seed prices 164 — Canners' peas 164 — Imports at New Yorlc 164 — Washington sta.te seed law 164 . — The late J. M. Lupton (portrait) 164 — Bidders for seed contract 165 The nursery trade 168 — Paris parks 168 — Reforestation 168 — Southern pine beetle 168 Market gardeners 170 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables 170 — New appla law in Illinois 170 — Irrigation or overhead w.-xtering 170 Chrysanthemum Society of America. The local committee having in charge arrangements for the coming meeting and exhibition of the Chrysan- themum Society of America in Chicago, met in that city August 1. Those present including N. J. Wietor, W. N. Rudd, C. C. Pollworth, Milwaukee, Wis., A.' Erickson and Fred Lauten- schlager. It was decided to hold the chrysanthemum show and a general fall exhibition in the grand banquet hall of the Auditorium hotel, Novem- ber 16-17. The premium list offering liberal prizes, is now in preparation, and may be had in due course on ap- plication to Secretary C. W. Johnson, 141 Summit street, Rockford, Illinois. A. H. Schneider, the other member of the committee was unable to be present but telephoned his approval of the above arrangements. Saying It With Flowers. Ambassador Herrick's wordless greeting to France on his arrival in Paris could hardly be called a speech. Yet a more eloquent ambassadorial speech no one could have made. He took the flowers given him by a little French girl as he left the station, and going to the Arc de Triomphe, placed them on the tomb of the unknown poilu. It might be thought of as merely a gesture, but it said more than a long address could have said and it was heard and understood, no doubt, "by all France. It was a happy sequel to the speech of one sentence which Ambassador Herrick made when he expressed his determination to remain in Paris even though the Germans came to the city gates. It is fortunate that the United States is represented in France by one who does instinctively the right thing in the right way at the right time. — New York Times. CoAi. famine is threatened this fall and winter according to latest news from the mines. Cable prices on the two grades of immortelles are higher than last sea- son, viz., standard French grade, 450 francs per 100 bunch, Dutch grade in 100-gramme bunches. 390 francs. Personal. John H. Dunlop, of Toronto, Ont., was recently elected District Deputy Grand Master of the Toronto center district, at a recent communication of Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. in Ottawa, Ont. Mr. Dunlop had previously held the office of Past Master of St. An- drew's Lodge, Past Preceptor and Pro- vincial Priori of the Toronto KJilghts Templar district, and others. Mr. and Mrs. Olof Johnson, Memphis, Tenn., will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary August 10, at 10G6 North Seventh street. Stiles of- that state is still busy, while Mr Gray has gone to Colorado to re- cuperate. This is certainly a record. Now who is the next one to reach the high mark? It would be fine though if all got busy at once, wouldn't it? Well let's go. Think of it, 14 presi- dents of affiliating organizations now on the Society of American Florists' board of directors and three more added last week and more to come. I'll say that's fine. The maximum members for your state to put your president on the board of directors has no limit. Re- member this is a real state vice-presi- dential year, and there are going to be some worth while reports at the convention. Will you have one? How many members have you to date? Please report to J. F. Ammann, Ed- wardsville. 111., but send the applica- tions to John Young, 43 W. 18th street, New York, secretary. J. F. AMMANN, Chairman. Time Versus Service. George Whittingham, city carrier No. 4 of Alliance, O., was cited August 3, by Postmaster-General Will H. Hays, for submitting the following splendid interpretation of service : "One of the greatest hindrances to the smooth revolution of the industrial wheel is the idea that a person's time is worth so much an hour. That is a big mistake, a fallacy and a delusion. Hoary headed, but false, widespread but misleading, pernicious in its plausi- bility, disastrous in its effects, it pos- sesses not a particle of truth. Our time is not worth 50 cents, 75 cents or $1.00 an hour. One hour of your time or my time in itself is simply worth nothing. Forty-eight hours of your time or my time is Tvorth no more. "One hour of your service, one hour of my service — that's a different propo- sition. Ringing a time clock is neces- sary, but a time clock is merely a measuring device. If it measures an hour's time only, it measures time wasted. If it measures an hour's serv- ice, that's good. If it measures half a month's service, that earns the pay check." Ladles' Society of American Florists. ANNUAL MEETING, AUGUST 17. ^ The annual meeting of the Ladies Society of American Florists, will be held in the Hotel Washington, Wash- ington. D. C "Wednesday morning. Au- gust 17, at 10:30 o'clock. A meeting of the directors has been called for the same place and same date at 9 :30 a. m. Through the courtesy of the Society of American Florists, a neat folder has been sent to all members of that or- ganization, setting forth the many ad- vantages accruing from membership m the Ladies' Society of American Flor- ists, especially during the time of the convention. The initial fee of $3 sent to the secretary entitles you to enroll- ment in the society and a recognition pin We are hoping for many new members from this splendid co-opera- tion on the part of the Society of American Florists and ask that you make every effort to come to Wash- ington and enjoy the hospitality and good fellowship as a member of the Ladies' Society of American Florists. Mrs. Albekt M. Hebr, Sec y. S. A. F. Membership Drive. TO THE VICE-PEESIDENTS. Last week I told you that Vice- President Horgan of Georgia obtained 34 members. Well, I can beat that now. A. S. Gray, president of the Oklahoma State Florists' Association, sent in 45 new members and says they are not through yet; Vice-President American Dahlia Society. SECBETARY E. C. VICK'S BESIG NATION. The membership of the American Dahlia society will be sorry to learn that Secretary Edward C. Vick, New- ark, N. J„ had to resign. His own business increase and the ereatly en- larged membership of the society, with the work on the bulletin, show matters, etc , was more, Mr. Vick stated, than he could properly attend to, therefore, one or the other, he states, had to be given up and the affairs of the society being of lesser importance to him, he resigned from said office. But the so- ciety is on the road for progress and has a working set of men at the helm, therefore, while we feel the loss of Mr. Vick to a great extent, we will still be able with other members of our force, to continue matters successfully and we hope to have the continued con- fidence of our members in our forward movement to that great success we feel that the American Dahlia Society is bound to reach, especially in the wonderful show that the society is working to set up In New York this coming fall. A meeting of the executive commit- tee of the American Dahlia Society was held at the Hotel Grand, New York, August 2 at 1 p. m. In the interum Treasurer Wm. J. Rathgeber, who is well qualified, is acting as_ secretary- treasurer. RICHARD Vincent, Jr. President, American Dahlia Society. 1921. The American Florist. 141 Wants,ForSale,Etc. Small Type, 15 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, SI. 75 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted — Grower roses, chrysanthemums, carnations and pot plants; middle age; single. Address Key 570, care American Florist. Situation Wanted — By single man ; experienced in pruning trees, spraying, etc. Also can do greenhouse work. Chas. Boone Saunders, Merom, Ind. Situation Wanted — By orchid grower with life-long commercial experience; chiefly cattleya and spray varieties. Address Key 573. care American Florist. Situation Wanted — By refined young woman with five years' experience in retail florists business; bouquets and designing; capable of handling most refined trade. Best references as to capabilities and personality. Prefer modern store. Address Key 568, care American Florist. Help W^anted — Florist for city greenhouse. Apply to Superintendent of park. City Hall, Topeka, Kan. Help Wanted — Experienced grower of carnations, snapdragons and sweet peas in a medium sized greenhouse. Middle-aged, single man preferred. At once. State salary and references. Hollywood Greenhouses R. No. 2'. Box No. 49 McCall, S. C. For Sale — Well established market garden and floral business. 29 hot beds, well, windmill and tank, ll-room house, also barn; four city lota. A snap at f3,600; Jl,500 cash. Address JOHW C. KRUBGKR Medford, Box 72, Wla. Help Wanted General Greenhouse Man In Ohio. Experienced in bfddiDg Steele, roses, chrys- anthemums, carnations, perennials, etc. $75 per month with room and board. Single ex-aervice man preferred. No firing. Hours 7 to 4. Key 578, care American Florist. Help Wanted Reliable grower of roses, carnations and gen- eral pot plants, to take full charge; one who is looking for a future. Kindly give names of three last employers. This is a good place, in a nice town. C. C. WONNEHtH & SONS, Mexico. Missouri Wanted to Rent or Buy By thoroughly experienced florist and decorator, a large florist establishment. Only high grade proposition considered. Must stand closest investigation. Give full particulars and price in first letter. Udress Key 575, care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED As superintendent of grounds and green- houses.- Private or puDlio institution, by expert gardener. Life experience in all branches of the profession, under glass and outside Can guarantee to get results. American, age 47, married, willing and able to work. Can furnish best of references. State wages and full parti- sulars. Can come at once. Address Key 576, care American Florist. Situation Wanted By a tirst-clasa wholesale or retail florist; 25 years' practical experience in cut flowers, fancy potted plants, bedding stock, designing, etc.; capable of taking full charge and handle help; middle'agdd, single man. Address Key 577, care American Florist. FOR SALE Retiring from business— moving to California— iloristand gardener's place; seven-room house; one greenhouse, 75x16 ft., hot water heat; lot, 46x196 ft.: stock and good will of good trade. Only «5.C00. H. F. REIFERT, 18 West 65th Street, CHICAGO BOILERS and STACKS We have on hand all sizes oi used boilers and stacks suitable for greenhouse work. RYAN BROS., 847 South Racine Ave., CHICAGO jriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiitiiiniiniiiitiiniiiiriiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiir.: FOR SALE i Just a dandy, up-to-date Florist business' = i going stronger every day; big territory; = i greenhouse and dwelling combined; dandy = i down-town shop, and the only one; reason- | I able rent; steam heat; this proposition is = I sound, no old, worn-out business; for refpr- | I ences write to any near-by florist in Dallas, = I Waco or Ft. Worth; one thing, to take hold | I of this you must be up to now, the people = = demand it, and make up your mind to gobig; | I the business is here; population, 16,00C; I 5 = am selling to go on my farm, after being in = = the business twenty years; 84,000.00 cash, = = $3, 000. CO on time, almost to suit buyer. If = I interested, write | I HOLM'S FLOWER SHOP, | i Corsicana, Texas. i TiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiininiiiiiiiTiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiriiitiiiiii? THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE Florists' Hail Association of America will be held at Convention Hall, Washington, D. C, at 9 a. m. (sharp), August 17th, 1921. JOHN Q. ESLER, Secretary Foreman Wanted Competent man for commercial greenhouse plant in the south. Good wages to the right party. Key 574, care American Florist. NOTICE STOCKHOLDERS MEETING CHICAGO, July 16, 1921. Stocldiolders of the American Florist Company: You are hereby notified that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the American Florist Com- pany will be held in the "Willard Hotel, Washing- ton, D.C., Wednesday, August 17, 1921, at 3 o'clock p. m., for the purpose of electing directors and officers for the ensuing term and for the trans- action of such other business as may come before the meeting. J. C. VAUGHAN, Pres. M. BARKER. Sec'y. ^WIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIinVj^ I OFFICIAL S. A. F. | Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 2U\5H inches FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on gummed paper; your card, etc., iu black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Prices: Per500,$4.50; per 1000, $6.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $3.00. Cash with order. American Florist Co. 1 440 S. Dearborn Street = I CHICAGO J ^IlllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII^ ijMiniiiiiiiiiiiililiiiilllliiiiiiilillliniimiinilliiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimmiimimiiitiimiiiiimiimimiimiiliiimimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiir^ ^iiiMiniiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiilimililiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillitiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiliiiiuiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiuililiilliiniuimiis I HOME - GROWN STOCK | Greatly Increased Demand I I If you have any to offer, or are likely to have any soon, | advertise in tliese columns now. I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. I 440 So. Dearborn Street, CHiCZIGO riiiMniiminrmmmiiiiHniMiiiiiniiiMMitMiniiniiiiiiiitMiniiiiiiniiiiiiiniiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiriiiiiiiriMiiiiiiiiiiriiiriitiiiiniiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiriiitii' ^iMniiiiuiiiiiiniiiiMiniiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiuiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiMiiiiiirMiiiiiiiiiiriiiiriiiiiiiiiiitHiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiik. 142 The American Florist. Aug. 6, THE FRENCH STEAMER CANADA Unloaded the First Cargo of rrench Bulbs This Week. We can quote you all stock here noted to advantage now, and in Full Sized Cases Paper White Grand. 12 ctms. Paper Wiiite Grand. 13 ctms. Paper Wliite Grand, 14 ctms. She carried many cases under size "WATCH OUT." Fall Book for Florists Ready. FROM RELIABLE FRENCH HOUSES Of Highest Reputation NEW YORK VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Chicago St. Louis, Mo. HOT WEATHEK HARD ON STOCK. The weather has been unusually hot the past week, with little or no rain. It has been quite hard on the growers throug-hout the county. A greater portion of the stock on the market Is shipped from Chicago. Only limited amounts of gladioli and roses and a few carnations and lilies are to be had from the growers in this vicinity. Roses have remained on the market, but offer good but small blooms and are hard to keep. Second-rate blooms are plentiful, but these are also short-stemmed. White rosea are still scarce, Mrs. Chas. Russell, Premier, Columbia, Milady, Ward, Ophelia and Killarneys are the leading varieties "but even some of these are scarce. Carna- tions are nearly finished, the blooms on the market are of inferior grade and are only to be had in pinks and reds. Gladioli seem to be in the ma- jority of all stock; few inferior grades are to be had from the growers in the county, although the best ones are shipped in from the north. Some good blooms of Lilium Rubrum have arrived. Auratum lilies are also to be had in limited quantities. The sup- ply of lily of the valley is light, but still enough to meet the demand. Del- phiniums are still to be had in small lots. A few yellow snapdragons had a place on the market this week, but they were inferior in grade. Orchids are limited in quantity, but the de- mand is light. Asters are an'iving in considerable quantities and grade up well. Greens have a good call and are plentiful, espeaially Asparagus Sprengeri and Plumosus. Smilax is scarce and galax is in good demand. NOTES. Duernberg, of Grimm & Gorly, is to return to the store Monday, August 1, after motoring to Michigan. A wire 64 Get Together »» President Harding's phrase sums up the situation exactly— snms it up for every industry, including that of the florist. The S. A. F. & O. H. Convention has always been a "Get Together"— a "get together" for the advancement of horticulture in general and the welfare of all. Fifteen handred or two thousand delegatesto the Convention at Wash- ington would evidence co-operation in the best possible way. Will you be there? Our own and our now famous slogan, "Say It With Flowers," is not only a slogan for the selling of more flowers, but it is a veritable call to us that as florists we live together in harmony, intermingling freely. So I would sayat this moment: Be in Washington at the "Get Together," August 16, 17 and 18, and make the slogan, "Say It With Flowers," the keynote of all your advertising. A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, L. I., N. Y. Bx-Oftlclo S. A. P. gM!W$W»»g»a$«g$»g»«gg${!«»gW»$gg$i$gWgggggC$»ggg^^ Montgomery's Priscilla That's the name of the new pink rose! The name will be Priscilla probably after the public has had It a while, but we have had to add the prefix to cover the rules of nomenclature. In order to get someone who knows more about roses than we do to give an unbiased, honest opinion on the merits of this rose, we have placed 12 plants of it with each of the following growers: E. G. Hill Cki.. Richmond, Ind. DaUledouze Bros,. Brooklyn, N. T. Albert F. Amllns Co., Maywood, HL Dnckham-Pierson Co.. Madison, N. J. Bowayton Greenlionses, Bowayton, Conn, miller Floral Co., Farmlneton, ITtali Wellworth Farm Greenlionses, Downers Grove, 111. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, HI. Robert Pye, Myack, N. T. John Coombs, Hartford, Conn. Ask them about it, if to let this rose sell itself A. S, Bnmg, Jr., Spring Valley, N. T. Robt. Simpson. Clifton, N. J. Chas. H. Totty Co., Madison, N. J. Noe-Bnzicka Co.. Madison, N. J. Wm. H. Elliott Co., Madbury. N. H. Anthony Rnzieka. Madison, N. J. W. J. PUcher, Kirkwood, Mo. Jos. Hea«ock Co., Roelofs, Fa. Ferrari Bros.. San Francisco, Calif. Peirce Bros.. Waltiiam. Mass. Batavia Greenhouse Co., Batavia, lU. Wendland & Keimel Co.. Elnlhnrst. HL Joy Floral Co., Nashville, Tenn. Roberts Bose Co., Denver, Colo. Geo, C. Weiland, £vanston, HI. X>akevif*w Rose Gardens, Jamestoim, N. T. Exeter Bose Conservatories, Exeter, N. H. Bassett & Washbnm. Hinsdale, Til. H. O. May. Summit, N. J. Bndlong Bose Co., Auburn, B. I. Doemlins-Scliimmel Co., Mt. Clemens, Mich. ydu will, at any time. They have our permission to We shall be simply order takers. F. R. Pierson. Tarry town, N. Y. Lu B. Coddington, Murray Hill, N. J. Jos. H. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. S. Mortensen. Southampton, Pa. Briar CUfr Gardens, Scarborough, N. Y. Jolui H. Dunlop & Son, Richmond Hill, Ont.. Can. J. J. FaUon Co., Lynchburg, Va. Gnilett & Sons, I.incoIn, HI. Rolf ZetUtz Co., liinia, O. Van Aken Bros. & Sons, Coldwater, Mich. Premier Rose Gardens, May wood. 111. Weiss & Meyer Co., Btaywood, HI. Florex Gardens, North Wales, Pa. tell the truth. We are going Mention the American Florist when writing fiiiiiiiniiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiniimiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiniitiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiMDiiiiiiB^ |RobertCraigCo.l [ HIGH CLASS PALMS I \ and Novelties in Decorative Plants | Inorwood, Delaware County, PA. I tfiriiiifiriiiiiiiiinmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiDiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirniiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiidL "We must have room and offer for one week, 2,500 2^ -In. Cyclamen, at $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. 3,000 2-ln. Cyclamen, at $20 and $2.5 per 100. 1,000 4-in. Cyclamen, at $40.00 per 100. Ask for our prices of Easter Greeting Pelargoniums and Ferns WiiolesaleGrower PEKIN.IEL. GEO. A KUHL, Alonzo J. Bryan WHOLBSALK FliORIST Abundance of Stock Always on hand. Correspondence solicited. WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY 144 The American Florist. Aug. 6, You Grow Pansy Plants For Sale? DOUBLE YOUR PROFIT AND SALES BY PLANTING THE New Early Flowering Giant Pansies They are three to four weeks earlier than other Pansies, in coldframes or field; they have four or five large blossoms, when other Pansies planted at the same time are only showing bud. The richly colored, large, well formed flow- ers, on long, stiff stems, are very fragrant. TRY some; and you will be satisfied 4. Jove. Lower petals violet, upper one light blue, 5. Mars. Cornflower blue. 6. North Pole. Pure snow white. 7. "Woden. Quite black. 8. Helios. Pure yellow. 14. Winter Sun. Golden yellow, with dark eye. 15. Ice King. Silvery white, with dark blue eye. 16. Celestial Queen. Light or sky blue. 17. Charm of March. Dark velvety blue. 18. Mixed. The above nine colors. 500 Seeds, 25c.; 1000 Seeds, 40c.; Vs oz., $1.10; Vi oz., $2.00; 1 oz., $7.50 For list and price of other Kenilworth Pansy Seed, see my ad of July 23rd. Nashville, Tenn. FLOWERS PLENTIFUL BUT MOVE SLOWLY. This city is certainly in the midst of the hottest and dullest part of sum- mer time and everybody that can has made for cooler and wetter points; for in addition to the extreme heat, it is again very dry. We had a copious rainfall one day recently within the past two weeks, but it did little good. Flowers, though, are plentiful, roses are small for the most part, the cuts being from the new next winter stock, but every day sees some im- provement in the size and length, showing great promise of next season's supply. Rubrum lilies are filling a great place in the supply and every- body seems to have plenty of them, while there is no dearth of the Har- risii lilies, which continue to bloom. Sweet peas and carnations are gone long ago, but asters are beginning to make their appearance, very, small in size as yet. Trade continues good, but is nearly monopolized by funeral work. An occasional wedding breaks the monotony, but generally of the small and quiet kind and not making much of a flutter in floral circles. NOTES. Geny Bros, recently installed a handsome new show case, capable of holding a large quantity of flowers. This firm still has some long stemmed roses on hand, which they are hold- ing over from the old stock to fill calls for handsome roses. They have plenty of Rubrum and Easter lilies, and are well occupied with funeral work. Lem Geny and family are contemplating an automobile trip to New York, Atlantic City, N. J., and Washington, D. C. Oscar Geny has not been at all well, and his family are much worried about him. An attractive window display, con- sisting of a miniature lake, gold fish with a background of rustic surround- ings, and canary birds flying around, is seen at the Joy Floral Co.'s establish- ment. Stock is plentiful here, and trade has been as good as could be expected at this time of the year. Miss Lillian Joy is away on her vacation. Several representatives of "wholesale houses, in this city at the present time are trying to place an order for a car of Easter lilies, with good pros- pects of success. There were a great many Esater lilies grown here last sea- son, and the crop proved profitable to the. grower. '"Visitors: Messrs. Elmer Olson and W. A. Jacobs of the A. L. Randall Co., Burpee*s QlATAAi Sweet peas IK^ILORISTS and Commercial Growers all over IM the world have come to realize the import- ' ' ance of Burpee's New Early- or Winter- Flowering Spencer Sweet Peas. Burpee's Sweet Peas are famous, and the House of Burpee is recognized the world over as American Head- quarters for Sweet Peas. Free- blooming character combined with sturdy growth and true- ness to description are qualities of the Burpee varieties that are well appreciated by all parti- cular Growers. The Burpee list contains a complete range of colors including the most desirable Florists' shades. Those who require the latest and finest will be interested in the Burpee Novelties for 1922, now offered for the first time to the Growers. Complete descriptions of all varieties and novelties, together with many illustrations, are given in our Special Folder of Sweet Peas for Florists. Every Florist and Grower should have it. Write for a free copy today. MRS. WARREN G. HARDING "The Harding Blue." W. Atlee Burpee Co. Seed Growers PHILADELPHIA Chicago; M. Royer, of H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa.: Mr. Levine of M. H. Levine & Co.. New York. M. C. D. Hutchison, Kans. — The Stamm Floral Co. recently increased its glass area to take care of its growing- patronage. 1921. The American Florist. i45 Car Shortage Wise buyers, knowing the great difficulties of express and freight transportation this fall, are placing their orders for prompt ship- ment now. The railroads claim it will be impossible to supply sufficient cars when the regular movement of fall stocks starts. The Washington CONV[NTION NUMBER of THE AMERICAN ELORIST Will Be Issued NEXT WEEK Growers, Manufacturers and Dealers will find in our 37tli Annual Convention Number an exceptional medium to secure a large share of this business by liberal advertising in what has been for 37 years the representative paper of the florists, seedsmen and nurserymen of the United States and Canada. No Change in Prices Single Column Inch, $1.75; Page of 30 inches, $52-50. American Florist Company 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago P^P" Please send your copy for this issue as early as possible. 146 The American Florist. Aug. 6, t:^tfjjfKsgQSsssSSSSii!SSS999SSC9!fSSSi9irSSiS9S9iS^>9S9ff^!>^^^9^^^^^ Improved Quality Roses THE BEST ROSES FOR SHIPPING Our Roses Have a National Reputation for Quality You always get fresh flowers and a more even run of stock. CURRENT PRICE LIST RUSSEI.L Per 100 Fancy Long $16.00 Medium 8.00 to 12.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 COLUMBIA Fancy Long $16.00 Medium 8.00 to 12.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 PREMIER Fancy Long $16.00 Medium 8.00 to 12.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 Subject to Market Chaneres HOOSrER BEAUTY Per 100 Long $12.00 Medium 6.00 to 8.00 Short 3.00 to 4.00 OPHELXA Long $10.00 Medium 6.00 to 8.00 Short 3.00 to 4.00 SUNBURST Long $12.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 3.00 to 6.00 WHITE KliLARNEY Long $ 8.00 to $10.00 Medium 6.00 Short 3.00 to 4.00 ASSORTED ROSES SPECIAL OFFERING Good fresh Rosea, our selection, In lotB of 200 or more, as follows: Per 100 Good medium lengths $6.00 Good short lengths 4.00 Good, very short lengths 2.60 New Fancy Ferns, per 1,000 $2.50 Adiantum, per 100 1.50 to 2.00 Sprengeri, per 100 3.00 Galax, green, per 1.000 2.00 Galax, bronze, per 1.000 2.00 Asparagus Sprays, per bunch. .36 to .iO Of miscellaneous our customers the best In buying direct o and the most even run flowers now coming into market, we will procure for at lowest market prices. A trial order solicited, f the grower you are assured of fresh stock at all times, of quality possible. BASSEH & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONES: CENTRAL 1457 Greenhonses: Hinsdale, HI., and Grege Station, HI. Notice: — ^We close at 5 o'clock week days. :^;${$$$$S9Sj«$$S«S«««S«S9$«S$SS«4::$9«$$$««4«$$$$SS$S:S$«:S9««$$6^^ OFFICE ANB STORE 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICA60, lU. dosed all day Sundays ^^g^^i^fi^S^^NN^^NNN^^>^^/v.rf^#^#vvw*^>f.<^VVs»^^^'■^.*^*^rf^/^*»*»<^»^4^7 Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. BUSINESS IS IMPBOVING. Business is improving- to some ex- tent and stoclc in general is not as plentiful, although there is enough to go around. Gladioli are in large sup- ply and obtainable in quantity lots at attractive prices. Asters are seen in large numbers at some o£ the houses and are having a .good call. American Beauty roses are to be had at one of the stores, which is easily disposing of all the stock it has to offer at prices ranging from $3 to $6 per dozen. Roses in general are plentiful and reaching the market in better condi- tion owing to the cooler weather. Mrs. Chas. Russell, Premier, and Columbia are the favorites, but some of the other varieties are holding their own with them. Carnations are more plentiful and find ready buyers. Lilies are to be had in limited supply and the same holds true for colored pond lilies. Or- chids and lily of the valley are obtain- able and so are feverfew, gypsophila, cornflower, calendulas, larkspur, gail- lardias, daisies, delphinium, coreopsis, and other miscellaneous indoor and out- door stock. Greens are in good supply, including myrtle and northern wild smilax, which made its appearance last week. The Pageant of Progress is the chief topic of conversation in the mar- ket and the trade has every reason to be proud of the showing it has made at the exposition. NOTES. Albert Fuchs, who came to this city in 1S84 with *'$18 and not a friend," according to his description of the entry, is planning to wind up his pic- turesque career with a $1,000,000 sale of his Chateau theater block, arrange details for the erection of a 12 story building at the southwest cor- JR 0»B« Grown, selected and packed by experts especially for summer shipment. AMERICAN BEAUTY, the nationally recognized typical rose. CRUSADER, fulfilling the idealist's conception of a perfect red rose. BUTTERFLY, most charming of deli- cate pink roses. RUSSELL, imperturable, rejoicing in summer heat. ALL VARIETIES, ALL LENGTHS. ALL GOOD. KENNICOTT BROS. CO. 174 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago 1921. The American Florist. 147 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., Long Distance Phones Central 601 and 2846 CHICAGO LARGE SUPPLY OF ROSES Russell, Columbia, Premier, Sunburst, Ophelia, Etc. Buy Direct Prom the Grower r'TTl?PP'"\rT 'P'RTP'C T TCT ^iiiliiiiiiliiijiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriinMniiiiiiniMi iiiiiiiiriiiiiiliiinilitriiiiiiniiiiii \j U JA'fVlZjll X IT rVX V/Hj LjXo X Subject to chanee trlthont notice iniiiiiiiiiiiittiiriiiiiiiuriiitiiitiiiiiiiiriiitMiiriiiriiiiriniiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiuiriHiiiiH'^ SIRS. OHAS. RTJSSELIj Per 100 Specials $20.00 Select J15.00 to 18.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 5.00 to 8.00 COLUMBIA Specials % 20.00 Select $15.00 to 18.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 5.00 to 8.00 PHJBMIER Specials $ 20.00 Select $15.00 to 18.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 5.00 to 8.00 SUNBURST, OPHEblA Per 100 Specials $15.00 Select 12.00 Medium $ 8.00 to 10.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 } Specials. . Select. ... Medium.. 8 Short 4 ROSES. OUR SELECTION. Adlantum Per 100 $15.00 12.00 .00 to 10.00 00 to 6.00 SS.OO 2.00 Asparagus, per bunch 50c to T5c Ferns, per 1,000 $4.00 Galax, bronze and sreen; 1.000.... 2.00 Licucothoc Sprays 1.00 EXTRA SPECIAL STOCIC BILLED ACCORDINGLY niniiiiMiiiiiitiiuii iiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiuiiminiiiiiiiiiilitiiiiiitiiiiiriiuJiiiiinMiniitiiininriiniiniiiriiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiMiiiinniiiHiiiiiiiiMiiiiiIiiiiiiiuiiiiiinniniiniiniiiiiiniiiiMiiiiiniaiMniiiiiiiiiiuMiiuniMiiiiiiiiuMiiniiiMimiim 182 North Wabash Avenue CHICAGO L. D. Phone, Central 282 Gladioli in Heavy Supply ALL THE LEADING COMMERCIAL VARIETIES Roses, Orchids, Valley, Gypsophila, Daisies, Lilies, Etc. ner of State and Harrison, and then — "off for California to raise flowers, fish. and birds." His announcement came with the sale of the Flora building, 3814-16 Broadway, containing two stores and four flats, for $120,000 to the Cliateau Realty corporation, also the 14 apartments at 827-3.3 Sheridan road to the same buyer at $135,000 and the 50 feet of vacant on the south side of Sheridan road, .50 feet east of Broadway, for $65,000. The 50x 108 feet at the southwest corner of .State and HaiTison, improved with a three story building, was taken in trade by Mr. Fuchs, who says that when leases expire in 1923 a 12 story of- fice building will be erected. William H. Mulholland & Co. were brokers. Mr. Fuchs expects to sell thie Chateau theater block to parties now nego- tiating for it at $1,000,000.. He re- cently sold the Chauteau apartments, at the southwest corner of Broadway and Sheridan road for a reported $1,000,000. Golden Yellow Sweet Peas McClenahan's Yellow Flower Dye Send for sufflcieut to make one quart. Price, $1.00, prepaid. McCL£NAHAM'S GREENHOUSES 40th and Fhlllips Sts., Oklahoma City, Okla. J. W. Breakey of 3907 Cottage Grove avenue, is summering In South Haven, Mich. 148 The American Florist. Aug. 6, GLADIOLI -ASTERS Discriminating buyers place their orders here, beeause they find our stock is usually the best obtainable for the price they pay. We aim to satisfy the most exacting buyer. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOIiSESAIiE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers of Quality Cut Flowers 30 East Randolph Street, L. D. Phone : Randolph 2u81 CHICAGO The headquarters of the florists and seedsmen at the Pageant of Progress, has proved to be the exposition's great center of attraction thus far, and those who have tal^en space already feel amply i-epaid for the trouble taken to place their specialties before the great throngs in attendance. The exhibitors include Vaughan's Seed Store, Henry Wittbold & Son, J. Oliver Johnson, Pulverized Manure Co., Adler Jones, Schiller. A. L. Randall Co., and the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Associa- tion. A. Miller of the American Bulb Co., says his firm had 900 cases of Paper White narcissus bulbs on the S. S. Can- ada, which arrived at New York, July 31. Mr. Miller reports an excellent business in freesia bulbs and cyclamen seed. Albert Koehler of this firm, is expected back from his vacation this week, having made the Mackinac trip. William J. O'Carroll, formerly of Lin- coln Park, is now in ciiarge of the ex- tensive grounds connected with the great new Catholic educational institu- tion. Villa St. Mary's of the Lake, Area, Illinois. W. N. Rudd and family will spend the latter half of August on the west- ern shores of Lake Michigan, with headquarters at De'troit Harbor, Wis. George Wienhoeber, who will spend his vacation this year In the Wiscon- sin woods, says the summer business has been very satisfactory. The Kroeschell Bros. Co., are install- ing a new ice machine for Smith & 'X'oung of Indianapolis, Ind. Mrs. Theo. Callos and Mrs. Andrew Chronis are visiting relatives at Shawano, Wis. Peter Duris of the Central Floral Co. is enjoying a well-earned vacation. A. Rennie of A. Henderson & Co., is spending his vacation in the East. * * Fancy Cut Ferns Especially picked for our select trade, guaranteed, best quality. Price till further notice — Per 1000, $3.00. GALAX LEAVES Choice Galax, fresh stock. Price, per 1000, $1.75. Complete list of many other items free. One Floral Art Album given free with any order of $25.00 or more. Geo. H. Angermueller Co. * * * WHOLESALE FLORISTS 1324 Pine Street, •I- * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ST. LOUIS, MO. ijb'i'fNilC'.fJi.EYER.lTHREADJCp! ■jijrLpVJEULM^AsX Meyer's Silkaline, or Smilax Threads Be sure the uame Meyer is on the end of each spool, as we find there are a lot ol fake brands being put on the market to imitate our green florists' thread. Weigh up our threads and then weigh up the other parties' that you are baying from, and you will notice that our threads run full two ounces of thread to the spool. 1921. The American Florist 149 g^frtV*W4'i'i»SgSg«a«Wg»$»!i!8SgS»gS9S8S»gggS8»^^ The Best Gladioli You can get them here in practically every variety growfn for commercial purposes, including Chicago White, Pendleton, Schwaben, America, Augusta, King, Panama, Myrtle, Etc. GOOD SUPPLY or ASTERS Roses, Beauties, Feverfew, Larkspur, Cornflowers, Lilies, Candytuft, Orchids, Valley, Greens, Etc. Finest Gypsophila in Tiiis Maricet Regular shipments of that choice double stock from Colorado, which we supplied you with last season. Order what you need now for use later. You cannot afiord to be without it. ^^ ir^K, _- __ _ _ _ ^^ PHONES* CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-734- CENTRAL 257Z 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago The following have sigriifled their in- tention of attending- the Washington convention of the Society of American Florists:- J. C. Vaughan. George Asmus and wife, Paul R. Klingsporn, Chas. MeCauley and wife. Miss Nettie Parker, George Weiland and wife, I. Rosnosky, Otto Kastle, John Michal, Allan Humason, Fred .Schramm, Fred Lautenschlager, Joseph Kohout and wife. Joseph Foerster and wife, P. J. Foley and wife, Peter Olsem and wife, M. C. Gunterberg, George Lepper and Matt Mann. Joseph Foerster and wife and George Asmus and wife will motor to the Washington convention. Peter Olsem and family, accompanied by George Lepper, will also make the trip by auto and it is possible that P. J. Foley and wife will- drive down. Frank Jarel of the Zech & Mann force is back from his vacation spent at Benton Harbor, Mich, Max George, who ha.s charge of Zech & Mann's packing department. left July 30 for Ludington, Mich., where he will spend his vacation. Charles Drissler is again attending to his duties at Wietor Bros, store after enjoying a well-earned A'acation. His daughter Jeanette, who fractured her skull last week, is improving and is thought to be out of danger. The B. F. Winterson Co. is receiving regular shipments of southern wild smilax, which is arriving in good con- dition. Mr. Winterson is planning on making a trip to California next month. William Wienhoeber and Joe Schou- ten of the Ernst Wienhoeber Co., and Fred Nelson of the George Wittbold Co. are back from a pleasant auto trip to Colorado. The South Park canna beds were never more brilliant than this hot sea- son. -King Humbert and Golden Yel- low Humbert are easily the most ef- fective. Henry Wehrmann and family have rented a cottage at Michigan City, Ind., for the summer. John Michelsen and Max Awizzus were his guests the past week. Vaughan's Seed Store is making a display of a wide range of named gladi- olus spikes, having put in sprinkler ir- rigation on its Homewood trials. Joe Einweck of the E. C. Amling Co. and George Heidenrich of Bassett & Washburn will leave next week for Kankakee on a camping trip. George Zarbuck of the Chicago Flower Growers' Association is spend- ing his vacation at the Wisconsin Dells. Robert Northam is again attending to his duties at Peter Reinberg's store after enjoying a two weeks' vacation. Miss Charlotte Paradise of A. L. Vaughan & Co. is back from a two weeks' outing in Wisconsin. George Gobel is back on the job at A. T. Pyfer & Co.'s store after enjoy- ing a two weeks' vacation. Dave Ahrends of Kennicott Bros. Co. is spending his vacation with John Bruckner at Momence. Otto W. Freese of Poehlmann Bros. Co. is back on the job after a two weeks' vacation. William Kotsonis and wife of the White House Florist are vacationing at Bass Lake. Bernard J. DeLinke, .3802 West Chi- cago avenue, is the proud owner of a new Buick. Miss Leona Netscliert of the Bassett & Washburn office force is away on her vacation. Max Woight of the E. C. Amling Co is making an auto trio to Niagara Falls. I Decorative Greens | i Having completed our dyeing and I i preservincj plant, we are now accumu- \ I lating a stock of the most beautiful | I Magnolia Leaves, Beech Sprsys I I and Oak Sprays | I These are dyed in the most popular colors, = I ranging from the fresh green of spring = I through the deep green of summer, the violet i I erred of autumn to the bronze of winter; i I and preserved so as to keep indefinitely, re- i I taining the fresh colors and pliable leaves. = I Write for Samples and Prices. | I THE DECORATIVE GREENS CO. J I Kinston. Ala. i I Formerly: H.C.Willis, Dancan Jackson. | Mention the American Florist when toritinff Meet Us at the Show at Our Booth and inspect the designs made Irrra our goods by leading florists, to see hownice- lythe cut evergreens work into designs. We will show samples of Wild Ever^eens, Dried Flanks for Colorings and Everlastings, Birch Barks, Kustic Woods, Grannlated Muck and Wild Flowers. BOTANICAL NURSERY CO, WILD FLOWERS 1 103 Court St., LAPEER, MICH. Chris. Pederson is baclc from a plgas,- ant visit at Maple Lalie, Paw Paw, Mich. • , ■. ' ,,,,.. C. L. Washburn and wife are ex- pected home from California next week, 150 The American Florist. 6, YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF Z N CLT FLOWERS E „ A H N 30 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO R«meiiiber when ordering that our line is so complete that it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market, Mrs. Mary Kennicott celebrated her 100th birthday Aug-ust 2 in the midst of five generations of her descendants at Arlington Heights when the whole \-illag-e devoted itself to a holiday in celebration of the event. The citi- zens marched in narade to her home and presented her with 100 American Beauty roses, one for each year of her life. She is still active and happy and is one of the well-known Kennicott family. The American Beauty roses she received were some of the blue ribbon stock handled by Kennicott Bros. Co. Honors never come singly. Miss Clara Stanke's brother, who was killed in action during the world war, was brought home last week and the remains laid to rest in the family lot. There were a large number of floral pieces at the funeral, with the Everette R. Peacock Co. having most of the orders. Miss Louise Schiller and Fred J. Coulterjohn, who were married June 24, returned from their honeymoon last week. They have the best wishes of their many friends in the trade for a happy and prosoerous future. Peter Hoefelder and Ed. Wojtkiewicz of Kennicott Bros. Co. and Bill Johnson of A. L, Vaughan & Co. flivered to Momence, where thej' "were the guests of John Bruckner, the south side florist. Arthur Virus of the Bohannon Floral Co. is back from a pleasant visit with his sweetheart at Portland, Me. He denies that he joined the ranks of the benedicts while away. A. L. Vaughan is planning on attend- ing the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs: Olof Johnson at 1066 North Seventh street, Memphis. Tenn.. August 10. James Novak, of the Zetlitz Floral Co., Columbus, O., and family visited friends here this week, making the trip by auto. P. L/. McKee of the American G-reen- house Manufacturing Co. has returned from a business trip to California. Emil Danz, the West Lake street florist, is back from a vacation spent in northern Michigan. Mrs. W. H. Englehart and daughter of Memphis, Tenn., are attending the Pageant of Progress. Eddie Schultz, of the "Weiland-Risch Co., is back from Lemont where he spent his vacation. E. Knecht of the Muir force is spend- ing his vacation at New Buffalo, Mich., again this year. Nick Lemperis and family are back from a vacation in Indiana. Fred Pl-ice, of the J. A. Budlong Co., is on his vacation. Visitors : Chas. Young- and "Walter Young, St. Louis, Mo.; L. Bergstrom, Walworth, Wis.; George H. Bancroft, Cedar Falls, la.; H. M. Burt, Jackson, Mich.; S. W. Goggan, Battle Creek, Mich.; Mrs. Lizzie Davis, Linton, la.; L. Stapp, wife, two sons and daughter. Rock Island, 111.: C. J. Pass and wife. North Platte, Nebr., on their way to Louisville, Ky., and the convention at Washington, D. C. Columbus, 0. DEMAND FOR STOCK INCREASING. The demand for flowers during the last week was much better than during the previous few weeks, showing that trade is coming back to noi'mal. Earl- ier in July the trade became very quiet, and business was below the usual rec- ords of previous years. WTiile July and August are the usual dull months, still ti-ade was below previous levels. But this was changed during the past week, and it is now believed that the worst of the slump is over. Funeral work has been fairly active, and in addition there are some small parties scheduled which have been stimulating the demand for flowers. The trade is now interested largely in garden flowers such as gladioli, Rubrum lilies and zinnias. Asters are also arriv- ing, and are only fair in quality, as is usual. These sell in the . neighborhood of .$1.50 per dozen. Roses go fairly well for the time of the year, the usual prices being $4 to ,$S per dozen. Princi- pal varieties are Columbia, Ward, Premier and Sunburst. Asters are coming mostly in pink, pm-ple and white. Plants are quiet, as is usual for the time of the year. While a la,rge number of the usual flower purchasers are away on vacations, still the stay- at-homes' are sufficient to keep things moving fairlj' well at the local retail shops. NOTES. S. F. Stephans & Son. florists at Gre.enlawn Cemetery has started the erection of a greenhovise, 36x160 feet, ■w^hich will contain approximately 6,000 square feet of space. This house is placed on the site of five smaller houses "which were razed to make room for the in^provement. The new greenhouse will be ready for use about October 1 un- less something unforeseen occurs; With the completion of the last unit the company will have about 50,000 square feet of glass. Another improvement is the installation- of a 90-horse power boiler to take care of the entire range. The new unit will be used exclusively for pot plants. The company Installed Lord c& Burnham's greenhouse several years ago, and was so "well pleased that it is planned to change all of its present units into that type of house. . The Munk Floral Co., which operates a greenhouse at King and Queen ave- nues, and a retail store at Sl.l South High street, is making a number of changes and improvements at its greenhouses. An S-inch well has just been completed to give an adequate water supply for the entire establish- ment. In addition, one of the houses has recently been improved by the construction of cement beds, and it is planned to continue this work through- out the range. Another improvement is changes in the boiler room, which will permit the dumping of coal from wagons directly into bins, and thus save the double handling. E. A. Munk is in charge of the houses. H. M. Munk, the father and head of the concern has Lous' Distance Fhoii«s Central 3283 Central 3284 Our Offerings Include: LILIES Absolutely the finest supply of Cut Lilies in this market. ROSES C0LUM3IA RUSSELL White Killarney Butterfly Crusader Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Ward Ophelia Premier MISCELLANEOUS Valley Cattleyas ASTERS Calendulas Cornflowers Gladioli GREENS Plumosus Sprengeri Bronze and Green Galax Ferns Adiantum Smilax i. Mexican Ivy Boxwood 1921. The American Florist. 151 WHY STOP BUSINESS In Summer and Let Your Trade Go Elsewhere? We can furnish you with good Summer Roses and other Seasonable Stock with which you can retain your trade. KEEP YOUR BUSINESS GOING— it is easier to keep a business going steadily than it is to build it up again in the fall. Russell, Columbia, Premier, Milady, Hearst, Ophelia, Sunburst, Butterfly, Double White Killarney, Crusader. P^^Now that Sweet Peas are about done for the season use Nesbit Roses they more than serve their purpose. If you are in want of a good White Rose for summer use our Double White Killarney the only good white rose obtainable in this market. GLADIOLI ""V.r-.'S"' A1 Quality Exceptionally good for so late in the season. Carnations, Valley, Larkspur, Daisies, Gypsophila, Gladioli, Lilies, Delphiniums and all other seasonable Cut Flowers. Ferns, Adiantum, Mexican Ivy, Plumosus, Sprengeri. If you want good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best located Wholesale Cut Flower House. J. A. Budlong Co. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., L°K.. CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty gW^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. We are In daily touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can reply upon orders sent us receiving such beneflta WE ARE CLOSED ALL, DAY SITNDAy. Prices As Low As Others. recently recovered from a severe ill- ness. Th« Livingston Seed Co., which is one of the oldest concerns dealing' in seeds in central Ohio is now^ completely installed in its new retail store at 59- 61 East Chestnut street. The concern has a large space and is doing a nice business in seeds and garden accesso- ries. Robert Livingston is president, and A. "W. Livingston, secretary and general manager. The next meeting of the Flower Growers' and Dealers' Association will be held September 6, as meetings have been called off during the month of August. At that time the question of the educational and publicity campaign will be given its final inspection and adopted. A committee will be named to have charge of the campaigin. Frank O. Vierick, the florist at 150 East State street, reports business holding up fairly well during the sum- mer months. This shop has had con- siderable funeral work which has helped to maintain activity. Accord- ing to Mr. Vierick, prospects for the future are considered bright. J. W. L. Stevens Point, Wis. — Earl A. Wil- son, Park Falls, formerly of this city, and W. E. Macklin recently formed ' a partnership. A $3,000 addition is now being made to the Macklin green- houses. Pawhuska, Okla. — Osage county is planning to hold its second annual flower and garden show in 1922. Mrs. Genivra Lohman, county farm demon- strator, and D. C. Mooring, of the Ag- ricultural , and Mechanical college, are working for its success. 7^/7/7 Mention the American Florist when writing Greensboro, N. C. — The North Caro- lina State Florists' Associaiiou was formed in this city recently by a representatve gathering of florists from all parts of the state. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Geo. J. Starr, Wilson, president; W. Morganroth, Winston-Salem, vice- president: L. B. Clemmons, Greens- boro, secretary and treasurer. 152 The American Florist. Aug. 6, FRNE & C OMPANY 30 E. Randolph Street -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. The E. F. Winterson Co. Long Distance Telephone, Central 6004 166 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, III. Tire Ove> Onatt Oo., Inc. Preservers of Natural Foliages L^ PORTE* IND* Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets, Florists' Supplies and Decorative Novelties. Mention the A')nei-ican Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. I teadb gradually increasing. Last week business varied from one 'extreme to the otlier. The weelv started very poor with hardly any good stock to be had and a demand to m.atch it. As the week advancd the supply in- creased, until by Friday and Saturday it did not seem possible to move it all, but by Saturday night there was very little left to carry over Sunday. It is hard to say what became of it all, but it seems as if ever}' florist in this sec- tion was calling' for stock Saturday. There has been a noticeable improve- ment in quality, especially roses, and while the supply is not large, it is suffi- cient to take care of the demand. American Beauty roses are ag'ain on the market, the first of the fall crop arriving last week. Tiie quality is very good. The supply of lilies falls away short of the call and good prices are obtained. Gladioli are in heavy supplj', but at least 50 per ; cent of them are very poor and hard to move. There are still some growers who still insist on producing a lot of mixed stock of varieties that do not take with the trade, on which it is impossible to realize a decent price, while his neigh- bor who grows good named varieties is rnaking money. Asters ai-e also in lieavy supply, but only about 50 per cent of them are first class. There is more out-door stock on the market this season than ever before, and the list includes delpliihiura, achillea, feverfew, scabiosia, Ijachelor buttons, straw- flowers and many more which have a limited call. Southern grown plumosa has been in over supply. The first shipments of the new crop of galaxand le.ucothoe have been received. , NOTES. Ed. Weaver of Randolph & McCle- ments is taking a much needed and well earned vacation. The trouble with Ed is he never lets anyone know where he is going- or . how long he will be gone. Both The McCallum Co. and The Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. -wiW have displays at the convention, where they expect to meet all their old friends and make a lot of new ones. Homer D. Wood, of McCallum Co., is on a btisiness trip to the firm's De- troit, Mich., branch. Henry Blend has .iust returned from a successful western trip. John Harris, of Harris Bros., and wife, and John Mitchell of The Alpha Floral Co. and family are spending their vacation at Lake Chautauqua, N. Y. Wm. Wampler of the Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., has a new Ford car. Bill expects to make the trip to Washington in his new machine. Chas. Ulmer of The Mrs. E. A. Wil- liams Co., Inc., has been enjoying him- self on a two weeks' vacation. The Pitt Floral Co. has opened a branch store at 6111 Penn avenue in the East Liberty district. E. C. T. Milwaukee, Wis. There is no change in inarket con- ditions to report at this time. Demand is light and supply likewise. FLOEISTS' CLUB MEETING, AUGUST 11. The next reg'ular meeting of the Florists' Club will be held at the Hugo Locker & Sons establishment in Wau- watosa, Aiigust 11. The entertainment committee will do all in its power to make this the banner affair thus far this season. Music, i-efreshment§ and an entertainer are on the programme. It is the wish of the Dockers that every member attend this affair. NOTES. While the growang of asters and gladioli for the wholesale market was not very profitable in the past, several growers in this vicinity ceased produc- tion this season. Now if they only had some, how fortunate they •n'ould be. One firm in particular who grew about 10,(X)0 gladioli only two years ago, did not plant any this season. And we might add that some who did grow asters, will not, due to the intense heat and drought have any either. Some game this growing business. A. PLeinhardt, North Milwaukee, who made a visit to his old home in Ger- many leaving May 26, returned August 2, just in time to begin housing his carnations, of which he grows large numbers. Loefller & Behnke, Watertown, who consigned their cut of violets, sweet peas and chrysanthemums to this city in the past, opened a retail store in their home town, July .jO. A light rain which began at 7 a. m., August 1 and continued until six in the evening, came just in time to save some of the late crops which were suffering badly. From information at hand now, the delegation from this city to the Society H. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYrHING 1HE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 11Z7 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing SAM SEUGMAN FLORISTS' SPECIALTIES 116 W. 28th St., New York IMPORTER-MANUFACTURER Artificial Flowers for Summer Sales. Mention the American Florist when writing of American Florists convention in ■Washington, D. C, will not constitute a large party. Fred Ernst and wife of 3711 North avenue spent the last week in July motoring through the northern part of the state. E. O. Minneapolis, Minn. — The joint an- nual meetings and exhibitions of the Minnesota State Horticultural Society, the Minnesota Potato Growers' Asso- ciation and the Minnesota Crop Im- provement Association will be held in this city during the week beginning December 12. Oakland, Calif. — ■ The annual fall dahlia and flower show of the Alameda County Floral .Society will take place at the Hotel Oakland, September 4-5. Awards consisting of 51 prizes for spe- cial arrangements and displays of va- rious kinds of dahlias have been au- thorized by the society. Centrall\, III.^ — The W. A. Amling Co., Pana, 111., is planning to erect a range of greenhouses in this city, be- cause of excellent railroad and water facilities, according to C. H. Preihs, attorney for the company, who, with W. A. Amling, was recently investigat- ing proposed sites and water condi- tions. 1921. The American Florist. 153 John Kruchten Co • 30 East Randolph Street, ( Not Incorporated ) WHOLESALE FLORISTS li. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CBICAGO, ILL. A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. WEiiAND-RiscnCbt FLOWER CROWERS TELEPHONE irt UUfADACU AUC CHICAGO CENTRUSrs 194 N.nAOAan AVE. ILLINOIS Boston, Mass. GLADIOLI IN HEAVY STTPPLY. The market this week has been tlie quietest that this city lias experienced (or some time. The over supply of gladioli has been the principal factor in causinig' a very bad glut. The ma- jority of stores in town get gladioli direct from the grower and those that are sent to market are hard to move at any price. Some very fine varieties sold down as low as $4 per 100. Car- nations are done for this year and as- ters ai-e consequently selling more readily, although they bring as little as $1 to .$1.50 per 100. The rose growers have been the hardest hit this past week, as there has been no de- mand for their stock at any time. There has been some call for orchids and lily of the valley this week, with only a limited supply arriving. NOTES. John Dowd, buyer for Thomas G-al- vin, Inc., has gone on a month's trip to Canada. Prank Murphy "n'^ill take care of the buying in his absence. William Penn and Sam Wax have returned to business again and report the best fishing trip this year they have had. . A. Glick, salesman for the New Eng- land Rose Co., is spending his vacation at William McAlpine's, North Scituate. Prank Deery of the John O'Brien Co., is at Martha's Vineyard with his fani- ily for a month's vacation. B. F. S. ROCHESTEK, N. Y. — The Rochester Rose Society is sending out timely sug- gestions relative to the production of good rose blooms, to arouse interest in the annual rose exhibition to be held in this city, September 9-10. Pre- mium lists and entry blanks may be procured from Edgar P. Edwards, sec- retary, Rochester Exhibition Associa- tion, 309 Powers building, Rochester. N. Y. San Pbanoisco, Calif. — The sixth annual show of the Dahlia Society of California will take place at the Palace hotel, this city, September 15-17. A premium list of 61 prizes in four differ- ent classes has been announced. The following' officers were recently elected for the com.ing year : J. W. Davis, president; H. T. Henning and Wm. Kettlewell, vice-presidents; Frank C. Bums, secretary, and F. D. Pelicano, trea CHICAGO, UL. ^BO Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing George Reinberg WHOLESALE FLORISTS Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Columbia, Rusaell, Milady, White Killarney and Kil- larney Brilliant Roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N, Wabash Ave. CfHICAGO Mention the A'tnerican Florist when, writing kinunmnHiiuiuunmuuiuuiiiiuiuiuiuuuiiiiiiiiiiiuui fRaedlein Basket Co. I 713 Milwaukee Avenue f CHICAGO, - - lUJXOIS I Write for Catalog and Prices. | ^iiimmiiinimiimiiiiiiitiiiiuHuiitiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuinniuiini^ Mention the American FloHst tohen vrritin/y 154 The American Florist. Aug. 6, As Far as the Quality I Is Concerned | The market is in better condition. | We have a larger supply | and a greater assortment of i GLADIOLUS I I We have every variety that is suitable | for cut flower purposes. | The cut of I ASTERS is increasing, and there is also | an improvement in the quality. | There is a great' improvement | in the quality of our | Russell and Columbia Roses I In Russell we furnish you with the | best coming to Philadelphia. If you | are in need of good Pink Roses, we | are in a position to supply you. | The Leo Niessen Co. | 1201 Race Street I PHILADELPHIA, - PA. f Branches: Baltimore, Washington. | rjlHIIlllllllulllIll liumuiiiiiiiiuimiiliuuiiuiuiuiuilll Philadelphia. — . STOCK HAED TO MOVE. The past vreek has been one of the dullest of the season. In the first place it was frightfully hot, which hur- ried . people off to the resorts and played hob with business generally. The quality of the stock, both in the houses and out of doors, which latter in some sections still suffers for want of water, is badly affected. The man who has irrigation on tap is tight in it this summer, as it is one of the hot- test and longest between showers for many a year. There is an abundance , of roses from both the new and hold over crops. Mrs. Chas. Russell and Columbia furnish the , .only quality stock, a few of the specials being very good for the season. There are thou- sands of short roses selling from S2.50 up to $5.00 per 1,000, good fresh stock that is handled by street men to good advantage, which shows tljat people will buy flowers if they see them. Gladioli are a quantity product but are now much shorter stemmed than they were. Asters are improving but there are many short indifferent flowers that even the street men will not take, and which go out in the Saturday clean-up for almost nothing. Easter lilies are scarcer and higher, being difficult to manage in the houses this hot weather. There is a little lily of the valley and some caftleyas. Zinnias and summer cosmos have been added to the variety. THE COMING CONVENTION. Members of the Society of American Florists hereabouts are beginning to warm up a little and are asking about the details of the coming convention. Some who have good looking touring cars are seeing to the tires and other vital points with the idea that they might take a run over to Washington, see what will be doing at the conven- tion, and size up the trade exhibition CHOICE ROSES, All Grades. CARNATIONS, EASTER LILIES and All Seasonable Flowers. This is the exclusive sliop, only one block from Express Depots. 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. VlioMe Hover M^rKeU Boston, Aug. 3. Per m Roses. American Beauty ... 4.00® BO.OO Russell 3.00® 12.00 Dunlop 3.00® 12.00 Pilgrim S.OOfi) 12.00 Crusader 4.00® 12.00 White KillKrnf.v-. . .. 4.00® 12.0(1 Ward 3.00® 12.00 Maryland 3.00® 8.00 Hoosier Beauty 3.00® 10.00 Columbia 4.00® 12.00 Hadlui' 4.00® 12.00 Ophelia 4.00® 12.00 Premier 3.00® 12.00 Adiantum l.BO Asters 5.00® 6.00 Asparagus bchs., per bch . . .50® 1.00 Asparagus Strings, doz. . . ■ 12.00 B. Buttons 1.00® 2.00 Cattleyas, per doz 12.00® 18.00 Delphinium 1-50 Lily ot the Valley 12.00 Longiflorum Lilies 30.00® 36.00 Smilax. per doz 6.00 Sweet Peas 1.50® 2.00 Gladioli 2.00® 4.00 Swansonia, per bch 50® .75 Sweet Sultan 3.00® 4.00 Bouvardia, bch 1.60® 2.00 Coreopsis 1.00@ 1.60 Buffalo., Aug. 3. Per 100 Roses. American Beauty — Special 30.00® 40.00 Fancy 26.00® 40.00 Extra 15.00® 20.00 1st 3.00® 10.00 2nd 3.00® 10.00 White Killarney ... 3.00® 10.00 Dbl. Wht. Killarney 3.00® 10.00 Richmond 3.00® 10.00 Maryland 3.00 ® 10.00 . " Sunburst 3.00® 10.00 Columbia 3.00® 20.00 Ophelia 6.00® 15.00 Russell 6.00® 16.00 Premier 5.00® 20.00 Cecile Brunner .... 2.00® 3.00 Asters 2.00® 3.00 Calendulas 2.00 ® 3.00 . Calla Lilies 8.00® 20.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Easter Lilies 12.00® 20.00 Mienonette 2.00® 3.00 Rubrum Lilies 6.00® 8.00 Shapdrag-ons 2.00® 4.00 Sweet Peas 40® 1.00 Gladioli 4.00® 6.00 at the same time. This is the third time for the convention in the national capital, and those who had the good fortune to attend the two previous gatherings remember with a great deal of pleasure their reception by the local craft, who say that they had the time Of their lives. It is not an expensive journey, the round trip fare on the certificate plan being a little over $7, with hotel rates from $2 per temher; then there are quantities of good solid flow- ers in variety, arid for the next month they are a great factor in the market." The very pretty pink and white star- like flower that grows on the New Jer- sey salt meadows near the sea, for which there is considerable demand in the wholesale shops and has been given the local name Lobelia, belongs to the Gentian family. Its botanical name is Sabhatia lanceolata, named in honor of Ij, Sabbati, an Italian botanist. George Burton and family are visit- ing a boys' camp in Maine where his son has been spending the summer. He finds the cooler climate there a great change and relief from the tor- rid heat of his home state. Asters In quantity and variety, glad- ioU, Mrs. Chas. Russell and Columbia roses, were features of the Leo Niessen Co. stock the past week. Business was fair with a pretty good cleanup on Friday and Saturday. Baster lilies are a feature with the Berger Bros., who carry a continuous supply. Gladioli and asters are also quantity items. Leo Niessen and family are enjoying a tour of New York state, visiting a number of its many pleasure resorts. Asters are now a feature of the Ed- ward Reid Stock. Very good summer roses are also handled in quantity. Miss Agnes Shellum is on a motor trip and will spend a few days at the Delaware "Water Gap. K. SEATTliE, Wash. — The first annual flower show of the Seattle Horticultural Society was held at Volunteer park, July 15-17. Tastefully arranged bas- kets or roses displayed by the Holly- wood Gardens, and exhibits of 12 vari- eties of sweet peas shown by Mrs. T3ishop were features. ,^UIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIiniUllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllOIlllllllUIIIIIIIW^^^ I GUST. RUSCH & CO. I S«iiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii m^ WHOLESALE FLORISTS ^l I Jobbers in Florists' Supplies | I ileadquarters of the Ciidahy Roses | m Pbone Main 1246. P. O. Box 606 IMII lilf iil IICISIB tAflC 1 = 444-446 Milwaukee Street |T|ILv¥MUI\LLii 1>VI>. f '%iiiiiiiiiiiiiininiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiini^^ Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe no¥crMM"KelsS Pittsburgh, Aug. 3. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, spl., per doz. 6.00 fey., per doz. 5.00 " ex.. per doz, 4.00 " No. 1. per doz. 1.50 Killarnev 4.00® 12.00 Maryland 4.00® 12.00 Sunburst 4.00® 12.00 Mrs, Aaron Ward, , 4,00® 12,00 Russell 6,00@ 20.00 Columbia 6.00® 15.0.0 Ophelia 6.00® 12,00 Hilda 4,00® 12,0.0 Premier 6,00® 15,00 Madam Butterfly ,, 4,00® 12,00 Asters 4.00® 6.00 Carnations 2,00® 3.00 Laddie 10.00 Easter Lilies 25.00 Ferns, per 1,000 3.00 G'alax, per 1,000 2.00 Plumosus. per bunch .50 Sprengeri, per bu-nch .60 Sweet Peas 1.00® 1.60 Smilax. per doz, strings,,. 1.50 Valley 6.00® 8.00 Delphinium 4.00® 6.00 Cornflowers 2.00 Coreopsis 2.00 Gaillardia 3,00 Gladioli 6.00® 8.00 Philadelphia, Aug. 3. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special ....30.00® 60.00 fancy 10,00® 20.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 6.00® 25.00 Killarney 2.00® 6.00 Hadley 10,00® 30.00 Sunburst 4.00® 10.00 AVards 3.00® 6,00 Ophelia 2,00® 10.00 Columbia 3.00® 20.00 Premier 6,00® 15,00 Adiantum 1,60® 2.00 Asparagus, bunches .50 Asparagus, strings 75® 1.00 Calendulas 1.50® 3.00 Carnations 2.00® 6.00 Cattleyas 1.00® 1.50 Easter Lilies 16.00® 20.00 Lily of the Valley 6.00® 8.00 Smilax .35 Snapdragons, per doz 75® 1.50 Sweet Peas 26® 1.60 Larkspur, per doz 1.00® 160 Gladioli 6,00® 10,00 CUMBEELAJJD CENTER, ME. — At the an- nual outing of the Cumberland County Florists' Association, held near this city, July 20, the following oflicers were elected for the coming year : Alex. Skillin. president; Roland Barrows, vice-president; Mrs. Allen, secretary, and Howard Blanchard, treasurer. CiiiiiiiiiiiiitniriiittiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHnitiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiitiiiiiiy THE McCALLUM CO. I Manufacturers — Importers = I FLORISTS' SUPPLIES I I Headquarters: PITTSBURGH, PA. | f.jiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiniiiriiiiiiiiiriiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiii£ Mention the American Florist xohen toritins MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and SappUes 218 North Fifth St. Send list in for quotations. Mention the American Florist when ^oi-itinfj St. Louis, Aug. 3. Per 100 Roses. Premier 3,00® 8,00' White Killarney,.. 2.00® 4,00 Columbia 3.00® 6.00 Ophelia 2.00® 6,0C Killarney . 2.00® 4.00 Russell 3,00® 10,00 Ward 2.00® 4.00 " Sunburst 3,00® 8,00 Calendulas 1.00® 2.00 Ferns, per 1,000 3,00 Valley 6.00 Smilax, per string .20 Galax, green, per 1,000.... 1.75 " bronze, per 1,000. 1.75 Lilies 12,50® 20,00 Gladioli , , 4,00® 8.00 Larkspur 50® l.OO Delphinium 50 @ 1.00 Phlox 50® ,75 Milwaukee, Aug. 3. Per 100 Roses, Kiirn'y, W. Klll'n'y 4,00® 12,00 " Premier 6,00® 20,00 Ophelia 4.00® 12.00 Columbia 6,00® 20.00 Ward 4.00® 12.00 Hooaler Beauty .... 4,00® 15,00 Asters , 3,00® 6,00 Gypsophila, per bunch 35® .50 Larkspur, per bunch 35® .50 Fancy Ferns, per 1,000 3.50 Asparagus, per bunch 50® .75 Snapdragons 3,00® 4.00 Gladioli, per dozen 75® 1.0.0 Lilies, per doz 2.500 3.00 Rubrumg 6,00® S.OO 156 The American Florist, Aug. 6, New York. STOCK AREIVING IN QUANTITY. The hot weather and occasional steamers brought in a great stock of asters and gladoili during the past week. Both are piling up at such a rate that the poorer grades are selling very cheaply when thev do sell. As there has been considerable funeral work the asters, in limited quantities, are being taken at $2 and $3 per 100. but the poorer gladioli are a drug. There are plenty of roses to supply all demands with only a limited quan- tity of fairly good stock, Columbia of the popular pinks being best. The supply of cattelyas is limited, so is the demand, but prices now range from Ifll to $1.50 per flower. Lilies and lily of the valley are in sufficient quantity to supply the call at $15 to $20 for lilies and $6 to $10 per 100 for the latter. A consid- erable stock of miscellaneous liowers continues to arrive. Small lots of dahlias have been on the market for several weeks, but have attracted lit- tle attention. At no time is the dah- lia a hot-weather flower for commer- cial purposes and this is a particular- ly bad season for them. There are a few that pass muster, but most all of them are shaken off by the time they reach the wholesalers. Aug-ust 1 — The market is flooded with gladioli and asters, also a heavy supply of poor roses. A few good Col- umbias bring $35 per 100. The weather is much cooler. HAIL DAilAGE ON LONG ISLAND. Two Violent electric storms swept Long Island from the Nassau county line to the extreme eastern end, July 31. It was reported from Suffolk county that the hailstones at times reached a diameter of IVa inches. At West Islip 1,800 panes of glass of double thickness were smashed in the greenhouses of D. C. Arnold & Co. The damage is estimated at $15,000. Smaller ranges on the Island also suffered. The State Institute of Agriculture at Farm- ingdale reported that much damage was done to corn by the hailstones. The wind reached cyclonic force and it is reported that trees, believed to be more than a century old, were snapped off like pipe stems. The lives of many motorists were endangered by falling trees and by washouts. In the vicinity of Greenport, hundreds of acres of com were blowni flat. Riverhead, Hun- tington and other towns suffered much damage. The first storm was about noon, the second in the late afternoon. No deaths had been reported at a late hour, August 1, but telegraph. and tele- phone wires were down in many places. Anton Schultheis and wife, of Col- lege Point, have been spending the heated term at Asbury Park, N. J. Anton, Jr., has been on the job as general manager of the range and gar- dens and is sporting a coat of tan that would do credit to a golf champion. A great stock of heather, garden roses, pot chrysanthemums and other stock, both greenhouse and outdooor, is look- ing fine. One of the attractions of this place on a sweltering summer day is a spring of delightfully cool water and a little fairy that flits about led us to it. Secretary John Young of the Society of American Florists has established headquarters in AVashington, D. C, as a preliminary to the convention, mak- ing an occasional week-end trip back to this city. Charles Willon. the well known floral artist, formerly of Fifth ave- nue, is now with Alex. C. Scemmadau, 485-489 Eighth avenue. HARRY CHARLES Wholesale florist VIOLETS 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Phone Chelsea 8071. Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing G. E, M. Stumpp made a short visit to his city store last week and re- turned to Southampton, L. I., where business is active. The S. S. Canada from Marseilles and the Azores, with French bulbs, arrived at this port July 30. Pine cattelyas are being handled by Geo. C. Siebrecht. A. F. F. Rochester, N. Y. LIMITED SUPPLY JIOVES SLOWLY. Transient trade is at a standstill, but there has been considerable fun- eral work. This July has ended with a number of small weddings. Carna- tions are very scarce and small in size, and though asters have to a certain extent taken their place, they are lim- ited too. Gladioli of the American and Schwaban kind are plentiful and of excellent quality. Garden flowers are scarce because of the dry hot weather. Roses are only fair and very short stemmed. Sweet peas are poor and limited in supply. Lily of the valley, orchids. Japanese and Auratum lilies of good quality are ari-iving. NOTES. At the luncheon given in honor of General Bazdozlio. July 28, at the Hotel Seneca, George T. Boucher did the decorating. General Bazdozlio is chief of staff of the Italian army that balked the Austrian defense at Vit- torio. Joe Murphy, George Demuth and Clark Vick of George B. Hart's commis- sion house are on their vacations. Cecil Lester has just returned from a trip to Buffalo, Sodus and other points. Miss Honey O'Hara has returned from her vacation at Summerville, and wears a huge diamond ring, announc- ing her engagement to H. H. Wagner, president of the One Piece Box Co. The store force of H. E. Wilson had a sausage roast July 20 at the home of Herman Zahn. Somerville boule- vard. A good time was enjoyed by all. John Volmer believes in spending a vacation in a practical way, so he painted his house during his two weeks off. George T. Boucher is planning to at- tend the florists' convention at Wash- ington, D. C- W. L. Keller and family are at Cran- berry lake, in the Adirondack moun- tains. Some excellent gladioli in quantity is being cut bv J. C. Davis. CHESTER. Elgin, Iix. — B. O'Neil, the well known florist of this city, is in his seventy-fourth year. New Rociielle, N. Y. — John H. Troy, manager of the flower show to be staged by the Westchester and Fairfield Horti- cultural Society in this city, Septem- ber 21-22, and son, W. Wylie Troy, re- cently made a tour of the large private estates and .gardens in Massachusetts aiid Connecticut, to enlist aid in the forthcoming exhibition. Mention the American Florist when, writing Mention the American Florist when loriting W. L. DOYLE A. E. BOOTH Doyle & Booth WHOLESAIiE FliOKIST Consignments Solicited Telephone: Watkins 9408 1 2 1 West 28th St , NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing J. J. COAN, he. WHOIiESAIiE FLORIST Everjrthing in Cut Flowers Phones 6413 & 6891 Watkins ]kT y « 31 and 43 W. 18th St., WcW I OIK Mention the American Florist when writing Gold Letters and Scripts Best and cheapest on the market. Write for samples and prices. J. LICHTENBERGER 1560 Avenue A, NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist when ivritinff Telephone Chelsea 5713 For prompt and satisfactory re's'iilts ship to Sttllivao, Dolaa & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 112 West 28th street, NEW YOSI^ All Seasonable Flowers. Mention the Ainerican Florist when writi^ig Stkaffobd, Pa. — Alfred M. Campbell, proprietor of the Strafford Flower Farms is addinig' one greenhouse, 25x 200 feet. 1921. The American Florist. 157 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 3aa4aSar^^.k,„s NEW YORK CITY OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on gummed pap^r- your card, etc., m black and leaf adoptfd by the S. A F in red' Price per 500, $4.50; per 1000, $6.n0. Samples on request'. Electro of leaf, postpaid. f:i.OO. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago William Mackie WHOLESAIiE JPIiOBIST 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Cartiaiions and Sweet Peas ot Fine Quality. Telephone: 1S9 Watkins VenUon the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT \VHOIiESAIiE COMMISSION All the New and Standard Varieties of Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, UUes, Etc. 31 amd 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: Watkins 300 and 301 Uention the American florist when writing C. FORD WHOLESAIiE FLORIST 31 aad 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: 3870-3871 Watkins A complete sssortment of the best in the market can always be relied npon. Mention the American Florist when writing WILLIAM P. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Watkins Uention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 W. 28t'i St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Watkins CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Chelsea 69S3 ■• Goldstein WHOIiESAIiE FLORIST 31 and 43 W. 18th St., New York Prompt and carefnl attention to your interests. Consienments Solicited. Xeniion the American Florist when writing J. K. ALLEN Established 1887. Teliphones: Walkiiis 167 and 3058. Wliolesale Cut Flower Commission Dealer 43 West 18th Street, NEW YORK Near the main entrance on 18th Street Wholesale Flower Market. Consignments of Asters and Early 'Mums Solicited Mention the American Florist when writing Joseph A. MillaDg WHOLESALE FLORIST 65-57 W. 26th SI., New York Telephone: 3046 Watluns Mention the American Florist when writing VftoMeHo¥erMArHeU New Tork, Aug. 3. Per 100 Roses, Beauty $6.00@$60.00 Columbia 60® 10.00 Pilgrim 60® 6.00 Hadley 1.00@ 8.00 Dunlop 50@ 8.00 Dbl. Wht. Killarney .50® 6.00 White Killarney ... .60® 6.00 Aaror. Ward 1.00® 6.00 Ophelia 60@ 10.00 " Premier 60@ 8.00 Scott Key 10.00® 60.00 Sunburst 50@ 6.00 Asters 1.00® 3.00 Adiantum Croweanuin and Hybrid 75® 1.00 Asp. Plumosus, per bunch.. .25® 1.00 Bouvardia 1.00® 2.00 Cattleyas 50.00@160.00 Hydrangeas, per doz .60 Ijilies. white 15.00® 20.00 iJly of the Valley 6.00® 10.00 Smilax, doz, strings 1.00® 2.00 Daisies, yellow 50® 1.00 J^arkspurs. per dozen 50® 1.00 Gladiolus, per doz 15(tZ) ,50 Sweet Peas 50® 1.00 Phlox 1.00® 1.50 Prank H. Traendly Charles Schenck ^iiriiiiiiiniitiiijiriiirriiiiiiriijiiiijiiriniJliiiiriiiiiiirriii ir iiiijiiri'4 Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cot Flower Exchange 436 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. Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing HERMAN WEISS 121 W. 28th St., NEW YORK 'Moms, Snapdragons, Roses, Carnations, Bouvardias, Pompons and Orchids. As Well As AU Other Flowers in Season. • Member New York Wholesale Plorists' Protective Ass'n Mention the American Florist when writing I Telephones HH Watkins D. J. Pappas I President i I United Cut I Flower Co., i« I I WHOLESALERS I 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK j PHONE I mg I WATKINS WM KESSLER WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone Watkins 9354 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 writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest Standard of Qnallty. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of Creeu id Fbnts' limliii 1 19 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephone 9760 Chelsea SPECIAMIES — Out Orchids, ASparagns PInmosus Sprays and Mistletoe and Ber- ries. Onr Orchids are r^own by Carillo & Co.. of Mamaroneck, N. Y. 158 The American Florist. A%g. 6, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the fii-ios below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. 'uitjiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiuiiiii Hiiii iiiiiii iiniiiriiniMiiimiruiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiir riiiiiiniii r iiiiiriiiii i iiiniui iriiiiMiiniminiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiimiitiiitiiiiiiiiiniiiiiii iiiu iiiiniuiiu& i CHICAGO The Homes of Flowers CHICAGO I Our Motto: Satisfaction, Quality and Service. JikBtiSTS I Northwest Corner Wabasli Ave. and Adams St. Members of the F. T. D. Southwest Corner 47th St. and Lal(e Park Ave, | ijliiuiiiiiillJiiiKii uiiriiir rilininiilLMiiiminiillii I itiiiitilllllllllliilimiiliii J mil lliiiiiiliill illlllliuiiiilillll lliiuiilinilllllllilMlllllli i iiiiii i iiiiil MillliUlllllllllMmillllluiiiiiU Mention the American Florist when writins Send your oroers for unicago and Sob* mbsU ^__ -^, , All orders carefully filled iJta^^^OBSt' under the supervision ol '' ^--"-^^eEORGEASMUS.Mgr. wire. Write or Phone West 822 aiem1>er of Florists' Teleerapli Delivery. 'Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y, FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Delivered m Albany and vicinity on telegrapliic order. 106 STATE STREET Mention the American Florist when writinp THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY m EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telegrapli Delivery. LM i ■ Mail and Telegraph OTders carefully filled. ](38- 140 Fourth St.,East ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS ARnilND flowers and Service 1S„"S' ****" Will/ Conservatories, Diamond St. at ; BEILEVUE-STRATFORD AT WALNUT STS. 2Znd. Mention the American Florist when writing BOHANNON FLORAL CO. 75 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO Member of F. T, Ol Staten Island, N. Y. F. T.D. ZILEX. S. GEORGE (Not Incorporated) )iynmal( FLORAL ARTIST 423-425 Richmond Terrace (V.M.C.) Mention the America/n Florist when writing Buffalo, N. T.=~ « S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Anderson service means f r&sh. sturdy stock and prompt deliveries in Buffalo, LOCkport, Niagara Falls and Western Ii ew York. Members ol Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Hi — iPi Mention the American Florist when writing CHARLES L SCHMIDT 23 No. Second St., Harrisburg, Pa. Night and da,y service In all Central P*!nnsylvania. Mentio7i the American Floret when writing TACOMA, WASH. California riorists will take care ot all telegraph orders. Mention the American Florist when writing ^ The Hor/st It E. MONROE ST. Mention the American Florist when writing CLEVELAND. O. AND VICINITY. BRAMLEY & SON 1811 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers In the City ENGLAND You can "Say It With Flowers" to anyene in the British Isles through Bees' Flower Service. (Members F. T. D.) Bold Street LIVERPOOL Steamers arriv- ing at or leaving any port can be served at a few hoars' notice. (Members F. T. D.) M ention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. Houghton Gorney ^ Flower Shop ^ UNDER THE PARK STREET CHURCH Centrally located. Bach order receives my personal attention. Best facilities for shipping Mention the American Florist when writing LITTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S 1921. The American Florist, 159 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. CHICAGO. 1^^ JFLORtSr^ 745 Buckingham Place L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders. We hav« the Best Facilities in tlie City No. branch stores. Established 1857. Members of norists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing ROCHESTER. N. V. J. B. KELLER SONS, FliOIUSTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester ph. 606. Long Dist. Bell ph. 2189 Members of FloristB' Telesraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing LOS ANGELES. CALIF. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Out Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade discount. 229 WEST THIRD STREET Mention the American Florist when tvriting WnSHINGTON. D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecticnt Ave., at N. St., N. W. Miss louise W. Dangherty, Proprietress Phones — FrankUn 3579, 3841, 3843 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist lohen writing NEW yORK. BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. Cor., 72d St. Phone Columbus 5468 Branch; 840 Westcnester Ave., Bronx. Phone: Intervale 4990. Mention the American Florist when ivritina HEW yORK EstabUshed 1849 David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders by Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 1662-1663 Columbus Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO. 77-79 E. Madison Street Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO ALFRED HANNA & SONS will fill your orders for Designs and Cut Flowers In Michigan. Mention the American Florist when writing OMAlin, MEB. FROM NEW TOBK EXCEPT AS NOTEIJ. Aiiirust 9. Assyria, Cunard Anchor Line (Liverpool- Glasgow). August 10. Tseldyk. Holland-America Line (Rotterdam- Amsterdam). FROM PHILADELPHIA. "Virgilia. Cunard- Anclior Line (London). FROM MONTREAL, Poland. I. M. M. Lines (Hamburg). FROM NEW ORLEANS. Alexandrian. I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). Aug:usiff 11. Maurentania, Cunard- Anchor Line (Cher- bourg-Southampton). FROM BOSTON. Missouri. I. M. M. Lines (London). AuiBTUSt 12. FROM MONTREAL, Verbania. Gunard- Anchor Line (London). FROM BALTIMORE, Lord Antrim, I. M. M. Lines (Londonderry-Cork). August 13, La Savoie, French Line (Havre). Maryland, I. M. M. Lines (London). Kroonland, L M. M. Lines (Antwerp). Archimedes, I. M. M. Lines (Manchester). Olympic, I. M, M. Lines (Southampton). Oxonian, I. M, M. Lines (Liverpool). Car mania, Cunard- Anchor Line (Liver- pool). Anchoria, Cunard- Anchor Line (London). FROM PHILADELPHIA. Haverford. I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). FROM MONTREAL, Megontic. I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). FROM PHILADELPHIA. Deronof. I. M. M. Lines (Hamburg). FROM NEW ORLEANS. Burgerdyk. Hol- land- AniericEtn Line (Rotterdam). Bess & Swoboda FLORISTS PHONIS: 1601 andL1582 1415 Farnufli St. Meuibers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writino BROOKLvn. n. y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKIiYN'S liABGEST TXORIST Eleven Stores "'store- Lewis Ave. Cor. Hancock St, Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City, Brooklyn and Lang Island. Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Mention the A-iuerican Florist when vrriting KANSAS CITV. MO. The Apollo FiowerShop 4 East 11th Street We Carry the Largest Stock of Cut Flowers in the City. We Please the People. Home Ph.: Main 3652 Bell Ph.: Main 1034 ST. LOUIS, MO. r. H. WEBER N. E. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sts. Flowers delivered in Ciity and State oB Short Notice. Member of Florists' TelceraDh Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing NEW ORLEANS, LA. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Members of Florists' Teleeraoh Deliverr. SALT LZIKE CITV. Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 260,000 Square Feet of Modern Glass Pirst-class stock and service. Usual discount. We reach the whole of Utah and to Centr&l part of Nevada and Idaho Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing FOR ST. LOUIS WIRE Grimm & Gorly Mention the American Florist when, wrtttno 160 The American Florist. Jewg. 6, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be deliTcred for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Largest Retail Florists in Westchester County. Members F.TJ>. Established 1908. New York Floral Co. Cor. Manor xGIlKCrSf W. X* House Souare New Rochelle, N.Y.M^t^t. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. ±loWIers Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Flo^Hst when writing CHICAGO 75 E. AdBins SI. HENRY 'EVANSTON, ill. cen',?.'.'s.. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Members ot Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when loritiiip Milwaukee, Wis.-< FOX'S Incorporated 437-39-41 Milwaukee Street Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery, SAVANMAH, GA.'^fllSHaiKllIllIli f John Wolf ® The Largest Grower ij ot Cat Flowers In the South [g|51|g||5pPBllHllHll51KISlSl|gll51[5liaEliaiHllg|g|g|gl5ll51 Lang Floral & Nursery Co. 1211 Main Street, Dallas, Texas. "Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexi- co. No orders too large, none too small. Members ot Florists' Telegraph Delivery, FREY & FREY 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members of Floriatft* Teleeraph Delivery* City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y. — Eyres, 106 State St. Albany, N. T. — Banker's. Boston, Mass. — Penn, the Florist. Boston, Mass. — Houghton Gorney PL Shop. Brooklyn, N. Y.— Hue;o H. .Tahn. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel. Brooklyn, N. T. — James Weir, Inc. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co., 146 S. Wabash. Chicago — Bohannon Flower Shop. Chicago— Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St. Chicago — Congress Flower Shop. Chicago — A. Lange, 77-79 E. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, W. Madison. Chicago — G. Wittbold Co.. Buckingham PI. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. 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., B'way. Detroit. Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. El Paso, Tex. — Potter Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith Floral Co.. Inc. Hartford. Conn. — Welch's Flower Shop. Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt. Kansas City, Mo. — W. J. Barnes. Kansas City, Mo.- — Samuel Murray. Kansas City. Mo. — Apollo Flower Shop. The. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. Knoxville. Tenn, — Baum'a Home of Flowers, La Crosse, Wis. — Salzer Floral Gardens. Lincoln. Neb. — Prey & Frey. Liverpool. Eng. — Bee's, Ltd. Los Angeles — Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Idle wild Greenhouses Memphis, Tenn. — Memphis Floral Co. Miami, Pla. — The Exotic Gardens. Milwaukee, AVis. — Fox's Incorporated. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — The Rosery Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. New Britain. Conn. — Welch's Flower Shop. New Orleans, La. — Metairie Ridge Nur. Co, New Orleans, La. — Chas. Eble. New Orleans, La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New Rochelle, N. Y. — New York Floral Co. New York — A. Eckrich, 924 Madison Ave. New York — Alexander, Florist. New York- — A. T. Bunyard. Madison Ave. New York — Broadway Florist. New York — N. Christatos. New York — Dard's. 44th and Madison Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Hession. New York — Irene Hayes. New York — Kottmiller. New York — Malandre Bros. New York — Matthew A. Battiata. New York — A. Meyer. 1062 Madison Ave. St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Citiei and for all points in the Northwest, The Lorg- eat Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Mention the American Florist when writing SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing KNOXVILLE, TEMM. Baum's Home of Flowers Personal attention given to orders For Knoxville and East Tennessee, Member F. T. D. Mention the American Florist when vyriting New yoric — Olympia Florist. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. Oklahoma City, Okla. — Furrow & Co. 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. Philadelpliia, Pa. — J. J. Harbermenl's Sons. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & MeClements, Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Mrs. E. A. WllUams. Roanoke. Va — Fallon. Florist. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons. Salt Lake City, "Utah — Evans Floral Co. Salt Lake City, Utah — Miller Floral Co. Staten Island, N. Y. — Alex S. George. San Francisco — Podesta & Baidoechi. Savannah, Ga. — John Wolf. Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Seattle, Wash. — Rosaia Bros, Sheboygan, Wis. — J. B. Mattliewson. 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. Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Washington, D. C. — Blackstone. 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. Worcester, Mass. — Littlefield, Florist. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop. Yonkers, N. Y. — New York Floral Co. 1921. The American Florist. 161 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, NEWFORT, R. Sammer Season. Hession Madison Ave. and 76 St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers ]?EST IN THE BIARKET AT REASONABLE PRICES Plant Specialists Phones: Rhinelander 107-420—775 Uember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago<4K Congress Flower Shop CONGRESS HOTEL 520 South Michigan Ave. Mention the American Florist when writing MEUU VODIC Telephone Audubon 6618 '•'-'' ^\*Kf\. Established 1906 Olympia Florist (PETTKR L.A1MBOS A CO.) 3799 Broadway, S. W. Cor. 158th St. PRESSH CUT FLOWERS DAILY Orders from Other Cities filled with promptness Mention the American Florist when loriting MEMPHIS. TENN. Memphis Floral Company MAIN AND UNION WIRB TJ8 Oklahoma City OKLAHOMA FURROW & CO. 205 W. Main St. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Randolph & McClements „;^Floral Expertsi^^ l=W^ 1 5936 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 1 liiiiiiinniininiiuinuiiiiiiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiauiiniiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Mention the American Florist when writing BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTTMILLER Mention the Amerioan Florist when writing 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK NEW YORK. Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nil St. 'Ptione, Colnmbas 6883 The name "Malandre Brothers" on a box of flowers is a Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. Members of Florists' Telefraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing New York's Favorite Flower Shop Fifth Avenue at SSth Street Member F. T. D. Ass'n. Mention the American Florist when writing PITTSBURGH. PA. A.W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. Largrest Floral Fstablishment in America Fstablished 1874 Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writing WICHITA, Kansas ^troui'r' W. H. OULP & COMPANY Quality Flowers Personal Service Members P. T. D. Mention the American Florist when writing EI Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Memlers of Florists' TIelegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing J. W. BODGERS Elks' BaUdlns 'nnvfrni f\ South Jefferson Street l-'djlUIl, \J. Teleirraph orders for Dayton v?ill receive our immediate and careful attention. Mention the America/n, Floritt when writing DARD 341 Madison Ave. Opp Hotel Biltmore NcAV Yorlc The Leading Florist for nearly Half a Century ilf en.fio»i the American Florist wTten writing Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo.| P = Samuel Murray 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Kansas and Western Mlssoorl. Up-to-date Service. F. T. D. Est. 1890 Mention the A m,erican Florist when writing 162 The American Florist. Aug. 6, DESIGNS OR CDT FLOWERS AVill be dellTered for the trade in other cities by the fli-ms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. DETROIT'S Leading Florists JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS 1314 Broadway PHILIP BREITMEYBR, - President Mention the American Florist ichen writing Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist' Member of Florists' Telegrraph Delivery Ass'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Mention the American Florist xohen ivriting Worcester, Mass. Randairs Flower Shop Members of Florists' Telecraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Orders in or 1^ Washington, D.C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Mention the American Florist when writing BROOKLvn. n. y. JAMES WEIR,Inc. PliOBIST 384 Fulton St., cor. Pierrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good care and prompt attention. Phones 270-271 Main. Mention the American Florist when writing Nenry Smith Floral Co., Inc. Wholesale and Retail Florists of Grand Rapids. Mention the American Florist when writing r.T.D. Mention the American Florist when writing Send Telegraph, Telephone or Mail Orders for florist's 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 Aniej-ican Florist toJien writing WnSHIIiGTOIi. D. C. BLACKlSTONE,inc. 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service Mention the American Florist when writing Telepbones : Lenox 2352 Lenox 7019 1062 Madison Ave., Near 80th St. NEW YORK Orders from other cities promptly filled. Mention the American Florist tolien writing TORONTO, can. Canada's Best Known and Most Reliable Florist °!!!L Dunlop's 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street "We deliver anywhere In Canada and gruarantee safe arrival. Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Members of Florists' Teleerraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when i07-iting LA CROSSE. WIS. Send your orders for flowers for de- livery In this city and vicinity to John A. Salzer Seed Co. Quality an ' Service Assui-ed THREE STORES Nashville, Chattanooga and Atlanta MEMBER - PJorJsfs' telegraph 'Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing New York 44 Carmine Street Phone 1274 Spring Out of Town and S teamer Orders Promptly Filled Mention the American Florist when writing Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY & CO. 150 East Fourth Street THE BEST THAT GROWS, n EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM, j / Mention the American Florist when imritin^g New York's SHOP OF QUALITY Irene Hayes,inc. F. T. D. 79Q Park Avenue Telephone Rliinelander 0202 and Q20:{ Mention the American Florist when writing CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 EACE STREET SuooesBor to the HILL FLOEAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. " Mention the American Florist when writing NEW YORK. A. ECKRICti (Successor to Charles K. Grtmewald) FLORIST 924 Madison Ave., bel. 73ril & 74lh Sis. PboM: 9864 Rhiiehnder. Orden (rom Otbir Ctits Piompdy Filled Mention the American Florist when wHting 1921. The American Florist. 163 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the tradj in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. HARTFORD. COMM. WELCH'S IK" Also Store at New Britain, Conn. Established 18SS. Members of Florists' Telesrapb Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Colorado Springs, Col Wholesale and Betall Pikes Peak Floral Co. Orders Carefully Executed Members of Florists' Telesrraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing DENVER. COLO. yhc Park B.LGIlUS,Pre. Deal, of W. W. Johnson & Co., will begin his American journey early in August. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, dis- played new crop bulbs of French Paper White narcissus on its Randolph street counters, August 1. Francis C. Stokes, Moorestown, N. J., has started a seed trade intelli- gence service, something along the line of stock bulletins. There is a brisk demand for garden beans, and it would be no surprise if next December saw this crop in the same position as peas today. Onion Set harvesting in the Chi- cago district is in full swing. A 24- hour light rain began August 1, tout caused no serious damage or delay. The acreage of onions in Ohio totals 4,860, a decrease of more than 1,100 acres compared with 1920. The, condi- tion of the crop is 73 per cent of normal. CHATHAM, ONT. — The Rennie Seed Co. suffered a loss of approximately $75,000, July 20, when its large eleva- tor was destroyed, and an adjacent building containing seed was damaged by Are. .It is said bids made to the Depart- ment of Agriculture, Washington, D. C, July 26, were as low as onion 15 to' 171/2 cents, radish 12 to 15 cents, beet 10 to 14 cents, carrot 10 to 12 cents. Orange, Conn. — S. D. Woodruff cSt Sons, say seed crops have not improved but have gone the other way, except the item of sweet corn, which still looks fine under a very much reduced acreage. Council Bluffs, Ia. — F r e m o n t Benjamin, referee in bankruptcy, noti- fies the creditors of DeGiorgi Bros., Inc., that a public sale will be held at his office in this city, August 8, 1921, at 2 ;00 p. m., "and at said time and place, the trustee in bankruptcy for said bankrupt will sell at public auc- tion for cash, all the stock of goods, merchandise, seeds, furniture, fixtures and books of accounts of said bank- rupt estate and Lot 3 in Block 18, in Williams First Addition to Council Bluffs. Ia., and all interests of said bankrupt in 19y2 acres of land held by contract and crops growing thereon." Grass Seed Prices. On July 25-20 growers of Ken- tucky blue grass seed were being of- fered about $2.25 per bushel for rough cured seed in the Kentucky and Mis- souri producing sections. The range of prices paid growers was from $2 to $2.50. Orchard grass seed growers in Ohio and Missouri on the same dates were being offered $1.75 to $2 per bushel fo« cleaned seed, and those in Kentucky and Indiana $2 to $2.25 per bushel. The Late J. M. Lupton. (See Obituary, Page 139). Canners' Peas. There is an ever increasing demand from canners for the canning varieties of peas, with but few if any growers quoting. Because of an almost total lack of contract orders from canners, many seed growers sold heavily of their planting stock of peas the past spring, and put out the smallest acreage in years. It is estimated the new crop of Alaska, mostly in demand now, added to a rather limited carry-over, will not i^nake much more than the large grow- ers usually plant in one year. If seeds- men are to take care of the orders coniing in, where is the seed to come Pieters-Wheeier Seed Gompanii Growers ot High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondenoe Solicited. The Best Color Chart. PRICE, 91.00 POSTPAID AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO from to produce the peas for the can- ners' crops in 1923? In other words, if the canners are carried through 1922, the seedsmen will be unable to take care of their contracts In 1923. Imports at New Yorlt. July 30. The S. S. Canada from Marseilles. — ■ Vaughan's Seed Store, 600 cases bulbs; C. J. Speilman & Sons, 127 cases bulbs; Largarde & Vandervoort, 278 cases bulbs; Drevore Tegelaar Co., 247 cases bulbs; O. G. Hempstead & Sons, 118 cases bulbs; International Forwarding Co., 238 cases bulbs; R. F. Lang, 67 cases bulbs; Rynveld & Sons, 09 cases immortelles; Maltus & Ware, 1,756 cases bulbs; Equitable Trust Co., 350 cases bulbs. The S. S. Florence Luckenbach from Rotterdam. — International Forwarding Co., 14 cases bulbs; C. J. Speilman & Sons, eight cases bulbs; Vaughan's Seed Store, Ave cases bulbs. A. F. F. Washinjifton State Seed Law. A decision that will affect most country store keepers and a large num- ber of grocery store keepers in this state has just been handed down by the attorney general's office. J. E. Curry, Washington seed inspector, had asked whether a grocery store or a re- tail store, which carried seed for sale, among other goods, was subject to the license tax of $10 a year, imposed by the last legislature upon those "en- gaged in a regular seed business, offer- ing or exposing for sale, or distribution for the purpose of seeding, agricultural or vegetable seeds." There is a little story in this con- nection. When the bill requiring the licensing of seed dealers was intro- duced, it carried a provision that re- tail stores, which carried other stocks of goods, and in which the carrying of seeds was a mere side line, should pay a license fee of but $1 instead of the $10 license fee required of regular seed dealers. On complaint that this was unfair to the small dealer who carried seeds merely as an accommodation for his customers, this provision was stricken out. The result is that In- stead of a license fee of $1, such stores, if they continue to carry seeds, must pay $10 a year for the privilege and are liable to prosecution if they under- take to sell seeds without license. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Growers lor the Wholesale Trade only. Onion, Lettdce, Carrot, Paksnip, Pakslet, Cklebt, Endive, Salsipt and Mixed Sweet Peas. Braslan Seed Growers I SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O 111 P a H Y » I II C» 1921. The American Florist. 165 Garden Seed Beaos Growing Lima and pole varieties is my specialty. My growing contract offer for fall delivery will be mailed upon request. Henry Berrien Fish Carpinteria, Calif. Waldo Rohnert GIIiROY, CAIi. WHOI^SAIiE SEED GROWER Specialties: Beet, Carrot, Endive, Lettuce, Onion and Radish. Correspondence Solicited. Yokohama Nursery Co. LTD. Woolworth Building NEW YORK CITY Importers Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds I Return Envelopes f I Catalogue Envelopes f I Seed Packets } i Brown Bag Filling Machine Co. i I FITCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A. | ~iiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiittiiiiMiiiiHiiiiriiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiniiitiMiiitiriiiiiiiiiiniitiiiiiMiiiir Dotch and French Bnlbs CJ.Speelman & Sons I Lagarde & Speelman Sassenbeim, Holland I Ollloules.Var. France NEW YORK OFFICE 470 GREENWICH ST, Pacific Coast Representative, Mr. w. B. Clarke, Box 543, San Jose. Calit. EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of Higrh-Grade Seed. TOMATO, Pepper, Eggplant, Squash. Pump- kin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract. CORRFSPOXT>EXCB SOT^TClTFin Bidders for Seed Contracts. The following were bidders for govern- ment seed contracts at Washington, D. C. July 26: American Seed Co.. Aurora Seed Co., W. W. Barnard Co.. ^V. H. Barrett. Earteldes Seed Co., Eertrand Seed Co.. John Bodger & Sons Co., Bolgiano & Co., BoUes Bros. Sz. Co.. Braslan Seed Growers Co.. Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Condon Bros., Wm. A. Cox. C. Herbert Coy, L. Daehnfeldt, W. A. Dennison Seed Co., Alex Forbes & Co., Germain Seed Co.. Griswold Seed Co.. E. F. Hurff, Hogue-Kellogg Co., Johansen- Wins- low Co., Kimberlin Seed Co.. D. Landreth Seed Co.. Chas. H. Lilly & Co., C. C. Morse & Co.. Northrup, King & Co., Everette R. Peacock Co.. King Phar, Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co., Philip J. Reifel. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co.. J. C. Robinson Seed Co.. Rogers Bros., Waldo Rohnert, Routzahn Seed Co.. Walter S. Schell, Seattle Seed Co.. Sher- wood Seed Co.. I. N. Simon & Son, Sioux City Seed Co., Sluis Seed Store. Stand- ard Seed Farm, Stokes Seed Farm Co.. Stumpp & Walter Co., Vaughan's Seed Store, William A. Ward. G. Willett Warren. Western Seed Co.. Wood, Stubbs & Co., Woodruff-Boyce Seed Co.. S. D. Woodruff & Sons. J[RUM[ B. RICE S[[D CO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS America's Largest Producers of Seed Peas Also a Complete Line of VEGETABLE SEEDS Growing Stations Q^j^g. Cambridge, New York Thron^tiont America. Mention the American Florist when writing VALLEY PIPS FPQM COLD STORAGE $30.00 per 1000; $16.00 per 500; $8.00 per 250; $1.00 per 100. H. N. BRUNS, 3032-42 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111. KELWAY'S Pedigree Strains of Florists' Flower Seeds Write for prices to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers, LANGPORT, ENGLAND. 300 MedalB for Flowers, etc. Hnndreds of First-Class CertUlcates. Mention the American Florist when writing I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. Mention the A merican Florist when writing Western Seed & Irrigation Co. WHOLESALE SEED GROTl'^RS SPECIALTIES: Cucnmber, 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. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Com, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinacli, Etc. Brancties:Wisconsin,CoIorado, Uilfnril Pnnn Montana, Idaho, Washington. lnlJIOrB,liUnil Lily of the Valley Pips EXTRA FINE STRAIN EXHIBITION Size GERMAN "LUBECR" PIPS FROM COLD STORAGE Price, in cases of 1000, 500 or 250 each, on application. Send us your list of Perennials j wanted for quotations. I J.M.THORBURN&CO. I 53 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY u. Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale) Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CAMFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing L. D. Waller Seed Co. GROWERS OF CHOICE Sweet Pea, Nasturtium and Flower Seeds GUADALUPE, CALIFOBNIA LAWN SEED MIXTURES FIELD SEEDS Atlantic Grass Seed Co. WHOLESALE 46 W, Broadway, NEW YORK CITY 166 The American Florist. Aug. 6, The House of Michell Extends a cordial invitation to every florist, seeds- man , nurseryman and others to visit our establishment in Philadelphia, en route to or returning from the Convention. You will find it an up-to-date combina- tion of modern merchandise, aggressive methods and courteous treatment, coupled with a hearty welcome. At the Convention you will find us represented by a large display of goods, In charge of A. T. Eilers, J. H. Backman, O. J. Keohane and Chas. A. Goudy. Xhiy will lend you any assistance in their power, anl they will be glad to do business. MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE 518-516 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing McHutchison I & CO. OFFERS I I Immediate Shipment | i VALLEY PIPS, Dutch or German type, in i 1 case lots ol 3o0u pips. LILIUM MAGNIFICUM, i = 9-11, from N. Y. KENTIA Belmoreana and i i Forsterlana Seeds, in bushellots. BAMBOO i i CANES, natural and dyed green, all sizes, bale = I lots. RAFFIA,naturaland colored, 251bs. up. = I FALL SHIPMENT. f = DUTCH BULBS, Tulips, Hyacinths, Nat- = icissus. Etc.; MANETTI STOCKS, English = i French, Dutch : VALLEY PIPS, German or I i Dutch; CHINESE SACRED LILIES, "Se-I i lects"; JAP. LILY BULBS, F. O. B. New | i York, Chicago, Toronto, Denver, Seattle, = i Etc.; FRENCH BULBS, Paper Whites, Roman | i Hyacinths, Etc.; CALLA -'Ethiopica, God- i = frey,Elliotiana; T.R. BEGONIAS and GLOX- i = INIAS, all sizes and colors; IKIS, Tingitana = I and Spanish; DRACAENA CANES. | = Write for prices, stating your requirements. | I McHUTCHISON & CO., I = 96Chambers St., NEW YORK | MUlUlliiiitiiitiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiuiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiniiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiic Mention the American Florist when writing Richard Diener Company, Inc. Origmators and Growers of the Largest and Finest Gladiolus and Petunias Oataloe on Reanest Kentfield, Marin Co., Calif. An experience of half a century in producinsr hiG:h enrade GARDEN SEEDS at your disposal. Contract growers for the jobbing trade of a full line. Mall us your list for both SPOT and FUTURE require- ments. S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS Orance, Conn., and New Tork Cltr. DE GRAAFF BROS., Ltd. (Inc. with S. A. Van Konynenburg & Co.) NOORDWYK, HOLLAND Tulips, Daffodils, Iris, Crocus, Etc. Mention the American Florist when writing Hogewoning & Sons, Inc. Wholesale Bulb Qrowers and Importers 299 Broadway, New York Mention the American Florist when writing GET QUOTATIONS FROM LANDRETH Seeds Which Succeed Blo^saale BRISTOL, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing THE C. HERBERT GOY SEED GO. VAMiEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber, Muskmelon, Squash and Pump- kin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn. 19Z1. The American Florist. 167 SWEET PEAS Winter Flowering— Spencer Varieties EARLY OR CHRISTMAS FLOWERING Oz. 1.80 .65 .65 $10.00 8.00 8.00 Amethyst. This is the nearest to Royal Purple in color In the early-flowering class X Apricot Orcliid. A delightful and charming' shade Asta Ohn. A clear lavender Aidator. This Is to our knowledge the best scarlet winter flowering sweet pea 80 10.00 Blue Bird. A charming mid-blue self. A heavy producer. One of the best sellers in the Chicago market 65 8.00 Cherry BIpe. Glowing cherry or salmon-cerise self .65 8.00 Columbia. This la the most profitable pink and white winter-flowering sweet pea 1.00 15.00 Cream. Identical In color and size of blossoms to Dobbie's Cream. It has immense blossonns very frilled and duplexed Fire Kins'. Peep orange scarlet Glitters. Standard a bright, fiery orange and the wings deep orange. The fiowers are large, of good substance, and are borne on long, strong stalks Gorgeous. Charming soft salmon cerise Heather Bell. The color is a rich but pleasing m,auve, but after standing in water the color be- comes a beautiful mauve lavender Hercules. Of the same lovely shade of pink as Countess Spencer. Long stem and a free producer liberty. Brilliant red Melody, Rose pink on white ground MiflR lioufse Gude. One of the largest and best in the shell pink class MominE' Star. Deep orange scarlet or flame color in standard, with rich orange pink wings 65 8.00 Mrs. A. A. Skaach. Flowers bright shell pink 65 8.00 Mrs. Chas. A. Zvolanek. One of the largest and best clear lavenders 80 10.00 Mrs. M. Spanolin. Black-seeded white 65 8.00 Mrs. WilUam Sim. Apricot pink 65 8.00 Othello. Rich deep maroon 90 12.00 Pink and White, Blanche Ferry type, extra 65 8.00 Princess. Clear lavender, with good stems 65 8.00 Bose Charm. Bright rose, same color as Rosabelle the late Spencer class H oz., 40c 1.50 20.00 Bose Queen. A splendid comnaercial pink, best sell- er on Chicago market. Sow in summer for winter blooming 90 12.00 Son; Bird. Pale pink with a distinct tint of buff .65 8.00 Soncster. Giant early lavender 1.00 14.00 .65 .80 1.00 .80 .65 .80 .65 .65 .80 10.00 8.00 10.00 15.00 10.00 8.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 Oz. Lb. $ 8.00 Spring Maid. Light pink on a cream ground. .... .$ .65 Snow Flake. The best early-flowering white-seeded Spencer 65 Snow Storm. Improved. A good early pure white for late planting .• 90 Venus. Standard white, slightly blushed pink wings .65 Warbler. Rich mauve purple 65 Wedgew^ood.. Magnificent clear blue; intermediate.. .65 White Orcliid. White flowers of good substance 50 Yarrawa 50 Zvolanek's Blue. "Very large, of the brightest blue .80 Zvolanek*s Rose. One of the best rose pinks 1.50 "Vaughan's Special Mixture Winter Spencer made up best white, pink, rose, lavender pink and white and blue. Florists who do not have sufficient rooin for separate colors will find this a very fine assortment. Oz. 90c; ^4 lb., $3.20; lb.. 512.00. 8.00 12.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 10.00 30.00 of the NEW VARIETIES All Wliite. This is an early King White, and compared to other varieties grown in 1920 proved the best white seeded vari- ety. Oz., $1.50; lb.. JP20.00. Fair Maid. Finest blush pink suffused salmon, on white ground, of robust growth, with long stems carrying fours regularly. Exact counterpart of Elfrida Pearson in the late Spencer class. Oz., $1.50; lb., $20.00. Harding Bine. A deep shade of silver-blue, very large, well waved flower and productive. Va oz., $S.25; oz.. $12.00: % lb., $45.00. Harmony (Early Masterpiece). The best clear lavender seJf waved. Oz., $1.00; lb., $15.00. Madonna. Black seeded white. Result of a cross between late Constance Hinton and Early Asta Ohn, unlike other black seeded white; it has no trace of a pink tinge. Owing to its being crossed on the lavender Early Asta Ohn, it has in- creased the opaque whiteness of the blooms and size of flow- ers. Oz.. $1.50; lb.. S20.00. Mrs. Kerr. Rich salmon. Va oz., $2.75; oz.. $10.00. Nightingule. Bluish lavender. Similar to Florence Nightingale in the late Spencer class. Oz., 90c; lb.. $12.00. Torch. Salmon orange. Same shade as Illuminator in the late Spencers. Oz.. $1.00; lb.. $14.00. CHICAGO YAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK JAMES VICK'S SONS Growers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the beneflt of our 72 years* experience All Seasonable Varieties. Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City Mention the American Florist when writing — THE — J. G. ROBINSON SEED CO, WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY FORID. COLORADO Contract Growers of Cucumbers, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corn. Mention the American Florist when writing mnm seed co. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Swiet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of fnU list of PLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Wention the American Florist when writing Seed Bags, Packets, Particulars. SpeCiallieS* Of all descriptions made by The Miller Brothers Co. Manufacturers PAFER GOODS For the Horticultural Trade. NEWARK, 224 High St. HEW JERSEY Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Orandl- aoras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, OMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN RODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, OALIFORNLA mm R. PEDRICE & SON PEDRICKTOWN, N. J. Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, Okra, As- paragus, Rhubarb, Celery, Spinach, Beet, Onion, Beans, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Sweet Corn and Vine Seeds. Correspondence Solicited. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago 168 The American Florist. Aug. 6, The Nursery Trade American Assodation of Nurserymen. M. R. Cashinan, Owatonna, Minn.. Presi- dent; Paul C. Lindley. Pomona, N. C, Vice-President; John Watson 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. W. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. The forty-seventh annual convention will be held atbetroit, Mich., June, 1922. =# ROBT. GEORGE, of the Storrs & Har- rison Co., Painesville, O., is in his seventy-third year. Dundee, III. — V. D. Hill, of the D. Hill Nursery Co, is back from a well- earned rest in northern Minnesota. He visited the Pageant of Progress at Chi- cago, July 31. Atlanta, Ga. — The Ridley bill, which makes it unlawful to sell niu-sery stock in Georgia without a special license from the state board of entomology, passed the senate, July 25. Red Bank, N. J. — The summer meet- ing of the New Jersey Association of Nurserymen will be held in this city, August 10. K. M. Van Gelderen, Long Branch, N. J., is secretary-treasurer of the organization. Sheboygan, Wis. — ^A local florist has donated 1,000 trees to five American Legion posts of Sheboygan county, w^hlch will be planted on public high- ways as mern'orials to soldiers who served in the w^orld war. Corfu, "Wash. — James A. Hughes, assistant horticulturist for the Denver & Rio Grande railroad, and formerly horticulturist of the American Refrig- erator Transit Co., at Little Rock, Ark., was drowned in the Columbia river recently. San Antonio, Tex. — The San An- tonio Real Estate Board has made arrangements to establish a nursery on Conception road, for the distribution, at cost to residents of this city, of palms, pecan trees, rose bushes, etc. It is expected that 50,000 will be distrib- uted by next spring. Paris Parks. The Bois de Boulogne, one of the most beautiful parks in the world, is now considered one of the most un- safe for pedestrians because of the number of recent robberies by Apaches on that thoroughfare. There are only 50 guards for the 2,000 acres of park. Reforestation. Forest lands in private ownership pre- sent the need for a new conception of porperty rights in their relation to the public interests. They belong in a sense in the class of public utilities operated on a basis equitable to the owner, but serving the common welfare. The prob- lem ofl reforestation is serious, recently pointed out Col. W. B. Greeley, chief of the forest service, United States De- partment of Agriculture. The manufactures of the United States which use wood as their raw ma- terial represent one of the most char- acteristic and successful developments of American business. They include 53 classifications of manufactured products, ranging from sash, doors to tobacco pipes. The list embraces fur- niture, veneers, wooden containers, handles and turned products, agricul- tural implements, wagons, parts of au- tomobiles and trucks, products which represent an enormous volume of in- vested capital. Such manufactures consume from 22,000,000,000 to 25,000,- 000,000 feet of timber annually, which is over four times the total consump- tion of timber in France for all pur- poses. Our failure to produce by means of reforestation the raw material on which these industries depends threat- ens the curtailment and disappearance of these great industries. There is another phase of this prob- lenx which the progressive business man will not overlook. In numerous rural districts farm crops will not grow, but trees will. New Hampshire is a good illustration, since a recent survey shows that 34 per cent of the land area of that state at one time in cultivation has been abandoned for farming pur- poses. The maintenance of many rural industries and thriving communities depends upon the reforestation of large areas of land which are not suitable for cultivation. Startling cases of economic and so- cial decline in rural sections have oc- curred where no productive industry has followed lumbering. Reforestation, widely and generally brought about, is not only the answer to the problem of future timber supply for manufactur- ers; it will restore a productive indus- try to many rural districts which would otherwise be without one. It will build up our national strength at the bottom by utilizing the productive energies of Mother Earth. Southern Pine Beetle. More merchantable-sized timber prob- ably was killed in the southern pine belt during the last 30' years by the Southern pine beetle than died from all other causes combined. It is one of the most destructive enemies of all species of pine, from Pennsylvania to Texas, yet the prevention of serious outbreaks and the control of this menace to the great timber resources of the south not only are possible but entirely practic- able, say specialists of the United States Department of Agriculture in Farmers' Bulletin 1188, The Southern Pine Beetle, recently published. It is only necessary, says the bulletin, to cut and utilize for fuel or lumber, during the fall and winter months, all trees that died during the late summer and fall, making sure that the bark of the main trunk is burned. Under average or normal conditions caused by the activities of the beetle a few scattering trees are killed by it each year in mature stands of pine tim- ber throughout the Southern States. When conditions become favorable for the multiplication of the insect, it is able to kill groups of trees, and if these groups increase in number and size the following year they constitute the dan- ger signal of an outbreak which may result in widespread devastations, ac- cording to the bulletin. Between 1890 and 1893 these beetles killed a very large percentage of the yellow, pitch, and white pines of West "Virginia and Virginia, and since the earliest records, in 1842, have killed a vast amount of timber in the Atlantic and Gulf states, most of which has been a total loss. Their destruction can only be com,pared to that caused by forest fires, and, as has been demon- strated, they may lead to far greater destruction than has ever been record- ed as resulting from fires alone in the southern states. excavates long burrows. The insect is a small brownish or black beetle, somewhat smaller than a grain of rice. It flies from March to Decem'ber in the more southern sec- tions, and from May to November in its northern range. It attacks the middle and upper portions of the trunks of healthy pine trees, causing their death by excavating long, winding burrows, or egg galleries, which extend through the inner layers of the living bark and mark the surface of the wood. Their presence is plainly indicated by patches of dying or dead pine which show no evidence of injury by fire or other destructive agencies. The trees infested by the developing broods are indicated by the fading green, green- ish-brown, or yellowish-red of the foli- age, and positively determined by the removal of some of the bark from the middle of the trunks and the finding of characteristic work in the inner bark or on the surface of the wood. Converting the trunks of the infested trees into cordwood and using it for fuel before the beetles leave the bark the following spring, or making the timber into lumber and burning the slab or bark, are the best methods of preventing the spread of the insect. Bark on the infested trees still stand- ing is sometimes removed and burned to check the spread of the insect. The best time to conduct control operations is during the period between December 1 and March 1. It is essential, before control work is undertaken, that some- one who is familiar with the work of the beetle take charge of the opera- tions. Trees for several miles around an infested area should be carefully ex- amined, and for this reason owners of pines should co-operate in carrying on the control work. VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Berberris Thunbergil. Hydrangea Panlculata, Weigelia, Spireas, Etc. Ask for complete list of Oak Brand Shrubs. -»,• PONARD a nSn WEST GROVE ™* UJONES CO 1^1 " PENW'A. Robtrt Pjde. Pres. * * AnL Wmtzer.Vkt-Pru. HILL'S EVERGREENS Best for over half a century. Firs, Spmoe* PineSf Janipers, Arbor Vitaes, Tews, In small and large sizes. Send for price list. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Inc. Evergreen specialists- Largest Growers in America. Box 404, DUNDEE, ILLINOIS The Barclay Nursery Importers and Growers of Seeds. Bulbs, Plants, Trees. Vines, Shrubs and All Hardy Perennials. All Kinds of Decorative Plants. Our Specialty ^ Everblooming; Hardy Roses. Boxwood and Rhododendrons. 60 Barclay St., 14 West Npwr Ynrk Broadway and 62 Vesey St., A' ^ " * Wi il Telephone: Cortlandt 1518 Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. By M. O. Kains. 342 paKea. Illustrated. Price. 12.21. American Florist Co. t40 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO 1921. The American Florist. 169 Dreer's Reliable Florists' Flower Seeds We call special attention of Florists to the follow- ing Select Strains of Seasonable Flower Seeds: CINERARIA DREER'S PRIZE We have an extra fine strain of these flowers of largest size, in a well balanced range of colors. Dreer's Prize Divarf, of dwarf, compact habit. Dreer's Prize Tall, of taller growth than the above. $1.00 per trade packet of about 1000 seeds. Dreer's Superb Giant Cyclamen The seed which we offer this season is American Rrown, produced by a grower who has made a special study of Cy- clamen and who has worked up a strain better than any- thing procurable in Europe. We offer the following colors: Per 100 seeds 1000 seeds Pure AVhlte »l-5« White with Carmine Eye 1.50 Blood Red or Christmas Cheer 1.50 Rich Rose with Deener Eye 1.50 Daybreak. Soft shell pink, with deep eye... 1.50 Simon (Wonder of Wandsbek). Brilliant sal- mon, extra fine 1.50 Choicest Mixed, all colors 1.25 »12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 10.00 DREER'S PERFECT PANSIES We offer the following mixtures with the full assurance that nothing better can be had at the prices quoted: Trade Pkt. Oz. Masterpiece, a wonderful range of rich oolnrs S0..50 S5.00 Giant Trimardeau. Good colors .40 5.00 Trade Pkt. Oz. Dreer's Royal Exhibition. Our flaest strain 80.50 »8.o6 Dreer's Premium Mixture. A realJy grand mixture .50 4.00 For Complete List of Seasonable Flower Seeds. Inclnding Snapdragons. Asparajsus, Double Daisy. Porcet-me-not. Primroses, Fordns Sweet Peas, Hardy Perennials, Etc.. See Our Special Mid-Summer Catalosue. Copies Free on reauest HENRY A. DREER, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Chrysanthemam Specialists Catalogue Free. Mention the American Florist when writing rCARNATIONS= F. Dorner &Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing REX BEGONIAS 3-lnch, S2.00 per dozen. GERANIUMS (Our Spcialty) Nntt, Bnchner, Ricard, PoiteTine. Viand Good short Jointed plants from 2-lnch pots, at $3.50 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. We ship Bale anywhere Elmer Rawlings, AL^^'^Lt^YT y. Mention the American Florist when writing CHAS. H. TOHY MADISON. NEW JEUSEIY WHOLESALE FLORIST Cbrysanthemnm Novelties Uy Speolaltly. Mention the American Florist ly^iett writing l«l|g|kllHl«l«ll«15HII«liagMlg|«l«l«l»teHHllgllgllHll»ll«IMIIglgll«HHllr.ll«lte| glgl^ Tall Stock tor riorists Primula Obconica, Gigantea Rosea, Kennisina and Oculata, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1 000. Primula Obconica, Grandiflora, Rosea, Kermesina, Coerulea, Alba and Mixed, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Primula, Cheswick Red, Crimson King, Ruby Queen, Rosea Delicata, Sut- ton's Duchesse and The Pearl (white), $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Genista Racemosa, 2'/2 >"-, pinched and bushy, $6.00 per 100; 3 in., $12.00 per 100; 4 in. (ready August 20th), $20.00 per 100. Hydrangeas, French varieties, 2'/2 in., Baby Bimbinet, $8.00 per 100; Mad. Chautard, Mme. Hamar, Mme. E. Mouilere, Gen. de Vibray and F. G. Hill, $6.00 per 1 00. Hydrangeas, French varieties, 4 in. pot plants, $20.00 per 100; 5 in. pot plants, $30.00 per 100. Fall shipment — Mme. Mouillere, Mme. Hamar, Mme. Chautard, Gen. de Vibray, Lily Mouilere, Renee Gaillerd, Boquet Rose. Baby Bimbinet, 4 in. pot plants, $25.00 per 100; 5 in. pot plants, $35.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 2 in., bushy, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengeri, 1 1/2 in pots, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Begonias, lYz in., Metallica, $6.00 per 100; Carolina Lucerne, $12.00 per || I OO; Carolina Lucerne, 5 in., heavy, $35.00 per 1 00. Otaheite Orange, ZYz in., fine stock to grow^ on, $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Kentia Belmoreana, 3 in. pot plants, $20.00 per 1 00. Kentai Foresteriana, 2!/2 in., $12.00 per 100; 3 in., $20.00 per 100; 4 in., $50.00 per 100. Forcing grade field grown Roses, Dorothy Perkins, Excelsa, Hiawatha, Lady Gay, $30.00 per 1 00. Staked up plants, well ripened and long ■ topped. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio " fllkH I »l)< l tf i mg l g l g l rtM l rt l glMlgmmi»t lgimglHli«llg|g|g|g|glHB»l«l'. Hill Nursery Co., Box 404, Dundee, III, Dreer's "Rlverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House, 523 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for catalogue. Raedlein Basket Co., 713 Mil- waukee Ave., Chicago. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. Write for samples and price. Henry A. Dreer. 713 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. Peach trees, roses 'and evergreens a spe- cialty with us. Write for prices. SOUTH- ERN NURSERY CO.. Winchester, Tenn. Florist specialties and supplies of every description. Sam Seligman. 116 W. 88th- St.. New Yerk, Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Giblin & Co., Utica. N. Y. 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; 50.000, $11.00. W. J. Cowee, Berlin. N. Y, Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 462 W. Erie St., Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Baur Window (jlass- Co., Eaton, Ind. Cut 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.. Springfleld, Mass. Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for 36c. 3,000 for $1, I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. FERTILIZERS. Ground tankage delivered to your railway station for $60.00 per ton. Hardwood ashes for $30.00 per ton. Terms: Your check when goods arrive. GEORGE STEVENS, Peterborough, Ontario. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co., 809 Exchange Ave., U. S. Yards. Chicago. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON, Stratford, London, England. Fertilizer for flowers. Premier Brand pul- verized poultry manure. Poultry Feed Co., 431 So. Dearborn St., Chicago, III. Wizard Brand Manure. The Pulverized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 174 The American Florist. Aug. 6, FLORISTS' SUPPIiIES. 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 florists' supplies and staples. The McCallum Co., 137 Seventh St.. Pittsburgh, Pa. Florists' supplies ot all kinds. Reed & Keller. 122 W. 25th St.. New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof ma- terial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co.. 908 Blaclihawk St.. Chi- cago. Greenhouse glass. paint and putty. Hooker's Dolesco brand. Big stock, priced right, good brands. H. M. Hooker Paint & Glass Co., 661-669 W. Washington Blvd.. Chicago, Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave.. Chicago. Greenhouses, superior in construction, durable and inexpensive. AVrite for esti- mates. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 3100 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap. flooring, white cedar posts, etc.. everything in lumber. Adam SchiUo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St.. Chicago. INSECTICIDES. Aphine, $1 per qt. ; $2.60 per gal. Fun- gine. $1 per qt. ; $3.60 per gal. Vermine. $1 per qt. : $3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co.. Madison. N. J. LABELS. LABELS, for nurserymen and florists. Benjamin Chase Co., Derry Village. N. H. POTS AHD PANS. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H. ■ Hews & Co.. Inc.. Cambridge. Mass. Pots. Florists'. Prices low and quality guaranteed. The Progressive Clay Co.. 9th Floor. Marbridge Bldg.. New York. Florists red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Zane Pot- tery Co.. South Zanesville O. ^ Florists' red pots. Write us for prices 5«w''S»„^"^y."^• George Keller Pottery Co.. 2614-2622 Herndon St.. Chicago. wholes.IlLE cut flowers, Allen. J. K., New York. Amling Co.. E. C. Chicago. Angermueller Co.. Geo. H.. St. Louis. Mo. THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS MANUFACTURE!! BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND Mention the American Florist lohen loriting WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. .Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. Berning, H. G., St. Louis. Mo. Brenner. Edward. New York. Budlong Co., J. A.. Chicago. Charles, Harry, New York. Chicago Flower Growers' Ass'n.. Chicago. Coan, J. J., Inc.. New York. Doyle & Booth. New York. Erne & Company, Chicago. Foerster Co., Joseph, Chicago. Ford. M. C. New York. Ford, William P., New York. Froment. H. E.. New York. Goldstein, I.. New York. Hart, Geo. B., Rochester, N. Y. Hentz & Nash. Inc.. New York. Holton & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Kasting Co., W. F.. Buffalo. N. Y. Kennicott Eros., Chicago. Kervan Co., The, New York. Kessler. Wni. A., New York. Krutchen, John, Chicago. Kuhl, G'eorge A., Pekin, 111. Mackle, William. New York. McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Meconi, Paul, New York. Millang, Joseph A.. New York. 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. Poll worth Co., C. Milwaukee, Wis. Pyfer & Co., A. T.. Chicago. Randall Co.. A. L.. Chicago. Reid, Edward. Philadelphia. Pa. Reinberg. George, Chicago. Reinberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis. Minn. Rusch & Co.. Gust, Milwaukee. Wla. Siebrecht, Geo. C, New York. CONCENTR/ITED M/?NURES Safe and dependable for every us: under glass or In the field. Prepared only by The Pulverized Manure Company 32 Union Stock Yards, CHICAGO. DREER'S Florists' Specialties New Brand New Slyle "RIVERTON HOSE" Furnished in lengths up to 500 feet witiioiit seam or joint- Tie HOSE for the FLORIST %-inoh, per It 22c Reel of 600 ft .31e a Reels, 1000 ft 20c «-inch, per ft 19o Reel of 500 ft. .... 18o Couplings furnished without charge. HEintY A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut Street Pht.labelphia, Pa. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Sullivan, Dolan & Co., New York. Tonner, O. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co., Chas. H. Madison. N. J. Traendly & Schenck, New York. Traveling Wholesale Florists, New York. United Cut Flower Co., New York, Vaughan, A. L, & Co., Chicago. Weiland & Risch Co., Chicago, Weiss, Herman, New York. Wietor Bros., Chicago. Winterson Co., E. F., Chicago. Young & Co., A, I., New York. Zech & Mann, Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1921. The American Florist. 175 The recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and soft scale. FUMGIME. For mildi'W. rust n\v\ other blit, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00 Sold by Dealers. Aphine Mfg. Company MADISON. N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Florists' Pots Our plant at York, Pa., has I made florists' pots for nearly I ninety years. We took First Prize at Last Three Exposi- tions. We may not be the oldest manufacturers in our line, but assuredly have the best pots. Try OS on yonrnext order. Prices Low. Quality Guaranteed. Address all commimicalions to The Progressive Ciay Company MarK/fiuUding. Ncw York City Branch Office, Bulletin Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa Mention the American Florist when writinp Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Larg- est, BriKhtest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THEiNTERNATIOKALEOITION Published Quarterly. Annual subscription for weekly and quarterly numbers. One Dol- lar. (International money or- der.) Subscribe today and keen in touch with Burooean markets and tonics. THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING G0MPAN1 DURMEY, ENGLAND. Mention the American Florist when writing 1,000 Letterheads 1,000 Envelopes $8.50 Bond Stock — Send Casli with order. All work is guaranteed. Proofs fur- nished of "work before printing, so that any changes necessary may be made. GOPHAM PRINTERY. INC- 643 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. We Print Everything. Uention the American Florist when writing When^u Are Beady To Talk Building SaAj Vken and Vhere and Veil Be There [of4& BtinihainCp. -^ Irvington New York Philadelphia Chicago Sffl Boston Cleveland Toronto mm mm mm mm ^ ^^^^^ ^^^^^ 1^^^^ '^^ It Lets the Florist Sleep GIBLIN GREENHOUSE BOILER Guaranteed to Sept. 1st against decline and advance, send for catalog now. GIBLIN S COMPANY, Utica, N. Y Bailey's New Standard Cyclopedia of Hoiticulture SIX SPLENDID VOLUMES. Price: $48.00 Sold Only in Complete Sets Carriage prepaid to any part of the United States AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 44o s. Dearborn St., Chicagft Azalea Pots, Hang- ing Baskets, Lawn Vases, TJrns, Etc. n RBd Pols Refined Clays — Skilled Labor THE ZANE POTTERY CO. SO. zanesvuiIjE, chid "Moss Aztec" 'Ware HORACE C. GRAY CO. 300 Fifth Avenue New York Mention the American Florist when writing Wired Toothpicks 10,000, $2.50; 60,000, $11.00, Manofactnred by W. J. COWEE, BerUn, N. Y. Sample Free. For Sale by Dealers. Mention the American Florist when writing CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers ot FLOWER POTS Wliy? A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. George Keller Pottery Go. Successors to 6E0. KELLER & SON, Manolactaren ol Red Pots Befort baying write for prio«i 2614-2622 HermdoD St.. CHICAGO. 176 The American Florist. Aug. 6, Index toAdvertlsers. AllenJ K 157 Alpha Floral Co 158 Americ'n Bulb Co... I American LumbiCo 176 Am.iDRECoo 153 Anderson S A .158 .^ngermueller G H Co 148 AphineMlgCo 175 ApoUoFlowerShop 159 AtlanticGrassSdCo.US B Baer Julius 158 Barclay Nursery ....168 Barnard ■M W Co... 167 Barnes W J I6l Bassett& Washburn. 146 BattistaMatthew A. .162 Baumer Aus 163 Baum's Home of Flowers 160 Baur Window Glass Co..... 17 BayersdorferH&Co.lSZ Bees Ltd 158 Berber Bros 154 BerningH G 154 Blackistone Inc .162 BodgerJ & Sons Co. 167 Bohannon Flo Co. ..158 Botanical Nurs Co . .149 Bramley&Son 158 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 164 BreitiJ3eyer''s I Sons. 162 BrennerEdward 157 Broadway Florist.. ..159 Brown A J Seed Co .164 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 165 Bruns HN 165 Bryan Alonzo J 143 BudlongCoJ A 151 Bunyard 161 Burpee W A Co 144 BarrCR&Co 170 California Florists... 151 Callahan TJ& Jo...l74 Central Floral Co.... 163 Charles Harry 156 Chicago Flower Growers .Assn 147 Clark EB Seed Co.. 165 Clarke's Sons D 159 Clay&Son 174 CoanJJ 156 Conard & Jones Co. .168 CongressFI'w'rSho.iei Cooke Geo H 163 Cowee W 1 175 Coy H C Seed Co. ..166 Craig Robt Co f43 CulpWH&Co 161 Danker Fred A 161 DardsChas 161 Decorative Greens „Co 149 DeGraai ttros Ltd..!66 Diener Richard Co. .166 Dietsch A & Co TV Dominion FloralCo. 162 Dorner F& Sons Co .169 Doyle & Booth .156 DreerH A „ Til 143 169 174 OnnlopJohnH 162 Eble Charles 159 Eckricii \ 162 Edwards Folding Box Co IV Erne & Co 152 EyresH G 158 Fallon Florist 163 Fish HflnrvBerripn-.16S Flo'ists'- Hail Ass'n 141 Foerster Co Jos 148 Foley Greenhouse MfgCo IV FordM C 157 Ford William P 157 Fox's ItO Frey & Frey 160 FromentHE 157 Frost Chas 144 Furrow &Co 161 Gasser J M Co 158 George Alex S 158 Giblin & Co 175 GnattOveCoThe...l52 Goldstein 1 1.'7 GorhamPrinteryInc 175 Grakelow Chas H 163 GrandRapidsFloCo.159 Grimm & Gorly 159 Gude Bros 163 H Habermehl'sSonsJJ.lfS Hammond's Paint &SlugShot Wks..IV Hardesty & Co 162 HartGeoB 1.57 Hart Henry 163 Haven Seed Co 165 Hayes Irene 162 Heinl John G &Son,158 Henderson A&Co I Henderson Lewis 163 Hentz&Nash l':6 Hess & Swoboda....I59 Hesfion '161 HPWS& Co AH 175 Hill D Nurs Co 168 Hogewoninp & "^ons. 166 Hollywood Gardens IfO Holm & Olson. .160 Holton&HunkelCo.l55 Hooker H M Glass & PaintCo Ill Hort Trade Journal. .175 Houghton Gorney FlowerShop 158 HurS Edgar F 165 I Ickes-BraunMill Co. IV Idlewild Greenhs 163 Jahn Hugo 163 Johnson & Chronis..l58 Joy FloralCo 162 Kasting W F Co I KellerPott'yCoGeo..l"5 Keller Sons J B 159 Kelway &Son 165 Kennicott Bros Co. .146 KeryanCoThe 157 KesslerWm. 157 Kottmiller A 161 Kroeschell Bros Co. Ill Kruchten John 153 KuhlGeo A 143 Lagarde&Speelman.l65 Landreth Seed Co ... 166 LangeA .159 LangFlo &NursCo.160 Lichten berger J 156 Littlefield Florist.... 158 Lord&BurnhamCo .175 Louise FlowrShoP. . 159 M McCallumCo 155 McClenahanGrhs...l47 Mc Hutchison & Co.. 166 Mackie William 157 Malandre Bros 161 Mangel 158 Mattbewson's 163 Meconi Paul 157 Memphis Floral Co.. 161 Metaire Ridge Nurs. 162 Meyer A 162 Meyer John C Florist Thread Works 148 Michell HenryFCo..l66 Millangjos A 157 MiilerAL 142 Miller Bros Co 167 Miller Floral Co 159 GREENHOUSE GLASS Best Brands SHARP, PARTRIDGE £c CO. 2263 Lumber St.. CHICAGO Pecky Cypress SHINGLE TOW -AND- Soft Pine Boxing and Krating at prices which will interest yon AMERICAN LUMBER CO., Laurel, Miss. Mention the American Florist when writing FERTILIZER FOR FLOWERS Premier Brand Pulverized Poultry Manure "Say It with Flowers" Grown with Nature's Best Plant Food. One grower writes us: "FOR FLOWERS IT HAS NO EQUAL." Visit Booth 133, Trade Exhibition, Washington, D.C., August 16-17-18,1921. POULTRY FEED CO., 431 so^S'eUorn s... Chicago, III. Mention the American Florist when writing MonineerJC Co.... 176 Murray Samuel 161 N Neidinger JosG Co.. 155 NewellA 163 N Y CutFlowerE!i,.157 N Y FloralCo 160 NiesseD Leo Co 154 O Olympia Florist 161 P Park FloralCo 163 PedrickG R& Son. 167 Pennthe Florist 1^2 PhilipsBros 163 Pierce FOCo llr Pierson F R Co I PiersonANdnc)..! 143 Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 164 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 163 Pillsburyl L 163 Pittsburgh Cut Flo Co 155 Podesta&Baldocchi.l62 PoehlmaDnBrosCo.. II PollworthCCCo....l55 Potter Floral Co 161 Poultry Feed Co 176 Progressive Clay Co. 175 Pulverized Manure Co The 174 PyferAT&Co 153 R Raedlein Basket Co. 153 Randall A LCo 153 Randall's Flo Shop. .162 Randolph & Mc- Clements 161 Rawlings Elmer 169 Ready Reference... 171 Reed&Keller IV Kej-an Ptg House ...IV ReidEdw 154 Reinberg Geo 153 Reinberg Peter 147 Rice Bros 155 Rice Jerome B Seed Co 165 RobinsonJCSeedCo.167 Rock Wm L Flo Co. . 160 RodgersJW 161 Rohnert Waldo, .. .165 Rosaia Bros 163 Rosery Floral Co.... 163 RoutzahnSeedCo...lb7 Rusch G & Co 155 Ryan Bros 141 S SalzerSeedCoJ A..162 Sceery Edvv 163 Schiller the Florist .158 Schillo A Lum Co.. IV Schlatter W & Son. .176 Schmidt Chas L.... 158 Seligman Sam 152 Shaffer Geo C 162 Sharp Partridge & '"o 1/6 SheppardHW 162 SiebrechtGeo C 157 Simon & Son I N....165 Situations & Wants .141 SkidelskySS&Co.. I Smith A W&C0....I6I Smith &C0ED.. .169 Smith Henry Flo Co 162 Speelman ^J&Sons.l65 Stecher Litho Co... 167 Storrs&HarrisonCo 169 Stumpp GEM 161 Sullivan Dolan &Co 156 Superior Machine & Boiler Works Ill T ThorburnJM & Co.. 165 TonnerO A & LA.. 151 Totty Chas H 169 Traendly& Schenck . 157 Traveling Wholesale Florist 1.57 Trepel Joseph 159 U United Cut Flo Co.. 157 No loss if you mend your split carna- tions with ^f Superior Carnation STAPLES 1 35c per 1000: 3,000 for $1.(M) Postpaid f f tVm. Sclilatter & Son 'eet. Sprii w Before 423 Main Sti After igfleld. Mass John C. Moniiiger Co. GREENHOUSES Desigrners - Manufacturers - Builders We sell the complete house or any part 908 Blackhawk St., CHICAGO, UjIj. V Vaughan A L Co ...149 Vaughan's Seed Store I 142 167 170 Vick's Sons Jas 167 Vincent RJr& Sons Co I W Walker F Co 163 WallerLDSeedCo.165 Weber FH 159 Weiland& Risch...l53 Weir Jas 162 Weiss Herman 157 Welch's Flower Shp. 163 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 165 Wietor Bros 148 Williams Mrs E A.. 160 Winterson Co E F. 152 WittboldGCo 159 " ittboldHCo 160 Wo'fjohn 160 Wolfskin Bros & MorrisGoldens^o .159 Woodruff SD &Sons.l66 Y Yokohama NursCo .165 Young A L&C0....156 •7 Zane Pottery Co. .175 Zech& Mann. ..ISO 153 LlT^^ARYofi AUG 1 y 1921 laral Convention Number Foley Greenhouses ^Foley Houses are so thoroughly built — a Foley Heating System is so ample — and so dependable, that growers can be sure of satisfactory results from their efforts. ^It pays to be sure your house is right and the simple way to have it right is to have it Foley Built and Heated. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co. Designers— Builders -Heating Engineers 3075 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago, III. Smerica is "tbs Prnw af the VbssbI; thevB may he mare namfart Rmidsbips, but tvb ars the Srst to touch Unknau/n Seas-" Vol. LVII. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 13, 1921. No. 1732 The American Flokist Established 1885 Copyright 1921 by-American Florist Company. Entered !t,s Second (JIass l\tatter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post Utlicc. at Cliicago, Illinois, under act of Jlarch 3, 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Flione: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and i\Ii;.\ico. $1.50 a year; Canada, $2.50: ICuropeand Countries in Postal Union, $3.00. Volumes Half Yearly From August 3, 1901. Single Copies, 10 cents. Address all corresijoudence, subscriptions, etc., A-meriuan Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Ofpicebs— Thimas Roland, Kahant, Mass., President; Adolphus Gudk, Washington, D. C, Vice-President; John Young, 41-43 West I8th St., New York, Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. The thirty seventh annual convention will be held at Washington. D. C, August 16-18, 1921. Fifth National Flower Show^. The Fifth National Flower Show will be held at Cleveland, C, March 25 to April 1, 1922. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION. Next annual meeting at Toronto, Ont., October U-13, 1921. Ofpicebs: Philip Bbeitmeter, De- troit, Mich., President; H. Q. Dillbmuth, To- ronto, Ont., Vice-President; Albert Pocbelon, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wsi. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Nest annual meeting will be held at Detroit Mich., August 23-35, 1931. Officeks: Henry W. BuscH, Detroit, Mich., President; .1. V. Burgevin, New Yorlc, Vice-President; Emmett P. Griffin, East St. Louis, III., Secretary-Treasurer. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Next annual convention and exhibition at Chicago, November 16-17,1921. Officeks: S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa., President; N. J. Wibtob, Chicag >, Vice- President; C. W. Johnson, 141 Summit Street, Rockford, III., Secretary; Ohas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J., Treasurer. AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, at Hotel Pennsylvania, New York, September 27 30, 1921 : Officers: Richard Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., President: E. C. Vick 205 Elwood Ave.. Newark, N. J., Secretary. AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, St. Thomas, Dot., August 24-25, 1921. Offickes; H. E. Mbader, Dover, N. H., President; A. C. Beal, Ithaca, N. Y., Secretary Some Washington Institutions. National Botanical darflen. One of the most interesting places for the lover of plants, and also the practical florist, is the botanic garden at Washington, D. C. The grounds, vi'ith their great border of assorted shrubbery, the majestic trees, which were such a pride to that grand old man, William R. Smith, who loved ■ their every leaf and branch, and the collections of tropical and subtropical economic plants, palms and ferns, to- gether with the cacti, agaves, orna- mental grasses, bedding plants, water lilies, etc., are well worth a day's study. While the grounds are in splendid condition, the bedding and the lawn, with the beautiful Bartholdi fountain in the center, as well kept as is to be found on the best private estates, yet we cannot but feel that the government should deal far more liberally with this department. The greenhouses erected many years ago are old and not nearly large enough to accommodate half the plants that have to be crowded into them during the winter months, while those that remain inside the year through are up against the glass, and anything but the beautiful specimens they could be with the proper accommodations. Such a house as Horticultural hall. Fair- mount park, Philadelphia, or some- thing more modern of like dimensions, that would be in keeping with the other beautiful capital buildings, and withal a practical as well as an or- namental feature of the nation's gar- den, is what is required. Why should not the gardeners and flower lovers of the United States be able to point with pride to the botanic garden at Washington, as the English- men do to theirs of Kew, where to the authorities are sent for ajudication, every perplexing plant problem? The decision here is final, there being no higher authority — it is as it were the supreme plant court of the world. George W. Hess, the master mind in charge here, could greatly improve and increase the usefulness of this depart- ment of the government service were he given or could direct the use of the money to purchase additional adjoin- ing land, now available, to erect new and commodious conservato- ries and other additional facili- ties, which have been imperatively needed for many years. If this matter was taken up by representative busi- ness men of the profession, studied from the various ornamental and prac- tical points, and a business like propo- sition (not forpetting the matter of national pride and prestige), laid be- fore the proper authorities, an appro- priation might be obtained that would open the way for such an enlargement of this department that with the co- operation of the trade it would soon become one of the most famous gar- dens of its kind in the world. Even today there is much to admire in the valuable collecticfti and its ar- rangement for the inspection of the general public and for the school chil- dren and botany classes who frequent the garden to see for themselves the plants about which they have been reading, and find them correctly la- beled and classified. Seedling camphor trees are grown in large quantities and sent to all parts of the country, so that we might be able to obtain this commodity in quantity in case of war. Camphor is necessary for smoke- less powder and at present is im- ported from Japan. Rock gardens, now becoming popular, have been or- namental here for over 40 years. Cac- tus bedding, a large mound of orna- mental grasses, a palm lined avenue several hundred feet in length, through which a splendid vista of the capitol is obtained, are some of the features. Flowering begonias of all kinds that are generally given a shady place, are 178 The Americar Florist. Aug. 13, here seen in the hottest sun in the beautiful bedding in front of Mr. Hess' residence in the grounds. Peonies are seen in great luxuriance. Mr. Hess had cut 10,000 buds for the Grand Army of the Republic to place on the graves in Arlington on Memorial day. They were kept in cold storage until needed. Paul Crampbell, a * dazzling scarlet single geranium, a new variety, made a beautiful bed. It was brought from England for this season. Many conifers and other hardy outside plants are grown for distribution through the congressmen, who are each entitled to a box of exactly the same size. These boxes reach Mr. Hess already ad- dressed and are sent out at the plant- ing season or when the stock is ready. Besides being a good plantsman, Mr. Hess is of a genial personality, always glad to see members of the trade and show them over the houses and grounds. The Bureau of Plant Industry, What the government is doing through its bureau of plant industry for the florists, nurserymen and farm- ers of the country in combating dis- eases and insects of all kinds and the introduction of new plants, is most beneficial. Few people have any idea of the magnitude of the work and the good that has been accomplished in the comparatively short time the work has been carried on. In a talk with Dr. W. A. Taylor, the chief of this department, particularly in reference to the diseases and insects that attack plants in greenhouse cul- ture, and the outside cultivation of the rose, he said: "Some have not that plant instinct, being unable to deter- mine causes or understand the treat- ment which one gives, that another does not, to attain success, in which case scientific methods are brought to bear to work out a remedy, though ex- perience gives a delicacy of perception so that men are able to meet with the requirements and combat the trouble successfully, without knowing the thing that they are fighting, getting about it through application of what can be seen, felt and sensed, without being definitely or exactly determined. This knowledge is an important feature in success, but it is difficult to transmit that ability even through contact and instruction. Such knowledge, gained by experience, will always be an im- portant element in plant handling; no matter how far we are successful in our researches and methods of prevent- ing disease, we never will be able to secure the full development of plants through formulas or schedules worked out, but where possible will reduce the uncertainty to a more restricted field. Efforts to establish alfalfa as a crop to meet the eastern condition, have been successful when men have used good judgment m applying the methods rec- ZZT^^ ""'■ '"'^ -department and adopted them m the matter of lime ap- plication and other necessary features to suit their location, soils, etc. By means of any definite information we nave on any given subject that can be understood, by any one interested wl • are able to simplify the situation and :■ guard against the difficulty that much. -"It is not to be expected that an in- vestigation in any given time will clear 'up all the difliculty, particularly in ' aases- of intensive culture, where in re- stricted areas such as greenhouses, moisture, air and other conditions are so artificial. Here experience counts for so much in overcoming many of the troubles that will occur under these conditions. Some, however, more difficult to conquer, require compre- hensive, exhaustive and scientific re- search. The rose is the great feature of the American garden. In raising new varieties, something very different from the original wild and hardy par- ent is produced. To retain their sturdy features must be kept steadily in mind by the hybridizer. Vigor, climatic and insect resisting qualities, under a fair- ly wide range of cultural conditions, must be proportionate and balanced up with the other good features of fre- quency and quality of bloom, that the public demand, and for which they are willing to pay. The production and de- velopment of the rose in its attractive features, retaining as far as possible the enduring qualities of the hardy parent, so that it shall be dependable and easily grown, is a splendid field for the commercial grower and one of great opportunity." In speaking of disease and insect- resisting qualities of plants and trees. Dr. Taylor cited the curly leaf disease of the peach, which had been very dis- asterous to many growers. Certain weather conditions in the early spring, favorable to the production of the black aphis, which caused the leaves to curl and drop off and later the fruit to fall from lack of nourishment, was, he added, in a measure overcome by the applica^ tion to the roots of nitrate of soda, which, if taken in time, started a new growth; this put vigor and sufficient strength into the tree to hold the fruit and continue its development. Insects prefer weak plants, and anything that will accelerate recovery, will bring out in themselves a condition xinfavorable to the parasites. If a strong, vigorous growth can be attained, they appear to grow out or away from the insects, and this with other careful cultural conditions, removes the difficulty. Dr. Taylor is wonderfully well in- formed on all branches of the depart- ment, is very enthusiastic in his work and the possibilities and the great good j that is sure to come from many of I the economic food plant introduc- tions. > J Seed and Plant Introduction. If a man is a benefactor to mankind who can make two blades of grass grow where but one grew before, what can be said of the agency that puts into cultivation fruits of inestimable food value that will grow and thrive In desert places and other more favor- able localities, but which never knew them until introduced by the office of foreign seed and plant introduc- tion, department of agriculture of the United States government? Cer- CANDELABRA PLANT AT NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDEN, WASHINGTON, D, C. 1921. The American Florist. 179 tain species, of varieties of trees and shrubs that will thrive in the arid regions of this country, and have al- ready proved themselves to be of the greatest benefit, were imported from northern China, discovered and shipped to the department by the official col- lectors of the government. This de- partment dates back to 1898, when an appropriation of $20,000 was obtained from congress to start the work; this has gradually grown until the annual appropriation is now $100,000. Very much more could be used to the great- est advantage in sending out trained instructors to establish orchards and plantations in various parts of the country where the new fruits can be profitably grown, thus forming new in- dustries for the people. The mango of India is destined to rival the grape fruit and orange in southern Florida where the climate is especially adapted to its culture. Al- though so little known in this country, it is classed as one of the most impor- tant fruits in the world. Some varieties grow no larger than a plum, while oth- ers attain a weight of six pounds. These cultivated and perfected fruits are of most deliicous flavor. The trees are vigorous and long lived, attaining a height of 70 feet in Iiidia and as much as $150 worth of fruit has been sold from a single tree. Florida growers are sending fruit from their young trees to the New York market th^t sells readily at from 50 to 75 cents «ach. The avocado, or alligator pear, have been introduced into Florida, and is fast becoming a profitable and useful food product. In the grow- ing of dates, a new industry has been established by this department that promises to become of the greatest im- portance. These trees grow best in the hot, desert regions of southern Cal- ifornia, Arizona and similar localities. A 15-acre orchard of date palms six years old, planted by the government, came into bearing last summer and attracted thousands of visitors. The bamboo, which will grow in all sections of the United States south of Virginia, opens up another great in- dustry, the wood being useful in so many ways, nothing equalling it as a material for basket making; it can be split into • minute strands for the most delicate work, or coarse, pliable strips of great strength. For use in ornamental building of fences, pergo- las, summer houses and for indoor adornment and furniture it is espe- cially valuable. It is of most rapid growth, young shoots just peeping out of the ground will in 24 hours attain a height of from 18 to 24 inches and from two to four inches in diameter. In this stage when boiled like aspara- gus It is delicious. The giant Japa- nese bamboo will grow a foot a day and attain a height of 60 to 65 feet. For lumber purposes they date the culms or shoots and cut when four vears old. The papaya (Carica pap- aya ) or melon tree grows to a height of 20 feet in 16 months from seed and oroduces a wonderfully fine fruit. The =iirjar apple is another very valuable introduction; an orchard of bearing trees in Florida is now producing fruit of most delicious flavor. The Chinese persimmons are grown to perfection in various parts of the country and great things are expected of them, as they become better known. There are several greenhouses for trial and propagation purposes at Bell's Station, Va. Bach variety or species is given an introductory and GOVERNMENT SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION. Rosa Hugonis, a New Yellow Chinese Rjiinbler in Its Second Sensou plant number, by which means its ori- gin can be traced at any time from the records of the department. It would be impossible to enumerate or give even a partial list of the many meritorious plants under cultivation. One of the most valuable is a Chinese elm, Ulmus pumila. This will be one of the most satisfactory trees for the treeless re- gion of the drier western states, where it is now growing successfully; the de- mand for it is greater than the depart- ment can supply. They have already sent out over 300,000. Thousands of young plants of this elm tree are being raised here from seed. It has proven to be well suited for the cold northern central states. What promises to become one of the most ornamental flowering trees of the country is the Japanese cherry. "With the compliments of the mayor and council of Tokio, Japan, there has been received a large collection of the best varieties of their flowering cherries, single and double. Mr. Fairchild se- cured some specimens a few years ago, which are his most cherished lawn or- naments; they were profusely covered with flowers the past season. The Jap- anese udo, a substitute for asparagus, is said to have great possibilities. The .iujube, from which a candied fruit is made, Japanese persimmons, and a number of other fruits, that when their good qualities are known, will be largely grown in the section ol the country to which they are suited, are being grown here in quantity. Of special interest to the rose grow- er are wild species of the rose dis- covered in China. The beautiful yel- low Hugonis is prominent, gorgeous in its own strength and beauty, but thought to be more valuable as a par- ent plant when crossed with selected popular varieties of this country. Ol more interest, however, is another wild species, which bears a small pink flower; it is a very strong grower, mildew proof and free from disease of any kind. This by accident was dis- covered to make the best stock for grafting and budding purposes of any ever used by the department. Eyes or buds, set in at short distances, on a growing branch in the house, seem to unite at once, so that in a week this section can be made into cuttings, each with a bud, and will take root in the sand, the buds healing up nicely and taking hold in the meantime. It has not been named, being known under its introductory number, Rosa species 22,449. Mrs. Bisset believes this will 180 The American Florist. Aug. 13, take first place as the best stock for grafting or budding roses. It is a little tender and not adapted for the northern states. Any rose grower who would like to try it out and will write to the office of foreign seed and plant introduction will have it sent to him free of charge. An ipo- moea that had been found hard to propagate was rapidly increased by sticking the cuttings into sweet pota- toes. The ipomceas, being closely al- lied, received nourishment until they took root and were able to sustain themselves. The native habitat of the peach has been found to be northern China. F. N. Meyer, an intrepid explorer and plant collector of the department, was the first to bring live plants of this wild peach out of China. Amygdalus davi- diana from China, is the best stock for peaches, being a very strong grower — as much as nine feet in one season. Ilex cornuta is a pretty holly, also from China. New viburnum loni- ceras, tamarixes, forsythias, and ?. host of other interesting and valuable plants are being grown and sent out from here. A beautiful juniper, called Juniperus chinensis columinarls is a real gem, a very upright, symmetrical tree with glaucous foliage. It is ex- tremely hardy, one of the best orna- mental evergreens. Great precautions are taken to pre- vent the importation of insect pfests or diseases with the foreign plants. Ev- ery seed, scion, or package of plants has to bear the most minute inspec- tion, is fumigated and kept for a re- quired time in separate, specially screened apartments in qTiarantined greenhouses, so as to be sure that nothing harmful appears or is devel- oped. The inspection chambers are as elaborately fitted up as those of a hospital, with their steam sterilizers; commodious refrigerators to keep the stock dormant -until it can be exam- ined are necessary, and there is much interesting detail that cannot be de- scribed here. The foreign seed and plant introduc- tion department. United States depart- ment of agriculture, has been, since its foundation, in charge of David Pair- child, whose title is Agricultural Ex- plorer, a most competent official, enthu- siastic to a marked degree, who, while proud of what has been accomplished, is more hopeful of the future. The great possibilities of the dates, the al- ligator pears, the mangoes and sugar apples, jujubes, Japanese and Chinese persimmons, the bamboo and the many other fruits and plants that have been introduced, and which are as yet but little known, all have, he is sure, a great future, and will produce untold wealth to the people of this country. He praises his force of assistants and chiefs of departments, who have grown up with him and greatly assisted in the work, not the least among whom are the intrepid explorers who brave the dangers of the wilds in their quest for new things. There have been 27 voyages or journeys into different parts of the globe by skilled men, besides in- numerable other sources from which plants and fruits are received and brought into the country up to this time. Mr. Fairchild is ably assisted by Peter Bisset, who with his skill as. a practical gardener and plantsman is especially qualified for the work. His title is Plant Introducer in Charge of Foreign Plant Distribution. Another active official is the Plant Introducer in Charge of Plant Intro- duction Field Stations, P. H. Dorsett. Washington Florists. Members of the Society of American Florists during their visit to Wash- ington will find much to interest them in the practical methods of the va- rious branches of the craft as con- ducted by the up-to-date florists of this center of the nation. The greenhouse establishments of the Gude Bros. Co., Inc.; The Wash- ington Floral Co., and F. H. Kramer, will all prove very interesting to the grower. The retailer will find the flower shops all centrally located, ■many of them on corners with lavish show windows well decorated and right up to the minute in efficiency. The Shaw Water Gardens with 12 acres of ponds planted with the best varieties of water lilies will be found very interesting to all lovers of flow- ers. The wholesale business is well taken care of by the houses on H street, which are well worth a visit. The cut flower stands in the Wash- ington market should attract the at- tention of those who do a similar busi- ness. A wonderful quantity of plants and cut flowers are retailed at these market stalls during the year. The following is a short description of the leading firms. THE GUDE BROS. CO. One of the representative florist firms of Washington and also of the United States, is the Gude Bros. Co., Inc., with a retail store at 1214 F street and two greenhouse establishments with over 500,000 square feet of glass to supply flowers for their rapidly in- creasing business. Wm. F. Gude, who has so notably represented the Society of American Florists in Washington, and his brother. Adolph, a most skillful grower, founded the business over 30 years ago, and which, due to untiring and well directed energy, has succeeded beyond their fondest hopes. Their original greenhouse plant at Anacostia has grown to over 300,000 square feet, while an additional range of 200,000 square feet mostly planted with roses,' is directly across the city on the Blandenburg road. Edwin and Edgar Gude-, sons of Adolph, are in charge of this extensive range, while Ernst, son of Wm. F., is assistant man- ager at Anacostia. Adolph Gude, Jr., is ujider Wm. F. in the management of the retail store. What can be done with the tele- graph ser-vice when it is pushed ag- gressively is shown by their telegraph bills which averaged for their outgoing messages over $200 a month for the past three months, while the orders re- ceived for delivery in Washington and vicinity are a most important part of the business. Their large store right in the center of the retail district is wonderfully well equipped and with its large show windbfws which are always attractively decorated, it is one of the best known flower shops in the city. GEORGE C. SHAFFEB. One of the always busy stores is the Shaffer Flower Shop at 14th and Eye streets. Established 20 years ago across the street, he moved to his pres- ent commodious show room in 1907 where he now has one of the best appointed shops in the city. The Eye street front is a series of show^ win- dows 45 feet in length, in which the large stock of cut flowers always carried here are displayed to advant- age. The large window on Fourteenth street is always attractive and has won a medal as the best decorated window in an open contest with other trades. A balcony on one side of the store ex- tending over the office affords storage and exhibition space for cut flower baskets. A new display cut flower re- frigerator is being installed in the rear of the store; this is 12 feet long, six feet deep and eight feet in height. Refrigeration is accomplished by an automatic electric machine. A large mirror now in the rear will be moved to the front of the store, greatly add- ing to its apparent width. Mr. Shaffer reports last season's business a record breaker, his large force of employes being taxed to the utmost to handle the trade. G. C. SHAFFER'S DECORATED AUTOMOBILE, WASHINGTON, D. C. 1921. The American Florist. 181 ROSE GARDEN AT WASHINGTON, D. C— TWIN OAKS, Z. 0. BLACKISTONB, INC. Away back in 1809 Z. D. Blackistone started in a small shop at his present location, Fourteenth and H streets. Like all well nourished plants, his business grew and grew, expanding and requiring' larger space, which it again outgrew, until a year ago the store was given its present perfected form, making it one of the up-to-date establishments of the country. The finished floor, which means so much to a well decorated flower shop, is of red mastic in square blocks. This when mopped up is always bright and clean. An ice box divides the work room and shipping- department from the store proper. The doors of the refrigerator are out of the ordinary, being of small squares of glass through which the flowers show rather indis- tinctly, creating a desire for a better view. A half story or balcony extends along one side and across the rear of the shop, where baskets, vases, etc., are displayed. Mr. Blackistone's office and bookkeeping department are also located here. The show windows on both Fourteenth and H streets are commodious and reflect at all times the artistic ability of the Blackistone artists. THE LOUISE FLOWER SHOP. This lovely and well appointed shop at Connecticut avenue and N street Is unique in that it is entirely enclosed in large glass show windows, which are at all times filled with seasonable plants and flowers. One section is an avairy, which is kept well stocked with canaries and other house birds. A line of pavement plant boxes encircle the entire store and give a green and floral base contour to the windows. Ornamental pottery, pedestals and tables are used to display the cut flowers, ferns and flowerihg plants to the best advantage in the window and store displays. A basement work room is of great advantage, particularly at all rush seasons. Miss Louise W. Dougherty opened this shop five years ago and has found business very satis- factory, the season just closed having taxed her facilities to the utmost. GEORGE H. COOKE. Although G. H. Cooke, who founded this business in 1908, passed away in June, 1920, it is still continued under his name and managed by Mrs. Cooke and Mr. Cooke's son-in-law, both of whom assisted him in conducting the business. Located in a high class resi- dence district, they enjoy a lucrative family trade in cut flowers, care of conservatories, and also landscaping. A collection of tub evergreens on the wide pavement in front of the store are an attractive summer feature. The past year has been very satisfactory with every prospect of a good season ahead. DUPONT FLOWER SHOP. This beautifully situated store is at 7 DuPont circle, also called Million- aire's circle, from the number of its wealthy residents. The .shop is on a corner and presents a continuous line of display windows which are kept filled with palms, foliage and flowei-ing plants and vases of cut flowers. Lat- tice decorative work adds much to the interior, and a large >\'ork room, off to one side in the rear, is a great con- venience. This commodious interior with its flood _ of light and artistic decorative effects makes it, in every respect, an ideal flower shop. Elmer C. Mayben-y, the manager and guiding spirit, states that the sea- son's business has been very satis- factory and he believed the coming year's outlook to be most promising. J. H. SMALL & SONS. A visit to the beautiful up-to-date store of this old established firm, shows the possibilities in the intelligent hand- ling of plants and cut flowers. Founded in 185.5 by John H. Small, the business grew and finally located at 14th and G streets, where it was conducted for 30 years. During this time there was constanf expansion; the sons, Charles A., and John H., Jr., were taken into the firm and a branch store opened on Broadway, New York, with Charles A. m charge. Later another shop was opened in the Waldorf-Astoria, that The present beautiful establishment at 15th and H streets was opened nine years ago, and is one of the most elegant and at the same time, prac- tical florist establishments in this coun- try. There is a large show window and entrance on the 15th street front while with the exception of a door- way the entire length of the store on H street is a line of show windows The display tables of various sizes and heights are of marble and terra cotta There are commodious offices and rooms to receive customers, large stor- age display cases for flowers and every convenience for efficient service. Forty-five acres of nursery stock at North Chevy Chase and also ranges of glass at Brookside. D. C, supply a part of the plants and ferns used in the store. Their New York house, one of the most elegant in the metropolis is now located at 505 Madison avenue. Charles A. Small, president; John H. Small, third vice-president, and Frank E. Miller, secretary, are the officers of the firm. 182 The American Florist. Aug. 13, FRED H. KKAMEK. This well known florist, whose prin- cipal store is at 910 F street, N. W., has branches at 722 Ninth street and a large stand in Central market, all of which are kept well stocked and ready for immediate service. The large greenhouse establishment at Anacostia range of 2.50,000 square feet of glass at Alexandria, Va., the products of which are all sold through the city store, with J. Harper Hetherington as manager. The wholesale department is in the rear, while the front contains a large ice box, office, display tables, pedestals and decorative space for the V * ■■— .- / ■.V • M^§&^ r ^'*^^iP5 ;■■. .:-£^m^mw^^ ' ' ' ''' 1^ i|i W^i ^^ '""->hW ^ - ^', mm ill 1 «... life /Sk. ^ . - _. . . I HE ^ I^R .^ W' -.,i,j| ^■^ ■: fi-J- ^ «■ - 1 G. H. COOKE'S STORE WASHINGTON, D. C. with over 100,000 square feet of glass furnishes a constant supply of flowers and plants. Mr. Kramer specializes in funeral work and has had wonderful success in well advertised special sales of plants and cut flowers. The large greenhouse in the rear of his 'F street store has been converted into a beautifully decorated palm gar- den where soft drinks, ice cream and light refreshments are served"to the accompaniment of good music. Mr. Kramer takes great interest in all forward movements of the trade, and is never better pleased than when en- tertaining his old florist friends. OEHMUEK FLOR.\L CO., INC. O. A. C. Oehmler, after considerable experience in the best flower establish- ments of Washington, opened for him- self, in 1911, the present location at 1329 G street, N. "W., where the busi- ness so increased and expanded until incorporation was determined upon, which accounts for the present name. The store with its two show windows and well fitted up interior is quite up- to-date and ready for all demands. MARCHE & CO. Marche & Co., another of the famous corner cut flower stores for which "Washington is noted, is situated at Fourteenth and H streets, with large and well decorated show windows on both streets, the shop always present- ing a showy and attractive appear- ance. Since the death of Mr. Marche two years ago, the business has been carried on by Mrs. Marche and proven very satisfactoi-y. WASHINGTON FLOEAI, CO. This well managed wholesale and retail florist's shop is on Fourteenth street at New York avenue. D. G Grillbortzer, president, has also a artistic arranging of palms, ferns, etc. The whole interior has been decorated in blue and gold and presents an up-to- date appearance. Roses, carnations and orchids are specialties, and two large houses of orchids containing over 4,000 plants present the largest collection in Wash- ington. . a . THE FLOWER SHOP. This store is right in the center of the shopping district with a large show window always well decorated. Harry T. Payne, proprietor, succeeded to J. R. Freeman's business and in this loca- tion is enjoying a very nice trade. THE LEO NIESSEN CO. When this well known Philadelphia, Pa., house decided to open a branch establishment In Washington, D. C, they purchased the business and good will of the Washington Florist's Ex- change, the grower's cut flower mar- ket of that day, and erected the present commodious building on H street in which they have all the modern facili- ties, a feature of which are large stor- age boxes on both the first floor and in the basement, kept at an even tem- perature by automatic refrigeration. The large light basement gives ample room for the storage of spaghnum moss, which they make a specialty. They are also headquarters for corru- gated boxes of which a large line is always carried in stock. The firm's consignors of cut flowers include some of the best local stock, together with roses from celebrated eastern Pennsylvania growers. They are at all times in close touch with their Philadelphia and Baltimore, Md., houses, through which they have the choice of their extensive stock. Mana- ger Albert Snell who was formerly in charge of the old exchange is very well versed in the business and a splendid judge of market conditions and prices. THE .SHAW WATER GARDENS. One cannot see a more interesting sight than these splendidly situated 12 acres of ponds filled with choice varieties of water lilies in full flower. Water lilies are now very popular in retail stores, there being a constant and increasing demand, regular daily shipments extending as far east as Boston, Mass., and to other distant points in all directions. Their flowering season is from early May until frost. The gardens are situated at Kenilworth, within the G. H. COOKE'S STORE. WASHINGTON, D. C. 1921. The American Florist. 183 GUDE BROTHERS' STORE, WASHINGTON, D. C. District of Columbia. 30 minutes' ride on the electric car from the center of the city. They are at their best in the morning and the earlier one sees them the more attractive they appear. THE S. S. PENNOCK CO. When the S. S. Pennock Co. erected their new building- at 121U H street, it was declared one of the best equipped wholesale houses of its size in the country and but few large establish- ments anywhere could equal it. There are large storage boxes on the first floor and basement, cooled by the latest automatic refrigerating systems, which also enable them to manufacture ice for shipping purposes. A large stock of cut flowers is carried at all times, obtained from local and distant con- signors. They are also always in touch with the New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore houses of the firm, which gives them the choice of these extensive markets. Baskets, ribbons and other florists' supplies are also carried and are the latest and most artistic evolved from their long experience in the trade, and manufactured by expert workmen under their direct personal supervision. -Otto Bauer, the manager, has had a long experience in various branches of the business and is most popular with the trade. He states that the increase in the past season was the largest ex- perienced in their history. OTHER FLOWER STORES. There are other retail establishments not so large but which do quite an important business. F. S. Leaply, Ninth and G streets, with greenhouses at Sixth and C streets, in addition to a general retail business, specializes in spring bedding' plants which he handles in quantity. J. Dan Blacki- stone has a model small flower shop at 3120 Fourteenth street in a business section of one of the residence dis- tricts, while Stanley Holland, an en- terprising retailer, has a very live and up-to-date establishment at Columbia and Eighteenth streets. Visitors will also be much interested in the Botanic gardens, in which ex- tensive grounds and greenhouses will be found, fine examples of bedding and many choice and rare plants. The greenhouses connected with the Agri- cultural department, and also the ex- tensive range at the Arlington trial grounds, as well as the Arlington rose test gardens, will all amply repay a visit. RiDGWAY, Pa. — F. B. Luhr, proprietor of the St. Mary's greenhouses, is adding two new houses, 25x110 feet. Springfield, Mo. — C. Summerfleld is planning to erect new greenhouses in the near future, covering a probable area of 35x30:> feet. ViNCENNES, IND. — "W. A. Rieman will double his acreage of peonies for cut flowers. His shipping methods have been very successful. Toledo, O. — Max Zaller recently pur- chased the flower store owned by Max Spanner in the Ohio building, and took possession August 1. Washington's Previous Conventions. Washington has i-eason to be proud of her record in handling the Society of American Florists' conventions of 1S92 and 1905, both of which were de- clared to be the best and most inter- esting meetings held up to their various dates. The hospitable reception and various entertainments at the hands of the local craft, occupied every spare moment between sessions, providing an endless chain of social featu^jeg which were greatly enjoyed. Washington is now to be honored a third time, the first city to attain this distinction. The Society of American Florists has un- questionably grown In numbers and influence, but greatly lacks the enthu- siasm as seen in the Journey to the first Washington convention in 1892. Two special trains of six and 10 cars each were required to carry the Boston, New York and Philadelphia delegations. The Boston district sent 80 members by the Fall River Line, who arriving on board at Fall River, were agreeably surprised with a dinner at the hands of the New York Florists' Club. On their arrival in New York a bountiful breakfast in company with the entire New York club was also enjoyed and they were then taken to the handsome- ly decorated cars of the Washington special, which, with its 300 passengers, 187 from the New York district, was soon on its way. At Trenton the party was taken in charge by a committee of Philadel- phians, who on their arrival in the city, 184 The American Florist. Aug. 13, escorted them to coaches and proceeded to Horticultural hall, which was elab- orately decorated and where they en- joyed a bountiful lunch. Philadelphia also had an elaborately decorated train of six cars. Both specials were soon on their way and rolled into Washing-- ton on time with the largest separate delegations that have ever attended a Society of American Florists' meeting. Baltimore arrived on Tuesday morn- ing 100 strong, headed with a band of 40 pieces, which marched from the depot to the hall. That the early meetings were inter- esting and valuable is seen in the following programme : "Club Root on Roses." by Prof. D. B. Halstead, New Brunswick, N. J.: "Insect Pests in Greenhouses," by John Saul, Washington, D. C; "Propagation of Roses," by Paul Pierson, Scar- borough. N. Y.: "European Bulb Mar- ket and American Buyers," by John Reck, Bridgeport, Conn.; "Hybridiza- tion and Improvement of Plants and Flowers," by Richard Bagg, Bridge- port. N. J.; "Review of New Plants," by William Falconer, Glencove, N. Y.; "Flowers for Holiday Demands," by Henry Young, St. Louis, Mo.; "Flori- culture for Children," by Robert Far- quhar, Boston. Mass. In addition, the question box contained over a dozen live topics, all of which were assigned to men capable of handling them. President James Dean read an excel- lent message and made an admirable chairman, handling the proceedings with much tact and dispatch. Eight hundred and twqpty-seven was the total membership. The meetings were held in the National Rifle's armory, Ninth and G streets. This also housed the trade exhibition, the cut flower sec- tions of which overflowed into the Ma- sonic hall at Ninth and F streets. There were 5.3 exhibitors in which all branches of the trade were represent- ed, some of whom had quite extensive displays. Principal among the social events was the reception and inspection of the Mc]_iean estate, which was attended by over 1,.51)0 people. Wednesday evening after the session the Balti- more Mandolin Club and the Washing- ton Zither Circle, gave an enjoyable concert. The bowling match on Thurs- day evening, at the Columbia Athletic Club, was of great interest as nine clubs of six men each ^vere entered. Two games were rolled, the first three clubs finishing as follows : Philadel- phia, 16S» New York, 1585, and Bos- ton, ISoS!^ J. R. Freeman and C. Strauss & Co., kept open house all the week and on Thursday night after the evening ses- sion the comedians of the society gave a performance in Strauss's store that would have done credit to many a vaudeville circuit. The talent consisted of Judge Hoit, "W. R. Smith, W. J. Stewart, John Thorpe, Burt Eddy, William Scott. Edwin Lonsdale, J. R. Freeman and others. It was altogether a wonderful affair. The trip down the Potomac to Mt. Vernon on Friday was most enjoyable. Here, E. A. Wood on behalf of the so- ciety presented President Dean with a silver service. This outing, the finale of the convention, was much appreci- ated, and a fitting close to the festivi- ties. The Amebican Florist supplement, containing six pages of porti-aits, • 42 to , a page, all excellent like- nesses of members of the society and 20 lady members, maae a 'great hit. being highly commended and each copy carefully laid away for reference, THE 1905 CONVENTION. The second convention to be held in Washington was the twenty-first meet- ing of the society, held August Ki-l'.l, 1'.105. The officers were J. C. Vaughan. Chicago, president: J. R. Freeman. Washington, D. C vice p/esident; Wil- liam J. Stewart, Boston. Mass., secre- tary and H. B. Beatty, Oil City, Pa., treasurer. The sessions of the convention were held in Carroll hall, while the trade exhibition was staged in the National Rifle's Armory, and Masonic- Temple, with George H. Cooke as superintend- ent. Tlie program of the meeting con- tained the following topics : "Work of the Bureau of Plant Industry of the United States," by B. T. Galloway, Leo Niessen Co.'s Store, 'Washington, D. C. Washington, D. C; "Encouraging Civic Improvement and Horticulture in the Public Schools Through the Bureau of Plant Industry." by Miss Susan B. Sipe, Washington, D. C; "The Ideal Employer." a prize essay, by S. S. Skid- elsky. Philadelphia, _ Pa.; "Helps to Horticulture in the South and South- west." by R. Nicholson. Dallas, Tex.; "Ideal Country Home for Man With Long Head and Short Purse," by Og- lesby Paul. Philadelphia, Pa. President Vaughan's message cov- ered many interestimg references to live topics of the day, and was full of suggestions for the betterment of the business. His proposition that a great national flower show should be held annually in some metropolis of the country, was later taken up and en- dorsed by the society, which selected Chicago as the first city. The date was set for November, 190S. A guarantee fund of $10,000 was thought necessary, of which $2,.50Q was pledged in a few minutes. The election of officers for lOOlJ resulted as follows: W. P. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., presi- dent: H. M. Altick, Dayton, O., vice president; W. J. Stewart, Boston Mass., secretary, and H. B. Beatty, Oil City, Pa,, treasurer. Dayton was selected as the city for the next annual meeting. The number of members at this time was 8S7. The trade exhibition was the largest and most comprehensive held up to this time, there being -67 exhibi- tors, quite a number occupying con- siderable space. The president's reception, held Tues- day evening in the open air, on Loflier's lawn on Brightwood road, was novel and beautiful. The lawn was wonder- fully lighted with electric lights, many of them in Japanese lanterns. There was a lavish use of flags and flowers, plenty of good music and refresh- ments. The presidential party had a splendid setting for the reception. Al- together it was a wonderful event. The ladies were driven on Wednesday;_at the close of the morning session to the residence of Vice President Freeman, where Mrs. Freeman held a reception and luncheon, after which there was a drive through Rock Creek park. Thurs- day night. Vice President Freeman en- tertained President Vaughan and a large party of the n^embers at his home, an occasion which all greatly en- joyed. The bowling match in which 10 cities entered teams of five men each was an exciting and popular event. This three game match was rolled on the Rathskeller alleys. Eighth and E streets. The first three clubs were Philadelphia, 2510, Washington, 2510 and Baltimore, 2488. In individuals Sej'bold was first with 573, Baumer. 488, second, and Billingsly, 487,~tliird. The shooting contest took place on the grounds of the Analostan Gun Club. There were but two 5-man teams, Philadelphia and. Washington. Phila- delphia won with 08 out of a possible 125. There was also numerous indi- vidual entries. On Friday the members and their ladies were guests of the Baltimore Florists' and Gardeners' Club. They were taken to Baltimore by special trains, then in carriages and busses sufficient for the entire party of 400. and were given a drive through the various parks, and finally, wound up at the wharves, where a chartered steamer took the party on a moonlight ride down Chesapeake Bay. An excel- lent collation was served as soon as they got under way. As they turned homeward the members sought the cabins, where speech and song enliv- ened the occasion. Robert Craig was at his best in presenting on be- half of the members to President Vaughan a handsome hunting case gold watch. Mrs. Vaughan was also presented with a brooch of opals, pearls and diamonds. The day was very en- joyably spent, and proved a most agreeable closing of the convention. Watermelon Time. If there is any answer to Lowell's question, "O, what is so rare as a day in June?" here it is: "A nice big water- melon, freshly cut through its axial meridian." How its rich redness of pulp, so harmoniously contrasting with the green and white of the rind, and the fleck of glistening black seeds smiles up at one! "Here be richness." It seems to laugh. "Here be sweet- ness! Let your eyes rejoice, and your nostrils with your palate. Take me to your ^ heart for refreshment of mind and body!" For the man assimilating a water- melon, the world is surely in tune, the sky is a heavenly blue and the grass very green. Youth is renewed and life resumes its normal rose-color. All envy, jealousy, malice and uncharitable- ness vanish into their native nothing- ness and the future becomes bright with hope. 1921. The American Florist. 185 society of American Florists. THE WASHINGTON CONVENTION. Arrangements for the convention, vi'hich opens on the morning- of Tues- day, August 16. are complete. There is every indication that in point of at- tendance the convention will be one of the largest in the history of the society. The sale of space in the Trade Exhibition hall has been most gratify- An official programme or guide, will be published by the show management, and the secretary is already booking orders for advertising space in the pub- lication. John Younq, Sec'y. Chicagfo to Washington. The Baltimore & Ohio railroad has been chosen for the trip of the Chicago Florists' Club and friends to the an- Leave Chicago. 10:45 a.m. 5 :40 p. m. .5 :15 p. m. NIESSEN CO., Section of WASHINGTON, D. C. Refrigerators. ing. There is still room for late com- ers. The following are late additions to the list of exhibitors : Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. Pfaltzgraff Pottery Co., York, Pa. Climax Paper Box Mfg. Co., Castor- land, N. Y. John Pommert, Amelia, O. Louis Hahn & Son, Pittsburgh, Pa. The Basket Shop, Bellefonte, Pa. Durable Products Co., Cleveland, O. I. H. Moss, Inc., Baltimore, Md. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O., R. Aiken ( S. A. Weller, pottery- ware), Zanesville, O. There has been one withdrawal from the list, Sam SeligTnan, New York. Owing to the death of Past-Presi- dent J. K. M. L. Farquhar of Bos- ton, Mass., who was to have made the response to the address- of welcome at the opening session of the convention, this duty has been taken over by Charles H. Grakelow, Philadelphia, Pa. The secretary's pre-convention quar- ters are in the Washington Hotel, op- posite the Treasury buildinig, conven- ient to Convention hall, car lines to the hall, being only one block distant. President Roland will also make this hotel his headquarters, and it will be headquarters for the I^adies' Society of American Florists. CLEVELAND NATIONAL FLOWER ,SH0W. Preparations for the big rational tiower show, to be held in Cleveland, O., next spring are becoming very ac- tive. The local interests are all work- ing with a will to do things, and every week shows considerable progress. The Cleveland florists have raised a sep- arate guarantee fund amounting to .$2,000, and this sum has been collected. Trade e.xhibitors express much pleas- ure over the new arrangement cover- ing exhibition space, which relieves theni of much care and trouble in the decoration and enclosing of spaces, and preparation of signs, and, besides, in- sures an absolutely uniform appear- ance, which means much in the general ■effect of the show. nual convention of the Society of Amer- ican Florists at Washington, D. C, August 10-18. The party will leave the Grand Central station, Harrison and Wells streets, at 8 :40 a. m., standard time (9:40 a, m., Chicago time) Mon- day, August 15, due Washington the following morning at 7 :.30 o'clock. A rate of a fare and one-half for the round trip, on identification certificates has been authorized, making the fare .$44.96, including war tax. The one way rate is .$29.97, including- tax. Tickets will be on sale August 12-18; valida- tion August 18-23, and return limit Au- gust 24. Pullman fares including sur- charge and war tax are : Lower berth, $8.91; upper berth, $7.13; compart- ment $25.11, and drawing room $32.40. Other trains for those unable to ac- company the party are given below : BAXTIMOEE & OHIO EAILROAD. Due Washington. 9 :00 a. m. 4:40 p.m. 10:25 p.m. PENN.SYLVANIA RAILROAD. The Manhattan Limited, lea\'ing Union depot at 10 :.30 a. m., due Wash- ington at 9:28 o'clock the following morning, and Pennsylvania Limited leaving from Union depot at 5..30 p. i"n., due Washington 4:.!>0 o'clock the next afternoon. Delegations from the north, south ai,J west are invited to join the party at Chicago. For reservations, etc.. address P. C. Benedict, division passenger agent, Baltimore & Ohio railroad, 112 W. Adams street, Chicago. Telephone Wabash 3242. IDENTIFICATION CERTIFICATES. Every visitor to get the advantage of the reduced rate must make appli- cation sufficiently ahead of starting time for a certificate of identification. This certificate must be presented at the ticket office when purchasing tick- ets. Only one certificate is necessary for a family, made out in the name of the member of the Society of Ameri- can Florists. For certificates address John Young, 43 West Eighteenth street, N"ew Y'ork city, or Michael Barker, 440 South Dearborn street, Chicago. Make application for certificates well in advance of starting time. Cleveland to Washington. The Baltimore & Ohio railroad has been chosen for the trip of the Cleve- land Florists' Club and friends to the annual convention of the Society of An-ierica,n Florists at Washinigton, D. C, August 16-18. The party -will leave the Baltimore & Ohio passenger sta- tion, foot of Champlain avenue and Columbus road, at 5:30 p. m., Mon- day, August 15, due Washington the following morning at 7 :50 o'clock. A rate of a fare and one-half for the round trip, on identification certificates, has been authorized, making the fare $25.28 including war tax, the one way rate being $16.85, including tax. Tickets a4 L 3:'- ' 11 M :. ^:-.|iii:K^ wm: m T ■ " - ill! •^": 1' Hi LEO NIESSEN CO., WASHINGTON, D. C, Interior of the Store. 186 The American Florist. Aug. 13, will be on sale Augaist 12-lS Inclusive; validation August lS-23, and return limit Augnst 2-1. Pullman fares, in- cluding surcharge and war tax are: Lower berth, $4.S6; upper berth, $3.Sn and drawing room, $17.82. The Chi- cago Florists' Club will use the Balti- more & Ohio railroad, with special Pullmans and are due Akron, O., at 7 :20 p. m., at which point the sleep- ers carrying- the Cleveland florists will be attached to this train. For reservations, which should be made at once, and other information, address J. C. Strickenburg, division passenger agent, Baltimore & Ohio railroad. Room 809, Park building-, Cleveland, O, Telephone Main bi-U. Immediate application for identifica- tion certificates should be made to James A. McLaughlin, chairman, ' transportation committee, Cleveland Florists' Club, 421 High avenue, Cleve- land, O. St. Louis to Washington. The Pennsylvania Railroad has been chosen for the trip of the St. Louis, Mo Florists' Club and friends to the annual convention of the Society of American Florists at Washington, D. C August 16-18. The party will leave the Union station at 12 :02 noon, Sun- day, August 14, due Washington the following afternoon at 1 :20 o clock. A rate of a fare and one-half on identification certificates has been au- thorized for the round trip, and on this basis the fare to Washington and re- turn will be $52.51, including war tax. The one way rate is $35.14, including tax Tickets will be on sale August 12-18- validation, August 18-23, and re- turn limit, August 24. Pullman fares, including surcharge and war tax are ^ Lower berth, $9.72; upper berth, $7.78; compartment, $27.54, and drawing room, $34.02. For those desiring to visit points further east, reduced rates have been authorized. For reservations and further particu- lars address, A. H. Hummert. Chair- man, transportation committee, St. Louis Florists' Club, 411 Washington avenue, St. Louis, Mo. Convention Railroad Certificates. Members of the Society of American Florists who desire to secure reduced rates to the Washington convention must present identification certificate to ticket agent when purchasing tick- ets for .themselves and members of their family at railroad ofBces. Cer- tificates can be had for the asking of Secretary John Young-, 43 West Eighteenth street. New York city. Get your certificate early and avoid disappointment. Sliakesp ware's liarden. Much interesting information on the progress being made in the develop- ment of Shakespeare's garden at New Place, Stratford, was given by Ernest Law, June 20, -n'hen he lectured on this subject at the Royal Botanic Society's rooms in Regent's Park. Mr. Law re- marked that nothing is known of the aspect of the garden during the time of Shakespeare's occupation of New Place, which covered a period of six or seven years at the close of the six- teenth century and beginning of the seventeenth. In 1756, however, there is definite information to the effect that the house was bought by the Rev. Francis Gastrell, who was so irritated by the curiosity of visitors who came to see the mulberry tree Shakespeare was supposed to have planted in the garden, that he cut down the tree, and subsequently on leaving the district pulled down the house. For 1.50 years the garden attracted little attention, but in 1909 a committee was formed for the restoration of the garden, which Washing:ton Convention Hall. The sessions of the convention of the Society of American Florists will be held in the Armory building, adjoin- ing the Convention hall, at L and Fifth streets, with entrance through the lat- ter building over a bridge, which is on the same level as the floor in which the trade exhibition will be held. The address is the same for both build- ings. Waslilngfton Convention Hotel Rates. The Society of American Florists, through its committee on hotels, has been able to secure special rates at hostelries in Washington, D. C, for the annual convention of the society, August 16-18. The hotels and the amounts asked are presented here- with : Double Single room room Double and Hotel Single room and bath room bath Raleigh S3.00-$4.00 $.1.00-$7.00 $4-$6 $5-$10 Po-whatan 2.50- 3.00 4.00- 7.00 National 2.00- 2.60 3.60- 4.00 3-4 5- 6 New Ebbitt 2.50 3.50- 4.00 4 i5 Franklin 2.60- 3.00 3.00- 4.00 4 6 7 Cont'nt'l 2.00- 3.00 3.50- 4.00 3-4 6- 6 Metroplfn 2.00- 2.60 3.00- 3.50 Har'ngfn 3.00 3.60- 4.60 4 6-7 Bt. James 1.00- 2.60 2.60- 4.00 ■Willard 3.00 up 6.00 up 6 up 7 up Wardman 6.00 8 Cario 2.00 2.50 2.60 up 3-4 4- 5 Shofeham 3.60- 5.00 6- 7 Arlington 4.00 fi ■Washn'ton 4.00- 6.00 7- 8 has now made considerable progress. The trustees have made many appeals for old-fashioned flowers and plants known in the sixteenth century, and there has been a igood response, espe- cially from manor houses in Warwick- shire and elsewhere, which it is known or believed Shakespeare visited. The authorities at Kew have also given much valuable advice and assisted with contributions of plants; but many flowers are still needed, notably the old-fashioned sweet violet. One part of the gardens, which covers altogether about an acre, is being laid out as an an old-fashioned, so-called "Knott" gar- den, i. e., one in which the beds are planted in intricate patterns or "knotts." Ancient pictures and tapes- tries have been closely followed, and every detail, including the wooden pali- sade, is believed to be authentic. A border of hardy flowers is also being constructed, with a thick yew hedge as a background, and a "wild" border recalls the well-known song beginning, "I know a bank where the wild thyme blows." Roses also, believed to have been Shakespeare's favorite flowers, will be well represented, especially the kinds he appears most to have favored, the Musk Rose and the Damask va- riety. — London Gardeners' Chronicle. Stutters it With Flowers. . "What does young Bjinks mean by sending me one carnation a day right along?" "Why. don't you know? He's saying it with flowers, and he stutters." THOMAS ROLAND, NAHANT, MASS, President Society ot American Florists. 1921. The American Florist. 187 DUPONT CIRCLE FLOWER SHOP, WASHINGTON, D. C. PLANT NOTES. Winter-Bloom Ingr Geraniums. The late cuttings that were saved for plants for winter blooming- should now be thrifty, well-balanced plants in 3- inch or 4-inch pots, and should be shifted to 5-inch pots. If they have been kept disbudded, as soon as they become well established in the 5-inch pots they will come into flower. There will be a demand for these plants as soon as the first frosts kill the outside stock and a few with flowers on them at that time will be wanted. The larger number of the plants will not be in demand until later, and by that time the pots will be full of roots and a constant blooming plant will be as- sured. There may be some small shapely plants in the field that will do for winter blooming; if so. they should be lifted and potted, but they will not bloom as well as the pot plants grown for this purpose. Peonies. Now is the best time to move or divide peony roots. Plants that have been in one location for a number of years grow too thick, and will not pro- duce either so many or so good flowers as younger plants, although the peony does not produce the best quality flow- ers the year after transplanting. The ground on which peonies are to be planted should be well enriched and deeply spaded in preparing it for the young plants. In digging the plants dig all around the olants and then carefully insert the spade underneath and lift the plant, taking pains that the large roots are not broken, for these pieces of root if left in the soil sometimes start new growths and if other varieties are later planted in the ground, cause a mixture. The roots can be cut up into quite small pieces, but it is better to leave three strong eyes to each piece and not divide into too small plants. Set the plant good and deep and firm and if the ground is dry, give it a good watering. Heaths. During the hot weather, the ericas will demand considerable attention. The plants should be plunged in the coolest location possible, yet where they will get the full sunlight. The pots ai'e full of the very fine roots and if these once get dry the tender roots will burn. There is no plant the florist grows that demands closer watching and more careful watering than the heaths. They are so hard wooded that they do not show neglect as quickly as the softer wooded plants, but if they get once fully dried it means absolute disaster, with no flowers the succeed- ing year. The grower well posted in the culture of these plants can tell at a glance when they should be watered and never neglects them. If the plants are growing unshapely they should be pinched back, so that the form will be kept. The plants that are in small pots will need repotting in September; a fine loam with but little fibre and with no manure is to be preferred for these plants, for their fine roots do not like a coarse soil, and manure of all kinds should be omitted from the soil in which they are grown. Decorative Plants. The return of the customers from their country and seaside summer homes will create an immediate de- mand for palms, ferns and other dec- orative stock, and the retailer or grower who has not already prepared himself, should do so at once. Plants can be purchased at this time and shipped safely, and in order to save expense they should be purchased at once befoi-e colder weather sets in, for they can be transported by freight now and after freezing weather it will be necessary that they be forwarded by express and the difference in the charges of these two methods is con- siderable, adding materially to the cost of the plant shipped by express. A fine assortment of palms is a necessity at this season and should be obtained at once in the salable sizes as befits the trade. Kentias and arecas from two to four feet high can be bought from at moderate cost, and are the sizes most in demand. Phoenix Roebelenii is a very decoi-ative palm, and in the smaller sizes finds a good sale, but the larger sizes are still quite expensive, and can be handled only by high class trade. Ferns of the nephrolepis family and dracaenas will be in demand; in fact, a full line of good decorative stock is a necessity at this time in any up-to-date establishment having a re- tail trade. The stock on hand should now be in active growth and should not receive any check. It is well to be prepared to give these plants a little fire heat as soon as the nights become so cool that the temperature in the houses drops much below 60 degrees. 188 The American Florist. Aug. 13, Stevia. All stopping of stevia should cease by the middle of August, and the tall- growing varieties should be potted in their blooming pots, or if to be grown in a bench, planted out. The potting of these plants should be done care- fully, for the plant is very brittle where the branches break from the main stem and are easily broken. The bet- ter way is to tie a piece of raffia around the plant and if it is very large, two or three pieces before removing the plant. As soon as potted or benched place a stake in the center to keep the plant erect. Pot firmly, ramming the soil down hard with a stick or other tool. After potting, water thoroughly, and place in a shady location; th>l plants will wilt more or less and a light syringing will help them to re- cover from this, bu,t do not keep the soil soaked, yet daily watering for those in pots will be required. As soon as the plants begin to grow, remove all shade and the pots can be plunged again outside in a frame. The dwarf varieties will not require to be potted outside until early in September if planted outside, but if grown in pots, generally 6-inch, before becoming should be shifted in their blooming pots, generally 0-inch, before becoming badly pot-bound. Marguerites. The marguerites for winter flower- ing will soon have to be potted in their blooming pots. This can be done now at any time, and if they are becoming pot-bound the sooner the better. Nine and ten-inch pots are none too large if good flowers are to be grown, and the soil should be good and rich. Pot firmly, using a rammer that the soil can be made solid, and use good drain- age and keep the buds picked ofli until cool weather sets in; the blooms that are made during the warm weather are of inferior quality and no good flowers will be produced until the plants get a good hold in the new soil. The plants are far better plunged in frames for some time yet than in the houses, for they may become infested with red spider under the glass. The plants in the benches will need to be frequently sprayed to keep them free from insects and the blooms should be kept picked off of them for some time yet. When cool weather approaches, allow the flowers to come along. Cuttings can be made at this time, which will make nice flowering plants about the turn of the year, at a time when the large plants seem to take a rest and do not bloom profusely. This will insure a cut throughout the season. Faded Lawns. Lawns get a tired look late in sum- mer and can be stimulated and made fresh according to experts of the United States Department of Agricul- ture, by a light top dressing, composed of two parts loamy soil, one of well- rotted manure, finely pulverized, or any good compost In which soil predomi- nates, with 1% pounds of sulphate of ammonia or nitrate of soda, for every l,0O!> square feet. The mixtui-e should be applied evenly and will result in quick stimu- lation and new green growth. A mix- ture with a good proportion of soil is strongly urged, especially when the chemicals are used as they will burn the grass when used too liberally on the lawn. If the grass is watered after the fertilizer is applied it should be thoroughly and liberally done. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Klft. I'hiln., Pn. Next Week In the Flower Shop. This is the time when all prepara- tory work for the coming season should be well under way. The store_ force not otherwise engaged can turn out an immense amount of stock wreaths, for window and cemetery decoration, that when sold at the holidays will turn the present idle periods Into golden hours of profit and relieve the great drudgery of night work during the busy Christmas week. All the pre- pared material, such as red ruscus, whitened and dyed lycopodium, cones, all sizes and colors, colored weeds, minerva, poppy pods, helichyrsum and other straw flowers, Japanese frieze all colors, etc., are available at the flor- ist's supply houses and can be laid in and worked up to the greatest advan- tage. With the time to do a little ex- perimenting, something original in ar- rangement for both cemetery and window decoration may develop that cotild be made in quantity and prove a taking novelty at the holidays. Now is a good time to look up the delivery boxes for sprays, wreaths and all made up work. There must be several sets of these, of which a care- ful record should be kept, as they at times have to be left with the flowers to be gotten afterwards and then for- gotten. Strengthened and reinforced corrugated boxes are very good for this purpose. A smooth lath frame- work made to fit snugly inside the box adds greatly to its strength and en- durance. A set of three sizes should rest together, taking much less room when not in use. A show piece of solid Hydrangea paniculata to be decorated with other colored flowers will make a good win- dow display; it wants to be large and showy so as to attract attention. Such artistic examples showing the handi- work of the store, while not made up for sale, prove at times acceptable for a last minute order and in this way, as well for their publicity, become profitable. An early sale of fall fems if well displayed will tend to keep things moving. The advanced stock of Teddy Jr., Verona, Scottii, Norwood, Macawii, and others are now well fin- ished and will give a decorative ap- pearance to the store front and in- terior. Price tags and a little push- ing will move off quite a number. When there is a large influx of funeral orders and something different is asked for recommend the wreath of fancy foliage, made of small plants of Pandanus Veitchii, small leaved dra- caenas, Caladium argyrites. miniature kentias, and cocus, croton leaves, and other foliage of the greenhouse. When of good size a very artistic de- sign can be made of this material, and ADOLPHUS GUDE, WASHINGON. D. C. Vice-President Society of American Florists. 1921. The American Florist. 189 BLACKISTONE'S STORE, WASHINGTON, D. C. when flowers are scarce it can be used in combination to good advantage. Hardy out-door foliage such as laurel, green and golden privet, hemlock and green oak are splendid stock where there is much funeral or decorative work. It is sing"ular that some re- tailers carry little or any of this shrubbery while others find it indis- pensable and of great advantage in all their work. In the summer line of cut flowers there should always be a little of the higher grades, a few of the best asters, gladioli, roses and Easter lilies. The larger stores aim to carry only the best but at times balk at the price and nearly always to their disadvantage. High grade stock always goes farther, makes up to the best advantage and a little touching up with this, gives tone and character to otherwise indifferent work. When one considers the amount of money that is lost annually through bills which for one reason or another appear uncollectible it would seem as if considerable time and planning could be given profitably to the stop- ping of these leaks. In the first place, see that the charge is safe before it gets on the books. The Initial trans- action from a stranger should be for cash. If credit is asked for, because temporarily without funds, it should only be .given on good reference, and the bill sent at once after delivery. When any accounts run over two months it is time they were looked after, in fact with extravagent peo- ple the only way to keep them with you, is not to let the account pile up, as then they will go somewhere else. Asters in pots, in flower, are now at- tractive and make a bit of cheer for the sick room. They also work well into plant baskets of which there should always be a few examples that will relieve the plainness of the store or window at this time. The perfect- ly clean store is well worth all the efforts it takes to keep it in this con- dition. Dust is an abhorrence to all careful housekeepers and all tables, chairs, desks, etc., that are likely to be in use by customers should be dusted frequently to avoid unfavor- able comment. Business Outlook. Instead of waiting for some myste- rious set of forces to restore good times, the people of the United States have settled down to the grim and sober business of working out their own salvation, writes Archer Wall Douglas, chairman of the committee on statistics and standards of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, in his monthly review of busi- ness conditions In the August number of The Nation's Business. While the return to better times is certain to be slow, he says, there can be no doubt as to the final recovery. ■ "The story of the present business depression," says Mr. Douglas, "is very similar to other depressions which have occurred during the past half cen- tury. The beginning of the end of speculation and over-expansion came with restriction of credit that put a sudden crimp in the volume of busi- ness and started prices downward on their long journey of declines. Then followed the slowing down in indus- try, the incubus of much unemploy- ment, and all the attendant ev'ils of hard times. After the first shock, there were a -flood of forecasts of an early return to former conditions and the passing of those ills which afflicted the country. Invariably the prophe- cies came to grief. "One of the earmarks of past de- pressions was the fantastic schemes advanced to prevent the return of such ei-as. These schemes included the stabilization jef prices and doing some- thing to the currency so that its pur- chasing power would always be the same. And there are those among us who take these theories seriously to- day just as our forbears did in their day. We have at least one consola- tion in this generation, that out of the welter of past misfortunes we have learned the lesson of a sound financial system as embodied in the Federal Reserve Bank. "The chronicle in industrial life is one of better business in leather, espe- cially in boots and shoes; lower prices in an increasing number of makes of automobiles, and of good business in automobile sundries; lower prices in oil with the likelihood of consequent decreased production; continued dull- ness in mining; some improvement in clothing; production in steel and iron down to lower levels and with reduced prices, yet with slight increase in sales of some of the finished products; a generally good movenaent in summer seasonable goods; slow increase in construction as the costs of material and of labor decline in different sec- tions, more particularly in large cities, and better wholesale trade in general but of smaller volume of retail busi- ness in the large centers." Ashtabula, O. — D. E. Ticker is building four greenhouses, 15x100 feet, on his property on Nathan street. 190 2^ HE American Florist. Aug. 13, THE ROSE. Roses la Summer. One of the most successful rose SDecialists in the Philadelphia, Pa., section is James Verner of Garrett- ford, Delaware county, .iust across the Philadelphia county line. -\s places go, Mr. Verner's is comparatively small, there being: two houses 45x380 feet, and another section of six raised roofs in one enclosure with a floor space about one and one-half times as large as the other houses combined. Altogether there are 24.000 rose plants all in ground beds, set 12 inches apart. At the time of our visit, July 10, Mr. Verner was enjoying the cool ocean breezes at his summer home. Ocean Gate, near Barnegat Bay, N. J., and our information comes from the com- petent foreman, George Cummings, who appeared to have all the details of both summer and winter culture at his finger tips. One of the most successful vai'ieties Is Maryland. This is a good pro- ducer from the middle of December until the last of August, when it is dried off, cut back and brought on in time for a late December and Christmas crop and then flowers continuously until August. Another old timer with which over half the place is planted is Dou- ble ^Vhite Killarney. He forces 13,000 of this variety. Some of these beds are going strong at the present time while others are in the various stages of recovery from their two weeks' period of drought, resting and cuttting back. They have found here that 14 days will give just as good results in rest- ing roses, as the month or six weeks, and sometimes longer that some grow- ers consider necessary. Pilgrim has been tried and given good satisfaction; in comparison with other roses at this time it is a trifle paler than winter, but does not burn and is of good size. A bed of Premier had turned in a splendid card all win- ter but commenced to scorch badly the last of June and was dried off and cut back. Several beds of Maryland have been in eight years and are still up to the limit of production. A bed in for 10 years was changed this sea- son to make room for more Double "WTiite Killarneys, and it was found the roots of these old plants had gone down, below the bottom of the bed over a foot into the clay subsoil. In the 45-foot houses there are four central paths and two narrower ones along the sides. Opposite each of these central paths there is a door at each end of the house for use at times of mulching or when necessary to change the soil. Mr. Cummings has been much pleased that the roses have come through the intense heat of the past two weeks as well as they have. "With the exception of the Premier there has been very little burning of flowers or foliage, although on July 4 many of the younger growths wilted, but recov- ered in the cool of the evening. They find the Double White Killarney al- ways in demand both winter and sum- mer, the plants now bearing are very vigorous and strong without the slight- est sign of running out or of lack of vigor. The beds planted to replace some of their Marylands are coming along vigorously through their mulch of cow manure, which is the standard accelerator used here. Success in growing roses was just like solving one problem after another, Mr. Cummings stated, and there must be no letup in the hundred and one things that have to be looked after, not to mention the new pests and fungoid growths that affected the roots and foliage. One can close the ofiice door and return in a couple of days and with the exception of a lit- tle" dust find things just the same. But the greenhouse has to be looked after continuously, as one little mistake may mean the loss of a season's crop. The quality of the stock here runs a little above the average, Mr. Verner having discovered long ago that qual- ity counts if one wants to get the best returns. K. Roses Awarded Gold Medal in England. A large number of novelties was en- tered for the medal and certificate at the exhibition of the National Rose So- ciety held at London, June 2.9, but though a number of these were more or less attractive, and sufiicient blooms were put up to fill a fair-sized tent, there was nothing to cause in- tense excitement or enthusiasm, and most of the trade growers present seemed a little disappointed. No doubt this was to some extent the result of an unfavorable season, which prevent- ed some novelties being put up in good form. We remarked that Irish novel- ties were less numerous than usual, and Mr. McGredy, who usually shows strongly, did not bring anything. Two gold medals and five certificates were granted. Betty Uprichard, H. T. (Alex Dick- son, Ltd., Belfast). — The flower is not large, and opens somewhat thin, but is a most glorious color, the tints being almost impossible to describe. The out- side of the petal is a glowing cerise- red, with a suffusion of orange through it. Should make a remarkable garden rose and will certainly b'e strongly in request. Gold medal. Muriel Wilson, Tea (Geo. Prince, Ox- ford). — A very delicate creamy-white; exhibition size and full well-formed flower, with plenty of substance. We have not had many new teas of late, so this will be a welcome acquisition. Gold medal. Lady Craig, H. T. (Hugh Dickson, 'Ltd.. Belfast). — Cream, deepening to tawny orange, good, rather globular form. Attractive color; slightly scent-* ed. Certificate of merit. • Mrs. Oakley Fisher, >H. T. (B. R. Cant & Sons, Colchester). — A very prptty single flower, a genuine single, not semi-double; the color, a tawny yellow, is distinct and attractive, and we noted a very pretty table decora- tion done with it. Certificate of merit. Mrs. Henry Bowles, H. T. (Chaplin Bros., Ltd., Waltham Cross. — Very at- tractive color, a rich, glowing, rosy shade, deeper on the outside of the pe- tal. Not large, but nicely formed, with reflexing petal. Certificate of merit. Sybil, H. T. (Bees, Ltd., Sealand Nursery, Chester). — Blush deepening to rosy-salmon, full, but nice pointed form; not much scent. Certificate of merit. W. E. Wallace, H. T. (Hugh Dick- son, Ltd.). — Creamy-yellow, deepening JOHN YOUNG, NEW YORK. Secretary Society of American Florists. 1921. The American Florist 191 LOUISE FLOWER WHOP, WASHINGTON, D. C. to pale apricot. Good color and form, rather in .the style of Mme. Ravary. Certificate of merit. Among the novelties passed by the judges were several which were worthy of mention. Among these we noted Waltham Crimson (Chaplin Bros.), in the way of K. of K. Coral Cluster (R. Murrell, a pretty coral Poly. Mrs. T. J. English (English & Son), a neat, pretty flower, rather after Perle d'Or. Rosa lucens erecta (Paul & Son), a blush climber. Lady Dixon Hartland (B. Cant), resembling Lady Pirrie. Sover- eign (B. Cant), a golden yellow Per- netyana, fine color. Portia (Bees), tawny apricot, charming color. Jas. Walley (W. E'aslea), after style of Mrs. Aaron Ward. — British Horticul- tural Advertiser. Where Quality Counts. General average stock is the result where ordinary cultural methods and equipment are considered good enough, but where the best is none too good, and quality before quantity is the watchword, there are seen grades that measure up to the most criti'cal re- quirements. Such is the quality stock as seen in the modern plant of the Robert Craig Co., Nprwood, Pa. Specialties here in foliage plant classes are crotons, sev- eral houses being filled with brilliantly colored stock in from. 4-inch pots up to large tubs of made-up specimens that look very aristocratic. Dracaenas in variety occupy a large range. A num- ber of the leading varieties are grown in quantity. Lord Woolseley, War- neckii, Massangeana, Fragrans, and Terminalis are seen in large blocks, while a table of the new D. Tricolor, a combination in the foliage, of pink, white and green, is very striking. God- sefBana. Sanderiana and Kelleriana so useful in plant basket combinations, are seen in quantity. Ferns are a staple, there is house after house of Teddy Jr., as compact and symmetrical plants as one would want to see. Norwood, Verona, a,nd Smithii occupy large spaces. Pan- danus Vietchii is a quantity product, and they are here by the thousands, in various sizes, from, cutting bed to finished specimens. Several houses of Ar_eca Leutescens in from 4-inch pots to 10-inch tubs will gladden the heart of every decorator. A Modernized Plant That it pays to keep up-to-date in in- tensive culture and in the arrangement of the greenhouses so as to get the best results from every square foot of ground ground covered space, has been proven to a degree by Henry I. Faust of Merion, Pa. For years he struggled along with an old range of small houses, making a specialty of Easter, Christmas and spring bedding plants. He filled the houses in summer with chrysanthemums. Under the condi- tions, Mr. Faust found lots of hard work, but very few yards of velvet when he measured up to the close of the year. Finally he deter;nined when two ad- Joining houses became beyond repair, that he would replace them with one modern structure. It was quite a step imder the conditions but he went ahead and at last had a house of which he was proud, and which soon demon- strated its efficiency. The following year another old house was replaced and a year or two after, he made his most important move, a range of sever- all small houses clustered together were replaced with a new King house 42x 200 feet, more than doubling the space covered by the old structures. "With his new additions and the generally"in- creased efficiency of the other houses he commenced a more intensive use of the bench sapce. Teddy Jr. ferns he has found most profitable to fill in be- tween other crops, during their grow- ing on period. The large house of King construction is kept filled with this stock, there always being quantities in six-inch pots hanging from the rafters to give them a more symetrical finish. His additional specialties are poin- settias, cyclamen, primroses, hydran- geas, and always a good crop of bed- ding plants after Easter. It takes con- siderable hustlin;?- to be always on edge with this varied line, but by careful planning and getting new crops in con- dition to closely follow and fill up available space, the finished stock is on hand when its season opens. At pres- ent there are several houses of cycla- men in from four to S-inch pots, all" well advanced and showing the results of special culture. They have, by careful handling in the matter of watering and frequent spraying, weathered the past month's record heat, which is so hard on the cyclamen, and will from now on make their growth and early ripening of the bulbs that is so necessary to quantity of bloom. Poinsettia cuttings are rooted from July l.T on and up to middle of August. Stock plants are placed in from four to fi-inch pots, igrown inside, which yield about five crops of cuttings. These are of good size, the shoot when ready for the sand, being from four to six inches in length. As fast as made the cut- tings are thrown into a tub of wa'er, where when finished, they remain im- mersed for half an hour, which insures the filling of the stems and foliage with water. When placed in the sand the 192 The American Florist. Aug. 13, plants are well watered and covered the first few days with paper, which is removed at night. The cutting bench is on the north side of a wide house, the glass of which is whitewashed. Along the front of the bed is a cheese cloth curtain. The bed receives none but the initial watering and the cut- tings are ready for potting within 15 days. At one time bottom heat was thought necessary, now Mr. Faust finds they do better without, his strike being practically 100 per cent. A new water grate which with the aid of electrically driven blowers burn the $1 to $2 per ton delivered refuse of the hard coal yards, has proved most economical, it taking- no more of this than the higher grades, Mr. Faust says the supply is such that he can depend on it for all future needs. A new three- car garage, water and air tight, with cement floor and electric liight and water, installed at a cost of $700 complete, is the latest addition. This is a very good looking structure with asbestos covered roof and sides, sub- stantial in every way. It comes in fin- ished sections that can be put together iby any man handy with tools. Under the old system Mr. Faust found the Isusiness slavish and a great worry, while now it is a scource of much sat- isfaction, comfort and pleasure. Canadian Florists' and Gardeners' Ass'n PETEBBORO CONVENTION, AUG. 8-10. The twenty-fourth annual conven- -tion of the Canadian Florists' and Gardeners' Association is in progress at the Armory, Peterboro, Ont., as we go to press, continuing three days, August 8-10. with an excellent pro- gTamme, and numerous trade exhibits. President "W. E. Groves, of Hamil- ton, Ont., will call the meeting to order at the opening session Monday afternoon, and C. J. Hay, of Brock- ville, Ont.. will respond to the wel- coming- address by Mayor Mclntyre. President Groves will follow with his annual address, and the remainder of the session will be taken up with reports of committees, announce- ments of programme features, ques- tions and closing with a paper by C. A. Smith, of Montreal, Que., on "The Culture of Commercial Ferns." At the evening session, the impor- tant matter of revising the constitu- tion will be considered, followed by the presentation of two papers, one by H. J. Moore, of Toronto, Ont., on "Plant Breeding," and "What Science Can Do for the Florist," by Prof. J. W. Crow, of the Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph. The second day will be devoted to a number of interesting addresses and discussions, which will undoubtedly prove both entertaining and profitable to all present. At 1 p. m. the members will take a boat trip over the famous Lift Lock and thence down the Otona- bee river into Rice Lake. The asso- ciation banquet, to be held at the Empress hotel at 8 p. m., will be one of the feattires of the meeting. At the evening session, which will convene at 9:30 o'clock, J. McP. Ross, of Toronto, will be the first speaker, his topic being ■"Landscape Gardening," followed by "W. C. Hall, of Montreal, whose subject ivill be "Christmas Plants." For the morning of the last day, August 10, the- programme features are : "Managing a Retail Store," by A. M. Terrill, of Calgary, Alta., and a paper and demonstration on "Art in Floral Arrangement," by S. A. Frost, of Toronto. The annual meeting of the retail florists' sub-section will also take place at this time. The final business session will open at 1 :30 p. m., at which officers for the ensuing- year will be elected, and the place for holding the next convention be decided. At 3:30 o'clock the mem- bers will be taken for an automobile ride through the city, visiting the prin- cipal industries. Sports at Nichols oval and a theatre party in the eve- ning will conclude the programme of the association. THE OPENING SESSIONS. Our representative advises the con- vention opened on schedule time under ideal conditions with 150 in attendance. Second Vice-President Clark was un- able to appear on, account of illness and the discussion of the president's ad- dress was taken up by Alex. Simpson of Toronto. Prof. J. W. Crow, of Guelph was unable to attend on ac- count of bronchial trouble. The exhibitors include : Roman J. Ir- win, New York; M. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J.; Dale Estate, Brampton; Carl Grobtia, Mimico; Burch Reed Co., Toronto, and Scrims, Ottawa. PRESIDENT W, E. GROVES' ADDRESS. A glance at the names of the long line of presidents of the Canadian Flo- rists' and Gardeners' Association dur- ing nearly a quarter of a century compels serious thought on the part of any man who is honored with the high position today. A fast developing in- dustry has of necessity to face an in- creasing number of problems, and when it is remembered that a presi- dent can only consult his committee once or twice during the year, the of- fice is charged with importance and responsibility. I frankly confess that, looking back over three hundred and sixty-five days of work, there is the feeling that however high the hopes and however strenuous the labor, so much is left undone that one wonders what has been really accomplished. So my purpose in this address is to indicate directions in which we have labored, rather than to boast of re- sults, and I want to suggest some lines of work that I think demand atten- tion. May I say here that I am glad my year of office brings the conven- tion to Peterboro, one of the important, if not one of the very large cities in the country. Big city life, big city enthusiasm and big city opportunity are, no doubt, necessary to our com- mercial life, but it is well not to lose sight of the fact that this work is largely educational, and while the great centers need enlightenment, the "not so large" should be remembered. I am sure it will do us good to be here and I trust we will leave a little line of light behind. The chief work of the year has been done by your special committees, to whom thanks are due. The chairman J. J. HESS, OMAHA, NEB. Treasurer Society of American Florists. 1921. Thp American Florist. 193 t •- 1- J^r-^ ^^HpkflKi Wk S^ ^^^ ^M|r 4hbI |g|^^^^^;.^ , fljjv S^^lMWP^lUS^W^OPr^s^''' ^1 ^P' hI ii^^w^^^»y^ ^P^H ^hPf ^ly^g ^■^^ ^H ^^^L^^s Mrs. George Asmus, Chicago. President Ladies' Society of American Florists Miss Martha C. Gunterberg, Chicago, Second Vice-Pres. Ladies' Society Amer. Florists of each will report, for which reason I barely mention each branch of work. Education haa been receiving- some at- tention, and I sug-gest that this com- mittee be asked to continue its work in the belief that there is before it a great need and a .great opportunity. A suggestion made at the executive meet- ing is receiving attention, namely, that a fund be established for the creation of an award in the shape of a medal to be granted from time to time to men who have done muofi for the wel- fare and development of the industry in Canada. There is an .unlimited field for work along such lines as these. Registration has reached a point where really practical work is being done, thanks to the enthusiasm and labor of H. J. Moore. Tariff and taxes are always with us and we need to be watchful. An amount of work impossible of tabula- tion has been done by this' committee under the chairmanship of Major Con- non, and the work is by no means un- necessary. The sales tax is so com- plicated a matter even now that some collectors are insisting on collections of the retail tax, some are asking for payment of tax on all plants sold dur- ing this last bedding season, while in many places the tax was never col- lected or remitted even when it was supposed to be in operation. Should we not get a better interpretation than this? We seek no favors, we want to take our proper share of the financial burden of the state, but we do pro- test against the caprices of minor offi- cials in many of our small cities and towns. We should all pay or none be liable, and I submit that we have a right to expect from the great Depart- ment of Revenue, intelligent and defi- nite rulings on this question. Another new committee (the legislative) will be giving account of itself, and it has done good work. With E. B. Hamilton at its head, it has advanced the work of incorporation so that this should shortly be fait accompli. The com- mittee is also in touch with the legis- lature, being already engaged in op- posing a bill introduced in the Ontario house manifestly unfair to one branch of our industry. Captained by E. J. Hayward, the press and publicity committee has in Mrs. 'Wm. F. Gude, Washington, D. C. First Vioe-Pres. L.adies' Society Amer. Florists. Mrs. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Seo'y Ladies' Society of American Florists. Miss Perle B . Fulmer, Des Moines, la. Treas. Ladies' Society of American Florists. many ways done real work. The asso- ciation is much indebted to the chair- man for his readiness at all times to give of his very best to back up the ofBcers in any effort for the common good. At its meeting in February last, the executive appointed a vice-presi- dent for each province as provided by the constitution. There are signs al- ready that this new interest if kept alive will be of great value in th? broadening and strengthening of the organization. At this meeting appli- cation was received for the foi-mation of a retailers' sub-section. Permission was heartily granted and this sub- section is now an accomplished fact. We welcome the development and are sure that while specially caring for retailers' problems, the child will keep in mind the greater needs and in its ap- pointment of offlcers will select men who will rally round the parent association. Among the many public activities of your president, it was a pleasure in September last to carry a greeting and welcome on your behalf to the first Canadian convention of the American Association of Cemetery Superintend- ents. This was one of the strongest horticultural conventions ever held in Canada, the greeting from the national society being much appreciated. These are just hints of some of the opera- tions of your officers during the year. May I be allowed to express my per- sonal sincere thanks to my fellow offi- cers, one and all, for their support and co-operation? To the Canadian Florist and its editor I am also under real obligation for support at all times and for the freedom to use its columns for the benefit of our work. My record is by no means perfect and I claim nothing more than an honest desire to do the best I knew for the associa- tion and the profession. Before leaving the past, it is a duty to mention those we miss. The name of Scrim directly and through our friend, Mr. Mepstead, has been so long connected with this association that it was a shock early in the year to know that death had claimed one of the younger members of the firm, Charles Sci'im. Your executive, in your name, sent a message of sympathy to 194 The American Florist. Aug. 13, _ the.iami_bri_. A_bi3Ut J.l)ia .aamfi J:iinej_Qne of the older mem'bers and a formei' meraber of the executive, William Hunt, of Guelph, Qnt., passed suddenly to his long home. A man. of much at- tainment, wide sympathies and full of an intense desire for development of the highest and best in the profes- sion to which, he had devoted so much of his life, he is missed by a host of friends, who admired and respected him. Just a few words as to outlook. I have no programme, but it is impos- sible to put in a year of important office without realizing that there are still numberless opportunities for serv- ice, one or two of which I would like to indicate. From observation and a by no means limited correspondence, the conclusion is forced upon me that the time is ripe as never before for an increased membership campaign. A , combination of circumstances has made it possible for very much advisory help to be .given to numbers of fellow flo- rists up and down the country. These -and many others are now looking this way for a lead. Many are never able to attend a convention, but they are doing their full share in the building up of the industry, and, if I read the signs aright, the harvest is there for the gathering. It is, of course, essen- tial to show that the organization is broad, that the gospel it is trying to spread is "each for all and all for each" and to prove the truth of this in every one of its ramifications. The trade paper, which will probably grow laiijer and stronger as time goes on, is now a real organ of professional hor- ticulture and might be made a great factor in the campaign. Whether a membership committee with a real live wire at its head would be a good move, or whether your president could con- trol such an effort as I suggest, are matters of detail, but I insist on the importance of a forward movement in this direction. " We want to think big — in terms of not less than double our present roll — and then we want to make our effort measure up to our thinking. The result is a foregone conclusion. CO-OPERATION WITH AMERICAN SOCIETT. The kindred Society of American Florists is becoming so linked up with Canada and Canadian florists that some ofiicial linking up. with each 'other, might bear serious consideration. I find that there are about 35 annual members of the organization in Can- ada. 50 per cent of these being mem- bers of the Canadian Florists' and Gar- deners' . Association., There are 16 Canadian life members, all of these with one exception, being members of our association. We are fortunate in having as members with us about 30 friends from across the border, prob- ably all of them being aflJliated with the larger organization. These figures prove that there is already a real fel- lowship of service and it surely is not far to some method of afiiliation or representation that would make the co-operation even more useful without endangering in the smallest degree the present pleasant relationship. The same thing might be said with increased emphasis of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. The present ofiicial connection is, to say the least of it, anything but satisfactory. It is well known to those who have given the matter any attention that the interpretation of the aims and the methods of this great enterprise, as well as its operation in some districts of Canada, are a blot and a disgrace, and under the present arrangements the ordinary Canadian F. T. D. member has no chance in the world of making himself felt in an effort to alter these unsatisfactory conditions. I readily acknowledge that we are honored in some of the Canadian officials, but for futiu'e growth we need more than any- thing else a very much stronger lead than at present. There' are nearly 8I> members in Canada, over 50 per cent of whom are members of this association, and I seriously suggest that some rnethod might be easily found whereby we could have some- thing to say about the appointment of the representatives on this. side of the border. I will go further and say that I think this national assobiation deserves the right to have for itself at least one official place on the roster of those who are supposed to lead. These suggestions may be debatable, W. E. Groves, Hamilton, Ont. Pres. Canadi.in Florists' and Gardeners' Ass'n. but I defy contradiction when I say that the F. T. D. movement — the funda- mental principles of which touch the highest point of business ethics — will never come to its own in this great Dominion until -all those who are sup- posed to lead, as well as those of us who follow, catch a clearer vision of the possibilities and spread themselves for the common good. It is a source of much satisfaction to know that in October next the great association for the first time in its history comes to Canada for its convention. We place ourselves on record as rejoicing in the fact, and I suggest the appointment of a delegation to represent this associa- tion at the .convention, and to carry a greeting on our behalf. It will be noted that this brief re- sume of the past and the forward look into the future emphasizes the grow- ing need for united effort. The broad principles on which the Canadian Flo- rists' and Gardeners' Association and the other societies named stand, are mutual respect and mutual service. We might perhaps go further and make high business ethics one of the rock- bottom principles. "To realize that I am. a business man and ambitious to succeed, but that I am an ethical man ' aiid Wish 'no success that is riot founded on the hiighest justice and mo- rality. To use my best endeavors . to elevate the standards of the vocation in which I am engaged." These are just two clauses from a code of ethics of at least one kindred organization of which I know. I do not ignore the point, as I wish in a concluding wot'd to make a frank appeal for fuller recog- nition of the igreat... principle of co- operation, which, even yet we do not properly appreciate. There is no need to epitomize the.- directions in which the principle might be appUed, but I plead for the co-operative spirit. In com- mon with other . great ■ industries, we are passing through a period which should be a challenge to every worth- while business man. Much more thaii some of the country's industries, we are building for a glorious future, or letting it slip away, by our attitud.e today, and I insist that from no higher viewpoint than this we need to learn, and preach, and practice the gospel of the other fellow. Listen to words that quite recently have fallep from the lips of the President of that great Republic to the south of us: "The business skies are cleanng, but if we long for speedy sunshme, we must make up our minds to push the clouds away for ourselves. All must co-operate." And if in the march of time this association wins for itself and maintains a worthy place in the com- mercial life of this continent, it will only be because all along the- line it has stood for equity and justice, for fellowship in service and the commu- nity of interest, because in its onward march it stretched out to gather m the weak with the strong, building up as it traveled on the simple old-time faith, "Whatsoever ye, would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them." Kansas State Florists' Association. TOPEKA CONVENTION, AUGUST 4-5. The first annual convention of the Kansas State Florists' Association was held at Topeka, August 4-5. The meet- ing was a success even beyond the expectations of those actively engaged in its promotion and arrangements. The attendance, which numbered 17.5, was more than satisfactory when it is recalled that the association was or- ganized at Wichita one year ago with 38 memibers, the membership having doubled within the year. Many of the members were accompanied by then- wives and' families, which greatly added to the enthusiasm of the occa- sion. Especial mention should be made of the admirable manner in which the Topeka florists entertained the -visitors. Thursday morning was devoted to registration and viewing the trade ex- hibits. An automobile tour of the city was then taken, includimg visits to the various greenhouses and iJower stores. The banquet held at 6 :30 p. m., proved to be a very enjoyable affair, accom- panied by an excellent musical pro- gra-mme. The vocal solo numbers by Miss Genevieve Schuler and Alfred Humfeld and the dance by Miss Helen Campbell were greatly appreciated. Xhos. Keeshan acted as toastmaster. and short talks were given by Pl-esi- dent C. E. Hubbard and the various directors present. The Friday morning session which convened at 9 o'clock. President Hub- bard in the chair, was taken up in the presentation of reports and the election of officers, the following being elected to serve for the coming year: W. H. Culp, Wichita, president; Harry Smith, Hutchinson, and James Hayes, Topeka, vice-presidents; Lloyd C. Bunch, Fre- donia, secretary-treasurer, and Wm. 1931. The American Flortst, 195 KANSAS STATE FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION, TOPEKA, AUGUST 4-5 • 196 The American Florist. Aug. .13, Coupland, Coffeyville, a member of the board of directors. At the afternoon session a messag-e from the Society of American Florists to' the state association was read by H. S. Mueller, Wichita. Aaron Smith, of Fort Worth, Tex., was unable to attend, and his paper on "Creating Business," was presented by Thos. Keeshan. Other addresses included, "Retail Methods," by James Hayes; Topeka; "Flower Arrangement," by Chas. Mueller, Wichita; "Advertising," by W. H. Culp, and "The Importance of Sanitation in the Greenhouse," by Walter B. Balch, Manhattan. The meeting then adjourned after which an enjoyable picnic was , held in one of the city parks. Fredonia was chosen for the next annual meeting in 1922. THE EXHIBITS. The trade display was very good and comfortably filled the large hall as- signed for that purpose. The following firms were represented : Ove Gnatt Co., La Porte, Ind., gen- eral supplies. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis., general supplies. liloyd C. Bunch, Fredonia, ferns, be- gonias, etc. A. L. Randall Co. Chicago, supplies. Central ^ Topeka Paper Co, Topeka, florists' paper. Pittsburg Clay Products Co., Pitts- burg, Kans., flower pots. W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago, bulbs and seeds. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago, sup- plies and plants. Raedlein Basket Co., Chicago, T. J. Noll Floral Co., Kansas City, Mo., artificial flowers and supplies. Kansas City Wholesale Cut Flower Co., Kansas City Mo., cut, flowers, bas- kets and supplies. S. S. Pennock Co.. Philadelphia, Pa., wire work and supplies. J, Ralph Souder, Hutchinson, cut asters. , . , Newton Floral Co., Newton, photo oi Geranium, E. H. Kunze. Pinehurst Floral Co., Pleasant Hill, Mo., ferns and plants. Topeka Steam Boiler Works, Topeka, florists' heating systems. A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, sup- P"^"- W. H. C. Co-Opsratlon and Organization. Address by J. P. Ammann, Edwardsville. Ill Before the Kansas State Flo"sts' .As- sociation at Topeka, August 4, 1921. Members of the Kansas State Florists Association : I come before you in the interest ot co-operation and organization, repre- senting the Society of American Flo- rists in the capacity of chairman of the membership campaign committee, and it is in the interest primarily of that cause that I want to dwell upon a few moments. ^ . „^ The S A. F. and O. H. was organized in the year 1885 in qincinnati by a small band of loyal pioneers who had a vision for the future of florticulture and ornamental horticulture m this country We can now readily see that even they built better than they knew. This was the first organization of flo- rists in this country, hence it is termed the "Parent Body." From it- have sprung all other organizations of Hori- culture : First^The florist clubs m the various large cities; then, the Florist Hail Association, the Carnation, the Rose and Chrysanthemum Societies, the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Associa- tion, the Gladiolus, the Sweet Pea, Pe- ony, Dahlia, and many other national specialty societies; the state florists' associations, and the youngest of all, I think, is the National Flower Growers' Association. Now, a common remark made by many in the last few years is that we are becomins over-organized, too many duplications and different societies to join. Well, let us see if this is true. First, we do need the Society of Amer- ican Florists. Yes, of course it is the only national body that represents all the allied branches of our trade. Well, what about the florists' clubs? Of course we need them. They are the trade centers of our communities. Well, what about the Florists' Hail Associa- tion? "Well, I guess yes," says Mr. Grower. That is about all the insur- ance protection a grower has. Why this association this year alone paid out over $75,000 in losses and still has a $50,000 reserve fund. "Certainly we need that," says the grower. Next, we have the American Carnation Society. What about that? Can we not elim- inate that? Well, let us see? Would it pay the trade to discard an organiza- tion that is primarily responsible for the development of the American car- nation from the old Snowden-Hintze's White, William Scott and others to the Enchantress varieties and the Laddie of today? "No!" shouts the whole trade. Let this organization of special- ists keep up its good work. It means progress. Then let us discard the American Rose Society. Shall we? "By no means," says the rose grower, the re- tailer, and even the dear public. You cannot afford to disrupt an organiza- tion that has been such a great factor in building up the rose in America from the old Bon Salines, Safranos and Sovieriede Wooton (much as we loved them) to the Columbias, Mrs. Chas. Russells and Premiers of today; even the grand old American Beauty has to give way to progress. No, in- deed, we cannot spare the American Rose Society. Well, then, how about the Chrysanthemum, the Gladiolus, the Sweet Pea or other special flower soci- eties? Can't Ave spare any of them? Well, as a matter of fact, folks, the answer is the same. We need every one of the special organizations. They each have a specific work to perform. That means progress. Then we might look into the matter of state florists' associations that have sprung up so frequently here of late years. Well, this brings us to where I want to say something. When you can, through a state florists' associa- tion, with dues at $1 a year, bring about and be a sponsor for an exclu- sive floriculture experiment station and educational training schoool for the young, such as has been done in Illinois, my own state, within almost a decade, the argument against state associations is killed. Do you know, folks, that this year we graduated 24 students from a four-year course in floriculture at this school? Surely, we can appreciate what that means when we stop to think how scarce the old time gardener is be- coming in this country. Furthermore, nearly every one of these state associa- tions will soon have enough Society of American Florist members to put their president on the executive board of the society. Oh, yes, we need the state as- sociations." ALL SOCIETIES NECESSARY. We are nearing the end of elimina- tions, and we find we cannot spare any yet, but here we have one — "The Flo- rists' Telegraph Delivery Association. What a howl from everybody! Even some of the greatest merchants in the country say: "You fools!" Why, do you realize that in the F. T. D. you have one of the finest merchandising organizations of any line of producers or dealers in the .world? Yes, Albert Pochelon and a few others humbly ad- mit : "It is true; we are now selling by telegraph anually about $2,000,000 worth of flowers, and it is growing at the rate of 40 to 50 per cent a year; and then, too, I, Pochelon, Mike Bloy, and a few others need a job, so it would be too bad, really, to disrupt this- infant organization; but if you insist that we really have too many, go ahead and disband us. "No, no!'' shouts the trade and public, both of whom are benefited mutually. "We don't care even it you have to pay President Breitmeyer a salary, too; but keep that great organization alive." _ So, now, we have reached the baby organization, the Flower Growers' As- sociation. Well, it Is too young yet to say much good for it, only we think it . is real good looking and favors the parent, the Society of Anierican Flo- rists, in many respects. Until it -grows up big enough to show its mettle, we shall not try to defend it. Many of us believe there is a place, too, for this or- ganization of producers, and are willing to nurse it along awhile. One thing is certain — if it proves itself anywhere near as useful as any of the other above named organizations have proved them- selves, there, too, will be a permanent place for the National Flower Grow- ers' Association. Now, I think we have proved the need for all our organizations, but let us just for a moment give the parent body a little more consideration. If, as stated before, the Society of American Florists is -either directly or indirectly responsible for all these other organi- zations, then the members of all these other organizations should also be mem- bers of that society in order to properly affiliate with the parent body; some 20 of such organizations have at least in part already accomplished that, and we must all agree that the results have been phenomenal. Have you ever stopped to consider that in 1919, with- in the space of one year, 1,000 life members were added to the Society of American Florists? These are more life members than the society had ac- quired in its entire history of 35 years of existence. Phenomenal, I say, be- cause it was accomplished largely through these affiliating organizations. Think of the honor of one president having the privilege to sign more life membership certificates than all his 34 predecessors together. I certainly do- appreciate having had that distinctive honor. I want to say frankly, how- ever, that the credit belongs to the workers in the aflJliating organizations and to them alone. FUNDS OF SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS Right here I want to make an ex- planation that I do not believe the trade in general is informed on. We have in the last year heard a great deal about the Society of American Florists' funds, both permanent and general. Well we need not worry about the permanent fund, that now is approximately $50,000 and has always been intact, in the hands of the watch- dog of our treasury, J. X Hess, has all now safely invested in bonds and mortgages. However, with the general funds it was another matter. We have- been running low for several years, at 1921. The American Florist. 197 least since the life membership cam- paign was so successfully launched. It was caused, as you readily see, by tak- ing- some GOO or more annual members and making them life members, there- by taking approximately $2,000 per year from the general fund, and put- ting it in a lump suni of about $15,000, into the permanent fund, reducing our working capital annually by over $2,00U; for after it got into the perma- nent fund we could not touch it. Hence, we have been running at a low mark in the general fund of the society. That is one reason w;iy we are n»w in the midst of a campaign for new members. Another reason is that we feel every florist owes it to the society to be a member thereof. This campaign is not costing the society a cent. Individuals will bear all expense. I said before that some 20 organi- zations are now affiliating with the national body, having their presidents seated in- the sessions of the executive board of the Society of American Florists and a voice in its delibera- tions. There are however all told about 65 florists' clubs, state associa- tions and specialty organizations, so you see we have not nearly all affiliat- ing yet. We hope, however, with the close of the present membership drive to have several more lined up. Three states — Oklahoma, Georgia and Texas, have just passed under the wire and are now eligible. It may be well here to quote you- from the amended constitution of the Society of American Florists Just the number of members required in the organizations for various states, in order to place their president on the society's board of directors : Class A — Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illi- nois and California; 100 members. Class B — Indiana, Michigan, Iowa, Missouri, Texas, Maryland and Wis- consin; 75 members. Class C — Minnesota, Kansas, Dis- trict of Columbia, Kentucky, Tennes- see, Colorado ani3 Connecticut; 50 members. Class D — Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nlebraska, Delaware, West Virginia, Mississippi. Arkansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Geor- gia, Florida, Alabama. Louisiana, Ok- lahoma, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, Washington and Oregon; 2.5 members. At the nieeting of the executive board held Januai-y last in Washing- ton, D. C, 26 officers and directors including the affiliating directors sat in session for two days and evenings. I am willing to predict that the time is not far distant when 50 men will be gathered at such meetings, each repre- senting a different organization and their interests. This, folks, is co-opera- tion, where we all gather under the one banner of our parent society, the grand old Society of American Florists, and together work for the future suc- cess of the trade in general. In closing let me ask you men of the great state of Kansas to get in on this drive for Society of American Florists' memberships. Put the president of your association on the national board, but don't stop at that, m-ake the florists of Kansas all 100 per cent Society of American Florists, and Kansas State Ploi'lsts' Association members. They owe it to their state and to the na- tional body as well. Where is there a florist in any hamlet or city out of the 15,000 in this country who does not proudly display our slo'^an. "Say It With Flowers?" And the very least they could do to reciprocate would be to join the national organization and one or two local organizations. This rnust be brought to the attention of these 11,500 florists throughout the country who are yet outside our ranks, not only in writing, but through the personal touch as well. Make mission- aries of yourselves for this great cause and put the banner of the Society of American Florists where it rightfully belongs, alongside of the "Say It With Flowers" slogan that it created. New York Federation of Societies. SYRACUSE MEETING, SEJPTEMBEK 14. The annual meeting of the New York Federation of Horticultural Societies and Floral Clubs will be held at 2 p. m., Wednesday, September 14, at the New York State fair grounds, Syracuse, N. Y. Upon arrival the delegates will re- port at the booth of the Cornell Uni- versity floriculture department and the exact room where the meeting is to be held will he designated. Immediately following the business session the Syra- cuse Florists' Association will entertain the visiting delegates at the Oneida Lakeside Club house at Oneida Lake. Important business is to be trans- acted at the business meeting and there should be a full representation of the affiliated societies throuigh their dele- gates. Those who have enjoyed the hospitality of the Syracuse florists in previous years know that a good time is assured. E. A. White, Sec'y. Lalic Geneva Summer Show. The midsummer show of the Lake Geneva Garden Club, held at Horti- cultural hall. Lake Geneva, Wis., July 2!_>, with numerous exhibits of flowers, fruits, vegetables and farm products was a success in every way. There were 46 entrants in 110 classes. The first prige for the best collection of wild flowers was won by Mrs. E. Ayres, with J. T. Llewellyn second and C. L. Hutchinson third. An exhibit of cut flowers, 25 varieties, one kind to each vase, won by Mrs. P. T. A. Junkin, with H. M. Byllesby, second, was one of the features of the show. Other awards were as follows : Group of foliage plants, J. J. Mitchell, 1st; Group of ferns, J. J. Mitchell, 1st; Flowering plants with palms and ferns, Wm. Wrigley, 1st; J. J. Mitchell, 2nd, and for a collection of annuals, 18 varieties, J. Borden, 1st; Wm. Wrigley, 2nd; M. A. Ryerson, 3rd. There were six entrants in the table decoration class. Mrs. E. Swift carrying off first honors, with Mrs. Peterkin, second. The vegetable classes were strongly contested, the one calling for 12 varie- ties being won by T. J. Lefens, 1st, and P. A. Rehm, 2nd. The principal winners in apples and pears were Mrs. P. T. A. Junkin and S. B. Chapin. The judges for the occasion were J. Living- ston, Milwaukee, Wis., H. Tolman and A. Montgomery, Lake Geneva. L. J. Merriman, Elkhorn, judged the farm and dairy products. "Wm. McKinnon, Sec'y. Wisconsin State Florists' Associaiion. The following resolution was adopted at the third semi-annual meeting of the Wisconsin State Florists' Associ- ation, at Madison, July 10, 1921 : "Whereas, it has come to the atten- tion of the members of our association that in owe dealings with advertisers in our sevei'al trade journals the goods and wares offered proved to be less valuable or serviceable, and the trans- action quite unsatisfactory and we have therefore come to question the reliability of such advertisements. "Be it therefore resolved, that we request the managers of our trade journals to be more careful in accept- ing advertisements, so that the houses or concerns offering goods, wares and merchandise in the trade journals may- be reliable and their advertisement trustworthy." OBITUARY. George Grou. Geopge Grou, a boyhood friend of J. Plerpont Morgan, died at the Hart- ford, Conn., hospital, Friday, July 29 age 90 years. His father, the late John Grou, Avas the first florist in Hartford to erect a greenhouse, which was lo- cated on Vine street in 1840. At that time Vine street was considered in the country. George, the son, was born m that city, June 1, 1832, being a great traveler and sportsman, and was a veteran of the Crimean war. Until the end of his fife he was very enthusiastic m land and water fighting, and it was. a pleasure and very instructive to lis- ten to his tales of other countries. Mn Grou, although 90 years of age, was very active until late in life. He was one of the last of the "Forty-niners." The funeral was held August 1, with burial at Sprirug Grove cemetery. G. G. McG. Angelo Serventi, Angelo Serventi, well known florist of Stockton, Calif., died at his home m that city, July 27, age 43 He came to the United States from Italy when 14 years of age, first residing in San Francisco. A year later Mr. Ser- venti moved to Stockton where he en- gaged in the grocery business. Many years ago he disposed of this enter- prise and became prominent as a florist. The funeral services were held at the late home, 1448 South Hunter street, and later at St. Mary's Church, July 31. Mr. Serventi is survived by his widow, a daughter Laura, his father, three brothers and a sister. Andrew Kirk McMalion. Col. Andrew Kirk McMahon, super- intendent of Island cemetery, Newport, R. I., and a veteran of the Civil war, died at his home in that city July 31. He was born in Ireland, March 1, 1841, coming to Rhode Island when but five years of age, later residing in New- port. For 21 years Col. McMahon was superintendent of the Island cemetery, and for many years served as presi- dent of the Newport Horticultural So- ciety. Col. McMahon is survived by his widow, a daughter, Mrs. Frank P. King, and three sons, Andrew S., John Wil- liam and William O. TOKONTO, Ont. — ^J. A. Neal will open a fiower shop August 10 in a building he recently purchased at 135-37 Dan- forth avenue. Wacx), Tex. — Director-Elect Tom Wolfe of the Texas State Florists' As- sociation has returned from the San Antonio convention, well pleased with the trip. Mrs. Tom Wolfe has the plans and ground ready for the new range of glass needed in her increasing business. Pembekton. N. J. — Mrs. A. G. Ros- bach, wife of A. G. Rosbach. a former well known florist of this city, died recently at the age of 75. She had been of material assistance to her hus- band in developing his business, which she sold last year to the M. H. Coates Company. La Ge.ange, Ind. — At a recent meet- ing of the La Grange County Horti- cultural Society, the following papers were presented among other interest- ing features of the programme : "Civic Improvement," by Robt. L. Thompson, and "Vacation for the Farmers," by- Mrs. Clair Atwood. 198 The American Florist. Aug. 13, The Amirican Florist Established 1883. Subscription. United States and Mexico. $1.50 a year; Canada $i50; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, S3.00. When sending us cliange ot address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. Prom the first issue The American Florist lias accepted only trade adverlisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume a>iy responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 84 PAGES WITH COVERS CONTEXTS. Some Washington institutions (illus.) . . . . 177 — National Botanical g-arden 177 — The bureau of plant industry 178 — .Seed and plant introduction 178 Washington florists (illus.) 180 Washington's previous conventions 183 Leo Niessen Co.'s store (illus.) 18.3 W'aterinelon time 184 Society of American Florists 185 Chicago to Washington 185 Cleveland to Washington 185 St. Louis to Washington 186 Washington convention hall 18 6 Washington convention hotel rates 186 Convention railroad certificates 186 Shakespeare's garden 186 Stutters It With Flowers 186 Thos. Roland (portrait) 186 Plant notes ....; ;, 187 The retail trade" 188 — Next week in the flower shop 188 — Business outlook 180 The rose 150 — Roses in summer 190 — Roses awaded gold medal in England. 190 Where quality counts .191 A modernized plant ' 191 Canadian Florists' and Gardeners' Ass'n 192 Officers of Ladies' S. A. P. (portrait) 193 Kansas State Florists' -Ass'n (illus.) ... .194 Co-operation' and organization -J96 Lake Geneva summer show. 197 New York Federation of Societies 197 Wisconsin State Florists' Ass'n ,197 Obituary 197 — George Grou 197 — Angelo Serventi 197 — .Andrew Kirk McMahon ,197 Immortelle prices 198 AVashington 198 American Rose Society 198 Chrysanthemum Society of America .... 198 Personal 198 F. T. D. . . . : 198 San Francisco 206 Louisville, Ky .-.208 Chicago 210 Miami. ' Fla.' -214 Chicago Pageant of Progress . . .216 St. Louis, Mo 218 Philadelphia 220 Cincinnati. O ; 321 New York 222 Hartford. Conn 224 Pittsburgh, Pa 224 Kansas City. Mo ^24 The seed- trade.-. ...■...-. 238 — "\^egetable seed crops.... 238 — ^Barnard will 239 — California seed crop 240 — Holland seed exports . .242 The nursery trade. -244 — American- hydrangeas 244 — Robert Pyle entertains auotmobile'club 244 — Central Park trees 244 Oklahoma City, OlUa 244 Marliet gardeners 246 — Prices- of indoor fruits and vegetables 246 — Co-operative marketing strengthened. . 246 — Melons 246 We are in receipt of the proceedings of the thirtieth annual meetinig of the American Carnation Society, held at Washington, D. C January 26-27. President C. W. Johnson's portrait ap- pears as frontispiece. - .Washington weather recently has been cool and pleasant, and reports are that the local trade has lieen very in- dustrious in preparing for the enter- tainment of visitors. Immortelle Prices. Cable prices on the two grades of im- mortelles are higher than last season, viz., standard French grade, 450 francs per 100 bunches, Dutch grade in 100- gramm bunches, 390 francs. Washington. Time doth .stand transfix the flourish set on youtli, And delves the parallels 111 beauty's brow: Feeds on the rarities of nature's truth. And nothing stands but for his scythe to mow. To those -who have become inter- ested in the Society of American Flor- ists in recent years, a brief retrospect of the Washington convention of 190.J may be of interest. Before going into details of that convention, a few words about the place of meeting. The mem- ory of that great and good man whose name the city bears, and whose honored ashes repose but a few miles away, ■will long continue to arouse a sympa- thetic interest in the hearts of all true Americans in the many and various activities of the national capital. Since we last met in the city of Washington, another great name, that of Lincoln, has again been honored by the erection of a stately and splendid memorial on the banks of the Potomac. In the comparatively short space of time since the last Washington meet- ing, what a transformation has taken place in the world? A great war, in which we took an honorable part, spread destruction and desolati n in nations and capitals that were old when the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock, yet, thanks be to God, neither hostile guns nor the tramp of invading armies were heard in our land. It is in no spirit of boasting, and no exag- geration to state that the hopes and fears of millions of distressed peoples are today centered on the city of Wash- ington, which many intelligently, and others dimly associate with the com- passionate hearts of the American people. . It was the privilege of the writer to ! be in Washington at .the time of the convention, of. 1905, which was held August 15-lS, inclusive. The officers were: J. C. Vaughan, president; Jos- eph R. Freeman, vice-president; "V^il- liam J. Stewart, secretary, and H. B. Beatty, treasurer. Of these, Messrs. Freeman and Stewart have passed tc the beyond. W. F. Kasting was elected president,; H. M. Altick, vice-president, and Messrs. Stewart and Beatty were re-elected. Messrs. Vaughan and Beatty are, we believe the only sur- vivors. All who attended that conven- tion will recall the open-handed hos- pitality of the late Mr. Freeman and his estimable wife. They spared neither trouble nor expense to entertain the delegates and their ladies. William F. Gude and wife, too, then as always hospitable, opened their, home for President Vaughan's reception. For the encouragement of those who fear that the weather in Washington inay be hot, it should be stated that the week of the convention of 1£M>5 was cool and agreeable. Economy of space forbids a detailed accovint of the pro- ceedings; a few outstanding features must suffice. The trade exhibition was good, the only drawback being that it had to be divided and held in two halls. It was superintended by George H. Cooke, who alas, lias also joined the great majority. The bowling contest was a feature long to 'oe remembered by those who took part or were present as spectators. American Rose Society. A meetinig of the executive com- mittee of the American Rose Society was held in New York city, August 2. The committee confirmed the action of President Pyle in postponing the dis- semination of the rose Mary Wallace. It was reported that the United States Department of Agriculture had begun the propagation of more than 1,000 plants of this rose and that these plants would be equally divided among the participating nurserymen as soon as they are of suitable size next year, thus overcoming the difficulty or unfairness of securing propagating stock under the former arrangement. Nearly a dozen Arms have expressed their inter- est in the proposition. Other would-be applicants are requested to notify the secretary as soon as possible. The editor, J. Horace McFarland, reported the hand book practically com- plete. Its distribution was authorized for September. The secretary reported that the membership had passed the 2,000 mark. The committee felt -n'hile this was very gratifying that never- theless for a country as big as America and a fiower as important as the rose, this number should be more than dou- bled without much delay. Therefore plans were suggested for a vigorous membership campaign. Attention was called to a practically untouched field in the opportunity lying at the door of nearly every retail florist in the country to secure as members those of his customers who are especially ■ interested in roses. The membership committee was authorized to offer a commission of -50 cents on every new $3 -membership thus secured. Plans for the Portland, Ore., trip are being promoted. Notice -will l>e sent . out with the handbook in September. John C. Wister. Sec'y. Chrysanthemum Society of America. Ed. American Florist : Referring to the announcement in iTHE AMERICAN Florist of August 0. jpage 140, regarding the coming meet- ing of the Chrysanthemum Society of . America, to be held under the auspices of the Chicago Florists' Club at the . Auditorium hotel, November 16-17, the statement that a schedule offering lib- eral premiums is now in preparation is misleading to chrysanthemum growers, the committee having decided that not any prizes will be offered by the local societies, the exhibits to be com.plimen- tary. According to this arrangement the only prizes to be offered are the cups and other special prizes offered by the society, the competition for these being open to members of the Chrysanthemum Society of . America only. CHARLES W. Johnson, Sec'y- Personal. Dr. E. J. Butler, director of the im- perial bureau of mycology, at Kew Surrey, Eng., and Dr. Kingo Miyabe, of the Kakkaido Imperial university. coUe/ge of agriculture, of Sappora, Japan, werer recent visitors at the Wis- consin College of Agriculture, Madison, enroute from the annual summer meet- ing of the American Phytopathological Society at St. Paul, Minn., and Fargo, N. D. F. T. D. The death room of Caruso in the . Hotel Vesuvius, Naples, Italy, was filled with floral tributes, orders for flowers coming from all parts of the world. in::il. The American Florist. 199 Wants, For Sale, Etc. Small Type, 15 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, Si. 75 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section Where answers a re to be mailed from this ollice enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Sitnntion AVaiited — Grower roses, chrysanthemums, carnations and not plants; middle age; single. Address Key 570, care American Florist. Situation ^Valltecl — By single man; experienced in oruning trees, spraying, etc. Also can do greenhouse work. Chas. Boone Saunders. Alerom, liid. Situation AVanted — By orchid grower with life-long commercial experience: chiefly cattleya and spray varieties. Address Key 573, care American Florist. Situation "Wanted — By refined young woman with five years' experience in retail florists business; bouquets and designing; capable of handling most refined trade. Best references as to capabilities and personality. Prefer modern store. Address Key 568, care American Flori.st. Help ^Vanted — Florist for city greenhouse. Apply to Superintendent of park. City Hall, Topeka, Kan. Situation >Vanted — A man 47 years old; 30 years in retail stores, would like to hear from a retailer in the northwest; can give best of references. Address Key ,579, care American Florist. For Sale — ^Well established market garden and floral business. 29 hot beds, well, windmill and tank, ll-room house, also barn; four city lots. A snap at $3,600; 11,500 cash. Address JOHN' C. KRVBGSR INtedford, Box 72, \Vla. Help Wanted General Greenhouse Man In Ohio. Experienced in bfddiig stock, roses, chrys- anthemums, carnations, perennials, etc. $75 per month with room and board. Single ex-service man preferred. Ko firing. Hours 7 to 4. Key 578, care >«merican Florist. Help Wanted Reliable grower of roses, carnations and gen* eral pot plants, to take full charge; one who is looking for a future. Kindly give names of three last employers. This is a good place, in a nice town. C. G. WONNEM&N & SONS. Mexico, Missouri Wanted to Rent or Buy By thoroughly experienced florist and decorator, a large florist establishment. Only high grade proposition considered. Must stand closest investigation. Give full particulars and price in first letter. iddress Key 575, care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED By all-round grower on commercial place where good results are desired ; thoroughly experienced in growing roses, carnations, chrysanthemums and a general line of pot plants; specialist in roses and cyclamen; 16 years experience; Swedish; age 32; single; best of references; can come at once; please state wages and particulars in first letter- Key 581, care American Florist. Situation Wanted By a first-class wholesale or retail florist ; 25 years' practical experience in cut flowers, fancy potted plants, bedding stock, designing, etc ; capable of taking full charge ana handle help; middle-aged, single man. Address Key 577, care American Florist. rOR SALE Retiring from business— moving to California— tloristand gardener's plRce; seven-room house; one greenhouse, 75x 16 ft , hot water heat; lot, 46x196 ft.; stock and good will of good trade. Only ff5, COO. H. F. REIFERT, 18 West 66th Street. CHICAGO BOILERS and STACKS We have on hand all sizes of used boilers and stacks suitable for greenhouse work. RYAN BROS., 847 South Racine Ave., CHICAGO :i inches ^ § FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on g = guHUued papef; your card, etc., in = = black and leaf adopted by the S. A. P. = = in red. Prices: Per 500, f'4.50; per 1000, = = $6.50. Samples on request. Electro of = ^ li-af, postpaid,. $3. 00. Cash with order. = American Florist Co. I 440 S. Deai'born Street | I CHICAGO I %iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiv#' ^iiiniliiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiittiiitiiiitiiitiiiitiiiriiiiiiiiiMiiiiitiiiriiuiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiriiiiliiitiiiititiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiitiiiiiiHiiintitiiiiiiiiiimiiiiriir^ .■iiiiiiiiiitiiitiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiriiiiiiii[|iiiiiiiiMlltlllliilli)iiliiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriii[iiiiiiliiiilliniiiliiiiiiitiiiiiii]iiiiiiiiiriliiiiililllilllllilltlllllluilllllllliii'^ I HOME - GROWN STOCK | Greatly Increased Demand I If you have any to offer, or are likely to have any soon, | advertise in tliese columns now. 1 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. [ 440 So. Dearborn Street. .... CHIcnGO | i. = riiiiiiMiinimmfminiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiuiinnituiiNiiiniuiiiuiiiHiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiMiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiruiitniiiiiiniiiiniiniuniuiiiiMniMiiiiiniitiiiiiMiiinii^ ~iiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiitiii>iiiiitiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiniimMiM'>" iiiKmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiriiiriiiiiiiitiiiiuHiuiiiiiUMiiiiiiui^^ 200 The American Florist. Aug. 13, VAUQ HAN'S CYCLAMEN Prices on Cyclamen seeds are net — no discount. The seed is saved only from perfect plants. Shape and size of flowers, foliage and steins and general habit are points on which our seed plants are selected. There is no better Cyclamen seed in the market. GIANT ENGLISH GROWN Prices (except where noted) — 100 seeds, $1.40; 1000 seeds, $12.00 net. Mrs. Buckston. Bright salmon, frilled petals, 100 seeds, $1.80; 1000 seeds. $16.00. Pink Pearl. Lovely pale* salmon pink. 100 seeds. $1.80; 1000 seeds, $16.00. Cherry Ripe. Nearly scarlet. 100 seeds. $1.80; 1000 seeds, $16.00. Saint George. Foliage is beautifully margined with bright silver, not unlike the Begonia Rex, and the flowers are a rich salmon color. 100 seeds, $1.60; 1000 seeds, $14.00. Crimson Saint George. Foliage is beautifully margined and ornamented with bright silver. Flower vivid crimson, produced in abundance well above the foliage. 100 seeds, $1.80; 1000 seeds, $16.00. Mrs. Ij. M. Graves. The flowers art? freely produced and are carried well above the foliage. The color is an intense and brilliant salmon scarlet. A healthy vigorous grower and comes true from seed. 100 seeds. $1.80; 1000 seeds. $16.00. TSrilliant Giffanteuni. "Very robust grower. Fiery crimson flowers. 100 seeds, $1.60; 1000 seeds, $14.00. Queen Mary. Salmon with claret base Kosy Mom. Delicate rose color. Claret base. Grandiflonim Album. The largest giant white. Excelsior. White with red base. Extra large flowers. Puke of Fife. Dark rose. Princess of Wales. Deep pinlc. Princess May. Pale pink. Salmon King — 100 seeds, $1.60; 1000 seeds, $14.00. English Varieties, 31ixed — Froni separate sorts. 100 Seeds Fairy Queen. Large frilled white with crimson eye $3.00 Giant Salmon. Semi-double salmon. Very large and free-fiowering 3.00 Giant Rose. Bright rosy pink with red eye. Very free-flowering, one of the best pinks...., 3.00 Rosea Superba. Deep shell pink 1.65 Glory of Wandsbek. Salmon 1.65 1000 Seeds $18.00 18.00 18.00 14.00 14.00 100 1000 Seeds Seeds Wine Red. Very large and fine Christinas Cheer. Blood-red Magnifica. Dark rose pink Daybreak. Delicate pink > 3.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 2.40 3.0O 4.00 4.00 .40 2.00 .40 2.60 CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK 202 The American Florist. Aug. 13, SEASONABLE FLOWER SEEDS. WINTER FLOAVERING SWEET PEAS grown for us by expert seed growers, whose seed we have handled for years. We know they are right. Tr. Pkt. Asta Ohn, lavender $0.35 Blue Bird, fine blue 40 Columbia, pink and white 60 Cherry Ripe, glowing: cherry 40 Fordhook Pink 25 Glitters, orange scarlet 60 Helen Lewis 35 Heatherbell, mauve lavender 35 Hercules, pink '. . , .35 I^avender . Nora 25 Liberty, crimson 35 Melody, rose pink 35 Melody, greenhouse grown 1.00 Miss E. Gude, shell pink 25 Mrs. Spanolin, white 25 Mrs. Skach, light pink 35 Morning Star, orange scarlet 35 Orange Beauty, orange and scarlet... 1.00 Pink and White Orchid 25 Rose Queen, pink 40 Selma Swenson, soft pink 25 Improved Snowstorm, white 40 Songrster, lavender 25 Song-bird, blush white ^.^ SnoAvflake, white 35 Watchung, orchid white 35 White Orchid 25 Wedgewood, clear blue 35 Xmas Fink, orchid 35 Yarrawa, rose pink 25 Blue Yarrawa 35 Zvolanek's Rose 75 Oz. 4 Oz, Lb. $1.00 $3.00 $10.00 1.25 3.50 12.00 3.00 6.00 20.00 1.35 3.50 12.00 .75 2.50 8.00 S.OO 6.00 20.00 1.00 3.00 10.00 1.00 3.00 10.00 1.00 3.00 10.00 .75 2.50 g.OO 1.00 3.00 10.00 1.00 3.00 10.00 3.00 .75 2.50 8.00 .75 2.50 8.00 .75 2.50 8.00 1.00 3.0O 10.00 3.00 .75 2.50 8.00 1.25 3.50 10.00 .75 2.50 8.00 1.25 3.50 12.00 .75 2.50 8.00 .75 2.50 8.00 1.00 3.00 10.00 1.00 3.00 10.00 .75 2.50 8.00 1.00 .3.00 10.00 1.00 3.00 10.00 .75 2.50 8.00 1.00 3.00 10.00 2.50 g.OO 25.00 NEW COLORED FREESIAS The only colored Freesias that have made good when grown in quantity. Price now reduced low enough to make them a prof- itable bulb for everyone to grow. Gen. Pershing (Prey) — Extra robust grower, 3 ft. in height, with 4 to 5 long side laterals; large open flowers of lavender pink, yellow lip and somewhat of a bronze cast. The cut flowers have created quite a sensation on the Chicago Market for several seasons, and command the highest market prices. Viola (Prey) — Like a large wood violet, the lower petals of a deeper violet blue, a beautiful, distinct and valuable hybrid. The growth is about 30 inches in height, with 4 to 5 long side laterals, long enough for any floral work. Sold at good prices on the Chicago Market for several seasons. Prices— $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. calendtjijA, orange king (For Greenhouse Forcing.) A special selection of this popular annual, which we have sold for several years with excellent results. G'rowers for the Chi- cago market who used our seed last season obtained top prices for their cut, and we know quality is even better this season. Tr. Pkt., 50c; Oz., $2.50; V^ lb.. .$0.00. CYCLAMEN SEED German Strain, American Grown. Daybreak Pink Dark Pink "White with Eye Pure White \Vand.sbek Dark Salmon Wandshek Light Salmon Brilliant Red Dark Red Per 100, $1.50; 1,000, $12.00. CINERARIA Florists' prize mixture. Splendid large flowering strain. Tr. Pkt. (about 1,000 seeds) $1.00. PANSY New crop, combination mixed. First-class mixture for general florist use. Tr. Pkt., $1.00; oz., $7.00. Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora now on hand. Write for prices. A. HENDERSON & CO., 166 N. Wabish Ave., CHICAGO GYGLAMEN Strong, clean, healthy plants, 4-inch, ready for shift to 5-inch, of Peterson's and Fischer's celebrated strains, $35.00 per 100. You will make money by buying this stock now, and finish it yourself. We guar- antee satisfaction absolutely. You can't go wrong in stocking up on these plants. PERNS These are strong, clean, healthy plants, ready for shift to larger sizes. Boston Runners, bench grown, with plenty of room, equal to 3-inch $6.00 per 100; $50. CO per 1000 Boston 4-inch, 26c each Boston 5-inch, 6Cc each Boston 6 inch, $1.(0 each Roosevelt, strong 4-inch, 25c each Wbilmanll, strong 4-inch, !i5c each Whltmanll, strong 5-inch, 60c each Boston Hanging Baskets, extra large and fine, $2,50 ea. Dracaena Massangeana, strong and perfect foliage, 4-inch, $1.00; 5-inch, $1.50 each Dracaena Frsgrans 6-inch, $1.00; 6-inch, $1.50 each Rubber Plants, strong, clean plants, 5-inch, 75c; 6-inch, $1.00 each Crotons, well colored, strong stock, 4-inch, 60c; 5-inch, $1.00; 6-inch, select, $1.50 each Pandanus Veltchii, well colored stock, 4-inch, 50c; 5-inch, $1.00 each J. W. DAVIS COMPANY Wholesale Growers of Christmas and Easter Plants Terre Haute, Ind. 1921. The American Florist. 203 Quality Stock is Unsurpassed THE ONE BRIGHT SPOT FROM ANYWHERE TO WASHINGTON IS NORWOOD, PA. our e^Lns ve tSou!e.*°H!'h.rWn'" °' J*^" ^""'^'^ °' American Florists, and a most cordial invitation to visit 2rminure run from pS.1^^^^^^ RpS.'.^'T '^"^ Convention. All acccmodatirn trains stop at Norwood station a zu minute run from Philadelphia. Be Sure to Inspect Our large DlspUy at ihe Trade Exhlblllon. A FEW OF OUR LEADING SPECIALTIES FOR 1921, n,, r, CROTONS niacaena Lord Wolseley Nephrolepis Teddy .lunior The Cioton, with its highly colored Fn^to,. =L A1 •'^f^ '"'^' varieties for Fine young plants from 2y<.-in. pots, tohage, IS indispensable during Fall and in ^^7 « Christmas, being bright red JIO Per 100, $90 per 1,000. Winter. We have the largest and most % ?„ U ," .l^'l'^ '="''"' Christmas variety. 6-in. pots, heavy, $12 and $16 per doz. complete collection of Crotons In the o" "■ P°'''' f?2 "^^ l""' 8->"- Pots, $24 per doz. world, carrying at the present time for T "' ^°\l' %.. '"^'' ""• ""'"■ tubs, $4, $5 and $6 each. 7-in. pots, $3.60 and $4 eaoh J ! '^ ' ' ^ ^'"'■ Immediate Delivery Uracaena Kelleriana (Npw^ ?;'"■ "."'v' 4! ■""■, '1°^- .4"'"- PJ^'^' ='™"^ P'^"'^' ''Id PS-- ao--. °"'= "' ""= finest foUagipHnts tor ""'■ *' ''"'' ^" "''"''■ $75 per 100. combination baskets or boxes Nephrolepis Scotti 5-m. pots, strong plants, $16 per doz. 2 14 -in. pots, $20 per 100 ' 2<4-in. pots, $10 per 100, $90 per 1,000. 6-m. pots, strong plants, $18 and $24 3-in. pots. $.?5 per 100 4-in. pots, $35 per 100. "^"l doz. 4-in. pots, $60 per 100 "-in. pots, $12 per doz., $90 per 100. 7 and 8-in. pots, strong plants, $4, $5 8-in. pots, $5 each, made up verv ^"'"- P°t^' *24 and $30 per doz. and $e each. handsome. t. „ each"'"- """'■ ^'""^ '"^"'^' ^'■'' '^"^ «" Exceptionan;"t'^rco^:™r''"^ PALMS n\\T,\ir%\T.i. ^^^^'"-"^ ■''-*^' 5-'!n.'"po?ri35*^p°er''ToO^'"'- Perfect plk\7s'^\??!;*'=^^c1,"%arl. green * • * " *^^ '"^''^- 5-m. pots, $15 per doz. foliage. Our stock is grown cool and Crotons (Narrow leaf Type) i"' '"*'^- '^^ and $24 per doz. Sep- hard. It is in splendid condition and Delicatissima, Golden Thread and Flor- w '^'^'I'^'ery. will surely give satisfaction. Large sizes ence. We would suggest ordering the above *'" '^''"'^ scarce this year. We have the These varieties are indispensable for early, as the demand is always great. largest stock in all sizes in the country, table decoration and we predict a great , Bracaena De Smetiana ^-in. pots, made up, $30 per 100, future for them, as nothing surpasses , strong vigorous grower, with bold '"'"■ P°'^' made up, $4, $6 and $6 each, them for use in artistic arrangement f^ ,, green foliage, which becomes beau- '*''"■ P°'''' made up, $7.50 and $10 4-in. pots, $10 per doz., $76 per 100 titully suffused and variegated each. 6-in. pots. $18 per doz 6-in. pots, $2 each. 10-in. tubs, made up, $12.50 each, 5% 6-!n. pots, $18 and $24 per doz. ''"'"■ Po's, $3.50 each. to C feet. Dracaena Undenil Phoenix Roebelenii r,„= „* ... *-'■"'.' J^unctata Same type as Massangeana but with '^^''^ scarce. Fine for growing on. va?re?ie°s ^ ' balLrUT 'a^n^'^Snt^/r^ Jlil fel'f"''" ^'^P- ^ thHSt^er "ed'gel'^o'f ^-'"- P"'- ^ «° ^ >-'■ ^^^ Per 100. °'2il?n"po'ts $20 per 100 $175 per 1 000 «■'"■ ■"'J'^' 1^^ ^"^ ^°^- ^"O P" 100. MISCELLANEOUS STOCK i-'rn.'"po'?r$3l pe^'/'lOO ■ " '^ ' ""■ iTn Z\l' I' and P," l^"''- . e ^'''''eite Oranges 4-in. pots, $50 per 100 '^ ' ni J5 each, A fme stock of this wonderful Christ- feftlrf c"rns^lL!s^FliraTd--^S,^ ^-'"- -'^ « et^-'^VnTots, $10 each "lH^ln^."'pots. for growing on, $20 per ^Sr'^Srto".^.^*"^'^ -"' ^-- -" ^- ^^Very rare^'-'^C-pna^ro^oT coloring in "^ialYs'lS^Jif Lptemher delivery, 30c Pink, white and green. Very attractive Per fruit. DRACAENAS '^ 4 ,•„ i'T'- ., ^„ , Plants in fruit ripened, November and i/«..^VV,/\ILl\/\a 4-in. pots, $1.60 each, December, 40c per fruit There is no variety of foliage plant so °-"'- Pots, $3 each. i.„„,i„ . ,, ■* , .. attractive as the highly colored Dracaena. 7-in. pots. $5 each. „^,, ^„,J?f?„t't The small and medium sizes can be used ^ Begonia Pride of Newcastle 514 in pots $18 pe,'. rtn^ to great advantage in making up the ^°^'''' "■«'! sPort of Mrs. Patten. In 6 in pots $■'4 and S30 ?,eV ^„, popular Christmas baskets, which the bloom every day in the year " • ^n >> m. pots, $24 and $30 per doz. large specimens have always been in f".'". Pots. heavy, $4 doz. $30 per 100 1 i) in Snt'= 17 ^sn°2;„i great demand for decorative purposes. 6-in. pots, heavy, $9 doz., $70 Sir 100 8 in pMs $1 each We are now growing more Dracaenas in Begonia Erfordii greater variety, than any firm in the 4-in, pots in bloom $18 ner inn Gardenia Vebfchii country. . i^rr^nr,^^. J,l' "^^'^ ^^'■'<' ^" exceptionally fine stock for Dracaena Godsefflana lOU,U00 NtPHROLEPIS growing on for Winter and Eastern Green and white leaf, very hardy, fine (In variety ) flowering, for baskets. We are the largest growers, nf Moni,,. . 2 14 -in pots, heavy plants, $16 per 100, 2%-in. pots, $20 per 100. '«Pi= Ferns in tkf country In f'Ict™; ?140 per 1000. 3-in. pots, $36 per 100. are headquarters (or them ^"'"- P°ts. heavy plants, $35 per 100. 4-in. pots, $60 per 100. Nephrolepis Norwoml i'^"' P°"'' ^""^"^ plants, $75 per 100. V. . The most beautifni f^^^^ ? tS , , . S"'"- P°ts, heavy plants, $18 per doz. Dracaena Wamcckii (New) to date bTLS,! ^ "'i^^P'^o'^P'^ n^M.^..„ Silver and green leaf Vew rt.irahie to date, graceful, compact and symmetri- „ Cyclamen 6-in pots $"30 per doz "'''• "" vigorous, healthy grower. All September and Later Delivery. 7- n ?ots' $3 60 each growers are invited to inspect it kt our ^his has been one of our specialties for m. pois, ?,d.ou each. Norwood greenhouses. over twenty years. In all our experience Fancy Dracaenas Strong: Plants ^"e have never seen a finer lot of plants. We are offering a collection of the new „ 214-in. pots, $3 per doz., $12 per 100 ^^'^ ^'"'^ growing our stock in new houses. and rare Dracaenas. Very handsome (or ♦l"" Pe'' 1.000. ' TUsy are absolutely clean and perfect in home decoration or for fancy combina- *"'"• Pots. $6 per doz., $45 per 100 every way and not to be compared with tion baskets. Orders filled strictly in rotation weakly-drawn plants offered at less 4-in. pots, $9 per doz. Nenhrnlenis v.i.n„. ' money. It: iTs. Ill rA %T. per doz. fii^^-n^ IZl I^^J^Eh^ oS t^' ^' 1^ ^J" "« -^ "«• 7 and 8^in. pots, $3.60 and $6 each. „f N. ,Smithi^ Th?jr| III' c°arVle^l ^^''-in'°rotl,"$lT^pe^°='koz. Dracaena Massangeana one o( the b^st n? t?^e ^^ eonsider it 6-in. pots, $24 and $30 per doz. The variety with the golden stripe tions ^"^'' '"troduc- 7 and 8-in. pots, $36, $48 and $60 per down the center of the leaf. The best of 'li'-in nnt= tin „ ,„« .„„ rtoz. all Dracaenas for the house. We have 4-in T.oKJ4nn»^ inn ' ' "'*'' ^■'""'- This stock will be profitable to anyone an exceptionally large stock, well colored c-in pots' I19 ^f I »„n buying now. and of the very highest quality. i '": P"'^' "^ per doz., $90 per 100. ^ Poinsettias 4-in. pots, heavy, $12 per doz., $100 per Nephrolepis Elegantisslma Compacta The true red variety stnnl- nf tho 100., „ A dwarf compact (orm of Nephrolepis highest Quality Stock of the e^ir-p^ofsN^^^T,' It rnV|2.?0=^each. ^^^r^' ^^ ■'-"' ™- ^ Tt S'S^^erioi^^nlJ^^rr 0^6?° "' 2^^-in^^pots,^$l_0^^per «0^ „„ ,er 1 000. l:^'. ^^ \\\VJll'\\\r;.iro-<,<>. Dracaena Fragrans 6-in. pots, $12 per doz' $90 per inn' Sansevierla Zeylanica Plain green leaf. T>jenl,rr,l„..!. a' -^i,- 4-in. pots, $6 per doz. 4-in. pots, $9 per doz. „,,„ „„ ,f P"."''®^"^ Smithii 6-in. pots, $24 per doz. • ''"^ greatly improved Amerpohlii. It BrPORTANT NOTICE 8-in. pots, $4, $6 and $6 each. AmernSbW,^^=nVi a™' "}"J*' ^""^ "'^" '^^'^ O'"*' pleased to announce that owing 10-in. pots, $7.50 each. the nenVll ^1, ,"" "i" ^''"^^ '^°^^" 'n *" t*"^ recent drop in price of lumber, it small, ^^n^^n^S^'-^ged with :J:^e^^S^la3 vS0r^?^3 TlS^^'^ ^'^^^^^ creamy white Fine for center of fern particularly showy for basket work ^ F^Usze cases SI 50 each dishes or basket work. 2%-in pots $10 per ion ion r,=.. 1 nnn sil; cases.. S1.50 each i^;"pon5^^e^Too-- tt. ^ i?:4£^£^^-^-"""- bps?m:'~:.-:\ ^i s TERMS. Kindly open all new ^-o-VVcltr^Sxefarorfr^np50^' t°o°il?o'^° '*""'^"'^'' ^"""""^ --"'--■ THE ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, Norwood, Del. Co , Pa. 204 The American Florist. Aug. is, ■iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiinininiiiiiniiniiiiiiHiniininniniiiiniiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiim I THE MACAWII FERNi HAS MADE GOOD I It is now a standard variety grown as a pot plant everywhere. | I VISIT THE HOME OF THE MACAWII FERN. | I The members of the Society of American Florists passing through Phila- | I delphi are cordially invited to visit our greenhouses at Norwood, Del. Co., | I Pa., only 20 minutes ride from Broad Street Station, where you will see the | I Macawii Fern in from 2 inch pots up to handsome specimens. We specialize | I in high grade pot plants for the best store trade. | I Ferns, Paodaaos Veitchii, Cyclamen, Dracaenas, j I are our quantity stocks. We are making an extensive display at the Trade | I Exhibition of the Society of American Florists of our specialties, where our | I Mr. Duncan Macaw and Mr. James McLaughlin will be pleased to greet you. | MACAW BROS. I Norwood, - - Pennsylvania i TiiiiiiHiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiniiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiniinimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiniHiiniiiniiiniiiiimMiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiMi^ To The Members of The Society of American Florists^ Greetings : While going to and from the Convention stop of? at Philadelphia, the plant center of the country, and visit our greenhouses at Merion, 15 minutes from Broad Street Station, just over the city line. Cyclamen, Poinsettias, Ferns, Primulas and Easter Plants, quality stock, grown for the best store trade are my specialties. Samples of my stock will be on view at the Convention Trade Exhibi- tion to which your attention is especially called. The display will be in charge of superintendent Mr. William Roberts, who will be pleased to greet you. HENRY 1. FAUST Wholesale Plant Gpowcp Merion, - - Pennsylvania 1921. The American Florist. 205 IVE>\?%r CR^OF* rormosum Lilies JV I« I« I V B) I> We offer the following prices from our first arrival of Formosum Lilies. Per Case 7 to 9's, $57.00 8 to 9's, 57.00 8 to lO's, 60.00 9 to lO's, 60.00 9 toll's, 60.00 Prices are subject to change without notice. LILIUMI GIGANTEUM CROP (PRICES NOT YET FIXED) Reports from Japan indicate that the Giganteum crop will be extremely scarce. Less than four million came to America last season. This season there is a report that there will be 20% shortage, so our advice to the Florists in order to assure themselves of Lilies for this coming year, is to buy a few cases of Formosum to help make up for the shortage of Giganteum that is assured. Ready for Immediate Shipment and Future Paper White Narcissi— Grandiflora Type Paper White Grandiflora, 1250 to case, 13-15 ctms. Paper Wliite Grandlfiora, 1000 to case, 14 ctms. Write for prices. WE ALSO OFFER THE FOLLOWING: Narcissus Yellow Paper White (Grand Soleil D'Or) Hyacinths, French Roman, White, 11-12 Ctm. Allium Neapolltanum, White, per 1000 $20.00 Hyacinths, French Roman, White, 12-15 Ctm. Allium Neapolltanum, Pink, per lOOO 20.00 Narcissus French Golden Spur Lllium Album, 9-10, 130 to case, $26.00 per case; 5 cases, $23.50. TREESIAS PURITY 1000 5000 10,000 Up to y^ in., $ 7.50 $ 7.00 $ 6.75 Vi to % in., 12.50 12.00 % to M in., 16.50 1000 General Pershing, light bronze $30.00 117= Murray's Hybrias, rainbow mixed 22.50 *^'^° Viola, lavender 30.00 Sunset (pink shades) 25.00 CALLAS White Per 100 14-1^ in $12.00 Yi—Z In 17.00 UOdfrey, blooming size 18.00 American Bulb Co. 172 North Wabash Ave., CHICiSGO, I LL« "WATCH us GROW 206 The American Florist. Aug. 13, EMIL SCHLOSS, Pres. and Treas. THE RIBBON HOUSE * MILTON SELINKA, Secretary. || * * * * * * * { HEADQUARTERS for Florists' Ribbons, Chiffons and New Novelties | ScHLOss Bros., Ribbons, inc * * * * * * I 31 and 33 East 28th Street, NEW YORK i * * * Visit our Exhibit at the Washington Convention. * * . * San Francisco. STOCK or IMPEOVEB QUALITY ARRIVING. There has been a decided improve- ment in stoclc both as regards quality and quantity within the past two weelcs. This applies particularly to roses. The greatest gain is noted in stock from across the bay. In the Peninsula sec- tion nearly all the stock is being dried off for the balance of the season, it being impossible to revive the plants after the several hot spells during' the first part of July. Some very good Mrs. Chas. Russell is now obtainable, and they clean up well at $3 a bunch. Reds have shown great improvement, also Columbia. There is plenty of short stock of every description. Ward is much better and the same holds true for Cecil Brunner and Ulrich Brunner, which continue to supply the call for fancy roses. They are all that could be desired as far as stem, foliage and size of bloom are concerned. Carna- tions are very poor, and will probably not improve until the next crop arrives. Very few sweet peas are to be had and the quality is poor. Gladioli continue to be among the most popular summer flower. The supply is hardly as large as a few weeks ago, but the excellent quality appeals to buyers, with prices remaining firm. The usual heavy sea- sonable cut of asters is coming in. Prices have dropped to low levels and it is almost impossible to dispose of anything but the lighter shades. Golden Glow chrysanthemums are arriving in liberal quantities, the flowers being of splendid quality and are keeping well. Window displays of this flower are being maintained by stores throughout the city, and florists state they are moving well for so early in the season. Gardenias are to be had in small lots only and there are very few orchids on the market. Lily of the valley is suflj- cient for all requirements. A fine de- mand is noted for delphiniums and other summer stock. Zinnias are good but are not in heavy supply. Good commercial grades of dahlias are being used without any difficulty. Pompons are also popular. Among the large flowering dahlias, Dr. Tevis is easily the best seller. The supply of Lilium auratum is slowly increasing and stock of better quality is being received. Ferns are of the best at present and are always in steady demand. Aspara- gus is not so plentiful as heretofore. All other green goods though are in celosia and .gloxinias ai-e the leaders, good supply. In pot plants, primulas, There is a constant call for Bostons and dealers report the plant trade as being in unusually good condition for this time of the year. Funeral trade is also brisk. NOTES. Plans for the co-operative flower market for white growers is going for- BBB B BBEaiQ (3 QIQ QIQIQ Q EaiESIQHIQ Q QIQ Q QIQ Q B ES Q Q QIQ Q E3 BBQB^^ THE STDPPY FLORAL COMPANY Of ST. JOSEPH, MISSOURI regrets that conditions do not permit of the attendance at the convention and greetings and best wishes that the convention will be the best ever held. They extend A Cordial Invitation to all Florists West of the Mississippi River to visit their greenhouses on their return home from the convention. St. Joseph is just over night from Chicago and St. l/ouis and 60 miles north of Kansas City on an hourly interurban. Wire us you are coming and we will meet you. FRANK X. STUPPY, President. liaiaiiiisaEiPiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiisiaiiiiiaEiiiisiiaiiaisiaHig ward steadily, and several large grow- ers have become identified with the movemen't. Messrs. P. V., Matraia, Chas. W. Brown anri Jos. P. Haywood of the committee in charge are hoping that arrangements will be far enough advanced to open by August 15. Every florist, with few exceptions, is a stock- holder in the enterprise. One of the handsomest delivery cars in the city is the new White truck re- cently purchased by Brown & Ken- nedy, 3091 16th street. This firm has also taken over the adjoining building and when completed they will have one of the largest stores in this city. C. W. Brown, of this concern, is vice- president of the Retail Florists' Asso- ciation and a director in the new co- operative flower market. The committee appointed to organize the Allied Florists' Association of San Francisco has completed a preliminary organization and their report will be- read at the August meeting of the Re- tail Florists' Association, by Angelo J. Rossi. The florists have entered this inovement in a whole-hearted way, which will undoubtedly be a success. M. Wieland, of the Art Floral Co., left for his home in Chicago to spend a short vacation. Arnold Belli has been confined at a local hospital but is 'reported to be improving. Nels Peterson, San Mateo, recently completed a carnation house, 3.5x190 feet, to be devoted to Laddie exclu- sively. His field plants have made an excellent summer growth. The Greenhouse Floral Co. is the latest addition to the growing list of flower shops in this city. It is located at 1510 Farrell street, and is attrac- tively fitted up. Jos. Bungard is sending in some choice novelties in gladioli for which he finds a ready market. Prepared Magnolia Bronze, Violet, Green, Red. Prepared Oak Sprays Prepared Beech Sprays Dyed Green Sheet Moss Fancy and Da^^er Ferns Southern Wild Smilax Write or wire The Decorative Greens Go. KINSTON, ALA. H. C. Willis Duncan Jackson H. Plath, proprietor of the Ferneries, has returned after a vacation of sev- eral weeks. J. B. Pagano, of Avansino Bros. Co., is enjoying a rest at Lake Tahoe. James T. Lynch. Owosso, Mich Marcus Anderson is now sole owner of the Owosso Floral Co., having recently purchased the in- terest of his partner, Jos. Smith. Mr. Anderson will add another greenhouse to his establishment on N. Hickory street in the near future. 1921. The American Florist. 207! Dreer's Convention Display As USUAL, for many years past, our exhibit at the Washington Convention will consist of a com- prehensive display of seasonable plants, such as Palms, Ferns, Crotons and other Decorative and Foliage Plants, in a full line of commercial sizes. Delegates to the Convention, either going or returning, are invited to stop ofif at Philadelphia and visit our nurseries at River- ton, New Jersey, where they are certain to find many interesting subjects. At this writing, out-door stocks promise to be ex- ceptionally fine, particularly Cannas, Dahlias, Phloxes, and our extensive assortment of Hardy Perennials, of which a great many should be at their best at this time. Our representatives, Messrs. Karins, Goudy and Ruppert, will be in attend- ance at the Convention, and will- be pleased to give detailed information. HENRY A. DREER, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. **************************'&*****'S^************************C'i *********************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * We Extend Our Greetings and a Welcome To Washington To All Attending The Convention of The S. A. F. If you intend visiting Philadelphia, come and see us. You will be impressed with our large, daylight quarters and our facilities for doing business. You will be satisfied here is a good place to buy your Cut Flowers. The Leo Niessen Co. Wholesale Florists PHILADELPHIA, PA. 1 2th and Race Streets. WASHINGTON, D. C. 1208 H Street, N. W. lfHini•■)••{■■ii4i4•4■4•4•<^4■4•4•4i^^4•4•4•^.!•4•4ni•^************|{i•i•4•^4■4•^4l^•!•^*•^^4••^.^***********************4■** BALTIMORE, MD. 6 W. Centre Street. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 208 American Florist. Aug. 13, Montgomery's Priscilla That's the name of the new pink rose! The name will be Priscilla probably after the public has had it a while, but we have had to add the prefix to cover the rules of nomenclature. In order to get someone who knows more about roses than we do to give an unbiased, honest opinion on the merits of this rose, we have placed 12 plants of it with each of the following growers: F. R. Pierson. Tarrytown, X. Y. L._^^ Coddington. Murray Hill, N. J. Jos.~H. Hill Co., Richmond. Ind. S. MortenseJi, Southampton, Pa. Briar Clifl' Gardens, Scurboroush, N. Y. John H. Dunlop & Son, Richmond Hill, Ont.. Can. J. J. Fallon Co., Lynchburg, Va. Gullett & Sons, Lincoln. III. Rolf Zetlitz Co., Lima, O. Van Aken Bros. & Sons, Cold water, Mich. Premier Rose Gardens, May wood, Ul. Weiss & Meyer Co., Maywood, III. Florex Gardens. North Wales, i'a. tell the truth. We are going A. S. Burns. Jr., Spring: TiUey. N. Y. Robt. Simpson, Clifton, N. J. Chas. H. Totty Co., Madison, N. J. Noe-Ruzicka Co., Madison. N. J. Wm. II. EUiott Co., Madbury. N. H. Anthony Ruzicka. Madison. N. J. W. J. Pilcher. Kirkwood. Mo. Jos. Heacock Co., Roelofs, Pa. Ferrari Bros.. San Francisco, Calif. Peirce Bros.. AValthani. RIass. Batuvia Greenliouse Co., Batavia, 111. Wendland & Keiniel Co., Elmhurst, IlL Joy Floral Co.. Nashville, Tenn. Roberts Rose Co., Denver, Colo. Geo. C. Weiland, Evanston, HI. Lakeview Rose Gardens, .In mesto wn. N. Y. Exeter Rose Conservatories, Eieter. N. H, Bassett & Washburn. Hinsdale, 111. H. O. May. Summit, N. J, Budlong^ Rose Co., Auburn, R. I. Uoemlingr-Schimmel Co.. Mt. Clemens, Mich. E. G. Hill Co., Riclimond, Ind. DaiUedouze Bros,. Brooklyn. N. Y. Albert F. Amlin? Co., May wood, HI. Dnckham- Pierson Co.. Madison, N. J. Rowayton Greenhouses. Rowayton, Conn. Miller Floral Co.. Fnrminerton, Utah Wellworth Fi.rm Greenhoases, Downers Grove. III. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, HI. Robert Pye, Nyack, N. Y. John Coombs. Hartford, Conn, Ask them about it, if to let this rose sell itself! A. N. PIERSON, Inc., you will, at any time. Tliey have our permission to We shall be simply order takers. Cromwell, Conn. .<'./S^^*».»^^./*^'^s/S/S#S#.^SVS/svW.^SfS/S/S^-A^S^^^>/^«^VV»Vs/.rf>^*^^rfS»./S^S#.rf.^Sf^VVW>/V#S»S/S/s^VVV#S^> * * * 4> * * * * * Keep Your Stock Up=To=Date Follow one crop closely with another, work to have every foot of bench space pulling for you all the time. I am in close touch with the best growers of standard stocks and novelties in all parts of the country thus insuring quick and eiScient service. Grow Only Stock For Which There is Sure Get in touch with us, it will pay you. * * * * * * * * * Demand. % Send for a copy of our complete price list. ^ BOSTON OFFICE: 15 CEDAR STREET J * * C. U. LIGGIT, 303 Bulletin 6ldg., PHIUDELPBIA, PA. Louisville, Ky. Gladioli are scarce owlmg- to the dry weather and bring good prices. NOTES. L. Korphage had a small amount of stock in a laii^-e canning establishment that burned to the ground recently. One of his neighbors who is a large grower of greenhouse lettuce, lost $1.5.- OOl) in the enterprise. Members of the Kentucky Society of Florists and their families met at the greenhouses of Emil Walther, August 10 for the regular monthly session. The dahlia fields of Jacob Schulz are looking fine, although not as far^ ad- vanced as they might be owing to 38 consecutive days without i-ain. George L. Nance, who operates the greenhouses of the F. Walker Co., at New Albany. Ind.. is cutting some ex- ceptionally fine Kaiserin roses. Premier and Columbia roses of good quality are now being cut by Anders Rasmussen of New Albany. Ind. Philip Schaid of the F. Walker Co., is on a business trip in Chicago. Leo Zodler. the carnation specialist is still bringing' in good stock. Some excellent gladioli are being brought in by Lewas Pleiss. H. G. Walker is erecting a carnation house, 24y2x2:;0 feet. F. C. Haupt and wife are at Atlan- tic City, N. J. H, G. W. INVITATION The S. S. Pennocft Co., extend to the Members of The Society of American Florists, their customers and friends, Greetings and a Hearty Welcome to Washington. Their establishment at 1216 H Street, is convenient to all the large hotels and is one of the most complete Wholesale Cut Flower Houses in the Country. Mr. Otto Baur, our well known manager, and his assist- ants, will give the glad hand and explain our modern methods in handling Cut Flowers, Ribbons, Baskets and Supplies. Come and make yourself at home. S. S. PENNOCK CO. The Wholesale Florists of Philadelphia NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE WASHINGTON 117 W. 28th St. 1608-1620 Ludlow St. Franklin and St. Paul Sts. 1216 H St. 1921. The American Florist. ' 209 JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. THE HOUSE OF MERIT To the Florists of the United States and Members of the Society of American Florists:— We desire to extend greetings and an invitation to inspect our great display at the Trade Exhibition of the Washington Convention. The qaantitv and variety of our exhibit, with its manj- novel features, will surprise you. JoS. G. Neidinger, Jack Neldlnger, H. S. Price, H. Crawford and F. Gaehrlng will greet and welccme you. NEIDINGER MADE BASKETS Are practical, ornamental in design, rich in coloring and in variety, style and price, created to meet a great popular demand. Christmas and Cemetery Wreaths Are one of our leading specialties, artistically made in great variety of material and sizes. They are pop- ular with all retailers. Our wreaths, sprays and dorr crepes, decorated with natural looking waxed flowers, true in form and coloring, are especially suited for the every-day demands of the store. We Are Headquarters for All Kinds of Waxed and Other Prepared Flowers and Foliage We will be pleased to see all who stop o/er in PhiUdelphia at our home office and factory, where they will see one of the largest manufacturing plants of Florist Supplies in America. A cordial welcome awaltS you. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1311 North Second St., PHILADELPHIA, PA WHAT ARE SHOW WINDOWS FOR? To attract attention to your merchandise — to sell goods — to develop good will. Make your windows produce by making them novel, interesting and compelling. Swenson's de luxe line, in addition to folders, newspaper ads, etc, includes a refined window poster display. Service of real merit. See it on Display at the S. A. F. Convention. Write for Details. HILMER V. SWENSON ADV. CO. 225 N. MICHIGAN AVE. CHICAGO, ILL. 210 The American Florist. Aug. 13, ^Long Columbia, Premier and Russell THE BEST ROSES FOR SHIPPING Our Roses Have a National Reputation for Quality You always get fresh flowers and a more even run of stock. CURRENT PRICE LIST RUSSELL Period Fancy Long $16.00 Medium 8.00 to 12.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 COLUMBIA Fancy Long $16.00 Medium 8.00 to 12.00 Sliort '. 4.00 to 6.00 FBEMIEB Fancy Long $16.00 Medium 8.00 to 12.00 Sliort 4.00 to 6.00 Subject to Market Changes HOOSIEB BEAUTY Per 100 Long $12.00 Medium 6.00 to 8.00 Sliort 3.00 to 4.00 OPHELIA Long $10.00 Medium 6.00 to 8.00 Short 3.00 to 4.00 SUNBURST Long $12.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 3.00 to 6.00 WHITE KILLARNEY Long $ 8.00 to $10.00 Medium 6.00 Short 3.00 to 4.00 ASSORTED ROSES SPECIAL, OFFERING Good freah Roaea, our selection, in lots of 200 or more, a3 foUowa; Per 100 Good medium lengths $6.00 Good ahort lengths 4.00 Good, very short lengths 2. BO New Fancy Ferns, per 1,000 $2.60 Adiantum, per 100 1.60 to 2.00 Sprengeri, per 100 3.00 Galax, green, per 1.000 2.00 Galax, bronze, per 1.000 2.00 Asparagus Sprays, per bunch. 35 to .iO Of miscellaneous our customers the best In buying direct o and the most even run flowers now coming into market, we will procure for at lowest market prices. A trial order solicited, f the grower you are assured of fresh stock at all times, of quality possible. BASSEH & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONES: CENTRAL 1457 Greenlionses: Hinsdale, HI., and Gregg Station, HI. Notice: — We close at 5 o'clock n'eek days. OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash ive., CHICA60, ILL. Closed all day Sundays Mention the American Florist when writing Ctiicagro. I BUSINESS IS IMPROVINe. | Business is showing some signs of improvements this week and stock is arriving in much better condition, espe- cially roses. American Beauty roses are in strong demand and clean up completely every day. Mrs. Charles Russell and Columbia are having a good call and so is Crusader, which is making new friends right along. Pre- mier, Milady, Montrose, Butterfly, Golden Rule, Victor, Ophelia, Sun- burst, Ward, Phantom, Double White Killarney and Hearst are included in the shipments and are moving better than they have for some time. Carna- tions are arriving in large quantities and are meeting with fairly good sale. Gladioli are in large supply and are being sold in quantity lots at attrac- tive prices, but flrst-clasls sitock is scarce and holds its own. Asters are seen in quantity at some of the houses and are moving as nicely as can be expected considering the general mar- ket conditions. L-illes are none too plentiful and the supply of orchids and lily of the valley was exceedingly small at times during the past week. Colored water lilieis >are obtainable. Shasta daisies, feverfew, snapdragons, gypsophila, candytuft, gaillardia, core- opsis, delphinum, cornflowers and other miscellaneous indoor and outdoor stock are included in the offerings. Greens are plentiful and regular shipments of southern wild smilax are arriving. The Pageant of Progress continues to at- tract record crowds and many visitors from out-of-town have been in attend- ance the past week. The Washington convention is close at hand and it ap- pears as if this city and vicinity will be well represented in the point of attendance. Specialist in roses for shipment. KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY 174 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS. 1921. The American Florist. 211 A. L. VAUGHAN. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens You Always Get Good Service and Courteous Treatment Here. Come in and get acquainted when you are in the city — the latch string is always out. We treat our customers right at all times, which accounts for the fact that some have been buying from us ever since we started in business. At present we are particularly strong on Roses and Asters, and can supply you with everything else in seasonable Cut Flowers and Greens. Give us a couple of trial orders and you will be a regular customer because we "Deliver the Goods Best." ^\i:^im(xm ^ ro phones: flR^ CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-734- CENTRAL 2572 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago 212 The American Florist. Aug. 13, ASTERS-GLADIOLI We have a good supply in addi- tion to a complete line of all other seasonable Cut Flowers. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. wholsesajjE florists 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers of Quality Cut Flowers 30 East Randolph Street, L. D. Phone. Randolph 2u81 CHICAGO The Kaedlein Basket Co. will be represented at the Washington con- vention of the Society of American Florists by Allan Humason, assisted by Joseph G. Fisher and AugTist A. Bary. Curtis Kindler, who recently returned from Germany with several large importations, takes great pleas- ure in showing the visitors his firm's line which is by far the best and greatest it ever offered to the trade. At Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s store it is particularly noticeable that the quality of the roses has improved considerably, especially Mrs. Charles Russell, which are second to none in this market. As- ters and gladioli are arriving in quan- tity at this establishment. One of the leading wholesalers says that the retailers are only buying what they need. One customer ordered a dozen larkspurs one day last week and insisted on the bunch of 2.5 being broken. The sale amounted to a quar- ter. A. L. Vaughan & Co.'s sales show a steady increase each month over those of 1920, and while business is quiet at times there are periods when the demand is so heavy that the vol- ume easily makes up the difference. John Michelsen. manager of the E. C. Amling Co., is enthusiastic over Wendland-Keimel Co.'s new rose Gold- en Ophelia, and predicts a great fu- ture for it. It made a big hit at the Pageant of Progress this week. G. Garreau and wife of Jersey City, N. J., who have been spending the week in the city, on their return trip from Canada and the northwest, will join the local party for the Washing- ton convention. Miss Nettie Parker, secretary of A. T. Pyfer & Co., will spend her vaca- tion in Michigan, instead of at the Washington convention. Have you noticed the sparkler? h ll rtl | «|litMlM g|5p 'g''gWRII»ll"ll»ll"ll"ll"ll"'"ll»'"ll»ll"'"'"'"'"'»'""»'"'°'°""'°'"'^ \m\ CUT FERNS Especially picked for our select trade, guaranteed best quality. Price till further notice — Per 1000, $3.00. Qalax Leaves Choice Galax, fresh stock. Price, per 1000 $1.75 Complete list of many other items free. One Floral Art Album given free with any order of $25.00 or more. Geo. H. Angermueller Co. Wholesale Florists 1324 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO i»lallHlHl«llHll> Adiantum Smilax Mexican Ivy Boxwood 1921. The American Florist. 215 W. p. Maloney. Secretary of Peter Reinberg, Inc. Henry A. Zender. President of Peter Reinberg, Inc. Herbert Hansen. Vice-President of Peter Reinberg Inc. VISIT OUR STORE While You Are in tlie City VISIT OUR STORE Wliile You Are in tlie City Before leaving for the Washington Convention or after returning will be a good time, but remember that you are always welcome. If you wish, you can have your mail addressed here and arrange to meet your friends at our establishment. OUR SPECIALTIES: Russell, Columbia, Premier, White Killarney, Killarney Brilliant, Ophelia, and Sunburst Roses. All the best new and standard Carnations in addition to other flowers in season. Complete line of Green Goods. PETER REINBER(3, '"c. L. Hoeckner. Manager of Peter Reinberg, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO 216 The American Florist. Awg. 13, Raedlein's Full Line of Baskets WILL BE SHOWN AT The Washington S. A. F. Convention By ALLAN HUMASON, assisted by JOSEPH G. FISHER and AUGUST A. BARZ. — Write for Catalogue — RAEDLEIN BASKET COMPANY 713-717 Milwaukee Avenue, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Chicago Pagreant of Progress. The Pageant of Progress continues to attract large crowds, and the at- tendance. the first six days wars sUghtly over 2,000,<.XlO. The record set by the "World's Fair of an attendance for one day of 6U0.00l> has been passed twice, and the number seems to increase each day witli the pier crowded from early morning until midnight. The efforts of the trade are being marked with con- siderable success in many ways. The iJower show alone, whicli is highly ' il- luminated is one of the most attractive sections in the entire exposition, and conceded so by the officials. Eight large flood lamps throw a light from above, making the flowers stand out everywhere' beneath the "Say It With Flowers" slogan, which has become a favoi'ite expression with the visitors. Over half a million flowers, including all the varieties now in the market were donated by the growers and distributed free to the visitors August 4. The fol- lowing Satui-day, Lieutenant Hansen distributed 200,000 flowers from the fiying boat Santa Maria and the hydro- plane No. 9. All the events have been heralded by the press and the flowered crown bestowed upon the Queen of the Pageant at the coronation August 6 by Mayor Thompson was described repeatedly. Mrs. L. C. Stuart of the Bohannon Floral Co. was the artist, and the roses in the crown were chosen to harmonize with the gold garb worn by the queen. It was probably the first time that Golden Ophelia has been used for a public event, and its rich yellow color added wonderfully to the unique crown, the frame of which was donated by Joseph Ziska & Sons with three points to the front. Golden Oph- elia is being grown exclusively by ■Wendland & Keimel Co., and C. J. Mich- elsen of the E. C. Amling Co. says that it pronrises to be the best colored rose of the season. The Allied Florists' As- sociation donated a beautifully ar- ranged basket of flowers to the queen. Those in charge of the florists' section are taking advantage of every oppor- tunity to push flowers to the front and have received much free advertising by being on the job every minute. The exhibitors at the pageant have announced that a dinner will be given -A-ugust 15 at the Congress hotel for Mayor Thompson and other pageant officials. Plans for a 1922 pageant will be discussed. D. F. Kelly is chairman of the dinner committee and John P. Mann is vice chairman. "Chicago has benefited in a degree impossible to esti- mate now," said Mr. Mann, "and it is certain that many millions of dollars will flow into the coffers of Chicago business men during the coming year which can be traced directly to the exposition. Mayor Thompson is the man whose untiring efforts made It possible for the exposition to be held, Tonn. Write for Prices 30 Eist Randolph Street CHICAGO Telephone Central 6284 Bridal and Colonial Bouquet Holders We are manufacturers and will be pleased to submit our late^t Price I/ist upon request. Bad Spots Covered with Wild Flowers Often an eyesore in your estate is a spot of ground that refuses to grow anything to admire We can sort you out with btautiful things that defy poor soil, shal- low soil or poor and eicessive moisture, or any other combination. Write all about it to BOTANICAL NURSERY CO. WILD FLOWERS 1 103 Court St., LAPEER, MICH. and for it to be the wonderful success that it has been. We feel that we should let him know that his efforts are appreciated." W. A. Hansen, secretary of the flor- ists' section, announces that a liberal JOHn'iC.MeyerThreadCo MEYER'S SILKALINE, Or SMILAX THREADS Be sure the name Meyer is on the end of each spool, as we find there are a lot of fake brands being put on the market to imitate our green florists' thread. Weigh up our threads and then weigh up the other parties' that you are buying from, and you will notice that our threads run full two ounces of thread to the spool. Mention the American Florist when writing 1921. The American Florist. 217 WHY STOP BUSINESS In Summer and Let Your Trade Go Elsewhere ? We can furnish you with good Summer Roses and other Seasonable Stock with which you can retain your trade. KEEP YOUR BUSINESS GOING— it is easier to keep a business going steadily than it is to build it up again in the fall. Russell, Columbia, Premier, Nilady, Hearst, Ophelia, Sunburst, Butterfly, Double White Killarney, Crusader. "Now that Sweet Peas are about done for the season use Nesbit Roses they more than serve their purpose. If you are in want of a good White Rose for summer use our Double White Killarney the only good white rose obtainable in this market. GLADIOLI ™^.rpS."lj;"' A I Quality Exceptionally ^ood for so late in the season. Carnations, Valley, Larkspur, Daisies, Gypsophila, Gladioli, Lilies, Delphiniums and all other seasonable Cut Flowers. Ferns, Adiantum, Mexican Ivy, Plumosus, Sprengeri. If you wernt good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best located Wholesale Cut Flower House. J. A. Budlong Co. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Gnccns 184-186 North Wabash Ave., f^lT... CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. Prices As Low As Others. We are in daily toucli witli market conditions, and wlien a decline takes place you can reply upon orders sent us receiving such benefita WE ARE CLOSED AliL DAY SUNDAY. contribution lias been received from Frank Oechslin, well known plant grower, not heretofore acknowledged in the trade papers. THE AWAEDS. The following awards were decided by the Pageant of Progress Exposition : AUGUST 3, CORSAGE DAT. Corsage for wearing purposes on any occasion — ^A. Lange, 1st; Albert Hall, 2nd; Schiller, 3rd. Honorable mention to Henry Wittbold & Son, O. A. & L. A. Tonner and the Bohannon Floral Co. Bridal Corsage — Albert Hall, 1st; Bo- hannon Floral Co., 2nd; Schiller, 3rd. Honorable nnention to Henry Wittbold & Son and A. Lange. AUGUST 5 — FLORAL ARTISTS' DAT. Albert Hall was awarded first prize for a pipe arrangement consisting of cigarettes, cigars, matches and flowers. A card indicated that it was a sugges- tion for Fathers' day. The daily news- papers reproduced it. Schiller received second prize for a bon voyage flower and fruit arrangement. A. Lange was given third prize for an American Beauty rose display. Box bouquets were also shown on this day with A. Lange receiving first prize. Albert Hall was second, Henry "Wittbold & Son, third. AUGUST 7 — TABLE DECORATION DAT. An educational display of table ar- i-angements attracted more than half (rf the .500,000 people that visited the pier. Tables were arranged for eight. First prize was awarded to Albert Hall, who set up an arrangement of novelty dolls, birds and flowers. The second prize was awarded to Schiller, which was most artistically worked out in Harding Blue by Miss Crosth- Florists' Card Envelopes TRANSPARENT or OPAQUE Write for Samples and Quotations. The Miller Brothers Co. Manufacturers PAPER GOODS For the Horticultural Trade. NEWARK, 224 High St. NEW JERSEY waite. Henry Wittbold & Son received third prize. Honorable mention to William J. Smyth and A. Lange. Class B. called for a banquet table. The first prize was awarded to H. Wittbold & Son, second to Schiller, and third to 218 The American Florist. Aug. 13, F RNE & r OMPANY 30 E. Randolph Street WHOLESALE FLORISTS- L. D. Phone, Randolph 6S78. CHICAGO, ILL. The E, F, Winterson Co. Long Distance Telephone, Central 6004 166 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, III. TTlxe O^v^e? OjaaLtt; C^o*^ Inc. Preservers of Natural Foliages LA PORTE, IND. Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets, Florists' Supplies and Decorative Novelties. Mention the American Florist when writing William J. Smyth. A. Lange received honoi-able mention. AUGUST S — COLONIAL BOUQUET DAY. JVIany entries were received in this contest. A. Lange entered with a typi- cal old colonial about 12 inches in di- ameter, and was awarded first prize. Henry Wittbold & Son offered a most artistic combination of Cecile Brunner roses and lavendar statice. This was given second prize. Schiller received third prize and honorable mention was given to William J. Smyth, Redden Plorist, Clody's Flower Shop, Albert Hall and L. A. Tonner. AUGUST 9 ANNIVEESAKY DAT. Golden wedding bouquet — A. Lange, 1st; Henry Wittbold & Son, 2nd; Albert Hall, 3rd. Honorable mention to M. C. Gunterberg. Silver wedding bouquet — Henry Witt- bold & Son, 1st; Albert Hall, 2nd; M. C. Gunterberg, 3rd. Honorable mention to A. Lange. St. Louis, no. LIMITED SUPPLY SELLS READILY. Business for the past week has been fairly good, probably due to the fall in temperature. There is, however, a considerable decrease in the supply of stock. Roses are scarce and what few there are are small blooms and short stems. A few Columbia, Killarney, Mrs. Chas. Russell, Premier, Maryland and Sunburst are to be had in small lots. Their keeping qualities are noth- ing exceptional. Nearly all of those on the market were shipped in from out of town. Carnations are about fin- ished, but a good crop is expected in a few months. The newly planted stock is in excellent condition. Gladioli came in in large numbers during the past week. The demand is good and the retail florists do not, have much trouble to get rid of them. There is an excess •of second grade (gladioli, which are to be had for little more than nothing. No lilies were on the market this week. Lily of the valley is scarce but the call is also limited, so the florists are able to supply nearly all orders. Snap- dragons are about finished; a few yel- lows were to be had the early part of the week. Delphiniums are arriving in limited quantities in both light and -dark hues. There were also some small white ones earlier in the week. Good asters are scarce but may be had in various colors. Second grade asters are plentiful. Few calendulas are arriving. Marigolds are to be had iri limited qualities. Orchids are scarce but there is little or no demand for them at pres- ent. Freesias of good quality are com- ing in and are to be had in considerable lots. White are in predominance. Gypsophila is in limited supply. NOTES. The Say it with Flowers Bowling League has made arrangements for the coming season. The league will con- sist of six teams composed of 36 floristB. Meets are every Wednesday night, beginning the first of Septem- ber, at the Grand Arsenal alleys. The ofiicers elected for the season are : Oscar Ruff, president; Al W. Gennz, vice-president; J. J. Beneke, secretary, and J. J. Bentzen, treasurer. The league is the oldest in the city, having been organized May' 28, 1893, and the first to use flnlger hole balls. There are only three of the original members left; they are C. A. Kuehn, N. Y. El- lison and J. J. Beneke. This league also has the champion double team, Geo. Kuehner and N. Y. Ellison. They won the title iu the city league handicap tournament last March. The clubs and captains are as follows : The Orchids, George Kuehner; Carnations, Fred Her- mann; Sweet Peas, J. J. Bentzen; Violets, Oscar Ruff; Daisies, Frank A. Windier, and the Roses, Frank Platz. Grimm & Gorly had an attractive basket design in their window last week. It consisted of several sprays of golden rod with a few deep red gladioli. The color combination was very attractive. The Ayres Floral Co. opened an at- tractive store in the downtown district at 919 Locust street. Its window dis- plays have been very attractive. An attractive window is being dis- played by the Bourdet Floral Co., con- sisting of some good ferns, palms, dracaenas and a few begonias. Street venders are decreasing in number and their stock is very poor, with the exception of their greens, which are fairly good. Fred H. Weber, of Taylor and Olive streets, has a fine display of cibotiums together with various other greeps. The Windier Wholesale Cut Flower Co. report a good business the past w^eek. The St. Louis Wholesale Cut Flower Co. report a good business last week. Fred C. Weber has a good display of greens at his store and greenhouse. J. K. M. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYrHING IHE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. SAM SELIGMAN FLORISTS' SPECIALTIES 1 16 W. 28th St., New York IMPORTER-MANUFACTURER Artificial Flowers for Snituner Sales. fiolden Yellow Sweet Peas McClenahan's Yellow Flower Dye Send for sufficient to make one quart. Price, Sl.OO, prepaid. MCCL£NAHAN'S GREENHOUSES 40tli and Phillips Sts., Oklahoma City, Okla. Columbus, 0. NOTICEABLE SLUMP IN FUNERAL WOEK. The first week in August was a rather quiet one among the retail flor- ists. Trade is restricted along several lines, but records compare very favor- ably with the corresponding period last year and this in itself is encouraging. In the first place this is the usual vaca- tion period, and probably a larger number of the well-to-do people of the city are takinig their vacations at this time than ever before. This naturally cuts into the volume of business. An- other feature is the slowness of funeral work, which has been dull for some time. Party work is also quiet. There are some orders for loose flowers, but corsages are not in much demand. The tone of the trade is good however, and florists generally including growers and retailers believe that an improvement will be noted starting about Septem- ber 1. The usual run of summer flow- ers are now moving fairly well. They include gladioli, zinnias, marigolds, roses and some few lilies. Asters are also in the market in profusion, and the quality is extra fine this year. 1921. The American Florist. 219 John Kruchten Co • 30 East Randolph Street, ( Not Incorporated ) WHOLESALE FLORISTS li. D. Phone Central 8018-8017. CHICAGO, III. A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. WEILIiND-RlSCnCOt FLOWER GROWERS TELEPHONE |CJ MUfADACU AUC CHICAGO C£NmAL879 194 N.nAnAanAVt. ILLINOIS Prices are about the same as the previ- ous week with roses selling from $3,50 to $8 per dozen. Ferns are selling well. NOTES. James Novak, superintendent of the Rolf-Z5tlit2 Co., large growers on the Groveport pike has returned from an automobile trip to Chicago. He is hav- ing success with the plant which was taken over about a year ago from the Columbus Floral Co. S. B. Townsend is sales manager of the concern, which grows nothing except roses. The com- pany now has about 65,000 rose plants, and this is gradually being increased, the sale for them during the present season having been good. Claude K. Siebert, president and man- ager of the Fifth Avenue Floral Co., left early in August for a week's vaca- tion to the Lakes. The company is having a very satisfactory trade during the summer months, and grows a general line of flowers. The green- houses are located on West Fifth ave- nue where a retail store is also oper- ated. The downtown store is located at 120 East Broad street. The Neil House Flower Shop, oper- ated in the lobby of the Neil house by H. W. Kropp has been doing well this summer. This stand is one of the best, as the Neil house is the oldest and best known hotel in the city. It gained fame about a half century ago when Charles Dickens, the English novelist stopped off for a few days and mentions the place in his American notes. Underwood Bros., florists, growers and retailers at Fair avenue and 21st street, is having a nice trade accord- ing to Edward C. Underwood. The concern has been specializing in ferns and chrysanthemums. Mr. Underwood reports a strong demand for the for- mer, which are used extensively for decorative purposes in that section of the city. Miss Julia McGannon, who operates a cozy retail shop in the Hartman building, under the name of the Julia Flower Shop has been doing a good business in asters. She was formerly connected with McKellar. the Florist and started her shop about April 1, and has been successful. A good sale in asters roses, dahlias and zinnias is reported by T. J. Lud- wig. The quality of the flowers are vei-y good as the weather has been better for the growing of stock. Gladi- oli are also selling quite freely at this establishment. J. W. L. E.C.AMLINGCO. I The Lap£cst, Best Equipped, | = Most Centrally Located | I VVHOLESnLC I I GUT FLOWER HOUSE I I IN CHICAGO I I 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO | L. D. Phones: CENTRAL 1977 1978 usiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiii^ Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe Hover MM'KeU Chicago CURRENT PRICE LIST Dozen Roses, Beauty % 3.00 to $ 6.00 Per 100 Mrs. Chas. Russell 4.00 to 35.00 Butterfly 4.00 to 30.00 Columbia 4.00 to 30.00 Dunlop 4.00 to 30.00 " Premier 4.00 to 30.00 Hoosier Beauty... 4.00 to 30.00 Killarney Brilliant 4.00 to 30.00 White Killarney.. 4.00 to 30.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 4.00 to 30.00 Milady 4.00 to 30.00 " Mrs. Aaron Ward. 4.00 to 20.00 Sunburst 4.00 to 20.00 Ophelia 4.00 to 20.00 Dble. W. Killarney 4.00 to 20.00 Cecile Brunner ... 4.00 Our Selection ... 5.00 Calendulas 2.00 to 4.00 Daisies 2.00 to 3.00 Cattleyas, per doz 24.00 Gladioli 6.00 to 16.00 Valley 8.00 Carnations 2.00 to 4.00 Asters 4.00 to 8.00 Lilies, per 100 15.00 to 20.00 Adiantum 1.50 to 2.00 Ferns per 1,000 3.00 Galax per 1,000 2.00 Leucothoe 1.00 Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 35c to 50c per bunch Mexican Ivy 1.00 Boxwood, 35c per lb., case 9.00 Huckleberry 7.50 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist when writing Siotix CITY, lA. — More people "Say It With Flowers" this summer than ever before, according to the local flor- ists. The return of soldiers' bodies from the battlefields has greatly in- creased the demand. THE CflRYSANTHEMUM MANUAL By Elmer D. Smith FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Ordei American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing A. L. Randall Co., f^cMHSa Walasli A?e., and lake St. flMMEa ^BSSl CHICAGO, ILL. cawKc Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing George Reinberg WHOLESALE FLORISTS Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Columbia, Russell, Milady, White Killarney and Kil- larney Brilliant Roaes. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing griiiuniuwintniiniumiimiiiiii iRaedlein Basket Co. I I 713 Milwaukee Avenue I CHICAGO, - - IliMNOIS | I Write for Catalog and Prices. | ^iililiiiiimmiiiiililliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiimiiiiniiiiiHililiiiiiiiiuiiiiuuiiiiimiu^ Mention the American Florist when writing 220 The American Florist, Aug. 13, Philadelphia. LIMITED SUPPLY CLEANS UP KEADILY. Owing to the cool spell ■which reduced temperatures to a livable state, mak- ing life a pleasure instead of a burden, business of the past week has been a much lighter load to carry. The several successive cool days cut down the sup- ply of stock quite materially. Roses were scarce, and while there was no increase in price, tiiere was a better clean-up, which was also true in all other lines. Gladioli are still plenti- ful, but qualities are not up to the marlc, there being so many of them short stemmed. Shipments from some growers, however, are excellent, due probably to the advantages of irriga- tion, or having the benefit of repeated local rains. It is singular, that cover- ing a territory of 100 miles radius with • this city as a center, a number of heavy and quite continuous rains of the past month have covered compar- atively small portions of this section, much to the detriment of many grow- ers of field flowers. Asters probably for lack of rain are not up to the mark, they will likely improve with the cooler nights now almost due. There is some greenhouse stock that grades up fairly well. Hydrangea paniculata is popu- lar witli the decorators and design men, and is now at its best. Easter lilies are sufficient for all demands and hold their price well. There are cattleyas and lilies of the valley for those who want something choice. ASPARAGUS. Florida asparagus has been coming to the market all through the hot weather, and in some cases has car- ried very well. It is the selected rip- ened sprays of recent growth that hold, the older stock that has been ready to cut for a month or more often falling off and being practically worthless when taken out of the box. In speak- ing of the difficulty in selecting sprays in cutting, a grower said his help was all Negroes with no education, very simple minded, and it seems quite dif- ficult for them to select or understand why one spray is better than another. One large dealer has large slat bas- kets or hampers made to which the stock is removed immediately on ar- rival. Placed in the cooling room this soon gets chilled through, and with air from all sides keeps much better than in the original cases. DECORATIVE PI^NTS. One of the large decorators has just sold over a thousand plant tubs, his accumulation of the year. These held kentias, arecas and cibotlums, all of which had died in the service, but not until they had paid for themselves sev- eral times over. When asked if they could not be broug-ht back, he replied, "No, I have found it does not pay. When they are past their usefulness throw them out and have done with them. We salvage them, however in this way; when two plants, neither good enough to use singly are set aside, we tub these together and get another month's use of them. The life of a palm with us, either kentia or areca during the busy winter season is about three months. 'The hire of palms is about twice what it was be- fore the war, under which conditions it does not take as many as formerly, and people appear as well satisfied. We used to import our stock, but now find American grown quite satisfac- torj'. They cost more of course, but we pass this on to our customers who seem to have forgotten what we used to charge and pay the, new figures as they did the old." THE CONVENTION TEADE EXHIBITION. The various exhibitors from this city at the Washington trade exhibi- tion will certainly put us on the map, horticulturally, and mark it as well the center of the florist's supply busi- CHOICE ROSES, All Grades. CARNATIONS, EASTER LILIES and All Seasonable Flowers. This is the exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots, 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. VlioMe Hover Mm'W.s Boston^ Aug. 10. Per 100 Roses, American Beauty . . . 4.00@ 50.00 Russell 3.00@ 12.00 Dunlop 3.001® 12.00 Pilgrim S.OOffll 12.00 Crusader 4.00® 12.00 White Killarney. . .. 4.00® 12.00 Ward 3.00® 12.00 Maryland 3.00® 8.00 Hoosier Beauty .... 3.00® 10.00 Columbia 4.00® 12.00 Hadley 4.00® 12.00 Ophelia 4.00® 12.00 Premier 3.00® 12.00 Adiantum i.BO Asters B.OO® 6.00 .•Vsparagus bchs.. per bch . . .60® 1.00 Asparagus Strings, doz. . . 12.00 B. Buttons 1.00® 2.00 Cattleyas, per doz 12.00® 18.00 Delpliinium i.so Lily of the Valley 12.00 Longiflorum Lilies 30.00® 35.00 Smilax. per doz fi f)0 Sweet Peas 1.50@ 2.00 Gladioli 2.00® 4.00 Swansonia. per bch 50f?i) 75 Sweet Sultan 3.00® 4.00 Bouvardia. bch 1.600 2.00 Coreopsis 1.00® 1.50 BUFFALOj AUG. 10. Per 100 Roses, American Beauty — Special 30.00® 40.00 Fancy 25.00® 40.00 Extra 15.00® 20.00 1st 3.00® 10.00 , 2nd 3.00® 10.00 \Vhite Killarney ... 3.00® 10.00 Dbl. Wht, Killarney 3.00® 10 00 Biehmond 3.00® 10.00 Maryland 3.00® 10.00 Sunburst 3.000 10.00 Columbia 3.00® 20.00 Ophelia 5.00® 15.00 Russell 6.00® 15.00 Premier 5.00® 20.00 Cecile Brunner .... 2.00if8 3.00 ■^■sters 2.00® 3.00 Ca endulas 2.00® 3.00 Calla Lilies 8.00® 20.00 Carnations 1.00® 2,00 Easter Lilies 12.00® 20.00 Mignonette 2.00® 3.00 Rubrum Lilies 6.00® 8.00 Snapdragons 2.00® 4.00 Sweet Peas 40 g) 1.00 G'adioli 4.00® 6.00 ness Of the country. There will be splendid displays of plants by Henry A. Dreer. Inc., the Robert Craig Co., Jos. Heacock Co.. H. I. Faust and Ma- caw Bros. H. F. Mitchell Co.. will have a large line of their specialties, while C. U. Liggit will stage growers' requisites in greenhouse stock. In flor- ists' supplies H. Bayersdorfer Co. and Jos. G. Neidiniger Co., M. Rice Co., and S. S. Pennock Co., will all have wonder- ful displays, while C. S. Ford Co. will show their line of emblems, letters, etc. This city has reason to be proud of her enterprising firms, who by this friendly competition place and keep her in the front rank year after year. NOTES. An extension in the 40 feet wide util- ity shed of the Macaw Bros., Norwood, Pa., was finished last spring. This runs between two ranges of houses, and was built laeyond or farther than necessary, with opening-s or doorways for additional houses, one of which will soon be added so as to give addi- tional space to better finish their Christmas specialties. This shed is a wonderful asset, each house opens into it, and there are potting benches in both sides the entire length. Three de- livery trucks marked .5,000, 7,000 and 15,00*0 pounds capacity are loaded and housed here without interfering in any- way with other activities of this ideal Write Por Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Liouis, Mo. Berger Bros. The Choice of the Market in EASTER LILIES, ROSES and All Popular Flowers. Exceptional Service. 1609 Sansom St., PHILADELPHIA, PA . CiNci->JNATi, Aug. 10. Per 100 Roses, Premier 4.00® 15.00 Russell 4.00® 16.00 Columbia 4.00® 15.00 Butterfly 4.00® 15.00 White Killarney ... 4.00® 16.00 Pink Killarne*' .... 4.00® 15.00 Sunburst 4.00® 15.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward .. 4.00® 16.00 Ophelia 4.00® 16.00 Baby Doll 3.00® 4.00 Carnations 2.00® 4.00 Carnation Laddie 6.00® 8.00 Easter Lilies 15.00® 20.00 Perns, per 1,000 4. 00 Galax, per 1,000 1.50 Plumosus (south) per bch.. .26 Smilax, per string 15® .25 Snapdragons 6.00® 8.00 Pond Lilies 4. 00 G'aillardias 1.00® 1.50 Valley 8.00 Rubrum 4.00® 8.00 Gfladioli 6.00® 8.00 Gladioli 3.00® 10.00 Leucothoe 5,00 structure. The stock of pandanus, dracaenas, cyclamens, and particularly ferns which are their great specialty, all look particularly fine. Charles H. Grakelow, Sherman Swish- er and wife who attended the Elks' con- vention in Los Angeles, Calif., returned August 1 very much delighted with their wonderful trip, which with its side attractions both going and com- ing, provided somethirag new every hour of the day. George Craig declares that he bought much better asters than are in the mar- ket today as far back as 3a years ago, and that they then only cost 75 cents per 100, compared with $4 now. American Beauty, Mrs. Charles Rus- sell roses. Easter lilies and asters, were last week's quantity stocks with the Leo Niessen Co. Very good marigolds were also a feature. Good summer roses are leaders at the Edward Reid store. Mr. Reid is getting ready to go to the convention, and will take the trip in his trusty Cadilac. Berger Bros, claim this summer's business is quite as good as last year. Easter lilies, asters and gladioli are features. Sydney Bayersdorfer says their ex- hibit at the convention trade display will be the best thev have ever staged. K. 1921. The American Florist. 221 nOLTON & nUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of ChojceJCulNnowers and Greens CUT FLOWERS PLANTS. BULBS FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE, - WIS. Pittsburgh Gut Flower Go. AVHOLESALE FLORISTS Growers of Quality Flowers 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - ^ PA. % Mention the American Florist when writing Cincinnati, 0. STOCK SELLING WELL. ' Conditions are in keeping- with tiiis time a year ago except that roses are lOO per cent better. Premier, Butterfly and Columbia and a few Kaiserin are to be had. Gladioli are now arriving in larger quahtities and moving only fairly well, the leading varieties are Halley, America. Augusta, Panama and Schwaben. Zinnias are promising to be very popular at this market, and therefore move out about as fast as they arrive, the best bringing $4 per 100. Asters show the effect of the ex- treme heat, but the growers say the cool spell we are having at present wilt help them along. Rubrum lilies and also the Easter variety are arriving- in larger numbers and move well, as do green goods. NOTES. C. E. Critchell has left to attend the convention at Washington, D. C. His store has been receiving soi-ne choice roses from Jos. H. Hill, of Puchmond. Ind., and some very excellent Rubrum lilies from 'W. Schaefer, Price Hill. We regret to report the death of Mrs. Rogers Peterson, of Westwood. and all the florists extend their sincer- est sympathy to Mr. Peterson, who is widely known here. H. W. Sheppard and wife are spend- ing their vacation in the country and the cards and letters received indicate they are surely enjoying themselves, Ray W. Murphy, together with a party of friends, has left for a vaca- tion trip to Les Cheneaux islands in the northern part of Lake Michigan. C. J. Jones of the Walnut Hills Floral Bazaar is enjoying a vacation at Devil's Lake. Mich. Louis Kyrk is receiving- some very good igladioli from George Klotter, Pi-ice Hill. A. B. Becker of the Avondale Floral Co. has just returned from his vaca- tion. Fred Gear deserves special mention for his beautiful window display. Visitors : Julius Dilloff of Wert- heimer Bros.. New Yoi'k: J. H. Frank of the Dayton Floral Co., Dayton, O.: H. S. Price, of the Jos Neidinger Co., Philadelphia. Pa.; Ike Bayersdorfer. Philadelphia, Pa.: George Taffell, of Schloss Bros., Ribbons, Inc.. New York; H. C. Lemstrom, of the Sefton Mfg. Co., Chicago, and T. T. Fryer, of the Taiyo Trading Co., New York. G. K. ,^MIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIW I GUST. RUSCH & CO. I $911111111111111111111111 Ul^ WHOLESALE FLORISTS ^ Jobbers in Florists' Supplies | I Headquarters of the Cudahy Roses i Phone Main 1Z4S. P. O. Box 506 IMII lAfiil IICBIS Vlflf 1 = 444-446 MUwaukee Street mlLvVAUIXLLi vVI>. i %iiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii«iiiiiiiuiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiniii]im^^^^^ Mention the American Florist when writing Vltole^e Ho¥erM^Ket>s Pittsburgh, Aug. 10. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, spl., per doz. , 6.00 " fey., per doz. 5.00 " ex.. per doz. 4.00 " " No. 1, per doz. 1.50 Killarney 4.00® 12.00 Maryland 4.00® 12. OU Sunburst 4.00® 12.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 4.00® 12.00 Russell 6.00® 20.00 Columbia COO® 15.0.0 Ophelia 6.00® 12.00 Hilda 4.00® 12.00 Premier 6.00® 16.00 Madam Butterfly .. 4.00® 12.00 Asters 4.00® 6.00 Carnations 2.00® 3.00 Laddie 10.00 Easter Lilies 25.00 Perns, per 1,000 3.00 G'alax, per 1,000 2.00 Plumosus. per bunch .50 Sprengeri, per bunch .60 Sweet Peas 1.00® 1.50 Smilax. per doz. strings... 1.50 Valley 6.00® 8.00 Delphinium 4.00@ 6.00 Cornflowers 2.00 Coreopsis 2.00 Gaillardia 3.00 Gladioli 6.00® 8.00 Philadelphia, Aug. 10. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special ....30.00® 50.00 fancy 10.00® 20.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 5.00® 15.00 Killarney 2.00@ 3.00 Hadley 10.00® 20.00 Sunburst 2.00® 6.00 ■Wards 2.00® 3.00 Ophelia 2.00® 8.00 Columbia 3.00® 15.00 Premier 6.00® 15.00 Adiantum 1.50@ 2.00 Asparagus, bunches .50 Asparagus, strings 75® 1.00 Asters 1.00® 6.00 Calendulas 1.50® 3.00 Carnations 2.00@ 3.00 Cattleyas 1.00® 1,50 Easter Lilies 20.00® 25.00 I,ily of the -galley 6.00® 8.00 Smilax .35 Snapdragons, per doz 75® 1.50 Larkspur, per doz 1.00® 150 Gladioli 4.00® 6.00 "U'.M-p.NCA. Wis. — Glen W, Hopkins and "\V. P. Wildfang. New London, will build, greenhouses in the near future on land purchased in this city. Mi.Mico, Okt. — Carl Grobba recently added two greenhouses to his establish- ment. H.SxlCiO feet, and is erecting a cold stora.g-e building, 0.5x200 feet. ^tiiiiiiiitiiiitiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:f ItHEMcCALLUMCO.| = Manufacturers — Importers = 1 FLORISTS' SUPPLIES I I Eeadquai-tei-s: PITTSBURGH, PA. | 'jllllliliiiiiiiiiiiilinililllllliiuililillilllliriiiiiillilliriliiiiiiiiiliilliiiiiiriiiiiiitiiiiii^ Mention the American Florist when writing MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS AVhoIesale Florists and Supplies 218 North Fifth St. Send list in for quotations. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Aug. 10. Per 100 Roses, Premier 3.00® 10.00 ■U'hite Killarney ... 2.00® 6.00 Columbia 3.00® 10.00 Ophelia 2.00® 6.00 Killarney 2.00® 4.00 Russell 3.00® 12.50 Ward 2.00® 4.00 Sunburst 3.00® 8.00 Ferns, per 1,000 2.50® 3.00 Valley 6.00 Galax, green, per 1,000.... 1.75 bronze, per 1,000. 1.75 Gladioli 3.00® S.OO Larkspur 60® 1.00 Delphinium 60® 1.00 Phlox 50® .75 Milwaukee, Aug. 10. Per 100 Roses, Kill'n'y, W. KiU'n'y 4.00® 12.00 Premier 6.00® 20.00 Ophelia 4.00® 12.00 Columbia 6.00® 20.00 Ward 4.00® 12.00 Hoosier Beauty 4.00® 15.00 Asters 3.00® 6.00 Gypsophila, per bunch 35® .50 Larkspur, per buncli 35® .50 Fancy Ferns, per 1,000.... 2.50 Asparagus, per bunch 50® .75 Snapdragons 3.00® 4.00 Gladioli, per dozen 75® 1.0.0 Lilies, per doz 2.50® 3.00 Rubrums 6.00® 8.00 222 The American Florist, Ang. 13, New York. LIGHT DEMAND FOR ALL STOCK. There cannot be said to be any ma- terial increase in the volume of busi- ness, but the cool weather of the past week was a great relief and created a better feeling- in the trade. While there is an abundance of stock on the market that is in quality below the average, igood stock is scarce. But the outstanding feature is that thex-e is but a light demand for all kinds of stock. The reduction in the supply of ro.ses makes possible something like a clean up along that line. Asters were arriv- ing in considerable volume and of fair quality when the violent storms of July 31, cut and beat down much of the crop intended for this market. There is a fair supply of gladioli, but for funeral work, now the main asset, they are not as useful as the asters. The supply of orchids, lilies and lily of the valley continues light. Zinnias, cut hydrangeas and other minor stocks continue to arrive in fair quantity, but are not particularly useful. August 8. — If there was any worth while business the scarcity of good roses would be a serious drawback, but as it is, there does not seem to be much inconvenience. The hot weather of July seems to have done an abnormal amount of forcing, and the arrivals are now light and of poor quality. Short roses that two weeks ago went begging at .5.3 cents and .$1 per 100 are now selling at $3 per lOQ and in some wholesale stores the selling price is $1. The few special Columbias that are on the market wholesale up to $20 and .$2.5 per 100. A better quality of asters is now arriving. Heavy rain fell on August 7. NOTES. Ij. E. DuHuy, son of Louis Dupuy, the well known plantsman of White- stone, this city, who is active in his father's business, was one of more than 200 meniibers of the American Legion that sailed for France on the S. S. Geonge Washington. August 3. The Legionnaires will spend six weeks on their tour, including time on the ocean. During their stay in France they will be guests of the government and they will visit towns in every section of the, country. Young Mr. Dupuy will not be a stranger in France, as previous to our entrance in the war he had visited relatives there, and at the entrance of the United , States into the conflict he enlisted in the heavy artillery, was for a time stationed on our coast defenses and made a fine record during two years over seas. The Legionnaires will attend the dedication of the monument at Filrey which the French people have erected as a testimonial to the valor of the American Expeditionary Forces, and also will be guests of various French municipalities, includin)? that in which Marshal Foch was born. We learn that Ararat Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of Kansas City, Mo., has started a national census to determine how many veterans of the world war are Shriners. The purpose of the census is to make it possible for the Kansas City Shriners to send spe- cial invitations to the veterans to at- tend the annual convention of the Legion. The visiting Shriners will be the guests of Ararat Temple during the convention and will be entertained in the homes of Shriners in that city. From an authoritive source we learn that the Legion memtoership now num- bers nearly 1,000,000, having gained over 200,000 in the past year. As Hunter College is on our beat we take pleasure in collecting the gems of thouight that drop from the lips of its lady professors. Miss Louise Hart is one of them and in recently testifying relating to a visit of teachers to Al- bany to secure a raise of salaries, she said : 'As Senator Lusk was quite tall HARRY CHARLES Wholesale Florist VIOLETS 104 West 28tli St., NEW YORK CITY Fhone Chelsea 8071. Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing we gave him roses with very long stems, while Senator Lockwood, who is short, got roses with short stems. The roses cost $60." Who can fathom the mysteries of the feminine mind? Edward McCarthy, president of James Weir, Inc., Brooklyn, recently returned from a month's tour by auto- mobile of New England. He was ac- companied by his family and they visited all the leading cities, including as a matter of course, Boston, callinlg on Henry Penn and other florists. Mr. McCarthy looks as rugged as a profes- sional athlete. W. F. Long, the Columbus avenue retailer, has returned from his vaca- tion spent at one of the Maine lakes. He is in good health and spirits. It is now Mrs. Long's turn, and on August 2 she started for Provincetown, Mass. After a short stay with friends there she will go on to Baddeck, Nova Scotia, and visit her parents. Roman J. Irwin has gone to Peter- boro. Ont., tof the meeting of the Canadian Florists' and Gardeners' As- sociation. After a trip through Canada he "will attend the Washing-ton conven- tion. Paul Rigo, of A. M. Henshaw's staff, has returned from a four weeks' trip in California and other western points. He attended the Elks' convention at Los Angeles. Joseph A. Millang-. of the New York Cut Flower Co., is receiving exception- ally good Columbia roses for the season from the range of the F. R. Pierson Co. J. K. Allen, the veteran wholesaler, and J. K. Van Mater, of Jamaica, will make the trip to the Washington con- vention by automobile. Phil Kessler says he is going to "Rock Candy Mountain" for his vaca- tion. We opine that there is rye in the nearby valleys. W. G. Badgley, in the ISth street market, is showing a fine collection of anthuriums and rare cypripediums. A. B. Cazan, the retailer of 2751 Broadway, has installed a soda foun- tain in his store. Frank Millang, Jr., has just returned from an extended trip through New England. An exceptionally fine stock of asters is being received by Harry Charles. A. P. F. Louisville, Ky. — Edw. J. Luke will build a greenhouse at 414 N. 42nd street, in the near future. Bainbkidge, Ga. — W. A. Dole is mak- ing an addition of 2,000 feet to his range of glass in this city. Mankato, Minn. — N. Neilsen is mak- ing additions to his greenhouse estab- lishment at 120 Marshall street. Chatham, N. Y. — E. C. Lowell, for 30 years in the employ of the Chat- ham Floral Co., died recently, age 47. Toronto, Ont. — B. W. Miller -will erect greenhouses at 1969 Dufferin street, to cost .$10,000, at an early date. San Mated, Caijf. — Nels Peterson recently completed a greenhouse, 35x 190 feet, to be used for growing Laddie carnations exclusively. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing W. L. DOYLE A. E. BOOTH Doyle & Booth Wholesale Florist Consignments Solicited Telephone: Watkins 9408 121 West 28tli St , NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOIiESAIiE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 6413 & 8891 Watkin8 M «T i 31 and 43 W. 18th St., WbW IOIK Mention the American Florist when writing Gold Letters and Scripts Best and cheapest on the market. Write for samples and prices. J. LICHTENBERGER 1560 Avenue A, NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone Chelsea 5713 For prompt and satisfactory results ship to Sttllivafl, Dolaa & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 112 West 28th street, NEW YOBK All Seasonable Flowers. Mention the American Florist when writing Portland, Oke. — ^Max M. Smith will open a branch fiovirer store on Wash- ington street, between Sixth and Seventh streets, in the near future. /S^i. The American Florist. 223 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST S5-57 WEST 26TH STREET 3864and3^58'w'atldns NEW YORK CITY OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS : in two colors on Kummed paper' your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F in red' Price per 500. 14.50: per 1000, $6.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, J3.00. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S Dsatborn St. Chicago Wiiiiam Mackie Wholesale Florist 31 antl 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Carnations and Sweet Peas ot Fine Quality. Telephone: 759 Watkins tlention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESAJLE COMMISSION All the New and Standard Varieties of Koses, Violets. Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 31 ana 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Teleiihones: Watkins 300 and 301 Mention the American Iflorist when writing C. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST ^31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: 3870-3871 Watkins A complete assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing WUIiam P. Ford WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telepnone 533.5 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 W. 28ti St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Watkins CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED tiention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Chelsea 69S5 I. Goldstein Wholesale Florist 31 and 43 W. 18th St., New York Prompt and careful attention to your interests. Consignments Solicited. Hfettdon the American Florist when writinp J. K. ALLEN Established 1887. Tel phones: Watkins 167 and 30S8. Vlilioiesale Cut FIcwer Commission Dealer 43 west 18th street, NEW YOhK Near the main entrance on 18th Street Wholesale Ii'lo>\pr Market. Consignments of Asters and Early 'Mums Solicited Mention the American Florist when writing Joseph A. Millang Wholesale Florist 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone: 3046 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe Ho¥erM&rl(eU New York, Aug. 10. Per 100 Roses, Beauty $6.00@$50.00 Columbia 3.00® 20.00 Pilgrim 3.00® 8.00 Hadley 3.00® 8.00 Dunlop 3.00® 8.00 Dbl. Wht. Killarney 3.00® 8.00 White Killarney ... 3.00® 6.00 Aaron Ward 3.00® 8.00 Ophelia 3.00® 12.00 Premier :i.00t.uJ i2.ui) Scott Key 3.00® 12.00 Sunburst 3.00® 8.00 Asters :... 1.00(a) 3.00 Adiantum Croweanum and Hybrid 75® 1.00 A.sp. Flumoaus, per bunch.. ,25® 1.00 Eouvardia, per bch .50 Cattleyas 50.00®150.00 Hydrangeas, per doz .50 L. Rubrum 8.00® 10.00 Lilies, white 15.00® 20.00 Lily ot the Valley 6.00® 10.00 Smilax, doz, strings 1.00® 2.00 Larkspurs, per dozen 50@ 1.00 Gladiolus, per doz 15® ,50 Sweet Peas 50® 1.00 Phlox 1.00® 1.50 Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cnt Flower Exchange 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK Between 2 6th and 27th Sta. Telephones: 798 and 799 Watkins Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading growers. Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing HERMAN WEISS 121 W. 28th St., NEW YORK 'Mnms, Snapdragons, Roses, Carnations, Bouvardias, Pompons and Orchids. As Well As All Other Flowers in Season. Member New York Wholesale Florists' Protective Ass' n Mention the American Florist when writing .^llllllllllllllllllllllllllllltlllllllllltl Ill lull I Telephones WW W atkins iiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii D. J. Pappas President United Cut Flower Co.,i''o. WHOIiESAIiERS I 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK \ iiiiiiiiiHiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiniiiiiiiniiitiiiiiiiiiiHM 2333) ) 2336 S WATICINS PHONE I 5^ WM KESSLER Wholesale Florist 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing ^lllltllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllMIirrlniiniiinillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll^ I Telephone Watkins 9254 | I Edward Brenner | i Wholesale Floiist | I 31 and 43 W. ISlhSt., NEW YORK [ I Everything in Cut Flowers I = Consignments boliciti-d. i NiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiitiiiitiiiMiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiMii? 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 The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest Standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illni- trated catalog of Gneu ud FbriUs' Sipffoi. 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK i!iiiiiiiiiiiitiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiriiii[iiiiriiir[iii[iiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiitiiiitniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiii'£ iGEO. B. HART) I Wholesale Florist | I 24-30 Stone Street | I ROCHESTER, NEW Y0RK| ^iiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiimiiimiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniF Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephone 9760 Chelsea SPECIAIjTIES — Cut Orchids, Asparatrns Plnmosus Sprays and Mistletoe and Ber- ries. Our Orchids are r^'own by Carillo & Co., of Mamaroneck, N. T. 224 The American Florist. Aug. 13, Oelmiler Floral Co., Inc. Welcome To Washington The Oehmler Floral Co , Inc., extend Greetings and a hearty welcome to the visiting members of the Society of American Florists. They are invited to visit our store and make them- selves at home. We particularly desire to meet those with whom we have been doing business in all parts of the country Our. Mr. O. A. C. Oehmler, will extend the glad hand of welcome. OEHMLER FLORAL CO., Inc. 1329 G St., N. W., Washington, D. C Hartford, Conn. There -are a great many times when we have to send flowers to a distant city where there is supposed to be a live wire. This party might be. but is not. That is, we do not find out that he is asleep until about a month after, when he acknowledges the order and tells you that the party died three years before, or has moved away, and that he had forwarded the order to the new address (now this forwarding order very seldom happens but should). We have these things happen quite of- ten. Just why cannot the brothers in the trade answer at once and save trouble, save customers for the other fellow and save trouble for all con- cerned? We have some live wires, but where? We could g-ive you. a great many instances where we do not hear anything, only get a bill for the order and find out later that the florist on the other end left it with his delivery driver to take care of. Ever had it occur to you? The Florists' Club is looking forward to its fall meetings which begin in October and there will be something- doing every minute, for we are going to give the American Carnation So- ciety and other societies that have their convention here this winter the time of their lives. This city is noted for its hospitality, the Florists' Club is a live bunch, and have the largest list of rnenribership of any other club in the state, and that is saying some- thing. It is five years younig and look- ing- forward to several years of life. Just watch us, and come to any of our meetings which are held the second Wednesday of each month. Eugene S. Drake has an ideal loca- tion in the town of Windsor, Conn., and already his stock of Bostons are looking fine. He has had remarkable success with his asters in the field, they having escaped the "yellows." The sweet pea crop has also done well. Mr. Drake is a past master in raising good stock, and a contract has already been signed for a new greenhouse. You florists who have missed Gene will find that he will be able to deliver the goods as formerly. Frank Richardson's greenhouses on Church corners. East Hartford, have been sold for $.50,000. This place was established 30 years ago. and is an ideal spot for a live florist with some pep, and is located on one of the best corners in the state. Mr. Richardson will retire from the business. W. A. Sanborn, real estate agent, is the pur- chaser. John Coombs will start for Washing- ton, D. C. Aui^-ust 1.5, with a load from the South street greenhouses. Newton Osborn. general manager, re- ports that the greenhouses are begin- ning to look natural, already have car- nations been planted, and they are starting- on another house. Joseph F. Coombs of the Main street store after a week at camp, took a trip into the White mountains by auto and had a delightful time. He says business is rather good, but to be hon- est, it might be better, but what can one expect at this time of year? Spear «& McManus. 142 Asylum street, are doing the work this past season that they are noted for. Joseph Mc- Manus of the firm spends his week ends at his summer cottage at Ocean Beach, New London, Conn. D. A. Spear is at Gloucester. Mass.. for the month. The Cedarhill greenhouses on Fair- field avenue are painting and doing the thinig-s that all the growers do at this time of year. They report funeral work and trade in general good. Lane, the Florist. ISO Asylum street, is making- some changes in its already beautiful store, keeping money in cir- culation as it were. They report busi- ness as satisfactory. Trade is fair for this time of the year at the E. M. Welche Flower Shoppe. Their large store looks very inviting with the cool green of beauti- ful palms. George Grou, well known florist of the city, died July 29. age 90. For fur- ther particulars see obituary column. G. G. McG. Pittsburg-h, Pa. TBADE VEKY UNSATLSFACTORY. Business the past week left much to be desired in supply and demand. The offerings of first class stock of every item on the list was small with a lot of poor stock that was hard to move at any price. The majority of the retail stores are not carrying any stock to speak of and depend on being able to pick it up on the market when- ever they require it. American Beau- ty roses are again on the market in small numbers, but the demand is- light. and they move only when some retailer gets an occasional special order. The quality of roses is Improv- in,g- as some of the growers are be- ginning to cut from the new plants. Lilies have been scarce, which has held the price up on this item,. The sup- ply of ig-ladioli has been large, but first class stock is scarce, and the same can be said of the aster supply. This sea- son's early crop does not begin to compare in quality with other years. Other outdoor flowers are seen in pro- fusion, but move slowly with most of it going to waste. NOTES. The McCallum Co. held its annual picnic and outing August 10, at the grounds of the Keystone Canoe Club, at Verona, Pa. The store closed at noon, so that all could attend. This was probably the largest and best out- ing ever held by the company. - The Retail Florists' Association held its monthly ineeting at the Hotel Chatam. August 4. Due to the small attendance, no business of any im- portance was transacted. E. C. and E. K. Tipton of the Mc- Callum Co. received word of the death of their brother at Areata, Calif., whose body is being shipped to this city for burial. Messrs. Stenson and McGrail, Union - town, were recent visitors on their way home from a month's vacation in northern New York and. Canada. B. C. T. Kansas City, Mo. QLAniOLI IN PLENTIFUL SUPPLY. Business has been good during the past few weeks, most of the trade consisting of funerals and hospital work. Gladioli are the most plentiful stock, but their quality is not as good as formerl}'. Asters are also poor. Roses are scarce, and in some cases good stock is obtainable. Buddleias are igrowing- in favor because they blend well with other flowers. A number of florists of this city attended the convention of the Kansas State Florists' Association at Topeka, August 4-.5. ' E. J. B. Columbus, Ga. — J. B. Knight and A. J. Klingon recently purchased the Smith greenhouses on Ro9e hill. They will continue operation and mak-i .addi- tions, the style of the business being the Rose Hill Greenhouses . 1321. The American Florist. 225 The Gude Bros. Co. Extend Greetings to the members of the Society of American Florists and Welcome them to beautiful Washington, L'ttiin iiiiiiuilllllliiiKiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiirtiiiitittiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit iiiiiiiiiiiiiiMimiiiiiillilillllltitiiiiiiiiiiin nilitliiiiiiiiitiiiii iiiiiiiiti riiiiiMirtiiiniiii tiiiiE R ETAILERS will find our store one of the best equipped in all its departments for quick and efficient service. The members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery with whom we have had such pleasant relations are particularly invited to make use of the facilities of our store. Growers should take time between sessions to visit our extensive green- houses at Anacostia and Bladensburg Road. A Most Cordial Welcome Awaits You. TiiiiiiitNiitiiuuiitiiiiMiiiiiiuiiuiiNnMiiiniiMiiuniiiiiiuiiMiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiuiiiiniuiiiitiiiniiiuiiuniiMiuiiitiiiiniiMiiuiiNiiiHiiiiiiitMiniiiiiiiiMiiuiirMiiiMiriiiiriiiKPiiinii(ii GUDE BROS. CO. 1214 F Street, WASHINGTON, D. C. 226 The American Florist. Aug. is, To the Members of the Society of American Florists, Greetings: Of course you are all coming to Washington, where you will be assured of a most hearty welcome. We extend to you a most cordial invitation to visit our newly fitted, well stocked, up-to-date shop, where we hase— every facility for efficient and immediate service. The F. T. D. business has become a most important factor in our trade, increasing month by month. We give especial attention to all Telegraph Orders and will be pleased to see all members of this live organization. BLACKISTONE, inc. 14th and H Sts., Washington, D. C. iTi iTi iTi iTi iTi iTi iT> >T« ■!« ■!■ iTi iTi iTi iT« iTi A iTi iT* ■!« >Ti Jtt »Ti >Tt iTi A A A A JU iTi A rft •?■ A A iT> »!■ ■?■ ■?• »!■ »!■ iTt A A iTi A »T» »Ti »T< ■?■ »?■ A ■?■ A iTi iTi tji t^i ^« »Ja t|< t J *» * «» J * ^< » J < » ^ < » ^ < ^ « ^ A 4* I George H. Cooke | * * * I We extend hearty greetings to members I of the Society of American Florists. i YUE will be glad to welcome you to our store during | your visit to the Convention. We shall be | * * * I especially pleased to meet any of the F. T. D. t * members with whom it has been our pleasure to do % t business the past few years. We are especially caring * I for these Telegraph Orders, as they are becoming a * * * * * t * * 4> very important feature of our business. George H. Cooke 1102 Connecticut Ave., Washington, D. C. | * ^.. - ....__,.... * 'I"I' "I' 'I' 'I' 'I' 'I* 'I' 'I' '1' 'X' 'I' 'I""!**!" vvv V x'M'* •••'X'v'I* V'I"'I"I' •!' vv V V V vv'I''I''I'"X'*I'**''I"'I' *Z**v v *v v vvvvvvvvv v v 'I'«X'»I"I"I"J«>|»>I<»X' •X"X"I"I"»'U"«'*I"I'^ 1921. The American Florist 227 51 OEOROE C. SflAffER Desires to extend greetings to tlie visiting members of tiie Society of American Florists and welcome them to the Capital City. A A 7E will keep open house during the Convention days and extend a cordial invitation to all who can spare the time between sessions to call and see our beautiful store. Will be especially glad to exchange ideas with F. T. D. members looking to the better- ment of this service which has in the past few years become such an important part of my business. George C. Shaffer 14th and Eye Streets WASHINGTON, D. C. ■ m 228 The American Florist. Aug. 13, The Dupont Circle Flower Shop is pleased to extend a hearty wel- come to all visiting members of the Society of American Florists attending the Convention. We will take great pleasure in showing visitors about our establish- ment, especially will we like to meet those with whom we have had F. T. D. transactions the past few years. This business is rapidly assuming proportions that make it one of our best avenues of trade. The Dupont Circle Flower Shop ELMER C. MAYBERRY, Manager Dupont Circle, WASHINGTON, D. C. iiiiiNiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim^MMiiiiiiiiimiiii^^ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilliiiil J. H. Small & Sons WE desire to extend our heartiest greetings to the visiting members of the Society of American Florists and bid you welcome to Washington. You are cordially invited to visit our stores between the sessions of the Convention and make use of its conveniences. The telegraph service for the quick delivery of cut flowers to distant points is an important feature of our business. Orders for delivery here always receive our most careful attention. J. H. SMALL & SONS 15th and H Streets, WASHINGTON, D. C. iiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifi^^ ill 1931. The American Florist. 229 WINDOW BOXES ON THE HOME OF MALANDRE BROTHERS, NEW YORK. After the Washington Convention a Visit to New Yoric Should be on Your Programme. ALWAYS CORDIAL GREETINGS To Our Friends of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists MALANDRE BROTHERS 2077 Broadway, near 72nd St., NEW YORK Steamer and nil Orders from other cities Promptly Filled Phone Columbus 6883 Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery 230 The American Florist. Aug. 13, * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Welcome to Washington We extend most hearty greetings to all members of the Society of American Florists who are within our gates attending the Convention. We desire that you shall visit our store 14th St. and New York Ave., arid meet our Manager Mr. Hetherington. We assure you a cordial welcome awaits you. All Growers and Greenhouse Men are invited to visit our one quarter mill- ion feet of glass at Alexandria, Va., only a half hour's ride on the electric, where Mr. D. G. Grillbortzer, President^ will extend Virginia hospitality. Washington Floral Co. 14th Street and New York Avenue WAStSINGTON, D. C. 4> 4> * * * * * * * * * * * * * m Welcome Boys to Our City Beautiful R H. KRAMER We Grow Our Own Flowers 916 F Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. I l lll ll ll lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll lllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllliliil^^ Il llllllllllllll Illlllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Illl Illlllllll IIIIIIIIIIIIIMMMil Mention the American Florist wJien writing ^ SAVANMAII, GA. iiiHiaiiiiiiiiii John Wolf The Largest Grower of Cut Flowers in the South a^H faisHBsia E3 H Q faiQ soQiQ Qiia H B EaiE3 Q iai Mention the American Florist when ivritinff KNOXVILLE, TEMN. Baum's Home of Flowers Personal attention given to orders For Knoxville and East Tennessee. Member F. T. D. Mention the American Florist when writing NEW ORLEANS, LA. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the A^nerican Florist when writinp 19^1. The American Florist. 231 i i i»l l »ig || g | H ll5lH lg|51W|51|51l51|5||51|51|5115l|gl^ 1 s 1 @ i B •A The Louise Flower Shop WELCOME TO THE CAPITAL CITY miJi m I iiiumiiiiiiiMin imjiiiijii iimi i mjiiiiii iiiiiirirm I r i iimiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiin It is with great pleasure tiiat we extend greetings to tlie visiting members of the Society of American Florists. Miss Daugherty, Proprietress of the Louise Flower Shop, especially invites 1^, all ladies of the Retail Trade to visit her store and see what has been accomplished entirely through her own efforts. All those with whom she has done business through the medium of the p F. T. D., will be especially welcome, as this has grown to be one of the most important features of her business. , THE LOUISE FLOWER SHOP MISS LOUISE W. DAUGHERTY, Proprietress Connecticut Ave. and N St., Washington, D. C. si IS [aiEJMsrilMBBB^Q !a Q QIBQ QMBlBQMEBBaMQB Q B ES Q EO EB Q IS QBBQ B^^ The Homes of Flowers Extend a cordial invitation to all members of the trade to visit our establishments when in the city. CHICAGO ORDERS All telegraph, mail or telephone orders submitted to pur care for delivery in Chicago and vicinity will be given the personal attention of the manager in charge. CHICAGO CHICAGO Our Motto: Satisfaction, Quality and Service. Northwesi Corner Wabash Ave. and Adams Si. '■ Members of the F. T. D. Southwest Corner 47th St. and Lake Park Ave' 232 The American Florist. Aug. 13, 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. Send your Draers for linicago %^m Florist. and Sob- Dibs to ^___j ^, . All orders carefully filled „J«™aC»^S^ ujider the supervision ol '^P&3^ GEORGE ASIIUS.Mgr. ^S^ wire, Write or Phone West 822 Memter of Florists' TeleBranIi Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N, Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Deliveied in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order, 106 STATE STREET Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLE?] EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing ^imtff$^$iti^&fit0^ai^tSi99$^t$^i>!^^*^f^f^f^f^^r^^ Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FiOWERS Mall and Telegraph orders carefully filled. 138-140 Fourth St.,East VW'^^fVNf'^V-^ «««««*»«»««*«« Mention the American Florist when writing SALT UIKE CITY. Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 850,000 Square Feet of Modern Glass Pirst-class stock and service. Usual discount. We reach the whole of Utah and to Central part of Nevada and Idaho Members of Florists' Telesrapli Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing CHARLES L SCHMIDT 23 No. Second St., Harrisbnrg, Pa. Night and da,y service in all Central P-^.nnsylvania. Mention the American Florist when writing TACOMA, WASH. California riorists will take care of all telegraph orders. Mention the American Florist when writing ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS AROITNn Flowers and Service lS5S"ira ***»>/ ** 114/ Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. STRATFORD WALNUT STS. Mention the American Florist when writing BOHANNON FLORAL CO. 75 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO Member of F. T. Ol F. T.D. Staten Island, N. Y. nLEX. S. GEORGE ^,^_^^.^ik (Not Incorporated) MiBmml? FLORAL ARTIST Otlori^ 423-425 Richmond Terrace ^*-«-^ (V. M. C.) Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, N.y.="= W S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Anderson service means f rcih, sturdy stock and promptdeliveries in Buffalo, Lockpoit, Niagara Falls and Western :/^/^/^/V.#,/^/^/s/^#s^•*^/^/V^*W^#^/^*^^.*^/^^V^* ''^vr/sf ^^^s»^sK^^K^^»^#s»»^#s^.»s/^^ tSSSSSilltSilSSSSSSSSSSSiaSSSSt &VA' l 'J i '^^^^ A. LANGE, Chicago 77-79 East Madison Street Member of F. T. D. WE ARE AWAITING TOUR ORDER. Best Flowers, Service and Delivery No Order Too Small or Too Large. Careful Attention to All. We are located in the heart of Chicago, and make all deliveries in the city and suburbs J»^>'^»^*»*'*N#»#N»»#**S»»*S»S»»».*Si**rfS/S*S#N»..*«JS#^#> [^HJ'^ORISTS and Commercial Growers all over / IB '^^^ world have come to realize the importance ' of Burpee's New Early- or Winter-Flowering Spencer Sweet Peas. Burpee's Sweet Peas are ~^^ famous, and House of Burpee v ^^ is recognized the world over as * ' American Headquarters for '"^, Sweet Peas. Free-blooming character combined with sturdy \ growth and trueness to descrip- / tion are qualities of the Burpee varieties that are well appreci- ^ ated by all particular Growers. - The Burpee list contains a complete range of colors in- cluding the most desirable Florists' shades. Those who require the latest and finest will be interested in the Burpee Novelties for 1922, now offered for the first time to the Growers. Complete descrip- tions of all varieties and novelties, together with many illustrations, are given in our Special Folder of Sweet Peas tor Florists. Every Florist and Grower should have it. Write tor a free copy today. \ -^^ W. Atlee Burpee Co. Seed Growers PHILADELPHIA ■ IMIMlillinillllllllllllllllllUlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillli Mention the American Florist when writing Mcllutctiison I & CO. OFFERS I I Immediate Shipment i I VALLEY PIPS, Dutch or German type, in I = case lots of 250U pips. LILIUM MAGMFICUM, = 19-11, from N. Y. KENTIA Belmoreana and = i ForsterianaSeeds, in bushel lots. BAMBOO I I CANES, natural and dyed green, all sizes, bale = = lots. RAFFIA.naturaland colored, 251bs. up. = [ FALL SHIPMENT. I i DUTCH BULBS, Tulips, Hyacinths, Nar- i icissus, Etc.; MANETTI STOCKS, English = I French, Dutch: VALLEY PIPS, German or i i Dutch; CHINESE SACRED LILIES. " Se- i I leots"; JAP. LILY BULBS, F. <>. B. New i = York, Chicago. Toronto. Denver, Seattle, i I Etc.; FRENCHBUIBS, Paper Whites, Roman = = Hyacinths, Etc.; CALLA vEthiopica, God- = ifrey,Elliotiana; T.R. BEGONIAS and GLOX- S = INIAS, all sizes and colors; IKIS, Tingitana = I and Spanish; DRACAENA CANES. | I Write for prices, stating your requirements, i I McHUTCHISON & CO., 1 I 95Chainbers St.. NEW YORK | ^intintiiiiiiiiiiiiiilliiiiiiiiiimiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiniiiiiiiirMiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiic Mention the American Florist when writing Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. Woolworth Building NEW YORK CITY IMPORTERS Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds unuiimiinMiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiniinMiiiiiniiiiiHiiiniiimiiiiiiiitiiiiiiimiuiuuiR I Return Envelopes | I Catalogue Envelopes I I Seed Packets j I Brown Bagr Filling Machine Co. i i FITCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A. | "•iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiinililiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiliiiiiitiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiKllllliO Dutch and French Bulbs C.J.Speeltnan&Sons I Lagarde £ Speelman Sassentieim, Holland I 01UouIes,Var. France NEW YORK OFFICE 470 GREENWICH ST. Pacific Ceast Representative, Mr. w. B. Clarke, Box 543, San Jose, CalK. 1921. The American Florist 243 TheKENILWO RTH Giant Pansy Seed ^^^^^^^^^■^B^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^H KENILWORTH CUT FLOWER > h. No. 12. GIANT KENILWORTH CUT FLOWER MIXTURE. Is a dlatlnot class by Itself, surpassinc all other strains as a cut flower for inside or outside grow- ing; the large flowers are carried erect above the foliage on heavy stems, 6 or 7 in. lone. In the most graceful manner, and stand the hot. dry weather weU. 1000 seeds 40c.. % oz. $1.10. % oz. J2.00. % oz. $3.75. oz. $7.50, 4 ozs. $27.00. 28. GIANT MASTERPIECE. A remarkable tree, the curled, wavy petals giving the flower a double appearance; large flowers of great substance, on long stroiiS il"=™'- l""", seeds 40c, % oz. $1.10, '4 oz. $2.00, 14 oz. $3.75. 30. GIANT THREE AND FIVE BLOTCHED PANSIES. A superb ml^ure. Flowers large and of circular form and of Kreat substance. The display of coloring is unsurpassed. A combination of almost every shade of rich velvety colore; reds are particularly conspicuous, the petals being dis- tinctly marked with three or Ave large, dark blotches. 1000 seeds 36c Vs oz.. 90c.: % oz.. $1.65; % oz.. $3.00; oz.. $0.00; 4 ozs.. $21.50.' 32, GIANT PARISIAN. The flowers are of enormous size and beautifully marked mostly flve dark blotches on white and yellow ground; an unusually shoivy mreture 1000 seeds. 3dc. : % nz.. 90c.: Vi oz., $1.65; Ms oz., $3.00: oz., S6 00- 4 ozs. $21.50. ' 34. GIANT BRONZE. A fine mi.xture of all shades of velvety brown bronze Havana brown mahogany and copper shades. lOOO seeds 35c. Va oz 90c' % oz. $1.65. % oz. $3.00, oz. $6.00, 4 ozs. $21.50. . 7» u . ovv,. 36. TRIUMPH OF GIANT. Remarkably beautiful. Tlie imposing five-spotted flowers on long, vigorous stalks surmount the foliage in the most graceful manner, are of enormous size, perfectly round and of unusual substance The individual petals are very broad and cover each other in such a maa- netl as to make the flowers appear almost double, the border of eveit? petal being conspicuously curled. The plants are of a robust growth and form compact bushes of a round shape. lOOO seeds 35c.. % oz 90o Vi oz SI 61 % oz. $3.00. oz. $6.00. 4 ozs. $21.50. " ™ * •''°' 40. GIANT BATH'S EMPRESS The finest of fancy English Pansies. Flowers are very large mostly friUed and blotched and of great substance and the ™'°" K% r"?" "'^"'.J'l'J '"'^"^ ""^ ^'^"^ ^''"- % »==• Sl-1». y* oz. $2.00° 72 OZ, $tji?Ut OZ, $7*0v. . KENILWORTH GIANT PRrZE. I have improvetl this strain by selecting and saving seed from the best shaped flowers of the most gorKeous color for many years. It is of the blocked Masterpiece type. Tlie plants distinguish themselves by their robust crowth and healthy -looldnff foliaffe; they are deep rooted and stand the hot, dry weather better than most other varieties. The llaree flowers on lonir. thick stems are carried weB above the foliace in the most graceful manner, are of enormous size and of eood substance. The petals are exceedingly broad and cover each other in such a manner as to make the flowers appear almost double. The border of each petal being conspicuously undulated and curled, the gorgeous and varied colored blossoms of velvety texture, perfect form and giant size, frequently measuring 3^ in. in diameter; the ground color such as yellow, vrhite, deep orange, mahogany brown, bronze blue, and enless variations. Most petals are beautifully marked with a larce blotch, a few are self-colored. They are specially fine for planting under glass or outside for cut flowers at all seasons. 50O seeds, 30c. ; 1000 seeds,, 50e.; Vs oz., $1.10;. ^ oz., $2.50; ^ oz,. $5.00; oz.. $10.00; 4 ozs.. $35.00. KENILWORTH GIANT EXHIBITION is the very finest complete mixture ever sent out. Seed carefully saved only from marked plants of the best varieties, with the largest and best shaped flowers and richest coloring. It is impossible to convey an adequate Idea of the delightful variations in color and markings of this unrivaled mixture. 500 seed^ 30c.. 1000 seeds, 50c.; V& oa.. $1.35; H oz., $2.50; oz., $10.00; 4 ozs.. $35.00. TRIMARDEAU GIANT PANSY. Improved; it is fax superior to the ordinary run of Trimardeau that is sold. It is a very shoHT class of vigorous, compact growth. Flowers of enormoxis size in all the self colors, blocked, striped, margined, etc. It is very doubtful if any other Pansy will give as good satisfaction as the improved Trimardeau for all general pmposes. 1000 seeds. 30c.; 3000 seeds. 75c.; ^A oz., $1.35; % oz., $2.50; oz., $5.00; 4 ozs., $18.00. GIANT TRIMARDEAU No. 2. While not eoual to the improved. Is a good mixture containing all colors and will give good satisfaction where a mixture of moderate price is desired. 1000 seeds. 20c,; ^ oz., 80c.; ^A oz., $1.50; oz.. $3.00; 4 ozs., $11.00. PRINCESS. {The New Upright Pansy). This strain is entirely distinct from all othera. It is absolutely compact, uptight growing. The flowers are mostly blotched and frilled like the Masterpiece of good form and heavy velvety texture, on heavy stems, carried well above the foliage. Attractive by the brilliancy of its colors. lOOO seeds. 35c.; % oz., 90e.; ^4 oz., $1.65; % oz., $3,00; oz., $6.00. GIANT KENILWORTH STRAIN. The flowers are of perfect form and substance; many of the immense flowers are 3-in. It is a striking collection of beautiful colors and markings, rich with shades of red, brown, bronze, mahogany, and many others too numerous to mention. Light, medium or dark mixtures. 1000 seeds, 35c.; % oz., 90c.; % oz., $1.65; ■ % oz,, $3.00; oz.. $6.00; 4 ozs., $21.50. GIANT KENILWORTH SHOW is undoubtedly the largest flowered Pansy in the world; the immense flowers are of circular form. A beautiful collection of colors and markings ' 1000 seeds, 40c.; Vs nz.. $1.10; Vi. oz.. $2.00; % oz., $3.75; oz,, $7.50; 4 ozs., $27.00. THE EARLY FLOWERING or WINTER BLOOMING GIANT PANSIES iu all colors or mixed. 1000 seeds. 60c.; Vs oz,. $1.10; ^4 oz.. $2.00; oz.. $7.50. 70. ORCHID FLOWERED. Mixed. A dwarf free bloomer, with a range of delicate colore that do not exist in any other Pansies; a re- markable comblnaUon of light rose, sheU- pink, blush mauve, fawn, light brown, orange ?^ «,^ '^^l/™^^- *^*'^'* ^^^^ 30c 400O seeds GIANT PANSY* SEED ,„„. In Separate Colors. 1000 seeds SOc. and 4 packets. $1.00. 14 oz. $1 30, ,„ . .% oz. $2.50. oz. $5.00. 38. Mme. Ferret. Bed and wine shades. 42. Adonis. Light blue, dark center. 44. Black. Almost coal black. 45. Lord Beaconsfleld. Purple, shaded white. 50. Goliath. Laree, curled yellow, blotched. 54. Pres. Carnot. White, flve blue blotches. 56. Light Blue Shades. 55. Indiao Blue. Deep velvety blue 60. Hortensla-Red. Ueht rose. 62. Prince Henry. Dark blue. S S"""* "*'"'• Superb crhnson and red. 64. Snow Queen. Beautiful satiny white. 66. Almond Blossom. Delicate rose. 68. Andromeda. Curled Apple blossom. 74. Sunlight. Yellow, with brown blotches. SO. Purple. Large, rich deep color. 82. Giant Peacock. Eich ultramarine blue. S4. Mercury. New. A deep blackish purple.- 86. Pres. McKlnley. Yellow, dark blotdied S8. Emp. Franz Joseph. White, blotched blue 90. Vulcan. Dark red, with flve blotches. 92. Victoria. Blood red, violet blotches. 94. Red. A collection of rich red shades. 98. Psyche. Curled white, with flve blotches. 100. Yellow. With dark blotch. 102. Yellow. Large golden vellow. 104. White. With violet blotch. 106. White. Large satiny- white. 108. Emp. William. Ultramarine blue. 110. The preceding 20 colors mi.xed. f<.>- C^*'* SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago flve months of 1920 to half that value in the same months of the current year, while exports to the United States in- creased from a value of $24,570 to a "We must have room and offer for one week. 2,500 2Vi-ln. Crclamen, at $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. 3,000 2-in. Cyclamen, at $20 and $25 per 100. 1,000 4-in. Cyclamen, at $40.00 per 100. Ask tor our prices of Easter Greetlne Pelarsoniums and Ferns GEO. A. KOHL, '^"fi^h'^.fir" value of $47,3(>.3. Other seeds have in- creased in a similar way. Exports of grass seed and flax seed have increased and the United States has had a fair Alonzo J. Bryan AVHOLESALE FLORIST Abundance of Stock Always on hand. Correspondence solicited. WASHINGTON, ]VEW JERSEY share. Nearly all the large increase in shipment of sugar beet seed went to the United States. Nearly all garden seeds showed material decreases. 244 The American Florist. Aug. 13, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. M. R. Cashinan. Owntoniiii,. JMinii., Presi- dent: Pnul C Lindloy. Pomona, N. C, Vice-President: Jolm Watson 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. W. Hill. Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. The fortv-seventli annual convention will be lield atDetroit. Mich.. June, 1933. =# We are in receipt of the thirty- eightli annual report of tVie Minne- apolis Board of Park Commissioners, with its usual array of information, fine illustrations and maps, tastefully arranged and printed. Sheboygan, Wi.s. — J. E. Matthew- son, a florist and nurseryman of this city, recently g-ave 1.000 maple trees to all American Leg:-ion posts in She- boygan county, to be used as memorials for men and women who took part in the world war. THE United States forest service re- ports three-fifths of the original timber supply of the United States gone, 51,000,000.000 board feet of material of saw-timber size being- consumed annu- ally, and nearly .5.0.000,0U0 feet de- stroyed by Are, insects and other agencies. Lbs: R. Bonnewitz, Van Wert, O., has just issued an instructive account of the recent exhibition of the Ameri- can Peony Society and Massachusetts Horticultural Society in pamphlet form. Mr. Bonnewitz includes reports of others on this show, giving- The American Florist account the place of honor. Lawton, Mich. — The harvesting and shipping of early grapes in this district began August S, the crop being light. As the season is much earlier than usual, growers have been urged to ex- tend harvesting over a pei-iod of three or four weeks, if possible, and thus avoid a glut on any one market. Bet- ter prices are also received for gr ape s picked later in the season, especially Concords. American Hydrangeas. Of the four hydrangeas of eastern North America the handsomest is H. querifolia, with branches densely cov- ered with rusty tomentum, deeply lobed leaves up to eight inches in length, and flowers in elongated pyra- midal clusters. This shrub is a native of the extreme southern states and the stems are often killed nearly to the • g-round here in severe winters; this summer the plant in the shrub collec- tion is in better condition than usual and is now carrying one cluster of flowers. H. arborescens and H. cinerea with flat flower-clusters are common woodland shrubs southward, and are of no great value as garden plants. There are monstrous forms of the two plants on which all the flowers are sterile, forming nearly .globose white heads. This form of H. arborescens (var. grandiflora I has become in re- cent years a popular plant with Amer- ican nurserymen, by whom it is sold in great numbers. The handsomest of the entirely hardy American species, H. radiata, is a native of the elevated regions of North and South Carolina. It is disting-uished by its broad leaves, which are dark green above and snow white below, and by its broad flat clus- ters of flowers surrounded by a ring of large, white, sterile flowers. In cultivation this hydrangea is a broad and shapely shrub and one of the handsomest of midsumm'er flowering plants In the arboretum. Once it was fairly common in cultivation, but from what nurseryi-nen can it now be ob- tained and how many gardeners of the present day have ever seen it? — Arnold Arboretum Bulletin, July 11, 1921. Robert Pyle Entertains Automobile Club. Robert Pyle, of the Conard & Jones Co.,. and president of the Ameri- can Rose Society, and wife, entertained a large and enthusiastic gathering of members of the Chester County Auto- mobile Club at their home, Rose Hill House, near that city, Julj' 21. Over 1.000 persons were in attendance, and the automobiles covered several acres of space in a field adjoining the resi- dence. President A. P. Irwin, of the club, acted as chairman, and introduced the host, who warmly welcomed the mem- bers and pledged his support to the onganization. Dr. W. P. Finney, of Lincoln university, then spoke of the benefits of goods roads to his institu- tion, and told of the memorial arch erected on Route No. 131, at which President Harding had recently given a brief talk. J. Horace McFarland. of Harrisburg, Pa., editor of the American Rose Annual and president of the Na- tional Civic Society, introduced as the principal speaker of the evening, had for his topic, "What About the Coun- try Highway?" He strongly urged the need of legislation preventing the heavier truck traffic that is in reality in -competition with the railroads, and is distasteful not only to travel but ruinous to the roadway. He spoke of the combined usefulness of planting the sides of the highways with trees and vines instead of allowing them to grow to underbrush. Mr. McFarland de- scribed at length his ideal of the high- way of the future, which he believed would e-ventually come true. In con- cluding he spoke of the need of proper pointer boards, saying that he had lost his way at Cochranville in coming to the meeting. T. R. McDowell, of Avondale, Pa., the last speaker on the prajramme, called attention to the fact that the session of the club was held on the first section of state-aid road built in Pennsylvania, at a cost of approxi- mately .$6,000 a mile. The meeting then adjourned and refreshments served by Mrs. Milton C. Pyle and Miss Sophie McDowell concluded an enjoy- able evening. Central Park Trees. Park Oommissioner Gallitin today announced that he will ask the Board of Estimate for .$150,000 with which to plant 2,000 trees in Central park. Landscape Architect J. -V. Burgevin has made a survey of the west side of the park from 50th to 97th streets and has planned the approximate location of 1.300 deciduous and 640 evergreen trees to be planted. The The Board of Estimate will be asked to appropriate $1.50.000 for this purpose. "Most of the trees in Central Park," says Commissioner Gallatin, "are very old. The artificial soil affords pre- carious rootage. Many trees have died and their places have not been filled. Originally there were too many trees Specimen Shrubs and Evergreens Largest stock of large Evergreens and Shrubs in this couQtry. Also Herbaceous plants and small Evergreens and Shrubs for transplanting. The Elizabeth Nursery Co. ELIZABETH, - - NEW JERSEY HILL'S EVERGREENS Sizes for growing on. Specimen Evergreens for landscape work. Complete assortment of choice Evergreens for window boxes and tabbing. Send for catalog. D. HILL NURSERY CO., Inc. Evergreen Specialists Largest Growers in America. Box 404, DUNDEE, ILLINOIS STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good hardy climber. Send lor our list. *"^ "JONES CO. Robert Pyle, Pres. [*1 * EST GROVE PENNA. Wmlzer, Vice-Pres. The Barclay Nursery Importers and Growers of Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, Trees, Vines, Shrubs and All Hardy Perennials. All Kinds of Decorative Plants. Our Specialty — Everblooming Hardy Roses, Boxwooil and Rhododendrons. 60 Barclay St., 14 Wesl Watat Vfki«V Broadway and 62 Vesey St., ^' C W X Ul H Telephone: Cortlandt 1518 in this park. They sapped the nourish- ment from the thin soil until there was not enoulg-li to sustain them. This con- dition as far as tlie soil is concerned has been removed." — New York World. August 2, 1921. Oklahoma City, Okla. HBii.T .SEVEEELY IN.TUIIES STOCK. Extreme heat the past few weeks has played havoc "with the aster crop, growers are complaining of stem rot, which combined with dryness will re- duce the crop to about 20 per cent. Gladioli, dahlias and Shasta daisies are holding their own. A limited supply of perennials and sweet peas are -ob- tainable. NOTES. T. A. Howard has resigned as man- ager of Furrow & Co., a,nd has been succeeded by Paul Richmond. The, firm's carnation plantings at Guthrie have been completed, and are in 'good condition. A. S. Gray, Ghickasha, passed through here on his w^ay to Colorado to recuperate. He reports business in his locality as holding its own. A heavy demand for sick room bo- quets is reported by J. Boston, of Tulsa, because of several typhoid fever cases. Rey of the Oklahoma Nursery is at- tending the Kansas State Florists' As- sociation convention at Topeka. The Breezy Bluff Flower Farm looks forward to a large crop of choice bulbs, especially gladioli and dahlias. George Stiles is on the sick list with an infection of the ear, but it is not serious. Paul Richmond. X921. The American Florist 245 Dreer's Reliable Florists Fl@wer Seeds We call special attention of Florists to the follow- ing Select Strains of Seasonable Flower Seeds: CINERARIA DREER'S PRIZE We have an extra fine strain of these flowers of largest size, in a well balanced range of colors. Droer's Prize Dwarf, of dwarf, compact habit. Dreer's Prize Tall, of taller .growth than the above. n.OO per trade packet of about 1000 seeds. Dreer's Superb Giant Cyclamen The seed which we offer this season is American grown, produced by a grower who has made a special study of Cy- clamen and who has worked up a strain better than any- thing procurable in Europe. We offer the following colors: Per 100 seeds 1000 seeds Pure ^Vhile $1.50 White with Carmine Bye 1,50 Blood Bed or Christmas Cheer 1.50 Rich Rose with Deei»er Eye 1.50 Daybreak. Soft shell pink, with deep eye... 1.50 Simon (Wonder of Wandsbek). Brilliant sal- mon, extra fine 1-50 Choicest Mixed, all colors 1.2o $12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 10.00 DREER'S PERFECT PANSIES We otter the following mixtures with the full assurance that nothing better can be had at the prices quoted : Trade Pkt. Oz. Masterpiece. A wonderful range of rich colors SO-50 $5.00 Giant Trimardeau. Good colors .40 5 00 Trade pkt. Oz. Dreer's Royal Exhibition. Our. finest strain. $0.50 S8.0O Dreer's Premium Mixture. A" really grand mixture .50 4.00 For Complete List of Seasonable Flower Seeds. Including Snapdrasons. Asparasus, Double Daisy, ForKet-me-not. Primroses, Forcing Sweet Peas, Hardy Perennials, Etc., See Our Special Blid-Sunimer Catalosuc. Copies Free on request HENRY A. DREER, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. CONTENTS. Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Chrysanthemnm Specialists Catalogue Free. Mention the American Florist when writing =CARNATIONS^ F. Dorner &Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writinp REX BEGONIAS 3-incb, $2.00 per dozen. GERANIUMS (Our Spcialty) Nntt, Buchner, Ricard, Poitevine, Viatid Good short jointed plants from 2-lnch pots, at $3.50 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. We ship safe anywhere Elmer Rawlings, L^^t^:'^':^. Mention the American Florist ivhen writinp CHAS. H. TOTH MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemnm Novelties My Speolaltly. IWI51KIElia5liaiSKBl|g|iall«llHll»tall«ll«l|gliHligllg»HllgragMI«ll»llHllall«l»to fall Stock For Florists Primula Obconica, Gigantea Rosea, Kennisina and Oculata, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Primula Obconica, Grandiflora, Rosea, Kermesina, Coerulea, Alba and Mixed, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Primula, Cbeswick Red, Crimson King, Ruby Queen, Rosea Delicata, Sut- ton's Duchesse and The Pearl (white), $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Genista Racemosa, 2J/2 in., pinched and bushy, $6.00 per 100; 3 in., $12.00 per 100; 4 in. (ready August 20th), $20.00 per 100. Hydrangeas, French varieties, 21/2 in., Baby Bimbinet, $8.00 per 100; Mad. Chautard, Mme. Hamar, Mme. E. Mouilere, Gen. de Vibray and F. G. Hill, $6.00 per 100. Hydrangeas, French varieties, 4 in. pot plants, $20.00 per 100; 5 in. pot plants, $30.00 per 100. Fall shipment — ^Mme. Mouillere, Mme. Hamar, Mme. Chautard, Gen. de Vibray, Lily Mouilere, Renee Gaillerd, Boquet Rose. Baby Bimbinet, 4 in. pot plants, $25.00 per 100; 5 in. pot plants, $35.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 2 in., bushy, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengeri, n/2 in pots, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Begonias, 2'/2 in., Metallica, $6.00 per 100; Carolina Lucerne, $12.00 per 100; Carolina Lucerne, 5 in., heavy, $35.00 per 100. Otaheite Orange, 2'/2 in-, fine stock to grow on, $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Kentia Belmoreana, 3 in. pot plants, $20.00 per 100. Kentai Foresteriana, 21/2 in., $12.00 per 100; 3 in., $20.00 per 100; 4 in., $50.00 per 100. Forcing grade field grown Roses, Dorothy Perkins, Excelsa, Hiawatha, Lady Gay, $30.00 per 100. Staked up plants, well ripened and long topped. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio Sl gl« l lglglg||g | l« ll gl l «llg ll g ll g|gll g Wl l gtelg»gl« ll g llgllgll«ll«ll»l»»aigl«llgll5lgra 246 The American Florist. Aug. 13, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. Louis F. Miller, Toledo.O., President; H.A. Dooley, Cleveland, O., Vice-Presidents. W. Severance, Louisville Ky.. Secretary; H. J. Cheney, Grand Rapids, Mich., Treasurer. The next annual meeting will be held at Albany, N. V., November 1-5, 1921. 5i' New Jeesey sweet corn brought $2 to $2..50 per 10;) ears at New York. Yellow Bermuda onions showed no change in price at Chicago and Pitts- burgh. Tomatoes were in poor demand in New York at 50 cents to $1 per 20- quart crate. Michigan celery has been sold to Chicago jobbers at 75 cents to $1.25 per square crate. "Wisconsin cherries advanced 25 cents per 16-quart crate in Chicago, selling at .$3.50 to $4. Potato production totaled 290,754,580 bushels, showing a loss of 98,440,385 bushels in 10 years. There. were 3,- 258,192 acres harvested, a decrease of 11.2 per cent. Peanut acreage increased 29.3 per cent or 255,213 acres. There were 1,125,100 acres harvested two years ago, with a production of 27,449,930 bushels, mostly in the southern states. lowA cabbage was in moderate de- mand in Chicago at $5 to $5.50 per 120- pound crate. Massachusetts stoclt ranged 50 cents higher, selling to Bos- ton jobbers at $1.75 to .$2.25 per barrel. Sweet potato acreage harvested in 1919 amounted to 803,727, an increase of 25.3 per cent compared with 1909. The production amounted to 78,081,913 bushels, an increase of 18,859,843 bushels. North Carolina Blberta peaches sold at $4 to $4.50 per six-basket car- rier in eastern centers. Georgia El- bertas advanced 25 cents. ■ There was a decided increase in movement, espe- cially from California sections. Tom Watson watermelons from Georgia and South Carolina showed no change of price in New York. Prices declined $100 to $150 per car at ship- ping points on 26 and 28 pound stock, because of a light demand. A total of 5,182 cars were rolled during the week. Cantaloupe movement has declined considerably in recent weeks. Arizona salmon tints have been sold to jobbers in eastern markets at $2 to $3.75 per crate. California salmon tints were in weaker demand in Chicago at $2.75 to $3. Early Ohio potatoes brought $1.65 to $1.75 per 100 pounds at Nebraska ship- ping points, July 30. Virginia Irish cobblers advanced 10 to 75 cents per barrel, and sold to Boston jobbers at $5.25 to $5.50. There was a slight falling off in movement, with New Jer- sey the chief source of supply. British market gardeners, including the greenhouse growers of fruits and vegetables, are seeking relief for this business in a closed season against im- ports in times of glut, but the govern- ment thus far, has not favored re- strictive legislation and many persons engaged in these lines are facing ruin because of cheap production on the continent. Prices ot Ind jor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, August 10. — Cucumbers, bas- ket, 1." to 25 cents; leaf lettuce, per box, 50 to 00 cents. New York, August .5. — Cucumbers, 40 cents to $1 per dozen ; mushrooms, per basket. 50 cents to $o; radishes, 100 bunches. $1 to $2; tomatoes per pound, 4 to 15 cents. Co-operative Marketing: Strengthened. To strengthen its service in the field of co-operative marketing, the bureau of markets and crop estimates of the United States Department of Agricul- ture has undertaken a reonganization in this branch of its work. Lloyd S. Tenny, assistant to the chief of the bureau, has been designated to take charge of the co-operative marketing- activities of the bureau and to arrange with the several commodity divisions for the employment of commodity spe- cialists who are qualified in co-opera- tive marketing. This work is so intimately connected with the marketing work in general of the several commodity divisions that it seemed desirable to co-ordinate the two lines of work more closely. A study of the economics of co-operative marketing is planned and a more thor- ough analysis will be made of the ex- tent of existing- co-operative organiza- tions, including- the size of the busi- ness, the organization, machinery, sales, brokerage, etc. Farmers desiring in- formation and advice in the organiza- tion and conduct of co-operative asso- ciations will be aided by service and extension men experienced in co-opera- tive marketing. Melons. We have for many years paid special attention to melons in this section. The term melon means cantaloupe, and again it means Tip Top. It is the one variety grown, for the best mar- kets demand it. This year we had an ideal season for melons, a quick warm spring and early summer. Up to July 1 the vines broke all records for size and vitality, but after this date the In- tense heat got the upper hand and re- duced a wonderful prospect to a very ordinary one, except in localities where irrigation prevailed. Here is one crop where a little overhead watering will work wonders. We have had visitoi'S come from far and wide to see our irrigated melons. Now they had water only one week. Two igood soakings turned a certain failure into a big suc- cess. We have practiced turning mel- •ons for years, because such large fruit will naturally sink into soft, wet soil, which will cause a portion of the melon to be soft and inferior. This turning-requires great care, so as not to injure the stems. We give the fruit one-half turn 10 days or two weeks before they ripen, and place each melon so that the stem end is visible. In this position ripening is e.asily de- tected and harvesting made easy. It is much better to cut the melons with a knife than to separate them with a jerk, as too often this latter method injures the fruit and speedy decay sets in, unless used at once. This is one of the hardest, most painstaking and most uncertain of crops, but if all is well done the reward comes in the end, as they require no tedious picking, like berries, no washing as does lettuce and no bunching like rad- ishes. In other words, we get paid for all our weeks of close attention by one short glorious roundup of fancy fruit. Marketman. FALL DELIVERY HYDRANGEAS French and Otaksa Fine stock. Order now. Per 100 4 inch $ 25.00 B inch 40.00 6 inch 60.00 7 inch 75.00 8 inch 100.00 CARL HAGENBURGER West Mentor, Ohio Multiflora Japoaica Rose Seedlings Best American Rose Stock for Budding and Grafting. New England grown, well rooted. No. 1 4-6 mm S15.00 per 1000 No. 2. 2-4 mm !!.'.'.'..".'.".'.". ...... 10.00 per lOCO Eeady for delivery after Ho-vember 1st. C. R. BURR S COMPANY, - Manchester, Conn. PLANTS Now Ready SEEDLINGS $10.00 per 1000 5000 lots at $8.00.. per 1000 1000 2M inch. .$40.00 2}i inch.. 55.00 F. O. B. WESTERN SPRINGS, ILLINOIS SEEDS Greenhouse Grown 1000 seeds, $3.00 3000 seeds at $2.50.. ..per 1000 CHICAGO 1921. The American Florist. 247 Ready Reference Section 15 CENTS, MET, PER LINE ADIANTUM. Adiantuni Croweanum. 3-in., $25.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL CO.. Denver. Colo. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri seed- lings. %\.ih per 100; $12.00 per 1,000: 2%- in. pots, $6.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1.000; 3-in. pots. $10.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN. 43 West 18th St. New York. Asparagus Sprengeri. l^/^-in.. $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1,000. A. plumosus. 2-in.. bushy. $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1.000. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Palnesville. O. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri seed- lings. A few hundred at $1.00 per 100. BD- OAR BASTBRDAT, Nokomis, 111. Asparagus Sprengeri. SVa-inch. 5c ea.ch. ODOR GREENHOUSES. lola. Kans. ASPIiENIUM. Asplenium Nidus Avis (Bird's Nest Fern). Oood strong healthy stock, 3-in. pots at 35c «ach. Packing material charged for at cost. WM. K. HARRIS. 65th and Springfield Ave.. W. Philadelphia, Pa. BEGONIAS. Begonias. Melior. Cincinnati. Mrs. J. A. Peterson. 2 14 -in. pots from top cuttings at 430,00 per 100; Chatelaine. 2yi-in. pots at 47.00 per 100; Patten. 2 % -in. pots at $8.00 per 100, and Pride of Newcastle. 2% -in. pots at $10.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 W. 18th St. New York Begonia Luminosa and Prima Donna, ex- tra fine stocky plants. 2i^-in.. $10.00 per 100; 3-in.. $15.00 per 100; 4-in.. $25.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL CO.. Denver. Colo. BULlBS. GtADIOLUS AND NARCISSUS. If you want a bargain in a large lot of mixed Gladiolus and mixed Narcissus we will be glad to have your inquiries. Wish- ing to devote time and space to named va- rieties we will sell our mixed stock cheap. TAIT BROTHERS COMPANY. Brunswick. Ga. CAIXAS. CALLA. ^ETHIOPICA. LARGE FLOWERING WHITE CALLA. Home-grown Bulbs Free from Dry Rot. 100 1,000 1 -1%-inch $ 8.00 $ 75.00 1%-iys-inch 12.00 110.00 1%-1%-inch 16.00 150.00 15i-2 -inch (Mammoth Bulbs) 20.00 186.00 2 -2y2-inch (Jumbo Bulbs) . 26.00 Ask for prices on Freesias and other bulbs. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St. New York CARNATIONS. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Ready now. 100 1000 Matchless ....'. $12.00 $100.00 White Enchantress 12.00 100.00 Pink Enchantress 12.00 100.00 Ward 12.00 100.00 Thenanthes 12.00 100.00 Aviator 12.00 100.00 Beacon 12.00 100.00 Enchantress Supreme ..... 14.00 120.00 M. C. GUNTERBEKG, Randolph and State Streets. Chicago. FIELD-C^ROWN CARNATIONS. Extra fine large plants ready for ship- ment. Matchless Carnations. $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1.000. ELI CROSS 150 Monroe Ave.. Grand Rapids. Mich. CARNATION MATCHLESS. Good bushy stock. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1.000; delivery any time. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON, Cedar Palls, la. CARNATION PLANTS. Matchless $10.00 per 100 White Enchantress 10.00 per 100 STUPPY FLORAL CO. St. Joseph, Mo. Carnations. Write for price list of latest varieties. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette. Ind. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSANTHEMUMS A1«D POMPONS. Good Clean Stock. Marigold and Polly Rose. Pompons Mar.v Richardson Minto Golden Climax Sour. d'Or Fairy Queen Lily Xmas Gold Skibo Helen Newberry Rufus Leoto Kate Manning Ida Mensa White Acto Lady Lee Quinola 2-inch. $20.00 per 1,000. Cash, please. MRS. SCHNEIDER. FLORIST 22 E. High Street. Springfield. O. Chrysanthemum novelties for 1921. Pre- liminary list free. Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian Mich. CINERARIAS. Cinerarias, very best, large flowering, finest colors, imported strain. 2 14 -in.. $7.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL CO.. Den- ver. Colo. CIiEVELAND CHERRIES. Cherries. Orange Queen and Cleveland. 2 14 -in.. frame grown, vigorous plants, S7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1,000. Paper pots, securely bleated. Cash with order. PETER PEARSON. 6732 Gunnison St.. Chicago. 111. COIiEUS. Coleus. Many varieties, clean, strong, well- rooted cuttings, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1.000. Properly and efficiently packed. Cash with order. MAULDIN FLORAL CO., Greenville. S. C. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN GIGANTBUM SEED NOW READY. Glory of Wandsbek, dark and light shades of salmon. Daybreak, delicate shade of salmon Brilliant Red, large and fine. Pure White, extra select. White — Pink Eye. very large and fine. Rosea Superba, deep shell pink. Rose of Marienthal, light pink, dark eye Magniflca. dark rosy pink, very fine. Lavender, very beautiful. Above varieties, $12.00 per 1,000 net. For novelties, price list and cultural direc- tions, sent on application. J. A. PETERSON & SONS Westwood Cincinnati. O. CYCLAMEN From German seed. 3-in.. ready for 4-in $20.00 per 100; $180.00 per 1.000. Assorted colors except white. In paper pota. Cash with order. , PETER PEARSON 6736 Gunnison St. Chicago Cyclamen. Vaughan's. Giant English grown. For varieties and prices, see dis- play advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Cyclamen for • one week only. 2 14 -in $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1.000. 3-ln ' $20.00 and $26.00; 4-in.. $40.00 per 100 Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin. 111. Cyclamen. Strong, clean, healthy plants, ready for shift to 6 in., $35.00 per 100 J W. Davis Co., Terre Haute, Ind. Cyclamen, 2 14 -in., good assortment, lead- ing varieties. $12.00 per 100. MATTHEW- SON'S. Sheboygan. Wis. FERNS. FERNS — Strong 2 14 -in.. $6.60 per 100; $65.00 per 1.000. Boston. Roosevelt. Teddy. Jr.. Verona, New Macawii. $10.00 per 100, $96.00 per 1,000. Larger sizes, ask for prices. Table fern seedlings. $3.00 per flat. 6 flats at $2.75 per flat. 10 flats, $2.60 per flat. Best varieties. Pteris Wimsettii. Wilsonil. Cyrtomium, (Holly) Aspidium. Albo Line- ata, etc. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 Weat 18th St. New York BOSTON FERNS. Good, strong bushy stock. 5-in $0.40 6-in 76 7-in 90 10-in 2.00 Packing charges free. DAVIS FLORAL CO., Davenport. la, 50,000 pot grown Boston ferns for July and August delivery; 6-in., $1.00; 7-in., $1.50; 8-in., $1.75 and $2.00. This stock is absolutely clean from insects and dis- ease. Prompt shipment Send us a trial order. THE WALLACE FLORAL CO., 5744 Kircheval Ave. Strong, healthy Boston Ferns at a bargain in order to make room for other plants that must be moved in. This ad will only ap- pear this time, so order at once. Boston. 4-in.. $20.00 per 100; Boston. 5-in.. $35.00 per 100. Cash with order. PETERSON FLORAL CO.. Gibson City, 111. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About If. 248 The American Florist. Aug. IB, CYCLAMEN. Table ferns, standard varieties, 2l4-ln.. '^' HENRY SMITH FLORAL CO.. INC. Gr and Rapids, ''^"^" Hardy Ferns, 111. descriptive list mailed. L. MOSBAEK. Ferndale, Askov, Minn. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. Nutt Buchner, Ri.card, Polte- vine and Viaud. Good short Jointed Plants. 2-in, 53.60 per 100; $35 per 1.000. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany. N. T. ORCHIDS. HASSALL, & CO., orchid growers and raisers, Southgate, London, England, Cat- tleyas, Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. OTAHEITE ORANGES. Geraniums, rooted cuttings only, send tor prices. ALBERT M. KERR. B. P. D. 8. Lancaster, Pa. GREENS. ^ Decorative Greens. Magnolia leaves, beech and oak sprays. Write for samples and prices. The Decorative Greens Co., Kinston, Ala. Specimen shrubs and evergreens Largest stock in the country. The Elizabeth Nur- sery Co., Elizabeth, N, J. Otaheite Oranges. 2%-in., fine stock to grow on, $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1.000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. PEONIES Peony Festiva Maxima. The most popu- lar of the white peonies and the standard ol excellence for cut flowers. Divided roots 3 to 6 eyes, $16.50 per 100; $15.00 per 1,000; 2.000 for $276.00. F. O. B. lor cash with order. ,„„ H. G. "WALKER, 312 W. Chestnut St.. Louisville, Ky. HARDY PERENNIAIiS. HARDY PERENNIAL FLOWER PLANTS. Delphinium Belladonna; HoUy- hock, Chater's Double, six separate colors; Anchusa, Italica Dropmore; Bellis Daiss, Canterbury Bells, Gaillardia Digitalis, Gypsophila Paniculata. Shasta Daisy, Sweet William, Alyssum, Aquilegia. Bocconia, Centaurea. Coreopsis, Hibiscus. Oriental and Iceland Poppy. Strong field-grown plants, $1.00 per dozen, $5 00 P/r 100. HARRY R. SQUIRES, Good G'round. N. Y. HYDRANGEAS. . FRENCH HYDRANGEAS— 2 ^i -inch Pots Avalanche, white S f.OO Bouquet Rose =•"" Baby Bimbinetti, rose »-00 B. G. Hill, pink lO-O" General de Vibraye, rose o-OO Tillie Mouillere, crimson rose S-Otj Otaksa ■ 8.00 Mme. E.' Mouillere, best white ,?•?? Mme. Hamar, flesh 10.00 Mousseline, rose J-"" Radiant, carmine »■"" Souv. de. Chautard, rose 8.00 Trophee, reddest red 15. uo Larger sizes, ask lor prices. , , . . A fine lot ol pot-grown above kindB to erow on lor next year. Ask lor lull list. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18t h St. New Yor k Hydrangeas. French and Otaksa lor lall delivery. For sizes and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, O. Hydrangeas, fine 2% -in. French and Otaska, $4.60 per 100. Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON, Cedar Palls. la. IVIES. Hardy English Ivy. Exceptionally good stock. 2-in., $2.76 per 100, $26.00 per 1,000: 3-in , $3.76 per 100. $35.00 per 1,000. K. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. KENXIAS. Kentia Belmoreana, 3-in., pot plants, $20 00 per 100. K. Poresteriana, 2y2-in., $12.00 per 100; 3-in., $20.00 per 100; 4-in., $60.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. LILY OF THE VALLEY. Valley pips. From cold storage, $30 per lOtfO; $16 per 600; $8 per 260; $4 per 100. H. N. Bruns, 3032-42 W. Madison street, Chicago. Lily ol the Valley. London Market Strain. From ice storage. Case ol 600 pips, $18.00; case of 1.000 pips. $36.00. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago a nd New York. Lily ol the Valley pips. Extra fine strain exhibitive size, German "Tubeck pips." Write lor prices. J. M. THORBURN & CO.. 63 Barclay St., New York. Home Grown Stocki niiuiiiiMiiniii iiiiuiEiiiciuiinMiiiiniiimiiiiiiiMHTimiiiiiiiuiiirij Greatly Increased Demand j Because of the Federal embargo against the im- portation of most kinds of Garden Plants, Roots and Bulbs, home grown stock is now in greatly increas- ed demand. If you have any to offer or are likely to have it soon, advertise in these columns now. PRIMULAS. Primula obconica, 2% -In., good, stronB plants at $6.00 per 100; $66.00 per 1.000: 4-in. at 26c; 6-in. at 60o; 6-in. at 76c; Malacoides. 2 1/2 -in. $6.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH FLORAL CO.. INC. Grand Rapids. Mich. Primula Obconica, Gigantia Rosea, Ker- misina and Oculata, $5.00 per 100; $46.00 per 1.000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. ROSES. INCREASE YOUR PROFITS! Order Bench Rose Plants Now! Big Demand! Pino Stock! 100 1000 Sunburst Beiich Plants 12.00 115.00 American Beauty 20.00 190.00 M. C. GUNTBRBERQ Wholesale Florist 8 East Randolph St.- Chicago. 111. Roses. Own root. 1,000 Dunlop, 3-in.. good stock at $18.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL CO.. Denver. Colo. SUNBURST BENCH ROSE PLANTS Ready lor shipment $10.00 per 100 No order lor less than 100 accepted BASSETT & WASHBURN Wholesale Florists 178 North Wabash Ave., Chicago L. D. "Phone Central 1457 FRANK W. DUNLOP The 1920 Wonder! Own-root stock ready lor immediate de- livery. $35.00 per 100; $300.00 per 1,000. CHARLES H. TOTTT CO. Madison, ^. ^' ROSES. 1 000 Columbia Roses, own root. 2%-incn pot! $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1,000, Can ship "at once. ELI CROSS 160 Monroe Ave., Grand Rapids, Mich. Multiflora Japonica Rose Seedlings. Best American Rose stock lor budding and gralt- ing. 4-6 mm., $16.00 per 1.000; 2-4 mm., $10.00 per 1,000. C. R. Burr & Co.. Man- chester, Conn. SEEDS. POINSETTIAS. Poinsettias. 2%-inch. $11.00 per 100: "^•^l''il?r;ia,-"also oak leal type SU-in. pots. $16.00 per 100; $136.00 per 1,000. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th Street New York Asparagus plumosus seed ol new crop. Greenhouse grown. True flat sPjayed type Per 1,000, $3.60; 6,000 lots at $3.26; 10,000 lor $28.60; 26,000 at special price. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO and 41-4 3 Barclay St., N. Y. City. Seeds: w^inter-flowering Sweet Peas. Carefully grown for us by an expert seed grower For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement on front cover page ol this issue. A. Henderson & Co.. 166 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago. Seed. Cyclamen. Best English and Ger- man strain, separate colors. Salmon- Wandsbek and Salmon King JIB.OO per 1 000. All other colors, $12.00 per 1,000. S' S SKIDELSKY & CO., 60 Park Place. New York PRIMULAS. PRIMULA OBCONICA GIGANTBA, 2i/i- in grown from best Ronsdorler strain, $7"00 per 100; $60.00 per 1,000. Following Colors-red rose, apple blossom, lavender, salmon, white, oculata and compacta. Pri- mula Chinensis, Malacoides and Townsendil, ^'''^nTw Pri^ula'Saiacoides Conspicua. Large flowering, clear rose with large yellow cen- ter, 2-in. pots, $8.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th Street New York Primula Obconica Giganteum. ^ Our own strain and our reputation lor this strain warrants U3 m saying that it Is the best Tbtataable. The stock i% 1" fi"« .^.^'^P^^; rendv to go out now; out ol 2% -In., at $?00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL CO.. 1643 Broadway, Denver, Colo. Seeds Flower in all seasonable varieties. For varieties and prices see display ad- vertisement elsewhere in this Issue Henry P. Michell Co., 616-518 Market St.. Phila- delphia, Pa. ^ Seeds. Pedigree and selected stocks of rutabaga, turnip, cabbage. Savoy ca-bbage. beet and mangel; flower seeds. Write lor special prices. Kelway & Sons, Langport. Eng. _^_^ Seeds, sweet peas. Spencer's grandlflora. etc Asters and flower seeds in general. Tomato, lima and pole beans. John Boa- ger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calit. Seeds Dreer's reliable flower. Cineraria, cyclamen and pansy. For varieties and pHces see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry A. Dreer. 714-716 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. ^ qpeds The largest French cultures ot Prfmulas. Ask lor P"oes 1921 crop. Mala- coides, $22.69 per lb. JH. PAQUBT. bd.. Magnan, Nice (France). If You Do Not Fiiid What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us ADout It. 1921. The American Florist. 249 SEEDS. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, egEplant, eauash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon eeed and field corn on contract. Edgar F. HurfC, Swedesboro, N. J. Seeds. The Kenllworth Giant Pansy. Por varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. * Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber. muskmelon, squash and pumpkin ; sweet. flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley, Neb. Seed. Cyclamen. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. American Bulb Co.. 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Seeds. Sweet Peas. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cu- cumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigatioii Co., Fremont. Neb. Seeds. Specialties: Pepper, eggplants, to- mato, vine seed and field corn. Ceorge R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers. Pedricktown, N. J. Seeds. Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion seta, potato. Prices will be quoted upon applica- tion. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82 Dey St.. New York. Seed 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 highest qual- ity. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y. Seeds. Specialties; Lettuce, onion, sweet pea, 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 St.. Chicago. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon, squash and pump- kin seed, sugar, flint and fleld corn. J, C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Seed. Lawn mixtures and field, whole- sale. Write for prices. Atlantic Grass Seed Co., 46 W. Broadway, New York. Seed. Flower and Garden seeds. Sweet pea and nasturtium a specialty, Routzahn Seed Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif. Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and market gardeners. The W, Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Tomato, grown for the wholesale seed trade. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana. Calif. Seeds. Choice sweet peas, nasturtium and flower. L. D. Waller Seed Co.. Gua- dalupe. 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. 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. MISCELLANEOUS. SWEET PEAS. Yellow Sweet Peas. See display adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. McClena- han Greenhouses, 40th and Philips streets, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seed packets for 1921. All packet elzes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogues, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co.. Pitch- burg. Mass. Concrete bench legs, 16-in. high. Ship- ment made from our joliet plant at Joliet, 111. Write for particulars and prices. DAVIS-JOLIET CO., Davenport, Iowa. Gold letters of best quality. Prices great- ly reduced. Write today for sampUs and prices. J. Llchtenberger, 1560 Avenue A. New York. Thomson's celebrated manure. Sold by all dealers or from sole makers. Wm, Thomson & Sons, Ltd.. Clovenfords, Scot- land. It Puts Its Shoulder to the Wheel. Meyers* Green Florists' Thread is the best for all florists' purposes. Write for prices. John C. Meyer, Florist Thread Works. Lowell, Mass. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Cata- log-ues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Palnesville. O. 1,000 letterheads and 1,000 envelopes. $8.50. Good stock. Cash please. Gorham Printery, Inc.. 542 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a century. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Box 404, Dundee. 111. Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House. 523 Plymouth Place. Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for catalogue. Raedlein Basket Co.. 713 Mil- waukee Ave.. Chicago. MISCELLANEOUS. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. Write for samples and price. Henry A. Dreer, 713 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. Peach trees, roses and evergreens a spe- cialty with us. Write for prices. SOUTH- ERN NURSERY CO.. Winchester. Tenn. Florist specialties and supplies of every description. Sam Sellgman. 116 W. 28th St.. New Tork. 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 Tork. 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.. 4 62 W. Erie St.. Chicago. Greenhouse glass. 'Baur 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 36c. 3,000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury. Galesburg. 111. FERTILIZERS. Ground tankage delivered to your railway station for $60.00 per ton. Hardwood ashea for $30.00 per ton. Terms: Your check, when goods arrive. GEORGE STEVENS. Peterborough, Ontario. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Peed and Fertilizer Co.. 809 Exchange Ave.. U. S. Yards. Chicago. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading, nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by- CLAT & SON. Stratford. London. England. Fertilizer for flowers. Premier Brand pul- verized poultry manure. Poultry Feed Co.. 431 So. Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. 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, Fa. Everything the best in florists.' supplies. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St.. Phila- delphia. Bverythmg in florists' supplies and staples. The McCallum Co.. 137 Seventh St.. Pittsburgh, Pa. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Reed & Keller. 122 W. 26th St.. New York. If You Do No! Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It, 250 The American Florist. Aug. 13, WIMRb WITH A KICK IN IT!! — -• >IE.»»r ^^^^ Sheep Manure with a kick in it ! That's WIZ/VRD BRAND because Wizard Km u N^ ^^^ iJrand is best quality Feeding Station and Stock Yard Sheep Manure. Not .«m;i: &«■«<■■ 11^ ruRK leached Out; air-dried Western corral manure with 16% to 20% moisture. Wizard Brand is new, fresh stock, dried aad sterilized by high-temperature djrect-heat process that always makes a bone-dry, uniformly pulverized product; weed seed, fungus and disease germs destroyed, highly concentrated, always safe and dependable. The highest standard of quality in Pulverized Sheep Manure. Unequaled under glass or in the field. Insist on WIZARD BRAND through your supply house or write us direct. The Pulverized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. 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. Greenhouse glass, paint and putty. Hooker's Dolesco brand. Big stock, priced right, good brands. H. M. Hooker Paint & Glass Co.. 651-659 W. Washington Blvd.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsoh Co.. 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouses. superior in construction, durable and inexpensive. Write for esti- mates. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 3100 S. Spauldins Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap. flooring, white cedar posts, etc., everything in lumber. Adam Schlllo Lumber Co.. 1560 Kingsbury St.. Chicago. INSKOTICIDES. Aphine. SI per qt. : $2.60 per gal. Fun- gine. $1 per qt. ; $3.60 per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt.; $S per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co.. Madison. N. J. LABELS. LABELS, for nurserymen and florists. Benjamin Chase Co., Derry Village. N. H. POTS AND PANS. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H. Hews & Co.. Inc.. Cambridge, Mass. Pots. Florists'. Prices low and quality guaranteed. The Progressive Clay Co.. 9th Floor. Marbridge Bldg., New York. Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Zane Pot- tery Co.. South Zanesville O. Florists' red pots. Write us for prices before buying. George Keller Pottery Co.. 2614-2623 Herndon St.. Chicaeo. 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. Berning, H. G.. St. Louis. Mo. Brenner. Edward. New York. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Budlong Co.. J. A.. Chicago. Charles, Harry. New York. Chicago Flower Growers' Ass'ri.. Chicago. Coan, J. J.. Inc., New York. Doyle & Booth. New York. Erne & Company. Chicago. Foerster Co.. Joseph. Chicago. Ford, M. C. New York. Ford, William P.. New York. Fronj.ent. H. E.. New York. Goldstein. I., New York. Hart. Geo. B.. Rochester, N. Y. Hentz & Nash. Inc., New York. Holton & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. Kasting Co.. W. F., Buffalo. N. Y. Kennicott Bros., Chicago. Kervan Co., The, ".■Jew York. Kessler, Wm. A.. New York. Krutchen. John, Chicago. Kuhl, G'eorge A., Pekin. 111. Mackle, William. New York. McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Meconi, Paul, New York. Millang, Joseph A., New Yc/rk. 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, Milwaukee. Wis. Pyfer & Co.. A. T.. Chicago. Randall Co.. A. L.. Chicago. Reid. Edward. Philadelphia, Pa. Reinberg. Georgei Chicago. Reinberg, Peter. Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis. Minn. Rusch & Co.. Gust, Milwaukee. Wis. Siebrecht. Geo. C. New York. Sullivan, Dolan & Co., New York. Tonner. O. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co.. Chas. H. Madison, N. J. Traendly & Schenck. New York. Traveling Wholesale Florists, New York. United Cut Flower Co., New York. Vaughan, A. L. & Co.. Chicago. Weiland & Risch Co., Chicago. Weiss. Herman. New York. Wietor Bros.. Chicago. Winterson Co.. B. F.. Chicago. Young & Co.. A. I.. New York. Zech ^ Mann. Chicago. Azalea Pots. Hang- ing Baskets, liayrn Vases. Urns, Etc. y Red Pots Refined Clays — Skilled Labor THE ZANE POTTERY CO. SO. ZANESVILLE, OHIO "Moss Aztec" Wave HORACE C. GRAY CO. 200 Fifth Avenue New York Mention the American Florist when writing CAMBRIDGE NE1V YORK World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of FLOWER POTS WilT? A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. George Keller Pottery Go. Successors to 6E0.KELLER&S0I(, Mannfacturers of Red Pots Before buying write for prioai 2614-2622 HeradOB St., CHICAGO. Wired Toothpicks 10,000, $2.S0; SO.OOO, $11.00, Mannfactnred by W. J. COWEE, BerMn, N. Y. Sample Free. For Sale by Dealers. Mention the American Florist when writing If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1921. The American Florist. 251 The recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and soft scale. FuriGiriE. For mildew, rust :ind other blights affecting llowers, fruits and vegetables. VERMINC. For eel worms, angle u orms and other worms working in the soil. Quart. $1.00 Gallon, $3.00 Sold by Dealers. Aphine Mfg. Company MADISON. N. J. Mention the American Florist iohen writing Florists' Pots Our plant at York, Pa., has made florists' pots for nearly ninetyyears. WetoOkFirst Prize at Last Three Exposi- tions. We may not be the oldest manufacturers in our line, but assuredly have the best pots. Try os on yoarnext order. Prices Low. Quality Guaranteed. Address all commnnications to The Progressive Clay Company Marbridrt/Buuding. Ncw York City Branch Office, Bulletin Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa Mention the Atnerican Florist when writing Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Larg- est, BrlRhtest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual subscription for weekly and quarterly numbers. One Dol- lar. (International money or- der.) Subscribe today and keep in touch with European markets and topics. THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY BURM.EY, ENGLAND. Mention the American Florist when writing 1,000 Letterheads 1,000 Envelopes $8.50 Bond Stock — Send Cash with order. All work is guaranteed. Proofs fur- nished of work before printing-, so that any changes necessary may be made. GORHAM PRINTERY, INC 642 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. We Print Everything. Uention the American Florist when writing When^bu Are Beady To Talk Building SaAj Vhen and Where and Veil Be There [ofd.& Btirnham(5« Irvington Boston ^M mm New York Cleveland Philadelphia Toronto MM mm Coxxoireto I^o«»t :i%j;oi^«s Light, strong, durable. Made of sheet steel. Make your own concrete posts for your benches. They cost less than Cedar Posts and last forever. ^'-'^m l^^Every Grower should have our Post Moulds on hand. Prices gladly submitted upon request. Superior Machine & Boiler Worlds 840-850 West Superior Street, Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO, ILL. DREER'S "RIVERTON SPECIAL" PLANT TUBS 100 $412.50 322.30 220.00 187.00 No. Diam. Ea. Doz. IGO 50 12 in $1.45 $16.50 $126.50 60 10 in 1.00 10.9J 85 25 70 Sin 85 8.80 67.10 The EiTerton 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 lour largestsizis are equipped with drop handles. Henry A. Dreer, Seeds, Plants, Bulbs and Supples, 714-716 Chcstnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. H • i^HooKer Glass 8r PQiivt C oiwpcim oervim GreeifIiouse/{eif for Over 6 J Years \ ■ /■ ■ ■ /■ CKica^cIll. 252 The American Florist. Aug. 13, Index to Advertisers. Alien] K. 233 Alpha Floral Co 231 Americ'nBulb Co. I 205 American Green- house Mfg Co 3rd special cover AmlingECCo 219 Anderson S A .232 Angermueller G H Co 212 Aphine Mlg Co 251 Apollo Flower Shop 233 AtlanticGrassSdCo.239 B Baerjuliug 232 Barclay Nursery 244 Barnard W W Co. ..243 Barnes W J 23i Bassett& Washburn. 210 Battista Matthew A.. 236 Baumer Aug 237 Baum's Home of Flowers 230 Baur Window Glass Co IV eayersdorferH&Co.218 Bees Ltd 232 Berger Bros 220 BerningH G 220 Blackistone Inc .226 236 Bodger j &Sons Co. 240 Bohannon Flo Co. ..232 Botanical Nurs Co ..216 Bramley&Son 232 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 238 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 236 BrennerEdward 223 Broadway Florist 232 Brown A J Seed Co .238 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 242 Bruns HN 239 Bryan Alonzo J 243 BudlongCo J A 217 Bnnyard 2^5 BurpeeWA Co 242 Burr C R& Co 246 California Florists... 232 Callahan TJ& Co. ..in Central Floral Co.... 237 Charles Harry 222 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 213 Clark EB Seed Co.. 239 Clarke'sSons D 232 Clay &Son Ill Coan J J 222 Conard & Jones Co. .244 CongressFl'w'rShD.235 Cooke Geo H ...226 237 Cowee W 1 250 Coy H C Seed Co... 240 Craig Robt Co 203 Culp W H&Co 235 Danker Fred A 235 DardsChas 235 Davis] W Co 202 Decorative Greens Co 206 De Graaf Bros Ltd. .240 Diener Richard Co. .240 Dietsch A & Co m Dominion FloralCo. 236 Dorner F& Sons Co. 245 Doyle & Booth 222 DreerH A.. 207 251 245 Dunlop JohnH 236 DupontCjcle Flower Shop 228 Eble Charles 230 Eckrich A 236 Edwards Folding Box Co IV Elizabeth Nurs Co.. 244 Erne& Co 218 Eyres HG 232 Fallon Florist 237 Faust Henry 1 204 Fish HenryBerrien. ,239 Florists' Hail Ass'n.l99 Foerster Co ]os 212 Foley Greenhouse Mfg Co 2nd special cover FordM C 223 Ford William P 223 Fox's 234 Frey & Frey 234 Froment H E 223 Frost Chas 243 Furrow & Co 235 Gasser] M Co 232 George Alex S 232 Giblin & Co Ill GnattOve Co The.. .218 Goldstein 1 22? Gorham Printerylnc . 251 Grakelow Chas H .237 Grand RapidsFloCo 232 Grimm & Gorly 232 GudeBros 225 237 H HabermehrsSons]].232 Hagenburger Carl . .246 Hammond's Paint & Slug Shot Wks.. IV Hardesty & Co 236 HartGeoB 223 Hart Henry 237 Haven Seed Co 239 Hayes Irene 236 Heinl JohnG &Son.232 Henderson A&Co. I 202 Henderson Lewis 237 Hentz&Nash 222 Hess & Swoboda....233 Hession '23S Hews& Co A H 2?0 Hill D Nurs Co 244 Hogewoning & "^ons. 240 Hollywood Gardens. 234 Holm & Olson 234 Holton & HunkelCo.221 Hooker H M Glass & Paint Co 251 Hort Advertiser ... Ill Hort Trade Journal.. 251 Houghton Gorney Flower ShoD 232 Hurfl Edgar F 239 I Ickes-BraunMill Co. IV Idlewild Greenhs 237 Jahn Hugo 237 Johnsons Chronis .231 Joy Floral Co 236 Kasting W F Co 1 KellerPott'yCoGeo. .250 Keller SoDsJB 2?3 Kelway &Son 239 Kennicott Bros Co. .210 KervanCoThe 225 Kessler Wm. 223 Kottmiller A 23.S KramerF H 2-0 Kroeschell Bros Co 252 Rruchten John 219 KuhlGeo A 243 Lagarde&Speelman.242 LandrethSeedCo.. 240 LangeA .233 LangFlo &NursCo.234 Lichten berger J 222 Liggit CU -,08 Littlefield Florist.... 233 Lord &BurDhamCo .251 Louise Flo Shop 231 233 M McCallum Co 221 McClenahan Grhs.. .218 McHutchison& Co.. 242 Macaw Bros 204 Mackie William 223 Malandre Bros. 229 235 Mangel 232 GREENHOUSE GLASS Best Brands SHARP, PZIRTRIDGE £c CO. 2263 Lumber St.. CHIGIGO ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ D G ■ D ■ D D D D Kroeschell High Pressure Steam Boilers ■ ■ ■ D Why is it that the largest ranges of greenhouses in the country are heated by Kroeschell Boilers? These large places are operated by the oldest and best growers. The judgment of these growers is based on a thorough knowledge of green- house requirements gained by years of experience in the greenhouse business. Their long experience with all kinds of boilers has taught thera that Kroeschell boilers are best in every way. That is why the big men in the growing business select the Kroeschell for their big ranges. Engineering Advice and Quota- t i o n s cheerfully submitted — • Let us know your requirements D D D D D D KROESCHELL BROS. CO, 452 w. Erie Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writinp D D D Matthewson's 237 Meconi Paul 223 Memphis Floral Co. .235 Metaire Ridge Nurs. 236 Meyer A 236 Meyer John C Florist Thread Works 216 MichellHenryFCo..242 MillangJosA 223 Miller Bros Co 217 Miller Floral Co 232 Moninger J C Co 4th special cover Murray Samuel 235 N Neidinger JosG Co.. 209 Newell A 237 NY CutFlowerEx..223 NY Floral Co....... 234 Niessen Leo Co 207 O Oehmler Floral Co.. 224 Olympia Florist 235 P Park FloralCo 237 FedrickGR&Son .240 Pennthe Florist 236 PennockSS Co 2(8 Philips Bros 237 Pierce F O Co IV Pierson F R Co . . . I Pierson AN(Inc)..I 2.8 Fieters-Wheeler Seed Co 238 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 237 Pillsbury'I L 257 Pittsburgh Cut Flo Co 221 Pode8ta& B aldocchi . 236 PoehlmannBrosCo. . 11 PoUwonhCCCo... 221 Potter Floral Co 235 Poultry Feed Co IV Progressive Clay Co. 251 Pulverized Manure Co The 2i0 Pyfer AT&Co 219 R Raedlein Basket ^o. 216 219 Randall ALCo.... 219 Randall's Flo Shop.. 236 Randolph & Mc- Clements 235 Rawlings Elmer 245 Ready Reference... 247 Reed & Keller IV Regan Ptg House ...IV ReidEdw 220 ReinbergGeo 219 Reinberg Peter 215 Rice Bros 221 Rice Jerome B Seed Co 239 RobinsonJCSeedCo.240 Rock WmL Flo Co. 234 RodgersJ W 235 Rohnert Waldo, .239 Rosaia Bros 237 Rosery Floral Co.... 237 RoutzahnSeedCo. .240 Ruscb G& Co 221 Ryan Bros 199 S SalzerSeed Co J A.. 236 Sceery Edw 237 Schiller the Florist.. 232 Schillo A Lum Co... IV Schlatter W &Son..III Srhloss Brcs Rib- bons Inc 206 Schmidt ChasL.... 232 Seligman Sam 218 Shaffer Geo C . 227 236 Sharp Partridge & '•o 252 SheppardHW 236 SiebrechtGeo C 223 Simon & Son IN. ...239 Situations & Wants .199 SkidelskySS&Co.. I Small J H& Sons. ..228 Smith A W & Co. ...235 Smith & Co E D .. .245 Smith Henry Flo Co 236 Speelman CJ&Sons 242 Storrs&Harrison Co 245 StumppGE M 255 Bailey's New Standard Cyclopedia of Borticulture Price: $48.00 Sold Only In Complete Seta American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Stuppy Flo Co The. 206 Sullivan Dolan &Co.222 Superior Machine & Boiler Works 251 Swenson Hilmer V .\dvCo 209 Thomson Wm & Son IV ThorburnJM & Co. 239 TonnerO A &L A.. 216 TottyChas H 245 Traendly&Schenck.223 Traveling Wholesale Florist 223 Trepel Joseph 233 U United Cut Flo Co.. 223 Vaughan A L Co ...211 Vaughan's Seed Store I 200 201 241 246 Vick's Sons Jas 240 Vincent RJt& Sons Co I W Walker F Co 237 Waller LD Seed Co 239 Washington Flo Co. 230 Weber FH 233 Weiland& Risch...219 Weir Jas 236 Weiss Herman 223 Welch's Flower Shp. 237 Wietor Bros 212 Williams Mrs E A.. 234 Winterson CoEF..218 WittboldGCo 2.33 WittboldHCo 234 Wolfjohn 230 Wolfskin Bros & MorrisGoldens^D .233 Woodruff SD&Sons.240 Yokohama NursCo .242 Young A L&C0....222 Zane Pottery Co.. ..250 Zech& Mann. ..214 219 Bnierica is "ths From of the UbsseI; there may be mare comfart Amidships, but we are the Erst ta touch Unknown Seas-" CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 20, 1921. Vol. LVII. No. 1733 The American Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1921 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post Ollice at Ciiicago, Illinois, under act of Marcii 3. 1879. Published Evert Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameno, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.50 a year; Canadn, $2.50: Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $3.00. Volumes Halt Yearly From August 3, 1901. Single Copies, 10 cents. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., A-merican Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Ofpicebs— Thomas Eolahd, Nahant, Mass., President; Adolfhus Gudb, Washington, D. C, Vice-President; John Young, 41-43 West 18th St., New York, Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. Fifth National Flower Show. The Fifth National Flower Show will be held at Cleveland, C, March 26 to April 1, 1932. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION. Next annual meeting at Toronto, Ont., October 11-13,1921. OpncERs: Philip Brbitmktbr, De- troit, Mich., President; H. Q. Dillbmuth, To- ronto, Ont., Vice-President; Albert Pochbloh, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting will be held at Detroit Mich., August 23-25, 1921. Officers: Henbt W. BuscH, Detroit, Mich.. President; J. V. Bujigevin, New York, Vice-President; Emmett P. Griffin, East St. Louis, 111., Secretary-Treasurer. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Next annua] convention and exhibition at Chicago, November 16-17,1931. Oppicebb; S. S. Pbnnock, Philadelphia, Pa., President; N. J. Wiethe, Chicag ., Vice-President; C. W. Johnson, 141 Summit Street, Rockford, 111., Secretary; Chas. H. Tottt, Madison, N. J., Treasurer. AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, ai Hotel Pennsylvania, New York, September 37-30, 1931: Dppicers: Richard ^/incent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., President; E. C. Vick 305 Elwood Ave.. Newark, N. J., Secretary. AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, St. Thomas, Ont., August 34-25, 1931. Officers: H. E. Meadbb, Dover, N. H., President; A. C. Bbal, Ithaca, N. Y., Secretary The Washington Convention Next Convention, Kansas City, Mo , 1922. OFFICERS FOR 1922: Pres., S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa. Vice-Pres., Samuel Murray, Kansas City, Mo. Secretary, John Young, New York. Treasurer, J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb. Big Attendance At Splendid Meeting:. When Otto Bauer, president of the Florists' Club of Washington, called the opening- session of the thirty- seventh annual convention of the So- ciety of American Florists to order, Tuesday, August 16, at 10 :30 a. m., in the Armory building, he faced an excellent attendance. The platform decorations were artistically arranged, and partially concealed by the palms and ferns, were seated the officers and all the past presidents of the society who were attending the convention. They were : Adam Graham, Richard Vincent, Jr., W. F. Gude, F. R. Pier- son, Frank H. Traendly, A. 'L,. Miller, J. F. Ammann, Chas. H. Totty, Philip Breitmeyer, P. Walsh, Thomas Roland, J. J. Hess and George Asmus. After an invocation by Rev. James Montgomery, chaplain of the United States House of Representatives, the chairman introduced W. F. Gude, who heartily welcomed the members to the Capital city. He then introduced Hon. Henry C. Wallace, secretary of Agri- culture, who extended the welcome on behalf of the national government. It was a real relief, he said, to come be- fore a body of citizens, whose profes- sion it was, through the culture of their beautiful plants and flowers, to make the world a better place to live in. The government bodies in Wash- ington were having strenuous times wrestling with business problems in attempting to restore the country to a pre-war basis, and fighting the eco- nomic forces that . had to be met whether we liked it qr not. Mr. Wal- lace assured the members that the De- partment of Agriculture was deeply in- terested in the new Varieties of plants and tlowers that were being .brought out, and hoped the visitors would re- turn home with more enthusiasm and a spirit of work well done. Hon. James F. Oyster, of the District of Columbia board of commissioners, also extend- ed a cordial welcome, referring to the fact that Washington, a eity of over 400,000 people, had no representation, yet had to bear the taxes the same as other cities. John H. Small, III, in behalf of the florists of the convention city, welcomed the society, and wished the members a royal good time during their stay. He appealed for an ad- vance in the artistry of the profession, the doing away with old designs and set pieces and using natural artistic arrangement with placing of colors to obtain harmonious and pleasing effects, simplicity being the keynote. He as- sured the members that the stores and also the homes of the craft were open to them to enter and enjoy to their heart's content. Charles M. Grakelow responded for the society in well chos- en remarks, and referring to the empty vaults mentioned by one of the pre- vious speakers, said that if the joy our profession brings into the world through the medium of flowers could be measured, it would move us to the seventh heaven of delight, filling the largest government vault, with plenty left over. Money was not everything, to the florist, he said. Children and flowers go together, so that the trade does more than its share in adding to the population. He referred to his re- cent 10,000 mile trip across the coun- try, when he found florists in every community who were doing their part to make the world a more beautiful place to live in. Mr. Bauer then turned the meeting over to President Thomas Roland, who 254 The American Florist. Aug. 20, was loudly applauded, the audience rising' to show its appreciation. At the close of his intensely practical paper. Philip Breitmeyer made a mo- tion for the appointment of a com- mittee to consider the many excellent suggestions made, which was passed unanimously. The minutes of the exec- utive session ,of January last were ■ordered to be made a part of the pro- ceedings. Secretary Young then read his report, which showed that the so- ciety was in good financial condition and increasing in membership. Treas- urer J. J. Hess presented his report. W. F. Gude then read his very inter- esting report as Washing'ton repre- sentative, as well as the report of the Smith memorial fund, which showed a balance of $2,185.79. In the absence of Vice-President Adolph Gude on ac- count of illness. Irwin Bertermann .moved that the convention in session send him a message of cheer and also Say It With Flowers, which was unani- mously agreed to. Chairman Benj. Hammond then read his report on school gardens, which in the results shown was very encouraging. The I'e- port on the committee of nomenclature was read by Secretary Young, who re- ferred it to the board of directors. President Breitmeyer, of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association, an- nounced that there would be no meet- ing of his organization, but any in- formation could be secured at the booth in Convention hall. There Vjeing' no invitations received from cities or clubs asking for the 1922 convention of the society, George Asmus suggest- ed that it be held in Kansas City, Mo. After favorable remarks by various members, it was moved by "W. F. Gude that the secretary cast the unanimous vote of the society and telegraph the secretary of the Kansas City Florists' Club of the results. The session then adjourned until the afternoon meeting at 2 o'clock. Afternoon Session. At the afternoon session which con- vened at 2 p. m.. Chairman Herman P. Knoble, presented his report of the finance committee, followed by J. F. Ammann, who read the report of the committee of the membership drive. While results so far were encouraging, he believed there was great necessity for further action. He thought that each member should take enough time to obtain at least another member. There was considerable discussion in which the assessments of life members was discussed, some suggesting that it would be a good plan to raise the dues in order to better advance the interests of the society. It was finally determined to make a most strenuous effort to double the membership by 1022. P. T. Giblin, of Utica, N. Y., delivered an address on "Greenhouse Heating — the Heart of the Business." in such an admirable manner that it brought out considerable discussion. Prof. H. B. Dorner. Urbana. 111., told "What the Agricultural Colleges are Doing for the Florists," and favorably impressed the members. The President's Reception. The president's reception on Tuesday evening, held at the Botanic gardens, was a most enjoyable affair. There was a large receiving party, compris- ing the president and past presidents and their ladies. The capitol dome was illuminated as was the Bartholdi foun- tain, in honor of the society. Music was furnished by the United States Marine band. Refreshments were served at the close of the reception, while the balance of the evening was given over to dancing. S. S. PENNOCK, PHILADELPHIA, PA. President-Elect Society of American Florists. Wednesday's Proceedings. At the opening of the Wednesday morning session, a member of the House of Representatives from Texas made a plea that Armistice day, No- vember 11, be added to the floral holi- days of the year and asked the en- dorsement of the society. This was re- ferred to the executive committee. Prof. L. C. Corbett, of the bureau of plant industry, then read an excellent pajaer on "Providing Stock in Substitu- tion for Material Excluded from Im- portation under Quarantine No. 37." Nominations for officers for the ensu- ing year were next in order, and F. R. Pierson, in a well prepared speech, nominated S. S. Pennock. of Philadel- phia, Pa., for president. This was ably seconded by J. F. Ammann, George Asmus and Benjamin Hammond. J. J. Hess presented the name of Samuel Murray, of Kansas City, Mo., for vice- president, which was seconded by Fred Lautenschlager. John Young was nom- inated to succeed himself as secretary, by George Asmus, who spoke o f the great responsiblity of the office, where over .$200,000 would be handled the coming year. J. F. Ammann presented the name of J. J. Hess to succeed him- self as treasurer. Wm. F. Ekas, Bal- timore, Md.: F. D. Atkins, Rutherford. N. J., and Wallace R. Pierson, Crom- well, Conn., were nominated to serve as directors for three years. The report of the president's address was then read by Irwin Bertermann. chairman of the committee, who stated that it contained more practical sug- gestions than had been presented by any previous officer. He recommended that the president's plans be carried out through committees appointed at the present session, which action was unanimously approved by the society. In the absence of Peter Pearson, chair- man of the special committee on Dutch bulbs, relative to the unloading of ex- porters' surplus stocks on the Amer- ican market, the secretary read the re- port, which caused considerable dis- cussion. The reports of the botanist, pathologist and the entomologist were received by the secretary, who then read a telegram of congratulations and hope for a successful meeting from the Canadian Gardeners' and Florists' As- sociation, and a letter from H. S. Muel- ler, state vice-president of Kansas, who sent in the names of 22 new members. The president at 10:30 o'clock moved that the session adjourn to enable the members to view the trade exhibition, which, he said, was the largest and most comprehensive ever made by the society. At the afternoon session, the very excellent report of Henry Penn, chair- man of the publicity, committee was read by Secretary Young. Geo. Asmus, chairman of the finance committee, pre- sented an oral report, going into detail on the society's finances. The subject of "Publicity for Florists," was ably handled by L. D. Pernald. of New York. The address of Major P. P. O'Keefe, Boston, Mass., was interesting and full 1921. The American Florist. 255 SAMUEL MURRAY, KANSAS CITY, MO. AMcf'-IVosident-RIect Society of Ainfricaii Florists of suggestions, one .being a new plan of annual payments, which is likely _to jTieet with success and provide needed revenue for advertising. A detailed re- port of this session, with addresses, will be given in a future issue. President Roland's Address. This is the third time our society has had the good fortune to gather together in this city of Washington for its an- nual convention. We can all feel proud at meeting in the capital city of the greatest of nations. Every American is also proud of this noble city, and every member of the Society of American Florists may also be pleased that here we were honored by the grant of a federal charter, which I believe is the only one ever given to an horticultural society. Under this charter our society is expected to de- velop and advance floriculture and hor- ticulture in all their many branches, and to diffuse the knowledge of these subjects. I think we are fulfilling this obligation and living up to the expecta- tions of those whose vision and faith meant so much in the early days when so high a standard was set for us all to follow. I want to emphasize the fact that our great Society of Ameri- can Florists is not simply organized to make money directly for itself or for Its members: but that it aims to im- prove and stimulate our profession and its practices. I fully believe that the many activitites of our society and its aiBliated. societies cannot fail to fos- ter and create a love for horticulture in every section of our country among all classes of people; and we are not merely doing this to sell a product. We are increasing a love for one of the fine arts, which in some phaseg comes into the class of the useful arts. As a fine art alone, however, it has the most universal application to our whole people, and as the great Lord Bacon said, "It is the purest of human pleasures." THE FUTURE. It seems to me the future of horti- culture never looked brighter. Indus- try in general is very much upset, be- cause of the backwash of the great war, and faces the future with uncer- tainty. Flowers, however, are a min- istry, a solace and a pleasure, and in all these there are many phases oE real abiding strength and comfort. For these reasons, horticulture may expect to be ever increasing, for it may be economical or expensive, ornamental or partly useful and. therefore, it fits life under all conditions, in a way that perhaps may not be matched in an- other industry. Love for our profes- sion is increasing rapidly and this also makes our future satisfactory in out- look. Even during the worst of the past half-dozen years, when all busi- ness has been upset, horticulture held a place as a desirable influence in the world although, of course, expansion and growth were seriously curtailed. But there are ever new hands to take up the work. Prices will recede if pro- duction costs do, and we need hardly fear more than the usual temporary and seasonal drops to figures too low for a living. The cost of greenhouse products seems likely to be high al- ways, because there is comparativelv little opportunity for the use of labor- saving devices in quantity production. The special societies will continue to thrive and these will remain loyal to the parent of all so long as that parent shows progress — for our widespread organization, with vice-presidents and members in every state in the Union and representing every branch of hor- ticulture, is the logical group with which other kindred groups should be linked. In this way we get co-opera- tion without competition or duplica- tion, and there is so much to our work that there is room for the spirit and activity of all. Our aim must ever be to make this society the greatest horticultural society in the world We must, how-ever, continually progress, or be backward. There is no such thing as keeping up by standing still There- fore we must always look for new methods, new forces, and renewed vigor. It is my privilege to suggest to you, at this time, some of the things It seems to me we may be doing. I will first speak or — THE ANNUAL EEPORT. At the January meeting, in Wash- ington, of your board of directors, it was voted— after very careful consid- eration— to discontinue the publication ot the society's journal, and to issue an annual report. I hope the time may come soon when the society's work will have the size and importance to .lustify a monthly journal. Such a pub- lication would stimulated and sustain a keener interest in our activities. In the meantime I hope the society will publish an annual, brimful of such in- formation that every member will feel he could not be without it as a book of reference. Such a book could be well worth more than the annual dues; and such a book is "already achieved by one of our associated organizations dealing with roses. No other society touches horticulture in so many and so various ways, and every branch of the profes- sion is represented in its membership. It seems to me possible to issue an annual at an expense within our means and yet get a result commended by all. It might prove more satisfactory and economical to deal with a regular pub- lishing house for a term of years; and in any event I would recommend the appointment of a committee of five, to investigate the whole question, con- sider ways and means, obtain bids and specifications, and to report to the board of directors not later than Janu- ary 15. 1922. I consider this a funda- mental question because the history, work and spirit of our society may best be preserved and understood through such a form of permanent record. In fact, our annual might well become a real history of the progress of horticul- ture in America. ~^ ADVISOKY COUNCIL. I believe everyone will agree with me in claiming that the society has in its ex-presidents a group of men whose combined experience and devo- tion to our organization need no proof and no trial, for each has already shown his value to us in his individ- ual capacity as the head of our large society. They represent many branches of our profession — seedsmen, nursery- men, retailers, wholesalers, growers, park and cemetery stiperintendents, landscape gardeners, and others. The assistance these men could render, act- ing together, may not be measured or demonstrated, but we must all realize 256 T^HE American Flortst. Aug. 20, that in them is wisdom we need and can use to our everlasting benefit. In- dividually they are active among us today, and ever ready to respond to a call for help — but how much more can they help us as a deliberative body, meeting- together by themselves and co-operating with your officers. There are always matters needing all the thought and knowledge we can mus- ter. Here, in their experience and ability, is a so far untouched mine of skill. Let us tap it by establishing an advisory council composed of our ex- persidents. My suggestion is that this council would be set up only to con- sider definite and specific questions re- ferred to it by the board of directors; and it would report their advice to the board of directors, who w^ould use it as they choose in their own delibera- tions. In this way we would get the benefit of a deliberative body of great value to us. FIELD WOEKER. I am very much in favor of a field worker — an efBcient man spending all of his time going over the country, lecturing before local horticultural or- ganizations, explaining what our great society stands for and what it is doing and aiming to do for horticulture in our country. I believe tliere can be no better way to add new members and to create a new interest in our work and our organization. It might prove difficult, at first, to arrange for this as continual service, and I would favor so arranging our secretary's duties and office force that he could be released and able to devote a part of his time to this important service. The per- sonal contact and personal appeal of an accomplished field worker would not only benefit the society but it would be the means of extending society bene- fits and group thought and work more widely. Surely this is what we would like to do. MEDAL OP HONOR. Many years ago this society estab- lished a gold medal, which i under- stand has been awarded but twice in all these years. Now I believe we should not bestow it except after the most careful consideration, hut I can- not but think that the progress of many branches of our profession dui-- ing 20 years might have been rewarded wisely through the medal we have had so long established. This would tend to encourage and to spur, especially those whose work is so valuable and so often not rewarded by financial re- turns. Much of the scientific progress needed in our profession is by work for love and for knowledge, and this sort of work needs our help in any way we can give it. I therefore suggest that the society re-establish this medal as a medal of honor, to be awarded by the board of directors annually, to tke.man or woman, firm or institution, in the United States,- or elsewhere, who has done the most in recent years to promote horticulture — using the phrase in its broadest meaning. Members of our society to be eligible for this medal, for meritorious service of the same kind. It may be awarded once in five years to the members of the society who, during the preceding five years, shall have rendered services best calculated to advance the largest in- terest of this society. I do not be- lieve, however, that the medal should ever come to be considered an internal operation, but that the thought of the directors ever should be to encourage others. I would suggest that the board of directors decide the award by ballot at the annual meeting held about Mid- Lent. EDUCATION. To approach the question of educa- tion is to touch a broad subject and one wherein our foremost thinkers and watchers believe there are very seri- ous shortcomings. But beyond the gen- eral principles of education there is to be even more intense specialization, and in this horticulture must not only keep the pace, it must regain a place in the front of the procession. Science, as applied to horticulture, is backward and is very much needed. Professional horticulture can never take a proper place among other porfessions until it is on a stronger and firmer scientific basis. It is said that America has the finest system of agricultural and hor- ticultural education in the world. There is, however, a great lack of cor- relation and dissemination, a deficiency in general support and encouragement, and too great a disinclination to use Geo. Asmus, Chicago. Chairman Finance Committee. and profit by what is now available. I believe our society can do no better work than to assist in planning and suggesting plans for making more and better use of what we have in scien- tific education in our profession, and for further improving it wherever it may be done. We should also encour- age and assist young men to take this training in horticulture — even provid- ing scholarships. Work out co-opera- tion between scientific institutions and the practical horticulturist, each of whom has so much to give to the other. These institutions are public and for the general good, and their usefulness is in proportion to our helpfulness, and willingness to do what we can to make them all that we so greatly need. Many established facts in the science of our profession have already been made by our systems of public education in ex- periment stations or otherwise — and these are too little known and too lit- tle used. It would be a benefit to us and to all horticulture to assemble such things whenever possible and place them in the hands of our mem- bers. It is time to show more results, for we are now able to do so. All these matters so closely connected with education and with the backward science of our profession deserve the attention, I think, of a strong special committee, perhaps to be succeeded by a continuing standing committee to report at our next annual meeting what we can do to further the science of our profession and to encourage scientific training. THE PEEJVLANENT FUND. Many suggestions have been made about the use and care of our estab- lished fund. There are those who would have it used to establish an ex- perimental garden coupled with train- ing for young men in horticulture. This is a worthy and much to be desired object in which our society should take a vital interest. I believe, however, that a majority of our members strongly favor the policy of further in- creasing this fund, until it becomes large enough to yield an income that would carry on some worthy work upon a scale in keeping with our great society. No one wishes any part of it used except in a way that will bene- fit our whole society and horticulture in general. I believe, therefore, that I voice the opinions and desires of my fellow members in recommending that further heavy increases in the fund are necessary. We now have a fund of $50,000, which we consider a per- manent fund. There is, however, noth- ing in the by-laws to this effect, and it is certainly wise to amend the by- laws so that there shall be a perma- nent fund and so that the principal of this fund shall not be used, but only the income. We have a provision in the by-laws that the "treasurer shall give bonds in such sum as the executive board may from time to time deem sufficient." In my judgment the by-laws should not leave it to the dis- cretion of the executive board except with the proviso that such bonds shall be at least equal in amount to the funds of the society under the control of the treasurer. Our present by-laws provide for a finance committee, yet they provide that the treasurer shall have charge of the funds of the society. I think also that the duties and powers of the finance committee should be more clearly defined. We have now in our growth reached the point where it seems to me we should make, in the interests of safety and _ conservatism, one or two changes in ' our by-laws which will clarify them and protect the society and its offi- cers in the administration of their work. These matters deserve the con- sideration of a special committee and I strongly recommend the appointment of a committee to report to the board of directors not later than January 15, 1922. THE N.\TIONAL FLOWER SHOW. The value of co-operative work has been shown more clearly by the great flower shows of our society than in any other of our efforts. They have been successful; and I am of the firm opinion that they have attracted more people toward horticulture than can any other means as yet devised. They are educational, instructing our peo- ple to a greater appreciation of one of the fine arts. Over 100,000 people paid to see the last great show of our society, held in Philadelphia, in addi- tion to which there were many free admissions. There is another show to be held next spring in Cleveland. The city of Cleveland is building a fine auditorium, -nrhich it is intended to open formally with that great fifth national show. The exhibition building will be by far the finest and most suitable of any we have ever used for our purpose. It is a heavy undertaking, involving an expense of around .$70,000, and the cost would be even greater were it not for the painstaking work, and for the 1921. The American Florist. 257 time and energy, all so freely given by the committees chosen to serve you. It remains for those not on com- mittees to show both interest and ap- preciation, both of their fellow mem- bers and of our exhibitions, by whole hearted help, which alone can make this coming show the greatest horti- cultural event ever held anywhere at any time. By so helping, you assist both the society and yourselves, for it is a valuable enterprise and a worth while endeavor to put our profession and our society prominently before the people of our country. MEMBERSHIP. There is a campaign under way to double our membership before January 1 next. I feel this would be an easy thing- to do if commercial horticultur- ists of all sorts realized that our in- dustry needs to be fully organized in order to keep the pace set by other industries. Our memibership must be heavily enlarged if we are to carry on in a satisfactory manner, and to begin to fulfill some of our high aims for the future, and to do the great work we are expected to undertake. The spe- cial membership committee for this drive is giving us a great deal of their time, and they need and deserve the active assistance of all members in making' this campaign a success. Surely we all realize that we definitely owe a part of our time and energy to public service; and we cannot do bet- ter than to plunge in and push along a movement that will react to help all of us. If the society had done noth- ing more for commercial horticulture than spread broadcast Its now famous slogan, "Say It With Flowers," it would be entitled to the active support of every florist in America. Let every one of Us return a part of this benefit by becoming a living and fighting slo- gan. "Say It With Members." Remember also our trade exhibits — ■ got up by men and companies who work not alone for money profit; though this they naturally expect, and from us whom they serve so well; but who are also Imbued with a love for their work which often makes them give more than they get. You will agree with me that these people who exhibit with us are entitled to our pa- tronage, both because of real deserts and because their efforts are a strong help to us. I would like to be able to tell you, so you could know of it as your officers know of it, about the hard and faithful work done by your chair- men of committees to further the in- terests of your society, and therefore of all of us. But time will not permit and good men neither work for praise nor care much for it. Your attention is called to the various committee work so faithfully executed by men who give time, energy and often their own money in order to acquire the feeling that they have done something for their brothers. Much of their work will be handled in special reports during our sessions here, and you are asked to give these committees the only return they want — your active interest In the work they are developing for you. At- tend these special sessions, approve the measures you favor, and express your opinions in constructive comment whenever occasion arises. Your offi- cers are your servants, and can do better for you when they know your wishes. This annual meeting Is the best place to tell us of them, and every member should do this real duty. We must not overlook our obligation and appreciation of the horticultural writei-s and publishers. Without their unsel- fish and sympathetic co-operation so freely given, the progTess of our so- ciety must have been much slower. We needed these people and they rose to our need. I especially want to call to your attention the very attractive pro- gramme prepared by the ladies' branch of our society. They have many plans, a consideration of which will make your visit to Washington more than a profitable one — also a most inspiring and pleasant one. I want to extend my sincere thanks to those who have so ably supported us by committee service or by any readiness to help — and in this I am sure I am joined by every officer, as well as every mem- ber. May we always set a high mark for achievement, as these men have, to the end that our Society of Ameri- can Florists may acquire always new fame and new brilliancy, as an organi- zation meaning much to horticulture. Wm. F. Gude, Washington, D. C. Washington Representative Society Am. Florists Secretary Young's Report. Again I am able to report the clos- ing of a most successful year for the society. There has been a notable in- crease in our annual membership, for the greater part of which credit must be given to the membership drive in- stituted by our executive board, -whose committee will make a separate report to the convention at this session. Since the Cleveland, O. convention and up to August 1 of this year, we have taken in 474 new annual members and eight life members. A falling off In the influx of life members was naturally expected, owing to the doubling of the life membership fee and the very great influx last year Induced through the announced withdrawal at a certain date of the old fee. Our total mem- bership on August 1 was 3,794, of which 1,517 are life members. Of course, the annual list as here reported contains the names of quite a few who have not yet paid their 1921 dues, hut in the last year or two a greater interest has centered upon the society's work, -with a consequent lessening of the number of lapses, so that our membership record may be considered to be most encouraging. I am happy to report that several of our state vice-presidents this year have done notable work In increasing interest in our organization, work which we may hope will prove to have been permanently effective in the ex- tension of our membership terri- torially. FINANCIAL STATEMENT. In the opinion of the executive board, as expressed at its January meeting, there existed a necessity for retrenchment in the expenditures of the society, in order that the balance between income and disbursements should be on the side of the former, and the board's recommendations in the circumstances have been carried out to the fullest extent. The budget system has been adopted, and the board has approved a budget to cover expenses and appropriations for the current year. A new system of book- keeping on the card principle has been installed in the secretary's office, through which the accounting of the secretary and treasurer must neces- sarily agree in every respect. Bacli month the chairman of the finance; committee and the president of the so- ciety have rendered to them a financial report showing the transactions for the month, and the balances as they stand. It is a matter for congratulation that today all funds are intact, and each fund has on deposit the exact amount credited to it. The following Is the secretary's financial statement supple- mentary to the statement presented to the executive board at its annual meeting in January last, and which appears in the board's minutes printed and circulated at this session. The following is the secretary's supple- mental report from January 1 to Aug- ust 1, 1921, the details of which will appear in the report of the auditors; and a report of the trade exhibition will appear later: General Fund, , „ "^"'^'" -^-mt. Annual Dues 1922 % 16 oo 1921 4.583.00 1920 356.00 1919 60.00 1918 12.00 1917 6.00 V Total $5,031.00 $ 6,031.00 Life member's buttons... $ 3.00 New member fees 1.476.00 Advtg. in .Tournal 664 00 Space at Washington convention 2,3.S7.25 Signs ; 36.00 Interest 787.22 $ 6.302.47 Permanent Fund. Life membership % 425.00 % 426.00 National Publicity Fund. Subscriptions 128.103.69 Dealers helps 923.05 Billboard signs 2,485.87 Interest 33.41 $31,546.02 Total $42,304.49 THE MEMBERSHIP DRIVE. Without encroaching upon the re- port to be made upon the membership drive, I think I should mention the fact that through the generosity of one of our officers, who made a per- sonal contribution of .$500 for the pur- pose, the expenses of the drive as far as the society is concerned, were large- ly offset. Could a better example of loyalty to our organization be cited? THE TRADE EXHIBITION. I believe that our members will be ready to endorse the judgment of the officers that the trade exhibition this year in "Washington is entitled to go into history as another great success to the credit of the society. Near ly 100 exhibitors have shown their confi- dence in the power of the society to promote a big attendance at this con- 258 The American Florist. Aug. 20, vention. and I think you will agree with me that they are not disappointed. THE PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. While circumstances have precluded a vig-orous pushing- of the campaig-n this year as far as magazine adver- tisin'g- has been concerned, the publicity committee and the secretary's office have been busy in other ways, with the result that much porgress is to be reported. Bills up to the close of last year had been incurred on the presump- tion that subscriptions would continue to come in at the average rate previ- ously experienced, but they failed to do so, consequently some of the funds coming in 1921 were, necessarily, used to discharge this indebtedness, but every penny expended was used for advancing the national publicity cam- paign, and there is no cause for com- plaint on the part of any subscriber that subscriptions were used for any purpose other than intended. THE FIFTH NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW. The work of preparation for the fifth national flower show, to be held in Cleveland, O., March 25-April 1, 1922, is well in hand, and will be de- tailed in a report to be made by the national flower show committee at a later session. The general interest al- ready expressed in horticultural circles, among the trade, and in auxiliary lines is highly encouraging, and there is every prospect of an added success to the record of national flower shows promoted by the society. PLANT EEGISTRATIONS. Since the last convention the follow- ing new plants have been registered with the society : Geraniums Purity, Morrisville Beau- ty, Babe Marie, Olive Charlton and Miss Aggie, by , the New York School of Agriculture, Morrisville, Madison Co., N. Y., December 15, 1920. Geraniums Mrs. Hattie A. Doll, April 20, 1921, and Mrs. Henry J. Doll, by Henry J. Doll, Wanskuk Green- houses, Providence, R. I., June 11, 1921. Geranium E. H. Kunze, by E. H. Kunze, Newton, Kans., June 11, 1921. , Geraniums Herbert Tong, Red Bar- ney and Mother's Day, by Tong & Weeks Floral Co., Ashtabula, O., July 12, 1921. NECROLOGV. We have lost through death the fol- lowing members : Thomas C. Long, Chicago. Judson Kramer, Cedar Rapids, la. Wm. Plumb, Havana, Cuba. Michael H. Norton, Milton, Mass. Mrs. J. B. Freeman, Toledo, O. AU'S. Hoffnaeister, Amelia, O. Chas. J. Bolgiano, Baltimore, Md. E. H. Mazey, Minneapolis, Minn. Chas. W. Crouch, Kno.xville, Tenn. Frank R. Steinbach, Richmond, Va. H. N. Kelly, Boston, Mass. Thos. Boothe De Forest, New York. Max M. Smith, Portland, Ore. Peter Reinberg, Chicago. John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, N. Y. Fred Hall, Denver, Colo. Alfred Demeusy, Brooklyn, N. Y. Frank J. Ritzenthaler, Cleveland, O. George Sykes, Chicago. J. L. O'Quinn, Raleigh, N. C. H. W. Buckbee, Rockford, 111. I. V. Kinder, Charleroi, Pa. John K. M. L. Farquhar, Boston, Mass. M-EMBERS' EECRUITINC. The following have sent in one or more names for membership since the last convention : Florists' Telegraph Delivery 14 A. L. Miller 13 Secretary's office 118 John Young- " 25 .1. F. Keller 1 J. L. Fitzgerald 1 Geo. L. Stiles « I. S. Hendrickson lo N. B. Stover :; A, J. McNutt » Geo. P. Eohter 1 A. Rassinussen 11 C. A. Traendly :; Henry Goetz '. 1 Geo. A, Washburn 2 Robt. .-il. Plumb 1 -\V. L. Rock 1 George Asnius ~ Ed. McCollum 1 Win. Goos ' 1 E. Allan Peirce 1 Thomas Roland (J G. McClunie 1 Hustwick Florist 1 win. F. Ekas 3 H, G. Berning- , 1 Membership Committee Kansas 7 W: H. Bnglehart 1 li A. F. Ai-nling 1 R. J. Irwin 2 IMax Schling: 2 Henry Penn, Boston, Mass. Chairman Publicity Committee. E. A. Richards 1 .lohn Dodds 1 T. B. Stroup 2 C. 'W. Ruedlinger 1 ■W. S. Dolan 2 G. Denys 1 Albert Toogood 2 C. C. Pollworth 8 J. L. Pani 1 J. G'. Esler 1 F. A. Chervenka 2 A. M, Hensha-iv 2 J. \V. Scott 1 Carl Hagenburger 1 Florists' Exchange 2 A. Henderson 1 ■VV. B. Shotwell 1 N. Kiger 2 Chas. M. Kranz 1 Chas. F. Edgar 1 Z. D. Blackistone i Fred Burki 1 A. H. Nehrling 1 Southern Florists 1 Henry Penn 1 W. R. Shakeltord 1 Florists' Review 10 J. F. Ammann 2 Wm. "Vinery 1 J. J. Hess 5 A. H. Hummert (i S. R, Lundy 4 The Reeser Plant Co 2 D. C. Horgen 87 De Forest W. Ludwig 1 J. E. Mathewson 2 .Tn^enh Kohout 1 Membership Comm. N. Y. Florists' Club. 12 M. E. 6. Ventres 1 H. P. Knoble _ 4 Wallace R. Pierson lu G. .1. Starr 1 A. S. Gray 45 .7. G. Angel 1 O. J. Olson ■ .' 4 Henry I. Faust ■ ■ ■ .. 1 A. Pochelon 1 Jas. A. McLaughlin '. 2 A. M. Campbell 1 O. E. Steinkamp 1 R. D. Haentze 4 W". E. Cook 1 G". H. Blackman 3 George B. Hart 2 MEDAL AWARDS. The society's medals have been awarded as follows, since our last convention ; Through the American Dahlia So- ciety — Silver medal to Richard Vincent Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md., for Dahlia Patrick O'Mara. Through the American Carnation So- ciety — Silver medal to Strout's Inc., Biddeford, Me., for Carnation Rosalind. Bronze medal to George Breukert, Den- ver, Colo., for Carnation Denver. THE TRADE PAPERS. This report would not be complete without mention of the very great sup- port rendered to the society by the trade papers, whose managements have extended extraordinary courtesies in publishing all the matter, regularly sent to them from the secretary's office, pertaining to the work and aims of the society, and it goes without saying that they have the hearty thanks of everyone connected with our organization. Report of Treasurer Hess. Treasurer J. J. Hess presented his re- port, a condensed statement of which is as follows, showing the finances of the society at the close of business July 31, 1921 : Permanent fund $49,035.7G General fund 10,015.97 Less floating checks 541.77 National publicity fund 4,723.33 Less floating checks 81.35 National flower show fund 3,551.66 Total $67,162.28 Washington Representative's Report. As the years roll by, time appears to pass more quickly. It seems but .yesterday that we met in Cleveland, O. The past year has been filled with many interesting events in tlie District of Columbia. The Chrysanthemum So- ciety of America met in November in connection witli the local chrysanthe- mum show. It was better attended and had a larger number of exhibits than many of those recently held in the larger middlewestern cities. The executive committee of the Society of American Florists met in conjunction with the American Carnation Society, which held a very interesting session and staged an excellent exhibition. A meeting of the publicity committee was held also, lasting all day. There were, as well, meetings of the com- mittee, J. F. Ammann's committee of the National Flower Growers' Asso- ciation and the greater membership for the Society of American Florists' committee. All of these were in con- nection with the convention of the American Carnation Society. Notable among the events for the Society of American Florists' executive meeting was a luncheon tendered them by the Chamber of Commerce of Washington, D. C. At these gatherings much g-ood was accomplished for the carnation society and Society of American Flor- ists in particular, and for horticulture in general, to give an idea of the scope of our business and the enormous amount of good we can do throughout the country, among hospitals and other charitable organizations for the bet- terment of mankind, and the aggran- dizement of our business. In June the executive committee of the American Rose Society met in 1921. Thf American Florist. 259 Washington. After an inspection of the Arlington Farms rose test garden, the visitors took a drive through Rock Creek park to the home of Mrs. Charles J. Bell, at Twin Oaks, where light refreshments were served. After viewing the gardens there followed a return journey, stopping through Rock Creek park, at "Walter Reed general hospital, where luncheon was served and the gardens inspected, under the guidance of Major Glennon, who is In charge of the buildings and grounds, and Professor Lumbsden. We were royally entertained, shown all the shops and different institutions in the hospital grounds. Several members of the American Rose Society took an early morning train to Bells Station, where Dr. Van Fleet holds forth in his bright covered cottage in the center of a field of roses, such as we have never seen before. The president of the American Rose Society and sev- eral others stopped over on their way from Baltimore to Washington at this haven of rest and home of new hybrid roses. Many new ones of merit were noted there which will be disseminated in a few years' time. Other members, who did not make this trip, went to inspect Shaw's Water Gardens at Ken- nilworth, D. C. All of those who vis- ited these gardens expressed them- selves as delighted with what they saw, having no idea of the enormous amount of water flowers grown there, considering the size of the place. But it must be remembered that from this point, aquatic flowers and plants are shipped all over the eastern part of the United States. Everything, in general, in Washing- ton is progressing nicely and florists all seem to be prosperous. There have been registered at the ofiice of the Washington representa- tive, no less than 458 members and others from all parts of the United States and the world, as will be noted, some from San Francisco and Los Angeles, Calif., Sea Breeze, Fla., Hous- ton, Tex., Hillegom and Sassanheim, Holland, Portland, Ore., Wisconsin, Ohio and almost every state in the union. All of which, shows the ' wis- dom, of maintaining an oflice in the nation's capital for what your Wash- ington representative thinks is the greatest organization of its kind on earth. UNlTBa) STATES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Having been appointed by the presi- dent of this organization as a delegate to the United States Chamber of Com- merce convention, I spent the week of April 26-29 at Atlantic City, N. J., at- tending all the large meetings and some of the minor ones. It will be noted that this is the first time that the Society of American Florists was represented by bona fide members, and I believe it is the greatest thing that we have ever done, for from now on, we will be identified with the largest businesses of the United States, and it will be much easier to get measures through Congress with their assist- ance. This meeting was attended by upwards of 5,000 delegates and some 1,500 different industries were repre- sented. I thank you all, and particularly the officers of the Society of American Florists, for the willing assistance which has made the position of Wash- ington representative one of pleasure instead of work. To President Roland for his able as- sistance I express my sincere appre- ciation. Wm. F. Gude. Report of Publicity Campaign. How fortunate indeed are the florists of the present day in comparison with other lines. Hardly an . industry is operating at full capacity. Iron and steel foundries are completely shut down, while automobile and kindred trades are running from 33 to 60 per cent of normal. How little we have suffered I leave to your own decision. And there is still greater success in store for us as a whole because of the fact that we have seen the light of day and realize advertising as a factor to help build up bigger business. In days gone by we were all more or less content to stock up and then wait for customers, but today we know that we must continually remind the public that we have flowers and in our desire to serve we have increased the quality as well as the demand. J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111. Chairman Committee on Membership. The city of Chicago is a shining example of what publicity can do to stimulate the desire for more flowers. What is possible there goes for the rest of the continent. Their publicity cam- paign has worked wonders as they will attest. Dr. John J. Tigert, United States commissioner of education, de- clared in an address in Des Moines, la., recently, that advertisting is the most important factor in modern business. "Important as are the factors of labor, raw material, production, marketing and organization, none of these is as significant today as advertising," he said. Can we afford to relax now when we should animate more tnan ever so that the trade will enjoy the fruit of its endeavor. We need more men and money to carry out our national pro- gramme, and the time is not far dis- tant when those who are doing their duty will appreciate the good their investment has accomplished. We are waiting for a fund to start our fall campaign and your committee realizes the necessity of having the means in the treasurer's hands before malcing any expenditures, and as soon as con- ditions warrant we will again start our magazine publications. One of the biggest things in adver- tising is good-will and ours has been of a character to help build this spirit. We have raised our standard of flowers in the effort, and harnessed together we have an asset that will move on- ward and upward. Never in the history of flowers have so many branches of our business benefited as since the advent of advertising three or four years ago, and surely the desire to further this course will be most ac- ceptable to all of us. What then is necessary to obtain more funds to in- crease our campaign? The answer is left to you for further consideration. Abraham Lancoln once said, that folks are just about as happy as they have made up their minds to be, and this reminds me that the florists' national campaign fund can be made as big as we want it to be. If we make up our minds to have a big campaign and we know we want it, it is up to us to find a means to finance it. And never was that old adage more fitting, "As ye sow, so shall ye reap," than right here. If we raise a fund commensurate with the committee's programme, we will reap the benefit of the many years of labor which have been put into our business to bring it to its present level. Our publicity committee have visions of a well defined programme merely being hampered by not having the funds on hand. Would it not be a good thing for florists running local campaigns to see to it that 25 per cent of their appropriations be transmitted to the national fund just to show their interest In their own campaign? The success of our slogan is international and unless we keep it up nationally other lines will make such inroads upon it as to undermine our good work so well started. We must never lose sight of the fact that when our business is at its height we don't need to do any advertising because that is just the time to keep it going so that its_momentum, will keep us going. In doing this you avoid the danger that many lines have suffered in the past in forgetting that there is a tomorrow. So let us profit by the experience of others and make our national cam- paign as nearly continuous as we can. To do this we must of necessity find ways and means to acquire sufficient funds. As you all know this is the fourth year of the voluntary subscrip- tion and it should be kept up in local- ities where there are no allied asso- ciations, in order to keep the campaign moving until we can place it on the plane where it properly belongs. The coming years are going to be years where problems of salesmanship and advertising are going to be more essential than ever, owing to the tran- sition stages through which we are passing, and we must bend all our energy to keep flowers in the home and before the public at all times in the printed word as well as in the floral sense. To do this we must cul- tivate new buyers by inspiring confi- dence and sentiment and with the as- sistance of our national publicity cam- paign backed up with local advertising we will be enabled to cope with the problem from a broad viewpoint and thereby help florists generally from all parts of the continent. We should en- deavor to appreciate the importance of the campaign nationally in order to help sales all over this country and Canada, and in order to do this proper- ly and with prestige we need the as- sistance of everyone connected with flowers and its various branches. Now in conclusion, let ug all try to do our part in this big unselfish move- ment where everybody helps his neigh- bor. The "Say It with Flowers" cam- paign has been accredited with being one of the best campaigns ever put across. Now it is up to us to keep 260 The American Florist. Aug. 20, it alive and to prove that our industry- is a growing one from all stages — froni the standpoint of good florists and to the developing of a wonderful _ cam- paign to place them within the reach of every flower lover. Henrt Penn, Chairman. National Publicity Campaign. Nomenclature Committee Report. Due largely to the preoccupation of the members, it has not been practi- cable to hold a meeting of the com- mittee during the year. The work committed to it, however, has had the attention of the members, and is in a forward state. The Society of Ameri- can Florists has co-operated whole- heartedly with the American joint com- mittee on horticultural nomenclature, of which the chairman of your com- mittee is also chairman. A devoted, public-spirited subcommittee of the American joint committee, made up of Messrs. Harlan P. Kelsey, Frederick . Law Olmsted and Frederick V. Co- ville, have during the year sacrificed their private work and private inter- ests to the completion of the prelimi- nary manuscript for the official cata- logue of standardized plant names, and in June that committee announced that the work was In process and would be published as soon as it could be produced mechanically. This great catalogue of plant names, primarily designed to make buying easier, will, it is believed, stand as a monument of intelligent interest in commercial horticulture for years to come. In its scientific name it does not set up a new code or attempt to assume scientific authority. It does take the current name seemingly in the judgment of the subcommittee best adapted to represent the plant in ques- tion, and so far as is humanly possi- ble at this time, attaches to it a com- mon name which will be of actual service. The official catalogue will contain in one alphabetical order both the approved scientific and common names, and familiar names not ap- proved, the whole being made availa- ble by complete cross reference. The distinction between the approved and unapproved names is a typographic distinction, and will be appreciated by those who use the cataloe-ue without reference or complication. To this great list, more comprehen- sive than anything of the sort pro- duced anywhere else in the world, there is being added an appendix authoritative lists supplied by the special flower societies. For example, the American Iris Society supplies its carefully prepared and presumably ac- curate list of varieties of irises in American commerce. The American -Rose Society, the American Peony So- ciety, the Carnation, Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Societies, all similarly pro- vide lists of varieties and classifica- tions which may be accepted as official and authoritative. The resulting work, which is being prepared in a fashion to make it available even for pocket use in the field as well as for desk use in catalogue preparation, will be essential to everyone who conducts transactions in plants. Not only will the florist, the nurseryman and the seedsman need to have this book, but the landscape architect, the pharma- cist, the dealer in plant products, the editor, and the libraries must alike re- fer to it for the accurate and definite names both scientific and common of the vast array of plants which make the land worth living In. CO-OPERATION WITH GOVERNMENT. A part of the plan worked out by the subcommittee involves a continu- ing relationship in which the federal government • is participating through the membership on the sub-committee of the United States botanist, Dr. Co- ville. It is realized that there must be a registration point at which new va- rieties may be recorded, and that proper changes in names must also be re- ferred to such central point to be passed upon and used if it seems wise, in subsequent publications of the ofii- cial catalogue. It is no more expected that this directory of plant names (for that is what it is) is final and definite than it could properly be expected that a directory of Washington, or Cincin- nati, or Pittsburgh issued in 1921 would be permanently accurate. Prob- ably editions every three or five years of the official catalogue will be re- E. Allan Peirce, Waltham, Mass. Chairman Committee on Coal Economics. quired in order to keep pace with the growth of commercial horticulture in America, that growth having only just begun. The support of the Society of Ameri- can Florists, to gether with that of the other organizations that have joined in such of the expense of the work as those doing it have not personally ab- sorbed. The official catalogue can conse- quently be published at its mere me- chanical cost instead of being charged for as similar technical directories are charged for. in connection with the whole cost of the work. Priced for pre- liminary orders at $3.50 per copy, this book, which will probably exceed 500 pages, would ordinarily cost, as pub- lished by technical organizations, from $8 to $10 per copy. The difference is con- tributed in the work of the men who have self-sacrificingly given their time to the project, and in the support of the organizations involved. That support should be continued without diminu- tion by this organization. The price of the book has no relation to the maintenance of the organization neces- sary to send it out. For that reason your committee asks that the appro- priation heretofore made be continued. J. Horace McFarland, Chairman. Nomenclature Committee. Report on Tariff and Legislation. This is tariff year. It would never do for a republican administration to work under a democratic tariff. Be- sides, Uncle Sam needs more revenue and more protection, hence, your com- mittee has been active and watchful in recent months in preventing un- workable or prohibitive duty rates be- ing imposed on horticultural items. At a meeting held in New York, last December, your committee recom- mended to the ways and means com- mittee, that the duties be allowed to remain approximately as they now are, though we insisted that items now assessed on a specific basis, should re- main on such basis and not be changed to an ad valorem rate. While the American value clause in the new tariff bill is practical on manufactured articles, it is quite unworkable on hor- ticultural items. Our recommenda- tions were honored in the bill now be- fore congress, except with regard to the duty rates. In reference to the above, and in ac- cordance with the meetings held in New York in December, your commit- tee appeared before the ways and means committee, January 25, 1921. Our recommendations then were, that on the whole we were satisfied with the tariff as it existed, with the excep- tion that incongruities of language should be made plain and straightened out, so that there might be no ques- tions arising with the import agent and revenue oflicers, when importations arrived. This hearing was very satis- factory, and we had thought it would clear the situation up entirely, but quoting the immortal "Bobby" Burns — "The best laid plans of mice and men aft gang aglee." After waiting several months our work was all undone, the entire tariff schedule was upset and we had to start all over again to see what could be accomplished. For instance, some rates were raised some 400 per cent, and in other instances, items were low- er than we really expected them. The tariff is now in the process of making and we hope, with the generous action of the senate committee, to get, in a measure, what we want, for the gi-eat- est good for the :greatest number, by having some duties raised and others reduced. The first draft of the tariff bill made lily bulbs dutiable at 20 per cent ad valorem, which would mean a duty of between $20 and $200 per 1,000, de- pending on what United States ap- praisers decided was the American value, this clause being quite unwork- able on such items. This was later changed to $4 per 1,000 in the bill now before the house. The principal changes on items largely imported by florists, comparing the present tariff with the bill now be- fore congress, are : Tulips raised from $ .60 to $4.00 per 1000 Narcissus raised from. 1.00 to 4.00 per 1000 Hyacinths raised from 2.60 to 4.00 per 1000 Valley pips raised from 1.00 to 4.00 per 1000 Manetti stocks raised from 1.00 to 2.00 per 1000 Lily bulbs reduced.... B.OO to 4.00 per 1000 Cut flowers no change. 25% We are now concentrating our ef- forts in maintaining specific duty rates, wherever possible; also, to get a reduction on items which show an increase more than of 100 per cent over present duty rates. September 10, there was a hearing with the federal horticultural board on the matter of quarantining Pennsyl- vania and New Jersey on account of the Japanese beetle. This was the largest attended meeting we have ever 1921. The American Florist. 261 witnessed in Washington, there being many prominent growers and nearly all the presidents and secretaries of the prominent organizations in attend- ance. The hearing lasted about three hours, during which time the matter was discussed from every angle. August 26, the regulation to quar- antine the District of Cblumbia for the purpose of controlling, eradicating and preventing certain diseases and infec- tion was sent out. This pamphlet cov- ered from eight to nine pages. It was a drastic regulation, and like many' others, sounded much worse than it really was, but it served to have the post office department carry the notice that no cut flowers would be received for shipment. This caused quite a bit of annoyance. This regulation has been exploited in the trade press, therefore, we need not dwell on it here. From that time, up to the present, we have received no less than 287 rules, regulations, quarantine matters and letters of various kinds, dealing with all manner of quarantines and regulations, all of which have been exploited in the trade press. EXPRESS MATTEK. Last winter there were numerous letters received in reference to the ex- press companies not igiving the proper service. This matter was taken up with the interstate commerce commis- sion and with the officials of the ex- press companies in New York. After a thorough consideration of the com- plaints from every angle, your com- mittee came to the conclusion that the express companies were doing the best they could under the circumstances, for it must be remembered that the good old times of pre-war have gone, and probably will never return. The express carriers promised, however, that they would grant us relief as soon as the crowded conditions, then prevailing on all railroads, would al- low, considering the high price of everything especially labor. A number of complaints were re- ceived from shippers of southern ever- green, galax, etc., in reference to hav- ing their goods placed on the second class, instead of the first class, as in former years. This regulation went into effect, January 5, on the whole, we do not think it works any hard- ship on any one in particular because eventually the consumer will have to pay the price. The losing game the railroads, particularly the southern ones, have been playing on express matters in recent years, certainly en- titles them to better rates. However, we took this matter up with the inter- state commerce commission, and after several conferences, they said the only way we could have a rehearing would be by filing a formal complaint. This leaves the matter open for the south- ern shippers to file the complaint, if they so desire. n:.OWEE INSTJKANCE. Numerous communications have been received in reference to insuring flowers, sent by i>arcel post, against freezing. While at first thought this would seem reasonable and workable, it cannot be done. When we come to consider that many flowers are not carefully packed, or sufficiently wrap- ped, no matter what the weather, it can be readily understood when such a package is taken to a country post ofiice, then carried, in some instances, many miles over the road in wagons, in zero weather, it would be asking too much of our government to expect it to insure the flowers ujider these conditions. Insurance on cut flowers may come, but we are not ready for it yet. Your committee has been prompt and alert to act on all matters brought to its attention, and some we have taken up from our own initiative for the general good of all. We want here to thank all those interested in tariff and legislation for their courtesies ex- tended and kindly help rendered when- ever called upon. Wm. F. GudE, Chairman. James McHutchison. WiM. H. SlEBRECHT, jR. j. d. bisele. Leonard H. Vatjghan. f. r. pierson. *J. K. M. L. Farquhar. *Deceased. Report of Membership Committee. We, your committee on membership, beg to present the following partial or rather incomplete report, for we under- stand our appointment was for one year and so our term has not yet ex- Maj. P. F. O'Keefe, Boston. pired, neither is our work finished, and no doubt, never will be, but we do hope in time to pass it on to others. Your committee tegan work immediately after its appointment in January, to plan for a strenuous campaign drive for membership, to last about 90 days. Beginning with May 15, choosing this lucky date on account of it being the chairman's birthday, we addressed per- sonal letters to every member of the Society of American Florists, soliciting their help for the cause, using the slogan, "Every Member get a Member." The response to this appeal was only fairly good. We have also written to every florists' organization we could get a record on in the country, some 60 in number, requesting a list of their membership, and at the same time ask- ing them to name a local membership committee, who would co-operate with us in this campaign. To the former request the following responded : New York, Baltimore, Md., Pitts- burgh, Pa., Cleveland, O., Chicago, St. Louis, Mo., Kansas City, Mo., Milwau- kee, Wis., Washington, D. C, Reading, Pa., Tri-City, (Davenport, Rock Island, Moline), Cincinnati, O., Lancaster, Pa., Hartford, Conn., Boston Gardeners' and Boston Horticultural Florists' Clubs, American Carnation, Clirysanthemum, Ohio, Gladiolus, Knoxville, Tenn., Maine State and Portland Florists' So- cities: Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Kansas, Texas Pittsburgh, Tri-State and Illinois State Florists' Associations. Your committee has from checking over these various organization's membership lists with the Society of American Florists' mem- bership list, been able to get some in- teresting data. For instance, we found as follows : Out of the 33 lists checked there are a total of 4,399 members be- longing to these organizations; of this number 1,827 are also members of the national society and 2.572 are not. It does seem from these figures that there is yet considerable missionary work to do within the branch organiza- tions. Of course, we must remember that a large portion of the membership of every florists' club are employes; then too, the checking on above lists was done during May. Just why more did not respond we do not know; we only hope they may yet get in line and help this worthy cause. To the request for the appointment of local commit- tees, the response was much less, yet we did succeed in getting committees appointed from the following organi- zations : New York, Chicago, Cleve- land, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington, D. C, Kansas City, Mil- waukee and the Tri-City Florists' Clubs and the Minnesota and Indiana State Florists' Associations. Most all of these did fairly good work, but like ourselves might have done better. We next went after our vice-presi- dents and many of them certainly showed the metal they were made of. Here are just a few of their records : D. C. Horgan of Georgia turned in to date 40 new members, some of them life members. Oklahoma to date has reached .the peak. President A. S. Gray, of the state association, having turned in 45 members. We know not what part George L. Stiles, the vice- president, played in this, but no doubt, he was on the firing line. We are glad to report that we had the hearty co- operation of the trade press. All told we j^ceived over 2,000 lines of free reading space during this drive, besides several very strong editorials urging florists to join the Society of American Florists. In addition to the trade press publicity, over 100,000 pieces of mail matter including letters, circulars, and application blanks were sent out. When we stop to think how much advertising it takes to sell a florist a $5 member- ship in the society, it is no wonder we must spend so much in advertising to get the public to purchase all our flowers; but, it is the same old story, we have to sell the florist first, and "That's some job we say." CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURES. The total money spent by the com- mittee to date is as follows : Printing i $21Q._50 Stenographer 138.00 Postage 177.22 Telegrams 4.14 Express 2.03 Typewriter ribbons, note books 1.60 Carbon paper 1.40 Total $534.89 All of this amount was raised by individual members and not paid out of the Society of American Florists' treasury. The total results of our work can only be checked from the secretary's books as all applications were ordered sent directly to his office. If this does not show an increase of at least 1,000 members, we shall be dis- appointed, indeed, but not discouraged. We wish in closing to heartily thank all individuals and organizations who have taken an active part in this cam- paign, and the trade journals especially 262 The American Florist. Aug. 20, for their hearty co-operation. We wel- come those new members that have joined our ranks, may they ever keep in mind the one fact, that an organiza- tion is like a business, or a bank ac- count, you can only draw out of it, in proportion to the amount you put in, be it time, money, or service. And let this be our motto, "He who serves most, serves best." To those members, state vice-presi- dents, and local organizations that have not yet entered into this strugg'le for the future welfare and progress of - our dear old society, we extend a hearty welcome to join us and help make this a banner year in securing memberships for the society. Jos. H. HILL, A. L. MILLEB, S. S. Pennock, J. F. AMMANN", P. R. KLINGSPOEN, Membership Committee. Report of School Gardens Committee. The Society of American Florists held its annual convention in Wash- ington, in August 1892, 29 years ago. At that time one of the most Interest- ing and important papers presented was by the late John K. M. L. Farqu- har^ of Boston, Mass., upon the sub- ject of "School Gardening." Since that time school gardening has taken root and grown until It is recognized as an important line in public school work. To help this work along this society for several years past endeavored to stimulate an interest in the same by addressing', an illustrated letter of school garden work to every state superin- tendent of education in the United States and Canada, to the loc^l super- intendent, principal, board of educa- tion or trustee in every place where is located a florist who is a member of The Society of American Florists; to do this we venture to say that no $100 or thereabout does as much practical good as the appropriation of our so- ciety. The result is that it puts the florists on record as promoters of a work which has great practical value in stimulating the making of homes where there is a bit of ground, neat and pretty. These little gardens give value in vegetables aggregating a great sum. In the front yards a little flower growth adds much to the ap- pearance of any place. In Beacon, N. Y., with 12,000 popu- lation, over 600 of the school children took home garden cards and in June and July last the show of roses was fine on all the home streets. In many of the cities of our country from ocean to ocean and in Canada, the people are giving good attention to home gar- dening. This is thrifty work. In a re- cent ride of many miles around Wash- ington the general appearance was good and the interest taken in this educatinal work for years by the pub- lic schools of this city has been splendid. The effort to stimulate school garden work by our society is by no means misplaced, but tends to awaken inter- est far and wide — for with the training of the child comes the character of the nation and this character can be strengthened in its industry and thrift, two traits that will make the United States of America the greatest nation on the earth, and the Society of Amer- ican Florists are helping in this good work. Benj. Hammond, Chairman. A. T. De La Make. Irwin BEKTERitfANN. Michael Barker. Leonard Babron. smith Memorial Committee Report. Wm. F. Gude presented a brief re- port as chairman of the committee on f the William R. Smith memorial fund as follows : The William R. Smith memorial fund has in the bank to its credit the fol- lowing : War saving- stamps ^''J'SSS'SH Library bonds ^'SS^SS Cash in bank s. inches in length. Consequently, the two grades of roses having the same name, differ in quality as well as m price. Not only is their a difference in the grade of roses bearing the same name, but there are so many different names that it would tax the memory of a memory expert to remember them. There are long, medium, short, fancy long, good medium, good short, special select and extras, and as many more as the imagination can invent. Can anyone tell the length of roses in the grade called long? I found that they could be anywhere from 18 to 48 inches. If a uniform system of grading of cut flowers was adopted, it would benefit not only the retailer, but the grower as well. By checking up his sales re- port with his consignment slips, he could keep an accurate account of his receipts, and see at a glance which grade sells best, and he would be guid- ed accordingly in his future cropping. The wholesaler would also benefit by a uniform system of grading, because it would enable him to give his cus- tomer exactly what he wants, and that is the most important thing in busi- ness. Therefore, we should adopt a uniform system of grading to be used by every grower, wholesaler and re- tailer in the United States. I have a plan in mind that I think would work very well, but I do not think it proper to bring it before this body, because it might be influenced by individual opin- ion. I think that a committee ought to be appointed to investigate this matter and then it would havea^ clear field of action. ' In conclusion, ,1 -vvant to exiJlain. w;hy ,, I, as chairman of a, corhrnittee appoint- ed by the NationSil Flower Growers' 1921. The American Florist. 271 Association to investigate this matter, should ask to come before this body, and ask it to take some action and bring about some reform in this mat- ter. If I thought this matter would affect only the grower, I should never have asked to come before you today. We, the growers, organized as the Na- tional Flower Growers' Association, hold ourselves only as a division of the Society of American Florists, and we believe that reforms of a general char- acter should come from this society, as it is the only organization that re- forms of a widespread character can properly be brought before. There- fore, I hope that a speedy and bene- ficial action will be taken by this hon- orable body. Ladies' Society of American Florists. PRESIDENT JIES. GEORGE ASMUS' ADDRESS. To the Ladies' Society of American Florists assem.bled in convention at Washington, D. C, August 16, 1921. The passage of another year in the history of our society is marked by this, our annual assembly. It is dur- ing these few short days of the con- vention each year that we are afforded the opportunity to meet old friends, to renew old acquaintances and to make new ones. The pleasure of these naeet- ings with friends we do not see often is in itself ample reward for the time we take and the effort many of us make to attend these conclaves. Since the organization of the Ladies' Society of American Florists in 1907 the at- tendance at conventions has materially increased year by year. This, we be- lieve, has helped to increase the general attendance of the Society of American Florists' conventions as many men are able to attend because there is now something which Is of interest to the ladies in their families. With this as an argument, we were enabled to prevail on the Society of American Florists to make an appro- priation with which we sent our circu- lars to induce more of the ladies asso- ciated either directly or indirectly with the trade to join our organization. Re- sults of the circulation of this folder have already begun to show them- selves in the form of increased appli- cations for membership in our society. I want to thank all of you for the great honor you bestowed upon me when you elected me your pi-esident. It is my hope that, by any work I may be able to do toward the furtherance of this organization I may partially repay the members of the society for their magnanimous expression of con- fidence in me last year. I deeply re- gret that for several years, by force of circumstances, I have not been able to be present at the meetings, but hope to be at all the gatherings for some time to come. The many conventions I attended prior to 1916 are still fresh in my memory because of the many friendships that were cemented there and the countless good times I had in the various cities. The hospitality of the ladies of Washington needs no introduction to most of us. Those of us w^ho were fortunate enough to be here before will' assure you of this. I know they have planned many inter- esting things for our entertainment during our stay at this time. Washington probably has more things of interest to the visitor than any other city in the United States. This fact, together with the famed reputation of the florists of the city for friendly welcome and entertainment of guests, should more than secure for us a most enjoyable stay in the Capital city. During the past year there have been many sad events which have pre- maturely separated families from loved ones, and caused pain to the members of the ladies' society. I am sure we all hope and trust that the next year will be a bright and happy one for all. It is my belief that we should have a meeting of our society called for some time during the large national flower show to be held in Cleveland, O., next March. This great event has not taken place in five years and there is no doubt but that most of us who can, will be present during the show. We all remember the excellent time we had there a year ago, and there is no rea- son why we should not expect to enjoy ourselves as much again next spring. The question of increased member- ship is an important one. Our mem- bership has increased only slowly. We have a big field to work in and should R. L. Jenkins, ^A^ashington, D. C. Chairman Finance Committee. be able to get new members more rapidly. Women are taking their places in the business world more and more. There are many who are directly con- nected with the trade whom I am sure we could obtain for members were we to g-o after them. In trying to make up a list of state vice-presidents I found that we did not have members in many states. With the start ob- tained by our recent folder sent broad- cast I feel we are working with that end in view. I would recommend that we work for a representative on the board of directors of the Society of American Florists. This would greatly help us in getting ready for conven- tions. It would facilitate our getting concessions from the society such as the appropriation for our circulars. In order to have this representative on the board of the society it would prob- ably be necessary that we get 100 of our members to join the Society of American Florists. This would be far from an impossibility, as I understand a great many of our members are also members of the society. We might appoint a committee to look into this possibility of direct representation on the board of the national organization. I would also recommend that our so- ciety offer a prize to be contested for i at the national flower show for the best bridal bouquet or table decoration, such contest to be open only to mem- bers of the Ladies' Society of AmeriJ- can Florists. Such a contest I believe would do a great deal toward instilling spirit into our organization. Another idea I would advocate is that we have papers read at our an- nual meetings on subjects such as "Women and Their Place in the Trade." There are many subjects the ladies are well acquainted with which would serve to make our meetings more instructive and keep the inter- ests of the society in mind during the ensuing year. I hope that anyone who has an idea for the betterment of the society or who has a constructive criticism to offer will not hesitate to place the same before us for considera- tion. I wish to thank you again for your kindness, and make special men- tion of the generous help I received from the oflicers in carrying out the duties of my office and the business of the society. I hope that you will enjoy all the pleasant social events that have been planned, and that I shall have the pleasure of meeting you all again next year. Florists' Hail Assaciatlon. At the annual meeting of the Flor- ists' Hail Association, Wednesday morning, the following officers were re- elected : J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111., president; James H. Heacok, W^yn- cote. Pa., treasurer, and John G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J., secretary. Charles P. Mueller, C. L. Washburn and Al- bert M. Herr were elected directors. Article 13, Section 1 was changed to read : "The membership fee shall be $3 for every person insuring 2,000 square feet of glass or less, and $1 for each additional 1,000 square feet in- stead of .$2 and 50 cents respectively. Article 21, Section 2 was amended to read : "Twenty per cent of regular as- sessment instead of 10 per cent. Article 30 (newr) : Section 1. — "All hazardous risks unpaid before full payment of said hazard has been liquidated upon future renewal, whether by orignal owner or agent of said risk, or by new owner or agent, must be assumed by the new applicant." Article 3, Sec- tion 1. — "Reinsurance shall be charged on all glass broken when adjustment of loss is made in such manner as shall restore insurance to same status as previous to loss. Section 2. — "When houses are riot to be rebuilt, the secre- tary inust be notified at the time of filing the claim, in which case no re- insurance is to be charged and the membership of the claimant from date of such notice must be cancelled on the books of the association. Secretary J. G. Esler's report for the 5'ear ending August 1, 1921, showed the total amount paid for losses dur- ing the year was .$73,447.67. The total receipts, including balance on hand at the beginning of the fiscal year, amounted to $103,669.37, and disburse- ments during the same period were .$01,758.74. The number of members at the date of closing- the report was 1.648, total glass insured being equiva- lent to 51,983,641 squai-e feet. The liabilities of the association at the close of the report are seven unadjusted claims amounting to approximately .$2,000. The balance sheet shows an increase of over .$4,000 in the reserve fund and an increase of more than 3,000,000 square feet of glass in the amount of glass insured. During the 272 The American Florist. Aug. 20, year, which has been the most disas- trous in the history of the Florists' ■Hail Association since its organization •over 34 years ago, an equivalent of •320,016 square feet of single-thick and 820,609 square feet of double-thick • glass were broken. PLANT NOTES. Roman Hyacinths. The first bulbs to arrive will be the Roman hyacinths, and everything •should be in readiness to properly care for them as soon as received. When the cases arrive the bulbs should be placed in a cool, dry place; if packed in bags they should be spread out either in flats or shallo^v boxes and placed where they will neither be too moist nor yet in too dry and warm a location. While it is too early to plant for the winter blooming, still a succes- sion of planting's may be made every week until cool weather, when the balance can be planted up. Almost any soil will grow bulbs successfully but fine results are obtained with soil that has been thrown out from the carnation or rose benches and has lain out over winter to allow it to sweeten a little. When a fall pot plant is wanted, a few of the hyacinth bulbs can be planted in bulb pots, but in growing for cut flowers, flats are to be preferred for they are much more eco- nomically handled and do not require as much care. In planting the bulbs cover the bottom of the flats with about an inch of soil, placing the bulbs on this quite closely together, yet not touching, as can be done with other bulbs. The flat should then be filled with soil, which should be packed be- tween the bulbs with the ends of the Angers. They should then be given a good watering, enough to wet the soil all the way through and settle it around the bulb. The flats should be placed outside and covered to a depth of about three inches with sand or coal ashes or something that will lie close enough to prevent drying out. A label should be placed at the end with the date of planting, so that the several plantings will be kept separate and can be readily moved into the houses. In four to six weeks they should be well enough rooted to bring them into the house, where they can be placed under a bench until they begin to throw up their flowering' spikes. Pansles. The pansies for early spring trade should be placed in the frames that they may become established before freezing weather commences. Make the soil g'ood and rich. It is the plants ivith large flowers in the spring that find the quick sales and these cannot be obtained in poor soil. Set the plants about five inches apart and water well after planting. Keep those of a kind together and plant all the mixed lots adjoining. There is more time wasted in the retail selling of pansies than any other flower, travel- ing back and forth over a mixed bed trying to pick out a nice assortment. This is especially so with some cus- tomers, and in setting out the plants try to prevent this as much as possi- ble. When freezing weather comes, cover the frames with sashes which will prevent the snow from lying' too heavily upon the plants and also much freezing and thawing. If frozen for months and covered with sash no harm will be done, but if a warm spell should come on, the sashes should be raised to allow ventilation. Cyclamen. In order to have nice large plants of cyclamens for another year, now is the time to sow the seed. This can be de- ferred until later and the seed planted at any time until the first of the year, but it is much better to start them early and obtain a nice well-foliaged plant full of bloom in a 6-ineh or 7-inch pot than a smaller plant with but a few blooms and flowers, which is sure to be the result with the later grown seed. Soak the seed for about 24 hours in tepid water and place the receptacle in a warm place, and plant in flats about - one-half to three-quarters of an inch apart and there will be need for but little further labor until later in the winter. Be sure and have a light porous soil with a good proportion of leaf mold. The plants that are to be in bloom for Christmas should now be ■making good growth and be in the blooming pots. Any buds that show up at this time should be removed. Give the plants plenty of room and leave them from now on in full sun- light and in a cool, well-ventilated house. A sharp lookout for aphis must be kept up and regular fumigation con- tinued. The plants for late "winter and spring blooming can be kept out in the frames as long as safe from frost and then placed in cool quarters until time to give them inore heat, which will de- pend upon the time they are wanted in bloom. Sweet Peas. The early sown sweet peas will soon need some support and the plan' most generally ad.opted by growers with sweet peas inside is to pass strings around the plants fastened to stakes at each end of the row. If the rows are lengthwise of the bench, stakes to which the string's may be fastened, will have to be arranged about every 10 feet. As soon as the plants have attained a height of six inches the first string should be tied on and strings should be added every six to eight inches as the plants grow taller. The plants must be kept growing straight throughout their culture, so they must have strings quite close together for their twining arms to catch upon, and if when the plants are in bloom they are not kept tied up, a large number of the flowers will have crooked stems. Care must be taken with the watering and until the plants show active growth they should receive but little water, being kept on the dry side. If allowed to be too wet, stem rot will result and the plant will die. If sweet peas are to follow the early chrysan- themums, the seed^ can now be sown. Three or four seeds in a 4-inch pot will be right for this time, for they will have to grow in the pots abou.t six weeks, the middle of November be- ing about as early as the chrysanthe- mums can be cleaned out and the beds made ready. Careful watering will be the watchword for the young seeds and do not thin otit too early. Wait until the plants are in good growing condi- tion, when they can be thinned ottt to one plant in a pot. Fall Propagatinjf. There are many of the plants used for beding purposes that are better propagated in the fall, for cutting's are more readily obtained, root easily and allow time for the growing of good stock. I'vj' geraniums to have fine plants in the spring are much better propagated at that time. Vincas for the spring sales propagated in Septem- ber make fine plants by the first of May. The long shoots can be cut up to two eyes each and they will root in three or four weeks, then potted in 214-inch pots and kept cool until Feb- ruary, when they should be potted into 4-inch i50ts and grown along the sides of the beds or benches. Abutilons should be handled in a similar manner. The' tender tips should be used for the cuttings, and these should be kept well watered and shaded until roots are formed, when they can be ix)tted and SUMMER WINDOW OF FURROW & CO., OKLAHOMA CIT'if, OKLA. 1921. The American Florist. 273 kept cool until towards spring-. The pelargoniums that were cut back and dried off in August should now be made into cutting's and should be taken and placed in the cutting bench. There are also many plants that the stock should be looked out for at this time and a few plants lifted and hotised before frost. Many growers prefer to raise their salvias from cuttings and in this case a few plants can be potted and grown on. Any extra good double pe- tunias should be lifted. Pyretlirnm or feverfew, coleus and the other soft wooded plants should be selected and potted that they may become estab- lished before cool weather. Paper White Narcissi. The Paper White narcissi are now being- received and as soon as deliv- ered should be unpacked and spread out in flats, or on shelves in a cool, dry place. If they remain in the original cases, they are apt to become moist or heated when packed closely. They should be handled carefully and not thrown around so that they become bruised or the outer covering' torn off. This covering- is a great protection for the bulb, preventing- it from drying. Plan how the bulbs are to be flowered: that is, how many are to be brought forward each week, and start at once to box up the first lot and then con- tinue the plantings at the desired in- tervals. The flats or boxes should be prepared at once, not only for these but for the other bulbs. It is the general custom to use any old box that can be obtained, and they are there- fore of different sizes and different depths. They do not pack closely when placed outside, neither do they seem to flt on the bench in an econom- ical manner. Our exiDerience has been, rather than to buy a mixed lot of boxes of different sizes, it is better and cheaper to purchase stock at the lum- ber mill and saw it into the proper, length. Get one-half inch stock, three inches wide, for the sides and bottom, and one-inch stock the same, width for the ends. Saw the ends 12 inches long and the sides 21 inches. Tliis -will make a flat 1.5x24 inchos by using: four pieces for the bottom, and will allow proper drainage. A flat of these dimen- ■sions will hold about ."JO Paper "White narcissi or 60 to 70 tulips, and will cost but little more than the price of the box and can be made with much less labor and when the boxes are all of one size they can be placed upon the benches with much saving- of room. As soon as the bulbs are planted in the flats they should be placed in a dark, cool place and covered with soil or ashes until rooted, when they can be brought into the houses. The early planted bulbs will require good heat to bloom tliem successfully, much warmer temperature than the later planted bulbs. St. Loui.s, Mo. — The Ayres Floral Co., of 31.5 >forth Grand avenue, has leased a store at 017 Locust street. Santa Monica. Caljj?. — The E. H. Volkman Co. recently increased its glass area at Santa Monica boulevard and Bundy drive. Pkkry, Ia. — The Louwerse Florist .Store will be the nai-ne of a new estab- lishment to be opened at an early date in the Stewart House block by Mr. Louwerse and wife. For several years they operated the Perry Greenhouse, but have cancelled their lease and will engage in the retail trade exclusively. THE RETAIL TRADE CondiK'tt-il liy Rubt. Klft. I'blln., Pa. Next Week in the Flower Shop. Has your window got a punch to it? Yes, I know it is August, the dullest month in the year, but that is no rea- son why the display should not be at- tractive and the various articles on shtiw have an "I'm all right" appear- ance "take me." Of course people know everythini?- in the shop is for sale, but if certain seasonable plants and flowers are dressed up and featui-ed and given additional attractiveness by these artistic touches, they seem more than just plain and ordinary and are good enough for a purpose that their beauty suggests. Take asters, they are seasonable, plentiful and cheap. The florist's supply shops all carry large lines of small vase baskets; these hold from a half to a dozen aster flowers which ar- ranged with some of the various greens and a touch of ribbon at the handle, are then ready for ciuick selling. All kinds of color combinations are possible, pink in blue baskets, white and blush tints, in gilt, yellow, blue and ig'reen. It is best to stick to solid colors in each combination. Kun a window of these with a price card and see if it won't stir things up a bit. A couple of dozen of. pot ferns displayed both inside and out on the front is not much to risk and if a neatly printed price card is al- ways on the job the grower is likely soon to get another order. Try these once and see. Even at this dull season opportuni- ties are appearing every day. Look over the evening' and morning- papers and see how many events there are at which flowers are likely to be used. The merchant prince, or the mayor or another big dignitary has a birthday or has just returned from abroad. The picture in the paper the next day shows his desk and office filled with flowers, a golden opportunity for the man who was on the job. If 3'ou missed it this time make a note of it for next year, g-et the habit of looking' these and many other like opportunities up and you will be astonished at the business that can be gotten out of them. . BENEFITS OF DiUEOT ADVERTI.SI^G. Are you alive to the benefits of direct advertising-, keeping: in close personal toucji -with all your customers by the frequent issuance of special post cards, folders, leaflets, etc.? Frequently throug-h the season there is an accu- mulation of stock that should be moved quickly, or a special sale is being featured. With addressed cards or envelopes and an understanding- with the printer that puts these through the day received, they are at once ready for mailing- and the entire list of customers and prospects are told of the opportunity that awaits them. This is the time to prepare for such, through the season advertising, by selecting- with your printer the proper sized cards and leaflets, folders, etc., which are then addressed in sets suSicient for an issue. When the op- portunity presents itself for a sale or drive or just a little chat about what is in season, in order to liven things up a bit, an edition is sent to the printer, and the business is at once benefited by the aroused interest. An addressograph which runs off names and addresses at the rate of 1,000 an hour is a great help, the ma- ' chine costs less than a good typewriter. name plates being $3 per hundred. Tikis requires no skill to operate and does the work even more perfectly than the typewriter. ■ Then with the plates in order nobody is ever missed, and ad- dresses are always correct. Evergreens move safely at this time, and there is nothing so attractive in the bare business strefets and tha]^ makes the store stand out from the un- decorated fronts of its neiighbors, as nice shapely specimens of inexpensive kinds, in pavement boxes with low plants in front of the show windows, and something taller in tubs for the sides and at the curb. Such an oasis is sure to be noticed a block away in either direction and is worth 10 times its cost in publicity. It is always on the job and if backed up -svith a showy window is certain to prove its worth. Grower-retailers will do well to have in their out-door gardens, beds of Japanese lilies, the Auratum and the smaller pink and white. These flowers are especially useful in funeral work and as they are hardy, will, with a little care and cultivation, become a permanent and valuable addition to the sui-nmer assortment. The hardy sweet pea, Lathyrus alba and rosea furnish fine sprays when the annuals are overconre by the hot weather. There should also be a trellis of Clematis paniculata, whose feathery sprays are a g-reat addition to all kinds of floral arrangements. Alex Lurle with Bool Floral Co. Ralph Roskelly, president of the Bool Floral Co., Ithaca, N. Y.. announces that Alexander Lurie, who the past four years has been part owner of the Blu Maize Blossom Shop at Ann Arbor, Mich., has sold his interests to his partner and has accepted a position as store manager of the newly incor- porated Bool Floral Co. Mr. Lurie is a graduate of the department of flori- culture, Cornell university, and comes to Ithaca with a vast amount of knowl- edge and experience gained in retail stores in St. Louis, Mo., Chicago and other cities. At Ann Arbor he was very successful and his corsages and decorations for social functions cre- ated a great deal of attention. A decoration for the Junior prom at Michig-an university in 1919 is said to have been one of the finest and most elaborate decorations ever attempted in this country. Mr. Lurie is a great believer in the- Florists' Telegraph De- livery Association, and has been a fre- quent contributor to the columns of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery News. A. H. N. Edmond, Okla. — Mrs. Pearl Kinne- brew. of the Edmond Floral Co., who recently remodeled a greenhouse, 40x 125 feet, is making- a success In grow- ing- pot plants and cut flowers. Hastings, Neb. — A, H. Lohman is trebling- his glass area to the extent of 10,000 square feet, by building three new greenhouses, 2.5x92 feet, in the place of one recently dismantled. CiLYDE, O. — The Hall's Greenhouse Co., has been incorporated with a capi- tal of .$25,000. J. B. Hall, E. Eugene Hall, Mrs. Amy Hall, Liebold, Lloyd T. Hall and Frank E. Hall ai-e the in- corpoi'ators. — J. W. L. South Bend, Ind. — The South Bend Floral Co., John Pulschen and Ray Buckles proprietors, recently purchased the Wm. D, Hettic .greenhouses, 327- 331 Lincoln Way, W., taking posses- sion August 4, and will continue the business. 274 The American Florist. Aug. 20, Established 1885. Subscription. United States and Mexico, SI. 50 a year; Oiiuudn. $i.50: lOurope and Countries in Postjil Union, $3.00. When sending us chaiipe or address always send the oltl address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From tlie first issue The American Florist has accepted only trade adveniseraents. Adveriisenients must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible) as we fro 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 64 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. The Washington convention 263 — Big attendance at splendid meeting. . .^b J — Afternoon session 3.54 — The president's reception ^o4 — S. S. Pennock (portrait) ^»J — Samuel Murray (portrait) ^oa — President Roland's address ^-6& — Secretary's address .j|J — Report of Treasurer Hess "» — Washington representative's report «8 — Report of publicity committee .4BS — Nomenclature committee report ^bu — Report on tariff and legislation ^W —Report of membership committee iW — Report of school garden committee. .. ..3.W — Smith memorial committee report .itsi — The trade exhibition j*>^ — Convention notes * J^ — Trade visitors 'J^'-'-V ^tri The flower show as an aid to publicity ^bb — Greenhouse heating • . • 267 — Floriculture in the United States ^6» — Standardizing cut flower grades 270 Florists' Hail Ass'n ^'i The Ladies' S. A. F "■' Plant notes ■•■979 — Roman hyacinths ^'e — Pansies ,', — Cyclamen 5 'f — Sweet peas %'% — Fall propagating ^'^ — Paper White narcissi .^'^ The retail trade •.• j:'i — Next week in the flower shop ^';i —Alex Lurie with Bool Floral Co ni Plant quarantine import data... »'« "Pages from a garden notebook ^'4 Coal crisis -.,„^ Potters' pay reduced . " ' « Coming events .; •™" '.'■»■ 1 ' \'„'„:,; ' 97K Canadian Gardeners' and Florists Assn. 276 San Francisco -••.•; 9»n Massachusetts Hort. Society 2»u Hartford. Conn «^ Chicago ■ • ■ 9(.c Chicago's pageant of progress .i»^ Detroit. Mich ;°° St. Louis. Mo ^5°' Rochester, N. T ^|° Columbus, O .^OQ Milwaukee. Wis ^Vi Philadelphia 5°, Boston. Mass '"J New Tork tli, Kansas City. Mo "^ Nashville, Tenn ^^^ The seed trade ^V' —Quarantine troubles J"" —A false Yellow Humbert....... .f» —Batten & Co. take Barteldes' store .... 300 — fmports at New Tork August 13 300 The nursery trade yf* — California Hort. show ■..■■•■ J" J —American Ass'n of Park Supts 304 — Ohio Nurserymen's Ass'n..... --.^o* — Elliott to re-enter nursery field iui Fredericton. N. B \Vi Market gardeners • '/ L'.lJnfi —Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables306 — English want United States apples JOb — Mexican bean beetle ^"b — Plant growers' cost system JOb "We are in receipt of Parks and Recre- ation, the quarterly publication of The American Association of Park Super- intendents for July, containing many important articles on park work, well illustrated. The secretary of the associ- ation is Emmet P. Griffin, superinten- dent of parks, East St. Louis, 111. Chables M. Schwab, in a letter to students of Boston university, said: "The life worth living is one of sim- plicity and achievement; not one of show, extravagance and shirking. The aristocracy of the future will be the aristocracy of brains and leadership — of men who have made something of tliemselves and done something for their fellow-men." Plant Quarantine Import Data. The federal horticultural board, through the pathologist in charge of foreign plant quarantine, reports that data are being compiled as to the va- rieties and quantities of plants im- ported since Jane 1, 1919, when these data are assembled, the varieties of plants which have been considered for special permits during the last two years will be resubmitted to the ex- perts of the bureau of plant industry for reconsideration. About 8,000 differ- ent varieties of plants have been sub- mitted during the two-year period and the report will not be available before next June, Meanwhile applications which are received are placed on file for consideration at the earliest moment after reconsideration is com- pleted. There are some plants, notably orchids, for which the shipping season is just beginning, or which can be im- ported in the spring. Applications for such plants can be considered at once. "Pages from a Garden Notebook."- Another splendid book has come from the pen of Mrs. Francis King, Alma, Mich., author of, "The Well Con- sidered Garden," and known from coast to coast as a garden enthusiast. In Mrs. King's latest offering, "Pages From a Garden Note-Book," just from the press of Charles Scribner's Sons, she has written a delightful series of studies, treated in an informal manner, that offer valuable suggestions on many varied and important garden subjects. Its pages will be a revela- tion even to Mrs. King's many friends m the world of horticulture, for the several chapters in her newest book devoted to "The Lilac and Other Spring Flowers," "Tulip Time in the Garden," and "An English Garden in Spring," show the author's keen in- sight, practical knowledge and love of the beautiful, while none the less inter- esting and instructive are sections on "Summer Thoughts in Winter," "Earlier Flowers," "Later Flowers," and "Other Flowers," 'Bright-Berried Growth for the Winter Garden," "The Arnold Arboretum a National Treas- ure," "Spanish Gardens and a Cali- fornia Planting," "A Review of the American Seed Catalogue," "Forming a Garden Club" and "Vocations for Women in Agriculture," An extensive index offers ready ref- eernce to the 291 pages and there are numerous excellent illustrations. Coal Crisis. It is more than likely that within the next 60 or 80 days congress will come to a very thorough realization that it must do something effective and per- haps drastic to relieve the coal situa- tion. It has permited months to pass without action of any kind and if a coal famine develops during late fall or early winter the country with justi- fication will hold congress responsible. Practically every important man in the coal industry predicts that the domestic users of bituminous or soft coal will go into November this year with empty coal bins, not because they will not attempt to fill them before that time at the hig'h prices asked but for the reason that they will not be able to buy coal at any price. Coal production has been very low during the last several months for the reason that the public has not been buying and there have been several valid reasons for this lack of demand. Many who would have bought coal even at the pre- vailing hig'h prices have been unable to do so because the retail dealers have been unable or unwilling to extend credit. Moreover, there has been a gen- eral expectation on the part of the public that the government would do something to lower freight rates and to break up the practices among the operators and jobbers which were set out in detail in the indictments against the West Virginia operators. This ex- pectation has not been realized and will not be realized before coal again be- comes one of the greatest of necessi- tities with the coming of cold ■weather. Congress triiied with the coal situa- tion at a time when vigorous action on its part would have brought relief. The Calder bills calculated to regulate the coal industry and the much milder ITreylinghuysen bill were sucessfully blocked in congress by the powerful • coal lobby, consequently the counrty is now rapidly apjjfoaching the coal burning season with the price of coal still exorbitant and a coal famine well within the bounds of probability. When that crises comes congress must accept the responsibility. It may be that only such a crisis and the fixing of the responsibility upon congress will arouse the national legislature to the point of providing drastic legislation to regulate the coal industry. — Bloom- ington Pantagraph. totters' Pay Reduced. Atlanta, Ga. — A reduction of 19 per cent in wages, 10 per cent effective im- mediately and nine per cent in Janu- ary, was accepted August 6 by the Na- tional Brotherhood of Pottery opera- tives. Coming Events. August 23-25, Detroit, Mich. — Annual con- vention of the American Association of Park Superintendents. Emmett P. GVlflin, E. St. Louis, 111., secretary-treasurer. August 24-26, St. Thomas, Ont.^Annual meeting and exhibition of the American Gladiolus Society, A. C. Beal, Ithaca, N. Y., secretary. September 7-8, Chattajiooga, Tenn. — An- nual meeting- of the Southern Nurserymen's Association. O. J. Howard, Hickory, N. G. secretary. September 13-15, Detroit, Mich. — Asaocia- tion of American Cemetery Superintendents. W. B. Jones, 2800 Brighton road, N. S.. Pittsburgh, Pa., secretary-treasurer. September 14, Syracuse. N. Y. — Annual meeting of the New York Federation of Horticultural Societies and Floral Clubs. E. A. White, Hammonton, N. J., secretary. September 21-33, New KocheUe, N. Y. — An- nual flower show of the Westchester and Fairfield Horticultural Society. Oscar B. Ad- dor, Greenwich, Conn., secretary. September 33-35, Boston, Mass. — Annual exhibition of the Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society. Wm. P. Rich, Horticultural hall. Boston, Mass., secretary. September 37-30. New Yorlc. — Annual meeting and exhibition of the American Dahlia Society at Hotel Pennsylvania. E. C. Vick. 205 Elwood avenue. Newark, N. J., secretary. October 6-7, Sewickley. Pa. — Annual dahlia show under the auspices of the Alleghany Garden Club and the Sewickley Horticultural Society. Geo. W. Kirk. Sewickley, secretary. October 11-13, Toronto, Ont. — Annual meeting of the Florists' Telegraph Deliv- ery Association. Albert Pochelon, Detroit, Mich., secretary. October 30-33, tos Angeles, Calif. — An- nual convention and exhibition of the Cali- fornia Association of Nurserymen. Henry W. Kruckeberg, Los Angeles, Calif., secre- tary-treasurer. November 1-5, Albany, N. Y. — Annual con- vention of the Vegetable Growers' Associa- tion of America. H. J. Cheney, secretary. Grand Rapids, Mich. November 16-17, Chicago. — Annual conven- tion and exhibition of the Chrysanthemum Society of America. C. W. Johnson, 141 Summit street. Rockford, 111., secretary. January, 1923, Hartford, Conn Annual meeting and exhibition of the American Car- nation Society. A. F. J. Baur, 38th street and Rockford avenue, Indianapolis, Ind,, secretary. iy2i. The American Florist. 275 Wants, For Sale, Etc. Small Type, 15 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, SI. 75 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section Where answers n re to be mailed Trom this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation AVanted — Grower roses, chrysanthemums, carnations and pot plants; middle age; single. Address Key 5T0, care American Florist. Situation AVanted — By single man; excerienced in Driininsr trees, sprayins, etc. Also can do sreenhouse work. Clias. Boone Saunders. Mcrom, Ind. Situation AVanted — By orchid grower with life-long commercial e.vperience; chiefly cattleya and spray varieties. Address Key 573. care American Florist. Situation ^Vantea — By refined young- woman with five years' experience in retail florists business; bouquets and designing; capable of handling most refined trade. Best references as to capabilities and personality. Prefer modern store. Address Key 56S, care American Florist. Situation AVanted — A man 47 years old; 30 years in retail stores, would like to hear from a retailer in the northwest; can give best of references. Address Key 579, care American Florist. Help AA'^anted — • Florist for city greenhouse. Apply to Superintendent of pari:. City Hall, Topeka, Kan. Help AVanted — Competent man as foreman for about 25.000 ft. of glass. General retail stock grown; no roses. W. H. Culn «S: Co., AVlchita. Kan. For Sale — Well established market garden and floral business. 29 hot beds, well, windmill and tank, 11-room house, also barn; four city lots. A snap at $3,600; $1,500 cash. Address JOHK' C. KRUEGER Rledford, Box 72, Wla. Help Wanted General Greerhouse Man In Ohio. Experienced in bfddirg: stcck, roses, chrys- anthemums, carnations, perennials, Ptc. $75 per month with room and board. Single ex-service man preferred. No firing. Hours 7 to 4. Key 578, care American Florist. Help Wanted Reliable grower of roses, carnations and gen- eral pot plants, to take full charge; one who is looking for a future. Kindly give names of three last employers. This is a good place, in a nice town. C. C. WONNEM&N & SONS, Mexico, Missouri Wanted to Rent or Buy By thoroughly experienced florist and decorator, a large florist establishment. Only high grade proposition considered. Must stand closest investigation. Give full particulars and price in first letter. Address Key 575, care American Florist. SITUATION WnNTED My all-round grower on comnn^rc'al place where good results are desired; thoroug ily experienced \\\ growing rosos, carnations, chrysantheniuras and a general lino of pot plants; specialist in roses and cyclamen; Iti years experience; Swedish: age ;IJ: single; best of references; can come at ooce; please state wages and particulars in ftp&t Letter, Kev 581, care American Florist. Situation Wanted liy a first-class wholesale or retail florist; 25 years' practical experience in cut fiowers, fancy potted plants, bedding stock, designing, etc ; capable of taking full charge and handle help; middle-aged, single man. Address Key 577, care American Florist. FOR SALE Retiring: from business — moving to California — ilorist and gardener's place; seven-room house; one greenhouse. 75xl6ft, hot water teat: lot, 46x196 ft.: stock and good will of good trade. OnlvJS.tUO. H. F. REirERT, 18 West 65th Street, CHICAGO BOILERS and STACKS We have on hand all sizes of used boilers and stacks suitable for greenhouse vpoik. RYAN BROS., 84 7 South Racine Ave., CHICAGO ;>iiijiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiii[iiiiiiiiiiii[iiiiiiii[iiiniiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiriii[iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiirtj: FOR SALE I Just a dandy, up-to-date Florist businessi e = going stronger every day; big territory; = i greenhouse and dwelling combined; dandy | = down-town shop, and the only one; reason- = = able rent; steam heat; this proposition is § = sound, no old, worn-out business; for refpr- = I ences write to any near-by florist in Dallas, | I Waco or Ft. Worth: one thing, to lake hold | I or this you must be up to now, the people | I demand it, and make up your mind to go big ; = I the business is here; populaiicn. 16,0C0; 1 i = am selling to go on my farm, after being in = = the business twenty years; *4 OOU.OO cash, | I $3,000.fO on time, almost to suit buyer. If = I interested, write = I HOLM'S FIOWER SHOP, | I Corslcana, Texas. | ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiitiiiitiiiMiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifiiiiiiii^. WANTED Burnham or Hitching Boiler, largest size. THE ELIZABETH NURSEBY CO., Elizabeth, N. J. Kaspar Mfg. Co. Salesman Wanted in every state calling on florists to sell wood easels. Commission only. Kaspar Mfg Co. 3234 W. 30th St., Ghlcaso ^Vlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll/^ I OFFICIAL S. A. F. | Shipping Labels = Actual size of leaf 2%\5i4 inches = § FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on | = guniined p;i per; yuur card, etc., in = = black iind lf;if adopt PloNsts" ready Hat. 22. VAUGHAN'S SEED _ CHICAGO STORE NEW YORK 278 The American Florist. Aug. 20, SEASONABLE FLOWER SEEDS. WINTER FLOWERING SWEET PEAS grown for us by expert seed growers, whose seed we have handled for years. We know they are right. Asta Ohii, lavender Blue Bird, fine blue Columbia, pink and white Cherry Ripe, glowing cherry Fordhook Pink Glitters, orange scarlet Helen Lewis Heatherbell, mauve lavender Hercules, pink Lavender Nora Liberty, crimson Melody, rose pink Melody, greenhouse grown Miss E. Gude, shell pink Mrs. Spanolin, white Mrs. Skacli, light pinlt Morning Star, orange scarlet Orange Beauty, orange and scarlet . Pink aJid White Orchid Rose Queen, pink Selnia Swenson, soft pink Improved Snowstorm, white Songster, lavender Songbird, blush white Snowflake, white Watchung, orchid white White Orchid Wedgewood, clear blue Xnias Pink, orchid Yarrawa, rose pink Blue Yarrawa Zvolanek's Rose . . . . : . Pkt. Oz. 4 Oz, Lb. $0.35 $1.00 $3.00 $10.00 .40 1.35 3.50 12.00 .60 2.00 6.00 30.00 .40 1.25 3.50 13.00 .25 .75 3.50 8.00 .60 2.00 6.00 20.00 .35 1.00 3.00 10.00 .35 1.00 3.00 10.00 .35 1.00 3.0O 10.00 .35 .75 2.50 8.00 .35 1.00 3.00 10.00 .35 1.00 3.00 10.00 1.00 3.00 .25 .75 3.50 8.00 .35 .75 2.50 8.00 .26 .75 3.50 8.00 .35 1.00 3.00 10.00 1.00 3.00 .35 .75 2.60 8.00 .40 1.25 3.50 10.00 .35 .75 2.60 8.00 .40 1.25 3.50 13.00 .35 .75 3.50 8.00 .25 .75 3.50 8.00 .35 1.00 3.00 10.00 .35 1.00 3.00 10.00 .25 .75 2.50 8.00 .35 1.00 .3.00 10.00 .35 1.00 3.00 10.00 .25 .75 2.60 8.00 .35 1.00 3.00 10.00 .75 3.50 8.00 35.00 NEW COLORED FBEESIAS The only colored Preesias that have made good when grown in quantity. Price now reduced low enough to make them a prof- itable bulb for everyone to grow. Gen. Pershing (Frey)— Extra robust grower, 3 ft. in height, with 4 to 5 long side laterals; large open flowers of lavender pink, yellow lip and soinewhat of a bronze cast. The cut flowers have created quite a sensation on the Chicago Market for several seasons, and command the highest market prices. Viola (Frey) — Like a large wood violet, the lower petals of a deeper violet blue, a beautiful, distinct and valuable hybrid. Th« growth is about 30 inches in height, with 4 to 5 long side lateral^, long enough for any floral work. Sold at good prices on the Chicago Market for several seasons. Prices — ?3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. CALENDULA, ORANGE KING (For Greenhouse Forcing.) A special selection of this popular annual, which we have sold for several years with excellent results. G'rowers for the Chi- cago market who used our seed last season obtained top prices for their cut, and we know quality is even better this season. Tr. Pkt., 50c; Oz., $2.50; li lb., $9.00. CYCLAMEN SEED German Strain, American Grown. Daybreak Pink Dark Pink White with Eye Pure White ^Vandsbek Dark Salmon Wandsbek Light Salmon Brilliant Red Dark Red Per 100, $1-50; 1,000, $12.00. CINERARIA Florists' prize mixture. Splendid large flowering strain. Tr. Pkt. (about 1,000 seeds) $1.00. PANSY New crop, combination mixed. First-class mixture for general florist use. Tr. Pkt., $1.00; oz., $7.00. Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora now on hand. Write for prices. A. HENDERSON &.CO., 166 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO that the board had held many sessions and had agreed upon a plan to be pre- sented to the members for their ratifi- cation. His plan called for an organi- zation of florists, growers and whole- salers in the bay cities to be formed as previously agreed, which was as follows : Retailers to be assessed one per cent on all purchases of cut flow- ers, plants and greens; growers, one per cent on total sales, and wholesalers to be assessed an amount to be agreed on by the wholesalers and the adver- tising board. Mr. Rossi stated that after canvassing the situation it was found that it would be necessary to emplo5' the services of some one ex- pert in organization work and adver- tising, to create the organization, col- lect the funds and handle the advertis- ing'. It was found that the services of James T. Lynch, of this city, could be secured for this purpose. Mr. Rossi spoke of Mr. Lynch's fitness for the work because of his past experience in similar efforts. The board recom- mended that Mr. Lynch be engaged at the earliest possible date to proceed with the plan and that an agreement be made with him providing that his compensation shall be on the basis of 30 per cent of all amounts collected up to .');20,000, and 15 per cent of all amounts collected in excess of $20,000. After considerable discussion the reso- lution presented by Mr. Rossi was adopted. Mr. Lynch addressed the meeting and stated among other things that the amount spent by flo- rists of this city for cut flowers and plants last year amounted to the sum of $1,375,000. He felt confident that with judicious advertising in force this coming year that over $2,000,00fj would be spent by the trade in purchasing stock. P. V. Matraia, chairman of the eo-operative committee, spoke of the progress being made with the new market for- white growers. He stated it would be open for business Septem- ber 1. Application to the commissioner of corporations has been made to is- sue stock to the subscribers and it is expected that all details will be com- pleted this coming week. Mr. Matraia said it was the intention of th,e new market to enter the shipping business. Floor plans for the flower show to be held in the Civic auditorium in October were exhibited to the members. Mr. Matraia said great interest was being manifested in the coming show and urged all members to talk flower show to customers at every opportunity. A large delegation of prominent growers attended the meeting. The next ses- sion of the association will take place September 7. NOTES. The exhibition committee of the Pa- cific Coast Horticultural Society and the Retail Florists' Association, who have charge of the great exhibition to be held in the Civic auditorium, Octo- ber 26-28. will hold a special meeting August 11, at the Art Floral Co.'s of- fices. The new schedule of prizes for private gardeners will be presented. The dahlia prize list has also been re- arranged. M. Rice & Co., of Philadel- phia, Pa., have offered several valuable prizes to the committee. Chairman Matraia says many applications are coming in for space. All signers to the guarantee fund have been re- quested to send in 25 per cent of the amount of their subscription to de- fray the preliminary expenses. An impromptu dahlia show was held by the Dahlia Society of California at its meeting at the Palace hotel last week. Fine specimens were shown by Frank D'. Pelicano, F. C. Burns, Bessie Boston Dahlia Farm and Richard Lehr- mann. The committee in charge of the dahlia show, to be held in September, reported great interest being mani- Li'Li'UIVTC Not long ago we fur- * J-<*xi^kj Dished one kind of fern for a large estate — the bill came to 81,000, to furnish large estates with ferns is a part of our business. Many fiorists who have proper soil are planting Dryopeteris Spinulosa, ■■Fancy," Dryopeteris Crista- ta, "Dagger" and oryopeteris Marginalis, the best of all, under their benches in greenhouses and are growing consider- able of their own leaves. Always fresh and beautiful. Then how much better it looks under the benches. Write for particulars. BOTANICAL NURSERY CO. WILD FLOWERS 1 103 Court St., LAPEER, MICH. fested by all growers "and a large en- try list is now in the hands of Secre- tary F. C. Burns. The dahlias at the society's testing grounds at the Uni- versity of California were reported In fine condition, due to ideal growing weather. The phalaenopsis houses of Hayward & Peterson, Biirlingame, have made a splendid growth this summer and are now throwing up thousands of flower spikes. The plants are unusually healthy and are a great credit to the growers. The rose houses have been resting since the hot spell in July, but will be soon started up again. The plant and fern houses are fully up to the standard rnaintained at this establishment. J. A. Axell, the Bush street whole- saler, is making an eastern trip, call- ing on his customers in various cities. George Matraia, son of P. V. Ma- traia of the Art Floral Company, is in Southern California on a business trip for his firm. James T. Lynch'. 1921. The American Florist 279 New White Rose Angelus (Originated by Fred H. Lemon & Co.) Dissemination beginning January, 1922. Certificate or Medal wherever shown. The variety may be seen growing at the following greenhouse establishments: FRED H. LEMON & CO., Richmond, Ind. CHAS. H. TOTTY CO., Madison, N. J. E. G. HILL CO., Richmond, Ind. JOS. H. HILL CO., Richmond, Ind. Prices and descriptive matter on application. 280 The American Florist. Aug. 20, Montgomery's Priscilla That's the name of the new pink rose! The name will he Priscilla probably after the public has had it a while, but we have had to add the prefix to cover the rules of nomenclature. In order to get someone who knows more about roses than we do to give an unbiased, honest opinion on the merits of this rose, we have placed 12 plants of it with each of the following growers: E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, bid* DaUIedonze Bros., Brooklrn, N. T, Albert F. Amlini: Co., Maywood, HI. Dnckham-Pierson Co.. Madison, N. J, Bowayton Greenhouses, Rowayton, Conn. Miller Floral Co.. Farmingt4>n, Utah Wellworth Ftcrm Greenhonses, Downers Grove, III. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. Robert Pye, Nyack, N. Y, John Coombs, Hartford, Conn. Ask them about it, if to let this rose sell itsel^J A. N. PIERSON, Inc., A. S. Barns. Jr., Sprine Valley, N. T. Robt. Simpson. Clifton, N. J. Chas. H. Totty Co., Madison, N. J. Noe-Kuziclca Co., Madison, N. J. Wm. H. EUIott Co., Madbnry. N. H. Anthony Ruzicka, Madison, N. J. W. 3. PUcher, Kirkwood, Mo. Jos. Heacock Co., Boelofs, Pa. Ferrari Bros.. San Francisco, Calif. Peirce Bros.., Waltiiam. Mass. Batavia Greenlionse Co., BataTia, lU. Wendland &, Eeimel Co., Flmlinrst, HL Joy Floral Co.. Nashville, Tenn. Roberts Rose Co., Denver, Colo. Geo. C. Weiland, Fvanston, HI. l^akeTiew Rose Gardens, Jamestown, N. Y. Exeter Rose Conservatories, Exeter, N. H. Bassett & Washburn, Hinsdale, 111. H. O. May. Summit, N. J. Budlong: Rose Co., Auburn, R. I. Doemlin^-Schimmel Co., Mt. Clemens, Micll. ydu will, at any time. TUey have our permission to We shall be simply order taliers. F. R. Pierson. Tarrytown, N. T. \j . B. Coddington, Murray Hill, N. J. Jos. H. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. S. Hortensen. Southampton, Fa. Briar Cliflf Gardens, Scarborough, N. Y. John H. Dunlop & Son, Riciimond Hill, Ont.. Can. ,T. J. Fallon Co., liynchburgr, Va. Gullett & Sons, liincoln, HI. Rolf Zetlitz Co., liima, O. Van Aken Bros. & Sons, Coldwater, Midi. Premier Rose Gardens, Maywood, III. Weiss & Meyer Co., Maywood, 111, Florex Gardens, North Wales, Pa. tell the truth. We are going Cromwell, Conn. Massachussetts Horticultural Society. GLADIOLI EXHIBITION, AUGUST 13-14. The gladioli exhibition, held in Horti- cultural hall, under the auspices of the Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety, August 13-14, was the most suc- cessful of all the efforts that have ever heen made by that society to exhibit and promote interest in that popular flower. It was the annual exhibition of the New England Gladiolus Society. In the 22 years that Joseph Spry has been placing the tables and vases for flower shows in Horticultural hall he has never, he says, brought out so many. In fact, the show used every table and every vase and every basket in the possession of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. James Wheeler, superintendent of ex- hibitions at the hall, stated that there were 200 individual exhibitors and a number of them had thousands of their own blooms on display. An idea of the volume of exhibits may be gained when we state that S. E. Spencer, of the Brookland Gardens, had 2,000 blooms. Mr. Spencer is first vice-presi- dent of the Gladiolus Society. Other exhibitors made large contributions to the success of the show. B. Hammond Tracy, Cedar Acres, Wenham, Mass., occupied large space. For artistic garden effect and table decorations, he surpassed all other exhibitors. As an appropriate background for the gar- den, cedar trees were used and there was an ornamental entrance gate. The table decorations in the Tracy display were exquisite. There was a round center piece of Primulinus hybrid gladioli on a round table, and four stemmed bud vases of original design, the total color effect being soft shell pink and most delicate yellow, with suggestions of blue from the baby's breath and the delphinium that had been wrought delicately into the scheme. Thomas Cogger, of Melrose, Mass., had a fine exhibit, oak leaves being used for decorative effect. J. A. Kemp came all the way from Little Silver, N. J., to show some of his choice selec- tions, and many of his flowers were en- tered by other exhibitors also. H. M. Barrett came with him, their entries being mostly of their own origination. Two of the large exhibitors were A. L. Stephen, of Waban, and Dr. S. I. Moody of Brocton. Mr. Stephen, who had between 60O and 700 spikes, showed Buropa, with considerable pride in his success with it, as this white gladioli has 'almost gone out of Batten Floral & Seed Co. OKLAHOMA CITT, OKLA. take pleasure in announcing the purchase of the retail departments of THE BARTELDES SEED CO., 320 West Main Members F. T, D. and S. A. F. & O. H. ♦'SUPERIOR FLOWERS WITH PERFECT SERVICE." existence. His new j'ellow Gold, origi- nated by Decerns, of Iowa, was one .of the attractions among his entries. Dr. Moody was competing in four classes with approximately 200 varieties, in- cluding the rare Fern Kyle, and he was showing more than 1,200 spikes. One of the fair visitors, upon entering the main hall, had her attention arrested by the first table corner, because of the color effect. She said that it contained, in orderly array, all the Paris colors which are coming out this season in millinery and dress, being a gradual rise from purple to mauve. This par- ticular exhibit had been placed there by Stanley Thorpe, who showed 300 to 400 blooms, mainly of the Metzner va- rieties, but also some seedlings. In. his collection there was Kadota, Chal- lenger, and Yellow Prize. It was noticed throughout the hall that grow- ers are strong for yellow this year, and blue appeared to be increasing. Sec- retary Rich, Superintendent Wheeler, and numerous exhibitors are to be con- gratulated on the success of the exhi- tion. A. F. P. Hartford, Conn. Which is right in your opinion, the shop that keeps open Saturday after- noon or the one that keeps closed Sat- urday p. m. during July and August? The' florists in this city for the last five years have closed their stores at 1 p. m. Saturdays, but come in and do what- ever work necessary to get out funerals for Sunday. The department stores close all day Monday There are some who do not belong to the Florists' Club and stay on the job every day, and do not close at all. Which do you think are the most progressive? We will admit that in these trying times every business needs all the trade it can get. Then again, if a customer wants any- thing they will find you wherever you might be, for as a rule the ones who close their shops have found it very satisfactory for the last five years, otherwise they would not continue. Miss Gladys J. Rug-g, Simsbury. Conn., will soon be the coming florist in that busy town. .She is a hustler and you may toe certain that whatever order for flowers that is placed with her will receive prompt attention. At the Rugg greenhouses there will be found all that will or is to toe had at an up-to-date establishment. The Laminster Floral Co-, Laminster, Mass., have some fine stock of plants. The florists in this section have bought quite extensively from this firm, and say that their goods are well grown and good clean stock in every way. Joseph Filler and Mr. Hollingsworth of the firm were callers in this city re- cently. G. W. McClunie, SO Church street, one of the very few old timers, is still on the job after 50 years in business. He reports business as good. Boston ferns are going to toe plenti- ful this winter and no doubt we will get back to the old prices again and they will move quickly. Albert Lindener and wife of the Cedar Hill greenhouses are at Ocean Beach, New London, Conn., for a 10 days' vacation. A fine lot of Boston ferns, asters, etc., are seen at the E. S. Drake store. The garden seed trade was good here the past season. G. G. McC. 1921. The American Florist. 281 n:e>\?v ci^op Formosum Lilies j\. i« i« I V E> r> We offer the following prices from our first arrival of Formosum Lilies. Per Case 7 to 9's, $57.00 8 to 9's, 57.00 8 to lO's, 60.00 9 to lO's, 60.00 9 to ll's, 60.00 Prices are subject to change without notice. LILIUM GIGANTEUIV1 CROP (PRICES NOT YET FIXED) Reports from Japan indicate that the Giganteum crop will be extremely scarce. Less than four million came to America last season. This season there is a report that there will be 20% shortage, so our advice to the Florists in order to assure themselves of Lilies for this coming year, is to buy a few cases of Formosum to help make up for the shortage of Giganteum that is assured. Ready for Immediate Shipment and Future Paper White Narcissi— Grondiflora Type Paper White Grandiflora, 1250 to case, 13-15 ctms. Paper White Grandiflora, 1000 to case, 14 ctms. Write for prices. WE ALSO OFFER THE FOLLOWING: Narcissus Yellow Paper White (Grand Solell D'Or) Hyacinths, French Roman, White, 11-12 Ctm. Allium Neapolltanuro, White, per 1000 $20.00 Hyacinths, French Roman, White, 12-15 Ctm. Allium Neapolitanum, Plnlt, per 1000 20.00 Narcissus French Golden Spur Lilium Album, 9-10, 130 to case, $26.00 per case; 5 cases, $23.50. FREESIAS PURITY 1000 5000 10,000 1000 Up to % in., $ 7.50 $ 7.00 $ 6.75 General Pershing, light bronze .... $30.00 i/ tn ■;/ In !•> nn i7ftft ^^'7'\ Murray's Hybrids, rainbow mixed 22.50 Vi to 5/3 in., 12.50 12.00 11.75 viola, lavender...... 30.00 5^ toMin., 16.50 Sunset (pink shades) 25.00 CALLAS White Per 100 Vi-Vzin $12.00 M-2 In 17.00 Godfrey, blooming size 18.00 American Bulb Co. 172 North Wabash Ave., CHI'CZIGO, ILL* "WATCH us GROW 282 The American Florist. Aug. 20, Choice Long Columbia, Premier and Russell Roses have improved wonderfully for shipping purposes owing cooler weather and w^ill arrive in good condition to the Our Roses Have a National You alwaya get fresh flowers and a more even run CURRENT PRICE LIST-S„bJect to Market Change. Reputation for Quality of stock. BUSSEIiL, Per 100 Fancy Long $16.00 Medium 8.00 to 12.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 COLUMBIA Fancy Long $16.00 Medium 8.00 to 12.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 FREMFEB Fancy Long $16.00 Medium 8.00 to 12.00 Short , 4.00 to 6.00 IIOOSIEB BEAUTT Per 100 Long $12.00 Medium 6.00 to 8.00 Short 3.00 to 4.00 OPHELIA Long $10.00 Medium 6.00 to 8.00 Short 3.00 to 4.00 SUNBUEST Long $12.00 Medium . ." 8.00 to 10.00 Short 3.00 to 6.00 WHITE KILLABNEY Long $ 8.00 to $10.00 Medium 6.00 Jhort 3.00 to 4.00 ASSORTED ROSES SPECIAIi OFFERING Good fresh Rosea, our selection, In lota of 200 or more, as follows: Per 100 Good medium lengths $6.00 Good short lengths 4.00 Good, very short lengths 2.60 New Fancy Ferns, per 1,000 $2.50 Adiantum, per 100 1.50 to 2.00 SDrengeri, per 100 S.OO Galax, green, per l.OOD 2.00 Galax, bronze, per 1,000 2.00 Asparagus Sprays, per bunch. 35 to .40 for Of miscellaneous flowers now coming into market, we will procure our customers the best at lowest market prices. 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 LONG DISTANCE PHONES: OFFICE AND STORE GreenhoDses: Htosdale. lU.. a^d Gregg Station, ni. liO N. WaDaSU AVCt, CIIICAQO, ILL. Notice: — vve close at 5 o'clock week days. Closed all day Sundays Mention the American Florist xohen writina Cliicag:o. STOCK IS ARRIVING IN BETTER CONDITION. Stock Is arriving- in better condition owing to the cooler weather and there is more than enough in almost all lines to go around. Business has been quiet the past week but is improving at this writing, especially the shipping trade. Lily of the valley is in short supply and orchids are not any too plentiful. Gladioli are arriving in quantity and are obtainable in large lots at attractive prices. The gladioli from Michigan are tine this season compared to some of the local stock and command fairly good prices. Amer- ican Beauty roses continue to cleanup each day at high prices with fancy stock bringing $« per dozen. Asters are in good supply and are selling well. Carnations are seen in larger numbers and are fair considering the hot sum- mer. Roses are improving wonderfully in quality, especially Columbia, Pre- mier and Mrs. Chas. E.ussell. Crusa- der is attracting much favorable atten- tion. Milady, Montrose, Butterfly, Golden Rule. Victor, Ophelia, Sun- burst, "Ward, Phantom. Double White Killarney and Hearst are obtainable. Lilies are seen at some of the stores. Shasta daisies, feverfew, snapdragons, gypsophila, gaillardia, coreopsis, del- phinium, cornflowers and other miscel- laneous indoor and outdoor stock is included in the daily shipments. Greens are' plentiful. Quite a number of peo- ple in the trade are attending the Society of American Florists' conven- tion at Washington this week, while others are away on their vacation. The Pageant of Progress, which closed Aug- ust 14, was a great success and attract- ed scores of out-of-town visitors, in- cluding many in the trade. Specialist in roses for shipment. KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY 174 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS. 1921. The American Florist. 283 PETER REINBERG, inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph St., Long Distance Phones Central 601 and 2846 CHICAGO LARGE SUPPLY OF ROSES Russell, Columbia, Premier, Sunburst, Ophelia, Etc. Buy Direct From the Grower OTTTJ'D'CA.TT' T>1?TP<'U' T TCTn ^■iiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiriuiiii[iiiitiiiiiiiiiiii[ii)iiiiiiiiirriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii[iit[iiiiiiitiiinMniii Kj U XvfVllillj X SZMxLKjjlJ XJL!j i. Subject to chance without notice iniiiniiiitiiniiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiinrinriiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiii'£ MRS. CHAS. RUSSELI, Per 100 Specials $20.00 Select $15.00 to 18.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 5.00 to 8.00 COLUMBIA Specials $ 20.00 Select $15.00 to 18.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 5.00 to 8.00 PREMIER Specials $ 20.00 Select $15.00 to 18.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 5.00 to 8.00 SUNBURST, OI'HEIjI.V Per 100 Specials $15.00 Select 12.00 Medium $ 8.00 to 10.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 } Specials. . Select Medium. . Short ROSES. OUR SEI.ECTIOiV. Aillantum Per 100 $15. 12. 8.00 to 10, 4.00 to 6. $6 2 00 = 00 £ 00 i 00 I .00 I .00 I Aspnrnsrus. per bunch 50c to 75c Ferns, per 1,000 $4.00 Ralax, bronze and sreen; 1,000.... 2.00 Leucothoe Sprays 1.00 EXTRA SPECIAL STOCK BILLED ACCORDINGLY niiiiiriiiniititiiirinMinin[iniiiiirinnMiilinMiiiMiiiiiiiMinLlliiiMiiiiiiijti]itiii[iiiituniiiniiiiMiiiinitiiiiii]iiiniMniiiiiiii[iiiiliiniinilllMlllllliniinilllllknlliliiillllillllllllllllllll»lllllllilliltlltiiiimilllllllllllllllll)llilllEri^ PAUL R. KLINGSPORN, Manager. 31 WHOLESALE - GD5WEDS s/"C(JT fL?W"EDS'A-^ PLANTS 182 North Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone, Central 282 CHICAGO NOTES. Mrs. Theo. Callos and Mrs. Andrew Chronis are expected home this week from- a visit with their folks at Schauno, Wis. The two are sisters of Chris. Pedersen, the well-known East Randolph street florist. A. D. Vaughan & Co. are enjoying a good shipping trade. and have no com- plaint to make in regard to dull times. Gladioli and asters are in good supply at this house and are cleaning up nicely each day. The John Kruchten Co. is the name that adorns the new Eieo de'livery truck parked in the rear of the Atlas building. It probably carries the larg- est, "Say It With Flowers" slogan in. the city. Allie Zech, of Zech & Mann, is the proud owner of a new Patterson, which will be used on his auto trip through iWisconsin next week when Mrs. Zech and he will start on their vacation. Kennicott Bros. Co. is having such a heavy call for American Beauty roses that the shipments are disposed of al- most as soon as they reach the store. Harry Smyth, of tlie Ernst Wienhoe- ber Co., is again attending to his duties after a pleasant vacation, part of which was spent at Antioch. A. T. Pyfer is doing double duty at A. T. Pyfer & Co.'s store during the absence of Miss Nettie Parker, who is vacationing in Michigan. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation is having a good call for gladioli, which it is handling in quan- tity this season. Frank J. Stuppy, of the Stuppy Flo- ral Co.. St. Joseph, Mo., left for home August 1.5. after an en.ioyable visit at Duluth, Minn. Golden Yellow Sweet Peas McClenahan's Yellow Flower Dye Send for sufflcieiit to make one quart. Price, $1.00, prepaid. McCLEN/VHAN'S GREENHOUSES 40tli and Phillips St s., Oklahoma City, Ok la . John P. Risch, of the Weiland-Risch Co., is again attending to his duties, after enjoying a well-deserved vacation, Bassett & Washburn are expecting C. L. Washburn and wife liome from California some time next week. William White House Kotsonis and wife returned last week from a pleas- ant vacation in Michigan. Nic Dahm, Jr., of Niles Centre .ioined the ranl^s of the benedicts in June. 284 The American Florist. Aug. 20^ QUALITY CUT FLOWERS Roses, Asters, Gladioli, Valley and all other miscellaneous seasonable stock including a complete line of Greens. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOIiSESAliE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers of Quality Cut Flowers 30 East Randolph Street, L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 CHICAGO The larger part of the local conven- tion delegation left Sunday to attend various preliminary meetings. On the Monday morning, B. & O. train were Mrs. George Asmus, Miss M. C. Gunter- berg, G. Garreau and wife, Jersey City, N. J.; C. C. Pollworth, Milwaukee, Wis., and Michael Barker. Some of the other local people attending the convention are : J. C Vaughan and wife, Joseph Foerster and wife, P. J. Foley, wife and daughter Margaret, Peter Olsem and wife, George Lepper, Joseph Ko- hout and wife, Allan Humason, Fred Lautenschlager, F. Kilner, I. Rosno- sky, Paul Klingsporn and wife, Hilmer V. Swenson, Frank Suttle, Chas. Mc- Cauley and wife, George Weiland and wife. Otto Kastle, John Michal. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is cutting a fine supply of roses, especially Premier, which is arriving in splendid condition. Asters and gladioli are coming in quantity at this establishment. Wietor Bros, are cutting exception- ally fine Premier roses, which are sold almost as fast as they reach the store. They did unusually well with this va- riety last season. Peter Reinberg, Inc., reports busi- ness as satisfactory since the firm changed hands, and will make a stronger bid than ever for trade the coming season. The J. A. Budlong Co. is supplying its customers with choice roses prac- tically in all the varieties grown for this market. B. C. Pruner, representing Poehl- mann Bros. Co., is back from a south- western business trip with a book full of orders. Max George, of the Zech & Mann force, is back on the job after enjoying a two weeks' vacation at Bass Lake, Mich. D. L. Harris, of the Pulverized Ma- nure Co., and family are vacationing in Kansas. B!iaiBimimirairaiaiHIBIi3IEIBIBIBIBIi3IBIBIBIBiBIBIBIi3li3IBiaii3IBIiaiBIE3li3l!ai!aiEaiBI!ai[3iaiBIEIi3IEgiBIEili3iraiiaiE FANCY CUT FERNS Especially picked for our select trade, guaranteed best quality. Price till further notice — Per 1000, $3.00. Qalax Leaves Choice Galax, fresh stock. Price, per 1000 $1.75 Complete list of many other items free. One Floral Art Album given free with any order of $25.00 or more. Geo. H. Angermueller Go. Wholesale Florists 1324 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. ifaiBBfaiBlBIBiBIEilBIQiBeiSIBIBIBIQIBBeiQISIBIQIBIBIQiHIQIQISISISIBIBIalEilEilBlQIBiaiBIBIfaBiaiBISIBelE 1 B',ESTll'l,NJ:TlHE,y,WOR,ilp,; JOHN C.Meyer Thread Co' YOU GET ALL THREAD WHEN YOU BUY Meyer's Silkaline Weigh up our threads and then weigh up the other parties that you are buying from and you will notice that our threads run Xull two ouncse of thread to the spool. 1921. The American Florist. 285 Asters— Gladioli Large supply of choice stock. Order what you need in these two items from us. ROSES Premier, Columbia, Russell, Sunburst, Ophelia, Ward, Hearst, Montrose and all the Other Varieties Grown for this Market. Lilies, Valley, Orchids, Carnations, Cornflowers, Calendulas and all other Indoor and Outdoor Seasonable Stock. Complete Line of Greens. 5 If i3?j«<;i)^n ^ To ^- r-^ ''^1,^^—J0 TslOX I NIC. <^^^f^ phones: CENTRAt 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-734 -CENTRAL 257Z 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago Mrs. M. Pintozzl, wife of the Van Buren florist, is spending a month at Newayg-o, Mich. Visitors : Eli Cross, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Wm. Feniger, Toledo, O.; J. S. Wilson, Des Moines, la.; Julius Dill- lioff, representing Wertheimer Bros., New York; Charles J. Reeve, superin- tendent Nunnally Co.'s Greenhouses Atlanta, Ga.; Michael Bloy and wife, Detroit, Mich.; Frank X. Stuppy, St. Joseph, Mo.; — Tierney, Davenport, la; C. C. Pollworth, Milwaukee, Wis. Chicago's Pagfeant of Progfress. The Pageant closed Sunday, August 14, and is looked upon by all the local people as an- unprecedented success. Its effects upon general business con- ditions cannot be determined for sev- eral weeks, but it promises to be ■ remarkable. Wm. A. Hansen will render a com- plete report of the activities of the florists' division in the near future, and Wm. J. Smyth, treasurer, will give a financial report. The last few days of the exposition drew greater numbers to the flower show than did the first ones The nov- elties displayed accounts for this to some extent, but the frequent mention of the activities in this section made in the newspapers also attracted many. WED., AUGUST 10 BIRTHDAY PAETT. Birthday gifts. — Schiller, 1st; H. Wittbold & Son, .2nd; A. Lange, honor- able mention. Baby arrival gifts. — A. Lange, 1st; Schiller, 2nd; H. Wittbold & Son, 3rd. "5Volf's Flower Shop, Albert Hall and Wm. J. Smyth received honorable mention. Thursday and Friday were open to amateur growers and no co-operation was shown by them, so the competi- £.< iir iiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiriiimiiiiiii i iniiu[iuiiiiriiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiii(iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiMi|iiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliinimiiiiiiinii]iriiiiiiirinililuuii^ 1 -^ '^—^^= 1^ " '\T = i ^jgropsi , Drive lour ^^^^^z^iffTfimfy^S^" •Jiw g all ^-■^ -^ 7 w - ' Home = THE NEW WRAPPING PAPER 1 Made especially for Florists i WATERMARKED "ScwUtoith-noi^ei^ [ —<& c/ 1 Carries your dynamic slogan right into the homes of your trade and adds just the proper touch to your service 1 Orchard Paper Company 758 Spruce Street SAINT LOUIS 1 1 i 1 j : ■ : tion was eliminated. The season did not warrant or allow anyone to meet the requirements of the contest. SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 — DESIGN DAY. Profile of any famous man. — A. Lange, first, with relief profile of George Washington; O. A. Tonner, sec- ond, with Abraham Lincoln; H. Witt- bold & Son, with bust of Abraham Lincoln. Design depicting Chicago or any of its improvements. — ^A. Lange, first, with "I Will" spirit; Simpson's Flower Shop, second, with a huge and accurate re- production of Chicago's double-decked Michigan avenue bridge; H. Wittbold & Son, third, with 'Hail, Chicago," written to music and sung in a thou- sand different keys at the Pier every day, was put to the tune of flowers. SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 OLD THIERS' DAY. Baskets of 40 years ago. — A. Lange. 1st; Albert Hall, 2nd; H. Wittbold & Son, 3rd. 286 The American Florist. Aug. 20, YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF CLT 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. Detroit, Mich. PLOBISTS' CLUB MEETING. A meeting- of the Florists' Club was held August 10 at Rockwood, Mich., on the grounds of the Breitmeyer Nursery Co. at that place, which is 2i miles south of this city on the Lincoln high- way, leading to Toledo. A picnic was held in connection with the club meeting and a big turn out of the members and their families made the day a memorable one. The annual election of the officers of the club was the chief feature of the meeting and resulted as follows : Herman Knope, president; Robt. M. Plumb, vice-presi- dent; Peter Reuss, secretary, and A. Sylvester, treasurer. When the mem- bers assembled, Philip Breitmeyer ex- tended an address of welcome and asked all to put forth their best efforts the coming season in advancing the club's interests. He i-eferred to the new enterprise of which he is president, the Breitmeyer Nursery Co., and predicted great success for it. Rev. Li. Brenner, pastor of the church attended by President-Elect Herman Knope, was present and made an ad- dress in which he praised the great work done by florists in carrying, by their product, so much joy to untold ntimbers and urged the greater and still more general use of the slogan "Say it With Flowers." Rev. B. Col- lins also spoke along simitar lines. Philip Foley, Chicag-o, gave an interest- ing talk and encouraged all to continue the good work of the local organiza- tion. Herman Knope, the newly elected president, outlined briefly the future work of the club, and asked everyone for his loyal support. J. F. Sullivan briefly reviewed the history of the club and its former activities and asked all to rally to the support of the new of- ficers that its field of usefulness may be continued. At the conclusion of the club meeting, the games scheduled were enjoyed. A ball game between the Michigan Cut Flower Exchange force and those of the Detroit McCallum Co., resulted in the former as victors in a score of 17 to 8. A tug of war be- t"nreen the married and single men re- sulted in a victory for the former. Sal Roseman won a knife in the boy's race of 12 years and under. Vama Jantz won a box of candy on the girl's race of 12 years and under. In the race of Sirls 12 to 16 years, Blviera Sylvester carried off the prize. Then followed the Inspection of the nursery now in its third year of progress. Frank A. Wright, son-in-law of Philip Breit- meyer, is now the general manager of "this extensive place, with its 120 acres of five distinctive varieties of soil, adaptable to the different stock grown here, which includes large blocks of evergreens, elms, maple and other ornamental trees. Five hundred thousand privet cuttings are now be- ing planted in the frames, and both soft and hardwood cuttings of thous- ands of shrubs of the different popular varieties. Much of the grounds adjoin- ing the highway is planted with peren- nial and annual flowering plants, 70,000 gladioli being now in full bloom, and they include 120 of the most valuable varieties obtainable. A spacious resi- dence is being built for Philip Breit- meyer on the grounds, and here his family will permanently reside. Cot- tages for much of the help are also being erected. In the near future, large greenhouses will be built, which will be devoted to the greatest perfection of a nursery and landscape enterprise which the company expects to main- tain. An irrigating system is in- stalled, covering many acres, where the young' stock is first planted, the water coming- from a I'iver that sTiirts the premises. Most of the visitors came to the picnic and club meeting by auto and the day was favored with good weather and all the conditions to make the affair the great success it was. It developed at the session that many of the local Society of American Florists' members will go to the Washington meeting by auto. Out-of-town visitors attending included Phil. Foley, wife and daughter, Chi- cago; J. L. Schillar and Harry Heinl, Toledo, O.; Joe Marks, Chicago; Otto Kron and wife, Monroe, Mich.; Mr. Wells, Ann Arbor, Mich. Herman Knope has rented the green- house of Mr. Bloy, on Van Dyke ave- nue, and will take possession Septem- ber 1. This place was for the past five years conducted by Geo. Doernling'. whose tenancy expired July 1 . All the houses are now being repainted and put into flrst-class condition for the new proprietor, who has the best wishes of the trade for his success. J. F. S. St. Louis, Mo. TRADE AT A STANDSTILL. The market has been very slow the past week, as most all commercial firms suffered a slump recently. There is a glut of gladioli, which are obtainable at a low figure, the quality being good. Tuberoses are also flooding the i-narket and are bringing five cents per head. These are of very good quality. Roses are more plentiful than they were last week. A good grade of blooms may be had in Columbia, Premier, Mrs. Chas. Russell, Ophelia, Killarney and a few Milady. These are all shipped, however, from Pana, 111., to this city. Carnations are about finished. A few* are to be had, but these are of a very poor grade and only in pinks. Some Lilium formosum were seen last week, but the supplj' was limited and these were used in funeral design work. Lily of the valley is scarce, but the call is very slight. Delphiniums are arriving in small lots. Blue is about the only color obtainable at present. Snap- dragons are scarce and only small blooms are to be had at this time. Asters are coming in in large quanti- ties and are of a good grade, in shades of purple, pink and white, bringing good prices. Orchids are scarce, but there is little call at this time. Gypso- JLonA' Distance Pliones Central 32S3 Central 32S4 Our Offerings Include : LILIES Absolutely the finest supply of Cut Lilies in this market. ROSES C0LUM3IA RUSSELL White Killarney Butterfly Crusader Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Ward Ophelia Premier MISCELLANEOUS Valley Cattleyas ASTERS Calendulas Cornflowers Gladioli GREENS Plumosus Sprengeri Bronze and Green Galax Ferns Adiantum Smilax Mexican Ivy Boxwood 1921. The American Florist. 287 WHY STOP BUSINESS In Summer and Let Your Trade Go Elsewhere? We can furnish you with good Summer Roses and other Seasonable Stock with which you can retain your trade. KEEP YOUR BUSINESS GOING— it is easier to keep a business going steadily than it is to build it up again in the fall. Russell, Columbia, Premier, Milady, Hearst, Ophelia, Sunburst, Butterfly, Double White Killarney, Crusader. _ 'Now that Sweet Peas are about done for the season use Nesbit Roses they more than serve their purpose. If you are in want of a good White Rose for summer use our Double White Killarney the only good white rose obtainable in this market. GLADIOLI "'U'rCIS "' Al Qualify Exceptionally good for so late in the season. Carnations, Valley, Larkspur, Daisies, Gypsophila, Gladioli, Lilies, Delphiniums and all other seasonable Cut Flowers. Ferns, Adiantum, Mexican Ivy, Plumosus, Sprengeri. If you want good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best located Wholesale Cut Flower House. J. A. Budlong Co. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., L°K.. CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty i^^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. We are in daily touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can reply upon orders sent us receiving such benefits AVE ABE CSLOSED ALL DAY SUNDAY. Prices As Low As Others. phila is to be had in large quantities. Helianthus blooms are seen on the mar- ket and are taking the place of calen- dulas. Zinnias are also on the market. A few ■water lily blooms are to be had, of excellent quality, but it is im- possible to keep them any length of time as cut tiowers. Greens are plen- tiful; Asparaus plumosa and sprengeri are holding their own, as there is a good supply coming up from the south. Dracaenas are bringing a good price as well as ferns and begonias. Statice, cat tails, straw flowers and galax are plentiful. NOTES. Grimm & Gorly report that business was Blow last week, a very small num- ber of funeral designs having been called for. Vincent Gorly has returned after a vacation in South Haven, Mich. Frank Gorly is in Washington to at- tend the florists' convention. Mr. Klarger of this firm spent five days last week at Glencoe, Mo., on the Mis- souri river. Mullanphy, Florists, Inc.. had a good display of baskets in their windows. One contained roses, delphiniums, as- ters, gypsophila and the others were tuberoses and gladioli. Both were very attractive. A fine collection of fancy leafed caladiums and ferns are seen at the Miss M. S. Newman store. Fred C. Webef is doing a good busi- ness and displays an excellent collec- tion of cibotium ferns. Mrs. Theresa Badaracco had a good window display of zinnias, ferns and artificial flowers. M. Kuehner, of H. G. Berning, is representing his firm at the Washing- ton convention. /nnn^ Mention the American Florist when writing The Ayers Floral Co. has a good supply of water lilies, dracaenas and roses. Theo Miller, of Delmar boulevard, has a display of ferns and dracaenas. Good greens are being sold by C. Young, Olive street. J. K. M. 288 The American Florist. Aug. 20, The £• F, WInterson Co. Long Distance Telephone, Central 6004 166 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IIL FRNE A rOMPANY 30 E. Randolph Street -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. ^Ixe O^^e? Grxxoitt: Oo«9 Inc. Preservers of Natural Foliages LA PORTE, IND« Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets, Florists' Supplies and Decorative Novelties. Columlsus, 0. ROSES THE BEST SELLERS. AVith the vacation period in fviU swing- and tlie usual dullness of the j'ear, business has been exceptionally ciuiet. One of tlie developments is the lact that while the number of orders is holding up with the records of pre- vious years, still the volume In dollars and cents is not as large, as orders are generally smaller. This is attrib- iited largely to the unsettled Indus- ■ trial conditions. Funeral work has been rather active and this has aided in maintaining some volume. Corsages are not in good demand and plants are not selling to any extent, but a good season is anticipated later in the fall. Roses are selling fairly well and stocks are of excellent quality. Prices range from .?4 to $S per dozen. Gladioli, garden flowers, such as zinnias, Easter lilies, asters and mai-igolds have a fair demand. NOTES. Despite the vacation period, the T. J. Ludwig Co. 82 North High street, has been doing a good business in cut flowers. This concern reports consid- erable funeral work and also some spe- cial social functions, which have been stimulating trade. Prices, according to Mr. Ludwig, are holding quite firm at former levels. The opening of Ohio State univer- sity shortly after September 1, is ex- pected to stimulate the sale of flow- ers and plants as there are fully .3,000 co-eds in the institution. Social func- tions start almost iminediately after matriculation, and florists report a good trade from that source. The Art Floral Co.. East Gay street, had an attractive window in the form of a miniature lake, filled with pond lilies and amall ob,iects representing ducks, geese and swans. Water flowed in the pool constantly and many passersby stopped to get a closer view of the window. J. W. I. Prepared Magnolia Bronze, Violet, Green, Red. Prepared Oak Sprays Prepared Beech Sprays Dyed Green Sheet Moss Fancy and Dagger Ferns Southern Wild Smilax Write or wire The Decorative Greens Go. KINSTON, P. 1921. The American Florist. 289 John Kruchten Co « 30 East Randolph Street, ( Not Incorporated ) WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. WabasM Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. WfiimND-RiscnCbt FLOWER GROWERS TELEPHONE .Ci| UUfADACU AUC CHICAGO CENT1WL8T9 134 N.lfAiMMI AY t. i L L I N O I S Milwaukee, Wis QUALITY OF STOCK IMPROVING. The cooler weather and rains lias brought great relief to all growers of outdoor crops. While the daily re- ceipts in cut tlowers has not greatly increased, still after the good soaking' rain of August 10-11, the quality has improved wonderfully. Roses are ar- riving in much better condition, and the demand for them is on the up- grade. Good gladioli, asters and delphi- niums are quickly moved and green goods are plentiful. FLORISTS' CLUB JIEETING. "With ideal weather, a good attend- ance &,nd very interesting entertainers, the second outdoor meeting of the Flo- rists' Club was again held on the beau- tiful premises of Hugo Locker & Sons, in Wauwatosa, Augiist 11. The prin- cipal topic taken up was the horticul- tural exhibit at the coming' state fair. The committee of our club who has handled this project so successully in the past years, complained that the re- tail craft was very indifferent and would not co-operate, in order that it Avould be a complete success. It is a great opportunity for a lot of free pub- licity on their part and, secondly, helps get the desired results. The committee in charge hopes that all members will put their shoulder to the wheel this year and make the best display ever. C. B. Whitnall, only honorarj' mem- ber of the club, gave a brief outline of the proposed municipal parkway which would skirt the present city limits, ■connecting all the residential areas, all our parks, present and future, and at the same time afford the most beau- tiful for plotting on naturalistic lines. If possible, this project is to be the city's memorial for the partici- pants in the world war. A male quar- tette filled in the time after the meet- fng' adjourned and provided plenty of snappy entertainments. The Locker family looked after the inner man in their usual fine style. NOTES. From reports there will not be "V'ery many field grown carnation plants for sale from this vicinity, due to unfavor- able growing conditions. Most plants are undersized, consequently doubling up will leave little surpUis. Chas. Menger, .536 27th street, is tak- ing down his old greenhouses and will replace same with strictly up to date ones, concrete being used wherever per- missible. E. C. AMLING CO. I The Largest. Best Equipped, | I Most Centrally Located | I VVIIOLESnLC I I CUT FLOWER HOUSE I I IN CHICAGO I I 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO | S L. D. Phones: CENTRAL I }g!j!^ g liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe JIomrM&rKeU Chicago CURRENT PRICE LIST Dozen Roses, Beauty $ 3.00 to $ 6.00 Per 100 Mrs. Chas. Russell 4.00 to 35.00 Butterfly 4.00 to 30.00 Columbia 4.00 to 30.00 Dunlop 4.00 to 30.00 " Premier 4.00 to 30.00 Hoosier Beauty... 4.00 to 30.00 Killarney Brilliant 4.00 to 30.00 "White Killarney.. 4.00 to 30.00 Mrs, Geo. Shawyer 4.00 to 30.00 Milady 4.00 to 30.00 Mrs. Aaron "Ward. 4.00 to 20.00 Sunburst 4.00 to 20.00 Ophelia 4.00 to 20.00 Dble. "W. Killarney 4.00 to 20.00 Cecile Brunner . . . 4.00 Our Selection ... B.OO Calendulas 2.00 to 4.00 Daisies 2.00 to 3.00 Cattleyas, per doz 24.00 Gladioli 6.00 to IB. 00 Valley 8.00 Carnations 2.00 to 4.00 Asters 4.00 to 8.00 Lilies, per 100 15.00 to 20.00 Adiantum 1.50 to 2.00 Ferns per 1,000 3.00 Galax per 1,000 2.00 Leucothoe 1.00 Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 35c to 50c per bunch Mexican Ivy 1.00 Boxwood, 35c per lb., case . 9.00 Huckleberry - . 7.50 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist when writing "Wm. C. Manke & Co.'s greenhouses, in North Milwaukee, have been given a coat of white paint on the outside. E. O. THE CHRVSANTBEMUM MANDAL By Elmer D. Smith FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Ordei American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing A. L Randall Co., ,auamtS^ Wabasb Ave., and Lake Sl ^HmSl r^Pnr CHICAGO, ILL. ^MtSS^ Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist ivhen writing George Reinberg WHOLESALE FLORISTS Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Columbia, Russell, Milady. White Killarney and Kil- larney Brilliant Rosea. All orders given prompt attention. Try ua. 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing iuimuniuiiiDuiuuiiiiiiuiiiuimiiiinr^ iRaedleio Basket Co. I i 713 Milwaukee Avemie I CHICAGO, - - ILLINOIS | I Write for Catalog and Prices. i c = ^iiillimiiiiiimiiillliniiuiittiiiiiimimimiiiiliimiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiuiiuuiminii.- Mention the American Florist lohen writing 290 The American Florist, Aug. 20, bniuniiiiniiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiimimmniniiiiiimiiniiiiiiiiiiiiunmimmi mm tt^ \ As Far as the Quality I Is Concerned | The market is in better condition. I We have a larger supply | and a greater assortment of I GLADIOLUS I We have every variety that is suitable | for cut flower purposes. | The cut of I ASTERS is increasing, and there is also | an improvement in the quality. I There is a great improvement i in the qualitj' of our | Russell and Columbia Roses I In Russell we furnish you with the | I best coming to Philadelphia. If you | I are in need of good Pink Roses, we | are in a position to supply you. I The Leo Niessen Co. | 1201 Race Street [ PHILADELPHIA, - PA. | Branches: Baltimore, Washington. I iiiiiiinriiniiitriiiriiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiimiiuiiiuiniiiiniiD^ Philadelphia. BUSINESS approa:ching noemal. The past week's trade shows busi- ness to have been about the average for the season. The weather has warmed up again, although the nights are fairly cool, which is a great help to the stock both inside and out. New- crop roses are showing considerable improvement, there being Columbia up to 24-inch stems and butterfly 15 to IS inches. There is also considerable short stock from the same plantings, very nice clean flowers, most of which however goes to the street men at from $5 to .flO per thousand. Mrs. Chas. Russell is much improved. These three are the leading varieties with Ophelia and Wliite Killarney in second place. Asters, gladiolus and larkspur are the quantity stock from outside. Asters do not seem quite up to the mark, although some greenhouse stock brings as high as eig'ht to 10 cents, being in demand at these figures. High grade gladioli are sold on sight at top prices, with a good demand for the medium grades. Larkspur is also taken freely as it works so nicely in spray combinations. Easter lilies are about equal to the demand at last week's prices. Lily of the valley cleans up well at good figures while cattleyas are scarce and of a quality that seems below the prices asked. Golden glow and hydrangea are a great help to the decorator who has use for them as prices are low. Fine tasselled ferns of the Boston types, cut fronds, are handled by sevei-al of the houses who seem to find a good demand for them. There is quantities of asparagus. BASB^BALL. The different sections of the business that maintain clubs, have found in baseball a great source of amusement and recreation. I>aylight saving has made these various -games possible, the CHOICE ROSES, All Grades. CARNATIONS, EASTER LILIES and All Seasonable Flowers. This is tlio exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots. 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. VlioMeJIoYerM^KeU Boston, Aug. 17. Per 100 Roses. American Beauty... C.00®100.00 Russell 4.00@ 16.00 Dunlop 4.00(f8 16.00 Pilgrim 4.00® 16.00 Crusader 4.00@ 16.00 Wliite Killarney .. 6.00® 20.00 AVard 4.00® 12.00 Maryland 4.00® 10.00 Hoosler Beauty .... 4.00(iS IC.OO Columbia 4.00® 12.00 Hadlev 4.00® 16.00 Ophelia 4.00® 16.00 Premier 4.00® 16.00 Adiantum 1.50® 2.00 Asters 3.00® 4.00 -Asparagus bchs., per bch.. .50® 1.00 Asparagus Strings, doz. . . 12.00 B. Buttons 1.00® 2.00 Cattleyas. per doz 18.00 Delphinium 1-50 Lily of the Valley 12.00 I,ongiflorum Lilies 25.00® 30.00 Smiiax. per doz 6.00 Sweet Peas 1.50® 2.00 Gladioli 2.00® 4.00 Swansonia, per bcli 60® .75 Sweet Sultan 3.00® 4.00 Bouvardia, bch 1.50® 2.00 Coreopsis 1.00® l.BO Buffalo, Aug. 17. Per 100 Roses, American Beauty — Special 30.00® 40.00 Fancy 25.00® 40.00 Extra 16.00® 20.00 Ist S.OO® 10.00 2nd 3.00® 10.00 White Killarney ... 3.00® 10.00 Dbl. Wht, Killarney 3.00® 10.00 " • Richmond 3.00® 10.00 Maryland 3.00® 10.00 Sunburst 3.00® 10.00 Columbia 3.00® 20.00 Ophelia 6.00® 16.00 Russell 6.00® 15.00 Premier 5.00® 20.00 Cecile Brunner 2.00® 3.00 Asters 2.00® 3.00 Calendulas 2.00® 3.00 Calla Lilies 8.00® 20.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Easter Lilies 12.00® 20.00 Mignonette 2.00® 3.00 Rubrum Lilies G.OO® 8.00 Snapdragons 2.00® 4.00 Sweet Peas 400 1.00 Gladioli 4.00® 6.00 extra hour gained, together with the early summer closing periods, giving ample time to finish all games where the umpire is allowed to have control. The Independents appear to be holding their own nicely. A week ago they won from the Bickleys in a well-played game, score 6 to 4. On August 10 they covered themselves with glory by de- feating the strong Niessen team with the close score of 12 to 13. The match was played on the Belmont plateau in Fairmount Park. There was plenty of good fielding on both sides, each club had its enthusiastic rooters and there was lots of fun for everybody. The Independents are to play Rice this week, while Niessen. Craig and Pen- nock all have scheduled games. NOTES. It looks as if Mole street is to be- come the cut flower center of the city. Chas. E. Meehan, who bought proper- ties No. 4 and 6. is altering them at an expense of $20,000. The ground surface is 30 feet front by .")0 deep. There will be two store fronts, en- trances on a level with the street, and good, deep basements. Mr. Meehan will occupy one with his wholesale busi- ness. This will be fitted with every modern appliance, including a modern refrigerating plant. The other store and floors will be for rent. The Phila- delphia Wholesale Florist's Exchange Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Berger Bros. The Choice of the Market in EASTER LILIES, ROSES and All Popular Flowers. Exceptional Service. 1609 Sanson) St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Ci.xcixxATi, Aug. 17. Per lOO Hoses, Premier 4.00® 10.00 Russell 4.00® 10.00 Columbia 4.00® 10.00 Butterfly 4.00® 10.00 AVhite Killarnev ... 4.00® 10.00 Pink Killarney .... 4.00® 10.00 Sunburst 4.00® 10.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 4.00® 10.00 Ophelia 4.00® 10.00 Baby Doli 3.00® 4.00 Easter Lilies 15.00® 20.00 Ferns, per 1,000 4.00 Galax, per 1.000 , 1.60 Plumosus (south) per bch. . .25 Smiiax, per string 15® .25 Valley 8.00 Rubrum 4.00® 8.00 Gladioli 4.00® 6.00 Leucothoe 5.00 has just purchased No. 10, next door to "Wm. Baker's which they intend altering to suit the requirements of their business. This with the Jos. Heacock Co. at No. 9, and Martin Gan- non in No. 2, will make five wholesale houses in this central block. Mr. Gan- non has been busy repairing and paint- ing and his shop now presents a prac- tical business look in which he says he stands ready for anything that comes along. Although there has not apparently been much enthusiasm hereabouts re- garding the convention, quite a number are making up their minds to go. Ed- ward Reid is to have Mark Mills and wife and Wm. K. H. Harris as pas- sengers in his Caddilac with himself and Mrs Reid. Edward Reid was asked if he could sell more outside summer flowers and said. "Yes. we have a market for both inside and outside flowers and don't get an}' too many that grade up. They must show quality, however, or they will not move, except at buyers' prices." Robert Bragg, chief of the Reid force, has returned from a two weeks' vaca- tion with his family at Beach Haven. Miss Beck, the office chief, is also spending- her vacation by the sea. New crop, American Beauties, Co- lumbias and improved Mrs. Chas. Rus- sell are the rose features of the Leo .Niessen Co. Good asters and gladioli are also quantity stocks. 1921. The American Florist. 291 nOlTON S nVNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens CUT FLOWERS PLANTS, BULBS FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE, - WIS. Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OP MERIT Staple Baskets and Seasonable Novelties in Quantity JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1311 N. 2nd St., Phila., Pa. Pittsburgh Gut Flower Go. WHOLE3SALE FXORISTS Growers of Quality Flowers 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. Mention the American Florist when writing Easter lilies in quantity, gladiolus and asters are leaders with the Berger Brothers. Stewart Miller says there is a very good summer business. Walter Davis is back from a two weeks' vacation looking fit to start in on the campaign of the coming season. Jos. Goetter of Lansdowne will also motor down to Washington and several other parties will use their cars. Eugene Bernheiraer with his family motored to Atlantic City, N. J., for the week end. K. Boston, Mass. SITMMEB DULLNESS CONTINUES. Business the present week made a good start but after two steady days got back into the old summer rut again. Stock cleaned up well and brought good summer prices at the opening. Gladioli and asters are the principal items coming in. Roses, while not at all plentiful, are forced down in price owing to the over supply of gladioli and asters. There was a very sharp demand for Easter lilies this week, which was the onlv bright spot on the market. NOTES. At the gladiolus exhibition of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, held at Horticultural hall, August 13-14, Mrs. C. G. Weld won first prize for six plants of tuberous rooted begonias, and A. L.. Stephens first for a vase of 25 spikes of gladioli, white, one va- riety. C. W. Brown won the Chas. F. Fairbanks' special prize for the best seedling variety of gladioli, one spike, predominating color, lavender or blue. The Massachusetts Nurserymens' Association held an outing at Holliston August 2. Prom there they went to Little Tree Farm, Framingham, and thence to the Framingham Nurseries, where lunch was served. There were about .50 members present. Mrs. Caroline Casey, wife of Neil Casej', died suddenly at her home, Au- ,^\iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiijiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiuiiiiiiiipiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiuaiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ I GUST. RUSCH & CO. I ll%| WHOLESALE FLORISTS Jobbers in Florists' Supplies Headquarters of the Cudahy Roses m Pbone Main 124S. P. O. Box 506 — 444-446 Milwaukee street MILWAUKEE, WIS. I %iiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiniiiiiu^ Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe JIoYcrMw-KelsJ Pittsburgh, Aug. 17. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, spl., per doz. 6.00 " fey., per doz. 5.00 " ex.. per doz. 4.00 '* " No. 1, per doz. 1.50 KiUarney 4.00® 12.00 Maryland 4.00® 12.0a Sunburst 4.00® 12.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 4.00® 12.00 Russell 6.00 20.00 Columbia 6.00® 15.00 Ophelia 6.00® 12.00 Hilda 4.00® 12.00 Premier 6.00® 16.00 Madam Butterfly .. 4,00® 12.00 Asters 4.00@ 6.00 Carnations 2.00® 3.00 Laddie 10.00 Easter Lilies 25.00 Ferns, per 1,000 3.00 G'alax, per 1,000 2.00 Plumosus, per bunch .50 Sprengeri, per bunch .60 . Sweet Peas 1.00® 1.60 Smilax, per doz. strings... 1.50 Valley 6.00® 8.00 Delphinium 4.00® 6.00 Cornflowers 2.00 Coreopsis 2.00 Gaillardia 3.00 Gladioli 6.00® 8.00 Philadelphia, Aug. 17. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special ....30.00® 50.00 fancy 10.00® 20.00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 5.00® 15.00 Killarney 2.00® 3.00 Hadley 10.00® 20.00 Sunburst 2.00@ 6.00 "Wards 2.00® 3.00 Ophelia 2.00® 8.00 Columbia 3.00® 15.00 Premier 6.00® 16.00 Adiantum '. 1.50® 2.00 Asparagus, bunches .60 Asparagus, strings .75® 1.00 Asters 1.00@ 6.00 Calendulas 1.50® 3.00 Carnations 2.00® 3.00 Cattleyas 1.00® 1.50 Easter Lilies 20.00® 25.00 Lily of the Valley 6.00® 8.00 Smilax .35 Snapdragons, per doz 75® 1.60 Larkspur, per doz 1.00® 160 Gladioli 4.00® 6.00 gust 1. She was buried August 4, at Melrose. There was quite an elaborate display of flowers at the funeral. J. M. Cohen, of The Co-operative Market, has returned from an auto trip through Quebec. E. F. Sullivan left the city, August 13. for a two weeks' vsication. E. F. S ^iiiiuniiiiiii[iiiniiniininitiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiii[iiiitiiiiiu THE McCALLUM CO. I I Manufacturers — Importers = I FLORISTS' SUPPLIES I [Headquarters: PITTSBURGH, PA. | 'jiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiini^ 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, Aug. 17. Per 100 Roses, Premier 3.00® 10.00 White Killarney ... 2.00® 6.00 Columbia 3.00® 10.00 Ophelia 20.00® 8.00 Killarney 2.00® 4.00 Russell 3.00® 12.50 Ward 2.00® 4.00 Sunburst 2.00® 8.00 Ferns, per 1.000 2.50® 3.00 Valley 6.00 Galax, green, per 1,000.... 1.75 bronze, per 1.000. 1.75 Glailioli 3.00® 6.00 Larkspur 50® 1.00 Delphinium 50® 1.00 Phlox 50® .75 Milwaukee, Aug. 17. Per 100 Roses, Kill'n'y, W. Kill'n'y 4.00® 12.00 Premier 6.00® 20.00 Ophelia 4.00® 12.00 Columbia 6.00® 20.00 Ward 4.00® 12.00 Hoosier Beauty 4.00® 16.00 .\sters 2.00® 4.00 Gypsophila, per bunch 36@ .50 Larkspur, per bunch 35® .50 Fancy Perns, per 1,000 2.50 Asparagus, per bunch 50® .75 Daisies 1.00® 1.60 Statice. per bch .50 Snapdrag-ons 3.00® 4.00 Gladioli, per dozen 50® .75 Lilies, per doz 2.60® 3.00 Rubrums 6.00® 8.00 292 The American Florist. AUir 2a, New York. THADE GRADUALLY IMPROVING. We are having normal summer bvisi- ness and comfortable weather. The heateil term seems to have passed on with July and it may be hoped that it is gone for good. Recent heavy rains revived the outdoor stock and great quantities of gladioli are now on the market, but the movement is slow. The late asters are now arriving in fair quantity and quality and are in demand for funeral work. The rose situation is much better that it was in July. The moderate supply that arrives cleans up fairly well and prices, considering the inferior quality and the season, are as good and even better than might be expected. There is al- ways some demand for the Scott Key roses, but the prices at which they are held does not popularize them in the smaller retail stores, that at this time of year are doing more business than stores that cater to the wealthy class. Columbia continues to be the most popular offering, the greater demand being for the shorter grades, which is just as well as the supply of fancies and specials is limited. There are now; indications that Premier will soon be in the market in fairly good condition. Hadley and several other varieties that are of considerable importance in the winter and spring cannot now be said to be factors. In white roses suitable for funeral work there is an abundant supply. The arrival of orchids, white lilies and lily of the valley is mod- erate, but all demands are supplied. In minor stock from the open, mari- golds and larkspurs are in larger quan- tity than the market can absorb. August 15 — There is a large supply of stock and buying is light. NOTES. During- the absence of Secretary Young the irrepressible John H. Pep- per is helping out in the oiiice. Miss F. Wade of the office force has returned from her vacation spent at Stony Creek. Conn., and will be at Washing- ton to assist in convention work. Miss E. Roswell. the stenographer, has re- turned from her vacation spent at Lake Heptacong. While the boys at Wadley & Smythe's are attending- to the business that comes in, painters and decorators come near to being in charge of the store. The pretty lady cashier is on her vacation and Manager Scott is likely to take a few weeks off when the improvements are completed. Peter F. McKenney. the retailer of Fifth avenue and 42nd street, who at- tended the Elks' Convention at Los Angeles and took his family with him, has returned. He reports a good trip and having seen considerable of Cali- fornia he thinks well of it. Joseph A. Millang recently visited Southampton, the fashionable resort of Long Island. He states that he found the retail business of G. E. M. Stumpp in a ilourishing condition and that the store is finely equipped. Jack Trepel and 50 employes of his ten Brooklyn stores went on an out- ing to 'R.ye, N. Y., August 7. There were games and various other amuse- ments and a good time was enjoyed by all. The B. Jacobs Co. in the ISth street market is receiving- a -ood supply of roses from the ranges of A. Ruzicka, Madison and Chatham, N. J. Miss Irene Hayes is spending her vacation at Saratoga Springs, N. Y. Visitors: O. Gault, La Porte, Ind.; S. R. Lundy, Denver, Col. A. F. F. HARRY CHARLES Wholesale Florist VIOLETS 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Phone Chelsea 8071. Consignments Solicited Mention the American Florist when writinn Notice to Florists! There is Gold in Goldfish A number of Florists find that Aqu- ariums and Accessories is a profitable side line. Send for catalogue. N. Wapler 134 Duane St. :-: New York Kansas City, Mo. FLORISTS' CLUB MEETING, AUGUST 11. The regular monthly meeting of the Florists' Club took place at the T. J. Noll & Co. store, August 11, and was well attended for this time of the year. President Noll called the session to order and after various routine matters had been attended to, B.. Fields and E. J. Barnes of the membership commit- tee reported favorably upon the admit- tance of three new members to the club. W. J. Barnes spoke of his ex- perience at the convention of the Kan- sas State Florists' Association, saying that Missouri i-nust w-ake up before its next convention in order to excel the Kansas meeting. President Noll was instructed by the members to send an invitation to the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association when in session in Toronto, Ont., October 11-13, next, urging it to hold its 1922 convention in this city. President Noll, in speaking- of the business depression we are passing through, brought out the facts that the florist trade is probably the only one that can say times are good, -with fewer unemployed than any other. The way the retailers are stocking up for the coming season, an excellent trade is expected. The following offi- cers were nominated for the election to be held September 1, at which all members are urged to be present : W. J. Barnes, L. R. Bohannon and G-len Parker, for president; L. R. Bo- hannon. A. F. Barbee and R. Fields, for vice-president; Wm. Murray. E. J. Barnes, and Mrs. Williams, for secre- tary, and R. Fields and M. E. Chandler, for treasurer. A. F. Barbee, T. J. Noll and Edw, Humfeld, for trustees. E. J. B. Nashville, Tenn. There is stock coi-ning in now. more tha'U there is any use for, though trade has kept up well for this seasoir of the year. Gladioli, which has been very plentiful, is on the decline and will soon be a thing of the past. Roses are improving all the time and chrysan- themums are very fine and abundant. Asters are fairly good and count in the supply. We have had a good rain and the weather is somewhat cooler. Lem Geny and family have gone on a motor trip to northern and eastern points. They expect to be gone about a month and will attend the Society of Anaerican Florists' convention at Wash- ington, and will continue into New York. AV. L. DOYLE A. E. BOOTH Doyle & Booth Wholesale Florist Consigiuneiits Solicited Telephone: Watklns 9408 1 2 1 West 28th St , NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writinff J. J. COAN, Inc. wholesaijE florist Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 641S & 5891 Watkins ]LJ «r j 31 and 43 W. 18th St., WcW I Ol K Mention the American Florist when loritinfr Gold Letters and Scripts Best and cheapest on the market. Write for samples and prices. J. LICHTENBERGER 1560 Avenue A, NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist when writinp- Telephone Chelsea 5713 For prompt and .satisfactory results ship to Sollivai], Dolao & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 112 West 281h street, NEW YORK All Seasonable Flowets. Thomas H. .Toy, of the Joy Floral Co.. left August lo to atttend the convention. His firm is having a splendid cut of all kinds of seasonable flowers. Their roses and chrysanthe- mums are coming in nicely. M. C. D. 1921. The American Florist. 293 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 3864a^„^d11''5T^atMns NEW YORK CITY OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS : In two colors on Eummed paper; your card, otu., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Price per 600, $4.60; per 1000, SB..*. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $;i.O0. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St, Chicago WiUiam Mackie Wholesale Florist 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Carnations and Sweet Peas of Fine Quality. Telepbone: 759 Watklns Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOUESAIiE COMMISSION .411 the New and Standard Varieties of Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: Watkins 300 and 301 Uention the American florist when writing C. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: 3810-3871 Watkins A complete assortment of the best in the market can ajlways be relied apon. Mention the American Florist when writing William P. Ford VVHOLESALC FLORIST 107 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Teleptione 5335 Watkins. Uention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale FloNst i09 W. 28t"i St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Watkins OONSIGNftlENTS SOLICITED iltention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Chelsea 69Sg I. Goldstein Wholesale Floi'ist 31 and 43 W. 18th St., New York Prompt and careful attention to your interests. Consignments Solicited. Meiidon the American Florist when writing J. K. ALLEN Established 1887. Tehplmnes: Watkins 167 and 3058. Wliolesale Cut Flower Commission Dealer 43 West 18th Street, NEW YORK Near the main entrance on 18th Street Wholesale Flower Market. Consignments of Asters and Early 'Mums Solicited Mention the American Florist when writing Joseph A. Millan Wholesale Plorist 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone: ^046 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing ¥lioMe Hover M^rKeU New York, Aug. 17. Per 100 Roses, Beauty .?6.00@$50.00 Columbia 2.00® 15.00 Pilgrim 2.00® 6.00 Hartley 2.00® 6.00 Dunlop 2.00® S.OO Dbl. AVht. Killarney. 2.00® G.OO White Killarney .. 2.00® 4.00 Aaron Ward 2.00® 8.00 Ophelia 2.00® S.OO Premier 2.00® 8.00 .Scott Key 5.00® 40.00 .Sunburst 2.00® 11.00 Asters 1.00® 4.00 Adiantum Croweanum and Hybrid 75® 1.00 Asp. Plumosus, per bunch.. .25® 1.00 Bouvardia, per bch .50 i;attleyas 50.00@200.00 Hydrangeas, per doz .50 Ij. Rubrum G.OO® S.OO Ulies. white 15.00® 26.00 Lily of the Valley 2.00® 10.00 Smilax, doz. strings 1.00® 2.00 Larkspurs, per dozen 50® 1.00 Gladiolus, per doz 15® .5'i Sweet Peas 50® 1.00 Phlox 1.00® 1.60 Dahlias 50® 2.50 L. Auraturn 15.00® 20.00 Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower Exchange 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORIv Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 798 and 799 Watkins Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading growers. Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing HERMAN WEISS 121 W. a8th St., NEW YORK 'Mums, Snapdragons, Roses, Carnations, Bouvardias, Pompons and Orchids. As Well As All Other Flowers in Season. Member New York Wholesale Florists' Protective Assn iliiiriiiiiiirriiitiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiriiiiriiiriiiiriiiriiiiiiiiriiiKiiiiiiii tiiiiiiiiiiiiiti I Telephones *||| Watkins "'i^e^fff I United Cut I Flower Co.,inc| I WHOLESALERS I 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK | F(riiiiiuiin[iiiTinnimiiiiiiigiiiiiiiiiniiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinn» PHONE j ^^ I WATKINS WM. KESSLER Wholesale Floi'ist 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when loriting 2llllli[MltllllllttinriltriiiiiiiiiiiiNiiiiiiriiiiniiiiitrililiilt(iitiiiiMiiiiitiiiiiii:iiiiiit5 I Telephone Watkins 9254 | i Edward Brenner I Wholesale FloNst | I 3 1 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK | I Everything in Cut Flowers i = Consignments Solicited. = ?iniiiiiilNiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiitiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliinTlliil;iiliillJtiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniitiiiiiiiii7 N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Cooffan Bids., 6th Av. and W. 26th, N. Y. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning V. S. DORVAL Secretary The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest standard of Quality. Largest stock in America* Send for illui- trated catalog of Gitaa ud FlofuU' Sippliu. 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK ::iiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiitiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiitMiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiimiiiiiiiMiiiiirii'£ (geo.b. h/\rt| I Wholesale Floi'ist | I 24-30 Stone Street | I ROCHESTER, NEW Y0RK| ^iiiiiiiiliiiliiiliiiiiitiiitliiiiriiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiii^ Traveling Wholesale Florist mo. 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephone 9760 Chelsea SPECIALTIES — Cut Orchids, Asparagus Plnmosus Sprays and Mistletoe and Ber- ries. Oor Orchids are r'*o^vn by Carillo &■ Co., of Maniaroneck, N. Y. 294 The American Florist. Aug. 20, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the fi»-ms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. •■''tHiiiiiiiiiniMitMniriit[iittlllirHiriinuHirMitMiiiiiiiilillliillliriinMiniliniiniinilinilitiiuiiiiMiiiMutliitiiittinniiriiiiMiiliiiillltlinuilMiiriiiiMiniiiiMiiriniMiiiiiiiiniMniMitililllliniiililliiliniliniinilllliliniMiii^ CHICAGO The Homes of Floorers CHICAGO Northwest Corner Wabasti Ave. and Adams St. Our Motto: Satisfaction, Quality and Service. Members of the F. T. D. aMflCu^xd Southwest Corner 47th St. and Lake Park Ave. ^iniiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiniiiiriiiiiiiniiiiMiiiMiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiEMiiiinuiiiiiiniiiuuniiiniHniniiiiiiiiiiiMiiutiiiMiniiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiniriiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniMiuiniimimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiininniiniiiiiinniiiinnMinMi^ Mention the American Florist when writing Send your oraers for unicagot^t All orders carefully filled J^iS^^oBSt. under the supervision rf ^^^&2:-^ GEORGE ASMUS.Mgr. wire, Write or Phone West 822 Memlier of Florists' TeleEranli Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLEYELAMB EUCLID AVENUE Memliers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph orders carefully filled, 138-140 Fourth St., East Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing CHARLES L SCHMIDT 23 No. Second St., Harrisbnrg, Pa, Night and &i.y service in all Central P'^nnsylvania. Mention the American Florist when writing TACOMA, WASH. California Florists will take care ot all telegrapb orders. ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS AROUND Flowers and Service 'fSoS' **4»V/ W 1 1 4/ Conservatories, Diamond St. at ; BELLE VXre-STRATFORD AT WALNUT STS. 22nd. Mention the Am.erican Florist when writing BOHANNON FLORAL CO. 75 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO Member of F. T. Dl Staten Island, N. Y. '" niEX. S. GEORGE y^_^As._^ (Not Incorporated) fcmal? FLORAL ARTIST Ollnrid^ 423-425 Richmond Terrace ^—t^^ (V. M. C.) Mention the American Florist when writing Biiffalo,N.T.^^"== S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock and prompt deliveries in Buffalo, Lockport, Niadara Falls and Western :< (;w York. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. =% Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO Florist n C. MONROE ST. Mention the American Florist when writing CLEVELAND. O. AMD VICirilTV. BRAMLEY & SON 1811 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in the City ENGLAND Ifou can "Say It With Flowers" to anyone in the British Isles through Bees' Flower Set^ice. Steamers arriv- ing at or leaving an; port can be served at a few honrs' notice. (Members l^^^n^^^^^^^O) (Members F. T. D.) n«iH «»,»«* F. T. D.) Bold Street LIVERPOOL M ention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. Houghton Gorney ^ Flower Shop ^ UNDER THE PARK STREET CHURCH Centrally located. Each order receives my personal attention. Best facilities for shipping Mention the American Florist when writing LITTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. ifentinn the American Florist when writing TERRE HAUTE, IND. ^5IN1L2E HEINL^S Mention the American Florist when writing 1921. The American Florist. 295 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be deliTered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. CHICAGO. ^^ CHICAGO. 745 Buckingham Place li. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders. We have the Best Facilities in tlie City No. branch stores. Established 1857. Members of Florists' Telegraph DeliTery. MenUon the Americcm Florist ivhen writinp ROCHESTER. M. V. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester ph. B06. Long Dist. Bell ph. 2189 Members of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing LOS ANGELES, CZILIF. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goidenson Chit Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade discount. 229 WEST THIRD STREET Mention the American Florist when writing WnSHIHGTON. D. C. Louise Flower Shop Comiecticnt Ave., at N. St., N. W. Miss lH>nise> W. Daugherty, Proprietress Phones — Franklin 3579, 3841, 3843 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing NEW yORK. BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. Or., 72d St. Phone Columbus S468 Branch: 840 Westcnester Ave., Bronx. Phon^: Intervale 4990. Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing NEW yORK FstabUshed 1849 David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders by Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 1552-1553 Columbus Mention '^h^' Americfi/n^f^lorist when writing 77-79 E. Madison Street Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO ALFRED HANNA & SONS will fill your orders for Designs and Cut Flowers In Michigan. Mention the American Florist when writinp FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. Auerust 23. Oranian. I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). Angrust S3. Aquitania, Cunard-Anehor Line (Southamp- ton-Cherbourg-). FROM PHILADELPHIA. Mississippi, I. M. M. Lines (Antwerp). FROM BOSTON, Schiedyk, Holland- America Line (Rotterdam). FROM PHILADELPHIA. Verentia, Cunard- Anchor Line (London). Angfust 24. Italia, Cunard-Anehor Line (Fiume-Naples). FROM NEWPORT NEWS. Beaukeldyk. Holland -America Line (Rotterdam). FROM NORFOLK. Missouri. I. M. M. Lines (Antwerp). August 25. France, French Line (Havre). Manchuria, I. M. M. Lines (Danzig-Ham- burg). Vauban. Lamport & Holt Line (South America). Augrust 26. Valacia, Cunard-Anehor Line (London). FROM MONTREAL. Vindelia. Cunard-An- ehor Line (London). August 27. Westerdyk, Holland- America Line (Rotter- dam). Rochambeau, French Line (Havre). Baltic. I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). Menominee. I. M. M. Lines (London). Belgian, I. M. M Lines (Manchester) Finland, I. M. M. Lines (Lapland). Caronia. Cunard-Anehor Line (Liverpool). Canieronia. Cunard-Anehor Line (Glasgow). Sudbury, Hamburg- American Line (Ham- burg). FROM SEATTLE. Hawkeye State. Admiral Line (Manila-Yokohama). OMAHn. NEB. Bess & Swoboda PHONES: 1501 B.nd L158? FLORISTS 1415 Farnum St. Members of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing BROOKLyN, N. V. JOSEPH TREPEL BBOOKIiYN'S liAKGEST FLORIST Eleven Stores ""store- iewis Ave Gor. Hancock St Telegraph orders delivered to all parts ol New York City, Brooklyr and Long Island. Member of Florists' Trfeg:raph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing KANSAS CITy. MO. The Apollo Flower Shop 4 East 11th Street We Carry the Largest Stock of Cut Flowers in the City. We Please the People. Home Ph.: Main 3662 Bell Ph.: Main 1034 ST. LOUIS. MO. P H.WEBER N. E. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sts. Flowers delivered in Ciity and State o> Short Notice. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. SALT LHKE CITy. Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250,000 Square Feet of Modern Glass Pirst-class stock and service. Usual discount. "We reach the whole of Utah and to Central part of Nevada and Idaho Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing NEW ORLEANS. LA. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writina FOR ST. LOUIS WIRE Gi^imm & Gorly 296 The American plorist. Aug. 20, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS AVill 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. Largest Retail Florists in Westchester County. Members F.T.D. Established 1908. New York Tloral Co. YnnlfPrQ N Y Cor. Manor XUUJVCia, «. X. House Square NewRochelle,N.T. 542 Main St KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI fLOV/kRS Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO 75 E. Adams St. EVANSTON, ILL. cSV Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Milwaukee, Wis.-< FOX'S Incorporated 437-39-41 Milwaukee Street Members of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. SAVAriNAH, GA.^ailBllilllEHlII f John Wolf ID m The Largest Grower 1 of Cut Flowers in the South g m E ia|lIllH@@lllIlllllHlllSllSIISlSBlllia|l»IMII5lSllBlll Lang Floral & Nursery Co. 1214 Main Street, Dallas, Texas. Write or wire headquarters for flowera for Texas. Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexi- co. No orders too large, none too small. Members of Florists' Teleemph Delivery. FREY & FREY 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Member* of Florists* Telegraph DeliTcry. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y. — Eyres. 106 State St. Albany, N. T. — Banker's. Boston, Mass. — Penn, the Florist. Eoslon, Mass. — Houghton Gorney Fl. Shop. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Hupro H. .Tahn. 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. Chicagro — Eohannon Flower Shop. Chicago — Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St. Chicago — Congress Flower Shop. Chicago — A. Lange, 77-79 B. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, W. Madison. Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., Buckingham PI. Chicago — Henry Wittbold & Son. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co. Cincinnati, O. — H. W. Sheppard. Cleveland, O. — Bram,ley & Son. Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland, O. — The Park Floral Co. Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs. Colo. — Pikes Peak PI. 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.. B'way. Detroit. Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. El Paso, Tex. — Potter Floral Co. Evanston. III. — Henry Wittbold & Son. Galesburg, 111. — Pillsbury'a Flower Stores, Grand Rapids, Mich — Grand Rapids Fl. Co. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith Floral Co., Inc. Hartford. Conn. — Welch's Flower Shop. Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt. Kansas City, Mo. — W. J. Barnes. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City. Mo. — Apollo Flower Shop. The. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City. Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. Knoxville. Tenn. — Baum's Home of Flowers. La Crosse, Wis. — Salzer Floral Gardens. Lincoln. Neb. — Frey & Frey. Liverpool. Bng. — Bee's, Ltd. Los Angeles — Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Idle wild Greenhouses Memphis, Tenn.- — Memphis Floral Co. Miami, Fla. — The Exotic Gardens. Milwaukee, Wis. — Fox's Incorporated. Montreal, Que., Can. — Dominion Floral Co. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — The Rosery Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. New Britain, Conn. — Welch's Flower Shop. New Orleans, La. — Metairie Ridge Nur. Co. New Orleans, La, — Chas. Eble. New Orleans, La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New Rochelle. N. T. — New York Floral Co. New York — A. Eckrich, 924 Madison Ave. New York — Alexander. Florist. New York — A. T. Bunyard. Madison Ave. New York — Broadway Florist. New York — N. Christatos. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Hession. New York — Irene Hayes. St. Paul, Minn. Holm S Olson 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We flU orders tor any place in the Twin Cltiei and for all points in the Northwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. SEATTLE, WASfl. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. KNOXVILLE. TEMN. Baum's Home of Flowers Personal attention given to orders For Knoxville and East Tennessee. Member F. T. D. New York — Kottmiller. New York — Malandre Bros. New York- — Matthew A. Battista. New York — A. Meyer, 1062 Madison Ave. New York — Olympla Florist. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. Oklahoma City. Okla.— Furrow & Co. 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. Harbermenl's Sons. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Mrs. E. A. Williams. Roanoke. Va. — Fallon. Florist. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B, Keller Sons. Salt Lake City, Utah— Evans Floral Co. Salt Lake City, Utah — Miller Floral Co. Staten Island, N. Y. — Alex S. George. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldoochi. Savannah, Ga. — John Wolf. Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gsirdens. Seattle, Wash. — Rosaia Bros. Sheboygan, Wis. — .1. E. Matthewson. 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. Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Washington, D. C. — Blackstone, 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. Worcester, Mass. — Littlefield, Florist. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Sliop. Tonkers. N. Y. — New York Floral Co. 1921. The American Florist. 297 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be deliTCred for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. BINY4RD, NEW YORK, 413 Madison Ave. Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. Summer Season. Hession Madison Ave. and 76 St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers BEST IN THE MARKET AT REASONABIiE PRICES Plant Specialists Phones: Rhinelander 107-420-775 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist wlien writing Chicago •• TCongr I CO I 520 So Congress Flower Shop CONGRESS HOTEL 520 South Michigan Ave. Mention the American Florist when writing fU|£U| VODIC Telephone Audubon 6618 *if » ">"*'»■ Batabliahed 1906 Olympia Florist (PETER L.AMBOS A CO.) 3799 Broadway, S. W. Cor. 158th St. FRESH CUT FLOWERS DAILY Orders Irom Other Cities filled with promptness Mention the American Florist when writing MEMPHIS, TENN. Memphis Floral Company MAIN AND UNION WIRB US Oklahoma City OKLAHOMA FURROW & CO. 205 W. Main St. Members at Florists' Telesrapii Delivery. Randolph & McClements |„,^Floral Expertsin^l I 5936 Penn Ave., Pittibur^, Pa. | ^iiiiuDDuiniiiiiiiiuiiiitiiniiiiiinniuiiiiniiiuiiiiiiiinuiiniaioiiiiuiBiiiiiif Mention the American Florist when writing BRANCHES: RITZ-CABLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOHMILLER 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK Mention the Ameriran Florist when writing NEW yORK. Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd Sf. 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Uention the American Florlat when writing ^^^ -^M---.^tg|L ^^9 DAKDS 341 Madison Ave. Opp Hotel Biltmore New York The Leading Florist for nearly Half a Century <^> Mention the American Florist when toriting Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo.|P=^ Samuel Murray 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists' Teleeraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Kansas and Westers Mlssoorl. Up-to-date Servies. F. 1. D. Elst. 1890 Mention the American Florist when toriting 298 The American Florist. Aug. 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. DETROIT'S Leading Florists JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS 1314 Broadway PHILIP BREITMETER, - President Mention the American Florist when writing "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Members of Florists' Telegraph DellvnT Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing ??'a??uiSi Washington, D.C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Mention the American Florist when writing BROOKLVn, M. y. JAMES WEIRJnc. FLORIST 324 Fulton St., cor. Pierrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good care and prompt attention. Pliones 270-271 Main. , ., , . Mention the American Florist when writing Orders, will be care- fully cared for by MICHIGAN. Hiiihry Smith Floral Co., Inc Wholesale and Retail Florists of • ';■;■ ■-.' Grand' Rapids.- Mention the American Florist wh^n writing VlOkCTS Mention the American Florist when writing Send Telesraph. Telephone or Mail Orders for florist's service in this Tioinity to The Dominion Floral Go. 484 St. Catherines St. West, Montreal, Que., Canada Every order receives prompt and careful attention. Mention the American Florist xtihen writing vvnsiiiriGTori, d. c BLACKlSTONE,ioc. 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing Telephones : Lenox 2352 Lenox 7019 1062 Madison Ave., Near 80th St. NEW YORK Orders from other cities promptly filled^ Mention^ the Atnerican Florist when writing TORONTO, CnN, Canada's Best Known and Most Reliable Florist Only the Best 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere In Canada and guarantee sate arrival. Mention the American Florist when writing Dunlop's San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Members of Plopjsts' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American; Florist when writing LA CROSSE, WIS. Send your orders for flowers for de- livery, in this , city and vicinity to Mttii.SalzefSeedGo. ^u^Jitjf an ~ Service Assured , THREE STORES Nashville, Chattanooga and Atlanta MEMBER PJorJsfs' leJpgraph Mention the American Florist when writing New York 44 Carmine Street Phone 1274 Spring OntofTown and Steamer Orders Promptly Filled Mention the American Flo7^ist when writing Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY & CO. 150 East Fourth Street THE BEST THAT GROWS. « EXPER TS TO ARRANGE THEM, j j Mention the American Florist when writing New York's SHOP OF QUALITY Irene Hayes,inc F. T. D. 7Q9 pgjjf Avenue Telephone Rhinelander 0203 and 0203 Mention the American Florist when writing CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 RACE S.TEEET Successor to the HILL FLOEAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. . Mention the American Florist when writing NEW YORK. A. ECKRICH (Successor to Charles E. Gmnewald) '. FtORIST- , ■ jv,; 924 Madison, Ave,, bet. J|rd & 74th Sis. ^ Phone: 9^(1^ Rl|j(((),a5df|^. ,. Ord^r^ friiO)|,Qt|i,^r:^^|ilics,PrompllyFi|^ J^entipn the Arykericari Florist ^whpn writing 1921. The American Florist. 299 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the tradj in other cities by the firms below, the liCading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. HARTFORD, COMIi. Flower WELCH'S IK Also Store at Xew Britain, Conn. Bstablished 1SS5. BlemberB of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Colorado Springs, Col. Wholesale and Betail Pikes Peak Floral Co. Orders Carefnllj Executed Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the A^nerican Florist when loriting DENVER. COLO. yhe Park I.E.aLU&Fieata. f^lOPcll wO* «.P.IfEIl!AN.SM«UiT. Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO ?!r^r^ DETROIT |^^^__A.„_l 171« Mention the American Florist when writing rCARNATIONSn F.Dorner&SonsCo. Lafayette, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing REX BEGONIAS 3-Inch, $2.00 per dozen. GERANIUMS (Our Spcialty) Nntt, Buchner, Kicard, Poitevlne, Viand Good short jointed plants from 2-inch pots, at $3.50 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. We ship Bafe anywhera Wholesale Grower, ALLEGANY. N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Elmer Rawlings, CHAS. H. TOHY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemnm Noveltlfta My Speolaltly. Mention the American Florist ichen writing jniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiraniiiiiimiiiiraiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiimiiiiiiiii miiiig I Robert Craig Co. I I HIGH CLASS PALMS | ^ aad Novelties in Decorative Plants | iNORWOOD, Delaware County, PA. 1 ^iiiiiinMiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiniiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiinMniiiiilluiiiiiililudL Mention the American Florist when writing iaig|l511gllB|| K ||K||Hl|«||HiisiHI»ll>tll>tll«ll«ll)tll«ll»liaigllallallal|g|tell«lte|g||«tel«llttll»l^ fall Stock Tor Tlorists PRIMULA Obconica, Gigantea, Rosea, Kermesina and Oculata, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1,000. ^ PRIMULA Obconica, Grandiflora, Rosea, Kermesina, Coerulea, Alba and Mixed, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1,000. HYDRANGEA, French varieties, lYz". Baby Bimbinette, $8.00 per 100; Mad. Chautard, Mme. Hamar, Mme. E. Mouillere, Gen. de Vibray and E. G. Hill, $6.00 per 100. HYDRANGEA, French varieties, 4-in. pot plants, $20.00 per 100: 5-in. pot plants, $30.00 per 100. Fall shipment; Mme. E. Mouillere, Mme. Hamar, Mme. Chautard, Gen. de Vibray, Lily Mouillere, Rene Gail- lard, Bouquet Rose. Baby Bimbinette, 4-in. pot plants, $25.00 per 100; 5-in. pot plants, $35.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus, 2-in. bushy, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1,000. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri, 1 J^-in. pots, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1,000. BEGONIA, lYz-in. Metallica, $6.00 per 100. OTAHEITE ORANGE, 3-in. fine stock to grow on, $10.00 per 100; $85.00 per 1,000. KENTIA Forsteriana, lYz-in. $12.00 per 100; 3-in., $20.00 per 100; 4-in. $50.00 per 100. POINSETTIA, Strong 2!4-in., grand for pans, $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1,000. DISH FERNS, good standard varieties, 2'4-in. pots, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1,000. BEGONIA Pink Profusion, lYi-'m. Fine pink semperflorens, $7.00 per 100. GENISTA Racemosa, 4-in. (ready August 20th), $20.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio s jF] | g || «lalHlH l lHlla ll « l te l lH ll g ll«ll«ll«W lgllrtll Hfall«ll«ll«ll«llgll«ll«ll«»«ll«ll«ll«l l»»»ll»ll5r «ii«ii«iiHii«iigiw llHltall«ll We must have room and offer for one week, 2,600 2V4-ln. Cyclamen, at $10.00 per 100: $90.00 per 1000. 3,000 2-ln. Cyclamen, at $20 and $25 per 100. 1,000 4-ln. Cyclamen, at $40.00 per 100. Ask for our prices of Easter Greetlns FelaTganinms and Ferns GEO. A. KQHL, ^^''^KPiTr" Mention the American Florist when loriting Alonzo J. Bryan wholesale: florist Abundance of Stock Always on hand. Correspondence Boliclted. WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY Mention the American Florist when writing 306 1 £!£:. American Florist. Aug. 20, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' AssociaUon of America. Louis P. Miller, Toledo.O., President; H.A. Doolev, Cleveland, 0.,Vice-President;S. W. Severance, Louisville Ky., Secretary; H. J. Cheney, Grand Rapids, Mich., Treasurer. The ne.'st annual meeting will be held at Albany, N. V., November 1-5. 1921. THE standard barrel of the United States should contain 7,056 cubic inches, with 2S%-inch staves and 17%- inch heads, head material not thicker than 2/5 of an inch. CANTALOtTPE movement has increased considerably at eastern producing cen- ters, and a general decline in prices was noted at all points. Maryland green meats sold in eastern markets at $1 to $2 per crate. Peach production has nearly ceased in the east, causing an advance on North Carolina Elbertas of 7.'5 cents to $1 per 6-basket carrier at New York, closing at $5 to $5.52. Values at Chi- cago showed no change. Irish Grey watermelons had very little demand at Georgia shipping cen- ters, dropping $40 to $60 per car, on 28 pound stock. Value fell off $100 to $175 per car at Chicago. There were 4,800 cars rolled during the week. New Jersey Irish Cobbler potatoes at New Jersey shipping points ad- vanced 60 to 7.5 cents per 100 pounds, closing at $3.10 to $3.35, August 6. Ne- braska stock has been sold to Chicago jobbers at $325 to $340 per car, with shipment considerably lighter. Grand Rapids, Mich. — K. De Haan & Sons recently purchased the Stiles greenhouses with 12 acres of land, on Burton street, and will operate the new holdings in addition to their tract on Eastern avenue. John De Haan wil! be in charge of the Burton street es- tablishment. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, August 16. — Cucumbers, basket, 15 to 25 cents; leaf lettuce, per box, 50 to 60 cents. New York, August 12. — ^Cucumbers, 40 cents to $1 per dozen; mushrooms, per basket, 50 cents to $2; radishes, 100 bunches. $1 to $2; tomatoes per pound, 3 to 8 cents. English Want United States Apples. During the recent convention of the International Apple Growers' Associa- tion in Cincinnati, O., George J. "Webb and Samuel Isaacs, of London, Eng., were in attendance and stated that they were in the market for 5,000 car- loads of apples for the British trade. Mexican Bean Beetle. The release of the state of Alabama from quarantine on account of the Mexican bean beetle, a very destruc- tive crop pest, was annoimced recently by the federal horticultural board of the United States Department of Agi-i- culture. The order signed by Secre- tary Wallace became effective July 23. This action was decided upon on ac- count of recent developments in the scouting campaign against the beetle in the south, which showed a much greater present distribution that was estimated at the end of the month. Potato Growers' Cost System. Figures from which the potato grow- er can make a fairly close calculation of his own cost of production are given in a preliminary report on labor and material requirements in potato pro- duction, just issued by the United States Department of Agriculture. These figures, gathered by the office of farm management and farm econom- ics in the summer of 1920, represent results on 461 farms in nine potato- growing districts of Minnesota, Wis- consin, Michigan, New York and Maine. It is shown that labor and material costs — that is, man labor, horse labor, fertilizers, and seed — constitute about 80 per cent of the total cost of potato production in average practice. The farmer knows what his labor and ma- terial requirements are in hours, bush- els of seed, etc., or can easily deter- mine them, and that by using these with current rates for labor and prices for materials, he can readily approxi- mate these costs. COST PER CAPITA, WAUPACA CO., WIS. Ap- prox- Cost Cost Items. Amounts imate per per rates acre bushel Man labor. . .77.4 hours $0.40 $30.96 $0.2B Horse labor ,.77.2 hours .20 16.44 .13 Manure 12. 7 tons. 2.00 25.40 .21 Fertiliser ...0 Seed 10.6 bush- els 3.75 39.75 .32 82.3 per cent of operating expense 111.55 .91 Then: 100 per cent of operat- ing ex- pense 135.64 1.11 Use of land charp:e. 6 per cent of $161 9.66 .07 Total cost ..$145.20 $1.18 Yield per acre. 123 bushels. In the case cited the man-labor rate had increased 20 per cent and the cost of seed potatoes 300 per cent over 1919 figures, thougii the expenditures as measured in hours of labor, bushels of seed, and tons of manure, were prac- tically the same. Use of land is fig- ured at six per cent on the acre in- vestment. The office of farm management and farm economics makes the following suggestions to farmers in these areas who may wish to use the figures above presented in estimating the cost of the 1921 crop of potatoes : 1. Labor — ^Multiply the estimated number of man hours required per acre on your farm by the local rate of hired labor per hour and the estimated number of horse hours by the prevail- ing horse rate. If no other records are available, the number of hours as given in this report may be used as the la- bor requirements. 2. Fertilizer — Include commercial fertilizer at cost. Manure may be val- ued at the suggested rate of $1.50 per ton for 1921. 3. Seed — Multiply the number of bushels planted per acre by the current market price at time of planting. 4. Other expense. This includes the charges for spraying, machinery, storage, taxes, insurance, and overhead expense. For estimating allow 25 per cent of the charge for labor, manure, fertilizer, and seed. 5. Charge for the use of land — Use cash rent basis if available in the com- munity. Interest at mortgage rates on the conservative value may be used to estimate the charge for the use of land. 6. Total acre cost — The sum of the charges for man labor, horse labor, ma- nure, fertilizer, seed, other expense, and the charge for the use of land constitute the total acre cost. 7. Bushel, barrel or cwt. cost — Divide the total acre cost by the yield per acre. If estimating in advance of the harvesting of the crop, use a 10-year average yield as the basis for the unit cost. "Market Gardening" An elementary text book containing 108 pa&es. 5x7, with 36 illustrations, by P. L. Yeaw. manager of the Oaais Farm. & Or- chard Co., Roswell. N. M. Cloth Bound. $1.00. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St.. Chicaeo. Miscellaneous Stock Cleveland Cherries, field 35c, 35o, 50c Xmas Peppers, 4 in 15c Primnla Obconica, 3in lOe Primula Obconica, 4 in 20o Cyclamen, 4in 40o Stevls, dwarf, 2 in . 4c Forget-Me-NotS, 3 in. , winter-flowerin g . . .4o Per IfO 1000 Matchless Carnation plants JlO.oo 1000 Hardy Phlox, all colors 10.00 Sprengeri. 3 in 3.00 Swainsona, 3 in lO.oo Rosendale Greenhouses DELANSON, N. Y. French Hydrangeas and Otaksa penoo 4-in.ch $25.00 S-inch 40.00 6-inch 60.00 7-inch 75.00 Field Grown or Field-Grown Potted Cleveland Orange and Holly Berry Cherries Per 100 Per 100 3-inch $ 20.00 Select .... $ 25.00 4-inch 25.00 Select 35.00 5-inch 50.00 Select 75.00 6-inch 100.00 Select $125.00 & $150.00 7-inch 150.00 Select 200.00 Cash, Please CARL HAGENBURGER West Mentor, Ohio Mulfiflora Japonica Rose Seedlings Best American Rose Stock for Budding and Grafting. New England grown, well rooted. No. 1. 4-6 mm 115.00 per 1000 No. 2. 2-4 mm 10.00 per lOCO Ready for delivery after November 1st. C. R. BURR S COMPANY, - Manchester, Conn. 1021. The American Florist. 307 eady Reference Section 15 CEMTS, MET, PER LINE ADIANTUM. Adiantum Croweanuni. S-ir 10(1. THE PARK FLORAL Colo. .. $25.00 per CO.. Denvt-r, ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus anil Sprengreri seed- lingrs. $1.25 per 100; $12.00 per 1.000; 214- in. pots, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1.000; 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN, 43' West 18th St. New York. Asparagus Sprengeri,, 11^-in., $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1.000. A plumosus. 2-in., bushy, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri seed- iins. A few hundred at $1.00 per 100. ED- GAR EASTERDAY, Nokomis, 111. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2V2-inch, 5c each. ODOR GREENHOUSES. lola, Kans. ASPLENIUM. Asplenium Nidus Avis (Bird's Nest Fern). Good strong liealthy stocli, 3-in. pots at :^5c eacii. Packing material charged for at cost. WM. K. HARRIS. 55th and Springfleld Ave., W. Philadephia, Pa. BEGONIAS. Begonias, Melior, Cincinnati. Mrs. J. A. Peterson, 2 14 -in. pots from top cuttings at S30.00 per 100; Chatelaine, 2 14 -in. pots at S7.00 per 100; Patten. 21i-in. pots at $S.OO per 100, and Pride of Newcastle, 214-jn. pots at $10.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN, 43 West 18th St. New Yo:k. Begonia Luminosa and Prima Donna, ex- tra fine stocky plants, 2 14 -in.. $10.00 per 100; 3-in., $15.00 per 100; 4-in.. $25.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL CO., Denver, Colo. BULBS. GLADIOLUS AND NARCISSUS. If you want a bargain in a lar,ge lot of mixed Gladiolus and mixed Narcissus we will be gald to have your inquiries. Wish- ing to devote time and space to named va- rieties we will sell our mixed stock cheap. TAIT BROTHERS COMPANY, Brunswick, G'a. CAIiLAS. CALLA, ^ETHXOPICA. LARGE FLOWERING WHITE CALLA. Home-grown Bulbs Free from Dry Rot. 100 1.000 1 -llil-inch $ 8.00 $ 75.00 IVi-li-inch 12.00 110,(10 114-1%-inch 16.00 150.00 l?i-2 -inch (Mammoth Bulbs)20. 00 185,00 2 -2V2-inch (Jumbo Bulbs) . . 25.00 Ask for prices on Freesias and other bulbs. ROMAN .1. IRWIN 43 West 18th St. New York CARNATIONS. FIELD GROWN CjVRNATION PLANTS. Ready Now, 100 1.000 Matchless $12.00 $100.00 White Enchantress 12.00 100.00 Pink Enchantress 12.00 100.00 Ward 12.00 100.00 Thenanthes 12.00 100.00 Aviator 12.00 100.00 Beacon ■ 12.00 100.00 Enchantress Supreme 14.00 12(1.00 M. C. GUNTERBERG, Randolph and State Street, Chicai'i. CARNATION PLANTS. Matchless $10.00 per 100 White Enchantress 10.00 per .100 STUPPY FLORAL CO. St. Joseph, Mo. FIELD G'ROWN CARNATION PLANT.?. 2,000 Enchantress, $8.00 per ]"■:!; $75.00 per 1,000. NIC REDING', 0731 Ridge Ave., ChicaKu. FIELD GROWN CARNATIOJS'S. 2,000 Enchantress, $7.50 jie- I'lO. H'-OO per 1,000. Packing free. Medium planl.'^. WRIGHT'S GRBEN.HOlSE-5, Pittsburg, ]old Helen Newberry Leoto Ida Acto Minto 2-inch, $20.00 per 1.000. Cash, please. , MRS. SCHNEIDER, FLORIST, 22 B. High Street. Springfleld, O. Chrysanthemum novelties for 1921. Pre- liminary list free. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich, CINERARIAS. Cinerarias, very best, large flowering: finest colors, imported strain. 2 V" -in., $7.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL CO.. Den- ver. Colo. CLEVELAND CHERRIES. Cherries. Orange Queen and Cleveland. 214 -in.. frame grown, vigorous plants. $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1.000. Paper pots, securely cleated. Cash with order. PETER PEARSON, 5732 Gunnison St., Chicago, 111, CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN From German seed. 3-in.. ready for 4-in $20.00 per 100; $180.00 per 1,000. Assorted colors except white. In paper pots. Cash with order. PETER PEARSON 573C Gunnison St.. Chicago CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN GIG'ANTEUM SEED NOW READY Glory of Wandsbek, dark and light shades or salmon. Daybreak, delicate shade of salmon Brilliant Red, large and fine. Pure White, extra select. White— Pink Eye, very large and fine. Rosea Superba, deep shell pink Rose of Marienthal, light pink dark eye Magmflca, dark rosy pink, very fine Lavender, very beautiful. Above varieties, $12.00 per 1.000 net For novelties, price list and cultural direc- tions, sent on application J. A. PETEKSON & ,'«ONS Westwood, Cincinnati, O, Cyclamen, Vaughan's. Giant English grown. For varieties and prices, see dis- play advertisement elsewhere in this issue Vaughan s Seed Store, Chicago and New Cyclamen for one week only 21i-in ViVl ''"; l?- "»■<"' »«>• IfOO- S-in.': $20.00 and $25.00; 4-in.. $40.00 per 100 Geo. A.- Kuhl, Pekin, 111. . CYCLAMEN PLANTS. ''■'"<'" ■• :..$35.00 per 100 Extra heav.v stock. ;:„,, „ . PETER PEARSON, 5 I 36 Gunnison St., C'-.ioaso. Cyclamen. Strong, clean, healthy plants ready to shift to 5-in.. $35.00 per 100. J. TV. Davis Co., Terre Haute Ind Cyclamen. 2y,-in., good assortment, lead- ing varieties, $12.00 per 100. MATTHEW- SON'S, Sheboygan. Wis. FERNS. FERNS— strong 214-ln., $6.50 per 100; $55.00 per 1.000. Boston, Roosevelt, Teddv, .Ir., A^erona. New Macawii. $10.00 per 100. $95.00 per 1.000. Larger sizes, ask for prices. Table fern seedlings. $3.00 per fiat. 6 flats at $2.75 per flat. 10 flats. $2.50 per flat. Best varieties. Pteris Wimsettii. Wilsonii. Cyrtomium (Holly), Aspidium, Albo Line- ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West ISth St. New York BOSTON FERNS. * Good, strong bushy stock. 5-in $0.40 «-in 76 ■J-in .^90 10-in 2.00 Packing charges free. DAVIS FLORAL CO.. Davenport, la. Table ferns, standard varieties, 21i-in.. $5.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH FLORAL CO.. INC. G'rand Rapids, Mich. Hardy Ferns, 111. descriptive list mailed. L. MOSBAEK. Ferndale. Askov. Minn. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, Nutt Buchner, Ricard, Poite- vine and Viaud. Good short jointed plants. 2-in.. $3.50 per 100; $36 per 1.000. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany. N. Y. Geraniums, rooted cuttings only, send for prices. ALBERT M. HERR, R. P. Di 8, I^ancaster, Pa. if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 308 The American Florist. Aug. 20, G REENS. ""Decorative Greens. Magnolia leaves, beech and oak sprays. Write for samples and prices. The Decorative Greens Co., Kinston, Ala^ Specimen shrubs and evergreens. Largest stock m the country. The ISlizabeth Nur- sery Co.. Elizabeth, N. J\ HYDRANGEAS. FRENCH HYDRANGEAS— 2% -inch Pots^. Avalanche, white ^ 8-°° Bouquet Rose „■„„ Baby Bimbinetti, rose =.^" E. G. Hill, pink ■'"■"" General de Vibraye, rose |."" Tillie Mouillere, crimson rose o-^^ Otaksa ,*'";■■ 'xS-l s'nn Mme. E. Mouillere, best white »■"" Mme. Hamar, flesh i"-"" Mousseline. rose =• Radiant, oarmme |- . Souv, de Chuatard. rose »•"" Trophee, reddest red... 10!'" Larger sizes, ask tor prices. , . j *„ A fine lot of pot-grown above kma^ to grow on for next year. Ask for full list. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 Wes t 18th St. ^ew Y ork Hydrangeas. French and Otaksa t?r 'all delivery For sizes and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, O. PRIMXJIiAS, IVIES. Hardy English Ivy. Exceptionally good st^k 2-in., $2.76 per 100, $25.00 per l-OOO; 3-?n $3 76 per 100, $35.00 Per 1.000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. KENTIAS. Kentia Belmoreana, 3-in. pot Plants. t20 00 per 100. K. Poresteriana, 2y2-in., $12'00 per 100; 3-in., $20.00 per 100: 4-in., $50'.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. LILY OF THE VALLEY. Vallev pips From cold storage. $30 per 1,000 $16" per 600; $8 per 260; $4 per 100 H N. Bruns, 3032-42 W. Madison street, Chicago. ^ Lily of the Valley London Market Strain. From ice storage. Case of 500 pips, ,$18.00 ■ case of 1,000 pips. $35.00. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chica go and New York. Lily of the Valley pips. Extra fine strain, exhibitive size. German "Tubeck pips. Write fo? prices. J. M. THORBURN & CO.. 63 Barclay St., New York. PRIMULA OBCONICA GIGANTBA, 2.ii- in grown from best Ronsdorfer strain. $7"00 per 100; $60.00 per 1,000. Following Colors — red. rose, apple blossom, lavender, salmon, white, oculata and compacta. Pri- mula Chinensis, Malacoides and Townsendii. 2 '4 -in., same price. New Primula Malacoides Conspicua. Large flowering, clear rose with large yellow cen- ter, 2-in pots., $8.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West ISUi Street New York Primula Obconica G'iganteum. Our own si rain and our reputation for this strain warrants us in saying that it is the best obtainable. The stock is in fine shape ready to go out now; out of 2^/4-in., at $7.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL CO., 1643 Broadway. Denver. Colo. ROSES. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO., orchid growers and raisers. Southgate, London, England Cat- tleyas. Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. OT AHEITE ORANG ES. ~Otaheite Oranges, 2% -in., fine stock to grown on. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesvi.le, O. PEONIES Peony Festiva Maxima. The most popu- larof the white peonies and the standard ct excellence for cut flowers. Diviaed ™ots. 3 to 6 eyes, $16.60 per 100; $16.00 per 1.000 2,000 tor $276.00. F. O. B. for cash with "''*"■ H. 6. WALKER, ,, ^ 312 W. Chestnut St^^ Louisville. Ky. Six Beautiful peonies and 12 gorgeous irises, $3.60, postpaid. ALICE CUTHCART, Bristol, Ind. POINSETTIAS. Home Grown Stock Illllllllll IIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIlllllllllllill Illlll" Illlllllllll Greatly Increased Demand Because of the Federal embargo against the im- portation of most kinds of Garden Plants, Roots and Bulbs, home grown stock is now in greatly increas- ed demand. If you have any to offer or are likely to have it soon, advertise in these columns now. PRIMULAS. Primula obconica, 2yi-in., good strong plants at $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1,000; 4-in at 26c; 5 in.- at 60c; 6-in. at 75e; Malacoides, 2V2-in., $6.00 per 100 HENRY SMITH FLORAL CO., INC. Grand Ra pids, ^'C"- Primula Obconica, Gigantia Rosea, Ker- misina and Oulata, $6.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. ROSES. SUNBURST BENCH ROSE PLANTS. Ready for shipment. $10.00 per 100. No order for less than 100 accepted. BASSETT & WASHBURN Wholesale Florists 178 North Wabash Ave.. Chicago L. D. Phone Central 1467 FRANK W. DUNLOP The 1920 Wonder! Own-root stock ready for immediate de- livery $36.00 per 100; $300.00 per 1,000. CHARLES H. TOTTY CO. Madison, ^- ■>■ ROSES. 1 000 Columbia Roses, own root. 2%-mch pot', $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1,000. Can ship at once. ELI CROSS 150 Monroe Ave., Grand Rapids. Mich. Roses. Own root. 1,000 Dunlop, 3-iri.; good stock at $18.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL CO., Denver, Colo. SEEDS. Seeds- Winter-flowering Sweet Peas. Carefully grown for us by an expert seed grower. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement on front cover page of this issue A Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wa.b.ash Avenue, Chicago. ■ Seed Cyclamen. Best English and G'er- man strain, separate colors. Salmon- Wandsbek and Salmon Kmg. $16.00 per 1 000 All other colors, $12.00 per 1.000. s' S SKIDELSKY & CO., 50 Park Place, New York. Seeds Flower in all seasonable varieties. For varieties and prices see display ad-, vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry F. Michell Co.. 616-618 Market St., Phila- delphia, Pa. ^ Seeds Pedigree and selected stocks of rutabaga, turnip, cabbage. Savoy cabbage, beet and mangel; flower seeds. Write for special prices. Kelway & Sons, Langport, Bng^ . Seeds Sweet peas, Spencer's grandiflora, etc. Asters and flower seeds in general. Tomato, lima and pole beans. John Bod- ger & Sons Co., Lo s Angeles, Calif. Seeds. The largest French cultures of Primulus. Ask for prices 1921 coP- Mala- coides, $22.69 per lb. JH. PAQUBT, bd.. Magnan, Nice ( France). Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract. Edgar F. HurfE, Swedesboro, N. J. Seeds The Kenilworth Giant Pansy. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment olsfwhere in this issue. Chas. Frost. Kenilworth, N. J . Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, muskmelon. squash and pumpkin; sweet, flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley, Neb. Seed Cyclamen. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. American Bulb Co., 172 in. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Poinsettias, 2Vi-inch. $11.00 per 100; $95.00 per 1,000. . California, also oak leaf type. ZVi-m. pots. $16.00 per 100; $135.00 per 1.000.' ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th Street New York INCREASE YOUR PROFITS! Order Bench Rose Plants Now! Big Demand! Fine Stock! 100 1.000 sunburst Bench Plants 12 00 115.00 American Beauty 20.00 190.00 M. C. GUNTERBERG Wholesale Florist S East Randolph St^ Chicago, 111 . Multiflora Japonioa Rose Seedlings. Best American Rose stock for budding and graft- ing 4-6 mm.. $16.00 per 1,000; 2-4 mm.. $10.00 per 1,000. C. R. Burr & Co., Man- chester, Conn. Seeds Sweet Peas. For varieties and prices see display advertisement else-where in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cu- cumber musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co.. Fremont, Neb. ^_^_ Seeds Specialties: Pepper, eggplants, to- mato vine seed and field corn. George B. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers. Pedricktown. N. J, _^ Seeds Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon applica- fmrn S. D. Woodruff & Sons. 82 Dey St., New York. " Seed' growers for the trade Beans peas, ■iweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford. Conn. 4 3 west lOtn OLieeL *...,, ^ - ^^^_^ . If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us ADout It. 1921. The American Florist. 309 SEEDS. MISCELLANEOUS. Seeds. Peas, beans, corn and vegetables of all kinds in quantity and highest dual- ity Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., CambridEe, N. Y. Seeds. Specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet pea, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety. "Waldo Rohnert. Gi lroy, Calit. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every de- scription. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon, squash and pump- kin seed, sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co., "Waterloo, Neb. Seed. Lawn mixtures and field, whole- sale. "Write for prices. Atlantic Grass Seed Co., 46 "W. Broadway, New York. Seed. Flower and Garden seeds. Sweet pea "and nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif. Seeds. "Wholesale price list for fiorists and market gardeners. The "W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia. Pa. Seeds. Tomato, grown for the wholesale seed trade. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. Seeds. Choice sweet peas, nasturtium and flower. L. D. "Waller Seed Co., Gua- dalupe, Calif. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Fish Seed Co.. Carpinteria, Calif. Seed. For the wholesale trade only. Braslan Seed G'rowers' Co., San Jose, Calif. Garden Seeds. All varieties. I. N. Simon Son, 438 Market Street. Philadelphia, Pa. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Seeds which succeed. Get quotations from Landreth, Bristol, Pa. SWEET PEAS. Yellow Sweet Peas. See display adver- tisement eK^'ewhere in this issue. McClena- han Greenhouses, 40th and Philips streets, Oklahoma City, Okla. MISCELLANEOUS. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a century. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Box 404, Dundee, 111. Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write tor prices. Regan Printing House, 62 3 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Baskets of every description. "Write for catalogue. Raedlein Basket Co., 713 Mil- waukee Ave., Chicago. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. "Write for samples and price. Henry A. Dreer. 713 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. TOBACCO PRODirO'^S. Fine clean dust. 100 lb. ba','. $:'..0O: fcOO lbs., $10.00. Fresh, dry stems, 30.3 ilj. iuile, $4.00. F. O. B. Lane. Pa. "Write for sam- ples and quantity prices. TOBACCO PJIOD. CO., Box 282 D., Lancaster. Pa. Seed packets for 1921. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogues, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitch- burg, Mass. Concrete bench legs. 16-in. high. Ship- ment made from our Joliet plant at Joliet, 111. "Write for particulars and prices. DAVIS-JOLIET CO., Davenport, Iowa. Gold letters of best quality. Prices great- ly reduced. "Write today for samples and prices. ,T. Lichtenberger, 1560 Avenue A., New York. Thomson's celebrated manure. Sold by all dealers or from sole makers. "Wm. Thomson Sz Sons, Ltd., Clovenfords, Scot- land. Meyers' Green Florists' Thread is the best for all florists' purposes. "Write for prices. John C. Meyer, Florist Thread "Works. Lowell, Mass. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Cata- logues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville. O. 1,000 letterheads and 1,000 envelopes, $8.50. Good stock. Cash please. G'orhani Printery, Inc., 542 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Peach trees, roses and evergreens a spe- cialty with us. "Write for prices. SOUTH- ERN NURSBY CO, "Winchester, Tenn Florist specialties and supplies of every description. Sam Seligman, 116 "W. 28th St., New York. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Giblin & Co.. "Utioa, N. Y. Mastioa 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; 60.000. $11.00. W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 462 Erie St.. Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Baur Window G'lass Co., Eaton, Ind. CARNATION STAPLES. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Carnation staples, 36c per 1.000; 3,000 tor $1. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for 36o. 3,000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury. Galesburg, 111. FERTILIZERS. Ground tankage delivered to your railway station for $60.00 per ton. Hardwood ashes for $30.00 per ton. Terms: Your check when goods arrive. GEORGE STEVENS, Peterborough, Ontario. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Peed and Fertilizer Co.. 809 Exchange Ave., U. S. Yards, Chicago, Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON, Stratford, London, England. Fertilizer for flowers. Premier Brand pulverized poultry manure. Poultry Feed Co 431 So. Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. Wizard Brand Manure. The Pulverized Manure Co.. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. FLORISTS' SUPPMES. Florists' supplies; baskets, chiffons and novelties. Write or wire your orders. Will ship same day order is received. Pitts- burgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa, Everything the best in florists' supplies. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Everything in florists' 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 CONSTRUPTION. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof ma- terial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Moniger Co., 908 Blackhawk St., Chi- cago. Greenhouse glass, paint and putty. Hooker's Dolesco brand. Big stock, priced right, good brands. H. M. Hooker Pamt & Glass Co., 651-659 W. Washington Blvd.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave.. Chicago. Greenhouses, superior *oco -,-,-- in construction, durable and inexpensive. Write for esti- mates -The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. 3100 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring, white cedar posts etc everything in lumber. Adam SchiUo Lumber Co., 1660 Kingsbury St.. Chicago. INSECTICIDES. Hammond's Thrip Juice. A concenlra'ed liquid insecticide (or use ai;airiit sui-kint, insects on plants, trees, ym.- ^f''^ "^ seedsmen. Hammond Paint and Slug Shot Worlvs, Beacon, N. Y. Aphine. $1 per qt., $2.50 per gal. Fun- sine $1 per qt., $3.60 per gal. Vermine, $1 5er qt.: $3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co.. Madison, N. J. if Yoo Do Not Find What Yoa Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 310 The American Florist. Aug. 20, LAB£IiS. ISABELS for nurserymen and flsrists. Benjamin Chase Co.. Derry Village. N. H. POTS AND PANS. Pots. We are prepai'ed to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H. Hews & Co., Inc., Cambridge. MasF. Pots. Florists'. Prices low and quality guaranteed. The Progressive Clay Co., 9th floor, Marbridge Bldg., New York. Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss az.tec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Zane Pottery Co., South Zanesville, O. Florists' red pots. Write us for prices before buving. George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Herndon St.. Chicago. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, Allen. J. K.. New York. Amling Co.. E. C. Chicago. Angermueller Co., Geo. H.. St. Louis. Ho. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Bei-ger Bros., Philadelphia. Pa. Berning, H. G., St. Louis. Mo. Brenner, Edward, New York. Budlong Co., J. A., Chicago. Charles, Harry, New York. Chicago Flower G'rowers' Ass'n.. Chicago. Coan. J. J., Inc., New York. Doyle & Booth. New York, Erne & Company, Chicago. Foerster Co., Joseph, Chicago. Ford. M. C, New York. Ford, William P., New York. Froment. H. E., New York. Goldstein, I,. New York. Hart, Geo. B.. Rochester, N. Y. Hentz & Nash, Inc.. New York. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Ivasting Co.. W. P.. Buffalo. N. Y. Kennicott Bros.. Chicago. Kervan Co., The, New York. Kessler, Wm. A., New Yorlc. Krutchen, John. Chicago. Kuhl, George A.. Pekin, 111. Mackle, William, New Yorlc. McCallum Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa. Meconi, Paul, New York. Millang, Joseph A., New York. 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, Milwaukee, Wis. Pyfer & Co., A. T.. Chicago. Randall Co., A. L., Chicago. Keid, Edward, Philadelphia. Pa. Reinberg, George, Chicago. Reinberg, Peter, Chicago, Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. Rusch & Co., Gust,. Milwaukee, ,Wis. Siebrecht. Geo. C. New York. Sullivan. Dolan & Co., New York. Tonner. O. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co., Chas. H., Madison, N. J. Traendly & Schrenck, New York. Traveling Wholesale Florists, New York. United Cut Flower Co., New York. Vaughan, A L. & Co., Chicago. AVeiland & Risch Co., Chicago. AVeiss, Herman, New York. Wietor Bros., Chicago. Winterson Co., E. F., Chicago. Young & Co., A. I., New York. Zech & Mann, Chicago. Protects Preserves White Greenhouse Paint "IT STAYS WHITE" 651-659W.WashingioiiBlvd.,Chlcago,Ill. ■iJHkA:^^*^^^^^?^ i ■■^>iifiiy.'(?i^:fi^iiiM casibridge: NE'W YORK World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of FLOWER POTS Why? A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. George Keller Pottery Go. Successors to 6E0.KELLER&$0N, Monnfactnrers ot Red Pots Before buying write for prioei 2614-2622 Heradon St„ CHICAGO. F.O. PIERCE CO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK MASTICA ia elastic and tenacious, admits of expansion and contraction. Putty be- comes hard and brittle. Broken glass easily removed without breaking other glass, as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. * LL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo- ^^ rists wishing to do business with Europe should send for th© Horticultural Advertiser This ia the British Trade Paper, being read weelily by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1,000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscriptions, to cover postage, $1.00. As the H. A. is a purely TRADE me- dium applicants should, with the sub- scription, send a cony of their cataloe or other evidence that they belons to the nursery or seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OP "H. A." LOWDHAM. NOTTS. ElVGLAND. Azalea Pots. Hangr- ^^ttci^^^^ fnff Baskets, Lawn V Vases. TJrns, Etc. d Red Pots Refined Clays — Skjlled Labor THE ZANE POTTERY CO. so. ZANESVILIjE, OHIO "Moss Aztec" AVare HORACE C. GRAY CO. 200 Fifth Avenue New York Mention the American Florist tvhen writing Wired Toothpicks 10,000, $2.50 ; S0,000, $11.00, Hanutactnred by W. 3. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample Free. For Sale by Dealers. Me7ition the American FloHst tohen writing If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Referenee Department, Write Us About It 1921. The American Florist, 311 The recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrijps and soft scale. FUNGIMC. For mildew, rust and other blights affecting flowers, fruits nnd 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 MADISON. N. J. Mention the American FlorUt wJien writini; Florists' Pots Our plant at York. Pa., has made florists' pots for nearly ninety years. We tOOk First Prize at Last Three Exposi- tions. We may not be the oldest manufacturers in our line, but assuredly have the best pots. Try Ds on yonr next order. Prices Low. Quality Guaranteed. Address all coDUnmiicatioDs to The Progressive Ciay Company Ninth Floor, Marbridite Building, New York City Branch Office, Bulletin Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa Mention the Ainerican Florist when writinp 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 Dol- lar. (International money or- der.) Subscribe today and keep in touch with Eurooean markets and tonics. THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY BVRItiI.EY. BNGLAND. Mention the American Florist when writing $8.50 1,000 Letterheads 1,000 Envelopes Bond Stock — Send Cash with order. All work is guaranteed. Proofs fur- nished of worii: before printing, eo that any changes necessary may be made. GOCiHAMi PRINTERY, INC. 643 South Dearborn Street, CHIOAOO. 10 Print fcworythinji Mention the American Florist when writing I I r 1 I i r 1 i ', J r > t J f ) When Y)u Are Peadjj To Talk Building Sa\j Vken and Vhere and Veil Be There I I i Trvington New York Philadelphia Chicago Boston Cleveland Toronto mm mm r ■ Light, strong, durable. Made of sheet steel. Make your own concrete posts for your benches. They cost less than Cedar Posts and last forever. Ivery Grower should have our Post Moulds on hand. Prices gladly submitted upon request. Superior Machine & Boiler Works CHICAGO, ILL. 840-850 West Superior Street, Mention the American Florist when writing it Lets the Florist Sleep GIBLIN GREENHOUSE BOILER Guaranteed to Sept. 1st against decline and advance, send for catalog now. GIBLIN g COMPANY, Utica, N. Y Mention the American Florist when writinp John C. Noninger Co. GREENHOUSES Designers - Mannfactnrers - BaUdera We sell the complete bouse or any part 908 Blackbawk St., CHICAGO, HjIj. Before 12 Fynchon St. No loss if you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 36c per 1000: 3,000 for $1.00 Postpaid ■Wm. Schlatter &■ Son Spring After 312 The America n Fl oris t. Aug. 20, Index to Advertisers. -illenj K 293 Alpha Floral Co 294 Americ'nBulb Co.l iSl AmlingECCo 289 Anderson S A .294 Angermueller G H Co 284 Aphine Mfg Co 311 Apollo Flower Shop 295 AtlaoticGrassSdCo.301 Atteaux FE & Co.. .Ill B Baer JuliuB 294 Barclay Nursery 304 Barnard \V W Co... 301 Barnes W J 297 Bassett& Washburn. 282 Batten Floral & Seed Co 280 BattistaMatthew A. .298 Baumer Aue 299 Baum's Home of Flowers 296 Baur Window Glass Co IV BayersdorferH&Co.2S8 Bees Ltd 294 Berger Bros 290 Berning H G 290 Blackistone Inc 298 Bodger J &Sona Co. 302 Bohannon Flo Co. ..294 Botanical Nurs Co ..278 Bramley & Son 294 Braslan Seed Grow- lers Co 300 Breitmeyer'sJ Sons. 298 BrennerEdward 293 Broadway Florist. ...295 Brown A J Seed Co . .300 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 301 Bruns H N 301 Bryan Alonzo J .305 BudlongCoJ A 287 Bunyard 297 Burpee W A Co 301 BorrCR&Co 306 California Florists.. 294 Callahan TJ& Co.. .312 Cen tral Floral Co 299 Charles Harry 292 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 283 Clark E 5 Seed Co.. 301 Llarke'sSons D 295 Clay & Son HI Coan J J 292 Conard & Jones Co. .304 CongressFl'w'rShp 297 Cooke Geo H 299 Cowee W J 310 Coy H C Seed Co... 302 Craig Robt Co 3ii5 Culp W H&Co 297 Danker Fred A 297 Dards Chas 297 Decorative Greens ^Co 288 De Graaf Bros Ltd. .302 Diener Richard Co.. 302 Dietsch A «t Co IV Dominion FloralCo. 298 Dorner F& Sons Co .305 Doyle & Booth 292 DreerH A lu Dunlop JohnH 298 Eble Charles 295 Eckrich .A 298 Edwards Folding Box Co IV Erne& Co 288 Eyres H G 294 Fallon Florist 299 Fish HenryBerrien. .301 Foerster Co Jos 284 Foley Ureenhouse MfgCo IV Ford M C 293 Ford William F 293 Fox's 296 Frey & Frey 296 Froment H E 293 Frost Chas 305 Furrow &Co 297 Gasser J M Co 294 George Alex S 294 Giblin & Co 311 GnattOve Co The... 288 Goldstein 1 293 GorhamPrinterylnc 311 Grakelow Chas H 299 Grand RapidsFloCo.295 Grimm & Gorly 295 Gude Bros 299 H Habermehl'sSonsJJ .294 ''agenburger Cail ..306 Hammond's Paint & Slug Shot Wks.. IV Hardesty & Co 298 Hart Geo B 293 Hart Henry 299 Haven Seed Co 301 Hayes Irene 298 Heinl John G & Son. 294 Henderson A&Co.. I 278 Henderson Lewis 299 Hentz&Nash 292 Hess & Swoboda... 29i HessioD '297 Hews& Co A H 3in Hill D Nurs Co 304 HillE. G. aCo 279 Hogewoning & Sons .302 Hollywood Gardens 296 Holm aOlson 296 Holton & HunkelCo.291 Hooker H M Glass & Paint Co 310 Hort Adve'tiser ... 310 Hort Trade Journal. .311 Houghton Gorney Flower Shop 294 Hurff Edgar F. 301 I Ickes-BraunMill Co. TV Idlewild Greenhs 299 Jahn Hugo 299 Johnson & Chronis . . 294 Joy FloralCo 298 Kasting W F Co I KellerPott'yCoGeo. .310 Keller SonsJB 295 K.elway & Son 301 Kennicott Bros Co.. 282 Kervan Co The 293 KesslerWrn. 293 Kottmiller A 297 Kroeschell Bros Co III Rruchten John 289 KuhlGeo A 305 Lagarde&Speelman.304 LandrethSeedCo...302 Lange A 295 LangFlo &NursCo.296 Lichten berger J 292 Littlefield Florist.. ..294 Lord &BurnhamCo .311 Louise Flo Shop 295 M McCallum Co 291 McClenahanGrhs..,283 McHutchison& Co. .302 Mackie William 293 Malandre Bros 297 Mangel 294 Mattbewson's 299 Meconi Paul 293 Memphis Floral Co.. 297 Metaire Ridge Nurs 298 Meyer A 298 Meyer John C Florist Thread Works 284 Michell HenryFCo. .302 GREENHOUSE GLASS Best Brands SHARP. PARTRIDGE & CO. 2263 Lumber St., CHICZIGO A Callahan wide span design that is deservedly popular with florists. You Have Waited Long Enough. It is not too late to erect a Callahan Cut-to-Fit Greenhouse before cold weather. 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MillangJosA 293 Miller Bros Co 301 Miller Floral Co 295 Moninger J C Co. ...311 Murray Samuel 297 N Neidinger JosG Co.. 291 NewellA 299 N Y Cut Flower Ex.. 293 NY FloralCo 296 Niessen Leo Co 290 O Olympia Florist 297 Orchard Paper Co... 285 P Park FloralCo 299 PedrickG R& Son.. 302 Pennthe Florist 298 Philips Bros 299 Pierce F O Co 310 Pierson FR Co .. . 1 Pierson AN(Inc)..I 280 Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 300 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 299 Pillsburyl L 299 Pittsburgh Cut Flo Co 291 Podesta&Baldocchi.298 PoehlmannBrosCo. . 11 PollworihCCCo....291 Potter Floral Co 297 Poultry Feed Co III Progressive CIayCo.31I Pulverized Manure Co The Ill Pyfer AT&Co 289 R Raedlein Basket Co. 28^ Raijdall ALCo 289 Randall's Flo Shop. .298 Randolph & Mc- Clements 297 Rawlings Elmer 305 Ready Reference... .307 Reed&Keller IV Kegan Ptg House ... IV ReidEdw 290 ReinbergGeo 289 Reinberg Peter 283 Rice Bros 291 Rice Jerome B Seed Co 301 RobinsonJCSeedCo.3P2 Rock WmL Flo Co. 296 RodgersJW 297 Rohnert Waldo. .301 Rosaia Bros 299 Rosery Floral Co.... 299 Rosendale Grhs 306 Routzahn Seed Co . . .302 RuschG&Co 291 S SalzerSeedCoJ A..298 SceeryEdw 299 Schiller the Florist.. 294 Schillo A Lum Co... IV Schlatter W & Son. .311 Schmidt ChasL.... 294 Seligman Sam 288 Shaffer Geo C 298 Sharp Partridge & i;o 312 SheppardHW 298 Siebrecht Geo C 293 Simon & Son 1 N....301 Situations & Wants .275 SkidelskySS&Co.. I Smith A W & Co. ...297 Smith & CoE D ....305 Smith Henry Flo Co 298 Speelman CJ&Sons.304 Storrs&Harrison Co. 305 StumppGE M 297 Sullivan Dolan &Co.292 Superior Machine & Boiler Works . 311 Bailey's New Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture Price: $48.00 Sold Only In Complete Seta American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO T ThorburnJM & Co. 301 TonnerO A&L A..287 Totty Chas H 305 Traendly& Schenck . 293 Traveling Wholesale Florist 293 Trepel Joseph 295 U United Cut Flo Co.. 293 V Vaughan A L Co ...285 Vaughan's Seed Store 1 277 303 Vick's Sons Jas... .302 Vincent RJr& Sons Co I W Walker F Co 299 WallerLDSeedCo.301 WaolerN 288 292 Weber FH 295 Weiland& Risch...289 Weir Jas 298 Weiss Herman 293 Welch's Flower Shp. 299 Wietor Bros 284 Williams MrsE A.. 296 Winterson CoE F..288 WittboldGCo 295 wittboldHCo 296 Wolfjohn 296 Wolfskin Bros & MorrisGoldens^n .295 Woodruff SD &Sons-302 Yokohama NursCo .301 Young A L&C0....292 Zane Pottery Co... .310 Zech& Mann... 286 289 UmBrica is "the Pram of ths JIesse}; thsre may bs mars cnmfart Mmidships, but wb are tba Erst to tauob Unknawn Seas-" Vol. LVII. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 27, 1921. No. 1734 The American Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1921 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post OHice at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3,' 1879. Published Evert Saturday et AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameno, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.50 a year; Canada, $9.50: Kurope and Countries in Postal Union, S3.00. Volumes Half Yearly From August 3, 1901. Single Copies, 10 cents. Address a 11 correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officebs— Thomab Roland, Nahant, Mass., President; Adolphus Gude, Washington, D. C, Vice-President; John Young, 41-43 West 18th St., New York, Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. Officers-Elect — S. S. Pbnnock, Philadelphia, Pa., President; Samuel Mdrkat, Kansas City. Mo., Vice-President; John Young, New York, Secretary; J. J. Hebs, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. The thirty-eighth annual convention will be held at Kansas City, Mo., August, 1922. Fifth National Flower Show. The Fifth National Flower Show will beheld at Cleveland, O., March 25 to April 1, 1922, FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION. Next annual meeting at Toronto, Ont., October 11-13,1921. Officers; Philip Breitmeter, De- troit, Mich., President; H. G. Dillemuth, To- ronto, Ont., Vice-President; Albert Pochelon, Detroit, Mich., Secretary ; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Next annual convention and exhibition at Chicago, November 16-17,1921. Officers: S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa.. President; N. J. WiBTuB, Chicago, Vice- President; C.W. Johnson, 141 Summit Street, Rockford. 111., Secretary; Chas. H. Tottt. Madison, N. J., Treasurer. ASSOfclATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Nest annual meeting at Detroit, Mich., Sep- tember 13-15, 1921. Officers: F. H. Rutherford. Hamilton, Ont., President; W. B. Jones. 2800 Brighton Road, N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa., Secretary- Treasurer AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, at Hotel Pennsylvania, New York, September 27-30, 1921: Officers : Richard Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., President; E. C. Vick 205 Elwood Ave.. Newark, N. J., Secretary. The Washington Convention Next Convention, i^ansas City, Mo., 1922. OFFICERS FOR 1922: Pres., S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa. Vice-Pres., Samuel Murray, Kansas City, Mo. Secretary, John Young, New York. Treasurer, J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb. DIRECTORS ELECTED: Wallace R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. F. L. Atkins, Rutherford, N. . Black- istone and wife, John H. Small III, Elmer C. Maybei-ry and others, who were untiring in their efforts to add to the comfort and the pleasure of the visitors during the week. Although there was a splendid attendance at the first session, Tuesday morning, the number at subsequent meetings rarely equalled more than 25 per cent of those in Washington for the occasion. Max Schling's audience, however, was an exception, for although it was the closing event, it equalled in attendance the opening session. Wednesday Afternoon's Proceedings. Secretary Young read the excellent report of Chairman Henry Penn, of the publicity committee, which was well re- ceived. Geo. Aamus, in charge of the finances of this committee, rendered his statement, and decried the lack of support from the trade. There were a number of billboards that had not been disposed of, and in coming from Chicago to Washington by automo- bile, he had noticed only one board. The committee, he said, would not do any advertising- until the money was in hand. Chicago has recently paid .f600 into the treasury, its percentage for one month, and St. Louis a large sum also, but they alone could not keep the publicity campaign in action. Mr. Asmus, in conclusion, said that the trade had never invested money from which it received better retvirns. 314 The American Florist. Au§. 27, ••Publicity for Florists." by L. D. Fernald, advertising manager for the New York Post, was an exceedingly interesting' paper and full of practical points. He thought the slogan, "Say It With Flowers," most admirable, and highly commended the florists' trade press. He believed that the individual florist who would place considerable advertisement with newspapers would greatly benefit from this course. Major P. F. O'Keefe. who took for his sub- ject, "National Advertising," followed his usual style, which was full of vigor and enthusiasm. He gave examples of successful advertising' campaigns in other lines, and outlined a plan 'ivhere- by additional funds for the national campaign could be obtained. ' Books containing printed forms of contracts were passed out and taken by many of the members present, which called for the amount subscribed to be paid on January 1 of each year for the next four years. W. F. Gude read the re- port of the committee on tariff legisla- tion, which was well received. Secre- tary Young then read a telegram from the Kansas City Florists' Club, express- ing greetings and hearty approval for the selection of that city for the 1922 convention. The secretary also read a letter from the Near East Association of Armenian Relief, and a resolution of sympathy was adopted by the society. Mrs. Ella Grant Wilson told of t\\v helpless condition of J. Austin Shaw, so well known to all. and asked that the members write cheering letters to Mr. Shaw, whose address is 121 Pica avenue, Santa Monica, Calif. W. F. Gude extended an invitation to all Shriners present to meet with the Washington lodge at its luncheon, Friday, on the roof garden of the Hotel Washington. At the suggestion of the president the convention ad- journed to permit the members to view the splendid trade exhibits. Thursday's Proceedings. The election of officers occupied the first hour of Thursday morning's ses- sion, from 10 to 11 o'clock. The only contest was for the seats on the board of directors, there being three nomi- nations for the two vacancies as fol- lows: F. L. Atkins, Rutherford, N. J.; Wm. P. Ekas, Baltimore, Md., and Wallace R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. In his report to Uie convention, Judge of Elections Jos. Manda announced the results as follows : For president, S, S, Pennock, 169; vice-president, Samuel Murray, 168; secretary, John Young, 167; treasurer, J. J. Hess, 166; Board of Directors : Wallace R. Pierson, 100: S. L. Atkins, 92, and W. F. Ekas 7.S. President Roland then declared those elected to be the officers for the ensuing year. Telegrams were read by Secretary Young from Samuel Murray, the vice- president-elect, and the Kansas City j Florists' Club, assuring the society of their heartiest co-operation in making the 1022 meeting a great success. The report of the judges on trade exhibits was then read by Chairman J. H. Pep- per. George Asmus, chairman of the national flower show committee, gave a very interesting account of the progress made by his committee. President Roland emphasized the importance of the show which involved an outlay of •"fTO.ono and urged every one to do his utmost to support it. One of the great features, he said, would be the Bur- rough's collection of orchids, the finest in the country. President Robert Pyle Prof. H. C. Irish, St. Louis, Mo. Entomologist ol Society of American Florists. spoke for the American Rose Society, which he was sure would do its part, as did A. F. J. Baur for the American Car- nation Society, which organization was making' a special schedule calling par- ticularly for decorative effects. Her- man P. Knoble stated that all lovers of flowers in Cleveland, O., commer- cial as well as amateur, were greatly interested in the exhibition. The work had been divided up into 30 com- i"nittees, all of which had competent chairmen. A landscape expert and a noted interior decorator were perfect- ing plans for the artistic arrangement of the exhibition halls, which together with the handsome building would reach a perfection that would eclipse all previous efforts. He urged securing choice specimen plants from private estates, as this stock was lacking in the Cleveland district. Philip Breit- meyer promised great assistance from the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso- ciation. The "Value of Flower Shows in Publicity for the Florists' Business" was the topic of a very interesting address by Chas. H. Totty. Mr. Totty was thoroughly convinced from his experience with the successful New York shows that they would be a great factor in every community in promot- ing the love for and sale of flowers. Afternoon Session. A paper on the "Maintenance of Soil Fertility" by Prof. James H. Beattie, horticulturist, United States Department of Agriculture, Washing- ton, was most comprehensive, being full of practical suggestions on this matter so important to greenhouse men. "Standardization of the Grading of Cut Flowers." by Jos. Kohout, Lib- ertyville. Ill-, showed the essayist had g'iven the subject careful thought. He spoke of the great difficulties in apply- ing the same standard to all parts of the country. Max Schling. in the dis- cussion that followed, thought there should be a standard adopted so sim- ple that it could be understood by all. A No. 12 rose would mean a good flower with about a 12-inch stem, and so on up to the longest. After con- siderable discussion the president was directed to appoint a committee of three, consisting of a grower, retailer and wholesaler, to go into this sub- ject and try and work out a national standard for length of stems and qual- ities of cut flowers, and present same at the ne.xt convention. Telegrams of greetings were ordered sent to Robert Craig and John W^estcott, both of whom, early pioneers in the work of the society, were unable to be present. The report of the committee on memorials was then presented by Michael Barker, chairman. This was read by Secretary Young, all standing during its rendition. "Demonstration of Flower Arrange- ments." by Max Schling was the clos- ing and at the same time the feature of the convention, as he was honored by the largest audience of any of the sessions. Using the large platform table, which he had piled full of flowers of all kinds, including orchids, and also that of the stenographer's table in front, he gave practical demonstrations in the arrangement of wreaths with va- rious decorations, also sprays. During the progress of the work he kept up a witty line of description that put his audience in good humor. He worked -fast,, completin.g, one^ piece after another, usmg tne same nowers witn variations over and over again. His luncheon decorations on the st'eliog- rapher's table were quickly placed and quite effective. In finishing his work he made a corsage of the cattleyas which he presented to Mrs. J. C. Vaughan, and arranging the spray orchids in a vase he gave this to Wm. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AT CONVENTION HALL, WASHINGTON, D. C, AUGUST 16-18 1921. The American Florist. 315 F. Glide for Mrs. Gude. He then con- tinued his lecture, illustrated with lantern slides, showing' many beautiful bridal bouquets and other artistic ar- rangements which were full of sug'sres- tions for the retail florist. He was loudly applauded and given the thanks of the convention at the close of his lecture. The report of the committee on final resolutions was then presented, after which the convention adjourned to meet in Cleveland at the national flower show. The Membership Drive. The report of Chairman J. F. Am- mann on the special drive for new members of which there was a brief de- scription in last week's issue, brought out a general discussion which was very interesting. Mr. Ammann was cleaiiy disappointed that the goal of 1,000 members had not been reached, but he said he was not discouraged and hoped to see the full complement before January 1, 1922. He said that if florists had as much trouble to sell a .¥5 plant as it was to sell a 3-5 mem- bership, many of them would go out of the business. Each member of the craft should be willing to spend the hour or two that would secure a new member in return for the great work the society has done for them. All the various societies mothered by the national organization and the florists' clubs of the country were directly traceable to its influence and the won- derful publicity campaign with its priceless slogan, "Say It With Flowers." He spoke of the advantages of more money in the active fund which would enable the society to push its work more vigorously. Philip Breitmeyer made a vigorous short ad- dress in which he stated the best way to raise nnore funds was to secure more members, not to sit here and talk about it, but start some real construc- tive work in securing them. Let us not be satisfied until we have 10,000 on the roll. Herman P. Knoble, as chairman of the finance committee, went somewhat into detail as to the amount of money it took to carry a membership. The life membership of last year had been taken advantage of by many which had cut down the revenue for the active fund very materially. There was no way to overcome this except to raise the dues or get new members and he thought the latter the way out. Messrs. Hess, Rasmussen and Ander- son were certain new members was the solution. George Asmus said the so- ciety was richer than it had ever been before and all it needed was an in- creased membership. Several mem- bers interested in the drive told of the futulity of letters, stating that per- sonal solicitation was the only efiicient way. Henry Siebrecht referred to the enthusiasm of tlie early days of the society, 30 years ago, when several men sat up nearly all night in getting out a small sheet with news of the convention and which was the fore- runner of The AMEaiicAN Florist afterwards, and several other trade magazines, all of which are very valu- able to the business. Growers then gave freely of their information. The society brought about this giving of general cultural directions to the trade and every inan engaged in the busi- ness should feel obligated to join and swell its membership. The matter of raising the dues was suggested, but met with no encouragement and a motion to this effect was soon tabled. ^A^allace R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. Director- Elect Society of American Florists. Report of Judges of Trade Exhibition. .SECTION.S A, B & F BUI:bS, FLOWERS, ETC. HIGHLY COMMENDED. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, for a fine collection of French, Japanese and Dutch bulbs, es- pecially in mammoth bulbs of Harris- sii, and a collection of cut gladioli. National Bulb Farms, Benton Har- bor, Mich.,, for Michigan grown narcissi and tulips from Holland grown mother bulbs, and collection of gladioli. Henry F. Michell Co.. Philadelphia, Pa., for a display of French, Dutch and Bermuda bulbs, and an extensive ex- hibit of garden requisites. John Pommert, Amelia, C, for new Gladiolus Purity. nOiVORABLE MENTION". Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J., for cattleya hybrids and other orchids. Louis Hahn & Son, Pittsburgh, Pa., for new Coleus Harding. Jackson & Perkins, Newark, N. Y.. for exhibit of pot grown lilacs, field grown deutzias, etc. W. A. Manda, Inc., South Orange. N. J., collection of cacti. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y., for nephrolepis. Henry A. Dreer. Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., for highly colored crotons, palms, etc. Robert Craig Co., Norwood, Pa., for highly colored crotons and arecas. Henry J. Faust, Merion, Pa., for a display of Teddy, Jr., and nephrolepis and well grown cyclamens. Fruitland Nurseries, Augusta, Ga., for a display of outdoor grown Azalea Indica and ardisias. United Bulb Growers, Inc., Sassen- heim, Holland, and New Y'ork, for Hol- land grown bulbs. J. K. Rugowski Seed Co., Manitowoc, Wis., for cut asters. H. C. Doescher. New Orleans, La., for palms, foliage and flowering plants, southern grown lily bulbs. Will Rehder, Wilmington, N. C, for an unusual display of sarracenias. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, O,, for solanums and hydrangeas. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N, J., for araucarias. Isaac H. Moss, Inc., Baltimore, Md., for evergreens. Joseph Heacock Co., Philadelphia, for palms. John Lewis Childs, Flowerfield, N, Y., for cut gladioli, B. Hammond Tracy. Wenham, Mass., for Primulinus hybrids and gladioli. C. U. Liggit, Philadelphia, for speci- men ferns. McCaw Bros., Norwood, Pa., for Pan- danus Veitchii, dracsenas, etc. Anton Schultheis, New York, for win- ter blooming plants, including ericas, hydrangeas, etc. Roman J. Irwin, New York, for speci- men plants. A. N. Pierson, Inc.. Cromwell, Conn., for a display of ericas, ardisias and adiantums. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J.,' for kentias and hybrid cattleyas. A. L. MlLLEE, Julius -A, Peterson, Jos. Kohout, Judges. sections c & D — greenhouse supplies, certificate of merit. Vasil steam Systems, East Washing- ton, D. C, for Vasil hand stoker, a novel device for use in fuel con- sumption. John A. Evans Co., Richmond, Va.. for exhibit of ventilating apparatus parts. Lord & Burnham Co., New York, il- lustrations of gi-eenhouse construction. Foley Greenhouse Manufacturing Co., Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AT CONVENTION HALL, WASHINGTON, D. C, AUGUST 16 18. 316 The American Florist. Aug. 27, Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago, for photos of boilers and ice-making ma- chinery. American Greenhouse Manufacturing Co., Pana, 111., for a section of a green- house showing novel features, particu- larly reinforced sash bars. Li. C. Sti-oh & Sons, Batavia, N. Y.. for Thoromix shredder, for shredding soils. F. R. PlERSON, E. H. MANN, E. Ali;en Pierce, Judges. SECTIONS E & G — FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. CERTIFICATE OP MERIT. M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, Pa., for a very artistic display of its merchandise. HONORABLE MENTION. Ove Gnatt Co., La Porte, Ind., for prepared wreath and ceramic ware. A. L. Randall Co., Chicago, for com- bination florists' counter and work bench. M. Rice Co., for lace effect basket. HIGHLY COMM.ENDED. Henshaw Floral Co., New York, for lustre ware. H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. Philadelphia, Pa., for white metal flower containers and lamp. S. A. Weller, Zanesville, O., for Louella ware. Zane Pottery Co., South Zanesville, O., for merchandise pottery container. Wertheimer Bros., New York, for silver ribbon and crepe. Jos. G. Niedinger Co.. Philadelphia, Pa., for prepared wreaths and novelties. Sohloss Bros., Ribbons, Inc., New York, for fringe brilliantaire, double fair ribbon and bridal scarf. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, floral ribbon. Lion & Co., crepe corsage ribbon and Liberty bond gilt edge corsage ribbon. M. H. Levine Co., New York, for rainbow netting. A. L. Randall Co. for line of baskets, Randall's gem, fibre folding box, col- ored green and gray. Cohen & Hiller, New York, for metal cloth and ribbons. George B. 'Haa-t «& Co., Rochester, N. Y., for prepared foliage and wreath. M. Adler, New York, for Sheffield vases. Wm. Rehder, Wilmington, N. C, for sarracenia flora. Orchard Paper Co., St. Louis, Mo., for wrapping paper with water mark, "Say It "With Flowers." S. Hanfling & Co., New York, for doughboy's shoes. Burlington Willowware Shops, Bur- lington, la., for black and gold finish baskets-. A. E. GUDE, Max Sohling, Judges. Report of American Products Committee The drastic and sudden promulgation of Quarantine No. 37 by the federal hor- ticultural board preventing the importa- tion after June 1, 1919 of so many plants and bulbs that had come to be con- sidered necessities by the florists, nurs- erymen, and amateur horticulturists, causes the question of the develop- ment of American products to become one of the most important and vital questions we have before us today. It is impossible for your committee to give any complete synopsis of what has al- ready been accomplished along this line on account of the extreme distance to be covered. Your committee would at this time ask if those assembled in con- vention bring to the attention of our members what progress is being made in their locality either in the cultiva- tion of plants that have been debarred from importation, or in the substitution of other plants that might take their place. We know of no other subject that can so well occupy the attention of the conivention as this important matter. The attention qf ; the commit- tee has already been called to some of the progress which is being made along this line. In the matter of orchid growing, considerable progress has already been made in producing seed- ling orchids. These, the committee understand, can be brought into flower in about eight years from seed. Many of our largest growers are already very successfully at work on this im- portant flower. Azaleas aa-e also being grown in various localities very successfully, but as this is a slow growing plant, it svill take time and patience to produce them in sufficient quantity. Hybridi tea -roses are being also budded here extensively and. before long, will be grown in sufiicient quantities to meet the demand as there is no doubt but that roses of all kinds can be grown just as well here as in Europe. The committee's attention has been called to the extensive cultivation of palms in California. This state, with its wonderful climate, is already produc- ing a great many seed, plants and bulbs that were formerly imported and that are important nursery and florist products. Tennessee, also with its fine climate, is already producing a great many plants and bulbs that luxuriate in its fertile soil. — Lilium candidum, gladiolia, spriea, etc. In the mountains, native azaleas and rhododendrons luxuriate. Here would probably be a fertile field for the pro- duction commerically of the finer hy- brid varieties. Undoubtedly many sec- tions of our country offer opportunity for the production of these plants on a profitable scale and it depends upon the enterprise and local initiative of our members to develop different plants particularly suited to their local- ity and climate. In Massachusettes, young rhododendrons, azaleas, and mountain laurel are being grown by the tens of thousands, and in various localities throughout New Jersey rhododendrons, azaleas and other plants of this character are being extensively propogated. We have heretofore been dependent upon Germany and Europe for pot- grown lilacs, but some of the finest lilacs that have ever been grown are plants that have been especially grown and prepared here and have given much finer results than .those usUfilly obtained abroad. There is a gerat opportun- ity in this country for the development and improvement of different plants developed under our own climatic con- ditions. In introducting varieties from Europe, they were produced under different climatic conditions, which were not always suited to our climate. Take for instance in forcing roses; ten years ago most of the varieties were varieties of foreign origin, but today the most 'important varieties which are growing are of American origin and a great improvement over the kinds which we were growing a few years ago, showing the great opportunity that exists for the patient and intelligent production of improved varieties developed here,, under our own climatic conditions and standards. A great improvement has also been made especially in the hybrid Wich- uraiana roses which are particularly suited to our climate. Some wonder- ful results have been obtained along these lines showing the possibilitites which we bejieve are only the fore- runner of what may still be accom- plished. Gladioli offer a great field for improvement and have become one of our most important sum'mer florist flowers owing to the greatly improved varieties that have been introduced, and we believe much more can be done along this line than has been accom- plished. Dahlias are growing in popu- larity, and while a few men have been doing something with them, there is room for vast improvement. Some one who has the genius and time can do some good work along this line. There is nothing that would pay the American grower better than to pro- duce new varieties suited to our climate, especially those . that will bloom during our dry season and will produce long stems and keeping qual- ities. Your committee wishes to call par- ticular attention to the wonderful work of the Arnold Arboretum in connection with the Harvard university, Jamaica Plains, Mass., under Prof. Charles S. Sargent's direction. Through the work of Ernst H. 'Wilson there has been gathered a wonderful collection of new and rare plants from China, Japan and i^^f J l|uij|te-iiiiOTMiK^ i.x^ ^^^^^^H HI^^^^Hk? '-i^M Viol^ '~~ Vi^' ' ^ bI ^^^^^HHPSiP^ ^^"1 ^^&1#J tS^aM- .^Jfe^ m M^ I ^^^^^^^^^0f^^^lk^M ^^s^i^^ Tm f^^g! H^i ^S^^^I^^^K^^mm khIWI^SX^l HI mK UJtf Pr^n^MJ 1 ^ 1 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AT MOUNT VERNON, AUGUST 19. 1921. The American Florist. 317 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AT WASHINGTON, D. C, General View of the Trade Exhibits. AUGUST 16-18. the far east. It is fair to say that Mr. Wilson has secured more valuable new plants than all the collectors who have preceded him. This wonlilerful col- lection of new plants is available to anyone and the Arnold Arboretum should be a mecca for those who are interested in the development of new plants. Feank R. Pierson, B. G. HILL, CHAELES L. BAUM. Committee. Report of Flower Show Committee. Without detail I will briefly give you the facts regarding the big show to be held next spring in Cleveland, O. Our committee re.ioices in the thought of once more staging, with the assistance of the may allied kindred organizations, the one big event of our industry. Try as we may, nothing else we do or have done arouses so much enthusiasm, and it is well that this is so. For only by the united support of all concerned, can we succeed in our venture. We held a wonderful exhibition in 1916 in Philadephia, Pa., the year of our last show. You are all acquainted with the history of the contemplated show that was to be staged in St. Louis, Mo., in 1918, and how after the expenditure of between $6,000 and $7,000, we were forced by the war ito call off the planned exhibition. Fortunately we had a good sized balance in the national flower show fund from previous ex- hibitions, so that we did not have to ask the guarantors to pay any of the loss. And we still have a good sized working capital of about $4,000 in this fund. And now for the next show. Cleve- land, splendidly located geographi- cally, wonderfully experienced in the conduct of big flower show. We have another important factor, and that is a city that is organized and has a reputation for doing things well. This means much. Each of its committees has its specific work to do, and is entirely responsible for the same, the chairman of each forming an executive committee that has con- trol of all things necessary to pro- mote and make possible the success of the show. Then there is our well organized committee who are all men of show experience, and who act as the guiding hand of the wonderful under- taking. Then we have Secretary Baur of the American Carnation Society, and also representatives of the Ameri- can Rose Society, who by virtue of their flnancial interests, are members of our board. I attended a meeting in Cleveland last January and although the date of the show was over a year away, the committees without excep- tion were all working and had reports of offer. And now a word about the wonderful building whei'e we are going to stage this event. It is located on the Cleveland lake front and is in the heart of the business section. It is municipally owned and we hope to be one of the first to use it, if not the first. The building is a wonderful structure of steel, granite, marble, etc., and has two large floors connected by wide stairways that will enable us to keep the trade exhibit somewhat separated. We have arranged to have the exhibi- tors in this section use built-in booths, all uniform, so as to do away with the unsightly imaginary line, or make shift partitions we have been using in the past. Efforts will be made to make this floor beautiful. The upper floor, if our plans carry, we wish to form into one large complete garden. Those of you who have seen national shows in the past, can just about real- ize, how, with ideal surroundings such an exhibit would look. Premiums have been printed and circulated that con- tain the offer of over $20,000 in prizes. Just think, the entire expense of the first national flower show held in Chi- cago was just about this amount. Our budget of expense for the coming show is $55,00)0, this without considering what each exhibitor will expend. I maintain there is spent close to $150,- 000 In staging this show, wjiich does not include the costs of the exhibits. Thus you will see the responsibility our committee shoulders. And thus we must have the support of all con- cerned, and no one should refuse to do his bit. We must have no refusals, for the success of these enormous ex- hibitions puts a stamp on our indus- try we cannot obtain in any other manner. By our actions they shall know us, and us is you. You have put the burden of this enormous task, and we in turn ask and demand your sup- port. We must have exhibits. Would not you hold your head in shame should not we be able to do as we advertise? And that is — A grand na- tional flower show under the auspices of the Society of American Florists, afiiliated with combined horticultural and trade organizations in staging the grandest flower show ever held. Now, you must grow for this event, not the ordinary, but the best you can produce. Do not "Let George do it," for if we did that, what a ter- rible calamity it would be. Every in- ducement has been made through the premium list to Insure superfine ex- hibits. Just think, $5,000 for one class — more money than we formerly used for the entire premium list of the old fall shows, such as were staged In Chicago and elsewhere. Thus we are progressing. And, men, you must do your bit. Read the list carefully and prepare in advance. We do not want, nor can we expect Cleveland to supply the exhibits necessary. They must come from all parts of the coun- try, coast to coast. We should have a larger number of men like our loyal and progressive president, Thomas Ro- land, who is willing to sacrifice thou- ands of dollars for the industry he loves, and which we all honor him for. Then there are the Plersons, Heacocks, Rohrers, Mandas, and so many I can- not mention them. A great many who live in Boston, Mass., should think of the wonderful things that have been accomplished there in the last two "big shows. The guarantee fund is fully subscribed, space is being purchased, and a word on the latter to the pros- pective exhibitor. Statistics show us that the national flower show has the distinction of being attended by more than double the trade at our annual conventions. It also occurs at a time of the year when we are In a buying mood. And as there is only so much space, first come, first served. And now, in conclusion, put the following date down — no florist in the trade can afford to miss it : Next spring In Cleveland, March 25-April 1, Inclusive. Geo. Asmus, Chairman, National Flower Show Committee. 318 The American Florist. Aug. 27, Report of the Entomologist. Insect depredations, apparently, were not unusually severe throug'hout the country as a whole, during' the past year. In fact, no reports were received of greater damage by any kind than in former years. Some appeared in fewer numbers in given localities than during the previous years. For example, the bag worm which did great damage during' 3010-20 in St, Louis and vicinity has hardly been noticed this seasftn. Chinch-bugs and grass hoppers have also done much less damage than the . year before. The unusually warm weather of last winter caused many persons to predict the presence of an unusually large number of destructive insects during 1021. It was a wrong forecast, especially for the midwest regions. Various reasons have been attributed for the smaller number. The most common one being the fact that a killing frost occvu-red late in spring which was supposed to have destroyed a large number of insects. This may be true of the bag-worm as well as other kinds, or it may be possible that parasites caused the destruction of many injurious insects. So far as I know the cause for the smaller num- ber this year is only a matter of con- jecture. Likewise Aphidae have ap- peared in fewer numbers generally than last year, especially on out-door plants. On the other hand, the red spider has been more prevalent in my own locality than for several seasons. This may be due to the unusually long season of hot and dry weather. While insect devastations may have been less this year, growers should not be less persistent in preventing their reappearance in great numbers. A sea- son of neglect is sure to be followed by one with many new insect outbreaks. I believe we should spray and fumigate on the assumption that otherwise there will be trouble. The successful fruit grower must spray as a preventative as well as a cure for the fruit enemies. An orchard neglected for a year or two may require several years to effect a cure. My notice has been brought to the presence of the following insects during the year, mostly of interest to the florist : Asparagus plumosus — Scale and some unidentified caterpillar; aster — blister beetle, tarnished plant-bug; bulbs — sorne species of mite; carnation — cut-worm, stem-borer; coleus and other foliage plants — mealy-bug; chry- santhemum — cut-worm, midge, borer, tarnish plant-bug; clover — clover-leaf beetle; corn — corn ear-worm, chinch- bugs, grasshopper; cyclamen — thrips, mites; delphiniums — cut-worm; fern — scale; geranium — mite; primula — white fly, and trees, various kinds — bag- woi-m. bark-borers. STKA\VBE1!RY ROOT WORJE A MENACE. Doubtless the strawberry root worm was one of the most serious in the whole list as a menace to rose growing under glass. So far as I have been able to learn, no satisfactory remedy has .. been found. The best that has come to my notice is thoroughly clear- ing away the mulch around the plants on top of the benches during January or February, at the same time shaking the plants, which will cause the beetles that may be on the plants to drop to the mulch, and most of them will be removed if the work is carefully done. The mulch may also be removed just before the second brood lays its eggs during July or August. I am satisfied that these insects have been removed from at least two houses which have been under my observation. It is to be hoped that a more practical and sim- pler method will be found to combat this trouble. The methods of combat- ting other injurious insects are well known and have been reported through the trade papers and agricultural press, where authentic accounts were usually given and practical remedies suggested. It is hardly wise in this report to re- peat or elaborate upon all of these items. It seems important, however, to call special attention to the use of a so-called mash as a bait to destroy chinch bugs, grasshoppers and cut- "worms, because some such remedy may be found for the destruction of the strawberry root worm on the rose. A standard mash contains the following ingredients : Bran, alfalfa meal or shorts, 20 pounds; cheap thin molasses, 10 quarts; paris green or arsenate of lead, 1 pound; juice of six lemons and water enough to make a moist mixture without be- coming sloppy. This mixture is spread around the plants on the surface of the ground. Means for the prevention of insect depredations should be em- phasized. Keep surroundings free from weeds and various kinds of rubbish which furnish breeding places for many of the worst pests. In the propa- gation of plants from cuttings, the greatest care need be taken in using only clean stock. It is much more economical to thoroughly treat a few stock plants and even the cuttings themselves than the whole new crop. The use of hydrocyanic acid gas has been and is still one of the important methods of combating such insects as the white fly. thrips and midges, as well as many other insects in the green- houses. There appears to be a great difference of opinion doubtless due to the different conditions under which the gas is used. Some houses have fewer openings for the escape of gas while being used. It has been deter- mined that most plants will not be in- jured by using the gas made from one ounce sodium cyanide, one ounce sul- phuric acid, two ounces of water to 2,000 cubic feet of greenhouse space. This strength will check the white fly. In my judgment, a publication deal- ing exclusively with insects injurious to ornamental plants would be very helpful as a reference work to florists and gardeners generally, and be a valu- able addition to our entomolog'ical lit- erature. I should be glad to assist in the compilation of such a work if the society authorizes its preparation. It should include a list of all insects known to be injurious to the chrysan- themum, carnation, rose and all other ornamental plants. Also lists of in- secticides and all known methods of combating insect pests and treating different crops for insect troubles. Every grower having such a book could easily give first hand treatment to any suspicious intruder which he finds, and he might thus save a crop which would otherwise be a total loss. I desire also to call attention to the service that florists may render in the preservation of bird life. Nearly all birds are in- sect feeders and the more encourage- nient a person may give to protect birds around his establishment and en- couraging their presence by the con- struction of bird houses and supplying proper feed, the safer his crops -will be from insect attacks, especially those growing' out of doors. H. C. Irish. Entomologist. Report Committee on President's Address We, the committee having the privi- ledge of reporting on the president's address, wish to present the following report : After giving this strong- address thorough consideration we believe it to be the most weighty paper, one that carries with it a number of the most vital considerations ever offered by a president of our national organization. We therefore most heartily endoi'se and advise the adoption of the recom- mendations as made under the head- ings of permanent fund, education, medal of honor, advisory council and annual report. We believe that recom- mendations with reference to a field worker also of great value, if not an entire necessity for gaining a much larger membership. This conclusion should also be referred to the board of directors for their serious consid- eration. The several statements with refer- ence to a field worker show clearly that this has been given detailed con- sideration and is particularly full of food for thought. We, therefore, must respectfully ask that all recommenda- tions be adopted as a whole and that the president be empowered to ap- point the necessary committees to carry out the provisions therein. Philip Breitmeyeb. Irwin Bertermans. J. F. Ammann, P, Welch, C, P. MUEtLER. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE EXHIBIT At the Cbipago Pageant of Progress, July 30-August 14. 1921. The American Florist. 319 "■ \~-l ^ '■■■ri I-..H- ! 1 B m M nil * .'5?, ®. rl'?''ll '*!:--^ 1 ■ 0^ ^"^f V^^- ' "^SjBJS^B^^^^HBk^^ "^'^I^jgi^J ' ■ t* Vf ^: >i. ^ff0^^B9^^^SX|^j0v^^J2S^^f^as '■^-5 T-;^ «:' # "^^f^ t- ■i».«saikA J ^m!"'^i ^« li^^B^^B *)!^ if?^ i .^. i^ra kMh t ^. 1 pi- ■*-iS '^^^ -rw i^pS ,.:'ii „..v -.,■-- a^l ■ -.;■-■■ '-^^ ■-:.■;; m if^ "1W Sh CANADIAN FLORISTS AND GARDENERS' ASSOCIATION AT PETERBORO, ONT., AUGUST 8-10. (See Issues of August 13 and 2.) The Mount Vernon Trip. Friday's outing, which included the river trip to Mount Vernon, was most enjoyable, the weather being delight- ful. Immediately after landing, a visit to the Washington vault was made and a large wreath placed on the tomb. The party were then grouped on the lawn just below the mansion where they were photographed, making a beautiful and historic picture. The presentation was then made by W. F. Gude to President Roland of a chest of beautiful silver dinner serv- ice. Mr. Gude's remarks were most appropriate, to which Mr. Roland, who was much moved, responded feelingly, stating that its reception on these his- toric grounds gave the gift an added value and one which would be handed down as a priceless heirloom in his family for generations. Mrs. W. F. Gude then on behalf of the Ladies' Society of American Florists presented Mrs. George Asmus, the retiring presi- dent, with a beautiful pearl and dia- mond ring, which was accepted very gracefully by the recipient. The man- sion and gardens were then inspected, the feature of the latter being the box- wood edging of the paths and flower beds which was most luxurious. The return to Washington, where the party arrived at 7 p. m., was without incident. Reception by President Harding. The reception by President Harding arranged throuh the efforts of Miss Martha Gunterberg, of Chicago, presi- dent-elect of the Ladies' Society of American Florists, and first announced at Mt. Vernon, during the visit there, was interesting and enjoyable. The party gathered at the business offices of th;e White House at 1 o'clock, Saturday afternoon, where a wait of some 20 minutes, during which time they were joined by several delega- tions, they were graciously received by the President, who gave each person as introduced by William F. Gude, a warm smile and grasp of the hand. There were about 150 members who stayed over for this event. Two of the ladies of the party. Miss Martha Gun- terberg and Mrs. Ella Grant Wilson, of Cleveland, O., had messages. Miss Gunterberg, in the following words, presented a large bunch of Pommert's pure white gladioli to the president. MI.SS GUNTEKBEKG'S ADDRESS. We. as ladies of the Society of Amer- ican Florists, are glad to bring you our good wishes and expressions of loyalty, and as members of which pro- fession, we are engaged in spreading happiness and good cheer and happi- ness and smiles along life's pathway. It seems only fitting that at a time like this we should pay a tribute to the mother whose guidance and Chris- tian teachings has produced so noble a son to whom this country has ex- tended its highest honors. May we ask you to place these few flowers before the picture of one of the best mothers that ever lived — your mother, and may these snowy blossoms in a silent but eloquent language shout their message to the house tops. Yes, may God grant that it reaches the fai-ther- most corners of the earth, that mes- sage which came from on high more than 2.00O years ago, "Peace on earth, good will to men." Mrs. Ella Grant Wilson, who never loses a publicity point, invited the President in well chosen words to open the Cleveland National Flower Show, as follows : IIKS. WILSON'S INWTATION. "To the President and Mrs. Harding: "Will you honor the City of Cleve- land and the Society of American Florists with your presence at the opening of the fifth national flower show to be held in the new City audi- torium in Cleveland, March 2.5, 1922? We hope to make this the most mag- nificent flower show ever held in America and can assure you of a wel- come which will be genuine and in which we will be delighted to Say it with Flowers to both Mrs. Harding and yourself." After the reception, although most of the party had dispersed, some twenty-five were gathered together on the lawn in the rear of the business oSices and photographed with the Presi- dent, making an interesting souvenir for those fortunate enough to be in the picture. Committee on Final Resolutions. Whereas, the florists of the Country are indebted for the vast amount of good and progress accomplished at the annual gathering in Washington 1921, we feel obligated to the many who have contributed to our welfare and benefit in a city where hospitality and friendship are on every hand, there- fore. Be it resolved, that a vote of thanks be extended to our officers for their exceptional service, and Be it further resolved, that our very best expression of thanks be extended to the Florists' Club of Washington and to the ladies who have assisted so much in the entertainment of our visitors. "We gratefully acknowledge the help and leadership of the Gude Brothers, W. F. and Adolph. also A. E. Gude, whose firm has extended so many cour- tesies. Also to the several other indi- vidual firms who have assisted. We are indebted to those whose privilege it was to provide the music of the United States Marine band and the wonderful garden party, Tuesday eve- ning. August 16. at the Botanical gar- dens with the Illuminated dome of the capitol in the background. We thank Geo. W. Hess in particular for this privilege. "We gratefully acknowledge the kindness of Wm. H. Ernst for pot- tery; of Anton Stephan, contributing to the Convention hall management, of the Kiwanis Club for its deep inter- est manifested, the Optimist and Shrine Club for autos and of the police and fire department for their efficient services. The daily and trade press rendered valuable assistance as has H. S. Davies, manager of the Washington hotel. The assistant secretary and force have also contributed splendidly. We therefore further resolve to ex- tend a rising vote of thanks to the 320 The American Florist. Aug. 27, above and to any others who have made it possible to liave the Washing- ton convention enumerated among the successful gatherings of pur splendid society. Irwin Bertehmann. I. S. Hendrickson, adaj[ Graham, Frank H. Traendly. F. H. Weber, Wm. K. Harris, F. K. Kilnek, Ladies' Society of American Florists. WASHINGTON meeting, AUGUST 17. The annual meeting' of the Ladies' Society of American Florists was held August 17 at the Washington hotel, Washington. The visitors were heartily welcomed to the city by Mrs. Clara S. Taylor, a member of the district of Col- umbia rent commission. She made a plea to the women upon their return home to interest their townswomen in sending to the conference for disarma- ment their petition for peace and to "Say It With Flowers." Mrs. Taylor further suggested that it would add much to the beauty of the Lincoln highway if it would be planted with flowers instead of so many trees. In the absence of Mrs. A. L. Miller, of Jamaica. Xew York, because of illness, Mrs. Albert M. Herr, of Lancaster, Pa., read her response to the address of welcome. Mrs. Herr, the secretary, in her report, stated that the society had gained 1.5 new life and 53 new members ■up to July 31, inclusive. She strongly urged that members read their by-laws, especially the one in regard to loss of membership for non-payment of dues. The president and officers of the So- ciety of American Florists and the trade press were extended her thanks for their courtesy and co-operation. The treasurer reported a balance of $130.30 up to July 31, inclusive, with life membership receipts of $500. Pres- ident Mrs. Geo. Asmus then presented her report, which contained many help- ful suggestions. A letter from James McLaughlin, chairman of the special premium committee for the national flower show committee was read. After discussion, in conjunction with the rec- ommendation of President Mrs. Asmus, it was voted that three prizes would be offered : one for the Society of American Florists' class to be decided later; one for the best bridal bouquet and one for the best table decoration, to be staged by any member of the Ladies' Society of American Florists. The recommendation to seek represen- tation on the board of directors of the Society of American Florists was deemed Impractical. A vote of thanks to the Washington committee, of which Mrs. 7.. I>. Blackstone was chairman, and to the Florists' Club of Washing- ton, concluded the meeting. An auto- mobile tour of the city was then taken, followed by the annual ladies' recep- tion in the Hall of Nations, at the AVashington hotel. The following oflieers were elected for the coming year : Miss Martha Gunterberg, Chicago, president; Miss Olga Hubbard, Topeka, Kans.. first vice-president; Miss Blanche Crump, Colorado Springs, Colo., second vice- president; Miss Perle B. Fulmer, Des Moines, la., treasurer, and Mrs. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. CODTentlon Notes. Six autos of ilorists left for Atlantic City, N. J., after President Harding's reception Saturday, a number remain- ing several days, including F. C. Weber and Otto Koenig, of St. Louis. Mo.; George Blackman and wife. Evansville, Ind. ; J. C. Vaughan and wife, Chicago, and Miss Catherine Crump, Colorado Springs, Colo. Cannas made a splendid showing in the national capital during the con- vention, the yellow Richard Wallace being especially fine. Other good kinds were in reds. King Humbert, The President, Uncle Sam, Meteor and Fanal; pink. Rosea Gigantea and City of Portland; and Yellow Humbert. The nvmiber of members arriving by auto far exceeded that of any former meeting. Cars bearing the legend, "Say ^^^Umet^^ French Bulb Measurements. Paste on Heavy Cardboard and Cut Out tlie Holes With a Sharp Knife, Then Pass the Bulbs Through. It with Flowers," could be seen all along the highways from the western line of Indiana, through that state. Ohio, Pennsylvania, the Virginias and Maryland. There appeared a busy crowd of vis- itors about the display of Joseph G. Neidinger & Co., Philadelphia, and or- der books were seen filling up rapidy. Their large wreaths were very show}'. Treasurer J. J. Hess was an early arrival, coming in with Mrs. Hess, Mon- day morning, along with 2-5 California Foresters, who wore yellow poppies and were taken for florists. The president's reception was a great success. Every feature was novel, the music of the Marine Band being most enjoyable. The Bowling Tournament. This important event for the diver- sion of the members took place at the Recreation Bowling alleys, August 18. The ladies were the first on the pro- gramme and made a very creditable showing. There were 27 contestants who finished their three games each. Five men teams representing Chicago, New York. Cleveland, Washington and Baltimore finished in the order named. Washington took the lead in the first game, beating New York, its nearest competitor, by one pin. However, in the second game. New York forged ahead with 793 pins to its credit, 60 ahead of its closest competitor, Chi- cago. In the third game Chicago made a tremendous showing coming out with 45 pins more than New York, which had to take second place. ladies' contest. The following- are the totals for the individual sets, arranged according to the scores made : Mrs. H. P. Knoble 367 Mrs, Emily Olsem 348 Mrs. H, A. Klein 338 Mrs. Geo. Asmus 338 Mrs. Prank Traendly 314 Mrs. ISIary Noonan ,310 Mrs. Edw. Niedomanski 284 Mrs. Albert M, Herr 281 Mrs. Geo. H. Cooke 281 Mrs. G. F. Reichert 275 Mrs. Chas. McCauIey 27 3 Mrs. P. C. Bauer '250 Mrs. Elmer C. Mayberry 241 Mrs. Z. D. Blackistone 240 Mrs. James B. Boone 232 Mrs. John Sibson 227 Mrs. B. II. Tracy 219 Mrs. Harvey Whittennore 219 Mrs. J. W. Keimel 217 Miss M. C. Gunterberg 207 Mrs. W. A. Kennedy 200 Mrs. .1. H. Dodds 174 Mrs. Wm. F. Gude 168 Mrs. Carrie M. Qu.arles 165 Mrs. P.osina Stauft 155 Mrs. Fred Pontwig 190 Mrs. Annie M. Bunding 92 men's singles. J. J. Beneke. 479 — First prize; M. Rice & Co. 's prize, stand basket. Chas. Seybold. 474 — Second prize; Schloss Bros., Ribbons, Inc., prize, electric perco- lator. ,Tos. Nickle. 459 — Third prize: Whilden Pottery Co.'s prize. $10 in sold. •Tames Wilson. 44B — Fourth prize; Bur- Knston Willow Ware Co.'s prize, order for refrifi-eralor basket. L. L. RidKe, 440 — Fifth prize; American Greenhouse Manufacturing: Co.'s prize, um- brella. O. A. C. Oehmler. 416 — Sixth prize. American Bulb Co.'s prize, thermos bottle. T. H. Dodds. 412 — Seventh prize. A. G. Spauldine: Bros.' prize. Kolf club. Geo. Tvuhnert. 393 — Eighth prize: Lord & Burnham's prize, smoking stand. OTHER INDIVIDUAL SCORES (mB-N). Jas. Wilson 445 Clarence Shaffer 385 Oscar Boehler 373 v.. R. Herr 367 L. H. Klein 366 A. A. Hart 349 L. Baumann 343 Geo. Reichert 334 P. C. Bauer 331 Albert Rsch 328 Geo. P. F.rnest 323 C. GersdorfC 275 Z. D. Blackistone 266 L. Quarlcs 250 Henry Gibson 210 C. Porbach 210 Arthur Lamser 205 TEAJI SCORES. riiicae:o. Poerster 165 200 134 — 490 Pollworth 127 13« 116 — 373 Schram 161 158 145 — 464 Asmus 110 123 126 — 368 Olsem 173 156 201 — 630 Total, 2234. First prize, $50. donated by the Florists' Club of Washington. Xew York. Irwin 165 161 1S4— 460 Pierson 151 140 117 — 408 Brown 146 202 134 — 481 Traendly 114 146 126 — 386 Manda 154 144 156 — 454 Total. 2189. Second prize, $26, donated by W. H. Ernest. Cleveland. Cook 151 121 147 — 419 Pontine 99 116 128 — 343 Bate 162 166 151 — 469 Graham 170 175 156 — 600 Total, 209S. 1921. The American Florist. 321 Waftbinetoii. Nioclaii.anski 143 100 14.1—346 Wpscott 12S 142 117— 3S5 AiUiur Shaffer 154 121 146 — 421 MacLennan 167 128 165 — 450 Oeoree Sl'affer 150 142 146 — 438 Total. 2090. ISaltiHiore. Eberle : 145 135 121—401 Perry 138 145 154 — 437 Moss 105 105 117 — 327 Boone 121 125 179—426 El;as 137 104 147—388 Total. 1986. HIGH SINGLE CAJIE. J. M. Brown. 202: Bobbink & Atkins' prize. $10. FIRST HIGH AVERAGE. Peter Olsem. 630: Henry A. Dreer's prize, case of knives. OTHER PRIZES CONTRIBUTED. IX. Bayersdorfer & Co.. ladies' sewinK Schlo^s Bros. Ribbons. Inc.. electric Ber- oolator, Zane Pottery Co.. Hardinpr Blue vase. Roiii.in J. Irwin, cut glass bowl. AVprtheinier Bros.. Roman striTDe silk sash. A. 1/. Randall Co.. auto refriseratov. F. H. Kramer, tea tray and bo\vl. Duro Paper Box Co.. silver cup. Henry I. Faust, silver cup. "S'aUErhan's Peed Store, tool kit. ^V. F. Roberts, fishing reel. A. G. SpauldinK & Bro.. solf club. Z. D. Blackistone. five pound box candy. Annual Golf Tournament. The annual golf tournament, the first to be held by the society, taroug-ht out much keen competition. Walter S. Cook and James Fisher, the -svinners. ■n-ere presented with silver loving cups. Out In Gross Hdcp Net Z. D. Blackistone. .62 56 108 108 G. Kuehimer 62 62 124 15 109 T Roberts 75 70 145 15 130 ■^Valter E. Cook... 51 67 108 10 98 F. R. Kilner 63 69 112 10 102 .Tames Fisher 63 51 104 104 Additional Visitors. In addition to the list printed in last week's issue, the following registered at the Convention hall: .1. R. Aiken, Pennsburff. Pa. G. P. Ames. IVIt. Ranier. Ind. A. Anderson. Baltimore. Md. H. M. Aughenbaugh. Manchester. Pa. .1. R. Aughenbaugh. York. Pa. D. "Wi Babcock. Berlin. Md. R 'W. Baggott. 'Washington. D. C. C. T>. Ball. Philadelphia, Pa. .1. 'W. Batezel. Philadelphia. Pa. W. M. Bauer. Govans, Md. ■J. H. Baum. Wellsville. O. H. Baversdorfer. Philadelphia. Pa. O. P. Berkley, Harrisburg. Pa. .1. Bernstein. New York. M. "W. Berry. 'Washington. D. ,C. F. W. Bliese. 'Waukesha. AVis. ]■:;. A. Bohnert. Charleston. 'SV. 'Va. .1. ^V. Boone. Baltimore. Md. Adolph Bowdler. 'Washington, D. C. R. G. Bowersox. Lewistown, Pa. .Tames M. Brown. New York. A. J. Bruman. "Washington. D. C. A. H. Burki. Pittsburgh, Pa. Fred Burki, Pittsburgh, Pa. O. G. Carlstedt. Indianapolis. Ind. G. R. Clarke. Auburn. N. Y". r>. L. Connor. Philadelphia. Pa. C A. S. Cook. 'Wyncote. Pa. AV. J. Cowee. Berlin. N. Y. .1. 'W. Cox. Philadelphia. Fa. ,T. R. Groom, Magnolia. N. C. Fred -R. Danker. Albany. N. Y. A. De.Tayeuski. Petrograd. Russia. .T. M. Deutscher. Philadelphia. Pa. M. 'W, Doty. Grand Lodge. Mich. H. L. Elwell. Springfield. O. A. P. Esch. Washington. D. C. B. Esohner. Philadelphia. Pa. G. 'VV. Evenden. 'Williamsport. Pa. .1. S. Everett. Washington. D. C. F. Fallon. Roanoke. Va. .1. .1. Fallon. Roanoke. '\'a. W. E. Fallstrom. Dixon, ill. 10. Farenwald. Roslyn. Pa. M. Praile, AVashington. D. C. G'. R. Gause, Riclimond, Ind. T. R. Gorton. Norwich. N. Y'. Hai'ry Gould. 'Wyncote, Pa. 13. P. Gude, 'Washington. D. C. .1. P^ Habermehl. Philadelphia. Pa. Tj. Hamphug. Oshkosh. "^'is. O. K. Harris. Philadelphia, Pa. A. H. Hathe. Richmond. Va. Andrew Hauze. Fairmont. W. Va. W. C. Hawley. Washington. D. C. .Tames W. Heacock. Wyncote. Pa. H. P. Heck. Wyomissing. Pa. G. R. Heine. Washington. D. C. C. Hennan. Forsyth, Mo. R. G'. Iloppel. Cherrydale. Pa. W. D. Howard. Milford, Mass. C. H. Humphrey, Zanesville. O. O. Jackson. Springfield. O. .1. Jamak. Washington. D. C. Robert Jamison. Woodside. Pa. T. M. Jamison. Philadelphia. Pa. F. F. Kemper. Jr.. Jersey City. N. J. J. T. Kidwell. Washington. D. C. J. F. H. Kramer. Washington. D. C. Roger Lewis. Lockport. N. Y. Pred G. Lewis. Lockport, N, Y. Miss Mf Miss N. Mrs. F. Mrs. .1. Miss 10. Mrs. Jes Miss M. Mrs. O. Mrs. 1''. Mrs. !'•. Mrs. G. Mrs. !•:. Mrs. G. Mrs. K. Mrs. A. ;iude Baum. WellsviUe. O. T, Benninger, Washinerton. ~D. C. W. Bliese, Waukesha, Wis. G. Botkin. Urbana, O. Bo t kin, Urbana, O. ss Botkin, Urbana, O. Caliebe. Wellsville, O. G. Carlstedt. Indianapolis. Ind. R. Danker, Albany, N. Y. A. Donnelly. Chicago. W. Evenden, Williamsport. Pa. Farenwald. Roslyn. Pa. R. Gause, Richmond. Ind. F. Gloede. Evanston, HI. Hauze. Fairmont, W. Va. EARLY ASTERS AT W. J. KRAMER'S. ROCKY RIVER. O. The Picture includ-s Ntr. Kramer and His Two Sons and was Taken July 17 When the Asters Were at Their Best. Forty to Fifty Thousand Blooms Were Shipped to Cleveland That Week The First Flowers Were Shipped This Year June 18. Last Year July 10. This Has Been a Very Good Aster Year With Mr. Kramer, the Entire Crop Being Cut by August 1. G. A. Lewis. Philadelphia. Pa. G. D. Ley die. Indianapolis. Ind. C. Lomeurschmidt, Indianapolis. Ind. ]\r. J. McCabe. Washinston. D. C. J. P. McCarthy, Philadelphia. Pa. E. W. McFrederick. Baltimore. Md. G. H. McFrederick, Baltimore. Md. W. E. McKissick. Baltimore. Md. Robert McLennan, Washinston, D. C. T. Malhane. Johnstown. Pa. James R. Mann. Chicago. F J. Michell. Philadelphia. Pa. H. A. Miller. Philadelphia. Pa. M. P. Mills, Baltimore, Md. E. M. Morner, Shelbyville. Ind. T. Ochridg-e. Bermuda. N. C. Osborn. Hartford, Conn. E C. Palmer, Richmond, Va. W. J. Palmer. Buffalo. N. T. John Paul. Cumberland, Md. C. U. Plumb. Detroit. Mich. John Pommert. Amelia, O. H. Prichard, WashinEton. D. C. Prank Purcell. Washington. D. C. Robert Pyle. West Grove, Pa. Howard Reid. Philadelphia, Pa, L. V. Roak, HarrisburK, Pa. A. E. Robinson, LexinKton, Mass. I. Rosnoskey, Chicago. R. W. Ross. Dixmont. Pa. Pred Schenkesla. Ashland. Va. E. E. Scott. Providence. R. I. John Seafest. Cherry Grove. Md. Milton Selinka. Washington. D. C. L. Seyleuhr, AVilkesbarre. Pa. W. R. Shackelford. E. Pittsburgh. Pa. C. C. Sieck. Baltimore. Md. A. J. Smith. Hinsdale. Mass, W. J. Spencer. Washington, D. C. E. Stevenson, Baltimore, Md. W. M. Turner. Wilkinsburs, Pa. N. V. Vavilor. Petrograd. Russia. J. S. A^'incent. White Marsh, Md. I, A. Vincent, Philadelphia. Pa. F. L. Wertz. Roanoke, W. Va. J. H. Whitt. Welch. W. Va. A. Wintzer, West G'rove. Pa. R. E. Wieland. Chicago. J. E. Wright. Williamsport. Pgi. THE LADIES Mrs. H. M. AuffhenbauKh, Manchester. Pa. Mrs. J. R. Aughenbauffh, York. Pa. Mrs. J. H. Baum. Wellsville. O. Miss M. Baum, Wellsville, O. Mrs. A. E. Hoblitzell, Baltimore, Md. Mrs. C. E. Hubbard, Topeka. Kan. Mrs. Fred G. Lewis, Lockport. N. T. Mrs. Roger Lewis. Lockport. N. Y. Mrs. E. W. McFrederick. Baltimore. Miss aicFrederick. Baltimore, Md. Mrs. M. P. Mills, Baltimore. Md. Miss Mary Noonan. Baltimore. Md. Mrs. .L Paul, Cumberland, Md. Miss C. Quarles, Louisville. Ky. Mrs. H. Raske. Frederick. Md. Mrs L. Seyleuhr. Wilkesbarre. Pa. Mrs. Robert B. Stiles. Petersburg. Va Miss Vincent. Philadelphia. Pa. Md. Club Meetingfs Next Week. [Secretaries of clubs and societies are re- quested to send notice of change in date, t'me and place of meeting.] Albany, N. Y.. September 3. 8 o. m. — The Albany Florists' Club, at 611-13 Broad- way. Wm. McG'inn, secretary, Albany. Buafflo. X. Y., August 30, 8 T». m. — Buf- falo Florists' Club, at General Electric building. Wm. Legg. secretary, 889 West Delavan avenue. Buffalo. Columbus. O.. AufiTust 29, 8 p, m.— Column bus Florists' Association at the Neil House. E. A. Mnuk. secretary, 19 South High street. Columbus. Kansas City, Mo., September 1. 8 p. m. — Kansas City Florists' and Allied Trades Club at members' place of business. M. Wade secretary. 1109 Grand avenue. Kan- sas City. Milwaukee. Wis., September 1, 8:30 p. m. — Milwaukee Florists' Club at Kurtz Bros-. Eleventh and Prairie streets. Eugene Oe- streicher, secretary. 5630 North avenue. Mil- waukee. Pittsburffh, Pa.. September 1, 7 p. m. — Pittsburgh Retail Florists' Club, at Seventh Avenue hotel. E. E. Ludwig, secretary, 710 East Diamond street. Pittsburgh. Reading. Pa., September 1, 8 p. m. — Read- ing F'lorists' Association at home of mem- bers. Fulmer H. Lauck, secretary. 123 South Fifth street. Reading. San Francisco, Calif., September 3. 8 p. m. — Pacific Coast Horticultural Society, at Sachem Hall. Red Men's building. 240 Golden Gate avenue. John R. Walsh, sec- retary. 41? Montgomery street. San Fran- cisco. Tacoma, Wash.. Septem-ber 2, 8 p. m. — Taconia Floi'ists' Association at Maccabee's Hall. IIIG Broadway. J. L. Simpson, secre- tary. 519 East Ffitieth street. Tacoma. 322 The American Florist. Aug. 27, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, SI. 50 a year; Canada $2.50: Kurope and Countries in Postal Union, $3.00. When sending; us oliange ot address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue The American Florist has accepted only trade adveriisenients. 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 FtOKlST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO John Low, Hero. Jolin Low, superintendent of the Cudahy estate, Lake Forest, 111., died August 23, from burns received July 30 in saving the two young sons of his employer from death by fire. Mr. Low came from Scotland 15 years ago and has been in the employ of the Cudahys most of the time since. THIS ISSUE 4S PAGES ^\^TH COVER. CONTENTS. The "Washing-ton convention 313 — President-elect Pennock's radio 313 — A delightful meeting 313 — Thursday's proceedings 314 ■ — Florists at Convention hall 314 —Prof. H. C. Irish (portrait) 314 • — Afternoon session 315 — The membership drive 315 ^Report of judges of trade exhibition.' .'316 — Report American products committee 316 • — S. A. F. at Mount Vernon 316 • — Report of flower show committee 317 ■ — Report of the entomologist 318 — Report comm. on president's address. 318 — The Mount Vernon trip 319 — Reception by President Harding... !'.319 — Miss Gunterberg's address 319 — Committee on final resolutions... .319 ■ — Ladies' S. A. F 320 — Convention notes .'..'.'..'"' 320 — The bowling tournament ...!!![!!!.'! ^320 ■ — Annual golf tournament 321 John Low, hero ''322 Canadian country of origin labi?i . . . ."322 Fire at Rose Hill Nurseries 322 Lily bulbs from seed 322 Coal profiteering .'...'.'.'.'* '322 Gerbera Jamesoni 322 Coming events o<>9 Pittsburgh iti Evansville, Ind. gJi Chicago 32fi Columbus ^3Q San Francisco 'oo, Albany. N. T. „, Philadelphia %%, Oklahoma City. Okla. . ! '. %%% New York The seed _.. — Lupton will ^^ —Vegetable seed acreage small'.'.', ". '344 ■ — California seed crops.... '345 —Timothy see-1 production lower 345 The nursery trade "^4S —Peter Toungers dead '. %i% —Ohio State university.... "348 — Connecticut Nurserymen's Ass'ii 34R —Summer flowering trees ... ill Market gardeners ... %%„ —Vegetable GVowerg' Ass'n"of '.Vi^erjci 'sSO —Mexican tomatoes .. "^cn —Vegetables at New York'.'. 350 Canadian Country of Origin Labels. By the Canadian customs tariff amendment act, 1921, the customs tariff of 1907 was amended by inserting a section immediately after Section 12, which provides that all goods imported into the Dominion after October 1 next, which are capable of being marked, stamped, branded or labeled without injury shall be so marked in legible French or English words, in a conspicu- ous place to plainly show the country of origin. The markings shall also be as nearly indelible as the nature of the goods will permit. It is further pro- vided that any goods improperly la- beled after October 1 will be subject to an additional duty of 10 per cent ad valorem and will not be released until properly marked. Heavy penalties are provided for any violation of this la'w. out of doors, it should be sown in the ftte autumn for spring germination. For the past six years, specialists of the Department of Agriculture have conducted experiments in the growing of Easter lilies from seed, thus making the raising of the flower in this coun- try independent of bulbs, which are now imported principally from Japan. The lessons brought out by these ex- periments are now available to those interested in the work through the publication of Department Bulletin 962, entitled "The Production of the Easter Lily in Northern Climates." Until the trade produces seed of the lily and offers it for sale, it is pointed out, it will be necessary for the grower to raise his own seed. The best way to do this now is to procure imported bulbs either in the early winter, when they are generally offered for sale, or at Easter time, when most of the plants are in blossom, and grow seed for planting the following January. . , 336 t^'le 344 .344 Now roots. is the time to move peony Geranium growers are complaining of a shortage of cuttings. Frost in exposed parts of the ex- treme north portion of the middle At- lantic states has been predicted for this week. Prof. H. B. Dorner's excellent paper in last week's issue deals with "Flori- cultural Education in the United States," not "Floriculture in the United States," as the title given it by our copy man indicates. The Society of American Florists very properly concluded its annual convention by a pilgrimage to Mount Vernon, where with appropriate cere- mony, a memorial wreath was placed upon the tomb of Washington. Samuel Murray, Kansas City, Mo., vice-president-elect of the Society of American Florists, says he has received many messages of congratulation from members in all sections of the country as well as from those in his own city. The members should back up their en- couraging words by greeting Sam in person in Convention hall, Kansas City, next August. Fire at Rose Hill Nurseries. A very destructive fire occiu-red at the Rose Hill Nurseries, New Ro- chelle, N. Y., August 15. which de- stroyed the large packing house, 25x68 feet, a two story, slate roof building which had a carpenter shop and stor- age room on the second floor, and a garage on the main floor, where a truck and Ford delivery car and Charles Siebrecht's Reo car were kept. This building also held many imple- ments and tools and other supplies which could not be saved. The fire was so intense that the flames went up as high as the water tower, which is 85 feet and so very hot that the three- inch steam pipe, covered with asbestos, was bent and buckled. The two small 90-foot greenhouses adjoining were also a total loss with the contents therein, as well as one other house across the road, which had the corner burnt for about a distance of 20 feet, and some of the rare Strelitzia reginse (Bird of Paradise plants) were scorched. The total loss is about .$10,000 to $12,000. The garage was insured for $3,000. There were many other plants and bulbs destroyed. Henry A. Siebrecht had jusit left for the convention of the Society of Ameri- can Florists at Washington, where he enjoyed only the first day of the ses- sion and the wonderful reception of President Roland and his assistants, the past presidents. Then when Mr. Sie- brecht received the news of the fire, he took the first train for Rose Hill, regretting most sincerely not to have a continuation of his pleasure in meet- ing so many of his acquaintances. Coal Profiteering:. Senator James A. Reed, of Missouri, in the course of an address on the coal problem in the senate recently said : "As to the retailers, I think it can be fairly deduced from the evidence that at many places in the United States the retailer charged profits on coal in excess of anything which can be re- garded as fair. Indeed, it is diiBcult to understand how the prices which were charged could be maintained in certain cities of the United States un- less there was a combination, express or implied, among the local dealers. This question, however, was not suffi- ciently investigated so that a compre- hensive statement can be made. It must be apparent that combinations of the character referred to, if they exist, are violative of the laws of sub- stantially every state of the union, that such combinations can be speedily broken up by the local authorities, and that the duty devolves upon them to act with expedition and effect." Gerbera Jamesoni, One of our patrons wants plants of the above. Anyone who can supply them will oblige by sending name and address to this ofiiee. Lily Bulbs from Seed. In growing Easter lilies from seeds, the time of planting depends upon how the florist intends to handle his stocks, and possibly upon when his seed be- comes available, says the bureau of plant industry, United States Depart- ment of Agriculture, in discussing the results of experiments with growing the flowers from seed instead of from bulbs. Sowing, they say, can be done I at any season if suitable moisture con- I ditions for germination are maintained. ' I In northern climates, if seed is planted Coming Events. September 7-8. Chattanooga. Teiin. — An- nual meeting of the Southern Nurserymen's .-Association. O. J. Howard, Hickory, N. C, secretary. September 13-15. Detroit, Slich- — Associa- tion of Arnerican Cemetery Superintendents. W. B. Jones. 2800 Brighton road, N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa., secretary-treasurer. September 14, Syracuse, N. Y. — Annual meeting of the New York Federation of Horticultural Societies and Floral Clubs. ■E. A. White, Hammonton, N. J., secretary. September ai-22. New Kochelle, N. Y. — Annual flower show of the "Winchester and Fairfield Horticultural Society. Oscar E. Ador, Greenwich. Conn., secretary. September 22-'25, Boston, Mass. — Annual exhibition of the Massachusetts Horticul- tural .Society. "Wm. P. Rich, Horticultural Hall. Boston, Mass.. secretary. September 27-30. New York. — Annual meeting and exhibition of the American Dahlia Society at Hotel Pennsylvania. E. C. Vick. 205 Elwood avenue. Newark. N. J., secretary. Oct'ober 6-7, Sewickley, Pa. — Annual dahlia show under the auspices of the Alleghany Garden Club and the Sewickley Horticul- tural Society. Geo. 'W Kirk, Sewickley, secretary October 11-13. Toronto, Ont. — Annual meeting of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association Albert Pochelon, Detroit. Mich.. Secretary. October 20-23. Los .ingeles, Calif.^Annual convention and exhibition of the California Association of Nurserymen. Henry "W. Kruckebcrg, Los Angeles. Calif., secretary- treasurer. iiy^7. The American Florist. 323 Wants,ForSale,Etc. Small Type, 15 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, SI. 75 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section Where answers are to be mailed from this ortice eaclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted — Grower roses, chrysanthemums, carnations and pot plants; middle age; single. Address Key 570, care American Florist. Sitnatlon Wanted — By single man; experienced in pruning trees, spraying, etc. Also can do greenhouse work. Clias. Boone Saunders, Merom, Ind. Situation Wanted — By orchid grower with life-long commercial experience; chiefly cattleya and spray varieties. Address Key 573, care American Florist. Situation Wanted — By refined young woman with five years' experience in retail florists business; bouquets and designing; capable of handling most refined trade. Best references as to capabilities and personality. Prefer modern store. Address Key 568, care American Florist. Situation AVantcd — A man 47 years old; 30 years In retail stores, would like to hear from a retailer in the northwest: can give best of references. Address Key .'579, care American Florist. Help W^anted — Florist for city greenhouse. Apply to Superintendent of park. City Hall, Topeka, Kan. Help AVanted — Competent man as foreman for about 25.000 ft. of glass. General retail stock grown; no roses. Address, \V. H. Culp & Co.. W^ichita. Kan. For Sale — Well established market garden and floral business. 29 hot beds, well, windmill and tank, ll-room houae. also barn; four city lota. A snap at J3,600; ?1,500 cash. Address JOHN' C. KRUEIGBR Medford, Box 72, Wto. Help Wanted General Greenhouse Man In Ohio. Experienced in bedding stock, roses, chrys- anthemums, carnations, perennials, etc. $75 per month with room and board. Single ex-service man preferred. No firing. Hours 7 to 4. Key 578, care American Florist. Help Wanted Reliable grower of roses, carnations and gen- eral pot plants, to take full charge; one who is looking for a future. Kindly give names of three last employers. This is a ^ood place, in a nice town, C. C. WONNEM&N & SONS, Mexico, Missouri Wanted to Rent or Buy By thoroughly experienced florist and decorator, a large florist establishment. Only hiijh grade proposition considered. Must stand closest investigation. Give full particulars and price in first letter. «dress Key 575, Care American Florist Help Wanted Experienced driver for White de- livery truck. Must know city and come well recommended. MANGEL, 17 East Monroe street, CHICAGO SITUATION WaiNTED By all-round grower on commercial place where good I esults are desired; thoroughly experienced in growing roses, carnations, chrysanthemums and a general line of pot plants; specialist in roses an^cyclamen; 16 years experience; Swedish; age 32; single; best of references; can coine at on(;e; please state wages and particulars in first letter. Key 581, care American Florist. Situation Wanted By a first-class wholesale or retail florist; 25 years' practical experience in cut flowers, fancy potted plants, bedding stock, designing, etc.; capable of taking full charge and handle help; middle-aged, single man. Address Key 577, care American Florist. WANTED Florist Refrigerator, about 9 ft. long, 9 ft. high, 4 ft. deep; knock-down type. Must be in good condition. Send best cash price, crated, F.O.B. shipping point, and photo. JOSEPH BANCROFT 5 SON Cedar Falls, Iowa. Kaspar Mfg. Co. Salesman Wanted in every state calling on florists to sell wood easels. Commission only. Kaspar Mfg Go. 3234 W. 30th St., Chicago FOR SALE Retiring from business — moving to California — florist and gardener's place; seven-room house; one greenhouse, 75x16 ft., hot water heat; lot, 46x196 ft.; stock and good will of good trade. Only J5,000. H. F. REIFERT, 18 West 65th Street, CHICAGO ^iiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniinii^ I FOR SALE i Just a dandy, up-to-date Florist business' I i going stronger every day; big territory; | i greenhouse and dwelling combined; dandy = i down-town shop, and the only one; reason- = I able rent; steam heat; this proposition is | I sound, no old, worn-out business; for refer- = I ences write to any near-by florist in Dallas, = I Waco or Ft, Worth; one thing, to take hold = I of this you must be up to now, the people | I demand it, and make up your mind to gobig; = I the business is here; population, 16,000; I e I am selling to go on ray farm, after being in e I the business twenty years; 84.000.00 cash, e I $3, 000. CO on time, almost to suit buyer. If | I interested, write "| I HOLM'S FLOWER SHOP, I I Corslcana, Texas. | ^iiiiiiiiiiniMiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiMiiitiiiiiiiiiiitiiiitiiiiiiiMiiiiimir. ^\MlllIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIf|[|||||||IIIIIII]||IIIIIIIIIIIIK I OFFICIAL S. A. F. | Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 2^x5>i inches FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on gummed paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Prices: Per 500, .{4.50; per 1000, $6.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $3.00. Cash with order. American Florist Co. I 440 S. Dearborn Street 1 I CHICAGO 3 %IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIillllllllllllllllllllllllUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIi#' =!illilllitliiriillMlirilHiillilitillliiiniiltiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiininiiniiniiitliiilllitliniiniiuMlllllllllltlltnillllinniniiniiiniiiiiitiiMtiiiitiiiiriiniiiiiiiiiiiiKiiirriiiiinilitiiiirtiiitiiF.i I HOME - GROWN STOCK | Greatly Increased Demand I If you have any to offer, or are likely to have any soon, I advertise in fliese columns now. I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn Street, CI1IC7IGO .■iiiiiiiiimiTniimTrmtiMiiMniMiiMiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiMiuiiiiriiiMiiiiinMiitinttMiiuniiiiiriiniiirintriuriiitiiitMiitiiiitiiiitiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiitiiiitMiiiHuiiniiL= =:HiiiiiiiuiitiiitiiiiMiiHinMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniriiiiiiiiMiiiMiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiMiiiMiiriiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiMiitiii(iiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiMiitiiitiiiiiiiiniiiniiTinr[iirin ' 324 The American Florist. Aug. Montgomery's Priscilla That's the name of the new pink rose! The name will be Priscilla probably after the public has had it a while, but we have had to add the prefix to cover the rules of nomenclature. In order to get someone who knows more about roses than we do to give an unbiased, honest opinion on the merits of this rose, we have placed 12 plants of it with each of the following growers: N. J, F. R. Pierson. Tarrytown, N. T. I^ B. Coddin^on, Mnrray Hill, N. J. Jos. H. Hill Co., Richmond. Ind. S. Morteiisen, Southampton. Pa. Briar Cliff Gardens. Scarborough, N. Y. John H. Dunlop & Son, Richmond Bill, Ont.. Can. J. J. Fallon Co., Lynchburg-, Va. Gnllett Sl Sons. Lincoln. HI. Rolf Zetlitz Co., Lima, O. Van Aken Bros. & Sons, Coldivater, Mich. Premier Rose Gardens, Maywood, HI. Weiss & Meyer Co., Maywood, HI. Florex Gardens, North Wales, i'u. Pittsbureh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh. Pa. Ask them about it, if you will, at any time. They have our permission to tell the truth. We are going to let this rose sell itself We shall be simply order takers. E. G. HiU Co., Richmond. Ind. fDailledonze Bros.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Albert F. Amling Co.. May wood, HI. Dnckham- Pierson Co.. Madison, N. J. Rowayton Greenhouses, Ro way ton. Conn, Miller Floral Co.. Farming^ton, tltali Wellworth Fi»rm Greenhouses, Downers Grove, 111. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, HI. Robert Pye, Nyack, N, Y. John Coombs, Hartford, Conn, A. S. Burns. Jr.. Spring Valley, N, Y, Robt. Simpson, Clifton, Chas. H. Totty Co., Madison. N. J. Noe-Rnzicka Co.. Madison, N. J, Wm. H. BUiott Co., Madbury. N. H. Anthony Rnzicka, Madison, X. J. W. J. Pilcher, Earkwood. Mo. Jos. Heacock Co., Roelofe, Pa, Ferrari Bros.. San Francisco, Calif. Peirce Bros.. Waltham. Mass. Batavia Greenhouse Co., Batavia, 111. Wendland & Keimel Co., fUmhurst, HL Joy Floral Co.. Nashville, Tenn. Roberts Rose Co., Denver, Colo. Geo. C. Weiland, JSvanston, HI. Lakeview Rose Gardens, Jamestoivn, N. T. Exeter Rono Conservatories, Exeter. N. H*. Ba^sett & Washburn. Hinsdale, 111. H. O. May. Summit. N. J. Budlong Rose Co.. Auburn, R. I. Doemling-Scltimmel Co.. Mt. Clemens, Mich. A. N. PIERSON, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Pittsburgfh. STOCK MOVING SLOWLY. It is hard to write anytliing of in- terest at this season, as it is the same old story — nothing different from the previous weelc. The usual summer dullness continues with an occasional busy clay, due to funeral work, which is the backbone of the business, as the box trade seems to have dropped into discard. The wholesale houses report a volume as good as last season, while the retail stores all report business much poorer than usual for August, but at that, compared to the other lines, we are better off than most of them. This district was one of the last to feel the depression and natu- rally we will be one of the last to get the benefits of any improvement. We depend on the steel and coal indus- tries and as both of these are at their worst at the present time, it stands to reason that the people have not got the money to spend for flowers and to make matters worse the figures show an increase of 2% per cent in the cost of living during July compared to the month of June. There has been a big improvement in the quality of roses re- ceived in this market, and most of the growers have started cutting the new stock. Columbia seems to be the best, and from all reports in this section, it is the best summer rose we have. Pre- mier, Butterfly and Ophelia are also good. Other yarieties include Pink and White Killarney, Dunlop, Ameri- can Legion, Sunburst, Pilgrim and Richmond. American Beauties are more plentiful and of very good qual- ity. Easter lilies are in short supply and clean up daily. Gladioli are more than plentiful, but the big majority of them are small and poor, and there is no difliculty in moving the good stock. The aster crop in this section has been very poor, and it is difficult to get enough good ones to fill orders with. Southern plumosa has been in over supply, while the first shipments of new crop galax and leucothia have been received. NOTES. A large delegation from this dis- trict attended the convention at Wash- ington, among these being Messrs. Mc- Callum. Usinger. Blend, Puryear. Nig- gle and Adgate of the McCallum Co.; Messrs. Hook, Wampler, Frishkorn and Shaffer of the Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.; Ed'McGrath, of McGrath & Langhans; Ed Blind of the Blind Floral Co.; Ed Weaver of Randolph Ik. McClements; Fred Reigelmeyer and PANSY SEED Finest Imported Winter-Flowering Benary's Giant. All colors, /i oz., fully guaranteed, 2,500 seeds, free by mail, for $1.00. Peter Hollenbach Seed Store 808 West Lake Street, CHICAGO. ILL. family, Wm. Loew, Albert Briggs and Joseph Thomas, Greensburg, Pa. During the past week Randolph & McClements have featured a window of home-grown peaches. Several large branches laden with fruit were the center of attraction, with baskets of them forming the balance of the trim. Harry Scheaff, of the E. A. Williams Co., Inc., has been on a two weeks' vacation. Chas. Ulmer has been in charge of the store during Mr. Scheaff's absence. Arthur I. Hall, of the A. W. Smith Flower Stores Co., is enjoying the month of August at Atlantic City, N. J. E. C. Ludwig and wife are spending their vacation at Atlantic City, N. J., and other seaside resorts. E. C. T. EransvlUe, Ind. STOCK IN FAIR DEMAND. Trade has lieen fairly good with the florists here considering the time of the year. Gladioli are on the decline, and the supply will soon be exhausted. Good rains have fallen recently and the weather is much cooler. Roses have been fairly abundant and the demand is very good. With the vacation near an end, it is expected that business will improve and dealers ax-e looking for a very good fall trade. Prices are quite satisfactory now and, in fact, have been all season. Funeral work during the past month has been' fairly active, which has held up the volume of business to some extent. Corsages are only in fair demand at the present time, and dealers report that the call for plants has not been brisk during' the past few weeks. September and IMPORTED „ , Partridge Bohemia ggrry Bowls Hyacinth ^ Glasses WITH COVERS. Best Quality. Talll or Tye Sbape, Prices and sizes on applicalion. We aJso carry a com- plete line of Aqaarinms and Accessories for imme- diate delivery. Prices on application- Catalogue on request. N. WAPLER, 134 Duane S!.. New York Mention the American Florist when writing October weddings in the tri-state sec- tions are expected to increase the lo- cal trade to some' extent. General in- dustrial conditions here a.re better than they were a month ago. Peter Morgan, for several years en- gaged in the floral business at Hunt- ingburg, Ind.. has gone to Roanoke, Va.. where he accepted a position with a flower shop. Geo. Blackman, of the Wm. Black- man Floral Co., and wife, attended the. Washington convention last week. W. B. C. 1921. The American Florist 325 FAIL "Book For florists" M READY ALL Bulbs, Seeds, Supplies That are NOW in season. Stock Offered Below can be Moved AT ONCE. narcissus Paper White Grandiflora FREESIAS PURITY 1000 7-16 $ 8.00 15.00 50.00 y^-H FISCHERII Per 100, $6.00 . COLORED Gen. Pershing... 30 00 Viola 30.00 Mixed 30.00 SPANISH IRIS 1000 Named vars $50.00 Mixed 45.00 IRIS TINGITANAl Per 100, $8.00 .... 70.00 Cases Full Standard Sizes and Correctly Stenciled. F. O. B. New York F. O. B. Chicago Per 1000 Per 1000 12 ctms. bulbs (1400 to case) $17.00 $17.50 13 ctms. bulbs (1250 to case) 21.00 22.00 14 ctms. bulbs (1000 to case) 25.00 25.00 NARCISSUS GRAND SOLEIL D'OR 62.50 65.00 (Yellow Paper White) LILIUM FORMOSUM 6-8 inch (400 to case) . 7-9 inch (300 to case). 8-10 inch (225 to case) . Per case $55.00 . 52.50 . 60.00 Per LILIUM HARRISIl „ 6 to 7 inch (335 to case). . . $60.00 WHITE CALLAS foJ liy^-lio inch $ 8.00 iyz-2 inch 15.00 HYACINTHS PREPARED (For Early Forcing) 17 centimeter Bulbs Varieties, Lady Derby, Gertrude, Tlnnocence and Bismarck. Per 100, $8.00; per 1000, $75.00. DUTCH ROMANS L'INNOCENCE ..per 100, $4.00; 1000, $35.00 CHINESE NARCISSUS Our Own Importation Direct From China. Due About Sept. 5th. This is uadoubtedly one of the best selling bulbs for the retail counter trade, flowering in water and gravel in three to five weeks from time of planting. Basket 30 bulbs Per 100 Per 1000 Select Size $2.75 $8.00 $25.00 Mammoth Size 3.25 9.50 90.00 Book For Florists Now Ready. CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE newyork 326 The American Florist. Aug. 27, ♦•'S5M!«9««5««S««S««S«««S««««S«i5S«««i5«««»5««»595«5^^ : ^L^g^ Columbia, Premier and Russell Roses have improved wonderfully for shipping purposes owing to the coaler waather and will arrive in good condition Our Roses Have a National Reputation for Quality You always get fresh flowers and a more even run of stock. CURRENT PRICE LIST~S«Weet to Market Changes RUSSELL Per 100 Fancy Long $16.00 Medium 8.00 to 12.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 COLUMBIA Fancy Long Medium Short $16.00 8.00 to 12.00 4.00 to 6.00 PREMIER Fancy Long $16.00 Medium 8.00 to Short 4.00 to 12.00 6.00 HOOSIBB BEAUTY Per 100 Long $12.00 Medium . ., 6.00 to 8.00 Short 3.00 to 4.00 OPHELIA Long $10.00 Medium 6.00 to 8.00 Short 3.00 to 4.00 SUNBURST Long $12.00 IMedium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 3.00 to 6.00 WHITE KILLARNEY Long $ 8.00 to $10.00 Medium 6.00 ?hort 3.00 to 4.00 ASSORTED ROSES SPECIAL OFFERING Good fresh Roses, our selection. In lots of 200 or more, as follows: Per 100 Good medium lengths $6.00 Good short lengths 4.00 Good, very short lengths 2.50 New Fancy Ferns, per 1.000 $2.60 Adlantum, per 100 1.50 to 2.00 Sprengeri, per 100 3.00 Galax, green, per 1.000 2.00 Galax, bronze, per 1.000 2.00 Asparagus Sprays, per bunch. 35 to .iO Of miscellaneous flowers now coming into market, we will procure for our customers the best at lowest market prices. 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 LONG DISTANCE PHONES: CENTRAL 14.57 Greenlioases: Hinsdale, III., and Gregg Station, 111. Notice: — AVe close at 5 o'clock week days. OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, iU. dosed all day Sundays Mention the Amei'ican Florist when writinp Chicago. BUSINESS IS SLOWLY IMPROVING. Business is gradually showing signs of improvement, but the demand is not anywhere near as brisk as the whole- salers would like to see it. Koses are arriving in much better condition, espe- cially Premier, Columbia and Mrs. Chas. Russell. Crusader is in good de- mand. Sunburst, Milady, Hearst, Ophe- lia, Double White Killarney, Ward, Montrose, Victor and all the other va- rieties grown for this market also have improved wonderfully in quality the past few weeks. American Beauty roses clean up almost as soon as they reach the market at prices ranging from $3 to .$6 per dozen. Carnations are more plentiful and are quite a fac- tor in the market. Asters are obtain- able in quantity but the receipts have dropped off considerably. G-ladioli are to be had in large supply and while some have sold in qviantity at low prices, the market has been firm, con- sidering conditions, and the returns have been satisfactory to the growers. Orchids are none too plentiful and the supply of lily of the valley is limited. Lilies are obtainable at a few of the stores. Cornflowers, strawflowers, fev- erfew, delphiniums, larkspur, zinnias, gypsophila and other miscellaneous indoor and outdoor. stock is included in the offerings. Southern 'w:ild"Smilax is obtainable at a moment's notice and the supply of greens in general is large enough to meet all requirements. Vacation days are about over and everyone is devoting their attention to the fall business. NOTES. E. T'. Winterson and Fritz Bahr leave this week on a visit to the Pacific coast, including an extended stopover in California. THIS SPACE is carried to attract attention; nothing more; for once your attention is gained far enough to produce an order its duty is done. THE REST IS DONE BY OUR Rose Growers Kennicot WHOLESALE OTHERS (5> FLORISTS-^ 1921. The Amer i ca n Fl orist. 327 PETER REINBERO, '"c WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph St., Long Distance Phones Central 601 and 2846 CHICAGO ROSES-ASTERS-GLADIOLI Bny Direct Prom the Grower H.>itiiii[iiiiiiiniiitiiirtiiitiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiirniiiiniiiiiiiniiiiiiiniiniiiiii nTTRRF!TVT PRTPl? T TGT Snbjeet to chanse without notice MRS. OHAS. RUSSELL, Per 100 Specials $20.00 Select $15.00 to 18.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 5.00 to 8.00 COLUMBIA Specials % 20.00 Select $15.00 to 18.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 5.00 to 8.00 PREMIER Specials $ 20.00 Select $15.00 to 18.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 5.00 to 8.00 SUNBURST, OPHELIA Per 100 Specials $15.00 Select 12.00 Medium $ 8.00 to 10.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 T Specials. . KlDnrney L Select White Klllarney (Medium.. J Short ROSES. OUR SELECTION Asters Gladioli Ailiantum Asparnsiis. per bunch 50c to 75c Ferns, per 1,000 $4.00 Galax, bronze and preen; 1.000.... 2.00 Leucotlioe Sprays Per 100 $15.00 12.00 8.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 3.00 10.00 6.00 S5.00 5.00 6.00 2.00 1.00 EXTRA SPECIAL STOCK BILLED ACCORDINGLY .=iiniiiiMiirMniiiiiiiniiiniiiiiiiriiiniiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiniiiinniiiiun[UiiiiiniiiiiiiniiiiiiinMitiiiNiniiiiiMi[iiiiiiiiiiintiiniiiiiiiiiiiniiinunninriininiMiiiMniiiiuiuiiniiniiiniiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinMiuiiiiiiiiiiitMiitiiiiii^ PAUL R. KLINGSPORN, Manager. 182 North Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone, Central 282 CHICAGO At the Pageant of Progress the re- tailers made quite a showing and much interest was taken in the competitive classes. A. Lange won 12 prizes all told, including- eight blue ribbons. Schiller won eight prizes with one blue ribbon. Henry Wittbold & Son were awarded 10 prizes with two blue rib- bons. Tonner's were awarded two prizes with one blue ribbon Albert Hall entered the last few days and won eight prizes, including three blue ribbons. The Bohannon Floral Co., Smyth, M. C, Gunterbergt, "Wolf's Flower Shop, Redden Florist, Clody's Flower Shop and others entered in one or two classes to help make a showing more than anything else. Dr. P. C. Honnold, secretary of the Illinois Coal Operator's Association, has issued warning of a possible coal famine on account of the dangerously low stocks of coal, even if the demands of a reasonably severe winter are to be met, inability of the railroads to handle more than the ordinary increase in coal tonnage when the normal time i for winter coal movement starts. High prices are attributed to the high wages of the miners. William J. Nissen, who had been em- ployed as a bookkeeper at the store of the Chicago Flower Growers' Associa- tion for many years, died last week after being- on the sick list for some- time. The funeral was held Wednes- day, August 24, at G-raceland chapel. at 2 p. m., and the wholesale mai-ket was well represented by many beauti- ful iloral offerings. He is survived by a wife and daughter Magdalene. John Fuhrmann recently sold his property on Broadway and Winnemac avenue, improved with stores and other Qoiden Yellow Sweet Peas McClenahan's Yellow Flower Dye Send for sufficient to make one quart. Price, $1.00, prepaid. MCCL£NAHAN'S GREENHOUSES 40th and Phillips Sts., Oklahoma City, Okla . buildings, for $150,000. incumbrance $.50,000. Mangel's ducks are atti-acting much attention in his Palmer House window where they furnish amusement to the tired crowds in the loop. A. Henderson & Co. report a good de- mand for seasonable flower seeds. Chris Pedersen is enjoying- a well- earned vacation in Michigan. 328 The American Florist, Aug. 27, QUALITY CUT FLOWERS Roses, Asters, Gladioli, Valley and all other miscellaneous seasonable stock including a complete line of Greens. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOLSESAJjE PIjORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. WIETOR BROS • Wholesale Growers of Quality Cut Flowers 30 East Randolph Street, L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 CHICAGO A. L. Vaughan & Co. never complain about poor business and always man- age to find time to entertain the out- of-town visitors who drop in at the store. Mr. Vaughan acknowledges a pleasant visit this week from J. S. Wilson, Des Moines, la.; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., and Arthur Newell, wife and daughter, Kansas City, Mo. John Poehlmann and Walter Poehl- mann, who are on a fishing trip in Wis- consin, sent Poehlmann Bros. Co. a nice shipment of pike one day last week, which proved quite an attrac- tion to some of the visitors at the store. Peter Hoefelder, with Kennicott Bros. Co.. is enjoying a two weeks' vacation, most of which is being spent "flivvering" through the beauty spots of this city. Peter Reinberg. Inc., is supplying choice roses to its customers, especially Columbia, Premier and Mrs. Chas. Russell, which are in better demand this week. George Asmus and wife. Joseph Foerster and W. J. Keimel and wife visited the trade at New York after attending the ^Vashington convention. Vaughan's Seed Store fall "Book for Florists" is out. The firm reports its first lot of Dutch bulbs on the way from New York. Bassett & Washburn report busi- ness as good, especially the shipping demand, which was unusually heavv August 22. Miss Nekla Wolf is again attending to her duties at Zech & Mann's store after enjoying a pleasant vacation at Appakisic. John Propps. of the Alpha Floral Co., is back on the job after enjoying a pleasant vacation in Michigan. A new retail store will open in the neighborhood of Kedzie and Lawrence avenues in the near future. !5Rlfall«lteliKiteinlla!taliaiHllKliaHliai51IHi gail«MI)tll»ll«llg|l«ltellis Chicago CUKRENT PRICE LIST Dozen Roses, Beauty $ 3.00 to $ 6.00 Per 100 Mrs. Chas. Russell 4.00 to 35.00 Butterfly 4.00 to 30.00 Columbia 4.00 to 30.00 Dunlop 4.00 to 30.00 Premier 4.00 to 30.00 Hoosier Beauty... 4.00 to 30.00 Killarney Brilliant 4.00 to 30.00 "White Killarney.. 4.00 to 30.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 4.00 to 30.00 Milady 4.00 to 30.00 Mrs. Aaron "Ward. 4.00 to 20.00 Sunburst 4.00 to 20.00 Ophelia 4.00 to 20.00 Dble. W. Killarney 4.00 to 20.00 " Cecile Brunner . . . 4.00 Our Selection ... 6.00 Calendulas 2.00 to 4.00 Daisies 2.00 to 3.00 Cattleyas, per doz 24.00 Gladioli 6.00 to 16.00 Valley 8.00 Carnations 2.00 to 4.00 Asters 4.00 to 8.00 Lilies, per 100 16.00 to 20.00 Adiantum 1.50 to 2.00 Ferns per 1,000 3.00 Galax per 1,000 2.00 Leucothoe ' 1.00 Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 35c to 50c per bunch Mexican Ivy 1.00 Boxwood, 35c per lb., case 9.00 Huckleberry 7.50 rfStCAftftt'ft'lfi^t^^S^SPi ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO ^ ii Telephone Central 3284 i, Mention the American Florist when writing Stillwater, Tex. — The Stillwater Greenhouse Co. was recently incorpor- ated with a capital of $10,000. P. G. Malone, R. S. Hughes and W. R. Mc- George are the incorporators. FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Ordei American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago Mention the American Florist loUen writing A. L. Randall Co., i^Stlt^Sy Wabash Ave, and Lake St fBMMEs ^'jg P'p CHICAGO, ILL. ^BES^ Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing George Reinberg WHOLESALE FLORISTS Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Columbia, Russell, Milady, White Killarney and Kil- larney Brilliant Roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing SAM SELIGMAN FLORISTS' SPECIALTIES 1 16 W. 28th St., New York IMPORTER-MANUFACTURER Artificial Flowers for Summer Sales. Mention the American Florist when writing 334 The American Florist, Aug. 27, iiiiiimiiiiiimiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiittiiii t itiiii iiiHiil illliniimil lllllB " L The Best in I Cut Flowers | You will find in I ROSES I The varieties we want to I mention especially are | Russell and I Columbia Of these varieties we have an | ample supply every day. All | grades, from shorts to specials. | The quality is much better than | we generally have in August. | Let us send you a | sample shipment. | The Leo Niessen Co. 1 1201 Race Street I PHILADELPHIA, - PA. [ Branches: Baltimore, Washington. | ~jiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilllliiiriiiliriiriiiiiiii[iiiiiiiiiiiiiiililliiiiliiii Philadebphia. STOCK IX PLENTIFUL SUPPLY. Business has been quite in Iveeping witli tiie last weeks in August, very dull, there ieing nothing to speak of in either the local or out of town trade. The market is well supplied with all kinds of seasonable flowers, particu- larly roses, which were never so plenti- ful at this season nor of such good quality. No. 12 or stock with 12-inch stems or shorter, is much the largest in quantity and has to be sold to the street men at about $5 per thousand to move it. It is astonishing what a quantity these sidewalk merchants can sell, although it is the fresh iiowers presented on the crowded streets where quantities of people see them that makes the business. There is some really good high grade stock in the larger sizes that brings quite fair prices. There are very few American Beauty roses as yet. and it looks as if this old favorite will no longer be a factor in this market. Gladioli are a quantity product there being as high as 5,000 in a day's shipment from some growers. They are freely used by the stores in all kinds of decorative and design work, and in window displays. Asters are also coming freely but the quantity that grade up is small, all the houses say that many more good flow- ers could be sold at very fair prices. Easter lilies are about equal to the de- mand at last week's prices. Cattleyas are very scarce and have to be ordered in from the grower, there being but few carried in stock. Dahlias are com- mencing to arrive but wholesalers ad- vise they be held back until the first week in September. The crop this season promises to be very fine. THE CONVENTION. There were about 75 visitors to the ■Washington convention from this dis- trict, which includes the salesmen in the exhibition, quite a diiterence in the CHOICE ROSES, All Grades. CARNATIONS, EASTER LILIES and All Seasonable Flowers. Tills is tlio exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots. 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. VlioMeHoYerMM'WsS Boston, Aug-. 24. Per 100 Roses. American Beauty... 6.00@100.00 RusseU 4.00® 16.00 Dunlop 4.00® 16.00 Pllgrnn 4.00® 16.00 Crusader 4.00© 16.00 White Killarney .. 6.00® 20.00 Ward 4.00® 12.00 Marvlana 4.00@ 10.00 Hoosier Beauty .... 4.00® 16.00 Columbia 4.00® 12.00 Hadley 4.00® 16.00 Ophelia 4.00® 16.00 Premier 4.00® 16.00 .\diantum 1.60® 2.00 --\-sters 3.00® 4.00 -Asparagus bclis.. per bch . . .50(i/J 1.00 .-Vsparagus Strings, doz. . . 12.00 E. Buttons 1.00® 2.00 Cattleyas. per doz 18.00 Delpliinium 1.5.0 Lily of the Valley 12.00 Longiflorum Lilies 25.00® 30.00 Sniilax. per doz 6.00 Sweet Peas 1.50® 2.00 Gladioli 2.00® 4.00 Swansonia, per bch 50® .75 Sweet Sultan 3.00® 4.00 Bouvardia, bch 1.60® 2.00 Coreopsis 1.00® 1.60 BUFFAi^o, Aug. 24. Per 100 Roses, White Killarnev . . . $3.00 @$10.00 Dbl. Wht. Killarney 3.00 1{» 10.00 Richmond 3.00® 10. 00 Maryland 3.00® 10.00 Sunburst 3.00® 10.00 c.-olumbia 3.00® 15,00 Ophelia 3.00® 10.00 Russell 4.00® 12.00 Premier 4.00® 12.00 Cecile Brunner 2.00® 3.00 Asters 3.00® 3.00 Calendulas 1.00® 2.00 Easter Lilies 15.00® 20.00 iVIignonette 2.00® 3.00 Rubrum Lilies 6.00® 8.00 Snapdragons 1.00® 2.00 Sweet Peas 40® 1,00 Gladioli 2.00® 6,00 count from the first convention held in AVashington in 1892, when six special cars were reciuired to carry the party, and there was not then more than half the glass around this city there Is today. The exhibitors here are fairly well satisfied, although they would have liked to have seen more business. Most of them sold their exhibits en- tire or in part, in consequence of which there will not be much trade for the supply people there for some time to come. The M. Rice Co, took advan- tage of McCaw Bros,' large truck to send back some of its show pieces. Nearly all the stock in the exhibition was carried there in the trucks of the exhibitors who find such transporta- tion much inore satisfactory than de- pending on the railroads. All the craft in and about this city are highly grati- fied with the honor that one of their number, S, S, Pennock, received in being elected to the presidency of the Society of American Florists. He is the fourth Philadelphian to occupy this high post of honor. Robert Craig was the second president, Edwin Lonsdale the eleventh, and John Burton the eighteenth and nineteenth, serving two terms. Mr. Pennock is in every way equipped to maintain this greatest gift of the craft and under his guidance the society should enjoy a most prosperous year. NOTES. The Leo Niessen Co. is showing fine gladioli at this time, Chicago White being a feature. Choice Mrs. Chas. Russell roses and asters are quantity items. Mr. Niessen and family are Write Por Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo, Mention the American Florist lolien writing Berger Bros. The Choice of the Market in EASTER LILIES, ROSES and All Popular Flowers. Exceptional Service. 1609 Sansom St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writinp Cincinnati. Aug. 24. Per 100 Roses, Premier 4.00® 10.00 Russell 4.00® 10.00 Columbia 4.00® 10.00 Butterfly 4,00® 10.00 White Killarnev ... 4.00® 10.00 Pink Killarney .... 4.00® 10.00 Sunburst 4.00® 10.00 Mrs, Aaron Ward.. 4.00® 10,00 Ophelia 4.00® 10.00 " ■. Baby Doll 3.00® 4.00 Easter Lilies 15.00® 20.00 Perns, per 1,000 4.00 Qala.\, per 1,000 1.50 Plumosus (south) per bch.. .25 Smilax, per string 15® ,25 Valley 8,00 Rubrum 4.00® 8,00 Gladioli 4.00® 6,00 Leucothoe 5.00 enjoying the ocean breezes at Cape May, N. J, The work on Chas. Meehan's New Mole street building is progressing, the old houses being now all down and cellar excavations under way. Mr, Meehan is spending the last weeks of August with his family at Ocean City, N, J, The September G meeting of the Florists' Club will open the season with an exhibition of dahlias and a talk on the same by Lawrence K. Pea- cock, There will also be novelties by other growers. H, Bayersdorfer & Co. is showing some wonderful hand painted lamps which have just arrived from Prance. They will make an artistic addition to some of the first class shops. Daniel Keene will shortly open his new store on Christian street above Broad, in his own building, the upper floors of which he will rent out as apartments. Berger Bros, are featuring Easter lilies, gladioli and asters. Something extra fine in dahlias is promised as soon as their season opens. 1921. The American Florist. 335 nOlTON & niNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of ChojceJCutJIowers and Greens CUT FLOWERS PLANTS. BULBS FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE, - WIS. Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OF MERIT staple Baskets and Seasonable Novelties in Quantity JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO 1309-1311 N. 2nd St., Phila., Pa. MenUoM the X merican Florist when writinri Pittsburgh Gut Flower Gd. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Growers of Quality Flowers 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. Mention the American Florist when writing Visitors : C. H. Hilbert, Durham, N. C; E. C. Palmore, Richmond, Va. ; J. G. Schattmair and Chas. Eble, New Orleans, La. ; Geo. P. Kuehn and F. X. Gorly. St. Louis. Mo.: Geo. Wheelen and Paul Pl. Kling-sporn, Chicago; Geo. E. M. Stumpp, and several others of the New York fraternity going' to the Washington convention. K. Oklahoma City, Okla. Weather conditions have practically ended the outdoor flowers. A few dahlias, gladioli, asters and marigolds are obtainable but are not choice qual- ity. California asters have made their appearance and arrive in fair shape. Funeral work is fairly active, and is evenly distributed. NOTES. The Batten Floral & Seed Co. have leased five acres at the entrance of Wheeler park, which they will use to grow its outdoor perennials and an- nuals. The firm contemplates the erec- tion of a house, possibly next fall. Paul Worz, of Worz Bros.. Ard- more, visited the retailers, after pur- chasing a new car, which he intends driving home. He has his carnation plantings completed and reports busi- ness prospects as favorable. Mr. Cowan, of the Enid Floral Co.. Enid, called on the local trade and reports business holding its own. He has .30000 fine bench grown carnation plants which have been transplanted. Furrow & Co. have just received a shipment of fine canaries. Trade at this store is holding its own and is in- creasing daily. The Foster Floral Co. is showing some choice Colorado gladioli. Mrs. Annis Gale is enjoying an over- land trip to Galveston. Tex. Danl. Keen of the Stiles Co., recently returned from his vacation. PAUL RiCHMONn. .^qilllllllllllllllllllllilllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllOillllllllllllllllllllfl^ I GUST. RUSCH & CO. I ■II WHOLESALE FLORISTS ^ I Jobbers in Florists' Supplies | I Headauarters of the Cudahy Roses | m Ftione Main 1245. P. O. Box 506 IWIII Wi^l IICISIS lAflC 1 p 444-446 Milwaukee Street ■▼IIL vVf'lUl\Ll.y Wl>> = %iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinii» Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMeHo¥erMArKeU Pittsburgh, Aug. 24. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, spl., per doz. 6.00 " fey., per doz. 5.00 " " ex., per doz. 4.00 " " No. 1. per doz. 1.50 Killarney 4.00® 12.00 Maryland 4.00® 12.00 Sunburst 4.00® 12.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 4.00® 12.00 Russell 6.00® 20.00 Columbia 6.00® IB. 0.0 Ophelia 6.00® 12.00 Hilda 4.00® 12.00 Premier 6.00® 15.00 Madam Butterfly .. 4.00® 12.00 Asters 4.00® 6.00 Carnations 2.00® 3.00 Laddie 10.00 Easter Lilies 26.00 Perns, per 1,000 3.00 G'alax, per 1,000 2.00 Plumosus, per bunch .50 Sprengeri, per bunch. .60 Sweet Peas 1.00® 1.50 Smilax. per doz, strings... 1.50 Valley 6.00® 8.00 Delphinium 4.00® 6.00 Cornflowers 2.00 Coreopsis 2.00 Gaillardia 3.00 Gladioli 6.00® 8.00 Philadelphia, Aug. 24. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 30.00® 50.00 fancy 10.00® 20.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 6.00® 15.00 Killarney 2.00® 3.00 Haflley 10.00® 20.00 Sunburst 2.00® 6.00 Vizards 2.00® 3.00 Ophelia 2.00® 8.00 Columbia 3.00® 16.00 Premier 6.00® 15.00 Adlantum 1.50® 2.00 Asparagus, bunches .60 Asparagus, strings 75® 1.00 .Asters 1.00® 6.00 Calendulas 1.60® 3.00 Carnations 2.00® 3.00 Cattleyas 1.00® 1.50 Easter Lilies 20.00® 26.00 Lily ot the Valley 6.00® 8.00 Smilax .36 Snapdragons, per doz 75® 1.50 Larkspur, per doz 1.00® 160 Gladioli 4.00® 6.00 MouNDSVlLLE. W. Va. — The B. F. Mil- ler flower store recently moved from its Jefferson avenue location to the corner of Second street and Baker ave- nue. ;iiiiriiiittiiiriiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiii[riiiiiiiiiird THEMcCALLUMCO.1 = Manufacturers — Importers i I FLORISTS' SUPPLIES I I Headquarters: PITTSBURGH, PA. | .irillllllllllllllllllllltllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllli^ Mention the Avierican 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, Aug. 24. Per 100 Roses, Premier 3.00® 12.50 White Killarney ... 2.00® 5.00 Columbia 2,00® 12.60 Ophelia 2.00® 8.00 Killarney 2.00® 4.00 " Russell 3.00® 12.60 Ward 2.00® 4.00 Sunburst 3.00® 8.00 Ferns, per 1,000 2.60® 3.00 Valley 6.00 Galax, green, per 1.000,... 1.75 bronze, per 1,000. 1.76 Gladioli 2.00® 6.00 Larkspur .50 Delphinium .50 Phlox 50® .75 JliLWAUKEE, Aug, 24. Per 100 Roses, Kill'n'y. W. Kill'n'y 4.00® 12.00 Premier 6,00® 20.00 Ophelia 4.00® 12.00 Columbia 6.00® 20.00 Ward 4.00® 12.00 " Hoosier Beauty .... 4.00® 15.00 -A-Sters 2,00® 4,00 Gypsophila, per bunch 35® .50 Larkspur, per bunch 36® .60 Fancy Ferns, per 1,000.... 2.50 Asparagus, per bunch 50® .75 Daisies 1.00® 1,60 Statice. per bch .50 Snapdragons 3.00® 4.00 Gladioli, per dozen 50® .75 Lilies, per doz 2,50® 3,00 Rubrums 6,00® 8,00 336 The American Florist Aug. 27, New York. SUM'JIER nULLXESS CONTINUES. If at the present time the average Horist was asked for his opinion of the business outlook he would proba- bly say in effect that the most cheer- ing feature is that summer will soon be over. To paraphrase a saying that we often heard : "It has been a long, hard summer." But, as one whole- saler referring to the summers, recently remarked, they are very much alike so far as this business is concerned. But at that, there are degrees in summer dullness and for the past eight weeks the business thermometer seems to have been crawling toward zero. If there was any noteworthy feature in the wholesale district during the past week it was the large amount of out- door stock that kept piling up. Gladioli were so plentiful that the pushcart men and others that had no pushcarts, were tempted to take a flyer, as they say in bucket shop circles. Dahlias and asters also arrived in quantity. It must be said for the dahlias that they are now arriving in better condiion and that fine specimens are seen. Since the aster broke into horticultural his- tory, its blight and its bug's have, we believe, received more attention than the quality and usefulness of its flowers, but at this time of year the asters seem almost indispensable for funeral work and although there is the usual outcry about poor ones, there is enough of good quality to supply all demands. Other features in outdoor stock are heavy supplies of marigolds and lark- spurs. This does not seem to be much of a year for yellow, so the marigolds are not popular. "The larkspurs are handsome, but unfortunately they shake off easily. August 22. — There is an abundant supply of stock, particularly in gladioli and dahlias. Asters of good quality are scarce and such as arrive bring good prices. There are . more than enough roses to supply the demand, short stems from the new crop being in surplus. Little change is noted in orchids, lilies and lily of the valley. THE S. A. F. TO KANSAS CITY. The selection by the Society of Amer- ican Florists of Kansas City as its place of meeting in 1922 should, and we believe will, give general satisfac- tion to the trade. Having been there, we feel qualified to give first-hand infor- mation. A city that within the memory of living men has risen from a stop- ping place for Missouri river steamers, a hamlet of less than a dozen houses, to be one of the greatest railroad and commercial centers of this country, is certainly deserving of consideration and a visit. In comparison with some of the conventions that have been held in Kansas City, we of the Society of American Florists will be but a "little people." Nevertheless we may feel cer- tain of a warm welcome. And there will be so much to see. Its fine busi- ness buildings, beautiful homes, parks and boulevards will convince some of our New Yorkers that there is a high state of civilization west of Coney Island. We might fill pages in relating the achievements that have been wrought in Kansas City and in the country from which it has drawn its wealth and importance, but there is a year's time, and further, it is probable that our florist friends out there will say something for themselves. NOTES. The foregoing was the sentiment that inspired the representatives of two score Scottish Organizations who gathered on the wall in Central park on the afternoon of August 14, to cele- brate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Sir Walter Scott. The cele- bration was held at the Scott monu- ment and was arranged by the New York Calendonian Club. Of the 25 or HARRY CHARLES Wholesale Florist VIOLETS 104 West 28th 11, NEW YORK CITY Phone Chelsea 8071. Consignments Solicited Notice to Florists! There is Gold in Goldfish A number of Florists find that Aqu- ariums and Accessories is a profitable side line. Send for catalogue. N. Wapler 134 Duane St. New York more floral wreaths placed at the base of the monument all were of natural flowers. The largest wreath, four feet in diameter, was principally made up with heather, lilies, asters and gladioli with suitable green, magnolia and palm leaves were the composition of a num- ber of the pieces. The wreaths cov- ered the base of the pedestal with some to spare, which appropriately, were placed on the monument to "Bobbie" Burns, that faces the monu- ment to Sir Walter, whose faithful dog is also portrayed by his side. Pos- sibly a reproduction of the dog that bit the baker and was so ashamed of it. A receiver has been asked to operate the Grand Central palace, Lex- ington avenue and 4t>th street, in which the spring flower shows have been held. The complaint states that large sums of money have been squandered and that there has been failure to col- lect moneys due the controlling corpor- ations. The Palace has at various times housed many different kinds of shows. Introducing S. S. Pennock, president- elect of the Society of American Flor- ists : Sam has brains and can use them. He has a thorough understand- ing of all the branches of the florist business. Being of Quaker stock we may expect him to show the qualities that have made the Quakers so highly respected wherever civilization pre- vails. Herman Warendorff, proprietor of the Ansonia and a number of other retail stores, reached home, on Au- gust 18, from a visit of two months in France and England. He is looking well and enjoyed the trip. He states that on account of the drought flowers have been very scarce over there. B. Hammond Tracy, Cedar Acres, Wenham, Mass.. was in the wholesale district, August 19. He was returning from the Washington convention and gave the florists of that city credit for their efforts to entertain the delegates. From accounts in the Washington papers, we assume that the delegates to the convention of the Society of American Florists now know the names of bugland's greatest enemies to man. "Should auld acquaintance be forgot And never brought to mind?" Fire at the range of the Julius Roehrs Co., PLUtherford, N. J:, early August 22. destroyed the cai-penter's shop and damaged the garage. The origin of the fire is imknown and the estimated loss .$20,000. Peter Chatmas of Chatmas Bros.. Eighth avenue and 145th street, recent- ly spent several weeks in the Texas oil fields and has hopes of some day being an oil magnate. Mention the American Florist when writliui ■~~--. WHOLESALE ^ \ fLORIJT^ VV. L. DOYLE A. E. BOOTH Doyle & Booth Wholesale Florists Consignments Snlicilcd Telephone: Watklns 10255. 121 West 28thSt.,N£W YORK J. J. CO AN, iHc. WHOLESAIiE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 5413 & 5891 Watklns kl 1/ It 31 and 43 W. 18th St., WCW I OIK Gold Letters and Scripts Best and cheapest on the market. Write for samples and prices. J. LICHTENBERGER 1560 Avenue A, NEW YORK CITY Telephone Chelsea 5713 For prompt and satisfactory resiills ship to Siillivan, Dolao & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 112 West 28th Street. NEW YORK All Seasonable Flowers. Henry A. Siebrecht, New Rochelle, N. Y., was recalled from the Washing- ton convention. August 17, by the news of a Are at his range. Visitors : J. C. Vaughan and wife, P. J. Foley, wife and daughter Mar- garet, Geo. Asmus and wife, Joseph Foerster, Miss Martha G-unterberg, W. J. Keimel and family, all of Chicago; C. E. Critchell and wife, Cincinnati, O. ; P. Holm. St. Paul, Minn.; C. A. Kuehn, Jr.. and wife St. Louis, Mo.; B. Allan Peirce, Waltham, Mass. A. F. F. 1921. The American Florist. 337 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST S5-57 WEST 26TH STREET 3«64a^„lT5r^atKl„s NEW YORK CITY OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on cummed paper- your card, etc., in binok and leaf adopted by the S. A. F in red' Price per mO. $4. .50; per 1000, $6..')ll. Samples on request Electro of leaf, postpaid. Jo.iJO. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S Dsarborn Si, Chicago William Mackie Wholesale Florist 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Carnations and Sweet Peas of fine Quality. Telephone: 759 Watkins Uention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMJUSSION .411 the New and Standard Varieties of Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: Watkins 300 and 301 Mention the American florist when writing C. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: 3870-3871 Watkins A complete assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing William P. Ford WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telepr.one 5333 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 W. 28t'i St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Watkins CONSIGNMENTS SOIilCITED Uention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Chelsea 692g I. Wholesale Florist 31 and 43 W. 18th St., New York rrompt and careful attention to yonr interests. Consiirnments Solicited. ^f€nJon the American Florist token writing J. K. ALLEN Established 1887. Tel phones: Watkins 167 and 30S8. Wholesale Cut Flower Commission Dealer 43 West 18ih street. NEW YORK Near the main entrance on 18lh Street Wholesale Iflower Market. Consignments of Asters and Early 'Mums Solicited Mention the American Florist when writing Joseph A. Millaog Wholesale Florist 55-67 W. 26th St., New York Telephone: 3046 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe Ho¥erM(5rKeU New York, Aug. 24. Per 100 Roses, Beauty $6.00@$50.00 Columbia 1.00® 16.00 Pilgrim 1.00® 6.00 Hadley 1.00® 5.00 Dunloo 1.00® 8.00 Dbl. Wht. Killarney. 1.00® 6.00 White Killarney .... 1.00® 4.00 Aaron Ward 1.00® 8.00 Ophelia 1.00® 8.00 Premier 1.00® 8.00 Scott Key 5.00® 40.00 Sunburst 1.00® 6.00 Asters 3.00® 6.00 Adiantum Croweanuni and Hybrid 76® 1.00 Asp. Plumosus, per bunch.. .25@ 1.00 Bouvardia. per bch .50 Cattleyas 50.00®200.00 Hydrangeas, per doz .50 L. Rubrum ' 6.00® 8.00 Lilies, ivhite 16.00® 20.00 Lily of the Valley 2.00® 10.00 Smilax, doz. strings 1.00® 2.00 Larkspurs, per dozen 25® .50 Gladiolus, per doz 15® .50 .^weet Peas 50® 2.00 Dahlias 2.50® 5.00 L. Auratum 15.00® 20.00 Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly &Schenck Wholesale Florists aod Cat Flower Exchange 436 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. Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing HERMAN WEISS 121 W. 28th St., NEW YQRK 'Mnms, Snapdragons, Roses, Carnations, Bouvardias, Pompons and Orchids. As Well As All Other Flowers in Season. Member New York Wholesale Florists' Protective Ass n .^iiiiiriiiiitiiiiimtiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiTjiitlijriijirtiitiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiijiniiiiiiiut'' I Telephones ^t?? Watkins D. J. Fappas President I United Cut I i E I Flower Co., mo. I I WHOLESALERS | I 1 1 1 W, 28th St., NEW YORK I - 'tiiiiiiiiMiDrniiiiiiiii iiillliliiiiiiiiriliitiiillllillllllliiiiiiiliiiiiitini PHONE [^l^\ WATItlNS (2336) WM KESSLER Wholesale Florist 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Me7ition the American Florist ivhen writing ^iniiiiiiiiiiiriiiriiiiiintiiiiiiiiijiriiiiiiiiiiiiiriiriiiiiiitiiiitiiitiiitiiiiijtiniiiitiiriiMi; I Telephone Watkins 9254 | I Edward Brenner I I Wholesale Florist | I 31 and 43 W. 181h St., NEW YORK I I Everything in Cut Flowers i = Consignments Solicited. = ihiiiiliiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ 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 The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest Standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send lor illui- trated catalog of Creoa ud Floiatt' Sipafa>. 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK i:iiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiniiitiiiniiiiiiiiriiiitiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiitiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiittiiiiii[iiitiii[iiiiit'£ IGEO.B. HART) I Wholesale Florist | I 24-30 Stone Street | [ROCHESTER, NEW Y0RK| fiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiriiiiiiiiriiiiiiiitiiiiriiiiMiiMiimiMiiimimiitiiiiiiimiiiiiitiiiiMiiniiii Traveling Wholesale Florisf rNo. 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEAV YORK Telephone 9760 Chelsea SPECIALTIES — Cut Orchids, Asparagns Flnmosas Sprays and Mistletoe and Ber- ries. Our Orchids are rroivn by Carlllo & Co., of Maniaroneek, N, Y. 338 The American Florist. A%ig. 27, DESIQNS 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. k-^iiiiiiiiiuMiitiiiNiiiMliriiiliniiniitiMiiilliriiiMliiniitiinrtntriil[nMMiiilililiiitiiiitlilitMiiuiiiiiiiitniiintiiiitiiniHiMiiiiiilliliMlllNlirillllMiiriiitiiiiriiii:nt[niiMiitiiitiMiiMniiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiinii I CHICAGO The Homes of Flowers CHICAGO ! Northwest Corner Wabash Ave. and Adams St. Our Motto: Satisfaction, Quality and Service. Members of the F. T. D. 'Mnj^JM^ Southwest Coirner 47th St. and Lake Park Ave. i ^iiiittiiiriiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiii iiniiiiiiniiuiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiniiiitiiniiuiiitiiiuiitiiiiniiiiiiriniiiiuniniiiiniiuiiiMiuiiiuiiNiiiiiiiiiniiuiiiuiiniiiiiiiiiiiiittniiniiniitnituiiniuMitiiiiiiiiinitiniiintinMUM Mention the American Florist when writing Send your oraers for linicago andSnI)- ubsto ^^ All orders carefully filled t^^^^St^ under the supervision rf h^§^^ GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr. wire, Write or Phone West 822 MemTiei of Florists' Teleerajili Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Delivered in Albany and minity on telegraphic order, 106 STATE STREET Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLlEfELMI]) £UCLID AVENUE Members of FloristB* Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing fcfiAfi&ftAftsMAftAjMAfiAfiA 5^^yy>5V>v5s^WfNrNK»s^rfN^r<#w^^^^ I Cincinnati. '^ JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and Telegrapli orders oareluUy fllled- 138-140 Fourth St., East Mention the American Florist when writing CHARLES L SCHMIDT 23 No. Second St., Harrisburg, Pa. Night and da,y service in all Central P-^nnsylvania. Mention the American Florist lohen writing TACOMA, WASH. California Florists will take care of all telegraph ordera. ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS ARnilND lowers and Service 'So™ *»* »^^ W 1^ li/ Conservatories, Diamond St. at ; BELLEVUE-STRATFORD AT WALNUT STS. 22nd. Mention the American Florist when writing BOHANNON FLORAL CO. 75 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO Member of F, T. Dl Mention the American Florist when writing Staten Island, N. Y. ' T.D. HLEX. S. GEORGE y,^_,»^_^iv (Not Incorporated) m&mJi FLORAL ARTIST Olorirf) 423-425 Richmond Terrace ^--f^ (V.M.C.) Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, N. Y.^=—= S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Straet Anderson service mea,iis Tresh. sturdy stock and promptdeliveries in Buffalo, Lockport, Nia^ra Falls and Western Iv ew York. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Si Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO ^ rAe 'J^llmer/lbase florist r? C.MOHROC ST. Mention the American Florist when writing TERRE HAUTE, IND. ™iNK OF HEINL'S Mention the American Florist when writina PHILZIDELPIim. pn. Chas. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Cnmberland Members ot Florists' Telegraph Delivery. M ention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. Houghton Gorney ^ Flower Shop ^ UNDER THE PARK STREET CHURCH Centrally located. Each order receives my personal attention. Best facilities for shipping Mention the American Florist when writing LITTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Mention the Americam Florist when writing CLEVELAND. O. AND VICINITY. BRAMLEY & SON 1811 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in the City Mention the American Florist when writing 1921. The American Florist. 339 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. CHICAGO. 'ISEm:. 745 Buckingham Place L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders. We have the Best Facilities in the City No. branch stores. Established 1857. Members o( Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing ROCHESTER. M. V. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester ph. 606. Long Dist. Bell ph. 2189 members of Florists' Teletraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing LOS ANGELES, CHLIF. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goidenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade discount. 229 WEST THIRD STREET Mention the American Florist when writing WnSHINGTON. D. C. Louise Flower Shop Conjiecticnt Ave., at N. St., N. W. Miss Louise W. Daugrherty, Proprietress Phones — Franklin 3579, 3841, 3842 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing NEW YORK. BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. Cor., 72d St. Phone Columbus 5468 Branch: 840 Westcnester Ave., Bronx. Phone: Intervale 4990. Mention the American Florist when writing NEW yORK EstnbUshed 1849 David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders by Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones ISSZ-l.'iSS Columbus Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO. 77-79 E. Madison Street Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO ALFRED HANNA & SONS will fill your orders for Designs and Cut Flowers In Michigan. Mention the American F'lorist when writinp FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTEB. I. M. M. Aug:ust 30. FROM BALTIMORE. Verentia. Lines JLondon). Ausrust 31. Adriatic, I. M. M. Lines (Southampton). FROM .BALTIMORE. Mississippi. I. M. M. Lines f London- Antwerp). FROM BALTIMORE. Lord Downshire, I. M. M. Linos (Cork-Londonderry). FROM PHILADELPHIA. Somland. I. M. M. Jjines (Danzig). September 1. Lafayette. French Line (Havre). September 3. La Lorraine. French Line (Havre). Rotterdam. Holland-America Line (Rotter- dam). Cedric. T. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). Mesaba. I. M. M. Lines (London). Valacia. Cunard- Anchor Line (London). River Araxe.s. Cunard-Anchor Line (Con- stantinople), Drottninfcholm. Swedish - American Line (CTOthK-nburgr). FROM MONTREAL. Corinaldo. I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool-Glasgow). FROM BALTIMORE. Verentia. I. M. M. Lines (London). FROM BALTIMORE, Mississippi. I. M. M. J..ines CLondon). FROM BOSTON. Nortonian. I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). FRO?.r MONTREAL. Caledonia. I. M. M. Ijines (Tjiverpool). OMAIin. NEB. Bess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Farnum SI. PHONES: 1601 andL1682 Members of Florists' Teletrraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist xchen writino BROOKLYN, N. V. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST EleTcn Stores ""store- Lewis Ave. Cor. Hancock St. Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City, Brooklyr and Long Island, Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist tohen writing CHICAGO 75 E. Adams St. HENRY EVANSTON, ILL. '»" Central St. Members of Flori.sts' TeleBraph Delivery. ST. LOUIS, MO. r. H. WEBER N. E. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sts. Flowers delivered in Cilty and State on Short Notice. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. SALT L21KE CITV. Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST 'BROADWAY 250,000 Squ.iie Feet of Modern Glass Pirst-class stock and service. Usual discount. ■We reach the whole of Utah and to Central part of Nevada and Idaho Members of Florists' Telefirraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing NEW ORLEANS. LA. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Mention tfie American Floriftt when writina FOR ST. LOUIS WIRE Grimm & Gorly Mention the American Florist when writing 340 The American plorist. Aug. 27, 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. Largest Retail Florists in Westchester County. Members F.T.D. Established 1908. New York floral Co. Yonkers, N. Y. NewRochelle,N.Y. Cor. Manor House Square 542 Main St KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. ±LOWkRJS Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing KANSAS CITV. MO. The Apollo FlowerShop 4 East 11th Street We Carry the Largest Stock of Cut Flowers in the City. ^Ve Please the People. Home Ph.: Main 3652 Bell Ph.: Main 1034 Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Milwaukee, Wis.-4fl^= 'FOX'S Incorporated 437-39-41 Milwaukee Street Members of Florists' Telerraph Delivery, SAVAMriAII, GA. 'john Wolf l|[g||allHll5llHl[ai5I«l|g 4 11 — a d [S] H The Largest Grower H I of Cut Flowers in the South i SI [H] gl@]lgl[Hl|g][Klli]iai]l]g||a|aJ|KJ|H|g|l]teJ|Hl|Kl|H||K||51111Hl[a Lang Floral & Nursery Co. 1314 Main Street, Dallas, Texas. Write or wire headquarters for flowera tor Te.taa. Olilahoma, Louisiana, New Mexi- co. No orders too large, none too small. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. FREY & FREY 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y. — Eyres, 106 State St. Albany, N. T. — Banker's. Boston, Mass. — Penn, the J'lorist. Boston, Mass. — Houghton Gorney Fl. Shop. Brooklyn, N. T. — Huso H. .lahn. 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. Wabash. Chicago — Bohannon Flower Shop. Chicago— Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St. Chicago — Congress Flower Shop. Chicago — A. Lange, 77-79 E. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, W. Madison. Chicago — G. Wittbold Co.. Buckingham PI. Chicago — Henry Wittbold & Son. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. 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 Park Floral 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. Kodgers. Denver, -Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Detroit. Mich. — Central Floral Co., B'way. Detroit. Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. EI Paso. Tex. — Potter Floral Co. Evanston. 111. — Henry Wittbold & Son. Galesburg, 111. — Pillsbury's Flower Stores. Grand Rapids, Mich — Grand Rapids Fl. Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith Floral Co., Inc. Hartford. Conn. — Welch's Flower Shop. Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt. Kansas City, Mo. — W. J. Barnes. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City. Mo. — Apollo Flower Shop. The. Kansas City. Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rook Flower Co. Knoxville. Tenn. — Baum's Home o£ Flowers. La Crosse, Wis. — Salzer Floral Gardens. Lincoln. Neb. — Frey & Frey. Liverpool. Eng. — Bee's, Ltd. Los Angeles — Wolfskill Bros, & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville. Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewild Greenhouses Memphis, Tenn. — Memphis Floral Co. Miami, Fla. — The Exotic Gardens. Milwaukee, Wis. — Fox's Incorporated. Montreal, Que., Can. — Dominion Floral Co. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — The Rosery Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. New Britain. Conn. — Welch's Flower Shop. New Orleans, La. — Metairie Ridge Nur. Co. New Orleans, La. — Chas. Eble. New Orleans, La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New Rochelle, N. Y. — New York Floral Co. New York — A. Eckrich, 924 Madison Ave. New York — Alexander, Florist. New I'ork — A. T. Bunyard. Madison Ave. New York — Broadway Florist. New Yoric — N. Christatos. New York — Card's. 44th and Madison Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Hession. Now York — Irene Hayes. St. Faul, Minn. Holm & Olson 20-22-24 W. Fiftll St. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cltiel and for all points in the Northwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. SEATTLE, WASB. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. KNOXVILLE, TENN. Baum's Home of Flowers Personal attention given to orders For Knoxville and East Tennessee. Member F. T. D. New York — Kottmiller. New York — Malandre Bros. New York — Matthew A. Battista. New York — A. Meyer. 1062 Madison Ave. New York — Olympia Florist. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. Oklahoma City, Okla. — Furrow & Co. 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. Harbermenl's Sons. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co. Pittsburgh. Pa. — Mrs, B. A, Williams. Roanoke. Va. — Fallon. Florist. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons. Salt Lake City, Utah — Evans Floral Co. Salt Lake City, Utah — Miller Floral Co. Staten Island, N. Y. — Alex S. George. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi. Savannah, Ga. — John Wolf. Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Seattle, Wash. — Rosaia Bros. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. St. Louis, Mo. — F. H. Weber. St. Louis, Mo. — ffrimm & Gorly. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson. Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists. Terre Haute, Ind. — J. G. Heinl & Sons. Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Washington, D. C. — Blackstone. 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. Worcester, Mass. — Littlefield, Florist. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop. Yonkers. N. Y. — New York Floral Co. 1921. The American Florist. 341 DESIONS OR CUT FLOWERS BINYARD, NEWYORK^ Hession Madison Ave. and 76 St. NEW YORK Will be delivered for tlie trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. 413 Madison Ave. Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. Summer Season. Quality Flowers BEST IN THE MARKET AT REASONABIiE PRICES Plant Specialists ,£S^, Member of FloiistB' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist lohen loriting Chicago < fCongr I CO I 520 So Congress Flower Shop CONGRESS HOTEL 520 South Michigan Ave. Mention the American Florist when writing NISU# \f/\mc Telephone Audubon 661S ni.VV yUKrV. EstabUshed l»e« Olympia Florist fPGSTBR LAMBOS A CO.) 3799 Broadway, S. W. Cor. 158th St. FRESH CUT FLOWERS DAILY Orders Irom Other Cities flUed with promptness Mention the American Florist when writing MEMPHIS. Tcnn. Memphis Floral Company MAIN AND UNION WIRE US Oklahoma City OKLAHOMA FURROW & CO. 205 W. Main St. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Randolph & McClements BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOnMllLER Mention the American Florist when writing 426 Madison Ave.. NEW YORK |« ii^Floral Expertsi^ -'t 1 5936 Penn Ave,, Pittsburgh, Pa. m iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiini Mention the Avierican Florist ivhen ioriti7i[j MEW yORK. Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd St. •Phone, Columbas 6883 The name "Malandre Brothers" on a box of flowers is a Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. Member, of FloHstt' Telejfraph DellTery. Mention the A merican Florist when writing New York's Favorite Flower Shop Fifth Avenue at 58th Street Member F. T. D. Ass'n. Mention the American Florist when writing PITTSBURGH. PA. A.W.SmithCo. KEENAN BLDG, Largest Floral Establishment in America Established 1874 Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writing WICHITA, Kansas ^Slil'r' W. H. CULP & COMPANY Quality Flowers Personal Service Members P. T. D. Mention the American Florist when writing EI Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivers. ilention the American F'orist when writing J. W. BODGEB.S EII«8' Bnilding iln\^fin O South Jefferson Street ' '"J lUIl, \J. Telegraph orders for Dayton will receive Dur Immediate and careful attention. Mentio'i the American Florist when writing 341 Madison Ave. Opp Hotel Biltmore NcAV York The Leading Florist for nearly Half a Century Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo.ilF=^ Samuel Murray 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Kansad City, Mo mi Kansas and Western Missouri. Up-to-date Service. F. T. D. Eat. 1890 Mention the American Florist when writing 342 The American Florist. Aug. 27, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. DETROIT'S Leading Florists JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS 1314 Broadway PHILIP BREITMETER, - PresJ^'-nt Mention the American Florist when writing "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop' Members of Florists' Telecrapb Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Orders in or i^SiiSi Washington, D.C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Mention the American Florist when writing BROOKLVn, M. y. JAMES WEIR,Inc. FLORIST 324 Fulton St., cor. Pierrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good care and prompt attention. Phones 270-271 Main. Mention the American Florist when writing Henry Smith Floral Go , Inc. Wholesale and Retail Florists of Grand Rapids. Mention the American Florist when writing TO HARRY PAPWORTH , "The MetBirH Ridge Nur«n| Gfcsg FIORCTS , 135 CoJBnUtlrtSt^ Hosts'' ORCHIDS'' yioLCTS ^^ J il ^^^ F.T.D. Mention the American Florist when writing Send Telegrraph, Telephone or Mail Orders for florist's 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 when writing WnSlilfiGTON. D. C BUCKISTONE,!"' 14th and H Streets, N. W. Fxceptional Service Mention the American Florist when writing Telephones : Lenox 2352 lenox 7019 1062 Madison Ave., Near 80th St. NEW YORK Orders from other cities promptly filled. Mention the American Florist when writing TORONTO, cnri. Canada's Best Known and Most Reliable PIorlBt Only the Best 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere In Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Mention the American Florist when writing Dunlop's San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenue Mai) or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing LA CROSSE, WIS. Send your orders for flo-wers for de- livery in this city and vicinity to John A. Salzer Seed Co. Quality an ' 'Service Assured THREE STORES Nashville, Chattanooga and Atlanta MEMBER FJorJsfs' Mention the American Florist when writing New York 44 Carmine Si'eei Phone 127.4 Spring Out of Town and Steamer Orders Promptly Filled Mention the American Florist ivhen writing (T^^. =\ Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY & CO. 150 East Fourth Street THE BEST THAT GROWS, n EXPER TS TO ARRANGE THEM, j j Mention the American Florist ivhen writing New York's SHOP OF QUALITY Irene Hayes,i«c. F. T. D. 7Q9 pajjj Avenue Telephone Rhinelander 0S02 and 0203 Mention the American Florist when writing CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 RACE STREET Suooessor to the HILL FLOR.4L CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Mention the American Florist when writing NEW YORK. A. ECKRICH (Saccessor to Charles E. Gmnewald) FLORIST 924 Madison Ave., bet. 73r(] & 74tb Sts. Phone: 9864 Rhinelander. Orders from Other Cities Promptly Filled Me'^iion the American Florist wheji to7^itinff 1921. The American Florist. 343 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trad^ in other cities by the firms below, the I/eading KetaUers In the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. HARTFORD. CONM. WELCH 'SilS" Also Store at New Britain, Conn. Established 18S5. Members of Florists' Telesraoh Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Colorado Springs, Col. Wliolesale and Betail Pikes Peak Floral Co. Orders Carefully Executed Members of Florists' Teleg^raph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing DEMVCR. COLO. yhe Park J.E.GILIJS.FresidaL & 101/ (11 ^O. S.P.NEiHAN.Scodur. Mention the American Florist when ivriting GALESBURG, ILL. AND CEMTRTIL ILLINOIS Pillsbury's Flower Stores Your orders will receive carefnl attention. Members of Florists' Telegrraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing KANSAS CITV, MO. Established over 30 years Southwest comer of 11th and McGee Sts. Mention the American Florist when writing CUDe BROS.COt FLORISTS lll4rSTNM WAjHINOTONAa WASfflNfiTON D. c. Gudes^ Uemlers of Florists' Telegraph BeliveiTo Mention the American Florist when writing '^ LOUISVILLE, KY.= AUGUST R. BAUMER MASONIC TEMPLE Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. '^^ ^^ Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO ?SL??r DETROIT C^6ritrSil r lOrSll V^O. 1331 Broadway, DETROIT Best servlee In both cities and adjoining territory. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. M ention the American Florist when writing Seattle-Rosaia Bros. Finest floral studio In Northwest. Member F.T.D. Mention the American Florist ichen wriiinij EDWARD SCEERY Passaic, N. J. F. T. D. Paterson, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing ==Washington, D. C.== GEO.H.COOKE FLORIST ^ Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Florist when writing FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY OF "Home Grown Flowers" Get in toacb with MATTflEWSON'S, ^S^ltt^.' Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing lEWAKI, I. J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telecrapb DeUvery. Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORE. Mention the American Florist when writing IN' HEART OF Newark, N. J. The Rosery Floral Co. 167 Market St, at Broad St. EVERYTHING IN FLOWERS Pnmpt Deliveries to aoy town or dt; within 150 miles of Newark. Telephone Market 494 Mention the American Florist when writing BROOKLYN. N. V. HUGO H. JAHN -FLORIST- 710 Nostrand Ave., cor. Prospect Place Phone: 195ZLatayette. Flowers Delivered Anywhere. Personal Atlenden. Mention the American Florist when writing "WE NEVER SUEEP" IDLEWILD GREENHOUSES Memphis, Tenn. 89 South Main St. "Up-to-the-Mlnute" Service and Execution. Every Flower in Season. Telephone Lenox 3822 New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /.venue In the Heart of most exclusive residential section. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Famam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Teleeraph DaUtcit. Mention the American Florist when writing 344 X sij::. American Florist. Aug. American Seed Trade Association. L. L. Olds, Jliidison, Wis., President: Alex. Forbes, Newark, N. J.. First Vioe- Presirieut: Louis B. Renter, S'ew Orleans, La., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kcudel, 216 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleveland, Ohio, Secretary-Treasurer; Curtis Nye Smith, TS Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., Counsel. The fortieth annual meeting will be held June, 1933. Wholesale Grass Seed Dealers' Ass'n. Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., Presi- dent; J. Chas. MoCulIough, Cincinnati, O., Vice-President; Clarence B. Jones, 110 Soiith Street, Baltimore, Md., Secretary- Treasurer; Curtis Nye Smith, Boston, Mass, Counsel. The next annual meeting will be held June, 1932. CHINESE lily bulbs are due in Chi- cago September 5. Visited New Yokk : J. C. Vaughan and wife, Chicago. Washington, D. C. — G. Edward Schultz, seedsman, has been ill for some weeks. Cable advices of August 23 state Dutch bulb prices have advanced all through the list. Kansas City, Mo. — The J. G. Pep- pard Seed Co. has been incorporated, capital .$100,000. Mllford, Conn. — F. H. Woodruff & Sons have acquired land at Hollister, Calif., for a growing station. New York. — Large lots of Dutch bulbs recently received here are being distributed, some going west. Boston, Mass. — The Hovey Seed Co., established in 1834, has been acquired by Carters Tested Seeds, Inc. VISITED CHICAGO: Henry Field. Shenandoah, la.; W. B. Currie, of the Currie Bros. Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Clarinda, Ia, — D. C. Bullock, for- merly with the Henry Field Seed Co., Shenandoah, is now with the Clarinda Seed Co. IX)Uisviu:.B, Ky. — Alfred Chescheir, G. Chescheir and Geo. M. Chescheir have incorporated as the Ross Seed Co., capital $2.50,000. Pkice of bags at Chicago, August 21 : Americans, 16 oz„ $29.50 per bale, in bale lots or over; Railroads, 16 oz., .$27.00; Crown, 12 oz., $20.50. D. V. BURRELL left Woodward, la., and located at Rocky Ford, Colo., about 19 years ago an invalid, the change proving both healthful and lucrative. Minneapolis, Minn. — G. S. Steward, for the past twelve years with the Albert Dickinson Seed Co., has resigned as manager of its Minnesota branch. Jobbers report Paper White narcis- sus bulbs scarce, and brisk demand from those who have not yet made dis- tribution to growers for early planting. Seattle, Wash. — The Woodruff- Boyce Seed Co. sustained a loss of about $10,000 when its selected seed stock was damaged by fire and water recently. The Utah Farm Bureau and the Idaho Farm Bureau through the organ- ization of the Western Seed Growers' Marketing Co., affiliated with North- rup. King & Co., have made a plan for the marketing of seed involv- ing the pooling of alfalfa and clover seed sales. CORDELE, Ga. — Edgar B. Pilcher, for- merly with the N. L,. Willet Seed Co., Augusta, is now covering southern Georgia territory for the Georgia- Florida Seed Co. Oats. — Growers in eastern and north- eastern Texas are selling Red Rust- proof seed oats freely at 30 to 35 cents per bushel, the saine prices as were offered earlier in the season. Lupton Will. The will of the late John M. Lupton, Mattituck, N. Y., has been filed for probate at Riverhead. The exact value of the large estate is not given. Mrs. Millie F. Lupton, the testator's widow, is given the residence and grounds sur- rounding it, the grove opposite, all mo- tors, free use of the garage for life and income from all of the estate not spe- cifically given to others. Robt. M. Lup- ton, the son, is bequeathed five shares of the Mattituck bank stock and at the death of the widow he is to have the farm as it now stands, except that part covered by the house and grounds. He is also given testator's interest in the seed business on condition that he pay to the widow each year one half of the net profits from the operation of the farm and business. The business is to be his on the death of Mrs. Lupton. A. F. F. Veg:etable Seed Acreage Small. The acreage of small vegetable seed crops this year is much less than last year and is below normal. Commercial vegetable seed growers state that seed dealers throug-hout the country have been reluctant to place growing con- tracts 'because of the larger carry- over than normal of inany kinds of vegetable seeds, the decline in prices, and the difficulty experienced by deal- ers in obtaining sufficient working capital from bankers. The growing conditon of most of the crops, as re- ported to the bureau of markets and crop estimates around July .30, is fair to good. Although normal yields per acre are in prospect, the total produc- tion will be smaller than at any time during the past four years. Beans. — The acreage of dwarf snap beans in Colorado is about 50 per cent of last year. Condition of the crop is 2."» per cent better than last year and 1.5 per- cent better than normal and a yield per acre of 1,000 pounds is in prospect. Garden pole beans in Cali- fornia give promise of yielding .500 pounds per acre on an acreage about one-half of 1920. Wholesale Growers SELECT STOCKS Beet Carrot Lettuce Onion Parsley Pai>snip Radish Sweet Peas PIETERS=WHEELER SEED CO. GILROY, CALIFORNIA Garden Beet. — The growing condi- tion of garden beets in 'Washington is good .and a normal yield is anticipated. Although the acreage is conceded to be small, a few growers report a larger acreage than last year. An average yield per acre of 300 pounds is indi- cated by the condition of the reduced acreage in California. The acreage in Connecticut is about -50 per cent of, and the condition about the same as last year. Cabbage. — The favorable growing season, following a mild winter, has re- sulted in a prospective normal yield per acre of cabbage seed in the Puget Sound district. Although the acreage planted was less than last year, the abandoned acreage is negligible and the total production probably will be larger. Carrot. — The acreage of carrot is re- ported to be not over one-third of 1920, and a yield per acre of around 400 pounds is anticipated. Lettuce. — The present crop condition indicates a yield per acre of 300 to 3.50 pounds per acre on a reduced acreage of lettuce seed. The average yield last year was 325 pounds. Onion. — The production of onion seed will be much less than last year's total of SOll.OOO pounds. Reports indicate that the acreage is only 20 per cent of 1920. Based on the present fair con- dition of the crop the yield per acre is expected to be 200 to 250 pounds, com- pared with 340 pounds la,st year. Parsnip and Parsley. — The acreage of parsnip is reduced one-half and tliat of parsley two-thirds from 1920. The condition of these crojis is below nor- mal, but yields per acre equal to last year are in prospect. Radish. — The present condition of the radish seed crop in California fore- casts a yield per acre of 300 to 600 pounds on an acreage about 50 per cent of last year. -A.bout the same re- duction is reported for the Michigan acreage. The fair condition of the crop indicates an average yield per acre of around 300 pounds in that district. Tomato. — Unfavorable weather con- ditions delayed the transplanting of tomato plants for seed in southern Cal- ifornia, and the crop is late. The plants are growing rapidly under good conditions and a yield per acre equal to last year (180 pounds) is expected, although the acreage Is reduced nearly one-half. The early tomato seed crop in New Jersey is reported to be normal. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Growers for the Wholesale Trade only. Onion, Lbttuce, Careot, Parsnip, Parblet, Celert, Endive, Salsift and Mixed S^veet Peab. Braslan Seed Growers SAN JOSE> CALIFORNIA C O 111 P 8 H V , IllC. 1921. The American Florist. 345 while the acreage of the late crop is reduced 70 per cent. Turnip. — The acreage of turnip seed, both English .and Swedish, is reported to be about 10 per cent of last year. Heavy imports of this, as well as many other kinds of vegetable seed at prices lower than growers in this country felt they could afford to contract for. are largely responsible for the small acreages. California Seed Crops. The Pieters-Wiieeler Seed Co.. of Gilroy, Calif., writing August 15, re- port : The hai-vest of seed crops hav- ing progressed to suiiicient extent that we are able to determine with some degree of accuracy the probable yield, we advise the present crop is one of the shortest which has been experi- enced in a great manj' years. The heat wave of early July cut down crops at least .50 per cent and from present indications, radish will not turn out over an average of 150 to 200 pounds to the acre, which is about 20 per cent of a crop. Lettuce is going about 150 to 200 pounds to the acre, which is not over one-third of a crop. Onion will not make over 1.50 pounds to the acre average, which is about 40 to 50 per cent of a crop. All crops are short including- carrot, salsify, parsley, par- snip and sweet peas. The acreas'e in this state does not average 20 per cent of what has been planted for the last five years, and with the very short yield it is a cer- tainty that seed is g^oing to clean up, and it is only from the fact that the dealers are buying' very light and are carrying over considerable seed, that there is not a serious shortage this sea- son. All the growers in this state are facing a heavy loss this season, and will hesitate to plant any heavy acre- age next year. It is easily to "be seen that higher prices must prevail at an early date. The new crop, particularly 1921 seed, will be selling at great deal higher figures the coming winter and next year's contracts must be more or growers can not plant. Timothy Seed Production Lower. A production of timothy seed ap- proximately 75 per cent of last year's, because of a reduction in acreage and yield per acre, is indicated in data ob- tained by the bureau of markets and crop estimates during the week ending' July 30, Most sections show a de- crease in acreage, amounting to 1.5 per cent to 25 per cent for the United States as a whole. The differences between the 1920 and 1921 acreages range form a decrease in 1921 of about 35 per cent in southeastern Iowa and northeastern Missouri to an increase of 12 per cent in northeastern lo^wa, as shown in the accompanying table : ACREAGE, YIELD AND PRICES. 1921 acre- 1921 Prices offered ae:e yield growers for coun- for per try-run seed per seed acre 100 lbs. com- com- pared pared July July July State or with with 27. 31. 23. section 1920 1920 1921 1920 1919 N. W. Towa . . 95 88 $3.70 $9.00 $9.00 N. E. Iowa ...112 102 3.70 9.00 9.60 S. TV. Iowa ... 85 97 3.80 8.90 10.70 S. E. Iowa ... 07 83 3.90 9.85 10.60 N. TV. Missorui 84 93 4.30 9.00 9.75 N. E. Missouri. 02 81 4.05 9.30 11.10 S. Minnesota . 89 90 3.90 8.50 8.90 Cen. and North Minnesota ..105 93 4.25 8.30 9.10 N. E. South Dakota 94 94 3.50 8.00 8.50 North Dakota.. 72 98 4.00 8.00 8.16 No. Illinois 78 94 4.00 8.40 8.70 Cen. Illinois ... 64 81 4.05 8.76 9.45 S. Illinois 88 106 4.06 8.60 9.36 Indiana 66 76 4.30 9.00 9.85 No. Ohio 84 89 4.00 8.06 10.00 S. Ohio 87 108 4.25 9.00 9.75 Wisconsin 76 83 4.35 8.00 .S.75 JEROME B. RICE SEED CO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS America's Largest Producers of Seed Peas Also a Complete Line of VEGETABLE SEEDS Growing Stations Q^j^g. Cambridge, New York Tlirougtiont America. Mention the American Florist when writing VALLEY PIPS FROM COLD STORAGE $30.00 per 1000; $16.00 per 500; $8.00 per 250; $1.00 per 100. H. N. BRUNS, 3032-42 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111. Garden Seed Beans Growing Lima and pole varieties is my specialty. My growing contract offer for fall delivery ■will be mailed upon request. Henry Berrien Fish Carpinteria, Calif. Mejition the American Florist when ivi'itinp KELWAY'S Pedigree Strains of Florists' Flower Seeds Write for prices to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers, LANGPORT, ENGLAND. 300 Medals for Flowers, etc. Hundreds of First-Class Certifloatea Mention the American Florist when writing I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Lily of the Valley Pips [ EXTRA FINE STRAIN EXHIBITION Size GERMAN "LUBECK" PIPS FROM COLD STORAGE Price, in oases of lOOO, 500 or 250 each, on application. Send us your list of Perennials wanted for quotations. J.M. THORBURN & CO. I 53 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY ^iniiiniinmiiiiumimuiuiiiiuiiiiiiiiinuuiiiuii TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CAIilFOBNIA Florists' Card Envelopes TRANSPARENT or OPAQUE Write for Samples and Quotations. The Miller Brothers Co. Manufacturers PAPER GOODS For tlie Horticultural Trade. NEWARK, 224 High St. NEW JERSEY H. WREDE LUNEBERG, GERMANY Pansy Seed 184 First Prizes, the highest awards Chicago, Paris, London. Price list on application. 346 The American Florist. Aug. 27, MICHELL'S Cyclamen Seed GIANT SHOW STRAIN 100 1000 Seeds Seeds Bright K«d $2.00 $15.00 Dark Blood Red 2.00 15.00 Glory of Wandsbek. Salmon red 2.25 17.50 Perle of Zelileiidorf, Salmon pink 2.25 17.50 Pure White 2.00 15.00 Rose of fliarienthal. Bright Pink 2.00 15^00 White with Carmine Eye 2.00 15,00 Mixed Colors 1.50 13,50 LABGE FI.OWER.ING STRAIN 100 1000 Duke of Connaught. Seeds Seeds Crimson $1.75 $14,00 Excelsior, white, red base.... 1.75 14.00 GrandiHora Alba, white 1.75 14,00 Princess of Wales, pink 1.75 14.00 Salmon Queen, salmon pink.. 1.75 14,00 St. George, delicate salmon . . 1.75 14.00 Mixed, all colors 1.25 11.00 Also All Other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. Wholesale Price I,ist Free. Michell's Seed House 518-516 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mctlutchison I a CO. OFFERS i I Immediate Shipment i = VALLEY PIPS, Dutch or German type, in i lease lots oJS.iUu pips. LILIUM MAGNIFICUM, s i 9-11, from N. Y. KENTIA Belmoreana and = i ForsterianaSeeds, inbusheiiots. BAMBOO i i CANES, natural and dyed green, all sizes, bale i i lots. RAFFIA, naturaland colored, 251bs. up. = I FALL SHIPMENT. [ i DUTCH BULBS, Tulips. Hyacinths, Nar- 5 icissns, Etc.; MANETTI STOCKS, English = 1 French, Dutch: VALLEY PIPS, German or = = Dutch: CHINESE SACRED LILIES. "Se- i I lects"; JAP. LILY BULBS, F. O. B. New i = York, Chicago, Toronto. Denver, Seattle, i I Etc. ; ROSES and LILACS, fleld-grown, for i = forcing, prices ready now; CALLA God- i I frey, Elliotiana; T.R. BEGONIAS and GLOX- i i INIAS, all sizes and colors ; IRIS, Tingitana i I and Spanish; DRACAENA CANES. | I Write for prices, stating your requirements. | I McHUTCHISON & CO., I i 95 Chambers St.. NEW YORK | -liiiiiiliniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniitiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiriiitiiiniiiiiiiitiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiii? 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, CALIFORNIA mmi R. PEDRICK & SON PEDRICKTOWN, N. J. Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, Okra, As- paragus, Rhubarb, Celery, Spinach, Beet, Onion, Beans. Cabbage, Cauliflower, Sweet •Corn and Vine Seeds. Correspondence Solicited. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS DE GRAAFF BROS., Ltd. (Inc. with S. A. Van Konynenburg & Co.) NOORDWYK, HOLLAND , Daffodils, Iris, Crocus, Etc. Mention the American Florist when writing Hogewoning & Sons, Inc. Wholesale Bulb Growers and Importers 299 Broadway, New York Mention the American Florist when W7-itina THE G. HERBERT COY SEED CO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber, Muskmelon, Squash and Pump- kin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. JAMES VICK'S SONS Growers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the benefit of our 72 years' experience All Seasonable Varieties. Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City Mention the American Florist when writing —THE— J. G. ROBINSON SEED GO, WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCICY FORID. COLORADO Contract Growers of Cucumbers, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed ; Sugar, Flint and Field. Seed Corn. RODTZABN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Swiet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full list ot FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Richard Diener Company, Inc. Originators and Growers of the Largest and Finest Gladiolus and Petunias Catalocr on ReaneBt Kentfield, Marin Co., Calif. Mention the American Florist when writing GET QUOTATIONS FROM LANDRETH Seeds Which Succeed Bio«».d„ie BRISTOL, PA. Mention the American FloHst when writing An experience of half a century In prodncingr hieh ffrade GARDEN SEEDS at your disposal. Contract powers for the jobbing- trade of a full line. Mail us your list for both SPOT and FUTURE require- ments. * S, D. WOODRUFF fi SONS Oranee, Conn., and New Tork Citr. 1921. The American Florist. 347 VAUQHAN'5 PANSIES VAUGHAN'S IIVTERIVATIOIVAL PANSIES. Trade okt., 50c; % oz., $1.50; % oz., $5.00; oz., $10.00. VAUGHAIV'S GIANT PANSY MIXTURE. Trade pkt., 50c; % oz., 75c; oz., $5.00; Vt. lb., $18.00. VAUGHAN'S CUT F1.0\VBR MIXTURE. Trade pkt., 25c; % oz., 60c; oz., $4.00. NEW BARLY-FLOAVERING GIANT PANSIES. £arly Flowering Giant White, with eye, TeUow, with eye, tight' Blue, Dark Blue, Purple. Cornflower Blue. Pure White, Black, and Mixed (eight colors). Trade pkt.. (600 seeds) 25c; % oz.. 50c; oz., $3.00. PANSY — VAUGHAN'S GIANT SORTS. Adonis, light blue, white center $0.25 $0. Auricula Colors, metallic shades Aurora, pure white without blotches Azure Blue Beaconsfield, light lavender and rich purple Black, large true black 25 Boiilog-ne Giants 1.00 Bug-not, shades of red, bronze and red- dish cardinal 25 Cassier, 3 and 5-spotted, an A-1 strain. . .26 Emperor Francis Josepli 25 !Emperor William, dark navy blue 25 Eros. Purple, yellow border 25 Fiery Faces 25 Freya. Silver edged 25 Golden Queen, clear golden-yellow 25 Indigo King 25 Madame Ferret, lovely shades of pink and rose 25 Masterpiece — Giant Curled or Spencer. .35 Orchid- Flowered, mixed 25 Paris Market, an improved strain of Tri- mardeau 25 Pheasant's Eye, sky blue edged, violet. . .25 Pink, lovely shades of pink 25 President Carnot, five blotched white President McKinley, five blotched yellow .25 Prince Bisniarck, bronze and light brown Prince Henry. Darkest blue 25 Purple, very large, rich deep purple 25 Purple King 25 Striped, mahogany striped and flaked white 25 Ruby Red. Purplish red shades 35 Trimardeau, mixed Lb. $32,00 .25 Violet Blue, a very pleasing shade 25 Victoria. Wine red 25 Volcano 35 White, with dark eye, very large 25 Yellow, with dark eye, immense flowers.. ,25 Book for Florists now being mailed -if you do not receive your copy, please drop us a card. CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE NEW YORK Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAI.. WHOUESAIiE SEED GROWER Specialties; Beet, Carrot, Endive, Lettuce, Onion and Radish. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. Woolworth Building NEW YORK CITY IMPORTERS Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds ^niiuiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiniiiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiitiiiuii^ I Return Envelopes | I Catalogue Envelopes I I Seed Packets [ I Brown Hag Filling^ Machine Co. i I FITCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A. | iiiiuiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiriiiiiuiiiiitiiiiiiiiniiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiuiitniitf EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of Bleh-Orade Seed. TOMATO, Pepper, Eggplant, Sqnash, Pump- kin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOI,ICITED The Everett 6. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Com, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin.Colorado, Uilfnrri nnnn Montana. Idaho. Washington. lnHIUIU,UUIin Burpee's Seeds Grow Wholesale Price List for Florists and Market Gardeners. W. Atlee Burpee Co. Seed Growers Philadelphia L. D. WALLER SEED GO. Growers of Choice Sweet Pea, Nasturtium and Flower Seeds. GUADALUPE, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writinff LAWN SEED MIXTURES FIELD SEEDS Atlantic Grass Seed Co. WHOLESALE 46 W. Broadway, NEW YORK CITY SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago 348 The American Florist. Aug. 27, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. M. R. Cashman, Owatonna, Minn.. Presi- dent; Paul C. Lindley. Pomona, N. C, Vicie-President: John Watson 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. W. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. The forty-seventh annual convention will be held atbetroit. Mich., June, 1933. =# Playqkound.s should be cultivated; their crop is good citizenship. "Wycoit, N. J. — De Baun & Co. are erecting two greenhouses, 20x100 feet, and will specialize in nursery stock. Dayton, O. — The Omo Gardens Co. has been incorporated with a capital of .f025,000 to grow flowers, plants and trees of all kinds. The incorpor- ators are Maxwell C. Whitmore, A. Dee Adams, J. D. Chamberlain, J. B. Coolidge and Melville Ritchie. — J. W. L. P.\INBSville. O. — The Storrs & Har- rison Co. lost about 0.000 lights of large size glass in the hail and wind storm, August 13, and many blocks of nursery stock, including the big rose field, vt^ere badly damaged. Other suf- ferers w«re T. R. Norman & Son, Wil- son's Flower Shop, Fred Endress & Son. C. C. Hallman, Wm. Dwyer and Henry Kohankie & Son. Peter Youngers Deaa. The death is announced of Peter Youngers, head of the Geneva Nur- series, Geneva, Neb., as having oc- curred suddenly at Mercer, a Wisconsin summer resort, last week. Mr. Youngers was well known to the trade as former treasurer of the American Association of Nurserymen. He was also a banker and former congressman. Ohio State University. .\.NjNual hokticultubal festival. The annual horticultural festival of the Ohio State university, department of horticulture, will be held at Colum- bus early in November. The show will include displays of apples, vegetables, chrysanthemums, foresty, landscape architecture and by-products. The show is controlled and operated ex- exclusively by students of the depart- ment of .horticulture, with the object of creating interest among themselves and growers in the production of first class fruits, vegetables and flowers. The attendance includes not only a large number of interested students but also many growers and townspeo- ple who appreciate displays of this nature. Over 25,000 people visited the festival last year. The 30 page premium list in con- nection with the festival compares favorably with that of state shows, and is widely read by Ohio fruit and vegetable growers. As the exhibition is financed in part by the advertising space in the premium list, a splendid opportunity is presented tlie trade in placing themselves before the students who will be Ohio's future horticultur- ists. September 20 is the closing date for securing advertising space in the premium list. H. M. Wells, depart- ment of horticulture, Ohio State uni- versity, Columbus, O., is manager of the horticultural festival. Connecticut Nurserymen's Association. AN.NUAI,- OUTINU, AUGUST 18. A pleasant day and the largest crovi'd that ever attended a summer outing' of the Connecticut Nurserymen's Associa- tion, at Bristol, combined to make August IS a memorable one in the annals of the organization. The en- tertainment committee composed of Paul Hubbard and Walter Campbell made an effort to secure the use of the new state park at Madison, but lack of facilities there made it neces- sary for the members to meet at Lake Compounce, Bristol. Of special interest on the programme of sports was a baseball g'ame between two teams captained by President Henry The Late Peter Youngers. W. Gottschalk and Secretary F. J. Rippin. The latter could not get his spit ball in working order and the result was that the other team easily won. However, it was hinted that the umpire might have been fixed, as it was noticed that she was taking in all the attractions after the game. At a short business session it was de- cided to hold the annual winter meet- ing at New Haven, The enthusiasm instilled into the association by its present officers is certain to reflect it- self once more by a record breaking- winter attendance. F. J. Rippin, Sec'y. Summer Flowering: Trees. Here in the north not many trees except lindens can be grown which flower in summer. These are all val- uable, however, for they add interest and variety to parks and gardens at the season when the flowers of trees and shrubs are not abundant. All the. summer flowering trees here are in- teresting, and the flowers of some of them are conspicuous. After the Lin- dens the first of these trees to open its flowers is the sorrel tree (Oxydend- rum arboreum). This tree is the only representative of a genus of the Heath family, and one of the few genera of eastern America trees which is not represented in eastern Asia. The sor- rel tree is a common tree of the for- ests of the Appalachian mountains from southwestern Pennsylvania south- ward; it grows also but less abundantly from southern Ohio and Indiana to northern Florida, southern Alabama and Mississippi and in east- ern Louisiana. Growing under the most favorable conditions the Oxydendrum is a tree from 50 to 60 feet high, with a tall straight trunk sometimes 20 inches in diameter. The leaves are dark green, very lustrous and seven or eight inches long, and the bright scarlet of their autumn color is not surpassed by that of any other American tree. The leaves are pleasantly acid,ulous, a character to w.hich the tree owes its vernacular name. The white flowers, which are shaped like those of an andromeda, are erect on the branches of spread- ing or drooping clusters, and these are followed by pale capsular fruits which are conspicuous in contrast with the brilliant colors of the autumn foliage. Here in the north the sor- rel tree begins to flower v/hen only five or six feet high, and it is not probable that it will ever grow here to the size this tree attains in the rich coves found on the lower slopes of the high southern mountains in which several of the trees of eastern North America grow to their greatest size. The Arboretuin sorrel trees are planted among- the laurels (Kalmia) at the northern base of Hemlock hill, and during the last two weeks have been covered with flowers. — Arnold Ar- boretum Bulletin, August 2, 1021. Granite Cii-y, Ii,i.. — A new flower shop, to be known as the Wright Flo- ral Co., opened August 11, at 2201 Madison avenue. EvANSTON, III. — Richard F. Gloede 1405 Central street, entertained about 250 friends at a garden festival re- cently. Illuminated floral displays and dancing were features. Muscatine, Ia. — The monthly meet- ing of the Tri-Cities Florists' Club was held August 11, when plans were formulated for the placing of an ex- hibit at the Davenport fair, to be held at an early date. Dutch and French Bnlbs CJ.Speelman&Sons I Lagarde & Speelman Sassenheim, Holland I Ollioules.Var. France NEW YORK OFFICE 470 GREENWICH ST. Pacific Coast Representative, Mr. w. B. Clarice, Bex 543, San Jose, Calif. Mention the American Florist when writinff HILL'S EVERGREENS Sizes for growing on. Specimen Evergreens for landscape work. Complete assortment of choice Evergreens for window boxes and tabbing. Send for cataloR. D. HILL NURSERY CO., Inc. Evergreen Specialists Largest Growers in America. Box 404, DUNDEE, ILLINOIS STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly everi" other good hardy climber. Send for our list. The G Robert Pyle lONARD a rn IKEST GROVE 'JONES CO. I-JUI " PENNA. ile, Pres. L_LJ AnL Wmlztr, Vice-Ptes. Mention the American Florist loJien wrUing 1921. The American Florist. 349 You Grow Pansy Plants For Sale? DOUBLE YOUR PROFIT AND SALES BY PLANTING THE New Early Flowering fiianl Pansies They are three to four weeks earlier than other Pansies, in coldframes or field; they have four or five large blossoms, when other Pansies planted at the same time are only showing bud. The richly colored, large, well formed flow- ers, on long, stiff stems, are very fragrant. TRY SOMS AND YOU WILL BE SATISFIED 4. Jove. Lower petals violet, upper one light blue 5. Mars. Cornflower blue. 6. North Pole. Pure snow white. 7. 'Woden. Quite black. S. Helios. Pure yellow. 14 Winter Sun. Golden yellow, with dark eye. 15. lee King. Silvery white, with dark blue eye 16. Celestial ftueen. Light or sky blue. 17. Charm of March. Dark velvety blue 18. Mixed. The above nine colors. 500 Seeds, 25c.; 1000 Seeds, 40c.; Vs. oz., % oz., $2.00; 1 oz., $7.50 For list and price of other Kenilworth Pansy Seed, see my ad of July 23rd. Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Chrysanthenmni Specialists Catalogue Free. Mention the American Florist tolien writinp =CARNATIONS=i F.Dorner&SonsCo. Lafayette, Ind. ia[a[giiggmia[HiaiaiH[Hiaisir«iaiai5ii5rHiigiigii«»«ii»iaiiHiiBiiHiii:ovember 1-5, 1921. Potato prices have advanced sharply under decreasing supplies. Colorado round type cabbage was sold at .$80 to $8.5 per ton in Cincinnati. The various markets are well sup- plied with vegetables as the summer wanes. California Elberta peaches declined considerably in mid-western cities, clos- ing at $1.25 to $1.65 per box. New York head lettuce in crates of two dozen was in excellent demand at New York city, closing at .$.3 to $3.50. Yellow Transparent apples from Michigan and Illinois have be§n sold to Chicago jobbers at $2 to $2..50 per bushel basket. A President Harding was recently the recipient of a watermelon forwarded by a grower from Turlock, Calif., to Washington. D. C, weighing 76 pounds and measuring 30 inches in length and 32 inches in circumference. Tom Watson watermelons from Maryland a»d Georgia brought $550 to $650 per car for 30 to 32 pound stock at New York. No change of price was noted at Chicago, although movement throughout the country has fallen off 50 per cent. Early Ohio potatoes from Kansas advanced $1 per 100 pounds at Kansas City and Chicago, closing at $3 to $3.25, August 13. New Jersey Irish cobblers have been sold to New York jobbers at .$3 to $3..50. Shipments showed an increase of 1,316 cars. Cantaloupe movement has increased considerably in eastern producing cen- ters, causing prices to decline from $1.50 to $2 per standard crate at Bos- ton and Philadelphia. California Tur- locks sold lower at Chicago because of a weakened demand. The total ship- ments were 1,371 cars. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, August 23. — Cucumbers, bushel basket, 75 cents to $1; leaf let- tuce, per box, 30 to 40 cents. New York, August 19. — Cucumbers, 40 cents to $1 per dozen; mushrooms, per basket, $2.50 to $3.50; radishes, 100 bunches, $1 to $2; tomatoes per pound, 3 to 8 cents. Vesfetable Growers' Ass'n. of America. ANNUAL MEETING, NOVE.MBER 1-5. A tentative programme for the an- nual convention of the Vegetable Growers' Association of America, to be held at Albany, N. Y., November 1-5, has been announced by George Curran, president of the Albany Mar- ket Growers' Association, and chair- man of the committee on arrangements. This committee is composed of farm bureau managers from Albany, Rens- selaer and Schnectady counties, repre- sentatives of vegetable growers' asso- ciations in that section of New York, and representatives of the Albany Chamber of Commerce, 15 in all. The following programme has been ar- ranged for the occasion : Tuesday, November 1. 10 A. M. — General session. 2 P. M. — Afternoon session. Evening — Special addresses. Wednesday, November 2. 9 A. M. — Sessions of the market gar- den, canning crops and truck crops and muck crops sections. 2 P. M. — General session. Evening — Entertainment. Thursday, November 3. 9 A. M. — Sessions of the market gar- den, canning crops and truck crops, and greenhouse sections. 2 P. M. — Entertainment. Evening — Banquet. Friday, November 4. 9 A. M. — General programme. 2 P. M. — Business meeting. Trip to New York on Hudson river steamer. Evening — Inspection of marketing operations in New York. Saturday, November 5. Continuation of inspection of market- ing operations in New York. Mexican Tomatoes. Co-Operatlve Association. The development of nation-wide farmer co-operative associations was first conceived by Aaron Shapiro, a San Francisco attorney, who was the most active leader in developing the farmers' onganizations of California. Mr. Shapiro was the first to conceive the idea of applying national co-opera- tion to wheat, cotton and tobacco. Some idea of the strength of the move- ment may be gathered when it is known that more than 35,000 farmers in Oklahoma alone have joined the Cotton-growers' Association and this is but one of the nine cotton states which are organizing. Tomato growers in the State of Sinaloa, Mexico, exported 923 carloads of tomatoes to the United States dur- ing the harvest season which began early in January and ended the latter part of May. There was an average of about 825 crates per carload, the crates averaging about 28 pounds each. There was, therefore, an averajg'e of about 23,300 pounds of tomatoes per carload, or a total of 21,455.900 pounds of tomatoes exported to the United States during the tomato .season just closed. The average gross price paid per crate in United States iimrkel was $2.62. The cost of production, freight, etc., totaled about $1.83 per crate, giv- ing a net profit per crate of 79 cents to the growers. Taking these figures, which have been carefully obtained from the best sources of inforiration available on the subject, it is apparent that the total net profits realized by the tomato growers on tomatoes ex- ported to the United .States during the season was $601,565. Nearly all of the tom.u'oes exported from the State of Sinaloa are marketed west of the Mississippi river, and for that reason as well as the fact that the harvest begins during the first days of January, this crop is not a serious competitor of the Florida product which is sold in the east, but it is quite impossible for Si-ialoa producers to export at a profit 10 d.ays after the- California and T'^xt^s crops begin to flow to the markets. When the harvest of these crops begins the Sinaloa pi'o- ducers are forced to cesse operations, no matter what quantity and quality of tomatoes they have on hand, a.-? the freight and customs charges are so high and the selling price so low that they could only operate at a loss. Ninety-four cars of Sinaloa tomatoes V. -re marketed in Texas before the crop in that state matured. Vegetables at New York. Shipments of cauliflower from the Catskill sections were light during the week of August 15. Most of the stock was of poor quality. On Friday crates containing form 12 to 20 heads ranged in price from %2, to $5.50. Most of the cabbage came from Long Island. White cabbage sold at from 10 cents to IS cents per head wholesale. Last year, at this time, the best cabbage sold for three cents per head wholesale. Two years ago the best cabbage brought eight cents per head wholesale. The supply of red-tipped radishes was plen- tiful. There was a scarcity of the black kind. Most of the black radishes sold at from 10 cents to 12 cents per bunch wholesale. Red radishes sold for 1% cents to two cents per bunch. Most of the peas coming to the city markets are of poor quality, and in some instances- sold as low as $1.00 per bushel on Fri- day. Some of the large well-filled peas sold at four times this price on the same day. Lebanon, N. H. — The Haskell Floral Co. sustained considerable loss when a fire, which started in its engine house, spread to a portion of the greenhouses. The loss is partially cov- ered by insurance. "Market Gardening" An elementary text book containing- 102 pagrea. 5x7, with 36 illustrations, by F. L. Yeaw, manager of the Oasis Farm & Or- chard Co., Roswell. N. M. Cloth Bound. Sl.OO. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., ClUcaEO. Miscellaneous Stock Cleveland Cherries, field 35c, 35o, 50o Xmas Peppers, 4 in I5c Primula obconlca,3 in lOc Primula Obconica, 4 in 20c Cyclamen, 4 in 40c Stevls.dwarf, 2in 4o Foriiet-Me-NotS, 3 in. , winter-flowerins...4o Per 100 1000 Matchless Carnation plants 810.00 1000 Hardy PhlOX, all colors 10.00 Sprengeri. 8 in 3.00 Swainsona, 3 in lO.oo Rosendale Greenhouses DEL ANSON, N. Y. Multiflora Japonica Rose Seedlings Best American Rose StocK for Budding and Grafting. New England grown, well rooted. No. 1. 4-6 mm * S'SS "" Sn No. a 2-4 mm ■■ , ^ 10.00 perlOCO Ready for delivery after November 1st. C. R. BURR & COMPANY, - Manchester, Conn. 1921. The American Florist. 351 ASPAKAGUS. Asparajrus plumosus and Sprengeri seed- lings, $1.25 per 100: $12.00 per 1.000; 2 Vi - in. pots, tC.OO per 100; $60.00 per 1,000; 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. , ROMAN J. IRWIN. 43 West 18th St. New York. A.spara.gus Sprengeri,, 1%-in,. $3.50 Ber 100; $30.00 per 1,000, A plumosus. 2-in.. bushy, $6.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1.000, The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Asparatrus plumosus and Sprengeri seed- lins, A few hundred at $1,00 per 100. ED- GAR EASTERDAY, Nokomis, 111. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2% -inch, 6c each. ODOR GREENHOUSES. lola, Kans, ASPLENIUM. Asplenium Nidus Avis (Bird's Nest Fern), Good strong healthy stock, 3-in, pots at 35c each. Packing material charged for at cost. WM, K. HARRIS. 55th and Springfleld Ave., W. Pliiladephia, Pa, BEGOMAS. Begonias, Melior, Cincinnati. Mrs. J, A, Peterson. 2 ^4 -in. pots from top cuttings at $30.00 per 100; Chatelaine, 214 -in, pots at $7,00 per 100; Patten, 2%-in. pots at $S.OO per 100. and Pride of Newcastle, 2V4-in. pots at $1000 per 100. Begonia Rex. best varieties, mixed. 2^/4 -inch pots. $16.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN. 4 3 ATest 18th St. New Yoik. Begonia Prima Donna and Tuminosa. Extra fi-oe stocky plants in bloom; 4-inch. $25.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL CO.. 1643 Broadway. Denver. Colo. CAIiliAS. CALLA. .ETHIOPICA. LARGE FLOWERING WHITE CALLA. Home-grown Bulbs Free from Dry Rot. 100 1.000 1 -IVi-inch $ 8.00 $ 75.00 "IM-'/i-inch 12.00 110,00 I'/s-l^-inch 16.00 15a.OO l?i-2 -inch (Mammoth Bulbs)20. 00 185,00 2 -2%-inch (Jumbo Bulbs) . . 26.00 Ask for prices on Freesias and other bulbs. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 Wesf ISth St. New York CARNATIONS. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Ready Now. 100 1,000 Matchless $12,00 $100.00 White Enchantress 12.00 100.00 Pink Enchantress 12.00 100.00 Ward 12.00 100.00 Thenanthes . 12.00 100.00 Aviator 12.00 100.00 Beacon 12.00 100.00 Enchantress Supreme 14.00 12Q.00 M. C. GUNTERBBRG, Randolph and State Street, Chicago, CARNATIONS. PIEI,D-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS MRS. C. W. WARD $9.00 per 100: $80.00 per 1,000 WIETOR BROS, 30 Bast Randolph St. Chicago 3.000 fme Matchless, to close, $6.00 per 100; $57.50 per 1,000; packing included. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON. Cedar Falls, la. FIELD GROWN CARNATIO:\'3, 2,000 Enchantress, $7.50 pe- 100, $7il.OO per 1,000, Packing free. Medium plants, WRIGHT'S GRBENHOrSK.S. Pittsburg, Ka". Carnations, Write for price list of latest varieties, F, Dorner & Sons Co.. Lafayette, Ind. CHRYSANTHEMX7MS. CHRYSANTHEMUMS AND POMPOMS, Good Clean Stock. Marigold and Polly Roses. Pompons. d'Or Sour, Lily Skibo Rufus Kate Manning Mensa White Lady Lee Quinola Mary Richardson Golden Cliinax Fairy Queen Xmas Gold Helen Newberry Leoto Ida Acto Minto 2-inch, $20.00 per 1.000. Cash, please. MRS. SCHNEIDER, FLORIST. 22 E, High Street. Springfleld, O. Chrysanthemum novelties for 1921, Pre- liminary list free, Elmer D, Smith & Co,. Adrian, Mich. CINERARIAS. Very best large-flowerinK Cinerarias ; finest colors and iniportecl strain. 2 V^ -inch. $7.00 per 100: a-inch, $15.00 per 100; 4-incli. ?25.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL, CO.. 1643 Broadway. Denver. Colo. CLEVELAND CHERRIES. Cleveland Cherries, fine plants, well berried, out of 5 -in, pots that liave been plunged in field; no set baclcs; $20.00 per 100. Cash. BRILL CELERY G'ARDENS. Kalamazoo Mich. Cherries. Orange Queen and Cleveland. 2H-in,, frame grown, vigorous plants. $7.00 per 100. $65.00 per 1,000. Paper pots, securely cleated. Cash with order. PETER PEARSON, 5732 Gunnison St., Chicago, 111. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN From German seed. 3-in.. ready for 4 -in $20.00 per 100; $180.00 per 1.000. Assorted colors except wliite. In paper pots. Cash with order. PETER PEARSON 5 73 6 Gunnison St., Chicago CYCLA3V1EN. CYCLAMEN GIG'ANTEUM SEED NOW READY. Glory of Wandsbek, dark and light shades of salmon. Daybreak, delicate sliade of salmon. Brilliant Red, large and fine. Pure Wliite, extra select. White — Pink Eye, very large and fine. Rosea Superba, deep shell pink. Rose of Marienthal, light pink, dark eye. Magnifica, dark rosy pink, very fine. Lavender, very beautiful. Above varieties, $12.00 per 1,000 net. For novelties, price list and cultural direc- tions, sent on application. J. A. PETERSON & SONS Westwocid. Oinoinnati, O. Cyclamen for one week only. 2^4-in.. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1,000, 3-in., . $20.00 and $25.00; 4-in.. $40.00 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. CYCLAMEN PLANTS. 4-inch $35.00 per 100 Extra heavy stock. PETER PEARSON. 57 3 G Gunnison St., Cbicago. Cyclamen. Strong, clean, healthy plants, ready to shift to 5-in., $35.00 per 100. J. W. Davis Co., Terre Haute. Ind. Cyclamen, 2 V-i -in., good aasortment, lead- ing varieties. $12.00 per 100. MATTHEW- SON'S, Sheboygan, AVis. FERNS. FERNS— strong 2 % -in., $6.50 per 100 : $55.00 per 1,000. Boston. Roosevelt, Teddy, Jr., Verona. Whitmanii. New Macawii. $10.00 per ] 00 ; $95.00 per 1,000. Larger sizes, ask for prices. Table fern seedlings. $3.00 per flat; best varieties. Pteris AVimsetti. Wilsonii. Cyr- tomiuni (Holly), Aspidium. Albo Lineata. etc. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West ISth St. New York BOSTON FERNS. Good, strong bushy stock. 5-in $0.40 6-in '. 75 7-in ^90 10-in 2.00 Packing charges free. DAVIS FLORAL CO., Davenport, la. Boston FernF. Extra strong, good color, best we ever had. 4-inch. $20.00 per 100; 5-inch, $35.00 per 100; ti-inch, $60.00 per 100. This is a bai-gain. PETERSON FLORAL CO., Gibson City. 111. Table ferns, standard varieties, 2 V4 -in.. $5.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH FLORAL CO.. INC. G'rand Rapids, Mich. Hardy Ferns, 111. descriptive list naailed. L. MOSBAKK. Ferndale, Askov. Minn. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds About It. 352 The American Florist. Aug. GEBANITJMS. Geraniums. Nutt Buchner. Bicard, Polte- vine and Viand. Good short jointed plants. 2-in., $3.50 per 100; $35 per 1.000. Elmer Rawlings. Allegany. N. T. Geraniums, rooted cuttings only, send for prices. ALBERT M. HBRR, R. F. D. 8. Lancaster. Pa. GREENS. Decorative Greens. Magnolia leaves, beech and oak sprays. "Write for samples and prices. The Decorative Greens Co., Kinston. Ala. HYDRANGEAS. French Hydrangeas, 2i,i-inch pots, $8.00 ^nd 'fiinoo per 100. Best varieties. See previois issue ROMAN J, IRWIN, 43 "West IRth St.. New York. IVIES. Hardy English Ivy. Exceptionally good stock 2-in., $2.76 per 100. $26.00 per 1000: 3-°S7 $3 75 per 100, $35.00 Per 1.000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. KENTIAS. . Kentia Belmoreana, 3-in, pot Pla-n's, $20.00 per 100. K. Foresteriana, 2y2-m., $12 00 per 100; 3-in., $20.00 per 100; 4-m.. $50!00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, O. I.ILY OF THE VALLEY. Valley pips. From cold storage. $30 per lOOO; $16 per 600; $8 per 260; $4 per 100 h" N. Bruns, 3032-42 W. Madison street. Chicago. Lily of the Valley. London Market Strain. From ice storage. Case of 600 pips. ,$18.00. case of 1.000 pips. $36.00. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Lily of the Valley pips. Extra fine strain exhibitive size. German "Tubeck pips. Write for prices. J. M. THORBURN & CO.. 53 Barclay St., New York. NARCISSI. Narcissi. Sir Watkin's bulbs, bound to bloom. $3.00 per 100. Cash. HUGH C. SCHMITT. Bvansville, Ind. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO.. orchid growers and raisers. Southgate. London. England Cat tleyas. Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. OTAHEITE ORANGES. ntahpite Oranges, 21/2 -in., fine stock to gr^wn'^om $? 00%4r 100; $60.00 per 1000. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesvi.lc. O. PANSIES. PRIMXJLAS. PRIMULA OBCONICA GIGANTEA, 2 54- in.. grown from best Ronsdorter strain. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1.000. Following Colors — red. rose, apple blossom, lavender, salmon, white, oculata and compacta. Pri- mula Chinensis. Malacoides and Townsendii, 2% -in., same price. New Primula Malacoides Conspicua. Large flowering, clear rose with large yellow cen- ter, 2-in pots.. $8.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th Street New York Primula Obconica Gigantea. Our own strain and our reputation for this strain warrants us in saying that it is the best obtainable. This stock is in very fine shape, ready to be transferred to larger sizes. 25i inch S7.00 per 100; 3-inch. $15.00 per 100; 4-inch. $26.00 per 100. Primula Malacoides TownseniMi. 2-inch. $7.00 per 100. Ready Sept. 10. THE PARK FLORAL CO.. 1643 Broadway, Denver. Colo. PANSY PLANTS — Steele's Greenhouse Special and Private Stock, also Vaughan s international Mixed; strong, l^rge stocky plants, none better. These „Plants and strains will please you. H-OO P^r 100; 3 000 for $11.25; 5,000 for $17.60. Cash. Ready Sept, 1. Orders hooked now. BRILL CELERY GARDENS Kalamazoo Mich, PEONIES Six Beautiful peonies and 12 gorgeous irises, $3.50, postpaid. ALICE CUTHCART, Bristol, Ind. Home Grown Stock niiiiiitiiiiiimiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim miimiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiii Greatly Increased Demand Because of the Federal embargo against the im- portation of most kinds of Garden Plants, Roots and Bulbs, home grown stock is now in greatly increas- ed demand. If you have any to offer or are likely to have it soon, advertise in these columns now. PRIMULAS. ROSES. INCREASE YOUR PROFITS! Order Bench Rose Plants Now! Big Demand! Fine Stock! 100 1.000 Sunburst Bench Plants 12.00 116.09 American Beauty 20.00 190.00 M. C. GUNTBRBERG Wholesale Florist 8 East Randolph St. Chicago, 111. SUNBURST BENCH ROSE PLANTS, Ready for shipment. $10.00 per 100. No order for less than 100 accepted, BASSBTT & WASHBURN Wholesale Florists 178 North Wabash Ave., Chicago L. D. Phone Central 1457 FRANK -W. DUNLOP The 1920 Wonder! Own-root stock ready for immediate de- livery. $36.00 per 100; $300.00 per 1.000. CHARLES H. TOTTY CO. Madison, N- J- HOSES. 1 000 Columbia Roses, own root. 2 54 -inch pot, $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1,000, Can ship at once. ELI CROSS 160 Monroe Ave., Grand Rapids. Mich. Roses. Own root. 1,000 Dunlop, 3-in.. good stock at $18.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL CO., Denver, Colo. SEEDS. Seeds: Winter-flowering Sweet Peas. Carefully grown for us by an expert seed grower. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement on front cover page of this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabflsh Avenue, Chicago. Seed. Cyclamen. Best English and Ger- man strain, separate colors. Salmon- Wandsbek and Salmon King. $16.00 Eer 1 000 All other colors, $12.00 per 1.000. S'. S. SKIDELSKY & CO., 60 Park Place. New York. Primula obconica, 2Vi.-in., good strong plants at $6.00 per 100; $56.00 per 1,000; 4-in at 26c; 6 in. at 60c; 6-in. at 765; Malacoides. 2yo-in.. $6.00 per 100. . HENRY SMITH FLORAL CO.. INC. Grand Rapids, Mich. Primula Obconica Gigantea. Kermesina, red- and Rosea, pink; extra good 2y2-inch, ready for 4-inch. $4.60 per 100. Cash. Im- mediate delibery. BRILL CELERY GARDENS Kalamazoo Mich. Seeds. Flower in all seasonable varieties. For varieties and prices see display ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. HsPry F. Michell Co.. 616-618 Market St., Phila- delphia, Pa, Seeds Pedigree and selected stocks of rutabaga, turnip, cabbage. Savoy cabbage, beet and mangel; flower seeds. Write lor special prices. Kelway & Sons. Langport. Eng. Primula Obconica. Gigantia Rosea. Ker- misina and Oulata. $5.00 per 100: $45.00 per 1.000. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville. O. ROSES. Multiflora Japonica Rose SeedUngs. Best American Rose stock for budding and graft- ing 4-6 mm.. $15.00 per 1.000; 2-4 rnm.. $10.00 per 1.000. C. R. Burr & Co.. Man- chester. Conn. Seeds. Sweet peas. Spencer's grandiflqra. etc Asters and flower seeds in general. Tomato, lima and pole beans. John Bod- ger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif, Seeds. The largest French cultures of Primulus. Ask for prices 1921 crop. Mala- co"d^s. $22.69 per lb. JH. PAQUET, bd.. Magnan, Nice (France), Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, sauash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract. Edgar F. Hurrc, Swedesboro. N. J. , Seeds The Kenilworth Giant Pansy; For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Chas. Frost. Kenilworth, N. J. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1921. The American Florist. 353 SEEDS. SEEDS. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, muskmelon, squash and pumpkin: sweet, flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co.. Valley, Neb. Seed. Cyclamen. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover paffe of this issue. American Bulb Co.. 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Seeds. Sweet Peas. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cu- cumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Qb., Fremont, Neb. Seeds. Specialties: Pepper, eggplants, to- mato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown. N. J. Seeds. Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion se,ta potato. Prices will be quoted upon applica- tion. S. D. Woodruff & Sons. 82 Dey St.. New York. Seed 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 vegetables of all kinds in quantity and highest qual- ity. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge. N. Y. Seeds. Specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet pea, 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 St., Chicago. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon, squash and pump- kin seed, sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co.. Waterloo, Neb. Seed. Pansy. Finest imported winter- flowerin*.? Benary's G^iant. %-oz.. $1.00. Peter Hollenbaoh Seed Store. Chicago. Seed. Lawn mixtures and fleld. whole- sale. Write for prices. Atlantic Grass Seed Co., 46 W. Broadway, New York. Seed. Flower and Garden seeds. Sweet pea and nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed Co., Arroyo Grande, 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. Seeds. Choice sweet peas, nasturtium and flower. L. D. Waller Seed Co.. Gua- dalupe, 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. Garden Seeds. Ml 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 PEAS. Yellow Sweet Peas. See display adver- lisement eL-^ewhere in this issue. McClena- han Greenhouses, 40th and Philips streets, Oklahoma City, Okla. MISCEIiliANEOUS. MISCELLANEOUS. TOBACCO PRODTiCTS. Fine clean dust, 100 lb. ba-j. $:;.U0: bOO lbs.. $10.00. Fresh, dry stems, 300 lb. bale, $4.00. P. O. B. Lane, Pa. Write for sam- ples and quantity prices. TOBACCO PROD. CO., Box 282 D., Lancaster. Pa. Seed packets for 1921. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogues, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co.. Fltch- burg, Mass. Concrete bench legs. 16-in. high.. Ship- ment made from our Joliet plant at Joliet. 111. Write for particulars and prices. DAVIS-JOLIET CO., Davenport. Iowa. Gold letters of best quality. Prices great- ly reduced. Write today for samples and prices. J. Lichtenberger, 1560 Avenue A., New York. Thomson's celebrated manure. Sold by all dealers or from sole makers. Wm. Thomson & Sons, Ltd., Clovenfords, Scot- land. Meyers' Green Florists' Thread is the best for all florists' purposes. Write for prices. John C. Meyer. Florist Thread Works. Lowell. Mass. Imported Bohemia Hyacinth glasses and Partridge berry bowls. Prices and catalog on application. N. Wapler. 134 Duane St.. New York. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Cata- logues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville. O. 1,000 letterheads and 1.000 envelopes. $8.60. Good stock. Cash please. Gorham Printery, Inc., 542 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a century. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Box 404, Dundee, 111. Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes.* Henry A. Dreer. 714-716 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House, 523 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. Write for samples and price. Henry A. Dreer. 713 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Peach trees, roses and evergreens a spe- cialty with us. Write for prices. SOUTH- ERN NURSEY CO. Winchester, Tenn Florist specialties and supplies of every description. Sam Seligman, 116 W. 28th St.. New York. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Giblin & Co.. Utica. N. Y. 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. S2.60: 60.000. $11.00. W. J. Cowee. Berlin, N. Y. Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co.. 452 Erie St.. Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Co.. Eaton, Ind. Baur Window Glass 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 35c, 3,000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury. Galesbu'rg, 111. FERTILIZERS. Ground tankage delivered to your railway station for $60.00 per ton. Hardwood ashes for $30.00 per ton. Terms: Your check when goods arrive. GEORGE STEVENS. Peterborougli, Ontario. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co.. 809 Exchange Ave., U. S. Yards. Chicago. if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Aliout it. 354 The American Florist. Aus, 27, FERTILIZEORS. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading- nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON. Stratford, London, England. Fertilizer for flowers. Premier Brand pulverized poultry manure. Poultry Feed Co., 4 31 So. Dearborn St., Chicago, III. AVizard Brand Manure. The Pulverized Manure Co.. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. FLORISTS' SUPPUKS. Florists' supplies; baskets, chiffons and novelties. Write or wire your orders. "Will ship same day order is received. Pitts- burgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Everything the best in florists' supplies. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St.. I'hiladelphia. Pa. Everything in florists' 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, cypress roof ma- terial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Moniger Co., 908 Blackhawk St., Chi- cago. Greenhouse glass, -paint and putty. Hooker's Dolesco brand. Big stock, priced right, good brands. H. M. Hooker Paint & Glass Co.. 651-659 W. "Washington Blvd.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co.. 2642 Sheffield Ave.. Chicago. Greenhouses. superior in construction, durable and inexpensive. Write for esti- mates. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. 3100 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship l,ap. flooring, white cedar posts, etc.. everything in lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St.. Chicago. INSBCnCIDBS. Hammond's Thrip Juice. S. conctmf ra»ed liquid insecticide for use a^ain-5i suck in;; insects on plants, trees, vin*-?. SoM by seedsmen. Hammond Paint and Slug Shot Works, Beacon, X, T. Aphine. $1 per qt.. $2.50 per gal. Fun- gine. $1 per qt., $3.50 per gal. Vermine. $1 per qt., $3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madison, N. J. LABELS. LABELS for nurserymen and flerists. Benjamin Chase Co., Derry Village. N. H. POTS AND PANS. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes oh order. Write for prices. A. H. Hews & Co., Inc.. Cambridge. Mass. Pots. Florists'. Prices low and quality guaranteed. The Progressive Clay Co.. 9th floor. Marbridge Bldg., New York. DREER'S "RIVERTON No. Diam. Ea. Doz. 100 10 20in. $4.95 S54.45 $412.50 20 18in 3.6S 39.60 322.30 30 16in 2.60 28.60 220,00 40 Win 2.10 23.65 187.00 SPECIAL" PLANT TUBS No, Diam. £a. Ooz. !G0 50 12in $1.45 $l6.50 $12650 60 10 in 1.00 10.9J 85 25 70 Sin 85 8.80 , 67.10 The Rivertou 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 lourlar^estsizes are equipped with drop handles. Henry A. Dreer, SeeJs, Pianis, BdIBs and Soppiies, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when tvritino Mention the American Floi'ist when xoritinci POTS AND PANS. Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Zane Pottery Co., South Zanesville, O. Florists' red pots. "Write us for prices before buying, George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Herndon St., Chicago. WHOLESALE OUT FLOWERS. Allen. J. K.. New York. Amling Co.. E. C, Chicago. Angermueller Co.. Geo. H., St. Louis. Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Berger Bros., Philadelphia. Pa. Berning, H. G., St. Louis. Mo. Brenner, Edward, New York. Budlong Co., J. A,. Chicago. Charles. Harry, New York. Chicago Flower G'rowers' Ass'n.. Chicago. Coan. J. J., Inc., New York. Doyle & Booth, New York. Erne & Company, Chicago. Foerster Co., Joseph. Chicago. Ford, M. C, New York. Ford, William' P., New York. Froment, H. E.. New York. Goldstein, I.. New York. Hart, Geo. B., Rochester, N. Y. Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York. Holton & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Kasting Co.. W. F., Buffalo. N. Y. Kennicott Bros.. Chicago. Kervan Co.. The, New Y'ork. Kessler. Wm. A., New York. Krutchen, John, Chicago. Kuhl, George A., Pekin. 111. Mackle, William, New York. McCallum Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa. Meconi. Paul, New York. Millang, Joseph A.. New York. 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, Milwaukee, Wis. Pyfer & Co., A. T., Chicago. Randall Co., A. L.. Chicago. ^•iitiiiiiiniiriiiiiiniiiiiiiiiirtiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii'J Bailey's New | (Standard Cyclopedia I I of Horticulture | I SIX SPI.S»rDII> TOI.VMB9 | I Price: $48.00 | = Sold only in complete seta = I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. I I 440 S. Dearborn St., Chlcaeo. | = a -iiiiiiiiiiiiiiimitiiiitiiiitiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiniiiniiiiiiiiMiiiiiiDiiiiiinniniiiinu') ....^ ■ Ciml Il(all^(§sm CmU-te- Fatt :■'' (Sffd-OQ^lkOM^©© •:? ■W®M3^iaitakiiSiR^ Mm>m<0m:- .?v^ JoCaliaialhaiR. £©.;:"'"■•-■'£ g 16 ^Siaaiek (Tmrnm^ S». .— M&^!fm^i0lm WHOIjESALiE cut FliOWERS. Reid, Edward. Philadelphia. Pa. Reinberg. George, Chicago. Reinberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. Rusch & Co., Gust,. Milwaukee, Wis. Siebrecht, Geo. C New York. Sullivan, Dolan & Co.. New York. Tonner, O. A. & L. A.. Chicago. Totty Co., Chas. H., Madison, N. J. Traendly & Schrenck. Now York. Traveling Wholesale Florists', New York. United Cut Flower Co., New York. Vaughan, A L. & Co., Chicago. M''eiland & Risch Co., Chicago. Weiss, Herman. New York. Wietor Bros., Chicago. Winterson Co., E. P., Cbieago. Young & Co.. A. I., New Y^rk. Zech Sz. Mann, Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 19U. The American Florist 355 The recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for preen, black, white fly. thrips and soft scale. FUMGIME. For mildew, rust nnd other bli;2;hts affecting flowers, fruits and vegetables. VERMINE. For eel worms, auple u orms and other worms working in the soil. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00 Sold by Dealers. Aphine Mfg. Company MADTSON. N .1 Mention the American Florist when writing Florists' Pots Our plant at York, Pa., has made florists' pots for nearly ninety yp^rs. We tOOk First Prize at Last Three Exposi* tions. VvB may not be the oldest manufacturers in our line, but assuredly have the best pots. Trynsonyoor next order. Prices Low. Quality Guaranteed. Address all commniucatioiis to The Progressive Giay Company MarbritWeBulldinS. NCW YOfk City Branch Office, Bulletin Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa Mention the American Florist when writinp Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Lare- est, Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual subscription for weekly and Quarterly numbers. One Dol- lar. (International money or- der.) Subscribe today and keen In touch with Burouean markets and tooics. mE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY BURNIiElT, BBTGI^AND. Mention the American Florist when writing 1,000 Letterheads 1,000 Envelopes }$8.50 Bond Stock — Send Cash with order. All work is guaranteed. Proofs fur- nished of work before printing, so that any changes neceaaary may be made. GORHAM PRINTERY, INC. 642 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. We Prim Everything. Mention the American Florist when writing When^u Ar(2 Ready To Talk Building Sa\j Vken and VKere and Veil Be There Irvington New York Boston Cleveland Philadelphia Toronto Chicago Light, strong, durable. Made of sheet steel. Make your own concrete posts for your benches. They cost less than Cedar Posts and last forever. Grower should have our Post Moulds on hand. Prices gladly submitted upon request. Superior Machine & Boiler Worics 840-850 West Superior Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Uention the American Florist when writing It Lets the Florist Sleep GIBLIN GREENHOUSE BOILER Guaranteed to Sept. 1st against decline and advance, send for catalog now. GIBLIN fi COMPANY, UtJca, N. Y. Mention thS American Florist ivhen writina John C. Moninger Co. GREENHOUSES Designers - Manufacturers - Builders We sell the complete bouse or any part 908 Blackhawk St., OHIOAGO, TLLi. r / Before 12 Fynchon St., No loss if you mend your split carna- tions witti Superior Carnation STAPLES 35c per 1000: 3,000 for $1.00 Postpaid Wm. Schlatter & Son After Springfield, Mass. 356 The American Florist, Aug. 27, Index fo Advertisers. Allen] K 337 Alpha Floral Co 338 Americ'n Bulb Co... I AmliDBECCo 333 Andersons A .33!i Angermueller G H Co 328 Aphine Mfg Co 355 ApolloFlowerShop 340 AtlanticGrassSdCo.347 B Baerjulius 338 Barclay Nursery 348 Barnard W W Co... 347 Barnes W J 341 Bassett& Washburn. 326 BattistaMatthew A. .342 Baumer Aue 343 Baum's Home of Flowers 340 Baur Window Glass Co IV BayersdorferH&Co.332 Bersrer Bros 334 Berning-H G 334 Blackistone Inc 342 BodgerJ & Sons Co. 346 Bohannon Flo Co. ..338 Botanical Nurs Co . .332 Bramley&Son 338 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 344 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 342 BrennerEdward .337 Broadway Florist.. ..339 Brown A J Seed Co.. 344 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 347 Brnns HN 345 Bryan Alonzo J 349 BudlongCoJ A 331 Bun yard 341 BuroeeWA Co 347 Born Street 1 I CHICAGO i ^JHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiuiiiiiniiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiuauiiniiMiiiiiiiiD!^ =:'iiiiniiiiiiiiHitMiiMiniiniiiiiiHiiiiiliiiiiiniiniiniiiitiiniiiiiiiiiiniiiiriHiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiHiiHii>iiiitiiiitiiiiiiinintiiniiiniiHiiiniinitiuiiinHniiuiiiiHiiuiiiiiiiiniirHiiiiiHiir] ._'iiiiiiii[iiiiriiiriiiiiiitiiiiiii]KiuiHniiiiiiiiiiii]iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiittiiirmiiiiirHiiiHiiiitiHiiiiiiHuiiitiiutiiiiiiiiiiHirniiiiiiiiiiiiMriiiirimtiiHiitiiiHiiiiiiiiii-d I HOME - GROWN STOCK I i I Greatly Increased Demand I If you have any to offer, or are likely to have any soon, | advertise in tlicsc columns now. I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. I 440 So. Dearborn Street, GiiCTlGO FimiTTnfrimmnHiiMiK]nMi[iniiMiiinimM[iiitMtiiMniirniiriiiiiiUMHunMiniiiuiiHiiwiiiHiiHi[MiiiMiiiiiimiKMMUiiwtuiiimHH[Ui^ -.iiiiwiMiiiiwiiHimiiiHiHHiiKnimiHnuiMiiiiiiiHiiiHiiiiuiiHiiiiniuirMUMiiiHiiiiiutiMiiiiiiWHiiHiiKHNntrwiMHriHmuiiimfliMiitiuwiuiMiiHiHimmtwinHUH 366 The American Florist. Sept. 3, fi!ltg!Sit!i!t!f!i9!;ii9!t!liS$ii!!!!!$!!^^ Montgomery's Priscilla That's the name of the new pink rose! The name will be Priscilla probably after the public has had It a while, but we have had to add the prefix to cover the rules of nomenclature. Ih order to get someone who knows more about roses than we do to give an unbiased, honest opinion on the merits of this rose, we have placed 12 plants of it with each of the following growers: E. G. Hill Co., Richmond. Ind. Dailledonze Bros.* Brooklyn, N. T. Albert F. AmllnR Co., Maywood, 111. Dnckham-Pierson Co.. Madison, N. J. Roirayton Greenhonses, Rowayton, Conn. Miller Floral Co., Farmington, Utali A. S. Bnrns. Jr., Spring VsUey. N. T. Robt. Simpson. CUfton, M. Chas. H. Totty Co., Madison, N. J. Noe-Razicka Co.. Madison, IST. J. Wm. H. EiUott Co.. Madbnry. N. H. Anthony Ruzicka. Madison, N. J. W. J. Pilcher, Klrkwood, Mo. Wellwortli Fi>7m Greenhouses, Jos. Heacock Co., Roelots, Pa. Do^vners Grove, 111. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111. Robert Pye, Nyack, N. T. John Coombs, Hartford, Conn. Ferrari Bros.. San Francisco, Calif. Peirce Bros.. Waltliam. Mass. Batavia Greenhouse Co., Batavia, 111. Wendland & Kelmel Co., Elmhurst, HI. Joy Floral Co.. Nashville, Tenn. Roberts Rose Co., Denver, Colo. Geo. C. Weiland, £vanston, HI. Lakeview Rose Gardens. Jamestown. N. Y. Exeter Rose Conservatories, Exeter. M. H. Bassett & Washburn. Hinsdale. 111. H. O. May, Summit, N. J. F. R. Pierson. Tarrytown, N. X. L. B. Coddineton, Murray Hill, N. J. Jos. H. Hili Co., Richmond. Ind. S. Mortensen, Southampton, Pa. Briar Cliff Gardens, Scarborough, N. Y. Jolin H. Dunlop Si Son, Richmond Hill. Ont.. Can. J. J. Fallon Co., Lynchburg, Va. Gullett & Sons, liincoln. Hi. Rolf Zetlitz Co., I>ima, O. Van Akcn Bros. & Sons, Coldwater, Mich. Premier Rose Gardens, Maywood, 111. Budlong Rose Co., Auburn, B. I. Weiss & Meyer Co., Maywood, HI. Doemling-Scliimmel Co., Mt. Clemens, Mich. Florex Gardens. North Wales. Pa. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh. Pa. Ask them about it, if you will, at any time. They have our permission to tell the truth. We are going to let this rose sell itselfj We shall be simply order takers. A. N. PIERSON, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. San Francisco. PRICES DECTLINE CONSIDEKABLY. Trade was very quiet last week and as a consequence prices dropped sharp- ly in the wholesale market. Roses suf- fered more than any other item. The best grades of Mrs. Chas. Russell, Ophelia, Columbia and Premier fell off about one-half and other goods de- clined accordingly. The offerings were of excellent quality but lack of buying forced the price down. There is a large surplus of short stemmed Ophelia and Ward. This stock is hard to move at any price. Cecil Brunner is coming in slowly and prices for this variety con- tinue firm. Ulrich Brunner is showing the effects of a long season and is not so good as formerly. Carnations are plentiful and very cheap. There is a heavy cut of red varieties. There is much room for improvement in the quality of the flowers. Very little new crop stock is expected before October. The aster cut is now at its height, and great quantities are coming into the market. Prices average about $1 per bunch. The dark colors are hard to move at any price. A large amount of this stock is sold by the street ped- dlers. Lily of the valley has been scarce for the past few weeks. Gar- denias of excellent quality are now coming in and iind a ready market. Orchids of nearly every variety are practically out of the market. Dahlias are plentiful and some fine commercial varieties are being offered. Pompons seem to be in much more favor than the larger flowering varieties and for this reason all offerings are eagerly sought by buyers. As a basket flower at this season of the year they have few equals. There has not been much Increase in the chrysanthemum supply with the possible exception of Chryso- lora. This variety is very fine and all sales are made at $2.50 per dozen blooms. Golden Glow is nearly over for the season and whatever stock ar- rives is being neglected in favor of Chrysolora. October Frost is still the only white kind to be had with previ- ous quotations remaining unchanged. There is a strong shipping demand re- ported for these early varieties. A good cut of late flowering gladioli is coming in with satisfactoi-y prices be- ing the rule. Fairly good zinnias also add to the variety. Snapdragon is plentiful but of poor quality. liark- spur is in good demand for basket and decorative work. There is a strong PANSY SEED Finest Imported Winter-Flowering Benary's Giant. All colors. M oz., fully guaranteed, 2,500 seeds, free by mail, for $1.00. Peter fiollenbach Seed Store 808 West Lake Street, CHICAGO. ILL market for cyclamen blooms now that lily of the valley is scarce. Lilium album and auratum are the only lilies to be had and these in limited quanti- ties only. Several varieties, of flower- ing eucalyptus are coming in now and sell readily. There is no change in the flowering plant situation, celosias being the leaders at present. Ferns and as- paragus are in ample supply for all re- quirements. NEW MARKET FOE WHITE GROWEKS. The stockholders of the new whole- sale co-operative market held a meet- ing at the Market building, Bush street, August 18. There was a splendid at- tendance. The object of the meeting was to acquaint the members with the workings of the corporation, and to de- liver to each subscriber his stock in the concern. The company is purely a co-operative undertaking and at pres- ent is composed of 68 florists and grow- ers. It is incorporated for $25,000, the par value of the shares being ifl each. No stockholder is permitted to hold more than 500 shares and every sub- scriber has an equal voting privilege, irrespective of the amount of stock owned. P. V. Matraia made a fine address to the trade in which he urged every member to trust and be trusted and to co-operate in every way to make the market a great success. Too much credit cannot be given Mr. Matraia, the president of this new enterprise, for his long- and arduous work to make the market a success. He overcame many obstacles that would have disheartened a less determined man. The market will open September 1, all the floor space having been applied for by the This Immigrant Just Arrived Imported Grass Glowing Heads. Three subjects. A novelty that sells on sight. $4.S0 per dozen. $35.00 per case of 100 assortsct No charge for cases on orders for ff20.00 or over. We also carry a complete lice of Aquariums and Access ries lor immediaie delivery. Catalogue oa request. 1 34 Duane Street New York. N Wapler. growers. The affairs of the corpora- tion will be in the hands of the board of directors, the stockholders being as- sured of a business-like administration. The following officers were elected for the coming year ; P. V. Matraia, presi- dent; H. Plath, vice-president; Chas. W. Brown, secretary; W. W. Cameron, assistant secretary, and Jos. P. Hay- wood, treasurer. 1921. The American Florist. 367 FML "lljok For floiisls" M READY ALL Bulbs, Seeds, Supplies That are NOW in season. Stock Offered Below can be Moved AT ONCE. Dutch Bulbs Are Here Nztrcissus Paper White Grandiflora Cases Full Standard Sizes and Correctly Stenciled. FREESIAS PURITY 7-16 1003 $ 8.00 . 15.00 FISCHERII Per 100, $6.00 . , 50.00 COLORED Gen. Pershing .... 30 00 Viola 30.00 Mixed 30.00 French Roman Hyacinths Per 1000 11-12 ctm $55 00 12-15 ctm 65 00 F. O. B. New York F. O. B. Chicago Per 1000 Per 1000 12 ctms. bulbs (1400 to case) $17,50 $18 50 13 ctms. bulbs (1250 to case) 21.00 22.00 14 ctms bulbs (1000 to case) 25.00 25.00 NARCISSUS GRAND SOLEIL D'OR 62.50 65.00 (Yellow Paper White) LILIUM FORMOSUM Per Ciiss 7-9 inch (300 to case) .... $52.50 Per case LILIUM HARRISII 6 to 7 inch (335 to case). . . $60.00 WHITE CALIAS iK-lVo inch per 100, $8 00 | 13^-2 inch per 100, $15.00 HYACINTHS PREPARED (For Early Forcing) 17 centimeter Bulbs Varieties, Lady Derby, Gertrude, I'lnnocence and Bismarck. Per 100, $8.00; per 1000, $75.00. DUTCH ROMANS L'INNOCENCE. per 100, $4.0C; 1000, $35.00 CHINESE NARCISSUS Oir Own Impsrtation Direct From China. Due Abaut Sept. 5th. This is uadoubtedly one of the best selling bulbs for the retail counter trade, flowering in water and gravel in three to five weeks from time of planting. Basket 30 bulbs Select Size $2.75 Mammoth Size 3.25 Per 100 Per lOCO $8.00 $75. CO 9.50 90.00 ^ Bools For Florists Now Ready. CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE newyork 368 The American Florist. Sept. 3, AUCTION SALES Holland and Prench Grown Bulbs On Tuesday, Sept. 20tb, at Noon We will offer at auction consignments of Holland and French Grown Bulbs. The Hol- land Bulbs will consist of Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus and Crocus; the French of French ^rown Narcissus, Paper White Grandiflora and Lilium Candidiim. We have been advised by our Holland shippers that they are sending us very large shipments of Choice Bulbs for our Fall Auction Sales. If you have not already ordered bulbs for the fall season, we would suggest that you wait for these auction sales, as you will be enabled to secure bulbs at prices considerably lower than those for which they can be imported on direct orders. We will also offer on above date local consignments of Potted Plants, such as Palms, Ferns, Rubbers, Dracaenas, Etc., and of Nursery Stock, such as California Privet, Home Grown Acclimated Evergreens, Etc. Send us your name and address if you wish copies of our auction circulars mailed to you. The MacNiff Horticultural Co., Ltd. 196 Greenwich Street, Between Fulton and Vesey Streets, Telephones: 8238-8239-8729 Cortlandt NEW YORK The meeting of the Dahlia Society of California August 18 at the Palace ho- tel drew a very large attendance of dahlia growers. Show space for the large exhibition in September was al- lotted. There was keen competition for the best dahlia bloom of the evening. First prize being awarded to W. J. Wintjen for a fine specimen. Secretary Frank C. Burns, San Raphael, an- nounced that the largest and most val- uable collection of prizes ever offered by the society will be awarded the win- ners at the show which is to be held September 15-17. An entirely new type of competition is offered the amateur grower this year by the addition of a special class in which any bay district grower is eligible to enter his entire dahlia garden for the prize. The soci- ety will name a committee of judges who will visit all the gardens entered the day before the show opens and an- nounce the winners at the show. Judg- ing will not be made on prize flowers but on the general appearance of the garden. Entries for this competition must be made to the secretary before September 7. Miss Bertha Cohen, long and favora- bly known in ti-ade circles in this city, and a member of the staff of A. O. Stein, in Sutter street, died suddenly, August 20. Her death came as a great shock to a large circle of friends. Miss Cohen ,was a woman of great refine- ment and splendid accomplishments. Her passing is deeply felt by all who had the good fortune to be numbered among her friends. Many heautiful floral offerings gave mute testimony to the esteem in which the deceased was held. Interment took place August 2.3 and was private. Joseph Scatena, for many years with the E. W. McLellan Co. as head packer, and for the last few years with the Art Floral Co., has been named head of the packing and shipping department of the new flower market. No better selection could have been made for this work as he has long been regarded as an expert in this particular line. The flower show committees of the Pacific Coast Horticultural Society and the San Francisco Retail Florists' Asj sociation held a meeting on August 25 at the store of the Art Floral Com- pany. The various committees reported on that evening and a revised schedule was presented. Frank Schlautzhauer, of the Francis Floral Co., has been making large shipments of his novelty baskets to eastern points. At this writing he has enough orders booked ahead to keep his force busy for two years. He has also been a consistent advocate of the new flower market. Visitors : Robt. Newcomb, of the Burlington Willow Ware Shops, Bur- lington, la.; H. E. Ebel, of Sacramento. James T. Lynch. Rochester, N. Y. SUMMER DULLNESS CONTINUES. Summer trade conditions still con- tinue and there is a dullness in busi- ness that is felt by all florists, with an occasional rush of funeral and wedding work. Asters are excellent in quality and are in heavy supply. Carnation arrivals are few and those seen are very small. Garden flowers are seen in profusion, such as larkspur, coreop- sis, physostegias, gaillardia. etc. Roses are very plentiful and of excellent qual- ity. Sweet peas and lily of the valley are scarce, as are orchids. In pot plants, begonias, celosias and Rubrum lilies are the leaders. Work on the flower show at Exposi- tion park is progressing favorably and will be completed before the opening day, September 5. George Kramer is in charge of the work with Prank Ma- honey and Robt. Havill assisting. The prize cups for the exposition flower show are on display at Geo. T. Boucher's Main street window. Miss A. Schwind, bookkeeper of the above firm, has returned from Cincinnati, O., where she spent two weeks. E. R. Frey has filled his hangers with chrysanthemums and Boston ferns for the fall trade. His new store will be in readiness for occupancy at an early date. Edwin P. Wilson, made up an unu- sual floral design in the shape of a trade mark of the Hetig Drug Co., for its opening, which occurred recently. Chas. Suhr and Herbert Stringer were the two representatives from this city who attended the Washington con- vention. F. J. Keller has returned from a motor trip to Atlantic City, N. J., and Philadelphia, Pa. Miss Lillian Wheeler, of H. E. Wil- son's, has returned from Star Lake, Adirondack mountains. Frank Mahoney has returned from Hammondsport, N. Y., where he spent his vacation. Visitor : Jay E. Dayton, of the Bur- lington Willowware Shops, Burling- ton, la. Chestek. San H'rancisco. Calif. — Brown & Kennedy, florists at 3091 16th street, have enlarged their establishment by purchasing an adjacent store building. Des Moines. Ia. — James S. Wilson returned from the Washington conven- tion this week and with Mrs. Wilson is making an auto tour of Minnesota. 19:^1. The American Florist. 369 Introducing— Fill the conical cup that comes uiith each tin. Press down with bottom of an empty can or tin plate. NICOTINE INSECTICIDES Invert, set on floor, remove cup and light. — an improved group of tobacco products designed to completely control plant-lice, thrips and similar soft -bodied insects. Nicotine percentages guaranteed. SPECIAL scientific processes of manufacture and a large supply of raw materials, per- manently assured, enable us to offer this unusu- ally effective group of insecticides. Whether your problem is one of fumigating or vaporizing, spraying or dusting, you can abso- lutely rely upon one of the four Hall products. Hall's Nicotine Insecticides are: Hall's Nicotine Fumigator (121/2% nicotine guaranteed) for fumigating greenhouses. Hall's Free Nicotine (40% nicotine guaranteed) for greenhouse spraying. Hall's Nicotine Sulphate (40 % nicotine guaran- teed) for outdoor spraying. Hall's Tobacco Dust (1% nicotine guaranteed) for dusting. As a florist, you are probably most interested in Hall's Nicotine Fumigator A specially prepared tobacco powder saturated with 12h% pure nicotine— guaranteed, which is the correct amount for economical and effective fumiga- tion. Simple to use. A measuring cup comes with each tin. That is all you need in the way of equipment. (See illustration.) Hall's Nicotine Fumigator is packed in air-tight tins and retains its strength indefinitely. It lights, quickly , burns evenly and will not go out. In addition to these improvements. Hall's is cheaper per ounce of nicotine content than any other fumigator. 1 pound tins, ll.aS-aJa pound tins, $2.50-10 pound tins, $8.50. If your dealer cannot supply you write us direct. HALL TOBACCO CHEMICAL CO St. Louis, Mo. 370 The American Florist. Sept. 3, :^!li(t!lit9S9iSlS!t!t!i!f!t!t!t!t!f!!i»!liSS«i^^ CHOICE ROSES All Our Own Growth Roses have improved 'wonderfully for shipping purposes owing to the cooler weather, and w^ill arrive in good condition Our Roses Have a National Reputation for Quality You always get fresh flowers and a more even run of stock. CURRENT PRICE LIST-S-Wect to Market Changes RUSSELL Per 100 Fancy Long $16.00 Medium 8.00 to 12.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 COLUMBIA Fancy Long $16.00 Medium 8.00 to 12.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 FBEMEEB Fancy Long Medium . . . . Short 12.00 6.00 to $ 8.00 4.00 CBUSADEB AND HOOSIEB BEAUT-Sf Per 100 Long $12.00 Medium 6.00 to 8.00 Short 3.00 to 4.00 OPHELIA Long $10.00 Medium 6.00 to 8.00 Short 3.00 to 4.00 SUNBUBST Long $12.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.08 Short 3.00 to 6.00 WHITE KILLABNEY Long $ 8.00 to $10.00 Medium 6.00 Short 3.00 to 4.00 ASSOBXED BOSES SPECIAL OFFERING Good fresh Roses, our selection, in lots of 200 or more, as follows; Per 100 Good medium lengths $6.00 Good short lengths 3.00 Short lengths, good stock 2.00 New Fancy Ferns, per 1,000 $2.50 Adiantum, per 100 1.50 to 2.00 Sprengeri, per 100 3.00 Galax, green, per 1.000 2.00 Galax, bronze, per 1.000 2.00 Asparagus Sprays, per bunch. 35 to .iO Of miscellaneous flowers now coming into market, we will procure for our customers the best at lowest market prices. 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 PHONES: CENTBAIi 1457 Greenlionses: Hinsdale, III., and Grege Station, HI. Notice: — We close at 5 o'clock ^veek days. OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICA60, ILL. Closed all day Sundays Chicagfo. STOCK IS IN LARGE SUPPLY. Stock is in large supply and there is more than enougrh in almost all items to go around with the exception of or- chids, which are exceedingly scarce. Lily of the valley is none too plentiful and appears to be holding its own. Roses are in large supply and choice stock is obtainable in quantity lots at attractive prices. The quality of the roses in general has improved consider- ably the past few weeks, especially Pre- mier, Columbia and Mrs. Chas. Russell, Crusader, Sunburst, Milady, Hearst, Double White Killarney, Ward, Mon- trose, Ophelia and all the other varie- ties grown for this market, are arriv- ing in better condition. Phantom and Golden Ophelia are two new kinds that are commanding much attention and promise to be big factors in this market. American Beauty roses are holding their own and find ready buy- ers. Gladioli are in large supply and considerable pushing is needed to move them even at reduced prices. Asters are to be had in quantity at attractive prices with some very choice stock obtainable. Lilies are to be had and dahlias have made their appearance. Carnations are quite a factor in the market and are moving fairly well. Cornflowers, strawflowers, feverfew, delphiniums, marigold, milkweed, tri- tomas and other miscellaneous indoor and outdoor stock is obtainable and offer the buyer a large variety to se- lect from. Greens are plentiful in al- most all items and southern wild smilax is to be had at a moment's notice. Busi- ness is not as brisk as it should be, but the demand is gradually improving and a few brisk days would find a decided change in the general market condi- tions. NOTES. A. Rennie, of A. Henderson & Co., returned last week from an extended tour of the east. Appreciation We have a pardonable sense of satisfaction in the pubh'c announcement of our good friends, Poehlmann Bros. Co., that they have been using, for a year, a price hst of roses giving prices by inches. Those who have been receiving our price list know that pricing roses by inches was an innovation which we de- vised more than four years ago and have advocated since. Our Vice-President, Mr. Kohout, having observed the use of this system so long, realizes its advantage and spoke with authority when he publicly advocated its adoption. We trust and have always believed that this rational system will ultimately become the standard price list form. KENNICOTT BRbTHERS (g> WHOLESALE . FLORISTS-^^ 1921. The American Florist. 371 PETER REINBER6, i"c. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph St., Long Distance Phones Central 601 and 2846 CHICAGO ROSES-ASTERS-GLADIOLI Bay Direct From the Grovrer •L'liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiililiiiniiiiMitiittiiiniiililiiiiiiniiniiuiittiiniiiiiiitiiiittiiniiii riTTRRP^lVT PRTPP' T TOST subject to chanee wtthont notice. V/ U AVJ.VXJ11I X X XVXv^Hj ±jXo X-iiimiimiiniiitiiiiiiiiiiiimiiniiniiiiiiiiniiiiiiiriiiiiilniiiiiiiiiMiiii tiiiii iiiu's MRS. OHAS. RVSSOLL, Per 100 Specials $20.00 Select $15.00 to 18.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 5.00 to 8.00 COLUMBIA Specials $ 20.00 Select $15.00 to 18.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 5.00 to 8.00 PREMIER Specials $ 20.00 Select $15.00 to 18.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 5.00 to 8.00 SUIVBURST, OPHELIA Per 100 Specials $15.00 Select 12.00 Medium $ 8.00 to 10.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 Per 100 "1 Specials.. KillarneT L Select. . . .■ 8.00 4.00 to to SIS.OO 12.00 White Klllamey f Medium . . J Short 10.00 6.00 ROSES. OUR SELECTION $5.00 3.00 3.00 to to 5.00 Gladioli 6.00 Adlantum 2.00 Asparasns. per bunch 50c to 75c Ferns, per 1,000 $4.00 Galax, bronze and green; 1.000.... 2.00 Lencothoe Svrays 1.00 EXTRA SPECIAL STOOIC BILLED ACCORDINGLY aiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiii I iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuitiiiiiiHi II iiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiii iiiniiiniiniiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiitiuiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiil iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiimimimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiL-. PAUL R. KLINGSPORN. Manager. 3 VH9LESALEXDeWEDS s/^C(JT FL?WEDS'A-^PLANTSJ5 182 North Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone, Central 282 CHICAGO There will be a special meeting of the Florists' Club at the Hotel Ran- dolph, September 8 at 8 p. m., to con- sider matters connected with the an- nual exhibition of the Chrysanthemum Society of America, to be held in this city November 16-17. There will be an exhibition of asters, dahlias and glad- ioli at the club meeting and growers are requested to ship their exhibits to T. E. Waters, care Hotel Randolph, Chicago, express prepaid. Wietor Bros, are cutting particularly fine carnations for so early in the sea- son, with Ward attracting much favor- able attention. Their roses are also arriving in fine condition, particularly Premier, which does unusually well with them. J. G. A. Johnson, of Johnson & Chronis, and family are making an auto trip through Canada and some of the eastern states. They will spend several days in New York city. Eugene Oestreicher, of the Heitman- Oestreicher Co., Milwaukee, Wis., was in town August 25, in search of field grown carnation plants. "Gene" is well known here and his many friends are always glad to see him. The E. F. Winterson Co. is having a good call for fancy Schwaben gladioli which are arriving in heavy supply every day from the proprietor's farm at Highland Park. Peter Olsem and family and George Lepper are back from their auto trip to the Washington convention and re- port having had a most delightful time. A. H. Schneider, Oak Park, is erect- ing four new houses on his property at Harlem and Schneider avenues, in the place of one recently torn down. Miss Nettie Parker is again attend- fiolden Yellow Sweet Peas McClenahan's Yellow Flower Cje Send for sufficient to make one quart. Price, $1.00, prepaid. MCCLENAHAN'S GREENHOUSES 40th and Phillips Sts., Oklahoma City, Okia . ing to her duties as secretary at A. T. Pyfer & Co.'s store after spending her vacation in northern Michigan. Miss Zandra Anderson has returned from a pleasant vacation at Kankakee and is again attending to her duties at the John Kruchten Co.'s store. O. A. Tonner writes that she is hav- ing a delightful time at Pelican Rapids, Minn., where she is spending her va- cation. 372 The American Florist. Sept. CUT FLOWERS The Best the Market Affords. All the leading Roses, Asters, Gladioli, Val- ley, Lilies and other miscellaneous seasonable stock, including a complete line of Greens. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOLSESAIiE FIjOBISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers of Quality Cut Flowers 30 East Randolph Street, L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 CHICAGO Wendland & Keimel had the new pink rose, Prlscilla, on exhibition at the E. C. Amling Co.'s store this week, where it attracted much favorable at- tention. They received a number of plants from A. N. Pierson, Inc., Crom- well, Conn., to grow on trial, and judg- ing from the stock they are cutting and what Mr. Keimel thinks of this variety, there is no question about it being grown on a large scale in this vicinity next season. Mrs. Joseph L.. Raske, Fred Ronsley, A. I. Simmons and other members of the Ronsley family, have the sympathy of the trade in the loss of their father, Isaac Ronsley, whose death occurred last week. There were many beautiful floral offerings, including a large num- ber from the trade at the funeral held from the chapel at 934 East Forty- seventh street, August 29, with inter- ment at "Waldheim cemetery. The forest preserve commissioners bought a 27-acre tract along the north bank of the Chicago river, and a mile north of the city limits, for $21,000 last week from Belshe & McKellar. The McKellar referred to is none other than Charles W., who was formerly engaged in the w^holesale commission business in the local cut flower market. Edwin Hoth, a promising 17-year-old Evanston golfer, drove down the fair- way August 25, at the Community Golf Club. He landed on the green in one, but it took him twenty-five to get out. The youth's shot landed in the green- house owned by R. G. Gloede, 1907 Cen- tral_ avenue. Justice Boyer wrote the 25 score in dollars. C. L. Washburn, of Bassett & Wash- burn, and wife, who returned from a visit at Los Angeles, Calif., last week, Mention the American Florist when writing JpHfJl|C'.filEl(ERj|lHREADJCp. ';,■,', ,: Low EUL'fMAsd^ikH YOU GET ALL THREAD WHEN YOU BUY Meyer's Silkaline Weiph up our threads and then weigh up the other parties that you are buying from and you will notice that our threads run full two ounces of thread to the spool. report a most enjoyable trip with ideal weather all along the route. They acknowledge a pleasant visit while at Los Angeles from J. F. Kidwell and wife, who are making a tour of the Pacific coast. Adam Casper, of the E. C. Amling' Co., Los- Angeles, Calif., will leave for home in about a week. He will be ac- companied by R. E. Dressell, better known as "Circus Sally," who has been a familiar figure in the wholesale mar- ket for almost a quarter of a century. The J. A. Budlong Co. is handling a large supply of choice roses in addition to a complete line of all other stock. Business has been very good at this establishment all summer, especially from out-of-town points. John Michelsen and George Wien- hoeber and their families have returned from a delightful auto trip through northern Wisconsin and Michigan. Miss Peterson of the office force, was with them. Paul R. Klingsporn, manager of the Chicago Flower Growers' Association, is back on the job after attending the Washington convention and visiting relatives and friends at Philadelphia. GREEN SHEET MOSS Fadeless, per bag, $3.50 Natural, " " 1.75 KNUD NIELSEN Evergreen, Ala. Joseph Foerster and George Asmus are expected home from their auto trip in the east sometime this week. Vaughan's Seed Store is still shipping French bulbs and the Dutch stock is now going out. The George Wittbold Co. had a wed- ding advertisement in the Tribune August 31. 1921. The American Florist. 373 Roses in Quantity Try us on Premier, Russell, Columbia, Crusader, Ward, Sunburst, Hearst, Montrose, Milady, Ophelia, etc. You can always get what you want from us if it is obtainable in this market. WE DELIVER BEST. Splendid Supply of Gladioli Asters, Carnations, Lilies, Valley, Orchids. All the Seasonable Cut Flowers and a Complete Line of Greens ^ If .X3?}(i(ii>?in ^ To phones: CENTRAL 257I-AUT0MATIC48-734-CENTRAL257Z 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing Peter Reinberg, Inc., added a new rose grower to its list of consignors this week. Fred Price, ■who is a mem- ber of the firm, entered upon his duties August 29. The Angel Guardian greenhouses on Devon avenue has installed a new re- frigerator, 10x10x25 feet, cooled by an ice machine. Nick Schmidt is in charge at the greenhouses and is always pleased to show the visitors about. Peter Hoefelder is again on duty at Kennicott Bros. Co.'s store after en- joying a two weeks' vacation. Joe Steckstal is enjoying his vacation at Morton Grove, fishing for whales in the Des Plaines river. Martin Nielson, formerly with A. Lange, is now operating his new store near Kedzie and Lawrence avenues. Mrs. Strail, another former employe of Lange's, is- with him. Zech & Mann are moving a large quantity of asters and gladioli this week. Roses are in good supply here and the receipts of carnations are steadily increasing. A. L. Vaughan & Co. report business as good with the total summer sales showing a great increase over that of the corresponding period of 1920. George Blackman and wife, of Evansville, Ind., stopped off here a few days this week on their way home from the Washington convention. Mangel has had very attractive win- dows the past week in which artistic- ally arranged baskets of cut flowers played an important part. The American Bulb Co. shipped the last of its Formosum lilies this week, two cars, and is now busy with Dutch and other bulbs. Miss M. C. •■ Gunterberg is spending her vacation after the convention at Martha's Vineyard and on Long Is- land. lgM«ll «lrflMrilltall«ll«ltetellgllgllgllHll«MlHll«tell«]l«llalli«telMI»ll»l«tel»lril» FANCY CUT FERNS Especially picked for our select trade, guaranteed best quality. Price till further notice — Per 1000, $3.00. Qalax Leaves Choice Galax, fresh stock. Price, per 1000 $1.75 Complete list of many other items free. One Floral Art Album given free with any order of $25.00 or more. Geo. H. Angermueller Go.{ Wliolesale Florists 1324 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. | ^ E toiigmi«ii»iiHiigiia»giignaiHii g ||«l»llallHnHllHllnllallatetellatell«ll«llHllHllHll al l a ll a ll H ll H| i H l l a l | g| | a ll Hta ll H l lH l «|g|te l « l| g|te l lHl^ Fred Holton, of the Holton & Hun- kel Co., Milwaukee, Wis., was a visitor in the wholesale market last week. John Poehlmann and Walter Poehl- mann are back from a successful fish- ing trip in northern Wisconsin. George Wienhoeber's store presents a most inviting appearance in its new fall dress of paint. Chris Pedersen, who is spending his vacation at Watervliet. Mich., is ex- pected home in a few days. Retailers say August business is quite as good as that of the same month last year. The Joseph Foerster Co.'s store is in the hands of the painters this week. John Enders and family recently spent a week at Silver Lake, Wis. 374 The American Florist. Sept. 3, YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF 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. A. Henderson & Co. report excellent business in their various bulb special- ties and fine displays of gladiolus blooms are now a regular feature at the store. Henry Wehrmann and Max Awizzus spent the week-end at Michigan City, Ind. Visitors : Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Julius Dilloff, repre- senting "Wertheimer Bros., New York; William Rayner, Oconomowoc, Wis.; W. F. Behring, Newton, la.; Jas. H. Dale, Hancock, Mich.; E. W. Hommel, Vicksburg, Miss.; Mrs. Sallie McClenr don. Mayfleld, Ky. Columbus, U. I^rCKEASING SUPPLY MO\'ES BETTER. The past week was a little more ac- tive in the florist business in this city. While there was not a great deal of improvement from the dull period in July and early August, still some bet- ter business was reported from the down-town shops. It is believed that the worst of the slump is over and that there will be a gradual improvement from this time on. Vacationists are •"now returning and that makes a dif- ference in the demand. With the open- ing of the various schools and institu- tions of learning there is expected to be quite an increase in the call for corsages, loose flowers and In fact al- most every line. Funeral work has been rather active and this has been one of the best features. There is no demand for parties or receptions. The supply of seasonable flowers has been rather good and the quality is excel- lent. There has been good growmg weather during the past few weeks. The supply of flowers now tends large- ly to garden varieties such as dahlias, zinnias, marigolds and asters. Roses are still in good demand and the sup- ply is adequate. The principal varie- ties are Premier, Sunburst and Colum- ' bia Pi-ices range from $3 to $8 per dozen. Gladioli are still one of the best features of the market and a plen- tiful supply is obtainable. Plants are not moving well but preparations are being made for a good fall supply of plants. Greens and ferns are selling well. NOTES. T. J. Blinco, who has been florist at the Columbus State hospital for four years, has submitted his resignation to Dr. Pritchard, superintendent, effective September 1. At that time he will open a growers' and retail business, associ- ated with his two brothers. Mr. Blinco has been known as the master florist of the state because of his success in producing new species through experi- mentation. The greenhouses at the hospital have been developed into what is kii->wn as the finest of any state in- stitution since he took charge. His successor will be named after a com- petitive examination. Underwood Bros., who operate a greenhouse and a retail establishment at Fair avenue and 21st street, report a good supply of seasonable flowers with a fair demand. This concern specializes in ferns and finds a good steady demand for all varieties. A number of improvements at the green- houses at this place, will be made be- fore winter. McKellar the Florist is now In charge of two retail stores, one located on North High street and the other in the James Theater building. The new shop in the latter building is under the personal direction of H. A. Thompson, who has been with the company for a number of years. The Wilson Seed Co., which is now housed in its new retail store at 23 East Town street, has been having a good demand for seeds and plants for the fall season. The new place of business is fitted up in excellent taste and is one of the show places of the city. The Neil House Flower shop, under the management of Herman Kropp is having a good demand for roses, gladi- oli and other flowers, according to the manager. This stand is one of the best in the city as it is in the heart of the business district. J. W. L. Lons Distance Phones Central 3283 Central 3284 Chicago Florists' Club. President Kohout has called a special meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club, to be held at the Randolph hotel, Thurs- day evening, at 8 o'clock. SeptemlDer 8. There will be an exhibition of asters, dahlias and gladioli. Growers of asters, dahlias, gladioli and other novelties are invited to send displays. Send the exhibit to D. B. "Waters, care Randolph hotel, Randolph and Wells streets, Chicago, express prepaid. Our committee will stage the exhibit to the best advantage. An invitation is being extended to the trade of Chicago to attend this ex- hibition. The special order of busi- ness will be the fall flower show in con- nection with the exhibition of the Chrysanthemum Society of America. P. LAUTENSCHLAGER, Sec'y. Glen Cove, N. Y. — The Nassau Coun- ty Horticultural Society will stage a dahlia show, October 4-5. and a chrys- anthemum show, November 1-2. Columbus, O. — T. J. Blinco, former- ly florist at the Columbus State hospi- tal, resigned September 1, and is planning to engage in the wholesale and retail florist business at an early date. Springville, N. Y.— Frank S. Ches- bro, formerly of Attica, N. Y., recently purchased a greenhouse and adjacent property from Mrs. Roderick Simpson, and is erecting another greenhouse. He also purchased one acre of land on Carolina street. Our Offerings Include: LILIES Absolutely the finest supply of Cut Lilies in this market. ROSES I COLUlVtBIA RUSSELL White Killarney Butterfly Crusader Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Ward Ophelia Premier MISCELLANEOUS. Valley Cattleyas ASTERS Calendulas Cornflo'wers Gladioli GREENS Plumosus Sprengeri Bronze and Green Galax Ferns Adiantum Smilax Mexican Ivy Boxwood 1921. The American Florist. 375 WHY STOP BUSINESS In Summer and Let Your Trade Go Elsewhere? We can furnish you with good Summer Roses and other Seasonable Stock with which you can retain your trade. KEEP YOUR BUSINESS GOING— it is easier to keep a business going steadily than it is to build it up again in the fall. Russell, Columbia, Premier, Milady, Hearst, Ophelia, Sunburst, Butterfly, Double White Killarney, Crusader. P^"Now that Sweet Peas are about done for the season use Nesbit Roses they more than serve their purpose. If you are in want of a good White Rose for summer use our Double White Killarney the only good white rose obtainable in this market. GLADIOLI ™"'%r «V£ ""'• Al Quality Exceptionally ^ood for so late in the season. Carnations, Valley, Larkspur, Daisies, Gypsophila, Gladioli, Lilies, Delphiniums and all other seasonable Cut Flowers. Ferns, Adiantum, Mexican Ivy, Plumosus, Sprengeri. If you want good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best located Wholesale Cut Flower House. J. A. Budlong Co. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Whoksalc Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., L°K., CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty g^^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. We are in daily touch with market conilitions, and wlien a decline takes place you can reply upon orders sent us receiving such benefits WE ABB CIjOSED ALL DAY SUNDAY. Prices As Low As Others. Inaianapoils, Ind. INDIANA STATE FLORISTS' OUTING. Despite unfavorable weather condi- tions more than 200 members of the Indiana State Florists' Association were present at a picnic and outing of the org-anization recently at Berter- mann's grove,' three miles east of Irv- ington. The programme arranged by a committee of which Adolph F. J. Baur was chairman, consisted of games and athletic events including a baseball game between two teams picked from among the members. A basket dinner was served at 6 o'clock. L. B. Hitz, of Madison, is president of the association and Oscar G. Carl- stedt of this city is secretary. NOTES. The trade here is vitally affected by a recent ruling in the Superior court to the effect that the Indiana motor ve- hicle registration law, enacted by the last legislature, is constitutional. In addition to all regular fees and assess- ments, users of trucks, with the ex- ception of farmers, are required to pay a special fee of $15 per ton capacity on each truck. A test case backed by commercial haulers was fought out in court and the truck users lost. It was undecided whether the case would be appealed, to the state supreme court. The users of trucks in Indiana declai-e that 9.5 per cent of the truck traffic is on city streets and not country roads. The special fee collected goes for the maintenance of country roads. G. Hershey, florist, who estab- lished the industry in Clinton, begin- ning seven years ago, died at his home in Fairview Park, recently. Death re- sulted from the lingering effects of an attack of influenza two years ago. Mr. Hershey was 40 years of age and 75nn^ Mention the American Florist when writina leaves a widow and adopted son, also a sister and father and mother, who live at Piqua, O., where the father is a minister. Irwin Bertermann, of Bertermann Bros., is named as one of the stock- holders of the East Side State bank, which was recently organized and granted a charter bv the state. E. B. 376 The American Florist. Sept. 3, Southern Wild Smilax, $7.50 per case THE E. F. WINTERSON CO., lS>iK?.Sc5;S".;o'; Chicago, 111. FRNE A COMPANY 30 E. Randolph Street -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. TDlxe O^^^^e? GrJrxa-tt: Co., Inc. Preservers of Natural Foliages LA PORTE, IND. Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets, riorlsts" Supplies and Decorative Noveltie?" St. Louis, Mo. HEAVY SUPPLY MOVES WELL. Business has been good during the past week. Stock seems to be ar- i-iving in better quality than hereto- fore, the weather having been extreme- ly cool during that time. The cool nights are helpful in hardening pot plants and also beneficial to the young greenhouse bench stock. Considerable outdoor ma- terial has arrived which is of good quality. Asters of a good grade are very plentiful, and they clean up daily, being obtainable in shades of white, blue and lavender. Gladioli of very fine quality are to be had in quantity, the fancy grades being especially numer- ous. A flood of second-grade stock is being disposed of by the street ven- ders and small florists for practically nothing. The supply of tuberoses is still large and the quality good. They are being sold at Ave cents per stalk. Second grade stock of this variety is also being offered, but it does not keep well. Lilium Harrisii of excellent qual- ity is arriving but the demand is lim- ited, although the stock is bringing a good price. The grade of the present roses is superior to that of a few weeks ago, whites and yellows being scarce, but pinks and reds are quantity items. Mrs. Chas. Russell, Sunburst, Crusader, Hearst, Ophelia, Ward, iKillarney, Co- lumbia, Milady and Premier are the principal varieties and have a good call. Carnations in limited offerings are making their fall appearance and are of inferior grade, having small blooms and flowers. The supply of lily of the valley is increasing and prices are holding their own. Orchids are limited with little demand. The sea- son 'for this stock is expected to open later in the autumn. Clematis Jack- m-anii in limited quantity was seen on the market last week and went quick- ly. Celosia had little call. The arriv- als of helianthus was small but it has little demand, as most people grow it in their gardens. Greens, plumosus and sprengeri have a good call and are plentiful. Boston ferns and galax are in good supply and the quality is ex- cellent. ' In pot stock begonias and Bos- tons are plentiful but move slowly, al- though the quality is excellent. Dra- caenas, pandanus and cibotiums are ob- ta.inable at good prices, the supply be- ing hea.vy. With the return of the peo- ple from their vacations, the trade an- ticipates quite a jump in business, as they are the principal buyers. NOTES. The St. Louis Wholesale Cut Flower Co. report a very good business. Mr. Gettys and Mr. Hoerr, of the concern, motored to Washington to attend the convention. They had a most de- lightful trip, both going and return- ing. Mr. Gettys stated that the con- vention was one of the best, if not the best he had ever attended and also that the florists of Washington surely will be remembered for their hospital- ity. . The Bourdet Floral Co. has let a con- tract for the erection of six new green- houses. Two of these are nearly com- pleted, while two more are under con- struction, the others not being started as yet. This firm specializes in whole- sale pot plants and does a large business, maintaining a retail store. They have a field of good Jerusalem cherry plants which will be placed on the winter market. Grimm & Gorly report a good trade during the past week in cut flowers. Funeral designs, however, are slow. Mrs. Noland, an efiicient saleslady of the firm, completed her first year of service September 1. Frank Gorly re- turned last Thursday from the con- vention at Washington. A limited quantity of Clematis Jackmanii was quickly disposed of last week by the firm. The street venders are increasing in number here and they exhibit a large quantity of roses of second grades, as- ters, tuberoses and a few carnations with plenty of greens. A few Gomphrena globosas were seen in Ayres Floral Co.'s window dur- ing the past week. Cosmos were also used in connection with gladioli in a basket decoration. Fred H. Weber continues to exhibit an excellent collection of cibotiums, dracaenas, Boston ferns and pandanus. Mulanphy, Florist, Inc., have a fint collection of ferns and greens. J. K. M. Gushing, Okla. — C. B. Wedin is planning the erection of a commercial greenhouse here. LOUISVILLE, KT. — ^Edith V. Walker & Bros., formerly trading under the above name as a partnership, was re- cently incorporated with a capital of .flO.OOO. Edith V. Walker, Wm. G. Walker and J. D. Walker are the in- corporators. Prepared Magnolia Bronze, Violet, Green, Red. Prepared Oak Sprays Prepared Beech Sprays Dyed Green Sheet Moss Fancy and Dagger Ferns Southern Wild Smilax Write or wire The Decorative Greens Go. KINSTON, ALA. H. C. Willis Duncan Jackson Mention the American Florist when writing ARE YOU USING Cut Evergreens FOR FUNERAL WORK? They are more satisfactory — they cost you less— it is fashionable to use them. Then why not get in line and order them from us? P1.1C8 an order for shipment each 1st and l5th. THUJA OCCIDENTAUS TSUGA CANADENSE With or without fruit are the sellers. Order a sample shipment today. BOTANICAL NURSERY CO. WILD FLOWERS 1 103 Court St., LAPEER, MICH. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYTHING IHE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. 1921. The American Florist. 377 John Kruchten Co • 30 East Randolph Street, (Not Incorporated) WHOLESALE FLORISTS U. D, Phone Central 8016-8017. CIIICA60, ILL. A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. WEIIAND-RlSCIflCbt FLOWER GROWERS TELEPHONE trM UUfADACU k\IC CHICAGO cENiRALSTs 194 N.nAHAjtl AVC. Illinois Milwaukee, Wis. BUSINESS SLOWLY IMPROVING. While the volume of business for the past week was slow^ly going up grade, market conditions cannot be said to be good. The favorable growing weather of late has brought in a good supply of all kinds of cut flowers, including roses, gladioli, asters, delphinum and numer- ous outdoor annuals. A few dahlias have made their appearance and soon this line with its great variety of color and form will again be a leader. HAIL DAMAGE. A few vei-y hot days last week were followed by a severe wind, rain and hail storm at S :30 p. m., August 26. The area visited by hail was streaked, going from southwest to northeast. Those growers in this path who suffered broken glass were Holton & Hunkel Co.'s Humboldt avenue plant, 1,000 to 1,500 lights; Gust A. Pohl, 800; A. F. Kellner Co., about 200, and Benjamin Gregory, who was badly hit, amount unknown. At all these places the dam- age done was on the south exposure. NOTES Many plant men were busy all day Sunday, August 28, getting their ex- hibits in condition at the fair grounds for the opening day, August 29. Un- doubtedly several out-of-town florists will be with us during this week. The writer paid a visit to the range of the Haentze Floral Co.. Fond du Lac, Wis., last week and found this up-to- date place in first class shape, ■ both inside and outside. It's always a pleas- ure to see a tidy establishment. Art Leidiger of the Edlefsen-Leidiger Co., returned from his annual vacation in time to look after his duties as as- sistant superintendent of the Horticul- tural building at the Wisconsin State Fair. Gust Rusch & Co. report the arrival of good dahlias last week. They handle large quantities of this line every sea- son. The recent rains should make this year's quality very good. The C. C. Pollworth Co. say they did not suffer any damage from hail at the Wauwatosa plant August 26. None of the growers who consign to them were hit. With the aid of cement and white paint Richard Heitz is getting his two greenhouses, work and boiler shed in the rear of his store, in good shape. The Cudahy Floral Co. is the second largest local concem to stop growing E. C. AMLING CO. I The Largest, Best Equipped. | § Most Centrally Located i I VVHOLESZILE | I GUT FLOWER HOUSE I I IN CHICAGO I I 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO | g L. D. Phones: central] JgiJI 1 illllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllili Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe Ho¥erMM"KeU Chicago CURRENT PRICE LIST Dozen Roses. Beauty i 3.00 to { 6.00 Per 100 Mrs. Chas. Russell 4.00 to 30.00 Butterfly 4.00 to 30.00 Columbia 4.00 to 30.00 Dunlop 4.00 to SO.OO Premier 4.00 to 30.00 '■ Hoosier Beauty... 4.00 to 26.00 Killarney Brilliant 4.00 to 20.00 White Killarney.. 4.00 to 20.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 4.00 to 20.00 Milady 4.00 to 30.00 Mrs. Aaron V7ard. 4.00 to 20.00 Sunburst 4.00 to 20.00 Ophelia 4.00 to 20.00 Dble. W. Killarney 4.00 to 20.00 " . Cecile Brunner.... 2.00 Our Selection . . . 5.00 Calendulas 2.00 to 4.00 Daisies 2.00 to 3.nn Cattleyas, per doz 30.00 Gladioli 4.00 to 8.00 Valley 8.00 Carnations 2.00 to 3.00 Asters 2.00 to 8.00 Lilies, per 100 16.00 to 20.00 Adiantum 2.00 to 3.00 Perns per 1,000 2.60 to 3.00 Galax per 1,000 2.00 Leucothoe 1.00 Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 35c to 60c per bunch Mexican Ivy 1,00 Boxwood, 36c per lb., case 9.00 Southern Wild Smilax, per case 7,50 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO ./^*S#S/S^y/S/S/S/V/s*S^.*S#s/S/S#.^ the Mrs. Chas. Russell rose. They dis- carded them this spring. Fred H. Holton, wife, and daughter Ruth, motored to Chicago August 24, to be the guest of the Adam Zender, family over the week-end. E. O. THE CnRYSANTBEMDM MANUAL By Elmer J>. Smith FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Ordei American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago Mentioii the American Florist when writing A. L Randall Co., Wabasl Ave., and Lake St CHICAGO, ILL. Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing George Rein berg WHOLESALE FLORISTS Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Columlbltk, Russell, Milady. White Killarney and Kil- larney Erflliant Roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing NEW IMPORTATION MINIATURE VELVET PANSIES $3.60 per gross. MINIATURE RED POPPIES $1.80 per gross CLOTH CARNATIONS White, Ward, Dark, Red Pinlj. ... $25.00 per 1000 S/VM SELIGMAN 116 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing 378 The American Florist, Sept. k*niniiiiiriinniitEiniiiiiiiiiiininiiiuuiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiinniiniiiiiiiin>^ The Best in I Cut Flowers | You will find in I ROSES I The varieties we want to | mention especially are | Russell and | Columbia Of these varieties we have an | ample supply every day. All | grades, from shorts to specials. | The quality is much better than | we generally have in September. | Let us send you a | sample shipment. | The Leo Niessen Co. | 1201 Race Street 1 PHILADELPHIA, - PA. I Branches: Baltimore, Washington. | Pilllllltllltlll]lllllllllllllllHlimi'! iimiiiti iiiimimi minimis" Philadelohia. HEAVY SUPPLY WEAKENS PRICES. Supply has overcome all obstacles, such as hot and dry weather, etc., and is away ahead of demand, in fact has it beaten to a standstill, -nrith a conse- quent demoralization of prices that is very discomforting to all concerned. From all accounts it has been the worst week of the season. Those who are in a position to know say there is no help for it, that the situation must right itself. Great quantities of fiowers seem to have been thrown on the mar- ket all at once and this at the very dullest season of the year. The stock in all the various lines appears to be above the average for the season, but the demand is so light that it is impos- sible to find sale for it. The prospects are not bright as the dahlia growers are holding back with difficulty and could ship hundreds of boxes daily if they were not restrained by the situa- tion and the counsel of their commis- sion dealers. Local asters are much improved and the offering is augment- ed by very good stock from New York state but which adds to the heavy supply. Gladioli are still a quantity stock, with zinnias, summer cosmos, marigolds, achileas, larkspurs, hydran- geas and other outdoor flowers to swell the supply. On top of this come the roses; all the spring planting appears to be in at once and there is no end to them. One wholesale house reports receipts of 50,000 a day, and they sim- ply do not know Just what to do with them. The street men are taking ad- vantage of the situation and working their stands and sidewalk privileges to the limit but even they are unable to keep the surplus down. FORCING THE SALES. All the large dealers believe it is the province of the retailer to jump in at such periods as these and by pushing CHOICE ROSES, All Grades. CARNATIONS, EASTER LILIES and All Seasonable Flowers. This is tlio exclusive sliop, only one block from Express Depots. 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. VlioMe HovcrMM'Ket.J BOSTON. AUG. 31. Per 100 Roses, American Beauty... 6.00@100.00 RusseU 4.00 la 12.00 Dunlop 4.00(5) 12.00 Pilgrim 4. 00® 12.00 Crusader 4.00® 16.00 White Killarney 4.00@ 16.00 Ward 4.00® 12.00 Maryland 3.00@ 10.00 Hoosier Beauty 4.00® 12.00 Columbia 4.00® 12.00 Hadley 4.00® 16.00 Ophelia 4^00® 12.00 Premier 4.00@ 12.00 Adiantum 1-50 Asters 2,00@ 4.00 Asparagus behs., per boh.. .50 Asparagus Strings, doz. . . 12.00 B. Buttons 1.00® 2.00 Cosmos 1.00® 2.00 Coreopsis 1.00® 1.60 Cattleyas, per doz IS. 00® 24.00 Delphinium 1-5.0 Lily of the Valley 12.00 Longiflorum Lilies 25.00® 36.00 Smilax. per doz 6.00 Gladioli 2.00® 4.00 Swansonia, per bch 50® .75 Sweet Sultan 3.00 @ 4.00 Buffalo, Aug. 31. Per 100 Roses. White Killarney . . .$3.00@$10.00 Dbl. Wht. Killarney 3.00® 10.00 Richmond 3.00® 10.00 Maryland 3.00® 10.00 Sunburst 3.00® 10.00 Columbia 3.00® 16.00 Ophelia 3.00® 10.00 P.ussell 4.00® 12.00 Premier 4.00® 12.00 " Cecile Brunner 2.00® 3.00 Alters 1.00 @ 3.00 Calendulas 1.00 ® 2.00 Easter Lilies 16.00 ® 20.00 Mignonette 2.00® 3.00 Rubrum Lilies 6.00® 8.00 Snapdragons 1.00® 2.00 Sweet Peas 40® 1.00 Gladioli 2.00® 5.00 sales with displays of the stock at special low prices, circularizing their trade, etc., they could add new cus- tomers and increase the list of flower buyers very materially. One whole- saler says the average retailer cannot see beyond his nose; he buys when he has orders, but laying in stock in antici- pation of new business or doing any- thing in the way of display or sug- gestion in order to create an increased demand, is beyond him. He simply will not take a chance. If I were to sell him 500 of these good roses for $5. as I would be glad to do today, he would not think of selling them in his store for less than from $1 to $1.50 per dozen, while the street man two blocks away sells thousands of them at 25 cents a dozen. He could have this same trade and probably get 50 cents a dozen if he would display them prop- erly and let his customer know of the bargains he had to offer them. Refer- ring to publicity as a way out he said that he believed the growers and wholesale dealers would subscribe lib- erally to local newspaper campaigns, run at times of over-production, pro- vided the retail prices, such figures as would move the stock, were the features of the publicity. DAHLIAS. Dahlias are coming fast, although the wholesalers are trying all they can to discourage shipments, some of the retailers are beginning to feature the choicer varieties in their windows. While the dahlia is not in any sense a greenhouse flower, and comes in direct competition with the earliest of the Write Tor Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Fine St., St. Louis, Mo. Mention the American Florist lohen writing Berger Bros. The Choice of the Market in EASTER LILIES, ROSES and All Popular Flowers. Exceptional Service. 1609 Sansom St., PHILADELPHIA, FA. Cincinnati, Aug. 31. Per 100 Roses, Premier 4.00® 10.00 Russell 4.00® 10.00 Columbia 4.00® 10.00 Butterfly 4.00® 10.00 " "White Killarney ... 4.00® 10.00 Pink Killarney .... 4.00® 10.00 Sunburst 4.00® 10.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 4.00® 10.00 Ophelia 4.00® 10.00 Baby Doll 3.00® 4.00 Cosmos, per dozen 2.50 Easter Lilies 15.00 ® 20.00 Perns, per 1,000 3.00 Gala-t. per 1.000 1.50 Plumosus (south) per bch.. .25 Smilax, per string 15 @ .25 Valley 8.00 Rubrum 4.00® 8.00 G'ladioli 2.00® 8.00 Leucothoe 5.00 greenhouse products, yet on account of its gorgeous colorings, unique form, long stems and low price, it is a great factor the last two weeks of Septem- ber and the first seven to 10 days of October, and the inside growers have to -make the best of the situation. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASS'N. This live wire organization will hold its annual convention in Toronto, Ont., October 11-13. Would it not be a good idea for the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association members in this city to get together, go in a body to Toronto and bring this important order of live wire retailers to this city in 1922. It is due to visit the east the coming year, and no place needs its enthusiasm more than does this staid old Quaker City. With North Broad street Charlie, Chas. H. Grakelow, as chief spokesman, the best known retailer in the society; seconded by South Broad street Charlie, Charles Henry Fox, also prominent in the organization and backed by a goodly following of the local craft, there would be a showing that would be hard to overcome. Go after it boys, we need it, and it is ours for the asking, if we only urge it strong enough. L921. The American Florist. 379 nOLTON & nVNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of ChojceJCutJFIowers and Greens CUT FLOWERS PLANTS. BULBS FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE, - WIS. Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OF MERIT Staple Baskets and Seasonable Xovelties in Quantity JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1311 N. 2nd St., Phila., Pa. Pittsburgh Gut Flower Go. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Growers of Quality Flowers 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. Mention the American Florist when writing NOTES. David Anderson, Garrettford, was persuaded by Edward Reid to replace My Maryland with Premier last year and in his wonderful success with this latter variety wishes now he had had his eyes opened the season before. The Leo Niessen Co. are strong on all grades of roses, fine asters and gladioli. Mr. Niessen thinks the pres- ent slump will not last long as the cool nights coming will shorten crops and quicken the demand. J. G. Niedinger says no one need worry about the coming season, every fellow who really wants business and goes after it as if he wanted It, will get all he can do and more. Gladioli, asters and roses were quan- tity products of the Berger Bros, mar- ket the past week. Business was — well, the least said about it the better. Excellent asters, first crop roses as well as specials together with gladioli were features of the Edward Reid stock the past week. carl Corts is spending his vacation with his family in Maryland where they are enjoying the sylvan life. J. Duetscher and wife motored to Ocean City, N. J., on Saturday last, where they spent the week-end. K. Providence, R. I. Trade the past week has been rather quiet, stock being more than plentiful. Gladioli are coming in faster than they can be used up, and the asters this year are unusually poor, only a very few^ of the growers bringing real good asters into the market. Some snap- dragon is arriving, but is rather short. J. Trottier, of the Westminster greenhouse, is back from the Washing- ton convention. H. A. T. 4\MiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiQiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiioiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiDim^^ I GUST. RUSCH & CO. | iDiiiiniiiiiiniiiiiiiiD)f n^ WHOLESALE FLORISTS |^i I Jobbers in Florists' Supplies | Headquartcps of the Cudahy Roses | = Phone Main 1Z4S. P. O. Box 506 IWIII lAf iil IICBB lAflf § = 444-446 MUwankee Street niLvVAUIXinZi VVId. I '^/iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiininiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiii^ Mention the American Florist when writing Pana, Iix. — Adolph Nielson recently added three igreenhouses to his estab- lishment, and now has 80,000 square feet under glass devoted to roses. VlioMeHo¥erM^ltet>s Pittsburgh, Aug. 31. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, spl., per doz. 6.00 fey., per doz. 5.00 " " ex.. per doz. 4.00 " " No. 1. per doz. 1.50 KiUarney 4.00® 12.00 Maryland 4,00® 12.00 Sunburst 4.00® 12.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 4.00® 12.00 Russell 6.00® 20.00 Columbia 6.00® 16.0.0 Ophelia 6.00® 12.00 Hilda 4.00® 12.00 Premier 6.00® 15.00 Madam Butterfly .. 4.00® 12.00 Asters 2.00® 4.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Easter Lilies 25.00 Ferns, per 1,000 3.00 G?alax, per 1,000 2.00 Plumosus, per bunch .50 Sprengeri, per bunch .60 Smilax, per doz. strings.... 1.50® 3.00 Valley 6.00® 8.00 Delphinium 4.00® 6.00 Cornflowers 2.00 Coreopsis 2.00 Gaillardia 3.00 GlaresideiiL 1 iOlTcli wO* S.P.NElHAN.SecnIirr. Mention the American Florist when writing GALESBURG. ILL. AMD CEIiTRZIL ILLINOIS Pillsbury's Flower Stores Your orders will receive careful attention. Members of Horists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing KANSAS CITV, MO. Established over 30 years (Southwest corner of 11th and McGee Sts. Mention the American Florist when writing CUDE BIIOS.Ca FLORISTS 1214 r STNMt wAaHiNOTOHAa WASfllNGTOl D. C. Gudes' Members of Florists' Telegraph DeliveiTo Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY.— AUGUST R. BAUMER MASONIC TEMPLE Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO Fss^r DETROIT CGntrSll F lOird.1 C^O* 1331 Broadway, DETROIT Best servlca in both cities and adjolningr territory. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. Mention the American Florist when writina Seattle-Rosaia Bros. Finest floral studio In Northwest. Member F.T.D. Mention the Atnerican Florist xohen writing EDWARD SCEERY Passaic, N. J. F. T. D. Paterson, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing s=Washiiigton, D. C.== GEO.H.COOKE FLORIST 0^ Connecticut Avenue and I. Street .. Mention the American Florist when writing FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY • OF "Home Grown Flowers" Get in touch with MATTflEWSON'S, ^^ilSil/?' Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing lEWAII, M. J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph DeUvery. Mention the Atnerican Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST FLOAVER STORE. Mention the American Florist when writing HEART OF JSCW3irK , a. J« The Rosery Floral Co, 167 Market St, at Broad St. EVERYTHING IN FLOWERS Prompt Deliveries to any towD or c&y wilhin 150 miles of Newark. Telephone Market 494 Mention the American Florist when writing BROOKLvri. n. y. HUGO H. JAHN -FLORIST- 710 Nostrand Ave., cor. Prospect Place Phone: 1952 Lafayette. Flowers Delivered Anywhere. Personal Aiiemion. Mention the American Florist when writing "WE NEVER SLEEP" 6REENH0USES M6iIiphlSp leRDi 89 South Main St. "Up-to-the-Minute" Service and Execution. Every Flower in Season. Telephone Lenox 3822 New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison / venue In the Heart of most exclud ve residential section. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Telegraph DeUvery, Mention the American Florist when writing 388 The American Florist. Sept. 3, The Seed Trade =s; American Seed Trade Association. i=> L. L. Olds, Jliidisou, Wis., President; Alex. Forbes, Newari;, N. J., First Vice- Presideut; Louis B. Renter, NewOr!e;ins, La., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleveland, Ohio, Secretary-Treasurer; Curtis Nye Smitli, 73 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., Counsel. The fortieth annual meeting will be held June, 1932. Wholesale Grass Seed Dealers' Ass'n. Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., Presi- dent; J. Chas. McCullough, Cincinnati, O., Vice-President; Clarence R. Jfnes, HO South Street, Baltimore, Hd., Secretary- Treasurer; Curtis Nye Smith, Boston, Mass, Counsel. The next annual meeting will be held June, 1932. French bulb prices in New York are firmer this weeic. The tariff bill will not be ready for some time, possibly not before Novem- ber 1. Some of the big fertilizer operators are showing deficits in their last year's business. Onion Sets in the Chicago district are being housed in fine condition. Prices remain firm. Albert Dickinson and wife, Chicago, who have spent the late summer at Bar Harbor, Me., are expected home September 15. Price of bags at Chicago, August 31 : Americans, 16 oz., $29.50 per bale, in bale lots or over; Railroads, 16 oz., $27.00; Crown, 12 oz., $20.50. Board of Trade— Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade, August 31, were as follows ; Timothy, S4.00 to $4.75 per 100 pounds; Red Clover, $11.00 to $17.00. Brooklyn, N. Y. — The owners of the firm of Andrew Varialle are reported to have gone to Italy, leaving a large list of interested creditors. Nitrate agencies are reported looking into their Italian affairs. BALTIMORE, Md. — G. W. Stisser, presi- dent of the Meyer-Stisser Co., has sold his interests in the firm to his partner, John F. Meyer, who will continue the business. Mr. Stisser has returned to Bremen, Germany, his former home. Carl Cropp, of Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, has returned from Michigan where he and Mrs. Cropp greatly en- joyed the past two weeks motoring through that state in their auto. Mrs. Cropp expects to remain in Michigan until the return of cool weather. NEW York. — A petition in bankrupt- cy was filed against Arthur T. Bod- dington & Co., Inc., 128 Chambers street, August 26. The petitioner is H. Langeler, 26 Cortlandt street, whose claim is for $747. Mr. Langeler is known as the agent and manager of ■ M. Van Waveren & Sons. The warehouse of the California Seed Growers' Association of San Jose, Calif., which was destroyed by fire Au- gust i), as noted in our issue of August 20, contained among other items, ap- proximately, 50,000 pounds onion seed, 20,000 pounds beet, 15,000 pounds car- ort and 15,000 pounds lettuce. It is re- ported no part of the 1921 crop was in this warehouse. Insurance was car- ried to the amount of $55,000. "WASHINGTON, D. C. — At the senate finance committee hearing August 31, Kirby B. White appeared for the Amer- ican Seed Trade Association, William G. Scarlet for the Wholesale Grass Seed Dealers' Association, James McHutch- ison and William F. Gude for the So- ciety of American Florists. Leonard H. Vaughan, of Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, escorted a party to the firm's gladiolus and seed farm at Ovid, Mich., August 27, including A. Johnson, Kenneth S,a,lzer, N. C. Helms, Charles Hollenbach, Robert F. Leesley, William C. Bruce, James H. Burdett and Edward Goldenstein. Those visiting the farm for the first time were agreeably surprised at the large extent and thorottghness of the seed trials and the fine condition of the many large blocks of gladioli in lead- ing commercial varieties. California Seed Crops. GOVERNMENT FIGURES TOO HIGH. Gilroy, Calif., August 20. — We notice the government report, of August 13, gives estimates on the crops of vege- table seeds grown in California. We do not know where they secured their information, but same is far from be- ing correct. They report lettuce from 300 to 350 pounds to the acre, we do not think it will average 250 pounds. In fact, 200 pounds would be nearer the figure. Onions will probably go under 200 pounds, rather than over. The acreage is very light, we doubt if there will be anything like 150,000 pounds harvested in the whole state this year. Parsnips and parsley are both away below 1920 yield. Radish will hardly go 250 pounds to the acre. In fact, we would place it under, rath- er than above that, while they men- tion 300 to 600 pounds, which is away off. This information is based on ac- tual observation and conversation with the various seed growers of the state, and we think we are much nearer to the facts than the government report. PiETEEs- Wheeler Seed Co., L, W. "Wheeler, President. Grass Seed. ' Kentucky Blue Grass. — The move- ment of Kentucky bluegrass seed from growers' hands in Kentucky during the past three weeks was slower than ear- lier in the season. Up to July 30 about 75 per cent of the crop had been sold by growers and this was increased to 80 or 85 per cent by August 20. Prices of $2.15 to $2.25 per bushel being paid for rough, cured seed during the week end- ing August 20 avei-aged 10 cents or 15 Wholesale Growers SELECT STOCKS Beet I! Carrot L€ltuce Onion Parsley Parsnip Radish Sweet Peas PIETERS=WHEELER SEED CO. GILROY, CALIFORMA cents less per bushel than during the week ending July 30. The cleaners confirmed the former reports that the quality is inferior to that of last year because of a great- er percentage of light-weight seed- In the Missouri district $2t to $2.25 per bushel were being offered for the few scattered lots of Kentucky bluegrass seed remaining unsold. Most of the growers in this district as well as in Kentucky sold their crop freely. Redtop. — Good progress in thrashing the redtop seed crop was made in the more important areas during the wetek ending August 13, and about 10 per cent of the crop had moved by the close of that week. In these areas the movement is above normal for that date because of the earliness of the harvest, permitting thrashing to be done about two weeks earlier than last year and because the prevailing price of 14 cents per pound for recleaned seed seems to be satisfactory to growers. This is one or two cents over the price paid the previous week. The quality of the seed that has already been thrashed is equal to or slightly better than that of the 1920 crop. Orchard Grass. — The movement of orchard grass seed in Kentucky recent- ly became active and by August 20 about 75 per cent of the crop had been sold by growers. A uniform price of $2 per bushel, basis clean seed, which is the same as prevailed shortly after harvest, was paid to the Kentucky growers. During the three weeks end- ing August 20 approximately 278,000 pounds of orchard grass seed arrived at New York, all but 28,000 pounda coming from Denmark. The exporta- ble surplus of this seed in Denmark is considered to be smaller than nor- mal because of the drought during the spring. Meadow Fescue. — Approximately 95 per cent of the 1921 crop of meadow fescue seed, estimated at 1,000,000 pounds of clean seed compared with 500,000 pounds produced in 1920, was sold by growers prior to August 20. The movement this season has been con- siderably above normal, much of the seed having- been bought before har- vest. Prices offered to growers recent- ly ranged from 10 to 12% cents per 100 pounds, basis clean seed. These prices were somewhat lower than those of a week or two ago. The reports relative Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Bl Growers for the Wholesale Trade only. ■*A A I A n Onion, Lettuce, Careot, Parsnip,^ Parsley, Celbet, Endive, Salsift and Mixed Sweet Peas. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O HI P 8 H Y » 1 11 C» 1921. The American Florist. 38» Garden Seed Beans Growing Wma and pole varieties is my specialty. My growing contract offer for fall delivery will be mailed upon request. Henry Berrien Fish Carpinteria, Calif. Mention the American Florist when writing I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing to the quality of the seed received dur- ing the weelc ending August 20 con- firmed the earlier ones to the effect that the seed would be darker than last year's crop because of rains occurring when the crop was in shock. Imports at New York. S. S. Rotterdam from Rotterdam, August 26. — Vandorvoort & Co., 1,067 cases bulbs; American Bulb Co., 899 cases bulbs; R. P. Lang, 522 cases bulbs; F. W. Woolworth & Co., 119 cases bulbs; Van Oppen & Co., 355 cases bulbs; Maltus & Ware, 126 cases bulbs; Van Menen & Tegelaar, 46 cases bulbs; G. W. Sheldon & Co., 27 cases bulbs; International Forwarding Co., 421 cases bulbs; Van Waveren & Sons, 525 cases bulbs; P. Henderson Co., 311 cases bulbs; F. Rynveld & Sons, 99 cases bulbs; American Shipping Co., 136 cases bulbs; F. B. Vandegrift & Co., 176 cases bulbs; Chas. Schworake, 19 cases bulbs; F. D. Downs, 334 cases bulbs; American Express Co., 19 cases bulbs; Stumpp & Walter Co., 110 cases bulbs; Schupers, Inc., 12 cases bulbs; McHutchison & Co., 72 cases bulbs; F. W. Gertzen & Co., 9 cases bulbs; W. E. Marshall & Co., 23 cases bulbs; Hog- ewoning & Son, 129 cases bulbs; Ber- nard Judea & Co., 95 cases bulbs; W. Van Doom, 449 cases bulbs, 7 boxes of spinach seeds, 1 bag iiower seed. S. S. Westerdyk from Rotterdam, August 22. — ^Vaughan's Seed Store, 336 cases bulbs; Maltus & Ware, 147 cases bulbs; American Shipping Co., five cases bulbs; W. A. Foster & Co., 2.S1 cases bulbs; J. W. Hampton, Jr.. & Co.. 27 cases bulbs; F. Rynveld & Sons, 88 cases bulbs; Stumpp & Walter Co., 75 cases bulbs; R. F. Dang, 626 cases bulbs; W. E. Marshall & Co., 115 cases bulbs; International Forwarding Co., ."07 cases bulbs; Bernard, Judea & Co., 206 cases bulbs; R. M. Ward Co., 54 cases bulbs; M. Van Waveren & Sons, 1.52 cases bulbs; P. Henderson & Co.. 43 cases bulbs; M. Schling, 46 cases bulbs; Hogewoning & Sons, 202 cases bulbs; J. A. Van Doom & Co., 514 cases bulbs; C. J. Spedman & Sons, 681 cases bulbs; W. Van Dorn, 158 cases bulbs. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS America's Largest Producers of Seed Peas Also a Complete Line of VEGETABLE SEEDS ?£?ruXS{"I'rrica. Office: Cambridge, New York Mention the American Florist when writing VALLEY PIPS FROM COLD STORAGE $30.00 per 1000; $16.00 per 500; $8.00 per 250; $1.00 per 100. H. N. BRUNS, 3032-42 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111. KELWAY'S Pedigree Strains of Florists Flower Seeds "Write for i. rices to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers, LANGPORT, ENGLAND. 300 Medals for Flowers, etc. Hniidreds of Flrst-ClasB Certlfloatea. iimmtiiitimiimimiimii tiiiinimi ROCTZABN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Swiet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists, Wholesale Growers of fnll list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS — THE] — J.G.ROBINSONSEEDGO, WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY FORID, COLORADO Contract Growers of Cucumbers, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed: Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corn. Catalogues Received. Barteldes Seed Co.. Lawrence. Kans., Oklahoma City, Okla., and Denver, Colo., bulbs: H. G. Hastings Co., At- lanta, da... fall seeds; Otto Katzenstein, Atlanta, Ga., tree seeds; A. T. Ferrell, Sag'inaw. Mich., clipper seed cleaners. R. Vincent Jr. & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md., florists' plants: Vaug-han's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, bulbs, plants and seeds; Peter Hender- son & Co., New York, bulbs, plants and seeds. Samuel McGredy & Sons, Portadown, Ireland, roses; Jos. Paquet, Nice France, seeds; A. & R. Hasslach, La Floriculture, Avignon, France, seeds. Lily of the I Valley Pips I EXTRA FINE STRAIN EXHIBITION I Size GERMAN "LUBECK" PIPS I FROM COLD STORAGE I Price, in cases oJ 1000, 500 i or 250 each, on application. I Send us your list of Perennials I wanted for quotations. [ J.M.THORBURN&CO. I 53 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale) Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Seed Bags, Packets, Write for Particulars Specialties. Of all descriptions made by The Miller Brothers Co. Manufacturers PAPER GOODS For the Horticultural Trade. NEWARK, 224 High St. HEW JERSEY JAMES VICK*S SONS Growers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the benefit of our 72 years' experience- All Seasonable Varieties. Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City 390 The American Florist. Sept. 3, SEASONABLE FLOWER SEEDS. WINTER FLOWERING SWEET PEAS grown for us by expert seed growers, whose seed we have handled for years. We know they are right. Asta Ohn, lavender Blue Bircl, fine blue Columbia, pink and white Cherry Ripe, glowing cherry Fordhook Pinic Glitters, orange scarlet Helen Tjcwis Heatherbell, mauve lavender Hercules, pink T-iavender Xora Liberty, crimson Melody, rose pink Melody, greenhouse grown Miss E. Gude, shell pink Mrs. Spanolin, white Mrs. Sliacli, light pink Morning Star, orange scarlet Orange Beauty, orange and scarlet. Pink and White Orchid Rose Queen, pink Sehna Swenson, soft pink Improved Snowstorm, white Songster, lavender Songbird, blush white SnowflaJke, white Watchung, orchid white -. White Orchid Wedgewood, clear blue Xmas Pink, orchid Yarrawa, rose pink Blue Yarrawa Zvolanek's Rose r. Pkt. . 50.S5 . .40 . .60 . .40 . .25 . .60 . .35 . .35 . .35 . .25 . .35 . .35 . 1.00 . .25 . .25 . .25 . .36 . 1.00 . .25 . .40 . .25 . .40 . .25 . .25 . . .35 . .35 . .25 . .35 . .35 . .25 . .35 . .75 Oz. Sl.OO 1.25 2.00 1.25 .75 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 .75 1.00 1.00 3.00 .75 .75 .75 1.00 3.00 .75 1.25 .75 1.25 .75 .75 1.00 1.00 .75 1.00 1.00 .75 1.00 2.50 4 Oz. $3.00 3.50 6.00 3.50 2.50 G.OO 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.50 3.00 3.00 2.50 2.50 2.50 3.00 2.50 3.50 2.50 3.50 2.50 2.50 3.00 3.00 2.50 .3.00 3.00 2.50 3.00 8.00 Lb. $10.00 12.00 20.00 12.00 8.00 20.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 10.00 8.06 10.00 8.00 12.00 8.00 8.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 10.00 25.00 NEW COLORED FREESIAS The only colored Freesias that have made good when grown in quantity. Price now reduced low enough to make them a prof- itable bulb for everyone to grow. Gen. Pershing (Frey) — Extra robust grower, 3 ft. in height, with 4 to 5 long side laterals; large open flowers of lavender pink, yellow lip and somewhat of a bronze cast. The cut flowers have created quite a sensation on the Chicago Market for several seasons, and command the highest market prices. Viola (Frey) — Like a large wood violet, the lower petals of a deeper violet blue, a beautiful, distinct and valuable hybrid. The growth is about 30 inches in height, with 4 to B long side laterals, long enough for any floral work. Sold at good prices on the Chicago Market for several seasons. Prices — $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. CALENDULA, ORANGE KING (For Greenhouse Forcing.) A special selection of this popular annual, which we have sold for several years with excellent results. G'rowers for the Chi- cago market who used our seed last season obtained top prices for their cut, and we know quality is even better this season. Tr. Pkt., SOc; Oz., $2.50; Vi lb., $9.00. CYCLAMEN SEED German Strain, American Grown. (Vandsbek Dark Salmon Daybreak Pink Wandsbek Light Salmon Dark Pink lirilliant Red "White with Eye Dark Red Pure White Per 100, $1.50; 1,000, $12.00. CINERARIA Florists' prize mixture. Splendid large flowering strain. Tr. Pkt. (about 1,000 seeds) $1.00. PANSY New crop, combination mixed. First-class mixture for general florist use. Tr. Pkt., $1.00; oz.. ¥7.00. DUTCH BULBS NOW ARRIVING. Write for Prices. A. HENDERSON St CO., 166 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO MICHELL'S Pansy Seed Midiell's Giant Txhibition Mixed A Giant Strain, which for size of bloom. heavy texture and varied colors and shades cannot be excelled. Per V- trade pkt.. 30c; SOc per trade pkt.; Vs oz., $1.26; $2.00 per Vi oz. ; oz.. $7.00; $26.00 per Vi. lb. Giant Trlmardeau Mixed Large flowering and choice colors. Tr. pkt., 30c: $2.25 per oz. ; Vi lb.. $8.00. GIANT P»IZE: SEPARATE COLORS Tr. Pkt. Oz. Vi Lb Azure Blue $0.40 $3.00 $11.00 Black Blue 40 3.00 11.00 Emperor WilUam 40 3.00 11.00 Hortensia Red 40 4.00 14.50 King of the Blacks... .40 3.00 11.00 Lord Beaconsfleld 40 3.00 11.00 Peacock 40 4.00 14.50 Snow Queen 40 3.00 11.00 Striped and Mottled 40 3.00 11.00 Wliite with Eye 40 3.00 11.00 Pure Yellow 40 3.00 11.00 Yellow with Eye 40 3.00 11.00 Also regular sorts in separate colors. Also All Other Seasonable Seeds. Bulbs and Supplies. Wlxolesale Price List Free. Michell's Seed House 518-516 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Waldo Rohnert GILROT, CAL. WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Specialties: Beet, Carrot, Endive, Lettuce, Onion and Radish, Correspondence Solicited. ilcntion the American Florist when writing Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. Woolwoith Building NEW YORK CITY IMPORTERS Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds ^'nuuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiitiiiriiiiiiiiiimiiinniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii*^ I Return Envelopes [ I Catalogue Envelopes | I Seed Packets | i Brown Bag Filling: Machine Co. i E FITCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A. | ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiuniitiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiniiiuiiHiiiiiiiiiii^ The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, jUJilforil Hnnn Montana. Idaho. Washington. WHIUIftiUUi'" Mention the American Florist when writinn Giant Pansy Seed /^^v ^MjiZa^ No. 10. Kenilworth Giant l!,x- i,^^l|iPp*^ hibition is the very finest (j^aSmH^S niixture ^JPP.^iRU No. 12. Kenilworth Giant Prize. Each sort: 1000 seeds, 50c.; Vs oz. $1.35; Vi oz., $3,50; 1 oz.. $10.00. No. No. 22. Kenilworth Mixture :M. Bronze Shades 30. Blotched 36. Triumph of Giants 32. Parisian 70. Orchid-flowered Price of the preceding 6 sorts: 1000 seeds. 35c.; Vs oz..'90c.; Vi oz., $1.65; 14 oz.. $3.00; oz., $6.00. No. No. 24. Kenilworth Show 28. Masterpiece 1000 seeds, 40c.: % oz.. $1.10; Vi oz.. $8.00; 1/2 oz.. $3.75: oz.. $7.50. G'iant Trimardeau in mixture or separate colors: 1000 seeds, 30c.: 4 pkts.. Sl.OO; Vi oz., $1.30; oz., $5.00. Early Flowerins: or Winter Bloomlngr Giant Pansies ; 1000 seeds, 40e.; % oz., $1.10; VI oz., $2.00: oz.. $7.50. Burpee's Seeds Grow Wholesale Pi ice List for Florists and Market Gardeners. W. Atlee Burpee Co. Seed Growers Philadelphia Dutch and French Bulbs CJ.Speelman&Sons I Lagarde & Speelman Sassenheim, Holland I Ollioules.Var. France NEW YORK OFFICE 470 GREENWICH ST. Pacific Coast Representative, Mr. W. B. Clarke, Box 543, San Jose, Calif. Mention the American Florist token ivriting 1921. The American Florist. 391 SWEET PEAS Winter=Flowering==Spencer Varieties Early or Clirislinas Flowering Oz. Amethyst. This is the nearest to Royal Purple in color in thp. early-flowering class $0.80 Apricot Orchid. A delightful and charming shade .65 Asta Ohn. A clear lavender 65 Aviator. This Is to our knowledge the best scarlet winter flowering sweet pea 80 10.00 Blue Bird. A charming mid-blue self. A heavy producer. One of the best sellers in the Chicago market 65 8.00 Cherry Ripe. Glowing cherry or salmon-cerise self .65 _ 8.00 Columbia. This is the most profitable pink and white winter-flowering sweet pea 1.00 Cream. Identical in color and size of blossoms to r>obbie's Cream. It hag immense blossoms very frilled and duplexed 65 Fire Kinjf. Deep orange scarlet 80 Glitters. Standard a bright, fiery orange and the wings deep orange. The flowers are large, of good substance, and are borne on long, strong stalks 1.00 Gorgeous. Charming soft salmon cerise 80 Heatlier Bell. The color is a rich but pleasing mauve, but after standing in water the color be- comes a beautiful mauve lavender 65 Hercules. Of the same lovely shade of pink as Countess Spencer. Tjong stem and a free producer .80 liiberty. Brilliant red 65 Melody. Rose pink on white ground 65 Miss Louise Glide. One of the largest and best in the shell pink class 80 10.00 Morning Star. Deep orange scarlet or flame color in standard, with rich orange pink wings 65 8.00 Mrs. A. A. Skaach. Flowers bright shell pink 65 8.00 Mrs. Clias. A. Zvolanek. One ot the largest and best clear lavenders 80 10.00 Mrs. M. Spanolin. Black-seeded white 65 8.00 Mrs. William Sim. Apricot pink 65 8.00 Othello. Rich deep maroon 90 12.00 Pink and AVhite. Blanche Ferry type, extra 65 8.00 Princess. Clear lavender, with good stems 65 8.00 Rose Charm. Bright rose, same color as Rosabelle the late Spencer class Vt oz., 40c.... 1.50 30.00 $10.00 8.00 8.00 15.00 8.00 10.00 15.00 10.00 8.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 Oz. lib. $ 8.00 Spring Maid. T^ight pink on a cream ground $ .65 Rose Qiiecn. A splendid commercial pink, best sell- er on Chicago market. Sow in summer for winter blooming 90 Songster. Giant early lavender 1.00 Song Bird. Pale pink with a distinct tint of buff .65 Snow Flake. The best early -flowering white -seeded Spencer Snow Storm. Improved. A good early pure white for late planting Venus. Standard white, slightly blushed pink wings Warbler. Rich mauve purple Wedgewood.. Magnificent clear blue; intermediate.. White Orchid. White flowers of good substance. ... Yarrawa 50 Zvolanek's Bine. Very large, of the brightest blue .80 Vaughan's Special Mixture Winter Spencer made up of the best white, pink, rose, lavender pink and white and blue. Florists who do not have sufficient room for separate colors will find this a very fine assortment. Oz. 90c; Va lb.. $3.30; .65 .65 .65 .65 .50 12.00 8.00 8.00 13.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 10.00 lb., $13.00. NEW VARIETIES All "Wliite. This is an early King White, and compared to other varieties grown in 1920 proved the beat white seeded vari- ety. Ov... $1.60! lb.. S80.00. Fair Maid. Finest blush pink suffused salmon, on white ground, of robust growth, with long stems carrying fours regularly. E.xact counterpart of Elfrida Pearson in the late Spencer class. Oz.. S1.50: lb., $20.00. Harmony (Early Masterpiece). The best clear lavender self waved. Oz.. $1.00: lb.. $1.5.00. Madonna. Black seeded white. Result of a cross between late Constance Hinton and Early Asta Ohn. unlike other black seeded white; it has no trace of a pink tinge. Owing to its being crossed on the lavender Early Asta Ohn. it has in- creased the opaque whiteness of the blooms and size of flow- ers. Oz., $1.50; lb., $30.00. Nightingale. Bluish lavender. Similar to Florence Nightingale in the late Spencer class. Or... 90c; lb.. $12.00. Torch. Salmon orange. Same shade as Illuminator in the late Spencers. Oz., $1.00; lb.. $14.00. Book for Florists now being mailed, if you do not receive your copy, please drop us a card. CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK Richard Diener Company, Inc. Origmators and Growers of the Largest and Finest Gladiolus and Petunias CataloE on Reaaest Kentfield, Marin Co., Calif. Mention the American Florist when writing GET QUOTATIONS FROM LANDRETH Seeds Which Succeed Blo^adale BRISTOL, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing 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. Mall ua your list for both SPOT and FUTURE require- ments. S. D. WOODRUFF 5 SONS Orange. Coun., and New York Clt7. L. D. WALLER SEED GO. Growers of Choice Sweet Pea, Nasturtium and Flower Seeds. GUADALUPE, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing LAWN SEED MIXTURES FIELD SEEDS Atlantic Grass Seed Co. WHOLESALE 46 W. Broadway, NEW YORK CITS SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send yonr inquiries to The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High-Grade Seed, TOMATO, Pepper, Eggplant, Squash, Pump- ki6, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED SEED RACKETS THAT SE LITHOGRAPHED SEED PACKETS FOR, ALL VARIELTieS , OFVEGETABt-E/1^' We also make a Specialty of Seed Catalog Coverf. Hangers, Box Labels, Nurserymen's Plaies, Lawn Grass and Bird Seed Cartons and Seed Cirtons of every dcs' cription. We alvvays carry a large sloek of for immediate ihipmenl, and give prompt atiention lo orders for individual r quircmenls, STECHER LITHOGRAPHIC COMPANY Mention the Amei'ican Florist when writing- Lily of the Valley First -Class Quality for Early and Late Forcing. Very large stock. Price: from 140 Marks to 160 Marks per 100, F. O. B. New York. A.F.PETERSEN, Hamburg 13, Gsrmny Cable Address: Blumenpetersen. Mention the American Florist when writinif 392 The American Florist, Sept. 3, The Nursery Trade =<-inch Calendula Orange King,. 4.51 40.00 214. inch Snapdragons, 6 vaneti:!S. 5.00 45.03 4 -inch Ferns, 6 varifctlps, 25 00 Vinca Variegata, larje fieM-2rown 10.00 95.00 Liberal extras. Correspondence solicited. AlONZO J. BRYAN, Wholesale Florist, Washington, New Jersey Mention the American Florist when wrttinp l hl>«li»iM«'»»«ii«'wil»l'«"^ fall Stock ror Florists PRIMULA Obconica, Kermesina, Coerulea, Alb 100, $45.00 per 1,000. HYDRANGEA, French varieties and Mixed, $5.00 per ZYz", Baby Bimbinette, $8.00 per 100; Mad. Cha'utard, Mme. Idamar, Mme. E. Mouillere, Gen. de Vibray and E. G. HUl, $6.00 per 100. HYDRANGEA, French varieties, 4-in. pot plants, $20.00 per 100; 5-in. pot plants, $30.00 per 100. Fall shipment; Mme. E. Mouillere, Mme. Hamar, Mme. Chautard, Gen. de Vibray, Lily Mouillere, Rene Gail- lard, Bouquet Rose. Baby Bimbinette, 4-in. pot plants, $25.00 per 100; 5-in. pot plants, $35.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri, 1 l/z-in- po's, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1,000. BEGONIA, ZYz-in. Metallica, $6.00 per 100. BEGONIA Pink Profusion, 2J/2-in. Fine pink semperflorens, $7.00 per 100. OTAHEITE ORANGE, 3-in. fine stock to grow on, $10.00 per 100; $85.00 M per 1,000. I KENTIA Forsleriana, 2!/2-in. $12.00 per 100; 3-in., $20.00 per 100; 4-in. | $50.00 per 100. y POINSETTIA, Strong 214-in., grand for pans, $8.00 per 100; $70.00 | per 1,000. !^ DISH FERNS, good standard varieties, 2 '4-in- pots, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1,000. GENISTA Racemosa, 4-in. (ready August 20th), $20.00 per 100. | The Storrs & Harrison Co., Pain esville, Ohio § igH3EiaBEBlBI MBMMSI I »»^l4n || « l |g|g || g|«ll»ll«l»l«l»ll^ Slention the Ar)ierican Florist when writing m m Hogewoning & Sons, Inc, Wholesale Bulb Qrowers and Importers 299 Broadway, New York Mention the American Florist when writing THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO. VALIjBT, Douglas Conitty, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber, Muskmelon, Squash and Pump- kin. Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. .iBiiiiiuiHiriiiilwiiinmnciiiiiiliiiuniiiiumiiiiiiiiiiiii unnuiiuiiuiiiimi | I Robert Craig Co. | I HIGH CLASS PALMS | i and Novelties in Decorative Hants i I Market and 49tli Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. | ^iilBiinliiiiiiuiiiiliuMiluriimmiiiiiliiMininmiililiMiiiiinciiHiiiiiiniiiuiiiiiiiir Mention the American Florist whsn writinci Elmer D. Smith 1 Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Chrysanthemtim Specialists Catalogue Free. Mention the American Florist when writing rCARNATIONS^ F.Dorner&SonsCo. Lafayette, Ind. We must have room and offer for one ■week, 2 600 2*i-in. CycJamen, at $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000. ^ S 000 2-ln. Cyclamen, at $20 and $2o per 100. 1,000 4-in. Cyclamen, at $40.00 per 100. Ask for our prices of Easter Greeting PelarBonlums and Ferns r«i?r^ A irntir wholesale Growler l7l!iU. A, JVUtlLi, PEKIN.ILL. Mtsntion the American Florist when loriling Mention the American Florist when writing REX BEGONIAS 3-Ibc1i, $2.00 per dozen. GERA1 St. Louis, Mo., gets 2,943 cars of potatoes annually. East Palestine, O. — Apple growers in this vicinity met in the Board of Trade rooms August 22, and were ad- dressed by C. W. Ward, of the state farm bureau, on "The Grading and Marketing of Apples." Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegfetaliles. Chicago, August 30. — Cucumbers, bushel basket, 75' cents to .$1; leaf let- tuce, per box, 30 to 40 cents. New York, August 26. — Cucumbers, 40 cents to $1 per dozen; mushrooms, per basket, $1.2.5 to $3.50; radishes, ]0J bunches. $1 to $2; tomatoes, per 15-lb. basket, $1. Mexican Bean Beetle. Thorough scouting by agents of the United States bureau of entomology has established the fact that the Mexi- can bean beetle, a destructive insect pest discovered last fall in Alabama, has now been found in an area cover- ing, more than 5,003 square miles in both northwestern Georgia and south- eastern Tennessee, and field men of the Department of Agriculture are at work on means for controllinig the pest. A reported outlying Infestation in Whit- ley county, Ky., is also being investi- gated. Only small sums are at present avail- able for quarantine and control meas- ures by the states of Alabama and Georgia, it is said, but every effort is being made to curb the attacks of the pest and to exterminate it if possible. The quarantine areas now in force will, however, be extended to include the in- festations in Tennessee and Georgia, and attempts will be made to restrict the further spread of the beetle from these outlying points of infestation. It is likely that a branch research sta- tion will be established in the vicinity of Chattanooga, Tenn., for a compari- son of the conditions there with those found at Birmingham, Ala., where the department already has established field headquarters for the work. Packing Fruits for Foreign Shipment. The frailty of packages used in ship- ping American fruits to other countries is pointed to by the United States De- partment of Agriculture as a real cause for complaint. True, it is not always known at packing time whether the fruit is to be exported or not, and it would not be practicable always to em- ploy special export packing methods even if such methods weris adopted, but at the same time, improved packing methods might well be used in the purely domestic trade, for the necessity exists there as well, even if in lesser de- gree. Compared with the results secured by other countries in export trade, Amer- ican shippers have much to learn in packing fruits for foreign shipment. Australian apples require about two months in transit to England, but the . fruit generally arrives in good shape with little or no loss or decay. The same is true of South African oranges. Even such tender fruits as apricots and peaches are brought to England from South Africa, not only sound, but free even from the little dents and marks which the American shipper has come to accept as inevitable. Belgian hot- house grapes arrive in England with every berry perfect and the bloom al- most untouched. Barrels are not entirely satisfactory as containers for apples in export ship- ment, says the department, and it might be worth while to experiment rather extensively with third and half- barrels or with some form of box or crate as a possible and acceptable sub- stitute for the barrel in eastern dls- trcits. In any event, there is little excuse for using ban-els on which some of the hoops are not fastened, or in which nails protrude to puncture and ruin the fruit. The department states that the prac- tice of wiring export apple and pear boxes has done much to cut down ex- cessive breakage in transit. Sweet Potato Matketirg. The rapid deterioration of sweet po- tatoes between the time they are dug and the day they reach the consumer can be checked in several ways, say specialists of the bureau of markets and crop estimates of the United States Department of Agriculture. To show right methods of handling this perishable product, a new motion-pic- ture film, "Sweet Potatoes from Store- house to Market," has been prepared under the supervision of the bureau. Since storage is essential if the grow- er is to sell to advantage, wrong and right ways of storing are shown first. When the bank or pit method is used, the loss due to decay runs from 50 to 7.5 per cent. When the potatoes are properly cured in a good storage house, carefully handled at all stages to pre- vent bruising, and kept at the right temperatures — 80° F. while curing, 50° F. afterwards — ^the loss may be less than five per cent. The film shows first a model storage house of frame construction on con- crete pillars, with details of walls, roof- ing, ventilation and heating. Then the potatoes are seen stored, to be later shipped in crates, not in bulk, after a preliminary grading. Inside views of a regular storage house show the de- tails of each stage in the progress of the sweet potatoe crates, which are finally loaded on a refrigerator car for shipment. An inspector certifies the state of the car, and the last detail is the bracing of the crates to prevent their slipping. The dainage caused by failure to brace a shipment properly closes the story. While the motion pictures prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture are intended primarily for the use of extension and field workers, arrangements may sometimes be made to borrow them or to buy copies at ap- proximately $40 a reel of 1,000 feet, upon application to the Department of Agriculture. Northwestern Apple Growers. "The construction of well-planned and well-equipped packing houses is essential to the economical handling of boxed apples in the northwest. The re- cent building programme has not kept pace with the demand of the idustry and severe losses have been sustained on account of limited facilities for pack- ing and for storing unpacked fruit tem- porarily. The situation has been ag- gravated by the enormous increase in production during the past few years as well as by the serious shortage of transportation equipment." The bureau of markets and crop es- timates, United States Department of Agriculture, thus sums up the results of their study of methods and prac- tices which have given the greatest sat- isfaction in commercial operations. Full details of the work are contained in Farmers' Bulletin 1204, Northwest- ern Apple Packing Houses, recently is- sued by the department. Apple packing houses may be classi- fied in two groups, individual packing houses, which are more commonly known as ranch packing houses, and community houses, operated either by co-operative associations or by indi- viduals. The percentage of the crop packed in community houses is increas- ing steadily, and though no definite fig- ures are available, careful estimates show that the amount increased from about one-fourth of the total crop in 1910 to approximately one-half of the crop in 1919. "Market Gardening" An elementary text book containing- 108 pares. 6x7, with 36 illustrations, bv F. L. STeaw, manager of the Oasis Farm" & Or- chard Co., Roswell. N. M. Cloth Bound. $1.00. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chlcaeo. CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSKY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemnm Novelties My Speclaltly. Mention the American Florist when writing Miscellaneous Stock Cleveland Cherries, field 25o, 35o, 50o Xmas Peppers, 4 in I5e Primula Obconica, 3 in lOo Primula Obconica, 4 in 20o Cyclamen, 4 in 40o Stevis.dwarf, 2 in 4o Forget-Me-Nots, 2 in., winter-flowerins...4c Per I( 1000 Matchless Carnation plants SIO.OO 1000 Hardy Phlox, all uolors 10.00 Sprengeri, 8 in 3.00 Swainsona, 3 in lO.oo Rosendale Greenhouses DELANSON, N. Y. Multiflora Japonica Rose Seedlings Best American Rose Stock for Budding and Grafting. New England grown, well rooted. No. 1. 4-6 mm 815.00 per IDOO Kg. 2. 2-4 mm ■."■■. lOOOperlCCO Ready for delivery after November 1st. C. R. BURR S COMPANY, Manchester, Conn. 1921. The American Florist. 395 Ready Reference Sectien 15 CENTS, NET, PER LINE ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri seed- lings. $1,26 per 100; $12.00 per 1,000: 2Vi- in. pots, $6.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1,000; 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN, 43 West 18th St. New York. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri segd- lins. A few hundred at $1.00 per 100. ED- GAR EASTERDAY. Nokomis, III. Asparagus Sprengeri, 1%-in., $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1.000. The Storrs & Harri- son Co.. Painesville, O. ASPIiENIUM. Asplenium Nidus Avis (Bird's Nest Fern). Good strong healthy stock, 3-in. pots at 35c each. Packing- material charged for at cost. WM. K. HARRIS, 65th and Springfield Ave., W. Philadephia, Pa. BEGONIAS. Beg"onias. Melior. Cincinnati. Mrs. J. A. Peterson. 2 ^ -in. pots from top cuttings at $30.00 per 100 ; Chatelaine. 2 ^ -in. pots at 57.00 per 100; Patten. 2^-in. pots at $8.00 per 100, and Pride of Newcastle, 2% -in. pots at $10.00 per 100. Begonia Rex. best varieties, mixed. 2 U -inch pots, $16.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN. 43 West 18th St. New York. Begonia Prima Donna and Tuminosa. Extra fine stocky plants in bloom; 4-inch. $25.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL CO., 1643 Broadway. Denver. Colo. BUIjBS. Liliuni Formosum. New crop, fine sound bulbs, well ripened. 7 to 9 in. (300 to case), $20.00 per 100; $56.00 per case; 11 to 13 in. (120 to case). $55.00 per 100; $60.00 per case. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. CAIiLAS. CALLA, ^BTHIOPICA. LARGE PLOWERINa WHITE CALLA. Home-grown Bulbs Free from Dry Rot. 100 1,000 1 -H4-inch $8.00 $76.00 1%-%-inch 12.00 110.00 l'/2-l%-inch 16.00 160.00 l?i-2 -inch (Mammoth Bulbs) 20.00 185J)0 2 -2%-inch (Jumbo Bulbs) . . 26.00 Ask for prices on Freesias and other bulbs. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St. New York CALLA BULBS. Calla Aethiopica, the popular white calla, ■clean, sound bulbs, all with crown shoots. Size. Diameter. Per 100 Per 1000 1% to IVs-inch $6.00 $60.00 1% to 2 -inch 8.00 76.00 2-inch and up 16.00 126.00 Satisfaction guaranteed. SEVIN-VINCENT CO. 512 Washington St. San Francisco, Calif. CARNATIONS. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Ready Now. 100 1,000 Matchless $12.00 $100.00 White Enchantress 12.00 100.00 Pink Enchantress 12.00 100.00 Ward 12.00 100.00 Thenanthes 12.00 100.00 Aviator 12.00 100.00 Beacon 12.00 100.00 Enchantress Supreme 14.00 12Q,00 M. C. GUNTBRBERG, Randolph and State Street, Chicago. 3,000 fine Matchless, to close, $6.00 per 100; $67.50 per 1.000: packing included. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON, Cedar Falls, la. FIELD GROWN CARNATIO.N'S. 2,000 Enchantress, $7.60 ve^ 103. $7':. 00 per 1,000. Packing free. Medium plants. WRIGHT'S GREENHOrSEiS, Pittsburg, Ka-^. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. WHITE ENCHANTRESS. $9.00 per 100; $80.00 per 1,000. WIETOR BROS. 30 East Randolph St. Chicago 2,000 Enchantress, $8.00 per 100; $76.00 per 1,000. NIC REDING? 6731 Ridge Ave. Chicago Carnations. Write for price list of latest varieties. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette. Ind. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemum novelties for 1921. Pre- liminary list free. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. CINERARIAS, Very best large-flowerinK Cinerarias; finest c(*l»rs and imported strain. 2% -inch. S7.00 per 100: 3-inch. $15.00 per 100: 4-inch. $26.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORALi CO.. 1643 Broadway, Denver. Colo. CliEVEIiAND CHERRIES. Cleveland Cherries, fine plants, well berried, out of 5-in. pots that have been plunged in field; no set backs; $20.00 per 100. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS. Kalamazoo Mich. Cherries. Orange Queen and Cleveland. 2% -in., frame grown, vigorous plants. $7.00 per 100. $66.00 per 1,000. Paper pots, securely cleated. Cash with order. PETER PEARSON, 6732 Gunnison St., Chicago, 111. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN From German seed. 3-in., ready for 4-in $20.00 per 100: $180.00 per 1,000. Assorted colors e-xcept white. In paper pots. Cash with order. PETER PEARSON 6736 Gunnison St.. Chicago CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM SEED NOW READY. Glory of Wandsbek, dark and light shades of salmon. Daybreak, delicate shade of salmon. Brilliant Red, large and fine. Pure White, extra select. White — Pink Eye, very large and fine. Rosea Superba, deep shell pink. Rose of Marienthal, light pink, dark eye. Magnifica, dark rosy pink, very fine. Lavender, very beautiful. Above varieties, $12.00 per 1.000 net. For novelties, price list and cultural direc- tions, sent on application. J. A. PETERSON & SONS Westwocd. Cincinnati^ O. Cyclamen for one week only. 2Vi-in.. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1,000. 3-in, $20.00 and $26.00; 4-in., $40.00 per 100 Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. CYCLAMEN PLANTS. *-inch $36.00 per 100 Extra heavy stock. PETER PEARSON, 5736 Gunnison St., Chicago. Cyclamen. See our special offer of 2%-in., 3-in. and 4-in. in our display ad on page 393. MATTHBWSON'S, Sheboygan, Wis. FERNS. FERNS — Strong 2% -in., $6.60 per 100; $56.00 per 1,000. Boston. Roosevelt, Teddy, Jr., VeroVia. Whitmanii. New Macawii, $10.00 per 100; $96.00 per 1,000. Larger sizes, ask for prices. Table fern seedlings, $3.00 per flat: best v?,rieties. Pteris W^imsetti. Wilsonii. Cyr- tomiura (Holly), Aspidium. Albo Lineata, etc. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St. New York BOSTON FERNS. Good, strong bushy stock. 5-in $0.40 6-in 7B 7-in 90 10-in 2.00 Packing charges free. DAVIS FLORAL CO.. Davenport, la. Boston Ferns. Extra strong, good color. best we ever had. 4-inch. $20.00 per 100; 6-inch, $3.=;.00 per 100: 6-inch. $60.00 per 100. This is a bargain. PETERSON FLORAL CO.. Gibson City. III. Table ferns, standard varieties, 2^ -in. $5.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH FLORAL CO.. INC. G'rand Rapids, Mich. Fancy cut ferns, guaranteed best quality, $3.00 per 1.000. Geo. H. Angermueller Co.. 1324 Pine St., St. Louis. Mo. Hardy Ferns. 111. descriptive list mailed. L. MOSBABK. Ferndale. Askov. Minn. if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reterence Department, Write Us About It. 396 The American Florist, Sept. 3, FREESIAS. Freesias, Purity, fine stock, V' to %, $11.00 per 1,000: i^a to %, $17.00 per 1,000. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 50 Park Place. New York. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. Nutt Buchner, Rlcard. Polte- vine and Viaud. Good short jointed plants. 2-in.. $3.60 per 100; $36 per 1,000. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany. N. T. Geraniums, rooted cuttings only, send for prices. ALBERT M. HBRR. R. F. D. 8. Lancaster, Pa. GINSENG. BIG PROFITS. Growing Ginseng. We can supply Roots and Seeds THAT ALWAYS GROTSr. Established 1870. WM. RBNNIE CO., Limited Cor. Adelaide and Jarvis Sts. Toronto. Canada GREENS. Decorative Greens. Magnolia leaves, beech and oak sprays. Write for samples and prices. The Decorative Greens Co.. Kinston, Ala. HYDRANGEAS. French Hydrangeas. 2 U -inch pots, $8.00 and $10.00 per 100. Best varieties. See previous issue. ROMAN J. IRWIN, 43 West 18th St.. New York. IRISES. IRISES. 87 varieties, true to name; nice young stock, special prices, write for list. GIL- BERT H. WILD. Sarcoxie, Mo. IVIES. Hardy English Ivy. Exceptionally good stock. 2-in., $2.75 per 100. $25.00 per 1000; 3-in., $3.76 per 100. $36.00 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr.. & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. KENTIAS. Kentia Forsteriana, 2% -in., $12.00 per 100; 3-in., $20.00 per 100; 4-in., $50.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Cc'rainesville, Ohio. LILY OP THE VALLEY. Valley pips. From cold storage. $30 per 1,000; $16 per 600; $8 per 260; $4 per 100. H. N. Bruns. 3032-42 W. Madison street, Chicago. Lily of the Valley pips. Extra fine strain, exhibitive size. German "Tubeck pips." Write for prices. J. M. THORBURN & CO.. 63 Barclay St.. New York. NARCISSI. Narcissi. Sir Watkin's bulbs, bound to bloom, $3.00 per 100. Cash. HUCH C. SCHMITT. Evansville, Ind. ORCHIDS. HASSALLi & CO.. orchid growers and raisers. Southgate, London, England. Cat- tleyas. Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. OTAHEITE ORANGES. Otaheite Oranges. 3-in., fine to grow on, $10.00 per 100; $86.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. PANSIES. PANSY PLANTS — Steele's Greenhouse Special and Private Stock, also Vaughan's International Mixed; strong, large, stocky plants, none better. These plants and strains will please you, $4.00 per 1,000; 3,000 for $11.26; 6,000 for $17.60. Cash. Ready Sept. 1. Orders booked now. BRILL CELERY GARDENS Kalamazoo Mich. PEONIES Six Beautiful peonies and 12 gorgeous irises. $3.60, postpaid. ALICE CUTHCART, Bristol, Ind. Home Grown Stock nitiiniiiiiiiniiiniiiriiniiniiKiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiniiiniiitiiiniiitii Greatly Increased Demand Because of the Federal embargo against the im- portation of most kinds of Garden Plants, Roots and Bulbs, home grown stock is now in greatly increas- ed demand. If you have any to offer or are likely to have it soon, advertise in these columns now. PRIMULAS. PRIMULA OBCONICA GIGANTEA. 2.54- in.. grown from best Ronsdorfer strain. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1,000. Following Colors — red. rose, apple blossom, lavender, salmon, white, oculata and compacta. Pri- mula Chinensis. Malacoides and Townsendii, 2^/4 -in., same price. New Primula Malacoides Conspicua. Large flowering, clear rose with large yellow cen- ter, 2-ln pots., $8.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th Street New York Primula Obconica Gigantea. Our own strain and our reputation for this strain warrants us in saying that it is the best obtainable. This stock is in very fine shape, ready to be transferred to larger sizes. 2^4. inch, $7.00 per 100; 3-inch, $16.00 per 100: 4-inch, $26.00 per 100. Primula Malacoides Townsendii. 2-jnch, $7.00 per 100. Ready Sept. 10. THE PARK FLORAL CO.. 1643 Broadway. Denver. Colo. Primula obconica, 2% -in., good strong plants at $6.00 per 100; $66.00 per 1,000; 4-in. at 25c: 5 in. at 60c; 6-in. at 76c: Malacoides, 2>/2-in., $6.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH FLORAL CO.. INC. Grand Rapids, Mich. PRIMULAS. Primula Obconica Gigantea. Kermesina, red; and Rosea, pink: extra good 2% -inch, ready for 4-inch. $4.60 per 100. Cash. Im- immediate delivery. BRILL CELERY GARDENS Kalamazoo Mich. Primula Obcomia. Kermesina. Coerulea, Alba and mixed, $5.00 per 100; $46.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- ville. O. PRIVET". Privet. Ibola and Amoor River. R. C., 75c per 100. ODOR GREENHOUSES, lola, Kans. ROSES. Multiflora Japonica Rose Seedlings. Best American Rose stock for budding and graft- ing. 4-6 mm.. $16.00 per 1.000; 2-4 mm.. $10.00 per 1.000. C. R. Burr & Co., Man- chester, Conn. SUNBURST BENCH ROSE PLANTS. Ready for shipment. $10.00 per 100. No order for less than 100 accepted. BASSETT & WASHBURN Wholesale Florists 178 North Wabash. Ave.. Chicago L. D. Phone Central 1457 FRANK -W. DUNLOP The 1920 Wonder! Own-root stock ready for immediate de- livery. $35.00 per 100: $300.00 per 1,000. CHARLES H. TOTTY CO. Madison, N. J. ROSES. 1.000 Columbia Roses, own root. 2 ^,4 -inch pot, $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1,000. Can ship at once. ELI CROSS 160 Monroe Ave., Grand Rapids. Mich. Roses. Own root. 1,000 Dunlop, 3-in.. good stock at $18.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL CO., Denver, Colo. SEEDS. Seeds : Winter-flowering Sweet Peas. Carefully grown for us by an expert seed grower. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement on front cover page of this Issue. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago. Seed. Cyclamen. Best English and CTer- man strain, separate colors. Salmon- Wandsbek and Salmon King. $15.00 per 1,000. All other colors. $12.00 per 1.000. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO., 50 Park Place. New York. Seeds. Flower in all seasonable varieties. For varieties and prices see display ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry F. Michell Co.. 516-518 Market St.. Phila- delphia, Pa. Seeds. Pedigree and selected stocks of rutabaga, turnip, cabbage. Savoy cabba,ge. beet and mangel; flower seeds. Write for special prices. Kelway & Sons, Langport, Eng. Seeds. Sweet peas, Spencer's grandlflora, etc. Asters and flower seeds in general. Tomato, lima and pole beans. John Eod- ger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write lis About ft. 1921. The American Florist. 397 SEEDS. Seeds. The largest French cultures of Prlmulus. Ask for prices 1921 crop. Mala- coides, $22.69 per lb. JH. PAQUET, bd., Magnan, Nice (France). Seeds. Tomato, pepper., eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract. Edgar F. Hurft, Swedesboro. N. J. Seeds. The Kenilworth Giant Pansy. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Chas. Frost. Kenilworth, N. J. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, muskmelon, squash and pumpkin: sweet, flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley. Neb. Seed. Cyclamen. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. American Bulb Co., 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Seeds. Sweet Peas. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New Tork. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cu- cumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds. Specialties: Pepper, eggplants, to- mato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick- & Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown. N. J. Seeds. Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion se.ts potato. Prices will be quoted upon applica- tion. S. D. Woodruff & Sons. 82 Dey St.. New Tork. Seed growers for the trade. Beans, peas, pweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford. Conn. Seeds. Peas, beans, corn and vegetables of all kinds in quantity and highest qual- ity. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. T. Seeds. Specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet pea. aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety. Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every de- scription. The W. W. Barnard Co.. 231-236 W. Madison St., Chicago. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon, squash and pump- kin seed, sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Seed. Pansy. Finest imported winter- flowering Benary's G^iant. U-oz.. $1.00. Peter Hollenbach Seed Store. Chicago. Seed. Lawn miatures and field, whole- sale. Write for prices. Atlantic Grass Seed Co., 46 W. Broadway, New Tork. Seed. Flower and Garden seeds. Sweet pea and nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed Co.. Arroyo Grande. 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. SEEDS. Seeds. Choice sweet peas, nasturtium and flower. L. D. Waller Seed Co., Gua- dalupe, 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. Garden Seeds. All varieties. I. N. Simon Son, 438 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa, MISCELLANEOUS. tETTERS ARSWS7IN0 REftREWCB AfiS. Seeda. Seed Co.. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Grand Bapids, Mich. Seeds which succeed. Get Quotations from Landreth, Bristol, Pa. SMIIiAX. Sniilax, 2 % -inch. Good plants. $3.00 per 100. MATTHEWSON'S, Sheboygan, Wis. Southern Wild Smilax, $7. BO per case. The B. F. Winterson Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. SWEET PEAS. Yellow Sweet Peas. See display adver- i.isement elsewhere in this issue. McClena- han Greenhouses, 40th and Philips streets, Oklahoma City, Okla. MISCEI,1jANEOUS. Thomson's celebrated manure. Sold by all dealers or from sole makers. Wm. Thomson & Sons, Ltd., Clovenfords, Scot- land. TOBACCO PRODTrC'::,^. Fine clean dust. 100 lb. ba-.;. $;i-CO; fcOO lbs., $10.00. Fresh, dry stems. r,00 \\>. hale. $4.00. F. O. B. I^nc. Pa. Write for sam- ples and Quantity prices. TOBACCO PltOD. CO.. Box 282 D.. Lancaster. Pa. Seed packets for 1921. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogues, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co.. Fitch- burg, Mass, Concrete bench legs. 16-in. high. Ship- ment made from our Joliet plant at Joliet, III. Write for particulars and prices. DAVIS-JOLIET CO., Davenport, Iowa. Gold letters of best quality. Prices great- ly reduced. Write today for samples Q,nd prices. J. Lichtenberger, 1560 Avenue A.. New York. Meyers' Green Florists' Thread is the best for all florists' purposes. Write for prices. John C. Meyer, Florist Thread Works, Lowell, Mass. Imported Bohemia Hyacinth glasses and Partridge berry bowls. Prices and catalog on application. N. Wapler, 134 Duane St., New York. Nursery stock o* all descriptions. Cata- logues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville. O. 1,000 letterheads and 1.000 envelopes, $8.50. Good stock. Cash please. Gorham Printery, Inc., 542 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a century. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Box 404, Dundee. 111. Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer. 714-716 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House, 523 Plymouth .Place. Chicago. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points, Write for samples and price. Henry A. Dreer. 713 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. Peach trees, roses and evergreens a spe- cialty with us. Write for prices. SOUTH- ERN NURSEY CO. Winchester, Tenn Florist specialties and supplies of every description. Sam Seligroan, 116 W. 28th St., New York. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Giblin & Co.. Utica, N. Y. 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.. 452 Erie St.. Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Baur Window G'lass 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 Ds About If. 398 The American Florist. Sept. 3, CARNATION STAPLiES. Carnation staples, 35o 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 Jl. I. L. Pillsbury. Galesburg, III. FERTIIilZERS, Ground tankage delivered to your railway station for $60.00 per ton. Hardwood ashes for $30.00 per ton. Terms: Your check when goods arrive. GEORGE STEVENS, Peterborough, Ontario. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co.. 809 Exchange Ave.. U. S. Yards, Chicago. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON, Stratford. London, England. Fertilizer for flowers. Premier Brand pulverized poultry manure. Poultry Feed Co., 431 So. Dearborn St., Chicago. 111. "Wizard Brand Manure. The Pulverized Manure Co.. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. FliORISTS' SUPPMBS. Florists' supplies; baskets, chiffons and novelties. Write or wire your orders. Will ship same day order is received. Pitts- burgh Cut Flower Co.. Pittsburgh. Pa. Everything the best in florists' supplies. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Everything in florists' 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 CONSTRUOTION. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof ma- terial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Moniger Co., 908 Blackhawk St., Chi cago. Greenhouse glass, paint and putty. Hooker's Dolesco brand. Big stock, priced right, good brands. H. M. Hooker Paint & Glass Co., 651-659 W. Washington Blyd Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co.. 2642 Sheffield Ave. Chicago Greenhouses, superior in construction, durable and inexpensive. Write for esti- mates. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. 3100 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship Lap, flooring, white cedar posts, etc., everything in lumber. Adam SchiUo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St., Chicago. INSECTICIDES. Hammond's Thrip Juice. A concentrated liquid insecticide for use awain-Ji: sucki!!;^ insects on plants, trees, vin.-"?. Sold by seedsmen. Hammond Paint and Slug Shot Works. Beacon. N. Y. INSECTICIDES, Hall's Nicotine Fumigator. A specially prepared tobacco powder saturated with 12 \'i per cent pure nicotine — guaranteed. 1 lb.. $1.25; 2.V2 lbs., $2.50; 10 lbs., $8.50. Hall Tobacco Chemical Co., St. Louis, Mo. 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 Manufacturing Co., Madison, N. J, I/ABEIiS. LABELS for nurserymen and fl©rists. Benjamin Chase Co.. Derry Village, N. H. POTS AND PANS. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H. Hews & Co.. Inc., Cambridge, Mass. Pots. Florists'. Prices low and .quality guaranteed. The Progressive Clay Co., 9th floor, Marbridgo Bldg., New York. Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss azt^c ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Zane Pottery Co., South Zanesville, O. Florists' red pots. Write us for prices before buying. George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Herndon St., Chicago. 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. Fa. Eerning, H. G., St. Louis, Mo. Brenner, Edward, New York. Budlong Co., J. A., Chicago. Charles, Harry, New York. Chicago Flower Growers'' Ass'n.. Chicago. Coan. J, J., Inc.. New York. Doyle & Booth, New York. Erne & Com,pany, Chicago. Foerster Co., Joseph, Chicago. Ford, M. C, New York. Ford, William P.. New Yo^. Froment. H, E.. New York. Goldstein, I.. New York. Hart, Geo. B., Rochester, N. Y. Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York. Hblton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Kasting Co., W. F., Buffalo. N. Y. Kennicott Bros.. Chicago. Kervan Co., The, New York. Kessler. Wm. A., New York. Krutchen, John, Chicago. Kuhl, George A., Pekin, 111. Mackle, William. New York. McCallum Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa. Meconi, Paul, New York. Millang. Joseph A., New York. Neidinger Co.. Jos. G., Philadelphia. Pa. N. Y. Cut' Flower Exchange, New York. Niessen Co.. The Leo. Philadelphia, Pa. Piorson. A. N,. Inc., Cromwell, Conn. 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Next annual meeting at Toronto, Ont., October 11-13,1921. OmcBBs; Philip Breitmeteb, De- troit, Mich., President; H. S. Dillbmuth, To- ronto, Ont., Vice-President; Albebt Poohelon, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Next annual convention and exhibition at Chicago, November 16-17,1921. Officers: S. S. Pbnnock, Philadelphia, Pa., President; N. J. WiEToB, Chicago, Vice- President; C. W. Johnbon. 141 Summit Street, Rockford. 111., Secretary; Chas. H. Tottt, Madison, N. J., Treasurer. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting at Detroit, Mich., Sep- tember 13-16, 1921. Officebs: F. H. Ruthebford, Hamilton, Ont., President; W. B. Jones, 2800 Brighton Road, N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa., Secretary- Treasurer AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, at Hotel Pennsylvania, New York, September 27-30, 1921: OmcEBs: RicaABD Vincent, Jb., White Marsh, Md., President: E. C. Vick 205 Elwood Ave.. Newark, N. J., Secretary. ROSES IN FRANCE. By S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Fa., American Representative on the Board of Judges at the Bagatelle Trials, in Paris. The Judges at Bag:a telle. In company with J. Edward Moon we left tlie hotel in Paris June 15, talcing the Metro to Porte Maillot, then trammed to the Bagatelle Gardens. Unfortunately, we got off two stops too soon and had quite a walk, reaching the gardens a trifle after nine o'clock, when we should have been there at nine. J. Edward Moon acted as my valet, carried my camera, tripod and took pictures for me. He did his part very well as if he was used to it and not usually the boss. We found most of the jurors assembled, and soon met Monsieur Forestier, who introduced us to the jurors, among them the English representatives. Paris, and the vicinity, has had an extremely dry season, with very little rain, if any, since last July; only showers, and of that nature, not really good rain. Consequently, the roses were not quite up to their usual stand- ard, although they were well mulched and, no doubt, had been well watered by hand, but this does not take the place of nature. The judging was commenced very promptly, and each juror was handed a printed list of all the roses to be judged, this list giving the names of the roses, the parentage, the class and the introducer. One list was for the roses of 1920-1921, with the scores of 1920 marked up against them; another list was for thq roses of 1921-1922. This is a very excellent way of judging all new roses, not only the fact of giv- ing them two years' scoring, but hav- ing them in printed form with the re- sults of the previous year. Probably a good many of the roses would have scored higher, had condi- tions been more favorable for them. American jurors, like myself, seemed a little more conservative in the giving of points than the French, and often- times a vote was necessary to decide. Ten points was the maximum given, and only two roses of 1920-1921 scored 10 points, and the highest that scored of 1921-1922 roses was one rose, eight points, and others ranging from three to seven points. A number of them were not in extra good shape, and were put down as reserve, as the French would put it, which is an excellent plan, as next year they may show up in much better shape. Each class was judged separately — first, the 1920-1921, and then the 1921- 1922. To some of us, the judgment seemed to be in some instances rather hurriedly done, although, taken as a whole, we believe each rose was given what it should receive. Arthur Turner was the only one among the English speaking who could speak French, but fortunately five or six of the French could speak English, which helped the English speaking members along very materially; in fact, it was surprising how well those who did not understand French got along. The rose that stood out in the gar- dens, head and shoulders above any other, was a bed of Pernet-Ducher's H. T. Gold Medal rose of last year, Souvenir de Claudius Pernet, named in honor of his son, whom he lost in the war. There were also a few plants mixed in the bed of Pernet-Ducher's H. T. rose, Mme. William Marcel De- lanney, a medium pink, with very full large flowers. Claudius Pernet is certainly a won- derful rose, a rich canary yellow, fad- ing out as it gets older to a lighter shade; large, full; long well-shaped bud, as large as any H. T. rose in the garden. These flowers were borne on fair length stems, well foliaged, hold- ing their heads perfectly erect. It certainly was a joy to see this bed and it was well worthy of the name it bore. It is unfortunate that this rose is not a forcer, but the consensus of opinion seemed to be that it was not, and would go to sleep in the winter time. In fact, I saw it growing at W. T. H. 402 The American Florist. Sept. 10, Kordcs' father's greenhouse in Elms- horn, Germany, the middle of April, and it was just coming into bloom then and had been dormant nearly all winter. Probably there is too much Pernetiana blood in it to make it a winter forcer. The rose that captured the foreign gold medal this year was Howard & Smith's H. T. rose. No. 252, and Per- net-Ducher's Souvenir de Georges Per- net, won the French gold medal. How- ard & Smith's rose. No. 253, is a pro- nounced Indian yellow color. The outer petals fade out some, is a good' size rose, full, very double, shape when more than one-half open not quite as pleas- ing as when in bud or full open, a good grower, spLendid foUage, good stems and a rose that attracted the' judges immediately and well worthy of the gold medal. Pernet-Ducher's H. T. rose. Souvenir de Georges Pernet. named after his second son, whom he also lost in the war, is large, well formed, fairly dark pink, very promising rose, and a good free grower. I do not think it has quite the possibilities as a garden rose as Claudius Pernet, although a very splendid pink rose it is. Both these roses of Pernet-Ducher are in a class by themselves. Each year, four certificates are awarded — ^three for H. T.'s and one for climbing or polyantha rose. The first certificate was awarded to Pernet- Ducher's rose, Etoile de Feu, which scored 9% points, very similar in color to Herriott. I should think it was an improvement as to g-rowth and size of flower, but not so striking in color. The second certificate was awarded to a hybrid tea seedling of Chambard. Huguette Vincent, with a dark green foliage, carrying on an erect stalk a big flower, half double, with very large petals, the color carmine. The qual- ity of this rose is its strength, the foli- age, the rigidness of the stalks, the striking color of its flower, and the rich and constant blooming of same; scor- ing nine points. The third certificate was awarded to Leander's H. T. Aspirant Marcel Rouyer, one of the parentages being Sunburst and the other unknown. This, to my mind, seemed like the best rose of the three that were awarded certificates." Apparently a free, easy grower, very similar, in shape to Mrs. Aaron "Ward, flowers much the same color, possibly a shade lighter, much larger and longer bud, and to me it looked like a good, forcing rose. If it proved to be a better rose than Ward as a greenhouse rose from a grower's standpoint, it would certainly be a very valuable acquisition for the commercial man, and would fill a "gap which is badly needed in America — that of a yellow rose. It impressed me probably far more than any of the rest of the judges, and the reason for this was, the others were not looking at it so much from the forcing standpoint as I was. The fourth certificate, unfortunately, was not awarded as there was noth- ing in either climbers or polyanthaa that seemed to be worthy of this cer- tificate. Among the H. T. roses that were scored was Cornelius Timmermans, one of Timmermans, a shade much like the old Carnot, but quite a little dai-ker, a very attractive flower, indeed. Prob- ably a good garden rose, but not so much of a forcer, although I could not tell. This variety scored eight points, a 19'20-1921 rose. Rev. Williamson, a 1921-1922 rose, moderate flower, free flowering, a Bhrimp pink color, good form, rather promising, scored six points. Venus 192.1-1922, a coppery apricot. This variety did not appear at its best, the Dicksons saying that they had seen it in very much better shape. No. 308, a seedling- of Looymans, 1921-1922, had a wonderful new and brilliant color, probably best described as a bright flame cerise, very vivid, nothing very much outside of its color, and that was really very distinct. A number of others showed up fairly well, but nothing more than one would call promising. Clarice Goodacre, Admiral Ward, F. Bidet Raymond and Madame Jules Bouche were fine. These are older roses, not of last year's introduction. W. B. Wallace spoke of Ethel Som- erset, an H. T. pink in color that he thought would be a good forcing rose, one of Alexander Dickson's, and also Mrs. Wemyss Quin was a very prom- S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa. American Representative at the Bagatelle Rose Trials in Paris. ising yellow that might fill a gap for an American yellow forcer. This is an English rose, onjfc of Alexander Dickson & Sons. In the climbers Paul's Scarlet Climb- er stood out in the garden by far the best among the climbers and they said that it had been in bloom for over two weeks, was still in fine shape and at- tracted the public probably more than any other one rose in the gardens. There were several plants of Paul's Scarlet Climber, and one group of four plants, trained up in pyramid shape, made a wonderful show. This is rather an attractive way to train Climbers, especially where they are as free bloom- ers as Paul's Scarlet Climber, which presented almost a solid, vivid red mass. Aimile Nerine. one of Nonin's seed- lings, much on the order of Excelsa, but light in color and which comes into bloom much earlier, was very attrac- tive and looked like a promising climb- er. The public admired it very much. The judging took about two hours, and we then adjourned to what is used as the cold house for palms during the winter, where they had a long table, pencils, pens and paper for each judge. The meeting was organized and ofii- cers elected. M. Cherious. chief coun- sel of Paris, president of the third committee of the Conseil Municipal (avenues and parks) was chosen presi- dent. There are two committees for the Conseil Municipal in Paris, which take care of the competition in new roses, the third committee, under whose care are the avenues and gardens, and the fourth committee of the Conseil Municipal that cares for the fine arts. The Rev. Mr. Pemberton, of Eng- land, was elected vice-president, repre- senting the English, and Samuel S. Pennock, vice-president, representing America. The minutes of last year's meeting were read and approved, and then the awards of the gold medals and certificates were made, each award being voted upon separately. Each, award was given due deliberation and everyone was givenf opportunity to discuss the rose. Among the jurors were quite a num- ber of Paris ofiicials, among them M. Le Corbellier, who used to be presi- dent of the Conseil Municipal of Paris; M. Leallier. president of the police court; M. Deville, president of the fourth committee of the Conseil Mu- nicipal; M. Autrand, president of the Department of the Seine; M. Aucoc. syndicus of the Conseil Municipal of Paris; M. Malherbe, general director for the work in Paris; M. Garnier, ad- ministrative director of architecture and avenues; M. Bois, professor of the' museum for natural history and also a prominent botanist. Among the prominent men of the trade were : Rene Barbier, Cochet- Cochet, Auguste Nonin, Pernet-Diicher, Alexander Dickson, Alexander Dickson, Jr., Arthur Turner, W. W. Wallace, Henri Gravereaux, proprietor of La Roseraie de I'Hay, rose gardens, and Charles E. Pearson, editor of the Eng- lish Horticultural Advertiser. After our meeting, we adjourned to the Chateau de Madrid, where we en- joyed a very splendid, well-served luncheon amid delightful surroundings. M. Forestier was very much in evi- dence as really the one who was direct- ing everything, our deliberations in the field, at the counsel and also at the luncheon. He is very efficient, thor- oughly knows roses, is a splendid gen- tleman to meet, and it is an honor to be numbered as one of his friends. Altogether this day was a wonderful experience for me, meeting a most de- lightful body of men, and it was cer- tainly a great honor to be numbered among them — an experience I hope and trust I will be able to repeat again at some future time. They had a few speeches, not very many, and short. We were welcomed by the president, M. Cherious, and both Mr. Pemberton and myself were asked to say a few words, which we were glad to do. I extended an invitation to any who could come and join the American Rose Society on their pilgrimage to the northwest in June, 1922. They are very anxious that the American Rose Society have a representation each year at the Bagatelle Gardens, two representatives if possible. Mr. Nonin and Mr. Barbier gave us a very pressing invitation to visit them, so that the next day, Alexander Dickson, Senior and Junior, Mr. Wal- lace, Mr. and Mrs. Moon and myself visited Mr. Nonin's place at Chatillon, Paris. Here we found Auguste Nonin and his son, Henri. The latter spoke very good English and showed us around the place. They had several very excellent roses, grown from one of their seedlings, a red Polyantha La Fayette, which is to be introduced this coming year in America by Howard & Smith. This is apparently an excep- tionally fine polyantha, large red flowers and a good, free grower and bloomer. Another of their seedlings, Chatillon, a polyantha, dark pink. 1921. The American Florist. 403 large cluster and single, very free, is a beautiful thing. • Aimile Nerini, a climber, another one of their seedlings, showed in excellent shape. Another climber, He de France, is very much like the Ameri- can Pillar, but more double and freer. Aaurinville, another of his climbers, looked very promising, somewhat like Van Fleet, but not quite so much like a tea rose as Van Fleet. It throws a few blooms in the autumn months. Besides roses, he is a well-known in- troducer of other things, among them, hydrangeas atnd chrysanthemums. THE VISIT TO ORLEANS The next day, Mr. and Mrs. Moon and myself went to Orleans, where we had a very profitable visit with Barbier & Co., and were shown around by Rene Barbier and his brother, L«on; also, Rene's son, Pierre. All three spoke excellent English. Among their roses of note was Leontine Ger- vias, a light apricot pink, a Wichu- riana and very free bloomer, a prom- ising variety. Another Wichuriana is Francis Guillot, a large, white-flower- ing variety. In H. T.'s, they had an apricot pink. No. 1939, very free, and good size flowers. Benedicte Sedum is a rich yellow copper, about the size of Ophelia, dark reddish, green foliage. Madame CoUette Martaret, a coppery yellow, is much like Mrs. Aaron Ward, but darker. It might be a forcer. Champagne, similar to Pharisaer, is large, and free, with dark foliage. A polyantha of a distinct color, a very dark crimson is Eblouissant, flower about the size of Amie MuUer but a very distinct color, something that we do not have in other roses. Eugene Barbier, a hybrid perpetu-al, looked very promising with very large flowers of a dark canary-yellow color, fading out to a lighter yellow. We visited Chanault & do., also Turbat, but unfortunately found them away as they were having a horticul- tural meeting. These nursery estab- lishments in Orleans are along the Avenue de Olivet, about a mile from the centre of town, extending along each side of the avenue, a narrow street, all walled in along the front walls and buildings with no sight of vegetation, trees or otherwise, only through the doors and gateways. Then when one enters you find, beyond the buildings, a wide expanse of well-kept nurseries, very orderly arranged and free of weeds. Exerything is splen- didly plotted in blocks and labeled. There are also some wonderful, fine specimens of trees, evergreens, shrubs, etc. In their propagating work and forc- ing, early In the season, they use bell glasses to a very large extent. They use them the same as we use hot beds and houses in America. This, in some ways, seems desirable, and other ways not. From Paris, we went to Chalons- sur-Marne for a day, visiting the French hospital which is being built by the Friends, and also the hospital which the Friends are helping to con- duct. On Sunday, we visited the battle- field of Verdun, not a very enjoyable day, as it gave us the horrors and made us realize more than ever the wrongs of war. From Verdun, we went to Nancy to visit the firm of Victor Lemoine & Son. We found Emile Lemoine there, his father Victor having passed away 10 years ago. He talked a little Eng- lish and we got along very well. He is an enthusiast on hybridizing, having introduced many new varieties of plants. Probably he is better known PICTURE FRAME IN FLORAL ARRAMGEMEMT. The Frama Cau Be Used Either Perpendicular or Horizontal. as a hybridizer of peonies, lilacs and mockoranges. He has also done con- siderable work on deutzias, pyre- thrums, pentstemons, cannas and glad- ioli. He had some fine varieties of mockorganges, seedlings of his, still in bloom, which were very attractive indeed. The next day, we visited Peter Lam- bert, at Trier, and found him in his usual good health and humor. One of the rriost promising things we saw with him was one of his seedlings, a Wichuriana climber, Frau von Bauer, an extremely free, semi-double, very strong growth and beautiful sprays of flowers. Certainly a very good climber. Another climber, Graf Sylvan Tarouca, similar to climbing American Beauty, larger flower, very fragrant, a deeper color, is certainly attractive. Henrith Conrad Soeth, an improvement over Leuchtstern, is a polyantha crossed with Austrian Briar. Another white climber. No. 9010, very free, really a bush climber and semi-double, looked promising. Gruss au Frundorf, very dark crimson, is about the size of Excelsa. A seedling climber, it is an improvement on climbing Ameri- can Beauty. Grafin M. Henrietta Chotek was also a promising climber. This was the third time I had visited his place, and we found it, this time, in much better shape than any of the other visits. He has had labor trouble the same as others of us, but he seemed happy in the thought that he was getting things in shape now, but still he has his troubles: for instance, one is that Trier is in the occupied zone, and all goods that go out of this zone are subject to a tax on all plants with balls of earth, 15 marks per 100 kg. Duty is charged on all fruit trees, 20 marks per 100 kg.; on all rose bushes, 40 marks per 100 kg. So this only gives him a very limited area to sell and not have export duties to pay. But with it all, he seemed to be happy, and is looking forward to the future with confidence that is really surpris- ing. On our way to Barmen, June 24, to attend the farewell party which Dr. Hoffa was giving to our Essen staff, we visited the gardens of George Arends at Ronsdorf near Barmen. The gardens were on high ground, 1.100 feet high, where there is a great lot of rain, about 1% meters a year, which is very unusual, giving a humid climate that is very beneficial in grow- ing hardy perennial plants, which he makes a specialty of. Everything was in very neat order and splendidly labeled and systematic all through. He had some good del- phiniums, Corry, dark blue, very large, and Belladonna Musis Secrum, light blue; Carnegie, pale pink and blue, very large flowers. He is probably better known by his spireas than any- thing else — Rhineland, a dark pink; Deutschland, a white; Hybrid CHspa, rosy white, feathery, fern-like foliage. These will probably be introduced next year. All are good forcing va- rieties and should appeal to our green- house men in America. Then he has a great number of outdoor hybrids; Arendsi, which are wonderful flowera and will make splendid plants for gar- den work, borders, etc. 404 The American Florist. Sept. 10, Cost System Dang:ers. Uniform cost accounting by trade associations is not only legal but high- ly beneficial. This is the personal view of Nelson B. Gaskill, acting chairman of the federal trade commission, as expressed, unofficially, to E. W. McCul- lough, manager of the fabricated pro- duction department of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. The commission heartily favors such work, "provided it is done scientifically and accurately." Only when cost accounting is used for "ulterior purposes," such as find- ing averages or otherwise being made the basis of price-fixing, is it illegal. Trade association members have long realized the importance of cost accounting information, and some of them have attempted to deal with the problem from an educational stand- point; but apparently not all of them have restricted their activities to the educational angle, and so have aroused criticism by the Federal Trade Com- mission and the Department of Justice. This has checked the efforts of others who were innocent of wrong-doing. It was to clarify the situation that Mr. McCullough wrote recently to Mr. Gaskill, asking for his opinion regard- ing uniform cost accounting as used by the producers of a certain line whereby they figured their cost under the same rules, including in them the same elements, and differing only in results .because of variance in the size of plants, equipment, efficiency and local conditions. Such a standard plan would be uniform as ' to funda- mentals. THE COMMISSION'S ATTITUDE. In reply Mr. Gaskill said : "There has been much misunderstanding and unfortunately not a little misrepre- sentation of the attitude of this com- mission on the subject of uniform methods of cost accounting. In fact it seems to be difficult to secure, even for the most carefully worded state- ment, a proper appreciation of the commission's position, yet it is really very simple, namely, that it is strongly in favor of such ' work provided it is done scientifically and accurately and is not used for ulterior purposes in violation of the law. "No governmental agency in this country, except possibly the Treasury Department, has had so much occasion to observe the existing defects in cost accounting methods, but the commis- sion is glad to record its opinion that there has been, on the whole, a con- siderable improvement in recent years. The work of this commission would be greatly facilitated by further im- provement in cost accounting methods and also, in fact, by a greater uni- formity in methods provided proper methods are chosen as the models. "There has been a good deal of indifference and ignorance shown by individual companies regarding the methods of ascertaining costs. Ac- curate cost finding In some cases, however, appears to involve an ex- pense that some business men regard as greater than the benefits, while in some industries the technical or theo- retical difficulties in getting accurate costs are no doubt very great. "As long as the principles of cost accounting are sound and the methods used are adapted to secure accuracy of individual results, and provided that the results are not used directly or indirectly for ulterior purposes of an illegal character, the Federal Trade Commission is in favor of the study and development of uniform cost ac- counting by trade associations, or otherwise. "There is evidently nothing illegal in such a practice, but it is always well to remember that though inno- cent in itself, it has sometimes been perverted to serve the ends of collu- sive price control, and, when it is so used, no matter whether directly or indirectly, then restraint of trade is involved. Few questions are more vital to trade associations than the government's attitude toward collective study and use of rules for determining costs; here is an unofficial opinion on the matter by a member of the Federal Trade Commission. How far may a trade asso- ciation go in a uniform cost- accounting system? In putting this question to the acting chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, the fabricated production depart- ment of the national chamber made this explanation : "We i-efer to a standard plan or methods which may be de- veloped and used by the pro- ducers of a certain line where- by they figure their costs by the same rules, including in them the same elements and differing only in results because of the variance in size of plants, equipment and local conditions — unifoiin as to fundamentals. "Is there any reason why such a system may not be de- veloped and used lawfully by an industry? Again, if con- version costs only be dealt with, is there any legal bar to the collective study of costs by the members of an industry using such a uniform cost system?" The reply, made unofficially, is that such a collective study is not only permissible but beneficent so long as no ul- terior use of it is intended. At a time when the trade asso- ciations are in considerable perplexity as to what course of conduct they may pursue, this clarification of the cost-account- ing problem should prove ex- tremely helpful. — The Editor. "With respect to uniform methods of determining conversion costs the same principles and conclusion would also apply." In elaborating this statement, Mr. Gaskill wrote further a little later: "Stated in another way, the concep- tion of the commission is that the efforts of a trade association to educate the individual member in the applica- tion of sound principles of cost ac- counting in his individual business, are proper. But that any subsequent effort of the association to reduce the individual costs to an average or uni- form cost basis and to procure the use of the group standard as a basis of price making by each of the indi- viduals in the group, is improper. The Individual must fix his own cost and his own margin. The group may not attempt to substitute a group average or standard either of cost or margin for the individual's figures without be- ing in peril of becoming an unlawful combinatin. "Applying this statement to your interpretation of our letter of the 25th, it may be said that for a trade asso- ciation to set up and induce the use by its members of a scientific and accurate plan of cost accounting is not only legal but highly beneficial to the individual members of the asso- ciation. The use of this legal and highly beneficial information by each individual in establishing his own pro- duction cost and determining his own margin, is entirely proper. If there- after the association attempts to in- duce its members to disregard their own varying figures and use a com- mon average or uniform figure of cost or margin or both, it has departed from its proper position of instructor and may easily take on the appear- ance of a price-fixing combination in restraint of trade or in suppression of competition. "How far the association can law- fully go in acting as the medium of exchange of cost data among its mem- bers can only be determined after the decision by the United States Su- preme Court in the pending action against the American Column and Lumber Co., et al., in which this question is involved. "In such an expression as this, nothing is 'condemned' by the com- mission. The commission render* judgment only after the trial of an issue of fact upon a complaint, after hearing. Such letters as this are advisory only, suggestions and nothing- more, written in the hope that they may be helpful." THE "cans", and "CAN'TS." Commenting on this correspondence, Mr. McCullough says : "Believing- that the chief function of a trade organization is the education of its members along proper lines, it is ap- parent that there is no bar, legal or otherwise, to their promoting cost ac- counting among their members within the restrictions mentioned in the cor- respondence. But I can not too strong- ly emphasize what is also pointed out as to using this valuable information in a way which is clearly -unobjec- tionable." The fabricated production depart- ment of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States has made a great deal of progress in its efforts to de- velop uniform cost accounting within the various industries, and has accu- mulated information concerning about 70 such systems. Mr. McCullough urged that other trade lines not so> supplied develop similar systems for the benefit of their membters. — The Nation's Business. Cincinnati, O. — ^Alfred Forder and wife were at Havana, Cuba, August 26 and expect to return by way of the Panama canal and San Francisco. Des Plaines, III. — Fletcher C. James and daughter Phyllis have returned from Baltimore, Md., where they were visiting the former's father and mother. SCRANTON, Pa. — The autumn flower show of the Scranton Florists' Club will be staged at the Armory building, November 8-11, with numerous classes opened to competition. Francis J. Mo- ran, 302 North Main avenue, is the secretary of the club. 1921. The American Florist. 405 THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robtl Klft, Philn., Pa. Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. Without doubt the greatest single factor in the retailing of cut flowers is the association of wide-awake retail florists which, in the initialed form of its name, is called the F. T. D. This organization, formed some 30 years ago by men with vision, men who saw a perfected system and tried to get the assistance of the rank and file of their retail brothers all over the country to help them make it a success, were in their enthusiasm a decade or more ahead of their time. In their labor of love, for they receive no remuneration, they worked and struggled year after year and almost gave up in despair. Then came that memorable meeting in Chicago when some of the leading lights of the trade were brought to- gether, and by their enthusiasm, to- ether with that of their invincible leader. Secretary Pochelon, the or- ganization was given a rebirth and from that time on has progressed by leaps and bounds. The meetings at Detroit, Mich., Buffalo, N. Y., and In- dianapolis, Ind., which followed, were inspiring and enthusiastic to a degree and wonderfully improved the stand- ing of the association. Its indefatigable secretary, Alfred Pochelon, has by his great personality kept up the interest to the top notch of efficiency and at the same time man- aged a membership campaign that has raised the representatives in the vari- ous communities to near the 3,000 mark. It is very difficult at times for men to see the good things that are immediately before them. They will work hard to secure advantages which they may or may not attain, and do not begrudge the time or the ex- pense, because they think "hit or miss" it is worth the effort. There are hun- dreds, yes, thousands, in this country today who would be benefited by tying up with this organization, but for this or that trivial excuse or reason they put it off until "It's too late this sea- son, but I think I'll go in next year." SUCCESS OF A MAINE FLORIST Several years ago a florist in a small town in Maine, in which there was a large factory, thought a membership in the association might bring him some business and after getting all the details from the secretary and putting it off several months after that, finally became a member. Some two months later an official in the factory died and his telegraph orders, on account of the funeral, amounted to over $600. Many in the larger cities hesitate, their stock argtiment being there are too many from this city in now, I would not get anything out of it. Such conclusions show a misunderstanding of the or- ganization and its object, which is to interest and prove a benefit to all mem- bers of the trade, large or small. Every one has a chance and will succeed ac- cording to his ability. The small dealer did not hesitate to open up his shop, notwithstanding there were a number of others already well estab- lished. He had faith in his ability to build up a trade against such compe- tition, as he figured the city was grow- ing and there would be enough for all, and the man who made the best bid for business would get it. It is this making a bid for the busi- ness that counts and is the greatest factor for success in securing orders in PICTURE FRAME IN FLORAL ARRANGEMENT. Bisket of Blue Hydrangeas, Pink Ramblers and Spiraea Leaves in Gilt Frame. the Florists' Telegraph Delivery As- sociation. There are far too many of its membership that as soon as they are secure in the fold, sit down and expect the business to come rolling in. As to setting about to plan for and secure orders in their own store by featuring the system, and getting their own patrons and prospects interested, by telling them how it is now possible to deliver flowers or arrangements of the same by telegraph through 2,500 members of the association within one or two hours, to any city or community in the' United States, or Canada, or even in Europe, is something they have not thought about. Their busi- ness and profit was to come from the other out-of-town membership. This belief is far too prevalent as many do not even take the trouble to place their F. T. D. membership sign in their win- dow or store. Some run a line of small type on their letter and billheads that they are members of the F. T. D. and let it go at that. When such are asked as to what business it has brought them they are not very enthusiastic. F. T. D. CREATES NEW BUSINESS. There are others, however, who say their incoming orders average from eight to 10 a day, with an almost equ-al business secured in their own store. They do not, however, sit down and wait for it to come in, but are most energetic in their endeavors to create new business in every legitimate way. "We send flowers by telegraph" is the feature of all their local newspaper ads with frequent elaborate window dis- plays showing the working out and extent of the system. To encourage incoming orders they run half page ads in the trade journals and circularize the entire list of members, to insure that their name will come first to mind when orders for delivery in their city have been received. No single move- ment for increasing the sale of plants and cut flowers has ever been con- sidered that can compare with this in- stantaneous, within the hour, country- wide system of delivery of plants and cut flowers. It is never asleep, but is in action night and day, not only on holidays, but every day in the year. Every florist, large or small, should become a unit of this system. He will go to considerable trouble to secure a good customer and then do all he can to hold the trade, while he can affiliate with the F. T. D. over night and find the new business, when Worked up, greater in volume than any half dozen customers. His narrow local field is immediately widened to include the whole country, and his membership in such an association of representative florists in all the large cities and com- munities is bound to greatly increase his prestige. The Picture Frame. One of the most useful decorative window accessories! is the old-fash- ioned, gilt picture frame. It may be used time and time again, and appears to be just as attractive today as the first time it encircled a picture of live flowers. There should be a stout easel, such as will hold it in an erect, per- pendicular position, which will allow the use of vases filled with water. 406 The American Florist. Sept. 10, A box, the size of the frame, with one side open, is fitted to the baclc and lined with blaclc cloth or painted the same color. The top of this box should be hinged, which will admit the placing of various colored velvet cloths thAt are attached or hung from a wire form that fits the interior. These baclc- grounds are used to bring out the best effect with the various colors of the flowers used. An electric light should be so placed that the picture is illuminated at night. Set in a corner of the window, with a ipowerful spotlight reflector which projects its rays entirely, on the frame from the front is the best position, as thfere the heat from the lamp does not reach the flowerSjjias is the case when the lamp is attached to the frame. '■' £, More than ong' st^e frame will be found useful, so '.as to ' be in keeping with the picture. V?hile beautiful at all, times, these live floral pictures are especially attractive at night after the store is closed, when, illuminated "with the spot light, they are very noticeable, and all passersby are almost sure to stop, admire and comment on the artistry. The subjects are innumerable; vases an,d flower holders of all designs, filled with mixed or all one kind of flowers, or small fancy baskets, artistically ar- ranged, are good features. A stork pic- ture will be admired and bring busi- ness, as will a convalescent basket of fruit and flowers. A dainty corsage or a small colonial bouquet are sure to be noticed. There are many other ef- fects that can be made the subject of these nature pictures. A painter's pa- lette, with various dabs of color, and brushes suspended below the frame, g-ives a realistic finish, suggesting the artist. A simpler arrangement, to take the place of the box at the back of the frame, is a piece of stout, brass wire, on which to hang or suspend the ma- terial for the background. This can be curved or take the outlines of the box, the extreme ends, for a length of three inches, being bent at right angles so as to fit into a pair of screw eyes at the back of either side of the frame near the top, but not to show above. The various background cloths should be long enough when slipped over this wire, to hang to the bottom of the frame. While velvets are fine to get gpod color contrast, other thin- ner materials may be used. Two-tone shades give good effects, but all back- grounds should be plain without fig- ures or designs of any kind. Such a frame may be stood, resting on a wooden support, which consists of a hollow square, with two upright pieces set back from the front at the end.s to provide space for, and which are concealed by the frame, when placed in position. A board lies across the support on which is built up the pic- ture supporting a choice plant, a vase, basket or other receptacle, filled with flowers. This is covered with velvet or cloth of some kind to present a smooth or ruffled surface as desired. Blocks of various .sizes c_an be used under the cloth to elevate the subject. When completed, the support, with the frame, can be placed as one piece Cn a table in the window. ' Old-fashioned gilt frames, without glass, may be bought from almost any second hand furniture store for a doi- lar or two; 18x24, 24x30 and 30x36 are good sizes. These can be used tithcr in an upright or horizontal position as best suits the picture. Next Week In the Flower Shop. With everything in readiness there should now be a strenuous bid for business in all lines. 'Suggestion has much to do with selling, give an ordi- nary plant, either folia,ge or flowering, a little decorative effep't by placing in a jardiniere or basket cover, and it is at once especially noticeable and at- tractive. Nothing is more dressy for a flower- ing plant than to cover the pot with a square sheet of white paper; place the plant in the center on a saucer, draw the paper up around the sides and tie at the upper edge with a piece of tape tfie color of the flower. The sheet should be large enough for the edges to ;--c©me well above the top of the pot,';,these can then be forced out or worked in with the foliage to fill in scant places and give the plant a full generous appearance. A smaller piece of paper the color of the flower or a good-ncontrasting shade could be tied ins.i'de' at the top of the i).pt, which ma- terially strengthens the combination. .Plants given this decorative finish look worth more than the plain pot; they appear larger and are unques- tionably more attractive and salable. It takes a practiced hand but a minute or two to transform an ugly red pot with a rather unshapely plant into a well finished salable article that can be priced 25 per cent higher for this artistic finish. Best of all, it is now in the gift class and brings to the mind of the observer a shut-in or other friend who would enjoy it, and the sale is made. Cut flowers given a little artistic handling in the hundred and one ways possible, are made much more attrac- tive and salable. Customers like to see and adjnire pretty color combina- tions of flowers and foliage in baskets and vases. It costs no more to display them in this way than if they re- mained in the storage jars in the case, but there is certain to be a noticeable difference in the cash receipts at the close of the day. Every little d etail in the artistic display of plants and flow- ers for sale, that helps to make them more noticeable and attractive, is well worth while, as it broadens their field and makes them available for purposes that were not thought possible before. WINTER WINDOW BOX CAMPAIGN. This is the season to plan for a winter window box campaign. There need be no drudgery in such a sale if it is worked out in all its details so that the store shall be but the order taker. What is needed is enthusiasm and a well grounded belief that every dwelling, store and club will be the better for such winter decoration. There must be no question in the mind of the prospect or customer after the matter has been put up to him but that the advantages of such a decora- tion are worth much more than the cost, which by the way, must be such as to show a good profit. The store front should be decorated with well filled boxes which can be used as samples and at the same time give an idea of how much such a decoration adds to the appearance of any prop- erty. A good salesman should be able to quote prices as soon as measure- ments are taken as he would know the per foot price of any type of box with supports, and the number of ever- greens it would take to fill it. It is a great advantage to understand the work thoroughly in all its details. One can then quote prices immediately and strike while the iron is hot. There is frequently a psychological moment when the customer is worked up to the point of giving the order, the deal should then be closed as if for some reason there is delay for additional in- formation, etc., it may result in a change of mind and a lost sale is the result. Most nurserymen will be glad to call for arid fill boxes with any of their lines of evergreens and deliver same when several orders together make it worth while. There is a large field PICTURE FRAME IN FLORAL ARRANGEMENT. Japanese Bamboo Vase with Rambler Boses in Picture Frame for Show Window. 1921. The American Florist. 407 for pavement and bulk decoration with high class retail shops of all kinds. It is a business which, however, has to be worked up by good salesmen, who with photographs showing examples and advantages in this form of deco- rated store exterior, can frequently se- cure good orders and help build this trade up as a factor and paying propo- sition. FEATURE ATTKACTIVE WINDOW SIGNS. Write up some catchy window signs, have your show card man get these up in good style, not too large but a bit novel in form and coloring. There is something compelling in these little notices, people will stop and read them and there is no question but sales are quickened and made that would have been missed, particularly when articles they call attention to are priced. Don't be squemish about showing prices. All the best shops in other lines make a point of advertising the price, as being next to quality, the most essential and necessary thing in the sale of their goods. The informa- tion given by the price card is that it only costs this figure and is splendid value for the money. Are you a member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association? If not, why not? You would go to a great deal of trouble to secure the patronage of the best buyers of flowers in your city or community, because of the prestige and profit that would natur- ally occur. If you join the association, and feature its service in your busi- ness as you will then have the oppor- tunity to do, it will add more to your income and fame than any business move you have ever made. Any one of 2,000 of the best retail florists of the country are liable to have an order for your town any day in the week, and you should be in a position to receive it and reciprocate with business se- cured in your ovsTi store. You receive and allow 20 per cent discount from your clientele, which, when there has been worked up a good outgoing line of orders, evens up the volume, so that practically the full line of orders is secured without discount. Join at once and add this untold advantage to your business. Salesmansblp and Policy. Paper by Robert C. Kerr, Houston. Tex. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Texas State Florists' Association. San An- tonio. July 12-14. 1921. I believe I am safe in making this statem.ent that the average flower shop has a very poor sales policy. There are, of course, a few who are more modern and up-to-date in their meth- ods. These concerns have built a big business on their progressive methods; but the small concerns which adopt the antiquated methods, and never attempt to improve in any way, will always be small. "We have heard remarks from some of our florists, wondering how certain concerns have built such a big business, and very often they use the alibi that some friend with money was pulling wires to develop their trade; not willing to give credit to the in- dividual concern itself. There are a few cases, of course, where this is true, but it is an exception rather than the rule. I believe the time is coming when it will be the case of "the survival of the fittest." The old days when a man could put a refrigerator in his store, with other fixtures, and open his doors and say, "Here I am," are a thing of the past. The concerns in the future which adopt modem-day methods and PICTURE FRAME IN FLORAL ARRANGEMENT. White ami Gilt Vase with Hiawatha Eambier Sprays in Gilt Frame for the Window. modern-day equipment are the ones that will survive. The old type of flor- ists must go. Many times I have walked into a flower shop and possibly gotten back into the workroom before anyone attempted to find out who was in the front. Someone is trying to fin- ish up a design or spray, before they can wait on a customer. I think this is a serious mistaike. We should meet the customer half way to wait upon him and lead him to believe that we stand ready to wait upon him instant- ly, and by all means greet him. with a smile and good morning, or good afternoon, as the case might be. Get interested in that particular customer's wants, whether they be large or small. One of the largest and most success- ful merchants made a statement in a talk before one of our organizations, that he would give anything in the world if he could influence his em- ployes to "warm up" to the customers, and that phrase has a wide meaning, and I think our flower shops need a thorough drilling along this line. ATirrUDE TOWARD PUBLIC. Indifference on the part of the sales- man, or saleslady, is one of the great- est liabilities in connection with our business. The customers should be made to feel that we are anxious to serve thein. And, as to personality and personal contact, the salesman with a pleasing disposition, and with a smile in his or her voice, is worth untold value to a store. All we need to do is to put ourselves in the custo- mer's place, or recall our relations with other concerns. Who are the salesmen that you prefer to wait on you in the different stores? It is the salesman that is pleasing, obliging and anxious to serve, and I know that sales- men of this caliber are few and far be- tween in the vast niajority of our flower shops. As a usual thing, there is an air of indifference about us. As I stated before, the time has come when this method must change. PERSONALITY OP SALESMAN. Possibly more orders are taken over the 'phone than any other medium and there are so many more things that en- ter into salesmanship over the 'phone than if the customer was in the store. Promptness in answering the 'phone; second — a smile in the voice; third — showing a disposition to give the cus- tomer full information and doing it willingly. An attitude that indicates that the salesman is in a hurry, and short snappy answers, leave the im- pression that we are doing the custom- er a favor by keeping open our front doors. This is one of the gravest mis- takes in salesmanship. There are many angles to this sub- ject, and volumes could be written; but, as indicated by our president that he does not want our papers too long, but short, snappy and to the point, there- fore, I will not go into a lengthy dis- cussion. Another great evil which exists among our craft, in the retail business, is the pricing of our stock; I can re- member in the old days when we made a spray for $1, and designs for $1.50. We thought it always good policy, if we had a policy at that time, to quote our prices from the lowest -price up. For instance, when a customer entered our 408 The American Florist. Sept. 10, store desiring: a wreath, and made in- quiries as to prices, we would say tliat our wreaths were from .$1.50 up in price, and sprays from $1 up. The re- sult was that we found the majority of our orders ranged among- the low- est prices. "We have found it best to strike upon the medium price. For illustration, our average size design ranges from $6, $S and $12, and our average spray from $5, $7.50 and $10. When a customer walks into our store and makes an inquiry as to the price of a design, we state to him that our^ av- erage sizes range in price from $6, $8 and $12, and more handsome designs run from $15, $20 and $25 and up. However, if they desire something- smaller, we are prepared to make the design as cheap as $5. We recommend the average size, if they desire some- thing along that line, and, of course we recommend the larger designs, if they want something moi-e elaborate. This is only as an illustration, -Now there are a number of sales- men who are good judges of human nature and close students of salesman- ship, and who can size up their custo- mers from the introductory conversa- tion, and understand Jiow to quote th«m prices. There are also certain customers who have been on our boolfs for a number of years, and we always know the size of their pocketbook and of course have no trouble in arriving at the proper charge. We sometimes misjudge a customer, even though we may be a good salesman. For illus- tration, a very wealthy man tele- phoned us for an order for a design to some eastern city. He stated that he wanted a very - handsoi-ne piece, but hesitated about giving us the amount, so we wired a $50 design. We thought it covered his needs, but when he re- ceived the bill he was very much em- barrassed that we sent such a shoddy design for him. He then stated he felt that anything from $15l> to $250 should have been the amount of the desig-n. Of course this was a very unusual case, and I want to assure you that he was not half as disappointed as we were, because we certainly would have liked very much to have ordered a $250 de- sign for him. One phase of this subject is covered by another subject in our progi-amme, and that is, the matter of prices for holidays, and this is In itself a big sub- ject, and I hope will be thrashed out from every angle at this convention. STOCK AS SALESMEN. We believe that our concern has a salesforce that is progressive, but there are many faults to find, and there are many things to be improved upon. But one of the biggest assets we find to be the most profitable is to have a complete stock at all times in our store. When a customer enters the store and sees an empty ice box, he imme- diately comes to the conclusion that we cannot fill his needs satisfactorily. When we have a large assortment to se- lect from, it certainly inspires more confidence in our customer. The day is rapidly approaching in Texas when we will be in a better position to carry a bigger and better stock, because of the fact that there are more concerns who are growing more flowers than ever before. It is far easier to keep a full ice box and a better assortment, if you have a greenhouse in the sub- urbs within truck haul, or if the stock can reach you over night. It is a very easy matter to keep a larger assor»- ment and a bigger stock than in the old days, when we were forced to have our stock shipped from 36 to 48 hours, which condition is passing rapidly, thanks to our organization of Texas florists. I am just wondering how many florists throughout the state ap- preciate the rapid strides we are mak- ing in this direction. Another important item which pos- sibly comes under the head of sales- manship is that of our show -ivindows — "Our Silent Salesmen." How many up-to-date dry goods and other mer- chandising concerns allow their front show windows to get unsightly, and yet how many florists make it their busi- ness to see that their windows are at- tractive? It is true our stock is perish- able and requires considerable atten- tion, but that is all the more reason why we should give our windows special and careful attention. What is more attractiv,e to the public than a well arranged front florist show win- dow! The same applies to the interior of the florist's store. In our line of business it is necessarj' to be con- stantly changing stock in the front of the store. In the filling of orders, that stock should be immediately replaced by something else that will add to the attractiveness of the store. The flow- ers in the ice box should be attractively arranged at all times, irrespective of whether the business Is rushing or quiet. I have noticed more particu- larly during the big rushes that em- ployes -svill rush to the ice box, grab out some flowers and not take time to re-arrange them. The customer takes particular notice of this condition, and we should bear this in mind. Hew many times has a customer walked out of our store without making a pur- chase, and you could not understand the reason? In many cases, this is the cause. Something either in the show case, or in the store, did not appeal to him.' DIVISION OP SALESROOM AND WORKROOM. Now the next important thing (and I find quite a difference of opinion on the subject) is that of the workroom and the salesroom being entirely open, so that the customers may see the workroom. The old method that our workroom remain in full view of our customei-s, which leaves the impres- sion that business is good and that we are all busy, is rapidly passing. I stepped into one of the most promi- nent flower concerns in Chicago, doing a big flower business, and there were two or three salesmen in front wait- ing on the trade. I saw no one mak- ing up. I wondered where they did their work, and upon introducing my- self, telling them I was a florist from the big plains of Texas, and wanted to get some pointers, the manager took the trouble to show me through the establishment. After looking through the store, I was taken to the basement, and there 12 or 15 workmen were hard at work. I then went down the street and another equally large concern had their workroom in full view of the front, but they all appeared to be mighty busy, and indications were that they were doing an enormous business. Now, if I had been a customer and had not had the privilege of going down into the workroom of the first store, I believe that I would have been impressed with the second store as do- ing more business than the first; but being in the business myself, I was anxious to learn which store was doing the most business. In the first one things were neat and trim, and ciis- tomers were waited on without con- fusion, and I believe that they would come nearer satisfying their customers in the first store than in the second, because the salesmen were trained along the particular lines of waiting on trade. The workmen in the first es- tablishment, whose duty it was to make up designs, were specializing along that particular line. I believe that if the salesmen and workmen are drilled for their particular work, there will be a greater efliciency. In the sec- ond store there was more or less con- fusion, and I noticed particularly that no certain one waited upon the trade. It is true that business looked better in the second store, but this is the day of specializing, and our force should be drilled along these lines. Therefore, as I stated in the beginning of this sub- ject, the day of the combined store- man and designer of the retail flower shop is rapidly passing. DELIVERY SERVICE. Now as to the delivery service, which I expect to make short and snappy. So much has been said upon the sub- ject that I feel that time does not jus- tify an elaboration. The concern that adopts the slogan and actually puts it into practice, of "Service on the Min- ute," is, to my mind, the concern which is getting ahead. The old system of running into the rear of the hearse in making a funeral must cease in the future. The same applies in making other deliveries. We all should adopt the slogan of "Service on the Minute," and put it into practice. If a few de- liveries should happen to cost possibly a little more than the sale, and de- livery should be made Immediately, call a messenger. I think this is good busi- ness. Just for illustration : this case happened several years ago, and pos- sibly I have told this before. We had an order for 50 cents worth of bedding plants for delivery in the suburbs sev- eral miles out. We delayed the deliv- ery of this order awaiting other orders which would go in that same direction. Consequently, the order was cancelled. Several months later it so happened that there was a wedding in that same family, and we approached them to place the wedding work with us, and were advised that if we could not fill a 50 cent order on time we could not fill a $500 order on time. Prompt de- liveries, and a driver who is polite and courteous and attends to business is very essential to our business. Now. in summing up these few points of salesmanship — methods, old and new, attitude, pricing, personality, stock arrangement, division of work- room and salesroom and deliveries; what we need today is an atmosphere in our stores that we are conducting our business along progressive lines; ready and anxious, at all times, to serve, extremely desirous of pleasing our customers, and with a desire to make a friend out of every man and woman who enters our store, always carrying out the golden rule — "He profits most who serves best," always bearing in mind that a customer who passes through our doors or gives us a call over the 'phone pays us a compli- ment. Santa Fe, N. M. — R. V. Boyle is adding two new houses 28x150 feet each, with new boilers and equipment. The J. C. Moninger Co., Chicago, has the contract. JAMESTOWN, N. Y. — The Chas. N. Cotter Co., Inc., has been incorporated with a capital of $25,000, to deal in horticultural products. Chas. N. Cot- ter and Ethel Schurman, this city, and Stanley G. Barnes. Binghamton, N. T., are the incorporators. 1921. The American Florist. 409 Pittsburgh. MARKET IS OVEKSUPPLIED. Business continues slow with a large lot of seasonable stock. It seems as though every farmer in this district has some gladioli or asters which seem to have no value to them, and they sell so cheaply that it is almost im- possible for the wholesale houses to compete with them. American Beauty roses are plentiful but they move slowly. Roses are of fine quality, especially the Columbia, but the de- mand is light and the most of them have to be sacrificed. The quality of the asters and gladioli is of the best, but there are entirely too many for this market to use to advantage and a large part of them are lost. Lilies is the one item that is holding- its own and cleans up daily at good prices. Outside of the items mentioned, there is very little coming in. ALLIED CLUBS TO MEET SEPTEMBER 20. Plans are progressing rapidly for the big consolidated meeting, Septem- ber 20, of the Retail Florists' Associa- tion, the Florists' and Gardeners' Club, and The Sewickley Horticultural So- ciety. The English room at the Fort Pitt hotel has been secured for the session. Speakers will talk only on subjects that are of vital interest to the florists whether he be store man or grower. The committee has worked hard to obtain only high class repre- sentative speakers and after months of effort along this line announce that the speakers will be : Albert Pochelon, Detroit, Mich.; Herman P. Knoble, Cleveland, O. ; Prof. Wilde of Penn- sylvania State College, and J. H. Weis- man, this city. A banquet at 6:30 p. m. will precede the speakers. Every florist, whether a member of the club or not, is invited and requested to bring the ladies. Further particulars can be obtained from the wholesale houses. NOTES RanJoIph & McClements report that its fruit trade has grown to such large proportions that the cut flower end of the business is forced to second place. John Mitchell, of The Alpha Floral Co., and family have just returned from a six weeks* auto trip through northern New York and Canada. E. C. Tipton, of The McCallum Co., and family are spending a short va- cation at Canfield, O. Last week's weather was so warm that it reminded one of what we went through in July. The Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.'s new and elaborate catalogn* of florists' sup- plies is out. B. C. T. Wisconsin State Fair. The Wisconsin State Fair held from August 29-September 3, at Milwaukee, was not from an attendance or finan- cial standpoint, due undoubtedly to present business conditions, the suc- cess it was In 1920. Nevertheless the showing made in the horticultural classes was the best ever; the interior decorations of the Horticultural build- ing were artistically arranged by the Aug. F. Kellner Co., and with the co- operation of numerous retailers and growers the building was well filled with creditable exhibits; the table dec- orations being competitive this year, brought out clever work and a great improvement over that of the year previous. THE AWARDS. The awards amounting to $1,044.25, and open to commercial growers only, were distributed as follows : Display of greenhouse plants not less than 25 varieties to cover 50 square feet — Holton * Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, 1st; C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, 2nd; Aug-. F. Kellner Co., Milwaukee. 3rd. Display of palms to cover 50 square feet — ■ A, P. Kellner Co., 1st; Chas. Menger, Mil- waukee. 2na; C. C. Pollworth Co.. Srd; Hol- ton & Hunkei Co., 4th. Display of plants in variety to cover 50 square feet and to be arranged for effect — A. P. Kellner Co., 'ist; Holton & Hunkel Co., 2nd; B. J. Hamme. Milwaukee, 3rd. Display of ferns in variety arranged for effect to cover 50 square feet — Holton & Hunkel Co.. 1st; A. P. Kellner Co., 2nd; E. J. Hanime, 3rd. Display of nephrolepis to cover 50 square feet — Holton & Hunkel Co., 1st; C. C. Poll- worth Co., 2nd; A. F. Kellner Co., 3rd; E. Haasch. 4th. Display of plants in bloom to cover 25 square feet — A.- F. Kellner Co., 1st; Chas. Menger, 2nd: E. Hamme. 3rd. Most artistically arranged basket of cut flowers — E. Welke Co., Milwaukee. 1st: Chas. Menger. 2nd: E. Eberhardt. 3rd; "Win. C. Zimmerman. 4th. Display of foliage plants to cover 50 square feet — Holton & Hunkel Co.. 1st: C. C. Pollworth Co.. 2nd: A. F. Kellner Co.. Srd: B. Hamme, 4th. Specimen Nephrolepis — E. Hamme, 1st; A. F. Kellner Co.. 2nd; C. C. Pollworth Co.. 3rd: Holton & Hunkel Co., 4th, Specimen, any other fern — Holton & Hun- kel Co., 1st: E. Hamme. 2nd; A. F. Kellner. 3rd. The Late John Low, The Late John Low, as Stated in Our Issue oX Augusts?, Page 3-22, Was Superintendent of the Ciidahy Estate, Lake Forest, 111., and Died Augustas, from Burns Received July 30 in Saving the Two Young Sons of His Em- ployers from Death by Fire. Mr. Low Came from Sootl and Fif leen Years Ago and Had Been in the Emplo> of the Cudahys Most of the Time Since. Specimen palm — A, P. Kellner Co., 1st; Holton & Hunkel Co., 2nd; C. C. Pollworth Co., Srd. Best 25 white roses — C. C. Pollworth Co., 1st; Holton & Hunkel Co., 2nd. Best 25 pink roses — C. C. Pollworth Co., 1st; Holton & Hunkel Co.. 2nd. Best 26 red roses — C. C. Pollworth Co., 1st; Holton & Hunkel Co., 2nd. Best 25 Premier or Mrs. Chas. Russell roses — C. C. Pollworth Co.. 1st; Holton .S; Hunkel Co., 2nd. Best 25 any other color roses — Holton & Hunkel Co.. 1st; C. C. Pollworth Co., 2nd. Best 24 Easter lilies — C. C. Pollworth Co., 1st; Holton & Hunkel Co., 2nd. Best display of asters, not less than 100 blooms to a variety — J. Rugowski, 1st: "Ward Davis. 2nd. Best vase of asters, 12 any one color — J. Rugowski, 1st; "Ward Davis, 2nd; E. Hamrne, Srd. Best display of pansies — J. Rugowski. 2nd. Best display of herbaceous perennials, correctly named, not less than 10 varieties — J. Hauser. 1st; E. Eberhardt, 2nd. Display of not less than 200 gladioli blooms in variety — E. Eberhardt, Istj J. Hauser. 2nd. Display of not less than 150 dahlia blooms in variety — E. Eberhardt, 1st: J. T. Pitchet, Janesville, 2nd: J. Hauser, Srd, Best bridal shower boquet — B. "Welke Co., 1st; Ward .Davis. 2nd: E. Hamme, 3rd: Wm. Nero & Son, Cedarburg. 4th. Best floral design — Wm. Zimmerman, 1st; Chas. Menger, 2nd; B. Haasch, Srd; B. Hamme, 4th. Dining room table decoration, eight cov- ers, without china or silver, for four days beginning August 31, to be changed once — Wm. Zimmerman. 1st; Baumgarten Floral Co., Inc., Milwaukee, 2nd; J. Livingstone, 3rd: B. Welke Co.. 4th; Ward Davis Bth. OBITUARY. Jolin Adiltes. John Adikes, known throughout this city as a civic worker, died at his home in Jamaica, L. I., on Sunday, August 28, from stomach trouble, which prevented him from using food. The firm of J. & T, Adikes, of which he was a member, is well known even to the oldest workers in the seed stores here, for in addition to groceries and feed they sold seeds. The business was established by the father of the present owners in 185.^, when Jamaica was a village in a farming locality. Farmers in those days bought narrow fat peas by the bag-, for that was a favorite market variety until well into the 70's. The firm, also handled seed potatoes in large quantities. About 25 years ago another store was opened at Flushing, L. I. Mr. Adikes is survived by his widow, Mose McCauley Adikes; two sons, James W. and Thomas; three daugh- ters, the Misses Margaret, Anna M. and Rose, all of Jamaica, and his brother Thomas, of Flushing. The funeral services were held August 31 from his late home. 211 Fulton street, thence to St. Mary's Church, where a solemn mass or requiem was offered at 10 o'clock a. m. D. K. Eliot W. Sperry. Eliot Winslow Sperry, son of Joseph H. Sperry, New York representative of the Florists' Exchange, and Caroline C. Sperry, died August 22 at New Lon- don, Conn., from pneumonia contract- ed after an operation for appendicitis. The deceased was 30 years of age, and was employed by the American Rail- way Express Co, in that city, Mr. Sperry served through the war as a sergeant in the Coast Artillery corps. The funeral services were held from the home of his fiancee. Miss Josephine M. Beckwith, of New London, and the floral offerings were profuse and beau- tiful, A firing squad from Fort Mitch- ell attended the burial, firing- the sa- lute, and sounding taps at the grave. D. K. State Fairs. The following is a list of coming state fairs with the names and addresses of the superintendents of the floricultural and hor- ticultural departments as far as obtainable: September 13-17, Syracuse — New York State Fair. David Lumsden. care Walter Reed General hospital, Washington, D. C, superintendent of floriculture. September 13-17, Louisville, — Kentucky State Fair. Ben E. Niles, Henderson, su- perintendent of horticulture: Wm. Rabe, Versailles, superintendent of floriculture. September 13-17, West Kingston. — Rhode Island State Fair. Thos. P. Brayman, West Kingston, R. I., superintendent of horti- culture. Peter S. Byrnes. Wickford, R. I., superintendent of floriculture. Sept*ntiber 17-33. Hutchinson. — Kansas State Pair. Carl Snyder. Topeka. superin- tendent of horticulture. O. F. W^hitney. To- peka. superintendent of floriculture. September 36-30, Pueblo. — Colorado State Fair. J. L. Beaman, Pueblo, manager. September 26-30, Trenton — New Jersey Inter-State Fair. Arthur J. Farley, N. J. Experiment station. New Brunswick, super- intendent of horticulture and floriculture. September 19-25, Yaldma, — Washington State Pair. Chas. L. Robinson. Olynipia. Wash., superintendent of horticulture. Miss Mary Remy. R. P. D. 1. Yakima, Wash., superintendent of floriculture. October 3-8, Birnung:liaiu. — Alabama State Fair. Lyle Brown, Auburn, Ala., superin- tendent of horticulture. J. L. Dent. Bir- mingham, superintendent of floriculture. October 24-29, Columbia. — South Carolina State Fair. T. J. Cunningham, Chester. S. C, and G. P. Hoffman. Clemson college. S. C superintendents of horticulture. 410 J. six:, American Florist. Sept. 10, The American Florist Established 1885. SubscriptUn. United States and Mexico, SI .50 a year; Canada $i.50; Enrope anil Countries in Postal Union, $3.00. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue The American Flouist has accepted only trade adveriisements. Advertisements must reach ns Tuesday (earlier if possihie) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions ol our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 48 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Roses in France 401 —The judging at Bagatelle 401 — S. S. Pennook (portrait) 402 Cost system dangers 404 The retail trade (illus.) 40o — Florists' Telegraph Delivery 405 — The picture frame 405 — Next wee kin the flower shop 405 Salesmanship and policy 407. Pittsburgh 409 Wisconsin State Fair .^409 Obituary 409 — -John Adiker .409 — Eliot W. Sperry -.409 — The late John LiOW (portrait) 409 Florists' Telegraph Delivery 410 Florists' Hail Ass'n 410 Club meeting next week 410 St. Louis, Mo 412 Halifax, N. S 412 Chicago f 14 San Francisco 418 Cincinnati, 420 Columbus, 420 Milwaukee, Wis 421 Philadelphia 422 Kansas City, Mo 42J New York ''24 Albany Florists' Club 424 The seed trade ' 432 — Colorado seed crops 432 — Tomato seed crops 432 — Washington state seed law 432 — New York seed trade 432 — Crimson clover seed 4 32 ^-Alfalfa seed 432 The nursery trade 436 — American Institute of Park Executives. 436 . — Damping off control 436 — Brooklyn trees 436 — George , H. HoUister (portrait) 436 — Fruit tree feeding 436 Market gardeners 438 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables. 438 — -New York vegetable market 438 — Horse radish and insect enemies 438 Boston 438 One keenly observant wholesale flo- rist says the flower business is always good when trade in other lines is dull. Collier's now appears to be among the burbanked. We are in receipt of the Transac- tions of the National Chrysanthemum Society of England, containing papers on "Raising Chrysanthemum Seed- lings," by Percy A. Cragg, and "The Best Chrysanthemums," by Thomas Stevenson. Chas. H. TOTTT, of Madison, N. J., in his address at the Washington con- vention of the Society of American Florists last month, said the flower show is one of the best ways to ad- vertise flowers and promote their .ex- tended use. If plans for the local fall show are not already made, no time should be lost in completing them now and it is not too early to start work on the spring exhibition. Straws. Lead shows a slight advance in price, but not enough to affect the price of tinfoil. Linseed oil is 74 cents; last year's price this time was .$1.34'. Florists' Telegfraph Delivery Association. REDUCED RATES TO TORONTO MEETING. The Florists' Telegraph Delivery As- sociation has been granted reduced rates of a fare and one-half on all trunk lines for the annual convention, to be held at Toronto, Ont., October 11-13. The certificate plan will be in effect for this convention under the following regulations : Members will purchase one way tickets at regular one-way fare. The agent selling ticket will, upon request, issue a certificate of standard form for each ticket purchased. The fare for the return trip will be one-half of the adult one-way fare, applying from place of meeting to the original starting point by the route used on going trip, as shown on the cer- tificate, providing that certificate pre- sented has been properly validated at the meeting by the agent appointed for that purpose. The reduction re- turning will apply providing there are not less than 350 members in attend- anoe at the meeting, including de- pendent members of families holdmg certificates or regular round trip tickets sold at not less than regular- one-way fare. An authorized agent will be in attendance during the last two days of the meeting to validate certificates. Florists' Hail Association. At the annual meeting of the Flor- ists' Hail Association, Washington. D C the following resolutions on the retirement of E. G. 'Hill, of Richmond, Ind.. from the . presidency of the asso- ciation were unanimously adopted : RESOLUTIONS ON E. G. HILL'S RETIREMENT. We, your committee on resolutions in respect of E. G-. Hill's services to this association, appointed at the Cleveland, O., meeting, offer herewith the following: Whereas, E. G. Hill has for over a quarter of a century faithfully served this association as its president and is now voluntarily retiring, therefore, be it . ^ .-,■ , Resolved, That the officers, directors and members of the Florists' Hail As- sociation of America, now in session at Washington, D. C, herewith express our heartfelt appreciation and grati- tude to Mr. Hill for his services these many years and for his untiring and successful efforts on behalf of this association, and be it further Resolved, That while we most sin- cerely regret Mr. Hill's decision in not again accepting the presidency of this association, we do, out of respect for his long services, hesitate to further urge this duty upon him, and there- fore wish for him with his retirement, Almighty God's richest blessings for his future good health and happiness. CHAS. P. MUELLER, JAS. S. WILSON, Committee. The officers of the association are as follows : J. F. Ammann, Edwards- ville. 111., president: James S. Wilson, Des Moines, la., vice-president: James W. Heacock. Wyncote, Pa., treasurer; John G. Bsler, Saddle River, N. J., secretary; J. C. Vaughan, Chicago; J. S. Wilson, Des Moines, la.; Samuel Murray, Kansas City, Mo.: Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J.; Anders Ras- mussen. New Albany, Ind.; Chas. P. Mueller, Wichita, Kans.; Chas. D. Washburn* Chicago, i and Albert M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa., directors. Canadian Inspection. A notice from the Dominion Depart- ment of Agriculture states that several exporters of cut flowers and vegetables to the United States have had their shipments held up by the United States customs' officials at the border as the shipments were not accompan- ied by a certificate of inspection. On July 21, the United States Department of Agriculture placed an embargo on the province of Ontario on account of the European corn borer, and prohib- ited the importation of certain vege- tables and flowers unless they were certified as being free from this pest. Market gardeners, florists, etc., in- tending to export to the United States, should apply to the entomological branch of the Department of Agricul- ture, Ottawa, for information regard- ing this quarantine before shipping. The embargo affects celery, green beans, beets with tops, spinach, oat and rye straw, chrysanthemums, asters, cosmos, zinnias, hollyhocks, gladioli and dahlias. — ^Canadian Florist. Club Meetings Next Week. [Secretaries of clubs and societies are re- quested to send notice of change in date, time and place of meeting.] Baltimore, Md.. September 12, 8 p. m. — Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Baltimore at Royal Arcanum hall. Robt. T. Paterson, 934 East Preston street, Baltimore, secre- tary. Cliicago, September 15, 8 p. m. — Commer- cial Flower Growers of Chicago at Randolph hotel. Otto H. Amling, Maywood, secretary. Chicago, September 14. 8 p. m. — Gar- deners' and Florists' Union, No. 10,615, at 180 West Washington street. Bernard Wahlstead. 861 North Trumbull avenue, Chi- cago, secretary. Cincinnati, O., September 12, 8 p. m. — Cincinnati Florists' Society at 532 Race street. Alex. Ostendarpt, 14 Bast Third street, Cincinnati, secretary. Des Moines, la., September IS, 8 p. m. — Des Moines Floral Arts Club. L. E. Fogle- song, Des Moines, secretary. Hartford, Conn., September 13, 8 p. m. — Hartford Florists' Club. Geo. Marchant, 13 Huntington street, Hartford, secretary. Helena, Mont., Sepitember 17, 8 p. m. — Florists' and Nurserymen's Association of Montana. B. A. Calmettes, Helena, secre- tary. Knoxville, Tenn., September 13, 7:30 p. m. ^Knoxville Florists' Society at stores of various members. Robt. B. Mapes. Box 116. Knoxville, secretary. I/ake Geneva, Wis., September 17, 8 p. m. . — Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's Association at Horticultural hall. J. R. Clarke, Lake Forest, secretary. I.ancaster, Pa., September 15, 7:30 p. m. — Lancaster County Florists' Association at Chamber of Commerce; Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, secretary. Lenox, Mass., September 14, 8 p. m. — . Lenox. Horticultural Society at Town hall. Hy. Heeremans, Lehox, secretary. liOuisvlUe, Ky., September 14. 8 p. m. — The Kentucky Society of Florists at Y. M. H. A. hall. Joseph Abele, LK)UisvilIe, secre- tary. Madison, N. J., September 14, 8 p. m. — Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Soci- ety at Masonic hall. Edw. Reagan, Mor- ristown, secretary. New Orleans, La., September 11, 2 p. m. —Gardeners' Mutual Protective Association at 6001 Rampart street. John Parr, 4539 Rampart street. New Orleans, secretary. New York, September 12, 7:30 p. m. — New York Florists' Club at Engineermg building, 33 West 39th street. John Young, 43 West 18th street; New York, secretary. New York, September 13, 8:30 p. m. — Greek-American Florists' Association at 119 Bast 23rd street. Spiros Sakas, 260 Third avenue, New York, secretary. ,, „ Poughkeepsie, N. Y., Sepliember 14, 2 p. m — Dutchess County Horticultural Society at Fallkill building. Theo. H. De GVoff, Hyde Park, N. Y., secretary. Seattle. Wash., September 13, 8 p. m. — Seattle Florists' Club at Henry buildmg. Thos. Wylie. Holly street, Seattle, secretary. Seattle, Wash., September 11, 8 p. m. — Florists' and Gardeners' Union No. 16.667 at I O C. T. hall, Virginia and Bowen streets. B Popp, Fort Steilacoom. Wash., secretary. Springfield, O., September 12, 7:30 p. m.— Springfield Florists' Club. Arthur Leedle, Springfield, secretary. St. Louis, Mo., September 1-2. 8 p. m.— Retail Florists' Association of St. Louis. Oscar Ruff. 3119 South Grand avenue, St. Louis, secretary. ly^i. The American Florist. 411 Coming: Exhibitions. [Secretaries are requested to supply any omissions from this list and to correct any dates tha have been altered since the last advices.] September 15-17, San Francisco, Calif. — Annual exhibition of the Dahlia Society of California. Prank C. Burns, San Rafael, Calif., secretary. September 19-24. Cedar Rapids, la. — An- nual Fall Festival of Cedar Rapids. D. Wilcox, care Wilcox Flower Shop, Cedar Rapids, chairman of the floral department. September 21-23, New Bedford, Mass. — Annual dahlia show of the New Bedford Horticultural Society. J. M. Tabor, 888 Rockdale avenue, New Bedford, Mass., sec- retary. September 21-23, New KocheUe, N. Y. — Pall show of the Westchester and Fairfield Horticultural Society. J. Adair, Greenwich, Conn., secretary. ..September 22-25, Boston, Mass. — Annual exhibition of the Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society. Wm. P. Rich. Horticultural Hall. Boston, Mass., secretary. ■ September 27-30, New York. — Annual ex- hibition of the American Dahlia Society at Hotel Pennsylvania. E. C. Vick, 205 El- wood avenue, Newark. N. J., secretary. October 4-5, Glencove, N. Y,— Chrysanthe- mum show of the Nassau County Horticul- tural Society. Wm. McKinnon, secretary, Glen Cove. October 6-7, Sewickley, Pa. — Annual dah- lia show under th,e auspices of the Alle- ghany G'arden Clul> and the Sewickley Hor- ■ ticultural Society. Geo. W. Kirk, Sewick- ley, secretary. October 20-23. tos Angeles, Calif. — Annual exhibition of the California Association of Nurserymen. Henry W. Kruckeberg, Los Angeles, Calif., secretary-treasurer. November 2-4, Tarrytown, N. Y. — Pall ex- hibition of the Tarrytown Horticultural So- ciety. E. W^. Neubrand. Tarrytown, N. Y., secretary. November 7-9, Philadelphia, Pa. — Annual 'exhibition of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. David Rtist. 606 Finance building-, Philadelphia, Pa., secretary. November 8-10, Scranton, Pa. — Fall show of the Scranton Florists' Club. Francis J. Moran, 302 North Main street, Scranton, sec- retary. November 9-11, New York. — Annual ex- hibition of the American Institute of the city of New York at Eng^ineering building, 33 West 39th street. Dr. J. W. Bartlett, 324 West 23rd street, New York, secretary. November 16-17, Chicago. — Annual exhibi- tion of the Chrysanthemum Society of America. C. W. Johnson, 141 Summit street, Rockford, 111., secretary. January, 1922, Hartford, Conn. — Annual exhibition of the American Carnation Soci- ety. A. F. J. Baur, 38th street and Rock- ford avenue, Indianapolis, Ind., secretary. Wants, For Sale,Etc. Small Type, 15 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, SI. 75 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section Where answers are to be mailed from this ollice enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation AVanted — By gardener and florist; single; thoroughly experienced. Wishes to make a change; good refer- ences. Address, P. O. Box 3, Hardwlck. Ga. Sitnation Wanted — Young man hav- ing one year experience, now wishes position with retail florist to thor- oughly learn the business. L.awndale S065. Address Key 802, care American Florist. Wanted to Rent or Buy By thoroughly experienced florist and decorator, a large florist establishment. Only high grade proposition considered. Must stand closest investigation. Give full particulars and price in first letter. Udress Key 575, carc American Florlst Help Wanted Experienced driver for White de- livery truck. Must knowr city and come well recommended. MANGEL, 1 7 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO Help Wanted Experienced lady to work in retail store. Must be capable to do design and bouquet work. State wages. Key 803, care American Florist. SITUATION wnriTED By all-round grower on commercial place whe re good results are desired; thoroughly experienced in growing roses, carnations, chrysanthemums and a general line of pot plants; specialist in roses and cyclamen; 16 years experience; Swedish ; age 3:2; single; best of references; can come at once; please state wages and particulars in first letter. Key 581. care American Florist. Situation Wanted By a first-class wholesale or retail florist; 25 years' practical experience in cut flowers, fancy potted plants, bedding stock, designing, etc.; capable of taking full charge and handle help; middle-aged, single man, Address Key 577, care American Florist. Situation Wanted Aa a grower of cut flowers and potted plants in general; flrst- class all-around man; life experi- ence in the trade; would prefer around Chicago or middle west; can come at once; single, middle-aged man. Please state full particulars in first letter. Address Key 801, care American Florist. FOR SALE Florist Ice Box, mahogany finisii, 8 ft. 9 in bigb, 6 ft. wide, 3 ft. deep; beveled plate mirrors on ice chamber; glass on three sides; used three years. Price$250 cash, F. O. B.Chicago. Can be seen at 1 10 East South Water St., Cbicago. For Sale or For Rent Ten long and eight short greenhouses, with a large barn, house and other means which belong with the florist; in excellent location, near ciiy, and on reasonable terras, place will be vacant next spring. HERMAN C. KROSEBERG, 628 Grand Avenue, MILWAUKEE, WIS. 'iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiitiiiiiiiuiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiniiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiriiiiiit^ FOR SALE = Just a dandy, up-to-date Florist business. = = going stronger every day; big territory; = I greenhouse and dwelling' combined; dandy = I down-town shop, and the only one; reason- | I able rent; steam heat; this proposition is | I sound, no old, worn-out business; for refer- = I encea write to any near-by florist in Dallns, = I Waco or Ft. Worth; one thing, to take hold = I of this you must be up to now, the people = I demand it, and make up your mind to go big; = I the business is here; population, 16,000; 1 | = am selling to go on my farm, after being in = = the business twenty years; I4.OOU.00 cash, = I $3,000X0 on time, almost to suit buyer. It | i interested, write s I HOLM'S FLOWER SHOP, I i Corsicana, Texas. i * = riiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiJiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiitimniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ ^\\iiiiiitHiiiii(iiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiuiunr% I OFFICIAL S. A. F. | Shipping Labels = Actual size of leaf 2^x5}i inches = § FOR CUT FLOWERS: in'two colors on M S gummed paper; your card, etc., in s = black and leaf ado'pted by the S. A. F. = S in red. Prices: Per500.$4.50; per 1000, M = $6.50. Samples on request. Electro of = = leaf, postpaid, $3.00. Cash with order. = American Flopist Co^ 1 440 S. Dearborn Street 1 I CHICAGO I ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiis^ ^lllllliilltriiriliriiliiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiniiiiMiiiiiuillltiiniiiitiiitiiitiiitiiiiiilltllltllHUlliiiiiilliiiiniitiiiiiliiiiiiniiitllirtiinMlllliniiluiiniininiiiiiiiHinliiniiniiitiiiiitltliiii^ jiiiHiuiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiimiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiilliiiimiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiimiimiiiiiiuuiiiiiiiuiuiiiiiiiiliiilluiiliililiiiiiiiiiuiimiiiiiiiiH I HOME - 6R0WN STOCK | Greatly Increased Demand I If you have any to offer, or are likely to have any soon, | advertise in these columns now. I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn Street, CHICZIGO =iniiiniininTmtTmniniiiiiHiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiriMiMiiiiiiiMiiuiiiMiitiiiiiiiiiiiitii]triiiiMiiMniriiiiiiMMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirriittiiiitiiuiiiiriiiiiiiiiMiiriiiiiiiiiiH.-= \iUMinuiiuiniiiiiiniiiiiiiitMiiiiiiituiitiiiriiiitiiiiiiiitiiiiiii]MinMiiiiiuiiiiiiii)iiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimii»iimiiuiimii|iiiiiiiiiiniMiiniiiiiiiiiiniiiiiriiiriiiiriiniiiiiMiiM ' 412 The American Florist. Sept. 10, •ASS!a:!if:!i>iS!a&fSS!A!i!i':&!:Sf:!i!:fSii!:l:iiS^^ ,*'*'^'*»^VV*VS*S/vf»/VN*N#>*S#V/>/>/S/>/V/S*»*S^>*>/>*./S/S/>/<^>*#N/*/V«rfS#S*Sf.*S*S/>r>*s/S^.rfN/S^^ Montgomery's Priscilla That's the name of the new pink rose! The name will be Priscilla probably after the public has had it a while, but we have had to add the prefix to cover the rules of nomenclature. In order to get someone who knows more about roses than we do to give an unbiased, honest opinion on the merits of this rose, we have placed 12 plants of it with each of the following growers: E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. DaiUedoaze Bros.. Brooklyn. N. T. Albert F. Amling^ Co., Maywood, HI. Dnckham-Pierson Co.. Madison, N. J. Bo way ton GreenliouBes, Rowayton, Conn. imUer Floral Co., Farmjngton, Utah Wellworth Fi»rm GreenhooBes, DoxTners Grove, lU. Foehlniann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, III. Robert Pye. Nyack, N. Y. John Coombs, Hartford, Conn. A. S. Burns. Jr., Springr ViiUey, N. Y. Robt. Simpson. CUfton, N. J. Chas. H, Totty Co., Madison, N. J. Noe-Ruzicka Co., Madison, X. J. Wm. H. Elliott Co., Madbary. N. H. Anthony Ruzicba, Madison, N. J. W. J. Pilcher, Kirkwood. Mo. Jos. Heacock Co.. Roelofs, Ta. Ferrari Bros.. San Francisco. Calif. Peirce Bros.. Waltham. Mass. Batavia Greenhonse Co., Batavia, HI. Wendland & Kelmel Co.. Klmliurst, HI. Joy Floral Co., Nashville, Tenn. Roberts Rose Co., Denver, Colo. Geo. C. Weiland, flvanston, HI. Lakeview Rose Gardens, JtimeNtown, N. Y. Exeter Rose Conservatories, i:xeter, N. H. Bassett & Washbnm. Hinsdale, HI. H. O. May, Sumnilt, N. J. Btidlong: Rose Co., Auburn, R. Doemlins-Schimmel Co., Mt. Clemens, Mich. Ask them about it, if you will, at any time. They have our permission to let this rose sell itselfj We shall be simply order takers. F. R. Fierson. Tarrytown, N. Y, L. B. Coddingrton, Murray Hill, N. J. Jos. H. Hill Co., Richmond. Ind. S. Mortensen. Southampton, Pa. Briar Cliff Gardens, Scarborough, N. Y. John H. Dunlop & Son. Richmond Hill, Ont., Can. J. J. Fallon Co., Lynchburg', Va. GuIIett & Sons, Lincoln. HI. Rolf Zetlitz Co., Lima, O, Van Aken Bros. & Sons, Coldwater, Mich. Premier Rose Gardens, Maywood, HI. ■ I. Weiss & Meyer Co., Maywood, HI. Florex Gardens, North Wales, Pu. Pittsburffh Cut Flower Co.. Pittsburgh. Pa. to tell the truth. We are going A. N. PIERSON, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. St. Louis, Mo. BUSINESS IS IMPROVING. There has been a heavy supply of aU stock the ■ past ^week. GladioU, asters and roses have been arriving in large quantities and of very good quality. Stock of all kinds is easily disposed of, bringing fair prices. Fall stock is making its appearance and is of very good quality. In roses, fancy Premier and Columbia are arriving in excellent condition, good blooms and long stems. Butterfly, which is taking the place of Ophelia, is seen, having short stems but fairly good blooms. Mrs. Chas. Russell and Milady are also seen on the market in good quantity. Sunburst, Killarney and "Ward are ar- riving in small lots, but are short- stemmed and small flowered. Carna- tions are making their fall appear- ance; the blooms are small and have short stems and are in limited quan- tities in whites and pinks. Red is scarce. The quality stock is in ex- cellent condition and a large supply of :?ood blooms is promised. Gladioli of excellent quality are flooding- the mar- ket but move slowly, and are to be had in pink, red and white. Tube roses are in oversupply, the stalks bearing 'many large blooms. Asters are plentiful this week and are bring- ing good prices, and are obtainable in white, pink and lavender. They are being used in funeral designs, taking the place of carnations, and their keep- ing qualities are excellent. Dahlias of good quality are seen in quantty. Both single and double varieties are to be had in shades of red, pink, yellow and white. They are bringing good prices. Orchids and lily of the valley are in over supply. Clematis Jack- manii appears in profusion and is quickly disposed of, as the fragrance is very attractive. The supply of marigolds and helianthus is large, but they are quickly disposed of. Zinnias, snapdragons and gypsophila are scarce. Ferns have considerable de- mand although the supply is large. Asparagus, plumosus and sprengerii, are plentiful. Sword ferns are cheap. Galax, potted ferns and begonias are still numerous and inexpensive. NOTES. A. W. Gunz, who has been an as- sistant at the Windier Wholesale Floral Co., has resigned his position and has opened a wholesale store of his own at 1.314 Pine street. This city is well supplied with wholesalers as Mr. Gunz makes seven. We all wish him success. The Mullanphj' Floral Co. is featur- ing a small windmill and lake in a very attractive window decoration. Ferns and iyies are disposed of to ad- vantage. The Missouri Botanical Gardens have an excellent collection of water lilies in display in the outdoor water gar- dens and are well worth a trip to view them. Grimm & Gorly report a good busi- ness the past week. Mr. Klanger of the firm recently underwent an opera- tion. His services are greatly missed. A number of soldiers' bodies, killed in Prance, arrived September 2 for rebur-ial. Many floral pieces have been ordered for their funerals. The St. Louis County Growers' Asso- ciation will hold its annual picnic at Little Creve Coeur Lake, September \~i. The Florists' Club held a meeting September 1 at the Albert Singer establishment. The park department employes will give a picnic at Forest Park Septem- ber 10. A limited quantity of snapdragons has been sold by the Foster Floral Co. Geo. W. Waldbart exhibited some good dracaenas, ferns and ivies. ■The St. Louis Wholesale Cut Flower Co. report a good trade. X K. M. Halifax, N. S. The commercial florists of Halifax are as prosperous as can be expected at this season of the year and as al- most all of them have greenhouses, fine stocks of chrysanthemums are coming forward. One of our first visits was to F. W. Killam, proprietor of the Nova Scotia Nurseries. At the time of the great explosion of 1917. which snuffed out the lives of 2.000 people and wounded many others. Mr. Killam's range of 17 houses was de- molished. But he is now fairly well re-established, has less glass, but is growing fine stock in his nursery. He has been doing good work on the grounds of the Walgwoltic Club, of which Marston Guillod is the very effi- cient secretary and resident manager. These grounds are beautifully situated on the northwest arm of the harbor. There are many fine and large trees, oaks, maples, spruce and other coni- fers. The flower beds are attractive, particularly tuberous, rooted begonias and King Humbert cannas. I cannot recall ever having seen such fine flowers on begonias of this variety, numbers of them being seven inches in IMPORTED Bohemia Hyacinth Glasses Best Quality. Talll or lye Shape. Partridge Berry Bowls WITH COVERS. Prices and sizes on application. We also carry a com- plete line of Aquariums and Accessories for imme- diate del. very. Prices on application- Catalogue od request. N. WAPLER, 134 Duane St.. New York diameter. The boating on the Arm, the swimming and high-diving of the youngsters and other features con- nected with this club are noteworthy and commendable as orderly and healthful sports. The Fraser Floral Co., Ltd., has a good i-etail store, called the Rosery, on Barrington street, which is managed by R. L. Derbyshire, a lad from Lon- don, Eng. The greenhouses located on Fenwick street, are managed by Charles Stephens, also an Englishman. Fine chrysanthemums, carnations, palms, ferns and foliage plants are grown at this rang-e. The headquar- ters of the Fraser concern are at Moncton, N. B., where we learn they have a fine business. In this city, the firm superseded the Fenwick Nursery. Z. Bellefontaine is another local florist well worthy of mention and his place repays a visit. He has been established here for 36 years. In addi- tion to a considerable glass area, he has one of the finest landscaped gar- dens I have ever noted in connection with a commercial establishment. There can be no better advertisement for a florist than such a garden. Mr. Bellefontaine has been prosperous and in addition to his range and gardens, he owns a number of dwellings that are rented. R. Magerrall, proprietor of the Quinpol Road Nursery, is a native of this city. His fahter was a florist and he has followed in his footsteps. He grows a variety of stock, cyclamens now bei,ng noteworthy. A. F. F. 19:J1. The American Florist. 413 FAIL "Book For Florists" NOW KFADY ALL Bulbs, Seeds, Supplies That are NOW in season. Stock Offered Below can be Moved AT ONCE. Dutch Bulbs Are Here FREESIAS PURITY 1000 7-16 $ 8.00 Ji-5/8. FISCHERII Per 100, $6.00 . 15.00 50.00 COLORED Gen. Pershing .... 30.00 Viola 30.00 Mixed 30.00 French Roman Hyacinths Per 1000 11-12 ctm $55.00 12-13 =tm 65.00 Narcissus Paper White Grandifiora Cases Full Standard Sizes and Correctly Stenciled. All French Prices Subject to Change without Notice. F. O. B. New York F. O. B. Chicago Per 1000 Per lOUn 12 ctms. bulbs (1400 to case) $ 1 7. 50 $ 1 8.50 13 ctms. bulbs (1250 to case) 21.00 22.00 14 ctms. bulbs (1000 to case) 25.00 25.0O NARCISSUS GRAND SOLEIL D'OR 62.50 65.00 (Yellow Paper White) LILIUM FORMOSUM Per case 7-9 inch (300 to case) .... $52.50 LILIUM HARRISII 6 to 7 inch (335 to case) Per case $60 00 WHITE CALLAS IM-I/^ inch per 100, $8.00 | 13^-2 inch per 100, $15.00 HYACINTHS PREPARED (For Early Forcing) 17 centimeter Bulbs Varieties, Lady Derby, Gertrude. I'lnnocence and Bismarck. Per 100, $8.00; per 1000, $75.00. DUTCH ROMANS L'INNOCENCE. per 100, $4.00; 1000, $35,00 CHINESE NARCISSUS Oa.' Own Importatlan Direct From China. This is undoubtedly one of Ihe best selling bulbs for the retail counter trade, flowering in water and gravel in three to five weeks from time of planting. Basket 30 bulbs Per 100 Per 1000 Select Size $2.75 $5.00 $75 00 Mammoth Size 3.25 9.50 90.00 Book For Florists Now Ready. CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE newyobk 414 The American Florist. Sept. 10, Supreme Quality Roses B. & W. Roses are second to none. Get the best by ordering from us. Our Roses Have a National Reputation for Quality You always get fresh flowers and a more even run of stock. RUSSELL Per 100 Fancy Long $16.00 Medium 8.00 to 12.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 COLCIUBIA Fancy Long J16.00 Medium 8.00 to 12.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 PREMIER Fancy Long 12.00 Medium 6.00 to % 8.00 Short 4.00 CURRENT PRICE LIST-SuWect to Market Change. ASSORTED ROSES SPECIAIi OFFERING CRUSADER AND HOOSIER BEAUTY Per 100 Long ■ $12.00 Medium 6.00 to 8.00 Short 3.00 to 4.00 OPUELIA Long $10.00 Medium 6.00 to 8.00 Short 3.00 to 4.00 SUNBURST Long $12.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.08 Short 3.00 to 6.00 WHITE KILLARNBY Long $ 8.00 to $10.00 Medium 6.00 ?hort 3.00 to 4.00 Good fresli Roses, our selection, in lots of 200 or more, aa follows: Per 100 Good medium lengths $6.00 Good short lengths 3.00 Short lengths, good stock 2.00 New Fancy Ferns, per 1,000 $2. BO Adiantum, per 100 l.EO to 2.00 Spreneerl, per 100 3.00 Galax, green, per 1.000 2.00 Galax, bronze, per 1.000 2.00 Asparagus Sprays, per bunch. 36 to .iO Of miscellaneous flowers now coming into market, we will procure for our customers the best at lowest market prices. 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 LONG DISTANCE PHONES: CENTRAL 1457 Oreenhuuses: Hinsdale, III., and Greee Station, III. Notice: — We close at 5 o'clock vreek days. OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash Ave.. CHICA60, ILL. Closed all day Sundays Chicago. DEMAND IS MORE ACTIVH. . Business was very quiet the past week when the total sales were dis- appointing- and the returns to the grow- ers very discouraging. The demand is better at this writing but there is plenty of stock in practically all lines to go around with sufficient to spare at reduced prices to those who are willing to buy in quantity and take a chance on moving- it. Gladioli are in heavy supply and obtainable in thousand lots at attractive prices. Peace, War, Schwaben, Pendleton, America, King- and all the other sorts grown in this vicinity are to be had in this market with choice stock attracting attention in some of the varieties. Asters are arriving in quantity at several of the stores wrhere the shipments contain very choice stock. Lilies are a trifle more plentiful with the best selling at $18 to ,$20 per 100. Lily of the valley is holding its own and orchids are ex- ceedingly scarce. Carnations are im- proving and are in good demand con- sidering the large supply of other stock offered. American Beauty roses are in good demand and clean up nicely each day at high summer prices. Premier, Russell, Columbia, Crusader, Milady, Montrose, Sunburst, Ophelia, Double White Killarney, Victor, Golden Rule, Butterfly, Dunlop, Phanton, Ward and Cecile Brunner are obtainable in the rose offerings, not to mention a limited supply of Nesbit. Shasta daisies, strawflowers, delphiniums, zinnias, feverfew, tritomas, marigolds and other miscellaneous seasonable indoor and outdoor stock is on the bill of fare. Greens are plentiful. The shipping trade is holding up remarkably well while the city demand is shot to pieces but showing some signs of life. Wed- ding orders are numerous for this month with a few calling for a large quantity of stock. THE MAN BEHIND The production of the stock interests you. He is the one essential factor in this line of merchandise. THE GROWER. No painstaking service can take up the slack if he is a dub. No device for selling can, of itself, produce a repeat order. THE REPEAT is the sustaining life of any business, and the repeat is to be posted to the credit of THE GROWER NINETY-FIVE PER CENT OF OUR BUSINESS IS REPEATS: SATISFIED CUSTOMERS. Kennico OTHERS (g> WHOLESALE FLORISTS-*?:? 1921. The American Florist. 415 PETER REINBER6, ■«?SS9:S$SSSSSS9S«9$«9«9SS«$««$SS«9S«$$$$$$«$S«S«$SSS«SS««;«3^^ Permanite (Prepared Putty) Permanite is a well known product and highly recommended for glazing greenhouse sash; also used to pre- vent leaks in gutters, etc. Per 1 gallon can $2.00 Per 5 gallon can 9.50 Machine for using "Permanite," each 6.50 Rubber Pntty Bulb, each 1.40 PERMANITE THINNER when Glazing Points The Perfection Glazing Points (double pointed) are very desirable for florists' use. Per box of 1000, $0.60 Cane Sticks Per 100 Per 500 Per 1000 5to7feet long...$1.75 $8.00 $14.60 Rubber Aprons Good, large size, best quality, can be used either for store or green- house work. Price, each $1.26 J Used to thin "Permanite same is too heavy for use. Price, per gal $1.50 Complete list of many other items free. One Floral Art Album given free with any order of $25.00 or more, GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO., Wholesale Florists 1324 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. .«£«ssa«*j«55«siss&5Si5i«5sssa«s**ft«a«fl«ASis««fts«««fi««ft!*«*M^^ Mention the American Florist %ohen writinp The B. F. Winterson Co. is supply- ing its trade with excellent cut blooms of War, Peace and Schwaben gladioli. A. S. Brouton and family have re- tui-ned from a few days' camping trip at Starved Rock. The John Kruchten Co. is offering a choice supply of lilies in addition to many asters. Visitors : ft. G. McGowan, Colum- bia, Miss.; Walter Amling and wife, Pana; H. W. Allersma, Grand Rapids, Mich. Utica, N. T. — The Utica Florists' Club held a clam bake at Casino park, September 1, many florists' from near- by cities being in attendance. EvANSVIliE, IND. — George Blackman, of the Wm. Blackman Floral Co., and wife have returned from the Washing- ton convention and Atlantic City, spending a week at the latter place after the meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Blackman both report a pleasant and instructive outing. 418 The American Florist. Sept. 10, YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF Z M CUT FLOWERS E » A H N R«member when ordering that onr line is so complete that it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. San Francisco. NOTICEABLE INCKEASE IN FUNERAL WOEK. Business is commencing to show- much improvement of late. There has beeen a noticeable increase in funeral work, although social affairs are mak- ing little demand for stock. That au- tumn business will be good is evidenced by the fact that many of the stores re- port advance orders booked for wed- dings and other functions that will call for a large amount of stock. We are still receiving a line grade of the best roses. Premier is especially good and so is Mrs. Chas. Russell. Excellent Columbias are also plentiful. Prices on high grade stock are not so good as a month ago owing largely to the in- creased supply and that this class of stock is not in demand for funeral work. There are plenty of Ophelia Hadley and Hosier Beauty. Butterfly is to be had in small lots only. There is the usual oversupply of short stemmed roses from the new crop. This moves somewhat slowly and at low fig- ures. The best Ulrich Brunners from outdoors still bring good prices. The offerings however are getting shorter every day. Aaron Ward is plentiful. Cecil Brunner is on the short side at advanced prices. Chrysanthemums are rapidly coming into their own as the season advances and fine displays are being carried by all the stores. Chrys- olora is by far the finest yellow variety on the market, at $2.50 per dozen blooms. It is a fine shipper. The first Monrovia came in last week. This old time favorite has been forced into the background by Chrysolora and brings much lower prices as it is not popular as a shipper. There are practically no more Golden Glow to be had. October Frost is the only white variety avail- able and it cleans up nicely at fair prices. The over supply of asters still continues. Prices obtainable bring the growers very meager returns. All col- ors are arriving in quantities so large that it is practically impossible to dis- pose of all of it. The street vendors are large buyers of this annual. There is very little change in the carnation situation. Sweet peas of very good quality are arriving in small lots and find a ready market. We still have a good cut of gladioli to draw upon and there can be no complaint as to the quality offered. More dahlias are com- ing in this year than ever before. There is a limited demand for the large flowering kinds. Pompons are in good demand and the great variety of color- ings in which this type may be ob- tained render it indispensable for table decorations and basket work. The violet season opened this week with the arrival from Colma of small lots of Princess of Wales and Marie Louise. The bunches were somewhat small but the flowers were very fair and they immediately took their old place in popular favor. It will be some little time yet before they are plentiful enough to be a factor in the shipping trade. Cattleyas are still out of the market, although florists report a con- stant call for them from customers. An increased cut of lily of the valley was very acceptable to the trade as the demand for this flower is very strong now that we have no orchids. Gardenias of the finest quality are to be had and are in great favor at good prices. Lilium auratum and rubrum continue to arrive but not in such large quantities as in former years. There is a plentiful and cheap supply of all outdoor stock of every description. Cut blooms of cyclamens have advanced in price owing to a good call. In flower- ing plants, celosias and primulas are most in evidence. Cyclamen are being noted by way of variety but do not meet with much response from the public. Asparagus is in strong demand both for the local and shipping trade. Perns are plentiful. Most of the stores are showing Ecualyptus Ficifolia branches in full bloom. They are very beautiful and bring good prices. NOTES. Wm. Uvinack has been engaged by the Dahlia Society of California as di- rector of publicity for the coming ex- hibition of the society, September 15- 17. He has been in charge of this work for the last two dahlia shows and his efforts were so successful that he was again engaged this year. Frank D. Pelicano, treasurer of the society, feels confident that the coming show will contain finer blooms than any other held by the society. He will have a large exhibit of his own novelties. The Bessie Boston Dahlia Farm, San Mateo, will be another large exhibitor of new varieties not yet in commerce/ Space has been applied for by the in- mates of the state penitentiary, San Quentin, who in former shows have made one of the most interesting ex- hibits. The show will be held as usual in the Palace hotel. A special meeting of the Retail Flo- rists Association met August 30 at the new Wholesale Co-operative Market building, on Bush street. Cards of ad- mission to the market were distributed to the members who compose the stockholders. It is planned to give all members of the association, and this means practically every florist in this city, the first opportunity to pur- chase their daily requirements of flow- ers and plants, in preference to those who are not stockholders. This was one of the principal reasons for mak- ing this a co-operative market in every sense of the word. The work of equip- ping the flower market is completed and it was opened for business Sep- tember 1. As yet no selection has been made as to the manager. The flower show committees of the Pacific Coast Horticultural Society and the Retail Florists' Association met August 25 at the offices of the Art Floral Co. to hear the reports of the various committees. Various publicity concerns had representatives on hand to offer their services but no action was taken. Robert Newcomb, of the Burlington Willow Ware Shops, Bur- lington, la., told of the plans being 30 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO Lons Distance Phones Central 3283 Central 32S4 Our Offerings Include: LILIES Absolutely the finest supply of Cut Lilies in this market. ROSES C0LU]yi3IA RUSSELL White Killarney Butterfly Crusader Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Ward Ophelia Premier MISCELLANEOUS Valley Cattleyas ASTERS Calendulas Cornflowers GLZIDIOLI GREENS Plumosus Sprengeri Bronze and Green Galax Ferns Adiantum Smilax Mexican Ivy Boxwood 1921. The American Florist. 419 WHY STOP BUSINESS In Summer and Let Your Trade Go Elsewhere? We can furnish you with good Summer Roses and other Seasonable Stock with which you can retain your trade. KEEP YOUR BUSINESS GOING— it is easier to keep a business going steadily than it is to build it up again in the fall. Russell, Columbia, Premier, Milady, Hearst, Ophelia, Sunburst, Butterfly, Double White Killarney, Crusader. 'If you are in want of a good White .Rose for summer use our Double White Killarney the only good white rose obtainable in this market. Use Nesbit Roses they serve the purpose of Sweet Peas. GLADIOLI '™"'i..?;?s."IS""- Al Quality Exceptionally good for so late in the season^ Carnations, Valley, Daisies, Gypsophila, Gladioli, Lilies, Delphiniums and all other seasonable Cut Flowers. Ferns, Adiantum, Mexican Ivy, Plumosus, Sprengeri. If you vracat good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best located Wholesale Cut Flower House. J. A. Budlong Co. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., L°K.. CHICAGO :Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Si^ecialty SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. We are in daily touch with market conditions, and when a decline tal^es place you can reply upon orders sent us recelvlnir such beneilta "WE ARE CLOSED A1,L DAY SUNDAY. carried out in Los Angeles towards making the show in that city a success. These committees will meet together every two weeks until the date of the show. The Midsummer Flower Show which was held in Santa Cruz last week was a decided success. Although a little early for dahlias which grow to great perfection in this locality there was a very creditable display of that flower. Two of the judges were prominent members of the Dahlia Society of Cali- fornia, namely Frank D. Pelicano of this city and P. C. Burns, San Rafael. Santa Cruz now boasts of a street named Dahlia street which shows that this flower is popular in the beach city. Frank C. Burns is introducing a new strain of delphiniums in 1922, the col- ors being, unusual and very striking. The flowers are nearly all double, the outer row of petals being light blue and I the inner, pale lilac. Mr. Burns is also I making an educational film on the dahlia and expects to have it finished this fall. This film will show the his- tory of the dahlia, methods of propa- gation and the various types and also showing some of the leading gardens. The rose houses of Henry Avansino, San Lorenzo, have made a fine growth this summer and promise a fine crop of high grade flowers during the com- ing winter. This is Mr. Avansino's first season as a grower, he being for- merly manager of the wholesale store of the E. -W. McLellan Co., Bush street. September will be a very busy month at the A. O. Stein store, Sutter street. Mr. Stein says he has already booked 10 large wedding decorations, many of them being out of town. All are requiring a large amount of fall flowers and plants. ^unn. Frank D. Pelicano, H. Plath and J. R. Walsh paid an inspection trip to the new Richmond pottery at Rich- mond during the week. The first flower pots were turned out on that day and these directors of the company expressed themselves as greatly pleased over the fine quality produced. Richard Lohrmann, San Rafael, an- nounces that he will be a large exhib- itor of dahlias at the Los Angeles show in October. James T. Ltnch. 420 The American Florist. Sept. 10^ Southern Wild Smilax, $7.50 per case THE E. F. WINTERSON CO., a«J^.'ag?,^:!S''rj Chicago, 111. FRNE ^ r OMPANY 30 E. Randolph Street -WHOLESALE FLORIST8- L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Tlr© Ove^ Onatt Co., Inc. Preservers of Natural Foliages LA PORTE9 IND* Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets, Florists' Supplies and Decorative Novelties" Cincinnati, 0. '" MARKET SHOWS IMPROVEMENT. Market conditions during the past week showed a slight improvement over the previous one. Stock is plenti- ful and moves well. Roses are arriving in larger quantities and are in better condition than formerly. Asters are seen in greater quantities than at any- time this season, which was unex- pected, due to the extreme heat. Zinnias, a popular flower, move well because of their exceptional quality and stem. The first dahlias are very large and move well, but do not hold because of the heat which is intense at present. Miscellaneous stock, in- cluding cosmos, physostegia, gaillar- dias, snapdragons and helianthus, have a good call. Greens goods are in demand. NOTES. The fruits of hard work in erecting a large new greenhouse to grow roses are showing up for: chas. Murphy, Price Hill. He is well known as a first-class carnation and chrysanthe- mum grower, but this is his first at- tempt in growing roses and they cer- tainly look like the stock of our best rose producers, and include Madame Butterfly, Columbia and Premier. Mrs. H. W. Sheppard underwent an operation for appendicitis last week, which was successful. Trade has been very brisk at the H. W. Sheppard store lately and next week promises to be a banner one. judging from the amount of wedding orders already booked. E. Buschle, of C. E. Critchell's, led Mrs. C. Piccard to the altar August 30, and they are now spending their honeymoon motoring through the east. Mr. Buschle was recipient of a very beautiful present from the employes of the firm. Another supply house has been opened at 311 Sycamore street, a few blocks from the market, by Benj. Fern, formerly of the A. L,. Randall Co., Chicago, who will specialize in refrig- erators, seed work and supplies. The Cincinnati Cut Flower Ex- change is receiving some excellent Easter lilies and America gladioli from Chas. Windram, Cold Springs, Ky. The Wm. Murphy Co. has been re- ceiving some vei-y good dahlias from Wm. Taylor, Price Hill, and some ex- ceptional asters. C E. Critchell is receiving some very good Peace and "WTiite America gladioli from Chas. Poramert, Amelia, O. Visitors : P. O. Coblentz and son. New Madison, O.; Jos. H. Hill and Peter Bly, Richmond, Ind. ; Miss Hafe, of Honaker Bros., Lexington, Ky.; Mr. Hiller, of Cohen & Hiller, New York. G. k; Columbus, 0. DEMAND STEADILY INCREASING. A steady increase in the demand for flowers is reported by the downtown florists. During the week ending September 3 the Ohio State Fair was in progress and this stimulated busi- ness to a certain extent. Out-of-town guests were entertained in large num- bers, which helped business consider- ably, more than 125,000 visitors being in attendance. Funeral work has been rather' good. There is also some de- mand in anticipation of the opening of various schools and colleges and a few social events are scheduled for the near future. The tone of the market shows a good improvement over the dull weeks of late in July and early in August. Roses are in good supply and find a ready sale, the principal varieties being Premier, Sunburst and Columbia. The usual prices range from $3 to $8 per dozen. There is also a good demand for gladioli and dahlias. Zinnias are selling fairly well and there is a fair demand for the usual season- able garden flowers. Storage Easter lilies are still selling fairly well. The prospects for the future are exceeding- ly bright and September is expected to be one of the best fall months of the season. STATE FAIR. The display of cut flowers at the Ohio State Fair which closed Septem- ber 3 was unusually large. Among the florists of this city who aided in mak- ing the display were the Fifth Avenue Floral Co., Underwood Bros., The Rolf Zitlitz Co., ai^d the Rose Gardens. There were a number of handsome pieces, designed for funeral work which attracted a good deal of atten- tion on all sides. J. W. L. TuscOEOKA,. III. ■ — ■ E. Mauerman's three-acre dahlia farm, with 300 vari- eties in bloom, is proving a great at- traction to visitors from surrounding cities. He also has 4,000 aster and marigold plants in flower which are in excellent condition, despite the recent dry weather. Prepared Magnolia Bronze, Violet, Green, Red. Prepared Oak Sprays Prepared Beech Sprays Dyed Green Sheet Moss Fancy and Dagger Ferns Southern Wild Smilax Write or wire The Decorative Greens Go. KINSTON, ALA. H. C. Willis Duncan Jackson Mention the American Florist when toriting ARE YOU USING Cut Evergreens FOR FUNERAL WORK? They are more satisfactory — they cost you less — it is fashionable to use thetD. Then why not get in line and order them from us? Place an order for shipment each 1st and 15th. THUJA OCCIDENTAUS TSUGA CANADENSE With or without fruit are the sellers. Order a sample shipment today. BOTANICAL NURSERY CO. WILD FLOWERS 1 103 Court St., LAPEER, MICH. B. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America ... EVERYTHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES^ 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. 1921. The American Florist. 421 John Kruchten Co • SO East Randolph Street, ( Not Incorporated ) WHOLESALE FLORISTS li. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CBICAGO, ILL. A. T. Pyf er & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing WEIlllND-RlSCtlCbt FLOWER CROWERS T.ccPHo« ,54 N.WABASHAVE ^r^^.^S,% cBmuLsra Mention the American Florist lohen writinp Milwaukee, Wis. No change in market conditions has taken place 'during' the past week. Knormous cuts of roses, asters and gladioli come in daily and some of them must be moved at cut rate prices to make room for more. Vacation time is over and with the return of the summer resorters, due to the opening' of the public schools, ■we have a right to expect some improvement soon. NOTES. Joseph S. Zawodny, who for several years conducted a floral store at 16th avenue and Mitchell street, left with his wife and daughter Irene, August .31. for Poland, where he intends to estab- lish, himself permanently. His daugh- ter will continue her study of music in Paris. The C. C. Pollworth Co. is busy these days laying in their supply of bulbs. "Wm. A. Kennedy of this firm, who with his wife is motoring through the east, since the "Washington con- vention, arrived home September .5. John C. Arnold, who returned from Texas a short time ago after more than a year's absence, has bought his old stand at 784 Third street from the Bell flower shop and will again join the local retail craft. The regular meeting of the Florists' Club was held September 1, that being State Fair week; the attendance was light and only routine business was transacted. Steve Verga, who up to a short time ago operated the Alexander Klokner place at 289 East Milwaukee avenue, WauWatosa, is building new greenhouses on the Blue Mound road. Harold Baumgarten. who motored to Chicago August 31, had his machine stolen while parked in the heart of that city; some consolation that they have dropped in price since then. Fred McDonald of the Holton & Hunkel Co. store force reports the arrival of an eight-pound boy, Septem- ber 3. It is the first heir, hence the rejoicing. Herbert Sebastian, with Gust Rusch & Co., has our sincere sympathy in the loss of his 18-months-old child who was laid to rest September 5. E. C. AMUNG CO, 1 The Largest. Best Equipped, i 1 Most Centrally Located g I WilOLESnLE I I GUT FLOWER HOUSE I I IN CHICAGO I I 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO | 1 L. D. Phones; CENTRAL I J^ | iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiifiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe Hover MM'Kete Chicago CURRENT PRICE LIST Dozen Roses, Beauty % 3.00 to $ 6.00 Per 100 Mrs. Chas. Russell 4.00 to 30.00 Butterfly 4.00 to 30.00 Columbia 4.00 to 30.00 Dunlop 4.00 to 30.00 Premier 4.00 to 30.00 Hoosier Beauty... 4.00 to 25.00 " Killarney Brilliant 4.00 to 20.00 White Killarney.. 4,00 to 20.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 4.00 to 20.00 Milady 4.00 to 30.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward. 4.00 to 20.00 Sunburst 4.00 to 20.00 Ophelia 4.00 to 20.00 Dble. W. Killarney 4.00 to 20.00 Cecil© Brunner.... 2.00 Our Selection . . . 6.00 Calendulas 2.00 to 4.00 Daisies 2.00 to 3.00 Cattleyas, per doz 30,00 Gladioli 4.00 to 8.00 Valley 8.00 Carnations 2.00 to 3.00 Asters 2,00 to 8.00 Lilies, per 100 15.00 to 20.00 Adiantum 2.00 to 3.00 Ferns per 1,000 2.60 to 3.00 Galax per 1,000 2.00 Leucothoe 1.00 Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 35c to 60c per bunch Mexican Ivy 1.00 Box"vvood, 35c per lb., case 9.00 Southern Wild Smilax, per case 7. 50 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 .«v/sf>^V^/Vv/vr«/>/s#s/s«sfs«s«'^s^Nr,^v^.* Edwin J. Hamme is erecting a new retail store in the heart of Wauwatosa, which should increase his business considerably. Pox's, Inc., executed three good sized wedding orders -within the past two weeks. E. O. THS CBRYSANTBEMUM MANUAL By Elmer D. Smith FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Ordei American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing: A. L Randall Co., ^MMM^ Waliash Ave., an! lake St ^9HB^ ^SnS9 CHICAGO, ILL. 9BSS Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American FloHst when writing Qeorg^e Rein berg WHOLESALE FLORISTS Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Columbia, Russell, Milady, White Killarney and Kil- larney Brilliant Roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing NEW IMFORTATION MINIATURE VELVET PANSIES 83.60 per Rross. MINIATURE RED POPPIES. «T. 80 per gross CLOTH CARNATIONS White, Ward, Dark, Red Pink. $35.00 per lOOD SAM SELIGMAN 116 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing 422 The American Florist. Sept. 10, You will find in ROSES The varieties we want to mention especially are Russell and Columbia Of these varieties we have an ample supply every day. All grades, from shorts to specials. The quality is much better than we generally have in September. Let us send you a sample shipment. The Leo Niessen Co. 1201 Race Street PHILADELPHIA, - PA. Branches: Baltimore. Washington. Riuiiiimimiimmmuiuiiniiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiii tiiii iimiiiiimn im imira Philadelphia. POOK DEMAND FOB STOCK. It is hot, frig-htfully hot, "Summer lingering in the lap of fall," not only lingering but forcing out every atom of its burden of heat for September to carry. A new record has been marked up by the weather bureau for nearly every day of the past week. As for business, well, nobody is buying flowers except they feel they actually have to have them, which condition, together with the usual light demand of the first of the month makes a very poor record with which to start the season. There is a great abundance of stock which piles up and is very hard to move, only the best having a chance. There are quantities of short roses cut from the early spring' plantings, far too many for the light demand, not one-fourth being sold at anything like a price. Butterfly is to be a factor this season as it has replaced Ophelia with many growers and is seen in most of the shipments. Asters are over- stocked, particularly the lower grades, which are hard to move and only clean up in junk lots at the close of the week. Dahlias are pushing in, not- withstanding the efforts of the whole- salers to discourage early shipments. All dahlia growers are w^ell pleased with their plants so far and predict a record crop, particularly in quality, rapid root action and hurried growth when the buds are setting. Cattleyas are scarce. There is plenty of lily of the valley, the demand being prin- cipally for choice funeral flowers. THE DAHLIA. One of the large wholesalers refer- ring to the coming month's business said that, "Retailers could not do better than push dahlias, making them a leader in their window displays and special feature sales. This will not detract the least from the sale of other CHOICE ROSES, All Grades. CARNATIONS, EASTER LILIES and All Seasonable Flowers. This Ig the exclusive shop, only one blocls from Express Depots, 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. VlioMe Rower MwKeU Boston, Sept. 7. Per 100 Roses, American Beauty... 6.00@100.00 Russell 4.00® 12.00 Dunlop 4.00® 12.00 Pilgrim 4.00® 12.00 Crusader 4.00® 16.00 White Killarney 4.00® 16.00 Ward 4.000 12.00 Maryland 3.00® 10.00 Hoosier Beauty 4.00® 12.00 " Columbia 4.00® 12.00 Hadley 4.00® 16.00 Ophelia 4.00® 12.00 Premier 4.00® 12.00 Adiantum 1.50 Asters 2.00® 4.00 Asparagus bchs., per bch . . .50 Asparagus Strings, doz. . . 12.00 B, Buttons 1.00® 2.00 Cosmos 1.00® 2.00 Coreopsis 1.00® 1.50 Cattleyas, per doz 18.00® 24.00 Delphinium 1.60 Lily of the Valley 12.00 Longiflorum Ijilies 25.00® 35.00 Smilax. per doz 6.00 Gladioli 2.00® 4.00 Swansonia, per bch 50® .75 Sweet Sultan 3.00® 4.00 Bdfpaxo, Sept. 7. Per 100 Roses. White Killarney . . .$3.00®$10.00 Dbl. Wht. Killarney 3.00® 10.00 Richmond 3.00® 10.00 " Maryland 3.00® 10.00 " Sunburst 3.00® 10.00 " Columbia 3.000 15.00 " Ophelia 3.00® 10.00 Russell 4.00® 12.00 Premier 4.00® 12.00 " Cecile Brunner . 2.00® 3.00 Asiters 1.00® 3,00 Calendulas 1.00® 2.00 Easter Iects of the coming winter. The Dutch bulbs seen here are of excellent quality. Those who make a specialty of cyclamen are also up against it, al- though shade cloths, white-washed roofs and frequent syringing are a great help. When a large grower was asked how he was pulling through, he 1921. The American Florist. 423 nOLTON & nilNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens CUT FLOWERS PLANTS. BULBS FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE, - WIS. Wholesale Florists' Sopplies THE HOUSE OP MERIT Staple Baskets and Seasonable Noveltieff fn Quantity JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. ISOg-lSll N. 2nd St., Phila., P*. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh Gut Flower Go. WHOLE3SALB FLORISTS Growers of Qaality Flowers 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. Mention the American Florist when writing said, "All right, "but it required hourly vig-ilance and all the resources gained by long experience to get them over safely." One of the sights of the Robert Craig Co.'s greenhouses, Norwood, Pa., is its frames of Oteheite oranges. These long beds conltainj splendidly formed plants, loaded down with fruit, which is just now commencing to color. These are the most highly prized of the holiday novelties. Rose growers are complaining that the intense heat in the houses the past week has scorched the foliage of the young growth, it being almost impos- sible even with frequent syringing to keep the temperature below the dan- ger point. The stores have commenced to stock up with the various standard house plants. Teddy Jr. ferns are leaders everywhere, their luxurious growth making one of the best for house dec- oration. Mrs. Ohas. Russell, Butterfly and Columbia roses of high grade for the season are leaders with the Leo Nies- sen Co. Asters, gladioli and lily of the valley are also features. Berger Bros, are now receiving the first of their choice dahlias. They are exceptionally fine flowers. Asters gladioli, Easter liles and roses are also leading articles of stock. K. Kansas City. Mo. AMATETJE FLOWER GARDENERS' A'SSN. The fifth annual flower show of the Amateur Flower Gardeners' Associa- tion will be held at Drexel hall, Sep- tember 17. The show will commence at noon and continue until 6 o'clock. There are 68 classes open to competi- tion for amateurs only, and a large number of exhibitors is anticipated. ^\IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIJIIlllllllllllllllUIIUIUIIlllUliUIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIillllJIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIH I GUST. RUSCH & CO. I j:« iiiinuiuii»ui|^ WHOLESALE FLORISTS |^ii> I Jobbers in Flopists' Supplies | I Headquarters of tiie Cudaiiy Roses | m Phone Main 124B. P. O. BoxSOe IWIII lilf iil IICISIS VlflC 1 = 444-446 MUwankee Street ■▼UlavVAUIXLLi vVl9a = %iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiuiiiuiiiiiiniiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuniiiiiuiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiniiiinim^ Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe Hover MM'fceU Pittsburgh, Sept. 7. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, spl., per doz. 6.00 " fey., per doz. B.OO " *' ex.. per doz. 4.00 " " No. 1, per doz. 1.50 Killarney 4.00® 12.00 Maryland 4.00® 12.00 Sunburst 4.000 12.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 4.00© 12.00 Russell 6.00® 20.00 Columbia 6.00® 15.00 Ophelia 6.00® 12.00 Hilda 4.00® 12.00 " Premier 6.00® 15.00 Madam Butterfly .. 4.00® 12.00 Asters 1.00® 4.00 Perns, per 1,000 3.00 Cfalax, per 1,000 2.00 Plumosus, per bunch .50 Sprengeri, per bunch .60 Smilax, per doz. strings.... 3.00 Valley 6.00® 8.00 Delphinium 4.00® 6.00 Gladioli 3.00® 6.00 Tritoma, per doz 1.50 Philadelphia, Sept. 7. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special ....30.00® 60.00 fancy 10.00® 20.00 Ophelia 2.00® 8.00 Columbia 3.00® 15.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 5.00® 15.00 " Killarney 2.00® 3.00 " Hadley 10.00® 20.00 " Sunburst 2.00® 6.00 Wards 2.00® 3.00 Premier 6.00® 15.00 Adiantum 1.50® 2.00 Asparagus, bunches .50 Asparagus, strings 75® 1.00 Asters 1.00® 6.00 Calendulas 1.50® 3.00 Carnations 2.00® 3.00 Cattleyas 1.00® 1.50 Easter Lilies 20.00® 25.00 Lily of the Valley 6.00® 8.00 Smilax .35 Snapdragons, per doz 75® 1.50 Larkspur, per doz 1.00® 150 Gladioli 4.00® 6.00 Entry lists must be filled out and sent to Miss Harriet Buchanan, 3744 "Wash- ington street, this city, secretary, on or before September 15. Among the awards to be presented are silver vases for the best display of dahlias and the best variety of zinnias, and ribbons for the other classes. B. J. B. glilniiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiii!a THEMcCALLUMCO.I a ^ i Manufacturers — Importers = I FLORISTS' SUPPLIES I I Headquarters: PITTSBURGH, PA. I F.dlllllllllllliiiiiiilnilllllilllillllllilillllllllllllllllllllltllllilllllillilllllllliimillllii^ Mention the American Florist when writing MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Supplies 218 Narth Fifth St. Send list in for quotations. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Sept. 7. Per 100 Roses, Premier 3.00® 10.00 Vl^hite Killarney.... 2.00® 6.00 " Columbia 2.00® 8.00 Ophelia 2.00® 8.00 " Russell 3.00® 12.50 Ward 2.00® 4.00 Sunburst . .■ 2.00® 8.00 Asters 2.00® 8.00 Dahlias 4.00 Ferns, per 1,000 2.60 Leucothoe 1.00 Valley 6.00 Galax, green, per 1,000.... 1.76 " bronze, per 1,000. 1.75 Gladioli 2.00® 6.00 Delphinium .50 MILWAUKEE, Sept. 7. Per 100 Roses. Kill'n'y. W. Kill'n'y 4.00® 12.00 " Premier 6.00® 20.00 Ophelia 4.00® 12.00 " Columbia 6.00® 20.00 Ward 4.00® 12.00 Hoosier Beauty 4.00® 15.00 Asters 2.00 @ 4.00 Gypsophila, per bunch 35® .50 Larkspur, per bunch 36® .60 Fancy Ferns, per 1.000.... 2.60 Asparagus, per bunch 60® .75 Daisies 1.00 @ 1.50 Statice, per bch .50 Snapdragons 3.00® 4.00 Gladioli, per dozen 50® .75 Lilies, per doz 2.60® 3.00 Rubrums 6.00® 8.00 424 The American Florist, Sept. 10, New YorK. Asters and gladioli were seen in auantitv in the wholesale market dur- ing the" latter part of the week, with practically no buyers. The weather is extremely warm. NOTES. The dahlias are now in bloom in Bronx park. The planting scheme follows the arrangement of seats at the circus, which is well, for 800 plants composed of 500 vai'ieties is quite a numb-er to review. Twenty-five of the varieties have been contributed by Josiah T. Mareau, a retired justice of the New York Supreme Court. One of them, a yellow rose to salmon shades, is named after him. The va- riety Patrick O'Mara stands up as bold as a sunflowei-. One kind is named Big Ben. How does this strike you? Prizes for exhibitors in the Amity- ville. L. I., dahlia show to be held September 15 under the auspices of the Village Improvement Society, have been announced. This flower is no newcomer on Long Island as those who remember the exhibits of Burgess, from Glen Cove, at the Queen's County Agricultural Fairs of 40 years ago can testify. Monday evening, September 12, is the date for the next meeting of the Florists' Club. This is the first session after the summer recess and is Long Island night as well. The exhibition committee is trying to arrange a good display of plants and cut blooms. One of our scientific men says that Mars is making signals to us with a desire to be ^helpful. We suggest that it is Salvia Bonfire, which ought to be in bloom there now. Say It With Flowers everywhere. The local federal reserve bank in its review says the decline in prices was arrested in July, but adds that this evidence does not indicate a complete stabilization. Retail trade in New York is considered good. Roman J. Irwin has left for a cruise along the New England coast and Canada. His objective is the Saguenay river, which, according to landscape lovers, "Says It With Scenery." An account of the death of Eliot W. Spei-ry, of New London, Conn., son of Joseph H. Sperry, local representative of the Florists' Exchange, appears in the obituary column. John Adikes, a well known seedsman of Jama,ica, L. I., died at his home m that city, August 28. See obituary column for further particulars. With high rentals prevailing on im- portant down town streets, florists have to be content with narrow shops, often only 10-12 foot front. The Astoria Florist has been incor- porated, with $5,000 capital, incorpora- tors C. and J. M. Nitzschke and B. Berkowitz. Gladiolus Mrs. Francis King is a leader among these flowers in the re- tail stores the first week of September. The MacNiff Horticultural Co. will have an auction sale of French and Dutch bulbs September 20. Vaughan's Seed Store had 541 cases on the S. S. Edward Luckenbach this week, all Dutch bulbs. Visitors : L. W. Acheson, Pittsfield, Mass., enroute from Detroit, Mich., by automobile to his home; John T. Tra- vison and wife. Albany, N. Y. D. K. AUROKA, Minn. — At a sweet pea show held at the First National Bank building, August 27, Mrs. H. C. Doerr was awarded the silver loving cup, for one year only, for the most attractive display. Notice to Florists! There is Gold in Goldfish A number of Florists find that Aqu- ariums and Accessories is a profitable side line. Send for catalogue. N. Wapler 134DuaneSt. ;-: New York HARRY CHARLES Wholesale Flopist VIOLETS 104Wtst28ihSt., NEW YORK CITY Phone Chelsea 8071. Consignments Solicited Albany Florists' Club. One of the items of business at the September 3 meeting of the Florists' Club held at the establishment of Frederick A. Danker, 744 Central avenue, Albany, N. Y., was a report on the annual clam bake held at Henkes Brothers', Newtonville, August 27. William J. McGinn, the secretary, reported there were 117 persons at the bake and bills to the amount of $203.87 were audited. The secretary added that after paying all expenses the club would clear about $45, which will be added to the treasury. The club ex- tended a vote of thanks to the Henkes Brothers for the use of their grounds and the assistance they gave in the conduct of the bake. W. C. Gloeckner made a report on a proposed flower show to be held under the auspices of the club in the fall. He said the subject did not elicit much enthusiasm among the members; that the work would probably devolve upon one or [two. After a short discussion the members decided to drop the flower show for the present. Frederick A. Danker, Edward P. Tracey, and Thomas F. Tracey were named a com- mittee to purchase a cup from the funds in the club treasury to be pre- sented to the Troy florists for the ex- cellent float they made up for a "Say It With Flowers" week held some time ago. The delay in ordering the cup was due principally to the high prices that ^prevailed until lately for such trophies. The secretary was in- structed to go over his books and to report at the next meeting the names of those who have been most regular in attendance and have brought in the most members, in accordance with a resolution adopted last fall. A prize will be awarded to the member rank- ing highest In each class. The club camp, "Say It With Flowers," at Kinderhook Lake, will be closed September IS when a visit will be made by the members in a body. Arrangements have been made for re- freshments through the day and there will be opportunities for fishing and bathing for those who like those pas- times. Secretary McGinn reported that the use of the camp had not been up to expectations. It was after the secretary's report that the members decided to make an eleventh hour amend by going to the camp in a body on the closing day. The trip will be in automobiles. After the meeting re- freshments were served by Host Danker and a social hour enjoyed. Among those present at the meeting and who entered heartily into all that went on was James J. Kairns, repre- senting Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Phila- delphia, Pa. Mr. Kairns was making one of his regular visits to the trade in this section and, as usual, booking some good orders. One of the features WH0LE5ALt A Tlgrut: TV. I/. DOYLrE A. E. BOOyH Doyle & Booth Wholesale FloNsfs Consignments Solicited Telephone: Watkins 10255. 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK J. J. COAN, lie. WHOLESAIjE FliOBIST Everything in Cut Floweri Phones 5413 & 5891 Watkins M- Va.It SI and 4S W. 18th St., llCW I OIK Gold Letters and Scripts Best and cheapest on the market. Write for samples and prices. J. LICHTENBERGER 15 60 Avenne A. NEW YORK CITY Telephone Chelsea 5713 For prompt and satisfactory results ship to Sullivan, Dolan & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 112 West 28th Street. NEW Y08K All Seasonable Flowers. of the session was an exhibit of new dahlias which Mr. Danker brought in from his gardens before the meeting. The varieties on display that attracted I admiration were : George Walters, I salmon; Kalif, red; Margaret Bouchon, ' pink cactus; Princess Mary, pink; ; Attraction, mauve; King of Autumn, , yellow; Dupont, crimson; and Princess Pat, pink; also a fine white gladiolus, Giant White. The size and beauty of the dahlias brought out favorable comment. The October meeting of the club will be held at the establishment of Wil- liam Hannell, Watervliet. R. D. ROCKFORD, . ILL. — Alexander Nagns, formerly of Chicago, has purchased the interests of the Alpha Floral Co., at 310 West Main street, and will con- tinue the business. 1921. The American Florist. 425 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 3864iind3^58 Watkins NEW YORK CITY OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS : in two colors on gummed paper- your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Price per 500. $4.50; per 1000, $6.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, J3.00. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago William Mackie Wholesale Floplst 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Carnations and Sweet Peas oi Fine Quality. Telephone: 759 Watking Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION All the New and Standard Varieties of Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: Watking 300 and 301 Mention the American S'lorist when writing . C. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: 3870-3871 Watkins A complete assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing William P. Ford WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 W, 28t'i St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Watkins CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Chelsea 6926 I. Goldstein Wholesale Florist 31 and 43 W. 18th St., New York Prompt and careful attention to yoar interests. Consignments Solicited. WenAon the American Florist when writing J. K. ALLEN EstabUshed 1887. Teliphones: Watkins 167 and 3058. Wiiolesale Cut Flower Commission Dealer 43 West 18th Street, NEW YORK Near the main entrance on 18th Street Wholesale Flower Market. Consignments of Asters and Early 'Mums Solicited Mention the American Florist when writing Joseph A. Millaog Wholesale Florist 55-67 W. 26th St., New York Telephone: 2046 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe Flower MM^KeU New York, Sept. 7. Per 100 Roses. Beauty $1.00@$35.00 Columbia 600 10.00 Pilgrim 1.00® 6.00 Hadley 60® 8.00 Dunlop 1.00® 8.00 Dbl. Wht. Killarney. 1.000 8.00 White Killarney ... .50® 1.00 Aaron Ward 1.00® 4.00 Ophelia 75® 10.00 Premier 1.00® 8.00 .Scott Key 2.00® 30.00 Sunburst 1.00® 4.00 Asters 50® 4.00 Adiantum Croweanum and Hybrid 1.00® 1.60 Asp. Plumosus. per bunch.. 1.00® 2.00 Bouvardia, per bunch 50® .60 Cattleyas 100.00® 200.00 Hydrangeas, per doz .50 L. Hubrum 3.00® 6.00 Lilies, white 15.00® 20.00 Lily of the Valley 2.00® 10.00 Smllax, doz. strings 1.00® 2.00 Larkspurs, per dozen 25® .50 Gladiolus, per doz . . .75® 2.00 Sweet Peas 50® 2.00 Dahlias 1.00® 4.00 L. Auratum 15.00® 20.00 Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly &Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cat Flower Exchange 436 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. Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing HERMAN WEISS 121 W. 28th St., NEW YORK 'Mnms, Snapdragons, Roses, Carnations, Bonvardias, Pompons and Orchids. As Well As All Other Flowers in Season. Member New York Wholesale Florists' Protective Ass' n ijtiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiriliiiiiiiiiiniiiilliliiii liriiiriiiniiiriiiiililiiiliMiitriiiililii^ I Telephones If" „„u„3 D. J. Pappa ' 4423 Preslden United Cut Flower Co., !«• WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK i PHONE l^ml WATKINS WM. KESSLER Wholesale Florist 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing 3niiiniiiiiiiiiliiniiniiitriiiiiiiriiii[iiitiiittiiiiii[iiittiittiiiriiiiiiitiiitniiirtiiirinri£ I Telephone Watkins 9254 | I Edward Brenner I I Wholesale Floi'ist f I 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK \ i Everything in Cut Flowers I = Consignments Solicited. = iiriiriiirijriiiitiiiijjiiijiiiiiiiiiiriiiriiiriiitiiiniiiiliiiiiniiiiriiiiriijiiiiiiiiiinfiiijiiir^ 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 The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest Standard of Qaallty. Largest stock in America. Send lor illni- trated catalog of Crou aid FloriiU' SqiGa. 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK |iiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiitiiiiiiiiiiiinimiiniiifiiiitiiiiiiiiMiriiiiiiriiii'£ iGEO.B. HARTi I Wholesale Florist | I 24-30 Stone Street | I ROCHESTER, NEW YORKi ciimiiimiiiirmiNiiMiiiiiiiiNirmiiiiiiNiimitiiiiiiiitiiimimimittiiiirimiiimiMiB Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 31 and 43 W. 18th St, NEW YORK Telephone 9760 Chelsea SPBCIAtTIES — Cnt Orchids, Asparaens Plnmosns Sprays and Ulstletoe and Ber- ries. Onr Orchids are prown by Carillo & Co., of Mamaroneck, N. Y. 426 The American Florist. Sept. 10, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS WUl 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. nu iiiiniiiniiitiiuiiiiiiiiriiiniiiitiiiniiniiiniiniiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiimilitllliliiiiiiiiiiuiiiiniuiiiiniiitiiiiiiiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiii ir ii iniiiriiiitiiittiiiiiiiniiiniiiiiiiiiilliiiiniimiiniinillltiiltliiniiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiriiftiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilillPd CHICAGO The Homes of Flowers CHICAGO Our Motto: Satisfaction, Quality and Service. I Northwest Corner Wabasli Ave. and Adams St. Members of the F. T. D. Southwest Corner 47th St. and Lake Parit Ave. I ^miiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiDitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiii itiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiniHuiiniiitiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiniiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiniii tiiitiiiiiii tiiiiiiiiriiniiit iiiiiiiitiiiiiiiib'^ Mention the American Florist when writing Send your oroers for unicagO'-^^t All orders carefully filled H^|SS2:~ GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr. ^^ wire, Write or Phone West 822 Hemler of Florists' Teleeranli Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLEYH EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER IXOWERS Mall and Telegraph orders carefully fllled. 138-140 Fourth St., East Mention the American Florist when writing CHARLES L SCHMIDT 23 Xo. Second St., Harrisbnrg, Pa. Night and day service In all Central P'innsylvanla. Mention the American Florist when writing TACOMA, WASH. California Plorists will take care of all telegraph orders. ORDERS PHIUDELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS AROIINn nowers and Service 'P„'S"i8raSESJ?SS!' ***»>' VllA^ Conservatories, Diamond St at 22nnt Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Uemben of Florist*' Teleciaph DellTerr Mention the American Florist when writing S?S!iWashmgton,D.C. Geo. C Shaffer ^^^ FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Mention the American Florist when writing BROOKLVN. M. V. JAMES WEIR,Inc. FLORIST 324 Fulton St., cop. Fieirepont Telegraph orders receive our usual eood care and prompt attention. Phones 27«-271 Main. Mention the American Florist when writing Ordera nlU be care- tuUr carea (or hf MICHIGAN. Henry Smith Floral Co., Inc. Wholesale and Retail Florists of Grand Rapids. Mention the American Florist when writing I Mention the American Florist when writing Send Telegraph, Telephone or Mall Orders for florist's 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 v^hen writing WnSillNGTON. D. C. BLACKISTONE,i"c. 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service Mention the American Florist when writing Telephones : Lenox 2352 Lenox 7019 1062 Madison Ave., Near 80th St. NEW YORK Orders from other cities promptly filled. Mention the American Florist when writing TORONTO. CZIN. Canada's Best Known and Most RellabU Florist Only the Best 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street W« deliver anywhere In Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Mention the American Florist when writing Dunlop's San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenne Mall or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery 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 an "■ Service Assured THREE STORES Nashville, Chattanooga and Atlanta MEMBER — PJorJsfs' It'Iegraph Dehyery Mention tlie American Florist when writing New York 44 Carmine Street 'Phone 1274 Spring Outof Town and Steamer Orders Promptly Filled Mention the American Florist when writing /f \ Cincinnati, O. HARDESn & CO. 150 East Fourth Street THE BEST THAT GROWS. ^^^ EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM, jj Mention the American Florist when writing New York's SHOP OF QDALIT¥ Irene Hayes,inc F. T. D. 799 p3f jj Avenue Telephone Rhlnelander 0203 and 0203 Mention the American Florist when writing CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHBPPARD 532-534 RACE STREET Suooesior to the HILL FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Mention the American Florist when writing NEW yORK. A. ECKRICH (Snccessor to Charles E. Omnewald) FLORIST 924 Madison Ave., lei. 73rd & 74tli Sis. Phgae: 9864 RhineUiider. OrJeri rrom Olbr Cities FiomplI;FilleJ Mention the American Florist when writing 1921. The American Florist. 431 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered lor tlie tradj in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. HARTFORD. COnii. Flower WELCH'SK Also Store at New Britain, Conn. Established 18S5. Members of Florists' Teleerapli Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Colorado Springs, Col. Wholesale and Retail Pikes Peak Floral Co. Orders Carefully Execnted Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing DENVER, COLO. yhc Park Floral Co. B. LOUIS, e.r.NElHAN.Scaeluj. Mention the American Florist when writing GALESBURG. ILL. AMD CEMTRZIL ILLINOIS Pillsbury's Flower Stores Your orders will receive careful attention. Members of Florists' Telegrraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing KANSAS CITV. MO. Established over 30 years ejouthwest comer of 11th and McGee Sts. Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing CUDE BROSXa FLORISTS ■ 214 r STNMt WABMINOTaKAa WASfllNGTOi D. C. Gudes^ Hembers of Florists' Telegraph ICeHverJo Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY.= AUGUST R. BAUMER MASONIC TEMPLE Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO ?,7iS?r DETROIT ^^ ■ "V IT'l^.i^^^l i^.0-^ 132 N. state, CHICAGO ^^ntl^SLl riOFclI ^O* 1331 Broadway, DETROIT Best .ervlc* In both cities and adjoining territory. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing ROANOKE, YA. FALLON, Florist. Mention the American Florist when writing Seattle-Rosaia Bros. Mention the American Florist when writing Finest floral studio in Northwest. Member F.T.D. EDWARD SCEERY Passaic, N. J. F. T. D. Paterson, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing ==Washin^toii, D. C.= GEO.H.COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street :/ ilention the American Florist when writing FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY OF "Home Grown Flowers" Get in touch with MATTflEWSON'S, S8Jt.1i!' Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing lEWARI, I, J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telecraph DeUvery. Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S liARGBST FLOWER STORE. Mention the American Florist when writing IN HEART ^% Newark, N. J. The Rosery Floral Co. 167 Market St, at Broad St. EVERYTHING IN FLOWERS Prompl Deliveries to an; town or dt, mthin ISO miles of Newait Telephone Market 494 Mention the American Florist when writing BROOKLYN. N. V. HUGO H. JAHN ^FLORIST 710 Nostrand Ave., cor. Prospect Place Phone: 1952 Lafayette. Flowers Delivered Anywhere. Personal Aiieniioii. Mention the American Florist when writing 'WE NEARER SLEEP" IDLEWILD 6REENH0USES Memphis, Tenn. 89 South Main St. "Up-to-the-Minute" Service and Execution. Every Flower in Season. Telephone Lenox 3822 New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /'/enue In the Heart of most exclufc ve residential section. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Farnani St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' TeleEraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing 432 The American Florist. Sept. 10, The Seed Trade =^ American Seed Trade Association. L. L. Olds, Madison, Wis., President: Ale\. Forbes, Newarlc, N. J., First Vice- Presideol: Louis B. Renter, NewOrleims, La., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel 216 Prospect Avenue, .S. E., Cleveland, Ohio. Secretars'-Treasurer; Curtis Nye Smitli, 73 Treinont Street, Boston, Mass., Counsel. Ttie fortieth annual meeting will bo held June, 1933. Wholesale Grass Seed Dealers' Ass'n. Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., Presi- dent; J. Chas. MoCullough, Cincinnati, O., Vice-President; Clarence R. Jones, 111) South Street, Baltimore, Md., Secretary- Treasurer; Curtis Nye Smith, Boston, Mass, Counsel. The next annual meeting will be held June, 1933. The summer trade in fiower seeds is reported good. The first new crop giganteum lily bulbs are due October 1. Seed stores i-eport better business the past July and August than in li»20. It is said the French wheat crop is almost sufficient to supply the home demand. The market is well cleared of For- mosum lilies and there is good demand for all French bulbs. French bulbs received in the United States to date are 5.000 cases short of last season's imports. STOKE.S Bulletin No. 2 gives some interesting data on the De Giorgi, Council Bluffs, bankruptcy. Chinese lily bulbs have been dis- tributed on the Pacific coast and are expected in Chicago this week. Seattle. Wash. — The affairs of the Randall-McLoughlin Co. have been placed in the hands of a receiver. Blue Grass seed Is now being quoted at 43 cents for 21-pound seed and 19-pound seed 39 cents, in car lots. Onion Sets in the Chicag-o district will be housed this week to the extent of about half the crop. Prices show an upward trend. One of the South American steam- ers arriving- at New York recently brought 1,000 sacks of alfalfa and 200 sacks canary seed. Rochester, N. Y. — M. Cushman & Co., seedsmen, filed a petition in bank- ruptcy, August 22, with liabilities of $11,415.08, assets $10l>,046.4S. John Adikes, a well known seeds- man of Jamaica, L. I., died aj, his home in that city August 2S. See obituary column for further particulars. Price of bags at Chicago. Septem- ber 7: Americans, 16 oz., $29.50 per bale, in bale lots or over; Railroads, 16 oz., $27.00; Crown, 12 oz., $20.50. CHAS. P. GUELF, of the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge. N. Y., is making a tour of the larger eastern cities and will then repair to his cot- tage at Hamlin, N. Y., for catalogue work. Tax Bill. — The senate finance com- mittee has decided to draft an entirely new bill on taxation, taking those sec- tions out of existing law which it is not proposed to change and adding such amendments as may be adopted so that the taxpayers may have the complete system of taxation before them in one measure. The bill will be reported to the senate when it meets after recess. September 21. Board of trade — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade, September 7, were as follows : Timo- thy, $4.00 to $4.75 per 100 pounds; Red Clover, $11.00 to $17.00. Crawfordsville, Ind. — Ed. Rey- nolds, of the Crabb, Reynolds, Taylor Co., who attended the Washington tariff hearings, did it at considerable inconvenience, as he has been feeling none too well during the hot weather. Visited Chicago : Arthur L. Deal, of W. W. Johnson & Son, Boston, Eng. ; Mrs. J. W. Besfbie, Shreveport, La., with her son James, Jr., and niece Miss Mary Jane White: James Lamb, rep- resenting Cooper. Tabor & Co., London. UNDEai the title. "Growing the Idaho Potato," the extension division of the University of Idaho lias issued a 48- page booklet describing the best meth- ods of. potato culture in that state. The bulletin may be had upon application to the division at Boise. Visited New York : Kirby B. White, of D. M. Ferry & Co., Detroit, Mich., returning from Washington, D. C, via Philadelphia, Pa.: A. C. Drake, of the J. Chas. McCullough Co., Cincinnati, O.; Howard M. Earl, of the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co.. Cambridge, N. Y. George B. Bell, of Jamaica, N. Y., formerly with B. F. Avery & Sons, Louisville, Ky., and later with Bate- man & Co., Grenlock, N. J., has been appointed chief of the new agricul- tural implements and vehicles division of the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce. Aberdeen, S. D. — J. B. Taylor, pro- prietor of the Northern Seed & Nurs- ery Co., Ipswich, S. D., has purchased the establishment of the Loebs Seed Co. and took possession September 1. The transaction, which involved $60,- 000, includes the retail store, garden seed business, poultry and stock foods, feed grinding mill, elevator and other accessories. Otto Wolter, the former owner, will remain with Mr. Taylor for six months or more. Washington, D. C. — W. p. Wood, of Richmond, Va.; "W. G. Scarlett, Balti- more, Md.; Curtis Nye Smith, Boston, Mass.; A. C. Drake, of the J. Chas. Mc- Cullough Co., Cincinnati. C; Ed. Rey- nolds, Crawfordsville, Ind.; Francis C. Stokes, Moorestown, N. J., and Kirby B. White. Detroit, Mich., attended the tariff hearings here. Mr. Scarlett pre- sented the grass seed dealers' case to the senate committee, while Mr. White spoke for the garden seedsmen. It is thought by some, the grass seeds will not finally be made dutiable, but will remain in their old place on the free list. Wholesale Growers SELECT STOCKS Beet Carrot Lettuce Onion Parsley Parsnip Radish Sweet Peas PIETERS=WHEELER SEED CO. GILROY, CALIFORNIA Colorado Seed Crops. The J. C. Robinson Seed Co., Water- loo, Neb., writes September 2 as fol- lows : "We have just i-eceived advice from Rocky Ford, Colo., that conditions as far as seed crops are concerned, are in critical shape. There is no available water in the Arkansas river for irri- gation purposes and vine ci-ops, espe- cially cucumber, are in very bad shape. Our houses wire there is no chance for improvement, and all districts are aftected equally." Tomato Seed Crops. Ed. American Florlst : Santa Ana, Calif.. August .30. — We note a news item in your issue of August 27, page 344, stating about to- mato acreage and conditions of the ci-op with respect to production of seed this season. This is correct with the exception that since that information went out the tomato crop has gone off considerably and at the present time it does not promise nearly as heavy a yield as reported. Ha^-en Seed Co. [The news item on California toma- to seed in our issue of August 27, to which i-eference is made, was taken from the government report. — Ed.] Washington State Seed Law. The Washington state legislature, of 1921, passed a law requiring all seed dealers doing a regular seed business in the state to take out a license, the fee being $10. As introduced, it provided also for local merchants and others to be licensed and pay a fee of $1. This latter provision was struck from the bill, with the idea In mind of relieving the country dealer of any responsibility in the matter. No change was made in the wording of the $10 license, so as to make it apply strictly to wholesalers. On July 13 the attorney-general ruled that all seed dealers, large or small, would have to take out a li- cense in oi-der to comply with the law. Under date of August 4, he also handed down a ruling that dealers li- censed under the act could sell seed through agents and that, whether or not a small retail dealer is acting Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Growers for the Wholesale Trade only. Onion, Lettuce, Carrot. Parsnip, Parslkt, Cblert, Enditb, Salsift and Mixed Sweet Peas. Braslan Seed Growers SAN JOSE. CALIFORNIA C O Bl P 8 H V. IllC 1921. The American Florist 433 Garden Seed Beans Growing I/ima and pole varieties is my specialty. My growing contract offer for fall delivery will be mailed upon request. Henry Berrien Fish Carpinteria, Calif. Mention the American Florist when writing I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing for himself or as an agent for a seed house in the sale of seed, is a ques- tion of fact and not one of law. If In fact, he is not subject to the license law. New York Seed Trade. Trade generally has hardly opened. There is no sign of frost, nobody back from vacation, and not expected until after Labor Day, September 5. It is evident fall bulb trade will hardly speed up until September 10 or 15, or until frosts tell the gardeners bulb time is at hand. The S. S. Edward Luckenbach docked September o, with a heavy cargo of Dutch bulbs. The S. S. Ryn- dam brought 6,380 cases. A large mid-west importing firm will no longer use the port of New York because of excess lighterage, trucking and other charges. Seed stores generally closed early September 3 and employes had practi- cally a three-day holiday. Arthur Boddington is reported oper- ating independently of the corporation of that name. A reorganization of J. M. Thorburn & Co. is reported. A. Hogewoning is making another California trip. Crimson Clover Seed. There has been a free movement of crimson clover seed in Tennessee, Ala- bama, and Maryland producing sec- tions during the past three weeks, and only about 10 per cent to 1.3 per cent of the supply produced is still in the hands of growers. The price being paid to growers, according to reports submitted to the bureau of inarkets and crop estimates about August 23, ranged from $8.50 to .$9..50 per 100 pounds in Tennessee. .$9 in Alabama, and .?10 in Maryland, basis clean seed, which is $1 to .$2 per 100 pounds high- er than three weeks ago. Crimson clover seed In the ehaff is selling freely at $8 to $0 per 100 pounds in North Carolina, $10 in South Carolina, and $7.50 in' Georgia; most of it is out of growers' hands. Re- JEROME B. RICE SEED CO. WHOLESIALE SEED GROWERS America's Largest Producers of Seed Peas Also a Complete Line of VEGETABLE SEEDS ?£?A*oStSedca. Office: Cambridge, New York Mention the American Florist when writing VALLEY PIPS FROM COLD STORAGE $30.00 per 1000; $16.00 per 500; $8.00 per 250; $4.00 per 100. H. N. BRUNS, 3032-42 W. Madison St., Chicago, III. KELWAY'S Pedigree Strains of Florists Flower Seeds Write for prices to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers, LANGPORT, ENGLAND. 300 Medals for Flowers, etc. Hnndreds of Firgt-Class CertlfloateK Mention the American Florist when writing mum SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Swiet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of fnll list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS J. 0. ROBINSON SEED GO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCICY FORID. COLORADO Contract Growera of Cucumbera, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squaah and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corn. ports indicate that more crimson clover seed will be sown in practically all seed-porducing sections this year than last year and, with the exception of Tennessee and - Alabama, more than normal. Imported seed of fair to good quality is being shipped into producing sections and sold to farmers at $10 to $11.50 per 100 pounds. A few counties in Tennessee report that a suflicient quantity of imported seed was carried over to meet their l'.)21 requirements. Lily of the I Valley Pips I~ EXTRA FINE STRAIN EXHIBITION Size GERMAN "LUBECK" PIPS FROM COLD STORAGE Price, in oases of ICOO, 500 _ or250 eacii, on application. I Send us your list of Perennials e wanted for quotations. I J. M. THORBURN SCO. I 53 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale) Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CAIilPOBNIA Mention the American Florist when writing Waldo Rohnert GILROY. CAL. WHOIiESAIjE SEED GROWER Specialties; Beet, Carrot, Fndive, Lettoce, Onion and Badish. Correapondenco Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing JAMES VICK'S SONS Growers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the benefit of our 72 yeara' experience All Seasonable Varieties. Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y, The Flower City 434 The American Florist. Sept. 10, SEASONABLE ELOWER SEEDS. WINTER FLOWERING SWEET PEitS grown for us by expert seed growers, whose seed we have handled for years. We know they are right. Asia Ohn, lavender Blue Bird, fine blue Columbia, pink and white Cherry Ripe, flowing cherry Fordliook Pink Glitters, orange scarlet Helen Lewis Heatherbell, mauve lavender Hercules, pink I^avender Nora Liberty, crimson Melody, rose pink Melody, greenhouse grown Miss E. Gude, shell pink Mrs. Spanolin, white Mrs. Skach, light pink . Morningr Star, orange scarlet Orange Beauty, orange and scarlet. Pink and White Orcliid Rose Queen, pink Selma Swenson, soft pink Improved Snowstorm, white Songster, lavender Songbird, blush white SnowflaJ^e, white Watchunff, orchid white White Orchid W^edgewood, clear blue Xmas Pink,- orchid Yarrawa, rose pink Blue Yarrawa Zvolanek's Rose r. Pkt. .$0.35 . .40 . .60 . .40 . .25 . .60 . .36 . .35 . .35 . .25 . .35 . .35 . 1.00 . .25 . .25 . .25 . .35 . 1.00 . .25 . .40 . .25 . .40 . .25 . .25 . .35 . .35 . .25 . .35 . .35 . .25 . .35 . .75 Oz. $1.00 1.25 2.00 1.25 .■75 8.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 .75 1.00 1.00 3.00 .75 .75 .75 1.00 3.00 .75 1.25 .75 1.25 .75 .75 1.00 1.00 .75 1.00 1.00 .75 1.00 2.50 4 Oz. $3.00 3.60 6.00 3.50 2.50 6.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.50 3.00 3.00 2.50 2.50 2.50 3.00 2.50' 3.50 2.50 3.50 2.60 2.50 3.00 3.00 2.50 .3.00 3.00 2.60 3.00 8.00 Lb. $10.00 12.00 20.00 12.00 8.00 20.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 10.00 10.00 8.66 8.00 8.00 10.00 8.66 10.00 8.00 12.00 8.00 8.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 10.00 25.00 NEW COLORED FREESIAS The only colored Freesias that have made good when grown In quantity. Price now reduced low enough to make them a prof- itable bulb for everyone to grow. Gen. Pershingr (Frey) — Extra robust grower, 3 ft. in height, with 4 to 5 long side laterals; large open flowers of lavender pink, yellow lip and somewhat of a bronze cast. The cut flowers have created quite a sensation on the Chicago Market for several seasons, and command the highest market prices. Viola (Frey) — Like a large wood violet, the lower petals of a i deeper violet blue, a beautiful, distinct and valuable hybrid. The growth is about 30 inches in height, with 4 to 5 long side laterals, long enough for any floral work. Sold at good prices on the Chicago Market for several seasons. Prices — $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. CALENDULA, ORANGE KING (For Greenhouse Forcing.) A special selection of this popular annual, which we have sold for several years with excellent results. Gfrowers for the Chi- cago market who used our seed last season obtained top prices for their cut, and we know, quality is even better this season. Tr. Pkt.. 60c; Oz., $2.60; M lb., $9.00. CYCLAMEN SEED German Strain, American Grown. PVandsbek Dark Salmon Daybreak Pink Wandsbek Light Salmon Dark Pink Brilliant Red White with Eye Dark Red Pure White Per 100, $1.50; 1,000, $12.00. CINERARIA Florists' ■ prize mixture. Splendid large flowering strain. Tr. Pkt. (about 1,000 seeds) $1.00. PANSY First-class mixture for general $7.00. New crop, combination mixed, florist use. Tr. Pkt, $1.00; oz. DUTCH BULBS NOW ARRIVING. Write for Prices. A. HENDERSON & CO., 166 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO 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, ■""'•""i"'""' Alfalfa Seed. Thrashing of alfalfa seed was just beginning in the Pecos valley of New Mexico and Texas during the week ending August 27. The third crop in- stead of the second one will contribute the bulk of the 1921 production of al- falfa seed not -only in this section but in Kansas and Oklahoma as well. The quality of the 1921 crop gives promise of being better than that of last year. Offers of .$12 or $1,3 per 100 pounds, basis clean seed, were being made to growers but not much seed has been sold. In the Yuma, Ariz., project growers were selling their seed a little more freely because of recent increases in the prices offered. On August 24 about $15 to $16 were being offered for Hairy Peruvian and alfalfa. The movement to date has been above normal because of obligations that growers have had to meet. The de- mand has been somewhat better than expected due to the lateness of the seed harvest in the most important producing sections whicli usually sup- ply much of the fall sowing demand from the current season's seed produc- tion. During the four weeks ending Au- gust 27 approximately 570,000 pounds of alfalfa seed arrived at New York Florists' Card Envelopes TRANSPAHENT or OPAQUE Write for Samples and Quotations. The Miller Brothers Co. Manufacturers PAPER GOODS For the Horticultural Trade. NEWARK, 224 High St. NEW JERSEY Mention the American Florist ivhen writitia Yokoliama Nursery Co., Ltd. Woolworth Building NEW YORK CITY IMPORTERS Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds Mention the American Florist when ivritinp ^'liiiiiiiiiriitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiMiniiitiiiiiiiiiiHiiimiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiuKiuuur^ I Return Envelopes | I Catalogue Envelopes I [ Seed Packets [ I Brown Bag: Filliasr Machine Co. I I FITCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A. | Fiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiitiiiii.' from Argentina. Middle western and eastern seedsmen are offering their best brands of new-crop American- grown alfalfa seed at $19 to $21 per 100 pounds, and the latter are quoting imported seed at $13 to $14. oz.. Giant Pansy Seed No. 10. Kenilworth Giant Ex- hibition is the very finest mixture No. 12. Kenilworth Giant Prize, Each sort: 1000 seeds. 60c.: % oz. $1.35; Vi oz.. $2.50; 1 oz.. $10.00. No. No. 22. Kenilworth Mixture 34. Bronze Shades 30. Blotched 36. Triumph of Giants 32. Parisian 70. Orchid-flowered Price of the preceding 6 sorts: 1000 seeds. 35c.; Vs oz.. 90c.; Vt oz., $1.65: 14 oz.. $3.00: oz., $6.00. No. No. 24. Kenilworth Show 28. Masterpiece 1000 seeds. 40c.; % oz.. $1.10; % $2.00; Vs oz.. $3.75; oz.. $7.50. G'iant Trimardeau in mixture or separate colors: 1000 seeds. 30c.: 4 pkts.. $1.00; Vi oz., $1.30; oz.. $5.00. Early Flowering: or Winter Blooming: Giant Pansies: . 1000 seeds, 40c.: % oz., $1.10: H oz., $2.00; oz., $7.50. Burpee's Seeds Grow Wholesale Price List for Florists and Market Gardeners. W. Atlee Burpee Co. Seed Growers Philadelphia Datch and French Bnlbs C.J.Speelman&Sons I Lagarde & Speelman Sassenheim, Holland I Ollioules.Var. France NEW YORK OFFICE 470 GREENWICH ST. Pacific Coast Representative, Mr. w. B. Clarke; Box 543. San Jose, Calif. Mention the American Florist w?iere writing 1921. The American Florist. 435 SWEET PEAS Winter=FIowering==Spencer Varietie s Early or Christmas Flowering Oz. D.80 .65 .65 .65 .80 1.00 .80 .65 .80 .65 .66 Lb. $10.00 8.00 8.00 Amethyst. This is the nearest to Royal Purple in color In the. early-fiowering class i Apricot Orchid. A delightful and charming shade Asta Ohn. A clear lavender Aviator. This la to our knowledge the best scarlet winter flowering sweet pea 80 10.00 Bine Bird. A charming mid-blue self. A heavy producer. One of the best sellers in the Chicago market 65 8.00 Cherry Ripe. Glowing cherry or salmon-cerise self .65 8.00 Columbia, This is the most profitable pink and white winter-flowering sweet pea 1.00 15.00 Cream. Identical in color and size of blossoms to Debbie's Cream. It has immense blossoms very filled, and duplexed l**ire Kingr. Deep orange scarlet Glitters. Standard a bright, fiery orange and the wings deep orange. The fiowers are large, of good substance, and are borne on long, strong stalks Gors:eous. Charming soft salmon cerise Heather Bell. The color is a rich but pleasing mauve, but after standing in water the color be- comes a beautiful mauve lavender Hercules. Of the same lovely shade of pink as Countess Spencer. Long stem and a free producer Liberty. Brilliant red Melody. Rose pink on white ground Mis8 Louise Gude. One of the largest and best in the shell pink class. (The nearest to Zvolanek's Rose) 80 10.00 Morning Star. Deep orange scarlet or flame color in standard, with rich orange pink wings 65 8.00 Mrs. A. A. Skaach. Flowers bright shell pink 65 8.00 Mrs. Chas. A. Zvolanek. One of the largest and best clear lavenders , 80 10.00 Mrs. M. Spanolin. Black-seeded white 65 8.00 Mrs. William Sim. Apricot pink 65 8.00 Othello. Rich deep maroon 90 12.00 Pink and White. Blanche Perry type, extra 65 8.00 Princess. Clear lavender, with good stems 65 8.00 Rose Charm. Bright rose, same color as Rosabelle the late Spencer class V^ oz.. 40c 1.50 20.00 8.00 10.00 15.00 10.00 8.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 Oz. Lb. $13.00 8.00 8.00 Rose Queen. A splendid commercial pink, best sell- er on Chicago market. Sow in summer for winter blooming $0.90 Songster. Giant early lavender 1.00 Song: Bird. Pale pink with a distinct tint of bufC .65 Snow Flake. The best early-flowering white-seeded Spencer 65 Snow Storm. Improved. A good early pure white for late planting 90 13.00 Spring Maid. Light pink on a cream ground 65 8.00 Venus. Standard white, slightly blushed pink wings .65 8.00 Warbler. Rich mauve purple 65 8.00 Wedge^vood.. Mas:niflcent clear bine; intermediate. . .65 8.00 White Orchid. "White flowers of good substance 50 6.00 Yarrawa 50 6.00 Zvolanek's Bine. "Very large, of the brightest blue .80 10.00 Vaughan's Special Mixture Winter Spencer made up of the best white, pink, rose, lavender pink and white and blue. Florists who do not have sufficient room for separate colors will find this a very fine assortment. Oz. 90c; V^ lb., $3.30: lb., 512.00. NEW VARIETIES AU Wliite. Thia is an early King Wliite. and compared to other varieties grown in 1920 proved the best white seeded vari- ety. Oa!.. $1.50; lb.. S20.00. Fair Maid. Finest blush pink suffused salmon, on white ground, of robust growth, with long stems carrying fours regularly. Exact counterpart of Elfrida Pearson in the late Spencer class. Oz.. $1.50: lb.. $80.00. Harmony (Early Masterpiece). The best clear lavender seJt waved. Oz.. $1.00: lb., $15.00. Madonna. Black seeded white. Result of a cross between la1e Constance Hinton and Early Asta Ohn. unlike other black seeded white; it has no trace of a pink tinge. Owing to its being crossed on the lavender Early Asta Ohn. it has in- creased the opaque whiteness of the blooms and size of flow- ers. Oz.. $1.50: lb.. $30.00. Nightingale. Bluish lavender. Similar to Florence Nightingale in the late Spencer class. Oz.. 90c: lb.. $12.00. Torch. Salmon orange. Same shade as Illuminator in the late Spencers.' Oz., Sl.OO: lb.. $14.00. Book for Florists now bein£ mailed, if you do not receive your copy, please drop us a card. CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK Richard Diener Company, Inc. Originators and Growers Of the Largest and Finest Gladiolus and Petunias Catalog on Reanest Kentfield, Marin Co., Calif. Mention the American Florist when writing GET QUOTATIONS FROM LANDRETH Seeds Which Succeed BRISTOL, PA. Bloomadale Farm Mention the American Florist when writing An experience of half a century In prodncinK higrh erade GARDEN SEEDS at your disposal. Contract growers for the jobbing trade of a full line. Mall ua your list for both SPOT and FUTURE require- ments. S. D. WOODRUFF fi SONS OraniTP Cmn.. and New York City. L. D. WALLER SEED GO. Growers of Choice Sweet Pea, Nasturtium and Flower Seeds. GUADALUPE. CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing LAWN SEED MIXTURES FIEIiD SEEDS Atlantic Grass Seed Co. WHOLESAIiE 46 W. Broadway, NEW YORK CITY SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send yonr inquiries to The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., OUcago EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of BIgh-Orade Seed. TOMATO, Pepper, Besplant, Squash, Pump- kin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract. rORRKSPOXT>15NCB SOI.ICITKn I MICHELL'S Pansy Seed Michell's Giant Exhibiiion Miied A Giant Strain, which for size of bloom. heavy texture and varied colors and shades cannot be excelled. Per V2 trade pkt.. 30c: 50c per trade pkt. ; % oz., $1.26; $2.00 per Vi oz. ; oz.. ."7.00; $26.00 per M lb. Giant Trimardeau Nliied Large flowering and choice colors, Tr. pkt., 30c; $2.2B per oz. ; % lb., $8.00. GIANT PRIZE: SEPARATE COLORS Tr. Pkt. Oz. Vi Lb Azure Blue $0.40 $3.00 $11.00 Black Blue 40 3.00 11.00 Emperor William 40 3.00 11.00 Hortensia Red 40 4.00 14JS0 Kins of the Blacks... .40 S.OO 11.00 Lord Beaconsfleld 40 3.00 11.00 Peacock 40 4.00 14.50 Snow Queen 40 3.00 11.00 Striped and Mottled 40 3.00 11.00 Wliite with Eye 40 3.00 11.00 Pure TeUow 40 3.00 11.00 Yellow with Eye 40 3.00 11.00 Also regular sorts in separate colors. Also All Other Seasonable Seeds. Bulbs and Supplies. Wholesale Fricv List Free. Michell's Seed House 518-516 Market St., PHILADELPHIA. PA. 436 The American Florist. Sept. 10, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. M. R. Caslinian, Owatonna, RliQii., Presi- dent; Paul C. Liudley, Pomona, N. C, Vice-President; John Watson 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; ,]. W. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. The fortv-seventii annual convention will be held atDetroit, Mich., June, 1932. NORWALK. O. — The Norwalk Rose Garden Co., has been incorporated with a capital of .$50,000 to operate a greenhouse and nursery. The incor- porators are Charles A. McCutcheon, Ivon A. Stoclcwell, Otis L. Peat, E. E. King and Hoyt D. StodcweO. — J. W. L. St.\te Forester R. B. Miller, Urbana, 111., calls attention to the fact that since Illinois is a fruit ana vegetable section it is very essential for the prosperity of the industry that there be a local supply of bottomland timber such as elm, sycamore, Cottonwood, gum, etc., for the making of packages for ship- ping fruit. Farmers will find a good market for these woods. . American Institute of Park Executives. AVe present herewith the portrait of George H. HoUister, assistant superin- tendent of parks, Hartford, Conn., first president of the American Institute of Park Executives, which is the new name of the reorganized American As- sociation of Park Superintendents. The original association was organized at the Hotel Brunswick, Boston, Mass., April 6-7, 1S9S, as the New England Association of Park Superintendents, extending to a national sphere at the New Haven, Conn., meeting of 1904, under the name of the American Asso- ciation of Park Superintendents. The annual meetings of the association have been held as follows : Providence, R. I., ia99; Worcester, Mass., 1900; Hartford, Conn., 1901; Boston, Mass., VMT2\ Albany, N. Y., 1903; New Haven, Conn., 1904; Buffalo, N. Y., 1905; Wash- ington, D. C, 1906; Toronto, Ont., 1907; Minneapolis, Minn., 1908; Seattle, Wash., 1909; Harrisburg, Pa., 1910; Kansas City, Mo., 1911; Boston, Mass., 1912; Denver, Colo., 1913; Newburgh, N. Y., 1914; San Francisco, Calif., 1915; New Orleans, La., 1916;" St. Louis, Mo., 1917; no convention in 1918 on account of the war; Hartford and New Haven, 1019; Louisville, Ky., 1920; Detroit, Mich., 1921. Damping: Off Control. The best method of controlling damp- ing off in forest nursery stock appears to be the disinfectant treatment of the seed bed, say specialists of the United States Department of Agriculture, who have recently completed a series of in- vestigations to work out control meas- ures. A report of their investigation has just been published as Department Bulletin 934, Damping-Offi in Forest Nurseries. Sulphuric acid, they say, has been found very useful for coni- fers, as they are apparently especially tolerant of acid treatment. In most nurseries, if the minimum effective quantity of acid is used, there is no need of any special precautions to prevent injury to the seedlings. The minimum quantity must be determined for each locality, for the specialists say that no single treatment can be found that can be universally applied with- out change of details. The most serious losses in conifers, according to the bulletin, are from the root-rot type of damping-off, which oc- curs after the seedlings appear above the ground. This type of the disease is most serious under extremely moist ■atmospheric conditions. The type of damping-off which appears later when the stems become too rigid to decay easily is ordinarily less important than the earlier type. Seedlings more than two months old are, as a rule, able to recover from infections. The specialists believe that thick sowing favors the disease, and that soil acidity is in gen- eral unfavorable to it. George H. HolUster. Assistant Superintendent of Parks, Hartford, Conn. President-Elect American Institute oC Park Executives. Fruit Tree Feeding. Members of the Ohio State Horti- cultural Society who attended its mid- summer meeting at Ashland, recently saw an orchard which, according to fruit specialists of the Ohio State Uni- versity extension staff, has not missed a crop in 11 years. It has not fallen off in yield even this year, when the apple crop of the state is barely a third. T. E. Thornburg, the proprietor of this orchard, played host to the fruit-growers. Asked how he got trees to yield so well and so steadily, he said it was by feeding them. For 25 years. Mr Thornburg said, he has been applying to his orchards 15 tons of manure to the acre, and to each tree during the blossom-pink period five pounds of ammonium sulphate, five pounds of 20 per cent acid phosphate, and five pounds of muriate of potash. Mr. Thornburg further impressed on visiting growers that the stuff which makes apples comes out of the air as well as up from the ground, that trees need a large leaf surface properly to build up large crops; and that it does not pay to prune young trees severely. Included in the Thornburg orchards are 10 Baldwin trees, now in their tenth year, which produced 97 bushels last year. A Grimes Golden tree in its 25th year has produced a total of 267 j bushels since 1914, with never an off- season. Brooklyn Trees. John N. Harman, park commission- er for the borough of Brooklyn, N. Y.. recently said the trees in the streets of that city were threatened with ex- tinction unless steps were taken to save them. The high cost of labor and materials and lack of funds to meet these costs menace Brooklyn's suprem- acy as the community having the greatest number of street trees among cities of its class. Lacking the water- ing, fertilizing, pruning, spraying and general care needed, that city is con- fronted with the possibility of becom- ing an entirely treeless city within 25 years. In his report on the accomplish- ments of the Brooklyn Park depart- ment for the year, Mr. Harman said 3,000 dead trees had been removed from Prospect park and the park re- • forested; 10 acres of marsh land at Dyker Meadows had been reclaimed, the old Dreamland Park pier had been removed and several new playgrounds opened. The cost of operating the Brooklyn parks this year wiir be $1.220,.579. Mr. Harman's budget for next year calls for !);1,1S4,984. The Barclay Mursery Importers and Growers of Seeds* Bulbs, Plants. Trees, Vines, Shrubs and All Hardy Perennially. All Kinds of DeeoratiTe Plants, Our Specialty — GTerblooming; Hardy Roses, Boxwood and Rhododendrons. 60 Barclay St., 1 4 West W atat V/\i*1r Broadway and 62 Vesey St., i^ C W X Ul A. Telephone: Cortlandt 1518 STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good hardy climber. Send for our list. ~,» PONARD 8 |~n BfEST GROVE T"fi « JONES CO. I.X.I n Robert Pfle. Pres. \4r\ " FENNA. ' ' AnL Wmlar, Yice-Pns. HILL'S EVERGREENS Sizes for growing on. Specimen Evergreens for landscape work. Complete assortment of choice Evergreens for window boxes and tabbing. Send for catalog, D. HILL NURSERY CO., Inc. Evergreen Specialists Largest Growers in America. Box 404, DUNDEE, ILLINOIS Cottage Gardens Nurseries of Eureka, California, OFFER AZALEA INDICA Ready for shipment Sept. l.'Sth. TUBEROUS BEGONIAS For December delivery. GLOXINIAS For December delivery. BOXWOODS For November delivery. ERICAS, in Varieties For Fall delivery. Write to G. VANDEN ABEELE, Receiver, Cottage Gardens Nurseries, P. O. Box 78, EUREKA, CALIFORNIA, For Price List. 19:^1. The American Florist. 487 Mctlutchison I & CO. OFFERS I I Immediate Shipment | I VALLEY PIPS, Dutch or German type, in i = case lots ol 250i' pips. LILIUM MAGNIFICHM, i s 9-U, from N. Y. KENTIA Belmoreana and = = ForsterianaSeeds, inbusheilots. BAMBOO = = CANES, natural and dyed green, all sizes, bale = I lots. RAFFIA,naturaland colored, 251bs. up. = I FALL SHIPMENT. I = DUTCH BULBS, Tulips, Hyacinths, Mar- = i cissus. Etc.; MANETTI STOCKS, English! i French, Dutch; VALLEY PIPS, German or = i Dutch: CHINESE SACRED LILIES, " Se- = = lects"; JAP. LILY BULBS, F. O. B. New | = York, Chicago, Toronto. Denver, Seattle, = I Etc. ; ROSES and LILACS, fleld-grown, for = i forcine, prices ready now; CALLA God- = i frey,Elliotiana; T.R. BEGONIAS and GLOX- = = INIAS, all sizes and colors; IKIS, Tjngitana = I and Spanish; DRACAENA CANES. § I Write for prices, stating your requirements. | I McHUTCHISON & CO., I I 95 Chambers St., NEW YORK | Iriiimimii iiiniimiiiiiiitiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiininiiiiiiiuiiitiiiniiiiiiuiiiic Special Sacrifice Sale -OF- CYCLAMEN ALL FIRST-CLASS STOCK Consisting of tlie Best Named Varieties, including Reds, Salmons, Finks, Etc. While stock lasts we offer 4 -inch at $25.00 per 100 3 -incti at 10.00 per 100 2H-inch at 5.00 per 100 Cash with order. No charge for packing. MATTHEWSON'S Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Orandi- floras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LLVIA and POLE BEANS, write JOniN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers liOS ANGELES, OALIFOBNIA GEOR(iE,R.PEDRICE&SON PEDRICKTOWN, N. J. Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, Okra, As- paragus, Rhubarb, Celery, Spinach, Beet. Onion, Beans, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Sweet Corn and Vine Seeds. Correspondence Solicited. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS Abundance of Stock Per 100 Per 1000 2jf -inch AsparagDS Sprengeri ...» 5.00 $45.00 31^-inch Calendula Orange King.. 4.50 40.00 2!4-iach Snapdragons, 5 varieties. 5.00 45.00 4 -inch Ferns, 6 varieties 25 00 VincaVariegata, large fleld-giown 10.00 95.00 Liberal extras. Correspondence solicited. ALONZO J. BRYAN, Wholesale norlst, Washington, New Jersey Mentionthe American Florist when writinp MMs M ii M K mn \ M«M«MKU«t«u«MmMm«m«Mkm «Miim«MMmMmMmmm^i'' l s \ rail stock For Florists PRIMULA Obconica, Kermesina, Coemlea, Alba and Mixed, $5.00 per 100. $45.00 per 1,000. HYDRANGEA, French varieties, lYz", Baby Bimbinette, $8.00 per 100; Mad. Chautard, Mme. Hamar, Mme. E. MouUIere, Gen. de Vibray and E. G. HUI, $6.00 per 100. HYDRANGEA, French varieties, 4-in. pot plants, $20.00 per 100; 5-in. pot plants, $30.00 per 100. Fall shipment; Mme. E. Mouillere, Mme. Hamar, Mme. Chautard, Gen. de Vibray, Lily Mouillere, Rene Gail- lard, Bouquet Rose. Baby Bimbinette, 4-in. pot plants, $25.00 per 100; 5-in. pot plants, $35.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. IKz-in. pots, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1,000. BEGONIA, IVz-in. Metallica, $6.00 per 100. BEGONIA Pink Profusion, 2"/2-in. Fine pink semperflorens, $7.00 per 100. OTAHEITE ORANGE, 3-in. fine stock to grow on, $10.00 per 100; $85.00 per 1,000. . i '•*! I ««lll I KENTIA Forsteriana, 2!/2-in. $12.00 per 100; 3-in., $20.00 per 100; 4-in. $50.00 per 100. POINSETTIA, Strong 2!4-m., grand for pans, $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1,000. DISH FERNS, good standard varieties, 2)4 -in. pots, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 ^ per 1,000. I GENISTA Racemosa, 4-in. (ready August 20th), $20.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesv ille, Ohio ii a»gmilgll«ltell« ii g ii gi i ««gi l >»tel l »M ''ii"iH'il«»'«"l iiiiimiiiluiiiF| (Robert Craig Co.| I HIGH CLASS PALMS | i and Novelties in Decorative Plants | I Market and 49tli Sis., PHUADELPfflA, PA. | ininiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiii mill iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiuiuiiiiil; Mention the American Florist when writing We must liave room and offer for one week, 2.500 2Vi-in. Cyclamen, at $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. 3 000 2-ln. Cyclamen, at $20 and $25 per 100. 1,000 4-ln. Cyclamen, at $40.00 per 100. Ask for our prices of Easter Greeting Felareoniiimg and Ferns GEO. A. KOHL, ^•'"pSS^r" Mention the Americam Florist when writing Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Chrysanthemum Specialists Catalogue Free. Mention the American Florist when writing rCARNATIONSn F. Dorner &Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing REX BEGONIAS S>lnch, 92.00 per dozen. GERANI1IKIS (Our SpciaJty) Nutt, Bnchner, Ricard, Poltevine, Viand Good short Jointed plants from 2-lnch pots, at $3. BO per 100; {35.00 per 1000. We ship Bate anywhere Elmer Rawlings, AL^^c^^NrN^. Mention the American Florist when writing 438 The American Florist. Sept. 10, Vegetable Growers' AssociaUon of America. Louis P. Miller, Toledo.O., President; H.A. Dooley, Cleveland, O., Vice-President; S. W. Severance, Louisville Ky., Secretary; H. J. Cheney, Grand Rapids, Mich., Treasurer. The next annual meeting will be held at Albany, N. Y., November 1-5, 1931. Early grapes from Michigan were in little demand at Pittsburgh and Cin- cinnati, closing at 40 to 50 cents per 4-quart basket. COLOEADO Bartlett pears have been sold to Kansas City jobbers at $3 per bushel, a decline of 50 cents. At Min- neapolis, Texas Kieffers brought $2.50 to $2.65. Shipments totaled about 1,000 cars. Peach movement has increased con- siderably in recent weeks with a con- sequent falling off in prices. Michigan Elbertas were sold in Chicago at $3 to $3.25 per bushel basket. California Elbertas brought $1 to $1.25 per box at Detroit. Colorado domestic cabbage fell off $1 per 90-pound crate at Chicago, sell- ing to jobbers at $1.50 to $1.85. Vir- ginia Wakeflelds in 100-pound crates brought $3.25 in New York. The to- tal movement was 320 cars, Colorado leading with 1.39. Onion shipments have fallen oft one- half compared with 1920, which is re- iiected in an advance of 50 to 75 cents per 100 pounds, at Connecticut valley shipping points. Yellow varieties from Washington brought $2.50 to $2.75 at Chicago, a gain of 25 cents. Sweet -potato prices have shown a marked decline in the past year, East- ern Shore of Virginia bringing $4.50 per barrel compared with $9 to $10 in 1920. North Carolina stock has been sold to Pittsburgh jobbers at $5 to $5.25. Movement has greatly increased. New York Greening apples showed no change in price at New York. Cali- fornia Gravensteins brought $3.50 to $3.75 per box in eastern cities. Ship- ments from New York state have in- creased 100 per cent, totaling 326 cars, 802 cars being moved from all sections. Salmon Tint cantaloupes from the Turlock section of California declined 25 to 50 cents per crate, reaching a level of $1.50 to $1.75, August 27. Delaware and Maryland green meat standard 45's have been sold at 90 cents to $1.75. Shipments declined 300 cars. Franklin, Mich. — Fruit growers of Monroe, Macomb, Washtenaw and Wayne counties met with the Oakland County Horticultural Society, August 29, to consider plans for establishing community markets on or near the principal thoroughfares in the residen- tial districts of Detroit, where growers may sell direct and consumers and gro- cers buy. Potato movement has increased con- siderably in recent weeks, with a con- sequent decline in prices. Kansas Early Ohios have been sold to Kan- sas City jobbers at $1.50 to $1.75 per 100 pounds. Colorado and Idaho white varieties have fallen off 60 to 65 cents, closing at $2 65 to $2.75. The bulk of the shipmehts are from Maine, New York, Kansas and Idaho. Head lettuce, in crates of two dozen heads, brought good prices at St. Louis, Cleveland and Chicago, closing at $2.25i to .5t2..50. Washington Icebergs sold at $5 to $6 per crate of four to five dozen heads in middlewestern centers. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegretatles. Chicago, September 6. — ^Cucumbers, bushel basket, 75 cents to $1; leaf let- tuce, per box, 15 to 20 cents. New York, September 2. — Cucum- bers, 50 cents to $1 per basket; mush- rooms, per basket. .50 cents to $2.50; radishes, 100 bunches, $1 to ,$2; toma- toes, per 15-lb. basket, .35 cents to $1. New York Vegfetable Market. All New York state shipping points contributed to heavy receipts of lettuce during the week. Supplies were so great that there was but moderate de- mand for the best stock. Prices ranged from three to nine cents per head, wholesale. The superior lettuce from further up state netted higher returns than that from Orange county; crates contain 24 heads each. The first small shipment of cauliflower from Long Island arrived recently. On September 2, Long Island cauliflower was quoted at $3 to $5 per crate, con- taining from 12 to 18 heads. The supply of green corn from Long- Island is also heavy, with a good de- mand for large, well selected stock, but practically no call for poor ears. Wholesale prices i-anged from one to three cents per ear. Values are about the same as during 1920. Horse Radish Insect Enemies. Even the pungent and tear-starting qualities of horse-radish are not suffi- cient to discourage insect enemies. In addition to two other specific and two incidental pests preying upon this plant, entomologists of the United States Department of Agriculture re- port a third specific enemy, known as the European horse-radish webworm and described in a bulletin of that title. Department Bulletin No. 966, just issued. The caterpillar, which does the most destruction, is of medium size and is also known as the purple- backed webworm. as well as by its regular name. While favoring horse- radish, it is also known to attack turnip and cabbage, and after feeding on the lower surface of the leaves sometimes webs them together near the ground. When abundant, it at- tacks the stalks even down to the roots. It was first discovered in injuri- ous numbers in Virginia, near the District of Columbia in 1919, and oc- casional attacks have been noted in Massachusetts. New York, New Jer- sey, and Wisconsin. The moth of the species is rather a brig'ht ocher yellow, with a wing pread of about one inch, peculiarly spotted. The eggs are de- posited in compact masses containing from half a dozen to a score. They are a little brighter green than the leaf, and each exs is surrounded bv an irregular ring of yellow spots. At least two generations a year are pro- duced in Virginia. The webworm may be controlled by arsenicals and by hand-picking on horse-radish, and more readily on other crops by fall and spring plowing and frequent cultivation. Boston, Mass. wedding flowers in good dem-and. Business this week has been almost at a standstill. The only feature was the call for wedding flowers. Lily of the valley, orchids, white roses, swain- sonia, and sweet peas were in good demand. Sweet peas and orchids are very scarce with not nearly enough to go around. Orchids are selling at $18 to $24 a dozen. Other stock coming in is meeting with poor demand. The best roses selling at eight to 10 cents, asters at two and three cents, and gladioli at three and four cents. A few chrysanthemums came to market this week but they were of rather poor quality and sold at $1.50 to $2 per dozen. The opinion of most of the retailers is that business will be good this fall owing to the numerous wed- ding orders which they are booking every day. NOTES. Philip L. Carbone, proprietor of one of the largest florist and art stores in the city, suffered a cerebral hemmor- rhage, September 2 and is in a critical condition. Eric Laurentz, who has been con- fined to the hospital with appendicitis, is now able to be at work again. John P. Fitzgerald opened his new store on Huntington avenue, Septem- ber 3. E. F. S. CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JEItSIST WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemam NoveHlea My Specialtly. Mention the American Florist when loritina Miscellaneous Stock Cleveland Cherries, field 35c, 3Sc, 50c Xmas Peppers, i in i5o Primula Obconica.S in lOe Primula Obconica, 4 in aoo Cyclamen, 4 in -lOo StevlB, dwarf, 2 in 4o Forget-Me-Nots, 2 in. , winter-flowering. . .4o Per 1( 1000 Matchless Carnation plants tio.or 1000 Hardy Phlox, all colors 10.00 Sprengeri, 2 in 3.00 Swainsona, 3 in lo.oo Rosendale Greenhouses DELANSON, N. Y. Mention the American Floi-ist when writinp Mulfiflora Japonica Rose Seedlings Best American Rose Stock for Budding and Grafting. New England grown, well rooted. No. 1. 4-6 mm ' ... . ... »15.0D per 1000 No. 2. 2-4 mm 10.00 per 10(0 Ready for delivery after November Isfe. C. R. BURR S COMPANY, Manchester, Conn. 1921. The American Florist. 489 Ready Reference Section 15 CENTS, MET, PER LINE ASPARAGUS. Asparagrua plumosus and Sprengerl seed- lings. $1.26 per 100; $12.00 per 1,000; 2Vi- in. pots. $6.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1,000; 3-in. pots, $10,00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN, 43 West 18th St. New York. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengerl seed- lins. A few hundred at $1.00 per 100. ED- GAR EASTBRDAT, Nokomis, 111. Asparagus Sprengerl, l^Jj-ln., $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harri- son Co.. Painesville, O. Asparagus Sprengerl. ODOR GREENHOUSES, 2V2-in., 4V2C each. Tola. Kan. ASPIjENIUM. Asplenium Nidus Avis (Bird's Nest Fern). Good strong healthy stock, 3-in. pots at 35c each. Packing- material charged for at cost. WM. K. HARRIS. 55th and Springfield Ave., W. Philadephia, Pa. BEGONIAS. Begonias. Melior. Cincinnati. Mrs. J. A. Peterson. 2 % -in. pots from top cuttings at $30.00 per 100; Chatelaine. 2% -in. pots at $7.00 per 100; Patten. 2% -in. pots at $8.00 per 100, and Pride of Newcastle, 2^ -in. pots at SIO.OO per 100. Begonia Rex. beat varieties, mixed. 2^A-inch pots, $16.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN. 43 West 18th St. New York. Begonia Prima Donna and Tuminosa. Extra fine stocky plants in bloom; 4-inch. $26.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL CO., 1643 Broadway. Denver. Colo. BULBS. Lilium Formosum. New crop, fine sound bulbs, well ripened. 7 to 9 in. (300 to case), $20.00 per 100; $66.00 per case; 11 to 13 in. (120 to case), $66.00 per 100; $60.00 per caae. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. CALIjAS. calla, ^thiopica. large plowbrina white calla. Home-grown Bulbs Free from Dry Rot. 100 1,000 1 -IH-inch $8.00 $75.00 ■1'4-%-inch 12.00 110.00 1%-1%-inch 16.00 160lOO l?i-2 -inch (Mammoth 3ulbs)20. 00 186J)0 2 -2% -inch (Jumbo Bulbs) . . 26.00 Ask for prices on Freesias and other bulbs. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St. New York CALLA BULBS. Calla Aethiopica. the popular white calla, clean, sound bulbs, all with crown shoots. Size. Diameter. Per 100 Per 1000 1% to IVa-inch $6.00 $50.00 1% to 2 -inch 8.00 76.00 2-inoh and up 16.00 126.00 Satiafactlon guaranteed. SBVIN-VINCENT CO. 612 Washington St. San Francisco, Calif. CARNATIONS. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Ready Now. 100 1.000 Matchless $12.00 $100.00 White Enchantress 12.00 100.00 Pink Enchantress 12.00 100.00 Ward 12.00 100.00 Thenanthes 12.00 100.00 Aviator 12.00 100.00 Beacon 12,00 100.00 Enchantress Supreme 14.00 12Q,00 M. C. GUNTERBBRG, Randolph and State Street. Chicas.0. Carnations. Matchless, fine bushy stock, $6.00 per 100, $58.50 per 1.000; Aviator, good plants, but not so heavy. $8.00 ^ler 100. Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON, Cedar Falls. la. 3.000 fine Matchless, to close. $6.00 per 100; $67.50 per 1,000; packing included. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON. Cedar Falls, la. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. WHITE ENCHANTRESS. $9.00 per 100; $80.00 per 1,000. WIETOR BROS. 30 Baat Randolph St. Chicago 2,000 Enchantress per 1,000. NIC REDING' 6731 Ridge Ave. $8.00 per 100; $76.00 Chicago Carnationa. Write for price Hat of latest varietiea. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette. Ind. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemum novelties for 1921. Pre- liminary list free. Elmer D. Sm,ith & Co., Adrian, Mich. CINERARIAS. Very best large-flowering Cinerarias : finest cdlars and imported strain. 2 '^ -inch, $7.00 per 100; 3-inch. $15.00 per 100; 4-inch. $25.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAU CO., 1643 Broadway, Denver, Colo. CLEVELANB CHERRIES. Cleveland Cherries. 3^-inch in bloom and fruit, $6.00 per 100; 4-in., $8.00 per 100. Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON. Cedar Palls, la. Cherries. Orange Queen and Cleveland. 2%-in., frame grown, vigorous plants. $7.00 per 100. $65.00 per 1,000. Paper pots, securely cleated. Cash with order. PETER PEARSON, 5732 Gunnison St., Chicago. 111. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN Prom German seed. 3-in.. ready for 4-in $20.00 per 100; $180.00 per 1.000. Assorted colors except white. In paper pots. Cash with order. PETER PEARSON 5736 Gunnison St.. Chicago CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM SEED NOW READY. Glory of Wandsbek, dark and light shades of salmon. Daybreak, delicate shade of salmon. Brilliant Red. large and fine. Pure White, extra select. White — Pink Eye, very large and fine. Rosea Superba. deep shell pink. Rose of Marienthal, light pink, dark, eye. Magnifica, dark rosy pink, very fine. Lavender, very beautiful. Above varieties. $12.00 per 1.000 net. Por novelties, price list and cultural direc- tions, sent on application. J. A. PETERSON & SONS Westwocd, Cincinnati, O. Cyclamen for one week only. 2 H -in., $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1,000. 3-in.. $20.00 and $25.00; 4-in.. $40.00 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, III. CYCLAMEN PLANTS. 4-inch $35.00 per 100 Extra heavy stock. PETER PEARSON, 5736 Gunnison St.. Chicago. Cyclamen. See our special offer of 214-in.. 3-in. and 4-in. in our display ad on page 437. MATTHEWSON'S, Sheboygan, Wis. DAISIES. Daisies, fine bushy stock, 4-lnch pots, fine for planting on bench, $10.00 per 100. Ca^h. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON. Cedar Palls. Iowa. FERNS. FERNS — Strong 2% -in., $6.50 per 100; $66.00 per 1.000. Boston, Roosevelt. Teddy. Jr.. Verona. Whitmanii. New Maoawii. $10.00 per 100; $96.00 per 1.000. Larger sizes, ask for prices. Table fern seedlings, $3.00 per flat; best varieties. Fteris Wimsetti. Wilsonii, Cyr- tomium (Holly), Aspidium. Albo Lineata, ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St. New York BOSTON FERNS. Good, strong bushy stock. 5-ln W-*" 6-in 'B 7-ln -11 10-in • 2-00 Packing charges free. DAVIS FLORAL CO., Davenport, l3- Table ferns, standard varieties. 2^ -in.. $5.00 per 100. HBNRT SMITH FLORAL CO.. INC. Grand Rapids, Mich. Hardy Ferns, 111. descriptive list mailed. L. MOSBAEK, Ferndale, Askov. Minn. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 440 The American Florist. Sept. 10, FREESIAS. Freesias. Purity, fine stock, % to %, $11.00 per 1,000; % to %, $17.00 per 1,000. S. S. Skidelsky & Co.. 60 Park Place, New York. Freesia, Improved Purity. % to %-in,, $9.00 per 1,000. Wm. P. Kasting Co., 668- 670 Washington St., Buffalo, N. T. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, Nutt Buchner. Ricard, Poite- vtne and Viaud. Good short jointed plants. 2-in., $3.60 per 100; $36 per 1,000. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany. N. Y. Geraniums, rooted cuttings only, send for prices. ALBERT M. HERR. R. F. D. 8, Lancaster. Pa. GINSENG. BIG PROFITS. Growing Ginseng. We can supply Roots and. Seeds THAT ALWAYS GROW. Established 1870. WM. RENNIE CO., Limited Cor. Adelaide and Jarvis Sts. Toronto. Canada GREENS. Decorative Greens. Magnolia leaves, beech and oaJt sprays. Write for samples and prices. The Decorative Greens Co., KInston, Ala. HYDRANGEAS. French Hydrangeas, 2U-inch pots. $8.00 and $10.00 per 100. Best varieties. See previous issue. ROMAN J. IRWIN, 43 West 18th St.. New York. IRISES. IRISES. 87 varieties, true to name; nice young stock, special prices, write for list. GIL- BERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie, Mo. IVIES. Hardy English Ivy. Exceptionally good stock. 2-in., $2.76 per 100, $26.00 per 1000; 3-in., $3.76 per 100, $36.00 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. KENTIAS. Kentia Forsteriana, 2^ -in.. $12.00 per 100; 3-in., $20.00 per 100; 4-ln., $60.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. lilLY OF THE VAIil/EY. Valley pips. From cold storage. $30 per 1,000: $16 per 600; $8 per 260; $4 per 100. H. N. Bruns, 3032-42 W. Madison street, Chicago. Lily of the Valley pips. Extra fine strain. exhibitive size. German "Tubeck pips." Write for prices. J. M. THORBURN & CO., 63 Barclay St.. New York. NARCISSI. Narcissi. Sir Watkln's bulbs, bound to bloom. $3.00 per 100. Cash. HUGH C. SCHMITT. Evansville. Ind. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO., orchid growers and raisers. Southgate, London, England. Cat- tley^. Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. OTAHEITE ORANGES. Otaheite Oranges. 3-ln., fine to grow on, $10.00 per 100: $86.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. TANSIES. PANSY PLANTS — Steele's Greenhouse Special and Private Stock, also Vaughan's International Mixed; strong, large, stocky plants, none better. These plants and strains will please you, $4.00 per 1,000; 3,000 for $11.26: 6.000 for $17.60. Cash. Ready Sept. 1. Orders booked now. BRILL CELERY GARDENS Kalamazoo Mich, PRIMUIiAS. Primula obconica, 2% -in., good strong plants at $6.00 per 100: $66.00 per 1,000; 4-ln, at 25c: 6 in. at 60c: 6-in. at 75c; Malacoides, 2% -in., $6.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH FLORAL CO.. INC. Grand Rapids, Mich. Home Grown Stock miiiiiumimiuiimnmimmirmimniiimiimnnnniniuiiiHinniiiii Greatly iRcreased Dimand Because of the Federal embargo against the im- portation of most kinds of Garden Plants, Roots and Bulbs, home grown stock is now in greatly increas- ed demand. If you have any to offer or are likely to have it soon, advertise in these columns now. PRIMULA OBCONICA GIGANTEA, 2.}i- in.. grown from best Ronsdorfer strain. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1.000. Following Colors — red. rose, apple blossom, lavender, salmon, white, oculata and compacta. Pri- mula Chinensis, Malacoides and Townsendii. 2% -in., same price. New Primula Malacoides Conspicua. Large flowering, clear rose with large yellow cen- ter, 2-in pots., $8.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th Street New York Primula Obconica Gigantea. Our own strain and our reputation for this strain warrants us in saying that it is the best obtainable. This stock is in very fine shape, ready to be transferred to larger sizes. 2V*. inch, $7.00 per 100; 3-inch. $16.00 per 100: 4-inch, $26.00 per 100. Primula Malacoides Townsendii, 2-inch. $7.00 per 100. Ready Sept. 10. THE PARK FLORAL CO.. 1643 Broadway, Denver. Colo. Primula Obconica Gigantea. Kermesina, red; and Rosea, pink: extra good 2% -inch, ready for 4-inch. $4.50 per 100. Cash. Im- Immediate delivery. BRILL CELERY GARDENS Kalamazoo Mich. PRIMXri^AS. Primula Obcomla, Kermesina, Coerulea, Alba and mixed, $5.00 per 100; $46.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- ville, O. PRIVET. Privet. Ibola and Amoor River. R. C, 76c per 100. ODOR GREENHOUSES, lola, Kans. ROSES. Multiflora Japonica Rose Seedlings. Best American Rose stock for budding and graft- ing. 4-6 mm.. $16.00 per 1,000; 2-4 mm.. $10.00 per 1,000. C. R. Burr & Co., Man- chester, Conn. FRANK W. DUNLOP The 1920 Wonder! Own-root stock ready for immediate de- livery. $35.00 per 100; $300.00 per 1.000. CHARLES H. TOTTY CO. Madison, N. J. ROSES. 1.000 Columbia Roses, own root, 2^ -inch pot, $10,00 per 100. $90.00 per 1.000. Can ship at once. ELI CROSS 150 Monroe Ave., Grand Kaplds. Mich, Roses. Bench plants. 260 White Killar- ney, 100 Pink Killarney, 260 Champ Wei- land. 100 Milady, at $10.00 per 100. Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON, Cedar Falls. Iowa. Roses. Own root. 1,000 Dunlop, 3-in.. good stock at $18.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL CO., Denver, Colo. SEEDS. Seeds: Winter-flowering Sweet Peas. Carefully grown for us by an expert seedi grower. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement on front cover page of this Issue. A. Henderson & Co.. 166 N, Wabasb Avenue, Chicago. Seed. Cyclamen. Best English and Cfer- man strain, separate colors. Salmon- Wandsbek and Salmon King. $16.00 Ber 1,000. All other colors, $12.00 per 1.000. S. S. SKIDELSKY &. CO., 60 Park Place.. New York. Seeds, Flower In all seasonable varieties^ For varieties and prices see display ad- vertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Henry F. Michell Co.. 616-518 Market St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Seeds. Pedigree and selected stocks or rutabaga, turnip, cabbage. Savoy cabba,ge. beet and mangel; flower seeds. Write for special prices. Kelway & Sons, Langport, Eng. Seeds, Sweet peas, Spencer's grandiflora,. etc. Asters and flower seeds in general. Tomato, lima and pole beans. John Bod- ger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif, Seeds. The largest French cultures of Primulus. Ask for prices 1921 crop. Mala- coides. $22.69 per lb. JH. PAQUET. bd., Magnan. Nice (France). Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, aciuash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed' and field corn on contract. Edgar F. HurfC, Swedesboro, N. J. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Aliout It. 1921. The American Florist. 441 SEEDS. Seeds. The Kenilworth Giant Pansy. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Chas. Frost. Kenilworth, N. J. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, muskmelon. squash and pumpkin: sweet, flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley, Neb. i Seed. Cyclamen. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. American Bulb Co., 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, Seeds. Sweet Peas. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cu- cumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds. Specialties: Pepper, eggplants, to- mato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers. Pedricktown. N, J. Seeds. Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion sets potato. Prices will be quoted upon applica- tion. S. D. Woodruff & Sons. 82 Dey St., New York. Seed 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 vegetables of all kinds in quantity and highest qual- ity. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. T. Seeds. Specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet pea, 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 St., Chicago. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon, squash and pump- kin seed, sugar, flint and fleld corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co.. Waterloo, Neb. Seed. Pansy. Finest Imported wlnter- flowerini» Benary's Giant. %-oz.. $1.00. Peter .Hollenbach fleed Store. ChicaKO. Seed. Lawn mixtures and field, whole- sale. Write for prices. Atlantic Grass Seed Co., 46 W. Broadway, New York, Seed. Flower and Garden seeds. Sweet pea and nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed Co., Arroyo Grande. 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, Seeds. Choice sweet peas, nasturtium and flower. L. D. Waller Seed Co., Gua- dalupe, Calif. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Fish Seed Co.. Carpinteria. Calif. SEEDS. For the wholesale trade only. Braslan Seed Gfrowers' Co., San Jose, 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. SMIIiAX. Smllax, 2% -Inch. Good plants. $3.00 per 100. MATTHEWSON'S, Sheboygan, Wis. Southern Wild Smllax, $7.50 per case. The E. F. Winterson Co.. 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. MISCELLANEOUS. It Fats Its Shonlder to the Wheel. SWEET PEAS. Yellow Sweet Peas. See display adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. McClena- han Greenhouses. 40th and Philips streets, Oklahoma City, Okla. MISCELLANEOUS. TOBACCO PRODUCTS. Fine clean dust. 100 lb. bag, $3.00: bOO lbs.. $10.00. Fresh, dry stems, 300 lb. bale, $4.00. P. O. B. Lane Pa. Write for sam- ples and quantity prices. TOBACCO PROD. CO.. Box 282 D., Lancaster. Pa. Seed packets for 1921. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogues, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitch- burg, Mass. Thomson's celebrated manure. Sold by all dealers or from sole makers. Wm. Thomson & Sons, Ltd., Clovenfords, Scot- land. Concrete bench legs. 16-in. high. Ship- ment made from our Joliet plant at Jollet, 111. Write for particulars and prices. DAVIS-JOLIET CO., Davenport. Iowa, Gold letters of best quality. Prices great- ly reduced. Write today for samples and prices. J. Lichtenberger, 1560 Avenue A.. New York. Meyers' Green Florists' Thread is the best for all florists' purposes. Write for prices. John C. Meyer. Florist Thread Works, Lowell, Mass. Imported Bohemia Hyacinth glasses and Partridge berry bowls. Prices and catalog on application. N. Wapler, 134 Duane St.. New York. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Cata- logues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, O. 1,000 letterheads and 1.000 envelopes, $8.60. Good stock. Cash please. Gorham Printery, Inc., 642 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a century. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Box 404, Dundee, III. Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Catalogues. L,arge runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House, 623 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. Write for samples and price. Henry A. Dreer, 713 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Fa. Peach trees, roses and evergreens a spe- cialty with us. Write for prices. SOUTH- ERN NURSBY CO, Winchester, Tenn Florist specialties and supplies of every description. Sam Seligman, 116 W. 28th St.. New York, Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Giblin & Co.. Utica, N. Y. 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: 60. •OO. $11.00. W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 462 Erie St.. Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. Cut 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., Springfield. Mass. Pillsbury Carnation Staples. 1.000 for 3Sc. 3,000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury. Galesburg, III. ff You Do No! Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Aiiout It. 442 The American Florist. Sept. 10, FERTILIZERS. Ground tankage delivered to your railway station for $60.00 per ton. Hardwood ashes for $30.00 per ton. Terms: Tour clieck when goods arrive. GEORGE STEVENS. Peterborough. Ontario. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co., 809 Exchange Ave., U. S. Tarda, Chicago. Clay's. Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAT & SON, Stratford, London, England. Wizard Brand Manure. The Pulverized Manure Co.. 32 Union Stock Tards, Chicago. FLORISTS' SUPMiEES. Florists' supplies; baskets, chiffons and novelties. Write or wire your orders. Will ship same day order is received. Pitta- burgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa, Everything the best in florists' supplies. H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. 1127 Arch St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Everything in florists' 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 CONSTRTKTTION. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof ma- terial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Moniger Co., 908 Blackhawk St.. Chi cage. Grreenhouse glass, paint and putty. Hooker's Dolesco brand. Big stock, priced right, good brands. H. M. Hooker Paint & Glass Co.. 651-659 W. Washington Bly.d.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dletsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave.. Chicago. Greenhouses, superior in construction, durable and inexpensive. Write for esti- mates. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 3100 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship tap, flooring, white cedar posts, etc., everything in lumber. Adam, Schillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St.. Chicago. INSECTICIDES. Hall's Nicotine Fumigator. A specially prepared tobacco powder saturated with 12 '/2 per cent pure nicotine — guaranteed. 1 lb., $1.25; 2^4 lbs., $2.50; 10 lbs., $8.50. Hall Tobacco Chemical Co., St. Louis, Mo. Aphine, $1 per qt., $2.50 per gal. Fun- gine, $1 per qt., $3.50 per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt., $3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madison. N. J. LABELS. LABELS for nurserymen and fl»rists. Benjamin Chase Co.. Derry Village. N. H. POTS AND PANS. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H. Hews & Co., Inc., Cambridge. Mass. Pots. Florists'. Prices low and quality guaranteed. The Progressive Clay Co.. 9th floor, Marbridge BIdg.. New York. Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aatec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Zane Pottery Co., South Zanesville, O. Florists' red pota. Write us for prices before buying. George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Herndon St.. Chicago. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Allen, J. K., New York. Amling Co., B. C. Chicago. Angermueller Co., Geo. H.. St. Louis. Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Berger Bros., Philadelphia. Pa. Berning, H. G., St. Louis, Mo. Brenner, Edward, New York. Budlong Co., J. A.. Chicago. Charles, Harry, New York. Chicago Flower G^rowers' Ass'n.. Chicago. Coan. J. J., Inc.. New York. Doyle & Booth, New York. Erne & Company, Chicago. Poerster Co., Joseph, Chicago. Ford, M. C. New York. Ford, William P., New York. Froment. H. E., New York. Goldstein, I., New York. Hart, G^o. B.. Rochester. N. Y. Hentz & Nash. Inc., New York. Holton & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Kasting Co., W. F., Buffalo, N. Y. Kennicott Bros.. Chicago. Kervan Co., The, New York. Kessler, Wm. A., New York. Krutchen, John, Chicago. Kuhl, George A., Pekin. 111. Mackle. William, New York. McCallunl Co.. Pittsburgh. Pa. Meconi, Paul, New York. Millang, Joseph A., New York. Neidinger Co., Jos. G., Philadelphia, Pa. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Nieasen Co., The Leo, Philadelphia. Pa. Piorson. A. N., Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Pil'sburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh. Pa. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. PoUworth Co., C, Milwaukee. Wis. Pyfer & Co., A. T.. Chicago. Randall Co., A. L., Chicago, Reid, Edward. Philadelphia. Pa. Reinberg, George, Chicago. Reinberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. Rusch & Co.. Gust.. Milwaukee, Wis. Siebrecht, Geo. C. New York. Sullivan, Dolan & Co., New York. Tonner, O. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co., Chas. H., Madison, N. J. Traendly & Schrenck, New York. Traveling Wholesale Florists, New York. United Cut Flower Co., New York. Vaughan, A L. & Co., Chicago. iiiiniiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiitiiii''. Bailey's I New Standard | Cyclopedia I <>' I Horticulture SIX SPLENDID VOLUMES. Price, $48.00. Sold Only in Complete Sets. Carriage paid to any part of the United States. American Florist Go. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO | '.illliilniliilllllllliiiiiMiliilltiliiliiilliillluilltlilitliillimilillitlllltiiinlllllllllliih' Wired Toothpicks 10.600, ¥3.50; 60,000, $11.00, Mannfactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample Free. For Sale by Dealers. C^fclKcM^ CmU-tte)-IFflir|| PRINTING Of Every Description. Oup prices talk. Samples free. A. H. KRAUS, 409 Chestnut St., Milwaukee, Wis. Mention the American Florist when writinp WHOIiESAIiE OUT FLOWERS. Weiland & Risch Co., Chicago. "Weiss, Herman, New Tork. Wietor Bros., Chicago. Winterson Co., E. P,, Chicago. Young & Co., A. I.. New York. Zech & Mann, Chicago. If You Do Not Find What Yqu Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds About If. 1921. The American Florist 443 The recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and soft scale. FUNGIME. For mildew, rust and other blights afEecting flowers, fruits and vegelablea. VERMINE. For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. Quartp $1.00 Galloiip $3.00 Sold by Dealers. Aphine Mfg. Company MADISON, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Florists' Pots Our plant at York, Pa., has made florists' pots for nearly ninety years. We took First Prize at Last Three Exposi- tions. We may not be the oldest manufacturers in our line, but assuredly have the best pots. Try ds od your nert order. Prices Low. Quality Guaranteed. Address all commnnications to The Progressive Clay Company MarM/Balfdlng. NCW YOfk Cltj Branch Office, Bulletin Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa Mention the American Florist when writing Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Larg- est, Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EOmON Published quarterly. Annual subscrintlon for weekly and quarterly numbers. One Dol- lar. (International money or- der.) Subscribe today and keep In touch with Euronean markets and tooics. THE HORTKULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY BVRNIiBT, BIVGLAND. Mention the American Florist when writing }$8.50 1,000 Letterheads 1,000 Envelopes Bond Stock — Send Cash with order. All work is guaranteed. Proofs fur- nished of work before printing', so that any changes necessary may be made. QORHAM PRINTERY, INC. 542 Sonth Dearbom Street, CHICAGO. We Print Everyttiing. Mention the American Florist when writing WhenY)u Are Beady To Talk Building SaAj Vken and Vhere and Veil Be There fof4& Bnrnhamfe ^ Irvington New York 1^^ Boston Cleveland Philadelphia Toronto Chicago mm Gc>T\Gt7&t& F*o«»t :m:oi^<» W^^mKd' Light, strong, durable. Made of sheet steel. Make your own concrete posts for your benches. They cost less than Cedar Posts and last forever. Grower should have our Post Moulds on hand. Prices gladly submitted upon request. Superior Machine & Boiler Worics 840-850 West Superior Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing It Lets the Florist Sleep GIBLIN GREENHOUSE BOILER Guaranteed to Sept. 1st against decline and advance. Send for catalog now. GIBLIN & COMPANY, Utica, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing John C. Mooinger Co. GREENHOUSES Desigmers - Mannfactarera - BtiUden We seU the complete house or any part 908 Blackhawk St., CHICAGO, ILIj. Before No loss It you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPIiES 3Bo per 1000: 3,000 (or $1.00 Postpaid ■Wm. Schlatter & Son After 12 Pynction St., Springfield, Mass. 444 The American Florist. Sept. 10, Index to Advertisers. Alien! K 425 Alpha Floral Co 426 Americ'n Bulb Co... I AmlingECCo 421 Andersons A .426 AngermuellerG H Co 417 Aphine Mfg Co 443 ApolloFlowerShop 428 AtlanticGrassSdCo.435 B Baerjulius 426 Barclay Nursery ....436 Barnard W W Co... 435 Barnes W J 429 Bassett& Washburn. 414 BattistaMatthew A. .430 Baumer Aue 431 Baum's Home of Flowers 42S Baur Window Glass Co IV BayersdorferH&Co .420 Bees Ltd 427 Berger Bros 422 Berning H G 422 Blackistone Inc 430 Bodeer] &Sons Co. 437 Bohannon Flo Co. ..426 Botanical Nura Co ..420 Bramley&Son 426 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 432 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 430 BrennerEdward 425 Broadway Florist 429 Brown A J Seed Co.. 432 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 434 Bruns HN 433 Bryan Alonzo J ....437 Budlong Co J A 419 Bunyard 429 BuroeeWACo 434 Burr C R& Co 438 California Florists... 426 Callahan TJ& Co... 442 Central Floral Co.... 431 Charles Harry 424 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 415 Clark EB Seed Co.. 434 Clarke'sSons D 429 Clay &Son m Coan J J 424 Conard & Jones Co. !436 CongressFl'w'r ShD.429 Cooke Geo H 431 Cottage Gardens Nurseries 436 Cowee W J 442 Coy H C Seed Co... 437 Craig Robt Co 437 CulpWH&Co 429 Danker Fred A 429 Dards Chas 429 Decorative Greens Co 420 Diener Richard Co.. 435 Dietsch A & Co IV Dominion FloralCo. 430 Dorner F&Sons Co .437 Doyle & Booth.. ..424 DreerH A Ill 444 Dunlopjohn H. . . . . .430 Eble Charles 428 Eckrich A 430 Edwards Folding Box Co IV Erne& Co 420 Eyres HG 426 Fallon Florist 431 Fish HenryBerrien..433 Foerster Co Jos 416 Foley Greenhouse Mfg Cd. IV Ford M C 425 Ford William P 425 Fox's 428 Frey & Frey 428 Froment HE 425 Frost Chas 434 Furrow & Co 429 GasserJ M Co 426 George Alex S 426 Giblin&Co 443 GnattOve Co The.. .420 Goldstein 1 425 GorbamPrinterylnc 443 Grakelow Chas H . .426 Grand RapidsFloCo. 429 Grimm & Gorly 428 GudeBros 431 H HabermehrsSonsJJ.426 Hammond's Paint & Slug Shot Wks.. IV Hardesty & Co 430 HartGeoB .425 Hart Henry 431 Haven Seed Co 433 Hayes Irene 430 HeinlJohnG & Son. 426 HendersonA&Co..I 434 Henderson Lewis. ... 431 Hentz&Nash 424 Hess & Swoboda....427 Hession 429 Hews& Co A H Ill Hill DNursCo 436 Hogewoning & Sons. 4.37 Hollywood Gardens. 423 Holm & Olson 428 Holton & HunkelCo.423 Hooker H M Glass &PaintCo Ill Hort Advertiser ... 444 Hort Trade Journal. .443 Houghton Gorney Flower Shop 426 Hurff Edgar F. 435 I Ickes-BraunMill Co. IV Idlewild Greenhs 431 Jahn Hugo 431 Johnson & Chronis..426 Joy FloralCo 430 IC Kasting WF Co.... I Ke!lerPott'yCoGeo..III Keller SonsJB 427 Kplway &Son 433 Kennicott Bros Co. .414 KervanCoThe 425 Kessler Wm. 425 Kottmiller A 429 Kram A H 442 Kroeschell Bros Co. 444 Kruchten John 421 KuhlGeo A 437 Lagarde&Speelman.434 Landreth Seed Co ... 435 LangeA 427 LangFlo &NursCo.428 Lichten berger J 424 Littlegeld Florist. . . .426 Lord&BurnhamCo .443 Louise Flo Shop 427 M McCallum Co 423 McClenahanGrhs...415 McHutchison& Co. .437 Mackie William 425 Malandre Bros 429 Mangel 426 Matthewson's. ..431 437 Meconi Paul., 425 Memphis Floral Co.. 429 Metaire Ridge Nurs.430 Meyer A- 430 Meyer John C Florist Thread Works 416 MichellHenryFCo..4.35 Millangjos A 425 Miller Bros Co 4.34 Miller Floral Co 427 Moninger J C Co 443 Murray Samuel 427 GREENHOUSE GLASS Best Brands SHARP, PTIRTRiDGE 6 CO. 2263 Lumber St., CHICflGO A Lit Nurserymen, Seeasmen and Flo- ** rlsts wishing to do business with Burope should send for the Horticultural Advertiser This is the British Trade Paper, beln;; 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 TRADES 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." liOWDHAM. NOTTS. ENGLAND. Mention the American Florist when writing A STIC A USEITNOWl F.O.PIERGECO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW VORK MASTICA is elastic and tenacious, admitfl of expansion and contraction. Putty be- comes hard and brittle. Broken glass easily removed without breaking other glass, as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. Mention the American Florist when writing N Neidinger JosG Co.. 423 NewellA 431 NY Cut Flower Ex.. 425 NY floral Co 428 Nielsen Knud 416 Niessen Leo Co 422 O Olympia Florist 429 P Park Floral Co .431 PedrickGR&Son..437 Pennthe Florist 430 Philips Bros 431 Pierce FO Co .444 Pierson F R Co ... . I Pierson AN(Inc)..I 412 Pieters-Wheeier Seed Co 432 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 431 Fillsburyl L 431 Pittsburgh Cut Flo Co 423 Podesta& Baldocchi.430 PoehlmannBrosCo.. II PollworthCCCo....423 Potter Floral Co 429 Progressive ClayCo.443 Pulverized Manure Co The Ill PyferAT&Co 421 R Randall A L Co 421 Randall's Flo Shop.. 430 Randolph & Mc- Clements 427 Rawlings Elmer 437 Ready Reference. . . . 439 Reed&Keller IV Regan Ptg House .. .IV ReidEdw 422 ReinbergGeo 421 Reinberg Peter 415 RiceBros 423 Rice Jerome B Seed Co 433 RobinsonICSeedCo.4.33 RockWmLFloCo..428 RodgersJ W 429 Rohnert Waldo 433 Rosaia Bros 431 Rosery Floral Co.... 431 Rosendale Grhs 438 RoutzahnSeedCo. ,433 RuschG&Co 423 S SalzerSeedCoJ A..430 Sceery Edw 431 Schiller the Florist.. 426 Schillo A Lum Co... IV Schlatter W & Son.. 443 Schmidt Chas L 426 Seligman Sam 421 Shaffer Geo C 430 Sharp Partridge & Co 44« SheppardHW 430 SiebrechtGeo C 425 Simon & Son IN.... 433 Situations & Wants .411 SkidelskySS&Co.. I Smith AW & Co. ...429 Smith & Co ED... 437 Smith Henry Flo Co 430 Speelman CJ&Sons.434 Storrs&Harrison Co. 437 StumppGE M 427 Sullivan Dolan &Co.424 Superior Machine & Boiler Works 443 T Thomson Wm & Son Ill ThorburnJM & Co.. 433 TonnerO A &L A..419 Totty Chas H 438 Traendly&Schenck.425 Traveling Wholesale Florist 425 Trepel Joseph 427 U United Cut Flo Co.. 425 V Vaughan A L Co ...427 Vaugban's Seed Store I 413 435 Vick's Sons Jas 433 VincentRJr&Sons Co I W Walker F Co 431 WallerLDSeedCo.435 The Customer's Interest First This is the basis of the Kroeschell standard. And this principle makes the Kroeschell policy the most liberal of all in the Greenhouse Boiler business. Kroeschell Bros. Co. 452 W. Erie Street, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Bailey's New Standard Cyclopedia of Borticulture Price: $48.00 Sold Only In Complete Sets American Florist Co. 440 S. Deai-bom St., CHICAGO Greer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Grecnlioaaes Drive easy and true, be- cause both bevels are on the same side. Can't twist and break the glass in driv- ing. Galvanized and will not rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Point is patented. No others like it. Order from yonr dealer er direct from as. Write for samples^ ' and price. HENRY A. DREER, I 714 CheslnDl Street, Philadelphia. Mention the American Florist when writing WaplerN 412 424 WeberFH 427 Weiland& Riscb...42l Weir Jas 430 Weiss Herman 425 Welch's Flower Shp. 431 Wietor Bros 416 Williams Mrs E A.. 428 Wlnterson Co E F..420 WittboldGCo 427 WittboldH & Son ..427 Wolf John 428 WolfsViU Bros & MorrisGoldensoQ .427 Woodruff SD &Sons.435 Yokohama NursCo .434 Young A L&C0....424 Zane Pottery Co. ...Ill Zech & Mann . .418 421 SmETioa is "ths Pram of the FbsseI; thsrs may bs mnrs cnmfart Mmidsbipa, but we are the Erst to taucb Unknawn Seas." Vol. LVII. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 17, 1921. No. 1737 The American Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1921 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post Olhce at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Evert Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Ptione: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.50 a year; Canada, $2.50; Kurope and Countries in Postal Union, S3.00. Volumes Halt Yearly From August 3, 1901. Single Copies, 10 cents. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American-Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Oppicebs— Thomas Roland, Nahaut, Mass., President; Adolphds Gudb, Washington, D. C, Vice-President; John Young, 41-43 West 18th St., New York, Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. Officeks-Elect — S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa., President; Samuel Mubkat, Kansas City, Mo., Vice-President; John Young, New York, Secretary; J. J. Hkss, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. The thirty-eighth annual convention will be held at Kansas City, Mo., August, 1923. Fifth National Flower Show. The Fifth National Flower Show will be held at Cleveland, O., March 25 to April 1, 1922. AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, ai Hotel Pennsylvania, New York, September 37-30, 1921: Oppicbbb: Richard Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., President; E. C. Vick 205 Elwood Ave.. Newark, N. J., Secretary. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION. Next annual meeting at Toronto, Ont., October 11-13,1921 OPPICEBS: Philip Breitmeteb, De- troit, Mich., President; H. G. Dillemdth, To- ronto, Ont., Vice-President; Albert Pocbelon, Detroit, Mich., Secretary ; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Next annual convention and exhibition at Chicago, November 16-17,1921. Ofpicers: S. S. Pennock. Philadelphia, Pa., President; N. J. WiEToB, Chicago, Vice- President; C.W. Johnson, 141 Summit Street, Rockford. 111., Secretary; Chas. H. Tottt. Madison, N. J., Treasurer. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting at Detroit, Mich., Sep- tember 13-15, 1921. Officers: F. H. Rutherford, Hamilton, Ont., President; W. B. Jones, 2800 Brighton Road, N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa., Secretary- Treasurer TARIFF HEARING. Trade Changes Proposed. Reeommendations that changes be made in the paragraphs of the Ford- ney tariff bill affecting florists and nurserymen were voiced by James Mc- Hutchison, of New yorlc, on behalf of the tariff committee of the Society of American Florists, at a hearing grant- ed by the senate finance committee. He asked that the wording of paragraph 751 be changed to read as follows : "Tulip, and narcissus bulbs, and lily of the valley pips, $2 per 1,000. Hya- cinth bulbs, $-1: per 1,000. Lily of the valley clumps, $10 per 1,000. Crocus bulbs, $1 per 1,000. Lily bulbs, $6 per 1,000. Gladioli bulbs, $5 per 1,000. All other bulbs, roots, root stocks, corms, tubers and herbaceous perennials, which are imported for horticultural purposes, 20 per centum ad valorem; cut flowers, fresh or preserved, 25 per cent ad valorem." That, he says, increases the range so as to make the paragraph definite. He told the committee that the house bill proposes rates of duty on some articles that are lower than necessary, while on other articles the rates are so high as to make importations thereof prohibitive. Further, the phraseology is loose and indefinite and would result in loss of revenue. The house bill proposes a rate on tulip bulbs of $4 per 1,000 as against 50 cents per 1,000 in the existing law. The proposed raise of 800 per cent would prevent the importation of all but high-priced varieties of tulips and would result in decreased revenue to the government. A duty of $1 or $2 per 1,000, four times as much as the present duty, will not materially decrease the return to the government. Narcissus bulbs are now dutiable at .$1 per 1,000, Mr. McHutchison stated, but it is proposed to increase the rate to $4. As with tulip bulbs, a 400 per cent raise would prevent the importa- tion of the cheaper varieties, thus re- ducing the total revenue to be derived from such imports. The florists recom- mended a rate of $2 per 1,000. This same applies to lily of the valley pips. The $4 rate would prevent the recov- ery of this line dislocated by the war, thus reducing the revenue. The witness declared that the rate proposed on lily bulbs could be in- creased without fear of reducing either revenue or imports. The rate in the Underwood law is .$5; the rate proposed in the Fordney bill is ?4 per 1,000. He thought that the rate could well be increased to $8, and did recommend a rate of $6 per 1,000. He declared that under no circumstances should this item be made dutiable on an ad valorem basis. The paragraph written as suggested, he said, would clarify the verbiage and prevent leak- age and consequent loss of revenue to the government. The wording of paragraph 752, it was contended, should be changed so as to prevent a serious loss of revenue. Rose stocks are increased 100 per cent over the present tariff, but this is ac- ceptable. Rose stocks, however, should be differentiated from rose plants. Under the proposed law both would be made dutiable at $2 per 1,000, whereas the latter are now dutiable at $40 per 1,000. The recommendation made by the florists is as follows : "Seedlings and cuttings of manetti, multiflora, briar, rugosa, and other rose stocks, three years old or less, $2 per 1,000 stocks; rose plants, budded, grafted, or on own roots, $40 per 1,000 plants; cuttings, seedlings, or grafted or budded plants of other deciduous or ornamental or evergreen trees, shrubs, or vines, including greenhouse plants, 20 per cent ad valorem." "That makes that paragraph very much more comprehensive and more definite," declared Mr. McHutchison. "We have been having to hire lawyers for years to interpret the tariff, and we want a tariff so that we can under- stand it without having to hire a lot of lawyers to interpret it. 446 The American Florist. Sept. 17, "Above all, we i-ecommend that the items mentioned above which are now dutiable on a specific, or per thousand, basis be retained on specific basis. There is no market value on such items, and as several hundred varieties each of tulip and narcissus and hya- cinth bulbs are imported, an ad va- lorem duty causes loss of revenue by the chang-ing of varieties on consular invoice. We' want a specific duty on everything that can come in under that heading. "While the American valuation plan of the house bill is perhaps practicable on manufactiyed articles, it is wholly unworkable on the horticultural items we are interested in. Such items are imported only because they can not be commercially produced in this country. Hence there is no American value ex- cept the cost price after the duty and importation expenses are added; and, being raw materials, they do not com- pete with other items of American pro- duction but are required by American producers. Ad valorem duties on bulbs would result in loss of revenue to the United States through the sub- stitution of varieties by dishonest for- eign exporters, making it difficult for honest American importers to compete with them." B. P. L. Fordney Tariff BUI. The peak of trouble breeding incon- sistency in the Fordney tariff bill is reached in the American valuation plan, according to F. W. Kelsey, of the F. W. Kelsey Nursery Co., New York. This plan authorizes the valuation and reassessment of duty by customs of- ficials at any time within a year after entries have been made of the goods. Even as modified, this unworkable mon- strosity as applied to all importations surpasses, anything heretofore known in tariff legislation, and attempts to re- strict importattions to the minimum point. The practical effect, Mr. Kelsey believes, will be to make all importa- tions pure and simple gambling, for no one for a year can possibly ascertain what any article passing through a United States custom house will cost. The result of its enforcement would further demoralize present business conditions, for appraisers at different ports would fix a different valuation on the same articles at the same time. A practical test of the actual work- ing of such a law became known in congress and the courts as the Steel Blooms case, which occurred during the period of 1879-1S82, when railroad construction was going rapidly foi-- ward. Steel blooms were largely im- ported for supplying the demand for rails, and although the ad valorem duty in the then tariff law was specifi- cally 30 per cent, a clause in the act gave the Secretary of the Treasury the right to revise or classify this item. On the arrival of the importations the owners were coolly informed that if they did not pay a duty of 45 per cent without protest, the steel would be re- classified at two and one-fourth cents per pound, making the duty 180 per cent. As this rate spelled ruin to many of the owners, the 45 per cent was thereupon paid. The amount involved in this excess of 15 per cent totaled $856,070.18. The matter was then tak- en up by congress, the only remedy for refund resting in this body, a United States court previously having decided that the legal rate was 30 per cent. Soon afterwards the Treasury Depart- ment, on full investigation, recom- mended the refund bills be passed and paid. Notwithstanding these records of facts the bills in congress for the re- turn"of this illegal duty became a veri- table play ;of battledore and shuttle- cock between the senate and the house, and it was not until the spring of 1921 that the claims amounting to $142,- 5,52.18 were paid. The Fordney bill, Mr. Kelsey says, is more of a prohibitive than a protective measure. The Payne-Aldrich law with its fatal consequences to the Republi- can party, was like a free trade law in comparison. Tulip bulbs are raised from $1 to $4 per thousand, an increase of 300 per cent. This is an article that cannot be grown successfully in this country. Lily of the valley is increased from $2.50 to $10 per 1,000, and so on throughout the list and other sched- ules. Under the opei-ation of Quarantine No. 37, an effective barrier is raised against all trees, shrubs, vines and plants, and only bulbs, a few seedlings and cuttings are admitted. It will be interesting to observe how the Fordney bill, as finally passed, will tend to com- plete the embargo nn all planting and forestry material. Laxca.ster, O. — Geo. W. Wells sus- tained a loss by fire recently, when his boiler house and packing room were damaged to the extent of $3,000, with no insurance. THE RETAIL TRADE Conductca by Robt. Kift, Pblla., Fa. Dahlias in Floral Work. It is good policy to make the most of every flower in its season, therefore, it is in order now to feature and in every way keep this popular fall favorite to the front as the flower for the time being. It has many attrac- tions that make it valuable to the florist. First, its comparatively low cost, then the great variety of form, size and color of the flowers, from which can be selected material for all kinds of design, spray or decorative work. It is also salable for cut flowers in dozens over the counter and if properly handled in the house will give as much satisfaction as anything at this season. It is only in the past decade that the dahlia has become a factor in the business. For many years growers fought hard for recognition; very good stock was peddled about at 50 cents per 100, but there was not much va- riety, methods of packing were also crude, the stock being always more or less bruised. Finally newer varieties began to appear, growers began dis- budding and grading- the stock, pro- ducing quality not possible before. Then followed the order system by DAHLIA BASKET. 1921. The American Florist. 447 means of which the retailer was as- sured of the varieties he wanted packed for him by the grower and de- livered in the original cases without further handling-. These business-like methods added at least 24 hours to the life of the flower and greatly increased its popularity. Dahlias are especially suited for all kinds of funeral work, the slender stemmed cactus, when wired, as well as many other types are much used for sprays, where they are as^showy as full bloom roses. The lig^ht and dark shades of pink, and the pure white in self colors or combined, produce splen- did color effect, artistically arranged and finished with ribbon or chiffon. They are sure to give satisfaction and leave a marg-in of profit that is scarcely equalled by any other flower. Baskets are now quite a popular ar- rangement for funeral remembrances, for there is the advantage of having the stems in water which insures their being fresh to the end of the service. Ai-ranged baskets are also beautiful as gifts for weddings, birthday and other anniversaries. When it is desired to ■quicken up a bit, small vase baskets filled with all one variety and displayed in quantity will make a striking win- dow. A well written card or two and the price prominently featured will soon start them on their mission. Srrsall boxes nicely arrang'ed, one ■dozen to a "box, displayed in quantity with a price card will be sure to start something. When such windows have been featured for a day or two and it is desired to make a change, the sale should be carried on in a smaller way in the store with fewer quantities, a small table being given to each, so that those who call for arrangements shown earlier in the week can still be sup- plied. EFFECTIVE FOK S.M'ALL TABLE DECOKATIONS. .As dahlias are so much used for small table decorations it Is well to keep a few arranged in flower bowls, vases and low baskets, showing how they can be displayed to the best ad- vantage. Such information is helpful to customers and appreciated. A large and two small rose bowls used as cen- ter and half centers for a long table, will make a showy decoration which if connected together with graceful curves of the same flowers, will add considerably to the effect. In house and church decorations for the wedding, dahlias are very decora- tive' and effective. In the dwelling, colors that will combine and add ar- tistic finish to the furnishings of the various rooms are red, all pink, or shades of orange or pure yellow, white, etc., giving each a separate decorative effect that will be -very noticeable. Half baskets or wall pockets are most useful to cover wall spaces in rooms where there are not vantage points on which to rest vases. The pockets and baskets can be placed in any desired position by means of a cord from the picture moulding above. Mantles can be made very showy with vases and low rose bowls by means of which an undulating decorative effect of one or two colors relieved with sprays of southern smilax or tasselled ferns is obtained. Used in connection with a festooning of southern smilax over mirrors, doorways, arches, ban- nister railings, etc., the dahlia can be used to produce "wonderful color effects. Vases of selected flowers are also suit- able for guest rooms. The breakfast or buffet tables can have a gorgeous center of high colored flowers, while that for the bridal party can be most DAHLIA VASE. artistically decorated with varying sizes of all white flowers from the largest to the most miniature. BRIDAL BOUQUETS. Very exquisite bridal bunches or baskets are possible with selected flow- ers of the dahlia. The loose fluffy forms of the cactus section are best, their thin wiry stems while not strong can be wired and made to stay put as the artist desires. With the bride's as a rule white, the maids can.be all yellow, all orange or in various shades of pink. These latter can take the form of a cluster or ribboned shower effect or made into hats or handle baskets to carry on the arm. Staffs can also be decorated with the same flowers and make a good showing. Pompon boutonnieres of miniature white dahlias are as pretty as if made of any other flower. THE CHURCH DECORATION. Long stemmed choice dahlias can be made almost as decorative as chrysan- themums in the decoration of the church. Tall floor vases and large pot covers artistically filled and raised on pedestals can be distributed to light up the palm and fern background with any color desired. Smaller vase baskets without handles placed on standards at regular intervals along the main aisle and filled with a loose shower effect will furnish a flower decked avenue for the bridal proces- sion, and without which no such deco- ration is really complete. A decorated prie dieu or similarly decked chancel rail is an important feature which should always be in place at the chancel or pulpit end of the center aisle. Next Week In the Flower Shop. The extreme heat of the past two weeks has made displays of inside cut flowers difficult, but hydrangeas, gladi- oli, asters and golden glow have been so plentiful that a very good showing with such stock can be made. Whether business is good or bad, it pays to have the shop always in a state of readiness, and inviting, the various baskets and vases of flowers each with a little artistic touch that makes them at once noticeable. A mass of golden glow in a large vase or basket, the flowers well placed with appropriate green and a ribbon or chiffon bow will look very striking. Selected flowers of the wild carrot also make a very pretty vase. Hydrangeas are also very showy and as they are now beginning to take on their fall tints, they are doubly effective. Golden rod is another of the wayside flowers that is well worth handling, if put up in a dozen or more sprays it will be found to have quite a sale. Dahlias are now here in all their glory. Of all the fall flowers there is nothing to compare with them in form and coloring. They require careful handling, however, from the time they are cut in the field through the vari- ous stages of curing, grading, packing, delivery, until they finally arrive in the retail store. They must never at 448 The American Florist. Sept. 17, any period be allowed to stand in a draft, as this will take the life out of them in a short time. A little printed card of instructions stating how best to care for them and restore life to any wilted blooms, should accompany every order. They are a splendid flower for a "welcome home" box to good customers as they arrive in town. Such little attentions pay, as they are almost sure to be appreciated. Run a special of small vase baskets filled with all one variety, such as Minnie McCuI- lough or Jack Rose. A window full of these will be certain to start some- thing. A conspicuous special sale price card must not be forgotten, it being as effective in their sale as the flowers themselves. Keep an eye on the newspapers; there are many store openings at this time which will interest those who make a specialty of small decorations. Regular orders may also be obtained from stores, who if the suggestion is made and a vase or two tried out on their counters or in the window, may make a showing of dahlias as long as they last. A choice fern or two will give a decorative artistic effect in most retail stores, it requiring but the sug- gestion in many cases to make the sale. It is time to be looking after the fall weddings, a window display with a decorated kneeling stool, bride's shower bouquet, one or two for the maids, and baskets for the flower girls will sug- gest the wedding. The newer type of dolls with suitable costumes will give a representation of the bridal party with miniature bouquets that with the proper setting will be sure to attract attention. Just a well made shower bunch will of itself suggest the wed- ding and is likely to bring in interested persons, which leads, should be assidu- ously followed up. Advance informa- tion is hard to get and should be made the most of, as first come, if the mat- ter is well presented, generally secures the job. Make the most of the flowers as they appear, the first of the season of anything is always worth featuring, and as such is sure to attract attention from flower lovers. First chrysanthe- mums, violets, or other flowers, gar- denias and something choice in roses, are all worth a special setting; these are certain to be admired and show that the store is up to date. Be sure to see that the lady visitor or cus- tomer does not go out without a flower to carry or wear; also, whenever pos- sible, a boutonier for all gentlemen who can be persuaded to wear them. The cost of this personal service will be trifling, but if all the trade would co-operate in making this the custom, the daily number of customers for bou- toniers would mount rapidly and sales in other store stocks could not help but be benefited. It is the number of customers, whether the amount purchased be large or small, that counts. Each satisfied person will have something good to say of the shop at every opportunity, so it is important to send every cus- tomer or visitor away with a smile and an assured welcome when they come again. A small box of flowers, nicely ar- ranged, displayed in the case or win- dow, will in its beauty suggest a use to the observer, and a sale is made that without this attractive arrangement would have been missed. Flowers are unquestionably beauti- ful in themselves, but the art in their presentation has much to do with their sale. This, that or the other form, presents a use or purpose recalling to the mind how appropriate it is, as a gift, much better possibly than some- thing else almost decided on. Follow up such a line, as this in the presen- tation of your stock and see the im- mediate results. As this is the wedding season, an- niversaries of events long gone before are now occurring daily. There should be a recognition of these in the form of baskets suitably made, for the wooden, tin, glass, silver and golden wedding anniversaries, showing one or two at a time. These are all good features for the window and will un- doubtedly bring business. Gude Bros. Make Changes. Adolph Gude and his three sons have withdrawn from the Gude Bros. Co., and have formed a new corporation, styled A. Gude & Sons Co. Announce- ment to this effect was made to the Washington correspondent of The Ameeican Fix)EIST in a statement, September 5. That the announcement comes as a great surprise to all who know this firm, is to put it very mildly. However, the action was taken in a friendly spirit, there apparently being no strife between the brothers or others in or employed by the original cor- poration. The Gude Bros. Co. was formed in 1906 as a corporation. The business prior to that time was known as A. Gude & Bro., having been established in 18S7 by Adolph Gude when he be- gan the purchase and sale of flowers. His little undertaking grew, and the following year he purchased four acres of land and erected three greenhouses in order to be able to sell his own productions. He built the houses him- self and the Anacostia range has grown until . now there are 30 acres of ground with 200,000 feet of glass. In 1889 he took his brother, William P. Gude, into the business. The lat- ter has been in charge of the distribu- tion of the firm's stocks, while Adolph Gude has devoted himself entirely to production. He will continue doing so, assisted by his sons, Edgar R. and Edwin N., who will be general manager and secretary, respectively, of the new corporation. His daughter. Miss Esther C. M. Gude, win be treasurer. Another son, Adolph E. Gude, will be vice- president. The property at 1318 Eye street. Northwest, has been acquired as the home of the new corporation, at an es- timated cost of $25,000. This building is to be entirely remodeled to meet the needs of the concern. Modern ice boxes will be installed and these will be cooled by a large refrigerating plant. An automobile service will also prob- ably be maintained for quick delivery to local customers and for the prompt dispatch of flowers for out of town con- signment. The concern is to engage strictly in a wholesale business. The store will be managed by Adolph E. Gude. The new wholesale establishment will be able to boast that it has the largest single range of glass in this locality, and it will also be able to supply all its own stock. Father and sons are well known throughout the industry and so favorably that there is no doubt they will be successful from the start. The former was vice-presi- dent last year of the Society of Ameri- can Florists, and has held oflice in many other organizations. He is very prominent in Masonic circles, holding- various oflices within the gift of the Masons of Washington. His son, Adolph E. Gude, is a member of the board of directors of the Washington Chamber of Commerce. William F. Gude will have his two sons, Ernest and Granville, and his daughter, Ame- lia, associated with him. They will continue the F street store and wil l operate the large range of green- houses on Bladensburg road. B. F. L. Gude Honored. William F. Gude was recently hon- ored by the French Economic Mission for services rendered to its members while in the United States. Their ap- preciation was manifested in a medal designed by S. E. Vernier, the French artist. The medal is oblong in shape, three inches long and two inches wide, is of bronze and bears Mr. Guide's name on the obverse side. It is quite an attractive medal and deeply cher- ished by its recipient. B. F. Ij. GUDE HONORED. Medal Presented to Wm. F. Gude, WashiDgton, D. C, by the French Economic Mission. 1921. The American Florist. 449 FLOAT BY GUDE BROTHERS, WASHINGTON, D. C. Gude Bros.' Float. The accompanying' illustration sliows a view of the Gude Bros, float which won the first prize as the finest non- government float in the pageant held in Washington, D. C, August 31, in honor of Theodore Roosevelt's mother. It was known as the "Beauty Float," the name having a double significance, since the original beauty of the design was enhanced by its cargo of 25 young women, consisting of those who ranked highest in the two beauty contests held by the Roosevelt Memorial Organiza- tion, July 27. B. F. L. Homes of English Nobility. There are about a thousand fine old homes of English nobility in Great Britain. There are 70 of the first class, requiring a permanent staff of 200 to 500 men, and 200 of the second class requiring from 100 to 200 men, the re- mainder employing from 50 to lOO men. Take Chatsworth, for instance. This place requires 70 gardeners and the general upkeep of the grounds cost the duke more than .$70,000 last year. Its park is 11 miles in circumference. Owners of these historic estates are selling off many acres and reducing expenses. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Hamilton-, o. — The affairs of Nelson O. Selby, florist, were recently closed by the referee, who filed his final record in the United States court at Cincinnati, O., September 2. The lia- bilities were .$2,414.27, no assets. Taking: the Bud. The bench grown plants being grown for cut flower purposes are now fast forming their buds and taking or selection of the buds to produce the blooms is the most important part of the care of the plants at the present time. Generally speaking it requires from six to eight weeks between the time of taking the buds and that in which the blooms will be ready to cut. Favorably cool weather conditions at time of flowering will permit of the blooms being held on the plants for a longer period, but six to eight weeks from time of taking the buds is a safe period in which to time the crop. This work on the early varieties intended to come in the fii'st part of October should have been attended to two weeks ago and the buds by this time should be of good size and expanding rapidly, but the buds that form in the early part of September are the safest to take on the varieties that mature late in October or early in November. From now on every bud should be taken as it appears. It will be two weeks or more before those of the later varieties will be ready to receive attention, which will be the right time for them. As quickly as the buds are formed and become lai-ge enough to safely handle without damage they should receive attention and not permitted to be neglected for the side growths to sap their strength. The buds now forming appear at the apex of the plant's growth with side growths on each side, and on some varieties they have the appearance of being a bunch of new growths, but upon examination it will be found that the center one is the bud and the two sides shoot growths. Remove the side shoots, allowing the center bud to remain, be- ing careful not to pinch or damage it in any way. After taking the bud much of the plant's growth will be concentrated into the bud or any side shoots that are left remaining down the stem of the plant. The plants should be gone over carefully and if there are any of these side shoots re- maining, remove them so as to throw the strength of the plant's growth into the fast developing bud. It is very important that the plants be allowed to grow as naturally as possible at this period. Do not force them by excessive waterings or by feeding with fertilizers. After the buds have be- come more hardened and further de- veloped the plants can be fed with greater safety. SUPPORTING THE PLANTS. It would seem hardly necessary to dwell on the importance of properly supporting the plants, but it is a part of the care of the plants that is often neglected and the plant's stems allowed to become crooked before giving them attention. It is much easier to keep the tying done up closely, according to the growth of the plants. They de- velop better and thei'e is less trouble in attending to their general routine care. It makes little difference what method is used in supporting the plants. 450 The American Florist. Sept. 17, whether by stakes, wires or strings, as long as It fulfills the plant's needs, is properly done and completed on time. WATERING. Plants benched in May or June are now in vigorous growth, well estab- lished in the soil and require quanti- ties of water to keep them in acti\'e growth; and while it is not advisable to suggest watering the plants daily, at the same time during periods of bright weather there will be very few days that some parts of the beds will not need attention. The dense foliage of the plants together with the heavy dews of night prevents syringing as much as when the plants were smaller and it is much better for the health of the plants to do less syringing and allow the foliage to harden up. It will not be as, susceptible to mildew or any other disease. FEEDING. The feeding or applying extra nour- ishment to the plants by the means of liquid manure or commercial ferti- lizers should be governed according to the condition of the plants and the richness of the soil in which they are growing. Plants that are in vigorous growth will be greatly benefited by applications of liquid cow or stable manure about twice a week after the buds are formed to the size of a pea. A fine dressing of pulverized cattle or sheep manure will also improve them grea.tty, but unless the plants are vig- orous and consequently able to as- similate the fertilizer properly it is folly to attempt any feeding. Plants of weak or stunted growth will not respond to feeding at this stage of their growth and if applied will only have a tendency to cause a soft petal- age in the blooms. .SINGLE AND POMPON VARIETIES. The bench grown plants of these types, of which large quantities are grown, need the sam,e attention as regards their needs of tying, wratering, etc., as do the large flowered varieties. Not any more pinching back of the growths should be done after th^jdate, but the shoots allowed to gooiT^to make fine sprays. After the buds com- mence to form it is then a good plan to thin out the buds a little so that the flowers in the sprays will be of good size and fine form. CARE OF POT PLANTS. These plants being now well estab- lished require close attention as re- gards watering and must not be al- lowed to suffer for the want of water and should be properly supported and have ample room to develop themselves and grow into shapely specimens. They should be given full sunlight and plenty of ventilation at all times, and the same close attention by frequent spraying with the nicotine prepara- tions to keep down the insects as is given the bench grown plants. C. W. Johnson. Chrysanthemum Midge. The chrysanthemum midge or chry- santhemum gall midge, as it is some- times called, is a European insect which was first recognized in this country in 1915, and now appears to have attained a wide distribution by the- aid of commercial agencies, par- ticularly the shipment of infested plants. It multiplies freely under greenhouse conditions upon certain species of chrysanthemums and may cause very serious, if not total loss, in certain varieties. This midge occurs or breeds in Chrysanthemum leucan- themum, C. corymbosum, C. atratum, C. japonicum and C. myconis, in Eu- rope the first named, at least, being deformed as seriously as the cultivated chrysanthemum in this counti-y. Most cultivated chrysanthemums appear to be susceptible, however, and owing to the apparently local habits of the midges, the infestation is apt to be very uneven. Observations in Ottawa, Ont., indi- cate that the following varieties are freely attacked : Chrysolora, Naomah, Radoelii, Ramapo, Hortus Tolsoms, Mrs. Clay Pi-ick, December Gem, Madam G. Rivol, Dr. Enguehardt, Anna, Pacific Supreme, Early Snow, Elberon, Ursula Griswold, Aesthetic and Etherington. The blended varie- ties of Chrysanthemum indicum and C. morifolium, such as Bob Pulling, Ger- trude Peers, Daily Mail, Oconta, Mrs. or C. Kelly, W. Wood Mason, F. T. Quilleton and E. T. Quittington were fairly free from injury. In Victoria, B. C, greenhouses. Smith's Advance, Halliday, Ivory, Polepheum, Chryso- lora, Bonnafon, Wm. Turner, 'Western King, Mi-s. Thompson, Englehart and various Pompons were infested. Smith's Advance, Ivory, Bonnafon, ■Wm. Turner, "Western King and En- glehart being practically ruined. The damage is caused by a small, reddish midge about one-fifteenth of an inch long, which deposits its eggs to the number of 80 to 150 upon the young growing parts of the host plant. The subsequent infestation may be so severe in young- plants three to five inches high as to result in greatly enlarged, irregularly swollen stems (these sometimes being twice their normal diameter), deformed rudiments of leaves caused by an ari-ested devel- opment, and a failure to produce blos- soms, the infested plants making an ill-shaped head. A less serious infes- tation, especially if this occurs after the plants have secured a good start, may result in a few comparatively in- significant swellings or galls on the stems or leaves and more or less de- formation of the flowers. One of the easiest methods of detecting the young, inconspicuous galls is to allow the leaf to slip through loosely closed fingers, a process which will readily disclose the presence of slight swellings. The small developing gall appears as a slight nodular elevation with a darker center protected to some extent by an unusual abundant mass of short, white hairs, while the fully developed gall has comparatively few of these short hairs and the discolored apical portion makes it relatively conspicuous. It is by all means advisable to avoid the introduction of infested plants, hence the directions for the recogni- tion of a slight infestation. It is much easier to keep the pest from establish- ing itself than to control an infesta- tion. Badly infested plants should be removed and destroyed, particularly if the stems are seriously affected, since the chances are decidedly against their producing satisfactory blossoms. A few galls on the leaves or scattering ones on the stems would probably not affect the vitality of the plants to any great extent. Systematic fumigation with burning tobacco paper or spray- ing with a black leaf 40, 1 to 500 and fish oil soap at three or four days in- tervals, preferably toward midnight since 95 per cent of the flies emerge after midnight, has given very satis- factory results provided the treatment is continued until the insect is prac- tically eliminated. Chrysanthemum midges are breed- ing freely at the present time and there should be a close watch kept for their appearance, if the grower would avoid possibly serious loss. E. P. Felt, New "york State Entomologist. Boston, Mass. FUNERAL WORK HELPED TRADE. Business has not undergone any change this week, business is just as as quiet as it has been all summer. Asters and gladioli are still arriving in large quantities though not so many as a month ago. Roses are not so plentiful but there is still an over- supply for the trade. "White roses and lily of the valley are still in good de- mand and will likely hold so the bal- ance of this month. Golden Glow chrysanthemums have made their ap- pearance but not in any great quantity so they sell quite readily at $2.50 to %'i per dozen. Carnations are poor and have no real value owing to the amount of other stock on hand. ANNUAL DAHLIA SHOW. The annual dahlia show of the Mass- achusetts Horticultural Society was held at Horticultural hall, September 11. Several new varieties were shown, among them a beautiful yellow, c alled President Harding. Ther was also ah orchid-colord one named for Mrs. Cal- vin Coolidge, from the Breck nurseries, Lexington. "W. D. Hathaway was a winner under the John Allen French fund for 12 blooms, named varieties, and G. L. Fish was awarded a certifi- cate of merit for a collection of seedling dahlias. NOTES. The funeral of Harry Johnson, of the Endicott Johnson. Shoe Co., was quite a factor for a few retail stores this week. There were more flowers there than was seen at any funeral near this city since the funeral of Ex-Governor Curtis Guild. Thos. F. Galvin, Jr., alone had .$3,500 worth of orders, including all the immediate family pieces. Perry Green, who a few years ago w^as a well known . grower here, died at his home at "West Dennis, Mass., Sep- tember 9. Recently he had conducted a hotel and also grew considerable vegetables which he sent to this_city. The funeral services were held at Mt. Auburn cemetery, September 12. B. P. S. Minnesota State Fair. The florists and amateur flower growers w^ere very well represented at the Minnesota State Fair, held Septem- ber 3-10. at St. Paul. Holm & Olson, of St. Paul, Swanson's, Inc., Minneap- olis, and the Chicago Avenue Floral Co., Minneapolis, furnished the prin- cipal professional flower exhibits. Their displays were of excellent quality and made a fine showing in the Horticul- tural building. Holm & Olson put tip a very interesting miniature of home grounds and also an exhibit of shrubs and other nursery plants besides a very fine display of florist plants. The "West Side Floral Co. took first in one lot of roses. Due to changes in their green- houses, they were not able to show more this season. Pauline "Windmiller, of the "Wind- miller Co., Mankato, showed a very pretty basket of flowers in the com- mercial class. Other out-of-town ex- hibitors were the Pfeiffer Nursery Co., "Winona, with an excellent showing of gladioli; George Black & Son, Albert Lea; "W. B. Fryer, Mantorville, and F. F. Farrar, Birch Lake, who also made good showings of gladioli. Holm & Olson, J. S. Crooks, St. Paul, and the Chicago Avenue Floral Co. had excel- lent exhibits of gladioli. Other fea- tures of the floriculture section were a fine collection of "n'ild flowers, "which w^as correctly labeled by Dr. Rosendahl of the State university. This was very interesting and instructive durmg the week. 1921. The American Florist. 451 The amateur show of garden flowers was not quite as larg-e as usual, but was of very excellent quality for the season. Several new exhibitors put in iine displays and altogether they fea- tured an exceedingly attractive show. The 15 tables of wild flower decora- tions and the 12 tables of garden flower decorations were interesting fea- tures of the fair. This exhibit was lo- cated in the same building with fruits and vegetables and, taken altogether, made one of the most attractive, if not the most attractive display on the grounds. THE A.WAEDS. Decoi-ative plants covering 100 square feet. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul. 1st: Swanson's, Inc.. Minneapolis. 2na; Chicago Avenue Floral Co.. Minneapolis. 3rd. Decorative plants covering 50 square fe.et. — Holm & Olson, 1st; Chicago Avenue Floral Co.. 2na. Blooming plants covering 100 square feet. Holm & Olson. 1st: Chicago Avenue Floral Co.. 2nd: Swanson's Inc., 3rd. Blooming plants covering 60 square feet. — Holm & Olson, 1st: Swanson's, Inc., 2nd; Chicago Avenue Floral Co.. 3rd. Collection of ferns covering 100 square feet. — Holm & Olson, 1st; Chicago Avenue Floral Co., 2nd. Collection -of ferns covering 50 square feet. — Holm & Olson, 1st; Chicago Avenue Floral Co., 2nd. Collection of Nephrolepis ferns. — Holm & Olson. 1st: Chicago Avenue Floral Co., 2nd. Collection of fancy leafed caladtum cover- ing 26 square feet. — Holm & Olson. 1st. Collection of coleus covering 25 square feet. — Holm & Olson. 1st; Swanson's, Inc.. 2nd: Chicago Avenue Floral Co.. 3rd. Specimen pandanus. — > Chicago Avenue Floral Co.. 1st. Snecimen pair standard bay trees. — Holm & Olson, 1st. Exhibit of ornamentals, shrubs and peren- nials. — Holm & Olson. 1st. Exhibit of miniature home grounds. — Holm & Olson, 1st. Collection of perennials. — Holm & Olson. Ist: Pfeiffer Nursery Co.. Winona. Minn.. 2nrl. Collection of gladioli. — Holm & Olson. l.=t: Pfeiffer Nursery Co., 2nd; J. S. Crooks, St. Paul. 3rd. Chrysanthemums. 12. any variety. — Swan- son's. Inc.. 1st: Chicago Avenue Floral Co.. 2nd: Holm & Olson. 3rd. Gladioli. 6 light pink. — Holm & Olson, 1st: E. F. Farrar. 2nd; J. S. Crooks, 3rd. Dark pink. — Holm & Olson. 1st; R. P. Farrar. 2nd; Pfeiffer Nursery Co.. 3rd. Light red. — Holm & Olson. 1st: R. F. Far- rar. 2nd: Pfeiffer Nursery Co., 2nd. Dark red. — Holm & Olson. 1st: Pfeiffer Nursery Co.. 2nd: R. F. Farrar. 3rd. Blue or purple — Holm & Olson, 1st: F. F. Farrar, Birch Lake. 2nd; J. S. Crooks, 3rd. Lavender — Holm ft Olson, 1st: Pfeiffer Nursery Co.. 2nd: R. F. Farrar. 3rd. Tellow. — Pfeiffer Nursery Co., 1st; Holm & OI=on. 2nd- R. P. Farrar. 3rd. ■White.^Holm & Olson. 1st: R. F. Far- rar. 2nd: J. S. Crooks. 3rd. Gladiolus, primulinus. — Holm & Olson. 1st: R. F. Farrar. 2nd; J. S. Crooks. 3rd. Gladiolus, variegated. — Holm & Olson. t=t : R. F. Farrar, 2nd: Pfeiffer Nursery Co.. 3rd. Window box. five feet x eight inches. filled — Swanson's, Inc.. 1st; Holm & Olson. 2nd: Chicago Avenue Floral Co.. 3rd. Bridal bouonet. — Holm & Olson. 1st; Chi- cago Avenue Floral Co., 2nd. Corsage bouquet. — Holm & Olson. 1st: i^wanson's Inc.. 2nd; Chicago Avenue Floral Co.. 3rd. Collection of perennial phlox. — Holm ^ Olson, 1st. Dinner table decoration of garden flowers. — Holm & Olson, 1st; Chicago Avenue Floral Co.. 2nd. Roses. Mrs. Chas. Russell. — Holm & Olson, 1st. Columbia. — Holm & Olson, 1st; Chicago Avenue Floral Co., 3rd. Premier. — Chicago Avenue Floral Co.. 1st: Holm & Olson. 2nd. Ophelia. — Holm & Olson, 1st; Chicago Avenue Floral Co.. 2nd. Any other pink rose. — Chicago Avenue Floral Co.. 1st: Holm «; Olson. 2nd. Red variety. — Holm & Olson. 1st; Chicago Avenue Floral Co.. 2nd. Kaiserin. — West Side Floral Co.. 1st; Holm & Olson. 2nd. Any other white. — Holm & Olson. 1st; Chi- cago Avenue Floral Co.. 2nd. Tellow variety. — Holm & Olson. 1st; Chi- cago Avenue Floral Co.. 2nd. Original design. — Holm & Olson. 1st; ."^wan- son's. Inc., 2nd; Chicago Avenue Floral Co.. 3rd. Dinner table decoration, — Holm & Olson. I'lt: .Swanson's, Inc., 2nd; Chicago Avenue Floral Co.. 3rd. Wreath on easel, frame not to exceed 30 inches in diameter. — Holm & Olson. 1st: Swan-son's. Inc., 2nd; Chicago Avenue Floral Co.. 3rd. Basket of cut flowers. — Holm & Olson. 1st: Chicago Avenue Floral Co.. 2nd: Swan- son's. Inc.. 3rd. A. B. Dahlia Society of Colorado. DEN^'BR SHOW, SEPTEMBER 2-3. The first annual exhibition of the Dahlia Society of Colorado, held at Denver, September 2-3, was a sucess in every way, the large Broadway skating rink where the exhibits were placed being filled to overflowing with excellent displays. Both professional and amateur growers were well repre- sented, 71 prizes being offerd in the different classes. Three awards were given for the best collection of dah- lias and seedlings. Other exhibitors in the professional class who had good displays were W. W. Wilmore, R. T. Davis and F. W. Carlson. W. W. Wilmore, Denver, president; W. C. Borst, vice-president, and P. C. Messersmith, secretary-treasurer, are the officers of the society A. S. G. Rochester Flower Show. The annual exposition flower show held at Rochester, N. Y., September 5-10, was a success in every way. The main building where the exhibits were placed was elaborately decorated, the walls being banked with arbor vitae, which extended to the ceiling. White lattice work supported wild smilax on the sides and ceiling, and from the latter numerous gilt baskets of dahlias were suspended. Alexander Lothian, landscape architect, exhibited a minia- ture garden, surrounding an electric- ally lighted house. Walks, shrubbery and a playing fountain made it all seem realistic. A very handsome set of dinner ware, with a center piece of asters, and roses was shown by Dudley & Given. The Rochester Rose Society displayed 50 vases of roses, many kinds being represented. A good show- ing of named varieties of gladioli and dahlias was staged by H. B. Schnell, 131 Lark street. Harold D. Phelps had a fine grouping of shrubbery, rustic furniture, etc. A huge crescent shaped bed of red celosia by Hans Miller, at- tracted much favorable comment. Geo. T. Boucher had a fine exhibit of Bos- ton, Piersonii and other ferns Numer- ous vases of Columbia. Premier, Pil- grim, Ophelia and Crusader roses were shown by G B. Hart, from his green- houses at Fairport, N. Y. Hart & Vick had a wonderful bed of zinnias of various colors, and a table of choice dahlias and gladioli. The firm's collection of helianthus, buddleias, gaillardias, coreopsis, etc., was noteworthy. Thos. Cogger, Mel- rose. Mass., showed 40 varieties of gladioli and many excellent kinds of dahlias. The bed of Pride of Goshen and Augusta gladioli of J. Thoman & Sons covered considerable space and caused much comment. Frank Schle- gel's Sons' splendid collection of named gladioli varieties, zinnias and Boston ferns were noteworthy. Arthur M. Newborn had a good exhibit of heli- chrysums, amaranth, statice, gypso- phiia everlastings, etc. David Mc- Gregor displayed a table covered with blue silk cloth and attractively ar- ranged upon it were baskets of flowers, bride's and colonial bouquet, and other table decorations arranged in a very attractive manner. Veranda boxes of ferns, with primulas, cibotiums, Lilium Auratum and montbretia and other baskets of flowers comprised the inter- esting exhibit of Felix Alberts. The collection of annuals of James Vick's Sons comprised such stock as asters, scabiosa. corn flowers, mignon- ette, zinnias, helichrysums, and others. Coreopsis, helianthus and phlox were some of the perennials displayed by this firm. C. "W. Curtis. Irondequoit, displayed some excellent begonias, col- eus, zinnias and vases of gladioli. The standing heart of red roses by Max the Florist, brought out much favor- able comment. Schramm Bros, had many named varieties of gladioli and dahlias. The display of 100 unusual kinds of dahlias and 30 selected varie- ties of gladioli was part of an interest- ing display by A. Hallauer, Ontario, N. Y. His Rochester White gladioli and 18 unnamed varieties of seedlings were noteworthy. The Osbom House staged a unique display of vegetable flowers, cut from different vegetables, and the Rochester Park board had its usual collection of ferns, plants, PRIZES DONATED Best collection of annuals — A silver cup by Hart & Vick. Best general collection of roses — A silver cup by the Rochester Rose So- ciety.~ Best collection of dahlias — A silver cup by J. B. Keller & Sons. Separate entries of asters that made the best general collection of asters — A silver cup by James Vick's Sons. Best display of zinnias — A basket of straw flowers by Geo. Cramer, flowers, etc. CHESTER OBITUARY. Herman H. Kuhn. Herman H. Kuhn, a retired florist, died at his home, 2 West 94th street. New York, September 11, age 64. He came to this country from Germany 40 years ago and opened a flower store at 890 Sixth avenue, from which he retired about a year ago. He is sur- vived by his wife, Elizabeth, a son Wil- liam and one daughter, Gertrude E. Sitzredt. The funeral services were conducted at the Campbell church, Broadway and 66th street, Wednesday, September 14, at 11 a. m. Charles Werner. Charles Werner, florist of Shelby- ville, Ind., died recently at the age of 61, from heart trouble. Mr. Werner had been in business in that city for over 30 years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Edna Werner; five daugh- ters, Mrs. Lula Harrell, Mrs. Frances Shelton, Mrs. Grace Munsel, Mrs. Christine Harrell and Mrs. Louisa Teirol, and one son, Walter, all of Shelbyville. Cleveland, O. — George Bate, re- ceiver of the Smith & Fetters Co., has made a first payment of SO per cent of its creditors' claims. Des Moines, Ia. — James S. Wilson, writing from Lake Vennilion, Minn, says the fishing is fine and records the landing of an 11-pound pike. Mcpherson, Kans. — C. E. Charlson, Kearney, Neb., who recently purchased the florist business of Chas. Simonson, took possession September 1. Chico, Calif. — The Misses Louise Wilson and H. Burk recently opened a flower store at 4436 Fourth street, the style of the business being the Park Floral Shop. Pana, III. — The W. A. Amling Co. will erect seven new greenhouses on a 20-acre tract where ground was re- cently broken. This addition will make 21 houses for the company. Xenia, O. — Edw. Lampert, owner of the Engle Floral Co., won a prize of .$50 for the best decorated car in an automobile parade, September 2. The machine was artistically decorated with j cosmos, asters and palms. 452 The American Florist. Sept. 17, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, S1.50 a year; Canada $:i. 50: Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $3.00. Wnen sendins; us cliaiige of address always send the old address at ttie same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue The American Flokist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possiljle) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for ttie opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 48 PAGES A\^TH COVER. CONTEXTS. Tariff hearing 'f'15 — Trade changes proposed •- .445 Fordney tariff bill 446 The retail trade (illus. ) 446 — Dahlias in floral work 446 — Next week in the flower shop 446 — G'ude Bros, niake change 448 — Gude honored 448 — Gude Bros.' float 449 Homes of English nobility 449 Chrysanthemums 449 — Taking the bud 449 — Chrysanthemum midge .' 450 Boston, Mass 450 Minnesota state fair 450 Rochester flower show 451 Dahlia Society of Colorado 451 Herman H. Kuhn 451 Charles W^erner 451 Mail addresses 4 52 American Rose Society 452 Society of American Florists 452 Chicago to Toronto 452 State fairs 452 San Francisco 454 Providence. R. 1 454 St. Louis, Mo 456 Nashville, Tenn 456 Oklahoma City, Okia 456 Chicago 45S Chicago Florists' Club 462 Pittsburgh 462 Columbus, 464 Philadelphia 466 New York 468 New York Florists' Club 408 The seed trade 476 — Red clover seed 476 — Peruvian seeds 476 — Imports at New York 477 — Catalogues received 4 77 The nursery trade 480 — Southern Nurserymen's Assn 480 Indianapolis, Ind 480 Digging young gladiolus stock has begun. Cannas. -where well cared for as to soil and ■n'ater, have been very satis- factory bedding plants this hot season. Pot plants for the holidays are al- ready reported in short supply and it is freely stated there will not be suffi- cient French bulbs and lilies to go around. The man who specializes is the win- ner; concentrate your efforts on one line, achieve success, and the quality of the stock will not only sell it but command the highest market price. Chicago is faced with .350,000 unem- ployed the coming winter, and more for the rest of Illinois. City, county and state boards have authorized the expenditure of more than ,$100,000,000 for public improvements, whicli it is proposed to use at once, $40,000,000 going to labor. Wail Addresses. The Post Office Department has re- quested everyone, in order to avoid lost or delayed mail, to furnish a complete address, whether street and number, R. F. D. and number, or P, O. Box number. A complete address should appear on every letterhead and en- velope. American Rose Society.^ ;ATI0NAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. Renewed interest is being taken in the campaign now that the summer season is passing. The publicity com- mittee is planning to resume national advertising in October, and judging from the general opinion expressed in the ti-ade ;such resumption will be most timely. The secretary is sending out to about 200 of the live wires interested in the campaign, sub- scription books such as were circulated at the Washington convention, con- taining subscription blanks, which they are urged to place before florist non-.subscribers in their different terri- tories, with sxplanations as to the ad- visability of contributing to the fund. The return of these blanks completed is hopefully looked for by the com- mittee by October 1.5, when there will be need for all available funds. All doubt as to the efficacy of national ad- vertising was long ago removed, and if the committee is provided with a sufficiency of funds, the advantages previously obtained can be materally increased for the good of all in the trade. The following subscriptions are of record since the last report : Louis A, Kintzele, Denver, Colo...$ 2.00 -. H. Playdon, Andover. Mass.. 10 00 Edward Towill. Roslyn, Pa 20 00 B. H, Carey, Brighton, Pa 10 00 Saginaw-Bay City Flori. Soc, Sagi- naw, Mich 26 00 Allied Florists Assn. of Chicago..' 639 47 Abram Stevens, Spring Valley, N. Y. loloo „ . , $ 716.47 Previously reported 28.080.68 828,797,15 NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW. The preliminary work of promotion of the big show to be held in Cleve- land, O.. next spring is in active prog- ress. The various local committees are sparing no effort to complete the de- tails entrusted to them, and everything is moving along harmoniously toward the object in view, the biggest and best show of the series. The supply and auxiliary trades are reminded that if floor plans of the trade section are not at hand, copies may be obtained promptly upon application to the secretary. The latest addition to the list of applicants for space in this section is the AV, Atlee Burpee Co., of Philadelphia, Pa,, who have made a liberal reservation. The new building in which the show is to be held is rap- idly approaching completion. Its finish is so far assured that it has been leased for the use of the American Building- exposition, which is to open on Janu- ary 4, and run for 10 days, John Young, Sec'y, Cliicago to Toronto. The Michigan Central-Canadian i'a- cific railroads have been chosen for the trip of the Chicago Florists' Club and friends to the annual convention of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Associa- tion at Toronto, Ont,, October 11-13. The party will leave the Illinois Central station, Twelfth street and Michigan avenue, at 5:40 p. m., standard time (6:40 p. m. Chicago time), Monday, October 10, due Toronto the following morning at 8 :30 o'clock. A rate of a fare and one-half for the round trip, on the certificate plan, has been authorized, making the fare $30.22 including war tax. The one-way rate is $20. oV, including tax. Tickets will be on sale October 7-12, inclusive, re- turning to reach destination at or be- fore midnight October 17. Pullman fares including surcharge and war tax are : Lower berth, $6.08; upper berth. $4.86; compartment, $17.01: drawing room, $22.68. Other trains for those unable to ac- company the party are given below : MICHIGAN CENTRAL-CANADIAN PAC. KTS. Leave Chicago, Due Toronto, 12 :05 midnight. 4 :45 p. m. GRAND TRUNK RAILROAD. The International Limited, leaving Dearborn station at 5 :00 p. m., due To- ronto the following morning at 9 o'clock, and a train leaving at 11 :lo p. m.. due Toronto at 4:10 o'clock the next afternoon. Delegations from the north, south and west are invited to join the party at Chicago. CERTIFICATE PLAN. To secure the reduced rate, everyone going to the convention must purchase ticket to Toronto at full one-way fare and obtain certificate from the selling agent when buying ticket. The fare for the return trip will be one-half of the adult one-way fare applying from place of meeting to the original start- ing point by the route used on going trip as shown on the certificate, pro- vided that certificate presented has been properly validated at the conven- tion by the agent appointed for that purpose. To join the Chicago party, see that tickets read via the Michigan Central and Canadian Pacific railroads, making all necessary reservations with Edward D. Jennings, city passenger agent Ca- nadian Pacific railroad, 140 S, Clark street, Chicago, telephone State 560O. State Fairs. The following is a list of coming state fairs with the naines and addresses of the superintendents of the floricultural and hor- ticultural departments as far as obtainable; September 17-33, Hutchinson, — Kansas State Fair. Carl Snyder, Topeka, superin- tendent of horticulture. O. P. Whitney, "To- peka, superintendent of floriculture. September 36-30. Pueblo. — Colorado State Fair. J. L. Beaman, Pueblo, manager. September 26-30, Trenton — New Jersey Inter-State Fair. Arthur J. Farley, N, J. Experiment station, New Brunswick, super- intendent of horticulture and floriculture. •September 19-35, Yafldma. — ^Washington State Fair. Chas. L. Robinson, Olympia, Wash., superintendent of liorticulture. Miss Mary Remy, R. P. D. 1, Yakima, Wash., superintendent of floriculture. October 3-8, Birmingliam. — Alabama State Fair. Lyle Brown, Auburn, Ala., superin- tendent of horticulture. J. L. Dent, Bir- mingham, superintendent of floriculture. October 24-29, Columbia. — South Carolina State Fair. T. J. Cunningham, Chester, S. C, and G, P. Hoffman, Clemson college, S. C. superintendents of horticulture. 1931. The American Florist. 453 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.] September 19-24, Cedar Rapids. la. — An- nual Fall Festival of Cedar Rapids. D. Wilcox, care Wilcox Flower Shop, Cedar Rapids, chairman of the floral department. September 21-22, New Bedford. Mass. — Annual dahlia show of the New Bedford Horticultural Society. J. M. Tabor, 8S8 Rockdale avenue, New Bedford, Mass., sec- retary. September 21-22, Xew BocheUe. N. Y. — Fall show of the Westchester and Fairfield Horticultural Society. J. Adair. Greenwich, Conn., secretary. September 22-25, Boston, >fass. — Annual exhibition of the Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society. Wm. P. Rich, Horticultural Hall, Boston, Mass., secretary. September 27-30. New York. — Annual ex- hibition of the American Dahlia Society at Hotel Pennsylvania. B. C. Vick, 205 El- wood avenue. Newark. N. J., secretary. October 4-5, Glencove, N. Y. — Chrysanthe- mum show of the Nassau County Horticul- tural Society. Wm. McICinnon, secretary. Glen Cove. October. 6-7, Sewickley, Pa. — Annual dah- lia show under the auspices of the Alle- ghany Garden Club and the Sewickley Hor- ticultural Society. Geo. W. Kirk, Sewickley, secretary. October 20-33, Los Angreles, Calif. — Annual exhibition of the California Association uf Nurserymen. Henry W. Kruckeberg", Los Angeles. Calif., secretary-treasurer. November 2-4, Tarrytown. N. Y. — Fall ex- hibition of the Tarrytown Horticultural So- ciety. E. W. Neubrand. Tarrytown, N. T.. secretary. November 7-9, Pliladelphia, Pa. — Annual exhibition of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. David Rust. 606 Finance building, Philadelphia, Pa., secretary. Novemiber 8-10, Scranton. Pa. — Fall show of the Scranton Florists' Club. Francis J. Moran, 302 North Main street, Scranton, secretary. November 9-11, New York. — Annual ex- hibition of the American Institute of the city of New York at Engineering building. 7.?, West 39th street. Dr. J. W. Bartlett, 324 West 23rd street, New York, secretary. November 16-17, Chicago. — Annual ex- hibition of the Chrysanthemum Society of America. C. AV. Johnson, 141 Sumniit street. Rockford, 111., secretary. January, 1932, Hartford, Coiui. — Annual exhibition of the American Carnation So- ciety. A. P. J. Baur. 38th street and Rockford avenue, Indianapolis. Ind., secre- tary. Wants, For Sale, Etc. Small Type, 15 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, SI. 75 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation AVanted — By sardener and florist; single; thoroughly experienced. Wishes to make a change; good refer- ences. Address. P. O. Box 3, HardTrick. Ga. Situation ^Vanted — Young man hav- ing one year experience, now wishes position with retail florist to thor- oughly learn the business. I^awndale S065. Address Key S02, care American Florist. Help AVanted — Assistant for green- houses and garden; institution "work; Vv'illing to work. State experience and wages wanted in first letter, with board, room and washing. Address G. H. Alinx, Log'ansiiort, Ind. Wanted to Rent or Buy By thoroughly experienced florist and decorator, a large florist establishment. Only high grade proposition considered. Must stand closest investigation. Give full particulars and price in first letter. Udress Key 575. car'e American Florist Help Wanted Experienced driver for White de- livery truck. Must know city and come well recommended. MANGEL, 1 7 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO Help Wanted Experienced lady to work in retail store. Must be capable to do design and bouquet work. State wages. Key 803, care American Florist. SITUATION WnNTED By all-round grower on commercial place where good results are desired; thoroughly experienced in growing roses, carnations, chrysanthemums and a general line of pot plants ; specialist in roses and cyclamen; 16 years experience; Swedish ; age 32; single; best of references; can come at once; please state wages and particulars in first letter. Key 581, care American Florist. Situation Wanted By a flrst-olass wholesale or retail florist; 25 years* practical experience in cut flowers, fancy potted plants, bedding stock, designing, etc.; capable of taking full charge and handle help; middle-aged, single man, Address Key 577, care American Florist. Situation Wanted As a grower of out flowers and potted plants In general; first-class all-around man; life experi- ence in the trade; would prefer around Chicago or middle west; can come at once; single^ middle-aged man. Please state full particulars in first letter. Address * Key 801, care American Florist. FOR SALE Florist Ice Box, mahogany finish, 8 It. 9 in high, 6 ft. wide, 3 ft. deep; beveled plate mirrors on ice chamber; glass on three sides; used three years. Price $250 cash, F. O. B. Chicago. Can be seen at 1 10 East South Water St., Chicago. HELP WANTED Competent man as assistant florist and gar- dener at Iowa State College greenhouEes. Single, man preferred. Good opening for the right man Apply to E. C. VOLZ, Pro of Horticulture, Iowa State College, Ames, Iowa. ^■iiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiliiililtiiiltiiiniiiiiimiiiiiiillllliililiiiiiiiiiliii:; POR SALE i JuBt a dandy, up-to-date Florist business, | i going stronger every day; big territory; | = greenhouse and dwelling combined; dandy = = down-town shop, and the only one; reason- = = able rent; steam heat; this proposition is | = sound, no old, worn-out business ; for refer- = = ences write to any uear-by florist in Dallas, = I Waco or Ft. Worth; one thing, to take hold = i of this you must be up to now, the people 5 I demand it, and make up your mind to go big; = I the business is here; population, 16,000; 1 | = am selling to go on my farm, after being in = I the business twenty years; 84,000.00 cash, = I $3. 000. CO on time, almost to suit buyer. If | I interested, write | I HOLM'S FLOWER SHOP, | I Corsicana, Texas. i « I RiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii.T ^xMiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiitiiuiiiuiiiiiiriiiiniiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiinuiiiiiiii^ I OFFICIAL S. A. F. | Shipping Labels = Actual size of leaf 23ix5Ji inches s M FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on ^ 3 gummed paper; your card, etc., iu = = black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. = = in red. Prices: Per 500, $4.50; per 1000, = = $6.50. Samples on request. Electro of = = leaf, postpaid, $3.00. Cash with order. ^ American Florist Co. § 440 S. Dearborn Street | I CHICAGO I %/)IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIillllllllllllUIIIIIIIUIHIIi# ^iiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirriiitiniiiiiiiiiin iiiiiiiiiniiiuiiniiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiriiiitiiitiiiiiiiiiii [iiinri iitiiii h [ niiniiiiiiiir^ ■'iiiiiiiiMiiiiiniiliiliniiiniiiMiiililiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiijiiiiiniiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiuitiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiuliuiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiimiiH I HOME - GROWN STOCK { Greatly Increased Demand | I If you have any to offer, or are likely to have any soon, | advertise in tlicse columns now. I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn Street, CHICnGO r,riiiiiinnnnmmmiT iiu iiiiiijiiiiriiiririiriiiirMiiriii iiriiir iiiiii r iiri riiuiiii niiiiiimiiiiiiiuiimi.'T SiiiilllllllMiriin iiiiJiiiilliiiiiijlilljlllJ Mil n riiiriiiiliiirn uiinMiiriiu rMiiiiiiiiirr mililniiiiiililjlriiiilliiriiir Jim imiiiiiii 454 The American Florist. Sept. 17, San Francisco. CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT IN MARKET. A much better tone was noticeable in market conditions during the past week in the demand for flowers, especially roses, for weddings and so- cial affairs, showing that the autumn trade is going to open early this season. Prices have shown improvement all along the line. Holders of good Mrs. Chas. liussell, Premier and Columbia advanced prices for first grade flowers. Ophelia and Butterfly just about equal the demand. Hadley and Hoosier Beauty cotitinue in modei-ate supply and meet with ready sale. We have not such a heavy supply of short roses as was the case a few weeks ago. Cecile B^unner is getting scarce and Wards are now in more demand than for some time. Quite a good cut of Ulrich Brunner is still arriving and commands good figures. Wholesalers report that the out-of-town demand for roses has shown a decided increase. A few carnations of the new crop are ar- riving but are too short-stemmed to bring good figures. There is plenty of old stock to be had, most of which is bringing $2 per 100. Wlule the offer- ings of asters has been cut down con- siderably, owing to the lateness of the season, there is still a large enough supply for all demands, with no change of prices. The light colors continue to move first while the darker shades drag. Chrysanthemum^ are rapidly taking their place as the leading fall flower. There is quite a large amount of blooms coming in and the greater part of the arrivals is of excellent quality. The strong shipping demand keeps the market well cleaned up and there is no carry-over. Fine Crystal Gems are now to be had, which makes this the best white variety on the present market. October Frost is be- coming scarce. Chrysolora is the best offering in yellow and prices for this kind remain the same as last week. Monrovia is quite plentiful and sells well. Gladioli continue to be largely featured by all the stores. Some splendid stock is lieing handled and all light colored varieties are in strong demand. Dahlias are now at the height of the season. For some reason the large-flowered varieties are not in much evidence in the stores this sea- son. Certainly they are not so plenti- ful as in former years. The call for pompons in all shades, however, is very good and all available stock is eagerly sought for by the retailers. It goes without saying that this type of dahlia will be more extensively planted next season for cut flower purposes. There has been no appreciable increase in the arrivals of violets. The stock coming in is from certain favored sec- tions. Growers report that it will be several weeks yet before the cut will be heavier. Both Marie Louise and Princess of Wales are seen. While sweet peas are to be had in moderate lots only, the flowers are of the very best as to form, size and coloring. Growers sending in this annual are re- ceiving good prices. Lilium Rubrum is coming in more freely and of much better quality, although it is short of supply. Lily of the valley is in strong demand at good prices. Gardenias are in great favor now and move quickly. The market is still without orchids and none are expected until next month. Eucalyptus Ficifolia is occupying a prominent place in all the store win- dows and is very attractive. The cut blooms of cyclamen find ready buyers for corsage and wedding bouquets. Outdoor perennials are plentiful and cheap, their chief use being for basket work. Ferns and asparagus are also in good supply. There is no change in the plant market. Bostons continue to lead all the varieties. Hardly any flowering plants are obtainable. FORMAL OPENING OF WHOUESALE MARKET. The most notable event of the week in trade circles was the formal open- ing of the new co-operative flower market. This market is established in commanding quarters in the heart of the wholesale district at 430 Bush street, and is owned and occupied solely by white growers of cut flow- ers and plants. Growers already re- port a decided increase in business in this market over old conditions. All available space in the building has, been rented. The first issue of capital stock is reported by President P. V. Matraia to be over-subscribed. The- demand for stock in the market is so strong now that it will be necessary to apply to the corporation commission for a permit to issue more stock, as the directors feel that it will be advisable to always carry a working capital of $10,000. A special meeting of the Re- tail Florists' Association was held at the market building, August 30, when the rules and regulations were ex- plained in detail to the members. The meeting was large arid much enthusi- asm displayed. BURBANK PARK TO BE DBDICATED. Ground-breaking of the new Bur- bank park at Santa Rosa will take place in that city, September 23. The 30-aere site for Burbank park, recently acquired by that city, is now being made ready for the ground-breaking ceremonies, in which Mr. Burbank him- self will ofliciate. Governor Stephens will be among the speakers. Santa Rosa plans to make its new park the most important thing of its kind in the west. Mr. Burbank has agreed to design the gardens himself. They will when completed, represent an expendi- ture of $300,000 and it is hoped to make them to northern California what the famous Busch gardens have been to southern California. NOTES. The various committees of the Pa- cific Coast Horticultural Society and the Retail Florists' Association are working .hard to make the allied flower show in October a huge suc- cess. A meeting of these committees was held September 8 at the oflice of the Ai-t Floral Co. Hereafter these sessions will take place every two weeks. Chairman H. Plath of the schedule committee had the revised premium list ready. It shows very generous cash prizes in all classes. All money realized from the proceeds of the show will be spent for advertising purposes. Many large applications for space from growers and allied indus- tries have been received. The daily papers gave much valua- ble publicity to the show of the Dahlia Society of California held September 15-17, in the Palace hotel. Wm. Un- wack, who had charge of the publicity campaign last year, was again in charge this season. Frank D. Pelicano of Pelicano, Rossi & Co., had one of the largest exhibits at the show, be- sides entering all his 192 seedlings. The Bessie Boston Dahlia Farm, San Mateo, and C. C. Morse & Co. also had large entries. John R. Daly, secretary of the Menlo Park Horticultural Society, advises that members of his society will be well represented among the exhibitors at the great flower show in this city in October. Many notable private growers are members of this old established society and it will be no surprise if many of the best prizes are carried away by these veteran exhibitors. Shellgrain & Ritter have been dis- playing a splendid lot of seedling dah- lias at their Kearney street store dur- ing the past week. They attracted quite a lot of attention owing to their great size and fine coloring. Chas. Shellgrain of this firm has returned from a vacation spent in Seattle, Wash. Gonzales & Sons are "busy at work on their flowering plants for this com- ing season. Ericas, which are one of their leaders, are being grown here in large quantities and sizes. More Melan- thera is being grown than any other variety, as it seems to be the best com- mercial erica for this market. John Schlotzhauer, son of Frank T. Schlotzhauer, proprietor of the Francis Floral Co., is the youngest stockholder in the new co-operative flower market. This enterprising young florist is an advocate of a market for white grow- ers and has backed his conviction with his dollars. Haywood & Peterson, Burlingame, are sending in a large cut of Lilium Rubrum to the new flower market. The stock is well grown and is in fine de- mand. Joseph Haywood of this firm says their orchid houses will soon be producing a heavy cut of Phalaenopsis amabilis. Hereafter all meetings of the Retail Florists' Association will be held at the new Market building. 430 Bush street. James T. Lynch. Kansas City Florists' Club. The Kansas City Florists' Club held its monthly meeting September 8, Pres- ident T. J. Noll in the chair. There was a splendid attendance due no doubt to the expected election of oflacers. Wm. McCune, of the A. L. Randall Co., Chi- cago and Mr. Gabriel head city gar- dener were new members inducted into the club. Considerable discussion was brought out regarding the convention of the Society of American Florists to be held in this city in 1922. Some thought that if the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association meeting was held here the two could be arranged to hold forth during the same week. W. L. Rock, however, was against the plan because he did not think it would work out satisfactorily, so the matter was given up. It was decided that in view of the ability and experience of the former officers, it would be feasible to allow them to continue in oflice for an- other year, and a motion made by Sam- uel Murray that the rules be suspended, and all nominees of the August meet- ing withdraw in favor of the present officers, was carried. Treasuirer L. R. Bohanon presented a very creditable report, which was accepted by a vote of the club. He suggested that the mem- bers get busy at once in regard to the Society of American Florists' conven- tion, and the oflicers meet at least once a week. There were several excellent dis- plays of plants, the English begonias by Mr. Masson, celosia shown by S. Bryson Ayres and dahlias from the Liberty Dahlia farm. The session then adjourned, after which refreshments were served. B. J- B. Providence, R. I. STOCK DIFFICULT TO MOVE. Trade the past week has been very quiet. Stock is more than plentiful, roses selling at a very low figure. As-' ters are good but do not sell. Some carnations are coming in and are al- most impossible to move. Gladioli are still good, but the over supply has brought prices to the bottom. NOTES. The Rhode Island Horticultural So-^ ciety will hold its exhibition in the Narragansett hall ball room September." 15-16, having one of the finest fall ex- hibitions that they have ever had. The C. H. Monroe Co. of Westerly, owners of the old S. J. Renter green- houses, are growing some excellent stock for. the trade. Several out-of-town salesmen have been visiting the trade the past week. H. A. T. 1921. The American Fl orist. FREESIAS PURITY 1000 7-16...............$ 8.00 y^Ai 15.00 FISCHERII Per 100, $6.00 . . . . 50.00 COLORED Gen. Pershing. . . . 30.00 Viola 30.00 Mixed.. 30.00 French Roman Hyacinths Per 1000 11-12 ctm..., $55.00 12-13 ctm 65.00 ALL FALL BULBS NOW READY Fall "BOOK FOR FLORISTS" |with complete lists ready. ASK FOR IT. Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora Cases Full Standard Sizes and Correctly Stenciled. All French Prices Subject to Change without Notice. F. O. B. Chicago Per 1000 12 ctms. bulbs (1400 to case) $ 18.50 13 ctms. bulbs (1250 to case) 22.00 14 ctms bulbs (1000 to case) 25.00 NARCISSUS GRAND SOLEIL D'OR .......; 75.00 (Yellow Paper White) CHINESE NARCISSUS Our Own Importation Direct Front Chinq. This is uadoubtedly one of the best sell- ing bulbs for the retail counter trade, flowering in water and gravel in three to five weeks from time of planting. Basket 30 bulbs Per 100 Per 1000 Select Size. $2.75 $8.00 $75.00 Mammoth Size. 3.25 9.50 90.00 HYACINTHS PREPARED (For Early Forcing) 17 centimeter Bulbs Varieties— Lady Derby, Gertrude, Bis- marck and rinnocence. Per 100 $ 8.00 Per 1000... .... 75.00 DUTCH ROMANS L'INNOCENCE Per 100 ;$ 4.00 Per 1000 35.00 Per case LILIUM HARRISII 6 to 7 inch (335 to case) $60.00 WHITE CALLAS 1^-1^-3 inch.. . .per 100, $8.00 CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE newyork St. Louis, Bio. cboLEE WEATHER STIMULATES TRADE. The market has been very good all week. There is a noticeable advance in quality of the stock and also an advance in prices, no doubt du-e to the cooler weather, together with an abundant amount of rain. Roses are coming in in much better condition than they have since spring. Better blooms and longer stems are now seen on the market. Columbia is still the leading variety, the blooms being of excellent quality. They are to be had in several lengths of stem. Premier is coming in in large quantities, but the blooms are not as good as the Co- lumbia. Mostly short stemmed stock is all one can obtain. Both Butterfly and Ophelia are seen in good condition and supply the call for yellow blooms. Mrs. Charles Russell, Milady, Killarney and "Ward are on the market in limited quantities. Carnations are improving in quality and are seen with more compact blooms and longer stems. The blooms still are undersized, how- ever, obtainable in reds, pinks and white, at good prices. Gladioli are on the decline, after a very good season. Blooms are small with few flowers to the spike. They are obtainable in limited quantities in pinks, whites, yellows and reds. Lilies are to be had in small lots, both Harrisii and For- mosum are obtainable. Lily of the valley is in much better condition, due to the cool weather. The call is irreg- ular, though good at times. Orchids are in good demand and are bringing %1 apiece. The quality is good, Gigas being the chief variety. They are used principally in corsage work. Chrysan- themums are making an appearance with an excellent grade of white and yellow blooms. Florists here rely mostly on this flower during the fall, however, as there is too much outdoor material on the market at present. Delphinums are arriving in limited quantities in both light and dark blue and clean up daily. The blooms are in good condition. Dahliias arei in good demand. The blooms received are of excellent quality. Nearly all types — cactus, single and double, are to be had in various colors, as red, yel- low, pink and white. Cosmos are plentiful and their quality has im- proved. Greens are in abundance and clean up daily. Asparagus plumosus and sprengeri, are plentiful, and sword ferns have a good call. Begonias in pots and fei-ns are plentiful and sup- ply a good demand, Macawii, Whit- manii and Roosevelt being the most popular. Dyed oak foliage is being sold in large quantites for store deco- ration. Galax, strawflowers and dyed grasses are much sought after. NOTES F. H. Weber reports a very good business. He has an unusually attrac- tive store and features his stock to its best advantage. There is an excellent display of Kentia palms together with good specimens of cibotiums. He ex- pects a shipment of crotons from Henry Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., at an early date. He says they are of excellent quality, having seen and bought them on his return from the 456 The American Florist. Sept. 17, Montgomery's Priscilla That's the name of the new pink rose! The name will be Priscilla probably after the public has had it a while, but we have had to add the prefix to cover the rules of nomenclature. In order to get someone who knows more about roses than we do to give an unbiased, honest opinion on the merits of this rose, we have placed 12 plants of it with each of the following growers: S. G. Hill Co.. Richmond, Ind. DaUledouze Bros., Brooklyn, N, T. Albert F. Amlin? Co.. MayTTood, 111. Dnckham-Pierson Co.. Madison, N. J. Bowayton Greeniioiises, Bowayton, Conn. Sliller Floral Co.. Farmingrton, Utali Wellworth Fbrm Greenhotues. Downers Grove, 111. PoeUmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111, Robert Pye, Nyack, N, T. tTohn Coombs, Hartford. Conn. Frank ScUramnx. Crystal Lake, III. A. S. BniTis, Jr.. Spring Valley, N. T. Bobt. Simpson. Clifton, N. J. Chas. H. Totty Co., Madison, N. J. Noe-Buzicka Co.. Madison. K. J. Wm. H. BlUott Co.. Madbnry. N. H. Anthony Ruzicka, Madison, N. J. W. J. Pilcher, Kirkwood, Mo. Jos. Heacock Co., Boelofa, Pa. Ferrari Bros.. San Francisco. Calif, Peirce Bros.. Waltliam. Mass. Batavia Greenhonse Co., Batavia, 111. Doemling-Scliimmel Co., Mt. Clemens. Mich. Wendland & Keimel Co., Flmharst, DL Joy Floral Co., Nashville. Tenn. Roberts Rose Co., Denver, Colo. Geo. C. Weiland, Fvanston, HI. LaJieview Rose Gardens, Jamestown, N. Y. Sxeter Rose Conservatories, Fxetor. N. H. Bassett & Washbnm. Hinsdale, 111. H. O. May. Summit, N. J. Bndlong: Rose Co., Auburn, B. I. Dept. of Agriculture, Wasliingrton, D. C. Gude Bros.. AVashington, D. C. F. B. Pierson. Tarrytown, N. T, L. B. Coddington, Murray Hill, N. J. Jos. H. Hill Co., Richmond. Ind. S. Mortensen, Southampton, Pa. Briar Cliff Gardens, Scarborough, N. Y. John H. Dunlop & Son, Richmond Hill, Ont.. Can. J, J. Fallon Co., Lynchburg. Va. Gullett & Sons, Lincoln. HI. Rolf ZetUtz Co., Lima, O. Van Aken Bros. & Sons, Coldwater, Mich. Premier Rose Gardens, Maywood, HI. Weiss & Meyer Co.. Maywood. HI. Florex Gardens, Nortli Wales, Pa. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.. Pittsburgh. Pa. Zetlii'z Floral Products Co., Dayton, Ohio. Ask them about it, if you will, at any time. They have our permission to tell the truth. We are going to let this rose sell Itself! We shall be simply order takers. A. N. PIERSON, Inc., Cromwell, Conn, vs««$8$8«a$«g<»;$i»i»gg»»w<=w»g»gi«gi»g»gl!i!j!!!S!i!i!i'i!S!i!t!i^^ Supreme Quality Roses Our Roses are second to none. Get the best by ordering from us. Our Roses Have a National Reputation for Quality You always get fresh flowers and a more even run of stock. CURRENT PRICE LIST -subject to Market Change- RUSSELL Per 100 Fancy Long , $16.00 Medium S.OtI to 12i00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 COLUMBIA Fancy Long $16.00 Medium 8.00 to 12.00 Sllort 4.00 to 6.00 FREMTER Fancy Long $12.00 to $16.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 4.00 to 6,00 CRUSADER Per 100 Long $12.00 to $16,00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Sliort ..: 4.00 to 6.00 OPSEULA Long $10.00 Medium 6.00 to 8.00 Sliort 3.00 to 4.00 SUNBURST Long $12.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.08 Sliort -■ 3.O0 to 6.00 WHITE KELLARNEY Long $ 8.00 to $10.00 Medium 6.00 Short 3.00 to 4.00 ASSORTED ROSES SPECIALi OFPEBING Good fresh Roses, our selection, in lots of 200 or more, as follows; Per 100 Good medium lengths $6.00 Good short lengths 4.00 Short lengths, good stock 3.00 New Fancy Fems, per 1,000 $2.60 Adiantum, per 100 1.60 to 2.00 Sprengeri. per 100 3.00 Galax, green, per 1.000 2.00 Galax, bronze, per 1.000 2.00 Asparaens Sprays, per bunch. 36 to .40 Of miscellaneous flowers now coming into market, we will procure for our customers the best at lowest market prices. 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 LONG DISTANCE PHONES: CENXKAX 1457 GreenhonseB: Hinsdale, HI., and Grege Station, HI. Notice: — ^We close at 5 o'clock iiTeek days. OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHlCAfiO, ILL. dosed all day Sundays Chicag:o. BUSINESS IS BETTER. Business is better at this writing than it has been for sometime but there is much room for improvement. Roses are in large supply and are ob- tainable in quantity at attractive prices. Premier, Russell, Columbia and Crusader are having a fairly g-ood call. Sunburst, Ophelia, Ward, Milady, Hoo- sier Beauty, Hearst, Montrose, Butter- fly, Killarney Brilliant, Double White Killarney, Victor, Golden Rule, Phan- tom, Nesbit and Cecile Brunner are in- cluded in the rose offerings. American Beauty roses are holding their own at g-ood prices. Carnations are quite a factor in the market and fairly good stock is obtainable in some varieties. Sweet peas have made their appear- ance at a few of the stores and are moving well. Lilies are in strong de- mand with the best selling at $25 per 100. Lily of the valley is none too plentiful and orchids continue to be .scarce. Asters and gladioli are arriv- ing in large supply and are being sold at low prices in order to keep the stock .moving. Feverfew, strawflowers, lark- spur, delphiniums, pond lilies, corn- flowers, zinnias and other indoor and outdoor stock is obtainable. Home- grown Golden Glow chrysanthemums are in the market. Greens are plentiful in almost all Items. Wedding orders are more numerous with the retailers and decorations are again in order at the State street stores. NOTES. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is cutting heavily in roses, especially Premier, Russell and Columbia of splendid qual- ity and particularly suitable for the exhibition table. This firm's new cor- sage rose Phantom is going to be a big factor in the market in the near future owing to its popularity. Miss Frances Ludlow, of Vaughan s Seed Store flower seed department, is away on vacation. INTEGRITY STABILITY IT is not difficult to find prospects, nor to induce them to make a trial. For American business men, like the Athenians of old, are always trying some new thing. Flirting. The thing is to hold them ; to make per- manent friends. For it is the repeat order that builds, and no art can force a repeat. It comes of itself. QUALITY AND SERVICE. Kennicctb WHOLESALE THERS (g> FLORISTS-^ 1921. The American Florist. 459 PETER REINBER6, '"« WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph St., Long Distance Phones Central 601 and 2846 CHICAGO ROSES-ASTERS-GLADIOLI Bnv nirept Prom the Grower /^TTU'DTT'TVTT "D'DT/"''!? T TCf Subject to chance without notice ^iiiiimiiiiTiiiiiiimrMirriiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiL iiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiinin \j \j XtXvlllXN 1 rtxl\jjii JLio 1 ii imiiiiii iiriiiiinTniiiiiii i iimi iiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiin^ MRS. CHAS. RUSSEI^Ti Per 100 Specials $18.00 Select 12.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 COLUMBIA Specials $18.00 Select 12.00 Meilium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 PREMIER Specials $18.00 Select 12.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 SUNBURST, OPHELIA Specials $12.00 Select 10.00 Medium 6.00 to 8.00 Short 4.00 Specials Killarney LSelect . . White Killarney (Medium Short . . Per 100 $12.00 10.00 6.00 to 8.00 4.00 S 3.00 5.00 6.00 2.00 T.iiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiitiiimiiiiimiiiiiimiiiiii{ ROSES, OUR SELECTION A.sters 2.00 to Gladioli 3.00 to Adiantiim Asparagus, per bunch 3oc to 50c; extra fancy 75c Ferns, per 1.000 $3.00 Galax, bronze and sreen. 1,000... 2.00 Leucothoe Sprays . . EXTRA SPECIAL STOCK BILLED ACCORDINGLY | iiiiiiiiHiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiliiiiimiiiiiiiilliniiiiiiiiiiiiiii"i>iii>i'utiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiit.i]iiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii L~ 1.00 PAUL R. KLINGSPORN, Manager. 182 North Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone, Central 282 CHICAGO Guy French, of the American Bulb Co., and family returned September 6 from a pleasant auto trip to Fort Arthur, Ont.. Vaughan's Seed Store retail fall catalogrue is out. featiu'ing tulips on the front and peonies on the back, in colors. George Wienhoeber has had an un- usually large number of wedding orders this month, many of them good sized jobs. Kroeschell Bros. Co. has booked an order for a new Kroeschell boiler for Schiller's west side establishment. W. N. Rudd and family have re- turned from Wisconsin w^here they greatly enjoyed their vacation. L. Hoeckner, manager of Peter Rein- berg, Inc., has returned from a busi- ness trip to Michigan. The J. A. Budlong Co. is handling a fine supply of roses in addition to all other seasonable stock. thmii m YOU GET ALL THREAD WHEN YOU BUY Meyer's Silkaline Weigh up our threads and then weigh up the other parties that you are buying from atd you will notice that our threads tun full two onnoes of thread to the spool. Mention the American Florist when writing The John Krnchten Co. reports a strong call for lilies with a cleanup in this item each day. Reinhold Schiller is spending his va- cation in learning how to drive his new Ford sedan. J. G. A. Johnson, of Johnson & Chronis, and family, are back from an auto trip to Canada. M. H. Levine, of New York, called on the trade last week and reports busi- ness as good. 460 J. nx:. American Florist. Sept. 17, Qualify Cut Flowers Sweet Peas, Roses, Carnations, Lilies, Valley and all other seasonable stock. Complete line of Greens. Discriminating buyers place their orders with us. There's a reason. JOSEPH rOERSTER CO. WHOLSESALiE PIXJRISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. WIETOR BROS # Wholesale Growers of Quality Cut Flowers 30 East Randolph Street, L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Peter Grosse, superintendent of the Poehlmann Bros. Co., pot plant de- partment and cyclamen specialist, will start on his vacation shortly, visiting friends in the south, also some of the trade in nearby cities. Peter's stock is always good to look upon and although the summer has been a hard and try- ing one on all pot plants, his special- ties all show unmistakable evidence of his superior skill and hard work. Paul R. Klingsporn received a card the other day from J. S. Wilson, of Des Moines, la., who is fishing at Lake Vermilion, Minn., on which he stated he had caught an 11-pound pike. Phil Foley read the card so if he is found to be missing very long, nine chances out of ten you will find him up there. James R. Paul, the well known land- scape gardener, is now in business on his own account at 1112 Lawrence ave- nue, the style of the concern being the James R. Paul Co. H. E. Elliott, formerly of Oak Park, but now located at La Jolla, Calif., called on some of his old friends in the trade this week. He will leave for home in a few days. B. F. "Winterson and Fritz Bahr were at Banff, Canada, on their return trip from California when last heard from and expect to reach home this week. The E. F. Winterson Co. is moving a large supply of choice out-door stock, especially asters, which are attracting the attention of the leading city buyers. Wietor Bros, are cutting exception- ally fine carnations, especially Mrs. C W. Ward, which are in strong de- mand at the store. Darling & Co. say the two fires at their fertilizer plant last week caused no serious damage to buildings or ma- terials. A. L. Vaughan & Co. are doing a ::iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiii'.; Drive Your Slogan Home THE NEW WRAPPING PAPER Made especially for Florists WATERMARKED Carries your dynamic slogan right into the homes s Pittsburgh, Sept. 14. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, spl., per doz. 6.00 " " fey., per doz. 5.00 " *' ex.. per doz. 4.00 " " No. 1, per doE. 1.50 Killarney 4.00® 12.00 Maryland 4.00® 12.00- Sunburst 4.00® 12.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 4.00® 12.00 Russell 6.00® 20.00 Columbia 6.00® 16.00 Ophelia 6.00® 12.00 Hilda 4.00® 12.00 Premier 6.00® 15.00 Madam Butterfly .. 4.00® 12.00 Asters 1.00® 4.00 Perns, per 1.000 3.00 Calax. per 1.000 2.00 Plumosus, per bunch .50 Sprengeri, per bunch .60 Smilax, per doz. strings. 3.00 Valley 6.00® 8.00 Delphinium 4.00® 6.00 Gfladioli 3.00® 6.00 Tritoma. per doz 1.50 Philadelphia, Sept. 14. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special ....30.00® 60.00 fancy 10.000 20.00 Ophelia 2.00® 8.00 Columbia 3.00@ 10.00 Mrs. Charles Russell 5.00® 20.00 Killarney 2.00® 3.0O Hadley 10.00® 20:00 Sunburst 2.00® 6.00 Wards 2.00® 3.00 " Premier 6.00® 15.00 Adiantum ; 1.00® 1.50 Asparagus, bunches .50 Asparagus, strings 76® 1.00 Asters 1.00® 4.00 Calendulas 1.50® 3.00 Carnations 2.00® 3.00 Cattleyas 1.50(iii 2.00 Easter lollies 20.00® 26.00 I,ily of the Valley 6.00® 8.00 Smilax .35 Snapdragons, per doz 75® 1.50 I^arkspur. per dozen 4.00® 8.00 Gladioli 3.00® 6.00 Saddle River. N. J. — Miss Nola Kes- ler has returned from a three-months' vacation on the continent, visiting Italy and the French battlefields. MiNNEAPorjs, Minn. — The first car of Dutch bulbs from A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, was distributed here. The stock was very satisfactory and the best in years. CHtllillliliiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiniiiiliiiiiuuiuiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiriiiiniitiif^ iTHEMcCALLUMCO. I MannfactnrerB — ^Importers I FLORISTS' SUPPLIES ^ i Headquarters: PITTSBURGH, PA. | 'jiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitii.^ 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, Sept. 14. Per 100 Roses. Premier 3.00® 10.00 White Killarney.... 2.00® 6.00 Columbia 2.00® 10.00 Ophelia 2.00® 6.00 Russell 3.00® 12.B0 Ward 2.00® 4.00 " Sunburst 2.00® 8.00 Asters 2.00® 4.00 Dahlias, per doz 2.00® 3.00 Perns, per 1,000 2.60 Leucothoe 1.00 Valley 6.00 Galax, green, per 1,000.... 1.75 bronze, per 1.000. 1.75 Gladioli 3.00® 6.00 Delphinium .50 Milwaukee, Sept. 14. Per 100 Roses, Kiil'n'y, W. Kill'n'y 4.00® 12.00 Premier 4.00® 18.00 Ophelia 4.00® 12.00 Columbia 4.00® 18.00 Ward 4.00® 6.00 " Hoosler Beauty .... 4.00® 16.00 Butterfly 4.00® 15.00 Asters 2.00® 4.00 G'ypsophila, per bunch 25® .35 ]..arkspur. per bunch 25® .35 Fancy Perns, per 1,000.... 2.50 Asparagus, per bunch 60® .75 Dahlias, per doz 35® .60 Gladioli 2.00® 4.00 Lilies, per doz 2.60® 3.00 468 The American Florist Sept. 17, New York. HEAVY SUPPLY ON MARKET. There are so many asters, dahlias and gladioli coining in now that they give the Eighteenth street market a flower show appearance, with few buy- ers. This impression was heightened one day last week when an organ grinder wandered in and played all the tunes in his repertoire. While this did not make business hum, those music- ally inclined joined in with a noise that sounded like the humming of bees. ■ NOTES. A. Mirring of Edgemont station, East St. Louis, 111., who has just re- turned from Europe, reports traveling there as disagreeable owing to the passport regnlations. He is enamored with the four varieties of dahlias which he saw in Holland; they are of the decorative type, suited to his work in the cut flower trade. He says that the African marigolds are larger in the Berlin market, only the orange color is used there. Aster flowers also are larger, the climate suits both and there are no aster diseases. Mr. Mirring also visited Austria and England. It is necessary to give close attention when he talks finance in Austrian currency, small values run to big figures. One hundred residents of Bayside, L. I., have petitioned the park com- missioner to protect the trees in the widening of Bell avenue. The trees include some large oaks and maples. To the older florists, Bayside is remi- niscent of the Taylor place, with its large Marechal Niel rose house which was much visited by florists 40 years ago. The John Taylor place is now the grounds of the Oakland Golf Club. A brand new sign over the main entrance of what was the Siegel Cooper building. Eighteenth street, informs the public that it is now the Central Mercantile building. The wholesale flower market occupies half of the main floor. The offices of the Inter Church Movement were in this build- ing and a dry goods firm in the Sixth avenue end uses the sign The Big Store. E. W. Holt visited the flower market last week. He wants to put the hose into auto tires now; some new patent which puts ginger into speed. He has been 31 years on the membership roll of the Florists' club. He would like to go to California this autumn to meet J. Austin Shaw. It's wonderful how some of the old fellows love each other. A massive floral heart costing $600 was used at the funeral of Angelo Giordano, executed at Sing Sing for murder. Forty autos carried the mourners to Fairview cemetery. Harry F. Good, of Good & Reese Co., Springfield, O., a recent visitor, reports the 65 acres of peonies which the firm is growing as developing nicely. Local stores are rapidly distributing Dutch bulbs into bins for order filling, but it will be September 20 before orders are going out freely. Herman H. Kuhn, a retired florist of this city, died at his home, 2 West 94th street, September 11. See obituary foi' further particulars. Suburban florists and seedsmen are quite willing for Jack Frost to play havoc with summer stock, so that fall business may open. Louis Vetault, Easthampton, L. I., gets away from his landscape work occasionally to survey the sky line of Manhattan island. Green caterpillars are reported as destroying the foliage of California privet, at Maspeth, L. I. The Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J., has opened a city oflice at 43 West Eighteenth street. There has been an excellent demand for French bulbs this week and liberal sales have been made. Eugene Dailledouze is making plans for a winter auto trip to Florida. Dahlia blooms are in full perfection throughout the city. Visitors : J. B. Coddington, Murray Hill, N. J.; George W. Hess, director of the National Botanical Garden, Washington, D. C. D. K. New York Florists' Club. The monthly meeting of the Florists' Club was held September 12 at the Engineering Societies building. Presi- dent Hendrickson in the chair. It was the first session after the summer re- cess, and because of it being Long Island night there was an attendance of 90 members, 44 being from Long Island. J. Fenimore Cooper in one of his tales mentions Long Island in, geographical terms only, but during the last 200 years the nurserymen, florists and seedsmen have shared in the work of making it a commercial neighborhood of New York. So when President Hendrickson, a native son, decided to name a night in honor of Long Island he chose the first one after the summer vacation. After the minutes of the last meet- ing had been approved, Chas. H. Totty, chairman of the flower show committee, intimated that the secretary had an intei'esting communication to make on the subject. Secretary Young then read a report from the joint committee of the New York Horticultural Society and the Florists' Club to the effect that the Grand Central palace ca.n be se- cured for the flower show next year, March 13-19. It was then ordered that the flower show committee be reap- pointed to arrange for the spring ex- hibition. A. T. De La Mare, chairman of the good of the club committee, submitted a written report to the sec- retary which brought out that the members were taking a luke-warm in- terest in the questionnaires sent to all the members. The replies that were received indicated a preference for lec- tures, talks and prearranged discus- sions. Ballots were then distributed upon which those present could write the subject desired for the coming meeting. The chairman of the trans- portation committee to the Society of American Florists' convention, suh- mitted his final report, which was ac- cepted. After a short recess Miss Barnett of the Allied Florists' Trade Associa- tion addressed the club on advertising and considerable discussion followed. She was presented with an armful of flowers and given a standing vote of thanks. Subscription blanks for the publicity fund were then distributed. The secretary told of the pleasure that the members of the Long Island night committee had enjoyed when meeting at the home of the president at Flowerfield. September 7, when arrangements were completed for the present session. A. L. Miller also had an enjoyable time and remembered particularly the clam chowder which was mentioned so often, that took on a mysterious significance. However it did not hurt anyone. On motion of Paul Rigo, a committee was appointed consisting of A. L. Miller, M. Lowther and Mr. Rigo to arrange a sight-seeing tour in connec- tion with the trip to the Society of American Florists' convention at Kan- sas City, Mo., in 1922. THE EXHIBITS. The exhibits were excellent and the committee on awards in its report gave each exhibitor a vote of thanks, except where otherwise noted below. John Lewis Childs, Inc., received a sil- ver medal for its excellent collection of gladioli, and a vote of thanks for dah- lias. A. L. Miller showed some fine cannas, and A. L. Hughes, Flushing, L. I., dahlias, gladioli, roses and a vase of buddleias. Joseph Manda had a new Mention tlie American Florist when writing WH0LE3AL Mention the American Florist when writing W. I/. DOYLBJ A. E, BOOTH Doyle & Booth Wholesale Florists Consignments Solicited Telephone: Watkins 10255. 112 West 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOIjESAIiE FliOBIST Everjrthing in Cut Flowers Phones 641S & 6891 Watkins vj \t * 31 and 43 W. 18th St., WeW lOlK Gold Letters and Scripts Best and cheapest on the market. Write for samples and prices. J. LICHTENBERGER 1560 Avenue A, NEW YORK CIXX Telephone Chelsea 5713 For prompt and aatisfactory results ship to Stilliyai], Dolao & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 112 West 28th Street. NEW YORK All Seasonable Flowers. HARRY CHARLES Wholesale Florist VIOLETS 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK GITY Phone Chelsea 8071. Consignments Solicited variety of croton, named Marie Manda, for which he received favorable men- tion. A specimen Cibotium Schroederi by Anton Schultheis attracted much attention. D. K. 1921. The American Florist. 469 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 3864and3168 Watklns OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on gummed paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Price per 500, $4.50; per 1000, $6.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, J3.00. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago William Mackie Wholesale Florist 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Carnations and Sweet Peas ot Fine Quality. Telephone: 769 Watkins Uention the American Florist when writino HORACE E. FROMENT WHOIiESAI/E COMMISSION All the New and Standard Varieties of Roses, Tiolets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: Watkins 300 and 301 Uention the American florist when writing . C. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: 3870-3871 Watkins A complete assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. Uention the American Florist when writing WiUiam P. Ford WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Watkins Uention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 10» W. ast'i St., NEW YORK TeL 60S and 609 Watkins CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Uention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Chelsea 69%S I. Goldstein Wholesale Florist 31 and 43 W. 18th St., New York Prompt and carefal attention to your interests. Cohsisiiments Solicited. MeiLdon the American Florist toheh writing J.K.ALLEN Established 1887. Telipbies: Watkins 167 and 3058. Wholesale Gut Flower Gcmmission Dealer 43 West 18th Street, NEW YORK Near the main entrance on 18th Street Wholesale Flower Market. Consignments of Asters and Early 'Mums Solicited Mention the American Florist when writing Joseph A. Millang Wholesale Florist 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone: 2046 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe Hover M^KeU New York, Sept. 14. Per IflO Roses. Beauty $1.00@$36.00 Columbia 50@ 8.00 Pilgrim 1.00® 6.00 Hadley 50 @ 6.00 DunloD 1.00® 8.00 Dbl. Wht. Killarney. 1.00 @ 6.00 White Killarney ... .50® 2.00 " Aaron Ward 50® 2^00 Ophelia 76® 10.00 Premier 1.00® 8.00 Scott Key 2.00® 25.00 Sunburst 50® 4.00 Asters 60@ 2.00 Adiantum Croweanum and Hybrid 1.00® 1.50 Asp. Plumosus. per bunch.. 1.00® 2.00 Bouvardia, per bunch .50 Cattleyas 100.00@200.00 Hydrangeas, per doz .50 L. Rubrum 3.00 Lilies, white *. 20.00® 26.00 Lily of the Valley S.00® 8.00 Smilax, doz. strings 1.26@ 1.50 Larkspurs, per dozen 25® .'60 Gladiolus, per doz 50® 2.00 Sweet Peas 50® 2.00 Dahlias .60® 2.00 L. Auratum 16.00® 20.00 Franlt H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wliolesale Florists and Cnt Flower Ezctaange 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 798 and 799 Watkins Orchids, Rosea, Carnations, and all the other best products ot the leading growers. Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing HERMAN WEISS 121 W. 28th St., NEW YORK 'Mnms, Snapdragons, Roses, Carnations, Bouvardias, Pompons and Orchids. As Well As All Other Flowers in Season. Member New York Wholesale Florists' Pfoteotiye Assn CIiiuiiiiiiitllliiiiiiiiiiriiiriiiiitiiiriiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiijiriiiiiiMiiiiiii-. I Telephones ^|ii«alkins \^-/m^ United Cut Flower Co., Inc. WHOLESAIiBRS I 1 11 W. 28th St., NEW YORK iiniiniiiii m iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin^ FHOJVEl I ^^ I WATKINS WM. KESSLER Wholesale Florist 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing 3iiiiiiiiiiuininiin[iiiriiiiiiiiriittiiiriiitiiiii)itriitiiiiiiiiriiitiiitiiitiiniiiiiiiliniin^ I Telephone Watkins 9254 | [Edward Brenner I I Wholesale Florist | 1 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK | i Everything in Cut Flowers | I Consignments Solicited. = ^llllluiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiriiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiriiiitiiiiiinilluiiiiiiiJiiiillllllllJ N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldff., 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 The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest Standard o( Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illna- trated catalog of Gmu ud Fbrim' lnjliii 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK uitiiiiiiiiiuiiuiiiiiiiiiiiniiiriiiniiiiiiiniiiiriiriiiitiiiriiiiiiiniiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ IGEO.B. HARTI I § 1 Wholesale Florist | I 24-30 Stone Street | I ROCHESTER, NEW Y0RK| ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirinriiiitMitiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiitiiiriiiiiiiiriiiiiiirriiiriittMiiiiiiiiin Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 31 and 43 W. ISth St., NEW YORK Telephone 9760 Chelsea 8PECIAI.TrES — Cat Orchids, Asparasns Flnmosns Sprays and Mistletoe and Ber- ries. Cor Orchids are r'own by Carlllo & Co.. of Mamaroneck, N. Y. 470 The American Florist. Sept. 17, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. -.fiiiii iiiiiiilliunill J riMjimiLiilMijj lllinriiiiliiiu iiiiiruinuniilliuil LiiiiriuiL I Jiiiiiiiii rllliraillinriiiiiiiniiimilliiiniljillliiilllll il iiiiiillllMi uiii il liiniiilliii Liiiiriiiiiill'^ CHICAGO The Homes of Flowers CHICAGO Our Motto: Satisfaction, Quality and Service. WUSTS 1 Northwest Corner Wabash ive, and Adams Si. Members of the F. T. D. Southwest Corner 47ih St. and Lake Park Ave. | i,,,,,, ,„„„ , rMiiiiiiiniiriiiiuiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiii iiiiiiMnHiiiilUMiiMilllluiiliiiiiiiinimlllu riijiirillimilii i r ii lllllljiimiiiiiiiiiiillllirT r liiui r l lrlirilljirillllllliiiiiiii.~ Mention the American Florist when writing Send your Droers for unlcago-j^t All orders carefnlly filled St' under the supervision of V^^^^52^ GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr. ^^3^ wire, Write or Phone West 822 Memler of Horists' TeleExaib DeUvery. Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Delivered in AJbaoy and vicinity on telegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY 'I EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mall and Telegraph orders carefully filled. 138-140 Fourth St.,East ^t'fi'tftftA Mention the American Florist when writing CHARLES L. SCHMIDT 23 No. Second St., Hairlsburg, Pa. Night and d&,y Bervlca in all Central Pennsylvania. Mention the American Florist when writing TACOMA, WASH. California Plorists Trill take care of all telegraph orders. ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS A P (\[ INH ^^^ ^^^^ ^^^ Service X\IW U 111/ Conservatories. Diai THE BELLEVUE-STRATFOKD BROAD AT WALNUT STS. Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. Mention the American Florist when writing BOHANNON FLORAL CO. 75 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO Member o« p. t. di ■ Mention the American Florist when writing Staten Island, N. Y. r. T.D, nLEX. S. GEORGI: (Not Incorporated) FLORAL ARTIST 423-425 Richmond Terrace (V. M. C.) Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, N. ¥."== *l S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Anderson service means Iresh, sturdy stock and promptdeliverles in Buffalo, LOCkport, Niagara Falls and Western Is ew York. Members o£ Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO 'PatmerNouse Fiorist n C.MONROE ST. Mention the American Florist when writing TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S Mention the American Florist when writing PIIILTIDELPHin, pn. Chas. H. Orakelow Broad St., at Camberland Members of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. M ention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. Houghton Gorney ^ Flower Shop ^ UNDER THE PARK STREET CHURCH Centrally located. Each order receives my personal attention. Best facilities for shipping Mention the American Florist when writing LITTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing CLEVELAND, O. AMD VICiniTV. BRAMLEY & SON 1811 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers In the City Mention the American Florist when writing 1921. The American Florist. 471 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. WUl be delivered for the trade in other cities by CHICAGO. 1^^ 745 Buckingham Place li. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders. We have the Best Facilities in tlie City No. branch stores. Established 1867. Members of Morists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writinp Randolph & McGlements |,„^Floral Expertsf^^l i 5936 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. g Eiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiuniiiiiiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinf Mention the American Florist when writing ROCHESTER, N. V. J. B. KELLER SONS, FliOBISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester ph. 606. Long Dist. Bell ph. 2189 Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing LOS AMGELES, OILIF. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders discount. Regular trade 239 WEST THIRD STREET Mention the American Florist when writing WnSHINGTON. D. C. Louise Flower Shop Comiectlcnt Ave., at N. St., N. W. Miss Ionise W. Dangherty, Proprietress Phones— Franklin 3519, 3841, 3842 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing New York's Favorite Flower Shop Pittb Avenue at SSth Street Member F. T. D. Ass'n. CHICAGO. 77-79 E. Madison Street ?S^d Washington, D.C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORISX 900 Fourteenth Street Kansas City, Mo.|P=^ SamueF Murray 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writinff FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. September 30. Bankdale, Fabre Line (Marseilles). September 33. Bolivian, I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). Berengeria, Cunard- Anchor Line (Cher- bourg'- Southampton). FROM BALTIMORE, VarduUa. Cunard-An- chor Line (London). FROM BALTIMORE, Michigan, L M. M. Lines (Hamburg). September 33. Vasconia. Cunard- Anchor Line (London). September 24. Noordam, Hollanld-America Line (Rotter- dam). Baltic, I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). Caronia, Cunard- Anchor Line (Li'/erpoolV Cameronia, Cunard -Anchor Line (Glasgow) . San Juan, Porto Rico Line (San Juan). PROM MONTREAL. Verbania. Cunard-An- chor Line (London). FROM BOSTON, Mahopac, I. M. IF. Lim:s (London). FROM MONTREAL. Cornishman, J. M ?.r. Lines (Avonniouth). FROM NEWPORT NEWS. Vechtdyk. Hol- land-America Line (Rotterdam). ENGLAND Steamers arriv- ing at or leaving an; port can be served at a few hours' notice. (Members F. T. D.) You can "Sa; It With Flowers" to anyone in the British Isles through Bees' Flower Senice. (Members F.T.D.) Bold Street LIVERPOOL Mention the American Florist when loritina OMAHn. NEB. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Farnum St. Members of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing BROOKLvn, n. y. JOSEPH TREPEL BBOOKIiYN'S liAKGEST FLORIST EIcTen Stores ""store- Lewis Ave. Cor. Hancock St Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City, Brooklyr and Long Island. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing PHONES: 1501 andLlSSZ CHICAGO 75 E. Adams St. EVANSTON, ILL. ce„'.?»'i's.. Members of Florists' Tcleeraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing ST. LOUIS, MO. r. H. WEBER N. E. Cor. Taylor and Olive St«. Flowers delivered in Cilty and State oa Short Notice. Member of Florists' Telecraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing SALT L7IKE CITV. Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250,000 Square Feet of Modern Glass Pirst-class stock and service. Usual discount. We reach the whole of Utah and to Central part of Nevada and Idaho Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist wlien writing 472 The American plorist. Sept. 17, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by tlie flnus below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Largest Retail Florists in Westchester County. Members F.T.D. Established 1908. New York floral Co. Yonkers, N. Y. NewRochelle,N.Y. Cor. Manor Honse Sqnare 542 Main St KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. ±LO\^ERS Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing KANSAS CITY. MO. The Apollo FlowerShop 4 East 11th Street 'Wc Carry the Largest Stock of Cnt Flowers In the City. We Please the People. Home Ph.: Main 3652 Bell Ph.: Main 1034 Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A, WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Milwaukee, Wis.4 'FOX'S Incorporated 437-39-41 Milwaukee Street Ueml]ers of Florists' Tele^apb Delivery, wi5ira5iiHii5iiaigi«i SAVANNAH, GA.< fjohn Wolff ID The Largest Grower m of Cut Flowers in the South I — El BlEII5IIHII51IH11511«]151|5||5irHII«ll«IIHI|g|5 pl|511g|iaiia |HB115)|51 Lang Floral & Nursery Co. 1S14 Main Street, Dallas, Texas. Write or wire headquarters for flowers tor Texas. Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexi- co. No orders too large, none too small. Members of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery, FREY & FREY 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB, Wholesale and Retail Members ot Florista' Telerraph DellvnT, City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. T. — Eyres, 106 State St. Albany, N. T. — Danker's. Boston. Mass. — Penn, the Florist. Boston, Mass. — Houghton Gorney Fl. Shop. Brooklyn, N. T. — Hugo H. .Tahn. 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. Wabash. Chicago — Bohannon Flower Shop. Chicago — Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St. Chicago — Congress Flower Shop. Chicago — A. liange, 77-79 B. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, W. Madison. Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., Buckingham PI. Chicago — Henry Wittbold & Son. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. 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 Park Floral 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. Eodgers. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co, Detroit. Mich. — Central Floral Co.. B'way. Detroit. Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. El Paso. Tex. — Potter Floral Co. Evanston. 111. — Henry Wittbold & Son. Galesburg, 111. — Pillsbury's Flower Stores. Grand Rapids, Mich — Grand Rapids Fl. Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith Floral Co., Inc. Hartford. Conn. — Welch's Flower Shop Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt. Kansas City, Mo. — W. J. Barnes. Kansas City. Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City. Mo. — Apollo Flower Shop. The. Kansas City. Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. Knoxville. Tenn. — Baum's Home of Flowers. La Crosse. Wis. — Salzer Floral Gardens. Lincoln. Neb. — Frey & Frey. Liverpool. Eng. — Bee's. Ltd. Los Angeles — Woltskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewild Greenhouses Memphis, Tenn. — Memphis Floral Co. Miami, Fla. — The Exotic Gardens. Milwaukee, Wis. — Fox's Incorporated. Montreal, Que,, Can. — Dominion Floral Co. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — The Rosery Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. New Britain, Conn. — Welch's Flower Shop. New Orleans, La. — Metairie Ridge Nur. Co. New Orleans, La. — Chas. Eble. New Orleans, La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New Roohelle, N. T. — New York Floral Co. New York — A. Eckrich, 924 Madison Ave. New York — Alexander, Florist. New York — A. T. Bunyard. Madison Ave. New York — Broadway Florist. New York — N. Christatos. New York — Dard's. 44th and Madison Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Hession. New York — Irene Hayes. New York — Kottmlller. New York — Malandre Bros. New York — Matthew A. Battista. New York — A. Meyer, 1062 Madison Ave. New York — Olympla Florist. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. Oklahoma City, Okla. — Furrow & Co. 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. Harbermenl's Sons. Pittsburgh. Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A, W. Smith Co. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Mrs. E. A. Williams. Roanoke. Va. — Fallon. Florist. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons. Salt Lake City, Utah — Evans Floral Co. Salt Lake City, Utah — Miller Floral Co. Staten Island, N. Y. — Alex S. George. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldooohl. Savannah, Ga. — John Wolf. St. Paul, Minn. Holm S Olson 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cltiet and for all points in the Northwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night-and day. Mention the American Florist when writina SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing NEW ORLEANS, LA. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist Sonth 121 BARONNE STREET Members of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writina KNOXVILLE, TENN. Baum's Home of Flowers Personal attention given to orders For Knoxville and East Tennessee. Member F. T. D. Mention the American Florist when writing FOR ST. LOUIS wmE Grimm & Gorly Mention the American Florist when writing Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Seattle, Wash. — Rosaia Bros. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. 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. Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Washlnp-ton, D. C. — Blackstone. Inc. Washington. D. C. — Geo. H. Cooke. Washington, D. C. — Louise Flower Shop. Washington. D. 0. — Gude Bros. Washington, D. C. — Geo. C. Shaffer. Wichita, Kan. — W. H. Culp & Co. Worcester, Mass. — Llttlefield, Florist. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop. Yonkers, N. Y. — New York Floral Co. 1921. The American Florist. 473 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be deliTered 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. Summer Season. Hession Madison Ave. and 76 St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers BEST IN THE MAJRKET AT BEASONABIjE PRICES Plant Specialists ,oS%5 Uember of FlorUts' Telerraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago < Congress Flower Shop CONGRESS HOTEL 520 South Michigan Ave. Mention the Aynerican Florist when writinfj MBU/ VODK Telephone Audubon 6618 I1I.VT 7\/KI%. Established 1»0« Olympia Florist (PBTISR LAMBOS A CO.) 3799 Broadway, S. W. C!or. 158th St. FRESH CUT FLOWERS DAII.Y Orders from Other Cities filled with promptness Mention the American Florist when writing MEMPHIS, TEMM. Memphis Floral Company MAIN AND UNION WIRE V8 Mention the American Florist when writing Oklahoma City OKIiAHOMA FURROW & CO. 205 W. Main St. members of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO ALFRED HANNA & SONS will fill your ordera for Designs and Cut Flowers In Mlclilgan. Mention the American Florist when writing BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOHMILLEI 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing NEW yORK. Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd SI. 'Phone, Columbus 6883 The name "Malandre Brothers" on a box of flowers is a Guarantee of Quality, Orders from other cities receive out per- sonal attention. Member* of Florists' TeleEraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when vjritina' PITTSBURGH, PA. A.W.SmithCo. KEENAN BIJ)G. Larsrest Floral Fstablishment in America Fstablished 1874 Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writing NEW yORK. BROADWAY FLORIST 3094 Broadway, S. E. C!or., 72d St. phone Columbus 6468 Branch: 840 Westcnester Ave., Bronx. Phone: Intervale 4990. Mention the American Florist when writing WICHITA, Kansas ^tSttc'r' W. H. GULP & OOMPANT Quality Flowers Personal Service Members F. T. D. Mention the American Florist when writing El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. 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 DARDS 341 Madison Ave. Opp Hotel Biltmore New York The Leading Florist for nearly Half a Century Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writing NEW yORK Fst.^Ushed 1849 David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders by Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 1S52-1653 Colnmbos Mention the American Florist when writing J. W. RODGERS WkB' Bnlldin? Fkciirfnn fi Sonth Jefferson Street U ay lUllf \J, Telegraph orders for Dayton will receive our immediate and careful attention. Mention the American Florist when writing 474 The American Florist. Sept. 17, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS AVill be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on AVire, Phone or MaU Orders. DETROIT'S Leading Florists JOHN BREITMEYEft'S SONS 1314 Broadway PHILIP BREITMETER, - PreaJ''-nt Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Worcester's Shop of Quality and Service Randall's Flower Shop 22 Pearl St., WORCESTER, MASS. Member P. T. D. Mention the American Florist when writing BROOKLvn, n. y. JAMES WEIRJnc. FLORIST 324 Fnlton St., cor. Pierrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good care and prompt attention. Phones 270-271 Main. Mention the American Florist when writing Orders n-lll be care- fully cared for by MICHIGAN. Henry Smith Floral Co., Inc. Wholesale and Retail Florists of Grand Rapids. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing Send Telegraph, Telephone or Mail Orders for florist's 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 when writing WnSIIINGTON, D. C. BUCKlSTONE,inc. 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service Mention the American Florist when writing Telephones : Lenox 2352 Lenox 7019 1062 Madison Ave., Near 80th St. NEW YORK Orders from other cities promptly filled. Mention the American Florist when writing TOROMTO. cnii. Canada's Best Known and Most Reliable Florist °. EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM, j j Mention the American Florist when writing New York^s SHOP OF QUALITY Irene Hayes,inc F. T. D. 799 papij Avenue Telephone Rhlnelander 0202 and 0203 Mention the Atnerican Florist when writing CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 RACE STREET Successor to the HILL FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Mention the American Florist when writing NEW yORK. A. ECKRICH (Successor to Charles E. Gnmewald) FLORIST 924 Madison Ave., bet. 73rd & 74tli Sis. Phone: 9864 Rbinelander. Orders from Olher Cities Prompll; Filled Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing 1921. The American Florist. 475 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the tradj in other cities by the flrms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. HARTFORD. CONM. WELCH'S K" Also Store_at New Britain, Conn. Bslabllshed 1SS5. Members of Fjorists' Teleeraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Colorado Springs, Col Wholesale and Retail Pikes Peak Floral Co. Orders Carefully Executed Members of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing DENVER, COLO. yhc Park I.E.eilUS.FruiileiL L lOI^Cll wO* I.P.NEIHAN.Sccntur. Mention the American Florist when writing GALESBURG. ILL. AMD CENTRZIL ILLINOIS Pillsbury's Flower Stores Your orders will receive careful attention. Members of Florists' Telecraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing KANSAS CITV, MO. Established over 30 years (Southwest comer of 11th and McGee Sts. Mention the American Florist when writing «UOG BROSjCa FLORISTS l2Ur9T.NM< •MaMiHOTtMoa Gudes^ Uemlers of Florists' Telegraph CeliverTo Mention the American Florist when writing =\ LOUISVILLE, KY.= AUGUST R. BAUMER MASONIC TBMPLB Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. '^^ . /^ Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO ?,?L??r DETROIT ^ •■-- Yri^-.^.l i^^^ 132 N. state, CHICAGO C^entrftl rlOral ^O* 1331 Broadway, DETROIT Best .ervlce In both cities and adjoining territory. Member of Florists' Telegrraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. Mention the American Florist when writing Seattle-Rosaia Bros. Mention the American Florist when writing Finest floral studio in Northwest. Member F.T.D. EDWARD SCEERY Passaic, N.J. F.T.D. Paterson, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing =Washington, D. C.== GEO.H.COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street J Mention the American Florist when writing FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY OF ''Home Grown Flowers" Get in touch with SHEBOTGAN, WISCONSIN. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. MATTflEWSON'S, Mention the American Florist when writing I.J. Philips Bros. 938 BROlAB STREET Members of Florist*' Telegraph DeUvery, Mention the Americam Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S I/ARGEST FLOWER STORE. Mention the American Florist when writing hS^x^Ef Newark, N. J. The Rosery Floral Co. 167 Market SL, at Broad St. EVERYTHING IN FLOWERS Prompt Deliveries (o any lowi or dtl witlihi ISO miles of Nevrark. Telephone Market 494 Mention the American Florist when writing BROOKLVN. N. V. HUGO H. JAHN FIjOBIST 710 Nostrand Ave., cor. Prospect Place Phone: 1952 Lafayette. Flowers Delivered Anywhere. Personal Aiieniion. Mention the American Florist when writing "WE NEVER SliEEP" IDLEWILD 6REENH0USES Memphis, Tenn. 89 South Main St. "Up-to-the-Mlnute" Service and Execution. Every Plower in Season. Telephone Lenox 3822 New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /venue In the Heart of most exclusive residential section. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Famam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Teletrraph DoUvery. Mention the American Florist when writing 476 The American Florist. Sept. 17, American Seed Trade Association. L. L. Olds, Madison, Wis., President; Alex. Forbes, Newark, N. J., First Vice- President; Louis B. Renter, New Orleans, La, Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel , 216 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleveland, Ohio, Secretary-Treasurer; Curtis Nye Smith, 73 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., Counsel. The fortieth annual meeting will be held June, 1932. Wholesale Grass Seed Dealers' Ass'n. Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., Presi- dent; J. Chas. MoCuIlough, Cincinnati, O., Vice-President; Clarence R. Jones, 110 Sooth Street, Baltimore, Md., Secretary- Treasurer; Curtis Nye Smith, Boston, Mass, Counsel. , The next annual meeting will be held June, 1922. Alaskas are 12 cents. Onion Sets in the Chicagp district were recently bought at $1.25. Jersey City. N. J. — The Doug-hten Seed Co. is at 279 Provost street, here. The Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co., Gil- roy, Calif., report business as improv- ing-. Arthur Boddington, New York, is making a New England journey this week. ■Washington believes the passage of the new tariff act will not occur for a long period. The seed stores are impatient for a frost to indicate the interest of buyers of fall bulbs. Visited New York : S. F. Willard, Wethersfleld, _ Conn.; Ed. Reynolds, Crawfordsville', Ind. Providence, R. I. — E. A. Hartland, of Vaughan's Seed Store, New York, was a visitor this week. The S. S. New Amsterdam docked at New York Thursday with liberal con- sig-nments of Dutch bulbs. Buyers of French exchange were favored and surprised at a half cent decline per franc this week. Timothy seed prices this year are $3.60 to $3.85 compared with $6.50 to $7 last year and $9.65 to $11.25 two years ago. RUMORS of a short crop of Lilium giganteum in Japan continue with ad- vancing prices, such rumors being very difficult to verify. The available supply of French bulbs is being rapidly taken, half of those that remain being under graded or packed in baby cases. London, Eng. — James Bridgeford, managing director of Watkins & Simp- son, has returned from America after a very enjoyable trip. Price of bags at Chicago, September 14 : Americans, 16 oz., $29.50 per bale, in bale lots or over; National, 10 oz., $27.00; Crown, 12 oz., $20.50. CORN, which suffered an estimated loss in July of about 91,000,000 bushels, made a gain of 154,000,000 bushels during August, according to the gov- ernment i-eport. The forecast Septem- ber 1, places the yield at 3,186.000,000. Wheat, oats, rye and barley decreased 54,000,000 bushels in August, spring wheat losing but 3,000,000 bushels with an estimated crop of 210,000,000 bushels. The total estimated yield of these grains is 2,067,000,000 bushels. The National Seed Co. received 800 bags of grass seed from Hamburg this week. Large users of choice lawn seed are anxious over the higher prices of blue grass and red top. They fear home owners will not take kindly to a 50 per cent advance. San Francisco reports D. M. Ferry & Co., Detroit, Mich., have acquired the commission box business of C. C. Morse & Co., formerly for many years carried on by Bowen & Co. Board of Trade — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade, September 14, were as follows : Tim- othy, $4.00 to $4.75 per ]00 pounds; Red Clover, $11.00 to $17.00. Juuuis LOEWITH. INO., gr&ss Seed dealers, formerly Loewith, Darsen & Co.. 150 Nassau street, N. Y., filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy Sep- tember 12. assets $6,000, liabilities, $30,000. Rochester, N. Y. — Mrs. H. K. Man- deville, widow of the late W. J. Man- deville, former president and founder of the Mandeville & King Co., died Au- gust 31. Mrs. Mandeville was vice- president of the company. F. H. Henry, of Henry & Lee, New York, and family are making a vaca- tion motor trip up the old post road. Hudson river, via Albany, Plattsburg and Trois Riverie to Montreal. They will return via Breton "Woods. Redtop seed advanced during the last week of August, present prices ranging from 1.5 cents to 16 cents per pound, for recleaned seed. Growers who carried over old seed are selling this along with the new crop seed. The quality of the new crop seed is equal to or slightly better than last year. Visited Chicago : George C. Thom- son, of Northrup, King & Co., Minne- apolis, Minn.; Wilber Brotherton. of the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Detroit, Mich.; Karl Sevaldsen, Minneapolis, Minn., representing L. Daehnfeldt, Den- mark; Paul H. Baermann and wife, Milwaukee, Wis.; A. Hogewoning, New York. White Ci.over seed production in Wisconsin is about half of that of last year on the same acreage. Grow- ers were receiving $25 to $.33 per 1O0 pounds, country-run basis, and .$3.3 to $40 per 100 pounds, recleaned, the last of August. Fairly large quantities of seed are being imported and said to be offered at $38 c. i. f. New York. Wholesale Growers SELECT STOCKS Beet Cappot Lettuce Onion Parsley Parsnip Radish Sweet Peas PIETERS=WHEELER SEED CO. GILROY, CALIFORNIA Wichita, Kans. — The Ross Bros. Seed Co., filed a voluntai-y petition in bankruptcy September 6. M. E. Gar- rison, manager of the Wichita Asso- ciation of Credit Men, has been ap- pointed temporary receiver. Approxi- mate figures give liabilities of $55,000 with assets near the same amount. The firm has a record of nearly 40 yeai-s of successful business. Red Clover Seed. Red clover seed production is esti- mated at 30 to 40 per cent below the 1920 crop. In almost every important section the acreage cut for seed and the yield per acre are less than last year. Drought and hot weather dur- ing the summer were the predominat- ing factors in causing these reductions although in some sections winter kill- ing and green worms thinned the stands materially. The average prices offered growers in various sections August 25 for coun- try-run seed ranged from $12.50 to $17.50 per 100 pounds compai-ed with $19 to $26.70 last year and .$32.40 to .$42.25 two years ago. The prices for cleaned seed were from $14.20 to $18.90. During July and August of this year 1,676,500 pounds of seed were imported from Germany, Prance and Chili, com- pared with 298,400 pounds for the two months last year. During the week ending September 3. approximately 383,000 pounds arrived at New York. Peruvian Alfalfa. According to a Yuma grower, "Peru- vian alfalfa does best in mild climates, as it requires about nine degrees more frost than the other varieties to make it dornaant. At Yuma it grows 11 months out of the year. It will winter- kill in severe climates, and if required for fields to remain seeded a long time, should not be used, but for one or two years it is all right. I have seen it doing well in Kentucky, southern Illi- nois, Indiana and northern Kentucky. With their freezing and thawing, these locations are about the northern limit of reliability. To date, the supply of seed has not been sufficient to meet the southern demand." Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Mention the American Florist when w7-itina Growers (or the Wholesale Trade only. Onion, Lettuce, Carkot, Pabsnip, Parsley, Celebt, Salsipt and Mixed Sweet Peas. Endive, Braslan Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O IM P B H V , illC 1921. The American Florist. 4:77 Garden Seed Beans Growing Lima and pole varieties is my specialty. My growing contract offer for fall delivery will be mailed upon request. Henry Berrien Fish Carpinteria, Calif. I. N. Simon & Sod Garden Seeds 438 MABEET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. GEORGE R. PEDRICK & SON PEDRICKTOWN, N. J. Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, Okra, As- paragus, Rhubarb, Celery, Spinach, Beet, Onion, Beans, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Sweet Corn and Vine Seeds. Correspondence Solicited. WHOLESALE SEED QRGWERS Burpee's Seeds Grow Wholesale Price List for Florists and Market Gardeners. W. Atlee Burpee Co. Seed Growers Philadelphia Imports at New York. S.S. Oscar II. from Copenhagen. — T. Maden & Co.. 26 bags spinach, 54 bags mangel. 79 bags turnip, 22 bags ruta- baga seed; United States Seed Co., 2.5 packages turnip seed; Nungesser. Dickinson Seed Co., 50 bags clover seed; Chambers Seed Co., 300 bags grass seed; Louisville Seed Co., 511 bags grass seed; Ross Seed Co., .Sll bags seed; American Express Co., 1,500 bags grass seed. S.S. Hague — Maru from Kobe, Japan. A. Dickinson Co., 625 bags hemp seed. Catalogues Received. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and and New York, retail bulbs, seeds and plants; Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh Pa.. florists' supplies; Huntsville Wholesale Nurseries, Inc., Huntsville, Ala., nursery stock; Frazer Nursery Co., Inc., Birmingham, Ala., nursery stock; Thos. J. Grey. Boston. Mass., bulbs, plants and seeds; John Lewis Childs, Inc., Floral Park, N. T., bulbs, plants and seeds; Henderson's seed store, Chicago, bulbs, plants and seeds; D. Hill Nursery Co., Dundee, 111., florists' evergreens. Stuart Low Co., London, Eng., nur- sery stock. HOCHESTEE, N. Y. — The Nathan R. Graves Co., trade photographers, has disposed of its collection of photos and plates to the A. T. De La Mare Co., New York, and the A. B. Morse Co., St. Joseph, Mich. JEROME 6. RICE SEED CO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS America's Largest Producers of Seed Peas Also a Complete Line of VEGETABLE SEEDS ^ISAVt'J^ncu. Office: Cambridge, New York Mention the American Florist when writing VALLEY PIPS FROM COLD STORAGE $30.00 per 1000; $16.00 per 500; $8.00 per 250; $1.00 per 100. H. N. BRUNS, 3032-42 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111. KELWAY'S Pedigree Strains of Florists Flower Seeds "Write for prices to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers, LANGPORT, ENGLAND. 300 Medals tor Flowers, etc. Hundreds of First-Class Certificates. Mention the American Florist when writing ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists, Wholesale Growers of fall list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention the American Florist when writing J. G. ROBINSON SEED CO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY FORID, COI.ORADO Contract Growers of Cucumbers, Canta- loupe, "Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar. Flint and Field Seed Corn. Mention the American Florist when writing Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandi- aoras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, lilMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA Lily of the Valley Pips EXTRA FINE STRAIN EXHIBITION Size GERMAN "LUBECK" PIPS FROM COLD STORAGE Price, in cases of ICOO, 500 or 350 each, on application. Send us your list of Perennials wanted for quotations. J. M. THORBURN & CO. I 53 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY iiirMnnnTniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimimiimiiiiitii iiiMniitm niiiiiiiii Mention the American Florist ivlien tvritina TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist jvlien writing Waldo Rohnert GILROY. CAL. WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Specialties: Beet, Carrot, Endive, Lettuce, Onion and Radish. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing JAMES VICK'S SONS Growers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the benefit of our 72 years' experience All Seasonable Varieties. Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City 478 The American Florist. Sept. 17, SEASONABLE FLOWER SEEDS. WINTER FLOAATEREVG SWEET PEAS grown for us by expert seed growers, whose seed we have handled for years. We know they are right. Tr, Asfa Ohn, lavender Blue Bird,, fine blue Columbia, pink and white ., Cherry Ripe, flowing cherry Fordhook Pink Glitters, orange scarlet '. Helen Lewis , Heatherbell, mauve lavender ■. . . Hercules, pink I^arender Nora Liiberty, crimson Melody, rose pink Melody, greenhouse grown Miss E, Gude, shell pink Mrs. Spanolin, white '. Mrs, Skach, light pink. ...'.- Morning Star, orange scarlet Orange Beauty, orange and scarlet . . Pink and White Orchid Rose Queen, pink Selma Swenson, soft pink Improved Snowstorm, - white. ........ Songster, lavender Songbird, blush white, Snowflake, white Watchung, orchid white White Orchid Wedgewood, clear blue. Xmas Pink, orchid Varrawa, rose pink..... Blue Yarrawa Zvolanek*s Rose , Ekt. $0.35 .40 .60 .40 .35 .60 .35 .35 .35 .25 .35 .35 1.00 .25 .25 .85 .35 1.00 .25 .40 .25 .40 .35 .25 .35 .35 .25 .35 .35 .25 .35 .75 Oz. $1.00 1,25 2.00 1.25 .75 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 .15 1.00 1.00 3.00 .75 .75 .75 1.00 .3.00 .75 1.25 .75 1.25 .75 .75 1.00 1;00 .75 1.00 1.00 .76 1.00 2.S0 4 Oz. $3.00 3.50 6.00 3.50 2.50 • 6.00 3.00 3.00 3.0O 2.50 3.00 3.00 2.60 2.50 2.50 3.00 2.50 3.50 2.50 '3.60 2.50 2.50 3.00 3.00 2.50 .3.00 3.00 2.50 3.00 8.00 Lb. $10.00 12.00 20.00 12.00 8.00 20.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 10.00 10.00 8.66 8.00 8.00 10.00 's'.oo 10.00 8.00 1:2.00 8.00 8.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 10^00 25.00 i NEW CX)IiORED FREESIAS The only colored Freesias that have made good when grown in quantity. Price now reduced low enough to make them a prof- itable bulb for everyone to grow. Gen. Pershing (Frey) — Extra robust grower, 3 ft. in height, with 4 'to 5 long side laterals; large open flowers of lavender pink, yellow lip and somewhat of a bronze cast.' The cut flowers have created quite a sensation on the Chicago Market for several seasons, and command the highest market prices. Viola (Frey) — Like a large wood violet, the lower petals of a deeper violet blue, a beautiful, distinct and valuable hybrid. The growth is about 30 inches in height, with 4 to 5 long side laterals, long enough for any floral work. Sold at good prices on the Chicago Market for several seasons. Prices— $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. CALENDULA, ORANGE KING (For Greenhouse Forcing.) - A special selection of this popular annual, which we nave sold for several yeara with excellent results. GTrowera for the Chi- cago market who used our seed last season obtained top prices for their cut, and we know quality is even better this season. Tr. Pkt., 50c; Oz., $3.50; % lb., $9.00. CYCLAMEN SEED German Strain, Ainerican Grown. Daybreak Pink Dark Pink White with Eye Pure White Wandsbek Dark Salrnon Wandsbek Light Salmon Brilliant Red Dark Red Per 100, $1.50; 1,000, $12.00. CINERARIA Florists' prize mixture. Splendid large flowering strain. Tr. Pkt. (about 1,000 seeds) $1.00. PANSY New- crop, combination mixed. First-class mixture for general florist use. Tr. Pkt.. $1.00; oz., $7.00. DUTCH BULBS NOW ARRIVING. Write for Prices. A. HENDERSON & CO., 166 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO Mctlutchison I a CO. OFFER»» i i Immediate Shipment | = VALLEY PIPS, Dutch or German type, in i I case lots of 2300 pips. LILIUM MAGMFICUM, i = 9-11, from N. Y, KENTIA Belmoreana and = iForsterianaSeeds, inbishellots. BAMBOO i = CANES, natural and dyed green, all sizes, bale i i lots. RAFFIA, natural and colored, 25 lbs. up . i FALL SHIPMENT. [ DUTCH BOLBS, Tulips, Hyacinths, Nar- I cissus, Etc.; MANETTI STOCKS, English i French, Dutch: VALLEY PIPS, German or i Dutch: CHINESE SACRED LILIES, "Se-i leots"; JAP. LILY BULBS, F- <>• B. New | York, Chicago, Toronto, Denver, beattle, = Etc. ; ROSES and LILACS, fleldgrown, for | forcing, prices ready now: CALLA God- S trey,Elliotiana; T.R. BEGONIAS and GLOX- I INIAS, all sizes aad colors; IRIS, Tingitana = and Spanish; DRACAENA CANES. = Write for prices, stating your requirements. | I McHUTCHISON & CO.. I I 9S Chambers St., NEW YORK i Fjiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiniinuimiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniimiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiii!9 Dutch and French Bnlbs C.J.Speelman&Sons I Lagarde & Speelman Sassenheim, Holland I Olllonles.Var. France NEW YORK OFFICE 470 GREENWICH ST. Pacilic Coast Representative, Mr. w. B. Clarice, Box 543, San Jose, Calif. THE G. HERBERT GOY SEED GO. VAIiLEY, Douglas Connty, NEB. Contract GrOTrers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber, Muakmelon, Squaali and Pump- Tcln, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. Hogewoning & 5ons, Inc. Wholesale Bulb Growers and Importers 299 Broadway, New York Seed Bags, Packets, Particulars. SpeCialtieS* Of all descriptions made by The Miller Brothers Co. Manufacturers PAPER GOODS For the Horticultural Trade. NEWARK, 224 High St. NEW JERSEY Yokohama Nursery Co.p Ltd. Woolworth Building NEW YORK CITY IMPORTERS Japanese Bulbs, Plants a-d Seeds i.nuiiitiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii(iiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiniiitiiiniiimimiiiiuiiiiininiuuiin^ I Return Envelopes I I Catalogue Envelopes | I Seed Packets | I Brown Bag: Fillinsf Machine Co. I I FITCHBUSG, MASS.^, U. S. A. | 'iiiitiiiiiiiiiiriitiiitrMiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiniiiiiiiiiruiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilliiuii^ Giant Pansy Seed No. 10. Kenilwortli Giant l!.x- hibition is tlie very finest mixture No. 12. Kenilwortli Giant Prize. Each sort: 1000 seeds. 60c.; % oz. $1.35; Vi oz., $2,50: 1 oz., $10.00. No. No. 22. Kenilwortli Mixture :^4. Bronze Shades 30. Blotched 36. Triumph of Giants 32. Parisian 70. Orchid-flowered Price of the preceding 6 sorts: 1000 seeds. 35c.; 14 oz., 90c.; Vi oz., $1.65; '.A oz., $3.00: oz.. $6.00. No. No. 24. Kenilworth Show 28. Masterpiece 1000 seeds, 40c.: % oz., $1.10; Vi oz., $2.00; % oz.. $3.75; oz.. $7.50. Ciant Trimardeau in mixture or separate colors: 1000 seeds, 30c.; 4 pkts., $1.00; Vi oz.. $1.30; oz., $5.00. Early Flowerinc or Winter Blooming Giaivfc Pansies: 1000 seeds, 40c.; % oz., $1.10: Vi oz., .$2.00: oz., $7.50. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Com, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc B ranches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Uilfnril f!niin Montana, Idaho, Wa^ington. MUTOra,bDnn Mention the American Florist when writrna 1921. The American Florist. 479 Qll/ tr fT" D F A Q Winter=FloweriDg==Speiicer Varieties O f T 1—1—1 I I— r%<3 Early or Clirislnias Flowering Oz. Lb. Amethyst. This is the nearest to Royal Purple in color in the early-flowering class $0.80 $10.00 Apricot Orchid, A delightful and charming shade .65 8.00 Asta Ohn. A clear lavender 65 8.00 Aviator. This is to our knowledge the best scarlet winter flowering sweet pea 80 10.00 Bine Bird. A charming mid-biue self. A heavy producer. One of the best sellers in the Chicago market 65 8.00 Cherry Ripe. Glowing cherry or salm.on-cerise self ,65 8.00 Columbia. This is the most profitable pink and white winter-flowering sweet pea 1.00 15.00 Cream. Identical in color and size of blossoms to Debbie's Cream. It has immense blossoms very ^Ued and duplexed 65 8.00 Fire King. Peep orange scarlet 80 10.00 Glitters. Standard a bright, fiery orange and the wings deep orange. The flowers are large, of good substance, and are borne on long, strong stalks 1.00 15.00 GoTg'eous, Charming soft salmon cerise 80 10.00 Heather Bell. The color is a rich but pleasing mauve, but after standing in water the color be- comes a beautiful mauvo lavender 65 8.00 Hercules. Of the same lovely shade of pink as Countess Spencer. Long stem and a free producer .80 10.00 liberty. Brilliant red 65 8.00 Melody. Hose pink on white ground 65 8.00 Miss Lonise Gnde. One of the largest and best in the shell pink class. (The nearest to Zvolanek's Kbse) 80 10.00 Morning Star. Deep orange scarlet or flame color in standard, with rich orange pink wings 65 8.00 Mrs. A. A. Skaach. Flowers bright shell pink 65 8.00 Mrs. Chas. A. Zvolanek, One of the largest and best clear lavenders 80 10.00 Mrs. M, Spanolin. Black-seeded white 65 8.00 Mrs. William Sim. Apricot pink 65 8.00 Othello. Rich deep maroon 90 12.00 Pink and White. Blanche Ferry type, extra 65 8.00 Princess. Clear lavender, with good stems 66 8.00 Rose Charm. Bright rose, same color as Rosabelle the late Spencer class % oz.. 40c 1.50 30.00 Oz. Lb. Rose Queen. A splendid commercial pink, best sell er on Chicago market. Sow in summer for winter blooming $0.90 $13.00 Songster, Giant early lavender 1,00 Song: Bird. Pale pink with a distinct tint of buff .65 Snow Flake. The best early-flowering white-seeded Spencer 65 Snow Storm. Improved. A good early pure white for late planting 90 Spring Maid. Light pink on a cream ground 65 Venus. Standard white, slightlj' blushed pink wines .65 Warbler, Rich mauve purple Wedgewood.. Magnificent clear blue; intermediate. . White Orchid, White flowers of good substance. . . . Yarrawa Zvolanek's Blue. Very large, of the brightest blue Vaughan's Special Mixture Winter Spencer made up of the best white, pink, rose, lavender pink and white and blue. Florists who do not have sufficient room for separate colors will find this a very fine assortment. Oz. 90c; Vi lb., $3.20; lb.. $1S.00. ,65 ,65 .50 .50 .80 8.00 8.00 13.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 10.00 NEW VARIETIES All White, This is an early King White, and compared to other varieties grown in 1920 proved the best white seeded vari- ety. Oz.. $1.50; lb.. $30.00. Fair Maid, Finest blush pink suffused salmon, on white ground, of robust growth, with long stems carrying fours regularly. Exact counterpart of BIfrida Pearson in the late Spencer class. Oz.. $1.50; lb.. $30.00. Harmony (Early Masterpiece). The best clear lavender self waved. Oz.. $1.00; lb.. $15.00. Madonna. Black seeded white. Result of a cross between late Constance Hinton and Early Asta Ohn, unlike other black seeded white: it has no trace of a pink tinge. Owing to its being crossed on the lavender Early Asta Ohn, it has in- creased the opaque whiteness of the blooms and size of flow- ers. Oz,. $1.50; lb.. $20.00. Nightingale. Bluish lavender. Similar to Florence Nightingale in the late Spencer class. Oz., 90c; lb.. $13.00. Torch. Salmon orange. Same shade as lUuniinator in the late Spencers. Oz.. $1.00; lb.. $14.00. Book for Florists now bcin£ mailed. If you do not receive your copy, please drop us a card. CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK L. D. WALLER SEED CO. Growers ot Choice Sweet Pea, Nastnrtinin and Flower Seeds. GUADALUPE. CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing LAWN SEED MIXTURES FIEIiD SEMDS Atlantic Grass Seed Co. WHOLES AliE 46 W. Broadway, NEW YORK CITY SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send yonr inaoiries to The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of Hlgh-Grade Seed. TOMATO, Pepper, Eeeplant, Squash, Pump- kin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Com on contract. COSBESFONDENCE SOUCITED Richard Diener Company, Inc. Originators and Growers of the Largest and Finest Gladiolus and Petunias CataloK on Reaneat Kentfield, Marin Co., Calif. Mention the American Florist when writing GET QUOTATIONS FROM LANDRETH Seeds Which Succeed Bloomadale Farm BRISTOL, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing 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. Mall us your list for both SPOT and FUTURE require- ments. S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS Orange, Conn., and New York City. MICHELL'S Cyclamen Seed 1 GIANT SHOW STRAIN 100 1000 Seeds Seeds Brig-ht Bed $1.75 $14.00 Dark Blood Bed 1.75 14.00 Glory of Wandsbek, Salmon red 3.00 16,50 Perle or Zehlendorf, Salmon pink 2.00 16.50 Pure White 1.75 14.00 Bose of Marienthal, Bright pink 1.75 14.00 Wlilte ivith Carnune Eye. . . 1.75 14.00 Mixed Colors 1.50 12.50 I..4BGE IXOWEBING STRAIN 100 lOOtt Duke of Connaugrht, Seeds Seeds Crimson $1.60 $15,00 Excelsior, wliite, red base.. 1.60 13.00 GrandiHora Alba, wliite 1.60 13.00 Princess of Wales, pink.... 1.60 13.00 Salmon Queen, salmon pink . 1.60 13.00 St. George, delicate salmon. 1.60 13.00 Mixed, all colors 1.25 11,00 Also All Other Seasonable Seeds. Bulbs and Supplies. Wholesale Price Ustj Free. MichelPs Seed House 518-516 Market St., PHILADE LFHIA. PA 480 The American Florist. Sept. 17, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. M. R. Cashman, Owatonna. Minn., Presi- dent; Paul C. Lindley, Pomona, N. C, Vice-President; John Watson 400 Nassau Street. Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. "W. Hill, Des Moiues, Iowa, Treasurer. The forty-seventh annual convention will be held .atDetroit, Mich., June, 1922. Ne^v Havex, COTIS. — ^Ernest F. Coe is retii-ing' from the Elm City Nursery Co. and will devote liis time in tlie future to landscape worlc, address after October 15, 951 Forest Road, New Haven, Conn. St. Jo.seph. Mich. — The Berrien county grape season closed September 10. the earliest in its history. The crop, though short, on account of the early season and extremely hot weather did not bring the prices war- ranted by the shortage. San Jose, Calif — The Elmer Bros. Co.. sustained a loss of $10,000 par- tially covered by insurance, at its Cottle avenue branch, September 2, when fire destroyed the boiler room, hay barn and several outbuildings. No rlamage was done to the plant stoclcs. S)iitli;rn Niirs3rym2n's Association. ANXU.-iL COXVEXTIOX, .SEPTEMBER 7-.S. The twenty-third annual convention of the Southern Nurserymen's Associa- tion was held at the Hotel Patten, Chattanooga. Tenn.. September 7-8, with an excellent programme and an attendance of about 100 members. An important meeting of the legisla- tive and executive committees, Septem- ber 6, to further the interests of the organization, was attended by many of the delegrates. . The association was welcomed to the city by Robert S. Walker, at Wednes- day morning's session at 10 o'clock, H. C. Caldwell of Atlanta, Ga., responding. Other interesting addresses that were presented included: "Farm Life Studies," by Dr. C. J. Galpin. United States Department of Agriculture Washington, D. C; "Nursery Stock Investigations," by Prof. L. B. Scott Department of Agriculture, Washing- ton; "Horticultural Possibilities of Seedling Apples for Nursery Stocks," by Prof. C. M. Watson, University of Tennessee: "Nursery Advertising," by John AVatson, Princeton, N. J.; "Value of Inoculation in Soil Building," by A. H. Mason, New York; "Items from Iowa," by F. J. Wright, of Successful Farming, Des Moines, la.; "Which? Winchesters or Budding Knives." by W. A. Easterly, Cleveland, Tenn.; "Topics from Texas," by J. R. Mayhew, Waxahachie, Tex., and a general dis- cussion of "Cost Figures of Nursery Stock to be Used in Preparing Inven- tory Figures for Income Tax Report." by E. W. Chattin, A. L. Ligon, and John Frazer, Jr. C. A. Simpson, Monticello, Fla., presi- dent; O. Joe Howard. Hickory. N. C, vice-president, and D. W. Eraser. Huntsville. Ala., secretary-treasurer, were elected to serve for the coming year. The above officers and S. M. Crowell, Roseacres. Miss., and H. B. Chase, Chase, Ala., executive commit- tee. Lexington, Ky.. was decided upon as the convention city for 1922. Inaianapolls, Ind. state floeists' meeting. Only routine business was transacted at a recent meeting of the State Flor- i sts' Association of Indiana. During the meeting a representative of the Commercial Vehicle Association, a new organization formed for the purpose of securing legislation beneficial to truck owners, outlined the plans of that or- ganization. A committee was ap- pointed to investigate the niatter. The organization visited the state fair flower exhibits, a vote of thanks being extended Mr. Blackmer, of Evansville, who was a judge at the state fair. B. T. Barnes, of Spencer, authority on dah- lias, gave an interesting talk on the proper care of seedlings. Professor Reis, a new addition to the floriculture department of Purdue university, gave a short talk. It was decided to hold the next meeting in this city and to begin sufliciently early so that an auto- mobile trip could be taken around to the various greenhouses. new association organized. Organization of the Co-operative Nursery & Landscape Association with ofiices at 1025 Lemcke building has been announced by Lloyd A. Pottenger, president formerly president of the Kankakee Nursery Co., Kankakee, 111. The company represents a new kind of venture in business circles here. Its plan has been found successful else- where. The association operates a large nursery at Kankakee, formerly owned by Mr. Pottenger's concern, and proposes to render landscape service to residents of this city, giving advice on planting of shrubs, seeds and bulbs and maintenance of home grounds. James H. Dowry, city superintendent of parks, is the vice-president and trustee. George E. Morgan, head of the special service of the city park department, is on the landscaping ad- visory committee. Other officers are Thomas Legris, treasurer, president of Legris Brothers' State Bank, Kanka- kee, 111.; James W. Pottenger, nursery manager at Kankakee, and William A. Pottenger, secretary. D. O. Ruh. a graduate of Purdue university, who has been connected with the Purdue extension division, is the landscape architect. Besides conducting a gen- eral public business the association will furnish landscaping service and stocks to its members .at cost. Officers of the association assert it will fill a need in the civic life of this city since importation of certain nursery stock from foreign countries, the principal sources of supply for ornamental nurs- ery stock especially, now is prohibited by fderal law. and since there is a quarantine preventing the shipment of certain varieties from New England nurseries to the west. The associa- tion expects to have much to do with the beautification of the city in coming years because of the tremendous home- building boom expected to grow out of the housing shortage. Not only this city but also the surrounding territory will be served by the association when its facilities are fully developed, it was stated. notes. Fi-ed Heinl. Terre Haute fiorist. is to donate to the people of Terre Haute a bed of exquisite Royal Blue irises for the furthering of the city beauti- ful movement. The flowers are plant- ed at Mr. Heinl's home in Davis Gar- dens, and he will dig them up and divide them into lots of 10 bulbs each and give them to any person coming to his residence. Tentative plans for a flower show and a "Made-in-Richmond" exhibit, were discussed at the meeting of the board of directors of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce recently. Both events would be sponsored by the chamber according to present arrange- ments. Each of the local hospitals was given 1,000 flowers recently by the Marer Floral Co., 103 East Ohio street. The Sunnyside tuberculosis hospital received 2,000 flowers September 13. The Gill Transfer Co. provided trucks to deliver them. Eugene C. Miller has been appointed receiver for the F. A. Conway Floral Co., by Judge Mahlon B. Bash in the probate court on the petition of Earl Bushannon, a stockholder in the com- pany. E. B. PEACH TREES ^'a«^ AH straight and well rooted. Free catalogue, W. T. MITCHELL 6 SON, Beverly, Q. Mention the American Florist when writing The Barclay Nursery Importers and Growers of Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, Trees, Vines, Shrubs and All Hardy Perennials. All Kinds of Decorative Plants. Onr Specialty — BTerbloomlng Hardy Roses, Boxn'ood and Rhododendrons. 60 Barclay St., 14 West Vatat 'Vrti-lr Broadway and 62 Vesey St., ■■■» C W I Om Telephone: Cortlandt 1518 Mention the American Florist when writinp VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Berberris Thnnbergii. Hydrangea Faniculata, Weigella, Spireas, Etc. Ask for complete list of Oak Brand Shrubs. Th. fiONARD a *"* UJONBS CO Robert Pyle, Pres. WEST GROVE FENN'A. AnLWbtzer.ViM-PrM. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. By m. O. Kains. 842 pages, llluatrated. Price, $2.25, American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., C CHICAGO Cottage Gardens Nurseries of Eureka, California, — OFFER AZALEA rNDICA Ready for shlpraent Sept. 15th. TUBEROUS BEGONIAS For December delivery. GLOXINIAS For December delivery. BOXWOODS For November delivery. ERICAS, in Varieties For Fall delivery. Write to G. VANDEN ABGELE, Receiver, Cottage Gardens Nurseries, P. O. Box 78, EUREKA, CALIFORNIA, For Price List. 1921. The American Florist. 481 Evergreens for Tubbing Evergreens for Window Boxes Matched Feet Each Pair Pyramidal Arbor VUae B&B 3 $4.00 $7,50 Pyramidal Arbor Vitae B&B 4 5.00 9.50 Red Cedar (Juniperus) B&.B 3 5 00 9 50 Sheared Globes (Thuya) B&B l'/2Xl'/2 5.00 9!50 NOTE: Above prices do not include tubs. Choice Evergreens for Lining Out Abies Ts. Canadensis ....x Abies Douglassi x .Juniperus Canadensis Size Inch 6- 8 6- 8 10 Juniperus Canadensis ...XX 10-12 Juniperus Virginiana ....x 6-8 Juniperus Virginiana ...xx 12-18 PIcea Pungens x 6-18 Picea Exceisa xx 12-18 100 $18.50 13.00 20.00 50.00 7.50 25.00 14.00 17.50 1000 $175.00 120.00 65.00 225.00 130.00 165.00 Size Inch Ppnus IVIugho xx 8-tO Pinus Sylvestris xx 10-12 Ttiuya Occidentalis xx (0-12 Thuya Occidentalis xx 12- Thuya Compacta x 6- Thuya Pyramidalis x 6- Thuya, War. Siberica . .x 6- Thuya Woodwardi x 6- Thuya Biota Orientalis ..x 8- 18 Pinus Austriaca x 8-10 15.00 140.00 Deciduous Shrubs and Trees for Lining Out 100 $50.00 20.00 12.50 20.00 18.50 20.00 25.00 50.00 11.00 Size , . Inch 10 50 Juniperus Canadensis xx 10-12 $7.50 $30.00 Juniperus Virginiana xx 12-18 3.75 15.00 Picea Canadensis xx 12-18 6.00 27.50 Pinus Mugho xx 8-10 7.50 30.00 Spet'ial Olier: Kifty Winflow Box lOvergrreeiis, assorted varie- ties (our selection) per case. $25.0^). Evergreen Understocks for Grafting Conifers 115.00 190.00 175.00 Acer Platanoides Acer Saccharum Berberis Thunbergii Betula Alba Calycanthus Ftoridus ....x Cornus Paniculata x Cornus Stolonifera Cotoneaster Acutifolia . . . .x Crataegus Arnoldiana Crataegus Mollis Evonymus Vegetus x Exoctiorda Grandiflora ....x Forsythia Intermedia Fraxinus Americana Juglans Nigra Ligustrum Lucidum Size Inch 6- 8 6- 8 6- 8 10-12 10-12 12-18 10-12 10-12 12-18 10-12 8-10 10-12 10-12 12-18 12-18 6- 8 100 $6.50 4.00 4.50 8.50 8.50 8.50 8.50 13.50 8.50 8.50 8.50 9.50 8.50 1.50 4.50 5.00 1000 $50.00 30.00 35.0C 70.00 Lonicera Morrowi . . . . Pachysandra Terminaiis Phiiadelphus Coronarius . .X 70.00 Quercus Rubra 70.00 Rosa Canina 70,00 125.00 Spirea Froebelli . .X 70.00 Spirea Van Houttei 70.00 70.00 85.00 Symphoricarpos Rubra Syringa Vulgaris .... 70.00 8.50 30.00 35.00 Viburnum Opulus Nana Weigelia Rosea ._x . x Size Inch 12-18 4- 6 12-18 10-12 10-12 10-12 6- 8 12-18 •6-12 12-18 18-24 6- 8 6- 8 10-12 4- 6 10-12 100 $8.50 8.50 8.00 8.50 6.50 2.75 10.00 6.00 6.50 5.25 6.50 6.50 6.50 12.00 14.00 14.00 1000 $70.00 70.00 70.00 70.00 55.00 17.50 50,66 55.00 42.50 55.00 55.00 55.00 110.00 All orders for Evergreen Understocks sold sample only. Write for samples. Size Juniperus Virginiana x Picea Excelsa x Thuya Orientalis x Thuya Occidentalis x Incfi 6- 8 8-10 100 $6.00 7.50 8.00 7.00 1000 $50.00 65.00 75.00 60.00 Transplanted Shrubs Size Feet 10 100 Berberis Thunbergii I -I'/a $2.75 $22.50 Cephalanthus Occidentalis l'/2-2 2.75 22.50 Cornus Siberica 2 -3 2.75 22.50 Cotoneaster Acutifolia 2 -3 3.75 32.50 Forsythia Fortunei 2 -3 2.50 20.00 Ligustrum Amurense l'/2-2 2.50 20.00 Ligitstrum Dcgelanlum 2 -3 3.00 25.00 Phiiadelphus Boguet Blanc l'/2-2 3.75 32.50 Sambucus Canadensis Aurea 2 -3 3.00 25.00 Spirea Anthony Waterer... 1 3.00 25.00 Spirea Opulifolia 2 -3 2.50 20.00 Sprrea Van Houttei l'/2-2 2.50 20.00 Symphoricarpos Alba 2 -3 2.75 22.50 Symphoricarpos Rubra 2 -3 2.50 20.00 Syringa Persica l'/2-2 3.00 25.00 Syrinpa Persica Alba I'/a-a 3.25 27.50 Viburnum Opulus 1 1/2 -2 2.50 20.00 Each X indicates one transplanting. 5 of same variety and size at 10 rate; 50 at tlie 100 rate; fiOO at the 1 000 rate. Send for Complete Catalog. THE D. HILL NURSERY CO., Inc., LaJeTKe^rfS'iSca, Box 404, Dundee, lU. REX BEGONIAS S-Incb, $2.00 per dozen. GERANimviS (Our Spcialty) Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, PoiteTine, Viand Good short jointed plants from 2-inch pots, at $3.50 per 100; $35.00 per lOOO. "We ship safe anywhere Elmer Rawlings, Ai^^tM'^^TY. £3iimiiiiiiiitiiiin(uuiiiiiiiniiiniiiniiiiiiiniiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiitiiiiimnn^ I Robert Craig Co.| I HIGH CLASS PALMS | I and Novelties in Decorative Plants | I Market and 49th Sis., PHIUDELPUIA, PA. I =?illllliiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirriiiriiiillliriiiiiiiriiiiiiiiriiiiciimjtiiiliiil Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Chrysanthemnm Specialists Catalogue Free. We must have room and offer for one week, 2,500 2^ -in. Cyclamen, at $10.00 per 100: $90.00 per 1000. 3,000 2-In. Cyclamen, at $20 and $25 per 100 1,000 4-in. Cyclamen, at $40.00 per 100. Ask for our prices of Easter Greetine Pelargonlunas and Ferns GEO. A. KOHL, '^'"fi^^^^^ir" Tali Stock for Tlorists PRIMULA Obconica, Kermesina, Coerulea, Alba and Mixed, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1,000. HYDRANGEA, French varieties, lYi", Baby Bimbinette, $8.00 per 100; Mad. Chautard, Mme. Hamar, Mme. E. Mouillere, Gen. de Vibray and E. G. Hill, $6.00 per 100. HYDRANGEA, French varieties, 4-in. pot plants, $20.00 per 100; 5-in. pot plants, $30.00 per 100. Fall shipment; Mme. E. Mouillere, Mme. Hamar, Mme. Chautard, Gen. de Vibray, Lily Mouillere, Rene Gail- lard, Bouquet Rose. Baby Bimbinette, 4-in. pot plants, $25.00 per 100; 5-in. pot plants, $35.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri, IJ/^-in. pots, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1,000. BEGONIA, ZYz-in. Metallica, $6.00 per 100. BEGONIA Pink Profusion, lYz-in. Fine pink semperflorens, $7.00 per 100. OTAHEITE ORANGE, 3-in. fine stock to grow on, $10.00 per 100; $85.00 per 1,000. KENTIA Forsteriana, ZYi-m. $12.00 per 100; 3-in., $20.00 per 100; 4-in. $50.00 per 100. POINSETTIA, Strong 2J4-in., grand for pans, $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1,000. DISH FERNS, good standard varieties, ly^-ln. pots, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1,000. GENISTA Racemosa, 4-in. (ready August 20th), $20.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio Abundance of Stock Per 100 Per 1000 21^ -inch Asparagus Sprengeri ..$5.00 $45.00 2!^-inch Calendula Orange King.. 4.50 40.00 2^-inoh Snapdragons, 5 varieties. 5.00 45.00 4 -inch Ferns, 6 varieties 25 00 VincaVariegata, large fleld-grown 10.00 95.00 Liberal extras. Correspondence solicited. ALONZO J. BRYAN, Wholesale Florist, Washington, New Jersey rCARNATIONS^ F. Dorner &Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. 482 The American Florist. Sept. 17, Vegetable Growers' Association of America. Louis F, Miller, Toledo.O., President; H.A. Dooley, Cleveland, O. , Vice- President; S. W. Severance, Louisville Ky., Secretary; H. J. Cheney, Grand Rapids, Mich., Treasurer. The next annual meeting will be held at Albany, N. V., November 1-5, 1921. Drought has reduced the Virginia peanut crop. The Maine potato crop is 40 per cent larger than that of last year. Golden Heakt celery was in excel- lent demand at Kansas City, but was hard to move in Chicago at 75 to 90 cents per highball crate. New York Big Boston lettuce has been sold to jobbers in eastern cities at a considerable advance, stock clos- ing at $2 to $2.50 per crate. "Values have declined at Chicago. Cabbage movement showed a slight increase, with a poor demand for Wis- consin domestic stock in Chicago, at il>l.&0 to $1.75 per barrel. New York r>amsh type brought $40 to $45 per bulk ton at Philadelphia. Canned vegetable demand at New lork showed no appreciable increase, m spite of the recent decline in prices and buyers are filling their needs in a routine manner. Southern corn was firm at the end of last week, owing to the poor quality of stock arriving at the canneries. Sweet potato, volume has trebled compared with a year ago, with a total movement of 594 cars. Virginia east- ^T., ^* ^^"^ yellow varieties have been ^? «Q ?r .°^l°," '^"'^ Pittsburgh jobbers ^l It ♦ ears. en- abling us to take First Prize at Expositions. Strong, uni- form in size, well burnt and porous to promote growth, they insure for us repeat or- ders. Try us on your next order. Prices Low. Quality Guaranteed. Address all commomcalions to Ilie Progressive Giay Company MarK/BuUdlng. NCW YOFR City Branch OfBoe, Bulletin Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa Mention the American Florist when writing Azalea Pots. Hans- ina Baskets, La^Tii Vases. Urns. Etc, XJM Pots Refined Clays — Skilled Labor THE ZANE POTTERY CO. so. ZANESVILIiE, OHIO **Moss Aztec" "Ware HORACE C. GRAY CO. 200 Fifth Avenue New York Mention the Avierican Florist when writing 1,000 Letterheads 1,000 Envelopes $8.50 BoncI Stock — Send Cash with order. AU work is guaranteed. Proofs fur- nished of work before printing, so that any changes necessary may be made. GORHAM PRINTERY, INC S42 South Dearborn Street, CHICAOO. We Print Everything. Mention the American Florist when writing Vhei\Y)u Are Beady To Talk Building Say VKen and VKere and Veil Be There I Tofd,& Btirnham^* _ Irvington New York Philadelphia Chicago ^ Boston Cleveland Toronto ii s^^B^^P'^^P'w^*^^*^^*'^^ ^m^mm^m'M t 1 Light, strong, durable. Made of sheet steel. Make your own concrete posts for your benches. They cost less than Cedar Posts and last forever. ii5~Every Grower should have our Post Moulds on hand. Prices gladly submUted upon request. Superior Machine & Boiler Worlds CHICAGO, ILL. 840-850 West Superior Street, Mention the American Florist when writing It Lets the riorist Sleep GIBLIN GREENHOUSE BOILER Send for catalog now. GIBLIN S COMPANY, Utica, N. Y. Me^ition the American Florist when lorlting John C. Moninger Co. GREENHOUSES Designers - Manafactnrers - Builders We seU the complete house or any part 908 Blacthawk St., CHICAGO, ELL. Before No losa If you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 86c per 1000; 3,000 for $1.00 Postpaid ■Wm. Sclilatter & Son After 12 Fynchon St,, Springfield, Mass. 488 The American Florist. Sept. 17, Index to Advertisers. AllenJ K 469 Alpha Floral Co 470 Americ'nBulb Co... I AmlingrECCo 465 Anderson S A .470 AngermuellerG H Co 461 Aphine Mfg Co 4S7 ApolloFlowerShop 472 AtlanticGrassSdCo.4S'i Atteaux FE & Co. ..479 B Baerjulius 470 Barclay Nursery 480 Barnard W W Co. -.479 Barnes W] 473 -Bassett& Washburn. 458 BattistaMatthew A. .474 Baumer Auk 475 Baum's Home of Flowers 472 Baur Window Glass Co IV BayersdorferH&Co .461 Bees Ltd 471 Ber?er Bros 466 Berningr H G 466 Blackistone Inc 474 BodgerJ &Sons Co. 477 Bobannon Flo Co. ..470 •Botanical Nurs Co ..464 Bramley&Son 470 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 476 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 474 3rennerEdward 469 .Broadway Florist 473 Brown A J Seed Co.. 476 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 478 Bruns HN 477 Bryan Alonzo J 481 •BudlongCo J A 463 Bunyard 473 Burpee WA Co 477 'BurrCR&Co 482 California Florists... 470 •Callahan T J & Co... 483 Centra] Floral Co 475 Charles Harry 468 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 459 Clark EB Seed Co.. 478 Clarke'sSons D 473 Clay &Son 486 -Coan J J 468 Conard & Jones Co.. 480 CongressFrw'rSho,473 Cooke Geo H 475 Cottage Gardens Nurseries 480 Cowee W J 486 Coy H C Seed Co... 478 Craig Robt Co 481 Culp WH&Co 473 :Danker Fred A 473 Dards Chas 473 Decorative Greens „Co 464 Diener Richard Co.. 479 Dietsch A & Co IV Dominion FloralCo.. 474 .Dorner F& Sons Co .48' Doyle & Booth 468 X)reerH A 486 488 Dunlop John H 474 Eble Charles 472 •Eckrich A 474 Edwards Folding Box Co IV Erne & Co 464 Eyres H G 470 Fallon Florist 475 Fish HenryBerrien. .477 Foerster Co Jos 460 Foley Greenhouse Mfg Co IV •Ford M C 469 Ford William P 469 Fox's 472 Frey & Frey 472 FromeniHE 469 Frost Chas 478 Furrow &Co 473 GasserJ M Co 470 George Alex S 470 Giblin & Co 487 GnattOve Co The... 464 Goldstein 1 469 GorhamPrinteryInc 487 Grakelow Chas H ..470 Grand RapidsFloCo.473 Grimm & Gorly 472 Gude Bros 475 H Habermehl'sSonsJJ .470 HallT-obacco' Chemical Co Ill Hammond's Paint & Slug Shot Wks.. IV Hardesty & Co 474 Hart Geo B 469 Hart Henry 475 Haven Seed Co 477 Hayes Irene 474 Heinl John G&Son.470 HendersonA&Co..I 478 Henderson Lewis.. ..475 Hentz&Nasb 468 Hess & Swoboda....471 Hession 473 Hews& Co AH 186 Hill D Nurs Co 481 Hogewoning& Sons. 478 Hollywood Gardens. 472 Holm aOlson 472 Holton & HunkeICo.467 Hooker H M Glass & Faint Co 4S6 Hough-ton Gorney Flower Shop 470 Hurfif Edgar F 479 Ickes-BraunMillCo.IV Idlewild Greenhs 475 Jahn Hugo 475 Johnson & Chronis..470 Joy FloralCo 474 Kasting WF Co I KellerPott'yCoGeo. .486 Keller Sons J B 471 Kplway &Son 477 Kennicott Bros Co..4£8 Kervan Co The 469 Kessler Wm- 469 Kottmiller A 473 Kroeschell Bros Go. 486 Rrucbten John 465 KuhlGeo A 481 Lagarde&Speelman.478 Landreth Seed Co . . . 479 Lange A 471 LangFlo &NursCo.472 Lichtenberger J 468 Littlegeld Florist.. ..470 Lord &BurnhamCo .487 Louise Flo Shop 471 M McCallum Co 467 McClenahan Grhs.. .464 McHutchison& Co.. 478 Mackie William 469 Malandre Bros 473 Mangel 470 Matthewson's. ..475 482 Meconi Paul 469 Memphis Floral Co. .473 Metaire Ridge Nurs. 474 Meyer A. 474 Meyer John C Florist Thread Works 459 Michell HenryFCo..479 Millangjos A 469 Miller Bros Co 478 Miller Floral Co 471 Mitchell WT& Son. 480 Moninger J C Co 487 Murray Samuel 471 GREENHOUSC GLASS Best Bpands SHARP, PnRTRIDGE £c CO. 2263 Lumbep St., CHiOIGO Are Your Greenhouses Ready ? Don't wait for the cold wave flag. Let's get your house in shape for the winter right now. We have everything for the greenhouse complete. Write us what you need and we will get it off to you at once. Wolf Ventilating npparatus is better than an insurance policy — it always makes a tight "close down." Then, too, it is the only machine that will open a 350-ft. run of sash from one end using only 1-inch single strength pipe. It is strongest, easiest to erect and has several new and improved features. Write for Catalog and New Prices T. J. CALLAHAN CO. 169 S. Canal St.. Dayton, Oliio. Permanite in stock for immediate shipment. N Neidinger JosG Co. .467 NewellA 475 NY Cut Flower Ex.. 469 NY FloralCo 472 Nielsen Knud 464 Niessen Leo Co 466 O Olympia Florist 473 Orchard Paper Co. ..460 P Park FloralCo 475 PedrickGR&Son..477 Pennthe Florist 474 Philips Bros 475 Pierce F Co 486 Pierson FR Co ... . I Pierson AN(Inc)..I 456 Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 476 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 475 Pillsburyl L 475 Pittsbgh Cut Flo Co. 467 Podesta& Baldocchi.474 PoehlmannBroaCo.. II PollworihCCCo....467 Porto Rico Pine- apple Co 482 Potter Floral Co 473 Progressive ClayCo.487 Pulverized Manure Co The 486 Pyfer AT&Co 465 R Randall A LCo 465 Randall's Flo Shop.. 474 Randolph & Mc- Clements 471 Rawlings Elmer 481 Ready Reference... 483 Reed&Keller IV Kegan Ptg House ... IV ReidEdw 466 Reinberg Geo 465 Reinberg Peter 459 Rice Bros 467 RiceJer'meBSeedCo477 RobinsonJCSeedCo.477 Rock WmL Flo Co.. 472 RodgersJW 473 Rohnert Waldo 477 Rosaia Bros 475 Risery Floral Co.... 475 RosendaleGrhs 482 Routzahn Seed Co . . .477 Royal Fern Exten- sion Corp 457 RuschG &Co 467 S SalzerSeed Co J A.. 474 Sceery Edw 475 Schiller the Florist.. 470 Schillo A Lum Co... IV Schlatter W & Son.. 487 Schmidt ChasL.... 47o Seligman Sam 465 Shaffer Geo C 471 Sharp Partridge&Co 488 SheppardHW 474 SiebrechtGeo C 469 Simon & Son I N....477 Situations&Wants .453 SkidelskySS&Co.. I Smith A W&C0....473 Smith & Co ED. ...481 Smith Henry fflo Co.474 Speelman C'J&Sons.478 Storrs&Harrison Co. 456 481 StumppGE M 471 Sullivan Dolan &Co 468 Superior Machine & Boiler Works 48; T ThorburnIM & Co.. 477 TonnerO A & LA.. 465 Totty Chas H 482 Traendly&Schenck 469 Traveling Wholesale Florist 469 Greer's Peerless^ Glazing Points . For Greenhonses Drive easy and true, be- cause both bevels are on the same side. Can't twist andbreak the glass in driv- ing. Galvanized and will not rust. No rights or lefts. Tlie Peerless Glazing Point is patented. No others like it. Order from yonr dealer or direct from as. Write for samples^ and price. HENRY A. DREER, I 714 ChesUnl Street, Philadelphia. Trepel Joseph 471 U United Cut Flo Co.. 469 V Vaughan A L Co . . .461 Vaughan's Seed Store 1 454 479 Vick's Sons Jas 477 Vincent RJr& Sons Co I 482 W WalkerFCo 475 WallerLDSeedCo.479 Watkius & Simpson. 482 WeberF H 471 Weiland & Risch...465 Weir Jas 474 Weiss Herman 469 Welch's Flower Shp. 475 Wietor Bros 460 Williams Mrs E A.. 472 Winterson Co E F..464 WittboldGCo 471 WittboldH&Son..47) Wolfjohn 472 WolfsTcillBios & MorrisGoldenson .471 Woodruff SD &Sona.479 Y Yokohama NursCo .478 Young A L & Co....46g Z Zane Pottery Co. ...487 Zech& Mann. ..462 465 Tr^ BmErica is "the Pram of the I/esse1; thsrB may bs mnrs comfort Rmidships, but we aro tbs £rst to touch Unknown Seas-" Vol. LVIL CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 24, 1921. No. 1738 The American Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1921 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post Ortice at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Eveky Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. long Distance Ptione: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.50 a year; Canada. $2.50; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $3.00. Volumes Half Yearly From August 3, 1901. Single Copies, 10 cents. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., A.merican Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Opficbbs— THi>mas Roland, Nahant, Mass., President; Adolphus Gude, Washington, D. C, Vice-President; Jobm Young, 41-43 West 18th St., New York, Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. Ofpioebs-Elect— S. S. Pehnock, Philadelphia, Pa., President; Samuel Mubkay, Kansas City, Mo., Vice-President; John Young, New York, Secretarj ; J. J. HBt-s, Omalia, Neb., Treasurer. The thirty-eightli annual convention will be held at Kansas City, Mo., August, 1922. Fifth National Flower Showr. The Fifth National Flower Show will be held at Cleveland, O., March 25 to April 1, 1932, AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, at, Hotel Pennsylvania, New ifork, September 27-30, 1921: Ofpicbbs; Richabd Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., President; E. C. VicK 205 El wood Ave.. Newark, N. J., Secretary. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION. Next annual meeting at Toronto, Ont., October 11-13,1921. Oppiceeb: Philip Bbbitmbyeb, De- troit, Mich., President; H. Q. Dillemuth, To- ronto, Ont., Vice-President; Albbbt Pochelon, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Next annual convention and exhibition at Chicago, November 16-17,1921. Oppicees: S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa., President; N. J. WIET..B, Chicago, Vice-President; C. W. Johnson, 141 Summit Street, Rockford. Ill,, Secretary; Chab. H. Totty, Madison, N. J., Treasurer. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Hartford, Conn., January 1922. Oppiceeb; \\ . D. Howard, Milford. Mass., President; N. C. Osbobn, Hart- ford, Conn., Vice-President; A. F. J. Baue, Thirty-eighth St. and Rocltwood Ave., Indian- apolis, Ind., Secretary. ^(iiliiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimirriiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiuiiiit: I NURSERY ADVERTISING. I i Address by John Watson, Princeton. N. J., Ex-President of the American I = Association of Nurserymen, Before ihe Southern Nurserymen's i I Association, at Chattanooga. Tenn. | f.iiiiiii iiiitiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiitiiilillliiiitiiiillliiiniiniiiiiiiii iiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiilliliiliiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiimiic Important Subject Carefully Discussed. PAET I. Ijet me say at the start that my idea in coming here is not to tell you some- thing. I don't know enough about ad- vertising nor about the nursery busi- ness either to pose as a teacher; rather I am here to consider a subject that we are all interested in, to point out some things done, to ask questions, to indi- cate some methods followed in other lines and to see if we can find any newer ways and better ways. First of all, what is advertising? And what is its purpose? It is to sell some- thing, isn't it? So I would say that advertising is what you do and say that establishes a friendly relationship that results in sales. Selling is not the immediate result; it follows some- thing else. A relationship has to be established and it must be built on con- fidence and good-will. There must be permanency in the relationship and what grows out of it. If I advertise my second-hand car for sale, I want an immediate purchaser and after deliv- ery, the matter is ended. But nursery- men advertise for a larger purpose; you want orders now, but your busi- ness does not end this year nor next year; when you sell a bill of goods to a planter, your business with that man has just begun, because your buyers must be made into permanent custom- ers. A relationship of confidence and good-will then is of the utmost im- portance to you. The buying of noth- ing else requires the same degree of confidence that the planter naust put in the nurseryman. Successful nursery advertising has to be built on that idea. It must be frank, straightforward, ab- solutely truthful. It must never over- state the facts; under-statement is an actual advantage; it inspires confi- dence. And then performance must match every promise. Since advertising copy and catalogues are closely bound up together and must supplement each other to be ef- fective, I want to consider them to- gether. Trees, plants and flowers offer the most attractive possibilities for in- teresting description and beautiful il- lustration. Nursery stock is one of the easiest things to advertise and yet for the individual nurseryman it offers the paradox of being at the same time one of the most difficult. It is easy to be general; it is diSicult to be specific. It is easy to interest people in trees and plants; it is difficult to present your trees and plants as the ones to buy. Take the advertising of any other line; take automobiles, for ex- ample. Automobile manufacturers don't advertise just automobiles. They don't buy space nor print books to tell you how much fun it is to ride. The Studebaker company advertises the Studebaker car. The Chandler adver- tises its "marvelous motor." The Hup- mobile gets there and "you pay less for gas and oil and repairs." Dodge Brothers pointedly inquire, "After the purchase price, what follows?" The point I wish to make is that every man who buys a car knows exactly why he buys that particular car. The adver- tisement tells the reason why. When I read nursery advertisements I find that most nurserymen buy space to announce that they are nurserymen; that they grow trees. Now, there is neither novelty nor news in that state- ment. It is not advetrising. Nobody is going to make the mistake of sup- posing that a nursei-yman is a pur- veyor of books or of hats or of ice- cream freezers. I consult a dozen nursery catalogues and I find them a dozen books about trees and plants, often very handsome books, differing in covers but not in contents, varying in minor details but not in essentials. I find that Jones and Brown distribute more or less well-written and hand- somely illustrated books containing' very much the same language Etnd il- 490 The American Florist. Sept. 24, lustrated with the same pictures. They are good handbooks. But as a possible buyer from one of them, which one am I going to place my order with? How am I to know whether to buy of Jones or of Brown? They don't tell me. The very thing that I am interested in as a buyer is the thing that is conspicu- ously absent from nearly every nur- sery catalogue. It is the reason why. And it isn't there. If I am in need of a hat, I notice that the merchants who solicit my trade do not offer me just a hat, any old hat. I can buy a Knox or a Young or a Stetson hat and the seller of each gives me very good reasons why I should buy his hat. I realize that there is not the same opportunity for differentiating values in our line, but there are oppor- tunities and the thing for the adver- tiser to keep in mind constantly is that some intelligent reason must be given the buyer for placing his order with the advetriser. AROUSE INTERE.ST OF THE BUYER. With US, the absence of that reason why can be accounted for. Nursery- men, like a good many other adver- tisers, write their advetrising copy and their catalogues to themselves. It is just an expression of the universal vanity. But we must address ourselves to the people we want to buy our goods. You are going about it appar- ently believing that the important thing is to sell. But the important thing to you is that people should buy. Forget about selling; think about the buying end. And that means you've got to get away from constant thought of your business and become intensely interested in the buyer's business. It is his order you want, isn't it? Go after it from his standpoint. Tell him the reason why he should buy your particu- lar trees. If you are Brown, you must let the buyer know why Brown's trees are the very ones for him to buy. That is the great difficulty in advertising nursery stock. Everything else is easy but the most important thing happens to be the most difficult thing. If you think it can't be done, just take a week off and travel with one of your plate-book canvassers. He can tell you selling points about your business that you never knew before. Most advertisers of nursery stock recognize that difficulty and try to over- come it in various ways. The fact of age in a business is worth advertising because age is some assurance of qual- ity or service without which the busi- ness might not have lived so long. But some of the best nurseries are new nur- series. The fact of size also warrants the assumption of a certain value in products without which the business might not have grown big and yet some of the very small nurseries grow excellent stock and they answer your argument with theirs : the advan- tage of small acreage and personal at- tention to every detail. Some adver- tisers feature specialties and it is of very great value to be able to offer something worth while that others can- not supply. And yet the public has noticed that not 10 per cent of the novelties introduced with a great flour- ish of trumpets ever measure up to the old tested varieties. And so the public has become doubtful about that sort of advertising. And then there is the common appeal of cheap prices, an argument that defeats itself at once — or should — because prices below the average of those of good firms invite the conclusion that they mean one of two things : either that the trees are not worth more than a cheap price or else that the nurseryman admits his inca- pacity as a salesman and admitted incapacity in one matter arouses sus- picion of incapacity in other matters connected with the business. When- ever a merchant tells me that his goods will not bring as much as another mer- chant's, I am not going to risk buying his goods at any price. I can say out of experience, and I think all of you can, too, that buyers are not attracted by cheap trees although they may be attracted by cheap prices. All of you have received letters telling you that your prices were higher than somebody else's, but that if you would meet so-and-so's prices,, the order would be placed with you. Those correspond- ents want the cheap man's price but they prefer your trees. Your price in- spires confidence. The bargain-price makes buyers suspicious of the goods. It is necessary for every nureryman to have some good reason why buyers John Watson, Princeton^ N. J. Sec'y. American Association of Nurserymen. should give him their orders. That reason may be found in various things : the care with which varieties are propagated, the workmen's skill, the thoroughness of the cultivation, suit- able land, equipment for proper han- dling at shipping time, shipping facili- ties, the service that follows delivery. All these are things that the buyer is interested in. Of overshadowing im- portance to the buyer is the matter of getting fruit trees true to name. Ours is an ancient occupation. The first re- corded history, if we accept the Scrip- tures, is an account of a garden in which there "were trees and plants and flowers without which it would not have been a paradise. The nursery business existed almost from the very start and it is worth noting that the very first apple orchard planted re- sulted in raising Cain! And ever since then, somebody or other has been rais- ing Cain about the nursery business. Now, it is my honest belief that the great bulk of the trees sold have been true to name. We hear a great deal about the few that have not, but we hear very little about the profitable orchards that have turned out to be exactly what was ordered. That is be- cause the one is interesting news and the other isn't. If Jenkins gets drunk and beats his wife, the neighbors all talk about it because it is a thing un- usual in the community. But if Simp- kins pays his bills and goes to church and behaves himself generally accord- ing to ordinary standards, that doesn't excite the community at all. The usual and the expected excite no comment; it is the unexpected and the uuusual that set tongues to wagging, and move the community to excited conunent. And yet that comment quite as much as any basis it may have in fact, makes it imperative that nurserymen use every precaution and always greater precaution to have their fruit trees true to name. Continued confidence, per- manent trade and profitable business depend on that. To give reasonable assurance of true-to-name stock is the most interesting thing a nurseryman can say to buyers and the most im- portant element In his business. THE RETAIL TRADE Coiidiictea by Robt. Klft, Phila^ Fa. Trepel BrotherslMerge Interests. Joseph Trepel, of Brooklyn, N. Y., owner of the Joseph Trepel's Flower Stores, and Jack Trepel, his brother, recently announced the merger of their interests in that city, and have formed a chain of 25 flower shops, to be known as Trepel Florists, giving them the distinction of havin- the larg- est group of retail floral establish- ments in the world. The brothers be- gan business in a modest way, about 25 years ago, by opening a small base- ment store in Brooklyn, but later branched out, each operating a chain of handsomely appointed shops in that C'ty and Long Island. Stuppy Supply Co., Kansas City, Mo. October 1 will see the opening of a new wholesale cut flower and floral supply house in Kansas City, Mo. This company, which has just been incor- Iiorated for $35,000, is to be known as The Stuppy Supply Co. They haye se- cured quarters at 1020 Oak street, in this city. All the stock holders are well known to the florist trade through- out the west for the past 20 years. The president, Frank X. Stuppy, and secretary, B. W. Murphy, have been connected with the Stuppy Floral Co. of St. Joseph, Mo., for the past 25 years. The vice-president and Gen- eral Manager Glenn Kellogg Parker, was formerly with the Kellogg Flower Plant Co., of Pleasant Hill, where he has held responsible positions for over 15 years. Mr. Pai-ker has had experience in both wholesale and retail and he will have complete charge of the territory in this city. William Wade, who has severed his connection as manager of the Kansas City branch of the Pinehurst Floral Co., will assist Mr. Parker in this new enterprise. The new location at 1020 Oak street is especially adapted for the wholesale florist trade. It has plenty of space for storage of supplies and at the same time the elevator equipment is suffi- ciently large to permit the grower to drive inside of the building for unload- ing his stock. Plans have been made to handle plants and cut flowers and a large ice box is now being installed with other necessary equipment. All the share-holders of the new corporation enjoy the friendship of the entire Kansas City flower trade and it is their intention to work in co-opera- tion with them to make this city a bigger and better floral market and a center for the trade in florists' supplies. 1921. The American Florist. 491 Next Week in the Flower Shop. If things are not breaking to suit you, cast about immediately for the reason; you cannot blame the flowers, for the market is full of splendid stock. Don't get the mistaken notion that there is no business, for somebody is always doing something, therefore why not you? If customers are not coming as fast as usual at this season there must be a reason, so suppose you take a fling at the management which means you. Are yon doing your whole duty? It Is easy to rim the car down hill but you have to put your foot on the gas when climbing. It takes energy and a lot of it to keep the business moving as it should be at this season. There must be well thought out plans as to the amount of stock to be carried and the various ways it is to be featured for every day in the week. Then there are many other details to be worked out in order that the proper bid for business is always in action, and the store and its stock inviting every hour of the day. This applies alike to the one-man shop as well as where the organization comprises a dozen or more. Busy days will come when the en- tire force are required to get out the orders, but even then there can, with the proper planning, be spared enough energy to keep the stock well pre- • sented and the store inviting. The man who sits and waits and makes up his mind that there is no use trying to force things as there is no business anyhow, will never get out of the rut into w^hich he has worked himself. There is business all the time for the man who will encourage and make a bid for it. Flowers, like other commo- dities have to be sold, they will not sell themselves; it is the energy backed by knowledge and experience in placing them, before the public that brings success. Striking window decorations have a great deal to do in drawing attention to the store. There mtist be more than just an ordinary placing of flowers; there must be motive, an idea expressed and well carried out, in other words it must have a punch to it, that is, sure to leave a favorable impression and a desire for closer relations with the shop. Most stores close the windows with the locking of the doors at night, as out goes the light. This is a great mis- take as there is from three to four hours when the streets are well filled with people, all of whom are moi-e or less interested in flowers and :who would be glad to stop and look over the display and with probably more time than those who view the same during the day. There should be a good illumination in order to attract pedestrians from across the street, in fact it should be the brightest store in the block so as to induce even the passing street car riders to crane their necks for a look. Arrangements can be made 'with watchmen to turn out the lights at 11 o'clock or later when the crowds are gone. The trifling cost of the current will be much more than offset by the amount of publicity re- ceived. To give variety to the window dis- play there should be several sets of furniture or accessories such as low tables, stools, pedestals, etc., also vel- vet velour and other cloths in colors, with which fittings much more elabor- ate or finished arrangements are pos- sible. Well written post cards in colors, samples of which will be furnished by any up-to-date printing house, are not JAPANESE VASE OF DAHLIAS. expensive, cost but a penny to mail and are sure to get at least a once over. These sent out weekly or twice a month to the store's customers and a selected list, will be found worth many times their cost in the new busi- ness their suggestions bring in. Helichrysums and other everlast- ings should now be prepared and put away for future use. They work up splendidly into Christmas baskets which could even be made up now, better than later. How about the Christmas stock of holiday and ceme- tery wreaths? Is it finished and com- pleted? If not, take advantage of every opportunity to get it as full as possi- ble. If stocks are light, order more at once while there is still a good as- sortment and transportation is easy. Don't be afraid to work up a quan- tit5^ there will be a demand for every- thing that has merit and is seasonable. Get in touch with your woodsmen. A line or two on the prospects and prices of the Christmas greens is well worth while and some samples from -n'hich something new in wreaths can be worked out may provide a novelty for the holidays. It is none too soon, to give serious thought to these import- ant holiday requisites. As there will be no killing frosts for a month, and many, in fact nearly all the city window boxes present a very bedraggled appearance, a good plan is to suggest they be filled with types of the Boston fern. They will then pre- sent a finished and decorative look that will add greatly to the appear- ance of the dwelling. Don't overlook the Florists' Tele- graph Delivery Association convention at Toronto, Ont., the second week in October. This is clearly to be the event of the year in retail circles and will be well worth every mile of travel it will take to enjoy it. A rate and one-half in railroad fare has been granted the association. All the bright lights are sure to be there, so pack up your grip and join the party. Phiiadelphia, Pa. — Miss L. M. Wells recently opened a new flower shop at 1020 Girard avenue. Seabeight, N. J. — The McMahon place here is devoted to chrysanthe- mums. Frank McMahon has made a sucess as president of the Second Na- tional bank of Red Bank, in which are deposits of five million dollars, a big increase since he took charge. EuBEKA, Cauf. — It is understood much of the stock from Ward's Bulb Farm, has been successfully trans- planted to the Franklin Bulb Farm, at Salem, Ore. This enterprise now has some seven acres planted in Span- ish iris, tulips, daffodils, etc., and it is stated to be in a very promising con- dition. . . 492 J. SIJJ, American Florist. Sept. 24,- Commercial Flower Growers' Association. The Commercial Flower Growers" Association of Chicago held its regular monthly meeting- at Randolph hotel, September 15, President Peter Pearson in the chair. The applications of M. J. Roeser, Des Plaines; Ernst Oechslin, River Forest; A. H. Schneider, Oak Park, and M. Leider, Des Plaines, were favorably reported by the membership committee and the applicants unani- mously elected to membership. Henry Wehrman presented the report of the auditing committee, stating that the books of both the secretary and treas- urer were found to be correct. August Poehlmann then moved that the report be accepted and the committee be dis- charged with thanks. Mr. Poehlmann presented a report on behalf of the board of directors of the Allied Flor- ists' Association. The president, in well chosen words, introduced J. F. Ammann, Edwards- ville, secretary of the National Flower Growers' Association, and an active official in many other trade organiza- tions, who has traveled the length and breadth of the land in the interest of floriculture. Mr. Ammann took for his subject, "The Possible Future of the National Flower Growers' Associa- tion." He pointed out the vast amount of work the association could and should accomplish, and presented some valuable data and statistics, stating among other matters that our state ranks highest in the Union in the pro- duction of cut flowers and plants, with 17,000,000 square feet of glass area. Another interesting subject brought out by Mr. Ammann was the amount of advertising done since 1!>17, when the "Say-It-With-Flowers" slogan was or- iginated. Previous to that time lit- tle publicity was accomplished, but since then it has been tmiver- sally used. Summing up all the co-operative advertising done in Chicago and other flower centers and that of individuals, together with slo- gan-boards and the various displays of the slogan otherwise, Mr. Ammann, with the aid of competent advertising men has appraised the value of pub- licity done by the florists in this coun- try at no less than $2,500,000 per year. Most of this advertising is the direct result of the work of the Society of American Florists, by introducing the slogan and the efforts of other trade organizations. As regards the immen- sity of the florists' establishments throughout the country, it was stated that they represent at the present time a greater investment than the steel business. Regarding the future of the National Flowers Growers' Associa- tion, Mr. Ammann's remarks may be summed up briefly, by saying that the entire future lies with the district or- ganizations, who must be the back- bone. Upon the close of the address a rising vote of thanks was extended to Mr. Ammann. President Pearson then took the floor and read a very interesting mes- sage covering what our association has already accomplished and making many recommendations for future work. The recommendation of exhibits at our meetings was gone into thoroughly, and, after some deliberation, Mr. Poehl- mann emphasized the importance of advertising with our own goods and moved that flower shows be held fre- quently. A motion prevailed that the president appoint a committee with full power to act and to work out the details. The following is the commit- tee appointe d : August Poehlmann, Andrew Benson, H. C. Blewitt, Emit Blameuser, James Psenicka, Joseph Kohout, Edward Assa and Otto H. Am- ling. A motion prevailed that the Com- mercial Flower Growers' Association of Chicago donate a prize of $25 for a vase of large chrysanthemums, no less than 50 in number, scoring the high- est number of points at the exhibition of the Chrysanthemum Society of America, November 16-17. PRESIDENT PEAESON'S ADDRESS. The Commercial Flower Growers' Association of Chicago is now entering its third year of activities. "With pardonable pride I say that I feel it a great honor to have been chosen your president for the ensuing year. "With a feeling of obligation and responsi- bility to this association, it shall be Peter Pearson, Chicago. Pres. Commercial Flower Growers' Association of Chisago. my endeavor to so conduct this ofiice that it shall continue to reflect credit upon the association. I think it is a fact that we can all be proud of, that this organization was the pioneer in its Held of endeavor. During its brief existence its influence has radiated over the country. Other centers of flower production have organized similar as- sociations in their districts which have brought about the desirability of the National Flower Growers' Association. "While we have been so successful in the past, it is my greatest desire that we continue to work for still g'reater accomplishments. As an association of flower growers for the greatest flower distributing center in the world, our opportunity for inaugurating measures calculated to better our present form of growing and marketing our flow- ers is limited only by the amount of co-operation and energy we wish to employ to gain our objective. Gentlemen, do you fully realize the value of the services this association can and will be able to render to the individual members as well as the in- dustry at large, if you are but willing to give your whole-hearted support to this movement? Let me say that your officers, no matter how hard they work, are powerless to accomplish much without the co-operation of the whole membership to the fullest extent possi- ble. This has not heen lacking in the past, for the attendance at our meet- ings has usually been good, but, I think it could be improved on if every mem- ber realized that he has in this asso- ciation a real asset, and that he needs this organization. The association must in turn have your support and counsel in its deliberations. Remem- ber you will gain nothing by shifting by yourself. No one has proven big enough to continue successfully alone. This is an age for co-operation, and through co-operation only will we suc- ceed in bettering our position as an industry. As your presiding officer, I appeal to you for your own good bene- fit in your business to attend our meet- ings regularly. By so doing you in- spire and encourage your officers to greater efforts and I am sure you will find it time well invested. It is the intention of the officers to pro vide at our meetings educational and instruc- tive topics. All we ask is that the members attend so as to take advan- tage of what is offered. One of the acts that will be of last- ing, credit to this association is the help we gave in organizing the Allied Flor- ists' Association of Illinois, that now so successfully carries on our advertis- ing campaign. Credit is also due to the individual members as well as some non-members for their continued loyal support. The Allied Florists' Associa- tion has done more to make the Chi- cago public think of flowers than any other agency employed. I must em- phasize that growers should continue to support the advertising no matter what the other branches of the trade may in the future elect to do. Adver- tising is most necessary. It is to a business, w^hat a life line is to a drown- ing man. If he grasps it and holds on to it he will live to enjoy life. "We have caught the line, now let us hold on to it and we will live and enjoy pros- erity. I shall recommend for the con- sideration of this assembly the advisa- bility of working to accomplish the fol- lowing which I think would make for further progress in our business if carried out faithfully by all concerned. We should have a statistical bureau: its purpose should be to gather data and keep records of all .greenhouse crops of plants and flowers grown in and about Chicago for the Chicago market, and same should be dissemi- nated to all members of this associa- tion and others to whom it may be de- termined should have access to such records. I believe such a bureau could accomplish nauch good in the follow- ing ways. By getting' a complete data on the account of each flower grown, their general condition throughout their season of development, and the pros- pects as to crop that may be expected, at any particular time. Then, we could possibly to some extent eliminate the hit and miss method now used, in striking for a good market. Such in- formation if acted on could be used to diminish the abnormal gluts that occur at times, and lessen the abnor- mal scarcity at other times. After a year's compilation of such data, we would know exactly how to arrange our planting and cropping for any certain date, and to some extent elimi- nate over production. Think how valuable such information would be, if for instance, we knew today whether there is planted a half million more or just the same amount of chrysanthe- mums this year as last. If we could tell with a reasonable -accuracy a "iveek ahead of the possible size of sup- ply of flowers for a holiday, it would help the wholesalers materially in making up their price lists in such a way that a maximum price could be 1921. The American Florist. 493 realized without leaving a large sur- plus as sometimes happens. We should work for closer co-opera- tion with the wholesalers and retailers, always having in mind the fourth party, the public, whose good will is a great business asset to this trade. We should at all times try to keep and cultivate the favorable sentiment of the public. No business can afford under present conditions to allow any- thing to occur, that will in any way excite public sentiment against our products and methods. I shall also recommend to this association a pro- posal to hold a series of monthly ex- hibits of flowers and plants to compete for awards. Plants will be exhibited separately. I am urging this feature because I believe that we should let it be known throughout the territory served by the Chicago market, that Chicago is still the great flower center; that here is a place where quantity and quality stock can be obtained at all times. By holding these exhibits, we should be able to get considerable pub- licity for the Chicago market, and I believe that we should do something in this direction to help Chicago whole- salers in their efforts to have the trade come to this market for their supplies. Some of you do not realize the great stimulus such flower shows would have in creating a desire in everyone to produce the highest quality stock possible. The success of such flower shows is already assured, provided each member will give his whole-hearted support by staging exhibits. I^et us remember that we are all vitally in- terested in the course of the Chicago market, and should at all times guard the advantages that we have and be alert to create new ones if possible. Chicago Pageant of Progress. THE OFFICIAL REPORT. The Chicago Pageant of Progress, July 30-August 14, 1921, held on the Municipal pier, has been heralded the world over for its success. Within the two great arms of the pageant were thousands of features, each feature equipped with an inexhaustible supply of education to the minds of the spec- tators. These spectators came in mil- lions and learned the lessons set forth by the exhibitors and the lessons were of great consequence. The florist trade offered an education as did others. "Say It With Flowers" was the title of our lesson-book, the leaves of which are being opened daily in the minds of the masses that visited the flower show, which you gave me the honor to operate In behalf of the trade. In this lesson-book we taught the poor and the rich alike to notice flowers, to use them, give them, wear them, buy them and love them. Daily the flower show took on a new aspect. This was done for several reasons : 1. It enabled the committee to put on contests. 2. It made an impression on the thousands of exhibitors and their em- ployes who passed often each day. 3. It kept the stock in this show fresh, whereas it would be difficult or impossible to get suflicient stock to make a good showing. 4. It made possible newspaper pub- licity otherwise not available. Having in charge both the flower show, which was conducted under the name of the Allied Florists' Association of Illinois and the model flower store, which was conducted under the name of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association, I will not venture and could not if I would, make separate ac- counts of the operations of these two exhibits nor can I give credit to August Lange, who was given charge of decorating the Allied Florists' Asso- ciation booth, and Mrs. Lillian Stuart, manager of Bohannon Floral Co., who arranged the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association booth, without mentioning both in the same breath. Likewise in giving credit where credit is due, I must mention the A. L. Ran- J. J. Hess and Walter Wirth. At Trap La.ke, Minnesota. Allie Zech and Wife, Chicago. Vacationing at Tomahawk Lake, Wis. dall Co., who loaned to us at great expense to themselves, an elegant ice box, wicker furniture, five beautiful fountains, a marble top table, lamps and a most practical work bench of their own manufacture. Hilmer V. Swenson & Co., also Harvey E. Larson, assistant editor of the F. T. D. iNews, helped in ways that make their serv- ice less noticeable. Their's was the tireless task of assisting me personally and frequently advising me when called upon. Their acquaintance with the likes and dislikes of the Allied Florists' Association made them well able to give valuable advice. Now I do not know who to mention next. Poehlmann Brothers Co. gave much plant stock and loaned without charge, large palms. The"^ Wallace Floral Co. gave a large lot of ferns and loaned without charge some specimen plants, Peter Pearson should be mentioned re- peatedly. He placed on exhibition at great cost to himself a lot of specimen cyclamen plants which educated many. He offered valuable advice and with his daughter worked day and night when we gave flowers to visitors. The trade papers. The Florists' : Review, The American Florist, Florists' Ex- change and the F. T. D. News did their part to make the affair successful. Jos. Kohout, Otto Amling and August Poehlmann, did more than just look over the job and criticise. They talked over the advisability of changes and offered ideas that only men of their vast experience are inspired with. Let me also mention the assistance of H. Dieu Schiller and of the Schiller staff in contributing to the progress of the show. Other florists and those asso- ciated with the trade gave generously of their time and materials. The con- tributors to the fund that made possi- ble the flower show of the Pageant of Progress are below listed: Allied Flo- rits' Association, E. C. Amling Co., Chicago Flower Growers, Jos. Foerster, J. A. Budlong, Kennicott Bros., Ameri- can Bulb Co., A. Henderson, A. T. Pyfer, Erne & Co., L. A. Tonner, John Kruchten, Ziska & Sons, Frank Ayres, Percy Jones, Inc., Bassett & Wash- burn, Raedlein Basket Co., Moninger, Lord & Burnham, American Green- house Mfg. Co., W. W. Barnard Co., and Frank Oechslin. It should be remembered that flor- ists exhibiting in our section paid tow ard the general flower show fund when buying their space. These are : E. F. WINTERSON AND FRITZ BAHR IN CALIFORNIA. Taking in the Sights at San Francisco. 494 The American Florist Sept. 24, Adler Jones Co., A. L. Randall Co., H. Wittbold & Son, Schiller, the Florist. J. O. Johnson and Vauglian's Seed Store. Contributors to the Florists' Tele- graph Delivery fund, which together with .SiiOO received from the associa- tion proper, paid for the space of the F. T. D. exhibit. These contributors were: Wm. J. Smyth, Everette R. Peacock, A. Lang-e, Geo. Wittbold Co., Schiller, the Florist, Swanson, the Florist, Johnson & Chronis, O. H. .Schneider, Bohannon Floral Co.. Lewis & Rocca, Edw. Clody, G«o. Wienhoe- ber, W. W. Adams, H. Wittbold & Son, W. Palmer, John Wieland and E. Wienhoeber. Flower and plant, stock was given by: Clody's Flower Shop, P. Bonval- 3et & Co., A. B» Amling: Co., Wendland Keimel Co., Wiess Meyer Co., Dramm ^resntsouses, J. A. Budlong Co., Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Zech & Mann, Kenni- cott Bros., and growers members of •Chicago Flower Growers' Association, Jos. Foerster Co. and growers, A. L. Randall Co. and growers, Bassett & Washburn, E. C. Amling Co. and grow- ers, Chas. Erne and growers, A. T. Pyfer and John Kruchten. The Raedlein Basket Co. loaned sev- eral pieces of their manufacture, and the American Greenhouse Mfg. Cb. contributed framed pictures of houses they had built. Frank S. Ayres loaned , a little log house around which was placed a garden. Irving Stein loaned little trees to assist in completing the garden. Peter Pearson gave 50 or more little plants for this garden. The de- livery facilities of the E; C. Amling Co. and Jos. Foers,ter Co. were of fre- quent service. All of the judges should be mentioned and here I may say that Paul R. Klingsporn, manager of the Chicago Flower Growers' Association, and C. J. Michelson, of E. C. Amling Co., were of great service to me in selecting .iudges and in advising in other ways. Eric Johnson, manager of the ctit flower department of A. L. Randall Co., did much to bring about the entire co- operation of his company. F. M. John- son, W. Abrahamson, Ed. Galavan and others of the Randall staff are deserv- ing of credit for their co-operation. Needless to say, Geo. Asmus, of Schil- ler, the Florist, chairman of the com- mittee, and W. J. Smyth, treasurer, gave this project much time and the benefit of their experience. FINANCIAL REPORT. The financial report follows : K«ceiot.s. Sale nf .space to exhibitors % S.oOO.OO Subscriptions by Florists and Al- ^ lifd Trades 2,535.00 Florists' Telegraph Del. Ass'n. con- „„ „„ tribution 500.00 Florists' Telegraph Del. Ass'n. mem- ber.s contribution t;45.00 From Pageant of Progress for work done 2.000.00 I'ontributed by Allied Florists' A^s'n 1.385.30 I.oari by Wm. A. Hansen 100.00 n;,-,tal $10,465.30 ' ' Expenditures. Space at pier % 6,860.00 Printing, office assistance, etc 174.00 Work on booths, elect., plumbing. paint, etc 007.10 Vases, flowers and materials, less i^lvaKe and sales 149.49 Draying and transportation 115.29 Photographs tor press 24.50 ^liscellaneous and incidentals 168.23 F. T. D. sent out 19.26 Salaries and wages 836.38 Purchase of work and plants fur- nished Pageast of Progress Expo- sition, less charges against seller for space on pier, etc 1.101.50 Telephone and office help, station- ery, incidentals 319.55 Paid loan to Wm. A. Hansen 100.00 Total ' •■. . .$10,465.30 WiLLiAN A. Hansen, Secy. THE CARNATION. General Cultural Suggestions. This has been the most unfavorable season for the growth of carnation plants in years and very few .growers can remember sucn a hard year as this has been for the plants in the field. Consequently they are only of medium size, and in most places badly covered with red spider. We have had three very hot months — June, July and August — which are usually the plants, growing season, and this, together with the lack of rain, has made it extremely hard for them. The grower who had forethought enough to bench his plants in July and has had them under con- trol ever since, will have a big ad- vantage over those who planted later or who are planting at this time. The earlier benched plants are now well established in the benches, so that as the weather becomes cooler, they will go ahead quickly and make good growth, while the later planted plants have yet to become established. It is not the largest plants lifted from the field that will give the best re- sults, but those that are given the closest attention for the first eiglit or 10 weeks following the transferring from the field to the greenhouse bench. The plants that were brought into the houses late in July or early in August have now arrived at the stage where they are in shape for the grower to work out his plans with them, which means that if an early crop of flowers in October or November is desired, the growths can be allowed to go on to produce it, but if a big crop for the Christmas holidays is the chief con- sidera,tion. then every effort should be put forth to encourage the plants to concentrate their growth in the pro- duction of flowering shoots, this being done by giving the closest attention to the pinchi'iig back of the growth shoots during the next two weeks. PLANTS CAJSTNOT BE TOPPED ALIKE. All varieties, on account of the dif- ferent habit of their growth, cannot be topned alike; those that are of finer habit and softer in growth will pro- duce a crop much quicker than the heavier and coarser growers, but as a general rule, topping back of the shoots can be carried on with most all of the present-day standard varieties up to September 15-20, and be reason- ably sure of them being in full crop for Christmas, provided the plants have now a good control of the soil and do not get a setback in any way after- wards. This gives the plants 10 to 12 weeks to get into full crop, which to the novice may seem a long time, but experienced carnation growers are aware of the fact that the carnation plant takes longer to produce a crop during the late autumn or early part of winter than at any other time. This may be chiefly because the plants are carrying all of their growths and not any shoots are being taken away for cuttings, but whatever the cause, it reminds us of the importance of watch- ing closely after the welfare of the plants so as to encourage them into the best of growth action. In good soil, for the first few weeks after planting it is generally a strug- gle between the plants and the weeds to see which are going to get the best of it, and if the weeds are not removed as soon as they becme large enough to handle, they are sure to cause the plants to suffer. Do not lose sight of the importance of keeping the surface soil of the beds open by frequent scratching with the hand scratcher so as to allow the light and air to pene- trate the soil, which helps it to remain fresh and sweet for the roots to work in. Any shade put on the glass at plant- ing time should now be removed and the plants allowed full sunlight and plenty of air both day and night. It is not necessary to shade at all for plants being benched at this time, for they will come through better with- out it, but be sure and not put out plants that are dry at the roots, but dip the roots in water as they are lifted from the field, and in planting spread the roots out and do . not set deeper than what the plants were in the field before lifting, it being a very serious mistake to plant so deeply that the lower branches of the plant tou«h the ground. Do not worry if the plants do topple over a little at the first watering; they will soon straighten up again. WATERING AND SYRINGING. The watering and syringing of the newly planted plants is of the greatest importance and should be done with the utmost care. They require to be well watered in, at time of planting and then the soil of the bed examined during the next day or two to make sure the watering was thorough enough to wet the soil below the plants' roots and directly around them. After this the plants may run for three or four days before they will need watering again, but do not allow them to suffer for the want of water, neither should the soil be kept extremely wet. After the roots have got into ac- tion again and the soil has become moderately moist, then it is best to let the plants hunt a little for their moisture, but at no time should they be allowed to become extremely dry. Light syringing should be given the plants for the first few days after planting to prevent any serious wilt- ing, then afterwards syringe on occa- sional bright days to keep down the red spider, but do not carry it to the extreme to cause wet muddy condi- tions about the house. C. W. Johnson. New York Federation of Societies. SYRACUSE MEEITNG, SEPTEaiBEE 15. The New York Federation of Horti- cultural Societies and Floral Clubs held its annual meeting September 15, at Syracuse, in the office of Commissioner Williams, on the state fair grounds. Representatives were present from many member clubs, including , the New York Florists' Club, New York and New Jersey Plant Growers' Asso- ciation. Tarrytown Horticultural So- ciety, Buffalo Florists' Club, Syracuse Florists' Association, Rochester Flor- ists' Association and Syracuse Rose Society. Officers were re-elected as follows : Frank D. Pierson, Tarrytown, presi- dent; Dr. Earl A. Bates, Syracuse, first vice-president, and W. A. Adams, Buf- falo, treasurer. Prof. Arno H. Nehr- ling of Cornell university was elected secretary, to succeed Prof. E. A. White, who declined re-election. A resolution that the federation go before the fair commission and the governor to request immediate erection of a horticultural building to house exhfbits at the fair, was adopted unanimously. A committee, consisting of presidents of allied horticultural associations, was appointed to take up the matter. Other matters of importance were discussed at the meeting, among them the question of local and national ad- vertising. It was the general concen- sus of opinion that community adver- 1921. The American Florist. 495 tising as carried on by the Buffalo Florists' Club, the Allied Florists' Asso- ciation and the Detroit Florists' Club was the most effective. W. A. Adams, of Buffalo, stated that this type of ad- vertising had placed Valentine's Day and Mothers' Day among the bigg-est flower events of the year. The floricultural work at Cornell university was gone into thoroughly. Prof. Arno H. Nehrling reported that the plan for remodeling the present dairy building for floricultural work had been abandoned. According to the news plans for development of the college of agriculture, which have been worked out by the state architect, the department of floriculture is to be housed in the wing of the new Plant Industry building. This biulding will be in close proximity to the present greenhouses and this general scheme, which has been approved by the gover- nor of the state, will give the depart- ment an opportunity to develop and correlate its work. At the close of the meeting, the Syra- cuse Florists' Association, headed by "W. F. Bultmann, president of the as- sociation, took the visiting delegates in automobiles to the Anglers' Club, lo- cated on the shore of Oneida Lake. At seven o'clock a very fine dinner was served. After dinner. President Bultmann introduced Prof. David Lumsden, superintendent of floral dis- plays at the New York State Fair, as toastmaster for the evening. The speakers included F. R. Plerson, of Tarrytown; Prof. Arno H. Nehrling. of Cornell university; W. A. Adams, of Buffalo; Thomas Cogger, of Boston; "W. H. "Workman, of Oswego; N. Cot- tam, Wappingers Falls, N. Y., and "Bobbie" Bard, of Syracuse. Providence, R. I. COOLEE WEATHER IMPROVES BUSINESS. With the advent of cooler weather, business has improved. During the past week the cut flower trade has been satisfactory, and there have been sev- eral large weddings to boojn business. Asters are still in good supply, al- though the main crops have been cut. Good blooms are realizing a good price. Gladioli are still plentiful and sell at at low figures. With the cooler weather roses have improved 100 per cent. Carnations are still neglected for good reasons; they are mostly from out- doors and will have to improve a lot before any one will use them; the best bring two cents. Chrysanthemums are showing up a little stronger and are practically all of the Golden Glow variety. Easter lilies have appeared sale. In plants there is a small va- riety to select from, ferns being the leaders. RHODE ISIAND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The September exhibition of the Rhode Island Horticultural Society was opened in the ballroom of the Narragansett hotel, September 15. Throughout the afternoon and evening flower lovers crowded the rooms and were rewarded with a glory of color in masses of gladioli, dahlias, asters and snapdragons, and other outside flowers. Splendid taste was displayed in the exhibits, and each of the 33 exhibitors had several specimens which were features. The display of fruit and vegetables was one of the finest that the show ever featured. Two of the most remarkable dahlias in the show were shown by T. H. Hughes, New Bedford, Mass. One, the Wash- ington City, is an exceptionally large white bloom with pointed petals, and the smooth creamy coloring of the gar- denia. The other was named Car- mencita, a lemon yellow color with streaks of brownish red. The exhibi- tion as a whole was a great success, and the autumn show in the Armory is looked forward to with interest. H. A. T. Boston, Mass. The market this week has been somewhat better than for some time past. Gladioli and asters are not so plentiful, which has helped conditions materially. Roses are improving in quality and the supply is about equal to the demand, which makes a fair market all around. Orchids, lily of the valley and white roses are really the only flowers with demand enough to create a premium. Carnations are not yet good enough to cause any call for them. Chrysanthemums are fair, but not enough arriving to speak of. NOTES. Chas. R. Dane, one of the oldest flo- rists in the city, died at his home September 16. Mr. Dane conducted a store in Roxbury for 47 years and was S.5 years old. The funeral was held at his home, September 19. Frank J. Dolansky arrived in New York September 18, after a three months' stay in Europe. The Horticultural Society's big show is on this week, September 22-25. E. F. S. Lancaster County' Florists' Association. By invitation the meeting of the Lancaster County Florists' Association was held at the greenhouse establish- ment of Chas. B. Herr, Strasburg, Pa., September 22. The trip was made by automobile and trolley and by six o'clock everyone was on hand and viewing the beautiful and w^ell-kept half acre of lawn fronting the green- houses. Mr. Herr is certainly showing the people of Strasburg what can be done with a moderate sized lawn in the way of landscape work and bed- ding. In compliance with a recent law compelling the display of a regular- sized American flag at all public meet- ings, excepting purely religious ones, Mr. Herr had not only one but a num- ber of them. A bevy of Strasburg's belles served lunch to the entire party in courses without number and quan- tity without end, and as Mr. Herr is living in the land of single blessed- ness, these young ladies did themselves proud in seeing that bpth the host and his guests had every attention. The meeting was called to order at 7 :30 o'clock, with B. F. Barr in the chair, and the regular order of busi- ness attended to. White Marsh, Md., it seems is to be inflicted with an annual visit from us, and it was de- cided that we would leave Lancaster on Thursday, October 6, meeting in the western part of the city, opposite the Hamilton Watch factory, at 7:30 A. M., and go by way of Columbia and York into Baltimore, and then out to Richard Vincent's for the dahlia show. It is expected to have the usual number about 100. The flower show to be held Novem- ber 10-12 came up for considerable discussion, and among other things de- cided on was a poster contest through the public schools, both city and county, with liberal prizes to be awarded the winners and a nominal fee to be paid for all posters used outside of the winning ones. The ladies have taken over the matter of music and are arranging a -musical programme for each afternoon and evening, so that this alone will be worth the price of admission. Every inducement will be given to amateurs to make a good display, and there will be several classes for prizes open to any member of the Society of Ainerican Florists, in new roses, new carnations and new chrysanthemums, all to be introductions of 1921, full in- formation of which can be had from the secretary, Albert M. Herr, R. P. D. No. S, Lancaster, Pa. There will also be a few local prizes open to members of the local associa- tion only; no prizes will be awarded to any one not a member of the local club in the one class and not to any one who can not show evidence of membership in the Society of Ameri- can Florists in the novelty class. Mrs. Albert M. Herr, chairman of the horticultural department of the Iris Club, was asked to secure judges for loca,l retail and amateur entries. Before adjournment Mr. Herr passed numbers among the ladies, and the fol- lowing were the lucky holders, all get- ting handsome prizes : Mrs. Elmer Weaver, of Ronks; Mrs. Rutter Hess, of Gap; Mrs. Fred Ritchy and Mrs. Annie Groff, of Lancaster; Miss Brack- bill, of Strasburg; Mrs. Lou Helen Dun- dore Morre and Miss Cora Weaver, of Lancaster; Mrs. Rufus Herr, Mrs. J. Wade Galey and Miss Lizzie Mussle- man, of Strasburg; Mrs. Phares Ho- stetter, of Manheim, and Mrs. A. P. Strickler, of Engleside. After the prizes were given out, all united in singing "America," and then we gave three rousing cheers for Chas. B. Herr and his brother, Edgar Herr as our hosts. The October meeting will be at Elmer Weaver's, Ronks, Pa. Albert M. Herb, Sec'y. OBITUARY. Robert Schneck. Robert Schneck, of Marshfleld, Wis., a former florist of Waukesha, that state, was drowned at Richland Center, Wis., September 12, while visiting at the home of his wife's parents. Mr. Schneck entei-ed the florist business more than 20 years ago, at Milwaukee, and later was one of the founders of the Waukesha Floral Co., Waukesha, Wis., formerly known as Schneck & Bliese. A few years ago he purchased a farm near Marshfleld, which he oper- ated until the time of his death. The deceased was 44 years of age and ia survived by his wife, three sons and two daughters. The funeral services were held September 14, at Richland Center. E. O. Mrs. Emma Shrelner. Mrs. Emma Shrelner, wife of John I. Shreiner, a florist at Greenland, Pa., died September 16, after an illness of almost a year. Mrs. Shreiner was a pleasing and affable sales lady and was of great assistance to Mr. Shreiner in his market trade, and he has the sym- pathy of the club in his aflliction. She is survived by her husband and three children, Emanuel E., of Lancaster, Pa., and Miss Miriam and Esther at home. Also two brothers and one sis- ter, Mrs. Harry Shaeffer of Mt. Joy, Pa.; John Eby, of Pond Creek, Okla.; Clinton Eby, also of Mt. Joy. The funeral was held from the Mel- linger Mennonite church and inter- ment in the cemetery adjoining. A. M. H. State Fairs. The following is a list of coming state fairs with the names and addresses of the superintendents of the floricultural and hor- ticultural departments as far as obtainable; September 19-25, Yahima. — Washington .=itate Fair. Charlies L. Robinson. Olympja, Wash., superintendent of horticulture. Miss Mary Remy. R. F. D. 1. Yakima. Wash., superintendent of floriculture. September 26-30. Paeblo. — Colorado State Fair. J. L. Beaman, Pueblo, manager. September 86-30, Trenton.^New Jersey Inter-State Fair. Arthur J. Farley. N. ,T. Experiment station, New Brunswick, .super- intendent of horticulture and floriculture. October 3-8, Birmingham. — Alabama State Fair. Lyle Brown. Auburn. Ala., superin- tendent of horticulture. J. L. Dent, Bir- mingham, superintendent of floriculture. October 24-29, Columbia. — South Carolina State Fair. T. J. Cunningham. Chester, S. C, and G. P. Hoffman. Clemson college. S. C, superintendents of horticulture. 496 The American Florist, Sept. The American Florist Established 1885, Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.50 a year; Oanadn. ^i.50; Europe and Countries in Postal Dnion, $3.00. Wueu sending us cliange of address always send tlie old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From tlie first issue The American Florist iias accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reacii us Tuesdjt,\' (eiiriier if ix)ssible) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for tlie opinions of our correspondents, THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 48 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS, Nurserj- advertising' 48!) — Important subject carefully alscussed. 489 — .John "Watson (portrait) 490 The retail trade (iUus.) 490 — Trepel Brothers merge interests 490 ^Stuppy Supply Co., Kansas City 490 — Next week in the flower shop 491 Coinmercial Flower Growers' Ass'n 49U — Peter Pearson (portrait) 492 Chicago Pageant of Progress 493 J. J. Hess and Walter Wirth (portrait) . 493 AUie Zech and wife (portrait) 493 E. P. Winterson and Fritz Bahr (portrait) . 493 The carnation 49 4 — G'eneral cultural suggestions 494 New York Federation of Societies 494 Providence. R, 1 49,'> Boston. Mass 495 Lancaster County Florists' Ass'n 495 Obituary 495 — Robert Schneck 495 ^— Mrs. Emma Shreiner 495 Morris County Jubilee show 496 Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n 49fi Society of American Florists 496 Stellarton. N. S 600 National publicity campaign 491" Milwaukee 498 Columbus. O. 500 Oklalioma City, Okla. . . .■ 500 Chicago 502 Salt Lake City, Utah 605 San Francisco 500 Montreal. Que 508 Pittsburgh 609 Philadelphia ■ 610 New York 612 The seed trade 520 — Loewitli bankruptcy 520 — Thornburn receivership 520 -.r-New York seed trade 521 — Vegetables grown in the United States 522 — Catalogues received .622 The nursery trade 524 — Cemetery Superintendents' convention . 524 — P. J. Lynch (portrait) 524 — New York State NurseryiiVen's Ass'n.. 524 Market gardeners 626 ^rSweet potato exposition 626 — ^^^pgetable Growers' Assn' of America. 526 Two-cent postage will remain. Green Bat, Wis., reports its first lif?ht frost, September 19. Foreign Notes. Two beautiful varieties of the peren- nial Aster Amellus, Arethusa, rose pink, and Orion, dark blue are color plated in the London G-ardeners' Chron- icle of September 3, - Wm. Paul & Son, the well-known rose growers of Waltham Cross, Eng',, have offered their nurseries and busi- ne.ss for sale, England has received very few French bulbs this season. Morris County Jubilee Show. The silver jubilee flower show of the Morris County Horticultural Society, will be staged at the Armory, Morris- town, N. J„ October 27-29. The so- ciety is planning to hold the biggest show in its history, and 19 silver cups ■will be awarded. The following are the officers of the organization : Wm. Brown, president; David Yule, vice- president; Wm, -K, Duckham, treas- urer and Edw, Reagan, Morristown. secretary. Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. Secretary Pochelon, of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association, ad- vises that rnembers attending the To- ronto convention, October 11-13, should have their money exchanged through him. Tlie reduced railroad rate applies to anyone who attends the meeting. Those living In small towns, off the main trunk lines, should purchase tickets to the nearest large town or city, and then buy ticket to Toronto. Be certain to ask for certificate, not receipt, so as to obtain the benefit of (he reduced fare on return journey. Society of American Florists. COLLEGE FL0KI8TS' SECTION MEETING. In connection with the thirty- seventh anual convention of the Soci- ety of American Florists a meeting of the college section of the society took place at 9 a. ni,, August 18, Chair- man, H, B, Dorner, of Illinois univer- sity, department of floriculture, opened the meeting. The election of new officers for the coming year was first in order, Arno H. Nehrling, of Cornell university being elected chairman, and Arthur S. Thurston of the University of Maryland, Secretary. The question of eligibility for mem- bership in the college section was dis- cussed quite fully and it was finally voted that : "The membership of the college section of the Society of Amer- ican Florists shall consist of those members of the Society of American Florists who are engaged in instruc- tional and research work in education- al and investigational institutions." A general discussion of some of the problems connected with college work in floriculture followed. It was decid- ed to have the next meeting of the college section at the time of the Na- tional Flower Show in Cleveland, O., March 25-April 1, It was also decided that the college section have a booth at the Cleveland show where each in- stitution engaged in floricultural work may demonstrate what they are do- ing along educational lines. A, S. THURSTON, Sec'y. National Publicity Campaign. WHEKE HAVE MT PBOFITS GONE? Not many years ago a friend sent us a book entitled "Where Have My Profits Gone?" and well do we remem- ber the significance of the title and its CJantents. Since that time we have had a wonderful period of progress and profit, but now — ^well, the florists have not had much complaint for conditions with us are not half bad, in fact some florists are having unusual business in spite of adverse conditions in all other lines. For instance the follow- ing, clipped from a Boston, Mass., new^spaper explains other business lines better than anything else can : Candy sales drop $54,000,000 in year — Automobiles, decrease of $332,- 901,200 from 1920 figures, INTERNAL REVENUE REPORT. It cost the nation $50,000,01)0 less to fill its sweet tooth during the past fiscal year than in the previous year, according to preliminary annual sta- tistics of the internal revenue bureau, $408,729,560 being spent for candy in the country as compared with $462,- 820,660 in 1920. It cost more, however, to keep the country's jaws in motion, the chewing gum bill for 1921 amount- ing to $44,405,900 as against $37,498,- 1(X) in tlie previous year. Facial dec- oration was less costly during the past year, the amount spent on paints, cosmetics and perfumes amounting to $145,019,100 as compared with $462,- 840,660 in 1920. The country's spending also fell off considerably in other lines, the total outlay on automobiles being $1,675,- 763,800 as against $2,008,665,000 in 1920, and on jewelry to $486,078,100 as against $517,272,140 in 1920. In the field of art the curtailment was heavy, the amount spent for pianos and musical instruments dropping from $273,582,420 in 1920 to $231,358,- 620 in 1921, and the national bill for sculpture, paintings, and statuary fall- ing from $15,431,330 in 1920 to $11,- 163,370 in 1921, Now^ unless we view our business with proper concern we may have oc- casion to return to the period of "Where have my profits gone?" Of course the fact that our business is good must be due to having conditions for which we are most fortunate, help- ing to create a wonderful market for good flowers without much of the up- hill fight with which other .lines of merchandise are sviffering. It must be obvious to the rational mind that sooner or later, when we meet the same condition, it will be more than an up- hill fight to get back to the level which we have had these several years. And the one essential feature we have been lacking in and which all other lines have surrounded themselves always has been and still is advertising, both national and local. The last named The national campaign is the hub of the "Say It With Flowers" cam- paign and must necessarily be the principal support for all the spokes of the wheel, such as local and other forms of advertising, and it is up to all of us to give added financial and moral support to carry it on with the proper dignity. Support the move- ment that helps not only your busi- ness, but incidentally has helped give every one in the craft the greatest boom and pleasure by the high char- acter of advertising which the pub- licity committee placed in the national magazines. Don't let it slip, but send in a contribution as generous as you feel it desei-ves and watch its effect. We are just starting this fall with our national programme and will need more funds to continue. Will you do your part? AN EPITAPH. "He meant well, tried little and failed much "Erected by his loving wife." Near Saratoga, N. Y., a headstone in the cemetery thus epitomizes a life's effort. In the files of our wartime periodicals, some advertisements now stand as mute evidence of similar weak tryouts of advertising by well-meaning but short-winded corporations. Na- tional advertising need not be experi- mented with, — it works. Either ad- vertise or don't advertise, but save yourself the cost of trying-out adver- tising and don't start for a run of less than five years. — Butterick, Publisher. The above well describes the needs for a furtherance of our national ad- vertising campaign. It is necessary to permit the efforts of our past four years to continue so as to reap the dividends of our investment. We agree with our Butterick friends that to ex- periment does not pay but to double our efforts will yield a handsome re- ward to all florists who contribuie to the cause. Send your share to our secretary, John Young, 43 W. Eigh- teenth street. New York, to help ex- tend our campaign. Henry Pbnn, Chairman. National Publicity Campaign. a-t^'i. The American Florist. 497 Coming: Exhibitions. [Secretariea are requested to supply any omissions from this list and to correct any dates that have been altered since the last advices.] September 22-S5, Boston, Mass. — Annual exliibition of the Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society. Wm. P. Rich, Horticultural Hall, Boston. Mass., secretary. September 34-25. New York. — Annual dahlia exhibition of the Horticultural So- clty of New York, in co-operation with the New York Botanical garden. Mrs. Greorge v. Nash. 2789 Valentine avenue, New York, acting secretary. September 27-30, New York. — Annual ex- hibition of the American Dahlia Society at Hotel Pennsylvania. E. C. Vick. 205 El- wood avenue, Newark, N. J., secretary. October 4-5, Glencove. N. Y. — Chrysanthe- mum show of the Nassau County Horticul- tural Society. Wm. McKinnon, secretary, Glen Cove. October 6-7, Sewickley, Pa. — Annual dah- lia show under the auspices of the Alle- ghany Garden Club and the Sewickley Hor- ticultural Society. Geo. W. Kirk, Sewickley, secretary. October 20-23. I^os Angeles, Calif. — Annual exhibition of the California Association of Nurserymen. Henry "W. Kruckeberg, Los Angeles, Calif., secretary-treasurer. November 2-4, Tarrytown, N. Y. — Fall ex- hibition of the Tarrytown Horticul tural , ciety. E. W. Neubrand. Tarrytown, N. secretary. November 7-9, PliUadelphla, Pa. — Annual exhibition of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. David Rust, 606 Finance building, Philadelphia, Pa., secretary. November 8-10, Scraji't'on. Pa. — Fall show of the Scranton Florists' Club. Francis J. Moran, 302 North Main street, Scranton, secretary. November 9-11, New York. — Annual ex- hibition of the American Institute of the city of New York at Engineering building, 33 "West 39th street. Dr.. J. W. Bartlett, 324 West 23rd street, New York, secretary. November 16-17, Chicago. — Annual ex- hibition of the Chrysanthemum Society of America. C. W. Johnson. 141 Summit street, Rockford, 111., secretary. January, 1922. Hartford, Conn. — Annual exhibition of the American Carnation So- ciety. A, F. J. Baur, 38tli street and Rockford avenue, Indianapolis, Ind.. secre- tary, Wants,ForSalc,Etc. Small Type, 15 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, SI. 75 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section Where answers are to be mailed Xrom this ollice eaclose 10 ceuts extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted — By gardener and florist; single; thoroughly experienced. Wishes to make a change; good refer- ences. Address, P, O. Box 3, Hardwlck. Ga. Situation Wanted — Young man hav- ing one year experience, now wishes position with retail florist to thor- oughly learn the business. Lawndale S065. Address Key S02, care American Florist. WANTED TO LEASE Small Greenhouses with Dwelling in lively town. Address Key 805, care American Florist. Wanted to Rent or Buy By thoroughly experienced florist and decorator, a large florist establishment. Only hia;h grade proposition considered. Must stand closest investigation. Give full parficulars and price in first letter. Mdress Key 575. care American Florist Situation Wanted By reliable grower of roses, carnations iind Ereneral pot plaots; over 30 years' experience; German; age 37; married, no children; private place preferred; bestot references. WM. Box, 1538 BOEKER, Hales it New York. Help Wanted Experienced lady to work in retail store. Must be capable to do design and bouquet work. State wages. Key 803, care American Florist. SITUATION WnMTED By all-round grower on commercial place whe re gooa results are desired; thoroughly experienced in growiua roses, carnations, chrysanthemums and a general line of pot plants; specialist in roses and cyclamen; 16 years experience; Swedish; age 3'i; single; best of rererences; can come at once; please state wages and particulars in first letter. Key 581, care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED STOREMAN Experienced retail man formerly in business for himself at Chicago, is open for an engagement. Can also attend to buying if necessary. Address Key 807, care American Florist. HELP WANTED An all around storeman for Chicago loop store. State full particulars in first letter. Key 806, care American Florist FOR SALE Florist Ice Box, mahogany flnisti, 8 ft. 9 in high, 6 ft. wide, 3 ft. deep; beveled plate mirrors on ice chamber; glass on three sides; used three years. Price$250 cash, F. O. B. Chicago. Can be seen at 1 10 East South Waiter St., Chicago. HELP WANTED Competent man as assistant florist and gar- dener at Iowa State College greenhoutes. Single man preferred. Good opening for the right man Apply to E. C. VOIZ, Prol. Of Horticulture, Iowa State College, Ames, Iowa. -iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiluillliiiiiiimiliilillililiiinillliimllli)iiii:= FOR SALE I Just a dandy, up-to-date Florist business, | = going stronger every day; big territory; | = greenhouse and dwelling combined; dandy = = down-town shop, and the only one; reason- = i able rent; steam heat; this proposition is = i sound, no old, worn-out business; for refer- = I ences write to any uear-by florist in Dallas, = = Waco or Ft. Worth: one thing, to take hold = I of this you must be up to now, the people | I demand it, and make up your mind to go big; = I the business is here; population, 16,000; 1 | I am selling to go on ray farm, after being in = = the business twenty years; 84.0GU.D0 cash, = I $3,0O0.CO on time, almost to suit buyer. If | I interested, write | I HOLM'S FLOWER SHOP, | I Corsicana, Texas. i * = ^iiiiiiiriiiiiniiiiiiiiiliiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiii? ^VMllllllNllllllllltllllUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllIltlllltllllllllllin^^^ I OFFICIAL S. A. F. | Shipping Labels K ActUMl size or leaf -94x5)^ inches = W FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on s = gummed paper; your card, etc., in = = black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. s = in red. Prices: Per500,$4.50; per 1000. = = $6.50. Samples on request. Electro of = = leaf, postpaid, $3.00. Cash with order. = American Florist Co. I 440 S. Deapbopn Street § I CHICAGO I %)iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiDHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiininiiiuiiiiii# =.'iiiitiiliinril l liiiiiiliun niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiii iiiiiiiini > Jriii riiii iiiiillliiMiiinjiiiiiiiuiiii i luur-— 498 The American Florist. Sept. 24; Hyacinths French Romans Per 1000 11-12 ctm $55,00 12-15 ctm 65.00 Dutch Per 1000 Miniature, 13-14 ctms $26.00 Firsts, 19 ctms and up. 70.00 Seconds, 17-19 ctms . . 52.50 Forcing 16 17 ctms. . . 40.00 Bedding,15 ctms and up 35.00 Narcissus ^^^i^^L Imperor, Fancy $30.00 Emperor, Double Nose 43 00 Victoria, Fancy 30.00 Victoria, Double Nose 43.00 Golden Spur, Fancy. . 30.00 Golden Spur, Double Nose 34.00 Von Sion, Fancy 28.00 Von Sion, Double Nose 35 00 ALL FALL BULBS NOW READY Fall "BOOK FOR FLORISTS" with complete lists ready. ASK FOR IT. Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora Cases Full Standard Sizes and Correctly Stenciled. All Prices Subject to Change without Notice. F. O. B. New York F. O. B. Chicago 1000 KOO 12 ctms. bulbs (1400 to case) $ 1 8.50 $ 1 9.50 13 ctms. bulbs (1250 to case) 2150 ^2.50 14 ctms. bulbs (1000 to case) 25.00 26 00 NARCISSUS GRAND SOLEIL D'OR 75.00 (Yellow Paper White) Tulip Early S Single Belle Alliance $25 00 Cramoise Brilliant.. 20 00 La Relne, Fancy 20 00 White Hawk 31 00 Rose Gris de Lin .. . . 20 00 Rose Luisante 34 00 Yellow Prince 20 00 Keiserskroon 22 00 Extra Fine, Mixed. . . 17 00 Tulips Double Schoonoord 22 00 Murillo 19 00 Cour D'Or 25 00 In)peratorRubrori]m31 00 Rubra Maxima 22 00 Darwins Special Offer: 5 or 10 choice varieties, our selection. Per 1000 $25 00 Freesias 1000 Purity, 716 inch $ 8 00 Gen. Pershing, Pink. 30 00 Viola, Lavender 30 00 WHITE CALIAS l^i^-13^ inch. . .per 100, $ 8 00 II3-2 inch.... per 100, 15 00 CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE newyork Milwaukee, Wis, While most of the retailers report something doing- right along, business is not brisk enough to use up the daily I'eceipts of both indoor and outdoor cut flowers. There is a great variety of color which gives opportunity for real artistic combinations for all ocasions. NOTES. As the lease of the Holton & Hunkel Co.'s wholesale quarters expires Decem- ber 1, and no satisfactory terms could be arranged, it will move to its new home at the southwest corner of Mil- waukee and Oneida streets, after November 1. It was just 16 years ago, on Septem- ber 16, that Wm. C. Zimmermann opened his first flower store, in the Al- hambra building. Good service has helped more than anything else to build up their great institution of today. Several members of the Hawk's Nur- sery Co. are erecting two greenhouses, each 35x150 feet, on the Fischer farm, about four blocks west of the nursery. From reports they will be utilized to grow cut flowers. An acount of the death of Robert Schneck, of Marshfleld, form.erly a flo- rist in this city, will be found in the obituary column. J. F. Fox, of Fox's, Inc., returned Order Your Holiday Strawf lowers Now stripped and Dried. HELICHRYSUM, dark rich colors. RHODANTHE. STATICE, yellow and blue. Try a 50ii sample bunch. T. R. MICHAELIS Wbolesale and Retail, MARINETTE, WIS September 17, from New York and vicinity, after an absence of one week. E. O. 1921. The American Florist. 499 BURPEE'S SWEET PEAS 3360 MBS. KEHR (BURPEE'S) The Best Ellrly-Floweriiig Salmon. This magniflcent novelty has been eager- ly awaited by Sweet Pea growers. The color is unique, a most pleasing- shade of rich salmon overlaid or suf- fused with orange. The plants are robust and free-flowering. The blooms are of immense size and exqusiite form, usually four on a long- stem. Oz., $10.00; % lb,, $37.50; pound, $l'iO.«e postpaid. 3391 BURPEETS AVHITE STAR This is by far the best blackseeded white winter-flowering' Sweet Pea, lacking any suspicion of pink or other color- ing. The flowers are of immense size, and the beautifully waved flow- ers are produced in fours on long and strong stems. A free-flowering and robust growing variety of excep- tional merit. Oz., $10.00; Vi lb., S37.30; pound, $140.00, postpaid. 3341 MRS. AVARREN G. HARDING "The Harding Blue" Mrs. Warren G. Harding- is a deep shade of silvery blue — a clear and pleasing- color that is already extremely popular. The flowers are of immense size and -well waved. It is a healthy and vigorous grower and bears a large crop of giant flowers on long and strong stems. Crop very short. Oz., $12.00, postpaid. WHITE 3393 IMPROVED SNOAVSTOBM A pure white of enormous size with large flowers, four to a stem. Oz., $1.10; 1/4 lb., $3.50; pound, $12.00. 3391 BURPEE'S 'WHITE STAR Burpee Novelty 1923 See above. 3333 ALBATROSS A black-seeded white, slightly tinted with pale pink at times. Large and beautiful. Oz., 90 cts.; '4 lb., $2.93; pound, $10.00. 3390 EARLY SANKEY Strong grow- ing and free flowering. An excellent black-seeded, white variety. Oz., «o cts.; V4 lb., $1.80; pound, $6.00. CREAM AND PRIMROSE 3375a LEMON BEAUTY Soft prim- rose on pale lemon; the wing's are tinted with amber and lightly veined with rose pink. Oz., $2.00; 14 lb., $6.00; lb., $18.00. 3343 CANARY BIRD A splendid cream or primrose-colored self. Beau- tifully waved, four flowers to a stem. Oz., 60 cts.; % lb., .$1.80; pound, $6.00. BLUSH 3383 PEACH BLOSSOM Pale ama- ranth-pink; somewhat deeper around the edges of the standard and wings. Oz., $3.00; H lb., $6.00; pound, $18.00. LIGHT PINK 3376 LOVELINESS A white ground suffused soft pink with a distinct rose-pink edge. Beautifully waved. Oz., 00 cts.; 1/4 lb., $1.80; pound, $6.00. 3395 SAVEET BRIAR Color a love- ly shade of pink with an amber suf- fusion. Grows only six feet tall. Oz., 60 cts.; 1/4 lb., $1.80; pound, $6.00. DEEP PINK 3331 ENCHANTRESS The enormous flowers are exquisitely waved. Bright, rosy pink, deeper on the edges. Oz., 73 cts.; 1/4 lb., $3.33; pound. $8.00. 3383 PINK BEAUTY Soft rose-pink on white ground, richer towards the edges; lighter near the base. Oz., 73 cts.;- % lb., $3.35; pound, $8.00. CREAM PINK 3348 DAYBREAK A pleasing shade of rich rose-pink on cream ground, lightly suffused salmon. Oz., 75 cts.; % lb., $3.35; pound, $S.OO. 3388 RISING SUN A bright and most attractive rose-pink on cream. Large and beautiful. Oz., 75 cts.; ^ lb., $3.35; pound. $8.00. 3394 SUNBUB,ST Rich pink, suffused amber, becoming- lighter towards the base of standard and wings. Oz., 60 cts.; 14 lb., $1.80; pound, .$6.00. SAIMON .•s;{34 .-VPRICOT Rich, glowing, deep salmon self, suffused with orange. A unique color. Oz., 00 cts.; Vi lb., $3.95; pound, $10.00. 3369 MRS. KERR Burpee Novelty 1933 The Best Early-Plowering Sal- mon. See above. ORANGE 3360 FLAMINGO Light orange with a suffusion of bright salmon. "Wings shaded orange-pink. Oz., $3.00; 14 lb., $6.00; pound, $18.00. 3349 DAZZLER Standard rich or- ange; wings rosy salmon tinted and suffused orange. Very pretty. Oz., 75 cts.; 14 lb., $2.35; pound, .$8.00. 3381 ORANGE BEAUTY Glowing orange-scarlet with softer colored wings. Extrei-nely free and early blooming. Oz., 90 cts., 14 lb., $2.93; pound, .$10.00. ORANGE SCARLET 3306 GLITTERS Flaming flery or- ange standard with deep orange wings; of excellent form. Oz., $2.00; 1,4 lb., $6.00; pound, $18.00. CKRI'E ' .'{339 FIBE KING Scorching fire-red or cerise-scarlet. An outstanding flower of enormous size. Oz., ,$1.10; 1,4 lb., iSS.SO; pound, $13.00. 3370 GORGEOUS Soft salmon-cerise self. A unique and pleasing color; of good size. Oz., $1.10; 14 lb., $3.50; pound, $13.00. 3373 ILLUMINATION Glowing sal- mon-cerise with a suspicion of or- ange. Vigorous and strong in habit. Oz., $1.10; 14 lb„ $3.50; pound, $13.00. .3344 CHERRY RIPE A particularly bright and glowing cherry self. A profuse and strong blooriier. Oz.. 90 cts.; 14 lb., $3.95; pound, $10.00. L AVEVDigR AVD LIGHT BLUE 3375 LAVENDER KING Large flow- ers of a rich and true deep lavender throughout. Excellent. Oz., 75 cts., 1/4 lb., .$2.33; pound, $8.00. 3.385 PRINCESS Vigorous and florif- erous. A lovely shade of lavender suffused mauve. Well waved. Oz., 75 cts.; 1/4 lb., $2.33; pound, .$8.00. 3399 ZEPHYR Delightful, pale sil- very blue or lavender. Of free habit and of large size. Oz., 60 cts.; Vi lb., $1.80; pound, $6.00. 3341 MRS. WARREN G. HARDING "The Hardins- Blue" Burpee Novelty for 1922. See above. BLUE 3396 TRUE BLUE The well waved flowers are a charming shade of true blue. Oz., $1.10; 14 lb., SSS.-jO; pound, $12.00. 3338 BLUE-BIRD Similar to Wedg- wood but more a true self. Large well waved flowers. Oz., 90 cts.; i/4 lb., .$2.95; pound, $10.00. 3340 BLUE JACKET This Is a few shades deeper than Blue-Bird. Of excellent habit. Oz., $1.10; i/4 lb., $3.50; pound, $13.00. ROSE AND CARMINE :j.387 ROSEBUD Immense flowers of bright shining rose with a light suf- fusion of bronze. Oz,, 75 cts.; Vi lb., .$2.35; pound, $8.00. 3303 FORDHOOK ROSE, IMPROVED A charming shade of rosy carmine; four flowers to a stem. Oz., 60 cts.; 14 lb., $1.80; pound, ,$6.00. 3.389 ROSE QUEEN A fine shade of rose pink, well waved and very large. Oz., $1.10; 1/4 lb., $3.50; pound, $13.00. W. ATLEE BURPEE CO., 3393 SPT/ENDOR A magniflcent new deep rose self with a white blotch at the base. Oz., 00 cts ■ Va. lb., $1.80; pound, $6.00. CRIMSON AND SCARLET .3374 EARLY KING Rich glowing bright crimson; very large. Well waved and free blooming. Oz., 60 cts.; 1/4 lb., $1.80; pound, $6.00. 3.-$88 ROSY MORN The color Is a pleasing shade of rose with a crim- son-scarlet standard. Oz., 50 cts.- ^4 lb., $1..50! pound, $5.00. MAUVE AND PURPLE 3.'{e7 GLORIOUS A charming shade ot warm rosy purple. Flowers of great size and excellent form. Oz 75 cts.; 1/4 lb., $3.35; pound, $8.00. 33SO MAUVE BEAUTY The immense flowers are rosy mauve. They are large and of excellent form. O'z., 75 cts.; 14 lb., $2.35; pound, $8.00. MAROON 3377 M.iRoON PRINCE A dark and rich reddish maroon — quite a unique color. Blooms profusely. Oz., 75 cts - i/i lb., .$2.33; pound, $8.00. PASTEL PINK :J356 fairy queen a suffusion of pink pastel shades with darker vein- ings of rose. Vigorous and free. Oz., '5 cts.; 1/1 lb., $3.35; pound, $8.00. PrCOTEE EDGFD 3346 DAINTINESS Always carries lour large flowers on a strong stem. Pure white edged rose. Oz., eo cts.; 1/4, lb. .$1.80; pound, .$6.00. 3.333 EXQUISITE A soft, ground color of primrose with standard and wings deep rose-pink. Oz., 60 cts ■ 14 lb., $1.80; pound, .$6.00. BIGOLOR 3353 FAIRY Standard rich cream suftused pinkish apricot. Wings a warm shade of cream. Oz., $1.10: % lb., .$3.30; pound, $12.00. 3379 M.4.JESTIC Purplish maroon standard with rosy purple wings; a bold and outstanding color. Oz., 73 cts.; 14 lb. .$2.35; pound, $8.00. .33,18 FAVORITE Apple blossom-pink standard and blush wings. Excel- lent for bunching. Oz., 60 cts - % lb., $1.80; pound, $6.00. 3.361 FORDHOOK PINK AND ■WHITE Bright rosy pink standard with creamy white wings lightly suf- fused rose. Oz., 50 cts.; 14 lb., .$1.50; pound, $3.00. 3398 YARRA^VA Enormous flowers of bright rose-pink with a clear creamy base. Oz., 50 cts.; 14 lb $1.50; pound, .$5.00. STRIPED AND FIAKED 333S AURORA The color is white, artistically flaked a rich orange- scarlet. A sturdy grower. Oz., $1.10; i/j lb., $3.30; pound, .$13.00. 3343 COLUMBINE The entire flow- er is striped and flaked rich rose on white ground. Oz., 90 cts.; 14 lb., $3.95; pound, $10.00. S373 HARLEQUIN Light heliotrope ground striped and flaked deep choc- olate and claret. Blooms profusely. Oz.. 75 cts.; 14 lb., $2.35; pound, $8.00. .3357 FANTASY Striped and mar- bled with rich rose-pink on creamy white ground. Flowers freely. Oz'., 60 cts.; 14 lb., $1.80; pound, $6.00. MIXTU'^'^S 3400 SUNRISE MIXTURE A care- fully composed blend including all of the beautiful Burpee varieties list- ed above. Oz., 40 cts.; V4. lb., $1.25; pound, .$4.00. 3401 SPECI-\L MIXTURE OP LIGHT SHADES Contains only light shades which some of our customers prefer. Oz., 45 cts., 1/4 lb., $l.:i5; pound, $4.50. SEED GROWERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. 500 The American Florist. Sept. 24, ««yN>^yM^^^^»^>M^>M^J^V><#s/^^*/^f^f^/sf^fs/^/^>sfsf»/sey Brilliant, Double White Killarney, Victor, Golden Rule, Phantom, Nesbit, Cecil Brunner and all the other va- rieties grown for this market. Carna- tions are selling better and have ad- vanced and first-class stock is moving fast at good prices. Gladioli have jumped in price along with all other stock and large quantities have been moved the past week. Lilies are hold- ing their own at high prices and so are lily of the valley and orchids. Sweet peas are included in the offer- ings and some snapdragons are avail- able. Dahlias are obtainable at a few of the stores. Feverfew, strawflowers, pond lilies, cornflowers, zinnias and other miscellaneous indoor and outdoor stock is included in the offerings. Chrysanthemums are more plentiful and the shipments include both local grown and California stock. Greens are in good supply and in good de- mand. BIIXBOAKD BATTLE. Exclusion of all billboards from resi- dential districts and the payment of a fee to the city for each board erected in this city is the plan of Aid. Thomas Byrnes, who is preparing an ordinance THE OPENING of a profitable season is at hand; the time to form permanent connection with a re- liable source of supply. We are heaviest in ROSES, the foundation upon which we have built up our widely distributed country trade. Our CARNATION growers are tried and sure, successful producers of quality stock. Nearly two hundred growers provide sup- plies of every variety of MISCELANEOUS STOCK shown for sale. MORE THAN A MILLION FEET OF GLASS. START NOW AND BE INSURED. KENNICOTT WiOTHERS (g> WHOLESALE FLORISTS'^ 1921. The American Florist. 503 PETER REINBER6, '"» WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph St., Long Distance Phones Central 601 and 2846 CHICAGO Roses-Asters-Gladioli-Carnations Buy Direct Prom the Groirer utilniimiiiiiiiiniiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiitiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiilllllltiii \j U rvrvJll^ X Jr aIC/IIi IjIS X i n nimniiiiniiiiiiiiiii i imi" iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiu^ MRS. CHAS. RUSSELTi Per 100 Specials $18.00 Select 12.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 OOIiUMBIA Specials $18.00 Select 12.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 PREMIER Specials $18.00 Select 12.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 Per 100 SUNBURST, OPHELIA, AVHITE KILUARIVEY Specials *}S-5S Select lO-OO Medium 6.00 to 8.00 Short 4.00 ROSES, OUR SELECrriOiV .? 3.00 to ? 4.00 Asters 2.00 to Gladioli ?-00 to Adiantum Asparagus, per bunch 35c to 50ci extra fancy 75c Ferns, per 1,000 $3.00 Galax, bronze and sreen. 1.000... 2.00 5.00 6.00 1,50 1.00 = Leucolhoe Sprays . . EXTRA SPECIAIi STOCK BILL,ED ACCORDINGLY % Siiiiii Ill iiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiimiiiiiii iiilimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinu iiiiiiiiii i iiiiiiiiiiiiu iiiiiiu iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiuiimimiiiiiiilliiuMilimiiiiiiu nut uiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiil" PAUL R. KLINGSPORN, Manager. vT 'f WHOLESALE- GD^VEDS 3/^ CtJT FLQWEBS'^-^ PLANTS ff; 182 North Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone, Central 282 CHICAGO for the council along- these lines, "Bill- boards should not be permitted here at all," said Aid. Byrnes, "Many of them are eyesores to the city. They ruin residential districts, increase fire hazards and are in many instances a public nuisance. Light and air are shut out by some of the boards, and I -would like to see them excluded entirely. However, I do not believe the city council -would have the po-wer to do this. Nevertheless, the council has the po-wer to prevent them in residential districts, and I am drafting an ordi- nance no-w -which I believe -will pass the council. Furthermore, my ordi- nance -will permit billboards on busi- ness thoroughfares only -where every property o-wner in the block gives his consent. Also the billboard companies -will be required to pay an annual fee into the city treasury. Alderman Frankhouser of the 2oth ward said he iliiiii™ VM^/^'^Cimz^mz!^ agreed -with Alderman' Byrnes. "It's an outrage that the billboa:rd com- panies should be permitted to disfigure and ruin high-class residential districts -\vith the unsightly signs," he said, "I know that in my ward the feeling- against them is strong, A year ago property owners and residents took things in their own hands and de- YOU GET ALL THREAD WHEN YOU BUY Meyer's Silkaline Weiph up our threads and then weigh upthc- other parties that you are buying from and you will notice that our threads run full two ounces of thread to the spool. stroyed a huge billboard which had been erected in Sheridan road, I am with Alderman Byrnes in this fight and will vote for his ordinance," NOTES. Miss E. H. Heskett, of Vaughan's Seed Store, is recuperating at Gales- burg, 504 The American Florist. Sept. 24, You Will Always Find High Qnalily Stock at Our Establishment Roses, Carnations, Sweet Peas, Lilies, Valley, Orchids, Asters, Gladioli, Etc. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOIiSESAIiE FliOBISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers of Quality Cut Flowers 30 East Randolph Street, L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when icriting H. Vail Gelder, president of Percy Jones, Inc., has sold his $300,000 apart- ment building on the south side to Thos. A. Soper, vice-president of the Chicago Towel Co., ta,lting $38,000 cash and his farm of 320 acres at Crystal IJake, considered one of the best in the state. The deal includes 120 head of reg:istered cattle, 150 blooded hogs, be- sides a large number of turkeys, geese, ducks, etc. George V. Weinhoeber, 41 South Wabash avenue, will open a branch store at 28 North Michigan avenue as soon as his new marble building, 110x10 ft. and one-and-one half stories high is completed, which should be just before the holidays. He has se- cured a ground lease for a term of years and will equip the store in keep- ing with its surroundings. Vaughan's warehouses are very busy with bulb shipments. Both counter and trade bookings the first half of .September are practically double those of 1920. The Michigan gladiolus farm reports lifting of young stock well un- der way and plans to have well cured new bulbs ready for shipment by mid- November. Louis and James Choromokos are the new proprietors of the store known as the Washington Floral Co., 76 West Washington street, and are now con- ducting the business under their name. They were formerly in the flower and candy business on Wilson avenue, hav- ing sold out only recently. H. Tobler, of Three Rivers, Mich., was here last week buying stock for his fall trade. He has about 7,000 square feet, of glass devoted to chrysan- themums and carnations, which he .sells at retail in addition to regular ship- ments from this market. C. L. Washburn says Bassett & Washburn have received many offers from coal dealers the past week at considerably lower prices than hereto- fore quoted. His firm has enough coal on hand to last at least three months. H. Kusik, of H. Kusik & Co., Kansas City, Mo., was a visitor in the whole- sale market, September 15, leaving the same evening for home on his way from Milwaukee. Wis., where his fam- ily is spending their vacation. Ralph Zetlitz, of Dayton, O., drove up here in his Cadillac last week to buy stock for his fall trade. He has a chain of greenhouses in Ohio and it would not be at all surprising if he opened a chain of retail stores next. J. W. Steiner and R. R. Davis, of Davis & Steiner, Ottawa, visited some of the growing establishments in this vicinity last week. They are known as the "CUke Kings," but grow Bos- ton ferns quite extensively as well. Peter Reinberg, Inc., report busi- ness as satisfactory and the new pro- prietors are optimistic in regard to the futui-e. Their shipping trade is hold- ing up and many new customers have been added to their list. William Lynch and wife, of North Hampton, Mass., are the guests of A. L. Vaughan and family. Mr. Lynch is well known to the trade through his former connections and has a host of friends in this vicinity. The John Kruchten Co. is experi- encing such a strong demand for lilies that it is impossible to fill all the orders. If every aster this firm is han- dling was a lily the proprietors would be near-millionaires. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is cutting splendid roses in all the leading com- mercial varieties and the stock in gen- eral at the greenhouse never looked more promising than it does right now. Zech & Mann report business as im- proving with a good demand from out- of-town points. This house is supply- ing its trade with choice roses in all the leading varieties. Ernest Anderson, of the Bassett & Washburn force, is again attending to his duties at the store, after enjoying a vacation, part of which was spent at Pox Lake. L. R. Bohannon, of the Kansas City Wholesale Cut Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo., was here on a combined business and pleasure trip last week. Emil Kroll, who was formerly in business at 2102 Pensacola avenue, will locate at Hartford, Mich., where he will operate a farm. Joe Bieber is back from Point Place, O., and is again in charge of A. I. Simmons' store at 242 West Sixty- third street. Louis Finnermann, representing Joseph Ziska & Sons, is back from a successful trip through Illinois and Missouri. The American Bulb Co. has a car of Dutch bulbs on the ■ way to Minne- apolis, Minn. A. T. Pyfer attended the county fair at Palatine, September 15. A. Henderson & Co. report all flor- ists' bulbs going fast. Visitors : F. C. Goodman, of Good- man & Knudson, Mason City, la.; James J. Karins, of Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa.; Robert Green- law, representing S. S. Pennock Co., Philadelphia, Pa., I. Inoue, of the United Flower & Supply Co., Inc., San Francisco, Calif. 1921. The American Florist. 505 GET IT HERE You will find our service and stock up to your expectations. Roses, Carnations, Asters, Calendulas, Chry§anthemums, Gypsophila, Lilies, Cornflowers, Gladioli, Orchids, Valley, Sweet Peas, Snapdragons, and all other Seasonable Cut Flowers and Greens. 5 ir :^mMm ^ ro PHONES: CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-734- CENTRAL 2572 161 North Wabash Ave/Chlca^o Salt Lake City, Utah. TBADE SHOWS GEEA.T IMPROVEMENT. Business has increased considerably ■ in the last week, due to large extent to the return of vacationists from the various resorts. Asters are on the market in large quantities, used prin- cipally in funeral work. Gladioli are not very plentiful, but the stock is good. Chrysanthemums are beginning to appear in small quantities. Roses have shown a decided improvement in quality, due to the cool nights. Many plants, carried over from last season, are being pruned down to bring them in for the holidays, which has resulted in a smaller cut, yet the supply is still greater than the demand. There is a steady call for dark roses, such as Hoosier Beauty and Dunlop. Co- lumbia also finds a ready sale. Ophelia and Shawyer can be had in large num- bers at very reasonable prices. The carnation supply is not very large at present, and cannot keep pace with the demand, although the cut has shown a steady increase over last week. NOTES. Mrs. Ura Huff, store manager of the Miller Floral Co., has recently returned from Colorado, where she has been spending her vacation. Upon her re- turn, Miss Ethel Robinson, cashier, went on a vacation to Salduro, Utah. The Porter Walton Co. and the Miller Floral Co., of Farmington, have just re- ceived a carload of bulbs from. M. Van Waveran & Sons, Holland. Department stores have given away thousands of roses in their fall open- ing this year, which has resulted in a greatly reduced surplus of stock. We think this a very commendable way of cleaning up the surplus. ,?5S«««S««»WS««S«Si!««»55«««»«««5««««««««S««*W«^^ Permanite (Prepared Putty) Permanite is a well known product and highly recommended for glazing greenhouse sash; also used to pre- vent leaks in gutters, etc. Per 1 gallon can $2.00 Per 6 gallon can 9.50 Machine for using "Permanite," each , 6.50 Rubber Putty Bulb, each 1.40 PERMANITE THINNER when Glazing Points The Perfection Glazingf Points (double pointed) are very desirable for florists' use. Per box of 1000, $0.60 Cane Sticks Per 100 Per 500 Per 1000 5 to 7 feet long...$l.76 $8.00 $14.50 Rubber Aprons Good, large size, best quality, can be used either for store or green- house work. Price, each $1.25 Used to thin "Permanite same is too heavy for use. Price, per gal $1.50 Complete list of many other items free. One Floral Art Album given free with any order of $25.00 or more. GEO. H. Wholesale Florists ANGERMUELLER CO., 1324 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Robert Miller, manager of Miller Ploral Co., has just returned from a business trip to Pocatello, Ida. Miss Beuble, who recently acquired the Evans Floral Co.,. reports business very good. Visitors ; Fred Gust, of the McCal- lum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.; Martin Reu- kauf, of H. Bayersdorfer & Co . Phila- delphia, Pa. J. W. "W. BUFFALO, N. Y. — W. C. Stroh, pro- prietor of Stroh's Quality Flowers, 379 Main street, has disposed of his entire stock and store fixtures, discontinuing the business September 15. Leavenworth, Kans. — The Leaven- worth Floral Co., W. A. Kuehnoffi and R. O. Hinz, proprietors, opened a retail flower shop at 506 Delaware street, September 16. The proprietors have been in the wholesale trade here for many years. Red Bank, N. J. — W. J. Keimel and Chas. Graham, and families, visited here by auto from Washington, D. C, on their roundabout way home to Chi- cago and Cleveland, O. "Billy" Keimel was a well-liked apprentice here in old days. 506 The American Florist. Sept. 24, YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF Z M CUT FLOWERS E » A H N 30 E. Randolph St. OHIOAGO Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that it Includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. San Francisco. DECIDED INCEEASE IN BUSINESS. There has been a decided increase in business during the past week and florists are convinced that this up- ward trend will continue. Much activ- ity in social affairs and numerous wedding's have created a strong de- mand for high-g-rade flowers of all kinds. The effect on the wholesale market has been advanced prices all along the line, with the possible ex- ception of chrysanthemums. The latter are now coming in heavily and in most instances there has been a slight reduc- tion in prices on all grades. Chrysolora still continues to be the best variety, at $2 per dozen. Crystal Gem is the best white. The bronze Nero, Mrs. O. H. Kahn is being offered in small lots and is selling out quickly. Some Monrovia and October Frost are still to be had at low prices. The large-flowering sorts are being shipped out of the city by the virholesalers in large quantities. This, in a measure, is the reason of the firm prices asked here. Rose sup- ply is unchanged and stock sells quick- ly. Premier and Columbia are more plentiful than they formerly were and bring good figures. Ophelia is in strong- demand. Butterfly is also on the short side, but will be prominent this com- ing season as growers have planted it quite extensively. Hoosier Beauty and Hadley are the best reds with the call excellent. Ulrich Brunner is of poor quality. There is a good supply of Aaron Ward. Cecil Brunner is in much call by the shippers and the local trade. There seems to be a bounteous suptily of late-flowering gladioli; with one or two exceptions the colors do not appeal to the buying public. Medium dahlias are in over supply. Most of the stores carry a limited amount of the large-flowering varieties as they add greatly to their appear- ance. Pompon dahlias continue to lead. There is very little change to be noted in carnations. While sweet peas are not plentiful the stock coming in is excellent, the coloring and form of the flowers being fine. There seems to be an over supply of poorly grown Lilium rubrum. Very few Auratums are now obtainable. Violets are rapid- ly resuming their old position. More Princess of Wales is available than Marie Louise. As yet no Giant has appeared. This is the leading ship- ping variety and is largely grown for this purpose. Lily of the valley moves rapidly at .$8 per 100. Gardenias of excellent quality are also in great favor, and more could be sold. A few cattleyas came in during the latter part of the week. One of our leading growers says it will be three weeks before any appreciable amount will be ready. Out cyclam.en sell well for corsage and bridal bouquets. Large amounts of perennials and annuals are finding a good market. Growers of this class of stock are said to have had a very profitable year. We have heard that plantings of this class of stock will be increased considerably next season. Plants move slowly. There is a good supply of all greens and also a steady demand for it. NOTES. Angelo J. Rossi, of Pelicano, Rossi & Co., has been named president of the Central Bureau. In this capacity he will have charge of the California Industries exposition, scheduled for November 19 to December 10 at the Civic auditorium. In political circles Mr. Rossi's name is being mentioned as a candidate for supervisor at the coming fall election. As yet he has not announced his candidacy, but his host of friends are urging him to do so. The first regular monthly meeting of the Retail Florists' Association to be held in the new market building was held September 7, of this month. Pres- ident A. O. Stein was unavoidably absent and Vice-President Charles W. Brown occupied the chair. Many im- portant matters came before the mem- bers for their consideration. Hereafter all meetings will be held in the new market building. Podesta & Baldocchi are making ex- tensive alterations - to their store on Grant avenue. A mezzanine floor is being built which will contain the offices, which are now on the first floor. This additional room is badly needed by this firm owing to a con- tinuous growth in business. The bowl- ing team of this store is still the un- disputed champions among the trade. A completely revised premium list for the great floral exhibition in Octo- ber was presented to the various committees of the Retail Florists' As- sociation and the Pacific Coast Horti- cultural Society, last week by H. Plath, chairman of the prize committee. Sev- eral thousand dollars were added to the list of prizes in addition to eight silver cups. Last week a student aviator stole an aeroplane from the Durant flying field, Oakland, and after reaching an altitude of 1,000 feet, lost control of the machine. The plane fell on one of the greenhouses of H. Hayashi and destroyed it together with hundreds of dollars worth of Cyclamen plants. The flyer was arrested after he escaped uninjured. The Art Floral Co. received a car of large kentias and other palms dur- ing the week from the City and Kentia nurseries. These palms ar£ all for their Powell street store. A large part of the shipment will be used by this firm in their exhibit at the flower show in the Civic Auditorium, October 26-28. G. Rossi & Co. are opening a branch store on K street, Sacramento. An- other store is being opened in Stock- ton. This firm now has retail stores in Reno, Fresno, Oakland and Berke- ley, also. The Shinyo-Maru, which reently ar- rived at this port from the orient, brought 830 packages of Chinese nar- cissus bulbs. The B. W. McLellan Co. has secured space in the new flower inarket here and will supply all their local ous- Lone Distance Central 3283 Pbones Central 3284 Our Offerings Include: LILIES Absolutely the finest supply of Cut Lilies In this market. ROSES C0LU]yi3IA RUSSELL White Killarney Butterfly Crusader Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Ward Ophelia Premier MISCELLANEOUS Valley Cattleyas ASTERS Calendulas GLZIDIOLI GREENS Plumosus Sprengeri Bronze and Green Galax Ferns Adiantum Smilax Mexican Ivy Boxwood 1921. The American Florist. 507 Fall Business is opening up strong for those who Use Budlong's Flowers Line Up with the Progressive Element of the Trade ard Make Your Business Grow Good assorted stocit. D C • 1 £ - TL* 117" I Coo" assorted stocit, Kose opecials tor inis we(sk $20.00 to $25.00 per looo RUSSELL COLUMBIA PREMIER MILADY HEARST OPHELIA Autumn Roses Do you want a good Wh^e Rose ? If so, order our Double White Killarney, the only good white on the Chicago market. SUNBURST BUTTERFLY DUNLOP MONTROSE NESBIT Use Nesbit Roses ; they more than serve the purpose of Sweet Peas CARNATIONS 'nVorL^SKir" in Good Supply ASTERS — In good supply; White, Pink, Purple and Lavender GLADIOLI— Very fine White, Light Pink, Yellow, Deep Pink, Red and All Other Seasonable Cut Flowers Use Our Valley for Your Wedding Work Once Tried You Will Not Be Satisfied with Any Other All Greens: Ferns, Adiantum, Plumosus, Sprengeri, Mexican Ivy If you ivsuit good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best located Wholesale Cut Flower House. J. A. Budlong Co. Wholesale Cut Flovv€i»s and Gnccns 184-186 North Wabash Ave., fa°K.. CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Oup Srreciaify SM^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. We are In dally touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can reply upon orders sent us receiving such benefits WE ARE CLOSED MAj DAY SUNDAY. Quality Speal&s Louder Than Prices. tomers, with shipping headquarters at 451 Bush street, as formerly. M. N. Ebel, of Sacramento, is re- moving his flower store to Ninth and K streets. He has a fine location here in the heart of the retail section. J. A. Axell is well pleased over the way the shipping business is opening up. He has .iust returned to this city after an extended eastern trip. The directors of the new flower mar- ket are much pleased over its success. All the available space has been rented. Louis Capuro. of Avansino Bros. & Co. is the proud father of twins. Visitor: Martin Reukauf, of H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. Philadelphia. Pa. James T. Lynch. jAJtAiCA. L. I„ N. Y. — A. L. Miller has his six new Lord & Burnham greenhouses, 20x150 feet, well along toward completion. 508 The American Florist. Sept. 24, Southern Wild Smilax, $7.50 per case * "*-• *-•• * • W UN 1 l-iIxOv/lN V^W.y Long Distance Telephone. Central 6004 V/UlCdgfOy 111* FRNE A rOMPANY 30 E. Randolph Street -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. GtTneLtt Oo«9 Inc. Preservers of Natural Foliages L/\ PORTE IND Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets, Florists' Supplies and Decorative Noveltle» Montreal, Que. When a man is far from home he is supposed to keep in mind good man- ners, if by nature or education he has acquired that happy quality and it is a great help to a traveler if the people he meets are good tempered and friendly. Without attempting to flat- ter;, but to state the plain truth, we have found the people of this city genial and obliging. The florist busi- ness is good for this season of the year. In proportion to population, we believe it is better than in the larger cities of our own United States. , The reason we assign is that more of the people here stay at home . in summer and autumn. In the retail stores fine stpcks of both plants and cut flowers ar4 noted. There is no air of langour about the people that serve customers, all[are up and doing. It can be can- didly stated that the St. Catherine street stores, one and all, are models of bfiiciency ^nd activity. At this writ- ing: we have not had time to cover the ' entiire trade of the city. The McKenna store, St. Catherine an(j Guy streets, is large and has fine facilities for window display. They have another shop in the city of Que- bec. The father, James McKenna, is an oW timer in the business, but yet active. One' son manages the store and another is with his father at their range on the Cote Des Neiges road. At this range, which we have visited, a complete new heating plant is being installed at a cost of $15,000. The two large hot water boilers are from the factory of the H. B. Smith Co., West- field, Mass. There will be two pumps operated by two motors to facilitate circulation. A fine stock of chrysan- themums, cyclamens, hydrangeas, be- gonias, Jerusalem cherries and other plants were noted, and 25,000 bulbs are to be forced. The saying that after all the world is not so large, "was exemplified when before we had been an hour on St. Catherine street, we met two young men that we had previously known in New York, and another with whose father and other members ofthe fam- ily we had been well acquainted in Washington, D. C. Charles Ley, now of the retail firm of L.ey & McAllan, 558 St. Catherine street, is a Washing- ton boy, a son of the late J. H. Ley, in his time a well known grower who originated the adiantum hybridum fern. Ley & McAllan have a fine store and are evidently prosperous. GREEN SHEET MOSS Fadeless, per bag, $3,50 Natural, " " 1.75 KNUD NIELSEN Evergreen, Ala. Golden Yellow Sweet Peas McClenahan's Yellow Flower Dje Send for sufficient to make one quart. Price, $1.00, prepaid. McCL£NAHAN'S GREENHOUSES 40th and Phillips Sts., Oklahoma City, Okla The Dominion Floral Co.'s main store, 484 St. Catherine street, showed great activity at the time of our visit. They were so busy that we had to de- fer asking unnecessary questions until a more convenient season. Campbells, Inc., 554 St. Catherine street, W., has a large and well stocked establishment. This business was founded in 1875'. J. B. Deal, formerly well known in New York, is store man- ager. ■We found the store of Miss Cairns, 316 St. Catherine street, W., well stocked, not only with plants and cut flowers, but also a large assortment of fancy baskets and vases. Marcel Le Mot, who has served sev- eral New York retailers, is now with McKenna's, Ltd. A. P. F. New Rocheixe, N. Y. — J. H. Troy will start November 1, on an Aus- tralian trip, where he goes to visit his youngest sister, who lost three sons in the world war; he will spend the win- ter there. Manhattan, Kans. — T. S. Martin and wife formally opened their down- town flower shop in the Marshall bviilding, September 10, giving away 1,000 roses. They also operate green- houses qn the outskirts of the city. Prepared Magnolia Bronze, Violet, Green, Red. Prepared Oak Sprays Prepared Beech Sprays Dyed Green Sheet Moss Fancy and Dagger Ferns Southern Wild Smilax Write or wire The Decorative Greens Go. KINSTON, ALA. H. C. Willis Duncan Jackson Mention the American Florist when writing ARE YOU USING Cut Evergreens FOR FUNERAL WORK 7 They are more satisfactory — they cost you less — it is fashionable lo use them. Then why not get in line and o!;der them from us? Place an order for shipment each 1st and 15th. THUJA OCCIDENTAUS TSUGA CANADENSE With or without fruit are the sellers. Order a sample shipment today. BOTANICAL MURSERY CO, WILD FLOWERS 1 103 Court St., LAPEER, MICH. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYTHING 1HE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. 1921. The American Florist. 509 John Kruchten Co JO East Randolph Street. ( Not Incorporated ) WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. COICAGO, ILL. A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writinp WEiLnND-RiscnCot f LOWER GROWERS TEcep„o« ,54 N.WABASHAVE fr.'^.^S,% 1311 N. 2nd St., Phila., Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh Gut Flower Go. WHOLESAIyK FLORISTS Growers of Quality Flowers 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. Mention the American Florist when writin.Q his new stores. No. 6 is to be ready for his occupancy by October 1. When the buildings are finished however, he will occupy No. 4, where he will have one of the most up-to-date plants of its size in the city. Sydney Bayersdorfer reports a splen- did fall business. In addition to their ' large force of salesmen on the road, there is daily seen in their store im- portant out-of-town florists who like to come and look the stock over so they can get the pick of the larg:e assortment. At Bergers, trade is reported rather slow. First class dahlias, gladioli, asters and Easter lilies are features. Billy Stevens, an important factor here, is away on his vacation, which he is utilizing to help glaze the Bick- ford greenhouses at Wallingford. Robert Craig and his family have re- turned from their summer at the sea shore. Mrs. Craig is much better and Mr. Craig is now making preparations for his trip to Porto Rico, where he will spend the winter overseeing the tropi- cal nursery of the company. Edward Reid has added a new Dodge car to his delivery system. It is black as jet and has not as yet been lettered, but it is some car and seems to spell service all over. Choice Columbia roses and New Tork state asters are features of his large stock. It is rumored that this city is to have another florist's supply house to be opened by George Hampton, for- merly with the Jos. G. Neidinger Co. Miss Jj. M. Wells has opened a new flower shop at 1020 Girard avenue, with Miss Sue Du Gan, late with W. J. Hier, as manager. K. Lansing, Mich. — The Smith Floral Co. moved into a store building recently completed at 117 South Wash- ington street, September 17. ,^\)llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllinillllIlllili3IIIIIIIIUIIUIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIilllllll^ I GUST. RUSCH & CO. 1 ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii »^ WHOLESALE FLORISTS ^ Jobbers in Florists' Supplies Headquarters of the Cudahy Roses innmiiirainiiiiD:^ = Phone Main 124S. P. O. Box 506 p 444-446 MUwankee Street %iiiiiiiiiiiuiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii MILWAUKEE, WIS. I iiiiiiiiniiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiniii)niiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiioiimiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii# Mention the American Florist when writing VftoMe Hover MatKcU Pittsburgh, Sept. 21. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, spl., per doz. 6.00 " fey., per doz. 5.00 ex.. per doz. 4.00 " " No. 1, per doz. 1.50 Killarney , 4.00® 12.00 Maryland 4.00® 12.00 Sunburst 4.00® 12.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 4.00® 12.00 Russell 6.00® 20.00 Columbia G.OO® 16.00 Ophelia 6,00® 12.00 Hilda 4.00® 12.00 Premier 6.00® 15.00 Madam Butterfly .. 4.00® 12.00 Asters 1.00® 4.00 Perns, per 1.000 3.00 GTalax. per 1,000 2.00 Plumosus, per bunch .50 Sprengeri. per bunch .60 Smilax, per doz. strings.... 3,00 Valley 6.00® 8.00 Delphinium 4.00® 6.00 Gladioli 3,00® 6,00 Tritoma, per doz 1,50 Philadelphia, Sept. 21. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special ....30.00® 50.00 fancy 10,00® 20.00 Ophelia 2.00® 8.00 " Columbia 3.00® 10.00 Mrs. Charles Russell 5.00® 20.00 " Killarney 2.00® 3.00 " Hadley 10.00® 20.00 " Sunburst 2.00® 6.00 Wards 2.00® 3.00 " Premier 6.00® 16.00 Adiantum 1,00@ 1.50 Asparagus, bunches .50 Asparagus, strings 76® 1.00 Asters 1.00® 4,00 Calendulas 1,50® 3.00 Carnations 2.00® 3.00 Cattleyas 1.50® 2.00 Easter Lilies 20.00® 26.00 I,ily of the Valley 6,00® 8.00 Smilax .35 Snapdragons, per doz 75® 1.50 Larkspur, per dozen 4.00® 8,00 Gladioli ■ 3.00® 6.00 ■ Blue Island, III. — Wm. F. Henning has added a new greenhouse and office to his establishment at Vermont and Gregory streets. WiNNBTKA, III. — Henry Ilg is mak- ing an addition to his greenhouse es- tablishment, at Pine street and West Railroad avenue, costing .$18,000. ^'iiiiiiiiiiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii'd THEMcCALLUMCO.1 I Mannfactnrers — ^Importers = j FLORISTS' SUPPLIES I I Headquarters: PITTSBURGH, PA. i 'tiiiiiiiiiiiiinMiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiititi Mention the American Florist when writing MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Snpplles 218 North Fifth St. Send list in for quotations. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Sept. 21. Per 100 Roses. Premier 3.00® 10.00 White Killarney.... 2.00® 6.00 Columbia 3.00® 10.00 " Ophelia 2.00® 6,00 Russell 3.00® 12.60 Ward 2.00® 4.00 Sunburst 2,00® 8.00 Asters 2.00® 4.00 Dahlias, per 1,000 2.00® 6.00 Ferns, per 1,000 2.50 Leucothoe i.oo Valley 6.00 Galax, green, per 1.000.... 1.75 bronze, per 1,000. 1.75 Gladioli 3.00® 6.00 Delphinium .50 Milwaukee, Sept. 21. Per 100 Roses. Kill'n'y, W. Kin'n'y 4.00® 12.00 Premier 4.00® 18.00 Ophelia 4.00® 12.00 Columbia 4.00® 18.00 Ward 4.00® 6,00 " Hoosier Beauty ... 4.00® 16.00 Butterfly 4.00® 15.00 Asters 2.00 @ 4.00 G'ypsophila. per bunch 25® .35 Larkspur, per bunch .25® .35 Fancy Perns, per 1.000.... 2.60 Asparagus, per bunch 60® .75 Dahlias, per doz 35® .50 Gladioli 2.00® 4.00 Lilies, per doz 2,50® 3,00 512 The American Florist. Sept. 24, New York. AUTUMN WINDOW DISPLAYS. What are the florists showing in theii- windows these autumn days? Begin- ning with the Bowerjs which Wae once the northern boundary of the city, we find but one flower store between Chatham square and Cooper union. It is situated on the southeast corner of Grand street. Confectionary, ice cream and flowers are sold there. The front window is filled with wreaths of arti- ficial flowers but show space is allotted in one of the side windows to vases of dahlias, gladioli and tuberoses, as they are made by nature. This is not a parade day on Fifth avenue, so starting' from the. Washington arch, the arbor vitae in tubs outside the store of Woernz & Koehne guide us to our first stop. English ivy hangs from the window box while vases of gladioli and tritoma are backed by palms and au- cuba. The side windows on Thirteenth street are devoted to plants of dracaenas, ferns and palms. The win- dow of M. A. Bowe, near 32nd street, shows yellow chrysanthemums, lily of the valley, bouvardia, delphinium, tuberoses, dahlias and African mari- golds. In variety, it is the best dis- play on the parade ground of Fifth ave- nue. At 34th street a man with an armful of roses is talking volubly to a young woman customer who wants to dig down under the top layer but he evidently believes in surface cultiva- tion. Wadley Smythe, opposite the public library, show Lilium auratum, dahlias, tritoma and cibotium with its leaves of wide sweep, giving an airy background. English ivy from a win- dow box on the second story is a nat- ural business sign here. The window boxes on the Thorley building between 48th and 49th streets are a long dis- tance advertisement. The building is painted white with an olive green trim and red tile gabled roof. The sidewalk boxes leading back to the side en- trance of the Collegiate Church of St. .Nicholas are filled with rubber plants and English ivy, there being no show window. We are now in the Murray hill district where your rich friends al- low you time to get acquainted with the furnishings of the reception room when you call on them. This does not apply to the florist personally, for surely they are right as business men to be Romans in Rome. There is an early morning funeral at St. Patrick's cathedral. Four simple, inexpensive wreaths on the sidewalk beside the hearse are suggestive of earlier days when the friends of the late Archbishop Hughes chided him for building so far out in the country. Geo. B. M. Stumpp's 5Sth street windows are filled with vases and urns, some curiously shaped and small. A background of palms softens the stiffness. You can pronounce the word vase in four ways but that does not altei: stiffness of outline. A low basin in the center of the Fifth avenue window shows nymphea. Flowers floating in water. African marigold and dahlias fill out the sides. You get a look in at Max Schling's window, that is, you do not look down, the center being open. You gaze straight in at the gladioli and other seasonable flowers displayed in- side. Orchid blossoms to the right and some small odd looking pottery at the left of window fill in artistically. We are now at 60th street and this is far enough north to go. If you doubt it, look across the plaza and observe the angel of peace leading General Sher- man's horse southward, which is a clear indication that the commercial battle is being fought there. TREPEL BpOTHERS MEKGE INTERESTS. Joseph Trepel, of Brooklyn, owner of the Joseph Trepel's Flower Stores, and Jack Trepel, his brother, recently announced the merger of their inter- ests in that borough, and have formed a chain of 2.5 flower stores, to be known as Trepel Florists, giving them the distinction of having the largest group of retail floral establishments in the world. The brothers began business in a modest way, about 25 years ago, by opening a small basement store, biit later branched out, each operating a chain of handsomely appointed shops in Brooklyn and Long Island. NOTES. When the melodious airs of summer desert the seashore the florist does not always move inland. Dulsimer, the Florist at Far Rockaway, L. I., is one of the perennial kind. He grows car- nations and chrysanthemums on what was formerly the Seaman place at Mott and Columbus avenues. Far Rockaway is near the top of the list in the number of commviters who use the Long Island railroad to the city, and the permanent population increases yearly. Mrs. Estelle Striner Fleischman has brought suit in the Supreme Court for a divorce from Ferdinand Fleischman. who conducts a chain of florist stores in this city. The Fleischmans were mar- ried at Sherry's in 1914, by the Rev. Stephen S. Wise and have one child, born in 1915. The tenth annual flower show of New Rochelle opened at the Trinity Parish house, September 22. Garden- ers from the various Iselin estates in Westchester county assisted in arrang- ing the shrine for the exhibits. Mrs. Delancy Aster Kane is president. Thirteen names were proposed for membership at the September meeting of the Florists' Club, increasing the Long Island representation by 11; this city one, and Connecticut one. 'The Nassau-Queens agricultural fair opens at Mineola, L. I., September 27, for five days. Floriculture still holds a place among the exhibits. The big show of the American Dahlia Society will be held at the Pennsylvania hotel next week, Sep- tember 27-30. Wm. F. Vidal opened his new flower shop on the main floor of the Canadian- Pacific building, 342 Madison avenue, recently. Mrs. E. O. Weissinger, of the Beau- mont Floral Co., Beaumont, Tex., was a visitor this week. D. K. Moncton, N. B. IKASEB FLOBAL CO. RANGE. In our Halifax, N. S., notes, pub- lished in THE American Florist of September 10, we mentioned that the headquarters of the Fraser Floral Co, Ltd. were in this city. But we were not prepared to find such a large and modern range as these brothers, there are two of them, have built up, which comprises 75,000 square feet of glass. In the summer of 1920 a new house, 50x400 feet, was erected. This house is now planted with carnations which are showing fine growth. Several houses are planted with chrysanthe- mums that are in good condition and promise a good Thanksgiving and Christmas crop. Another noteworthy feature is freesias, which it is their custom to bring in for the Christmas trade. A large collection in pots that had already made good growth were noted. They are forcing 25,000 free- sias this season. The range is heated by two large hot water boilers. Their store, in the heart of the city, is a model of convenience and good man- agement. A. F. F. Mention the American Florist when writinft Mention the American Florist when writing ^V. L.. DOYI/E A. E. BOOTH Doyle & Booth Wholesale Florists Consignments Solicited Telephone: Watkins 10255. 1 1 2 West 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing- J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESAJM! FliORIST Everything in Cut Flcwers Phones 5413 & 5891 Watkins M Vmtr 31 and 43 W. 18th St., [icW I Oil Gold Letters and Scripts Best and cheapest on the market. Write for samples and prices. J. LICHTENBERGER 1560 Avenue A, NEW YORK CITY Telephone Chelsea 5713 For prompt and satisfactory results ship to Sullivan, Dolan & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 112 West 28ih street, NEW YORK All Seasonable Flowers. Providence, R. I. — Silvey the Florist is the name of a new flower shop that was recently opened in the Kresge building, Westminster street. HARRY CHARLES Wholesale Florist VIOLETS 104 West 28111 M., NEW YORK CITY Phone Chelsea 8071. Consignments Solicited' Cincinnati, O. — Alfred Forder and wife were in the Panama Canal zone- when last heard from. 1921. TtiE American Florist. 513 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET NEW YORK CITY Telepbones: 3864 81143168 WatldnS OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS : In two colors on gummed papery your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Price per 500. $4.50; per 1000, ■""'" " '-~ -- Electro ot leaf, postpaid, $3.U0. $6.50. Samples on request. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S Dearborn St. Chicago William Mackie Wholesale Florist 31 and 43 W, 18th St., NEW YORK Carnations and Sweet Peas of Fine Quaiity. Telephone: 769 Watkins Heniion the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOIiESAIiE COMMISSION All the New and Standard Varieties of Roses, Violets, Carnations, VaUey, Lilies, Etc. 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: Watking 300 and 301 Mention the American florist when torifJnj . C. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: 3870-3871 Watl(ins A complete assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing WiUiam P. Ford WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 5.335 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Whol^ale Florist 109 W. aSt'i St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Watkins CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Chelsea 692g I. Goldstein Wliolesale Florist 31 and 43 W. 18th St., New York Prompt and carefnl attention to your interests, Consienments Solicited. MenAon the American Florist when writinp J. K. ALLEN Establislled 1887. Telfploncs: Walluos 167 and 305S. Wliolesale Cut Flower Commission Dealer 43 West 18th Street, NEW YORK Near the main entrance on 18th Street Wholesale Flower Market. . Consignments of Asters and Early 'Mums Solicited Mention the American Florist when writing Joseph A. Millang Wholesale Florist 55-67 W. 26th SI., New Yort Telephone: S046 Watluns Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe Rover MM"KeU New Xohk, Sept. 21. Per 100 Roses. Beauty 51.0Oigi$3O.O0 Columbia 1.00® 10.00 Pilgrim 1.00® 6.00 Hadlev 1,00@ 6.08 Dunlon 1.00 ® 8.00 Dbl. Wht. Killarney 2.60® 8.00 "White Killarney ... 1.00® 6.00 Aaron Ward 75® 4.00 Ophelia 76fa) 10.00 Premier 1.00® 8.00 Scutl Key 4.00® 36.00 Sunburst 76® 8.00 Asters 60® 2.00 Adiantum Croweanum and Hybrid 1.00@ 1.60 Asp. Plumosus, per bunch.. 1.00® 2.00 Bouvardia. per bunch .50 Cattleyaa 7 5. 00 ©100.00 Hydrangeas, per doz .50 L. Rubrum 3.00 Lilies, white 25.00® 30.00 Lily of the Valley 3.00® 8.00 Smilax, doz. strings 1.25® 1.50 Larkspurs, per dozen 26® .50 Gladiolus, per doz 1.00® 2.00 Sweet Peas 60® 2.00 Dahlias 1.00® 3.00 L. Auratum 16.00® 20.00 Prank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower Exchange 436 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. Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing HERMAN WEISS 131 W. 28th St., NEW YORK 'Mums, Snapdragons, Roses, Carnations, Bouvardias, Pompons and Orchids. As Well As All Other Flowers in Season. Member New York Wholesale B'lorists' Protective Ass'n ^imimiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii' I Telephones Ilii watkins ^^j^ ' United Cut Flower Co., iw WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28tti St., NEW YORK E nimii irmmnmiimiiiiimii PHONG I ^^ I WATIONS WM. KESSLER Wholesale Florist 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing 3iiiillliiltllllltllllllliiiiiiiitiiM[nitiliiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiillrililiiilutMitiitliinitlMlll5 I Telephone Watkins 9254 | I Edward Brenner I I Wholesale Florist | I 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK | I Everything in Cut Flowers | I Consignments Solicited. 1 ^iiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniMiiiiiilllitiniiinMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiii? N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan BIdgr., 6th Av. and W. 26th, N. T. Desirable wall space to rent for advertisine. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning" V. S. DORVAL Secretary The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest Standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send lor illa»- trated catalog of Gntoi ind Florists' Sippiia. 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK ±:iiuiiiiiniiMiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiimimiiiiii[iiiiiniritiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuriitii'^ IGEO.B. hart) i Wholesale Florist | I 24-30 Stone Street | I ROCHESTER, NEW YORKf fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiriiimiiriiiiriiiiiiitiiiiiiiiMitiiiiiiiiii^ Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephone 9760 Chelsea SPECIALTIES — Cut Orchids, Asparagus Plnmosns Sprays and Mistletoe and Ber- ries. Oar Orchids are r^own by CariUo & Co., of Mamaroneck, N. Y. 514 The American Florist. Sept. 24, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered lop the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Iieading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or MaU Orders. ^iiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiulniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiriiitiiiirniiiiiuiiiillliiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiniiiiiiiiiiiirniiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirinii tiiitiiimiimiiiiiiniiitiiiiiiiniiititiiniimiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiin CHICAGO The Homes of Flowers iitiiiiitiiiniiiuiiiiiririiiitiiiiiiiiiiiittiiitiiiiiiiiuiiniiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiitiiiii*j CHICAGO I Our Motto: Satisfaction, Quality and Service. i Northwest Corner Wabash Ave. and Adams SI. Members of the F. T. D. Southwest Corner 47th St. and Lake Park Ave. I !„,„ „„,|,„|,„|, |„„|,„ ,„iiliiuiiliniillllliriil>iii>illmilil iiiiilllHumillllim in" ii iiiiiillll icm "i imniim i"""in uiimciiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirniriiiiiiiiriiirMir iiiriiiiiitiiiii.- llention the American Florist when writing Send yoororoers for unicago and Sob* mbsto ^__ -^^ All orders carefully filled '^^&2:-^ GEORGE ASIIUS.Mgr. wire. Write or Phone West 822 Member of Horists' TeleEraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order, 106 STATE STREET ilention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER -nOWERS- Mail and Telegraph orders carefully filled. 138-140 Fourth St.,East Mention the American Florist when writing CHARLES L SCHMIDT 23 No. Second St., Harrisburg, Pa. Night and da,y servlca In all Central P'^nnaylvanla. Mention the American FloHst when writing TACOMA, WASH. California Florists will take care of all telegraph orders. ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS ARHITNn Flowers and Service 'S„'!S"ff!S»'I5S?S?S' /\l\\/%/ ill^ Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. Mention the American Florist when writing BOHANNON FLORAL CO. 75 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO Member of F. T. Dl Mention the American Florist when writing T.D. Staten Island, N. Y. ' nLEX. S. GEORGE (Not Incorporated) FLORAL ARTIST JHorist J 423-425 Richmond Terrace (V. M. C.) Mention the American Florist when writing =« Buffalo, N.Y.== S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Anderson service means frcih. sturdy stock and prompt deliveries in Buffalo, Lockport, Niagara Falls and Western li ew York. „ Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, j, *• in Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO ^ rAe '/^InerMase Florist n C. MONROE ST. Mention the American Florist when writing PHIUIDELPMin. pn. Chas. H. Crakelow Broad St., at Cumberland Member* of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Si ention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. Houghton Gomey ^ Flower Shop **« UNDER THE PARK STREET CHURCH Centrally located. Each order receives my personal attention. Best facilities for stiipping JIf ejtfion the American Florist when writing UTTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER. MASS. Mention the American Florist when torifitio CLEVELAND. O. AMD VICINITV. 6RAMLEY & SON 1811 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers In the City Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S 1921. The American Florist. 515 DESIGNS OR COT FLOWERS the firms below, the Iieading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by CHICAGO. 1^^ 745 Buckingham Place li. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send ns your retail orders. We have the Best Facilities in the City No. branch stores. Established 1857. Members of Ilorists' Telecraph Delivery. Randolph & McGlements „^Floral Expertsi^^ i=€ i 5936 Penn Ave., Pittiburgh, t>a. | i!£iiiiiiiiiiiiiniiuiiiuiiiuiiiiiininniHiiiiniiioiiiiiiiiiiiniioiiiiiiiiiiiiiDUiiiiiif ROCHESTER, N. V. J. B. KELLER SONS, FIX)RISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester ph. 506. Long Dist. Bell ph. 2189 Uembers of Florists' TeleKraph Delivery, LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Out Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade discount. 229 WEST THIRD STREET WnSHinGTON. D. c. Louise Flower Shop Connecticnt Ave., at N. St., N. W. Uiss Ixtnise W. Daogherty, Proprietress Phones— Franklin 3679, 3841, 3842 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York's Favorite Flower Shop PIttb Avenue at S8th Street Member F. T. D. Ass'n. Kansas City, Mo.|g Samuel Murray 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery CHICAGO. 77-79 E. Madison Street ra^.^i|[Hj|g||»][g Lang Floral & Nursery Co. 1314 Main Street, Dallas. Texas. . ^m'*° "'■ '"''■^ heaflquarters for flowers for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexi- co. No orders too large, none too small. Members of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery, FREY & FREY 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale arid Retail Members of Florists' Telecraph Delivery. City Index to Retail Florists Pilling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y. — Eyres, 106 State St. Albany, N. T. — Banker's. Boston, Mass. — Penn, the Florist. Boston, Mass. — Houghton Gorney Fl. Shop. 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. Wabash. Chicago — Bohannon Flower Shop. Chicago — Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St Chicago — Congress Flower Shop. Chicago — A. Lange, 77-79 E. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller. The Florist, W. Madison. Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., Buckingham PI. Chicago — Henry Wittbold & Son. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. 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 Park Floral 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, G. — J. W. Rodgers. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Detroit. Mich. — Central Floral Co.. B'way. Detroit. Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. El Paso, Tex. — Potter Floral Co. Evanston. 111. — Henry Wittbold & Son. Galesburg, 111. — Pillsbury's Flower Stores. Grand Rapids, Mich — Grand Rapids Fl. Co. Grand Rapids, Mich.^Henry Smith Floral Co., Inc. Hartford. Conn. — Welch's Flower Shop Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt. Kansas City, Mo. — W. J. Barnes. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City. Mo. — Apollo Flower Shop. The. Kansas City. Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. Li. Hock Flower Co. Knoxville. Tenn. — Baum's Home of Flowers. La Crosse. Wis. — Salzer Floral Gardens. Lincoln. Neb. — Frey & Frey. Liverpool. Eng. — Bee's. Ltd. Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Memphis. Tenn. — Idlewild Greenhouses Memphis. Tenn. — Memphis Floral Co. Miami. Fla. — The Exotic Gardens. Milwaukee, Wis. — Fox's Incorporated. Montreal, Que., Can. — Dominion Floral Co. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — The Rosery Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. New Britain, Conn. — Welch's Flower Shop. New Orleans, La. — Metairie Ridge Nur. Co. New Orleans, La. — Chas. Eble. New Orleans, La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New Roohelle, N. T.— New York Floral Co. New York— A. Bokrich, 924 Madison Ave. New York — Alexander. Florist. New York— A. T. Bunyard. Madison Ave. New York — Broadway Florist. New York — N. Christatos. New York — Dard's. 44th and Madison Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — Henry Hart. Inc. New, York — Hession. New York — Irene Hayes. New York — Kottmiller. New York — Malandre Bros. New York — Matthew A. Battista. New York — A. Meyer. 1062 Madison Ave. New York — Olympia Florist. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. Oklahoma City. Okla. — Furrow & Co. 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. Harbermenl's Sons. Pittsburgh. Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co. Pittsburgh. Pa. — Mrs. E. A. Williams. Roanoke. Va, — Fallon. Florist. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons. Salt Lake City, Utah — Evans Floral Co. .Salt Lake City. Utah — Miller Floral Co. Staten Island, N. Y. — Alex S. George. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi. Savannah, Ga. — John Wolf. St. Paul, Minn. Holm S Olson 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We fill orders lor any place in the Twin Cttiei and for all points in the Northwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Mention the American Florist when writing SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing NEW ORLEANS, LA. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing KNOXVILLE, TENN. Baum's Home of Flowers Personal attention ^ven to orders For Knoxville and East Tennessee. Member F. T. D. Mention the American Florist when writing FOR ST. LOUIS WIRE Grimm & Gorly Mention the American Florist when writing Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Seattle, Wash. — Rosaia Bros. Sheboygan. Wis. — J. B. Matthewson. 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. Helm & Sons. Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St, Washington, D. C. — Biackstone, Inc. Washington, D. C. — Geo. H. Cooke. Washington, D. C. — Louise Flower Shop. Washington, D. C. — Gude Bros. Washington, D. C- — Geo. C. ShafCer. Wichita, Kan. — W. H. Gulp & Co. Worcester, Mass. — Llttlefleld, Florist. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop. Yonkers, N. Y. — New York Floral Co. 1921. The American Florist. 517 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS WiU be delivered for the trade in other cities by the flmis below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. BINYARD, NEW YORK, 413 Madison Ave. Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. Summer Season. Hession MadiBon Ave. and 76 St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers BEST IN THE MARKET AT BEASONABUE PKIC7ES Plant Specialists Phones: Rhinelander 102—420—775 Member of Florlgts' Telesrapb Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writino Chicago •< Congress Flower Shop CONGRESS HOTEL 520 South Michigan Ave. Mention the American Florist when writing MRU| VODIC Telephone Audubon 6618 iif » '"«•»■ BstablUbed !>•( Olympia Florist (PBTEIR LAMBOS A CO.) 3799 Broadway, S. W. Cor. 158th St. FRESH CUT FLOWERS DAII.Y Orders from Other Cities filled with promptness Mention the American Florist when writing MEMPHIS, TElili. Memphis Floral Company MAIN AND UNION WIRB US Mention the American Florist when writing Oklahoma City OKIiAHOMA FURROW & CO. 205 W. Main St. Uembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing tiRAMD RAPIDS, MICH. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO ALFRED HANNA & SONS will All your orders for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan. Mention the American Florist when writing BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTTMILLER Mention the American Florist when writing 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK NEW yORK. Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd Si. 'Pbone, Columbus 6883 Tlie name "Malandre Brothers" on a boi of flowers is a Guarantee ol Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. Uembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing PITTSBURGH, PA. A.W. Smith Co. KEENAN BliDG. Lareest Floral Fstablishment In America Established 1874 Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writing NEW YORK. BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. Cor., 72d St. Phone Colnmbns 5468 Branch: 840 Westcnester Ave., Bronx. Phone: Intervale 4990. Mention the American Florist when writing WICHITA, Kansas ^:SokiI«r* W. H. CULP & COMPANY Quality Flowers Personal Service Members F. T. D. Mention the American Florist when writing El Paso, Texas Potter Ploral Co. IlTemliers of Florists' Ttelegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo, Kansas and Western Missonri. Ij- I I J- Up-to-date Service. UVIHnit i M il^ F. T. D. Est 1890 Mention the American Florist when writing DARD 341 Madison Ave. Opp. Hotel Biltmore New York The Leading Florist for nearly Half a Century Mention the American Floriat iohen writing Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writing NEW yORK EstabUshed 1849 David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders by Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 1S63-1653 Colnmbns Mention the American Florist when writing J. W. BODGEBS Elks' BnUdingr Rnvfrni n South Jefferson Street L'aj lUIl, V». Telegraph orders for Dayton will receive our Immediate and careful attention. Mention the American Florist when writing 518 The American Florist. Sept. 24, 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. DETROIT'S liCading Horisto JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS 1314 Broadway PHILIP BRBITMETER, - PreaK'nt Wention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Worcester's Shop of Quality and Service Randall's Flower Shop 22 Pearl St., WORCESTER, MASS. Member F T. D. Mention the American Florist when writing BRooKLVii, n. y. JAMES WEIR,Inc. PliOBIST 324 Fulton St., cor. Fierrepoiit Telegraph orders receive our usual good care and prompt attention. Phones 37»-271 Main. tiention the American Florist when writing MICHIGAN. Orders irlU be care- fully cared tor by Henry Smith Floral Co., Inc. Wholesale and Retail Florists ot Grand Rapids. If ention the American Florist when writing r.taj Mention the American Florist when writing Send Telegraph, Telephone or Mail Orders (or florist's service In tliis vieinitr to The Dominion Floral Go. 484 St. Catherines St. West, Montreal, Que., Canada Every order receives prompt and careful attention. Mention the American Florist v^hen writing WnSHINGTON. D. C BLACKlSTpNE,i"c 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service Mention the American Florist when writing Telephones : Lenox 2352 Lenox 7019 1062 Madison Ave., Near 80th St. NEW YORK Orders from other cities promptly tilled. Mention the American Florist when writing TORONTO. CnN. Canada's Best Known and Moat RellabI* Florist °!!!L Dunlop's 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere In Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Mention the American Florist when writins San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery 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 an " Service Assured THREE STORES Nashville, Chattanooga and Atlanta MEMBER PJorJsfs' 1('le'£raph DeJitrerv Mention the American Florist when writing New York 44 Carmine Street Pbone 1274 Spring Out of Town and Steamer Orders Promptly Filled Mention the American Florist when writing /T K Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY & CO. 150 East Fourth Street THE BEST THAT GROWS. EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. J) Mention the American Florist when writing New York's SHOP OF QUALITY Irene f1ayes,inc F. T. D. 799 Park Avenue Telephone Rliinelander 0202 and 0203 Mention the American Florist when writing CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 538-534 RACE STREET Succeasor to the HILL FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good SerTice. Mention the American Florist when writing NEW YORK. A. ECKRICH (Successor to Charles E. GmneTnUd) FLORIST 924 Madison Ave., bet. 73rd & 74tli Sts. Phone: 9864 Rbbelander. Orderi from Other Cilies Promptly Fille J A/e»i(!on the American Florist when writing 1921. The American Florist. 519 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Flower HARTFORD. COIiN. WELCH'S IK Also Store at New Britain, Conn. BstabUshed 18S5. Members of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Colorado Springs Col Wholesale and Betall Pikes Peak Floral Co. Orders Caretnlly Ezecnted Slembers of Florists" Telegrraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing DENVER, COLO. yhc Park I.E.eiLllS.Prenleiil. JL lOI^Cli WO* E.P.NEIHAN.S«Rlia. Mention the American Florist when writing GALESBURG. ILL. AMD CENTRZIL ILLINOIS Pillsbury's Flower Stores Your orders will receive careful attention. Members of Florists' Teleerraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing KANSAS CITY. MO. FL ORfS r Established over 30 years (Southwest comer of 11th and McGee Sts. Mention the American Florist when writing CUDB BROS.COk FLORISTS lauPSTNut WAfMINOTOKOa WASfllNaTOH D. C. Gudes^ Uem1)ers of Florists' Tele^aph IXelivetT^ Mention the American Florist when writing "% LOUISVILLE, KY.= AUGUST R. BAUMER MASONIC TEMPLE Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. "^^ >^ Mention the American Florist when writing Will be delivered lor the tradj in other cities by the firms below, the Iieading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. DETROIT t^^-^^-^^J CI^mmaI #^^-fc 132 N. state, CHICAGO V^eniFSii riOFclI V^O* 1331 Broadway, DETROIT Best servlca In both cities and adjoining territory. Member of Florists' Teletrraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO ?S*iS^" ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. Mention the American Florist when writing Seattle-Rosaia Bros. Mention the American Florist when writing Finest floral studio in Northwest. Member F.T.D. EDWARD SCEERY Passaic, N. J. F. T. D. Mention the American Florist when ivriting Paterson, N. J. =Washin^ton, D. C.= GEO.H.COOKE FLORIST .. Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Florist when writing FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY OF "Home Grown Flowers" Get in touch with MATTflEWSON'S, '^^^Itt^.' Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing MEWARI, I. J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph DeUvery. Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST FLOAVER STORE. Mention the American Florist when loriting IN THE HEART OF Newark, N. J. The Rosery Floral Co. 167 Market St, at Broad St. EVERYTHING IN FLOWERS Prompt De&Teries lo any town or dtv wilhm ISO miles of Ncwaih. Telephone Market 494 Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing BROOKLVN. N. V. HUGO H. JAHN -FliORIST- 710 Nostrand Ave., cor. Prospect Place Phone: 1952 Lafayette. Flowers Delivered Anywhere. Personal Aliention. Mention the American Florist when writing "WE NEVER SLEEP" GREENHOUSES memphiSp leiiiii 89 South Main St. "Up-to-the-Mlnute" Service and Execution. Every Flower in Season. Telephone Lenox 3822 New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /.venue lu the Heart of most exclusive residential section. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Famam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Telegraph DnUvery. Mention the American Florist when writing 520 The American Florist. Sept. 24, American Seed Trade Association. L. L. Olds, Madison, Wis., President; Alex. Forbes, Newjirli, N. J., First Vice- Presideui; Louis B. Eeuter, New Orleans, La., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel 218 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleveland, Ohio, Secretary-Treasurer; Curtis Nye Smith, 73 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., Counsel. The fortieth annual meeting will be held .June, 1922. Wbolesale Grass Seed Dealers' Ass'n. Wm. G. Scarlett. Baltimore, Md., Presi- dent; J. Chas. McCuIlough, Cincinnati, O., Vice-President; Clarence R. Jones, 110 South Street, Baltimore, Md., Secretary- Treasurer: Curtis Nye Smith, Boston, Mass, Counsel. The next annual meeting will be held June, 1932. VisiTBiD New Yoek: G. "W. Clarlt, seed corn grower, Milford, Conn. Blub Geass seed is about 41 cents, carlots in Kentuclcy, 19-pound stoclJ. Alaskas, quoted in this column at 12 cents last week, are nine and 10 cents this week. The crop of garden beans is very short in England and Holland. Peas are a good crop. Burlaps are firm at advanced prices, 4 cents for 8-ounce 40s, and 5 cents for lOi/4-ounce goods. Rot Johnson, in Printers' Ink of September 15, tells seedsmen how to write proper disclaimer. F. H. Woodruff, of Milford, Conn., is in the Chicago onion set district buy- ing and loading supplies. Reading, Eng.^ — Arthur W. Sutton, senior partner of Sutton & Sons, has retired on account of ill health. Financial conditions have not been easy in Holland and both growers of and dealers in bulbs are in need of ready funds. Visited Chicago: C. N. Keeney, Le Roy, N. Y., returning from the west; J. F. Garfat, representing Hogg & Lytle, Ltd., Toronto, Ont. Onion Set conditions in the Chicago district are quiet, recent sales being reported at $1.50 for colors and $1.75 for whites, fall delivery. The demand for French bulbs con- tinues good and seedsmen report nice orders and inquiries for Dutch stock, no large surpluses apparent. S. P. WiLLABD, of Corastock, Ferre & Co., Wethersfleld, Conn., will com- plete a half century of constant con- nection with one firm, October 16. Price of bags at Chicago, September 21 : Americans, 16 oz., $30 per bale, in bale lots or over; National, 16 oz., .$27.50; Crown, 12 oz., $21, all advanced this week. Board of Trade — Prices for grass sseed on the Chicago Board of Trade, September 21, were as follows : Tim- othy, $4.00 to $4.75 per 100 pounds; Red Clover, $11.00 to $18.00. Pea Pack. — According to estimates received from a reliable Baltimore packer, the total pack of peas in all sections of the country this year will total 8,200,000 cases, against a pack of 12,300,000 cases last year, 8.600,000 cases in 1919, and 11,000,000 cases in 1918. SAN Franci.sco, Calif. — The S. S. Shinvo-Maru, recently arrived with 830 packages Chinese narcissus bulbs. New Haven, Conn.' — Frank S. Piatt, wife and family, are motoring through New York and Pennsylvania, as far as Pittsburgh. Sweet Clover seed production is smaller this season, low prices and slack demand causing growers to har- vest less seed. The Canadian crop is light. MARK Sullivan writes from W^ash- ington, I>. C. : "As to the tariff, the decidedly strong expectation is that this will not be on the statute books when the present session of congress ad- journs, December 5. DAVENPORT, lA. — The Webster- Davenport Co. filed a notice of disso- lution, September 8, in the county court. The concern was incorporated over a year ago with a capital of $500,000 to deal in seeds, shrubs, vines, etc., and to manufacture horticultural implements, with H. P. Webster as president. The alfalfa seed crop may exceed the 1920 output, and the prices are below those of last year. On August 30, from $11 to .$14 per lOO pounds being offered for country-run seed, compared with $17 to $25 last year and $14 to $18 two years ago. Prices paid for cleaned seed ranged from $12 to $15, but were mostly $13.50 to $14. Loewith Bankruptcy. Julius Loewith, Inc., claims the item reproduced below refers to the head of this corporation indi- vidually and not to the corpora- tion. The item from the New York Commercial explains itself and seems to refer to both members of the old firm Loewith, Larsen & Co. We are not yet clear in the mat- ter. — Ed. Julius Loewith fomieriy dealer in seeds, at 150 Nassau street. Liabilities of $30,000 and assets of $6,000 evidenced by a claim against Paul Larsen, liis former partner. Larsen is listed as the only creditor. —New York Commercial, Sept. 13, 1921. Wholesale Growers SELECT STOCKS Beet Carrot Lettuce Onion Parsley Pai>snip Radish Sweet Peas P1ETERS=WHEELER SEED CO. GILROY, CALIFORNIA The Best Color Chart. PRICE!, »1.00 POSTPAID AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Thorburn Receivership. J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York, filed a voluntary petition in bank- ruptcy September 16; assets $44,814, liabilities $54,729. Judge Hough ap- pointed Abraham Glaser receiver under $5,000 bond. Among the principal creditors listed are the National Park Bank, -$30,000, secured; Redfield Ad- vertising Agency, $2,474, and the Amer- ican Agricultural Chemical Co., $1,949. The aftermath of the war, with specu- lators unloading and forcing prices down to ruinous levels, was the cause ascribed for the firm's diflSculties. The firm of J. M. Thorburn & Co.,- one of the oldest and best known seed establishemeuts in the United States, was founded in 1802 by Grant Thor- burn in 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 54 Park place, housing a business that in its 119 years, passed successfully through many early periods of threatened disaster. In 1808 the business narrow- ly escaped destruction by fire, which began in an adjoining building; and in 1814, the expenditure of the entire capital, and more, In unsuccessful at- tempts to raise seeds, etc., that could not be imported during the war, brought the business to a complete standstill, but in 1816, through finan- cial aid extended by a friend. Grant Thorburn, made a new start and for nine years withstood the attacks of several powerful competitors. In 1826, the firm, then known as G. T. Thor- burn & Son, purchased what at that time was referred to as a commodious two-story brick building, 40x60 feet, on Liberty street, and in this estab- lishment 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 been con- demned, and for a number of years occupied a building on Cortlandt street. In 1906, the company moved to its Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Mention the American Florist when writing ■S -a •» *^ 1 •» _» Growers for the Wholesale Trade only. 1 B r M S I n n Ohion, Lettuce, Carkot, Parsnip, Pabslet, Celbrt, Endive, ^^ " *■ *^ ■ *■ ■■ Salsify and Mixed Sweet Peab. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O 111 P B H V % 1 11 C ly^i. The American Florist. 521 Cirden Seed Beans Growing Lima and pole varieties is my specialty. My growing contract offer for fall delivery will be mailed upon request. Henry Berrien Fish Carpinteria, Calif. Mention the American Florist when writinfi L. D. WALLER SEED GO. Growers of Choice Sweet Pea, Nasturtium and Flower Seeds. GUADALUPE, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing LAWN SEED MIXTURES FIELD SEEDS Atlantic Grass Seed Co. WHOLKSALE 46 W. Broadway, NEW YORK CITT Mention the American Florist when writing Dutch and French Bnlbs CJ.Speelman&Sons I Lagarde £ Speelman Sassenheim, Holland I 0111oales,Var. France NEW YORK OFFICE 470 GREENWICH ST. Pacific Coast Representative, Mr. w. B. Clarke, Box S43, San Jose. Calif. present quarters at 53 Barclay street, a model five-story structure with base- ment and sub-cellar, which had been completely remodeled although a new building, to meet every requirement of the business. In 1895, J. M. Thor- burn & Co. was incorporated with the late F. W. Bruggerhof as president. Mr. Bruggerhof died March 8, 1&20, in his 90th year. Mew York Seed Trade. The S. S. New Amsterdam, which docked September 12, carried 143 bags of grass seed for the Nungesser- Dickinson Co.; 448 bags rape for the Teweles Seed Co., Milwaukee, Wis.; 70 bags spinach seed and 3,891 cases Dutch bulbs. Freesia Purity bulbs of medium size, notwithstanding California growers' continued reports of short crop, are an oversupply in this market. MacNiff Horticultural Co.'s auction sales opened September 20, mainly small lots to consumers. George G. Stumpp, of Stumpp & Walter, sailed September 17 for a two months' visit to Europe. Twelve Dutch travelers looking for 1922 business arrived on the S. S. New Amsterdam last week. The assets of the A. T. Boddington Co., were sold at auction September 22 at 10:30 a. m. JERUME B. RICE SEED CO, WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS America's Largest Producers of Seed Peas Also a Complete Line of VEGETABLE SEEDS Office: Cambridge, Neiv York Growing Stations Throngtiont America. Mention the American Florist when writing VALLEY PIPS FPQM COLD STORAGE $30.00 per 1000; $16.00 per SOO; $8.00 per 250; $<'.00 per 100. H. N. BRUNS, 3032-42 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111. KELWAY'S Pedigree Strains of Florists' Flower Seeds Write for prices to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers, LANGPORT, ENGLAND. 300 Medals for Flowers, etc. Hundreds of First-Class Certifloateft Mention the American Florist when writing mum SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Swiat Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of fnll list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention the American Florist when writing — THB — J. G. ROBINSON SEED GO, WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY PORID. COLORADO Contract Growers of Cucumbers, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar. Flint and Field Seed Corn. Mention the American Florist when writing Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandi- floras, etc., ASTERS and FliOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, liLVIA and POIiE BEANS, write .JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers liOS ANGELES, OALIPORNIA SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your Inquiries to The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., CUcago Mention the American Florist when writing EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of Hlgh-Grade Seed. TOMATO, Pepper, Eg&plant. Squash, Pump* kin. Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract. CORRESPONDENCE 80I.ICITED TOMATO SEED Gro\vn for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAI.. WHOIiESAIiE SEED GROWER Specialties: Beet, Carrot, Endive. I>ettnce» Onion and Radish. Correspondence Solicited. JAMES VICK'S SONS Growers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the benefit of our 72 years' experience All Seasonable Varieties. Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City 522 The American Florist. Sept. 24, iitff^tS^i^fffitSiifSiftiitiSiifSifirSSiS^SirSirS^^ WATKINS & SIMPSON, ltd. Specialize in VEGETABLE as well as Flower Seeds, and invite correspond- ence respecting their pedigree stocks. -^^ WXtkins '£i Simpson Ij.° LONDON View of W & S's loo-acre seed-selecting irounds at Feltham, Middlesex. To those desirous of testing our strains we shall be pleased to send samples on application to 27-29 DRURY LANE, / LONDON, ENGLAND. W'RITB FOR OUR LIST OF NOVELTIES FOR 1922. Richard Diener Company, Inc. Originators and Growers of the Largest and Finest Gladiolus and Petunias Catalos on Reaneat Kentfield, Marin Co., Calif. Mention the American Florist when writing Vegetables Grown in the United States. The Department of Commerce, through the bureau of the census, an- nounces subject to correction, the fol- lowing preliminary figures from the 1920 census for the United States: The vegetable acreage in 1919, with the exception of potatoes and sweet potatoes grown on farms for sale, was 1,478,066, the principal areas being the Atlantic seaboard, from New York to Florida, the states bordering the Great Lakes, California, Texas and Iowa. The states reporting the largest acreage were California, with 142,1T8; New York, 131,980; Maryland, 119,984, and New Jersey, with 94,845 acres. Toma- toes lead in area planted with 316,399 acres, 21.4 per cent of the total, sweet corn following with 271,584. "Water- melons had 162,064 acres, while cab- bages had 123,994. There were 103,686 acres planted to green peas, 73,436 to cantaloupes and muskmelons, 71,970 to green beans, 64,33S to onions and 57,830 to cuumbers. Hogewoning & Sons, Inc, Wholesale Bulb Growers and Importers 299 Broadway, New York Catalogues Received. Fruitland Nurseries, Successors to P. J. Berckmans Co., Inc., Augusta, Ga., nursery stock; Weeber & Don, Inc., New York, bulbs, seeds and plants; Jos. Bancroft & Sons, Cedar Falls, la., bulbs, seeds and plants; Young's Seed & Plant House, Aurora, 111., hardy perennials; Jackson & Per- kins Co., Newark, N. Y., ilorists' plants; Royal Palm Nurseries, Oneca, Fla., tropical nursery stock. Mcllutchison I a CO. OFFERS I I Immediate Shipment I DUTCH BULBS, Tulips, Hyacinths, Narcissus, | = all hieh lirad*' forciDg bulbs. = I FRENCH BULBS, Paper Whites, Soleild'Or | = (true), ICmperor Trumpet. Case lots. = = LILIUM FORMOSUM, 79, 810 and 9-lU, from -j = New York; H-IO, from Chicago. = I SPANISH IRIS, ?4-in. up; best forcing va- | ~ pigtipQ ^ IcALLa' BULBS, a, Godfrey, El- | = lioiuana. = = VALLEY PIPS, German atd Dutch, from cold | = storage. 5 i BAMBOO CANES, natural and dyed green, j = al] sizes, bale lots. | I RAFFIA, natural and colored, 25 lbs. up. = I Fall Shipment I i JAP. LILY BULBS, F. O. B. New York, Chi' | = cago. Denver, Toronto, Seattle, etc. = I VALLEY PIPS, German and Dutch; best | = forcing pips. i = MANETtI STOCKS, English or French; se- = E lected for greenhouse griif ting: 5000 up. = i ROSES and LILACS, best forcing varieties. = I BEGONIA and GLOXINIA BULBS, all colors, | — SI 1 1 siz^s — i CHINESE SACRED LILIES, "Selects." | = DRCAENA CAANES, best varieties. e i PALM SEEDS, Kenlia Porsieriana and Bel- = i moreana, Cocos VVeddelilana, Areca Lu- = i tesfrtns. per bushel or 1000., = = FICUS ELASTICA, rooted mossed cuttings or | E pot-grown. I I Write for prices on business st tionery, | = specifically stating your requirements. | I McHUTCHISON & CO., I I 95 Chambers St., NEW YORK | ^iiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiriiiriiiiMiiiiiiitiiniiirtiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiii; An experience of half a century In produciner bieh erode GARDEN SEEDS at your disposal. Contract growera for the jobbing trade of a full line. Mail us your list for both SPOT and FUTURE require- ments. S. D. WOODRUFF fi SONS Orance, Conn., and JSew ITork CltT* MICHELL'S BULBS Early Flower ir^ or Pre pared Miniature Hyacinths Doz. Bismarck, sljy blue $0.75 lady Derby, delicate pink .75 L'Innocence, pure white. .75 ^im^od, clear pinli .75 100 1000 75 S40.00 4.75 4.75 4.75 40 00 40 00 40.00 Spanish Iris Named Varieties— Doz., 85o; per 100, $5.C0; per 1000, $45,00. Dutch Iris Named Varieties— Doz., 86o; per 100, 85.50; per lOoO, S50.U0. Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora First Size Bulbs, isctm. up (260 bulbs to case)— Per 100, S3.76 ; per lOtO, S32.EO. Narcissus Golden Spur Extra Early, for f-^rcing — Per doz., 75c; per luu, $5.00, per 1000, $45.00. Also Hyacinths, Narcissus, Tulips, and Other Seasonable Bulbs. Also Seeds and Supplies. Wholesale Price List Free, MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE 518-516 Market St., PHILADELPHIA. PA. LANDRETH Seeds Which Succeed BRISTOL, PA. Bloomsdale Farm 1921. The American Florist. 523 VAIGHAN'S PEONIES 6 of a Kind at the Dozen Rate 25 of a Eind at the 100 Rate "We have au exceptionally large stock of our own growing, Strictly true to name, all in strong divisions, with from 2 to 5 eyes each. Besides these divided roots, we can supply many of the fol- lowing varieties in plants, two years (5 eyes and up) ; three and five years (5 to 8 eyes and up) from division. These sizes are more suitable for private customers. Write to us for prices on varieties you desire in large plants. WHITE AND LIGHT SORTS LIGHT AND DARK PINK AND ROSE— Cont'd Charlemagne. Lilac-white "with blush Each center, fragrant, free. Extra late.. .$0.30 Conronne cl'Or. Snow-white, yellow reflex, very large. Late; a splendid long- distance shipper. Splendid cut- flower 30 *Dneliess de Sfemonrs. (Calot.) Sul- phur white with greenish reflex, cup shape 50 Due de AVellingrton. Very large well- formed sulphur white bloom, stems very firm and long: fragrant 50 Pestiva Alba. Good white 40 ♦Pestiva Maxima. Flowers of immense size, 7 to S inches in diameter, snow- white with red blotches on edges of center petals 50 Jeanne d'Arc. Soft pink, center sul- phur-white and pale pink, very fra- grant. Very similar to Golden Har- vest 50 *Madame tie Verneville. Guard petals sulphur-white, center delicate rose- white, one of the most desirable of the white Peonies for all purposes.. .40 Marie temoine. Large, compact, pure white, cream white center, carmine tips. Fragrant 50 Doz. ifs.eo 100 3.00 3.73 S3S.O0 4.00 3,50 ."50.00 :j4.oo 3.30 25.00 4.00 30.00 3.00 25.00 4.00 30.00 3.50 22.00 LIGHT AND DARK PINK AND ROSE 'Alexander Dumas. Light violet-rose, of medium size. A creamy white collar of narrow petals mingled with the white outer petals. A fine cut flower variety and a good producer. Early midseason 40 Dorchester. Creamy flesh-color, tinged with pink 30 ISduIis Superba. Clear pink 40 ^Eugenie Verdier (L'Indispensable). Delicate flesh pink, very tall, free- blooming and very beautiful. Mid- season 50 Floral Treasure. Delicate pink 50 *Koianoor. Shell-pink, very free- blooming. Midseason 50 l,ady teonora Bramirell. Large pink, shaded lilac 30 3.75 3.50 2S.O0 23.00 4.00 4.00 2.3.00 23.00 3.73 38.00 4.00 26.00 Madame Forel. Immense, compact. Each ball-shaped bloom. Clear deep rose. Strong stems, very fragrant. Late. .$0.05 '^Marffuerite Gerard, Large, compact, semi-rose developing into a crown with stamens. Very pale hydrangea- pink, fading to nearly white, central petals flecked dark carmine. A free- bloomer. Late. Extra fine florists' variety 1-00 •M. Jules Elie. Tlie best pink 75 Princess Beatrice. Light violet-rose.. .50 Reine des Prancais (Queen of the French). A good pink 40 RED AND CRIMSON Doz. $7.00 s.oo 8.00 3.50 100 00.00 60.00 24.00 3.60 25.00 Felix Crousse. Best red 70 (Delachei. Dark velvety crimson-purple ..30 Louis Van Houtte. Bright red 50 Meissonier. Brilliant crimson 50 0.00 3.75 4.00 4.00 UNNAMED PEONIES 45.00 28.00 30.00 100 $15.00 22.00 15.00 Divided Roots of from 2 to 5 Eyes Doz. Double ^Vhite and Pink $2.40 Double Red 3.0O Double Mixed 2.40 PEONIES IN CASE LOTS For several years we have sold specially packed cases. The roots are young and each has 2 to 5 eyes. These cases contain Yo double white, 75 double pink and 50 double red, each color separate — 200 roots in all. Price, Case for .$33.00. We cannot divide cases. HEMEROCALLIS KWANSO FL. PL. We have a surplus of these and make the following low price while they last: Per 100, $6.00; per 1000, $50.00. All varieties marked thus (*) are especially suited to Florists' use. being free-bloomlnj varieties and good for cut flowers. PRICES F. O. B. NURSERIES. PACKING AT COST. NEW YORK: 41-43 Barclay St. AU GHAN'S SEED STORE CHICACfO: 10-12 W. Randolph St. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. Woolworth Building NEW YORK CITY IMPORTERS Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Com, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Brancbes: Wisconsin, Colorado, Uilfnril l!nnn Montana, Idaho. Wa»hingtjn.™H"''''iUOHn ^nuiuiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiuniiimiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiuiuui^ I Return Envelopes | I Catalogue Envelopes! I Seed Packets | I Brown Bag- Filling: Machine Co. I I FITCBBURG, MASS., U. S. A. | rjiniinuiiuiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiti;iiMiwuMMMiiiiianiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiimm3 THE 0. HERBERT COY SEED GO VAIiLEY, Donglas Connty, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber, Muskmelon, Squash and Pump- kin. Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com, mmi R. PEDRICK & SON PEDRICKTOWN, N. J. Pepper, E^g Plant, Tomato, Okra, As- paragus. Rhubarb, Celery, Spinach, Beet, Onion, Beans, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Sweet Corn and Vine Seeds. Correspondence Solicited. WHOLESALE SEED QROWEPS I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. 6IANT PANSY SEED Giant seeds, $2.50: No. 10. Kenilworth Giant Bx- liibition is the very finest mixture No. 12. Kenilworth Prize, Each sort: 1000 BOc. ; % oz. $1.35; Vi. oz.. 1 oz.. $10.00. No. No. 22. Kenilworth Mixture S4. Bronze Shades 30. Blotched 36. Triumph of Giants 32. Parisian 70. Orchid-flowered Price of the preceding 6 sorts: 1000 seeds 35c.; Vs oz.. 90c.; Vi oz.. $1.65: ',4 oz.. $3.00; oz.. $6.00. No. No. 24. Kenilworth Show 28. Masterpiece 1000 seeds. 40c.: % oz.. $1.10: Vt $3.00: Vz oz.. $3.75; oz.. $7.50. Ciant Trimardeau in mixture or separate colors: 1000 seeds. 30c.: 4 pkts.. $1.00; Vi oz.. $1.30; oz.. $5.00. Early Flowerinjj or Winter Blooming Giant Fansies : 1000 seeds, 40c.; % oz., $1.10: Vi oz.. $2.00: oz., $7.50. Mention the American Florist when writiwi oz.. 524 The American Florist. Sept. 24, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. M. R. Cashraail, Owalouna, Minn., Presi- dent; Paul C. Lindley. Pomona, N. C, Vice-President; John Watson 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. W. Hi]l, Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. Tlie forty-seventh annual convention will be held atDetroit, Mich., June, 1932. V. A. Sanders, crop statistician of the United States Department of A.gri- cultnre, estimates tlie apple crop for tliis year will total 1,550,000 barrels, bumper crop. John "Watson's important address on "Nursery Advertising," before the Southers Nurserymen's Association at Chattanoog-a, Tenn., -will be found else- where in this issue. Painesitlub, O. — W. A. Betz, of Bed- ford, O., specializing in field grown stock, is planning to locate here in the near future, betause the farm on which he is now living has been rented. ^ Fulton, W. Va.— The Landscape bervice Co. is the new name of the firm formerly doing business as the Michi- gan Aboriculture Co. The establish- ment was recently incorporated and has acquired new quarters in the Kimmins building. OSHKOSH, Wis.— At a well attended meetmg of the Oshkosh Horticultural Society held September 13, at the home of Mrs. Wm. Kimball, plans were dis- cussed for placing a large exhibit of fruit and flowers at the fair to be held here at an early date. La Crosse, Wis.— Making a drive to rid the city of the tussock moth cocoon which is seriously damaging shade trees the La Crosse County Horticultural So- ciety paid 15 cents a quart to school children for the cocoons, in a contest that ended September 20. ELOTRA, N. Y.— The Holfman Nur- series^ Inc., formerly doing business as the a. N. Hoffman Greenhouses, was ^7%°^''^''^^ recently with a capital of •1>7&,000. The officers are: Harry N. Hoffman, president and treasurer- H Brooks Hoffman, vice-president, 'and Allyn P. Hoffman, secretary and gen- eral manager. Cemetery Superintendents' Convention. More than 200 members of the Asso- ciation of American Cemetery Super- intendents attended the association's thirty-fifth annual convention, Septem- ber 13-15, at the Hotel Statler, Detroit, Mich. The representatives were pres- ent from every state in the Union and the provinces of Ontario and Quebec, Canada. The convention formally opened by an address of welcome by George A. Walters, deputy police com- missioner, representing Mayor Couzens. Response was given by James Currie, superintendent of the Forest Home cemetery, Milwaukee, Wis., which was followed by the annual address of the president, F. H. Rutherford, of Ham- ilton, Ont. The secretary's report and the appointment of committees completed the first session. Tuesday afternoon the delegates were taken on an inspection trip to four of the larg- est cemeteries of Detroit. In the eve- ning there was a business meeting and election of new members. T. Glenn Phillips, landscape architect and town planner of Detroit, gave an interesting talk on "Cemeteries in Connection with City Planning." He was followed by H. J." Moore of the Public Highways and Forestry Department of Ontario with a paper on "Beautifying High- ways" and which was illustrated with interesting lantern slides. Edwin H. Reiber, the bird-man, of West Web- ster, N. Y., presented some interesting lantern slides and g'ave an appropriate talk on "Conservation of Bird Life." The second day was devoted to an inspection of parks and cemeteries with a business session in the evening, at which meeting several papers were read by cemetery superintendents, per- taining to practical cemetery problems and the third day, the entire party was taken for a boat trip which ended at Belle Isle, where an opportunity was given to inspect the horticultural exhibit and landscape improvements. The closing session was held on board P. J. Lynch, Attorney. The Well-KnowD Rose Grower oJ New Castle, Ind.,and WestGrove, Pa., and Clerk of the Supreme Court o f Indiana at Indianapolis, Has Been Admitted to the Bar. ■ the boat, at which time Rev. W. G. Evans, of South Lyon, Mich., pre- sented an interesting paper on "The Making of a Modern Cemetery." After the election of the following officers : W. S. Pirie, Forest Home cemetery, Milwaukee, Wis., president; George E. Troup, ForesfLawiT cemetery, Buffalo, N. Y., vice-president, and Wm. B. Jones, High wood cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pa., secretary-treasurer, the convention adjourned to meet in Omaha, Neb., in August, 1922. •; Apples of Great Size. Fred L. Post, orchardist of Chelan, Wash., who grew the world's largest apple in 1909, has a Rome Beauty tree with 17 apples just ripening. The larg- est is estimated to weigh 39 ounces, and 11 others will average 30 ounces. Mr. Post has the apples insured against burglarly, frost and disease and will then be exhibited throughout the north- west as soon as ripe. A tiny leak dripping from an irriga- tion flume into the root system and a new method of fertilizing are said to account for the extensive growth. New Yorli State Nurserymen's Ass'n. StrjIMER MEETING SEPTEMBER 10. The summer meeting of the New York State Nurserymen's Association, was held at Geneva, September 10, about 50 being in attendance. The lo- cation selected on the shores of Seneca lake was ideal, and the weather per- fect. The business meeting was held in the open air and practical talks were given by Dr. Geo. G. Atwood, of the New York State department of agriculture; J. M. Pitkin, Charles O'Warner, and John H. Dayton. Din- ner was served at 6 o'clock in a beau- tiful grove on the shore of the lake. Altogether a most enjoyable and in- structive occasion was had bv all. PEACH TREES eSSe^tl^i ah straight and well rooted. Free catalogue. W. T. MITCHELL & SON, Beverly, O. Mention the American Florist token writing The Barclay Nursery Importers and Growers of Seeds, Bulbs. Plants, Trees, Vines. Shrubs and All Hardy Perennial^. All Kinds of Decorative Plants. Our Specialty — E>ver blooming: Hardy Roses, Boxwood and Rhododendrons. 60 Barclay St., 14 West Natat Vm*lr Broadway and 62 Vesey St., i^ C W X Ul A Telephone: Cortlandt 1518 Mention the American Florist when writinp STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good hardy climber. Send (or our list. ine U JONES CO. Robnl P;le, Pies. a WEST GROVE PENNA. AnL Wmlzer, Vice-PrK. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. By M. O. Ealns, 842 pages, illustrated. Price, tt.2t. American Florist Co. t40 S. Dearborn St., C!HICAGO Cottage Gardens Nurseries of Eureka, California, — OFFER AZ/VLEA INDICA Ready for shipment Sept. 15th. TUBEROUS BEGONIAS For December delivery. GLOXI^JIAS For December delivery. BOXWOODS For November delivery. ERICAS, in Varieties For Fall delivery. Write to G. VANDEN ABGELE, Receiver, Cottage Gardens Nurserirs, P. O. Box 78, EUREKA, CALIFORNIA, For Price List. 1921. The American Florist. 525 Hill's Choice Nursery StocK. Evergreens for Tubbing Feet Pyramidal Arbor Vitae B&B. 3 Pyramidal Arbor Vitae B&B 4 Red Cedar (Juniperus) B&B 3 Sheared Globes (Thuya) B&B I'/zxI'/z Matched Each Pair $4.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 $7,50 9.50 9.50 9.50 NOTE: Above prices do not include tubs. Choice Evergreens for Lining Out Evergreens for Window Boxes Size Inch Juniperus Canadensis xx 10-12 Juniperus Vjrginiana xx 12-18 Picea Canadensis xx 12-18 Pinus Mugho xx 8-10 Special Offer; Fifty Window Box Evergreeny, assorted varie lie.-) (ouv selection) per case. $25.00, 10 $7.50 3.75 6.00 7.50 50 $30.00 15.00 27.50 30.00 Size Inch 100 Abies Ts. Canadensis x 6-8 $18.50 Abies Douglassj x 6-8 13.00 Juniperus Canadensis x 8-10 20.00 Juniperus Canadensis ...xx 10-12 50.00 Juniperus Virginiana ....x 6-8 7.50 Juniperus Virginiana ...xx 12-18 25.00 PIcea Pungens x 6-18 14.00 Picea Excelsa xx 12-18 17.50 Pinus Austriaea x 8-10 15.00 1000 , size Inch 175.00 Pinus Mugho . . .XX XX 8-10 120.00 Pinus Sylvestris 10-12 Thuya Occidentalis . . . XX in-i? Thuya Occidentalis . , . XX I?-I8 65.00 Thuya Compacta X 6- 8 225.00 ■ Thuya Pyramidalis . . . . .X 6- 8 130.00 Thuya, War. Siberica . ,x H- H 165.00 Thuya Woodward i . .x 6- « 140.00 Thuya Biota Orisntalis . .X 8-10 100 $50.00 20.00 12.50 20.00 18.50 20.00 25.00 50.00 11.00 115.00 190.00 173.00 Deciduous Shrubs and Trees for Lining Out Acer Platanoides Acer Saccharum Berberis Thunbergii Betula Alba Calycanthus Floridus ....x Cornus Paniculata x Cornus Stolonifera Cotoneaster Acutifotia ....x Crataegus Arnoldiana Crataegus Mollis Evonymus Vegetus x Exochorda Grandiflora ....x Forsythia Intermedia Fraxinus Americana luglans Nigra Ligustrum Lucidum Size inch 6- 8 6- 8 6- 8 10-12 10-12 12-18 10-12 10-12 12-18 10-12 S-IO 10-12 10-12 12-18 12-18 6- 8 100 $6.50 4.00 4.50 8.50 8.50 8.50 8.50 13.50 8.50 8.50 8.50 9.50 8.50 1.50 4.50 5.00 1000 S50.00 30.00 33 .00 70.00 70.00 70.00 7o:oo 1 25.00 70.00 70.00 70.00 85.00 70.00 8.50 30.00 35.90 Lonicera Morrowi .. . Pachysandra Terminalis . . .x Philadelohus Coronarius .... Quercus Palustris Qucrcus Rubra Rosa Canina Spirea Froebelli x Spirea Opulifolia Spirea Van Houttei Symphoricarpos Alba Pymphoricarpos Rubra J'yringa Vulgaris Tilia Americana Viburnum Lentago x Viburnum Opulus Nana ...x Weigelia Rosea x Size Inch 12-18 4- 6 12-18 10-12 10-12 10-12 6- 8 12-18 6-12 12-18 18-24 6- 8 6- 8 10-12 4- 6 10-12 100 $8.50 8.50 8.00 8.50 6.50 2.75 10.00 6.00 6.50 5.25 6.50 6.50 6.50 12.00 14.00 14.00 1000 $70.00 70.00 70.00 70.00 55.00 17.50 5b'.66 55.00 42.50 55.00 55.00 55.00 110.00 Evergreen Understoclfs for Grafting Conifers All orders for Evergreen Understocks sold on sample only. Write for samples. Size Juniperus Virginiana x Picea Excelsa x Tbuya Oriental Inch 6- 8 8-10 6- Thuya Occidentalis x 8-10 100 1000 $6.00 $50J)0 7.50 65.00 8.00 75.00 7.00 60.00 Transplanted Shrubs size Feet 10 100 Berberis Thunbergii I -M/a $2.75 $22.50 Cephalanthus Occidentalis 1 1/2-2 2.75 22,50 Cornus Siberica 2 -3 2.75 22.50 Cotoneaster Acutifotia 2 -3 3.75 32.50 Forsythia Fortunel ..2 -3 2.S0 20.00 Ligustrum Amurense l'/2-2 2,50 20.00 Ligustrum Degelanlum 2 -3 3.00 25.00 Philadelphus Boouet Blanc 11/2-2 3.75 32.50 Sambucus Canadensis Aurea 2 -3 3.00 25.00 Spirea Anthony Waterer... I 3.00 25.00 spirea Opulifolia 2 -3 2.50 20.00 Spirea Van Houttei II/2-2 2.50 20.00 Symphoricarpos Alba 2 -3 2.75 22.50 Symphoricarpos Rubra 2 -3 2.50 20.00 Syrlnga Persica l'/2-2 3.00 25.00 Syringa Persica Alba l'/2-2 3.25 27.50 Viburnum Opulus l'/2-2 2,50 20.00 Each X indicates one transplanting. 5 of same variety and size at 10 rate; 50 at ttie 100 rate; 500 at the 1000 rate. Send for Complete Catalog. THE D. HILL NURSERY CO., Inc., Lar|e\?&e?s^lXtica, Box 404, Dundee, III. Wholesale Grower, ALLEGANY. N, Y. REX BEGONIAS 8-lncli, $2.00 per dozen. GERANIUMS (Our Spcialty) Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, PoiteTine, Viand Good short joiiited plants from 2-Inch pots, at $3.50 per 100: $35.00 per 1000. We ship Bafe anywhere Elmer Rawlings, Mention the American Florist when writing ^iiiiniiuiiiiiiiiiiauuiDiiiiiiiiiiiiinuiiiiiiiiitiiiuiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiimnin^ (Robert Craig Co. I I HIGH CLASS PALMS | I and Novelties in Decorative Plants i I Market and 49lh Sts., PHIUDELPHIA. PA. I ^lllllllUIIIlUltliHUIIlllllIlllllllllIlllllllMUUIlllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIUIUIIIIir. Mention the American Floi'ist when writing Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Chrysanthemum Specialists Catalogue Free. Mention the American Florist when wriiing We must have room and offer for one week, 2.600 2 14 -in. C.vclamen, at $10.00 per 100; ?90.00 per 1000. 3.000 2-in. Cyclamen, at $20 and $25 per 100. 1,000 4-in. Cyclamen, at $40.00 per 100. Ask for our prices of Easter Greetins Pelargoniiuns and Ferns GEO. A. KOHL, ^''^Kn-r" ilenfion the Amei-icaii Florist when writing fall Stock for Florists PRIMULA Obconica, Kermesina, Coerulea, Alba and Mixed, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1,000. HYDRANGEA, French varieties, lYz", Baby Bimbinette, $8.00 per 100; Mad. Chautard, Mme. Hamar, Mme. E. Mouillere, Gen. de Vibray and E. G. Hill, $6.00 per 100. HYDRANGEA, French varieties, 4-in. pot plants, $20.00 per 100; 5-in. pot plants, $30.00 per 100. Fall shipment; Mme. E. Mouillere, Mme. Hamar, Mme. Chautard, Gen. de Vibray, Lily Mouillere, Rene Gail- lard, Bouquet Rose. Baby Bimbinette, 4-in. pot plants, $25.00 per 100; 5-in. pot plants, $35.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri, ll/2-in. pots, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1,000. BEGONIA, 21/2-in. Metallica, $6.00 per 100. BEGONIA Pink Profusion, lYi-'m. Fine pink semperflorens, $7.00 per 100. OTAHEITE ORANGE, 3-in. fine stock to grow on, $10.00 per 100; $85.00 per 1,000. KENTIA Forsteriana, lYz-m. $12.00 per 100; 3-in.. $20.00 per 100; 4-in. $50.00 per 100. POINSETTIA, Strong 214-in., grand for pans, $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1,000. DISH FERNS, good standard varieties, 2J4-in. pots, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1,000. . -.1 GENISTA Racemosa, 4-in. (ready August 20th), $20.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio Abundance of Stock Per lOOPer inOO 2ji-inch Asparagus SprenSeri ..$5.00 Si.s.co 2M-inch Calendula Orange King.. 4 50 40.00 2ii-inch Snapdragons,' f> varieties, 5.00 45.03 4 -iTich Ferns, 6 varititi-'s 25 00 VincaVariegata, lartje fieM-tTown 10.00 95.00 Liberal extras. Correspondence oliciled. ALONZO J. BRYAN, Wholesale Florist, Washington, NewJersey rCARNATIONS^ F. Dorner &Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. 526 The American Florist. Sept. 24, f [ Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers* Association ol America. Louis F. Miller, Toledo.O., President; H.A. Dooley, Cleveland, 0.,Vice-President;S. W. Severance, Louisville Ky., Secretary; H. J. Chenev, Grand Rapids, Mich., Treasurer. The next annual meeting will be held at Albany, N. Y., November 1-5, 1931. California Big Boston lettuce has been sold at greatly reduced prices at Cleveland, bringing $5.50 per crate. New York stock also declined. Golden Heart celery has been sold to Kansas City jobbers at $2 to $2.25 per crate, while at Chicago it was in good demand at 90 cents to $1 per flat. Colorado Salmon Tint cantaloupes, standard 45's, moved slowly at Colo- rado shipping points with few buyers. In consuming centers prices remained firm, ranging from $2.50 to $3.50 per standard crate. New York Elberta peaches ad- vanced 29 to 50 cents per bushel at Philadelphia, closing at $3.25 to $3.75. Demand in middle western markets was fully maintained, with no change in prices. Washington boxed apples were in excellent demand at New York at $4 to $4.75 per box. New York Wealthys have been sold in Chicago and Cincin- nati at $8.50 to $9 per barrel. A moderate demand for stock is noted in most cities. Cabbage shipments showed a slight increase and a decided gain in prices of $5 to $10 per bulk ton in eastern centers, closing at New York from $50 to $60. Northern Danish stock brought $60 to $65 at St. Louis. Colorado and New York led in movement. Sweet potatoes from the eastern shore of Virginia declined to a level of $3.50 to $4 per barrel at Cincinnati and Baltimore, but in most eastern cities they advanced 50 cents to $1, closing at .$4.25 to $5. A total of 441 cars were rolled, chiefly from Virginia. Adrian, Mich. — The Lenawee County Horticultural Society held its monthly meeting September 14, with an inter- esting programme, consisting of talks by W. G. Porter, on "Leaving Early Potatoes in the Ground After the Vines have Died;" N. A. Ward, on "The Time to Gather Summer Squashes," and a general discussion led by N. D. Chew relative to this year's grape crop. Sweet Potato Exposition. The world's sweet potato exposition is to be held in Atlanta, Ga., in the autumn of 1922. It had previously been planned to hold the exposition at Birmingham, Ala., but headquarters of the organization in charge have been transferred to Atlanta. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, September 20. — Cucumbers, bushel basket, $1 to $1.50; leaf lettuce, per box, 10 to 15 cents. New York, September 16. — Cucum- bers, 75 cents to $1.75 per basket; mushrooms, per there-pound basket, $1 to $2; radishes, 100 bunches, $1 to $2; tomatoes, per carrier, 75 cents to $2. Vegetable lirowers' Ass'n. of America. ALBANY, N. Y., MEETING NOV. 1-5. The Vegetable Growers' Association of America will hold its annual meet- ing at Albany, N. Y., November 1-5. This is the big event of the year for the vegetable growers who will be able to attend. The programme this year will be more elaborate than heretofore. There will be general sessions to which all present will be invited. At these sessions some of the biggest men in their respective lines who can be se- cured will give addresses. In addition to the general meetings there will be two half day sessions of sectional meet- ings. Special programmes have been arranged for the sectional meetings and they cover the following interests : Market gardening and truck grow- ing: vegetable forcing; muck crops, and canning crops. In addition to the programme there will be a trade and educational exhibit. This will comprise tractors, garden tools, seeds, fertilizer, greenhouse ma- terial, etc. The vegetable growers' associations of Albany. Troy and Schenectady together with the New York state organization are planning to furnish special entertainment for the visiting delegates. Reduced rail- road rates of one and one-half fare can be secured if 350 attend the convention by rail. A special trip will be made from Albany to New York city to visit the principal wholesale and retail markets. Anyone wishing to secure a copy of the programme or learn more in detail the plans for the convention should write C. W. Waid, oi-ganization secre- tary, care The Ohio Farm Bureau Fed- eration, Franklin building, Columbus, O. The programme will be sent out about the middle of October. Vegetable Rates Lower. Washington, D. C, September 10. — The interstate commerce commission today ordered transcontinental rail- roads to cut rates on vegetables from the Pacific coast to Chicago and the Mississippi river about 18 per cent. Pansy Plants Goodell's Pansy Park Perfection, Now Ready, $4.50 to $5.00 per lOOO. A mixture of over 50 of the beat. Cash with order. Pansy Park Floral Gardens DWIGHT, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing "Market Gardening" An elementary text book containing lOS pages. 6x7, with 36 illustrations, by F. L. Yeaw, manager of the Oasis Farm & Or- chard Co., Roswell. N, M. Cloth Bonnd. Sl.OO. American Florist Co. CHAS. H. TOHY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chryganthemnm Novelties My Specialtly. Miscellaneous Stock Cleveland Cherries, field 35c, 35e, 50o Xmas Peppers, 4 in I5e Primula obconica,3 in lOo Primula Obconlca, 4 in 20c Cyclamen, 4 in 40o Stevi8,dwarf, 2in 4e Fordet-Me-NotS, 2 in. , winter-flowering. . .4o Per U 1000 Matchless Carnation plants sio.oo lOOl) Hardy PhlOX, all colors 10.00 Sprengeri. 2 in 3.00 Swainsona, Sin 10.00 Rosendale Greenhouses DELANSON, N. Y. PALMS Kentia Belmoreana, 4-inch, se.ooper doz.; 5- inch, JlB.OOpi-rdoz ; 6-inoh. »30.00 per doz. For other sizes and v.^rieties oJ Ferns and Palms, see our September price list. R. VINCENT, Jr. S SONS CO. White Marsh, Md. 440 S. Dearborn St., Olilcaso. REAL BARGAINS Carnation Plants Pot-Grown Enchantress, 4-inoh S6.00 pT lui ; pa.ked fiee, m pater pots Field-Grown Winsor, Enchantress and Alice, le.tiOperluu; packed free. Cyclamen First-olass stock, consisting of the best named varieties, including red, salmon, pink, etc. While Stock Lasts : 4-inoh, at $25.00 per 100 3-inch, at 10.00 per 100 aM-inoh, at 6.C0 per 100 Cash with order. No charge for packing. MATTHEWSON'S, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Mention the American Florist when writing Dracaena Canes We have extensive Dracaena Nurseries. We desire to secure responsible importing hous^s as regular customers in distribution cemers where we are not now represented. We grow about twenty varieties. We have a larce stock of excellent quality of Dracaena Terminalis and Dracaena Lord Wolsley now ready, a much larger assortment for spring delivery. Areca Lutecsens Seed for October and November shipment. Address for prices, etc., Porto Rico Pineapple Company F. M. PENNOCK, President, BOX 1 179, San Juan, P. R. Mention the American Florist when writing Multiflora Japonica Rose Seedlings Best' American Rose Stock for Budding and Grafting. New England grown, well rooted. No. 1. 4-6 mm ..^. ?. 'J^-^S P" mn No. 2. 2-4ram 10.00 per lOtO Ready for delivery after November 1st. C. R. BURR & COMPANY, - Manchester, Conn. 1921. The American Florist. 527 Ready Reference Section 15 CENTS, NET. PER LINE ASPARAGUS. Asparag:us plumosus and Sprengeri seed- lings. $1.26 per 100; $12,00 per 1,000; 2%- in. pots, $6.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1,000; 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN, 43 West 18th St. New York. Asparagus Sprengeri, iy2-m., $3.60 per 100; $30.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harri- son Co.. PainesviUe, O. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2 Mi -in., 4V,c eacli. ODOK GREENHOUSES, lola, Kan, ASPARAGUS ROOTS. Two-year old Asparagus roots for fall planting. Variety Palmetto, $1.60 per 100. $10.00 per 1,000. Twenty years esperience. Ready now. WARREN SHINN, Woodbury, N. J. ASPIiENIUM. Asplenium. Ninus Avis (Bird's Nest Ferns), good strong, healthy stock, 3-in, pots, 35c; 4-in., 76c; 5-in., $1.50. Packing material charged for at cost. WM. K. HARRIS, 66th and Springfield Ave., W. Phila., Pa. BEGONIAS. Begonias, Melior, Cincinnati. Mrs. J. A. Peterson, 2H-in. pots from top cuttings at $30.00 per 100; Chatelaine, 2i4-in. pots at $7,00 per 100; Patten. 2M-in. pots at $8.00 per 100, and Pride of Newcastle, 2% -in. oots at SIO.OO per 100. Begonia Rex. best varieties, mixed. 2% -inch pots. $16,00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN, 43 West 18th St.. New Tork. Begonia Prima Donna and Luminosa Extra fine stocky plants in bloom: 4-inch. $26.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL CO., 1643 Broadway. Denver. Colo. BULBS. Extra fine, double rose, Dutch grown Narcissus bulbs. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. CALENDULAS. Calendulas. Selected true Double Orange King, 2»4-in, pots, $6.00 per 100. $60.00 per 1.000, ROMAN J. IRWIN. 43 West 18th St., New Tork. CALLAS. CALLA BULBS. Calla Aethiopica, the popular white calla. clean, sound bulbs, all with crown shoots Size. Diameter. Per 100 Per 1000 1% to H4-inch $6.00 $60.00 1% to 2 -inch 8.00 76.00 2-inch and up 15.00 125.00 Satisfaction guaranteed. SEVIN-VINCENT CO. 612 Washington St. San Francisco, Calif. CARNATIONS. LAST CALL. PIBLD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. GOOD STOCK. 100 1000 Mrs. C. W. Ward $8.00 $76.00 Rosette 8.00 76.00 White Enchantress 8.00 73 00 WIBTOR BROS. Wholesale Florists. .10 East Randolph St. Chicago. 2,000 Enchantress per 1,000, NIC REDING 6731 Ridge Ave, .00 per 100; $76.00 Chicago Carnations. Aviator, good plants, but not heavy, $8.00 per 100. Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON, Cedar Falls, la. Nice large carnation plants, 8c each. Cash with order. Few more Boston ferns. G. E. Brumm, Nashville, Mich. Carnations. See our special offer on pagn 626 of this Issue, MATTHEWSON'S, She- boygan, Wis. Carnations. Write for price list of latest varieties. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette. Ind. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemum novelties for 1921. Pre- liminary list free. Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian, Mich. CINERARIAS. Dwarf Giant Cineraria, clean, strong, healthy plants. 3-in $12.00 per 100 •1-in 22.00 per 100 HOLCO GREENHOUSES, Canton, Ohio, Very best large-flowering Cinerarias; finest ccilors and imported strain. 2 V^ -Inch. $7.00 per 100; 3-inch. $15.00 per 100; 4-lnch. $26.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL. CO.. 1643 Broadway, Denver, Colo. Cinerarias. We have 30,000 plants, 2% -in,, ready to shift, of very finest strain, $6,00 per 100; $40.00 per 1,000. Cash. PENN FLORAL CO., Kingston. Pa. CLEVELAND CHERRIES. Cleveland Cherries, fine plants, well ber- ried, out of 5-in. pots that have been plung-ed in field, not set backs. IBc each. Cash. BRILL CELERY G^ARDENS, Kala- inazoo, Mich. Cleveland Cherries. 3%-inch in bloom and fruit. $6.00 per 100 ; 4-in.. $8.00 per 100. Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON. Cedar Palls, la. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen plants. Clean, strong, healthy plants. 3-in $17.00 per 100 4-in 32.50 per 100 HOLCO GREENHOUSES, Canton. Ohio. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN GIG?ANTEUM SEED NOW READY. Glory of Wandsbek, dark and light shades of salmon. Daybreak, delicate shade of salmon. Brilliant Red, large and fine. Pure White, extra select. White — Pink Eye, very large and fine. Rosea Superba, deep shell pink. Rose of Marienthal, light pink, dark eye. Magnifica, dark rosy pink, very fine. Lavender, very beautiful. Above varieties. $12.00 per 1.000 net. Por novelties, price list and cultural direc- tions, sent on application. J. A. PETERSON & SONS Westwood, Cinciimati. O. Cyclamen, best strain, assorted colors. 4- in., $22.50 per 100. Pall or immediate de- livery. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. Cyclamen for one week only. 2% -In.. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1,000. 3-in., $20.00 and $25.00; 4-In.. $40.00 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, HI. Cyclamen. See our special offer of 2%-in.. 3-in. and 4-in. in our display ad on page 52 6. MATTHEWiSON'S, Sheboygan, Wis., PERNS, FERNS. We are headquarters for Strong, fancy plants. Free from scale. Per 100 Per 1000 Boston, 2^4 -in $ 6.00 $ 55.00 Roosevelt. 3-in 15.00 140.00 Whitmani, 4-in 25.00 225.00 Teddy Junior, 4-in 25.00 225.00 THE AMERICAN ROSE & PLANT CO. Springfield. Ohio. BOSTON FERNS. Good, strong bushy stock. 5-in $0.40 6-in 75 7-in. . 90 10-in 2.00 Packing charges free. DAVIS FLORAL CO.. Davenport, la. Perns. Bostons and Scotti. Exceptionally strong, clean, pot grown stock for immedi- ate shipment. Por sizes and prices see ad- vertisement on front cover page of this is- sue. R. "Vincent Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Table ferns, standard varieties, 2% -in.. $5.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH FLORAL CO.. INC. Grand Rapids, Mich, Perns of fine quality. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. P. R. Pierson. Inc.. 1'arvvtown, N. Y. Hardy Perns, 111. descriptive list mailed. L. MOSBAEK. Perndale. Askov. Minn. FRE3ESIAS. Preesia, Improved Purity. Vz to %-in.. $9.00 per 1,000. Wm. P. Kasting Co., 568- 570 Washington St.. Buffalo, N. Y. If You Do Not Find What yqu Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 528 The American Florist. Sept. 24, GERANIUMS. Geraniums, Nutt Buchner. Ricard. Polte- vlne and Viaud. Good short jointed plants. 2-in.. $3.50 per 100; $35 per 1.000. Elmer Kawllngs, Allegany. N. Y. ^___ Geraniums, rooted cuttings only, send tor prices. ALBERT M. HERR. R. F. D. 8, Lancaster. Pa. GINSENG. BIG PROFITS. Growing Ginseng. We can supply Roots and Seeds THAT ALWAYS GROW. Established 1870. WM. RENNIE CO.. Limited Cor. Adelaide and Jarvis Sts. Toronto. Canada GREENS. Decorative cireens. Magnolia leaves, beech and oak sprays. Write for samples and prices. The Decorative Greens Co., Kinston, Ala. HYDRANGEAS. PIELD-GROWN HYDRANGEAS. French Varieties and Otaska. 3 branches $30.00 per 100 4 branches 40.00 per 100 6 branches and more 50.00 per 100 Ask for full list of all sizes, field-grown and pot grown. ROMAN J. IRWIN. 43 West ISth St.. New York. Field-grown hydrangeas. Heavy two-year plants, well pinched, eight to ten good shoots. Mad. Chautard, Mad.- B. Mouliere, Bouquet Rose, Lily Mouliere, Baby Bim- binet, $7.00 per doz.. $60.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. IRISES. 87 varieties, true to name; nice young stock, special prices, write for list. GIL- BERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie, Mo. » IVIES. Hardy English Ivy. Exceptionally good stock. 2-in.. $2.76 per 100. $26.00 per 1000; 3-in., $3.76 per 100. $36.00 per 1.000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. KENTIAS. Kentia Forsteriana, 2% -in., $12.00 per 100; 3-in., $20.00 per 100; 4-in., $60.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. LILY OF THE VALLEY. Valley pips. From cold storage. $30 per 1,000; $16 per BOO; $8 per 260; $4 per 100. H. N. Bruns, 3032-42 W. Madison street, Chicago. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO.. orchid growers and raisers. Southgate, London. England. Cat- tleyas. Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. OTAHEITE ORANGES, PANSIES TANSIES. PANSY PLANTS. O'Neill's special and private stock, mixed, strong large flowers. The best stock that can be bought, selected from one hundred thousand plants every year and the rich- est colors that can be got. Guaranteed to bo the best on the market. $5.00 per 1,000, straight. Cash. JAMES O'NEILL PANSY GARDEN, Darkrun Lane and Erdrich St., Franktord, Philadelphia. Pa. PEONIES Vaughan's Peonies. Strictly true to name, all in strong divisions, with from 2 to 5 eyes each. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Peonies, a two story crop. Ask for Flo- rists' Problems No. 6. SARCOXIE NURS- ERIES PEONY FIELDS, Wild Bros. Nurs- ery Co.. Sarcoxie, Mo. Otaheite Oranges, 3-in., fine to grow on, $10.00 per 100; $86.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville. O. Pansy plants: Steele's Greenhouse Spe- cial and Private Stock, also Vaughan's In- ternational mixed. Strong, large, stocky plants. none better. These plants and strains will please you. $4.00 per 1000. 3000 for $11.26, 6000 for $17.60. Cash. Ready for immediate delivery. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. Home Grown Stock niiiiiiiiiiiiiiinimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiimimiiminnniiimimiiiiiiiiiiin Greatly Increased Demand Because of the Federal embargo against the im- portation of most kinds of Garden Plants, Roots and Bulbs, home grown stock is now in greatly increas- ed demand. If you have any to offer or are likely to have it soon, advertise in these columns now. PRIMULAS. PRIMULAS. Primula Obconica G'igantea, Kermesina, red; and Rosea, pink; extra good 2»-in. ready for 4-in., $4.60 per 100. Fine 4-m. ready for 6-in.. $15.00 per 100. Also Chi- nensis 2-in., $5.00 per 100. Cash. Immedi- ate delivery. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo. Mich. Primula Obconica, Kermesina, Coerulea, Alba and mixed, $6.00 per 100; $46.00 per 1.000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- ville, O. PRIVET. PRIMULA OBCONICA GIGANTEA. From best strain of seed. Best colors. 2>4-in pots. $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1,000; 3-in. pots, $12.00 per 100. Primula Malacoides. 2yi-m. pots, JT.OU per 100, $60.00 per 1,000; 3-in. pots, $12.00 per 100. „ New Primula Malacoides Conspicua. Large flowering, clear rose with large yel- low center, 2-in. pots, $8.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN, 43 West ISth SU New York. Primula Obconica Gigantea. Our ovrn strain and our reputation for this strain warrants us in saying that it Is the best obtainable. This stock Is in very fine shape, ready to be transferred to larger sizes. 2% inch $7.00 per 100; 3-inch, $16.00 per 100: 4-inch. $25.00 per 100. Primula Malacoides Townsendii. 2-inch, $7.00 per 100. Ready Sept. 10. THE PARK FLQRAL CO.. 1643 Broadway. Denver. Colo. Primula obconica, 2% -in., good strong plants at $6.00 per 100: $65.00 per 1,000; 4-ln, at 26c; 5 in. at 60c; 6-ln. at 76S: Malacoides, 2%-in.. $6.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH FLORAL CO.. INC. Grand Rapids. Mich. Privet. Ibota and Amoor River. R. C, 76c per 100. ODOR GREENHOUSES, lola, Kans. ROSES. Multiflora Japonica Rose Seedlings. Best American Rose stock for budding and graft- ing. 4-6 mm.. $15.00 per 1.000: 2-4 mm.. $10.00 per 1,000. C. R. Burr & Co.. Man- chester. Conn. ROSES— OWN ROOT From the field or pot plants from 2%, 3 and 4-inch. Fancy finished stock for Fall or Spring delivery. Write for list and prices. AMERICAN ROSE & PLANT CO. Springfield. Ohio. FRANK W. DUNLOP The 1920 Wonder! Own-root stock ready for immediate de- livery. $35.00 per 100; $300.00 per 1.000. CHARLES H. TOTTY CO. Madison. ^- •*• PIELD-GROWN ROSES FOR FORCING. Ask for complete list of 2-year old se- lected stock. ,„,,, ROMAN J. IRWIN. 43 West ISth St., New York. Roses. Bench plants, 260 White ^i'lar- nev. 100 Pink Killarney, 250 Champ Weil- and, $10.00 per 100. Cash. JOSPEH BANCROFT & SON, Cedar Falls, la. Roses. Own root. 1,000 Dun'oP' „'.-'°^ good stock at $18.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL CO.. Denver, Colo. SEEDS. Seed. Cyclamen. Beat English and Ger- man strain, separate colors. Salmon- Wandsbek and Salmon King. tlB.OO Eer 1 000. All other colors. $12.00 per 1.000. S S SKIDELSKY & CO.. 60 Park Place. New York. Seeds. Flower In all seasonable varieties. For varieties and prices see display aa- vertlsement elsewhere in this issue. Henry F. Michell Co.. 516-618 Market St.. Phila- delphia. Pa. seeds. Pedigree and selected stocks of rutabaga, turnip, cabbage. Savoy cabbage, beet and mangel; flower seeds. Write lor special prices. Kelway & Sons, Langport, Eng. . Seeds. Sweet peas, Spencer's grandlflora, etc Asters and flower seeds in general. Tomato, lima and pole beans. John Bod- ger & Sons Co., Los Angeles. Calif. Seeds. The largest French cultures of Primulus. Ask for prices 1921 "op. Mala- coides, $22.69 per lb. JH. PAQUET. bd.. Magnan, Nice (France). Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, sauash. pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed In? field corn on contract. Edgar F. Hurlt. Swedesboro, N. J. Seed Garden beans. Growing contract offer for fall delivery mailed upon request. Henry Berrien Pish. Carpinteria, Calif. Seeds, sweet peas. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. W. Atlee Burpee Co., Phila- delphia, Pa. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1921. The American Florist. 529 SEEDS. Seeds. The Kenilworth Giant Pansy. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Chas. Frost. Kenil worth, N. J. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, muskmelon. squash and pumpkin: sweet, flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley, Neb. Seed. Cyclamen. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover pa&e of this issue. American Bulb Co.. 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Seeds. Specialties: Pepper, eggplants, to- mato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son. contract seed growers, Pedricktown. N. J. . Seeds. Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion se,ts. potato. Prices will be quoted upon applica- tion. S. D. WoodrufE & Sons. 82 Dey St., New York. Seed 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 vegetables of all kinds in quantity and highest qual- ity. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. T^ Seeds. Specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet pea, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety. Waldo Robnert, Gilroy, Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every de- scription. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon, squash and pump- kin seed, sugar, fiint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Seed. Lawn mixtures and field, whole- .sale. Write for prices. Atlantic Grass Seed Co.. 46 W. Broadway, New York. Seed. Flower and Garden seeds. Sweet pea and nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed Co.. Arroyo Grande. Calif. Seeds. Wholesale price list for fiorists and market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia. Pa. Seeds. Tomato, grown for the wholesale seed trade. Haven Seed Co,. Santa Ana, Calif. Seeds. Choice sweet peas, nasturtium and flower. L, D. Waller Seed Co., Gua- dalupe, 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. Garden Seeds. All varieties. L 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 PEAS. S3niiAX. Smilax, 2% -inch. Good plants. $3.00 per 100. MATTHEWSON'S, Sheboygan, Wis. Southern Wild Smilax, $7.50 per case. The E. F. Winterson Co.. 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. SNAPDRAGONS. Snapdragons. 2Vi-in. pots. $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1,000. Nelrose, Key.stone. Giant White, Giant Yellow, Silver Pink and G'ar- net. New Snapdragons, $8.00 per 100, $70.00 per 1.000, Golden Pink Queen, Or- lando and Golden Delight. ROMAN J. IRWIN. 43 West 18th St., New York. Yellow Sweet Peas. See display adver- tisement eL-JOwhere in this issue. MoClena- han Greenhouses, 40th and Philips streets, Oklahoma City, Okla. VINOAS. FIELD-GROWN VARIEGATED VINCAS. 2 7" to 3 ft. long, bushy, seven vines and more. $9.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1,000. RO- MAN J. IRWIN. 43 West 18th St., New York. MISCELLANEOUS. Seed packets tor 1921. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogues, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitch- burg, Mass. MISCELLANEOUS Concrete post molds. Light, strong, dur- able. Made of sheet steel. Prices submit- ted upon request. Superior Machine & Boiler Works, 840-850 W. Superior St.. Chi- cago. Concrete bench legs. 16-in. high. Ship- ment made from our Joliet plant at Jollet. 111. Write for particulars and prices. DAVIS-JQLIET CO.. Davenport, Iowa. Miscellaneous stock of all kinds. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Rosendale Greenhouses, Delanson, N. Y. Gold letters of best quality. Prices great- ly reduced. Write today for samples and prices. J. Lichtenberger, 1560 Avenue A,, New York. Meyers' Green Florists' Thread is the best for all florists' purposes. Write for prices. John C. Meyer, Florist Thread Works, Lowell, Mass, PRINTING of every description. Our prices talk. Samples free. A. H. KRAUS, 409 Chestnut St.. Milwaukee. Wis. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Cata- logues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville. O. 1.000 letterheads and 1,000 envelopes, $8.60. Good stock. Cash please. Gorham Printery. Inc., 642 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a century. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Box 404, Dundee, 111. Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House, 623 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. Write for samples and price. Henry A. Dreer. 713 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Peach trees, roses and evergreens a spe- cialty with us. Write tor prices. SOUTH- ERN NURSBY CO, Winchester, Tenn Giblin greenhouse boilers. Lets the flo- rist sleep. Write for catalogue. G'iblin & Company. Utica, N. Y. Florist specialties and supplies of every description. Sam Seligman, 116 W, 28th St.. New York. 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; 60.000, $11.00. W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros, Co.. 452 Erie St.. Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Baur Window Gflass Co., Eaton, Ind. Cut 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., Springfield, Mass. Pillsbury Carnation Staples. 1.000 for 35c. 3.000 for $1. L L. Pillsbury. Galesburg, 111. FEBTELIZEBS. Ground tankage delivered to your railway station for $60.00 per ton. Hardwood ashes for $30.00 per ton. Terms: Your check when goods arrive. GEORGE STEVENS. Peterborough, Ontario. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co., 809 Exchange Ave., U. S. Yards, Chicago. Thomson's celebrated manure. Sold by all dealers or from sole makers. Wm. Thomson & Sons, Ltd., Clovenfords. Scot- land. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON, Stratford, London, England. Wizard Brand Manure. The Pulverized Manure Co.. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. FLORISTS' SUPPUES. Florists' supplies; baskets, chiffons and novelties. Write or wire your orders. Will ship same day order is received. Pitts- burgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Everything the best in florists' supplies. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St„ Philadelphia, Pa. Everything in florists' supplies and staples. The McCallum Co., 137 Seventh St.. Pittsburgh. Pa. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Reed & Keller. 122 W. 25th St., New York. if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 530 The American Florist. Sept. 24, wim^ WITH A KICK IN IT!! Sheep Manure with a kick in it! That's WIZARD BRAND because Wizard Brand is best quality Feeding Station and Stock Yard Sheep Manure. Not leached out; air-dried western corral manure with 15% to 20% moisture. Wizard Brand is new, fresh stock, dried and sterilized by high-temperature direct-heat process that always makes a bone-dry, uniformly pulverized product; weed seed, fungus and disease germs destroyed, highly concentrated, always safe and dependable. The highest standard of quality in Pulverized Sheep Manure. Unequaled under glass or in the field. Insist on WIZARD BRAND through your supply house or write us direct. The Pulverized Manure Co., 32 union stock Yards. Chicago GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, cypress root ma- terial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Moniger Co., 908 Blackhawk St., Chi cago. Greenhouse glass. paint and putty. Hooker's Dolesco brand. Big stock, priced right, good brands. H. M. Hooker Paint & Glass Co., 651-659 W. Washington Blvd.. Chicago. , Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A, Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave.. Chicago. Greenhouses, superior in construction, riurable and inexpensive. Write tor esti- mates. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 3100 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring, white cedar posts, etc., everything in lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction. When you are ready to talk building, say when and where and we'll be there. Lord & Burnham Co., ChicE.gc and New York. Callahan cut-to-fit greenhouses. Wolf ventilating apparatus. T. J. Callahan Co., 16 So. Canal St.. Dayton, O. Greenhouse material and greenhouse hardware. Write for estimate. Ickes- Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave., Chi- cago. POTS AND PANS. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H. Hews & Co.. Inc., Cambridge. Mass. Pots. Florists'. Prices low and quality guaranteed. The Progressive Clay Co., 9th floor. Marbridge B ldg., New York. Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss azteo ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Zane Pottery Co.. South Zanesvllle. O^ Florists' red pots. Write us for prices before buying. George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Herndon St.. Chicago. INSECTICIDES. Aphine, $1 per qt.. $2.60 per gal. Fun- gine, $1 per qt., $3.50 per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt., $3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co.. Madison, N. J. LABELS. LABELS for nurserymen and florists, Benjamin Chase Co.. Derry Village, N. H, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Allen. J. K.. New York. Araling Co.. B. C. Chicago. Angermueller Co.. Geo. H., St. Louis, IMo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Berger Bros,, Philadelphia. Pa, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, Berning. H, G.. St. Louis. Mo. Brenner, Edward, New York. Budlong Co., J. A., Chicago. Charles, Harry, New York. Chicago Flower Grrowers' Ass'n,, Chicago, Coan. J. J., Inc., New York. Doyle & Booth, New York. Erne & Company, Chicago. Foerster Co., Joseph, Chicago. Ford, M. C, New York, Ford, William P., New York. Froment, H. E., New York. Goldstein, I.. New York. Hart, Geo. B., Rochester, N. Y. Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York. Plolton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis, Kasting Co., W. F., Buffalo, N. T, Kennicott Bros.. Chicago. Kervan Co., The, New York. Kessler, Wm. A., New York. Krutchen, John, Chicago. Kuhl, George A., Pekin, 111. Mackle, William, New York. McCallum Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa. , Meconi, Paul, New York. Millang, Joseph A., New York. 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. Pil'sburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Chicago. Pollworth Co., C, Milwaukee, Wis. Pyfer & Co,, A. T., Chicago. Randall Co., A. L.. Chicago. Reid, Edward. Philadelphia, Pa, Reinberg, George, Chicago, Reinberg, Peter. Chicago. Rice Bros,, Minneapolis. Minn. Rusch & Co., Gust,. Milwaukee, Wis. Siebrecht, Geo. C. New York. Sullivan, Dolan & Co., New York. Tonner, O. A. & L. A., CWcago. Totty Co., Chas. H., Madison, N. J. Traendiy & Schrenck. New York, Traveling Wholesale Florists, New York, United Cut Flower Co,, New York, Vaughan, A L. & Co., Chicago. Weiland & Risch Co,, Chicago. Weiss, Herman, New York. Wietor Bros,, Chicago. Winterson Co.. E. F., Chicago. Young & Co., A. I., New York, Zech & Mann, Chicago, £.-.:■, ii .-8 ■ ■ ■ ^^^m PiUfc^ i TUMBLER BASKET OF POMPON DAHLIAS, 1921. The American Florist. 537 the oranges, etc. Make the most of them while they are here. In the small handle vase baskets they are satisfactory and profitable. INFOKM CUSTOMERS OF INNOVATIONS. Be certain that your customers know of the improvements made dur- ing the summer. If they have not yet had an invitation to call, it should go out at once. You are proud of the appearance of the store and want them to see it. Such information is an evidence of good storekeeping and is sure to be received with favor and a resolve to call at the first oppor- tunity. Give some attention to the flowers in the case, they are made much more attractive by a little fea- turing. Just a dozen roses in a vase with a few sprays of hardy aster and a sprig of rose geranium or lemon verbena, will i-eceive much more at- tention than when packed closely in a jar. Small hanging vases that show well to the front, will display cattle- yas to better advantage than when stored in a vase on the top back shelf. Cypripediums are appearing; they are a lovely orchid and can be used to much greater advantage than for the most part they are. Their beautiful shades of green and graceful form, lend elegance to any choice flower combination. Have a little printed notice on the care of cut flowers pasted inside the lids of all cut flower boxes. It will be worth much more than it costs in in- suring more intelligent care of the contents. Have you outlined the work of tomorrow? It will be today when opening time arrives and at least twice as much can be accomplished w_ith a well planned order of the work of the day. In fact preparedness is another word for success, as so much more is accomplished when every- thing fits in and there is no stopping or waiting for this and that, as is usually the case in the hit or miss or haphazard way of doing things. Plan to make a decorative feature of the colored oak foliage before it . gets common. There are trees that color up before the others and it is well to get your order in so as to get the first and make the most of it while yet a novelty. If the sprays or branches are kept in jars of water they will last for quite a long time. Keep a list of the value of the flowers that go to waste or that you have to throw out. A handful now and then may not seem much, but they will be found to figure consider- ably In the overhead, and go to ex- plain or prove why the profits were not larger for the month. It is such little costs and the small economies that mount to quite large sums at the end of the year. Dahlia Society of California. ANNUAL SHOW SEPTEMBER 1.5-17. Thousands of blooms massed in a wilderness of blazing color made the sixth annual exhibition of the Dahlia Society of California, which was held at San Francisco, September 1.5-17, an affair of singular beauty to the thousands of persons who attended it. Designed primarily as an exhibit of the decorative value of the dahlia, the show was one of the most extensive both in number of exhibits entered and in variety of blooms ever shown since this society inaugurated its annual ex- hibition. Color was the governing key- note of the display and the flowers shown ranged from the smallest of the DAHLIAS IN JAPANESE BASKET. pompon type to a mammoth peony flowered dahlia measuring nearly 12 inches across. Frank D. Pelicano of Pelicano, Kossi & Co., ran true to form and again car- ried off first honors for the best gen- eral display in the hall. His exhibit was excellent in every respect and very finely arranged. Beautiful specimen cibotiums raised well above the blooms added to the beauty of this exhibit. Conspicuous among his blooms were five vases of his two new seedlings, Eva, a white peony, and Virginia, a very promising lavender. The exhibit of the Star Dahlia Gardens captured second prize for the best general dis- play. This fine table was staged and arranged by Joseph Bungard. This ex- hibit was the center of groups of dahlia enthusiasts throughout the entire show. The exhibit of the Bessie Boston Dahlia Farna, San Mateo, created the usual sensation among dahlia lovers. Patrons of this flower always expect to see wonderful flowers in Mrs. Lym- berry's collection and they were not disappointed, as this exhibitor was among the largest winners of first prizes. Frank C. Burns, of San Rafael, sec- retary of the society and manager of the show, made a most attractive ex- hibit. His new decorative seedling. Oriole, a salmon and white, appears to be a winner among new dahlias. His new Moon, a pure white tipped yellow, is another striking seedling. Arthur Twitchett of San Francisco was the largest exhibitor of pompons and showed a wonderful collection of this popular type. J. Broomhall, Los An- geles, sent up a collection of dahlias that attracted great interest. Not- withstanding their long journey, the . flowers were in fine condition and drew forth much favorable comment. The best variety in this exhibit was Am- bassador, which is of wonderful keep- ing qualities and fine form. Jessie L.. Seal showed the same fancy dahlias that have characterized her exhibits of former years. C. C. Morse & Co. made a very extensive showing of the best known kinds in every type. This ex- hibit was awarded a certificate of merit. The Hallowell Seed Co. was awarded first prize for the best display by dealers, which was splendidly ar- ranged and contained everything worth while in dahlias. Alexander Waldie, of Santa Paula, made an excellent display of seedlings. As usual, the display of intense human interest was that sent by the inmates of San Quentin prison. An innovation of the show this year was jars of dahlia marmalade, offered free to the public by its originator, 538 The American Florist. Oct. 1, Mrs. B. R. Lewis. It resembles orang'e marmalade In color and possesses a delicate flavor. The showing made by Richard Lohr- mann, San Rafael, included all his fine seedlings of former years together with many fine red varieties. J. W. Davis, president of the society, had a large and varied exhibit, and captured many first prizes. Rising Beauty, grown by John A. Carbone, Berkeley, is a red and gold seedling that won many ad- mirers owing to its size and gorgeous coloring. An interesting feature of the show was the educational department, at which a lecturer on the care and cultivation of the dahlia, was constant- ly in attendance. In every way the show was a great success. The at- tendance was mueh larger than last year, which up to the present was the society's most successful show. Much credit is due Secretary F. C. Burns for his able management of the exhibition. The awards were as follows : THE AWARDS. Best general display. — Frank D. Pelicano. San Francisco, 1st; Star Dahlia Farm, 2na: William Hill, 3rd. Peony dahlias. — J. "W. Davies, 1st; Bessie Boston Dahlia Farm, San Mateo, 2nd. Decorative dahlias. — Bessie Boston Dahlia Farm, 1st: J. W. Davies. 2nd. Cactus dahlias. — Bessie Boston Dahlia Farm. 1st; J. "W. Davies, 2nd. Shotr dahlias. — J. "W. Davies, 1st; Bessie Boston Dahlia Farm. 2na. Hybrid cactus dahlias. — Bessie Boston Dahlia Farm, 1st; J. W. Davies. 2nd. Best three American cactus. — Bessie Bog- ton Dahlia Farm, 1st; J. W. Davies, 2nd. ■ Best three hybrid show dahlias.^F. Broirn. 1st; Bessie Boston Dahlia Farm, 2nd. Best 36 pompons. — J. W. Davies, 1st; Bes- sie Boston Dahlia Farm, 2nd. Single dahlias. — E. Spencer, 1st. Vase, one variety, 12 blooms. — Star Dahlia Gardens, 1st; Richard Lohrmann, 2nd. Vase one variety, 26 blooms. — Carl Saal- bach, 1st; Bessie Boston Dahlia Farm, 2nd. Vase one variety, 60 blooms. — Bessie Bos- ton Dahlia Farm, 1st; Star Dahlia Gardens, 2nd. Established three year old seedling:. — Jesse Zu Seal, 1st with Amanric; Richard Lohrmann, 2nd. Best 1920 seedling:. — Bessie Boston Dahlia Farm, 1st; Star Dahlia Gardens, 2nd. Best 1921 seedling. — Bessie Boston Dahlia Farm, 1st; John A. Carbone. Berkeley. 2nd. Artistic basket pompon dahlias.— Frank D. Pelicano, 1st; J. "W. Davies, 2nd. Most artistic exhibit. — Pelicano, Rossi & Co.. 1st; Star Dahlia Gardens, 2nd. Largest dahlia in show. — Star Dahlia Gar- dens. 1st, with Paul Michael, 14 inches. Collection California dahlias. — Richard Lohrmann. 1st; J. "W. Davies. 2nd. Basket true cactus dahlias. — Fred Brown, 1st: J. W. Davies, 2nd. Six fancy dahlias. — Bessie Boston Dahlia Farm, 1st. Best exhibit by dealer.— Hallowell Seed Co., 1st. certificate of merit; C. C. Morse >k Co., certificate of merit. Collection of decorative dahlias. — Niebar- ger & Von Issendorf, 1st: C. Christensf-n, 2nd. Collection peony dahlias. — Nlebarsrer & Von Issendorf. 1st; C. Christensen, 2nd. Collection cactus dahlias. — Niebarger & Von Issendorf. Ist: C. Christensen, 2nd. dahlias. — Niebarger C. Christensen, 2nd. -C. Christensen, Collection show Ton Issendorf, Ist: Collection hybrid cactus. Ist. Three hybrid show dahlias. — Niebarger & Von Issendorf, 1st. Collection pompons. — Arthur Twitchett, 1st. Collection collarettes. — C. Christensen, 1st; Niebarger & Von Issendorf. 2nd. Collection California dahlias. — Niebarger & Von Issendorf, Ist. Three American cactus. — Niebarger &. Von Issendorf. 1st. James T. Ltnoh. State Fairs. The following is a list of coming state fairs with the names and addresses of the superintendents of the ftoricultural and hor- ticultural departments as far as obtainable: October 3-8. Birmlnghain. — Alabama State Pair. Lyle Brown. Auburn. Ala., superin- tendent of horticulture. J. L. Dent, Bir- mingham, superintendent of floriculture. October 24-89, Columbia. — South Carolina State Fair. T. J. Cunningham, Chester, S. C, and G. P. Hoffman. Clemson college. S. C, superintendents of horticulture. Society of American Florists. Public notice is hereby given that Louis Hahn & Son, Milvale Branch, N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa., offer for registra- tion the coleus described below. Any person objecting to the registration 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. Description. — This coleus is a seed- ling, grows very rapidly, compact in form, and grows to a height of one foot to one and one-half feet inside. Grown as a specimen plant it attains the height of one foot. It holds its color in ■winter months better than other varieties, roots well, and the av- erage leaves are three and one-half inches long and two and one-half inches wide, are bright red in color, with dark brown, yellow and green edgings. Name — Harding. CLE^VELAND NATIONAL FLOWEK SHOW. The following schedule of cut roses for the National Flower Show at Cleve- land, O., March 25-April 1, was pre- pared by the committee on commercial cut flower interests of the American Rose Society : Private Grower's — Cut' Roses. To be staged Monday, March 27. First Second Prize. Prize. 12 American Beauty $7.60 $6.00 12 Mrs. Charles Russell 7.60 6.00 12 Premier - 7.60 B.OO 12 Columbia 7.50 6.00 12 Crusader 7.50 5.00 12 Hadley 7.50 6.00 12 Mme. Butterfly 7.60 6,00 12 Pilgrim 7.60 5.00 12 My Maryland 7.60 6,00 22 Jonkheer J. L. Mock 7.60 5.00 12 Ophelia 7.60 6.00 12 Sunburst 7.50 5.00 12 Mrs. Aaron "Ward 7.60 6.00 12 Golden Ophelia 7.60 6.00 12 sprays Cecile Brunner 7.50 6,00 12 sprays any other polyantha. . 7.50 6.00 12 sprays any single rose 7.50 5.00 12 any other disseminated yellow 7. BO 6.00 12 any other disseminated red. . 7.60 B.OO 12 any other disseminated pink 7.50 6.00 12 any other disseminated white 7. BO 5,00 Commercial Grovpers — Cut Roses. To be staged Tuesday, March 28. All roses with more than two growths, one pinch, will be disqualified excepting in the classes calling for display, and for 100 or more blooms in a vase, when two pinches will be allowed. First Second Prize. Prize. 100 Mrs. Charles Russell $75.00 $60.00 100 Hadley 75.00 60.00 100 Francis Scott Key 76.00 60.00 100 Columbia 50.00 30.00 200 Premier 60.00 30.00 100 Mme. Butterfly 60.00 30.00 100 any disseminated white... 50.00 30.00 100 Ophelia 60.00 30.00 100 Crusader 60.00 30.00 50 American Beauty 60.00 30.00 60 Hadley 40.00 30.00 60 Francis Scott Key 40.00 30.00 60 Columbia 30.00 20.00 60 Premier 30.00 20.00 50 Mme. Butterfly 30.00 20.00 BO Crusader 30.00 20.00 60 any disseminated white... 30.00 20.00 60 Ophelia 30.00 20.00 60 Pilgrim 30.00 20.00 60 Frank Dunlop 30.00 20.09 60 Milady 30.00 20.00 60 Sunburst 30.00 20.00 50 Mrs. Aaron "Ward 30.00 20.00 50 any other disseminated red 30.00 20.00 50 any other disseminated yellow 30.00 20.00 50 any other disseminated pink 30.00 20.00 26 Premier 16.00 10.00 26 Crusader 15.00 10.00 26 Mme. Butterfly 16.00 10.00 25 any disseminaetd white... 15.00 10.00 26 Columbia 16.00 10.00 25 Ophelia 16.00 10.00 25 any disseminated yellow.. 16.00 10.00 25 any other disseminated red 15.00 10.00 25 any other disseminated pink 15.00 10..Q0 50 sprays any Polyantha 10.00 5,00 Best Display of Cut Roses. To be staged Thursday, March 30. Best display of cut roses by commercial growers, covering 300 square feet of space, and to contain not less than 500 nor more than 1,000 blooms. Quality of bloom, ar- tistic arrangement and general effect to be considered in making awards. Decorative green of any kind, including plants, permit- ted. First prize, $600; second, $300; third, $200. AMEBICAN KOSE SOCIETY AWARDS. A gold medal is offered for the best new rose not yet disseminated, whether of domestic or foreign origin; exhibits are to be judged by the official scale of the American Rose Society, and no gold medal is to be awarded to any rose scoring less than 95 points. A silver medal is offered at the same time, and under the same conditions, for a novelty scoring not less than 85 points. A certificate of merit is to be awarded to all novelties scoring 80 points. John Young, Sec'y. Massachusetts' Horticultural Society. THE FERN SHOW, The exhibition of the Massachusetts' Horticultural Society held in Horti- cultural hall, Boston, September 22-25, was all that the prospectus stated that it would be, to-wit, "A grand exhibition of tropical ferns and orchids and other plants." For ourselves we are inclined to state that it was a magnificent exhibition. Good orchids, ferns and other plants have often been exhibited in Horticultural hall and elsewhere, but nowhere, to the writer's knowledge, in this country has there "ver before been gathered under one roof such a splendid collection of all the leading varieties of the ferns of commerce, and so artistically arranged. The horticultural trade and particular- ly the people of Massachusetts, will owe a lasting debt of . gratitude to Albert C. Burrage, president of the society, for his conception of such an exhibition and for his large and splen- did contributions from his own con- servatories to make the show the suc- cess that it was. The Lecture hall, which is of good size, was filled, as closely as good ar- rangement would allow, with ferns, orchids and other plants from the Bur- rage conservatories. The most strik- ing feature was the eight large cibo- tiums, the tubs placed on pedestals of cork bark which had been built up so that the bases of the plants were nearly 10 feet from the floor. There was no crowding, each plant having free s.pace. As the fronds of these ferns are from eight to 10 feet in length, all who have seen the grace- fully drooping habit of the cibotium will appreciate the effect produced by the arrangement. Although it was pre- eminently a fern exhibition, in each section there were enough orchids and other flowering stock to lend color. Orchids in the Burrage exhibit have been mentioned. In the main hall, near to the Manda exhibit of ferns, the Julius Roehrs Co., under the direction of Edward Roehrs, had an attractive display of orchids covering 100 square feet, arranged with large and small ferns. In one corner of this hall, Arthur Lyman, ■ Waltham, Mass., (George F. Stewart, gardener), had a unique and attractive display of flowering plants, each one being noteworthy. Cleroden- dron Balfourii, trained in conical form and covered with flowers, was one at- traction. Another was Dipladenia splendens profusa. A smaller seedling of this variety, named Ella Lyman, was also exhibited. In this group were specimens of Allamanda Williamsil and Plemora elegans, both beautifully 1921. The American Florist. 539 flowered. This exhibit was a fine attraction. Banlied against the walls of the hall were groups of orchids in variety and other rare ferns and plants. There was a noteworthy group of Vandas, V. Lowii being conspicuous. Mr. Burrage has prepared and had printed on cards, which were dis- tributed, a monograph of this plant. F. R. Pierson, of Tarrytown, N. Y., and W. A. Manda, of South Orange, N. J., who have in past times made large contributions to exhibi- tions of cut flowers and plants, had extensive displays and were personally on hand to see them properly placed. W. A. Manda's entire display, includ- ing cacti and Rex begonias, occupied 2,500 square feet, there being 38 species and varieties of ferns, many of exceptionally large size. In his cacti section there were over 100 kinds. F. R. Pierson made a fine exhibit of his nephrolepis ferns, including N. elegantissima compacta, N. Harrisii, N. mucosa, N. Victoria, N. Smithii, N. Scholzeli and a sport of Scholzeli. J. F. Butterworth & Son, Framingham, Mass., whose exhibits have frequently been seen in Horticultural hall at pre- vious exhibitions, was again on hand with orchids. Arthur N. Cooley, Pitts- field, Mass., another frequent exhibitor, made a fine display of orchids. The Joseph Manda Co., West Orange, N. J.; George E. Baldwin & Co., Mama- roneck, N. T., and L.ager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J., made respectively good showings of orchids, but not in competi- tion. Ernest B. Dane, Chestnut Hill, Mass., (Donald McKenzie, gardener), made a good exhibit of cypripediums with accompaniment of ferns. The Brooklyn, N". Y., Botanic Garden showed excellent ferns in variety. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Fhilladelphia, Pa., represented by James Hay, made a fine display of their new fern, Aspid- ium viridescens, which was aw^arded a gold medal. NOTES. A novel exhibit in the vestibule were two groups of eucalyptus trees, grown at Orcharddale, the Burrage estate. The seed was sown in February of this year and some of the trees were eight feet high. W. A. Manda made a hit with a column representing Bunker hill. His tree fern, 20 feet high, was another attraction of the main hall. Henry Stewart, Cedar Hill, Wal- tham, Mass., had a group of Oncidium flexuosum, prettily arranged with ad- iantum ferns. Speaking of ferns, we noticed the numerous offspring of old Nephrolepis Bostoniensis. THE AWAEDS. Group of tropical greenhouse ferns, at least 200 square feet. — W. A. Manda. South Orange, N. J.. 1st; WoIIrath & Son, 2nd. G'roup of tropical greenhouse ferns, at least 200 square feet (amateurs only). — A. C. Burrage. 1st; Thomas E. Proctor, 2nd. Group of tropical ferns, at least 100 square feet. — W. A. Manda, 1st; WoUrath & Son. 2nd. Twelve distinct varieties of tropical greenhouse ferns — W. A. Manda. 1st. Six distinct varieties — "W". A. Manda, 1st. Collection of nephrolepsis ferns, in 100 square feet.- — P. R. Pierson, Tarrytown. N. Y.. 1st; W. A. Manda. 2nd. Best single Nephrolepis exaltata (Boston fern). — W. A. Manda, 1st; Wollrath & Son, 2nd. Collection of cibotiums, in 100 square feet. — Albert C. Burrage, Ist; W. A. Manda. 2nd. Best single cibotium. — W. A. Manda, 1st; Albert C. Burrage, 2nd. Collection of adiantum ferns, in 100 square feet. — W. A. Manda. 1st. Best single specimen of adiantum. — Thos. E. Proctor. 1st; W. A. Manda. 2nd. Collection of 12 Platycerium (Stag Horn), ferns. — Albert C. Burrage. 1st; W. A. Man- da. 2nd. Best single Platycerium fern. — ^W. A. Manda. 1st. Collection of Polypodiuni ferns. — W. A. Manda. 1st. Collection of Selaginellas and Lycopodi- ums, 50 square feet (for amateurs). — Al- bert C. Burrage, 1st. Twelve Selaginellas and Lycopodiums. distinct varieties. — W. A. Manda. 1st. Six Selaginellas and Lycopodiums. dis- tinct varieties. — W. A. Manda. 1st. One specimen tree fern. — W. A. Manda, 1st. One specimen tree fern, with other foli- age or flowering plant attached to stem. — Albert C. Burrage. 1st. Group of tropical ferns and tropical or- chids. 100 square feet. — Albert C. Burraee. 1st. Group of tropical ferns and tropical or- chids, 60 square feet (for amateurs). — Ar- thur N. Cooley. 1st; Henry Stewart, 2nd. Group of tropical ferns and Vanda or- chids. — Albert C. Burrage, 1st. Group of tropical ferns and cypripediuni orchids. 50 square feet. — E. B. Dane. Chest- nut Hill. Mass. Best odontoglossum orchid. — Albert C. Burrage. Best Vanda orchid. — Albert C. Burrage with Vanda Lowii. Best orchid at exhibition. — A. N. Cooley with Vanda princess royal (Pabia Hardy- ana). Best single orchid plant. — A. N. Cooley with Brasso Laelio Cattleya baroness. Twenty-five square feet of orchids. — W. A. Manda. 1st; Wollrath & Son, 2nd. Collection of Bromeliads. — "W* A. Man.da, 1st. Two specimen ferns in hanging baskets. — Wollrath & Son, 1st. Two specimen ferns in hanging baskets (for amateurs). — Albert C. Burrage. One specimen hanging basket with ferns. — W. A. Manda, 1st: Wollrath & Son. 2nd. One specimen fern in hanging basket (for anrateurs). — Albert C. Burrage. 1st. One fern ball. — W. A. Manda. 1st; Woll- rath & Son. 2nd. Collection of fern plants which best show the fern growth from the germination of the spores through the series of different growths until the plant is fully developed. — W. A. Manda. 1st. Best new fern not yet in commerce. — Henry A. Dreer. Inc., Philadelphia. Pa., with Dryopteris viridescens. Best single specimen fern plant in any class. — Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford. N. J., with Angiopteris evecta. Collection of dracaenas, 100 square feet. — W. A. Manda. 1st. Collection of 12 dracaenas. — W. A. Manda, 1st. Best single specimen of dracaena. — Mrs. A. P. Estabrook. Collection of Rex begonias, 50 square feet. — W. A. Manda. 1st. Collection of Rex begonias. 50 square feet (for amateurs). — Albert C. Burrage. 1st., Collection of 12 Rex begonias. — W. A. Manda. 1st. Best single Rex begonia. — Albert C. Bur- rage. Best collection of new and rare green- house and foliage plants. 50 square feet, — Arthur Lyman. 1st; W. A. Manda. 2nd. Silver cup. — To be awarded to the group, large or small, which is the most artistic- ally arranged, to Albert C. Burrage. Aopleton gold medal. — Geo. E. Baldwin for hybrid orchids. A. F. F. 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.] October 4-5, Glencove, N, T. — Chrysanthe- mum show of the Nassau County Horticul- tural Society. Wm. McKinnon, secretary, Glen Cove. October 6-7, Sewickley, Pa. — Annual dah- lia show under the auspices of the Alle- gheny Garden Club and the Sewickley Hor- ticultural Society. Geo. W. Kirk, Sewickley, secretary. October 20-33, Los Angeles, Calif. — Annual exhibition of the California Association of Nurserymen. Henry W. Kruckeberg, Los Angeles. Calif., secretary-treasurer. October 26-27, Morristown, N. J. — Jubilee flower show of the Morris County Horticul- tural Society. Edw. Reagan, Morristown. N. J., secretary. November 2-4, Tarrytown, N. T. — Pull ex- hibition of the Tarrytown Horticultural So- ciety. E. W. Neubrand, Tarrytown, N. T., secretary. November 7-9, Philadelphia, Pa. — Annual exhibition of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. David Rust, 606 Finance building, Philadelphia. Pa., secretary. November 8-10, Scranton, Pa. — Pall show of the Scranton Florists' (3lub. Francis J. of the Scranton Florists' Club. Q. R. Clo, Scranton, secretary. November 9-11, New York. — Annual ex- hibition of the American Institute of the City of New York at Engineering building, .33 West 39th street. Dr. J. "W. Bartlett, 324 West 23rd street. New York, secretary. November 16-17, Chicago. — Annual exhibi- tion of the Chrysanthemum Society of America. C. W. Johnson, 141 Summit street, Rockford. 111., secretary. .January, 1923, Hartford, Conn. — Annual exhibition of the American Carnation So- ciety. A. P. J. Baur, 38th street and Rock- ford avenue, Indianapolis, Ind., secretary. San Francisco. EXCELLENT WEDDING TRADE. Business continues to improve in a manner that is highly stisfactory to all branches of the trade. The demand for flowers for social occasions has shown a fine increase of late. Large weddings have been more numerous than for some time past. Now that the shipping trade is opening up in earnest, quantities of all seasonable flowers are called upon to supply the demand. The shipping demand for roses has caused a tightening of prices in this market. From this time for- ward, according to the wholesalers, prices will show an upward trend. Mrs. Chas. Russell is showing much improvement and as is Premier and Columbia. These three varieties head the list as far as fancy prices are con- erned. There is a constant demand for the better grades of Hoosier Beauty and Hadley. Quite a quantity of short reds have been coming in of late. Ophelia and Butterfly are just about equal to the demand and prices are reported as quite satisfactory. Quite a few Kaiserin are to be no- ticed of late. These are in much de- mand for weddings. Aaron Ward is not so plentiful as formerly. Cecil Brunner is getting scarce owing to the strong shipping demand. Ulrich Brunner has almost disappeared from the market after a very successful sea- son. Carnations are commencing to show some improvement as regards quality and are meeting with more favor than for a long time. New crop stock is still somewhat lacking in stem but the color and size of the flowers is good. If plantings do not show a greater increase over 1920, growers of this flower are assured of another prosperous year as the past season was one of the best that has beeen experienced in years. While the arrivals of chrysanthemums are in- creasing every day the demand for them is so strong that at this writing there is no surplus and stocks are be- ing sold at good prices. The heavy buying by the shippers keeps the mar- ket firm. Chrysolora is still the finest yelloTv being received. Never have we noticed a more uniformly fine grade of flowers as this variety has produced for the past month. Prices remain at $2 per dozen. Crystal Gem is still the leader among whites. This early white has never appeared to better advantage than it has this sea- son. Very few Monrovia is arriving. W^hatever stock does appear receives scant attention. The first crocus came in during the week. The blooms were poor in both shape and size and were neglected in favor of Chrysolora. A few small pink chrysanthemums are to be had. Mrs. O. H. Kahn contin- ues to be the only bronze variety available. Gladioli continue in gen- erous supply and are prominently dis- played in all the stores. Dahlias are now at the height of the season and while they are being shown at all of the stores the pompons are the more largely used. They are obtainable in every color imaginable and are in the greatest favor for basket work and table decorations. The cut of sweet peas is rapidly getting smaller and will shortly drop out of the market after one of the most unsatisfactory seasons on record. The violet supply is still confined to Princess of Wales. This variety is rapidly becoming more plentiful due to favorable weather conditions. There is no change in prices. The gardenia cut has been largely increased during the week. This stock is arriving on a very fa- vorable market as the entire absence of cattleyas makes it in strong de- mand for bridal bouquets and corsage work. Lilly of the valley is quickly cleaned up each day for the same purpose. The price remains station- 540 The American Florist, Oct. 1, ary at $8 per 100. Cattleyas will be readv early in October. Small cuts of Lilium auratum and rubrum are arriving. There is a good supply of Eucalyptus flcifolia to be had. Out- door stock continues plentiful and of very good quality. Cut cyclamen blooms are in strong demand. Flow- ering plants are scarce and all ferns and foliage plants plentiful. FALL SHOW, OCrOBEE 2ti-2S. There will be a special meeting of the flower show committee next week at the o£B.ces of the Art Floral Co. As a great deal of important work is now being' done by this committee. Chair- man P. V. Matraia has decided that meetings will be held every week from this date forward. The schedules are now ready for distribution and may be had upon application to the secre- tary. James T. Lynch, at 4-1: Sansome street. The committee in charge of the show will visit the Menlo Park Horticultural Society at Menlo park at its regular monthly meeting to urge participation by its members. This society has already pledged its support to the coming show which will be held October 26-28 at the Civic auditorium in this city. In this vast building there will be ample room for the proper display of all plants and cut flowers. The local publicity cam- paign will be^:in on October 1. The committee will use billboard adver- tising extensively in this city and sur- rounding country. NOTES. Orchid enthusiasts are frequent vis- itors these days to the John Carbone range at Berkeley to see the new Brasso-cattleya hybrids in bloom. Many splendid varieties are now flow- ering for the first time and are of great beauty. In the collection are many imported from England and others raised by Mr. Carbone. His gardenia houses are now in full crop, producing a fine grade of flowers. Mr. Corbone made exhibits of his new peony dahlia Rising Beauty at both the Oakland and local dahlia shows. He gives all the credit for the fine appear- ance of his houses to his grower, Percy Ellings. The possibility of Angelo J. Rossi, of Pelicano Rossi & Co., becoming a candidate for supervisor of this city as stated in these columns last week, has been confirmed by the action of the United Voters league this week in presenting his candidacy to the voters of this city. This is gratifying news to the trade here where he is held in the highest esteem. His friends are legion and we predict his election in November. Among the local trade members having fine displays at the flower show of the Dahlia Society of Califor- nia last week were Pelicano Rossi & Co., Art Floral Co., and John Carbone of Berkeley. Many out of town trade visitors were in attendance. Sam Matraia, formerly with F. C. Jaeger & Son, is now with Pelicano, Rossi & Co. All nurserymen of the state are be- ing advised to register with the state department of agriculture at Sacra- mento before the planting season be- gins and the moving of nursery stock starts, according to the requirements of the new state law. Registration can be made through the ofiice of the county horticultural inspector. The MacRorie-McLaren Co. will have a fine lot of holiday, plants to offer this coming season. The green- houses are well stocked with plants of all ' sizes. Dan MacRorie says his landscape department is preparing for an unusually busy season owing to the large number of contracts booked. J. A. Axell reports the shipping de- mand for chrysanthemums to be very good. He says stock is traveling well to distant points as the flowers are in the best possible condition when shipped. The demand for ferns and asparagus he claims is stronger than last season. One of the most attractive retail stores on Fillmore street is the Bel- mont Florist, owned by Dinnucci Bros. They have a splendid location on a corner near the residence district and carry the best grade of stock. The next regular meeting of the Retail Florists' Association will be held October 5 at the Co-Operative Flower Market building. J.\JtES T. LYNCH. Pittsburgh. CONDITIONS SLiailTLY IMPROVED. Business has sho-.vn a decided im- provement, nothing to brag about as yet nor not enough to use all the flow- ers received in the market, but so much better as to be noticeable and to cause prices to advance on good stock all alo.ig the line. The weather is still unseasonably warm and you can not expect a fall revival of business until it gets cooler and we have a frost. American Beauty roses have been in demand and cleaned up daily, while the quality is excellent. Other roses are beginning to loook like mid-season stock, long stems and good nowers, and while prices are not what they should be, there has been a slight ad- vance and with cooler weather it would not take long till they will be where they belong. The new rose, American Legion, is taking well with the trade and it looks as though it would prove a popular addition to the ro3e list. Carnations are improving. Chrysanthemums are not as yet a fac- tor, but in about 10 days their season will be in full swing and then and not till then can you say that we are into a new season. Lilies are in short sup- ply and sell on sight. The aster season is about over and every florist will be glad to see the last of them, as this has been a bad season for the aster growers, most of the early crops prov- ing failures, and the mid-season and late crops hitting the market when business was at its worst. It seemed as though there were more people than ever before growing asters for the market this year. , Some very good gladioli are still to be seen but only in limited quantities. The warm weather has been against the dahlia business this fall, as they have come in soft and falling, and the retailers refuse to carry any big supply of them while that con- dition lasts. The supply of orchids and lily of the valley has been equal to all demands. Summing It all up it looks as though the business is in for a good season. M'EETING OF LOCAL CLUBS. The largest and best meeting of local florists ever held in this city was held September 20. It was a combined meeting of the three local clubs — the Retail Florists' Association, the Flo- rists' and Gardeners' Club and the Se- wickley Horticultural Society. It was a success from the time we sat down to eat at 6:30 p. m. until the last speaker was through at 10 :30 p. m. The English room at the Fort Pitt ho- tel was a picture of palms and ciboti- um ferns, while the tables were deco- rated with dahlias. During the ban- quet the Lindsay colored quartette en- tertained. When the meeting was called to order there were about 250 present. E. J. McCallum was toast- master, while the speakers of the even- ing were : Albert Pochelon, secretary of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery As- sociation; Herman P. Knoble; Jas. A. MacLaughUn, of Cleveland, O.; Prof. Wilde, of Pennsylvania State college, and James Weisman. Mr. Pochelon's talk was on "Co-operation" and the benefits to be derived from joining the F. T. D. and was very interesting from start to finish. Mr. Knoble talked on "Store Management" and he certainly can quote figures; there is no doubt but what he opened the eyes of some of the retailers present. Prof. Wilde spoke on the subject of the "College Graduate in Business," and appealed to the trade to give the college man a chance to show what he can do. Mr. Weisman gave an interesting talk on "Fertilizer" that was directed for the benefit of the grower. Mr. MacLaugh- Un, who is in charge of the premium list for the National Flower Show to be held in Cleveland next spring, ex- plained how they hoped to make this the best exhibition ever held and called on the growers present to exhibit. The presidents of the three clubs gave a five-minute talk on their respective or- ganizations and what they hoped to accomplish. Everyone present declared it to be the best meeting they had ever attended and it seemed as if every florist within a radius of 100 miles of the city was represented. How many florists have adopted their own slogan, "Say It With Flow- ers"? How^ many keep a vase of flow- ers in their own homes? You can not expect other people to do so, if you do hot practice what you preach. At a recent banquet and meeting of florists in this city, after the meeting the la- dies started taking the flowers from the tables and several were heard to remark that they never had any flow- ers unless they attended an affair of that kind; if that is the case, and no doubt it is, there is something wrong. I have been no exception, but from now on I am going to see that there are a few flowers in my home at least once a week and they ■ won't be arti- ficial ones either. The sympathy of every florist in this section goes out to John Harris in the loss of his wife, who died Septem- ber 22. There may have been funerals here where there were more expensive floral offerings, but never did we see so many individual floral expressions of sympathy as there was at the Har- ris funeral. Many socially prominent persons of this city will exhibit flowers at the first annual dahlia show at Sewickley, Oc- tober 6-7, under the auspices of the Alleghany Garden Club and the ' Se- wickley Horticultural Society, and it is expected the exhibitors will take much glory and joy out of the awards given the dahlias grown by their respective gardeners. „ E. C. T. EvansvlUe, Ind. FUNERALS HELP TRADE. There has been a good demand for flowers the past week, due partly to several large funerals and cooler weather. In other lines, business has held its own. A number of weddings scheduled for October Will also help matters. The supply of stock is good and the quality excellent. Roses, asters, dahlias, magnolias and garden flowers move well at reasonable prices. Flor- ists are looking forward to a good au- tumn and early winter trade. Miss Elizabeth Blackman, daughter of R. A. Blackman, and granddaughter of Wm. Blackman, of the Wm. Black- man Floral Co., and Walker White- head, president of the class of 1921 m the Central high school here, were united in marriage September 22. The ceremony was perfoi-med by the Rev. E. B. Coleman, pastor of the Jefferson Cumberland church. M. H. Lockyear, of the Lockyear Floral Co., will spend a part of the coming winter in Florida, and will be accompanied by his wife and daughter. W. B, C. L921. The American Florist. 541 Chicago to Toronto. The Michigan Centi-al-Canadian Pa- cific railroads have been chosen for ,the trip of the Chicago Florists' Club and friends to the annual convention of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Associa- tion, at Toronto. Ont., October 11-13. The party will leave the Illinois Cen- tral station. Twelfth street and Michi- gan avenue, at 5:40 p. m., standard time (6:40 p. m.. Chicago time), Mon- day, October 10. due Toronto the following morning' at 8:30 o'clok. A rate of a fare and one-half for the round trip, on the certificate plan, has been authorized, makin"' the fare $30.22, including war tax. The one- way rate is $20.57, including tax. Tick- ets will be on sale October 7-12, in- clusive, returning to reach destination at or before midnight. October 17. Pullman fares, including surcharge and war tax. are : Lower berth, $6.08; upper berth, $4.86; compartment, ,$17.01; drawing- room. $22.68.^ Other trains for those unable to ac- company the party are given below : MICHIG.\N CENTEAL-CANADIAN PAC. KYS- Leave Chicago, Due Toronto, 12 :05 midnight. ' 4 :45 p. m. Delegations from the north, south and west are invited to join the party at Chicago. CERTIFICATE PLAN. To secure the reduced rate, everyone going to the convention must purchase ticket to Toronto, at full one-way fare and obtain certificate from the selling agent when buying ticket. The fare for the return trip will be one-half of the adult one-way fare applying from place of meeting to the original start- ing point by the route used on going trip as shown on the certificate, pro- vided that certificate presented has been properly validated at the conven- tion by the agent appointed for that purpose. To join the Chicago party, see that tickets read via the Michigan Central and Canadian Pacific railroads, making all necessary reservations with Edward D. Jennings, city passenger agent, Canadian Pacific railroad, 140 S. Clark street, Chicago, telephone State 5600. Hartford, Conn. TOO MANY ASTEKS AND GLADIOLI. I never knew asters would be so plentiful as they have been this year. It seems as if every old lady that had a foot of ground was at it. True, we wonder just how it happens that they get the seed, but it does not appear as if our wholesale houses care just who they sell to as long as they sell. The growers ha-ve been peeved, and why not? At a time when business is prac- tically at a standstill, and the field is idle, why shouldn't a grower look for some easy money? The amateur gets in his work with some of the better varieties, and the progressive retailers grab them up, never thinking that the fellow that supplies him with flowers in the winter might have the same quality. Too bad, yes a shame, and the funny thing about it is that the amateurs get the market price. Why? It is the same with gladioli, every am- ateur and farmer has them in his gar- den. Next on the list comes chrysan- themums, and thank goodness we will have some variety at last. Roses, par- ticularly white, are very scarce. I will not say all roses are scarce, but some brides think white roses can be had any old time, and only give you over- night to get them. Growers in this vicinity do not have them. Why? Business in general is poor and funeral work slack. Even the doctors and un- dertakers are complaining. NOTES. Andrew PuUar, of East Hartford, has taken over the old Frank Richard- son greeenhouses and business and has one of the best locations in the state for the florists' trade. Well, Sandy, hoot mon. W. E. Chapin, of Fairfield avenue and elsewhere, is growing some fine plants for the winter season. Howard Pinney, his chief grower, says business is booming. Charley Calverley, the mushroom man, is starting up his beds for fall and winter. He still grows wallflowers as they are grown overseas. G. G. McC. Boston, Mass. WEDDING FLOWEKS IN EXCELLENT DEMAND The market has had a large supply of stock to be disposed of. Asters and gladioli are fast disappearing, good sorts selling well. Carnations are im- proving daily but are still far short of the quality which would make a good demand for them. Roses are the prin- cipal factor, and though they are cheap in price, the volume which comes in daily and are sold makes a fair day's business. Early chrysanthemums are very scarce this year, not more than one-half the normal supply of other years have been seen on the market this season. Orchids are increasing in number and naturally are dropping in price, first class flowers selling at .$12 per dozen. Lily of the valley, white bouvardia and white roses are still commanding a premium over other stock and will probably continue so during this month. NOTES. The Gardeners' and Florists' Club held its monthly meeting at Horticul- tural hall. September 20, with a good attendance. Quints' Fldwer Shop, Hotel "Victoria, has opened for the season with a new crew of assistants. Thos. F. Galvin. Inc., has opened its new store in Copley square. It is one of the finest shops ever seen in the city. E. P. S. Hail at Omaha and Council Bluffs. Florists of Omaha. Neb., and Coun- cil Bluffs, la., suffered loss from the breaking of greenhouse glass by hail September 19, to the extent of many thousands of dollars. Frank Citta. West Center street, suffered the heav- iest loss. 1.700 panes being smashed by the hail. "It didn't look like ordi- nary hail." said Mr. Citta. "It came down like chunks of ice." Mr. Citta said_his loss would be $1,100. Four hundred panes were broken in the greenhouses of Charles E, Faulk- ner. 820 South Fifty-fourth street. Mr. Faulkner estimated his loss at $250. "The hailstones were the size of wal- nuts," said Mr. Faulkner. S. R. Faulk- ner. 906 South Fortieth street, lost 50 pands. During the storm, lightning struck his home at 401.5 Marcy street, knocked down some plastering, but did not cause a fire. Peterson Bros.. 3009 South Fif- teenth street, reported about 200 panes broken. Other florists who sustained less severe damage included L. Hen- derson. 4225 South Twentv-fifth street; Charles Skop. 5246 South Sixteenth street: Louis Zadina. 3602 T street. J. F. Wilcox & Sons. Council Bluffs, re- ported the hail did no damage to their houses. The rain, commencing shortly be- fore 6 p. m.. continued intermittently until shortly before nridnig'ht. The weather bureau measured the rainfall during the twenty-four hours at 2.81 inches. The evening rainfall registered 2.24 inches. This is by no means the record, but is rather unusual for this time of year, according to Forecaster Robins of the weather bureau. A. E. L. National Association of Gardeners. NEW YORK CONVENTION PROGRAMME. The National Association of Gar- deners will hold its annual convention in New York, October 11-14, with head- quarters at the Park Avenue hotel. Park avenue and 32nd street, the fol- lowing programme having been pre- pared for the occasion : TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11. 11 a. m. — Execmtive meeting of trus- tees and directors. . 2 p. m. — Opening of convention. T. A. Havemeyer, president of the Horti- cultural Society of New York, chair- man. Address of Welcome — Mrs. Samuel Sloan, (president of the Garden Club of America. . President's Address — W. N. Craig, Brookline, Mass. "Quarantine No. 37," by A. C. Bur- ■ rage, president of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. "Sign Board Nuisance . Along the Highways," jby (James Boyd, president of the Pennsylvania Horticultural So- ciety. "School Garden Movement," by Otis M. Eastman, supervisor of school gar- dens, Cleveland, O. Discussion. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12. 9 a. m. — Secretary's report. Secretary's financial report. Treasurer's report. Committee reports. Resolutions. New business. Consideration of next meeting place. Adjournment for luncheon. 2 p. m. — Nomination of ofiicers. Unfinished business. Subjects for discussion — Training young men on country estates; exami- nations for and classification of gar- deners. 7 p. m. — Annual banquet. , THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18. 8 :30-9 :30 a. m. — Polls open for elec- tion of officers. Unfinished business. 11 a. m. — Automobile trip to West- chester county. Luncheon at Grey- stone, Yonkers,! S&muel Untermyer's estate, and visit to other estates, in- cluding John D. Rockefeller's estate, Pocantico Hills. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14. 9 a. m. — Leave hotel in automobiles for visit to country estates in Nassau county, L. L Luncheon at Engineers' Club, Roslyn, L. I. The Late James R. Barker. James R. Barker, proprietor of the Trinidad-Park Floral ' Co., Trinidad, Colo., died at the home of his son, Sewell Barker, September 15, in Buf- falo, N. Y., where he had gone about three months' ago in the hope of re- covering from a severe illness. Mr. Barker came to Trinidad in 1914. es- tablishing a successful business on East Main street. He was a member of Trinidad lodge No. 89, A. F. & A. M.. and is survived by the son mentioned above. Haywards Heath, Eng. — George All- wood, carnation specialist in the United States for some time, now lo- cated here, and Miss Surfleet were married August 30. Louisville. Ky'. — Miss Edith V. Walker, of Edith V. Walker & Bros., florists, was severely injured when vis- iting at the home of Herman Klein Starink, 2339 Letterle avenue, Septem- ber 20, by falling down a flight of stairs. 542 The American Florist. Oct. 1, TheAmerican Florist Ebtablished 1885. Bubsoription, United States. and Mexico, $1.50 a vear; Canada $2.50; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $3.00. WSen sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue The Ameeican Flokist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier il 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 48 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Suggestions for plant growers 533 —Begonias of Lorraine type o^| .i— Dahlias coq —Early firing °" — Cannas coa — Geraniums • • Wj —Miss Eileen Low (portrait) = J« The retail trade (illus.) .• ■ ; "%* -Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass n 6^4 —Casket cover funeral Virginia Rappe.5a6 — Next week in the flower shop o|o Dahlia Society of California "7 Society of American Florists bJS Massachusetts Hort. Society 6^8 Coming exhibitions »J» San Francisco ?'" Pittsburgh "" Bvansville. Ind o^" Chicago to Toronto "J Hartford, Conn o" Boston, Mass •. • -• ^i l.i Hail at Omaha and Council Bluffs 541 National Ass'n of Gardeners 641 The late James R. Barker 541 Foreign notes 54^ American Dahlia Society ,. 642 Chrysanthemum Society of America iii Valuation plan menace 542 Toledo, 544 Chicago 546 St. Louis. Mo 6B0 Detroit. Mich 552 Kansas City, Mo 562 Albany, N. T 653 Philadelphia 664 New York 666 Rochester, N. Y 656 Oklahoma City, Okla 566 The seed trade 664 — Pieters-Wheeler's Seed Co.'s new plant. 564 — New York seed trade 664 — Iowa Seed Dealers' A^s'n .564 The nursery trade , 668 Alameda County Hort. Society 568 Market gardeners 570 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables . 570 — ^Vegetable movements 570 Orchid Imports. — Nine cases of orchids arrived at New York from Southampton, Eng., September 19. THE casket cover for the funeral ^f the late Henry Cocheras, attorney for the Steel Service Corporation, Toronto, Ont., at Sturgeon Bay, Wis., September 28, contained 4,000 roses, representing each employe of the company. Linseed oil is now 75 cents. "Lilies of the Field" is the name of a new movie company. "FiJBBSiA" is the name of a bath salt made in London, Eng. Lead, which enters into the manufac- ture of florists' tinfoil, has again ad- vanced. Growers can overcome periods of overproduction or at least lighten the burden by producing quality. Their motto being, "Not how much but how good." United States Botanic Garden. The United States Botanic Garden will be 102 years old next May, and during that time has had four heads, namely, Wm. D. Brackenridge, Wm. R. Smith, C. Leslie Reynolds and Geo. W. Hess. Foreign Notes. The Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., has spent $700,000 in rebuilding its plant at Charleroi, Bel- gium. The completion and fitting of the plant will require several months. Paul's Scarlet Climber rose is color plated in the Revue Horticole of Au- gust 16. American Dahlia Society. ANNUAL EXHIBITION, SEPTEMBER 27-30. The annual exhibition of the Ameri- can Dahlia Society opened September 27 at the Hotel Pennsylvania, New York, under the most favorable condi- tions, with an excellent attendance. The two large halls where the exhibits were staged were completely filled with choice stock, unquestionably one of the finest displays of its kind ever held in this country. In addition to the competitive classes, there is very fine trade exhibits by R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md.; Peacock Dahlia Farms, Berlin, N. J.; Babylon Dahlia Gardens, Babylon, N. Y.; Geo. L. Stillman, Westerly, R. I.; The Dahlia Farm, East Moriches, N. Y.; W. B. Sweeney, Willimantic, Conn.; Chas. H. Totty Co., Madison, N. J.; W. D. Hatheway, New Bedford, Mass.; Slocombe Bros., New Haven, Conn.; J. W. Alexander, Bridge- water, Mass., and many others. Var- ious seedsmen and horticultural supply concerns also have well arranged dis- plays. Chrysanthemum Society of America. The list of special prizes offered for the annual exhibition to be held at the Auditorium Hotel, Chicago, November 16-17, is now ready and copies may be had on application to the secretary, C. W. Johnson, 141 Summit street, Rockford, 111. EXAMINING COMMITTEES. President S. S. Pennock announces the committees to examine new chrys- anthemums for the ensuing year, as follows : Boston, Mass. — James Wheeler, chairman. Ship flowers to W. J. Thurston, manager, Boston Flower Ex- change, 1 Winthrop Square and Otis street, Boston, Mass.. care of chair- man. New York. — Eugene Dailledouze, chairman; Wm. H. Duckham and A. Herrington. Ship flowers to New York Cut Flower Co., 55-.57 West 26th street. New York, care of chairman. Philadelphia, Pa.— A. B. Cartledge, chairman; John Westcott and S. S. Pennock. Ship flowers to A. B. Cart- ledge, 1514 Chestnut street, Philadel- phia, Pa. Cincinnati, O.— R. Witterstaetter, chairman; James Allen and J. C. Miir- phy. Ship flowers to chairman. Jabez Elliott Flower Market, care of janitor. Chicago.— N. J. Wietor, chairman; E A Kanst and Geo. Asmus. Ship flowers to 30 Bast Randolph street, Chicago, care of chairman. Shipments should be made to arrive by 2 p m. on examination days to re- ceive attention from the committee. Thev must be prepaid to destination and an entry fee of $2 should be for- warded to the secretary not later than Tuesday of the week they are to be examined or it may accompany the Seedlings and sports are both eligi- ble to be shown before these commit- tees provided the raiser has given them two years trial to determine their true character — not less than six blooms of each variety to be shown. Special attention is called to the rule that sports, to receive a certificate, must pass at least three of the five committees. The committees will be in session to examine such exhibits as may be submitted to them on each Saturday during October and Novem- ber, the dates of which will be October 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, also November 5, 12, 19 and 26. Chas. W. Johnson, Sec'y. Parcel Post Special Delivery. A bill to restrict the use of the spe- cial delivery service in connection with parcel post matter has been intro- duced in the house of representatives by Congressman Halvor Steenerson, of Minnesota, at the request of Postmas- ter General Hays. The adoption of this measure would be disastrous in the florists's business where special delivery parcel post is utilized for the delivery of cut flowers at out-of-town points. It sets forth that "The postmaster general is hereby authorized in his discretion to restrict the application of the special delivery stamp, or equiva- lent stamps, and the special delivery service rendered in connection there- with to mail matter of the first class." In requesting this legislation Mr. Hays states that it is found to be a practice with many large users of par- cel post to use special delivery stamps on practically every piece of parcel post matter deposited in the mails. The volume of matter carrying special delivery stamps is so great that it is physically impossible to give it sep- arate treatment and more expeditious handling than the ordinary mail mat- ter. The postmaster . general has re- ceived a great many complaints be- cause this special treatment is not ac- corded all matter bearing such stamps and the department is placed in the position of accepting the fee for special delivery service and being unable to always render it. It is quite probable that a hearing will be held on this bill, for as soon as it becomes generally known that the measure is pending protests will begin to come in from all the large centers. The bill has been referred to the house committee on post office and post roads, of which Mr. Steenerson is chairman. Due to the condition of the calendar in the house it is hardly likely that the bill can be enacted into law this year even though given an imme- diate favorable report by the commit- tee. Valuation Plan Menace. In a lengthy and exhaustive report of the investigation on the subject of the American valuation plan, H. E. Miles, chairman of the Fair Tarifi: League, speaks of the proposed legis- lation as follows ; "This organization is now being con- vinced more than ever that the Ameri- can valuation clause in the Fordney measure is the gravest menace to the general welfare of the American peo- ple ever incorporated in an American tariff, as a provocative of retaliation and commercial war, as threatening the life of foreign trade, export as well as import, and promotive of still great- er internal distress, unemployment, and higher prices." 1921. The American Florist. 543 Club Meetingfs Next Week. [Secretaries of clubs and societies are re- quested to send notice of change in time, place and date of meeting.] Cliicaffo, October 6, 8 p. m. — Chicago Flor- ists' Club at Randolph hotel. Fred Lauten- schlager, 452 West Erie street, secretary. Chicago, October 3, 8 p. m. — Gardeners' and Florists' Union. No. 10,615 at North West hall, 2401 North avenue. Bernard Wahlsted, 851 North Trumbull avenue, Chicago, secre- tary. Cleveland, 0.. October 3, 8 p. m. — Cleve- land Florists' Club at HoUenden hotel. Chas. F. Bastian. 14625 Colt road, Cleveland, sec- retary. ColuinbtiN, O., October 3, 8 p. m. — Colum- bus Florists' Association at the Neil house. E. A. Munk. 19 South High street, Columbus, secretary. Dayton, O., October 4, 8 p. m. — Dayton Florists' Club at T. M. C. A. hall. Geo. J. Prisch. 3205 Bast Fifth street, Dayton, sec- retary. Grand Rapids, Mich., October 3, 8 p. m. — Grand Rapids Florists' and G'ardeners' Club. Edw, Freyling, 1057 Wealthy avenue, Grand Rapids, secretary. Holyoke, Mass., October 4, 8 p. m. — Holy- oke and Northampton Florists' and Garden- ers' Club. James W^hiting, French hall, M. A. C, Amherst. Mass. Indianapolis, liid., October 4, 8 p. m. — State Florists' Association of Indiana. O. E. Steinkamp. 3800 Rockwood avenue, Indian- apolis, secretary. Kansas City, Mo., October 6, 8 p. m. — Kansas City Florists' and Allied Trades Club. M. Wade, 1109 Grand avenue, Kansas City, secretary. Tjake Forest, III., October 7, 8 p. m. — North Shore Horticultural Society at City hall. J. R. Clarke, Lake Forest, secretary. Milwaukee, AVis.. October 6, 8:30 p. m. — Milwaukee Florists' Club at Kurtz Bros., Eleventh and Prairie streets. Eugene Oestreicher, 5630 North avenue, Milwaukee, secretary. Minneapolis, Minn., October 4, 8 p. m. — Minneapolis Florists' Club at 218 North Fifth street. Harry Philpott, Minneapolis, secre- tary. Montreal, Que., October 3, 8 p. m. — Mont- real Florists' and Gardeners' Club at 642 St. Catherines street. W. H. Horobin, 283 Mar- quette street, Montreal, secretary. Philadelphia, Pa., October 4, 8 p. m.— Florists' Club of Philadelphia at City Club. Robt. Kift. 4044 Haverford avenue, Phila- delphia, secretary. Pittsburgh, Pa., October 6, 8 p. m. — Pitts- burgh Retail Florists' Club at Seventh Ave- nue hotel, E. E. Ludwig, 710 East Diamond street, Pitsburgh, secretary. Reading, Pa., October 6, 8 p. m. — Reading Florists' Asociation. F. H. Lauck, 123 South Fifth street, Reading, secretary. Saginaw, Mich., October 3, 7:30 p. m. — Saginaw-Bay City Floricultural Society at Saginaw. H. W. F. Goetz, 2165 Mackinaw street, secretary. San Francisco, Calif., October 5, 8 p. m. — San Francisco Retail Florists' Association at A. O. Stein's store. A. Serveau, 2112 Fill- more street, San Francisco, secretary. Washington, D. C, October 4, 8 p. m. — Florists" Club of Washington at Schmid's hall. G. V. Schulz, care Leo Niessen Co., Washington, secretary. Wants, For Salc,Etc. Small Type, 15 Cents Per line, Each Insertion. Display, S1.75 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section Where answers are to be mailed from this office euclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted — By gardener and florist; single; thoroughly experienced. Wishes to make a change; good refer- ences. Address, P. O. Box 3, Hardwlck, Ga. Situation W^anted — -Young man hav- ing one year experience, now wishes position with retail florist to thor- oughly learn the business. Ijawndale S065. Address KeT S02, care American Florist* Situation Wanted By reliable grower of rOsea, carnations and federal pot plants; over 20 years' experience; German; a^e 37; married, no children; private place preferred; best of references. WM. BOEKER, Box, 1538 Halesitc, L. I., New York. Help Wanted Experienced lady to work in retail store. Must be capable to do design and bouquet work. State wages. Key 803, care American Florist. SITUATION WZINTED By all-round grower on commercial place where good results are desired; thoroughly experienced in growing roses, carnations, chrysanthemums and a general line of pot plants; specialist in roses and cyclamen; 16 years experience; Swedish; age 32; single; best of references; can come at once; please state wages and particulars in first letter. Key 581. care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED STOREMAN Experienced retail man formerly in business for himself at Chicago, is open for an engagement. Can also attend to buying if necessary. Address Key 807, care American Florist. HELP WANTED An all around storeman for Chicago loop store. State full particulars in first letter. Key 806, care Americaa Florist. WANTED TO LEASE Small Greenhouses with Dwelling in lively town. Address Key 805, care American Florist. HELP WANTED Coinpetent man as assistant florist and gar- dener at Iowa State College greenhouses. Single man preferred. Good opening for the right man Apply to E. C. VOLZ, Prof, of Horticulture, Iowa State College, Ames, Iowa. Wanted to Rent or Buy By thoroughly experienced florist and decorator, a large retail flower shop. Only high grade proposition considered. Must stand closest investigation. Give full particulars and price in first letter. Udress Key 808. care American Florist. FOR SALE Florist Ice Box, mahogany flnish, 8 ft. 9 in high, 6 ft. wide, 3 ft. deep; beveled plate mirrors on ice chamber; glass on three sides; used three years. Price $350 cash, F. O. B. Chicago. Can be seen at 1 10 East South Water St., Cbicago. ^MllllllHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIBi^ I OFFICIAL S. A. F. | Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf %%,\hM inches FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on gummed paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Prices : Per 500, i4.50; per 1000, $6.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $3.00. Cash with order. American Florist Co^ 1 440 S. Dearborn Stpeet 1 I CHICAGO I '%iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii# ^MiiiinMiiiiiiiMiiMiiMiiiiiitiiitiniiiniiniiiiiiiiiuiiiFiHMiiniiiuitiiitMutiiiniiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiuriiiiiiittiiniiniiifiiiniiiiriitTiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiituiJiiiiiiiiiiiiiin^ jiiitiniiiiiiiuiiniiiitiiiiuiiiiiiiMiniintiiiiiiiiriijnniiiniiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiMUiiiiiiiNiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiHiHiiiiiiiiiiiiinuiiiiiniiniiuJiuiuiiuu^ I HOME - GROWN STOCK Greatly Increased Demand I If you have any to offer, or are likely to have any soon, advertise in tliese columns now. I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn Street, CI1ICZ1GO :aiiitiiir i iii i iimimiii[Mttiiiitiiii[iiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiniiMiiiiiii»inintiMim[itiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiitiiiiriiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiriiitiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiii[iiiiriiiiii[[iiiiiiiii.= ^uuiiiiiiiiinriniiiniinMiirMiimimn[iiTtMit[iniMimnMiitMiiiiiJMiiiiMimiiimtiinriiitiiiiriitmitmtrrinriiimiimiMiiimirMi i 544 The American Florist. Oct. 1, >^ WHOLESALE FLORISTS-*^ X931. The American Florist. 547 PETER REINBERO, '"c WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph St., Long Distance Phones Central 601 and 2846 CHICAGO Roses-Asters-Gladioli-Carnations-'Mums Bny Direct From the Grower r'TTlJ'DU'TVT'T' EiliiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiilillliliiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiniiiiiittiiiriiKiiiiiiiniii \j U rvrvCjl^ X I MRS. CH.4S. RUSSELI, Per 100 I Specials J18.00 I Select 12.00 I Medium 8.00 to 10.00 I Short 4.00 to 6.00 X I COIiUMBIA I Specials $18.00 I Select 12.00 I Medium 8.00 to 10.00 I Short 4.00 to 6.00 I PRBMIGR I Specials $18.00 I Select 12.00 I Medium 8.00 to 10.00 I Short 4.00 to 6.00 ■pUTPTr' T TCT Subject to chanee without notice jr£VXv./Jli XjXoXitii iiiiimiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii'^ Per 100 1 SUNBURST, OPHELIA, WHITE KILLARNEY I Specials $12.00 I Select 10.00 = Medium 6.00 to S.OO i Short 4.00 I ROSES, OUR SELECTION S 4.0» | Asters 2.00 to 5.00 | Carnations 3.00 to 4.00 | Chrysanthemum (White and Yellow).. 3.00 to 5.00 | Gladioli 4.00 to 6.00 | Adiantum 1.50 r Asparagus, per bunch 35c to 50ci ;_ extra fancy 75c = Ferns, per 1.000 $3.00 | Galax, bronze and sreen, 1.000... 2.00 | Leucothoe Sprays 1.00 | EXTRA SPECIAL STOCK BILLED ACCORDINGLY I QlllllllllllilllllllllllimiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiliiiiiiuiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiDiiMiiii iiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiniiiiiiiitiiiiiiitiiiiiik.iitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiZ^ PAUL S. KLINGSPORN, Manager. WHOLESALE GD?WEDS 3/" CUT FL9WEDS'^^PLANTS 182 North Wabash Avenue L. D, Phone, Central 282 CHICAGO Poehlmann Bros. Co. is cutting from a new crop of orchids consisting most- ly of Cattleya labiata. Lily of the valley is in larg-e supply at this estab- lishment, not to mention the magnifi- cent roses which are attracting much favorable attention. Zech & Mann renort a great im- provement in trade, especially in the shipping department. Roses are in good supply at this house, including White Killarney, which are none too plentiful in this market. J. E. Quallich, of Cleveland, O., was here on a combined business and pleas- ure trip last week. He is the Ohio rep- resentative for the A. L. Randall Co. with headquarters at Cleveland. The American Bulb Co.'s shipping department is kept lively getting out the bulb orders, saying the good weather favors prompt delivery. John cMeyerIhreaoiCo ismmm mm 1/l/lf P/limVi'.////V A'3!:SS!S. Meyer's Siikalioe BEST FOR FLORISTS' USE Made by John C. Meyer Thread Co. 1 449-1495 Middlesex St., LOWELL, MASS . A- Vanderpoel and wife, 4022 Fifth avenue, will celebrate the 50th anni- versary of their wedding next Satur- day evening, October 1, at Napoleon hall, 3056 Fifth avenue. W. E. Lynch and wife, who are vis- iting friends here, celebrated their twenty-ninth wedding anniversary, September 26. Tonners' are handling a good supply of Golden Glow chrysanthemums in addition to their regular line of stock. Arthur Weatherwax is back on the job at W. J. Smyth's store after en- joying his vacation in New York. The Florists' Club will meet at the Hotel Randolph, next Thursday even- ing, October 6, at 8 o'clock. 548 The American Florist. Oct. 1, Big Crop of Roses Premier--Columbia--Russell"Sunburst Positively the finest stock in this market, particularly Premier, which is a big buy at the prices quoted. Large Cuts of Carnations All the leading varieties grown for this market — THE BEST. CURRENT PRICE LIST— ^«"*n??,-"** fsi:mii>r. 100 Special $20.00 Long 16.00 Medium 10.00 Short 6,00 COLUMBIA. Special IJ15.00 Lonff 12.00 Medium 8.00 Short 4.00 BUSSEM,. 100 Long $20.00 Medium 12.00 Short 6.00 SUNBTOEtST. Long $10.00 Medium 7.00 Short 4,00 CABNATIONS. 100 Fancy $3.50 Good $2.00 to 2, BO CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Dozen White (Early Frost) $3.00 Yellow (Yellow Queen) 3.00 GREENS. 1000 Ferns ; $3,00 Asparagus, bunch 50 Sprengeri 50 WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers of Quality Cut Flowers 30 East Randolph Street, L. D. Phone Randolph 2oSl CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Fred Ronsley is well pleased with business at his store at 322 South "Wa- bash avenue. His sales since he has been at his new location show an in- crease over the same period at East Jackson boulevard, which he has every rig-ht to believe is doing remarkably well. His sales for September 24 were equal to those of the entire week. The Geo. Wittbold Co. is co-operat- ing- with the Evening American in its "Home Beautiful" contest, and has agreed to furnish free of charge, not to exceed $1,000, the necessary material and labor to produce the proper scenic effect surrounding the home to lae given away by that paper. Wietor Bros, celebrated their twenty- seventh anniversary in the wholesale business September 24. They are cut- ting a large supply of stock, including fancy Premier and Columbia roses. Early Frost and Golden Queen chry- santhemums have made their appear- ance at this house. Miss Elsie Ahle and Fred Wittbold, Jr., were married at Des Plaines, Sep- tember 25, and have the best wishes of their many friends for a happy and prosperous future. Bassett & Washburn are in heavy crop with roses and as usual the quality is up to their high standard, with Premier attracting much favor- able attention. Peter Reinberg, Inc, is making a strong bid for business and the new proprietors are well pleased with the results since they assumed charge. Kennicott Bros. CTo. are handling about the only steady supply of Ameri- can Beauty roses in this market, with a strong demand for same. A. Henderson & Co. say the bulb or- ders continue coming in large volume and that the season in this line should prove highly satisfactory. .9$9«9$9«9««S««SS««S«$««9««9««4«S«S««««««S«$S«9999««99«9SS««$9S«^ EfififiSfiSfiOfifieSfiMl v>^.*V**VSf*f>sN»SKNfSKf. Permanite (Prepared Putty) Permanite is a well known product and highly recommended for glazing greenhouse sash; also used to pre- vent leaks in gutters, etc. Per 1 gallon can $2.00 Per 5 gallon can 9.50 Machine for using "Permanite," each 6.60 Rubber Putty Bulb, each 1.40 PERMANITE THINNER (S'Used to thin "Permanite" when same is too heavy for use. Price, per gal $1.50 ' Complete list of many other items free. One Floral Art Album given free with any order of $25.00 or more. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO., Wholesale Florists 1324 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Glazing Points The Perfection Glaziui; Points (double pointed) are very desirable for florists' use. Per box of 1000, $0.60 Cane Sticks Per 100 Per 500 Per 1000 5to7feetlong...$1.75 $8.00 $14.50 Rubber Aprons Good, large size, best quality, can be used either for store or green- house work. Price, each $1.25 AMA Onatt Oo., Inc. Preservers of Natural Foliages \^\ PORTE, IND* Mannfadurers and Importers of Baskets, Florists' Supplies and Decorative Noveltie?> Detroit, Mich. FLORISTS' CLUB MEETING. The meeting of the Florists' Club, Septenaber 21, was held at the Hotel Statler and was attended by 18 mem- bers. President Herman Knope pre- sided and by his rulings indicated that the club will have an efficient presid- ing officer during his term. A. Sylves- ter, treasurer, has energ'etically en- tered upon his duties and indicated by his announcement that all in arrears with their dues will have to see him. The prospects for autumn business were freely discussed and the consensus of opinion indicated a restoration of old time trade' when cooler weather comes and the disappearance of the out-door stock that has been so plenti- ful this summer. 'W. H., Wells, Ann Arbor, was very optimistic and based his views upon the increased enroll- ment of students at the University of Michigan, from where he gets most of the business for his Blumaize Blossom Shop. ! M. Bloy gave an interesting talk on his pet subject, "The Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association," and urged all to attend the meeting of that society at Toronto, October 11-13. Special cars will be provided from this city where many of the members will meet from distant points to travel in a body to the Canadian city. Great preparations are being made for their reception. Fred W. Bitter, the flower pot manufacturer, South Rookwood, Mich., was present with samples of his product and all the growers ex- pressed satisfaction with this new en- terprise located so near to them. On the announcement of the recent death of Anthony Hupprich, veteran pot manufacturer, resolutions of regret were adopted and a committee con- sisting of M. Bloy, Wayne McLaughlin and' J. F. Suchman was appointed to carry the same to the hereaved family. Bowling will be taken up this season and teams were organized for weekly games starting with the first week in October. The next meeting of the club is scheduled for Wednesday, October 19, and will be devoted almost exclu- sively to a report of the F. T. D. meet- ing at Toronto. Thos. L. Berry and Geo. P. Bassett were applicants for membership in the club. NOTES. The home and school gardening committee of the Twentieth Century Club held a successful exhibition in the Armory, September 17-18. The Flor- GREEN SHEET MOSS Fadeless, per bag, $3.50 Natural, " " 1.75 KNUD NIELSEN Evergreen, Ala. fiolden Yellow Sweet Peas McClenahan's Yellow Flower Dje Send for sufBoient to make one quart. Price $1.00, prepaid. MCCLENAHAN'S GREINHOUSES 40tb and Phillips Sts., Oklahoma City, Okla ists' Club donated prizes, which were awarded to every school participating in the exhibition. Many florists also gave prizes and co-operated with the committee in the arrangements and judging of the exhibits. Miss Louise Bamford of the Wind- sor Flower Shop has opened a store at 20 Wyandotte street, Walkerville, Ont. Visitor: A. Miller, Chicago. J. F. S. Kansas City, Mo. AMATEUR PLOWEB GAEDENEBS' ASS'N. The fifth annual autumn show of the Amateur Flower Gardeners' Associa- tion was held in Drexel hall, Septem- ber 17, with excellent displays. About 70 exhibitors entered for the competi- tion, Lucien Rosenwald and wife being the largest entrants, having 91 exhib- its, and winning 27 ribbons and the sil- ver cup given to the exhibitor having the highest number of awards. Mrs. D. T. Hobbs won second place with a total of eight ribbons. For the best display of Ozark dahlias, Mrs. W. C. Berke- meyer won a silver vase, as did Mrs. R. S. Bennet for the best specimen zin- nia. The American Iris Society offered special prizes for iris roots. Prepared Bronze, Violet, Green, Red. Prepared Oak Sprays Prepared Beech Sprays Dyed Green Sheet Moss Fancy and Dagger Ferns Southern Wild Smilax Write or wire The Decorative Greens Go. KINSTON, ALA. H. C. Willis Duncan Jackson Mention the American Florist when writing ARE YOU USING Cut Evergreens FOR FUNERAL WORK 7 They are more satisfactory — they cost you less — it is fashionable to use them. Then why not get in line and order them from us? Place an order for shipment each 1st and 15th. THUJA OCCIDENTAUS TSUGA CANADENSE With or without fruit are the sellers. Order a sample shipment today. BOTANICAL NURSERY CO. WILD FLOWERS 1 103 Court St., LAPEER, MICH. H. Bayersdorfer &Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYTHING 1HE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arcb St., PliUadelphla, Pa. 1921. The American Florist. 553 John Kruchten Co « 30 East Randolph Street, ( Not Incorporated ) WHOLESALE FLORISTS Ii. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICA60, ILL. A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. LonS Distance Telephone, Central 3373. Wention the American Florist when writing Weil^nd-I FLOWER GROWERS TELEPHONE 4CJ kllWADACU AUC CHICAGO cENTiiM.a79 194 N.nA|MM1AVL ILLINOIS Mention the American Florist when writing Tonjii Whoksile CUT FLOWEKS SnppUeB 30 B. Randolph St. -Telephone Central 6284 Cbicago Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. Members of the United States fores- try service and the forestry de- parments in 16 states met here September 20 in the offices of the state conservation commission to prepare for a trip through the northeastern part of the state to study the white pine blis- ter rust. It is estimated that white pine forests in the country to the value of more than half a billion dollars are threatened by this fungus. The party in charge of Clifford R. Pettis, super- intendent, and William G. Howard, as- sistant superintendent, of state for- ests, left the city in the evening to make the first stop at the state nur- sery, Saratoga Springs, where a large number of seedling white pines and other conifers are grown. Public school No. 21 won the cup offered by Mrs. Edward M. Cameron, and school No. 17 the cup offered by the local Rotary Club at the annual ex- hibition of flowers and vegetables by the public school children of the city, held in the State Education huilding, under the auspices of the Woman's Club, September 10. The exhibits were attractively arranged in the big build- ing. Cash prizes were awarded to a number of the pupils for their displays. Frank B. Gilbert, acting state commis- sioner of education, delivered an ad- dress. Ralph G. Winslow led the com- munity singing, and Dr. Edward C. Jones, city superintendent of schools, distributed the prizes. Thirty members of the Albany Flor- ists' Club, their families, and a few friends, went to Kinderhook lake on September 18 to attend the closing of Camp Say It With Flowers, for the season. Secretary Wm. J. McGinn and wife had prepared a dinner and there was plenty of clam chowder through- E.C.AMLINGCO. 1 The Largest, Best Equipped, g I Most Centrally Located | I WIIOLCSnLC I I GUT FLOWER HOUSE I I IN CHICAGO I I 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO | S L. D. Phones: CENTRAL -jJliJ^ S illllillllllllllllllllllUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIflllllllllllllllllllllllHIIIinilllllllllllllllllillli Mention the American Florist when writing YftoMe Rower MM-ltefe Chicago CURRENT PRICE LIST Dozen Roses, Beauty $ 3.00 to $ 6.00 Per 100 Mrs. Chas. Russell 4.00 to 30.00 Butterfly 4.00 to 30.00 Columbia 4.00 to 30.00 Dunlop 4.00 to 30.00 Premier 4.00 to 30.00 Hoosier Beauty... 4.00 to 25.00 " Killarney Brilliant 4.00 to 20.00 White Killarney. . 4.00 to 20.00 " Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 4.00 to 20.00 ' " Milady 4.00 to 30.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward. 4.00 to 20.00 Sunburst 4.00 to 20.00 Ophelia 4.00 to 20.00 Dble. W. Killarney 4.00 to 20.00 " CecUe Brunner.... 2.00 " Our Selection . . . 6.00 Calendulas 2.00 to 4.00 Daisies 2.00 to 3.00 Cattleyas, per doz. 30.00 Gladioli 4.00 to 8.00 Valley 8.00 Carnations 2.00 to 3.00 Asters 2.00 to 8.00 Lilies, per 100 16.00 to 20.00 Adiantum 2.00 to 3.00 Ferns per 1,000 2.60 to 3.00 Galax per 1,000 2.00 Leucothoe 1.00 Sprengerl, Plumosus Sprays 35c to 50c per bunch Mexican Ivy 1.00 Boxwood, 35c per lb., case 9.00 Southern Wild Smilax, per case 7.50 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing out the day. Those who enjoyed fish- ing or boating had ample opportunity to do so, as the day was fine, and the lake noted for both pastimes. R. D. FOURTH EDITION Frice 60 Cents. Cash with Ordei American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing A. L Randall Co., j^m^t^^ Wabash Ave., and La&e SL AMMEl l§B3@ CHICAGO, ILL. WEBS Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing Qeorge Reinberg WHOLESALE FLORISTS Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Columbia. Russell. Milady, White Killarney and Kil- larney Brflllant Roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing NEW IMPORTATION MINIATURE VELVET PANSIES 83.60 per gross. MINIATURE RED POPPIES tl.80 per gross CLOTH CARNATIONS White, Ward, Dark, Red Pink. $35.00 per 1000 SAM SELI6MAN 116 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing 554 The American Florist, Oct. 1, Calf ley as $1.00 each, in lots of | 25 or more. | You will notice quite a re- 1 duction in the price. Lsbiata, | one of the best, is in bloom now, | and we can furnish them in | quantity. | Orchids,^Gardeoias I and Cypripediams I are items we specialize in. | Call on us when you are in the | market for such special stock. | Can we interest you | in regular shipments ? | The Leo Niessen Co. | 1201 Race Street I PHILADELPHIA, - PA. f Branches: Baltimore, Washington. | rflinillliminilMMin iiniiiiiiminiiii iiimiimiii mmiiiiimmimmwHiiii^^ CHOICE ROSES, All Grades. CARNATIONS, EASTER LILIES and All Seasonable Flowers. This Is the exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots. 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Philadelphia. TRADE MAKES A SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT. While business did not make any great strides forward the past week, there was still some improvement, there being a perceptible increase in demand for dahlias, nearly all the re- tail stores stocking up liberally, appar- ently determined to try and force things a bit by making their stores showy and attractive. The weather has set in warm again, being consid- erably above normal, which is not good for the dahlia and other outside flow- ers. There are roses galore, especially in the short grades, the growers ap- pearing to have them on tap as it were, and able to increase their ship- ments at the first sign of activity. The quality is fine, there being 24 inch specials in all the leading varieties. A number of carnations are appear- ing, the flowers are of good size but the stems are short. These had best been disbudded some time back and the strength thrown into the plants, which this year are not any too large. The early chrysanthemums are ap- pearing and it is well that only a few growers have them, as the call is light. Easter lilies are about equal to the demand. Cattleya labiata is now being offered and prices have gone back to $1. Lily of the valley holds its own at last week's figures. There is still quite a quantity of asters, which in the competition with the dah- lias are hard to move. Hardy aster, tritomas, ageratum, cosmos and other outside flowers are seen in great num- bers and help to clutter up the coun- ters in the wholesale shops. r DECORATIVE HOUSE PLANTS. Growers report an active demand for 'all kinds of house plants, ferns par- ticularly being called for in various -sizes. ■ Bach year shows an improve- ment in quality, the specimens in the VteMeHowerMw-KeU Boston, Sept. 2S. Per 100 Ruses, American Beauty... 6.00 ©100.00 Russell 4.00 @ 12.00 Dunlop 4.00® 12.00 Pilgrim 4.00® 12.00 Crusader 6.00® 16.00 White Killarney... B.ipo® 16.00 Ward 4.00® 12.00 Maryland 3.00® 10.00 Hoosier Beauty 4.00® 12.00 Columbia 4.00® 12.00 Hadley 6.00® 16..00 Ophelia 4.00® 12.00 Premier 4.00® 12.00 Butterfly 4.00® 12.00 Adiantum 1.60® 2.00 Asters . . .,. 3.00 Asparagus bclis., per bch.. .50® 1.00 Asparag-us Strings, doz.... 12.00 B. Buttons l.OO Cosmos 1.00® 2.00 Coreopsis 1.00 @ l.BO Cattleyas, per doz 12.00 Delphinium 1.50 Lily of the Valley 12.00 I.ongiflorum Lilies 26.00® 30.00 Smilax, per doz 6.00 Gladioli 4.00® 6.00 Swansonia, per bch 50@ ,75 Chrysanthemums 3.00® 3.50 Carnations 2.00® 3.00 Buffalo, Sept. 28. Per 100 Roses. White Killarney . . .$3.00®$10.00 Dbl. Wht. Killarney 3.00® 10.00 Richmond 3.00® 10.00 Maryland 3.00® 10.00 Sunburst 3.00® 10.00 Columbia 3.00® 15,00 Ophelia 3.0D® 10.00 Russell 4.00® 12.00 Premier 4.00® 12.00 Cecile Brunner 2.00® 3.00 .Agters 1.00® 3,00 Calendulas 1.00® 2.00 Easter Lilies 15.00® 20.00 Mignonette 2.00® 3.00 Rubrum Lilies 6.00® 8.00 Snapdragons 1.00® 2.00 Sweet Peas 40® 1.00 Qladloli 2.00® 5.00 CSirysanthemum Golden Glow 20.00® 35.00 Cincinnati, Sept. 28. Per 100 Roses. Premier 4.00® 10.00 Russell 4.00® 10.00 Columbia 4.00® 10.00 Butterfly 4.00® 10.00 White Killarney ... 4.00® 10:00 Pink Killarney 4.00® 10.00 Sunburst 4.00® 10.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 4.00® 10.00 Ophelia 4.00® 10.00 Baby Doll . 3.00® 4.00 Asters 1.00® 4^00 Cosmos, per dozen bchs... 1.50® 2^00 Easter Lilies 15.00® 20.00 Ferns, per 1,000 3.00 Gala-t, per 1,000 1,50 Plumosus (south) per bch.. .25 Smilax, per string 15® .25 Rubrum 4.00® 8.00 Gladioli 2.00® 4.00 Leucothoe 5.00 ^iillllllillliltiiiiiMiriiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniliitilitiiinliniliniiniiiillliniit'g I Philadelphia Growers' | I Gut Flower Market I A NEW OUTLET FOR CUT FLOWERS The above named corporation an- | \ nounce the opening of a Growers' | ; Cut Flower Market at 1 I No. 7 South Mole St., | I in the heart of the wholesale dis- j I trict, where in their well arranged j i building they are fully equipped for \ \ up-to-date handling of Plants and I = Cut Flowers. Consignments Solicited I WILLIAM C. LY«CH, Manager | I Philadelphia Growers' | I Cut Flower Market | j No. 7 South Mole St., j i PHILADELPHIA, PA. | r.iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirMitiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiniiiiiniiniiii;? Mention the American Florist when writing Boston types offered this year beinfr exceptionally fine. Cibotium and bird's nest ferns are also favorites, the latter selling well in all sizes. A large grower stated that most retailers do not carry enough plants, waiting for the demand to come from the custom- ers before they would order. This he claims was a great mistake, as if plants were shown and featured in the many ways possible, they would not only add beauty to the store, but their decorative value would be shown to customers and enocurage sales, A CONTINUOUS SUPPLY. A dealer in speaking of the increase in the summer business stated that much of it was due to the continuous supply of summer roses and other mar- ket flowers. Growers had found that the newer varieties of roses could be grown on continuously winter and sum- Write Por Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Fine St., St. Louis, Mo. Mention the American Florist when writina Berger Bros. The Choice of the Market in EASTER LILIES, ROSES and All Popular Flowers. Exceptional Service. 1609 Sanson) St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing 1921. The American Florist. 555 tlOLTON & niJNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens CUT FLOWERS PLANTS. BULBS FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE, - WIS. Wholesale Florists' Sapplies THE HOUSE OF MERIT staple Baskets and Seasonable Noveltlea in Quantity JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO lSOg-1311 N. 2nd St., Phila., Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh Gut Flower Go. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Growers of Quality Flowers 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. Mention the American Florist ivhen writing mer without rest, the only check being at times a pinching of buds when the market was plainly overstocked. This kept a marketable supply all through the summer and in consequence more were used, thus increasing the volume of trade. Growers could advance their interests, he said, by carefully grading the stock and seeing that every item was perfect and salable. They may not bring much money but in their perfection they will be certain to give satisfaction and bring the people back for more. The summer returns are like so much velvet, as the flowers are a byproduct, the main feature being to strengthen the plants for winter. It is well to get over the idea that there is no business in summer. There is business, for those who go after it, and the grower who will furnish high grade summer stock will be well pleased with his returns. BACK TO THE ADELPHIA. E. P. Klinger, chairman of the house committee, reports that he was able to make arrangements with the Adelphia hotel in which the Florists' Club is to have all the old privileges for the same figure as the first season. This is good news and should surely result in a greater interest and a much larger attendance. NOTES. The Philadelphia Growers' Cut Flower Market opened its doors at 7 South Mole street, September 26, with a fine assortment of roses from Au- gustus Doemling's large range at Lans- downe, Pa. In its centrally located, well equipped store, with the prestige of Doemling's roses, and other im- portant growers who are expected to connect up with the market, this new house is expecting to be quite a con- tender for business the coming season. Manager Lynch promises that good service will be an important factor. .^\iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiii]jiJ!iyiiiiiiiQiiiiiiiiiiniiiiyuiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiNiii^ I GUST. RUSCH & CO. | ^{flllllllllllllllinillllll^ WHOLESALE FLORISTS ^lllllulliliiinillllllD)^ I Jobbers in Florists' Supplies | I Headquarters of the Cudahy Roses | 1 Pbone Main 124S. P. O. Box 506 IWIII Wi^l IKI=|S 1A#IC 1 = 444-446 MUwankee Street ITIILvVnUrVLLi vVI9. = %iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinini[iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiniim Mention the American Florist when writing VloMe FIovcrM&rKetsS Pittsburgh, Sept. 28. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, spl., per doz. 6.00 fey., per doz. 5.00 " " ex.. per doz. 4.00 " " No. 1. per doz. 1.50 American Legion . 6.00® 20.00 Killarney 4.00® 12.00 Maryland 4.00® 12.00 Sunburst 4.00® 12.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 4.00® 12. on Russell 6.00® 20.00 Columbia 6.00® 20.00 Ophelia 4.00® 15.00 Hilda 4.00® 12.00 Premier 6.00® 20.00 Madam Butterfly .. 4.00® 12.00 Asters ^.0(^(n> 4.00 Carnations 2.00® 4.00 Chrysanthemums, per doz. 2.00® 4.00 Dahlias 2.00® 6.00 Delphinium 4.00® 6.00 Gladioli 3.00® fi.OO Lilies 25.00 Valley 6.00® S.on Ferns, per 1.000 .^.00 G^alax, per 1.000 2.00 Plumosus, per bunch .50 Sprengeri, per bunch .60 Smilax. per doz. strings.... 3.00 Tritoma. per doz 1.50 Philadelphia, Sept. 28. Per loG Roses. Beauty, special ....30.00® 60.00 lancy 10.00® 20.00 Ophelia 2.00® S.OO Columbia 3.00® 10.00 Mrs. Charles Russell 6.00® 20.00 Killarney 2.00® 3.00 Hadley 10.00® 20.00 Sunburst 2.00® 6.00 Wards 2.00® 3.00 " Premier 6.00® 15.00 Adiantum 1.00® 1.50 Asparaprus, bunches .50 Asoaragus, strings 75® 1.00 Asters 1.00® 3.00 Calendulas 1.60® 3.00 Carnations 2.00® 3.00 Cattleyas 1.00® 1.26 Dahlias 2.00® 8.00 Raster Lilies 20.00® 25.00 Lily of the Valley 6.00® 8.00 Smilax .35 SnaT)dVagons. per doz 75® 1.50 Larkspur, per dozen...- 60® 1.50 Gladioli 3.00® 6.00 Two large trucks loaded with crates of dahlias arrive every morning at the Leo Niessen Co., at '7 a. m., during the dahlia season from the Peacock Dahlia Farms. These are all cut and packed to order and immediately de- livered in the original boxes to the va- iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiuiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiliiiiiliimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiimiimiiiiimiiiiiiiii'.i^ THEMcCALLUMCO.1 1 Mannfactnrers — Importers z I FLORISTS' SUPPLIES I I Headquarters: PITTSBURGH, PA. | rjiiiiiiiimiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiriiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiini^ Mention the American Florist when writing MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Sapplies 218 North Fifth St. Send list in for quotations. Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing St. Louis, Sept. 28. Per 100 Roses. Premier 3.00® 12.50 White Killarney.... 2.00® 6.00 Columbia 3.00® 10.00 Ophelia 2.00® 8.00 Russell 3.00® 15.00 Ward 2.00® 6.00 Sunburst 2.00® 8.00 Asters 2.00® 8.00 Dahlias, per 1,000 2.00® 6.00 Fancy Dahlias, per doz... 1.20® 2.00 Delphinium .50 Gladioli 3.00® 6.00 Leucothoe 1.00 Valley 6.00® 8.00 Galax, green, per 1,000.... 1.75 " bronze, per 1,000. 1.75 Ferns, per 1.000 2.50 Milwaukee, Sept. 28. Per 100 Roses. KlU'n'y, W. Kill'n'y 4.00® 12.00 Premier 4.00® 18.00 Ophelia 4.00® 12.00 " Columbia 4.00® 18.00 Ward 4.00® 6.00 Hoosier Beauty ... 4.00® 15.00 Butterfly 4.00® 15.00 Asters 2.00® 4.00 G'ypsophila, per bunch 25® .35 Tjarkspur. per buncli 25® .35 Fancy Ferns, per 1,000.... 2.50 Asparagus, per bunch 50® .75 Dahlias, per doz 36® .50 Gladioli 2.00® 4.00 Lilies, per doz 2.50® 3.00 556 The American Florist. Oct. 1, rious stores. Another trip in tlie after- noon brings orders that go out by ex- press. Many shipments are also re- ceived from other growers. The Robert Craig Co. is erecting two new standard pattern houses 25x 150 feet at their Norwood plant. These are of Lord & Burnham material, iron frame construction and made neces- sary on account of being cramped for room to house their Easter roses and hydrangeas, which must soon come in from the outside. Edward Reid says business can not come any too soon now for them, for with such roses as these, holding up a bunch of special Columbias, they send them away happy and glad to come again. There is a rumor of a new range of 10 houses 25x200 feet each, to be erect- ed in the immediate future in Dela- ware county. These are to be devoted to the culture of roses. T. Nelson Geiger has returned from an enjoyable automobile trip through New England. Mr. Geiger is an ardent automobilist who especially delights in long distance tours. Berger Bros, are especially proud of their choice dahlias which are now selling close up each day. The past week has shown a marked improve- ment In all lines. Wm. P. Gude and his son Wm. F., Jr., spent a few days la^t week with John Westcott at his Waretown bun- galow. K. New York. A VISIT TO BRONX PAEK. Residents of this city have been ac- cused of being distant in manner and the growth of the city applies this im- plication truthfully to points of inter- est within its limits. This was in our mind on arriving at the Bronx park, September 25. It was a beautiful day for a ramble through the hemlock for- est to the old Lorillard mansion but the dahlia exhibition in the Museum building was nearer in more ways than one and we were soon having' a close- up view of this fiower cherished in memory and wonderfully developed by the specialists. We feel like saying that the clans were all there but no- body ever accused the dahlia of being Scotch, however. All the types were arranged to show the flowers singly and collectively in the glory of premi- ums won or striven for and the awards carried no thorns. The cactus has been shorn of thorns, why not premi- ums? The cacti collection of about 700 varieties is now being transferred to winter quarters in the greenhouses. The various species range from tiny plants to the great organ cactus 15 feet high. The collection was started in 1900 with a purchase of many plants from M. C. Simon, of Saint- Ouen, Paris, France. NOTES. J. S. Orlowski, manager of the J. S. Orlowski Floral Co. Ltd., was a week in making the trip from Kitchener, Ont. He has not beeh here in 12 years and next time he will travel by rail. He intended going to Detroit, Mich., but has changed his mind. Owing to warping and shrinkage the Bermuda lily bulb cases leave a trail of sand behind them. An uptown Amer- ican Railway Express agent refused a shipment recently until a strong out- side cover was tacked on. Doyle & Booth, 112 West 28th street, on September 22 received the first ship- ment of pink and brown Unaka chry- santhemums. Good flowers and stems four and one-half feet in length. They were grown by James Didoto, of Bound Brook, N. Y. George E. M. Stumpp has filed suit in the supreme court against Mrs. Helen Haggin, wife of Ben-Ali Hag- gin, creator of exotic stage tableaux, to recover $374.70 for alleged pur- chases of flowers. A peddler was selling a wagon load of dahlias on a Seventh avenue corner one evening last week at two bunches for 15 cents, 25 in a bunch. The flow- ers were in a fairly good condition. A new theatre, the Music Box, opened here September 22 with a revue. The dramatic critics predict popularity for one of the tunes, the title of which is "Say It With Music." Robert Mason, well known in the retail trade, who for a year was with Carbalo & Martin, florists of Havana, Cuba, has returned to this city and is now with Malandre Bros. Many floral prizes were awarded at the Suffolk county fair held at River- head, L. I., recently. James Duthie and M. Kirby, both of Oyster Bay, were the judges. The A. T. Boddington Co. seed store on Chambers street has been closed and the fixtures sold, part of them go- ing to Barnett Bros. D. K. Rochester, N. Y. WEDDINGS AND FUNEKALS HELP TRADE. Business has been fair during the month, due principally t^ a large num- ber of funerals. Carnations are again on the market, the blooms being large but the stems are short. A small sup- ply of chrysanthemums is arriving, the quality being very good. Excellent roses in all varieties are plentiful at present. Cattleyas and orchids, though scarce, grade well. Primroses, bego- nias and celosia are selling now as flowering plants. NOTES. Geo. T. Boucher's new greenhouses situated on Penfleld road, Brighton, are almost finished. He has five houses 20x100 feet, the plot of ground con- sisting of seven acres. He has been very successful in growing the new aster, Imperial, which is a beautiful salmon pink of excellent lasting quali- ties. His Dutch bulbs which arrived recently are of excellent quality. Saturday was "Blessing of the Graves" Day and quantities of asters, gladioli, roses and ca:rnations as well as wreaths were used for decorating the graves. J. B. Keller & Sons are cutting yel- low and white chrysanthemums. The men of the store had a com and sau- sage roast at Charlotte, September 25. John Vollmer and Edw. Gesund spent two days at Geneva, N. Y., recently, where they had a wedding decoration. Word has been received from Chas. Meyers, who is at Raybrook sanitari- um, that he is improving slowly. H. B. Wilson is cutting some fine carnations at his Hudson avenue green- house. The Rochester Floral Co. is featur- ing Paper White narcissi. Salter Bros, made a special feature of asters, September 25. Chester. Oklahoma City, Okla. Chrysanthemums are now obtaina- ble in quantity and carnations and roses have greatly improved, finding ready sale. THE FASHION SHOW. The stores of the city were hand- somely decorated for the Fashion show which was held last week, the flower shops as usual leading in artistic dis- plays. The Stiles Co. window repre- sented an out-door wedding under a latticed arbor, trimmed with smilax and wistaria. The Foster Floral Co. featured huge pink urns filled with Columbia roses, and the windows of Furrow & Co. were a study of pride, each having an imitation peacock standing on a fence with an old-fash- ioned street lamp as a background. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing w. li. doyiie; A. E. BOOTH Doyle & Booth Wholesale Florists Consignments Solicited Telephone: Watklns 10255. 112 West 28th St., NEW YORK J. J. COAN, he. WHOI/ESAIiE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 641S St 5891 Watklns »T vt i 81 and 43 W. 18th St., WfiW lOtK Gold Letters and Scripts Best and cheapest on the market. Write for samples and prices. J. LICHTENBERGER 1560 Avenae A, NEW TOBK OIXX Telephone Chelsea 5713 For prompt and satisfactory results ship to Siillivai], Dolao & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 112 West 28th Street, NEW YORK All Seasonable Flowers. HARRY CHARLES Wholesale Floplst VIOLETS 104 West 28t!i St., NEW YORK CITY Phone Chelsea 8071. Consignments Solicited The Batten Floral & Seed Co. featured an artistic display of imported fruit. Furrow & Co. is cutting some choice lily of the valley. Paxji Richmond, 1921. The American Florist. 557 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET Telephones: NEW YORK CITY 3864and31B8Watklns HHiVV 1\/J\IV 1*111 1921— ESTABLISHED 1887 Commission dealer in Cut Flowers at the entrance of the Great Wholesale Flower Market, 43 West 18th Street. Solicits ROSES, CARNATIONS. VALLEY, ORCHIDS. Best facilities (or handling. Highest Prices. Quick Returns. Frompt Payments. Telephones: Watltins 0167-3058. N. Y. City J. K. ALLEN 43 West 18th St. J. K. ALLEN William Mackie Wholesale Flopist 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Carnations and Sweet Peas of Fine Quality. Telephone: 7S9 Watklns Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESAIiE COMMISSION All the New and .Standard Varieties of Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, £to. 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YOBK Telephones: Watklns 300 and 301 Mention the American florist when writing . C. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: 3870-3871 Watklns A complete assortment of the best in the marlcet can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing William P. Ford WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Watldns Mention the American Florist when writina Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Floplst 109 W. aSt'i St., NEW YORK TeL 608 and 609 Watklns CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Chelsea 692S I. Goldstein Wholesale Florist 31 and 43 W. 18th St., New York Prompt and earefnl attention to yonr interests. Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing Joseph A. Millaog Wholesale Florist 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone: 2046 Watklns Mention the American Florist when writing YloMeHoverM^KeU New Yoke, Sept. 28. Per 100 Roses. Beauty $1.00@$30.00 American Legion ... 2.00® 10.00 Columbia 1.00® 10.00 Pilgrim 1.00® 6.00 ■' Hadley 1.60® 10.00 Dunlop 1.00® 6.00 Dble. Wht. Killarney 2.00® 10.00 ■White Killarney ... 1.00® 4.00 " Aaron Ward 1.00® B.OO Opheliaj BO® 10.00 Premier 1.00® 10.00 Scott Key 2.00® 35.0.0 " Sunburst , l.BO® 6.0.0 Asters 26 @ 2.0O Adlantum Croweanum and Hybrid 1.00® 1.50 Asp. Plumosus sprays 1.00® 2.00 Asp. Plumosus. per bch... .25® .6.0 Bouvardia, per bunch .50 Carnations, select 2.00® 3.00 Carnations, ordinary 1.00® 1.60 Cattleyas 35. 00 ©100.00 Chrysanthemums, per doz. 1.00® 2.00 Dahlia^ 60® 3.00 Delphinium, per bch 15® .30 Gardenias, per doz 35® 3.00 Gladiolus 1.00® 4.00 Hydrangeas, per doz .50 Larkspurs, per dozen 25® .50 L. Auratum 15.00® 20.00 L. Rubrum 3.00 Leucothoe, per 1000 6.00® 7.00 Lilies, white 26.00 Lily of the Valley 2.00® 10. Oa Smilax, doz. strings 1.26® 1.60 Sweet Peas 50® 2.00 Galax, green and bronze. per 1000 2.00® 2.50 Perns, per 1000 2.00® 2.60 Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Flortsts and Cot Flower Ezclmnge 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 798 and 799 Watklns Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading growers. Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing HERMAN WEISS 121 W. 28th St., NEW YORK 'Mnms, Snapdragons, Roses, Carnations, Bonvardias, Pompons and Orchids. As Well As All Other Flowers in Seasdn. Member New York Wholesale Florists' Protective Ass'n Mention the American Florist when writina iliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitMiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiitiimiiiiriiiiiin I Telephones "" „,,y„3 \i-{fS^} ' 4423 Presiden L United Cut Flower Co., i« WHOLES AliERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK PHONE 1^5} WATKINS WM. KESSLER Wholesale Flopist 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing 3iiiiiiiiiniitiMiiiininiiiitiiitiittiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiriiiiiitiiiiiiii[iiiiiiiriniin[iiiiniinii£ I Telephone Watldns 9254 | I Edward Brennerl i Wholesale Florist | I 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK | Everytliing in Cut Flowers | I Consignments Solicited. iiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniininiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiniiniimiiiiii N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coosan Bids.. iiii)iii*>iHiiiiiiiiiii>iiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiMniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiin Mention the American Florist when writing Send your Droers for linicago and Sob* mbsto ^^ All orders carefully filled eaiS^^oBSt' under the supervision of H^ypg^ 6E0RGE ASMUS, Mgr. ^^^ wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member of Florists' TeleeraiJi Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y, FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLEYELANB EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Ttelegrapli Delivery, Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER -iXOWERS'- Mail and Telegraph orders carefully flUefl, ;Z 138-140 Fourth St.,East Mention the American Florist when writing CHARLES L SCHMIDT 23 No, Second St., Harrisburg, Pa. Night and da,y Bervlc3 In all Central Pennsylvania. Itf ention the American Florist when writing TACOMA. WASH. California riorists win take care of all telegraph orders. ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS A R 01 TNn Flowers and Service /\I\V/ U 11 1/ conservatories. Diai THE BELLEVUE-STRATFORD BROAD AT WALNUT STS. Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. BOHANNON FLORAL CO. 75 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO Member of F. T. Dl Staten Island, N. Y. " " ALEX. S. GEORGE ^^_,i,>_yv (Not Incorporated! &m8l? FLORAL ARTIST Oflorisn 423-425 Richmond Terrace ^*--^^ (V. M. C.) Bnff alo, N. ¥."="= « S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Anderson service means Irc-sh, stjrdy stock and promptdeliveries in Bufialo.LOCkport, Nia^ra Falls and Western :< evf York. Members ot Florists' Telegraph Delivery. HARTFORD, CONri. George G. McClnnie Established 1897. Fresh Flowers 165 Main Street Bight in the Hospital District. Member of F. T. D. Association. The Florist E.MONROe ST. CLEVELAND, O. AMD VICINITy. BRAMLEY & SON 1811 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers In the City TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINUS PHILZIDELPHIZI, PTl. Chas. H. Grakelott Broad St., at Comberland Members of Florists' Telegrraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when icritina Boston, Mass. Houghton Gorney ^ Flower Shop ^ UNDER THE PARK STREET CHURCH Centrally located. Each order receives my personal attention. Best facilities forstiipping Mention the American Florist when writing LITTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. 1921. The American Florist. 559 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by j^asagsssg$ggggS$ggggS$Sgggggggggi a:aggigigSS$SgSggagS8g$SSgSSgSSggggg4W»WWSSgg>»»>»;>saggSr»>;^^ A. LANGE, Chicago 77-79 East Madison Street Member of F. T. D. WE ARE AWAITING YOUR ORDER. Best Flowers, Service and Delivery No Order Too Small or Too Large. Careful Attention to All. I We are located in the heart of Chicago, and make all deliveries in the city and suburbs ENGLAND 745 Buckingham Place L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send ns your retail orders. We have the Best Facilities in tlie City No. branch stores. Established 1857. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Randolph & McGlements ^ „^Floral ExpertsHi.,5 I 5936 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. | Mention the American Florist when writina ROCHESTER. N. V. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester ph. B06. Long Dist. Bell ph. 2189 Members of Florists' Teleeraph Pellv^ry. Mention the American Florist when writina LOS AliGELES. CHLIF. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goidenson Out Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade discount. 229 WEST THIRD STREET Mention the American Florist when writinp YoD can "Sa; It ffitl Flowers" lo anysoe in the British Isles through Bees' Flower Serrice. (Members F. T. D.) Bold Street LIVERPOOL Steamers arrir- iD{ at or leaving any port can be served at a few hours' notice. (.Memhers F. T. D.'/ PHONES: 1501 and L16S2 PROM HAMPTON ROADS, West Lake, ole Lines (Liverpool). PROM NEWPORT NEWS, Soestdyk, Hol- land-America Line (Rotterdam). October 4. PROM BOSTON, Maryland, I. M. M. Lines (Hamburg). Roussillon, French Line (Havre). October 5. Paris, Prench Line (Havre). Michigan, I. M. M. Lines (Avonmouth). G'asconier, Belgian Line (Antwerp-Revel). PROM BALTIMORE, Mahopan, I. M. M. Lines (London-Antwerp). PROM GALVESTON, Napierian, I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). October 6. Manchuria, I. M. M. Lines (Hamburg-Dan- zig). Empress of India, Cunard-Anclior Line (Liverpool). October 8. Menominee, I. M. M. Lines (London). Nevisian, I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). Cortonia, Cunard-Anchor Line (London). Columbia, Cunard-Anchor Line (Glasgow). San Lorenzo, Porto Rico Line (San Juan). PROM MO.NTREAL, Vindelia, Cunai-d-An- chor Line (London). PROM PHILADELPHIA, Scythian, I. M. M. Lines (London). FROM NEW ORLEANS, Amsteldyk, Hol- land-America Line (Rotterdam). Mention the American Florist when writina OMAIin. NEB. Bess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Farnum St. Members of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writina BROOKLVM, N. V. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST BleTen Stores ""store- Lewis Ave. Cor. Hancock St. Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City, Brooklyn and Long Island. Member of Florists' Telegrraph Delivery. CHICAGO ' 75 E. Adams St. HENRY mNSTON, ILL. ceS?.'fs.. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 560 The American Florist, Oct. 1, 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. Largest Retail Florists in Westchester County. Members F.T.D. Established 1908. New York floral Co. Yonkers, N. Y. NewRochelle,N.Y. Cor. Manor House Square 542 Main St KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. ^S^K's ±LOWkRS Members of Florists' Telegrraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing KANSAS CITY, MO. The Apollo FlowerShop 4 East 11th Street We Carry the Largest Stock of Cut Floirers in the City. We iPIease the People. Home Ph.: Main 3662 Bell Ph.: Main 1034 Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Milwaukee, Wis.-4a=^= 'FOX'S Incorporated 437-39-41 Milwaukee Street Members of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. SAVANNAH, GA.-< f John Wolf I The Largest Grower i of Cut Flowers In the South |Hl|«||«||H|H||g||»<||H| |H|><|ia iSllg|lg|lglHllgl l«llgl51|5||g||51g|gj^ Lang Floral & Nursery Co. 1314 Uoin Street, DaUa«. Xexas. Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Texas, Oklahoma. Louisiana, New Mexi- co. No orders too large, none too small. Members of Florists' Teleeraph DellTerr. FREY & FREY 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists' Telegraph DeUverr. City Index to Retail Florists Pilling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y, — Eyres. 106 State St. Albany. N. Y. — Banker's. Boston, Mass. — Penn, the Florist. Boston, Mass. — Houghton Gorney Fl. Shop. 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 — Eohannon Flower Shop. Chicago — Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St. Chicago — Congress Flower Shop. Chicago — A. Lange, 77-79 E. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, W. Madison. Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., Buckingham PI. Chicago — Henry Wittbold & Son. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. 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 Park Floral 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., B'way. Detroit, Mch. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. El Paso, Tex. — Potter Floral Co.^ Evanston, 111, — Henry Wittbold & Son. Galesburg, 111. — Pillsbury's Flower Stores. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Orand Rapids Fl. Co Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith Floral Co.. Inc. V, Hartford, Conn. — ^Welch's Flower Shop, if' Hartford. Conn. — Geo. G. McClunie >'^ Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt. Kansas City, Mo.- — W. J. Barnes. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — Apollo Flower Shop, i'he Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Bock Flower Co. Knoxville, Tenn. — Baum's Home of Flowet-s . La Crosse, Wis. — Salzer Floral Gardens. Lincoln, Neb.- — Frey & Frey. Liverpool, Eng. — Bee's, Ltd. Los Angeles — ^Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn.. — Idlewild Greenhouses. Memphis, Tenn. — Memphis Floral Co. Miami, Fla.- — The Exotic Gardens. Milwaukee, Wis. — Fox's, Incorporated. Montreal, Que., Can. — Dominion Floral Co. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — The Rosary Floral Co. Newark. N. J. — Phillips Bros. New Britain, Conn. — Welch's Flower Shop. New Orleans, La. — Matairie Ridge Nur. Co New Orleans, La. — Chas. Eble. New Orleans, La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New Rochelle, N. Y. — New York Floral Co New York — A. Eckrich, 924 Madison Ave. New York — Alexander, Florist. New York — A. T. Bunyard, Madison Ave. New York — Broadway Florist. New York — N. Christatos. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Hession. New York — Irene Hayes. New York — Kottmiller. New York — Malandre Bros. New York — Matthew A. Battista. New York — A. Meyer, 1062 Madison Ave. New York — Olympia Florist. New York — G. B. M. Stumpp. Oklahoma City, Okla. — Furrow & Co. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Famum St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Paterson, N. .!.- — Edward Sceery. Philadelphia, Pa. — Charles H. Crakelow. Philadelphia, Pa. — J. J. Harbermehl's Sons. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McCIementa. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Mrs. E. A. Williams Roanoke, Va. — Fallon, Florist. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons. Salt Lake City, Utah — Evans Floral Co. Salt Lake City, Utah — Miller Floral Co. Staten Island. N. Y. — Alex S. George. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi. Savannah, Ga. — John Wolf. St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Citiei and for all points In the Northwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Mention the American Florist when writing SEATTLE, WASB. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Members «f Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing NEW ORLEANS, LA. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist Sonth 121 BARONNE STREET Members of Florists' Telesraph Delivery, Mention the Am,ericam, Florist when writing KNOXVILLE. TENN. Baum's Home of Flowers Personal attention given to orders For Knoxville and East Tennessee. Member F. T. D. Mention the American Florist when writing FOR ST. LOUIS WIRE Grimm & Gorly Mention the American Florist when writing Seattle, Wash.- — Hollywood Gardens. Seattle, Wash. — Rosala Bros. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. B. Matthewson. 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. Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St Washington. D. C— Bla'ckistone, Inc. Washington, D. C. — Geo. H. Cooke. Washington, D. C. — Louise Flower Shop. Washington, D. C. — G'ude Bros. Washington, D. C. — Geo. C. Shaffer. Wichita, Kan. — W. H. Gulp & Co. Worcester, Mass.- — Littlefield, Florist. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop. Yonkers, N. Y. — New York Floral Co. 1921. The American Florist. 561 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in otiier 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. Summer Season. Hession Madison Ave. and 76 St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers BEST IS THE MARKET AT REASOXABIiE PRICES Plant Specialists ,o^iE%5 Member of Florlstg' Teleiraph Delivery. Chicago < Congress Flower Shop CONGRESS HOTEL 520 South Michigan Ave. MRUf VODIC Telephone Audubon 6618 ■■^"' i^ **■*■»■ BstabllBhed 1906 Olympia Florist (PKTKR I.AMBOS A CO.) 3799 Broadway, S. W. Cor. ISSth St. FRKSH CUT FLOWERS DAILY Ciders from Other Cities filled with promptness MEMPHIS, TENN. Memphis Floral Company MAIN AND UNION WIRB US Oklahoma City OKLAHOMA FURROW & CO. 205 W. Main St. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York's Favorite Flower Shop Fifth Avenue at S8ih Street Member F. T. D. Ass'n. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO ALFRED HANNA & SONS will fill your orders for Designs and Cut Flowers In Michigan. BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOHMILLER Mention the American Florist when writina 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK NEW YORK. Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd Sf. •Phone, Colnmbas 6883 The name "Malandre Brothers" on a box of flowers is a Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. Members of Florists' Telesraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writina PITTSBURGH, PA. A.W.SmithCo. KEENAN BIjDG. Largest Floral Establishment In America Fstablished 1874 Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writina NEW yORK. BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. Cor., 72d St. Phone Columbus 6468 Branch: 840 Westchester Ave., Bronx. Phone: Intervale 4990. ' Mention the American Florist when writina Kansas City, Mo.|^^^^ Samuel Murray 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery WICHITA, Kansas ^tfyiSr" W. H. CCLP & COMPANY Quality Flowers Personal Service Members F. T. D. El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Uemlers of Florists' Ttelegraph Delivery. Kansas City, Mo. Kansas and Westers Missoori. Up-to-date Service. F. T. D. Est. 1890 DARD 341 Madison Ave. Opp. Hotel Biltmore New York The Leading Florist for nearly Half a Century Mention the American Florist when writina Albany, N. T. The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writina NEW yORK FstabUshed 1S49 David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders by Telegraph Prompilf Filled Phones 1662-1653 ColBmbns Mention the American Florist when writina J. W. RODGEBS Elks' DnUdlng navfmi O South Jefferson Street L'dy lUH, \J, Telegraph orders for Dajrton will receive our immediate and careful attention. Mention the American Florist when writina 562 The American Florist. Oct. 1, 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. DETROIT'S lieading Florists JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS 1314 Broadway PHILIP BREITMETER, - PresC'ot Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Worcester's Shop of Quality and Service Randall's Flower Shop 22 Pearl St., WORCESTER, MASS. Member F T. D. BROOKLVN, N. V. JAMES WEIR,Iiic. FLORIST S24 Fnlton St., cor. Flerrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good care and prompt attention. Phones 27t-271 Main. WnSHinGTON. D. c. Louise Flower Shop Coimecticnt Ave., at N. St., N. W. Bliss ]x>ni8e W. Dangherty, Proprietress Phones — Franklin 3579, 3841, 3848 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. MICHIGAN. Orders will be care- fully cared tor by Henry Smith Floral Co , Inc. Wholesale and Retail Florists of Grand Rapids. r.T.a{ Mention the American Florist when writing Send Telegraph, Telephone or Mall Orders for florist's service in this vicinity to The Dominion Floral Go. 484 St. Catherines St. West, Montreal, Que., Canada Every order receives prompt and careful attention. VVnSHIIIGTOli, D. c BLACKlSTONE,i«c. 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service Telephones : Lenox 2352 Lenox 7019 1062 Madison Ave., Near 80th St. NEW YORK Orders from other cities promptly tilled. TORONTO, CnN. Canada's Best Known and Most Reliable Florist "siL Dunlop's 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere in Canada and eruarantee safe arrival. San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery ^/^^ Washington, D.C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street LA CROSSE, WIS. Send your orders for flowers for de- livery in this city and vicinity to Joho A. Salzer Seed Co. Quality an ' Service Assured Nashville, stores Chattanooga and Atlanta MEMBER PlorJsfs' telegraph Z>e/jVery Mention the American Florist when writing New York 44 Carmine Street Phone 1274 Spring Out of Town and Steamer Orders Promptly Filled if \ Cincinnati, O. HARDESn & CO. 150 East Fourth Street THE BEST THAT GROWS. EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. =^ New York's SHOP OF QUALITY Irene Hayes,i«c F. T. D. 799 parit Avenue Telephone Rhinelander 0202 and 0203 CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHBPPARD 532-534 RACE STREET Successor to the HILL FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. NEW YORK. A. ECKRICH (Successor to Charles E. Omneirsld) FLORIST 924 Madison Ave., bet. 73rd & 74tb Sts. Phone: 9864 Rhinelaiider. Orders from Other Cities PromptI; Filled SALT LAKE CITV. Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 850,000 Square Feet of Modern Glass First-class stock and service. Usual discount. We reach the whole of Utah and to Central part of Nevada and Idaho Members of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. 1921. The American Florist. 563 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the tradj in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. HARTFORD. CONN. Flower WELCH'S K Also Store at New Britain, Conn. EstabUshed 1SS5. Members of Florists' Xeleeraph DeUverr. Mention the American Florist when writing Colorado Springs, Col Wholesale and Betail Pikes Peak Floral Co. Orders Carefnlly Executed Members of Florists' Teleerraph Delivery. DENVER. COLO. y he Park I.LGILU$,Fniaad. 1 101^(11 wO* E.P.NEIMAN.Srariu;. GALESBURG. ILL. AND CENTRZIL ILLINOIS Pilisbury's Flower Stores Yonr orders will receive caretul attention. Members of Florists' Teleerraph Delivery. KANSAS CITV. MO. Established over 30 years Cjouthwest comer of 11th and McGee Sts. WASfflNGTOfi D. C. Gudes* cuoe BRos.cak FLORISTS iiursTNMt WMMINOTONAa Uemliers of Florists' Telegraph neliveiyo =\ LOUISVILLE, KY.= AUGUST R. BAUMER MASONIC TEMPLE Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. ST. LOUIS, MO. r. H. WEBER N. E. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sts. Flowers delivered in Clity and State oa Short Notice. Member of Florists' Telesrraph Delivery. CHICAGO ^n^k^"^ Central Floral Co. DETROIT 132 N. State, CHICAGO 1331 Broadway, DETBOIT Best aervica In both cities and adjolnlner territory. Member of Florists' Teleerraph Delivery. Mention the Avuerican 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 EDWARD SCEERY Passaic, N. J. F. T. D. Paterson, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing s==Washington, D. C.== GEO.H.COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and I. Street '■^^^— ^^^— ■ Mention the American Florist when writing FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY OF ''Home Grown Flowers" Get in touch with MATTHEWSON'S, '^^^It^.' Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing MEWARI, E J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telecraph Delivery. Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY>S liARGEST FLOWER STORE. Mention the American Florist when writing HEART OF NGWSiITK, If. Je The Rosery Floral Co. 167 Market St. at Sroad St. EVERYTHING IN FLOWERS Prompl Deliveries to any town or ats mtitt 150 miles of Hewaik Telephone Market 494 Mention the Am,erlcan Florist when writing BROOKLYN, N. V. HUGO H. JAHN FLORIST 710 Nostrand Ave., cor. Prospect Place Phone: 195 2 Lafayette. Flowers Delivered Anywhere. Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when loritinn "WE NEVER SLEEP" GREENHOUSES mOllipllISp iBDIli 89 South Main St. "Up-to-the-Minute" Service and Execution, Every Flower in Season. Telephone Lenox 3822 New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison Avenue Id tbe Heart of most exclusive residential section. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Famam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Telegraph DaUvery. Mention the American Florist when writing 564 The American Florist. Oct. 1, Ihe Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. L. L. Olds. Madison, Wis., Hresident; Alex. Forbes, Newarli, N. J.. First Vice- Presidem: Louis B. Renter, New Orleans. L.T,.. Second Vice-President; C. E. Keudel 216 Prospect Avenue. S. F., Cleveland, Ohio, Secretary-Treasurer; Cuitis Nye Smith, 73 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., Counsel. The fortieth annual uieetinj;; will be held June, 1922. Wholesale Grass Seed Dealers' Ass'n. VVm. G. bcurlett. Baltimore, Md., Hresi- deut; J. Chas. McCullough, Cincinnati, O., Vice-President; Clarence K. J. nes, 110 South Street, Baltimore, Md.. Secretary- Treasurer. Curtis Nye Smith, Boston, Mass. Counsel. The nfxt annual meeting will be held June, 1922. Seed rye is selling well. Bloomsdale spinach is a scarce item. Italian rye grass seed Is a shade easier. Burpee's new wholsale list of sweet peas shows some very fine color work. Visited New York : Howard M. Earl, of the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y. Carl Cropp, of Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, left last week for Old Mission, Mich., wh«re Mrs. Cropp is recovering- from a light case of ptomaine poison- ing. Visited Chicago : A. Mathers, rep- resenting the I^verett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn.; P. B. Dawson, rep- resenting Chas. Sharpe & Co., Sleaford, Bng. Newark, N. J. — Alex Forbes and son returned last week from a business and pleasure trip in the Catskill cauli- Hower district. Crops are bringing good prices. Mrs. Peter Henderson, widow of the late New York seedsman, died recently in Ijondon, Eng., age 86 years. Mrs. Henderson was his second wife and since his death has lived much abroad. Cucumber seed in the Rocky Ford region of the Arkansas River valley, as already stated in these columns, has been badly damaged on account of lack of water. It is now reported the seed will contain much light stock, which will be blown out in cleaning. Other vine seeds are in like condition there. HjALMAR Hartman & CO., Copen- hagen, Denmark, in their crop report of last August show reduced acreage in most items and considerable damage from insects. Cauliflower acreage nor- mal, yield uncertain because of drought and insect injury. Cabbage, Brussels sprouts and kale, in greatly reduced acreage, have likewise suffered from drought and insects, Watkins & Simpson, Ltd., London, Eng., have issued a handsome booklet showing the firm's offices, warehouses and seed farms, with portraits of the founder, Alfred Watkins, directors and heads of departments. The business was established in 1876 and the firm has enjoyed steady growth with con- stantly increasing demand for its vege- table and flower seed specialties. J. M. Bridgeford, the managing director, made an extended tour of the United State and Canada the past summer and was very favorably impressed with trade possibilities here. PIETERS-'WHEELER SEED CO.'S NEW CLEANING PLANT, GILROY, CALIF. Washington, D. C. — The general supply committee will receive pro- posals for the supply of grass and feed seeds for the use of executive depart- ments and other establishments of the government in this city, bids in dupli- cate to be opened October 10 at 2 p. m. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co's Cleanteg' Plant A representative of one of the lead- ing seed houses of the United States, during a recent inspection of Pacific coast seed establishments, paid a visit to the plant of the Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co., Gilroy, Calif. After a thor- ough inspection of its new seed clean- ing house, he pronounced it the most up-to-date he had yet seen and the last word in garden seed cleaning. The accompanying illustration gives an ex- cellent view of the plant. A conveyor carries the seed in bags from the lower floor to the top of the building, four stories in height, where it is passed into hoppers and proceeds, by gravity, through three sets of mills and over or through 12 screens, of the very latest improved clipper type, coming out of the bottom mill a finished product, ready for the market. Formerly it was necessary to clean all seed two or three times, and in using cup eleva- tors, there was a possibility of mix- tures resulting. The Pietei-s-Wheeler Seed Co. is the Wholesale Growers SELECT STOCKS Beet Carrot Lettuce Onion Parsley Pai>snip Radish Sweet Peas PIETERS=WHEELER SEED CO. GILROY, CALIFOKNIA first concern on the Pacific coast to in- stall a conveyor, gravity cleaning ma- chine and compressed air for cleaning out the mills after each variety has. been run through. New York Seed Trade. At the auction sale of Arthur T. Boddington, Inc., last week, the good will, including right to lease up tO' May 1, 1922, at present rental of $283 per month, sold for $500. Mailing list with 9,000 names, index qard system. and two addressing machines to Chas. Schwake, $100. Heller seed cabinets, about 50 ilineal feet, sold in two lots for about $230. Four large sections open cabinets for packages, $10. Bulk vegetable seeds averaged 75 cents per bag. Flower seeds bought by Chas. Schwake for $35. A large quantity of packages sold for nominal sums. Four typewriters averaged $25 each. Five desks in good condition, $20 each. Ofiice partition bought by Bar- clay Nursery, $60. Cabinet counters brought about $125. The attendance- included H. Hogewoning, Langeler of Van Waveren & Son, J. Slpeelman, Sterling and Muller of Muller & Sealy^ Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. K^ _| ^ ^ ■ _^ ^^ Growers for the Wholesale Trade only. B B B^ n S I n n onion, lettuce, Cabbot, Pabbnif, Pabslbt, Celebt, Endive, ^^ ^^ ^^ ■ Salsitt and Mixed Sweet Peas. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O m P 8 H V , llIC iy3i. The American Florist. 565 Garden Seed Beans Growing I/ima and pole varieties is my specialty. My growing contract ofEer for fall delivery will be mailed upon request. Henry Berrien Fish Carpinteria, Calif. L. D. WALLER SEED GO. Growers of Choice Sweet Pea, Nasturtium and Flower Seeds. GUADALUPE, CALIFORNIA LAWN SEED MIXTURES FIELD SKEDS Atlantic Grass Seed Co. WHOLES ALE 46 W. Broadway, NEW YORK CITY Dutch and French Bnlbs CJ.Speelman&Sons I Lagarde & Speelman Sassenheim, Holland I Ollionles.Var. France NEW YORK OFFICE 470 GREENWICH ST. Pacific Coast Representative, Mr. w. b. Clarke, Box 543, San Jose, Calif. W. Marshall, Fels of Julius Roehrs Co., Meyer of Barclay Nursery. Chas. Schwake, Trlvett of Deitz & Trlvett, Campkin of Dean & Campkin, Kearney of Stumpp & Walter, R. I. Irwin, Smith of Weeber & Don, Georg-e Burnett and Walter Barnwell of Burnett Bros., W. J. Guille and E. A. Hartland, of Vaug-han's Seed Store and V. L,. Out- erbridge of Henry & Lee. The first meeting of creditors of J. M." Thorburn & Co., in bankruptcy, will be held at the office of Peter B. Olney, referee in bankruptcy, 68 William street. New York, October 4, 1921, at 11 a. m., when creditors may prove claims, etc. A Glaser, receiver, is mail- ing letters to seed firms requesting bids for all or part of the business. His headquarters are at 116 Nassau street. Stumpp & Walter have put on a new florists' supply Ford truck for city and suburbs. Both mail and counter bulb trade have been held back by summer weather. Iowa Seed Dealers' Association. AMES MEETING, SEPTEMBER 28. The autumn meeting of the Iowa Seed Dealers' Association was held at Ames, September 28, with a very good attendance. Very little business was transacted, other than a discussion of the state seed law in its application to the sale of seeds. An instructive and entertaining visit was made to the trial grounds and farms of the Iowa State college, inspecting the growth of new and old plants. Much enthusiasm JERUME B. RICE SEED CO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS America's Largest Producers of Seed Peas Also a Complete Line of VEGETABLE SEEDS SM'I'relica. Office: Cambridge, New York Mention the American Florist when writing VALLEY PIPS FROM COLD STORAGE $30.00 per 1000; $16.00 per 500; $8.00 per 250; $t.00 per 100. H. N. BRUNS, 3032-42 W. Madison St., Chicago, HI. KELWAY'S Pedigree Strains of Florists' Flower Seeds Write for prices to KELWAY & SON Wbolesale Seed Growers, LANGPORT, ENGLAND. 300 Medals for Flowers, etc. Hundreds of First-Class Certlfloatei. ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Swiet Pea and Nasturtium SpeGialist&, Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS —THE — J.G.ROBINSONSEEDGO, WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY FORD. COIjORADO Contract Growers ot Cucumbers, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar. Flint and Field Seed Corn. Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Orandl- floras, etc., ASTERS and FTjOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LLVIA and POIjE BEANS, write TOnN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIPOBNLA was aroused in the meeting and a sort of jubilee was held over the fact that we have all become rich (?) in the past year. A. M. Eldeidge, Sec'y. SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of Hish-Grade Seed. TOMATO. Pepper, Eggplant, Squash. Pump- kin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract. CORBESPONDENCE 800CITED TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Waldo Rohnert GILROV, CAL. WHOIiESAIiE SEED GROWER Specialties: Beet, Carrot, Endive, Lettuce, Onion and Badlsh. Correspondence Solicited. JAMES VICK'S SONS Growers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the benefit of our 72 years' experience All Seasonable Varieties. Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y, The Flower City 566 The American Florist. Oct. 1, lSS9Si9!fa$SS$itl»SS$SS99S9SSSifSi!ii$i!iliii^^ WATKINS & SIMPSON, ltd Specialize in VEGETABLE as well as Flower Seeds, and invite correspond- ence respecting their pedigree stocks. To those desirous of testing our strains we shall be pleased to send samples on application to 27-29 DRURY LANE, V^TKiNS isi Simpson L™ LONDON view of W & S's loo-acre seed-selecting grounds at Feltham, Middlesex. LONDON, ENGLAND. Vi^RlTE FOR OUR LIST OP NOVELTIES FOR 1922. STECHER LITHOGRAPHIC COMPANY Richard Diener Company, Inc. Originators and Growers of the Largest and Finest Gladiolus and Petunias Catalog on Reqneat Kentfield, Marin Co., Calif. Mention the American Florist when writing Burpee's Seeds Grow Wholesale Price List for Florists and Market Gardeners. W. Atlee Burpee Co. Seed Growers Philadelphia Mention the American Florist when writing Hogewoning & 5ons, Inc. Wholesale Bulb Growers and Importers 299 Broadway, New York Mcllutchison I S CO. OFFERS i Immediate Shipment I DUTCH BULBS.Tulips.Hyacinths.Karoissus. I = all hieh urade forcing bulbs. i I FRENCH BULBS, Paper Whites, Soleild'Or = = (true). Kraperor Trumpet. Case lots. = = LILIUM FORMOSUM, 79, 8-10 and 9-10, from i = New York; 8-10. from Chicago. I I SPANISH IRIS, 34-in. up; best forcing va- | " rifitics " iCALlA BULBS, liuici, Godfrey, El- | = liottiana. = I VALLEY PIPS.German and Dutch, from cold | = storage. 5 E BAMBOO CANES, natural and dyed green, | E all sizes, bale lots. | E RAFFIA, natural and colored, 25 lbs. up. = I Fall Shipment f i JAP. LILY BULBS, F. O. B. New York, Chi" i = cago. Denver, Toronto, Seattle, etc. | I VALLEY PIPS, German and Dutch; best = = forcino; pips. | I MANETTI STOCKS, English or French; se- = = lected for greenhouse gmfting; 5000 up. = = ROSES And LILACS, best forcing varieties. = = BEGONIA and GLOXINIA BULBS, all colors, I = all sizes. = = CHINESE SACRED LILIES, "Selects." | = DRGAENA CAANES, best varieties. = I PALM SEEDS, Kentia Porsteriana and Bel- = E moreana, Cocos WeddelUana, Areca Lu- = = tescens. per bushel or 1000. = = FICUS ELASTICA, rooted mossed cuttings or | = pot-grown. I I Write for prices on business st tionery, | I specifically stating your requirements. = I McHUTCHISON & CO., I I 95 Chambers St., NEW YORK | %iiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiniiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiniiC An experience of half a century In prodncing hich srrade GARDEN SEEDS at your disposal. Contract growers for the jobbing trade of a full line. Mail us your list for both SPOT and FUTURE require- ments. S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS Orance, Conn,, and Mew Tork CItr. MICHELL'S BULBS Early Flowering or Pre- pared Miniature 1000 75 $40.00 4.75 40 00 40.00 40.00 Hyacinths Doz. 100 Bismarck, sky blue $0.75 Lady Derby, delicate pink .75 L'limocence, pure white. .75 4.75 Nimrod, clear pink 75 4.75 Spanish Iris NamedVarieties— Doz., 85c; per MO, $5.00; per 1000, $45.00. Dutch Iris Named Varieties— Doz., S6c; per 100, $5.50; per lOliO, $50.00. Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora First Size Bulbs, 13 ctm. up (260 bulbs to case)— Per 100, $3.76; per lOCO, $23.60. Narcissus Golden Spur Extra Early, for forcing- Per doz., 75c; per 100, $5.00; per lOOD, $45.00. Also Hyacinths, Narcissus, Tulips, and other Seasonable Bulbs. Also Seeds and Supplies. Wboles^le Price List Free. MICHELL'S SEED BOUSE 518-516 Market St., PHILADELPHIA. PA. LANDRETH Seeds Which Succeed BRISTOL, PA. Bloomsdale Farm 1921. The American Florist. 567 VAIGHAN'S PEONIES 6 of a Kind at the Dozen Rate 25 of a Kind at the 100 Rate We have an exceptionally large stock of our own growing, Strictly time to name, all in strong divisions, with from 2 to 5 eyes each. Besides these divided roots, we can supply many of the fol- lowing varieties in plants, two years (5 eyes and up) ; three and five years (5 to 8 eyes and up) from division. These sizes are more suitable for private customers. Write to us for prices on varieties you desire in large plants. WHITE AND LIGHT SORTS Cbarlema^rne. Lilac-white with blush Each center, fragrant, free. Extra late.. $0.50 Conronne d'Or. Snow-white, yellow reflex, very large. Late; a splendid long distance shipper. Splendid cut- flower 50 "Duchess de IVemours. (Calot.) Sul- phur white with greenish reflex, cup shape 50 Dnc de Wellingrton. Very large well- formed sulphur white bloom, stems very Arm and long; fragrant 50 Festlva Alba. Good white 40 *Festiva Maxima. Flowers of immense size, 7 to 8 inches in diameter, snow- white with red blotches on edges of center petals 50 Jeanne d'Arc. Soft pink, center sul- phur-white and pale pink, very fra- grant. Very similar to Golden Har- vest 50 *Madanie de Verneville. Guard petals sulphur-white, center delicate rose- white, one of the most desirable of the white Peonies for all purposes.. ,40 Marie Lemolne. Large, compact, pure white, cream white center, carmine tips. Fragrant 50 LIGHT AND DARK PINK AND ROSE "Alexander Dnmas. Light violet-rose, of medium size. A creamy white collar of narrow petals mingled with the white outer petals. A fine cut flower variety and a good producer. Early midseason Dorchester. Creamy flesh-color, tinged with pink 50 Ednlls Superba. Clear pink 40 "E^n^enie Verdier (^'Indispensable). Delicate flesh pink, very tall, free- blooming and very beautiful. Mid- season Floral Treasure. Delicate pink "Kohinoor. Shell-pink, very free- blooming. Midseason Lady Leonora Bramwcll. Large pink, shaded lilac Doz. ?3.eo 100 3.00 3.75 $28.00 4.00 3.50 30.00 24.00 3.50 25.00 4.00 30.00 3.60 S5.00 4.00 30.00 40 3.50 22.00 .50 .50 ,50 3.73 3.50 4.00 4.00 28.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 .50 3.75 28.00 4.00 26.00 LIGHT AND DARK PINK AND ROSE— Cont'd Madame Forel. Immense, compact, Each ball-shaped bloom. Clear deep rose. Strong stems, very fragrant. Late. $0.65 *Marsruerlte Gerard, Large, compact, semi-rose developing into a crown with stamens. Very pale hydrangea- pink, fading to nearly white, central petals flecked dark carmine. A free- bloomer. Late. Extra fine florists' variety l.OO *M. Jules EUe. The best pink 75 Princess Beatrice. Light violet-rose.. .50 Reine des Francais (Q,ueen of the French). A good pink 40 RED AND CRIMSON Doz. $7.00 8.00 8.0O 3.50 100 60.00 60.00 24.00 3.60 25.00 Felix Crousse. Best red 70 6.00 45.00 Delachel. Dark velvety crimson-purple .50 3.75 28.00 Louis Van Houtte. Bright red 50 4.00 Melssonier, Brilliant crimson 50 4.00 30.00 UNNAMED PEONIES Divided Roots of from 2 to 5 Eyes Doz. 100 Double White and Pink $2.40 $15.00 Double Red 3.00 22.00 Double Mixed 2.40 15.00 PEONIES IN CASE LOTS For several years we have sold specially packed cases. The roots are young and each has 2 to 5 eyes. These cases contain 75 double white, 75 double pink and 50 double red, each color separate — 200 roots in all. Price, Case for $33.00. We cannot divide cases. HEMEROCALLIS KWANSO FL. PL. We have a surplus of these and make the following low price while they last: Per 100, $6.00; per 1000, $50.00. All varieties marked thus (») are especially suited to Florists' use, beinS free-blooitiinS varieties and Sood tor cut flowers. PRICES P. O. B. NUKSEBIES. PACKING AT COST. NEW YORK: 41-43 Barclay St. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO: 10-12 W. Randolph St. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. Woolworth Building NEW YORK CITY IMFORTEBS Japanese Bulbs, Plants s>i Seeds The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Com, Onion, Tornip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Brandies: Wiscoiisin,Colorado,l|j|fnr|l Rnnn Montana. Idaho. WaBhlngtan.™""""!"'""' bTDuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuimiimiimiiitiiuiiiiuiuuiiuig I Return Envelopes j I Catalogue Envelopes [ j Seed Packets j I Brown Bag Filliag: Machine Co. I I FITCHBURG, MASS., V. S. A. | ^unniniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiinmiMMMaHiwiiHiiMniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiunnnit. THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO, VAIxLEY, Douglas Connty, NEB. Contract Groovers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber, Muskmelon, Squash and Pump- kin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. mm R. PEDRICK & SON PEDRICKTOWN, N. J. Pepper, Eg-g Plant, Tomato, Okra, Ab- paragus, Rhubarb, Celery, Spinach, Beet, Onion, Beans, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Sweet Corn and Vine Seeds. Correspondence Solicited. WHOLESALE SEED OROWEPS I. N. Simon & Sod Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. GIANT PANSY SEED No. 10. Kenilworth Giant liX- hibition is tlie very finest mixture No. 12. Kenilwortli Giant Prize, Each sort: 1000 seeds. 50c.; % oz. S1.35; Vi oz.. $2.00: 1 oz.. $10.00. No. No. 22, Kenilworth Mixture S4. Bronze Shades 30. Blotched 36. Triumph of Giants 32. Parisian 70. Orchid-flowered Price of the precedinir 6 sorts: 1000 seeds. 36c.; % oz., 90c.; "4 oz.. $1.65: % oz.. $3.00; oz., $6.00. No. No. 24. Kenilworth Show 28. Masterpiece 1000 seeds, 40c,; % oz., $1.10; y, $2.00: % oz.. $3.75; oz.. $7.50. Ciant Trimardeau in mixture or separate colors: 1000 seeds, 30c.: 4 pkts.. $1.00; Vi oz., $1.30: oz., $5.00. Early Flowerinfi: or Winter Bloominff GJxtnt Pansies : 1000 seeds, 40c.; % oz., $1.10; Vi oz... $2.00: oz.. $7.60. oz.. Mention the American Florist when writing 568 The American Florist. Oct. 1, American Association ot Nurserymen. 11. R. Casbman, Owatonna, Minn., Presi- dent; Paul C. Liudley. Pomona, N. C, Vice-President; John Watson 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. W. Hill, Des Moiues, Iowa, Treasurer. The forty-seventh annual convention will be held atbetroit. Mich., June, 1923. RtTTHERFOED, N. J. — Bobbink & At- kins are busy with their motor trucks delivering- conifers. Rock Island, III. — C. F. Gaethje, park superintendent, was in Chicago September 27 looking up playground material. ~ Gkape growers of California have trebled their profits since the advent of prohibition, prices three years ago being .flO to .$20 per ton, and now $75 to .$100. The estimated value of the grape crop this year is $75,000,000. Benton H.4.ebor, Mich. — Grapes are now selling at $100 to $115 per ton in this district, compared to $35 to $60 four years ago, according to H. P. Ban- non, of the North American Fruit Ex- change, this city. He says that pro- hibition is the main factor in maintain- ing the high prices. Albany, n. Y. — Members of the United States forestry service and the forestry department of 16 states, in charge of Clifford R. Pettis, superin- tendent, and W. G. Howard, assistant supermtendent of New York state for- ests, left this city September 20 to in- spect the ravages of the white pine blister rust in the northeastern part of the state. Gbeek, S. C— Peach growers of the Piedmont section, numbering more than 60, met at the Chamber of Com- merce rooms. September 16, and dis- cussed plans for perfecting an associ- ation before the next peach crop is harvested. A. E. Schilleter, assistant state horticulturist of Clemson college presided at the meeting and gave the principal address. Canandaigua, N. Y.— The followino- New York state firms have been ac- cused _ by the United States govern- ment of violating the federal quaran- tine against white pine blister rust: Kelly Brothers, Dansville; Pomona Nurseries, Inc., Dansville; Brown Bros. Co., Rochester; T. S. Hubbard Co., Fredonia; First National Nur- series, Inc., Rochester, and W. C. Moore & Co., Newark. Atlanta, Ga. — A nursery licensing bill has been introduced in the Georgia legislature, the principal features re- quiring Jihe annual fee for nurserymen to be $5 per year, secured only upon the recommendation of three nursery- men, and subject to revocation by the state board of entomology if the par- ties do not comply with the law or any regulation of the board. _ Minneapolis, Minn. — The Associa- tion of Twin City Nurserymen and Landscape Architects which demanded the disbandment of the Minneapolis Garden Club, on the ground that it has been buying seeds and shrubs at a low cost and selling them at a loss, thus underselling retailers and demoralizing the nursery trade, have settled their differences. The club, it was charged, had received donations from citizens and business men and was subsidized by the Minneapolis Real Estate Board. Alameda County Horticultural Society. OAKLAND SHOW SEPTEMBER 4-6, The flower show held by the Ala- meda County Horticultural Society at the Oakland hotel, Oakland, Calif., September 4-6, was a splendid success in every way. The attendance was ahead of expectations and a substan- tial sum will revert to the treasury of the society. The trade members in attendance represented a large contin- gent of florists and growers from San Francisco and vicinity. Much of the credit for the success of the show should go to Mrs. J. A. Scannavino, of Oakland. Her past ex- perience in the management of flower shows was of the greatest benefit to this society and it was largely through her efforts that it proved so successful. The majority of the prizes were carried off by local growers for the first time Pelicano, Rossi & Co., San Franciso, exhibited fine baskets of pompon dah- lias. Prank D. Pelicano also showed blooms of his new 1921 seedlings. These were very fine and will be heard from later. Hartstone & Burns, 507 Washington avenue, San Francisco, won the Oakland hotel trophy with a fine exhibit of dahlias, ferns and dec- orative stock. F. C. Burns, of San Rafael, showed a large collection of dahlias. His exhibit of tuberous be- gonia blooms was one of the interest- ing features of the show. Of these he displayed over 100 distinct varieties. His new hybrid delphiniums were also greatly admired. The showing of gladioli by Carl Saal- bach was quite extensive and carried off first honors. Joseph Proietti, who grows gladioli larglely for the San Francisco market, exhibited large vases of all the leading commercial varieties. These were all grown at his nursery at San Leandro. The dis- play of dahlias from, the inmates of San Quentin prison and known as the Garden Beautiful, was the center of much interest owing to the general excellence of the flowers. The" Fruit- vale Dahlia Gardens and the Golden Gate Dahlia Farm were represented by very large displays. A. Meyer, head gardener at the Alameda <:ounty in- firmary, is entitled to much praise for the splendid exhibit of bougainvilleas. These plants were decidedly well grown and were in full bloom. In the commercial or florist classes G. Rossi & Co. carried off the majority of the prizes. Their display of chry- santhemums consisted of splendid blooms of Chrysolora and Crystal Gem. They also showed Mrs. O. H. Kahn to perfection. Their entry of foliage and decorative plants was the largest in the show and was very well grown. John A. Carbone, of Berkeley, promi- nent as an orchid grower, won_first prize for the best vase of dahlias with a beautiful new seedling. J. W. Davies, president of the Dahlia Society of Cal- ifornia, was a consistent winner in the individual bloom class. The judges of the show were F. L. Marsh and J. L. Hughes, Oakland, and Mrs, E. Lymberry, of the Bessie Bos- ton Dahlia Farm, San Mateo. The following are the awards : THE AWABDS. G'eneral display of dahlias. — Burns & Hartstone, 1st; G'olden Gate Dahlia Gar- dens. 2nd. Collection of peony dahlias. — A. Hodgens 1st; J. W. Davis, 2nd, Collection decorative dahlias. — J. W. Davies, 1st: A. Hodgrens, 2nd. Best collection cactus dahlias. — .1. W^. Davies, Ist; Pruitvale Dahlia Gardens, 2iid. Display of hybrid cactus dahlias. — J. W. Davies, 1st: Burns & Hartstone, 2nd. Collection of American cactus dahlias, — Burns & Hartstone, 1st; Fruitvale Dahlia G'ardens, 2nd. Display of show dahlias. — J. W. Davies. 1st: Fruitvale Dahlia Gardens. 2nd. Collection hybrid show dahlias. — A. Hod- srens. 1st; J. W. Davies. 2nd. Display of collorettes. — J. '^ . Davies. 1st; J. P. Brown, 2nd. Collection of pompons. — Fruitvale Dahlia Gardens, 1st: Mrs. E. Spencer, 2nd, Display of singles. — Fruitvale Dalilia Gar- den, 1st. Basket of single dahlias. — Burns & Hart- stone, 1st: A. Hodgens. 2nd. Basket pompon dahlias. — Frank D. Peli- cano, 1st: Golden Gate Dahlia Gardens, 2nd. Vase of 25 pompon blooms. — J. A. C.ar- bone, 1st; C. Saalbach" 2nd. Vase of 12 blooms. — J. W. Davies. 1st; A. Hodgens, 2nd. Most artistic basket of dahlias. — Pelicano, Rossi & Co., 1st; C. Saalbach, 2nd. Best 1921 seedling dahlia. — Dr. C. B. Wilson, 1st. Largest dahlia in show. — Fruitvale Dah- lia Gardens, 1st. Smallest perfect pompon. — H. T. Hennig, 1st. Collection of dahlias originating in Cal- ifornia. — J. W. Davies, 1st; Burns & Hart- stone. 2nd, G'eneral display arranged for artistic effect. — Dr. J. A. Scannavino. 1st; A. F. Schulte, 2nd. Established dahlia at least three years old. — C. Saalbach, 1st. Collection of dahlias open only to mstitu- tions, clubs or associations. — Garden Beau- tiful, of San Quentin prison, 1st: Alameda County infirmary, 2nd. Three pompons originating in California. — Fruitvale Dahlia Gardens. 1st. Collection of gladioli. — C. Saalbach, 1st: Joseph Prioettl, 2nd, Collection of tuberous begonias. — F. C. Burns. 1st; G. Rossi & Co., 2nd. Collection of 12 ferns. — G. Rossi & Co.. 1st. Display of chrysanthemums. — O. Rossi & Co.. 1st. „ „ Collection ot annuals. — G. Rnssi & Co.. 1st. Collection ot herbaceous perennials. — G. Rossi & Co., 1st. . Display of foliage plants. — G. Rossi & Co., 1st. , ^ Collection rock plants. — P. Sachan, 1st. Most artistic basket of flowers. — G. Rossi & Co., 1st: C. M. Redtern. 2nd. Vase of 50 roses. — G'. Rossi & Co.. 1st. Table decoi-ation. — G. Rossi & Co., 1st; Thomas &. Harris. 2nd. Special prize for collection of flowerinf; plants. — Alameda County infirmary (A Meyer, gardener). __ ^ JAMBS T. LTNCH. PEACH TREES %1^^i^ All straight and well rooted. Free catalogue. W. T. MITCHELL 8 SON, Beverly, O. Mention the American Florist when writing The Barclay Nursery Importers and Growers ot Seeds. Bulbs, Plants, Trees, Vines, Shrubs and All Hardy Perennials. All Kinds of Decorative Plants. Our Specialty — ETcrbloomlng Hardy Roses, Boxwood and Rhododendrons. 60 Barclay St., 14 Wesl N^W York Broadway and 62 Vesey St., " ^ " x wi J^ Telephone: Cortlandt 1518 Mention the American Florist when writing VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Berberris Thunbergli. Hydrangea Paniculata, Weigelia, Spireas, Etc. Aak for complete list of Oak Brand Shrubs. Tl" GjONKS CO laftl W PENITA. IJONES CO Robert Pyle, Pres. Ant. Winlzer, Vice-Pres. Mention the American Florist when writing Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. By BL O. Ka.in8. 342 paees. Illustrated. Price, 12. 2t. American Florist Co. 140 S. Dearborn St., CIHICAGO 1921. The American Florist. 569 Hill's Choice Nursery StocK. Evergreens for Tubbing Feet Pyramidal Arbor Vitae B&B 3 Pyramidal Arbor Vitae B&B 4 Red Cedar (Jutiiperus) B&B 3 Sheared Globes (Thuya) B&B I'/sXl'/j IVIatched Each Pair S4.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 $7,50 9.50 9.50 9.50 NOTE: Above prices do not include tubs. You can depeiiJ upnn _, , __ , - ■r • • . r^ . the quality of Hiirs Ever Choicc Evergrccns for Lining Out greeny. D. HIbL. Size Inch 6- 8 Abies Ts. Canadensis ....X Abies DouglassI x Juniperus Canadensis ....x 8 Juniperus Canadensis ...xx 10 Juniperus Virginiana ....x 6 Juniperns Virginiana .. . xx 12 PIcea Pungens x 6 Picea Excelsa xx 12-18 12-ie 100 $18.50 13.00 20.00 50.00 7.50 25.00 14.00 17.50 1000 $175.00 I20.C0 65.00 225.00 130.00 165.00 Pinus Austriaca x 8-10 15.00 140.00 Size Inch 100 Finns Mugho xx 8-10 $50.00 P=nus Sylvestris xx 10-12 20.00 Thuya Occidentalis xx 10-12 12.50 Thuya Occidentalis xx 12-18 20.00 Thuya Compacta x 6-8 18.50 Thuya Pyramidalis x 6-8 20.00 Thuya. War. Siberica ..X 6-8 25.00 Thuya Woodwardi x 6-8 50.00 Thuya Biota Orientalis ..x 8-10 11.00 Evergreens for Window Boxes Size Inch juniperus Canadensis .xx 10-12 Juniperus Virginiana xx 12-18 Picea Canadensis XX 12-18 Pinus Mugho xx 8-10 Special Offer: Fifty Window Box evergreens, assorted varie- ties (our selection) per case. $25.00. Evergreen Understoclis for Grafting Conifers 10 50 $7.50 $30.00 3.75 15.00 6.00 27.50 7.50 30.00 115.00 190.00 175.00 Deciduous Slirubs and Trees for Lining Out Acer Platanoides Acer Saccharum Berberis Thunbergii Betula Alba Calycanthus Flortdus ....x Corpus Paniculata x Cornus Stolonifera Cotoneaster Acutifolla . . . .x Crataegus Arnoldiana Crataegus Mollis Evonymus Vegetus x Exochorda Grandiflora ....x Forsythia Intermedia Fraxinus Americana Juglans Nigra Ligustrum Lucldum Size Inch 6- 8 10-12 10-12 12-18 10-12 10-12 12-18 10-12 8-10 10-12 10-12 12-18 12-18 6- 8 100 $6.50 4.00 4.50 8.50 8.50 8.50 8.50 13.50 8.50 8.50 8.50 9.50 8.50 1.50 4.50 5.00 1000 $50.00 30.00 35.00 70.00 70.00 70,00 70,00 125,00 70.00 70.00 70.00 85.00 70.00 8.50 30.00 35.90 Lonicera Morrowi Pachysandra Terminalis ...X Philadelphus Coronarius .... Quercus Palustris Quercus Rubra Rosa Canina Spirea Froebelli x Spirea Opulifolia Snirea Van Houttei Symphoricarpos Alba Symphoricarpos Rubra '^yringa Vulgaris Tilia Americana Viburnum Lentago x Viburnum Opulus Nana ..-X Weigelia Rosea x Size Inch 12-18 4- 6 12-18 10-12 10^12 10-12 6- 8 12-18 6-12 12-18 18-24 6- 8 6- 8 10-12 4- 6 10-12 100 $8.50 8.50 8.00 8.50 6.50 2.75 10.00 6.00 6.50 5.25 6.50 6.50 6.50 12.00 14.00 14.00 1000 $70.00 70.00 7O0 70.00 55.00 17.50 5b'.66 55.00 42.50 55.00 55.00 55.00 110.00 All orders for Evergreen Understocks sold on sample only. Write for samples. Size Inch 100 1000 Juniperus Virginiana x 6-8 $6.00 $50J)0 Picea Excelsa x 8-10 7.50 65.00 Thuya Orientalis x 6-8 8.00 75.00 Thuya Occidentalis x -10 7.00 60.00 Transplanted Stirubs size Feet 10 100 Berberis Thunbergii I -I'/z $2.75 $22.50 Cephalanthus Occidentalis l'/2-2 2.75 22.50 Cornus Siberica 2 -3 2.75 22.50 Cotoneaster Acutifolla 2 -3 3.75 32.50 Forsythia Fortunei 2 -3 2.50 20.00 Ligustrum Amurense l'/2-2 2.50 20.00 Ligustrum Regelanium .... 2 -3 3.00 25.00 Philadelphus Boquet Blanc l'/2-2 3.75 32.50 Sambucus Canadensis Aurea 2 -3 3.00 25.00 Spirea Anthony Waterer... I 3.00 25.00 spirea Opulifolia 2 -3 2.50 20.00 Spirea Van Houttei l'/j-2 2.50 20.00 Symphoricarpos Alba 2 -3 2.75 22.50 Symphoricarpos Rubra 2 -3 2.50 20.00 Syringa Persica II/2-2 3.00 25.00 Syringa Persica Alba l'/2-2 3.25 27.50 Viburnum Opulus |i/2-2 2.50 20.00 Each X indicates one transplanting. 5 of same variety and size at 10 rate; 50 at tlie 100 rate; 500 at the 1000 rate. Send for Complete Catalog. THE D. HILL NURSERY CO., Inc., .J^ Evergreen Specialists, Growers In America , Box 404, Dundee, IlL REX BEGONIAS 3-Inch, S2.0O per dozen. GERANIUMS (Our Spcialty) Nntt, Buchner, Ricaxd, Poitevine, Viand Good short jointed plants from 2-inoh pots, at $3.50 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. We ship safo anywhere Elmer Rawlings, AL^'^s'^r^: y. Mention the American Florist when writina ^iiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiuiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiir^ [Robert Craig Co. I I HIGH CLASS FALMS | I and Novelties in Decorative Plants i I Market and 49th Sts., PHIUDELPHIA, PA. | ^tiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiKiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriMiiiiintiiMiiiiiiMiiiMiiriiitiiiiriJiuiiiim Mention the American Florist when ivritinff Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Chrysanthemnm Specialists Catalogue Free. Mention the American Florist when writing We must have room and offer for one week, 2,500 2%-in. Cyclamen, at $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. 8,000 2-in. Cyclamen, at |20 and $25 per 100. 1,000 4-in. Cyclamen, at $40.00 per 100. Aslj for our prices of Easter Greetincr Felargoniiuus and Ferns GEO. A. KOHL, ^"^KpLr" Mention the Am,erican Florist when tvritinp fall Stock tor Tlorists PRIMULA Obconica, Kermesina, Coemlea, Alba and Mixed, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1,000. HYDRANGEA, French varieties, 2^", Baby Bimbinette, $8.00 per 100; Mad. Chautard, Mme. Hamar, Mme. E. Mouillere, Gen. de Vibray and E. G. HUl, $6.00 per 100. HYDRANGEA, French varieties, 4-in. pot plants, $20.00 per 100; 5-in. pot plants, $30.00 per 100. Fall shipment; Mme. E. Mouillere, Mme. Hamar, Mme. Chautard, Gen. de Vibray, Lily Mouillere, Rene Gail- lard, Bouquet Rose. Baby Bimbinette, 4-in. pot plants, $25.00 per 100; 5-in. pot plants, $35.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri, l!/2-in. pots, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1,000. BEGONIA, 214-in. Metallica, $6.00 per 100. BEGONIA Pink Profusion, lYz-'m. Fine pink semperflorens, $7.00 per 100. OTAHEITE ORANGE, 3-in. fine stock to grow on, $10.00 per 100; $85.00 per 1,000. KENTIA Forsteriana, lYz-m. $12.00 per 100: 3-in., $20.00 per 100; 4-in. $50.00 per 100. POINSETTIA, Strong lY^-in., grand for pans, $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1,000. DISH FERNS, good standard varieties, 2!4-in. pots, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1,000. GENISTA Racemosa, 4-in. (ready August 20th), $20.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio Abundance of Stock Per 100 Per 1000 3i< -inch Asparagus SprenSeri ..J 5.00 S45.00 ai^-inch Calendula Orange King.. 4.50 40.00 2i,i-iQch Snapdragons, 5 varieties. 5.00 45.00 4 -inch Ferns, 6 varieties 25 00 VincaVariegata, large field-grown 10.00 95.00 Liberal extras. Correspondence elicited. ALONZO J. BRYAN, Wholesale Florist, Washington, NewJersey rCARNATIONS= F. Dorner &Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing 570 The American Florist. Oct. 1, ^= Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' AssociaUon of America. Louis F. Miller, Toledo.O., President; H.A. Dooley, Cleveland, O., Vice- President; S. \V. Severance, Louisville Ky., Secretary; H. J. Cheney, Grand Rapids, Mich., Treasurer. The next annual meeting will be held at Albany, N. V., November 1-5, 1921. Seventeen cars of California fruit, apples, grapes and prunes, enroute to New York, were recently wrecked on the Brie railroad at Mill Rift, Pa., near Port Jervis, N. T. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, September 27. — Cucumbers, bushel basket, $2 to $3; leaf lettuce, per box, 10 to 15 cents. New York, September 23. — Cucum- bers, 50 cents to $2.25 per basket; mushrooms, per three-pound basket, $1 to $2; radishes, 100 bunches, $1 to $2; tomatoes, per carrier,/ 75 cents to $2. Vegetable Movement. WEEK OF SEPTEMBEK 18-24. Maine potatoes supplied one-fourth of the offerings, Irish Cobblers from that state being sold to Chicago job- bers at $2.35 to $2.45 per 100 pounds, early in the week, closing at $2.50. The same prices ruled at New York. At Maine shipping points. Early Ohios declined 10 to 25 cents. The total shipments increased nearly 2,000 cars. Rhode Island Greening apples from Michigan and New York advanced $2.50 to $3 per barrel at New York city, bringing $11 to $12 with no change at Chicago. Box movement from Washington has doubled com- pared with a year ago 599 cars being shipped. Middlewestern Yellow Globe onions declined 25 to 50 cents per 100 pounds at Cincinnati bringing $3.75 to $4.25. This stock was steady at Pittsburgh at $4 to $4.25. Shipments totaled 740 oars. iCabbage movement has increased considerably and coupled with a weak- ened demand reduced prices $10 to $15 per ton at New Yoi-k closing at .$40; with a similar decline at other receiv- ing points. The heaviest shipments were from New York and Colorado, with 221 cars, nearly one-half the movement. Tennessee Nancy Hall sweet pota- toes have been sold to Kansas City and Chicago jobbers at $1.15 to $1.25 per bushel, declining 25 cents. Vir- ginia eastern shore yellow stock also fell off 25 to .50 cents at Pittsburgh and Boston, and because of a lessened demand at New York sold at $4.50 to $4.75 per barrel. Grape shipments have increased 50 per cent, California furnishing 3,807 cars, 85 per cent of the total. New York Concords in IZ-quart baskets showed no change at New York, while Michigan stock of the same variety was firm at Chicago, closing $1.25 to $1.35. Salmon Tint cantaloupes from Cali- fornia were in weaker demand at east- ern centers, declining 25 to 50 cents per standard crate. Golden Heart celery has been sold to Chicago jobbers at a slight ad- vance, bringing $1 per high-ball crate. Cranberries from Massachusetts brought $5.50 to $6 per half-barrel crate at Boston, a gain of 50 cents. New York Big Boston lettuce con- tinues to decline in price. Blberta peaches from New York were in excellent demand at Boston, closing at $4.25 to $4.50 per bushel. Akkon, O. — A meeting of creditors to consider the final report of receiver in the banki'upt case of Grossberg & Cahill, will be held at 316 Metropolitan building, October 3 at 10:00 a. m. Detroit, Mich. — The will of the late Anthony Hupprich, former florist of this city, recently filed for probate, left $7,000 real and $20,000' personal property to be divided among rela- tives in Germany and the children of the testator's late wife, namely, Theodore Becker, Ferdinand Becker and Mary Weber. Ferdinand, who has been associated in the business, is to have the right to purchase the inter- ests of the other heirs in the enter- prise. Pansy Plants Goodell's Pansy Park Perfection, Now Ready, $4.50 to $5.00 per 1000. A mixture of over 50 of the best. Cash with order. Pansy Park Floral Gardens DWIGHT, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing '%rket Gardening" An elementary text book containlns' 103 pages, 5x7, with 36 illustrations, by F. L. Yeaw, manager of the Oasis Farm & Or- chard Co., Roswell. N. M. Cloth Bonnd. $1.00. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. Specimen Xmas and Easter Plants Exceptionally Well Grown BUDDLEIA Asiatica, 3-6 ft., $1.50-$5.C0 HEATHER Melanthera, 3-4 ft., I3.50-S6.0 ^ ACACIA LongUoUuin, «5 00-SlO.OO each. Standard and Bush GENISTAS, %e.50-$6.oo each. BOUGAINVILLEA Sanderlana— Pyramid and Globes, S2. 00-88.00 each. HYDRANGEAS, Mixed French Variety, 15-35 branches, *2.i 0-S3.00 each. HYDRANGEA Trophic, the best red, 15-20 branches, S2.S0-J3.50 each. CROTONS, Clioicc Broad-Leaf Varieties, 414-in. ,875.00 per 100. DEUTZIA Gracilis, 6- and 7-in. pots, at 150.00 per 100. All stoclc in Al condition. Cash, with order or satisfactory reference. A. L. MILLER Jamaica, New York CHAS. H. TGHY MASISOX, NEW JEBSBT WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemnin NoveltleB My Speolaltlr. PALMS Kentia Belmoreana. 4-inch, »6.00per doz.; 5- inch, 818.00 per doz.; 6-inch. 130.00 per doz. For other sizes and varieties of Ferns and Palms, see our September price list. R. VINCENT, Jr. fi SONS CO. White Marsh, Md. Mention the American Florist when writing Miscellaneous Stock Cleveland Cherries, field 25o, aso, 50o Xmas Peppers, 4 in l5o Primula obconica,3 in lOc Primula Obconica, 4 in 20c Cyclamen, 4 in 40o Stevia, dwarf, 2 in 4o Forriet-Me-NotS, 3 in., winter-flowering... 4o Per 100 1000 Matchless carnation plants Iio.oo 1000 Hardy Phlox, all colors 10.00 Sprengeri, 8 in 3.00 Swalnsona, 3 in lo.oo Rosendale Greenhouses DELANSON, N. Y. MR. FLORIST! Our wholesale catalog ot GLADIOLI is ready for distribution. Write for free copy. P. VOS & SON p. O. Box 555, Grand Fapids.Mlch. (The Home o/ "Tru* OladloU") REAL BARGAINS Carnation Plants Pot-Grown Enchantress, 4-inoh. 16.00 per 106; packed free, in paper pots. Field-Grown Winsor and Enchantress, 16.00 per lUU; packed free. Cyclamen First-class stock, coDsisting of the best named varieties, includine red, salmon, pink, etc. While Stock Lasts : 4-inoh, at $25.00perl00 3-inch, at".! 10.00 per 100 2^-inoh, at 5.00 per 100 MACAWII FIRNS Elegant specimens. 81.00 each. Cash with order. No charge for packing. MATTBEWSON'S, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Multlflora Japonica Rose Seedlings Best American Rose Stock (or Budding and Grafting. New England grown, well rooted. No. 1. 4-6 mm »15. 00 per 1000 No. 2. 2-4mm 10.00 per lOCO Ready for delivery after November 1st. C. R. BURR S COMPANY, - Manchester, Conn. 1021. The American Florist. 571 Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri seed- lings, $1.26 per 100; $12.00 per 1,000; 2Vf in. pots, $6.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1,000; 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN, 43 West 18th St. New York Asparagus Sprengeri, 11/2 -in.. $3.60 per 100; $30.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harri- son Co., Painesville, O. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2% -in., 4%c each. ODOR GREENHOUSES. lola, Kan. ASPLENIXJM. Asplenium Ninus Avis (Bird's Nest Ferns), good strong, healthy stocl<, 3-in. pots. 35c; 4-ln., 76c; 6-in., $1.60. Paclcing material charged for at cost. W^m. K. HARRIS, 66th and Springfield Ave.. W. Phila., Pa. BEGONIAS. Begonias, Melior, Cincinnati. Mrs. J. A. Peterson, 2>4-in. pots from top cuttings at $30.00 per 100; Chatelaine, 2% -in. pots at $7.00 per 100; Patten, 2%-in. pots at $8.00 per 100, and Pride o£ Newcastle, 2% -in. pots at $10.00 per 100. Begonia Rex, best varieties, mixed. 2»4-inch pots. $16.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN, 43 West 18th St. New York. Begonia Prima Donna and Luminosa Extra fine stocky plants in bloom; 4-inch $26.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL, CO.. 1643 Broadway. Denver, Colo. BUI/BS. Extra fine, double rose, Dutch grown Narcissus bulbs. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. A.- Henderson & Co.. 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. CAIcENDtnLAS. Calendulas. Selected true Double Orange King, 2'^-in. pots, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1,000. ROMAN J. IRWIN, 43 West 18th St., New York. CAIjIjAS. CALLA BULBS. Calla Aethiopica, the popular white calla. clean, sound bulbs, all with crown shoots. Size Diameter Per 100 Per 1000 1% to 1%-inch % 6.00 $ 60.00 1% to 2 -inch 8.00 76.00 •2-inch anc' up 16.00 125.00 Satisfaction guaranteed. SEVIN-VINCENT CO. 612 Washington St. San Francisco, Calif. LAST CALL FIELD-GROWN CARNATION GOOD STOCK. White Enchantress WIBTOR BROS. Wholesale Florists. 30 Bast Randolph St. PLANTS. 100 1000 8.00 76.00 Chicago. 2,000 Enchantress. $8.00 per 100; $76.00 per 1,000. NIC REDING 6731 Ridge Ave. Chicago Nice large carnation plants, 8c each. Cash with order. Few more Boston ferns. G. E. Brumm, Nashville, Mich. Carnations. See our special offer on page 570 of this issue. MATTHEWSDN'S, She- boygan, Wis. Carnations. Write for price list of latest varieties. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette. Ind. CHRYSANTHEMXJMS. Chrysanthemum novelties for 1921. Pre- liminary list free. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. CINERARIAS. Dwarf Giant Cineraria, clean, strong, healthy plants. 3-in $12.00 per 100 4-in 22.00 per 100 HOLCO G'RBENHOUSES. Canton, Ohio. Very best large-flowering Cinerarias; finest colors and imported strain. 2 M: -inch, $7.00 per 100; 3-lnch, $15.00 per 100; 4-inch. $26.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL CO., 1643 Broadway, Denver. Colo. i Cinerarias. We have 30,000 plants, 2^-in., ready to shift, of very finest strain. $6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1,000. Cash. PENN FLORAL CO., Kingston, Pa. CLEVELAND CHERRIES. Cleveland Cherries, fine plants, well ber- ried, out of 5-in. pots that have been plunged in field, no set backs, 15c each. Cash. Brill Celery Gardens, Kalamazoo, Mich. Cleveland Cherries, 3^ -inch in bloom and' fruit, $6.00 per 100; 4-in., $8.00 per 100. Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON. Cedar Falls, la. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen plants. Clean, strong, healthy plants. 3-in $17.00 per 100 4-in 32.50 per 100 HOLCO GREENHOUSES. Canton. Ohio. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM SEED NOW READY Glory of Wandsbek. dark and light shades of salmon. Daybreak, delicate shade of salmon. Brilliant Red. large and fine. Pure White, extra select. White — Pink Eye, very large and fine. Rosea Superba. deep shell pink. Rose of Marienthal, light pink, dark eye. Magniflca, dark rosy pink, very fine. Lavender, very beautiful. Above varieties. $12.00 per 1,000 net. For novelties, price list and' cultural di- rections, sent on application. J. A. PETERSON & SONS Westwood, Cincinnati, O. Cyclamen, best strain, assorted colors, 4-in.. $22.60 per 100. Fall or immediate de- livery. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS. Kalamazoo, Mich. Cyclamen, for one week only. 2% -in., $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1,000. 3-in., $20.00 and $25.00; 4-in., $40.00 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin. 111. Cyclamen. See our special offer of 2V^-in.. 3-in. and 4-in. in our display ad on page 670. MATTHEWSON'S. Sheboygan, Wis. DAISIES. Daisies: Bellis Montrosa. pink or white: also Longfellow and Snowball. Fine strong plants, $3.00 per 1000. Cash. BRILL CEL- ERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo. Mich. FERNS. BOSTON FERNS. Good, strong bushy stock. 5_in . .$0.40 .. .75 .. .90 .. 2.00 Packing charges free. DAVIS FLORAL CO. Davenport. la. Ferns. Bostons and Scott!. Exceptionally strong, clean, pot grown stock for immedi- ate shipment. For sizes and prices see ad- vertisement on front cover page of this issue. R. Vincent Jr. & Sons Co.. W^hite Marsh. Md. Table ferns, stand'ard varieties. 2Vi-in., $6.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH FLORAL CO., INC. Grand Rapids. Mich. Ferns of fine quality. For varieties and prices see advertisement on_ front cover page of this issue. Tarrytown, N. Y. F. R. Pierson. Inc.. Hardy Ferns. 111. descrlptiive list mailed. L. MOSBAEK. Ferndale. Askov. Minn. POBGET-ME-NOXS. Forget-me-not. Alpestris Victoria, hardy dwarf, blue; strong plants. $4.00 per 1000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS. Kala- mazoo. Mich. Jf You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Aliout It. 572 The American Florist. Oct. 1, FREESIAS. Freesia Improved Purity. % to %-ln-. $9.00 per 1,000. Wm. P. Kasting Co., 668- 670 Washington St., Buffalo, N. T. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, Nutt Buchner, Ricard, Poite- vine and Viaud. Good sliort jomted plants. 2-in.. $3.60 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Elmer RaWlings, Allegany. N. Y. Geraniums, rooted cuttings only, send for prices. ALBERT M. HERR. R. F. D. 8, Lancaster, Pa. GINSENG. BIG PROFITS. Growing Ginseng. We can supply Roots and Seeds THAT ALWAYS GROW. Established. 1870. WM. RENNIB CO.. Limited Cor. Adelaide and Jarvis Sts. Toronto, Canada. GREENS. Decorative Greens. Magnolia leaves, beech and oak sprays. Write tor samples and prices. The Decorative Greens Co., Kinston. Ala. HYDRANGEAS. FIELD-GROWN HYDRANGEAS. French Varieties and Otaska. 3 branches $30.00 per 100 4 branches 40.00 per 100 6 branches and more 60.00 per 108 Ask for full list of all sizes, field-grown and pot grown. ROMAN J. IRWIN, 43 West 18th St. New York. Field-grown hydrangeas. Heavy two-year plants, well pinched, eight to ten good shoots. Mad. Chautard, Mad. B. Mouhere. Bouquet Rose, Lily Mouliere. Baby Bim- binet $7.00 per doz., $50.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville. Ohio^ IRISES. IRISES. 87 varieties, true to name; nice young stock, special prices, write for list. GIL- BERT H. WILD. Sarcoxie, Mo. IVIES. Hardy English Ivy. Exceptionally good stock 2-in., $2.76 per 100. $26.00 per 1000; 3-in., $3.75 per 100, $36.00 per 1000. R. Vincent, Jr. &. Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. KENTIAS. OROHIBS. HASSALL & CO.. orchid growers and raisers. Southgate, London, England. Cat- tleyas. Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. OTAHEITE ORANGES. Otaheite Oranges, 3-in.. fine to grow on. $10.00 per 100; $85.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville. O. Kentia Forsteriana, 2%-in., $12.00 per 100; 3-in.. $20.00 per 100; 4-in., $60.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- ville, Ohio. I,n..Y OF THE VALIiEY. Valley pips. From cold, storage. $30 per 1,000; $16 per 600; $8 per 250; $4 per 100. H. N. Bruns, 3032-42 W. Madison street, Chicago. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom Spawn. Pure cultures from spores never fail with good compost and conditions. One qt. bottle spawns 50 sq. ft., as much as 6 spawn bricks. Fresh cultures always in cold storage; grow quickly; pro- duce best. Crates of 9 and 18 bottles. $7.20 and $14.40 express not prepaid. Per bottle, $1.15 postage prepaid. Grown by the orig- inator of pure cultures for mushroom work in Amej-ica. B. M. DUGGAR. 2315 Tower Grove Ave.. St. Louis. PANSIES. Pansy plants: Steele's Greenhouse Spe- cial and Private Stock, also Vaughan's in- ternational mixed. Strong, large, stocky plants, none better. These plants and .■strains will please you. $4.00 per 1000, 3000 for $11.26, 5000 for $17.50. Cash. Ready for immediate delivery. BRILL CELERY GARDENS. Kalamazoo, Mich. Home Grown Stock miiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiuuiuuiiiimmuuiiiuuiinmiifnniimiiiiiiiiunimo Greatly Increased Demand Because of the Federal embargo against the im- portation of most kinds of Garden Plants, Roots and Bulbs, home grown stock is now in greatly increas- ed demand. If you have any to offer or are likely to have it soon, advertise in these columns now. PANSIES. PANSY PLANTS. O'Neill's special and private stock, mixed, strong large flowers. The best stock that can be bought selected from one hundred thousand plants every year and the richest colors that can be got. Guar- anteed to be the best on the market. $5.00 per 1.000, straight. Cash. JAMES O'NEILL PANSY GARDEN, Darkrun Lane and Erdrich St. Frankford, Philadelphia. Pa. PEONIES. PRIMIILAS. PRIMULA OBCONICA GIGANTEA. From best strain of seed. Best colors. 2^ -in. pots $7.00 per 100. $60.00 per 1.000; 3-in. pots. $12.00 per 100. Primula Malacoides. 2% -in. pots, $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1,000; 3-in. pots. $12.00 per 100. New Primula Malacoides Conspicua^ Large flowering, clear rose with large yel- low center. 2-in. pots $8.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St. New York Vaughan's Peonies. Strictly true to name, all in strong divisions, with from 2 to 5 eyes each. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. ^_^ Peonies, a two story crop. Ask for Flo- ristl' Problems No. 6. SARCOXIE NURS- ERIES PEONY FIELDS, Wild Bros. Nurs- ery Co., Sarcoxie, Mo. Primula Obconica Gigantea. Our own strain and our reputation for this strain warrants us in saying that it is the best obtainable. This stock is in very fine shape, ready to be transferred to larger sizes. 2%- inch. $7.00 per 100; 3-inch, $15.00 per 100; 4-inch, $25.00 per 100. Primula Malacoides Townsendii, 2-inch, $7.00 per 100. Ready Sept. 10. THE PARK FLORAL CO.. 1643 Broadway, Denver, Colo. Primula obconica. 2% -in., good strong plants at $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1,000; 4-in at 25c; 6-in. at 50c; 6-in. at 75c; Malacoides, 2y2-in., $6.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH FLORAL CO.. INC. Grand Rapids Mich. Primula Obconica Gigantea, Kermesina, red; and Rosea, pink; extra good, 2%-in. ready for 4-in., $4.60 per 100. Pine 4-in. ready for 5-in., $15 per 100. Also Chinensis 2-in.. $5 per 100. Cash. Immediate deliv- ery. Brill Celery Gardens, Kalamazoo, Mich. Primula Obconica, Kermesina. Coerulea, Alha and mixed, $5.00 per 100; $46.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Paines- ville, O. PRIVET. Privet. Ibota and Amoor River. R. C., 76c per 100. ODOR GREENHOUSES, lola, Kans. ROSES. Multiflora Japonica Rose Seedlings. Best American Rose stock for budding and graft- ing. 4-6 mm., $15.00 per 1,000; 2-4 mm., $10.00 per 1,000. C. R. Burr & Co.. Man- chester, Conn. PRANK W. DUNLOP The 1920 Wonder! , Own-root stock ready for immediate ae- ^'^'^'^^$35. 00 per 100; $300.00 per 1,000. CHARLES H. TOTTY CO. Madison '^' ''• FIELD-GROWN ROSES FOR FORCING. Ask for complete list of 2-year-old se- lected stock. TT,-,»TTXT ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St. New York Roses Own root. 1,000 Dunlop, 3-in^ good ItockTt $18.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL CO., Denver, Colo. SEEDS. Seed. Cyclamen. Best English and Ger- man strain, separate colors. S?-'"!""! Wandsbek and Salmon King. $16 00 per 1,000. All other colors. $12 00 per 1.000. S S SKIDELSKY & CO., 60 Park Place, New York. Seeds. Flower in all seasonable varieties. For varieties and Prices see display ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue Henry P. Michell Co., 616-518 Market St., Phila- delphia, Pa* Seeds Pedigree and selected stocks of rutabaga, turnfp, cabbage. Savoy cabbage beet and mangel; flower seeds. write tor special: prices. Kelway & Sons. Langport, Eng, If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write (Is ADouf It. 1921. The American Florist. 573 SEEDS. Seeds Sweet peas, Spencer's grandlflora, etc. Asters and flower seeds in general. Tomato, lima and pole beans. John Bod- ger & Sons Co., Los Asgeles. Calif. Seeds. The largest French cultures of Primulas. Ask tor prices 1921 crop. Mala- coides, $22.69 per lb. JH, PAQUBT, bd., Magnan Nice (France). Seeds Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract. Edgar F. Hurff, Swedesboro, N, J. Seed. Garden beans. Growing contract offer for fall delivery mailed upon request. Henry Berrien Fish, Carpinteria. Calif. SEEDS. Seeds. Choice sweet peas, nasturtium and flower. L. D. Waller Seed Co., Gua- dalupe, 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. 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. The Kenilworth Giant Pansy. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, muskmelon, squash and pumpkin; sweet flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley, Neb. Seed. Cyclamen. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. American Bulb Co., 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Seeds. Specialties: Pepper, eggplants, to- mato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown, N. J. Seeds. Beet, sweet com, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon applica- tion. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82 Dey St., New York. Seed growers for the trade. Beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet. etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Miltord, Conn. Seeds. Peas, beans corn and vegetables of all kinds in quantity and highest qual-' ity. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y. Seeds. Specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet pea, aster cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety. Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif. Seed. "Vegetable and flower, of every de- scription. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-236 W. Madison St., Chicago. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon, squash and pump- kin seed, sugar, fiint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Seed. Lawn mixtures and field, whole- sale. Write for prices. Atlantic Grass Seed Co., 46 W. Broadway, New York- Seeds. Flower and Garden seeds. Sweet pea and nasturtium a specialty. Koutzahn Seed So., Arroyo Grande, Calif. Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and market gardeners. The W. Atleo Burpee Co., J'hiladelphia, Pa- Tomato, grown for the wholesale seed trade. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. STOCKS. IfTTErjs AftSWS7lM0 REfEflEWCe ACS Seeds which succeed. Get quotations from Landreth, Bristol, Pa. SMIIjAX. Smilax, 2%-inch. Good plants, $3.00 per 100. MATTHEWSON'S, Sheboygan, Wis. Southern Wild Smilax, $7.60 per case. The B. F. Winterson Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. SNAPDRAGONS. Snapdragons, 2^4 -in. pots, $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1,000. Nelrose, Keystone, Giant White, Giant Yellow, Silver Pink and G'ar- net. New Snapdragons, $8.00 per 100, $70.00 per 1,000. Golden Pink Queen, Or- lando and Golden Delight. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St. New York Gerraan Winter-Forcing Stocks. We are offering seeds froin a German specialist in this flower, Mr. Paul Teicher. Extra select seed from which the raiser claims 90 per cent double, in the following colors: laven- der, snow white, rose, pink, silvery delicate lilac. 600, 65c; 1000, $10.00. PETER PEAR- SON, 6732-5748 Gunnison St., Chicago. STOCK WANTED. Chicory roots wanted. For fall planting:: at once. WARREN SHINN, Woodbury, N. J. SWEET PEAS. Yellow Sweet Peas. See display adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. McClena- han Greenhouses, 40th and Philips streets, Oklahoma City, Okla. VINOAS. FIELD-GROWN VARIEG'ATBD VINCAS. 2y. to 3 ft. long, bushy, seven vines and more. $9.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1,000. ROMAN J. IRWIN, 43 West 18th St., New York. MISCELLANEOUS. Seed packets for 1921. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogues, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bae Filling Machine Co., Fitoh- burg, Mass. Concrete post molds. Light, strong, dura- ble. Made of sheet metal. Prices submit- ted upon request. Superior Machine Sc Boiler Works, 840-860 W. Superior St.. Chi- cago. Concrete bench legs, 16-in. high. Ship- ment made from our Joliet plant at Joliet, 111 Write for particulars and prices. DAVIS-JOLIET CO., Davenport, Iowa. Miscellaneous stock of all kinds. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Rosendale Greenhouses. Delanson, N. Y. G'old letters of best quality. Prices great- ly reduced. Write today for samples and prices. J. Lichtenberger, 1560 Avenue A, New York. Meyer's Green Florists' Thread is the best for all florists' purposes. Write for prices. John C. Meyer, Florist Thread "Works, Lowell, Mass. PRINTING of every description. Our prices talk. Samples free. A. H. KRAUS, 409 Chestnut St., Milwaukee, Wis. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Cata- logues and price lists tree on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. 1,000 letterheads and 1,000 envelopes, $8.60. Good stock. Cash please. Gorham Printery, Inc., 642 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a century. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Box 404, Dundee, 111. Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Aliout it. 574 The American Florist. Oct. 1, 3USCELLANEOUS. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty Write for prices. Regan Printing House, 523 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. Write for samples and price. Henry A. Dreer, 713 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Peach trees, roses and evergreens a spe- cialty with us. Write for prices. SOUTH- ERN NURSERY CO.. Winchester, Tenn. Gitalin greenhouse boiler^. Lets the flo- rist sleep. Write for catalogue. Giblin & Company, Utica, N. T. Florist specialties and supplies of every description. Sam Seligman, 116 W. 28th St., New York. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce Co., 12 AVest Broadway, New York, G'laas, 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., 452 Erie St., Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Co., Eaton, Ind. Baur Window Glass Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia, Pa. CAKNATION 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, III. FERTILIZERS. HARDWOOD ASHES AT PRE-WAR PRICES. Have been instructed by the Ash Gather- ers of Ontario to sell 30 cars of 30 tons each. It will pay you to buy a car at once and store till spring. G^BO. STEVENS. 364 Mark St., Peterborough. Ont., Canada. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co., 809 Exchange Ave., U. S. Yards, Chcago. Thomson's celebrated manure. Sold by all dealers or from sole makers, William Thomson & Sons, Ltd., Clovenfords. Scot- land. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON. Stratford, London, England. Wizard Brand Manure. The Pulverized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Florists' supplies; baskets, chiffons and novelties. Write or wire your ordei-s. Will ship same day order is received. Pitts- burgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Everything the best in florists' supplies. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Everything in florists' 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, cypress roof ma- terial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Moniger Co., 908 Blackhawk St., Chi- cago^ Greenhouse glass, paint and putty. Hooker's Dolesco brand. Big stock, priced right, good brands. H. M. Hooker Paint & Glass Co., 651-659 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago. 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. Greenhouses, superior in construction, durable and inexpensive. Write for esti- mates. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 3100 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring, white cedar posts, etc., everything in lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co.. 1560 ICingsbury St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction. When you are ready to talk building, say when and where and we'll be there. Lord & Burnham Co., Chicago and New York. Callahan cut- to-fit greenhouses. Wolf ventilating apparatus. T. J. Callahan Co., 16 So. Canal St., Dayton, O. Greenhouse material and greenhouse hard- ware. Write for estimate. Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave., Chicago. POTS AND PANS. High grade flower pots of every descrip- tion. Write for prices. Western Pottery Co., 5220-30 Norwood Park Ave., Chicago. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H. Hews & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. Pots. Florists'. Prices low and quality guaranteed. The Progressive Clay Co,, 9th floor, Marbridge Bldg.. New York. Florists' red pots, all sizes, m,oss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Zane Pot- tery Co.. South ZanesviUe, O. Florists' red pots. Write Us for prices before buying. George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Herndon St., Chicago. INSECTICIDES. Aphine, $1 per qt., ?2.50 per gal. Fun- gine, $1 per qt., $3.50 per gal, Vermine, $1 per qt., $3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madison N. J. LABELS. LABELS for nurserymen and florists, Ben jamin Chase Co., Derry Village. N. H. W HOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Allen, J. K,, New York. Amling Co., E. C, Chicago. Angermueller Co., Geo. H., St. Louis, Mo. Basse tt & Washburn, Chicago. Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. Berning, H. G. St. Louis, Mo. Brenner, Edward, New York, Budlong Co., J. A., Chicago. Charles, Harry, New York. Chicago Flower Growers' Ass'n, Chicago. Coan, .J. J., Inc., New York. Doyle & Booth, New York. Erne & Company, Chicago. Foerster Co., Joseph, Chicago. Ford, M. C, New York. Ford, William P., New York. Froment, H. E., New York. Goldstein. I., New York. Hart, Geo. B., Rochester, N. Y. Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York Holton & Hunkel Co, Milwaukee, Wis. Kasting Co., W. F., Buffalo, N. Y. Kennicott Bros., Chicago. Kervan Co., The, New York. ^(itiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiniiittiiiiiiiniiniiiiMniiiiiniiiiiiiiuiiiiuiiiiiniuiniiiiii'^ I Bailey's I New Standard I Cyclopedia I of I Horticulture SIX SPtENDID VOLUMES. Price. $48.00. Sold Only in Complete Sets. Carriage paid to any part of the United States. I American Florist Co. I I 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO | ^iiiiiiiiitiiiiriiiiuiiniiNiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiii»iiiiiii[iuiiiih~ WHOLESAIiE CUT FLOWERS. Kessler, Wm. A., New York. Krutchen, John, Chicago. Kuhl, George A., Pekin, 111. Mackle, William, New York. McCallum Co., Pittsburgh. Pa. MeconI, Paul, New York. Millang, Joseph A.. New York. 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. Pyfer & Co., A. T., Chicago. Randall Co.. A. L., Chicago. Reid, Edward, Philadelphia, Pa. Reinberg, George, Chicago. Reinberg, Peter Chicago. Rice Eros., Minneapolis, Minn. Rusch & Co.. Gust., Milwaukee. Wia. Siebrecht, Geo. C, New York. Sullivan, Dolan & Co.. New York. Tonner, O. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co., Chas. H.. Madison, N. J. Traendly & Schenck, New York. Traveling Wholesale Florists, New York. United Cut Flower Co., New York. Vaughan, A. L, & Co., Chicago. Weiland & Risch Co., Chicago. Weiss, Herman, New York. Wietor Bros., Chicago. Winterson Co., E. F., Chicago. Young & Co., A. L., New York. Zech & Mann, Chicago. If You Do No! Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds About If. 1921. The American Florist 575 The recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and soft scale. FUNGINC. For mildew, rust and other blights affecting flowers, fruits and vegetables. VCRMINE. For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. QuapK $1.00 Gallon, $3.00 Sold by Dealers. Aphine Mfg. Company MADISON, N. J. Jf ention the American Florist when uiriting Florists' Pots Our plant at York, Pa.. Has been producing Florists' Pots tor ninety years, en- abliDK us to take First Prize at Expositions, strong, uni- form in size, well burnt and porous ix) promote growth, they insure for us repeat or- ders. Try OS on yonr neil order. Prices Low. Quality Guaranteed. Address all conuBnnicalioDf to The Progressive Giay Company u^H^ImSiiini. New York City Branch Office, Bulletin Bldg., Philadelphia, Fa if ention the American Florist when writing Azalea Pots. BanK- |ne Baskets. Lawn Vases, Urns. Btc. Red Pots Refined Clays— SklUed Labor THE ZANE POTTERY CO. SO. ZANESVILIiE, OHIO "Moss Axtec" 'Ware HORACB C. GBAY CO. ZOO FUtb Avenue New York Mention the American Florist when writing 1,000 Letterheads! 41 Q rn 1,000 Envelopes jOOiuU Bond Stock <— Send Cash with order. All work is guaranteed. Proofs fur- nished .of work href ore printlng^, bo that any clianges necessary may be made. GORHAM PRINTERY. INC MZ Sonth Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. We Print Everything. Uention the American Florist when writing IreenKouse Builders b. I ( I i i When'VouAreKeady To Talk Building Say Vkerv and Vhere and Veil Be There 1 |ofd. ^Biirnham€» \ ^ Irvington New York Philadelphia Chicago p l^i! Boston Cleveland Toronto ^ b I f^^@ MM mm »^[ Light, strong, durable. Made of sheet steel. Make your own concrete posts for your benches. They cost less than Cedar Posts and last forever. l^~Every Grower should have our Post Moulds on hand. Prices gladly submitted upon request. Superior Machine & Boiler Worlds 840-850 West Superior Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing It Lets the Florist Sleep GIBLIN GREENHOUSE BOILER Send for catalog now. GIBLIN & COMPANY, Utlca, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing John C. Noninger Co. GREENHOUSES Designers - MannfaetiiTers - BnUders We seU the complete house or any part 90S Blackbawk St., CHIOAGO, HJj. Before No loss If you mend your ^W^^ split carna- ■^■- ' tlons with Snperior Carnation STAPUSS 36c per 1000: 3,000 for tl.OO PoBtpaid Wm. Schlatter & Son After 12 Pynchon St., Springfield, Mass. 576 The American Florist. Oct. 1, Index to Advertisers. AllenJ K 557 Alpha Floral Co 558 Americ'nBulb Co... 1 AmIineECCo 553 Andersons A 558 Angrermueller G H Co 548 Aphine Mfg Co 575 ApolloFlower Shop 560 AtlanticGrassSdCo.565 B Baerjulius 558 Barclay Nursery 568 Barnard W W C0...565 Barnes W J 561 Bassett& Wash burn. 546 BattistaMatthew A.. 562 Baumer Auu 563 Baum's Home of Flowers.... 560 Baur Window Glass Co IV BayersdorferH&Co.552 Bees Ltd 559 Bellevue Pottery. ...Ill Berger Bros ...554 BerningH G 554 Blackistfine Inc 562 Bodger J &5ons Co. 565 Bohannon Flo Co. ..558 Botanical Nurs Co ..552 Bramley&Son 558 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 564 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 562 BrennerEdward 557 Broadway Florist., .,561 Brown A J Seed Co.. 564 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 567 Bruns HN 565 Bryan Alonzo J 569 BudlongCoJA ..551 Bulb Growers and Exporters' Union .544 Bnnyard 561 Burpee W A Co 566 BnrrCR&Co 570 California Florists.. .558 Callahan TJ&Co... Ill Central Floral Co.... 563 Charles Harry 556 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 547 Clark EB Seed Co.. 567 Clarke'sSons D 561 Clay&Son 576 CoanJ J 556 Conard & Jones Co. .568 CongressFl'w'r ShD.561 Cooke Geo H 563 Cowee WJ Ill Coy H C Seed Co... 567 Craig Robt Co 569 Culp WH&Co 561 Danker Fred A 561 DardsChas 561 Decorative Greens Co 552 Diener Richard Co. .566 Dietsch A & Co IV Dominion FloralCo..562 Dorner ?"& Sons Co .569 Doyle & Booth 555 DreerH A Ill 576 DunlopJohnH 562 Eble Charles 560 Eckrich A 562 Edwards Folding Box Co IV Erne& Co 552 EyresHG 558 Fallon Florist 562 Fish HenryBerrien. .565 Foerster Co Jos 549 Foley Oreenhouse Mfg Co IV I FordM C 557 Ford V?illiam P 557! Fox's 560 Frey & Frey 560 Froment H E 557 Frost Cha» 567 Furrow &Co 561 Gasser J M Co 558 George Alex S. 558 Giblin & Co 575 GnattOve Co The.. .552 Goldstein 1 557 GorhamPrinteryInc , 575 Grakelow Chas H . .558 Grand RapidsFloCo. 561 Grimm & Gorly 560 GudeBros 562 HabermehrsSonsJJ.558 Hammond's Paint &SlugShotWks..IV Hardesty & Co 562 Hart Geo B 557 Hart Henry 562 Haven Seed Co 565 Hayes Irene 562 Heinl John G&Son. 558 HendersonA&Co.... I Henderson Lewis.. ..562 Hentz&Nash 556 Hess& Swoboda....559 Hession 561 Hewsft Co AH Ill HillDNursCo 569 Hogewoning & Sons. 566 Hollywood Gardens. 560 Holm & Olson 560 Holton & HunkelCo.555 Hort Advertiser III Hort Trade Journal. .576 Hooker H M Glass & Paint Co 576 Houghton Gorney Flower Shop 558 Hurfif Edgar F 565 I Ickes-BraunMill Co. IV Idlewild Greenbs 563 Jahn Hugo 563 Johnson & Cbronis. .558 Joy Floral Co 562 Kasting WF Co.... I KellerPott'yCoGeo..III Keller Sons J B 559 Kf Iway & Son 565 Kennicott Bros Co.. 546 KervanCoThe 557 Kessler Wm. 557 Kottmiller A 561 Kroeschell Bros Co. Ill Krnchten John 553 KuhlGeo A 569 Lagarde&Speelman.565 Landreth Seed Co. ..566 Lange A ..559 Lang Flo & Nurs Co. 560 LichtenbergerJ 556 Littlefield Florist.. ..558 Lord'&BurnhamCo .575 Louise Flo Shop 562 M McCallum Co 555 McClenahan Grhs. . .552 McClunie Geo G.... 558 McHutchison& C0..566 Mackie William 557 Malandre Bros 561 Mangel 558 MatthewBon's. ..563 570 Meconi Paul 557 Memphis Floral Co. .561 Metaire Ridge Murs. 562 Meyer A 562 Meyer John C Florist Thread Works 547 Michell HenryFCo. .566 MillangJosA 557 Miller AL 570 Miller Floral Co;. ...562 Mitchell WT&Son.568 GREENHOUSE GLASS Best Brands SHARP, PARTRIDGE 6 CO. 2263 Lumber St.. CHICAGO /T ^/< « 5Z ^' ^ i \!m. yf o'-'^n ■ 1 c^\i ^ 5w^r f J ji t,LONOONq, Vbv'i »' ^J r i/ieSc TRADE MARK • ^ EVERY GE-^'L. nE 1 /■ • TIN, aAC B. SEAL ^OC^. BEAP-^-rNiS THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS MAinTFAonmra) bt CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND Mention the American Florist when writinp / ^JviCttgC Mention the American Floriat when writing Moninger J C Co.... 575 Murray Samuel 561 N Neidinger JosG Co.. 555 NeweilA 563 Nt Cut Flower Ex.. 557 NY Floral Co 560 Nielsen Knud 552 Niessen Leo Co 554 Olympia Florist 561 Oriental Goldfish & Supply Co 548 Pansy Park Floral Gardens 570 Park Floral Co 563 PedrickGR&Son..567 Pennthe Florist 562 Pereboom & Co 544 Philad'IphiaGrowers Cut Flower M«rk't.554 Philips Bros 563 Pierce F O Co Ill PiersonFRCo I PiersonAN(Inc)..I 544 Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 564 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 563 Pillsbury'I L 563 Pittsbgh CutFloCo.555 Pode8ta&Baldoccbi.562 PoeblmannBrosCo.. I! PollworthCCCo....555 Potter Floral Co 561 Progressive Clay Co. 575 Pulverized Manure Co The Ill PyferAT&Co 553 Randall A LCo 553 Randall's Flo Shop. .562 Randolph & Mc- Clements 559 Rawlings Elmer 569 Ready Reference. ...571 Reed & Keller IV Regan PtgHoase...IV ReidEdw 554 Reinberg Geo 553 Reinberg Peter 547 Rice Bros 555 RiceJer'meBSeedCo563 Robinson J CSeedCo. 565 Rock WmL Flo Co.. 560 RodgersJW 561 Rohnert Waldo 565 Rosaia Bros 563 Rosery Floral Co.... 563 Rosendale Grhs 570 Routzahn Seed Co. . .565 RuschG&Co 555 SalzerSeedCoJ A..562 Sceery Edw 563 Schiller the Florist.. 558 I Schillo A Lum Co... IV Schlatter W& Son.. 575 Schmidt ChasL 558 Seligman Sam 55^ Shaffer Geo C 562 Sharp Partridge&Co576 SheppardHW 562 Siebrecht Geo C 557 Simon & Son I N....567 Situations & Wants. .543 SkidelskySS&Co.. I Smith A W&C0....561 Smith & Co ED.... 569 Smith Henry Flo Co.562 Speelman C'J&Sons.565 Stecher Litho Co.... 566 Storrs&Harrison Co. 544 569 StumppGE M 561 Sullivan Dolan &Co.556 Superior Machine & Boiler Works 575 T TobaccoProductsCo III TonnerO A & L A..553 TottyChas H 570 Traendly&'Schenck.557 Traveling Wholesale Florist 557 Trepel Joseph 559 U United Cut Flo Co. .557 V Vaughan A LCo ...549 Vaughan's Seed Store I 545 567 Vick's Sons Jas 565 Vincent RJt& Sons Co 1570 VosP& Son 570 W Walker F Co 563 WaIlerLDSeedCo.565 Watkins & Simpson, 566 WeberFH 563 Weiland& Rtsch...553 Weir Jas 562 Weiss Herman S57 Welch's Flower Shp.563 Western Pottery Co.III Wietor Bros 548 Williams Mrs E A.. 560 Winterson Co E F. .552 WittboldGCo 559 WittboldH & Son.. 559 Wolf John 560 WolfslcillBros & MorrisjBoIdenson .559 Woodruff SD &Sons.566 Y Yokohama NnrsCo .567 Young A L&C0....556 Z Zane.Pottery Co. ...575 Zech& Mann... 550 553 freer's Peerlessi Glazing Points I ^ For Greenhoascs Drive easy and true, be- cause both bevels are on the same side. Can*t twist and break the glass in driv- ing. Galvanized and will not rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Point is patented. No others like it. Order from yoor dealrr or direct from os. ^^ Write for samples^ and price. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnnt Slreel, Philadelphia. Horticultyral Trade Journal Published weekly. The Larg- est, Brlgfhtest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION! Published quarterly. Annual subscription for weekly and quarterly numbers. One Dol- lar. (International money or- der.) Subscribe today and keep In touch with European markets and topics. THE HORTUiULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY BITRNliET. BIVGLAND. Bailey's New Standard Cyclopedia of Borticaltnre SIX SPIKNDID TOI.UMES Price: $48.09 Sold only in complete sets AMERICAN FLOBIST 00. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chlcaso. Qnjerica ia "the Prow nf the UbssbI; thers may be mare onmfart Amidships, but me are the Erst to touch Unknav/n Heap " Vol. LVIL CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 8, 1921. No. 1740 The American FiORisT Established 1885 Copyright 1921 by American Florist Company. ICntered as Second Class Mutter Nov. 11, 1891 :it the Post Ollice at Ctxicogo, Illinois, under act of March 3," 1879. Published Evert Saturday et AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Flione: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1 .50 u. year; Canada, $2.50; l-^urope and Countries in Postal Union, $3.00. Volumes Hall' Yearly From August 3, 1901. Single Copies, 10 cents. .\ddress all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., A.uierican Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officebb— Thomas Roland, Nahaut, Mass., President; Adolphdb Gude, Washington, D. C, Vice-President; John Yodng, 41-43 West 18th St., New York, Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. Officers-Elect — S. S. Pennock, Philadelp>iia, Pa., President; SiSiUBL Murkay, Kansas City. Mo., Vice-President; John You^6, New York, Secretary ; J. J. HEts, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. The thirty-eightla annual convention will be held at Kansas City, Mo., August, 1922. Fifth National Flower Show. The Fifth National Flower Show will be held at Cleveland, O., March 25 to April 1, 1922. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION. Next annual meeting at Toronto, Ont., October 11-13,1921. Officers; Philip Brbitmbter, De- troit, Mich., President; H. Q. DiLLSMnTH, To- ronto, Ont., Vice-President; Albert Pochblon, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Ne.xt annual convention and exhibition at Chicago, November 16-17,1921. Officers: S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa., President; N. J. WiBT.iB, Chicago, Vice- President; C.W. Johnson, 141 Summit Street, Rockford, 111., Secretary: Chas. H. Tottt, Madison, N. J., Treasurer. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Hartford, Conn., January 1922, Officers: W . D. Howard, Milford, Mass., President; N. C. Osborn, Hart- ford, Conn., Vice-President; A. F. J. Baub, Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., ludian- ipolis, Ind., Secretary, AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Officers: Robert Pyle, West Grove, Pa.. President; F. Ij. Atkins, Rutherford, N. J.. Vice-President; Jo.iN C. Wistbk, 606 Finance lUdg., Puiladelpiiia, Pa., Secretary: CdAS. II. ToiTY, Madison, N- J., Treasurer. AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. Annual Meeting and Exhibition, New York, September 27-30. A Fine Exhibition. The success of the exhibition of the American Dahlia Society, held on the roof of the Hotel Pennsylvania, New York. September 27-30, of which a synopsis was published in our last week's issue, exceeded even the ex- pectations of its most sanguine pro- moters. "With the exception that the weather was warmer than expected, all the conditions that make for a good exhibition were favorable. In addition to an abundance of good stock, the location and facilities were ideal. A visitor might well ascend to the roof of the great hotel to alone catch the splendid view of the city and the noble Hudson river. On the Seventh avenue side, a wide balcony parallels the main hall, from which an excellent view is obtained. This hall is about 50x200 feet and lighted by many win- dows. There were extensive exhibits here by John Lewis Childs, Inc., Flow- erfleld, N. Y.; J. K. Alexander, Bast Bridgewater, Mass.; Babylon Dahlia Gardens, Babylon, N. Y., and John Scheepers & Co., New York, who exhib- ited the immense blooms grown on the estate of Judge Mareau, Greens Farms, Conn. A. E. Doty, New Haven, Conn., and the Stumpp & Walter Co., New York, who in addition to their bulb exhibit in the conservatory, had a dahlia display in this hall. Three tables almost the entire length of the hall held numerous competitive exhib- its, many of them being in the short stem class, one flower to a vase. At one end the Peacock Dahlia Farms, Berlin, N. J., occupied 400 square feet with an exceptionally fine display of baskets and vases of large blooms, the baskets being on pedestals and tall vases being used, which, added to the effect. The Long Island Dahlia Gar- dens, W. A. Finger, Jr,, proprietor, oc- cupied large space at the other end of the hall, the exhibit being cleverly ar- ranged on a background of oak foli- age. On the opposite side between the pillars, over 20 tables from 10 to 15 feet in length were placed. There were a number of exhibitors occupy- ing them, noteworthy being Meacham & Sherman, Stratford, Conn.; Mills & Co., Mamaroneck, N. Y., and Geo. L. Stillman. Westerley, R. I., had a fine exhibit near that of the Peacock Dahlia Farms, Other good displays in the hall were by E. V. Darling, New Bedford, Mass. Miss Emily Slocombe, New Haven, Conn., who has a new production. Winfield Slocombe, for 1922 and an- other, Rose Bonheur, for 1923, and yet another, named Maid of the Mist. N. Harold Cottam, Wappinger's Falls, N. Y. ; Wm. C. Noonan, Locust "Valley, N. Y.; C. Louis Ailing, West Haven, Conn.; Huntington Dahlia Gardens, Huntington, N. Y.; Walker Bros., Fat- erson, N. J.; Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa.; Henshaw Floral Co.. New York, florists' supplies; W. D. Hathaway, New Bedford, Mass.. dahlias, and W. S. Daniels, New York, flower holders, all exhibited in this hall. It was interestinsr to go from one exhibit to another and note the many types, sizes and colors of the flowers. Between the mammoth productions of Judge Mareau, seven inches in diame- ter, to the tiniest pompon there was a gi-eat variety in cactus, bell shaped, peony flowered, decorative, collarettes and singles. Although much of the stock held up well throughout the four days of the exhibition, there were many renewals on the third and fourth days which kept the exhibition in good condition till its close. A glass- covered passageway connects the Vhe American Florist. Oct. 8, Wm. J. Rathgeber, New Haven, Cnn. Secretary American Dahlia Society. Richard Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md. President American Dahlin Society. George L. Stillman, Westerly, R. I. First Vice-President American Dahlia Society main hall with the conservatory and in this W. A. Manda. South Orange, N. J.^ had a trade exhibit of a variety of greenhouse plants and dahlias. Practically all of the exhibitors previ- ously mentioned were also doing a trade business. The roof of the con- servatory was heavily curtained to prevent undue heat. Its dimensions are about 50x100 feet. A striking fea- ture in the center of the conservatory was a space 200 square feet bj^ the R. Vincent Jr. & Sons Co., Whitemarsh, Md., occupied exclusively by 1,000 blooms of their new and large dahlias, named Patrick O'Mara. The flowers were arranged, on a raised platform, in the form of a bed, large vases being placed at the four corners of the plat- form, ferns of the Boston type being used as a border. A number of other trade exhibits were ranged around the walls of the conservatory as follows : The Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J., orchids; the Stumpp & Walter Co., New York, bulbs; Dietz & Trivett, New York, dahlias and seeds; the United Bulb Growers, Holland and New York, bulbs, and C. H. Totty Co., Madison, N. J., dahlias finely arranged with accompaniment of grasses, roses and hardy flowering plants. W. Ij. W. Darnell. Bast Moriches, N. Y., had- a good display of dahlias in one corner of the conservatory which had been tastefully arranged by Charles Millburn, a well known pri- vate gardener. The amateur classes were also staged here. Other dahlia exhibitors were Gilbert P. Williams, Huntington, N. Y.; J. H. Bowman, Hawthorne, N. J., and Alt F. Clark, Netcong, N. J. Other trade exhibits in the conservatory were the Skinner System of Irrigation, the Lancaster, Pa., Tobacco Products Co., insecti- cides, and the Little Wonder Hedge Trimmer, represented by John R. Eddy and C. Paul Gardner of the Eddy Garden Service, Paradise, Pa. An extensive exhibitor in the competi- tive classes were John H. C. Wiegand, Westville, New Haven, Conn.; W. F. Jost, another New Haven man, also featured an excellent display. Secre- tary Rathgeber and his estimable wife were in constant co-operation with the exhibitors and did much to ma"ke the show a success. George W. Kerr, Doylestown, Pa. Second Vice-President American Dahlia Society. W. W. Wilmore, Denver, Colo. Fourth Vice-President American Dahlia Society innual Meeting:. The annual meeting of the society was held at the Hotel Pennsylvania, Wednesday, September 28. President Richard Vincent, Jr.. in the chair. Act- ing Secretary W. J. Rathgeber's report showed that there is now about 1,300 paid "Up memberships and that the membership dues can take care of the publication of the society's bulletin. He further stated that the space taken and the number of exhibits in the present show is about twice that of last year. A lively discussion of methods of increasing the memher- ship showed an active interest among the members present in the advance- ment of the society. The reports of the trial grounds at Storrs, Conn., and College Park. Md., showed poor conditions, due to the dry weather, in spite of the utmost efforts of those in charge. A motion was adopted to allow only members in good standing to exhibit at next year's show. Much interest was aroused In the depredations of insects and dis- eases and steps were taken to have an entomologist and plant pathologist appointed to make investigations and report on dahlia diseases and Insects. President Vincent's annual address was well received. The meeting was enthusiastic in tendering the president a rising vote of thanks for his untir- ing efforts in promoting the society. Joseph J. Lane was thanked for his successful efforts as publicity man- ager for the present show; Secretary Rathgeber for his management of the show, and Professoi's Fraser and Nor- ton for their management of the trial grounds. Prof. Fraser is in charge at Storrs, Conn., and Prof. Norton at College Park, Md The oflBcers elected for the coming year are : Richard Vincent. Jr.. White Marsh, Md., president; J. K. Alexan- der, East Bridgewater, Mass., first vice-president for the north; James Duthie, Oystfr Bay, N. Y., second vice- president for the east; Geo. W. Kerr, Doylestown. Pa., third vice-president for the south; W. W. Wilmore, Denver, Colo., fourth vice-president for the west; J. W. Davies, San Francisco, Calif., fifth vice-president for the Pa- cific coast; Wm. J. Rathgeber, 198 Norton street. New Haven, Conn., sec- retary-treasurer. Executive commit- 1921. The American Florist. '579 AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. General View, Half of Display in the Hotel Pennsylvania, New York tee : I. S. Hendrickson, Flowerfleld, N. Y.; C. Ix)uis Ailing, West Haven, Conn.; O. E. Walker, Paterson, N J.; M. E. Doug-las, Woodbury, N. J.; BJw. Badetky, Huntington, N. Y. President Vincent's Address. My fellow members of the American Dahlia Society, it is with great pleas- ure that I greet you once more at our annual meeting. The year has not been without its troubles and triumphs, for one or both ar.e bound to come, to one and all of us, but when we view the beauty and grandeur of our present show, with its increased space, the enthusiasm of those exhibiting, and the delight of our many visitors, we can- not but feel grateful to a higher ruling Providence who doeth all things well, that he has given us the knowledge and ability to produce as charming a lot of beautiful iiowers as mortal eyes have ever looked upon. May the bless- ing be ours, to produce these while life lasts, and that we may be en- abled to teach others to grow and love these beautiful productions, and that our visitors, seeing what we have pro- duced, -may go home with full inten- tion to join our happy dahlia family, and to make their homes more beauti- ful by planting- and growing some choice specimens of the dahlia. To the officers of this society I can- not give too many thanks. There has been considerable work attached to running the society affairs during the year past, and it is with great pleas- ure and gratification that I thank those who have constituted our work- ing household during the year. Cer- tain affairs of the society, especially of several of its committees have taken much time .and expense, but whenever the call w^ent out for a meeting there was always a goodly number present. A president never had a better body of workers than your humble servant has had during the past year, as those selected have been both competent and efficient. The resignation of Edw. C. Vick from the position of secretary on ac- count of the pressure of his own busi- ness, compelled me 'to place quickly some man in the oflBce who was not only competent, but one who could handle the present dahlia show success- fully. I fortunately had a competent man on our board, our present treas- urer, Wm. Rathgeber, who has had a number of years experience, both as secretary and manager of the New Haven Horticultural Society. The re- sult of this choice you can see in the great success of the present show. The increasing membership, together with the bulletins, publication has brought with it a rather burdensome duty, which can be overcome by the secretary having a competent assistant in his office -who can practically take up a certain amount of the correspond- ence, ■ etc. This the executive com- mittee who you may select will have to provide for, so that every phase of our membership correspondence will be attended to promptly. FINANCES. I think that the treasurer's report will show that our finances, although not large, are in fairly good condition. | Our expenses in publishing- bulletins, I advertising-, etc., have kept our balance I down to rather a low figure. Another item that cuts figures down is pur- chases of material, etc., for exhibition. This, of course, we look for to be re- turned in gate receipts at the present show. If our membership increases and dues are promptly paid, we will feel we are in for greater and better things. One thing, we, the governing body, would like to see and that is an increased number of life members. Friends of the dahlia, kindly do your best, show your interest in the society by obtaining new members, both life and annual, so that we can reach the top notch, equal to any other floral society in the world. NOIIENCLATUKE COMMITTEE. It may appear an easy task to some people to classify certain varieties of dahlia blooms, but I beg to think dif- ferently as I have seen and heard the various discussions among those who comprised our nomenclature commit- tee. They are as competent a body of men as it is possible to obtain, and yet their agreement on certain types and classes will be disputed by some who may think they know better. No rul- ing will stand long, as there is no flower today that is being hybridized, and more changed in form than the dahlia; even at this exhibition there will be noted puzzles for the nomen- clature committee to work upon in the near future. TRIAL GROUNDS. With its widely separated trial grounds, one near Storrs, Conn., and the other at College Park., University of Maryland, the society should be well prepared to test out the growing qualities of any and all new va- rieties of dahlias. The cost and ex- pense to an originator is so small that really we do not think any variety ought to be put on the market unless passed at the trial grounds, and if the buying- public would only buy the new varieties that have been passed upon by competent judges, there would not be so many so-called wonders forced upon the growers. We want all the good dahlias possible for our patrons, both new and old, and have advocated these trial grounds so that they could procure the vei'y best. We are greatly indebted to the officers and directors at both colleges for their co-operation, and also for their allowing us the as- sistance of Prof. Praser and Prof. Norton, and their valuable aids. As the two men mentioned are among the ones having the best knowledge in the country of dahlias, both in planting, growing and classification of same, any information they may give out can be strictly relied upon. The number of visitors to the trial grounds and the interest being taken shows the popu- larity of the dahlia among the masses. Oo-operation with the gardens clubs of the country is increasing and their membership is helping us considerably towards success. The California Dahlia Society, which is affiliated with us. makes each individual society of the ■greatest help to one another, and we are glad to see its wonderful progress: credt is also due it for the valuable issues of its dahlia bulletins. 580 The American Florist. Oct. 8, Xow. kind friends, I am coming" to the end of my annual address, and as I previously thanked the officers for their courtesy and help since we last met in annual session, I would not be doing justice to the membership 'if I did not likewise thank them for their help and assistance in paying up their dues, which has enabled us to continue Show, 12 blooms, 12 varieties, shoi't stems. — W. D. Hatheway. New Bedford, Mass., 1st; C. Louis Ailing-, West Haven, Conn., 2nd. Hybrid .show, 12 blooms, 12 varieties, short stems. — N. Harold Cottam, Wapping- ers Falls, N. Y., 1st. Decorative, 12 blooms, 12. varieties, short stems. — .T. H. "Wiegand, 1st; C. Louis Ail- ing-, 2nd, Hybrid cactus. 12 blooms. 12 varieties, short stems, — C. Louis Ailing, 1st ; John Lewis Childs, Inc.. Flowerfield, N. Y.. ' 2nd. AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. DjihlMi Patrick O'Mara Exhibited by R. A^incent, Jr. A Sons Co., White Marsli, Md. this grand society, also for the many kind letters I received in my bereave- ment. May G-od bless them and may they live long and be happy In enjoy- ing" the beauties of natui'e. In con- clusion, no matter who you may select as president to carry on the good work, I will aid him to the fullest extent of my ability, so that the grand success the members American Dahlia Society are looking forward to may be realized. Notes* R. Vincent, Jr., says all dahlia roots have sugar content, some much more than others. He sees no reason why the light colored ones may not ulti- mately be grown for sugar. George "W. Kerr, manager of Bur- pee's trial grounds at Fordhook, ex- plained with regret that owing _ to drought the company would be unable to show. President Vincent gave a dinner at the Pennsylvania Hotel on the night of September 27 to the judges, officers and members of the trade press. Among the out of town visitors noted were J. C. Vaug'han, Chicago, and B. Hammond Tracy, Wenham, Mass. President Vincent and his aids did wonders in the six w^eeks left them after the change of secretary. Francis C. Stokes says the dahlia has the greatest range of form and color of any flower. The Waite seedlings from the es- tate of E. D. Adams, were among the very best. Henshaw's display of imported vases and favors attracted much at- tention. Stillman's price of $25 per packet for seed was hig'h water mark. ^ Seed and plant salesmen were ac- tive on the "roof." The Awards. One hundred varieties, at least four types, short steins. — J. H. "Wiegand. New Haven. Conn., 1st; Sarah M. Wakeman, Southport, Conn., 2nd, Fifty varieties, at least four types, short stems. — J. H. Wiegand, 1st; E. V. Darling. New Bedford. Mass., 2nd, Peony, ]2 blooms, 12 varieties. short stems. — Meacham & Sherman, Stratford, Conn., 1st; E. U. Darling, 2nd. Single, 12 blooms. 1 2 varieties, in one vase. — Mills & Co., Mamaroneck. N. Y., 1st; Alt. F. Clark. Netcong, N. J., 2nd. Collarette, 12 blooms, 12 varieties, in one vase, long stems. — C. I^ouis Ailing, 1st; Sarah , M. Wakeman. 2nd. Pompon, nine varieties, nine vases, three in a vase, long stems. — Alt. F. Clark, 1st; Mills & Co., 2nd. Best general display of dahlias, not to exceed 50 square feet ; grasses and foliage allowed. — Mills & Co., American Dahlia Society silver medal. Fifty varieties, at least four types, short steins. — Miss M, Valentine, New Canaan, Conn.. 1st. Twenty-five varieties, at least three types, short stems. — E. D. Adams, Rumson, N. J. (W. H. Waid, gr.). 1st; W. J. Matheson, Huntington, N. T., 2nd. Cactus or hybrid cactus. 12 blooms, 12 varieties. — W. J. Matheson, 1st; Miss M. Valentine, 2nd. Peony or hybrid peony, 12 blooms, 12 va- rieties, short stems. — A. W. Butler, Mt. Kisco. N. Y,, 1st. Collarette, 12 blooms, three or more va- rieties, . long stems. — Miss Annie B. Jen- nings. Fairfield, Conn., lat. Pompon, 12 blooms, three or more varie- ties, long stems in one vase. — Misa Annie B. Jennings, 1st. , Cactus or hybrid cactus, six blooms, six varieties, short stems. — L/, H. Abel, White Plains, N. Y., Ist; Wm. E. Sweeney, Wil- liainantic. Conn,. 2nd. Decorative, six blooms, six varieties, short stems. — L. H. Abel, let ; Wm. B. Sweeney, :^nl. Peony flowered, nine blooms, three varie- ties in one vase, short stemm,ed. — L. H. Abel, 1st; Wm. B. Sweeney, 2nd. Best 10 blooms, 10 varieties, any or all types, short stems. — L. H. Abel, 1st; S. W. Burnett, Passaic, N. J., 2nd. Cactus or hybrid cactus, nine blooms, three varieties in one vase, long stems.' — L. H. Abel, 1st; Wm. B. Sweeney, 2nd. Decorative, nine blooms, three varieties in one vase, long stems. — Wm. B. Sweeney, 1st. Best collection of dahlias, long <^ shurt stems, not more than ^5 varieties, arranged for effect, amateurs only; one root each Peony Alsace Lorraine and Solange. — L, H. Abel, 1st. Best collection, 12 flowers, any variety, any color, one flower of each, named or un- named. — L. H. Abel, Istj Mrs. Jos. Walhov. Jr.. Oarrison-on-Hudson, N. Y.. 2nd. Best general display, not over 50 square feet, open to all non-commercial growers. Prize donated by W. At lee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa. — Wm. B. Sweeiiey, silver cup. Most meritorious exhibit by an amateur, silver medal by the Short Hills Garden Club, Short Hills. N. J.— Chas. A. Searle, Westfield, N. J. Best vase red dahlias, named, one variety. 12 in vase. — John Lewis Childs, Inc., 1st. Best vase white dahlias, named, one vari- ety, 12 in vase, long- stems. — John Lewis Childs, Inc., 1st; Sarah M. Wakeman. 2nd. Best vase yellow dahlias, named, one variety, 12 in vase, long stems. — John Lewis Childs, Inc., 1st. Best vase pink dahlias, named, one vari- ety, 12 in vase, long stenns.. — John Lewis Childs, Inc.. 1st. Best vase variegated dahlias, named, one variety, 12 in vase. — ^John Lewis Childs, Inc., 1st. Best vase any other co^or, one variety, 12 in vase. — Emily SlocomJ&e. New Haven, Conn., 1st. Lai'gest hybrid cactus bloom. — John Lewis Childs. Inc., 1st. Largest decorative blooni. — B. D. Adams (W. W. Waite, gr.), 1st, Best undisseminated seedling dahlia, long stem.' — W. J. Matheson, 1st. Best vase cactus or hybrid cactus, 25 blooms, long stems, for effect, other foliage permitted. — John Lewis Childs, Inc.. 1st, Best vase of cactus, 12 blooms, one or more varieties. — Miss Annie B. Jennings, 1st. Best vase of hybrid cactus, 12 bloon^s. one or more varieties. — L. H. Abel, 1st; John Lewis Childs, Inc., 2nd, Best vase of decorative. 12 blooms, one or more varieties — Emily Slocombe, 1st; John Lewis Childs. Inc., 2nd- Best vase of show, 12 blooms, one or more varieties. — Sarah M. Wakeman. 1st; A. E. Doty, New Haven, Conn., 2nd, AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. Ofthlia Exhibit of the Ohns. IT. Totty Co.. M.idison, N- J- 1921. The American Florist. 581 (jeaernl View BOSTON FERN SHOW. of Main Hall. Sue Issue of October 1, Page 538. Best vase of hybrid show, 12 blooms, one or more varieties. — Sarah M. Wakeman, 1st; John Lewis Childs, Inc., 2ncl. Best vase of peony flowered, 12 blooms, one or more varieties. — John Lewis Childs, Inc.. 1st: Annie B. Jennings, 2nd. Best vase of duplex, 12 blooms, one or more varieties. — Alt. F. Clark, 1st. Best vase of collarette, 18 blooms, one or more varieties.' — Alt. P. Clark, 1st; John [--ewis Childs, Inc., 2nd. Best vase of singles, 18 blooms, one or more varieties. — Alt. F. Clark. 1st; Sarah M. Wakeman. 2nd. Best vase of pompom, 18 blooms, one or more varieties. — J. H. Wiegand, 1st; Mills & Co., 2nd. Best 24 blooms, cactus dahlias, hybrid cactus dahlia excluded. — A. E. Doty. 1st; Sarah M. Wakeman, 2nd. ( The society's certificate of merit was of- fered for any seedling dahlia novelty which is deemed worthy by the judges. — Mills & Co., 1st. Best seedling, never before exhibited. T^arge basket vase donated by Blue Ribbon Dahlia Co.. Trenton. N. J. — Emily Slocombe. 1st. Best vase of seedling not yet on the mar- liet, no limit to number. — W. .1. Matheson, .'Silver vase, donated by Mrs. Allen K. White, Atlantic City, N. J. Best vase of 10 flow^ers. Patrick O'Mara. — 15. D. Adams, 1st. (This prize and the two following donated by R. Vincent. Jr., & Sons Co.) Best vase of five flowers, Patrick O'Mara. — Howard R. Glutzbedi, Lynbrook. N. Y., 1st. Best vase of three flowers. Patrick O'Mara. — E. D. Adams. 1st. For the largest and best display of show nr double dahlias, silver medal, bronze medal, offered by the Henjry F. Michell Co., Philadelphia. Pa. — Mills & Co.. 1st. Best 10 cut varieties, new or old, 12 blooms each, 120 blooms, offered by Pea- cock Dahlia Farms. Berlin. N. J. — Sarah M. Wakeman. 1st. Best table centerpiece of dahlias, other loliage and flowers can be used, but dahlias lo predominate. — A. W. Butter. Mt. Kisco, N. Y., 1st. One hundred varieties, at least four types, -short stems. — J. H. Wiegand, 1st; H. Cot- lam & Co., 2nd. Fifty varieties, at least four types, short stems. — J. H. Wiegand. Jst; L. B. Linsley, West Haven, Conn., 2nd. Show, 12 blooms. 12 varieties, short stems. ■ — C. Louis Ailing, 1st. Decorative, 12 blooms. 12 vai-ieties, short Btems. — J. H. Wiegand, 1st. Cactus. 12 blooms. 12 varieties, short stems. — C. Louis Ailing. 1st. Hybrid cactus, 12 blooms, 12 varieties, nhort stems. — C. Louis Ailing. 1st. Peony, 12 blooms, 12 varieties, short stems. — C. Louis Ailing, 1st. Single, 12 blooms, 12 varieties, one vase, long stems. — Mills & Co., 1st; Alt. F. Clark. 2nd. Collarette, 12 blooms, 12 varieties, one vase, long stems. — Alt. P. Clark, 1st; H. Cottam. 2nd. Pompon, nine varieties, nine vases, three in a vase, long stems. — Mills & Co., 1st; Alt. F. Clark, 2nd. Best vase of red dahlias, named, one vari- ety, 12 in a vase, long stems. — H. Cottam. 1st; W. A. Manda, S. Orange. N. J., 2nd. Best vase of white dahlias, named, one variety, 12 in a vase, long stems. — H. Cot- taJTi, 1st; John Louis Childs, Inc., 2nd. Best vase of yellow dahlias, named, one variety, 12 in a vase, long stems. — John Lewis Childs, Inc., 1st. Best vase of pink dahlias, named, one variety, 12 in a vase, long litems. — John Lewis Childs. Inc., 1st; H. Cottam. 2nd. Best vase of any other color, one variety, 12 in a vase. — Emily Slocombe, 1st. For the largest decorative bloom. — E, D. Adams, 1st. Finest and most meritorious display of cut flowers, grasses or other foliage al- loAved, quality and arrangement to count, 50-50, 100 square feet.; — Mills & Co.. silver Vase. Best undisseminated seedling dahlia, long stem. — E. D. Adams, 1st. Best vase of cactus. 12 blooms, one or more varieties. — ,Tohn Lewis Childs, Inc., 1st. Best vase of hybrid cactus, 12 blooms, one or more varieties. — John Lewis Childs, Inc . 1st. Bfest vase of decorative, 12 blooms, one or more varieties. — John Lewis Childs, Inc., 1st; Alt. F. Clark. 2nd. Best vase of show, 12 blooms, one or more varieties. — A. E. Doty, 1st. Best vase of peony flowered. 12 blooms, one or more varieties. — John Lewis Childs, Inc.. 1st. Best vase of duplex, 12 blooms, one or moi-e varieties. — Alt. F. Clark. 1st. Best vase of collarette, 18 blooms, one or more varieties. — H. Cottam. 1st. Best vase of singles, 18 blooms, one or more varieties. — Mills & Co., 1st; H. Cottam, 2nd. Best vase of pompon. 18 blooms, one or more varieties. — J. H. Wiegand, 1st; H. Cot- tam, 2nd. Two hundred pompons, arranged for ef- fect. — H. Cottam, 1st; W. L. W. Darnell, 2nd. Best vase of single or duplex, 25 blooms, long stems, for effect, other foliage permit- ted; — Mills & Co., 1st. Best 24 blooms, cactus dahlias, hybrid cactus dahlia, excluded. — A. B. Doty. 1st. Best three flowers of Field Marshal. — L. B. Linsley, 1st. A. F. F. Some European T(otes. TRIBUTE TO LATE JOHN FARQUHAR. In going about the various parts of Germany, .generally the western, as that is where my work -mostly lies, the scenery is wonderful, hilly and moun- tainous in many parts, the beautiful Rhine country, now occupied by the Belgian, British, French and American troops, all most interesting, teeming: with historical events, present and past. In one of my trips attending one of our conferences, which was held at: Gotha, a beautiful little town centrally located in Germany, just north of the Thueringer Wald, in company with Mrs. Pennock and several others last Sunday morning, we took a walk through the gardens of the i^alace of the former Duke of Saxony, Gotha and Coburg. It is a splendidly laid out garden, not quite as well kept as for- merly, but in very nice shape; some well arranged beddings, and particu- larly nice planting of evergreens mak- ing a very effective vista. Many fine specimens of trees are to be seen in the grounds. I stood looking through this vista of evergreens to the bedding of the gardens below and beyond, and thought of my visit to Stuttgart in the gardens of the palace of the former King of Wuerttemberg, which I visited early in July, very beautiful grounds. It brought back to my memory our dear old friend John K. M. L. Far- quhar and his letters of introduction to some of his friends in Stuttgart and other parts of Germany. To me he was an ideal man and stood for all that was best and just in life and was one of our strong pillars in the busi- ness, always ready to do his share in any undertaking, throwing his energy into our flower shows and exhibitions in an unstinted way, not only con- tributing to the exhibits, but giving his time and ability in helping to make 582 J. nn, American Florist. Oct. 8, those exhibits a real success. It has been some time since he passed on to the unknown and I do feel I want to add a line to those who have written so finely of him and his life. A few weeks before I left for Germany last March, he gave me some very fine let- ters of introduction and also wrote me a very nice letter wishing me a safe journey and his blessing. These waitirig anywhere from one to six months before receiving- their order and then very often not getting stock up to the quality advertised. Suggestions were made and plans developed for the iirepai-ation of a series of pamphlets on "Fertilizers," "Putties," "Heating Systems," "Coal" and "Benches," and the secretary was expected to get in touch with experts BOSTON FERN SHOW. Display of Nephrolepis by F. R. Pievsoa, Tuvrytowii. N. Y.- Sec Issue of Oc;tober 1, Page 53K. are the kind of things, as one goes through life, that make it worth while, and I am proud to have been numbered among his friends, a man we all loved. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK. Essen, Germany, September 15, 1921. on these various lines for the prepara- tion of these articles. They will un- doubtedly be distributed to the mem- bers • within the next six or eight weeks. L.. C. Vinson, Sec'y. National Fiower Growers' Association. OHIO IJISTHICT. At the June meeting of the Ohio District of the National Flower Grow- ers' Association a membership of 82 was reported. Since that time Secre- tary L. C. Vinson has been conducting a membership campagn and has suc- ceeded in increasing the membership from 82 to 155. During this campaign he covered over 1,800 miles in his auto through northern, central and south- ern parts of the state. He reported the growers as being very enthusiastic over the objects of organization and most of them willing to sign up at once. Those who did not do so, ex- pressed themselves as being willing to within the near future. A meeting of the directors was held in Cleveland, Septemtier 21, to make plans for the January state meeting of the organization. On leaving, they all expressed themseves as being well satisfied with the progress made and optimistic over the prospects of the district being 100 per cent strong be- fore the end of 1922. J. D. Schiller, of Toledo, who is chairman of the committe on organizing a credit sys- tem for association members, made a preliminary T.'eport ; First — That growers and retailers be listed into four classes. Those who discounted their bills, those •who paid in 30, 60 or 90 days. Second — -That plans were being de- veloped for the protection of growers ordering stock from advertisers, send- ing a check as requested and then Stamfokd, Conn. — The fifth annual show of the Stamford Horticultui-al Society will be held November 4-5. G. C. Boon is corresponding secretary of the society. Bbyn Mawk, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society staged a dahlia exhibition in connection with the horse show in this city, Septemtoer 30-Octo- taer 1, the display by Mrs. F. E. Dixon, Chestnut Hill, being especially note- worthy. THE RETAIL TRADE Conductea by Roljt. Klft, Fhlla., Pa. Say It With Flowers and F. T. D. Week. In accordance with the recommenda- tion of President Philip Breitmeyer, of Detroit, Mich., in his annual address before the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association, it was recommended that a committee be appointed on "Say it With Flowers" and F. T. D. Week, combined. In accordance therewith, this committee heartily recommends that the different communities througli- out the country get together to carry out this recommendation. The time suggested in the president's address is the early part of October. This, how- ever, is not arbitrary, and the com- mittee recommends that the local con- ditions be considered in deciding upon the date of this movement. They strongly recommend that a committee in each community assume the re- sponsibilities of a concerted effort in this direction. Let us all stop and consider the com- prehensiveness of the slogan, "Say it With Flowers." Further, let us delib- erate upon the wonderful effect of the P. T. D. movement, and its uplifting benefits to society. Gentlemen, if you stop and ponder on these things. I am sure you will see a deei)er meaning in them than you have heretofore. If you are a true and loyal florist, you ought to feel some obligation to do your part towards carrying out this work. In large cities, through concert- ed effort, a great deal can be accom- plished. In the small cities, and even in communities where only one florist is doing business, still publicity can be carried on and developed along these lines, which in the aggregate will form a great movement. The committee strongly recommends that this splendid recommendation of President Breitmeyer be given the hearty and undivided support which it deserves. The members of the com- mittee will be glad to help with sug- gestions or In any way possible if called upon. Z. D. Blackistone, Chairman. ROBERT L. Graham. ClIAKLES H. GEAKELOW. BOSTON FERN SHOW. Dis-lay of \V. A Manda, South .Orange, N. J. See Issue of October 1, Page, 538. 1921. The American Florist. 583 OFFICERS OF THE SAN t'RANCISCO CO-OPERATIVE FLOWER MARKET. Reading from Left to Rieht: Walter Joseph, Mascot, Son ot B. M. Joseph; Joseph P. Haywood. Treasurer; B M. Joseph, Director; P. Vinceut Mntiaia President: W. W. Cannon, Assistant Secreiarj ; Chas. W. Brown. Secretary; H. Plath, Vice-President; David Arata, c — . Director: P'ranlc Thatcher, Director; Manuel Kolleri, Director. Are You an F. T. D. Man? Every man in tiie florist business is engaged in his occupation, first for his living, nearly all as a matter of neces- sity, their business being' the source of their livelihood. Very few, however, are satisfied with returns that only keep the wolf from the door, they look forward to a gi-eater reward, to a con- dition of circumstances that will enable them to enjoy as well, the worth while things of life. With this end in view. according to their ability they work, and struggle, and save, and push their business as their knowledge and ex- perience directs, towards the desired goal. Real success as measured in ac- complishment, comes however to but few, the reason being the lack of ability to concentrate. The success of all busi- ness is concentration, and in the case of the florist, sticking to the business of selling plants and flowers, and not al- lowing outside interests of any kind to interfere or take up his valuable time or energies, all of which in his working- hours, (and for the man who is out to overcome all obstacles, these are at times very long) are to be given en- tirely to his business. Most retailers specialize, devoting more attention to this or that feature of the business that appeals to them or appears to be the most profitable. Flowers for funerals is a specialty with many, others devote their atten- tion to decorations. Handling cut flowei-s in quantity to make a quick turnover is the feature of the central city shop. Flowering and foliage plants are leaders with some, and there are other features that are taken up and catered to by store.s that find them profitable. All the above lines require a certain amount of knowledge and in some, the carrying of consideraljle stock or ac- cessories. In nearly all the larger stores they are separate departments with a competent man in charge. F. T. D. Toronto Convention NEXT WEEK Oct. 11-13 Fr,0KlST8' TELEGRAPH DEXIVEBY DEPT. All the large stores for a long time had seen the advantage of some sys- tem for out-of-town deliveries by tele- graph, frequently having important orders for distant points, that were impossible to deliver except by a cor- respondent in that city. Gradually a system was developed that after many vicissitudes has been brought into an almost perfect working organization that embraces in its membership the most important retailers of the coun- try, as well as prominent florists in Canada, Europe and other foreign countries. The business at first con- sisted of orders that were in a manner forced on the trade; they took them as an accommodation for their cus- tomers, (rradually these satisfied pa- trons on finding that it was possible to deliver flowers to any point in the country almost within the hour, have graduallj' grown to make a most ex- tended use of this service. So great has the business become that large firms have opened ledgers . for this business, in fact have made it a sep- arate department, in charge of a man familiar with all the details for the quick carrying out of the orders re- ceived. The volume of business has developed enormously in the past few- years, the interchange of orders being now estimated as over $3,000,000 an- nually. Some stores claim to have re- ceived over $10,000 in orders annually in the past few years through the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. The membership of the organization has increased over three fold in the past five years, now numbering over 3,000 florists, covering alinost the en- tire territory of the United States and embracing the best men of the trade in every community. The system is now so perfected that there is little loss from irresponsible dealers, their accounts being guaranteed by the as- sociation and they being read out as soon as discovered. Every live florist, be his business large or small, should connect up with this organization of live-wire members of the trade, not only to receive its benefits from in- coming orders, but to work with and secure business in liis own store, which requires the carrying of no additional stock, only a knowledge of, and an enthusiasm for the system that is nec- essary fo its proper publicity. It is this publicity feature of the or- ganization's service that should be kept to the front and impressed on the minds of all new members, and for that matter the old ones as well, for not one-half of the 3,000 members make any attempt to feature or inform the general public of the many advan- tages and possibilities of the service. P. T. D. window cards get laid back 584 The American Florist. Oct. 8, on the shelves, and there is no other evidence except perhaps a notice in small type on bills and letter heads that we are members of the Florists' Teleg-raph Delivery Association, which is all Greek to most people who read it. There is no one single department of the business that will bring the same or as great returns as a mem- bership in this organization, when it has been worked up to its possible efficiency. What comes in for delivery from out-of-town correspondents is to be thankfully received and properly cared for, and by prompt and satis- factory service invite its continuance. The home business, however, is the most profitable as it requires the car- rying of no aditional stock, simply an energetic bid for the trade, showing the possibilities of the quick, distant point, delivery, and a stowing away of 20 per cent profit on eveiT trans- action. There is always the possibility,, if the trade is new, of adding another customer to the list, to be credited entirely to the F. T. D. The fact of the membership in this organization of 3,000 of the best of the trade in all parts of the country should be kept to the front all the time and" made the most of in bringing in new business, and adding to your prestige as a prom- inent member of the retail florists of your city. ANNUAL CONVENTIOiSr. The annual convention of this im- portant body of retail florists will be held in Toronto, Ont., October 11 -lo. This will be attended by the best members of the retail fraternity from all parts of the country, representa- tive men, every one of them, gathered for the purpose of perfecting and making the organization stronger as their experience of the past year shows to be possible. The personal equation figures in such a gathering, all being equal as members of the same profession and organization, and glad to meet their friends and cus- tomers of the wire, face to face, and 'grasp them by the hand. The programme shows that each day's proceedings will be full of inter- esting live discussions, on up-to-date topics in retail store keeping, particu- larly that pertaining to F. T. D. busi- ness. It is a gathering that evei'y re- tailer who can possibly spare the time should attend. All recent conventions of this organization have been full of pep and go, instilling in the members an energy and enthusiasm with ideas that could not fail to crop out later in their business. Next Week in the Flower Shop. Success in the sale of flowers is sure if they are handled with businesslike, intelligent methods. The stock is dif- ferent from that of almost any other commodity, varying' in appearance as the flowers develop from the time they are exposed for sale until they are su far advanced as to be worthless. Good business men in other lines often com- ment on this feature and wonder at the, to them, inevitable loss. As a matter of fact there is loss, much more in many cases than there ought to be, but with good management this is kept down to a minimum, the experi- enced florist having the working up of this material always in mind. Cus- tomers frequently call over the phone for this or that flower which they are thinking of at the time to be made into a spray. This may be on hand, but there is also something else more ad- vanced that needs selling. A word or two from the competent salesman, suggesting the more desirable flower, will in nine cases out of 10 result in its sale, and the stock is strengthened to this extent. Frequently in the large stores the order is "Sell this or that flower, push them all you can, we must even up this stock." Keeping the stock even is worth all the thought that can be given to it, selling that which needs selling first. This does not mean working off old or passe stock but getting it out of the way before it reaches this undesirable stage. Frequently flowers that are too open to be sold over the counter are still suitable for designs or sprays and should be set aside for this pur- pose. When work is being made up James S. Wilson, Des Moines, la., And His Big Fisli. the flowers for each piece should be se- lected by a competent person, just enough and no more. To clutter the work bench with flowers for a number of orders at one time is very Tivaste- ful, yet it is the practice in many stores. FEAXUKING LAGGING FLOWERS. When a certain flower or plant ap- pears to be lagging, give it some en- couragement, that is, feature it in some of the many ways possible. Put the flowers, a dozen together, in a vase or vase basket with foliage, cer- tain colored receptacles will make them stand out more than others. These artistic touches cost little or nothing and will make a great differ- ence in the appearance. In addition place them on a cloth decorated table, several vases together. If the color effects are striking it will be all at- tributed to the flowers and make them more desirable to the average visitor. Many customers do not know just what they want and will most likely settle on these things if led to them that you most desire to sell. It is the same way with plants that are in dan- ger of getting past their best, and this does not take long in the average store. Keep thein moving, the grower has done his part and the rest is up to you. Many of your customers would buv if thev could see them, and here again you must be sure that all who would or should be interested are told of their beauty. Little weekly talks with customei's and prospects on the various plants and flowers as they de- velop during the season through the ers that can be read through in a minute or two, are certain to be well received and result in bringing many more to the store or invite calls over the 'phone that are often advan- tageous. The early chrysanthemums are coming; see that the most is made of them in display as they arrive. There is always a novelty in the "first of the season flowers" that wears oft on their continued appearance, so make all the publicity possible out of all the first arrivals. ■ Now as the season is opening, be a stickler for on time deliveries. Aside from the freshness and artistic ar- rangement, nothing pleases customers so much as to have their orders on time. On every order sheet the exact time should be distinctly marked. Where any hour in a. m. or p. m. is satisfactory, it is always best to get in a little ahead, as customers will often call up to see that it is not forgotien. When there is something social going on the hostess is generally a little nervous and it is well that as far as the flowers are concerned she shall have nothing to complain of, espe- cially should she not be compelled' to 'phone for them. Dahlias are still a factor and the most should be made of them while they last. They are a splendid flow- er for special sales, either in small vase baskets or put up in small boxes and offered at an inviting price. What is wanted in most stores is to Increase the quantity of sales, to bring more people into the store. Each person at- tracted for the first time may be so pleased as to come again. Such re- sults are most desirable and in order to secure them, attractive feature sales should be made whenever the stock is available. Pittsburgh. UEC'IDEl) IMl'HOVEMENT IN BUSINESS. On Saturday night the wholesale houses closed their doors on ice boxes that needed no ice, as they were en- tirely free of flowers, the first time in many months. This was caused by a decreased supply and an increased de- mand, and it looks as though the new season was on in earnest. Several large weddings caused a good call for the better grade of stock, while the funerals cleaned up what was left. The Jewish New Year also created many sales of flowers, which, all working together, made a grand clean-up. While there has been no frost as yet, gladioli and asters are done and all that is left of the outdoor flowers are dahlias, and they are at their best and have the call for the first time this season. Ameri- can Beauties are in demand and more of them have been moved this fall than ever before in this section; they are of good quality and are bringing a fair price. Of the roses, Columbia seem to be the best and have the call, but all the other varieties are improving daily, especially American Legion and Pre- mier. But at that, the most of the trade here seem to prefer Columbia. Carnations are improving fast and some fine stock its to be seen even at this early date. Chrysanthemums are not in abundance yet, but from all re- ports it will not be long until they will again reign supreme. Lilies are in short supply and many more of then) could be used at good prices. Lily of the valley and orchids ai-e to be secured in limited amounts, but so far there has been enough to take care of the demand. With the out-of-town demand 1921. The American Florist. 586 on the increase and a noted improve- ment in business in general, everything points to another prosperous season for the trade, and while prices may not be as high as for the past two or three years, the difference can be taken care of by more sales. .UJJEGHENY EBTAIL-WHOLESALE STORES. Unless one is on the inside and gets around a good bit he never realizes how prominent or to what extent the busi- ness is carried on in the old city of Allegheny or what is now known as the North Side. There are four first-class retailers within a radius of three or four blocks in the business section of this busy district : The E. C. Ludwig Floral Co., East Diamond street, di- rectly opposite the Carnegie library, has one of the most up-to-date stores in the city, and you can usually find the founder of the business, F. C. him- self, on the job, and if he is not there you will find either one or both of the boys, EteForest and Edward, ready to give you the glad hand. Here you can obtain a big stock of evei-ything in sea- son. Besides the store the firm oper- ates their own range of glass located at Ludwig Station, about 20 miles from this city, on the Butler Short Line. E. C. has practically turned the manage- ment over to the boys, and to say that they hare made g-ood is putting is mild- ly. Next you have The Ludwig Floral Co., brothers of E. C, on Federal street, opposite Boggs & Buhl's depart- ment store, where you will find Gus and Julius both on the job. Here you can find a big selection of flowers and plants at popular prices. A little farther up the street you come to the store of Al- bert Bigg, one of the younger genera- tion of florists, who got his training with the A. W. Smith Co. and started for himself about five years ago, and has made good from the start. You will always find Al. or his wife there to welcome you, and while not as large as the two Ludwig establishments, the business is growing and Al. will be heard from in the near future. Last but not least is Walter Faulk with his stand in the Allegheny market, where he has his own following and can turn out more work in his limited space than any man we ever saw. All these firms are members of the Florists' and Gar- deners' Club and the Retail Florists' Association and are always ready to work and help to improve the business in any way possible. Besides these there are also two of the largest wholesale plant growers in Western Pennsylvania located in the North Side district, the Blind Floral Co. of West View, and the John Bader Co., Troy Hill. Here you can at all times secure the best to be had in blooming or foliage plants. The trade knows they can always count on Ed. Blind and Benj. Elliott to send out nothing but the laest, and it is a pleasure to pay either plant a visit, whether you are buying or only looking. Then take the seed business. Where will you find a better equipped or more up-to-date store than Beckert's Seed Store located at 101-103 Federal street. Nationally known all over the country as reliable, they are fully able to handle orders for any quantity and for any item carried by a firm of this kind. The North Side is well represented in all branches of the business, as it has even a supply house, as The McCallum Co. factory is located at 1805 Beaver ave- nue, where they manufacture baskets and willow furniture and take care of all out-of-town supply orders. The Sewickley Horticultural Society is stagring a dahlia show this week that promises to eclipse anj-thing ever at- tempted there before. Suitable prizes have been offered, and from all reports the exhibits "will be many. The Florists' and Gardeners' Club held its regular monthly meeting- Tues- day evening. October 4. at the North Side Carnegie library. The subject was "Dahlias," and as this is the first session since the big joint meeting in September, there was a large attend- ance. E. C. T. Cincinnati, 0. BUSINESS GBEATLT IMPROVED. Business has increased considerably over last week. Stock is arriving in larger quantities and in better condi- tion than any time this year. Roses are seen in exceptional condition due to the late September and early Octo- ber sun, and move well, including Double White Killarney, Ophelia, Premier, Butterfly and Columbia, the latter being a very popular rose with the trade. Asters have finally played out, which the trade welcomes, be- cause this was a poor season for them. A few chrysanthemxims are seen which move rapidly, but it is still a little too early for them. About 10 more days will see this flower arriving in quantity. Easter lilies are scarce and are soon cleaned up after arriving; in fact, they promise to be on the short side this season. Dahlias are hold- ing up well, but the weather is slightly against them; still they clean up well. A frost is reported for this week; btit the weather is cloudy and most growers are prepared for it. Delphi- nium is obtainable and it is remark- able how well they have kept up as thej- are a spring flower. Miscellan- eous stock, including cosmos, fever- few, gaillardia and zinnias, move well and the same can be said about green goods. NOTES. The H. W. Sheppard's establishment has now its full quota of employes with the arrival of H. E. Klunder, late of Toledo, where he has greenhouses and also grows hardy plants. Busi- ness has been exceedingly brisk at this place the past week incUiding a num- ber of wedding orders, funeral and F. T. D. work. A thrilling experience was had by Alfred Forder and wife on a recent trip to the west. They went on a sight-seeing trip and became lost in the desert, where they were stranded for 24 hours before help came. Mr. Forder is now very ill from the effects of the exposure. Julius Baer reports a good week in basket arrangements and also the sale of pot plants. Mr. Baer is planning his trip to the Florists' Telegraph De- livery Association convention at To- ronto, Ont., of which the greater part he expects to make by automobile. C. E. Critchell has been receiving some especially good delphiniums for this season of the year from Federle Greenhouses, Hamilton. He also re- ports a good week in chiffons and baskets. E. A. Forter deserves special men- tion on his window displays, which not only show artistic taste in ar- rangements but also good stock that is used. Ray Lindsay, of the Sunnyside Greenhouse, Hartwell, was a visitor the past week and reports business as being' on the boom where he is lo- cated. L. H. Kyrk reports the first ship- ment of good Aaron Ward roses this season from Franke Bros., Portland, Ind. Some very good roses are being re- ceived bj' the Wm. Murphy Co. from Rolf Zetlitz, Lima. The Walnut Hills Floral Bazaar is experiencing an excellent trade. Visitors: Fred Hensch. of The Ove Gnatt Co., La Porte, Ind.; Irving Ross, of Thomsen «& Co., New York; Day Mc- Annis, and John M. Yarbrough, Chat- tanooga, Tenn.; Julius Dilloff, of Wertheimer Bros., New York. G. K. Boston, Mass. MAEKET IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. Business has shown a big improve- ment over recent weeks. Outdoor stock is still arriving but has dimished considerably in quantity. Gladioli are still fairly good and sell quite freely at $4 to $6 per 100. Asters are getting poorer from day to day and as car- nations are im,proving the demand has consequently gone over to them. Roses were far in excess of the call the early part of the week owing to the mid- summer weather throughout New England, but cooler weather the last of the week changed the situation. Chrysanthemums are still limited in supply and hold about the same price as a week ago. The wholesalers have been shipping quite heavily to points in the north which have likely had heavy frosts. That fact has been a good thing for the local market. Or- chids, lily of the valley and similar stock are still in good demand and while the supply is increasing daily the demand seems to keep abreast of it. Taken rlg-ht through, the market is in better shape than for some time. There has been considerable chang- ing of growers from the Boston Co- operative Mai-ket to Boston Exchange this season. Many of the trade see in this a consolidation of the two markets in the near future. Wm. Glidden, manager of the Bud- long Rose Co., has gone to the camp of Thos. Dayton at Moosehead lake for two weeks. E. F. S. Oklahoma City, Okla. Cool weather has greatly stimulated business and also increased the qual- ity of the stock. Roses, carnations and chrysanthemums are arriving in excellent condition. Funeral work has been heavy, and prospects are excel- lent for a busy season. NOTES. Furrow & Co., Guthrie, expect to start cutting carnations October 15, and chrysanthemums, October 25. Their plants are in fine shape and a large crop is expected. They are now cutting 500 lily of the valley per week. The firm's local store is featuring a combination of flowers and candy, us- ing the famous Peacock candy. The Foster Floral Co. have experi- enced a busy week, funeral work being the leader. The Batten Floral & Seed Co. is having a heavy call for bulbs and cut flowers. The Stiles Co. is preparing for a large wedding which takes place this month. Visitor: M. Smith, of Lion & Co.. New York. FAtJL Richmond. New Nicotine Insecticides. A new line of nicotine insecticides has been placed on the market by the Hall Tobacco Chemical Co., of St. Louis, Mo., and New York city. The line consists of a nicotine sulphate solution for outdoor spraying, a free nicotine solution for gTeenhouse spray- ing or vaporizing, nicotine fumigator for greenhouse fumigating and tobacco dust for dusting. All are sold under the brand name of Hall's. This company is connected with the Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co. and is utilizing the latter company's large supplies of tobacco. It has factories in operation in St. Louis and Durham, N. C, and a sales office in New York. The president of the company is J. W. Hall, who has spent many years in the tobacco business and has been studying the use of nicotine as an in- secticide for some years. Mr. Hall re- ports sales as very satisfactory. 586 The American Florist. Oct. 8, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United Status and Mexico, $1.50 a year; Canada $;.50; Knro]v ami Countries in Postal Union, $3.00. When sending us cliange of addri'ss ;ilways send tlie old address at the salne time. Advertising rates on application. Froni the first issue The American FLOuisThas accepted only trade advenisements. Advertisements must reach us 'I'uesday (earlier if possible) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility tor the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 48 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. American Dahlia Society (illus.) 577 — A fine exhibition 578 — President Vincent's address 578 —Notes 680 — The awards 580 Boston fern show (iUus.) 581 Some European notes 581 National Flower Growers' Ass'n 582 The retail trade 582 — Say It With Flowers-F. T. D. week. 682 — Are you an P. T. D. man ? 583 — Next week in the flower shop 584 .Tames S. Wilson (portrait) 584 Pittsburgh 584 Cinninnatti, 685 Boston. Mass 585 Oklahoma City. Okla 585 New nicotine insecticides 585 Personal 586 San Antonio flood 586 Chicago to Toronto 586 Boxwood and Quarantine No. 37 586 Go on 686 Salt Lake City 588 Chicago 590 Columbus, 594 Milwaukee, Wis 594 St. Louis, Mo 596 Philadelphia 598 New York 600 The seed trade.. 608 — The late Mrs. Henderson 608 — American Seed Trade Ass'n 608 — New York seed trade 609 — Montreal, Que., seed trade 609 — Tariff notes 609 — Boston seed trade 609 The nursery trade 612 — Southwestern Ass'n of Nurserymen. ... 612 — Botanist's examination 612 Providence, K, 1 612 Market gardeners 614 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables. 614 — European corn borer 614 — Mushrooms 614 LilBERAi, lots of window glass are ar- riving from abroad. Gbowers in many sections have had to contend with unusual attacks of insect pests on outdoor stocks this fall. Janesvellb, Wis,, reports lilacs and apple trees in bloom September 29, v/hile winter wheat and rye show a growth and color never seen there be- fore at that season. Personal. Wm. Robinson, founder of the Gar- den and author of many excellent books on English horticulture, at 82 years of age, is partially paralyzed and uses a wheel chair. San Antonio Flood. F. C, Suchy, San Antonio, Texas, writing- September 26, of the flood damage, says : "We saved some of the stock, some furniture, and the walls were intact. After 17 days of strenu- ous work we look respectable again. We were fortunate in having a good strong dwelling, as more than 200 houses were washed away and 32 col- lapsed," Glamoius bulbs should sell well the coming season, florists generally hav- ing made money on their cut flowers. Chicago to Toronto. The Michigan Central-Canadian Pa- cific railroads have been chosen for the trip of the Chicago Florists' Club and friends to the annual convention of the Florists' T'elegTaph. Delivery Association, at Toronto, Ont,, October 11-13, The party will leave the Illinois Central station. Twelfth sti^eet and Michigan avenue, at .5:40 p, m,, stand- ard time (6:40 p. m,. Chicago time), Monday, October 10, due Toronto the following morning at 8:30 o'clock. A rate of a fare and one-half for the round trip, on the certificate plans, has been authorized, making the fare $30,22, including war tax. The one- way rate is $20.57, including tax. Tickets will be on sale October 7-12, inclusive, returning to reach destina- tion at or before midnight, October 17, Pullman fares, including surcharge and war tax, are : Lower berth, $6,08; upper berth, $4,86; compartment, $17.01; drawing room, $22.68. . Other trains for those unable to ac- company the party are given below : MICHIGAN CENTKAL-CAXADIAN PAC. RYS. Leave Chicago, Due Toronto 12:05 midnight. 4:45 p. m. Delegations from the north, south and west are invited to join the party at Chicago. CERTIFICATE PIxAN. To secure the reduced rate, everyone going to the convention must pui'chase ticket to Toronto, at full one-way fare and obtain certificate from the selling agent when buying ticket. The fare for the return trip will be one-half of the adult one-way fare applying from place of meeting to the original start- ing point by the route used on going trip as shown on the certificate, pro- vided tliat certificate presented has been properly validated at the conven- tion by the agent appointed for that purpose. To join the Chicago party, see that tickets read via the Michigan Central and Canadian Pacific railroads, making all necessary reservations with Edward D. Jennings, city passenger agent, Canadian Pacific railroad, 140 S. Clark street, Chicago, telephone State 5600, Chrysanthemum Society of America. The list of special prizes offered for the annual exhibition to be held at the Auditorium Hotel, Chicago, November 16-17, is now ready and copies may be had on application to the secretary, C, W. Johnson, 141 Summit street, Rockford, 111. EXAMINING COMMITTEES. President S. S. Pennock announces the committees to examine new chrys- anthemums for the ensuing year, as follows ; Boston, Mass, — James Wheeler, chairman. Ship flowers to W. J, Thurston, manager, Boston Flower Ex- change, 1 Winthrop Square and Otis street, Boston, Mass,, care of chair- man. New York, — Eugene Dailledouze, chairman : Wm. H. Duckham and A. Herrington. Ship flower to New York Cut Flower Co,, 5.5-57 West 26th street, New York, care of chairman, Philadelphia, Pa, — A. B. Cartledge, chairman; John Westcott and S. S. Pennock. Ship flowers to A. B. Cart- ledge, 1514 Chestnut street, Philadel- phia, Pa, Cincinnati, O. R. Witterstaetter, chairman; James Allen and J. C. Mur- phy. Ship flowers to chairman, Jabez Elliott Flower Market, care of janitor, Chicago, — N, J. Wietor, chairman; E, A. Kanst and Geo, Asmus. Ship flowers to 30 Bast Randolph street, Chicago, care of chairman. Shipments should be made to arrive by 2 p. m. on examination days to re- ceive attention from the committee. They must bB prepaid to destination and an entry fee of $2 should be for- warded to the secretary not later than Tuesday of the week they are to be examined or it may accompany the blooms. Seedlings and sports are both eligi- ble to be shown before these commit- tees provided the raiser has given them two years trial to determine their true character — not less than six blooms of each variety to be shown. Special attention is called to the rule that sports, to receive a certificate, must pass at least three of the five committees. The committees will be in session to examine such exhibits as may be submitted to them on each Saturday during' October and Novem- ber, the dates of which will be October 8, 15, 22 and 29, also November 5, 12, 19 and 26, Chas, W, Johnson, Sec'y, Boxwood and Quarantine No. 37. You no doubt have read a lot about how the country is going to get along without boxwood since Quarantine No, 37 prohibits its importation, and of possible substitutes. Now, as every one will know who stops to think, box- wood can be grown in this country just as good as it could before the quarantine. In sections where it was a success, it is still a success. In sections where it did not succeed, re- sults are unchanged. We have been propagating boxwood for years. Most of our supply has been sold as young stock for growing on, but we have grown some to bush form. They require lots of moisture and are best with a mulch covering about two to four inches deep. In some sections a winter protection from the sun will be necessary, and where not essential it is often advisable to bring them through with better color. We build a brush shed over them during winter, the object of which is to pre- vent rapid thawing by the sun's rays after a severe freeze. The florist will find an additional use for boxwood as greens. It is a valuable green at Christmas and at all seasons for design work. And It's mighty handy to be able to cut it on short notice. Wild Bros, Nurseky Co, Sarcoxie, Mo. Go On. This is a time for rejoicing, because it is the greatest chance for men with business instincts, who can smile and bear the brunt. The turtle draws its head in at the sign of danger. The business man sets his jaw at the sign of difliculty. See to it that no one turns turtle at this time. Life is like riding a bicycle; we can keep from falling if we keep moving. Only a few trick-riders can stand still, and not tumble. If you are not feeling well, and fear a spell of sickness, go on. If you don't know what to do, go on. If you have made a mistake, go on. In case of doubt, go on. No matter what happens, go on, William Whiuno. 1921. The American Florist. 587 Qub Meetings Next Week. [Secretaries of clubs and societies are re- quested to send notice of change in date, time and place of meetings.] Cincinnati. O., October 10, 8 p. «!.■ — Cin- cinnati Florists' Society at 532 Race street. Alex Ostendarn. 14 East Third street. Cin- cinnati, secretary, Davenport, ah.., October 13, 8 p. ni. — Tri- City Florists' Club at home of members. Wm. Knees, Jr.. Moline, 111., secretary. Des Moines. la., October 11, 6:30 p. m. — Des Moines Floral Arts Club. L. E. Fogle- song, Dee Moines, secretary. Detroit, Mich., October 12, 8 p. in. — De- troit Florists* Club at Hotel Statler. Peter Reuss, Detroit, secretary. Hartford, Conn., October 13, 8 p. m. — Con- necticut Horticultural Society at County building*. S. H. Deming. Hartford, secre- tary. Hartford, Conn., October 11, 8 p, m. — Hartford Florista' Club. Geo. Marchant, 13 Huntington street, Hartford, secretary. Knoxville, Tenn., October 11, 7:30 p. m. — Knoxville Florists' Society at stores of vari- ous nnembers. Robert E. Mapes, Box 116, Knoxville, secretary. La Crosse, Wis., October 14, 8 p. m. — As- sociated Florists of La Crosse at the Flower Shop. L. E. Metcalf, 501 Main street. La Crosse, secretary. Lenox, Ma«s.. October 12, 8 p. m. — Lenox Horticultural Society at Town hall. Hy. Heeremans, Lenox, secretary. lioaisville, Ky., October 12, 8 p. m. — Ken tucky Society of Florists at Y. M. H. A. hall. Jos, Abele, Louisville, secretary. Madison, N. J., October 13, 8 p. m. — Mor- ris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society at Masonic hall. Edw. Reagan, Morristown, secretary, Newaxk, N. J., October 13, 8:30 p. m. — Essex County Florists' Club at Rovers hall. David Murphy, 181 Clinton avenue. Irving- ton, N. J., secretary. New London, Conn., October 13, 8 p. m.— New London Horticultural Society at Muni- cipal building. State, street. Stanley Jor- dan. Harkners' Estate, Waterford, Conn., secretary. New Orleans, La., October 9, 3 p. m. — Gardeners' Mutual Protective Association at 5001 Rampart street. John Parr, 4539 North Rampart street. New Orleans, secretary. Newport, K. I., October 13, 8 p. m. — New- port Horticultural Society at Music hall, Thames street. Fred P. Webber, Nelville, R. I., secretary. New York, October 10, 7:30 p. m. — New Tork Florists' Club at Engineering building, 33 West 39th street. John Young, 43 West 18th street. New York, secretary. New York. October 12, 8:30 p. m. — Greek- American Florists' Association at 119 East 23rd street. Spiros Sakas, 260 Third ave- nue. New York, secretary. New York. October 15, 4:30 p. m.— Horti- cultural Society of New York at Bronx Botanical Garden. Mrs. G'eo. V. Nash, act- ing secretary. New York Botanical Garden. Bronx Park, New York. Poughkeepsie, N. Y,. October 13, 2 p. m. — Dutchess County Horticultural Society at Palkill building. Theo. H. DeGroff, Hyde Park, N. Y., secretary, Rochester, N. Y., October 14, 8 p. m. — Rochester Florists' Association at 95 East Main street. Ambrose Secher. Rochester, secretary. Seattle. Wash., October 11. 8 p. m.— Seattle Florists' Club at Henry building. Thos. Wylie, H-olly street, Seattle, secretary. Seattle. Wash., October 9, 4 p. m. — Flor- ists' and Gardeners' Union at I. O. C. T. hall. Virginia and Bowen streets, E. Popp, Port Steilacoom, Wash., secretary. Springfield, O., October, 10. 7:30 p. m,— Springfield Florists' Club. Arthur Leedle, Springfield, secretary. St. Louis, Mo., October 13, 3 p. m. — St. Louis Florists' Club. J. J. Beneke, 3648 Humphrey street, St. Louis, secretary. St. Louis, Mo., October 10. 8 p. ni.- — Re- tail Florists.' Association. Oscar Ruff, 3119 South Grand avenue. St. Louis, secretary. Toronto, Ont., October 10, 8 p. m. — To- ronto Retail Florists' Club at Dunlop's hall. H. W. James. 10 Adelaide street, Toronto, secretary. Wants,For Sale^Etc. Small Type, 15 Cents Per line. Each Insertion. Display, Si. 75 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Sltnatlon ^Vanted — Tounsr man hav- ing one year experience, now wishes position with retail florist to thor- otiKhly learn the business. Lawndale S06B. Address KcT 802, care American Florist. Situation Wanted By reliable grower of rosea, carnations and g;eneral pot plants; over 30 years' experience; German; a^e 37; married, no children; private place preferred; best of references. WM. BOEKER, Box, 1538 Halesite, L. I., New York. SITUATION VVnNTED By all-round grower on commercial place where good results are desired; thoroug'ily experienced in growing roses, carnations, chrysanthemums and a general line of pot plants ; specialist in roses and cyclamen; 16 years experience; Swedish; age 3i; single; best of references; can come at once; please state wages and particulars in first letter. Kev 581, care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED STOREMAN Experienced retail man formerly in business for himself at Chicago, is open for an engagement. Can also attend to buying if necessary. Address Key 807, care American Florist. Help Wanted Experienced lady to work in retail store. Must be capable to do design and bouquet work. State wages. Key 803, care American Florist. HELP WANTED An all around storeman for Chicago loop store. State full particulars in first letter. Key 806, care American Florist. WANTED TO LEASE Small Greenhouses with Dwelling in lively town. Address Key 805, care American Florist. Wanted to Rent or Buy By thoroughly experienced florist and decorator, a large retail flower shop. Daly hi>">><Nt4iwn. N. Y. Exeter Rose Conservatories, Exeter. N. H. Bassett & Wnshbum. Hinsdale. 111. H. O. May. Summit. N. J. Budlong Rose Co., Auburn, R, I. Dcpt. of Ag-riculture, AVashington, D. C. Gude Bros., Washington, D. C. Save Money in Buying Direct from the Grower PAPER WHITES PEREBOOM & CONPANY 88 Broad Street, NEW YORK CITY Sole Agents for THE BULB GROWERS AND EXPORTERS' UNION, Toulon (France) Salt Lake City. STOCK IS SELLING CHEAPER. The weather has been exceptionally warm here for the past week, and the effect is already being felt by the rose growers. The cut Is increasing each day, and the growers are bending every effort to push their sale so as not to suffer a loss. They are some- what handicapped, as the heat has made a noticeable difference in the quality of the roses. Good stock can be had from wholesale houses at from six to 12 cents. Those with stems from six to nine inches sell at four cents. Best roses are obtainable at greatly reduced prices if bought in quantity. Somes stores at their open- ings have taken advantage of this, and have purchased large numbers to be given away. Special sales by retail florists have been frequent of late and dark colors are the best sellers. Ophelia pobably comes second in sale. Funeral work has been heavy the past week. Chrysanthemums are on the market in considerable quantities and are of good stock. The supply of asters is declining, and the stock is not very good. As yet gladiolus are seen in smaU quantities, the flowers Field -Grown Hydrangeas Heavy two-year plants, well pinched, 8 to 10 ^ood shoots. Ready for 8-inch pots or tubs. GRAND FOR SPRING SALES $7.00 per dozen; $50.00 per 100 Mme. Chautard, Mme. E. Mouliere. Bouquet Rose, Lily Mouliere, Baby Bimbinet. The Storrs & Harrison Co., PainesviIle,Ohio =j Mention the American Florist when writing 1921. The American Florist. 589 Hyacinths French Romans Per 1000 11-12 ctm $55.00 12-15 ctm 65.00 Dutch Per 1000 Miniature, 13 14 ctms $26.00 Firsts, 19 ctms and up. 70.00 Seconds, 17-19 ctms . . 52.50 Foi cin^. 1617 ctms. . . 40.00 Beddin^,15 ctms and up 35.00 Narcissus (^utc^^ Fmperor. Fancy $30.00 Emperor, Double Nose 43 00 Vctoria, Fancy 30.00 Victoria, Double Nose 43 00 Golden Spur, Fancy. . 30.00 Golden Spur, Double Nose 34.00 Von Sion. Fancy 28.00 Von Sion, Double Nose 35.00 ALL FALL BULBS NOW READY Fall "BOOK FOR FLORISTS" with complete lists ready. ASK FOR IT. Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora Cases Full Standard Sizes and Correctly Stenciled. All Prices Subject to Change without Notice. r. O. B. New York F. O. B. Chicago 1000 II'OU 12 ctms. bulbs (1400 to case) $18.50 $19.50 13 ctms. bulbs (1250 to case) 2150 22.50 14 ctms. bulbs (1000 to case) 25.00 26 00 NARCISSUS GRAND SOLEIL D'OR 75.00 (Yellow Paper White) Early Tulips Single fooy Belle Alliance $25 00 Cramoise Brilliant.. 20 00 Couieur Caidinal . . 32 00 La Relne, Fancy 2o 00 White Hawk 31 00 RuseGrisdeLin. .. 20 00 Rose Luisante 34 00 Yellow Prince 20 00 Keiserskroon 22 00 Vermillion Brilliant. 32 00 Extra Fine, Mixed ... 1 7 00 Freesias 1000 inch $ 8 00 Tulips Double Schoonoord 22 00 Murilfo 19 00 CourD'Or 25 Oo ImperatorFubrorum 31 Rubra Maxima 22 00 00 Darwins Special Offer: 5 or 10 choice varieties, our selection. Per 1000 $25 00 Purity, 7 16 Gen. Pershirg, Pink. 30 00 Viola, Lavender 30 00 WHITE CALIAS VA-VA, inch. . .per 100, $ 8 00 13^-2 inch.,.. per 100, J 5 00 Chinese Narcissus Basket, (30 bulbs) $2.75; Mat, (120 bulbs) $10.00 CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE newyork being excellent for this season of the year. The supply of carnations is small, and growers have been unable to supply orders. Belladonna, asters, buddleia and gaillardia find very little sale, and are used mostly for decorative purposes and funeral work. Dahlia sales are good. There is a fair call for potted ferns and Asparagus spi-engeri. NOTES. The Hosiery Shop, IS East Broad- way, opened its doors for the first time this week. The store was pro- fusely decorated with flowers. Large baskets of roses were placed through- out the store, and it was remarked that it looked more like a flower store than a hosiery shop. More than 7.000 roses were given away. It is with satisfac- tion that the florists notice an increas- ing number of stores "Say It with Flowers." The Dumke Floral Co., of Ogden. recently moved to 351 Twenty-fourth street. This is much better location than their former place at 2249 Wash- ington avenue. Their ranges are lo- cated at 1601 Hudson avenue, that citv. The Miller Floral Co., at 10 East Broadway, has recently purchased an- other car for delivery purposes. Visitor : Robert Newcomb, of the Burlington Willow-Ware Co., Burling- ton, la. Harvey Stringham, recently em- ployed by the Miller Floral Co., is leav- ing to attend the University of Utah. The Flower Shop, of Ogden. is hav- ing a rose sale this week, 1,000 orders for the opening dav. J. W. W. Salem, Ore. — The Plant Floral Shop. 121 South Commercial straet, is the name of a new establishment opened by Arthur Plant, September 17. He also has greeenhouses at 1298 South Thirteenth street. 590 The American Florist. Oct. 8, Yellow Chrysanthemums choL FANCY DOUBLE WHITE POMPONS Our Roses Are in Full Crop CURRENT PRICE LIST-S-Wect to Market Change. ■ BUSSEI-I^. COiUMBLA, PREMIER, CRUSADER 100 Fancy Long $16.00 Good Medium JIO. 00 to 12.00 G'ood Short 5.00 to 8.00 BCTTBRrX.Y AND OPHEI,IA Long $12.00 to $16.00 Medium , ' $8.00 Short $4.00 to 6.00 SUNBURST Long $12.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.08 Short 4,00 to 6.00 WHITE KELI/ARNEY Per 100 Long $ 8.00 to $10.00 Medium 6.00 Short 4.00 ASSORTED ROSES speciaij offering Good fresh Roses, our selection, in lots of 200 or more, as follows: Per lOO Good medium lengths $6.00 Good short lengths 4.00 Short lengths, good stock 3.0C CHRltSANXHEMUMS Choice, large flowers, $4.00 to $6.00 per dozen. Pompons (white), 75c to $1.00 per bch. New Fancy Ferns, per 1,000 $2.60 Adiantnm, per 100 1.50 to 2.00 Sprenseri, per 100 3.00 Galax, green, per 1.000 2.00 Galax, bronze, per 1,000 2.00 Asparagns Sprays, per bunch. .36 to ,iO Of miscellaneous flowers now coming into market, we will procure for our customers the best at lowest meirket prices. 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 LONG DISTANCE PHONES: CENTRAIi 1457 Oreenlioaseg: Hinsdale, HI., and Gregg Station, III. Notice: — AVe close at 5 o'clock ^reek days. OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICA60, ILL. dosed all day Sundays Chicago. GREAT IMPKOVEMENT IN BUSINESS. Business is very good at this wi'iting and stock of all kinds is cleaning up nicely at advancer! prices. Fancy lilies are selling at .$25 per 100 with the supply limited. Lily of the valley is holding its own at $8 to .$10 per 100 and there is good demand for cat- lleyas at $2 each. Home-grown chry- santhemums are more plentiful and are selling well at prices ranging from .$2.rirv to .$4 per dozen. Golden Glow, Early Frost and Golden Queen are the only varieties offered at this writing, but some Chrysolora are ready to be cut. A few of the wholesale houses are handling Cia.lifornia /chrysanthe- mums and many of the retailers are receiving shipments direct. Carnations are in strong demand at prices rang- ing from $2.50 to $4 per lOO. Asters and gladioli are about done and the shipments of other outdoor flowers ~aTe showing the effects of the cold and wet weather. American Beauty i-oses are having a good call and command high prices. Premier, Russell. Columbia. Crusader, Sunburst, Milady. Butterfly. Montrose, Victor, Golden Rule, Ophe- lia, Double White Killarney, Hearst, Dunlop, Nesbit, Phantom, Ward and Cecilc Brunner are included in the rose offerings, which advanced con- siderably in price over last week. Fev- erfew, cornflowers, gypsophila and straw flowers are obtainable. Greens are plentiful and are in good demand. Everyone is pleased with business the past week and the outlook is more en- couraging for the fall and winter sea- sons than it has been for some time. The retailers are in the market for good store help. K. T. D. CONVENTIOJf. Members of the Florists' Club and friends who expect to attend the an- nual convention of the Florists' Tele- graph Delivery Association will leave A SUPER-MAN Could not successfully produce all of the fifty or sixty varieties which are the several specialties of our various growers. And their separate establishments are never ''on or off crop" simultane- ously nor do many contend with the same troubles. The result is that we represent a supply, steady and reliable, month by month, day by day, hour by hour, throughout the year. START NOW AND BE INSURED. KFNNTnOTT I^OTHERS Q> WHOLESALE FLORISTS-<5^ 1921. The American Florist. 591 PETER REINBERO, "•1?T/^'I? T TCT Subject to chanse vrtthont notice £iiiiiiiinmniinniiniiiniiniinnniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii miiiiiiinii iiiiin \j U XvlAl JL Jl SX1\jSa IjIO J. iiiiiiriiiiiiimiiiiiniiiiiiii{iiiitiiiiirniiiiiiiir niiHiii n iiiiiniiii^ AIRS. CHAS. RUSSELI, Per 100 Specials $18.00 Select 12.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 COLUMBIA Specials $18.00 Select 12.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 PREMIBR Specials $18.00 Select 12.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 Per 100 SUNBURST, OPHELIA, WHITE KILLARNBY Specials $12.00 Select 10.00 Medium 6.00 to 8.00 Short 4.00 ROSES. Our Selection $5.00 Asters 2.00 to 5.00 Caruatioii.t 3.00 to 4.00 Phrysanthemum (White and Yellow).. 3.00 to 5.00 Adiantnm 1 50 Asparagus, per hunch 33c to 50c: extra fancy 75c Ferns, per 1,000 $3.00 Galax, bronze and sreen, 1.060... 2.00 Ueacotltoe Sprays . . „ 1.00 EXTRA SPECIAL STOCK BILLED ACCORDINGLY Siiiiiiiniiiiii iiuiuiiiiiiuiiiiiiimiiiiinliiiiiiiraniiiiiiniiii in iiiiuiii iiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii li mill imm iiiim """n iii""" iiiiuiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiii iiiiiiii.- PAUL R. KLINGSPORN, Manager. « WHOLESALE GDPVEDS s/^CtfT FL?WEDS'A'^^ PLANTS 182 North Wabash Avenue from the Illinois Central station, Twelfth street and Michigan avenue, at 5:40 p. m., standard time (6:40 p. m. city time) via the Michigan Cen- tral-Canadian Pacific railroads, due Toronto, Ont., the following morning' at 8:30 o'clock. A rate of a fare and one-half, on the certificate plan, has been authorized for the round trip, and all necessary reservations can be made with Edw. Jennings, city pass- enger agent, Canadian Pacific i-ail- road, 140 South Cark street, telephone State 5600. The one-way fare to To- ronto is $20.57; lower berth 66.08; upper berth, $4.86. NOTES. The Illinois commerce commission has reduced freight rates to a small extent in more than a score of cases during' the past five weeks, minor .ship- ping points being benefited. De- L. D. Phone, Central 282 CHICAGO 'ijBiESTli'lN.THE-jWORtp,^ lj6'l^'iyiib.M:E'YERfHREAD'Cq! I '■' .■ ■11'' ■ ' l'l;'| )'■■'" .■ / / / 'I :'/,;, , Lowell, msMM 0/mmm Meyer's Silkaline BEST FOR FLORISTS' USE Made by John C. Meyer Thread Co. 1440-1495 Middlesex St., LOWELL, MASS . creases have been mainly on sand, gravel, crushed stone, ice and pig iron, and the reductions may be indicative of the trend of the times. The order was issued in each instance in direct opposition to the United States inter- state commerce commission. The Central Floral Co. is making fine window displays in which chrys- anthemums play an important part. A Miller, of the American Bulb Co.. is making an Eastern business trip. His fli-m is very busy shipping lily and Dutch bulbs. The Joseph Foerster Co.'s shipments now include a good supply of home- grown chrysanthemums. The E. F. Winterson Co. moved a large quantity of southern wild smilax this week. 592 The American Florist. Oct. 8, Big Crop of Roses Premier--Colunibia--Russell"Sunburst Positively the finest stock in this market, particularly Premier, which is a big buy at the prices quoted. Large Cuts of Carnations All the leading varieties grown for this market — THE BES'''. CURRENT PRICE LIST— S?""**^^?.""*' PRSMIER. 100 Special $20.00 Long 16.00 Medium 10.00 Short 5.00 COLUMBIA. Special ;$15.00 Long- 12.00 Medium 8.00 Siiort 4.00 Without Notice, BUSSEI,!,. 100 Long $20.00 Medium 12.00 Short 6.00 SUNBURST. Long $10.00 Medium 7,00 Short 4. 00 CARNATIONS. 100 Fancy $3. BO to $4.00 Good 2. BO to S.OO CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Dozen White (Early Frost) $3.00 to $4.00 Yellow (Yellow Queen).... 3.00 to 4.00 GREENS. 1000 Ferns $3.00 Asparagus, bunch 50 Sprengeri 50 WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers of Quality Cut Flowers 30 East Randolph Street, L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 CHICAGO A. Henderson, of A. Henderson & Co., has been unable to indulge in the week-day golf during the busy bulb season. He says that while perhaps not as expert as President Harding, he gets just as much fun out of the Sunday games. A. L. Vaughan & Co. have been very busy in the shipping department this week and their city demand has also shown a wonderful improvement. The demand is exceptionally strong for roses and carnations. ' George Reinberg is cutting a good supply of Mrs. Chas. Russell roses. His manager, Robert Northam, says this variety brought more money the past month than any other on the place. William Spandikow has purchased the Martin Amling rose range at May- wood, taking possession October ■ 3. Mr. Spandikow is one of the best rose growers in this vicinity. Paul Berkowitz, of H. Bayersdorfer & Co., who has been calling on his many friends here for tlie first time in four years, is making a business tour •of the middle west. Zech & Mann report a great im- provement in business the past week with a complete cleanup in stock. Matt Mann gave the regular force a lift. Chas. P. Quinlan opened a retail store recently at 814 West Seventy- ninth street, under the name of the Quinlan Flower Shop. Miss Hesket, of Vaughan's Seed Store, is back at her desk after three months' illness and an operation start- ing with a carbuncle. Miss M. Mailander, well known in the retail trade, has retui-ned from a very enjoyable California trip. William Snyder, representing Poehl- mann Bros. Co., is back from a busi- ness trip to the Pacific coast. W^alter Walters is now with the Bohannon Floral Co. Permanite (Prepared Putty) Permanite is a well known product and highly recommended for glazing greenhouse sash; also used to pre- vent leaks in gutters, etc. Per 1 gallon can $2.00 Per 5 gallon can 9. BO Machine for using "Permanite," each 6.50 Rubber Patty Bulb, each 1.40 PERMANITE THINNER Used to thin "Permanite" when same is too heavy for use. Price, per gal $1.50 Complete list of many other items free. One Floral Art Album given free with any order of $25.00 or more. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO., Wholesale Florists 1324 Pine Street, ST, LOUIS, MO Glazing Points The Perfection Glazintr Points (double pointed) are very desirable for florists' use. Per box of 1000, $0.60 Cane Sticks Per 103 Per 500 Per 1000 5 to 7 feet long.. $1.75 $8.00 $14.50 Rubber Aprons Good, large size, best quality, can be used either for store or green- house work. Price, each $1.25 v::;:SSSS7S:79SS«9:99S999999S999SS999S9:79799S«999:7SQ:3:«:s^^ Mention the American Florist when writing Peter Reinberg, Inc., report a brisk demand for stock with no surplus when the store closes at night. The J. A. Budlong- Co. report a brisk out-of-town call for stock, especially roses and carnations. Kennicott Bros. Co. continues to have a strong call for American Beauty roses. Miss Harper, of the Bassett & Wash- burn office force, broke her arm Octo- ber 2. There are several good positions ^llllIIIl^lllltlllllll^llllllllllIltlIllll1lllllHllrrllIIlllIrllltlllIlllllMlulll^llllllll^llll^f [Oriental Goldfish | & Supply Co. I Send for catalogue.. | I 3757 Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago | ^ii.iiiiiiiiiiriiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitMiitiiitiiiiiiiiiriiiriiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiniiiiiiiiniiiniiT^ open city. for first-class storemen in this 1921. The American Florist. 593 Fancy Carnations All the varieties grown for this market at reasonable prices. CAN SUPPLY IN QUANTITY CHOICE ROSES Russell, Premier, Columbia, Crusader, Milady, Ophelia, Butterfly, Hoosler Beauty, Ward, Sunburst, Killarney Brilliant, White Killarney, Hearst and Cecile Brunner. "Sweet Peas, Orchids, 'Mums, Cornflowers, Valley, Lilies, Daisies, Feverfew, Pompons ^ lc.I3?IU0I>M h <:o =^t=^^^.^ ^ TsJOX I NIC. 3>-^ ^^^t^^^= phones: CENTRAL 257I-AUT0MATIC48-734-CENTRAL2572 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago Roses, Carnations, Sweet Peas, Valley, Orchids, Lilies, Etc. You can always obtain what you need in Cut Flowers and Greens from us. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOLSESAIiX: FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Miss Margaret Keeley, daughter of James Keeley, former managing editor of the Tribune, is working in the Lin- coln park greenhouses with a view to applying knowledge acquired there in her chosen profession of landscape gar- dening. Miss Keeley comes naturally by the desire for greenhouse experience, her father as a boy having been em- ployed in the greenhouses of the cele- brated plant growers for the Covent Garden market, London. Eng. "Peg- gy," who has our best wishes for her SUCCESS, had a famous namesake at the great English botanic garden, Kew, in the early eighties. A. H. Schneider, Harlem avenue, had the formal opening of his up-to-the- minute new store October 1, from 3 p. m. to 11 p. m. The attendance dur- ing the afternoon and evening includ- ed some 3,000 patrons and trade friends. Mr. and Mrs. Schneider gave everyone a royal reception. There was music, dancing and refreshments in the even- ing. W. E. Lynch, formerly of the whole- sale contingent here, and recently vis- iting at the home of his old friends, A. L. Vaughan and wife, is now en- gaged in the growing of tobacco at Northampton, Mass. Poehlmann Bros. Co. report busi- ness as brisk with a strong call for roses and carnations. Chrysanthemums are arriving in larger quantities at this store this week and are having a good call. Bassett & Washburn have started to cut chrysanthemums in fair sized quantities. Double white pompons are included in the shipment. 594 The American Florist. Oct. s, YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF Z N CUT FLOWERS E „ A H N 30 B. Randolph SU CHICAGO Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. The Chicago Flower Growers' As- sociation reports business as brisk with a complete cleanup in stock daily. Manager Kllngsporn. Fred Stielow and Chas McCauley are planning- on at- tending the F. T. D. Convention at Toronto. Vaughan's Seed Store travehng rep- resentatives are sending in good or- ders from their various territories, Max Fiersten in Iowa, W. S. Puffer in Tennessee, Otis Xi. Bullock in Ohio and George Tomlinson in Michigan. Evidently there are no hard times for the bankers, J. J. Budlong, presi- dent of the Lrake View Trust and Sav- ings bank, announcing a 10 per cent Christmas bonus for employes. Wietor Bros, are having no trouble in disposing of their large cuts of car- nations which are in strong demand by both the wholesalers and retailers. Visitor: Julius Dilloff, representing Wertheimer Bros., New York; Paul Berkowitz, representing H. Bayersdor- fer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Columbus, 0. There is a decided improvement in the demand for flowers. The trade has made active preparations for a better demand. The social season is starting and that always stimulates the call. Weddings are now being scheduled, and funeral work has been rather active, which condition has pre- vailed for the past few weeks. The supply of stock is good and the qual- ity is generally excellent, as good growing weather has prevailed. The best features at present are roses, gladioli, marigolds, lilies and carna- tions. Roses are good property and sell from $3 to $5 per dozen. Varie- ties are principally Premier, Columbia, Sunburst and Butterfly. Carniations of all , varieties are coming in well. The first chrysanthemums have made their appearance and are of good qual- ity. They are not as large as the later growths but have a rich yellow color. Plants are showing some signs of activity and some calls are received for the seasonable varieties. Greens are in good demand at all establish- ments. NOTE.S. Manager Jacsch of the Franklin Park Floral Co. reports a big im- provement in the demand for flower stock the last week in September and the tone of the trade shows decided betterment. The concern is having a good run on roses, dahlias, lilies and garden flowers. They recently com- pleted a new greenhouse during the summer, which is now occupied. T. J. IjUdwig, the florist at 80 North High street, has been having consider- able success with the dollar boxes of flowers, which are run on Saturdays. The trade has come to look for this feature and a large number of sales are made at each week-end. A good bunch of flowers are included in the dollar boxes. Otto Ackennan. manager of tlip Riverside Floral Co., located at .537 North High street, reports a good de- mand for flowers. The best features at present are roses and carnations, both of which are of excellent quality. The Riverside Floral Co. does a retail business only and has a very attrac- tive shop. Louis Veireck, of the Frank C. Veireck Co., 150 East State street, re- ports an excellent demand for flowers at this time. The company is selling a large amount of roses and carna- tions and in addition some garden flowers, such as gladioli and dahlias. Industrial conditions are now much better, the unemployment situation has improved, and the trade is much encouraged by this fact. J. W. L. Milwaukee, Wis. liETTEl! DEilAND FOR AIX STOCK. The past week was so satisfactory all around that without doubt the long, looked-for change for the better has come. A good demand for various so- cial occasions and not such a heavy over-supply of stock has created these conditions. Asters and gladioli are practically finished for this season. Dahlias are in their prime, but the October weather may put them out of the way most any night, and, in fact, most of the other outdoor cut flowers. Most carnation growers planted a little later than usual, due to prolonged dry weather, and a heavy cut of this flower is not expected for some time. NOTES. Herman Schwelke, Wauwatosa, re- turned from a 10-day auto vacation. September 20. going through Canada to Niagara Falls, N. Y., and other eastern cities. He is building a sub- stantial building, 3Gx42 feet, on the northeast corner of his place, to be used for a salesroom downstairs and a dwell- ing for the second story. It's just the thing they need for the transient tr.ade of the Holy Ci'oss cemetery across the way. Richard Lietz and Gust Rusch re- turned from a nine days' trip through Kansas. Oklahoma, Louisiana and Texas. October 1, covering over 2,S0O miles by railroad and several hundred by auto: they went with a special crowd of local oil and gas enthusiasts. Last month was the second hottest September this city has experienced since 1871 , the month in 1908 being the only exception. It was also the second wettest month. Secretary Seel of the Florists' Pub- licity Association has sent out notices for the annual meeting to be held Oc- tober 18, 7 p. m., at the Republican house. Stock at G. T. Baerman & Sons, on the Burleigh road, is looking good; they are busy planting bulbs of which they grow great quantities. This city changed from daylight sav- ing to standard time, September 2ri. E. O. Lone Distance Phones Central 3283 Central 32S4 Our Offerings Include: LILIES Absolutely the finest supply of Cut Lilies in this market. ROSES COLUMBIA RUSSELL White Killarney Butterfly Crusader Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Ward Ophelia Premier MISCELLANEOUS Valley Cattleyas Calendulas CARIiATIOriS GREENS Plumosus Sprengeri Bronze and Green Galax Ferns Adiantum Smilax Mexican Ivy Boxwood 1921. The American Florist. 595 Fall Business is opening up strong for those who Use Budlong's Flowers Line Up with the Progressive Element of the Trade and Make Your Business Grow RUSSEU COLUMBIA PREMIER MILADY HEARST OPHELIA Autumn Roses Do you want a good White Rose ? If so, order our Double White Killarney, the only good white on the Chicago market. SUNBURST BUTTERFLY DUNLOP MONTROSE NESBIT mp" Use Nesbit Roses ; they more than serve the purpose of Sweet Peas CARNATIONS ="""oVrJ'iaKir" in Good Supply CHRYSANTHEMUMS--White--Yeliow--Pink Use Our Valley for Your Wedding Work Once Tried You Will Not Be Satisfied with Any Other All Greens: Ferns, Adiantum, Plumosus, Sprengeri, Mexican Ivy If you wEOit good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best located Wholesale Cut Flower House. J. A. Budlong Co Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., L\Ts^.. CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Si^edalfy SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. We are In daily touch with market conditions, and when a decline talces place you can reply upon orders sent us receiving such beneflts WE ARE CLOSED AXXi DAY SUNDAY. St. Louis, Mo. BUSINESS AGAIN IX FULL SWING. Business has been exceptionally good the past week. There has been a great quantity of material received and disposed of. The stock has been of very good quality. Blooms are get- ting- lareer and more solid and stems longer on most greenhouse stock. The weather here has been exceptionally cool and frost may be expected very soon, which would be welcomed by the florists, as it would increase the de- mand for greenhouse flowers. Annuals and perennials have had an exception- al season this year, the stock being of excellent quality, and there has been a good supply. The wholesale growers report that they are laying in a good supply of cuttings of geraniums, coleus. ageratum, lantanas and other bedding- plants, as an increased demand is ex- pected next year. Chrysanthemums are increasing in quantity and quality. A good supply of Jerusalem cherries, poinsettias and cyclamens are on hand 596 The American Florist. Oct. 8, ERNE ^ C OMPANY 30 E. Randolph Street -WHOLESALE FLORIST8- L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Southern Wild Smilax, $7.50 per case 1 Jn£j £<• r** W 11^ 1 llilvOv/i^ ^Vy*y Long Distance Telephone. Central 6004 VDlC2l|^0y HI* ,;m Tlxe Ove> Onatt Oo., Inc. Preservers of Natural Foliages \_^\ PORTE, IND* Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets, Florists' Supplies and Decorative Noveltie!° and expect a good season. There have been a number of large wedding's the past few weeks and have revived the making of wedding bouquets after a few slow months. Roses are the chief item in last week's report. The stock is in very good condition, an example of this may be given in reporting a shipment of Premier roses with 48- inch stems. There has been quite a demand for roses for corsages and de- signs. Among the best varieties are Premier, Columbia, Milady and But- terfly. Mrs. Chas. Russell is not In as good condition as the rest. Limited quantities of Mrs. Aaron Ward, Ophe- lia, Double White Killarney and Cecile Brunner are in. The call for the latter is not very great, as it is not much used for anything other than corsage work. The prospects for American Beauties are not very good this season because the call is so slight. Carna- tions are much improved in quality, but there is still room for improve- ment. They are to be had in all shades, red and pink. WTiite is still vei-y scarce. Gladioli of improved quality are still arriving, but are alnjost at the end of their season. The ;quantity is very limited. There has been a good supply of Lilium Harrisii during the past week, used chiefly for funeral work. Ijllium Pormosum is arriving in lim- ited lots and moves slowly. Tuberoses continue to make their appearance, the stock bein^ fair and the demand good. Asters are in excellent condition and ai-e to be had in all shades, and are selling at good figures. Dahlias are at their best. Some excellent red flowers w'ere, received last week, some morfe tlian six-inches in diameter; all colors are now' available in excellent quality. There have been some very good dis- plays featuring dahlias at the various shops about town. Violets are making their first appearance, the stock is not of the best quality, as the stems are short and the blooms small. They are bringing good prices and clean up daily. Chrysanthemums are coming in in much better quality. The stems are of a good length and the blooms exceptional, and there is a brisk de- mand. Golden Glow is the best yel- lows and the Early Frost is the best white. There have been sonie high grade California chrysanthemums of- fered. Orchids are more plentiful, to supply a good demand they are selling reitall at .$4 per bloom. Cattleya labiata is' the chief variety offered. Lily of the valley is increasing in quantity, as is the demand. It is of a good GREEN SHEET MOSS Fadeless, per bag, $3.50 Natural, " " 1.75 KNUD NIELSEN Evergreen, Ala. fiolden Yellow Sweet Peas McClenahan's Yellow Flower L j e Send for sufficient to mat e or e quar . Price $1.00, prepaid. McCL£NABAN'S GREINBOUSIS 40tb and Phillips Sts., Oklahoma City, Okla quality and sold chiefly for corsage work. Calendulas and snapdragons are to be had in small quantities. There is quite a glut of outside stuff on the market at the present time, most of it appears to be of good quality. Delphinums, in blues and whites are to be had in small lots. Gloria and zinnias remain in small quantities. Bittersweet, stra-wilowers, feverfew and milk weed are obtainable for winter decoration. Shipments of tritomas to the I'narket recently, and they are early disposed of, owing to their attractive flowers. They are chiefly used in window decoration. Among the pot plants are offered bego- nias, good Boston ferns, pandanus, dracaenas, crotons and seedling cocos palms. Asparagus sprengeri and plu- ■mosus are plentiful and are of good quality. Greens, sword ferns, are also plentiful but are not bringing very good prices. NOTES. The florist trade here has been pick- ing up during the last few days, as_ the people are preparing to meet the Veiled Prophet who opens the fall social sea- son. Decorations, both floral and flags, are us%d by the large stores. The col- Prepared Magnolia Bronze, Violet, Green, Red. Prepared Oak Sprays Prepared Beech Sprays Dyed Green Sheet Moss Fancy and Dagger Ferns Southern Wild Smilax Write or wire The Decorative Greens Go. KINSTON, ALA. H. C. Willis Duncan Jackson Mention the American Florist when writing ARE YOU USING Cut Evergreens FOR FUNERAL WORK? They are more satisfactory — they cost you less — it is fashionable to use them. Then why not get in line and order them from us? Place an order for shipment each 1st and 15th. THUJA OCCIDENTALIS TSUGA CANADENSE With or without fruit are the sellers. Order a sample shipment today. BOTANICAL NURSERY CO. WILD FLOWERS 1 103 Court St., LAPEER, MICH. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYrHING 1HE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. 1921. The American Florist. 597 John Kruchten Co 30 East Randolph Street, (Not Incorporated) WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CBICAGO, ILL. A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FIORISTST 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. Weiii%nd-] FLOWER CROWERS TELEPHONE f^M UUfADACU AUr CHICAGO #N#>#>*>/Nr«*MV>*>*«*v*/^ Cosmos 1.00® 2.00 Coreopsis 1.00® 1.50 Cattleyas, per doz 12.00 Delphinium 1.50 Lily of the Valley 12.00 Longiflorum Lilies 25.00® 30.00 Smilax, per doz 6.00 Gladioli 4,00 @ 6.00 Swansonia, per bcli . . ." 50® .75 PhrySJinthemums .'..00® 3.60 Carnations 2.00® 3.00 Buffalo, Oct. 5. Per 100 Roses. White Killarney .. .$3.00® $10.00 Dbl. Wht. Killarney 3.00® 10.00 Richmond 3.00® 10.00 Maryland 3.00® 10.00 Sunburst 3,00® 10.00 Columbia 3.00® 16.00 Ophelia ; 3.00® 10.00 RusseU 4.00® 12.00 Premier 4.00® 12.00 Cecile Brunner 2.00® 3.00 Asters 1.00® 3.00 Calendulas 1.00® 2.00 Easter Lilies 15.00® 20.00 Mignonette 2.00® 3.00 Rubrum Lilies 6.00® 8.00 Snapdragons 1.00® 2.00 Sweet Peas 40® 1.00 Gladioli 2.00® 5.00 dirysanthemum Golden Glow 20.00® 35.00 Chrysanthemums, White. .. 25.00® 35.00 the only members of the chrysanthe- mum family as yet. Orchids are now offered freely; Cattleya labiata is su- perb, fancy cypripediums and phalen- opsis are also seen. High-grade lily of the valley that will be sure to give this lovely flower its old-time prestige is now a dependable stock, Easter lilies are selling up close at top prices. Of the outside flowers gladioli are still a feature. Cosmos is very plentiful, as is also a fine blue spray aster. FRANK W. ROSS'S STORE, NO, 4. The opening of a new cut flower store at 1335 Girard avenue, to be added to the Frank M. Ross chain, on October 1, was quite an event, being attended i^iiilillilliiiliiiiiiiiiMitlliinilliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnilKMiniiunmiHiniliiiiliilliiiillllt*^ I Philadelphia Growers'! I Gut Flower Market I A NEW OUTLET FOR CUT FLOWERS The above named corporation an- i I nounce the opening of a Growers' | I Cut Flower Market at [ I No. 7 South Mole St., | j in the heart of the wholesale dis- 1 j trict, where in their well arranged j ! building they are fully equipped for | I up-to-date handling of Plants and | I Cut Flowers. [ Consignments Solicited I WILLIAM C. LYNCH, Manager | I Philadelphia Growers' | I Cut Flower Market | I No. 7 South Mole St., | PHILADELPHIA, PA. =riiiiiiiiiiMniiiiitiiiiii>iiniiiiiiiiiinriiiriii]iiiiiiiii[iiiui(iiiutiinriitiiiniiniiiniiiii? Mention the American FloHst when writlnp Wholesale Florists' Sopplies THE HOUSE OP MERIT staple Baskets and Seasonable Noveltlei In Quantity JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO 1309-1311 ]V. 2nd au Phila., Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Berger Bros. The Choice of the Market In EASTER LILIES, ROSES and All Popular Flowers. Exceptional Service. 1609 Sanson St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing by many in tlie trade and throngs of visitors and cvistomers, who were at- tracted by the 10,000 notices sent out in his iiublicity cann>aign. Mr. Ross bought and thoroughly reconstructed the building to suit his purposes, malt- 1921. The American Florist. 599 nOLTON & IIIINKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens CUT FLOWERS PLANTS. BULBS FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE, - WIS. Write Por Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Pittsburgh Gut Flower Go. VVHOLBSAIiE FLORISTS Growers o( Qaality Flowers 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. ing- it Into a flrst-class, iip-to-date shop foi- the sale of plants and cut flowers. A large window extends across the en- tire front; this is of good depth and open to the store from the inside. It is brilliantly illuminated bvit in such a way that the source of light is ob- scured. The main store room of good depth is continuously mirrored on both sides, adding greatly by the reflections to its appearance. A commodious show ]'efrig8rator is an important feature. Electric ceiling fixtures light the store brilliantly. Plants, filled baskets, fl( w- ers in vases and other stocks, are ar- tistically shown on tables, pedestals and the latest in store fittings. A work room immediately in the rear which opens into the store is an important adjunct. In the rear is a kitchen where meals are prepared for the force on holidays and other busy times. There is also a large work room in the base- ment for the making up of prepared material into wreaths, baskets and the like, which work is a feature of the Ross stores. A garage is being erected in the rear, which will house a Ford delivery car. The upper floors of the building- have been fitted up as sep- arate living apartments, the rent from which will bring in considerable reve- nue. Mr. Ross is to be congratulated on this latest addition to the retail shops of the citj''. d-'lhlia and fall flower .shows. The Pennsylvania Horticultural So- ciety held a dahlia show in connec- tion with the Bryn Mawr Horse Show at Bi-yn Mawr September .">0-October 1. The exhibition was staged under two large tents near the main club- house. There were numerous entries in all classes of dahlias, and also other garden flowers. The quality of the ex- ,^MIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIllUllllllllllllllllUIIIIIIIIPI!!IUIIIIIIIIIIIIIinilllllJlllI»ll^ = ^ GUST. RUSCH & CO. in^ WHOLESALE FLORISTS ^iuiiiiuiinniiiii»^ I Jobbers in Fiorisfs' Supplies | I Headquarters of tiie Cudaiiy Roses I I "''"^4^.''iS6^ggg;a»£e**s.r^r°' iVIILVVAUKIflZp WIS. I '^JiiiiiiiiiiiifuiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiminiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinH^^ Mention the American Florist when writing VioMe Hover MM*Ket>s Pittsburgh, Oct. 5. Per 100 Rosea. Beauty, spl., per doz. 6.00 " fey., per doz. 5.00 " " ex.. per doz. 4.00 " No. 1, per doz. 1.60 American Legion . 6.00 20.00 Killarney . 4.00® 12.00 Maryland 4.00® 12.00 . " Sunburst 4.00® 12.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 4.00® 13.00 Russell 6.00® 20.00 Columbia 6.00® 20.00 Oplielia 4.00® 16.00 Hilda 4.00® 12.00 Premier 6.00® 20.00 Madam Butterfly .. 4.00® 12.00 Asters 1.00® 4.00 Carnations 2.00® 4.00 Chrysantlieinums, per doz. 2.00® 4.00 Dalilias 4.00@ 6.00 Delphinium 4.00® 6.00 Gladioli 3.00® 0.00 Lilies 2,5.00 Valley 6.00® S.OO Ferns, per 1,000 3.00 Gfalax. per 1.000 2.00 Plumosus, per bunch .50 Sprengeri, per bunch .60 Smilax, per doz. strings.... 3.00 Tritoma, per doz 1.50 Cincinnati. Oct. 5. Per 100 Roses, Premier 4.00® 15.00 RussseU 4.00® 16.00 Columbia 4.00® 16.00 Butterfly 4.00® 16.00 White Killarney ... 4.00® 16.00 Pink Killarney .... 4.00® 16.00 Sunburst 4.00@ 16.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 4.00® 15.00 Ophelia 4.00® 16.00 Baby Doll 3.00® 4.00 Asters 1.00® 4^00 Cosmos, per dozen bchs... 1.50® 2^00 Easter Lilies 16.00® 20.00 Perns, per 1.000 3.00 Galax, per 1,000 1.60 Plumosus (south) per bch.. .26 Smilax, per string 16® .25 Rubrum 4.00® 8.00 Gladioli 2.00® 4. on Leucothoe 5.00 hibits was uniformly high. The fea- ture of the show was a display of or- chid plants in flower from the con- servatories of Mrs. F. E. Dixon, of Crestnut Hill. These formed a group in the center of the largest tent, and were surrounded at all times by ad- miring throngs. The attendance was very good and the show pronounced a great success. Iiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiuuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiuiiitiiiitiiiiiiiiia ITHE McCALLUM CO. ! MannfactorerB — ^Importers I FLORISTS' SUPPUES. I Headquarters: PITTSBURGH, PA. | .^jiiuiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiitiiiiiiiil Mention the American Florist when writing MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and SnppUes 218 North Fifth St. Send list in for quotations. Mention the American Florist when writinp St. Louis, Oct. 5. Per 100 Roses, Premier .. 3.00@ 16.00 White Killarney ... 2.00® 8.00 Columbia 3,00® 10.00 Ophelia 2.00® 8.00 Russell 3.00® 15.00 Ward 3.00® 6.00 Sunburst 3.00® 10.00 Asters 2.00® 6.00 Dahlias, per 1.000 2.00® 6.00 Fancy Dahlias, per doz..., 1.20@ 4.00 Delphinium 60® 75.00 Gladioli 3.00® 6.00 Leucothoe .76 Valley 6.00® 8.00 Galax, green, per 1,000.... 1.50 " bronze, per 1,000. 1.76 Ferns, per 1,000 2.60 Milwaukee, Oct. 5. Per 100 Roses, Kill'n'y, W. KlU'n'y 4.60® 12.00 Premier 4.00® 18.00 Ophelia 4,00® 12.00 Columbia 4.00® 18.00 Ward 4.00 ® 6.00 Hoosier Beauty ... 4.00® 15.00 Butterfly 4.00® 15.00 Asters 2.00® 4.00 G'ypsophila, per bunch 25® .35 Larkspur, per bunch 26® .35 Fancy Ferns, per 1,000.... 2.50 Asparagus, per bunch 50® .75 Dahlias, per doz 36® .60 Gladioli 2.00® 4.00 Lilies, per doz 2.50® 3.00 600 The American Florist, Oct. 6\ A fine dahlia show was also staged by the Lansdowne Flower Associa- tion, Lansdowne, Pa., October 1. This attracted many visitors, as did also that of the Ridley Park Horticultural Society, at which all kinds of fall flowers were shown in abundance. Such exhibitions should have the hearty support of all the local men in the trade, as they are a great help in cultivating- a love for flowers. NOTES. Bdw Keid spent the last week in September visiting his trade m the southern states, getting as far as Florida. Mr. Ried has built up quite a large shipping trade, his system of selection and packing enabling him to have his stock arrive at distant points in perfect condition. ^ ^ „, ^^ The Philadelphia Growers' Cut Flow- er Market is well satisfied with its first week of business. Mr. Lynch, the superintendent, says it is a growers market, managed by growers entirely, for and in their own interest, which ^viU supply a long-felt want m this °' White Delight carnations, with stems 18 inches long, carrying perfect flow- ers were a feature of the Leo Niessen Co." stock the past week. These were from Weiss & Son's, Hatboro. Extra fine cattleyas and high-gi-ade lily ot the vallev were also headliners. John Berger finds the market too full of flowers just at present, but that there will be none too many, Particu- larly those that grade up, on the first severe change in the weather. Choice dahlias, Easter lilies, gladioli and roses are features here. Carl Corts, who has just returned from a business trip through New York state and western Pennsylvania, reports the trade to be in a Prosper- ous condition, all prepared and look- ing forward to a big season the com- ™James*^F. Heacock left Septemtoer 30 for the woods and lakes of Maine, where other blg-ga.me florists have brought back valued trophies of their skill with gun, rod and reel, with both of which Mr. Heacock is quite *'''w'"'f Gude and T. W. Prichard, his store manager, Washington, DC., were in this city September oO, look- Tg over the plant stocks of the larger growers. — - James McClane has put a nifty new Ford delivery car on the street the past Robert Craig expects to sail for Por- to Rico from New York October »^ New York. DAHIJAS, CAENATIONS IN HEAVY SUPPLY. On October 1 there were indications of an improvement in business as cooler weather came m with the month. The previous days of that week were unseasonably warm ana humid, which had a depressing effexrt on business and the human species. But September ended its engagement w^th a terrific storm of wmd, ram, thunder and lightning and the tem- perature was lowered. As a matter of course, the heat brought m an ex- cessive sApply of flowers. The asters are almost out of the way, but dahlia., are in enormous quantities and many gladioli are yet seen. The supp y of ?ea roses is heavy and they are as cheap as they are likely to be this sea- son There is a moderate supply ot American Beauties and a tendency to better prices. In both orchids and lilv of the valley there is an abundant supply with moderate prices. Chrys- anthemums are on the increase, but only the forerunners of the vast inva- sion that may soon be expected, for with the kind of weather we have had, nothing could be held back. Thou- sands of short stem carnations arrived last week, starting at $2 per 100, and many of them being throwm away. The first violets arrived Saturday. October 3. — • There is no marked change in the condition of business. It is expected that before the celebra- tion of the Jewish New Year is ended it wall have an improving effect on the market. NOTES. The American Greenhouse Mfg. Co., with J. M. Brown as oflice manager, is now well established on the mezza- nine floor of the Greenhut building, 43 West Eighteenth street, where the Wholesale Florists, Inc., are located. Besides this firm the mezzanine floor now accommodates Secretary John \oung of the Society of American Florists and staff, Roman J. Irwin's plant and seed business and the city oflice of the Julius Roehrs Co., Ruth- erford, N. J. Miss Goddard, who as cashier of a restaurant across Eight- eenth street, .has been popular with the florists, is opening a cigar and confectionery stand on the main floor of the market. Wm. F. Gude, his son Ernest and Hardy Pritchard, foreman of the Washington, D. C, store, were in this city last week and visited the dahlia exhibition. On September oO they visited A. L. Miller at Jamaica, L. I., who started them in his automobile, with one of the city officials, on a tour of Long Island. They were progress- ing favorably when the great storm overtook them and they found refuge in Babylon, L. I. Cordials were ad- ministered and the whole party was able to be about the next day. Our old and irrepressible friend, George Hanges, who has a large res- taurant business ' on Mth street, a flower store on Broadway and another on Columbus avenue, has in partner- ship with Andrew Luppas, opened a Retail Flower Market at 115 West 2Sth street. There is' always room at the top. The Association of Biology Teachers staged a flower show at the American Museum of Natural History, October 1-2, every high school in the city being represented. The displays consisted of pot plants, cut wild flowers, fruits and vegetables collected by the teachers and students. Geo. E. M. Stumpp, cables of his sate arrival in Europe. With German marks at seven-tenths of a cent each, every- body hereabouts expects him to bring home a deed to a castle on the Rhine, with a thousand or two goodly acres of plowland and woodland behind it. hoch! ■, , The first 1,000 violets of the season came in to Clarence Slinn, in the Eighteenth Street market, October 1, from Clarence Sherwood, Red Hook, N Y. Considering the kind of weather we have had, they were surprisingly good. At N. C. Ford's wholesale store m the Eighteenth street market, we re- cently noticed fine stock of the new rose, American Legion. It seems to be a good keeper and in color is an attrac- tive pink. Calling at the Chas. A. Dards store, Madison avenue at 44th street, last Saturday, we found it a busy place. Manager Perry stating that they had three weddings on hand for that day. Walter F. Kleine, well known in the retail trade of this city, is now man- ager for Vldel, Inc., a new firm that has recently opened a good retail store at 342 Madison avenue. The show building at Bronx park, September 24, was crowded with visit- ors taking notes on dahlias. The collection of cacti at the Bronx park botanical gardens numbers some 700 kinds. . „ Robt. Craig, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa., was a visitor this week. A. E3. BOOTH Doyle & Booth Wholesale Florists Consignments Solicited Telephone: Watkins 10255. 1 12 West 28th St., NEW YORK J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOIiESAIiE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 5413 & 5891 Watkins M Vft.t 31 and 43 W. 18th St., lloW I OIK Gold Letters and Scripts Best and cheapest on the market. Write for samples and prices. J. LICHTENBERGER 1560 Avenue A, NEW YORK CITY Telephone Chelsea 5713 For prompt and satisfactory results ship to Sullivao, Dolaa & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 112 West 28th Street, NEW YORK AH Seasonable Flowers. HARRY CHARLES Wholesale Florist VIOLETS 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK GITY Phone Chelsea 8071. Consignments Solicited Chas. H. Totty is under the weather with rheumatism. Visitors : B. Hammond Tracy, Wen- ham, Mass; M. Kowe, of Mann & Brown, Richmond, Va. ■ A. F. P. 1921. The American Florist. 601 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 38«4j;r.''Br^\.«dns NEW YORK CITY 1021 -ESTABLISHED 1887 J. K. ALLEN 43 West 18th St. J. K. ALLEN Commission dealer in Cut Flowers at the entrance of the Great Wholesale Flower Market, 43 West 18th Street. Solicits ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY, ORCHIDS. Best facilities for tiandling. Highest Prices. Quick Returns. Prompt Payments. Telephones: Watltins 0167-3058. N. Y. City WiUiam Mackie Wholesale Florist 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Carnations and Sweet Peas of Fine Quality. Telephone: 759 Watklns Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOIiESAIiE COMMISSION All the New and Standard Tarietles of Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Eta. 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: Watkins 300 and 301 Mention the American Florist when writing . C. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: 3870-3871 Watkins A complete assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing William P. Ford WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 100 W. 28t"i St., NEW YORK TeL 60S and 609 Watkins CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Chelsea 6926 I. Goldstein Wholesale Florist 31 and 43 W. 18th St., New York Prompt and carefnl attention to your interests. Consiffnments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing Joseph A. JHillang Wholesale Florist 55-67 W. 26th St., New York Telephone: 2046 Watldns Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe Rower Mm^KcU New York, Oct. 5. Per 100 Roses, Beauty $5.00@$60.00 " American Legion ... 2.00® 10.00 Columbia 1.00® 10.00 Pilgrim 1.00® 6.00 Hadley 1.60® 10.00 Dunlon 1.00® $.00 Dble. Wht. Killarney 2.00® 10.00 White Killarney ... 1.00® 4.00 Aaron "Ward 1.00® 5.00 Ophelia 60® 10.00 Premier 1.00® 10.00 Scott Key 2.00® 35.00 Sunburst 1.60® 6.00 Adiantum Croweanum and Hybrid , i.QO @ 1.60 Asp. Plumosua sprays 1.00® 2.00 Asp. Plumosua, per boh... .26® .6.0 Bouvardia. per bunch ,50 Carnation."., ordinary 1.00® 2.00 Cattleyas 36.00@100.00 Chrysanthemums, per doz. . 1.50® 4.00 Dahliaai so® 3.00 Delphinium, per boll 16® .30 Gardenias, per doz 36® 3.00 Gladiolus 1.00® 4.00 Hydrangeas, per doz .60 Larkspurs, per dozen 26® .60 L. Auratum 16.00® 20.00 L. Rubrum 3_oo Leucothoe, per 1000 S.OO® 7^00 Lilies, while 26.00 Lily of the Valley 2.00® 10. OQ Smilax, doz. strings 1.26® 1.50 Sweet Peas .60® 2.00 Galax, green and bronze. per 1000 2.00® 2.50 Ferns, per 1000 2.00® 2.50 Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cnt Flower Exchange 436 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. Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing HERMAN WEISS 121 W. 28th St., NEW YORK 'Mums, Snapdragons, Roses, Carnations, Bouvardias, Pompons and OrcUds. As Well As All Other Flowers in Season. Member New York Wholesale Florists' Protective Ass n Mention the American Florist when writing ^tiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ I Telephones Itll watkins "^f^ ^ ' United Cut Flower Co., i»o WHOLESAIiERS I 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK s ^innnmmiiiiinniiiiinimNiiiiiimiiiiimiiniinniminiiiniiiiiimiiiiiuiiii^ PHONB3 1^5} ^■A^''''"^^ WM. KESSLER Wholesale Florist 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing 3llliniiuinillllllliiniiitMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirifiiriiriiiitiiit(iii[iitiiillllllutlllllilil£ I Telephone Watkins 9254 | I Edward Brenner I I Wholesale Florist | I 31 and 43 W. 18lhSt., NEW YORK | I Everything in Cnt Flowers i = Consignments Solicitfd. § ^iiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiriiiiNiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiittiitiiitiiiii? N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th Av. and W. 26tli, N. T. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. Open tor Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning V. S. DORVAL Secretary The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest Standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illui- trated catalog of Crecu ul FloriiU' Svilia. 1 19 West 28th St., NEW YORK t!uiiiniiniiiiiiniiiiiiittiiiiiiiiiiiii[iiii[iii[iiii[iiuiiiiiiniNiiriiiiiiiiiiiniiiiniiiiiii'£ IgEO.B. HARTJ I Wholesale Florist | I 24-30 Stone Street | I ROCHESTER, NEW YORKJ ^iiniiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuirmitiiiMiin Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephone 9760 Chelsea SFECIALTTES — Cnt Orchids, Asparagus Plnniosns Sprays and Mistletoe and Ber- ries. Onr Orchids are prown by CariUo & Co.. of Mamaroneck, N. Y. 602 The American Florist. Oct. 8, 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, k;tiiuiiiitiiiiiniinmiinnnimiMiniiniiniiniMiiiMiitiiiiiiirrMirriittriiiiiinrMniiniiiiiMniiiniiitiii[iiirriiitriiiriiiHMriiiniiiiiiiitiiitinriiiiiiiiitiiiiiiHiiiiMiniiiitiintiitiiiniiiiuiiiiiiiintMiuiiiiiiiMiitiiiiMiiiiiiii CHICAGO The Homes of Flowers CHICAGO Northwest Corner Wabasli Ave. and Adams St. Our Motto: Satisfaction, Quality and Service. Members of the F. T. D. ^jomsis Soutliwest Gnrner 47tii St. and Lake Parl( Ave, I atiiifiiiiuiuiiiiiiiiiuuiiiMiiriiiMiiiiiiiMiniiiiriiiriii iiirintMitiiiiiiiiniiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiuiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiniiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiuiiitiiiiii uiniiiiiiiiriiiiriiittiiitriiriiiniiii itiuiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiih-3 Mention the American Florist when writing Send your Draers for unicago andSaV tubs to All orders carefully filled under the supervisiou of ^^SSiSaS::^ 6E0R6E ASMUS.Mgr. l^j^^^JJ^oBS^ under the supervUlouot FLOWERS 'J Mail and Telegraph OTders carefully filled. 138-140 Fourth St.,East fe^s^$»»t$»$»w$s$g$w^i^$i^$v>>»y>* Mention the American Florist when writing CHARLES L SCHMIDT 23 No. Second St,, Harrisbnrg, Fa. Night and d&.y service In all Central P'tnnsylvanla. Uention the American Florist when writing TACOMA, WASH. California Florists will take ear« of all telegraph order*. ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS AROUND Mowers and Service 'gS„'ffi"J?5S5JS?S» *** ^^^ V/ 1 1 M^ Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. BOHANNON FLORAL CO. 75 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO Member of F. T. Dl .D, Staten Island, N. Y. '' niEX. S. GEORGE y^^_v (Not Incorporated) kfiowd? FLORAL ARTIST UJlari^ 423-425 Richmond Terrace ^—*f^ (V. M. C.) Buffalo, N. Y.===^ S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Anderson service means f rc^h, sturdy stock and promptdeliveries in Buffalo, Lockport, Niadara Falls and Western I'i ew York. Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. =m =M CHICAGO ^ r/te [fylmerJibase florist rr C. MONROE ST. CLEVELAND, O. AND VICINITY. BRAMLEY & SON 1811 E. 71st St, The Largest Growers of Flowers In the City TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S HARTFORD. CONN. George 6. NcClooie Established 1897. Fresh Flowers 165 Main Street Bi^t in the Hospital District. Member ol F. T. D. Association. PHiLnDELPHin, pa. Chas. D. Crakelow Broad St., at Camberland Members of FlorlstB* Telecrraph DeUvery. Mention the American Florist whe^i writing Boston, Mass. Houghton Gomey ^ Flower Shop ^ UNDER THE PARK STREET CHDRCB Centrally located. Each order receives my personal attention. Best facilities for shipping Mention the American Florist when icritinp LITTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. 1921. The American Florist. 603 DESIGNS OR COT FLOWERS the flmis below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by CHICAGO. ^^^ 745 Buckingham Place li. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send ns your retail orders. We have the Best Facilities in the City No. branch stores, Established 1S57. Members ot Florists' Teleeranh Delivery. ROCHESTER, N. V. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester ph. 606. Long Dist. Bell ph. 2189 Members ot Florists' Telegraph Delivery. mention the American Florist ivhen writina LOS ANGELES, CTILIF. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Out Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regrular trade discount. 229 WEST THIRD STREET Mention the AmeHcnn Florist when writinp NEW YORK. A. ECKRICH (Successor to Charles E, GmneTrald) FLORIST 924 Madison Ave., bet. 73rd & 74th Sts. none: 9864 Rhbxhiider. Oi^ii from Olber Cities Promptly Filled Mention the American Florist when writiHg SALT LAKE CITV. Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250,000 Square Feet of Modern Glass Pirat-clasa Block and service. Usual discount. We reach the whole of Utah and to Central part of Nevada and Idaho Members of Florists' Telesraph DeliTeiT> Mention the American Fl07'ist when icntinc/ Randolph & McGlements n^Floral Expertsin^ !=€ 1 5936 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. g lisiiiiuiiiiiuiiiiuiiiiiinuuiiiiniiniiiiiiiuiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiniiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiDiiiuiiii' Mention the American Florist when icritinn CHICAGO. 77-79 E. Madison Street CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 RACE STREET Successor to the HELL FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good SerTice, FROM NEW TOBK EXCEPT AS NOTED. October 10. Tqpdalsfjord, Nolj'wegian -, Ainerica Line (Norway-Finland). FROM BALTIMORE, Scythian, I. M. M. Lines (London-Antwerp). October 11. Carmania, Cunard- Anchor Line (Clierbourg- Southampton). FROM PHILADELPHIA. Fast Side. Cos- mopolitan Line (Bordeaux). October 12. Chicago, French Line (Havre). FROM NORFOLK, Scythian, I. M. M. Lines (London -Antwerp). October 13. Scythin. Cunard- Anchor Line (Liverpool) . Calabria. Cunard-Anchor Line (Lisbon). October 14. FROM PHILADELPHIA. Samland. I. M. M. Line (Danzig). October 13- Ryndam, Holland- America Line (Rotter- dam). Collamer, Cosmopolitan Line (Havre-Dun- kirk). Consort, Cosmopolitan Line (Bordeaux). France, French Line (Havre). Hesperides. Houston Lines (South Ainerica). Pioneer, Belgian Line (Antwerp). Olympic, I. M. M. Lines (Southampton). Mesaba. I. M. M. Lines (London). Zeeland, I. M. M. Lines (Antwerp). Virg-illia. Cunard-Anchor Line (London). FROM GALVESTON, Huronian. I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). FROM BOSTON, Caledonia, I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). FROM NEW ORLEANS. Meltonjan, I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). FROM BOSTON, Caledonian. I. M. M. Lines (Manchester). FROM BALTIMORE. Lord Londonderry. I. M. M. Lines (Ireland). FROM MONTREAL, Vennonia. Cunard-An- chor Line (London). ENGLAND You can "Sa; It With Flowers" to anyone in the British bles throu^ Bees' Flower Service. (Members F. T.D.) Bold Street LIVERPOOL Steamers arriv- inj at or leaving any port can be served at a lew hours' notice. {Members F. T. D ; Mention the American Florist when'writing CHICAGO 75 E. Adams St. HENBiy EVANSTON,!!!. ^^' Central St. Members of Florists' Telesraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writina OMAlin, NEB. Bess & Swoboda FLORISTS PHONES: 1601 and L168Z 1415 Farnuin SI. Members ot Ftorists' Teletrraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writiiw BROOKLYN, N. V. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S liABGEST FLORIST BleTcn Stores '^"store- Lewis Ave. Gor. Hancock St. Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City, Brooklyr and Long Island. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writinn Chicago If Congress Flower Shop CONGRESS HOTEL 520 South Michigan Ave. Mention the Am,erican Flm'ist when writiHc/ Kansas City, Mo.|P = Samuel' Murray 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists* Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writina 604 The American J^lorist, Oct. S, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by ttie flnns below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or MaU Orders. Largest Retail Florists in Westchester County. Members F.T.D. Established 1908. New York rioral Co. Yonkers, N. Y. NewRochelle,N.Y.Mf,fs, Cor. Manor Honse Square KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI flOV^ERS Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention tJte American Florist when writina KANSAS CITV, MO. The Apollo Flower Shop 4 East 11th Street We Carry the Largest Stock of Cot Flowers in the City. We Please the People. Home Ph.: Main S652 Bell Ph.: Main 103* Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Milwaukee, Wis.-< FOX'S Incorporated 437-39-41 Milwaukee Street Uembers of Florists' Tele^apb Delivery SAVANNAH. GA.4 iiiaiaiaisi iaagR gi m f John Wolf The Largest Grower of Cut Flowers in the South Isl [3!t3!E3l!3i!3i!giE3!i3iaiE3laBli3li3iai[3!aiBe.E3li3[BBIE3Hgla Lang Floral & Nursery Co. I!il4 Main Street, Dallas, Texas. Write or wire headquarters for flowers tor Texas. Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexi- co. No orders too largre, none too small. Uembers o* Florists' Telesroph DeUvery, FREY & FREY 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Hembers ot Horists' Telegraph Dellvarr. City Index to Retail Florists Pilling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y. — Byres. 106 State St. Albany, N. Y. — Danker's. Boston, Mass. — Penn, the Florist. Boston, Mass. — Houghton Gorney Fl. Shop. Bronx, New York — Pordham 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 — Bohannon Flower Shop.* Chicago — Central Floral Co., 1.32 N. State St. Chicago — Congress Flower Shop. Chicago — A. Lange, 77-79 E. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, W. Madison. Chicago — G. W^lttbold Co., Buckingham PI. Chicago — Henry WIttbold & Son. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Cincinnati, O. — Julius Eaer. Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co. Cincinnati, O. — H. W. Sheppard. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland, O. — The Park Floral 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., B'way. Detroit, Mch. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. El Paso, Tex. — Potter Floral Co. Evanston, 111. — Henry WIttbold & Son. Galesburg, 111. — Pillsbury's Flower Stores. Grand Rapids, Mich. — G'rand Rapids Fl. Co Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith Floral Co.. Inc. Hartford, Conn. — Welch's Flower Shop. Hartford. Conn. — Geo. G. McClunie Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt Kansas City, Mo. — W, J. Barnes. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — Apollo Flower Shop, The Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. Knoxville, Tenn. — Baum's Home of Flowers La Crosse, Wis. — Salzer Floral Gardens. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey. Liverpool, Eng. — Bee's, Ltd. Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co. ■ Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewild Greenhouses. Memphis, Tenn. — Memphis Floral Co. Miami, Pla. — The Exotic Gardens. Milwaukee, Wis. — Fox's, Incorporated. Montreal, Que., Can. — Dominion Floral Co. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — The Rosary Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. New Britain, Conn. — Welch's Flower Shop. New Orleans. La. — Matairie Ridge Nur. Co New Orleans, La. — Chas. Eble. New Orleans, La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New Rochelle, N. Y.^New York Floral Co New York — A. Eekrich, 924 Madison Ave. New York — Alexander, Florist. New York — A, T. Bunyard, Madison Ave. New York — Broadway Florist. New York — N. Christatos. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Hession. New York — Irene Hayes. New York — Kottmiller. New York — Malandre Bros. New York — Matthew A. Battista. New York — A. Meyer, 1062 Madison Ave. New York — Olympia Florist. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. Oklahoma City, Okla. — Furrow & Co. Omaha, Neb. — Hess .& Swoboda, Parnum St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic. N. J. — Edward Sceery. Paterson, N. J. — Edward Sceery.. Philadelphia, Pa. — Charles H. GVakelow. Philadelphia. Pa. — J. J. Harbermehl's Sons. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co. Pittsburgh. Pa. — Mrs. B. A. Williams Roanoke, Va. — Fallon, Florist. Rochester. N. Y.- — J. B. Keller Sons. Salt Lake City, Utah — Evans Floral Co. Salt Lake City, Utah — Miller Floral Co. Staten Island, N. Y. — Alex S. George. San Francisco — iPodesta & Baldocchi. St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Citiei and for all points in the Northwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We »re alive night and day. Mention the American Florist when writino SEATTLE, WASB. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Ztembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing NEW ORLEANS, LA. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Members of Florists' Telesraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing KNOXVILLE, TENN. Baum's Home of Flowers Personal attention given to orders For Knoxville and East Tennessee. Member F. T. D. Mention the American Florist when writing FOR ST. LOUIS WIRE Grimm & Gorly Mention the American Florist when writing Savannah. Ga. — John Wolf. Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens, Seattle, Wash. — Rosaia Bros. Sheboyg-an, Wis. — J. E. Matthcwson. 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. Heinl & Sons. Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Washington, D. C.^ — Bla'ckistone, Inc. Washington, D. C. — Geo. H. Cooke. Washington, D. C.' — Louise Flower Shop. Washington, D. C. — G'ude Bros. Washington, D. C.-^-Gco. C. Shaffer. Wichita, Kan. — W. H. Culp & Co. Worcester, Mass. — Littlefield, Florist. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop. Yonkers. N. T. — New York Floral Co. 1921. The American Florist. 605 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS BINYARD, NEW YORK^ Will be deliTcred for the trade in other cities by the flnns below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or MaU Orders, 413 Madison Ave. Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. Summer Season. Hession Madison Ave. and 76 St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers BEST IN THE MARKET AT KEASOXABIiE PRICES Plant Specialists ,^BSks Hember of FlorlgtB' TeleEraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Bronx, New York Cily Fordham Florist 421 East Fordham Road Telepbone: Fordham 3975 Mention the American Florist when writing ftfisiif \if\w>tr Telephone Audubon (618 new yUKIX. E«tabU»hed 1»»( Olympia Florist (PBTKR L.AMBOS A CO.) 8799 Broadway, S. W. Cor. 158th St, FRBSH CUT FLOWERS DAII^Y Orders from Other Cities filled with promptness Mention the American Florist when ivritinp MEMPHIS, TENN. Memphis Floral Company MAIN AND UNION WIRB US Mention the American Florist when writing Oklahoma City OKIiAHOMA • FURROW & CO. 205 W. Main St. Afembers of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing New York's Favorite Flower Shop FUtb Avenue at SSth Street Member F. T. D. Ass'n. BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOnMILLER Mention the American Florist when writing 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK NEW yORK. Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd «. 'Phone, ColnmDas 6883 The name "Malandre Brothers" on a box of flowers is a Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. . « ., Hember« of FlorUt*' Tele»rapli Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing PITTSBURGH, PA. A.W. Smith Co. KEENAN BliDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America Established 1874 Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writing NEW yORK. BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. Cor., 72d St. Phone Columbus 5488 Branch: 840 Westcnester Ave., Bronx. Phone: Intervale 4990. Mention the American Florist when writing WICHITA, Kansas ^tSo&lr' W. H, CCIiP & COMPANY Quality Flowers Personal Service Members P. T. D. Mention the American Florist when writing EI Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Florists' Ttelograph Deliveis. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansao City, Mo. m^g/^^ ^'^ Kansas and Western ^ '^'^^^^^^^/j^ S Up-to-date Service. .. ^I^'rmttitttl^ F. T. D. Eat. 1890 Mention the American Florist when ivriting GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO ALFRED HANNA & SONS will fill your orders for Designs and Cut Flowers In Michigan. DARD 341 Madison Ave. Opp. Hotel Biltmore New York The Leading Florist for nearly Half a Century Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writing NEW yORK EstabUshed 1849 David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor, 75th St, Orders by Telegraph Promptly Filled phones 1553-1653 Colnmbna Mention the American Florist when writing J. W. BODGEBS Elks' BnlldlnET nnvfntl O South Jefferson Street Udy tUU^ \J, Telegraph orders for Dajrton will receive our immediate and careful attention. Mention the American Florist when writing 606 The American Florist. Oct. 8, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be deliTered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. DETROIT'S Leading Florists JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS 1314 Broadway PHILIP BREITMETER, - PreaV'nt Mention the American Florist when ivriting Boston, Mass. •^Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Mention the American Florist when ivritini:/ Worcester's Shop of Quality and Service Randall's Flower Shop 22 Pearl St., WORCESTER, MASS. Member P T. D. Mention the American Florist when writina BROOKLVri, M. y. JAMES WEIR,Inc. FLORIST 324 Fnlton St., cor. Pierrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good care and prompt attention. Phonea 27»-271 Main. Mention the AmeiHcan Florist when 'm-itinn Henry Smith Floral Co., Inc. Wliolesale and Retail Florists of Grand Rapids. Mention the American Florist iclten writina Mention the American Florist when writing Send Telesraph, Telephone or M^ Orders for florist* s serrloe in this vloinlty to The Dominion Floral Go. 4S4 St. Catherines St. West, Montreal, Que., Canada Every order receives prompt and careful attention. Mention the Amei-ican Florist when writinff WnSIIINGTOtl. D. C. BLACKISTONE,tac 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service Mention the American Florist lohen writing Telephones : Lenox 2352 Lenox 7019 1062 Madison Ave., Near 80th St. NEW YORK Orders trom. other cities promptly filled. Meittion the American Florist when writing TORONTO, can. Canada's Best Known and Most RellabI* Florist °ii^^ Dunlop's 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere In Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Mention the American Florist when writing Orders in or S^i^d Washington, D.C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fonrteenth Street Mention the American Florist lohen loriting LA CROSSE, WIS. Send your orders for flowers for de- livery in this city and vicinity to John A. Salzer Seed Co. Quality an '• Service Assured Mention the Avie7-ican Florist when writing THREE STORES Nashville, Chattanooga and Atlanta MEMBER — PJorJsfs' 'JoJegraph 2)eJ/Very Mention the American Florist when writing New York 44 Carmine Street Phone 1 274 Spring OutofTownand Steamer Orders Promptly Filled Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenne Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Members of Florists' Telegrapb DeUvery Mention the America'ii Florist when writina WnSHINGTON. D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Ave., at N. St., N. W. Miss liOnise W. Daugherty, Proprietress Phones— Franklin 3679, 3841, S842 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American FloHst when inriting /T Cincinnati, O. HARDESn & CO. 150 East Fourth Street THE BEST THAT GROWS. » EXPERTS TO AR RANGE TEtEM. jj Mention the American Florist when writing (gi^ New York's SHOP OF QCAIITY Irene Hayes,inc F. T. D. 799 Park Avenue Telephone Rhinelander 0202 and 0203 Mention the American Florist when writing 1921. The American Florist. 607 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trad j in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. HARTFORD. CONN. Flower WELCH'S K Also Store at New Britain, Conn, Established 1885. Members of Fkorists' Telegraph Delivery. Uention the American Florist when writing Colorado Springs, Col Wholeeale and Betall Pikes Peak Floral Co. Orders Carefully Executed Members of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. DENVER, COLO. yhc Park B.E.GILIJS.I>resUed. & lOl Cll wO* E.r.NEUIAM. Secretin. GALESBURG, ILL. AND CENTRZIL ILLINOIS Pillsbury's Flower Stores Your orders will receive careful attention. Members of Florists' Telegrrapb Deliverr. KANSAS CITV, MO. Established over 30 years Southwest comer of 11th and McGee Sts. WASfflNGTOI D. C. Gudes^ eUDE BROS.Cai FLORISTS lll4rST.NM Uemlieis of Florists' TeleEraph S'eliveiy, ■\ LOUISVILLE, KY.= AUGUST R. BAUMER MASONIC TEMPLE Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. ST. LOUIS, MO. r. H. WEBER N. E. Cor. Taylor and OUve Sts. Flowers delivered In Clity and State oa Short Notice. Member of Florists' Teleerapb Delivery. CHICAGO ?f/L??r DETROIT ^-*--.__-^_l iri,-^-««l rf^rf-k 132 N. state, CHICAGO V^enrrSlI riOrSil V^O* ISSl Broadway, DETROIT Best aervlcs in both cities and adjolnlngr territory. Member ot Florists^ Telegraph DellvatT. Mention the American Florist when writing ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. Mention the American Florist when writina Seattle-Rosaia Bros. Finest floral studio In Northwest. Member F.T.D. Mention the American Florist when writing EDWARD SCEERY Passaic, N. J. F. T. D. Paterson, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing =Washington, D. C.== GEO.H.COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street Jf Mention the American Florist when writing FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY OF "Home Grown Flowers" Get in touch with MATTflEWSON'S, KSJtil/?' Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing NEWARI, I. J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telesraph DeUvery. Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST- FLOWER STORE. Mention the American Florist when writing HEART OF Ii6Wa»irt, IS. J« The Rosery Floral Co. 167 Market St, at Broad St. EVERYTHING IN FLOWERS Prompt DeliTeries to any town or dty within 150 miles of NewarL Telephone Market 494 Mention the American Florist when writing BROOKLYN. N. V. HUGO H. JAHN -FLORIST- 710 Nostrand Ave., cor. Prospect Place Phone: 1962 Lafayette. Flowers Delivered Anywhere. Personal Alteition. Uention the American Florist when writinn "WE NEVER SLEEP" IDLEWILD GREENHOUSES Memphis, Tenn. 89 South Main St. "Up-to-the-Mlnute" Service and Execution. Every Flower in Season. Telephone Lenox 3822 New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /venue Id the Heart of most exclubive residential section. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Famam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Telefirraph Dftllvary, Mention the American Florist when writing 608 The American Florist. Oct. 8, I I he Seed Trade =i American Seed Trade Association. L. L. Olds, Madison, V\is., president; Alex. Furbes, Newark, N. J., First Viue- Presideui; Louis B. Renter, New Orleans, La., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel 216 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleveland, Ohio, Secretary-Treasurer; Curtis Nje Smith, 73 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., Counsel. The fortieth annual meeting will be held June, 1933. Wholesale Grass Seed Dealers' Ass'n. Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., Presi- dent; J. (Jhas. MoCullough, Cincinnati, O., Vice-President; Clarence R. Ji'ues, 110 South Street, Baltimore, Md., Secretary- Treasurer; Curtis Nye Smith, Boston, Mass, Counsel. The next annual meeting will be held June, 1923. PEPPER SEED in New Jersey is a good crop. Golden bantam corn seed is in strong demand. Madison, N. J. — The American Seed Tape Co. is offering bonds. Chakles Dickinson, Chicago, is U5 and the oldest aeroplane pilot. MOORBSTOWN, N. J. — Francis C. Stolces is beginning work on his 192- seed catalogue. Japan reports firm prices on lily bulbs. So far an increase seems more probable than a decline. W. Atlee Burpee, Philadelphia, Pa., returned September 30. after a two months' stay in London, Eng. MANY Maryland shore growers are making claims against seedsmen be- cause of wrong Alaska pea seed. Onion Set.s in the Chicago district continue firm, with prices about $1.50 for colors and whites $1.7-5, fall de- livery. Nbwtownards, Ire. — Hugh Dickson is leaving Alex. Dickson & Sons, and joining Thos. Cullen & Son, seed grow- ers, Essex, Eng. Mrs. John Lewis Guilds, Floral Tark, N. Y., is president of the Sorosis Club, which meets at the Waldorf-As- toria, New York. General business failures' for the past two weeks have been double in number those of the past four-year average for that period. Philadelphia, Pa. — W. Atlee Bur- pee returned form Europe September .30, and was in New York October 4, seeing off some friends on an English steamer. Board op Trade. — Prices for gress seed on the Chicago Board of Trade, October 5, were as follows : Timothy, $4 to $5 per 100 pounds; Red Clover, $11 to $18. Price of bags at Chicago, October 5: Anchor, 16 oz., $28.50 per bale, in bale lots or over; Royal River, 16 oz., $29; National, 16 oz., $27.50; Crown, 12 oz., $21. We have received from Secretary Kendel the Proceedings of the Thirty- ninth Annual Convention of the Ameri- can Seed Trade Association, held at St. Louis, Mo., June 22-24. The October calendar of the J. C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb., says : "The fellow who does it now has time to do something- else while (he other fellow is still thinking about it." Visited New York : David Burpee, of the W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadel- phia, Pa.; Howard M. Earl, of the Jer- ome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y.; Frances C. Stokes, Moorestown, N. J.; A. L. Rogers, of the Rogers Bros. Seed Co., Chicago. Chas. Hollenbach, Chicago, has sold the property at 1309-25 S. Oakley avenue, 125x192 feet, improved with two and three-story factory buildings, containing 40,000 square feet of floor space, together with complete power plant, ice machine and refrigerating equipment, for $40,000. Omaha, Neb. — The Omaha Seed Co. has been organized here by Joseph Pribyl and Anton Rathouz, former employees of several years experience with DeGiorgi Bros., Council Bluffs, la. The company will be located at 1403 South 14th street, and its busi- ness for the present will be confined to the Bohemian mail order trade. The Late Mrs. Henderson. The bodj' of Mrs. Henderson, widow of the late Peter Henderson, whose death in London, Eng., September 15, was noted in last week's issue, page 564, was brought to New York September 30 on the S. S. Adriatic. Interment was made in Greenwood cemetery, Brooklyn, October 1. Mrs. Henderson, who was 86 years old, was a daughter of the late Andrew Reid, who was a pioneer florist with a large establishment at Broadway and Eleventh street. She "went to London in 1890, soon after' the death of her husband, and took up the study of art. She was so successful as a painter that some specimens of her work were ad- mitted to the Royal Academy. American Seed Trade Association. STANDING committees. President Olds has appointed the fol- lowing committees for 1921-22 : Legislative committee — Charles D. Boyles, chairman; Kirby B. White, vice-chairman; Clifford Cornell, W. S. Woodruff, A. E. Reynolds, Wilber Bro- therton, David McClelland and Chas, W. Bolgiano. Postal laws committee — G. F. Brad- ley, chairman; W. D. Weedy, Richard P. Lyon, Chas. MacKubbin, John Con- don, M. H. Duryea and Henry Field. Experiment stations committee — H. H. Miller, chairman; Dick O'Bannon and R. C. Steele. Garden bureau — L. H. Vaughan, chairman; A. M. Eldidge, David Bur- pee, M. L. Germain and L. B. Renter. Wholesale Growers SELECT STOCKS Beet Carrot Lettuce Onion Parsley Parsnip Radisii Sweet Peas PIETERS=WHEFLER SEED CO. GILROY, CALIFORNIA Nomenclature and registration com mittee — Francis C. Stokes, chairman? Josiah Livingston, C. N. Keeney, R. B. Howe and W. Atlee Burpee, Jr. Resolutions committee — Chas. P. Guelph, chairman; W. H. Crossland and Ben Dulaney. Customs and tariff committee — J. C. Vaughan, chairman; Lem W. Bowen, Robert Nicholson, D. D. Rowlands, S. F. Willard, G. G. Stumpp, S. F. Leon- adr, A. B. Clark and A. H Luck Seed testing apparatus and public- ity committee — C. C. Massie, chair- man; Kirby B. White, J. L. Hunt, H. G. Windheim, Hugo Teweles, Kenneth E. Salzer and Edw. F. Mangelsdorf. New York Seed Trade. Orchard grass seed is ariving in lib- eral lots and now selling at 15% cents, against 17 cents recently. Two thou- sand bags arrived about September 20. German houses are offering red fescue at 42 cents here. J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, is at the Waldorf-Astoria, spending the week- ends with Mrs. Vaughan at "The Ark," which is the summer home of Mrs. Bennett, daughter of the late E. V. Hallock. W. J. Guille succeeds E. A. Hart- land, formerly in charge of Vaughan's Seed Store. Mr. Guille has been with this branch several years and has had a life training in bulb growing and selling. The season in gladiolus growing has been two weeks • earlier than usual from May on. The digging of large bulbs has begun, small stock mostly dug. Howard M. Earl has been stopping at the McAlpin the past week while acting as one of three appraisers of J. M. Thorburn & Co.'s stock. J. M. Thorburn & Co.'s creditors ad- journed to October 16, the trustee hav- ing been instructed to advertise the business. The S. S. Patria, which recently ar- rived from Marseilles brought 107 cases of bulbs and 34 cases immor- telles. Manager C. W. Scott of the Yoko- homa Nursery Co. is on a hunting and fishing trip in Canada. Weeber & Don have incorporated and are offering stock in the company. The weather w^as cooler October 5. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. ' Growers for the Wholesale Trade only. Onion, Lettuce, Cabkot, Parsnip, Parslet, Cbleet, Endive, Salsift and Mixed Sweet Peas. Braslan Seed Growers I SAN JOSE> CALIFORNIA C O Ol P Q H Y < IllC 1921. The American Florist. 609 Garden Seed Beans Growing Lima and pole varieties is my specialty. My growing contract offer for fall delivery will be mailed upon request. Henry Berrien Fish Carpinteria, Calif. L. D. WALLER SEED CO. Growers of Choice Sweet Pea, Nasturtium and Flower Seeds. GTTAn/VTJTPF.. CALTFORNIA LAWN SEED MUTURES FIELD SEEDS Atlantic Grass Seed Co. WHOIESAI-E 46 W. Broadway. JfEW YORK CITY Montreal, Que., Seed Trade. What is known as "Harry's Seed Store," 360 Dorchester street, West, is operated by R. Burrows and H. Earl. They are ag-ents for Sutton & Co., garden and farm seeds, of Read- ing, Bng. The Wm. Rennie Co., Ltd., 190 Mc- Gill street, have a fine store here; also stores at Winnipeg, Man., and Vancouver, B. C, their head oflBce be- ing in Toronto, Ont. The Wm. Ewing Co., Ltd., 142-146 McG-ill street, have a warehouse at St. Maurice and St. Henry streets. Their bulbs came in on the S. S. Cor- sica. Dupuy & Ferguson, 38 Jaques Car- tier square, report good business. In addition to seeds they wholesale some cut flowers, such as dahlias and asters. A. P. F. Tariff Notes. The resignation of Thomas W. Page as chairman of the Federal Tariff Com- mission has been accepted by Presi- dent Harding, it was learned at the White House today. Mr. Page will re- main a member of the commission, however. Mr. Page is a democrat and was appointed chairman of the com- mission by President Wilson. It wras understood that his resignation as chairman was offered to make way for api)Ointment of a republican at head of the commission. A writer in the New York Evening Post says, Fordney's tariff bill has been canned. Boston Seed Trade. Alexander P. Dewar, long right hand man of the late John Farquhar, is regarded as his logical successor in the management of R. & J. Farquhar & Co. He has been 30 years with the firm, starting there at the age of 22. The Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co. have a fine window display of blooms of a new dahlia named September Sunset, which Is very attractive. All local seedsmen report the bulb business fully up to that of last year to date. Pursuant to an order of the court, the uadersigned Trustee in Bankruptcy of J. M. Thorburn & Co, 53 Barclay Street, through to 54 Park Place, NEW YORK CITY Ijivites sealed bids for the assets, in whole or in part, of the bankrupt, including its large stock of seeds, implements, etc., fixtures, mailing list, and unexpired teim of leate (four and a-half years to run). Bids to be received at the Trustee's office, No. 116 Nassau Street, New York City, On or Before October 17, 1921 The business is being carried on by the Trustee, and bids may be made for it as a going concern. Further particulars raav be ob'ained from the Trustee. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any or all bids. ABR/VHAM GLASER, Trustee, 1 16 Nassau St., New Yorlc City. ROSENBERG, BAIL fi MARVIN, Attorneys lor Trustee, 71 Broadway, New York City. MUMEB-RICCSttDCO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS America's Largest Producers of Seed Peas Also a Complete Line of VEGETABLE SEEDS ?S?A*oliAm"elic.. Office: Cambridge, New York Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. WHOI/ESALiE SEED GROWER Specialties: Beet, Carrot, Endive, Lettnce, Onion and Badisli. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist lohen writina JAMES VICK'S SONS Growers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the benefit of our 72 years' experience AU Seasonable Varieties. Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandi- Boras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWIR SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIAIA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers liOS ANGEIiES, CALIFORNIA SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send yonr inquiries to The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago Mention the American Florist when loritinp EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of Higrh-Grade Seed. rOMATO, Pepper, Eggplant, Squash. Pump- kin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract. CORRKSPONDENCK SOLICITED TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 610 The American Florist. Oct. 8, KELWAY'S Pedigree Strains of Floiists' Flower Seeds Write for prices to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers, LANGPORT. ENGLAND. 300 Medals for Flowers, etc. Hundreds of Flrst-Cbus Certlflcatek Mention the Ametican Florist when writinfi ROCTZABN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Swiat Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full Ust of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention the American Florist when writina J.G.ROBiNSONS[EDCO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY FORID. COIiORADO Contract Growers of Cucumbers, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corn. Mention the American Florist when writina Dutch and French Bnlbs C,J.Speelman£Sons I Lagarde & Speelman Sassenbeim, Holland I OUionles.Var. France NEW YORK OFFICE 470 GREENWICH ST. Facific Coast Representative, Mr. w.b. Clarke, Box 543, San Jose, Calit. Mention the American Fl07-ist when writina An experience of half a century In prodnclns hieh groAe GARDEN SEEDS at your disposal. Contract erowera for the fobbing trade of a full line. Mall ua your list for both SPOT and FUTURE require- ments. S. D. WOODRUFF 6c SONS Orange Ckinn., and New Tork dtj. Mention the American Florist when writing Burpee's Seeds Grow Wholesale Price List lor Florists and Market Gardeners. W. Atlee Burpee Co. Seed Growers Philadelphia LANDRETH Seeds Which Succeed Blojjm>dale BRISTOL, PA. VALLEY PIPS FPQM COLD STORaOE $30.00 per 1000; $16.00 per 600; fS.oo per 250; $».00 per 100. H. N. BRUNS, 3032-42 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111. Hogewoning & Sons, Inc. Wholesale Bulb Growers and Importers 299 Broadway, New York Mcllutchison I a CO. OFFERS I Immediate Shipment I DUTCH BULBS, Tulips, Hyacinths, Narcissus, = - all • itih Tadp forcing bulbs. | i FRENCH BULBS, Paper Whites, Soleild'Or ^ = (true). CasP lots. = i SPANISH IRIS, 34-in..up, Emperor ot the | = West. 5 = CALLA BULBS, EUiottiana. | i VALLty PIPS, German atd Dutch, from cold | E storage. = i BAMBOO CANES, natural and dyed green, = = all sizes, bale lots. = I RAFFIA, natural and colored, 25 lbs. up. E I Fall Shipment | i JAP. LILY BULBS, F. O. B. Kevv York, Chi- | = cago, Ijenver, Toronto, beattle, etc. = I VALLEY PIPS, German and Dutch; best | E forcing pips. = i MANETTI STOCKS, English or French; se- S E 'eotnd tor greerhoi se grulting: 501)0 up. E E ROSES "nd LILACS, best 'orcins varieties, s I BEGONIA and GLOXINIA BULBS, all colors, | "'flllSlZ'^S. — i CHINFSE SACRED LILIES, "Selects " i I PALM SEEDS, Kenlia Forsieriana and Bel- s E moreana, COfos Weddelliana, Areca Lu- s i tp.^'-ens. per bushel or 1000. = I FICUS ELASTICA, rooted mossed cuttings or | I pot-grown. s = Write for prices on business St tionery, | I specifically stating your requirements. | I McHUTCHISON & CO., I I 95 Chambers St.. NEW YORK | ?iiiiiiiiitiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiilllliniiiiiiililllMiiriiiiMiiriiiiiiilliiiiiiiiiiinii7 MR. FLORIST! Our -wholesale catalog of GLADIOLI is ready for distribution. Write for free copy. P. VOS & SON p. O. Box 555, Grand Baplds, Mich. (The Home ot "True OladloU") ^qmuiiiiiiiiiilliiiililillliiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiillllllliiiiliiuiiiiimiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiii^ I Return Envelopes [ I Catalogue Envelopes [ I Seed Packets f i Brown Ba^: Pillinjr Machine Co. I I FITCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A. I iiiiniiKiiiiiiiniiiiiiMiiiiHiHii niiiiiitiiiiiiiKiimiiiiii,' MICHELL'S BULBS HYACINTHS First size. Named. Single and double. Second Size. N^med, single. Tnird Size, Named. Single. Unnamed. Single and double. TULIPS single Early, Double Early, Cottage Garden and Darwin. In named varieties and mixtures. NARCISSI Single and Double. A large variety. Spanish and Du'ch Iris NAMED VARIETIES. Write us your requirements on any of the above, or any other Seasonable Bulbs. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus GREENHOUSE GROWN SEED. 1,(100 seeds i 4 00 5,000 seeds 19.00 10,000 seeds 36.00 35,000 seeds 85.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 1.000 seeds { 150 5,000 seeds 6 75 10.000 seeds 13.50 35,000 seeds 88.75 Wholesale Price List Free. MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE 518-516 Market St., PHILADELPHIA. PA. Richard Diener Company, Inc. Originators and Growers of the Largest and Finest Gladiolus and Petunias CataloK on Reqnest Kentfield, Marin Co., Calif. 1921. The American Florist 611 Richard Dieoer Co., Inc. Kentfield, Marin Co,, California. Diener's Ruffled Monster Petunias The Largest and Most Beautiful Petunias in ex- istence, ihey have creaieO a seusanou wherever liiovMi. In beauty they are rivals to the orchid. All seed is raised by hand pollination in lath houses, and is done by women. However, climatic conditions here permit seed to be matured with- out a drop of rain lallint in the pods. Hnnce our seed is strong, vigorous and sure germinating;. Ruffled Monster Petunia Seed comes in the fol- lowing colors: Pink, strong veined center; Red; Variegated; White; Red, with black center; Pale Lilac Pink, large veined center Mixed. flesh Pink Frilled (Pearl of Kenlfleld)— This and the followingvarleiies are somewhat smaller Than the above; one of the most beautiful Petunias ever put out. Purple or Blue; AVhite Frilled (dwarf); Apple Blossom 4. Bronze Shades 30. Blotched 36. Triumph of Giants 32. Parisian 70. Orchid-flowered Price of the precedinpr 6 sorts: 1000 seeds. 35c.; Va oz.. 90c.; Vi oz., $1.66: % oz.. $3.00: oz.. $6.00. No. No. 24. Kenilworth Show 28. Masterpiece 1000 seeds. 40c.; % oz.. $1.10: Vt $3.00: 1/2 oz.. $3.75; oz.. $7.60. Ciant Trimardeau in mixture or separate colors: 1000 seeds. 30c.; 4 pkts.. $1.00; Vi oz., $1.30; oz.. $5.00. Early Flowerinsr or Winter BIoominfT Giant Pansies: ^ 1000 seeds, 40c.; Mt oz., $1.10: Vi oz., $2.00; oz., $7.50. oz.. .Uention Ihe American Florist when loritina The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Com, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Brancbes: Wisconsin, Colorado, Uilfnril Rnnn Montana. Idaho. Wasbingtjn. lnHIUIU,UUMII Mention the American Florist xohen writing REAL BARGAINS Carnation Plants Pot-Grown Enchantress, 4-inoh, 16.00 per lOUj paoktd Iiee, in paper pota. Cyclamen First-class stock, consisting of the best named varieties, includine red, salmon, pink, etc. While stock Lasts : 4-inch, at S2.1.OO per 100 3-inch, iit 10.00 per ion MACAWII FERNS 6-inch, elegaut specimens, $1.00 each. Cash with order. No charge for packing. MATTHEWSON'S, Sbeboygan, Wiscoosio Mention the American Florist when writing CHAS. H. TOHY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST ChrysanthemDm Novelties My SpeoIaltlT'. Mention the American Florist when writinfj PALfVIS Kentia Belmoreana, 4-inch. $6.00 per doz.; s- inf-h, 818.00 P' rnoz ; 6-inob. 130.00 per doz. For other sizes and varieties of Ferns and Pnlms, see our September price list. R. VINCENT, Jr. fi SONS CO. White Marsh, Md. 612 The American Florist. Oct. 8, fhe Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. M. R. Casbman, Owatonna. Minn., Presi- dent; Paul C. LincUey, Pomona, N. C, V oe-President; John Wntson 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secrctarj'; J. W. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. The fortv-seventh annual convention will be held atbetroit, Mioh., June, 1923. European papers record the death of David Smith, of the well-known nursery firm of Thos. Smith & Sons, Stranraer, Scotland. Queens, N Y. — The Cottage Garden's Nursery is showing a fine line of con- ifers, with its other usual lines all in spick and span order. New York. — A joint congressional commission has recently recommended the removal of the federal postofiice building' from City Hall park, which •ivlll make possible the restoration of that property to the city for park pur- poses. Visited Chicago: B. J. Loss, vice- president of the Jewell Nursery Co., Lake City, Minn.; R. E. Perkins, of Jackson & Perkins, Newark, N. Y.; Henry Gerstenkorn, of the South Side Nursery, Decatur, 111.; I. H. McBride, of the Mount Olive Cemetery Co., Nashville, Tenn. Southwestern Ass'n of Nurserymen. ANNUAL CONVENTION, SEPTEMBER 27-28. ^ The Southwestern Association of Nurserymen, comprising the states of Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Oklahoma, held its annual convention at Dallas, Tex., September 27-28, with an excellent attendance. At the opening session which con- vened at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning-. Judge W. F. Ramsey, chairman of the federal reserve board, welcomed the visitors to the city, E. Pomeroy, of Donna, Tex., responding. President J. M. Ramsey, of Austin, Tex., then presented his annual address. "Grow- ing Grapes" was the sub.1ect of an able paper read by Thomas B. Foster, Den- ton, Tex. After adjournment of the morning session the members repaired to the Hotel Oriental, where a get- acquainted banquet was served. At the Tuesday afternoon session many excellent papers were read, in- cluding: "The Chemical Physiology of Plant Life," by Dr. Lewis W. Fetzer, head of the premedical department of the University of Dallas; "Planting Shade Trees Along City Streets," by R. A. G-illiam, city forester of Dallas; "Public and Private Forestry Prob- lems," by E. O. Siecke, state forester. College Station, Tex.; "Fruit Tree Stocks," by Prof. L. B. Scott, pomolo- gist of the bureau of plant industry. United States Department of Agricul- ture, "Washington, D. C, and a discus- sion of "Pecan Propagation in Texas," by E. E. Scholl, chief inspector of nurseries, Austin, and W. F. McDaniel, San Augustine, Tex. The Wednesday programme consist- ed of many more timely papers. G. A. McKee, Mount Selman, Tex., speak- ing on the "Propagation and Culture of Roses." "Replacements," by R. W. Haggard, Keithville, La., was followed by reports fropi the American Associa- tion of Nurserymen and the Southern -Association of Nurserymen, presented by J. R. Mayhew, Waxahachie, Tex. "The Outlook in Arkansas" was ably taken care of by N. M. Shive, Cabot, Ark. James Parker, of Tecumseh, Okla., told of conditions in Oklahoma. The concluding address was presented by C. C. Mayhew, Sherman, Tex., on "Principal Conditions Affecting the Nursery Business." A meeting of the Texas State Horti- cultural Society was held after the ad- journment of the association. Botanists' Examinations. The United States civil service com- mission, Washington, D. C, an- nounce an open competitve examina- tion for both men and women, for the position of botanist in the Department of Agriculture, bureau of plant indus- try, for duty in the field with head- quarters at Madison, Wis., at a salary of $2,760 to $3,300 per year. The duties of the position will be to con- duct experiments in the eradication of the common barberry, the host of black stem rust of cereals, particular- ly where these plants are growing wild and it is impracticable to use ordinary methods in removing them, also to devise methods of control of barberry sprouts and seedling's after old bushes have been removed. Applicants must have graduated from a eolleg'e or university of recog- nized standing in a course including botany, plant physiology and chemis- try. Additional credit will be given for advanced work in these subjects and for experience in the eradication of undesirable plants. Competitors must not have reached their fiftieth birthday on the date of examination. This does not apply to persons entitled to preference because of military or naval seryice. Persons will be' ad- mitted to this examination regardless of their residence and domicile, but only those who have been domiciled m the state or territory in which they reside for at least one year previous to the examination, and who have the county oiiicer's certificate in the ap- plication form executed, may become eligible for permanent appointment to the apportioned service at Washin<>-- ton. Competitors will not be required to report for examination at any place but will be rated on the following sub- jects on the basis of the weights indi- cated : Education and evnerience 70- thesis of not ]e>-'S than 2..^00 words on a Plant phvsiolosical subject to be filed with the apDlication.'sO. Appli- cants should applv before November wil * ''''''' ^'''■'"''^ commission at Wa..hineton or to the secretarv of local civil service boards for Form -'tis, stating the title of the examina- Prnvidence, R. i. MAHKET CHANGES ECU BETTEE. Asters are fast reaching' their end t^nn IfT '^ ^^'' 5^"' ■^^^'^ '" anticipa- tion of an early frost. Very few gladi- oli are arriving. The change in the weather has brought a material im- provement to the quality of stock of all kinds. Flowers are not as plenti- tul as they were a week ago. although prices have not stiffened very much Carnations are showing up better but they still leave much to be desired in the way of quality and the length of stem. Roses are looking up and some of the stock is excellent. Snapdragon does not amount to very much, being very short stemmed, although it is com- ing along nicely and there will soon be a big demand for it. Chrysanthemums made their first real appearance this week, fine early Pacific being shown. The flowers were exceptional for so early in the season. NO'n;s. Scott the Florist is having the in- terior of his store finished in Japanese pagoda style that is a wonderful asset to him. Autumn foliage and other fall dec- orations are making their debut now and the stores are very attractive. The Elmwood Greenhouse has some of the finest Macawii and Teddy, Jr., ferns seen this year. Albert Holcher has started cutting his chrysanthemums and they are of excellent quality. H. A. T. PEACH TREES^^^et All Straight and well rooted. Free catalogue. W. T. MITCHELL fi SON, Beverly, O. The Barclay ^ursery Importers and Growers of Seeds. Bulbs, Plants, Trees, Vines, Shrubs and All Hardy Perennials. All Kinds of Deoor.Ttive Plants. Our Specialty ^ ETerbIoon»lns Hardy Roses, Boxwood and Rhododendrons. 60 Barclay St., 1 4 Wesl Mpur Ynrk Broadway and 62 Vesey St., « C ¥V X UX iv Telephone: Cortlandt 1518 STAR BRAND ROSES "American PUlar" and nearly every other good hardy climber. Send for our list. ,„,„ fiONARD 8 |~n WEST GROVE ™6 "JONES CO. I-X-I ~ PENNA. ■JONES CO. Robert Pyle, Pres. AnL Wiotzer, Vice-Fies. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. By M. O. Kalns. t42 pages, illustrated. Price, tS.SS, American Florist Co. t40 S. Dearborn St.. CIHICAGO Cottage Gardens Nurseries of Eureka, California, OFFER • AZALEA 1NDICA Ready for immediate shipment. TUBEROUS BEGONIAS For December delivery. GLOXINIAS For December delivery, BOXWOODS For November delivery. ERICAS, in Varieties For Fall delivery. Write to G. VANDBN ABEBIE. Fecelver, Cottage Gardens Nnrseries. P. O. Box 78, EUREKA, CALIFORNIA, For Price List. 1921. The American Florist. 613 Hill's Choice Nursery StocK. Evergreens for Tubbing Matched Feet Each Pair Pyramidal Arhor Vltae B&B 3 $4.00 $7.50 Pyramidal Arbor Vjtae B&B 4 5.00 9.50 Red Cedar (Junlperus) B&B 3 5.00 9.50 Sheared Globes (Thuya) B&B I'/zxP/z 5.00 9.50 NOTE: Above prices do not include tubs. You can depend upon ._. . _ , . ._...„». jrlel,?"'^ °' d.'hill" Choice Evergreens for Lining Out Size Inch 100 Abies Ts. Canadensis x 6-8 $18.50 Abies DouglassI x 6-8 13.00 funlperus Canadensis X 8-10 20.00 Junlperus Canadensis ...xx (0-12 50.00 Junlperus VIrginlana ....x 6-8 7.50 Junlperus Viroinlana ...xx 12-18 25.00 PIcea Pungens x 6-18 14.00 Picea Excelsa xx 12-18 17.50 1000 $175.00 120.00 65.00 225.00 130.00 165.00 Pinus Austriaca x 8-10 15.00 140.00 Size Inch 100 Pirns Mugho xx 8-10 $50.00 Pinus Sylvestris XX 10-12 20.00 Thuya Occidentalis xx 10-12 12.50 Thuya Occidentalis XX 12-18 20.00 Thuya Compacta x 6-8 18.50 Thuya Pyramidalls x 6-8 20.00 Thuya, War. Siberica ..x 6-8 25.00 Thuya Wood ward I x 6-8 50.00 Thuya Biota Orientalis ..x 8-10 11.00 Evergreens for Window Boxes Size Inch Junlperus Canadensis xx 10-12 Junlperus VIrginlana xx 12-18 Picea Canadensis xx 12-18 Pinus Muflho xx 8-10 Special Offer: Fifty Window Box evergreens, ties (our selection) per case. $25.00. Evergreen Understocks for Grafting Conifers 10 50 $7.50 $30.00 3.75 15.00 6.00 27.50 7.50 30.00 assorted varle- 115.00 190.00 173.00 Deciduous Shrubs and Trees for Lining Out Acer Platanoides Acer Saccharum Berberjs Thunbergli Betula Alba Calycanthus Floridus ....x Cornus Paniculata x Cornus Stolonifera Cotoneaster Acutifolla . . . .x Crataegus Arnoldtana Crataegus IVIollis Evonymus Vegetus X ;Exochorda Grandidora ....X ■Forsythta Intermedia :Fraxinus Americana Juglans Nigra ;Ligustrum Lucldum Size inch 6- 8 6- 8 6- 8 10-12 10-12 12-18 10-12 10-12 12-18 10-12 8-10 10-12 10-12 12-18 12-18 6- 8 100 $6.50 4.00 4.50 8.50 8.50 8.50 8.50 13.50 8.50 8.50 8.50 9.50 S.50 1.50 4.50 5.00 1000 $50.00 30.00 35.00 70.00 70.00 70.00 70.00 125.00 70.00 70.00 70.00 85.00 70.00 8.50 30.00 35.00 Size Inch (00 Lonicera Morrowi 12-18 $8.50 Pachysandra Terminalis ...x 4-6 8.50 Philadelphus Coronarius 12-18 8.00 Quercus Palustris 10-12 8.50 Quercus Rubra 10-12 6.50 Rosa Canina (0-12 2.75 Spirea Froebelli x 6-8 10.00 Spirea Opulifolia 12-18 6.00 Spirea Van Houttet 6-12 6.50 Symphoricarpos Alba 12-18 5.25 Symphoricarpos Rubra 18-24 6.50 Syringa Vulgaris 6-8 6.50 Tilia Americana 6- 8 6.50 Viburnum Lentago x 10-12 12.00 Viburnum Opulus Nana ...x 4- 6 14.00 Weigelia Rosea x 10-12 14.00 1000 $70.00 70.00 70,00 70.00 55.00 17.50 sb'.oo 55.00 42.50 55.00 55.00 55.00 110.00 All orders sample only. for Evergreen Understocks Write for samples. Size Junlperus VIrginlana x 6-8 Picea Excelsa x 8-10 Thuya Orientalis x 6-8 Thuya Occidentalis x 8-10 100 $6.00 7.50 8.00 7.00 1000 $50JI0 65.00 75.00 60.00 Transplanted Shrubs Size Feet 10 Berberis Thunbergli I -I'/z $2.73 Cephalanthus Occidentalis (1/2-2 2.75 Cornus Siberica 2 -3 2.75 Cotoneaster Acutifolla 2 -3 3.75 Forsythia Fortunei 2 -3 2.50 Ligustrum Amurense l'/2-2 2.50 Ligustrum Regelanium .... 2 -3 3.00 Philadelphus Boouet Blanc l'/2-2 3.75 Sambucus Canadensis Aurea 2 -3 3.00 Spirea Anthony Waterer. . . I 3.00 Spirea Opulifolia 2 -3 2.50 Spirea Van Houttei II/2-2 2.50 Symphoricarpos Alba 2 -3 2.75 Symphoricarpos Rubra 2 -3 2.50 Syringa Persica l'/2-2 3.00 Syringa Persica Alba l'/2-2 3.25 Viburnum Opulus l'/2-2 2.50 too $22.30 22.50 22.50 32.50 20.00 20 00 25.00 32.50 25.00 25.00 20.00 20.00 22.50 20.00 25.00 27.50 20.00 Eacb X indicates one transplanting. 5 of same.varlety and size at 10 rate; 50 at the 100 rate; 900 at tlie 1000 rate. Send for Complete Catalog. THE D. HILL NURSERY CO., Inc., l„|;S Evergreen Specialists, Growers in America, Box 404, Dundee, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing IREX BEGONIAS 3-lncIt, $2.00 per dozen. GERANIUMS (Our Spcialty) Nntt, Bachner^ Bicard, PoiteTine, Viand Goocl short jointed plants from 2-lnch pota, at J3.50 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. We ship safe anywhere Elmer Rawlings, alII^'^a'^^n! y. Mention the American Florist when writing JimnmimiimiiqtuimiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiinT^ I Robert Craig Co. I I HIGH CLASS PALMS | I and Novelties in Decorative Plants i I market and 49th Sis., PHIUDELPHIA, PA. I ^UllllliliiiliiiiiniHiluiiillHiliitilllltililllliiiiiillliiiiiiiitiiJtiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiJlilUiiiiiT; Mention the American Florist when writina Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Chrysanthemam Specialists Catalogue Free. Mention the American Florist when wrltina We must have room and offer (or one week, 2,500 2^ -in. Cyclamen, at $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. 8,000 2-tB. Cyclamen, at $20 and $25 per 100. 1,000 4-ln. Cyclamen, at $40.00 per 100. Ask for our prices of £aster Greeting; Pelargoniums and Ferns GEO A KUFTL Wtiolesale Grower \XSi\J, «., AUULi, PEKIN.ILL. Wention the American Florist when writing Tall Stock Tor florists PRIMULA Obcon!ca, Kermesina, Coerulea, Alba and Mixed, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1,000. HYDRANGEA, French varieties, lYi", Baby Bimbinette, $8.00 per 100; Mad. Chautard, Mme. Hamar, IVIine. E. Mouillere, Gen. de Vibray and E. G. HUl. $6.00 per 100. HYDRANGEA, French varieties, 4-in. pot plants, $20.00 per 100; 5-in. pot plants, $30.00 per 100. Ready now: Mme. E. Mouillere, Mme. Hamar, Mme. Chautard, Gen. de Vibray, Lily Mouillere, Rene Gail- lard, Bouquet Rose. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri, 1 ^-in. pots, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1,000. BEGONIA, 2Yz-m. Metallica, $6.00 per 100. OTAHEITE ORANGE, 3-in. fine stock to grow on, $10.00 per 100; $85.00 per 1,000. KENTIA Forsteriana, lYz-in. $12.00 per 100; 3-in., $20.00 per 100; 4-in. $50.00 per 100. DISH FERNS, good standard varieties, 2Y^-m. pots, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1,000. GENISTA Racemosa, 4-in. (ready now), $20.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio Mention the American Florist ivJien writina Abundance of Stock Per 100 perinOO 2ii-inch Asparagus Sprenjerl ..» 5.00 S45.00 3M- inch Calendula Orange King.. 4.50 40.no 21j-inch Snapdragons, S varieties 5.00 45.00 4 -inch Ferns, 6 var[Kti»8 25 00 VnlcaVariegata, larae fleld-srown 10.00 95.00 Liberal extras. Correspondence elicited. ALONZO J. BRYAN, Wholesale Florist, Washington, NewJersey Mention the American Florist when writing rCARNAT10NS= F. Dorner &Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing 614 The American Florist. Oct. 8, it I Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. Louis P. Miller, Toledo. O., President; U.A. Dooley, Cleveland, O. , Vice- President; S. W. Severance, LouisV'Ue Ky., Secretary; H. J. Cheney. Grand Riipids, Mich., Treasurer. The nest annual meeting will be held at Albany, N. Y., November 1-5, 1921. Giant heads of cauliflower from the Catskill country sold in New York city during' late September, in cr.?tes of five, at $1 per head. Cantai/jupe shipmenl.s the past sea- son were the largest ever recorded, the output increasiing: rapidly in four western producing sections, with Cali- fornia the leading state. Kaukauna, Wis. — Adrian Berkers, formerly with the Market Gardening Co., of Appleton, Wis., recently pur- chased three an one-half acres of land in this city, and will erect a range of greenhouses at an early date. Wauchuia, Fla. — The Zephyrhills Vegetable Growers' Association was recently incorporated with a capital of $10,000, to grow, buy and sell vege- tables and fruit, and to can, dry or evaporate the same. Hugo, Okla. — Representatives from six counties of southeastern Oklahoma will meet here October 17 to discuss plans for tlie organization of the Southeastern Oklahoma Truck and Fruit Growers' Association. The coun- ties to send deleg'ates are Choctaw, McCurtain, Bryan, Atoka, Pushmataha and Le Flore. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, October 4. — ^Cucumbers, bushel basket, $2 to $2.75; leaf lettuce, per box, 10 to 15 cents; radishes, $1 to $1.25 per 100 bunches.. New Yoek, September 30. — Cucum- bers, 50 cents to $2 per basket; mush- rooms, per three-pound basket, 50 cents to $1.50; radishes, lOO bunches, .$1 to $2; tomatoes, per carrier, 50 cents to $1.75. European Corn Borer. The secretary of agriculture has in- formation that the European corn borer (Pyrausta nubilalis Hubn. ), a dangerous insect not heretofore widely prevalent or distributed within and throughout the United States, and on account of which notice of Quarantine No. 43, which became effective March 29, 1920, quarantining the states of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Pennsylvania, was issued, is now known to occur also in Maine and Ohio. The European corn borer attacks corn and broom corn, including all parts of the stalk, and breeds in and may be transported by Sudan grass, celery, green 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 chrysanthemum, aster, cosmos, zinnia, and hollyhock; also cut flowers or entire plants of gladiolus and dah- lia, except the bulbs thereof without stems, and many other herbaceous plants. It seems advisable, therefore, at this time to consider the establish- ment of a quarantine extending from Lake Michigan southward along the western border of Indiana to the Ohio river and thence eastward along the Ohio and Potomac rivers or some other line across the northeastern states, in accordane with the Plant Qiiarantine Act of August 20, 1912 (37 Stat., 315), as amended by the act of congress approved March 4, 1917 (39 Stat., 1134, 1165), and of restricting or prohibiting the move- ment from these states or from any infested districts detei-mined therein of corn and broom corn or (including all parts of the stalk), Sudan grass, celery, green 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 chrysanthemums, aster, cosmos, zinnia, and hollyhock; also cut flowers or entire plants of gladiolus and dah- lia, except the bulbs thereof without stems, and other herbaceous plants. Notice is therefore hereby given that a public hearing will be held at the Department of Agriculture, Wash- ington, D. C., Room 11, Federal Horti- cultural Board, at 10 a. m., October 11, 1921, in order that any person interested in the proposed extension of the quarantine may appear and be heard either in person or by attorney. Mushrooms. As the years g'o by great changes occur, and often we fail to take due notice in time. This fact was brought home to us recently by the failures made in recent years at Ohio State University in mushroom gi'owing. They formerly had wonderful success there and all at once, for no api>arent reason, faced complete failure. After much speculation they blame the lack of success to alfalfa manure. In re- cent years alfalfa hay has been used freely as a feed for their horses, thus changing the nature of the compost. While the conclusions reached may be premature, there is ground for serious thought. We know from our own ex- perience that we made a miserable failure one year with part of our crop by using shredded corn-fodder manure. These experiences show that great care must be used in the selection of raw materials. We know from years of ex- perience that we would prefer oats-fed horses to corn fed, and either prairie hay or timothy hay-fed horses to straw-fed horses. And again horses bedded with straw to sa-n-'dust or shavings-bedded horses; we would perfer a barn not too overly clean, for where bedding is changed too rapidly poor material results for mushroom growing. Where horses are idle and fed on hay alone, or worse yet, on straw, good results are hard to obtain. The ideal material comes from hard- working animals, fed liberally on grain and hay and bedded with straw. Such raw material well treated in course of preparation is the key to success. Further, we find that in some locali- ties, boards of health demand treating manure with borax or some other chemical as a disinfectant, and in other places we find street sweeping's contain enough oil from passing auto- mobiles to render such material unfit for our purposes. Altogether the manure problem has become an acute one to the grower. The m.ushroom grower especially must exercise due caution or face bad losses. MARKBTMAN. PAN^Y PIlNT^ Goodeh's Pansy Park strain I Hlld I rL**l1lw a tlorials mixture of more than 50 var. Giant exhibition, foreign and Amer- ican ; hroiizes, reds and such colors predominate. Stocky plants, S4 60 per lOCO, good as trans- plantt'd, f5.50. Ca6h. PANSY PARK FLORAL CAREENS, DWICBT, MASS Mention *he American Florist when writing Mushroom Growing By B. M. Dnggar Presenting accurately the requirements for success. 260 pages, cloth, fully illustrated. Price, $1.75 American Florist Co. 140 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Miscellaneous Stcck Cleveland Cherries, field 25o, 35o, 50o Xmas Peppers, 4 in 15o Piimula obconlca,3 in lOo Primula Obconica, 4in 20o Cyclamen, 4 in JOo Stevi»,dwarr, 2in 4o Forriet-Me-NotS, 2 in., winter-flowering. ..4o Per II lODO Matchless Carnation plants »lo.o( 1(101 Hardy Phlox, all colors 10.00 Sprengeri. 2 in 3.00 Swalnsona, sin lo.oo Rosendale Greenhouses DELANSON, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when wrltinp Specimen Xmas and Easter Plants Exceptionally Well Grown BUDDLEIA Asiatica, 3-6 ft., $1.50-K5.CO each. HEATHER Melanthera, 2-4 (t., {2.S0-$6.0 each ACACIA LongUoUiun, «5 OfSlO.OOeaob. Standard and Bnaih GENISTAS, 82 50-$6.00 eaci-. BOUGAINVILLEA Sanderlana— Pyramid and Globes, $2 ( 0-«8.iiU tach. BYDRANotAS, Mixed French Variety, 15-2!) branches, »2. utS.OUeach. HYDRANGEA Trophic, the best red, 15-20 brandies, *2..^U-»3.6ii earh CROTONS, Choice Broad-Leaf Varieties, 4% in.,»75) 11 I er lUU. DEUTZIA Gracilis, 6- and 7-in. pots, at S50.0U per luo. All stock in Al condition. Cash with order or satisfactory reference. A. L. MILLER Jamaica, New Yor^ IVlultiflora Japonica Pose Seedlings Best American Rose Stock for Budding and Grafting. New Engl.aud grown, well rooted. No. 1 4-6 mm S15.00 per 1000 No. 2. 2-4 mm ".'.'.'.'. '. 10.00 per lOlO Ready for delivery after Kovember 1st. C. R. BURR fi COMPANY, Manchester, Conn. 1921. The American Florist. 615 Ready Reference Sectien 15 CENTS, NET, PER LINE i^ ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri seed' lings, $1.26 per 100; $12.00 per 1,000; 2%- in. pots. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1,000; 3-in. pots. $10.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN, 48 "West 18th St. New York Asparagus Sprengeri, 1^/^-in.. $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harri- son Co., Painesville, O. Aspara.gus Sprengeri, 2^ -in., 4V2C eacli. ODOR GREENHOUSES, lola, Kan. ASPUBNIUM. Asplenium Ninus Avis (Bird's Nest Ferns), good strong, healthy stock, 3-in. pots. 35c: 4-in.. 75c; 6-in., $1.50. Packing material charged for at cost. Wm. K. HARRIS. 56th and Springfield Ave., W. Phila., Pa- BEGONIAS. Begonias. Melior, Cincinnati. Mrs. J. A. Peterson, 2^ -in. pots from top cuttings at $30.00 per 100; Chatelaine. 2i/t-in. pots at $7.00 per 190; Patten. 2Vi-in. pots at $8.00 per 100, and Prid-e of Newcastle, 2H-in. pots at $10.00 per 100. Begonia Rex, best varieties, mixed. 2 ^4 -inch pots. $16.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN. 43 West 18th St. ' New York. Begonia Prima Donna ~ and Luniinosa Extra fine stocky plants in bloom; 4-inch $25.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL CO.. 1643 Broatlway. Denver, Colo. BUI/BS. Extra fine; double rose, Dutch grown Narcissus bulbs. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue; A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave,, Chicago. OALENDTJIiAS. Calendulas. Selected true Double Orange King, 2 "4 -in. pots, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1,000. ROMAN J. IRWIN, 43 West 18th St., New York. OAIiLiAS. CAL,LA BULBS. Calla Aethioplca, the popular white calla, clean, soupd bulbs, all with crown shoots. Size Diameter Per 100 Per 1000 l^i to 1%-inch $ 6.00 % 50.00 1% to 2 -inch 8.00 76.00 2-inch ana' up 16.00 125.00 Satisfaction guaranteed. SEVIN-VINCENT CO. . 512 Washington St. San Francisco, Calif. CARNATIONS. PLANTS. LAST CALL FIELD-GROWN CARNATION GOOD STOCK. 100 1000 White Enchantress 8.00 75.00 WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Florists. 30 East Randolph St. Chicago. CARNATIONS. 2,000 Enchantress, $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1,000. NIC REDING 6731 Ridge Ave . Chicago Nice large carnation plants, Sc each. Cash with order. Few inore Boston ferns. G. E. Brumm, Nashville, Mich. Carnations. See our special offer on page 611 of this issue, MATTHBWSON'S, She- boygan, Wis. Carnations. Write for price list of latest varieties. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. CHRYSANTHEMUiMS. Chrysanthemum novelties for 1921. Pre- liminary list free. Elmer ,D. Smith & Co., Adrian. Mich. CINERARL*^. Dwarf Giant Cineraria, clean, strong, healthy plants. 3-in $12,00 per 100 4-in 22.00 per 100 HOLCO QlREENHOUSES, Canton, Ohio. A'ery best large-flowering Cinerarias; finest colors and imported strain. 2% -inch. $7.00 per 100; 3-inch, $15.00 per 100; 4-inch, $25.00 per 100, TH]§ PARK FLORAL CO., 1643 Broadway, Denver, Colo. OLEVEIiAND CHERRIES. Cleveland Cherries, fine plants, well ber- ried, out of 5-ln. pots that have been plunged in field, no set backs. 16c each. Cash. Brill Celery Gardens, Kalamazoo, Mich. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen plants. Clean, strong, healtliy plants. 3-in $17.00 per 100 4-in 32.50 per 100 HOLCO GREENHOUSES, Canton, Ohio. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM SEED NOW READY Glory of Wandsbek, dark and light shades of salmon. Daybreak, delicate shade of salmon. Brilliant Red, large and fine. Pure White, extra select. AA^hite — Pink Bye, very large and fine. Rosea Superba. deep shell pink. Rose of Marienthal, light pink, dark eye. Magnifica, dark rosy pink, very fine. Lavender, very beautiful. Above varieties, $12.00 per 1,000 net. For novelties, price list and' cultural di- rections, sent on application. J. A. PETERSON & SONS AVestwood, Cincinnati, O. Cyclamen, best strain, assorted colors, 4-in., $22.50 per 100. Fall or immediate de- livery. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. Cyclamen, for one week only. 2% -in., $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1,000. 3-in., $20.00 and $26.00; 4-in.. $40.00 per iOO. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin. III. Cyclamen. See our special offer of 3-in. and 4-in. in our display ad on page 611. MATTHEWSON'S, Sheboygan. Wis. DAISIES. Daisies: Bellis Montrosa, pink or white; also Longfellow and Snowball. Fine strong plants, $3.00 per 1000. Cash. BRILL CBIi- ERY GARDENS. Kalamazoo, Mich. FERNS. BOSTON FERNS. Good, strong bushy stock. 5-in $0.40 I'-in 76 7-m 90 10-in 2.00 Packing charges free. DAA^IS FLORAL CO. Davenport, la. Ferns. Bostons and Scotti. Exceptionally strong, clean, pot grown stock for immedi- ate shipment. For sizes and prices see ad- vertisement on front cover page of this issue. R. Vincent Jr. & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. Table ferns, stand'ard varieties, 2li-ln., $5.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH FLORAL CO., INC. Grand Rapids, Mich. Ferns of fine quality. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. F. R. Pierson. Inc.. Tarrytown. N. Y. Hardy Ferns. 111. descriptiive list mailed. L. MOSBAEK. Ferndale. Askov. Minn. PORGET-ME-NOTS. Forget-me-not, Alpestris Victoria, hardy dwarf, blue; strong plants, $4.00 per 1000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kala- mazoo. Mich. PREESIAS. Freesia Improved Purity, ^ to %-in., $9.00 per 1,000. Wm. F. Kasting Co.. 668- 570 Washington St., Bufealo, N. Y. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, Nutt Buchner, Ricard, Poite- vine and Viaud. Good short jointed plants. 2-in.. $3.50 per 100; $35 per 1.000. Elmer RaWlings. Allegany, N. Y. Geraniums, rooted cuttings only, send for prices. ALBERT M. HERR, R. F. D. 8, Lancaster, Pa. GINSENG. BIG PROFITS. Growing G'inseng. We can supply Roots and Seeds THAT ALWAYS GROW. Established. 1870. WM. RENNIE CO., Limited Cor. Adelaide and Jar vis Sts. Toronto. Canada. GREENS. Decorative Greens. Magnolia leaves, beech and oak sprays. Write for samples and prices. The Decorative Greens Co., Kinston. Ala. If You Do Not Find What Vqu Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds About It. 616 The American Florist. Oct. 8, HYDRANGEAS. . FIELD-GROWN HYDRANGEAS. French Varieties and Otaska. 3 branches $30.00 per 100 4 branches 40.00 per 100 6 branches and more BO. 00 per 100 Ask for full list of all sizes, field-grown and pot grown. ROMAN J. IRWIN. 43 West 18th St. New York. Field-grown hydrangeas. Heavy two-year plants, well pinched, eight to ten good shoots. Mad. Chautard. Mad. E. Mouli"^. Bouquet Rose, Lily Mouliere, Baby Bim- binet, $7.00 per doz., $60.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. PRIMULAS. Primula obconica, 2 ','2 -in-, good strong plants at $6.00 per 100.; $65.00 per 1,000: 4-in. at 25c; 5-in. at 60c; 6-in. at 75c; Malacoides, 2%-in., $6.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH FLORAL CO., INC. Grand Rapids Mich. Primula Obconica, Kermesina, Coerulea, Alba and mixed, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- ville, O. SEEDS. IRISES. IRISES. S7 vai-ieties, true to name; nice young stock, special prices, write for list. GIL- BERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie, Mo. IVIES. Hardy English Ivy. Exceptionally good stock. 2-in., $2.76 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 ; 3-in., $3.75 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. R. Vincent, .Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. KENTIAS. FRIVET. Privet. Ibota and Amoor River. R. C, 75c per 100. ODOR GREENHOUSES, lola, Kans. Kentia Forsteriana, 2',4-in., $12.00 per 100- 3-in., $20.00 per 100; 4-in., $50.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- ville, Ohio. JAIjY of THE VAIiLEY. Valley pips. From cold storage. $30 per 1,000; $16 per 600; $8 per 250; $4 per 100. H. N. Bruns, S032-42 W. Madison street, Chicago. ORC?HIDS. HASSALL & CO., orchid growers and raisers. Southgate, London, England l^at- tleyas. Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. OTAHEITE ORANGES. Otaheito Oranges, 3-in.. fine to grow on. $10.00 per 100; $86.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co,, Painesville, O. PANSIES. PANSY PLANTS. O'Neill's special and private stock, mixed, strong large flowers. The best stock that can be bought selected from one hundred thousand plants every year and the richest colors that can be got. Guar- anteed to be the best on the market. $5.00 per 1,000, straight. Cash. ^^^, JAMBS O'NEILL PANSY GARDEN. Darkrun Lane and Brdrlch St. Frankford, Philadelphia, Pa. PEONIES. Peonies, a two story crop. Ask for Flo- rists' Problems No. 6. S.4.RCOXIE NURS- ERIES PEONY FIELDS, Wild Bros. Nurs- ery Co., Sarcoxie, Mo. P RIMtTIiAS. PRIMULA OBCONIC.\ GIGANTEA. From best strain of seed. Best colors. 2% -in. pots $7.00 per 100. $60.00 per 1.000; 3-in. pots, $12.00 per 100. Primula Malacoides. 2^i-in. pots. $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1,000; 3-in. pots, $12.00 per 100. New Primula Malacoides Conspicua. Large flowering, clear rose with large yel- low center, 2-in. pots $8.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St. New York Primula Obconica Gigantea. Our own strain and our reputation for this strain warrants us in saying that it is the best obtainable. This stock is in very fine shape, ready to be transferred to larger sizes. 2V4- Inch, $7.00 per 100; 3-inch, $16.00 per 100; 4-inch, $26.00 per 100. Primula Malacoides Townsendii, 2-inch, $7.00 per 100. Ready Sept. 10. THE PARK FLORAL CO., 1643 Broadway, Denver, Colo. Home Grown Stock niiiiiimiii iiiiimminiimimiminiiiiinminmmmiiimimiiiim 6reatly Increased Demand Because of the Federal embargo against the im- portation of most kinds of Garden Plants, Roots and Bulbs, home grown stock is now in greatly increas- ed demand. If you have any to offer or are likely to have it soon, advertise in these columns now. Seed. Cyclamen. Best English and Ger- man strain, separate colors. Salmon- Wandsbek and Salmon King. $16.00 per 1,000. -AH other colors, $12.00 per 1,000. S. S. SKIDBLSKY & CO., 60 Park Place, New York. Seeds. Flower in all seasonable varieties. For varieties and prices see display ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry P. Michell Co., 516-618 Market St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Seeds. Pedigree and selected stocks of rutabaga, turnip, cabbage. Savoy cabbage, beet and mangel; flower seeds. Write for special prices. Kelway & Sons, Langport, Eng. Seeds. Sweet peas, Spencer's grandiflora, etc. Asters and flower seeds in general. Tomato, lima and pole beans. John Bod- ger & Sons Co., Los Angel es, Calif. Seeds. The largest French cultures of Primulas. Ask for prices 1921 crop. Mala- coides, $22.69 per lb. JH, PAQUET. bd., Magnan Nice (France). Seed's Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract. Edgar F. Hurff, Swedesboro, N. J. Seed. Garden beans. Growing contract offer for fall delivery mailed upon request. Henry Berrien Fish, Carpirfteria. Calif. Seeds. The Kenilworth Giant Pansy. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, muskmelon, squash and pumpkin; sweet flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley, Neb. Seed.* Cyclamen. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. American Bulb Co., 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, Seeds. Specialties: Pepper, eggplants, to- mato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown, N. J. ROSES. Multiflora Japonica Rose Seedlings. Best American Rose stock for budding and graft- ing. 4-6 mm., $15.00 per 1,000; 2-4 mm., $10.00 per 1.000. C. R. Burr & Co., Man- chester, Conn. FRANK W. DUNLOP The 1920 Wonder! Own-root stock ready for immediate de- "'"^$35. 00 per 100; $300.00 per 1,000. CHARLES H. TOTTY CO. Madison N- •'■ FIELD-GROWN ROSES FOR FORCING. Ask for complete list of 2-year-old se- lected stock. ,„,v,T..T ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St. New York Roses Own root. 1,000 Dunlop, 3-in. go?ds?ockVt $18.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL CO., Denver, Colo. Seeds. Beet, sweet com, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon applica- tion. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82 Dey St., New York. Seed 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 vegetables of all kinds in quantity and highest qual- ity. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y. Seeds. Specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet pea, aster cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety. Waldo Rohne rt, Gilroy. Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every de- scription. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon, squash and pump- kin seed, sugar, flint and field corn. J, C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb^ Seed. Lawn mixtures and field, whole- sale. AVrite for prices. Atlantic Grass Seed Co., 4 6 Tf. Broadway, New York. Seeds. Flower and Garden seeds. Sweet pea and nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed So., Arroyo Grande, Calif. Seeds. Wholesale price list lor florists and market gardeners. The W. Atleo Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa^ Seeds. Tomato, grown lor the wholesale seed trade. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. _^_^ Seeds. Choice sweet peas, nasturtium and flower. L. D. Waller Seed Co., Gua- dalupe, 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 Calit. Garden Seeds. All varieties. I. N.. Sinion Son, 438 Market Street. Philadelphia, Pa. If You Do Hot Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Aliout It. 1921. The American Florist. 617 SEEDS. Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Seeds which succeed. Get quotations from Landreth, Bristol, Pa. SMIDAX. Southern Wild Smilax, $7.50 per case. The E. F. Wlnterson Co., 166 N. Wabash .\ve., Chicago. SNAPDRAGONS. Snapdragons. 2M.-in. pota. $6.00 per 100. $55.00 per 1,000. Nelrose, Keystone, Giani; White, Giant Yellow, Silver Pink and G'af- net. New Snapdragons, $8.00 per 100, $70.00 per 1,000. Golden Pink Queen, Or- lando and Golden Delight. ROMAN J. IRWIN 4 3 West 18th St. New York >USCELLANEOUS. STEVIA. Stevia. Fine large iield-grown clumps, ready to bench, that will produce lots of blooms. Packed to ship at $15.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH FLORAL, CO.. Grand Rap- ids, Mich. STOdiS. German Winter-Forcing- Stocks. "We are offering seeds from, a German specialist in this flower. Mr. Paul Teicher. Extra select seed from which the raiser claims 90 per cent double, in the following colors : laven- der, snow white, rose, pink, silvery delicate lilac. 500, 65c; 1000, $10.00, PETER PEAR- SON, 5732-5748 Gunnison St.. Chicago. SWEET PEAS. Yellow Sweet Peas. See display adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. McClena- han Greenhouses. 40th and Philips streets, Oklahoma City, Okla. VINOAS. FIELD-GROWN VARIEG'ATED VINCAS. 2 li to 3 ft. long, bushy, seven vines and more, $9.00 per 100, $80.00 per " 1,000. ROMAN J. IRWIN, 43 West 18th St., New York. MISCELLANEOUS. Seed packets for 1921. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogues, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitch- burg, Mass. Concrete post molds. Light, strong, dura- ble. Made of sheet metal. Prices submit- ted upon request. Superior Machine & Boiler Works, 840-850 W. Superior St.. Chi- cago. Concrete bench legs, 16-in. high. Ship- ment made from our Joliet plant at Joliet, 111. Write for particulars and prices. DAVIS-JOLIET CO., Davenport, Iowa. Miscellaneous stock of all kinds. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Rosendale Greenhouses, Delanson, N. Y. G'old letters of best quality. Prices great- ly reduced. Write today for samples and prices. J. Lichtenberger, 1560 Avenue A. New York. Meyer's Green Florists' Thread is the best for all florists' purposes. Write for prices. John C. Meyer, Florist Thread Works, Lowell, Mass. PRINTING of every description. Our prices talk. Samples free. A. H. KRAUS, 409 Chestnut St., Milwaukee, Wis. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Cata- logues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville. O. 1.000 letterheads and 1,000 envelopes, $8.50, Good stock. Cash please. Gorham Printery, Inc., 542 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a century. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Box 404, Dundee, 111. Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia , Pa. ^^ Catalogues. Large runs our specialty Write for prices. Regan Printing House, 523 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. Write for samples and price. Heni-y A. Dreer, 713 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Peach trees, roses and evergreens a spe- cialty with us. Write for prices. SOUTH- ERN NURSERY CO., Winchester, Tenn. Giblin greenhouse boilers. Lets the flo- rist sleep. Write for catalogue. Giblin & Company, Utica, N. Y. FERTILIZERS. Florist sp.ecialties and supplies of every description. Sani Seligman, 116 W. 28th St., New York. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. P. O. Pierce Co., 12 West Broadway, New York. G'lass, 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.. 452 Erie St., Chicago, Greenhouse glass. Eaur Window Glass Co.. Eaton, Ind. Cut 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., Springfield, Mass. Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for 35c, 3,000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, III. HARDWOOD ASHES AT PRE-WAR PRICES. Have been instructed by the Ash. Gather- ers of Ontario to sell 30 cars of 30 tons each. It will pay you to buy a car at once and store till spring. G'EO. STEVENS, 3 64 Mark St.. Peterborough. Ont., Canada. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co., 809 Exchange Ave., U. S. Yards, Chcago. Thomson's celebrated manure. Sold by all dealers or from sole makers. William Thomson & Sons, Ltd., Clovenfords, Scot- land. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON, Stratford, London, England. Wizard Brand Manure. The Pulyerized Manure Co.. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Florists' supplies; baskets, chiffons and novelties. AVrite or wire your orders. Will ship same day order is received. Pitts- burgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Everything the best in florists' supplies. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Everything in florists' 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. Greenliouse construction, cypress roof ma- terial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sltetches submitted on request. Jolin C. Moniger Co., 908 Blackhawk St., Chi- c^go^ , Greenliouse glass, paint and putty. Hooker's Dolesco brand. Big stock, priced right, good brands. H. M, Hooker Paint & Glass Co., G61-G59 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sltetches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenliouses, superior in construction, durable and inexpensive. Write for esti- mates. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 3100 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring, white cedar posts, etc., everything in lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St., Ciiicago. Greenhouse construction. When you are ready to talk building, say when and where and we'll be there. Lord & Burnham Co., Chicago and New York. Callahan cut-to-flt greenhouses. Wolf ventilating apparatus. T. J. Callahan Co., 16 So. Canal St., Dayton, O. Greenhouse material and greenhouse hard- ware. Write for estimate. Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave., Chicago. INSECTICIDES. Aphine, %l per cjt.. .52.50 per gal. Fun- gine, $1 per qt., ?3.50 per gal. Vermine. $1 per qt., $3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madison N. J. LABELS. LABELS for nurserymen and florists, Benjamin Chase Co., Derry Village, N, H. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Allen, J. K., New York. .A.mling Co., B. C, Chicago. Angermueller Co., Geo. H., St. Louis, JIo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Berger Bros., . Philadelphia, Pa. Berning, H. G. St. Louis, Mo. Brenner, Edward, New York, if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 618 The American Florist, Oct. S, iiuiiuuuiiuiniiiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiriiimiiiiiiimiiminiiiiiliiimiiiiFj Pulverized Sheep- Pulverized Cattle SHREbbEb Cattle n/INVIRE Highly Concentrated Convenient Dependable Direct heat dried and sterilized bone dry — no weeds. The ideal manure for bench soil, potting soil or field dressing — for every - crop under g^lass or out of doors. Insist on WIZARD BRAND through your supply house or write us direct. 3Z Union Stock Yards, The Pulverized Manure Co., Chicago ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiMiiMiiMiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiriiniiiuiiiiniiiHiiiMiiiiiiriiinMniiniiiiiiiuiiniiiiiiiMiniiiiiiiitiiiiiiinimiininiiiiitiiiniiHiiniiiiuiiMii^ The Customer's Interest First This is the basis of the Kroeschell standard. And this principle makes the Kroeschell policy the most liberal of all in. the Greenhouse Boiler business. Kroeschell Bros. Co. 452 W. Erie Street, CHICAGO WHOI/ESALE OUT FLOWERS. Eudlong^ Co., J. A., Chicago. Charles, Harry, New York. Chicag"o Plower Growers' Ass'n, Chicago. Coan, J. J., Inc.! New York. Doyle & Booth, New York. Erne & Company, Chicago. Poerster Co., Joseph, Chicago. Ford, M. C, New York. Ford, William P., New York. Proment, H. E., New York. Goldstein. I., New York. Hart, Geo. B., Rochester, N. Y. Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York Holton & Hunkel Co, Milwaukee, Wis. Kastihg Co., W. P., Buffalo, N. Y. Kennieott Bros., Chicago. Kervan Co., The, New York. Kessler, Wm. A., New York. Krutchen, John, Chicago. Kuhl. George A., Pekin, 111. Mackle, William, New York. McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Meconi, Paul, New York. Millang, Joseph A.. New York. Neidinger Co., Jos. G., Philadelphia, Pa. N. Y. Cut Plower Exchange, New York. Niessen Co., The Leo, Philadelphia, Pa. Pierson, A. N., Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Plower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. Pollworth Co., C. C:. Milwaukee. Wis. Pyfer & Co., A, T., Chicago. Randall Co.. A. L., Chicago. Reid, Edward, Philadelphia, Pa. Reinberg, George, Chicago. Reinberg, Peter Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis. Minn. Rusch & Co., Gust., Milwaukee, Wis. Siebrecht, Geo. C, New York. Sullivan, Dolan & Co., New York. Tonner. O. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co., Chas. H.. Madison, N. J. Traendly & Schenck. New York. Traveling Wholesale Florists, New York. United Cut Plower Co., New York. Vaughan, A. L. & Co., Chicago. Weiland & Risch Co., Chicago. Weiss, Herman, New York. Wietor Bros., Chicago. Winterson Co., E. P., Chicago. Young & Co.. A, L.. New York. Zech & Mann, Chicago. DREER'S "RIVERTON SPECIAL" PLANT TUBS No, 10 20 30 40 Diam, 20 m. 18 in. 16 m. 14 in Ea. Doz. 100 No M.'^.S $54.45 $412.50 50 3.65 39.60 322.30 60 2.60 28.60 220.00 7(1 2.10 23.65 187.00 ThftR Doz. ICO $16.50 $126 50 10.9J 85 25 8.8) 67.10 Diam. Ea. 12 in $1.45 10 in 1.00 Sin 85 The Biveiton Tub is sold exclusively by us, and is the best ever introduced. The neatest, lightest and cheapest. Painted green and bound with electric welded h oops. The lour largest sizes are equipped with drop handles. Henry A. Dreer, Seeds, Plants, Boibs and Snppiies, 714-716 Chcstnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. 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, 111., lor October 1, 1921. State of Illinois, County of Cook. Before me, a Notary i'ublic in and for the state and county aforesaid, personally appeared Michael Barker, who, having been duly sworn ac- cording to law, deposes and says that he is the editor and business managei of 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 publrcation for the date shown in the above caption, required by the Act of August 24. 1912, embodied 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.440South Dearborn Street, Chicago, 111. Editor and Business Manager— Michael Barker. 440 South Dearborn Street. Chicago, III. 2. That the owners are; (Give names and ad- dresses of individual owners, or, if a corporation, give its name and the names and addresses of stockholders owning or holding 1 per cent or more of the total 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.; Estate of 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, Wahiawa Oahm, Hawaii; Wm. Falconer. Allegheny Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Maggie Harris, 55th St. and Springfield Ave., Philadelphia, Pa.: William K. Harris. 1406 So. 51st st , Philadelphia, Pa.; Mrs. Sarah Lonsdale, 1105 Bath St.. Santa Barbara, Calif.; Mrs. Cather- ine Mathison, Waltham, Mass.; John N. May. Summit, N. J : Mark P. Mills, 5,'23 C hester Ave.. Philadelphia, Pa. ; F. R. Pierson.Tarrytown, N. V. ; Blanche L. Sailer, care of Randolph Sailer, 929 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; Estate of Louise Schiller, 2207 W.Madison St.. Chicago. 111.; H. A. Siebrecht, New Rochelle, N. Y.; W. J. Stewart Estate. 252 Highland Ave., Winchester. Mass.: J. C. Vaughan, 10-12 W. Randolph St., Chicago, 111.; Annie G. Whitnall. 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 1 percent or 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- urity holders, if any, contain not only the list of CUT TOBACCO STEMS Fresh dry .stems — cut in ^-in. to 2-in. pieces. Used as a mulcli, iielps to destroy larvae of many injurious insects. A good fertilizer. Packed in burlap bags. F. O. B. Lancaster. Pa. 250 lbs., $4.00; 1,000 lbs., $13.00; 2,000 lbs., $26.00. FINE TOBACCO DOST 100 pound bag, $3.00; 600 pounds, $10.00. TOBACCO PRODUCTS CO., Box 282 D LANCASTER. PA. Wired Toothpicks 10,000, $2.60; 60,000, $11.00, Mannfactnred by W. J. COWEE, BerUn, N. Y. Sample Free. For Sale by Dealers. stockholders and security holders as they appeat upon the books of tb-e 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 far whom such trustee is act- ing, is given; also that the said two paragraphs contain statements embracing affiant's full know- ledge and belief as to the circumstances and con- ditions under which stockholders and security holders who do not appear upon the books of the company as trustees, bold 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 26th lay of September, 1921. R. C. Meredith, Notary Public, [seal.] (My commission expires September 24, 1925.} If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds About It- 1921. The American Florist 619 The recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and soft scale. FUriGIMC. For mildew, rust and other blights affecting 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 MADISON. N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Florists' Pots Our plant at York, Pa., has been producing FloriStS' Pots for ninety years, en- abling u s to lake First Prize at Expositions. Strong, uni- form in size, vn ell burnt and porous to promote growth , they insure for us repeat or- ders. Try DS OD yonr next order. Prices Low. Quality Guaranteed. Address all conuDonicatioiis to The Progressive Clay Company Ninth Floor, MarbridtteBnUdlnd. New York City Branch Office, Bulletin Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa Mention the American Florist when writing Azalea Pots. Hane- Ine Baskets. liavra Vases, Urns, Etc. Red Pots R«flned days — Skilled Labor THE ZANC POTTERY CO. so. ZANBSVnjIiE, OHIO "Moss Aztec" Ware HORACE: C. GRAY CO. 200 Fifth Avenue New York Mention the American Florist when writing $8.50 1,000 Letterheads 1,000 Envelopes Bond Stock -— Send Cash with order. All work is guaranteed. Proofs fur- nished of work before prlnting^, bo that any changes necessary may be made. GORHAM PRINTERY, INC. S4S Sonth Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. We Print Everything. Mention the American Florist when writing 1 ) 1 1 i ( \ When Y)u Are Beady To Talk Building Say Vken and Vhere and Veil Be There fs^^p^^p^ of^,^ Bqrnhain6f h^ Irvington New York Philadelphia Chicago ^ - M^ Boston Cleveland Toronto ™Si Corxoret© F*o«st :^J:olci<» Light, strong, durable. Made of sheet steel. Make your own concrete posts for your benches. They cost less than Cedar Posts and last forever. Ivery Grower should have our Post Moulds on hand. Prices gladly submitted upon request. Superior Machine & Boiler Worics 840-850 West Superior Street, Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO, ILL. it Lets the Florist Sleep GIBLIN GREENHOUSE BOILER Send for catalog now. GIBLIN a COMPANY, Utica, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing John C. ffloninger Co. GREENHOUSES Designers - Mannfactnrers - Bnllders We sell the complete bouse or any part 908 Blackhawk St., CHIOAGO, HiLi. Before 12 Fynchon St., No loss If you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 36c per 1000; 3.000 for $1.00 Postpaid Schlatter & Son After Springfield, Mass. 620 The American Florist. Oct. 8, Index f o Advertisers. ■Advance Co.... Ill 'Vllen J K 601 Alpha Floral Co 6l;2 Americ'n Bulb Co... 1 AmIingECCo 597 AndersooS A .602 AngermuellerG H Co .^92 Aphine Mfg Co 619 ApoUoFlowerShop 604 AtlanticGrassSdCo.6G9 B Baerjulius 602 Barclay Nursery ... 612 Barnard vV W Co... 609 Barnes W J 6jS Bassett& Washburn 549 Blackistooe Inc f 06 Bodger J &Sons Co. 60a Bohannon Flo Co.. 602 Botanical Nurs Co . .5'-6 Bramley&Son C-jZ Braslan Seed Grow- lers Co 68 Breitmeyer's I Sons. 606 BrennerEdward 601 Broadway Florist. ...60 Brown A J Seed Co .608 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 610 Bruns HN 61i Bryan Alonzo j 61' Budlong Co J A 595 BuDyard 60.' BurpeeWACo 610 Burr C R& Co 614 California Florists. ..602 Callahan TJ& Co.. .618 Central Floral Co. . . .607 Charles Harry 600 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 591 Clark EB Seed Co.. 611 Clarke'sbons D 6C5 Clay&Son 6:0 Coan J J 60(' Conard & Jones Co..6i2 CongressFI'w'rSho.603 Cooke Geo H 607 Cottage Gardens Nurseries 618 Cowee W J 611 Coy H C Seed Co. .613 Craig Robt Co 613 Culp WH&Co 60S Danker Fred A 605 DardsChas 605 Decorative Greens Co 596 Diener Richard Co.. 610 611 Dietsch A & Co IV Dominion FloralCo. f06 DornerF&SonsCo.613 Doyle & Booth.. ..60n DreerH A 618 620 Dunlop JobnH 6C6 Eble Charles. ...... .604 Eckrich A 603 Edwards Folding Box Co ,..IV Erne& Co 596 EyresHG 602 Fallon Florist 607 Fish HenryBerrien. 609 Foerster Co Jos 593 Foley Greenhouse Mfg Co IV Ford M C 601 (ford William P 601 Fordham Florist... .605 tfox's 604 Frey & Frey 604 Froment HE 601 Frost Chas 611 Furrow &Co (03 Gasser J M Co 602 George Alex S 6'12 Gitalin & Co 619 Glaser Abraham 609 Lioatt Ove Co The...59i Goldstein I tOl GorhamPrinteryInc 619 Grakelow Chas H 602 Grand RapidsFloCo. 605 Grimm & Gorly 604 Gude Bros 607 H HabermehrsSonsJJ.602 Hall Tobacco Chemical Co Ill Hammond's Paint & Slug Shot Wks.. IV Hardesty & Co 6% HartGeoB 6ni Hart Henry 607 Haven Seed Co 609 Hayes Irene 606 Heinl John G&Son. 602 HendersonA&Co..,. I Henderson Lewis.... 607 Hentz&Nash 600 Hess& Swoboda....603 HessioD 605 Hews& Co AH In Hill D Nurs Co 613 Horewoning&«ons.6IO Hollywood Gardens. 604 Holm & OIsoo 604 Holton& HuokelCo.599 Hort Trade Journal, .620 Hooker H M Glass & Paint Co 620 Houghton Gorney Flower Shoo 6'^2 Hurfif Edgar F 609 I Ickea-BraunMill Co. IV (diewild Ureenhs 607 Jahn Hugo 607 Johnson & Chronis .602 Joy FloralCo .606 Kasting WF Co.... I KellerPott'yCoGeo..III Keller SonsJB 603 Kplway &Son 610 Kennicott Bros Co. .590 KervanCoThe 601 Kessler Wm 601 Kottmiller A 605 Kroescbell Bros Co 618 Rruchten John 597 KuhlGeo A 613 Lagarde&Speelman.610 LandrethSeedCo.. 610 Lange A 603 Lang Flo &NursCo.60» Lichteu berger J 6 Littleifield Florist.. ..6'i2 Lord &BurnhamCo .619 Louise Flo Shop 606 M McCallum Co 599 McClenaban Grhs.. .596 McClunie Geo G,...602 McHutchi8on& Co.. 610 .Mackie William 601 Malandre Bros 605 Mangel 602 Matthewson's. ..607 611 Meconi Paul 601 Memphis Floral Co. .605 Metaire Ridge Nurs 606 Meyer A 606 Meyer John C Florist Thread Works 591 GREENHOUSE GLASS Best Brands SHARP. PARTRIDGE & CO. 2263 Lumbcp St.. CHICHGO THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS MAJrtrPAOTURED BT CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND Mention the American Florist when writina Mention the American Florist when writing MichellHenryFCo..610 Millangjos A 6j1 Miller AL 614 Miller Floral Co.... 603 Mitchell WT &Son.612 MomngerJ C Co.... 619 Murray Samuel 603 N NeidingerJosGCo..598 NewellA 607 N V Cut Flower Ex.. 601 NY FloralCo 6f4 Nielsen Knud 596 Niessen Leo Co 598 O Olympia Florist 605 Oriental Goldfish & Supply Co 592 P Pansy Park Floral Gardens 614 Park FloralCo 607 PedrickGR&Son..611 Pennthe Florist 606 Perebiom & Co 588 Fhilad'IpbiaGrowers Cut Flowdr Mark t.598 Philips Bros 607 Pierce FO Co .Ill PiersonFRCo I PiersonANdncL.I 588 Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 608 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. f07 Pillsbury'l L 607 PittsbghCutFloCo.599 Podesta&Baldoccbi.O 6 PoehlmannBrosCo.. II PollworihCCCo....599 Potter Floral Co 605 Progressive ClayCo.619 Pulverized Manure- Co The 618 PyferAT&Co 597 R Randall A L Co 597 Randall's Flo Shop. .606 Randolph & Mc- Clements 603 Rawlings Elmer 613 Ready Reference. . .615 Reed&Keller IV Kegan Ptg House. ..IV Reid Edw 598 Reinberg Geo 597 Reinberg Peter 591 Rice Bros .599 RiceJer'meB5eedCo609 Robinson J CSeedCo.6 10 RockWmLFloCo..604 RodgersJW 605 Rohnert Waldo 609 Rosaia Bros 6i7 Rosery Floral Co.... 607 Rosendale Grhs 614 Routzahn Seed Co . . .610 RuschG&Co 699 S SalzerSeed Co J A.. 606 Sceery Edw 607 Schiller the Florist. .602 Schillo A LumCo...IV Schlatter W& Son.. 619 Schmidt Chas L 602 Seligman Sam 597 Shaffer Geo C 605 Sharp Partridge&Co6-'0 SheppardHW 605 SiebrechtGeo C 601 Simon & Son I N....611 Situations & Wants . .587 SkidelskySS&Co.. I Smith A W&C0....6O5 Smith & Co ED.... 613 Smith Henry Flo C0.6O6 Spcelman CJ&Sons.610 Storrs&Harrison Co. 588 613 StumppGE M 605 Sullivan Dolan &Co 600 Superior Machine & Boiler Works.. ...619 T Thomson Wm & Son lit TobaccoProduotsCo 6'S TonnerO A & L A..597 TottyChas H 611 Traendly& Schecck 601 Traveling Wholesale Florist 601 Trepel Joseph 603 U United Cut Flo Co. .601 V Vaughan A L Co ...593 Vaughan's Seed Store I 589 Vick's Sons Jas 609 Vincent R Jr & Sons Co I 611 VosF& Son 610 W Walker F Co 607 Waller LD Seed Co. 609 Weber FH 607 Weiland& Ri8Ch...597 Weir Jas 606 Weiss Herman 601 Welch's Flower Shp. 607 Western Pottery Co.III Wietor Bros 592 Williams Mrs E A.. 604 Winterson Co E F..596 WittboldGCo 603 WittboldH & Son.. 603 WolfJohn 604 Wolfskin Bros & Morris&oldens^n .603 WoodruaSD&Sons-610 Y Vokohama NursCo .611 Young A L&C0....6OO 7. Zane Pottery C0....6I9 Zecb& Mann. ..594 579 Ireer's Peerless^ Glazing Points .r For Greentaonses Drive easy and true, be- cause both bevels are on the same side. Can't twist and break the glass in driv- ing. Galvanized and will not rust. No rights or lefts. Tie Peerless Glazing Point is patented. No others like it. Order from your deairr or direct from ns. Write for samples^ f and price. HENRY A. DREER. I 714 Cheslnnt Streel, Fhiladelptiia. Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Larg- est. BrlKhtest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual subscription for weekly and quarterly numbers. One Dol- lar. (International money or- der.) Subscribe today and keep in touch with Buropean markets and topics. THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY BURNI^BY. KNGLAND. Bailey's New Standard Cyclopedia of Borticalture SIX SPLENDID VOLUMES Price: $48.00 Sold only in complete sets AMERICAN FLORIST GO. 440 S. Dearborn St., Ohlcaso, Hmerica is "the Ptow of ths FsssbI; there may be mare camfart Amidships, but we are the Erst to touch Unknown Sea?" VoLLVn. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 15, 1921. No, 1741 The American Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1921 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class JIatter Nov. 11, 1891 at tlie Post Ollice at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. I'UBLISIIED EVEKT SaTUBDAT BT AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Ptione: Harrison 7465. Bettered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, SI .50 a year; Canada, $3.50: ICurope and Countries in Postal Union, S3.00. Volumes Half Yearly From August 3, 1901. Single Copies, 10 cents. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago 30CIKTY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Opficbbs— Th- mas Roland, Nahant, Mass., President; Adolphus Gddb, Washington, D. C, Vice-President; John Youhq, 41-43 West 18th St., New York, Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. Opficbks-Elect— S. S. Pbnnock, Philadelphia, Pa., President; Samuel Morkay, Kansas City, Mo., Vice-President; John Yockg, New York, Secretary ; J. J. Hisfs, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. The thirty-eighth annual convention will be held at Kansas City, Mo., August, 1922. Fifth National Flower Show. The Fifth National Flower Show will be held at Cleveland, O., March 25 to April 1, 1922. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION. Next annual meeting at Toronto, Ont,, October 11-13,1921 Opfioebs: Philip Bkeitmeter, De- troit, Mioh., President; H. Q. Dillemuth, To- ronto, Ont., Vice-President; Albebt Pochelon, Detroit, Mioh., Secretary; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Next annual convention and exhibition at Chicago, November 16-17,1921. Opfioees: S. S. Pemnook. Philadelphia, Pa., President; N. J. WiBTuK, Chioag I, Vice- f resident; G. W. Johnson, 141 Summit Street, Rockford, 111., Secretary; Chas. H. Tottt. Madison, N. J., Treasurer. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Hartford, Conn., January 1922. Oppicees: Vi . D. Howard, Milford. Mass., President; N. C. Osborn, Hart- ford, Conn., Vice-President; A. F. J. Baub, Thirty-eighth St. and Rocbwood Ave., Indian- Etpolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Oppiowbs: Robert Pyle, West Grove, Pa., President; F'. li. Atkins, Rutherford, N. J., Vice-President; Jo .n C. W stee, 606 Finance Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa., Secretary: CaAS. H. ToiTT, Madison, N. J-, Treasurer FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY. Annual Meeting. Toronto. Ont., Oct. 11-13, 1921. Ofticers-Elect: Philip Breilmeyer, Detroit, Mich., President; Chas. F. Feast, Baltimore, Md., Vice-President; Albeit Pochelon, Detroit, Mich.,Secretarr, Wm. L. Rocic, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer. Directors Elected: Chas. H. Grakelow, Philadelphia, Pa.; A. F. Borden, Los Angeles, Calif.; W. J. Palmer, Butlalo, N. Y. Next Annual Meeting, Baltimore, Md. A Record Attendance. In an elaborately decorated tiall at tlie King Edward liotei, Toronto, Ont., the sixtli annual business meeting of tlie Florists' Telegrapli Delivery Asso- ciation was called to order at 10 :30 o'cioclc, Tuesday morning, by Vice President H. G-. Dillemuth, using a flower-declced gavel. A baslcet of chrysanthemums from, the Florists' Club of Baltimore, Md., and a vase of American Beauty roses placed on the press table immediately in front of the platform added much to the attractive- ness of the scene. A most enthusiastic and representative gathering of retail florists from almost every state in the Union and the provinces of Canada was present at the opening session. Mr. Dillemuth extended a most cordial wel- come to the members and was glad to see so many representative men from all parts of the country and was sure many new ideas would be brought out from which all would profit. The mem- bers then joined in singing "God Save the King," followed by ".America." Rev. Canon Cody delivered the invocation, af- ter which Mayor Church, in well chosen words, officially welcomed the members to the city and urged them to visit the beautiful buildings and parlis, the latter which the iiorists of Toronto had helped to create. He referred to the 100 years of peace between the United States and Canada with nothing of a military na- ture on land or water to guard them. After praising their occupation, Mr. Church presented the Iceys of the city and said that he had been aslced for the Iteys of the cellar which he had given to Mr. Dillemuth. Chas. H. Grahielow replied for the association in his usual eloquent man- ner, and referred to the iBufEalo, N. Y., meeting of the organization, when his city, Philadelphia, stepped aside to put Toronto in line for election after the 1920 convention in Indianapolis, Ind. The F. T. D. had accomplished won- ders, he said, in bringing the florists of the United States and Canada into a closer bond of friendship and increas- ing their hold on success. The florists' profession made the pathway of life brighter for others, and Mr. Gralielow was certain that those present would return better men and women for be- ing here. S. A. McFadden, president of the Retail Florists' Association of Canada, extended a hearty welcome on behalf of the retail trade of the Do- minion and was proud to greet this progressive organization. The F. T. D. was performing a great work and every live retailer should avail himself of its advantages. He closed with a plea for greater organization among the trade, which was the right path to pursue in pushing the business. President W. B. Groves, of the Canadian Florists' and Gardeners' Association, then extended a welcome that was a masterpiece in its hearty greeting to what he called the princes of the profession. W. W. Gammage also added words of welcome in whicli he described the wonderful resources of the dominion, the greatest of which was the tremendous power captured from Niagara Falls, there now being 3,500,000 horsepower developed, which will probably be trebled in the near future. "W. J'. Smyth, of Chicago, then responded for the Florists' Tele- graph Delivery Association, emphasiz- ing the fact that we were all one large family, recognizing no boundary line, working for the betterment of the F. 622 The American Florist. Oct. 15. T. D., and .that the members of this organization were truly citizens of the world. President Breltmeyer, amid great ap- plaUse, on assuming charge of the meet- ing, was presented with a handsome bouquet of American Beauty roses, from Dr. Moore, of the Hollywood Gar- dens, Seattle, Wash., who also wired his best wishes for a successful meet- ing. Mr. Breitmeyer was surrounded by the directors of the association, all of -(vl-iom were seated on the platform during the opeiyng session. The secre- tary, treasurer' and other assistaijts. oc- cupied a table in front of the rostrum. In opening. President Breitmeyer ajade a short address, thanking all for their very warm welcome. He wished to im- press on the members that this was a business meeting and not a convention, and in reading his message said it was not an address but just an account of the various things he hoped to see ac- complished at this meeting. He urged the florists, in view of the business de- pression, to think instead of lament; do your best every day, thus having a better night's rest and be ready to act on the spur of the moment. At the conclusion of his message, the presi- dent read a cablegram from President- elect S. S. Pennock, of the Society of American Florists, giving his best wishes for the success of the meeting and uplift of the business. Several telegrams were read from members who were unable to be present, all heartily wishing gi-eat success, Edw. Sceery then moved that a basket of flowers be wired to President Harding, through Gude Bros. Co., Washington, D. C, and that flowers be cabled to President-elect Pennock in answer to his greeting. Max Schling- moved that flowers be placed on the grave of former Presi- dent Valentine of the association, and that flowers be wired to the Governor- general of Canada. Lord Byng, and King George. The roll was then called by each writing his name on a card, showing 181 present. Treasurer Wm. L. Rock presented his report, which showed the association to be in splendid financial condition. Herman P. Knoble present- ed a report of his budget committee, showing the expenses for running the association for the past year to be about 9;i8,0OO, with a total income of .$25,000, leaving a balance of $7,000, and by careful work the F. T. D. would remain on the credit side. M. Bloy made a very satisfactory report on the F. T. D. News, and was given a vote of thanks for his excellent work with the paper. Max Schling, chairman of the committee for increasing interest in the F. T. D. News in subscriptions and advertising, said that the cost of publishing each copy of the first num- ber was .$1, but now the publication of the News was considerably less, and he hoped that all members would help in making it a greater success. Adjourn- ment was then taken to the Crystal room of the hotel, where a most excel- lent luncheon was served, the tables being decorated with baskets of roses and maple leaves, with ferns and smi- lax on the balcony railing. Tuesday Afternoon Session. At the afternoon session, J, G, Perry, of the Canadian National Telegraph Co,, delivered the opening address, show- ing how his company was co-operating with the florists in handling F. T. D. business, and was anxious to do more. "Whenever service was not perfect he urged the florists to communicate with officials, who would do their best to hasten deliveries. Nominations for the place of meeting in 1022 were next in order and Baltimore, Md., was the first in the field with a large sheaf of let- • ters and telegrams from oflicials and societies in that city, and ably seconded by R. L. Graham, president of the Florists' Club of Baltimore. Chas. Feast of the same city, Chas. H. Grakelow and W. F. Gude. J. Fred Ammann pre- sented St. Louis, Mo., and was seconded by Fred Weber, who was supported by a" great list of letters from business bodies, the St. Louis Florists' Club and city ■ officials. The ballot resulted as follows: Baltimore, 110: St. Louis. 49, which was received with much cheer- ing. Mr. Ammann moved that the elec- tion be made unanimous and the St. Louis members promised to help make the, 1022 meeting a success. The ques- tion box, which had been placed in the hall at the morning session, was now opened and many live topics were brought forward, one of them being Geo. Asmus, Chicago. Cleveland National Flower Show Advocate. why women are not asked to work on committees. Through a warm atmo- sphere. President Breitmeyer at once said that the smoke of the committee room made an atmosphere that was no place for them and that they were ex- cused from acting as judges of window displays on account of the weather. Miss Getz. of Cleveland, O,, wished to be informed how it was known that women wanted to be excused from this duty, and the president wished to know what the women really did want. Miss Getz said that women did not wish to usurp the place of men, but only want- ed to be themselves. The day when they were chattels of men had passed and now a new era had come. The president then asked Miss Getz to take the chair, but she demurred and finally asked for the platform. But a question being raised as to the legality of the proceeding, she asked to be excused. Miss Schultz, of Scranton. Pa., said it was capability, not sex, that counted, no difference being made in business competition. In answer to a question on steamer deliveries in New York, Max Schling spoke on the matter, showing" the great difficulties in handling this class of trade. The question of Sunday closing was ably take care of by J. Fred Ammann, Chas. H. Grakelow, Ir- win Bertermann and Herman P. Knoble. A motion to commit the organization to Sunday closing was made but finally withdrawn. H. Schiller presented a re- port on "Refrigeration for Retail Flor- ists," which brought out among other matters that a temperature , of 45 de?- grees was the best, as it kept flowex-s and did not prevent development. Tuesday Evening Session. The first topic for discussion at the evening sessioji was "Say It With Flow- ers" week, which- was finally referred to the board of directors for further action. P. W. Poole, of the British committee of foreign trade, made an interesting address, telling how his government helped its manufacturers to obtain the best market. He was greatly interested in the Florists' Tel- egraph Delivery Association, and hoped to be able to give it assistance in Eng- land. The report of C. Engleman, the F. T. D. representative in Europe, was then read, which took up his visit to the European florists' convention at Nuremburg, Germany, last summer and was very interesting. An organization in Germany, similar to the F. T. D., has a membership of 800. E. G. Hill told of the progress of the F. T. D. in England, stating that the trade in that country will more actively co- operate when business becomes normal. In his report on the "Standardization of Cut Flower Boxes," Max Schling showed how some 83 sizes in some stocks could be cut down to 26. with profit to all. Samples of the different sizes were on exhibition. Chas. H; Fox, of Philadelphia. Pa., demonstra.ted his new pillow basket, containing a tin for water, which was filled to make a bet- ter showing. In nine and one-half min- utes he made a pillow effect 24 inches in leng-th. consisting of Easter lilies, white roses, white dahlias, pink snap- dragons, cattleyas and lily of the val- ley. He was loudly applauded and re- ceived a vote of thanks. Following,. Max Schling gave an artistic demon- stration in the arrangement of flowers in various baskets and table' decora- tions. Then came the minstrels, who in various ways featui-ed events- and personages in the F, T. D. A series of cartoons excellently drawn were displayed by Secretary Pochelon; vari- ous subjects were taken up by some 2.5 artists in the cast, Chas. H. Grake- low and M. Bloy reading the pro- gramme. The cartoon on Mr. Grakelow, picturing him as an elk. and that of Edw. Sceery, with his permanent wave, made great hits. It was considerably after midnight before the programme was completed, and all voted It a very full day, even in F. T. D. circles. Wednesday Morning Session. At the Wednesday morning session the winners in the window competition were announced by the judges and showed that the florists of Toronto were most adept in this artistic work. The first prize was awarded to J. S. Simmonds & Son; Mrs. Percy Waters, second, and J. J. Higgins, third, each being given a handsome silver cup, suitably inscribed. To H. G. Dillemuth, G. H. Warren certificates of merit were awarded, and to Mrs. Moore, creditable mention. The judges especially com- mended the Toronto florists for their wonderful achievements of placing a large metal sign, "Say It With Flow- ers," in front of the city hall and with intertwining of the colors over the doorway of the same building, where a large electrically lighted sign said "Welcome F. T. D." The committee also expressed its delight and: appreci- ation of the wonderful displays of or- chids in all the stores, especially that of S. Tidy & Son. ism. The American Florist. 623 Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich. President. Albert Pochelon, Detroit, Mich. Secretary. Wm. L. Rock. Kansas City, Mo. Trensurpr. Wm. F. Gude, Washington, D.C. Direcior. H. G. Dillemuth, Toronto, Ont. Vice-President. C. H. Grakelow, Philadelphia, Pa. Director. W. W. Gammage. London, Ont. ^V. J. Palmer, Buffalo, N. Y. Edward Sceery, Paterson, N. J. Director. Director, Director. OFFICERS OF FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION. 624 The American Florist. Got. 15, W. F. Gude told of the great adver- tising gained by sending flowers through the F. T. D. to Rotarlans while in convention at Edinburgh, Scotland, last summer. President Breitmeyer said there was good adver- tising in local florists sending flowers to the mayors of their own city with greetings from the association now in session and many acted at once upon the suggestion. The president then voiced the appreciation of Secretary Pochelon's work for the past year and he was given much applause for his splendid work. The efforts of Treas- urer Rock were also strongly com- mended. Correct methods in sending orders by telegrams were discussed and many new ideas brought forward, especially the matter of the complete and correct address of the recipient. Mr. Bertennann refuted the necessity of confirming and sending bills at once. A resolution to stand back of members in a legal way, refusing to pay more than 20 per cent discount was not adopted, but a motion made by Chas. H. Gi-akelow that all found guilty of such practices be dropped from the F. T. D. was unanimously passed. The difliculty of obtaining re- ceipts upon the delivery of hotel and hospital flowers came up for much dis- cussion. After adjournment the la- dies wei-e guests at a luncheon at the hotel. Chas. Bovin, chairman of the committee of district representatives, presented his report and President Breitmeyer read a cablegram from King George, acknowledging his re- ceipt of the flowers received on the previous day which said : "His high- ness much appreciates the gift of flowers." Election of Officers. The nomination of oflicers was then in order and Chas. H. Grakelow, in an eloquent speech, presented the name of President Philip Breitmeyer, of De- troit, Mich., to succeed himself. The secretary cast the vote of the associa- tion, the audience standing and heart- ily applauding the selection. Chas. F. Feast, of Baltimore, was chosen vice- president, and Treasurer Wm. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., and Secretary Al- bert Pochelon, of Detroit, were elected to succeed themselves. The following directors were re-elected : Chas. F. Grakelow, Philadelphia, Pa.; A. F. Borden, Los Angeles, Calif.; W. J. Palmer, Buffalo, N. Y. Wednesday Afternoon Session. At 2:30 o'clock, Wednesday after- noon, the members were given a de- lightful ride through the suburbs and parks of the city and were photo- graphed at the Exhibition grounds. In the: evening there was an elaborate banquet in the Crystal room of the King Edward hotel, which with its splendid menu and flow of wit and wisdom was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The programme for the remaining sessions includes the report of the F. T. D. clearing house and its benefit on exchange between the United States and Canada, to be presented by John Besemer, F. T. D. accountant, at the Thursday morning session. Herman P. Knoble and Geo. Asmus will tell of the progress being made for the National Flower Show to be held at Cleveland, O., March 25-April 1, and have suggested an F. T. D. temple to be placed at the exhibition. Irwin Bertermann and W. F. Gude will make their report on "The Grading of Flow- ers," taking up the various phases of relationship between the grower, re- tailer and public. Roses will come in for special attention. J. Fred Am- mann, Edwardsville, 111., will then present his address on "The Relation Between the Grower and Retailer." The Thursday afternoon session will be opened with suggestions from members for the 1922 meeting. A de- bate on "Who is eligible to be a mem- ber of the F. T. D. and who is not?" will be participated in by all present. The report of the district i-epresenta- tives will conclude the programme. S. A. McFadden's Welcoming Address. I am very glad, indeed I am more than glad, I ara proud of this oppor- tunity to welcome to Canada this or- ganization which is composed of the best and most progressive retail florists. A very large majority of your mem- bers are American retailers, but Can- ada is well represented in your mem- Ijership. I hope the acquaintances you make with the Canadian brethren at J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111. "Retailer and Grower RelatioiiB." this meeting, and the impressions you receive while in Canada will Impress you that the Canadian retailer is a very wide-away business man, like yourselves, and that the land he lives in is a very fine place too. In Canada we have hot the density of population you have, so in the country and smaller places we have not the numerous re- tailers found in your country. But in the cities, in the larger centers, the retail florist business is well developed and there are many large establish- ments handling considerable business. The Canadian retailer has his prob- lems of buying and selling, of publicity and delivery, and of business methods. For some of us these problems have been fairly well solved, but we are looking for betttr solutions. The P. T. D. has accomplished a great work in solving problems of the retailer and in making more business, but there are still a great many who are not mem- bers of the F. T. D., and who do not receive the help this organization stands ready and willing to give. We realize that it is only by exchanging ideas, hearing the ideas and methods of the other fellow and getting acquainted with him that we can hope to make improvement. Some two years ago it occurred to a number of retailers that a Canadian organization of retailers would and could be very helpful. The need of it was also felt. Only by getting to-' gether and practicing co-operation could many of the common difficulties and problems be settled. We ca.n do al- most anything if we go at it. Those who think they can't are always right. We went at it, and the Canadian Re- tail Florists' Association was formed, and while as yet we have not accom- plished anything great, still we are moving in the right direction. This is the organization I represent today and on whose behalf I welcome you to Canada and Toronto. I know your meeting will be helpful. The subjects on the programme for consideration and discussion are of vital importance to us all. The matter of standard grading of roses, etc., I am glad it is to be taken up and discussed. In Can- ada we have been agitating for some time for a standard grading, but as yet have not been able to get the grow- ers to come together on this important matter. I hope a standard will be adopted at this meeting, one that all retailers and growers will subscribe to, and in doing so clear up a problem that has needed co-operation and action for some time. I trust your visit will be pleasant euid entertaining. We Canadians will do all in our power to make it so. Meetings, such as this one, are always beneficial. One meets his brother and sister crafts- man and hecomes better acquainted. Misunderstandings and prejudices are wiped out and a spirit of friendliness and co-operation engendered. Again I welcome you. Again I say we are glad you are here. President Breitmeyer's Address. Allow me first of all, to express my gratitude to all and everyone of you for your attendance — at this our sixth annual business meeting of the Flor- ists' Telegraph Delivery Association. It means a great deal, to all of us, to leave our own places, in these strenuous times, but actually we are here for bet- tering our profession and, therefore, the time you are spending at this meet- ing can hardly be called a sacrifice. Please do not call it an investment, for anyone of you who will go home without having learned something worth the while, has no one but himself to blame. Also consider that if it had not been for these F. T. D. meetings our out-of- town order business would not have grown to the volume of today, and thank God we had these F. T. D. orders during this past year; they brightened up some of the duller days, especially in sections of the country where the general business depression was more felt. Since our Indianapolis, Ind., meeting last year strenuous times have set in, not only in our profession, but in all business life of this great country, Can- ada, as well as Europe. These times have not been like on previous occa- sions, Tvhere only sections, such as the Pittsburgh, Pa., district had more to suffer than other sections. The great automobile industry, not alone in De- troit, Mich., but other towns (remem- ber not all automobiles or gasoline en- gines are built in Detroit), have a share in this industry and its tribu- taries, and all of these cities have had to suffer from a general shut- down, other sections again suf- fered through strikes, and various labor troubles, even the south on ac- count of the low price of cotton, but remember all and everything will right itself if we just keep our heads high and do a little more work and thinkr ing instead of lamenting. Our F, T. D. stands for faith, let's have it; truth, let's tell it, and determination, let's 192J. The American Florist. 626 ^V^l. J. Smyth, Chicago. Director. H. P. Knoble, Cleveland, O. Director. Irwin Bertermann, Indianapolis, Ind. Ulrector. A. F. Borden, Los Angeles, Calif. Director.J OFFICERS Max Schling, New York. Director. Karl P. Baum, Knoxville, Tenn. Director. OF FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION. stand by ii. And don't forget there are higher powers which rule and guide this world and its humanity and deal out both health and wealth, misery and prosperity — all we can and are able to do, is our best. Everyday we do that we have a better night's rest, as we sleep best when our conscience is at ease. We meet here on Canadian soil — this alone should be enough proof of what F. T. D. co-operation means. Five dol- lars worth of flowers in F. T. D. co- operation is $5 on both sides of the fence and I only wish that all other trades would be able to follow our footsteps and instead of a $5 Canadian bill which represents 500 cents, to be only worth 448 cents in American money a few thousand feet across a river. Our Canadian members have been loyal to our organization and some of them have Ijeen with us from the very start, not alone just as mem- bers, but no, they have been hard and faithful workers for our cause. With their help it will be much easier to transfer our F. T. D. enthusiasm to their and our brother florists in Great Britian and its colonies. At this year's meeting it is more in keeping than ever before that all con- tributions and collections shall be omitted and our entire work concen- trated for the benefit of our F. T. D. organization and its many details. Col- lections and drives for this and that, have interfered to a great extent with our last few meetings, this must be an F. T. D. meeting and nothing else. Our session will be two days' work and one day play, so reserve your play for the time set out for it and do not let any- one take you away from attending all our sessions. We need not alone your attendance, we need your counsel and we do not like to have someone after the meeting is over, make remarks and say that such and such was not brought up. It is my wish and the desire of your directors that more time be given over to the stockholders, so that they may discuss problems which may not be clear to them, at this gathering, so that each member can be heard and wisdom be gained. Do not forget that the young blood, our sons, our daughters, or our best -store or office men are at our meeting's or read all about the transactions at our sessions; they come to learn, and nothing bores them more than old fogyism. Set them an example and they will be easy scholars, forget not that some of them are, perhaps, even able to teach us all something, and no greater satisfaction is it for them if older people adopt some of their younger methods. Another thing of great importance I do wish to bring out at this meeting, and I speak from experience; it has al- ways been a pleasure for me, and I am sure for all of you to get personally ac- quainted with fellow florists Tyhom we have filled orders for, or who have filled orders for us. Let the F. T. D. staff introduce you and many a new friend- ship can be started right here at this meeting. The time for this is well spent. Rennember personal acquaint- ance will make more and better F. T. D. 626 The American Florist. Oct. 15, orders for all of us. This year's pro- gramme is full of good topics and food for thought is furnished in plenty by the F. T. D., or in other words by the FLORISTS' THINKING DEPARTMENT. At times your officers are criticized for not getting up a programme long ah'ead of our annual meeting. Don't you know F. T. D. works fast and if a programme was made too far ahead it would be out-of-date by the time the meeting is on. Furthermore,, are we not all well enough trained by our pro- fession to be prepared and ready to act on the spur of the moment? All our topics are of great importance and I could spend a great deal of time on each and every one, but I would ex- press myself rather at the time when these different points are brought up. My reconimendations of our last year's meeting will be brought up by the men who have gone into the various prob- lems and will be ready to discuss them on the floor with you. Our Florists' Telegraph Delivery As- sociation of the United States and Canada, in spite of all the hard knocks that business life of this world had to stand for in this past year, as well as in the years dui-ing the world war, has weathered every storm without any set- back; it kept right on going and better- ing conditions in our profession, so that we have every reason to be thankful and appreciate what has been done for us and have more faith and greater faith in the future than ever before and learn to take care of things day by day as they are and not as we like them to be. Learn to be happy and content; pleasantness, courtesy and smiles have sold more flowers than any- thing else. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Thanks to their co-operation, help- fulness, willingness, their wisdom, all of w^hich they are every ready to give to our F. T. D. work. It seems wrong to ever let them get away from our board and I do hope that we will some day establish a directors' reserve corps which will enable your president and board of directors to call on any former director to attend some of our board meetings for their wise counsel. F. T. D. OFFICE STAFF AND EQUIPMENT. Being so closely associated and my constant visits at F. T. D. head- quarters, gives me a chance to dwell just for a moment on the work as it is carried on, and a great deal of this work is perhaps never appreciated or really valued by some of our members, but we have there for your service all the files, maps of states, list of florists in the United States and Canada, not yet enlisted in the F. T. D., lists of flo- rists in all countries, and constant cor- respondence with the florists of the world. Many of you would be amazed, and it will not be long when your F, T. D. office will have five to six different departments at your constant disposal. Your clearing house records have been of greatest help to many a member. Your Canadian check exchange has be- come valuable and cemented the great- est friendship between American and Canadian trade. New problems come up daily and if your F. T. D. office does at times make a mistake, do not be too hard on them, and remember that the good this organization and its ofiice has done outweigh all their shortcom- ings. F, T. D. NEWS AND ITS BENEFITS. Friends, here is my chance to pat myself on the back, and if I say I am proud it will be only too mild. In years to come I will always be able to sa-y that during my term as president of this organization, this retail florist magazine was started and all of you who have been keen enough to be en- thusiastic from its first inception can do just like myself, pat yourself on the back and say that you have helped _to accomplish it. Many thanks to those who are giving- their time, devotion and the best that's in them to this maga- zine, it will be an everlasting inonu- ment for them. It not only won a good many new members for us, but it has set many a florist in foreign countries thinking and expressions of the highest esteem and tribute is paid our F. T. D. News. and our organization and our standards and principles are being copied, and we are looked to for advice and guid- ance and it will be up to our paper to carry our gospel to all the world, and our organization must some day be the guide to connect all the florist Paul Berkowitz, Philadelphia, Pa. Who Has Exploited H. Bayersdorter &, Co.'s Well Known Specialties to Several Generations of American Florists. world. All foreign trade papers speak in these terms and will it not be a great pleasure for us to accomplish this, when we have enough F. T. D. faith to know that we can and we will? ANNUAL DUES. During all these years of high costs your dues were the same, in fact, only once has your association increased the amount of your annual dues. For the past five or six years there was no change and perhaps would not need any change now if it was not for the simple reason that the F. T. D. must come to the rescue of the national publicity fund of the Society of American Flo- rists, and our organization is the proper place to look to, to keep the national publicity campaign alive and active, for we are the sales department of our industry. We all are individually con- tributing to this fund and our organi- zation has made annual contribution. This annual contribution must be in- creased considerably and in return our out-of-town order service must be brought stronger before the public than at the present. Much can be said to the public how the F. T. D. service can "Say It With Flowers" on the shortest notice over the greatest distance. The membership of the F. T. D. would be the greatest loser if the na- tional publicity fund should ever crumble or be given up and, therefore, it is absolutely necessary to go into this subject very carefully and consider all angles with caution. We all know it has been a tremendous job to get con- tributors towards this fund, and small is the number of retail florists who con- tribute to it today, when you think of the many, many retailers who share in all the good this campaign has done for everyone connected, and still smaller is the number of the producers of our wares wlio contribute their share in comparison. Mr. Fox, of Philadelphia, Pa., had a good theory presented at our Indianapolis meeting, and again in detail in our Februarv numtoer of The F. T. D. News. Have we given his theory the close study it really de- served or did we just pass it over? His plan seemed well studied and if you dig into it you will find that there is a great merit in the plan. No doulDt some of our F. T. D. members will solve this problem some day. To the men who have had the na- tional publicity in hand for the past few years and who are staunch F. T. D. members for years, such as Henry Penn, Geo, Asmus, Herman P. Knoble, others, we owe our gratitude for what they have accomplished; also to all re- tail florists who have hitched their local advertising campaign on to the national, therefore carrying the slogan, "Say It With Flowers" into every home in their territory. Our organization and every member is duty bound to stand by national publicity for flowers and for F. T. D. service of flowers. If it cannot be done by increasing our dues it must be done in some other way. In the National Flower Growers' As- sociation and the F. T. D. membership financing this publicity campaign, our greatest hopes are today in seeing J. F, Ammann carry his ideas to suc- cess. He has pictured to us on numer- ous occasions how much both retaiier and grower can profit by better under- standing and more co-operation. ATTRACTING YOUNG PEOPLE. Instead of our sons and daughters and our clerks telling us they can make more money in shorter hours, with less knowledge and less worry by selling real estate, bonds, automobiles, etc, let us get together and make our pro- fession equally as good as those men- tioned, and many young people would be much more satisfied selling, hand- ling and producing flowers rather than any other commodities. We have ele- vated our profession some in the past 10 years; let us double or triple our efforts in the next 10 years so we can be proud of the results some day. Especially those who have worked in the interest of their organization and the F. T. D. members in their re- spective districts, I wish to say that a new system will be brought up at this meeting which will make the work of the district representative much more interesting and I hope that the co-oper- ation and willingness that you have shown us will be continued. The out- lines of this new system will come up during this meeting and I hope yovt will give us your suggestions. FINANCES. Many of you would be pleased if your own business was on the same footing as your F. T. D. organization is and has been for the past 10 years. When you read over your financial re- port and figure out the amount of money spent and compare it with the amount of business, progress, educa- tional work, etc., gained, you cannot help but feel pleased with the installa- tion of your new finance unit of Mr. Knoble, Mr. Smyth and Mr. Baum, in conjunction with your treasurer. You will find that after nine years you have 1921. The American Florist. 627 Hi £itt^ -r^^HB mn S. A. Frost, Toronto, Ont. Chairman DecoratioDs CommUtee. S. A. McFadden, Toronto, Ont. Vice-Chairman General Conimiilee. J. J. Higgins, Toronto, Ont. Chairman f'ublicity Committee. Mrs. Moore, Toronto, Ont. Ladies' Committee. George M. Geraghtv, Toronto, Ont. Pres. Canadiiin Retail Florists' Association. Mrs Waters, Toronto, Ont. Ladies' Committee. Ernest S. Simmons, Toronto, Ont. Cbairman Entertainment Committee. Len H. "Waters, Toronto, Ont. Chairmao Financf^ Comroitteo. CHAIRMEN TORONTO COMMITTEES. J. A. Neal, Toronto, Ont. Chairman Reception Committee. 628 The American Florist. Oct. 15, started to rest the responsibilities in- stead of on two men, you placed it in the hands of five or six men, and every- one able to tell you and show you the smallest details as they are kept posted by monthly statements from our F. T. I>. auditor. Do you realize that from an annual income of $207 a year you have grown to handle as much money now in your F. T. D. office and F. T. D. News department to reach into the six figure class? Your F. T. D. organization as well as your good fairy, the P. T. D. News, were both started from nothing with no capital and each one of the two has met with success, almost on parallel lines with some of our most successful retailers of today who started their own business with nothing but their own energy and ambition as capital, and today they feel prouder of it, than if they started with inherited capital. AMERICAN AND CANADIAN MEMBEKSHIP. Our membership has steadily in- creased, not alone in quantity but in quality. Through everlasting educa- tional work have we succeeded in help- ing many a retailer to become not alone a better F. T. D. member, but a better florist, a better man and a better woman; more interested in giving bet- ter service to the public and to his florist brother or sister, rather than to be everlastingly seeking the al- mighty dollar. The F. T. D. florist has also become a better friend of the grower, because he has studied and learned to sympathize with the grower. Any florist who will study and live up to the high principles that our organi- zation is constantly putting before its membership, must be inspired and become more fair in all his dealings, and yet no one of our members can ever state that we have ever tried to dictate to them, we are only suggesting and guiding him by the concentrated knowledge which comes into the F. T. D. ofiice. FOREIGN MEMBEKSHIP. We are adding to this list constantly and will add more as' soon as the old world will be able or rather will learn to smile again. Our foreign member- ship will be made more Interesting, especially so in comparing their work "With ours — we can learn a great deal by this a.nd they are the most willing- scholars to our methods. Of course, work in this department, and results from it are slower coming in than in our counti-y until our publicity cam- paign will let the public know. Our service to foreign countries does not always have to be connected with a lot of cable expense. Holidays, birth- days arid wedding anniversaries and many other occasions are known "weeks ahead and orders can be sent by mail. "We have photographs of stores in several countries of Europe where the sign "Say It With Flowers" and P. T. D. are plain^enough to see that the F. T. D. seed is germinating over there. ASSOCIATE MiaiBERSHIP. It is not fully understood or not brought to the notice of a good many vitally interested in the florist trade, yet not eligible to join our organiza- tion as regular F. T. D. members for the simple reason that they perhaps are growers or supply men, yet a good many of these men would like to be with us, if it was just for the bene- fit of getting much needed information on credits and lists of florists and many other things. We sure welcome them. This associate membership opened the way for the presidents and ex-presi- dents of the mother society to join and work with us and many other promi- nent men in our industry, and I only hope that they will some day take ad- vantage of the opportunity as I know it will be a pleasure for them to state that they are associated with the F. T. D. In conclusion, let me remind you of your duty as a true F. T. D. mem^ber ever to be loyal and honest to and with your fellow members, and your organi- zation, which is built on faith and confidence. Never stand in the way of progress for your own selfish motive or gains, nothing succeeds so well as suc- cess and surely one must be sincere to achieve success. Last of all, let me express my thanks to the F. T. D. office staff, it is indeed ai pleasure to pay a visit with them — anyone ever visiting will get more inspiration and feel more the privilege to belong to our wonder- ful profession — would that "we all had the welfare of the florist trade at heart as they have, and our grandest hopes would soon become a realization. Their faith, truth mingled with determination must win admiration from all of us. Treasurer Rock's Report. The report of Treasurer Wm. L. Rock showed the finances of the asso- ciation to be in excellent condition, with a cash balance in bank SeptemjDer 30, 1921, of $41,595.90, of which $21,- 376.02 was the annual dues fund, and $5,.381 in the guaranty fund. Balance to the credit of the annual dues fund on that date amounted to $3,628.89, and to the guaranty fund, $5,173.30, making a total of $8,802.19. The financial statement of receipts and disbursements from October 1, 1920, to September 30, 1921, is as follows : Guaranty Fund. Receipts: Membership deposits ... $ 5,381.00 Disbursements: Deposits i-eturned .$154.00 Payments, defunct mem- bers 53.70 • 207.70 Balance in guaranty fund....$ 5,173.30 Annual Dues Fund. Receipts: Annual dues $16,428.00 Collection fees 7.60 Exchange 6.00 Interest received 660.71 Membeiship initiation fees 1. 476. 00 Sale of binders 262.56 Sale of electrotypes.... 32. 2B Sale of discount stickers 10.00 Sale of F. T. D. fol- ders 1,000.00 Publicity contributions. 1,494.00 Total receipts $21,376.02 Collection Fund. Collection Fund: Transfers froi"n guar- anty fund I 53.70 Collections from mem- bers 28.00 81.70 Total receipts $26,838.72 Disbursements: Exchange $ 18.94 -Auditing and system work 436.95 Addressograph expense. 29.05 Advertising — Pageant of Progress 600.00 Convention Expenses... 1,090.56 Directors' ineetins ex- pense 936.62 Electrotypes 86.44 Printing 663.90 Publicity 3,994.00 Secretary's expenses: $7,745.46 Salaries $6,644.50 Miscellaneous 2,743.80 $ 9,388.10 Treasurer's expenses: Salaries $ 375.00 Miscellaneous 31.87 $ 40 6,87 Collection fund: Remittance to mem- bers $ 81.70 Total disbursements $17,829.83 Net Receipts for period $ 9,088.89 Balance on hand 32.585.01 Balance, September 30. 1921 $41,593.90 The Trade Exhibitors. The various manufacturers of flor- ists' supplies who were anxious to bring their latest ideas and novelties to the attention of this large body of repre- sentative retailers, arranged their stocks in quite large rooms opening off the mazzanine floor, which also con- tained the spacious and beautiful room in which the sessions of the convention were held. They were all very at- tractively arranged and contained in their variety the very latest word in florists' requisites and supplies. The Dale Estate, Brampton, Ont.. made an exhibit of fancy gilt vase and plant baskets such as are now the choice of the best English trade. All were imported from London, Eng. English, French and Belgian jtottery and glassware, beautiful pieces suita- ble for cut flowers, were also features. Cattleya plants full of flowers, also vases of chrysanthemums, ornamented this fine display. W. G. Peacock was in charge. Stephen Green and H. S. Roper ar- ranged the beautiful display of H, Bay- ersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Novelties were celluloid roses and a fine line of baskets, prominent among them being the pillow basket of Chas. Henry Fox. German silver baskets with glass inserts were a decided novelty, very elegant in appearance, as was a line of Christmas wreaths. Bergman, Koropp & Co., Chicago, showed the possibilities in careful handling of coloring of natural grasses, weeds, seed pods and cones, and their arrangement in graceful combinations, which have been largely used by retail florists, particularly in Christmas bas- kets, and found vei-y salable. Mrs. Wallner was the artist in charge. Frank J. Tetter exhibited and dem- onstrated a unique method of securing cut flowers in place in boxes during transportation. This consisted of small security staples stamped out of tin, which, when pressed into the box over tape, held everything in place. This was of great interest to the trade. The Zane Pottery Co., Zanesville, O., exhibited a varied line of choice vases, flower bowls and jardinieres, finished in various colored glazes, which were very distinctive and practical for all good stores. R. L. Fignore and wife were representatives. The Burlington Willow-ware Shops, Burlington, la., staged a good line of their latest creations in baskets for plants and cut flowers. There were many novel patterns. A. F. Longren and T. J. Nolan represented the com- pany. S. Hanfling, New York, made an in- teresting exhibit of the latest in bas- kets, also other florists' supplies against a background of evergreens and palms. The effect was fine. S. Edelman was the smiling order-taker. The Dominion Paper Box Co., To- ronto, exhibited the Birley patent green cut flower box, a three-fourths to full telescope length with a patent end clip that holds the folds securely. W. J. Baird in charge. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Chicago, ex- hibited a line of palms, ferns and cycla- men plants in various sizes, their Ken- tias being very strong and vigorous specimens. They were represented by H. A. Cecil. The Ove Gnatt Co., L.aporte, Ind., with Mr. Gnatt in charge, filled quite a large space with a splendid lot of prepared colored foliage, oak boughs, magnolia leaves and wreaths of the same. 19iil. The American Florist. 629 Buckland Florist, Toronto, exhibited through the proprietor, Miss F. C. Burke, an attractive line of wicker flower baskets, bird cages, floor lamps and a florist's card desk. A greenish shade of grey was an agreeable color in many of the pieces. The Lord & Burnham Co., New York, represented by W. S. Merideth, had a prettily decorated space showing il- luminated photos in colors of plants growing in greenhouses. The Ideal Paper Box Co., Toronto, displayed a one-piece folding- box, paper flowers and other novelties. Mrs. Noteman was in charge here. Strouts, Inc., Biddeford, Me., dis- played three very fine vases of carna- tions, White Delight, Maine Sunshine and Kosalind. Cleveland cherries in small pots, well berried, were shown by Carl Hag'en- taurger. West Mentor, O. W. A. Burch, Toronto, showed a full line of florists' baskets in variety, all his own manufacture. In Attendance. W. A. Adams, Buffalo. N. Y. James Allan, Nova Scotia. J. C. Anderson, Lebanon. Tenn. Edwin Argall, Toronto, Ont. W. H. Argall, Toronto, Ont, George Asmus, Chicago. W. Z. Baere, Toronto, Ont. Julius Baer, Cincinnati, O. W. J. Barnes, Kansas City, Mo. Carl P. Baum. Knoxville, Tenn. Alfred Baur, Erie, Pa. Chas. Bassi, New Roclielle, N. Y. P. A. Berbee, New York. A. P. Beyer, St. Louis, Mo. J. A. Bissinger, Lansing, Mich. Z. D. Blackistone, Vi'ashington, D. C. ■Walter Blackman, Evansville, Ind. R. B. Blackshaw, La Porte, Ind. A. Blome, Chicago. Michael Bloy, Detroit, Mich. R. G. Boehringer, Bay City, Mich. W. A. Bowers. Toronto, Ont. Chas. F. Boyle, Boston, Mass. Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit. Mich. Chas. H. Brown, New York. "W. B. Brown, Detroit, Mich. W. B. Buick, Toronto, Ont. F. Burke, Toronto, Ont. J. E. Burn, New York. Otto Buscek, AsheviUe, N. C. G. W. Eutterworth. Pramingham, Mass. G. E. Buxton, Nashua, N. H. E. D. Campbell. Midland, Ont. H. Chase. Truro, N. S., Can. Herbert A, Clausen, Denver, Colo. C. Le Cocq, Ft. "William, Ont. S. VS^ Coggan, Battle Creek, Mich. George W. Cohen, New York. Harold H. Cohen, New York. Morris M. Cohen, New York. A. P. Crabb, Grand Rapids. Mich. Otto H. Cron, Monroe, Mich. "Wm. Dale, Brampton, Ont. Fred A. Danker, Albany, N. Y. C. A. Dards, New York. G. E. Davis, Ypsilanti, Mich. W. A. Dawson, Buffalo, N. Y. R. T. Dean. Toronto, Ont. A. T. De La Mare, New York. N. M. Deyoe, Oil City, Pa. B. Dibb, Toronto, Ont. F. G. Dicks, London, Ont. H. G. Dillemuth, Toronto, Ont. Frank Dunlop, Toronto, Ont. Robt. L. Dunn, St. Catherines. Ont. Herbert J. Eddy, Montreal, Que. S. Edelman, New York. F. T. Edwards. Brockville, Ont. Olin S. Edwards, Atlantic City, N. J. "W. B. Edwards, Atlantic City, N, J. H. B. Ellis, Toronto. Ont. L. P. Bndrex, New Philadelphia, O, Bernard Eschner, Philadelphia, Pa. C. E. Falls, Chicago. E. P. Pancourt, Philadelphia, Pa. C. F. Peast, Baltimore, Md. C. A. Porstrom, Grand Rapids, Mich. Chas. J. Poster, Buffalo, N. Y. Chas. H. Fox, Philadelphia, Pa. H. M. Frank, Dayton, O. C. C. Praser, Moncton, N. B. R. P. R. Praser, Moncton, N. B. Geo. B. Franks, Champaign, III. S. A. Frost. Toronto, Ont. Olley Furnistal, Jackson. Mich. Chas. W. Galbraith. Detroit, Mich. E. J. Gale, Hamilton, Ont. J. G. Gammage, London, Ont. W. "W. Gammage, London, Ont. G'eo. A. Gard, Toronto, Ont. T. N. Geiger, Philadelphia, Pa. Ed. Gernaey, Montreal, Que. H. A. Getz, Cleveland, O. . W. C. Gloeckner, Albany, N. Y. S. J. G'oddard, Pramingham, Mass, Vincent J. G'orly, St. Louis, Mo. John C. Gracey, Philadelphia, Pa. Robt. L. Graham, Jr. Baltimore, Md. J. W. Grandy, Jr., Norfolk, Va. Stephen Green, Philadelhia, Pa. C. R. G'reene, Indianapolis, Ind. Robt. Greenlaw, Philadelphia, Pa, E. R. Grohman, Saginaw, Mich. H. B. Groves, Hamilton, Ont. W. E. Groves, Hamilton, Ont. A. E. Gude, Washington, D. C. Carl Hagenburger, Mentor. O, Jas. Hagerup. Brooklyn, N. Y. Geo. A. Hall, Toronto, Ont. Hamilton West Floral Co.. London, Ont. Ira O. Harper, PitS'burgh, Pa. A. Harrison, Toronto, Ont. A. D. Harrison, Stoney Creek, N. Y. C. J. Harrison, Atlanta, Ga. J. T. Harrison, Toronto, Ont. W. W. Hathaway, Brockton, Mass. Geo. Hatcher, Toronto. Ont. G. S. Hatcher, Amsterdam, N, T. C. J. Hay, Brockville, Ont. L. C. Heoock, Elyria, O. H. B. Heiner, Cleveland, O. Pred Heinl, Terre Haute. Ind. J. J. Higgins, Toronto, Ont. E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind. "W. J. Hoath, Toronto, Ont. C. B. Hubbard, Topeka, Kans. O. Jackman, Northbay, Ont. H. W. James, Toronto, Ont. Payne Jennings. Chicago. A. R. Jones. Philadelphia, Pa. H. B. Jones, Cleveland, O. P. J. Keller, Rochester, N. Y, Chas. Imrie Kent, Cleveland, O, Robt. Kift. Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. P. Kimmey, Minneapolis, Minn. N. A. Kirchner, Cleveland, O. S. Kirk, Georgetown, Ont. Paul R. Klingsporn, Chicago. Herman P. Knoble, Cleveland, O. J. L. Kramer, Buffalo, N. Y. Harry A. Krauter, New York. A. Lange, Chicago. Ralph Lathain, Minneapolis. Minn. F. H. Laver, Erie. Pa. H. E. Larsen, Chicago. Pred. H. Lemon, Richmond, Ind. Chas. E. Lewis, Toronto, Ont. Chas. Ley, Montreal, Que. E. Linecar, Toronto, Ont. D. B. Long, "Williamsville, N. Y. Wm. H. Long, New York. A. F. Longren. Desplaines, 111. C. Lowther, New York. S. Lundy, Denver, Colo. Alex. Lune, Ithaca, N. Y. E. E. Ludwig, Pittsburgh, Pa. J. S. MacBea.n, Toronto, Ont. E. J. McCarthy, Brooklyn, N. Y. J. P. McCarthy, Philadelphia, Pa. S. A. McPadden, Toronto, Ont. Prank McKenna, Quebec, Que. G. D. Manton, Eglington, Ont. Jolin Martens, Minneapolis. Minn. James Martin, Chicago. ' G. L. Mercer, Cleveland, O. W. P. Meredith, Toronto, Ont. Earl W. Metz. Toledo, O. P. E. Miller, Washington, D. C. B. T. Miller, Toronto, Ont. J. H, Miller, Toronto, Ont. M. R. Miller, Erie, Pa, H. J. Mills, Richmond Hill, Ont. George Mohn, Chicago. A. J. Monro, Buffalo, N. Y. J. H. Moss, Baltimore, Md. Walter Mott, Beacon, N. Y. S. Murray, Kansas City, Mo. J. A. Neal, Toronto, Ont. A. H. Nehrling, Ithaca, N. Y. E. P. Neiman, Denver, Colo. C. G. Neubeck, Buffalo, N. Y. Arthur Newell. Kansas City, Mo. T. J. Nolan, Scranton, Pa. F. R, Oliver, Toronto, Ont. J. S. Orlowski, Kitchener, Ont. 0. K. Owen, Terre Haute, Ind. W. J. Palmer, Buffalo, N. Y. Peter K. Papes, Detroit, Mich. W. J. Pearce, Pontiac, Mich. Wm. Phillips, Brooklyn, N. Y. F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y. 1. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. E. W. Piper, Chicago. P. B. Platen. Los Angeles, Galif. C. H. Plumb, Detroit, Mich. Albert Pochelon, Detroit, Mich. R. M. Rahaley, Detroit, Mich. C. C. Reck, Bridgeport, Conn. C. Reggall, Toronto. Ont. V. S. Ridenour, Philadelphia. Pa. P. L. Robinson, Grand Rapids, Mich. W. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo. J. W. Rodgers, Dayton, O. C. L. Roethke, Saginaw, Mich. P. J. Roskelly, Ithaca, N. Y. H. S. Roye, Philadelphia, Pa. W. A. Salttord, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Edward Sceery, Paterson, N. J. Herman Schiller. Chicago. H. Schrade, Saratoga Springs, N. Y. Prank Schramm, Toledo, O. . ■ William Sewell, Brampton, Ont. Adam Shand. St. Johns, N. B. R. L. Silvieus, Ashtabula, O. B. A. Simmons. Toronto, Ont. J. S. Simmons, Toronto, Ont. Alex Simpson, Toronto, Ont. S. S. Skidelsky, New York. W. SklUeter, Toronto, Ont. C. W. Slack, Waterloo, Ont. E. A. Slattery, Buffalo, Ont. P. B. Smith, Hamilton. Ont. Henry Smitli, Grand Rapis, Mich. W. J. Smyth, Chicago. B. Sterling, Joliet, 111. Geo. Stewart, Goderich, Ont. C. T. Stevf^ns, Plymouth, Mass. Clark Stevenson, Detroit, Mich. Jas. Street, Orillia. Ont. C. S. Strout, Biddeford. Me. Norman Stuart, Chicago. G'. B. M. Stumpp, New York. P. M. Suttle Chicago. H. V. Swenson, Chicago. "W, G. Taepke, Detroit, Mich. C. S. Thompson, Peterboro, Ont. R. L. Tignor, ZanesviUe, O. E. P. Tracey. Albajiy, N. Y. J. L. Trottier, Providence, R. I. L. W. C. Tuthill, New York. M. ITUenbruch, Port Huron. Mich. W. T. Usinger, Pitsburgh, Pa. Chas. Uttley, Harrisburg, Pa. B. L. Van Aken, Coldwater, Mich, H. M. Van Aken, Elkhart, Ind. F. C. Verhaugh, Toronto, Ont, ^. H. Vogt, Flint, Mich. P. L. Washburn, Bloomington, 111. Fred C. Weber, St. Louis. Mo. Wm. Wienhoeber, Chicago. B. W. Williams, Chicago. THE LADIES. Miss Nellie Able, Louisville, Ky. Mrs. Allersma, Grand Rapids, Mich. Mrs. Julius Baer. Cincinnati, O. Mrs, D. S. Barber, Toronto, Ont. Miss Barnes, Kansas City. Mo. Mrs. T. Barns, Buffalo, N. Y. Miss May Barron, Sarnia, Ont. Miss Bessie Bellanco, Buffalo, N. Y. Mrs. A. P. Beyer, St. Louis, Mo. Miss Bissinger, Lansing, Mich. Miss Blackistone, Washington, D. C. Mrs. Arthur Blome. Chicago. Mrs. M. Bloy, Detroit, Mich. Mrs. P. Breitmeyer. Detroit, Mich. Mrs. Chas. H. Brown, New York. Alfred T. Bunyard. New York. Miss L. C. Burke, Toronto, Ont. Mrs. G. B. Buxton, Nashua, N. H. Mrs. B. D. Campbell, Midland. Ont. Miss M. Campbell. Midland, Ont. Mrs. S. AV. Coggan, Battle Creek, Mich. Mrs. George W. Cohen. New York. Miss Gertrude Cohen, New York. Miss M. A. Cossairt. Shelbyville, Ind. Miss M. Crabb, Grand Rapids, Mich. Mrs. Otto H. Cron, Monroe, Mich. Mrs. R. C. Crouse, Coppercliff, Ont, Mrs. G. E. Davis, Ypsilanti, Mich. Mrs. N. M. Deyoe. Oil City, Pa. Mrs. E. Dibb, Toronto, Ont. Mrs. F. G'. Dicks, London, Ont. Miss J. V. Duerr. Newark, O. Miss Myrtle Duerr, Newark, O. Mrs. W. B. Edwards. Atlantic City, N, J. Mrs. C. H. Fox. Philadelphia, Pa. Misa E. E. Prank, Portland, Ind. Mrs. C. C. Praser, Moncton, N. B. Mrs. R. P. R. Praser, Moncton, N. B. Mrs. Olley Purnistal, Jackson, Mich. Mrs. W. W. Gammage. London. Ont. Mrs. S. J. Goddard. Pramingham, Mass. Miss H. C. Gracey, Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. J. C. Gracey, Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. R. L. G'raham, Jr. Baltimore, Md. Mrs. J. W. Grandy, Jr., Norfolk, Va. Mrs. L. B. Greene, Indianapolis, Ind. Mrs. W. B. Groves, Hamilton, Ont. Mrs. W. W. Hathaway, Brockton, Mass. Mrs. E. G. Hill, Richmond. Ind. Mrs. C. B. Hubbard. Topeka, Kans. Mrs. H. James, Toronto, Ont, Miss. M. Johnston, Baltimore, Md. Mrs. H. B Jones, Cleveland, O. Mrs. C. Lanternier, Ft. Wayne, Ind. Mrs. Pred H. Lemon, Richmond, Ind. Miss J. M. Lindsay. Buffalo, N. Y. Mrs. E. E. Ludwig, Pittsburgh, Pa- Miss J. E. McMeekin, Hamilton, Ont. Miss A. Mearns, Toronto, Ont. Miss. R. L. Mercer, Cleveland, O. Mrs. M. Moore, Toronto, Ont. Miss M. Moore, Toronto, Ont. Mrs. J. H. Moss, Baltimore, Md. Mrs. T. J. O'Neil, Chicago. Mrs. S. Noteman, Toronto, Ont. Miss L. B. Palmer, Brookline, Mass. Miss Nettie Parker, Chicago. Mrs. P. E, Platen. Los Angeles. Calif. Mrs. A. Pochelon, Detroit, Mich. Miss L. Regall, Toronto, Ont. Miss Edna Reggall, Toronto, Ont. Mrs. C. L. Roethke, Saginaw, Mich. Mrs. W. A. Salttord. Poughkeepsie, N. Y Miss H. W. Schluraft, Brie, Pa. Miss. G. Schultheis, Scranton, Pa. Miss D. Schultheis. Scranton, Pa. Miss V. Silvieus, Ashtabula, O. Mrs. Smith, Toronto, Ont. Miss R. S. Smith. Brockton, Mass. Mrs. W. J. Smyth. Chicago. Mrs. C. T. Stevens. Plymouth, Mass. Miss R, M. Stewart, Predericton, N. B. Mrs. N. I. Stuart, Chicago. Mrs. W. H. Tamblet, Cleveland, O. Miss Mary Tierney, Davenport, la. Mrs. R. L. Tignor, ZanesviUe, O. Miss C. UUbrich, Buffalo, N. Y. Mrs. P. C. Verhaugh, Toronto, Ont. 630 The American Florist. Oct. 15, The'Merigan Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.60 a year; Car-'da $i.50: Europe and Countries in I'ostal Union, $3.'O0. When sending; us ctiaiige of address always send tlie old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. B'roni 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. M'e do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 63 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. ^ Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n 621 — A record attendance 621 — The afternoon session 621 — Evening session '. .621 — Wednesday morning: session 622 — Officers (portraits) 6:^3 — Wednesday afternoon session 624 — S. A. McFadden's welcoming address.. 624 — J. P. Ammann (portrait) 624 . — President Breitmeyer's address 624 — Officers (portraits) t 625 — Chairman Toronto committees 627 — Treasurer Rock's report 628 — The trade exhibitors 628 — In attendance 659 Chrysanthemum Society of America 630 White medal of honor 630 National Ass'n of Gardeners 630 Tennessee State Florists' Ass'n 630 National Flower Growers' Ass'n 630 Saratoga Springs, N. T 632 Brooklyn notes 632 Ottawa, Ont 633 Albany, N. T 634 Fredericton, N. E 634 Lancaster County amatuer show 634 Chicago 636 Chicago Florists' Club 640 Providence, R. 1 640 Commercial Flower Growers' Ass'n 640 Rochester, N. T 640 Columbus, 641 rndianapolis, Ind 642 Philadelphia 644 New York 646 New York Florists' Club 648 The seed trade 656 ■ — S. P. Willard (portrait) 666 — Seed, trade of Wethersfield, Conn 656 — New York seed trade 657 — Annual white clover seed 658 — Catalogues received 658 The nursery trade 660 San Francisco 660 Nassau County Hort, Society 661 Market gardeners ^662 Boston, Mass 662 Pittsburgh, Pa 662 Linseed oil is down five cents to 70 cents. Hollyhock oil is a new food product found to be nutritious for poultry. The transportation tax on parcel post packages was eliminated from the pending- tax bill, October 12. Hard coal demand is gradually in- creasing but the peak will' not be reached until cold weather sets in. English papers announce the death of George Paul, the well known rosar- ian of Chestnut, Herts, Eng., Septem- ber IS, age 80 years, Waterloo, Ia. — Several quarts of ripe red raspberries, picked October 4, by Dr. H. B. Harvey from his garden, this city, provided the second surprise of the autumn for their owner, who the previous week found a pear tree in full bloom. One spray contained more than 50 blossoms. The tree had ripe fruit and the blooms at the same time. Chrysanthemum Society of America. REPORTS OF EXAMINING COMMITTEES. New York, October 1. — Mrs. Wood- row Wilson, white, scored 91 points, commercial; Private Merle Hay, bronze gold reverse, scored 94 points commercial. Exhibited by Chas. H. Totty Co., Madison, N. J. Chas. W. Johnson, Sec'y. White Medal of Honor. The White medal of honor of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society for the year 1921 has been awarded to Mrs. Ltouisa" Yeomans King, perhaps better known to the trade as Mrs. Francis King, of Alma, Mich,, in rec- ognition of her services to horticulture by increasing the love of plants and gardens among the women of the United States, by her success as an organizer and manager of their garden clubs, by her public addresses and books about gardens, and by the ex- ample of her enthusiasm and industry. Other recipients of this medal in- clude Prof. C. S. Sargent, of the Ar- nold Arboretum, the late Jackson T. Dawson, Victor Lemoine, Nancy, France; Michael H. Walsh, Woods Hols, Mass.; Sir Harry J. Veltch, Lon- don, Eng.; E. H. Wilson, Arnold Ar- boretum, and Wm. Robinson, of Gra- vetye Manor, Kingscote, Sussex, Eng. The popular Gladiolus Mrs. Francis King was named in her honor by Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, some years ago. National Association of Gardeners. The annual convention of the Na- tional Association of Gardeners opened at the Park Avenue hotel. New York, Tuesday afternoon, October 11, with a good attendance, T. A. Havemeyer, president of the Horticultural Society of New York, in the chair. Mrs. Sam- uel Sloan, president of the Garden Club of America, welcomed the visitors, and President Craig followed with his ad- dress. James Boyd, president of the Pennsylanvia Horticultural Society, w^s caustic in denouncing the billboard nuisance. D. Davey, of the Davey Tree Expert Co., Kent, Ohio, spoke on the "Vital Relation of Trees to Human Life." Later speakers included D. L. Mackintosh and W. A. Manda. At the president's reception in the evening, G. H. Pring, of the Missouri Botanic Gardens, St. Louis, spoke on school gardens. The convention will be continued Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and the programme includes visits to the Samuel Untermeyer and John D. Rock- efeller estates. Tennessee State Florists' Association. ANNUAL MEETING, NOVEMBER 1-2. The eighth annual convention of the Tennessee State Florists' Association will be held at Chattanooga, Novem- ber 1-2, with an excellent programme prepared for the occasion. At the Tuesday morning session, which will convene, at 9:30 o'clock. President G. A. Kimmell, of the Chattanooga Flor- ists' Club, will call the meeting to order, and J. J. Farrell, secretary of the club, will introduce Mayor Chamb- liss, who -will deliver the address of welcome, H. G. Bramm, Bristol, re- sponding. President W. H. Englehart, of Memphis, will then present his an- nual address, followed by the report of Secretary-Treasurer Prof. G. M. Bent- ley, Knoxville. "Essential Details for a Successful Florist in the South," will be the subject of a paper by Dan. Hor- gan, Macon. Ga., and J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111., will tell about "Na- tional Plant Growers." After the ap- pointment of committees and announce- ments the association will adjourn until the afternoon session at 1 :30 o'clock. After the election of officers, reports of various committees and selection of meeting place for 1922, Phil. Foley, of Chicago, will deliver an address on "New Features of Greenhouse Con- struction." "Why I Selected the Retail Flower business as a Vocation," by Chas. H. Grakelow, Philadelphia, Pa., and "Experiences While Attending the Society of American Florists' Conven- tion at Washington, D. C," by Edw. C. Truett, Franklin, will be followed by Chas. L. Baum, of Knoxville, who will speak of "Possibilities of Bulb Grow- ing in the South." After an inspec- tion of the trade exhibits the session will adjourn until 7 :30 o'clock when members and friends will assemble in Convention hall of the Patton hotel and win attend a flower show and theatre party at the Tivoli theatre, as guests of the Chattanooga Florists' Club. The Wednesday morning session will convene at 9 o'clock and will open with a paper .on "Pot Plants," by Robt. Craig, Jr.. of Philadelphia. "Necessary Essentials for Pot Plants in the South," by Wallace R. Patterson, Montgomery, Ala.; "The Florists' Telegraph Deliv- ery Association," by M. Bloy, Detroit, will be followed by "National Say It With Flowers Week," by Z. D. Blacki- stone, of Washington. Wm. F. Gude, of the same city, has for his subject, "What Our Government Thinks of the Florist Business." The question box will be opened and the various ques- tions asked will be discussed. The dele- gates will meet at Convention hall at 1 :30 o'clock for a trip to Lookout Mountain. A dinner dance at the Pat- ton hotel, to begin at 7 o'clock with the Chattanooga Florists' Club as hosts, will conclude the programme of the association. National Flower Growers' Association. ST. LOUIS DISTRICT MEETING. The fourth quarterly meeting of the St. Louis, Mo., district branch of the National Flower Growers' Association will take place at Peoria, 111., Tuesday, October 18, i\'1th headquarters at the Jefferson hotel, the meeting to be held in the Gold room. The pot plant, re- tail growers, cut flower growers, pur- chasing and executive committees will meet at 9 a. m. to prepare reports which will be presented at the regular session convening at 1 :.30 p. m. Mayor Michel will welcome the vis- itors to the city, J. F. Ammann, Ed- wardsville, 111., responding. Following President Walter A. Amling, Pana, 111., who will deliver the opening address, the reports of Secretary J. J. Beneke, St. Louis, and Treasurer W. A. Rowe, Kirkwood, Mo., will be heard. There is plenty of business to transact of great interest to all growers and one of the largest attended meetings of the dis- trict is expected. This is a meeting of growers, and all regardless of -member- ship are invited to attend. The florists of Peoria have united to make all -vis- iting florists comfortable during their stay, so let us count on you as one who will be present. Walter A. Amling, Pres. Toledo, O, — Miss Helen Patten, of 907 Madison avenue, was married Oc- tober 11, at St. Elizabeth's church, Chicago, to Edward Rohan, of that city. Mrs. Rohan will continue the Toledo store. 1921. The American Florist. 631 Club Meetings Next Week. [Secretaries of clubs and societies are re- quested to send notice of change in date, time and piace of meetings.] Boston, Mass., October 18, 8 p. m. — Gar- deners' and Florists' Club of Boston at Hor- ticultural hall. Wm. N. Craig. Faulkner farm. Brookline. secretary. Cliicago, October 20, 8 p. m. — Commercial Flower Growers of Chicago at Randolph ho- tel. Otto H. Amling, Maywood. 111., secre- tary. Columbus, O., October 17, 8 p. m. — Co- lumbus Florists* Association at the Neil house. E. A. Munk, 19 South High street, secretary. Grand Rapids, Mich., October 17, 8 p. m. — Grand Bapids Florists' and Gardeners' Club at ofhces of members. Bdw. Freyling, 1057 Wealthy avenue, Grand Rapids, secretary, Helena, Mont., October 22, 8 p. m. — Flo- rists' and Nurseymen's Association of Mon- tana. E. A. Calmettes. Helena, secretary. take Geneva, Wis.. October 22. 8 p. m. — Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's As- sociation at Horticultural hall. Wm. Mc- Kinnon. Lake Geneva, secretary. Lancaster. Pa., October 20. 8 p. m. — Lan- caster County Florists' Association at Cham- ber of Commerce. Albert M. Herr, Lan- caster, secretary. Oranse. N. J., October 17, 8 p, m. — New Jersey Floricultural Society at J. O. 'W. A. M. hall. Geo. W. Strange, 34 Jackson street. Orange, secretary. PhiladelpliJa. Pa., October 18, 3:30 P, m, — Pennsylanvia Horticultural Society in New Century drawing room. David Rust, C06 Finance building, Philadelphia, secretary. Portland, Ore,, October 18, 8 p. m, — Ore- gon Floral Society a-t Masonic temple. F. A. Van Kirk, 64 Ea.5t 60th street. Portland, sec- retary. Tarrytown, N. Y., October 19, 8 p, m, — Tarrytown Horticultural Society at Corpora- tion building. H. W. Neubrand. Tarrytown. secretary. Toronto, Ont., October 18, 8 p, m, — Gar- deners' and Florists' Associa-tion - at St. George's hall. Elm street. Alex. Simpson, 87 G'rosvenor, Toronto, secretary. Wants, For Salc,Etc. Small Type, 15 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, SI, 75 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Help Wanted — A first class rose grower for a rang'e near New York City. Good wag-es to the right man. Apply at once with age, experience and references. Address A. F. F., care American Florist. 134 IVest leth St. NeTf York. Situation 'Wanted. — By young man with one year experience, wishes posi- tion with Chicago retail florist to thor- oughly learn the business. Salary no object. Phone La'wndale 8065. Situation "Wanted — By gardener and florist with a life-long experience; will furnish good references. Am a hustler and will consider a big job. Give par- ticulars in first letter. Address Geo. B. Fuller, Kast Long'meadow, Mass. WANTED TO LEASE Small Greenhouses with Dwelling in lively town. Address Key 805, care American Florist. FOR SALE Wholesale florist supply busin ess ; clean stock and excellent location in middle western city of about 100,000, Write quick. Address Key 8C9, care American Florist. HELP WANTED An all around storeman for Chicago loop store. State full particulars in first letter. Key 806, care American Florist Situation Wanted By reliable grower of roses, carnations and general pot plants; over 30 years' experience; German; age 37; married, no children; private place preferred; best of references. WM. BOEKER, Box, 1538 Haleslte, L. I., New York, SITUATION WANTED STOREMAN Experienced retail man formerly in business for himself at Chicago, is open for an engagement. Can also attend to buying if necessary. Address Key 807, care American Florist. rOR SALE Florist Ice Box, mahogany flnish, 8 ft. 9 in hig h, 6 ft. wide, 3 ft. deep; beveled plate mirrors on ice chamber; glass on three sides; used three years. Price$250 cash, F. O. B. Chicago. Can be een at 1 10 East South Water St., Chicago. Wanted to Rent or Buy By thoroughly experienced florist and decorator, a large retail flower shop. Only high grade proposition considered. Must stand closest investigation. Give full particulars and price in first letter. 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Sale A completely equipped nursery plant, located within 20 miles of one of the largest cities of the northwest, covering 243 acres of splendid pro- duction grounds in high state of cultivation, salable nursery stock invent- orying at over ^100,000.00 at less than wholesale, frost proof warehouse covering 40,000 squire feet of floor spice with trackage facilities, teams, livestock, tools and equipment capable of handling half million yearly production. ,. ., Nursery stock covers complete line of stock, both diciduous and con- iferous. Equipment complete and in excellent condition. An unusual opportunity necessitated by the closing of an estate. Must be sold at once. Address jjgy gjQ^ ^^^.g Amefloan Florist. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniaiiJiiiiiiiiii iiiiiMiiiiiuiiniiiiiiiii i uiiiiiiiiiiiiiin FrimiiiiiiiiiiiinMii iiiiiiniii jjiiinnii riiiii i ..'in iiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniui iiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiuiiiiiiiraiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]iimiiiiiimiuiiiiuuii i iiiii i iiiiiiii| I HOME - GROWN STOCK I - £ Greatly Increased Demand i If you have any to offer, or are likely to have any soon, | advertise in these columns now. I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn Street, CHICnGO gjir nimmivmii iiiiiiiiruir I iiiiiirMiiriiiriiirriiliiimMirriirrliilllll riminiriiirini ririiiriiiiiluiiurrjiiniriliJiriirrriirnii.': lliuLiiuili II liliin iiiiiiiiiiiliiin iiiiiiiiiiiilliiiiiiiiiilliliiiiiMi nil iMiiiii I iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii MiiiMiii iiiimiiilur— ■ 632 The American Florist, Oct. 15, Saratogfa Sprinjfs, N. Y. A recent visit of your Albany corre- spondent to this city, a famous sum- mer resort, was replete with interest and information. Henry Schrade, who has a good florist's shop on Broadway, the principal street in the village, spoke enthusiastically about trade and prospects. Mr. Schrade is buildin=r an addition 30x50 feet to his greenhouse on Nelson avenue to place the large palms he rents out to wealthy resi- dents through the summer for the adornment of their places. The ma- terial was supplied by Lord & Burn- ham but the work of erection is being done by local mechanics. Mr. Schrade is satisfied with the radial brick chim- ney he had built over his boilers about a year ago. The chimney cost a con- siderable sum but Mr. Schrade said he had become tired of buying and erect- ing steel stacks that rusted and went to pieces in a few years. Last winter he installed a blower being introduced by a concern in Mechanicville. He used screenings for fuel but the blower was not powerful enough to furnish the required draught. This year the Mechanicville firm overhauled the blower and has now got 't" into proper condition to burn screenings. The ap- paratus works automatically by steam pressure and is said to have merit. Fred A. Danker of Albany tried out one last winter. Some shortcomings were discovered in it and the past sum- mer it was overhauled and made avail- able to work with a new set of grates that the Mechanicville firm installed. Both Mr. Schrade and Mr. Danker be- lieve the new blower will in a short time find a ready market among the trade. M'GREGOR GOLF LINKS. Three miles north of the city near the town of Wilton a new golf links with 18 holes is being developed. The links are the Idea of Edgar T. Brack- ett, a former state senator, prominent lawyer, and one of the leading citizens, who believes the links are necessary to the development of a place like the Springs. Mr. Brackett about two years ago purchased about 12 old farms, more than 900 acres of sandy loam. The character of the soil permits good" and easy drainage, making for the en- joyment of golfing from early spring until the first snow covers the land- scape. The plans for the club house were prepared by Architect Alfred Hopkins. New York, a g'olfer himself. The house is finished and in use. It occupies a ridge which extends east and west for about 100 feet and com- mands a view of the distant Adiron- dacks, Green mountains in Vermont, and the Catskills to the southwest. The design is of the Colonial period in white stucco with a red roof. Am- ple locker rooms, baths, dining, and lounge rooms have been provided for men and women golfers. The grounds have been the subject of considerable thought and labor on the part of Su- perintendent J. L. Gregory, formerly of Rye, N. Y., since the spring of 1920 when he undertook their development. Although the character of the soil per- mitted of excellent drainage it was a problem so far as the nourishment of grass was concerned. For this purpose it was necessary to enrich the ground over the course. In May, 1920, 20 car- loads of stable manure were obtained from Montreal, Que., the nearest large city, and liberally applied. Farmers in the vicinity who heard of the demand for manure bethought themselves of forgotten piles in old barnyards and it was possible before the end of the summer to collect from farms in the county a considerable amount of old and well rotted manure for use on the links. The fairways were plowed with tractors and the manure well harrowed Into the soil. Superintendent Gregory selected the grasses, bent and fescues. for the course and they were sowed in liberal amount. The response through the spring and summer of 1921 was gratifying to those interested in the McGregor links, as the new outing place is called by its promoters. Be- sides golf the new club will have four grass and four clay tennis courts, to- boggan slides on the shores of Lake Elizabeth, the waters of which are available for sprinkling purposes through an extensive piping system; trap shooting; horseback riding and driving; canoeing, boating, bathing, and a special aeroplane landing field. The 19 directors of the club include some of the most prominent business and professional men in this city, Troy, and Schenectady. Among them is Chauncey Olcott, the actor, who has a very pretty home here, known to many by the poetic name, "Inniscar- ra." . R. D. Brooklyn Notes. A stranger landing in the borough at the Fulton ferry house in the late afternoon of any weeekday back in 1880 would observe passengers run- ning up Fulton street as soon as the gates were opened. Most of the run- ners were so well trained from this daily exercise that they could cover ground without making a single un- necessary motion. Consider the amaze- ment of the stranger, when on getting through the jam to a safe point of ob- servation, he would see no runners among the crowds boarding the street cars for Coney Island, East New York and Penny bridge, for the races were over and the winners had seats on the cars which had been approaching the terminus. Improved transportation fa- cilities have brought the outlying dis- tricts in closer since the time when the late Seth Low was mayor. The stranger in Brooklyn today would get off the subway train at Borough hall and, if he wished to "Say It With Flowers" on meeting his friends, he need not go far to find something suit- able. Frederick Loeser's department store close by is showing evergreens and plants in the Livingston street win- dows, bunches of drier helichrysum and autumn colored hydrangea paniculata grandiflora work as well. He has cut flowers also. R. J. Lorentz, Dean street and Fourth avenue, has a good location for window display. Variegated ice plant contrasts well with ferns and palms. A vase of light colored gladioli looks well from across the street. One of Trepel's Florist's stores on Pulton street near Elm place is show- ing rose buds, celosia, plumosa and cosmos. Asparagus Plumosus and Boston ferns supply green color to the group. Johnson the Florist, on Nevin street near Livingston makes room among the ferns and plants in his window for some bunches of the wild white aster. The Garden Florist shop and other attractive stores cater to the buyer who does not care to go to the larger stores. Trepel & Bershal, Livingston and Bond streets, sell plants, bulbs, ever- greens and cut owers. R. G. Wilson, 3-5 South Oxford street, shows plants almost entirely. D. K. Spencek, Ind. — John Eitel & Son, proprietors of the National Show Gar- dens, staged an excellent display of dahlias in this city recently, many dif- ferent varieties being represented. Madoc, Ont. — The Madoc Agricul- tural Society held a fair in this city, October 5-6, with numerous exhibits of flowers, fruit and landscape work. Six hundred displays of blooming plants by school children were noteworthy. Montreal, Que. EXCELLANT DEMAND FOR STOCK. Business continues good with the retailers. Asters of fine quality are coming in and larkspurs, gladioli and dahlias are also noted. Fine orchid and rose stock icontinues to arrive from the Dale estate, Brampton, Ont., in fact, that range seems to be the chief source of supply in cut flowers for the retailers here. PARKS AND SQUARES OF THE CITT. Mount Royal park has probably been spoken and written about as often as any park in Canada or the United States. I found it somewhat different from any preconcieved ideas of it, but it is enough to state that it is one of nature's grand monuments. Although good roads have been con- structed and a strong wall erected around the "lookout"; also a building for a rest station, the greater part of the park is natural scenery. Oaks, maples and white birches are the prin- cipal trees, with a few scattered pieces. A short distance from the summit of the mountain is the residence of Superintendent John Henderson, a noted landscape gardener. A consid- erable area of fairly level land sur- rounds the mansion. In this lawn, which is fenced, there is a magnificent display of bedding work. There are at least 150 beds, all of them of good size, some very large. There are hearts, stars, crescents, ovals and about all the other forms that an ingenious mind could conceive, not omitting the well known Union Jack. From the "Lookout," near the summit of the mountain, there is obtained a fine view of the city, the noble St. Lawrence river and the Victoria bridges. On the opposite side of the mountain, looking across a deep valley, one sees a great city of the dead. Viger Square is near the city hall and court house. While called a square, it is in reality a park of considerable area, has fine trees, (some of them very large, two fountains and a number of flower beds. As late as September 18, the bedding in the parks and squares of the city was in fine condi- tion. In Dominion square, where there is a monument to the memory of Sir John A. Macdonald, and another rep- resenting' the South African soldiers in the Boer war, fine bedding work was noticed. This square covers two city blocks, is near to the Grand Trunk and Canadian Pacific R. R. stations and tourists are repaid by visiting it. There are many fine trees that are delightful shade in summer. Phillips square contains the fine monument in memory of King Edward VII, which occupies large space, and around the base fine bedding work is well ar- ranged. NOTES. Miss Cairns, 296 St. Catherines street, is quite cheerful over the out- look, as she deserves to be, and her store is of the kind that is bound to attract customers. At Campbell's Florists, quite a stock of crotons are noted. They came from the Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther- ford, N. J. Ley & McAllan keep well stocked from the Brampton range and their trade continues good. Ed. Gernaly has a neat store at 110 St. Catherines sti'eet, E., and seems prosperous. At the McKenna range, work is pro- gressing favorably on the new heat- ing plant. Both the stores of the Dominion Floral Co. are doing good business. A. F. F. De Kalb, III. — Harold Walquist and Oscar Gleichmann, Jr., of Rockford, III., will open an up-to-date flower shop on North Third street at an early date. 1921. The American Florist. 633 Narcissus Poeticus Ornatus. Hyacinths ^^^^^i. Miniature, 13-14 ctms $26.00 Firsts, 19 ctms and up. 70.00 Seconds, 17-19 ctms . . 52.50 Forcing. 16-17 ctms. . . 40.00 Bedding,15 ctms and up 35.00 Narcissus (^^^f^i Emperor, Fancy $30.00 Emperor, Double Nose 43 00 Victoria, Fancy 30.00 Victoria, Double Nose 43.00 Golden Spur, Fancy . . 30.00 Golden Spur, Double Nose 34.00 SpuriUS (Single Von Sion) 30.00 Von Sion, Fancy 28.00 Von Sion, Double Nose 35 00 Poeticus Ornatus. ... 1 7.00 SirWatkins 27.00 Princeps 23.00 ALL FALL BULBS For the Most Critical Florists NOW READY All Prices Subject to Change without Notice. Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora Cases Full Standard Sizes and Correctly Stenciled. 12 ctms. bulbs (1400 to case) , 13 ctms. bulbs (1250 to case). 14 ctms. bulbs (1000 to case). Write for Prices. T 1* Early tulips Single Artus $20 Belle Alliance 26 Cramoise Brilliant.. 20 Couieur Cardinal ... 32 Due Van Thol, Scarlet 23 LaReine, Fancy 20 White Hawk 31 Rose Gris de Lin . . . . 20 Rose Luisante 34 Yellow Prince 20 Keiserskroon 22 Vermillion Brilliant. 32 Extra Fine, M ixed . . . 17 Tulips Double Schoonoord 22 Murillo 19 Cour D'Or 25 ImperatorRubrorum 31 Rubra Maxima 22 Per 1000 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Darwins Special Offer: s or 10 choice varieties, our selection. Per 1000 $25 00 Chinese Narcissus Basket, (30 bulbs) $2.75; Mat, (120 bulbs) $10.00 CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE newyork Freesias 1000 Purity, 716 inch $ 8 00 Gen. Pershing, Pink. 30 00 Viola, Lavender 30 00 WHITE CALIAS IH-Wz inch. . .per 100, $ 8 00 Lilium Giganteum NOW READV Ottawa, Ont. A day or more can be profitably spent among the florists and in view- ing the horticultural features of the city, the capital of Canada. The site of the Capitol building on a bold pro- monitory overlooking the Ottawa river is extremely picturesque. Fine lawns and judicious planting in hai'dy shrubs are noteworthy. Taking the electric line for Aylmer we visited the range of R. H. "Wright, which is about 20 minutes' ride from the heart of the city. This range com- prises a block of connected houses, 17 in all, the length of the houses being 400 feet and the width of the block about the same. Roses, carnations, chrysanthemums and violets are be- ing grown in quantity, all on solid beds, and are in good condition. Some of the rose plants are quite large, hav- ing been grown on for a number of years, but are yet producing well. The carnations, for the season, were in good condition, as were the chi-ysan- themums. Bedding plants, adiantum and other ferns, and a variety of minor stock is grown at this range. . The city store, S4 Sparks street, is managed by Charles Wright, a brother to R. H. Wright. The funeral of the late Senator Ed- wards, who was also prominent in busi- ness, September 19, brought many or- ders to the local florists. Exceptional- ly fine designs were noticed and it was stated that orders came in from all over the Dominion and some from the United States. Scrim's retail store, also on Sparks street, is large- and attraative and seems to be doing a good business. The B. Everest, Jameson and Allen stores on Bank street are all seeming- ly prosperous. 634 The American Florist. Oct. 15, f6!!i;$i!i$!lSS!tSii$i!i!t!t!!!!l)S!!0Siii9!i!»!}!l!t!^^ Montgomery's Priscilla That's the name of the new pink rose! The name will be Priscilla probably after the public has had It a while, but we have had to add the prefix to cover the rules of nomenclature. In order to get someone who knows more about roses than we do to give an unbiased, honest opinion on the merits of this rose, we have placed 12 plants of it with each of the following growers: E. G. HUl Co., Bichmond. Ind. Dailledouze Bros., Brooklyn, N. T. Albert F. Amlin^r Co., Mayif^ood, HI. Dnckbain-Piersoii Co.. Madison. N. J. Ro way ton Greenhouses, Kowayton, Conn. UUler Floral Co., Farmington, Utah Wellworth Furni Greenhouses, Downers Grove, 111. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Robert Pye, Nyack, N. T. John Coombs, Hartford, Conn. Frank Schramm, Crystal l-ake, HI. A. S. Burns. Jr., Spring Valley, N. T. Robt. Simpson. Clifton, N. J. Chas. H. Totty Co., Madison, N. J. Noe-Buzicka Co., Madison, N. J, Wm. H. BUlott Co., Madbury. N. H. Anthony Ruzicka, Madison, N. J. W. J. PUcher, Kirkwood, Mo. Jos. Heacock Co.. Boelofs, Pa. Ferrari Bros.. San Francisco, Calif. Peirce Bros., Waltiiam. Mass. Batavia Greenhouse Co., Batavia. HI. Doemline-Schimmel Co., Mt. Clemens. Mich. Wendland & Keimel Co.. SJmhurst. HL Joy Floral Co., Nashville. Tenn. Roberts Rose Co.. Denver, Colo. Geo. C. Weiland, £vanston. HI. I^akeview Rose Gardens, Jamestown, N. ¥. Exeter Rose Conservatories, Exeter, N. H. Bassett & Washburn, Hinsdale, HI. H. O. May, Summit. N. J. Budlons Rose Co.. Auburn, B. I. Dept. of Agriculture, Wasliington, D. C. Gude Bros., Washington, D. C. F. B. Pierson. Tarrytown. N. Y, I^ B. Coddington, Murray Hill, N. J. Jos. H. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. S. Mortensen, Southampton, Pa. Briar ClifT Gardens. Scarborough, N. Y. John H. Dunlop & Son, Richmond Hill. Ont.. Can. J. J. Fallon Co., Lynchburg, Va. GuUett & Sons, Lincoln, HI. Rolf Zetlitz Co., Uma, O. Van Aken Bros. & Sons, Coldwater. Mich. Premier Rose Gardens, May wood, HI. Weiss & Meyer Co., Maywood» HI. Florex Gardens, North Wales. Pa. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh. Pa. Zetlifz Floral Products Co., Dayton, Ohio. Ask them about it, if you will, at any time. They have our permission to tell the truth. "We are going to let this rose sell itselU We shall be simply order takers. S. N. PIERSON, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. ^s/v/^J^■vN^^^s»s^■^J^Jy^^A^^^^^^^^^s^^^^^^^^ Albany, N. Y. FLORISTS' CLUB MEETING. Thirty-two menbers of the Florists' Club on the night of October 6 jour- neyed to the establishment of Wm. Hannell, grower, a short distance out- side of Watervliet, for the monthly meeting. Many of the visitors inspect- ed the fine stock of cyclamen, chrysan- themums, carnations and Scotch heath- er in the various houses. Mr. Hannell has been an extensive and reliable grower for the trade for many years. After admiring the quality of the plants the business of the evening was taken up. It was decided to hold a club flower show in the establishment of the Albany Cut Flower Exchange, Inc., 611 Broadway, November 3. The club has held a show in November for a number of years and efforts are made to make each better than its predeces- sor. The cup, awarded to the Troy florists some time ago for a fine "Say it With Flowers" float has been or- dered, is being engraved and will be presented to the winners at the next meeting. To President Samuel Han- son was awarded a prize, a five dollar gold piece, donated by Edward P. Tracey, for bringing the most members into the club the past year, 14. Wm. Slicker, this city, who represents the A. Ia Randall Co., Chicago, and The Burlington Willow Ware Shops, Bur- lington, la., in this territory, was admitted to membership. After the meeting Host Hannell provided re- freshments and the members of the club enjoyed a social hour before de- parting for their homes. The Novem- ber meeting will be held at the estab- lishment of Henkes Brothers, Newton- ville, on a date to be announced later. VEGETABLE GROWEES' MEETING. Seven hundred or more delegates are expected to attend the annual conven- tion of The Vegetable Growers' Asso- ciation of America, to be held in the state armory, Washington avenue, this city, October 31-November 5. Rail- roads have offered convention rates of one and one-half fare to delegates. Plans are under way for extensive ex- hibits in the drill shed of the armory. These will be in charge of the secre- tary of the association, C. W. Wade, Colunnbus, O. The local committee of which George Curran, president of the Albany Market Gardeners' Associa- tion, is chairman, is perparing an en- tertainment program, one feature of LEUCOTHOE, GREEN Long lengths, $4.50 per 1000. LEUCOTHOE, GREEN, medium lengths, $3.50 per 1000. DYED GREEN SHEET MOSS pe*r^& By giving three to five days' notice when ordering Iveucothoe, will enable us to ship fresh stock direct from the woods to the dealer. Southern Florist Supply Co., Rockwood, Tenn. which will be a banquet. The session of Tuesday evening, November 1, will be held in the state education building with a special programme. The ban- quet, band concert and dance ■will take place on Thursday night, November 3. NOTES. After three days' tour of inspection of white pine forests in Essex and Warren counties, New York, to study the white pine blister rust, members of The Association of State Foresters adopted a resolution urging that a fed- eral appropriation of $300,000 be made to demonstrate methods of control and for the enforcement of a strict quaran- tine against plants that tend to spread the disease. The members on their trip made a careful study of the for- ests in Essex county, where every gradation from the recently infected seedlings to the dead full grown pine was seen. The distribution of the rust from currant and gooseberry bushes to the trees was also shown. The mem- bers of the association were convinced that the disease can be controlled at a reasonable cost by the removal of cur- rant and gooseberry bushes within 200 yards of white pine forests. The asso- ciation went on record also as in favor of a bill before congress to make an appropriation of $150,000 for the con- trol of the pine bark beetle on gov- ernment owned lands in California and Oregon, and also favored the retention of the forest service in the United States Department of Agriculture. Representatives of state forest depart- ments , on 'the tour of the association were : California, Oregon, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Ohio, New York, Pennsyl- vania, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware; also the United States forest service and the bureau, of plant industry. Tentative sketches for a grove in memory of residents of the city who served in the World War have been prepared by Charles D. Lay, landscape gardener. New York, and submitted by him to Commissioner Wallace R. Greenalch, department of public works, and Frank R. Lanagan, city engineer, here. The grove is to be planted in a triangular space at the in- tersection of New Scotland and South Lake avenues, in a residential section of the city. Arnold W. Brunner, New York, a city planner who has worked the past 10 years with the oflicials here in connection with important mu- nicipal improvements, has been re- tained to work in co-operation with the commissioner of public works, the city engineer, and Mr. Lay in the design for an altar to be erected in a secluded part of the grove. Mr. Brunner will also have charge of plans for entrance gates to the grove and the design and location of the base for a flag pole. R. D. Fredericton, N. B. Rains the past few weeks have brought stock back into excellent con- dition, after a very dry summer. Dahlias and nasturtiums are blooming, rather unusual for this time of the year. The first frost of the year was experienced October 5. J. B. 1921. The American Florist. 635 Henderson s Price List of Fall Bulbs READY FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT Selected Dutch Named Hyacintbs Per 100 Per 1000 First size $7.50 $70.00 Second size 5,50 50.00 Forcing size 4.S0 40,00 Single Early Tulips Per 100 Per 1000 Conlenr Cardinal, crimson $3.40 $31.00 Flaminso, bright pink 4.30 39.00 Keizerskroon, scarlet 2.40 21.00 La Relne, yellow S.IO 18.00 Mon Tresor, yellow 3,30 30,00 Pinlc Beauty, rose 3,50 32.00 Prince of Austria, red 2,60 23,00 VermlUon Brilliant, scarlet 3,30 30,00 Yellow Prince 2,30 19,00 Double Early Tulips Per 100 Per 1000 Conronme d'Or, yellow $S.70 $24.00 Alurillo, blush white 2,10 18,00 Vunrbaak, scarlet 3.10 28,00 Bxtra fiine mixed 1,80 16,00 Darwin Tulips Per 100 Per 1000 Baronne de la Tonnaye, bright rose $2,70 $24,00 Clara But. salmon pink 3.40 21,00 Parnconibe Sanders, rose 3,40 31,00 King Harold, purple red 3,10 28,00 LoTeliness, carmine-rose 2.50 22,00 Massachusetts, vivid pink 3,10 28,00 Pride of Haarlem, rose 2,70 24.00 Wm, Copeland, lavender blue 3,50 32,00 Mixed, all colors 2^20 20,00 Cottage or Late Blooming Tulips Per 100 PerlOOO Bouton d'Or, yellow $2,."S0 $20.00 Gesneriana Lutea, yellow 2,50 22,00 Gesneriana Si»athulata Major 2,70 24,00 Ingrlescombe Yellow 2,50 22.00 Mrs, Moon, large yellow 2,00 26,00 Parisian Yellow, yellow 2,30 20,00 Fxtra line mixed 1,80 16,00 Single Narcissi — Trumpet Flowered Per 100 Per 1000 Empress, Mother bulbs $4,60 $42.00 Golden Spur, Mother bulbs 4,40 40,00 Sir Watkin, Mother bulbs 4.70 44,00 Victoria, Mother bulbs 4.70 44,00 Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora Per 100 Per 1000 Select Size (1250 to case) $2.75 $23.50 12-ctm. size (1300 to case) 2,23 20,00 Giant Flowering Crocus Albion, purple Baron Von Bruno, purple DaTid Rizzio, purple La Mnjestueuse, striped Sir Walter Scott, variegated Mont Blanc, white Q.neen of IVetherlands, white Mammoth Yellow Per 100 $1,20 Per 1000 $10,00 Small Flowered Narcissi and Jonquils Per 100 PerlOOO Poetaz Blvlra $3.70 $34.00 Single Jonquils 2,00 18,00 Single Jonquil Rugulosus 2.00 18,00 BULB FIBER cannot be surpassed as a retail seller for planting bulbs. Pcp bu., $1.75; PCP 10 bu., $15.00. X. HENDERSON & CO. 166 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL Lancaster County Amateur Show. Under the auspices of Mrs. Albert M. Herr, who is the head of the hor- ticultural department of the Iris Club, a flower show was staged in the dance hall of the Club house, Lancaster, Pa. The display of dahlias of course was in the majority and the quality made some of the florist visitors sit up and take notice. In addition to the dahlias there were good displays of zinnia, scabiosa, marigolds, dianthus, celosias, petunias, anemone, lantana, heliotrope and two vases of chrysanthemums grown outdoors that surpassed any in- door grown stock in Lancaster or Bal- timore, Md. Another special attrac- tion was a vase of coxcomb with 12- inch heads. In the class for arrangement there were some very artistic effects, a bas- ket of old fashioned marigolds winning out as the best thing in the show by a voting contest. The plant section was not very large but there were some fine begonias and ageratums. The prizes and ribbons were awarded to the amateurs only and Harry K. Rohr- er was the professional end of the judges for the show. H. A. Schroyer and The B. F. Barr Co. each sent hand- some baskets to add to the beauty of the show. H. K. Rohrer brought in a lot of finely finished ferns to help in the decorating and Ira Landis some of his well finished dahlias. W. A. Haw- man, who makes a hobby of dahlias along with his gold fish, had the best collection of varieties in single speci- mens, each one a gem. Adam Flesing- er, a dahlia specialist, had a few very fine flowers staged, but had used his best cut for the York, Pa., fair, H. K. Shaeffer, another dahlia man, had a good display, and from the R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md., a fine collection of named sorts helped to make up what was a very success- ful show. A. M, H. Howell, Mich. — Henry Schroeder will soon complete the building of his new greenhouses and flower shop, mov- ing his range on Byron road to the present location. Sussex, N, J, — Geo. B. Searing, of Newton, N. J., will erect a range of greenhouses on land recently pur- chased at Third and Sycamore streets, this city, in the near future. Madison, Wis. — • The Smith Floral Shop, 112 East Main street, had its formal opening October 1. Geo. V. Smith, the owner, is also proprietor of the Sherman Avenue Floral Co., and will continue the latter establishment. 636 The American Florist. Oct. 15, Yellow Chrysanthemums FANCY DOUBLE WHITE POMPONS Our Roses Are in Full Crop Very Choice KCSSELI., COLUMBIA, PREMTER, CRUSADER 100 Fancy Long ?16.00 to $20.00 Good Medium JIO. 00 to 12.00 G'ood Short 6.00 to 8.00 BUTTERFLY AND OPHELLA Long $12.00 Medium 10. OO SllOTt $4.00 to 6.00 SUNBURST Long $10.00 to $12.00 Medium 8.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 CURRENT PRICE LIST -subject to Market Cbansre. CHRYSANTHEMUMS large flowers, $4.00 to $6.00 per WHITE KILLARNET Per 100 Long $10.00 to $12.00 Medium 8.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 ASSORTED ROSES SPECIAIi OFFERING Good fresh Roses, our selection, in lots of 200 or more, as follows: Per 100 Good medium lengths $10.00 Good short lengths 6.00 Choice, dozen. Pompons (white), 76c to $1.00 per bch. New Fancy Ferns, per 1,000 $2.60 Adlantum. per 100 1.60 to 2.00 Sprengreri, per 100 3.00 Galax, green, per 1.000 2.00 Galax, bronze;- per 1.000 2.00 Asparagus Sprays, per buncli. .36 to M Of miscellaneous flowers now coming into market, we will procure for our customers the best at lowest mairket prices. A trial order solicited. In buying direct of the grower you are assured of fresh stock at all times, £md the most even run of quality possible. BASSEH & WASHBIRN liONG DISTANCE PHONES: CENTRAIi 1457 Oreenhonses: Hinsdale, HI., and Greee StatloB, HI. Notice: — We close at 5 o'clock week days. Closed aU day Sundays OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash Ave., CfilCAOO, ILL. Chicago. STOCK IS VERY SCARCE. The market was completely cleaned up" last Saturday, October S, and stock of all kind is exceeding-ly scarce at this writing. The heavy frost in this vicinity last week practically finished the outdooor fiowers and the cold weather checked the supply of indoor stock. Carnations are in strong de- mand at prices ranging from $2 to $5 per 100 and even more for fancy stock in some varieties. Chrysanthe- niums are selling- at $2 to .$6 per dozen and pompons at 7.5 cents per bunch. California chrysanthemums are arriv- ing regularly and are being shipped direct to the retailers or handled by some of the wholesalers. American Beauty roses clean up at high prices daily with very little stock being of- fered. Mrs. Chas. Russell, Premier and Columbia are bringing' high prices which holds good for Crusader, Mi- lady, Sunburst, Butterfly, Montrose, Victor, Golden Rule. Ophelia, Double White Killarney, Hearst, Dunlop, Nes- bit. Phantom, Ward and Cecile Brun- ner. Short roses are selling at $6 to $8 per 100 with very few obtainable at these figures. Fancy roses are bringing all the way from $15 to $30 per 100. Lily of the valley is holding its o-wn at $8 to $10 per 100, and lilies at $25 per 100. Orchids and gardenias command high prices and the few cal- las that are arriving sell readily at good figures. Feverfe%v, cornflower, gypsophila, strawflowers, violets and sweet peas are included in the offer- ings. Greens are in good supply. CUB FLAG. The city has been gay the past week with bunting in celebration of the fif- tieth anniversary of the great fire of October 9, 1871. Conspicuous in the display is the new city flag, the white field of which is divided into five PERSONAL MEET IT COMING ATTENTION The new names added to our ledger during the summer indicate a great ex- pansion in our fall sales. And, as usual, we have largely increased our grower-connection to provide the stock, needed for the coming demand. Fifty per cent more roses; forty per cent more carnations; a large increase in 'Mums; and corresponding volume in all seasonable miscellaneous stock. Ample facilities for what is coming. Let it come. OLD— RELIABLE— ESTABLISHED— SURE Kennicott^tCothers (S> WHOLESALE FLORISTS-*^ 1921. The American Florist. 637 PETER REINBERe, 'nc WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO Roses-Carnations-'Mums Buy Dlrcpt From the Grovrer r'TTWDlT'Xnr' ■DDTr'T? T TOT ginuiimiiniHiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuriiiiniiiii iiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiriiniiiiriiiiiiin v^ U rvrvCil^l X xrvlV^Ill I il^ I ' Subject to chancre vrithont notice iiiiliiniiniiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiuiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiu^' MRS. CHAS. RUSSELI, Per 100 Specials $20.00 to $25.00 Select 15.00 to 18.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short ., 6.00 to 8.00 OOl,UMBIA Specials 20.00 Select $15.00 to 18.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 6.00 to 8.00 PREMIER Specials .■ 20.00 Select $15.00 to 18.00 Medium 10.00 to 12^00 Short 6.00 to 8.00 Per 100 SUNBURST, OPHELIA, WHITE KILLARNEY Specials Select . . Medium Short . . $18.00 15.00 $10.00 to 12.00 eioo Carnations 4.00 to Chrysanthemum (White and Yellow) . . 3.00 to Adiantum Asparagus, per bunch 35c to 50c: extra fancy 75c Perns., per 1.000 $3.00 Galax, bronze and e'reen. 1,080... 2.00 Leucothoe Spray.s 6.00 5.00 1.50 1.00 EXTRA SPECIAL STOCK BILLED ACCORDINGLY nuiiiiiiimiHiiiuiimiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiimimiimiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiniiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiimiiiliiiililtlillliiiiii ROSES, Our Selection S5.00 \ PAUL R. KLINGSPORN. Manager. I WH9LESALE-GD9WEDS s/^CtJT FL9WEPS'^^ PLANTS ff; 182 North Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone, Central 282 CHICAGO bars, the two outer bars of white rep- resenting the north and south sides and the larger white center bar sym- bolizing the more populous west side. The blue stripes denote the branches of the Chicago river, division lines of the city. The two great formative events in the city's history are symbol- ized by two six-pointed red stars near the staff, one for the Are of 1871 and the other the World's Columbian ex- position of 1893. NOTES. The party leaving this city for the' Toronto, Ont., convention of the Flo- rists' Telegraph Delivery Association included the following : George As- mus. Miss Barnes, Kansas City, Mo.; W. J. Barnes, Kansas City, Mo.; Wal- ter Blackman, Evansville, Ind.; A. Blome, C. E. Falls, Vincent J. Gorly, St. Louis, Mo.; Fred Heinl, Terre Haute, Ind.; Payne Jennings, A. I 'B'ES-ri'l Ni TiHEjliWORtii' M'lJIiC.fJliEYElTHBEADCO. Meyer's Silkaline BEST FOR FLORISTS' USE Made by John C. Meyer Thread Co. 1449-1495 Middlesex St., LOWELL, MASS Lange, Ralph Latham. Minneapolis, Minn.; S. Lundy, Denver, Colo.; John Martens, Minneapolis, Minn.; James Marton, George Mohn, S. Murray. Kan- sas City, Mo.; Arthur Newell. Kansas City, Mo.; Miss Nettie Parker, O. K. Owen, Tei-re Haute, Ind.; I. L. Pills- bury, Galesburg, 111.; E. W. Piper, W. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo.; Herman Schiller, W. J. Smyth, Miss Mary Tierney, Davenport, la. ; F. L. Wash- burn, Bloomington, 111.; Fred C. Web- er, St. Louis, Mo.; Wm. Wienhoeber. and E. W. Wiliams. Paul R. Kling- sporn left for the conveijtion city Tues- day evening. Chas. Grabig, 1843 Irving Park boulevard, is able to be about again 638 The American Florist. Oct. 15, Big Crop of Roses Premier--Coluinbia"Russell"Sunburst Positively the finest stock in this market, particularly Premier, which is a big buy at the prices quoted. Large Cuts of Carnations All the leading varie.ties grown for this market — THE BEST. CURRENT PRICE LIST— S;,U«';!t*No«ce'' PREMIEK. 100 Special $26,00 Long 20.00 Mediuni 15.00 Short $8.00 to 10.00 COIiUMBIA. Special $20.00 Long 16.00 Medium 12.00 Short $8.00 to 10.00 Wlthont Notice KUSSEL,L. 100 Long , $20.00 Medium 12.00 Short 6.00 SCKBTTRST. Long . . .'. $12.00 Medium 10.00 Short 6.00 CARNATIONS. 100 Fancy $6.00 to 6.60 Good 4-00 CHBYSANTHEMUMS. Dozen White (Early Frost) ?4-00 Tellow (Golden Queen) 4.00 to B.OO GREENS. 1000 Ferns $3.00 Asparagus, bunch 50 Sprengeri 50 WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers of Quality Cut Flowers 30 East Randolph Street, L. D. Phone Randolph 2u81 CHICAGO after being on the sick list for several months. He has built up a splendid ■ business the past 14 years when he i started for himself at his present loca- tion and is now the proud possessor of a modern retail establishment. The Kiwanis Club of Rogers Park has been given the honor by the local council of Kiwanis of planting the first of the soldier memorial trees of that organization on the Memory road to Milwaukee, "Wis. A big celebration has been arranged by the Rogers Park club, October 22, when various military and civic bodies will participate in the ceremony there. A bronze marker will be placed beside the tree and J. L. Zender, Birchwood Elorist, will pro- cure the finest one available. Mangel, the Palmer House Florist, is making grand window displays in keeping with his magnificent estab- lishment. An exhibit of artificial fruit this Tveek is attracting the attention of the customers at this store. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is cutting a good supply of roses, especially Pre- mier, of splendid quality. Orchids are in crop at Morton (irove and large quantities of chrysanthemums are be- ing handled at the store. Kennicott Bros. Co. is handling regu- lar shipments of American Beauty roses, which command high prices owing to the extreme scarcity of this variety in this vicinity. Wietor Bros, are cutting quite heav- ily in chrysanthemums which are in strong demand. Roses and carnations are also in good supply at this house. A. Li. Vaughan & Co. are having a strong demand for stock from out-of- town points and are pleased with business as a whole for the past season. The American Bulb Co. report the fall import bulb business highly sat- factory to date and is planning a vigor- ous campaign in spring stocks. Permanite (Prepared Putty) Permanite is a well known product and highly recommended for glazing greenhouse sash; also used to pre- vent leaks in gutters, etc. Per 1 gallon can $2.00 Per 5 gallon can 9.50 Machine for using "Permanite," each 6.B0 Rubber Putty Bulb, each 1.40 PERMANITE THINNER when Glazing Points The Perfection Glaziue Points (double pointed) are very desirable for florists' use. Per box of 1000, $0.60 Cane Sticks Per 100 Per 500 Per 1000 6 to 7 feet long...$I.75 $8.00 $14.60 Rubber Aprons Good, large size, best quality, can be used either for store or green- house work. Price, each $1.25 Used to thin "Permanite same is too heavy for use. Price, per gal $1.50 Complete list of many other items free. One Floral Art Album given, free with any order of $25.00 or more. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO., Wliolesale Florists 1324 Pine Street, ST. LO0IS, MO. Max Awizzus is back on the job at the Zech & Mann store after enjoying a two weeks' vacation. He is driving a new Dort. Peter Reinberg, Inc., reports business as brisk, with the sales running con- siderably ahead of those of last sea- son. Chas. Pike, of St. Charles, attended the celebrations of state Masons here this week, representing his local breth- ren. A Henderson & Co. are busy in the retail department and the shipping of trade bulb orders continues lively. '.•iiinninliilillllllliliiliilitillliiliilliiriiltiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiHiiimiimiiiiiiminnilini^ I Oriental Goldfish | & Supply Co. c = I Send for catalogue. i 1 3757 Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago | ^ii.iiiiniiiiiiiiiiniiinnitiiiiiiitiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiimiiinniiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiir Mention the American Florist when writing The B. P. Winteraon Co. is supplying its customers with well-grown Boston ferns. 1921. The American Florist. 639 CARNATIONS Good supply of all the leading com- mercial varieties grown for this market. ROSES=='MUMS==POMPONS Lilies-Sweet Peas—Orchids- Valley—Feverfew—Callas—Greens—Etc. PLACE YOUR REGULAR ORDERS WITH US ^\iXmif^hm ^ To PHONES: CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-734- CENTRAL 2572 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago Chrysaothemams, Roses, Carnations, Sweet Peas, Valley, Orchids, Lilies, Etc. Steady supply of choice stock at the right price. Get the best — Order here. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOIiSESAIjE FliOBISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. The Joseph Foerster Co. is disposing of good sized shipments of home- grown chrysanthemums and sweet peas in addition to its regular line of stock. Martin Nielsen, formerly of A. Lange's force, who recently opened a -retail store at 3346 Lawrence avenue, i-eports business highly satisfactory. George Wienhoeber is featuring fine chrysanthemum flowers, choice orchids and dwarf evergreens. The J. A. Budlong Co. is enjoying' splendid business, especially in the shipping department, and reports a complete cleanup in stock each day. Paul Klingsporn, manager of the Chicago Flower Growers' Association, left October 11 to attend the F. T. D. convention at Toronto. Bassett & Washburn are in good crop with roses and chrysanthemums, which are in strong demand, especially from out-of-town points. Vaughan's Seed Store is shipping giganteum lily bulbs and reports in- creased retail demand since the cooler weather set in. Hans Jepsen is cutting some fine Golden Queen chrysanthemums three weeks earlier than usual. E. C. AmJing arrived last week from California and is greeting his old friends at the store. - The chrysanthemum show banquet will be held at Auditorium hotel; No- vember 17. Fleischman has one of his windows tastefully filled with well colored cro- tons. A. Lange says the September busi- ness was ahead of that of last year. 640 The American Florist. Oct. 15, 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, Chicago Florists' Club. The regTilar meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club was held at the Ran- dolph hotel, October 6, President Ko- hout in the chair. The names of Charles Elliott, Park Ridge; Oscar Nelson, Melrose Park, and Wm. Abra- hamson were presented as candidates for membership. T. E. Waters: stated that favorable progress was being made with the chrysanthemum show to be held at the Auditorium hotel, No- vember 16-17, and George Asm'us, chairman of the National Flower Show committee, emphasized the ne- cessity of a good representation of the local trade at the National Flower Show, Cleveland, C, March 25-April 1. Herman Schiller, president of the Up Town Chicago Exposition Associa- tion, announced his organization would hold an exhibition at the Broadway armory, November 1-5, inclusive, and that arrangements were being made to stage a flower show in connection. He requested the active co-operation of the Chicago Florists' Club in making it a success. The members present heartily agreed to this plan and it was decided to notify all members of the club of the action taken. Peter Pear- son, president of the Commercial Flower Growers' Association of Chi- cago, remarked that the growers in the Chicago district had not taken the in- terest they should in flower shows, but with the excellent material at their disposal, should stage frequent exhibi- tions, which the public was. glad to visit. Messrs. Hans Jepsen and Otto H. Amling also spoke on this subject. Mr. Jepsen displayed a very fine vase of Golden Queen chrysanthemums, the flowers being cut three weeks earlier than usual. A vote of thanks was ten- dered Mr. Jepsen by the club. The chrysanthemum show banquet will be held at the Auditorium hotel, November 17. ProTldence, R. I. COOLER WEATHER HELPS TRADE. Trade the past week has been rather brisk, and with the advent of cooler weather, it sure is slowly picking up. Asters are finishing up this week and gladioli are now gone. Roses, owing to the shortage of other stock, are ad- vancing in price every day. Carnations are still very poor and have very little demand. Chrysanthemums are good and meet a ready sale at all times. Some excellent Asparagus plumosus is coming in to this market now^ from the south and is sold at sight, no real good stock being cut here as yet. An early frost is looked for now, which will finish all of the outside flowers. NOTES. M. Sannotti, of Thornton, who re- cently opened the Curley Greenhouse on Harkness street, has opened a re- tail store on Atwell's avenue, catering to the large Italian population on Fed- eral hill. He now has two large ranges of glass, in addition to his store, and has every house planted with a big crop of stock ahead of him. The street men are out again, sell- ing large quantities of short stem car- nations at 20 cents a dozen. They do well on the main thoroughfare of the city. Albert Holcher is cutting very fine chrysanthemums and will cut some large stocks all through the season. H. A. T. Commercial Flower Growers' of Chicago. The next regular meeting of the Com- mercial Flower Growers of Chicago takes place at the Randolph hotel. Thursday, October 20, at S p. m. The flower show committee, appointed by President Pearson at our last meeting consisting of Peter Pearson. Otto H. Amling, August Poehlmann, Joseph Kohout. Andrew Benson, H. C. Blewitt. Bmil C Blameuser, James Psenicka and Edward Assa, sees the great op- portunity to bring the flowers to the attention of the general public in the coming Uptown Exposition to be held at the Broadway armory, November 1-5. and in behalf. of the growers' associa- tion, we will give whole-hearted sup- port and already have the pledge of a number of growers who will furnish stock to be worked up artistically by retailers for display. Otto H. Amling, Sec'y. Rochester, N. Y. TRADE HELPED BY COOLER WEATHER. With the coming of cool, crisp weather autumn trade has been stimu- lated and a general improvement felt. Carnations of good quality are now" arriving. Cactus dahlias are of excel- lent quality but the supply is limited. Roses have been much improved by the cool weather, and with the excep- tion of the white varieties the supply is sufficient for all purposes. An ex- cellent lot of lily of the valley is seen although more could be used. Orchids are again plentiful after the shortage in September. Early chrysanthemums are arriving in quantity from Califor- nia. Laurel sprays, asparagus, galax and green goods are in liberal supply. Primroses and begonias are being dis- posed of as flowering plants. ' NOTES. James Vlck's Sons report a busy week in bulbs for autumn planting and good sales of nursery stock, Bos- ton ferns, etc. Geo. Case has been as- sisting at the firm's "wholesale depart- ment on State street. Jean M. Keller, son of J. Michael Keller, was married October 8 to Miss Marian Smith, this city, and will make their home in Akron, O. Geo. Kramer is preparing for the holiday trade by working up special- ties. He recently returned from a business trip to Buffalo. The trade extends sympathy to Al- bert Gusshans, his mother having died October 2, Visitor': Alex. A. Abraniowitz, of Philip L. Carbone, Inc., Boston, Mass. CHESTER. liOns Distance Central 3283 Pboneii Central 32S4 Our Offerings Include: LILIES Absolutely the finest supply of Cut Lilies in this market. ROSES COLUIO^IA RUSSELL White Killamey Butterfly Crusader Sunburst Eillarney Brilliant Ward Ophelia Premier MISCELLANEOUS Valley Cattleyas Calendulas CARNATIONS CHRYSANTHEMUMS SWEET PEAS VIOLETS GREENS Plumosus Sprengeri Bronze and Green Galax Perns Adiantiun Smilax Mexican Ivy Boxwood 1921. The American Florist. 641 Fall Business is opening up strong for those who Lse Budlong's Flowers Line Up with the Progressive Element of the Trade and Make Your Business Grow RUSSELL COLUMBIA PREMIER MILADY HEARST OPHELIA Autumn Roses Do you want a good White Rose ? If so, order our Double White Killarney, the only good white on the Chicago market. SUNBURST BUTTERFLY DUNLOP MONTROSE NESBIT H^P' Use Nesbit Roses ; they more than serve the purpose of Sweet Peas CARNATIONS ^''"^l^^^'^T^^^^^"' in Good Supply CHRYSANTHEMUMS-White-Yellow-Pink Use Our Valley for Your Wedding Work Once Tried You Will Not Be Satisfied with Any Other All Greens: Ferns, Adiantum, Plumosus, Sprengeri, Mexican Ivy If you want good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best located Wholesale Cut Flower House. J. A. Budlong Co. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Wholesale Cut Flowens and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., L^S's't.. CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Siiecialty Prices As Low As Others. SM^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. We are In daily touch with market conditions, and when a decline takea place you can reply upon orders sent us receiving such benefit. WE ARE CLOSED ALL DAY SUNDAY. J Columbus, 0. GRADUAL IMPROVEMENT NOTED. The demand for stock of all kinds continues to increase The improve- ment is seen not only in the increased number of orders booked but also in larger orders on the average. This is ■due to the approach of the social sea- son, opening of the various schools and to the general revival of business. The unemployment situation here has im- proved materially and this is being re- flected in the trade to a marked extent. The supply of flowers is generally good and the quality is high class. Chry- santhemums of fair quality are arriv- ing, but the blooms are still rather small, the season just beginning. Car- nations are coming in rapidly and the quality is excellent, bringing $2 to $3.50 per dozen. Prices for early chryanthe- mums are around $4 per dozen. Roses are still one of the staple lines and the principal kinds are Premier, Sunburst, Butterfly and Columbia. The season for garden flowers is about over. Dahlias 642 The American Florist. Oct. 15, F RNE St C OMPANY 30 E. Randolph Street -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Southern Wild Smilax, $7.50 per case THE E. F. WINTERSON CO., i?M;ce^^eK!!c2;?:Si Chicago, 111. Preservers of Natural Foliages LA PORTE, IND, Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets, norists* Supplies and Decorative Noveitie are still plentiful -vs^hile. gladioli are finisiied. Marigolds and lilies are offered to a limited extent. Colder weather which has prevailed will tend to change the varieties on the market. FLOWER growers' AND DEALERS' ASS'N. The postponed meeting of the Flower Gi-owers' and Dealers' Association was held at the rooms of the Franklin Park Floral Co., October 4, with a large at- tendance, 20 members being present. The principal business was the report of Walter Stephens, of the S. F. ■ Stephens & Son Co., who attended the meeting of the state association at Cleveland. He gave a full report of the proceedings, showing the enthus- iasm which had developed among the state officers and also members of the Ohio association. There was also a , discussion of business conditions in this city and all present reported an im- provement. Plans are being made for the next meeting which will be held early in . Noveinber, the place to be an- nounced later. No steps were taken ito carry out the co-operating advertis- ii'iiing and publicity campaign, but that I [matter will lively be considered at the looming session. Carl Jagsch is presi- '"'dent and Edward D. Ludwig, secretary of ,the association. '.'\ /The Wilson Seed & Floral Co., 2o i feast Town street, has been doing some 'i|attractive advertising to stimulate 'business. "Whose Wedding Anniver- ffeary Comes This Month?" is the theme S[of ffe notices sent out vrith an attrac- i»tive cut. A well chosen remembrance i iof flowers is urged as one of the best gifts that can be made on wedding an- niversaries. Cards are enclosed to be returned to the company. On the cards a^e spaces for the wife's birthday anniversary, the wedding anniversary, the mother's birthday anniversary and other events. In case the card is filled out the company reminds the signer of the anniversaries in time to select the floral offering. The Tjoard of purchase, October 5, received bids on a large number of trees and shrubbery for the public parks of the city. In all about 7,000 different trees and shrubs were specified in the contract and four bids were received, namely: Storrs-Harrison Co., Paines- ville, O.; Moon & Co.. Morrisville, Pa.; Leo Weltz & Co., Wilmington, O., and Kohenkie & Son, PainesviUe. The con- tract will be awarded soon. The larger part of the trees and shrubs will be planted in Franklin park, under the direction of James Underwood, director of parks. J- W. L,. GREEN SHEET MOSS Fadeless, per bag, $3 50 Natural, " " 1.75 KNUD NIELSEN Evergreen, Ala. Golden Yellow Sweet Peas McClenahan's Yellow Flower Dye Send for sufficient to make one quart. Price $1.00, prepaid. McCL£NAHAN'S GREENHOUSES 40tti and Fhillips Sts., Oklahoma City, Ok la Indianapolis, Ind. NATIONAL SHOW GARDENS. The tenth annual display of dahlias by the National Show Gardens attract- ed many visitors to Spencer, Ind., October 6, which was known as Adver- tising Club day, in honor of visiting advertising clubs of the Wabash val- ley. Between 12 000 and 15,000 blooms were used as souvenirs for the visiting clubs. In the display, arranged in the basement of the E. T. Barnes country home, (the old Calvin Fletcher home), many baskets and vases of cut blooms were displayed. Rug and carpet designs were made of bloom heads, besides other designs of unique nature. Some of the outstanding features of the dis- play were the new types and varieties of dahlias produced by Mr. Barnes, and something over 350 of these new varieties were made into a carpet of over 1,000 blossoms, no two alike. The beautiful grounds, which were land- scaped 50 years ago by Calvin Fletch- er, who later laid out the city of Pasa- dena, Calif., were very attractive for the big field of dahlias, with literally millions of flowers in full bloom. These features struck the visitors with such force as to cause involuntary exclama- Prepared Magnolia Bronze, Violet, Green, Red. Prepared Oak Sprays Prepared Beech Sprays Dyed Green Sheet Moss Fancy and Dagger Ferns Southern Wild Smilax Write or wire The Decorative Greens Go. KINSTON, ALA. H. C. Willis Duncan Jackson Mention the American Florist when writing ARE YOU USING Cut Evergreens FOR FUNERAL WORK 7 They are more satisfactory — they cost you less — it is fashionable to use them. Then why not get in line and order them from us? Place an order for shipment each Ist and 15th. THUJA OCCIDENTAUS TSUCA CANADENSE With or without fruit are the sellers. Order a sample shipment today. BOTANICAL NURSERY CO. WILD FLOWERS 1 103 Court St., LAPEER, MICH. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYrHING 1HE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. 1921. The American Florist. 643 John Kruchten Co 30 East Randolph Street, ( Not Incorporated ) WHOLESALE FLORISTS li. D. Phone Central SOie-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. WeIUIHD' flower crowers t54N.WABASHAVEft7.iro°; TELEPHONE CEN1IULS79 /unn^ tions of delight and wonder. During the visit ol the advertising clubs a movie operator made films of the vis- itors i in the gardens and about the grounds. The National Show Gardens grow more gladioli than dahlias and Mr. Barnes plans to have a similar ex- hibit of these flowers in July of next year. The Association of Indiana Flo- rists has been asked to meet here at the gardens in September, 1922, at which time several other florists' socie- ties will be invited. STATE FLOEiSTS ASS'N OF INDIANA. Methods of controlling insect pests and plant diseases were discussed by Harry G. IMetz, assistant state ento- mologist, before a meeting of 75 mem- bers of the State Florists' Association recently in the store of Smith & Young, florists, 228 East Ohio street. At a dinner given for the association at the Athenaeum, Thomas Snyder, secretary of the National Association of Commercial Haulers, made an ap- peal to the delegates to subscribe a fund to fight the proposed double tax- ation on trucks. BYed I^emon, a cut flower grower of Richmond, Ind.. ex- hibited new specimens of white and yellow roses. An effort will be made by the association to bring the 1922 flower show of the Chrysanthemum So- ciety of America to this city. More than 20 greenhouses were visited by the delegates. They were entertained at the Independent Athletic Club for luncheon. NOTES. E. T. Barnes, president of the Na- tional Show Gardens, gave an informal address to more than 100 flower lovers at the Heinl flower shop, Terre Haute, Ind., recently. The greater part of his talk was on the care and growth of dahlias, bringing oiit some of the most fundamental and interesting points connected with the cultivation of dahlias. He also explained the causes for failures to raise large blos- soms and made some interesting points in regard to plant propagation. Flo- rists and dahlia producers from all E.C.AMLINGCO. I The Largest, Best Equipped, | g Most Centrally Located g I WIIOLESflLE I I GUT FLOWER HOUSE I I IN CHICAGO I I 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO | L. D. Phones: CENTRALS 1978 li^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ VlioMefIo¥crM^KeU ChicaEO CURRENT PRICE LIST Dozen Roses, Beauty $ 4.00 to $ 8.00 Per 100 Mrs. Chas. Russell 6.00 to 30.00 Butterfly 6.00 to 30.00 Columbia 6.00 to 30.00 Dunlop 6.00 to 30.00 Premier 6.00 to 30.00 Hoosier Beauty... 6.00 to 26.00 Killarney Brilliant 6.00 to 20.00 "White Killarney.. 6,00 to 20.00 Mrs. G'eo, Shawyer 6.00 to 20.00 Milady 6.00 to 30.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward. 6.00 to 20.00 Sunburst 6.00 to 30.00 Ophelia S.OO to 20.00 Dble. "W. Killarney 6.00 to 20.00 Cecile Brunner.. 4.00 " Our Selection . . . 6.00 Calendulas 2.00 to 4.00 Daisies 2.00 to 3.00 Chrysanthemums, per doz 2.00 to 5.00 Pompoms, per bunch... .75 Cattleyas, per doz 18.00 to 24.00 Vallev 8.00 to 10.00 Carnations 3.00 to 6.00 Lilies, per 100 20.00 to 26.00 Adiantum 2.00 to 3.00 Ferns per 1,000 3.00 Qalax per 1,000 2.00 Leucothoe i.oo Sprengeri. Plumosus Sprays 36c to 50c per bunch Mexican Ivy i.oo Boxwood, 36c per lb., case 9.00 Southern Wild Smllax, per case 7.50 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist when writinp parts of the world send to Mr. Barnes for advice in raising this flower and the Terre Hauteans interested in flow- er production took advantage of the exceptional opportunity of information from a world expert. The show held in connection consisted of 7,000 flowers, including about 500 varieties. The Jeff McDonald Florist Co., Crawfordsville. Ind., has filed a final certificate of dissolution with the sec- retary of state here. E. B. THE CBRYSANTHEMUM MANUAL By Elmer D. Smith FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Ordei American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago Mention the American FJorist iohen writing A. L. Randall Co., fSMHSai Wabash Ave., and Lalie St SMMCa ^B3SS CHICAGO, ILL. C93S) Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing George Reinberg WHOLESALE FLORISTS Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Columbia. Russell. Milady, White Killarney and Kil- larney Brilliant Roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHIOAGO Mention the American Florist when writing NEW IMPORTATION MINIATURE VELVET PANSIES 13.60 per sross. MINIATURE RED POPPIES. 11.80 per gross CLOTH CARNATIONS White, Ward, Dark, Red Pink. $J5.00 per 1000 SAM SELIGMAN 116 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing 644 The American Florist. Oct. 15, Plenty of | Orchids! I GOOD QUALITY | land a moderate price covers the| I present market conditions on Cat- | jtleyaS— $1.00 for the best. | I Beauties I On short notice we can furnish | I them in quantity. Can we interest j I you in regular shipments? A| I sample shipment will convince I I you that you cannot buy better! I Beauties. [The Leo Niessen Co.| I 1201 Race Street I PHILADELPHIA, - PA. | I Branches: Baltimore, Wasbintfton. ^jiiumiiiniiiinniimiiiiii i ill i liiiil n ii ninin i n i nm u nilliii i ni iiiiM munB CHOICE ROSES, All Grades. CARNATIONS, EASTER LILIES and All Seasonable Flowers. Tliis is the exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots. 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. VlioMeno¥crM^KeU Phlladelitlila. ALL STOCK SELLING WELL. That the weather plays an important part in the demand for flowers was seen in the wind up of last week, when with a temperature that made over- coats necessary there sprang- up a strong demand that cleaned the mar- ket at stiffening prices all along the line. Shipments of all kinds except possibly dahlias were lighter, the rose section on which the market so largely depends being distinctly short. Length of stem and quality are increasing and before long the winter standard will be reached. American Beauties and the specials in the tea classes have sold up close the past week. Carnations are adding inches to their stems each week and will soon be in the running. Easter lilies are holding to top market price, they being now in the hands of comparatively few growers. Cattleyas are quite plentiful, labiata being in crop with all growers. Exceptionally fine lily of the valley in quantity is now available every day. There are more chrysanthemums about but noth- ing choice as yet. Next week is likely to see a few of the larger flowered sorts. Single violets are now in, sweet but that's all. Dahlias have sold up well the past week, particularly the specials, the lower grades being jobbed off as low as %1 per 100 in large lots. Cosmos is plentiful and sells fairly well as a filler. There is still quite Philadelphia, Oct. Roses, Beauty, special . . . . fancy " Ophelia Columbia Mrs. Charles Kussell Killarney Hadley Sunburst Wards " Premier • • Adiantum Asparagus, bunches Asparagus, strings Asters Calendulas Carnations Cattleyas Dahlias Easter Lilies Lily o£ the Valley Smilax Snapdragons, per doz Larkspur, per dozen Gladioli 12. Per 100 30.004 16.00S 3.00(§ 4.00S 8.00(8 2.00S 10.00(S 4.00lg 3.00(8 6.00(i l.OOJ .76(8 1.00(S l.BO(S 2.00(i .760 2.00(i 20.00(i 6.00( .76« .BOC 3.00 (i 60.00 26.00 12,00 16.00 26.00 6.00 26.00 16.00 6.00 16.00 1.50 .50 1.00 3.00 3.00 I 0.00 I 1.00 8.00 25.00 ) 10.00 .35 1.50 I 1.60 I 6.00 BOSTON, Oct. 12. Per 100 30 00@100 00@ 16. .00® 12. .00® 16. .00® 16. ,00® 16. .00® 12, 00® 12. 00® 10. .00® 12 00® 16 00® 16. 00® 16. ,00® 16 50® 2. .60® 2, 50® 1, 12. 1, .00® 2 .00® 1 12 1 12 00® 36 00 00 .00 00 00 .00 .00 00 00 .00 .00 00 00 .00 .00 .00 .00 00 .00 .00 .60 00 .60 ,00 00 .00 .00 .75 .00 .00 .00 Roses, American Beauty.. $8. Russell 6. Dunlop l. " Pilgrim 6. Crusader 6. White Killarney .... 6. Ward * Maryland 4. Hoosier Beauty 4, " Oolumbia 4 Hadley 6 Premier 6. ;' Ophelia 6. Butterfly 6 Cecile Brunner .... 1 Adiantum C-C" ^ Asparagus bchs., per ben.. Asparagus Strings, dozen... B. Buttons Cosmos Coreopsis Cattleyas, per doz Delphinium Lily of the Valley Longiflorum Lilies . . . Smilax, per doz Gladioli Swansonia, per bch 50® Chrysanthemums 2.60® Carnations 3.00® Violets BUFFALO^ Oct. 12. Per 100 Roses. White Killarney .. .$3.00® $10.00 Dbl. Wht. Killarney 3.00® 10.00 Richmond 3.00® 10.00 Maryland 3.00® 10.00 Sunburst 3.00® 12.00 Columbia 6.00® 20.00 Ophelic 4.00® 16.00 Russell 6,00® 20.00 Premier 6.00® 20,00 Cecile Brunner 3,00(81 4.00 Asters l-OO®, 3.00 Calendulas 1-00® 2.00 Easter Lilies 20.00® 25,.00 Mignonette 2,00® 3.00 Rubrum Lilies 6.00® 10..00 Snapdragons LOO® 2.00 Sweet Peas 40® 1.00 Gladioli 4,00® 6,00 Chrysanthemum Golden ,„ „^„. Glow 20,00® 35,00 Chrysanthemums, White ,, .25,00® 35.00 a Stock of gladioli but these cool nights will soon wind it up. PRODUCTIOlSr CONTROLS PRICES. Cbarles E. Meehan ventures the opinion, which of course is well kno%vn, as he says to all, although he thinks there are some growers who don't seem to have yet caught on to the fact, that production governs prices. This is particularly true of some of the dahlia growers, truckers and farmers in New Jersey who, seeing their neigh- bors who had had considerable experi- ence getting good money from their acres of dahlias the past few years, also took a chance along the same line £1111 lltlltllllllllllKlirt IIIIIIIIIIIIIIKIII IllllllllUlllllllllllllllllimil'^ I Philadelphia Growers' I I Cut Flower Market I A NEW OUTLET FOR \ I CUT FLOWERS | I The above named corporation an- | I nounce the opening of a Growers' | I Cut Flower Market at | I No. 7 South Mole St., | i in the heart of the wholesale dis- j I trict, where in their well arranged [ I building they are fully equipped for | I up-to-date handling of Plants and | i Cut Flowers. j I Consignments Solicited I WILLIAM C. LYNCH, Manager | [Philadelphia Growers'! I Cut Flower Market | I No. 7 South Mole St., | PHILADELPHIA. PA. \ riiiiiiiiiiiriiiniiiiriiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiifr Mention the American Florist tohen writing Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OF MERIT staple Baskets and Seasonable Noveltle* in Quantity JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO tS09-lSll N. 2nd St., PhUa., Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Berger Bros. The Choice of the Marl^et in EASTER LILIES, ROSES and All Popular Flowers. Exceptional Service. 1609 Sansom St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. and in consequence there Is a glutted market and they get little or nothing in returns. It is much the same with greenhouse stocks, with the market flooded it is hard to maintain prices in fact sell at any satisfactory figure, al- though ttte grower whose shipments grade up into the special classes sel- dom has any complaint to ntake with 1921. The American Florist. 645 nOLTON & nilNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens CUT FLOWERS PLANTS. BULBS FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE, - WIS. Write Por Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402^ Pine St., St. Lonls, Ikfot Pittsburgh Gut Flower Go, WHOLESALE FLORISTS Growers of Quality Flowers 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. Tiis returns. It is the quantity of in- "ferior stock thrown on the market that ■clogs the wheels and keeps prices ■down all along the line. Quality first, last and all the time is what we need, not just in the top grades but in the medium priced stock as well, then over- production, while still difficult to han- dle, will be moved at much better -prices. FLORISTS' CLUB MEETING. The return of the Florists' Club to the Adelphia hotel for its October -meeting October 4 was marked with a good attendance and an exhibition ■of plants and cut flowers. The foliage house plants from W. K. Harris ■were splendid stock. Zeiger & Sons, Ger- mantown, staged a vase of superb Golden Glow chrysanthemums, while the ■vase of White 'Delight carnations from H. Weiss & Sons, Hatboro, Pa., were exceptionally good for the time of year. The meeting was interesting from a local standpoint, a number of suggestions made by the executive committee causing considerable discus- sion. The feature of the evening was the paper on "Early Clirysanthemums," prepared and read by Ernest J. F. ''eiger, an expert grower, who went into great detail giving a most valua- ble treatise on the subject. He was rewarded with great applause and a standing vote of thanks. NOTES. Just before the closing hour. .5 p. m., is a busy time at the Leo Niessen Co. market these days. The dahlia stock for out-of-town orders for dis- tant points arrive by trucks between 4 :.30 and .5 o'clock. As soon as it is in, all start to wrapping and addressing the various packages, which are soon on their way, half by parcel post and ^^iiimiiiniiiiiiiiuuinnuiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiMiisuiiiiuiiiiiiniiiiiiuiiyiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiw I GUST. RUSCH & CO. I ^(Oiiiiiiniiiiiiigiiiiiii^ WHOLESALE FLORISTS ^lUiiiniiiiiiiiniiiiiiD)^ I Jobbers in Fioi'isfs' Supplies | I ileadqiiarters of tlie Cudaliy Roses | m Phone Main 1245. P.O. Box 506 IMII lAfAl IICISIS lilfIC 1 p 444-446 Milwanlcee Street mlLYVMUlXCLf WI2. = %iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiniiininiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifliiiNiiiiiiuin Mention the American Florist when writing WloMe Hover MM'KeU Pittsburgh, Oct. 12. Per 100 Rosea, Beauty, spl., per doz. 6.00 " " fey., per doz. 5.00 " " ex., per doz. 4.00 " " No. 1, per doz. 1.50 American Legion . 6.00® 20.00 Klllarney 4.00® 12.00 Maryland 4.00® 12.00 Sunburst 4.00® 12.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 4.00® 12.00 Russell 6.00@ 20.00 " Columbia 6.00® 20.00 Ophelia 4.00® 15.00 Hilda 4.00® 12.00 Premier 6.00® 20.00 Madam Butterfly .. 4.00® 16.00 Carnations 2.00® 4.00 Chrysanthemums, per doz. 2.00® 4.00 Dahlias 4.00® 6.00 Lilies 26.00 Valley 6.00® 8.00 Ferns, per 1,000 3.00 Galax, per 1.000 2.00 Plumosus, per bunch .50 Sprengeri, per bunch .60 Smilax. per doz. strings.... 3.00 Tritoma, per doz ■ 1.50 Cincinnati, Oct. 12. Per 100 Roses, Premier $6.00® $18.00 Russell 6.00® 18.00 Columbia 6.00® 18.00 Butterfly 6.00® 18.00 White Killarney ... 6.00® 18.00 Pink Killarney 6.00® 18.00 Sunburst 6.00® 18.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 6.00® 18.00 Ophelia 6.00® 18.00 Baby Doll 3.00® 4.00 Asters 1.00® 4^.00 Chrysanhemums, per doz.. 2.00® 4.00 Cosmos, per dozen bchs... 1.60® 2^00 Dahlias 2.00® 6.00 Easter Lilies 16.00® 20.00 Perns, per 1,000 3.00 Gala.x. per 1,000 1.50 Plumosus (south) per bch. . .25 Smilax, per string 16® .25 Rubrum 4.00® 8.00 Leucothoe 6.00 the balance by express. Mr. Niessen says the dahlia season is winding up much better than it opened and may yet turn out to be fairly good for the growers. Mark P. Mills is doing herculean work as a collector for the publicity fund of the Society of American Flo- rists, turning in over $4,000 in the past three weeks, and says he is not done yet. Mark is certainly a hustler when he gets going; our hats are off to him. iimiiimmiimimimimiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiimiiimmniiiiiiiiimiimiiiiiiitimiini THE McCALLUM CO. Mannfactnrers — ^Importers FLORISTS' SUPPUES Headquarters: PITTSBURGH, PA. jiiuuuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiliilitiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiliiuuiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiimiiiilliiii Mention the American Florist when writing MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Snpplles 218 North Fifth St. Send list in for quotations. St. Louis, Oct. 12. Per 100 Rosea, Premier 3.00® 16.00 White Killarney ... 2.00® 8.00 " Columbia 3.00® 10.00 Ophelia 3.00® 8.00 Russell 4.00® 16.00 Ward 4.00® 8.00 Sunburst 4.00® 12.50 Asters 3.00® 6.00 Carnations 3.00® 6.00 Dahlias, per 1,000 2.00® 6.00 P.ancy Dahlias, per doz.... 1.20® 4.00 Delphinium 50 @ .75 Gladioli '. 3.00® 6.00 Leucothoe .75 Valley 8.00 Galax, green, per 1,000.... 1.60 " bronze, per 1,000. 1.75 Perns, per 1,000 2.50 Milwaukee, Oct. 12. Per 100 Roses, KiU'n'y, W. Klll'n'y 4.00® 12.00 Premier 6.00® 26.00 Ophelia 4.00® 15.00 Columbia 6.00® 20.00 " Ward 4.00® 8.00 Hoosier Beauty ... 6.00® 16.00 Butterfly 4.00® 18.00 Carnations 3.00® 4.00 Grypsophila, per bunch. 26® .35 Larkspur, per bunch 35® .50 Fancy Ferns, per 1000.... 3.00 Asparagus, per bunch 50® .75 Dahlias 4.00® 6.00 Gladioli 4.00® 6.00 Lilies, per doz 3.00 Chrysanthemums, per doz. 3.00® 5.00 646 The American Florist. Oct. 15, Charls H. Grakelow has purchased a property on Sixteenth street below Market street. This is in the whole- sale district, in fact served as a cut- flower commission house for several years. Wonder if Charlie, who is a large buyer, contemplates, etc. A splendid autumn business is re- ported by Leonard Zeiger, of the Jos. G. Niedinger Co. Their demand for vase and plant baskets includes the whole line large and small. Magnolia wreaths are also good sellers. Celluloid roses and other flowers with exceptionally lifelike texture and colors are features of the H. Bayers- dorfer & Co. stock. They are a recent importation from Paris, France. John C. Gracey, wife and daughter left October 7 for the Florists' Tele- graph Delivery Association convention at Toronto, Ont. They Intend stopping off at several places en route. David Cleary, formerly with the S. S. Pennock Co. force, is now with the Philadelphia Wholesale Cut Flower Co.. his first return to the busmess since the great conflict. A greatly Increased demand has been experienced by John Berger the past week. Early chrysanthemums, dahlias, carnations and choice roses are features here. The Robert Craig Co. report many orders for cyclamens to be forwarded as soon as they come in bloom. Their stock this year is exceptionally fine. The Philadelphia Growers' cut Flower Market gained five new grow- ers the past week and Manager Lynch says there are more in prospect. Eugene Bernheimer and family mo- tored to Ocean City, N. J., on Friday last, where they spent the week end. K. Hew York. BUSINESS NOT UP TO 1920 AVEKAGE. Although business is slowly improv- ing the wholesalers who preserve a fairly even balance between extreme optimism and pessimism are generally agreed that it is not as good as it was this time last year. While the hot wave of the last of September has passed, the weather continues fair and mild, a great inducement, for those that can afford it, to take . extended automobile trips and otherwise enjoy themselves at country resorts. This keeps many good customers away from the flower stores. We are unaware whether or not the hundreds that stayed up all night recently at the Polo grounds to get in early for the base ball games are flower buyers. However, it makes no difference. If pneumonia don't gather them in, it is probable that the sanitariums will. The mild weather also serves to bring in. immense stocks. American Beauty roses are, comparatively, in the light- est supply, as several former growers have cut them out entirely and others have reduced their growing area. But in tea roses there are heavy stocks, and it is not unusual to see street men vending them. While the retail stores report considerable sales of dahlias, the wholesalers are beginning to consider them in the light of "ele- phants" on their hands. The piles of them that are seen every morning in some of the wholesale stores causes one to wonder what they can do with half of them. Add to all these the chrysanthemums that have greatly in- creased since our last notes were writ- ten, a heavy supply of orchids and carnations, with violets on the in- crease, and it will readily be seen that this market has enough flowers to "go around." October 10. — The market is fairly active. Cool weather is to some extent reducing the rose supply, but chrysan- themums are greatly increasing. Such outdoor stock as marigold, celosias and zinnias continue to arrive in quantity. To the Retail Trade: CARNATIONS Of the Finest Keeping Qualify, 20 to 24 inch stems, are arriving at my store from the range of W. D. Howard, a veteran grower. They comprise Cottage Maid, Laddie, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Pink Delight. Matchless, Eureka, Bernice, Benora, White Delight, in any quantity; Maine Sunshine and Rosalia only in limited quantities. Shipping orders promptly taken care of. Siebrecht's Lily of the Valley always on hand. HERMAN WEISS 1711V !?Rili St WHOLESALE FLORIST, Ncw York Citv 1^1 W. iSom &[., Telephone: watkins 0634-9108, «cw I uia. V/iijr Telephone Chelsea 5713 For prompt and satisfactory results ship to Sollivan, Dolaa & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 112 West 28ih street, NEW YORK AU Seasonable Flowers. HARRY CHARLES Wholesale Florist VIOLETS 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Phone Chelsea 8071. Consigmnents Solicitecl With no let-up on the immense quanti- ties of dahlias. NOTES. On Madison avenue, October 7, we chanced to meet J. H. Troy, long a prominent retailer of this city, but in late years a nurseryman at New Ro- chelle, N. Y. He was looking rugged and active and infoi'med ua that he had planned to sail from Vancouver, B. C, November 12, for Australia, where a sister lives, whom he will visit. He intends to spend about four months in Australia and New Zealand. We wish him a safe and enjoyable trip and hope to hear something from him on or before his return of the wonderful vegetation of those far off countries, where our winter will be their sum- mer. The weighty information comes from Washing-ton that the bureau of entomology of the United States De- partment of Agriculture has been con- ducting experiments and has discov- ered that the house fly can fly six miles. Shoo fly. We hope those sav- ants will continue their experiments and tell us how far a pig can swim and a toad can hop. The Massas Floral Co. has bought from the W. W. Astor estate, the northeast corner of Lenox avenue and 129th street. 100x200 feet. The price was $150,000. The old building now on the plot will be demolished and a new building erected that in addition to a fine retail store will house a the- atre. Building will begin next spring. Thomas Jackson, who for the past 15 years has been the popular man- ager of the Cut Flower Exchange, has retired and taken up his residence in New Jersey, where he will employ his time as a gentleman gardener. L. A. Mention the American Florist when writing w. I,, doyle: a; E3. BOOTH Doyle & Booth Wholesale Florists Consignments Solicited Telephone: Watklns 10255, 1 12 West 28th St., NEW YORK J. J. COAN, iBc. WHOIiESAIiE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 6413 & 5891 Watklns V_ W t 31 and 43 W. 18th St., WcW lOfK Gold Letters and Scripts Best and cheapest on the market. Write for samples and prices. J. LICHTENBERGER 1560 Avenne A, NEW YORK OITT 1921. The American Florist. 647 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET NEW YORK CITY Tdephones: 3864 and 3 168 Watldns 1921— ESTABLISHED 1887 Commission dpalpr in Cut Flowers at the entrance of the Great Wholesale Flawer Market, 43 West ISih Street. Solicits ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY, ORCHIDS. Best facilities for handling. Highest Prices. Quick Returns. Prompt Payments. Telephones: Watkins 0167-3058. J. K. ALLEN 43 West 18th St. J. K. ALLEN N, Y. City William Mackie Wholesale Florist 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Carnations and Sweet Peas of Fine Quality. Telephone: 769 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROWENT WHOIiESAIiB COMMISSION All the New and Standard Varieties of Roses, Violets, Carnations, VaUey, Lilies, Etc. 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: Watkins 300 and 301 Mention the American Florist when writing . C. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: 3870-3871 Watkins A complete assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing William P. Ford WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Teleid:one 5335 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale FlorSst 109 W. 28t'i St., NEW YORK TeL 608 and 609 Watkins CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Chelsea 69SS I. Goldstein Wholesale Florist 31 and 43 W. 18th St., New York Prompt and carefnl attention to your interests. ConsiBrnments Solicited. Mention the American Florist ivhen xoritina Joseph A. Millaog Wholesale Florist 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone: 3046 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing ¥lioMeno¥erMwKeU New York, Oct. 12. Per 100 Roses, Beauty $6.00@$50.00 American Legion ... 2.00® 10.00 Columbia 2.00® 15.00 Pilgrim 1.00® 6.00 Hadley 1.50® 12.00 Dunlop 1.00® 10.00 Dble. Wilt. Killarney 2.00® 10.00 White Killarney ... 1.00® 4.00 Aaron Ward 2.00® 6.00 Ophelia 1.50® 10.00 Scott Key 4.00® 36.00 Scott Key 2.00® 35.00 Sunburst 1.50® 6.00 Mdm. Butterfly 2.00® 12.00 Adiantum Croweanum and Hybrid 1.00® 1.50 Asp. Plumosus sprays 1.00® 2.00 Aap. Plumosus. per bch... .26® .6.0 Bouvardia, per bunch -50 Carnations 1-00® 3.00 Cattleyas 25.00® 76.00 Chrysanthemums, per doz. . 1.50® 6.00 Dahlias 50® 3.00 Gardenias, per doz 35® 3.00 Gladiolus 1.00® 4.00 L. Auratum 15. 00® 20.00 L. Rubrum 6.00® 8.00 Leucothoe, per 1000 6.00® 7.00 Lilies, white 20.00 Lily of the Valley 2.00® 8.00 Smilax. doz. strings 1.25® 1.50 Galax, green and bronze. per 1000 1.50® 2.00 Ferns, per 1000 2.00® 2.50 Violets -60 Frank H. Trasndly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck AVliolesale Florists and Cut Flower Exchanpe 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 798 and 799 Watkins Or'chids, Roses, Carnations, and all tie other best products of the leading growers. Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing HERMAN WEISS 121 W. 28th St., NEW YORK 'Mums, Snapdragons. Roses. Carnations, Bouvardias. Pompons and OrcliidB. As Well As AU Other Flowers in Season. Member New York Wholesale Florists' Protective Ass, n Mention the American Florist when toritinp niiiiiiiiiiivjiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiijiiiiiiiinriitiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiriiiiiiiiitiiiiii " Telephones ttll Wa'^ns »-^-rfi'r„» United Cut Flower Co.,'"'! WHOIiESAIiERS i 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK ^t roiiuuiuiunin iim i i iii iiiii i ii i r i i i i i mimiimiiiminiiiiiiiiiiiiiDniiiiiii i iii PHONE) {^e} WATKINS WM. KESSLER Wholesale Florist 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing ^iitiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiniiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiii MMttiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiinii[iiitf^ I Telephone Watkins 9254 | I Edward Brenner I I Wholesale Florist I I 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK | I Everything in Cut Flowers | i Consignments solicited. = liiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiii iiiiMi Ill iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiniiiiiii iiiin? 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 Secretaxy The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Bluest standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send lor lUni- trated catalog of Green ud Floridi' Sopliei. 1 19 West Z8th St., NEW YORK ■'iiiiniiiiiiitiiiitiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiitiitiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiniiiiiiiii'£ (GEO. B. hart; I Wholesale Florist | i 24-30 Stone Street | i ROCHESTER, NEW Y0RK| 5iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiitiiiitiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit'»y5^yy»»yy»g»yyy»»yyyyffyg^^^^g^$$ 650 The American Florist. Oct. 15, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the citiea indicated, on Wire, Phone or Slail Orders. I CHICAGO MiiiiiiiniiiiiiimiiiimiiiimiimiiniiitiiiniiiuiiiMiiiiiniiitMinMniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiininiiniiituitiiniiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiniiiiiiimiiniiiniiiiniiinuiniiinin The Homes of Flowers CHICAGO I Our Motto: Satisfaction, Quality and Service. Souihwesi Corner 47th St. and Lal(e Parle Ave. | ^iiiiimiuiiiniinniiniiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiMiiiMiiiiiniiiiMiitiiiniinriiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiniitiHuiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiniitiiiiiiiitMiiiiiiiiiniiiiMnriiniiiniiiiiiiniimiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiuiiwimiii^ tiiiiiiiniiiitiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuinuiiimiiniiiiiuiini. Noriliwest Corner Wabasli Ave. and Adams St. Members of the F. T. D. if ention the American Florist when writing Send your oraers for unicago and Sub- oils la All orders carefully filled ^^PJ^oB St. under the supervisiou at cyi'^^ksS^ 6E0RGE ASMUS. Mgr. wire. Write or Phone West 822 Uem^er of Florists' Teleeranli Delivery. If ention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK DeG?ered in Albany and victnit; on telegraphic ordo, 106 STATE STREET if ention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLIP I EUCLID AVENUE Mem1)er8 of Florists' Telegraph Deliver;. If ention the American Florist when writing ■^^.fi ^ ?^s»'^»JV>»J;^.^^.»^^.^'^^^<-<-^-^^^*^^;^^-^ I Cine V II VyVyWWggggWr»>grWf>)>><»»>>»sS>Nii i Cincinnati. , JULIUS BAER ¥\JOWWS ■ Mall and Telegraph orders carefully filled. 138-140 Fourth St.,East If ention the American Florist when writing CHARLES L SCHMIDT 23 Xo. Second St., Harrisburg, Pa. Nlg-ht asd day service In all Central Pennsylvania. Bf ention the American Vloriat when ijoriting TACOMA. WASH. California riorists irUB t&ke ear* of all tolccntph order*. ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S S0NS AROUND FlnurprQ nrtA ^prvirp ''he bellevue-stratford riuwcrs nnu service broad at walnut sts. Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. BOHANNON FLORAL CO. 75 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO Member of F. T. Dl Staten Island, N. Y. "° HLEX. S. GEORGE ^^^,s.>^ (Not Incorporated) Mifonsl? FLORAL ARTIST Ollorid^ 423-425 Richmond Terrace ^-^-^ (V. M. C.) Buffalo, N. Y.=^- S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Anderson service means trciih, sturdy stock and prompt dellveriesinBlinaIO,L0Ckport, Niagara Falls and Western liew York. Members of Florists' Teleprapti Delivery. ^ CHI ^ The Fhrist n C.MONROC ST. CLEVELAND, O. AND VICINITV. BRAMLEY & SON 1811 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers In the City TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S HARTFORD. CONN. fieorge G. McCIflnie EstabUshed 1897. Fresh Flowers 165 Main Street Ri^t in the Hospital District. Member of F. T. D. Association. PHiLnDELPHin. pn. Chas. D. Grakelow Broad St, at Cnmberlaiid Membera of XlorlBta' Telesraph Delivery. Mmfition the Am,erican Florist when writing Boston, Mass. Houghton Gomey ^ Flower Shop ** UNDER THE PARK STREET CHURCH Centrally located. Each order receives my personal attention. Best facilities for shipping Mention the American Florist when wrtting LITTLEFIELD, Horist WORCESTER. MASS. 1921. The American Florist. 651 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS CHIOVGO. ^^^ CHICAGO. 745 Buckingham Place L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders. We have the Best Facilities in the City No. branch stores. Established 1867. Members of Horists' Telegraph Delivery. ROCHESTER, N. V. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester ph. B06. Long Dist. Bell ph. 2189 Members at Florists' Telecrapta DellTery. Mention the American Florist token loriting LOS AMGELES, CnUF. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegrraph orders. Regular trade discount. 229 WEST THIRD STRiSET Mention the American Florist xohen writinp \ NEW yORK. A. ECKRICH (Snrcessor to Charles E. Gmneintld) FLORIST 924 Madison Ave., bet 73ril & 74tli Sts. Pbime: 9S64 RhineUnder. Ordcri from Other Cities FiompUy Filled Mention the American Florist ichen writing SALT LAKE CITV. Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 2S0,000 Square Feet o{ Modern Glass Pirst-claflfl stock and service. Usual discount. We reach the whole ot Utah and to Central part of Nevada and Idaho Members of Florists' T«letrrapb DeliTCiT- Mention the American Florist when wi-itino Randolph & McGlements i« „^Floral Experls»i|^„ % I 5936 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. g i!£iniuHiDii8iniiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiniinniiiiiiiiiuiiiiniiiiuii8iii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Uention the American Florist when writing the firms below, the Ijeading Retailers In the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by ENGLAND 77-79 E. Madison StrMi CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 538-534 RACE STREET Successor to the HILL FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Servioe. SliAMS ttfl^K ^^! WKK^^^B^ 'm^^ |P^m|^HhR ^m^vm^ iilMMi^S^., '^i. -d ic:-'- ,,,*»- ^ Ai,-:^-'-' * -■' ■''•,'-^''-' Next FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. October 18. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Scythian. I. M. M. Lines (London). PROM BOSTON, Nitonian, I. M. M. Lines (London). October 19. PROM BALTIMORE, Belgian, I. M. M. Lines (Hamburg). FROM PHILADELPHIA. Beukelsdyk, Hol- land-America Line (Rotterdam). October 30. Berengaria, Cunard- Anchor Line (Cher- bourg-Southampton). Leopoldina, French Line (Havre). Monadnock, French Line (Bordeaux). Eng-lantier, Belgian Line (Antwerp). Elzasier, Belgian Line (Reval). FROM BALTIMORE, Missouri, I. M. M. Lines (London). October 21. Europa, Italian Lines (Naples-Palermo). Bergensf jord, Norwegian- American Line (Kristiania). October 23. Princess Matoika, United States Lines (Bre- men-Danzig). La Savoie, French Line (Havre). Baltic, I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). Maine, I. M. M. Lines (London). Kathlamba, I. M. M. Lines (Manchester). Pannonia, Cunard-Anchor Line (London). Cameronia, Cunard-Anchor Line (Glasgow). Caronla, Cunard-Anchor Line (Naples). FROM BOSTON. River Orontes, Cunard-An- chor Line (Constantinople). PROM PHILADELPHIA. Belgian. I. M. M. Lines (Hajnburg). PROM PHILADELPHIA, Haverford, I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). PROM MONTREAL, Canada. I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). PROM MONTREAL. Turcoman, I. M. M. Lines (Avonmouth). You can "Saylt ffilh Flowers" to aoyoae in the British Isles throagb Bees' Flower Senice. (Members K T. D.) Bold Street LIVERPOOL Steamers arriv- ing at or leaving an; port can bt served at a few hoars' notice. {Members F. t.d; Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO 75 E. Adams SI. HENRY EVANSTON, ILL ceS?.¥s.. Members of Florists' Telesraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing OMAHZl, NEB. Bess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Farnum St. isoia^l^ksz Members of Florists' TeleKraph DellTcry. Mention the American Florist when writing BROOKLVN. n. y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKIiTN'S liARGEST FLORIST Eleven Store* "'store- Lewis Ave. Cor. Hancock St. Telegraph orders delivered to all parts ot New York City, Brooklyr and Long Island. Member of Florists' Trfesraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when vrriting Chicago" fCongr I CO I 520 So Congress Flower Shop CONGRESS HOTEL 520 South Michigan Ave. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo.|g = Samuel Murray 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing 652 The American I'lorist. Oct. 15, DESIGNS OR CDT FLOWERS Win 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. Largest Retail Florists in Westchester County. Members F.T.D. Established 1908. New York Floral Co. Yonkers, N. Y. aoSse'SSi;?? New Rochelle, N.Y. House Square 542 Main SI KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. ±10¥^ER.S Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing KANSAS CITV. MO. TheApollo Flower Shop 4 East 11th Street We Carry the liars^est Steele of Cut Flowera In the City. We Please the People. Home Ph.: Main 3662 Bell Ph.: Main 1«84 Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Memberg of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Milwaukee, VIis.'4m^=^ 'FOX'S Incorporated 437-39-41 Milwaukee Street Uembera of Florists' Telem'aph Delivery. Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing lllg[51l5 1g|SllHl allHll»tl 111 SAVANNAH, GA. 'john Wolf The Largest Grower m i of Cut Flowers In the South 1 B 1 BlBiiiiiiiiiiigiiigiiiiiaiMlIllgillllHiiiigiigigiiHiBii^ 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 laree, none too small. HeiuberB of I'lurists' Teleeraph Delivery, Mention the Am,ei~ican Florist when w~'-'ing City Index to Retail Florists Pilling Telegraph Orders. Albany. N. T. — Eyres. 106 State St. Albany. N. Y. — Banker's. Boston, Mass. — Penn, the Florist. Boston, Mass. — Houghton Gorney PI. Shop. Bronx, New York — Fordham 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 — Bohannon Flower Shop. Chicago — Central Floral Co.. 132 N. State St. Chicago — Congress Flower Shop. Chicago — A. Ijange, 77-79 B. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, W. Madison. Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., Buckingham PI. Chicago — Henry Wittbold & Son. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. 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 Park Floral 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., B'way. Detroit, Mch. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. El Paso, Tex. — Potter Floral Co. Bvanston, 111. — Henry Wittbold & Son. Galesburg, 111. — ^Pillsbury's Flower Stores. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Qirand Rapids Fl. Co Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith Floral Co.. Inc. Hartford, Conn. — Welch's Flower Shop. Hartford. Conn. — Geo. G. McCIunie Harrlsburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt. Kansas City, Mo. — W. J. Barnes. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — Apollo Flower Shop, The Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. KnoxviUe, Tenn. — Baum's Home of Flowers La Crosse, Wis. — Salzer Floral Gardens. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey. Liverpool, Eng. — ^Eee's, Ltd. Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewlld Greenhouses. Memphis, Tenn. — Memphis Floral Co. Miami, Fla. — The Exotic Gardens. Milwaukee, Wis. — Pox's, Incorporated. Montreal, Que., Can. — Dominion Floral Co. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — The Rosary Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. New Britain, Conn. — Welch's Flower Shop. New Orleans. La. — Matairie Ridge Nur. Co. New Orleans, La. — Chas. Eble. New Orleans, La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New Rochelle, N. Y. — New York Floral Co New York — A. Eekrich, 924 Madison Ave. New York — Alexander. Florist. New York — A. T. Bunyard, Madison Ave. New York — Broadway Florist. New York — N. Christatos. New York — Chatmas Florists, 2726 8th Ave. New York — Dard's. 44th and Madison Ave New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Hesslon. New York — Irene Hayes. New York — Kottmiller. New York — Malandre Bros. New York — Matthew A. Battista. New York — A. Meyer, 1062 Madison Ave. New York — Olympia Florist. New York — G. B. M. Stumpp. Oklahoma City, Okla. — Furrow & Co. Omaha. Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. Farnum St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Paterson, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Philadelphia, Pa. — Charles H. Crakelow. Philadelphia, Pa. — J. J. Harbermehl's Sons. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McCHments. Pittsburgh. Pa. — A. W. Smith Co. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Mrs. E. A. Williams Roanoke, Va. — Fallon. Florist. Rochester, N. Y.. — J. B, Keller Sons. Salt Lake City, Utah — Evans Floral Co. Salt Lake City, Utah — Miller Floral Co. Staten Island, N. Y. — Alex S. George. St. Paul, Minn. Holm S Obn 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We an orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points In the Northwest. The Latg- eBt Store in America; the largeJst stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Mention the American Florist when writing SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Uembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when, writing NEW ORLEANS. LA. CHAS. EBLE Oldeet Florist Sonth 121 BARONNE STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing' KNOXVILLE, TENN. Baum's Home of Flowers Personal attention given to orders For Knoxville and East Tennessee. Member F. T. D. Mention the American Florist when writing' FOR ST. LOUIS WIRE Grimm & Gorly San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. Savannah. Ga. — John Wolf. Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Seattle, Wash. — Rosaia Bros. Sheboyg-an, Wis. — J. B. Matthewson. 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. Heinl & Sons. Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Washington, D. C. — Blackistone, Inc. Washington, D. C. — Geo. H. Cooke. Washington, D. C. — Lrfjuise Flower Shop. Washington, D. C. — G'ude Bros. Washington, D. C. — Geo. C. Shaffer. Wichita. Kan. — W. H. Gulp & Co. Worcester, Mass. — Littlefield, Florist. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop. Tonkera, N. T. — New York Floral. Co. 1921. The American Florist. 653 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the fimis below, the Ijeading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. BlINYARD, NEW YORK, 413 Madison Ave. Bellevne Avenue, NEWPORT, R. Summer Season. Mention the American Florist when writing Hession Madison Ave. and 76 St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers BEST IN THE MAHKET AT REASOXABIiE PRICES Plant Specialists , "%« Hember of Xlorlsts' Telegrrapb DellTery. Mention the American Florist when writing Bronx, New York City Fordham Florist 421 East Fordham Road Telephone: Fordham 3975 Mention the American Florist when writing NEW yORK. Telephone Andubon 6618 EstabUahed 1900 Olympia Florist (PCTKR I.AMBOS A CO.) 3799 Broadway, S. W. Cor. ISSth St. FREJSH CUT FLOWERS DAII.T Orders from Other Cities filled with promptness Mention the American Florist when writing New York's Favorite Flower Shop Plttb Avenue at S8th Street Member F. T. D. Ass'n. Mention the American Florist when writing NEW YORK Chatmas Florists CHATMAS BROS. 2726 Eighth Avenue Bet. 144th and 145th Sts. Telephone Audubon 6044. Orders from Oiher Cities Promptly Filled Mention "le American Florist when writing GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO ALFRED HANNA & SONS will fill your orders for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan. BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOnMILLER 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing NEW yORK. Malaodre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nil St. 'Phone, Colnmbas 6883 The name "Malandre Brothera" on a box of flowers is a Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities receive o»i per- sonal attention. Uemben of FlorlBta' Telesrapb DellTery. Mention the American Florist when writing PITTSBURGH, PA. A.W.SniithCo. KEENAN BLDG. l.arsest Floral Establishment in America Established 1874 Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writina NEW yORK. BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. C!or., 72d St. Phone Columbus B46S Branch: 840 Westcnester Ave.. Bronx. Fhone: Intervale 4990. Mention the American Florist when writing WICHITA, Kansas ^'iToVl'r" W. H. CXrUP & COMPANY Quality Flowers Personal Service Members P. T. D. Mention the American Florist when writing El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Uembers of Florists' Ttelegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. ^MryfC7\ Kansas and Western ^^^ x;p-to"i:rstrv,ce. ^ tff'nnf tSsSMid^ F. T. D. Est. isno Mention the Aynerican Florist when writina Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writing NEW yORK Established 1849 David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders by Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 15S2-1S53 Colnmbns Mention the Am.erican Florist when writing MEMPHIS. TENN. Memphis Floral Company MAIN AND UNION WIRB VS Mention the American Florist when writing Oklahoma City OltLAHOMA FURROW & CO. 205 W. Main St. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing FREY & FREY 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members ot Florists' Telegraph nellvery. ilention the American Florist when writing J. W. RODGEBS Elks' BnUdlnir Unvfnn fl Sontn Jefferson Street L'dy lOIl, \J. Telegraph orders for Dayton will receive our iminediate and careful attention. Mention the American Florist when writina 654 The American Florist. Oct. 15, DESMS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the IJeading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. DETROIT'S Iieadtng Florists JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS 1314 Broadway PHILIP BREITMETER, - Preal'-nt Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. ■iMi/vfc nov^ mmk^ xo HARRY PAPWORTH^ Tlie MetBirie KHgt NurMn) G to. FLOMSTS^, 135 Car enddrtSt. OMHIOS ViObCTS rxD.{ Mention the American Florist when writing Send Teleeraph, Telephone or Mall OrdeM tor florUf s service in this Tioinlty to The Dominion Floral Go. 484 St. Catherines St. West, Montreal, Que., Canada Every order receives prompt and careful attention. Mention the American Florist when writing "Penn, The Telegraph Florist Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Mention the American Florist when writina Worcester's Shop of Quality and Service Randall's Flower Shop 22 Pearl St., WORCESTER, MASS. Member F T. D, Mention the American Florist when writing BROOKLVM. n. y. JAMES WEIR,Inc. FLORIST 324 Fulton StJ.. cor. Pierrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good care and prompt attention. Phones 270-271 Main. Mention the American Florist when "nritin.o WnSHINGTON, D. C. BLACKlSTONE,i"<:. 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service Mention the American Florist when writing Telephones : Lenox 2352 Lenox 7019 106Z Madison Ave., Near 80th St. NEW YORK Orders from other cities promptly tilled. Mention the American Florist when writing TORONTO, CTN. Canada's Best Known and Most ReliabU Florist Only the Best 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Mention the American Florist when writing Nashville, storbI Chattanooga and Atlanta MEM6ER fJorJsfs' 7)eJivety Mention the American Florist when writing New York Dunlop's 44 Carmine Sireet Phone 1274 Spring Out of Town and Steamer Orders Promptly Fllle* Mention the American Florist xvhen writing/ San Francisco Podesta & Baldoechi 224-236 Grant Avenne Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and' most carefully executed. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery • Mention the American Florist when loritingi Orders n-ill be care- fnlly cared for by MICIIIGAM. Henry Smith Floral Co., Inc. Wholesale and Retail Florists of Grand Rapids. Mention the American Florist when writing ?r'i^,^d Washington, D.C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street 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 an ^ Service Assured Mention the American Florist when writing WnSHINGTON, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecticnt Ave., at N. St., N. W. Miss liOnise W. Dangherty, Proprietress" Phones— Franklin S579, S841, S848 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when trriting' tf =\ \ Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY & CO. 150 East Fourth Street THE BEST THAT GROWS. EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. Mention the American Florist ivhen writing' New York's SHOP OF QUALITY Irene Hayes,i«c, F. T. D. 799 parjf Avenue Telephone Rhinelander 0203 and 0203 Mention the American Florist lohen loriting- 1921. The American Florist. 65& DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered lor the tradj in other cities by. the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities, indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. HARTFORD, CONN. Flower WELCH'S K Also Store at New Britain, Conn. EstabUshed 1SS5. Members of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Colorado Springs, Col. Wholesale and Betall Pikes Peak Floral Co. Orders Carefnlly Executed Uembers of Florists' Telesrraph DeliTery. DENVER, COLO. yhc Park ' I. L enm. frtaiat llOrcll V>0* B.P.NEIIUN.Seaelir>. GALESBURG, ILL. AND CENTRAL ILLINOIS Piilsbury's Flower Stores Your orders will receive carefnl attention. Members of Florists' Teleeraph DellTerr. KANSAS CITV, MO. N. FL ORIS T Established over 30 years. Southwest comer of 11th and McGee Sts. WASfflNeTOK D. c. Gudes^ CUDE BROS.Ca FLORISTS l2l4rST.N.W wAaHiHOTOHoa Hemliers of Florists' Telegraph DbliveiTo ■\ LOUISVILLE, KY.= AUGUST R. BAUMER MASONIC TEMPLE Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. ST. LOUIS, MO. r. H. WEBER N. E. Cor. Taylor and Olivo Sts. Flowers delivered in City and State on Short Notice. Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. CHICAGO ?Sl^?|" DETROIT r^.A»«4-«.«»1 I71^«*ek1 r^r> 132 N. State, CHICAGO ^GUlFcII rlOFa.1 V^O* ISSl Broadway, DETROIT Best service in both cities and adjoining territory. Member o£ Florists' Telegraph Delivery., Mention the American Florist when writing ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. M ention the American Florist when writing Seattle-Rosaia Bros. Mention the American Florist when writing Finest floral studio. In Northwest. Member F.T.D.. EDWARD SCEERY Passaic, N. J. F. T. D. Paterson, N. Ji. Mention the American Florist when writing *==Washingtoii, D. C.=* GEO.H.COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Florist when writing FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY OF "Home Grown Flowers" Get in touch with MATTHEWSON'S, ^^^^Itt^.' Member of Florists' Telegrraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing NEWARK, Mo X Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph DeUvery. Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, K¥. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORE. Mention the American Florist when writing HEART OF li©W3ll?K, JM. Je The Rosery Floral Co. 167 Market St, at Broad St. EVERYTHING IN FLOWERS Pnmpt DeGnrKS to an; town or dl; widiiii 150 miles of Newaik. Telephone Market 494 - Mention the American Florist when writing BROOKLVri. N. y. HUGO H. JAHN -FliORIST- 710 Nostrand Ave., cor. Prospect Place Phone: 1952 Lafayette. Flowers Delivered Anywhere. Personal Allention. Wention the American Florist when writina "WE NEVER SLEEP" IDLEWILD 6REENH0USES Memphis, Tenn, 89 South Main St. "Up-to-the-Minute" Service and Execution^. Every Flower in Season. Telephone Lenox 3822 New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /venue In the Heart of most excluiiive residential section. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Teletraph DnUvery. Mention the American Florist when writing^ r656 The American Florist. Oct. 15, i Ihe Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. L. L. Olds, JIadison, Wis., President; Alex. Forbes, Newark, N. J., First Vice- Presideat; Louis B. Renter, New Orleans, La., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel 216 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleveland, Ohio, Secretary- Treasurer; Curtis Nye Smith, 73 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., Counsel. The fortieth annual meeting will be held June, 1923. Wholesale Grass Seed Dealers' Ass'n. Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., Presi- dent; J. Chas. MoCullough, Cincinnati, O., Vice-President; Clarence R. Jones, 110 South Street, Baltimore, Md., Secretary- Treasurer; Curtis Nye Smith, Boston, Mass. Counsel. The next annual meeting will be held June, 1922. Dutch auctioneers start their prices .at the top. Sugar BbeX seed has been distributed in Argentine for trials. The European beet sugar crop shows ■3. five per cent increase. Cincinnati, O. — The wedding of Trimble McCullough, October 6, is an- nounced. WiNNEPEG, Man. — The Harris-Fayden -Seed Co., Ltd., has increased its capital from $30,000 to $200,000. Salvia seed is quite short this sea- :Son, heat, droug-ht, hail and insects being blamed for the small visible sup- ply. Sudan Grass makes such a thick, rapid growth that it is better than buckwheat for smothering quack grass. You can register the name of your farm with the county clerk, or obtain a copyright from the United States patent office. Onion Set conditions in the Chicago district remain practically unchanged, with colors at $1.50 and whites $1.75, fall delivery. Mail order bulb houses offering nov- ■elties and the most expensive kinds of •daffodils and tulips are reported re- ceiving good orders. The leading source of watermelon seed supply continues to be Jefferson county, Florida, the 1921 crop being estimated at lO.OOO bushels. L. Daehnfeldt, Ltd., of Odense, Denmark, is now represented in this country by K. Sevaldsen, 251 Sixth avenue, south, Minneapolis, Minn. Board of Trade. — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade, October 12, were as follows: Timothy, ■$4 to $5 per 100 pounds; Red Clover, $11 to $18. Cambridge, N. Y. — Howard M. Earl, of the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., has returned from New York, having com- pleted his work on the Thorburn ap- praisement committee. The house of Wilhelm Pfitzer, Stutt- gart, Germany, has been changed to a limited company, Mrs. Anna and Paul Pfltzer and H. Kanzleifer being the managing officials. M. B. Faxon, former seedsman of Boston, Mass., died at Dorchester, Mass., September 18, after a protract- ed illness, aged 59 years. Mr. Faxon had not been identified with the seed ■business for a considerable period. Price of bags at Chicago, October 12 : Anchor, 16 oz., $31.50 per bale, in bale lots or over; Royal River, 16 oz., $32.00; National, 10 oz., $30.00; Crown, 12 oz., $24.50, an advance of $2.50 to $3 per bale. HoLLiSTEE, Calif. — Harry Locke sus- tained a loss of more than $20,000 when fire destroyed his warehouse, on Cottage road, containing several hun- dred sacks of lettuce and rice seed and valuable seed cleaning machinery. The building and contents were insured for $15,000. S. F. Willard, Welhersfield, Conn. Who Will Complete Fifty Years of Service With Comstook, Ferre & Co., October 16. California seed growers say all seed crops are well sold up with the ex- ception of onion and some kinds of carrot. Onion, it is predicted, will cost the grower next year 25 per cent or more above the present selling prices, bulbs being' short and bringing high prices for poor planting stock which will not make a crop. Nitrate dealers in Europe may dis- pose of their 800,000-ton surplus, in the near future, by cutting prices, be- ing aided by the Chilean Nitrate Pro- ducers' Association, which hopes to revive the industry in Chile. Nitrate investments of the United States in that country total $200,000,000 greater than in any other South American state. Wholesale Growers SELECT STOCKS Beet Cappot Lettuce Onion Papsiey Papsnip Radish Sweet Peas PIETERS=WHEELER SEED CO. GILROY, CALIFORNIA Seed Trade of Wethersfleld, Conn. S. Frank Willard, of Comstock, Ferre & Co., Wethersfleld, Conn., who this month completes half a century of service with his firm, as already stated in these columns, gave an interesting address on the seed trade of Wethers- field, Conn., befoi-e the local business men's association some time ago, which is reproduced in part as follows ; "There are only three seed firms at the present day that are older than the oldest seed firm in town, Comstock, Ferre & Co. The local conditions in seed growing have changed very much during the past few years and the pro- duction of seeds in this section of the country is rapidly going out. In the past years, Wethersfleld and the New England states have helped a good deal in the production of high-grade seeds. The western part of the country has grown rapidly in the past few years in the production of seeds, chiefiy because of the cheapness of labor. "As far back as the Revolutionary war, seeds were shipped from London. The trade was carried on then by small dealers and stores ordering what they wanted. Soon after the war, this coun- try began to raise its own seeds, and Wethersfleld was one of the first towns to start. And the seed business is almost the only one that has continued strongly down to the present time in the town. The first man to start the seed business was James Lockwood, Belden. who began business in 1820, and proved successful; selling out to Williiam G. Comstock in 1838. Mr. Comstock continued the business until 1853, when he and Henry. Ferre incor- porated in the present firm, Comstock, Ferre & Co. "The company was incorporated by 17 of the most prominent business men of Hartford and Wethersfield. Lee, Butler & Co. was the largest stock- holder, and the business meetings were held in the rooms over the Sisson Drug Company in Hartford. Mr. Comstock was a great worker and pushed out to the south and west and had a large business established in these sections before the railroads reached them. In 1855 the company bought a farm in Ohio and commenced to produce seeds in that state. "In 1845 Thomas Griswold, father of the present Thomas N. Griswold, started a new seed firm under the name of Thomas Griswold & Co., and has done business since. On May 30, 1855, Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Growers for the Wholesale Trade only. Onion, Lettuce, Carrot, Parsnip, Parsley, Cblbrt, Endive, Salslpt and Mixed Sweet Peas. Braslan Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O 111 P 8 H V , IHC 1921. The American Florist. 657 Garden Seed Beans Growing Lima and pole varieties is my specialty. My growing contract offer for fall delivery will be mailed upon request. Henry Berrien Fish Carpinteria, Calif. L. D. WALLER SEED GO. Growers of Choice Sweet Pea, Nasturtium and Flower Seeds. GUADALUPE, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writina Johnson, Robbins & Co. started an- other seed firm. In 186C, William Meg- gat, who had been employed for some time with Comstock, Ferre & Co., start- ed another seed firm and for more than 30 years was a large power in the seed industry. In 1879 Edgert Decker, who had also been employed by Com- stock, Perre & Co., started a seed busi- ness on the general wholesale lines. Because of ill health he was obliged to sell out to Hart, Welles & Co. in 1894, which firm has conducted the business to the present tiine. "Onion growing in Wethersfleld dates back as far as 1761. In the earlier days the larger farmers grew the seeds and sold to the smaller farmers, and certain strains could be found in the onions, showing from whom they were bought. The name of the Large Weth- ersfleld Red was never given by a resi- dent of Wethersfleld, but probably by a shipowner carrying them to the mar- ket in New York. "The art of seed-growing belongs to the specialists. Wethersfleld has had a number of these. They would keep at some one seed until they had produced one that was far superior to all others. Seed-growing and seed-selling has made Wethersfleld what it is. No place has been found in this country wbere the conditions are so favorable for special seed growing as in New England and no spot in New England as Wethers- fleld." New York Seed Trade. Two thousand eight hundred and forty-four bags alfalfa, 495 bags sun- flower and 418 bags canary seed ar- rived here recently from Buenos Aires, South America. Recent imports from Copenhagen include 500 bags Cocksfoot grass seed and 1,000 bags sugar beet seed. William Kroemer, of Brooklyn, has returned from Maine, where he was busy with potato contracts. The S. S. Canada arrived October 10, bringing 50 bags celery seed and 162 cases Immortelles. If the Thorburn assets are not sold privately, auction sale will take place October 24. P. W. Popp is now on the staff of W. E. Marshall & Co. Private estates are slow in placing bulb orders. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS America's Largest Producers of Seed Peas Also a Complete Line of VEGETABLE SEEDS Office: Cambridge, New York Growing Stations Ttiroughont America. Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAIi. WHOIiESAXE SEED GROWER Specialties: Beet, Carrot, Endive, Lettuce, Onion and Radish Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing JAMES VICK'S SONS Growers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the benefit of our 72 years' experience All Seasonable Varieties. Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City Mention the American Florist when writing Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandi- floras, etc., ASTERS and PliOWEB SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LLVIA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers liOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writina Burpee's Seeds Grow Wbolesale Price List for Florists and Market Gardeners. W. Atlee Burpee Co. Seed Growers Philadelphia Mention the American Florist when writina LANDRETH Seeds Which Succeed B,o^.aaIe BRISTOL, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing LAWN SEED MIXTURES FIELD SEEDS Atlantic Grass Seed Co. WHOLESALE 46 W. Broadway, NEW YORK CITY SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing- 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 TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Mention, the American Florist when writina' — THE^ J.C.ROBINSONSEEDCO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY FORD, COLORADO Contract Growers of Cucumbers, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin- Seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corn. Mention the American Florist when writing- Dutch and French Bnlbs C.J. SpeelmanA Sons I Lagarde & Speelman Sassenlieiin, Holland I OUiouIes.Var. France- NEW YORK OFFICE 470 GREENWICH ST. Pacific Coast Representative, Mr. w. B. Clarke,. Box 543, San Jose, Calif. Mention the American Florist when writing' An experience of half a century in producing^ lijgrli 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 require- ments. S. D. WOODRUFF fi SONS Orange, Conn,, and New York City. Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing' 658 The American Florist. Oct: 15, KELWAY'S Pedigree Strains of Florists' Flower Seeds Write for prices to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers, LANGPORT, ENGLAND. 300 Medals for Flowers, etc. Hundreds of First-CIass Certlflcatek -Mention the American Florist loJien writing ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Swiet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full list of (FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention the American Florist when writing Annual White Clover Seed. The production of annual white : sweet clover seed this year shows a phenomenal increase. Last year only a few scattered acres of this new forage crop were being grown for seed, and it was considered by the trade more or less as a novelty. To Septem- rser 15, 3,050 acres have been reported to the bureau of markets and crop estimates as being' under cultivation for commercial seed in 1921. From this acreage it is expected that 640,000 pounds will be harvested, 450,000 pounds or more of which will be of- fered for sale, leaving a large quantity in the hands of the growers for sowing a greatly increased acreage in 1922. Harvesting began In Alabama early in July and in some sections of the middle western states about Septem- ber 1. In other sections of the middle west and northwest, however, harvest- ing began about the middle of Septem- ber. The quality of the seed is good. Estimates of the yield per acre range from 150 to 500 pounds, mostly 180 to 300 pounds. The retail selling price for the 1921 crop of annual white isweet clover seed is uniformly reported ■ at $2 per pound. Catalogues Received. "W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Ta., sweet peas; Beckert's Seed Store, North Side, Pittsburgh, Pa., bulbs, ■seeds and plants; State Nursery & Seed Co., Helena, Mont., seeds, bulbs and plants; Stark Bros. Nurseries, Louis- iana, Mo., nursery stock; Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa., roses; Peter Henderson & Co., New York, bulbs, seeds and plants; Praser Nur- sery Co., Huntsville, Ala., nursery ■stock. V. Lemoine & Son, Nancy, France, plants; J. A Simmers, Ltd., Toronto, •Ont., bulbs. VALLEY PIPS FROM COLD STORAGE $30.00 per 1000; $16.00 per 500; $8.00 per 250; $1.00 per 100. H. N. BRUNS, 3032-42 W. Madison St., Cliicago, 111. Hogewoning & Sons, Inc. Wholesale Bulb Growers and Importers 299 Broadway, New York Beacon, N. Y. — Benjamin Hammond, the well known manufacturer of in- secticides and gTeenhouse paints and putty, has an interesting account of his latest Canadian tour in the Beacon 3!erald of October 7. Mcllutchison I a CO. OFFERS _ I Immediate Shipment i DUTCH BHLBS.Tuiips, Hyacinths, Narcissus, I i all high sirade forcing bulbs. i = FRENCH BULBS, Paper Whites, Soleild'Or | = (true). Case lots. | i SPANISH IRIS, %-iti. up. Emperor of the = - West. = I CALLA BULBS, EUiottiana. | I VALLEY PIPS, German ai.d Dutch, from cold j = storage. = I BAMBOO CANES, natural and dyed green, 5 = all sizes, bale lots. = i RAFFIA, natural and colored, 25 lbs. up. = I Fall Shipment | i JAP. LIIY BULBS, F. O. B. New York, Chi- I - cago, Denver, Toronto, Seattle, etc. i = VALLEY PIPS, German and Dutch; best | = forcing pips. i = MANETTI STOCKS, English or French; se- i i lected for greenhouse gnifting; SOOO up. i = ROSES and LILACS, best forcing varieties. = I BEGONIA and GLOXINIA BULBS, all colors, | = all sizes. = i CHINESE SACRED LILIES, "Selects." = = PALM SEEDS, Kentia Porsteriana and Bel- = I moreana, Cocos Weddelliana, Areoa Lu- = = teacens, per bushel or 1000. = I FICUS ELASTICA, rooted mossed cuttings or | = pot-grown. I i Write for prices on business st tionery, | I specifloally stating your requirements. | I McHUTCHISON & CO., I I 95 Chambers St., NEW YORK | ^iiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiniiiiiiiiiiiniiriiin iniiitiiiniii iiiiniiniiiniiiiiii^ Mention the American Florist when writing I Return Envelopes f i Catalogue Envelopes f I Seed Packets | I Brown Bag Filling Machine Co. I I FITCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A. | ^rnnimiimiii iiitiiii itHMiniwii tn iiiiiiiiiiiHlliiit tiiiiiiiuiiiinr Mention the American Florist when writing Minneapolis, Minn. — Hans Rosacker and wife have returned from Europe. Seattle, Wash. — The Seattle Horti- cultural Society held its annual dahlia show September 26-27, the exhibits of Mrs. Geo. Sheffield, Burton, Wash., con- sisting of 250 varieties, and the trade display of W. H. Shorey, who won the prize for the best collection of hybrid cactus dahlias, being noteworthy. MICHELL'S BULBS HYACINTHS First Size, Named. Single and double. Second Size. Named, single. Third Size, Named. Single. Unnamed. Single and double. TULIPS Single Early, Double Early, Cottage Garden and Darwin. In named varieiies and mixtures. NARCISSI Single and Double. A large variety. Spanish and Dutch Iris NAMED VARIETIES. Write us your requirements on any of the above, or any other Seasonable Bulbs. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus GREENHOUSE GROWN SEED. 1,000 seeds ( 4,00 5,000 seeds 19.00 10,000 seeds 36.00 25,000 seeds 85.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 1.000 seeds $ 1 50 5,000 seeds 6.75 10,000 seeds 12.50 25,000 seeds. 28.75 Wbolesale Price List Free. MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE 518-516 Market St., PHILADELPHIA. PA. Richard Diener Company, Inc. Originators and Growers of the Largest and Finest Gladiolus and Petunias CntaloK on Request Kentfield, Marin Co., Calif. 1921. The American Florist 659 Richard Dieiier Co., Inc. Kentfield, Marin Co., California. Diener's Ruffled Monster Petunias The Largest and Most Beautiful Petunias in ex- istence* They have created a aensuiion wherever grown. In beauty they are rivals to the orchid. All seed is raised by hand pollination in lath houses, and is done by women. However, climatic conditions here permit seed to be matured with- out a drop of rain falling in the pods. Hence our seed is strong, vigorous and sure germinating. Ruffled Monster Petunia Seed comes in the fol- lowing colors: Pink, strong veined center; Red; Variegated; White; Red, with blackcenter; Pale Lilac Pink, large veined center; Mixed. Flesh Pink Frilled (Pearl of Kentfleld)— This and the followingvarieties are somewhat smaller than the above; one of the most beautiful Petunias ever put out. Purple or Blue; White Frilled (dwarf); Apple Blossom (pink). Any of the above varieties, 50c per package. Diener's Pink Glory The Greatest Novelty in Petunias for 1922. Pure flame rose-pink without a trace of purple. Flowers measure from three to four inchfs in diameter. Plants grow to a height of twelve to fifteen inches, and are continually covered with ilowers. This is the most beiutiful Petunia ever put on the market. This seed is 50c per package. 'Eatalogue free on request. Originators and Growers of the Largest and Finest Gladioli and Petunias in the World. Mention the American Florist when writing THE G. HERBERT COY SEED CO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber, Musknielon, Squash and Pump- kin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn. Mention the American Florist when writing mm R. PEDRICE & SON PEDRICKTOWX, N. J. Pepper, Egrg- Plant. Tomato. Okra, As- paragus, Rhubarb, Celery. Spinach, Beet, Onion. Beans. Cabbage. Cauliflower. Sweet Corn and Vine Seeds. Correspondence Solicited. WHOLESALE SEED QROWERS Mention the American Florist when writing I. N. Simon S Sod Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. Woolworth Building NEW YORK CITY IMPORTERS Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds GIANT PANSY SEED No. 10. Kenilworth Giant l!.x- hibition is the very finest mixture No. 12. Kenilworth Giant Prize, Each sort: 1000 seeds. 50c.; H oz. S1.35; Vi oz., S2.50: 1 oz.. $10.00. No. No. 22. Kenilworth Mixture 34. Bronze Shades 30. Blotched 36. Triumph of Giants 32. Parisian 70. Orchid-flowered Price of the preceding: 6 sorts; 1000 seeds, 35c.: % oz.. 90c.; Vt oz.. S1.65; % oz., $3.00; oz.. $6.00. No. 28. Masterpiece H oz., $1.10; % oz.. 3Z., $7.50. in mixture No. 24. Kenilworth Show 1000 seeds, 40c.: $2.00; 1/2 oz.. $3.75: Ciant Tritnardeau seeds, 30c. : $1.30; oz.. separate colors: 1000 4 pkts.. $1.00: Vi oz.. $5.00. Early Flowerinjr or Winter ** Blooming Giant Pansies : 1000 seeds, 40c.; % oz., $1.10: Vi oz., $3.00: oz.. $7.50. 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. Brancbes: Wisconsin, Colorado, UMfftrri Rnnn Montana, Idaho, Washingt jn . "■ " ' "' »i •""' " Mention the American Florist when writing REAL BARGAINS Carnation Plants Pot -Grown Enctiantress, 4inoh, J6.00 per lOU; packed tree, in paper pots. Cyclamen First-class stock, consisting of the best named varieties, includine red, salmon, pink, etc. While Stock Lasts : 4-inoh, at $35.00 per 100 3-inch, at 10.00 per 100 macaWii ferns 6-inch, elegant specimens, $1.00 each. Cash with order. No charge lor packing. MATTHEWSON'S, Sheboygan, WiscoDsin Mention the American Florist when writing CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST ChryBanthemnm Novelties My Specialtly. Mention the American Florist when writing PALMS Kentia Belmoreana, 4-inch. je.OOper doz.; 5- inch,81S.00perdoz ; 6-inch. J30.00per doz. For other sizes and varieties of Ferns and Palms, see our September price list. R. VINCENT, Jr. & SONS CO. White Marsti, Md. 660 The American Florist. Oct. 15, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. M. R. Cashman, Owatonna, ^Minn., Presi- dent; Paul C. Lindley, Pomona, N. C, Vice-President; Jolin Watson 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. \V. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. The forty-seventh annual convention will be held atbetroit, Mich., June, 1922. Fi,oi!lD.4 nurserymen planted approx- imately 6,000,000 fruit trees in that state during the six months' period ending April 30. AN APPLE tree in San Bernardino, Calif., producing both blossoms and mature fruit in September, was recent- ly reported by Forest Ranger Hayden. Dade City, Fia. — The Dade City Cit- rus Sub-Exchange is enlarging and making improvements on Its plant in anticipation of heavy business this winter. La Ceescent, Minn. — D. c. Webster was i-ecently awarded the first prize of $200, given by the Minnesota State Horticultural Society in an orchard contest started by that organization in 1914. Pkof. Alan F. Arnold, of the New York State College of Forestry, sug- gests the planting of Virginia creeper to draw the attention of birds away from grape vineyards, apple and peach orchards, by furnishing nesting sites. Under the general title of "California Nurserymen and Plant Industry," the California Association of Nurserymen has published an excellent series of addresses delivered before the associa- tion, 1916-20, by Prof. B. J. Wickson, nestor of Pacific coast horticulture. "Treatment of Ornamental White Pines Infected with . Blister Rust," is the subject of Department Circular No. 177, United States Department of Ag- riculture. The circular emphasizes the need for prompt action in treating in- fected trees, and contains many excel- lent illustrations pertinent to the sub- ject. Columbus, C— The Columbus Board of Purchase received bids, October 5 on 7,000 trees and shrubs for parks in this city from the following firms : Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. ; Moon & Co., Morrisville, Pa.; Leo Weltz & Co., Wilmington, O., and Kohenkie & Son, Painesville, O,, the contract to be awarded at an early date. — J. W. L. We are in receipt of an attractively illustrated booklet from the Andorra Nurseries, Chestnut Hill, Pa., entitled "Andorra Nurseries from the Clouds," showing several views of their 1,100 acre establishment 14 miles from Philadelphia. Those who are interest- ed in landscape art and the beauty of trees and plants are cordially invited to visit Andorra. W. S. Brock, extension specialist of the department of horticulture, Uni- versity of Illinois, Urbana, states that now is the time to plant more orchards, as new export markets are opening up each year and coupled with an increase of 10 per cent of population in the United States, there is little danger of overproduction. The startling de- crease in the number of apple and peach trees of bearing age reported by the 1920 census is another factor. San Francisco. EXCELLENT DEMAND FOR STOCK. The demand for flowers and plants last week was the best experienced in a long while, the Jewish holidays act- ing as a great stimulus for trade. Dur- ing the middle of the week we experi- enced a very hot spell of weather which caused considerable damage to chrys- anthemums and seriously affected the rose cut. The best roses are now bringing $1.50 to $2 per dozen, varie- ties such as Mrs. C'has. Russell, Pre- mier, Ophelia and Colvimbia becoming more plentiful, the latter being in over- supply. Kaiserin is now arriving but is of poor quality. Cecile Brunner is in steady demand and Ulrich Brunner is about finished. Violet supply is in- creasing slowly, prices ranging from 75 cents to $1 per dozen bunches, with a very good shipping demand. Marie Louise is predominating. Gladioli still remain popular. There is the usual heavy cut of autumn dahlias, with pompons showing a decided increase and meeting with steady call. Some fine Lilium rubrum, so far the best this season, is arriving and bringing good prices. The hot weather had a bad ef- fect on the last of the aster crop, prac- tically eliminating this flower for the year, having experienced an excellent season. Good stocks of sweet peas are yet obtainable and sell readily. Cut cyclamens are in g'ood demand at $2 per 100. Tuberous begonias are finding good use as a corsage flower, and gar- denias are in such a demand that it is difficult to find enough stock to fill or- ders. Lily of the valley Is also scarce. Cattleyas have made their first ap- pearance, labiata which comprised the bulk of the offerings being snapped up eagerly, bringing $3 each. Chrysan- themums from the Chinese section were seen for the first time last week, the flowers, numbering from five to 12 on each plant, were small. All of the old time favorites are obtainable and they clean' up rapidly, but a heavy cut of this stock is expected from now on. Chrysanthemums grown by the Japan- ese suffered severely and stock from their district is on the short side. Crystal Gem and Chrysolora are the leaders. Crocus is not much in evi- dence at present. Chieftain being the principal kind. There is an excellent shipping demand for all this stock. Anemones and pompons are being largely featured by all the stores and are good for basket work because of their splendid keeping qualities. In bronze varieties, Nagaroc and W. H. Waite are being received. Outdooor stock cleans up every day. Plants are very popular, made up baskets of cy- clamens and begonias together with fancy leaved caladiums, draecenas and aspleniums being featured in most stores. Primulas in pots also sell well, as do Boston ferns. Asparagus and other ferns are meeting with a good call in all quarters. FLOWER snow OCTOBER 26-28. Plans for the flower show at the Civic Auditorium October 26-28 are going ahead rapidly. Wm. Numack, who had charge of the publicity for the dahlia show, has been engaged to take a similar position for the coming exhibition. The committee meets every Tuesday night at the Art Floral Co.'s store to handle the many problems coming before it. Chairman Angelo J. Rossi of the publicity committee has made arrangements whereby all the street cars will carry advertising dur- ing the exhibition. Great enthusiasm is being displayed by florists and grow- ers alike and indications point to .a most successful exhibition. This will be the first general flower show held in this city since the one at the Pana- ma-Pacific Exposition in 191.5. P. Vin- cent Matraia has been selected as manager. NOTES. An inspection of the orchid range of the Ferrari Orchid Co. made it very evident that this firm will soon be cut- ting a heavy crop of Cattleya labiata. The plants are in fine condition. Fer- rari Brothers, who are the largest growers of lily of the valley in this vicinity, report the demand for this flower to be so strong that it is at times diflicult for them to produce an ade- quate supply. J. Mischon, in charge of the green- houses at the University of Nevada, writes that he will be here for the flower show and intends to stage an exhibit of his new carnation seedlings. Many of them, which were displayed at the store of Pelicano, Rossi & Co. last spring, showed exceptional merit. PEACHTREES^Mi All straight and well rooted. Free catalogue. W. T. MITCHELL S SON, Beverly, O. The Barclay INursery Importers and Growers of Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, Trees, Vines, Shrubs and All Hardy Perennial^. All Kinds of "Decorative Plants, Our SDecialty — Everbloomins Hardy Roses. Boxn'ood and Rliododendrons. 60 Barclay St., 14 West WaTAr Vn-rlr Broaawayand 62VeseySt., J-'CW X Uri& Telephone: Cortlandt 1518 VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Berberris Thunbergii. Hydrangea raniculata, Weigelia, Spireas, Etc. Ask for complete list of Oak Brand Shrubs. Th. P.ONARD fi I.. I lUEST GROVK Tne (ijoNES CO I aSft I " PENN'A. 'JONES CO Robert Pyle, Pres. AnLFulzer.Tke-Pru. Plant Propagation, Greenliouse and Nursery Practice. By M. O. Kalns. 342 pages, illustrated. Price, $2.25. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Cottage Gardens Nurseries of Eureka, California, OFFER AZALEA INDICA Ready for immediate shipment. TUBEROUS BEGONIAS For December delivery. GLOXINIAS For December delivery BOXWOODS For November delivery. ERICAS, in Varieties For Fall delivery. Write to G. VANDEN ABEELE, Receiver, Cottage Gardens Nurseries, P. O. Box 78, EUREKA, CALIFORNIA, For Price List. 1921. The American Florist. 661 Hill's Choice Nursery StocK. Evergreens for Tubbing Feet Pyramidal Arbor Vltae B&B 3 Pyramidal Arbor Vitae B&B 4 Red Cedar (Junlperus) B&B 3 Sheared Globes (Thuya) B&B I'/zXI'/z Matched Each Pair $4.00 $7.50 5.00 9.50 5.00 9.50 5.00 9.50 Still at the same stand with the same slogan. "Give every customer complete satis- faction." D. HILL. Size Inch 100 Abies Ts. Canadensis x 6-8 $18.50 Abies DouglassI % 6-8 13.00 luniperus Canadensis x 8-10 20.00 Junlperus Canadensis ...xx 10-12 50.00 Junlperus VIrglnlana x 6-8 7.50 luniperus VIrglnlana ...xx 12-18 25.00 PIcea Pungens x 6-18 14.00 Picea Excelsa xx 12-18 17.50 Pinus Austriaca x 8-10 15.00 NOTE: Above prices do not include tubs. Choice Evergreens for Lining Out 1000 $175.00 120.00 65.00 225.00 130.00 165.00 140.00 Size Inch 100 Pinus Mugho xx 8-10 $50.00 Pinus Sylvestris xx 10-12 20.00 Thuya Occidentalis xx 10-12 12.50 Thuya Occidentalis xx 12-18 20.00 Thuya Compacta x 6-8 18.50 Thuya Pyramidalls x 6-8 20.00 Thuya, War. Siberica ..x 6-8 25.00 Thuya WoodwardI x 6-8 50.00 Thuya Biota Orlentalis ..x 8-10 11.00 Evergreens for Window Boxes Size Inch Junlperus Canadensis xx 10-12 Junlperus VIrginlana xx 12-18 Picea Canadensis xx 12-18 Pinus Mugho xx 8-10 special Offer: Fifty Window Box evergreens, ties (our selection) per case. $25.00. Evergreen Understocks for Grafting Conifers 1000 10 50 $7.50 $30.06 3.76 15.00 6.00 27.50 7.50 30.00 assorted varle- 115.00 190.00 175.00 All orders for Evergreen Undera sample only. Write for samples. Size Inch tooks 100 $6.00 7.50 B.OO 7.00 2.75 sold on lOOO S50J)0 Picea Excelsa Thuya Orlentalis ...x 8-10 ...x 6- a 65.00 75.00 Thuya Occidentalis RO Rosa Canina, No. 1 .. X a-in 60.00 SE STOCKS Grade.. 17.50 Each X Indicates one transplanting. 5 of same variety and size at 10 rate; SO at the 100 rate; BOO at the 1000 rate. Send for Complete Catalog. THE D.HILL NURSERY CO., Inc., LarSsY&"e?s^5X^:?ica, Box 404, Dundee, III. The white gi-ower's market is meet- ing with great success. Every avail- able foot of space In the building has been rented. Jos. Scatena says the shipping business is entirely satisfac- tory. An immense refrigerator has been installed to take care of stock. The Richmond Pottery, stock of which is owned entirely by florists and growers in this vicinity, is now pro- ducing an excellent grade of flower pots. The management report the de- mand to be heavy and predict a great success for this venture. The regular monthly meeting of the Retail Florists' Association was held October 5, at the Co-operative Market building. The flower show committee presented its final report befoi-e the show at this meeting. There la a fine lot of pot grown cyclamen and begonias at the Grant avenue store of Podesta &. Baldocchi. This firm reports trade to be in splendid shape. Nels Peterson, San Mateo, is cutting the first of his carnation crop. His crop of Laddie will not be ready until about the middle of the present month. Avansino Bros. & Co. showed a hand- some vase of John A. Carbone's fine seedling- dahlia, Rising Beauty, last week. Jajies T. Lynch. Nassau County Horticultural Society. The regular monthly meeting of the Nassaxi County Horticultural Society was held in Pembroke hall. Glen Cove, N. Y., on September 14. President Win. Noonan occupied the chair and Messrs. Thos. Leydon. J. Neil Alex- ander and J. H. Andrews were elected to active membership. Five petitions for membership were also received. The president appointed John F. John- ston, Thos. Meech and Jesse Framp- ton to judge the exhibits and their awards were as follows : Five sticks of celery — Frank O. Johnson, 1st; 25 Lima beans, James McCarthj-, 1st; 12 spikes of gladioli, Frank O. Johnson, 1st. An exhibit of string beans by John Forbes received a cultural cer- tificate. The schedule for the chry- santhemum show w^as read and the exhibition will be held in Pembroke hall. November 1-2. The arrangements for the dahlia show to be staged October 4-5 are complete and it should be the best show ever held by the society. Charles R. Summer was present and gave us an interesting talk on "Potash." The exhibits for the October 12 meeting will be 12 mixed roses, three heads of cauliflower 'and 12 mixed cactus dahlias. Arthur Cook, Cor. Sec'y. Seasonable Stock Asparagus Sprengeru, 1 J/j in., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1,000; IVi in., $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1,000; heavy 4 in., $15.00 per 100; heavy 5 in., $25.00 per 100. Bougainvillea, Glabra Sanderiana, lYz in., $10.00 per 100; 3 in., $20.00 per 100; 5 In., $75.00 per 100 specimens; 6 in., $100.00 per 100 specimens. Begonias, large leaved, in variety, 2Yl in-, $8.00 per 100. Cineraria, Dwarf Hybrids, 2I/2 in., $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1,000. Euonymous Argentia, grand for dishes, 3 in., $20.00 per 100, $150.00 per 1,000. Fern Dish Ferns, best varieties, 2'/^ in., $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1,000. Fern, Boston, 2!4 in., $6.50 per 100, $60.00 per 1,000; 3 in., $10.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1,000; 4 in., $25.00 per 100; 5 in., $50.00 per 100. Genista, Racemosus, well trimmed, 4 in., $20.00 per 100. Hydrangea, good French varieties, 2^ in., $6.50 per 100, $60.00 per 1,000; 4 in., $20.00 per lOO; 5 in., $30.00 per 100; heavy field grown specimens, 8 to 1 shoots, fine for specimen tubs, $7.00 per dozen, $50.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio rCARNATIONSn F. Dorner&Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. Abundance of Stock 40.00 45.00 95.00 Pet 100 Per 1000 2!4-inoh Asparagus Sprengeri ..J 5.00 $45.00 2!^-incb CalendulaOrangeKlng.. 4.50 214- inch Snapdragons, 5 varieties. 5.00 4 -inch Ferns, 6 vanetiBs 25 00 Vnica Variegata, large field-erown 10.00 Liberal e.'itras. Corresponjence olicited. ALONZO J. BRYAN, Wbolesale Florist, Washington. NewJersey We must have room and offer for one week. 2,600 2^ -in. C.TCIamen, at $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. 3,000 2-ln. Cyclamen, at $20 and $25 per 100. 1,000 4-ln. Cyclamen, at $40.00 per 100. Ask for our prices of Easter Greeting Felorffonlams and Ferns GEO. A. KOHL, "^""ft^^.^ir" REX BEGONIAS 3-IncIi, ^.W per dozen. GERANIUMS (Onr Spcialty) Nutt, Bachner, Ricard, Poitevlne, Tiand Good short jointed plants from 2-lnch pots, at $3.60 per 100; $36.00 per 1000. We ship safe anywhere Elmer Rawlings, AL^Ets'^rN: y ^iiiitii(tiiiitiiiuiiiiiiiiii[iiiiiiiii[[iitiiiiiiiiiniiiniiiniiiiriiniiniiuiiiiHiniiiiiiiii^ I Robert Craig Co. I I HIGH CLASS PALMS | I and Novelties in Decorative Plants | I Market and 49tli Sts., PHILADELPHU, PA. | ^iitiiiriiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiitiiiifiiiiiiitiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiuiuHiiir. Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Chrysanthemum Specialists Catalogue Free. 662 The American Florist. Oct. 15, ^ Market Gardeners "^ Vegetable Growers' Association of America. Louis F. Miller, Toledo,©., President; H.A. Dooley, Cleveland, O. .Vice-President; S. W. Severance, Louisville Ky., Secretary; H. J. Cheney, Grand Rapids, Mich., Treasurer. The nest annual meeting will be held at Albany, N. V., November 1-5, 1921. FENr^EL stalks are being used as an appetizer with celery in Italian res- taurants. New York. — U. H. Dudley & Co., sales agents for the Conserverie Billet Lemy, of Paris, France, is sending' out a list to the trade of the number of buttons in the various mushroom grades packed by the Paris concern. Plant City, Fla. — The Florida State Strawberry Growers' Association re- cently organized here with the follow- ing officers : R. M. Anderson, this city, president; Wm. E. Bolles, Oldsmar, vice-president; Claude E. Devane, this city, secretary-treasurer. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Veg'etablesj Chicago, October bushel basket. $2 to $2. per box. T to 10 cents; .$1.2.5 per 100 bunches. New Yokk, October $1 to .$3.50 per basket; three-pound basket, 75 radishes, 100 bunches. 11. — Cucumbers, ■50; leaf lettuce, radishes, $1 to 7. — Cucumbers, mushrooms, per cents to $2.75; $1 to .$2. Boston, jyiass. MARKET MAKES SHARP ADVANCE. The market has experienced a sharp advance over last week. All stock lias dwindled considerably in supply, es- pecially roses, and the result is the business is brisker than at any time this autumn. There are predictions that the rose market will see another slump when chrysanthemums become more plentiful. The latter have been very short in supply this season, es- pecially good white ones, for which there has been a demand and not nearly enough flowers to meet it. Carnations were inclined to be quite plentiful the first of the week, but cleaned up well toward the close. Some outdoor stock is still arriving and meet with a very slight demand. Violets have made their appearance for the season. This is one flower that w^as a great favorite at one time, but now selling' with the greatest urging except at the holidays. MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTUEAL SOCIETY. At a meeting of the board of trus- tees of the Massachusetts Horticultur- al Society held October 7 the follow- ing votes were adopted : To award the George Robert White medal of honor for the year of 1921 to Mrs. Louisa Yeomans King, Alma, Mich., in recognition of her service to horticul- ture in increasing the love of plants and gardens among the women of the United States by her success as an organizer and manager of their gar- den clubs; by her public addresses and books about gardens, and by the ex- ample of her enthusiasm and industry. John S. Ames was appointed treasurer of the society to succeed Walter Hun- newell, deceased. J. Gurney Wilson, editor of the Orchid Review, was elect- ed, a corresponding member of the so- ciety. GROWERS' ASSOCIATION. The Growers' Association held a meeting, October 8, at the Hotel Belle- vue, about 50 members being present. Thos. Roland, president of the Society of AiTierican Florists, presided. The speaker of the evening was Major O'Keefe, his topic being "Co-operative Advertisinig." Other speakers were A. Christensen, E. Stickle. Wm. Craig' and W. H. Elliott. NOTES. Norris Comley, Burlington, who has one of the largest rang'e of glass in New England, is shipping half his pro- duction to a commission man in each market. This is something new in this city and will be watched by some of the other large growers. The next annual meeting of the stock holders of the Boston Flower Exchange takes place at Young's hotel, Saturday, Otcober 22. at p. m. A very select entertainment will be furnished on this ocasion. A. Bloom, of the Dolansky-McDonald Co., sprained his wrist last week when he had a bad fall while running for a car. . E. F. S. Pittsburgh. BUSINESS STEADILY' IMPROVING. The past week has seen a steady in- crease in business, not a rush but a steady trade. The weather has turned in cooler, which accounts for it; while there has been no local frost, some sections near here have reported light frosts on several occasions. Several large weddings have helped out con- siderably. American Beauty roses are more plentiful and of fine quality, but so far there has been no over-supply. The quality of the roses now shown here could not be improved on, as they look like midseason stock. The varie- ties include American Legion, Premier, Columbia, Butterfly. Ophelia, Crusad- er, Richmond. Sunburst, Ward, Mai-y- land, and Pink, and White Killarney, and all are moving well. Chrysanthe- mums are now more plentiful and from now until Thanksgiving should be a big' factor in the market. Carna- tions are still scarce and many more could be sold. SEWICKLEY DAHLIA SHOW. The dahlia show staged by the Se- wickley Horticultural Society was the best ever held in this section and those who did not attend surely missed a treat. The exhibits were practically all staged from the private estates for which Sewickley is noted, and goes to show what can be done with the dahlia in this section when properly grown. Of course we must take into consideration that there ha^ been no expense spared in growing this stock, which could not be, done from a com- mercial standpoint. People who have attended dahlia shows all over the country declared that for quality of stock shown they had never seen any- thing to beat this one. There were also vegetable exhibits that would have been a credit to any fair in the country. NOTES. Anne Pierson, Washington, Pa., has opened a new retail store that is a credit to the town. Mrs. Pierso'h re- ports that she got away to a flying start and as she is well linown in Washington, having lived there for years and having several years' ex- perience in the business, there is no doubt but that she will make good. About 1 a. m. Thursday morning fire was discovered in the plant of F. C. Hinkel, West View. which de- stroyed three greenhouses and dam- aged the dwelling of Mr. Hinkel, esti- mated at $8,000. Three firemen were overcome by smoke while fighting the fire, the origin of which is unknown. J. W. Glenn, of Kitanning, Pa., has so far recovered from his rheumatism that he was able to pay a visit to the market last week. Mr. Glenn is al- ways a welcome visitor, as he seems to bring good cheer and sunshine with/' him at all times. Another welcome visitor was Frank Adgate. of Warren, Ohio. Mr. Adgate reports business as much improved and is looking for a good season. Peter Hopman, of New Galilee, Pa., is again cutting his usual fine crop of chrysanthemums, which he consigns to the McCallum Co. Randolph & McClements report sev- eral large weddings last week for which dahlias formed the principal decoration. E. C. T. PANSY PI ANTS Goodell'sweU l-lrs.\^^ I ri^t^V* « J3 known strain. Pansy Park Perfection, good , stocky . w eJ 1 rouiea , small plauTS. S4.60 |ir IcrO; larser, fiood as transplanted, IfS.SO \ct 101 0. Cash. PANSY PARK FLORAL GARDENS, DWIGHT, MASS. Miscellaneous Stock Cleveland Cherries, field 35c, 35c, 50e Xmas Peppers, 4 in I5e Primula Obconica, Sin lOo Primula Obconica, 4 in 200 Cyclamen, 4 in 40c Stevia, dwarf, 2 in 4e Forget -Me-NotS, S in. , winter-flowering. . .4c Per ICO 1000 Matchless Carnation plants SIO.OO 1000 Hardy PlUox, allcolors lO.OO Sprengeri, 2 in 3.OO Swainsona, 3 In 10.00 Rosendale Greenhouses DEL ANSON, N. Y. Specimen Xmas and Easter Plants Exceptionally Well Grown BUDDLEIA Asiatica, 3-6 ft., Sl.50-$5.CO each. HEATHER Melanlhera, 3 4 ft., I2.50-S6.0 each ACACIA Longifolium, «5 or-$lo.OO each. Standard and Bush GENISTAS, S3 50-$6.U0 each. BOUGAINVILLEA Sandcrlana— Fyremid and Globes, $3 IO-»S.(iOfach. HlfDRANGEAS, Mixed French Variety, 16-2;j brandies, if3.i 0-»3.00 each. HYDRANGEA Trophic, the best red, 15-20 branches, lf2.5U J3 50 earh CROTONS, Choice Broad-Lesf Varieties, 4i,4-in.,$7.Mili ler ICO. DEUTZIA Gracilis, 6- and T-in. pots, at 8,10.00 per 100. All stock in At condition. Cash with order or satisfactory reference. A. L. MILLER Jamaica, New York Multiflora Japonica Rose Seedlings Best American Rose Stock for Budding and Grafting. New England grown, well rooted. No. 1. 4-6 mm J15.00 per 1000 No. 2. 3-4 mm 10.00 per 10(0 Ready for delivery after November 1st. C. R. BURR fi COMPANY, Manchester, Conn. iy^L. The American Florist. 663 Ready Reference Section 15 CENTS, NET, PER LINE ASPARAGUS. Asparaus Sprengeri. 1^^-in., $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1,000; 2y2-in., $6.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1.000; heavy 4-in., $15.00 per 100; heavy 5-in.. $25.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, O. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2\^-in., 4%c each. ODOR GREENHOUSES, lola, Kan. ASPLlENIUM. Asplenium Ninus Avis (Bird's Nest Perns), good strong, liealthy stock, 3-in.. pots, 35c; 4-in,, 75c; 5-in., $1.50. Packing material charged for at cost. Wm. K. HARRIS, 55th and Springfield Ave., W. Phila,, Pa. BEGONIAS. Begonias, large leaved, in variety, 2i,^-in.. $8.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, O. BOUGAINVIIiliEA. Bougainvillea, G'labra Sanderiana, 2V2-in., $10.00 per 100; 3-in., $20.00 per 100; 5-in. specimens, $75.00 per 100; 6-in. speciniens, $100.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, O. BUIiBS. Pall Bulbs. Ready for immediate ship- ment. For varieties and prices see display advertisenient elsewhere in this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. CAIlENDUIiAS. Calendulas. Selected true Double Orange King, 2% -in. pots. $6.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1,000. ROMAN J. IRWIN, 43 West 18th St., New Tork. CAIiLAS. CALLA BULBS. Calla Aethiopica, the popular white calla, clean, soupd bulbs, all with crown shoots. Size Diameter Per 100 Per 1000 1%, to l'/4-inch $ 6.00 $ 50.00 1% to 2 -inch 8.00 75.00 2-Inch antJ up 16.00 126.00 Satisfaction guaranteed. SEVIN-VINCBNT CO. 512 Washington St. San Francisco, Calif. Godfrey Callas, 3-in. pots, ready for shift at $15.00 per 100. PBNN PLORAt CO., Kingston, Pa. CARNATIONS. LAST CALL FIELD-GROWN CARNATION GOOD STOCK. White Enchantress PLANTS. 30 East Randolph St. WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Florists, 100 1000 8.00 75.00 Chicago. CARNATIONS. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemum stock plants in the fol- lowing early varieties now ready at $10.00 per 100: Yellow Sunray Unaka, CROSS. Mich. Smith's Advance (white). Smith's Advance, Rosiea, October Frost, (1919), Smith's Sublime (1919), Oconto and Chrysolora. ELI 150 Monroe Ave., Grand Rapids, Chrysanthemum novelties for 1921. Pre- liminary list free. Elmer D. Smitli & Co., Adrian, Mich. CINERARIAS. Very best large-flowering - Cinerarias; finest colors and imported strain. 2 V" -inch, $7.00 per 100; 3-inch, $15,00 per 100; 4-inch, $25.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL CO., 1643 Broadway, Denver, Colo. Cinerarias — We have 30,000 plants, 2y2-in., ready to shift, of very finest strain, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1.000. Cash, PENN FLORAL CO., Kingston, Pa. CLEVELAND CHERRIES. Cleveland Cherries, fine plants, well ber- ried, out of 5-in. pots that have been plunged in field, no set backs. 15c each. Cash. Brill Celery Gardens, Kalamazoo, Mich. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN GIGANTBUM SEED NOW READY Glory of Wandsbek, dark and light shades of salmon. Daybreak, delicate shade of salmon. Brilliant Red, large and fine. Pure White, extra select. White — Pink Eye, very large and fine. Rosea Superba. deep shell pink. Rose of Marienthal, light pink, dark eye. Magnifica, dark rosy pink, very fine. Lavender, very beautiful. Above varieties, $12.00 per 1,000 net. For novelties, price list and' cultural di- rections, sent on application. J. A. PETERSON & SONS AVestwood, Cincinnati, O. Cyclamen, best strain, assorted colors, 4-in., $22.50 per 100. Fall or immediate de- livery. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. Cyclamen, for one week only. 2H-in., $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1,000. 3-in., $20.00 and $25.00; 4-in., $40.00 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Cyclamen. See our special offer of 3-in. and 4-in. in our display ad on page Gil. MATTHEWSON'S. Sheboygan. Wis. DAISIES. 2,000 Enchantress, $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1,000. NIC REDING 0731 Ridge Ave. Chicago Carnations. See our special offer on page 659 of this issue. MATTHEWSON'S, She- boygan, Wis. Carnations. Write for price list of latest varieties. P. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette. Ind. Daisies: Eellis Montrosa. pink or white: also Longfellow and Snowball. Pine strong plants, $3.00 per 1000. Cash. BRILL CEL- ERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo. Mich, DRACAENAS. Dracaena Indivisa. Field-grown, ready for 4 and 5-in. pots. $12.00 per 100. Stronger plants, $20.00 and $25.00 per 100. 2i4-in. pots. $6.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN, 43 W. 18th St., New York, FERNS. BOSTON PERNS. G'ood, strong bushy stock. 5-in . .$0.40 6-in 75 7-in 90 10-in 2.00 Packing charges free. DAVIS FLORAL CO. Davenport, la. Perns, Bostons and Scotti. Exceptionally strong, clean, pot grown stock for immedi- ate shipment. For sizes and prices see ad- vertisement on front cover page of this issue. R. Vincent Jr. & Sons Co.. Whits Marsh. Md. Table ferns, stand'ard varieties, 2U-in., $6.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH FLORAL CO., INC, Grand Rapids, Mich. Ferns of fine quality. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. F. R. Pierson. Inc.. Tarrytown, N. Y. Hardy Ferns, III. descriptiive list mailed. L. MOSBAEK. Ferndale. Askov, Minn, FORGET-ME-NOTS. Forg-et-me-not. Alpestris Victoria, hardy dwarf, blue; strong plants, $4.00 per 1000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kala- mazoo, Mich. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, Nutt Buchner, Ricard. Poite- vine and Viaud. Good short jointed plants. 2-in., $3.50 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, N. T. Geraniums, rooted cuttings only, send for prices. ALBERT M. HERR, R. F. D. 8. Lancaster, Pa. GINSENG. BIG PROFITS. Growing Ginseng. We can supply Roots and Seeds THAT ALWAYS GROW. Established. 1870. WM. RENNIE CO., Limited Cor. Adelaide and Jarvis Sts. Toronto, Canada. If You Do Not Find Wliat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 664 The American Florist. Oct. 15, GKEIENS. Decorative Greens. Magnolia leaves, beech and oak spraya. "Write for samples and prices. The Decorative Greens Co., Kinston, Ala. HYBKANGEAS. field-Grown hydrangeas. French Varieties and Otaska. 3 branches $30.00 per 100 4 branches 40.00 per 100 6 branches and more 60.00 per 100 Ask for full list of all sizes, field-grown and pot grown. ROMAN J. IRWIN, 43 West 18th St. New York. IBISES, IRISES. 87 varieties, true to name: nice young stock, special prices, write for list, GIL- BERT H. WILD, Sarooxie, Mo. IVIES. Hardy English Ivy. Exceptionally good stock. 2-in., $2.76 per 100, $26.00 per 1000; 3-in., $3.76 per 100, $36.00 per 1000. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. XjQjY of the valley. Valley pips. From cold, storage. $30 per 1,000; $16 per 600; $8 per 250; $4 per 100. H. N. Bruns, 3032-42 W. Madison street, Chicago. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO., orchid growers and raisers. Southgate, London, England. Cat- tleyas. Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. PANSIES. ROSES. PANSY PLANTS. O'NeiU's special and private stock, mixed, strong large flowers. The best stock that can be bought selected from one hundred thousand plants every year and the richest colors that can be got. Guar- anteed to be the best on the market. $5.00 per 1,000. straight. Cash. JAMES O'NEILL PANSY GARDEN, Darkrun Lane and Brdrich St. Frankford, Philadelphia. Pa. PEONIES. Peonies, a two story crop. Ask for Flo- rists' Problems No. 6. SARCOXIE NURS- ERIES PEONY FIELDS, Wild Bros. Nurs- ery Co., Sarcoxie, Mo. PRIMXTLAS. Primula Obconica Gigantea. Our own strain, and our reputation for this strain, warrants us in saying that it is the best obtainable. This stock is in very fine shape and ready to be transferred to larger sizes. 2Vi-in., $7.00 per 100; 3-ln., $16.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL CO., 1643 Broadway, Denver, Colo. PRIVET. Privet. Ibota and Amoor River. R. C, 750 per 100. ODOR GREENHOUSES, lola, Kans. ROSES. Multiflora Japonica Rose Seedlings, Beat American Rose stock for budding and graft- ing. 4-6 mm., $16.00 per 1,000; 2-4 mm., $10.00 per 1.000. C. R. Burr & Co., Man- chester, Conn. FRANK W. DUNLOP The 1920 Wonder! Own-root stock ready for immediate de- livery. $35.00 per 100; $300.00 per 1,000. CHARLES H. TOTTY CO. Madison N. J. SEGEn>S. Seed. Cyclamen. Best English and Ger- man strain, separate colors. Salmon- Wandsbek and Salmon King. $16.00 per 1,000, All other colors, $12.00 per 1.000. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO., 60 Park Place. New York. Seeds. Flower in all seasonable varieties. For varieties and prices see display ad- vertisement elsewhere In this issue, Henry F. Michell Co., 616-618 Market St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Home Grown Stock Diiiiiiiniuiimiiiiinmimmmiiuiiuiiumimnniiiniinimiminuun Greatly Increased Demand Because of the Federal embargo against the im- portation of most kinds of Garden Plants, Roots and Bulbs, home grown stock is now in greatly increas- ed demand. If you have any to offer or are likely to have it soon, advertise in these columns now. SEEDS. Seeds. Pedigree and selected stocks of rutabaga, turnip, cabbage, Savoy cabbage, beet and mangel ; flower seeds. Write for special prices. Kelway & Sons, Langport, Eng. Seeds. Sweet peas, Spencer's grandiflora, etc. Asters and flower seeds in general. Tomato, lima and pole beans. John Bod- ger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds, The largest French cultures of Primulas. Ask for prices 1921 crop. Mala- coides. $22.69 per lb. JH. PAQUET, bd., Magnan Nice (France). Seei^ Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract. Edgar F. Hurff, Swedesboro, N. J. Seed. Garden beans. Growlns contract offer for fall delivery m'alled upon request, Henry Berrien Pish, Carpinterla. Calif. Seeds. The Kenilworth Giant Pansy. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth. N. J. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, muskmelon, squash and pumpkin: sweet flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley, Neb. Seed. Cyclamen. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. American Bulb Co., 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Seeds. Specialties: Pepper, eggplants, to- mato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown, N. J. Seeds, Beet, sweet com, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon applica- tion. S. D. W^oodruff & Sons, 82 Dey St., New York, Seed 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 vegetables of all kinds in quantity and highest qual- ity. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y. Seeds. Specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet pea, aster cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety, Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every de- scription. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-236 W. Madison St., Chicago. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon, squash and pump- kin seed, sugar, flint and fleld corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Seed. Lawn mixtures and field, whole- sale. Write for prices, Atlantic Grass Seed Co., 46 W. Broadway, New York. Seeds. Flower and Garden seeds. Sweet pea and nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed So., Arroyo Grande, 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. Seeds. Choice sweet peas, nasturtium and flower. L. D, Waller Seed Co., Gua- dalupe, Calif. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Fish Seed Co., Carpinterla, Calif, Seed. For the wholesale trade only. Braslan Seed Growers' Co., San Jose Calif. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1921. The American Florist. 665 SEEDS. 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. SMTDAX. Southern Wild Smilax, $7.50 per case. The E. F. Winterson Co.. 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. SNAPDRAGONS. Snapdraeons, 2>/i-in. pots, $6.00 per 100, tSB.OO per 1,000. Nelrose, Keystone, Giant White, Giant Yellow, Silver Pink and G'ar- net. New Snapdragons, $8.00 per 100, $70.00 per 1,000. Golden Pink Queen, Or- lando and Golden Delight. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St. New York 8TEVIA. Stevia, Pine large field-grown clumps, ready to bench, that will produce lots of blooms. Packed to ship at $16.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH FLORAL CO., Grand Rap- ids, Mich. STOCKS. German Winter-Forcing Stocks. We are offering seeds from a German specialist in this flower, Mr. Paul Teicher. Extra select seed from which the raiser claims 90 per cent double, in the following colors: laven- der, snow white, rose, pink, silvery delicate lilac. 600, 66c! 1000. $10.00. PETER PEAR- SON, 6732-6748 GunniSon St., Chicago. SWEET PEIAS. Yellow Sweet Peas. See display adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. McClena- han Greenhouses, 40th and Philips streets, Oklahoma City, Okla. TULIPS. Darwin tulips. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. VINOAS. FIELD-GROWN VARIEG'ATED VINCAS. IVz to 3 ft. long, bushy, seven vines and more, $9.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1,000. ROMAN J. IRWIN, 43 West 18th St., New York. MISCELLANEOUS. MISCELLANEOUS. Seed packets for 1921. AU packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogues, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitch- burg, Mass. Concrete post molds. Light, strong, dura- ble. Made of sheet metal. Prices submit- ted upon request. Superior Machine & Boiler Works, 840-860 W. Superior St.. Chi- cago. Concrete bench legs, 16-in. high. Ship- ment made from our Joliet plant at Joliet, 111. Write for particulars and prices. DAVIS-JOLIBT CO., Davenport, Iowa. Miscellaneous stock of all kinds. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Rosendale Greenhouses, Delanson, N. Y. Gold letters of best quality. Prices great- ly reduced. Write today for samples and prices. J. Lichtenberger, 1560 Avenue A, New York. Meyer's Green Florists' Thread is the best for all florists' puiTJOses, Write for prices. John C. Meyer, Florist Thread Works, Lowell, Mass. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Cata- logues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. 1,000 letterheads and 1,000 envelopes, $8.60. Good stock. Cash please. Gorham Printery, Inc., 642 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a century. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Box 404, Dundee, 111. Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty Write for prices. Regan Printing House, 523 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. Write for samples and price. Henry A. Dreer, 713 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Peach trees, roses and evergreens a spe- cialty with us. Write for prices. SOUTH- ERN NURSERY CO., Winchester, Tenn. MISCELLANEOUS Giblin greenhouse boilers. Lets the flo- rist sleep. Write for catalogue. Giblin & Company, Utica, N. Y. Florist specialties and supplies of every description. Sam Seligman, 116 W. 28th St., New York, 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; 50,000, $11.00. W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N, Y, Greenhouse Boilers. Kroesohell Bros. Co., 452 Brie St., Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Baur 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., Springfleld, Mass. Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for 36c 3,000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, III. FERTILIZERS. HARDWOOD ASHES AT PRE-WAR PRICES. Have been instructed by the Ash Gather- ers of Ontario to sell 30 cars of 30 tons each. It will pay you to buy a car at once and store till spring. GfEO. STEVENS. 364 Marii St.. Peterborough. Ont., Canada, Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co.. 809 Exchange Ave., " - ~ ' "" U. S. Yards, Choago. Thomson's celebrated manure. Sold by all dealers or from sole makers. William Thomson & Sons, Ltd., Clovenfords. Scot- land, Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON, Stratford, London, England. 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. Pitts- burgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Everything the best in florists' supplies. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Everything in florists' supplies and staples. The McCallum Co., 137 Seventh St., Pittsburgh, Pa. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Efeed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Deparfment, Write Us About if. 6^ The American Florist. Oct. 15, GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. ■ Greenhouse construction, cypress roof ma- terial and all greonhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Moniger Co.. 90S Blackhawk St., Chi- cago. Greenhouse glass. paint and putty. Hooker's Dolesco brand. Big stock, priced rig-ht. good brands. H. M, Hooker Paint & Glass Co., 651-659 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co.. 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouses, superior in construction, durable and inexpensive. Write for esti- mates. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 3100 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring, white cedar posts, etc., everything in lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction. When you are ready to talk building, say when and where and we'll be there. Lord & Burnham Co., Chicago and ISTew York. Callahan cut-to-fit greenhouses. Wolf ventilating- apparatus. T. J. Callahan Co., IG So. Canal St., Dayton, O. Greenhouse material and greenhouse hard- ware. Write for estimate. Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave., Chicago. INSECTICIDES. Hall's new nicotine fumigator. Lights quickly, burns evenly, will not go out, and its results are sure. Guaranteed 12i^% pure nicotine. One lb.. $1.25; 21/2 lbs.. $2.50. 10 lbs., $8.50. Hall Tobacco Chemical Co.. 3955 Park Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 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 Manufacturing Co., Madison N. J. LABELS. LABELS for nurserymen and florists, Benjamin Chase Co., Derry Village. N. H. POTS AND PANS. High grade flower pots of every descrip- tion. Write for prices. Western Pottery Co., 5220-30 Norwood Park Ave.. Chicago. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H. Hews & Co.,. Inc., Cambridge, Mass. Pots. Florists'. Prices low and quality guaranteed. The Progressive Clay Co,, 9th floor, Marbrldge Bldg., New York. Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Zane Pot- tery Co., South Zanesville. O. DREER'S Florists' Specialties New Brand New Style "RIVERTON HOSE" Furnished iu Iei)Kihs up to 500 feet witliout seam or joint. Tie HOSE for the FLORIST %-inch, per ft 2ac Keel of 500 ft 21o 2 Eeols, lUOO Jt 2O0 id-incli, per ft ISc Eeel of 500 ft. )8o Couplings furnished without charge. HENRY A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, Pa, Mention the American Florist when writinq POTS AND PANS. Florists' red pots. Write us for prices before buying. George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Herndon St., Chicago. 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. Berning, H. G. St. Louis, Mo. Brenner. Edward, New York. Budlong Co., J. A., Chicago. Charles, Harry, New York. Chicago Flower Growers' Ass'n, Chicago. Coan, J. J., Inc., New York. Doyle & Booth, New York. Erne & Company, Chicago. Foerster Co., Joseph, Chicago. Ford, M. C, New York. Ford, William P., New York. Froment, H. B., New York. Goldstein. I., New York. Hart. Geo. B., Rochester, N. Y. Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York Holton & Hunkel Co. Milwaukee, Wis. Kasting Co., W. F., Buffalo, N. Y. Kennicott Bros., Chicago. Kervan Co., The, New York. Kessler, Wm. A., New York. Krutchen, John, Chicago. Kuhl. George A., Pekin, 111. Mackle, William, New York. '"" McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Meconi, Paul, New York. Millang, Joseph A., New York. 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. PoUworth Co.. C. C, Milwaukee. Wis. Pyfer & Co., A. T., Chicago. Randall Co., A. L., Chicago. Reid, Edward, Philadelphia, Pa. Reinberg, George, Chicago. Reinberg. Peter Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis. Minn. Rusch & Co.. Gust., Milwaukee. Wis. Siebrecht, Geo. C, New York. Sullivan, Dolan & Co., New York. Tonner. O. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co.. Chas. H.. Madison, N. J. Traendly & Schenck. New York. Traveling Wholesale Florists, New York. United Cut Flower Co.. New York. Vaughan, A. L. & Co., Chicago. Weiland & Riach Co., Chicago. Weiss, Herman, New York. Wietor Bros., Chicago. Winterson Co., E. P., Chicago. Young & Co., A. L., New York. Zech & Mann, Chicago. Bailey's New Standard Cyclopedia of fiorticalture Six Splendid Volumes Price, $48.00 Sold only in complete sets. Carriage paid to any part of the United States American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., . CHICAGO A T.T. Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo- rists wisliingr to do business with Burope should send for the Horticultural Advertiser This is the British Trade Paper, beinK r«ad -weelcly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1.000 of the best continental houses. Annual Bubscrictions, to cover oostage, $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 Lo'wdham, Notts. Aadrews EDITORS OP «H. A." LOWDHAM. NOTTS. ElVG-IiANO. Mention the American Florist when writing If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reterence Department, Write Us Aliout It. w2i: The American Florist 667 The recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and soft scale. FUliGINE. Formildew. rust and other blights affecting flowers, fruits and vegetables. VERMIME. For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. Quart. $1.00 Gallon. $3.00 Sold by Dealers. Aphine Mfg. Company MADISON, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Florists' Pots Our plant at York, Pa., has been producing Florists' Pots for ninety years, en- abling us to take First Prize at Expositions. Strong, uni- form in size, well burnt and porous to promote growth, they insure for us repeat or- ders. Try us on your nexl order. Prices Low. Quality Guaranteed. Address all commmucations to The Progressive Clay Company MarK/BuUding. Ncw York City Branch Office, Bulletin Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa Mention the American Florist when writing Azalea Pots, Hangr- Ine Baskets, La^nrn Vases, Urns, Etc. Red Pots Refined days — Skilled Labor THE ZANE POTTERY CO. so. ZANESVILIiE, OHIO "Moss Aztec" Ware HORACE C. 20. bank entirely for the business of the association. He hoped the new members would take home the idea and work it out. He also expressed the pleasure it had been to have so many members visit them. The inspiration and publicity it had given would greatly help the business in Canada. Final Resolutions. Be it resolved — We, your committee on resolutions, do recommend that the sincere thanks and deep appreciation of this body be expressed to his worship, the mayor, an the city officials of the city of To- ronto for their kindness of interest, co-operating so materially to the suc- cess of the meeting of the Florists' Tel- egraph Delivery Association in this city. We especially desire to commend the board of controllers for the progres- sive co-operation displayed in permit- ting the placing of the "Say It with Flowers" signs on the City hall lawn, and to the chairman and committee and florists of the city of Toronto and Canada we recommend a rising vote of thanks and that the secretary be re- quested to send to the various bodies the thanks of this body, under the seal of the organization, for the most suc- cessful business meeting in the his- tory of the organization. In addition to the above we recom- mend that a letter of appreciation be sent to the city editor of each of the newspapers for the unusual publicity given our deliberations and to the management of the King Edward hotel for the many courtesies and very extra- ordinary service, making it the most enjoyable session in our history. We feel the above recommendations voice the sentiment of the entire membership, for w^e are indeed a unit in leaving Toronto with the deepest regret, happy in the thought that not one action could have been added to the wonderfully complete plans as ar- ranged for by the florists of Canada. Charles H. Grakelow, Edward Sceery, Charles Henry Fox. Chairman. Accomplisliments. The generous and spontaneous hospi- tality expressed in the splendidly deco- rated meeting hall, corridors, lobby of the King Edward hotel, and the won- derful whole-hearted words of welcome given by all the speakers, and especial- ly from President W. E. Groves, of the Canadian Florists' and Gardeners' As- sociation at the opening session fur- thered and more strongly united a friendship that has long existed be- tween the members of the craft on each side of the border. The Veport of the. unit on finance, or budget committee, by Chairman Kno- 1921. The American Florist. 671 J. S. SIMMONS & SON'S FIRST PRIZE WINDOW IN TORONTO F. T. D. CONTEST. ble proved that the funds of the asso- ciation were being handled in a thor- ough, systematic pay-as-you-g:o sys- tem which, under the counsel and work of this new committee, would be of great assistance to and relieve the work of the home office. The selection of Baltimore, an east- ern city, for the next annual business meeting was a step forward, bringing the force of this gathering into a new field, where there should be a large ad- dition made to its membership, from all the communities along the Atlantic seaboard. The introducing of a question box added much zest to the proceedings, topics being introduced that brought out spirited discussions, especially that on Sunday closing. While the association did not go on record, the sentiment was strong for this action. Many members have kept closed doors on Sunday since the reform wave of the Buffalo, N. Y., meeting. This method of a diversion in the programme will be a feature of all future meetings. The discussion on trade exhibitions at future meetings showed a decided tendency in favor of novelty displays, resulting in a continuance of such in- troductions to the members. Constant discussion leads gradually to moulding opinions into lines of ac- tion that finally become standard. The continuous every year topic of costs of delivery of small orders is beginning to bear fruit, in that many members this year repeating orders for less than $3 now have a charge added when taken. This item is forwarded with the, order to insure its prompt delivery. Many orders are now worded "includ- ing delivery." The standardization of cut flower boxes, with its accompanying saving of space and cost in this expensive item in the overhead, should result in a tremendous saving to the trade as a whole. The adoption of the slogan, "Faith, Truth, Determination," on the F. T. D. pennant, flag or emblem was an attrac- tive addition to the insignia of the as- sociation. Many valuable points were brought out on the necessity for the correct wording of telegrams, carelessness in insufficient address or leaving out the name of the house owner in whose care the message should be sent, causing much loss and annoyance. The citing' of a number of instances where losses occurred from this cause showed the great need of obtaining full address and instructions with the order. An important matter in which all were interested was the display of the F. T. D. at the coming National Flower Show, which was well presented by George Asmus, of the national flower committee, and Herman P. Knoble, who is on the ground at Cleveland, O. Every member was urged to earnestly work up ideas as to the best methods in the form this exhibit should take and send the same to the F. T. D. office as soon as i>ossible. It was felt that this was a grand opportunity for publicity for the F. T. D. service and every ad- vantage should be taken to make the most of it, as all the space necessary is to be given free. The idea of an F. T. D. bank through which the association would make all its clearings was mentioned by several of the members, as well as dwelt upon by the secretary. The possibilities of such, an institution loom large and may before long become an actuality. Small artificial ice machines to maintain the necessary low tempera- ture in preference to ice for flower show cases was highly recommended by the committee appointed to look into it and was a distinct step forward in the efficient handling and keeping of cut flowers, and many will no doubt adopt this system at the first oppor- tunity. While the association did not select a date for a country-wide demonstra- tion of F. T. D. service in the form of window display, the idea was re- ceived with enthusiasm, the only dif- ference of opinion being in the choice of the week. The necessity for more publicity and enthusiasm for the work was, however, strongly expressed by many and displays bringing out the utility of the service will no doubt be made in all parts of the country at intervals, as a result of the discus- sion. The F. T. D. idea, it was shown, was going in Europe and that with the approaching settled conditions the ac- tivities of the association would be greatly extended across the seas. Great publicitv for the service re- sulted in the sending of flowers to King George •f England, President Harding and to mayors of cities, by members of the trade in attendance, all . with the cards of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association in session at Tor- onto. It is planned to rhake this a feature of all future meetings. Results of publicity in featuring cer- tain items of stock at a price which becomes standard ■ for these articles were shown to be cumulative atid of 672 The American Florist, Oct. 22, great benefit to floi-ists who used them as leaders to bring people into their stores. The gi"eat interest in the dis- cussions of the various stocks and methods of their sale cannot help but be of great benefit to the entire trade, in aids to better publicity in their in- dividual shops. Convention Notes. Too much cannot be said of the open-handed hospitality extended to the visitors by the florists of Toronto and their brothers in the other parts of the dominion, for the F. T. D. meeting was made a national affair. Everything possible was done to add to their pleas- ure and enjoyment. The elaborate lunches for all and a special one for the ladies, -served in courses, and the grand banquet were served in the beautiful crystal ballroom of the King- Edward hotel. The numerous automo- bile rides and the attention paid visi- tors at the greenhouse establishments were highly appreciated, particularly that of Carl Grobba, who it appeared had found the long lost key to the cel- lar, and opened it up in a unique way that was most satisfactory and satis- fying to the thirsty ones. It is a re- ception that will long- be remembered by- all those fortunate enough to be present to enjoy it. While all the craft gave freely of their time, H. G. Dillemuth, George M. Geraghty, S. A. McFadden, Len H. Walters, J. A. Neal and S. A. Fi-ost, the latter in charge of the decorations which were splendidly carried out, were always on the firing line look- ing to the comfort of their guests. Mrs. Waters and Mrs. Moore were the leaders of the ladies' reception com- mittee, who were untiring in their ef- forts looking to the comfort of their -guests. Three cheers and a tiger for the florists of Canada! . . The posts and part of the mezzanine balcony floor were beautifully deco- rated with southern smilax. Ever- greens and palms were also placed in groups along this corridor or floor, add- ing much to the decorative effect. Handsome Boston ferns -were also used. The decorations were in charge of R. C. Frost, assisted by boys from all the Toronto retailers. The beautiful con- vention hall was a splendid sample of their skill, being a perfect bower of graceful greens and flags. The F. T. D. pledge that Secretary Pochelon gave out in printed form is the 10 commandments of the associa- tion, and then some, as it consists of 18 verses, which if followed out will put all future transactions of the F. T. D. on the millennium basis and life in the flower shop will be a joy ever- more. The P. T. D. blotters with the or- ganization's emblem in colors and ap- propriate inscription, with a space -at the bottom for a firm name, should make a splendid medium for advertis- ing the service through local florists in every city in the land. The F. T. D. News extra was bois- trously announced by several boys at the Tuesday morning session, crying, "Extra, extra!" making a great hit. T. J. Nolan gave out a very good picture of himself to advertise his greenhouse supply business in Scran- ton, Pa. So many of those in attendance failed to secure certificates that the reduced railroad fare was not in ef- fect. D. B. Edwards and wife motored from Atlantic City, N. J., and came through without a delay of any kind. The Window Displays. There "svere 12 florists who entered into the competition, or at least featured the service of the association in more or less elaborate displays, which deco- i-ative publicity could not but help to in-ipress the residents of Toronto with its practical methods of long distance delivery. J. S. Simmonds & Sons' large show window, S5 feet in width, had a very elaborate layout. Miniature hills formed a background, on top of which was a large windmill. Farther down the slope was a good sized water wheel over which flowed a stream crossed by several bridges, which continued down into the valley below. There were small trains of cars and steamships, many auto delivery trucks, a, small model of the store and a dwelling to ■W. E. Groves, Hamilton, Ont. President Canftdian Florists and Gardeners' Asso- ciation, Who Coi'tlialiy Wel'-omed Vis- itors to the F. T. D. Convention at Toronto, Ont.. Outoljer 11-1*3. which flowers were being sent, and telegraph lines, which traversed the en- tire window. A large picture of the globe, along the range of hills, was surmounted by two American and British flags. From this globe -were long lines of narrow ribbons to various parts in the front of the window tied to boxes of flowers, each addressed with showy tags of florists in various cities. Cibotiums and other ferns and palms were used in good decorative effect. The floor of the window was covered with green sheet moss. Nu- merous vases and baskets of cut flow- ers gave life and color to this elabo- rate display, which with the cars, windmill and water wheel in motion, attracted great attention. The ci'eamy white interior of this store with its numerous French windows, mirrors and up-to-date fixtures, together with its corner location, mai-ks it as one of the finest in Toronto. The second prize was awarded to J. J. Higgins, who portrayed the idea of F. T. D. service with a train running in and out of a miniature mountain, at one end of which was a dwelling and at the other Max Schling'a store in New York. On the plain below were roadways and miniature automobiles and telegraph lines connecting the Higgins' store with Max Schling's es- tablishment. Several stout cherub fig- ures were delivering flowers. Ferns, palms, orchids in flower and vases of cut flowers were used with good deco- rative effect. Before an elaborate background of palms and ferns the F. T. D. idea was well carried out in the window of Mrs. Percy Waters' shop. Leading features were a model of her store with a dwell- ing to which flowers were being de- livered. Telegraphic lines traversed the plain below, through which ran the Niagara river with its green waters and a representation of the Great Lakes, on which were marked the lax-ge bordering cities. There were roads and miniature autos, vases of cattleyas and lily of the valley; also cattleya plants in flower, which, together with cut chrysanthemums and roses, made a fine display. A large map of the east- ern and western hemispheres was sus- pended above the background to em- phasize thhe world-wide delivery. Ap- propriate letter cards were also a fea- ture. The central figure at John H. Dun- lop's flower store was a large figure of the F. T. D. winged Mercury stand- tng out from a well arranged back- ground of palms and ferns. Telegraph lines with illuminated glass holders on the wires carried out the instantaneous delivery. Roads were laid out in the moss-covered floor of the window tra- versed with miniature automobiles. Vases of flowers which with the ap- propriate descriptive cards completed a well designed window. H. G. Dillemuth's idea of a revolving globe with the continents in gi-een sheet moss and the oceans in blue tulle was excellently conceived. The globe, three feet in diameter, was encircled with a band on which was inscribed. "Flowers delivered by F. T. D. service anywhere in a few hours." A great number of small slips with prominent cities of the world were pinned in their proper location. Telegraph lines around the window, house and cars showing- delivery together with a background of ferns, orchid plants in bloom and vases of flowers rounded out a beautiful dis-- play. Other windows were more or less elaborately decorated along the same lines, each of which was doing its part in F. T. D. publicity. Canadian Welcome. Address by "W. B. Groves, Hamilton, Ont., Presiden't ot the Canadian Florists' and Gardeners' Association. Before the Annual Meeting- of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery As.'^ociation, at Toronto. Ont.. October 11-13. 1921. I count it an honor and privilege to represent here today the only na- tional association of professional horticulture existing in this Dominion, the parent of the child represented by my friend Mr. McFadden. The Cana- dian Florists' and Gardners' Associ- ation, previously named the Canadian Horticultural Association, has for nearly a quarter of a century been quietly doing its work and is to-day in every Canadian province touching the interests and stimulating the aspi- rations of those who belong to the industry. I count it an even greater honor to stand here charged with a message of greeting and welcome to so many fellow-workers from all parts of this continent and from the mother- land of the empire to which we Cana- dians belong. In a very few sentences I would like to say this meeting Is so greatly appre- ciated and why I so deeply feel the li>-il. The American Florist. 673 MRS. PERCY WATERS' SECOND PRIZE WINDOW IN TORONTO F. T. D. CONTEST. privilege granted me. First of all we are glad to "welcome yoii for your- selves as brother florists. We recog- nize and are thankful for the fact that it\is our pleasure to look into the faces and to grasp the hands of the princes of the profession from over the line. Whilst we in Canada are quite ready to flatter ourselves on our capabilities, we are equally ready to sit at the feet of the men who in the realm of floricul- ture, and floral art, have challenged and are challenging the attention of this whole hemisphere, and because of your fixed lofty position in the profes- sion we gladly greet you. And then we feel and admire the fine spirit of camaraderie, and the splendid atmos- sphere of real comradeship your pres- ence here to-day so plainly manifests. Our more northern climate and pos- sibly our more rugged upbringing may be responsible for the fact that in our make-up we are not so full of that nervous energy or so charged with that electrical movement character- istic of you people fi-om the great counti-y to the south. We may lack the fiery eloquence of your Ammann's your Grakelow's, or your Breitmeyer's; you may not easily find in our ranks so many of the men who "Schling" and "Push";, it may be said of us that we have a ruggedness of will and a ten- acity of purpose, that with our backs to the wall shows its teeth like Bri- tain's emblematic bull-dog and never say die, but when we look into your faces and say we greet you the same solid sincerity is backing our words. And because we appreciate you just for yourselves we welcome you with a handgrasp that is warm and real and true. We rejoice in this meeting and in your presence on account of the great organization you represent, a theme for a sermon., but I refrain. If I read the F. T. D. correctly I am perfectly ready to challenge contradiction in the statement that it is next to impossible to find either on this continent or even across the herring pond any commer- cial organization that in its funda- mentals touches such a high point in twentieth century business ethics as does this fine association. Built upon a foundation (that of co-operation) without which the business life of the coming years will be a mere travesty, it has captured the spirit, and grasped the possibilities and brought the prin- ciple into the range of practical com- mercial life. Your own great statistician, Roger Babson, has quite recently claimed that for successful business life there has to be four fundamentals : Integrity, faith, industry and co-operation or good feeling. Apply this great test to F. T. D. aims and ideals and deny the claim I have previously made if you can. Surely the pioneers either builded better than they knew, or they had a glimpse ahead that any of us might ■envy. We have not all caught the vision, we have not all climbed the great Pisgah height and looked into the promised land, there are still a few check valves wide open to let in, shut like clams to any outward flow, but they are few and insignificant, and in the great onward march will very soon be forgotten. TOtt are here to-day representing the ideals and shaping the destinies of the association that so fires our imagination and stirs our emotions. Because of this we greet you and with outstretched hands we welcome you. Just one other thought. My theme is national — Canada; the organization for which I am proud to speak is also national; the association to which I am privileged to speak is international. At this particular time in the world's history it is impossible for any think- ing man to stand before an audience drawn from so many states in the Union, and so many provinces of the Dominion, without thinking- of the in- fluence such a gathering has upon the problems affecting the nations on each side of that "three thousand miles of border line". Even to-day Belgium and Flanders speak to us of a torn and tattered world. The best thought and the best heart of the best men and women everywhere is looking for, working for, praying for a golden age of peace and prosperity, for a brighter and better world that is surely coming. At such a time as this we might reverently thank God that the balance of the world's commercial life, its social life, its international life is to .a very large extent in the h^nds of the two great linyHsh speaking peo- ples. Might it not be added that the dawn of the day for which we look will not be ushered in with a flourish of trumpets and. a beating of drums, but rather will it steal along the by- ways and down countrysides where men and women are consciously or unconsciously scattering the flowers 674 The American Florist. Oct. 22, and the fragrances of fellowship and community and brotherliness, where the good old golden rule principle is being- remembered, and where there is not only preached but practiced the gospel of the human heartbeat. And who shall dare to tabulate the con- tribution to the world's stability, the world's peach and prosperity, the world's righteousness of an interna- tional intermingling such as this. From this high viewpoint we may well rejoice in the faith and vision of the pioneers, and the imagniation and co-operation of those all along the line whose work has its result in the great organization as it exists to-day. But I may be pardoned for adding that there can be no resting on our oars. To-day's goal must be to-mor- row's starting point. There is still need for the clarion call to fellowship and community. In this glorious era of rebuilding' and re-construction there are .gulfs to span, wrongs to right, opportunities revealing themselves at every point for a closer application of those great abiding pi-inciples on which as F. T. D. members we pride our- selves. Let us all get together and build a bridge. The chasm between to span; Build high and wide from ridge to ridge -\nd mingle as man to man. Dream our dreams and sing our songs. "While sharing each others load: Helping to riglit the old world's wrongs. By mending the gap in the road, / Yes build it strong: cross and re-cross. To look in each other's eyes: And skim froni our human hearts the dross -A-s Jealousy's hot flame dies. , Por well I knew, somehow. I know, That the strife and the din shall cease: As over the great white bridge we go. The bridge of love and peace. Trying to catch something of that fine spirit, realizing more than ever the dignity of the profession to which we belong, believing intensely iri the rock bottom principles on which the F. T. D. structui-e is, being reared, with lips that tremble, because of their incapacity, but with a heart that is back of every word, I am trying to say, my simple message on behalf of those for whom I am proud to speak is welcome, a thousand times welcome. Additional Visitors. In addition to the list printed in last week's issue, the following were in atten- dance: H. V^^. AUersma. Grand Rapids. Mich. J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111. S. Bryson Ayres, Kansas City, Mo. H. C. Baker, Cleveland. O. I. Bertermann, Indianapolis. Ind. J. N. Besemeo. Detroit. Mich. H. B. Brookins. Orchard Park. N. T. A. T. Bunyard, New Tork. Jas. Canning, Toronto. Ont. J. E. Cartel', Toronto. Ont. H. A. Cecil. Chicago. D. Clark, Toronto, Ont. H. Clarke, Toronto. Ont. J. R. Cowgill. Canton. O. AV. A. Cowgill. Salem, O. A. Culwistle, Toronto, Ont. .T. J. Cummings, Baltimore, Md. A. B. Cutting. Peterboro, Ont. F. Dalton, Toronto, Ont. W. A. Dawson, Buffalo. N. T. R. T. Dean, Jr.. Toronto. Ont. R. B, Deyoe. Oil City. Pa. E. Fetters. Detroit. Mich. Robt. Fleollum, Philadelphia, Pa. Art Fowler. Toronto. Ont. F. J. Gammage. London. Ont., C. H. Grakelow. Philadelphia, Pa. Frank Grice. Toronto. Ont. S. E. Grove. Toronto, Ont. .L H. Groves. Baltimore, Md. AV. F. Gude, 'Washington, D. C. Chas. J. Haig. Brockville. Ont. Geo. A. Hall, Montreal, Que. E. Hanks. Toronto. Ont. H. A. Hecht, Springfield. O. A. J. Houle, Toronto. Ont. "W. J. .Johnston. Baltimore. Md. S. Jordan. Peterboro. Ont. J. J. Karins. Phladelphia, Pa. G. Keith, Toronto. Ont. F. R. Kilner. Chicago. Marcel Lemat. Montreal, Que. D. M. Lester, New York, A. M. Lever. Niaeara Falls. N. Y. D. "W. Ludwig, Pittsburgh, Pa. A. B. McCormick. Brantford. Ont. R. F. MoMartens, Philadelphia. Pa. Don Magee, Toledo. O. "VA''. A. Mehler. Philadelphia, Pa. A. J. Monro, Buffalo, N. Y. J. A. Neal, Toronto. Ont. L. H. Neubeck. Buffalo, N. Y. H. M. Norrish. 'Walkerton, Ont. "W. G. Peacock, Brampton, Ont. Henry Penn, Boston, Mass. J. "V. Phillips, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. W. A. Phillips, New York. M. A. Pitman, Toronto. Ont. C. E. Risley. Hamilton, N. Y. Clarence Ritter, Baltimore. Md. Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. Max Schling, New York. "W. H. Sievers. Buffalo. N. Y. Jas. Street. Orillia, Ont. Walter Strohn. Batavia. N. Y. E. J. Tidy. Toronto, Ont. L. E. "Wagner, Sandusky, O. P. R. "Waldron. Brantford. Ont. D. E. "V^^alker. Louisville. Ky. AVm. "Walker, Louisville, Ky. John "Ward, Mumford, N. Y. G. ^N. "Warren, Toronto, Ont. H. "NA^arrendorff. New York. B. "Warendorff, New York. Robt. Cameron. President-Elect National Association of Gard- eners, Superintendent Crane Estate, Ipswich, Mass. T. J. McCarthy, Lockport, N, Y. AV. B. McClure. Chatham. Ont. T.en "Waters. Toronto. Ont. J. N. Watts, Kingston, Ont. Fred H. Weber. St. Louis. Mo. .- W, E. F. Weber. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Jos. H. AVeiss. Toronto. Ont. D. E. Weller, Louisville, Ky, D. AV. Wells. Ann Arbor. Mich. Sydney Wertheimer. New York. ^'. B. AViegand Indianapolis. Ind. E. P. Wilson, Rochester, N. T. George Wittbold. Chicago. Chas. J. Wright. Ottawa. Ont. Geo. Yavner. Toronto. Ont. F. J. Yettee. Greenfield. Mass. John Young. New York. THE LADIES. Mrs. E. Fetters, Detroit. Mich. Mrs. G. A. Hall, Montreal, Que, Mrs. F. R. Kilner. Chicago. Mrs. K. Laven. Toronto. Ont. Mrs. A. M. Lever. Niagara Falls. N. Y. Mrs. D. W. Ludwig. Pittsburgh. Pa. Miss M. A. McCarthy, Lockport, N. Y. Miss S. McKenna. Montreal. Que. Miss Louise Reid. Toronto. Ont. Mrs. C. E. Risley, Hamilton, N. Y. Mi-s. AV. H. Sievers. Buffalo, N, Y, Miss S. Stevens. Toronto. Ont. Mrs. Torp, Toronto, Ont. Mrs. L. E. Wagner, Sandusky, O. Mrs. Wm. AValker, Louisville, Ky. Mrs. J. S. Wallaver. Chicago. Mrs. L. "Warrendorff. New York. Mrs. Percy Waters. Toronto. Ont. Mrs. J. AV"atts, Kingston, Ont. Mrs. J. N. AVatts. Kingston, Ont. Mrs, F. C. Weber, St. Louis. Mo. Mrs. J. H. Weiss. Toronto. Ont. Miss Helen Wick. Detroit. Mich. Mrs. G. B. Wiegand. IndianaP'^lis Ind. Mrs. B. P. Wilson, Rochester, N. T . iwrs. C. J. Wright. Ottawa. Ont. Miss R. L. Yettee. G'reenfield, Mass. Miss Mary Young, Brantford, Ont. Mrs. Ellie Zeigler, Bellevue. O. Retailer and Gro^wer Relations. Address by J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, III., before the annual convention of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association, at Toronto, Ont., October 11-13. In order to get a proper background for this all important subject, let "us sumi-narize a little by seeing first, Avhat relation the retailer has been to the grower in the past; second, what the relation now is, and third, a summary of what the future relation we hope will be. Those of us whose memory goes back a quarter of a century or more can here witness that there a,l- ways was a relationship between the retailer and the grower. In fact many of their past actions one towards the other has almost convinced us at times that they were truly blood relations from the way they fought and scrapped, equal, I am sure, to any true family row. The matter of fact is that the relationship in the past has not been what it should be for the best interest of all concerned. One of the greatest evils tOAvards nurturing dis- sension and discord was to my mind the peddling system of the grower, that is." the selling of a part of the growers' product directly to the retail- er. There are some few communities where this system is still in vogue and it is usually where discord is the greatest. ' . The coming of the wholesale com- mission man and the strictly whole- sale grower on the scene has helped the cause for a closer and better rela- tionship between the retailer and the grower considerably, and this brings us to the second consideration, namely, what the relationship now is between the retailer and the grower. We must surely all admit that the ushering in of the wholesaler, whether as a com- mission man or as an organized body of growers, distributing their stock from one central point, or as a large individual grower strictly wholesaling his entire product, on the present day commercial basis has materially helped to bridge a gulf of much un- pleasant relationship between the re- tailer and the grower. This, the so- called middle-man's service, has in my opinion come to stay, for it is the true American way of distribution of products. Another large factor of just recent years has been the matter of co-operative advertising. In many communities where this work is pro- gressing, there is indeed a much closer relationship between the retailer and grower than ever before. A^Thy? Sim- ply because they find by helping each other they are helping themselves and that after all this is the tie that binds. Those of us who have had a part in the organizing and promoting of the National Flower Growers' Association, believe that in this work we are also paving the way for a closer relation- ship between the retailer and the grower. It is without doubt a fact that it was largely due to the organ- ized district branches of the growers' associations that local co-operative ad- vertising got its start. Through these district organizations we hope in time to get accurate data on our busines?, getting annual reports as to the amount of glass area, capital invested, stock grown and much other valuable information that will not only benefit the grower but the retailer as well. Many of us feel this is a very essential part of our organization work. "We therefore, solicit the good Avlll of all branches of the trade toward perfect- ing the National Flower Growers' As- sociation, We can, I think, point with great pride to the fact that the rela- 1921. The American Florist. 675 J. J. HIGGINS' THIRD PRIZE WINDOW IN TORONTO F. T. CONTEST-. tionship between the retailer and grow- er is more friendly and better today than it ever has been. That is not saying, however, that there is not still a lot of room for improvement, which brings us to the third consideration of our topic, namely, Tvhat their future relationship should be. LOOKING INTO THE FUTUKE. So now that we have built a back- ground for our subject by a brief re- view of the past and present, let us as a finale just take a brief glance into the future, with a vision yes, but rather more so with a true knowledge based on our experiences of the past, both as to mistakes and progress. I wonder hOAV many producers in our trade ever have taken into considera- tion the fact that we are among the very few industries in the country who are so fortunate as to have dealers who handle only their one particular line. To be more specific, retail flower stores in this land of ours are among the few shops that specialize in only one kind of article, flowers. I wonder if that is not largely responsible for most of our progress. Truly it can be said, I am sure, that the one great outstanding movement namely, the Florists' Telegraph Delivery, could not have been put across so successfully if our dealers were not specialists in our particular line only. This great move- ment that means so much to both re- tailer and grower today is the great tie above all others that should tend to bring a closer relationship between the retailer and the grower in the future. This is not to be a paper, however, on the wonderful success of the F. T. D., but one cannot touch upon the relation- ship between the retailer and grower without also touching upon the great work of this wonderful organization, its accomplishments up to the present day and the great future yet to come. I have a vision of a future relationship between the retailer and grower that will eliminate such conditions as ex- isted, for instance, on last Mothers' Day, when many retailers throughout the country had to close their shops before the regular time because of in- sufiicient stock to accommodate their trade. This should not be, gentlemen. Growers must more carefully study the needs of the retailers for such special days and provide accordingly. There should be conferences between the re- tailers and the growers months, and weeks in advance of such time, when we are advertising the country over on special holiday flowers. The for- mer intelligently describing his needs and the latter even so intelligently list- ing his supplies, and if it is found that a possible shortage might exist, special efforts should be made on the part of the grower to meet these necessary de- mands, for above all we must be able to give the public what we advertise or our expenditure along that line is wasted, and our efforts to create de- mands become harmful rather than beneficial. COUNCIL OF GEOWEKS AND RETAILERS. Then, too, we hope to see the day, and to see it is to strive for it, when there will be a regular council estab- lished, consisting of retailers and grow- ers in the various communities, so that products may be listed according to the time they will be ready for market, and in what proportion. In order that we may intelligently do co-operative and individual advertising, the retailer wants to and must know a long time in advance as to the probable supply of the various kinds of stock. The grow- er wants the retailer to know this in order that the surplus, if any, may be taken care of, and he also wants to know the retailer's needs. If this work is mutually and accurately done, much of our market glut conditions will be eliminated and it will prove a benefit to both alike. Let us in closing remember this. In order to form a closer and more friendly relationship we must only render service worth while to some one and our friendly re- lations at once begin. We as a nation have more friendly relations with the various nations of the world today than any other nation on earth. Why? Be- cause we have helped them unselfishly, rendered service, in many ways, even to our late foe. So it is with us in our business relations. Mr. Grower, if you will render the kind of service by giv- ing information, by producing the de- sired stock or any other way that will benefit the retailer, you have spanned - the breach for a closer relationship with him. The same is true of you, Mr. Retailer. If you will express your needs, apply your best means of sales- manship to dispose of the grower's product, you, too, have bridged the gulf for that closer relationship that we all so much desire. So let us strive to' this end, perfection will never be reached we know, but in this spirit many of our fond hopes can be ulti- mately attained. BiRDSBORO, Pa. — Mrs. George Gary has been very successful with dahlias this season, producing 120 varieties, grown outdoors. Des Moines, Ia. — Miss Gladys Holt will open a new flower store in the Des Moines Club building. Eighth and Locust streets, at an early date, contin- uing her present establishment at Fourth and Walnut streets. Providence, R. I. • — The regular monthly meeting of the Rhode Island Horticultural Society will be held at the Public library, October 19. S. C. Damon, of the Rhode Island State col- lege experiment station, will speak on "Weedless Lawns." 676 The American Florist. Oct. 22, National Association of Gardeners. NEW YORK CONVENTION, OCT. 11-13. The first session of the convention of National Association of Gardeners, held In the Park Avenue hotel. New York, October 11, an account of which appeared in our issue of October 15, page 630, was called to order by T. A, Havemeyer, president of the Horticul- tural Society of New York. President Craig' read his address, which was well received by the large audience. Mrs. Samuel Sloan delivered the address of . welcome, which was responded to by Morris W, Head. A. C. Burrage, of Boston, and Bev- erly Farms, Mass., president of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, was unable to be present to address the deleg-ates on "Quarantine No. 37;" however the sub.iect was reviewed in the president's address. G. H. Pring-, of St. Louis, Mo., acceptably filled the g:ap caused by the non-arrival of Otis M. IJastman, of Cleveland. O., who was to speak on "School Gardens." It is proper to state here that Mr. East- man's paper arrived later and was read at the session of October 13. creating much favorable comment. The president's reception on the evening of October 11 was informal, but a most en.ioyable affair. There were several interesting talks and a luncheon was served. WEDNESDAY'S SESSIONS. The reports of the secretary and treasurer, read at the morning meet- ing', October 12, showed the financial condition of the association to be very satisfactory. Boston "was decided on as the next place of meeting. There was an extended discussion on the training of young men for garden- ers. A school for that purpose was ad- vocated, if funds can be raised to carry it on. The annual banquet, held in the evening in the Park Avenue hotel, was an elaborate affair. On October 14. the delegates made an eai'lv start from the hotel to visit es- tates in Nassau county. L. I. Lunch- eon was served at the Engineers' Club, Roslvn. Excellent weather through- out was favorable, particularly for the automobile trips. So far as we could observe, the dele- gates left an excellent impression. The gardeners were evidently striving for better conditions. If some of their ideas do not coincide with those of the commercial florists, there is no cause for alarm. We suggest that they get together and talk it over. ELECTION OF OFFICEKS. The following officers were elected to serve for the coming year : Robert Cameron, of the Crane estate, Ipswich, Mass.. president: Joseph Barnett, su- perintendent of the estate of Mrs. J. Lyons. Sewickely Pa., vice-president; Montague Free, of the Brooklyn, N. Y., Botanic garden, treasurer, and M. C. Ebel. New Yoi'k. secretary. The writer will not here attempt to give a complete sketch of the officers- elect, but can sneak highly of Robert Cameron, whom he has known for many years. In addition to being renorted to be an expert in his profession, Mr. Cameron is one of the most agreeable and companionable of men. Joseph Barnett, vice-president-elect, is not so well known to the writer, but Sewick- elev. Pa., has been long on the horti- cultural map, and we assume that its gardeners are clever men. Secretary Ebel is a veritable wheel horse in whatever he undertakes and his suc- cessive re-elections are evidence in the confidence renosed in him. Treasurer- elect Free is our Brooklyn neighbor and as that borough is known as one of the most religious Cities in this country, we feel assured that he is safe and sane. PKESIDENT CKAIG'S ADDRESS. Fellow members, ladies and gentlemen : It seems eminently fitting that the National Association of Gardeners should celebrate its tenth anniversary in the city of New York in which we have not met since 1913. At Madison, N. J., in 1911, our organization as a real working body made its initial bow. We may not have accomplished all that could have been wished in the first decade of our existence, but no one can deny that we have made substan- tial progress, not in members only, but in principles and in a sincere effort to place the profession of gardening on a higher plane. We may be criticised for some omissions, taut the work of the critic is ever an easy one, and those who have labored the most diligently can justly claim that their work has not been entirely in vain, though many do not appreciate their efforts. We are very glad to come to this great city, the centre of the greatest horticultural activity in the new world, for here, quite naturally, much of the strength of our association lays, which would seem to amply justify the selec- tion of the gateway of the Western World as our headquarters as well as our meeting place today. We feel sure that as a result of our gatherings, each one of us will gain new ideas and inspii'ations from our deliberations and the instructive inspection trips planned for our benefit by the local convention committee. I would that a greater num- ber of members could attend these an- nual conventions, for they broaden our minds, make a pleasant change from our regular tasks, and send us away better fitted for what lies before us. But shortage of labor and the trans- portation charges prevent many from attending who would like to be here. Our country, with the world at large, still suffers acutely from business de- pression, the aftermath of the great world war, which will remain in some measure throughout all our lives, and our profession has felt the existing economical conditions in fully as great a ratio as most of the other profes- sions and industries. Seeing, however, that floriculture and in some measure, horticulture, are in a certain degree luxuries, it is comforting to reflect that both here and abroad adversity has failed to dampen the ardor of those who are interested in gardening. In Anierica, we have had this year a won- ' derful spring show and a record dahlia show in New York. Boston, Mass., had the finest spring exhibition in its his- tory, a show of native orchids in April which attracted 25,000 visitors and which was stage(f by the wide-awake and enthusiastic president of the Massa-. chusetts Horticultural Society, A, C. Burrage, and a most unique and artistic show of tropical ferns and orchids in September. A mammoth show is plan- ned for Los Angeles, Calif,, this winter, and from all parts of our country there come reports of splendid exhibitions of I'oses, dahlias, gladioli, peonies, and other popular flowers. Looking ahead, we find that we shall have another Grand Central Palace show in New York liext spring; a fine bulb show in Boston, also one of native ferns; and the greatest spring exhibition ever staged in America, in Cleveland, as some of the stellar attractions. Surely this would indicate that the leaders of horticulture are not pessimistic as to the future here, while abroad in Great Britain, France, and Belgium, which suffered vastly more from war's i-av- ages than we, flower, shows have been wonderfully successful, and there is no slackening in the enthusiasm for gar- dening. I, therefore, believe that our present depression, due to the fact that the nation.'! of the world have in a large measure mortgaged their resources and pledged their future, will not unfavor- ably affect ornamental horticulture. RAPID GROWTH OF FLORISTS' CLUBS. Perhaps the most encouraging* sign of the present time is the rapid in- crease in the number of garden clubs and kindred bodies which have main- tained and stimulated a love of horti- culture among those best able to sup- port it. Even in rather remote sec- tions of northern New England these garden clubs are being organized and the keen interest, intelligence, and ac- tivity of the members of these clubs, not composed of ladies only, as is com- monly supposed, augurs well for the future of gardening. Our association is endeavoring to assist and co-operate with these organizations in every pos- sible way. Owing to existing economical condi- tions, the calls on our service bureau FURROW & CO.'S STORE 'WINDOW, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. 1921. The American Florist. 677 by men out of employment have been quite numerous, but because of the re- duction on some estates and the devel- opment of but few new ones, it has not been possible to place as many appli- cants as we could %vish. In this re- spect we are not greatly dissimilar from other professions, all of which are feeling- the present period of readjust- ment. It has been found that the necessary advance in the cost of our annual dues, made at the St. Louis, Mo., convention, has not greatly af- fected our numerical strength, while the additional dues help quite material- ly in popularizing and strengthening this valuable feature of our associa- tion. We have had a good addition of prominent estate owners as sustaining members, and we hope for a further strengthening of this class of members in the immediate future. The fact that we are endeavoring in every legit- imate way to furnish competent, reli- able men to estate owners and to pro- mote at the same time that spirit of friendly co-operation, which in my hum- ble opinion must exist between em- ployer and gardener for the really suc- cessful operation of a garden or estate, has brought us many words of com- mendation and good cheer. EFFECTS OF QUARANTINE >0. 37. I cannot refrain from again touching on Quarantine No. 37. There have been additional orders from the powers that be in Washington. D. C. but Quarantine No. 37 has dealt the heaviest blow to horticulture of any. As an organiza- tion we have endeavored in every poss- ible way to secure some modification, but so far without avail. We were told that the quarantine when placed on the statute books would, like the laws of the Modes and Persians, remain for- ever, but I still have faith that a meas- ure so manifestly unfair which has had so stultifying an influence on horticul- ture in its broadest sense will ere long be modified. Our commercial friends, the nurserymen particularly, who at one time vehemently opposed this quar- antine, seem to have concluded that hopes of revision are slender and with fear of being disciplined, if they con- tinue their opposition, seem resigned to their fate. Not a few are now propagating roses, azaleas, rhododenrons. and vari- ous other debarred plants in large quantities, which proves the quarantine to have some redeeming features, but for it, we would have continued to im- port many plants easily propagated here. However, it is unfortunate that the Chinese wall built up against plants from abroad, while it has stimulated some home production, has at the same time very materially advanced the cost of all these plants to the garden lover. It is surely a narrow and regrettable policy which com.pels us to purchase such plants as can easily be propagated at home and denies to us interesting- plants and bulbs raised by painstaking hybridists abroad. We are aware that permits can be secured after much red tape for plant novelties, taut when such a world-noted institution as the Arnold Arboretum has regretfully de- cided that it is useless to attempt the importation of any more plants under existing conditions, there is little en- couragement for amateurs to attempt to do so. I feel that our association should continue to place itself on record as opposed to Quarantine No. 37. We as gardeners are perhaps more deeply con- cerned with insect pests and diseases than any other class Of men, but we feel that the virtual embargo on all plants and many charming and harm- lees bulbs from our gardens must not be allowed to stand, even though we be offered bulbs of the debarred bulbs and plants produced at home at several times their cost abroad. And when we consider that such dangerous and de- structive insect foes as the gypsy moth, European corn borer, boll weevil, and others I might name, did not come in on plants or bulbs; that there is no pos- sibility of quarantining winds, birds, aeroplanes, railroad trains, automo- biles, or even the sea itself, all of which have been and are distributors of both insect posts and diseases, we believe that a rigid but sure inspection at points of shipment, as well as ports of entry, should surely safeguard the hor- THAIMNO YOUNG GARDENERS The training of young gardeners should continue to receive our earnest consideration, for although existing labor conditions may give us an ade- quate supply of men, a return to more normal conditions will soon reveal an acute shortage. The increment from abroad continues to be small, and it is apparent that a large proportion of the gardeners and estate managers of the future must be trained here. Our state colleges and schools are in some cases doing splendid work along these lines and some public spirited estate o-wners HOLTON & HUNKEL'S NEW STORE. Corner Milwaukee and Oneida Streets, Milwaukee, Wis. ticultural, agricultural, and aboricultu- ral interests of America. TIIE SIGNBOARD NUISANCE. I believe some members of our as- sociation think we might well drop the sign board nuisance campaign, taut I entirely disagree with them. Surely such an organization as ours should stand most emphatically for the elimi- nation as far as possible of the ghastly advertising boards which mar so much of the picturesque country scenery. Our action has received the endorsement of the park superintendents of America, garden clubs, various civic bodies, and individuals, while we have had some commendatory newspaper putalicity. When civic consciousness will be aroused from its present torpidity, we may accomplish more. We should stand firmly for America the taeautiful and refuse patronage to firms which per- sistently employ these advertising methods, no matter whether we are urged to buy tires, soap, pills, or near beer, not even when the boards display the catchy slogan, "Say It With Flowers." The question of whether we can by examination or classification, select men most suitable to fill responsible gardening positions is one which will come taefore us. Opinions on this sub- .iect will show a sharp cleavage. We cannot afford to induce anything which may inflict hardship on deserving and competent men, whose opportunities for education were perhaps less than our own, yet it is desirable to exclude from our association and profession men who have no genuine claim to the word gardener and bring disci-edit on the profession. I believe that estate o-RTiers will be just as eager as we are to debar undesirables and with their co- operation it can be accomplished. are also helping. I hope more will be willing to assist in training boys and youths who show a liking or aptitude for horticultural work. The school garden movement will be presented to us at this convention by one well qualified to speak. Person- ally I have for 20 years advocated its adoption and extension, and it is pleasing to note that the passing of the war has not decreased its usefulness. Tear by year our children show greater skill in thC' production of fruits and vegetatales and at the exhibitions their products are of a more superior quality and better staged. I look upon the school garden movement as one of the one which will help to turn the drift of population from the overcrowded in- dustrial center to the purer air, nat- ural beauties, and greater comforts of country life. I cannot close without expressing my high appreciation of the honor you have conferred upon me by electing me as president for a second term. I would that I had been able to do more to ad- vance the interests of our association, which has taeen to my heart, in a some- what busy life. I have done the beat I could. We all owe a great debt of gratitude to our faithful, courteous. earnest, and hard-working secretary, Mr. Ebel, w^ho has now given us 10 years of efficient service in his efforts to lift the dignity of our ancient, honor- able, and enjoyable profession. Holton & Hunkel Go's Wholesale Building- The accompanying- illustration gives an excellent view of the building re- cently purchased by the Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis., as a new wholesale market and shipping depot. It is located at the southwest corner 678 The American Florist. Oct. 22, of Milwaukee and Oneida streets, al- most opposite the firm's present estal>- lishment, and known as the E. B. Wol- cott corner. The building is a sub- stantial three-tory brick structure, 120 feet in length, and will be entirely ren- ovated to be ready for occupancy about December 1. The Holton & Hunkel Co. is to be congratulated upon the growth and prosperity of its business. PLANT NOTES. Anemone Japonica. One of the finest fall perennials is the Anemone jai>onica, which is now in bloom, and if it is not included in the growers' stock at present, it should be procured. There are both white and pink, but for general use the former is to be preferred. Where the plants are in bloom a framework should be built over them that heavy cloth may be drawn over and protect them from the early frosts and they will bloom for some two or three weeks yet. If it is desired to increase the stock, a plant can be lifted and the roots cut into sev- eral pieces, about an inch long, and the pieces inserted in the propagating bench and they will root in about four weeks. Put them in 2V4-inch pots and when the roots have spread into the soil the pots can be placed under a bench and run dry until spring, when they should be potted in 3-inch pots and grown on until all danger of frost is passed and then planted out. Hydrangeas. The hydrangea plants in the field should be now potted and made ready for winter quarters. If ,the plants have still a strong succulent growth they can b« left standing out where the wood will be given a chance to ripen off. After potting they should be given a good watering that the soil may be settled around the roots, but after that the plants should be spar- ingly watered. The main object at this time is to harden the plants off and ripen them up. Never mind if the foliage wilts to some extent, for it is desirable that this should all drop off before storing away for the winter. A few frosts will be of benefit, but as the weather is uncertain they should be placed in a position where they can be conveniently covered and pro- tected from a severe freeze. While it is desirous to harden up the wood and plump up the flowering bud, yet too hard a freeze will kill the bud. As soon as well ripened they should be placed in cool quarters where they will remain dormant until it is time to start them. Cleaning Up After Frost. Every spring, from all sections of the country, come reports of the great amount of damage being done by cut worms in the fields of many growers, and as they are very difficult to com- bat in the open ground, a great loss is consequently the result. While the cut worms are unsuccessfully fought in the spring, they can be overcome by a little labor spent in the fall. The moths lay their eggs in the fall on any vegetation that is left, either weeds or the refuse of the crops that is allowed to remain on the ground either standing or lying around. It is therefore clearly understood that the best thing to do is to clean up the field of all vegetation and burn it up or cover it with soil and make manure of it, and then plow the ground and turn under any small weeds that might harbor the eggs. Deep fall plowing pays anyway in the crop for the succeeding year, improving the soil, and if this small amount of work will get rid of the cut worms it will amply repay for all the labor and expense. Many use this old rubbish for the cover- ing of tender stock, but leaves and straw are far preferable for this pur- pose. The vegetation that is left after being killed by the frost is too full of water and will lie too close, and after the fall rains, will make too compact a mass upon the plants which it is in- tended they should protect, and as the freezing weather comes on become a solid mass of ice. It is much better to put all this rubbish in a compost pile and cover it with earth. The fermen- tation will kill all the insects and their eggs, and it will make fine manure for pot culture, or if this is not done dry it out thoroughly and burn it. The appearance of the ground will be im- proved, the soil benefited and the worms killed by giving the field a thorough cleaning and plowing. Bouvardlas. As the weather becomes cooler the pinching back of bouvardias should cease and the flowering shoots be al- lowed to grow. The plants should be well established in the bench or pots and making good gi-owth. Give them a cool, light situation and with all the ventilation possible; these plants are of cool nature and relish plenty of good fresh air. If grown too warm, bouvar- dia soon becomes infested with insects and stops flowering, and the plants are quickly ruined. Keep the soil free from weeds and well stirred on the sur- face, and be careful not to overwater until the roots have filled the soil. Kep a lookout for both aphis and red spider; the aphis quickly cover the soft, tender growths, and if the weather is warm the plants become quickly in- fested with spider. Constant syring- ings and frequent fumigation is neces- sary to keep these pests in check and insure a good crop of flowers. Keep the plants tied up in shape that the stems may be straight and erect. Society of American Florists. DEPAETM'ENT OF KBGISTBATION. Objection having been received to the name of Mothers' Day, given the new geranium by the Tong & Weeks Floral Co., same Is hereby withdrawn and the name Alice Mae suggested. Failing to receive objection to the pro- posed name registration will become complete three weeks from October 8. CLEVELAND NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW. The following is a copy of the carna- tion schedule as prepared by the American Carnation Society and sub- mitted to the secretary for publication by A. F. J. Baur, Indianapolis, Ind., secretary of the American Carnation Society. We have also been notified by Wal- lace R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn., chairman of the committee on com- mercial cut flower interests of the American Rose Society, that the entries in the rose classes should be sent in to the secretary of the national flower show committee. The work of preparation for the Fifth National Flower Show is being vigorously pushed. The cut flower schedule has been prepared and the premiums covering the rose section published. Space in the trade section is being taken up satisfactorily. Among those who have recently made reservations are L. C. Stroh & Sons, Batavia, N. Y.; Joseph G. Neidinger Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; The Florists' Exchange, N. Y.; Henry A. Dreer, Inc.. Riverton, N. J.; Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, O., and B. Hammond Tracy, Wenham, Mass. The oflicial guide to the show is now under way, and there has been a nice response to the requests for trade patronage in the advertising section. The publica- tion will be fully tip to the srtandard of its predecessors, replete with infor- mation of value to lovers of flowers and plants. Carnation Schedule, t Display of carnation blooms oorvering 80 square feet of space. The exhibitor shall have absolute latitude as to arrttngement and shall be pei'mittod to use cut foliaee or. foliage plants. All receptacles shall be sun- plied by the exhibitor.. — First prize, sold medal and $300; second, silver medal and $200: third, bronze medal and JIOO. Basket arrareement ot carnation blooms, one or more varieties. Not less than 100 nor more than 200 blooms arranced with any kind of cut foliage. — First prize. $100; second. $76; third, $60. Arrangement of carnation blooms other than basket or vases. This class is in- tended for aomethine novel in arrangement. Cut foliage or foliage plants may be used at the exhibitor's discretion. — First prize, $100 ; second, $76: third. $50. Table decoration, carnations being th<' principal flowers used. Any foliage, cut or otherwise, may be used.^First prize. $75; second. $50. One hundred blooms any undieseminated variety, shown in one vase. — First prize, sold medal and $50; second, silver medal and $25: third, bronze medal and $16. One hundred blooms Laddie, shown in one vase. — First prize. $30; second. $20. Fifty blooms Laddie, shown in one vase. — First prize. $20; second. $10. Display of carnation blooms, grown and exhibited by private gardener. Not less than 200 blooms displayed in vases.- — First prize. $50, and Hitchings & Co- cup; second. $30; third, $20. Best vase 100 blooms one variety white. — First prize. $15; second. $10. Best vase 100 blooms one variety flesh pink, being those shades of flesh or salmon color. The variety Laddie is barred from this class. — First prize. $16: second. $10. Best vase 100 blooms one variety light pink, being those shades of pink verging on the true pink and not lighter than G'loriosa nor darker than Winsor. — First prize. $15; second. $10. Best vase 100 blooms one variety, me- dium pink, including any variety darker than Winsor and not darker than Mrs. 0. ■\V. Ward. — First prize. $16; second. $10. Best vase 100 blooms one variety dark pink, being darker than Mrs. Ward and in- cluding all so-called cerise not dark enou.gh to be Glassed as red. — First prize. $16: sec- ond. $10. Beet vase 100 blooms one variety red or scarlet, to include all varieties generally in- cluded in those colors. — First prize. £15; second. $10. Best vase 100 blooms one variety crimson. In cover all shades of crii-nson or maroon. — First prize. $16: second. $10. Best vase 100 blooms one vwrietv yellow or yellow variegated. — First prize. $15: sec- ond. $10, Best vase 100 blooms one variety white variegated. — First prize. $15: second. $10. Best vase 100 blooms one variety flaked. — First prize. $15; second. $10. Best vase 100 blooms one variety any other color, to include any color decidedly distinct from the colors specified above. — First prize. $15; second. $10. Note. — Color olassiflcation in the following classes, consisting of the be.st vase of 50 blooms of one variety, to be the same as in the Bection for vases of 100 blooms each. Laddie barred; First Second 50 white $7.00 $4.00 SO flesh pink 7.00 4.00 50 light pink 7.00 4.00 50 medium pink 7.00 4.00 FO dark pink 7.00 4.00 .sn i-Rd or scarlet 7.00 4.00 60 crimson 7.00 4.00 .FO yellow or yellow variegated. . 7.00 4.00 50 white variegated 7.00 4.00 50 flaked 7.00 4.00 50 any other color 7.00 4,00 John Yotjng, See'y- . 1921. The American Florist. 679 Next Week in the Flower Shop. For the next two months there should be the grreatest attention given to preparing- for and catering to the demand for the fair debutante. Noth- ing is too good for these coming out teas; they are the backbone of the business at this time, and everything should be done to encourage the use of flowers for such occasions. With- out this demand there would be a tre- mendous over supply in the market, particularly of roses, although in the great number of bouquets and bas- kets, the entire list is drawn upon in order to get the necessary variety. A number of the trade, particularly the high class retailers, find the de- butante period to be one of their best seasons of the year. Hundreds of floral arrangements are sent to a popular bud, many of them of the most ex- pensive type. These teas follow one another during the season in rapid successions, at times several important functions falling on the same date. The choicest in flowers, baskets and all kinds of novelties should be constantly on hand in order to secure a goodly share of this profitable business. Hand- some ribbons and chiffons, fancy pins, etc., are necessary. Everything must be up to date that has to do with these coming out teas. The florist who does not occupy a decorated space at the annual fall flow- er shows is missing a good opportu- nity for publicity. A few well-made baskets, a table decoration, wedding display, together with specimen house plants, can be arranged to make a fine Showing and draw favorable com- ments from all who see it. Cosmos is now at its best; it is a favorite with all lovers of flowers and should be car- ried in quantity, put up in various sized packages to suit all purses. It is a people's flower and should be sold in great quantities in its season. While it may not produce much in dollars and cents, it brings people in contact with the store and is for this a valua- ble asset. Oak foliage is now well colored and splendidly decorative in all kinds of floral work. It can be used to great advantage in the store and wrindow. With the branches in water the foliage wijl keep for a week. No store but must have a good supply of oak leaves at this time. PLANT BASKETS. Well filled baskets of ornamental foliage plants are always admired and for this reason as well as the fact they are salable should be one of the store's features from this time on. A small vase of water concealed in the foliage can at times be filled with flowers to advantage. Baskets of fruit and flow- ers when artistically arranged are sure to draw attention and doubly so when labelled "for the convalescent." Not much fruit is required, but what there is, must be well colored. How is your stock of ferns, particu- larly the well finished kind? Such will attract the attention of expert grow- ers. Just the common every day take- them-as-they-come kind, will stand still, just where the growers place them from one day to another. It is the rafter or pedestal finished speci- mens that attract, the symmetrical, even all around, robust looking plants that move quickly. Such choice is to be had if one goes after it. It is such items as these in all lines of the stock that puts life in the business and keeps things moving. There is publicity ad- vantage in having made up work ready a little ahead of delivei-y time. It can then be placed in the window for an hour or so or stood about the store, where being seen by customers it gives a good impression of the artistic work of the shop. Have you a corner store? Or if not, and the opportunity occurs, you will find that you can afford to pay at least a half more than for a shop in the middle of the block. The corner win- dows are seen by those coming and going north, south, east or west, and the number of visitors to the store are easily double those but a few doors away. A small conservatory on one side or the other in the rear showing on the street is a great advertising fea- ture, as persons passing quickly in au- tomobiles will remember this green spot and it will attract them later when flowers are wanted. In sending out the monthly state- menst, it is well in the itemized sec- tion, to give the number of street or other destination to which the item was sent. Customers frequently for- get and wonder where they sent this or that. They might be charged with some one else's purchase and the bill is set aside until that is cleared up, which delays its payment. All of this is avoided with the explanatory note. Keep the books right up to date with the bills ready to mail so as to arrive on the first of every month. All good customers look for and expect them at that time. How about the florists', club in your city? Are you a member, and do you attend and take an interest in the meetings? All florists owe it to them- selves to join such local bodies and work with other members of the trade in all movements for the bettei-ment of the business. A real live florists' club is a great factor in uniting and creating a brotherhood feeling and bringing the members together for so- cial and business discussions. The Late William John Ashley. William J. Ashley, a landscape ar- chitect and horticulturist, died at his home, 14.5 Beechwood avenue. Mount Vernon, N. Y., October 10, from gas poisoning. He was found dead in his bed with the gas turned on, but Cor- oner Engel, of Yonkers, N. Y., stated that his death was accidental. Mr. Ashley was born in Birmingham, Eng., in 1S67 and ha,d resided the past 10 years in Mount Vernon. He was prominently identified with the West- chester and Fairfield Horticultural So- ciety and was an exhibitor at the an- nual shows staged by that society in Westchester county. Alajiosa, Colo. — Geo. B. Blankinship and wife, formerly of Fort Collins, Colo., will open a flower shop in this city at an early date. Three Riveks, Micii. — ^Hans Tobler, formerly of Traverse City, Mich., i-e- cently purchased the greenhouse and flower shop owned by J. W. Riggs at G Adams street, and will continue the business. De.s Moines, Ia. — The Kirkwood Floral Co. will open a new flower shop, about November 15, at West Eighth and Locust streets, in addition to its present establishment at West Fourth and Walnut streets. Grand Forks, N. D. — John McDonald, for 1-1 years superintendent of parks here, recently opened a retail flower store in the Bacon building, North Fifth street. He will also specialize in land- | scape gardening work. i Carnation Prices on Mothers' Day. George W. Jacobs, the well known florist of Canton, 111., recently received a communication from a capitalist in that city, who objected to paying $2.50 per dozen for carnations on Mothers' Day. This gentleman's average num- ber of orders per year was one and one-half, and he called attention to a sale of carnations at 50 cents per dozen two weeks previous to Mothers' Day and on a Saturday. They were passed out in a paper wrapping, cash and carry, no ferns, and quality mixed. Mr. Jacobs has sent us a copy of his reply, which follows. He assures us "He has not got it in for capitalists either, because they very often come in handy." ME. JACOBS' BiyLT. "Your letter was read with interest and will try to explain some of the phases of our business. I will say in beginning that we cannot control the sun, moon and stars, which are essen- tial to the growth of plants and flowers. Neither can we grow them in the broad out-of-doors (where the cost of pro- duction is low) and then store them until you care to call for them. Our product (cut flowers) when it reaches the age of three days is worthless to you and has no salvage value to us. "Take the case of carnations, which you ordered. Do you know the pro- duction per plant or the time required to produce them? The production is from 10 to 15 flowers per plant in a space of 20 months; then the plants are thrown away because they have no further value. There are about 6(X) days in the above mentioned period, and we have not more than three days in which to obtain the flowers for the day you wanted them. There were a great many others who wanted flowers on that same day, and wanted no others for another 364 days. Figure it out. "The sun decreed (last spring) that an unusual quantity of buds should open two or three weeks before Mothers' Day, and these blossoms im- mediately lost their usefulness for that event and were disposed of at the price you mentioned, which was below the cost of production and sell- ing. By the way, the next crop ar- i-ived after Memorial Day when the demand was again very low. "If you wish to make every Sunday your mother's day, we can assure you of a very reasonable price on flowers and with no advance on that one Sun- day, which has been set aside through the efforts of one lady (who was not a florist). Or if you care to select a personal Mothers' Day during a time of abundant supply, you can obtain flowers at a price which is really be- low the cost of production. "In closing, I will say that I have paid $25 per lOO for carnations and could obtain only about one- fourth of the quantity which was wanted, and this at a time when the supply should have been normal. Our own cut at that time was less than 100 flowers from 8.000 plants and others were doing likewise. "I trust the above will, in a way. explain the workings of nature and of the law of supply and demand. "P. S. — Some people like horses, some like elephants or monkeys, and more people do not like either, but of all those that do or don't, the ma- jority do like flowers. "Another P. S. — I think 1 can use an unlimited amount of money at three per cent per annum. Collateral offered as security : Liberty, . municipal or first-mortgage gold bonds bearing 3'>4 to eight per cent interest coupons." 680 The American Florist. Oct. 22, The American Florist Established 1885. Bubscription. United SUtes and Mexico, S1.50 a. year; Ctt-.;-dii SJ.50; Kurope and Countries iul'ostal Union, $3.00. Wnen sendinn iis change of address ahviiys Bend the old address at the same time. AdvenisiiiK rales on applieation. From tlie tirst issue The Amekican Flokist hiis accepted only trade adver.isements. \dveriisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possihie) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for llie oplnionB ot our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Florists' Telegraph Delivery (illus.) 669 — The closing sessions 669 — P. T. D. windows 670 — Final resolutions 670 —Accomplishments 670 — Chas F. Feast (portrait) 67p — Convention notes 672 — The window displays 672 — W. E. Groves (portrait) 672 . — Canadian welcome 672 — Additional visitors 674 — Retailer and grower relation 674 National Ass'n of Gardeners 676 Furrow Co. 'a store window (illus.) 676 Holton & Hunkel's new store 677 Plant notes 678 — Anemone Japonica 678 — Cleaning up after frost 678 — Hydrangeas 678 ■ — Bouvardias 678 Society of American Florists 678 Next week in the flower shop 679 The late William John Ashley 679 Carnation prices on Mother's Day... 679 Gold medal Irish roses. . 680 Bordeaux mixing 680 Chrysanthemum Society of Anrerica 680 Graft 680 Scranton, Pa.. Florists' Club 680 Coming exhibitiona 681 Pittsburgh 682 Columbus, O 682 .St. John, N. B 682 Truro, N. S 682 Tjancaster County flower show 682 .^an Francisco 682 Hartford notes 682 Nassau County Hort. Society 684 Boston, Mass 685 Louisville, Ky 686 Chicago 686 .St. Louis, Mo < 690 Kansas City, Mo 691 Milwaukee, Wis 693 Oklahoma City, Okla 093 Wisconsin State Florists' Ass'n 693 Philadelphia 694 New York 696 The seed trade 704 — .Roger's Bros, trial grounds (illus.) .. .704 — -Thorburn liquidation 704 — Pea pack statistics inaccurate 704 — Seed cleaning machines dutiable. 704 ' — Catalogues received 705 . — California beans 706 — New York seed trade 706 — Bluegrass seed bushel 706 The nursery trade.- 708 — Memorial trees 708 — Evergreens for reforestation 708 ■ — Tennessee State Hort. Society 708 Market gardeners 710 . — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables 710 ■ — Cucumbers and tomatoes 710 — Vegetable movements 710 Parts, France. — A florist named Stager lost his life in the burning of the ten million dollar department store here recently, "Le Printemps," the only one who perished. American Rose Society. On September S 'we sent to you an account of the registration of Rose William 'Wrig-ht Walcott, a notice of which appeared in the September 17 issue of THE AjiEiiiCAN Florist, page 4.52. In the copy sent, a mistake has just been called to our attention. The rose was described as a sport of Richmond and Ophelia: it should have been described as an unnamed sport of Richmond and Ophelia. JOHN C. WISTER, Sec'y. F. T. D. Members returning- from the Toronto convention speak in the high- est terms of Canadian hospitality and the good work accomplished. Bordeaux Mixing. A convenient modification of the safe way to make Bordeaux mixtures, as- suring the most effective spray solu- tion, has been tried and found good by the New Hampshire and Arkansas experiment stations, and is now rec- ommended by the department of bot- any of the Ohio State university. The old method, long followed by careful and progressive growers, was to make the standard 5'-.5-50 Bordeaux by mix- ing five pounds of copper sulphate with 25 gallons of water in one container; by mixin? five pounds of burned lime with another 2,5 gallons of water in another container, and by pouring the two dilutions together. The modified method, said to be just as safe and more convenient, ia de- scribed as follows by B. E. Clayton, specialist in plant pathology for the state extension service : - "Suppose yon have a .50-gallon tank to fill with 5-5-50 Bordeaux. Place In this tank five gallons of the stock cop- per sulphate solution, equivalent to five pounds of crystals, and then add .35 gallons of wate*-. Next, take five .gallons of the stock lime, equivalent to five pounds of stone lime, dilute it with five gallons of water, pour it into the copper sulphate solution, and stir the two together. Remember always to dilute the copper sulphate before mixing. Never add concentrated cop- per sulphate either to weak or strong lime solution." G9ld Medal Irls^ Roses. At the autumn exhibition of the Na- tional Rose Society of England, held in London, September 22, gold medals were awarded to S. McGredy, Porta- down, Ireland, for Mabel Morse, hybrid tea seedling, canary yellow, and to Alex. Dickson & Sons, Newtownards, Ireland, for Earl Haig, rich crimson, 'the only gold medals for new vari- pties. Graft. Graft in political offices is to be ex- pected, as it is this dishonest gain that keeps the hangers-on in line and ready to give the bosses support at election time. This low moral stamina ia not however confined to the political field, but we regret to say has to an extent invaded the retailing of cut flowers par- ticularly in the handling of telegraph orders. A recent order sent from a large city to a small town florist called for $4.50 worth of flowers gross, which were duly delivered. On the day after, a young man from out of town stopped in to see if the flowers had been sent, was told they were and shown the tele- gram. "The rascal," he exclaimed, I paid that man .$5 for those flowers. Let me have this telegram, and when I get back, he will certainly have a hot five minutes," Such breaches of the trust ure de- grading, and have no place in up-to- date business. The golden rule meas- ures success to all who follow it and should be the motto in every telegraph transaction. Scranton Florists' Club. FLOWEB SHOW, NOVEMBER S-11. The Scranton Florists' Club, of Scranton, Pa., which embraces a mem- bership in the greater part of north- eastern Pennsylvania, have made ex- tensive plans for a flower show to be held in the State Armory, November 8-11. This will be one of the best shows this section has ever seen. A section will be trellised off for dancing and on election night a Mardi Gras will be staged, a private wire being in- stalled for election returns. One night will be given the Knights Templars, who will conduct their annual ball. Armistice Day will be taken up by the American Legion. The interest that is displayed by the members of the club this time surpasses previous endeavors and it is with considerable pride that we boast of having nearly 100 per cent membership. The department of forestry of this state is maldng preparations for an extensive exhibit and it is the intention of the local forester to see that every school child attending the show re- ceives a potted evergreen. G. R. Clark is secretary of the organization, E. L. Keuling, Pres. Chrysanthemum Society of America. The list of special prizes offered for the annual exhibition to be held at the Auditorium Hotel, Chicago, November 16-17 is now ready and copies may be had on application to the secretary, C. W. Johnson, 141 Summit street, Rockford, 111. EXAMINING COMMITTEES. President S. S. Pennock announces the committees to examine new chrys- anthemums for the ensuing year, as follows : ,^. , Boston, Mass. — James Wheeler, chairman. Ship flowers to W. J- Thurston, manager, Boston Flower Ex- change, 1 Winthrop Square and Otis street, Boston, Mass., care of chairman. New York. — Eugene Dailledouze, chairman: Wm. H. Duckham a,nd A. Herrington. Ship flowers to New York Cut Flower Co., 55-57 West 26th street. New York, care of chairman. Philadelphia, Pa.— A. B. Cartledge, chairman; John Westcott and S. S. Pennock. Ship flowers to A. B. Cart- ledge, 1.544 Chestnut street, Philadel- phia, Pa. ^ .. Cincinnati, O. — R. Witterstaettei , chairman: James Allen and J. C. Mur- phy. Ship flowers to chairman, Jabez Elliott Flower Market, care of janitor. Chicago. — N. J. Wietor, chairman; E A. Kanst and Geo. Asmus. Ship flowers to 30 East Randolph street, Chicago, care of chairman. Shipments should be made to arrive by 2 p. m. on examination days to receive attention from the committees. They must be prepaid to destination and an entry fee of $2 should be for- warded to the secretary not later than Tuesday of the week they are to be examined or it may accompany the blooms. Seedlings and sports are both eligi- ble to be shown before these commit- tees, provided the raiser has given them two years trial to determine their true character — not less than six blooms of each variety to be shown. Special attention is called to the rule that sports, to receive a certificate, must pass at least three of the five committees. These committees will be in session to examine such exhibits as may be submitted to them on each Satur- day during October and November, the dates Of which will be October 22 and 29, also November 5. 12, 19 and 26. CHAS. W. JOHNSON, Sec'V- 1921. The American Florist. 681 Coming: Exliibitions. [Secretaries are requested to supply any omissions from thia list and to correct any dates that have been altered since the last advices.] OctobAr 27-39, Mon-^st««^^. N. J. — Jubilee flower show of the Morris County Horticul- tural Society. Edw. Rea&an, Morristown. N. J.. Secretary. October 36-28. San Francisco. Calif. — Annual fall show of the Pacific Coast Hor- ticultural Society in conjunction with tlie San Francisco Retail Florists' Association. James T. Lynch. San Francisco, secretary. Xovember 1-2, Glen Cove, L. I. — Annual chrysanthemum sliow of the Nassau County Horticultural Society. Arthur Cook, Glen Cove, secretary. November 2-4, TarrytoTrn, N. Y. — Fall ex- hibition of the Tarry ton Horticultural So- ciety. E. W. Neubrand, Tarry town, N. T., secretary. November 2-6, 3Boston, IMiiss. — Ch rysan - themum show of the Massachusetts Hor- ticultural Society. Wm. P. Rich, Horticul- tural hall, Boston, secretary. ^November 2-4, Denver, Colo. — Flower Show of the Denver Society of Ornamental Horti- culture at the City Auditorium, John It. Roberts, Denver, secretary. November 3-4, Milwaukee, Wis. — Flower show of the Wisconsin State Florist^' Associ- ation. H. R. Welke, 752 Third street, Mil- waukee, Wis., secretary. November 3-6, New York. — Annual fall show of the Horticultural Society of New York, in conjunction with the G'arden Club of America, at the American Museum of Natural History. Mrs. Geo. V. Nash, New York B-^tanical garden, Bronx park. New York, secretary. November 7-9. Philadelphia, Pa. — Annual e.Khibition of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. David Rust. 606 Finance building:, November 8-11, Scranton. Pa. — Fall show of the Scranton Florists' Club. G. R. Clark. Scranton. secretary. November 9-11. New York. — Annual ex- hibtion of the American Institute of the City of New York at Engineering building, 33 West 39th street. Dr. J. W. Bartlett. 324 West 23rd street. New York, secretary. November 10-12, Lancaster, Pa. — ^Flower show of the Lancaster Countv Florists' Asso- ciation. Albert M. Herr. R. F. D, No. 8, I^ancaster, Pa., secretary. November 10-13, Columbus. O. — Annual chrysanthemum show of the Ohio State uni- versity, in connection with the horticultural festival. Walter Burwell. Horticultural de- partment, Ohio State univei-sity, Colunrbus, O., manager. November 12-15, Providence, R. I. — An- nual fall show of the Rhode Island Horti- cultural Society at the Armory. Ernest K. Thomas, Kingston, R. I„ secretary. November 16-17, Chicago. — Annual exhibi- tion of the Chrysanthemum Society of Am.eriea. C. W. Johnson. 141 Summit street. Rockford, III., secretary. . Jannary, 1922, Hartford, Conn. — Annual exhibition of the American Carnation So- ciety. A. F. J. Baur. 3Sth street and Rock- ford avenue, Indianapolis, Ind.. secretary. Wants, For Sale, Etc. Small Type, 15 Cents Per Line, ^ch Insertion. Display, SI. 75 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order For Plant Advs., See Ready Rtference Section Where answers ore to be miiiled from this olTiee enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Help AVantcd — A first class rose grower for a range near New York City. Good wages to the right man. Apply at once with age, experience and references. Address A, F, F., care American Florist. 134 "West lOth St. New York. Situation Wanted. — By young man with one year experience, wishes posi- tion with Chicago retail florist to thor- oughly learn the business. Salary no object. Phone Lan-ndale S0G5. Situation Wanted — By gardener and florist with a life-long experience; wilT furnish good references. Am a hustler and will consider a big job. Give par- ticulars in first letter. Address Geo. Ej Pnllcr, East Lonsmeadow, Mass. WANTED TO LEASE Smill Greenhouses with Dwelling in lively town. Address Key 805, care American Florist. HELP WANTED An all around storeman for Chicago loop store. State full particulars in first letter. Key 806, care American Florist Situation Wanted By reliable grower of roses, carnations and general pot plants; over 2J years' experience- German ;a!?e37; married, no children; private place preferred; best ol references. WM. BOEKER, Box, 1538 Halesite. L. I., New York. SITUATION WANTED STOREMAN Experienced retail man formerly in business f jr himself at Chicago, is open for an engagement. Can also attend to buying if necessary. Address Key 807, care American Florist. FOR SALE Florist Ice Box, mahogany floish, 8 tt. 9 in high, 6 ft. wide, 3 ft. deep: beveled plate mirrors on ice chamber; glass on thr e sides; used three years. Prioe$250cash, F. O. B Chicago. Can be een at 1 10 East South Water St.. Chicago. FOR SALE Wholesale florist supply business; clean stock and excellent location in middle western city of about 100,000. Write quick. Address Key 809, care American Florist. HELP WANTED Man with some experience as a florist and landscape gardener. JOHNSON fi CHRONIS, 4701 Lalce Park Ave., CHICAGO HELP WZINTED. PRQpAfiATOR OF NURSERY STOCK Give full particulars as to experience, age, nationality, and nfme? of firms by whom employed. Vau£han's Seed Store, Chicago ^.'■"'111' iiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiMiriiiiiiiiiiitriiitiiiitiiiriiiiiiiiMiiihMiiiiilllluinMimii^ I HELP WANTED. [ = A-I all around store ra;in, (rood SR'esniau | I c-iipablc. of raeeting; the finest of traie E E Advan -einent for capable party who can E E prove ability. In repl.vin*; p:ive refereo'^e, | I nian-ied or single, salary to start. Mail = E lute photograph with aiiplication. = Randolph £c McClcmcnts: 5936 I'onn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Fa r(iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiriiiitJiiiiiitiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiMiriiiiiiiiiriiiiiJiiiiiiniiiiii~ Wanted to Rent or Buy By thoroughly experienced florist and decorator, a large retail flower shop. Only hii^h grade proposition considered. Must stand closest investigation. Give full particulars and price in first letter. Udress Key 808. care American Florist. .^VlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIUIt^ I OFFICIAL S. A. F. | Shipping Labels = Actuol size of leaf 'Z%\b}4 inches = 1 FOR <;UT FLOWERS: in two colors on 1 S gummed paper; your card, etc., in = S black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F- = = in red. Prices: Per 500, $4.50; ).er 1000. s = $6.50. Samples Qn request. Electro of = = leaf, postpaid. $3.00. Cnsh with order. ^ American Florist Co. 1 440 S. Dearborn Street i I CHICAGO I ^Jiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiniiiiinw^ |i|iiiiiiiiiiiirililiiiiiiiii ittii tiiiiriiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiMliriiHiiiriiiiriiiii tiiitli i i iiiiiiiiiiriiitiii iiriiiiiiiii Kiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiin'. ^niiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiitiilllliiiiiiiilliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiniiiiiiiiiiii iiiliuliniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiuliiiirL' I HOME - GROWN STOCK | Greatly Increased Demand I If you have any to offer, or are likely to have any soon, I advertise in these columns now. I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. I 440 So. Dearborn Street, CHIcnGO r.tiiiiiiiinimnmTmirmiittiittiiiMiiMJiimimiimiimiriiiii JiiMJimimiitijitmitiiiiiiiit iiiiiiiiiriiimimiitintiiiriii miiiiiiMiiiTMirmTiiiiuii.^ TimuiiuiniiiiiiiiiimimiiMiii iiiiiiimiiiiiiniiimimiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiimmiiiiiiiii iiiMiiMiiiiiiimiimitniiMiiiiiiiHiimiriiiiimiiiiiiMiriinimmiiiiitiiiniHHi .^..i 682 The American Florist. Oct. 22, Pittsburgh. HEAVT FE08T HEIPS TRADE. This section was visited by killing frosts last week that got most of the outdooor stock, and changed the mar- ket over night from a buyers' to la sellers' market, with the result that prices advanced all along the line, and at the close of the week there was hardly enough stock to supply the de- mand. Those who have been in the habit of waiting until the last to sup- ply their needs in the hope of Pickmg up bargains were surprised and dis- appointed Saturday when they were unable to buy stock even at list prices. American Beauty roses are more plen- tiful and quality of the best, but there have not been too many at any time. The price on specials has advanced to $60 per 100. Other roses are not in as large supply as formerly, but the qual- ity has improved until the stock looks like holiday stock; the biggest im- provement is in Columbia, American Legion, and Premier. Carnations are on the short side, with the result that prices have advanced. Some of the stock has 15 to 20-inch stems, which is a record for so early in the sea- son. Chrysanthemums are m heavy supply but are moving freely at good prices. Pompoms have put in an ap- pearance and are selling at 50 cents and $1 per bunch. Frost has evidently not damaged the New Jersey fields, as the shipments are as heavy as ever and prices are higher. The supply of lilies still falls short of the demand, while the offerings of orchids and lily of the valley just about equal the call DeForest and Bdw. Ludwig, of the B. C. Ludwig Co., and their wives mo- tored to the F. T. D. convention at Toronto, Ont. Ira Harper, of the A. W Smith Flower Stores Co., and Wm. Usinger, of the McCallum Co., were also with the delegation from this city. E. C>. i • started again in earnest. The prop- erty was bought by James McKellar who is instrumental in the organiza- tion of a new company. The Plants consists of four houses each about 2ux 100 feet. A. M. Hills, president and general manager of the Indianola Florist Co., accompanied by his family, attended the convention of the Florists' Tele- graph Delivery Association at Toron- to, Ont., last week. This company has been having a brisk funeral busi- ness which has been the best feature. There is a slight shortage of stocks. The plant is located on East Seven- teenth avenue. , J. W. Thompson, of McKellar, the Florist, reports business improving to a large degree. The frost of October 13 killed all of the garden flov/ers and as a result stocks will consist largely of roses, carnations, chrysanthemums and snapdragons. The firm recently had a number of large funerals and was also called upon to supply a large number of flowers for a social affair at London, O. . The Community Flower Shop is the name of a new retail concern which has been opened at Garfield avenue and Long street, by J. H. Dorsam, formerly with the Ackerman Co. The proprietor is colored and the store will cater to the colored population in that section of the city. J- "W. L. San Francisco. Columbus, 0. DECIDBl) IMPROVEMENT IN TRADE. There is a decided improvement in the demand for cut flowers and bulbs. Social affairs are becoming more numerous, making an outlet for Bow- ers There are quite a few receptions and parties scheduled for the near fu- ture as well as a few weddings. The feeling is generally letter and orders are gradually increasing in size, ine colder weather which has prevailed re- cently has had the effect of destroy- ing all garden flowers and the varie- ties now in the market are roses, car- nations and chrysanthemums. Roses are of good quality and retail from $0 to $8 per dozen. They are prmeipally Premier, Sunburst, Columbia and But- terfly Carnations sell from ^2 to !t>.i.W> and are of good quality as a rule. Chrysanthemums are coming m fairly well and are selling from $4 to ^W per dozen. Florists believe that trade during the fall months will be active and preparations have been made ac- cordingly and growers are very busy. NOTES. Walter Stephans of the S. F. Ste- phans Sons' Co., growers and dealers at Greenlawn cemetery, reports much improvement in business since the fall season. The company is now cut- ting quite a good many chrysanthe- mums, principally Golden Glow, Smith Advance, Pink Unaka and Brown Unaka. The improvements at the plant consisting of a new gi-eenhouse and a heating system are going for- ward satisfactorily and will soon be completed. ,„ ^ -kt ^1, The greenhouses on West North Broadway, which were operated by J. B Martin and which were sold at sheriff's sale about 30 days ago are being taken over by a new concern, which will be completely organized at an early date, and growing will be St. John, N. B. bur stay in this city was necessarily brief, but we saw as much of it as possible, including several seemingly prosperous florist shops. . The province of New Brunswick, in common with almost all of North America, has suffered from drought and flowers could not be expected tc be at their l>est, but the parks and gardens showed evidence of care. A feature of this city, not horticul- tural, is the falls of the St. John river, that fall one way with the natural flow of the stream and reverse with the incoming tide. ,- -n j W Pederson, a brother to K. Peder- son, but not connected with him in business, is well located at 49 Charlotte street with greenhouses m another section. _, ^ . ., ^ K Pederson has a good store m the heart of the city and greenhouses on the outskirt s. . A. F. B . Truro, N. S. This city has other features in hor- ticulture, that if not commercial, de- serve mention in these columns. On the grounds of the Normal college there is a large flower garden, man- aged by Mr. Wolfe. All the best kno^v^l varieties are grown and school children of the town are interested and instructed. The city was founded IW years ago and those early settlers must have at once started to plant trees as many of them are now of splendid size and growth Anothei fine feature is Victoria park, that foi natural beauty might well be envied by many larger places. Suckhng & Chase, Ltd., have been long established here, and not only do the designing and decorating for that town, but also much work for suburb- an communities. They have a good store and a considerable glass area. A. F. V . Lancaster County Flower Show. The Lancaster County Florists' Asso- ciation will stage a flower show No- vember 10-12 at Lancaster, Pa., Prizes will be offered for the best collections of roses, carnations and chrysanthemums of 1921 introduction. Secretary Albert M Herr R. F. D. No. 8, Lancaster, Pa will be pleased to furnish any in- formation to intending exhibitors. A. M. H. .SOCIAL AFl'AIRS CREATE HEAVT DEaiAND. Autumn business is showing healthy improvement in all lines of the trade. There seems to be more demand for flowers and plants occasioned by social aftiairs than for several seasons past. This early activity is leading the trade to believe that prospects for the com- ing season are exceptionally bright. The chrysanthemum is pre-eminently the popular flower at present and the market affords a wonderful variety to select from. The past week saw the advent of William Turner to first place as the leading white. The offer- ings are of very fine quality both as regards size and stem. Second place in whites goes to White Chieftain. Crystal Gem is about over for the sea- son. Yellow Turner is easily the best of its color. It is high in price but the strong demand cleans up all ar- rivals. Major Bonnaffon has been added to the list of yellows and is as popular as ever as a medium priced variety. Clara Wells is a strong favor- ite with both the retailers anti shippers owing to its fine form and keeping qual- ities. Chrysolora is also to be had but will not last much longer. Crocus is not much in evidence this season, many growers having discarded it. When well grown it is a beautiful variety, but it lacks texture and vitality, two qualities greatly in demand by ship- pers. Chieftain is the best pink. Unaka is rapidly going out of the market. Nagoroc and William H. Waite are the two standard bronze varieties. More anemones are in evidence this year than ever before with many stores. The stores are displaying them largely and they meet Avith great favor for basket work and decorations. Pompons are also plentiful. Shippers are very busy supplying the out-of-town demand for chrysanthemums. More are being sent away this season than ever before. Growers are being favored with splen- did growing- conditions and up to this writing this crop has been very profit- able to them. Much improvement in roses is noticeable due to the cool wea- ther. Mrs. Chas. Russell of fancy qual- ity is now obtainable. Columbia also has been benefited. Premier is scarce, enough to satisfy the requirements. Good Butterfly and Ophelia are more frequently seen than for a long time. There is room for better quality in the red varieties and this is promised at an early date. Cecile Brunner is arriving more freely of late, which is in steady demand and for the shipping trade, which keeps it on the short side. New crop carnations are being firmly held at .$3 per 100 for all varieties, except Laddie. A small cut of the latter is obtainable at $8 to $10 per 100. Short stemmed stock is cheap. The crop of dahlias is rapidly passing after a long season. Pompon dahlias are also getting scarce. There is still a good supply of gladioli to select from with no change in prices. Some ex- cellent Lilium rubrum is coming in and finds ready sale. Much better vio- lets are to be had now than previously. The cut is increasing every day owing to fine growing conditions. The ship- ping season for this flower opened October 15. Marie Louise is more plentiful this year than last and is in great favor for corsage work. Nearly all the stores are using cut celosias for basket work. A fine cut of Cattleya labiata is now coming in. There is a very strong demand for this stock. Lily of the valley has advanced in price to $2.50 a bunch of two dozen spikes. Growers report no difficulty in moving at this figure. Gardenias are scarce with a brisk call. Considerable interest in flowering and foliage plants is noted at all the stores. Good cycla- men find a ready market. Made up baskets of foliage and flowering plants are moving well. The weather Still permits a large cut of outdoor 1921. The American Florist. 683 Narcissiis Poeticus Ornatus. Hyacinths ^^^^^,^000 Miniature, 13-14 ctms $26.00 Firsts, 19 ctms and up. 70.00 Seconds, 17-19 ctms . . 6 2.50 Forcing, 16-17 ctms. . . 40.00 Bed(ling,15 ctms and up 35.00 Narcissus ^^f::\L Emperor, Fancy $30.00 Emperor, Double Nose 43.00 Victoria, Fancy 30.00 Victoria, Double Nose 43.00 Golden Spur, Fancy. . 30.00 Golden Spur, Double Nose 34.00 SpuriuS (Single Von Sion) 30.00 Von Sion, Fancy 28.00 Von Sion, Double Nose 35 00 Poeticus Ornatus. ... 1 7.0 SirWatkins 27.00 Frinceps 23.00 ALL FALL BULBS For the Most Critical Florists. NOW READY. Look out for those who sell bulbs wlhout centimeter measure. The words "first, second or third" mean noihlng. All Prices Subject to Change without Notice. Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora Cases Full Standard Sizes and Correctly Stenciled. 12 ctms. bulbs (1400 to case) 13 ctms. bulbs (1250 to case). 14 ctms. bulbs (1000 to case). Write for Prices. T 1* Early 1 UlipS Single ArtuB $20 Belle Alliance 2d Cramoise Brilliant.. 20 Couieur Cardinal ... 32 Due Van Thol, Scarlet 23 LaRelne, Fancy 2o White Hawk 31 Rose Grisde Lin.... 20 Rose Luisante 34 Yellow Prince 20 Keiserskroon ....... ? 2 Vermillion Brilliant. 32 Extra Fine, M ixed . . . 17 Per 1000 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Tulips Double Schoonoord 22 00 Murillo 19 00 CourD'Or :.... 25 ImperatorBubrorum 31 Rubra Maxima 22 00 00 CO Darwins Special Offer: 5 or 10 choice varieties, our selection. Per 1000 $25 00 Chinese Narcissus Basket, (30 bulbs) $2.75; Mat, (120 bulbs) $10.00 CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE newyokk Freesias 1000 Purity, 7 16 inch $ 8 00 Gen. Pershing, Pink. 30 00 Viola, Lavender 30 00 WHITE CALLAS lU-1% inch. . .per 100, $ 8 00 Lilium Giganteum NOW READY !l flowers to arrive. As a rule all stock offered is absorbed daily. Asparagus is in g^ood demand with the supply still adequate. The steady call for ferns keeps this item cleaned up at all times. EBTAU. FLOEISTS' ASSOCIATION The meeting- of the Retail Florists' Association held last week was largely attended. As President H. O. Stein was unable to be present. Vice-Presi- dent Chas. W. Brown occupied the chair. Chairman P. Vincent Matraia, ■aanager of the coming flower show, explained what had been accomplished to date. A special meeting was called for next week for the purpose of elect- ing officers to serve for the next year. LOS ANGELES FLOWER SHOW. The MacRorie-McLaren Co. shipped a car of plants to Ijos Angeles during' the week. This will comprise the firm's exhibit at the flower show to be held there October 20-26. Notable among them were six specimen Irish yew trees of large size, which are the finest held by any nursery in the country and promise to be the center of in- terest at this firm's display. H. Plath, the well known plant grower has also sent a large display of flowers. He has great specimens in all the best commercial varieties, which will bring credit to this section. Eric James, of Elmhurst, will make a large display of flowering plants, of which he has few equals as a grower. The trade con- tingent who leave shortly for the Los Angeles flower show comprises P. Vin- cent Matraia, B. M. Joseph, Dan Mao- Rorie, Donald McLaren, H. Plath, An- gelo J. Rossi and Eric James. They will endeavor to bring some of the exhibitors to the show to be held in this city, October 26-28. NOTES. The Menlo Park Horticultural Society had- a fine attendance at its meeting last week when the members of the flower show committee of the Pacific Coast Horticultural Society and the 684 The American Florist. Oct. 22, t Montgomery's Priscilla That's the name of the new pink rose! The name ^\ill be Priscilla probably after the public has had it a while, but we have had to add the prefix to cover the rules of nomenclature. In order to get someone who knows more about roses than we do to give an unbiased, honest opinion on the merits of this rose, we have placed 12 plants of it with each of the following growers: E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. Dailledonze Bros.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Albert F. Aniline Co., Maywood, 111. Duckham-Pierson Co., Madisun. N. J. Biowayton Greenhouses, Rowayton, Conn. Uiller Floral Co.. Farmington. Utah Wellworth Farm Greenhouses, Downers Grove. 111. Foehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. HI. Robert Pye, Nyack. N. Y. John Coombs. Hartford. Conn. Frank Schramm, Crystal Lake. 111. A. S. Burns. Jr., Spring VftJley, N. Y. Robt. Siniuson. Clifton. N. J. Chas. H. Totty Co.. Madison, N. J. Noe-Ruzicka Co., MadlHon, N. J. Wm. H. Elliott Co., Madbury. N. H. Anthony Kuzicka, MadiHun, N. J. W, J. PUcher. Rirkwood. Mo. Jos. Heacock Co.. Roelofs. Pa. Ferrari Bros.. San Francisco. Calif. Peirce Bros.. Waltliam, Mass. Batavia Greenhouse Co.. Batavia. 111. Poemlins-Sclummel Co., Mt. Clemens. Mich. Wendland & Keimel Co.. Elmhuntt, IlL Joy Floral Co., Nashville. Tenn. Roberts Ruse Co.. Denver. Colo. Geo. C. Weiland. Evanston. ni. Lakeview Ruse Gardens. tjHm«-Ni4iwn, N. Y. Exeter Rttne CunserTatories. Exeter. N. H. Bafisett & Wafthbum. Hinsdale, 111. H. O. May. Summit, X. J. Budlong: Rose Co., Auburn, R. I. Dept. of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. Gude Bros., AVashlngton. D. C. F. B. Pierson. Tarrytown, N. Y. L. B. Coddington, Murray Hill, N. J. Jos. H. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. S. Mortensen, Southampton, Pa. Briar ClifT Gardens. Scarborough, N. Y. John H. Dunlop & Son, Richmond Hill, Ont., Can. J. J. Fallon Co., Lynchburg, Va. Gullett & Sons. Lincoln, HI. Rolf Zetlitz Co.. Lima, O. Van Aken Bros. & Sons, Coldwater, Mich. Premier Rose Gardens. Maywood, 111. Weiss & Meyer Co., Maywood. HI. Florex Gardens, North Wales. i*a. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh. Pa. Zetlitz Floral Products Co., Dayton, Ohio. Ask them about it, if you will, at any time. They have our permission to tell the truth. We are going to let this rose sell itself! We shall be simply order takers. A. N. PIERSOiM, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Retail Florists' Association paid a visit to that society in tlie interests of the coming flower show. Those that made the trip were Pi-anlc D. Pelicano, Alex- ander Rose, P. Vincent Matraia, James T. Lynch and H. Plath. President Cropp, of the Menlo Park society wel- comed the visitors in a happy speech as also did Secretary John M. Daly. The visitors were assured that the ■members of the society would stage comprehensive exhibits of both flowers and plants. A very fine exhibit of fancy vegetables was on display, the first prize being awarded to Arthur Bassett. A vote of thanks was ex- tended to the visitors for their visit. The publicity campaign for the flower show to be held in the Civic audito- rium October 26-28, has started under very favorable auspices. P. Vincent Matraia will be manager of the exhi- bition. Great interest is being man- ifested in the orchid exhibits. Both John A. Carbone, Berkeley, and Fer- rari Bros., of this city, will have large entries - in this class. The display of chrysanthemums will be very extensive and varied. The newspaper publicity campaign is in charge of William Un- mack. Adrian J. School has received a large consignment of French and Holland bulbs and has them on display in his stall at the wholesale co-operative flower market. He is greatly pleased over his sales thus far. He also has a comprehensive display of spray pumps and insecticides for use of growers. Establishment near Oroville of a federal plant station is to be recom- mended to the "United States Depart- ment of Agriculture by P. H. Dorsett, federal superintendant of plant intro- duction stations. It would be operated in conjunction "nath the large station near Chico. Mrs. R. B. Darbee is now in the midst of a busy shipping season. She says there is a fine demand for chrys- anthemums from every quarter this season and is doing a large volume of business in this line. Albert O. Stein had charge of the decorations for the fashion show last week. It was a large piece of work and called for quantities of chrysanthe- mums, roses and other seasonable stock. According to Victor Ferrari, of Fer- rari Pros., his firm will force 1,000.000 liiy of the valley pips this season. At present this firm is the only source of supply for this market. M. H. Ebel, of Sacramento, was a visitor last week. He purchased a large shipment of palms and other decorative stock for his new store. jAJtEs T. Lynch. Hartford Notes. We are now preparing for the con- vention of the American Carnation Society to be held here in January, 1922. The florists do not do things half-^way in the capital of Connecticut, so everyone get ready and save for this great event. It is thought Rob- ert Marchant of this city will exhibit a new carnation. Coombs Florist is enjoying an ex- cellent trade. All of the stock sold at the store is produced at the firm's Benton street and South street ranges. Newton C. Osborn, the able foreman of the concern, is, by the way, vice- president of the American Carnation Society. Arthur Pike, Jr., has entered the employ of Geo. G. McClunie, 105 Main street. Mr. Pike was formerly asso- ciated with his father, Arthur Pike, at his greenhouse establishment for several years and this experience will greatly aid him In the retail business. Two more stores were recently add- ed to the 35 floral establishments in the city. I do not think they can get rich here, as the principal florists have had rather poor business the past sea- son. Just what the season to come will be we can only hope for the best. Robt. Cawte & Sons, Bloomfield, who recently completed a new house, 26x90 feet, have planted it to chrysanthe- mums, in addition to two other houses producing the same stock, making a total of about 13,000 plants. Their solanums are coming along nicely. Geo. F. Lane, 180 Asylum street, who made extensive alterations last summer, has the walls of his large store lined with mirrors. The store has featured many excellent window displays the past season. The chrysanthemums of Al. Linder- er, proprietor of the Cedar Hills Greenhouses, are in excellent condi- tion, as well as other stock. He is now busy planting bulbs. The new plant stands of the Quality Brands Co., Cleveland, O.. are filling a long felt .want, and E. Lehman, its representative, has niade record sales ainong the florists here. 'W. S. Drake, of Windsor, and Hell- gren Bros., of Wilson, are producing excellent stocks of Boston ferns. Mr. Drake is building a new greenhouse. Thos. Dryden's greenhouses on Wethersfield avenue are taking on a fall appearance. He is growing many new varieties this year. Business is improving at the A. M. 'Velch flower shop on Trumbull street, he store being artistically arranged 'or the fall season. Peter A. Troiano, the up-to-date florist of New Britain, was a recent visitor and reports business as very satisfactory there. Edmund Pehl, the Park street re- tailer, reports that he has a good steady trade. He recently returned from a vacation. The range of Robt. Marchant & Sons, 13 Huntington street, is produc- ing the select stock that this firm is noted for. Roses are in excellent condition at Carl Peterson's greenhouses, in West Hartford. Fred Macomber, of Coombs Florist, has returned from his vacation. Trade has been fair at the McClunie Floral Co., SO Church street. G. G. McG. Nassau County Horticultural Society. The annual dahlia show of the Nas- sau County Horticultural Society was held at Glen Cove, L. I., October 5-6, with many excellent displays. In ad- dition to the dahlias which predomi- nated, there were groups of roses, out- door flowers, vegetables and fruits. Mrs. Harold I. Pratt, who won 14 first prizes, exhibited the largest dahlia in the show, a mammoth salmon hy- brid cactus, measuring 29 inches in circumference. John Lewis Childs, Inc.. Flowerfield, N. Y., showed Sun- kiss, a promising salmon pink, receiv- ing a certificate of merit. Mrs. E. P. Ludlam, Locust Valley, N. Y., won many prizes. Other winners wrere : Lyman H. Hine, A. C. Bedford, Mor- gan Daboll. Irving Cox, Mrs. H. W. J. Bucknall and Arthur V. Davis. In the vegetable section, Mrs. Her- bert L. Pratt was awarded the Bon Arbor chemical special prize for- the best collection of 12 kinds of vege- tabes, and Irving Cox won the first prize for the best two eggplants. The judges were J. W. Evans, J. Gladstone and E. Westlake. 1921. The American Florist. 685 ■*"^A'l:^'t'iyi:'t'2r'i/''''^''^''''''''X'-'i/''-'t/'''^''i/^ Henderson s Price List of Fall Bulbs Selected Dutch Named Hyacinths Per 100 Per 1000 First size $7.50 $70.00 Second size 5.50 50.00 Single Early Tulips Per 100 Per 1000 Couleiu- Cardinal, crimson $3.40 $.31.00 Duchess of Parma, scarlet 2.50 22.00 Keizerskrooni scarlet 2.40 21.00 Double Early Tulips Per 100 Per 1000 Madam Vander Hoeff, yellow $3.50 32.00 Titan, brown and yellow 3.00 27.00 Darwin Tulips Per 100 Per 1000 Baronne de la|Tonnaye^ bright rose. ..$2.70 $24.00 Clara Butt, salmon pink 2.40 21.00 Dream, lilac 3.00 27.00 Faniconibe Sanders, rose 3.40 31.00 King Harold, purple red 3.10 28.00 Loveliness, carmine-rose 2.50 22.00 Massachusetts, vivid pink 3.10 28.00 Sieraad Van Flora, fine rose 2.80 26.00 Wnv Copeland, lavender blue 3.50 32.00 White Queen, white 2.80 25.00 Mixed, all colors 2.20 20.0O Cottage or Late Blooming Tulips Per 100 Per 1000 Bouton d'Or, yellow $2.30 $20.00 Gesneriana Lutea, yellow 2.50 23.00 Gesneriana Spathulata Major 2.70 24.00 Inglescombe Yellow 2.50 22.00 Mrs. Moon, large yellow 2.90 26.00 Parisian Yellow, yellow 2.30 20.00 Extra fine' mixed 1.80 16.00 Single Narcissi — Trumpet Flowered Per 100 Per 1000 Empress, Mother bulbs $4.60 $42.00 Golden Spur, Mother bulbs 4.40 40.00 Sii- Watkln, Mother bulbs.' 4.70 44.00 Victoria, Mother bulbs 4.70 44.00 Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora Per 100 Per 1000 Select Size, (1250 to case) $2.80 $25.00 12-ctm. size (1300 to case) 2.40 21.00 Giant Flowering Crocus Per 100 Per 1000 Mammoth YeUow $1.20 $10.00 Small Flowered Narcissi and Jonquils Per 100 Per 1000 Poetaz Elvira $3.70 $34.00 Single Jonquils 2.00 18.00 Single Jonquil Kugulosus 2.00 18.00 Of Tf D 17112170 cannot be surpassed as a retail seller for planting D^iuD riDEiIV bulbs. Per bu., $1-75: per 10 bu.. $15.00. \. HENDERSON & CO. 166 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist wlien writina Boston, Mass. CHRYSANTHEMUMS IN GOOD DEMAND. The market for this week was an uncertain proposition, some stock de- clining in value and some taking an upward swing. Roses have held their own on prices, while carnations ad- vanced about 50 per cent. Yellow chrysanthemums are much cheaper, but this is owing to the very inferior flowers, that are coming' to market. The quality is not near the standard it ought to be at this season. White varieties are still very scarce but are mostly of g'ood quality, which has created a good call for lilies. Pink chrysanthemums are plentiful enough, but they are inclined to be rather poor. Pompons are arriving and sell at 50 cents to $1 a bunch. Sweet peas are getting more plentiful and sell readily for wedding fiowers. There is still a good call for the latter, which causes a premium to be paid on them over other stock. There is a larger variety of stock at present than at any time since last sprinng. Margue- rites, forget-me-nots, calendulas, helio- trope, pansies, etc., are arriving quite frequently. E. F. S. Louisville, Ky. There has been an excellent demand for dahlias this autumn, especially the red varieties. ChrysanthemumB are just beginning to bloom, as not many of the early varieties are grown here owing to the fact that they would have to compete with dahlias. Ship- ments of chrysanthemums from Cali- fornia are arriving in good condition. Geraniums are scarce, due to the hot weather affecting the outdoor stock this summer. NOTES. The Kentucky State Fair, held here recently, offered a silver cup to the firm making the best display. De- partment stores and others competed but F. C. Haupt won the coveted prize. his window representing the grounds and buildings of the state fair, in miniature. M. Nance, New Albany. Ind., trans- ferred most of his outside geranium plants to the greenhouses last summer during the dry spell, and now has a good supply. More space will be given to roses and carnations by Anders Rasmussen, New Albany, Ind., who recently cut down his chrysanthemum plantings. Simon Pontrich, 103G 2Sth street, re- cently completed the erection of a store and office at his greenhouse es- tablishment. The call for trees, shrubs, etc., is very brisk at this writing and ilorists are getting their share of the business. The greenhouse recently erected by H. G. Walker has been planted in sweet peas and carnations. Louis Kirch is growing some excel- lent begonias and other plants to sup- ply the trade. H. G. W. 686 X XJJZ American Florist. Oct. 22, Yellow Chrysanthemums choL FANCY DOUBLE WHITE POMPONS Our Roses 7(re in Pull Crop CURRENT PRICE LIST-SBWect to Market Change. CHRYSANTHEMUMS RUSSEM,. COLUMBIA. PREMIER. CRUSADER 100 Fancy Lons $20.00 Cfood Medium $10.00 to 16.00 Good Short 6.00 to 8.00 BUTTERFLY AND OPHELIA Long $12.00 Medium $ 8.00 to 10.00 Short 6.00 to 6.00 SUNBURST Long $10.00 Medium 8.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 WHITE KELLARNET Per 100 liOrs $10.00 Medium 8.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 ASSORTED ROSES SPECIAIi OFFERING Good fresh Roses, our selection, in lots of 200 or more, as follows: Per 100 Good medium lengths $10.00 Good short lengths 6.00 Choice, large flowers, $4.00 to $5.00 Der dozen. Pompons (white). 50e to $1.00 per boh. New Fancy Ferns, per 1,000 $2.60 Adiantnm, per 100 1.60 to 2.09 Spreneeri, per 100 3.00 Galax, green, per 1.000 2.00 Galax, bronze, per 1.000 2.00 Asparagus Sprays, per bunch. .36 to .iO Of miscellaneous flowers now coming into market, we will procure for our customers the best at lowest meirket prices. A trial order solicitecl. 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 BISTANCE PHONES: CENTRAJj 1457 Oreenhonses: Hinsdale. HI., and Greigg Statloa. HI. Notice: — ^^Ve close at 5 o'clock Tveek days. OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash Ave., CfilCMO, ILL. Closed all day Sundays Chicago. STOCK IS IN GOOD DEMAND. Business was very good the past week when stock cleaned up com- pletely in all lines at the advertised "quotations. Roses were in strong de- mand, especially in the shorter grades up to 12 cents, and while fancy stock cleaned up completely, it was because the buyer needed it and had no other choice but to pay the price. Chrys- anthemums are selling readily at prices ranging from $3 to $6 per dozen. Home-grown chrysanthemums are arriving in larger quantities but ' prices are holding up well. It is a question just what ef- fect the regular shipments of Cali- fornia stock direct to the retail- ers and some consignments to the wholesalers are going to have on the local chrysanthemum stock as the sea- son advances. It cost the retailer about $4 per dozen for the California chrysanthemums delivered to his store and while he was glad to get them during the shortage the past few weeks, it is not likely that he will con- tinue to buy from distant points when he can select what he needs in his home market at the same figure. Pom- pons are included in the shipmencs and are having a heavy call. Lilies continue to be in strong demand and a few callas are seen. Orchids are selling well and the domand for lily of the valley is holding its own. Home- grown violets have made their appear- ance. Sweet peas are more plentiful but there is seldom a surplus to spenlc of. Carnations continue to find a ready market at prices ranging from ^•3 to $f! per 100. Stock in .general was scarce the past week, but the supply in some lines is inci-easing and con- ditions may be easier before the week is over. The retailers in gineral were well pleased with business the p.xst PERSONAL DISCRIMINATING BUYERS ATTi!.NTION Are more careful in ordering roses in a rising market when assurance is needed of getting just what is paid for. You can buy thirty inch stems and cut them to twenty-four if that is what you need. Easy. If you like to lose money. But if they are short you can't splice them. There is only one way to buy roses economically. Order what you want where you know you will get what you ordered. Buy. by inches. If our price list of roses by inches does not reach you, ask for it and order where you get what you want. KENNICai^tt£)THERS WHOLESALE FLORISTS'^ 1921. The American Florist. 687 PETER REINBERO, ■'•o WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO Roses-Carnations-'Mums Any Itlreot From the Grovrer PTT'R'R'ir'MT 'PPTPT? T TGT Subject to chanse -wtthont notice I MRS. CHAS. RUSSELI, Per 100 I Specials $20.00 to ?2o.Q0 I Select . ., '15.00 to 18.00 I Medium 10.00 to 12.00 I Short : 6.00 to 8.00 X I COL,UMBIA I Specials 20.00 I Select $15.00 to 18.00 I Medium 10.00 to 12.00 I Short 6.00 to 8.00 I PREMIER I Specials 20.00 I Select $15.00 to 18.00 I Medium 10.00 to 12^00 I Short 6.00 to 8.00 SUNBURST, OPHELIA, WHITE KILLARNEY Per 100 Specials $18.00 Select 15.00 Medium $10.00 to 12.00 Short 6.00 ROSES. Our Selection $6.00 Carnations 4.00 to 6.00 ' Clirysanthemum (White and Yellow).. 3.00 to 5.00 Pansles, per dozen bunches $2.00 Violets, sing-le $1.50 to 2.00 Sneet Peas 2.00 to 4.00 Adiantum 1.50 Asparagus, per bunch 35c to 50cj extra fancy 75c Box-o'ood, per bunch 35c Kerns, per 1.000 $3.00 Galax, bronze and sreen. 1.090... 2.00 Leueolhoe Sprays 1.00 EXTRA SPECIAL, STOCK BILLED ACCORDINGLY ^iiiii luniuiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiliiiimimiiluuiiimiimiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiitiiiiliiiiiiiiiiililiimiimiitiiimiiiiiiiiiililiiliitiiim PAUL R. KMNGSPOBN, Manager 182 North Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone, Central 282 CHICAGO week, especially for Octiber 15', ivben the sales were remarlfabl./ good. Greens are in good supply and while one or two items might be scarce at times there is nearly ahvay.s plenty to go around. NOTES. Vaughan's greenhouses at Western Springs are showing an unusually fine lot of chrysanthemum plants, some of the early kinds being now ready for delivery. The big crop (jf canna roots in leading varieties was practically housed last week In the special canna storage house. Nursery stock for fall planting is moving freely. The Fibre Grand Co., Inc., Grand Rapids, Mich., hd.s an exhibit of bas- kets in room 572 at the Palmer house this week. W. S. Hepburn, secretary and treasurer, is in charge. The Berg- mann Decorating Co. had an unusual collection of novelties in the same John C.Meyer Thread Co ThsMsysr Green Florist Threads are the leaders of the world, and will po twice as far as tbecominon orriinarj thread put oa the market. We guarantee two ounces of actual thread to ihn sponl. w e'eb ut> our thread aod then wels^ up ihf other fellow s, and you will see a vB&t difference. The best is none too good. Maiiufaotured by The John c. Meyer Thread Co. LOWELL, MASS„ U. S. A. room in the line of prepax-ed grasses, etc. The Joseph Foerster Co. is handling a large supply of sweet peas, and the receipts of chrysanthemums are stead- ily increasing. Peter Reinberg, Inc., has added a sweet pea and violet grower to its list of consignors. Sam Pearce has a big lot of chrysan- themums and poinsettias coming on for cutting, and his early lilies look gx)od. Hans Jepsen's cut flower chrysan- themums are in the pink of condition and his entire place well worth seeing. Ernest Oeschlin has a nice lot of chry- santhemums, and his house of Begonia Cincinnati would be hard to beat. 688 The American Florist. Oct. 22, Big Crop of Roses Premier— Columbia--Russell"Sunburst Positively the finest stock in this market, particularly Premier, which is a big buy at the prices quoted. Large Cuts of Carnations All the leading varieties grown for this market — THE BEST. , CURRENT PRICE LIST— ??,VH"*t*Sr^?C"' PREMIER. 100 Special $25.00 Lone 20.00 Medium 15.00 Short $8.00 to 10.00 COLXTMBIA. Special $20.00 Long 16.00 Medium 12.00 Short $8.00 to 10.00 RUSSELI,. 100 Long $20.00 Medium 12.00 Short 6.00 SUNBTTRST. Long $12.00 Medium 10.00 Short 6.00 CABNATIONS. 100 Fancy $5.00 to 6.00 Good 4.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS. White and Tellow Dozen . Small $2.00 Medium 3.00 Large 4.00 GREENS. 1000 Perns , $3.00 Asparagus, bunch 50 Sprengeri , 50 WIETOIZ BROS. Wholesale Growers of Quality Cut Flowers 30 East Randoipli Street, L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 CHICAGO The George Wittbold Co. had a fire at its Edgebrook range October 16, when the boiler shed, packing shed and the ends of some of the houses were destroyed, owing to tlie fact that the water supply gave out, and it was only after the Niles Centre and Jeffer- son Park fire departments arrived that the blaze was extinguished. At first glance the damage appears to be very heavy, but the loss is not as great as first expected. Practically all the stock, with the possible exception of a few palms, was saved, owing to the mild weather. The Paramount Equipment Co. is in- stalling new wall-cases in Palmer's store at Oak Park. W". H. Robertson, formerly with the McCl-ay Refriger- ator Co. and later with the A. L. Ran- dall Co., is the head of the Paramount Co., with headquarters at room 1101, 189 West Madison street. Zech & Mann are doing a nice ship- ping business, not to mention tjieir ever-growing city demand. Violets from local greenhouses are arriving in good supply at their establishment in addition to a complete line of all other stock. Bassett & Washburn are in large crop with chrysanthemums, with yel- low being the predominating color. Pompons are also in good supply at fheir store, not to mention the roses, which are of their usual high quality. Wietor Bros, are cutting a spendid supply of roses, carnations and chry- santhemums, which clean up nicely each day. Their stock as a whole is running higher in quality this season than, for niany past. A. L,. Vaughan & Co. are handling a good, supply of chrysanthemums in ad- dition to their regular line. Home- grown single violets have made their appearance in fair sized quantities at this house. Permanite (Prepared Putty) Permanite is a well known product and highly recommended for glazing greenhouse sash; also used to pre- vent leaks in gutters, etc. Per 1 gallon can $2.00 Per 5 gallon can 9.50 Machine for using "Permanite," each 6.50 Rubber Putty Bulb, each 1.40 PERMANITE THINNER Used to thin "Permanite" when same is too heavy for use. Price, per gal $1.50 Complete list of many other items free. One Floral Art Album given free with any order of $25.00 or more. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO., Wholesale Florists 1324 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Glazing Points The Perfection Glazing Points (double pointed) are very desirable for florists' use. Per box of 1000, $0.60 Cane Sticks Per 100 Per 500 Per 1000 5 to 7 feet long.. $1.75 $8.00 $14.50 Rubber Aprons Good, large size, best quality, can be used either for store or green- house work. Price, each $1.25 Mention the American Florist when writing Paul R. Klingspoi-n was one of the last to leave for the F. T. D. conven- tion at Toronto and one of the first to return. The Alpha Floral Co. report a great improvement in trade, especially last week, when the sales were surprising- ly large. A. Henderson & Co. are testing Iris Tingitana carefully, with a view to learning the value of home-grown bulbs. George Wienhoeber had an attrac- tive window display the past week of prepared decorative materials. ^iiiiiiiiniiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiii;- I Oriental Goldfish | & Supply Co. I Send for catalogue. | 1 3757 Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago | ^ii.iiiiilllliiiiiiiiiiiiniiiriiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiuiiiirililiriiilliiuiliniiiirriiin;^ Mention the American Florist when writing E. C. Pruner started out on another western trip October 17. 1921. The American Florist. 689 CHOICE ROSES Can supply all the varieties grown for this market, including Premier, Russell, Columbia, Crusader, Ophelia, Milady, Sunburst, Ward, Dunlop, Butterfly, White Killarney, Etc, CarnationS"'IV1ums — Pompons—Sweet Peas LilieS"Valley--CallaS"Orchids— Calendulas Place your regular orders with us. We can supply you with all season- able stock, in addition to a complete line of Greens, including Boxwood. ?[ It xm(^fm ^ ro PHONES---' CENTRAL 2571-AUTONATIC 48-734- CENTRAL 2 572 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing Quality Cut Flowers. Complete line of all seasonable stock including the choicest Chrysanthemums, Pompons, Roses, Carnations, Sweet Peas, Valley, Orchids, Lilies, Callas, etc. Complete line of Greens. Steady supply of choice stock at the right price. Get the best — Order here. JOSEPH rOERSTER CO. WHOI^ESAI/E ITiOBISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Poehlmann Bros. Co. never had a finer supply of roses to offer than this season, and they are attracting much favorable attention at the store. Their Premier are unusually fine and are in strong demand. Business was splen- did last week, with the total sales very satisfactory. The J. A. Budlong Co. is strong on roses, which are in good demand, es- pecially from out-of-town points. Their shipping trade shows a steady in- crease. The American Bulb Co. received a large importation of German statice this week which is attracting the at- tention of the local buyers. Kennicott Bros. Co. is moving a grood supply of chrysanthemums and is handling regular shipments of home- grown single violets. "William Wolf, the East Monroe street iiorist, participated in a bowling match at La Porte. Ind.. October 16. Visitors : Leo Bather and wife, Clinton, la. Chaelotte, N. C — ^Louis Ratcliffe recently added one house to his green- house establishment, 300 feet in length. West Pami Beach, Fla. — John B. Beach recently purchased 36 acres of land on Kraemer island and will es- tablish a grove of avocado trees. MouNDsvnxE. W. Va. — ^The Miller Flower Shop, formerly at 916 Second street, was recently moved to the building occupied by the Duffy jew- elry establishment. 690 The American Florist. Oct. 22, 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 evei-y item oJtered in the Great Chicago Market. St. Louis, Mo. EXCELLENT QUALITY OF STOCK ABEIVING. The market has never been so well supplied with such a high grade of stock as is now the case. Outside of a few dahlias, greenhouse grown stock is predominating, which is of excep- tional quality and is still improving. There has been considerable demand for corsages and wedding bouquets. Cut flowers are disposed of without much work or trouble. Business In general is very good with all the wholesalers. Roses are the most im- portant item on the list, the quality being exceptional, the blooms are large and solid and the stems very long. Premier and Columbia are of the best quality and are arriving in very large quantities. Milady, Mrs. Chas. Russell and Butterfly are the varieties of lesser importance but still in good call. Ward, White Killarney and Cecile Brunner are on the market in limited quanti- ties and move slowly. A few Amer- ican Beauties froin the east were seen last week and they sell rapidly. Grow- ers in this vicinity find this variety poor paying stock. Carnations are coming in in much improved quality, the blooms are increasing in size and. compactness and the stems are longer. Plants at the growers appear in ex- cellent condition and a wonderful sea- son is anticipated. Nearly all varie- ties are seen on the market, whites, reds and pinks. The last of the gladi- oli came in during the week, before the frost. A few tuberoses are still on the market and supply a weakened de- mand. Some excellent dahlias arriving clean up readily. Growers in the northern part of the city sent a few good blooms in during the week as the frost did not hit them as severely as in the southern section. Asters have made their last appearance. Local growers are shipping chrysanthemums of very good quality. Both cut stock and pompoms are in full swing and pot plants are also arriving. There is a heavy call for them at present. The blooms are of excellent quality, some measuring six inches in circumfei'ence with stems three, four and even Ave feet long. Golden Glow Is the best yellow, and Early Frost is still the best white. Orchids are in good demand and clean up daily, Cattleya labiata being the chief kind. Some cypripedi- ums are making their appearance and are to be had in limited quantities. Lily of the valley is in fine condition. Violets are making their appearance but are of a very poor gi-ade. Few calendulas are seen but are increasing in size; there is still room for im- provement, however. A few cosmos were seen last week hut they are all gone now, as the frost nipped nearly everything. Bittersweet, straw flow- ers, milkweed, feverfew and oak leaves are to be had in any quantity for winter decoration. Greens, Asparagus plumosa and sprengeri, and galyx are In good supply and move well. Of the pot plants, begonias still are in stock. A few hydranegas are obtainable, al- though the stock is not very good. Boston ferns in pots are selling cheaply. NOTES. G. H. Pring is spending a vacation in New York. Mr. Pring is general manager of the Missouri Botanical garden. During his visit there he at- tended the convention of the National Association of Gardeners. Mr. Pring was awarded the gold medal of the as- sociation for the development of the water lily, Nymphae Mrs. Edward Whitaker, at the Missouri Botanical garden. J. J. Beneke and W. A. Rowe, Kirk- wood, attended the meeting of the St. Louis District branch of the Na- tional Flower Growers' Association at Peoria, October 18. Mr. Beneke is secretary of the association and Mr. Row.e, who is a chrysanthemum and carnation grower, treasurer. Some of the leading department stores about town, as Scruggs, Van- devoort & Barney, and the Grand Leader, have floral departments and do an immense business. The street venders are decreasing in number owing to the cold weather. Their stock consists chiefly of carna- tions, roses, chrysanthemums, a few dahlias and greens. Grimm & Gorly report a very good trade in cut flowers and also funeral designs, and recently displayed some good hydrangeas in their window. Andrew Hoffmann, buyer for F. H. Weber, of Olive street, was married last Wednesday and spent a honey- moon of several days in Chicago. The local delegation to the Toronto convention included F. H. Weber, V. J. Gorly and wife, F. C. Weber and wife and A. F. Beyer and wife. F. C. Weber reports a good business especially in cut flowers. He has al- ways some very attractive window display. J. K. M. Albany, N. Y. — J. S. Horton has added another section to his range of greenhouses. PORTIAND, Ore. — Cranford's Flowers is the name of a new flower shop re- cently opened for business at Tenth and Yanihill streets. Portland, Oee. — A. C. Fox & Son, recently moved their retail flower shop to 10,529 St. Clair avenue, opposite their former location. Saxina Kans. — The city green- houses are being partially rebuilt, due to the settling of the ground on one side of the houses, which shattered considerable glass. Kansas City, Mo. — Sidney J. Hare, of Hare & Hare, landscape architects, recently started the development of a 21-acre tract near this city, for re- search work in the cultivation of shrubs, trees and vines. The nurserj will not be operated as a commercial enterprise. Lons Distance Phones Central 3283 Central 3284 Our Oflferings Include : LILIES Absolutely the finest supply of Cut Lilies in this market. ROSES C0LUM3IA RUSSELL White Killarney Butterfly Crusader Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Ward Ophelia Premier MISCELLANEOUS VaUey Cattleyas Calendulas CARNATIONS CHRYSANTHEMUMS SWEET PEAS VIOLETS GREENS Plumosus Sprengeri Bronze and Green Galax Ferns Adiantum Smilas Mexican Ivy Boxwood 1921. The American Florist. 691 Fall Business is opening up strong for those who Dse Budlong's Flowers Line Up with the Progressive Element of the Trade and Make Your Business Grow RUSSEIiL COLiraiBIA PRESUER MILADY HEARST OPHELIA Autumn Roses Do you want a good White Rose ? If so, order our Double White Killarney, the only good white on the Chicago market. SUNBURST BUTTERPIjY DUNTJLOP MONTROSE NIISBIT P^* Use Nesbit Roses ; they more than serve the purpose of Sweet Peas CARNATIONS '""oVorsaSlfr" in Good Supply CHRYSANTHEMUMS.-White--Yellow-Pink Use Our Valley for Your Wedding Work Once Tried You Will Not Be Satisfied with Any Other All Greens: Ferns, Adiantum, Plumosus, Sprengeri, Mexican Ivy If you want good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best located Wholesale Cut Flower House. J. A. Budlong Co. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Wholesale Ctit Flowci's and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., L°K.. CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. W« are in dally touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can reply upon orders sent us receiving such beneflta WE ABB CLOSED AJJIj DAY SUNDAY. Kansas City, Mo. The regular meeting of the Florists' Club was postponed on account of the absence of so many at the F. T. D. convention in Toronto, Ont., and will be held in the offices of the Stuppy Supply Co., 1020 Oak street, October 20, at S p. m. The principal business of the meeting will be consideration of the Society of American Florists' convention next August. W. L. Rock says Convention hall has already been secured for the trade exhibition. The programme of the evening includes a moving picture display by W. S. Dolan, of the American Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Chicago. The local trade was well represent- ed at the Toronto convention, includ- ing Vice-President-elect Samuel Mur- ray, of the Society of American Florists, W. L. Rock, Arthur Newell. W. J. Barnes, Miss Ruth Bamea and S. Bryson Avres. Samuel Murray's Melior begonias, in charge of Wm. Sharpe, are better 692 The American Florist. Oct. 22, Southern Wild Smilax, $7.50 per case THE E. F. WINTERSON CO., i?A.?.;o}¥.&1,Sc*Lr.t=i Chicago, lU. FRNE A COMPANY 30 E. Randolph Street -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. ^Ixe O^v^e Oxx^tt C^o*9 Inc. Preservers of Natural Foliages LA PORTE, IND. Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets, Florists' Supplies and Decorative Noveltle than ever before and there seems to be far more of them. Arthur Newell's store force is now the largest in the history of his busi- ness, certain evidence of prosperous conditions. W. L.. Rock is planning extensive plantations of peony and gladioli. Milwaukee, Wis. EXCEXLENT DEMAND EOK STOCK. When the retailers begin to rush for stock and the wholesale houses cannot illl orders, as was the case all last week, then conditions for all concerned are more satisfactory. While the con- tinuous wet weather of late has put out of commission stock that had not been touched by frost and indoor crops not plentiful, it was not easy sailing for the buyer but rather advantageous for the grower and seller. Short roses In all colors were scarce and quickly disposed of. Carnations, good, bad and indifferent, have cleaned up early each day; a good many more chrysan- themums could have been easily dis- posed of, while the supply of greens was about equal to the demand. Dur- ing such times as these, lilies both short and long stemmed are good property. MESSMEE FLORISTS, INC. The formal opening of Messmer Florists, Inc., successors to Anderton & Seaman, in the Wells building, was held October 11. Robert P. Messmer is a native of this city, who of late was with Mazy, Society Florist, Min- neapolis, Minn., while Mrs. M. Seaman of the old firm was with Currie Bros. Co. for a good many years. Philip Kirnei- is the third party of the new concern. They have our best wishes for a successful future. WISCONSIN STATE ELOBISTS' ASS'N. The board of directors of the Wis- consin State Florists' Association held a meeting October 4 and decided to hold the annual meeting in this city November 3-4, and an exhibition of novelties in connection. Any out-of- town grower or outside of Wisconsin who has anything new is asked to take advantage of this occasion. President R. Haentze has appointed the follow- ing committee to take full charge of all arrangements ; H. Leidiger, A. McDonald, G. Pohl, L. Pollworth and E. Oestreicher. Henry Welke, 752 Third street, is the secretary. GREEN SHEET MOSS Fadeless, per bag, $3.50 Natural, " " 1.75 KNUD NIELSEN Evergreen, Ala. Golden Yellow Sweet Peas McClenalian's Yello^v Flower Dye Send for sufficient to make one quart. Price .fl.OO, prepaid. MCCL£NAHAN'S GREENHOUSES 40th and PlulUps Sts., OWalioma City, Okla. Last week James Currie, superin- tendent of the Forest Home cemetery, was elected president of the county park commission and C. B. Whitnall secretary. We are fortunate indeed to get two such practical and experienced members of our craft to serve the public in this capacity. They are the right men in the right place. The A. F. Kellner Co. have the order for decorating the main hall of the local Auditorium for the annual food and husehold show to be held October 2.5-31. This firm reports their decorat- ing department doing just as well if not better than in 1920. E. Haasch & Son, 1444 25th street, are fortunate in having a good sized lot of short stemmed white chrysan- themums from "which they began to cut heavily last week. Adam Zender, of Chicago, who is taking the mud baths at Waukesha, runs into town occasionally to help pass the time away. Gust Pohl's daily carnation cut, even though not very long stemmed, has good flowers and comes in handy these days. E. O. Prepared Magnolia Bronze, "Violet, Green, Red. Prepared Oak Sprays Prepared Beech Sprays Dyed Green Sheet Moss Fancy and Dagger Ferns Southern Wild Smilax Write or wire The Decorative Greens Go KINSTON, AI/A. ' H. C. Willis Duncan Jackson Mention the Ainerican Florist token writinp ARE YOU USIXG Cut Evergreens FOR FUNERAL WORK? They are more satisfactory — they cost you less — it is fashionable to use them. Then why not get in line and order them from us? Place an order for shipnaent each 1st and 15th. THUJA OCCIDENTAUS TSUGA CANADENSE With or without fruit are the sellers. Ordti* a sample shipment today. BOTANICAL NURSERY CO. wiijD flowers 1 103 Court St., LAPEER, MICH. n. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYTHING IHE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. iy2i. The American Florist. 693 John Kruchten Co i 30 East Randolph Street, ( Not Incorporated ) WHOLESALE FLORISTS Li. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CBICAIlO, ILL. A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. Weiliind-RischCqi FLOWER GROWERS TELEPHONE CENIRAl-arS 154N.WABASHAYE.fLT.'^N*o° CACO s /annj nfaolesale CUT IXOWEKS Supplies 30 E. RandolDh St. Telephone Central 6284 Chicago Oklahoma City, Okla, COOL WEATHEB STIMULATES TRADE. Cool weather has stimulated the de- mand for flowers and purchases are heavy. Chrysanthemums are arriving in large quantities and clean up quick- ly, bring-ing $4 to $15 a dozen. Pom- poms are moving slowly at $1 a bunch. Roses are holding their own and move freely at $3 to $10 per dozen. Carna- tions are short, with a very good call. Lily of the valley is moving freely. Party, wedding and funeral work has been excellent. NOTES. Furrow & Co. experienced an excep- tional week, receiving more orders than it was possible to fill, on account of delayed shipments. Homer Blocker, formerly with the Stiles Co., is now connected with the above firm. The concern's Guthrie establishment is cut- ting carnations and with cool nights expects to be in good crop soon. A new shipment of pottery was re- cently received by the Poster Floral Co. Business has been so brisk at this establishment tljat Mr. Foster was required to put his own car into de- livery service. The Batten Floral & Seed Co. is kept busy with bulbs and other supplies. Funeral trade is also good here. The Stiles Co. have a heavy call for corsages and funeral designs. Paul Richmond. Wisconsin State Florists' Association. The Wisconsin State Florists' Asso- ciation will convene at Milwaukee No- vember 3-4 for a business meeting and flower show. The outstanding feature of the occasion will be the show which will be staged at Convention hall, Mil- waukee Athletic Club. The exhibition will be non-competitive, and a general invitation is extended to growers to dis- play anything exceptional in plants or cut flowers. Consignments should be E. C. AMLING CO. i The Lap£est, Best Eciiiipped, | I Most Centrally Located | I VVHOLESnLE | I GUT FLOWER HOUSE I I IM CHICAGO I I 169-75 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO | 1 L. D. Phones: CENTRAL -j Jgijg B illllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllli Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe Rower MM'KetsS Chicago CURRENT PRICE LIST Dozen Roses, Beauty $ 4.00 to $ 8.00 Per 3 00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 6.00 to 30.00 Butterfly 6.00 to 30.00 Columbia 6.00 to 30.00 Dunlop 0.00 to 30.00 Premier 6.00 to 30.00 " Hoosier Beauty... 6.00 to 25.00 " Killarney Brilliant 6.00 to 20.00 ■White Killarney.. 6.00 to 20.00 Mrs. Ceo. Shawyer 6.00 to 20.00 Milady 6.00 to 30.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward. 6.00 to 20.00 Sunburst 6.00 to 30.00 Ophelia 6.00 to 20.00 Dble. W. Killarney 6.00 to 20.00 " Cecile Brunner.. 4.00 Our Selection . . . 6.00 Calendulas 2.00 to 4.00 Daisies 2.00 to 3.00 Chrysanthemums, per doz 2.00 to 5.00 Pompoms, per bunch... .75 Cattleyas, per doz 18.00 to 24.00 Vallev 8.00 to 10.00 Carnations , 3.00 to 6.00 Lilies, per 100 20.00 to 26.00 Adiantum 2.00 to 3.00 Ferns per 1,000 3.00 Galax per 1,000 2.00 Leucothoe I.OO Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 35c to 50c per bunch Mexican Ivy i.oo Boxwood, 35c per lb., case 9.00 Southern Wild Smilax, per case 7.60 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist when writinp addressed to H. R. "Welke, 752 Third street, Milwaukee, "Wis., secretary. The business meeting will be promptly called at 1 :30 o'clock Thurs- day afternoon, November 3. An elab- orate banquet will be the feature of the evening. Friday will be devoted to sightseeing and the inspection of the larger growing establishments. Par- ticular attention will be given to the entertainment of visiting ladies. THE CBRYSANTHEMUM MANUAL By Elmer D. Smith FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Ordei American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago m J Mention the American Florist when writing A. L Randall Co., t^imtSy Wabash Ave., aid La&e St. OHMEa P' ^ISPr'^ CHICAGO, ILL. ^B39 Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing Qeorge Rein berg WHOLESALE FLORISTS Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Columbia. Russell, Milady, White Killarney and Kil- larney Brilliant Roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 X. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing NEW IMPORTA'nON MINIATURE VELVET PANSIES 83.60 per gross. MIMA'TURE RED POPPIES 81.80 per gross CLOTH CARNATIONS White, Ward, Dark, Eed Pink $25.00 per 1000 SAM SELIGMAN 116 west 28th Street, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing 694 The American Florist. Oct. 22, b naiiuiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiuiuinni I We Specialize in the I Following Items : I Beauties | |CaitleyaS| I Cypripedium | I If you have any inquiries or a I I demand for such stock, it should I I be worth your while to know | I that we can supply you. [ I These flowers can be shipped I most any reasonable distance. [ I When in the market, [ I call on us. i (The Leo NiessenCo.1 I 1201 Race Street I PHILADELPHIA, - PA. j I Branches: Baltimore, Washington. | ^jiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiimimmnm iiinia ^ Philadelt)hia. BUSINESS HELPED BY SOCIAL AFFAIES. Reports of the past week's busi- ness are quite favorable, the stores having had a run of vyeddlngs and considerable demand for the debu- tante teas that call for the higher grades of stock, and well planned dec- orations. Cool weather had shortened the rose stock, but several days of Indian summer-like atmosphere re- newed the supply, which fortunately found a favorable market, and the week wound up satisfactorily to all. The newer crops of roses show excel- lent flowers that grade higli for the season. Premier and Columbia are es- pecially fine, as is Buttercup. Amer- ican Beauties are edging up, and the best bring 75 cents each in dozen lots. Lower grades in all the other sorts are in demand at good prices. Carnations are increasing in numbers and length of stem. They are of good quality and ready for a boost as soon as the dahlias step out, which all but the field men hope will be soon. The market Is still well supplied with dahlias, which, howevei-, are shortening up, as there have been several light frosts, which, while they did not do much damage, held production in check. There still remain plenty for all de- mands, with pirces holding up fairly well. There is a perceptible increase in the chrysanthemums, several new varieties coming in, finding a market at good prices. Unaka, Early Frost, Tint of Gold, Pollworth and Sun Glow, a beautiful large yellow, which has midseason quality, are the additions. The flood is exi>ected to start next week, when the market will be tested to the limit in handling the increase. Cosmos, both single and double, is a quantity stock and is a staple in all the smaller shops. There are still a few asters, but nothing that shows quality. Indoor calendulas are seen in CHOICE ROSES, All Grades. CARNATIONS, EASTER LILIES and AU Seasonable Flowers. This is the exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots. 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. VlioMeHowerMM'KeU Philadelphia, Oct. 19. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 30.00® 60.00 fancy 16.00® 25.00 Ophelia 3.00® 12.00 Columbia 4.001 Mrs. Charles Russell S.OO® ICillarney 2,00® Hadley 10.00® Sunburst 4.001 16.00 26.00 6.00 26.00 16.00 6.00 16.00 1.60 .60 1.00 3.00 3.00 6.00 1.00 8.00 26.00 10.00 Wards S.OO® Premier 6.00® Adiantum 1.00® Asparagus, bunches Asparagus, strings 76® Asters 1.00® Calendulas 1.60® Carnations 2.00 @ Cattleyas 76® Dahlias 2.00® Easter Lilies 20.00® Lily o£ the Valley 6.00® Smilax .35 Snapdragons, per doz 76® 1.50 Larkspur, per dozen 60® 1.50 Gladioli 3.00® 6.00 Boston, Oct. 19. Per 100 Roses, American Beauty .. $8.00 ©100.00 Russell 6.00® 16.00 Dunlop 4,00® 12.00 Pilgrim 6.00® 16.00 Crusader 6.00® 16.00 White Killarney .... C.OO® 16.00 "SVard 4.00® 12.00 Maryland 4.00® 12.00 Hoosier Beauty .... 4.00® 10.00 Columbia 6.00® 12.00 Hadlev 6.00® 16.00 Premier 6.00® 16.00 Ophelia 6.00® 16.00 Butterfly 6.00® 16.00 Cecile Brunner 2.00® 3.00 Adiantum 1.60® 2.00 Asparagus bchs., per bch . . .60® 1.00 Asparagus Strings, dozen... 12.00 B. Buttons 1.00 Cosmos l.OOiB 2.00 Coreopsis 1.00® 1.60 Cattleyas, per doz 9.00® 12.00 Delphinium 1.50 Lily o£ the Valley 12.00 Smilax, per doz 6.00 Gladioli 6,00 Swansonia, per bch 50@ .75 Chrysanthemums 2.50® 4.00 Carnations 4.00® 6.00 Violets l.oii Pompons 50® .75 Bouvardia 1.60® 2.00 Calendulas, per bunch .58 Buffalo, Oct. 19. Per 100 Roses. White Killarney . . .$3.00®$10.00 Dbl. Wht. Killarney 6.00® 12.00 Richmond 3.00® 10.00 Maryland 3.00® 10.00 Sunburst 4.00® 12.00 " Columbia 6.00® 20.00 Ophelic 4.00® 15.00 Russell 6.00® 20.00 Premier 6.00® 20.00 Cecile Brunner .... 3.00® 4.00 Asters 1.00® 3,00 Calendulas 1.00® 2.00 Carnations 3.00® 5.00 Delphi!;iums 4.00® 5.00 Easter Lilies 20.00® 26.00 Mignonette 2.00® 3.00 Rubrum Lilies e.OOfS 10.00 Snapdragons 3.00® 5.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 2.00 Gladioli 4.00 @ 6.00 Chrysanthenaum Golden Glow 20.00® 35.00 Chrysanthemums. White ...16.00® 36.00 Pink ..16.00® 35.00 larger quantities. There are a few I callas, Tvhile Easter lilies are selling well at top prices. Cattleyas in good supply are about equal to the demand. Fine lily of the valley sells up close. Good judges say that this flower will be one of the choice ones of the sea- son. NOTES. Edward Reid, who had .iust returned from a two weeks' tour of the south- em states, reports the business to be in a very satisfactory condition. Quite a lot of new greenhouses are going up, Louis Ratcliffe at Charlotte, N. C, erecting one 300 feet long. Florists at =;iiiiiiiiiitiiiiiMniiiiiiiiiniiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiriiitiiiiiiiiiiitMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiniiitiiii'.d I Philadelphia Growers' | I Cut Flower Market I A NEW OUTLET FOR CUT FLOlrt^ERS The above named corporation an- j : nounce the opening of a Growers' j ; Cut Flower Market at I I No. 7 South Mole St., | I in the heart of the wholesale dis- \ : trict, where in their well arranged I ! building they are fully equipped for i I up-to-date handling of Plants and I i Cut Flowers. Consignments Solicited I WILLIAM C. LYNCH, Manager | I Philadelphia Growers' I I Cut Flower Market f f No. 7 South Mole St., f I PHILADELPHIA, PA. f .viiiiiiiiiitniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiBiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiriiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirMiiiiitiiiiininr Wholesale Floiists' Supplies THE HOUSE OF MERIT staple Baskets and Seasonable Novel- ties in Q.uantity JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO 1309-1311 N. 2nd St., PhUa., Pa. Berger Bros. The Choice of the Market in EASTER LILIES, ROSES and All Popular Flowers. Exceptional Service. 1609 Sanson) St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Liynchburg, Va., were also building, and he found considerable additions elsewhere. Business was good now, as the season had opened well with nearly all, and the prospects ahead were promising. Mr. Reid believes that the growing of azaleas could be done with great success in North Car- olina. On a private estate in Wil- liamstown, N. C, he saw 270,000 aza- leas from cuttings up to old estab- lished plants, all showing great vigor. 1921. The American Florist. 695 nOLTON & nVNKCL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of ChojceJCulMFIowers and Greens CUT FLOWERS PLANTS. BULBS FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE, - WIS. Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Loais, Mo. PittsborgI) Cut Flower Go. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Grovpers of Quality Flovv'ers 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. These are outside all winter without protection, blooming profusely in the spring- of the year. He feels sure that any good grower could work up a stock in a few years that would meet with a splendid demand from all pro- ducers of Easter stock. Raymond L. Mayhew is altering- his residence at 3640 North Broad street into a first-class flower shop, where it is proposed to establish a high-grade retail business. Mr. Mayhew and FVank E. Miller, late manag'er for Henry Small & Sons, Washington, D. C, are the proprietors, with Mr. Mil- ler in charge of the store. This loca- tion, at Broad street and Erie avenue, is the business center of a wealthy section of the city, from ■svhich the shop under such good management will no doubt soon establish a fine clientele. They expect to open the middle of November. Mark P. Mills has in his three weeks' cannpaign for the national pub- licity fund worked like a trojan, wak- ing up the sleepyheads everywhere all along the line. He has not only re- newed interest in this publicity, but he also tells each on his list how much interest he could take, and his collec- tions of over $5,000 so far show that his estimates were correct. Just a few more like Mark and the fund would go over the top with a rush. H. "Weiss & Sons. Hatboro, Pa., are sending splendid blooms of the new Sunglow chrysanthemum., a superb flower, much the best of the early yel- lows. This Is handled by the Leo Nies- sen Co. American Beauty, high-grade Mrs. Charles Russell. Premier and Columbia roses are also features here. Higli-grade Premier and Columbia roses were seen on the tables of the Philadelphia Growers' Cut Flower j^VlllllllinilllllllllUUIIIilllllllllllllllllllllllllllliliUIIIIIII'JIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIiillllllllllllllllllllliUlllH I GUST. RUSCH & CO. 1 11^ WHOLE-SALE FLORISTS |^l I Jobbers in Florists' Supplies | I Headquarters of the Cudahy Roses | m Phone Main 1245. P. O. Box 506 IMII Wiil IICISIS VUTIf § = 444.446 MilwauHee Street |T||LWAUI\IZlr» WId. | %iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniH^ ¥lioMe Ho¥grM^Keto Pittsburgh, Oct. 19. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, spl,, per doz. 7.50 60.00 fey., per doz, 6.00 45.00 ■' " ex.. per doz. 5.00 35,00 No. 1, per doz, 2,00 15,00 American Legion .. 6.00® 25.00 Killarney 5.00 @ 15.00 Maryland 5.00® 15.00 Sunburst 6,000 15,00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 5.00® 16,00 Russell 6,00® 30,00 " Columbia 6.00® 26,00 Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 Hilda 5.000 15,00 Premier 6,00® 30.00 Madam Butterfly ... 6,00® 20.00 Carnations 3.00® 6.00 Pompons, per bch 50@ 1.00 Calendulas 2.00@ 4.00 Chrysanthemums, per doz. 2.00® 5.00 Bahlias 6.00® S.OO Lilies 25,00 Valley s.OO Ferns, per 1,000 3,00 G?alax. per 1,000 2,00 Plumosus, per bunch .50 Sprengeri. per bunch .60 Smilax. per doz. strings.... 3,00 Tritoma. per doz 1,50 Cincinnati, Oct. 19. Per 100 Roses, Premier JC.OO® $18.00 Russell 6.00® 18.00 Columbia 6.00® 18.00 Butterfly 6,00® 18.00 White Killarney ... 6,00® 18.00 Pink Killarney .... 6.00® 18.00 Sunburst 6.00® 18,00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 6.00® 18.00 Ophelia 6,00® 18.00 Baby Doll 3.00® 4.00 Asters 1.00® 4,^00 Chrysanhemums, per doz.. 2,00@ 4,00 Cosmos, per dozen bchs... 1.50® 2,,00 Easter Lilies 20.00® 25.00 Perns, per 1,000 3. 00 Galax, per 1,000 1.50 Plumosus (south) per bch.. .26 Smilax, per string 15® .25 Rubrum 4.00® 8.00 Leucothoe 5.00 Market recently. Carnations and lily of the valley were also features. Man- ager Lynch reports good business and additions to the list of growers. Stephen Green, in charge of the H. Bayersdorfer Co.'s display at the F. D. M. meeting at Toronto, reports a splen- business. The pillow basket of Charles Henry Fox, which is manufactured by this firm, took very well. Dahlias are still a feature of the Berger Bros, stock. Carnations, chry- santhemums and roses are also lead- ing items. Addison McCarrick, for several years with Pennock Bros., is now with Charles Henry Fox. K. Ittiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiniiriiitiiiiiililiiiiliiiiiiiiniiriiiiiiiitiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiird THE McCALLUM CO. Mannfactarers— Importers I I FLORISTS' SUPPLIES I I Headquarters: PITTSBURGH, PA. | ^jiiuiiiiiiiuiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirimiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiid 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 xoritina St. Loois, Oct. 19. Per 100 Roses. Premier 4.00® 20.00 White Killarney ... 2.00® 8.00 Columbia 3.00® 16.00 Ophelia 4.00® 15.00 Russell 4.00® 25.00 Ward 3.00® 6.00 " Sunburst 4,00® 15.00 Asters .1. . ., 3.00® 6.00 Carnations 3.00® 6.00 Dahlias, per 1,000 2,00® 6.00 P.ancy Dahlias, per doz.... 1.20® 4.00 Delphinium 50® .75 Gladioli 6,00 Leucothoe .75 Valley 8.00 Galax, green, per 1,000.... 1.50 bronze, per 1,000. 1.75 Perns, per 1.000 2. BO Chrysanthemums. White and Tellow. per doz 3.00® 7.50 MiLWAUEBE, Oct. 19. Per 100 Roses. Kill'n'y. W. Kill'n'y G.OO® 15.00 Premier 8.00® 26.00 Ophelia 6.00® 18.00 Columbia 8.00® 25.00 ■\Vard 6.00® 12.00 Hoosier Beauty ... 8.00® 20.00 Butterfly 6.00® 20.00 Carnations 6.00® 6.00 GVpsophila, per bunch 25® .35 Larkspur, per bunch 36® ^.60 Pancy Ferns, per 1000 .... 3.00 Asparagus, per bunch 50 @ .76 Lilies, per doz 3-00 Chrysanthemums, per doz. 3.00® 5, .00 Eupatorium. bch 60® .75 Strawflowers, boh 26® .36 696 The American Florist. Oct. 22, New York. BUSINESS IS IRKEGULAK. There has been spasmodic improve- ments in the market since our last notes were written, that means that some day's business was g-ood; others poor. The Saturday trade, always poor in summer, is now reviving. There is also a better moveinent on the first days of the week. While the weather has been cool enough to con- siderably reduce the arrivals of roses is has not yet put the outdoor stock out of business, the most noteworthy arrivals being- the dahlias. Chrysan- themums are now in heavy supply, but their movement in sales is not particu- larly active. Sun Glow, White Frost, Poehlmann, Yellow Frost, Oconto, Tiger, Chieftain, Tints of Gold, Mar- igold, Chrysolora, Early Frost and Golden Glow are all arriving. In roses, Columbia continues in the lead, if both quantity and quality are considered. Ophelia has improved with the advance of the season. There is some good Butterfly coming in, but customers do not seem to have much choice between them and Ophelia. Premier is doing well, but few of them have reached the special grade. Fine blooms of Dunlop are seen, but its weak stems give grounds for complaint and it may be expected to improve in that respect later in' the season. If there was any great demand for. good red roses it would be hard to satisfy, as Hadley and Crusader are both un- satisfactory at this season. Hoosier Beauty seams to be almost out of the running. One noteworthy feature of the market which denotes that the higher priced retail stores are not doing a heavy business, is the surplus in cattleyas and lily of the valley. There came near to being a glut of both in the past week. Carnations are always slow in the chrysanthemum season and this autumn is no excep- tion, but there is, for the season, some fine stock on the market that sells well. While some violets arrive they can scarcely be quoted as factors. The foregoing may not seem to be a par- ticularly proinising digest of condi- tions, but when the general stagnation in almost all other lines of business is considered, we conclude that the florist business is holding up well. There are some features of the trade that it is well to keep in mind. It has been said before, but will hear repeti- tion, that the people are not compelled to buy flowers as they are food and clothing. At a time of general depres- sion in business such as we are now passing through, the public has the final decision, is particularly sensitive over high prices on what it does not have to buy. All branches of the trade will be wise if they keep this fact in mind; and as to advertising: The most successful advertisers in all lines of business have been men who were candid with their custoi,ners. October 17. — There was a decided falling off in supply of outdoor stock this morning and its finish seems to he at hand. There is a firmer tone in good roses. BOSE GEOWHSiS' ASSOCIATION. The Rose Growers' Co-operative As- sociation of New York has been organ- ized with the object of promoting the interests of rose growers who ship to this market. Other features may be taken up later. The following oflicers were elected : Lincoln Pierson, Madi- son, N. J., president; Eugene Daille- douze, vice-president, and Frank H. Traendly, treasurer. NOTES. Doyle & Booth, 112 West 28th street, have been receiving from. James Di- dato, Bound Brook, N. J., stock of the Chrysanthemum Chieftain one month ahead of its usual time. He is also sending them good Oconto, Chrysolora and other kinds. To the Retail Trade; Let us ship you some and convince you, Mr. Retailer, that they are the best money can buy. CARNATIONS Of the Finest Keeping Quality, 20 to 24 inch stems, are arriving at my store from the range of W. D. HOWard, a veteran grower. They comprise Cottage Maid, Laddie, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Pink Delight, Matchless, Eureka, Bernice, Benora, White Delight, in any quantity; Maine Sunshine and Rosalia only in limited quantities. Shipping orders promptly taken care of. Siebrecht's Lily of the Valley always on hand. HERMAN WEISS 121 W. 28th St., WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telephone: Watkins 0634-9408, New York City \ Telephone Chelsea 5713 For prompt and satisfactory results ship to Siillivan, Dolao & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 112 West 28th St. NEW YORK All Seasonable Mowers Gold Letters and Scripts Best and cheapest on the mai-kot. Write for samples and prices. J. LICHTENBERGER 1560 Avenue A, NEW YORK CITY Francis D. Gallatin, park commis- sioner, who was operated on in St. Luke's hospital on October 11, for in- flamation of the gall bladder, was re- ported as resting well at latest account from the hospital. H. Long, with others from this city, attended the Toronto, Ont., convention of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery As- sociation. He says that the Cana- dians are fine entertainers. Miss M. B. Green, head bookkeeper for Malandre Bros., has the sympathy of many friends in the loss of her mother, who died recently at the fam- ily home. Brookfleld, Conn. Regardless of business depression, there is much marrying and givin,g in marriage. David Charles' Sons re- ported two good wedding decorations October 1.5. Sam Gilbert, traveling wholesale florist, in addition to a large stock of cattleyas, chrysanthemums and minor offerings, is receiving good sweet peas. The Greek-American Florists' Asso- ciation has subscribed $.500 to the ad- vertising campaign of the Allied Florists' Trade Association of this city. G. W. Butterworth, of Pramingham, Mass., arrived here on October 14, from Toronto, having made the trip by automobile. Visitor : Ove Gnat.;, of the Ove Gnatt Co., La Porte, Ind. A. F. F. Mention the American Florist when writing V. WHOLESALE A Tlori^t: \ W. L. DOYLB A. B. BOOTH Doyle & Booth Wholesale Flopists Consignments Solicited Telephane: AVatkins 10255 112 West 28th St., NEW YORK J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 541S & 6891 Watklna 31 and 49 W. 18th St., New York \ 1921. The American Florist. 697 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 3864a'n'd»"'^;.id„s NEW YORK CITY J. K. ALLEN 1921 -ESTABLISHED 1887 Commission dealer in Cut Flowers at the entrance of the Great Wholesale Flower Market, 43 West 18th Street. Solicits ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY, ORCHIDS. Best facilities for handling. Higliest Prices. Quick Returns. Prompt Payments. Teleptiones: Watliins 0167-3058. 43 West 18th St. J. K. ALLEN N. Y. City William Mackie Wholesale Florist 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Carnations and Sweet Peas ot Fine Quality. Telephone: 759 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT wholesaijE commission All the New and Standard Varieties of Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: Watkins 300 and 301 Mention the American Florist when writing . C. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEAV YORK Telephones: 3870-3871 Watkins A complete assortment of tlie best in tlie market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing William P. Ford WHOLESALE FLOBIIST 107 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale FlopSst 109 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Watkins CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Chelsea 6926 L Goldstein Wholesale Florist 31 and 43 W. 18th St., New York Prompt and careful attention to your interests. Consignments Solicited. Mention the- American Florist when writin.o Joseph A. Millang Wholesale Florist 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone: 2046 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing YlioMe HoverM^-lteU New York, Oct. 19. Per 100 Roses, Beauty $5.00@$B0.00 American Legion- .. 3.00® 10.00 Crusader 5.00® 15.00 Golden Ophelia 3.00® 12.00 Columbia 3.00® 15.00 Pilgrim 2.00® 8.00 Hadley 5.00® 15.00 Dunlop 2.00® 10.00 Dble. Wht. Killarney 2.00® 10.00 "" ■' White Killarney ... 1.00® 5.00 Aaron Ward 2.00® 6.00 Ophelia 2.00® 10. 00 Scott Key 6.00® 36.00 Sunburst '2.00® 6.00 Mdm. Butterfly 2.00® 12.00 Aiiiantum Croweanum and Hybrid 1.00® 1.50 Asp. Plumosus sprays 1.00® 2.00 Asp. Plumosus, per bch... .25® .50 Bouvardia, per bunch .50 Carnations 1.00® 4.00 Cattleyas 25.00® 76.00 Chrysanthemums, per doz.. 1.50® 6.00 Gardenias, per doz 35® 3.00 L. Rubrum 6.00® 8.00 Leucothoe, per 1000 5.00® 7.00 liiliPS white .20.00® 25.00 T.ily ot the Valley 1.00® 6.00 S'nilax, doz. strings 1.25® 2.00 Galax, green and bronze. per 1000 1.50® 2.00 Ferns, per 1000 2.00® 2.60 Violets -50 Sweet Peas 2.00® 3.00 Prank H. Traendly Charles Sohenck Traendly & Schenck \^1iolesale Florists and Cnt Flower Exchanse 436 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. Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing HERMAN WEISS 121 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Olums, Snapdragons. Koses. Carnations. BoUA'ardias, Pompons and Orchids. As Well As All Other Flowers in Season. Member New York Wholesale Florists' Protective Ass, n Mention the American Florist when writing Cfiilllllliiivjiillliiiiiiiiiiiiriiliiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiirriiiiiiitiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiitriiiiiiniiit^ I Telephones 1^22 ^3,y„, ^^-J^SfH 4423 Fresiden I United Cut Flower Co., mo. WHOIXISAJMRS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK phone: {^a} wations WM KESSLER Wholesale Florist 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing aiiitiiiiiiriiiiiiiMniiittiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiitiiriiiiitiuiiiiiiiirri^ I Telephone Watkins 9254 | I Edward Brenner | I Wholesale Florist | I 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK | i Everytliing in Cut Flowers i = Consignments iiohcittd. = ^iriliiiiiiiiiiitriiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiitiiiiiii iiiiiniiniiniiiiiMiiiiimiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii? 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 The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Bluest standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of Giteu ud Rttruts' SippGes. 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK ±:iiiiniiiiiiiniiiiiiitiiniiiuiiniiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiitiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiniiniin^ |geo.b. hart; I Wholesale Florist | I 24-30 Stone Street | I ROCHESTER, NEW Y0RK| ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimniiiiiiiimtii iiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiniiis Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 31 and 13 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephone 976 Chelsea SPECIALTIES — Cut Orchids, Asparagus Phimosns Sprays and Mistletoe and Ber- ries. Our Orchids are grown by Carillo & Co., of Mamaroneck. N. Y. 698 The American Florist. Oct. 22, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS WUl 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. ^niiiiiiiiniiiirinriiiiiiiiirniriiir [tiiitiiiiiiiiiriitiiriir itiinnmiimiiiiiiiitiiitiriitiiiiiiiiitMitMi itnitiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiniiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiintiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniMiiiniiiiriiiriiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitMiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiii itip^ i CHICAGO The Homes of Flowers CHICAGO | Our Motto: Satisfaction, Quality and Service. Members of the F. T. D. WBISTS Northwest Corner Wabash Ave. and Adams Si. iiiiiniiiiiiiilililililllilllliillliiiimiuiliuiiuililliimiiiilllliiliullliiiiimiiniiiiiiiliiiiiiiinumim iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiJiiiiiiiuiiiii i uiiniiuiiiiiijiiiijiiiiuiiimmiinii iiiii Buiiixcn UBticn tsuoi^ uuofjamy sin uoiiuaji Southwest Owner 47ih St. and Lake Park Ave, iiimiiiiiiminiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiimiiiiiiiHiib Send your Droers for unicago aii^Siib. Dibs 10 All orders carefully filled j^^^^St under the supervision at %^xip^S^ GEORGE A3MUS. Mgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 82* Jlember of Florists' TeleeraBh Delivery. Uention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Delivered b Albany and vicinity on leiegraphic order, 106 STATE STREET Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY E¥ EUCLID AVENUE Memlers of Florists' Telegraph Deliverr. Mention the American Florist when writing Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS ? Mail and Telegraph orders oaretully flUed, i; 138-140 Fourth St.,East Mention the American Florist when writinp CHARLES L SCHMIDT 23 No. Second St., Harrisburg, Pa. Night and day service in all Central Pennsylvania. Mention the American Florist whemoriting TACOMA. WASH. California Florists wtll talcs ear* of all telccraph orden. ORDERS , PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS AROIINn Flowers and Service 'gSolffi **** V/ V 11 1/ Conservatories, Diamond St. at : BELLEVUE-STRATFORD AT WALNUT STS. 22nd. BOHANNON FLORAL CO. 75 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO Member of F. T. D. r. T.D. Statsn Island, N. Y. SLEX. S. GEOROE (Not Incorporated) FLORAL ARTIST 423-425 Richmond Terrace (V. M. C.) Buffalo, N.Y.="= "« S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock and promptdeliveiies In Buffalo, LOCif port, Niagara Falls and Western l»ew York. Members ot Florists' Telegraph Delivery, j, m -" t CHICAGO florist IT C. MONROE ST. CLEVELAND, O. AND VICINITY. BRAMLEY & SON 1811 E. 71st St. The Largrest Growers of Flowers In the City TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S HARTFORD, CONN. fieorge G. NcClnoie Established 1897. Fresh Flowers 165 Main Street Ri^t in tlie Hospital District. Member of F. T. D. Association. PHILTIDELPHm, PZI. Chas. n. Grakelow Broad St., at Camberland Members of Florists' Telegraph D^vecy. Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. Houghton Gorney ^ Flower Shop ^ UNDER THE PARK STREET CHURCH Centrally located. Each order receives my personal attention. Best facilities lor shipping Mention the American Florist when writing LITTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. 1921, The American Florist. 699 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. CHICAGO. ^^^ nOMttST 745 Buckingham Place li. B. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders. We have the Best Facilities in the City No. branch stores. Established 1857. Members of Florists* Telegraph Deliverr* ROCHESTER, N. V. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester ph. 506. Long Dlst. Bell ph. 2189 Uembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist ivhen loritinp LOS AliGELES. C23LIF. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goidenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit ti'ii-graph orders. Regular trade discount. 239 WEST THIRD STREET Mention the American Florist when writina MEW yORK. A. ECKRICH (Snccessor to Charles E. Gmnewald) FLORIST 924 Madison Ave., bel. 73rd & 74tl Sts. Plwne: 9864 Rhioebnder. Orders from Olber Cties Promptly Filled Mention the American Florist when writinp SALT U1KE CITV. Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250,000 Square Feet of Modern Glass Pirst-claas stock and service. Usual disconnt. We reach the whole of Utah and to Central part of Nevada and Idaho HeHibers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Randolph & McClements % .^Floral Experl.,^, at i 5936 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, Fa. = li^iinuiiaiiiinituiiiinnuiiuimiininiuiuiiiiiiiniiniiiiinnDintaiiiiiiiJinniii Mention th« American Florist when writina CHICAGO. 77-79 E. Madison Street Mention the American Florist when writina CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHBPPARD 532-534 KACE STREET Successor to the HILL FLOEAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Mention the American Florist when writing FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. M. M. Lines October 24. FROM BOSTON, Mercian, I. (Liverpool). October 25. Panhandle State, United States Lines (Ply- niouth-Cherbourg-Bremen). PROM NEW ORLEANS. Braheliolm, Swed- ish-American Line (Gothenburg). October 26. Mongolia, I. M. M. Lines (Hamburg). FROM BALTIMORE,^ Thistlemore, Furness Lines (Liverpool). October 28. [iTBOM MONTREAL, Tamaqua, Furness Lines (Hull). FROM NEWPORT NEWS, Beukelsdyk, Hol- land-America Line (Rotterdam). October 29. Noordam, Holland--\merica Line (Rotter- dam). La Lorraine, French Line (Havre). Cedric, I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). Arabic. I. M. M. Lines (Naples). Valacia, Cunard-Anchor Line (London). Saxonia, Cunard-Anchor Line (Hamburg). Assyria, Cunard-Anchor Line (Cjlasgow). Italia, Cunard-Anchor Line (Qibraltar- Fiume). CFiu. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. floWERS Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery KANSAS CITV. MO. The Apollo Flower Shop 4 East 11th Street We Carry the Larjtest Stock of Cut Flowers In the City. AVe Please the People. Home Ph.: Main 3662 Bell Ph.: Main 1034 Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Milwaukee, Wis.-4H^= 'FOX'S Incorporated 437-39-41 Milwaukee Street Members of Florists' Teleeraph Belivery Lang Floral & Nursery Co. 1214 Main Street, Dallas. Texas. "Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana. New Mexico. No orders too large, none too small. Members of Florists*^ Telee^raph Delivery. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. T. — Eyres. 106 State St. Albany, N. Y. — Banker's. Boston, Mass. — Penn, the Florist. Boston, Mass. — Houghton Gorney Fl. Shop. Bronx, New York — Fordham 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 — Bohannon Flower Shop. Chicago — Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St. Chicago — Congress Flower Shop. Chicago — A. Lange, 77-79 E. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, W. Madison. Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., Buckingham PI. Chicago — Henry Wittbold & Son. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. 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 Park Floral 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., B'way. Detroit, Mch. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. El Paso, Tex. — Potter Floral Co. Evanston, 111.— Henry Wittbold & Son. Galesburg, 111. — Pillsbury's Flower Stores. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Fl. Co Grand Rapids, Mich.- — Henry Smith Floral Co., Inc. Hartford, Conn. — Welch's Flower Shop. Hartford. Conn. — Geo. G. McClunie Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt. Kansas City, Mo.- — W. J. Barnes. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — Apollo Flower Shop, The Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City. Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. Knoxville, Tenn.' — Baum's Home of Flowers La Crosse, Wis. — Salzer Floral Gardens. Lincoln, Neb. — Prey & Prey. Liverpool. Eng. — Bee's, Ltd. Los Angeles — Wolfskill Eros. & M. Goldenson Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville. Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewild Greenhouses. Memphis, Tenn. — Memphis Floral Co. Miami, Fla. — The Exotic Gardens. Milwaukee, Wis. — Pox's, Incorporated. Montreal, Que., Can. — Dominion Floral Co. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — The Rosary Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. New Britain, Conn. — Welch's Plower Shop, New Orleans, La. — Matairie Ridge Nur. Co. New Orleans. La. — Chas. Eble. New Orleans. La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New Rnchelle, N. Y. — New York Floral Co New York — A. Eckrich, 924 Madison Ave. New York — Alexander, Florist. New York — A. T. Bunyard, Madison Ave. New York — Broadway Florist. New York — N, Christatos. New York — Chatmas Florists, 2726 8th 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 — Irene Hayes. New York — Kottmiller. New York — Malandre Bros. New York — Matthew A. Battista. New York — A. Meyer, 1062 Madison Ave. New York — Olympia Florist. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. Oklahoma City. Okla. — Furrow & Co. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. Farnum St, Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic. N. J. — Edward Sceery. Paterson, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Philadelphia, Pa. — Charles H. G'rakelow. Philadelphia, Pa. — J. J. Harbermehl's Sons. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McCl^ments. Pittsburgh, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Mrs. E. A. Williams Roanoke, Va. — Fallon, Florist. Rochester. N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons. Salt Lake City, Utah — Evans Floral Co. Salt Lake City, Utah— Miller Floral Co. Staten Island. N. Y. — Alex S. George. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi. Savannah, Ga. — John Wolf, Seattle, W^ash. — Hollywood Gardens. Seattle, Wash. — Rosaia Bros. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. St. Louis, Mo.- — P. H Weber. St. Louis, Mo. — Grimm & Gorly. St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cltiei and for all points in the Northwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Mention the American Florist vjhen ioritina SEATTLE, WASB. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Memters of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing gll51l51lHll5IIHI|HI|HII51 4 g) m SAVANNAH. GA.< i John Wolf il ~ The Largest Grower of Cut Flowers In the South ID si 5 H il H IgglliliailllllllllllllllisiiaiiBiiHiiHiiKiiiiaiBllilBllllliiii Mention the American Florist when writing NEW ORLEANS. LA. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Members of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing KNOXVILLE, TENN. Baum's Home of Flowers Personal attention given to orders For Knoxville and East Tennessee. Member F. T. D. FOR ST. LOUIS WIRE Grimm Sl Gorly St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson. Tacoma. Wash. — California Florists. Terre Haute. Ind. — J. G. Heinl & Sons. 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. — G'ude Bros. Washington, D. C. — Geo. C. Shaffer. Wichita, Kan. — W. H. Gulp & Co. Worcester, Mass. — Littlefield, Florist. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop. Tonkers. N. T. — New York Floral Co. 1921. The American Florist. 701 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the flriiLS below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or MaU Orders. BINYARD, NEW YORK, 413 Madison Ave. Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. Summer Season. Mention the American Florist tolien writing Hession Madison Ave. and 76 St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers BEST m THE IHARKBT AT REASONABLE PRICES Plant Specialists ,-iE^r,, Member of Florists' Telegrraph Delivery. Mention the Avnerican Florist when writina Bronx, New York City Fordham Florist 421 East F'^rdh'im Road Telephone: Fordham 3975 Mention the American Florist when loritinfj MEW yORK. Telephone Audubon 6618 BBtabUahed 1&9S Olympia Florist (PKTBR LAMBOS A CO 3799 Broadway, S. W. Cor. 158th St. RRESH CUT PLOVVERS DAIl,Y Orders from Other Cities filled with promptness Mention the American Florist when writina New York's Favorite Flower Shop Fifth Aveaue at S8th Street Member F. T. D. Ass'n. Mention the American Florist lohen writing NEW yORK Chatmas Florists CHATMAS BROS. 2726 Kighth Avenue Bet. 144th and 145thSts. Telephone Audubon 6044. Orders from Other Cities Promptly Filled Mention *he American Florist when writina GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO ALFRED HANNA & SONS will fill your orders for Deaig-ns and Cut Flowers in Michigan. BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOriMILLER 426 Madison Ave. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing NEW yORK. Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd SI. 'Fhone, Columbas 6883 The name "Malandre Brothers" on a box of flowers is a Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. Members of Florists' Telerrspb DellTeTy. Mention the American Florist when writina PITTSBURGH, PA. A.W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. targest Ftoral Establisliment In America Establislied 1874 Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when ivritina NEW yORK. BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. Cor., 72d St. Fhone Columbas 5468 Branch: 840 Westcnester Ave., Bronr. Fhone: Intervale 4990. Mention the American Florist when toritina WICHITA, Kansas ^rolil'r" W, H. CULP & COMPANY Quality Flowers Personal Service Members F. T. ». Mention the American Florist when writing El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Horists* Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when im^itina Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writing NEW yORK Sst-oblished 1849 David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders by Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 15S2-16S3 Colambns Mention the American Florist when writing MEMPHIS, TENN. Memphis Floral Company MAIN AND UNION wire: V8 Kansa^s City, Mo. Kansas and Western Missuori, Up-to-date Service. F. T. D. Est. 1890 Mention the American Florist when writino Oklahoma City OICIiAHOMA FURROW & CO. 205 W. Main St. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing FREY & FREY 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists' Telegraph nellVMT. Mention the American Florist when writing J. W. BODGEBS Elks' Building Dnvfnn ft SontU Jefferson Street I 'a.V lUll» V». Telegraph ordefa for Dayton will receive our immediate and careful attention. Mention the American Florist when writina 702 The American Florist. Oct. 22, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the lieading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or MaU Orders. DETROIT'S Leading Florists JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS 1314 Broadway PHTLIP BRBITMETER, - PreaJ' "nt Mention the American Florist when writing F.T.a| Mention the American Florist when writing THREE STORES Nashville, Chattanooga and Atlanta Boston, Mass. Send Telegrraph, Telephone or Mall Orders for florist* s 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 when writing "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Worcester's Shop of Quality and Service Randall's Flower Shop 22 Pearl St., WORCESTER, MASS. Member P T. D. WaSHIIiGTOII, D. c. BLACKlSTONE,i»c. 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service Mention the American Florist when writing MEMBER FJorJsfs' leJegrapfi "Dehveiy Mention the American Florist when writing New York Telephones : Lenox 2352 Lenox 7019 1062 Madison Ave., Near 80th St. NEW YORK Orders from other cities promptly filled. Mention the American Florist when writing 44 Carmine Streei Phone 1274 Spring OntofTownand steamer Orders Promptly FUled Mention the American Florist when writing TORONTO, am. Canada's Best Known and Most Reliable Florist Mention the American Florist when writing BROOKLVii. n. y. JAMES WEIR,Inc. FLORIST 384 Folton Sti.. cor. Pierrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good care and prompt attention. Phones 270-271 HalB. Mention the American Florist when inriting Dunlop's Only the Best 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere In Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. „_„ Members of Florists' Telegrapli DeHvery Mention the American Florist when writing MICHIGAN. Orders will be i»re- fnlly eared for by Henry Smith Floral Co., Inc. Wholesale and Retail Florists of Grand Rapids. MenMen the American Florist when writing SrwS^d Washington, D.C. Geo. C. Shaffer PLORISX 900 Fourteenth Street VVnSHINGTON. D. C Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Ave., at N. St., N. W. Miss liOnlse W. Daughertr. Proprietress Phones— Franklin S679, S841, 3848 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when irriting tf ^ Mention the American Florist when loriting LA CROSSE. WIS. Send your orders for flowers for de- livery in this city and vicinity to John A. Salzer Seed Co. Qnality an"^ Service Assured Mention the American Florist when writing Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY & CO. 150 East Fourth Street THE BEST THAT GROWS. .„„_.. tt EXP ERTS TO ARKANGE THEM. JJ Mention the American Florist when writ^ng New York's SHOP OF QUALITY Irene Hayes,inc 79S Park Avenue Telephone Bhlnelander 0202 and 0203 Mention the American Florist when writing F. T. D. 1921. The American Florist. 703 DESIGNS OR CUT ROWERS Will be delivered for the tradj in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. HARTFORD. CONN. WELCH'S K" Also Store at Xew Britain, Conn. EatabUshed 18S5. Members of Fkorists' Telesrraph Delivery. Mention Vie American Florist when writina Colorado Springs, Col Wboleeale and Betall Pikes Peak Floral Co. Orders Carefully Exeented Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. DENVER. COLO. The Park .L^ Floral Co. e.F.II£IllAN.Sc FLORISTS llur STNMt WMMINOTOHOa Uemters of Florists' Teleeraph TMiverw, "\ LOUISVILLE, KY.= AUGUST R. BAUMER MASONIC TEMPLE Member of Florists' Telegrapii Delivery. ST. LOUIS. MO. r. H. WEBER X. E. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sts. PJovrers delivered in City and State on Short Notice. Member of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. CHICAGO ?,7iS^" DETROIT wGniirSll I* lOirSlI ^O* ISSl Broadway, DETROIT Best service In both cities and adjoining territory. Member of Plorigta' Telograpb. Deftvery. Mention the American Florist when writing ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. Mention the American Florist when ufritini) Seattle-Rosaia Bros. Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing Finest floral studio in Northwest. Member F.T, D. EDWARD SCEERY Paterson, N. J. Passaic, N. J. F. T. D. Mention the American Florist when writing ^!s=Washington, D. C.==s GEO.H.COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Florist when writing FOR WISCONSIN DEUVERY OF "Home Grown Flowers'' Get in toucti witb MATTflEWSON'S, SSJtil?' Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing I.J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph DcUvery. Mention the American Florist whenMoriting LOUISVILLE, K¥. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LiARGEST FLOWTiR STORB. Mention the American Florist when writing iNTHE Newark, N. J. HEART OF The Rosery Floral Co. 167 Market St., at Broad St. EVERYTHING IN FLOWERS Pninpl Deliveries lo ao; town or dir witliin 150 miles ofNewaifc. Telephone Market 494 Mention the American Florist when writing BROOKLYN, N. V. HUGO H. JAHN FLORIST 710 Nostrand Ave., cor. Prospect Place Pbone: 1952 Latayette. Flowers Delivered Anywbere. Penuul Auenko. Wention the American Florist when writing "WE NEVER SLEEP" IDLEWILD 6REENH0USES MemphiSp Tenn. 89 Sonth Main St. "Up-to-tha-Minute" Service and ISxecation. Every Flower in Season. Telephone Lenox 3822 New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /venue In the Heart of most exclu&ive residential section. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Famam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Telegraph DeUvery. Mention the American Florist when writing 704 The American Florist. Oct. 22, American Seed Trade Association. L. Li. Olds. Madison, Wis., President; Alex. Forbes, Newark, N. J., First V^ioe- Presideiil; Louis B. Renter. New Orleans, La.. Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel 216 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleve'and, Ohio, Secretary-Treasurer; Curtis Nye Smith, 73 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., Counsel. Thi' lortieth annual meeting will be held June, 1922. Wholesale Grass Seed Dealers' Ass'n. Wm. G. .Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., Presi- dent; J. Chas. McCullough, Cincinnati, O., Vice-Pr«^sident; Clarence R. J- nes, 110 South Street, Baltimore, Md., Secretary- Treasurer; Curtis Nye Smith, Boston, Mas^, Counsel. The next annual meeting will be held June, 1922. Hamcot b€ans are being sent from France to famine-stricken Russia. AUAUA seed is a large crop in Utah, qnallty better than last year. Manchuria produces 80 per cent of the soya beans grown in the world. MiiiET seed production is under that of last year, prices starting low. ■ Pea Beans are being sold at five cents per pound by a chain store con- trolling 5,000 establishments. CALIFOKNIA. flower seed growers report business good and say there will be little if any surplus this year. Growers are reported holding red clover seed for higher prices. The bulk of white clover seed is already sold. The Emerson-Brantigan Co. has re- duced prices on farm machinnery 10 to 20 per cent, the second cut this year. Visited Cuicago : A. J. Brown, Grand Rapids, Mich.; J. Chas. McCul- lough, Cincinnati, O. ; John T. Buck- bee, Rockford, 111. Onion Sets in the Chicago district show no material change since last week, colors remaining at about $1..50 and whites $1.75, fall delivery. The International Potato Show will be held at Duluth, Minn., October 25- 28. Exhibits are expected from all parts of the north, west, east and south. Price of bags at Chicago, October 19: Anchor, 16 oz., $31.50 per bale, in bale lots or over: Royal River, 16 oz., .$32.00; National, 16 oz., $;50.00; Crown, 12 oz., $24.50. BoAKD OP Trade. — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade, October 19. were as follows ; Timothy, $4 to $5.25 per 100 pounds; Red Clover, $11 to $18. J. A. Brown of. the . Brown Bulb Ranch, Capitola, Calif., and wife were in Chicago this week enroute to New York, whence they expect to sail for Europe next month. Albert Xuckinson, Chicago, who returned from the east recently and is now at the Edgewater Beach hotel, will celebrate the eightieth anniver- sary of his birthday October 28. F. O. LiCHT, European sugar ex- porter, estimates the coming European beet sugar crop at 3.89.5,000 tons against last year's out-turn of 3,695,- 000 tons, according to advices received by "Willet & Gray. ROGERS BROTHERS SEED GO'S TRIAL GROUNDS, AT IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO. This Company Specializes in Quality Peas for Canners. Mrs. J. C. Vaughan. Chicago, re- ttjrned from the east October 18. Mr. Vaughan is still in New York. Visited New York ; "W. Atlee Bur- pee. Philadelphia, Pa.; Burnet Lan- dreth, Bristol, Pa., and A. E. Reynolds, Crawfordsville, Ind. Tub novelty list of Haage & Schmidt, Erfurt, Germany, includes Lathyrus Tingitanus roseus, the Tangiers pea (not a sweet pea); also a begonia, cyclamen, godetia and the rare white rocket, Hesperis nivea. The large comimercial potato grow- ers on the irrigated tracts in the Rocky Mountain region are becoming more dependent each year on seed stocks raised in the non-iiTigated sections, ac- cording to the Idaho crop reporting service. John Bodger, of the John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif., who has just completed a tour of the con- tinental seed growing districts, is now in London, Eng., "where he expects to remain until Christmas and will then return to France. Los Angeles, Calif. — S. M. Shira- kawa, owner of the Shirakawa seed store and an establishment at Braw- ley, Calif., filed a petition in bank- ruptcy in' the United States court October 0; assets, $16,539.31 and lia- bilities, $19,303.36, Wholesale Growers SELECT STOCKS Beet Carrot Lettuce Onion Pai>sley Pai'snip Radish Sweet Peas PIETERS=WHEELER SEED CO. GILROY, CALIFORNIA Mention the Amei-ican Florist when writing Thorburn Liquidation. The referee in bankruptcy of J, M. Thorburn & Co., New York, opened the sealed bid for the above as a go- ing concern October 18. Only one bid for the entire business was received and that from Carter's Tested Seeds, the amount offered being $23,000. which was accepted by the referee. Taking into consideration the amounts collected on the accounts since the petition was filed, about $5,009, to- gether with goods actually sold for cash, $1,700, Carter's bid is a net amount of $16,300' for which the firm gets stock appraised at $18,000, to- gether with accounts receivable, value .$10,000. The only other bid was that of Pe- ter Henderson & Co. for a portion of the stock. The referee estimates general cred- itors will receive 33 per cent. Pea Pack Statistics Inaccurate. statistics on the 1921 pack of peas, issued early this month by the Na- tional Canners' Association, are mis- leading and inaccurate, according to Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, MicK. Mention the American Florist when w-"ino BM ^ ^ I ^ M Growers lor the Wholesale Trade only rtlSMO n Onion, Lettuce, Carrot, Parsnip, Pakslet, Celert, Endive, Salsipt and Mixed Sweet Peab. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O IH P O H V> IHC. 1921. The American Florist. 705 Garden Seed Beans Growing Lima and pole varieties is my specialty. My growing contract offer for fall delivery will be mailed upon request. Henry Berrien Fish Carpinteria, Calif. Mevjtion the American Florist when writing I D. WALLER SEED GO. Growers of Choice Sweet Pea, Nasturtium and Flower Seeds. GUADALUPE. CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writinn Frank T. Stare, president of the Grow- ers' Supply Co., of Wausau, Wis. "The National Canners' Association are fast workers," writes Mr. Stare. "The last peas were packed in Wiscon- sin, August 27, and on September 2 .T. full printed statistical report of the year's operations was on your desk.. Statistics, to be of any value, must be accurate and timely. Every well- posted man connected witli the pea- canning industry knows that the Na- tional Canners' Association flgui^s on the 1920 pea pack wei-e at least 1,000,- (X)0 caaes too high. This grotesque blun- der cost the canners and jobbers hun- dreds of thousands of dollars. "It iB my personal opinion that the figures for 1921 have again overshot the market around three-quarters of a million cases. I know that they have Wisconsin 300,000 too high. Private advices from one of the best informed men in Utah would indicate that they have them pegged 1.50,000 cases too ma,ny." Seed Cleaning: Machines Dutiable. In a recent appeal to the United .States board of general appraisers, Washington, D. C, macliines used by large dealers in seeds solely for clean- ing seed and removing therefrom all extraneous matter, including weed seeds, were claimed free of duty as agri- cultural implements, under the tariff act of 1913, paragraph 391. The board decided that as the machines in ques- tion are not used by farmers in agri- cultural operations, they were held not ilassifiable as agricultural implements. Another important case was one of an oat-crushing machine, which it was (■laimed was entitled to free entry as an agricultural implement. The ma- chine is employed to crush oats for cattle feed and apparently con- nected with the equipment of a coun- try mill where oats and similar crops .are sent to be ground into feed as a comra.ercial proposition. To hold mill- ing machinery free of entry as agri- cultural implements simply because the work performed thereby pro- duces a commodity used by farmers would make the millers co-beneflciaries with the farmers, which was not the evident intention of congress. The pro- test was overruled. JLRUMEB.RIC[S[tDCO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS America's Largest Producers of Seed Peas Also a CJomplete line of VEGETABLE SEEDS ^SA^oS-Arrica. Office: Cambridge, New York Waldo Rohnert GII.ROY, CAXj, whoi^esaijE seed grower specialties : Beet, Carrot, Endive, Lettuce, Onion and Radisli Correspondence Solicited. JAMES VICK'S SONS Gi-owers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the benefit of our 72 years' experience All Seasonable Varieties. Our stocks axe very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y., The Flower City Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandl- floras, etc., ASTERS and FLiOWl'.R SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOUN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES. CALIFORNIA Burpee's Seeds Grow Wholesale Price List for Florists and Market Gardeners. W. Atlee Burpee Co. Seed Growers Philadelphia LAND RET H Seeds Which Succeed BIo^.dale BRISTOL, PA. LAWN SEED MIKTURES FIELD SEEDS Atlantic Grass Seed Co. WHOLESAI.B 46 W. Bi-oadway, NEW YORK CITY Catalogues Received. T. >"W. Kelsey Nursery Co., vNcw Yoric, nursery stock; The D. Hill Nur- .sery Co., D-undee, 111., florists' ever- Haase & Schmidt, Erfurt, Germany, novelties. SEEDS Mower, Vegetable and Farm Send yonr Inqolries to The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of Higli-Grade Seed TOMATO. Pepper, Eggplant. Squash. Pump- kin. Cucumber and Watermelon Seeil and Field Corn on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOUCITBI> TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writina — the: — J.G.IiOBINSONS[EDCO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY FORD, COLORADO Contract Growers of Cucumbers, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corn. Mention the American Florist when writino Dutch and French Bnlbs GJ.Speelman&Sons I Lagarde & Speelman Sassenhelm, Holland I Ollioules.Var. Franc* NEW YORK OFFICE 470 GREENWICH ST, Pacific Coast Representative, Mr. w. B. Clarke. Box 543, San Jose, CalU. Mention the American Florist when vjritino An experience of half a century ix& producing hieli trrade QAkDBIN SBEOS at your disposal. Contract growers for the Jobbing trade of a full line. Mail us your list for both SPOT and FUTURE reauire- ments. S. D. WOODRUFF fi SONS Orange, Conn., and New York CSty, Mention the American Florist lohen writtna- 706 The American Florist. Oct. KELWAY'S Pedigree Strains of Florists' Flower Seeds Write for Prices to KELWAY & SON "Wholesale Seed Growers liANGPORT, ENGIiAND SOO Medals for Flowers, etc. Hundreds of First-CIass Certlflcatck Mention the American Florist when writing RODTZABN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Swiet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. WlnolesaJe Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS California Beans. The bean harvest in the San Fer- nando valley, is now in full swing', and reports from the fields indicate that there will be a bumper crop. While the acreage this year will not be as large as it was last year, the the increased production per acre will run very much higher, and in a num- ber of instances predictions are being made that growers will get as high as oO sacks to the acre of Hender- son bush limas. An average of 20 sacks to the acre is looked for, which will produce in the valley from 150,- 000 to 200,000 sacks. All of last year's crop has been sold, and there is a good demand for the product of this season. A number of sales of the new crop have already been made at prices from $4.65 to $5. It is estimated California will pro- duce half the beans grown in the United States this year, with a total of 4,092,000 bushels. New York Seed Trade. J. Murray Harris, for many years with the J. M. Thorburn Co., more recently its secretary, is now with Vaughan's Seed Store. Ernest A. Hartland, formerly of Vaughan's Seed Store, is now with the Sternfield, Godley Ad Agency, this city. Large sizes of Paper White narcis- si are . very scarce here, only a few of the jobbing houses having any left. Bram Warnaar, of Warnaar & Co., Sassenheim, Holland, arrived this week. One New Jersey bulb forcer has 800,- IMK> in flats. Bluegrass Seed Bushel. The legal weight of a bushel of Kentucky bluegi-ass seed is 14 pounds in nearly all states. This weight was established years ago when there were no adequate machines for removing chaff, immature Kentucky bluegrass seeds, and certain kinds of weed and other seeds. With modern cleaning machinery it has been possible to dou- ble the weight of a measured bushel of Kentucky bluegrass seed until at the present time seed weighing 19 to 24 pounds per bushel' is most com- monly offered on the market. VALLEY PIPS FPOM COLD STORAGE $30.00 per 1000; $i6.00 per 500; $8.00 per 250; $4 00 per 100. H. N. BRUNS, 3032-42 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111. Hogewoning & Sons, Inc. Wholesale Bulb Growers and Importers 299 Broadway, New York Mctlutctiison I & CO. OFFERS I Immediate Shipment I I DUTCH BUlBS,TuIips.Hyaoinths,Naieis9us, | = all hiKh srrade forcing bulbs. = I FRENCH BULBS, Trumpet Major, Soleil d' Or | = (tiue). Case lots. E I CALLA BULBS, EUiottiana. i I VALLbY PlPa, German aud Dutch, from cold g i Storage. = I BAMBOO CANES, natural and dyed green, | E all sizes, bale lots. s I RAFFIA, natural and colored, 25 lbs. up. | I Fall Shipment 1 i JAP. ULY BULBS, F. O. B. New York, Chi- | I cago. Denver, Toronto, beattle, etc. = I VALLEY PIPS, German and Dutch; best | E forcil'jr pips. E 1 MANETTI STOCKS, English orFrencli; se- = I tested for greenhoi se grijfitng: 50it(i up. s E ROSES "nd LILACS, best forcine varieties. E I BEGONIA and GLOXINIA BULBS, all colors, | E a.t) siz^^o. E i PALM SEEDS, Kenlia Porsleriana and Bel- = i moreaaa, cocos Weddelliana, Areca Lu- = = leq-^t-iis. per I'Uihe] or li'OO. i i FICUS ELASTICA, rooted mossed cuttings or | i pot-grown. I I Write for prices on business st tionery, E I specifically stating your requirements. | I McHUTCHISON & CO.. I I 96 Chambers St., NEW YORK | F,iiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiuitiimiiiiiiiiiitiiiniiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiitiiiiic Mention the American Florist when writing The Best Color Chart. PRICE!, *1.00 POSTPAID AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist xohen writing iimimmiiiiiiiiiiimiiiuiuuiuir. I Return Envelopes | I Catalogue Envelopes! I Seed Packets I E ^ = Brown Bag Fillinsr Machine Co. 1 I FITCBBURG, MASS., U. S. A. | Mention the Ame)'ican Florist when writing MICHELL'S BULBS HYACINTHS First Siz^, Named. Single and dooblo. Second Size. Naojed, single. Tnird Size, Named. Singje. Unnamed. Single and double. TULIPS Single Early, Double Early, Cottage Garden and -Darwin, in named viirletiea and mixtures. NARCISSI Single and Double, a large variety. Spanish and Du'ch Iris NAMED VARIETIES. Write us your requirerat-nts on any of tbe above, or any other Seasonable Bulbs. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus GREENHOUSE GROWN SEED. l.roo seeds ( 4 00 5,000 seeds 19.00 10,000 seeds 36.00 25,00U seeds 85.U0 Asparagus Sprengeri 1 000 seeds i 1 50 5,000 seeds 6 75 10.000 seeds 12.50 25,000 seeds 28.75 Wbolesale Price List Free. MICHELL'S SEED BOUSE 518-516 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. -TRY- ANTIRRHINUM From Headqaarters. Write to Watkiiis& Simpson, Lti, 27-29 Dmry Lane, LONDON, ENGLAND. 1921. The American Florist im Richard Dieoer Co., Inc. Kentfield, Marin Co., California. Diener's Ruffled Monster Petunias The Largest and Most Beautiful Petunias in ex- istence, i'iicy bii ve createO a aeiisaLiun wherever KrovMi. In beauty they ure rivals to the orchid. All seed is raised by hand pollination in lath houses, and isdoneby women. However. climatic conditions here permit seed to be matured with- out a drop of rain fallint; in the pods. Hence otir seed is stronsj, vigorous and sure germinating:. Ruffled Monster Petunia Seed comes in the fol- lowing colors: Pink, strong veined center; Red; Variegated; White; Red, wiih blackcenter; Pale Lilac Pink, large veined center; Mixed. Klesh Pink Frilled (Pearl of KentSeld)— This and the follow ngvarieiies are somewhat smaller than the above ; one of the most beautiful Petunias ev^-r put out. Purple or Blue; White Frilled (dwarf); Apple Blossom ( pink). Any of the at>ove varieties, 50c per packa^te. Diener's Pink Glory The Greatest Novelty in Petunias for 1922. Pure flam- rose-pink wiitiout a tiai-e of purple. Flowers measure from three to four inch s in diameter. Plants grow tea height of twelve to fifteen inches, and are continually oovered with flowers This is the most beautiful Petunia ever put on the market. Ttiis seed is 50c per package. CATALOGUE FREE ON REQUEST. Originators and Growers of the Largest and Finest Giadloli and Petunias in the World. Mention the American Florist ivhen writing THE G. HERBERT COY SEED CO. VAIiljEY, Donglas County, NBB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS CucUHiber. Muekmelon, Squash and Pump- kin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn. mm R. PEDRICK & SON PEDRICKTOWN, N. J. Pepper. Eg-g- Plant, Tomato, Okra, As- paragus, Rhubarb. Celery. Spinach, Beet. Onion, Beans, Cabbage. Cauliflower. Sweet Corn and Vine Seeds. Correspondence Solicited. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. Woolworth Building NEW YORK CITY IMPORTERS Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds REAL BARGAINS Carnation Plants Pot -Grown Enchantress, 4-inch, 86.00 per lOj, packtd uee, m paper pots. Cyclamen First-class stock, con&istiDE of the best named varieties, incluriine red, salm>D. pink, etc. Wliile stock Lasts : 4-inch, at $2;i.on per 100 3-iuch, at 10.00 per 100 MACVWII FERNS 6-iuch, elegautdpeciraens. $1.00 each. Cash with order. No charge for packing. MATIHEWSON'S, Sheboygan, Wisconsin PALMS Well Balanced, Clean Stock. Kentia Belmoreana, 4-inch $6.00 per doz.; 5 in-h. $1(^.00 p r . oz : 6-iroh. SSr.rn oer doz.: 7- inch tubs. «4.nopach: 8- inch tubs, Se.OO e:tch. Kentia Forsteriaria.made up plants, 7-inch tubs, 84. til each; 8 iuch tubs. tB.oD each. Palnisshipped without pots: 7 and 8 inch Palms shipped in tubs. No charge /or packiu*^. R. VINCENT, Jr. & SONS CO. White Marih, Md. CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemnm Noveltteg My SpeclaUlr. ■ SELECTED FOR US BT OOR OWN ■ MEN IN BLRlI.X GERMAN L Y O. F' T H E I I I I VALLEY' —Choicest Strains I Coming soon via refrigerator | I International Bulb Go. 185 Duane St., New York City I Mention the American Florist when writm.a The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Oaion, Tiimii>, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Uilfnrrf finiin Montana. Idaho. WasWngtjn. WMIOIII.«l»»n Mention the American Florist wtien writing 708 The American Florist. Oct. 22, American Association of Nurserymen. M. R. Cashman, Owatonna, 5Ilun., Presi- dent; Paul C. Lindley. Pomona, N. C, Vice-President: Jolin Watson 4ti0 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. \V. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. The forty-seventh annual convention will be held atDctroit, Mich., June, 1922. Mesioeial trees for present planting, are in sti-ong' demand. John Boyi.e, of DeKalb, 111., was re- cently appointed state superintendent of Illinois iparks, succeeding Franlc Lolunan, of Sandwich. CHARLE.S S. Le Sure, landscape arch- itect of Peoria, III., is writing- a series of articles on "Landscape Gardening" in the Journal of that city. BUBLAP imports from Calcutta in .September were heavier than expected, aggregating 85,000,000 yards. Prices are easier at $4.20 for S-ounce 40s and $5.60 for 30y2-ounce. Aeboyo, W. Va. — The H. C. Bren- neman farm, containing one of the larg:est apple orchards in the Panhan- dle of West Virginia, will be divided into five 20-acre tracts and sold at auction in the near future. Rhododendrons sent to England must be accompanied by a health cer- tificate, signed by an official of the country of origin, to the effect that the plants are perfectly free from rhodo- dendron fly and other pests, and also that they are healthy. Qdebeo maple sugar production has trebled within the last three years, the present output amounting to 30,000,000 pounds, valued at $7,000,000. The in- crease is principally due to the short- age of beet and cane sugar crops and the establishment of sugar-making schools. WOOSTER, O. — Joseph H. Gourley, for- merly horticulturist at the "West Vir- ginia university and experiment sta- tion, wai3 recently appointed horticul- turist at the state agricultural experi- ment station here, to succeed W. J. Green, who resigned after more than 40 years' active service. Raisin imports have increased from 120.000 pounds in 1!>19 to 43,000,000 pounds during the government fiscal year ending June 30, 1921. The grow- ers in the United States who received eight to nine cents before prohibition became effective, are tliis year obtain- ing 20 and 21 cents per pound. Jens Jensen will have charge of the beautifying at a cost of $250,000 of the Speedway hospital grounds, Chi- cago, according to Dr. H. J. Cum- mings, surgeon general of the United States army, following an inspection October 12, with Dr. Frank Billings, a member of the board of inspectors for the public health service. Vancouver, B. C. — A company re- cently formed here will collect and ex- port pharmaceutical herbs and barks. These products, all native of British Columbia, include balm of gilead buds, containing resin and obtained from Cottonwood trees; pharmaceut- ical gum from jack pines and five or six kinds of medicinal barks, including caseara, which is in heavy demand in the world's markets. Memorial Trees. The Kiwanis Club of Rogers Park, a suburb of Chicago, has been given the honor by the All Chicago council of Kiwanis of planting the first of the soldier memorial trees of that organi- zation, on the Memory road to Milwau- kee, Wis, A big celebration has been arranged by the Rogers Park club, Oc- tober 22, when various military and civic bodies will participate in planting the first tree. A bronze marker will be placed beside it. J. L. Zender, Birchwood Florist, will procure the fin- est tree available. The American Forestry Association, with headquarters at Washington, D. C,. states that the planting of memorial trees this autumn will break all records. The first planting on the association's honor role took place at South Bend, Ind., October 7, when women of St. Joseph county placed trees along the Lincoln highway. The trowel used by Mrs. Warren G. Harding in tree plant- ing at the national capital was sent to Mrs. Joseph B. Neff, president of the South Bend organization, for use in the ceremonies. Evergreens for Reforestation. Several counties in New York have shown interest in reforestation. In a recent statement the forest service of the United States Department of Agri- culture called attention to the fact that the maintenance of an adequate sup- ply of coniferous timber is a forestry problem all over the world, because al- though the area of hardwood forests is over three times that of conifers the coniferous softwoods are used in al- most twice the amount of hardwoods for construction purposes. The county agents have been systematically fos- tering the planting of evergreens. In Lewis county in connection with the reforestation project lOO school- children helped to plant 5,000 evergreen trees in a single day. The young plants were secured from the State Conservation Commission, Albany, N. Y. Several definite demonstrations of tree planting are under way in Otsego county, where 142,000 Norway spruce have been set out. Scotch pine was used for demonstration in St. Law- rence county, 10,000 trees being plant- ed. In Saratoga county an area has been planted each year on the Ballston City waterworks property. These trees form a substantial addition to the 7,000 acres planted with conifers in. the na- tional forests this year by the govern- ment. Tennessee State Horticultural Society. NASHVILLE MEETING SEPTEMBER 22. The seventeenth annual convention of the Tennessee State Horticultural So- ciety was held at Nashville, September 22, with headquarters at the Hotel Hermitage. About 100 faithful and energetic orchardists assembled to participate in the proceedings. Presi- dent G. W. PoagTie, of Cookville, and the veteran secretary-treasurer, G. M. Bentley, of Knoxville, were present and gave zest to the meeting', which was full of enthusiasm. Owing to the absence of Commissioner of Agricul- ture T. F. Peck, Captain Fuller gave his address on "Fruit Growing Possi- bilities in Tennessee," and made a very fine talk. He said he had traveled pretty extensively over the state and here and there would be noted orchards that showed neglect, while with the same soil and same class of trees, magnificent results had been at- tained. His conclusions were that it was all in the man, and given a cer- tain amount of industry and intelli- gence an orchardist was bound to succeed. He said all localities had an off year now and then and while the season last spring had been most un- favorable to fruit growing, there were still many splendid peaches produced in the state this year. "How Can Our Society Aid in Devel- oping Commercial Fruit-growing' in Tennessee?" was ably treated by Frank , D. Garrison, horticultural expert of Stuart, Va. Prof. O. N. Watson, of the University of Tennessee, Knox- ville, made a fine address on "Impo]rt- ant Horticultural Practices." "Dusting Versus Spraying" was discussed by S. N. Varnell, of Cleveland. "Proper Selection of Trees for the Commercial Orchard," was treated by Horace Ranney, Jr., of Columbia. "The Im- portance of Fruit Exhibits at Fairs" was the subject of a talk by Mrs. D. E. Hedger, of Chattanooga. A. J. PEACH TREES errs All straight and well rooted. Free catalogue. W. T. MITCHELL & SON, Beverly, O. The Barclay ^ursery Importers and Growers of Seeds. Bulbs, Plants. Trees, Vines, Shrubs and All Hardy PerennlaUi. All Kinds of Decorative Plants. Our Specialty — Gverbloomlng; Hardy Roses, Boxwood and ithododendrons. 60 Barclay St., 14 West "Kt^tkr V/^-rlr Broadway and 62 VeScy St., A'C W X UX n. Telephone: Cortlandt 1518 STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good hardy climber. Send for our list. The fiONARD 8 ine UJONES CO. Robeil Pyle, Pres. 1*1 * EST GROVE PENNA. Winteer, Tict-Pres. Plant Propagation, Greentiouse and Nursery Practice. By Itl. O. Kalns. 342 pages, illustrated. Price. $S.2S. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Cottage Gardens Nurseries of Eureka, California, — OFFER AZALEA 1NDICA Ready for immediate shipment. TUBEROUS BEGONIAS For December delivery. GLOXIMIAS For December delivery BOXWVOODS For November delivery. ERICAS, in Varieties For Fall delivery. Write to G. VANDlN ABEELE. Receiver, Cottage Gardens Nurseries, P.O. Box 78, EUREKA, CALIFORNIA, For Price List. 1921. The American Florist. 709 Hill's Choice Nursery SlocK. still at the same stand with the same slogan. "Give every customer complete satis- faction." D. HILL. Evergreens for Tubbing Matctiod Feet Each Pair Pyramidal Arbor Vltao B&B 3 $4.00 $7.50 Pyramidal Arbor Vitae B48 4 5.00 9.50 Red Cedar (Junlperus) B&B 3 5.00 9.50 Sheared Globes (Thuya) B&B I'/aXM/z 5.00 9,30 NOTE: Above prices do not include tubs. Choice Evergreens for Lining Out Abies Ts. Canadensis Abies DouglassI . . . . Juniperus Canadensis Junlperus Canadensis Juniperus Virginiana Juniperus Virginiana PIcea Pungens Picea Excelsa Pinus Austriaca ... . .X 6 Size Inch 8 ...X 8-10 .XX 10-12 . ..X 6-8 ..XX 12-18 ...X 6-18 ..XX 12-13 ...X 8-10 100 $18.50 13.00 20.00 50.00 7.50 25.00 14.00 17.50 15.00 1000 $175.00 120.00 65.00 225.00 130.00 165.00 140.00 Size Inch Pinus Mugho xx 8-10 Pinus Sylvestris XX 10-12 Thuya Occidentalis XX 10-12 Thuya Occidentalis XX 12-18 Evergreens for Window Boxes Size Inch 10 50 Junlperus Canadensis xx 10-12 $7.50 $30.00 Juniperus Virginiana xx 12-18 3.75 15.00 Picea Canadensis xx 12-18 6.00 27.50 Pinus Mugho xx 8-10 7.50 30 00 Special Offer: Fifty Window Box evergreens, assorted varie- ties (our selection) per case. $25.00. Evergreen Understocks for Grafting Conifers Thuya Compacta Thuya Pyramidalls x Thuya. War. Siberica ..X Thuya Woodwardi x Thuya Biota Orlentalis ..x 6- 8 100 $50.00 20.00 12.50 20.00 18.50 20.00 25.00 50.00 11.00 1000 115.00 190.00 175.00 All orders for Evergreen Understocks sold on sample only. Writo for samples. Size Inch 100 1000 Juniperus Virginiana x 6-8 $6.00 $50.00 Picea Excelsa x 8-10 7.50 65.00 Thuya Orlentalis X 6-8 8.00 75.60 Thuya Occidentalis x 8-10 7.00 60.00 ROSE STOCKS Grade.. 100.00 Ro^& Canina, No. I Grade.. 2.75 17.50 Each X indicates one transplanting. 5 of same variety and size at 10 rate; SO at the 100 rate; 500 at the 1000 rate. Send for Complete Catalog. THE D.HILL NURSERY CO., Inc., LaS'&"eKSica, Box 404. Dundee, IIL Richard Diener Company, Inc. Originators and Growers of the Largest and Finest Gladiolus and Petunias Catalosr on Reanest Kentfield, Marin Co., Calif. Mention the American Florist when writing KENILWORTH GIANT PANST SEED Kenilworth Mixture. looo seeds,35o; i^oi!., 90o; H oz., $1.65; loz., 86.00. All colors, separate or mi-xed, 1000 seeds, 30o ; any i pkts. , Sl.OO ; Vi oz., $1.30; 1 oz., $5.00. Jlention the American Florist when writing Byers, of Dickson, told the meeting "How I Controlled Bitter Rot and S^pab." B. A. Craddock,, of Humboldt, discussed "Sweet Potato Products." "Future of Early Apple Growing in Middle Tennessee," was the subject of Henry S. Pointer, of Spring Hill, Tenn.. while J. D. Ellis, of Dayton, talked on "Commercial Varieties of Late Apples." Co-operation Between the Owner of a Home and a Commer- cial Orchard," was handled by T. D. Reed, of Nashville. N. D. Peacok, the lately elected field agent of the society, told of "My Im- pressions Gained from Visiting the Orchards and Nurseries of the State," and that veryentertalinngly. The last subject was "Commercial Orcharding" by E. J. Hoddy, of Nashville. Com- mittees were appointed on nomina- tions, resolutions, auditing, member- ship and publication. At the afternoon session the following officers were elected: Robert L. Morris, Ridgetop, president: S. N. Varnell, Cleveland, vice-president, and G. M. Eentley, sec- retary-treasurer. M. C. D. Seasonable Stock Asparagus Sprengerii, I '/j in., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1,000; ZVz in., $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1,000; heavy 4 in., $15.00 per 100; heavy 5 in., $25.00 per 100. Bougainvillea, Glabra Sanderiana, 2^2 in., $10.00 per 100; 3 in., "$20.00 per 100; 5 in., $75.00 per 100 specimens; 6 in., $100.00 per 100 specimens. Begonias, large leaved, in variety, 21/2 in-? $8.00 per 100. Cineraria, EJwarf Hybrids, 2 '/a in., $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1,000. Euonymous Argentia, grand for dishes, 3 in., $20.00 per 100, $150.00 per 1,000. Fern Dish Ferns, best varieties, 2 !4 in., $5.00 per 1 00, $40.00 per 1,000. Fern, Boston, 254 in., $6.50 per 100, $60.00 per 1,000; 3 in., $10.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1,000; 4 in., $25.00 per 100; 5 in., $50.00 per 100. Genista, Racemosus, well trimmed, 4 in., $20.00 per 100. Hydrangea, good French varieties, 2J/2 in., $6.50 per 100, $60.00 per 1,000; 4 in., $20.00 per 100; 5 in., $30.00 per 100; heavy field grown specimens, 8 to 1 shoots, fine for specimen tubs, $7.00 per dozen, $50.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio rCARNATIONS^ F. Dorner &Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. Abundance of Stock 100 1000 214-iTicU Asiiaragus Sprenfferi . . $ 5.00 $45,00 2 H -inch Calendula Orange Kins:. 4.50 4Q.0O 2^4-inch Snapdragons, 5 varieties. 5.00 45„00 4 -in. Ferns. G varieties 25,00 VineaVariegata..large field grrown 10.00 95.00 Liberal extras. Correspondence solicited ALONZO J. WJiplesale Florist, BRYAN, Washington, NewJersey We must have rocm and offer for one week, 2,600 214 -in. Cvclamen, at $10.00 per 100 $90.00 per 1000. 3.000 2-in. Cyclamen, at $20 and $25 per IQO 1.000 4-in. Cyclamen, at $40.00 per 100. Ask for our prices of Easter Greeting Pelarffoniums and Ferns. (IV.Ct A irriHT WtiolesaleGrower REX BEGONIAS 3-Inch, $2,00 per dozen. GERANICaiS (Our Spcialty) Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Poitevine, Viand Good short jointed plants from 2-lnch pota, at $3.50 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. We ship safe anywhere Wholesale Grower, ALLEGA.Y. N. Y. Elmer Rawlings, t3tiiniiiiniiii[[iiiuiui[iiiti[iii[[iiiniiiiiii)iiriiitiiiiiiinrinttiittritrtii[riiiiiiiiiiiin^ I Robert Craig Co. I I HIGH CLASS PALMS | I and Novelties in Decorative Plants I I Market and 49lh Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. i ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiitiiitriiiiiiiiciiittiiiiiiitiiiiriiiiiiiiniiifiuKiiriii'i: Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Chrysanthemoni Specialists Catalogue Free. 710 The American Florist. Oct. 22, Vegetable Growers' Association of America. Louis P. Miller, Toledo, O., President; H. A. Dooley, Cleveland, O., Vice- President; S. W. Severance, Louisville Ky., Secretary; H. J. Cheney, Grand Rapids, 'Mich., Treasurer. The next annual meeting: will be held at Albany, N. Y., Jiovember 1-5, 1921. ^-if Maine potato crop gained 8,127,000 bushels in September, with an esti- mated yield of 32,76t(,000 bushels. The International Potato Show will be held at Duluth, Minn., October 25- 28. Exhibits are expected from all parts of the north, west, east and south. Geakd Phaieie, Alta. — At the annua! vegetable show held in this city re- cently cabbag-es four feet six inches in circumference, and potatoes of huge size were on display. BusHNELL, Fla. — Approximately 3,000 acres of irrigated cucumbers will be planted in Sumter county this year in addition to heavy plantings of to- matoes, beans, strawberries, water- melons, etc. I??CLUDED in the cargo of the S. S. Mong'olia were 500 barrels of horse- radish from Germany. Owing to the law which forbids the importation of foreign soil, it was necessary to cleanse the roots carefully on the pier before they could be moved, inasmuch as a great deal of their original soil still adhered to them. Chi.\ese gardeners in the neighbor- hood of Winfleld, L. I., are meeting with considerable success in operating truck farms. The colony, which is run on a co-operative basis, specializes in raising vegetables grown from im- ported seed suitable for Chinese res- taurants, although other crops are produced. Many of the growers have installed complete irrigation systems. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, October 18. — Cucumbers, bushel basket, $2 to $2.50; leaf lettuce, per box, 7 to 10 cents; radishes, $1 to $1.50 per 100 bunches. New York, October 14. — Cucumbers, $1 to $5 per basket; mvishrooms, per three-pound basket, 75 cents to $1.00; radishes, 100 bunches, $1 to $2.50. Cucumbers and Tomatoes. Ainong the uninitiated there exists no more erroneous conclusion than the one that cucumbers and tomatoes are very profitable out-of-season crops. They see the high prices paid for these products, and straight-way believe that there is good profit in their cul- tivation. We are quite certain of this, as any number of small ine.xperieneed growers have asked us about possible profits out of houses entirely unfit for either of these crops. The plain truth about these two crops is that as an out-of-season proposition they require the best of modem greenhouses and the most skillful growers. Having had experience on both sides of the fence, flowers and vegetables, we say that we would prefer to produce roses for Christmas rather than cucumbers. For those who may wish to try or are wondering, a few notes may be of help. At this time of the year when the days are shortening, all nature is pre- paring for a rest; hence if we want to keep our plants growing' we must de- ceive them in regard to seasons. To produce June conditions in November is not easy but that is exactly what we must do in order to succeed. One cold night is sufficient to stunt our crop. " We must keep up the temper- ature requirements, either by sun heat or fire heat. Moisture conditions are also hard to control owing to possible long continued rainy spells. It is bet- ter to have conditions a little dry than too wet. At this time of the year, the air is loaded with disease g'erms from out-side dying vegetation, hence blight and diseases in general are hard to control. It is generally conceded that con- stant spraying of the young plants is a big- help, trying to keep them immune until the crop is assured. In many sections, white fly is rampant out-doors and will surely find its way into the houses. White cyanide fumi- gation is all right for the younger plants, so much so that we would rather not use cyanide after blossoms appear. If it must be used, we would experiment with very mild doses and very short exposures, aiming to find the minimum strength to control the pests. MARKETi^A^•. Vegetable Movement. WEEK OF OCTOBER 10-15. Potato movement reached its high- est point of the season, shipments totaling 11,114 cars. Growers in the Rocky Mountain section are selling round whites at $1.15 to $1.40 per 100 pounds, a falling off of 15 to 25 cents. At New York, Maine Irish, cobblers have been sold to jobbers at $1.75 to $2, an increase of 15 to 25 cents. Maine, New York and the Kocky Mountain section are the heaviest shipping centers. Northwestern Jonathan apples, from Washington, sold at $2.25 to $3.25 per box at consuming centers, a decline of about 25 cents. Baldwin apples are holding their own at New York state shipping points, bringing $6 to $6.50 per barrel. Producers in eastern sections are obtaining as high prices as north- western growers, owing to the relative shortage of barreled stock. Movement of boxed stock from the northwest has doubled compared with last year. Onion shipments have fallen off con- siderably, Californnia now furnishing one-third of the shipments. Prices have advanced in all sections, Con- necticut valley stock bringing $4.50 to $4.75 per lOQi pounds, an increase of 75 cents. St. Louis and Kansas City jobbers have offered $3 to $4.25 for Minnesota red varieties, at advances of 25 cents. New York Danish type cabbage has been in fairly good demand at eastern receiving points, selling at $40 to $50 per ton, with the same prices ruling in middlewestern markets. Colorado has shipped about 2,000 cars this year. Sweet potatoes have declined 25 cents per barrel at New York, selling to jobbers at $3 to $4. Tennessee Nancy Hall stock has been sold in Chicago and Kansas City at $1 to $1.25 per bushel, with a steady de- mand. Virginia is the heaviest ship- ping state, supplying one-third of the movement of 045 cars. Colorado celery has been sold in middlewestern markets at $5 to $6 per crate. Cauliflower is now coming chiefly from New York and California, stock from the former state advancing 50 cents per crate in New York city. New York Concord grapes in 12- quart baskets have been sold to job- bers at an advance of 2.5 cents, clos- ing at $1.40 and $1.50. California supplied four-fifths of the total move- ment. Washington Bartlett pears have been sold at $4 to $4.25 per box at Kansas City, with an increased de- mand. PANSY PI ANTS Goodell'sweU €-,«.l''ia I fi-Al-N 1 O yaiovm strain. Pansy ParKPerfection,good, stocky, well rooied, small plants, *4.50 per 1000; larjrer, good as transplanted, JS.SO per lOLO. Cash. PANSY PARK FLORAL GARDENS, DWICHT, MASS. Mushroom Growing By B. M. Dugsar Presenting accurately the requirements for success. 2C0 pages, cloth, fully illustrated. Price, ?1.15 American Florist Co. 140 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Miscellaneous Stock Cleveland Cherries, field 25e, 35o, 50c Xmas Peppers, 4 in i5o Primula obconica, 3 in lOc Primula Obconica, 4 in 20o Cyclamen, 4 in 40c Stevifljflwarf, 2 in 4c Forget-Me-Nots, 2 in. , winter-flowering. . .4o Per 1(0 1000 Matchless Carnation plants 110.00 lOOO Hardy Phlox, all colors 10.00 Sprengeri. 2 in 3.00 Swainsona, 3 in lo.oo Rosendale Greenhouses DEL ANSON, N. Y. Specimen Xmas and Easter Plants Exceptionally Well Grown BUDDLEIA Asiatica, 3-6 ft., $1.50-$5.C0 HEATHER Melanthera, 2 4 ft., l2.50-$6.0 each. ACACIA Longlfolium, «5 OO-SIO.OO each. Standard and Bush GENISTAS, 12 5O-S6.0O eacb. BOUGAIKVILLEA Sanderlana— Pyramid and Globes, $2.t0-»8.liu each. HYDRANGEAS, Mixed French Variety, 15-26 branches, »2.i 0-S3.00 each. HYDRANGEA Trophie, the best red, 15-20 branches, f2.f>u.»3.50 each CROTONS, Choice Broad-Leaf Varieties, 414-ln., $75.00 lerlOO. DEUTZLA Gracilis, 6- and 7-in. pots, at {50.00 per 100. All stock in Al condition. Cash with order or satisfactory reference. A. L. MILLER Jamaica, New York Multiflora Japonica Rose Seedlings Best American Rose Stock tor Budding and Grafting. New England grown, well rooted. No. 1. 4-6 mm $15.00 per 1000 No. 2. 2-4 mm 10.00 per 1000 Ready for delivery after Koveinber 1st. C. R. BURR S COMPANY, Manchester, Conn. 1921. The American Florist. 711 Ready Reference Sectien 15 CENTS, NET, PER LINE 1^ ASPARAGUS. Asparaus Sprengeri. 1^^-in.. $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1,000; 2%-in., $6.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1,000; heavy 4-in., $15.00 per 100; heavy B-in., $26.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2% -in., 4M:C each. ODOR GREENHOUSES, lola, Kan. ASPLENIUM. Asplenium Ninus Avis (Bird's Nest Ferns), good strong, healthy stock, 3-in. pots, 36c: 4-in., 75c; 5-in., $1.60. Packing material charged for at cost. Wm. K. HARRIS, 55th and Springfield Ave,, W. Phila., Pa, BEGONIAS. Begonias, large leaved, in variety. 2V2-in., $8.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O, liOUGAINVIIiLEA. Bougainvillea, G'labra Sanderiana, 2^/^ -in., $10.00 per 100; 3-in., $20.00 per 100; 5-in. specimens, $76.00 per 100; 6-in. specimens, $100.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, O. BULBS. Fall Bulbs. Ready for immediate ship- ment. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. CAUENDULAS. Calendulas. Selected true Double Orange King, 2^4-in. pots, $6.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1,000. ROMAN J. IRWIN, 43 West ISth St., New York. CAIiI/AS. CALLA BULBS, Calla Aethlopica, the popular white calla, clean, sou;nd bulbs, all with crown shoots. Size Diameter Per 100 Per 1000 1% to IVi-inch $ 6.00 % 60.00 1% to 2 -inch 8.00 76.00 2-lnch anc' up 15.00 125,00 Satisfaction guaranteed. SEVIN- VINCENT CO. ' 612 Washington St. San Francisco, Calif. Godfrey Callas, 3-in. pots, ready for shift at $16.00 per 100. PENN FLORAL. CO., Kingston, Pa. CARNATIONS. 2,000 Enchantress per 1,000, NIC REDING 6731 Ridge Ave. $8.00 per 100; $75.00 Chicago Carnations. See our special offer on page 707 of this issue. MATTHEWSON'S, She- boygan, Wis. CARNATIONS. Carnations. Write for price list of latest varieties. P. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemum stock plants in the fol- lowing early varieties now ready at $10.00 per 100: Yellow Sunray Unaka, CROSS, Jlich. Smith's Advance (white). Smith's Advance,, Rosiea, October Frost, (1919), Smith's Sublime (1919), Oconto and Chrysolora. ELI 150 Monroe Ave., Grand Rapids, Chrysanthemum novelties for 1921. Pre- liminary list free. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. CINERARIAS. Very best large-flowering Cinerarias; finest colors and imported strain. 2^/4 -inch, $7.00 per 100; 3-inch, $15.00 per 100; 4-inch, $25.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL CO., 1643 Broadway, Denver, Colo. Cinerarias — We have 30,000 plants, 21/2 -in.. ready to shift, of very finest strain, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1,000. Cash. PENN FLORAL CO., Kingston, Pa. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN GIGANTBUM SEED NOW READY Glory of Wandsbek, dark and light shades of salmon. Daybreak, delicate shade of salmon. Brilliant Red, large and fine. Pure White, extra select. White — Pink Eye, very large and fine. Rosea Superba, deep shell pink. Rose of Marienthal, light pink, dark eye. Magnifica, dark rosy pink, very fine. Lavender, very beautiful. Above varieties, $J2.00 per 1,000 net. For novelties, price list and' cultural di- rections, sent on application. J. A. PETERSON & SONS Westwood, Cincinnati, O. Cyclamen, for one week only. 2% -in., $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1,000. 3-in., $20.00 and $25.00; 4-in., $40.00 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Cyclamen. See our special offer of 3-in. and 4-in. in our display ad on page 707. MATTHEWSON'S, Sheboygan, Wis. DAISIES. Daisies: Eellis Montrosa, pink or white; also Longfellow and Snowball. Fine strong plants, $3,00 per 1000. Cash. BRILL CEL- ERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo. Mich. DRACAENAS. Dracaena Indivisa. Field-grown, ready for 4 and 5-in.. pots. $12.00 per 100. Stronger plants, $20.00 and $26.00 per 100. 2l4-in. pots, $6.00 per 100, ROMAN J. IRWIN, 43 W. 18th St., New York. FERNS. BOSTON PERNS. G'ood, strong bushy stock. 5-in $0.40 6-m 75 '-!" 90 10-m 2.00 Packing charges free. DAVIS FLORAL CO. Davenport, la. Perns. Bostons and Scotti. Exceptionally strong, clean, pot grown stock for immedi- ate shipment. For sizes and prices see ad- vertisement on front cover page of this issue. R. Vincent Jr. cji Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. Table ferns, stand'ard varieties, 2% -in., $5.00 per 100. ^ HENRY SMITH FLORAL CO., INC. Grand Rapids, Mich. Ferns of fine quality. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. F. R. Pierson. Inc., Tarrytown, N. Y. 600 4-iTi. pot grown Bostons, 100 4-in. Verona, at $20.00 per 100. Cash please. EDGAR EASTBRDAY, Nokomis, 111. Hardy Perns, III. descriptiive list mailed, L. MOSBAEK, Perndale, Askov, Minn. FO RGET-ME-NOTS. Forget-me-not. Alpestris Victoria, hardy dwarf, blue: strong plants, $4.00 per 1000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kala- mazoo, Mich. FREESIAS. FRBESIA PURITY BULBS. Fresh, plump bulbs, true Fischer's Pur- ity and of heavy-fiowering. strong stemmed type. Satisfaction guaranteed. 7-10-in. to Vz-in $ 5.00 per 1000 Va-in. to %-in 8.00 per 1000 ='B-in. to ^-in 14.00 per 1000 %-in, and up 22.00 per 1000 SBVIN-VINCBNT CO. 512 Washington St., San Francisco, Calif. GERANIUMS. - Geraniums, Nutt Buchner, Ricard, Poite- vine and Viaud. Good short jointed plants. 2-in., $3.60 per 100: $36 per 1,000. Elmer Rawlings. Allegany, N. Y, Geraniums, rooted cuttings only, send for prices. ALBERT M. HERR, R. P. D. 8, Lancaster, Pa. GINSENG. BIG PROFITS. Growing (jinseng. We can supply Roots and Seeds THAT ALWAYS GROW. Established, 1870. WM. RENNIE CO., Limited Cor. Adelaide and Jarvis Sts. Toronto, Canada. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds ADout It. 712 The American Florist.- Oct. 22, GRKENS. Decorative Greens. Magnolia leaves, beech and oak sprays. "Write for samples and prices. The Decorative Greens Co., Kinston. Ala. HYDRANGEAS. FIELD-GROWN HYDRANGEAS. French Varieties and Otaska. 3 branches $30.00 per 100 4 branches 40.00 per 100 6 branches and more 50,00 per 100 Ask for full list of all sizes, fleld-grown and pot grown. ROMAN J. IRWIN, 43 West ISth St. New York. IBISES.' IRISES. 87 varieties, true to name; nice young stock, special prices, write for list. GIL- BERT H. WILD. Sarooxie, Mo. IVIES. Hardy English Ivy. Exceptionally good stock. 2-in., S2.75 per 100. $25.00 per 1000; 3-in., $3.76 per 300, $35.00 per 1000. K. Vincent. Jr. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. IJI.>Y OF THE VALLEY. Valley pips. Froivi cold storage. $30 per 1.000: $16 per 500; $8 per 260; $4 per 100. H. N. Bruns, 3032-42 W. Madison street, Chicago. German Lily of the Valley. Choicest strains. International Bulb Co., 185 Duane St.. New York. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO., orchid growers and raisers. Southgate, London. England. Cat- tleyas. Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. PANSIES. PANSY PLANTS. O'Neill's special and private stock, mixed, strong large flowers. The best stock that can be bought selected from one hundred thousand plants every year and the richest colors that can be got. Guar- anteed to be the best on the market. $5.00 per 1,000, straight. Cash. JAMES O'NEILL PANSY GARDEN. Darkrun Lane and Erdrich St. Franktord. Philadelphia. Pa. PEONIES. If you want the best White Peonies, hurry — ■ Peony Festiva Maxima. .. $16.50 per 100 Queen Victoria 16.60 per 100 Packing Free. H. G. WALKER. 312 W. Chestnut St. Louisville, Ky. PREVIULAS. Primula Obconica Gigantea. Our own strain, and our reputation for this strain, warrants Us in saying that it is the best obtainable. This stock is in very fine shape and ready to be transferred to larger sizes. 2%-in.. $7.00 per 100; 3-in., $16.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL CO., 1643 Broadway, Denver, Colo. Primula obconica, 2i.^-in., good strong plants at $(!.00 per 100; $56.00 per 1,000; 4-in. at 25c: 5-in. at BOc; 6-in. at 75c; Malacoides, 2 '/a -in., $5.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH FLORAL CO., INC. Grand Rapids Mich. PRTVET. Privet. Ibota and Amoor North River. $6.00 per 1000. ODOR GREENHOUSES. lola, Kan. ROSES. Multiflora Japonica Rose Seedlings. Beat American Rose stock for budding and graft- ing. 4-6 mm., $15.00 per 1,000; 2-4 mm., $10.00 per 1.000. C. R. Burr & Co., Man- chester, Conn. FRANK W. DUNLOP The 1920 Wonder! . Own-root stock ready for immediate de- livery. $36.00 per 100; $300.00 per 1,000. CHARLES H, TOTTY CO. Madison N. J. SEEDS. Seed. Cyclamen, Best English and Ger- man strain, separate colors. Salmon- Wandsbek and Salmon King. $15.00 per 1,000. All other colors. $12.00 per 1,000. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO., 50 Park Place. New York.- Home Grown Stock niiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiimimimiiiiimiiiiiimiimmimmiiimuiiimiiniia 6reatly Increased Demand Because of the Federal embargo against the im- portation of most kinds of Garden Plants, Roots and Bulbs, home grown stock is now in greatly increas- ed demand. If you have any to offer or are likely to have it soon, advertise in these columns now. Seeds. Flower in all seasonable varieties. For varieties and prices see display ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry F. Michell Co., 516-518 Market St., Phila- delphia, .Pa. Seeds. Pedigree and selected stocks of rutabaga, turnip, cabbage. Savoy cabbage, beet and mangel; flower seeds. Write for special prices. Kelway & Sons, Langport, Eng. Seeds. Sweet peas, Spencer's grandiflora* etc- Asters and flower seeds in general. Tomato. lima and pole beans. John Bod- ger & Sons Co., Los Angeles. Calif. Seeds, The largest French cultures of Primulas. Ask for prices 1921 crop, Mala- coides, $22.69 per lb, JH. PAQUET, bd., Magnan Nice (Prance). SEEDS. Seed's Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract. Edgar F. HurfC, Swedesboro, N. J. Seed. Garden beans. Growing contract offer for fall delivery m'ailed upon request. Henry Berrien Fish, Carpinteria. Calif. Seeds. The Kenilworth Giant Pansy. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, muskmelon, squash and pumpkin; sweet flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley, Neb. Seed. Cyclamen. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. American Bulb Co., 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Seeds. Specialties: Pepper, eggplants, to- mato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrlck & Son, contract seed growers. Pedricktown, N. J. Seeds. Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon applica- tion. S. D. Woodruff & Song. 82 Dey St.. New York. Seed 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 vegetables of all kinds in quantity and highest" qual- ity, Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y. Seeds. Specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet pea, aster cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety. Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy. Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every de- scription. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-236 W. Madison St.. Chicago. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon, squash and pump- kin seed, sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co.. Waterloo. Neb.. Seed. Lawn mixtures and field, whole- sale. Write for prices. Atlantic Grass Seed Co., 46 W. Broadway, New York. Seeds. Flower and Garden seeds. Sweet pea and nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed So., Arroyo Grande, 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. Seeds. Choice sweet peas, nasturtium and flower. L. D. Waller Seed Co.. Gua- dalupe, Calif. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Fish Seed Co., Carpinteria, Calif. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1921. The American Florist. 713 SE^DS. Seed. For the wholesale trade only. Braslan Seed Growers' Co., San Jose Calif. Garden Seeds. All varieties. I. N. Simon Son, 438 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Kapids, Mich. Seeds which succeed. Get quotations from Landreth. Bristol. Pa. SMELAX. Southern Wild Smilax, $7.50 per case. The B. P. Winterson Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. SNAPDRAGONS. Snapdragons. 2 ^4 -in. pots, $6.00 per 100, $66.00 per 1.000. Nelrose, Keystone, Giant White, Giant Yellow. Silver Pink and Car- net. New Snapdragons, $8.00 per 100, $70.00 per 1.000. Golden Pink Queen, Or- lando and Golden Delight. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18 th St. New York STOCKS. German "Winter-Forcing Stocks. AVe are offering seeds from a German specialist in this flower. Mr. Paul Teicher. Extra select seed from which the raiser claims 90 per cent double, in the following colors: laven- der, snow white, rose. pink, silvery delicate lilac. 600, 65c; 1000, $10.00. PETER PEAR- SON. 6732-6748 Gunnison St.. Chicago. SWEET PEAS. Yellow Sweet Peas. See display adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. McClena- han Greenhouses, 40th and Philips streets, Oklahoma City, Okla. TUMPS. Darwin tulips. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash j^-ve., Chicago. VINCAS. FIELD-GROWN VARIEGATED VINCAS. 2^ to 3 ft. long, bushy, seven vines and more, $9.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1,000. ROMAN J. IRWIN, 43 West 18th St., New York. VIOLETS. Violets. Gov. Herrick. strong. field- grown clumps, $10 per 100. Cash. W. H. GULP. Wichita. Kan. MISCELIiANEOUS. Seed packets for 1921. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogues, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitch- burg, Mass. Concrete post molds. Light, strong, dura- ble. Made of sheet metal. Prices submit- ted upon request. Superior Machine & Boiler Works, 840-860 W. Superior St.. Chi- cago. >USCEL.IiANEOUS. Concrete bench legs, 16-in. high. Ship- ment made from our Joliet plant at Joliet, 111. Write for particulars and prices. DAVIS-JOLIET CO., Davenport, Iowa. Miscellaneous stock of all kinds. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Rosendale Greenhouses, Delanson, N. Y. Cold letters of best quality. Prices great- ly reduced. Write today for samples and prices. J. Lichtenberger. 1660 Avenue A. New York. Meyer's Green Florists' Thread is the best for all florists' purposes. Write for prices, John C. Meyer, Florist Thread Works, Lowell, Mass. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Cata- logues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesvllle, O, 1,000 letterheads and 1,000 envelopes, $8,50. Good stock. Cash please. Gorham Printery, Inc., 542 S. Dearborn St,, Chicago. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a century. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Box 404. Dundee, 111. Dreer'.s "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty Write for prices. Regan Printing House, 523 Plymouth Place, Chicago. MISCELIiANEOUS Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. . Write for samples and price. Henry A. Dreer, 713 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Peach trees, roses and evergreens a spe- cialty with us. Write tor prices. SOUTH- ERN NURSERY CO.. Winchester, Tenn. Giblin greenhouse boilers. Lets the flo- rist sleep. Write for catalogue. Giblin & Company, Utica, N. Y. Florist specialties and supplies of every description. Sam Seligman, 116 W. 38th St., New York. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce Co., 12 West Broadway, New York, G'lass, 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., 452 Erie St., Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Baur 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 35c, 3.000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. FERTILIZERS. HARDWOOD ASHES AT PRE-WAR PRICES. Have been instructed by the Ash Gather- ers of Ontario to sell 30 cars of 30 tons each. It will pay you to buy a car at once and store till spring. GEO. STEVENS. 364 Mark St.. Peterborough. Ont„ Canada. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Peed and Fertilizer Co., 809 Exchange Ave., U. S. Y'ards, Chcago. Thomson's celebrated manure. Sold by all dealers or from sole makers, William Thomson & Sons, Ltd.. Clovenfords. Scot- land. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON, Stratford, London, England. 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. Pitts- burgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Everything the best in florists' supplies. ^I, Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia, Fa. n You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us ADout It. 714 The American Florist. Oct. 22, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Everything in florists' supplies and staples. The WcCallum Co., 137 Seventh St., Pittsburgh, Pa. Florists' supplies of all Idnds. Reed A Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof ma- terial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Monig-er Co., 908 Blackhawk St., Chi- cago. Greenhouse glass, paint and putty. Hooker's Dolesco brand. Big stock, priced right, good brands. H. M. Hooker Paint & Glass Co., 651-669 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request A. Dietsch Co., 2042 Shefiield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouses, superior in construction, durable and inexpensive. "Write for esti- mates. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co , 3100 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lao, flooring, white cedar posts, etc., everything in lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co. 1560 Kingsbury St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction. When you are ready to talk building, say when and where and we'll be there. Lord & Burnham Co , Chicago and New York. Callahan cut-to-flt greenhouses. "Wolf ventilating apparatus. T. J. Callahan Co., 16 So. Canal St.. Dayton, O. Greenhouse material and greenhouse hard- ■ware. Write for estimate. Ickes-Braun Mill Co.. 2340 Wabansia Ave., Chicago. INSECTICIDES. Hall's new nicotine fumigator. Lights quickly, burns evenly, will not go out, and its results are sure. Guaranteed 12'/.% pure nicotine. One lb., $1.25; 2 '72 lbs.. $2750, 10 lbs., $8.60. Hall Tobacco Chemical Co. 3955 Park Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Aphine, $1 per qt., $2.50 per gal. Fun- gine, $1 per qt., $3.50 per gal. Verraine. $1 per qt., $3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madison N. J. LABELS. LABELS for nurserymen and florists, Benjamin Chase Co., Derry Village. N. H. POTS AND PANS. High grade flower pots of every descrip- tion. Write for prices. Western Pottery Co.. 5220-30 Norwood Park Ave., Chicago. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices A H. Hews & Co., Inc.. Cambridge, Mass. Pots. Florists'. .-.-.. ^.,^..0^.= . Prices low and quality guaranteed. The Progressive Clay Co., 9lSi floor, Marbridge Bldg., New York. No. Diam. Ea. Doz, 100 10 20in $4.95 $54.45 $412.50 20 18m 3.65 39.60 322,30 30 16in 2.60 28.60 220,00 40 14in 2.10 23,65 187.00 DREER'S "RIVERTON SPECIAL" PLANT TUBS No. Diam. Ea. Doz. ICO 50 12 in $1.45 $16.50 $126 50 60 lOin l.CO 10.9) 85 25 70 Sin 85 8.8) 67,10 The Eiverton 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 lour largestsizes are equipped with drop handles. Henry A. Dreer, Seeds, Plants, BnibsanJ SnppCes. 714-716 Chcstnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writinp POTS AND PANS. Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Zane Pot- tery Co.. South Zanesville. O. Plorists' red pots. Write us for prices before buying". George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Herndon St., Chicago. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Allen, J. K., New York. Amiing Co., E. C, Chicago. Angermueller Co., Geo. H.. St. Louis, Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Eerger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. Berning, H. G. St. Louis, Mo. Brenner, Edward, New York. Budlong Co., J. A., Chicago. Charles, Harry, New York. Chicago Flower Growers' Ass'n, Chicago. Coan, J. J.. Inc., New York. Doyle & Booth, New York. Erne & Company, Chicago. Poerster Co., Joseph, Chicago. Ford, M. C, New York. Ford, William P., New York. Froment, H. E., New York. Goldstein. I., New York. Haft. Geo. B., Rochester. N. Y. Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York Helton & Hunkel Co. Milwaukee, Wis. Kasting Co., W. F., Buffalo, N. Y. Kennicott Bros., Chicago. Kervan Co., The, New York. Kessler, Wm. A., New York. Krutchen, John, Chicago. Kuhl, George A., Pekin, 111. Mackle, William, New York. McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Meconi, Paul, New York. Millang, Joseph A., New York. 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. Pyfer & Co., A. T., Chicago. Randall Co.. A. L., Chicago. Reid, Edward, Philadelphia. Pa. Reinberg, George, Chicago. Reinberg, Peter Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis. Minn. Rusch & Co.. Gust., Milwaukee. Wis. Siebrecht, Geo. C, New York. Sullivan, Dolan & Co.. New York. Tonner. O, A. & L. A.. Chicago. Totty Co., Chas. H., Madison. N. J. Traendly & Schenck, New York. Traveling Wholesale Plorists, New York. United Cut Flower Co., New York. Vaughan, A. L. & Co., Chicago. Weiland & Risch Co.. Chicago. Weiss. Herman, New York. Wietor Bros., Chicag-o. Winterson Co., E. P., Chicago. Young & Co., A. L.. New York. Zech & Mann, Chicago. Bailey's New Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture Price: $48.00 Sold Only In Complete Sets American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHIGAGO Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Larg- est. Brisrhtest and Best British Trade Publication. Also rUE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual subscription for weekly and quarterly numbers. One Dol- lar. (International money or- der.) Subscribe today and keep in touch with European markets and topics. ■ THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY BURNLEY. ENGLAND. Mention the American Florist when writing THOMSON'S CELEBRATED MANURES PERFECT PLANT FOODS UNRIVALLED FOR ALL GARDEN CROPS. SOLD BY ALL SEEDSMEN OR FROM SOLE MAKERS. WM THOMSONS SONSLd. Clovenfords, S'^otlAnd If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1921. The American Florist 715 The recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and soft scale. FUMGINE. For mildew, rust and other blights affecting flowers, fruits and vegetables. VERMINE. For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. Quapt, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00 Sold by Dealers. Aphine Mfg. Company MADISON. N. J Mention the American Florist when writing Florists' Pots Our plant at York, Pa., has been producing Florists* Pots for ninety years, en- abling us to take First Prize at Expositions. Strong, uni- form In size, \\ell burnt and porous to promote growth, they insure for us repeat or- ders. • Try ns on your oext order. Prices Low. Quality Guaranteed. Address all commimications to The ProgressivB Giay Company MarbriKuuiinS. NCW YOfk Cltj Branch Office, Bulletin Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa Mention the American Florist when writing Azalea Pots. Hang- Ins Baisfcets. liaTm Vases, Urns. Ktc Red Pots Refined Clays — Skilled Labor THE ZANE POTTERY CO. so. ZANESVILIiE, OHIO *'Moss Aztec" Ware HORACE C. GRAY CO., 800 Fifth Avenue NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing 1,000 Letterheads! (in rr^ 1,000 Envelopes [OOiuU Bond Stock — Send Cash with ;order. All work is g^uaranteed. Proofs fur- nished of work before printing-, so that any changes necessary may be made. GORHAM PRINTERY, INC. 642 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. We Print Everything. Mention the American Florist whertMritina w t A i i \ WKeivY)u Are Ready To Talk Building SaAj Vhen and Vhere and Veil Be There for^& Btinihani^. Irvington New York Philadelphia Chicago Boston Cleveland Toronto Superior Hot Water Boilers For Greenhonse fleating. If you could save one-and-one-half hours' firing of your boiler every day, don't you think it is well worth consid- ering when installing a new boiler? This is what users of our boilers are doing. Consider the coal question, and when in the market for new installation write the Superior Machine Ec Boiler Works. Made in nine (9) sizes, for packed hubs or screwed fittings. Superior Machine & Boiler Works 840-850 West Superior Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing It Lets the Florist Sleep GIBLIN GREENHOUSE BOILER Send (or catalog now. GIBLIN 6 COMPANY, Utica, N. Y Mention the American Florist when writing John C. Mooinger Co. GREENHOUSES Designers - Alannfactarers - Bullden We sell the complete house or any part 908 Blackhawk St., CHICAGO, „II*Tj. Before 12 Pynchon St., No losa if you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 3Bc per 1000; 3,000 for $1.00 Postpaid •Wm. Schlatter & Son After Springfield, Mass. 716 The American Florist. Oct. 22, Index ro Advertisers. Allen] K 697 Alpha Floral Co 698 Aineri 'n Bulb Co... i AmliDKECCo 693 Andersoo S A .698 Angermueller G H Co f88 Aphine Mfg Co 7i5 ApolloFlower'^hop 700 AtlanticGrassSdCo.705 B Baerju'ius Barclay Nursery ... Barnard ^ W Co. Barnes W I.... Bassett& Washburn BattistaMatthew A. Baumer Aus Baum's Home of Flowers Baur Window Glass Co -. BayersdorferH&Co Bees Ltd Berber Bros , Berning H G ... Blackistone Inc Bodser J it Sons Co Boharnon Flo Co.. Botanical Nurs Co . Bramley & Son Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co Breitmeyer's I Sons BrennerEdward Broadway Florist... Brown A J Seed ilo Brown Ba? Filline Machine Co Bruns H N Bryan Alonzo J .. Budlon? Co J A... Bunyard Burpee W .A ' o Burr C R & Co 698 708 ,705 .701 68h 7 2 703 ..700 IV ,692 699 .694 695 ,702 .705 .61S f92 6SS California Florists... 698 Callahan TJ & .o...71fa Central Floral Co 7 3 Charles Harry 697 Chalmas Florists.. . ,701 Chicago Flower Growers .issn f87 Clark E B Seed Co. 707 Clarke's Sons L) 7i 1 Clay &Son Ill Coan J J 696 Conard & Jones Co. .7t8 , Congress Fl'w'rSho. '99 Cooke Geo ^ 7o3 Cottage Gardens Nurseries 7fS Cowee W J I Coy H C Seed Co.. 707 Craig Robt Co 7' 9 Culp W H &Co 7ul Danker Fred A 70' DardsChas 70 Decorative Greens Co 692 Diener Richard Co. „ 707 7(9 Dietsch A & Co ... I- Dominion Floral Co. 702 Dofner F& Sons Co . 7' 9 Doyle & Booth.. . 696 DreerH A Ill 74 Dunlop JohnH 7U2 E Eble Charles.... -....700 Eckrich A 699 Edwards Folding Box Co IV Erne& Co 692 EyresH G 698 Fallon Florist 703 Fish HenryBerrien. 7 5 Foerster Co Jos 689 FolcT^ Greenhouse Mfg Co IV Ford M C 697 Ford William P 697 Fordham Florist 7i I Hoxs 7C0 Frey & Frey 701 Froment HE 697 Frost Chas 7i.9 Furrow &Co 701 Gasser JM Co 698 George Alex S 698 Giblin & Co 715 GnattOve Co The... 692 Goldstein 1 697 GorhamPrinterylnc 715 Grakelow Chas H 698 Grand RapidsFloCo. 701 Grimm & Gorly.... 7iiO Gude Bros 703 H Habermehl'sSonsJJ 6SS Hammond's Paint & S ugShot VV ks..IV Hardcsty & Co 702 Hart Geo B 697 Hart Henry 703 Haven Seed Co 70.S Hayes Irene 702 Heinl John G &Son 698 HendersonA& o..I 685 Henderson Lewis... 703 Hentz& Nash (96 Hess & Swoboda... ,699 Ht^ssion 701 Hpws& Co A H Ill Hill D Nurs Co 709 HogewonrnK&*ons.706 Hollywood Gardens 700 Holm & Olson. .700 Holton & HunkelCo.69> Hort Trade Journal .714 Hooker H M Glass & Paint Co m Houghton Gorney Flower Shoo 698 Hurff Edgar F. 705 Ickes-BraunMill Co IV fdlewild Ureenhs ...703 International Bulb Co 707 Jahn Hugo 703 Johnson & Chronis .6'S Joy Floral Co 702 Kasting W F Co.... I KellerPott'yroGeo..II1 Keller SonsJ B t99 Kelway & Son 716 Kennicoti Bros Co.. 686 RervanCoThe 697 Kessler Wm. 697 Kottmiiler A.... 7 1 Kroeschell Bros Co II! Kruchten John i9? KuhlGeo A 7l9 Lagarde&Speelman . 705 Landreth Seed Co.. 705 Lange A 69^ LangFlo &NursCo.700 Lichteoberger J 696 Littleheld Florist.. ..698 Lord&BurnhamCo .715 Louise Flo Shop 702 M McCallum Co 695 McClenahanGrhs.. 692 McClunie Geo G . 698 McHutchison& Co.. 706 Mackie William 697 Malandre Bros 701 Mangel 698 Mattnewson's. ..703 707 Meconi Paul 697 Memphis Floral Co. 7' 1 Metaire Ridge Nurs 702 Meyer A 702 Meyer John C Florist Thread Works... 687 MichellHenryFCo..7fl6 Millangjos A 697 GREENHOUSE GLASS Best Bpands SHARP. PARTRIDGE 6 CO. 2263 Lumber St.. CHICAGO Easy-Splice V-Joints on ridge showing tongue, groove and rail bolt before placed in position. How to be rid of leaky gutters. It is really surprising the number of greenhouse owners who accept leaky gutters as a matter of course^a nuisance, but in- evitable. Yet the Callahan Easy-Splice V-Joint makes gutter joints permanently non-leakable, adjustable to shrinkage and as strong as if no joint existed. Note that the tongue (1) fits accurately into the groove (2). The connections are made quickly and firmly, applying white- lead to the ends and drawing them together by tightening the knurled nut (4) on the rail bolt (3) by means of a hammer and nail. The principle is illus- trated on the ridge, but it ap- plies equally well to gutters and sills. It will pay you to get prices on Callahan greenhouses and ventilating apparatus now. They are not apt to be lower. T. J. C?ILLAIiAN CO. 170 S. CanaB St., Dayton, Ohio .Showing Easy-Splice V-Joint in gutter ready to be tightened. Makes strong, non-leakable gutters. Also used on ridge and sill. ' 3Iention the American Florist lahen writing Miller A L 710 Miller Floral Co. .. 699 Mrtiheli WT & Son. 708 Mooinkier J C Co 71. S Murray Samuel 699 N NeidingerJosGCo..694 Newell A 7' 3 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 697 Nielsen K.nud 692 Niessen Leo Co 694 O niympia Florist 701 Oriental Goldfiah & Supply oo 688 P Pansy Park Floral Gardens 710 Park Floral Co 703 PedrickG R&Son .707 Fennthe Florist 702 Philad'IphiaGrcwers Lut Flow5rMark't.694 Philips Bros 703 Pierce F O Co Ill Pierson F R Co ... . I Pierson AN(Inc)..I 684 Pieters-W heeler Seed Co 704 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 7i 3 Pillsburyl L 703 Pittsbgb Tut Flo Co 695 Podesi a & Baldocchi . 702 PoehlmannBrosCo.. II PollworthCCCo...,69S Potter Floral Co 701 Progressive ClayCo.715 Pulverized Manure Co The Ill Pyfer AT&Co 693 R Randall A LCo 693 Randall's Flo Shop.. 702 Randolph & Mc- Clements 699 Rawlings Elmer 709 Ready Reference.. .711 Reed & Keller IV Kegan Ptg House. ..IV ReidEdw 694 Remberg Geo 693 ReinbergPeter 687 Rice Bros 695 RiceJer'meBSepdCo705 RobiosonJCSeedCo.705 RockWmLFloCo. 700 RodgersJW 701 Rohnert Waldo 705 Rosaia Bros 70? K^nery Floral Co.. ..703 RosendaleGrhs 710 RoutzahnSeedCo. .706 RuschG&Co 695 S SalzerSeed Co J A. .702 Sceery Edw 703 Schiller the Florist .698 Schillo A Lum Co... IV Schlatter W & Son .715 Schmidt Chas L.... 698 Seli>:man Sam 693 Shaffer Geo O 702 Sharp Partridge&Co7)6 SheppardHW 699 SiebrechtGeo C 697 Simon & Son I N....7(7 Situations & Wants .681 SkidelskySS&Co.. I Smith A W & Co. ...701 Smith&CoED.. .7'9 Smith Henry Flo Co 702 Speelman JJ&Sons 705 Storrs&HarrisonCo 709 Stumpp GEM ... 701 Sullivan Dolan &Co 6% Superior Machine & Boiler Works 71S Bailey's New Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture SIX SPLENDID VOLUMES Price: $48.00 Sold only in complete sets AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., Cblcaeo. T Thomson Wm & Son 714 TobaccoProduotsCo 1 1 TonnerO A & LA.. 693 TottyChasH 70-' Traendly&Schenck 697 Traveiihg Wholesale Florist 697 Trepel Joseph 699 U United Cut Flo Co.. 697 V Vaughan A L Co ...689 Vaughan's Seed Store 1 683 Vick'a Sons Jas 705 Vincent RJr& Sons Co 1707 W Walker F Co 703 Waller L D Seed Co. 705 Watkins & Simpson, 706 Weber F H 703 Weiland& Risch...693 Weir Jas 702 Weiss Herman. ... 696 Welch's Flower Shp. 703 Western Pottery Co.IIl Wietor Bros 688 Williams Mrs E A.. 700 Winterson Co E F. 692 WittboldRCo. .. .6^9 ■' ittboldH & Son.. 699 Wo'fjoho ....700 Wolfslcill Bros & MorrisGoldensm .699 Woodruff SD &Sons.705 Yokohama NursCo .707 young A L&C0....696 Zane Pottery Co.... 715 Zech&MaDD...690 693 SwBrina is "the Prow at ths JIbssbI; therE may fie mare cnmfart Mmidships, but we ars the Brst to touch Unknown SBas" Vol. LVII. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 29, 1921. No. 1743 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1921 by American Florist Company. Entered a.s Second Class IVIatter Nov. U, 1891 at tlie Post Ollice at Cliicago, Illinois, under act of Marcli 3,' 1879. Published Evebt Saturday bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Blexico, $1.50 a year; Cauiida, $2.50: Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $3.00. Volumes Half Yearly From August 3, 1901. Single Copies, 10 cents. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., A.nierican Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Ofpicebs— Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass., President; Adolphub Gudb, Washington, D. C, Vice-President; John Young, 41-43 West 18th St., New York, Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. Ofpiceks-Elect— S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa., President; Samuel Mubbat, Kansas City, Mo., Vice-President; John YouiJG, New York, Secretary; J. J. Hbes, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. The thirty-eighth annual convention will be held at Kansas City, Mo., August, 1922. Fifth National Flower Show. The Fifth National Flower Show will be held at Cleveland, O., March 25 to April 1, 1922. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Next annual convention and exhibition at Chicago, November 16-17,1921. Oiticees; S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa., President; N. J. Wietor, Chicago, Vice-President; C. W. Johnson, 141 Summit Street, Roclcford, 111., Secretary; Chas. H. Tottt, Madison, N. J., Treasurer. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION. Next annual meeting at Baltimore, Md., 1922. CrricBBs: Philip Breitmeter, Detroit, Mich., President; Chas. F. Feast, Baltimore, Md. , Vice- President; Albebt Pochelon, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Hartford, Conn., January 1922. Oppickrs: W. D. Howard, Miltord, Mass., President; N. C. Osborn, Hart- ford, Conn., Vice-President; A. F. J. Baur, Thirty-eighth St. and Rookwood Ave., Indian- apolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Oppicbes: Robert Ptle, West Grove, Pa., President; F. L. Atkins, Rutherford, N. J., Vice-President; Josn C. Wister, 606 Finance Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa., Secretary; Cbas. H. ToTTT, Madison, N. J., Treasurer Window and Porch Boxes. Demand Increasing: Every Year. The time is here when the flower boxes that have done service for the summer, with their gorgeous array of flowering and foliage plants and vines and which are now past their useful- ness as objects of beauty, should be replaced with the more sombre ever- greens, which while without blossoms, yet have a distinctive beauty in form and character which varies from the rugged pines and spruces to the feathery lace-like sprays of the hem- locks. Retinisporas and others of this class as well as the arbor-vitaes, the glossy leafed box, euonymus, etc., all of which in their sturdiness ap- pear the natural successors to the ten- der summer plants and vines. This branch of the business is rapid- ly developing into a section of great importance, its expansion being prac- tically unlimited. There is scarcely a hotel, store, club or dwelling, but pointed out, the life and finish given which would be the better for a deco- ration of this kind. To many, it might at first be thought an extravagant to properties as seen in the many examples to which direction can be called, it proves to be an admirable and profitable investment. CLUBS, STORES AND HOTELS. The more or less public buildings, such as stores, clubs and hotels, offer a fertile field, but In some sections, particularly that of the store it is a trade that has to be worked up. Most up-to-date retail merchants will con- sider any proposition that will make their store more noticeable and at- tractive, but it is a matter that must be presented to them, they must be shown its advantages, they must be won over and made enthusiastic, which is all the result of clever sales- manship. There is the pavement box underneath the show windows, with tall pyramid evergreens in tubs at either end, and possibly a pair or more for the curb. Then the cornice over the bulk with its full showy boxes, all of which have a distinctive feature and an advertising value in their attractiveness, that is present day and night, and worth far more than their cost. All clubs and organizations with buildings of their own should have such ornamentation. There is a finish and life to the appearance of the house given by the lively greens that stand out in such contrast with the winter landscape, the fair exte- rior giving an idea of the warmth of the hospitality within. Great, how- ever as are the advantages of such decorative effect they have first to be shown. It will be considered by the phlegmatic ones an innovation and by others an unnecessary expense. The man with enthusiasm, however, can overcome all these objections and put the idea across and when once in place it will become a permanent win- ter decoration. First class hotels and apartment houses realize the wannth and cheer given by the live green of the winter evergreens and in many cases go to considerabUe length to beautify their exterior, having well filled boxes and tubs placed at every vantage point. Those who have not yet seen the light, who have post- poned the installation for various rea- sons, can be brought around if prop- erly approached and shown how their dull exterior will be given a new life and beauty during the dull winter months. The largest field is that of the home or dwelling ranging in importance from the humble house with but one window to the mansion with its many vantage points, all of which afford room for fine decorative effects. Rows and rows of houses in the large cities are seen to be without any such deco- rations, yet the people who live there- in are well to do, who could and would 718 The American Florist. Oct. 29, add this bit of winter cheer to their dwellings if the florists were alive to their opportunities. Like all other merchandise, winter evergreens and their various contain- ers have to be exploited, their beauty extolled, their different uses explained, how their bright, fresh, lively greens, add so much to the appearance of the home. People must be made to see the matter in a new light and wonder how they had ever got along without them before. Convert one, bring over another, decorate two dwellings in a row and others will follow, finally it will get to be the custom and then above mentioned materials. Sup- ports, particularly at window ledges and other elevated positions, should be of such strength as will abundantly provide for any weight placed on them. Galvanized welded irons that screw into the window ledge and with a projecting arm below that, pressing against the wall, keeping the sup- port level, are the most efficient de- vice. It is very necessary that all boxes when in place should be level with at least an inch space from level of soil to top of box, so as to insure room sufficient for water. Boxes when placed on a wooden surface, such as 7' \ r ^ j^^jgi m i. 1 • y it Mk > 4 Jn ^ 3 I^H I % "^ ■nn 1 ^.- JH ^^^^■1 H| WMj^ -:^^a ^^^^^H ^H RpiF ^ BH D i**f . :m WINTER WINDOW BOX OF EVERGREENS. there will be no limit to the extent of the business. A window box prop- aganda presentation in circulars and newspaper publicity and backed by elaborate displays in the decorations of their own flower stores and dwellings, would have a wonderful effect in in- creasing the sale and use of ever- greens for the winter ornamentation of the home. Each new customer would help to make it the custom so that in time no home would be thought complete without this form of winter decoration. Many city shops who cater to the best trade avoid all orders of this character on account of the work in- volved. This is a great mistake, as they need be but the order taker, but they must have an enthusiastic view on the subject and be able to point out the advantages to all of their custom- ers who are interested. Where there is room a line of boxes, tubs and vases should be displayed; if this is not possible then photos of filled and empty receptacles will answer. With measurements taken and boxes and plants selected, the matter is then turned over to the nurseryman, who calls for, fills and places the boxes to your order. There is no accom- modation work about such orders, as some seem to think, it is good busi- ness which should show as fair a per- centage of profit as any other branch of the store's activities. There is great variety in boxes, those of wood, either bark, slab cov- ered or painted, being the cheapest. Such will, when kept well painted in- side, last three years. Iron, cement and terra cotta are practically inde- structible. They are much heavier and should not be made in over four- foot lengths, a six-foot space being fitted with two three-foot sections. Tubs or vases are also made in all the a porch floor, should always be raised on ' one inch blocks to allow for air beneath. ABTISTIO FINISH. There is a style and artistic finish in the filling of boxes with evergreens that adds greatly to their appearance. Well shaped trees of the same height placed equal distances apart with a small space between, will stand as per- fect specimens, each adding to the beauty of the others. The same varie- ties varying six to eight inches in height may be planted to make a grace- ful curving from the taller at the ends, to the lower center. Other varieties of a more straggly nature which can be planted close together and trimmed from high ends to low center, can be given a distinguishing feature with a small standard box tree which rising from the center to about the height of the ends gives a very pretty finish. Boxwood may be trimmed almost square and when in place each alter- nate plant trimmed down three inches, presenting a formal appearance that will fit in certain styles of" architec- ture. Boxes of mixed evergreens to get the gold, silver and greens in com- bination, will be found desirable in some locations. In certain parts of the country where the winters are severe the more tender varieties must be eliminated, and the hardy spruces, junipers, and hemlocks given the pref- erence. VABIETIES OF EVERGKEENS. There are many varieties of ever- greens suitable for this work. At one time the call was for the glossy leaved box, which was imported, shiploads at a time, for this purpose, but no for- eign plants of this kind are now avail- able, although stocks are being worked up by nursery men here, which will in a few years, be on the market. Staple plants available are American arbor-vitae and globosa of the same type, hemlock, with its feath- ery deep green foliage is popular. The dwarf spruces and pines of which there are a number of varieties, are all useful. The retinisporas, golden, silver and green, with their fine cut foliage and shades of color, are choice in themselves and work in well with other varieties. The green and varie- gated eunonymus can be used by themselves or with evergreens. The common hardy ivy is available as a vine to fall over the front of the box, but as a rule, as soon as severe frosts appear, it takes on a bedraggled ap- pearance that greatly mars the effect! Boxes should, if possible, be planted a week, well watered and kept in a shady place before being placed in position. They should never be allowed to get dry, so that in severe weather the soil will freeze wet, which sus- tains the plants when watering is im- possible. It is a good plan to have evergreens selected and stored in reserve before the frost strikes them, in this way their summer greens are retained and the plants are at their best when placed in position. WINTER WINDOW BOXES. Concrete Receptacle Filled with Boxwood for Decoration ol Show Window Base. 1921. The American Florist. 719 Next Week in the Flower Shop. The season is now well under way and the shop should present the well stocked, bright, cheerful an Mrs. W. Murray Crane of Dalton re- ceived first prize for the most attrac- tively arranged fancy basket of chry- santhemums for table decoration, with Mrs. Henry White second, while Mrs. White received first prize for a handsomely decorated basket of bril- liantly colored outdoor flowers, fruits, grasses and berries, with Mrs. Crane second. Mrs. White exhibited a vase of 50 roses in variety, including Columbia and White Killarney, and Mrs. Dunlap showed a vase of everlast- ing flowers. Mrs. Joseph H. Choate received first prize for the six best cypripe- diums, while first prizes for pom- pons went to Mrs. White, Mrs. Robert Winthrop and Mrs. Richard C. Dixey, with Mrs. "William B. Gris- wold second. The judges were Edwin Jenkins, of the Giraud Foster Estate; Thomas Page of the Mrs. William Hall Walker's place, and Harold Bryant of Suffield, Conn. Huntington, W. Va. — The Twen- tieth Street Flower Shop recently moved to 4.32 Twentieth street, oppo- site its former location. Newport, R. I. — William Jurgens sailed from New York October 22, on the S. S. Orduna, direct to Hamburg, to be gone for several months. Beacon, N. Y. — Benjamin Ham- mond, well known manufacturer of insecticides and greenhouse paint_and putty, in the Beacon Herald of Octo- ber 22, gives an exhaustive report of the work of the local Home Garden Brigade, and says that this work has an excellent effect, stimulating gar- dening in all parts of the city. 1921. The American Florist. 721 THE S. A. F. Appointments. President Thomas Roland has made the following appointments : Committee on .education : Fred A. Wilson, Nahant, Mass.; H. B. Dorner, Urbana, 111.; A. H. Nehrling, Ithaca. N. Y.; Wallace R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn.; John H. Small, III., Washing- ton, D. C; Leonard Barron, Garden City, Li. I., and W. N. Craig-, Brook- line, Mass. Committee on annual report : Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J.; Alex. Henderson, Chicago; Robert Pyle, West Grove, Pa., and I. S. Hendrick- son, Flowerfleld, L. I. National Councillor United States Chamber of Commerce : J. C. Vaughan, Chicago. To the committee to consider the situation in the United States as re- lating to the dumping of surplus stock of bulbs on the market : James Mc- Hutchison, New York. Committee of the revision of by- laws : Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass.; P. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y., and Geo. Asmus, Chicago. Committee on standardization of grading of cut owers : Henry Penn, Boston; Jas. W. Heacock, Wyncote, Pa., and H. B. Kennicott, Chicago To the committee on tariff and legis- lation : A. L. Miller, Jamaica, L. I. National Publicity Campaign. Reports so far received from those who received the subscription books put out in the interests of the cam- paign are most gratifying, showing that those who volunteered to push the campaign in their respective dis- tricts have been in the main faithful to their intentions. It was decided at the recent meeting of the publicity committee held in Toronto, Ont., to print an additional supply of these books, to meet the many requests now in hand for them. In connection with this work, the efforts of Mark Mills of Philadelphia, Pa., are worthy of particular men- tion. Mr. Mills put his heart and soul into the project, and at the time of writing this report has turned in 67 subscriptions, which aggregate .$2,360, and run for four years at a total of $9,420. Mr. Mills has not ceased efliort by any means, another list of subscriptions being already in hand, record of which must be de- ferred for a future report. Other workers have also performed very creditable work, as will be seen by their preliminary reports in the fol- lowing list, and the good work is go- ing on. The subscriptions recorded below will begin on January 1, next : By Mark P. Mills — Philadelphia, Pa. For Four Years. S. S. Pennook Co., Philadelphia $300.00 S. S. Pennock Co., Baltimore, Md 100.00 S. S. Pennock Co., Washington, D. C. . 100.00 Leo Niessen Co., Philadelphia 250.00 Robert Craig Co., Norwood, Pa 100.00 Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia... 100.00 H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia 100.00 Alfred Burton. Chestnut Hill, Pa.... 100.00 George Burton, Chestnut Hill. Pa 100.00 Alfred M. Campbell. Stratford, Pa.... 100.00 Chas. H. Grakelow, Philadelphia 50.00 Wm. K. Harris, Philadelphia 50.00 Victor GVoschens, Roslyn, Pa 50.00 Stephen Mortenson, Southampton, Pa. 50.00 Aschman Bros.. Philadelphia 30.00 Prank M. Ross, Philadelphia 25.00 Emil H. Geschick. Philadelphia 25.00 Henry I. Paust, Philadelphia 25.00 Jos. Beavis & Son, Philadelphia 25.00 J. J. Habermehl, Philadelphia 26.00 Bavid Anderson, Philadelphia 25.00 Robt. Scott & Son, Sharon Hill, Pa... 26.00 James Verner, Drexel Hill. Pa 25.00 George Aengle, Philadelphia 25.00 Karl Muller, Jr., Philadelphia 25.00 Macaw Bros., Philadelphia 25,00 Harry S. Betz Nurs. Co., Philadelphia 25.00 John H. Sykes, Allentown, Pa 25 00 E. N. Kroninger, Allentown, Pa. 25 00 DWARF POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS FOR POT CULTURE, From Left to Right the Varieties are: Koleta, Salmon Pint, Eleven Inches from the Soil; Zora, Yellow; Fifteen Inches; No. 47 (Unnamed Seedling) Yellow, Nineteen Inches; Ceta, Light Pink, Thirteen Inches. All of the Foregoing Were Taken from the Cutting Bench and Potted About May 45, Receiving the Final Potting the First Week ot July and Were Stopped Two or Three Times During the Growing Season. Baby Doll, at the Extreme Right, was Planted in the Open Border the First Week of July and Grown Natural Without Stopping then Lifted and Potted the First Week of October. C. U. Liggit, Philadelphia 25.00 John F. Horn & BrO., Allentown, Pa. 25.00 Harry S. Betz. Philadelphia 25.00 Chas. Vorkeller, Bethlehem 15.00 M. J. Callahan, Philadelphia. 15.00 George Craig, Philadelphia 15.00 Wm. B. Koehler, Philadelphia 15.00 Aug. Muller, Philadelphia 10.00 Aug. Doemling, Landsowne, Pa 10.00 J. Hanlon & Sons, Prankford 10.00 Richard Heron, Philadelphia 10.00 The Wyatt Flower Shop, Philadelphia 10.00 Max H. Roth, Philadelphia 10.00 John Beyer, Philadelphia 10.00 John G. Ashman, Philadelphia 10.00 Rupert Kienle, Philadelphia 10.00 J. Wolft Moore, Philadelphia 10.00 Hillborn Darlington, Doylestown, Pa.. 10.00 Edward Towill, Roslyn 10.00 Zieger & Son, Germantown 10.00 Golflesh & Noe, Yeadon, Pa 10.00 Wm. Didden, Philadelphia : . . 10.00 Wm. Munro. Drexel Hill 10.00 H. J. Miller, Philadelphia 5.00 Eugene J. Shellen, Philadelphia 6.00 Mrs. J. McCusker, Philadelphia 5.00 James McClave. Philadelphia 5.00 Otto Didden, Philadelphia 5.00 L. E. Dornheim, Philadelphia 5.00 Rose Flower Shop, Philadelphia 5.00 Prank N. Polites. Philadelphia 5.00 Chas. Bradin, Philadelphia 5.00 C. M. Ehret, Philadelphia 5.00 John G. Eisele, Philadelphia 5.00 Julius Wolff. Jr., Philadelphia 5.00 C. E. Samtman, Philadelphia 5.00 Pleigel & Christiansen, Philadelphia... 5.00 E. Bernheimer, Philadelphia (1 yr.).. 5.00 Total Four Years $9,420.00 Total for One Year 2,360.00 By Peter A. Chopin, New Orleans, La. Abele Bros., New Orleans J 10.00 Henry Scheneuman, New Orleans . . 10.00 Peter A. Chopin, New Orleans 25.00 Scheinuk, Florist, New Orleans 25.00 Avenue Floral Co.. New Orleans 25.00 J. C. Quinete, New Orleans 5.00 H. C. Doescher, New Orleans 5.00 Henry Kraak. New Orleans 5.00 Henry Cook, New Orleans 5.00 H. B. Dressel, New Orleans.. 5.00 A. Alost, New Orleans 5.00 J. St. Mard, New Orleans 5.00 Total for Four Years $520.00 Total for One Year 130.00 By Chas. Plumb. Detroit, Mich. P. Schneider & Sons, Detroit, Mich...$ 10.00 John Ritter. Flint, Mich 10. 00 Roy M. Smith. Flint, Mich 10.00 H. J. Bell, Birmingham, Mich 10.00 Paul K. Murphy. Detroit 10.00 Mrs. Margaret Beyerlin, Detroit 10.00 Lewis Maire, Detroit 10.00 France & Vandergrift, Detroit 10.00 Art Floral Co., Detroit 10.00 M. S. Paterson, Detroit 10.00 C W. Asman, Port Huron, Mich 10.00 W. Hunt, St. Clair, Mich 10.00 Michigan Cut Flower Ex., Detroit.... 50.00 E A. Fetters. Detroit 50.00 Chas. H. Plumb Co., Detroit 50.00 Total for Four Years $1,080.00 Total tor One Year 270.00 By H. P. A. Lange, Worcester, Mass. Harry I. Randall. Worcester $ 60.00 Samuel E. Fierer, Worcester 5.0O Quarrey T. Plorello, Worcester 15.00 H. P. Littlefleld, Worcester 25. 0» H. F. A. Lange Estate, Worcester.... 60. Oa F. B. Madans, Worcester 10. OO Total for Pour Years $700.00 Total for One Year 175.00 By E. G'. Gillett, Cincinnati. O. B. G. Gillett, Cincinnati $ 26.00 Chas. Pfeiffer's Sons, Cincinnati 16.00 Total for Pour Years $160.00 Total for One Year 40.00 By L. Stapp, Rock Island, 111, L. Stapp Co., Rock Island $ 15.00 H. G. Pauli, Davenport, la 5.00 Wm. Goos, Bettendorf, la 5.00 Wm. Knees & Sons. Moline. Ill 5.00 Total for Four Tears $120.00 Total for One Year 30.00 For Four Years. H. C. Oelschig & Sons, Savannah. Ga.$ 25.00 Mills Florist, Inc., Savannah 25.00 Total for Four Years $200.00 Total for One Year 50.00 AH other volunteers who have re- ceived subscription books and have completed a canvass of their respec- tive localities are requested to turn in their reports at once. Any one having a book who has found it incon- venient to give the necessary time to a canvass, should notify the secre- tary to this effect, and return the book to the secretary's office, as the publicity committee is anxious to keep all the books employed. The trade at large throughout the country seems to be aroused to the importance of continuing the national advertising, as is evidenced in the many com- munications promising support com- ing to the secretary's office. A number of subscribers to the fund are still delinquent in their sub- scriptions. The delinquence may be unintentional, but these subscribers are reminded that if their subscrip- tions were in the hands of the treas- urer, the committee would be able to place contracts for the new year's ad- vertising, a most important proceed- ing just now. If you, Mr. Reader, should happen to be one of these de- linquents, won't you take yourself to to task for your neglect, and in the spirit of co-operation, now so mani- fest, send in your check to the secre- 722 The American Florist. Oct. 29, tary at once? If the memorandum bill sent to you from the secretary's office is incorrect, you should notify the office to that effect at once, so that the matter may be adjusted. It is not the wish of the committee to carry any accounts on the books that are at all incorrect in every detail. FALL ADVERTISING. The fall advertising- has been in progress for some time, and will be continued as long as funds are avail- able. The following is a list of the weeklies and monthlies at present in use : ^ Weeklies: Oct. Nov. Dec. Collier's Weekly : 8 12 24 Lite 22 19 10 Argosy- All Story 16 26 17 Outlook 1 5 3 Independent 8 12 10 Christian Herald 1 19 17 Scientific American 1 19 Monthlies: Country Life Nov. Deo. McLean's Magazine Nov. Dec. House and Garden Nov. Dec. Vogue Nov. Dec. Theatre '■ Nov. Dec. Sunset Nov. Dec. Munsey's Nov. Dec. Hearst's Nov. Dec. Red Book Nov. Dec. Quality Group, comprising; Atlantic Nov. Dec. Review of Reviews Nov. Dec. ■ Century Nov. Dec. Harper's Nov. Dec. Scribner's Nov. Dec. World's Work Nov. Dec. Motion Picture Deo. Jan. Photo Play Dec. Jan. Note — Scientific American becomes a monthly with November issue. CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE. Many florists have seemed to be in doubt as to the amount they would consider to be a just subscription to the campaign fund. The publicity committee, after careful consideration, suggest that a determination made upon the following scale would be a most equitable one : Gross income, $ B,000 to $ 10,000....$ 10.00 Gross income, 10,000 to 20,000.... 20.00 Gross income, 20,000 to 30,000 30.00 G'ross income, 30,000 to 40,000.... 40.00 Gross income, 40,000 to 50,000.... 50.00 Gross income, 60,000 to 60,000.... 60.00 Gross income. 60,000 to 70,000.... 70.00 Gross income, 70,000 to 80,000 80.00 Gross income, 80,000 to 90,000.... 90.00 Gross income, 90,000 to 100,000.... 100.00 Gross income, 100,000 to 126,000.... 125.00 G'ross income, 126,000 to 160,000.... 150.00 Gross income, 150,000 to 176,000.... 176.00 Gross income, 176,000 to 200,000.... 200.00 Gross income. 200,000 to 226,000.... 226.00 Gro-ss income, 226,000 to 260,000.... 260.00 Gross income, 250,000 to 276,000.... 276.00 Gross income, 276,000 to 300,000.... 300.00 Gross income, 300,000 to 325,000.... 326.00 G'ross income, 326,000 to 350,000.... 360.00 Gross income, 350,000 to 376,000.,.. 376.00 Gross income, 376,000 to 400,000.... 400.00 Gross income, 400,000 to 425,000.... 425.00 Gross income, 425,000 to 460,000.... 460.00 Gross income, 460,000 to 476,000.... 475.00 G'ross income, 476,000 and up 500.00 The above schedule is based on only .1 of 1 per cent on gross income. FLORISTS' AD\'EETISING. At the Toronto meeting of the pub- licity committee, J. F. Ammann sub- mitted the following as to what he considered to be a conservative esti- mate of the amount of general ad- vertising being done by the florist trade in this country, on October 10 : National co-operative advertis- ing % 40,000.00 Local co-op. adv., about 26 com- munities 150,000.00 400 slogan boards erected, $100 each 40,000.00 S. A. P. pub. service bureau sales 20,000.00 Individual direct by mail folders, blotters, etc 400,000.00 Individual calendar advertising. . 300,000.00 10.000 window slogan signs, $S each ' 50.000.00 Local individual newspaper adv. by 5,000 retailers, average of $100 500,000.00 In addition to the above, a con- servative estimate of the free write-ups due to the "Say It With Flowers" week campaigns in local communities, will amount to 100,000.00 Our slogan advertised in the various ways by 16,000 florist establishments, $50 each 760,000.00 Grand total $2,350,000.00 SUBSCRIPTIONS RECEIVED. The following subscriptions are of record as recently received and ap- plying to the 1921 fund. These are cash subscriptions actually received : Young & Lester. Walla Walla. Wash. . $ 10.00 Otto H. Cron, Monroe, Mich 10.00 Salter Bros., Rochester, N. Y 6.00 Frederick Flow. Shop. Pittsburgh. Pa. 6.00 P. F. O'Keefe, Boston, Mass 100.00 Klugman & Schierow, Brooklyn, N. Y. 10.00 W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y 10.00 H, Lewis Menand, Troy, N. Y 6.00 Stewart Ritchie. New York. 5.00 J. Wade Gayley, Lancaster, Pa 6.00 P. N. Obertin. Racine, Wis 10.00 Donnelly Fl. Co., Wichita Falls, Tex? 36.00 Steinhauser PI. & Nurs. Co., Pitts- burg, I-Lan .10.00 Julius Eppstein. San Francisco, Cal. 10.00 Sunnyside P. Nur.. Payettesville. N. C. 16.00 B. F. Barr. Lancaster, Pa 30.00 M. O, Nauman. Paris. Tex 20.00 H. E. Mart, Millersburg, Ohio 6.00 Henry Penn {3rd install.), Boston.. 100.00 Ellis Floral Co.. Bloomington, Ind . . 10.00 Springfield Seed Co., Springfield, Mo. 10.00 George Bischoff. Ann Arbor 25.00 F. P. Crump Est., Colorado Springs. 25.00 Western N. Y. Florists' publicity fund. Buffalo. N. Y 150.00 Humm & Jones. Oberlin. 10.00 Dutch Bulb Exporters' Association, Haarlem, Holland 1,000.00 Brutel & Frederick, Louisville. Ky. . 6.00 The Orchid, Pasadena, Calif 26.00 $1,060.00 Amt. previously reported. $28. 797. 15 Correction in amount pre- viously reported 4.99 ■ 28,792.16 Total $30,462.16 The secretary will, in a few days, start on the trip recommlended by the Washington convention, at which the society authorized him to so ar- range his affairs in the administration offices that about three months in each year could be devoted to field work. John Young, Sec'y. National Flower Growers' Association. ST. LOUIS DISTRICT. The fourth quarterly meeting of the St. Louis Mo., District of the National Flower Growers' Association was held at Peoria, 111., October 18, with head- quarters at the Jefferson hotel. There was an excellent attendance, over IW growers being present. Mayor Michel heartily welcomed the visitors, and J. P. Ammann, Edwardsville, III., in responding, stated that the income of the florists throughout the United States was greater than the large ex- press companies. President Walter A. Amling, of Pana, 111., delivered the opening ad- dress, and brought out that the grow- ers in attendance at the meeting repre- sented approximately 5,000,000 feet of glass. The reports of Secretary J. J. Beneke, of St. Louis, and Treasurer W. A. Rowe, Kirkwood, showed that the growth and finances of the dis- trict were very satisfactory. The re- ports of the following committees were presented : Pot plant growers, C. E. De Wever, chairman; retail growers, F. Washburn, chairman; cut flower growers, W. J. Pllcher, chair- man, and purchasing committee, W. A. Rowe, chairman. The Peoria com- mittee that arranged for the meeting and entertainment of the inembers in- cluded : James N. Cole, L. J. Becker, Henry Baer and Chas. Loveridge. OHIO DISTRICT MEETING. The Youngstown branch of the Ohio District of the National Flower Grow- ers' Association held a meeting in that city, October 19, at the Y. M. C. A. building, with an attendance of 26, which is double that of the session in April, the first gathering of the Youngstown branch. Herman P. Khoble, of Cleveland, delivered an ad- dress on "Cost Systems in the Green- house," followed by much interesting' discussion. State Treasurer George Bate presented a very satisfactory re- port of the finances of the Ohio Dis- trict and Secretary L. C. Vinson told of the progress being made through- out the state in organization work and the plans that had been outlined for the future. A short business session was held, President Wm. Meine in the chair, and programme and membership committees formed, the first to out- line and develop a programme for the succeeding meetings throughout the year on subjects the members would care to discuss and securing out-of- town experts for addresses. To the membership committee was delegated the duty of not only securing new members but of keeping the atten- dance record up to 100 per cent. The discussion that followed brought out that the two big prob- lems confronting the trade were those of finding the cost of growing stock and better methods of merchandising it and it was decided to appoint a cost committee to go into the ques- tions stated above. The appointment of this committee will be the best possible method of preventing any cutting of prices, as the sooner infor- mation is assimilated as to the cost of growing stock, the less apt growers will be to cut prices. The duty of the merchandising committee will be to keep track of supply and demand and to develop sales schemes in suf- ficient time to prevent any possible glut. It was then decided to hold monthly dinners at the Y. M. C. A. building, the second Tuesday of each month, after which the meeting ad- journed. CINCINNATI GROWliKS. The Cincinnati, O., District of the National Flower Growers' Association held a meeting October 19, at which time considerable enthusiasm was displayed. Not only was marketing conditions discussed, but many sub- .iects of considerable Interest to the grower were taken up, and many valuable points regarding the grow- ing of different plants brought out. Those present considered their time well spent and it was decided in the future to hold monthly meetings, on the first Wednesday. Several new members were taken in at this meet- ing, and according to reports this will be a common thing at future meet- ings. Los Ang-eles Sbew. The California flower show and hor- ticultural exhibition was held at Ex- position park, Los Angeles, October 20-26, under the auspices of the Cali- fornia Association of Nurserymen and various civic organizations. The plans for the show, which had been under development since last May, called for an elaborate sunken garden, which would be large enough for landscape exhibits. Through the efforts of the nurserjrmen's association and the Los Angeles park commission, the city and county of Los Angeles each ap- propriated $10,000 for the construction of the gardens. A wonderful trans- formation was soon made in the seven- acre space around which the Exposi- tion park buildings formed such an im- pressive quadrangle, the work being under the supervision of O. W. Howard. The garden will be a perma- nent feature of the park. Credit is also due to Walter Armacost, Wm. Hentrich, R. M. Teague and others for their individual efforts in executing the plans for the exhibition. The show, which opened at 7 :30 p. m., October 20, was entered through a huge flower basket with flowers draping the sides, beyond which was a tent, 130x250 feet, brilliantly lighted, and flUed with wonderful displays of roses, chrysanthemums, dahlias, sweet peas, orchids and commercial florists' 1921. The American Florist, 723 exhibits. In the center of the tent stood a bronze fountain, its waters playing on a pool shrouded in ferns. At the sides were almost hidden booths, with x-ustic seats and statu- ary adding much to the artistic ar- rangement. One booth represented a miniature nursery, a large basket of yellow chrysanthemums hanging over it. Another showed pretty clus- ters of flowers, imprisoned in a cell whose four walls were entwined with golden spider webs, with the inscrip- tion : "In the Web of Nature's Magic." On entering the beautiful sunken garden, large plots of flowers of south- ern California were seen growing in the open. Zinnias, dahlias, pompon chrysanthemums, asters, perennial phlox, celosias and about 700 other varieties presented an array tliat dazzled the eye of the visitor. Occu- pying the center of this beautifuL vista was a submarine fountain and lily pond which presented a fine spec- tacle at night, with 36 combinations of electric lights playing upon its shaft of water which rose to a height of 40 feet. One of the landscape re- productions here was the "Wee Hoose 'Mang the Heather," depicting a Scotch home with a sod roof and in- habited by a family from bonnie Scotland. A Scotch lassie danced be- fore the door to the music of bag pipes, while in a shed a small herd of Guernsey calves was dozing off to sleep. Prominent among the trade prize winners were W. A. Armacost & Co., H. Plath, F. R. Hills, Superior Dahlia Gardens, Advance Dahlia Gardens, Mrs. D. F. Reichard, Tui-ner & Co., Evelyn Dane, F. Lechtenberg, Wright's Flower Shop, Dostal Wolters Flower Shop, Howard & Smith, Allen's Water Gardens, Germain Seed Co., Morris & Snow Seed Co., Theo. Payne, Ag- geler-Musser Seed Co., H. N. Gage Co., Crown City Nursery, Plcjo Heights Nursery, Ambassador Hotel, John Bodger & Son Co., C. C Morse Co., Hugh Bryan Dahlia Gar- dens, Miramar Nurseries, Pioneer Nursery, Paul J. Howard, Chas. Win- .sel, Campbell's Seed Store, Santa Barbara Seed Co., and E. A. Rust Nursery. The show attendance was highly satisfactory. 23,000 passing through the gates the opening day, including 1,000 children with their teachers. Denver Flower Show. The annual Denver Flower Show Auditorium, and from present indi- cations promises to be the most in- teresting ever held in the city, under the auspices of the Denver Society of Ornamental Horticulture, in co-opera- tion with the Colorado florists. At the same time a school children's garden exhibit will be featured in the same place, under the auspices of the Mothers' Con,gress and the Parent- Teachers' Association. The Denver Garden Club is giving' hearty support to the show and is taking charge of the social affairs connected with it. The main feature will be the chrysanthemums. Many growers have especially prepared plants, and the competition promises to be keen. The schedule as mentioned, provides for exhibits of all kinds of chrysan- themums (cut flowers as well as plants), roses, orchids, earnations, snapdragons, sweet peas, and other cut flowers. A special department is given to floral arrangements consist- ing of table decorations, baskets and bouquets. The show is in the hands of A. Kohankie, superintendent of Washington park; E. P. Neiman. of the Park Floral Co., and J. T. Rob- erts, of the Roberts Rose Co. The decorations of the Auditorium prom- ise to be especially attractive. One of the leading lumber companies will provide some garden decorations, and wild smilax will be used in quantities to make the whole building one gorge- ous bower of flowers and greens. Though local florists will have the main body of exhibits, there is every indication that many from the Rocky Mountain region will come in with first class exhibits; especially Colo- rado Springs has promised its hearty support. Robert Miller, of the Miller Floral Co., Salt Lake City, Utah, will act as judge for the exhibits. Kansas City Florists' Qub. The Florists' Club held its regular meeting at the Stuppy Supply Co., establishment, October 20, with a large attendance and what proved to be one of the most interesting and enjoyable sessions since its organiza- tion. In the absence of President Noll, Vice-President W^. J. Barnes opened the meeting. The club added several new members to its roll as follows : Fred J. Horst, Fred H. Kup- per, Dr. B. W. Murphy, secretary- treasurer of the Stuppy Supply Co.; Benj. F. Rice, of the Liberty Floral Co., Kansas City, Kans.; R. L. Motes, E. R. Chandler, of the Chandler Landscape & Floral Co.; J. T. Harri- son, of the Muehlback Flower Shop, and G. M. Adlof. Plans were discussed by the mem- bers for the convention of the Soci- ety of American Florists to be held in this city next year, and the club hopes to make it one of the best and most interesting meetings ever held. W. L. Rock was made general direc- tor of all committees and was pledged the full support of the florists in the arrangements to be made for the con- vention. There were many talks by those who attended the meeting of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Associa- tion at Toronto, Ont. S. Bryson Ayres, who went by automobile, said he got lost somewhere in the states and did not reach Toronto. A bowl- ing club was formed by M. Carter and E. J. Barnes which will com- mence the season with 12 new play- ers, who aim to make it interesting for all opponents who attend the So- ciety of American Florists' convention next year. The members of the na- tional publicity fund committee were requested to hold a meeting this week for the purpose of arranging to col- lect the club's share for the national advertisins campaign. Some very good cyclamen "and a basket of long stemmed Columbia roses were exhibited Dy John Klaus, Greenwood, Mo. J. Patterson, of the Owl Floral Co., showed some very pretty prepared flowers and foliage and the Stuppy Supply Co. had some exceptionally good blooms of Mrs. Cbas. Russell, Premier and Columbia roses. The session then adjourned, after which an enjoyable time was spent in dancing. A song by Miss Lucier Vernadette, "When You Look in the Heart of a Rose," made a great hit with the members. E. J. B. Milwaukee, Wis. STOCK IN LIBERAL SUPPLY. The shortage of flowers which has been experienced the past few weeks showed a decided change, October 20, when they came on with a rush. This is due to the recent ideal weather con- ditions, which has brought the green- house stock forward, especially chrys- anthemums. White kinds are the most abundant and are being sold readily. Yellows are not quite as plentiful. Quantities of outdoor flowers are arriv- ing, carnations and roses predominat- ing and values kept up remark- ably well, until last Thursday, when a, decline set in. Dahlias are plentiful, but move slowly. FLORISTS' PUBLICITY ASSOCIATION. About 100 florists partook of the banquet which preceded the annual meeting of the Florists' Publicity As- sociation, October 18, at the Repub- lican house. It was a representative gathering that came to hear how the money which they contributed was be- ing used. The association is in a bet- ter condition financially than a year ago and has a good sum on hand to meet any emergency which may arise. President Hunkel presided at the meet- ing which followed the banquet and the reports of Secretary Seal and Treasurer Leidiger were presented. Several topics of interest, such as how to avoid gluts and the fluctuation of prices, were discussed. The following will constitute the board of directors for the coming year: H. V. Hunkel, Gust Rusch, C. C. Pollworth, A. Mc- Donald, Henry Welke, Chas. Dett- mann, Alfred Locker, Wm. Manke and Eug. Oestreicher. The rate of assign- ment will remain as formerly. NOTES. Upon request. President H. V. Hun- kel, of the Florists' Publicity Associa- tion, went to Minneapolis, Minn., Octo- ber 20 to explain this city's plan of co-operative advertising. He carried a message of good will and success from the local association adopted at its annual meeting on October 18. As the annual meeting of the W^is- consin State Florists' Association will take place November 3-4, the regular meeting of the Florists' Club, sched- uled for November 3, will be post- poned. Gust, Rusch & Co. is featuring sweet peas of good quality daily. E. O. OBITUARY. Mrs. Mary B. Kuebler. Mrs. Mary Barbara Kuebler, wife of Theodore Kuebler, a florist of Ev- ansville, Ind., died October 23, from heart failure, age 39. Mrs. Kuebler was highly esteemed and her sudden death was a great shock to her family, and friends. The funeral services were held at St. Paul's German Evangel- ical church, near Evansville, October 25. Mrs. Kuebler is survived by her husband, two sons and a daughter. WUllam Sailing:. Wm. Sailing, well known florist of Rahway, N. J., died at the home of his son, John W. Sailing, of that city, October 12, from hardening of the ar- teries. Mr. Sailing was born in Ger- many in 1842 and. came to Rahway .58 years ago and established a nur- sery and greenhouses on Harrison street a few years later, continuing actively in the business until the time of his death. He was a man of ster- ling character and was in love with his plants and flowers, having remark- able success with them. Mr. Sailing was an untiring worker throughout his long life and for one of his ad- vanced years was particularly active and well preserved. He had a brother, Frederick, who coming to this coun- try at the outbreak of the Civil war enlisted in the Union forces, but was never heard from again and it is believed he perished in a southern prison. Mr. Sailing is survived by a son, John W. Sailing, and a daughter. Miss Lena Sailing, both of Rahway. Fun- eral services were held October 15, at the late home of the deceased, inter- ment being in the family plot in Rah- way cemetery. 724 The American Florist. Oct. 29, The'Amerigan Florist Established 1885. Bubscription. United States and Mexico, 81.50 a year; Car.*»,da $2.50; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $3.00. WUen sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first Issue The American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier If possible) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 48 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. "Window and porch boxes (illus.) 717 — Demand increasinpr every year 717 Next week in the flower shop 719 Special sales 719 Penn's ch^ysanthen^um ffirl (portrait) .... 720 Dwarf pompon chrysanthemum 720 Lenox flower show 720 The S. A. F ' 721 — Appointments 721 — ^National publicity campaign 721 National Plower Growers' Ass'n 722 Los Angeles show 723 Denver show 723 Milwaukee. Wis 723 Kansas City Florists' Club 723 Milwaukee. "Wis '723 Obituary 7-23 — "William Saling- 723 - — ^Mrs. Mary B. Kuebler 723 Chicago Chrysanthemum show 724 Chrysanthemum Society of America 724 McCallum's Toronto exhibit 724 American Rose Society '724 "Wind and weather '724 Gardens for French workers 724 San Francisco '726 Lancaster County Florists' Ass'n 728 Boston. Mass 729 Chicago 730 Commercial Flower Growers' of Chicago.734 "Uptown Chicago exposition .734 Evansville. Ind 734 St. Louis. Mo 735 Philadelphia 738 New York 740 The seed trade 748 — Catalogues received 748 — ^Valuation plan menace 748 ■ — Carter's Tested Seeds 748 — California seed crop 749 — New York seed trade 750 — Fordney bill issue in Canadian election. 750 — Creeping bent subject importation law. 750 — Industrial and bird seed 750 —"Wild rice ' 751 The nursery trade 752 — -English gates for Long Island home.. 752 — Doo^ County orchards 752 "Rochester. N. Y 752 Pittsburgh : 752 Market gardeners 754 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables. 754 ■ — "Vegetables at New York 754 — ^Vegetable Growers' Ass'n 754 — "Vegetable movement 754 Columbus. 754 Linseed oil in- large lots is now 68 cents per gallon. Say It "With Flower.-? is prominently featured in "Vanity Fair for November. Desbarats, Ont.— Clay for the mak- ing of florists' pots, has been discov- ered here. Max Schling, under title of "The Telegraph Florist of New York," is running double column daily paper ad- vertisements. The Allied Florists' Association of New York is running a single-column, 75-line advertisement, freely in the daily papers. "Vice-President Cooledge is as silent as the palms which you see moving from house to house and are a part of every dinner party in "Washington, says the New York Globe. Flowers in New York windows well illustrate the long deferred frost time this year. It is now October 23, and asters, dahlias, cosmos and like flow- ers appear with a splendid range of chrysanthemums and autumn foliage in the same windows. ClilcaKfo Chrysiiiithemuni Show. The flower show committee of the Chicago Florists' Club reports that excellent progress has been made in connection with the annual exhibition and meeting of the Chrysanthemum Society of America at the Auditorium hotel, this city, November 16-17. Secretary Johnson, of the national organization, states that there have been many entries and additional premiums to be awarded will be an- nounced later. The retail florists will be well represented and new and novel elfects are expected to be brought out in the displays. The following reser- vations for space have been made : Schiller the Florist, 400 square feet; A. Lange, 200 square feet; Greo. "Witt- bold Co., 300 square feet, and Vaughan's Seed Store, 200 square feet. The following growers have reserved space: A. F. Amling Co., roses; Aspinwall & Ludeke, chrysanthemums; Geo. J. Ball, Glen Ellyn, chrysanthe- mums; Baur & Steinkamp, Indianap- olis, Ind., chrysanthemums; Joseph Kohout, roses; Paul C. Heitman, sweet peas; Peter Pearson, cyclamens and other plants; Poehlmann Bros. Co., roses; Richmond Greenhouse Co., car- nations; Fred H. Lemon & Co., Rich- mond, Ind., roses; Frank Oechslin, flowering and decorative plants; Pre- mier Rose Gardens, roses; "Welworth Farm Greenhouses, roses; "Weiss & Meyer, roses, and "Wi'etor Bros., chry- santhemums. Admission to the show will be by tickets, which are to be distributed by the local retail florists, one of them recently ordering 10,000 and another 3,000. Tickets will be ready for dis- tribution the latter part of this week and those of the trade who desire them should send their orders im- mediately to Fred Lautenschlager, secretary, Chicago Florists' Club, 460 "West Erie street, Chicago. Telephone Superior 8680. Exhibits should be addressed to Fred Lautenschlager, Flower Show Manager, Auditorium hotel. Chicago, 111., and sent by express, all charges prepaid. Chrysanthemum Society of America. The list of special prizes offered for the annual exhibition to be held at the Auditorium Hotel, Chicago, November 16-17. is now ready and copies may be had on application to the secretary, C. "W. Johnson, 141 Summit street, Rockford, III. EXAMINING COMMITTEES. President S. S. Pennock announces the committees to examine new chrys- anthemums for the ensuing year, as follows : Boston, Mass. — James "Wheeler, chairman. Ship flowers to "W. J. Thurston, manager, Boston Flower Ex- change, 1 "Winthrop Square and Otis street, Boston, Mass., care of chair- man. New York. — Eugene Dailledouze, chairman; "Wm. H. Duckham and A. Herrington. Ship flowers to New York Cnt Flower Co., 55-57 West 26th street, New York, care chairman. Philadelphia, Pa. — A. B. Cartledge, chairman; John "Westcott and S. S. Pennock. Ship flowers to A. B. Cart- ledge, 1544 Chestnut street, Philadel- phia, Pa. Cincinnati, O. — R. "Witterstaetter, chairman; James Allen and J. C. Mur- phy. Ship flowers to chairman, Jabez Elliott Flower Market, care of janitor. Chicago. — N. J. "Wietor, chairman; E. A. Kanst and Geo. Asmus. Ship flowers to 30 East Randolph street, Chicago, care of chairman. Shipments should be made to arrive by 2 p. m. on examination days to receive attention from the committees. They must be prepaid to destination and an entry fee of $2 should be for- warded to the secretary not later than Tuesday of the week they are to be examined or it may accompany the blooms. Seedlings and sports are both eligi- ble to be shown before these commit- tees, provided the raiser has given them two years trial to determine their true character — not less than six blooms of each variety to be shown. Special attention is called to the rule that sports, to receive a certificate must pass at least three of the five committees. These committees will be in session to examine such exhibits as may be submitted to them on each Saturday during October and Novem- ber, the dates of which will be Octo- ber 29, also November 5, 12, 19 and 26. Chas. W. Johnson, Sec'y. McCallum's Toronto Exhibit. The McCallum Co. of Pittsburgh, Pa., displayed a general line of fancy baskets, ribbons and holiday novelties at the Toronto meeting of the Flor- ists' Telegraph Delivery Association, October 11-13. Among the Christmas items that attracted wide attention were the silver tinsel novelties of vari- ous kinds for use in wreaths, baskets, and for decorating. Another item of great interest was the silk plush for window work, which was displayed in a wealth of very attractive shades, so many of which harmonize with the rich colors that predominate in the flower shops at this time of year. Im- ported boutonnieres were given to the ladies as souvenirs. The foregoing was inadvertently omitted in the record of the exhibits, issue of October 15. American Rose Society. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION. On October 15, we sent to you a cor- rection of the notice of Rose "William "Wright "Walcott, which originally ap- peared in the September 17 issue of The American Florist, page 452. The correction in last week's issue, page CSO, should be disregarded. The "Wil- liam "Wright "Walcott rose, originally described as a sport of Richmond and Ophelia, should have been properly de- scribed as a seedlidg of an unnamed sport of Richmond x Ophelia. JovHN C. "Wister, Sec'y. Gardens for French Workers. The French minister of hygiene and social assistance is urging that pre- fects use all available means to stimu- late the establishment of workers' gardens. He tells of the value of such gardens to the workers' health and family life and believes they will lead to home building. In order to in- sure a profit these gardens must have an area of 300 square metres and fulfill the requirements of city plan- ning laws. Persons establishing them will be permitted to build cheap dwell- ings, exempt from taxes and receive facilities for credit. Wind and Weather. E. Bollinger, the weather seer of Lake Forest, 111., says we will have a nice long fall, not much cold weath- er before December 20, but strong southwest winds. North winds will be of brief duration, not continuing at any time longer than 48 hours. All indications, he says, point to a cold winter. ih:^L The American Florist. 725 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.] October 26-38, San Francisco, Calif.— Annual fall show of the Pacific Coast Hor- ticultural Society in conjunction with the San Francisco Retail Florists' Association. James T. Lynch, San Francisco, secretary. October 27-39, Morristown, N. J. — Jubilee flower show of the Morris County Horticul- tural Society. Edw. Reagan, Morristown, N. J., secretary. October Sl-November 5, Brookings, S. D. — Annual chrysanthemum show of the South Dakota State coUeg-e. Dr. N. B. Hansen, South Dakota State college, department of horticulture, Brookings. S. D.. manager. November 1-2, Glen Cove, I.. I. — Annual chrysanthemum show of the Nassau County Horticultural Society. Arthur Cook, Glen Cove, secretary. November 2-4, Tarryto^vn, N. Y. — Fall ex- hibition of the Tarrytown Horticultural So- ciety. E- W. Neubrand, Tarrytown, N. T., secretary. November 3-6, Boston, Mass. — Chrysan- themum show of the Massachusetts Hor- ticultural Society. Wni. P. Rich, Horticul- tural hall, Boston, secretary. November 3-4, Denver, Colo. — Flower Show of the Denver Society of Ornamental Horti- culture at the City Auditorium. John L. Roberts, Denver, secretary. November 3-4, Milwaukee, Wis. — Flower show of the Wisconsin State Florists' Asso- ciation. H. R. Welke, 752 Third street, Mil- waukee, Wis., secretary. November 3-6, New York. — Annual fall 3h(^-vv of the Horticultural Society of Niew York, in conjunction with the Garden Club of America, at the American Museum of Natural History. Mrs. Geo. "V. Nash, New York Botanical garden, Bronx park. New York, secretary. November 7-9, Philadelphia, Pa. — Annual exhibition of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. David Rust, 606 Finance building", Philadelphia, secretary. Novembei" 8-11, Scranton, Pa. — Fall show of the Scranton Florists' Club. C R. Clark, Scranton, secretary. November 9-11, New York. — Annual ex- hibition of the American Institute of the City of New York at Engineering building 33 West 39th street. Dr. J. W. Bartlett, 324 West 23rd street, New York, secretary. November 10-12, Lancaster, Pa. — Flower show of the Lancaster County Florists' Association. Albert M. Herr, R. F. D. No. 8, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. November 11-13, Ldike Geneva, Wis. — Seventeenth annual chrysanthemum show of the Lake G^eneva Gardeners' and Foremen's Association. Wm. McKinnon. Lkae G'eneva. Wis., secretary. November 10-13. Columbus, O. — Annual chrysanthemum show of the Ohio State uni- versity, in connection with the horticulturaJ festival. Walter Burwell. Horticultural de- partment, Ohio State university, Columbus, O., manager. November 12-15, Providence, B. I. — An- nual fall show of the Rhode Island Horti- cultural Society at the Armory. Ernest K. Thomas. Kingston, R. I., secretary. November 16-17, Chicago. — Annual exhibi- tion of the Chrysanthemum Society of America. C. W. Johnson. 141 Summit street, Rockford. 111., secretary. Wants, For Sale,Etc. Small Type, 15 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, SI. 75 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section "Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted. — By young man with one year experience, wishes posi- tion with Chicag-o retail florist to thor- oughly learn the business. Salary no object. Phone Lairndale 8065. Situation Wanted — By gardener and florist with a life-long experience; win furnish good references. Am a hustler and will consider a big jot>. Give par- ticulars in first letter. Address Geo. E. Fuller, Bast LiOngmeado^v, IVIass. WANTED TO LEASE Small Greenhouses with Dwelling in lively town. Address Key 805, care American Florist. FOR SALE Wholesale florist supply business; clean stock and excellent location in middle western city of about 100,000. Write quick. Address Key 809, care American Florist. Situation Wanted By reliable grower of roses, caTDations and general pot plants; over 20 years' experience; German ; age 37; married, no children; private place preferred; best of references. WM. BOEKER, Box, 1538 Halesite, L. I., New York. SITUATION WANTED STOREMAN Experienced retail man formerly in business for himself at Chicago, is open for an engagement. Can also attend to buying if necessary. Address Key 807, care American Florist. Retail Man Wanted For Chicago loop store. Splendid op- portunity for the right man to make a permanent connection at a high starting salary. Applicant must be a top-notcher to qualify. Address Key 806, care American Florist. HELP WANTED Man with some experience as a florist and landscape gardener. JOHNSON 6c CHRONIS, 4701 Lake Park Ave., CHICAGO Help Wanted A good salesman and designer. MANGEL, Florist, 17 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO HELP WnNTED. PR0PA6AT0R OF NURSERY STOCK Giye full particulars as to experience, age, nationality, and names of firms by whom employed. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago u|,t».**.«.«<>OJ>ggggg»»>>>>»^^>*« ■^y^wyry^frK'^-i-i'^-t'i-t'Tyjrfyr^r'fr'^P W^^^^^ Montgomery's Priscilla That's the name of the new pink rose! The name will be Priscilla probably after the public has had it a while, but we have had to add the prefix to cover the rules of nomenclature. In order to get someone who knows more about roses than we do to give an unbiased, honest opinion on the merits of this rose, we have placed 12 plants of it with each of the following growers: E. 6. Hill Co., Rictuuond, End. Dailledonze Bros.. Brooklyn. N. T. Albert F. AmUns Co.. Maywood, 111. Oackham-rierson Co.. Madison, N. J. Bowayton GreenJionses, Rowayton, Conn. Miller Floral Co., FarminKton, Utah Wellwortb Fi^m Oreenllon»e». Downers Grove, lU. Foehlmanji Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, Dl. Robert Fye, Nyack, N. T. John Coombs, Hartford, Conn. Frank Schramm. Crystal I-ake, lU. A. S. Barns. Jr., Sprine Valley, N. IT. Robt. Simpson. Clifton, N. J. Ciias. H. Totty Co., Madison, N. J. Xoe-Rnzicka Co., Madison, N. J. Wm. H. EUUott Co., Madbnry, N. H. Anthony Rnzicka, Madison, N. J. W. J. Filcher, EUrkwood, Mo. Jos. Heacock Co., Roelofs. Pa. Ferrari Bros.. San Francisco, Calif. Peirce Bros.. Waltham, Mass. Batavla Greenhouse Co.. Batavia, 111. Doemlincr-Schimmel Co., Mt. Clemens. Mich. Wendland & Keimel Co., Flmharst. HI. Joy Floral Co.. Nashville, Tenn. Roberts Rose Co., Denver, Colo. Geo. C. VVeiland, £vanston, ni. Lakeview Rose Gardens, Jamestown, N. Y. ' Exeter Rose Conservatories. Exeter, N. H. Bassett & Washburn. Hinsdale, 111. H. O. May. Summit. N. J. Budlone Rose Co., Auburn, R. 1. Dept. of Agriculture, VVasIiington, D. C. Gude Bros., Wasliington, D. C. Ask them about it, if you will, at any time. They have our permission to to let this rose sell itself! We shall be simply order takers. F. R. Pierson. Tarrytown, N. T. L.. B. Coddington, Murray Hill, N. J. Jos. H. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. S. Mortensen. Southampton, Pa. Briar Cliff Gardens. Scarborough, N. Y. •lohn H. Dunlop & Son, Richmond Hill, Ont.. Can, J. J. Fallon Co., Lynchburs, Va. Gullett & Sons, Lincoln, Hi. Rolf Zetlitz Co., Lima, O. Van Aken Bros. & Sons,, Coldwater, Mich. Premier Rose Gardens, Maywood, 111. Weiss & Meyer Co., Maywood, Hi. Florex Gardens. North Wales, I'a, Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.. Pittsburgh. Pa. ZetUt'z Floral Products Co., Dayton, Ohio. tell the truth. We are going ceptance, thanked the members for the loyal support given his administra- tion and pointed to the benefits ac- cruing- to the florists of this city smce the formation of the association. NOTES. The various committees in charge of the flower show, to be staged October 26-28, held an enthusiastic meetmg last week and arranged final details for the show. Manager P. Vincent Matraia reported that practically all space in the auditorium had been applied for, insuring a large exhibit in all classes. Wm. Unmack, in charge of publicity, is doing good work, all the dally pa- pers devoting generous space of boost- ing the show. Nine prominent plant and cut flower growers have been se- lected to judge the different classes. It promises to be the largest exhibi- tion of plants and cut flowers ever held in this city. Domoto Bros, will make an exten- sive showing of chrysanthemums at the coming show, according to Thos. Domoto. Their nursery department will stage a large collection of orna- mental shrubs. This firm's houses are producing a heavy crop of all the lead- ing varieties of roses. They have many houses planted to stock for the holidays and will have an especially fine lot of poinsettias. ^ The propagating department and nursery in Golden Gate park which supplies the greater part of the stock used in planting, is to be removed from its present quarters to a loca- tion near the buffalo paddock. The new site will be more protected and will be a fine location. Peter Rook has been for many years in charge of the park nursery. Dan. MacRorie, of the MacRorie- McLaren Co., says the demand for ericas is particularly good this au- tumn. Last week his firm shipped one car containing 5,000 plants to Phila- delphia, Pa. , It contained all the leading commercial varieties. Their houses of poinsettias and begonias promise well for the holiday trade. . Podesta & Baldocchi have purchased a number of large specimen Kentias for their remodelled store on Grant avenue. They have now one of the best equipped establishments to be found in any city. V. L, Podesta of this firm is one of the most enthusias- tic workers for the flower show to be staged here October 27-30, Peterson & Haywood have some fine specimen Irish yew trees in full ber- ry at their stall in the CO-operative market. This aristocrat of evergreens is very beautiful at this season of the year when it is covered with its pro- fusion of red berries. This firm is sending a fine cut of Mrs. Chas. Rus- sell roses to this market. Angelo J. Rossi, who is in the race for supervisor at the November elec- tions, is making a splendid campaign. He is practically assured of election as he has been endorsed by both the republican and democratic parties as well as all the civic organizations. The trade, to a man, is strongly be- hind his candidacy. The Richmond Pottery, which is owned by local growers and plants- men, report a steady demand for all the pots it can manufacture. Prank D. Pelicano had a large ex- hibit of his new dahlias at the Los Angeles flower show, October 20-26. The largest shipping trade in chrys- anthemums in his history is being ex- perienced bv J. A. Axell. JAMES T. Lynch. Lancaster County Florlstt' Assceiatlon. The monthly meeting of the Lancas- ter County Florists' Association was held at the home of Elmer Weaver, Lancaster, Pa„ October 20, The first thing of course was a trip through the greenhouses inspecting the roses which were in excellent condition, having broken just right after their summer's rest, and producing flowers in profusion. When one remembers the look of the stock when it was first received and planted and walks through the houses now it scarcely seems possible that they are the same plants. In the carnation house there is more variety, some are good and some are not so good, but fortunately for the grower none are really bad. A bed of two-year-old Benora is producing a good crop of flowers and look as if they might be a profitable carry-over. Unlike Chester county we are not a mushroom growing section and the mushroom houses of Mr. Weaver's proved an attractive end of the es- tablishment especially to the ladies of 'the party, Loyd and Paul Weaver are putting up a house for carnations that are to be grown exclusively as a rooted cutting proposition and the plants have started nicely and the house is nearly finished ready to show what young blood can do. At Chas. M. Weaver's, adjoining, sweet peas are the principal crop in some of the houses and as a side line pompon chrysanthemums are grown, not by the thousands, but by the hun- dred thousands. Everything here is produced in quantity and if I were to give figures they would be considered an exaggeration. If the rows of sweet peas were to be measured it would be by miles, not by feet. Gladioli bulbs are here in the some propor- tions and the working end of the es- tablishment is on an equally large scale with Its own refrigerating plant and water system. When it was too dark to wander around the greenhouses the party retired to the home of the host, Elmer Weaver. Mrs. Weaver, assisted by a corps of young ladies served an elab- orate luncheon to the 75 or more present. The business session then began with President W. B. Girvln in the chair. The flower show to be staged November 10-12, was discussed from every angle. Tickets were given the members to sell and every one urged to make a display and to help secure novelties from the trade, the latter be- ing considered not difficult as Lancas- ter county is beginning to spend freely for novelties and finds that it pays. Because of this class of exhibits it will be well represented. Before the ad- journment, M, J. Brinton of Christiana, Pa„ was called on to give an account of a hunting trip he took with Mrs. Brinton in the wilds of New Bruns- wick, He was fortunate enough to get a large deer and a black bear, along with smaller game and quanti- ties of fish. A rising vote of thanks was ten- dered Elmer Weaver and his wife for their hospitality and the meeting ad- journed into a social session. Presi- dent Girvin, of Leola, invited the next meeting to be held at his place, which was accepted. D. T. Connor of the Lord & Burnham Co, was a visitor. Albert M. Hebe, Sec'y. Brookings, S, D, — The annual chrys- anthemum show of the South Dakota State college will be staged here, Oc- tober 31-November 5, with about 11,- 000 plants in 300 varieties being pre- pared for the exhibition. Dr. N, E. Hansen, of the South Dakota State college, department of horticulture, this city, is manager of the show. 1921. The American Florist. 729 DUTCH BLLBS *" ^'"'*' ^'' Holland-Grown Florists who have visited us and have seen our handle one grade only — THE BEST. Holland has had a very favorable growing seas on the ground we were able to select the best from th three thousand well organized establishments engage florists to visit and inspect our stock, as we are then a IMPORTANT — Prices quoted here are F. O. B. Freight charges are much less, as we ship from Chic York. The prices are very reasonable for the high qu lower than last year. ORDER TODAY. HYACINTHS Per 100 Per 1000 First Size $7.50 $70.00 Second Size 6.00 52.50 We supply the above in the varieties listed below: Gertrude — Rosy pink. Gieantea — Fine blush pink. Marconi — ^Brig'ht pink. Lady Derby — Delicate rose. La Victoire — Brilliant carmine red. Q,ueen of the Pinks — Lovely pink. Cardinal Wiseman — Briglit rose. Roi Des Beiges — I>ark red. Bismarck — Lig-lit blue. Grand Maitre — Fine, deep porcelain blue. Queen of the Blues — Fine, liglit blue with beautiful sil- very shade. King of the Blues — Deep, glossy blue. Yellow Hammer — Golden yellow. King of the Yellows — Bright, golden yellow. PINK SHADES Per 100 Per 1000 Flamingo — White, flaked pink $4.25 $40.00 Rose Lulsante — Deep rose 3.26 30.00 AVHITE SHADBS La Reine — (Queen Victoria); white, slightly shaded rose 2.25 17.00 STRIPED SHADES Duchess De Parma — Bright orange-scarlet.. 2.60 23.00 Keizer.skroon — Crimson-scarlet, edged bright yellow 2.50 22.00 DOUBLE EARLY TULIPS Bonle De Neige — Pure white $2.75 $23.00 Couronne D'Or — Gold, yellow, flushed orange 2.75 25.00 La Candeur — Pure white .j.. . 2.75 26.00 lUnrillo — Finest pink $2.25 $17.50 Mr. Van Der Hoef — A beautiful, golden yellow 3.50 32.00 Tournesol — Red, bordered yellow 3.50 30.00 Titian — Red, bordered yellow 3.50 33.00 Tearose — A beautiful, pale yellow 3.00 28,00 bulbs, expressed satisfaction as to our quality. We on and by having our own experienced Holland buyer e large number of bulb growers. There are more than d in growing bulbs in Holland. We gladly invite ssured that you will purchase your bulbs from us. CHICAGO. You have no duty or broker's fees to pay. ago and save you the heavy freight charges from New ality of bulbs we offer and are Twenty to Fifty per cent DARAVIN TULIPS All florists should include Darwin Tulips in their list. It is the most admired of all Tulips and very profitable for Mothers' Day. LATE MAY FLOWERING TULIPS Per 100 Per 1000 Gesneriana Lutea — Large, pure yellow $2.75 $25.00 Gesneriana Spathulata — Scarlet, blue base.. 2.75 25.00 Inglescombc Yellow — Yellow 2.75 25.00 Isabella — Cream 2.75 25.00 Mrs. Moon — yellow 2.75 25.00 Maiden's Blush (Picotee) — White, rosy mar- gined, turning to a bright, pale crimson 2.75 2S.0O Parisian Yellow — Deep yellow 2.75 25,00 NARCISSI SINGLE NARCISSI Barrli Conspicuus — Pale yellow $3.00 Cervantes — (Winter Gold), Yellow 5u00 Emperor — Brilliant golden yellow Mother Bulbs 5.00 Round Bulbs 3.50 Empres.s — Yellow. Mother Bulbs 5.00 Round Bulbs 3.50 Golden Spur — Deep yellow. Mother Bulbs 4.50 Round Bulbs 3.2S King Alfred — Uniform rich golden yellow. Mother Bulbs 10.00 Poeticus Ornatus — Pure white. Double Nose 3.00 Poeticus Pheasant's Bye — Pure white 2,75 Princeps — Yellow. Double Nose 4.00 Round Bulbs 3.25 Sir Watkln — Yellow. Mother Bulbs 4,75 Round Bulbs 3.00 Victoria — Yellow. Mother Bulbs 5.00 Round Bulbs ZJSO JONaUILS Single, Sweet Scented — Golden yellow $2,25 $28.00 45.00 45.00 30.00 45.00 30.00 42.50 30.00 95.00 38.00 25.00 37.00 30.00 44.00 33.00 47.00 30.0O $21.00 Special Discount of 10% on all Dutch Bulbs if Cash with Order, HARDY JAPANESE LILIES Fresh Bulbs Now Here. Rubrum and Magnificum. Plant a Few Cases Early. Siize Bulbs Price Inches In Case * Per Case 8 to 200 $25.00 8 to 10 180 25.00 9 to 10 150 22.50 10 to 11 120 25.00 10 to 12 100 21.00 Size Inches 11 to 12 12 to 14 13 toa5 14 to 15 Bulbs Price In Case Per Case 90 $21.00 65 Large Mammoth 20.00 S5 Large Mammoth 20.00 45 Large Mammoth 20.00 AMERICAN BULB CO., 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, III. Boston, Mass. CHRYSANTHEMXIMS UNSETTLE MARKET. The market this week has been very quiet. At the opening it had promise of brisk business but it suddenly went to pieces when the excessive supply of chrysanthemums arrived. While they slow up conditions generally they are of very poor quality for the most part though there are some good Pacific Chrysolora and Oconta coming' in also fair Hallidays. Weather con- ditions have been rather against the carnations which have gone down in price again, about 2.5 per cent. The call for wedding flowers has also passed. White flowers are now selling as low as other stock. Orchids are really the only flowers which have more than held their own, good speci- mens selling at $12 a dozen against .¥7..50 and .$9 a week ago. Violets are more plentiful with few and small buyers for them. Roses are inclined to be unsteady; the first and last of the week they bring a fair price, but during mid-week they go beg=:ing. There is little outlook for a good mar- ket until the chrysanthemum season is over. ' NOTES. I The directors of the Flower Ex- I change held their annual banquet at i Young's hotel October 22. The speak- ers were A. Christensen, G. Goddard and E. Stickel. It was announced that a 20 per cent, dividend would be de- clared this year. Chas. Bean has opened a new store at the Andrews square station of the Dorchester tunnel. Visitor: S. Gilbert, New York. E. F. S. Rhinelander, Wi.s. — Mrs. Hazel Willette will open a flower store in the Roumad building at an early date, to be known as the Crawford Flower & Music Shop. 730 The American Florist. Oct. 29, CHRYSANTHEMUMS FANCY DOUBLE POMPONS Our Roses Are in Full Crop CURRENT PRICE LIST-SnWect to Market Ctan^e. Very Choice RUSSELL. COLUMBIA. PRE3IIEB, CBUSADBB 100 Fancy Long: $20.00 Good Medium $10.00 to IB. 00 Good Short 6.00 to 8.00 BCTXEBFLT AND OPHELIA Long $12.00 Medium $ 8.00 to 10.00 Short 5.00 to 6.00 SUNBURST Long $10.00 Medium 8.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 WHITE KILLAKNET Per 100 Lors $10.00 Medium 8.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 ASSORTED ROSES SPECIAIi OFFERING Good fresh Rosea, our selection, In Iota of 200 or more, as follows: Per 100 Good medium lengths $8.00 Good short lengths 5.00 CHRYSANTHESIUMS Choice, large flowers, $3.00 to $4.00 per dozen. Pompons, 50c to 75c per bunch. New Fancy Ferns, per 1,000 $3.00 Adiantum, per 100 1.60 to 2.0( Spreneeri. per 100 3.00 Galax, green, per 1,000 2.00 Galax, bronze, per 1,000 2.00 Aspara^rns Sprays, per bunch. .35 to .iO Of miscellaneous flowers now coming into market, we will procure for our customers the best at lowest market prices. A trial order solicited. In buying direct of the g^rower you are assured of fresh stock at all times, and the most even run of quality possible. BASSEH & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONES: CENTRAL 1457 Oreenhonses: Hinsdale, ni., and GrepE Station, HI. Notice: — We close at 5 o'clocfe vreek days). OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash Ave., CfilCKiO, ILL. Closed all day Sundays Chicago. STOCK IS IN LARGE SUPPLY. Stock is in heavy supply at this writing and is obtainable in large lots at bargain prices. Roses are very plentiful in practically all the varie- ties grown for this market, especially Mrs. Chas. Russell, Columbia, Premier, Cl-usader, Ophelia, Butterfly, Sun- burst, White Killarney, Milady, Ward, Dunlop, Hearst, Montrose, Victor, Golden Rule, Ophelia, Nesbit, Cecile Brunner, etc. American Beauty roses are none too plentiful. Carnations are arriving in larger numbers and have also dropped considerably in price. Chrysanthemums are reaching the market in heavy .supply from local greenhouses and prices are so low that the California shippers have had trouble in disposing of some of their re- fused shipments the past week. Pom- pons are in large supply and it looks as if the heavy cuts of local chrysan- themums and pompons will put a stop to the importation from distant points to this market at least. The early demand from the south for All Saints' Day is very disappointing, which many dealers attribute to the fact that the buyers are placing their orders with the California growers in- stead of in this market. Sweet peas are more plentiful and the same holds true of single violets. Lilies are hold- ing their own and callas find ready buyers. Orchids are seen in! large numbers but the supply of lily of the valley is none too large. Daisies, cornflowers, feverfew and other mis- cellaneous stock is included in the shipments. The wholesalers are mak- ing every effort to move the stock, but considerable sacrificing has to be done in order to make room for the new shipments. CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW. Arpajigements for the annual exhibi- tion of the Chrysanthemum Society of DOMINION EAST TO WEST, DETROIT, CLEVELAND, CINCINNATI, ST. LOUIS, KANSAS CITY, NORTH TO SOUTH. OMAHA. COUNCIL BLUFFS, MINNEAPOLIS, ST. PAUL. MILWAUKEE, ARE TRIBUTARY TO CHICAGO, AND BUY HEAVILY ON THIS MARKET. Do you get your stock at second-hand ? Or do you buy direct in the world's greatest source of supply for cut flowers ? OLD. RELIABLE. ESTABLISHED. SURE. Kennicot^Kothers (S> WHOLESALE FLORISTS-^ 1921. The American Florist. 731 PETER REINBER6, 'NO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 Cast Randolph St., CHICAGO Roses-Carnations-'Mums ftny Dirept From the Grower ^iiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiHiiiiiriiiiiiiniiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiriiniiiiiiiiiiiniiniiniiii CURRENT PRICE T TCT^ Subject to chance vrlthont notice Xj1.0 -L iiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiL- I MRS. CHAS. RUSSEIil, Per 100 I Specials $20.00 to $25. QO I Select 15.00 to 18.00 I Medium . .'. 10.00 to 12.00 I Short e.OO to 8.00 I C01.TJMBIA I Specials 20.00 I Select '. $15.00 to 18.00 I Medium 10.00 to 12.00 I Short 6.00 to S.OO I PREMIISR I Specials 20.00 I Select $15.00 to 18.00 I Medium 10.00 to 12,00 I Short 6.00 to 8.00 AVHITE ItlLLARNEY Per 100 $18.00 SUNBURST, OPHELIA, Specials Select 15.00 Medium $10.00 to 12,00 Short : 6.00 ROSES, Oui> Selection $6.00 Carnations 2.00 to 6.00 Chrysanthemum (White and Yellow).. 3.00 to 5.00 Fansies, per dozen bundhes $2.00 Violets, single $1.50 Sweet Peas 2.00 Adiantum Asparagus, per bunch ySc to 50cJ extra Cancy 75c BoxYTOocI, per bunch 35c Perns, per 1.000 $3.00 Galax, bronze and green. 1.080... 2.00 Leucothoe Sprays to to 2.00 4.00 1.50 1.00 EXTRA SPECIAL, STOCK BILLED ACCORDINGLY SiiiiiMiiitiiitiimiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiimiimiiiiiiiniiiiiiiutiiiiiiiiiiiiiujiiitiiiriiiiiiniiiiii iiiMittiiii uiiiiiiiiii triiiiiiiitiiiiiiitiiii iiiiiniir iiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiii>iiii i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiil= PAUL R. KlylNGSPORN, Manager 182 North Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone, Central 282 CHICAGO America, to be held at the Auditorium hotel in co-operation with the Flor- ists' Club November 16-17, are making excellent progress under the local com- mittee consisting of N. J. Wietor, chairman, W. H. Rudd, C. C. Poll- worth, A. H. Schneider and Fred Lautenschlager, secretary. Admission to the show will be by tickets, which are to be distributed bj' tlje local retail florists, one of them re- cently ordering 10,000 and another 3,000. Tickets will be ready for dis- tribution the latter part of this week and those of the trade who desire them should send their orders immediately to Fred Lautenschlager, secretary, Chicago Florists' Club, 460 West Erie street, Chicago. Telephone Superior 8680. Exhibits should be addressed to Fred Lautenschlager, Flower Show Manager, Auditorium hotel, Chicago, mmmm USE THE Meyer Green Florists' Thread and you will set the two ounces of actual thread to every spool, 16 ounces of thread to the pound, net weight. Write direct to the manufacturer, and you will get the best. Manufactured by The John C. Meyer Thread Co. LOWELl, MASS., U. S. A., Dept. XYZ. 111., and sent by express, all charges prepaid. NOTES. Zech & Mann have been working under a handicap the past two weeks while a new sidewalk was being laid on Randolph street. The job is prac- tically completed or will be by the end of this week. James Condax, who has been in the east for several years arrived here October 22 and is seriously thinking of opening another store in the loop if a suitable location can be obtained. The American Bulb Co. has its lily and Dutch bulb business well cleaned up, and is now preparing for the holi- day trade in imported supplies. 732 The American Florist. Oct. 29, Big Crop of Roses Premier--Columbia"Russell"Sunburst Positively the finest stock in this market, particularly Premier, which is a big buy at the prices quoted. Large Cuts of Carnations All the leading varieties grown for this market — THE BEST. CURRENT PRICE LIST— l?.'''"**^^?,-"'' PREMIER. 100 Special $26.00 Long 20.00 Medium $10. 00 to 15.00 Short 6.00 to 8.00 COLUMBIA. Special $20.00 Long 16.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 6.00 to 8.00 RUSSELL. Without Notice. 100 Long $20.00 Medium 12.00 Short 6.00 SCNBrBST. Long $12.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short ..-. 4.00 to 6.00 CARNATIONS. 100 Fancy $4.00 Good 3.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS. White and Yellow Dozen Small $2.00 Medium 3.00 Large 4.00 GREENS. 1000 Ferns $3.00 Asparagus, bunch 50 Sprengeri .60 WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers of Quality Cut Flowers 30 East Randolph Street, L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 CHICAGO Philip C. Schupp, of the J. A. Bud- long- Co., has the sympathy of the trade in the loss of his father, whose death occurred this week. There were a large number of floral offering's at the funeral which was held from the late residence, 2426 Berwyn avenue, October 26, at 2 p. m., with services at Rosehill chapel. Miss Phyllis Rudd, youngest daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Rudd, and Norman D. Seim were quietly married at the home of the bride's parents, Blue Island, October 21. Mr. and Mrs. Rudd are planning a trip south the coming winter. Miss Lillian Tonner is at Baconton, Ga., where her pecan groves are lo- cated. It is reported that the crops are 25 per cent to 50 per cent greater than last season. H. C. WuUbrand and wife are also down there. Balaban & Katz' new Chicago thea- tre at Lake and State streets, opened Wednesday, October 26. The lobby was completely filled with floral tokens and resembled a small flower show. The Allied Florists' Association has appropriated $600 extra to the Octo- ber fund which will be used in its regular advertising to boost the flower show at the Uptown Exposition. The John Kruchten Co. is having a strong call for lilies, which are hold- ing up in price notwithstanding an overloaded market of practically every other flower. Mrs. Young's Cafeteria, corner Wa- bash avenue and Van Buren street, had a flower day October 27, giving a rose to every customer during luncheon and supper. The E. F. Winterson Co. is show- ing a splendid supply of chrysanthe- mums from the Mt. Greenwood Ceme- tery Association's greenhouses. Glazing Points The Perfection GlazinGr Points ,. (double pointed) are very desirable ;i for florists' use. Per box of 1000, $0.60 ;; Permanite ~ - - (Prepared Putty) Permanite is a well known product and highly recommended for glazing greenhouse sash; also used to pre- vent leaks in gutters, etc. Per 1 gallon can $2.00 Per 5 gallon can 9.50 Machine for using "Permanite," each 6.50 Rubber Patty Bulb, each 1.40 PERMANITE THINNER Cane Sticks Per 100 Per 500 Per lOCO 5 to 7 feet long...$l.75 $8.00 $14.60 Rubber Aprons Good, large size, best quality, can be used either for store or green- house work. Price, each $1.26 Used to thin "Permanite" when same is too heavy for use. Price, per gal $1.50 Complete list of many other items free. One Floral Art Album given free with any order of $25.00 or more. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO., Wltolesale Florists 1324 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO Mention the American Florist when writing A. L. Vaughan & Co. is moving a large quantity of chrysanthemums this week. The shipping demand is hold- ing up well and the city trade is showing signs of improvement. Wietor Bros, cut their first Pink Chieftain chrysanthemums this week and are coming in crop with pom- pons. Their Columbia roses are splen- did and find ready buyers. R. B. Cooke, manager of the Rosery in the Wrigley building, had several nice orders for the opening of the new Chicago theatre. i^iiiiininiiiiiiiiniiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiriiiniiiiiiiniiiiMiiiiiiniii^ [Oriental Goldfish! & Supply Co. i Send tor catalog 'le. | 1 3757 Cottage Grove Ave., Cliicago | ^il.iniiitniniiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiHMiiiiiitiimiiiiiiiiiiiiniiitiiliiliiitllllflliniiililimiT: Vaughan's Seed Store is shipping two cars of Giganteum lily bulbs this week. 1921. The American Florist. 733 ROSES-'MUMS POMPONS Violets, Valley, Lilies, Orchids, Callas Sweet Peas, Calendulas, Daisies, Etc. U^^ Place your regular orders with us. We can supply you with all seasonable stock, in addition to a complete line of Greens. PHONES-- CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-7S4-CEHTRAL 2572 161 North Wabash Ave/Chica^o Oor Cut Flowers Please the Most Discrimiaatiflg Bayers Roses, 'Mums, Pompons, Carnations, Sweet Peas, Valley, Orchids, Callas, Violets, Daisies, Calendulas, and all other miscelloneous sea- sonable stock. Complete line of Greens. JOSEPH POERSTER CO. WHOIiSESAIiE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writinff Frank Oechslin has his stock in splendid condition as usual. The chrysanthemum pot plants and cycla- men are splendid and the poinsettias never were better at this stage than right now. The Joseph Foerster Co. is moving a large number of orange branches heavily fruited which are being used extensively by leading retailers in basket work, etc. Bassett & Washburn are in heavy crop with chrysanthemums, which are in good demand notwithstanding the general market conditions. Louis & James Choromokos, 76 West Washington street, had several large pieces at the opening of the new Chicago theatre. Erne & Co. are handling a large supply of fancy chrysanthemums in addition to their regular line. Hobart E. Humiston, with A. Hen- derson & Co.. is back from an eastern business trip. R. W. Reed, formerly with C. A. Samuelson, has joined the force of A. Lange. A new store will open on Randolph street near Dearborn some time this month. Kennicott Bros. Co. report a strong demand for American Beauty roses. L. Hoechner, of Peter Reinberg, Inc., is away on a business trip. A. Miller visited the growers at Richmond, Ind., October 23. 734 The American Florist. Oct. 29, YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF Z N CUT FLOWERS E » A H N Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is cutting a splendid supply of roses with Colum- bia attracting- much favorable atten- tion. Chrysanthemums are more plentiful at this house. The supply department has been working over- time and made several large ship- ments to the Pacific Coast this week. A. Henderson & Co. say the Dutch bulb business continues good and they are daily expecting another large ship- ment of Japanese lily bulbs. Visitors : Chas. Hughes, Hillsdale, Mich.; Julius Dilloff, representing "Wertheimer Bros., New York; Chas. F. Edgar, representing S. S. Pennock Co., Philadelphia. Pa.; J. P. McCarthy, representing M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Uptown Chicigo Exposition. Commercial Flower Growers' of Chicago. The Commercial Flower Growers' of Chicago met at the Hotel Randolph, Thursday evening, October 20, at S p. m.. President Pearson in the chair. The applications for membership con- sisted of Kaelin Bros., Aspinwal & Ludeke and the Sykora Greenhouse Co. President Pearson gave an illus- trated lecture showing the good work accomplished by the Allied Florists' Association the past season, many of the slides pertaining to the copy , used in the various dailies. The flower show to be held under the auspices of this association at the Uptown Ex-, position at the Broadway Armory, November 1-5, was discussed, and many of those present pledged their support by making exhibits and as- sisting in every way possible. The BroadAvay Armory donated two mag- nificent silver trophies as prizes to be awarded to the grower making the best exhibit of plants and the best display of cut flowers. N. J. Wietor, vice-president of the Chrysanthemum Society of America, was present and received quite a num- ber of pledges from the members to make an exhibit at the show to be held here in conjunction with the an- nual convention of the national so- ciety, November 16-17. There was a lively discussion in re- gard to the importation of chrysanthe- mums from distant markets which was fully covered in a letter mailed to the trade this week by the secre- - tary. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich., made an exhibit of pompons consist- ing of three separate entries which at- tracted much favorable attention. George Ball, of Glen EUyn, was awarded a certificate of merit for his . splendid collection of pompons con- sisting of a large number of Elmer D. Smith & Co.'s novelties. He booked a large number of orders on the strength of his exhibit. Aspinwal & •LuSeke also made a display of splen- didly grown pompons. At a meeting of the board of direc- tors of the Uptown Chicago Exposi- tion Association it was unanimously voted to offer two large loving cups to be awarded as prizes, one to the best display of plants and one for the best display of cutflowers, at the Up- town Exposition, November 1-5, at the Broadway Armory, Broadway and Thorndale avenues. Cutflowers are to be judged Wednes- day, November 2, at 2 p. m., judges be- ing George Franks, Champaign, 111.; W. J. Smyth, and Superintendent Sheely, Lincoln Park greenhouses. Exhibits will be judged by points: 50 for quality, 40 for variety, and 10 points for quantity; total, 100 points. Growers only are eligible to com- pete for the prizes and stock must be grown by the exhibitors. Entries should be made to Peter Pearson. 5732 Gunnison street, telephone Kildare 6418, chairman of the flower show committee of the Uptown Chicago Ex- position, not later than noon, on Mon- day, October 31, no charge being made. Arrangements will be made to call for the cut flowers at your com- mission house. Vases will be fur- nished and the staging will be done by the flower show committee. Every- thing points to the complete success of the exposition and flowers will re- ceive special prominence and publicity. With H. TDieu Schiller, of Schiller the Florist, president of the exposi- tion, it is a foregone conclusion that flowers will be kept in tie: front, and he is ably .assisted by the' following florists, who have bought space and will have individual exhibits : Albert Hall. Clody's Flower Shop, Birchwood Florist, Stollery Bros, and Schiller the Florist. With that end in view Mr. Schiller appointed George Stollery of Stollery Bros, chairman of the deco- rating committee to see that flowers take the prominence to which they are entitled. The trade -should be proud of the florists in Uptown Chicago whose work made this exposition a reality. Peter Peaeson. Chairman Flower Show Committee. Evansville, Ind. DECIDED IMPROVEMENT IN TRADE. There has been a decided improve- ment in trade during the past few weeks. Special affairs and funerals have added to the bulk of the busi- ness and local dealers expect trade to continually improve. Prices are satisfactory. The re-burial of many soldiers killed in France has stimu- lated funeral orders. Most of the out- side flowers have disappeared and the principal varieties on the market now are carnations, chrysanthemums and roses, the latter bringing especially good prices. Mrs. Mary B. Kuebler, wife of Theo- dore Kuebler. florist of this city, died October 23. See obituary column for further particulars. W. B. C. 30 B. Randolph St. CHICAGO liOns Distance Phones Central 3283 Central 32S4 Our Offerings Include: LILIES Absolutely the finest supply of Cut Lilies in this market. ROSES C0LUM3IA RUSSELL White Killarney Butterfly Crusader Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Ward Ophelia Premier MISCELLANEOUS Valley Cattleyaa Calendulas CARNATIONS CHRYSANTHEMUMS SWEET PEAS VIOLETS GREENS Plumosus Sprengeri Bronze and Green Galax Ferns Adiantum Smilax Mexican Ivy Boxwood 1921. The American Florist. 735 Fall Business is opening up strong for those who Dse Budlong's Flowers Line Up with the Progressive Element of the Trade and Make Your Business Grow RUSSELL COLUMBIA PREMIER MILADY HEARST OPHELIA Autumn Roses Do you want a good White Rose ? If so, order our Double White Killarney, the only good white on the Chicago market. SUNBURST BUTTERFLY DUNULOP MONTROSE NESBIT U^^ Use Nesbit Roses ; they more than serve the purpose of Sweet Peas CARNATIONS ^"■"oVolKaS.^ir" in Good Supply CHRYSANTHEMUMS--White-Yellow--Pink Use Our Valley for Your Wedding Work Once Tried You Will Not Be Satisfied with Any Other All Greens: Ferns, Adiantum, Plumosus, Sprengeri, Mexican Ivy If you want good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best located Wholesale Cut Flower House. J. A. Budlong Co. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Wholesale Cut Flowers and OP€€ns 184-186 North Wabash Ave., fa°K.. CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Si^ecialty SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. \ We are In dally touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can reply upon orders sent ua receiving such benefit. WE ABE CLOSED ALIi DAY SUNDAY. Prices As Low As Others. St. Louis, Mo. IMPROVED DEMAND CONTINUES The improvement in the demand for cut flowers continues. Stock is in ex- cellent condition and is arriving on the market in good quantities. The weather has been exceptionally •warm and has increased the supply of out- side stock. Growers in the northern part of the city have been sending in some very good dahlias and some single and double cosmos. Weddings are becoming more numerous and this helps out the higher grade of stock. Cut flowers have been cleaning up daily, all stock received is readily dis- posed of and at good prices. Pot plants are more plentiful. A few cyclamens made their appearance dur- ing the past week. Hydrangeas have also arrived in quantity. Jerusalem cherries are now a common item. Roses are the chief item and are arriving in excellent condition. The stems are getting much longer while the blooms are of greater size. 736 The American Florist. Oct. 29, Southern Wild Smilax, $7.50 per case THE E. F. VVINTERSOW CO., Long Wstmce Telephone. Cemraieool LhlCftgO, 111. ERNE A rOMPANY 30 E. Randolph Street -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Xlxe Ove Oj:iatt Co., Inc. Preservers of Natural Foliages \^\ PORTE, IND* Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets, Florists' Supplies and Decorative Noveltie There has been an enormous call for roses lately and the market is soon cleared. Premier is -the best all around variety, bringing good prices. Columbia, Butterfly, Ophelia and Mrs. Chas. Russell are coming in in good quantities. Milady, Ward, Cecile Brunner and White Killarney are on the short side. Carnations are very much improved in quality. Stems are nearly back to normal and the blooms are fairly solid. Nearly all of the varieties are seen on the market in colors ranging from white to red, the former slow in arriving. Dahlias of good quality are still plentiful and are bringing exceptional prices considering the market. Blooms are good, some of the red varieties measuring six inches across. Cosmos are plentiful and sell very cheaply. Some good pinks, whites and reds are obtainable in good quantities. They are to be had in both single and double types. Local growers are shipping some good chrysanthemums to the market daily. The stock is of excellent quality. Both pompons, and singles are on the mar- ket. Golden Glow and Early Frost still have the best blooms. There is a brisk demand for them and it is expected it will increase until Christ- mas. Orchids sell well and bring good prices. Cattleya labiata is the chief variety to be obtained. Small quantities of cypripediums are arriv- ing and go quickly. Lily of the val- ley is much improved in quality, due to the bright weather and meets a good demand in wedding bouquets. Violets are in much better condition but there is still room for improve- ment. Calendulas are also better Greens, Asparagus sprengeri and plumosa are meeting a good demand. Bittersweet, oak leaves dyed in shades of red and green, straw flowers and feverfew are to be had in good quan- tities. Among the pot plants are good Boston ferns, begonias, Jeru- salem cherries, hydrangeas and cylamens. A few chrysanthemums are obtainable in pots. Dracaenas and pandanus are in good demand. CHEYSANTHEMTJM SHOW The annual chrysanthemum show at the Missouri Botanical Garden will open November 7, and will be one of the largest and best that has ever been given by the garden. It will be staged in the new Floral display house, which will be lighted by elec- tric lights and will permit the show to be open until 10 p. m. The exhibi- tion has not previously been open at Decorative Evergreens New Crop and All Guaranteed. Quotations are as follows: Per 1,000 Galax leaves, less than case lots $ 1.50 Per Case Galax leaves, medium size, cases of 10,000 7.50 Galax leaves, large size, cases of 10,000 10.00 Galax, in ten case lots $7.00 and 8.50 Per 1.000 Fancy and Dagger Ferns 3.00 Fancy and Dagger Ferns, cases of 5,000 1.50 Leucbthoe Sprays, 10 to 12 inches.... 2.00 Leucothoe Sprays, 14 to 18 inches.... 3.50 Leucothoe Sprays, 20 inches and up.. 5.00 Per Bag Green Sheet Moss, per five bushel bags 2.00 Per 1,000 Mountain Laurel Branches, 16 to 20 in. 4.00 Hemlock Branches, 24 to 36 inches.. 5.00 Per 100 lbs. Magnolia Leaves, prepared 15.00 Wild Sniilax, per case 4.00 "We are the original dealers, established 1893. We sell stock, not trash. Others may have it, we have it. Satisfaction or money back. For prompt shipment send ca,sh. E. J. PRITCHARD fi CO., Elk Park,N.C. Mention the American Florist when writinfj GREEN SHEET MOSS Fadeless, per bag, $3.50 Natural, " " 1.75 KNUD NIELSEN Evergreen, Ala. Mention the American Florist when writing fiolden Yellow Sweet Peas McClenahan's Yellow Flower Dye Send for sufficient to make one quart. Price 51.00, prepaid. MCCLENAHAN'S GREENHOUSES 40th and Phillips Sts., Oklahoma City, Okla. Prepared Magnolia Bronze, Violet, Green, Red. Prepared Oak Sprays Prepared Beech Sprays Dyed Green Sheet Moss Fancy and Dagger Ferns Southern Wild Smilsuc Write or wire The Decorative Greens Go. KINSTOIV, AliA. H. C. AVillis Dnncan Jackson Mention the American Florist when writing ARE YOU USING Cut Evergreens FOR FUNERAL WORK? They are more satisfactory — they cost you less — it is fashionable to use them. Then why not get in line and order them from us? Place an order for shipment each 1st and 15th. THUJA OCCIDENTAUS TSUGA CANADENSE With or without fruit are the sellers. Ordfci* a sample shipment today. BOTANICAL NURSERY CO. \VILD FliOIVBRS 1 103 Court St., LAPEER, MICH. D. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYrHING IHE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arcta St., Philadelphia, Pa. 1921. The American Florist. 737 John Kruchten Co « 30 East Randolph Street, (Not Incorporated) WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. FLOWER GROWERS TELEPHONE ^ I Jobbers in Florists' Supplies | I Headquarters of the Cudahy Roses | m Plione Main 1245. P. O. Box 506 IWIII litf iil IICISIS VlflC 1 = 444-446 MUwaukee Street ■▼IILvVMwI\CLf vVldi = %iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiDiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiin^ ¥lioMe Hover M(5J'KeU Pittsburgh. Oct. 26. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, spl., per doz. 7.50 60.00 fey., per doz. 6.00 45.00 ex.. per doz. 6.00 35.00 No. 1. per doz. 2.00 15.00 American Legion .. 6.00® 26.00 Killarney B.OO® 15.00 Maryland 6.00® 15.00 Sunburst 6.00® 15.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 6.00® 16.00 Russell 6.00® 30.00 Columbia 6.00® 26.00 Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 Hilda 5.00® 15.00 Premier 6.00® 30.00 Madam Butterfly ... 6.00® 20.00 Carnations 3.00® 6.00 Pompons, per boh 50® 1.00 Calendulas 2.00® 4.00 Chrysanthemums, per doz. 2.00® 6.00 Dahlias 6.00® 8.00 Lilies 26.00 Valley 8.00 Perns, per 1.000 3.00 (?alax, per 1.000 2.00 Plumosus. per bunch .50 Sprengerl, per bunch .60 Smilax, per doz. strings.... 3.00 Sweet Peas 2.00 Cincinnati, Oct. 26. ' Per 100 Roses, Premier 6.00® 18.00 Russell 6.00® 18.00 Columbia 6.00® 18.00 Butterfly 6.00® IS. 00 ■White Killa.rney ... 6.00® 18.00 Pink Killa.rney 6.00® 18.00 " Sunbur.st 6.00® 18.00 " Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 6.00® 18.00 Ophelia 6.00® 18.00 ■Pahy DoU , .S.OO® 4.00 A.k Snillax. per string 15® -?5 Tlubrum 4.00® « oo Lftucot.hoe "^ "0 work accomplished. All retailers are invited to attend this important meet- ing and learn of the advantages of membership and extending their busi- ness by means of this organization. The Philadelphia Growers' Cut Flower Market is increasing its line each week. Columbia and Premier roses are leading features. Manager Lynch is much pleased with the out- look. Berger Bros, are handling chrysan- themums of quality in variety, carna- tions, roses and sweet peas are also important items. K. ket of Modern Glass B*irat-class stock and service. Usual discount. We reach the whole of Utah and to Central part of Nevada and Idaho Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery* Mention the American Florist when writing FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTEH: October 31. Gustavsholm, Swedish-American Line (Goth- enburg'-Finland). FROM BOSTON, Missouri, I. M. M. Lines (Antwerp). November 1. Verentia. Australian Service Lines (Austra- lia-New Zealand). United States, Scandinavian -American Lines (Christiana-Copenhagen). Alpine Range, Furness Lines (Leith-Dundee). Union City, United States Navigation Lines (London-Liverpool). November 2. Paris, French Line (Havre). Monadnock, French Line (Bordeaux). Lituania, Baltic American Line (Danzig- Libau). FROM BOSTON, Vasconia, Cunard-Anchor Line (London). FROM MONTREAL, Verbania, Cunard-An- chor Line (London). November 3. Albania, Cunard-Anchor Line (Liverpool). Providence, Fabre Line (Marseilles). FROM PHILADELPHIA, Manchester Ma- riner, Furness Lines (Manchester). FROM PHILADELPHIA, River Orontes, Cu- nard-Anchor Line (Greece-Egypt). November 4. Vulcan City, United States Navigation Lines (Hamburg). November 5. Westerdyk, Holland-America Line (Rotter- dam). McKeesport, Cosmopolitan Line (Havre- Dunkirk). Archimeded, I. M. M. Lines (Manchester). Minnekahda, I. M, M. Lines (Hamburg). Carmania, C3unard- Anchor Line (Southamp- ton-Cherbourg). Vellavia, Cunard-Anchor Line (London). Columbia, Cunard-Anchor Line (Glasgow). Palermo, Navigazione Generate Italiana (Naples-Genoa). Ponce, Porto Rico Line (San Juan-May a- guez). FROM GALVESTON. Andyk, Holland-Amer- ica Line (Rotterdam). FROM NEW ORLEANS, Alexandria, I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). FROM MONTREAL, Cornishman, I. M. M. Lines (Avonmouth). FROM MONTREAL, Megantic, I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). FROM BALTIMORE, Mackinaw, I. M. M. Lines (Hamburg). FROM NEW ORLEANS, America, Swedish- American Lines (Gothenburg). ENGLAND You can "Saj It With Flowers" to anyone in the British Isles through Bees' Flower Senice. {Members F. T. D.) Bold Street LIVERPOOL Steamers arriv- ing at or leaving an; port can be served at a lew hours' notice. (.Members F. T. D ', CHICAGO 75 E. Adams St. HENRY EVANSTON, ILL. cen'.?.¥s.. Members ai Florists' Telegraph Delivery. CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 538-534 RACE STBEET. Suooesaor to the HILL FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Kansas City, Mo.|^=^^ Samuel Murray 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. OMAlin, NEB. Bess & Swoboda FLORISTS HIS Farflum St. 1501 and ussz Members at Florists' Telegraph Dellverr. Chicago < fCongr I cc I 520 Sc Congress Flower Shop CONGRESS HOTEL 520 South Michigan Ave. BROOKLYN, N. V. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST EleTen Stores ""store- Lewis Ave Cor. Hancock St. Telegraph orders delivered to all parta, of New York City, Brooklyn and Long Island. Member of Florists' Telesrapli Delivery. 744 The American plorist. Oct. 29, 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. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Members of Florists' Telegraph DeliTery Mention the American Florist when writing CLEVELAND, O. AMD VICINITV. BRAMLEY & SON 1811 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers In the City Mention the American Florist when toritinp KANSAS CITV, MO. The Apollo Flower Shop 4 East 11th Street We Carry the Loreest Stock of Cut Flowers In the City. We Please the People. Home Ph.: Main 3662 Bell Ph.: Main 1024 Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Jfemberg of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writina Milwaukee, Wis.-< FOX'S Incorporated 437-39-4 1 Milwaukee Street Members of Florists' Telecraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writina Lang Floral & Nursery Co. 1^14 Main Street. Dallas. Texas. "Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Texas, Oklahoma, H/Oulsiana. New Mexico. No orders too large, none too small. Members of Florists' Teleirraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writina City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. T. — Eyres, 106 State St. Albany, N. Y. — Canker's. Boston, Mass. — Penn, the Florist. Boston, Mass. — Houghton Gorney Fl. Shop. Bronx. New York — Fordham 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 — Bohannon Flower Shop. Chicago — Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St. Chicago — Congress Flower Shop. Chicago — A. Lange, 77-79 E. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller. The Florist. "W. Madison, Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., Buckingham PI. Chicago — Henry Wittbold & Son. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co- Cinclnnatl, O. — H. W. Sheppard. Cleveland, O. — Bramley &. Son. Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland, O.— The Park Floral Co. Cleveland, O.- — The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs. Colo. — Pikes Peak PI. Co. Dallas. Tex.- — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O. — J. W. Rodgers. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — Central Floral Co., B'way. Detroit, Mch. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. El Paso, Tex. — Potter Floral Co. Evanston, HI. — Henry Wittbold & Son. Galesburg, HI. — FUlsbury's Flower Stores. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Fl. Co Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith Floral Co.. Inc. Hartford. Conn. — "Welch's Flower Shop. Hartford. Conn. — Geo. G. McClunle Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt. Kansas City, Mo. — W. J. Barnes. Kansas City. Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — Apollo Flower Shop, The Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City, Mo. — "Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. Knoxville. Tenn, — Baum's Home of Flowers La Crosse, Wis. — Salzer Floral Gardens. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey. Liverpool, Eng. — Bee's, Ltd. Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewlld Greenhouses. Memphis, Tenn. — Memphis Floral Co. Miami, Fla. — The Exotic Gardens. Milwaukee, Wis. — Pox's, Incorporated. Montreal, Que., Can. — Dominion Floral Co. Nashville, Tenn, — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — The Rosary Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. New Britain, Conn. — Welch's Flower Shop. New Orleans, La. — Matalrle Ridge Nur. Co- New Orleans, La. — Chas. Eble. New Orleans, La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New Rochelle, N. Y. — New York Floral Co New York — A. Eckrlch, 924 Madison Ave. New York — A. T. Bunyard, Madison Ave. New York — Broadway Florist. New York — Chatmas Florists, 2726 8th 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 — Irene Hayes. New York — Kottmiller. New York — Malandre Bros. New York — Matthew A. Battista. New York — A. Meyer, 1062 Madison Ave. New York — Olympia Florist. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. Oklahoma City, Okla. — Furrow & Co. Omaha. Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. Famum St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Paterson, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Philadelphia, Pa. — Charles H. Crakelow. Philadelphia. Pa. — J. J. Harbermehl's Sons. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McCHments. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co. Pittsburgh. Pa.^Mrs. E. A. Williams Roanoke, "Va.- — Fallon, Florist. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons. Salt Lake City, Utah — Evans Floral Co. Salt Lake City. Utah — Miller Floral Co. Staten Island. N. Y. — Alex S. George. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. Savannah. Ga. — John Wolf. Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Seattle, Wash. — Rosaia Bros. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. St. Louis, Mo. — P. H Weber. St. Louis. Mo. — Grimpi & Gorly. St. Paul, Minn. Holm S OlsoD 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cltiei and for all points in the Northwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the largest stock; the greatpst variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Mention the American Florist nohen toritino SEATTLE, WASB. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Ifembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing SAVANNAH, GA. l iigiMamiiH iMWiK f John Wolf m The Largest Grower I of Cut Flowers in the South SI Q^Q ESIQIQIBIB QB E31!3IQ !IilQiE0IE3BIQIQ!Q{QIB!!IieiQ E Mention the American Florist when writina NEW ORLEANS, LA. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Members of Florists' Telesraph Deltvery. Mention the American Florist when writing KNOXVILLE, TENN. Baum's Home of Flowers Personal attention given to orders For Knoxville and East Tennessee. Member F. T. D. FOR ST. LOUIS WIRE Grimm & Gorly St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson. Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists. Terre Haute. Ind. — J. G. Helnl & Sons. Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Washington, D. C. — Bla'cklstone, Inc. "Washington, D. C. — Geo. H. Cooke. Washington, D. C. — Louise Flower Shop. "Washington, D. C. — Cude Bros. Washington, D. C. — Geo. C. Shaffer. Wichita, Kan. — W. H. Culp & Co. "Worcester, Mass. — Littlefleld, Florist. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop. Yonkers. N. Y. — New York Floral Co. 1921. The American Florist. 745 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Jjeading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. BINYARD, NEW YORK, 413 Madison Ave. Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. Summer Season. Mention the American Florist when writing Hession MadiBon Ave. and 76 St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers BEST IN THE MARKET AT REASONABIiE PRICES Plant Specialists ,oS-%5 Member ot FlorUts' Telecrapli Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Bronx, New York City Fordham Florist 421 East Fordham Road Telephone: Fordham 3975 Mention the American Florist when writing NEW YORK. Telephone Audubon 6618 Bstabllahed 19«« Olympia Florist (PZTTBR LAMBOS A CO.) 3799 Broadway, S. W. Cor. 158th St. liTRElSH CUT FLOfirERS DAILY Orders from Other Cities filled with promptness Mention the American Florist when writing New York's Favorite Flower Shop FIttb AvecM at SSth Street Member F. T. D. Ass'n. Mention the American Florist when writing NEW yORK Chatmas Florists CHATMAS BROS. 2726 Eighth Avenue Bet. 144th and 145th Sts. Telephone Audubon 6044. Orders frou Other Cities Promptly Filled Mention the American Florist when writing GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO ALFRED HANNA & SONS will fill your orders for Designs and Cut Flowera in Michigan. BRANCHES: RITZ-CASLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOHMILLER 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing NEW YORK. Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd St. 'Phone, Columbas 68S3 The name "Malandre Brothers" on a boz of flowers is a Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. Member* of Florleta' Telesrapli DeUverr. Mention the American Florist when writing PITTSBURGH. PA. A.W. Smith Co. KEENAN BliDO. I^arsest Floral EstabllBhrnent in America Establiiihed 1814 Incorporated 1909 Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing NEW yORK. BROADWAY aORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. Cor., 72d St. phone Colnmbng 6468 Branch: 840 Westcnester Ave., Bronx. Phone: Intervale 4990. Mention the American Florist when writing WICHITA, Kansas ^^„'1S"" W. H. CUIiP & COMPAJVY Quality Flowers Personal Service Members F. T. J>. Mention the American Florist when writing EI Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co*. Momlers of Florists' Ttelegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansa<> City, Mo. Eansas and Weatera Missouri. Up-to-date Service. P. T. D. Est 1890 Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writing NEW yORK EstabUshed 1849 David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders by Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 1S52-1553 Colambns Mention the American Florist when «)HHnj7 MEMPHIS. TENN. Memphis Floral Company MAIN AND UNION WIRB V9 Mention the American Florist when writing Oklahoma City OKLAHOMA FURROW & CO. 205 W. Main St. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing FREY & FREY 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members ot Floriata' Telegraph DellvnT. Mention the American Florist when writing J. W. BODGEBS Elhg' BnUdlns Tlavf An O Sonth Jefferson Street l-'dj' lUH, VF. Telegraph orders for Dayton will receive our immediate and careful attention. Mention the American Florist when writing 746 The American Florist. Oct. 29, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading RetaUers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. DETROIT'S Leading Florists JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS 1314 Broadway PHILIP BREITMETER, - Presl' 'nt Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. c^iu y\iu\< iw^^a^ Metalrie Ridge Nursery Co., Lid, LEADING RETAIL FLOiltSTS^, BOJU ORCHISS VlOb»TS "Penn, The Telegraph Florist' Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Mention the American Florist when writino Worcester's Shop of Quality and Service Randall's Flower Shop 22 Pearl St., WORCESTER, MASS. Member F T. D. r.T.D.: Mention the American Florist tohen writing Send Telegraph, Telephone or Mail Orders for florist's 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 when writing wnsHiiiGTon, d. c BLACKlSTONE,i"c. 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service Mention the American Florist when w-itina Telephones : Lenox 2352 Lenox 7019 1062 Madison Ave., Near 80th St. NEW YORK Orders from other cities promptly filled. Mention the American Florist when writing TORONTO, can. Canada's Beat Known and Moat Reliable Florist Only the Best 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere In Canada and guarantee sate arrival. Mention the American Ftorist when writing Nashville, storbI Chattanooga and Atlanta MEMBER FJorJsfs' ^Jegrsph J)eJitreru Mention the American Florist when writino New York 44 Carmine Street Phone 1274 Spring Outof Town and Steamer Orders Promptly Filled Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenne Mall or telegraphic orders promptly and moat carefully executed. Members of Florists' Telegraph DeUvery Mention the American Florist when writino Dunlop's vvnsiiiriGTON. d. c Mention the American Florist ivhen loritina BROOKLVN, n. y. JAMES WEIR,lnc. FLORIST 334 Fulton St.. cor. Fierrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good care and prompt attention. Phones 270-271 Main. Mention the American Florist when "'^I'itinfj ^if^^a Washington, D.C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Orders ivlll be care- (oUy eared for' by MICHIGAIi. Henry Smith Floral Co., Inc. Wholesale and Retail Florists of Grand Rapida. Mention the American Florist when writing 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 an ' Service Assured Mention the American Florist when writing Louise Flower Shop Connecticnt Ave., at N. St., N. W. Miss Louise W. Daugherty, Proprietress Phones— Franklin SS'ID, 3841, 8848 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when "•■'•iting (T Cincinnati, O. ^ K HARDESTY & CO. 150 East Fourth Street THE BEST THAT GROWS. ,,, EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. Mention the American Florist when writing New York's SHOP OF QUALITY Irene Hayes,inc F. T. D. 799 Park Avenue Telephone Rhinelander 0202 and 0203 Mention the American Florist when writing .1921. The American Florist. 747 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS WELCH'S HARTFORD. COMN. Flower Shop Also Store at New Britain, Oonn. ElstabUshed 18S5. Members of Florists' Xelegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Colorado Springs, Col Wholesale and Betail Pikes Peak Floral Co. Orders Caretnlly Execnted Members of Florists' Teleerraph Delivery. DENVER, COLO. yhc Park «.LeillIS.PruideiL A lOrCtl V^O* I.r.NEHUN.Snmir;. GALESBURG, ILL. AND CENTRAL ILLINOIS Pillsbury's Flower Stores Your orders will receive careful attention. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. KANSAS CITY, MO. FL ORIS T Established over 30 years. Southwest comer of 11th and McGee Sts. CUDE BROS.Ca FLORISTS l2l«rST.NM( MASMINOTCKOa WASfflNfiTON D. C. Gudes^ Hembors of Florists" Telegraph Bellvery. =\ LOUISVILLE, KY.= AUGUST R. BAUMER MASONIC TEMPLE Member ol Florists' Telegraph Delivery. ST. LOUIS, MO. r. H. WEBER N. E. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sts. Flowers delivered in City and State on Short Notice. Member of Florists' Telcrraph Delivery. Will be delivered for tlie tradj In other cities by tlie firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or MaU Orders. DETROIT g^^ . _■'! ■CI.-.— *1 i^.^ 132 N. State, CHICAGO ^6KIVl*2ll rlOrfill V*0. 1331 Broadway, DETROIT Best service in both cities and adjoining territory. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO ?SS?I" ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. M ention the American Florist when writing Seattle-Rosaia Bros. Mention the American Florist when writina Finest floral studio in Nortliwest. Member F.T.D. EDWARD SCEERY Passaic, N.J. F.T.D. Paterson, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing s==Washington, D. C.== GEO.H.COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street J Mention the American Florist when writina FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY OF "Home Grown Flowers" Get in touch with MATTBEWSON'S, SSSIfN^ Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Mo I Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREnBT Membera of Florist*' TeleEraph DeUvery. Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, K¥. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST PI.O'WER STORE. Mention the American Florist when writing Hgl^x% Newark, N. J. The Rosery Floral Co. 167 Market St, at Broad St. EVERYTHING IN FLOWERS Prompl Deliveries to an; lown or cit! within 150 miles of Newaik. Telephone Market 494 Mention the American Florist when writing BROOKLYN, N. V. HUGO H. JAHN FLORIST 710 Nostrand Ave., cor. Prospect Place Phone: 195 2 Lafayette. Flowers Delivered Anywhere. Personal Aiieoiioii. Wention the American Florist when writing "WE NEVER SLEEP" IDLEWILD 6REENH0USES Memphis, Tenn. 89 South Main St. "Up-to-the-Minuto" Service and Kzecutlon. Every Flower in Season. Telephone Lenox 3822 New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison Avenue In the Heart of most exclukive residential section. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Famam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Teletraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing 748 The American Florist. Oct. 29, American Seed Trade Association. L. L. Olds, Madison, Wis., President; Alex. Forbes, Newark, N. J., First Vice- President; Louis B. Renter, New Orleans, Ltt., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, S16 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleveland, Ohio, Secretary-Treasurer; Curtis Nye Smith, 73 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., Counsel. The fortieth annual meeting will be held June, 1923. Wholesale Grass Seed Dealers' Ass'n. Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., Presi- dent; J. Chas. MoCullough, Cincinnati, O., Vice-President; Clarence R. Jones, 110 South Street, Baltimore, Md., Secretary- Treasurer; Curtis Nye Smith, Boston, Mass, Counsel. The next annual meeting will be held June, 1922. SuNi'LowEK seed. South American, is $3.50 per llX) pounds. Crawfokdsville, Ind. — A. E, Rey- nolds has returned from the east. White Clover seed, imported, is of- fered in good-sized lots at 31 cents. Visited New Yobk : A. B. Clark, Milford, Conn.; S. F. Willard, Weth- ersfield. Conn. Sassenheim, Holland. ■ — W. War- naar is making a November visit to Mentone, France. Dutch exchange continues firm with steady advances. Guilders are now about 34y2 cents. Sluis' & Sons, Chicago, report their collections good in their trucking trade and the outlook good. All crocus bulbs, and cheap grades of single, early mixed tulips, are on the scarce list of Dutch bulbs. OSHKOSH, Wis. — M. S. Smith, for- merly of Manitowoc and Chicago, is now with the Oshkosh Seed Co. Kansas City, Mo. — J. G. Peppard and wife are returning home after a summer vacation at Rye, N. Y. The annual convention of the Iowa- Nebraska Canners' Association will be held at Cedar Rapids, November 3-4. Troy, III. — John Hacker, farmer, is reported as getting a $12,000 crop of white sweet clover seed from 10 acres. WASHINGTON, D. C. — The United States Shipping Board will establish a Rotterdam line, using five liVa-knot steamships. DECEMBER 12-13 are the dates set for the convention of the Insecticide Disinfectant Manufacturers' Associa- tion, in the Hotel Astor, New York. THE mild fall has been very favor- able to cosmos and zinnias, these plants making many new friends by their prolonged season of excellent bloom. Onion Sets in the Chicago district this week, fall delivery, are selling at $1.50 for colors and whites $1.75. Growing contracts for next season are reported from five to 10 cents higher than in 1921. A NEW herap-stripping machine re- cently invented by P. H. Frank, of the Philippine Islands, will eliminate much of the hard work in the strip- ping phase of that industry, it is stated, saving approximately $3,500,- 000 yearly in harvesting the hemp crop in the islands. Price of bags at Chicago, October 26: Anchor, 16 oz., .$31.50 per bale, in bale lot's or over; Royal River, 16 oz., $.32.00; National, 16 oz., $30.00; Cl-own, 12 oz., $21.50. BOARD OF TRADE. — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade, October 26, were as follows : Timothy, $4 to $5.25 per 100 pounds; Red Clov- er, $11 to .$18. New York. — Misses Isabel and Helen Northrup, daughters of the late Jesse E. Northrup of Minneapolis, Minn, sailed October 22 for an 18 months' stay in France. MoNTlCELLO, FLA. — Six hundred thousand pounds of watermelon seed was shipped from this vicinity during' September, from about 10,000 acres, much of it being exported. I The Idaho state seed show will be held at Idaho Falls, January 10-13. Information regarding the show may be had from C. B. Ahlson, Sec'y, Idaho State Seed Show, Boise, Ida. Albert Dickinson, Chicago, who celebrates his eightieth birthday anni- versary October 28, is at the Webster hotel, not the Edgewater Beach hotel, as stated in this column last week. SUGAR Cane seed from India can be germinated seven months after har- vesting, according to tests made by the Indian department of agriculture, permitting it to be sent to all parts of the world. Newark, N. J. — Alex. Forbes, Oc- tober 26, celebrated the thirty-fifth anniversary of his arrival in the United States. The Mulberry street store is being remodeled, enlarging the office space. Pea Bean demand is expected to greatly improve since the low prices named by the chain stores became effective. Choice pea beans were quoted at $5.25 per 100 pounds in New York, October 14. Albert Steinbrucker of Hamburg, Germany, who was in Chicago this week, reports lily of the valley pips short crop on account of dry weather. He says the American demand has fallen off, and that of England has in- creased. Catalogues Received. Naperville Nurseries, Napierville, 111., nursery stock; L. S. Ream, Paulding, O., gladioli. Peter Lambert, Trier, Germany, roses. Wholesale Growers SELECT STOCKS Beet Cappot Lettuce Onion Papsley Papsnip Radish Sweet Peas PIETERS=WHEELER SEED CO. GItROY, CALITORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing Valuation Plan Menace. In a lengthly and exhausive report of the investigation on the subject of the American valuation plan, H. E. Miles, chairman of the Pair Tariff League, speaks of the proposed legis- lation as follows : "This organization is now being con- vinced more than ever that the Ameri- can valuation clause in the Fordney measure is the gravest menace to the tariff, as a provocative of retaliation general welfare of the American peo- ple ever incorporated in an American and commercial war, as threatening the life of foreign trade, export as well as import, and promotive of still great- ei* internal distress, unemplojnnent, and higher prices." Carter's Tested Seeds. With the acquisition by Carter's Tested Seeds, Inc., of the well-known business and interests of J. H. Thor- burn & Co., of New York, the final chapter has been written in the his- toi-y of what was perhaps the first seed business of importance devoted entirely to the sale of selected seed stocks in America. Sealed bids were invited for the sale of the firm of J. M. Thorburn & Co., and through these, the control of the business has passed into the hands of Carter's Tested Seeds, Inc., they having taken possession October 19. The seedsmen of America and Europe will feel a sense of sincere gratifica- tion that the work accomplished and service rendered by the firm of J. M. Thorburn & Co. is to be carried on by another old established and reliable concern, whose existence reaches back for 85 years. Carter's Tested Seeds, Inc., is the American branch of the now famous and well known firm of James Carter & Co., Raynes Park, London, Eng. Ten years ago the first branch office in America was opened and operated at the Chamber of Commerce build- ing, Boston, Mass. From then on their business has experienced a steady growth so that at present they have branches at New York, Boston, Glen Cove, L. I., Philadelphia, Pa., Chicago, Detroit, Mich., Toronto, Ont., and Mon- treal, Que. By acquiring the Thor- burn interests they will be in a posi- tion to give a greater and more active Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Gpoweps of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich\ Bl Growers for the Wholesale Trade only. lAQ CL I A n Onion, Lettuce, Cakbot, Parsnip,^ Pabslet, Oelbrt, Endive, Salsipt and Mixed Sweet Peab. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O HI P 8 H Y ^ illC. 1921. The American Florist. 749 Gardeo Seed Beans Growing Lima and pole varieties is my specialty. My growing contract offer for fall delivery will be mailed upon request. Henry Berrien Fish Carpinteria, Calif. Mention the American Florist when writing service to their own and Thorburn patrons and customers. James Carter, the founder of Car- ter's Tested Seeds, Inc., began busi- ness 85 years ago and was the first seedsman to guarantee the germina- tion of seeds. This practice is still in operation with the firm but has the advantage of the much improved scientific and up-to-date methods now in use. The well-known sign, "Carter's Tested Seeds," is the guarantee for any person desiring the best and pur- est of seed stocks. Califoraia Seed Crops. L, W. Wheeler, of the Pieters- Wheeler Seed Co., Gilroy, Calif., is quite optimistic .as to the future of the seed business. The small retail- ers' stocks, he says, are very low and as they have not been buying, the jobbing houses will have an excellent trade on flll-irt orders the coming spring at advancing prices. Mr. Wheeler expects 1922 to show a very marked improvement and that every- one who is handling seeds will make . a good profit. The California seed crops, he says, are short because of decreased acre- age. Lettuce is well cleaned up and it is improbable that round lots of any variety are still obtainable on the coast. While prices have not ad- vanced to any marked degree, an ad- vance must be made, as it cost 40 to dO cents to produce this seed and it has been selling at 30 to 35 cents. Beet is another very short item and but little was grown in Oalifornia this year. There seems to be a good demand and no supply. Radish is also a .short crop and this firm has been unable to quote many customers on carrot, lettuc», radish, mustard, etc. New York Seed Trade. Spirited bidding by mid-western buyers at Tuesday's auction sale of bulbs in New York, carried prices considerably higher than listed by catalogue houses. Hyacinths especi- ally were in demand and second size popular varieties brought as high as $72.50 per 1.000, in case lots, and miniatures .$32.50. Double tulips, Murillo, in case lots sold for $22.50 per 1,000. Crocus and mixed early tulips are scarce. Frederick G. Marquardt, 116 West 32nd street, filed a petition in bank- ruptcy recently, listing liabilities of $33,7.39, and assets of $185 in ac- counts; also 400 shares of stock of P. G. Marquardt, value unknown. The principal creditors are various hold- ers of notes of the Merwin Paper Co., JCRUMC B. RICE SEED CO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS America's Largest Producers of Seed Peas ' AJso a Complete Line of VEGETABLE SEEDS SMU'Sc-. Office: Cambridge, New York Waldo Rohnert GIIiROY, CAL. WHOIiESAIiB SSED GROWER Specialties: Beet. Carrot. Endive. I-ettuce, Onion and Radish Correspondence Solicited. JAMES VICK'S SONS Growers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the benefit of our 72 years' experience All Seasonable Varieties. Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y., The Flower City Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandi- floras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, IiL>IA and POLE BEANS, write JOnN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, OALIFORNIA Burpee's Seeds Grow Wholesale Price List for Florists and Market Gardeners. W. At lee Burpee Co. Seed Growers Philadelphia LANDRETH Seeds Wliich Succeed Bioo«.d«ie BRISTOL, PA. LAWN SEED MIXTURES FIELD SEEDS Atlantic Grass Seed Co. WHOIiKSAIiE: 46 W. Broadway, NEW YORK CITY L. D. WALLER SEED GO. Growers of Choice Sweet Pea, Nasturtium and Flower Seeds. GUADALUPE, CALIFORNIA SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send 70iir Inqniries to The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing 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 SOUCITED TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing J.G.RGBINSONSEEDGO, WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY FORD, COLORADO Contract Growers of Cucumbers, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corn. Mention the American Florist when writing Dutch and French Bnlbs C.J.Speelman&Sons I Lagarde i Speelman Sassenbeim. Holland 1 Ollioules.Var. France NEW YORK OFFICE 470 GREENWICH ST. Pacific Coast Representative, Mr. W. B. Clarke, Box 543, San Jose, CalU. Mention the American Florist when writing An experience of half a century in producinfi: hicrh exade GARDEN SEEDS at your disposal. Contract growers for the .lobbing trade of a full line. Mail us your list for both SPOT and FUTURE reauire- ments. S. D. WOODRUFF 6c SONS Orange, Conn., and New York City. Mention the American Florist when writing 750 American Florist. Oct. 29, I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. JUention the American Florist when writinp indorsed by the debtor and amounting 1:o $30,000, and the United States Gov- •ernment for $2,217 income taxes. The S. S. Oscar II arriving October 17 from Copenhagen, D e n m a r Ic , "brought the following consignment to Ingemann & Christensen : 1,000 bags .sugar beet, 600 bags grass, 10 bags spinach and 32 bags of other seeds. There has been practically no frost to damage even dahlias for 75 miles around our suburbs up to October 25. Retail bulb buyers are slow to wake -up. J. C. Vaughan was a guest at the banquet of the Past Presidents' Asso- ciation of the New York Florists' Club, •October 19. The Barclay Nursery is showing fine stocks of evergreens and bulbs at both its Barclay and Vesey street stores. Seven thousand sacks of sunflower, 1200 of canary, 17,000 of alfalfa, ar- rived from Buenos Aires. The bulb auctions of the MacNiff .Horticultural Co. are being well at- tended. Tordney BUI Issue In Canadian Election The proposed Fordney tariff bill will be one of the leading issues in the coming election, the party in power maintaining that its re-election is necessary in the interest of a ■strong Canadian counter-tariff, while the Liberals, who ruled prior to 1911, •claim that if their principles of rec- iprocity had been endorsed by the •Canadian public that year, there would be no United "States tariff to •oppose at the present time. ■Creeping: Bent Subject to Importation Law Recent importations, of creeping "bent (AgTostis stolonifera), mixed ■German bent and Colonial bent have contained suflicient red top to make -such shipments subject to the seed im- -portation act, and at the request of the secretary of agriculture all im- portations of the above will be sampled and treated as subject to the ^ct, pending an examination and re- port by the United States Department ■of Agriculture as to the status of such ■shipments under the importation law. Industrial and Bird Seeds. The rise in exchange has directly ■affected many of the industrial seeds, ■more particularly Dutch caraway, poppy and mustard. The English yel- low mustard crop is smaller than was anticipated and very late in delivery. The situation in all yellow mustards IS worth attention. Celery is steady ■at the new lower level. The bird group is quiet with a scarcity o^n spot of certain grades of rape. Cummin is firm on spot with a rather better "demand. Some coriander has arrived. VALLEY PIPS FROM COLD STORAGE $30.00 per lOOC; $16.00 per 500; $8.00 per 250; $4.00 per 100. H. N. fiRUNS, 3032-42 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111. Obtain from Headquarters. Watkins& Simpson, ud., 27-29 Brury Lane, LONDON, W. C, INGLAND, Who Have Introduced the Leading Varieties. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Com, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin.Colorado, Uilfnrri Rnnn Montana. Id Ao.WasblngtJn. raMIUIU,UUfln Mention the American Florist when writina THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO. VAIiliEY, Douglas Connty, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber, Muskmelon, Squash and Pump- kin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn. mm R. PEDBICE & SON PEDRICKTOWN, N. J. Pepper, Eg-g- Plant. Tomato. Okra, As- paragus. Rhubarb. Celery. Spinach, Beet, Onion, Beans, Cabbage. Cauliflower. Sweet Corn and Vine Seeds. Correspondence Solicited. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS i.^iiiuiiiiiiiniimiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiriimiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiuiii] I Return Envelopes | I Catalogue Envelopes | I Seed Packets f I Brown Bag: Filling: Machine Co. i I FITCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A. | fi ui ii iii ii i iiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiitHiiliiiM n —iiw iliillliliilinuimim;! Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. Woolworth Building NEW YORK CITY IMPORTERS Japanese Bulbs, Plants «a Seeds Mctlutchison I & CO. OFFERS I Immediate Shipment | I DUTCH BULBS, Tulips, Narcissus, all high I I grade forcing bulbs. - I FRENCH BULBS, Trumpet Major. Case lots. I I CALLA BULBS, Elliottiana. | I VALLEY PIPS.Germanacd Dutch, from odd I = storage. E I BAMBOO CANES, natural and dyed green, I i all sizes, bale lots, i I RAFFIA, natural and colored, 25 lbs. up. I Fall Shipment I I JAP. LILY BULBS, F. O. B. New York, Chi- I = cago, Denver, Toronto, Seattle, etc. i I VALLEY PIPS, German and Dutch; best I = forcing pips. = I MANETTI STOCKS, English or French; se- | = Jected for greenhovse gnifting; 5000 up. = = ROSES »nd LILACS, best forcing varieties, i I BEGONIA and GLOXINIA BULBS, all colors, I I all sizes. H 1 PALM SEEDS, Kentia Forsteriana and Bel- 1 I moreana, Cocos Weddelliana, Areoa Lu- = = tesf.eiis. per bushel or IPOO. = I FICUS ELASTICA, rooted mossed cuttings or i E pot-grown. = I Write for prices on business stationery, I = specifically stating your requirements. = I McHUTCHISON & CO., I I 95 Chambers St., NEW YORK I ~iiiilitillilliiiriiiiiiitiiiiiriiiiiiitiiiiiiiniiiiiiinilililmiiiniiitiinililiiilniiii[iitnilC KELWAY'S FLOWER SEEDS New Crop Hardy Perennial DELPHINIUM SEED Guaranteed saved from our world-famed exhibition varieties at Langport. Named varieties. ... $2.15 per oz. Mixed.. $2.10 per oz.; 825.00 per lb. Write tody,y direct to KELWAY & SON ■Wholesale Seed Growers LANGPORT, ENGLAND RODTZABN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Swial Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS The Best Color Chart. PRICE!, Sl.OO POSTPAID AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO 1921. The American Florist. 751 To the man who issues a catalogue: Canna The President You will make a mistake if you do not feature this greatest of American Cannas in your catalog for 1922. The President is undoubtedly the red Canna by which all others will be judged by comparison. It is a strong, vigorous, healthy grower, forming large, bushy clumps about five feet high, with luxuriant, dark green, firm foliage, and with uniformly large, bright red flowers in greatest profusion. We are now booking orders at specially attractive prices, and we shall be pleased to book your order and make reservation for delivery at such time as will suit your convenience. Strong two three-eye divisions $8.00 per lOO; $7S.OO per lOOO Write us for prices on other varieties of Cannas, as we have an immense stock of the world's best varieties. HENRY A. DREER, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. The above prices are intended for the trade only. Wild Rice. Tons of wild rice, a valuable food, which is as flourishing as the culti- vated kind and obtainable for harvest- ing, is going to waste in many marshes of the northwest. The only persons using it as food are a few Indians and the epicures who frequent city cafes and order it with wild game dishes. It is on sale in probably half a dozen places in the northwest, but only a limited number of people know about wild rice at the present time. Wild rice is hard to reach and difficult to harvest. The Indians get what they need by paddling through the swamps, knocking heads and kernels into canoes. To prepare, Indians parch it in kettles over a fire of red coals, later shake it vigorously in blankets to loosen and detroy the chaff. So far as known there are only two white men in the northwest who gather wild rice for commercial pur- poses. They have a unique header and cutter attached to flatboats, which gather what harvest they can reach. A parcher similar to a coffee roaster is used to loosen the hard husk. In good seasons this is kept busy for months. Their annual output is about 500 bushels, worth $10 to $15 a bushel. IX>KAIN, O. — A chrysanthemum show will be staged November 11-12, in the Chamber of Commerce building, un- der the auspices of the Lorain County Florists' Association. Lake Geneva, "Wis. — The seven- teenth annual chrj'santhemum show of the Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's Association will be staged in Horticultural Hall November 11-13. Wm. McKinnon, this city, is secretary. Hogewoning & 5ons, Inc. Wholesale Bulb Growers and Importers 299 Broadway, Nsw York SELECTED FOR US BY OUR OWN MEN IN BERLIN GERMAN VALLEY —Choicest Strains i Coming soon via refrigerator i International Bulb Go. 18 SDuaneSt., New York ork City I Mention the American Florist when writing Jacksonviixe, Fla. — Mrs. A. N. Hull, owner of Hull's Gardens, is pre- paring half an acre for asparagus greens. Richard Diener Company, Inc. Originators and Growers of the Largest and Finest Gladiolus and Petunias CataloK on Reanest Kentfield, Marin Ca., Calif. Mention the American Florist when writins;- KENILWORTH GIANT PANSY SEED Kenilworth Mixture. 1000 seeds, 35c; Hoz. ,90c; H oz., $1.65; loz.,$6.00. All colors, separate or mixed, 1000 seeds, 30c ; any 4 pkts. , 81.00 ; Hoz., 81.30; loz., S5.00. Mention the American Florist when writini^ 752 The American Florist. Oct. 29, American Association of Nurserymen. M. R. Cashman, Owatonna, Minn., Presi- dent; Paul C. Lindley. Pomona, N. C, Vice-President; John Watson 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. W. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. The forty-seventh annual convention will be held atDetroit, Mich., June, 1922. VisiTEB Chicago: W. F. Bohlender, of Peter Bohlender & Sons, Tippe- canoe City, O. Peter Kostee, formerly of Bos- koop, Holland, now favorably located at Bridg-eton, N. X, is making excel- lent progress in the production of rhododendrons, roses, lilies and lilacs. We are in receipt of the transactions and proceeding's of the tenth annual meeting of the California Association of Nurserymen, held in Fresno, No- vember 11-13, 1920. The secretary of the association is Henry W. Krucke- berg-, 237 Court street, Los Angeles, Calif. Englisb Gates for Long Island Home. Wrought iron and lead gates from the Carshalton estate. Surrey, Eng., were recently purchased by William R. Coe, of Oyster Bay, L. I., and will adorn the approach to his country home. The gates are considered among the finest in England from an artistic| and historical standpoint, dating from the seventeenth century. They were bought by Lord Wittenham in 1914 for his estate in Berkshire, but be- cause of the high taxes since the war he found it impossible to move the gates and sold them to Mr. Coe for a sum estimated at $100,000. Door County Orchards. 'Cherry trees to the number of 30,- 000 have been ordered from outside nursery firms for planting in Door county, Wis., next spring, which it is expected will be greatly increased be- fore that time. About 5.000 will be used as replacements. Wm. Kinnard, Chicago, has pur- chased an unimproved 80-acre tract near Sebastopol, from the Reynolds Co., 30 acres to be set out to cherries next spring. Dan. Larkin, formerly in the em- ploy of the Reynolds Co., has accepted a position as manager of the Murphy Farms, Horse Shoe Bay, where 80 acres will be planted to cherries next year. A tract of 200 acres will later be set out to apples and cherries at this place, it is reported. The Reynolds Co., which has 200 acres in cherries, will add 30 more next spring. The following nurserymen are con- templating increases in their hold- ings : Cedric Dreutzer, 10 acres; John Hanson, 10; Lawrence Iverson, 5; Dr. Reeve Ephraim, 5; Wm. Marshall, 3 or 4; Wm. O. Brown and Philip Over- beck, a few acres to Mrs. H. Over- beck's plantings. Charles Irving, of Chicago, recently bought 30 acres of improved fruit land from Frank Grass, Sturgeon Bay, the consideration being .$30000. Mr. Irving plans to build a small bung- alow and spend the greater part of the summer at the orchard. Rochester, N. Y. STOCK IN FAIR DEifAND. Trade has been fair the past few weeks but real autumm business has not started, although there have -been several weddings lately. Carnations are again plentiful and good in quality. Early chrysanthemums are arriving, such as Golden Glow, Oconta and Chrysolora. A few asters are still in the market. Early pompons are arriving in small lots. Roses are ex- cellent, especially Columbia, Ophelia, Pilgrim, Crusader and White Killar- ney. Cypripediums and cattleyas are again abundant. The new crop of vio- lets has arrived but the quality is poor. Lily of the valley however is very good. Garden flowers have taken on a new lekse of life, due to warm weather and copious showers, and quantities are now being cut. NOTES The first autumn meeting of the Florists' Association was held October 13, at the Osborne house. It was a business session and it was voted that the lady florists be invited to join the association and be exempt from dues. F. J. Keller, Geo. B. Hart and Edwin P. Wilson attended the meeting of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso- ciation at Toronto, Ont., October 11- 13, and reported the Canadians as royal entertainers. Geo. B. Hart is cutting some excel- lent Columbia and Ophelia roses at his greenhouses at Fairport, and is marketing some good oak follge. Some fine chrysanthemums are being cut by Hugo Teute. His carnations, especially Laddie, are looking good. Chas. Vick has just returned from Sodus bay, where he hunted ducks, returning with a big catch. Horace J. Head is making a busi- ness trip to Buffalo, N. Y., and middle western cities. Shrubs, plants, etc., are in excellent demand; at James Vick's Son's es- tablishment. Hart & Vick are busy with the au- tumn rush of seeds and bulbs. Visitors : James Karins and Robert Greenlaw, Philadelphia, Pa.; Morris Cohen, New York. Chester. Pittsbtirgh. HEAVY VOI-l'MB AT LOWEB PRICES. While the volume of business done by the wholesale houses last week was large, it is doubtful if the returns to the growers were as great as they , should have been for the quality of the stock received. It seems as if everything has come into bloom at the same time, and the market was over- run with first class stock of all kinds, especially roses, chrysanthemums and carnations. The longer grades of roses are in heavy supply, especially Colum- bia, and the quality could not be im- proved on. The shorter grades are not so plentiful and clean up first, and quite often leaving some of the better grades to be cleaned up at short grade prices. Next in importance on the list is chrysanthemums and while the supply has been heavy, as yet there has been no over-supply. Mid-season varieties are now coming in and the quality is good. Pompons have made an appearance and prove as popular as ever. Carnations are increasing in quantity and improving in quality, and seem to move fairly well. The supply of lilies still falls short of the de- mand. Sweet peas have made their first appearance of the season, and while the quality is not of the best, they sell readily, due to the fact that it is something different. Lily of the Valley and orchids are good property and clean up daily. NOTES, Joe Fineberg and John Kuntz, who have been doing business under the name of the Pitte Floral Co. have dis- solved partnership. Mr. Fineberg has taken the Seventh street store and will continue doing business under the old name, while Mr. Kuntz has taken the East Liberty Store, which will be known as the Kuntz Flower Shop. The Retail Florists' Association is about to start on an advertising cam- paign, the funds for which are to be obtained by adding one-half of one per cent to the cut flower purchases, the wholesale houses to collect same and turn it over to the treasurer of the association. You can always count on The E. A. Williams, Inc., windows being ■worth going out of your way to see. Last week's display consisted of fancy chrysanthemums and dahlias. Mr. SheafE is the one to get the best ef- fect out of the material at hand. Two new flower stores have opened up on the North Side, one in the Fed- eral Street Station and one on Beaver Avenue, in the Manchester district. Both are in sections where there is no competition and should prove success- ful. Randolph & McClements report busi- ness as fine, their large force having been kept busy on several large wed- PEACH TREES V^^A All straight and well rooted. Free catalogue. W. T. MITCHELL fi SON, Beverly, O. The Barclay Nursery Importers and Growers of Seeds, Balbs, Plants. Trees, Vines, Shrubs and All Hardy Perennialii. All Kinds of Decorative Plants. Onr Specialty — KTerbloomlnK Hardy Roses. Boxwood and Rhododendrons. 60 Barclay St., 1 4 West Itf anr Vni^lr Broadway and 62 Vesey St., •'■'«' W X Um Telephone: Cortlandt 1S18 VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Berberris Thunber^ Hydrandea Panicolata, Weigelia, Spireas, Etc Ask tor complete list o{ Oak Brand Sbrubs. ■"•* UJONES CO Robert Pyle, Pt«. WEST GROVE PENN'A. Anl.Wmlnr.rice-I'KS. Cottage Gardens Nurseries of Eureka, California, OFFER AZALEA INDICA Ready for immediate shipment. TUBEROUS BEGONIAS For December delivery. GLOXINIAS For December delivery. BOXWOODS For November delivery. ERICAS, in Varieties For Fall delivery. Write to G. VANDEN ABEELE, Receiver, Cottage Gardens Nurseries, r. O. Box 78, EUREKA, CALIFORNIA. For Price List. 1921. The American Florist. 753 HILL'S CHOICE NIRSERY STOCK Evergreens for Tubbing Feet Pyramidal Arbor Vitae B&B 3 Pyramidal Arbor Vltae B&.B 4 Red Cedar (Juniperus) B&B 3 Sheared Globes (Thuya) BiB I'/zXIi/, NOTIC: Above prices do not include tubs. Matched Each Pair $4.00 $7.50 5.00 9.50 5.00 9.50 5.00 9.50 Evergreens for Window Boxes Juniperus Canadensis Juniperus Virginlana. Picoa Canadensis Pinus Mugho Special Offer: Fifty Wi selection) per case. $25.00. Size Inch (0 50 XX tO-12 $7.50 $50.00 XX 12-18 3.75 15.00 XX 12-18 6.00 27.50 XX 8-10 7.50 30.00 Indow Box evergreens, assorted varieties (our Choice Evergreens for Lining Out size Inch 100 1000 Abies Ts. Canadensis ...x 6- 8 $18.50 $175.00 Abies DouglassI ...X 6- 8 13.00 120.00 Juniperus Canadensis ...X 8-10 20.00 Juniperus Canadensis . ..XX 0-12 90.00 Juniperus Virginlana .. -X 6- 8 7.50 65.00 Juniperus Virglniana ..XX 12-18 25.00 225.00 E-18 14.00 130.00 Ptcea Excelsa ..XX 12-18 17.50 165.00 Pinus Austriaca ...X 8-10 15.00 140.00 Size Inch -10 10-12 10-12 Pinus IHugho xx Pinus Sylvestris xx Thuya Occidentalis XX Thuya Occidentalis xx 12-18 Thuya Compacta X 6-8 Thuya Pyramidalis X 6- S Thuya, War. Siberica ..x 6-8 Thuya Woodward I x 6-8 Thuya Biota Orlentalls ..x 8-10 100 $50.00 20.00 12.50 20.00 18.50 20.00 25.00 50.00 11.00 115.00 190.00 175.00 Evergreen Understocks for Grafting Conifers Alt orders for Evergreen Understocks sold on sample only. Write for samples. Size Inch Juniperus Virglniana x 6- Pioea Excelsa x 8-10 Tbuya Orlentalls X 6-8 Thuya Occidentalis x 8-10 ROSE STOCKS Rosa Canina, No. I Grade.. 100 $6.00 7.50 8.00 7.00 1000 $50J)0 65.00 75.00 60.00 Each X indicates one transplanting. B of same variety and size at 10 rate; 50 at the 100 rate; BOO at thelOOO rate. Send for Complete Catalog. THE D.HILL NURSERY CO., he, ^,llsntS:StS^S^.. Box 404, Dundee, 111 . REAL BARGAINS Cyclamen First-class stock, consiBting of the best named varieties, includine red, salmon, pink, etc. While Stock Lasts : 4-inch, at $35.00 per 100 3-iuch, at 10.00 per 100 MACAWII FERNS 6-iach, elegant specimens, $1.00 each. Cash with order. No charge for packing. MATIHEWSON'S, Shebo;gan, Wisconsin PALMS Well Balanced, Clean Stock. Kentia Belmoreana, 4-inch, $6.00 per doz;.; 5 inch, $18,00 pi>r doz.; 6-inch, $30.00 per doz.: 7- inch tubs, $4.00 each; 8-inch tubs, $6,00 each. KentiaForsteriana, made-up plants, 7-inch tubs, 14,00 each; 8inch tubs, $8.00 each. Palms shipped without pots ; 7 and 8 inch Palms shipped in tubs. No charge for -packing. R. VINCENT, Jr. fi SONS CO. White Marsh, Md. CHAS. H. TOTH MADISON, NEW JEIISBT WHOLESALE FLORIST ChiTRanthemnin Xoveltles My SpeelaltiT. ding decorations on which the major- ity of flowers used were dahlias, one order calling' for 2,000. All the East Liberty stores report good business. The G. P. Weaklen Co., the Zitger Co., the Alpha Floral Co., and the Liberty Florist, say there is nothing the matter with business. McGrath & Langhan's shop in the Empire building, makes a fine appear- ance these days, with its display of decorative plants with large vases of chrysanthemums here and there. The supply houses have been flooded with telegrams calling for immediate shipment on orders placed for Novem- ber delivery, due to the fear of a rail- road strike. Henry Blend of The McCallum Co. has just returned from one of his most successful road trips of the sea- son. President Fred Burki, of the Pitts- burgh Cut Flower Co., is making his annual California trip. E. C. T. Seasonable Stock Asparagus SprengerH, I '/2 in., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1,000; 2Vi in., $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1,000; heavy 4 in., $15.00 per 100; heavy 5 in., $25.00 per 100. Bougainvillea, Glabra Sanderiana, 2J^ in., $10.00 per 100; 3 in., $20.00 per 100; 5 in., $75.00 per 100 specimens; 6 in., $100.00 per 100 specimens. Begonias, large leaved, in variety, 21/2 i"*, $8.00 per 100, Cineraria, Dwarf Hybrids, IY2 in., $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1,000. Euonymous Argentia, grand for dishes, 3 in., $20.00 per 100, $150.00 per 1,000. Fern Dish Ferns, best varieties, 2J4 in., $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1,000. Fern, Boston, 2!4 in., $6.50 per 100, $60.00 per 1,000; 3 in., $10.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1,000; 4 in., $25.00 per 1 OO; 5 in., $50.00 per 100. Genista, Racemosus, well trimmed, 4 in., $20.00 per 100. Hydrangea, good French varieties, lYl in., $6.50 per 100, $60.00 per 1,000; 4 in., $20.00 per 100; 5 in., $30.00 per 100; heavy field grown specimens, 8 to 1 shoots, fine for specimen tubs, $7.0O per dozen, $50.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio rCARNAT10NS^ F. Dorner &Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. Abundance of Stock , 100 1000 214 -inch Asparagms Sprengreri . . $ B. 00 $45,00 2% -inch Calendula OranBe Kins. 4.60 40,00 2V4-inch Snapdragons, 5 varieties. 5.00 45,00 4 -in. Ferns. 6 varieties 25.00 VincaVariegrata,Iarfie field grown 10.00 95.00 Liberal extras. Correspondence solicited ALONZO J. Wholesale Florist, BRYAN, Washington, NewJersey We must have room and offer for one week. 2,600 214-in. Cyclamen, at $10.00 per 100 $90.00 per 1000. 3,000 2-in. Cyclamen, at $20 and $25 per IQO 1.000 4-in. Cyclamen, at $40.00 per 100. Ask for our prices of Easter Greeting Pelargoniums and Ferns. WliolesaleGrower PEKIN.ILL. GEO. A. KUHL, REX BEGONIAS S-lnch« 92.00 per dozen. GERANIUIWS sizes, for packed hubs or screwed fittings. Superior Machine & Boiler Works 840-850 West Superior Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing It Lets the Florist Sleep GIBLIN GREENHOUSE BOILER GIBLIN S COMPANY, Utlca, N. Y Send for catalog now. Mention the American Florist when writing John C. Moninger Co. GREENHOUSES DesiEiiers - Mannfactorers - Builders We sell the complete house or any part 908 Blackhawk St., CHICAGO, ILL. No loss If you mend your ^ split carna- tions wltla Superior Carnation STAPI^S 3Bc per 1000; 3,000 for ll.O» Postpaid Before 12 Pynchon St., ■Wm. Scblatt«r & Son After Springfield, Mass. 760 The American Florist. Oct. 29, Index to Advertisers. IllenJ K 741 Alpha Floral Co 742 Americ'n Bulb Co. I 729 AmlidgECCo 737 Anderson S A 742 Angrermueller G H Co 732 Aphine Mfg Co 759 ApoUoFlowerShop 744 AtlanticGrassSdCo.749 B Baer Julius 742 Barclay Nursery 752 Barnard W W Co...749 Barnes W J 745 Bassett&Washburn.730 Battista Matthew A.. 746 Baumer Aue 747 Baum's Home of Flowers 744 Bjur Window Glass Co IV BayersdorferH&Co.736 Bees Ltd 74i Berger Bros 738 BerningH G 739 Blackistone Inc 746 BodgerJ &Sons Co. 749 Bohannon Flo Co. ..742 Botanical Nurs Co ..736 Bramley & Son 744 Braslan Seed Grow- „ers Co 748 Breitmeyer'sJSons.746 BrennerEdward 741 Broadway Florist.. ..745 Brown A J Seed Co .748 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 750 Bruns HN 750 Bryan Alonzo J 753 BudlongCoJ A 735 Bunyard 745 Burpee WA Co 749 BurrCR&Co 754 California Florists... 742 Callahan TJ& Co.. .758 Central FloralCo 747 Charles Harry 741 Chatmas Florists 745 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 731 Clark EB Seed Co.. 750 Clarke'sSons D 745 Clay &Son 760 Coan J J 740 Conard & Jones Co. .752 CongressFl'w'r Sho. 743 Cooke Geo H 747 Cottage Gardens Nurseries 752 Cowee WJ 753 CoyH C Seed Co... 750 Craig Robt Co 753 Culp WH&Co 745 Danker Fred A 745 Decorative Greens ^Co... 736 Diener Richard Co.. „ 751 Dietsch A & Co IV Dominion FloralCo. 746 Dorner F&Sons Co .753 Doyle & Booth 740 DreerH A...751 758 760 Dunlop JohnH 746 Eble Charles 744 Eckrich A 743 Edwards Folding Box Co IV Erne& Co 736 Eyres H'G 742 Fallon Florist 747 Fish HenryBerrien. 749 Foerster Co Jos 733 Foley Greenhouse Mfg Co IV Ford M C 741 Ford William P 741 Fordham Florist.... 745 Fox's 744 Frey & Frey 745 FromenlH E 741 Frost Chas 751 Furrow &Co 745 Gasser J M Co 742 George Alex S 742 Giblin & Co 759 GnattOve Co The... 736 Goldstein 1 741 GorhamPrinteryInc 759 Grakelow Chas H ..742 Grand RapidsFloCo. 745 Grimm & Gorly 744 Gude Bros 747 H Habermehl'sSonsJJ . 742 Hall Tobacco Chemical Co Ill Hammond's Paint & Slug Shot Wks.. IV Hardesty & Co 746 Hart Geo B 741 Hart Henry 747 Haven Seed Co 749 Hayes Irene 746 Heinl John G &Son.742 HendersonA&Co..,. I Henderson Lewis 747 Hentz&Nash 740 Hess & Swoboda 743 Hession 745 Hews& Co AH 758 Hill D Nurs Co.. 727 753 Hogewoning& Sons. 751 Hollywood Gardens. 744 Holm & Olson 744 Holton& HunkelCo.739 Hort Trade Journal. . 758 Hooker H M Glass & Paint Co. ...... .760 Houghton Gorney Flower Shop 742 Hurfif Edgar F 749 I Ickes-BraunMill Co. IV Idlewild Greenhs 747 International Bulb Co 751 Jahn Hugo 747 Johnson aChronis.. 742 Joy Floral Co 746 Kasting WF Co.... I KellerPott'yCoGeo. .758 Keller Sons J B 743 Kelway&Son 750 Kennicott Bros Co.. 730 KervanCoThe 741 Kessler Wm 741 Kottmiller A 745 Kroeschell Bros Co. 758 Kruchten John 737 KuhlGeo A 753 Lagarde&Speelman.749 LandrethSeedCo...749 LangeA .743 Lang Flo &NursCo.744 Lichten berger J 740 Littlejeld Florist.... 742 Lord &BurnhamCo .759 LouiseFloShop 746 M McCallum Co 739 McClenahanGrhs...736 McClunie Geo G....742 McHutchison& Co.. 750 Mackie William 741 Malandre Bros 745 Mangel 742 Matthewson's. ..747 753 Meconi Paul 741 Memphis Floral Co. .745 Metaire Ridge Nurs. 746 Meyer A 746 MeyerJohnC Florist Thread Works 731 MillangJos A 74t GREENHOUSE GLASS Best Bpands SHARP, PnRTRIDGE & CO. 2263 Lumber St., CHICAGO THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS MANUFACTURED BT CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND Mention the American Florist when writing A STIC A USEJTNOW. F.O.PIERGECQ. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW VORK MASTICA is elastic and tenacious, admits o'f expansion and contraction. Putty be- comes hard and brittle. Broken glass easily removed without breaking other glass, as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. Mention the American Florist when writing Miller Floral Co 743 Mitchell WT&Son.752 Moninger J C Co.... 759 Murray Samuel 743 N NeidingerJosG Co.. 738 NewellA 747 N"?Cuf Flower Ex.. 741 Nielsen Knud 736 Niessen Leo Co 738 O Olympia Florist 745 Oriental Goldfish & Supply Co 732 P Park Floral Co 747 PedrickGR&Son..750 Pennthe Florist 746 Philad'lpbiaGrowers Cut Flower Mark't.738 Philips Bros 747 Pierce F O Co .760 PiersonFRCo I PiersonAN(Inc)..I 728 Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 748 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 747 Pillsburyl L 747 Pitt8bghCutFloCo.739 Podesta&Baldocchi.746 PoehlmannBrosCo.. II PolIworthCCCo....739 Potter FloralCo 745 Pritchard E J & Co. .736 Progressive ClayCo.756 Pulverized Manure Co The 760 PyferAT&Co 737 R Randall A L Co 737 Randall's Flo Shop. .746 Randolph & Mc- Clements 743 Rawlingi Elmer 753 Ready Reference. ...755 Reed & Keller IV Regan Ptg House ... IV ReidEdw 738 Reinberg Geo 737 Rein berg Peter 731 Rice Bros 739 RiceJer'meBSeedCo749 RobinsonJCSeedCo.749 RockWmLFloCo..744 RodgersJW 745 Rohnert Waldo 749 Rosaia Bros 747 Rosery Floral Co.... 747 Rosendale Grhs 754 Routzahn Seed Co. . .750 RuschG&Co 739 S SalzerSeedCo J A..746 Sceery Edw 747 Schiller the Florist. .742 Schillo A Lum Co. ..IV Schlatter W& Son.. 759 Schmidt ChasL 742 Seligman Sam 737 Shaffer Geo C 746 Sharp Partridges Co 760 SheppardHW 743 Siebrecht Geo C 741 Simon & Son I N....750 Situations& Wants. 725 SkidelskySS&Co.. I Smith AW &Co.... 745 Smith & Co ED.... 753 Smith Henry Flo Co. 746 Speelman C'J&Sons.749 Storrs&Harrison Co. 753 Stumpp GE M 745 Sullivan Dolan &Co.740 Superior Machine & Boiler Works 759 T TobaccoProductsCo758 TonnerO A & LA.. 737 Totty Chas H 753 Traendly£c'Schenck.74l Traveling Wholesale Florist 741 Trepel Joseph 743 U United Cut Flo Co.. 741 freer's Peerless^ Glazing Points . For Greenbonses Drive easy and true, be- cause both bevels are on the same side. Can't twist and break the glass in driv- ing. Galvanized and will not rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Point is patented. No others like it. Order from yoar dealf r or direct from us. Write for samples^ ' and price. HENRY A. DREER. 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Safe and dependable for every use under glass or in the field. Prepared only by The Pulverized Manure Company 32 XJiiion Stock Yards, CHICAGO V Vaughan A L Co ...733 Vaughan's Seed Store I 726 Vick's Sons Jas 749 VincentRJt&Sons Co I 753 W Walker F Co 747 W»lIerLDSeedCo.749 Watkins & Simpson. 750 Weber FH 747 Weiland& Rtsch...737 Weir Ja» 746 Weiss Herman 740 Welch's Flower Shp. 747 Western Pottery Co.758 Wietor Bros 732 Williams Mrs E A.. 744 Winterson Co E F..736 WittboldGCo 743 WittboldH & Son.. 743 Wolf John 744 Wolfskin Bxos & MdrrisGoldenson .743 Woodruff SD &Sons.749 Y V okobama NursCo ,750 Young A L&Co....74a Z Zane Pottery Co. ...759 Zech& Mann... 734 737 'Tl^ SmErica is "the Pronr of the UessbI; tbere may be mare comfort Rmidships, but wb are the £rst to touch Unknown See? " Vol. LVIL CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 5, 1921. No. 1744 The American Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1921 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post Ortice at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Evekt Satuedat bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, SI .50 a year; Canada, $2.50; Kurope and Countries in PostalUnion,$3.00. Volumes Hall Yearly From August 3, 1901. Single Copies, 10 cents. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. OrpicBBB— Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass., President; Adolphus Gddb, Washington, D. C, Vice-President; Johs Yodns, 41-43 West 18th St., New York, Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. Offioebs-Elect— S. S. Pbhnock, Philadelphia, Pa., President; Samuel Mubbat, Kansas City, Mo., Vice-President; John Yousg, New York, Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. The thirty-eighth annual convention will be held at Kansas City, Mo., August, 1923. Fifth National Flower Show. The Fifth National Flower Show will be held at Cleveland, 0., March 25 to April 1, 1922, THE Autumn Number OF The American Florist WILL APPEAR Ne xt We ek Please Send Special Advertisement by Early Mail. SUOGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Gladioli. As soon as the frost has killed down the foliage the gladiolus bulbs should be lifted and dried off. Keeping the varieties separate, the bulbs, with the tops attached, should be laid out in layers either on a light, dry shed floor or on boards in the open air where they can be protected at night during frosty weather. A set of boards or frame shutters spread along on the south side of a building make a very fine place to dry them off and fully ripen the bulbs. Have plenty of cov- ering handy that can be thrown^ over them on cold nights. When thoroughly ripened the bulbs can be broken from the tops and packed away. Look the bulbs over carefully for any diseased spots and if any having these are found, keep them separate from the sound ones, for it is the prevailing opinion that the disease may be com- municated to a sound bulb by coming in contact with a diseased one. Of the finer varieties and those which it is desired to increase, save all the small corms, and these can be planted to grow on in succeeding years to make flowering bulbs. There are so many new and meritorious varieties now be- ing placed upon the market that the grower who has. a market for gladioli should make it a point to use these, for the advance has been very rapid and many of the new ones are far ahead, of the older varieties. This flower has forged rapidly ahead, in the. last few years as a cut flowex, and with the im- proveiTient now going on, is bound to retain it& popularity. Mignonette. As the weather grows cooler, the mignonette will begin to throw the long spikes that are so much desired by the best trade. The plants should be carefully kept tied or held ei-ect, for if they get bent over, the stems will grow crooked and they are worthless. Growers adopt different inethods for doing this. Some grow them in wire rings similar to the carnation supports, others cut short brush sticks which they set between the rows of plants and still others run wire lengthwise of the bench and tie strings across, making a square around each plant in which it will stand erect. Other wires and strings are added as the plant grows. Keep the plants growing very cool from now on; a house at about the temperature of a violet house, that is, from 36° to 40° at night, will pro- duce the finest spikes of flowers. When the flower spikes begin to show, keep the plants well disbudded.allowing only the center flower to bloom and all the side shoots should be cut off. This will have to be done very early with the first bloom that sets, for as soon as it forms three shoots, it will immediately start to grow at the base of the flower; these should be rerrioved as early as possible, that the entire strength of the stalk can go into the tei-minal flower. After Chrysanthemums. The early chrysanthemums are now through flowering and the space that they have occupied should be inade of use by a growing crop. The soil in which they have been grown should be removed. It is very seldom that a good crop of any flower can be grown in the soil that has produced chrysan- themums. While it looks to be all right and often has much manure in it that the chrysanthemums have not taken up, yet our experience has been that the soil will not grow a succeed- ing crop. It is better to throw it out in a pile where it can be subjected to the sweetening process of nature. The stock plants of the chrysanthemums can be selected, and blocked up closely together and the surplus stock sold, and the space made ready for a fol- lowing crop. Many growers frequently ask what can be grown to follow chrysanthemums. It depends greatly upon what the trade demands. Where the early frosts are not severe, the 762 The American Florist. Nov. 5. single violets are left in the field and planted in the beds, but in the north- ern section of the country the weather is often too severe, the plants being badly frozen and will not recover until mid-winter. Plant growers will require the space for the growing plants and the lilies, where planted early, can be moved into the benches. Sweet peas make a good crop in these beds for spring blooming. If the seed is planted in pots in October and then trans- planted to the beds early, they can be bloomed in March. There are a num- ber of annuals that can be profitably grown, such as bachelor's buttons, and stocks, or early blooming herbaceous plants like Canterbury bells, and Coreopsis lanceolata, which will give a-n attractive assortment of flowers in early spring. Dahlias. Before the dahlias were through blooming they should have been care- fully named and a label properly in- scribed fastened to each plant that it is desired to save. As soon as the plants are killed by the frost they should be cut down and the tubers dug. Leave about six or eight inches of stem and firmly attach the label to this in such a manner that it cannot become loosened and lost. A good, dry cellar either with a cement or eai'then bottom, will keep them nicely through the winter, but it should be frost proof and not too near a boiler or heater. The tubers can be placed closely, to- gether and then covered with soil and they will come through the winter and the tubers will be nice and plump in the spring. They should be occasionally examined to see that they are not get- ting too dry or shriveling. If this hap- pens, cover the soil with papers and then sprinkle the paper and the soil will absorb the moisture. Callas. The calla bulbs that were planted in pots during August should now have a fine start and should be placed in the benches or pots where they are going to bloom. Make the soil good and rich — it can hardly have too much manure to get- the best results, but do not use too fresh manure; have it partly rotted. If grown in pots and the bulbs are large give them a good size; nine or ten inch is none too large, and pot firmly. After potting give the plants a good soaking and then withhold water until the plants have obtained a good foothold in the new soil, when they will require lots of water. Place them in a house where the tempera- ture can be held at 60° at night if flowers during the winter are desired. Keep the plants tied up that the blooms may have straight stems. When cutting leaves, be careful not to cut too low or the young flower that is enfolded in the leaf stem may bte injured. Columbus, O. — The Community Flower Shop is the name of a new establishment opened at Garfield ave- nue and Long street by J. H. Dorsam. —J. W. L. OSHKOSH, Wis. — ^The Oshkosh Horti- cultural Society held the last of its rural meetings for the season, October 3, at the home of William Pierce and wife, Omro road. Interesting papers presented by members included : "Plants and Bulbs for Fall Planting," by Ward B. Davis; "Winter Protection of Perennials and Storing of Bulbs for Winter," by J. W. Rowe. and "Plans for the 1922 Horticultural and Agri- cultural Show and County Fair," by T. G. Brown. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Klft, Phlla., Pa. Norton Centennial Float. The accompanying illustration gives an excellent view of the float of P. J. Norton, Bucyrus, O., in the Centennial pageant held in that city, October 4. Mr. Norton is a grandson of Samuel Norton, the founder of Bucyrus. Next Week in the Flower Shop. Every flower shop should now be a picture, a symposium of glowing colors with its great wealth of chrysanthe- mums, in reds, whites, pinks, yellows and the brilliant hued autumn leaves, which with artistic arrangement will make a delightful setting for the window and store interior. As one goes about the flower shops he is apt to hear and much too often, that busi- ness Is not what it ought to be. In nine cases out of 10 a glance around shows the reason why, and that is that the proprietor is waiting to have the business forced on him and seeing no reason for or necessity to make a bid for it. In some instances there is con- siderable stock in good variety, but it for the most part is crowded in thp storage jars in the case; there is no attempt to feattire anything, the thought being "We have the flowers if anybody wants them, and can make up as good as anyone in the business." The importance of arranging a few baskets of vases of flowers and giving' them an artistic touch in color, to- gether with a contrast, autumn leaves or other foliage and some ribbon, and using them to give a decorative finish to -the store, and at the same time offer- ing suggestions to visitors and custom- ers does not appeal to them. Business is jiever bad to the man who is ever- lastingly after it. If the great run of people are to be attracted and made to notice the store there must be some- thing unusual, a little out of the com- mon, that will cause them to stop and take a look. This is why I lay so much importa.nce to the outside appearance of the building, its street front the little 20 feet of space in a block, three to four hundred feet in length. A more or less continuous stream is passing all hours of the day and night, not one out of 100 of which know any- thing of your store, and unless you do something to attract their attention they will pass you by, day after day without knowledge of your existence. Every important article or bit of news in the newspaper is headlined and featured. Headlines are their decorated window, compelling you to stop and take a look. They spread interesting Items on the other pages amongst the advertisements so you will turn to them as well, as without results here they would soon go out of business. Of course, every storeman has a decorated window, but how they do differ in degree. Some stick in a few plants and a couple of vases of flow- ers and let it go at that from one week's end to the other. Many are often so "busy" that it goes two weeks or longer without change. The win- dow, at least in some of its essentials, should be changed every day, it being the greatest asset of the store, in that it meets so many people upon which it is necessary it should make a good impression. It should always be full of suggestions, well trimmed plants which at once present a gift look, the little filled vase basket, an artistic gem that suggests how nice it would be to give to a friend. The well filled fernery with the card, "let us fill yours." The made up "take along" box of flowers at a popular price, will tempt people to purchase it. A real live, up-to-date window with every ar- ticle in it a feature, or at least inter- esting enough to hold the attention for a moment, should at all times be put forth. The special sale window can be run once or twice a week with splendid re- sults in sales, and also in calling at- tention to the store as alive and up- to-date and anxious to do business. The price and small descriptive cards are ^ry important. People will stop to read these small notices, which is a point gained as they then see what is in the window. BIRTHDAYS SHOULD BE FEATURED. Play up the birthdays at every op- portunity as they are innumerable. They are frequently forgotten and if the flowers bring them to mind in the basket marked "for her birthday" the sale will naturally follow with this or some other item of stock. The greatest source of business is, of course, that of flowers for funerals. It is considered unethical in the best trade to in any way solicit this trade, 1 ■ ■• - ' V jLTi ^ ^@^Sm * ^ ^^IH||HP°v''' F. J. NORTON'S FLOAT IN CENTENNIAL PAGEANT AT BUCYRUS, O., OCTOBER «. 1921. The American Florist. 763 as it gravitates naturally to the florist who has the confidence of his custom- ers. It is well, however, to be always prepared to talk to customers intelli- gently about such orders and turn them into channels that will be most profitable. Frequently flowei-s are asked for and designs wanted that are difficult to make and not as a rule satisfactory. The clever salesman avoids such difliculties and serves his customers better by turning their minds to flowers and their arrange- ment in a way that will be more satis- factory to all. A little tray of boutonnieres in the window or a few on the end of the counter at all times always fresh and inviting, labeled, "a flower for your coat," is sure to bring gentlemen into the store. This trifling adornment should be encouraged in every way, it would give the business a wonder- ful impetus if this year a flower habit could be made general. Every mem- ber should do all he can to help it along. Salesmanship. One of the most important factors in the retail store is the salesmen, those whose business it is to meet the visitors or customers, show them every courtesy, and at the same time impress upon or bring to their atten- tion the excellence of the various plants and flowers and their artistic arrangement as featured. To serve a person who wants a certain Item of the stock is a very simple matter, but to take advantage of their presence in the store and sell them something they had no intention of buying, requires skill and finesse in the art of sales- manship, a faculty that is a most val- uable asset and which can be acquired by study and practice. To be successful as a salesman in any line one must be thoroughly familiar with his stock, must be able to talk about it intelligently and in such a way as to interest the pros- pective buyer. Two men for example tell the same story; .with one's rendi- tion it falls flat, while the other brings down the house. It is the enthusiasm and interest created by its proper pres- entation that makes all the differ- ence. It is the way it is told that makes the hit, and it is the same in effective salesmanship. Th« bright, alert salesman takes the visitor about the store, calling attention to this or that flower or plant in an interesting way, noting the effect and impres- sion made, never pressing sales, but at once following up an opening of increased interest shown by the vis- itor that may lead to the desired sale. There are always many favorable points that can be brought out about plants and it is this information given at the right time, after interest is seen to be aroused, that frequently puts the. sale over. The aspidistra is not as a rule very symmetrical but if its foliage is kept rubbed up it always presents a fresh, healthy appearance. If the fact of its great hardiness in tlie house is made known and it is shown in demonstration how the leaves gloss up when rubbed with a dust rag, it at once possesses a new virtue and may be added to the order. "I have never had any success with ferns, they turn yellow so quickly," is often heard. A short explanation on their care as to position in light places, and watering, and giving examples of satisfied customers with whom they grow and beautify their rooms the entire season, will nearly always end , in sales for another trial. There are other ferns, for example, the bird's nest, which with its glossy light green fronds, is very attractive, a word in reference to its being a splendid house plant and how it adds variety to the collection, will often effect a sale. The Hare's Foot rhizome of the polypo- dium, is an attractive feature that will often pass unnoticed if attention is not called to it. Its advantage as a very hardy variety, if played vip, will often result in a sale. CHEEEFUL KECEPTION ESSENTIAL. A bright, cheerful reception of all visitors is most essential; they should not be allowed to stand around with- out attention, neither should they be a large well-made magnolia wreath with an easel and a standing base on either of which it may be placed, and a large panel of the same leaves. With a handsome bow of ribbon, a few palmi leaves, some ichoice roses hastily clustered together, an idea is at once given of how this or that de- sign will look. A large vase basket into which a big bunch of long- stemmed roses can be placed, together with others on the handle and a bow of ribbon, give just a hint of the ele- gance of the work when finished. Such demonstrations are sure to make a good impression and oft times land the order. HESS & SWOBODA'S STORE, OMAHA, NEBR. Showing a Few of the Many Baskets Made for the Herzberg Store Opening. rushed. Far too frequently the store force is engaged in some pressing work, or may be talking together, not notic- ing the new ai-rivals, allowing them to wait or hunt up some one to wait on them. Under puch circumstances vis- itors will frequently walk out, being annoyed at the inattention. A pleas- ing personality is essential, a bright, smiling face always wins : its cheerful "Good Morning," and when possible, calling the customer by name, puts them at once at ease and ready to give their order. The good salesman is quick to note the customer's objec- tion to an article even before it is expressed in words and quickly ex- plains it away or calls attention to other good qualities that offset the supposed imperfection. A most important matter in many transactions is to find out how much the customer desires to spend. Par- ticularly is this true in the case of a committee whose mission is the pur- chase of funeral flowers. Such an or- der generally amounts to a considera- ble sum. In nearly every case there is competition, they have been or are going elsewhere, and the question of price to those who do not know qual- ity has much to do with the decision. Photographic books with priced de- signs sometimes give a clue or the salesman in suggesting various ar- rangements, can, in quoting prices, get a lead from the way in which certain prices quoted attract most in- terest, one of the committee saying let us see something for about this or that amount. Two good stock pieces that should be on hand for such emergencies are Frequently the small order may be increased in price, the box of flowers would look so much better with the ad- dition of a bunch of violets, or a dozen lilies of the valley or a beautiful orchid. Generally it only needs the suggestion and the customer is always better satisfied. At times the order for out-of-town delivery is for $3. A word or two on how much better a $5 box will look delivered in this dis- tant city, will very often bring the price up to this figure. There are always items of stock that for some reason do not sell as fast as others. Before these have a chance to get shop-worn, they should be featured in the best possible man- ner and as well called to the atten- tion of customers, whenever there is any chance for a sale. Good store- keeping demands that up-to-date fea- tured articles of stock should always be well displayed, convenient at hand to present to customers when found in a buying humor. Paliiyra. N. Y. — J. A. Cleary recent- ly purchased property west of this city where he erected greenhouses and has also opened an establishment on Main street to be known as the Hill-Dale Flower Shop. He will conduct a whole- sale and retail business. Sheridan, Wyo. — The Sheridan Greeenhouse Co. will soon complete a range of houses about one mile from this city, on Avoca avenue. The firm has leased a part of the Home Bakery building for offices and sale^l|boms and will discontinue its South Main street headquarters at an early date. 764 The America n Fl oris t. Nov.. 5, WITH THE GROWERS Quality Stock at Norwood. The true gardener will travel a day's journey to see a beautiful plant and feel himself amply rewarded as he feasts his eyes with its beauty. Knowing the difficulties, he appre- ciates the results attained. The com- mercial dealer also looks with satis- faction on the perfect foliage or flow- ering plant; its beauty to him, how- ever, means not so much an achieve- ment of the grower, but a beautiful creation that will brighten his stock and add to his prestige and profit. To all those who love and admire skill in horticulture as exemplified in choice plants, a visit to the establishment of the Robert Craig Co. at Norwood, Pa., will afford an opportunity to see one of the greatest commercial stocks in the country. While the grower-retailer is catered to with quantities of young stock for growing on, the specialty here is the finished product, the perfect specimen either in foliage or' flowering plant, which when its time comes, has reached its highest stage of perfec- tion. In the foliage section specialties are dracaenas, pandanuses, crotons, ferns and palms. One entire range is given to dracaenas which are seen in great variety. Dracaena terminalis, D. Mas- sangeana, Lord Wolsley and D. Frag- rans are seen in quantity, together with a number of fancy new ones, of which a stock is being worked up. D. Godseffiana, D. Sanderiana and D. Kelleriana, varieties especially suited for color in plant baskets, are grown in quantity in 3-inch pots. Pandanus Veitchii is a specialty, plants excep- tionally well colored, and two large houses are filled with them. Crotons have always been a spe- cialty, the stock now numbering over 50,000 plants. The various sizes, from 3-inch upward, are exceptionally well colored. Several large houses are filled with ferns, wonderfully finished stock, the leading varieties are Nephrolepis Teddy, Jr., N. Scotti, N. Norwood, and N. Verona. Areca lutescens is a specialty, this stock, from, 4-inch potsi to '10-inch tubs, has largely taken the place of the scarce kentias with the decorators, who find them very satisfactory. FLOWEKING SECTION. A large house is filled with begonias in variety, plants in fine growth cov- ered with buds, just right for autumn and holiday sales. "Varieties are B. Cincinnati, B. Mrs. Peterson and B. Lonsdale. B. Pride of Newcastle of the Vernon type is a fine red that is al- ways in flower. Poinsettias are done wonderfully here, over 75,000 cuttings are struck, for sale to others to grow on and for the holiday trade in flower. The stock, in from .3-inch pots up to large made up pans, is now in splendid condition. The queen of the flowering section is the cyclamen; they have never had them as good before, 10-inch pots now measuring as much as 30 inches across the close set foliage. A large house of plants in 4- inch pots grown purposely to be flowered in this size, BO as to produce a quantity of bloom in a small pot for basket work, will be much appreciated by the retailers. Next year's stock is now coming through the soil, many having the first leaf well up. , There wU be another sowing of seed in November, making about 100,000 in all. Cherries, peppers and Otaheite oranges fill a house, these latter being wonderfully well fruited, plants in five and 6-inch pots carrying from 12 to 18 fruits and some more than this number. There is also a house of heather that is very well set with buds. Two new houses. 28x150 feet, semi- iron frame construction, have just been put up in the record time of two weeks and are now filled with cold stock for Easter. These two houses complete the continuous ranges on both sides of a large central shed 28x500 feet. Rambler roses, hydrangeas, Easter lilies and genistas are quantity stocks that are being skillfully ti'eated for the Easter holidays. Robert Craig, Sr., is now in Porto Rico, where he will spend the winter looking after the tropical nursery, which this year will turn out dracaena canes of scarce varieties. The palms and aspidistras planted last season have made a splendid growth and this enterprise promises to be very suc- cessful. Canadian Growers. One of the most enjoyable features of the recent meeting of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association in Toronto, Ont., was the visits to the celebrated growers in the vicinity who supply the Toronto market and, in fact, almost the whole of Canada with cut flowers. THE DALE ESTATE. This immense range is said by no less an authority than Fred H. Lemon, of Richmond, Ind.. to be one of the largest a,nd most complete greenhouse establishments on the American continent. The houses are at Brampton, Ont., 20 miles from To- ronto, where there are now 30 acres under glass all devoted to raising cut flowers. Several acres of this are planted with Asparagus plumosus; 350,000 carnations occupy many of the houses and all are on, raised ground beds with cement sides. The condi- tion of the stock is uniformly fine, as good as the best anywhere. Each house, in its series of roofs on gutters between seven to eight feet above the ground space, is immense. Some are 600 feet and others over 800 feet in length. Rose plants, to the number of 250,000, all in superb con- dition, fill the benches in the rose ranges. Many are on raised ground beds and others on raised benches on posts, the latter method being pre- ferred. All varieties appeared to do equally well here, the growth being most vigorous and the production of buds satisfactory. A bench ' of the new rose, Angelus, made a splendid showing', the flowers in. quantity on the plants being superb) in form and borne on good long stems. That the Angelus is clearly the best white rose \ up to the present time, was the opin- ion of Mr. Dale. The orchid section, a range of houses, each 25x120 feet, contains nearly 70,000 plants. Cattleya labiata now in full flower made a fine display. None of these go to waste, there Toe- ing continuous demand. Prices at present are 30, 40 and 50 cents each, according to size of flower. Plants here do not run out; they are repotted and divided about every third year and their stock is really increasing instead of diminishing. Temperatures of 58 to 60 degrees are maintained except when the plants are in flower, when 65 degrees is registered. Chrysanthe- mums ard a quantity crop, about 200,- 000 being like all other stock, pei'fect in every respect. Many are disbudded from one to three to a plant and quan- tities grown without disbudding, being used as sprays. Several large houses have beds, growing one flower to a stem, for exhibition and special sales. These were making enormous flowers, some of which were partially shaded with cheese cloth and many in-dividual flowers wore caps of wax paper. The heating plant was a revelation. Pour large boilers, 400 horse power each, placed in an immense high roofed brick building, heat the entire plant. Steam leaves the boilers at 100 pounds pressure and is reduced to 20, then to 10 and as low as seven pounds as it enters the various ranges. The coal, bituminous, is automatically fed to the boilers which are provided with automatic stokers, which gives almost perfect combustion, and the ashes are removed from the rear of the boiler. Neither the coal or ashes were in sight. The main steam pipes are carried from the boilers to the va- DRACAENA AMABILIS AT CRAIG'S, NORWOOD, PA. 19Z1. The American Florist. 765 rious ranges through a large under- ground tunnel. The cold storage room is very com- modious, adjoining which is the grad- ing department where all flowers as soon as cut are graded by a force of girls who are quite expert. On the floor above is the packing room where there is every convenience for this important branch to which they pay the greatest attention; an average of 300 orders are sent out daily over a territory covering 2,000 miles east and west in Canada. Only about five per cent of their product is shipped to the United States. In all the houses there is a single stout wire well above the walk, which on a trolley, conveys a cut flower tray or basket, a great time saver when gathering the flowers. A great fea- ture of the place is its cleanliness. Two men are on the job from morn- ing till night with brooms, cleaning the walks. The force of employes ranges from 250 to 275, depending on regular or extra work. The manage- ment of the establishment is wonder- ful. It clearly stands in a niche by itself. JOHN H. DUNLOP. The extensive rose houses of John H. Dunlop, Richmond Hill, Ont., are models of efiiciency. All stock is grown on raised benches, the principal varieties being Butterfly, Ophelia, Dun- lop, Columbia, Sunburst, Ward, Double White Killarney, of his own sport, Hoosier Beauty and some Premier, the latter for some reason not doing well with him. All the stock appeared to be in fine condition, much of it just coming into crop, many of the Butter- fly having 24 to 30-inch stems. When necessary, two weeks is considered enough to dry off rose beds for a rest and they are then cut back and start- ed up again. The seedling- rose bench was inter- esting; several promising seedlings and sports looked very good, one a yellow Ophelia of good color and an- other a white sport of Sunburst. A red seedling made fine flowers. His strain of Double WTiite Killarney is said to be much better than the orig- inal. In this section was planted 12 plants of Priscilla on trial. Its first autumn crop cut 57 fine flowers and it was again in full flower with superb blooms of a fine shade of pink, very large and borne on good stems. Cer- tainly this looks like a winner. Godfrey callas, two and three bulbs to an eight and 10-inch pot, are a fea- ture. They are a profitable and de- pendable crop. Calendulas, mignonette, and chrysanthemums are catch crops which when cut out after the holidays leave room for the youngrosestock. The water supply here is pumped electrically from a pond and automat- ically kept at a pressure of 60 pounds. This never fails and the desired force is always at hand whenever required. The propagating house, 25i!:300 feet, has an enclosed bed for grafted stock. This has flat glass on top about 10 inches above the board bottom. With this there is no drip, as the moisture gathers and lies flat, then dries off again. HAEOLD HILLS. At Harold Mills' establishment, which is in close proximity to John H. Dunlop's place, a seedling white rose of merit was a feature. This is a large double flower of unknown par- entage, coming in a lot of seedlings witFout record. It is a very pretty flower which may have commercial value. A very beautiful sport of Co- lumbia was also seen, a splendid flower BEGONIA MRS. PETERSON AT CRAIG'S, NORWOOD, PA. but said not to come back as fast as its parent. Premier and Columbia are seen here at their best. A beautiful sight was a bed of Ophelia in full flower; they were not cut as they were wanted for Christmas, and by allowing them to flower out they would be prop- erly timed when cut back. MILLER & SONS. Several acres of glass here were filled with chrysanthemums, roses and 60,000 carnations, all the stock being in excellent condition. An importa- tion of choice azalea plants timed for Christmas were the envy of many American growers. The city is rapidly closing in around Miller & Sons' establishment and they have gone into the building of resi- dences, having already erected several hundred, proving a very remunerative side line. CARL GKOBBA. The Carl Grobba plant was most in- teresting, being a half mile off the main road. Mr. Grobba had gone to the trouble to decorate his lane or side road with boxwood and hay trees on both sides for its entire length, much to the delight of the visitors. The extensive houses of 200,000 square feet or over were found full to reple- tion with splendidly grown stock and not a foot of unoccupied space was to be seen. A new concrete bulb shed had just been completed for storing 1,500,000 Dutch bulbs, for forcing. In the center where there is most light will be stored an extensive importa- tion of bay trees and boxwood. Twelve large deep pits contained stock which would be brought into the houses as fast as the chrysanthe- mums, which are grown in quantity, were cut away. Large houses con- taining 12,000 Md. Petrie azaleas in several sizes were all timed for Christmas. Another lot of 8,000 were on hand, later varieties to be brought in at Easter. Growers all declare that the intensive culture and utilization of space here has reached the maximum. Cincinnati, O. — Alfred Forder and wife have returned from Panama. Although sick at Los Angeles, Calif., Ifir. Forder visited the recent exhibi- tion in that city and says it was a grand display. Mr. Forder has not fully recovered his health but hopes to be able to attend to business in a few days. THE S. A. F. National Publicity Campaign. Reports received from all sections of the country show renewed interest in the national publicity campaign, and evidence of continued effort to obtain subscriptions for another four years' campaign term to begin January 1, 1922, is forthcoming to a quite re- markable extent. It is the desire of the publicity committee that the na- tional advertising continue without interruption, and if interest is kept up to the point it is at the present time, which should result in the necessary cash being available, publicity for flowers can be obtained on a scale not heretofore approached. There are still some florists who have subscribed to the fund who have not fulfilled their obligations for this year, and if you, Mr. Reader, should happen to be one of these, your remit- tance would be more than welcomed now. The time is ripe for vigorous action, and all must admit that flori- cultural matters are receiving far more attention nowadays than they did before our campaign was started. The following editorial leader from the current number of the Ladies' Home Journal is given as an instance, and it should be borne in mind that this leader is placed before over 2,000,000 subscribers to the publica- tion, which means in the neighborhood of 5,000,000 readers. "Armistice Day." "On Armistice Day. November 11, we shall celebrate the third anniver- sary of the cessation of fighting in France. The g-overnment will bury an unknown soldier in Arlington ceme- tery with great military and naval ceremony. Various cities and towns will have minor observances, but most folks will murmur only a devout 'Thank God' when they recall the date. "Really we should do something more to show our appreciation of the soldiers and sailors who died, and also of the boys who came home safe- ly. This memorial day need not be wholly for the dead; let it be also for the living. And that is the basis of a beautiful idea advanced by Mrs. Simeon Shaw, wife of a Methodist minister at Canyon City, Tex. Let us celebrate Armistice Day as a flower 766 The American Florist. Nov. 5, day for the living soldiers of the world, Mrs. Shaw proposes; let each of us wear a blossom, any blossom, that day to show the service men that we have not forgotten what they did. " 'Anyone will buy flowers when you're dead,' " says Mrs. Shaw; " 'but the living soldiers must not be for- gotten. November 11 is late for flow- ers, I know, but 'hereafter' will be too late.' " "Flower day for living soldiers is a happy thought. Let's wear a flower — anj' flower — on November 11." The following subscriptions have been received since publication of our last list : SUBSCBIPTIONS RECEIVED. Bassett & VS^ashburn. Chicago $500.00 E. F. Winterson Co.. Chicago 25.00 Mrs. G. C. Sparks. Thomasville. Ga. 1.00 Boatwright Fl, Co.. N. Augusta, S. C. 1.00 Yalaha Conserv. Co.. Talaha. Fla. . . 6.00 $632.00 .\niount previously reported 30,452.16 Total $30,984.16 Good reports are coming in slowly but surely from the live wires who have received subscription books and are making personal canvasses to help raise the required fund for a proper continuance of our publicity work. Mark P. Mills, Philadelphia, Pa., whose work in this connection has been most commendable, has sent ad- ditional subscriptions which make his total number sent in, 74. And others are also getting in some good work, as will be seen by the following list : For four years. By Mark P. Mills. Philadelphia, Pa. Myers and Samtman. Chestnut Hill. Fa $100.00 M. Rice Co.. Philadelphia 75.00 Wm. m:. Ferguson, Philadelphia 10.00 Sawyer & Jolinson. Bethlehem, Pa... 15.00 D. M. Goldberg. Bethlehem, Pa 6.00 Herman Zimmer. W. CoUingwood. N. J 5.00 John Kuhn, Philadelpliia 10.00 Total for four years $220.00 By A. Langhans. Wlieeling, "W. Va. .Tohn Hallstern & Sons, Pleasant Valley, W. Va 15.00 Albert Lash, Warwood. W. Va 10.00 Frank C. Seibert. Wheeling, W. Va. . 10.00 John Dleckerman. Elm Grove. W. Va. 25.00 Total for four years $ 60.00 By A. L. Miller, ex-president of the Society of American Florists, Ja- inaica. N. T. A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N. T 100.00 W. C. McCallum, Isllp. N. T 10.00 Rowehl & G'ranz. Hicksville. L. I.... 20.00 Gottleib Bartunck. Riverhead. N. Y.. 10.00 Total for four years $140.00 By D. C. Horgan, Macon, Ga. West View Florist. Atlanta, Ga 15.00 Cruceflale Florists. Athens. Ga 5.00 The C. C. Dour Co.. Augusta, Ga 6.00 Henry Meinert. Marietta, Ga 5.00 Toit Bros. Co.. Brunswick. Ga 25.00 Ralph Deans. Atlanta, Ga 7.60 Idle Hour Nurseries. Macon. Ga 50.00 Yalaha Conservatory Co.. Yalaha, Ga. 6.00 Boatwright Floral Co.. North Au- gusta. S. C 1.00 Mrs. G. C. Sparks. Thomasville Ga. . . 1.00 Total for four years $119.60 By Moss W. Armistead, Ports- mouth. Va. Moss W. Armistead. Portsmouth 26.00 W. C. Weiss. Portsmouth 6.00 Charles Weiss & Son. Portsmouth... 6.00 Total for four years $ 36.00 By Baur & Steinkamp, Indianapolis, Ind 50.00 By Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.. Pitts- burgh. Pa. {for one year) 200.00 The subscriptions of Wm. Goos, Betten- dorf. la. : H. W. Pauli. Davenport, la. : L. Stapp. Rock Island, 111. and Wm. Knees & to., previously reported, should have been credited to the good work of William Knees. Fifth National Flower Show. All arrangements are now practical- ly completed covering the Fifth Na- tional B^ower Show, so that from now on details only will demand attention. The guarantee fund of $20,000, which the National Flower Show committee decided to raise, is now over sub- scribed, the total being $20,657. The little doubt which has all along existed in the minds of some as to the Auditorium in Cleveland, O., being ready in time for the show has been removed. Among the functions sched- uled to take place in the building be- fore our exhibition, is a big automo- bile show, and a public reception to Marshal Foch and other notables. Reservations of trade space in the show are continually being made, and there is much correspondence passing between the secretary's ofiice and prospective exhibitors. Up to date the following have contracted for space : Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Henshaw Floral Co., New York. A. N. Pierson. Inc.. Cromwell, Conn. Schloss j^ros. Ribbons. Inc.. New Yorl^. Mead-Suydam Co.. Newark. N. J. American Bulb Co., Chicago. W. H. Englehart, Memphis, Tenn. President Tennesse State Florists' Association and Manager Idlewild Greenhouses. Walter E. Cook, Inc., Cleveland, O. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago. Ideal Power Lawn Mower Co., Lansing, Mich. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia. Pa. The Zane Pottery Co., South Zanesville. O. W. Atlee Burpee Co.. Philadelphia. Pa. L. C. Stroh & Sons, Batavia. N. Y. Joseph G. Neidinger Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. Florists Exchange. New York. Henry A. Dreer. Inc., Riverton, N. J. Carl Hagenbureer. W. Mentor, O. B. Hammond Tracy. Inc., Wenham, Mass. The Basket Shop. Belletonte, Pa, .T. A. Evans Co.. Richmond. Ind. Pulverized Poultry Manure Co., Chicago. Quincy Art Willow Ware Co., Quincy, III. Muller-Sealey Co., Inc., New York. The McCallum Co.. Inc., Pittsburgh. Pa. Lord & Burnham Co., Chicago. Roman J. Irwin. New York. SPECIAL PEEMIUMS. The local committees are working strenuously to make the show the suc- cess it surely will be, and are much encouraged by the thoroughness of ar- rangements already made. James Mc- Laughlin, chairman of the special committee on premiums, reports the following premiums offered to date : Henry G. Berning, St. Louis. Mo.. any class, cash $100.00 Gude Bros. Co.. Washington, D. C, any class, cash 50.00 W. I,. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., any class, cash 25.00 Hollywood Gardens. Inc., Seattle, Wash., any class, cash 10.00 Hitchings & Co.. Elizabeth. N. J., any class, cash 10.00 S. S. Skidelsky & Co.. New York, roses or carnations, commercial... 25.00 Zanbergen Bros., Oyster Bay, N. Y., roses or carnations, commercial... 25.00 For best collection May flowering tulips, any type, six varieties, two pots or pans of each. Open to pri- vate .gardeners and amateurs only: Mrs. J. C. Vaughan. Chicago 25.00 For best bridal bouquet, arranged by a member of the Ladies' Society of American Florists: Ladies' Society of American Florists — For best bridal lipuquet 25.00 For best table decoration 26.00 (Open only to members of the Ladies' Society of American Florists.) Special premium to be awarded as National Flower Show committee desires 25 00 McCallum Co.. Pittsburgh. Pa. — A wicker rocker, value $26. as a prize to be offered at discretion of National Flower Show Committee. Henshaw Floral Co.. Inc. (Supply Dept.), New York. — Lustreware vase, value $26. to be used by National Flower Show Commit- tee, to the best advantage. Hall & Robinson, by Wm. C. Hall, Mon- treal, Que. — For six tumbler baskets, filled as usually arranged by florists; $30, 1st; $20, 2nd. H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa. — Best SIX pans, not over eight inches, of tulips one nan of each of the following varieties- Brilliant Star. Herman Schlegel. Kaiser- kroon. Prosperity. Pink Beauty, Rose Luis- ante. Open to commerical and private growers: $15, 1st; $10. 2nd. Max Schling. Inc.. New York. — The Max Schling gold medal for the most artistic and effective retail exhibit. Three Max Schling gold bronze medals for the best bridal bouquet, the best table decoration and far the best flower basket. The three- last named to be awarded to the first prize winners in their classes, at the discretion of the committee. Max Schling silver medal for the best private exhibit. The gold medal tor the retail exhibit and the- silver medal for the best private exhibit Should be awarded as sweepstakes on the first or second day of the show M. Rice Co.. Philadelphia. Pa.— Handsome large store display piece, value $50. to be offered at discretion of committee. S. Pretniss Baldwin and wife. Cleveland. —Cash. $100 to be offered at discretion of committee. The Plain Dealer, Cleveland.— Cash. $25 T-^" '^i'''^^'^ ^'^t discretion of committee. • v f,.'^- ^- ^''" Co., Richmond, Ind. — For the three recent introductions of twenty- nyo blooms of each. Columbia, Premier: Butterfly. Prize to be incorporated under one class, making 76 roses of the three va- "'^ril'^''' ^^ th'' Pi'ize offered, cash. $75 clev»1 = „5°''''A*'' ^o'^ Burdick Co.. Jewelers. Cleveland.— A $35 cup to be awarded as- committee desires. t„\ °-«,^"i"'J'^ ^°- Chicago.— Cash. $50. to be offered for the best vase of 100 red Thf fl^°i ""i' similar class that will promote- the flower business. ■Rm^nr.?- -,?""'.?.'' t ®°"- I^".. Richmond Hill, Onl.— For the best vase of F. W Dun- Ion roses, cash $60. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.. Pittsburgh, of^-^Si^n^^Ue'e"- '" "^ """'^^ ^^ <>'--«-■ The National Flower Show Commit- tee is to meet in Cleveland, November 1(-18. At this meeting also will be- present Robert Pyle, president of the American Rose Society; Wallace R. Pierson, chairman of the same soci- ety's committee on commercial grow- ers' interests, and A. F. J. Baur, sec- retary of the American Carnation So- ciety, who will discuss with the com- mittee their plans for co-operation in the show. On Thursday, November 17, the committee will be guests at luncheon of the Rotary Club, John Young, Seo'y. Battle Ceeek, Mich. — The Post Tavern Gardens is adding another greenhouse to its range, 36x206 feet. Hi(JH Point, N. C— Frank Ford will build a flower shop and range of greenhouses, here, in the near future. Detroit, Mich. — The Hamilton Flower Shop recently opened a branch store at 7315 Llnwood avenue to be known as the Linwood Flower Shop. Tampa, Fla. — The Violet Dell Flo- rists recently opened a downtown store in the Goodrich building, Court street. John Caruthers is the propri- etor, Benton, III, — Mrs. Lorene Benton, formerly with Grimm & Gorly, St. Ix)uis, Mo., recently opened the first floral establishment in this city, the style of the business being the Benton Flower Shop. 1921. The American Florist. im Tennessee State Florists' Association. ANNUAL MEETINO, NOVEMBER 1-2. The eighth annual convention of the Tennessee State Florists' Association is in session as we go to press at Chattanooga, November 1-2, with an excellent programme prepared for the occasion. , The programme includes President W. H. Englehart's address, Secretary- Treasurer Bentley's report and papers as follows : "Essential Details for a Successful Florist in the South," by Dan Horgan, Macon, Ga.; "National Plant Growers," by J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111.; "New Features of Greenhouse Construction," by Phil. Foley, Chicago; "Why I Selected the Retail Flower Business as a Voca- tion," by Chas. H. Grakelow, Philadel- phia, Pa. ; "Experiences While At- tending the Society of American Flo- rists' Convention at Washington, D. C," by Bdw. C. Truett, Franklin; "Possibilities of Bulb Growing in the South," by Chas. L,. Baum, Knoxville, Tenn.; "Pot Plants," by Robt. Craig, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.; "Necessary Es- sentials for Pot Plants in the South," by Wallace R. Patterson, Montgom- ery, Ala.; "The Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association," by M. Bloy, De- troit, Mich.; "Say It With Flowers Week," by Z. D. Blackistone, Wash- ington, D. C; and "What Our Govern- ment Thinks of the Florist Business," by Wm. F. Gude, Washington, D. C. The meeting is a wonderful success with some 400 in attendance and 150 new members, the total membership being now 300. Nashville has been selected for the next meeting. Intense enthusiasm in the work of the asso- ciation prevails. Officers elected for the ensuing year are Harold Joy, Nashville, president; E. A. Marriom, Chattanooga, vice- president; Prof. G. M. Bentley, Knox- vilje, secretary-treasurer, who was re- elected for the eighth successive time. Robt. Craig, Jr., and Chas. Grakelow, of Philadelphia, Pa., were unable to attend on account of pressure of busi- ness. PRESIDENT ENGLEHART'S ADDRESS. ■ Mr. Chairman, Honorable Mayor Chambliss, Reverend Father Sullivan, our hosts the Chattanooga Florists' Club, members of the Tennessee State Florists' Association and friends : AUrw me 1p (bank you one and all for your attendance at this, our eighth annual convention. It is the greatest yet. It seems but a few weeks since we were together at our last convention in Memphis last year. At that time we were rejoicing over the business of the preceding year; and it was great. We had not yet beg-un to feel the business decline which has since brought us face to face with a year of strenuous mer- chandising and careful management. I believe I can truly say that we have all sweat blood and wore our fingers almost to the quick in carrying on business, and coming through the year. Now, also, is a fitting time for great rejoicing, for business is again on the upturn, and I am sure you all will enjoy a brisk trade through the com- ing season and sincerely believe that before we assemble again business will have returned to normal with another great business and industrial expan- sion well on its way to keep us busy. I believe good business lies ahead, for unless America's greatest busi- ness men, manufacturers and mer- chants have lost their keen insight, and their great foresight, we shall soon again experience better times. How- ever, the times just past make it im- portant, that we now learn carefully of those things which have caused us loss and nights of worry during the past year. A freedom cif interchange of our experiences concerning "What we have done and how we have done it, to make it pay," will help make this convention profitable to each one of us. Let us do this while the lesson is still fresh in our minds. Our eighth annual covention affords us an all fav- orable opportunity to crystallize these successful experiences to our future and lasting good. We in Tennessee have had a healthy growth in the past three years. Even so. we are still in the A. B. C.'s of floriculture and merchandising, and the whole florist business is but in its infancy in the south. LARGE GROWTH IN BUSINESS. Tennessee growers have constructed huge ranges in the last 24 months. Tennessee retailers have built magnifi- cient modern stores during the past two years. They may look tremendously "large and bare at present, but in time they will prove too small and inade- quate. T read where one big steel Harold Joy, Nashville. Prcs.-Eleot Tennessee State Florists' Ass'n. company is spending $10,000 on new buildin°:s while their present factories are only about one-third In use. That company realizes that in another year, those plants may be two-thirds too small and are keeping their unem- ployed at work by this construction. We can, perhaps, very well apply this lesson of employment to profit and benefit in our own individual business, for business is coming back and the unemployed problem may be no prob- lem at all, if the floral industry takes care of its workers and every other industry does likewise, and I truly be- lieve we have been doing this for some time. Now is a good time to build, remodel, expand with your un- employed. It costs so little and I can give you some points in person on it if you wish. Those who have had the foresight to build and expand are sure to profit and are to be commended for their wisdom. For in flower growing today Tennessee does use nine times what she grows, and it will be some years before that ratio will change much. The awakening of new cus- tomers who are coming to "Say It With Flowers," Will make us step fast to keep apace with its growth. Prepare for bigger business by using the unemployed. The Tennessee florist business is still In its infancy and with more cus- tomers, a bigger market, more glass and a finer quality of merchandise being raised here as well as shipped here, there is every reason to assume, that by proper attention to manage- ment, good merchandising and adver- tising and fuller experience in grow- ing, that Tennessee will show a phe- nomenal step forward in the florist business from now on. We have more reasons to rejoice. While we have been experiencing this so-called air- pocket in business, which has not been confined to the south or Ten- nessee, but the whole nation, our Ten- nessee State Florists' Association has pushed its. way to the forefront among all other states, in one of the most inspiring sweeps of enthusiasm and growth in membership that your imagination can picture. One year ago after six years of faithful, tireless effort and determination, the total membership of our association reached the centuiT mark. Last year, due to the great work of my predecessor, A. J. McNutt, Ten- nessee was the only state in the entire south to be represented on the na- tional board of the Society of Ameri- can Florists, and the only southern state with a delegate to the meeting, and I have you all to thank for that honor. Tennessee led the way, I am proud to say, and since then several other southern states have succeeded in gaining representation. More than this, our Volunteer State also fur- nished a director of the Florists' Tele- graph Delivery as well as a director of the Society of American Florists. Today we boast an even 100 per cent increase in membership in one year; number- ing proudly, florists in Arkansas, Ala- bama, Mississippi and those in kin- dred businesses from New York to Florida. This good work must go on until we number every possible florist in Tennessee and our territory. The time will soon come when strength of membership will constitute the back- bone of the part Tennessee can rightly play in the immense development of the floral industry in the south. Who knows, but that Memphis is building that magnificient $2,500,000 auditorium especially to house the national con- vention in 1923? Who knows the greater advantage that 100 per cent representation will provide for us. TENNESSEE LEADING SOUTH. This brings us down to the present moment and to the practical part of this convention, wherein we may fur- ther rejoice. Tennessee has taken the lead in the south. We have hardly begun to develop the immense possi- bilities of our market. A vast amount of business awaits our intense appli- cation of modern scientific floricul- ture and floral merchandising. Let us retailers go ahead by proper sales means and through good newspaper advertising and other ways sell the idea of "Say It With Flowers, and sell more merchandise. Let us grow- ers go ahead and better our culture and supply the demand which we re- tailers are awakening. "How we ought to do' it to make it pay, ' should from now on be the practical part of our convention. It is gratifying to read the pro- gramme of the practical men, who will tell us their experiences at this time. Those who arranged this programme have struck the keynote of that big idea, and I believe Chattanooga is to be commended for that. Any man or woman who returns to his business after this convention without a bet- ter conception of it will have no one to blame but himself or herself. We are honored by a number of the lead- ing and most successful florists and growers in America on this pro- gramme. We are equally honored by those recognized specialists who have come to give us of their knowledge. They will find us all willing and ready students, full of appreciation and wanting to know, "How to do it to make it pay." So with the thought of the quick re- turn of good business times and the forward march of our enthusiastic as- sociation toward a more perfect or- 768 The American Florist. Nov. 5, ganization, with a definite aim to here gain practical benefits that will fur- ther enable Tennessee to develop her great possibilities and prepare for another period of expansion, let us move forward with the clear determi- nation to give heed to the message of this convention. Friends, it has been one of the ex- treme pleasures of my life" to have served and have been honored by you all and I proffer my continued service to the advancement of our great as- sociation and my full support to my successoi', whoever he may be. I thank you. ShXKETAET-TREASUKER BENTUET'S REPORT. The Tennessee State Florists' Asso- ciation this morning is seven years and nine months of age. We call this our eighth annual convention, as the organization was perfected in Nash- ville, January 29, 1915. While we feel that we are very young and inexperi- enced as an organization, yet stimu- lated by the developing iioral business in the state and the hearty co-opera- tion of the florists, the growth has been accelerated during these few years, and if you will not consider us conceited we think that we are big for our age, and forward in advance. For all of the rapid progress made by our association we feel that we only have just begun to grow and ere an- other eight years rolls around we will have a miembership equal to that of the Society of American Florists. From the best information I can gain we are already the largest state or- ganization of florists. The Tennessee State Florists' As- sociation was organized in Nashville on the night of January 29, 1915, with a membership of 30. At this first meeting T. C. Joy, of that city, waS elected president. The meeting was held in connection with the annual convention of the Tennessee State Horticultural Society. The second an- nual convention was held in Nashville January 24, 1916, in connection with the horticultural society, the member- ship at the close being 59. At this second meeting Earl P. Baum, of Knoxville, was elected president. The third annual convention was held in Nashville, January 30, 1917, in con- nection with the same society, at the close of which there was a member- ship of 76, W. C. Johnson, of Mem- phis, being elected our third presi- dent. The fourth annual convention was held in Nashville, January 29, 1918, with the state horticultural society, the membership increasing to 84. Oscar Geny, of Nashville, was elected president. The fifth annual conven- tion was again held at Nashville, Januai-y 28, 1919, with a membership at the close of 90, H. G. Bramm, of Bristol, being elected president. So gratifying was the influence of the convention toward organizing the Nashville florists that it was decided to hold the meeting in different centers of the state where considerable interests are devoted to flower grow- ing. Consequently the following con- vention was held in Knoxville, Feb- ruary 5-6, 1920. At the close of this sixth convention there was a member- ship of 115, A. J. McNutt, of Knox- ville, being elected president. This meeting was the largest that had ever been held, the special features being trade exhibits and a strong programme with several of the leading out-of-state florists taking part in it. The seventh annual convention was held in Memphis, November 17-18, 1920, closing with a membership of 150, and W. H. Englehart, of Mem- phis, was elected president. This meet- ing in some respects surpassed the convention held in Knoxville, more at- tention being devoted to trade exhibits and the attendance being greatly aug- mented by leading florists from not only the south, but from the east, north and west. This is our brief history up to this morning. I am very pleased to re- port that our president in the chair. W. H. Englehart, president and man- ager of the Idlewild Greenhouses, of Memphis, has been the most active president the association has ever had in regard to giving publicity to its meetings and in adding to its mem- bership. Since the close of the seventh annual convention held in Memphis, November, last year, -the convention at which Mr. Englehart was elected our president, 56 names have been added. We believe that the present meeting will be the largest ever held and that the association will go on the map as one of the most active state florists' associations now in existence. P. J. Foley, Chicago. President Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co. New Features in Greenhouse Construction Address by Philip J. Foley, of the Foley G'reenhouse Mf^. Co., Chicago, before the Tennessee State Floi-ists' Association. No- vember 1-2. 1921. It is needless to say that I feel highly honored to be called on to ad- dress you on a subject so near and dear to me, in fact, on my life's work, namely, greenhouse construction, my paper being "New Features of Green- house Construction." Possibly I can best approach this subject by a comparison of the work as it is done today, compared with years ag-o when the aver- age greenhouse was indeed in- significant as to size, though not in- significant as to its importance in the early stages of development in this profession. I need not take you back through the dead past to the days when a greenhouse eight, 10 or 12 feet wide was looked on as a fair width, while 25 feet long was often called a fair length; while in the ques- tion of heights I can best illustrate the difference by stating what I heard one of the Poehlmann brothers, of Chicago, say, that one of the first houses they had built was very nar- row and low to the ground, consisting of two solid beds on either side of a deep, sunken path made necessary in order to give them room to stand up when they got in the house, but in order to get into the house it was nec- essary to enter on hands and knees through a door like the door in a dog house or kennel. After getting inside they dropped into the path and then could stand up and work the beds on either side. So rapid has been their develop- ment that within a few years we fur- nished to them 46 houses, three sepa- rate orders being for 13 each, 39 all told, each 250 feet long, making one block of 13 houses wide in four 250 foot units in lengtTi; total 1,000 feet long (the first 13 were furnished by other manufacturers ) . The point on _ this I want to emphasize is that from' the early house with eaves at the ground like a dogi hoMse the ndw ranges 1,000 feet long have gutters from 10 to 12 feet high, the difference in height running from 12 feet in center to 10 feet at ends to dispose of rain and melting snqw. WIDTH OF GLASS INCREASED. Much progress has been made in the widths of glass used. Starting years ago houses had been built with glass six, eig-ht, 10 and 12 inches wide, now it rarely occurs that any house is built with less than 16-inch glass, while many are built 18, 20 and 22 inches, and some large ranges have glass set 24 inches wide, giving a wondei-ful per- centage of light, almost all daylight hampered only by about five per cent of shade from roof bars or rafters, which shade is constantly traveling and hence by reason of movement retards but little the necessary light. While the purlins of course cast some shadow, being mainly either pipe or angle iron as against the old heavy wood purlin, their light retarding is insignificant. With the demand for higher gutters or eaves naturally comes demand for wider houses, part- ly for looks, but largely for elimina- tion of shade, such as is naturally cast by eave plates or gutters in the narrower houses; the higher gutter or eave plate also greatly helping by dif- fusing the shade. Ventilation being of vital importance to plant life and growth on account of necessity of oxy- gen much has been done to further proper ventilation in the way of ven- tilators, both sides of ridge ofttimes continuous or five lights in length with one light between; also with the aid of large sash as well as one or more doors in gables serving a dual purpose of entry of people and air through , doors and of soil, manure, etc., as well as air through the gable sash, now commonly referred to as a wheeling sash. Where the class of stock grown per- mits, side sash may be used to excel- lent advantage, but in the eases of many rose growers averse to any side ventilation that permits cold drafts on roses or other tender plants or blooms wall vents can be used below the side benches to very good advantage, as the fresh air obtained in this manner is warmed by contact with steam or hot water heating pipe under benches and though fresh and pure, still the chill is removed and the warm, fresh air helps intsead of shrinking, as it would coming in direct from side vents through glass, if still cold. Reverting back for a moment to speak again of advantage of high and wider houses, especially higher at gutter, I speak of the case of Fred Munzing, of Chicago, for whom we just completed some new houses on CuUom and Francisco ave- nues. At the insistent and earnest solicitation of my son, Philip, Jr., Mr. Munzing finally was prevailed on to permit of raising gutters one foot high- er than he desired to build for grow- ing pot plants and he reports that dur- ing the extreme hot weather this sum- mer, though the new houses were tightly glazed, while glass in the old ones were more or less loose and should have been cooler on that account, the temperature in the new houses ran several degrees cooler than the old ones and due entirely to height and width being greater than the low ones, and that the pot plants gi-own were of the same varieties, etc., but telearly showed a much better grbWth' "and "stood ex- cessive summer h'eat better. ■'>